JP2010269133A - Liquid feeder and brush tip structure using the liquid feeder - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquid feeder excelling in liquid fluidity in leading a liquid filled in a liquid storage part to a liquid application tip, wherein the liquid feeder can continuously feed a fixed amount of liquid to the liquid application tip even when containing a pigment component such as lame or pearl, and allows the outer diameter of the liquid application tip to be formed thin. <P>SOLUTION: The liquid feeder for feeding the liquid from the liquid storage part of a liquid applicator to the liquid application tip is configured to make axially continuous an annular outer enclosure part 3 and a plurality of projections 4 projected inward from the outer enclosure part 3 and arranged at spaces in a circumferential direction. A space surrounded by the free ends 4a of the plurality of projections 4 is thereby formed into a liquid application tip insertion part 10 for inserting the liquid application tip 2, and each space between the circumferentially adjacent projections 4 is formed into a liquid feeding part 5 for feeding the liquid to the liquid application tip 2. The plurality of projections 4 are formed to gradually narrow the width between the adjacent projections 4 toward the liquid application tip insertion part 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

Most liquid applicators are provided with a liquid storage section such as a tank or batting so that the liquid can be applied over a long period of time.
Some of these liquid applicators are provided with a liquid supply body for sufficiently supplying ink or medicine for makeup or writing instruments filled in the liquid storage unit to the liquid application chip.
The present invention relates to a liquid supply body that supplies a liquid filled in a liquid storage section to a liquid application tip, and a writing tip structure using the liquid supply body.

In a conventional liquid applicator, a liquid supply body formed by solidifying a liquid filled in a batting inside the body with a synthetic fiber bundle made of acrylic fiber, polyester fiber, nylon fiber or the like using urethane resin or the like. There is a liquid supply body (for example, Patent Document 1) that sucks up by a capillary force and supplies a certain amount to a liquid application tip provided at the tip of a liquid application tool.
However, since the liquid supply body is provided with the liquid supply body (relay core) at the position of the center of the brush tip, which is a tip for liquid application, there is a problem that the outer diameter of the brush tip cannot be formed thin.

Moreover, with respect to the said problem, a through hole is provided in the liquid supply body formed by solidifying a synthetic fiber bundle such as an acrylic fiber, a polyester fiber, or a nylon fiber using urethane resin, and a thread material made of a synthetic resin material is bundled. There is a liquid applicator (for example, Patent Document 2) in which the formed liquid application tip is focused in the through hole.
However, since the liquid applicator uses a porous body such as a synthetic fiber bundle for the liquid supply body (relay core) that supplies the liquid to the liquid application chip, the liquid is in a state where the fibers are intertwined in a complicated manner. Since the fluidity of the liquid is poor, and when the liquid contains pigment components such as lame and pearl, they are obstructed by fibers that are intricately entangled in the fluid passage and do not pass through. There is a problem.

JP 2006-296936 A JP 2009-11531 A

  The present invention provides a liquid application chip having a good fluidity in guiding the liquid filled in the liquid storage part to the liquid application chip, and further including a pigment component such as lame or pearl. An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid supply body capable of continuously supplying a certain amount of liquid and capable of forming an outer diameter of a liquid application tip thin, and a writing tip structure using the liquid supply body. And

  In order to achieve such an object, the technical means according to the present invention includes the following constituent elements.

  A liquid supply body for supplying a liquid from a liquid storage section of a liquid applicator to a liquid application chip, and is arranged with an annular outer portion projecting inward from the outer portion and spaced apart in the circumferential direction. A space surrounded by the free ends of the plurality of ridges by making the plurality of ridges continuous in the axial direction is used as a liquid application chip insertion part for inserting the liquid application chip. In addition, a portion between the protrusions adjacent in the circumferential direction is a liquid supply part for supplying a liquid to the liquid application chip, and the plurality of protrusions are adjacent to each other as they approach the liquid application chip insertion part. It is a liquid supply body characterized by narrowing the width between mating ridges.

  A liquid supply body for supplying a liquid from a liquid storage section of a liquid applicator having an air replacement hole to a liquid application chip, and the liquid supply body is directed inward from the outer portion in a cross section. A liquid supply chip formed in a central space surrounded by the free ends of the plurality of protrusions. A synthetic resin liquid supply body characterized by supplying a liquid and holding the liquid application chip at a free end of the protrusion.

By having such characteristics, the present invention has the following effects.
Since the width between adjacent ridges is narrowed as it approaches the liquid application chip insertion part, the capillary force increases as it approaches the liquid application chip insertion part. Therefore, the liquid fluidity in the axial direction can be ensured higher than the outer shell portion, and the liquid fluidity in the central direction can be ensured higher than the tip insertion portion for liquid application.
As a result, when the liquid filled in the liquid storage portion is guided to the liquid application tip, the balance of the liquid fluidity in the axial direction and the central direction is good. Furthermore, even when pigment components such as lame and pearl are included, the liquid flow path is formed straight along the axial direction, so that a constant amount of liquid is continuously supplied to the liquid application chip. Is possible.
Moreover, since the liquid supply body according to the present invention is provided around the liquid application chip, a conventional liquid supply body (relay core) configured to be provided at the position of the axial center of the liquid application chip; In comparison, it is possible to make the outer diameter of the liquid coating chip thinner.

  Moreover, since the liquid supply body itself can hold the chip for liquid application, a holder for holding the chip for liquid application is not required, and the liquid applicator can be manufactured at a lower cost by reducing the number of parts. Can also be provided.

  Furthermore, a liquid supply formed by bundling a thread material made of a synthetic resin material by providing a through-hole in a liquid supply body formed by solidifying a synthetic fiber bundle of acrylic fiber, polyester fiber, nylon fiber or the like using urethane resin or the like In the case of the liquid applicator in which the chip is focused on the through-hole, the liquid is volatilized from the outer peripheral portion of the liquid supply body when the cap is removed, whereas in the synthetic resin liquid supply body of the present invention, Can be molded from a synthetic resin material that does not penetrate liquid and has a structure that does not volatilize from the outer peripheral portion, so that it is possible to provide a liquid applicator that is difficult to cause a dry-up phenomenon that the application portion dries. .

  In addition, the liquid supply body formed by solidifying synthetic fiber bundles such as acrylic fiber, polyester fiber, and nylon fiber using urethane resin or the like is difficult to determine the position of the through hole at the center of the axis, but the synthetic resin of the present invention In the liquid supply body, for example, molding can be performed by melt extrusion molding, and the position of the through hole can be stably provided at the center of the axis.

The perspective view which shows one form of the liquid supply body which concerns on this invention One form of cross-sectional shape of liquid supply body according to the present invention One form (longitudinal sectional view) of a brush tip structure using the liquid supply body according to the present invention The perspective view which shows one form of the liquid supply body which concerns on this invention One form of cross-sectional shape of liquid supply body according to the present invention One form of cross-sectional shape of liquid supply body according to the present invention One form of cross-sectional shape of liquid supply body according to the present invention One form of cross-sectional shape of liquid supply body according to the present invention

  The present invention will be specifically described below.

  Examples of the synthetic resin that is the material of the liquid supply body in the present invention include polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylic resin, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyacetal, polybutylene terephthalate, polyether ether ketone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyether sulfone, and the like. And those containing fillers such as fillers and additives.

  Examples of the elastic material for the entire liquid supply body include polyurethane elastomers, polyester elastomers, and polyamide elastomers.

  The liquid supply body in the present invention is obtained by molding these thermoplastic resins into a required cross-sectional shape and dimensions by melt extrusion molding, then cutting them to a specified length, and polishing the tip and rear ends to prepare a liquid applicator. It is obtained by the manufacturing method to obtain and other well-known manufacturing methods. The synthetic resin constituting the liquid supply body is not liquid permeable.

  In addition, the outer diameter of the liquid supply body can be 0.2 to 5 mmφ in the case of a round bar, but is 2.5 to 3.5 mmφ in terms of ease of melt extrusion and not causing insufficient strength during use. Is preferred.

Further, the liquid supply body of the present invention has a liquid application chip having an outer diameter of 2.0 mmφ or less that has a more flexible writing feeling than a conventional liquid applicator and can apply a finer line. Since it is suitable for the ultrafine liquid applicator used, the transverse distance of the central space of the liquid supply body is preferably 2.0 mm or less, and more preferably 0.9 to 1.3 mm.
In addition, for liquids having a viscosity of 1 to 20 mPa · s and liquids containing pigment components such as lame and pearl composed only in the above viscosity range within a particle diameter of 20 μm or less, a liquid supply unit with respect to the central space area The space total area ratio is 85 to 105%, the width between adjacent ridges is 0.03 to 0.08 mm in width a between the ridges on the free end side, and the ridges on the outer side. The width b is preferably 0.04 to 0.09 mm.
For liquids with a viscosity exceeding 20 mPa · s and liquids containing pigment components such as lame and pearls with particle diameters exceeding 20 μm, regardless of the viscosity range of the liquid, the total area of the liquid supply section relative to the central area In the ratio between 115 to 135% and the width between adjacent ridges, the width a between the ridges on the free end side is 0.12 to 0.17 mm, and the width b between the ridges on the outer side is The thickness is preferably 0.17 to 0.20 mm.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples.

  FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the liquid supply body of the present invention, in which a pellet made of polyacetal resin is melt-extruded from a molding die having a shaping opening having a shape similar to the cross-sectional shape to be molded. Thus, a 2.9 mmφ rod-shaped molded article having a liquid guide passage in the axial direction was obtained. Then, it cut | disconnected to the designated length and grind | polished the front-end | tip and the rear end, and obtained the substantially bullet-shaped liquid applicator.

  The liquid supply body 1 includes an annular outer portion 3 and a plurality of protrusions 4 that protrude inward from the outer portion 3 and are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction. The space surrounded by the free ends of the plurality of protrusions 4 is used as a liquid application chip insertion part 10 for inserting the liquid application chip 2, and between the adjacent protrusions 4 in the circumferential direction, A liquid supply unit 5 for supplying liquid to the liquid application chip 2 is provided.

  Then, as the plurality of protrusions 4 come closer to the liquid application chip insertion part 10, the width between adjacent protrusions (in other words, the width of the liquid supply part 5) is reduced. According to this configuration, the capillary force generated by the plurality of protrusions 4 becomes stronger as it approaches the liquid application tip insertion part 10. Therefore, the liquid flowing through the liquid supply unit 5 has a high fluidity in the axial direction in the portion close to the outer shell portion 3, and the fluidity in the central direction is high in the portion near the liquid application chip insertion portion 10 due to the capillary force. Become. That is, the liquid supply body 1 having the above configuration maintains the fluidity in the axial direction and the fluidity in the central direction in a balanced manner, and smoothly supplies the liquid to the liquid application chip 2.

  Moreover, according to the liquid supply body 1 configured as described above, the width between the adjacent protrusions 4 near the liquid application chip insertion portion 10 is relatively narrow. The liquid supply body 1 to be inserted can be held firmly.

  Moreover, the free end of each protrusion part 4 is formed in a cross-sectional semicircle shape. According to this shape, when the liquid application tip 2 is inserted into the liquid supply body 1, the frictional resistance against the liquid application tip 2 can be reduced. As a result, the brush tip structure using the liquid supply body 1 can be reduced. Productivity can be improved.

  Moreover, the side surface (namely, the surface which the adjacent protrusion part 4 opposes) of each protrusion part 4 is formed in a cross-sectional uneven | corrugated shape, as shown in FIG. According to this shape, compared with the case where the side surface is made flat by increasing the area of the side surface of each ridge 4 or forming a groove-like portion extending in the axial direction. The capillary force between the protrusions 4 can be kept high.

  FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional shape of an embodiment of the liquid supply body according to the present invention, in which 24 projecting ridge portions 4 that are inward from the outer shell portion 3 are formed in a continuous bead shape. The outer diameter A is 2.75 mmφ, the transverse distance B of the central space is 1.10 mm, the ratio of the total area of the liquid supply section to the central space area is 95%, and the free end side between the adjacent ridges 4 The width a is 0.055 mm and the width b on the outer shell side is 0.065 mm. The lame is composed only of a liquid having a viscosity of 1 to 20 mPa · s or a particle diameter of 20 μm or less in the viscosity range. Suitable for liquids containing pigment components such as pearl.

FIG. 3 exemplifies one form (longitudinal sectional view) of a writing brush structure using the liquid supply body 1 of the present invention. The liquid application chip 2 is inserted into the liquid supply body 1 of the present invention, and the inside padding is inserted therein. The holder 7 is assembled to a body 7 having a liquid storage portion 8 such as the above.
According to this brush tip structure, the liquid in the liquid storage unit 8 is sucked by the capillary force between the protrusions 4 of the liquid supply body 1 and smoothly guided to the liquid application tip 2.

FIG. 3 shows an example in which the holder 6 is interposed with respect to a shaft cylinder of a writing instrument or the like, and the liquid supply body 1 and the liquid application chip 2 are mounted. As another example, the holder 6 is omitted, It is good also as a structure which fitted the liquid supply body 1 directly with respect to the said axial cylinder.
That is, for example, when the liquid supply body is formed of a liquid-penetrating member such as a sintered body, it is necessary to interpose a synthetic resin holder on the outer peripheral portion in order to prevent volatilization from the outer periphery. Since the liquid supply body 1 according to the invention is made of a material that does not permeate liquid and has a structure in which the liquid is flowed by the liquid supply section 5 between the protrusions 4, there is no volatilization from the outer periphery, and the holder can be omitted. Is possible.

  FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of the liquid supply body 1 of the present invention, in which the outer peripheral portion of the round bar-shaped molded product obtained by the above method is polished to provide a shank portion 9. is there.

FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional shape of another embodiment of the liquid supply body according to the present invention. The free end shapes of the plurality of protrusions 4 that are directed inward from the outer shell 3 are illustrated in the center portion. The liquid application chip 2 inserted into the space is shaped to be easily held.
If it demonstrates in detail, the free end 4a of the protrusion part 4 will be formed in the forked shape, and each divided | segmented protruding end part is formed in the substantially semicircle shape. According to this configuration, the contact area between the bifurcated free end 4a of the protrusion 4 and the outer peripheral surface of the liquid application chip 2 can be increased, and the holding performance for the liquid application chip 2 can be improved.

  FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional shape of another embodiment of the liquid supply body according to the present invention. The number of the plurality of protrusions 4 directed inward from the outer shell 3 is 16, and the outer shell is formed. The liquid supply part 5 between the protrusions 4 adjacent to the part 3 is made wider so that pigment components such as lame and pearl can pass through more easily, and has an outer diameter of 2.75 mmφ and a central part. The crossing distance of the space is 1.10 mm, the ratio of the total area of the liquid supply unit 5 to the center space area is 126%, the width a on the free end side between the adjacent protrusions 4 is 0.145 mm, the outer side The width b is 0.185 mm, and is suitable for liquids having a viscosity exceeding 20 mPa · s and liquids containing pigment components such as lame and pearls having a particle diameter exceeding 20 μm regardless of the viscosity range of the liquid.

FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-sectional shape of another embodiment of the liquid supply body of the present invention, which is obtained by melt extrusion from a rectangular forming die.
In this liquid supply body, the outer shell portion 3 is formed in a rectangular cross section, so that the liquid application chip insertion portion 10 surrounded by the free ends 4a of the plurality of protrusions 4 is a rectangular space. . The free end 4a of the protrusion 4 is formed in a bifurcated shape. The bifurcated free end 4a narrows the width between the adjacent ridges 4 so as to approach the liquid application chip insertion part 10, thereby reducing the capillary force of the liquid supply part 5 to the liquid application chip insertion part 10. Increase as you get closer.
Further, the bifurcated free end 4a increases the contact area with respect to the liquid application chip having a rectangular cross section inserted into the liquid application chip insertion portion 10 and enhances the holding force for the chip.

  FIG. 8 illustrates a cross-sectional shape of another embodiment of the liquid supply body of the present invention. The liquid supply body has a plurality of protruding ridges 4 protruding in the circumferential direction from the inner peripheral surface of the outer shell 3 having a substantially annular cross section, and free ends 4 a of the plurality of protruding ridges 4. The center space surrounded by (in other words, the liquid application chip insertion portion 10) is formed in a rectangular shape.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these embodiment at all.

For example, the liquid passage in the present invention has an appropriate cross-sectional shape having a capillary force capable of guiding the liquid in the liquid storage portion in the axial direction, and the cross-sectional shape is free including a known one, and is not limited at all. .
For example, although not shown in the figure, a capillary force capable of sufficiently guiding the liquid in the liquid storage part in the axial direction by providing branches in a plurality of protrusions extending inward from the outer part in a cross-sectional shape to form a tree shape However, the liquid supply part between the ridges adjacent to the outer shell part may be widened so that the pigment component such as lame or pearl can pass more easily.

  Moreover, the composition which mixed and disperse | distributed the polyethyleneglycol which has hydrophilic property and is utilized as a nonionic active agent to the thermoplastic resin which is the material of the liquid supply body in this invention may be sufficient.

  Further, the liquid supply body may be a round bar shape, a square bar shape, or any other appropriate shape, and the cross-sectional shape may be a rectangular shape as shown in FIG. 7, or an elliptical shape (not shown). May be.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, it may be processed into a stepped shape having a shank portion according to the body to which the liquid supply body is assembled, and although not shown, liquid is supplied to the outer peripheral portion of the applicator, the shank portion, etc. In addition, a ring-shaped groove effective for positioning may be provided, or a vertical groove effective for air replacement or the like may be provided.

  Further, the outer periphery of the liquid supply body may be covered with a polyacetal resin or the like for adjusting the outer diameter or reinforcing the outer diameter.

  In addition, the color of the synthetic resin, which is the material of the liquid supply body, may be set to various colors according to the color of the coating liquid and the intended use.

  The liquid supply body of the present invention is useful as a liquid supply body for a cosmetic liquid applicator using, for example, an ultrafine liquid application chip, in particular, an eyeliner, eyeshadow, eyebrow, hair dye marker, cheek, lip liner, Suitable for lip gloss, concealer, nail polish remover, nail care, skin care, whitening, makeup remover, tooth cleaning, eyelash care, perfume pen liquid supply.

  In addition, the liquid supply body of the present invention is also useful as a liquid supply body for writing instruments using, for example, an ultrafine liquid application chip, and in particular, oily markers, board markers, line markers, paint markers, aqueous markers, medical markers Suitable for liquid supply bodies used for marking pens such as plastic model markers.

  Furthermore, the liquid supply body of the present invention is also useful as a liquid supply body of a drug applicator using, for example, an ultrafine liquid application chip, and in particular, a fragrance, a deodorant, an insect repellent, a liquid ship agent, a tanning agent. Suitable for liquid supply such as stop, sun oil, acne remedy.

  Moreover, the liquid supply body of the present invention is suitable for a liquid applicator, for example, a brush in which a liquid application tip is formed by bundling a thread material made of a synthetic resin material such as PBT.

  Furthermore, the liquid supply body of the present invention is also used for a liquid applicator, which is a synthetic fiber body in which a chip for liquid application is formed by solidifying a synthetic fiber bundle such as acrylic fiber, polyester fiber, or nylon fiber using urethane resin or the like. Is suitable.

  In addition, the liquid supply body of the present invention has a three-dimensional network structure in which the liquid application chips have continuous pores communicating with each other, and has moderate flexibility while retaining shape as a liquid application chip. Of the thermoplastic product (polyolefin-based foam), and the liquid coating chip is partly fused to each other by the thermoplastic resin, and the continuous pores communicated with each other between the particulate particles. A porous body formed by a sintering method forming a liquid or a chip for liquid application is mixed with a finely divided inorganic compound dissolved in acid in a thermoplastic resin, and the inorganic compound is eluted with acid after molding. Thus, it is also suitable for a liquid applicator that is a porous body formed by an elution method in which pores are formed in the elution trace.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Liquid supply body 2 Tip for liquid application 3 Outer part 4 Projection part 4a Free end 5 Liquid supply part 6 Holder 7 Body 8 Liquid storage part 9 Shank part 10 Insertion part for liquid application A Outer diameter B Center crossing distance C Enlarged part a Width on the free end side between adjacent ridges b Width on the outer side between adjacent ridges

Claims (7)

A liquid supply body for supplying liquid from a liquid storage part of a liquid applicator to a liquid application chip,
An annular outer portion and a plurality of ridge portions that protrude inward from the outer portion and are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction are continuous in the axial direction.
The space surrounded by the free ends of the plurality of protrusions is used as a liquid application chip insertion part for inserting the liquid application chip, and the liquid application is performed between adjacent protrusions in the circumferential direction. As a liquid supply unit for supplying liquid to the chip for use,
The liquid supply body, wherein the plurality of protrusions narrows the width between adjacent protrusions as they approach the liquid application chip insertion portion.   2. The liquid supply body according to claim 1, wherein the free end of the protrusion has a semicircular cross section.   The liquid supply body according to claim 1, wherein the free end of the protrusion has a bifurcated cross section.   The liquid supply body according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a side surface of the protruding portion is uneven.   The width on the free end side of the ridge is within a range of 0.03 to 0.08 mm, and the width on the outer side of the ridge is within a range of 0.04 to 0.09 mm. The liquid supply body according to claim 1, wherein the liquid supply body is a liquid supply body.   The width on the free end side of the ridge is within the range of 0.12 to 0.17 mm, and the width on the outer side of the ridge is within the range of 0.17 to 0.20 mm. The liquid supply body according to claim 1, wherein the liquid supply body is a liquid supply body. A brush tip structure in which a liquid application tip is inserted into a space surrounded by free ends of the plurality of protrusions,
The tip structure using a liquid supply body according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the liquid application tip is a synthetic fiber body obtained by bonding and solidifying a synthetic fiber bundle.