JP2012166792A - Spray container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a spray container which has a simple structure to be usable at any tilt angle.SOLUTION: The spray container includes: a container body 11 for storing a liquid; and a spray head 12 for spraying the liquid stored in the container body 11. The container body 11 includes, for example: an upper part 11B having a mouth part 11A for mounting the spray head 12; a lower part 11C provided facing the upper part 11B; and a bellows-like side part 11D for connecting between the upper part 11B and the lower part 11C. Accordingly, the container body 11 is deformable so that the side part 11D expands and contracts, and the capacity of the container body is changed in accordance with the volumetric change of the liquid stored therein.

Description

  The present invention relates to a spray container that ejects liquid stored in a container body.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a spray container, for example, a spray head attached to a mouth portion of a container main body that stores liquid and a suction pipe that sucks liquid from the spray head into the container main body is suspended. However, in such a spray container, the spray container is often used at an angle, and if the remaining amount of liquid in the container body is small, the liquid will be offset in the container body and sucked up by the suction pipe. There was a problem that I could not. Therefore, even if the remaining amount of the liquid in the container body is reduced by bending the lower side of the suction pipe in the liquid ejection direction at the middle part in the longitudinal direction, the spray head is used with the ejection port facing downward. What is made possible is described (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the spray container described in Patent Document 1, when the spray head is used with the spray port facing downward, the spray container can be used even when the remaining amount of liquid in the container body is small. There was a problem that it could not be used if the inclination of the was slightly different.

  The present invention has been made based on such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a spray container that can be used at any angle with a simple structure.

  The spray container of the present invention includes a container main body for storing a liquid, a spray head for ejecting the liquid stored in the container main body, one end portion disposed in the spray head, and the other end portion inside the container main body. The container main body is configured to be deformable so that the capacity changes according to the volume change of the liquid stored in the container body.

  According to the present invention, since the container body is deformed in accordance with the volume change of the liquid stored in the interior, the interior of the container body can be filled with the liquid regardless of the remaining amount of the liquid. it can. Therefore, even if the spray container is tilted in any direction, the liquid can be ejected without being affected by the tilt. Further, it is possible to prevent air from flowing into the inside, and it is possible to prevent a state in which no liquid is ejected due to so-called air biting.

  Further, the container body has a top portion provided with a mouth portion for attaching a spray head, a lower portion provided opposite to the upper portion, and a bellows-like side portion connecting the upper portion and the lower portion. Thus, the present invention can be easily realized with a simple configuration. In this case, if the other end of the suction pipe is provided with a protrusion that protrudes toward the lower side of the container body, the remaining amount of liquid is reduced and the other end of the suction pipe is reduced even if the side is contracted. It is possible to prevent the portion from being closed by the lower portion of the container main body and unable to suck up the liquid.

  Furthermore, even if the container body is formed of a bag-like body made of a thin film, the present invention can be easily realized with a simple configuration. In this case, if a slit is provided on the side surface of the suction tube, the remaining amount of the liquid is reduced, and the liquid can be efficiently sucked up even if the thickness of the container body is reduced.

  In addition, if an exterior body for housing the container main body is provided, even if the remaining amount of liquid is reduced, it can be placed upright, making it easier to use and making the appearance beautiful. .

It is a figure showing the structure of the spray container which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the structure of the suction pipe of the spray container shown in FIG. It is a fragmentary sectional view showing the modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a fragmentary sectional view showing the composition of the spray container concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a spray container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The spray container 10 includes a container main body 11 for storing a liquid, a spray head 12 for ejecting the liquid stored in the container main body 11, and one end of the spray head 12. The other end is a container main body. 11 and a suction pipe 13 inserted into the interior of 11. The container body 11 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin, and includes an upper portion 11B provided with a mouth portion 11A for attaching the spray head 12, a lower portion 11C provided opposite to the upper portion 11B, and the upper portion 11B and the lower portion. 11C having a bellows-like side portion 11D connecting to 11C. Thereby, the container main body 11 can be deformed so that the side part 11D expands and contracts, and the capacity changes according to the volume change of the liquid stored inside.

  The spray head 12 includes, for example, a manual pump 12A, a nozzle head 12B, and a lever 12C, and is attached to the mouth portion 11A of the container body 11 by an attachment cap 12D. The suction tube 13 sucks up the liquid stored in the container body 11. The other end of the suction pipe 13 is preferably inserted, for example, to a position where it touches the lower part 11C in a state where the container body 11 is most contracted. Specifically, for example, it is preferable that the container body 11 is inserted from the upper part 11B to the lower side to a position of about 1 cm. This is so that the side 11D of the container body 11 does not get in the way when it contracts.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the configuration of the other end portion of the suction pipe 13, (A) shows the structure viewed from the lower part 11 </ b> C side, and (B) shows the I− shown in FIG. The cross-sectional structure along line I is shown. The suction pipe 13 has, for example, a main pipe part 13A extended from the spray head 12 to the inside of the container main body 11, and a cover member 13B is disposed at the other end of the main pipe part 13A. preferable. A through hole 13 </ b> C that communicates the inside of the container body 11 and the inside of the suction pipe 13 is provided, for example, in the central portion on the lower side of the cover member 13 </ b> B. For example, a protrusion 13D that protrudes toward the lower side of the container body 11 is provided on the lower peripheral edge of the cover member 13B. Although at least one protrusion 13D may be provided, it is preferable that approximately three to five, for example, four are provided at intervals.

  In the spray container 10, the side part 11 </ b> D extends when a liquid is put into the container body 11. The spray head 12 is preferably attached so that air does not enter the inside of the container body 11 so much. In use, when the lever 12C of the spray head 12 is operated with the liquid stored in the container body 11, the liquid is sucked up from the other end of the suction pipe 13 by the manual pump 12A, and the nozzle head 12B. The liquid squirts through. The container body 11 is reduced in volume as the side portion 11D contracts as the liquid contained therein decreases.

  As described above, according to the spray container 10 of the present embodiment, the container main body 11 is deformed in accordance with the volume change of the liquid accommodated therein. The interior can be filled with a liquid. Therefore, even if the spray container 10 is tilted in any direction, the liquid can be ejected without being affected by the tilt. Further, it is possible to prevent air from flowing into the inside, and it is possible to prevent a state in which no liquid is ejected due to so-called air biting.

  Further, since the container body 11 has an upper part 11B, a lower part 11C provided to face the upper part 11B, and a bellows-like side part 11D connecting the upper part 11B and the lower part 11C, a simple configuration Thus, the capacity can be changed in accordance with the volume change of the liquid. Furthermore, it is possible to easily determine the remaining amount of liquid simply by looking at the height of the container body 11. In addition, if the container main body 11 contains a certain amount of liquid, it can be placed upright.

  Furthermore, if the other end portion of the suction pipe 13 is provided with a protrusion 13C that protrudes toward the lower side of the container body 11, even if the remaining amount of liquid decreases and the side portion 11D contracts, the suction portion 13C It is possible to prevent the other end portion of the tube 13 from being closed by the lower portion 11 </ b> C of the container body 11 so that the liquid cannot be sucked up.

(Modification)
FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a spray container 20 according to a modification of the first embodiment. The spray container 20 has, for example, a hook-like member 21 provided so as to protrude outward on the upper part 11B of the container body 11 described in the first embodiment, and the side part of the container body 11 The exterior body 22 is provided so as to cover 11D and the lower part 11C. Others have the same configuration as in the first embodiment. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. The container body 11 is configured to be accommodated in the exterior body 22 by locking the bowl-shaped member 21 to the upper end portion of the exterior body 22. If comprised in this way, even if there is little residual amount of a liquid, while being able to put the spray container 20 upright, an external appearance can be made beautiful.

(Second Embodiment)
4 and 5 show the configuration of the spray container 30 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This spray container 30 is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the container body 31 and the suction pipe 33. The configuration of the spray head 12 is the same, and the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are given.

  The container main body 31 stores a liquid, and is constituted by a bag-like body made of a synthetic resin thin film, for example. Thereby, the container main body 31 can be deformed so that the thickness of the bag-like body increases or decreases, and the capacity changes according to the volume change of the liquid stored inside. The bag-like body may have any shape. For example, if the pair of sheet-like portions 31A are opposed to each other, the space between the pair of sheet-like portions may be changed according to the volume change of the liquid stored inside. It is preferable because it can be deformed so as to be narrowed, the thickness can be reduced, and the internal liquid can be sucked up efficiently. For example, the container body 31 is joined to the suction pipe 33 so as to seal the inside. The container body 31 may be joined to the spray head 12 so as to seal the inside.

  The suction pipe 33 sucks up the liquid stored in the container main body 31, and has one end disposed on the spray head 12 and the other end inserted into the container main body 31. The length of the suction pipe 33 is not particularly limited, but does not need to be elongated. Moreover, it is preferable that a slit 33 </ b> A is provided on the side surface at the other end of the suction pipe 33. This is because the liquid can be efficiently sucked even when the remaining amount of the liquid is reduced and the thickness of the container body 31 is reduced. At least one slit 33A may be provided, but it is preferable that about three to four, for example, three are provided at intervals.

  The spray container 30 also preferably includes an exterior body 34 that covers the container body 31. The exterior body 34 is made of, for example, paper or synthetic resin. The exterior body 34 is provided with, for example, a mouth 34A to which the spray head 12 is attached.

  As described above, according to the spray container 30 of the present embodiment, since the container body 31 is configured by the bag-shaped body made of a thin film, the capacity can be changed according to the volume change of the liquid with a simple configuration. Can do. Therefore, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, since the liquid can be sealed and sealed inside the container main body 31, quality deterioration due to oxidation or the like can be prevented. Furthermore, if the exterior body 34 is provided, the spray container 30 can be placed upright and the appearance can be made beautiful as in the modification. In addition, if the slit 33A is provided on the side surface of the suction pipe 33, the liquid can be sucked up efficiently even if the remaining amount of the liquid is reduced and the thickness of the container body 31 is reduced.

  The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above-described embodiment, each component has been specifically described. However, not all the components may be provided, and other components may be provided.

  It can be used when spraying liquids such as water, horticultural nutrients and detergents.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10,20,30 ... Spray container 11,31 ... Container body, 11A ... Mouth part, 11B ... Upper part, 11C ... Lower part, 11D ... Side part, 12 ... Spray head, 12A ... Manual pump, 12B ... Nozzle head, 12C ... Lever, 12D ... Mounting cap, 13, 33 ... Suction pipe, 13A ... Main pipe part, 13B ... Cover member, 13C ... Through hole, 13D ... Protruding part, 21 ... Bridge-like member, 22,34 ... Exterior body, 31A ... sheet-like portion, 33A ... slit, 34A ... mouth

Claims (6)

A container body for storing liquid;
A spray head for ejecting the liquid stored in the container body;
One end portion is disposed in the spray head, and the other end portion includes a suction pipe inserted into the container body,
The spray container according to claim 1, wherein the container body is deformable so that the capacity changes in accordance with a change in volume of the liquid stored therein.   The container body has an upper portion provided with a mouth portion for attaching the spray head, a lower portion provided facing the upper portion, and a bellows-like side portion connecting the upper portion and the lower portion, The spray container according to claim 1, wherein the side part expands and contracts according to a change in volume of the liquid stored in the container.   The spray container according to claim 2, wherein a protrusion projecting toward the lower side of the container body is provided at the other end of the suction pipe.   The spray container according to claim 1, wherein the container main body is a bag-like body made of a thin film, and the thickness thereof increases or decreases according to a change in volume of a liquid stored therein.   The spray container according to claim 4, wherein the suction pipe is provided with a slit on a side surface.   The spray container according to claim 1, further comprising an exterior body that houses the container main body.

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