JP2023167231A - Cosmetic compact container as well as kit of cosmetic compact container and refill - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a kit of a cosmetic compact container and a refill, the cosmetic compact container that can seal the refill in an airtight state.SOLUTION: The cosmetic compact container includes a base, a lid assembly, and a seal member. The base includes a retainer portion for detachably receiving and retaining a refill therein. The lid assembly covers the retainer portion. The lid assembly includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. The outer and inner cylinders are coaxially arranged. The inner cylinder is rotatable about the axis relative to the outer cylinder within a limited rotation range and is permitted to move slightly relative to the outer cylinder in a vertical direction along the axis. The seal member is arranged between the refill and the lid assembly. The inner cylinder and the base are provided with threads allowing a twist operation so that the twist operation allows switching between a sealed state in which the seal member presses and seals a top circumferential surface of the refill and a released state in which the sealing of the seal member is released. The inner cylinder is provided with an operation portion for manually performing the twist operation of the inner cylinder. The operation portion is exposed from an opening defined by the outer cylinder.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a cosmetic compact container and a kit of cosmetic compact containers and refills.

A variety of containers are known as cosmetic compact containers for containing cosmetic compositions such as foundations.

For example, US Pat. No. 5,353,818 discloses a cosmetic compact container in which a cover is pivotally attached to the case body. Externally threaded portions and non-threaded portions of the multiple threaded portion are alternately formed on the peripheral wall of the cosmetic container portion of the case body. A ring is rotatably attached to the cover and fitted from the outside into the surrounding wall. The ring has an intermittent multi-start internal thread. The female threaded portion and the male threaded portion are engageable and detachable. An inner cover made of elastic material is attached to the lower part of the cover, whereby the inner cover is pressed against the open edge of the peripheral wall. A space is formed between the cover and the inner cover, whereby the inner cover is elastically deformed and expanded. Engaging the female and male threads together and rotating the ring to the closed position brings the cover closer to the case body, thereby pressing the inner cover against the open edge of the peripheral wall. When the temperature inside the cosmetic container section increases, the inner cover elastically expands upward and the volume inside the cosmetic container section increases.

US Pat. No. 9,220,332 discloses a cosmetic compact having a base and a lid assembly having a window connected to the base by a hinge. The lid assembly and window are movable between open and closed positions. A platform member holds the cosmetic and is movable like a float between the base and the lid assembly. A cam mechanism on the window in the form of a suspended lug cooperates with a coming lamp on the platform member. An externally accessible, manually engageable gripping member connected to the platform member allows the platform member to rotate with the closed lid assembly.

U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2018/0177277 discloses a sealable container for a volatile composition for use in a compact case, the container having an upper rim and an externally threaded segment and an internally threaded segment. a seal cover having an annular wall having an annular wall and an annular seal disposed between an upper rim of the container and a cover plate of the seal cover. The annular seal has an upper seal member having an upper surface and a lower seal member that is aligned with the upper seal member and engages the upper rim of the container when the seal covers the container. The upper seal member includes means for preventing rotational force applied to the upper surface of the upper seal member when rotating the seal cover to the second rotational position from being applied to the lower seal member below.

US Pat. No. 1,009,2081 discloses a compact having a lid, an upper housing part, and a lower housing part designed to hold a product. The upper housing part and the lower housing part are twistable with respect to each other, and the lid is secured to and twisted together with the upper housing part. The lid and lower housing portion are engaging structures that secure the lid in a closed position when the respective engaging structures are aligned with each other.

US Pat. No. 8,678,222 discloses an airtight compact containing volatile products until use. The airtight compact includes a translucent frangible pot partially covered by a base assembly having a rotatable lid assembly pivotally coupled to the base assembly. The rotatable lid assembly includes a liner overmolded into the inner lid that directly seals the frangible pot rim partially covered by the base. The frangible pot may be formed of translucent glass, which is protected by a base and a rotatable lid assembly.

WO2008/050926 discloses a cosmetic container comprising a cylindrical lower casing having a holder for holding a cosmetic product and a cap coupled to the upper end of the lower casing. The cap includes a disk-shaped inner cap portion that is hinged to the lower casing at one end and an outer cap portion that has a cylindrical shape with side walls and that rotates up and down relative to the inner cap portion. A coupling space open at the end is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the lower casing, and a coupling protrusion projects from the outer cap portion so as to be inserted into the coupling space.

U.S. Patent No. 6,923,335 discloses that the opening of the mouth of the case body can be closed airtight by rotating the lid onto the case body, and when the lid is screwed against the case body to tighten or unscrew. Discloses a case in which the lid can be smoothly rotated in the circumferential direction. The case includes a case body having a mouth, and a hinge that is removably fastened to the mouth so as to close the opening of the mouth and is connected to the case body via an opening/closing hinge that pivots in a direction to open and close the mouth. Includes a closed lid. The case is provided with a rotating ring that is fitted and held around the mouth to rotate in the circumferential direction, and the rotating ring is attached to the lid with an opening/closing hinge so that the lid rotates with the rotating ring. It is connected.

In such compact cosmetic containers, it is necessary to seal the refill in a highly airtight state to protect the cosmetic composition contained in the refill case and prevent its deterioration.

US Patent No. 5353818 US Patent No. 9220332 US Patent Application Publication No. 2018/0177277 US Patent No. 10092081 US Patent No. 8678222 WO2008/050926 US Patent No. 6923335

An object of the present invention is to provide a compact cosmetic container and a kit for the compact cosmetic container and refill, in which the refill can be sealed in a highly airtight state.

To achieve the above objects, one aspect of the present invention provides a cosmetic compact container that includes a base, a lid assembly, and a sealing member. The base includes a holding portion that removably accommodates and holds the refill therein. A lid assembly is placed over the retainer. The lid assembly includes an outer barrel hinged to the base and an inner barrel disposed within the outer barrel. The outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are arranged coaxially along the axis. The inner cylinder is rotatable about the axis within a limited rotation range relative to the outer cylinder, and is allowed to slightly move in the vertical direction along the axis relative to the outer cylinder. A seal member is disposed between the refill received in the retainer and the lid assembly. The inner tube and base are provided with threads that allow the inner tube to twist within a limited rotational range, and the twisting motion presses the sealing member against the upper circumferential surface of the refill for sealing. The sealing state can be switched between a sealed state in which the sealing member is released and a released state in which the sealing member is released. The inner cylinder is provided with an operation section for manually performing a twisting operation of the inner cylinder. The operating portion is exposed through an opening defined in the outer cylinder.

According to one embodiment of the cosmetic compact container, the twist angle of said twisting movement may be less than or equal to 90°, preferably between 45° and 60°.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the holding portion may include a locking structure that locks the refill so that the refill can be removed upwardly from the holding portion.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the threads may be circumferentially spaced.

According to one embodiment of the cosmetic compact container, the sealing member may be made of foam or bi-injected soft material.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder may have a circumferentially extending opening. The operating section may include a knob disposed outside the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder, and a connection between the knob and the inner cylinder at the opening. The knob may be slidable in the circumferential direction along the opening so as to rotate the inner cylinder about the axis relative to the outer cylinder.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the inner cylinder may include a top wall. The sealing member may have a disk shape and may be attached to the lower surface of the top wall of the inner cylinder.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the lid assembly may function as an inner lid that is attached to the holder. The cosmetic compact container may further include an outer lid that covers the inner lid. The outer lid may be hinged to the base.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the hinge structure of the outer cylinder and the hinge structure of the outer lid may be offset relative to each other in the circumferential direction.

According to one aspect of the compact cosmetic container, the outer lid includes a snap tab that removably snaps onto an engaging portion provided on the outer cylinder.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the top wall of the outer cylinder may have an opening. The operating section may include a handle attached to the top wall of the inner cylinder exposed from the opening. The handle may be rotatable about an axis to rotate the inner barrel about the axis relative to the outer barrel.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the handle rotates up and down between a lying position in which the handle lies on the upper surface of the top wall of the inner cylinder and an upright position in which the handle stands up from the upper surface of the top wall of the inner cylinder. It may be hinged to the top wall of the inner cylinder.

According to one aspect of the compact cosmetic container, the compact cosmetic container may further include an inner lid attached to the holding portion. The inner lid may be hinged to the base. The lid assembly may function as an outer lid that is placed over the inner lid.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the hinge structure of the outer cylinder and the hinge structure of the inner lid may be offset with respect to each other in the circumferential direction.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the sealing member may have an annular shape, and the inner lid may include an annular fitting structure into which the annular sealing member is fitted.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the inner lid may define a puff housing for accommodating a puff.

According to one aspect of the cosmetic compact container, the cosmetic compact container may further include a mirror mounted on the inner surface of the outer lid.

Another aspect of the invention provides a kit of cosmetic compact containers and refills according to any one of the above aspects. The refill can be detachably attached to the holding part of the base of the cosmetic compact container.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the invention may be better understood, non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic compact container, according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact container according to the first embodiment, seen from the opposite side of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container according to the first embodiment taken along the line AA' shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container according to the first embodiment taken along line BB' shown in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the outer cylinder of the compact cosmetic container according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the inner cylinder of the compact cosmetic container according to the first embodiment. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic compact container according to a first embodiment, in use, in particular with the outer lid opened; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact container according to the first embodiment in use, in particular with the puff removed from the puff housing and the knob slid; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact container according to the first embodiment, in use, in particular with the inner lid opened; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact container according to the first embodiment during a refilling operation. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a compact cosmetic container according to a second embodiment. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container according to the second embodiment taken along line CC' shown in FIG. 11. FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container according to the second embodiment taken along the line DD' shown in FIG. 11. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a cosmetic compact container according to a second embodiment in use, in particular with the handle turned; FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cosmetic compact container according to a second embodiment in use, in particular with the outer lid opened and the puff removed from the puff housing; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cosmetic compact container according to a second embodiment, in use, in particular with the inner lid opened;

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Although an XYZ coordinate system is defined as shown in the drawings, this is not intended to limit the invention. Both the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction extend along a horizontal plane and are orthogonal to each other. The Z-axis direction extends along a vertical plane and is orthogonal to each of the X-axis and Y-axis.

In the following embodiments, the term "axis O" means an imaginary centerline extending through the center of the cosmetic compact container in the Z-axis direction, and not just the axial component. The term "vertical direction" means the Z-axis direction extending parallel to axis O. The term "circumferential" means the direction of rotation about axis O. The term "radial" means a direction radiating from the axis O, ie perpendicular to the axis O.

A cosmetic compact container and a cosmetic compact container and refill kit will be described by way of example below.

First embodiment
(Cosmetic compact container)
A cosmetic compact container 10 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a compact cosmetic container 10 according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact container 10 according to this embodiment, seen from the opposite side of FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container 10 according to this embodiment taken along the line AA' shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container 10 according to this embodiment taken along the line BB' shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the outer cylinder 40 of the compact cosmetic container 10 according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the inner cylinder 50 of the compact cosmetic container 10 according to this embodiment. 7-9 are perspective views of the cosmetic compact container 10 according to this embodiment in use. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact container 10 according to this embodiment during a refilling operation.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the cosmetic compact container 10 includes a base 20, an inner lid 30 attached to the base 20, and an outer lid 60 that covers the inner lid 30. The inner lid 30 is hinged to the base 20, and the outer lid 60 is also hinged to the base 20. The hinge structure 44 of the inner lid 30 and the hinge structure 62 of the outer lid 60 are offset from each other in the circumferential direction. Specifically, the circumferential position of the hinge structure 44 of the inner lid 30 is shifted from the circumferential position of the hinge structure 62 of the outer lid 60 by about 90°.

(base)
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the base 20 includes a base main body 21, a holding part 22 for removably housing and holding the refill 80 therein, and a side wall 23 for supporting the outer lid 60. The base body 21 has a flat plate shape disposed on a horizontal plane. In detail, the base body 21 has a substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners in plan view. The base body 21 defines a circular opening 24 centered on the axis O. The holding portion 22 has a cylindrical shape extending in the vertical direction. The holding part 22 is arranged around the axis O, and is installed on the upper surface of the base body 21. The side wall 23 has a flat plate shape disposed on a vertical plane, and extends upward from the outer periphery of the base body 21. That is, the lower end of the side wall 23 is connected to one side of the rectangular base body 21. The side wall 23 extends upward from the height level of the upper end of the holding part 22. The upper end of the side wall 23 includes a hinge structure 62 that connects one side of the outer lid 60 to the upper end of the side wall 23. Base 20 may be made of any type of material. Base 20 is made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene teleplate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR-PET, PCR-ABS. , from the group consisting of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), wood, ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminate materials, etc. It may be made of at least one selected material. Although the base body 21, the holding part 22, and the side wall 23 are combined with each other to form a single body, these components may be separate parts that are assembled to form the base member.

The holding part 22 includes a locking structure that locks the refill 80 so that the refill 80 can be removed upward from the holding part 22. Specifically, the holding portion 22 has an inner diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the opening 24 of the base body 21 so as to define an annular step for supporting the refill 80. Further, the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion 22 defines a stepped surface 25 for supporting the refill cup 81 of the refill 80. The step surface 25 extends continuously along the entire inner circumference of the holding portion 22 and is configured to engage with a locking portion 81a provided on the outer circumference of the refill cup 81. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the retaining portion 22 includes a pair of slits 26 extending vertically downward from the top of the retaining portion 22 and beyond the step surface 25, the slits 26 being spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. It is located. The cross section between the pair of slits 26 functions as a snapping part 27 that can swing in the radial direction. Holding section 22 includes two snapping sections 27 positioned opposite to each other. That is, the holding portion 22 has two pairs of slits, and the two pairs of slits are positioned facing each other. Each snapping part 27 is provided with a locking part 28 for locking the refill cup 81. The locking portion 28 is a protrusion configured and arranged to engage the locking portion 81a of the refill cup 81. Specifically, the locking portion 28 extends in the circumferential direction between the ends of the cross section between the pair of slits 26 and is located above the step surface 25 of the snapping portion 27. During the removal of the refill 80 from/installation of the refill 80 on the holding part 22, the snapping 27 swings outward, thereby separating the locking part 28 from the locking part 81a of the refill cup 81.

Referring to FIG. 4, the holding portion 22 is provided with a thread 29 on its outer peripheral surface. As shown in FIG. 10, the thread 29 is a mountain portion extending along the outer periphery of the holding portion 22 that is inclined in the vertical direction. The thread 29 has a length shorter than a quarter of the total outer circumference of the holding part 22, and roughly speaking, the length of the thread 29 is about 1/6 to about 1/6 of the total outer circumference of the holding part 22. Equal to 1/10. The threads 29 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction. In detail, there are four threads 29 on the outer periphery of the holding part 22, with one thread 29 arranged on each side of the pair of slits 26.

Referring again to FIGS. 1 to 3, the side wall 23 has a flat plate shape disposed on a vertical plane, and extends upward from the outer periphery of the base body 21. As shown in FIG. That is, the lower end of the side wall 23 is connected to one side of the rectangular base body 21. The side wall 23 extends upward from the height level of the upper end of the holding part 22. The hinge structure 62 is provided at the upper end of the side wall 23.

(Inner lid/lid assembly)
Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the inner lid 30 is attached to the holding part 22 and covered by the outer lid 60. The inner lid 30 is sandwiched between the base body 21 and the outer lid 60. The inner lid 30 is a lid assembly including an outer cylinder 40 and an inner cylinder 50. The outer cylinder 40 is arranged around the axis O. The inner cylinder 50 is arranged inside the outer cylinder 40 with the axis O as the center. That is, the outer cylinder 40 and the inner cylinder 50 are coaxially arranged along the axis O. The outer cylinder 40 engages with the inner cylinder 50 through a concave-convex fit to prevent the outer cylinder 40 from being removed from the inner cylinder 50. Therefore, both the outer cylinder 40 and the inner cylinder 50 function as a lid. Nevertheless, the inner cylinder 50 is rotatable about the axis O within a limited range of rotation relative to the outer cylinder 40, while the inner cylinder 50 is not subject to slight vertical movement relative to the outer cylinder 40. It is allowed. Outer cylinder 40 and inner cylinder 50 may be made of any type of material. The outer cylinder 40 and the inner cylinder 50 are made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene tele-cover (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile-cover diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR- Post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as PET, PCR-ABS, PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), wood, ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminates It may be made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of.

An upper portion 31 of the inner lid (lid assembly) 30 defines a puff housing 32 for housing a puff 90. Puff housing 32 is a cavity defined by top wall 52 of inner cylinder 50 and top wall 42 and upright wall 43 of outer cylinder 40. Top wall 42 and upright wall 43 will be described below. The puff housing 32 is covered by an outer lid 60.

(outer cylinder)
Referring to FIG. 5, the outer cylinder 40 includes a cylindrical peripheral wall 41 extending in the vertical direction, a top wall 42 disposed on the upper end of the peripheral wall 41, and an upright wall 43 standing upright from the upper end of the peripheral wall 41. include. The surrounding wall 41 is arranged around the axis O. The peripheral wall 41 is provided with an opening 46 at its lower end to define a sliding slit. The opening 46 is a notch having an elongated concave shape in the circumferential direction. The opening 46 has a length shorter than a quarter of the total outer circumference (circumferential dimension) of the surrounding wall 41. Roughly speaking, the length of the opening 46 is equal to approximately 1/8 of the total circumference of That is, the opening 46 extends in an arc shape in a plan view, and the central angle of the arc is 90 degrees or less, more specifically about 45 degrees. The peripheral wall 41 is provided with a protrusion 47 on its inner peripheral surface. The protrusion 47 is a mountain portion that extends in the circumferential direction along the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 41. The protrusion 47 has a flat upper end surface and an inclined lower end surface.

The top wall 42 has a circular flat plate shape disposed on a horizontal plane. Top wall 42 defines a circular opening 48 centered on axis O. Therefore, the top wall 42 has an annular shape. The upper surface of the inner periphery of the top wall 42 is inclined downward toward the axis O. The upright wall 43 has a cylindrical shape centered on the axis O. The upright wall 43 has the same diameter as the surrounding wall 41, so that the outer periphery of the upright wall 43 is smoothly continuous with the outer periphery of the surrounding wall 41 without steps so as to form a single cylinder with the surrounding wall 41. It is connected to the. The upright wall 43 is provided with an engaging portion 45 on its inner periphery. The engaging portion 45 is a protrusion located on the opposite side of the hinge structure 62.

The outer cylinder 40 is provided with a hinge structure 44, and the inner lid 30 is hingedly connected to the base 20 by the hinge structure 44. The hinge structure 44 is formed at the lower end of the peripheral wall 41 and is located at a position generally opposite to the above-mentioned opening 46 of the peripheral wall 41. The hinge structure 44 is provided on a part of the outer periphery of the base body 21 in the circumferential direction. The hinge structure 44 is arranged at a position rotated about 90° about the axis O from the position of the side wall 23. Therefore, when the inner lid 30 is opened and rotated by the hinge structure 44, the inner lid 30 is prevented from interfering with the side wall 23 of the base 20 and/or the outer lid 60.

(inner cylinder)
Referring to FIG. 6, the outer cylinder 50 includes a vertically extending cylindrical peripheral wall 51 and a top wall 52 disposed on the upper end of the peripheral wall 51. As shown in FIG. The surrounding wall 51 is arranged around the axis O. The top wall 52 is arranged in a horizontal plane.

A sealing member 70 is attached inside the inner cylinder 50. The sealing member 70 is arranged between the refill 80 and the inner lid 30, and seals the upper peripheral surface 86a of the refill 80. Specifically, the seal member 70 has a disk shape and is attached to the lower surface of the top wall 52 of the inner cylinder 50. Seal member 70 may be retained on the lower surface of top wall 52 by a snug fit into peripheral wall 51, or may be secured onto the lower surface of top wall 52 by adhesive. The seal member 70 is made of a foam material, for example polyethylene (PE). The material of the seal member is not limited to foamed PE material. Instead of a foam material, the sealing member 70 may be made of a bi-injected soft material and interposed by a hard plastic after being closed so that a good airtightness is achieved. For example, flexible materials include LDPE, TPE, TPU, Hytrel, or similar types such as these. Seal member 70 may be made of any type of material, such as an elastomer.

The peripheral wall 51 is provided with a concave groove 54 on its outer peripheral surface. The concave groove 54 extends in the circumferential direction along the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 51. The concave groove 54 has a flat upper end surface and an inclined lower end surface. Concave groove 54 receives protrusion 47 on outer barrel 40 . The cross-sectional shape of the concave groove 54 is similar to the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 47 on the outer cylinder 40, but the size of the concave groove 54 is slightly larger than the size of the protrusion 47. According to the above-described configuration and arrangement, the inner cylinder 50 is rotatable around the axis O with respect to the outer cylinder 40, while the inner cylinder 50 is allowed to slightly move in the vertical direction with respect to the outer cylinder 40. .

The inner cylinder 50 is provided with a thread 56 on its inner peripheral surface. The thread 56 is a mountain portion extending along the inner circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 51 that is inclined in the vertical direction. The thread 56 has a length that is less than one quarter of the total inner circumference of the peripheral wall 51; roughly speaking, the length of the thread 56 is approximately one quarter of the total inner circumference of the peripheral wall 51. Equal to 6 to 1/10. The threads 56 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction. In detail, there are four threads 56 on the inner circumference of the peripheral wall 51. Thread 56 on inner cylinder 50 engages thread 29 on retainer 22. These threads 29 and 56 helically guide the inner cylinder 50 relative to the holding part 22 while the inner cylinder 50 rotates about the axis O. That is, when threads 29 and 56 are engaged with each other, twisting movement of inner cylinder 50 is enabled. This twisting action allows switching between a sealed state in which the seal member 70 is pressed against the upper circumferential surface 86a of the refill 80 and a released state in which the seal member 70 is unsealed. ing.

The inner cylinder is provided with an operating section 55 for manually twisting the inner cylinder 50. The operating portion 55 is exposed through the opening 46 of the peripheral wall 41 of the outer cylinder 40. Specifically, the operation section 55 includes a knob 57. The knob 57 is arranged outside the peripheral wall 41 of the outer cylinder 40. The knob 57 has a hollow structure having a substantially triangular prism shape. One of the outer surfaces of the knob 57 is parallel to one side of the base body 21 (the side along the X axis), and the other side is parallel to another side of the base body 21 (the side along the Y direction). The rear surface of the knob 57 facing the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 40 is a concave surface that is gently bent along the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 40. The knob 57 connects the peripheral wall 51 of the inner cylinder 50 to the connecting portion 58. A connecting portion 58 between the knob 57 and the peripheral wall 51 passes through an opening 46 in the peripheral wall 41 of the outer cylinder 40. This connection 58 is movable within the opening 46 of the peripheral wall 41. Therefore, the knob 57 is slidable in the circumferential direction along the opening 46 so as to rotate the inner cylinder 50 about the axis O with respect to the outer cylinder 40. The sliding movement of the knob 57 is stopped by bringing the connecting portion 58 into contact with the end of the opening 46. Therefore, the movement of the knob 57 is limited within a predetermined range, and thereby the rotation of the inner cylinder 50 is limited within a specific rotation range. The twist angle of the twisting motion is less than or equal to 90°, more specifically about 45°.

(outer lid)
Referring to FIG. 7, the outer lid 60 includes a lid main body 61 having a flat plate shape disposed on a horizontal plane. Specifically, the lid body 61 has a substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners in plan view. The lid main body 61 has a planar shape that is substantially equal to the planar shape of the base main body 21. The outer lid 60 is hinged to the side wall 23 of the base 20. The outer lid 60 is provided with an annular projection 63 on the inner surface of the lid main body 61. The annular projection 63 defines the area where the mirror M is attached. Mirror M is mounted within annular projection 63. This annular projection 63 functions as a frame for the mirror M.

Referring to FIG. 3, the outer cover 60 is provided with a snap pawl 65 as a hook that can be removably snap-fitted into the engaging portion 45 provided on the outer cylinder 40 when locked. A snap pawl 65 projects from the annular projection 63. Further, the outer lid 60 is provided with a holding protrusion 66 on the inner surface of the lid main body 61. The holding protrusion 66 is a protrusion for holding the knob 57 to prevent the knob 57 from unintentionally slipping when the outer lid 60 is closed. The holding protrusion 66 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the outer surface of the knob 57. Outer lid 60 may be made of any type of material. The outer lid 60 is made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene tele lid (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile lid diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR-PET, PCR- A group consisting of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as ABS, PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), wood, ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminates. It may be made of at least one material selected from:

(refill)
The refill 80 is detachably attached to the holding part 22. Refill 80 includes a refill case 81 and a refill ring 82 attached to the upper end of refill case 81. Refill case 81 and refill ring 82 may be made of any type of material. The refill case 81 and the refill ring 82 are made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene tele-cover (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile-cover diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR- Post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as PET, PCR-ABS, PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), wood, ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminates It may be made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of.

The refill cup 81 is a receptacle that accommodates the cosmetic composition C, and is filled with the cosmetic composition C. The refill cup 81 includes a bottom wall 83 having a circular shape, an inner wall 84 extending upwardly upright around the bottom wall 83, and an outer wall 85 surrounding the inner wall 84 at intervals in the radial direction. Bottom wall 83 and inner wall 84 define a cavity that is filled with cosmetic composition C. A connecting portion 85a connecting the inner wall 84 and the outer wall 85 is provided between the lower end of the outer wall 85 and the lower part of the inner wall 84, and defines an annular step for engaging with an annular step defined in the base 20. . The outer wall 85 is provided with a locking portion 81a on its outer peripheral surface. The locking portion 81a is an annular projection that extends continuously along the entire circumference, and is configured to engage with the locking projection 25 of the holding portion 22.

The outer wall 85 is provided with a flange portion 86 at its upper end. The flange portion 86 extends radially outward from the upper end of the outer wall 85 and is disposed above the upper end of the holding portion 22. The flange portion 86 includes an annular upper peripheral surface 86a. The upper peripheral surface 86a is located above the height level of the upper surface of the refill ring 82. The flange portion 86 is provided with an annular projection 86b on its upper circumferential surface 86a. The protrusion 86b extends in the circumferential direction along the outer peripheral edge of the flange portion 86. When the inner lid 30 is closed and locked by sliding the operating part 55, the upper circumferential surface 86a tightly contacts the lower side of the seal member 70, and the protrusion is pushed into the lower side of the seal member 70, creating an airtight seal. is secured and the refill 80 is sealed.

The refill ring 82 includes an annular upper part 87, a cylindrical part 88 suspended from the outer periphery of the upper part 87, and a tapered part 89 inclined downward from the inner periphery of the upper part 87. The upper part 87 is mounted on the inner wall 84 of the refill cup 81. The cylindrical portion 88 is inserted between the inner wall 84 and the outer wall 85 of the refill cup 81. The cylindrical portion 88 is fixed to the outer wall 85 by a concave-convex fit. Tapered portion 89 extends to a cavity that is filled with cosmetic composition C. The refill ring 82 can constitute a screen, such as a plastic screen, or a textile-type mesh, through which the cosmetic composition C can pass.

The refill cup 81 filled with the cosmetic composition C is separated from the refill ring 82, and the refill cup 81 filled with the cosmetic composition C is placed on the market sealed with a sticker label. The seal label may be made of aluminum laminated film. The seal label is pasted on the upper circumferential surface 86a of the flange portion 86 of the refill cup 81 so that it can be removed from the flange portion 86 of the refill cup 81 by hand.

(Cosmetic composition C)
Cosmetic composition C may be made of any type of cosmetic material. When using the puff 90, the user takes out the cosmetic composition C either directly or through a screen on the cosmetic composition C and applies it to the skin. Cosmetic composition C can be in any form, such as liquid form, cream form, liquid cream foundation, powder form (eg, heat-infused powder, compressed powder, or loose powder), or solid form. The cosmetic composition C can be dispersed by a screen or woven mesh constituted by a refill ring 82 or by a sponge engine filled in a refill cup 81 such as NBR, PU, PET fiber engine, PE fiber engine.

(Use of kit)
When using the kit of cosmetic compact container 10 and refill 80, the user can open the outer lid 60 by lifting it with his/her hand, as shown in FIG. 7. At this moment, the cosmetic compact container 10 remains in a sealed state in which the sealing member 70 is pressed against the upper circumferential surface 86a of the refill 80.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the user can take out the puff 90 from the puff housing 32, and then operate the knob 57 with his or her finger and push the knob 57 onto the side wall 23 of the base 20. You can slide it towards. As the knob 57 slides, the threads 29 and 56 function to cause the inner cylinder 50 to twist. When the twisting operation is performed, the height level of the inner cylinder 50 rises, thereby releasing the seal between the seal member 70 and the refill 80.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the user can open the inner lid 30 by lifting the inner lid 30 with his or her hand. After the inner lid 30 is opened, the user can take out the cosmetic composition C filled in the refill cup 81. The user can use the puff 90 to take out the cosmetic composition C and apply it to the skin.

After the application of the cosmetic composition C is completed, the user can close the inner lid 30 by lowering the inner lid 30 with his/her hand. Thereafter, the user can slide the knob 57 in a direction away from the side wall 23 of the base 20 by operating the knob 57 with his or her finger. As the knob 57 slides, the threads 29 and 56 function to cause the inner cylinder 50 to twist. As a result of the twisting action, the height level of the inner cylinder 50 is lowered, whereby the sealing member 70 is pressed against the upper circumferential surface 86a of the refill 80 and sealed. The user can then place the puff 90 into the puff housing 32 and close the outer lid 60 by lowering the outer lid 60 with their hands.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the refill 80 is empty or the cosmetic composition C in the refill cup 81 is used up, the user can remove the empty refill 80 or the used up refill 80. , can be replaced with a new refill 80A filled with cosmetic composition C. In detail, after opening the inner lid 30 according to the steps described above, the user can push up the lower side of the refill cup 81, thereby removing the refill 80 from the holding part 22. Thereafter, the user can insert a new refill 80A into the holding section 22 from above the holding section 22. After the user completes inserting the refill 80A, the user can close the inner lid 30 and the outer lid 60 and operate the knob 57 according to the steps described above.

Second embodiment
(Cosmetic compact container)
A cosmetic compact container 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a compact cosmetic container according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container according to the second embodiment taken along line CC' shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cosmetic compact container according to the second embodiment taken along line DD′ shown in FIG. 14 to 16 are perspective views of the cosmetic compact container according to the second embodiment in use.

Referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, the cosmetic compact container 100 includes a base 120, an inner lid 160 mounted on the base 120, and an outer lid 130 that covers the inner lid 160. Inner lid 160 is hinged to base 120, and outer lid 130 is also hinged to base 120. The hinge structure 163 of the inner lid 160 and the hinge structure 144 of the outer lid 130 are offset from each other in the circumferential direction. Specifically, the circumferential position of the hinge structure 163 of the inner lid 160 is shifted from the circumferential position of the hinge structure 144 of the outer lid 130 by about 90°.

(base)
Referring to FIG. 12, the base 120 includes a base body 121 including a holding portion 122 for removably housing and holding the refill 180 therein, and a base cover 123 that covers the lower side of the base lid 121. Base body 121 and base cover 123 are individual components assembled together and joined by ultrasonic welding or the like.

The holding part 122 has a vertically extending cylindrical shape and includes a locking structure for locking the refill 180 and allowing the refill 180 to be removed upwardly from the holding part 122. Specifically, the holding portion 122 includes a vertically extending lower cylindrical portion 122a and a vertically extending upper cylindrical portion 122b. The lower cylindrical portion 122a and the upper cylindrical portion 122b are coaxially arranged along the axis O. The diameter of the lower cylindrical portion 122a is smaller than the diameter of the upper cylindrical portion 122b, and the upper end of the lower cylindrical portion 122a is located inside the upper cylindrical portion 122b. The upper end of the lower cylindrical portion 122a is connected to the inner periphery of the upper cylindrical portion 122b via a connecting portion 122c, and defines a stepped surface 122d for supporting the refill cup 181 of the refill 180. The stepped surface 122d extends continuously along the entire inner circumference of the holding portion 122 and is configured to engage with a flange portion 186 provided on the outer circumference of the refill cup 181.

The lower cylindrical portion 122a includes a pair of slits (not shown) extending vertically from a lower end to an upper end of the lower cylindrical portion 122a, and the slit pairs are circumferentially spaced apart from each other. The cross-section between the pairs of slits functions as a snapping part (not shown) that can swing radially. The holding part 122 includes two snapping parts positioned opposite to each other. That is, the holding part has two pairs of slits, and the two pairs of slits are positioned opposite to each other. Each snapping portion is provided with a locking portion (not shown) for locking the refill cup 181. The locking portion is a protrusion configured and arranged to engage a locking portion (not shown) provided on the outer periphery of the refill cup 181. During the removal of the refill 180 from the holding part 122/installation of the refill 180 to the holding part 122, the above-mentioned snapping part swings outwards, whereby the above-mentioned locking part on the snapping part locks the above-mentioned locking part of the refill cup 181. It is separated from the locking part.

The base body 121 further includes an outer flange portion 124 having an annular shape and an outer peripheral portion 125 having a cylindrical shape. The outer flange portion 124 is disposed about the axis O and extends outward from the lower end of the upper cylindrical portion 122b. The outer peripheral portion 125 is arranged around the axis O and is suspended from the outer periphery of the outer flange portion 124. The base body 121 may be made of any type of material. The base body 121 is made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene tele-cover (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile-cover diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR-PET, PCR- A group consisting of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as ABS, PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), wood, ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminates. It may be made of at least one material selected from:

The holding portion 122 is provided with a thread 129 on its outer peripheral surface. The thread 129 is a ridge extending along the outer periphery of the upper cylindrical portion 122b that is inclined in the vertical direction. The thread 129 has a length that is less than one-quarter of the total circumference of the upper cylindrical portion 122b; roughly speaking, the length of the thread 129 is approximately one-quarter of the total outer circumference of the upper cylindrical portion 122b. Equal to 12 to 1/16. The threads 129 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction. In detail, there are five threads 129 on the outer circumference of the upper cylindrical portion 122b.

Base cover 123 includes a lower portion 126, a tapered portion 127 extending upward from the outer periphery of lower portion 126, and an upright portion 128 standing upright from the upper end of tapered portion 127. The lower portion 126 has a circular flat plate shape disposed on a horizontal plane. The lower portion 126 defines a circular opening 126a centered on the axis O. That is, the lower part 126 has an annular shape centered on the axis O. Tapered portion 127 has a shape that gradually expands upward. That is, the diameter of the tapered portion 127 gradually increases from the lower end to the upper end. The upright portion 128 has a cylindrical shape that extends in the vertical direction. The upright portion 128 is fitted into the outer peripheral portion 125 of the base body 121. Further, the base cover 123 defines a recessed portion 123a in which the hinge structure 144 of the outer lid 130 is positioned. Base cover 123 may be made of any type of material. The base cover 123 can be made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene telelat (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile lid diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR-PET, PCR- Select from the group consisting of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as ABS, PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminates. may be made of at least one material that is

(Inner lid)
Referring to FIG. 12, the inner lid 160 includes a lid main body 161 sandwiched between the refill 180 and the outer lid 130. The lid main body 161 has a flat plate shape disposed on a horizontal plane with the axis O as the center. The lid body 161 is provided with a concave pocket 164 for receiving the puff 190. The concave pocket 164 is a depression defined in the central region of the lid body 161 and has a circular shape in plan view. Recessed pocket 164 defines a puff housing 162 for housing puff 190. Puff housing 162 is a cavity defined by top wall 152 of inner cylinder 150 of outer lid 130 and annular projection 159. Top wall 152 and annular projection 159 will be described below. Puff housing 162 is covered by outer lid 130.

The lid body 161 is provided with a peripheral rib 166 on its outer periphery. The peripheral rib 166 has a cylindrical shape centered on the axis O, and is suspended from the outer periphery of the lid body 161. A hinge structure 163 shown in FIG. 13 for hinge-coupling the inner lid 160 to the base body 121 is provided on a part of the outer periphery of the lid body 161 in the circumferential direction.

The lid body 161 is provided with a seal holding wall 167 for holding the seal member 170. The seal retaining wall 167 has a cylindrical shape centered on the axis O, and is suspended from the lid body 161. The inner diameter of the seal retaining wall 167 is greater than the outer diameter of the recessed pocket 164, and the seal retaining wall 167 surrounds the recessed pocket 164 and is spaced from the recessed pocket 164 in the radial direction. The space between the outer periphery of the recessed pocket 164 and the inner periphery of the seal retaining wall 167 defines an annular fitting structure 165 into which an annular seal member 170 is fitted.

The seal member 170 is disposed between the refill 180 and the inner lid 160, and seals the upper peripheral surface 187a of the refill 180. Specifically, the seal member 170 has an annular shape and is fitted into the annular fitting structure 165. Seal member 170 may be held to annular inset structure 165 by a snug fit or may be secured to annular inset structure 165 by an adhesive. Seal member 170 is made of a foam material, such as polyethylene (PE). The material of the seal member is not limited to foamed PE material. Instead of a foam material, the sealing member 70 may be made of a bi-injected soft material and interposed by a hard plastic after being closed so that a good airtightness is achieved. For example, flexible materials include LDPE, TPE, TPU, Hytrel, or similar types such as these. Seal member 70 may be made of any type of material, such as an elastomer.

(outer lid/lid assembly)
Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the inner lid 130 is attached to the holding part 122. The outer lid 130 is a lid assembly including an outer cylinder 140 and an inner cylinder 150. The outer cylinder 140 is arranged around the axis O. Inner cylinder 150 is arranged inside outer cylinder 140 with axis O as the center. That is, the outer cylinder 140 and the inner cylinder 150 are arranged coaxially along the axis O. The outer cylinder 140 engages with the inner cylinder 150 through a concave-convex fit to prevent the outer cylinder 140 from being removed from the inner cylinder 150. Therefore, both outer cylinder 140 and inner cylinder 150 function as a lid. Nevertheless, the inner cylinder 150 is rotatable about the axis O within a limited range of rotation relative to the outer cylinder 140, while the inner cylinder 150 is not subject to slight vertical movement relative to the outer cylinder 140. It is allowed. Outer cylinder 140 and inner cylinder 150 may be made of any type of material. The outer cylinder 140 and the inner cylinder 150 are made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene teleplate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR- Post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as PET, PCR-ABS, PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), wood, ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminates It may be made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of.

(outer cylinder)
The outer cylinder 140 includes a cylindrical peripheral wall 141 extending in the vertical direction, a top wall 142 disposed above the peripheral wall 141, and a tapered portion 143 connecting the upper end of the peripheral wall 141 to the outer periphery of the top wall 142. include. The surrounding wall 141 is arranged around the axis O. Referring to FIG. 13, the peripheral wall 141 is provided with a concave groove 147 on its inner peripheral surface. The concave groove 147 extends in the circumferential direction along the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 141. The concave groove 147 has a flat upper end surface and an inclined lower end surface.

The top wall 142 has a circular flat plate shape disposed on a horizontal plane. Top wall 142 defines a circular opening 148 centered on axis O. Therefore, the top wall 142 has an annular shape. Tapered portion 143 has a shape that gradually expands downward. That is, the diameter of the tapered portion 143 gradually increases from the upper end to the lower end. The outer cylinder 140 is provided with a hinge structure 144 that connects one side of the outer lid 130 to the outer flange portion 124 and outer peripheral portion 125 of the base body 121. The hinge structure 144 is arranged at a position rotated about 90 degrees around the axis O from the position of the hinge structure 163, and hinges the inner lid 160 to the base body 121. Therefore, when the inner lid 160 is opened and rotated by the hinge structure 163, interference between the inner lid 160 and the outer lid 130 is avoided.

(inner cylinder)
Referring to FIG. 12, the inner cylinder 150 includes a cylindrical peripheral wall 151 extending in the vertical direction, a top wall 152 disposed above the peripheral wall 151, and connecting the upper end of the peripheral wall 151 to the outer periphery of the top wall 152. A tapered portion 153 is included. The surrounding wall 151 is arranged around the axis O. Referring to FIG. 13, the peripheral wall 151 is provided with a protrusion 154 on its outer peripheral surface. The protrusion 154 is a mountain portion that extends in the circumferential direction along the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 151. The protrusion 154 has a flat lower end surface and an inclined upper end surface. The protrusion 154 is received in the recessed groove 147 of the outer barrel 140. The cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 154 is similar to the cross-sectional shape of the concave groove 147 of the outer cylinder 40, but the size of the protrusion 154 is slightly smaller than the size of the concave groove 147. According to the above-described configuration and arrangement, the inner cylinder 150 is rotatable around the axis O with respect to the outer cylinder 140, while the inner cylinder 150 is allowed to slightly move in the vertical direction with respect to the outer cylinder 140. .

The inner cylinder 150 is provided with an annular projection 159 on the lower surface of the top wall 152. The annular protrusion 159 is arranged around the axis O and defines an area where the mirror M is attached. Mirror M is mounted within annular projection 159. This annular projection 159 functions as a frame for the mirror M. The annular projection 159 has a tip that comes into contact with the upper surface of the lid body 161 of the inner lid 160. The diameter of annular projection 159 is substantially equal to the diameter of annular seal member 170 such that annular projection 159 is located directly above annular seal member 170. This arrangement allows the applied pressing force to be efficiently transmitted from the inner cylinder 150 to the sealing member 170 through the annular projection 159.

The inner cylinder 150 is provided with a thread 156 on its inner peripheral surface. The thread 156 is a mountain portion extending along the inner circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 151 that is inclined in the vertical direction. The thread 156 has a length that is less than one quarter of the total inner circumference of the perimeter wall 151; roughly speaking, the length of the thread 156 is approximately one quarter of the total inner perimeter of the perimeter wall 151. Equal to 12 to 1/16. The threads 156 are circumferentially spaced apart. In detail, there are five threads 156 on the inner circumference of the peripheral wall 151. Thread 156 on inner cylinder 150 engages thread 129 on retainer 122. These threads 129 and 156 helically guide the inner cylinder 150 relative to the holding part 122 while the inner cylinder 150 rotates about the axis O. That is, when threads 129 and 156 are engaged with each other, twisting movement of inner cylinder 150 is enabled. This twisting action allows the inner lid 160 to be pressed against the annular protrusion 159, allowing it to abut against the upper surface of the lid body 161, or to release the pressure on the inner lid. Therefore, by the twisting action, the sealing state in which the sealing member 170 is pressed against the upper circumferential surface 187a of the refill 180 and the released state in which the sealing member 170 is released can be switched. It has become. The operating angle in the twisting motion is limited to a predetermined angular range, and the twisting angle in the twisting motion is 90° or less, more specifically about 60°. Limiting the operating angle in the twisting motion is achieved by the difference in length between the recessed groove 147 and the protrusion 154, or by any other stop feature.

The inner tube 150 is provided with an operating section 155 for manually executing a twisting operation of the inner tube 150. The operating portion 155 is exposed through the opening 148 of the top wall 142 of the outer cylinder 140. Specifically, the operating portion 155 includes a handle 157 that is disposed above the top wall 152 of the inner cylinder 150 and is hinged to the top wall 152. The handle 157 may be rotatable about the axis O to rotate the inner cylinder 150 about the axis O relative to the outer cylinder 140. Handle 157 includes a semi-arc shaped grip configured to be easily grasped by hand. The handle 157 is attached to the upper surface of the top wall 142 exposed through the opening 148 via a hinge structure 158. The hinge structure 158 allows the handle 157 to rotate up and down between a recumbent position in which the handle 157 lies on the top surface of the top wall 152 and an upright position in which the handle 157 rises from the top surface of the top wall 152.

(refill)
The refill 180 is detachably attached to the holding part 122. Refill 180 includes a refill case 181 and a refill ring 182 attached to the upper end of refill case 181. Refill case 181 and refill ring 182 may be made of any type of material. The refill case 181 and the refill ring 182 are made of polyethylene (PE), polyethylene teleplate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile cap diene styrene (ABS), resin, PCR-PP, PCR- Post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)-based thermoplastics such as PET, PCR-ABS, PCR-PE, metals, glass (virgin glass or PCR glass), wood, ceramics, fiber molds, pulp molds, and blank molded laminates It may be made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of.

The refill cup 181 is a receptacle that accommodates the cosmetic composition C, and is filled with the cosmetic composition C. The refill cup 181 includes a bottom wall 183 having a circular shape, an inner wall 184 that stands upright around the bottom wall 183, and an outer wall 185 that surrounds the inner wall 184 at intervals in the radial direction. Bottom wall 183 and inner wall 184 define a cavity that is filled with cosmetic composition C. A connecting part 185a connecting the inner wall 184 and the outer wall 185 is provided between the lower end of the outer wall 185 and the lower part of the inner wall 184, and defines an annular step for engaging with the inner periphery of the lower part 126 of the base cover 123. There is. The outer wall 185 is provided with a protrusion 185b on its inner peripheral surface. The protrusion 185b is an annular protrusion that extends continuously along the entire circumference. The outer wall 185 is provided with a flange portion 186 at its upper end. The flange portion 186 extends radially outward from the upper end of the outer wall 185, and is engaged on the stepped surface 123d of the holding portion 122.

The refill ring 182 includes an annular upper part 187, a cylindrical part 188 suspended from the outer periphery of the upper part 187, and a tapered part 189 inclined downward from the inner periphery of the upper part 187. The upper portion 187 is mounted on the inner wall 184 of the refill cup 181. The upper portion 187 includes an annular upper peripheral surface 187a. When the inner lid 160 and the outer lid 130 are closed and then locked by turning the operating portion 155, the upper circumferential surface 187a tightly contacts the lower side of the seal member 170.

Cylindrical portion 188 is inserted between inner wall 184 and outer wall 185 of refill cup 181. The cylindrical portion 188 is provided with a flange portion 188a at its lower end. The flange portion 188a extends radially outward from the lower end of the cylindrical portion 188 and is engaged with a protrusion 185b on the outer wall 185 of the refill cup 181. Further, the cylindrical portion 188 is secured to the inner wall 184 by a concave-convex fit. Tapered portion 189 extends to a cavity that is filled with cosmetic composition C. The refill ring 182 can constitute a screen, such as a plastic screen, or a textile-type mesh through which the cosmetic composition C can pass.

The refill cup 181 filled with the cosmetic composition C is separated from the refill ring 182, and the refill cup 181 filled with the cosmetic composition C is placed on the market sealed with a sticker label. The seal label may be made of aluminum laminated film. The seal label is affixed to the upper peripheral surface of the flange portion 186 of the refill cup 181 so that it can be removed by hand from the flange portion 186 of the refill cup 181.

(Cosmetic composition C)
Cosmetic composition C may be made of any type of cosmetic material. When using the puff 90, the user takes out the cosmetic composition C either directly or through a screen on the cosmetic composition C and applies it to the skin. Cosmetic composition C can be in any form, such as liquid form, cream form, liquid cream foundation, powder form (eg, heat-infused powder, compressed powder, or loose powder), or solid form. The cosmetic composition C can be dispersed by a screen or woven mesh constituted by a refill ring 82 or by a sponge engine filled in a refill cup 81 such as NBR, PU, PET fiber engine, PE fiber engine.

(Use of kit)
When using the kit of the cosmetic compact container 100 and the refill 180, the user lifts the handle 157 and then manipulates the handle 157 with his/her hand to move the handle 157 in one direction around the axis O, as shown in FIG. It can be turned. The twist angle of said twisting motion is less than or equal to 90°, preferably between 30° and 60°. As handle 157 rotates, threads 129 and 156 function to cause a twisting motion of inner tube 150. When the twisting operation is performed, the height level of the inner cylinder 150 rises, thereby releasing the seal between the sealing member 170 and the refill 180. Furthermore, the hinge structure 158 of the handle 157 is configured to stop rotation at a predetermined angle. Specifically, the stopping angle of the handle 157 is set to approximately 93 degrees.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the user can open the outer lid 130 by lifting the outer lid 130 with his/her hand, and then remove the puff 190 from the puff housing 162. When the outer cover 130 is opened, the peripheral wall 141 of the outer cylinder 140 of the outer cover 130 comes into contact with the edge of the recess 123a of the base cover 123, thereby rotating the outer cover 130 at a predetermined angle and stopping. do. Specifically, the stopping angle of the outer lid 130 is set to approximately 140 degrees.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16, the user can open the inner lid 160 by lifting the inner lid 160 with his or her hand. After the inner lid 160 is opened, the user can take out the cosmetic composition C filled in the refill cup 181. The user can use the puff 190 to dispense the cosmetic composition C and apply it to the skin.

After the application of the cosmetic composition C is completed, the user can close the inner lid 160 by lowering the inner lid 160 with his/her hand. The user can then place the puff 190 into the puff housing 162 and close the outer lid 130 by lowering the outer lid 130 with their hands. Thereafter, the user can operate the handle 157 with his/her hand to reversely rotate it around the axis O. The twist angle of said twisting motion is less than or equal to 90°, preferably between 30° and 60°. As handle 157 rotates, threads 129 and 156 function to cause a twisting motion of inner tube 150. As a result of the twisting action, the height level of the inner tube 150 is lowered, whereby the sealing member 170 is pressed against the upper circumferential surface 187a of the refill 180 and sealed.

When the refill 180 is empty or the cosmetic composition C in the refill cup 181 is used up, the user can replace the empty refill 180 or the used up refill 180 with a new one filled with cosmetic composition C. Can be exchanged for a refill. In particular, after opening the inner lid 160 according to the steps described above, the user can push up the lower side of the refill cup 181, thereby removing the refill 180 from the holding part 122. Thereafter, the user can insert a new refill into the holding part 122 from above the holding part 122. After the user completes inserting a new refill, the user can close the inner lid 160 and outer lid 130 and operate the handle 157 according to the steps described above.

Effects According to at least one of the embodiments described above, the sealing member is pressed and sealed against the upper peripheral surface of the refill by operating the operating section. Therefore, in such a cosmetic compact container, it is possible to seal the refill in a highly airtight state to protect the cosmetic composition housed in the refill case and prevent its deterioration.

Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been disclosed for purposes of illustration, various modifications, additions, and substitutions may be made that depart from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will recognize that it is possible to do so.

10 Cosmetic compact container
20 base
21 Base body
22 Holding part
23 Side wall
24 circular opening
25 Step surface
26 slits
27 Snapping section
28 Locking part
29 threads
30 Inner lid
31 Upper part
32 Puff housing
40 Outer tube
41 Perimeter wall
42 Top wall
43 Upright wall
44 Hinge structure
45 Engagement part
46 Opening
47 Protrusion
48 circular opening
50 Inner cylinder
51 Perimeter wall
52 Top wall
54 Concave groove
55 Operation section
56 threads
57 Knob
58 Connection
60 Outer lid
61 Lid body
62 Hinge structure
63 Annular process
65 Snap claw
66 Retaining protrusion
70 Seal member
80, 80A refill
81 Refill cup
81a Locking part
82 Refill ring
83 Bottom wall
84 Inner wall
85 Exterior wall
85a Connection
86 Flange part
86a Upper circumference
86b Annular process
87 Annular upper part
88 Cylindrical part
89 Taper part
90 puffs
100 cosmetic compact containers
120 base
121 Base body
122 Holding part
122a Lower cylindrical part
122b Upper cylindrical part
122c connection
122d Step surface
123 Base cover
123a Concave part
123d Step surface
124 Outer flange part
125 Outer periphery
126 Lower part
127 Tapered part
128 Upright part
129 threads
130 Outer lid
140 Outer tube
141 Cylindrical perimeter wall
142 Top wall
143 Tapered part
144 Hinge structure
147 Concave groove
148 Circular opening
150 Inner cylindrical part
151 Perimeter wall
152 Top wall
153 Tapered part
154 Protrusion
155 Operation section
156 threads
157 Handle
158 Hinge structure
159 Annular process
160 Inner lid
161 Lid body
162 Puff housing
163 Hinge structure
164 Concave pocket
165 Annular inset structure
166 Peripheral Rib
167 Seal retaining wall
170 Seal material
180 refill
181 Refill Cup
182 Refill ring
183 Lower wall
184 Inner wall
185 Exterior wall
185a Connection
185b Protrusion
186 Flange section
187 Annular upper part
187a Upper circumference
188 Cylindrical part
188a Flange part
189 Tapered part
190 puff

Claims (18)

a base including a holding part for removably storing and holding a refill therein;
A lid assembly that is placed over the holding part, and includes an outer cylinder hinged to the base, and an inner cylinder disposed inside the outer cylinder, and the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are aligned along an axis. the inner cylinder is rotatable about the axis within a limited range of rotation relative to the outer cylinder, and the inner cylinder is rotatable about the axis relative to the outer cylinder in a vertical direction along the axis; a lid assembly that is allowed to move slightly;
A cosmetic compact container, comprising: a sealing member disposed between the refill housed in the retainer and the lid assembly;
The inner cylinder and the base are provided with threads that allow the inner cylinder to perform a twisting movement within the limited rotational range, and the twisting movement causes the sealing member to close around the upper circumference of the refill. It can be switched between a sealed state in which the seal member is pressed against a surface and a released state in which the seal member is released from the seal,
The inner cylinder is provided with an operating part for manually performing the twisting operation of the inner cylinder, and the operating part is exposed from an opening defined in the outer cylinder. Cosmetic compact container according to claim 1, wherein the twist angle of the twisting movement is less than or equal to 90°, preferably between 45° and 60°. 3. The cosmetic compact container according to claim 1, wherein the holding part includes a locking structure that locks the refill so that the refill can be removed upward from the holding part. 4. A cosmetic compact container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the threads are circumferentially spaced. Cosmetic compact container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sealing member is made of a foamed material or a bi-injected soft material. The peripheral wall of the outer cylinder has the opening extending in the circumferential direction, and the operation part includes a knob disposed outside the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder, the knob in the opening, and the inner cylinder. and a connecting portion between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder, wherein the knob is slidable in the circumferential direction along the opening so as to rotate the inner cylinder about the axis with respect to the outer cylinder. The cosmetic compact container described in any one of 1 to 5. 7. The cosmetic compact container according to claim 6, wherein the inner cylinder includes a top wall, and the sealing member has a disc shape and is attached to a lower surface of the top wall of the inner cylinder. The lid assembly functions as an inner lid that is attached to the holding portion, and the cosmetic compact container further includes an outer lid that is placed over the inner lid, and the outer lid is hinged to the base. A cosmetic compact container as described in item 6 or 7. 9. The cosmetic compact container according to claim 8, wherein the hinge structure of the outer cylinder and the hinge structure of the outer lid are offset with respect to each other in the circumferential direction. 10. The compact cosmetic container according to claim 8, wherein the outer lid includes a snap pawl that removably snap-fits into an engaging portion provided on the outer cylinder. The top wall of the outer cylinder has the opening, the operating part includes a handle attached to the top wall of the inner cylinder exposed from the opening, and the handle connects the inner cylinder to the outer cylinder. 6. A cosmetic compact container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is rotatable about the axis so as to rotate about the axis relative to the cylinder. The handle is configured to rotate up and down between a lying position in which the handle lies on an upper surface of the top wall of the inner cylinder and an upright position in which the handle stands up from the upper surface of the top wall of the inner cylinder. 12. The cosmetic compact container of claim 11, wherein the cosmetic compact container is hinged to the top wall of the inner cylinder. 13. The method of claim 11 or 12, further comprising an inner lid attached to the holding part, the inner lid being hinged to the base, and the lid assembly functioning as an outer lid that is placed over the inner lid. Cosmetic compact container. 14. The cosmetic compact container according to claim 13, wherein the hinge structure of the outer cylinder and the hinge structure of the inner lid are offset with respect to each other in the circumferential direction. 15. The compact cosmetic container according to claim 13, wherein the sealing member has an annular shape, and the inner lid has an annular fitting structure into which the annular sealing member is fitted. 16. A cosmetic compact container according to any one of claims 8 to 10 and 13 to 15, wherein the inner lid defines a puff housing for accommodating a puff. 17. A cosmetic compact container according to any one of claims 8 to 10 and 13 to 16, further comprising a mirror attached to the inner surface of the outer lid. 18. A kit comprising the cosmetic compact container according to any one of claims 1 to 17 and a refill that can be removably attached to the holding part of the base of the cosmetic compact container.