JP2594519Y2 - Application container - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coating container for coating a window glass or the like of an automobile with a coating liquid such as a water repellent or a defoamer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, when the windowpane of an automobile is stained due to rain marks on the windowpane or the like, dust or oil components adhere thereto, the driver may use a wet cloth or cleaning agent. ,
The window glass and the like are wiped with a cloth impregnated with an anti-fog agent or the like to wipe off the dust, oil components, and the like. Also, recently, in order for young people to treat cars as valuables and always keep their appearance, etc. good, regardless of the degree of dirt, the window glass etc. of automobiles are regularly soaked with antifogging agents etc. Or they are wiped and polished with a simple wet rag.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, as described above, when using a wet cloth to wipe off dust, oil components, and the like adhering to the window glass of an automobile, the above dusts, oil components, etc. must be wiped clean. There is a disadvantage that you can not
When wiping the dust, oil components, and the like using a cloth impregnated with a cleaning agent, an antifogging agent, etc., the operation of impregnating the cleaning agent, the antifogging agent, etc. into the cloth is complicated, and the hands become dirty. There are difficulties.

Accordingly, the applicant has proposed a coating container shown in FIG. 11 and has already filed an application (Japanese Utility Model Application No. 4-770).
No. 83). The coating container includes a plastic container main body 1 in which an application liquid is contained in an internal space 1b, a plastic middle lid portion 2 detachably attached to a neck 1a of the container main body 1, and a middle lid portion. 2 is provided with a plastic cap 4 screw-fitted to the upper part of the donut-shaped felt 3 made of polyester attached to the inner lid part 2 as shown in FIG. Is exposed.

[0005] As shown in FIG.
On its upper surface, a stepped concave portion composed of an upper concave portion 2a and a lower concave portion 2b is formed. The lower recess 2b has an outflow hole 9 formed of an upper small-diameter portion 9a and a lower large-diameter portion 9b at the center of the bottom wall. In a state surrounding the top opening,
An annular valve seat ridge 8 having a sharp top is formed. The lower concave portion 2b is formed with retaining ridges 11 at two locations on the left and right of the upper portion of the inner peripheral surface thereof.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a plate-shaped valve body, which is disposed in the lower concave portion 2b of the inner lid portion 2 so as to be vertically movable. The plate-shaped valve body 15 is provided with a valve body 16 and a valve-closing upper side which is erected at the center of the upper surface of the valve body 16 and is inserted into the space below the central through hole 3 a of the felt 3. And a projection 17. A flow groove 19 is formed all around the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface of the valve body portion 16, and an annular protrusion 22 for regulating the flow rate is formed all around the outer peripheral portion of the lower surface thereof. I have.
Reference numeral 23 denotes a rod-shaped valve closing portion that hangs down from the center of the inner surface of the ceiling of the cap 4 and is inserted into the space above the central through hole 3a of the felt 3 when the cap 4 is attached. I have.

In such a coating container, when not in use, as shown in FIG. 13, the cap 4 is fully screwed into the inner lid portion 2 so that the lower surface of the valve closing portion 23 of the cap 4 and the upper side of the plate-like valve body 15 The upper surface of the projection 17 is pressed, and the lower surface of the valve body 16 of the plate-shaped valve body 15 is brought into contact with the ridge 8 for the valve seat of the inner lid 2 to close the valve. In use, as shown in FIG. 14, the cap 4 is loosened to remove the cap 4 from the inner lid 2, and then the container main body 1 is set in an inverted posture. Press with. As a result, FIG.
As shown in (1), the coating liquid in the container body 1 is pushed out from the outflow hole 9 and flows into the lower concave portion 2b of the inner lid portion 2, and due to the inflow pressure of the coating liquid and the own weight of the plate-shaped valve body 15 itself. The plate-shaped valve body 15 descends, and the coating liquid flowing into the lower recess 2b is formed between the lower surface of the plate-shaped valve body 15 and the ridge 8 for the valve seat, and the bottom surface of the lower recess 2b. The felt 3 passes through a gap formed between the plate 3 and the lower surface of the annular projection 22 of the plate-shaped valve body 15 and a gap between the flow groove 19 of the plate-shaped valve body 15 and the inner peripheral surface of the lower recess 2b. Flows into. Therefore, the felt 3
By pressing against the window glass and wiping it, it is possible to easily apply the coating liquid uniformly and to wipe off dust, oil components, etc. attached to the window glass. Moreover, as described above, the cap 4 is removed and the container body 1 is removed.
The application operation can be easily started simply by setting the hand to the inverted posture, and the hands do not become dirty when the cap 4 is removed.

However, in the coating container proposed above, if the coating container is used once, when the coating container is changed from the inverted posture to the upright posture after use, the plate-shaped valve element 15 immediately descends and the outlet hole 9 is used. To prevent air from entering the coating container. Therefore, during the first use, the plate-shaped valve body 15 moves smoothly and the coating liquid flows out smoothly, but after the second use, the plate-shaped valve body 15 hardly separates from the outflow hole 9 (valve opening). And the coating liquid is difficult to come out and cannot be used.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a coating liquid such as a cleaning agent, a water repellent, and a defoaming agent can be easily applied to a window glass of an automobile with one touch. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a coating container which can wipe off dust, oil components and the like adhering to the window glass or the like, and which can surely discharge the coating liquid even after the second use.

[0010]

To achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the coating container of this invention is covered with a middle lid portion to the neck opening of the bottomed tubular container body, the lid surface portion of the inner lid portion Concave on top
And an outflow hole in the bottom wall of this recess
And this outflow hole, a through-hole communicating with the inside of the container body,
A tilt that expands upward from the upper end opening of this through hole
Constituted by the inclined surface portion, the coating material on the upper surface of the lid surface portion of the inner lid portion
And attaching a coating material to the lid during the while disposed, said concave
At a predetermined distance around the outlet hole.
In this state, a plurality of ribs for supporting the application body are provided, a through-hole is formed in a portion of the application body corresponding to the outflow hole, and an outer lid portion covering the middle lid portion is detachably mounted. A bar-shaped body portion that penetrates the through-hole is projected downward from an inner surface portion of the outer lid portion corresponding to the through-hole, and a lower end surface of the bar-shaped body portion is provided.
A tapered convex part on the part slightly inside from the outer peripheral edge of
Protruding downward, the lower end of the rod-shaped body when the outer lid is attached
The outer peripheral edge of the surface is in close contact with the inclined surface of the
The outer peripheral surface of the part is in close contact with the upper end opening of the through hole part of the outflow hole
The configuration is as follows.

[0011]

[Action] That is, the coating container of this invention is, on surfaces of the lid surface portion of the inner lid portion over the neck opening of the bottomed tubular container body
Thereby attaching the applicator to the lid in the state in which is disposed a coating member, a recess in the lid surface portion of the inner lid part, the concave
An outflow hole communicating with the inside of the container body is formed in the bottom wall of the portion . When not in use, the outer lid covering the inner lid is mounted. Thereby, the inner surface of the outer lid portion
The outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-shaped part protruding from
A taper that sticks to the surface and protrudes from the lower end of the rod-shaped body
The outer peripheral surface of the lower part of the convex part is opened at the upper end of the through hole part of the outflow hole.
In close contact with the mouth, the outlet of the inner lid is closed and the valve is closed in this state . In use, after the outer lid is removed, the container body is placed in an inverted posture, and in this state, the window is wiped while pressing the application body against the window glass of an automobile. By removing the outer lid in this way, the outlet hole of the inner lid is opened, and the coating solution contained in the container body flows down from the outlet hole of the inner lid, and the through-hole of the coated body and the coated body. And flows all over the coated body. Therefore, by wiping the window glass or the like while pressing the application body against the window glass or the like, the coating liquid can be easily and uniformly applied, and the dust and oil components adhered to the window glass or the like can be wiped clean. can do.
Furthermore, in the coating container of the present invention, by removing the outer lid portion, the outlet hole of the inner lid portion can be reliably opened, so that the coating liquid can be reliably discharged from the outlet hole even in the second and subsequent uses. Can be used.

Next, the present invention will be described in detail based on embodiments.

[0013]

1 shows an embodiment of the coating container of the present invention. Similar to the conventional example, this coating container has a plastic container main body 1, a plastic inner lid portion 2 to which a donut-shaped felt (coated body) 3 made of polyester is attached, and a plastic cap (outer lid). ) 4). In this embodiment, the cap 4 is
As shown in the figure, a bar-shaped body (convex portion) 25 is vertically provided downward at the center of the inner surface of the ceiling, and the length of the bar-shaped body 25 is set at the center of the donut-shaped felt 3. It is formed to a length that passes through the central through hole 3a. A substantially conical convex portion (a lower end apex of the convex portion is formed in a substantially spherical shape) 25a is provided downward at a portion slightly inside the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-shaped body portion 25. The outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-shaped body portion 25 and the outer peripheral surface of the lower portion of the convex portion 25a are in close contact with the outflow hole 9 formed in the inner lid portion 2 when the cap 4 is attached. . Thereby, the lower end of the rod-shaped body 25 is formed in the plug 28 that plugs the outflow hole 9. In the figure, reference numeral 4a denotes a threaded portion formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cap 4 and is fitted to the threaded portion 6a of the inner lid 2.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the plate-shaped valve element 15 provided in the above-mentioned proposed application container is not provided.
Further, in the lower concave portion 5a of the inner lid portion 2, the ridges 8 for the valve seat and the ridges 11 for retaining are not formed, which are formed by the application container proposed above.

More specifically, the container main body 1 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom, and a coating liquid (this coating liquid contains a water-repellent component) is accommodated in an inner space 1b thereof. ing. As shown in FIG. 3, the container main body 1 has an engaging ridge 20 on the entire outer peripheral surface of the neck 1a.
Are formed, and longitudinal grooves (the longitudinal grooves formed on the rear side are hidden and cannot be seen) 21 are formed at two front and rear portions.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the inner lid portion 2 comprises a disc-shaped portion 5 and an outer peripheral wall portion 6 formed on the outer peripheral edge of the disc-shaped portion 5. The upper concave portion 2 includes the plate-shaped portion 5 and the portion of the outer peripheral wall portion 6 located above the disc-shaped portion 5.
a is formed, and a concave portion provided at the center of the upper surface of the disk-shaped portion 5 is a lower concave portion (this lower concave portion is
5a, which has a significantly smaller cross-sectional area than the lower recess 2b formed in the above-mentioned application container.
A convex portion 5b is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the lower concave portion 5a, and approximately 1/4 arc-shaped felt supporting ribs 26 are formed at four locations on the front, rear, left and right sides outside the convex portion 5b.
Are formed to project at the same height as the lower recess 5a. In addition, a peripheral wall portion including the bottom wall and the outer peripheral wall of the lower concave portion 2b is formed on the lid surface portion 7.

The outlet surface 9 is provided at the center of the cover surface portion 7. The outflow hole 9 has a central small-diameter portion (through-hole portion) 9a formed in the bottom wall of the lower concave portion 5a.
A lower large-diameter portion (through-hole portion) 9b and an upper inclined surface portion 9c formed at the center of the convex portion 5b of the lower concave portion 5a, and the inner peripheral surface of the upper inclined surface portion 9c faces upward. It is formed on an inclined surface that expands. The cap 4 is attached to the inclined surface of the upper inclined surface portion 9c when the cap 4 is crowned.
The outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-shaped body portion 25 and the outer peripheral surface of the lower portion of the projection 25a are in close contact with each other. On the lower surface of the disk-shaped portion 5, an annular mounting wall 12 is vertically provided between the lower recess 5a and the outer peripheral wall portion 6, and as shown in FIG. At four positions, front, rear, left and right, at the lower end of the inner peripheral surface, engaging projections 12a that elastically engage with the fitting projections 20 of the neck 1a of the container body 1 in a retaining shape extend in the circumferential direction. It is formed as described above.

As shown in FIG. 5, the outer peripheral wall 6 has
A mounting portion 10 formed by continuously arranging a large number of protrusions 10a having a triangular cross section in the circumferential direction on substantially the right half and the substantially left half of the upper end of the inner peripheral surface of the upper concave portion 2a. Are formed, and both of these mounting portions 10 are formed.
The above-mentioned felt 3 is adhered and fixed. In a state where the felt 3 is bonded and fixed to the upper concave portion 2a, as shown in FIG. 1, between the felt 3 and the bottom surface of the lower concave portion 5a of the inner lid portion 2, the lower concave portion 5a is formed. The space 27 is formed by the height (that is, the height of the rib 26). Further, the outer peripheral wall portion 6 has a threaded portion 6a formed on an upper portion of an outer peripheral surface thereof and a ridge 6b formed all around the lower end portion. In FIG. 3, 1
Reference numeral 3 denotes a ridge that engages with the vertical groove 21 of the neck 1a of the container body 1.

An inner plug 14 having a bottomed cylindrical shape is fitted into the neck opening 1c of the container body 1. The inner plug 14 is formed with a through hole 14a at the bottom of the inner plug near the outer periphery (that is, at the eccentric position). A flange 14b is integrally formed on the upper end of the inner plug 14, and the lower surface of the flange 14b is placed on the upper end of the neck opening 1c of the container body 1. At the same time, the upper surface of the flange portion 14b is pressed by the lower surface of the lid surface portion 7 of the inner lid portion 2.

In the above configuration, when not in use, the screw portion 4a of the cap 4 is used as in the case of the above-mentioned coating container.
Is fully screwed into the screw portion 6a of the inner lid portion 2. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 1, the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-like body portion 25 of the cap 4 and the outer peripheral surface of the lower portion of the convex portion 25 a (that is, the plug portion 28) are opened on the lid surface portion 7 of the inner lid portion 2. The valve is closed in close contact with the inclined surface of the outflow hole 9 (upper inclined surface portion 9c). In addition, the inner stopper 14 is connected to the neck opening 1 c of the container body 1.
Fixed to Since the inner stopper 14 is provided with a through hole 14a at the bottom of the inner body 14 near the outer periphery, when the content liquid has permeability, the container main body 1 may be vibrated during transportation or the like.
Even if the liquid level in the inside is inclined or the splash is splashed, the above-mentioned inner solution does not directly hit the outflow hole 9.

In use, as in the case of the coating container proposed above, the screw portion 4a of the cap 4 is loosened to remove the cap 4 from the inner lid portion 2, and then the container main body 1 is set in the inverted posture. In this state, the felt 3 is pressed against the window glass of the automobile while the body of the container body 1 is pressed with fingers, and wiped. As described above, when the cap 4 is removed, the plug 28 of the cap 4
7 is separated from the inclined surface of the upper inclined surface portion 9c (the valve is opened), and FIG.
As shown in (1), the coating liquid flows into the lower concave portion 5a through the through hole 14a and the outflow hole 9, and then flows into the central through hole 3a of the felt 3 and the felt 3 at the periphery of the central through hole 3a. Flow in. In this way, the coating liquid flowing into the felt 3 spreads over the entirety of the felt 3 or is wiped by pressing the felt 3 against the window glass, thereby forming a central through-hole in the felt 3 and the felt 3. 3a, the coating solution flowing into the window glass can be uniformly applied, and
Oil components can be wiped off. In addition, the surface of the window glass can be subjected to a water-repellent process using the water-repellent component contained in the coating liquid.

As described above, according to the coating container, the coating liquid can be easily and uniformly applied to the window glass, and the dirt on the window glass and the like that cannot be wiped off with a wet cloth can be wiped clean. Can be. Moreover, since the above-mentioned window glass and the like can be subjected to water repellent treatment, even if the vehicle is driven on a rainy day, water can be repelled from the windshield and the rear window so that the wiper does not need to be operated. In addition, the front and rear views are kept good. Further, the flow rate of the coating solution is controlled by the outflow hole 9.
Can be regulated by the size of the central small-diameter portion 9a, and even for a coating liquid having a low viscosity, it is possible to appropriately adjust the flow rate and to prevent unnecessary flow of the coating liquid.

Further, the lower end of the rod 25 of the cap 4 can be guided by the inclined surface of the upper inclined surface 9c of the outlet hole 9. Therefore, the projection 25a provided on the lower end of the rod 25 is provided. Even if it descends in the upper inclined surface portion 9c of the outflow hole 9 in a state where it is slightly inclined, the upper inclined surface portion 9c
The convex portion 25a is guided to the center of the upper inclined surface portion 9c by the inclined surface, and the outflow hole 9 is completely adhered. Further, when the cap 4 is worn, the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-shaped body portion 25 of the cap 4 and the outer peripheral surface of the lower portion of the convex portion 25a are in close contact with the inclined surface of the upper inclined surface portion 9a of the outflow hole 9, so that the outflow hole 9 is double-plugged and the sealing is more secure. In addition, the rib 26 is provided in the lower concave portion 5a, and the area of the upper surface of the disk-shaped portion 5 for supporting the felt 3 is increased, so that even when a force for denting the felt 3 is used during use. Due to the elasticity of the felt 3, the felt 3 returns to its original flat state, and the coating liquid can be smoothly applied. In addition, since the inner plug 14 is provided and the through-hole 14a is eccentrically formed in the inner plug 14, even if vibration or the like occurs during transportation or the like, the coating liquid may directly hit the outflow hole 9. Thus, leakage of the coating liquid from the outflow holes 9 is prevented.

FIG. 8 shows a modification of the inner plug. In this modification, a through hole 32 is formed in a peripheral side wall of a bottomed cylindrical inner plug 31.
And a ridge 31a is integrally formed on the inner peripheral surface of the upper end of the peripheral side wall. A support wall 30 is suspended from the periphery of the lower large-diameter portion 9 b of the outflow hole 9, and a projection 30 a formed integrally on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the support wall 30 projects the inner plug 31. The ridge 31a is engaged.

FIG. 9 shows another modification of the inner plug. In this modified example, two through holes 35 are formed in the lower part of the peripheral side wall of the bottomed cylindrical inner plug 34. The upper part of the inner plug 34 is fitted to the lower large-diameter portion 9b of the outflow hole 9.

FIG. 10 shows still another modification of the inner plug. In this modification, a convex portion 36 is formed so as to protrude from the lower surface of the lid surface portion 7 of the inner lid portion 2, an L-shaped through hole 37 is formed in the convex portion 36, and the through hole 37 is connected to the outflow hole 9. Communicates with the central small diameter portion 9a.

In the above embodiment, a coating liquid containing a water repellent component (water repellent) is used as the coating liquid. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is also good.

[0028]

As described above, according to the coating container of the present invention, the outer lid portion is removed, and the container body is turned downward in this state. By wiping, the coating liquid contained in the container body can be uniformly applied to a window glass or the like with one touch and without soiling the hands, and dust, oil components, and the like adhering to the window glass and the like can be removed. It can be wiped clean. Moreover, when the windshield and the rear window of the automobile are applied with the application container of the present invention, even when the automobile is running on a rainy day, the front view and the rear view can be maintained well without operating the wiper. Further, the outflow hole can be reliably opened by removing the outer lid, so that the second and subsequent use can be reliably used. In addition, the painting
According to the cloth container, the outflow formed in the concave portion of the lid surface portion of the inner lid portion
Guide the lower end of the rod-shaped part of the outer lid with the inclined surface of the hole
be able to. Therefore, from the lower end surface of the rod-shaped body
With the protruding projections facing slightly obliquely,
The convex part penetrates the outflow hole even if it descends
It is guided by the upper end opening of the hole. As a result,
The outer edge of the lower end face of the body is completely adhered to the inclined surface of the outflow hole
The outer peripheral surface of the lower portion of the convex portion is the upper end of the through hole of the outflow hole.
It comes into close contact with the opening. Also for this,
When the outer lid portion is attached, the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-shaped body portion flows
At the place where the inclined surface of the outlet is in close contact with
The outer peripheral surface of the part and the upper end opening of the through hole of the outflow hole are in close contact.
The outlet is double-plugged at the upper and lower two locations.
Therefore, the outer peripheral surface of the lower part of the convex portion and the through hole of the outflow hole
Even if liquid leakage occurs at the point where the upper end opening of the
The outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the rod-shaped body portion and the inclined surface portion of the outflow hole are
Liquid leakage can be prevented at tightly contacted parts, ensuring reliable liquid leakage
Can be prevented. Moreover, on the lid surface of the inner lid
Attach the application body to the above middle lid with the application body arranged on the surface
Then, in the recess formed in the lid surface portion, around the outflow hole
Support the application body with positioning at a predetermined interval
The ribs are provided so that the
The force to dent the corresponding applied part
This force is also applied at a predetermined distance around the outlet hole.
It can be received by the specified multiple ribs,
Hardly dents.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a main part showing an embodiment of a coating container of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a cap used for the application container.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a container body used for the application container.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of an inner lid used for the application container.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the inner lid.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the inner lid.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the operation of the application container.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the inner plug used for the application container.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing another modified example of the inner plug.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing still another modified example of the inner plug.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing an application container proposed by the applicant.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state where the cap of the proposed application container is removed.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of an inner lid used for the proposed container body.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the coating container proposed above.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the coating container proposed above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container main body 1c Neck opening 2 Middle lid part 3 Felt 3a Central through-hole 4 Cap 7 Lid surface part 9 Outflow hole 25 Bar-shaped body part 25a Convex part 27 Void 28 Plug part

Claims (4)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A covering the inner lid portion 2 in a bottomed cylindrical container main body 1 of the neck opening 1c, concave on the upper surface of the lid surface portion 7 of the inner lid portion 2
Part 5a and flows out to the bottom wall of the recess 5a.
A hole 9 is formed, and the outlet hole 9 communicates with the inside of the container body 1.
Through holes 9a, 9b, and above the through holes 9a, 9b
An inclined surface 9c extending upward from the end opening.
Form, provided the coating member 3 to the upper surface of the lid surface portion 7 of the inner-lid part 2
And attaching a coating material 3 in the inner-lid part 2 in a state, the recess
5a, with a predetermined space around the outflow hole 9
In this state, a plurality of ribs 26 for supporting the application body 3 are provided.
In addition, a through hole 3a is formed in a portion of the application body 3 corresponding to the outflow hole 9, and an outer lid portion 4 that covers the middle lid portion 2 is removably attached to the through hole 3a. A rod-like body 25 inserted through the through hole 3a is inserted into the inner surface of the outer lid 4.
The rod-shaped body 25 is projected downward, and
The tapered convex part 25a faces downward on the part slightly inside.
At the time of mounting the outer lid 4 under the rod-shaped body 25.
The outer peripheral edge of the end face is in close contact with the inclined surface portion 9c of the outflow hole 9, and
The outer peripheral surface of the lower part of the convex part 25a is a through-hole part 9a of the outflow hole 9,
An application container characterized in that it is configured to be in close contact with the upper end opening of 9b . (2) Inner plugs 14, 31, 34 are provided below the outlet hole 9.
Is provided, and among the inner plugs 14, 31, and 34,
The through holes 14a, 32, 3
The coating container according to claim 1, wherein 5 is formed. (3) Inner stoppers 14, 31, and 34 are the neck of container body 1.
Fixed to the opening 1 c or the lid surface 7 of the inner lid 2.
The coating container according to claim 2, wherein (4) Each rib 26 is located on a concentric circle of the outflow hole 9
The coating according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which has been determined.
Cloth container.