JP3017844U - Compact container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The structure for opening and closing the container that houses the cosmetics and the lid, and the structure of the pivoting part of the inner plate have been improved to make the opening operation extremely simple and the container structure simple and economical. Provide a compact container. In a compact container including a container for containing cosmetics and a lid pivotally attached to the container, an engaging groove is formed on an outer peripheral surface of a peripheral wall of the container on the opening side, and a peripheral wall of the peripheral wall of the lid on the opening side is formed. The engaging piece is hung vertically on the lower end, and the engaging projection that fits into the engaging groove is projected on the tip of the engaging piece, and the elastic operation plate is erected on the lower side of the peripheral wall on the open side of the container. A protrusion is formed on the back surface of the finger pressing portion of the operation plate between the engaging protrusion and the engaging groove to release the engaged state between the engaging protrusion and the engaging groove. Further, in a compact container comprising a container for accommodating cosmetics and having a lid pivotally attached thereto and an inner plate pivotally attached to the lid or container, a thin hinge is attached to the edge of the inner plate on the pivoting side. The insertion piece is extended to form an insertion groove for press-fitting the insertion piece into the peripheral wall on the pivot side of the lid.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a portable cosmetic compact container, and more particularly, to improve the opening / closing structure of a container for containing cosmetics and a lid to press a finger pressing portion of an operation plate. Thus, the present invention relates to a compact container in which the lid can be easily opened and a compact container in which the structure for pivoting the inner plate is improved to simplify the structure of the entire container.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, many types of compact containers of this type have been developed and used as a portable container in which a lid with a single opening that is connected via a hinge is provided on the upper surface of a container filled with cosmetics.

By the way, generally, the lid and the container of this type of compact container are structured so that the open side can be locked by the engaging protrusion. FIG. 8 shows a conventional compact container 11, which is locked by engaging an engaging projection 12a formed on the front end of a container 12 with an engaging claw 13a hanging from the front end of the lid 13. ing.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, when using the compact container having the above structure, the container 12 is held by one hand and the lid 13 is pushed upward by the other hand to engage the engagement projection 12a and the engagement claw 13a. It is necessary to release the connection and further push the lid 13 upward with a finger to open it, and the operation is complicated and time-consuming.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The compact container of the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is a compact container including a container for containing cosmetics and a lid pivotally attached to the container. An operation plate that releases the engagement between the engagement protrusion of the lid and the engagement groove of the container is arranged on the peripheral wall, and a ridge is formed on the back surface of the finger pressing portion of the operation plate, which makes it extremely simple. It provides a compact container that can be opened by operation.

Some compact containers of this type have an inner plate for accommodating a puff or the like, but the compact container of the present invention has a structure in which the inner plate is pivotally attached. In addition to the above advantages, a structure for improving the simplification of the container structure is also disclosed.

[0007]

[The purpose of the device]

 As described above, the object of the present invention is to improve the structure for opening and closing the container for containing cosmetics and the lid, and the structure of the pivoting portion of the tray, so that the opening operation is extremely simple and the container structure is simple and economical. The purpose is to provide a compact container.

[0008]

[Constitution of device]

 According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a compact container including a container for containing cosmetics and a lid pivotally attached to the container, an engaging groove is formed on an outer peripheral surface of a peripheral wall on an open side of the container, and a lid is provided. An engaging piece is hung on the lower end of the peripheral wall on the open side of the body, and an engaging projection is formed on the tip of the engaging piece so as to fit in the engaging groove. A structure in which a flexible operating plate is erected, and a ridge is formed on the back surface of the finger-pressing part of the operating plate between the engaging projection and the engaging groove to release the engaged state between the two. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a compact container comprising a container for accommodating cosmetics and having a lid pivotally attached thereto, and a lid or a tray provided at the lid. The insert piece is extended to the end edge of the lid via a thin hinge, and the insert groove is formed to press the insert piece into the peripheral wall on the pivot side of the lid.

[0009]

【Example】

 The present invention which achieves such an object will be described with reference to the drawings of the following embodiments.

FIG. 1 is an enlarged sectional view showing an outline of a compact container of a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an outline of a compact container of the first embodiment of the present invention. Yes, FIG. 3 is a side view showing the closed state of the compact container of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the opened state of the compact container of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the open state of the compact container of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing the closed state of the compact container of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing an open state of the compact container of the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing an outline of a conventional compact container.

The compact container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has an improved open / close structure between the container 2 for containing cosmetics and the lid 3, and by pressing the finger pressing portion 5a of the operation plate 5, the lid is closed. The present invention relates to a portable cosmetic container in which the body 3 can be easily opened, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a lower portion of the container 2 on the open side peripheral wall 2a is recessed slightly inward from the outer peripheral edge. The wall 2b is formed, and the engaging groove 2c is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the upper portion of the lower wall 2b. The lower end of the peripheral wall 3a on the open side of the lid 3 is slightly recessed inward from the outer peripheral edge. The engaging piece 3b is formed at the position, and the engaging projection 3c is projectingly provided on the inner peripheral surface of the tip of the engaging piece 3b, and the lower wall 2b and the engaging piece 3b and the respective peripheral walls 2a. An elastic operation plate 5 attached to the lower side of the container 2 is arranged in a recess 4 provided between the outer peripheral edge of the lid 3 and the outer peripheral edge of the outer peripheral edge of the lid 3a. Forming an upper wall 3b recessed in one direction, and engaging projections 3c projecting from the inner peripheral surface of an engaging piece 3b provided at the lower end of the upper wall 3b, the upper wall 3b and the lower wall 2b respectively. Peripheral wall 2a. An elastic operation plate 5 attached to the lower portion of the container 2 is arranged in a recess 4 provided between the outer peripheral edge of the operation plate 3a and the rear surface of the finger pressing portion 5a of the operation plate 5 and the engaging projections. The gist of the present invention is to form a ridge 5b which is fitted between 3c and the engaging groove 2a to release the engaged state between the two.

As shown in the schematic diagrams of FIGS. 2 to 4, the container 2 is formed as a flat dish-shaped container having a substantially angular peripheral edge, and a peripheral wall 2 a having a wall pressure is formed over the entire peripheral edge. A dish-shaped drum 6 is provided inside the surrounding wall 2a of the container 2.

On the other hand, the lid body 3 is formed as a flat plate-shaped lid having a peripheral edge of substantially the same shape as the container 2, and is provided with a peripheral wall 3a having a meat pressure over the entire peripheral edge. A concave portion 3d surrounded by a rib is provided inside the peripheral wall 3a of the lid 3, and a mirror (not shown) is attached to the concave portion 3d.

The container 2 and the lid 3 are pivotally attached at their respective one sides, for example, via hinges 7 formed as thin hinges, and one side opposite to the hinges 7 is opened. As a result, they are connected so that they can be opened, and the lids are closed by engaging the respective open sides. These container 2 and lid 3 are made of synthetic resin or the like.

The container 2 and the lid 3 are pivotally attached to each one side, for example, via a hinge 7 formed as a thin hinge, and one side opposite to the hinge 7 is an open side. Are connected so that they can be opened one by one, and the lids are closed by engaging the respective open sides.

FIG. 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part on the open side in a state where the container 2 and the lid 3 are engaged with each other. As shown in the figure, a lower wall 2b, which is recessed slightly inward from the outer peripheral edge, is formed on the open side peripheral wall 2a of the container 2, and a lower portion of the lower wall 2b is provided with an operation plate 5 to be described later. A mounting groove 2d for inserting and locking the piece 5c is formed.

An engaging groove 2c is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the upper portion of the lower wall 2b, and an engaging protrusion 2e protruding in the outer peripheral direction is formed immediately above the engaging groove 2c.

On the other hand, an engaging piece 3b is formed on the lower end of the peripheral wall 3a on the open side of the lid 3 at a position slightly recessed inward from the outer peripheral edge, and the engaging piece 3b is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the engaging piece 3b. Is provided with an engaging projection 3c which is fitted in the engaging groove 2c of the container 2.

Since the lower wall 2b and the engaging piece 3b are formed at positions slightly recessed inward, when the container 2 and the lid 3 are engaged with each other, the lower wall 2b and the engaging piece 3b respectively. Peripheral wall 2a. A recess 4 is formed between the outer peripheral edge of 3a.

Then, in the recess 4, for example, an elastic operation plate 5 in which an attachment piece 5c is inserted and locked in an attachment groove 2d provided on the lower side of the container 2 is provided. The operation plate 5 is composed of a horizontally long rectangular finger pressing portion 5a and a mounting piece 5c extending below the finger pressing portion 5a. It has elasticity that can be restored by. Further, on the back surface of the finger pressing portion 5a, there is formed a ridge 5b which is fitted between the engagement projection 3c and the engagement groove 2a to release the engagement state between the both.

The drum 6 is filled with cosmetics, and a puff is housed between the upper end of the drum 6 and the lid 3. The container 2 has an inner frame wall (not shown) provided upright therein, and a drum 6 is installed inside the upper end of the inner frame wall to form a two-stage structure. It is also possible to store the puff between the bottom and the bottom.

FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are schematic cross-sectional views showing the compact container of the second embodiment having a two-stage structure. As shown in the figure, the compact container 1 according to the second embodiment includes a container 2 that accommodates cosmetics and a lid 3 is pivotally attached, and a lid 8 that is pivotally attached to the lid 3 or the container 2. In the compact container 1 configured as described above, the insert piece 8a is extended to the edge of the inner tray 8 on the pivot side through the thin hinge 9, and the insert piece 8a is attached to the peripheral wall 3a of the lid body 3 on the pivot side. The gist is that the insertion groove 3e for press-fitting is formed.

In the compact container 1 of this embodiment, the inner tray 8 is pivotally attached to the lid body 3 or the container 2 (the lid body 3 in the embodiment) constituting the compact container 1, whereby the lid body 3 is attached. It is possible to accommodate a puff (not shown) between the container and the inner plate 8. Further, the drum which is disposed on the container 2 side and accommodates the cosmetic is omitted in this embodiment for convenience of description.

As shown in the figure, the inner plate 8 is formed with a recessed portion 8b for mounting a mirror (not shown), and a step portion which engages with the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 2a of the container is formed in the peripheral edge portion. Is formed. Further, a single or a plurality of insert pieces 8a are extended through a thin hinge 9 at the edge of the inner tray 8 on the pivot side.

On the other hand, the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3a on the pivot side of the lid 3 is inserted into the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3a by notching a part of the lower end surface that abuts the upper end surface of the container 2 and opening toward the notch side. The groove 3e is formed.

The inner plate 8 is locked by pressing the insert piece 8 a at the edge thereof into the insert groove 3 of the lid body 3.

[0027]

[Action]

 In the first and second embodiments, when using the cosmetics, first, hold the container 2 with one hand and use the fingertip of the other hand to push the finger pressing portion 5a of the operation plate 5 from the outside. Press lightly. Then, the tip end of the protrusion 2c provided on the back surface of the finger pressing portion 5a is fitted between the engagement protrusion 3c and the engagement groove 2a, and acts so as to displace the engagement protrusion 3c slightly upward. .

In this state, when the finger pressing portion 5a is pressed, the engagement protrusion 3c of the lid 3 rides over the engagement protrusion 2e of the container 2, whereby the lid 3 and the container 2 are separated from each other. Be released.

In addition, in the case of the second embodiment, in addition to the above operation, the tray 8 is removed from the lid 3 from the state shown in FIG. 7, and the puff stored inside is taken out and used.

[Effect of device]

 As described above, the compact container of the present invention comprises a container for containing cosmetics and a lid body pivotally attached to the container. In the compact container, the engagement of the container body with the open side is engaged with the engagement groove. By providing the operation plate with a projection, which is fitted between the engagement projection and the engagement groove and releases the engaged state between the engagement projection and the engagement groove, the lid can be opened by a simple finger operation on the operation plate. Since it can be opened, it is not only excellent in usability, but also this operation plate can be arranged in the recess of the container, so that the appearance design can be improved. Further, in the compact container of the present invention, the pivoting structure of the inner plate is locked by the insert piece extending through the thin hinge on the inner plate, so that it is compared with the conventional pivoting structure having the shaft pin. This is an epoch-making and meaningful device having various effects such as simplification of the container structure and reduction of manufacturing cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged sectional view of an essential part showing an outline of a compact container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the outline of the compact container of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a closed state of the compact container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an open state of the compact container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the open state of the compact container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a closed state of the compact container according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing an open state of the compact container according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an outline of a conventional compact container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 compact container 2 container 2a peripheral wall 2b lower wall 2c engaging groove 2d mounting groove 2e engaging protrusion 3 lid 3a peripheral wall 3b engaging piece 3c engaging protrusion 3d recess 3e insertion groove 4 recess 5 operation plate 5a finger pressing part 5b Projection 5c Mounting piece 6 Drum 7 Hinge 8 Middle plate 8a Insertion piece 8b Recessed part 9 Hinge 11 Compact container 12 Container 12a Engaging projection 13 Lid 13a Engaging claw

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A compact container comprising a container for containing cosmetics and a lid pivotally attached to the container, wherein an engaging groove is formed on an outer peripheral surface of a peripheral wall of the container on the open side, An engaging piece is vertically provided on the lower end of the peripheral wall on the opening side, and an engaging projection that fits in the engaging groove is projectingly provided on a tip end of the engaging piece, and a lower side of the peripheral wall on the open side of the container is provided. The operation plate having elasticity is erected, and a ridge is formed on the back surface of the finger pressing portion of the operation plate, which is fitted between the engagement projection and the engagement groove to release the engagement state between the two. Characteristic compact container. 2. A compact container comprising a container for accommodating cosmetics and having a lid pivotally attached thereto, and an inner plate pivotally attached to the lid or container, to the edge of the inner plate on the pivoting side. A compact container characterized in that an insert piece is extended through a thin hinge, and an insert groove for press-fitting the insert piece is formed in a peripheral wall of the lid body on a pivot side.