JP5086808B2 - container - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a container, and in particular, the present invention relates to a container that can be sealed or a container that cannot be sealed.

  There are many different types of well-known containers that include a body and a lid on the body. Sometimes known containers have a sealing device that seals the body with a lid. Known containers are used for a wide range of purposes. In many cases, it is difficult to operate the lid, which is inconvenient.

  It is an object of the present invention to reduce the above problems.

  Accordingly, in one non-limiting embodiment according to the present invention, a container is provided, the container comprising a main body, a lid of the main body, and a locking device for fixing the lid to the main body. The locking device includes an operation unit that fits at least a part of the periphery of the lid, and at least one lock device that connects the operation unit to the lid so that the lid can be moved by the operation unit. The locking device is locked when the operating portion is lowered with respect to the lid, and the locking device is released when the operating portion is lifted away from the lid.

  The container according to the present invention is easily and conveniently operated by the operation unit. A simple manual operation of the operation unit is effective for sealing and opening the container when necessary, and for moving the lid with respect to the main body.

  The locking device may be used with or without a seal. Such unsealed embodiments do not require fixing holes and protruding hanging pins, so if the lid needs to be fixed and released without sealing the contents of the container, or the appearance requires a different style Or if a continuous body finish is required. These applications include cases where it is necessary to prevent the entry of animals into vehicle bonnets and trunks, toolbox lids, household covers, mechanical doors, storage or trash bins, or trash bins.

  The container includes a lock device provided with a hook, an engagement means that is provided outside the main body and engages the hook, and a control mechanism that controls the operation of the hook by movement of the operation unit. It may be. The engaging means is preferably a recess. Alternatively, if necessary, the engaging means may be made of a material including a protruding protrusion on the outside of the toilet bowl in place of the recess so that the engaging means engages with the surface where the claw portion of the hook is inverted. . Other alternatives include having a recess provided in the hanger and a claw secured to the toilet body. In addition, the combination of engagement means includes hooks and eye holes, stakes and holes, clasps and pins, or their scattered deformation provided on either a hanger or toilet.

  The control mechanism may include guide means provided on the hanging tool and a connecting member attached to the operation means and moving in the guide means. In the control mechanism, the guide means may be a long hole and the connection member may be a pin. Other types of guiding means and other types of connecting members may be used.

  You may attach a lid | cover to a main body so that rotation is possible. The lid may be pivotally attached to the main body by one or more pivot members. Alternatively, the lid may be completely removable from the body.

  When the lid is pivotally attached to the main body, the main body may be a toilet bowl. And a container becomes a part of flush toilet which uses the air apparatus which transfers excrement from a toilet bowl.

  The sealed container may have a sealing means. The sealing means may comprise a first seal and a second seal.

  In general, if the container has a sealing means, the body is adapted to receive a wide variety of solid or liquid products that need to be sealed to the body. Thus, for example, the container may be used to receive items such as breads, biscuits and cakes that hurt when the body is exposed to air for extended periods of time. The container may also be used to receive a liquid, such as a carbonated beverage, that becomes ineffective after prolonged exposure to air. Of course, the container is manufactured in a suitable shape depending on the individual product that is placed in the container.

  Referring to the drawings, there is shown a container comprising a body in the shape of a toilet 1 of a toilet, a lid 5 of the toilet 1, and a lock device for locking the lid 5 to the toilet 1 and sealing it. The toilet 1 forms part of a flush toilet.

  The locking device includes an operation unit 23 that fits in a part of the periphery of the lid 5. Sealing means for sealing the seat 18 to the toilet 1 and sealing the seat 18 to the lid 5 is provided. This sealing means is in the form of first and second seals 20, as will be described in more detail later in this document.

  The container has a plurality of locking devices that connect the operation unit 23 to the lid 5 so that the lid 5 can be moved by the operation unit 23. When the locking device is in the locked state, the locking means that forms the first and second seals 20 is sealed by the locking device. In addition, the lock device is released by lifting the operation unit 23 from the toilet 1 so that the sealing means is opened. Each of the locking devices includes a hanging tool 4, a recess 2 on the outer surface of the toilet 1 that receives the hanging tool 4, and a control mechanism that controls the operation of the hanging tool 4 by the movement of the operation unit 23. The control mechanism includes guide means in the shape of the long hole 12 of the hanging tool 4 and a connecting member in the shape of the pin 13 connected to the movement operation unit 23 in the long hole 12.

  As efforts are made to conserve water, it becomes increasingly advantageous to transfer excreta by pneumatic means. This is particularly applicable to flush toilets that can significantly reduce water by flowing using compressed air instead of water. A convenient way to achieve this is to provide a toilet that has a lid that can be opened and closed and that can be sufficiently sealed to pressurize the air in the toilet and thereby provide a means for the excretion to flow and transport It is to be.

  Conventional sealing devices that seal the lid to the body require a high level of manufacturing accuracy to ensure that the parts are accurately joined to form a sealed state. Such a high level of accuracy requirement is exacerbated by the fact that sanitary ware is most conveniently made of ceramic, but a high level of dimensional accuracy is not possible due to the deformations encountered in the manufacturing process. . Also, in sanitary ware made of ceramic materials, the brittle nature of ceramic materials limits the ability to secure components and produce an effective seal. Prior attempts to overcome problems such as these provide unrealistic solutions that require the use of non-ceramic toilets or where the user requires a high level of dexterity and understanding of operation. ing. This is not useful for mass market applications. Furthermore, conventional sealing devices are easily affected by contamination of the sealing device between the sealing surfaces.

  The illustrated container is easy to operate, allows a wide range of materials to manufacture the toilet 1 and provides a sealing device that allows for a wide range of dimensions and tolerances, thereby overcoming the above problems. Overcoming or reducing.

  As described above and described in detail herein, FIG. 1 shows the lid 5, the operation unit 23, and the seat 18 that is pivotably attached to the toilet 1 and is shown in the upward movement position. The seal 20 can be seen on the underside of the lid 5 and the sheet 18. The operation unit 23 is rotatably attached to the lid 5. The operation unit 23 shares a common rotation axis with the lid 5.

  FIG. 2 shows the sheet 18 in a fully lowered position. When the user holds the grip portion 24 and lowers the operation portion 23, the lid 5 is suspended by the hanging tool 4.

  FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the hanging tool 4 and the first and second seals 20 in a state where the lid 5 and the seat 18 are raised and the seal lip 21 exhibits a natural inclination.

  Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, FIG. 4 shows an assembling procedure for arranging the stepped tongue portion 8 of the hanging tool 4 in the long hole 7 of the lid in the arrow “A” direction. FIG. 5 shows an assembling procedure for fixing the hanging tool 4 to the restrained position when the stepped tongue 8 is engaged with the long hole 7 of the lid by lowering the hanging tool 4 in the direction of the arrow “B”. Yes.

  FIG. 6 shows the lid 5 and the sheet 18 released in the fully lowered position. Since the operation part 23 does not overlap with the lid, the hanger 4 does not move inward so as to engage with the recess 1 of the toilet bowl.

  FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the hanging tool 4 and the first and second seals 20 at the position shown in FIG. Shown are the cushions 22 between the seat 18 and the lid 5 respectively placed on the upper part 18 of the seat and the edge 17 of the toilet bowl. The seal tongue 21 is lying with respect to their mating surfaces.

  FIG. 8 shows the lid 5 and the operation unit 23 in the locked position. As shown in FIG. 6, the sheet 18 and the lid 5 are completely lowered, but the stopper 25 of the operation part rests on the concave part 26 of the lid, so that the operation part 23 overlaps the lid 5 exactly. For this reason, the nail | claw part 9 of the hanging tool 4 is located in the recessed part 2 of a toilet bowl.

  FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the hanging tool 4 and the seal 21 shown in FIG. As soon as the guide pin 13 moves along the guide elongated hole 12 and pushes the hook 4 inward, the operation portion 23 comes to a completely lowered position, and the nail portion 9 is turned to the reverse surface of the recess 3 of the toilet bowl. Engage with.

  FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of one of the first and second seals 20 and shows the seal 20 having a positioning tongue 26 and an inverted projection 27.

  The configuration and operation of the illustrated container are as follows. The toilet 1 is provided with a recess 2 located on a curved plane 3 that fits well with the hanger 4. The lid 5 is pivotable about a hinge 6 and is provided with one or more elongated holes 7 which are located on the toilet recess 2 when in the closed position.

  The hanging tool 4 is provided with a stepped tongue 8 at one end. As shown in FIG. 4, the stepped tongue portion 8 slides in the long hole 7 of the lid in the arrow “A” direction when the hanging tool 4 is provided at a vertical angle. However, the stepped tongue 8 forms a constraining hinge when lowered in the direction of arrow “B” as shown in FIG.

  The hook 4 is provided with a claw 9 at the other end, and engages with the recess 2 of the toilet 1. Each nail | claw part 9 is comprised including the inclined surface 10 and the rounded contact point 11, and when the stress is received or bent by the pressurization of the toilet bowl 1, it grasps the recessed part 2 without moving outside. During pressurization, the lid 5 is raised until the nail part 9 comes into contact with the recess 2 of the toilet bowl, and the hanging tool 4 is raised. There is no. As shown in the figure, when using a plurality of hooks 4, the lid 5 bends until all the hooks 4 grasp the toilet 1 during pressurization.

  The hanging tool 4 further includes an offset path of the long hole 12 for receiving and advancing the guide pin 13 restrained by the operation protrusion 14 on the outer surface thereof. As shown in the figure, the operation unit 23 is located on and around the lid 5 and is rotatable around the hinge 6. The operation part 23 includes one or more protrusions 14 for positioning the restraining pin 13 passing through the long hole 12. When the operating part 23 is completely lowered, it forms a flat irregularity in a state in which it is visibly communicated that the lid 5 has been completely locked onto the toilet 1, preventing extra sealing. To be placed in the recess 26 of the lid.

  When the operating portion 23 is raised, the guide pin 13 moves up the elongated hole 12, thereby forcing the hanging tool 4 to be hinged in the elongated hole 7 of the lid and out of the concave portion 2 of the toilet bowl. When the guide pin 13 reaches the end of the passage of the long hole 12, the guide pin 12 applies a push-up force to the hanging tool 4 to raise the lid 5. This is because the hook 5 cannot return to the vertical angle required to remove the stepped tongue 8 from the lid 5 as shown in FIG.

  On the contrary, when the operation unit 23 is lowered, the lid 5 hangs down from the operation unit 23 due to the weight of the lid 5. For this reason, the hanging tool 4 moves to the outer position where the lid 5 is suspended by the guide pin 13. The lid 5 includes a notch portion 15 adjacent to the grip portion 24 of the operation portion. Even when the user inadvertently grasps the lid 5 while lowering the operation portion 23, the lid 5 is caused by the notch portion 15. It does not obstruct the toilet rim 17 before it is lowered sufficiently to move the hanger 4 to the release position and close it. However, since the hanging tool 4 has an inclined tip 16 and is configured so that the parts are sufficiently flexible, a force is applied downward by the operation unit 23 with the lid 5 placed in the locked position. Even if they are locked in their inner position, it is possible to provide the recess 2 so that the hanger 4 moves beyond the toilet rim 17 and assumes the locked position.

  Further, the guide pins 13 may be removed from their restrained positions, so that the operating portion 23 is freely raised independently, and the hanging tool 4 is removed from their long holes 7 for cleaning and maintenance. May be.

  The sheet 18 is rotatable around the hinge 6 and has one or more notches 19 so as to give a gap to the claw 9. The seat 18 is not attached to the lid 5 or the operation unit 14, and it rises independently.

  The seat 18 and the lid 5 each have a flexible seal 20. Each flexible seal 20 has an inward and downward facing tongue 21. As shown in FIG. 7, when the sheet 18 and the lid 5 are lowered, the first and second seals 20 come into contact with the toilet edge 17 and the sheet 18 under them, and the tongue 21 falls to the mating surface.

  The lid 5 and the seat 18 are provided to contact the toilet rim 17 and the top 18 of the seat to form a rest pad or a backing plate that sufficiently holds a uniform tight gap. Further buffer section 22 is provided. This uniform tight gap prevents the seal 20 from being compressed or deformed.

  As shown in the figure, during the operation of the container, the tongue portion 21 of the seal is pushed against the mating surface by the pressurization of the toilet 1 and creates a sealed state. The properties of the first and second seals 20 are that when the lid 5 is raised and bent during pressurization, the seal moves and the tongue 21 of the seal continues to be pushed against the mating surface, so that the position of the seal Regardless of, it is designed to maintain an effective seal. In addition, the pressurization pushes the seal tongue 21 around the mating surfaces to maintain a hermetic seal sufficient for cleaning. Also, the sealing device is minimized because the seal is not fixed or compressed.

  The first and second seals 20 each have a tongue 26 that fits into the corresponding groove in the lid and sheet. The tongue includes a protrusion 27 that stands upside down along its length. This inverted projection 27 is pressed flat against the tongue 26 when the tongue 26 is so pushed into the groove of the lid 5 or the sheet 18. The inverted protrusion 27 holds the side surface of the groove and opens outward to hold it more strongly, thereby preventing the seal from coming out of the groove during pressurization. However, when it is necessary to remove the seal for maintenance, the resistance of the protruding protrusion 27 is overcome by sufficient force.

The container shown in the drawings of this document has the following advantages.
1. One-handed operation is possible. When the operation unit 23 is raised, the hanging tool 4 is moved to the outside and the lid 5 is raised, so that the plurality of hanging tools 4 are automatically released by one operation. When the operation unit 23 is lowered, the lid 5 is automatically closed and the lid 5 is locked at an appropriate position.
2. The lid 5 can bend away from the toilet 1 during pressurization, but the tongue of the seal is continuously pressed against the mating surface by the pressure of the air to create a sealed state. Any gap between the seal by the deformed or damaged toilet 1 and the toilet 1 is sealed by pressurization. Also, the seal tongue envelops various dirt or debris that occurs in the seal path during use.
3. There is no need to secure the hanger 4 in place or even contact the toilet 1 to form an effective seal. When pressurization occurs, the hook 4 is raised until the lid 5 comes into contact, and the lid 5 bends until all the hooks 4 are fitted, whereby the sealing device self-adjusts. Such a configuration is particularly useful where there is a deformation of the ceramic toilet 1 and / or where the tolerance changes. This eliminates the need to align the lid and toilet parts and increases acceptable manufacturing tolerances.
4). The user need not touch the dirty lid 5 as much as possible. The operation unit 23 provides a convenient point that does not require contact with potential dirt.
5. The operation unit 23 does not exactly overlap the lid 5 when the hanging tool 4 does not fit into the recess 2 of the toilet bowl. This clearly tells the user that the lid 5 is not locked.
6). The seal has inverted projections along the tongues and is pushed into a groove that seals the lid 5 and the sheet. This allows for easy assembly and easy replacement, eliminating the need to cut off the lid 5 and the lower part of the sheet 18, thus avoiding manufacturing difficulties.
7). The container does not require the provision of a fixing hole or protruding hook pin that engages the lid, thus improving the cleanliness, comfort and appearance while the mating surfaces remain integral.

  Naturally, the above-described embodiments according to the invention according to the attached drawings are given by way of example only and may be modified. Thus, for example, the container may be another type of container that is applied to a non-hygienic device. Generally, a container is a container that requires a lid that is tightly locked to the body and sealed. In some containers, only one locking device is suitable rather than two or more locking devices. In the drawing, a hinge may be provided on the side of the toilet to reduce the possibility of contamination during use. Alternatively, the hinge may be provided in the edge of the toilet bowl or at another convenient location. The hanging tool does not have to have a pivot point as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and when the operating portion applies a force upward or downward, the hanging tool may bend in and jump out. It may be made of an elastic, flexible material that is firmly fixed to the lid so that it can be fully made. The seal may be a compression type. In some containers, the seal may be omitted.

  Embodiments according to the invention are described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the container in a substantially open position. FIG. 2 shows the container of FIG. 1 in a substantially sealed position. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a detailed portion of the container at the position shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an assembling procedure for assembling a locking device forming a part of the container shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an assembling procedure for assembling a locking device forming a part of the container shown in FIG. FIG. 6 shows the container of FIG. 1 in a substantially closed and sealed position. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a detailed portion of the container at the position shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the container shown in FIG. 1 in a completely closed, sealed and locked state. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a detailed portion of the container at the position shown in FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a part of the sealing means used in the container shown in FIG.

Claims (12)

Toilet bowl,
A lid rotatably connected to the toilet;
A toilet container comprising a locking device for fixing the lid to the toilet,
An operation unit that fits at least part of the periphery of the lid;
Comprising at least one locking device for connecting the operating part to the lid so that the lid is movable by the operating part;
The locking device locks when the operating portion is lowered relative to the lid;
The toilet container is released when the operation unit is lifted away from the lid.   Each of the locking devices includes a hanging tool, an engaging means that is provided outside the toilet and engages the hanging tool, and a control mechanism that controls the operation of the hanging tool due to the movement of the operation unit. The toilet container according to claim 1.   The toilet container according to claim 2, wherein the engaging means is a recess.   4. The toilet container according to claim 2, wherein the control mechanism includes guide means provided in the hanging tool, and a connecting component connected to the operation unit and moving in the guide means. 5. .   The toilet container according to claim 4, wherein the guide means is a long hole and the connecting part is a pin. The toilet container according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising a sealing means. The toilet container according to claim 6 , wherein the sealing means includes a first seal and a second seal. The toilet container according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the operation unit and the lid are configured to rotate around a common axis. It said locking device is any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said locking device automatically released to in one operation by the operating portion is raised and is configured to raise the lid 1 Toilet container according to item. The toilet container according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the operation unit overlaps the lid when the lid is locked. The toilet container according to claim 6 or 7 , wherein the sealing means is configured to self-adjust when an internal pressure is applied to the toilet container. The toilet container according to claim 11 , wherein when the internal pressure is applied to the toilet container, the lid is bent and bent so that the sealing means maintains an airtight seal.

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