JP7155684B2 - Sliding container and drug container - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slide-type container, and more particularly to a slide-type container that can be easily and reliably locked and unlocked with a simple structure.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a sliding container in which a tray-like inner container having a storage space for storing articles is slid and inserted into an outer case to store articles. The inner container can be freely put in and taken out of the outer case by sliding it, and the outer cases are known to have various shapes such as a sheath shape and a lid shape.

For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a container in which an inner container having a second storage portion is slidably engaged with a main body having a first storage portion, and the inner container has a protrusion provided on the side thereof. A slidable container is disclosed that can be pulled out by pressing. However, in the container disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the inner container and the main body are not particularly fixed, there is a risk that the inner container may pop out due to impact when the container is dropped, for example, and the contents may dissipate.

In order to deal with such problems, there has been proposed a slide-type container provided with a mechanism for fixing the inner container and the outer case. For example, Patent Literature 2 discloses a knock-type slide case, and discloses a container provided with a mechanism in which the inner container is locked in the outer case by pushing it once, and is unlocked by pushing it again. . Further, Patent Document 3 discloses a medicine case provided with a structure in which an inner container and an outer case are fitted and locked, and the lock can be released by twisting the inner container.

However, a container such as that disclosed in Patent Document 2 requires a complicated mechanism for locking inside the container, which causes a problem that manufacturing is troublesome and costly. In addition, the container of Patent Document 3 requires a twisting action to pull out the inner container, and the inner container may be pushed obliquely against the outer case by twisting, making it difficult to pull out. could become difficult to handle.

Japanese Patent No. 5342261 Japanese Patent No. 4425618 Japanese Patent No. 5295981

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the prior art as described above, and provides a slide-type container which has a simple structure, does not increase the cost, and can easily and reliably lock and unlock the inner container and the outer case. intended to

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is
a tray having a storage portion for storing contents and having a knob provided at one end;
one end that is slidably engaged with the tray and can accommodate a portion of the tray other than the knob;
has a cylindrical exterior case with an opening and the other end closed ,
the tray has a fitting projection between the knob and the storage,
The exterior case has a fitting hole that fits into the fitting protrusion when the tray is housed in the exterior case,
The knob has a frame shape that follows the outer shape of the exterior case, and the knob consists of a knob branched into two pieces vertically by a slit extending from the knob in the direction of the fitting projection ,
The knob has a cavity in the central portion of the vertically branched knob,
The slide-type container is characterized in that the fitting between the fitting projection and the fitting hole is released by pinching the tab and crushing the slit.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 of the present invention is
2. The slide-type container according to claim 1, wherein the top portion of the fitting protrusion forms a slope that is lower on the storage portion side.

Further, the invention according to claim 3 of the present invention is
3. The slide-type container according to claim 1, wherein a window is opened on a side of the exterior case facing the storage portion when the tray is stored.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 of the present invention is
4. The slide-type container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a mounting clip is detachably provided on the exterior case.

Further, the invention according to claim 5 of the present invention is
A storage portion of the slide-type container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein any one of an aromatic agent, a sustained-release drug, a deodorant, an insect repellent, an antifungal agent, and a desiccant is stored. It is a drug container that

According to the invention of claim 1 of the present invention, there is provided a container in which the tray and the outer case are slidably engaged, and the fitting hole and the fitting hole can be easily formed in a normal molding process. When the tray is stored in the outer case, the protrusions fit together to securely fix the tray and the outer case. In addition, when releasing the fitting, by pinching the knob that is not housed in the exterior case and crushing the slit, the tray is elastically deformed and the fitting is easily released, and the tray can be easily removed by holding the knob. Since it can be pulled out, it is possible to provide a slide-type container in which the contents stored in the storage part can be easily taken out or replaced.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when the tray is inserted into the exterior case, the top of the fitting projection has a low slope on the side facing the exterior case, so that it is difficult to collide with the exterior case, and the tray is inserted naturally. The knob side of the fitting projection remains high after mating, so the mating does not easily come off, ensuring a secure fit. It can be a sliding container that can maintain

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the storage section and the outside can be ventilated through the opened window. For example, when contents such as a solid aromatic agent or a sustained-release drug are stored, the aromatic agent volatilizes through the window. In the case of a deodorant, the outside air can be introduced, and the state of the contents stored in the storage portion can be observed from the outside of the exterior case.

Further, according to the fourth aspect of the invention, a slide-type container can be obtained which is convenient to carry because the container can be easily fixed to a pocket of clothes or the like by means of a mounting clip, and which can be stored efficiently by removing the mounting clip. .

Further, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the drug container can store and replace various drugs easily and reliably, and can carry the drug, volatilize the drug, and introduce outside air. is obtained.

1 is an external view of one form of a slide-type container of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which illustrates another form of a fitting protrusion. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of how a tray is pulled out from the slide-type container of the present invention; FIG. 4 is an external view of the slide-type container of the present invention with the attachment clip removed; FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another form of the window; FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another form of knob;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

FIG. 1 is an external view of one form of the slide-type container of the present invention. FIG. 1(a) is a plan view, and FIG. 1(b) is a front view. The slide-type container 1 of the present invention comprises a cylindrical exterior case 10 with one end open and the other end closed, and a tray 20 having a container 24 for containing contents and a knob 21 at one end. The exterior case 10 has a fitting hole 11 near one open end, that is, the end on the side where the tray 20 is inserted.

Also, a window 12 is provided so that the inside can be seen through and the state of the contents can be visually observed. Further, when the content is an aromatic agent, it becomes an outlet through which the content volatilizes, and when it is a deodorant, it becomes an absorption port for outside air. Further, a mounting clip 13 is provided on the opposite side of the window 12, and the slide type container 1 can be mounted by pinching the edge of, for example, a pocket of clothes with the mounting clip 13, so that the container can be conveniently carried. It's becoming The mounting clip 13 can also be removed from the outer case 10 .

The tray 20 has a storage portion 24 which is a recessed flat surface for storing contents, and a knob 21 which is not inserted into the exterior case 10 is provided at one end. A fitting protrusion 22 protrudes between the storage portion 24 and the knob 21 . The fitting protrusion 22 and the fitting hole 11 have substantially the same planar shape, for example, a circular shape as illustrated in FIG. It is By inserting the tray 20 while sliding it from one open end of the exterior case 10, parts other than the knob 21 can be accommodated in the exterior case 10.例文帳に追加

The knob 21 is vertically branched by a slit 23 and consists of two knob pieces 21A and 21B which are provided with an interval therebetween. The gripping pieces 21A and 21B are shaped like a frame following the outer shape of the exterior case 10, and the center portion 21C is hollow, so that it is easily elastically deformed when gripped with fingers. 1(b), the slit 23 further extends from the knob 21 and reaches a portion 23' below the fitting projection 22. As shown in FIG. This makes it easier for the fitting projection 22 to sink when the knob 21 is pinched vertically in the figure.

When the tray 20 is completely inserted into the exterior case 10 as shown in FIG. The fitting prevents the tray 20 from falling off easily. Therefore, it is preferable that the fitting protrusion 22 and the fitting hole 11 have substantially the same outer diameter and that the fitting hole 11 is slightly larger because they are fitted without a gap. As a result, when the slide container 1 is fixed to a pocket of clothes, for example, with the attachment clip 13, the tray 20 is positioned downward, but there is no danger that the tray 20 will easily come off.

The shape of the fitting projection 22 may be a columnar shape as shown in FIG. 1, but as illustrated in FIG. can also Then, when the tray 20 is inserted into the outer case 10, when the fitting projection 22' reaches the edge of the outer case 10, it will naturally sink and elastically deform due to the effect of the slanted top portion, and the user will be able to Even if the knob 21 is not elastically deformed, the insertion proceeds without colliding with each other, so that the insertion is easy.

When the tray 20 is to be pulled out after fitting, since the knob 21 side of the fitting projection 22' is not lowered, it is firmly fitted into the fitting hole 11 and is not easily pulled out by simply pulling.

Materials for forming the exterior case 10 and the tray 20 are not particularly limited as long as they have good moldability and can be elastically deformed. It can be formed by a known resin molding technique. Appropriate plastic resins can be selected and used in consideration of workability, strength, elasticity, slipperiness, cost, etc. Examples include polypropylene resin, AS resin, ABS resin, polyacetal resin, polystyrene resin, and polycarbonate resin. , polyethylene terephthalate resin, polyamide resin, fluorine resin, and the like.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of how the tray is pulled out from the slide-type container of the present invention. 3A shows a state in which the tray 20 is completely inserted into the exterior case 10, and the fitting protrusions 22 are fitted into the fitting holes 11. FIG. The knob 21 is provided with frame-shaped knob pieces 21A and 21B that are separated by a slit 23 and have a shape that follows the outer shape of the exterior case 10. - 特許庁Through the window 12, it is possible to visually confirm whether or not the content is stored in the storage section 24, and the amount and condition thereof.

To pull out the tray 20, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the knob 21 is pinched from the direction of the white arrow and a force is applied. By crushing the portion of the slit 23 in which the fitting protrusion 22 is located, the fitting protrusion 22 is pulled out of the fitting hole 11 and the fitting is released. At this time, the gripping pieces 21A and 21B may be further deformed and crushed in the vertical direction, so that the engagement can be released more reliably.

After that, by pulling the knob 21 in the direction of the black arrow while holding it, the tray 20 can be pulled out from the exterior cover 10 without difficulty as shown in FIG. Operations such as taking out, replacing, and newly storing can be performed easily. Although the content 25 is not particularly limited, it can typically contain solid aromatics, sustained-release drugs, deodorants, insect repellents, antifungal agents, desiccants, and the like. Alternatively, a form in which a carrier such as a non-woven fabric is impregnated with a liquid drug may be used.

4A and 4B are external views of the slide-type container of the present invention with the mounting clip 13 removed, (a) a front view, (b) a side view of the removed mounting clip 13 and the exterior case 10, (c) is a plan view (however, the mounting clip 13 is shown on the opposite side of the exterior case 10 for the sake of clarity). The mounting clip 13 is fixed by fitting a side plate 13A and a T-shaped leg 13B from the side surface of the exterior case 10, and can be removed by pulling out in the direction indicated by the white arrow. A second window 14 may be provided in a portion hidden by the mounting clip 13, and the volatility of the contents can be enhanced. By removing the mounting clip 13, the form can be made more compact, and the storage efficiency is good.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another form of the window. The shape of the window 12 is not limited to those exemplified above, and may be (a) a plurality of slits, (b) a lattice window shape, (c) a diamond shape, (d) a bead shape, or the like.
It is possible to provide a container having a shape suitable for the characteristics of the contents and the purpose of use. Further, the planar shape of the fitting projection 22 and the fitting hole 11 is not limited to the circular shape as exemplified above, and may be a polygonal shape such as a rectangle as exemplified in FIG. 5(a).

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another form of knob. When the knob 21 is pinched near the center, the deformation of the fitting protrusion 22 can be increased more easily and the fitting can be easily released. This is an example of an extended shape.

As described above, according to the slide-type container of the present invention, a complicated locking mechanism is unnecessary and the structure is simple. It is possible to provide a slide-type container and drug container that can be used for

Reference Signs List 1 Sliding container 10 Exterior case 11 Fitting hole 12 Window 13 Mounting clip 13A Side plate 13B T-leg 14 Second Window 20... Tray 21... Knobs 21A, 21B... Knob 22... Fitting projection 23... Slit 24... Storage portion 25... Contents

Claims (5)

a tray having a storage portion for storing contents and having a knob provided at one end;
a cylindrical exterior case that is slidably engaged with the tray, can accommodate a portion of the tray other than the knob, and has one end open and the other end closed ;
the tray has a fitting projection between the knob and the storage,
The exterior case has a fitting hole that fits into the fitting protrusion when the tray is housed in the exterior case,
The knob has a frame shape that follows the outer shape of the exterior case, and the knob consists of a knob branched into two pieces vertically by a slit extending from the knob in the direction of the fitting projection ,
The knob has a cavity in the central portion of the vertically branched knob,
A slide-type container, wherein the fitting between the fitting projection and the fitting hole is released by pinching the tab and crushing the slit. 2. The slide-type container according to claim 1, wherein the top portion of said fitting protrusion forms a slope that is lower on said storage portion side. 3. The slide-type container according to claim 1, wherein a window is opened on a side of said exterior case facing said storage portion when said tray is stored. 4. The sliding container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a mounting clip is detachably provided on the outer case. A storage portion of the slide-type container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein any one of an aromatic agent, a sustained-release drug, a deodorant, an insect repellent, an antifungal agent, and a desiccant is stored. drug container.

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