JP7261081B2 - cosmetic container - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cosmetic container.

From the viewpoint of portability, most makeup cosmetics such as eye shadows, concealers, lipsticks, eyebrows, and eyeliners are filled and solidified and stored in compact containers.

As such a compact container, Patent Document 1 discloses that a plurality of cosmetic storage trays each provided with a cosmetic are detachably attached and stacked via a pivot portion so that each cosmetic storage tray is independent. A cosmetic container is disclosed that can be pulled out by rotating it. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a cosmetic container in which a plurality of card-shaped stacking plates each provided with a cosmetic are stacked, and the plurality of card-shaped stacking plates are interlocked with each other so that they can be deployed in a fan shape. ing.

Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-109010 Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 02-29610

In the cosmetic container of Patent Document 1, each cosmetic storage tray rotates independently. It is necessary to extract them while shifting the phases one by one. However, such an operation is time-consuming and troublesome, such as pulling out two or more cosmetic trays while they are stacked on top of each other. becomes more pronounced as the Therefore, the cosmetic container of Patent Document 1 has room for improvement in terms of operability.

On the other hand, in the cosmetic container of Patent Document 2, a plurality of card-shaped stacking plates can be interlocked with each other to develop in a fan shape. It is possible to unfold the food storage tray. However, the cosmetic container disclosed in Patent Document 2 is designed such that a plurality of card-shaped stacking plates are slid to each other and unfolded like a fan-shaped deck of cards. is not easy. In addition, since it is necessary to hold the back of each card-shaped stacking plate with a hand, there is a risk that the cosmetics adhering to the back of each card-shaped stacking plate will adhere to the hand. Therefore, the cosmetic container of Patent Document 2 also has room for improvement in terms of operability.

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a cosmetic container excellent in portability and operability.

The present invention provides a container body having a first wall portion and a second wall portion arranged to face each other, a support shaft extending between the first wall portion and the second wall portion, and the support shaft. and a plurality of cosmetic storage trays arranged to overlap each other along the extending direction of the container body, wherein the plurality of cosmetic storage trays are arranged between the first wall portion and the second wall portion. The plurality of cosmetic storage trays are configured to be freely retractable and retractable, and the plurality of cosmetic storage trays are rotatable between a storage position stored in the container body and an unfolded position pulled out from the container body. The first cosmetic storage tray, which is pivotally supported by the support shaft and which is arranged adjacent to the first wall portion among the plurality of cosmetic storage trays, has a surface on the second wall side. is formed with an arc-shaped groove extending along the rotational direction of the first cosmetic storage tray, and one or more of the cosmetics arranged closer to the second wall than the first cosmetic storage tray. The cosmetics storage tray has an arcuate groove extending along the direction of rotation of the cosmetics storage tray formed on the surface on the second wall side, and the surface on the first wall side of the cosmetics storage tray. An engaging protrusion is provided that can be engaged with the arcuate groove of another cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent to the first wall, and the second wall is located on the first wall side. each of the arc-shaped grooves has an engaging projection that can be engaged with the arc-shaped groove of the cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent to the cosmetics storage tray. When the storage tray is rotated in the deployment direction from the storage position to the deployment position, the engagement of the other cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent to the second wall or the second wall is performed. and a contact portion at the time of deployment with which the protrusion abuts, and when the cosmetics storage tray having the arc-shaped groove formed thereon is rotated in the storage direction from the deployment position toward the storage position, the second wall portion is positioned at the side of the second wall. The present invention relates to a cosmetic container having another cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent thereto or a storage abutment portion with which the engaging projection of the second wall portion abuts.

The cosmetic container according to the present invention is excellent in portability and operability.

It is a figure which shows the unfolded state of the container for cosmetics which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the accommodation state of the container for cosmetics which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 1 is an exploded view of a cosmetic container according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the 1st cosmetics storage tray of the container for cosmetics which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a view showing second to fourth cosmetic storage trays of the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment; FIG. 6(a) is a diagram showing a state in which all the cosmetic storage trays are in the same phase, and FIG. 6(b) is a diagram showing the state in which the first cosmetic storage tray is rotated in the deployment direction from the state of FIG. 6(a). FIG. 6(c) is a diagram showing a state in which the first cosmetic storage tray is moved from the state shown in FIG. Fig. 6(d) shows a state in which the tray is rotated in the unfolding direction, and Fig. 6(d) shows the state of Fig. 6(c) when the first cosmetic storage tray is further rotated in the unfolding direction and the second cosmetic FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the third cosmetic storage tray is rotated in the unfolding direction following the storage tray. It is a figure which shows the unfolded state of the container for cosmetics which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the unfolded state of the container for cosmetics which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

Preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to each claim, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential for the solution of the invention. .

[First embodiment]
First, a cosmetic container 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. The cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. A main body 10 is provided. In the present embodiment, when the cosmetic container 1 is rotated 180° around an axis passing through the center point of the first wall portion 12 described later and the center point of the second wall portion 14 described later of the container body 10, has the same two-fold symmetry.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment accommodates a plurality of cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D in the container body 10, and is carried in a cosmetic pouch, pen case, or the like. It is a portable compact case that makes it possible. Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 3, the container body 10 includes a first wall portion 12 and a second wall portion 14 arranged to face each other, and a support shaft extending between the first wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14. 16A and 16B. The container body 10 further includes side walls 17A and 17B and a partition wall 18. As shown in FIG.

In the following description, the direction from the second wall portion 14 to the first wall portion 12 is defined as “upward”, the direction from the first wall portion 12 to the second wall portion 14 is defined as “downward”, and the container body 10 A direction (Y direction in FIG. 1) orthogonal to both the vertical direction (Z direction in FIG. 1) and the longitudinal direction (X direction in FIG. 1) will be described as the “front-back direction”. However, the up-down direction and the front-rear direction referred to here are merely directions defined for convenience of explanation, and are not limited to the up-down direction and the front-rear direction in the actual usage situation. The cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment can be used in various orientations.

As shown in FIG. 2, the container body 10 has an elongated pen-like overall shape so as to be easily gripped by the user. It has a storage space (internal space) in which the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D can be freely put in and taken out. As used herein, the term “pen shape” means a long shape (bar shape) having a longitudinal direction. and long axis.

The ratio of the minor axis to the major axis (aspect ratio) in plan view of the container body 10 is preferably 1:2 or more, more preferably 1:5 or more. Visually, the ratio is preferably 1:4 or more, more preferably 1:5 or more.

In addition, the container body 10 has an overall rounded shape so as to easily fit the user's hand. It has a tapered shape. In the present embodiment, the container body 10 has two-fold symmetry, which becomes the same shape when rotated 180° around an axis passing through the center point of the first wall portion 12 and the center point of the second wall portion 14. have.

The longitudinal length of the container body 10 is preferably, for example, 50 cm or more and 160 cm or less, more preferably 80 cm or more and 130 cm or less. Note that the shape and size of the container body 10 are not limited to the illustrated example, and can be arbitrarily set.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14 are each made of a resin plate material formed in a horizontally long flat plate shape having a short axis and a long axis in a plan view. It has a tapered shape while curving from the center toward both ends. The plate material is not limited to being made of resin, and may be made of metal, paper, wood, pottery, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower surface of the first wall portion 12, fitting protrusions 13 protruding toward a first cosmetic storage tray 20A, which will be described later, are provided in the vicinity of the first support shaft 16A and the second support shaft 16B. are provided near each other. The fitting protrusion 13 is a semicircular protrusion, and is configured to be able to fit into a fitting recess 25 described later of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. Further, a magnet (not shown) that can be magnetically adhered to a magnet 27 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A, which will be described later, is provided on the lower surface of the first wall portion 12 .

As shown in FIG. 3, on the upper surface of the second wall portion 14, a cosmetic storage tray (in the first embodiment, a fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D to be described later) arranged adjacent to the first wall portion 12 side is provided. ) are provided near the first support shaft 16A and near the second support shaft 16B, respectively. The engagement projection 15 provided near the first support shaft 16A is positioned closer to the first support shaft 16A than the cosmetic container portion 24, which will be described later, of the fourth cosmetic container tray 20D pivotally supported by the first support shaft 16A. The engaging projection 15 arranged on the side and provided in the vicinity of the second support shaft 16B engages the cosmetic container portion 24, which will be described later, of the fourth cosmetic container tray 20D pivotally supported by the second support shaft 16B. is arranged on the side of the second support shaft 16B. The engaging projection 15 is a convex body that rises in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is configured to be able to engage with an arcuate groove 28 described later of the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D.

The support shafts 16A and 16B are, as shown in FIG. Axis 16B. The first support shaft 16A and the second support shaft 16B each have a diameter that allows them to be inserted through shaft holes 22 (described later) of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D, and extend from the first wall portion 12 to the second wall portion 14. It is formed in a cylindrical shape having a length up to Although FIG. 3 illustrates a configuration in which the first support shaft 16A and the second support shaft 16B are fixed to the second wall portion 14 side, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first support shaft 16A and the second support shaft 16B are fixed to the first wall portion 12 side. Alternatively, it may be fixed to both the first wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the side walls 17A and 17B include a first side wall 17A forming a peripheral surface on the side of the first support shaft 16A and a second side wall 17B forming a peripheral surface on the side of the second support shaft 16B. ing. Specifically, the first side wall 17A is configured to form a peripheral surface of the container body 10 on the rear side in the development direction of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D pivotally supported by the first support shaft 16A. The second side wall 17B is configured to form a peripheral surface of the container body 10 on the rear side in the development direction of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D pivotally supported by the second support shaft 16B. ing. In the first embodiment, as will be described later, the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D supported by the first support shaft 16A extend forward of the container body 10 (front side of the paper surface of FIG. Since the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D pivotally supported by the support shaft 16B are unfolded on the rear side of the container body 10 (back side of the paper surface of FIG. 3), the first side wall 17A is positioned on the rear side of the container body 10 (FIG. The second side wall 17B forms the peripheral surface of the container body 10 on the front side (the front side of the paper surface of FIG. 3).

The first side wall 17A is formed in the shape of a curved plate having a length from one of the longitudinal ends of the container body 10 on the side where the first support shaft 16A is provided to the longitudinal center. , The second side wall 17B is formed in a curved plate shape having a length extending from the end on the side where the second support shaft 16B is provided to the center in the longitudinal direction. Although FIG. 3 illustrates a configuration in which the first side wall 17A and the second side wall 17B are fixed to the first wall portion 12 side, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first side wall portion 17A and the second side wall 17B are fixed to the second wall portion 14 side. Alternatively, it may be fixed to both the first wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the partition wall 18 is formed in a flat plate shape extending from the end of the first side wall 17A to the end of the second side wall 17B at the center of the container body 10 in the longitudinal direction. The partition wall 18 divides the above-described storage space (internal space) of the container body 10 into a first storage space for storing the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D pivotally supported by the first support shaft 16A and a second support space. It is configured to be partitionable into a second storage space for storing the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D pivotally supported by the shaft 16B. In addition, although FIG. 3 illustrates a configuration in which the partition wall 18 is fixed to the first wall portion 12 side, the partition wall 18 is not limited to this, and may be fixed to the second wall portion 14 side, or may be fixed to the first wall portion 14 side. It may be fixed to both the wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14 .

The container body 10 can accommodate the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D pivotally supported by the first support shaft 16A between the first wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14 by the first side wall 17A and the partition wall 18. A first storage space is formed, and the second side wall 17B and the partition wall 18 form between the first wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14, and the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20A are pivotally supported by the second support shaft 16B. A second storage space capable of storing 20D is formed. In addition, the container body 10 has a gap between the open end of the first side wall 17A (one end in the longitudinal direction of the container body 10) and the partition wall 18 side end of the second side wall 17B. A side opening communicating with the first storage space is formed, and the opening side end of the second side wall 17B (the other end in the longitudinal direction of the container body 10) and the partition wall 18 side of the first side wall 17A are formed. A side opening (not shown) that communicates with the second storage space is formed between the ends of the housing.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are arranged in a plurality (first embodiment) so as to overlap each other along the extending direction of the support shafts 16A and 16B (that is, the vertical direction of the container body 10). 4 sheets) are arranged. The four cosmetic storage trays 20A-20D are provided on both the first support shaft 16A and the second support shaft 16B. That is, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment has two sets of four cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the cosmetic storage tray 20A arranged in the uppermost layer (on the side of the first wall portion 12) is referred to as the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. 20B and 20C in order, and the cosmetic storage tray 20D arranged in the lowest layer (on the side of the second wall portion 14) is referred to as a fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D is made of a resin plate shaped like a drop of water in a plan view, and is provided in the first or second storage space of the container body 10. It has a size that can be stored inside. In this specification, the waterdrop shape refers to a shape in which one side in the longitudinal direction of a horizontally long circle (an ellipse or a shape close to an ellipse) is tapered. Also, the shape and size of the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are not limited to the illustrated example, and can be set arbitrarily.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, each of the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D is formed with a shaft hole 22 penetrating from the upper surface to the lower surface at the end on the tapered side. . The shaft hole 22 has a diameter through which the support shafts 16A and 16B can be inserted. By inserting the support shafts 16A and 16B into the shaft holes 22, the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are stored in the first or second storage space of the container body 10 ( 2) and an unfolded position (see FIG. 1) pulled out of the container body 10 through the side opening of the container body 10 so that the support shafts 16A and 16B can rotate horizontally. pivoted. In the following description, the direction in which each of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D rotates from the storage position toward the deployed position is referred to as the "deployment direction." The direction in which 20A to 20D rotate from the deployed position toward the retracted position is called the "storage direction."

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, each of the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D has a cosmetic storage portion 24 for storing the cosmetic 2 on the upper surface thereof. The cosmetic containing portion 24 is provided in a region exposed from the container body 10 when the cosmetic containing trays 20A to 20D are positioned at the unfolded position (see FIG. 1). In the illustrated example, the cosmetic container 24 is formed in a laterally elongated circular shape having a size that occupies approximately two-thirds of the entire upper surface, but the cosmetic container 24 is not limited thereto. can be arbitrarily set.

The cosmetics 2 stored in each of the cosmetics storage trays 20A to 20D are not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of portability, powder cosmetics, paste cosmetics, or oil-based solid cosmetics are preferred. preferable. Specific examples include makeup cosmetics such as eyeshadow, concealer, lipstick, eyebrow, eyeliner, foundation, and cheek color. In the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, eye shadows of different colors (four colors in total) are placed on the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D pivotally supported by the first support shaft 16A. Concealer, lipstick, eyebrow, and eyeliner are stored in the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D that are housed and pivotally supported by the second support shaft 16B, but are not limited to these. The type and arrangement of cosmetics can be set arbitrarily. In addition, as a method of filling the cosmetic, for example, in the case of a powder cosmetic or a paste cosmetic, a pressure molding method (press molding method, ultrasonic molding method), a wet molding method (slurry method, back filling method). etc., and in the case of oil-based solid cosmetics, a casting method or the like can be used, but the present invention is not limited to these methods.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the first cosmetic storage tray 20A arranged in the uppermost layer has a fitting recess 25 and a guide groove 26 formed on the upper surface (the surface on the side of the first wall portion 12). A magnet 27 is also provided, and as shown in FIG. 4B, an arc-shaped groove 28 is formed in the lower surface (the surface on the second wall portion 14 side). Further, the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is provided with a knob portion 23 that is gripped by the user when rotating the first cosmetic storage tray 20A at the side edge on the front side in the deployment direction. The shape and size of the knob 23 are not limited to the illustrated example, and can be set arbitrarily. Also good.

The fitting recess 25 is a semicircular recess into which the fitting protrusion 13 provided on the lower surface of the first wall portion 12 can be fitted, and the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is in the deployed position (see FIG. 1). In the positioned state, the fitting protrusion 13 is formed at a fitting position. The guide groove 26 is a groove shallower than the fitting recess 25, and is formed in an arc shape along the rotation direction of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. The guide groove 26 extends from the side edge of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A on the front side in the deployment direction to the fitting projection 13, thereby allowing the fitting projection 13 of the first wall portion 12 to move into the fitting recess. 25 is configured to function as a guide.

The fitting projections 13 of the first wall portion 12 and the fitting recesses 25 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A cooperate with each other to bring the first cosmetic storage tray 20A into the deployed position (see FIG. 1). In the positioned state, it is configured to function as an unfolding locking mechanism that provides resistance against rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the storage direction. Such an unfolding locking mechanism is not limited to a concave-convex fitting structure consisting of the fitting protrusion 13 and the fitting recess 25, and any structure such as a pair of magnets, for example, can be employed.

The magnet 27 is provided on the side edge portion of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A on the front side in the development direction, and when the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is positioned at the storage position (see FIG. 2), the first wall 20A is positioned on the first wall. A magnet (not shown) provided on the lower surface of the portion 12 and a magnetic force are configured to allow adhesion.

The magnets of the first wall portion 12 and the magnets 27 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A cooperate with each other, and when the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is positioned at the storage position (see FIG. 2), It is configured to function as a storage-time lock mechanism that provides resistance against rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the unfolding direction. Such a storage lock mechanism is not limited to a pair of magnets, and may be any structure such as a concave-convex fitting structure consisting of a fitting protrusion and a fitting recess, a clasp structure, or a hook structure. Adoptable.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the arc-shaped groove 28 is an arc-shaped groove extending along the rotation direction of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A, and is arranged adjacent to the second wall portion 14 side. It has a groove width into which an engaging projection 29 (described later) of the cosmetic storage tray (second cosmetic storage tray 20B) can be inserted.

A wall portion 28a of the circular arc-shaped groove 28 on the storage direction side is configured to rotate in the deployment direction when the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is rotated from the storage position (see FIG. 2) to the deployment position (see FIG. 1). It functions as an unfolding contact portion with which the engaging protrusion 29 of the other cosmetic storage tray (second cosmetic storage tray 20B) arranged adjacent to the second wall portion 14 abuts. On the other hand, the wall portion 28b of the circular arc-shaped groove 28 on the development direction side is designed to rotate when the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is rotated from the deployment position (see FIG. 1) to the storage position (see FIG. 2) in the storage direction. , and functions as a storage abutting portion with which the engaging projection 29 of another cosmetic storage tray (second cosmetic storage tray 20B) arranged adjacent to the second wall portion 14 contacts.

The length of the arc-shaped groove 28 in the extending direction is the same as the cosmetic storage tray (second cosmetic storage tray 20B) arranged adjacent to the second wall portion 14 side in the deployed position (see FIG. 1). It defines the phase difference and can be set arbitrarily. For example, when all the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are configured to open equally, as shown in FIG. ) and the wall portion 28b (abutting portion at the time of storage) on the unfolding direction side about the support shafts 16A and 16B is the largest rotation angle of the cosmetic storage tray (the first makeup tray in the first embodiment). The rotation angle from the storage position to the unfolded position of the cosmetics storage tray 20A) is set to an angle obtained by dividing the rotation angle by the number of cosmetics storage trays. Such an angle α is, for example, preferably 10° or more and 100° or less, and more preferably 20° or more and 90° or less.

The second cosmetic storage tray 20B to the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D arranged on the lower layer side than the first cosmetic storage tray 20A are arranged on the upper surface (first wall portion 12 side) as shown in FIG. 5(b), the lower surface (the surface on the side of the second wall portion 14) is provided with an arcuate groove 28 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. An arc-shaped groove 28 similar to .

The engaging protrusion 29 is composed of a columnar protuberant body or the engaging protrusion 29, and is configured to be able to engage with the arc-shaped groove 28 of the cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent to the first wall portion 12 side. It is Specifically, when the cosmetic storage tray on the upper layer side (first wall portion 12 side) is rotated in the unfolding direction, the engaging protrusions 29 engage the arcuate grooves 28 of the upper layer side cosmetic storage tray. inside of the arc-shaped groove 28 to engage with the wall portion 28a (abutting portion at the time of deployment) on the storage direction side, and the cosmetic storage tray on the upper layer side (first wall portion 12 side) moves in the storage direction. When rotated, it relatively moves within the arcuate groove 28 of the upper cosmetic storage tray and engages with the wall portion 28b (contact portion during storage) of the arcuate groove 28 on the development direction side. is configured as follows.

The length of the arcuate groove 28 of the second cosmetic storage tray 20B in the extending direction defines the phase difference with the third cosmetic storage tray 20C in the deployed position (see FIG. 1). The length in the extending direction of the arcuate groove 28 of the cosmetics storage tray 20C defines the phase difference with respect to the fourth cosmetics storage tray 20D in the deployed position, and the arcuate groove of the fourth cosmetics storage tray 20D. The length in the extending direction of 28 defines the phase difference with respect to the second wall portion 14 in the deployed position. When all of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are configured to open equally, the arcuate grooves 28 of the second cosmetic storage tray 20B to the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D are arranged in the same manner as the first cosmetic storage tray. It is formed in the same shape and size as the arc-shaped groove 28 of 20A.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cosmetic container 1 having the above configuration has the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D in which the cosmetics 2 are accommodated. It is assembled by attaching the first wall portion 12 to the second wall portion 14 after attaching to both the support shaft 16A and the second support shaft 16B.

[How to use the cosmetic container]
Next, a method for using the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 6. FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 2, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment includes first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D attached to the first support shaft 16A and to the second support shaft 16B. By storing both the attached first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D in the container body 10, it can be carried in a bag or the like.

In this storage state, as shown in FIG. 6(a), the engaging projections 29 of the second cosmetic storage tray 20B are inserted into the arcuate grooves 28 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A, and the second cosmetic storage tray 20B is inserted. The engagement protrusion 29 of the third cosmetic storage tray 20C is inserted into the arcuate groove 28 of the tray 20B, and the engagement protrusion 29 of the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D is inserted into the arcuate groove 28 of the third cosmetic storage tray 20C. The engaging protrusion 15 of the second wall portion 14 is inserted into the arcuate groove 28 of the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D. In addition, in this stored state, the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A may be unintentionally locked by the above-described storage lock mechanism (magnets or the like provided on the first wall portion 12 and the first cosmetic storage tray 20A). ~ 20D is not expanded.

[Deployment behavior]
Thereafter, at any desired timing, as shown in FIG. Both or one of the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are pulled out from the container body 10 and unfolded to perform makeup retouching and the like.

In this case, the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are deployed by gripping the knob 23 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A and rotating only the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. done. Specifically, by rotating the first cosmetic storage tray 20A from the storage state shown in FIG. The engagement projection 29 of the second cosmetic storage tray 20B engages with the wall portion 28a (a contact portion at the time of deployment) of the arc-shaped groove 28 on the storage direction side of the arc-shaped groove 20A, and as shown in FIG. By further rotating the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployment direction, the second cosmetic storage tray 20B is pulled by the first cosmetic storage tray 20A and rotated in the deployment direction.

Then, the engagement protrusion 29 of the third cosmetic storage tray 20C engages with the contact portion of the circular arc-shaped groove 28 of the second cosmetic storage tray 20B that rotates in a driven manner, as shown in FIG. 6(d). 2, by further rotating the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployment direction, the third cosmetic storage tray 20C is pulled by the second cosmetic storage tray 20B and rotated in the deployment direction. do. Furthermore, similarly, the engaging protrusion 29 of the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D engages with the contact portion of the circular arc-shaped groove 28 of the third cosmetic storage tray 20C that rotates in a driven manner, and the third cosmetic storage tray 20D remains as it is. By further rotating the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployment direction, the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D is pulled by the third cosmetic storage tray 20C and rotated in the deployment direction.

The engaging protrusion 15 of the second wall portion 14 is engaged with the contact portion of the arcuate groove 28 of the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D that rotates in a driven manner when the developing portion is expanded, thereby allowing the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D to store the fourth cosmetic. The rotation of the tray 20D is stopped, and along with this, the rotation of the third cosmetic storage tray 20C, the second cosmetic storage tray 20B, and the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is also stopped. In this unfolded state, the fitting protrusion 13 of the first wall portion 12 is fitted into the fitting recess 25 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A, and the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are in the unfolded state. is maintained. In this manner, the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are used for retouching makeup, etc., in a state in which the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are deployed in a butterfly shape (fan shape) about the support shafts 16A and 16B.

[Storage operation]
After that, when the first to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are stored in the container body 10, the knob 23 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is gripped and only the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is moved. This is done by rotating. Specifically, by rotating the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployed position toward the storage direction, the wall portion 28b (storage side) of the arc-shaped groove 28 of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployment direction The engaging protrusion 29 of the second cosmetic storage tray 20B is engaged with the time contact portion), and the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is further rotated in the storage direction, thereby closing the second cosmetic storage tray. 20B is pulled by the first cosmetic storage tray 20A and rotated in the storage direction. By further rotating the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the storage direction, the third cosmetic storage tray 20C is similarly pulled by the second cosmetic storage tray 20B and rotated in the storage direction. Thereafter, the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D is pulled by the third cosmetic storage tray 20C and rotated in the storage direction.

The engaging protrusion 15 of the second wall portion 14 is engaged with the storage contact portion of the arc-shaped groove 28 of the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D that rotates in a driven manner, thereby allowing the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D to store the fourth cosmetic. The rotation of the tray 20D is stopped, and along with this, the rotation of the third cosmetic storage tray 20C, the second cosmetic storage tray 20B, and the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is also stopped. As a result, the storage state described above is achieved, and the device can be carried in a bag or the like.

As described above, in the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, of the plurality of cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D, the first cosmetic storage tray 20A arranged adjacent to the first wall portion 12 is Circular grooves 28 are formed in the lower surface (the surface on the side of the second wall portion 14), and the second to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20B are arranged closer to the second wall portion 14 than the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. 20D has an arc-shaped groove 28 formed on its lower surface (the surface on the side of the second wall 14), and an engaging projection 29 on the upper surface (the surface on the side of the first wall 12). An engaging protrusion 15 is provided on the portion 14 .

According to the cosmetic container 1 having such a configuration, all the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are moved in a butterfly shape ( Since it is possible to spread out in a fan shape or store them in the container body 10 in a state of being superimposed on each other, each cosmetic storage tray like the cosmetic container of Patent Document 1 can be rotated independently. It is superior in operability compared to the one that moves. Further, according to the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, the top surface and the bottom surface of each of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D can be used during the unfolding operation, during use in the unfolded state, during the storing operation, and during carrying. Since there is no need to touch the skin, there is no need to worry about the cosmetics sticking to the hands. Furthermore, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment can be carried in a bag or the like by storing all the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D in the container main body 10, thereby improving portability. is also excellent. Further, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment has all the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D unfolded in a butterfly shape (a fan shape), so it is excellent in playability and design.

In particular, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment resists rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the storage direction when the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is positioned at the unfolded position. Equipped with a locking mechanism when deployed. According to the cosmetic container 1, all the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D can be maintained in the deployed state simply by locking the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployed position, and each cosmetic can be stored unintentionally. Since it is possible to prevent the trays 20A to 20D from rotating in the storage direction and being stored, or the adjacent cosmetic storage trays from overlapping with each other, the cosmetic container is more excellent in operability. be able to.

Further, in the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, such an unfolding locking mechanism is formed on the fitting protrusion 13 provided on the first wall portion 12 and the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. Since it is realized by a concave-convex fitting structure with the fitting concave portion 25, the structure can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Furthermore, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment resists rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployment direction when the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is positioned at the storage position. Equipped with a lock mechanism for storage. According to the cosmetic container 1 as described above, only by locking the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the storage position, all of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D can be maintained in the stored state, and each cosmetic can be stored unintentionally. Since it is possible to prevent the plates 20A to 20D from rotating in the unfolding direction, the cosmetic container can be made more highly portable.

In addition, the container body 10 of the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment is formed in an elongated shape having a longitudinal direction, more specifically, in a pen shape. It has the advantage of being easy to fit in the hand even at times.

Furthermore, in the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, since the plurality of cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are provided on both the first support shaft 16A and the second support shaft 16B, one support shaft The number of cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D can be doubled while maintaining the thickness of the container body 10 as compared with the case where the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are provided only on the inside. It is possible to double the number and kinds of cosmetics 2 to be accommodated in one container 1 for cosmetics. In particular, the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment is provided with support shafts 16A and 16B on one side and the other in the longitudinal direction of the container body 10, and the two sets of cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are attached to the container body 10. By arranging them in a row along the longitudinal direction, it is possible to increase the number of the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D while providing the pen-shaped cosmetic container 1 described above.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a cosmetic container 1' according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in the cosmetic container 1' according to the second embodiment, the configuration other than the first wall portion 12 can adopt the same configuration as the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment. A description of the configuration to do so will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first wall portion 12' of the cosmetic container 1' according to the second embodiment includes an applicator storage recess 32 capable of storing the cosmetic applicators 30A and 30B, and an applicator storage recess 32. and an openable/closable cover member 34 that covers the recess 32 .

The applicator storage recess 32 is a recessed area surrounded by a flange 33 extending upward from the entire outer edge of the first wall portion 12', and has a shape and size that can store the cosmetic applicators 30A and 30B. have. The cosmetic applicators 30A and 30B stored in the applicator storage recess 32 are exemplified by cosmetics such as puffs, sponges, brushes and chips, but are not limited to these.

The lid member 34 is attached to the flange 33 via a hinge portion 36. The hinge portion 36 allows the lid member 34 to move between a closed state in which the applicator storage recess 32 is closed and an open state in which the applicator storage recess 32 is opened. is configured to be openable and closable in the The lid member 34 has a mirror surface 38 over substantially the entire inner surface (the surface on the side of the applicator housing concave portion 32). The lid member 34 and the flange 33 are provided with magnets (not shown) that adhere to each other by magnetic force, and are configured so as not to open easily in the closed state. The fixing of the lid member 34 to the flange 33 is not limited to magnets, and any structure such as a concave-convex fitting structure consisting of fitting projections and fitting recesses, a clasp structure, a hook structure, or the like can be used. can be adopted.

Like the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, the cosmetic container 1' according to the second embodiment having the above configuration is also excellent in portability and operability. Further, the cosmetic container 1' according to the second embodiment includes the applicator storage concave portion 32 and the lid member 34, so that it has a storage capacity (cosmetic storage capacity) equivalent to that of the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment. While maintaining the number of plates 20A to 20D), the cosmetic applicators 30A and 30B can also be carried together, thereby further improving portability and operability. Furthermore, since the cosmetic container 1' according to the second embodiment can be used to retouch makeup using the mirror surface 38 provided on the lid member 34, the operability is further improved, and the mirror can be carried separately. It is also more portable because it is no longer necessary.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a cosmetic container 1'' according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. A cosmetic container 1'' according to the third embodiment is the same as the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment, except that the mirror member 40 and the applicator holding member 42 are pivotally supported by the second support shaft 16B. 1 can be employed, the description of the common configuration is omitted. FIG. 8 is a view of the cosmetic container 1'' viewed from the rear side. 2 support shaft 16B.

A plurality of cosmetic storage trays 20A are mounted on the first support shaft 16A of the cosmetic container 1'' according to the third embodiment, similar to the first support shaft 16A of the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment. ~20D are pivoted. On the other hand, unlike the second support shaft 16B of the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, a mirror member 40 and an applicator holding member 42 are pivotally supported on the second support shaft 16B.

As shown in FIG. 8, the mirror member 40 is made of a resin plate having substantially the same shape and size as the cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D. (not shown), and has a mirror surface 41 over substantially the entire upper surface thereof (the surface on the side of the first wall portion 12). The mirror member 40 has a storage position in which the mirror surface 41 is stored in the second storage space of the container body 10 and a deployment position in which the mirror surface 41 is exposed by being pulled out from the second storage space through a side opening. It is pivotally supported by the second support shaft 16B so as to be rotatable therebetween.

The applicator holding member 42 has a shaft hole (not shown) at one end through which the second support shaft 16B is inserted, and a holding recess capable of detachably holding the cosmetic applicator 30 at the other end. 43. Examples of the cosmetic applicator 30 housed in the holding recess 43 include cosmetic tools such as puffs, sponges, brushes, and chips, but are not limited to these. The applicator holding member 42 has a storage position in which the cosmetic applicator 30 is stored in the second storage space of the container body 10, and a storage position in which the cosmetic applicator 30 is pulled out from the second storage space through a side opening. It is pivotally supported by the second support shaft 16B so as to be rotatable between the extended position and the deployed position. The applicator holding member 42 is configured to be rotatable independently of the mirror member 40 .

Like the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment, the cosmetic container 1'' according to the third embodiment having the above configuration is also excellent in portability and operability. Further, the cosmetic container 1'' according to the third embodiment has the same compactness (the size of the container body 10) as the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment by including the applicator holding member 42. The cosmetic applicator 30 can be carried together while maintaining the above, so that the portability and operability are further improved. Furthermore, the cosmetic container 1 ″ according to the third embodiment can be used to retouch makeup using the mirror surface 41 provided on the mirror member 40 . It is also more portable because you don't have to carry it around.

Although the first to third embodiments have been illustrated and described above as preferred embodiments of the present invention, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above-described embodiments. Various changes or improvements can be added to each of the above embodiments.

For example, in the above-described first to third embodiments, the unfolding lock mechanism that provides resistance to the rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the storage direction and the rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray 20A in the deployment direction However, it is not limited to this, and only one of the deployment lock mechanism and the storage lock mechanism may be provided. A configuration that does not include both the time lock mechanism and the storage time lock mechanism may be employed.

In addition, in the above-described first to third embodiments, the container body 10 is formed in an elongated shape having a longitudinal direction, but the shape of the container body 10 is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed. is.

Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, two support shafts 16A and 16B are provided, and a plurality of cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D are pivotally supported on both or one of these two support shafts 16A and 16B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which only one support shaft is provided, or a configuration in which three or more support shafts are provided may be employed. Also, the position of the support shaft can be changed arbitrarily. Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the number of cosmetic storage trays pivotally supported by the support shafts 16A and 16B is four. However, the present invention is not limited to this. can be arbitrarily changed.

Furthermore, in the above-described first to third embodiments, the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is manually rotated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A structure may be adopted in which a force means is provided and a plurality of cosmetic storage trays are automatically popped out by operating a lock button or the like. Further, in the first to third embodiments described above, the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is manually rotated to cause the second to fourth cosmetic storage trays 20B to 20D to follow the first cosmetic storage tray 20A. For example, the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D is manually rotated to cause the first to third cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20C to follow the fourth cosmetic storage tray 20D. It may be configured.

Further, in the first to third embodiments described above, the container body 10 has been described as having the side walls 17A, 17B and the partition wall 18, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one of the side walls 17A, 17B and the partition wall 18 Or it is good also as a structure which does not have both. Even in a container body without the side walls 17A and 17B and the partition wall 18, the space between the first wall portion 12 and the second wall portion 14 accommodates members such as a plurality of cosmetic storage trays 20A to 20D so as to be freely taken in and out. available storage space.

Furthermore, in the above-described first to third embodiments, the first wall portion 12 is provided with the fitting protrusion 13, and the first cosmetic storage tray 20A is provided with the fitting recess 25. Without being limited thereto, a configuration in which the fitting recess 25 is provided on the first wall portion 12 and the fitting projection 13 is provided on the first cosmetic storage tray 20A may be employed.

It is clear from the description of the scope of claims that modifications such as those described above are included in the scope of the present invention.

1, 1', 1'': cosmetic container 2: cosmetic 10: container body 12, 12': first wall portion 13: fitting projection 14: second wall portion 15: engaging projection 16A: first Support shaft 16B: Second support shaft 17A: First side wall 17B: Second side wall 18: Partition wall 20A: First cosmetic storage tray 20B: Second cosmetic storage tray 20C: Third cosmetic storage tray 20D: Fourth Cosmetic storage tray 22: Shaft hole 23: Knob 24: Cosmetic storage portion 25: Fitting recess 26: Guide groove 27: Magnet 28: Circular groove 28a: Wall portion of the circular groove on the storage direction side (during deployment) contact part)
28b: Wall portion of arc-shaped groove on development direction side (abutting portion during retraction)
29: Engagement protrusions 30, 30A, 30B: Cosmetic applicator 32: Applicator storage recess 33: Flange 34: Lid member 36: Hinge part 38: Mirror surface 40: Mirror member 41: Mirror surface 42: Applicator holding member 43: Retaining recess

Claims (5)

a container body having a first wall and a second wall facing each other and a support shaft extending between the first wall and the second wall;
a plurality of cosmetic storage trays arranged so as to overlap each other along the extending direction of the support shaft;
The container main body is configured such that the plurality of cosmetic storage trays can be stored between the first wall portion and the second wall portion in a freely removable manner,
The plurality of cosmetic storage trays are pivotally supported by the support shaft so as to be rotatable between a storage position stored in the container body and an unfolded position pulled out from the container body. ,
Among the plurality of cosmetic storage trays, the first cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent to the first wall portion has a surface on the second wall side that rotates the first cosmetic storage tray. A circular groove extending along the direction is formed,
One or more of the cosmetic storage trays arranged closer to the second wall side than the first cosmetic storage tray are arranged on the surface of the second wall side along the rotation direction of the cosmetic storage tray. and is engaged with the arcuate groove of another cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent to the first wall side on the surface on the first wall side. A possible engagement protrusion is provided,
The second wall portion has an engaging projection that can be engaged with the arc-shaped groove of the cosmetic storage tray arranged adjacent to the first wall portion,
Each of the arc-shaped grooves is
When the cosmetic storage tray having the arc-shaped groove is rotated in the deployment direction from the storage position to the deployment position, another cosmetic storage provided adjacent to the second wall portion side. a deployment abutment portion with which the engaging projection of the plate or the second wall abuts;
When the cosmetic storage tray having the arc-shaped groove is rotated in the storage direction from the unfolded position to the storage position, another cosmetic storage tray adjacent to the second wall portion is arranged. a storage contact portion with which the engagement protrusion of the plate or the second wall portion contacts;
The one or more cosmetic storage trays arranged closer to the second wall than the first cosmetic storage tray are deployed by being pulled by the rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray in the deployment direction. It is configured to rotate in the direction of
further comprising a deployment lock mechanism that provides resistance to rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray in the storage direction when the first cosmetic storage tray is positioned at the deployed position;
The deployment locking mechanism includes:
a fitting protrusion provided on one of the first wall portion and the first cosmetic storage tray;
a fitting recess provided in the other of the first wall portion and the first cosmetic storage tray;
with
The fitting recess is formed at a position where the fitting protrusion is fitted when the first cosmetic container tray is positioned at the unfolded position,
By fitting the fitting protrusions into the fitting recesses, the unfolded state of the plurality of cosmetic storage trays is maintained.
Cosmetic container. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage locking mechanism that resists rotation of the first cosmetic storage tray in the unfolding direction when the first cosmetic storage tray is positioned at the storage position. cosmetic container. The container body is formed in a long shape having a longitudinal direction,
The support shaft has a first support shaft arranged on one side in the longitudinal direction of the container body and a second support shaft arranged on the other side in the longitudinal direction of the container body,
The cosmetic container according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the plurality of cosmetic storage trays are provided on both the first support shaft and the second support shaft. further comprising an applicator holding member capable of detachably holding the cosmetic applicator,
The applicator holding member is rotatable between a storage position in which the cosmetic applicator is stored in the container body and an unfolded position in which the cosmetic applicator is pulled out from the container body. , the cosmetic container according to claim 1 or 2, which is supported by the support shaft. The cosmetic according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the first wall portion includes an applicator housing recess capable of housing a cosmetic applicator, and an openable and closable lid member covering the applicator housing recess. container.

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