JPH0225310Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] <Industrial application field> The invention can be used for, for example, containers for contact lens containers and their washing liquid containers, containers for storing portable cosmetics, rings, net dress, brooches, etc. It relates to a container mainly used for holding small portable items such as a container for storing small accessories, and which is carried by itself or in a handbag, pouch, etc.

<Prior art> Conventional containers for small items of this type usually have a light source such as a light bulb built into the container itself so that when the contents are used in a place with poor lighting, the light is turned on so that the usage status can be confirmed. There are very few that have.

Even if such a light exists, the structure that can be considered normally is such that the light can be turned on when necessary when the container is in an open usage position, as shown in Figures 8 and 9 of the appendix.

For example, regarding this imaginary structure,
To explain with reference to the figure, a container 01 and a lid 02 are connected at one side 03 so as to be openable and closable, and the container 01 includes a container 21 containing a contact lens 21', which is a portable item, and a container 21 containing a contact lens 21', which is a carrying content. The cleaning liquid container 22, storage liquid container 23, mounting liquid container 24, etc. used in connection with the use or storage of the container 21' are housed inside the container 01, and a light bulb 04, a switch 05, and a battery as a light source are included in a part of the container 01. 06 and a mirror 07 is attached to the lid body 02.

By doing this, the contact lens 21' is taken out from the lens container 21 and put on the eye,
Or, when removing it from the eye and storing it in the container 21, if the location is a place with poor lighting, turn on the switch 05 to turn on the light source 04, and remove it while looking at the mirror 07. It can be used very conveniently.

This is very convenient since it is possible to check the quality of makeup in the case of cosmetic containers, and it is also possible to check the state of wearing of rings, netdresses, brooches, etc.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> However, these items are themselves relatively small and often fall off by mistake when being installed. Especially in the case of contact lenses, it is difficult to find them if they fall in a dark place. In addition, since containers such as those mentioned above usually contain other small items at the same time, even if you open the temporary container and use the light to search for it, you will not be able to find the other contents. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to make full use of the light source because the light source must be stacked and used in a state that it does not fall.

In view of this, the present invention aims to utilize the light source of such a container for small items extremely effectively, and not only utilizes the light source when necessary when using the container for small items, but also uses the light source in unexpected situations as described above. In such a situation, this light source can be used with the container in the closed position, and the light source of the container can also be used in place of a flashlight at other times.

<Means for solving the problems> The structure of the present invention to achieve the above objectives is as follows:
To explain using FIGS. 1 to 6 corresponding to embodiments, the present invention is a container A in which a container 1 and a lid 2 are formed so that they can be opened and closed relative to each other by a hinge-shaped portion 3.
A cylindrical body 5 is formed in series with the hinge-shaped portion 3 of one of the container body 1 and the lid body 2, a light source body 4 is housed inside the cylindrical body 5, and the outside of the cylindrical body 5 is Light transmission windows 5a, 5a are formed facing the inside and
A cover body 9 is formed in series with the other of the container body 1 and the lid body 2 to close the outer window 5a when the lid is opened and the inner window 5b when the lid is closed as the lid body 2 is opened and closed. It is a structure.

<Function> Since the present invention has such a structure, when using or storing the contents, it is possible to turn on the light as necessary to illuminate the inside of the container, and also use this interior lighting device to illuminate the inside of the container. If necessary, it can be used as a flashlight to illuminate the outside with the container closed.

<Embodiment> Examples of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

1 to 6 of the drawings are diagrams showing one embodiment of the present invention, the general structure of which is as explained in the section of the means for solving the problems mentioned above, but this will be further explained in detail. Then, the container 1 is molded from a synthetic resin material, and has a structure in which a cylindrical body 5 is integrally formed over the entire width on one side of the container 1.
Light transmitting windows 5a and 5b are formed inside and outside the intermediate portion of. These windows 5a and 5b are provided with transparent curved plates 11 and 11 that transmit light, as shown in FIG.
is installed. This cylindrical body 5 houses a light bulb as a light source 4 as well as batteries 6, 6 as a power source, and a cap 8a is screwed into an opening 5c at one end, as shown in FIG. As shown, a switch rod 13 is attached to the inner surface of the cylindrical body 5 to form a closed circuit by contacting the lead wire plate 12 disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical body 5. A decorative ring 8b is screwed onto the opposite side of the cap 8a (the right side in Figures 1, 2, and 5). The lid body 2 is also made of a synthetic resin material, and as shown in FIG. The portion-forming side is bent 2b along the annular portion, and constitutes a part of the cover body 9 of the cylindrical body 5. In addition, the annular portion 3
A protrusion forming a cover body 9 having a curved surface connected to the curved surface 2b is integrally formed to protrude from the bottom plate 2a, and is located at an intermediate portion between the bottom plate 2a and the curved surface 2b. The inner surface of the cover body 9 is mirror-finished when the synthetic resin material is a pearl-like material or a metallic material, and in other cases, it is coated with metallic vapor deposition or metallic foil to provide a light-reflecting surface. It is formed on the surface 10. In addition, a mirror 7 is provided in the center of the bottom plate 2a.
is installed.

The annular portions 3a, 3a are rotatably fitted onto both end portions of the cylindrical body 5 and connected like a hinge, and assembled as shown in FIG. 1, and the cover body 9 is assembled as shown in FIG. As shown in , when container A is in the closed position,
Close the inner window 5b and open only the outer window 5a,
As shown in FIG. 4, in the open position, the outer window 5a
The structure is such that the inner window 5b is closed and only the inner window 5b is opened.

To turn on the light when using the container A, the cap 8a may be slightly rotated to bring the switch rod 13 into contact with the lead wire plate 12. 21 to 24 in the figure
1 shows an example of the contents, which are a container 21 for accommodating a contact lens, a cleaning solution container 22, a preservation solution container 23, and a mounting solution container 24 used for using or storing the contact lens.

FIG. 7 shows another embodiment, in which light transmission windows 5a and 5b are formed near both ends of the cylindrical body 5, respectively, and two light source bodies 4 and 4 are housed separately on the left and right. , the structure is such that cover bodies 9, 9 are connected to the lid body 2 in correspondence with the respective windows. For other partial structures, see Figures 1 to 6.
The explanation is omitted as it follows the explanation of the figure.

By forming the light sources in two places separated from each other on the left and right in this way, the light will not shade the fingertips that temporarily hold the contact lens when putting the contact lens on or removing it from the eye. This is very effective for attaching and detaching lenses.

The cylindrical body 5 and the cover body 9 of the window formed on the cylindrical body 5 according to the present invention are different from the case of the above embodiment, with the cylindrical body 5 facing the lid body 2 and the cover body 9 facing the lid body 2. Condition 1
It may also be implemented as a structure formed on the side. Also,
The cylindrical body 5 portion and the cover body 9 portion may be formed separately from the container bodies 1 and 2, respectively, and attached to each.

Further, the cylinder body 5 may have a structure in which only the light source body 4 is housed inside, and the battery 6 may be housed inside the container body 1 or the like. The protrusions forming the cover body 9 may not be formed partially corresponding to the window portion, but may be formed in a state corresponding to substantially the entire length of the cylindrical body 5.

Although the embodiments considered to be representative of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the structures of these embodiments. It can be implemented with appropriate modification within the scope of achieving the following effects.

<Effects of the invention> As is already clear from the above explanation, the invention has the following effects:
Simply closing the inner window of the cylinder and opening the outer window when the container is in the closed position, and closing the outer window and opening the inner window when the container is in the open position. Since this can be done automatically when the container is opened or closed, the inside of the container can be immediately illuminated when using or storing the contents in the container without any special operations required. When the container is not in use, it can be immediately used as an external illumination body, so there is the advantage that it can be used immediately as an illuminated container or as a substitute for a flashlight.

Therefore, when using or storing the contents in a place with poor lighting, even if the contents are accidentally dropped, the container can be closed and the light source can be used immediately, which is a great practical advantage. This is what we are doing.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 6 are views showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is an overall perspective view showing the lid open state, Figure 2 is an overall perspective view with each part disassembled, and Figure 3 is an overall perspective view with the lid closed. Fig. 4 is a vertical side view of the main part in the open position, Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional front view of the cylindrical body, and Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the rear side in the closed position. , FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view showing another embodiment with the lid open, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are perspective views of a conventional product with the lid opened, showing the contents removed and stored. It is. In the figure, A is a container, 1 is a container, 2 is a lid, 3 is a hinge-shaped portion, 4 is a light source, 5 is a cylinder, 5a and 5b are windows for light transmission, and 9 is a cover.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A container A in which a container 1 and a lid 2 are formed so that they can be opened and closed relative to each other by a hinge-shaped portion 3,
A hinged portion 3 of one of the container 1 and the lid 2
A cylindrical body 5 is formed in series with the cylindrical body 5, a light source body 4 is housed inside the cylindrical body 5, light transmission windows 5a and 5b are formed facing the outside and inside of the cylindrical body 5, and a lid is provided. A cover body 9 is connected to the other of the container body 1 and the lid body 2 and is formed to close an outer window 5a when the lid is opened and an inner window 5b when the lid is closed as the container 2 is opened and closed. Container for small items. A portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the cylinder body 5 is formed on the container body 1. A portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the cylinder body 5 is formed on the lid body 2. The portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body 5 is formed over the entire width of the hinge-shaped portion 3 of the container A. The portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body 5 houses the light source body 4 and the battery 6. The portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the width of the cover body 9 is slightly larger than the width of the windows 5a and 5b. The portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the width of the cover body 9 is formed to cover substantially the entire width of the cylindrical body 5. The portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the inner surface of the cover body 9 is formed with a light reflecting surface 10. The portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein the inner and outer light transmitting windows 5a and 5b are formed at one location on the cylinder body 5. The portable accessory container according to claim 1, wherein inner and outer light transmitting windows 5a and 5b are formed at two locations on the cylindrical body 5.