JPH0335194Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] [Industrial application field] This invention is a device in which a small amount of chili vinegar, which is made by adding soy sauce, vinegar, etc. to fruit juice like ponzu sauce, is placed in a small amount, and when used, it can be used as a pourer. This invention relates to a container for chili vinegar.

[Conventional technology]

As is well known, chili vinegar is used in a variety of dishes, both Japanese and Western, and because the amount used is relatively small, it creates a unique flavor and freshness when served on the table. Preferably, the container is such that it can

However, this type of container is generally sold in a relatively large bottle, and if it is served as is, it not only detracts from the beauty of the dining table, but also destroys its taste. For this reason, for example, for business use, it is customary to dispense the liquid into small pour-over bottles. However, these small pour-over bottles require frequent maintenance for hygiene reasons, the trouble of dispensing them is unavoidable, and because they are shaped like bottles themselves, they are not very aesthetically pleasing. .

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

This invention solves the problems of the conventional chili vinegar containers mentioned above, and provides a chili vinegar container that not only enhances the taste at the dining table but also can be used hygienically as a pourer without the need for dispensing. The purpose is to

[Means for solving problems]

As a result of intensive study to achieve the above objective, the inventor of this invention found that each part of this natural form could be used as a functional element as a container and pourer for chili vinegar, in a form similar to that of a natural citrus fruit. We have devised a container for chili vinegar that can be easily and hygienically poured using the same operation as squeezing a fruit, and is also suitable for use as a disposable type that eliminates the hassle of dispensing.

That is, in this invention, a cylindrical opening projecting upward is formed on the top of a flexible container body made of synthetic resin to have a citrus fruit-like appearance and color. This relates to a container for chili vinegar, which has a removable synthetic resin lid that fits and closes, and is formed in the shape of a flower stalk, and a leaf-shaped handle that projects laterally is integrally formed on the lid. be.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show an example of a container for chili vinegar according to this invention. In the same figure,
1 is a container body made of synthetic resin, which has a citrus fruit-like appearance, for example, a hollow fruit shape with a radius of about 1.5 to 2.0 cm, is thin-walled to be flexible, and is colored green. has been done. Reference numeral 2 designates a minute unevenness forming a so-called tangerine skin formed on the entire outer surface of the container body 1, and 3 designates a cylindrical opening formed in an upwardly projecting shape at the top of the container body 1. A removable lid 4 is screwed onto the mouth 3 and is formed of synthetic resin in the shape of a flower stalk and fits onto the mouth 3 to close it. Reference numeral 5 denotes a threaded portion between the mouth portion 3 and the lid body 4. On the side surface of the lid body 4, there is a leaf-shaped synthetic resin handle portion 6 that protrudes laterally.
is formed in one piece and is also colored green. Note that 7 is a flat part formed at the lower part of the container body 1 for maintaining the posture.

As the synthetic resin constituting the container body 1 and the lid 4, polyethylene, polypropylene, melamine, etc. are suitable in terms of flexibility and coloring. There are various methods for molding these resins, such as blow molding and injection molding, but in the case of the container body 1, 0.2
In order to maintain flexibility with a wall thickness of about 1.0 mm, blow molding is particularly preferred.

The chili vinegar container having the above structure is put into practical use as follows. For example, 20% kabosu fruit juice, soy sauce
The container body 1 is filled with chili vinegar consisting of 70% table vinegar, 5% table vinegar, and some additives. This filling amount is 15
~100 c.c., which corresponds to approximately one use. The chili vinegar can be filled easily and hygienically by using a known vacuum method.

The container filled with chili vinegar is served as it is on the dining table, and when used, rotate the lid 4 or main body 1 using the handle 6, remove the lid 4 from the mouth 3, and then By grasping and pressing the main body 1 with the mouth 3 facing downward, the chili vinegar inside can be squeezed out from the mouth 3.

Here, the entire container is composed of the fruit part, peduncle part, and leaf part, and has the appearance and color of a natural kabosu without any extra appendages, so when it is placed on the table, it looks like a fresh kabosu. It gives an image and increases the beauty of the dining table. Furthermore, when using chili vinegar, the chili vinegar inside the main body 1 is squeezed out in exactly the same way as when squeezing out the juice from natural fruit as described above, which further enhances the taste of the meal and whets the appetite. It turns out.

In addition, the capacity of the container body 1 is approximately 1 as described above.
If you set the size to correspond to the amount used each time and store a large number of them in the refrigerator, you can use them one by one as disposable, saving you the trouble of dispensing them as before, and the flavor of kabosu. It is also more hygienic.

By the way, in the above example, the lid body 4 is the container body 1.
However, the elasticity of the synthetic resin may also be used to press fit. Even in this press-fitting form, the handle portion 6 facilitates attachment and detachment of the lid body 4.

Further, in the above embodiment, the container body 1 is shaped like a fruit, but if yuzu vinegar is used as the chili vinegar, it can be modified as appropriate, such as giving it a yuzu-like appearance and color. It is.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, according to this invention, unlike the conventional structure, the entire container has the appearance and color tone of a natural fruit consisting of a fruit part, a peduncle part, and a leaf part, and moreover, the fruit part is made of chili vinegar. The accommodating part, the flower stalk part serves as a spout and lid, and the leaf part serves as a handle for attaching and removing the lid.Each part in the shape of a natural fruit is used as a functional element as a container and pourer for chili vinegar without wasting any waste. There are no attachments, and the chili vinegar inside can be squeezed out and poured in exactly the same way as squeezing the juice from natural fruit, so it enhances the taste at the dining table and retains the flavor and freshness of natural fruit juice. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a simple chili vinegar container that can be used hygienically without the need for dispensing.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view showing an example of a container for chili vinegar according to this invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line -- in FIG. 1. 1... Container body, 3... Mouth, 4... Lid, 6
...Handle part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A flexible container body made of synthetic resin with a citrus fruit-like appearance and color has a cylindrical opening that protrudes upwards, and a removable container that fits onto the opening and closes it. This container for chili vinegar has a flexible lid made of synthetic resin formed in the shape of a flower stalk, and a leaf-shaped handle that projects laterally is integrally formed on the lid.