JPH0526003U - Compact container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Objective] An elastic force in the opening direction is generated in the lid in the closed state with the upper side of the container body of the compact container formed flat. By making the upper side of the container body flat, it is possible to prevent the lid from being subjected to an excessive force while maintaining the airtightness of the container, and to reduce the thickness. [Structure] A hook portion 24 is arranged at the center of the front end portion of the container body 12 and the lid body 14. The first protrusion 36 and the second protrusion 36 formed on the rear end portions of the container body 12 and the lid 14, respectively.
The protrusion 38 is connected by a hinge pin 40 to form the hinge portion 34. An inclined portion 46 is formed on the upper side of the first protrusion 36 so as to incline downwards from a portion (P) offset forward from the insertion portion of the hinge pin 40. The pin insertion hole 44, through which the hinge pin 40 is inserted, is relatively displaced between the portion of the first protrusion 36 and the portion of the second protrusion 38 when the lid 14 is closed.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention has a container main body and a lid for opening and closing the container main body. A hinge pin is formed at the rear end of the container by communicating with each other to form a hinge part and a hook part is provided at the front end of the container. Related to compact containers.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Generally, in a compact container, a lid is openably and closably coupled to a container main body for storing cosmetics via a hinge. By the way, the hinge part of the compact container has been devised variously from the past, and not only the hinge function but also the lid can be automatically rotated by the urging force, which makes the opening and closing operation convenient. Has been done.

For example, in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-39783, when the lid is closed, the rear end of the lid is slightly lifted via a floating means, and the hinge pin is deformed by this lifting to open the lid. A device configured to provide a biasing force in a direction is disclosed. Therefore, in this compact container, when the hook is released with the lid closed, the lid automatically opens slightly due to the elastic force generated by the deformation of the hinge pin.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in such a conventional compact container, the rear end of the lid body is lifted by the levitation means projecting from the upper side of the container body to elastically deform the hinge pin, which causes the lid body to be biased in the opening direction. It is like this. Therefore, when the lid is closed, the floating means may cause a vertical gap between the lid and the container body, which may impair the hermeticity of the container and warp the lid. The unreasonable force that gives it acts. In addition, there are various problems that the thickness of the compact container is increased due to the levitation means that is vertically interposed between the lid body and the container body with an appropriate thickness.

In view of such conventional problems, the present invention maintains the hermeticity of the container by generating an elastic force in the opening direction in the lid with the upper side of the container body formed flat. At the same time, it is an object of the present invention to provide a compact container capable of preventing an excessive force from acting on the lid and reducing the thickness.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has a container body and a lid for opening and closing the container body, and a hinge pin is communicated and inserted into a rear end portion of the container body to form a hinge portion. In a compact container in which a hook portion is provided at the front end of the container, an inclined portion that slopes downward from the front portion to the rear of the insertion portion of the hinge pin at the rear end portion of the upper side surface of the container body with which the lid contacts And the hinge portion is provided with a deforming means for generating an elastic force for pressing the lid body downward on the hinge pin in the closed state of the lid body.

Further, it is desirable that the deforming means is configured by relatively displacing a container body portion into which the hinge pin is inserted and a lid portion.

[0008]

[Action]

 In the compact container of the present invention having the above-described structure, when the lid is closed, elastic force is applied to the hinge pin by the deforming means, and the elastic body pushes the lid downward. .. On the other hand, the slanted part formed on the rear end of the upper side of the container body is slanted downward from the front part to the rear part from the insertion part of the hinge pin. The elastic force of the hinge pin acts on the front end of the portion as a fulcrum. Therefore, a moment in the opening direction acts on the lid body about the fulcrum. Therefore, when the hook portion is released from the closed state of the lid body, the lid body is opened by a predetermined amount by the moment.

By the way, when a moment in the opening direction is generated in the lid body when the lid body is in the closed state, since it is performed by the inclined portion formed on the rear end of the upper side surface of the container body, the lid body and the container body are It is possible to prevent a vertical gap from being formed between them and to prevent an unreasonable force acting on the lid body from being warped.

Further, since the deforming means has a structure in which the container body part through which the hinge pin is inserted and the lid part are relatively displaced, the structure can be remarkably simplified.

[0011]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show an embodiment of a compact container 10 according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a sectional side view of a lid in a closed state, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3 (A) is an enlarged sectional side view of a main part of the lid in a closed state, FIG. 3 (B) is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3 (A), and FIG. 4 (A) is a lid. FIG. 4 (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 4 (A), in which the main part is enlarged in the open state.

As shown in FIG. 1, the compact container 10 according to the present embodiment includes a container body 12 and a lid body 14 formed separately from the container body 12. As shown in FIG. 2, 14 is formed in a rectangular shape whose outer circumferences coincide with each other.

The container body 12 is provided with a recess 16 for storing cosmetics or the like on the upper side, and an upper side surface 18 a of a side wall 18 which continuously surrounds the peripheral edge of the storage recess 16 has a rear surface 14 a of the lid body 14. Close to. On the other hand, a concave portion 20 is formed in the center of the back surface of the lid body 14, and the makeup mirror 22 is closely fitted and fixed to the concave portion 20. At this time, the mirror surface of the makeup mirror 22 and the back surface 14a of the lid 14 are flush with each other.

A hook portion 24 is arranged at the center of the front end portion of the container body 12 and the lid body 14. The hook portion 24 is provided with a locking projection 26 that projects forward from the front end of the container body 12, and a hook portion that is hung from the lower side of the front end portion of the lid body 14 and is removably locked with the locking projection 26. 28 and a release button 30 for releasing the locked state between the hook portion 28 and the locking projection 26. The front side of the hook portion 28 forms an inclined surface 32 that inclines rearward as it goes downward, while the release button 30 has an L-shaped side cross section as shown in FIG. As shown in, the plane cross section is formed in an inverted U shape. Then, the L-shaped upper end portion of the release button 30 is brought into contact with the inclined surface 32 of the hook portion 28, and the release button 30 is pushed to press the hook portion 28 upward, whereby the locking projection 26 The hook portion 28 can be detached from the hook, that is, the hook can be released.

On the other hand, hinge portions 34 are formed at the rear end portions of the container body 12 and the lid body 14. The hinge portion 34 connects the first protrusions 36 and 36 formed on the container body 12, the second protrusion 38 formed on the lid 14, and the first protrusion 36 and the second protrusion 38 to each other. And hinge pins 40, 40.

A pair of the first protrusions 36, 36 is integrally provided rearward from both sides of the rear end of the container body 12, and the first protrusions 36, 36 and the rear end of the side wall 18 are provided. A fitting portion 42 is formed between the two. On the other hand, the second protrusion 38 is integrally provided downward from the center of the rear end of the lid 14. Then, the second protrusion 38 is fitted into the fitting portion 42, the second protrusion 38 and the pair of first protrusions 36, 36 are overlapped with each other, and the first protrusions 36, 36 are A pair of pin insertion holes 44, 44 are formed from both sides between the second protrusion 38 and the second protrusion 38.

By the way, on both sides of the rear end portion of the lid 14 formed in a rectangular shape, that is, on both sides of the second protrusion 38, a flat shape that substantially corresponds to the upper shape of the first protrusions 36, 36. Shaped corner portions 14b, 14b are formed, and the corner portions 14b, 14b cover the upper sides of the first protrusions 36, 36. On the other hand, the upper sides of the first protrusions 36, 36 are flush with the upper side surface 18a of the container body 12, and the lower side of the corner portion 14b and the upper sides of the first protrusions 36, 36 are in contact with each other. It has a positional relationship.

Here, a slanting portion that slopes downward from the portion (P) offset forward from the insertion portion of the hinge pins 40, 40 to the upper side of the first protrusions 36, 36. 46 is formed. Therefore, at the portion where the inclined portion 46 is formed, a gap δ is provided between the inclined portion 46 and the corner portion 14b.

Further, the hinge portion 34 is provided with a deforming means 48 for generating an elastic force F for pressing the lid body 14 downward on the hinge pin 40 when the lid body 14 is closed. As the deforming means 48, the pin insertion holes 44, 44 into which the hinge pins 40, 40 are inserted are provided in the container body 12 part, that is, the first protrusions 36, 36, and the lid 14 part, that is, the second protrusion 38. It is configured by relatively displacing with the part.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the pin insertion holes 44, 44 are provided with the first protrusions 36, 36 and the second protrusions when the lid 14 is in the open state. It is formed so as to be on the same center line with the portion 38. Then, the hinge pins 40, 40 are inserted into the pin insertion holes 44, 44 in the state of the same central axis shown in the figure, and the lid 14 is centered on the hinge pins 40, 40 at a predetermined opening or more. Is rotated to.

The pin insertion holes 44, 44 are formed by the deforming means 48 when the lid 14 is closed as shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B). Is displaced above the first protrusions 36, 36 (displacement amount h). The hinge pins 40 1 and 40 2 are made of a material that is elastically deformable to some extent, and the displacement amount h is set so as to be within the elastic deformation of the hinge pins 40 1 and 40 2.

At both ends of the second protrusion 38 in the direction in which the hinge pins 40, 40 are inserted (both ends in the vertical direction in FIG. 2), escape holes 50 are formed by expanding the pin insertion holes 44, 44. , 50 are formed, and the deformation of the hinge pins 40, 40 is allowed in the clearance holes 50, 50.

In the compact container 10 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, when the lid 14 is in the closed state, the hinge pins 40, 40 are elastically deformed by the deforming means 48, and the hinge portion 34 has an elastic force. F is generated below. On the other hand, due to the inclined portion 46 formed at the rear end of the upper side surface 18a of the container body 12, a gap δ is formed between the upper side of the first protrusions 36, 36 and the corner portion 14b of the lid 14. The lid 14 can be tilted at this gap δ. Further, since the inclined portion 46 is inclined downward toward the rear from the portion (P) offset forward f from the insertion portion of the hinge pins 40, 40, the lid body 14 in the closed state is The elastic force of the hinge pins 40, 40 acts on the front end P of the inclined portion 46 as a fulcrum, and a moment in the opening direction is generated on the lid 14 about the fulcrum P.

Accordingly, when the hook portion 24 is released from the closed state of the lid body 14, the lid body 14 is automatically opened by the moment to the angle of the corner portion 14 b along the inclined surface of the inclined portion 46. Become. Then, after the lid body 14 has been opened by a predetermined amount in this way, the lid body 14 can be easily deployed by pushing the lid body 14 open by hand.

By the way, in this embodiment, when a moment in the opening direction is generated in the lid body 14, the elastic force F of the hinge pins 40, 40 and the rear end portion of the upper side surface 18a of the container body 12 are formed. Since the structure is performed in relation to the inclined portion 46, no protrusion is provided on the upper side of the container body 12. Therefore, in the closed state of the lid body 14, the container body 12 and the lid body 14 can be kept in contact with each other to prevent a gap from being formed between the container body 12 and the lid body 14, and It is also possible to prevent an unreasonable force acting on the lid 14 from being warped.

Further, the deforming means 48 vertically moves the container body 12 portion (first protrusions 36, 36) through which the hinge pins 40, 40 are inserted and the lid 14 portion (second protrusion 38) up and down. Since the structure is displaced in the direction, it does not require any other complicated processing such as other parts, and the structure can be remarkably simplified.

FIGS. 5A and 5B show another embodiment, in which the same components as those in the above-mentioned embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and a duplicate description will be omitted. Incidentally, FIG. 4A is a sectional view of an essential part corresponding to FIG. 3B of the embodiment, and FIG. 4B is a sectional view of an essential part corresponding to FIG. 4B.

That is, in this embodiment, in the open state of the lid body 14 shown in FIG. 3B, the pin insertion holes 44, 44 for inserting the hinge pins 40, 40 have the first protrusions 36, 36 and the second protrusions 36, 36. It is formed so as to communicate with the protrusion 38 in an inclined state. Of course, in this embodiment as well, it goes without saying that the inclined portion 46 is formed on the upper side of the second protrusions 36, 36 as in the previous embodiment.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in the closed state of the lid body 14 shown in FIG. 7A, the hinge pins 40, 40 are inclined with respect to the first protrusions 36, 36. The second protrusion 38 can be displaced to apply a moment in the opening direction to the lid 14. Therefore, even in this embodiment, the same function as that of the above-described embodiment can be exerted, and since the hinge pins 40, 40 are inclined, the hinge pin is closed when the lid 14 is closed. The amount of displacement of the pins 40, 40 can be reduced. The hinge pins 40, 40 can be tilted in any direction.

FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B) show still another embodiment, in which the same components as those in the above-mentioned embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and a duplicate description will be omitted. Incidentally, FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views of the main part corresponding to FIGS. 5A and 5B, respectively.

That is, in this embodiment, in the opened state of the lid body 14 shown in FIG. 3B, the pin insertion holes 44, 44 are formed on the parallel shafts which are the rotation centers of the lid body 14 in the first protrusions 36, 36. And is inclined at the second protrusion 38. Needless to say, the inclined portion 46 is also formed in this embodiment.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in the closed state of the lid body 14 shown in FIG. 7A, the hinge pins 40, 40 are held in parallel by the first protrusions 36, 36, and The second protrusion 38 is bent to generate an elastic force, so that the lid 14 can be provided with a moment in the opening direction as in the above-described embodiments.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, since the second protrusion 38 side of the hinge pins 40, 40 is bent in the opened state of the lid body 14, the bent first On the side of the second protrusion 38, the hinge pins 40, 40 are prevented from rotating together, and on the side of the first protrusions 36, 36 having a large contact area, relative rotation is performed to generate a large frictional resistance, so that the lid 14 can be arbitrarily moved. Can be stopped in the open position.

[0034]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, in the compact container according to claim 1 of the present invention, when the lid is in the closed state, the front end of the inclined portion formed at the rear end of the upper side surface of the container body serves as a fulcrum, and The elastic force generated on the hinge pin by the deforming means provided on the hinge portion can give a moment to the lid in the opening direction. Therefore, when the hook portion is released from the closed state of the lid body, the lid body can be opened by the predetermined amount by the moment, and the subsequent opening operation can be further simplified.

By the way, in order to give a moment to the lid in the opening direction, an inclined portion formed at the rear end of the upper side surface of the container body works together with the elastic force of the hinge pin. It can be formed flat. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the vertical gap from being generated between the lid and the container body, improve the airtightness of the compact container, and apply an unreasonable force to warp the lid. This can be prevented and the overall thickness can be reduced.

Further, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the deforming means is configured to be relatively displaced between the container body portion into which the hinge pin is inserted and the lid portion, so that the structure is remarkably formed. It has various excellent effects such as simplification and significant cost reduction of products.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional side view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

FIG. 3 (A) is an enlarged sectional side view of a main part of the lid body according to an embodiment of the present invention in a closed state. (B) It is the BB sectional view taken on the line in FIG. 3 (A).

FIG. 4A is an enlarged cross-sectional side view of a main part of the lid according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state. (B) It is the BB sectional view taken on the line in FIG. 4 (A).

FIG. 5 (A) is a sectional view of a main part corresponding to FIG. 3 (B) showing another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a sectional view of a main part corresponding to FIG. 4B showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A further shows another embodiment of the present invention.
It is a principal part sectional drawing corresponding to (A). FIG. 5B is a sectional view of a main part corresponding to FIG. 5B, which further shows another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Compact Container 12 Container Body 14 Lid 24 Hook Part 34 Hinge Part 36 First Protrusion 38 Second Protrusion 40 Hinge Pin 46 Inclined Part 48 Deformation Means

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A container main body and a lid for opening and closing the container main body, wherein a hinge pin is formed at a rear end of the container to communicate with each other to form a hinge part, and a hook part is provided at a front end of the container. In the provided compact container, at the rear end of the upper side surface of the container body with which the lid comes into contact, an inclined portion is formed which inclines downward from the front portion to the rear portion of the insertion portion of the hinge pin, and the hinge portion. A compact container characterized in that a deforming means for generating an elastic force for pressing the lid downward is provided on the hinge pin when the lid is closed. 2. The compact container according to claim 1, wherein the deforming means is configured by relatively displacing a container body portion into which the hinge pin is inserted and a lid portion.