JPH0582363U - Container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a container which is easy to care for and allows a movable body or a floating substance in a fluid to float, thereby creating a novel and various taste. [Structure] A closed storage space 10 covered with a transparent cover 11 is formed at an appropriate position on the surface of the main body, and the storage space 10 is filled with a transparent fluid. This storage space 1
A movable body or a floating body 14a is loaded into the housing 0, and a drive device 14 including a bag-shaped portion 141 made of an elastically deformable material is provided at an opening communicating with the storage space 10. By pressing the bag-shaped portion 141, the fluid charged in the storage space 10 is caused to flow, and the movable body or the suspended matter 14a is moved.
To move.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a container, and more particularly to a container such as a cup body, a milk bottle, and a bowl.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally, in addition to its original function, as a container that has a visually novel taste, the applicant has proposed Taiwan new patent application No. 78207411 (US application number 07/406689) and Taiwan new patent application No. 79201323 (US). There was application number 07/471 437). The former fits the movable body into the outer peripheral wall of a container such as a cup, and designs the movable body in various forms or patterns, and rotates it with a simple operation to attract users' interest. It was devised. Also, the latter is one in which a recessed slot of an appropriate length is provided along the outer peripheral wall of the container, and a movable body is freely movably fitted into the recessed slot. By arranging movable bodies of various shapes, they have different tastes.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the storage space or recessed slot in which the movable body is fitted in the outer peripheral wall of the container configured as described above is covered with a cover because the fitted movable body is driven almost manually or by tilting the container. I haven't. Therefore, dust easily accumulates in the storage space and the recessed slot and must be cleaned at all times. Moreover, since the storage space and the exposed opening of the recessed slot are smaller than the internal space, it takes time to clean the internal space. In addition, the storage space and the edge of the recessed slot are easily damaged, and the movable body is prone to spillage.

Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a container which is easy to care for and allows a movable toy or a floating object in a fluid to float, thereby giving a novel and various taste.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 This invention forms a closed storage space covered with a transparent cover on the surface of the main body, fills the storage space with a transparent fluid, and inserts a movable body or a floating object into the storage space. However, by providing a drive device at an appropriate place communicating with the storage space and pressing the bag-shaped portion, the fluid charged in the storage space is driven so that the movable body or the floating object floats. It is a container.

The storage space may be formed by providing a recessed chamber at an appropriate location on the outer peripheral wall of the container and sealing the transparent cover with the recessed chamber, or by sealing the outer peripheral wall of the container. It may be formed between the inside and the outer peripheral wall of the transparent cover to be attached. Further, a transparent cover having a storage space inside may be fitted into a recessed chamber provided on the outer peripheral wall of the container. Further, a storage space may be formed by covering and fixing a transparent cover in an annular or spiral recessed groove as a recessed chamber provided on the outer peripheral wall of the container, or by sealing the inside of the transparent cover with an annular or A spiral closed slot may be provided and a transparent cover may be fitted into the recessed groove to form a storage space.

The storage space is formed into a substantially spherical shape, and a rolling body that is freely movable as a movable body or a floating body is mounted inside the storage space, and a drive device causes the fluid in the storage space to flow in a predetermined direction. Thus, the rolling body may be rotated. In addition, a bag-shaped part made of an elastically deformable material is formed in the drive device, and the fluid is flowed by pressing the bag-shaped part so that the movable body or the floating object floats. One end of the bag is exposed from the surface at a predetermined position, and elastic pressure contact means is provided so as to extend from the peripheral wall so as to correspond to the bag-like portion, and the bag-like shape is formed by operating the pressure contact means. You may also push the part. In addition, the drive may be mounted exposed or embedded at a suitable location on the outer peripheral wall of the container, or at a location near the handle of the container that can be pressed by the thumb. Alternatively, the drive device may be projected to the bottom surface of the container, or a water injection hole for sealing with a rubber cock may be formed in the storage space or the transparent cover.

[0008]

[Action]

 When the drive device is operated, a fluid such as air flows in a closed storage space formed by covering a suitable portion of the container body surface with a transparent cover. Therefore, the movable body or floating object loaded in the closed storage space can be moved along the storage space.

[0009]

[Effect of the device]

 In the container according to the present invention, when the user operates the drive device, the fluid in the closed storage space formed by being covered with the transparent cover is moved to an appropriate position on the surface of the container body, and the closed space is closed. A movable body or a floating object loaded in the storage space moves along the storage space. In this way, the movable bodies and floating objects loaded in the storage space are operated in various states, the taste of the container is diversified, and the user's interest is further aroused. That is, the present invention can provide the user with various visual and, for example, ball game enjoyment, enhance the added value of the container product, and enhance the competitiveness in its sale. Furthermore, the container according to the present invention is easy to maintain.

The above-mentioned objects, other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the drawings.

[0011]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a partially cut side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view thereof. A recessed chamber-shaped storage space 10 is formed on the peripheral wall of the cup body 1 that is a container. The storage space 10 is covered with a spherical arc-shaped transparent cover 11. The peripheral edge of the transparent cover 11 is brought into close contact with the peripheral edge of the storage space 10 by ultrasonic heat fusion or another suitable method.

A ring body 13 similar to a basket goal is provided in the storage space 10, and a plurality of suitable lightweight movable bodies or floating bodies 14 a are loaded therein. A drive device 14 is provided near the bottom of the transparent cover 11. The drive device 14 includes a highly elastic bag-shaped portion 141 that communicates with the storage space 10, and a pressing portion 142 that presses the bag-shaped portion 141. Inside the transparent cover 11, an outlet 143 of the bag-shaped portion 141 is formed slightly obliquely upward.

When the user presses the push-in portion 142, the elastic bag-like portion 141 is compressed and blows out the airflow, and the suspended matter 14a in the storage space 10 is guided and rises. Then, by appropriately controlling the pressing force of the pressing portion 142, the suspended matter 14a fell into the ring body 13 so as to be shot toward the ring body 13 and stirred the interest of the user. It's

Further, the transparent cover 11 is provided with a water injection hole in which the rubber cock 15 is sealed so that the storage space 10 is filled with water so that the suspended matter 14a is restrained by the flow of the liquid to perform a slow operation. By doing so, a new taste can be created.

FIG. 3 is a partially cut front view showing another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a large and light rolling element 161 is stored in the storage space 16. At the bottom of the transparent cover 11, a bellows tube 162 is provided instead of the bag-shaped portion of the drive device in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, which is highly elastic and recovers its original shape when pressed. Each time the user presses the bellows tube 162, gas or liquid is ejected and the rolling body 161 rotates. Various patterns or devices may be added to the rolling body 161. Further, instead of being manually operated, the rolling body 161 may be moved by the driving force.

4 to 7 show that the driving device is formed into different devices A, B, C and D having the same elastic effect to achieve the same or higher elastic effect. is there. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the soft tube a is formed by directly projecting from the transparent cover 11. Then, the user presses the soft tube a to move the rolling body 18 inside the storage space 17. The device B shown in FIG. 5 includes a bellows tube 162 leading to the storage space, a pressing member 19 for pressing the bellows tube 162, and a spring 20 for preventing the bellows tube 162 from unnecessarily extending. Including. The device C shown in FIG. 6 includes a bellows tube 162 communicating with the storage space, and a pressing member 19 for pressing the bellows tube 162. The device D shown in FIG. 7 has a bag-shaped portion 141 communicating with the storage space, a pressing member 19 for pressing the bag-shaped portion 141, and a bag-shaped portion 141 for preventing the bag-shaped portion 141 from unnecessarily expanding. And a spring 20.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is an illustrative view showing a main part thereof. In this embodiment, unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, in which the transparent cover is fused and bonded to the storage space formed in the outer peripheral wall of the cup body, the inner side of the transparent cover 21 is different from that of the embodiment. First, a closed storage space 22 is formed, and the transparent cover 21 is fitted and attached to the peripheral wall of the cup body 2. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, a pachinko board is designed inside the storage space 22. Further, in the small space formed below the transparent cover 21, a lever 24 having elastic recoverability is mounted as a pressing means. One end of the lever rod 24 extends from the side portion of the transparent cover 21 and protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the cup body 2. The other end of the rod 24 is supported by the transparent cover 21, and the middle portion of the rod 24 is in contact with the bag-shaped portion 25.

When the user pushes the lever 24 downward and releases his hand, the elastic recovery of the lever 24 causes the elastic bag 25 to be pushed back. Then, a fluid such as air is ejected, and the floating material 26 moves. In this way, the user can enjoy playing pachinko.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, different mechanisms E and F having the same effect as in FIG. 8 are provided in the drive device, so that the lever 24 is attached to the bag-shaped portion 25 or the bellows tube 162. Therefore, the same or higher elastic pressing effect may be achieved. That is, the mechanism E shown in FIG. 10 includes a shaft 27 for rotatably supporting one end of the rod 24 and a spring 28 for urging the rod 24 upward. In a mechanism F shown in FIG. 11, a lever 24 is provided so as to be vertically displaceable, and the lever 24 is urged upward by a spring 28.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing another embodiment of the present invention. An annular recessed groove 30 is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the cup body 3. Then, in the transparent cover 31, an annular closed slot 301 is provided with the recessed groove 30 itself as a closed storage space. The slot 301 may be formed inside the transparent cover 31 in a hermetically sealed manner. Further, a driving device 33 similar to the above is attached to an annular transparent cover 31 near the handle 32 which can be touched by the thumb. In this embodiment, the fluid ejection hole 331 of the drive device 33 faces the center of the cup body 3, but it may be inclined.

When the user holds the handle 32 and presses the drive device 33 with the thumb, the fluid inside the slot 301 flows in one direction of the slot 301. Then, the floating material 34 mounted inside the slot 301 rolls along the annular slot 301. Further, the slot 301 may be formed in various shapes such as a spiral shape, an undulating shape, or an inclined shape.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, it is preferable that the driving device 35 is not directly provided on the transparent cover 36, but is provided on an appropriate portion of the peripheral wall of the cup body 37 or on a component of the cup body 37. .. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, it is ideal to provide the driving device 35 above the handle 38 at a position where the thumb 38 can press the handle 38 when the handle 38 is grasped by the hinge hand. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, a passage 351 is formed between the drive device 35 and the slot 301 so as to penetrate therethrough, and causes the jetted fluid to flow.

As shown in FIG. 15, the driving device 4 may be attached to the lower surface of the thin film 41 of the same color as the cup body or the handle, and the thin film 41 may be heat fusion bonded to the surface of the cup body or the handle. The cup body or handle in this case is preferably made of a plastic material. Then, the drive device 4 is mounted in the storage space below the thin film 41, and the user can press the drive device 4 through the thin film 41. In this embodiment, the power source of the floating matter moving inside the slot is not known from the outside, and the cup body has a novel idea.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the driving device 5 may be projected on the bottom surface of the cup body 3. By forming in this way, when the cup body 3 is placed on a desk or the like, the drive device 5 is pressed at the moment when the cup body 3 just contacts the desk surface, and the inside of the annular slot 301 is closed. The fluid begins to flow.

FIG. 17 is an illustrative view showing another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the transparent cover 6, the closed storage space 60 formed inside the transparent cover 6, and the drive device 61 on the transparent cover 6 are formed as separate parts. Then, these parts are fitted into the outer peripheral wall of the cup body 3, or provided with the concave and convex edges 63 and 64 and fitted and attached.

FIG. 18 is an illustrative view showing still another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the driving device 7 includes a rotating roller 71, a rotating shaft 72, and an impeller 73 for stirring. The rotating roller 71 is attached to the peripheral wall of the container. Further, the rotary shaft 72 is interlocked with the rotary roller 71. The impeller 73 is attached to the rotating shaft 72 extending into the storage space 70 in the peripheral wall of the container.

When the user grips the handle 74 and lifts the container, the thumb rolls the rotating roller 71, the impeller 73 rotates, and the small ball 75 loaded in the storage space 70 is driven. And raise. Further, when water is to be injected into the storage space 70, water leakage can be prevented by mounting a sealing sheet at a position where the rotating shaft 72 is inserted through the peripheral wall of the container.

FIG. 19 is an illustrative view showing another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, an air inlet 81 communicating with the storage space 80 is provided, and an isolation wall 83 is attached in the storage space 80. Further, an exhaust hole 82 is provided on the opposite side corresponding to the air intake hole 81, and a through hole 84 is opened near the lower end of the partition wall 83. Then, a drive device is formed by the air inlet 81 and the air outlet 82 provided in the peripheral wall of the container.

When the user blows air through the air inlet 81 with his / her mouth, the small ball 75 in the storage space 80 rises. When the user stops blowing air, the small ball 75 returns to the original position through the through hole 84.

FIG. 20 is an illustrative view showing still another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a push rod 91 is provided on the peripheral wall of the container. The lower part of the push rod 91 extends into the vent hole 93. Further, the end of the vent hole 93 penetrates the storage space 94. The piston 92 is attached to the bottom end of the push rod 91. When the user pushes the push rod 91 up and down and then pushes it down, air is press-fitted into the storage space 94, and the driving function is exhibited.

Although the present invention has been described mainly using a cup body, the present invention is not only applied to a cup body, but also other everyday containers such as a milk bottle, a bowl, a perfume bottle, It can be applied to perfume bottles in passenger cars, small coins, money deposits, pencil cases, pencil cases, cigarette cases, cosmetics, lunch boxes, etc. in passenger cars. The container according to the present invention makes the user feel a novel interest and can increase the added value.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partially cut front view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partially cut front view showing a modified example of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an illustrative view showing one example of a driving device.

FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing another example of the driving device.

FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing still another example of the driving device.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing still another embodiment of the present invention.

9 is an illustrative view showing a main part of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is an illustrative view showing a modified example of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is an illustrative view showing another modification of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a front view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an illustrative view showing another example of the driving device.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is an illustrative view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an illustrative view showing still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an illustrative view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an illustrative view showing still another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4,5,7,14,33,35,61 Drive device 6,11,21,31,36 Transparent cover 10,16,22,60,70,80,94 Storage space 14a, 26,34 Float 15 Rubber cock 24 Ladder 25,141 Bag-shaped part 30 Recessed groove 32 Handle 161 Rolling body 301 Slot

Claims (8)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A closed storage space covered with a transparent cover is formed on the surface of the main body, the storage space is filled with a transparent fluid, and a movable body or a floating object is filled in the storage space. A container which is charged and provided with a drive device at an appropriate position communicating with the storage space to drive the fluid charged in the storage space so that the movable body or the floating object floats. . 2. A recessed chamber is provided at an appropriate position on the outer peripheral wall, and the recessed chamber is hermetically covered with the transparent cover,
The storage space is formed, or the storage space is formed between the outer peripheral wall and the inner side of the transparent cover that seals and covers the outer peripheral wall, or a recessed chamber provided in the outer peripheral wall. The container according to claim 1, wherein the storage space is formed inside the transparent cover that is fitted into the container. 3. The storage space is formed by covering and fixing the transparent cover to one of an annular groove and a spiral groove as the concave chamber provided in the outer peripheral wall, or the transparent cover. A closed annular or spiral slot is provided inside, and the transparent cover is fitted into the recessed groove to form the storage space.
The container of claim 2. 4. The storage space is formed into a substantially spherical shape,
A rolling body that is rollable as the movable body or a floating body is mounted inside the storage space, and the fluid is caused to flow in the storage space by the driving device so that the rolling body is rotated. Item 1 container. 5. A bag-shaped portion made of an elastically deformable material is formed on the drive device, and the fluid is flowed by pressing the bag-shaped portion so that the movable body or the floating object floats. Alternatively, one end of the bag-shaped portion is exposed from the surface of the container, and a pressure contact means having elasticity corresponding to the bag-shaped portion is provided so as to extend from the outer peripheral wall, The container according to claim 1, wherein the bag-shaped portion is pushed by actuating a touch means. 6. The drive device is exposed at a position where the thumb can be pressed against the outer peripheral wall or the handle,
The device according to claim 1 or 5, which is mounted in a buried state.
Container. 7. The container according to claim 1, wherein the drive device is projected on the bottom surface of the container. 8. A water injection hole for sealing with a rubber cock is formed in either the storage space or the transparent cover.
The container according to any one of claims 1 to 5.