JPH08154731A - Compact container - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To improve the operability of a compact container constituted so that a dressing material requiring airtightness can be sealed by a screw cover without impairing a fine view. CONSTITUTION: In this compact container consisting of a container main body 1 provided with a male screw 4 and an annular cylinder 6 in which a dressing bowl 14 is housed is erected, and a cover 2 joined with a hinge to the rear terminal part of the container main body 1, the cover 2 is provided with a through hole 7 piercing through upper and lower faces, and provided with a female screw 5 to be engaged with the male screw 4, and an inner lid 3 which seals the annular cylinder 6 is loaded on the through hole 7 turnably, and also, an operating lever 8 so as to protrude over the front terminal of the cover 2 is provided in a top board exposed on the outer surface of the cover 2 of the inner lid 3. When the operating lever 8 is turned to a position protruding over the front terminal of the cover 2, the engagement of the annular cylinder 6 with the inner lid 3 is released.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a compact container excellent in airtightness using a screw lid suitable for storing volatile cosmetics and fluid cosmetics.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a compact container in which cosmetics requiring airtightness are sealed with a screw lid, the applicant of the present application has proposed the compact container disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-316.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, this conventional compact container is a compact container provided with a lid 53 for covering the upper surface of a container main body 52 having a storage chamber 51 opening at the upper surface. An inner lid 54 that covers the storage chamber 51 is attached to the back surface of the body 53, and the inner lid 54 is operated by an operating lever 57 from the outside.
The peripheral wall 5 of the inner lid 54 is rotatable along the back surface of the inner lid 54.
5 and the peripheral wall 56 of the storage chamber 51 are configured to be screw-fittable to each other.

Then, the lid is closed and the inner lid 54 is closed.
With the screw fitting, the airtightness in the storage chamber 51 can be easily maintained, and at the same time, the lid 53 and the container body 52 can be engaged with each other. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide an engaging means for the lid 53 and the container body 52, and the operation lever 57 is used to open and close the lid 53 and the container body 52.

[0005]

By the way, the conventional compact container disclosed in FIG. 5 has a lid 5 when the lid is opened.
The operation lever 57 exposed on the outer surface of 3 is pinched with a finger and rotated to release the engagement between the lid body 53 and the container body 52, and then the finger is re-placed on the lid body 53, A two-step operation of pushing up the lid 53 is required, which leaves a problem in operability.

Further, the operating lever 5 with sufficient caution.
If the rotation position of 7 is not confirmed, it may be difficult to determine the engagement state between the lid 53 and the container body 52, and the operation procedure may be confusing.

On the other hand, in the structure shown in FIG. 6, the lid 5
A window 58 is provided on the side surface of 3, and the inner lid 54 is provided through the window 58.
The outer surface of the peripheral wall 59 is exposed, and an operating lever 57 is provided on the exposed peripheral wall 59 so as to project from the side surface of the lid body 53, and the lid is opened by a series of operations while a finger is placed on the operating lever 57. It is possible.

However, the other conventional compact container disclosed in FIG. 6 has a window 5 on the side surface of the lid 53.
Since 8 appears to be dented, there is dissatisfaction in design as a cosmetic container that attaches importance to appearance, and the operation lever 57
Is always projected from the side surface of the lid 53, the operation lever 57 is likely to collide with the surroundings while carrying,
The operation lever 57 may be damaged or the engagement may be accidentally released.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to seal cosmetics requiring airtightness with a screw lid to improve the operability without detracting from the aesthetic appearance and make it easier to handle. It is an issue.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a container body in which an annular cylinder having a male screw and for accommodating a decorative plate is erected, and a hinge at the rear end of the container body. In a compact container composed of a joined lid body, the lid body has a through hole penetrating through the upper and lower surfaces thereof, and an inner lid having a female screw engaging with the male screw and sealing the annular cylinder. The top plate, which is rotatably mounted in the through hole and is exposed on the outer surface of the lid body of the inner lid, is provided with an operation lever having a size capable of protruding from the front end of the lid body. It is characterized in that the engagement between the annular cylinder and the inner lid is released when the lid is rotated to a position protruding from the front end.

[0011]

In the compact container of the present invention, the operating lever provided on the inner lid is set to a size capable of projecting from the front end of the upper surface of the lid, and the operating lever is pivoted to a position projecting from the front end of the lid. By doing so, the engagement between the annular cylinder and the inner lid is released, so that the rotational position of the operation lever 8 can be easily recognized, and the engagement state can be determined very easily by looking at the position of the operation lever 8. it can.

When the engagement between the annular cylinder and the inner lid is released, that is, when the lid can be opened, the operating lever projects from the front end of the upper surface of the lid, so that the protruding operating lever is used as a finger hook. Then you can open the lid with a series of finger operations.

Further, when the annular cylinder and the inner lid are engaged, that is, when the lid body and the container body are engaged and the lid is in the closed state, the operating lever is located in the front end of the upper surface of the lid body. It doesn't spoil the aesthetics, and you don't accidentally hit the control lever around while carrying it.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4 show a preferred embodiment of a compact container according to the present invention. A container body 1 having an inner frame 9 fixed thereto, and a top plate 10 covering the upper surface of the container body 1. A lid body 2 having a through hole 7 formed therein is hinged at each rear end portion by hinge pins 11 so as to be openable and closable, and the inner lid 3 cannot be removed from the through hole 7 of the lid body 2. , And is rotatably mounted.

As shown in the figure, the container body 1 is composed of a flat bottomed box body having a recess 12 forming a hinge portion at the center of the rear wall thereof. An inner frame 9 is fixedly formed to define an accommodation recess 13 for accommodating (not shown) and an annular cylinder 6 for accommodating a cosmetic plate 14 filled with the cosmetic material K.

The annular cylinder 6 is integrally formed with the middle frame 9 and is provided so as to stand higher than the upper open surface of the container body 1.
The upper end surface is formed in a shallow inward step portion, and the flange 14a of the decorative plate 14 fitted and inserted in the annular tube 6 is fitted flush with the outer peripheral wall of the male screw 4 having a short lead. Are projectingly provided at a plurality of positions at predetermined intervals, and the ends of the leads of the male screw 4 in the closing direction are bent downward to form stoppers 15.

Further, a ridge 16 is provided around the inner peripheral wall of the annular cylinder 6, and the ridge 16 and a peripheral groove 14b provided on the outer periphery of the decorative plate 14 engage with each other to make the annular cylinder 6 and the makeup. The dish 14 is fitted in a removable manner.

On the other hand, the lid body 2 is formed in a shallow dish shape surrounded by a peripheral wall 17 extending from the peripheral end of the top plate 10, and a hinge leg 18 extending from the central portion of the rear end wall is provided in the container. A makeup mirror 19 is attached to the inside of the top plate 10 corresponding to the storage recess 12 of the container body 1 while fitting with the recess 12 of the main body 1 to form a hinge portion. Through holes 7 are formed in the upper and lower surfaces at positions corresponding to the annular cylinder 6.

As shown in FIG. 2, an arcuate restricting groove 20 is formed on the upper peripheral edge of the through hole 7, which is formed in an inward step portion that limits the turning distance of the inner lid 3. A restriction piece 21 projectingly provided on the lower surface of the peripheral edge portion 23 of the inner lid 3 slidably faces the restriction groove 20, and as shown by a broken line in FIG. Is set as the rotatable distance of the inner lid 3.

The inner lid 3 is composed of a peripheral wall 24 extending integrally from the lower surface of the top plate 22 except for the brim-shaped peripheral edge portion 23. It engages with the lower peripheral edge of the through hole 7 of the lid body 2 and is attached to the lid body 2 so as to be rotatable and non-removable.

Further, a female screw 5 which is screwed with the male screw 4 of the annular cylinder 6 is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the inner lid 3, and a sheet-like packing 26 is attached to the top surface of the inner lid 3. ing.

A tongue-shaped operation lever 8 is integrally formed on the outer edge of the top plate 22 of the inner lid 3 exposed on the upper surface of the lid body 2. The operation lever 8 is formed along the top plate 10 along the lid. Body 2
It has a desired length dimension that protrudes from the front end edge of the upper surface of the lid body 2 when the lid body 2 is swung forward, and also serves as a finger hook portion for opening and closing the lid body 2.

Further, in the compact container of this embodiment, when the operation lever 8 is rotated to project from the front end edge of the upper surface of the lid body 2, the female screw 5 of the inner lid 2 and the male screw 4 of the annular cylinder 6 are separated. When the engagement is released, the restriction piece 21 projectingly provided on the lower surface of the peripheral portion 23 of the inner lid 3 comes into contact with the terminal end surface 20a of the restriction groove 20, and the operation lever 8 projects toward the front surface of the compact container and stops. The excessive rotation is regulated and set.

Further, in the closed state where the female screw 5 of the inner lid 3 and the male screw 4 of the annular cylinder 6 are engaged with each other and the tip of the female screw 5 abuts on the stopper 15 of the male screw 4, The operating lever 8 is located within the front edge of the upper surface of the lid 2.

The compact container of the present embodiment constructed as described above is closed and the operating lever 8 is positioned within the front end of the upper surface of the lid body 2 as shown by the solid line in FIG. Indicates that the lid 2 and the container body 1 are engaged,
As shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 3, when the operation lever 8 is in a protruding state from the front end edge of the upper surface of the lid body 2, it indicates that the engagement is released and the lid can be opened. , The turning position of the operating lever 8 can be easily recognized, and the engaged state can be determined very easily by observing the position of the operating lever 8.
Do not be confused about the operation procedure.

When the compact container of this embodiment is used, the operation lever 8 is pivotally projected toward the front of the lid body 2 to release the engagement between the lid body 2 and the container body 1, and the projected operation lever 8 is released. You can open the lid by using a series of fingers as a finger hook.

When the lid is closed, the operating lever 8 is rotated within the front end of the upper surface of the lid body 2, and the female screw 5 of the inner lid 2 is rotated.
And the male screw 4 of the annular tube 6 are screwed together, and the tips of the leads of the female screw 5 come into contact with the stopper 15 of the male screw 4 to complete the engagement between the lid 2 and the container body 1, The material K is hermetically sealed by the packing 26.

In the compact container of this embodiment, when the lid body 2 and the container body 1 are in the engaged state, the operating lever 8
Fits on the top plate 10 within the front end of the top surface of the lid body 2, and the appearance is not impaired, and the operation lever 8 can be decorated with a hot stamp or the like to further enhance its aesthetic appearance. There is no possibility that the operation lever 8 is accidentally hit inside and the engagement is released.

[0030]

According to the compact container of the present invention, the operating lever provided on the inner lid is set to a size capable of protruding from the front end of the upper surface of the lid, and the operating lever is rotated to the position protruding from the front end of the lid. Since the engagement between the annular cylinder and the inner lid is released when moved, it is easy to recognize the rotational position of the operation lever, and it is possible to determine the engaged state very easily by looking at the position of the operation lever. , Do not be confused about the operation procedure.

Further, when the engagement between the annular cylinder and the inner lid is released and the lid can be opened, the operation lever projects from the front end of the upper surface of the lid body to become a finger hook portion, and the operation lever is hooked with a series of fingers. Since the lid can be opened by the operation of, the operability is extremely good.

Further, when the lid is closed, since the operation lever is housed within the front end of the upper surface of the lid, the appearance is not impaired, and the operation lever is accidentally bumped into the surroundings while being carried. It is a compact container that is easy to handle without being disengaged.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an open perspective view showing an embodiment of a compact container of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the compact container.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the compact container.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the compact container,

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional compact container.

FIG. 6 is an open perspective view of another embodiment of the conventional compact container.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 container body, 2 lid, 3 inner lid, 4 male screw, 5
Female screw, 6 annular cylinder, 7 through hole, 8 operating lever, 1
4 makeup plates, 22 top plates,

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A compact container comprising a container body in which an annular cylinder having a male screw and for accommodating a decorative plate is erected, and a lid body hinged to a rear end portion of the container body; Has a through hole penetrating through the upper and lower surfaces thereof, and has an inner lid that has a female screw that engages with the male screw and that seals the annular cylinder, is rotatably mounted in the through hole, and An operation lever having a size capable of protruding from the front end of the lid is provided on the top plate exposed on the outer surface of the lid, and when the operation lever is rotated to a position protruding from the front end of the lid, the annular cylinder A compact container characterized in that the engagement between the inner container and the inner lid is released.