JPH0998829A - Cosmetic container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that an inner cover is opened when removing an inner dish part from the body of a container, thereby preventing the surface of the cosmetic contained in the inner dish part from being damaged, and to improve handling performance. SOLUTION: Cut parts 32, 34 are formed at a side wall 12a and at a partition wall 12c of a detachable storing part 20 in the body of a container 12. First engaging projections 36, 37 are respectively formed on the inner surfaces of the side wall 12a and the partition wall 12c of the detachable storing part 20, and second engaging projections 38, 39 are respectively formed on the outer surfaces on the sides of a second hinge 30 and the open end of a refill container 18. The container is stored so that the second hinge 30 thereof is exposed from the cut part 32 of the detachable storing part 20. Only by pulling up the second hinge 30 of the container 18, the engagement between the first engaging projections 36, 37 and that between the second engaging projections 38, 39 are released, and accordingly, the container 18 can be taken out smoothly. The cut part 32 of the detachable storing part 20 has an indicator function of enabling a user to comfirm whether or not the container is fitted.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cosmetic container in which a container for accommodating cosmetics is removably housed in a container body, and an inner lid for opening and closing the container is hinged to the container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a cosmetic container is used for carrying cosmetics. The cosmetic container accommodates the cosmetic in the container body and is hinged to the rear end of the container body so as to be openable and closable. The lid body covers the upper side of the container body. The closed state of the lid body is maintained by the hook mechanism provided between the front end portions of the container body and the lid body, and the operation button for releasing the hook mechanism is projected from the front end portion of the container body. Has a general structure.

By the way, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 58-4003, a cosmetic container of this type is provided with an inner plate which is detachably accommodated in the accommodating portion of the container body. is there. That is, the inner plate is configured such that the cosmetic is stored in a dish-shaped container and the inner lid is hinged, and when the inner lid and the lid body of the container body are in the closed position, the inner lid is opened. The closed state of the inner lid is maintained by being pressed by the lid.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional cosmetics container, it is difficult to take out because the inner lid is opened when it is detached from the container body in order to replace the inner dish, and the inner lid is difficult to remove. If it is opened unexpectedly, the surface of the cosmetics stored inside will be scratched, and there is a problem that it is not easy to use.

Therefore, in view of the conventional problems, the present invention provides a cosmetic container in which the inner plate can be easily mounted in the container body and can be smoothly removed. To aim.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a container body in which a middle plate for containing cosmetics is detachably housed, and the middle plate has an inner lid for opening and closing the middle plate. In a cosmetic container formed by attaching a butterfly, the inside of the container body is divided into two by a partition wall, one of which serves as a detachable and accommodating portion for the inner tray, and the partition wall and the partition wall are opposed to each other. The upper and lower cutouts are formed on the side wall of the detachable storage part, and the first engaging parts are formed on the partition wall and the side wall so as to face each other, and the hinge part side and the opposite side of the inner plate are opened. On the outer surface of the end side, the first
A second engaging portion that can be engaged with the engaging portion of
In addition, the hinge portion of the inner plate is exposed from a cutout portion of a side wall of the removable storage portion.

Therefore, in the cosmetic container of the present invention, the first engaging portion formed in the detachable and accommodating portion and the second engaging portion of the inner tray are engaged with each other, and further, the side wall and the partition wall. By fitting the hinge portion and the open end portion of the inner plate into the cutout portion, the inner plate can be easily mounted in the container body. On the other hand, when removing the inner tray from the inside of the container body, by pulling up the hinge portion of the inner tray that is exposed from the notch in the side wall of the removable storage portion, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged. The engagement of the joint portion is released, and the inner plate can be smoothly removed. At this time, since the hinge part of the inner plate exposed from the notch in the side wall of the detachable storage part can be taken out by pulling it upward, the inner lid may open unexpectedly, and therefore the surface of the cosmetics inside the inner plate may be removed. It also prevents scratches. In addition, the notch on the side wall of the removable storage part has a function of an indicator that allows you to confirm that you have forgotten to attach the inner plate, and you can check the presence or absence of the inner plate in the removable storage part with the lid closed. it can.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 4 show one embodiment of the cosmetic container of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lid is opened and the inner tray is taken out, and FIG. 2 is a view in which the lid is closed.
1 is a sectional view taken along the line AA, FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 1 with the lid closed, and FIG. 4 is taken along the line AA in FIG. It is sectional drawing corresponding to a line.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the cosmetic container 10 of this embodiment includes a container body 12 and a lid body 16 which is hinged to the rear end of the container body 12 via a first hinge 14. Equipped with. The container body 12 includes side walls 12a and 12e and a bottom surface 1
2b, and the inside of the container body 12 is divided into two by a partition wall 12c arranged in the center of the left-right direction and oriented in the front-rear direction. 12
A detachable storage portion 20 of the refill container 18 serving as a middle plate in which a space defined by c and the side wall 12a stores cosmetics.
The space defined by the partition wall 12c and the side wall 12e is configured as a cosmetic storage unit 22 such as a puff.
In addition, the substantially upward center cutout 32 is formed at the substantially central portion of the side wall 12a.
Are formed. Further, an upward cutout portion 34 is also formed in a substantially central portion of the partition wall 12c.

The first hinge 14 has a recess 14a formed at the center of the rear end of the container body 12, and a projection 14b formed at the center of the rear end of the lid 16 fitted therein.
The hinge pin 14c is inserted from both sides across the protrusion a and the protrusion 14b. In addition, the lid 16
In the closed state, the hook 16c hung from the center of the tip of the lid 16 as shown in FIG. 3 is engaged with the protrusion 12d provided at the center of the front end of the container body 12 in a detachable manner. It has become. A mirror 24 is fitted and fixed in the recess 16b formed in the back surface 16a of the lid 16.

The refill container 18 is used as a container for replacement, and is provided with a dish main body 26 filled with cosmetics and an inner lid 28 for closing the upper surface of the dish main body 26. One end of the dish main body 26 through the second hinge 30.
It is hinged so that it can be opened and closed. The second hinge 30 is the inner lid 2
The protruding portion 30a protruding from the center of the end portion of
6, the hinge pin 30c is fitted to the supporting portion 30b protruding from the base 6, and the hinge pin 30c is inserted across the convex portion 30a and the supporting portion 30b. Further, a concave portion 31 slightly inclined downward is formed on the convex portion 30a of the second hinge 30, and the surface thereof is knurled. Further, a finger hook 29 is formed so as to protrude from the central portion of the open end of the inner lid 28. Furthermore, in the closed state of the inner lid 28, as shown in FIG. 2, a hook 28a vertically extending from the central portion of the inner lid 28 on the open end side is provided with a convex portion provided on the open end portion of the plate body 26. 26a is detachably engaged.

The refill container 18 is the container body 12
Of the refill container 18, while the second hinge 30 of the refill container 18 is fitted in the notch 32 formed in the side wall 12a, and the partition wall 12c. The hook 28a of the finger hook portion 29 of the inner lid 28 is located in the formed cutout portion 34.

A detachable storage section 20 for the container body 12 is also provided.
A pair of first engaging protrusions 36, 36 are formed on the inner surface of the side wall 12a on the bottom surface side, and a first engaging protrusion is formed on the center of the inner surface of the partition wall 12c facing the side wall 12a on the bottom surface side. The part 37 is formed. On the other hand, a pair of second engaging protrusions 38, 38 engageable with the first engaging protrusions 36, 36 are formed on the outer surface of the dish main body 26 on the lower side of the second hinge 30. A second engagement protrusion 39 that is engageable with the first engagement protrusion 37 is formed on the lower outer surface on the 29 side. The first engaging projection 36 and the second engaging projection 38 are engaged with each other, and the first engaging projection 37 and the second engaging projection 39 are engaged with each other, so that the detachable storage section 20 is attached. Refill container 1 fitted to
8 is prevented from falling off.

Here, in the present embodiment, the removable storage section 20.
A large opening 40 is formed by hollowing out the entire bottom surface of the. The opening 40 is formed to be slightly smaller than the outer shape of the dish body 26, and the inner peripheral surface of the opening 40 is formed in a mortar shape along the chamfered shape of the peripheral edge of the bottom portion 26b of the dish body 26. Then, when the refill container 18 is fitted into the removable storage portion 20, the lower surface of the bottom portion 26b of the dish body 26 and the lower surface of the container body 12 are substantially flush with each other, as shown in FIGS. Is configured.

With the above structure, the cosmetic container 1 of this embodiment
In 0, when the refill container 18 is mounted in the removable storage portion 20, if the refill container 18 is inserted from above the removable storage portion 20, as shown in FIG. 2, the side wall 12a and the partition wall 12c are inserted. First engaging projections 36, 37 formed on the
The second engaging protrusions 38, 39 of the refill container 18 are engaged with the refill container 18, so that the refill container 18 can be easily fitted and mounted in the removable storage portion 20.

When the refill container 18 is fitted into the removable storage portion 20, the second hinge 30 is fitted into the cutout portion 32, and the end face 31 thereof is exposed to the outside. Is substantially flush with the outer surface of the side wall 12a. In this way, since the inside of the detachable storage unit 20 can be seen from the notch 32 of the side wall 12a of the detachable storage unit 20, the cutout 32 is attached to the refill container 18 when the lid 16 is closed. It has the function of an indicator that can confirm forgetfulness.

On the other hand, when the refill container 18 is taken out from the removable storage portion 20, as shown in FIG. 4, the second hinge 30 of the refill container 18, especially the second hinge 30 from the cutout 32 of the side wall 12a of the removable storage portion 20 is removed. When the knurled portion of the concave portion 31 is hooked with a finger and pulled up, the second hinge 30 portion can be easily pulled up. As a result, the pair of first engaging protrusions 36 formed on the side wall 12a and the second engaging protrusions 38 of the refill container 18 are engaged with each other, and further the first engaging protrusions formed on the partition wall 12c. By releasing the engagement between the engaging protrusion 37 of the second embodiment and the second engaging protrusion 39 of the refill container 18, the refill container 18 can be smoothly removed.

At this time, the side wall 12 of the removable storage unit 20
Since the second hinge 30 side of the refill container 18 is pulled upward from the notch 32 of a, the refill container 18
The inner lid 28 does not open when removing, and scratches on the surface of the stored cosmetic are prevented.

In the cosmetic container 10 of this embodiment, when the refill container 18 is housed in the container body 12, as described above, the dish body 2 of the refill container 18 is filled.
Since the bottom portion 26b of 6 fits into the opening 40 of the container body 12, the dish body 26 and the container body 12 are prevented from overlapping with each other. Therefore, although the refill container 18 is stored in the container body 12,
It is possible to prevent the overall thickness of the container main body 12 from increasing, and it is possible to make the cosmetics container 10 thinner.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the same components as those of the above-mentioned embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

That is, in this embodiment, a pair of flexible pieces 50, 50 are formed so as to protrude from the inner bottom surface of the side wall 12a of the detachable storage portion 20 of the container body 12 through a gap a which can be bent outward. , The first engaging protrusion 5 on the inner side of the tip end thereof.
1, 51 are formed. In addition, a flexible piece 52 is formed on the inner bottom surface of the partition wall 12c facing the side wall 12a so as to protrude through a gap b that can be bent outward, and a first engaging portion is formed on the inner side of the tip end portion thereof. The abutting portion 53 is formed. On the other hand, a pair of second engaging protrusions 38, 38 engageable with the first engaging protrusions 51, 51 are formed on the outer surface of the plate body 26 on the lower side of the second hinge 30. A second engagement protrusion 39 that is engageable with the first engagement protrusion 53 is formed on the outer surface on the lower side of the finger hook 29 that faces the wall 12c.

When the refill container 18 is mounted from above in the detachable storage section 20 having the above-mentioned structure, the flexible piece 52 formed on the inner bottom surface of the partition wall 12c slightly bends outward. The return force causes the second engaging protrusion 39 of the refill container 18 to engage with the first engaging protrusion 53, and at the same time, the flexible piece 50 formed on the inner bottom surface of the side wall 12a also moves outward. By slightly bending, the restoring force of the first engaging protrusions 51,
The second engaging projections 38, 38 of the refill container 18 are engaged with 51, whereby the refill container 18 can be easily mounted and the fall off is prevented.

On the other hand, when the refill container 18 is taken out from the removable storage unit 20, a finger is placed in the recess 31a of the second hinge 30 of the refill container 18 exposed from the notch 32 of the side wall 12a of the removable storage unit 20. Hang it and pull it up,
When the flexible piece 50 bends outward through the gap a, the first
The engagement protrusions 51, 51 of the refill container 18 with the second engagement protrusions 38, 38 of the refill container 18 are released.
The second engaging protrusion 39 of No. 8 separates from the first engaging protrusion 53 of the flexible piece 52 of the partition wall 12c, whereby the refill container 18 can be smoothly removed.

FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show a third embodiment of the present invention, 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.

That is, in this embodiment, the removable storage section 56 of the container body 55 has a bottom, and the refill container 60 is provided.
Has a shape that can be mounted in the removable storage portion 56, and the outer periphery of the bottom surface is cut out to form an inclined surface 61. Further, a finger hook 63 is formed on the open end side of the inner lid 62 so as to project outward in the shape of an eaves. Further, an upper end portion 59 of the side wall 58 of the container body 55 in which the cosmetic storage portion 57 is formed is also formed so as to project inwardly in an eaves-like shape.

When the refill container 60 is housed, the finger hooking portion 63 formed to project like an eaves covers the upper edge of the cosmetics accommodating portion 57 and presses the internal puff 70. It is possible to prevent the mirror 24 and the puff 70 from coming into contact with each other, thus preventing the mirror surface from being soiled.
Furthermore, the notch 32 of the side wall 12a of the removable storage portion 56 is
As described above, the refill container 60 has a function of an indicator for confirming that the refill container 60 is forgotten to be attached. This function is particularly effective in this embodiment in which the container body 55 has a bottom.

[0027]

As described above, in the cosmetic container of the present invention, the inner plate for storing the cosmetic is detachably housed in the container body, and the inner plate has the inner lid for opening and closing the same. In a cosmetic container formed by attaching a butterfly, the inside of the container body is divided into two by a partition wall, one of which serves as a removable storage part of the inner plate, and the partition wall and the removable storage opposed to this partition wall. Forming an upward notch on the side wall of the portion, and forming a first engaging portion on the partition wall and the side wall so as to oppose each other, and on the hinge portion side of the inner plate and the open end portion side opposite thereto. A second outer surface engageable with the first engaging portion
The engaging portions of the first and second plates are opposed to each other, and the hinge portion of the inner tray is exposed from the notch of the side wall of the removable storage portion. The second tray is engaged with the second engaging portion, and the hinge portion and the open end portion of the inner tray are fitted into the notches of the partition wall and the side wall, so that the inner tray can be easily mounted in the container body. You can On the other hand, when removing the inner tray from the inside of the container body, by pulling up the hinge portion of the inner tray exposed from the notch in the side wall of the detachable storage portion, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged. The engagement of the parts is released, and the inner plate can be smoothly removed. And
Since the hinge plate of the inner plate exposed from the notch on the side wall of the detachable storage section is pulled up to take out the inner plate, the inner lid may be accidentally opened when removing the inner plate, and it is stored in the inner plate. It is also prevented that the surface of the applied cosmetic is scratched. In addition, the notch in the side wall of the removable storage portion has the effect of having an indicator function that allows confirmation of forgetting to attach the inner plate even when the lid is closed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention in a state where a lid is opened and an inner plate is taken out.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1 with the lid closed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 1 with the lid closed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the first embodiment of the present invention in a state where the lid is opened and the inner tray is taken out.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the second embodiment of the present invention with the lid closed.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1 with the lid closed according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 1 with the lid closed according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Cosmetic Container 12,55 Container Main Body 12a Side Wall 12c Separating Wall 16 Lid 18,60 Refill Container 20,56 Detachable Storage Section 22 Makeup Tool Storage Section 26 Dish Body 28,62 Inner Lid 29,63 Finger Hook Section 30th 2 Hinges 32 Notches 36, 37, 51, 53 First engaging protrusions 38, 39 Second engaging protrusions 40 Opening

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Yukichi Yuchihara 5-29-10 Tachibana, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Within Yoshida Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Ichiro Onizawa 5-29-10 Tachibana, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Yoshida Within Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A cosmetic container comprising a container body in which a middle plate for containing cosmetics is detachably housed, and an inner lid for opening and closing the middle plate is hingedly attached to the container body. It is divided into two by a partition wall, one of which serves as a removable storage portion of the inner plate, and an upward notch is formed on the partition wall and a side wall of the removable storage portion facing the partition wall. A first engaging portion is formed on the partition wall and the side wall so as to face each other, and the first engaging portion is formed on the outer surface of the hinge portion side of the inner plate and the open end portion side opposite thereto.
A second engaging portion that can be engaged with the engaging portion of
Also, the cosmetic container is characterized in that the hinge part of the inner plate is exposed from a notch in a side wall of the removable storage part.