JPH11198955A - Cap for liquid container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To certainly prevent dripping of liquid on discharging liquid from a container by a method wherein a liquid guide part projecting upward and having a liquid passage extending from the inside of the container to the spout at its inside is provided at a cap and a liquid collecting groove for collecting liquid dripping from the spout is provided around the liquid guide part. SOLUTION: A cap 10A to be attached to an opening 2 of a container 1 housing liquid such as clothing detergent has a liquid passage extending from the inside of the container to a spout 11 at its inside and also has a liquid guide part 13 projecting upward as its integral part. A brush 15 with its center serving as the spout 11 is attached to the upside of the liquid guide part 13 through a connector 14. A liquid collecting groove 16 is provided entirely around the circumference of the liquid guide part 13 and while a standing wall 17 is provided at the outside of the liquid collecting groove 16, a peripheral wall 18 for being screwed down onto the container 1 is formed at the outside of the standing wall. The bottom of the liquid collecting groove 16 is inclined against the horizontal plane, and the lowermost part of the liquid collecting groove is made a liquid pooling part 19 and made to communicate with the spout 11 through a liquid return groove 20.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a liquid container cap attached to a liquid container. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cap for preventing liquid from dripping on the outer wall of a container, and more particularly to a cap for a liquid container useful as a cap for a liquid application container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a cap to be attached to a liquid container, a cap formed in a nozzle shape, a mesh shape, a brush shape, a comb shape, or the like is known according to its use.

For example, FIG. 9 shows a container for applying a high-viscosity liquid such as glue, which comprises a container 1 and a cap 3 screwed into an opening 2 thereof. A mesh member 5 is provided on the discharge port 4 at the end of the cap 3 for facilitating application of a liquid such as glue, which is the content of the container.

FIG. 10 shows a container for applying a detergent or the like. This coating container comprises a container 1 and a cap 3 similarly to the coating container of FIG. 9, but a brush 6 is provided around the discharge port 4 at the end of the cap 3 to facilitate the application of detergent or the like. Is provided.

FIG. 11 shows a container such as a liquid adhesive. This container also includes the container 1 and the cap 3, and the cap 3 has a nozzle shape whose diameter decreases toward the discharge port 4.

[0006]

As described above, various caps are attached to a conventional container according to the intended use. However, when the conventional cap is attached and the contents of the container are discharged, the dripping after discharging the contents continues to the outer wall of the container 1 and the dripping adheres to the hand, There has been a problem that the outer wall of the container may be stained.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a cap capable of preventing dripping when a liquid is discharged from a container.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems The present inventor has a liquid flow path from the inside of a container to a discharge port inside, a liquid guide portion protruding upward is provided on a cap, and around the liquid guide portion, The present inventors have found that the above object can be achieved by providing a liquid pool groove in which the liquid dripping from the discharge port can be stored, and have completed the present invention.

That is, the present invention is directed to a liquid container cap which is attached to an opening of a container for accommodating a liquid and forms a liquid discharge port, and has a liquid flow path from the inside of the container to the discharge port therein. A cap provided with a liquid guide portion protruding upward, and a liquid reservoir groove formed around the liquid guide portion.

[0010] In particular, as a preferred embodiment of such a cap, the bottom surface of the liquid reservoir groove is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and a liquid reservoir portion is formed at the lowermost portion thereof. A cap having a liquid return groove formed at least in the liquid guide portion, and a valve having a valve body on the bottom surface of the liquid pool groove, and having an overcap for closing the discharge port by covering the cap and opening the valve body. provide.

According to the cap of the present invention, a liquid flow path extending from the inside of the container to the discharge port is provided inside, and a liquid guide portion protruding upward is provided, and a liquid reservoir groove is formed around the liquid guide portion. Therefore, even if liquid dripping occurs from the discharge port, the liquid accumulates in a liquid pool groove around the liquid guide portion. Therefore, no dripping will reach the outer wall of the container.

Particularly, in such a cap, the bottom surface of the liquid reservoir groove is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, a liquid reservoir portion is formed at the lowermost portion, and a liquid return groove is formed between the liquid reservoir portion and the discharge port. In the formed mode, the liquid that has been dripped in the pool groove after discharging the liquid from the discharge port accumulates in the liquid pool portion according to the inclination of the bottom surface of the liquid pool groove, and the liquid that has accumulated in this liquid pool portion is Next, when the liquid is discharged from the discharge port by tilting the container, the liquid flows to the discharge port along the liquid return groove, and is used together with the liquid discharged from the discharge port. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the liquid from dripping on the outer wall of the container and to use the liquid dripped from the discharge port together with the liquid in the container, so that the waste of the liquid can be eliminated. Further, in this case, since the liquid discharged from the inside of the container to the outside of the container by the dripping is used without returning to the inside of the container, there is no risk of contaminating the liquid in the container or changing its properties.

When such a cap having a valve body on the bottom surface of the liquid reservoir groove and having an overcap that closes the discharge port by covering the cap and opens the valve body is used, By putting the cap on, the liquid that has accumulated in the liquid pool groove,
Since it can be easily returned to the inside of the container, the liquid can be prevented from dripping on the outer wall of the container and the waste of the liquid can be prevented by this mode.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or equivalent components.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a coating container in which a cap 10A of the present invention is attached to an opening 2 of a container 1 for containing a liquid such as a detergent for clothes. This cap 10A has
Having a liquid flow path from the inside of the container 1 to the discharge port 11 therein;
A liquid guide portion 13 protruding upward is provided, and a brush 15 is mounted on the liquid guide portion 13 via a connector 14. A central portion of the brush serves as a discharge port 11.
3, a discharge portion 12 is formed from the connector 14, the brush 15, and the discharge port 11.

A liquid sump groove 16 is provided around the entire circumference of the liquid guide portion 13, and the standing wall 1 is provided outside the liquid sump groove 16.
And a peripheral wall 1 screwed with the container outside thereof.
8 are formed. The bottom of the sump groove 16 is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane.
Is formed at the lowermost part of the liquid reservoir 19 as a concave portion in which the depth of the groove is partially increased. A liquid return groove 20 is formed in the liquid guide section 13 between the liquid pool section 19 and the discharge port 11.

The cap 10A has an overcap 30. The overcap 30 can be fixed to the cap 10A by placing it on the cap 10A and screwing the outer wall 32 of the overcap 30 to the standing wall 17 of the cap 10A. This also makes it possible to close the discharge port 11 with the liquid seal stopper pin 31 that the overcap 30 has inside. Therefore, by screwing and fixing the overcap 30 to the cap 10A, it is possible to prevent the liquid in the container 1 from flowing out of the container 1 even when the container 1 is inverted.

When using this application container, with the overcap 30 removed, the container is tilted in the direction of arrow x in the drawing to discharge the liquid from the discharge port 11, and the predetermined object to be coated is Apply liquid to Thereafter, when the container 1 is returned to the upright state, dripping occurs from the brush 15. The liquid caused by the dripping flows from the brush 15 to the sump groove 16, and further accumulates in the sump according to the inclination of the bottom of the sump groove 16. Collect at 19. Therefore, the outer wall of the container 1 is not stained by dripping.

Next, when the liquid is discharged from the application container, the container is tilted in the direction of arrow x in the drawing to discharge the liquid in the container 1 from the discharge port 11.
The liquid stored in 9 flows through the liquid return groove 20 to the brush 15. Therefore, in addition to the liquid from the container 1, the liquid accumulated in the liquid reservoir 19 due to dripping can be used, so that waste of the liquid can be eliminated. Further, when the dripped liquid can be used, since the dripped liquid does not return to the inside of the container 1, it is possible to prevent contamination in the container and deterioration of the liquid.

The cap as shown in FIG. 1 can take various forms depending on the viscosity of the liquid contained in the container 1, the easiness of solidification of the liquid, the use, and the like.

For example, in the cap 10A shown in FIG. 1, a brush 15 is provided around the discharge port 11. On the other hand, when the liquid contained in the container 1 is liquid glue, shoe polish or the like, the discharge port 11 A mesh member is provided on the top, and the other configuration can be the same. FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the cap 10B in which the mesh member 21 is provided on the discharge port 11 in such a state, and shows a state where the overcap 30 is covered. FIG. 1B is an overall view of an application container in which a cap 10B is attached to the container 1.

When the liquid contained in the container 1 is a liquid detergent for clothing or the like, the discharge port 11 can be provided with a comb-like member. In this case, various shapes can be provided as the comb-shaped member. For example, the comb-shaped member itself has a liquid outlet and a liquid flow path communicating with the liquid outlet, and the liquid flow path May be provided so as to communicate with the liquid flow path of the liquid guide portion 13, and the liquid discharge port of the comb-shaped member may serve as a liquid discharge port. FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a cap 10C having one embodiment of such a comb-like member, and FIG. 3B is an overall view of an application container in which the cap 10C is attached to the container 1. The comb member 22 of the cap 10C has a plurality of liquid outlets 23,
Each of the liquid discharge ports 23 communicates with a liquid flow path in the liquid guide section 13 through a liquid flow path 24. Therefore, when the container 1 is tilted when the liquid in the container 1 is applied, the liquid that has passed through the liquid flow path in the liquid guide portion 13 of the cap 10C is passed through the liquid flow path 24 of the comb-shaped member 22 and the liquid outlet 23 Will be discharged from
Therefore, in this case, the liquid discharge port 23 becomes the liquid discharge port 11.

In the cap 10C, the liquid guide 1
3 is provided around the periphery of the liquid storage groove 3.
This is similar to the cap 10A of FIG. 1 and the cap 10B of FIG. 2 described above in that the liquid reservoir 19 is provided at the lowermost portion of the inclined bottom. In addition, as the overcap 30 that closes the ejection port 11, one that covers the end of the comb-shaped member 22 on the ejection port 11 side as shown by a broken line in FIG.

The liquid contained in the container 1 is a liquid detergent for clothing or the like, and when these are applied from the container 1, the discharge port 11 including the liquid guide section 13 and the discharge port 11 A nozzle having a small diameter and provided with a brush around the nozzle can be used. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a cap 10D having such a nozzle-shaped discharge section 12, and shows a state where an overcap 30 is covered.

In the cap 10D, the discharge unit 1
2 comprises a liquid guide 13 and a nozzle-like member 25.
The nozzle-shaped member 25 includes a nozzle center member 26 and a nozzle outer member 27, and the brush 15 is attached between the nozzle center member 26 and the nozzle outer member 27. The liquid return groove 20 is provided so as to communicate with both the liquid guide portion 13 and the nozzle outer member 27.

The cap 10E shown in FIG. 5 is obtained by integrally forming the cap 10D shown in FIG. As described above, in the cap of the present invention, each part constituting the cap may be formed by assembling independent members, or may be formed by integral molding.

In the above-described cap of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, an example is shown in which one liquid return groove 20 is formed in each key cap. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of liquid return grooves 20 may be provided as necessary. You may.

The cap of the present invention is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 5, the bottom surface of the liquid reservoir groove 16 is inclined, and a liquid reservoir 19 is formed at the bottom of the inclined liquid reservoir groove.
In addition to the embodiment in which the liquid return groove 20 is provided between the liquid pool portion 19 and the discharge port 11, as described below, the liquid return groove and the liquid pool portion are not provided, and a valve is provided on the bottom surface of the liquid pool groove. Embodiments having a body are also included.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which a cap 10F having a ball valve 41 on the bottom surface of the reservoir groove 16 is attached to the container 1. This cap 10F is shown in FIG.
As in the case of the cap 10B, a mesh member 21 is provided on the discharge port 11, and a liquid pool groove 16 having an inclined bottom surface is formed around the liquid guide portion 13. Also,
The cap 10F is provided with a standing wall 17 and a peripheral wall 18, and the overcap 30 is screwed with the standing wall 17, and the peripheral wall 18 is screwed with the container 1. However, this sump groove 16
Is not formed with a liquid pool portion 19 and a liquid return groove is not formed. On the other hand, a ball valve 41 is formed at the bottom of the bottom surface of the reservoir groove 16 of the cap 10F.

When using the container equipped with the cap 10F, first, the container 1 is tilted and the liquid is applied from the discharge port 11 through the mesh member 21. Thereafter, when the container is returned to the upright state, dripping occurs from the mesh member 21, and the dripped liquid accumulates in the pool groove 16. However, due to the action of the ball valve 41, the liquid accumulated in the liquid pool groove 16 gradually returns into the container 1. Therefore, the cap 10F can also prevent the liquid from reaching the outer wall of the container 1.

FIG. 7 shows a cap 10G constructed in the same manner as the cap 10F of FIG. 6 except that an elastomer valve 42 is provided on the entire periphery of the bottom of the liquid reservoir groove 16 in place of the ball valve 41.
And (a) are cross-sectional views in a state in which the overcap 30 is removed, and (b) is a view in which the overcap 30 is covered. It is sectional drawing of a state.

Even in such a cap 10G, the liquid dripping after use of the container accumulates in the sump groove 16. However, as shown in FIG. The pressure bar 33 of the valve opens the elastomeric valve 42. Therefore, by covering the overcap 30, it is possible to return the liquid accumulated in the liquid pool groove 16 to the inside of the container 1.

FIG. 8 shows a cap 10 in which an elastomer valve 42 is provided on a part of the periphery of the nozzle-shaped discharge portion 12 of FIG. 7 and the overcap 30 is connected by a hinge.
H is attached to the container 1 and is shown in FIG.
Is a cross-sectional view in a state where the overcap 30 is open, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view in a state where the overcap 30 is closed.

Also in this cap 10G, the liquid dripped after the use of the container accumulates in the pool groove 16.
As shown in FIG. 8B, when the overcap 30 is fitted in the cap 10H, the pressing bar 3
3 opens the elastomer valve 42. Therefore, by closing the overcap 30, the liquid
Liquid stored in the container 1 can be returned to the container 1.

As described above, in the embodiment in which the valve body is provided on the bottom surface of the liquid pool groove 16 in the cap of the present invention, the valve body depends on the viscosity of the liquid, the easiness of solidification of the liquid, and the like.
It may be provided over the entire circumference of the bottom of the liquid pool groove 16,
It may be provided only in part.

Further, in the embodiment in which the valve body is provided on the bottom surface of the liquid reservoir groove 16 as described above, the discharge portion has a mesh shape,
It can be configured in a nozzle shape, a comb shape, a brush shape, and other various shapes.

[0037]

According to the cap of the present invention, when the liquid is discharged from the container, dripping can be prevented. In addition, the dripped liquid can be reused.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a container equipped with a cap of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cap of the present invention (FIG. 2A) and an overall view of a container to which the cap is attached.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cap of the present invention (FIG. 3A) and an overall view of a container to which the cap is attached.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cap of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the cap of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a container equipped with the cap of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the container with the cap of the present invention with the overcap removed (FIG. (A)) and a cross-sectional view of the container with the overcap (FIG. (B)).

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the container equipped with the cap of the present invention with the overcap open (FIG. 8A) and a cross-sectional view of the container with the overcap closed (FIG. 8B).
It is.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a container equipped with a conventional cap.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a container equipped with a conventional cap.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a container with a conventional cap attached.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container 10A-10H Cap of this invention 11 Discharge port 12 Discharge part 13 Liquid guide part 15 Brush 16 Liquid pool groove 19 Liquid pool part 20 Liquid return groove 21 Mesh member 22 Comb-like member 25 Nozzle-like member 30 Overcap 33 Elastomer valve Press bar 41 ball valve 42 elastomer valve

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A liquid container cap attached to an opening of a container containing a liquid and forming a liquid discharge port, the liquid container cap having a liquid flow path from the inside of the container to the discharge port therein.
A cap provided with a liquid guide portion projecting upward, a liquid pool groove formed around the liquid guide portion, and a valve body provided on a bottom surface of the liquid pool groove. 2. A bottom surface of the liquid reservoir groove is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, a liquid reservoir portion is formed at a lowermost portion thereof, and at least a liquid return groove between the liquid reservoir portion and the discharge port is provided in the liquid guide portion. The cap according to claim 1, wherein the cap is formed. 3. The cap according to claim 2, further comprising an overcap for closing the discharge port by covering the cap. 4. The cap according to claim 3, further comprising an overcap which closes the discharge port by covering the cap and opens the valve body. 5. The cap according to claim 1, wherein the discharge section comprising the liquid guide section and the discharge port is a nozzle for a liquid application container having a small-diameter discharge port. 6. The cap according to claim 1, wherein a mesh member is provided at the discharge port for a liquid application container. 7. The cap according to claim 1, wherein a brush is provided around the discharge port for a liquid application container. 8. A comb-shaped member having a liquid discharge port and a liquid flow path communicating with the liquid discharge port therein, the liquid flow path being provided in communication with the liquid flow path of the liquid guide section. 2. The liquid application container according to claim 1, wherein the liquid discharge port of the liquid application port serves as a liquid discharge port.
The cap according to any one of claims 1 to 4.