JPH112553A - Container with measuring cup - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a container provided with detachable measuring cup of large capacity. SOLUTION: An undercut 3 is formed at the lower bottom drum of a container body 1, and a fitting protrusion 4 is formed in a suitable position to the upper end of the undercut 3. A measuring cup 2 of bottomed cylinder shape with almost the same diameter as the undercut 3 is removably fitted tot he undercut 3. If necessary, measuring graduations 6 are put on the inner surface or outer surface of the measuring cup 2. The measuring cup 2 can be used as a measuring cup for measuring liquid or powder stored in the container body 1 by detaching out of the container body 1 and can be used as a pedestal for making the container body 1 stand up so as not to fall down by fittingly fixing to the container body 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container provided with a detachable measuring cup having a large volume.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As containers for detergents, various types of containers with measuring cups have been proposed. FIG.
5 and FIG. 5 show typical examples, and FIG.
In FIG. 5, a measuring cup 53 is integrally formed on the top surface of a cap 52 that closes the mouth of a container 51.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional container with a measuring cup, the cap itself is used as the measuring cup, or the measuring cup is integrally formed on the cap, so that the container is not balanced. The volume could not be increased so much, and it was difficult to make a large-capacity measuring cup. For this reason, when weighing the contents in large quantities, it must be weighed many times,
There was a problem that it was troublesome.

[0004] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and has as its object to provide a container with a measuring cup having a large capacity and a detachable measuring cup.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a container with a measuring cup according to the present invention has a bottomed cylindrical measuring cup detachably attached to a lower bottom body of a container body. It is a feature.

[0006]

In the present invention, since the measuring cup is detachably attached to the lower bottom body of the container body, the size of the measuring cup is set to a diameter substantially equal to that of the lower bottom body of the container body. can do. For this reason, a large-capacity measuring cup can be obtained, and the amount that can be measured at one time can be significantly increased as compared with the conventional one. In addition, when the measuring cup is not used, the measuring cup can be used as a pedestal for standing the container by keeping the measuring cup fitted to the lower bottom body of the container body, and the container can be stably stood. be able to.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a container with a measuring cup according to the present invention. FIG. 1A is a longitudinal sectional view of the lower bottom portion of the container with a measuring cup fitted thereon, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the measuring cup.

The first embodiment is an example in which a measuring cup is detachably attached to a lower bottom body of a container body by undercut fitting. In the drawing, 1 is a container body made of synthetic resin, 2 is a measuring cup made of synthetic resin, and an undercut portion 3 for fitting the measuring cup 2 is formed in the lower bottom body of the container body 1. In addition, a fitting projection 4 is formed at an appropriate position near the upper end of the undercut portion 3. On the other hand, the measuring cup 2 is formed of a bottomed cylindrical body having a diameter substantially the same as or slightly larger than that of the undercut portion 3, and the inner surface of the measuring cup 2 is fitted with the fitting projection 4 to keep the measuring cup 2 in a fixed position. A fitting recess 5 for locking is formed. The positions of the fitting projection 4 and the fitting recess 5 are reversed.
The fitting projection 4 may be formed on the measuring cup 2 side, and the fitting recess 5 may be formed on the container body 1 side.

In the illustrated example, a measuring scale 6 is provided on the inner surface of the measuring cup 2 by, for example, floating characters or printing, as shown in FIG. Accurate weighing can be performed by matching. When the measuring cup 2 is made of a transparent resin that can be seen through, the measuring scale 6 can be attached to either the inner surface or the outer surface of the cup.

In the first embodiment, the measuring cup 2 is fitted into the lower bottom body of the container body 1 by fitting the measuring cup 2 along the undercut portion 3 of the lower bottom body of the container body 1. Just push it in. When the measuring cup 2 is pushed into the predetermined position, the fitting recess 5 of the measuring cup 2 and the fitting projection 4 of the container body 1 engage, and the measuring cup 2 is locked at the predetermined position.

On the other hand, when using the measuring cup 2, it is sufficient to hold the container body 1 with one hand and pull the measuring cup 2 from the container body 1 with the free hand. Then, a liquid or powder such as a detergent contained in the container body 1 is poured into the drawn measuring cup 2, and measurement may be performed by the measuring scale 6. In the case of the present invention, the measuring cup 2 can be approximately the same size as the lower bottom body portion of the container body 1, so that a large-capacity measuring cup can be obtained, and a large capacity Weighing becomes possible.

When the measuring cap 2 is not used, the measuring cap 2 can be used as a pedestal for the container stand by fitting the measuring cap 2 to the lower bottom body of the container body 1. . In general, a container made of synthetic resin is made by a biaxial stretching method using blow molding. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 (A), the bottom of the container has a spherical shape concaved inward for the purpose of securing strength. It is usually a surface or a spherical shape bulging outward, and the sense of stability when the container body 1 is erected is not so good. In the case of the present invention, since the measuring cup 2 is manufactured completely separately from the container body 1, the bottom surface of the measuring cup 2 can be made completely flat as shown in FIG. For this reason, by using the measuring cap 2 as a pedestal for standing the container, the container main body 1 can be stably stood up.

Further, when the measuring cup 2 is fitted to the lower bottom body of the container body 1, the center of gravity of the entire container is lowered by that amount, so that even if the liquid or powder in the container body 1 becomes small, the container is stable. Can be set up. Furthermore, by making the measuring cap 2 a color different from that of the container body 1, a design change can be made, and a more beautiful and design-excellent container can be obtained.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of a container with a measuring cup according to the present invention. The second embodiment is an example in which the measuring cup 2 is detachably attached to the lower bottom body of the container body 1 by snap fitting, and the lower bottom body of the container body 1 is configured. In addition, a conical tapered surface 11 whose diameter narrows downward is formed, and the rim of the measuring cup 2 is a conical tapered surface 12 fitted with the conical tapered surface 11. . The same parts as those in the first embodiment (FIG. 1) are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the second embodiment, in order to fit the measuring cup 2 into the lower bottom body of the container body 1, the measuring cup 2 may be pushed along the lower bottom body of the container body 1. . As a result, the conical tapered surface 12 formed on the rim of the measuring cup 2 and the conical tapered surface 11 of the lower bottom body of the container body 1 are snap-fitted by their elasticity, and the measuring cup 2 is engaged at a predetermined position. Is stopped.

On the other hand, when using the measuring cup 2, it is sufficient to hold the container body 1 with one hand and pull the measuring cup 2 from the container body 1 with the free hand. Then, a liquid or powder such as a detergent contained in the container body 1 is poured into the drawn measuring cup 2, and the measurement may be performed by the measuring scale 6 displayed on the inner surface of the measuring cup 2. Except for the fact that the container body 1 and the measuring cup 2 are fitted by snap fitting, the operation and effects of the other parts are the same as those of the first embodiment, so that the description thereof will be omitted. .

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of a container with a measuring cup according to the present invention. The third embodiment is an example in which the measuring cup 2 is detachably attached to the lower bottom body of the container main body 1 by screwing. A male screw 21 is formed at the upper end of the undercut portion 3, and a female screw 22 screwed with the male screw 21 is formed inside the rim of the measuring cup 2. The same parts as those in the first embodiment (FIG. 1) are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the third embodiment, in order to fit the measuring cup 2 into the lower bottom body of the container body 1, the screw is tightened while pushing the measuring cup 2 along the lower bottom body of the container body 1. Turn it in the right direction. Thereby, the female screw 22 of the container body 1 and the male screw 22 of the measuring cup 2 are screwed together, and the measuring cup 2 is locked at a predetermined position.

On the other hand, when the measuring cup 2 is used, hold the container main body 1 with one hand and pull out of the container main body 1 while holding the measuring cup 2 with the free hand and turning the screw in the loosening direction. I just need. Then, a liquid or powder such as a detergent contained in the container body 1 is poured into the drawn measuring cup 2, and the measurement may be performed by the measuring scale 6 displayed on the inner surface of the measuring cup 2. Except for the configuration in which the container body 1 and the measuring cup 2 are screwed together with screws, the operation and effects of the other parts are the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

In each of the above embodiments, the lower body portion of the container body 1 has a circular cross section. However, the cross sectional shape is not limited to a circle, but may be an elliptical cross section, a rectangular cross section, or a triangular cross section. Any cross-sectional shape such as a cross-section, a star-shaped cross-section, and a polygonal cross-section can be used. In such a case, the sectional shape of the measuring cap 2 may be a bottomed cylindrical shape that matches these sectional shapes.

Further, the case where both the container body 1 and the measuring cup 2 are made of synthetic resin has been exemplified. However, the first embodiment using undercut fitting and the second embodiment using snap fitting are used. In this case, either one may be made of a synthetic resin, while in the case of the third embodiment using screwing with screws, both may be made of metal.

[0022]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The bottomed cylindrical measuring cup is detachably attached to the lower bottom body of the container body, so the size of the measuring cup can be about the same as the lower bottom body of the container body, and It can be a measuring cup. For this reason, compared to the conventional one,
The volume that can be measured in a single operation can be significantly increased, and a container with a measuring cup excellent in handling of a measuring operation can be provided.

When the measuring cup is not used,
By leaving the measuring cup fitted to the lower bottom body of the container body, the measuring cup can be used as a pedestal for standing the container, and the container can be stably stood. In addition, by attaching the measuring cup to the lower bottom body of the container body, the center of gravity of the entire container can be lowered by that much, so that even if the liquid or powder in the container body is low, it can be stably stood. I can put it.

Further, by changing the measuring cap to a color different from that of the container main body, it is possible to make a change in design, and it is possible to make the container more beautiful and excellent in design.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A and 1B show a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a longitudinal sectional view of a lower bottom portion of a container with a measuring cup fitted therein, FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a measuring cup.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) is a longitudinal sectional view of the lower bottom portion of the container with a measuring cup fitted, (B).
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a measuring cup.

3A and 3B show a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 3A is a longitudinal sectional view of a lower bottom portion of a container with a measuring cup fitted therein, FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a measuring cup.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a first example of a conventional container with a measuring cup.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a second example of a conventional container with a measuring cup.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container main body 2 Measuring cap 3 Undercut part 4 Fitting protrusion 5 Fitting concave part 6 Measurement scale 11 Conical taper surface 12 Conical taper surface 21 Male screw 22 Female screw

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A container with a measuring cup, wherein a bottomed cylindrical measuring cup is detachably attached to a lower bottom body of the container body.