JPS59221263A - Dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field of the Invention] This invention relates to a dispenser that can store stored items inside a container [optional C: a dispenser that can be taken out.

It relates to a dispenser that allows you to take out stored items by pushing in the cap.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems]

Normally, a container with an opening at the top (-) is used as a dispenser for storing liquids (e.g., sauces and dressings) and for disposing of food (two shakers).This opening is fitted with an appropriate cap. Then, this cap is removed, and liquid is injected and refilled through the entrance.On the other hand.

To take out the liquid, remove the cap.

Tilting or turning the container upside down is also done by closing the opening.

When using the dispenser in this way, the action of tilting the container or turning it upside down is...

It was performed without question as an extremely normal action. However, from the perspective of ergonomic work flow,
For example, do you pick up a dispenser placed on a desk and lift it up? The operations of removing the cap from the container and then tilting or turning the dispenser upside down are complicated, and there was a need for a dispenser that could further simplify these operations and allow for easy removal of stored items. .

[Purpose of the invention]

This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the invention is to provide a dispenser 4) that simplifies and facilitates the operation of putting out stored items. There are two.

[Summary of the invention]

According to this invention f2, in order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose,
The ice pliers includes a container having a relatively large inlet and a relatively small outlet, a cap C2 that is removable and attached to the container and can be deformed by pushing, and a cap that seals the inlet. and a valve member that can be opened and closed.

The cap i has one end that can be engaged with the other end and the other end that accommodates the valve member, and the cap can be pushed in (-
The apparatus includes a connecting means for releasing the discharge port from being blocked by the valve member, and a biasing member for biasing the connecting means so that the valve member closes the discharge port.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to configuration C2 of the dispenser according to the present invention, when the container is simply picked up, the cap can be simply pushed through the discharge port without having to be tilted or turned upside down. , items stored in the container can be taken out. In view of this, according to the present invention, the operation of taking out stored items is further simplified.

A dispenser is provided that facilitates this.

[Embodiments of the invention]

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In FIG. 1C, the reference numeral IO indicates an embodiment of the dispenser. This dispenser IO is a transparent container that extends in one direction! 2). This container I2
For example, glass.

It is made of transparent acrylic or axlonitrile-styrene and has a circular cross section.

One end of this container X2 is open over the entire surface, and this opening defines a large diameter injection port I4. On the other hand, the other end of the container I2 is constricted to open at the center;

A small diameter discharge port 16f is defined. This container I2 is normally used with the above-mentioned one direction aligned with the vertical direction C, and the injection port Z4 is located at the upper end C, and the discharge port I
6 are set so that they are opposite each other at the bottom edge.

The lower edge of this container X2 is rounded (smoothed).

It is formed to open slightly outward, and defines a mounting edge 20 for attaching a cap X8f, which will be described later. Further, on the inner circumferential surface near the upper edge of the container 12, there is formed a stepped portion 22 that protrudes radially inward (two steps 22c).

A ring portion 26 of a biasing member 24, which will be described later, comes into contact with it. - 10,000, the discharge port I6 formed at the lower end of the container I2 has a minimum radius at a position slightly above the lower end edge, and is formed from an inner surface that opens outward at the lower end edge (i.e. , the discharge port 16 is located at a first position located inside the container 12 from the minimum radius part.
It is defined by a space surrounded by an inner circumferential surface portion 16vr, a second inner circumferential surface portion 16b located outside the container I2 from the minimum radius portion, and C2.

As described above, a cap Z8 is attached to the upper edge of the configured container I2 so as to seal the injection port l4t. At the circular edge of the cap 18, the aforementioned mounting edge 20C: a holding frame 32 having an annular recess 30 to be fitted is formed over the entire circumference. The mounting edge 20 of the container I2 and the holding frame 32 of the cap I8 must be fitted tightly together (from the second point, the cap '1B is attached to the container 12G in a close contact state, and the inlet Z4 is sealed tightly). Note that the cap 18 can be released from the above-mentioned fitted state t1, for example, with a finger (from the second position).

Easy C: The inlet I4 is removed from the container I2, and the manner in which the cap Z8 is attached to the container I2 is not limited to the above-mentioned fitting;
They may be screwed together by forming screws t that can be screwed together. In short, cap I8 is attached to container Z2,
It is good if it is removably attached so as to seal the injection port I4.

A thick boss portion 28 is formed at the center of the inner peripheral surface of the cap I8 formed as described above, in other words, at the top of the inner surface. A recess 32 is formed in the center of the lower surface of the boss portion 28 to receive an upper end portion of a connecting rod 3θ, which will be described later.

Inside the aforementioned container Z2, one connecting rod 3o as a connecting means is housed along the central axis of the container I2 in a state of extending in the vertical direction. The upper part of this connecting rod 3o is connected to the cap 1B that is housed in the container X2.
It is housed in a recess 32 of the boss portion 2B formed in the boss portion 2B.

The lower end of the connecting rod 30 extends to the outlet z6 of the container Z2. This rod 3o is 5I as shown in FIG.
, in the cross-sectional shape, three protrusions 30m, 30b,
30c in a radially extending state. These protrusions are arranged so that two adjacent ridges (Jb130c, 1v)
Ru.

The connecting rod 3o formed in this way [:ha.

Three leaf springs 24a serve as biasing members 24.

24b and 24c are attached. That is.

3 protrusions 30m, 30b, 30c
(Predetermined position on the outer surface of each of 7J [Second is the leaf spring 241
124b and 124c are connected to each other at one end.

Each of the leaf springs 24s+24bh24c is formed into a substantially semicircular shape, and is connected to a connecting rod 30'l (in other words, the upper end surface of the connecting rod 3o is at the top in the figure).

These three leaf springs 24a and 24b are biased so as to come into contact with the upper surface of the recess of the boss portion 28.

The other end of 24c is housed in a common ring portion 26. The center of this ring portion 26 is set to coincide with the center of the connecting rod 30. Further, this ring portion 26 has a radius set so as to fit into the inner periphery of the upper end of the container r2.

In addition, the connecting rod, biasing member, ring part 30°24.26
9-t, it is integrally molded from a resin 2 having spring properties, such as polyacetal.

Further, the lower end C2 of the connecting rod 30 described fTJ is as follows.

A spherical valve 34 is attached as a valve member. This spherical valve 34 is made of soft rubber or soft plastic, and its radius is set to be slightly larger than the minimum radius of the discharge port 16 described above. Moreover, this spherical valve 34 is
so as to come into contact with the second inner circumferential surface portion 16b of the discharge port I6.

Outside the minimum radius part C: Retracted state (two settings. In other words, the ring part 26 is fitted to the inner periphery of the upper end of the container 12 (l), and the ring part 26 is integrally formed C: Molded As shown in FIG.
The biasing force C of 4 a @ 24 b + 24 c causes it to float upward. In other words, the spherical valve 34 housed at the lower end of the connecting rod 3o is located in the container 112 inside the discharge port I6, and the first spherical valve 34 does not seal the discharge port I6. In this state, connecting rod 3
゜ is pressed down against the biasing force of the leaf springs 24a, 24b, 24c (-1) The spherical valve 34, while contracting due to its elasticity, passes through the discharge hole I6 and the container zzrQ.
, taken outwards. Here, release the force that was pushing down the connecting rod 30f, spherical valve 34c, and plate h.
2aa, ,? 4b.

Due to the biasing force 24C, the second inner circumferential surface portion 16b defining the discharge port 161 is brought into contact with the discharge port X6'z, thereby sealing the discharge port X6'z.

In addition, in this state where the first spherical valve 34 is closed to the discharge port 1'6 (secondly, the S connecting rod 3o is engaged with the ring part 26 and the step part 22 of the container X2, and the spherical valve 34 and the container 12 are closed). is held within the container 12 by engagement with the second inner circumferential surface portion 16b of the spherical valve 34. Therefore, even if the first spherical valve 34 were to seal the discharge port 16'T from the outside, too,
This sealing state is good C: it will be maintained.

In addition, when the cap I8 is placed in the container Z2 in a state where the single spherical valve 34 seals the discharge port 16 in this way, the upper end surface of the connecting rod 30 is connected to the boss portion 28 which is bent into the shape of the cap 181. The upper surface of the recess 32 is brought into contact with the upper surface.

This cap Z8 has not yet brought it into a state of being pushed down. Therefore, there is no possibility that the sealed state between the one-spherical valve 34 and the discharge port X6 will be released by attaching the cap 180.

In addition, when the dispenser IO'f is not used.

A stand 36 is provided to hold it in an upright position. This stand 36 has a bottom surface for stably holding it on, for example, a desk. This stand 3
Is the upper surface C2 of 6 the lower part of the container I2? ] l-, so that the container 12 is held in an upright position (2 recesses 3 for receiving)
B is formed.

Note that this stand 3I may be formed separately from the container Z2, or may be formed, for example, to protrude downward from the outer peripheral surface of the lower part of the container I2. It may have at least three or more legs, or it may have a cylindrical body.

The dispensing operation of the dispenser configured as described above,
This will be explained below.

In addition, in the following dispensing operation, in order to make the understanding clear, the case where salad dressing is stored will also be explained.

First, remove the cap 1B tray, and through the injection port 14,
Pour predetermined amounts of salad oil, vinegar, salt, and ground pepper into container I2. Even if this character 71B is removed, the connecting rod 3o is engaged with the stepped portion 22I'' of the ring ffVr 26 and the container 1.
2 did not fall through, and the board splashed 24m + 2.
4b.

24c, the spherical valve 34 and the second circumferential surface portion 16b are engaged and the discharge port 16 is sealed, so that stored items may not flow out from the discharge port 16. do not have.

After the filling operation is completed, the upper part of the container I2 (-cap 1B' (
Once installed, the inlet I4 is sealed with the cap 18. Then, the contents of the container 12'fg are filled up and shaken vigorously up and down to stir the stored contents and create salad dressing in the container I2.

In the case of sprinkling the salad prepared in this manner, that is, in the dispensing operation f2 of the dressing, the container I2 was lifted. In the same position, that is, above the inlet 14f, the outlet 16'f
<Downward [-] Bring the container Z2f above the target salad and press the top of the cap I8.

Due to this push f2, the boss portion 28 of the cap I8
is housed in the recess 32 of this 9).The connecting rod 30
abutting the upper end of the connecting rod 30 and the leaf spring 24a;
Push down against the biasing forces of 24b and 24c. Therefore, the single spherical valve 34 is also pushed down, and the sealing of the discharge port 34 by the single spherical valve 34 is released.

In this way, the stored contents, that is, the salad dressing, flows out through the discharge port 34. However, one source of impetus for this outflow is the contents of the salad dressing itself, and the increase in pressure in the container I2 by pressing down on the cap X8. By such a driving force, the ladder and dressing can be well sprinkled onto the ladder located below the discharge port 160).

At this point, a predetermined amount of the Radar Dressing will flow out and the user will remove his/her finger from the cap I8 to stop the flow. That is, when the finger cap 18 is released, the leaf spring 24a
Due to the urging force C2 of m24b*24c, the connecting rod 3o
is pushed upward. Therefore, in response to this push-up τ2, the spherical valve 34 moves upward, and the second inner circumferential surface portion 1
6 b C contacts and tries to seal the discharge port 165.

Here, by pushing up the connecting rod 30 τ2, the cap I8 is also returned to its original state. Therefore,
As the cap I8 returns to its original state, the pressure inside the container 12 is reduced, and the dressing near the discharge port 16 is sucked up into the container I2.

This phenomenon can be understood as a rising phenomenon in the so-called dropper (-).In this way, the doe-ladder dressing near the discharge port 16 is removed from the container before the spherical valve s4 seals the discharge port I6. It is sucked up into I2, and the so-called oily condition 1 is collected.Therefore, after sealing the discharge port 16, there is no accumulation of dressing in the vicinity of the discharge port I6, so the salad starts from here.・There is no risk of the dressing dripping.In addition, if there are granular substances such as Lada dressing (21 grains of pepper) in the liquid, if such If a suction phenomenon is not realized, the first spherical valve 34 and the second inner peripheral surface portion 1
C between 6b and Oj.

Particulate matter intervenes, causing a storm that makes it impossible to achieve a reliable sealing state. However, in the dispenser C in this embodiment, as described above, since the suction phenomenon is reliably caused, the spherical valve 34 and the second inner circumference l1
Between i1 and 16b C: No particulate matter is present,
A good sealing condition is always maintained.

After dispensing, the dispenser IO is returned to the stand 36 in the same position.

As is clear from the above description, by using the dispenser of this embodiment, the dispensing operation (in the second case, the stand 36I; changing the upright state, i.e.,
It is possible to perform two dispensing operations while maintaining an upright posture without tilting or turning the dispenser upside down, which greatly simplifies the work flow and provides two advantages: , Since the work flow line in the dispensing operation has been simplified in this way, for example, the dispenser f according to this embodiment
vi-It is also suitable for use on an industrial robot to perform two distribution operations.

The configuration of the embodiment described above is not limited to the present invention, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.

For example, in one embodiment, Serada dressing was used as the storage item, but it may also include (without limitation) toiletries such as sauce, seasonings such as V-oil, conditioner, shampoo, etc.

It can be applied to anything that can be distributed and used, such as cosmetics such as lotion. Moreover, this stored item is applicable not only to liquids but also to single granules or a mixture of liquid and granules.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, one connecting rod 3o was used as the connecting means.

However, without being limited to such a configuration, the link mechanism tfllr is formed from a plurality of connecting rods, and is capable of abutting on the upper end cap X8 of a predetermined connecting rod σ].
Attach the spherical valve 34' to the lower end of the other connecting rod (by pressing down on the cap 18').
t-push up/) yoc: You may configure. In this case 1
The spherical valve 34 is in contact with the 10th) inner peripheral surface portion 16m,
The discharge port fli'i will be sealed. Also, leaf spring 3
2a, 32b.

The urging force by 32c acts in a direction to push down the other connecting rods.

With this configuration, the discharge port 16 can be more effectively sealed by the one-spherical valve 34.

Further, in the case of a separately formed stand, the present invention is not limited to a type that is placed on a desk as in one embodiment, but may also be applied to a type that is mounted on a wall, for example. In this case, not only the form in which the container is inserted into the recess, but also the form in which the side wall of the container is held may be used. ``Furthermore, the shape of the three plate springs serving as the biasing member is not limited to the semicircular shape as in one embodiment, but may be, for example, a wavy shape.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the integrally molded connecting rod, leaf spring, and ring section taken out; FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state in which the ring portion is attached to the container. IO...Dispen+, 12...Container%I4...
Inlet, 16...Discharge 0.16 m...First inner circumferential surface portion, 16b...Second inner circumferential surface portion, IB...Cap, 20...Mounting edge, 22...・Stepped portion S24...
Biasing member % 24 a , 24 b , 24 c =
-・Leaf spring...? 6...Ring part, 28...Boss part, 30...Connecting rod. 30 a, ? Ob, ,? Oc-”projection,
32--Concavity. 34... Spherical valve s36... Stand, 38... Recess. Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue Figure 2 Commissioner of the Patent Office Kazuo Wakasugi 1. Indication of the case (Tokushuen Showa F) 8-904851, Name of the invention, Pencil 3, Person making the amendment Relationship to the case Patent applicant Cañon Co., Ltd. 4, Agent 6, Subject of the amendment

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A container with a relatively large inlet and a comparatively small outlet ``f:''.In order to seal the ITJ inlet, the two containers ζ2 are removed, and the two containers ζ2 are attached and pushed in. a deformable cap; and a valve member that closes the discharge location so as to open the discharge location. A dispenser characterized in that the connecting means t and a biasing member that urges the valve member to close the discharge port. (21) The dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the member is openable toward the discharge port tIA. The dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that the dispenser is biased in the direction of taking in the liquid. (5) The dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the container includes a cylindrical body extending along the vertical direction. Dispenser. (6) The dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that the inlet is formed in the upper part of the cylindrical body and the discharge opening is formed in the lower part of the cylindrical body. (7) Claim 6, characterized in that the connecting means comprises a rod whose upper end can be fitted with a cap ζ2 and to which a lower end C2 valve member is attached. Dispenser listed.