KR101600757B1 - Container - Google Patents

Abstract

A container capable of enhancing a product is disclosed. Such a container includes a first housing, a second housing and a cap. The first housing includes a control unit for receiving the product inside, a sensor on the outer surface, a light emitting unit, a sensing unit for sensing the sensor, and a power source for driving the light emitting unit and the control unit . The second housing houses the first housing to protect the sensor, the light emitting portion, the control portion, and the power source, which are attached to the outer surface of the first housing, Projecting light. The stopper is fastened to the first housing or the second housing to prevent the product of the first housing from being leaked to the outside.

Description

Container {CONTAINER}

The present invention relates to a container, and more particularly to a container for receiving an article.

Modern people are buying various products. In the case of the same product, many products are being produced from the companies, and these products are waiting for the consumer's choice.

If a product contains superior efficacy compared to other products, consumers will, of course, choose this product, but if the product's effectiveness is somewhat leveled, It is an undeniable fact that it is becoming an important factor. Accordingly, many designers are striving to make the design of the container itself and the printed matter printed on the surface of the container beautify.

Therefore, a problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a container capable of enhancing a product.

A container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention for solving such a problem includes a housing, a cap, and a piezoelectric element. The housing houses the product inside, and includes a light emitting portion. The stopper is fastened to the housing to prevent a product contained in the housing from flowing out to the outside. The piezoelectric element is disposed at a contact portion of the housing or the plug, and generates power when the plug is detached from the housing to drive the light emitting portion.

For example, the light emitting unit may include a light emitting diode.

In addition, the light emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.

A container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, a cap, and a power generating unit. The housing houses the product inside, and includes a light emitting portion. The stopper is fastened to the housing to prevent a product contained in the housing from flowing out to the outside. The power generation unit is attached to the housing, and generates power when the housing is shaken to drive the light emitting unit.

A container according to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, a cap, and a power generating unit. The housing houses the product inside, and includes a light emitting portion. The stopper is fastened to the housing to prevent a product contained in the housing from flowing out to the outside. The power generation unit is attached to the housing, and when the surface of the housing rubs, it generates electric power to drive the light emitting unit.

For example, the light emitting unit may include a light emitting diode.

In addition, the light emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.

A container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first housing, a second housing, and a cap. The second housing includes a control unit for receiving the product on the inner side and controlling the driving of the light emitting unit by sensing operation of the sensor, the light emitting unit and the sensor on the outer surface, and a power source for driving the light emitting unit and the control unit are attached . The first housing accommodates the second housing so as to protect the sensor, the light emitting portion, the control portion, and the power source attached to the outer surface of the second housing, and at least part of the light generated by the light emitting portion Projecting light. The stopper is engaged with the first housing or the second housing to prevent a product housed in the second housing from flowing out to the outside.

For example, when the user moves the container, the acceleration sensor or the gyro sensor senses the movement of the container, and the control unit detects the movement of the container, The part can be driven.

Alternatively, the sensor is a piezoelectric sensor for sensing when the cap is opened. When the user opens the cap, the piezoelectric sensor senses the opening of the cap, and the control unit controls the light emitting unit Can be driven.

Meanwhile, the light emitting unit may include a light emitting diode.

At this time, the light emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.

In addition, characters and shapes may be printed on the area of the first housing facing the light emitting diodes, and the characters and shapes may be projected using the light generated by the light emitting diodes.

The first housing may be opaque to correspond to the sensor, the light emitting unit, the control unit, and the power source so that the sensor, the light emitting unit, the control unit, and the power source are not visible from the outside.

Further, the space between the first housing and the second housing may be filled with transparent resin.

The upper end of the first housing may include an upper through-hole for interference with the engaging portion, and a lower end of the first housing may be connected to the lower end of the second housing, And a lower through hole to be inserted from below, and the container may further include a lower stopper which engages with the lower through-hole.

The sensor may be attached to the upper portion of the coupling portion to sense the detachment of the plug, and a groove may be formed on a side portion of the coupling portion to arrange or form a wiring for transmitting a signal sensed by the sensor .

The container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention can display a product name, a logo, and the like using a light emitting unit to give a high quality image to a product.

A container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a two-stage container including a first housing and a second housing, and the electronic parts are mounted on the outer surface of the second housing, and the second housing is housed in the first housing In the case where the cover is formed on the inner surface of the container by covering the container, damage to the electronic product is caused by the product stored in the container, and when the container is formed on the outer surface of the first container, .

When the space between the first housing and the second housing is filled with transparent resin, the mounting stability of the electronic parts can be improved.

1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating electronic components of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an overlapping portion of a container and a piezoelectric element according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, It will be possible. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and may be embodied in other forms. The embodiments disclosed herein are provided so that the disclosure may be more complete and that those skilled in the art will be able to convey the spirit and scope of the present invention. In the drawings, the thickness of each device or film (layer) and regions is exaggerated for clarity of the present invention, and each device may have various additional devices not described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Example 1

1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a container 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 210, a cap 120, and a piezoelectric element 200.

The housing 210 accommodates the product inside, and includes a light emitting portion 170. The housing 210 can accommodate various products such as cosmetics, fragrance, and the like. The housing 210 may be made of glass, plastic, or the like. The shape of the housing 210 may be a cylindrical shape, but the shape of the housing 210 may be variously modified.

For example, light emitting units 170 are attached to outer surfaces of the outer surface of the housing 210, and wirings for electrically connecting the light emitting units 170 and the piezoelectric elements 200 are formed. The light emitting units 170 may be connected in series-parallel structure in which groups of light emitting devices 170 connected in series, in parallel, or in series are connected in parallel. For example, the light emitting units 170 may include a light emitting diode (LED). In addition, the light emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.

The outer surface of the housing 210 is coated with the coating member 190. The coating member 190 protects the light emitting portions 170 and the wiring structure (not shown) for electrical connection by coating the light emitting portions 170 and the wiring structure (not shown) for electrical connection .

The stopper 120 is fastened to the housing 210 to prevent a product accommodated in the housing 210 from flowing out to the outside. The stopper 120 and the housing 210 may be coupled to each other through various fastening structures such as threads.

The piezoelectric element 200 is disposed at a contact portion of the housing 210 or the stopper 120 so as to generate power when the stopper 120 is detached from the housing 210, .

The container 100 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention can display a product name, a logo, and the like using the light emitting unit 170, thereby giving a high quality image to the product.

Example 2

2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2 is substantially the same except that it includes a power generating portion instead of a piezoelectric element. Therefore, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted.

Referring to FIG. 2, a container 100 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 210, a cap 120, and a power production unit 300.

The housing 210 accommodates the product inside, and includes a light emitting portion 170. For example, the light emitting unit 170 may include a light emitting diode. In addition, the light emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.

The stopper 120 is fastened to the housing 210 to prevent a product accommodated in the housing 210 from flowing out to the outside.

The power generation unit 300 is attached to the housing 210. The power generating unit 300 may be attached to a side surface or a lower surface of the housing 210, for example. The power generation unit 300 generates power when the housing 210 is shaken to drive the light emitting unit 170. In order to produce power when shaking, the power generation unit 300 may employ a shaking electricity generator. For example, the power generation unit 300 includes a coil (not shown) and a vibrator (not shown) including a magnet. When the housing 210 is shaken, the vibrator reciprocates inside the coil to produce electric power, Thereby driving the unit 170.

The container 100 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention can display a product name, a logo, and the like using the light emitting unit 170, thereby giving a high quality image to the product.

Example 3

3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 3 is substantially the same except that it includes a power generating portion instead of a piezoelectric element. Therefore, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted.

3, a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a container 100 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, which includes a housing 210, a cap 120, and a power generating unit 400 ).

The housing 210 accommodates the product inside, and includes a light emitting portion 170. For example, the light emitting unit 170 may include a light emitting diode. In addition, the light emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.

The stopper 120 is fastened to the housing 210 to prevent a product accommodated in the housing 210 from flowing out to the outside.

The power generating unit 400 is attached to the housing 210 so as to be exposed. The power generating unit 400 is attached to the housing 210 and generates electric power when the surface of the housing 210 is rubbed to drive the light emitting unit 170. For this, the power generating unit 400 may be formed on the upper surface of the coating member 190 as shown in FIG. Here, the housing 210 is a concept including the coating member 190. Alternatively, the power generating unit 400 may be attached to a portion where the coating member is not formed.

In order to produce the frictional power, the power generator 400 may employ a paper generator or a rubbing generator.

The container 100 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention can display a product name, a logo, and the like using the light emitting unit 170, thereby giving a high quality image to the product.

Example 4

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4 and 5, a container 100 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first housing 110, a second housing 130, and a cap 120.

The second housing 130 accommodates the product inside and controls the driving of the light emitting unit 170 by a sensing operation of the sensor 150, the light emitting unit 170, and the sensor 150 on the outer surface, And a power supply 180 for driving the light emitting unit 170 and the control unit 160 are attached to the display unit 160. [

The second housing 130 may be made of glass, plastic, or the like. Although the shape of the second housing 130 is shown as a cylindrical shape in the drawing, the shape of the second housing 130 may be variously modified.

For example, light emitting units 170 are attached to the outer surface of the outer surface of the second housing 130, and a power source 180 such as a sensor 150, a control unit 160, . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, the sensor 150, the controller 160, and the power source 180 are mounted on a PCB substrate (not shown), and the PCB substrate (not shown) is attached to the outer surface of the second housing 130 Alternatively, the sensor 150, the controller 160, and the power source 180 may be directly mounted on the outer surface of the second housing 130 by directly forming wires on the outer surface of the second housing 130.

Similarly, the wiring may be directly formed on the outer surface of the second housing 130 to drive the light emitting unit 170 through the wiring. Alternatively, the light emitting unit 170 may be connected to the second housing 130 130, and the electrical connection may be made via wiring. Alternatively, the light emitting portion 170 may be mounted on a linear substrate having a plurality of light emitting diodes aligned in a height direction, and the linear substrates may be arranged along an outer peripheral surface of the second housing 130. Therefore, the light emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.

Meanwhile, when a direct wiring structure is formed on the outer surface of the second housing 130, the second housing 130 is preferably formed of a plastic material, and after a groove is formed in a portion where the wiring is formed, A wiring structure can be formed using a spray coating method or the like.

The first housing 110 protects the sensor 150, the light emitting unit 170, the controller 160 and the power source 180 attached to the outer surface of the second housing 130 And at least part of the light generated by the light emitting unit 170 is transmitted through the second housing 130. For this, the first housing 110 may be formed of a transparent plastic material or glass. In the drawing, the shape of the first housing 110 is shown as a cylindrical shape, but the shape of the first housing 110 can be variously modified.

The stopper 120 is fastened to the first housing 110 or the second housing 130 to prevent a product accommodated in the second housing 110 from flowing out to the outside.

That is, the coupling part 131 coupled with the plug 120 may be formed in the first housing 110 and the second housing 130, but in the present embodiment, 2 housing 131 as shown in Fig. Although not shown, a thread may be formed on the outer surface of the coupling part 131 and the inner surface of the plug 120 so that the coupling part 131 and the cap 120 can be tightly coupled with each other.

The upper end of the first housing 110 includes an upper through hole 111 for interference with the engaging portion 131. The lower end of the first housing 110 is connected to the second housing 130, And a lower through-hole 112 so that the lower opening 112 can be inserted from the lower portion. Therefore, when the electronic components are mounted on the second housing 130, the second housing 130 is inserted through the lower through-hole 112 of the first housing 110, and the second housing 130 The first housing 110 and the second housing 130 are coupled to each other so that the coupling portion 131 of the first housing 110 and the second housing 130 can be pressed against the upper through hole 111 of the first housing 110 .

Meanwhile, the space between the first housing 110 and the second housing 130 may be filled with transparent resin. Thereafter, the transparent resin can be cured by heating or irradiating ultraviolet rays. For example, the transparent resin may be a silicone resin or the like. In this way, when the space between the first housing 110 and the second housing 130 is filled with transparent resin, the mounting stability of the electronic parts can be improved.

The container 100 may further include a lower stopper 140 coupled to the lower through-hole 112. If the space between the first housing 110 and the second housing 130 is not filled with the transparent resin or is filled with the transparent resin having a high viscosity, And is filled with a transparent transparent resin between the first housing 110 and the second housing 130 and the lower plug 140 is optional when cured.

In addition, characters and shapes may be printed on the area of the first housing 130 facing the light emitting diodes, and the characters and shapes may be projected using the light generated by the light emitting diodes. In this way, when illuminating using backlight, a printed surface character or logo can be formed more luxuriously on the outer surface of the first housing 130.

The first housing 110 may include a sensor 150 and a light emitting unit 160 so that the sensor 150, the light emitting unit 170, the controller 160 and the power source 180 are not visible from the outside, A portion corresponding to the controller 170, the controller 160, and the power source 180 may be opaque. Accordingly, the aesthetic value of the appearance of the container 100 can be improved.

The structure of the container 100 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention has been described above.

Hereinafter, the operation of the container 100 will be described.

Figure 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating electronic components of a container according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 6, for example, the sensor 150 attached to the container 100 is an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor 151 for sensing movement of the container 100, The acceleration sensor or the gyro sensor 151 senses the movement of the container 100 and the controller 160 may drive the light emitting unit 170 for a predetermined period of time.

The sensor 150 may be a piezoelectric sensor 152 for sensing when the cap 120 is opened and when the user opens the cap 120, The control unit 160 senses the opening of the light emitting unit 120, and the controller 160 may drive the light emitting unit 170 for a predetermined period of time.

When the sensor 150 is an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor 151, the position of the sensor 150 may be formed anywhere on the outer surface of the second housing 130, In the case of the sensor 152, the position of the piezoelectric sensor 152 is limited to the upper portion of the coupling portion 131 as shown in FIG.

In order to operate the container 100 when the user picks up the container 100, the sensor 150 employs an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor 151 for detecting the movement of the container 100 do.

In order to recognize the operation, the acceleration sensor senses the rate of increase / decrease of the speed, and the gyro sensor measures the angular velocity. Meanwhile, in order to recognize the operation of the user, the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor may be all applied to the sensor.

In order to operate the container 100 when the user opens the cap 120 of the container 100, the sensor 150 employs a piezoelectric sensor 152 for sensing the pressing of the cap 120 do.

When the sensor 150 senses an external operation, the sensor 150 transmits a signal sensed by the controller 160. The controller 160 controls the light emitting unit 170 to operate for a predetermined period of time .

For this, the controller 160 may include a microcomputer 161, a memory 162, and a timer 163.

The timer 163 indicates the elapse of a predetermined time from the time when the operation is sensed. The memory stores patterns of various characters, shapes, and the like to drive the light emitting diodes arranged in a matrix.

The microcomputer 161 controls the operation of the light emitting unit 170 using signals from the timer 163 and the memory 162. The microcomputer 161 may control a plurality of light emitting diodes of the light emitting unit 170 to display various patterns. To cause certain characters to flow, to control to flow like a wave, or to repeat a flashing light.

The power source 180 may be a small battery, for example, and the power source 180 supplies power to the controller 160 and the light emitting unit 170.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a container and a piezoelectric element according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

7, the piezoelectric sensor 152 for sensing the separation of the plug is attached to the upper part of the coupling part 131, and a signal sensed by the piezoelectric sensor 152 is provided on the side of the coupling part. A groove 131a for arranging or forming wiring for transmission may be formed. The wiring of the piezoelectric sensor 152 may be disposed in the groove 131a or the wiring pattern may be directly formed in the second housing 130. In this case, May be directly formed on the groove 131a.

The container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention can display a product name, a logo, and the like using a light emitting unit to give a high quality image to a product.

In addition, a container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a two-stage container including a first housing and a second housing, and electronic parts are mounted on the outer surface of the first housing, and the first housing is connected to the second housing When the container is formed on the inner surface of the container in the first stage, the problem of damage to the electronic product due to the product stored in the container and the problem of exposure of the electronic product to the outside in the case of forming the container on the outer surface of the first container .

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical and exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

100: container 200: piezoelectric element
110: first housing 120: stopper
130: second housing 131:
131a: groove 140: lower stopper
150: sensor 151: acceleration sensor or gyro sensor
152: Piezoelectric sensor 160:
161: Microcomputer 162: Memory
163: Timer 170:
180: power source 190: coating member
210: housing 300, 400:

Claims (9)

A second housing for accommodating the product therein and having a sensor, a light emitting portion, and a sensor on the outer surface for controlling driving of the light emitting portion by sensing operation of the sensor, and a power source for driving the light emitting portion and the control portion;
A second housing which houses the second housing to protect the sensor, the light emitting unit, the control unit, and the power source attached to the outer surface of the second housing, and at least partially transmits light generated by the light emitting unit, ; And
And a cap fastened to the first housing or the second housing to prevent a product contained in the second housing from flowing out to the outside,
The second housing includes a coupling portion to be engaged with the cap,
Wherein the upper end of the first housing includes an upper through hole for interference with the engaging portion and a lower end of the first housing includes a lower through hole for allowing the second housing to be inserted from below,
And a lower stopper coupled to the lower through-hole.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sensor is an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor for sensing movement of the container,
Wherein when the user moves the container, the acceleration sensor or the gyro sensor senses movement of the container, and the control unit drives the light emitting unit for a predetermined time.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the light emitting portion comprises a light emitting diode.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein the light emitting diodes are arranged in a matrix form so as to express characters and shapes.
The method of claim 3,
A character and a shape are printed on a region of the first housing facing the light emitting diode,
Wherein the character and shape are projected using light generated in the light emitting diode.
The method according to claim 1,
The first housing includes:
Wherein the portion corresponding to the sensor, the light emitting portion, the control portion, and the power source is opaque so that the sensor, the light emitting portion, the control portion, and the power source are not visible from outside.
The method according to claim 1,
And a space between the first housing and the second housing is filled with a transparent resin.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sensor is attached to an upper portion of the coupling portion to detect that the plug is detached and a groove is formed in a side portion of the coupling portion so that wiring for arranging or forming wiring for transmitting a signal sensed by the sensor is formed. .

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