KR20070112629A - Pumping device with collapsible nozzle - Google Patents

Abstract

A pumping device with a collapsible nozzle is provided to achieve a convenient carrying and distribution and an improved usage and prevent the collapsible nozzle from being shot out unnecessarily after it is folded and inserted, by configuring a nozzle insertion recess in a pressurizing button. A pumping device with a collapsible nozzle is mounted onto an upper opening of a container body(100) and includes: a pumping unit(200), sucking and pumping a content which is stored in the container body; a pressurizing button(300), applying a pressurizing force to the pumping unit, and having a nozzle(350) for discharging the content to the outside; and a hinge member, installed between the nozzle and the pressurizing button so that the nozzle is folded. The pressurizing button includes: a pressing part(310); a wall body(320), extended from the pressing part downwards; and an insertion recess(325), arranged in the wall body in such a manner that the nozzle is inserted thereinto when it is folded.

Description

Pumping device with folding nozzle {PUMPING DEVICE WITH COLLAPSIBLE NOZZLE}

1 is a perspective view of a pressurized pumping apparatus according to the first technique.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the pressure pumping device of the prior art shown in FIG.

3 is a cross-sectional view of a pressurized pumping device according to the second technique.

4 is a perspective view of a pumping apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 6 are cross-sectional views showing the operating state of the pumping device shown in Figure 4, Figure 5 is a pressurized state, Figure 6 is a state in which the pressing force is released.

7 is an exploded view of some components constituting the pumping means applied to the present invention.

8 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 4.

9 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the pressing button shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 4, in which the nozzle is folded.

11 and 12 are configuration diagrams of the pumping apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 11 shows the nozzle is open state, Figure 12 shows the nozzle folded state.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: container body 120: entrance

200 pumping means 210 cylinder

220: ball valve 230: elastic member

240: piston member 250: induction pipe

260: isolation valve 270: intermediate cap

280: fixed cap 290: suction pipe

300: press button 310: pressing part

320: wall 325: nozzle insertion groove

350 nozzle 400 hinge member

420: hinge axis 440: hinge ball

The present invention relates to a pumping device in which the contents contained in the container body by the pressing action of the pressing button is discharged through the nozzle, in particular configured to fold the nozzle, by forming a nozzle insertion groove in the pressing button, folding the nozzle The present invention relates to a pumping device having a folding nozzle, which is inserted into a groove to prevent unfolding due to unnecessary external force.

In general, contents such as liquid phase, paste phase or gel phase are contained in a container and stored and distributed. In particular, viscous contents such as creams, lotions, rinses, shampoos, hair gels, and the like, are stored and distributed in a pressurized pumping device which is mainly pumped by pressing a press button. The pressurized pumping device has a structure in which, when a user presses the press button by hand, the contents contained in the container are pumped by the pressing force and discharged by a predetermined amount through the nozzle.

1 to 3 show a pressurized pumping apparatus according to the prior art.

First, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a pumping apparatus is generally provided in a container main body 10 in which contents are accommodated, and pumping means for sucking and pumping contents by a pressing force built in the upper portion of the container main body 10. And a pressing button 30 having a nozzle 35 for providing a pressing force to the pumping means 20 and discharging the contents to the outside. The structure of the pumping means 20 is currently being applied to a variety of techniques have been tried. Figure 2 shows the structure of the pumping means 20 that is most commonly used in the prior art. The operation of the pumping means 20 will be described in general as follows.

When the user presses the pressing button 30 by hand, the pressing force is transmitted to the piston member 24 to contract the elastic member 23. At this time, the contents filled in the cylinder 21 rise along the guide pipe 25 and are discharged to the outside by a predetermined amount through the nozzle 35. When the pressing force is released, the piston member 24 is lifted up by the elastic force of the elastic member 23 and the contents contained in the container body 10 are sucked to fill the contents in the cylinder 21. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 22 denotes a ball valve that blocks an inlet of the cylinder 21 so that the contents filled in the cylinder 21 do not lower when the pressure button 30 is pressed, and reference numeral 29 denotes a cylinder 22. ) Is a suction pipe in communication with the container body (10) to suck the contents.

Pressurized pumping device as described above has the advantage that can be easily discharged by a predetermined amount by the pressing action the contents contained.

However, the conventional pumping apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has a problem that the nozzle 35 has a structure integral with the pressing button 30 and is protruded and fixed in the horizontal direction to occupy a lot of space during distribution. In addition, since the nozzle 35 has a structure in communication with the induction pipe 25 and there is no separate locking device, when an unnecessary external force is applied when carrying or storing, the pressing button 30 is pressed, the purpose and In contrast, the contents are discharged, and the waste of the contents is generated, and there is a problem that a foreign matter enters through the nozzle 35. In this case, in order to prevent the discharge of the contents and to prevent the inflow of water, a separate finishing cap is combined, but in this case, a cost problem due to the separate molding of the finishing cap and inconvenience in use due to opening and closing of the closing cap were accompanied. .

Accordingly, in the Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 281556, as shown in Figure 3, the nozzle 35 can be folded by the hinge 40, the end of the nozzle 35 of the pumping means 20 By supporting the upper surface (20a), to prevent the discharge of the contents by the unnecessary external force and the inflow of foreign matter and to reduce the space was proposed a pumping device.

However, it is pointed out that the pumping device proposed in the above-mentioned prior art document has a nozzle 35 exposed to the outside and can be easily unfolded by unnecessary external force as shown in FIG. 3.

The present invention is invented to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, it is configured to fold the nozzle, by forming a nozzle insertion groove in the pressing button, so that the nozzle is folded and exposed to the outside to carry And it is the purpose to provide a pumping device that prevents the spreading by unnecessary external force while the distribution is convenient and usability is improved.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a container main body containing the contents, pumping means embedded in the container body to suck and pump the contents, and provide a pressure to the pumping means and nozzles to which the contents are discharged to the outside. Including a pressing button provided; In the pump and the pump provided with a foldable nozzle, a hinge member is provided on the nozzle and the pressure button, the nozzle is foldable,

The pressing button includes a pressing part and a wall extending downward from the pressing part, and the wall provides a pumping device having a folding nozzle having an insertion groove in which the nozzle is inserted when the nozzle is folded.

In addition, the pumping means includes a fixing cap, wherein the fixing cap has an outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, a guide groove for fitting the wall of the pressing button between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder (guide groove) Prepared.

In addition, the pumping apparatus of the present invention, when the nozzle is folded in accordance with the preferred embodiment is prevented the pressing operation of the pressing button is blocked the discharge of the contents, when the nozzle is opened, the pressing operation of the pressing button is possible to the contents Discharged. For example, in the folded state of the nozzle, the end of the nozzle is caught by the upper surface of the fixing cap constituting the pumping means, thereby preventing the pressing operation of the pressing button. Alternatively, the pressing operation of the pressing button is prevented by the protrusion formed artificially at the end of the nozzle.

According to the present invention, it is possible to fold the nozzle to reduce the space, the portability and distribution is convenient, and at the same time has the advantageous effect that the nozzle is inserted into the insertion groove when folded to prevent the unfolding by unnecessary external force.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the present invention in more detail. The accompanying drawings show exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which are provided merely to illustrate the present invention in detail, and thus the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a pumping apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figures 5 and 6 are sectional views showing the operating state of the pumping device shown in Figure 4, Figure 5 is a pressurized state, Figure 6 is a pressing force It is released. 7 is an exploded view of some components constituting the pumping means applied to the present invention.

4 to 7, the pumping apparatus of the present invention includes a container main body 100 in which contents are accommodated, and a pumping means built in and coupled to an upper portion of the container main body 100 to suck and pump the contents. And a pressurizing button 300 having a nozzle 350 for providing a pressing force to the pumping means 200 and discharging the contents to the outside.

The container body 100 is a conventional hollow structure in which the contents such as a liquid phase, a paste phase, or a gel phase can be accommodated. The container body 100 includes glass, metal, plastic, and the like. Preferably, the plastic material has various shapes with added aesthetics.

The pumping means 200 is included in the present invention as long as it receives a pressing force from the pressing button 300 to suck the contents contained in the container body 100 and then pumps a predetermined amount.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pumping means 200 includes a cylinder 210, as shown in Figs. A ball valve 220 installed at the lower inlet of the cylinder 210; An elastic member 230 seated on the ball valve 220; A piston member 240 in close contact with the upper portion of the elastic member 230 and transmitting the pressing force transmitted from the pressing button 300 to the elastic member 230; An induction pipe 250 having an upper side of the piston member 240 provided therein and providing a discharge passage of the sucked contents; A shutoff valve 260 closely fitted to an inner wall of the cylinder 210; An intermediate cap 270 fitted to the upper portion of the cylinder 210 and preventing the piston member 240 and the guide tube 250 from being separated upward; A fixed cap 280 coupled to the inlet 120 of the container body 100 in a state where the intermediate cap 270 is fitted; It is coupled to communicate with the lower end of the cylinder 210, the suction pipe 290 for sucking the contents contained in the container body 100; Reference numeral 295 in the figure is a resilient sealing ring.

5 to 7, the piston member 240 extends up and down in the guide pipe 250 and extends integrally with the lower end of the lifting bar 241. Is formed and consists of a cup-shaped head 242 in close contact with the elastic member 230. In addition, the lifting bar 241 has a structure in which three ribs 241a and ribs are connected at the central axis 241b, and a passage 241c through which contents flow between the ribs 241a and the ribs 241a. Is provided. The upper side of the piston member 240 is inserted into the induction pipe 250, the lower side is fitted to the shut-off valve 260. And the head 242 of the piston member 240 is exposed to the bottom of the shut-off valve 260, when the pressing button 300 is pressed, the piston member 240 is lowered to block its head 242 It provides a passage (F) to be spaced apart from the valve 260 to discharge the contents upward (FIG. 5), on the contrary, when the pressing button 300 is released, the head 242 by the elastic force of the elastic member 230 ) Rises to be in close contact with the shutoff valve 260 to block the contents from being discharged upward (FIG. 6).

Therefore, referring to FIG. 5, when the user presses the pressing button 300 by hand, the pressing force is transmitted to the piston member 240 so that the elastic member 23 is contracted. At this time, the head portion 242 of the piston member 240 is spaced apart from the shut-off valve 260 is provided with a passage (F), the contents filled in the cylinder 210 through the passage (F) is rib 241a ) Ascends along the induction pipe 250 through the passage 241c provided between the rib 241a and the rib 241a and is discharged to the outside by a predetermined amount through the nozzle 350. At this time, the contents filled in the cylinder 210 during the pressurization of the pressing button 300 is blocked by the ball valve 220 installed at the lower end of the cylinder 210 does not flow back. In this pressing process, the discharge amount of the contents is determined by the size (diameter and length) of the cylinder 210 and the guide tube 250. In addition, the discharge amount of the contents may be determined according to the pressing force. Specifically, when a small amount of force is applied during pressurization, a small amount may be discharged. When a large amount of force is applied, a large amount may be discharged.

When the pressing force is released, as shown in FIG. 6, the suction force is generated while the piston member 240 is lifted up by the elastic force of the elastic member 230. This suction force sucks the contents contained in the container body 100 while opening the ball valve 220 through the suction pipe 290 to fill the contents in the cylinder 210.

The structure and operation principle of the pumping means 200 described above have been described an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pumping means 200 includes a conventional conventional structure.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 4, and FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the pressing button shown in FIG. 4.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the pressing button 300 has at least one nozzle 350, and the nozzle 350 is a member independent of the pressing button 300 and is provided to the pressing button 300. Combined to be rotatable. Specifically, the nozzle 350 and the pressing button 300 is provided with a hinge member 400, by the hinge member 400 is coupled to the nozzle 350 to be detachable to the pressing button 300 freely. Rotation is possible. And the nozzle 350 is folded freely by this rotation. Here, the hinge member 400 is included in the present invention as long as the hinge member 400 is freely folded.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hinge member 400 is a hinge shaft 420 protruding from the nozzle 350 and the hinge shaft 420 is fitted to be rotatable as shown in FIG. As the hinge button 440 formed in the pressing button 300 is configured. In addition, according to another embodiment, the hinge hole 440 is formed in the nozzle 350, the hinge shaft 420 fitted to be rotatable in the hinge hole 440 may be formed in the pressing button 300. have.

According to the present invention, the pressing button 300, as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the disk-shaped pressing portion 310 and the cylindrical wall 320 extending downward from the pressing portion 310 and the pressing It extends downward from the center of the part 310, it is composed of an outlet pipe 330 is formed, extending to have a vertical passage (335) through which the contents flow. At this time, the outlet pipe 330 is fitted and connected in communication with the induction pipe 250 constituting the pumping means 200. By fitting and coupling the outlet pipe 330 and the induction pipe 250, the flow passage of the contents is formed and at the same time the pressing button 300 is coupled to the pumping means 200 so as not to fall well.

The pressing part 310 is formed with a horizontal passage 315 in communication with the vertical passage 335, the horizontal passage 315 is a discharge passage provided in the nozzle 350 in a state in which the nozzle 350 is opened ( 355, see FIG. 5). In addition, a nozzle insertion groove 325 into which the nozzle 320 is inserted is formed in the wall 320 so as not to be exposed to the outside as much as possible when folding the scale 350. In this case, the pressing button 300 may be provided with a stopper 340 for preventing the nozzle 320 from being excessively inserted deeper than necessary in the process of being inserted into the insertion groove 325. In the figure, the stopper 340 integrally provided on the bottom of the pressing part 310 is illustrated. In addition, the nozzle 350 is preferably formed with a convex portion (R) that can be easily unfolded with a finger in the state inserted into the insertion groove 325. At this time, if the finger holding groove 358 is further formed on the side of the nozzle 350 can be more easily spread.

Therefore, the pressing button 300 configured as described above serves as a stopper of the pumping device as well as providing a pressing surface. In addition, the exposure of the nozzle 350 to the outside by the insertion groove 325 formed in the wall 320 is prevented to the maximum, thereby preventing the nozzle 350 from being unfolded contrary to the purpose.

On the other hand, the fixed cap 280 constituting the pumping means 200 has an outer cylinder 281 and the inner cylinder 283, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer cylinder 281 and the inner cylinder A guide groove 282 into which the wall 320 of the pressing button 300 is fitted is provided between the 283, and the outlet pipe 330 of the pressing button 300 is inserted into the inner cylinder 283. It has a structure in which the center holding hole (283a) is guided up and down. The lower ends of the outer cylinder 281 and the inner cylinder 283 have an integrally extended structure.

Therefore, when the pressure button 300 is pressed in a state in which the nozzle 350 is opened, the pressure button 300 is inserted into the guide groove 280 provided on the wall 320 of the fixing cap 280, and slides up and down, The contents of the guide pipe 250 are passed through the vertical passage 335 and the horizontal passage 315 and then discharged to the outside through the discharge passage 355 (see FIG. 5).

In addition, the fixing cap 280 is coupled to and fixed to the inlet 120 of the container body 100, wherein the fixing cap 280 is formed with a screw thread on the inner circumference of the inner cylinder 283, the container body ( 100) The thread is formed on the outer circumference of the inlet 120, so that the fixing cap 280 and the container body 100 may be coupled, fixed by a screw thread, or bonded or fixed by an adhesive. In the drawings, the state of being coupled and fixed by a screw thread is illustrated.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 4, in which the nozzle 350 is folded.

Referring to Figure 10, the pumping apparatus of the present invention according to a preferred form, by the folding (folding) of the nozzle 350 can be blocked the discharge of the contents, in this case, the discharge blocking of the contents is pressed button 300 It is implemented by the configuration to prevent the operation of pressing.

Specifically, when the nozzle 350 is folded, when the nozzle 350 is caught by the upper surfaces 281-1 and 283-1 of the fixing cap 280, the pressing of the pressing button 300 is prevented. For example, after the nozzle 350 is folded and inserted into the insertion groove 325, the end 350a of the nozzle 350 is the upper surface 281-1 or the inner cylinder 283 of the outer cylinder 281. When contacted with the upper surface (283-1) of the pressing operation of the pressing button 300 is prevented. In addition, when the convex portion R is formed on the nozzle 350 and a point of the convex portion R comes into contact with the upper surface 281-1 of the outer cylinder 281, the pressing button 300 is pressed. Operation is prevented.

11 and 12 are diagrams illustrating the configuration of a pumping apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 illustrates a state in which the nozzle 350 is extended and FIG. 12 illustrates a state in which the nozzle 350 is folded.

11 and 12, a protrusion 359 may be formed at an end of the nozzle 350. The protrusion 359 is to allow the nozzle 350 inserted into the insertion groove 325 to be easily unfolded by a finger, which is integrally formed with the nozzle 350 or separately molded and then adhered to the nozzle 350. It includes what has become. In addition, the protrusion 359 is in contact with the upper surface of the fixed cap 280, specifically, the upper surface (281-1) of the outer cylinder (281) when the nozzle 350 is pressed in the folded state is pressed It also serves as a function that can prevent the pressing operation of the button 300.

The pumping apparatus of the present invention described above is used for receiving contents such as a liquid phase, a paste phase, or a gel phase. In this case, the contents include detergents, drugs, cosmetics, and the like, in particular, a viscous content such as creams, lotions, rinses, shampoos, hair gels, etc. may be usefully used.

According to the present invention, the nozzle 350 can be folded, which is convenient to carry and distribute, and at the same time, when the nozzle is folded, the nozzle 350 is inserted into the insertion groove 325 and thus is not exposed to the outside. Has In addition, the pressing operation of the pressing button 300 is prevented by folding (folding), and the discharge of the contents is blocked when unnecessary external force is applied during carrying or storage.

Claims (12)

The container body 100, the contents are accommodated, the pumping means 200 is built in the container body 100, the suction and pumping the contents, providing a pressing force to the pumping means 200 and the contents are discharged to the outside It includes a pressing button 300 having a nozzle 350; In the nozzle 350 and the pressing button 300 is provided with a hinge member 400, the nozzle 350 is foldable, in the pumping device provided with a foldable nozzle, The pressing button 300 includes a pressing part 310 and a wall 320 extending downward from the pressing part 310, and the wall 320 has a nozzle 350 when the nozzle 350 is folded. Pumping device having a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the insertion groove 325 is inserted is formed. The method of claim 1, The pumping means 200 includes a fixed cap 280, the fixed cap 280 has an outer cylinder 281 and the inner cylinder 283, the outer cylinder 281 and the inner cylinder 283 The pumping device with a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the guide groove 282 is provided between the wall 320 of the pressing button 300 is provided between. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The pumping device, when the nozzle 350 is folded, the pressing of the pressure button 300 is prevented to prevent the discharge of the contents, when the nozzle 350 is open, the pressing button 300 is possible to press the contents Pumping device with a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the discharge. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The nozzle 350 is a pumping device having a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the convex portion (R) is formed. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The nozzle 350 is a pumping device having a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the finger holding groove 358 is formed. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The pressing button 300, the pumping device having a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the stopper 340 is provided to prevent the nozzle 320 is excessively inserted into the insertion groove (325). The method according to claim 1 or 2, Pumping device with a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the projection (359) is formed at the end of the nozzle (350). The method according to claim 1 or 2, The hinge member 400 is a pumping device having a foldable nozzle, characterized in that consisting of a hinge shaft (420) formed on the nozzle 350, and a hinge hole (440) formed on the pressing button (300). The method according to claim 1 or 2, The hinge member 400 is a pumping device having a foldable nozzle, characterized in that consisting of a hinge hole 440 formed on the nozzle 350, and a hinge shaft 420 formed on the pressing button 300. The method of claim 3, In the pumping device, when the nozzle 350 is folded, the end 350a of the nozzle 350 is the upper surface 281-1 of the outer cylinder 281 or the upper surface 283-1 of the inner cylinder 283. A pumping device with a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the contact with the) prevents the pressing operation of the pressing button (300). The method of claim 3, In the pumping device, when the convex portion R is formed in the nozzle 350 and the nozzle 350 is folded, the convex portion R fits the upper surface 281-1 of the outer cylinder 281. The pumping device with a foldable nozzle, characterized in that the pressing operation of the pressing button 300 is prevented. The method of claim 3, In the pumping device, a protrusion 359 is formed at an end of the nozzle 350, and when the nozzle 350 is folded, the protrusion 359 fits the upper surface 281-1 of the outer cylinder 281. The pumping device with a foldable nozzle characterized in that the pressing operation of the pressing button 300 is prevented.

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