WO2014109377A1 - Lidded container - Google Patents

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WO2014109377A1
WO2014109377A1 PCT/JP2014/050275 JP2014050275W WO2014109377A1 WO 2014109377 A1 WO2014109377 A1 WO 2014109377A1 JP 2014050275 W JP2014050275 W JP 2014050275W WO 2014109377 A1 WO2014109377 A1 WO 2014109377A1
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inner lid
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山田博
南谷幸造
柿内剛
多田香織
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参天製薬株式会社
伸晃化学株式会社
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D41/00Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/02Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
    • B65D41/04Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
    • B65D41/0407Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation with integral sealing means
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/42Integral or attached nozzles or spouts
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/12Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
    • B65D47/122Threaded caps
    • B65D47/123Threaded caps with internal parts
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/18Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages for discharging drops; Droppers

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  • the present invention is a lid provided with a container main body, a cup-shaped inner lid that can be screwed to the neck portion of the container main body, and has a cylindrical inner surface, and an outer lid fitted to the outer surface of the inner lid.
  • the present invention relates to a container with a lid, and a container with a lid provided with a container body and a lid part that can be screwed to a neck part of the container body.
  • the container with a lid includes a container body that forms a liquid storage space, a bottomed cylindrical inner lid that can be screwed to the neck of the container body, and a bottomed cylinder that is integrally formed with the inner lid. And an outer lid. Further, the inner lid and the container main body include a locked portion that protrudes inward from the inner peripheral surface on the opening side of the inner lid, a first locking portion that protrudes outward from the neck portion of the container main body, and a first locking portion. Two locking portions are formed.
  • the locked portion comes into contact with the first locking portion and climbs outward, and then the second locking portion. Rotation is restricted by abutting against. Since the desired click feeling can be obtained by elastically restoring the peripheral wall of the cap after the locked portion gets over the first locking portion, the user can sense that the cap is closed.
  • both the inner lid and the outer lid are integral, both peripheral walls are elastically deformed as the locked portion of the inner lid is elastically deformed radially outward. To do. For this reason, it is necessary to design both strengths when setting the click feeling.
  • the inner lid shape may be changed according to the liquid injection port of the container, or the outer lid shape may be changed so as to be easily opened and closed.
  • the strength design is performed in consideration of the wall thickness of the inner lid and the outer lid in addition to the size of the locked portion, and the appearance shape is designed according to the wall thickness. As described above, every time the shape is changed, complicated design of both the inner lid and the outer lid is repeated, which is very troublesome. For this reason, the inner lid structure which can simplify the intensity
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a lidded container including an inner lid and a lid portion that can easily set a click feeling and can be stably opened and closed.
  • the characteristic configuration of the container with a lid of the present invention includes a container body, a cup-shaped inner lid that can be screwed to the neck portion of the container body, and has a cylindrical inner surface and a polygonal outer surface, An outer lid fitted to the outer surface of the inner lid, To determine the screwing completion position of the inner lid with respect to the container body, At the opening end of the inner lid, a plurality of protrusions are formed to protrude from the corners of the polygonal shape along the screwing shaft direction, and at least formed inward from the protrusions.
  • the container body is formed so as to protrude outward from the neck portion of the container body, and the bulging portion includes a first protrusion that can be moved outward when the inner lid is screwed, and the bulging portion. And a second protrusion that restricts rotation of the protrusion at a position over the first protrusion.
  • the present invention is provided with a projecting portion that projects from the opening end of the inner lid along the screwing shaft direction. For this reason, at the time of opening and closing the cap, the projecting portion that has received the outward pressing force from the first projection is elastically deformed, so that a click feeling can be obtained.
  • the click feeling it is necessary to design the strength of the elastically deformable member, but it is not necessary to consider the strength of both the inner lid and the outer lid, and only the strength of the protruding portion is set. Good. For this reason, a complicated strength design is not required, and the click feeling can be easily set.
  • repeating the screwing operation may cause elastic deformation of the protrusion due to the pressing force from the first protrusion, bending deformation of the protrusion due to rotational torque during the screwing operation, and the like.
  • the protrusions are arranged at polygonal corners that have high rigidity and can secure a large amount of space among the opening ends of the inner lid. That is, since it becomes possible to form a protrusion having a sufficient thickness in the radial direction along the bent shape of the polygonal corner, it is limited while maintaining the elastic restoring force of the protrusion.
  • the space can effectively exhibit the strength against the pressing force from the first protrusion and the strength in the rotation direction.
  • the inner cover can be placed in a balanced manner when the inner cover is placed on a horizontal surface. For this reason, the belt can be stably conveyed in the manufacturing process of the inner lid, and the manufacturing efficiency is increased.
  • the protrusion is restricted by the second protrusion at the position where the bulging part gets over the first protrusion, so that the user senses that the cap is closed. can do.
  • the outer lid is provided with an undercut that fits with the inner lid, and a flange portion having an outer surface that fits with the outer lid is provided on the outer peripheral side of the opening end. It is.
  • the undercut of the outer lid and the flange portion of the inner lid are fitted together, thereby reducing rattling between the inner lid and the outer lid and increasing the stability during the screwing operation.
  • a rib portion fitted to the outer lid is provided at a position between the bottom surface of the inner lid and the opening end portion of the outer surface of the inner lid.
  • a protrusion protruding radially outward is provided in the vicinity of the base end portion of the protruding portion on the outer surface of the flange portion.
  • the protruding part gets over the first protrusion or the rotation is restricted by the second protrusion, the relative movement of the two by the slight gap between the inner lid and the outer lid by the torque that the user rotates the cap
  • the outer lid may rattle in the rotational direction with respect to the inner lid.
  • the projections are arranged in the vicinity of the protruding portions, and the transmission path of the torque received from the first and second projections is set short. For this reason, the rotational torque is effectively canceled out by the contact force between the inner lid and the outer lid, and the propagation to a wide area of the inner lid is restricted, so that a sense of stability when opening and closing the cap is increased.
  • the protruding portion is provided with an inclined portion whose protruding amount decreases toward the rear end in the direction in which the inner lid is screwed.
  • the cap In use, the cap abuts against the second protrusion many times to restrict rotation. Therefore, in order for the cap to function properly even if a large rotational torque is applied, the protrusion needs to have sufficient strength. For this reason, it is necessary to make the protruding portion as large as possible, but there is a limit in changing the size because it is necessary to match the shape of the container body. According to this configuration, by providing the inclined portion in the protruding portion, the protruding portion can be configured as large as possible while avoiding contact with the second protrusion.
  • the lidded container of the present invention includes a container main body having a neck portion, a bottomed hole-like screwing portion screwed to the neck portion, and an opening end portion of the screwing portion.
  • a polygonal end face provided on the opening side, and the lid part has a corner of the polygonal end face so as to determine a screwing completion position of the lid part with respect to the container body.
  • a plurality of projecting portions projecting from the portion along the screwing axis direction and at least one bulging portion formed inwardly from the projecting portion,
  • a first protrusion formed outwardly projecting from the neck of the container body, and capable of getting over the bulging portion when the lid is screwed, and the bulging portion extends over the first protrusion.
  • the rotation prevention mechanism has a second protrusion that restricts the rotation of the protrusion at a position where the protrusion is overcome.
  • the polygonal end surface is formed at the tip of a columnar portion protruding from the ceiling back surface of the lid portion having a cup shape toward the opening side of the lid portion, or from the opening side of the lid portion to the lid portion.
  • the form which forms in a step-down state toward the top part side of is preferable.
  • the protruding portion can be configured to be as large as possible while avoiding contact with the second protrusion, so that a stable cap opening and closing operation is possible.
  • the inner lid is not provided and the polygonal end face is provided at the opening end of the screwing portion of the lid, the production efficiency is increased.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a lid in another embodiment 2. It is a perspective view of the cover part in another Embodiment 3.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a lid in another embodiment 2. It is a perspective view of the cover part in another Embodiment 3.
  • the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the contents of the lidded container 1 are not limited to liquids such as eye drops, but may be solids such as powder and round particles.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show an overall view of an eye drop container 1 (an example of a container 1 with a lid) according to the present embodiment.
  • the eye drop container 1 has a container body 2 having a quadrangular prism shape that forms a liquid storage space 25, an inner plug 3 attached to the container body 2, and a cup-shaped inner lid 4 that can be screwed to the container body 2.
  • an outer lid 5 which is fitted to the inner lid 4 and whose outer shape is a quadrangular prism shape.
  • a cap 6 is formed by fitting the inner lid 4 to the outer lid 5, and the inner lid 4 is configured to be detachable from the container body 2 by opening and closing the cap 6.
  • the container body 2 is subjected to blow molding or vacuum molding using a resin such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and a liquid storage space 25 is formed therein.
  • the outer lid 5 is manufactured using an acrylic resin, an ethylene resin, or the like.
  • the inner lid 4 and the inner plug 3 are manufactured using a resin such as polypropylene or polyethylene which is not easily deteriorated by electron beam sterilization.
  • the container main body 2 and the outer lid 5 are formed in a quadrangular prism-like outer shape having the same width and depth. Since the user can hold the large outer surface of the outer lid 5 and perform the opening / closing operation, a large rotational torque can be obtained with a small rotational force.
  • the cap 6 can be easily opened and closed, and the eyedrop container 1 is excellent in convenience.
  • a large rotational torque is applied to the inner lid 4 as compared with a normal eyedrop container.
  • a manufacturing method and a resin material are not restricted to this, It can select suitably.
  • the outer shape of the outer lid 5 may be any shape as long as a large rotational torque can be obtained with a small rotational force, for example, a polygonal shape such as a hexagonal shape or a bottomed cylindrical shape. .
  • the container body 2 is provided on the side opposite to the bottom surface of the trunk portion 21, with the barrel portion 21 having a closed bottom surface forming a liquid storage space 25 such as a drug solution for eye drops. It has a cylindrical neck portion 22, a male screw portion 23 provided spirally from the neck portion 22 to the inner plug 3, and a cylindrical opening top portion 24 that is open so that the inner plug 3 can be fitted therein.
  • the male thread portion 23 of the container body 2 is formed by a double thread.
  • the body portion 21 has a rectangular outer cross section.
  • the user presses the vicinity of the center of the torso 21 to increase the internal pressure of the liquid storage space 25, raise the liquid toward the inner plug 3, and drop the ophthalmic solution into the eye from the liquid injection port 34.
  • the neck portion 22 is provided with a protruding portion 28 that protrudes in the radially outward direction.
  • the protruding portion 28 gets over the bulging portion 45 while elastically deforming the protruding portion 44 of the inner lid 4 radially outward.
  • the inner plug 3 is provided with a cylindrical outer wall portion 31, a throttle portion 32 that restricts the flow rate of the liquid inside the outer wall portion 31, and a liquid injection port 34 that is formed so as to be able to drop a fixed amount while holding the liquid. Nozzle part 33.
  • the inner plug 3 is manufactured separately from the container body 2 and is fixed to the container body 2 by fitting the outer surface of the outer wall portion 31 and the inner surface of the opening top 24. In addition, it is good also as a bottle pack (trademark) which shape
  • the liquid injection port 34 that discharges the ophthalmic solution is provided. However, the liquid injection port 34 that discharges particulate matter may be used, or the inner plug 3 may not be provided.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show a cross-sectional view and a side view of the inner lid 4.
  • FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the inner lid 4 as viewed from the opening end 43 side.
  • the inner lid 4 is configured in a cup shape having a cylindrical inner surface and an outer surface forming a rectangular opening end portion 43 with cut corners.
  • the inner surface of the inner lid 4 includes a helical female screw portion 41 that can be screwed to the male screw portion 23 of the container body 2 and a sealing portion 42 that protrudes inward to seal the liquid injection port 34 of the inner plug 3. Have.
  • the inner lid 4 is formed with an opening end portion 43 that is open on the side opposite to the sealing portion 42.
  • projecting portions 44 and 49 are formed at the corner portion 46 of the opening end portion 43 so as to project along the screwing shaft direction of the cap 6 with the same amount of projection. Since these protrusions 44 and 49 are arranged so as to face each other and have the same amount of protrusion, for example, when the inner lid 4 is placed on a horizontal surface, it can be placed in a balanced manner. For this reason, when the belt is transported in the manufacturing process of the inner lid 4, the inner lid 4 is hardly tilted and is stably transported, so that the manufacturing efficiency is increased. Further, in order to ensure the strength of the projecting portion 44 in the rotation direction, the projecting portion 44 is arranged at a corner portion 46 of the rectangular opening end portion 43 that has high rigidity and can secure a large space.
  • the protrusion 44 has a sufficient thickness in the radial direction along the bent shape of the rectangular corner 46. For this reason, it is the structure which can ensure thickness most easily in the limited space, and can exhibit the intensity
  • the protruding portion 44 forms an inclined portion 47 whose protruding amount decreases toward the rear end in the direction in which the inner lid 4 is screwed. For this reason, when the cap 6 is opened and closed, the inclined portion 47 can avoid contact between the second protrusion 27 and the protruding portion 44. Therefore, even if the protruding portion 44 is configured to be as large as possible in order to further increase the rigidity, it is possible to prevent the cap 6 from being closed halfway.
  • the outer surface of the cup-shaped inner lid 4 includes a bottom surface 48 that is in contact with the outer lid 5 on the side opposite to the opening end 43, a flange portion 431 that protrudes annularly on the outer peripheral side of the opening end 43, and a bottom surface 48 and a flange.
  • a rib portion 432 having a thickness in the circumferential direction at a position near the middle of the portion 431.
  • the undercuts 51 and 52 of the outer lid 5 are fitted to both the flange portion 431 and the rib portion 432, so that the movement of the inner lid 4 in the vertical and horizontal directions is restricted, and the sense of stability is enhanced. For this reason, during the screwing operation of the cap 6, rattling between the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 can be reduced. That is, the fitting between the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 is configured to fit the flange portion 431 and the rib portion 432 and the undercuts 51 and 52 so that the protruding portion 44 can be elastically deformed radially outward. A gap is provided between the protruding portion 44 and the inner surface of the outer lid 5.
  • the rib part 432 in this embodiment was provided in the middle vicinity with respect to the screwing axial direction of the inner lid 4, if it is a position between the bottom face 48 and the flange part 431, it can change suitably. Yes, a plurality of rib portions 432 may be provided.
  • various modifications are possible as long as the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 can be prevented from rattling, such as by providing a protrusion on the outer surface of the inner lid 4.
  • a protrusion 433 protruding radially outward is provided in the vicinity of the proximal end portion of the protruding portion 44 on the outer surface of the flange portion 431, and another protrusion 433 is provided on the same side.
  • the contact force between the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 can be increased, and the rattling of the outer lid 5 with respect to the inner lid 4 can be suppressed.
  • the protrusion 433 is interposed in a slight gap between the flange portion 431 and the undercut 51 of the outer lid 5, an assembly error of the inner lid 4 with respect to the outer lid 5 is allowed.
  • a plurality of protrusions 433 may be provided over the outer periphery of the flange portion 431.
  • the outer lid 5 has a rectangular columnar outer surface whose width and depth are the same as those of the body portion 21 of the container body 2, and an inner surface to which the inner lid 4 is fitted. I have.
  • the inner surface of the outer lid 5 has undercuts 51 and 52 with larger inner diameters at positions corresponding to the flange portion 431 and the rib portion 432 of the inner lid 4.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 are drawings showing the opening end portion 43 of the inner lid 4 and the neck portion 22 of the container body 2 from before the bulging portion 45 starts to get over the first protrusion 26 to when the screwing is completed. is there.
  • the bulging portion 45 is sandwiched between the first protrusion 26 and the second protrusion 27 formed on the neck portion 22 of the container body 2, so that the inner lid 4 and the container body 2 are screwed together.
  • An anti-rotation mechanism that determines the completion position is provided.
  • the rotation prevention mechanism includes a protrusion 44 and a bulging portion 45, and a first protrusion 26 and a second protrusion 27.
  • the bulging portion 45 contacts the side surface of the first projection 26 as shown in FIG. It comes into contact and becomes a screwing start position.
  • the bulging portion 45 gets over the outer surface of the first protrusion 26.
  • a bending force due to rotational torque is applied to the protruding portion 44 and the bulging portion 45.
  • the bulging portion 45 receives a pressing force from the first protrusion 26, and as shown in FIG.
  • the protruding portion 44 and the bulging portion 45 are elastically deformed in the radially outward direction.
  • the projecting portion 44 comes into contact with the side surface of the second protrusion 27 in the screwing direction to reach the screwing completion position.
  • the rotation of the protrusion 44 is restricted by the second protrusion 27, and the user senses that the cap 6 is closed.
  • the user can obtain a desired click feeling by the elastic restoring force of the protruding portion 44 when the bulging portion 45 gets over the first protrusion 26. For this reason, it can be easily known that the screwing has been completed.
  • the protruding portion 44 is formed so as to protrude in the screwing axis direction as in this embodiment, the user can feel a crisp sound and moderate vibration due to elastic restoring force, and a comfortable click feeling. Can be obtained.
  • the bulging portion 45 moves from the screwing start position to a position where the bulging portion 45 gets over the first protrusion 26, a bending force for bending the protruding portion 44 outward is generated by the rotational torque of the cap 6. If it is a container that repeatedly opens and closes like the eye dropper container 1, a bending force is repeatedly generated, and there is a risk that the root of the projecting portion 44 may crack and lose its restoring force and deform.
  • the protruding portion 44 is arranged at the corner portion 46 of the rectangular opening end portion 43 where the rigidity is the highest and the thickness is easily secured, and the elastic restoring force is reduced due to the crack due to bending deformation. It is difficult to invite.
  • the bulging portion 45 When the bulging portion 45 gets over the first protrusion 26, it receives a pressing force in the radially outward direction from the first protrusion 26. At this time, for example, when the projecting portion 44 is formed in a straight line along the circumferential direction of the opening end portion 43, the root of the projecting portion 44 is easily bent by the pressing force. If it receives, there is a possibility that the base of the protrusion 44 may crack. However, as described above, the projecting portion 44 is disposed along the bent shape of the corner portion 46 and has a sufficient thickness in the radial direction, so that the projecting portion is pressed by the pressing force from the first protrusion 26. The root of 44 is difficult to bend and the risk of cracks can be reduced.
  • the protrusion 44 When the screwing is completed, when the user rotates the cap 6 with a large torque, the protrusion 44 receives a strong reaction force from the side surface of the second protrusion 27. For this reason, the protrusion 44 is bent and deformed, and the rotation restricting function by the second protrusion 27 may be impaired.
  • the protrusions 44 are arranged at the corners 46 of the opening end 43 formed in a rectangular shape to ensure a sufficient thickness, so that the rotation is reliably restricted by the second protrusions 27. Is done.
  • the protruding portion 44 is made too large, there is a possibility that it contacts the other second protrusion 27 provided opposite to the radial direction of the second protrusion 27 that restricts the rotation of the bulging portion 45.
  • contact between the other second protrusion 27 and the protruding portion 44 can be avoided by providing the protruding portion 44 with the inclined portion 47. Therefore, even if the protruding portion 44 is configured to be as large as possible in order to further increase the rigidity, it is possible to prevent the cap 6 from being closed halfway.
  • the opening end 43 of the inner lid 4 may have a rectangular shape, and the protruding portions 44 and 49 may be formed to protrude from the rectangular corner portion 46. Thereby, since the thickness of the protruding portion 44 and the bulging portion 45 can be easily secured and the rigidity is increased, the cap 6 can be screwed more stably.
  • the cap 6 is configured by the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5, but an example in which the cap 6 is integrally molded will be described below.
  • the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment are given, but there is no particular limitation.
  • the cap 6 (lid portion) of the present embodiment is formed in a cup shape with the ceiling back surface 62 and the outer peripheral wall portion 65, protrudes from the ceiling back surface 62 toward the opening side of the cap 6, and has a polygonal shape.
  • a columnar portion 64 having an outer shape is formed.
  • the columnar portion 64 is provided on the bottomed hole-like female screw portion 41 (screwed portion) that is screwed to the neck portion 22 of the container main body 2, and the opening end portion 61 of the female screw portion 41 at the tip. And a polygonal end face 63.
  • the outer surface of the columnar portion 64 and the inner surface of the outer peripheral wall portion 65 are formed at a predetermined interval so that the protruding portion 44 can bend and deform when the cap 6 is screwed.
  • Two protrusions 44 are formed on the corner 46 of the polygonal end surface 63 so as to protrude along the screwing axis direction of the cap 6 so that the protrusions are aligned, and bulge inward from the two protrusions 44.
  • the bulging part 45 to be formed is formed.
  • the protruding portion 44 forms an inclined portion 47 whose protruding amount decreases toward the rear end in the direction in which the cap 6 is screwed.
  • two protrusions 49 may be provided that are formed so that the protrusions are aligned along the screwing axis direction of the cap 6. It is not limited.
  • the end surface 441 of the protruding portion 44 is on the same plane as the end surface 651 of the outer peripheral wall portion 65, or is at least retreated from the end surface 651 toward the ceiling back surface 62. That is, the protrusion 44 is included in the cap 6 and contact during the screwing operation is avoided, so that the strength of the protrusion 44 does not decrease. Moreover, since the cap 6 is integrally molded, the production efficiency is increased. Other functions and effects are the same as those of the above-described embodiment.
  • the single wall part 66 in which the columnar part 64 and the outer peripheral wall part 65 in another embodiment 2 are integrally formed is provided.
  • the polygonal end surface 63 is formed by providing a stepped portion 67 on the wall portion 66. That is, the polygonal end face 63 is formed in a stepped-down state from the opening side of the cap 6 toward the top portion 68 side of the cap 6.
  • two projecting portions 44 are formed at the corners 46 of the polygonal end surface 63 at a predetermined distance from the stepped portion 67 that can be bent and deformed.
  • the end surface 441 of the protruding portion 44 is on the same plane as the upper surface of the stepped portion 67, or is at least retracted toward the top portion 68. Therefore, the same operational effects as those of the second embodiment are obtained in this embodiment.
  • two protrusions 49 may be provided that are formed with the same protrusion amount along the screwing axis direction of the cap 6, and the number of installations is particularly limited by providing one protrusion 49. It is not limited.
  • the opening end 43 of the inner lid 4 and the end face 63 of the cap 6 can be variously modified as long as they have a polygonal corner 46 such as a hexagon.
  • the two protruding portions 44 and the bulging portion 45 are provided and arranged.
  • one protruding portion 44 and one bulging portion 45 may be provided and arranged.
  • various modifications can be made without departing from the object of the present invention, such as providing three protruding portions 44 and three bulging portions 45.
  • the quadrangular prism-shaped cap 6 is configured. However, it may have any shape such as a cylindrical shape.
  • the present invention is applicable to containers used for applications such as eye drops, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, etc., as containers with lids that are used repeatedly by opening and closing operations.

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Provided is a lidded container provided with an inner lid and a lid part with which a click sensation is easily set, and with which stable opening/closing operations of a cap are enabled. The present invention is provided with: a container main body; a cap-shaped inner lid which is capable of being screwed onto a neck part of the container main body, and which is provided with a cylindrical inner surface, and an outer surface having a polygonal shape; and an outer lid fitted to the outer surface of the inner lid. In an opening end of the inner lid, a plurality of protruded portions formed protruding and having the protrusion amounts thereof arranged, along the direction of the screwing axis, from a corner of the polygonal shape, and at least one bulging portion inwardly formed from the protruded portions are provided such that a fully screwed position of the inner lid is determined with respect to the container main body. In the container main body, a rotation inhibiting mechanism is provided which is formed outwardly protruding from the neck part of the container main body, and which is provided with: a first protrusion which is capable of having the bulging portion pass over the exterior thereof during screwing operations of the inner lid; and a second protrusion for restricting rotation of the protruded portions in a position in which the bulging portion has passed over the first protrusion.

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蓋付き容器Container with lid
 本発明は、容器本体と、容器本体の頸部に対して螺着自在であり、筒状の内面を有するカップ状の内蓋と、内蓋の外面に嵌合される外蓋とを備える蓋付き容器、および、容器本体と、容器本体の頸部に対して螺着自在である蓋部とを備える蓋付き容器に関する。 The present invention is a lid provided with a container main body, a cup-shaped inner lid that can be screwed to the neck portion of the container main body, and has a cylindrical inner surface, and an outer lid fitted to the outer surface of the inner lid. The present invention relates to a container with a lid, and a container with a lid provided with a container body and a lid part that can be screwed to a neck part of the container body.
 このような蓋付き容器としては、例えば特許文献1に示すようなものがあった。この蓋付き容器は、液体収容空間を形成する容器本体と、容器本体の頸部に対して螺着自在である有底円筒状の内蓋と、内蓋と一体的に成形される有底円筒状の外蓋と、を備えている。また、内蓋と容器本体とには、内蓋の開口側の内周面から内方に突出する被係止部と、容器本体の頸部から外方に突出する第1係止部及び第2係止部とが形成されている。 As such a container with a lid, for example, there is one as shown in Patent Document 1. The container with a lid includes a container body that forms a liquid storage space, a bottomed cylindrical inner lid that can be screwed to the neck of the container body, and a bottomed cylinder that is integrally formed with the inner lid. And an outer lid. Further, the inner lid and the container main body include a locked portion that protrudes inward from the inner peripheral surface on the opening side of the inner lid, a first locking portion that protrudes outward from the neck portion of the container main body, and a first locking portion. Two locking portions are formed.
 内蓋と外蓋とで構成されるキャップを容器本体に対して螺着操作する際、被係止部は、第1係止部に当接して外方へ乗越えた後、第2係止部に当接して回転が規制される。被係止部が第1係止部を乗越えた後に、キャップの周壁が弾性的に復元することによって所望のクリック感を得ることができるので、使用者はキャップが閉まったことを感知できる。 When the cap formed of the inner lid and the outer lid is screwed to the container body, the locked portion comes into contact with the first locking portion and climbs outward, and then the second locking portion. Rotation is restricted by abutting against. Since the desired click feeling can be obtained by elastically restoring the peripheral wall of the cap after the locked portion gets over the first locking portion, the user can sense that the cap is closed.
WO2012/105605号公報WO2012 / 105605
 このような従来の蓋付き容器においては、内蓋及び外蓋の双方が一体であるので、内蓋の被係止部が径外方向に弾性変形するのに伴って、双方の周壁が弾性変形する。このため、クリック感の設定に際し、双方の強度設計が必要となる。
 一方、容器の注液口に合わせて内蓋形状を変更したり、開閉しやすいように外蓋形状を変更したりすることがある。形状変更にあたって、被係止部の大きさに加えて内蓋及び外蓋の壁厚も考慮しながら強度設計を行い、当該壁厚に合わせて外観形状を設計することとなる。このように、形状を変更する度に、内蓋及び外蓋双方の煩雑な設計を繰返すこととなるので、非常に手間がかかる。
 このため、所望のクリック感を得るための強度設計を簡略化できる内蓋構造が求められていた。
In such a conventional container with a lid, since both the inner lid and the outer lid are integral, both peripheral walls are elastically deformed as the locked portion of the inner lid is elastically deformed radially outward. To do. For this reason, it is necessary to design both strengths when setting the click feeling.
On the other hand, the inner lid shape may be changed according to the liquid injection port of the container, or the outer lid shape may be changed so as to be easily opened and closed. In changing the shape, the strength design is performed in consideration of the wall thickness of the inner lid and the outer lid in addition to the size of the locked portion, and the appearance shape is designed according to the wall thickness. As described above, every time the shape is changed, complicated design of both the inner lid and the outer lid is repeated, which is very troublesome.
For this reason, the inner lid structure which can simplify the intensity | strength design for obtaining a desired click feeling was calculated | required.
 そこで、本発明の目的は、クリック感の設定が容易で、安定したキャップの開閉操作が可能な内蓋や蓋部を備えた蓋付き容器を提供することにある。 Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a lidded container including an inner lid and a lid portion that can easily set a click feeling and can be stably opened and closed.
 本発明の蓋付き容器の特徴構成は、容器本体と、当該容器本体の頸部に対して螺着自在であり、筒状の内面と多角形状の外面とを有するカップ状の内蓋と、当該内蓋の外面に嵌合される外蓋とを備え、
 前記容器本体に対する前記内蓋の螺着完了位置を決定するよう、
前記内蓋の開口端部には、前記多角形状の角部から螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される複数の突出部と当該突出部から内側に向けて形成される少なくとも一つの膨出部とを有し、
前記容器本体には、当該容器本体の頸部から共に外向きに突出形成され、前記内蓋の螺着操作時に前記膨出部が外方に乗越え可能な第1突起と、前記膨出部が前記第1突起を乗り越えた位置で前記突出部の回転を規制する第2突起と、を有する回転防止機構を備えた点にある。
The characteristic configuration of the container with a lid of the present invention includes a container body, a cup-shaped inner lid that can be screwed to the neck portion of the container body, and has a cylindrical inner surface and a polygonal outer surface, An outer lid fitted to the outer surface of the inner lid,
To determine the screwing completion position of the inner lid with respect to the container body,
At the opening end of the inner lid, a plurality of protrusions are formed to protrude from the corners of the polygonal shape along the screwing shaft direction, and at least formed inward from the protrusions. One bulge and
The container body is formed so as to protrude outward from the neck portion of the container body, and the bulging portion includes a first protrusion that can be moved outward when the inner lid is screwed, and the bulging portion. And a second protrusion that restricts rotation of the protrusion at a position over the first protrusion.
 本願発明は、内蓋の開口端部から螺着軸方向に沿って突出形成した突出部を設けている。このため、キャップの開閉操作時、第1突起から外方に押圧力を受けた突出部が弾性変形することによって、クリック感を得ることができる。
 このクリック感の設定にあたり弾性変形する部材の強度設計が必要となるが、その設計に際して、内蓋及び外蓋双方の強度を合わせて考慮する必要がなく、突出部の強度のみを設定するだけでよい。このため、煩雑な強度設計は必要なく、クリック感の設定が容易である。
The present invention is provided with a projecting portion that projects from the opening end of the inner lid along the screwing shaft direction. For this reason, at the time of opening and closing the cap, the projecting portion that has received the outward pressing force from the first projection is elastically deformed, so that a click feeling can be obtained.
In setting the click feeling, it is necessary to design the strength of the elastically deformable member, but it is not necessary to consider the strength of both the inner lid and the outer lid, and only the strength of the protruding portion is set. Good. For this reason, a complicated strength design is not required, and the click feeling can be easily set.
 一方、螺着操作を繰り返すことで、第1突起からの押圧力に起因する突出部の弾性変形や、螺着操作時の回転トルクに起因する突出部の曲げ変形などが生じるおそれがある。
 本構成によると、内蓋の開口端部のうち剛性が高く且つ空間を多く確保できる多角形状の角部に突出部を配置している。すなわち、多角形状の角部の屈曲形状に沿って、径方向に十分な肉厚を持った突出部を形成することが可能となるので、突出部の弾性復元力を維持しながら、限られたスペースで第1突起からの押圧力に対する強度や回転方向の強度を効果的に発揮できる構成となっている。
 また、多角形状の角部から突出量を揃えて複数の突出部を設けているので、内蓋を水平な面に載置するような場合に、バランスよく内蓋を載置することができる。このため、内蓋の製造工程において安定してベルト搬送することができ、製造効率が高まる。
 さらに、内蓋の容器本体への螺着操作時に、膨出部が第1突起を乗越えた位置で突出部が第2突起によって回転を規制されるので、使用者はキャップが閉まったことを感知することができる。
On the other hand, repeating the screwing operation may cause elastic deformation of the protrusion due to the pressing force from the first protrusion, bending deformation of the protrusion due to rotational torque during the screwing operation, and the like.
According to this configuration, the protrusions are arranged at polygonal corners that have high rigidity and can secure a large amount of space among the opening ends of the inner lid. That is, since it becomes possible to form a protrusion having a sufficient thickness in the radial direction along the bent shape of the polygonal corner, it is limited while maintaining the elastic restoring force of the protrusion. The space can effectively exhibit the strength against the pressing force from the first protrusion and the strength in the rotation direction.
In addition, since the plurality of protrusions are provided with the same amount of protrusion from the polygonal corners, the inner cover can be placed in a balanced manner when the inner cover is placed on a horizontal surface. For this reason, the belt can be stably conveyed in the manufacturing process of the inner lid, and the manufacturing efficiency is increased.
In addition, when the inner lid is screwed into the container body, the protrusion is restricted by the second protrusion at the position where the bulging part gets over the first protrusion, so that the user senses that the cap is closed. can do.
 上述の構成において、前記外蓋に前記内蓋と嵌合するアンダーカットを設けると共に、前記開口端部の外周側には、前記外蓋と嵌合する外面を有するフランジ部を設けていると好適である。 In the above-described configuration, it is preferable that the outer lid is provided with an undercut that fits with the inner lid, and a flange portion having an outer surface that fits with the outer lid is provided on the outer peripheral side of the opening end. It is.
 本構成によると、外蓋のアンダーカットと内蓋のフランジ部とが嵌合することで、内蓋と外蓋とのがたつきを低減し螺着操作時の安定感が高まる。 According to this configuration, the undercut of the outer lid and the flange portion of the inner lid are fitted together, thereby reducing rattling between the inner lid and the outer lid and increasing the stability during the screwing operation.
 上述の構成において、前記内蓋の外面のうち前記内蓋の底面と前記開口端部との間の位置に、前記外蓋と嵌合するリブ部を設けていると好適である。 In the above-described configuration, it is preferable that a rib portion fitted to the outer lid is provided at a position between the bottom surface of the inner lid and the opening end portion of the outer surface of the inner lid.
 本構成によると、外蓋のアンダーカットと内蓋のフランジ部及びリブ部の双方とが嵌合することによって、内蓋の上下左右方向の移動が規制されるので、内蓋と外蓋とのがたつきをより低減できる。 According to this configuration, since the undercut of the outer lid and the flange portion and the rib portion of the inner lid are fitted together, the movement of the inner lid in the vertical and horizontal directions is restricted. The rattling can be further reduced.
 上述の構成において、前記フランジ部の外面のうち前記突出部の基端部近傍に、径外方向に突出した突起を設けていると好適である。 In the above-described configuration, it is preferable that a protrusion protruding radially outward is provided in the vicinity of the base end portion of the protruding portion on the outer surface of the flange portion.
 突出部が第1突起を乗り越えたり、第2突起に回転を規制される時、使用者がキャップを回転させるトルクによって、内蓋と外蓋との間の僅かな隙間の分だけ両者が相対移動し、内蓋に対して外蓋が回転方向にがたつくおそれがある。
 本構成によれば、フランジ部に突起を設けることで内蓋と外蓋との当接力を高め、内蓋に対する外蓋の回転のがたつきを抑制することができる。特に、突起を突出部近傍の位置に配置して、第1突起や第2突起から受けるトルクの伝達経路を短く設定している。このため、内蓋と外蓋との当接力により回転トルクが効果的に相殺され、内蓋の広い領域に伝播することが制限されるので、キャップを開閉操作する時の安定感が高まる。
When the protruding part gets over the first protrusion or the rotation is restricted by the second protrusion, the relative movement of the two by the slight gap between the inner lid and the outer lid by the torque that the user rotates the cap However, the outer lid may rattle in the rotational direction with respect to the inner lid.
According to this configuration, by providing the protrusion on the flange portion, the contact force between the inner lid and the outer lid can be increased, and the rattling of the outer lid relative to the inner lid can be suppressed. In particular, the projections are arranged in the vicinity of the protruding portions, and the transmission path of the torque received from the first and second projections is set short. For this reason, the rotational torque is effectively canceled out by the contact force between the inner lid and the outer lid, and the propagation to a wide area of the inner lid is restricted, so that a sense of stability when opening and closing the cap is increased.
 前記突出部に、前記内蓋が螺着する方向の後端に向かって突出量が小さくなる傾斜部を設けていると好適である。 It is preferable that the protruding portion is provided with an inclined portion whose protruding amount decreases toward the rear end in the direction in which the inner lid is screwed.
 使用に際して、キャップは何度も第2突起に当接して回転が規制される。よって、仮に大きな回転トルクが加えられた場合にもキャップが適正に機能するために、突出部には十分な強度が必要となる。このため、突出部を極力大きく構成する必要があるが、容器本体の形状と整合を取る必要上、サイズを変更するにも限界がある。
 本構成によると、突出部に傾斜部を設けることで、第2突起との接触を回避しながら、突出部を極力大きく構成することができる。
In use, the cap abuts against the second protrusion many times to restrict rotation. Therefore, in order for the cap to function properly even if a large rotational torque is applied, the protrusion needs to have sufficient strength. For this reason, it is necessary to make the protruding portion as large as possible, but there is a limit in changing the size because it is necessary to match the shape of the container body.
According to this configuration, by providing the inclined portion in the protruding portion, the protruding portion can be configured as large as possible while avoiding contact with the second protrusion.
 本発明の蓋付き容器の他の特徴構成は、頸部を有する容器本体と、前記頸部に対して螺着する有底孔状の螺合部、および、当該螺合部の開口端部に設けられた多角形状の端面を、開口側に備えた蓋部とを備え、前記容器本体に対する前記蓋部の螺着完了位置を決定するよう、前記蓋部には、前記多角形状の端面の角部から螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される複数の突出部と当該突出部から内側に向けて形成される少なくとも一つの膨出部とを有し、前記容器本体には、当該容器本体の頸部から共に外向きに突出形成され、前記蓋部の螺着操作時に前記膨出部が外方に乗越え可能な第1突起と、前記膨出部が前記第1突起を乗り越えた位置で前記突出部の回転を規制する第2突起と、を有する回転防止機構を備えた点にある。
 また、前記多角形状の端面は、カップ状を呈する前記蓋部の天井裏面から前記蓋部の開口側に向けて突出する柱状部の先端に形成したり、前記蓋部の開口側から前記蓋部の頂部の側に向けて段落ち状態に形成したりする形態が好ましい。
 さらに、前記内蓋が螺着する方向の後端に向かって突出量が小さくなる傾斜部を設けていると好適である。
Another characteristic configuration of the lidded container of the present invention includes a container main body having a neck portion, a bottomed hole-like screwing portion screwed to the neck portion, and an opening end portion of the screwing portion. A polygonal end face provided on the opening side, and the lid part has a corner of the polygonal end face so as to determine a screwing completion position of the lid part with respect to the container body. A plurality of projecting portions projecting from the portion along the screwing axis direction and at least one bulging portion formed inwardly from the projecting portion, A first protrusion formed outwardly projecting from the neck of the container body, and capable of getting over the bulging portion when the lid is screwed, and the bulging portion extends over the first protrusion. The rotation prevention mechanism has a second protrusion that restricts the rotation of the protrusion at a position where the protrusion is overcome.
Further, the polygonal end surface is formed at the tip of a columnar portion protruding from the ceiling back surface of the lid portion having a cup shape toward the opening side of the lid portion, or from the opening side of the lid portion to the lid portion. The form which forms in a step-down state toward the top part side of is preferable.
Furthermore, it is preferable to provide an inclined portion with a small amount of protrusion toward the rear end in the direction in which the inner lid is screwed.
 本構成においても、突出部の強度のみを設定するだけで良いので煩雑な強度設計は必要なく、クリック感の設定が容易である。また、蓋部の開口側に形成される端面のうち、剛性が高く且つ空間を多く確保できる多角形状の角部に突出部を配置しているので、限られたスペースで突出部の強度を効果的に発揮できる。さらに、突出部に傾斜部を設けることで、第2突起との接触を回避しながら突出部を極力大きく構成することができるので、安定したキャップの開閉操作が可能である。
 特に、本構成では、内蓋を設けず、蓋部の螺合部の開口端部に多角形状の端面を設けるといった一体成形品であるので生産効率が高まる。
Also in this configuration, only the strength of the protruding portion needs to be set, so that a complicated strength design is not required, and the click feeling can be easily set. In addition, since the protrusions are arranged at the corners of the polygonal shape that has high rigidity and can secure a large amount of space among the end surfaces formed on the opening side of the lid, the strength of the protrusions is effective in a limited space. Can be demonstrated. Furthermore, by providing the inclined portion on the protruding portion, the protruding portion can be configured to be as large as possible while avoiding contact with the second protrusion, so that a stable cap opening and closing operation is possible.
In particular, in this configuration, since the inner lid is not provided and the polygonal end face is provided at the opening end of the screwing portion of the lid, the production efficiency is increased.
蓋付き容器の全体斜視図である。It is a whole perspective view of a container with a lid. 蓋付き容器の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a container with a lid | cover. 内蓋の正面から見た断面図である。It is sectional drawing seen from the front of an inner cover. 内蓋の側面図である。It is a side view of an inner lid. 内蓋の開口端部の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the opening edge part of an inner cover. 内蓋の容器本体への螺着操作に関する模式図である。It is a schematic diagram regarding the screwing operation to the container main body of the inner lid. 内蓋の容器本体への螺着操作に関する模式図である。It is a schematic diagram regarding the screwing operation to the container main body of the inner lid. 内蓋の容器本体への螺着操作に関する模式図である。It is a schematic diagram regarding the screwing operation to the container main body of the inner lid. 内蓋と容器本体との斜視図である。It is a perspective view of an inner lid and a container main body. 別実施形態1における内蓋の開口端部を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the opening edge part of the inner cover in another Embodiment 1. FIG. 別実施形態2における蓋部の斜視図である。FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a lid in another embodiment 2. 別実施形態3における蓋部の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the cover part in another Embodiment 3. FIG.
 以下、本発明に係る蓋付き容器1の実施形態について、図面に基づき説明する。本実施形態では、蓋付き容器1として、点眼液を眼に投与する点眼容器1を用いた実施例を示す。ただし、以下の実施形態に限定されることなく、その要旨を逸脱しない範囲内で種々の変形が可能である。例えば、蓋付き容器1の内容物は、点眼液などの液体に限らず、パウダーや丸粒材などの固形物であっても良い。 Hereinafter, embodiments of a container 1 with a lid according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the Example using the eyedrop container 1 which administers eyedrops to eyes as the container 1 with a lid | cover is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the contents of the lidded container 1 are not limited to liquids such as eye drops, but may be solids such as powder and round particles.
1.全体構成
 図1及び図2に、本実施形態の点眼容器1(蓋付き容器1の一例)の全体図を示す。この点眼容器1は、液体収容空間25を形成する外形が四角柱状の容器本体2と、容器本体2に装着される中栓3と、容器本体2に螺着自在であるカップ状の内蓋4と、内蓋4に嵌合され外形が四角柱状の外蓋5と、を有する。外蓋5に内蓋4を内嵌することでキャップ6が形成され、キャップ6を開閉操作することで、内蓋4が容器本体2に着脱自在に構成されている。
1. Overall Configuration FIGS. 1 and 2 show an overall view of an eye drop container 1 (an example of a container 1 with a lid) according to the present embodiment. The eye drop container 1 has a container body 2 having a quadrangular prism shape that forms a liquid storage space 25, an inner plug 3 attached to the container body 2, and a cup-shaped inner lid 4 that can be screwed to the container body 2. And an outer lid 5 which is fitted to the inner lid 4 and whose outer shape is a quadrangular prism shape. A cap 6 is formed by fitting the inner lid 4 to the outer lid 5, and the inner lid 4 is configured to be detachable from the container body 2 by opening and closing the cap 6.
 容器本体2は、PET(ポリエチレン・テレフタレート)などの樹脂を用いてブロー成形や真空成形が施され、内部に液体収容空間25が形成される。外蓋5は、アクリル系樹脂やエチレン系樹脂などを用いて製造される。内蓋4や中栓3は、ポリプロピレンや電子線滅菌処理で劣化しにくいポリエチレンなどの樹脂を用いて製造される。
 容器本体2と外蓋5とは、図1及び図2に示すように、同様の幅や奥行きを持った四角柱状の外形で構成される。
 使用者は、外蓋5の大きな外面を把持して開閉操作を行うことができるので、小さな回転力で大きな回転トルクを得ることができる。このため、キャップ6の開閉が容易で、利便性に優れた点眼容器1となっている一方で、通常の点眼容器と比較して大きな回転トルクが内蓋4にかかるので、内蓋4の強度を確保する必要性が高いものとなっている。
 なお、製造方法や樹脂材料はこれに限られるものではなく、適宜選択が可能である。また、外蓋5の外形は、小さな回転力で大きな回転トルクを得ることができるものであればどのような形状でも良く、例えば、六角形などの多角形状や、有底円筒状のものでも良い。
The container body 2 is subjected to blow molding or vacuum molding using a resin such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and a liquid storage space 25 is formed therein. The outer lid 5 is manufactured using an acrylic resin, an ethylene resin, or the like. The inner lid 4 and the inner plug 3 are manufactured using a resin such as polypropylene or polyethylene which is not easily deteriorated by electron beam sterilization.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container main body 2 and the outer lid 5 are formed in a quadrangular prism-like outer shape having the same width and depth.
Since the user can hold the large outer surface of the outer lid 5 and perform the opening / closing operation, a large rotational torque can be obtained with a small rotational force. For this reason, the cap 6 can be easily opened and closed, and the eyedrop container 1 is excellent in convenience. On the other hand, a large rotational torque is applied to the inner lid 4 as compared with a normal eyedrop container. There is a high need to ensure.
In addition, a manufacturing method and a resin material are not restricted to this, It can select suitably. Further, the outer shape of the outer lid 5 may be any shape as long as a large rotational torque can be obtained with a small rotational force, for example, a polygonal shape such as a hexagonal shape or a bottomed cylindrical shape. .
2.容器本体
 図2に示すように、容器本体2は、目薬用の薬液等の液体収容空間25を形成する底面が閉塞された胴部21と、胴部21の底面とは反対側に設けられた筒状の頸部22と、頸部22から中栓3まで螺旋状に設けられた雄ねじ部23と、中栓3を内嵌可能に開口した筒状の開口頂部24と、を有する。点眼容器1は、例えば、容器本体2の雄ねじ部23が二条ねじで形成される。
2. Container Body As shown in FIG. 2, the container body 2 is provided on the side opposite to the bottom surface of the trunk portion 21, with the barrel portion 21 having a closed bottom surface forming a liquid storage space 25 such as a drug solution for eye drops. It has a cylindrical neck portion 22, a male screw portion 23 provided spirally from the neck portion 22 to the inner plug 3, and a cylindrical opening top portion 24 that is open so that the inner plug 3 can be fitted therein. In the eye drop container 1, for example, the male thread portion 23 of the container body 2 is formed by a double thread.
 胴部21は、外形の断面が矩形状に構成されている。使用者は、胴部21の中央付近を押圧することで液体収容空間25の内圧を高め、液体を中栓3に向かって上昇させ、注液口34から眼に点眼液を滴下させる。
 図2及び図6に示すように、頸部22には、径外方向に突出する突起部28が対向して設けられている。内蓋4の螺着操作は後述するが、図6~図8に示すように、突起部28は、内蓋4の突出部44を径外方向に弾性変形させながら膨出部45が乗越える第1突起26と、膨出部45が第1突起26を乗越えた位置で突出部44の回転を規制する第2突起27とで構成される。すなわち、図8に示すように、突起部28を構成する第1突起26と第2突起27とが内蓋4の膨出部45を挟持することで容器本体2に対するキャップ6の螺着が完了する。
 また、図9に示すように、第2突起27は、頸部22の径外方向の突出量が次第に小さくなる傾斜面29を有する。このため、キャップ6を開閉操作する際、傾斜面29によって第2突起27と突出部44との接触を回避することができる。したがって、剛性を高めるために突出部44の肉厚を大きくしても、途中でキャップ6が閉まらなくなることを防止できる。
The body portion 21 has a rectangular outer cross section. The user presses the vicinity of the center of the torso 21 to increase the internal pressure of the liquid storage space 25, raise the liquid toward the inner plug 3, and drop the ophthalmic solution into the eye from the liquid injection port 34.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the neck portion 22 is provided with a protruding portion 28 that protrudes in the radially outward direction. Although the screwing operation of the inner lid 4 will be described later, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the protruding portion 28 gets over the bulging portion 45 while elastically deforming the protruding portion 44 of the inner lid 4 radially outward. The first protrusion 26 and the second protrusion 27 that restricts the rotation of the protrusion 44 at a position where the bulging portion 45 gets over the first protrusion 26. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, the first protrusion 26 and the second protrusion 27 constituting the protrusion 28 sandwich the bulging portion 45 of the inner lid 4, thereby completing the screwing of the cap 6 to the container body 2. To do.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the second protrusion 27 has an inclined surface 29 in which the protruding amount in the radially outward direction of the neck portion 22 gradually decreases. For this reason, when the cap 6 is opened and closed, the contact between the second protrusion 27 and the protruding portion 44 can be avoided by the inclined surface 29. Therefore, even if the thickness of the protruding portion 44 is increased in order to increase the rigidity, it is possible to prevent the cap 6 from being closed on the way.
3.中栓
 中栓3は、筒状の外壁部31と、外壁部31の内側に液体の流量を絞る絞り部32と、液体を保持して定量ずつ滴下可能に形成した注液口34が設けられたノズル部33と、を有する。中栓3は、容器本体2とは別に製造され、外壁部31の外面と開口頂部24の内面とを嵌合させて、容器本体2に固定される。なお、ブローフィルシール成形などにより、容器本体2と中栓3とを一体に成形したボトルパック(登録商標)としても良い。
 本実施形態では、点眼液を排出する注液口34を設けたが、粒状物を排出する排出口であっても良いし、中栓3を設けなくても良い。
3. Inner plug The inner plug 3 is provided with a cylindrical outer wall portion 31, a throttle portion 32 that restricts the flow rate of the liquid inside the outer wall portion 31, and a liquid injection port 34 that is formed so as to be able to drop a fixed amount while holding the liquid. Nozzle part 33. The inner plug 3 is manufactured separately from the container body 2 and is fixed to the container body 2 by fitting the outer surface of the outer wall portion 31 and the inner surface of the opening top 24. In addition, it is good also as a bottle pack (trademark) which shape | molded the container main body 2 and the inner stopper 3 integrally by blow fill seal molding.
In the present embodiment, the liquid injection port 34 that discharges the ophthalmic solution is provided. However, the liquid injection port 34 that discharges particulate matter may be used, or the inner plug 3 may not be provided.
4.内蓋
 図3及び図4には、内蓋4の断面図及び側面図が示される。また、図5には、内蓋4を開口端部43側から見た斜視図が示される。
 内蓋4は、筒状の内面と、角をカットした矩形状の開口端部43を形成する外面と、を有するカップ状で構成される。
 内蓋4の内面は、容器本体2の雄ねじ部23に螺着自在な螺旋状の雌ねじ部41と、中栓3の注液口34を密封するよう内側に突出した封止部42と、を有している。また、内蓋4には、封止部42とは反対側が開口された開口端部43が形成されている。
4). Inner Lid FIGS. 3 and 4 show a cross-sectional view and a side view of the inner lid 4. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the inner lid 4 as viewed from the opening end 43 side.
The inner lid 4 is configured in a cup shape having a cylindrical inner surface and an outer surface forming a rectangular opening end portion 43 with cut corners.
The inner surface of the inner lid 4 includes a helical female screw portion 41 that can be screwed to the male screw portion 23 of the container body 2 and a sealing portion 42 that protrudes inward to seal the liquid injection port 34 of the inner plug 3. Have. Further, the inner lid 4 is formed with an opening end portion 43 that is open on the side opposite to the sealing portion 42.
 開口端部43の角部46に、キャップ6の螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される4つの突出部44、49が設けられている。これら突出部44、49が対向した配置で突出量を揃えているので、例えば内蓋4を水平な面に載置するような場合には、バランスよく載置することができる。このため、内蓋4の製造工程においてベルト搬送する際、内蓋4が倒れ難く安定して搬送されるので、製造効率が高まる。
 また、突出部44の回転方向の強度を確保するために、矩形状の開口端部43のうち、剛性が高く且つ空間を多く確保できる角部46に突出部44を配置している。すなわち、突出部44は、矩形状の角部46の屈曲形状に沿って、径方向に十分な肉厚を持たせている。このため、限られたスペースで肉厚を最も確保し易く、突出部44の強度を効果的に発揮できる構成となっている。
 さらに、突出部44は、内側に向けて膨出形成される膨出部45を有している。膨出部45は、突出部44と同様、矩形状の開口端部43の角部46に設けられることで、肉厚を多く確保して剛性を高めている。この膨出部45が、第1突起26と第2突起27とに挟持されて確実に回転が規制される。
Four projecting portions 44 and 49 are formed at the corner portion 46 of the opening end portion 43 so as to project along the screwing shaft direction of the cap 6 with the same amount of projection. Since these protrusions 44 and 49 are arranged so as to face each other and have the same amount of protrusion, for example, when the inner lid 4 is placed on a horizontal surface, it can be placed in a balanced manner. For this reason, when the belt is transported in the manufacturing process of the inner lid 4, the inner lid 4 is hardly tilted and is stably transported, so that the manufacturing efficiency is increased.
Further, in order to ensure the strength of the projecting portion 44 in the rotation direction, the projecting portion 44 is arranged at a corner portion 46 of the rectangular opening end portion 43 that has high rigidity and can secure a large space. That is, the protrusion 44 has a sufficient thickness in the radial direction along the bent shape of the rectangular corner 46. For this reason, it is the structure which can ensure thickness most easily in the limited space, and can exhibit the intensity | strength of the protrusion part 44 effectively.
Furthermore, the protrusion part 44 has the bulging part 45 bulged and formed toward an inner side. Like the protrusion 44, the bulging part 45 is provided at the corner 46 of the rectangular opening end 43, thereby ensuring a large thickness and increasing rigidity. The bulging portion 45 is sandwiched between the first protrusion 26 and the second protrusion 27 and the rotation is reliably restricted.
 本実施形態では、図9に示すように、突出部44は、内蓋4が螺着する方向の後端に向かって突出量が小さくなる傾斜部47を形成している。このため、キャップ6を開閉操作する際、傾斜部47によって第2突起27と突出部44との接触を回避することができる。したがって、より一層剛性を高めるために突出部44を極力大きく構成しても、途中でキャップ6が閉まらなくなることを防止できる。 In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the protruding portion 44 forms an inclined portion 47 whose protruding amount decreases toward the rear end in the direction in which the inner lid 4 is screwed. For this reason, when the cap 6 is opened and closed, the inclined portion 47 can avoid contact between the second protrusion 27 and the protruding portion 44. Therefore, even if the protruding portion 44 is configured to be as large as possible in order to further increase the rigidity, it is possible to prevent the cap 6 from being closed halfway.
 カップ状の内蓋4の外面は、開口端部43とは反対側で外蓋5と当接する底面48と、開口端部43の外周側に環状に突出したフランジ部431と、底面48とフランジ部431との中間付近の位置で周方向に亘って肉厚を持ったリブ部432と、を有する。
 外蓋5に内蓋4を内嵌する際、底面48が外蓋5の内面上部に当接することで内蓋4と外蓋5との螺着軸方向に沿った位置決めが行われる。また、外蓋5のアンダーカット51、52とフランジ部431及びリブ部432の双方とが嵌合することで、内蓋4の上下左右方向の移動を規制し、安定感が高まる。このため、キャップ6の螺着操作時に、内蓋4と外蓋5とのがたつきを低減することができる。すなわち、内蓋4と外蓋5との嵌合は、フランジ部431及びリブ部432とアンダーカット51、52とを嵌合させる構成にしており、突出部44が径外方向に弾性変形できるよう突出部44と外蓋5の内面との間に隙間を設けている。
 なお、本実施形態におけるリブ部432は、内蓋4の螺着軸方向に対して中間付近に設けたが、底面48とフランジ部431との間の位置であれば適宜変更することが可能であり、複数のリブ部432を設けても良い。また、例えば、内蓋4の外面に突起を設けるなど、内蓋4と外蓋5とのがたつきを抑えることができるものであれば種々の変形が可能である。
The outer surface of the cup-shaped inner lid 4 includes a bottom surface 48 that is in contact with the outer lid 5 on the side opposite to the opening end 43, a flange portion 431 that protrudes annularly on the outer peripheral side of the opening end 43, and a bottom surface 48 and a flange. A rib portion 432 having a thickness in the circumferential direction at a position near the middle of the portion 431.
When the inner lid 4 is fitted into the outer lid 5, the bottom surface 48 comes into contact with the upper part of the inner surface of the outer lid 5, whereby the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 are positioned along the screwing axis direction. Further, the undercuts 51 and 52 of the outer lid 5 are fitted to both the flange portion 431 and the rib portion 432, so that the movement of the inner lid 4 in the vertical and horizontal directions is restricted, and the sense of stability is enhanced. For this reason, during the screwing operation of the cap 6, rattling between the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 can be reduced. That is, the fitting between the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 is configured to fit the flange portion 431 and the rib portion 432 and the undercuts 51 and 52 so that the protruding portion 44 can be elastically deformed radially outward. A gap is provided between the protruding portion 44 and the inner surface of the outer lid 5.
In addition, although the rib part 432 in this embodiment was provided in the middle vicinity with respect to the screwing axial direction of the inner lid 4, if it is a position between the bottom face 48 and the flange part 431, it can change suitably. Yes, a plurality of rib portions 432 may be provided. For example, various modifications are possible as long as the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 can be prevented from rattling, such as by providing a protrusion on the outer surface of the inner lid 4.
 キャップ6の螺着操作時、突出部44が第2突起27に当接して内蓋4の回転が規制されるが、使用者がキャップ6の回転を止めない場合、外蓋5のアンダーカット51と内蓋4のフランジ部431との嵌合が緩み、内蓋4に対して外蓋5が回転方向にがたつくおそれがある。
 本実施形態では、フランジ部431の外面のうち、突出部44の基端部近傍に径外方向に突出した突起433を設けると共に、同一辺上にもう一つの突起433を設けている。このため内蓋4と外蓋5との当接力を高め、内蓋4に対する外蓋5の回転のがたつきを抑制することができる。また、突起433がフランジ部431と外蓋5のアンダーカット51との僅かな隙間に介在するので、内蓋4の外蓋5に対する組付誤差を許容する。
 なお、突起433は、フランジ部431の外周に亘って複数設けても良い。
When the cap 6 is screwed, the protrusion 44 contacts the second protrusion 27 and the rotation of the inner lid 4 is restricted. However, if the user does not stop the rotation of the cap 6, the undercut 51 of the outer lid 5 is performed. And the flange portion 431 of the inner lid 4 may be loosely fitted, and the outer lid 5 may rattle in the rotational direction with respect to the inner lid 4.
In the present embodiment, a protrusion 433 protruding radially outward is provided in the vicinity of the proximal end portion of the protruding portion 44 on the outer surface of the flange portion 431, and another protrusion 433 is provided on the same side. For this reason, the contact force between the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5 can be increased, and the rattling of the outer lid 5 with respect to the inner lid 4 can be suppressed. Further, since the protrusion 433 is interposed in a slight gap between the flange portion 431 and the undercut 51 of the outer lid 5, an assembly error of the inner lid 4 with respect to the outer lid 5 is allowed.
A plurality of protrusions 433 may be provided over the outer periphery of the flange portion 431.
5.外蓋
 外蓋5は、図1及び図2に示すように、幅と奥行きとが容器本体2の胴部21と同程度の四角柱状の外面と、内蓋4が嵌合する内面と、を備えている。
5. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the outer lid 5 has a rectangular columnar outer surface whose width and depth are the same as those of the body portion 21 of the container body 2, and an inner surface to which the inner lid 4 is fitted. I have.
 外蓋5の内面は、内蓋4のフランジ部431とリブ部432とに対応する位置に、内径を大きくしたアンダーカット51、52を有している。外蓋5のアンダーカット51、52と内蓋4のフランジ部431及びリブ部432の双方とが嵌合することによって、内蓋4の移動を規制して安定感が高まる。 The inner surface of the outer lid 5 has undercuts 51 and 52 with larger inner diameters at positions corresponding to the flange portion 431 and the rib portion 432 of the inner lid 4. By fitting both the undercuts 51 and 52 of the outer lid 5 and the flange portion 431 and the rib portion 432 of the inner lid 4, the movement of the inner lid 4 is restricted and the sense of stability is enhanced.
6.回転防止機構
 次に、容器本体2に対する内蓋4の螺着完了位置を決定する回転防止機構について、図6~図8を用いて説明する。図6~図8は、膨出部45が第1突起26の乗越えを開始する前から螺着完了時までの内蓋4の開口端部43と容器本体2の頸部22とを表す図面である。
 本実施形態では、膨出部45が、容器本体2の頸部22に形成された第1突起26と第2突起27とに挟持されることで、内蓋4と容器本体2との螺着完了位置を決定する回転防止機構を備えている。回転防止機構は、突出部44及び膨出部45と、第1突起26及び第2突起27と、で構成される。
6). Anti-rotation mechanism Next, an anti-rotation mechanism for determining the screwing completion position of the inner lid 4 with respect to the container body 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 are drawings showing the opening end portion 43 of the inner lid 4 and the neck portion 22 of the container body 2 from before the bulging portion 45 starts to get over the first protrusion 26 to when the screwing is completed. is there.
In the present embodiment, the bulging portion 45 is sandwiched between the first protrusion 26 and the second protrusion 27 formed on the neck portion 22 of the container body 2, so that the inner lid 4 and the container body 2 are screwed together. An anti-rotation mechanism that determines the completion position is provided. The rotation prevention mechanism includes a protrusion 44 and a bulging portion 45, and a first protrusion 26 and a second protrusion 27.
 まず、内蓋4を外蓋5に内嵌して形成されたキャップ6を容器本体2に所定量螺入すると、図6に示すように、膨出部45が第1突起26の側面に当接して螺着開始位置となる。
 次いで、使用者がキャップ6をさらに回すと、膨出部45は第1突起26の外面に沿って乗越える。この時、膨出部45が第1突起26への乗越えを開始し始めるので、突出部44及び膨出部45には回転トルクに起因した曲げ力が付与される。さらに、膨出部45が第1突起26から押圧力を受け、図7に示すように、突出部44及び膨出部45が径外方向に弾性変形される。
 次いでキャップ6を回転すると、図8に示すように、螺着方向に対して突出部44が第2突起27の側面に当接して螺着完了位置となる。螺着が完了すると、突出部44が第2突起27によって回転が規制され、使用者はキャップ6が閉まったことを感知する。
First, when a predetermined amount of a cap 6 formed by fitting the inner lid 4 to the outer lid 5 is screwed into the container body 2, the bulging portion 45 contacts the side surface of the first projection 26 as shown in FIG. It comes into contact and becomes a screwing start position.
Next, when the user further turns the cap 6, the bulging portion 45 gets over the outer surface of the first protrusion 26. At this time, since the bulging portion 45 starts to get over the first protrusion 26, a bending force due to rotational torque is applied to the protruding portion 44 and the bulging portion 45. Further, the bulging portion 45 receives a pressing force from the first protrusion 26, and as shown in FIG. 7, the protruding portion 44 and the bulging portion 45 are elastically deformed in the radially outward direction.
Next, when the cap 6 is rotated, as shown in FIG. 8, the projecting portion 44 comes into contact with the side surface of the second protrusion 27 in the screwing direction to reach the screwing completion position. When the screwing is completed, the rotation of the protrusion 44 is restricted by the second protrusion 27, and the user senses that the cap 6 is closed.
 また、使用者は、膨出部45が第1突起26を乗越える時の突出部44の弾性復元力によって所望のクリック感を得ることができる。このため、螺着が完了したことを容易に知ることができる。特に、本実施形態のように突出部44が螺着軸方向に突出して形成されているので、使用者は歯切れのいい音と弾性復元力による適度な振動を感じることができ、快適なクリック感を得ることができる。 Further, the user can obtain a desired click feeling by the elastic restoring force of the protruding portion 44 when the bulging portion 45 gets over the first protrusion 26. For this reason, it can be easily known that the screwing has been completed. In particular, since the protruding portion 44 is formed so as to protrude in the screwing axis direction as in this embodiment, the user can feel a crisp sound and moderate vibration due to elastic restoring force, and a comfortable click feeling. Can be obtained.
 螺着開始位置から膨出部45が第1突起26を乗越える位置に移行する際、キャップ6の回転トルクによって、突出部44を外方に曲げようとする曲げ力が発生する。点眼容器1のように何度も開閉を繰り返す容器であると曲げ力が繰り返し発生し、突出部44の根元に亀裂が入り復元力を失い、変形するおそれがある。
 しかしながら、上述したように、突出部44を矩形状の開口端部43のうち、最も剛性が高く且つ肉厚の確保し易い角部46に配置して、曲げ変形による亀裂による弾性復元力の低下を招き難い構成となっている。
When the bulging portion 45 moves from the screwing start position to a position where the bulging portion 45 gets over the first protrusion 26, a bending force for bending the protruding portion 44 outward is generated by the rotational torque of the cap 6. If it is a container that repeatedly opens and closes like the eye dropper container 1, a bending force is repeatedly generated, and there is a risk that the root of the projecting portion 44 may crack and lose its restoring force and deform.
However, as described above, the protruding portion 44 is arranged at the corner portion 46 of the rectangular opening end portion 43 where the rigidity is the highest and the thickness is easily secured, and the elastic restoring force is reduced due to the crack due to bending deformation. It is difficult to invite.
 膨出部45が第1突起26を乗越える時、第1突起26から径外方向の押圧力を受ける。この時、例えば、突出部44が開口端部43の周方向に沿って直線で形成されている場合、押圧力によって突出部44の根元が容易に折れ曲がるので、繰り返し第1突起26からの押圧力を受けると、突出部44の根元に亀裂が入るおそれがある。
 しかしながら、上述したように、突出部44は、角部46の屈曲形状に沿って配置され、且つ径方向に十分な肉厚を確保しているので、第1突起26からの押圧力によって突出部44の根元が曲がり難く、亀裂が入るおそれを低減できる。
When the bulging portion 45 gets over the first protrusion 26, it receives a pressing force in the radially outward direction from the first protrusion 26. At this time, for example, when the projecting portion 44 is formed in a straight line along the circumferential direction of the opening end portion 43, the root of the projecting portion 44 is easily bent by the pressing force. If it receives, there is a possibility that the base of the protrusion 44 may crack.
However, as described above, the projecting portion 44 is disposed along the bent shape of the corner portion 46 and has a sufficient thickness in the radial direction, so that the projecting portion is pressed by the pressing force from the first protrusion 26. The root of 44 is difficult to bend and the risk of cracks can be reduced.
 螺着が完了する時、使用者が大きなトルクでキャップ6を回転すると、突出部44は第2突起27の側面から強い反力を受ける。このため、突出部44が曲がり変形し、第2突起27による回転規制機能が損なわれるおそれがある。
 しかしながら、上述したように、矩形状に形成された開口端部43の角部46に、突出部44を配置して肉厚を十分確保しているので、第2突起27によって確実に回転が規制される。
 一方、突出部44をあまり大きくすると、膨出部45の回転を規制する第2突起27の径方向に対向して設けられた他方の第2突起27に接触するおそれがある。
 しかしながら、図9に示すように、突出部44に傾斜部47を設けることで他方の第2突起27と突出部44との接触を回避することができる。したがって、より一層剛性を高めるために突出部44を極力大きく構成しても、途中でキャップ6が閉まらなくなることを防止できる。
When the screwing is completed, when the user rotates the cap 6 with a large torque, the protrusion 44 receives a strong reaction force from the side surface of the second protrusion 27. For this reason, the protrusion 44 is bent and deformed, and the rotation restricting function by the second protrusion 27 may be impaired.
However, as described above, the protrusions 44 are arranged at the corners 46 of the opening end 43 formed in a rectangular shape to ensure a sufficient thickness, so that the rotation is reliably restricted by the second protrusions 27. Is done.
On the other hand, if the protruding portion 44 is made too large, there is a possibility that it contacts the other second protrusion 27 provided opposite to the radial direction of the second protrusion 27 that restricts the rotation of the bulging portion 45.
However, as shown in FIG. 9, contact between the other second protrusion 27 and the protruding portion 44 can be avoided by providing the protruding portion 44 with the inclined portion 47. Therefore, even if the protruding portion 44 is configured to be as large as possible in order to further increase the rigidity, it is possible to prevent the cap 6 from being closed halfway.
 本実施形態のおける回転防止機構を備えることで、弾性変形や曲げ変形を効果的に抑制し、所望のクリック感を得つつ安定したキャップ6の開閉操作が可能となる。 By providing the anti-rotation mechanism in the present embodiment, elastic deformation and bending deformation can be effectively suppressed, and a stable opening / closing operation of the cap 6 can be achieved while obtaining a desired click feeling.
[別実施形態1]
 図10に示すように、内蓋4の開口端部43を四角形にして、突出部44、49は、四角形の角部46から突出形成する構成としてもよい。これにより、さらに突出部44及び膨出部45の肉厚を確保し易く剛性が高まるので、より一層安定したキャップ6の螺着操作が可能となる。
[Another embodiment 1]
As shown in FIG. 10, the opening end 43 of the inner lid 4 may have a rectangular shape, and the protruding portions 44 and 49 may be formed to protrude from the rectangular corner portion 46. Thereby, since the thickness of the protruding portion 44 and the bulging portion 45 can be easily secured and the rigidity is increased, the cap 6 can be screwed more stably.
 上述した実施形態では、内蓋4と外蓋5とでキャップ6を構成したが、以下にキャップ6が一体で成形される例を示す。なお、図面の理解を助けるため、上述の実施形態と同様の符号を付して説明するが、特に限定されるものではない。 In the above-described embodiment, the cap 6 is configured by the inner lid 4 and the outer lid 5, but an example in which the cap 6 is integrally molded will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the drawings, the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment are given, but there is no particular limitation.
[別実施形態2]
 図11に示すように、本実施形態のキャップ6(蓋部)は、天井裏面62と外周壁部65とでカップ状に形成され、天井裏面62からキャップ6の開口側に向けて突出し、多角形状の外面を有する柱状部64を形成している。また、柱状部64は、容器本体2の頸部22に対して螺着する有底孔状の雌ねじ部41(螺合部)と、先端には雌ねじ部41の開口端部61に設けられた多角形状の端面63とを有している。柱状部64の外面と外周壁部65の内面とは、キャップ6の螺着操作時に突出部44が曲がり変形できるように所定の間隔を空けて形成されている。
[Another embodiment 2]
As shown in FIG. 11, the cap 6 (lid portion) of the present embodiment is formed in a cup shape with the ceiling back surface 62 and the outer peripheral wall portion 65, protrudes from the ceiling back surface 62 toward the opening side of the cap 6, and has a polygonal shape. A columnar portion 64 having an outer shape is formed. The columnar portion 64 is provided on the bottomed hole-like female screw portion 41 (screwed portion) that is screwed to the neck portion 22 of the container main body 2, and the opening end portion 61 of the female screw portion 41 at the tip. And a polygonal end face 63. The outer surface of the columnar portion 64 and the inner surface of the outer peripheral wall portion 65 are formed at a predetermined interval so that the protruding portion 44 can bend and deform when the cap 6 is screwed.
 多角形状の端面63の角部46に、キャップ6の螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される2つの突出部44が設け、2つの突出部44から内側に向けて膨出形成される膨出部45を形成している。また、突出部44は、キャップ6が螺着する方向の後端に向かって突出量が小さくなる傾斜部47を形成している。なお、上述した実施形態同様、キャップ6の螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される2つの突出部49を設けても良く、突出部49を1つ設けるなど設置数は特に限定されない。 Two protrusions 44 are formed on the corner 46 of the polygonal end surface 63 so as to protrude along the screwing axis direction of the cap 6 so that the protrusions are aligned, and bulge inward from the two protrusions 44. The bulging part 45 to be formed is formed. Further, the protruding portion 44 forms an inclined portion 47 whose protruding amount decreases toward the rear end in the direction in which the cap 6 is screwed. Note that, as in the above-described embodiment, two protrusions 49 may be provided that are formed so that the protrusions are aligned along the screwing axis direction of the cap 6. It is not limited.
 突出部44の端面441は、外周壁部65の端面651と同一平面上にあるか、少なくとも端面651より天井裏面62に向かって引退している。つまり、突出部44がキャップ6に内包された状態であり、螺着操作時における接触が回避されるので、突出部44の強度が低下することがない。また、キャップ6は一体に成形されるので、生産効率が高まる。その他の作用効果は、上述した実施形態と同じである。 The end surface 441 of the protruding portion 44 is on the same plane as the end surface 651 of the outer peripheral wall portion 65, or is at least retreated from the end surface 651 toward the ceiling back surface 62. That is, the protrusion 44 is included in the cap 6 and contact during the screwing operation is avoided, so that the strength of the protrusion 44 does not decrease. Moreover, since the cap 6 is integrally molded, the production efficiency is increased. Other functions and effects are the same as those of the above-described embodiment.
[別実施形態3]
 本実施形態では、図12に示すように、別実施形態2における柱状部64と外周壁部65とが一体に形成される単一の壁部66を設けている。この場合、多角形状の端面63は、壁部66に段差部67を設けることで形成される。つまり、多角形状の端面63は、キャップ6の開口側からキャップ6の頂部68の側に向けて段落ち状態に形成してある。また、段差部67から曲がり変形できる所定の距離を空けて、多角形状の端面63の角部46に2つの突出部44を形成している。さらに、突出部44の端面441は、段差部67の上面と同一平面上にあるか、少なくとも頂部68に向かって引退している。よって、本実施形態においても別実施形態2と同じ作用効果を奏する。なお、上述した実施形態同様、キャップ6の螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される2つの突出部49を設けても良く、突出部49を1つ設けるなど設置数は特に限定されない。
[Another embodiment 3]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the single wall part 66 in which the columnar part 64 and the outer peripheral wall part 65 in another embodiment 2 are integrally formed is provided. In this case, the polygonal end surface 63 is formed by providing a stepped portion 67 on the wall portion 66. That is, the polygonal end face 63 is formed in a stepped-down state from the opening side of the cap 6 toward the top portion 68 side of the cap 6. In addition, two projecting portions 44 are formed at the corners 46 of the polygonal end surface 63 at a predetermined distance from the stepped portion 67 that can be bent and deformed. Further, the end surface 441 of the protruding portion 44 is on the same plane as the upper surface of the stepped portion 67, or is at least retracted toward the top portion 68. Therefore, the same operational effects as those of the second embodiment are obtained in this embodiment. As in the above-described embodiment, two protrusions 49 may be provided that are formed with the same protrusion amount along the screwing axis direction of the cap 6, and the number of installations is particularly limited by providing one protrusion 49. It is not limited.
[その他の実施形態]
(1)内蓋4の開口端部43やキャップ6の端面63は、例えば、六角形にするなど多角形状の角部46を持ったものであれば、種々の変形が可能である。
(2)上述した実施形態では、突出部44及び膨出部45を2つ設けて配置しているが、例えば、突出部44及び膨出部45を1つ設けて配置してもよい。その他、突出部44及び膨出部45を3つ設けるなど、本発明の目的を逸脱しない範囲で種々の変更が可能である。
(3)上述した実施形態では、外形が四角柱状のキャップ6を構成したが、例えば円柱状のものにするなど、どのような形状であっても良い。
[Other Embodiments]
(1) The opening end 43 of the inner lid 4 and the end face 63 of the cap 6 can be variously modified as long as they have a polygonal corner 46 such as a hexagon.
(2) In the embodiment described above, the two protruding portions 44 and the bulging portion 45 are provided and arranged. However, for example, one protruding portion 44 and one bulging portion 45 may be provided and arranged. In addition, various modifications can be made without departing from the object of the present invention, such as providing three protruding portions 44 and three bulging portions 45.
(3) In the above-described embodiment, the quadrangular prism-shaped cap 6 is configured. However, it may have any shape such as a cylindrical shape.
 本発明は、何度も開閉操作を繰返して使用する蓋付き容器として、例えば目薬、化粧品、動物薬などの用途に用いられる容器に利用可能である。 The present invention is applicable to containers used for applications such as eye drops, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, etc., as containers with lids that are used repeatedly by opening and closing operations.
1  点眼容器(蓋付き容器)
2  容器本体
22 頸部
26 第1突起(突起部)
27 第2突起(突起部)
4  内蓋
41 雌ねじ部(螺合部)
43 開口端部
431 フランジ部
432 リブ部
433 突起
44、49 突出部
45 膨出部
46 角部
47 傾斜部
48 底面
5  外蓋
51、52 アンダーカット
6  キャップ(蓋部)
61 開口端部
62 天井裏面
63 端面
64 柱状部
67 段差部
68 頂部
1 Eye drop container (container with lid)
2 Container body 22 Neck part 26 First protrusion (protrusion part)
27 Second projection (projection)
4 Inner lid 41 Female thread part (screwing part)
43 Open end 431 Flange part 432 Rib part 433 Projection 44, 49 Projection part 45 Expansion part 46 Corner part 47 Inclination part 48 Bottom face 5 Outer lid 51, 52 Undercut 6 Cap (lid part)
61 Open end 62 Ceiling back surface 63 End surface 64 Columnar portion 67 Stepped portion 68 Top portion

Claims (9)

  1.  容器本体と、
     当該容器本体の頸部に対して螺着自在であり、筒状の内面と多角形状の外面とを有するカップ状の内蓋と、
     当該内蓋の外面に嵌合される外蓋とを備え、
     前記容器本体に対する前記内蓋の螺着完了位置を決定するよう、
    前記内蓋の開口端部には、前記多角形状の角部から螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される複数の突出部と当該突出部から内側に向けて形成される少なくとも一つの膨出部とを有し、
    前記容器本体には、当該容器本体の頸部から共に外向きに突出形成され、前記内蓋の螺着操作時に前記膨出部が外方に乗越え可能な第1突起と、
    前記膨出部が前記第1突起を乗り越えた位置で前記突出部の回転を規制する第2突起と、を有する回転防止機構を備えた蓋付き容器。
    A container body;
    A cup-shaped inner lid that is screwable to the neck of the container body, and has a cylindrical inner surface and a polygonal outer surface;
    An outer lid fitted to the outer surface of the inner lid,
    To determine the screwing completion position of the inner lid with respect to the container body,
    At the opening end of the inner lid, a plurality of protrusions are formed to protrude from the corners of the polygonal shape along the screwing shaft direction, and at least formed inward from the protrusions. One bulge and
    The container body is formed so as to protrude outward from the neck portion of the container body, and a first protrusion capable of getting over the bulge portion when the inner lid is screwed,
    A lidded container provided with a rotation prevention mechanism having a second protrusion that restricts the rotation of the protrusion at a position where the bulging portion has overcome the first protrusion.
  2.  前記外蓋に前記内蓋と嵌合するアンダーカットを設けると共に、前記開口端部の外周側には、前記外蓋と嵌合する外面を有するフランジ部を設けた請求項1に記載の蓋付き容器。 The lid according to claim 1, wherein an undercut for fitting with the inner lid is provided on the outer lid, and a flange portion having an outer surface for fitting with the outer lid is provided on the outer peripheral side of the opening end. container.
  3.  前記内蓋の外面のうち前記内蓋の底面と前記開口端部との間の位置に、前記外蓋と嵌合するリブ部を設けた請求項2に記載の蓋付き容器。 3. The container with a lid according to claim 2, wherein a rib portion fitted to the outer lid is provided at a position between the bottom surface of the inner lid and the opening end portion of the outer surface of the inner lid.
  4. 前記フランジ部の外面のうち前記突出部の基端部近傍に、径外方向に突出した突起を設けている請求項2または3に記載の蓋付き容器。 The container with a lid according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a protrusion protruding in a radially outward direction is provided in the vicinity of a proximal end portion of the protruding portion of the outer surface of the flange portion.
  5.  前記突出部に、前記内蓋が螺着する方向の後端に向かって突出量が小さくなる傾斜部を設けた請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載の蓋付き容器。 The lidded container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the protruding portion is provided with an inclined portion whose protruding amount decreases toward a rear end in a direction in which the inner lid is screwed.
  6.  頸部を有する容器本体と、
     前記頸部に対して螺着する有底孔状の螺合部、および、当該螺合部の開口端部に設けられた多角形状の端面を、開口側に備えた蓋部とを備え、
     前記容器本体に対する前記蓋部の螺着完了位置を決定するよう、
    前記蓋部には、前記多角形状の端面の角部から螺着軸方向に沿って突出量を揃えて突出形成される複数の突出部と当該突出部から内側に向けて形成される少なくとも一つの膨出部とを有し、
    前記容器本体には、当該容器本体の頸部から共に外向きに突出形成され、前記蓋部の螺着操作時に前記膨出部が外方に乗越え可能な第1突起と、
    前記膨出部が前記第1突起を乗り越えた位置で前記突出部の回転を規制する第2突起と、を有する回転防止機構を備えた蓋付き容器。
    A container body having a neck,
    A bottomed hole-like threaded portion that is screwed to the neck portion, and a polygonal end surface provided at the opening end portion of the threaded portion, and a lid portion provided on the opening side,
    In order to determine the screwing completion position of the lid with respect to the container body,
    The lid portion has a plurality of protrusions formed so as to protrude from the corners of the polygonal end face along the screwing shaft direction, and at least one formed inward from the protrusions. Having a bulging portion,
    The container body is formed so as to protrude outward from the neck portion of the container body, and a first protrusion capable of climbing outwardly when the lid is screwed,
    A lidded container provided with a rotation prevention mechanism having a second protrusion that restricts the rotation of the protrusion at a position where the bulging portion has overcome the first protrusion.
  7.  前記多角形状の端面は、カップ状を呈する前記蓋部の天井裏面から前記蓋部の開口側に向けて突出する柱状部の先端に形成してある請求項6に記載の蓋付容器。 The container with a lid according to claim 6, wherein the polygonal end surface is formed at a tip of a columnar part protruding from a ceiling back surface of the lid part having a cup shape toward an opening side of the lid part.
  8.  前記多角形状の端面は、前記蓋部の開口側から前記蓋部の頂部の側に向けて段落ち状態に形成してある請求項6に記載の蓋付容器。 The container with a lid according to claim 6, wherein the polygonal end surface is formed in a stepped-down state from an opening side of the lid portion toward a top portion side of the lid portion.
  9.  前記突出部に、前記蓋部が螺着する方向の後端に向かって突出量が小さくなる傾斜部を設けた請求項6~8のいずれか一項に記載の蓋付き容器。 The lidded container according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the projecting portion is provided with an inclined portion whose projecting amount decreases toward the rear end in the direction in which the lid portion is screwed.
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