WO2020004365A1 - Sound-emitting container - Google Patents

Abstract

This sound-emitting container comprises: a container having an opening part; and a cap for closing the opening part, the cap having a sound emission function. The cap comprises a first sensor for detecting that the cap is closed and outputting a first signal, a second sensor for detecting that the cap is opened and outputting a second signal, an electronic circuit connected to the first sensor and the second sensor, and a sound-emitting member connected to the electronic circuit. When the first signal is outputted from the first sensor, the electronic circuit causes the sound-emitting member to emit a first voice sound. When the second signal is outputted from the second sensor, the electronic circuit causes the sound-emitting member to emit a second voice sound different from the first voice sound.

Description

Pronunciation container

The present invention relates to a container with a cap having a sound-producing function.

Patent Document 1 discloses a capped container including a container having an opening and a cap attached to the container to close the opening of the container. The cap of this capped container includes a cap body that engages with the container, and a lid that engages with the container and is connected to the cap body so that the opening of the container can be opened and closed. The cap is rotated with respect to the container so that the lid is in a closed position where the lid is engaged with the container to close the opening, and an open position where the lid is disengaged from the container to open the opening. The position can be changed. In this container with a cap, once the cap is attached to the container, the projecting portion of the cap body is locked by the locking portion of the container. For this reason, the cap body cannot be easily removed from the container. This capped container can be used, for example, as a container for pharmaceuticals.

On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses a device which is attached to a tablet container and alerts a user when a tablet or medicine has to be taken. The device comprises timer electronics, alarm means, LCD unit and the like. It is disclosed that the user is alerted by an alarm means and an LCD unit.

JP 2015-129010 A JP 2010-508926 A

機能 The function of the conventional device attached to the container and calling the user's attention has merely been to sound an alarm at a predetermined time or to display information on a liquid crystal display. Moreover, it was difficult to attach the conventional device to a container with a cap as disclosed in Patent Document 1.

The present invention provides a novel sound container that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

発 音 A sounding container according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a container having an opening, and a cap for closing the opening, which has a sounding function. A first sensor that detects that the cap is closed and outputs a first signal, a second sensor that detects that the cap is opened and outputs a second signal, An electronic circuit connected to the first sensor and the second sensor; and a sounding member connected to the electronic circuit. The electronic circuit causes the sounding member to emit a first sound when the first signal is output from the first sensor, and causes the sounding member to emit a first sound when the second signal is output from the second sensor. A second voice different from the first voice is uttered.

包括 Comprehensive or specific aspects of the present disclosure can be realized by an apparatus, a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a recording medium. Alternatively, the present invention may be realized by any combination of an apparatus, a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to make an appropriate announcement at each timing when the container with the cap is opened and closed. For this reason, the convenience can be improved as compared with a conventional container having a sound generation function.

FIG. 1A is a front view of the sounding container with the cap closed. FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 1A is rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis of the container. FIG. 1C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 1B is further rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis. FIG. 2A is a front view of the sounding container with the cap opened. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 2A is rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis. FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 1B is further rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis. FIG. 3 is a top view of the sounding container with the cap closed. FIG. 4A is a sectional view taken along line AA of the sounding container shown in FIG. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the sounding container shown in FIG. FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a circle 5A in FIG. 4B. FIG. 5B is an enlarged view showing a portion surrounded by a circle 5B in FIG. 4B. FIG. 6 is a top view of the sounding container with the cap opened. FIG. 7A is a sectional view taken along line AA of the sounding container shown in FIG. FIG. 7B is a sectional view of the sounding container shown in FIG. 6 taken along line BB. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view showing a portion surrounded by a circle 8A in FIG. 7B. FIG. 8B is an enlarged view showing a portion surrounded by a circle 8B in FIG. 7B. FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an electrical connection relationship among the first switch, the second switch, the electronic circuit, the sound-emitting member, and the battery. FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment. FIG. 10B is a top view of a cap according to another embodiment. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic circuit according to still another embodiment. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating a sounding container according to still another embodiment. FIG. 12 is a side view of the capped container showing a state in which the cap closes the opening of the container. FIG. 13 is a side view of the container with the cap showing a state where the closing of the opening by the cap is released. FIG. 14 is a side view of the container with the cap showing a state where the lid is separated from the opening of the container. FIG. 15 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container with the cap showing a state in which the cap closes the opening of the container. FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container with the cap showing a state where the closing of the opening by the cap is released. FIG. 17 is a longitudinal sectional view of the cap showing a state where the lid is fitted to the cap body. FIG. 18 is a bottom view of the cap showing a state where the lid is separated from the cap body. FIG. 19 is a sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. FIG. 20 is a plan view of the container. FIG. 21 is a side view of the container. FIG. 22 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a side view of the container in a state where the position of the container in FIG. 21 is shifted by 90 degrees around the axis. FIG. 24 is a side view of the container in a state where the position of the container in FIG. 23 is shifted by 90 degrees around the axis. FIG. 25 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. However, an unnecessary detailed description may be omitted. For example, a detailed description of well-known matters and a repeated description of substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to prevent the following description from being unnecessarily redundant and to facilitate understanding of those skilled in the art. The inventors provide the accompanying drawings and the following description for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and they are intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims. is not. In this specification, the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference symbols.

FIGS. 1A to 2C are views showing the appearance of a sounding container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a front view of the sounding container with the cap closed. FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 1A is rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis of the container. FIG. 1C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 1B is further rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis. FIG. 2A is a front view of the sounding container with the cap opened. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 2A is rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis. FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the sounding container illustrated in FIG. 1B is further rotated by 90 degrees around a central axis.

発 音 As shown in these figures, the sounding container of the present embodiment includes a container 2 and a cap 3. The cap 3 has a sound generation function as described later. In the following description, the cap 3 may be referred to as “sound cap 3”. The container 2 has an opening 211a as shown in FIG. 2A. The cap 3 includes a first switch 31 and a second switch 32 (see FIGS. 1B and 1C). The first switch 31 functions as a first sensor that detects that the cap 3 is closed and outputs a first signal. The second switch 32 functions as a second sensor that detects that the cap 3 has been opened and outputs a second signal.

Although not shown in these figures, the sounding container is further connected to an electronic circuit connected to the first switch 31 (first sensor) and the second switch 32 (second sensor), and to the electronic circuit. Sounding member. The sound generating member may be a device that converts an electric signal into a sound wave, such as a piezoelectric speaker. The sounding container also includes a first sensor, a second sensor, an electronic circuit, and a battery (secondary battery) that supplies power to the sounding member. The electronic circuit, the sound member, and the battery are housed inside the cap 3. The electronic circuit receives the signals output from the first switch 31 and the second switch 32 and causes the sounding member to emit a preset sound. When the first signal is output from the first switch 31, the electronic circuit causes the sounding member to emit the first sound. Further, when the second signal is output from the second switch 32, the sounding member makes the second sound different from the first sound. By such an operation, a different sound can be emitted from the sounding member each time the cap 3 is opened and closed. Details of this operation will be described later.

構造 The structure of the sounding container according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8B.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the sounding container with the sounding cap 3 closed. FIG. 4A is a sectional view taken along line AA of the sounding container shown in FIG. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the sounding container shown in FIG. FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a circle 5A in FIG. 4B. FIG. 5B is an enlarged view showing a portion surrounded by a circle 5B in FIG. 4B. FIG. 6 is a top view of the sounding container with the cap 3 opened. FIG. 7A is a sectional view taken along line AA of the sounding container shown in FIG. FIG. 7B is a sectional view of the sounding container shown in FIG. 6 taken along line BB. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view showing a portion surrounded by a circle 8A in FIG. 7B. FIG. 8B is an enlarged view showing a portion surrounded by a circle 8B in FIG. 7B.

As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the container 2 in the present embodiment includes a distal end 21 that defines an opening 211 a and a container screw portion 212 provided on the outer periphery of the distal end 21. The tip portion 21 of the container 2 is a portion where the cap 3 is mounted, and is also referred to as a “mounting portion”. The tip 21 of the container 2 has a substantially cylindrical shape. The cap 3 includes a cap body 11 attached around the distal end portion 21 of the container 2, a lid 12 connected to the cap body 11, and a cover 34 that covers the lid 12. The cap body 11, the lid 12, and the cover 34 may be formed of a hard material such as plastic. The lid 12 has a lid screw portion 123 screwed into the container screw portion 212 therein. By rotating the cap 3 with the lid 12 covering the tip 21 of the container 2, the lid 12 and the tip 21 of the container 2 are tightened. Thereby, the sealed state of the container 2 is maintained.

キ ャ ッ プ The cap body 11 in the present embodiment has a generally annular shape. The cap main body 11 is attached to the periphery of the distal end portion 21 of the container 2 so as not to separate from the container 2 during use. Therefore, even if the cap 3 is pulled with the cap 3 opened, the lid 12 and the cover 34 are not easily separated from the container 2.

As shown in FIGS. 4B and 7B, the electronic circuit 35, the sound-generating member 36, and the battery 37 are arranged in a space between the cover 34 and the lid 12. The electronic circuit 35, the sounding member 36, the battery 37, and the switches 31 and 32 are connected to each other via a wiring 38. The first switch 31 and the second switch 32 are attached to a lower end of the cover 34. The second switch 32 is located near the connection portion 13 (see FIG. 8B) between the cap body 11 and the lid 12. The first switch 31 is located at the lower end of the cover 34 on the side opposite to the second switch 32. Each of the first switch 31 and the second switch 32 is a push-button switch such as a micro switch. Each switch is turned on when pressed with a certain force or more.

The first switch 31 is turned on when the lid 12 is rotated while covering the distal end portion 21 of the container 2 to complete the tightening of the lid 12 and the container 2 (see FIGS. 4B and 5A). ). At this time, the first switch 31 contacts the cap body 11. More specifically, the first switch 31 is turned on when it comes into contact with and presses the outwardly protruding protrusion 116 of the cap body 11. As described above, the first switch 31 is disposed at a position where the first switch 31 is turned on when the opening 211a is closed by the lid 12. Here, the “closed state” indicates a state in which the lid 12 and the container 2 are completely tightened. The first switch 31 is turned off in a state where the lid 12 and the container 2 are not fully tightened, and in a state where the lid 12 is lifted to expose the opening 211a (see FIG. 8A). When turned on, the first switch 31 outputs a first signal.

On the other hand, the second switch 32 is turned on when the lid body 12 is opened and comes into contact with the cap body 11 and is pressed. In the present embodiment, when the cap 3 is lifted beyond a certain angle and released, the state shown in FIG. 7B is maintained. In this state, the second switch 32 is turned on (see FIG. 8B). Thus, the second switch 32 is turned on when the opening 211a is opened and the lid 12 reaches a predetermined position. The second switch 32 outputs a second signal when turned on.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing an electrical connection relationship among the first switch 31, the second switch 32, the electronic circuit 35, the sound generating member 36, and the battery 37. As shown, the electronic circuit 35 drives a control circuit 352, a timer circuit 351, a memory 353 for recording audio data, a digital / analog (D / A) converter 354, and a sounding member 36. 355, and a power supply circuit 356. The control circuit 352 is electrically connected to the first switch 31, the second switch 32, the timer circuit 351, the memory 353, the D / A converter 354, and the amplifier 355.

The control circuit 352 outputs the audio signal to be reproduced based on the first signal output from the first switch 31, the second signal output from the second switch 32, and the time information output from the timer circuit 351. Determine the content and timing of pronunciation. The memory 353 stores various data such as audio data to be reproduced and programs executed by the control circuit 352. The control circuit 352 determines the audio data to be reproduced from the audio data recorded in the memory 353 in advance, and causes the sounding member 36 to emit a voice based on the audio data. More specifically, under the control of the control circuit 352, the D / A converter 354 converts the determined audio data into an analog signal. The amplifier 355 amplifies the analog signal and drives the sound generating member 36. As a result, sound is emitted from the sounding member 36.

で は In a normal use mode, the cap 3 of the sounding container is often fastened. This is because, in the case where a substance (for example, a drug) that easily deteriorates is stored in the container 2, it is preferable to close the cap 3 except for a short time for taking out the contents in order to prevent the deterioration. Therefore, it is considered that the period during which the first switch 31 is on is longer than the period during which the first switch 31 is off. Conversely, with respect to the second switch 32, it is considered that the off period is longer than the on period. In general, the longer the state in which a voltage is applied to the terminal of the control circuit 352, the greater the consumption of the battery 37. Therefore, the first switch 31 may be configured so as not to energize the control circuit 352 at the ON timing, but to energize the control circuit 352 at the OFF timing. Conversely, the second switch 32 may be configured so as not to energize the control circuit 352 at the off timing, but to energize the control circuit 352 at the on timing. The control circuit 352 can detect the above-described first signal indicating the closed state by detecting a decrease in the current or the voltage supplied from the first switch 31. The control circuit 352 can also detect the above-mentioned second signal indicating that it has been opened by detecting an increase in the current or voltage supplied from the second switch 32.

As described above, the first switch 31 in the present embodiment detects that the opening 211 a is closed by the lid 12 and outputs the first signal to the electronic circuit 35. On the other hand, the second switch 32 detects that the opening 211 a has been opened and the lid 12 has reached a predetermined position, and outputs a second signal to the electronic circuit 35. When receiving the first signal, the electronic circuit 35 causes the sounding member 36 to emit the first sound. When receiving the second signal, the electronic circuit 35 causes the sounding member 36 to emit the second sound.

The sounding member 36 may be, for example, a piezoelectric speaker. The upper surface 341 of the cover 34 of the cap 3 has, for example, a dome shape. As shown in FIG. 2C, upper surface 341 of cover 34 may have a plurality of holes 33 for facilitating the passage of sound waves. Further, the upper surface 341 of the cover 34 may function as a diaphragm. In this case, the upper surface 341 of the cover 34 vibrates when the sounding member 36 operates, and increases the volume of the sound emitted from the sounding member 36. Further, the space between the cover 34 and the lid 12 may have a structure that resonates the sound emitted from the sounding member 36 and increases the volume of the sound.

Piezoelectric speakers are thin and consume little power, and have features suitable for the purpose of sounding bottles. However, by itself, the volume is low and the reproduction range is narrow. For this reason, it is difficult to produce a sound that is easy to hear. In general, good sound quality is obtained by attaching a diaphragm having an area larger than that of the piezoelectric speaker main body or resonating with a resonance box. However, such a configuration requires additional components such as a diaphragm or a resonance box, which may increase costs or complicate the assembly process. Therefore, a structure in which a piezoelectric speaker is attached to a diaphragm integrally formed with the cover 34 of the cap 3 may be adopted. With such a structure, better sound quality can be obtained than when a piezoelectric speaker is used alone.

FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an embodiment in which the upper surface 341 of the cover 34 functions as a diaphragm. FIG. 10B is a top view of the cap 3 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, an upper surface 341 of the cover 34 functioning as a diaphragm is fixed to an outer peripheral portion of the cover 34 via a diaphragm support 342. The diaphragm support 342 has a circular shape in plan view, and is made of a flexible material. The sound generating member 36 is a thin plate made of, for example, piezoelectric ceramics, and is disposed on the back surface of the upper surface 341 of the cover 34 via the metal plate 39. The sounding member 36 and the metal plate 39 constitute a piezoelectric speaker. With such a structure, the upper surface 341 of the cover 34 can vibrate independently of the outer peripheral portion of the cover 34. The upper surface 341 (diaphragm) of the cover 34 and the diaphragm support 342 can be formed integrally with the cover 34. This can suppress an increase in cost due to an increase in the number of parts and an increase in the number of manufacturing steps.

Next, an example of a sound uttered from the sounding member 36 will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the sounding container is a container for internal medicine such as a tablet.

As described above, the first switch 31 outputs the first signal when detecting that the cap 3 of the sound-generating container has changed from the open state to the closed state. When receiving the first signal, the electronic circuit 35 causes the sounding member 36 to emit the first sound. The first voice may include, for example, at least one of a voice notifying the next medication timing and a voice notifying that the cap 3 has been properly closed. The voice for notifying the next medication timing may be, for example, a voice such as “The next medication is 8 hours later” or “The next medication is tomorrow at 7:00 am”. The voice notifying that the cap 3 has been closed properly may be, for example, a voice such as “The cap has been closed properly.” By reproducing such a sound when the cap 3 is tightened, the user's sense of security can be improved.

On the other hand, the second switch 32 outputs a second signal when detecting that the cap 3 of the sound-generating container has changed from the closed state to the opened state. Upon receiving the second signal, the electronic circuit 35 causes the sounding member 36 to emit the second sound. The second sound may include, for example, a sound indicating at least one of the name and the dose of the medicine in the container. For example, a voice such as "This drug is XX" or a voice such as "Please take a pill" may be reproduced as the second voice. By playing such a sound when the cap 3 is opened, the user can take the medicine without worrying about the type or amount of medicine to be taken.

As shown in FIG. 9, the electronic circuit 35 according to the present embodiment includes a timer circuit 351 having a clock function. The electronic circuit 35 causes the sounding member 36 to generate a third sound different from the first sound and the second sound when the first signal is not output after a predetermined time has elapsed since the output of the second signal. You may. In this case, it is considered that the cap 3 is not properly tightened even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the cap 3 was opened. Thus, the electronic circuit 35 may generate, as the third sound, a sound that prompts the cap to be properly tightened, for example, on the sounding member 36. For example, a sound such as "Please tighten cap securely" may be reproduced as the third sound. By reproducing such sound, it is possible to prevent forgetting to tighten the cap 3. The above-mentioned predetermined time can be set to an appropriate time according to the type of the medicine, for example, a time of about several tens of seconds to several minutes.

The first sound data indicating the first sound, the second sound data indicating the second sound, and the third sound data indicating the third sound are recorded in the memory 353 in advance. These audio data may be updated later. For example, the sound cap 3 may have a recording function. Such a sound cap 3 may include an operation unit and a microphone for recording. By enabling the user to record his / her own voice and update the above-described voice data, it is possible to realize a voice announcement that matches the user's preference. For example, an announcement for calling attention can be made with the voice of a family member to prevent mischief of a child.

The sounding container in the present embodiment may be connected to a network so that it can communicate with an external device. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic circuit 35 that performs such communication. The electronic circuit 35 in this example includes a communication circuit 357 that performs wireless communication with an external device. The external device may be, for example, an information device such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a server computer on a cloud. The electronic circuit 35 can receive a command to change at least one of the first to third audio data from an external device via the communication circuit 357. When receiving such a command, the electronic circuit 35 updates the audio data on the memory 353. According to such an embodiment, the sound uttered from the sounding member 36 can be changed afterwards.

The sounding container may have a function different from the above examples. For example, when the cover 34 includes a microphone, the electronic circuit 35 may include a voiceprint authentication function. In the case of performing voiceprint authentication, when the electronic circuit 35 detects that the container has been opened via the second switch 32, the electronic circuit 35 inquires, for example, whether or not the person who is going to take is the person who has prescribed the medicine in the container. A voice is uttered from the sounding member 36. If there is a response to the voice, the electronic circuit 35 analyzes the frequency of the voice to determine whether the voice matches the voice of the person. If the voice matches the person's voice, a voice indicating the name or quantity of the medicine may be announced, and if not, a voice for calling attention may be announced.

In addition to the above, for example, when the second signal is not output even after a preset time has elapsed since the cap 3 was previously closed, the electronic circuit 35 causes the sounding member 36 to generate a sound prompting the user to take the medicine. You may. As an example, for a drug to be taken every 8 hours, the first time may be set to 8 hours. If the cap 3 is not opened even after issuing such a sound, a similar sound may be repeatedly emitted, for example, at regular intervals. By providing such a function, it is easy to prevent forgetting to take the medicine.

蓋 The lid 12 and the cover 34 of the sounding container according to the present embodiment are fitted to each other in such a manner that they cannot be detached from each other. The lid 12 and the cover 34 are independent members in the manufacturing process, but are configured so that they cannot be removed during distribution unless they are broken. For this reason, the sounding container of the present embodiment is also useful for the purpose of preventing counterfeiting of pharmaceuticals. The fact that the cover 34 having a sound-producing function is attached to the lid 12 and that the sound set by the drug maker is emitted from the sound-producing member 36 of the cover 34 proves that the medicine is genuine. obtain.

Next, another configuration example of the sounding container will be described.

The sound cap 3 may have a structure or a function of preventing a switch from being operated by mistake. In the configuration shown in FIG. 7B, the first switch 31 at the tip of the cover 34 projects from the lower end of the cap 3. Therefore, when the user touches the cap 3, there is a possibility that the first switch 31 is erroneously pressed. In order to prevent a malfunction caused by such a malfunction, the following configuration (1) or (2) may be applied.

(1) Prevention of malfunction due to the structure The tip of the first switch 31 does not protrude from the lower end of the cap 3. That is, in the axial direction of the cap 3, the tip of the first switch 31 is configured to be located at the same position as the lower end of the cap 3 or at a deeper position. By employing such a structure, the first switch 31 cannot be pressed in a state where the cap 3 is opened, so that malfunction can be prevented. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 11B, a projection 117 is provided on the cap body 11. When the cap 3 is closed, when the first switch 31 is pressed by the projection 117, the closed state can be detected.

(2) Prevention of Malfunction by Electronic Circuit The electronic circuit 35 is configured to ignore the signal output from the first switch 31 while the opening of the cap 3 is detected by the second switch 32. Is also good. Thereby, even if the first switch 31 is carelessly operated in the state where the cap 3 is opened, malfunction can be prevented. The electronic circuit 35 can also be configured to ignore the signal from the first switch 31 when the second switch 32 is pressed. With such a configuration, even when the first switch 31 is inadvertently pressed while the second switch 32 is being pressed, malfunction can be prevented.

The mechanism for preventing the malfunction described above may be applied not only to the first switch 31 but also to the second switch 32. For example, a structure may be employed in which the tip of the second switch 32 does not protrude from the lower end of the cap 3, and a projection for pushing the second switch 32 may be provided on the cap body 11. Alternatively, the electronic circuit 35 may be configured to ignore the signal from the second switch 32 when the first switch 31 is pressed.

In the above embodiments, both the first sensor and the second sensor are realized by mechanical switches. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The first sensor and the second sensor may be configured to detect an open state or a closed state of the cap 3 by detecting, for example, light, sound, brightness, temperature, and other physical changes.

容器 The container with a cap in which the cover 34 is removed from the sounding container of the above embodiment may have the same structure as the container with a cap disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. Hereinafter, a specific example of a container with a cap in which the cover 34 is removed from the sounding container will be described.

FIG. 12 is a side view of the container with the cap showing a state in which the cap closes the opening of the container. FIG. 13 is a side view of the container with the cap showing a state where the closing of the opening by the cap is released. FIG. 14 is a side view of the container with the cap showing a state where the lid is separated from the opening of the container.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the container with a cap includes a container 2 having an opening 211a and a cap 1 attached to the container 2 to close the opening 211a of the container 2. When the cap 1 is rotated with respect to the container 2, the cap-equipped container is in a closed position where the opening 211 a cannot be opened (FIG. 12) and an open position where the opening 211 a can be opened (FIGS. 13 and 14). , The rotation position of the cap 1 can be changed.

In the cap 1, the open side, that is, the lower side (lower end) in FIGS. 12 to 14 is referred to as the “tip side” in the axial direction and the spiral direction. The upper side (upper end) in FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 is referred to as “proximal side” in the axial direction and the spiral direction. In the container 2, the side of the opening 211a, that is, the upper side (upper end) in FIGS. 12 to 14 is referred to as the “tip side” in the axial direction and the spiral direction. The lower side (lower end) in FIGS. 12 to 14 is referred to as “proximal side (proximal end)” in the axial direction and the spiral direction.

FIG. 15 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container with the cap showing a state in which the cap closes the opening of the container. FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container with the cap showing a state where the closing of the opening by the cap is released. FIG. 17 is a longitudinal sectional view of the cap showing a state where the lid is fitted to the cap body. FIG. 18 is a bottom view of the cap showing a state where the lid is separated from the cap body. FIG. 19 is a sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 19, the cap 1 includes a cap body 11 that engages with the container 2, and a lid 12 that engages with the container 2 and closes the opening 211 a of the container 2. I have. The cap 1 also includes a connection portion 13 that connects the cap body 11 and the lid 12 so that the lid 12 can open and close the opening 211a of the container 2.

The cap 1 is rotated with respect to the container 2 so that the lid 12 is engaged with the container 2 to close the opening 211a (the position shown in FIG. 12), and the lid 12 is opened to open the opening 211a. Is configured to be changeable to an open position (position shown in FIGS. 13 and 14) for releasing engagement with the container 2. In this embodiment, the cap 1 is formed of a hard resin (for example, plastic).

The cap body 11 includes a base body 111 formed in a cylindrical shape, and a fitting portion (hereinafter, also referred to as a “body fitting portion”) 112 that fits with the lid 12. The cap main body 11 has a female thread-shaped screw portion (hereinafter, also referred to as a “main body screw portion”) 113 to be screwed with the container 2 on the inner peripheral portion of the base portion 111 so as to engage with the container 2. .

In the cap body 11 (and its respective components), “axial direction” refers to the axial direction of the cap 1, the cap body 11, the base portion 111, and the main body screw portion 113, and “radial direction” refers to the cap 1, the cap The “circumferential direction” refers to the circumferential direction of the cap 1, the cap main body 11, the base portion 111, and the main body screw portion 113, and the “spiral direction” refers to the circumferential direction of the main body 11, the base portion 111, and the main body screw portion 113. It refers to the spiral direction of the main body screw portion 113 (the direction in which the screw thread extends).

The base portion 111 is provided with a slit 111a on the distal end side (lower side) in the axial direction, so that the distal end side (lower side) in the axial direction has a double structure of the inner peripheral wall 111b and the outer peripheral wall 111c. ing. The base portion 111 is configured such that the inner peripheral wall 111b can be elastically deformed in the radial direction.

The body fitting portion 112 is formed so as to protrude from the base end (upper end) in the axial direction of the base portion 111 so as to project in the axial direction (upward). The main body fitting portion 112 is arranged at a position facing the connecting portion 13 in the radial direction. That is, the main body fitting portion 112 is arranged at a position 180 degrees opposite to the connection portion 13 in the cylindrical base portion 111. The main body fitting portion 112 fits with the lid 12 when the cap 1 is located at the closed position.

The main body screw portion 113 has a pair of protruding portions (hereinafter, also referred to as “main body protruding portions”) 113a and 113b protruding radially inward. The pair of main body protrusions 113a and 113b are arranged so as to face each other in the radial direction, that is, at positions 180 ° opposite to each other in the cylindrical base 111.

More specifically, one of the main body projecting portions 113a and 113b (hereinafter, also referred to as “first main body projecting portion”) 113a is located at a position facing the connecting portion 13 in the radial direction. It is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the base portion 111.

The other main body protruding portion (hereinafter, also referred to as “second main body protruding portion”) 113b is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the base portion 111 so as to face the first main body protruding portion 113a in the radial direction. In other words, the second main body protruding portion 113b is formed to protrude radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the base portion 111, corresponding to the position of the connection portion 13 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the base portion 111. I have.

The first main body protruding portion 113a is formed on the distal end side (lower side) in the axial direction of the base portion 111 having a double structure. The second main body projecting portion 113b is formed on the base end side (upper side) of the base portion 111 in the axial direction. The first main body protrusion 113a and the second main body protrusion 113b are configured to be in sliding contact with the container 2 when the cap 1 is attached to the container 2.

The lid 12 is engaged with the container 2, a lid main body 121 formed in a cylindrical shape, a fitting portion (hereinafter, also referred to as a “lid fitting portion”) 122 that fits with the main body fitting portion 112. For the sake of simplicity, a female screw-shaped screw portion (hereinafter also referred to as “lid screw portion”) 123 to be screwed with the container 2 is provided. The lid 12 closes the base end (upper end) of the lid main body 121 and covers the opening 211 a of the container 2, and the lid 12 is disposed inside the lid 124 and covers the opening 211 a of the container 2. An elastic portion (packing) 125 for sealing.

に お い て In the lid 12, the “axial direction” refers to the axial direction of the cap 1, the lid 12, the lid body 121, and the lid screw 123. The “radial direction” refers to a radial direction of the cap 1, the lid 12, the lid main body 121, and the lid screw 123. The “circumferential direction” refers to the circumferential direction of the cap 1, the lid 12, the lid main body 121, and the lid screw 123. The “spiral direction” refers to the helical direction (the direction in which the screw thread extends) of the cover screw portion 123.

The lid body fitting portion 122 is formed so as to be concave at the lower end in the axial direction of the lid body portion 121 so as to fit with the convex body fitting portion 112. The lid fitting portion 122 is arranged at a position facing the connecting portion 13 in the radial direction. That is, the lid fitting portion 122 is arranged at a position 180 degrees opposite to the connection portion 13 in the cylindrical lid main body 121. The lid fitting portion 122 fits with the main body fitting portion 112 when the cap 1 is located at the closed position.

The lid screw portion 123 is formed to be the same lead as the main body screw portion 113.

The connection unit 13 is a hinge mechanism in the present embodiment. The connecting portion 13 is not limited to the hinge mechanism, and may be, for example, a string having flexibility or elasticity. The connection portion 13 may connect the cap body 11 and the lid 12, and may have any configuration as long as the lid 12 can be displaced (contacted or separated) with respect to the cap body 11.

Next, the configuration of the container 2 will be described. FIG. 20 is a plan view of the container. FIG. 21 is a side view of the container. FIG. 22 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a side view of the container in a state where the position of the container in FIG. 21 is shifted by 90 degrees around the axis. FIG. 24 is a side view of the container in a state where the position of the container in FIG. 23 is shifted by 90 degrees around the axis. FIG. 25 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 and FIGS. 20 to 25, the container 2 has a mounting portion 21 to which the cap 1 is mounted, and a container main body 22 formed to have a larger diameter than the mounting portion 21 and capable of storing contents. And A base end (lower end) in the axial direction of the mounting portion 21 and an upper end 221 in the axial direction of the container body 22 are connected to each other. In the present embodiment, the container 2 is formed of a hard resin (for example, plastic).

The mounting portion 21 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and has a mounting portion main body 211 having an opening 211a at an upper end portion, and a screw portion (disposed on an outer peripheral portion of the mounting portion main body 211 and having a plurality of male screw portions). Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a “container screw part”) 212. The mounting portion 21 includes a first guide portion 213, a second guide portion 214, and a locking portion (hereinafter, also referred to as a "container locking portion") 216. The first guide part 213 guides the cap 1 to the mounting position when the cap 1 is mounted on the mounting part 21. The second guide portion 214 guides the cap 1 so as to release the fitting between the main body fitting portion 112 and the lid body fitting portion 122 by separating the cap body 11 and the lid body 12 from each other. The container locking portion 216 locks the first main body projecting portion 113a in order to prevent the cap 1 from rotating from the open position in the loosening direction and being detached from the container 2.

に お い て In the container 2 (and each component thereof), the “axial direction” refers to the axial direction of the container 2, the mounting portion 21, the mounting portion main body 211, and the container screw portion 212. "Radial direction" refers to the radial direction of the container 2, the mounting portion 21, the mounting portion main body 211, and the container screw portion 212. The “circumferential direction” refers to the circumferential direction of the container 2, the mounting portion 21, the mounting portion main body 211, and the container screw portion 212. The “spiral direction” refers to the spiral direction of the container screw portion 212 (the direction in which the thread extends).

The container screw portion 212 is screwed with the main body screw portion 113 and screwed with the lid screw portion 123. As shown in FIG. 12, when the cap 1 is located at the closed position, the cover screw 123 is screwed with the container screw 212. Therefore, the opening 211a cannot be opened. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the cap 1 is located at the open position, the screw thread of the lid body 123 and the screw thread of the container 212 are released. Therefore, the opening 211a can be opened.

In the present embodiment, the container screw portion 212 includes four male screw portions 212a to 212d. Hereinafter, each of the four external thread portions 212a to 212d is referred to as a first container screw portion 212a, a second container screw portion 212b, a third container screw portion 212c, and a fourth container screw portion 212d. One of the first container screw portion 212a to the fourth container screw portion 212d is desirably formed integrally with the first guide portion 213. In the present embodiment, the second container screw portion 212b is formed integrally with the first guide portion 213.

容器 The container screw portions 212a to 212d are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical mounting portion main body 211 in a state where the phases are shifted by 90 degrees. The cap 1 can be screwed into each of the container screw portions 212a to 212d from the upper end thereof. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the cap 1 can be screwed at four positions of the mounting portion main body 211 corresponding to the upper ends of the four container screw portions 212a to 212d.

When the cap 1 is mounted on the container 2, the first guide 213 guides the cap 1 to the closed position, which is the mounting position. Specifically, the first guide portion 213 guides the cap 1 to the closed position by guiding the first main body protruding portion 113a of the cap main body 11.

The first guide portion 213 includes a portion 211b of the outer surface of the mounting portion main body 211, an annular protrusion 2131 protruding from the mounting portion main body 211, and a connecting portion 2132 connecting the second container screw portion 212b and the annular protrusion 2131. And

As shown in FIGS. 21, 23, and 24, the annular projection 2131 is formed at a position away from the container screw 212 in the axial direction. As a result, the outer surface of the cylindrical mounting portion main body 211 is exposed between the annular protrusion 2131 and the container screw portion 212.

容器 The container screw portion 212 is not formed on the cylindrical outer surface portion 211 b of the mounting portion main body 211. For this reason, the first main body projecting portion 113a and the second main body projecting portion 113b of the main body screw portion 113 of the cap 1 are unscrewed when they reach the outer surface portion 211b after being screwed into the container screw portion 212. It becomes possible to idle.

The annular projection 2131 is not formed in a spiral shape as in the case of the container screw portion 212, but is formed so as to be parallel to the circumferential direction of the mounting portion main body 211.

As shown in FIG. 21, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24, the annular projection 2131 has a front (upper) surface (hereinafter also referred to as a “first guide surface”) 2131a and a proximal (lower) surface. The first main body protrusion 113a and the second main body protrusion 113b are guided by a surface (hereinafter, also referred to as a "second guide surface") 2131b.

As shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the annular projection 2131 is divided at an intermediate part, and the first main body projection 113 a is moved from the distal side (upper side) to the base end side (upper side) of the annular projection 2131. (Lower side). A guide surface (hereinafter, referred to as a “figure”) for guiding the first main body protrusion 113a guided by the first guide surface 2131a to the base end side of the annular protrusion 2131 is provided at an end of the annular protrusion 2131 in the circumferential direction. 3131c) is formed. As shown in FIGS. 21 and 23, the third guide surface 2131c moves from the distal side (upper side) to the proximal side (lower side) in the axial direction from the distal side in the spiral direction to the proximal side. The inclined surface is inclined.

The connecting portion 2132 is connected to the second container screw portion 212b and the first guide surface such that one surface (upper surface) of the second container screw portion 212b and the first guide surface 2131a of the annular protrusion 2131 are continuously connected. It has a connecting surface 2132a for connecting to the 2131a. As shown in FIG. 21, the connection surface 2132a is an inclined surface that is inclined toward the base end side (downward) in the axial direction from the distal end side in the spiral direction to the base end side.

When the cap 1 is changed from the closed position to the open position, the second guide portion 214 releases the cap body 11 and the lid body so that the fitting between the main body fitting portion 112 and the lid body fitting portion 122 is released. The cap 1 is guided so that the cap 12 is separated from the cap 12. The second guide 214, together with the first guide 213, guides the cap 1 to the open position by guiding the second main body protrusion 113b of the cap main body 11.

The second guide portion 214 is arranged at a position 180 degrees opposite to the first guide portion 213 in the cylindrical base portion 111. As shown in FIG. 24, the second guide portion 214 is formed between the annular protrusion 2131 of the first guide portion 213 and the container screw portion 212 in the axial direction.

The second guide portion 214 includes a push-up portion 214a that pushes up the second main body protrusion 113b to the distal end side (upward), a support portion 214b that supports the second main-body protrusion 113b pushed up by the push-up portion 214a, and a support portion. A position restricting portion 214c for restricting the position of the second main body projecting portion 113b supported by the second main body 214b.

The push-up portion 214a is located on the tip side (upper side) of the first guide surface 2131a of the first guide portion 213 as shown in FIG. The push-up portion 214a is configured as a curved surface that connects the first guide surface 2131a of the first guide portion 213 and the support portion 214b. In the present embodiment, the push-up portion 214a is an arc-shaped curved surface having a predetermined radius of curvature, but is not limited to this.

The support portion 214b is configured as a flat surface substantially parallel to the first guide surface 2131a of the first guide portion 213. The support portion 214b supports the second main body projecting portion 113b by abutting on the lower surface which is the surface on the distal end side of the second main body projecting portion 113b.

The position restricting portion 214c is located closer to the distal end than the supporting portion 214b in the spiral direction. The position restricting portion 214c contacts the second main body projecting portion 113b so that the second main body projecting portion 113b does not move toward the distal end in the helical direction when the second main body projecting portion 113b is supported by the support portion 214b. It is configured as an abutting contact portion.

The container locking portion 216 is disposed on the base end side (lower side) of the annular projection 2131 of the first guide portion 213 in the axial direction. When the cap 1 is rotated in the loosening direction from the open position, the container locking portion 216 locks the first main body protruding portion 113a in the spiral direction on the surface 216a on the base end side (lower side) in the spiral direction. . In addition, the surface (hereinafter, also referred to as “container locking surface”) 216 a of the container locking portion 216 is formed in a flat shape along the radial direction and a flat shape along the axial direction.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, a protrusion 217 is formed at a position near the container locking portion 216 so as to project radially outward from the outer surface of the mounting portion main body 211. When the cap 1 moves from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the closed position, the protrusion 217 contacts the first main body protrusion 113 a of the main body screw portion 113 of the cap main body 11. For passing through. When the first main body projecting portion 113a contacts the projecting portion 217 when passing through the projecting portion 217, the inner peripheral wall 111b of the base portion 111 is elastically deformed. In this state, when the first main body protrusion 113a passes through the protrusion 217, the elastic deformation of the inner peripheral wall 111b is released, and the inner peripheral wall 111b returns to its original shape.

使用 The user of the container with a cap can feel the resistance when the first main body projection 113a comes into contact with the projection 217, and can hear the elastic deformation and the sound generated at the time of its release. Thereby, the user can feel that the movement of the cap 1 to the closed position is completed as a so-called click feeling.

Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, a protrusion 218 for producing a click feeling is also formed at a position near the second guide portion 214.

構成 The configuration of the container with a cap according to the present embodiment is as described above. Next, a method of attaching the cap 1 to the container 2 and a method of using the container with the cap will be described.

In order to attach the cap 1 to the container 2, first, after the cap 1 is detached from the container 2, the cap 1 is put on the attachment portion main body 211 of the container 2, and then the cap 1 is fastened to the container 2. Rotate in the direction (clockwise). As a result, the container screw portion 212 and the main body screw portion 113 start to be screwed into each other from the front end side. Specifically, the first main body protruding portion 113a of the cap 1 is screwed to the container screw portion 212, and then the second main body protruding portion 113b is screwed to the container screw portion 212. At this time, the main body fitting portion 112 and the lid body fitting portion 122 are in a fitted state.

When the cap 1 is further rotated in the tightening direction with the first main body projecting portion 113a and the second main body projecting portion 113b screwed into the container screw portion 212, the first main body projecting portion 113a and the container screw portion 212 are connected. The screw engagement is released.

More specifically, when the first main body projecting portion 113a is screwed with the first container screw portion 212a, the third container screw portion 212c, and the fourth container screw portion 212d, the screwing is released. When this occurs, idle rotation occurs in a region between the container screw portion 212 and the first guide portion 213. When the first main body protrusion 113a is screwed into the second container screw 212b, the screwing is released, and the first main body protrusion 113a is connected to the connecting portion 2132 of the first guide 213. Transition.

When the cap 1 is further rotated, the first main body protruding portion 113a slides on the first guide surface 2131a formed on the annular protrusion 2131 of the first guide portion 213 while spinning. The first main body projecting portion 113a moves in the rotation direction while being in contact with the first guide surface 2131a. At this time, the second main body protruding portion 113b remains screwed to the container screw portion 212.

As the rotation of the cap 1 proceeds, the first main body projecting portion 113a guided by the first guide surface 2131a passes over the second guide portion 214 during the movement, and is positioned near the second guide portion 214. Projecting part 218 passes over. Further, the first main body protrusion 113a moves to the third guide surface 2131c. The first main body projecting portion 113a is guided by the third guide surface 2131c, and moves toward a region closer to the base end (lower side) than the annular projecting portion 2131. Further, the screwing of the second main body protruding portion 113b to the container screw portion 212 is released.

As the rotation of the cap 1 further proceeds, the first main body protruding portion 113a passes over the container locking portion 216 and further passes over the protrusion 217 located near the container locking portion 216. Further, the first main body protrusion 113a is guided in sliding contact with the second guide surface 2131b of the annular protrusion 2131.

こ の At this time, the second main body projecting portion 113b is guided in contact with the first guide surface 2131a of the first guide portion 213. The second main body protrusion 113b passes over the second guide 214 while being guided by the first guide surface 2131a, and also passes over the protrusion 218 located near the second guide 214. Further, the cover screw portion 123 of the cap 1 is screwed into the container screw portion 212.

When the cap 1 is further rotated and the screwing of the cover screw 123 with the container screw 212 is completed, the movement of the cap 1 to the closed position is completed (the state of FIG. 12). That is, the attachment of the cap 1 to the container 2 is completed. When the cap 1 is in the closed position, the lid 12 is fixed to the container 2 so as not to open because the lid screw 123 is screwed into the container screw 212. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15, the annular projection 2131 of the first guide 213 is sandwiched between the first main body projection 113a and the second main body projection 113b.

Next, a method of using the container with a cap (a method of opening and closing the cap 1) will be described.

First, to move the cap 1 from the closed position to the open position, the cap 1 is rotated in the loosening direction (left direction) with respect to the container 2. Then, the first main body projecting portion 113a of the main body screw portion 113 formed on the base portion 111 of the cap main body 11 comes into contact with the second guide surface 2131b of the first guide portion 213 and is guided. Further, the second main body projecting portion 113b of the main body screw portion 113 is guided in contact with the first guide surface 2131a of the first guide portion 213.

After that, the first main body protruding portion 113a comes into contact with the protruding portion 217 near the container locking portion 216. The second main body protrusion 113b contacts a protrusion 218 located near the second guide 214.

で If the cap 1 is further rotated in the loosening direction in this state, the first main body protruding portion 113a passes over the protruding portion 217. The second main body protrusion 113b passes over the protrusion 218.

Thereafter, the second main body projecting portion 113b comes into contact with the push-up portion 214a of the second guide portion 214. Due to the rotation of the cap 1, the second main body projecting portion 113b is guided by the curved push-up portion 214a and is pushed up to the support portion 214b. As described above, when the second body projecting portion 113b is pushed up by the push-up portion 214a, the portion of the cap body 11 where the connecting portion 13 is formed is pushed up so as to be separated from the first guide portion 213 (FIG. 13 and FIG. 14). At this time, the surface of the lid 12 on the tip side in the axial direction, that is, the lower surface of the second main body protruding portion 113b is supported by the support portion 214b. Thus, the movement of the cap 1 to the open position is completed.

と き When the cap 1 moves to the open position, the screwing of the cover screw 123 to the container screw 212 is released. When the cap 1 is in the open position, the first main body protrusion 113a is kept in contact with the second guide surface 2131b of the first guide 213. That is, when the cap 1 is moved from the closed position to the open position, the first main body protruding portion 113a is always in contact with the second guide surface 2131b, and the distal end side (upper side) of the container 2 in the axial direction. It is regulated not to move to. Similarly, the main body fitting portion 112 of the cap main body 11, which is formed at the same position as the first main body projecting portion 113a, is regulated so as not to move toward the distal end (upward) in the axial direction.

On the other hand, the second main body projecting portion 113b is moved to the distal end side (upper side) of the container 2 in the axial direction by the push-up portion 214a of the second guide portion 214. The part 13 also moves to the tip side (upward) in the axial direction. Further, when the cap 1 is rotated in the loosening direction, an axial force (to the cap body 11) is applied to the cover 12 by the screwing relationship between the cover screw 123 and the container screw 212. Force from below) acts.

In such a state, when the cap 1 is moved to the open position, that is, when the second main body protruding portion 113b is positioned on the second guide portion 214, the screwing of the lid screw portion 123 and the container screw portion 212 is stopped. At the same time, the fitting between the body fitting portion 112 of the cap body 11 and the lid fitting portion 122 of the lid 12 is released, and the lid 12 can be separated from the cap body 11 (see FIG. 13). .

In this state, the first main body protrusion 113a of the cap main body 11 is locked by the container locking surface 216a of the container locking portion 216 so as not to move any more in the loosening direction of the cap 1.

To close the lid 211 and close the opening 211 a of the container 2, first, the lid fitting part 122 of the lid 12 is fitted to the main body fitting part 112 of the container main body 22. Next, the cap 1 is rotated in the tightening direction (right direction) to move from the open position to the closed position.

According to the above-described container with a cap according to the present embodiment, the second guide portion 214 that guides the cap body 11 when the cap 1 is changed from the closed position to the open position is provided. Thereby, when the position of the cap 1 is changed from the closed position to the open position, the second guide portion 214 guides the cap body 11, so that the cap body 11 and the lid 12 are separated from each other. Therefore, when the cap 1 is located at the open position, the fitting between the lid fitting portion 122 and the main body fitting portion 112 is released, so that the opening 211a of the container 2 can be easily opened.

When the cap 1 is attached to the container 2, the first main body projecting portion 113 a idles when the first main body projecting portion 113 a is unscrewed from the container screw portion 212 while the first main projecting portion 113 a is unscrewed. It has a first guide portion 213 that guides the cap 1 to the closed position by slidingly contacting the main body protruding portion 113a. Therefore, even if the container main body 22 has a structure in which the plurality of container screw portions 212a to 212d are formed and the cap 1 can be engaged with the container 2 at a plurality of positions, the first main body projecting portion 113a of the cap main body 11 can be used. When the cap 1 is mounted on the container 2, the cap 1 can be reliably guided to one closed position when the cap 1 is mounted on the container 2 by releasing the screwing of the cap 1 into the container screw portion 212. With such a configuration, the structure of the container with a cap can be simplified. Therefore, it is possible to keep the airtightness of the container 2 high and to attach the cap 1 to the container 2 by a machine (for example, a capper device).

Further, once the cap 1 is attached to the container 2, the first main body protruding portion 113 a of the cap main body 11 is locked by the container locking surface 216 a of the container locking portion 216, so that the cap main body 11 is separated from the container 2. It cannot be easily removed. Therefore, the cap 1 can be securely and firmly attached to the container 2.

The cap-equipped container has a support portion 214b that contacts and supports the lower surface of the second main body protrusion 113b so that the cap 1 does not move downward when the cap 1 is moved from the closed position to the open position. . Therefore, when the cap 1 is moved to the open position, the cap 1 can be fixed so as not to move downward, and the positioning can be performed, so that the portion of the cap body 11 on the connection portion 13 side is surely lifted, Thereby, the opening and closing of the lid 12 can be performed reliably.

容器 The container with a cap is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. Further, the container with the cap is not limited to the above-described effects. The configuration of the container with a cap can be variously changed without departing from the gist of the present invention. Further, the sound-generating container is not limited to the one using the container with a cap of the above embodiment, and various changes are possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cap 2 Container 11 Cap main body 12 Lid body 112 Main body fitting part 113 Main body screw part 113a First main body protruding part 113b Second main body protruding part 116 Projecting part 122 Lid body fitting part 123 Lid part 21 (Mounting part)
211a Opening part 212 Container screw part 213 First guide part 214 Second guide part 214b Support part 3 Sounding cap 31 First switch (first sensor)
32 Second switch (second sensor)
33 hole 34 cover 341 upper surface of cover 342 diaphragm support 35 electronic circuit 36 sounding member 37 battery 38 wiring 39 metal plate

Claims (15)

1. A container having an opening,
   A cap for closing the opening, a cap having a sound generating function,
   With
   The cap is
   A first sensor that detects that the cap is closed and outputs a first signal;
   A second sensor that detects that the cap has been opened and outputs a second signal;
   An electronic circuit connected to the first sensor and the second sensor;
   A sounding member connected to the electronic circuit;
   With
   The electronic circuit includes:
   When the first signal is output from the first sensor, the sounding member emits a first sound,
   When the second signal is output from the second sensor, the sounding member emits a second sound different from the first sound,
   Pronunciation container.
2. The container is
   A tip defining the opening,
   A container screw portion provided on the outer periphery of the tip portion,
   With
   The cap is
   A cap body attached around the tip,
   A lid which is connected to the cap main body and has a lid screw portion screwed into the container screw portion inside,
   A cover that covers the lid,
   With
   The electronic circuit and the sounding member are disposed between the cover and the lid,
   The first sensor is a first switch attached to the cover,
   The second sensor is a second switch attached to the cover,
   The first switch outputs the first signal by detecting that the opening is closed by the lid,
   The second switch outputs the second signal by detecting that the opening has been opened and the lid has reached a predetermined position.
   The sounding container according to claim 1.
3. The cap body is attached around the distal end of the container so as not to separate from the container during use,
   The second switch is located in a lower end portion of the cover near a connection portion between the cap body and the lid, and is turned on by contacting the cap body when the lid is opened. Become,
   The sounding container according to claim 2.
4. The first switch is located at a portion of the lower end of the cover opposite to the second switch, and the first switch contacts the cap body when tightening of the cap and the container is completed. The sounding container according to claim 3, wherein the sounding container is turned on when the sound is turned on.
5. The sound container according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the cover is attached to the lid so as not to be separated from the lid.
6. 6. The sounding container according to claim 2, wherein an upper surface of the cover vibrates when the sounding member is operated, and functions as a diaphragm that increases the volume of sound emitted from the sounding member. 7.
7. The sounding container according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the space between the cover and the lid resonates the sound emitted from the sounding member and increases the volume of the sound.
8. The sound container according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the upper surface of the cover has a plurality of holes.
9. The container is a container for internal medicine,
   The first voice includes at least one of a voice notifying the next medication timing and a voice notifying that the cap has been normally closed,
   The sound-generating container according to claim 1.
10. The container is a container for internal medicine,
    The sound container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the second sound includes a sound indicating at least one of a name and a dose of the medicine.
11. The electronic circuit includes:
    A memory for recording first audio data indicating the first audio and second audio data indicating the second audio;
    A communication circuit for performing wireless communication with an external device;
    Including
    The electronic circuit, when receiving a command to change the first audio data and / or the second audio data from the external device via the communication circuit, the first audio data in the memory and Changing the second audio data;
    The sound production container according to claim 1.
12. The electronic circuit includes a timer circuit, and when the first signal is not output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the output of the second signal, the first sound and the second sound are output to the sounding member. The pronunciation container according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein a third voice different from the first voice is produced.
13. The sound container according to claim 12, wherein the third sound includes a sound that prompts the user to properly tighten the cap.
14. The cap is rotated with respect to the container so that the lid is engaged with the distal end of the container to close the opening, and the lid is opened to open the opening. Is configured to be able to change the rotation position to an open position to disengage the container from the tip portion,
    The cap body includes a main body screw portion that is screwed with the container screw portion to engage with the container,
    The tip portion of the container, when attaching the cap to the container, after screwing the main body screw portion of the cap body to the container screw portion by rotating the cap, the cap further comprises When the screwing of the main body screw portion to the container screw portion is released by rotating and idling, and the cap is further rotated, the screwing of the lid screw portion with the container screw portion is completed. , The cap is configured to be located in the closed position,
    The tip portion of the container further slides the main body screw portion, which is unscrewed from the container screw portion and is idled with respect to the container screw portion, when the cap is attached to the container. The sounding container according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a first guide portion that guides the cap to the closed position.
15. The cap body and the lid, when the cap is located at the closed position, includes a fitting portion that fits together,
    The container is configured such that the cap body and the lid are separated from each other so that the fitting portions are released when the cap changes the rotation position from the closed position to the open position. The sounding container according to claim 14, further comprising a second guiding portion for guiding.

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