WO2022139102A1

WO2022139102A1 - Contents container

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Publication number: WO2022139102A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/009974
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이창수; 박종현; 정혜진; 최성무
Original assignee: 한국콜마주식회사
Priority date: 2020-12-24
Filing date: 2021-07-30
Publication date: 2022-06-30
Also published as: TW202224595A; KR102264489B1; TWI788069B

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a contents container is provided. The container may comprise: a container part for accommodating contents therein; an inner cap which is detachably coupled to the container part and has a predetermined character or shape formed on the side surface thereof; and an outer cap which is rotatably coupled to the inner cap and has an indication window formed on the side surface thereof, wherein the inner cap opens or closes the container part while the outer cap synchronously rotates with the inner cap, and the character or the shape exposed through the indication window is changed while the outer cap rotates relative to the inner cap.

Description

content container

The present invention relates to content containers.

Cosmetics, health supplements, medicines, etc. are often taken or used regularly and continuously. For example, a drug can be effective only when taken on a set date and time and according to the correct dosage. In order to take such an accurate dose, it was inconvenient in that it was necessary to separately record or remember the status of the dose.

In order to solve this problem, a content container provided with a display means for displaying a date or time to check whether the content is used has been proposed.

However, even in this case, there was a inconvenience in that the display means was operated separately from the opening and closing of the container. In particular, if the user does not operate the display means properly after using the contents, or if the user does not operate the display means due to carelessness, such as operating only the display means and not using the contents, it is difficult to accurately determine whether the user has used the contents or not. This still exists.

An object of the present invention is to provide a content container for solving the above problems.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a content container is provided. The container may include: a container part for accommodating the contents inside; Naecap, which is detachably coupled to the container and has a predetermined character or figure formed on the side thereof; and an outer cap rotatably coupled to the inner cap and having a display window formed on a side thereof, wherein the outer cap opens and closes the container portion while the outer cap rotates synchronously with the inner cap, and the outer cap rotates relative to the inner cap while the display window The text or the figure exposed through .

In addition, the character or the figure may relate to at least one of a day of the week, a time, a date, and a number.

In addition, when the outer cap rotates in the first direction, the inner cap rotates synchronously with the outer cap, the inner cap is separated from the container part, and when the outer cap rotates in the second direction, the inner cap is synchronized with the outer cap While rotating, the inner cap is coupled to the container portion, and when the outer cap rotates in the second direction in a state where the coupling between the inner cap and the container portion is completed, the outer cap may rotate relative to the inner cap.

In addition, the container portion and the naekaep may be coupled to or separated from the container portion according to the rotation of the naekaep by rotationally coupled with threads corresponding to each other formed therein.

In addition, on the inner side of the inner cap, a first coupling part having a predetermined coupling groove is formed along the periphery to the upper side, and the outer cap has a second coupling part having a coupling protrusion for fitting into the coupling groove along the circumference is formed to the lower side. formed, the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion may be rotatably coupled.

In addition, a first support portion is formed on the inner cap toward the outside, and a second support portion is formed on the outer cap toward the inside, so that the first support portion and the second support portion support or slip to each other, the inner cap and The outer cap may rotate relative to or synchronously with each other.

In addition, when the outer cap is rotated, the first support part and the second support part are supported with each other so that the inner cap rotates synchronously with the outer cap, and when resistance greater than a predetermined standard occurs in the first support part, the second support part By slipping the first support, the outer cap can be rotated relative to the inner cap.

In addition, the first end of the first support includes a first inclined surface facing the first direction and a first stopping protrusion facing the second direction, the second end of the second support is a second end facing the first direction It may include a locking protrusion and a second inclined surface toward the second direction.

In addition, while the first and second locking jaws contact each other, the inner cap and the outer cap rotate synchronously, and as the first and second inclined surfaces come into contact with each other, the inner cap and the outer cap rotate synchronously, but the inner cap When the coupling between the and the container part is completed, the inner cap and the outer cap may be relatively rotated by the slip between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

In addition, the naekaep, the character or the figure is formed on the outside and a first sidewall coupled to the container portion on the inside; a first sealing wall formed inside the first side wall to seal the container unit; a first coupling part protruding upward from the first sealing wall and coupled to the outer cap; and a first support portion formed outwardly from the first coupling portion to control rotation with the outer cap.

In addition, the outer cap, a second side wall having a display window formed on the side thereof, a second sealing wall formed inside the second side wall to seal the inner cap; a second coupling portion protruding downward from the second sealing wall and coupled to the inner cap; And it is formed inward from the second sidewall may include a second support for controlling the rotation with the naekaep.

In addition, the spacing angle between the characters or the spacing angle between the figures may be an integer multiple of a unit angle rotated when the first support part slips the second support part once.

According to the present invention, by displaying predetermined characters on the outer surface of the content container, it is possible to visually grasp the use time, number of times, pattern, method, etc. of the content.

In addition, according to the present invention, characters and the like are exposed through the display window of the oekaep, it is possible to change the characters and the like exposed through the rotation of the oekaep.

In addition, according to the present invention, the outer cap and the inner cap can be selectively synchronously rotated and relatively rotated according to the rotation direction and the degree of rotation (the degree of coupling). That is, the opening and closing between the inner cap and the container portion is controlled by the synchronous rotation of the outer cap, and the characters exposed through the display window according to the relative rotation of the outer cap and the inner cap can be changed.

In addition, according to the present invention, when the outer cap is rotated, the container part can be opened and closed while the inner cap rotates synchronously. When the coupling between the inner cap and the container part is completed, when the outer cap is additionally rotated, the outer cap rotates relative to the inner cap while the display window You can change the characters exposed through .

In order to more fully understand the drawings cited in the Detailed Description, a brief description of each drawing is provided.

1 is a perspective view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is an exploded cross-sectional view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of a portion of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view for explaining the operation of the content container according to the embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining the operation of the content container according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents described in the accompanying drawings. In addition, a method of constructing and using an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents described in the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers or reference numerals in each figure indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same functions. For convenience described below, the up, down, left and right directions are based on the drawings, and the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the direction.

Terms including an ordinal number such as 1st, 2nd, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. and/or includes a combination of a plurality of related items or any one of a plurality of related items.

The terms used herein are used to describe the embodiments, and are not intended to limit and/or limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present specification, the terms include or have is intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features, number, or step , it should be understood that it does not preclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of an operation, component, part, or combination thereof.

Throughout the specification, when it is said that a part is connected to another part, it includes not only a case in which it is directly connected, but also a case in which it is indirectly connected with another element interposed therebetween. Also, when it is said that a part includes a certain component, it means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated.

1 is a perspective view of a contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an exploded cross-sectional view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention, 4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of a portion of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4 , the contents container 100 may include a container unit 110 , an inner cap 120 , and an outer cap 130 .

The container unit 110, the upper side is opened, may form a receiving space in which the contents are accommodated therein. Here, the content may be, for example, a liquid content or a solid content. Also, for example, the contents may have formulations such as tablets, granules, powders, and the like. Also, for example, the contents may be cosmetic, health supplement, or medical contents. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the container unit 110 may include a receiving portion 112 that forms an accommodation space and a neck portion 114 of the upper end of the receiving portion 112 . At this time, a thread may be formed in the neck 114 . Through the screw thread, the container unit 110 may be screw-coupled to the inner cap 120 . The rotation of the outer cap 130 is transmitted to the inner cap 120 , so that the inner cap 120 opens and closes the container unit 110 . However, it is not limited to such a coupling method.

Naecap 120 may open and close the receiving space in the container 110 while detachably coupled to the container portion (110). In addition, the naekaep 120 may be formed with a predetermined character 121 on the side.

The outer cap 130 may be rotatably coupled to the inner cap 120 . In this case, the display window 131 may be formed on the side of the outer cap 130 . The characters 121 formed on the inner cap 120 through the display window 131 of the outer cap 130 may be exposed to the outside. The display window 131 may be formed by opening the side of the outer cap, and a transparent, translucent, and/or opaque projection portion may be provided in at least a portion of the open area according to embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various configurations for exposing the characters 121 of the naecap 120 may be applied to the display window 131 .

In an embodiment, the characters 121 formed on the naekaep 120 may relate to the day of the week, time, date, number of times, and the like. Accordingly, the characters 121 exposed through the display window 131 of the outer cap 130 can be adjusted according to ingestion or use of the contents. For example, when the contents are ingested on Sunday, the display window 131 may be adjusted so that Sunday, which is the time when the contents are ingested, is exposed, or Monday, which is the time to consume the next contents. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various examples are applicable.

Various figures, patterns, etc. may be formed on the outside of the naekaep 120 in addition to / alternatively to the character 121. However, for the sake of simplicity, in the specification, it will be described that the characters 121 are formed.

Outer cap 130 may perform synchronous rotation and relative rotation with respect to inner cap 120 . Synchronous rotation and relative rotation may be determined by the rotational direction of the outer cap 130 , the resistance force generated in the inner cap 120 , and the like. Specifically, while the outer cap 130 rotates synchronously with the inner cap 120 , the inner cap 120 may open and close the container unit 110 . In addition, while the outer cap 130 is rotated relative to the inner cap 120 , the character 121 exposed through the display window 131 may be changed.

In an embodiment, the outer cap 130 is rotated in the first direction (eg, counterclockwise) while the inner cap 120 is synchronously rotated to the outer cap 130, the inner cap 120 is separated from the container unit 110 can be In addition, when the outer cap 130 is rotated in the second direction (eg, clockwise), the inner cap 120 is synchronously rotated with respect to the outer cap 130 while the inner cap 120 is coupled to the container unit 110 . have. At this time, when the outer cap 130 continues to rotate in the second direction in a state in which the coupling between the inner cap 120 and the container unit 110 is completed, the outer cap 130 may rotate relative to the inner cap 120 . The character 121 exposed through the display window 131 may be changed by the relative rotation.

In the embodiment, the inner side of the inner cap 120, the first coupling portion 122 may be formed toward the outer cap (130). Correspondingly, the outer cap 130 may have a second coupling portion 132 formed toward the inner cap 120 . The first coupling part 122 and the second coupling part 132 may be rotatably coupled to each other. For example, a coupling groove is formed along the periphery of the first coupling part 122 , and a coupling protrusion for fitting into the coupling groove of the first coupling part 122 along the circumference is formed in the second coupling part 132 . and can be joined together.

In the embodiment, at least one first support portion 123 is formed in the naekaep 120 toward the outer cap 130 , and at least one second support portion 133 is formed in the outer cap 130 toward the inner cap 120 . can be By supporting or slipping the first support part 123 and the second support part 133 to each other, the inner cap 120 and the outer cap 130 may rotate relative to or synchronously with each other.

Specifically, the first support part 123 and the second support part 133 may be formed toward each other. As the first support 123 and the second support 133 are supported by each other, the inner cap 120 and the outer cap 130 may rotate synchronously. In addition, when resistance greater than a predetermined standard occurs in the first support part 123 , the second support part 133 may be deformed (eg, elastically deformed) to slip the first support part 123 . For example, if the outer cap 130 is continuously rotated in a state in which the coupling between the inner cap 120 and the container unit 110 is completed, a resistance higher than the standard is generated in the first support part 123 of the rotating fixed inner cap 120 . Accordingly, slip of the second support part 133 may be caused.

In an embodiment, the first end of the first support 123 is in contact with the second end of the second support 133, but a first inclined plane facing the first direction (eg, counterclockwise) in a second direction ( For example, it may include a first locking jaw facing clockwise). Correspondingly, the second end of the second support 133 may be in contact with the first end of the first support 123, but may include a second clasp in the first direction and a second inclined surface in the second direction. have. Here, the inclined surface means an area in which slip occurs when an external force greater than or equal to a predetermined standard is applied in contact with the corresponding inclined surface, and the locking jaw means an area in which slip does not occur even when an external force is applied in contact with the corresponding locking surface. . The locking jaw may be partially formed within the inclined surface within the functional range as described above, and likewise, the inclined surface may be partially formed in the locking jaw.

Specifically, the inner cap 120 and the outer cap 130 may rotate synchronously while the first locking jaw and the second locking jaw contact each other. In addition, while the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact, the inner cap 120 and the outer cap 130 may rotate synchronously, and when the coupling between the inner cap 120 and the container unit 110 is completed, the first inclined surface and the second Due to the slip between the inclined surfaces, the inner cap 120 and the outer cap 130 may rotate relative to each other.

In an embodiment, the first support part 123 may include a first support body extending outwardly from the coupling part and a first end having a locking protrusion and an inclined surface in opposite directions to each other. Similarly, the second support part 133 may include a second support body extending toward the first support part 123 and a second end having a locking protrusion and an inclined surface in opposite directions. In this case, the second end may be formed by bending the second support body in the first direction. An inclined surface may be formed in a bending area (a second end of the second end) of the second ends, and a stopping protrusion may be formed in a protruding area of the second end (a side of the second end in a first direction). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, a distance between adjacent second ends of the second support 133 may correspond to a size of the first end of the first support 123 . Through this, it is possible to prevent the first support 123 from flowing between the second support parts 133 without being fixed.

In an embodiment, the spacing angle between the adjacent characters 121 formed on the naekaep 120 may be an integer multiple of a unit angle of rotation when the first support 123 slips the second support 133 once. For example, the separation angle may be 1 to 3 times the unit angle. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the inner cap 120 may include a first sidewall 124 and a first sealing wall 125 in addition to the first coupling portion 122 and the first support portion 123 . The first sidewall 124 may have a character 121 formed on the outside and may be coupled to the container unit 110 on the inside. A screw thread may be formed on the inner side of the first sidewall 124 for coupling with the container unit 110 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the first sidewall 124 may include a first outer wall and a first inner wall connected to each other. In this case, a character 121 may be formed on the first outer wall, and a screw thread may be formed on the first inner wall. The first sealing wall 125 may be formed inside the first side wall 124 (or the first inner wall) to seal the container unit 110 . In addition, the first coupling part 122 and the first support part 123 may be formed above the first sealing wall 125 .

In an embodiment, the outer cap 130 may further include a second sidewall 134 and a second sealing wall 135 in addition to the second coupling portion 132 and the second support portion 133 . The second sidewall 134 is adjacent to or in close contact with the first sidewall 124 of the inner cap 120 , and a display window 131 is formed on the side thereof to expose the characters 121 of the first sidewall 124 to the outside. can According to an embodiment, the second sidewall 134 may include a second outer wall and a second inner wall connected to each other. In this case, the display window 131 may be formed on the second outer wall, and the second support portion 133 may be formed on the second inner wall. The second sealing wall 135 may be formed inside the second side wall 134 to seal the inner cap 120 . A second coupling portion 132 may be formed below the second sealing wall 135 .

The contents container 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is exemplary, and various configurations may be applied according to the embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

5 and 6 are views for explaining the operation of the content container according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 5, when the outer cap 130 of the contents container 100 is rotated counterclockwise, the inner cap 120 is rotated synchronously by the outer cap 130 (see Fig. 5 (a)). That is, while the naekaep 120 rotates counterclockwise, the naekaep 120 may be separated from the container unit 110 (see (b) of FIG. 5 ). In this separation process, since the outer cap 130 and the inner cap 120 rotate synchronously with each other, the character 121 of the inner cap 120 exposed by the display window 131 of the outer cap 130 does not change.

Referring to FIG. 6 , after moving the inner cap 120 and the outer cap 130 to the container unit 110 , when the outer cap 130 is rotated clockwise, the inner cap 120 is synchronously rotated by the outer cap 130 . And, while the naekaep 120 rotates clockwise, the naekaep 120 may be combined with the container unit 110 (see FIGS. 6(a) and (b)). In such a coupling process, oekaep 130 and naekaep 120 rotate synchronously with each other, so the character 121 of naekaep 120 exposed by the display window 131 of the oekaep 130 does not change.

Even after the coupling between the inner cap 120 and the container unit 110 is completed, if the outer cap 130 is continuously rotated clockwise, the outer cap 130 is relatively rotated with respect to the inner cap 120 . That is, by rotating the outer cap 130 in a state in which the rotation of the inner cap 120 is stopped, the position of the display window 131 is changed, and thus the characters 121 exposed to the outside through the display window 131 can be changed. There is (see Fig. 6(c)).

The operation of the content container 100 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is exemplary, and various configurations may be applied according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

In the present invention, the first support part and the second support part are formed to correspond to each other and support and slip while in contact. 1 can be applied to the support. For example, the outer cap and the inner cap may be relatively rotated while the first support portion is deformed while slipping relative to the second support portion.

In addition, in the above, the coupling between the components has been described as a screw coupling, a fitting coupling, a fastening coupling, etc., but this is exemplary, and various coupling methods are applicable according to the embodiment. For example, in the fitting coupling, the projections and the grooves may be changed to each other, or other coupling methods such as screw coupling may be applied instead of the fitting coupling.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with reference to the limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations are possible from the above description by those skilled in the art. For example, even if the described techniques are performed in an order different from the described method, and/or each component is combined or combined in a form different from the described method, or is substituted or substituted by other components or equivalents, it is appropriate results can be achieved. In addition, each embodiment may be operated in combination with each other as needed. Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims are also within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

A content container comprising:

Container portion for accommodating the contents inside;

Naecap, which is detachably coupled to the container and has a predetermined character or figure formed on the side thereof; and

It is rotatably coupled to the inner cap and includes an outer cap having a display window formed on the side thereof,

As the outer cap rotates synchronously with the inner cap, the inner cap opens and closes the container portion, and the character or the figure exposed through the display window is changed while the outer cap rotates relative to the inner cap.
The method of claim 1,

The text or the figure relates to at least one of a day, time, date, and number of times, the contents container.
The method of claim 1,

When the outer cap rotates in the first direction, while the inner cap rotates synchronously with the outer cap, the inner cap is separated from the container unit,

When the outer cap rotates in the second direction, the inner cap is coupled to the container portion while the inner cap rotates synchronously with respect to the outer cap,

When the outer cap rotates in the second direction in a state where the coupling between the inner cap and the container unit is completed, the outer cap rotates relative to the inner cap, the contents container.
The method of claim 1,

The container portion and the inner cap are formed with threads corresponding to each other and rotationally coupled, whereby the inner cap is coupled to or separated from the container portion according to the rotation of the inner cap, the contents container.
The method of claim 1,

On the inner side of the inner cap, a first coupling part having a predetermined coupling groove is formed along the perimeter upward, and on the outer cap, a second coupling part having coupling protrusions for fitting and coupling into the coupling groove along the circumference is formed downward. , The first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are rotatably coupled, the contents container.
The method of claim 1,

A first support portion is formed on the inner cap toward the outside, and a second support portion is formed on the outer cap toward the inside, so that the first support portion and the second support portion support or slip to each other, the inner cap and the outer cap The contents container, which rotate relative to each other or rotate synchronously.
7. The method of claim 6,

When the outer cap is rotated, the first support part and the second support part are supported by each other so that the inner cap rotates synchronously with the outer cap, and when a resistance greater than a predetermined standard occurs in the first support part, the second support part is the The contents container, which causes the outer cap to rotate relative to the inner cap by slipping the first support.
7. The method of claim 6,

The first end of the first support includes a first inclined surface facing the first direction and a first stopping protrusion facing the second direction, the second end of the second support is a second stopping protrusion facing the first direction and a second inclined surface toward the second direction.
9. The method of claim 8,

While the first and second locking jaws contact each other, the inner cap and the outer cap rotate synchronously, and as the first and second inclined surfaces come into contact with each other, the inner cap and the outer cap rotate synchronously, the inner cap and the outer cap When the coupling between the container parts is completed, the inner cap and the outer cap are relatively rotated by the slip between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, the contents container.
The method of claim 1,

The naekaep, the character or the figure is formed on the outside and a first sidewall coupled to the container portion on the inside; a first sealing wall formed inside the first side wall to seal the container unit; a first coupling part protruding upward from the first sealing wall and coupled to the outer cap; and a first support portion formed outwardly from the first coupling portion to control rotation with the outer cap, the contents container.
The method of claim 1,

The outer cap may include a second side wall having a display window formed on the side thereof, a second sealing wall formed inside the second side wall to seal the inner cap; a second coupling portion protruding downward from the second sealing wall and coupled to the inner cap; and a second support portion formed inwardly from the second sidewall to control rotation with the inner cap.
7. The method of claim 6,

The spacing angle between the characters or the spacing angle between the figures is an integer multiple of a unit angle rotated when the first support part slips the second support part once.