JP4034413B2 - Powder container - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a powder container in which a refill container filled with powder is detachably attached to a container body, and facilitates the attachment / detachment of the refill container.
[0002]
[Prior art]
From the viewpoint of effective use of resources, it is desirable to have a refill structure that refills only the contents in a compact container or powder container. Conventionally, for example, a refill container is adhered to the bottom surface of the main body container with an adhesive or the like, or a rib is protruded from the inner wall of the powder container, and a flange portion is formed at the upper end of the refill container. A container is produced in which the refill container is locked to the container body by forming the outer dimension of the portion larger than the inner diameter dimension of the rib.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
When the refill container is attached to the container body using an adhesive or a flange as in the conventional powder container described above, it is usually good in appearance that the end of the refill container is not seen. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to apply a sufficient force because there is no place for separation. Here, it is conceivable to provide a slit or the like to expose the end portion of the refill container as little as possible. However, a separate tool such as a screwdriver is required, which is not convenient for separation.
[0004]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a powder container that can be incorporated so that the end portion of the refill container is concealed and can be simply applied with force during separation.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, a powder container according to the present invention is a powder container having a container body having an open upper surface and a refill container filled with powder and detachably attached to the inside of the container body. The container has an upper surface opened and filled with the powder, a top surface formed substantially on the same plane as the opening of the filling portion, a slit provided on the top surface, and a pullable attachment from the slit It is characterized by comprising a strip-shaped knob.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a powder container according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a powder container according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the powder container, and FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged sectional view of the refill container.
[0007]
As shown in FIG. 1, the powder container according to the present embodiment includes a container body 1 having an open upper surface, a lid body 2 that covers the container body 1 from above, and a refill container 5 that is assembled in the container body 1. ing. The refill container 5 is filled with powder 10 and a puff 4 is placed thereon.
[0008]
As shown in FIG. 2, the refill container 5 has a filling portion 5a and a top surface 5b formed substantially on the same plane as the opening of the filling portion 5a. A plurality of locking claws 5c are provided at the end of the top surface 5b, and a plurality of locking grooves 1a are provided in the container body 1 correspondingly. When the refill container 5 is inserted into the container body 1, the locking claws 5c are joined to each other by engaging with the locking groove 1a.
[0009]
The refill container 5 and the container body 1 may be joined to each other by lightly adhering to the bottom of the refill container 5 with an adhesive, double-sided tape, or the like, or using this together with the locking claws 5c.
[0010]
A slit 5d is provided in the top surface 5b, and a knob 6 is attached to the slit 5d. The knob 6 is integrally formed of resin, has a grip portion 6b at the upper end of a strip-shaped knob main body 6a, and is provided with a stopper 6c at the lower end by passing the slit 5d and deforming the lower end with heat or the like. The grip 6b and the stopper 6c of the knob 6 are formed in a size that does not pass through the slit 5d. Further, the tip of the grip portion 6b is bent so as to be lifted from the top surface 5b, and is configured to be easily gripped.
[0011]
In the powder container configured as described above, while the filled powder 10 is being used, the knob 6 hangs down in the slit 5d as shown in FIG. 3 (a). When the powder 10 is used up, the grip 6b of the knob 6 is grasped and the knob 6 is pulled out from the slit 5d as shown in FIG. 3 (b). When the knob 6 is pulled out, the grip portion 6b and the knob main body 6a can be grasped and pulled, whereby an upward force is applied to the top surface 5b, and the locking claw 5c bends so that the locking groove 1a can be pulled. The lock is released and the refill container 5 can be removed from the container body 1.
[0012]
That is, until the refill container 5 is removed, only the grip portion 6b appears on the top surface 5b of the knob 6 and the entire knob 6 is not exposed. Therefore, a makeup tool such as a puff does not interfere during makeup, and the feeling of use can be improved. Moreover, it is easy to apply force when removing by pulling out the knob 6 by grasping the gripping portion 6b, so that the container can be easily handled.
[0013]
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the refill container of the powder container according to the present embodiment, and explains another configuration of the knob portion in the first embodiment. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.
[0014]
In the above embodiment, the knob body 6a of the knob 6 has been described as a rigid resin member. However, the knob 7 shown in FIG. 4 (a) is constituted by a flexible belt-like member. Knob end portions 7b and 7c are bonded or welded to both ends of the knob body 7a of the knob 7 so as not to pass through the slit 5d.
[0015]
The knob 7 configured as described above hangs down from the slit 5d by its own weight as shown in FIG. 4 (b) and is hooked by the knob end portion 7b. Here, when the refill container 5 is removed, the knob body 7a is pulled out by grasping the knob end portion 7b, and the top surface 5b can be pulled up by grasping the knob main body 7a as in the first embodiment.
[0016]
Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the refill container of the powder container according to the present embodiment, where the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0017]
In the first and second embodiments, the stopper 6c to the knob end 7c are provided at the lower end of the knob body. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the knob is separated from the refill container 5. I just want to prevent it.
[0018]
In the refill container 5 shown in FIG. 5, the knob 8 is made of a flexible material, and its lower end 8b is joined to the lower surface of the top surface 5b. Further, a loop is formed at the tip of the knob 8 above the top surface 5b to constitute a gripping portion 8a. As a result, the grip portion 8a is prevented from entering the slit 5d, and the knob 8 is easily pulled out.
[0019]
By configuring as described above, it is not necessary to attach other members such as stoppers to both ends of the knob 8, and it is possible to simplify the configuration and reduce the production cost.
[0020]
In the third embodiment, the lower end 8b of the knob 8 is bonded to the lower surface of the top surface 5b. However, this may be bonded to the outer peripheral wall of the filling portion 5a. FIG. 6 shows another example of the third embodiment. A loop-shaped gripping portion 9a is formed at the upper end of the knob 9, and the lower end 9b is joined to the outer peripheral wall of the filling portion 5a. .
[0021]
Here, a cutout is provided in the outer peripheral wall of the filling portion 5a, and the block 5e is fitted into the cutout so as to sandwich the lower end 9b. With this configuration, a high bonding strength can be obtained, and even when the grip portion 9a of the knob 9 is strongly pulled, this can be easily resisted.
[0022]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the powder container according to the present invention, by providing a pullable knob on the top surface of the refill container, after the powder has been used up, the refill container can be removed from the container body by gripping it. It becomes possible. Therefore, the functional part exposed during use of the refill container is extremely small, and a simple container that can be easily separated without requiring a separate tool for separation can be provided.
[0023]
Further, the configuration can be simplified by joining the end of the band-shaped knob to the refill container.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a powder container according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a powder container.
FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a refill container.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a powder container according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a powder container according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 6 is another example of the third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Container main body 1a ... Locking groove 2 ... Cover body 4 ... Puff 5 ... Refill container 5a ... Filling part 5b ... Top surface 5c ... Locking claw 5d ... Slit 6 ... Knob 6a ... Knob main body 6b ... Grasping part 6c ... Stopper 7 ... knob 7a ... knob body 7b ... knob end 7c ... knob end 8 ... knob 8a ... gripping part 8b ... lower end 9 ... knob 9a ... gripping part 9b ... lower end
10… powder

Claims (3)

A powder container having a container body having an upper surface opened and a refill container filled with powder and removably attached to the inside of the container body,
The refill container has an upper surface opened and filled with the powder, a top surface formed substantially flush with the opening of the filling portion, a slit provided on the top surface, and can be pulled out from the slit A powder container characterized by comprising a band-shaped knob attached to the container. 2. The powder container according to claim 1, wherein the knob is formed by forming end portions that cannot pass through the slit at both ends of a band-shaped knob main body. The powder container according to claim 1, wherein one end of the knob is joined to the back side of the top surface or the outer surface of the filling portion.

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