JP6070132B2 - Storage container for liquid or semi-solid material - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a storage container for liquid or semi-solid contents such as drugs, cosmetics, seasonings, etc., which can store liquid or semi-solid contents and extrude the contents from the container to be poured out. Is.

Conventionally, a storage container for storing a small amount of liquid or semi-solid contents such as liquid or gel-like chemicals, cosmetics, seasonings, etc., and extruding the contents from an opening formed in the container. Is widely used.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a parasite extermination drug container including a container in which a drug is sealed and stored and a nozzle-shaped cap portion attached to the tip of the container. In this drug container, by strongly tightening the nozzle-shaped cap attached to the tip of the container during use, the sharp part of the bottom surface of the nozzle-shaped cap forms an opening at the tip of the container, and from the tip of the nozzle-shaped cap. It is possible to drop the chemical solution.

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However, in the drug container of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to strongly tighten the cap to form an opening in the container at the time of use, which is troublesome to open. Further, since the container and the nozzle-shaped cap portion are separate members, the cost is increased because the assembly work is complicated due to the complicated design.

Here, a drug container for applying a drug to the skin of an animal has been described as an example, but there is a similar problem in a storage container for storing a drug, cosmetics, seasonings, etc. used for the human body.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage container for a liquid or semi-solid substance having a structure that is easy to open and has a simple structure.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a hollow storage portion for storing liquid or semi-solid contents, and a nozzle portion integrally formed at one end of the storage portion and communicating with the inside of the storage portion. A storage container having the above, wherein a thin wall portion continuous in the circumferential direction is formed in the nozzle portion except for a part of the outer peripheral surface, and the storage portion side of the nozzle portion sandwiches the thin wall portion. A first finger hook piece is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion at a position overlapping the thin wall portion in the circumferential direction of the nozzle portion, and the first finger hook piece and the first finger hook piece are formed on the outer peripheral surface on the tip end side of the nozzle portion across the thin wall portion. It is characterized in that a second finger hook piece protruding in substantially the same direction is formed.

Further, according to the present invention, in the storage container having the above configuration, a part of the tip portion is connected to the nozzle in a state where an opening is formed by breaking the nozzle portion along the thin wall portion, and the tip portion is connected to the nozzle portion. It is characterized in that a locking mechanism for locking the portion in a bent state along the nozzle portion is provided.

Further, according to the present invention, in the storage container having the above configuration, a flat surface is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion, and the thin-walled portion is continuous in the circumferential direction of the nozzle portion except for at least a part of the flat surface. It is characterized by being formed.

Further, according to the present invention, in the storage container having the above configuration, the locking mechanism is a convex portion formed on the outer peripheral surface of either the storage portion side or the tip portion side of the nozzle portion with the thin wall portion interposed therebetween. It is characterized in that it is formed on the other outer peripheral surface and is composed of a concave portion with which the convex portion can be engaged in a state where the tip portion is bent along the nozzle portion.

Further, according to the present invention, when the tip portion of the storage container having the above configuration is locked in a bent state along the nozzle portion, the first finger hook piece and the second finger hook piece sandwich the nozzle portion. It is characterized by protruding in the opposite direction.

Further, in the storage container having the above configuration, the nozzle portion is integrally formed above the storage portion, and the container body having an opening formed at the lower end portion of the storage portion and the peripheral edge of the opening are formed. It is characterized in that it is composed of a sheet-shaped bottom material that is adhered to a flange portion and seals the container body.

According to the first configuration of the present invention, since the storage container is sealed before use, there is no risk of leakage of the contents, and during use, the first finger hook piece and the second finger hook piece are pressed in the opposite directions with a finger. By twisting the tip of the nozzle portion along the thin portion, the opening can be easily formed with a light force without using a tool for opening the nozzle portion.

Further, according to the second configuration of the present invention, in the storage container having the first configuration, a part of the tip portion is connected to the nozzle portion with the opening formed, so that the tip portion is connected to the storage container together with the storage container. It can be discarded, and there is no risk of pets and infants accidentally eating the tip separated from the storage container. Further, by providing a locking mechanism for locking the tip portion in a bent state along the nozzle portion, the tip portion does not swing when the contents are dispensed, and the contents can be dispensed smoothly. be able to.

Further, according to the third configuration of the present invention, in the storage container having the second configuration, a flat surface is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion, and the thin portion is removed from the nozzle portion except for at least a part of the flat surface. By forming the tip portion continuously in the circumferential direction, when the tip portion is bent along the side surface of the nozzle portion, the flat surface becomes the hinge portion and is bent. As a result, the tip portion can be stably bent in a certain direction, and the tip portion can be reliably locked along the nozzle portion by the locking mechanism.

Further, according to the fourth configuration of the present invention, in the storage container having the second or third configuration, the locking mechanism is either the storage portion side or the tip portion side of the nozzle portion with the thin wall portion interposed therebetween. The tip is formed by a convex portion formed on the outer peripheral surface of the above surface and a concave portion formed on the other outer peripheral surface and the convex portion can be engaged with the tip portion bent along the nozzle portion. The locking mechanism for locking along the nozzle portion can be a simple configuration.

Further, according to the fifth configuration of the present invention, in the storage container having any of the second to fourth configurations, when the tip portion is bent along the nozzle portion and locked, the first finger hook piece is used. When the drug to be administered to human or animal skin is extruded from the nozzle portion and applied directly by projecting the second finger hook piece and the second finger hook piece in opposite directions with the nozzle portion sandwiched between the first finger hook piece and the second finger hook piece. Also has the function of holding down the hair that grows on the side of the nozzle. As a result, the drug injected from the nozzle portion can be efficiently applied to the skin without adhering to the surrounding hair as much as possible.

Further, according to the sixth configuration of the present invention, in the storage container having any of the first to fifth configurations, the nozzle portion is integrally formed above the storage portion, and an opening is formed at the lower end portion of the storage portion. The bottom surface of the storage container formed of the bottom material is flat by forming the storage container with the formed container body and the sheet-shaped bottom material that is adhered to the flange portion formed at the periphery of the opening and seals the container body. The shape of the storage container is such that the storage container can stand on its own with the nozzle facing upward. Therefore, the storage container after opening can be set up without leaking the contents from the opening, which improves usability.

External perspective view of the storage container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Storage container 1 of the first embodiment A side view showing a state in which the storage container 1 is disassembled into a container body 2 and a bottom material 3. Partial cross-sectional view of the nozzle portion 2b of the storage container 1 of the first embodiment cut by the thin-walled portion 4. By pressing the opposite surface of the second finger hook piece 5b while supporting one side of the first finger hook piece 5a of the storage container 1 of the first embodiment, the tip portion 8 of the nozzle portion 2b is moved along the thin wall portion 4. Perspective view showing a twisted state A perspective view showing a state in which the tip portion 8 is bent and fixed along the side surface of the nozzle portion 2b from the state of FIG. A perspective view showing a state in which a parasite repellent is applied to the skin of an animal using the storage container 1 of the first embodiment. Cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the cross-sectional shape of the nozzle portion 2b constituting the storage container 1 of the first embodiment. Cross-sectional view showing another modification of the cross-sectional shape of the nozzle portion 2b constituting the storage container 1 of the first embodiment. A side view showing a state in which the storage container 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is opened and the tip portion 8 is bent along the nozzle portion 2b.

Hereinafter, the storage container of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the storage container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state in which the storage container 1 of the first embodiment is disassembled into a container body 2 and a bottom material 3. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view (AA'arrow cross-sectional view of FIG. 2) in which the nozzle portion 2b of the storage container 1 of the first embodiment is cut by the thin-walled portion 4. The storage container 1 is composed of a container body 2 and a bottom material 3 that seals an opening on the bottom surface of the container body 2. The container body 2 is integrally formed with a hollow storage portion 2a filled with liquid or gel-like (semi-solid) contents (here, a parasite repellent) and a storage portion 2a at one end of the storage portion 2a. It has a nozzle portion 2b that communicates with the inside of the container and has a tip portion 8 sealed, and a flange portion 2c is formed at the opening edge of the storage portion 2a.

For the container body 2, an injection-molded product (injection-molded product) of a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene, polyethylene, or polystyrene is used. Not limited to injection-molded products, for example, a container body 2 formed by a vacuum forming method in which a heat-softened synthetic resin sheet is sucked under reduced pressure according to a mold (male mold or female mold) may be used. good. Further, as a molding method other than injection molding and vacuum forming, well-known molding methods such as pressure molding (vacuum pressure air forming, extrusion pressure air molding, hot plate pressure air molding, etc.) and press molding are preferable because they are inexpensive.

If necessary, a container body 2 having a laminated structure composed of a base material layer, a printing layer, a barrier layer, an intermediate layer, a thermoplastic resin layer, an adhesive layer for adhering each of these layers, and the like can also be used. .. As a material constituting the base material layer, a synthetic resin having excellent mechanical, physical, chemical and the like properties can be used, and for example, polyester-based, polyamide-based, polypropylene-based, polyacetal-based resins and the like can be used. Can be used. The thickness of the base material layer may be a thickness that can be maintained at the minimum necessary for the strength and rigidity of the base material, and may be determined in consideration of cost and the like.

The print layer is a layer for forming a desired print pattern on the surface of the container body 2. The barrier layer imparts water vapor barrier property or gas barrier property to the container body 2 especially when the contained contents are easily deteriorated by moisture or oxygen. The intermediate layer imparts pinhole resistance, heat resistance, light resistance, quality maintainability, workability, hygiene, and the like. The thermoplastic resin layer is a layer for heat-sealing the flange portion 2c and the lid material 3. Examples of the thermoplastic resin layer include low-density polyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, linear (linear) low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-α-olefin copolymer, ethylene-propylene copolymer, and ethylene. -Vinyl acetate copolymer, ionomer resin, ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer, ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer, etc., or a mixture of these resins can be used. it can.

In addition, for example, workability, heat resistance, weather resistance, mechanical properties, dimensional stability, antioxidant properties, slipperiness, releasability, flame retardancy, antifungal properties, electrical properties, strength, etc. have been improved and modified. For the purpose of this, various plastic compounding agents, additives and the like can be added to the synthetic resin used as the material of the container body 2. Examples of general additives include lubricants, cross-linking agents, antioxidants, ultraviolet absorbers, light stabilizers, fillers, reinforcing agents, antistatic agents, pigments, etc., and further modified. Resin and the like can also be used.

The bottom material 3 is a sheet-like member that seals the container body 2 by heat-bonding to the flange portion 2c of the container body 2, and has a configuration including at least a thermoplastic resin layer as the innermost layer and a base material layer. is there. Examples of the material constituting the base material layer and the thermoplastic resin layer include various resins used for the base material layer and the thermoplastic resin layer of the container body 2 as described above.

Further, between the thermoplastic resin layer of the bottom material 3 and the base material layer, a printing layer for forming a desired printing pattern on the surface of the bottom material 3 and a gas barrier property such as oxygen and water vapor on the bottom material 3 are provided. An intermediate layer for imparting light-shielding property, piercing resistance, etc. may be provided as needed. Examples of the material constituting the intermediate layer include a metal foil typified by aluminum or the like, a film such as polyvinyl alcohol, a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, or a polyamide film having a barrier property. , Polyester, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer or other polyolefin, polyvinyl alcohol, etc. film coated with polyvinylidene chloride or aluminum, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, indium oxide, tin oxide, zirconium oxide A film or the like on which an inorganic substance such as the above is deposited can be used. Further, in order to impart gas barrier properties such as oxygen and water vapor without using an intermediate layer, a film having a polyvinylidene chloride coating film formed on a film constituting the above-mentioned base material layer, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, or oxidation. Those having a vapor-deposited layer of an inorganic substance such as indium, tin oxide, and zirconium oxide may be used.

A thin portion 4 is formed in the circumferential direction of the nozzle portion 2b slightly closer to the tip portion 8 than the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the nozzle portion 2b. As shown in FIG. 3, the thin-walled portion 4 is formed in a C-shaped cross-sectional view, and the thin-walled portion 4 is not formed on a part of the outer peripheral surface (right side surface of FIG. 3) of the nozzle portion 2b. By breaking the nozzle portion 2b along the thin-walled portion 4, an opening 9 (see FIG. 5) is formed at the tip of the nozzle portion 2b.

A fin-shaped first finger hook piece 5a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion 2b on the storage portion 2a side with the thin wall portion 4 interposed therebetween. A recess 6 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the symmetrical position). The first finger hook piece 5a is formed at a position (left side in FIG. 3) overlapping the thin wall portion 4 in the circumferential direction of the nozzle portion 2b.

On the other hand, on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion 2b on the tip 8 side of the thin-walled portion 4, a fin-shaped second finger hook piece 5b projecting in substantially the same direction as the first finger hook piece 5a is formed, and the second finger hook piece 5b is formed. A convex portion 7 that can be engaged with the concave portion 6 is formed on the outer peripheral surface on the opposite side of the 5b. The protruding directions of the first finger hanging piece 5a and the second finger hanging piece 5b do not necessarily have to be the same direction. There is no. However, when the first finger hook piece 5a and the second finger hook piece 5b have an angle, it becomes necessary to split the mold for forming the container body 2, and the design of the mold becomes complicated. In addition, the moldability of the container body 2 (molding efficiency, yield, etc.) is also reduced. Therefore, it is preferable that the first finger hook piece 5a and the second finger hook piece 5b project in the same direction.

As an example of the manufacturing method of the storage container 1, first, a hollow container body 2 (storage container) having an open lower end is formed by injecting a molten thermoplastic resin into a low-temperature mold at a high pressure and solidifying the resin. 1 semi-finished product) is molded. Next, after filling a predetermined amount of the contents from the lower end of the container body 2, the bottom material 3 is sealed with a heat seal, an ultrasonic seal, or the like, so that the finished product of the storage container 1 filled with the contents can be obtained. Manufactured.

When using the contents in the storage container 1, hold the container body 2 with one hand and use the index finger of the other hand to hold one side of the first finger hook piece 5a (the back side of the paper in FIG. 4). The surface on the opposite side of the second finger hook piece 5b (the surface on the front side of the paper surface in FIG. 4) is pressed with the thumb while supporting the surface). As a result, the tip portion 8 of the nozzle portion 2b is twisted along the thin-walled portion 4 to form the opening portion 9 (see FIG. 5). At this time, the tip portion 8 is not completely separated from the container main body 2, and is connected at a portion (right side surface in FIG. 3) in which the thin-walled portion 4 is not formed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the tip portion 8 is bent along the side surface of the nozzle portion 2b, and the convex portion 7 of the tip portion 8 is engaged with the concave portion 6 to fix the tip portion 2b. Then, by pressing the storage portion 2a, the drug is poured out from the opening 9.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a parasite repellent is applied to the skin of an animal using the storage container 1 of the present embodiment. First, the storage container 1 in the state shown in FIG. 5 is grasped, and the skin of the portion to be applied by scraping the animal hair is exposed. Then, the container body 2 is pressed with the opening 9 pressed against the portion to which the parasite repellent is applied, and an appropriate amount of the parasite repellent is poured out and applied.

In the storage container 1 of the present embodiment, since the container body 2 is sealed before use, there is no risk of the contents leaking from the container body 2. Then, at the time of use, the first finger hook piece 5a and the second finger hook piece 5b are pressed in the opposite directions with a finger to twist the tip portion 8 of the nozzle portion 2b, without using a tool for opening the storage container 1. The opening 9 can be easily formed with a light force. Further, since the bottom surface of the container body 2 formed of the bottom material 3 has a flat shape, the storage container 1 can stand on its own with the nozzle portion 2b facing upward. Therefore, the storage container 1 after opening can be set up without leaking the contents from the opening 9, which improves usability.

Further, since the tip portion 8 is in a state of being connected to the nozzle portion 2b even after the opening 9 is formed, it can be discarded together with the container body 2, and there is no possibility that a pet or an infant accidentally eats it. Further, by engaging the convex portion 7 formed on the side surface of the tip portion 8 with the concave portion 6, the tip portion 8 after forming the opening portion 8 can be fixed along the nozzle portion 2b. Therefore, the tip portion 8 does not swing when the contents are poured out, and the contents can be smoothly poured out.

When the tip portion 8 is fixed along the nozzle portion 2b as shown in FIG. 5, the first finger hook piece 5a and the second finger hook piece 5b project to both sides of the opening 9 (nozzle portion 2b). In the first finger hook piece 5a and the second finger hook piece 5b, when the parasite repellent is applied to the skin of an animal as shown in FIG. 6, the opening 9 is pressed against the portion to which the parasite repellent is applied. At the same time, it also has a function of holding down the hair that grows on the side of the opening 9. As a result, the parasite repellent poured out from the container body 2 can be efficiently applied to the skin without adhering to the surrounding hair as much as possible.

7 and 8 are cross-sectional views showing a modified example of the nozzle portion 2b constituting the storage container 1 of the first embodiment. In the configuration of FIG. 7, the nozzle portion 2b has a triangular cross section, and the thin portion 4 is formed along two sides of the triangle. In the configuration of FIG. 8, the nozzle portion 2b has a cross section D shape (a shape in which a part of a circle is missing), and the thin wall portion 4 is formed along an arc portion of the D shape.

In each of the configurations shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the flat surface 10 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion 2b where the thin portion 4 is not formed. According to this configuration, when the tip portion 8 is bent along the side surface of the nozzle portion 2b as shown in FIG. 5, the flat surface 10 is bent as a hinge portion. As a result, the tip portion 8 can be stably bent in a certain direction (vertically downward), and the convex portion 7 formed on the tip portion 8 can be reliably engaged with the concave portion 6.

FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state in which the storage container 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is opened and the tip portion 8 is bent along the nozzle portion 2b. As shown in FIG. 9, in the storage container 1 of the present embodiment, the nozzle portion 2b is longer than that of the first embodiment, and the thin-walled portion 4 is formed closer to the storage portion 2a than the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the nozzle portion 2b. ing. The length of the tip portion 8 is set to be substantially the same as the length from the bottom plate 3 to the opening 9. Further, the bottom plate 3 is provided with an engaging portion 11 for fixing the tip portion 8 in a bent state.

According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the tip portion 8 is bent along the nozzle portion 2b and then engaged with the engaging portion 11, so that the tip portion 8 is ejected at the time of pouring the contents as in the first embodiment. Does not swing, and the contents can be dispensed smoothly. Also in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the cross-sectional shape of the nozzle portion 2b is a triangular shape or a D shape having a flat surface 10 on the outer peripheral surface, and the flat surface 10 is a hinge portion. A configuration in which the tip portion 8 is bent is preferable.

Others The present invention is not limited to each of the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the configuration of the storage container 1 described above is only a preferable example, and the concave portion 6, the convex portion 7, and the engaging portion 11 for fixing the tip portion 8 are not essential components. Further, in the above first embodiment, the concave portion 6 is provided on the storage portion 2a side of the nozzle portion 2b and the convex portion 7 is provided on the tip portion 8 side, but the convex portion 7 is provided on the storage portion 2a side and the tip portion 8 is provided. A recess 6 may be provided on the side. Further, the shapes of the first finger hook piece 5a and the second finger hook piece 5b are not limited to the fin shape (flat plate shape), and may be, for example, a rod shape, and the shape of the storage portion 2a is also as shown in FIGS. 1 and 9. The shape is not limited to a flat shape, and may be flat, for example.

Further, in the above embodiment, the storage container 1 is composed of the hollow container body 2 and the bottom material 3 that seals the opening of the container body 2. For example, after filling the contents from the opening of the container body 2, heat is applied. The storage container 1 may be composed of one part by sealing the opening with a seal, an ultrasonic seal, or the like.

The present invention can be used as a storage container that can be used by extruding the contents from the container while storing the liquid or semi-solid contents. By utilizing the present invention, it is possible to provide a storage container having a structure that is easy to open and has a simple structure.

1 Storage container 2 Container body 2a Storage part 2b Nozzle part 2c Flange part 3 Bottom material 4 Thin-walled part 5a 1st finger hanging piece 5b 2nd finger hanging piece 6 Recess (locking mechanism)
7 Convex part (locking mechanism)
8 Tip part 9 Opening part 10 Flat surface 11 Engaging part (locking mechanism)

Claims (4)

A hollow storage unit for storing liquid or semi-solid contents,
A tubular nozzle portion integrally formed at one end of the storage portion, which communicates with the inside of the storage portion and whose tip portion is sealed,
It is a storage container with
A thin-walled portion continuous in the circumferential direction is formed in the nozzle portion except for a part of the outer peripheral surface, and the nozzle portion is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion on the storage portion side with the thin-walled portion interposed therebetween. A first finger hook piece is formed at a position overlapping the thin wall portion in the circumferential direction, and a second finger hook piece projecting in substantially the same direction as the first finger hook piece is formed on the outer peripheral surface on the tip end side of the thin wall portion. Formed ,
A part of the tip portion is connected to the nozzle in a state where an opening is formed by breaking the nozzle portion along the thin wall portion, and the tip portion is bent along the nozzle portion. A locking mechanism is provided for locking,
The outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion is formed with a flat surface, the thin portion container, characterized in Rukoto is formed continuously in the circumferential direction of the nozzle portion except at least a portion of the flat surface. A hollow storage unit for storing liquid or semi-solid contents,
A tubular nozzle portion integrally formed at one end of the storage portion, which communicates with the inside of the storage portion and whose tip portion is sealed,
It is a storage container with
A thin-walled portion continuous in the circumferential direction is formed in the nozzle portion except for a part of the outer peripheral surface, and the nozzle portion is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion on the storage portion side with the thin-walled portion interposed therebetween. A first finger hook piece is formed at a position overlapping the thin wall portion in the circumferential direction, and a second finger hook piece projecting in substantially the same direction as the first finger hook piece is formed on the outer peripheral surface on the tip end side of the thin wall portion. Formed,
A part of the tip portion is connected to the nozzle in a state where an opening is formed by breaking the nozzle portion along the thin wall portion, and the tip portion is bent along the nozzle portion. A locking mechanism is provided for locking,
When locked in a state where the tip portion is bent along the nozzle section, yield and the first finger rest and the second finger rest is it characterized in that protrude in opposite directions across the nozzle portion Delivery container. The locking mechanism is formed on a convex portion formed on the outer peripheral surface of either the storage portion side or the tip portion side of the nozzle portion with the thin-walled portion interposed therebetween, and the tip end thereof. The storage container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the convex portion is composed of an engageable concave portion in a state where the portion is bent along the nozzle portion. A sheet in which the nozzle portion is integrally formed above the storage portion and an opening is formed at the lower end portion of the storage portion, and the container body is adhered to a flange portion formed on the peripheral edge of the opening to seal the container body. container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that composed of the Jo bottom member.

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