JPH0459216B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve, and in particular, a flexible airtight bag is housed in a decorative box made of cardboard or other cardboard. This invention relates to a liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve connected to the mouth of the liquid container.

[Conventional technology]

Generally, containers for dispensing an appropriate amount of alcoholic beverages, liquid seasonings, soft drinks, etc. are equipped with a dispensing valve. Care is taken to prevent the liquid in the container from being oxidized. The present inventor previously proposed a liquid container with a spouting valve, in which an airtight bag is housed in a cosmetic case, and a spouting valve with a pair of valve closing parts is attached to the opening of the airtight bag (Special Publication No. 57). −57337, Special Publication Showa 57−
59150, see Special Publication No. 62-29306).

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, the two types of conventional liquid containers with spouting valves have a structure in which the spouting valve always protrudes outside the cosmetic case, so that bacteria can adhere around the spout of the spouting valve. There was a problem with how easy it was. Also,
The latter type has a structure in which the spout valve is stored in the cosmetic case when not in use, so it is easy to keep the spout valve clean, but the fixed cylinder and valve cylinder are difficult to store in the cosmetic case. There is a problem in that the presentation case tends to become large because it extends over the entire depth.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional liquid container with a spout valve, prevent bacteria from adhering around the spout of the spout valve, and store the liquid container inside the cosmetic case when not in use. To provide a liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve that can be stored and configured compactly by shortening the overall length of the outlet valve.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cosmetic case, a flexible airtight bag that is housed in the gift box with its mouth facing downward and can store a desired liquid, and In a liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve that is connected to the inlet/outlet valve and has a valve closing part at two locations, the inlet/outlet valve has a connection port connected to the opening of the airtight bag, and A valve housing having an outer end fixed to the cosmetic case and having a helical groove on a part of the inner circumferential surface of the receiving hole; When the engagement pin slides in the helical groove, a cylindrical valve body with both ends open, a plug attached to the outer open end of the valve body to close the outer open end, and a plug that can be rotated to the outside or inside of the valve body. The present invention is characterized by comprising a spouting ring that is fitted into the valve housing and can be stored in the valve housing to open and close the spout on the side of the valve body.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, when it is necessary to pour out an appropriate amount of liquid inside the airtight bag, the valve body can be pulled out forward by rotating the valve body and sliding the engagement pin along the helical groove. The liquid in the sealed bag flows into the valve cylinder through the connection port, and when the spout rings are rotated to align the spouts with each other, the appropriate amount of liquid stored in the sealed bag is poured out to the outside. can do.

On the other hand, when pouring a liquid beverage, etc. into a sealed bag, leave the valve body pulled out from inside the valve housing, remove the plug, pour the liquid beverage into the valve body from the outer end opening of the valve body, and then connect the bag. A predetermined amount may be filled into the airtight bag through the mouth, and then the plug may be closed.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of a liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 designates a rectangular presentation case, which is made of cardboard, plastic material, metal material, or other suitable material. A sealed bag 2 made of a synthetic resin laminate film is housed in the cosmetic case 1 with the opening 3 facing downward. A pour-in/out valve according to the present invention, which is indicated by reference numeral 4 as a whole, is connected to the opening 3 of the airtight bag 2, and the tip of the pour-in/out valve 4 is connected to a support 5 and a seat 5a, although the detailed structure will be described later. Therefore, it is supported on the bottom surface of the cosmetic case 1 and is fixed at the exit end of the cosmetic case 1 by a fixing ring 6.

The pouring/inlet valve 4 has an outer valve housing 7,
It is comprised of a cylindrical valve body 8 rotatably and axially movably incorporated into the valve housing 7. The valve housing 7 consists of a right cylindrical valve cylinder receiving part 9 with a closed tip and a large diameter mounting head 10 coaxially connected to the valve cylinder receiving part 9.
A mounting flange 11 is integrally formed at the outer end of the mounting head 10. Furthermore, a connecting port 12 for connecting the second port 3 after sealing is formed in a protruding manner at the upper portion of the valve cylinder accommodating portion 9 near the tip thereof. In this embodiment, a threaded portion 12a is formed at the tip of the connection port 12, and as is clear from FIG. screw socket 13
It is designed to be installed by screwing into the A straight receiving hole 14 is formed inside the mounting head 10, and a pair of helical grooves 15, 15 are formed at diametrically opposed positions on the inner peripheral surface of the receiving hole 14. These helical grooves 15 are square grooves in cross section and are formed with a predetermined lead angle.

On the other hand, the valve body 8 has a right cylindrical valve barrel 1 with an outer opening end 16 and an inner opening end 17 open.
8, and in the middle of the outer peripheral surface of this valve cylinder 18,
A flange 19 is integrally formed, and a pair of engagement pins 20, 20 are protruded from the outer peripheral surface of the flange 19, and these engagement pins 20, 20 are fitted into the helical grooves 15, 15. It is designed to be able to slide. Further, a spout 21 is formed near the outer open end 16 of the valve cylinder 18 . A spout ring 22 is rotatably fitted to the outer portion of the flange 19 of the valve cylinder 18, and a spout 23 is formed in a part of the peripheral wall of the spout ring 22. Rotate this pouring ring 22,
By aligning the spout 23 with the spout 21 on the valve cylinder side, the liquid can be led out to the outside.
Note that it is also possible to fit the pouring ring 22 inside the valve cylinder 18. Further, a plug 24 is screwed inside the outer open end 16 of the valve barrel 18 of the valve body. This plug 24 normally remains screwed to the valve barrel 18 and is removed only when filling the sealed bag 2 with liquid before use. In addition, the plug 24 has a retaining flange 2.
5 is formed to prevent the pouring ring 22 from falling off in the axial direction.

Further, a groove 26 for opening and closing the plug is formed in the front end surface of the plug 24, and the plug 24 can be rotated by inserting a suitable tool into this groove 26. Instead of this groove, an operating knob 2 as shown in FIG.
7 can also be installed. Further, a retaining ring 28 is attached to the end of the flange 11 of the mounting head 10 to prevent the engagement pin 20 from coming off.

Next, a mode of use of the liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve configured as described above will be explained.

When it is necessary to pour out the appropriate amount of liquid in the airtight bag 2, the valve body 8 is rotated clockwise and the engagement pins 20, 20 are slid along the helical grooves 15, 15, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the valve body 8 protrudes forward, and the rear open end 17 of the valve barrel 18 moves forward in the axial direction, gradually opening the opening of the connection port 12 and separating the sealed bag 2 and the inside of the valve body 8. communicate. While the valve body 8 rotates, the spout 21 is displaced downward, and the spout 21 reaches directly below at the most advanced position of the valve body 8 (see FIG. 3). At this time, the spout 23 on the side of the spout ring 22 is in the upper direction, preventing the liquid from flowing out.

Therefore, in order to pour out the appropriate amount of liquid, the pouring ring 22 is rotated in either direction and the spouts 23 and 21 are aligned with each other as shown in FIG. The liquid stored in 2 can be poured out to the outside. After pouring out the appropriate amount of liquid beverage, rotate the pouring ring 22 to open the spout 2.
3 upward to close the valve port, and then push the valve body 8 into the valve housing 9 as shown in FIG. 3 while rotating the valve body 8 counterclockwise.

On the other hand, when filling the sealed bag 2 with a liquid beverage or the like, the plug 24 is removed while the valve body 8 is pulled out from the inside of the valve housing 7, as shown in FIG. Next, a liquid beverage filling nozzle (not shown) is inserted into the valve barrel 18 from the outer open end 16 side of the valve body 8.
, and fill the airtight bag 2 with liquid beverage through the connection port 12. After that, plug 24
Close the valve body 8 again and insert the third valve body 8 into the valve housing.
Just push it in to the position shown in the figure.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, when the valve body is not in use, the valve body is stored inside the valve housing and is flush with the valve housing, so that dust and bacteria can adhere to the exposed part of the spout. The spout valve can be kept clean without any trouble, and the inside of the valve chamber can be communicated with the sealed bag with a short movement stroke of the valve cylinder, so the spout valve can be configured compactly.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing an embodiment of a liquid container with a spout valve according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the spout valve according to the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a view when the valve is closed. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the state during pouring, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another modification of the plug. 1... Cosmetic box, 2... Airtight bag, 4... Pour valve, 7...
Valve housing, 8... Valve body, 9... Valve cylinder housing part, 10
...Mounting belt, 12...Connection port, 15...Helical groove, 16...Outer opening end, 17...Inner opening end, 1
8... Valve cylinder, 20... Engaging pin, 21... Spout, 22
…Pour ring, 23…Spout spout, 24…Plug, 2
6...groove, 28...retention ring.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A cosmetic case, a flexible airtight bag that is housed in the cosmetic box with its mouth facing downward and can store a desired liquid, and 2. In the liquid container with a pour-in/out valve, the pour-in/out valve has a connection port connected to the opening of the airtight bag, and an outer end thereof is connected to the opening of the airtight bag. A valve housing is fixed to a box and has a helical groove on a part of the inner circumferential surface of a housing hole, and a valve housing is housed in the valve housing and has a spout near an outer open end and an engagement pin on the circumference. a cylindrical valve body whose engaging pin slides in the helical groove when rotated and is open at both ends; a plug attached to the outer open end of the valve body to close the outer end opening; and an outer side of the valve body. Alternatively, a liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve, comprising a spouting ring rotatably fitted inside the valve housing, which is retractable within the valve housing, and which opens and closes the spout on the side of the valve body. 2. The valve housing has a mounting head portion provided with an accommodation hole therein, and a valve cylinder accommodating portion directly connected to the mounting head portion, and a helical groove is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the accommodation hole. Claim 1, wherein the valve body is immediately inserted into the valve cylinder accommodating part, and a connecting port is protruded near the free end of the valve cylinder accommodating part. A liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve as described in item 1. 3. A liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve according to claim 2, wherein the helical grooves are formed at two positions facing each other along the diameter line of the accommodation hole of the valve housing. 4 The above-mentioned valve body includes a right cylindrical valve cylinder with both the outer opening end and the inner opening end open, a flange integrally formed in the middle of the valve cylinder, and a protrusion on the outer peripheral end of the flange. The spout/inlet valve according to claim 1, further comprising an engaging pin that can be engaged with the helical groove, and a spout that is bored near the outer opening end of the valve barrel. Liquid container with. 5. A liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve according to claim 1, wherein a groove for rotating the valve body is formed at the end of the plug. 6. A liquid container with an inlet/outlet valve according to claim 1, wherein the plug is provided with an operation knob for rotating the valve body.