HK1229661B - Cosmetic container - Google Patents

Description

cosmetic containers

This application is a divisional application of the patent application with application number 201480016279.0, application date August 21, 2014, and invention name “Cosmetic Container”.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a cosmetic container, and more particularly to a cosmetic container capable of imparting a cooling effect to discharged cosmetics to enhance user satisfaction.

Background Art

Generally, widely used solid cosmetics such as foundation or liquid cosmetics such as sunblock have the effects of protecting the skin, making the skin radiant, and improving wrinkles, etc. At this time, users can use a powder puff dipped in cosmetics and apply it on the skin.

In the case of a powder puff, it can be sold housed in a cosmetic container. Typically, the powder puff is housed inside the lid of the cosmetic container. Therefore, to apply cosmetics, the user opens the lid to pull out the powder puff, and then, while holding an elastic cord attached to the puff between their fingers, brings the puff into contact with the cosmetics, thereby applying a predetermined amount of cosmetics to the puff.

In this case, the user needs to bring the puff into direct contact with the cosmetics. Depending on the pressure applied by the user with the puff, more cosmetics than necessary may end up on the puff, potentially wasting the puff. Consequently, a method has recently been developed in which the cosmetics are impregnated in a sponge or the like. When the user presses the sponge with the puff, the liquid cosmetics that have penetrated the sponge are discharged and supplied to the puff.

However, similar to existing cosmetic containers, this conventional cosmetic container may cause more cosmetics than necessary to adhere to the puff depending on the pressure with which the user applies pressure to the sponge. Furthermore, if the user accidentally applies excessive pressure to the sponge, the cosmetics may adhere not only to the surface of the puff that directly contacts the skin but also to the surface adjacent to the user's fingers, causing significant inconvenience to the user.

Furthermore, conventionally, users dipped cosmetics impregnated with a sponge into a powder puff, brought the cosmetics into contact with their face and other skin to apply the cosmetics. Repeatedly pressing the powder puff against the impregnated sponge can cause serious contamination of the cosmetics due to viruses, mold, and bacteria present on the skin. Furthermore, microorganisms contaminating the cosmetics can continue to grow until the cosmetics are used up, causing continued product contamination and ultimately leading to skin irritation, skin problems, skin allergies, and odor. This inconvenience can lead users to avoid cosmetics, and products they use for beauty purposes can lead to personal hygiene and skin problems, leading to significant dissatisfaction.

In order to protect cosmetics from such microbial contamination and ensure their safe use, it is preferable to adopt a structure that minimizes contact between the contents and external contamination sources. In addition, it is necessary to use the amount used while maintaining the remaining amount of cosmetics in a safe and microbial-free storage state.

The solution and review of this problem is an issue that needs to be addressed seriously. Without such a fundamental solution, if cosmetics are recommended for beauty purposes, serious skin side effects may be experienced.

Furthermore, in many cases, users store cosmetic containers in a storage area inside their vehicle or in a portable bag when traveling, and then remove them for use. In these cases, as heat from the storage area penetrates the cosmetic container, the temperature of the cosmetic contents rises, causing the heat to remain in the cosmetics as latent heat. Applying such heated cosmetics to the skin can reduce the feel of the product.

That is, in the past, when using the product, the heat from the cosmetics gave a feeling of suffocation, which reduced the cooling feeling. Moreover, the effect of the cosmetics penetrating into the skin was reduced, and the feeling of the cosmetics being gently applied to the skin could not be achieved.

Prior art literature

Existing Document 1: Korean Patent Gazette No. 10-1355364 (published on January 23, 2014)

Summary of the Invention

Technical issues

The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the prior art as described above. An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic container in which a mesh-shaped net member is provided on the upper portion of the pump in order to discharge liquid cosmetics using a pump and prevent the discharged cosmetics from splashing onto the upper portion, thereby improving the convenience of using the cosmetics.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic container having a guide plate having radially formed discharge channels on the upper portion of a pump, and a metal discharge plate having a plurality of discharge ports disposed above the guide plate. Thus, after the cosmetics flow along the discharge channels of the guide plate, they are discharged toward the discharge ports, thereby enabling the cosmetics to be uniformly discharged to the outside.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic container in which a mesh-shaped net member is placed on the upper surface of a guide plate in a portion corresponding to the shape of a discharge passage, and a discharge plate is placed on the upper surface of the net member, so that the cosmetics flow radially along the discharge passage, pass through the net member, penetrate the discharge port of the discharge plate, and are discharged to the outside, thereby preventing the cosmetics from leaking out without splashing onto the upper surface of the discharge plate.

Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a cosmetic container having an edge channel formed around a discharge channel of a guide plate and a sealing member placed in the edge channel, thereby preventing cosmetics from leaking to the outside when flowing along the discharge channel of the guide plate.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic container that uses an air pump to discharge cosmetics instead of the conventional impregnated sponge method. This allows the user to continuously use the pump to discharge and use the cosmetics, thereby minimizing the amount of cosmetics left over, and prevents the cosmetics from coming into contact with air to suppress volatility, thereby improving user satisfaction.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic container in which a discharge plate is formed of a stainless steel metal material to ensure antibacterial properties and hygienic properties. Even if cosmetics adhere to the upper surface of the discharge plate, they can be easily wiped off to maintain cleanliness. The metal discharge plate can cool the cosmetics to provide a cooling effect on the skin of the user applying the cosmetics. In addition, the upper surface of the discharge plate is chrome-plated to prevent the discharge plate from being worn when rubbed by the cosmetics.

Means of solving the problem

A cosmetic container according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it includes: a discharge unit for discharging cosmetics to the outside; and a discharge plate formed of a metal material, disposed on a side of the discharge unit for discharging the cosmetics, the discharge plate having at least one discharge port.

Specifically, the discharge unit may be a pump.

Specifically, the discharge plate may be formed of a metal material of the SUS300 series.

Specifically, the discharge plate may be made of SUS304 material.

Specifically, the above-mentioned discharge plate can be formed of at least one material among 301L, 304L, 304LN, 304N1, 304J1, 305E G, 309S, 310S, 316, 316L, 316LN, 316Ti, 317L, 321, 347, 329J3L, and 329LD.

Specifically, the thickness of the discharge plate may be 0.1 mm to 1 mm.

Specifically, the thickness of the discharge plate may be 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm.

Specifically, the discharge plate may be formed of one selected from the group consisting of iron, stainless steel, copper, zinc, tin, and aluminum, or may be formed of an alloy combining at least two selected from the group.

A cosmetic container according to another embodiment of the present invention includes: a discharge unit for discharging cosmetics to the outside; and a mesh member disposed on a side of the discharge unit through which the cosmetics are discharged, at least a portion of which is in a mesh form and is configured to prevent the cosmetics discharged from the discharge unit from splashing.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the discharge unit is a pump.

The cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a guide plate disposed between the pump and the net member for guiding the cosmetics discharged by the pump.

In the cosmetic container of the embodiment of the present invention, the guide plate includes: a discharge port provided at a position corresponding to the outlet of the pump; and a discharge channel formed in communication with the discharge port.

In the cosmetic container of the embodiment of the present invention, the guide plate further includes: an edge channel formed around the discharge channel; and a sealing component placed in the edge channel.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the net member is placed on the upper surface of the guide plate.

In the cosmetic container of the embodiment of the present invention, the guide plate is formed with guide ribs for placing the net member.

In the cosmetic container of the embodiment of the present invention, a recessed portion is formed on one side of the mesh member, and a protrusion is formed on the inner side of the guide rib of the guide plate at a position corresponding to the recessed portion. The protrusion is used to limit the placement angle of the mesh member.

The cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a discharge plate, which is disposed on the upper surface of the net member and has a plurality of discharge ports.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the discharge plate has the discharge port formed at a position corresponding to the mesh portion of the net member.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic container further includes a rim portion coupled to the upper portion of the guide plate and the container body of the cosmetic container.

In the cosmetic container of the embodiment of the present invention, the edge portion includes: an inner edge portion coupled to the upper portion of the guide plate; and an outer edge portion disposed outside the inner edge portion and coupled to the container body.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the inner edge portion is raised or lowered based on the outer edge portion to operate the pump.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the discharge passage is formed radially with the discharge port as the center.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the mesh-shaped portion of the net member is radially formed to correspond to the discharge passage of the guide plate.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, a discharge plate is provided on the upper surface of the mesh member. The discharge plate is formed with a plurality of discharge ports. The plurality of discharge ports are radially formed corresponding to the mesh-shaped portion of the mesh member.

In the cosmetic container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the net member is provided with a mesh shape at a position corresponding to the discharge port of the guide plate.

In the cosmetic container of the embodiment of the present invention, a discharge plate is provided on the upper surface of the mesh member. The discharge plate is formed with a plurality of discharge ports. The discharge plate is not provided with a discharge port at a position corresponding to the discharge port of the guide plate.

Effects of the Invention

The cosmetic container of the present invention allows liquid cosmetics to be discharged by an air pump, so that the user can apply the cosmetics by using a puff. In order to prevent the cosmetics from splashing when the pump is used to discharge the cosmetics upward, a net member at least partially in the form of a mesh is provided inside, thereby allowing the user to conveniently apply the cosmetics.

Furthermore, the cosmetic container of the present invention allows cosmetics to be discharged to the outside only after passing through the mesh-shaped net member, thereby effectively preventing the cosmetics from splashing even when discharging cosmetics with a slightly low viscosity.

Furthermore, the cosmetic container of the present invention allows cosmetics discharged by the pump to move radially along the discharge path of the guide plate and then be discharged to the outside along the discharge port of the discharge plate through the mesh member, thereby evenly supplying the cosmetics on the upper surface of the discharge plate.

Furthermore, the cosmetic container of the present invention is provided with an edge channel and a sealing member around the discharge channel of the guide plate, thereby preventing the cosmetic from leaking to the outside of the guide plate when discharging the cosmetic.

Furthermore, the cosmetic container of the present invention uses a discharge plate made of SUS300 series stainless steel, and the upper surface of the discharge plate is chrome-plated to ensure antibacterial and hygienic properties. The metal discharge plate cools the cosmetics to maximize user satisfaction.

Furthermore, the cosmetic container of the present invention is constructed with a discharge plate made of a metal material having excellent thermal conductivity, so that before using the cosmetics, when a small amount of cosmetics for a single use is discharged onto the discharge plate made of the metal material, the moisture of the discharged cosmetics evaporates, thereby rapidly lowering the temperature of the cosmetics by utilizing the evaporation of moisture. Furthermore, the heat contained in the cosmetics discharged onto the discharge plate is transferred to and released from the discharge plate made of the metal material having excellent thermal conductivity, thereby removing the latent heat of the cosmetics and rapidly lowering the temperature of the cosmetics, thereby lowering the temperature of the cosmetics applied to the skin before use, thereby providing a cooling sensation to the skin.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

1 and 2 are perspective views of a cosmetic container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a cosmetic container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG4 is a cross-sectional view of a cosmetic container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the guide plate in the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG6 is a top view of the net component in the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a cosmetic container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG8 is a cross-sectional view of a cosmetic container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a top view of a guide plate of a cosmetic container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a top view of a mesh member of a cosmetic container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a cosmetic container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a cosmetic container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a locking portion of a cosmetic container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a graph showing user satisfaction with the cooling effect of the cosmetic container of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a graph showing temperature changes in the cosmetic container of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a graph showing the bacterial growth rate of the cosmetic container of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a graph showing the contamination degree of a conventional impregnated sponge.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing wear of the discharge plate material of the cosmetic container according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description and preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further clarify the objectives, specific advantages, and novel features of the present invention. In this specification, when assigning reference numerals to the various structural elements of the various figures, it should be noted that, whenever possible, identical structural elements, even if depicted in different figures, are assigned the same reference numerals. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known art may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of a cosmetic container according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 shows a state where a cover 80 is closed, and Figure 2 shows a state where the cover 80 is opened.

3 is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4 , a cosmetic container 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a container body 10 , a pump 20 , a guide plate 30 , a mesh member 40 , a discharge plate 50 , a rim 60 , a housing 70 , and a cap 80 .

Cosmetics are stored in the container body 10. The cosmetics stored in the container body 10 can be discharged to the outside by a pump 20 described later. In this case, the cosmetics may include liquid cosmetics.

The container body 10 includes a lower body 12 and an upper body 11. The lower body 12 and the upper body 11 are combined to seal the container body 10. The container body 10 is divided into a lower part and an upper part in order to facilitate the storage of cosmetics in the container body 10.

Specifically, the lower body 12 is in an internally concave shape. In order to store cosmetics, first, the cosmetics are filled into the interior of the lower body 12, and the upper body 11 and the upper part of the lower body 12 are combined to make the upper body 11 cover the lower body 12, so that the cosmetics can be easily filled into the container body 10.

Of course, this embodiment is not limited to the container body 10 formed by the lower body 12 and the upper body 11. An additional cosmetic supply opening (not shown) may be formed in the container body 10. After the cosmetics are received within the container body 10 through the opening, the opening can be sealed, thereby allowing the container body 10 to be filled with cosmetics. In other words, this embodiment does not particularly limit the shape or structure of the container body 10; any shape of container body may be used as long as a space capable of receiving cosmetics is formed.

The container body 10 may be provided with a pump 20 , specifically, the pump 20 may be provided at the center of the upper portion of the container body 10 . Therefore, the cosmetics contained in the container body 10 may be discharged upward from the container body 10 by the pump 20 .

A pressure plate 13 may be formed inside the container body 10. This plate prevents damage to the container body 10 due to a decrease in volume and internal pressure when the cosmetics contained in the container body 10 are discharged using the pump 20. Specifically, as the cosmetics are discharged, the pressure plate 13 descends, thereby maintaining a predetermined pressure within the space containing the cosmetics. To lower the pressure plate 13, an air inlet 14 may be formed in the upper portion of the container to allow air to flow in from the outside.

The pump 20 is mounted on the container body 10 and is used to discharge cosmetics to the outside. The pump 20 may be an air pump that draws in liquid cosmetics contained within the container body 10 and discharges them toward the top of the container body 10, which is the outside of the container body 10. The discharged cosmetics are then released to the outside, accessible to the user's puff, through the guide plate 30, mesh member 40, and discharge plate 50 (described later).

The pump 20 may include a cylinder 21, a piston 22, and a lifting member 23. The cylinder 21 is coupled to the central portion of the container body 10 with a hollow portion 211 and may be integrally formed with the container body 10. A piston 22 and a piston ring 24 may be disposed within the cylinder 21. A first hole 212 may be formed at the bottom of the cylinder 21 for allowing cosmetics to flow in.

The piston 22 is disposed within the cylinder 21 and moves up and down to discharge the cosmetics within the container body 10 to the outside/upper portion. A hollow 221 may be formed within the piston 22 to allow the cosmetics to pass through, and a flange 223 may be provided on the lower surface of the piston 22 to protrude outward. Furthermore, a second hole 222 may be formed on the outer circumference of the piston 22 to allow the cosmetics to flow in.

A piston ring 24 is provided on the outer circumference of the piston 22, sealing the space between the piston 22 and the cylinder 21. The outer side of the piston ring 24 can contact the cylinder 21, while the inner side of the piston ring 24 can contact the piston 22 or the lifting member 23 (described later). The piston ring 24 can be moved up and down by the piston 22 and the lifting member 23. The upward movement of the piston ring 24 is achieved by the flange 223 and is restrained by the lifting member 23. The downward movement of the piston ring 24 is achieved by the lifting member 23 and is restrained by the flange 223.

The lifting member 23 is coupled to the upper portion of the piston 22, and when it is lowered by an external force, it pressurizes the piston 22. The lifting member 23 can surround the upper portion of the piston 22 and be coupled to the piston 22, allowing the lifting member 23 to move up and down together with the piston 22. A piston ring 24 can be coupled to the lower side of the lifting member 23.

A piston ring 24 may be provided between the lifting member 23 and the cylinder 21. To further seal the pump 20, the pump 20 may further include a sealing member 25. The sealing member 25 surrounds the outside of the cylinder 21 and covers a portion of the upper portion of the cylinder 21. The sealing member 25 may be closely attached to the lower portion of the lifting member 23.

Furthermore, the pump 20 may further include an elastic member 26 to provide an upward elastic force to the lifting member 23 and the piston 22. The elastic member 26 may be a spring, with the upper end of the elastic member 26 in close contact with the lower surface of the lifting member 23 and the lower end of the elastic member 26 in close contact with the upper surface of the cylinder 21 or the sealing member 25, thereby pushing the lifting member 23 upward.

The following describes the operating principle of pump 20. First, when lifting member 23 descends, piston 22 also descends. However, piston ring 24 does not descend due to friction with the inner surface of cylinder 21. As a result, second hole 222 formed in the outer circumferential surface of piston 22 disengages from piston ring 24, thereby communicating with the interior space of cylinder 21.

At this point, as the lifting member 23 continues to descend, the piston ring 24 is pressed down by the lifting member 23, decreasing the volume of the interior of the cylinder 21 and increasing the pressure therein. Consequently, the cosmetics in the increased pressure within the cylinder 21 are discharged along the interior of the piston 22 through the second hole 222 on the outer peripheral surface of the piston 22, which communicates with the interior of the cylinder 21. In this case, to prevent backflow of the cosmetics, the pump 20 may be equipped with a backflow prevention member 27 in the first hole 212 formed in the lower center portion of the cylinder 21.

On the contrary, when the lifting member 23 is lifted by the elastic member 26 , the piston ring 24 is stopped by the friction force with the inner surface of the cylinder 21 as when it is lowered, and is lifted by the flange 223 of the piston 22 .

At this point, if the piston ring 24 is in close contact with the flange 223 of the piston 22, it closes the second hole 222 on the outer circumferential surface of the piston 22. Furthermore, as the piston ring 24 rises, the volume of the interior of the cylinder 21 increases, creating a low pressure state. Consequently, the cosmetics contained in the container body 10 naturally flow into the cylinder 21. By repeating this process, the pump 20 can discharge the cosmetics contained in the container body 10 to the outside.

Of course, the present embodiment does not limit the structure of the pump 20 to the above-mentioned manner. In addition to the air pump, the pump 20 can also be used in various ways. In other words, the pump 20 can use any structure as long as it can discharge the cosmetics in the container body 10.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a sponge impregnated with liquid cosmetics may be used instead of the pump 20 as the discharge means. The sponge can discharge the cosmetics contained therein to the outside through the discharge port 31 of the guide plate 30 as it is pressurized by the guide plate 30 described later.

In this case, the sponge may be composed of at least one selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polyether, polyurethane, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyolefin, polyvinyl alcohol, polyamide, polyester, polypropylene, polyacrylic acid, polyvinyl chloride, epoxy resin, sponge, nylon, cotton, non-woven fabric, and the like.

The guide plate 30 is coupled to the upper portion of the pump 20 to guide the cosmetics discharged by the pump 20. The guide plate 30 can be disposed between the pump 20 and a mesh member 40 (described later) and coupled to the lifting member 23 of the pump 20. Lowering the guide plate 30 causes the lifting member 23 to lower.

The guide plate 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5 .

Figure 5 is a top view of the guide plate of the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 5 , the guide plate 30 of the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may have a discharge port 31 at a position corresponding to the outlet of the pump 20. The outlet of the pump 20 is the hollow portion 221 of the piston 22, and the discharge port 31 may be located in the center of the guide plate 30.

The guide plate 30 may also include discharge channels 32, which are connected to the discharge port 31 and are formed radially with the discharge port 31 as the center. Cosmetics are discharged toward the discharge port 31 of the guide plate 30 through the internal cavity 221 of the piston 22. However, the discharge port 51 may not be formed at a position corresponding to the discharge port 31 on the discharge plate 50 (described later). In other words, the upward movement of the cosmetics discharged upward through the discharge port 31 of the guide plate 30 is blocked by the discharge plate 50.

At this time, the cosmetics flow radially along the discharge passage 32 . The discharge port 31 is not connected to the outside in order to prevent the cosmetics from being discharged only in the center of the discharge plate 50 when the pump 20 is operated.

The discharge channels 32 can be formed in a plurality in a radial pattern. In the figure, eight are shown. However, in the present invention, the number of the discharge channels 32 is not limited to 8. However, the discharge channels 32 can be formed in a radially symmetrical shape to uniformly discharge the cosmetics.

Furthermore, the guide plate 30 may include a rim channel 33 formed around the discharge channel 32. Cosmetics are discharged by the pump 20 and flow through the discharge channel 32. If more cosmetics than necessary are discharged, the cosmetics may leak along the outer surface of the guide plate 30, potentially contaminating the container body 10 and other parts. Furthermore, the cosmetics may stain the hands of the user holding the container, causing discomfort. Therefore, in this embodiment, the rim channel 33 is formed around the discharge channel 32. If cosmetics overflow from the discharge channel 32, the rim channel 33 blocks the cosmetics from leaking outward.

In this case, the edge channel 33 may be separated from the discharge channel 32 so as not to communicate with the discharge channel 32. The discharge channel 32 may be radially shaped, and the edge channel 33 may be in a flower shape or a circular shape surrounding the radial discharge channel 32. That is, when viewed from above, the edge channel 33 may be convex outward in the portion where the discharge channel 32 is formed, and convex inward in the portion where the discharge channel 32 is not formed.

A sealing member 34 is placed in the edge channel 33. The sealing member 34 can be formed of a material such as rubber and, like the edge channel 33, can have a flower-shaped or circular shape. Since the sealing member 34 is placed in the edge channel 33, even if cosmetics reach the edge channel 33, they are blocked by the sealing member 34 and may not be discharged outside the guide plate 30.

In this embodiment, the guide plate 30 may further include a circular auxiliary edge channel 38 (see FIG12 ) outside the edge channel 33. In this case, a circular sealing material 39 (see FIG12 ) may be provided in the circular auxiliary edge channel. The circular sealing material is made of a foamed material such as foam rubber or foamed urethane, and together with the sealing member 34, prevents cosmetic leakage. Therefore, in this embodiment, the sealing member 34 provided in the edge channel 33 provides a primary seal, while the sealing material provided in the auxiliary edge channel provides a secondary seal. This double-sealed structure completely prevents cosmetics discharged from the pump 20 from leaking to the outside.

The mesh member 40 is positioned on the cosmetic discharge side of the pump 20. At least a portion of the mesh member 40 is mesh-shaped. The mesh member 40 is positioned above the pump 20, specifically, on the upper surface of the guide portion. In this case, the guide plate 30 may be formed with guide ribs 35 to accommodate the mesh member 40. The mesh member 40 can be positioned within the guide ribs 35 of the guide plate 30.

The net member 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6 .

Figure 6 is a top view of the mesh member in the cosmetic container according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 6, a recessed portion 42 is formed on one side of the mesh member 40 of the cosmetic container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and a protrusion 36 is formed inside the guide rib 35 of the guide plate 30. When the recessed portion 42 and the protrusion 36 engage, the mesh member 40 can be positioned within the guide rib 35. Specifically, when the mesh member 40 is coupled to the guide member, the positioning angle of the mesh member 40 is limited by the recessed portion 42 and the protrusion 36. Alternatively, the mesh member 40 can have a protrusion formed on the mesh member 40 and a recessed portion formed on the guide plate 30 to limit the positioning angle of the mesh member 40.

Here, the placement angle of the net member 40 refers to a specific angle at which the net member 40 can be placed on the guide plate 30 , among angles when the net member 40 is rotated with respect to a line perpendicularly passing through the center of the net member 40 .

The positioning angle of the mesh member 40 is determined so that the radially shaped discharge passages 32 of the guide plate 30 correspond to the mesh portions 41 of the mesh member 40. Of course, if the mesh portions 41 of the mesh member 40 are circular and entirely encompass the discharge passages 32, the positioning angle of the mesh member 40 may not need to be determined. However, if the mesh portions 41 of the mesh member 40 are circular and still closely adhere to the edge passages 33, cosmetics may flow from the discharge passages 32 to the edge passages 33 along the mesh portions 41, thereby reducing sealing efficiency.

Therefore, the mesh portion 41 can entirely encompass the discharge channels 32 and have a shape and size that do not correspond to the edge channels 33. Specifically, for example, if the edge channels 33 are flower-shaped, the mesh portion 41 can be radial, requiring the use of the recesses 42 and protrusions 36 to define the placement angle of the mesh member 40. If the edge channels 33 are circular, the mesh portion 41 can be circular, eliminating the need to define the placement angle of the mesh member 40. However, even if the edge channels 33 are circular, if the mesh portion 41 is radial, it must correspond to the discharge channels, requiring a definition of the placement angle of the mesh member 40. However, the placement angle of the mesh member 40 can be limited to multiple values depending on the number of discharge channels 32, and thus multiple recesses 42 and protrusions 36 can be provided.

As described above, the mesh portion 41 of the net member 40 allows the liquid cosmetic discharged through the guide plate 30 to pass through the mesh portion 41. In this case, the mesh portion 41 of the net member 40 prevents the cosmetic from splashing. Specifically, the mesh portion 41 of the net member 40 slightly impedes the movement of the cosmetic. Therefore, even when the user operates the pump 20 to discharge the cosmetic, the cosmetic flows gently along the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50 without splashing. The mesh portion 41 of the net member 40 can be made of a fiber or blended yarn such as polyester, nylon, wool, or cotton, and can be made of a variety of materials, including iron, zinc, copper, alloys of these metals, and plated metals. Furthermore, the appropriate material should be selected based on the composition and viscosity of the contents, the intended use, and the stability of the product.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the cosmetics are pumped out for use using the pump 20, and the mesh portion 41 of the net member 40 blocks the discharge of the cosmetics, thereby preventing the cosmetics from splashing outside and evenly supplying them to the discharge plate 50. As a result, this embodiment does not contaminate the space used by the embodiment, and improves user convenience.

The discharge plate 50 is disposed on the upper surface of the mesh member 40 and is provided with a plurality of discharge ports 51. The discharge plate 50 can be formed from rust-resistant metal materials such as iron, stainless steel, copper, zinc, tin, and aluminum. Furthermore, it can be composed of alloys of these materials or plated metal materials. In particular, when the discharge plate 50 is plated, it is preferably plated with a material such as chromium, copper, silver, or gold to impart corrosion resistance, antifouling properties, antibacterial properties, and aesthetics, thereby creating a sense of luxury for the user and ensuring hygienic conditions. The discharge ports 51 can be provided at positions corresponding to the mesh portion 41 of the mesh member 40 or the discharge channel 32 of the guide plate 30.

At this time, the thickness of the discharge plate 50 can be 0.1 to 1 mm (preferably 0.2 to 0.3 mm), and can be made of corrosion-resistant and rust-proof metal raw materials such as aluminum, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, etc., and can also be made of raw materials such as ceramics.

Specifically, the discharge plate 50 may be made of stainless steel, such as SUS304, which has excellent corrosion resistance, acid resistance, and heat resistance. In particular, it may be made of 304J1 to improve antibacterial properties and sanitation.

Of course, in this embodiment, the material of the discharge plate 50 is not limited to this, and can be composed of at least one material of the 304 series including 301L, 304L, 304LN, 304N1, 305EG, 309S, 310S, 316, 316L, 316L N, 316Ti, 317L, 321, 347, 329J3L, and 329LD.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the discharge plate 50 formed of SUS300 series stainless steel can maintain the hygiene of the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 on which the cosmetics discharged by the pump 20 are placed and continuously stained, and can effectively prevent corrosion.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the discharge plate 50 is made of a metal material so that the discharge plate 50 can generate heat effectively, thereby achieving a cooling effect to lower the temperature of the cosmetics.

As described above, in this embodiment, an impregnated sponge may be used instead of the pump 20 . In the case of using the impregnated sponge, the discharge plate 50 made of a metal material may be used to pressurize the impregnated sponge.

However, if the discharge plate 50 directly pressurizes the impregnated sponge, as the impregnated sponge and the discharge plate 50 continue to be in contact, the temperature of the discharge plate 50 and the temperature of the impregnated sponge will maintain equilibrium. As a result, when the cosmetics are discharged from the impregnated sponge, the discharge plate 50 may not be able to cool the cosmetics. In addition, air may flow into the impregnated sponge through the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50, thereby contaminating the cosmetics contained in the impregnated sponge.

However, in this embodiment, even if an impregnated sponge is used, the guide plate 30 and the mesh member 40 are arranged between the discharge plate 50 and the impregnated sponge, thereby isolating the discharge plate 50 from the discharge unit of the impregnated sponge, etc., thereby preventing the above-mentioned disadvantages from occurring.

That is, in this embodiment, the discharge plate 50 is separated from the discharge unit that discharges the cosmetics, so that the discharge plate 50 can be maintained at a temperature relatively lower than that of the cosmetics. Therefore, when the cosmetics discharged through the discharge unit come into contact with the discharge plate 50, they are cooled, thereby providing the user with an extremely satisfying feeling.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, air pump 20 is used as the discharge unit. Therefore, even if air flows in through discharge port 51 formed in discharge plate 50, this air is prevented from being transferred to the cosmetics contained within pump 20, thereby protecting the cosmetics from contamination. Furthermore, in this embodiment, using pump 20 minimizes the remaining amount of cosmetics to approximately 5% compared to using an impregnated sponge.

When cosmetics adhere to the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 and the user rubs the cosmetics onto it with a powder puff or the like, the powder contained in the cosmetics may wear the upper surface of the discharge plate 50. Therefore, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 is coated or plated with a specific substance. This prevents the durability of the discharge plate 50 from being degraded even when the user rubs the cosmetics onto the upper surface of the discharge plate 50.

In this case, the discharge plate 50 may be plated with a metal different from the metal constituting the discharge plate 50 , for example, chromium plating. Specifically, trivalent chromium plating or hexavalent chromium plating may be applied to the discharge plate 50 .

As described above, in this embodiment, the discharge plate 50 is formed of a metal material and chrome-plated on at least one side. This ensures hygienic, antimicrobial, and durable properties. Furthermore, cosmetics that have stained the discharge plate 50 can be easily wiped off, allowing for clean use and improved user convenience. This is because in this embodiment, the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 is exposed to the outside without requiring additional components.

The discharge passage 32 of the guide plate 30 is radially shaped, and the mesh portion 41 of the net member 40 is in a form including the discharge passage 32 of the guide plate 30 . The discharge port 51 may be radially shaped like the discharge passage 32 .

In this case, the radially arranged discharge ports 51 can have larger diameters as they move away from the center of the discharge plate 50. Cosmetics are discharged from the center by the pump 20, flowing along the discharge channel 32 of the guide plate 30. Therefore, the flow rate of cosmetics decreases as they move away from the center. Therefore, if the diameter of the discharge ports 51 is uniform, the cosmetics can be unevenly distributed on the upper surface of the discharge plate 50, resulting in larger discharge ports 51 as they move away from the center.

As described above, the discharge port 51 does not need to be formed in the center portion of the discharge plate 50. This is because if the discharge port 51 is formed in the center portion of the discharge plate 50, when the guide plate 30 is strongly pressurized, the cosmetics may pass through the discharge port 31 of the guide plate 30, the mesh portion 41 of the net member 40, and the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50 at once, splashing out.

The diameter of the discharge port 51 formed in the discharge plate 50 can be very small, ranging from 0.1 to 1 mm. The small diameter of the discharge port 51 allows the user to easily and precisely adjust the amount of cosmetics discharged from the pump 20 toward the upper portion of the discharge plate 50 and prevents foreign matter from entering through the discharge port 51.

Specifically, the discharge ports 51 can be arranged radially at 45-degree intervals with respect to the center of the discharge plate 50, and three discharge ports 51 can be arranged side by side in a predetermined direction away from the center of the discharge plate 50. In this case, the three discharge ports 51 arranged side by side can have diameters of 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.5 mm in order of approach from the center of the discharge plate 50.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the air-pressure pump 20 is provided with a discharge plate 50 having a discharge port 51 of a very small diameter as described above, thereby maximally blocking the contact between the cosmetics and the air, thereby fully preventing some of the ingredients contained in the cosmetics from volatilizing.

As described above, since the discharge port 51 has a very small diameter, it is difficult to accurately form the discharge port 51 when the discharge plate 50 is manufactured by injection molding. Therefore, in this embodiment, the discharge port 51 is formed by etching after the discharge plate 50 is manufactured, thereby producing a discharge port 51 of 0.1 mm.

To align the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50 with the radial discharge passage 32 of the guide plate 30, a protrusion 37 may be formed on one side of the guide plate 30, and a coupling opening 52 may be formed in the discharge plate 50 to engage with the protrusion 37. Specifically, the discharge plate 50 is positioned on the guide plate 30 by coupling the coupling opening 52 with the protrusion 37 of the guide plate 30. This is to restrict the placement angle of the discharge plate 50, as described above with respect to the mesh member 40. The details regarding this are replaced with those described above with respect to the recessed portion 42 and the protruding portion 36.

The edge portion 60 is coupled to the upper portion of the guide plate 30 and the container body 10. The edge portion 60 may include an inner edge portion 61 and an outer edge portion 62. The inner edge portion 61 surrounds the edge of the discharge plate 50 and couples to the guide plate 30, thereby securing the guide plate 30, the mesh member 40, and the discharge plate 50 in a press-fitted state. The inner edge portion 61 is then passed through, exposing the discharge plate 50 to the outside, allowing cosmetics discharged toward the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 to be exposed.

The inner edge portion 61 can be integrally formed with the discharge plate 50. This is because when the inner edge portion 61 descends, the discharge plate 50 descends with it. In this case, the material of the inner edge portion 61 can be the same as or similar to that of the discharge plate 50. For example, it can be made of a metal such as iron, stainless steel, copper, zinc, tin, aluminum, or alloys of these materials, or a plated metal material. Furthermore, similar to the discharge plate 50, the inner edge portion 61 can be plated with a metal such as chromium, copper, silver, or gold to enhance its aesthetics and durability.

The outer edge portion 62 can be disposed outside the inner edge portion 61 and coupled to the container body 10. However, the outer edge portion 62 is not fixed to the inner edge portion 61, but rather allows the inner edge portion 61 to be raised and lowered, and surrounds the outer side of the inner edge portion 61. To this end, inner serrations 611 are formed on the outer surface of the inner edge portion 61, and outer serrations 621 corresponding to the inner serrations 611 of the inner edge portion 61 are formed on the inner surface of the outer edge portion 62. Thus, the outer edge portion 62 restricts the rotation of the inner edge portion 61 while allowing it to be raised and lowered.

In the side surface of the outer edge portion 62 , a hinge connection portion of a cover 80 described later and a portion where a hook portion 72 is formed may be in a recessed state to avoid interference between the structures during connection.

The outer edge portion 62 is coupled to the housing 70 (described later), and the inner edge portion 61 can be raised and lowered relative to the outer edge portion 62 to activate the pump 20. Specifically, when a user, while holding the housing 70, applies pressure to the discharge plate 50 inside the inner edge portion 61 with a puff (not shown), the inner edge portion 61 coupled to the discharge plate 50 descends inside the outer edge portion 62 coupled to the housing 70, and the guide plate 30 descends with it, activating the pump 20 and supplying cosmetics to the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 and the inner side of the inner edge portion 61. Therefore, the user can use a puff or the like to apply cosmetics exposed to the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 to the skin for use.

The outer shell 70 has a structure that surrounds the periphery of the container body 10. The outer shell 70 has a space for placing the container body 10, but an opening 71 for exposing the container body 10 may be formed at the bottom of the outer shell 70. This allows the user to push the container body 10 upward through the opening 71 of the outer shell 70 to separate the container body 10, thereby allowing the container body 10 to be replaced.

The upper surface of the housing 70 is covered in the order from the outer side toward the center by the outer edge portion 62, the inner edge portion 61, and the discharge plate 50. Therefore, the user cannot see the guide plate 30, the net member 40, the pump 20, etc. from the outside. This embodiment improves the aesthetics and user satisfaction.

The housing 70 may include a hook portion 72. The hook portion 72 engages with the lid 80 to prevent it from opening, and may be integrally formed from a button 721 and a catch 722. Specifically, the hook portion 72 can control the opening and closing of the lid 80 by causing the catch 722 to move in a pressurized direction when the user presses the button 721, thereby disengaging the catch 722 from the lid 80.

The cover 80 opens and closes one side (in this embodiment, the upper side) of the housing 70. One side of the cover 80 can be hinged to the housing 70, allowing it to rotate about the center of the hinge to open the upper portion of the housing 70. At this time, the cover 80 can be secured by the hook portion 72 described above, sealing the upper portion of the housing 70.

The cover 80 is hinged to the housing 70 , and a spring or the like is provided at the hinge joint portion so that the cover 80 can be automatically opened when the lock of the cover 80 is released by the hook portion 72 .

A mirror 81 may be provided on the inner side of the lid 80 , so that the user can open the lid 80 and pressurize the discharge plate 50 or the inner edge portion 61 while looking at the mirror 81 to discharge the cosmetics from the container body 10 for use.

As described above, in this embodiment, when cosmetics are discharged from the pump 20, the mesh member 40 restricts the movement of the cosmetics, thereby preventing the cosmetics from being sprayed from the upper surface of the discharge plate 50, thereby allowing the user to use the cosmetics conveniently and cleanly.

FIG7 is an exploded perspective view of a cosmetic container according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG8 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetic container according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

7 and 8 , the cosmetic container according to the second embodiment of the present invention may further include a button portion 90 .

Hereinafter, the structure of this embodiment will be described with emphasis on the parts that are different from those of the first embodiment. However, the structure of this embodiment and the structure of the first embodiment are not necessarily identical because they have the same reference numerals.

The guide plate 30 may be a circular plate with one side cut away to ensure space for the button portion 90, described later. In this case, the protrusion described in the first embodiment may be omitted. However, the discharge port 31 and discharge channel 32 formed on the upper portion of the guide plate 30 may remain the same as in the first embodiment.

The discharge plate 50 is the same as the guide plate 30, and is in the form of a circular plate with one side cut, and omits the joint 52. However, since both the guide plate 30 and the discharge plate 50 are in the form of a circular plate with one side cut, even without the protrusion or joint included in the first embodiment, alignment can be performed smoothly.

The edge portion 60 is coupled to the upper portion of the guide plate 30 and the container body 10. In this embodiment, the pump 20 can be operated using the button portion 90. Therefore, unlike the edge portion 60 of the first embodiment, the edge portion 60 of this embodiment can be formed as a single integral body. Since it is firmly fixed to the container body 10, it may not be raised or lowered.

The edge portion 60 may be formed with a through-hole 63 for exposing one side of a button portion 90, described later, to the outside. As will be described later, the button portion 90 activates the pump 20 when the user presses the protrusion 93. Therefore, the protrusion 93 is preferably exposed to the outside to allow the user to apply pressure. Therefore, the through-hole 63 provided in the edge portion 60 makes it easier for the user to use the button portion 90.

The button portion 90 is located above the pump 20 and operates the pump 20 by applying pressure. When the user applies pressure to the portion exposed through the through-hole 63 of the rim portion 60, the button portion 90 lowers the lifting member 23 of the pump 20, thereby discharging the cosmetics contained in the pump 20. The button portion 90 may include an auxiliary button 91 and a main button 92.

One end of the auxiliary button 91 is placed on the upper surface of the lifting component 23, and the other end of the auxiliary button 91 is tilted downward. The auxiliary button 91 is placed on the container body 10 (specifically, on the upper body 11) to provide elastic force to the main button 92 described later.

The main button 92 is positioned above the auxiliary button 91. A protrusion 93 is formed at one end of the main button 92, and a portion of the main button 92 is positioned on the upper surface of the lifting member 23. In this configuration, the portion of the upper surface of the lifting member 23 where the end of the auxiliary button 91 is positioned and the portion where the portion of the main button 92 is positioned are positioned opposite each other. This ensures that when the main button 92 and auxiliary button 91 are used to lower the lifting member 23, the lifting member 23 descends stably without tilting.

The protrusion 93 of the main button 92 can be exposed through the through-hole 63 of the edge portion 60 and pressed by the user. When the user presses the protrusion 93, the portion of the main button 92 located above the lifting member 23 descends, and the end of the auxiliary button 91 located above the lifting member 23, pressed by the main button 92, also descends. Thus, the main button 92 and the auxiliary button 91 can be used to lower the lifting member 23 and discharge cosmetics onto the discharge plate 50.

Of course, in this embodiment, instead of the button portion 90 described above, a button portion (not shown) may be provided that protrudes from the side of the container body 10 and, when pressed by the user, activates the pump 20. Furthermore, in this embodiment, various structures for activating the pump 20 may be employed, including, for example, a structure that activates the pump 20 by rotating a screw thread.

As described above, unlike the first embodiment, the edge portion 60 of this embodiment does not descend directly, but utilizes the button portion 90 to discharge the cosmetics toward the discharge plate 50. Thus, in the first embodiment, when the user presses the discharge plate 50 with a puff or the like to discharge the cosmetics, the problem of the discharge port 51 being blocked by the puff, which may result in the inability to discharge the cosmetics smoothly, is compensated, and the cosmetics can be discharged more simply, thereby maximizing the user's satisfaction.

9 is a top view of a guide plate of a cosmetic container according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a top view of a net member of the cosmetic container according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 9 and 10 , the cosmetic container of the third embodiment of the present invention differs from the aforementioned embodiment in the discharge passage 32 of the guide plate 30 and the mesh portion 41 of the net member 40. The following description focuses on the structural differences between this embodiment and the first and second embodiments. However, the structure of this embodiment is not necessarily identical to that of the first and second embodiments, as indicated by the same reference numerals.

The guide plate 30 is coupled to the upper portion of the pump 20 to guide the cosmetics discharged by the pump 20. As described in the first embodiment, the guide plate 30 has a discharge port 31, a discharge channel 32, and an edge channel 33. The discharge channel 32 has a narrowing or widening shape as it moves away from the discharge port 31, which is the center of the guide plate 30.

When cosmetics are discharged from the pump 20, the cosmetics pass through the discharge port 31 and move along the discharge channel 32 before being discharged to the outside through the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50. When cosmetics are discharged from the discharge port 51 located away from the center of the discharge plate 50, it is necessary to fully fill the cosmetics at a point between the discharge port 31 and the discharge channel 32 (a point connected to the discharge port 51 located away from the center). As a result, the amount of cosmetics discharged from the discharge port 51 located away from the center may be insufficient.

Therefore, this embodiment has a configuration in which the discharge passage 32 becomes narrower as it moves away from the discharge port 31, thereby minimizing the amount of cosmetics remaining in the discharge passage 32. Even if the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50 is located away from the center of the discharge plate 50, a sufficient amount of cosmetics can be discharged.

Mesh member 40 is disposed on the side of pump 20 where cosmetics are discharged. At least a portion of mesh member 40 is meshed. Specifically, cosmetics are discharged from mesh portion 41 within mesh member 40. This embodiment prevents splashing of cosmetics discharged from pump 20 when using low-viscosity cosmetics.

The mesh portion 41 has a shape corresponding to the discharge channel 32. Specifically, the mesh portion 41 is radially arranged to correspond to the discharge channel, and may be narrowed or expanded (preferably narrowed) as it moves away from the center. This is to ensure that the mesh portion 41 fully covers the discharge channel 32, thereby preventing low-viscosity cosmetics from splashing.

As described above, the discharge passage 32 of the guide plate 30 of this embodiment is narrowed as it moves away from the discharge port 31 , so that a sufficient amount of cosmetics can be discharged from all the discharge ports 51 formed in the discharge plate 50 , thereby improving user satisfaction.

11 is a perspective view of a cosmetic container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetic container according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a locking portion of the cosmetic container according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 11 to 13 , the cosmetic container 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention further includes a locking portion 100. The following description focuses on the structural differences between this embodiment and the first through third embodiments. However, the fact that this embodiment shares the same reference numerals as the first through third embodiments does not necessarily imply the same structure.

The locking portion 100 restricts the discharge of cosmetics from the pump 20. A portion of the locking portion 100 protrudes outside the housing 70 so that it can be pressed by a user as needed to restrict the operation of the pump 20.

The locking portion 100 is included in this embodiment because when a user pressurizes the discharge plate 50 and causes the cosmetics to be discharged from the pump 20 to the upper surface of the discharge plate 50, and then uses a puff to evenly spread the cosmetics on the discharge plate 50, the user may pressurize the discharge plate 5 while rubbing the cosmetics with the puff, which may cause the cosmetics to be discharged unintentionally by the user.

Therefore, this embodiment has a locking portion 100, so that after the user discharges a desired amount of cosmetics onto the upper surface of the dispensing plate 50, the locking portion 100 is pressed to restrict the discharge of the cosmetics, thereby allowing the user to conveniently use the cosmetics discharged on the dispensing plate 50 with a powder puff.

To this end, preferably, a locking portion 100 is formed on the housing 70 held by the user. At least one locking portion 100 is provided, and no matter which locking portion 100 is actuated, the discharge of the pump 20 can be successfully restricted. As an example, the locking portions 100 can be provided on the left and right sides of the hinged joint portion of the housing 70 and the cover 80, respectively.

The locking portion 100 includes an elastic piece 101, a protrusion 102, and a locking protrusion 103. The elastic piece 101 protrudes from at least one side (preferably both sides) of the locking portion 100 by a predetermined length and exerts an elastic force. The elastic force of the elastic piece 101 acts on the protrusion 102, causing it to protrude outward from the container body 10 when no external force is applied.

One end of the elastic sheet 101 can be connected to the protrusion 102 described later, and the other end of the elastic sheet 101 can be in close contact with the outside of the container body 10. At this time, if the protrusion 102 is pressed inward by the user, the other end of the elastic sheet 101 slides along the outside of the container body 10 and allows the protrusion 102 to be introduced.

The protrusion 102 is exposed to the outside of the housing 70 and is pressed by the user. To this end, a through hole (not shown) corresponding to the shape of the protrusion 102 may be formed in the housing 70.

The protrusion 102 may have a curved shape so that the user can press it conveniently and improve the appearance. A friction surface is formed on the outer surface of the protrusion 102, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

The protrusion 102 is subjected to the elastic force of the elastic sheet 101 outward from the center of the pump 20. If pressed by a user, it moves toward the center of the pump 20. At this time, the locking part 100 can be locked as the locking protrusion 103 and the protrusion 102 move together.

The locking protrusion 103 is provided on the protrusion 102 to limit the descent of the discharge plate 50. Specifically, when the protrusion 102 is pressed by the user, the locking protrusion 103 can move from the outside to the inside with the center of the pump 20 as the reference, and the locking protrusion 103 moving inward limits the descent of the discharge plate 50.

At this time, the upper surface of the locking protrusion 103 is in close contact with the lower end of the inner edge portion 61, which is a structure that can be lowered in the edge portion 60, to limit the descent of the inner edge portion 61. As a result, the descent of the discharge plate 50 can be restricted, thereby restricting the discharge of cosmetics from the pump 20.

Of course, this embodiment can be used in combination with the button portion 90 described in the second embodiment. In this case, the locking portion 100 can restrict the downward movement of the button portion 90, thereby preventing the operation of the pump 20. In this case, the locking protrusion 103 of the locking portion 100 is closely attached to the lower surface of the button portion 90 due to the introduction of the protrusion 102, thereby restricting the operation of the button portion 90.

As described above, in this embodiment, after the cosmetics are discharged toward the discharge plate 50, the user can simply limit the operation of the pump 20 through the locking portion 100. Thus, even if the user uses a puff to press the cosmetics discharged toward the discharge plate 50 and spread them evenly, the cosmetics are prevented from being discharged, thereby preventing waste of cosmetics and greatly improving user satisfaction.

The cooling effect of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention is demonstrated and explained below using specific experimental data.

FIG. 14 is a graph showing user satisfaction with the cooling effect of the cosmetic container of the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a graph showing temperature changes of the cosmetic container of the present invention.

Table 1 below shows user satisfaction with the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention and conventional cosmetic containers after being left for one minute under specific temperature conditions. The satisfaction ratings were averaged from 50 users on a 5-point scale. The numerical values in Table 1 are graphically shown in Figure 14.

Table 1

Referring to Table 1 and FIG. 14 , the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention includes a discharge unit 20 formed of a pump (specifically, an air pump) 20 or an impregnated sponge, and a discharge plate 50. Therefore, the embodiments can be divided into two types based on the type of discharge unit 20. Furthermore, conventional cosmetic containers can be divided into those that discharge cosmetics using an air pump and those that discharge cosmetics using an impregnated sponge.

It is found that the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention, in the embodiment comprising the air pump 20 and the metal discharge plate 50 , has a higher user satisfaction when used after storage at various temperatures than other embodiments of the present invention or conventional cosmetic containers.

Furthermore, in the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention, in the case of the embodiment composed of the impregnated sponge and the metal discharge plate 50 , user satisfaction after use after storage at various temperatures was superior to that of conventional cosmetic containers.

As described above, the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention has a higher user satisfaction with the cooling effect than conventional cosmetic containers. This is because the metal discharge plate 50 effectively cools the cosmetics discharged from the air pump 20 or the impregnated sponge. In contrast, conventional cosmetic containers consisting solely of an air pump or an impregnated sponge do not produce any cooling effect on the cosmetics, and thus have a lower user satisfaction rate.

The cooling effect of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention can be specifically demonstrated by the following Table 2 and FIG. 15 .

Table 2

0 15 30 45 60 (Second) Air pump + metal discharge plate 45.8 40 38.1 31 27.5 temperature Impregnated sponge + metal spit plate 46.4 43 41.3 35 31.1 temperature air pump 47 45 42.6 38.5 35.2 temperature Impregnated sponge 47.4 46.5 43.7 41.7 39.6 temperature

Table 2 shows the surface temperatures of the containers (the surface where the user applies cosmetics with a puff; in the case of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention, this refers to the top surface of the discharge plate 50; in the case of a conventional cosmetic container equipped with an air pump, this refers to the air pump outlet; in the case of a conventional cosmetic container equipped with an impregnated sponge, this refers to the top surface of the impregnated sponge) measured at different times after the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention and conventional cosmetic containers were stored at a specific temperature (50°C) for a predetermined period of time (each cosmetic container was placed in an incubator maintaining a predetermined temperature and stored until the incubator's temperature was fully transferred to the container; in this experiment, the storage period was 4 hours). The values in Table 2 were then plotted as a graph in Figure 15, showing the average values of three measurements for each example.

Referring to Table 2 and FIG. 15 , it can be confirmed that in the embodiment of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention using the air pump 20 as the discharge unit 20, when observed at 15-second intervals after one minute from the time of placement at room temperature, the surface temperature drops sharply, and after 60 seconds, the surface cools to 27.5°C.

Alternatively, it was confirmed that in the embodiment of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention in which the impregnated sponge was used as the discharge unit 20, the surface temperature dropped sufficiently, and after 60 seconds, the surface cooled to 31.1 degrees.

However, because conventional cosmetic containers do not include a structure that allows for a rapid temperature drop when exposed to room temperature after being stored at 50°C, conventional cosmetic containers with air pumps maintain a temperature of 35°C or above after 60 seconds, while conventional cosmetic containers with impregnated sponges maintain a temperature of approximately 40°C after 60 seconds.

Specifically, the experimental data presented above demonstrates that the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention, when heated to 50°C within the metal discharge plate 50 and then exposed to a room temperature of 20°C, experiences a sharp temperature drop. This imparts a cooling effect to the cosmetics as they are discharged toward the upper surface of the discharge plate 50. Therefore, the cooling effect of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention is clearly demonstrated by these temperature measurement results and is even more pronounced when compared to conventional cosmetic containers. This suggests that the present invention can significantly improve user satisfaction.

However, the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention has a higher temperature reduction effect when the air pump 20 is used as the discharge unit 20 than when the impregnated sponge is used as the discharge unit 20. This is because the contact area with the discharge plate 50 is small or almost non-existent in the case of the air pump 20, and when stored at 50 degrees, the heat absorbed in the cosmetics is not transferred to the discharge plate 50.

As described above, in the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention, the discharge plate 50 is made of a metal material, which allows for rapid cooling of the upper surface of the discharge plate 50. When the cosmetics are discharged, the heat within the cosmetics is released to the outside, thereby maximizing the user's satisfaction with the cooling sensation.

The antibacterial effect of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention is demonstrated and explained below using specific experimental data.

Figure 16 is a graph showing the bacterial growth rate of the cosmetic container of the present invention, and Figure 17 is a graph showing the contamination rate of a conventional impregnated sponge. Table 3 is a table showing the bacterial growth values of the cosmetic container of the present invention and conventional cosmetic containers. Table 3 is plotted in Figure 16.

In the experiments shown in Figure 16 and Table 3, preservative-free cosmetics were used. Experiments were conducted using the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention with both the air pump 20 and the impregnated sponge as the dispensing unit 20. A conventional cosmetic container with an impregnated sponge was also used as a control. For four weeks, users applied the cosmetics from the container using a powder puff.

In the experiment shown in FIG17 , a UV blocker (a product containing disodium phenylbenzimidazole sulfonate that fluoresces under UV light) was applied to the skin, and the cosmetics applied to the impregnated sponge were used as generally used for one to two weeks to confirm whether the UV blocker remained on the impregnated sponge using UV light.

Table 3

Because the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention includes a metal discharge plate 50, even if a user applies cosmetics expelled from the discharge plate 50 with a puff, the user's skin keratin and other substances stuck to the puff cannot be drawn into the discharge unit 20 beyond the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50. Therefore, as shown in Table 3 and FIG. 16 , when the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention is compared to a conventional cosmetic container without a discharge plate 50, bacterial growth is significantly reduced or absent.

The cosmetic container 1 of the present invention has a sufficiently small diameter (less than 1 mm) of the discharge port 51 of the discharge plate 50. Therefore, even though the discharge unit 20 communicates with the outside through the discharge port 51, nutrients such as keratin are effectively prevented from reaching bacteria. Furthermore, when the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention utilizes the air pump 20, the discharge port 51 can be positioned offset from the outlet of the air pump 20, completely blocking the supply of nutrients. Consequently, it was confirmed that bacterial growth did not occur when the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention utilized the air pump 20.

In contrast, in conventional cosmetic containers using an impregnated sponge, the entire upper surface of the impregnated sponge is exposed to the outside. Furthermore, since the puff directly contacts the impregnated sponge, bacteria from the keratin and other substances adhering to the puff are continuously fed to the impregnated sponge. Consequently, it is known that bacteria rapidly multiply as cosmetics are expelled from the impregnated sponge using the puff.

In particular, referring to Figure 17 , it can be clearly seen that as the user uses the puff to apply the cosmetics impregnated with the impregnated sponge, the UV blocker on the user's skin migrates toward the impregnated sponge. This indicates that the user's skin keratin is also attached to the impregnated sponge, demonstrating that conventional cosmetic containers can frequently harbor bacteria.

In contrast, the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention utilizes the discharge plate 50 to effectively prevent the powder puff from directly contacting the discharge unit 20. In particular, when the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention utilizes the air pump 20, even if the user continues to use the powder puff to apply cosmetics, structurally, keratin and the like are completely prevented from flowing into the cosmetics contained within the air pump 20.

As described above, the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention is provided with a discharge plate 50 having a discharge port 51 with a small diameter, thereby preventing the powder puff from directly contacting the outlet of the discharge unit 20. When the user uses the powder puff to apply makeup, nutrients are prevented from being supplied to bacteria remaining in the cosmetics through the powder puff, thereby completely preventing the cosmetics from being contaminated.

Table 4 below shows the bacterial survival values of the cosmetic container of the present invention. In this experiment, bacteria (Escherichia coli, Bacillus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) or fungi (Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans) were inoculated into cosmetics (without preservatives) within the discharge unit 20 of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention, and the bacterial count was measured daily.

At this time, 1g of cosmetics was collected and diluted 10 times in neutralizing solution, applied to SDC medium, and cultured in a constant temperature bath at 37 degrees for more than 24 hours. The number of colonies (bacteria) was observed to indicate the number of bacteria. 1g of cosmetics was collected and diluted 10 times in neutralizing solution, applied to SDA medium, and cultured in a constant temperature bath at 30 degrees for more than 24 hours. The number of colonies (bacteria) was observed to indicate the number of fungi.

Table 4

The cosmetic container 1 of the present invention may be provided with an air pump 20 or an impregnated sponge as the discharge unit 20. However, in the case of the air pump 20, air intrusion may be prevented, whereas in the case of the impregnated sponge, air intrusion may be allowed to a certain extent.

Referring to Table 4, it can be confirmed that when the discharge unit 20 of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention is an air pump 20, the number of bacteria and fungi has dropped sharply to less than 20 on the second day. This is because the air pump 20 blocks the flow of air and other substances into the cosmetics contained within, thus preventing the bacteria from being supplied with nutrients necessary for survival.

In contrast, it was confirmed that when the discharge unit 20 of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention was an impregnated sponge, the number of bacteria and fungi was relatively large when compared with the case where the air pump 20 was used.

That is, when considering the above experimental results, the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention utilizes the air pump 20 as the discharge unit 20 instead of the impregnated sponge, thereby minimizing the survival of bacteria and innovatively preventing cosmetics from being contaminated.

The durability and hygienic properties of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention will be described below using specific experimental data.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing wear of the discharge plate material of the cosmetic container according to the present invention.

The material of the discharge plate 50 of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention used in the experiment shown in FIG. 18 is SUS304 stainless steel metal, while the material of the discharge plate 50 used as the control group is general plastic.

As shown in FIG18 , it was confirmed that when the upper surface of the discharge plate 50, which discharges cosmetics, was rubbed approximately 20 times with a powder puff, no scratches occurred at all on the metal discharge plate 50. However, it was clearly confirmed that many scratches occurred on the plastic plate after only 20 uses.

Specifically, the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention utilizes a metal, non-plastic discharge plate 50, effectively preventing wear and tear when cosmetics are massaged onto the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 with a powder puff. Furthermore, the present invention suppresses scratches, ensuring both durability and hygiene, compared to conventional cosmetic containers 1 that retain cosmetics on scratches, affecting their appearance and accelerating contamination.

The cosmetics used in the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention may contain inorganic pigments such as calcium carbonate ( _CaCO₃ ), titanium oxide ( _TiO₂ ), talc, natural minerals, or metal compounds as solid microparticles. Because these inorganic pigments are very hard, there is a concern that the dispensing plate 50 may be abraded when the cosmetics are applied to the upper surface of the dispensing plate 50 using a puff. Therefore, the dispensing plate 50 of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention may have a Vickers hardness value of 120 to 200 HV. The Vickers hardness value is measured using the AS TME92 test and quantifies the area of the indentation produced when a diamond is pressed against the object being measured.

Therefore, in the present invention, the Vickers hardness of the discharge plate 50 is set to 120 HV or higher. This effectively prevents the discharge plate 50 from being scratched or worn by friction from the puff, even when using cosmetics containing hard inorganic pigments. Furthermore, in the present invention, the Vickers hardness of the discharge plate 50 is set to 200 HV or lower, optimizing the manufacturing components of the discharge plate 50 and facilitating processing and molding (such as etching to form the discharge port 51).

Furthermore, in the present invention, the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 is exposed to the outside, and the user can use a puff to apply the cosmetics discharged on the upper surface of the discharge plate 50, so that the surface that can be applied with the puff is separated from the discharge unit 20, and the surface in contact with the puff can be wiped at any time, thereby having the advantage of being able to maintain hygiene cleanly.

As shown in Table 5 below, 50 users evaluated the hygienic performance of the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention, in which the discharge unit 20 comprises an air pump 20 or an impregnated sponge, and a conventional cosmetic container consisting solely of an air pump or an impregnated sponge, on a scale of 5. The results confirm that the cosmetic container 1 of the present invention received significantly better hygienic evaluations than the conventional cosmetic container. In particular, when compared to the conventional cosmetic container consisting solely of an impregnated sponge, the present invention maximizes hygienic performance due to the presence of the discharge plate 50.

Table 5

Therefore, in the present invention, the cosmetics discharged from the discharge unit 20 are placed on the upper surface of the discharge plate 50, and the cosmetics on the upper surface of the discharge plate 50 exposed to the outside can be wiped off. As compared with conventional cosmetic containers, hygiene can be improved and skin problems of users can be prevented.

As shown in this way, user satisfaction with cooling and experimental data on surface temperature changes indicate that the present invention exhibits an outstanding cooling effect. Experimental data on bacterial growth and bacterial reproduction indicate that the present invention exhibits antibacterial properties. Experimental data on scratching and user satisfaction with hygiene indicate that the present invention exhibits both durability and hygienic properties. Therefore, the present invention maximizes overall user satisfaction through these multiple advantages.

The present invention has been described in detail above through specific embodiments, but this is only used to specifically illustrate the present invention. The present invention is not limited thereto. It is obvious that within the technical concept of the present invention, ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can make modifications and improvements.

Simple modifications and variations of the present invention all fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific protection scope of the present invention can be clarified based on the protection scope of the appended claims.

Description of Reference Signs

1: Cosmetic container 10: Container body

11: Upper body 12: Lower body

13: Pressure plate 14: Air inlet

20: Discharge unit, pump 21: Cylinder

211: Hollow 212: First hole

22: Piston 221: Hollow

222: Second hole 223: Flange

23: Lifting parts 24: Piston ring

25: Sealing part 26: Elastic part

27: Backflow prevention component 30: Guide plate

31: discharge port 32: discharge channel

33: Edge channel 34: Sealing component

35: Guide rib 36: Protrusion

37: protrusion 38: auxiliary edge channel

39: Sealing material 40: Net component

41: Mesh part 42: Recessed part

50: Discharge plate 51: Discharge port

52: Joint 60: Edge

61: Inner edge 611: Inner serrations

62: Outer edge 621: Outer serrations

63: Through port 70: Housing

71: Opening part 72: Hooking part

721: button 722: buckle

80: Cover 81: Mirror

90: Button 91: Auxiliary button

92: Main button 93: Protrusion

100: Locking part 101: Elastic piece

102: Protrusion 103: Locking protrusion

Claims (15)

1. A cosmetic container, characterized in that it comprises: The discharge unit is used to discharge cosmetics to the outside; A mesh component is disposed on the side from which the cosmetic is discharged from the discharge unit, and at least a portion of it is in the form of a mesh to prevent the cosmetic discharged from the discharge unit from splashing. A dispensing plate, disposed on the upper surface of the aforementioned mesh component, protrudes outwards into the area accessible to the user's powder puff, and has multiple dispensing openings; and A guide plate, disposed between the discharge unit and the mesh component, is used to guide the cosmetics discharged by the discharge unit to the plurality of discharge ports. The aforementioned guide plate includes: A discharge port is located at a position corresponding to the outlet of the aforementioned discharge unit; and The discharge channel is formed on the upper part of the guide plate and is connected to the discharge outlet. 2. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein the discharge unit is a pump. 3. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein the guide plate further comprises: An edge channel is formed on the upper part of the guide plate and around the periphery of the discharge channel; and A sealing component is placed in the aforementioned edge channel. 4. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein the mesh component is placed on the upper surface of the guide plate. 5. The cosmetic container according to claim 4, wherein the guide plate is provided with guide ribs for placing the mesh component. 6. The cosmetic container according to claim 5, characterized in that, A recess is formed on one side of the aforementioned mesh component. A protrusion is formed on the inner side of the guide rib of the guide plate at a position corresponding to the recess, and the protrusion is used to limit the placement angle of the mesh component. 7. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing plate has the dispensing port formed at a position corresponding to the mesh portion of the mesh component. 8. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, characterized in that it further includes an edge portion, which is combined with the upper part of the guide plate and the container body of the cosmetic container. 9. The cosmetic container according to claim 8, wherein the edge portion comprises: The inner edge portion is joined to the upper part of the aforementioned guide plate; and The outer edge portion is located outside the aforementioned inner edge portion and is combined with the aforementioned container body. 10. The cosmetic container according to claim 9, wherein the inner edge portion moves up and down relative to the outer edge portion to enable the discharge unit to operate. 11. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein the discharge channel is formed radially with the discharge outlet as the center. 12. The cosmetic container according to claim 11, wherein the mesh portion of the mesh component is arranged radially in relation to the discharge channel of the guide plate. 13. The cosmetic container according to claim 12, characterized in that, The aforementioned multiple outlets and the mesh-shaped portions of the aforementioned mesh components are arranged radially. 14. The cosmetic container according to claim 11, wherein the mesh component is provided with a mesh shape at a position corresponding to the outlet of the guide plate. 15. The cosmetic container according to claim 14, characterized in that, The aforementioned discharge plate does not have a discharge port at the position corresponding to the aforementioned discharge port of the aforementioned guide plate.