JP2008162673A - Cap and inverted container provided with the cap - Google Patents

Abstract

A cap capable of efficiently draining water and an inverted container including the same are provided.
An outlet plug 110 to be attached to a container mouth portion, and a cylindrical wall 122 having a top wall 121 on the upper portion of the outlet stopper and hanging from the top wall are joined to the outlet stopper 110 and A lid 120 that forms a storage space R ₂ between the outlet plug 110 and a cylindrical wall 122 of the lid body and an outer cylindrical wall 113 of the outlet plug 110 are integrally connected so as to be swingable. Two hinges 130 and an elastic reversal plate 140 having one end 140a on the outer cylindrical wall 113 and the other end 140b swingably connected to the lid 120. The pouring plug is connected to the annular wall 112 and the inner cylindrical wall 111. space R ₁ an annular formed therebetween providing communication in the receiving space R ₂ has a through-hole a _1, the lower surface 122f of the annular wall 122 toward the through hole a ₁ angle between the outer cylinder wall 113 and While the inclined surface inclined at θ ₁ is formed, the lid body 120 has a through-hole A ₂ that cuts out a part of the gap S and allows the storage space R ₂ to communicate with the outside. inclined at an angle theta ₂ towards the through hole a ₂ To form a slope.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a cap that has a ceiling wall on a lid, can be used to invert a container using the ceiling wall as a seat, and an inverted container including the cap.

The applicant of the present application has found a problem that water may accumulate when the container is turned upside down with the top wall of the lid as a seat in a humid place such as a bathroom. A hinge cap has been proposed in which a small hole is formed in the outlet, and water accumulated from the small hole can be discharged through a gap formed on both sides of the elastic reversal plate (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Utility Model Registration No. 2568979

  On the other hand, the applicant of the present application has found a cap that enables more efficient drainage as a result of research in order to propose a cap that enables more efficient drainage.

  The present invention has been made under the recognition of such facts, and a problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cap that enables more efficient drainage and an inverted container including the cap. .

  The cap according to the present invention includes a spout attached to the mouth of the container, and a lid that forms a storage space between the spout and the spout plug. An inclined surface is formed on a side forming the storage space of at least one of the tap and the lid, and a through hole is formed at the lower end of the inclined surface to communicate the storage space to the outside. is there.

  According to this invention, the said pouring tap or the said cover body shall form an inclined surface in the lower surface.

  Moreover, according to this invention, it is preferable that the said pouring stopper forms the inclined surface which inclines toward the said through-hole which the said pouring stopper has on the upper surface.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the through hole of the spout is provided at a position aligned with the through hole of the lid.

  The cap has an inner cylinder wall on which the pouring stopper is attached to a mouth portion of a container, and an outer cylinder wall is connected via an annular wall surrounding the inner cylinder wall, and the lid body includes the pouring pipe A cylindrical wall that has a top wall disposed on the top of the stopper and that hangs down from the ceiling wall joins the outlet stopper to form a storage space between the outlet stopper, and this lid Two hinges for integrally connecting the cylindrical wall and the outer cylindrical wall of the spout plug so as to be swingable, and one end swingably connected to the outer cylindrical wall of the spout plug A hinge cap comprising an elastic reversal plate that is swingably connected to the top wall of the lid body so that an end forms a gap in the lid body, wherein the inclined surface of the spout plug and the through hole are formed Respectively, an inclined surface formed on the lower surface of the annular wall and a through hole formed in the through wall, the inclined surface of the lid and The serial holes respectively, and the inclined surface formed on the lower surface of the top wall, can be a through-hole formed in the ceiling wall.

  In the above-described hinge cap, the “annular wall” may be anything that surrounds the axis and is closed. That is, the annular wall according to the present invention is not limited to a wall configured in a perfect circle shape, and includes an elliptical wall and a wall configured in a polygonal shape such as a rectangle.

  Moreover, the invertible container which is this invention mounts the said cap in the opening part of a container.

  The cap according to the present invention forms an inclined surface on the side of forming the storage space of at least one of the spout and the lid that forms the storage space, and communicates the storage space to the outside at the lower end of the inclined surface. Since the through-hole is provided, even if moisture is mixed into the storage space or the contents remain dripping, the moisture or the like can be reliably guided to the through-hole that passes to the outside.

  Therefore, according to the cap of the present invention, even if moisture or the like is mixed or remains in the storage space formed between the lid and the spout plug, the container is upright or inverted. Since the moisture and the like can be efficiently removed, it is possible to provide a cap that does not easily collect moisture or the like in the storage space and is superior in hygiene.

  Furthermore, in the cap of the present invention, if the pouring tap is formed with the inclined surface on the lower surface thereof, and the lid body is formed with the inclined surface on the lower surface thereof, the lid body is formed as a seat portion. As a cap to invert the container, the moisture that flows between the mouth of the container and the spout tap flows to the bottom of the spout plug, even if it is placed upside down in a humid place. It is discharged to a storage space formed between the lid and the discharge plug through the through hole of the discharge plug.

  Further, the cap forms the inclined surface on the lower surface of the spout and has a through hole at the lower end of the inclined surface that allows the storage space to communicate with the outside. Moisture flowing into the container can be surely guided to the through-hole that passes through the storage space of the spout.

  Moreover, the lid according to the present invention also forms the inclined surface on the lower surface thereof and has a through hole at the lower end of the inclined surface that allows the storage space to communicate with the outside world, and therefore flows through the through hole formed in the spout. It is possible to reliably guide the moisture to the through-hole that passes through the outside of the lid.

  Therefore, if the inclined surface is formed on the bottom surface of the spout and the lid, it is possible to drain water efficiently. Therefore, it is used for a container that can be turned upside down. In addition, it is possible to provide a cap that does not easily collect moisture at the mouth portion of the container and that is superior in hygiene.

  In particular, in the present invention, if the pouring tap is formed with an inclined surface inclined toward the through hole of the pouring tap on the upper surface, moisture or the like is mixed into the storage space. Or, even if it remains, it is possible to provide a cap that can efficiently drain the remaining water when the container is erected from the inverted state using the lid as a seat when used or carried.

  Further, in the present invention, if the through hole of the spout tap is provided at a position aligned with the through hole of the lid, water can be drained more efficiently.

  Further, the hinge cap according to the present invention is also used as a hinge cap that inverts the container with its top wall as a seat, and even if it is placed upside down in a humid place, Moisture that flows into the annular space formed between the cylindrical wall and the outer cylindrical wall surrounding the inner cylindrical wall passes through the through-hole formed in the annular wall that connects the inner cylindrical wall and the outer cylindrical wall. It is discharged into a storage space formed between the pouring tap.

  The hinge cap according to the present invention also flows into the annular space formed between the inner cylinder wall and the outer cylinder wall because the lower surface of the annular wall forms an inclined surface inclined toward the through hole. Moisture can be reliably guided to the through hole.

  In particular, if the cap according to the present invention is a hinge cap, in addition to the gap formed in the lid by the elastic reversal plate, a part of the gap is cut out to form a through hole that allows the storage space to communicate with the outside. Thus, the water flowing through the through hole formed in the spout can be efficiently discharged to the outside.

  And the ceiling wall according to the hinge cap of the present invention also forms a slope whose lower surface is inclined toward the through hole, so that the water flowing through the through hole formed in the spout is reliably guided to the through hole. can do.

  Therefore, according to the hinge cap of the present invention, it is possible to drain water more efficiently. Therefore, the hinge cap can be used for a container that can be turned upside down. It is possible to provide a hinge cap in which moisture is unlikely to accumulate in the mouth portion, and further excellent in hygiene.

  Similarly, according to the above-described cap, in particular, a container that can be inverted by attaching a hinge cap to the mouth of the container, even if it is placed upside down in a humid place, moisture will remain in the mouth of the cap or container. It is possible to provide an invertible container that is difficult to collect and that is superior in hygiene and exhibits the effects described above.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  1A to 1C are a plan view, a front view, and a right side view, respectively, showing a blow-molded container 1 having a hinged cap 100 that is an embodiment of the present invention and having an invertible bottom as a seat. . 2 and 3 are cross-sectional views taken along the lines AA and BB in FIG. 1 (a), respectively. Further, FIG. 4 is a plan view showing only the left half of the hinge cap 100 in an opened state.

  The blow molded container 1 is a handy type container for storing shampoo, rinse, hair styling, cosmetics, seasonings and the like.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 denotes a blow molded container body (hereinafter referred to as “container body”). The container body 2 has a flexible body 2a, the end of which is a bottom (not shown), and a cylindrical mouth 2b is formed at the tip. A blow molded container 1 is formed by attaching a hinge cap 100 to the mouth 2b.

  The hinge cap 100 is a cap that can be opened and closed with one hand from the viewpoint of operability.

  Reference numeral 110 denotes a spout stopper attached to the mouth 2b of the container body 2. As shown in FIG. 2 and the like, the spout 110 has an inner cylinder wall 111 that is screwed into the mouth portion 2b, and the outer cylinder wall 113 is connected via an annular wall 112 that surrounds the inner cylinder wall 111. The annular wall 112 extends toward the inner side of the inner cylindrical wall 111 to form a top wall of the outlet plug, and has a cylindrical sealing part 114 that fits inside the mouth part 2b, and an outlet hole H. And a pouring cylinder 115 provided inside.

Reference numeral 120 denotes a top wall 121 disposed at the top of the spout 110, and a cylindrical wall 122 that hangs down integrally from the top wall 121 is joined to the spout 110 so that it is mutually connected to the spout 110. It is a lid that forms a storage space R ₂ therebetween. As shown by the solid line in FIG. 2, a projection 123 that seals the spout H with the lid 120 closed and a cylindrical peripheral wall 124 that surrounds the projection 123 are integrated with the lower surface 121 f of the top wall 121. Hangs down.

  Reference numeral 130 denotes a hinge that integrally connects the cylindrical wall 122 of the lid 120 and the outer cylindrical wall 113 of the spout 110 so as to be swingable.

  Reference numeral 140 has one end (hinge) 140a that is swingably connected to the outer cylindrical wall 113 of the spout 110, and the other end (hinge) 140b forms a gap S in the lid 120. This is an elastic reversal plate that is connected to the top wall 121 in a swingable manner.

  The hinge cap 100 according to the present invention is basically composed of a synthetic resin hinge cap formed by integrally molding the spout 110, the lid 120, the two hinges 130, and the elastic reversal plate 140.

In such a basic configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the hinge cap 100 has an annular space formed between the inner cylinder wall 111 and the outer cylinder wall 113 in the annular wall 112 of the spout 110. Two through holes A ₁ are formed to allow R ₁ to communicate with the storage space R ₂ . Each of the through holes A ₁ is provided with a wide width in the lateral direction (left and right direction of the spout tap) so as to align with the gap S.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the lower surface 112 f _{1 of} the annular wall 112 serves as the lower surface of the spout 110, and this lower surface 112 f ₁ faces the horizontal axis Y toward the through hole A ₁ . An inclined surface inclined by an angle θ ₁ is formed. As a result, when the blow molded container 1 is inverted with the top wall 121 as a seat, water drops or the like enter the annular space R ₁ formed between the inner cylindrical wall 111 and the outer cylindrical wall 113. Water droplets or the like flow toward the through hole A ₁ while sliding on the lower surface 112f ₁ of the annular wall 112. Note that the angle θ ₁ can be appropriately changed in consideration of the form of various portions (for example, the inner cylindrical wall 111) provided on the inside of the spout 110, the liquid component entering the annular space R _1, and the like.

Similarly, the top wall 121 of the lid 120, FIGS. 1 (a) and as shown in FIG. 4, the through hole A ₂ giving through a receiving space R ₂ by cutting a part of the gap S to the outside is formed Has been. In this case, the through hole A ₂ is formed so as to form a curved external shape, but the shape itself can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, top wall 121 is also, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, will its lower surface 121f as a lower surface of the top wall 121, the bottom surface 121f is, the angle theta ₂ with respect to the horizontal axis Y toward the through hole A ₂ An inclined surface that is inclined only is formed. As a result, when the blow molded container 1 is inverted with the top wall 121 as a seat, if water drops enter through the through hole A _{1 of the} spout 110, the water drops penetrate the lower surface 121f of the top wall 121 while sliding. It flows toward the hole a _2. The angle theta ₂ also, various sites provided on the inner side of the lid 120 (e.g., the peripheral wall 124) can be appropriately changed in consideration of the components of the liquid or the like intruding from the form and the through-hole A ₁ of.

As a result, the hinge cap 100 can be used as a hinge cap that inverts the blow-molded container 1 with its top wall 121 as a seat, and can be placed upside down in a humid place such as a bathroom. Moisture flowing into the annular space R ₁ formed between the inner cylindrical wall 111 attached to the mouth portion 2b and the outer cylindrical wall 113 surrounding the inner cylindrical wall 111 is separated from the inner cylindrical wall 111 and the outer cylindrical wall. It is discharged to a storage space R ₂ formed between the lid 120 and the spout 110 through a through hole A ₁ formed in the annular wall 112 connecting the 113.

However, since the lower surface 112f of the annular wall 112 forms an inclined surface that is inclined by the angle θ ₁ toward the through hole A ₁ , the hinge cap 100 is formed between the inner cylindrical wall 111 and the outer cylindrical wall 113. Moisture flowing into the annular space R ₁ formed in can be reliably guided to the through hole A ₁ .

Further, according to the hinge cap 100, in addition to the two gaps S formed on the lid 120 by the elastic reversing plate 140, the through-hole A for establishing communication with the housing space R ₂ to the outside world by notching a part of the gap S By forming ₂ , the water flowing through the through hole A ₁ formed in the spout 110 can be efficiently discharged to the outside.

Moreover, the top wall 121 according to the present invention also flows through the through hole A ₁ formed in the spout 110 because the lower surface 121 f forms an inclined surface inclined by the angle θ ₁ toward the through hole A ₂ . it can be induced moisture reliably in the through hole a ₂ a.

  Therefore, according to the hinge cap 100, water can be drained more efficiently. Therefore, the hinge cap 100 is used as a hinge cap that inverts the blow-molded container 1 with the ceiling wall 121 as a seat, and is placed upside down in a humid place. In addition, it is possible to provide a hinge cap that is less likely to accumulate moisture inside the hinge cap 100 and the mouth portion 2b of the container body 2 and that is superior in terms of hygiene.

  Similarly, according to the invertible blow-molded container 1 formed by mounting the hinge cap 100 described above on the mouth 2b of the container body 2, the hinge cap 100 and the container body can be placed even if they are placed upside down in a humid place. It is possible to provide an invertible blow-molded container that is unlikely to accumulate moisture in the second mouth portion 2b and that is superior in hygiene.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pouring tap 110 serves as the top wall of the pouring plug 110, and as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the upper surface 112 f ₂ serves as the upper surface of the pouring plug 110, and the upper surface 112 f _2. However, since the inclined surface inclined by the angle θ ₃ toward the through hole A ₁ of the spout 110 is formed, even if moisture remains in the storage space R ₂ , It is possible to provide a hinge cap capable of efficiently draining water remaining when the container 2 is placed upright from the inverted state with the body 120 as a seat.

Holes A ₁ Note decene 110 may be formed in at least one location in the annular wall 112, the hinge cap 100, the through-hole A ₁ Note decene 110, the through hole A ₂ of the lid 121 It is provided at the position to align. Thereby, draining can be performed more efficiently. The through hole A ₂ of the lid 120 can also be formed on any of the top walls 121 as shown by the broken line in FIG. 1, and the through hole A ₂ is formed at least at one place. I just need it.

With reference to this embodiment, the cap according to the present invention has at least a spout 110 attached to the mouth 2b of the container 2 and a gap between the spout 110 and the spout 110. A lid 120 that forms the storage space R ₂ , and at least one of the spout 110 and the lid 120 has an inclined surface 112f ₁ , an inclined surface 112f _2, or an inclined surface 121f on the side that forms the storage space R _2. And a through hole A ₁ or a through hole A ₂ that allows the storage space R ₂ to communicate with the outside world may be provided at the lower end of any one of these inclined surfaces.

As a result, even if moisture is mixed into the storage space R ₂ or contents remain dripping, the moisture or the like can be reliably guided to the through-hole A ₁ or the through-hole A ₂ that escapes to the outside.

Therefore, according to the cap of the present invention, even if moisture or the like is mixed in or remains in the storage space R ₂ formed between the lid 120 and the spout 110, the container 1 is kept upright or by inverted, the moisture since it is possible to pull out efficiently, moisture or the like hardly accumulate in the receiving space R _2, it is possible to provide a better cap hygiene.

  The cap according to the present invention is not limited to the hinge cap, but is a screw cap that is screwed to the outer cylindrical wall 113 of the spout 110, a plug cap that is unevenly fitted to the outer cylindrical wall 113 of the spout 110, etc. Can be applied to. The spout H can also be configured as a breakable spigot.

  The above description shows preferred forms of the present invention, but various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. For example, the container main body to which the hinge cap is attached is not limited to a blow molded container having a bottom part as a seat part, and may be an extruded tubular container having flexibility.

  It can be used in containers for food, medicine, toiletries, etc.

(a)-(c) is the top view, front view, and right view which respectively show the blowable container which can be inverted provided with the hinge cap which is one form of this invention. It is AA sectional drawing of Fig.1 (a). It is BB sectional drawing of Fig.1 (a). It is a top view which shows only the left half surface in the state which opened the hinge cap of the same form.

Explanation of symbols

1 Blow Molded Container 2 Container Body
2a torso
2b mouth
100 Hinge cap
110 Outlet
111 Inner cylinder wall
112 annular wall
112f ₁ Lower surface of annular wall (lower surface of spout)
112f ₂ Upper surface of the annular wall (upper surface on the lid side)
113 outer wall
120 lid
121 sky wall
121f Bottom of the top wall
122 cylindrical wall
130 Hinge
140 Elastic reversal plate
141a One end of elastic reversal plate
141b The other end of the elastic reversal plate S Gap A ₁ through hole A ₂ through hole R ₁ annular space R ₂ storage space

Claims (6)

A spout attached to the mouth of the container;
A lid that forms a storage space between the discharge plug and the discharge plug;
An inclined surface is formed on a side forming the storage space of at least one of the pouring stopper and the lid, and a through hole is formed at the lower end of the inclined surface to communicate the storage space to the outside. cap.   The cap according to claim 1, wherein each of the spout tap and the lid is formed with the inclined surface on a lower surface thereof.   3. The cap according to claim 1, wherein the pouring tap is formed with an inclined surface that is inclined toward the through hole of the pouring tap on an upper surface thereof.   The cap according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the through hole of the spout is provided at a position aligned with the through hole of the lid. The cap has an inner cylinder wall on which the pouring stopper is attached to the mouth of the container, and the outer cylinder wall is connected via an annular wall surrounding the inner cylinder wall.
The lid has a top wall disposed on the top of the spout and a cylindrical wall hanging from the top wall joins the spout and provides a storage space between the top and the spout. Forming, and
Two hinges integrally connecting the cylindrical wall of the lid and the outer cylindrical wall of the spout so as to be swingable;
An elastic reversal plate that has one end that is swingably connected to the outer cylindrical wall of the spout and has the other end that swingably connects to the top wall of the lid so that a gap is formed in the lid. A hinge cap comprising:
The inclined surface and the through hole of the spout are an inclined surface formed on the lower surface of the annular wall and a through hole formed in the through wall, respectively.
The inclined surface and the through hole of the lid body are respectively an inclined surface formed on a lower surface of the top wall and a through hole formed in the top wall. The hinge cap.   An invertible container comprising the cap according to any one of claims 1 to 5 attached to a mouth of the container.

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