JP2013005887A - Personal ornament including tubular liquid container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the following problems, in a conventional tubular refillable container: filling of liquid is difficult for users themselves caused by surface tension with the liquid working on a tube inner circumferential surface; extraction of the liquid is also difficult for the users in use; and the container cannot be made lightweight and compact in size if the users try to avoid the action of surface tension.SOLUTION: A personal ornament (necklace 1) including a tubular liquid container includes: a tube 2 having inner surface properties that the liquid is not impregnated into the tube; a core material 2A into which the liquid poured into the tube 2 is impregnated and which is finer than an inner diameter of the tube 2; a connection for detachably connecting both ends of the tube 2 so that the liquid circulates; and an extraction mechanism 3 of the liquid provided in the connection.

Description

  The present invention relates to a garment provided with a tubular liquid container that uses a tube as a refill container for storing perfume, for example, and can easily refill the perfume into the tube or reliably pour out from the tube. .

  While the perfume container has the merit that its external design also increases the value as a product, it has a demerit that it is not suitable for carrying or carrying around. In order to eliminate the disadvantages associated with this container, i.e., the inability to carry perfume, it may be refilled into a small container and carried.

  A general refill container has a wide variety of shapes and sizes, but in any case, it is generally a bottomed cylinder or bottle. Most portable containers are provided with a spray mechanism using air pressure.

  Continuing with perfume as an example, when wearing a refilled container as part of an accessory such as a necklace or bracelet, the part that functions as a container is, for example, a so-called top part (a part that hangs around the neck). There is a decorative body that is removed), and the top portion is formed into a small cylindrical shape or bottle shape and injected.

  However, in this case, if the top part is made larger, the capacity will be increased but the appearance will be poor. Conversely, if the top part is made small, the appearance will not be so bad, but the capacity will be reduced. Become.

  Therefore, the following Patent Documents 1 to 3 have been proposed as accessories that do not use a necklace or a bracelet decorative body as a refillable container but a container other than that.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-108304 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-108305 Utility Model Registration No. 3097115

  Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose bracelets (garments) in which, for example, sun oil is injected into a hollow tube that is substantially C-shaped and closed at both end faces.

  Patent Document 3 discloses so-called accessories such as a bracelet or a necklace in which a liquid is enclosed in a hollow portion of a hollow tube and both ends of the hollow tube are combined to form an annular shape.

  However, although Patent Document 3 describes the inner diameter of the tube, Patent Documents 1 to 3 do not show a configuration for a user to inject a liquid into the tube. That is, although it is difficult to inject a liquid into a tube having an inner diameter (e.g., 8 mm or less) as an ornament for the following reasons, Patent Documents 1 to 3 show nothing about this point. Not.

  If the inner diameter is small, even when trying to inject the liquid from the inlet for injecting the liquid in the tube (hereinafter referred to as the injection port), for example, with a dropper, surface tension with the liquid acts on the inner peripheral surface of the tube, and it stays at that site. , The liquid does not enter all the way (the inner volume of the tube cannot be full).

  This is not a problem caused only by the injection of the liquid (at the time of refilling). For example, the user can use the ornaments of Patent Documents 1 to 3 that are shipped (the liquid is injected by some means in a factory or the like). Even if it is intended to be used, for the same reason as described above, the surface tension on the inner surface of the tube hinders the movement of the liquid, the liquid in the tube cannot be poured out, and the use becomes difficult.

  Therefore, the decorative articles described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 can be refilled with a decorative type in that the user cannot refill, for example, perfume or the like for the above-described reason even though the decorative article has a function as a simple decorative article. There is a problem that it does not function at all as a portable container that can be used.

  The problem to be solved is that when a tubular container is used as a conventional refilling container including Patent Documents 1 to 3, surface tension with the liquid works on the inner peripheral surface of the pipe, and the user himself / herself uses the liquid. It is difficult to inject, in the same way it is difficult to pour out liquid, and when it is attempted to avoid the effect of surface tension, it cannot be made light and compact.

  The ornament including the tubular liquid container according to the present invention includes a tube that is not impregnated with liquid, an inner surface property, a core that is impregnated with the liquid inserted into the tube, and is thinner than the inner diameter of the tube, and the tube The main feature is that it has a connecting part that is detachably connected so that liquid flows through both ends of the liquid and a liquid pouring mechanism provided in the connecting part.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, when a liquid is injected into the tube, the surface tension between the inner surface of the tube and the liquid normally works to hinder the movement of the liquid in the tube. Therefore, the surface tension does not work and the liquid can freely move in the tube.

  Therefore, the jewelry provided with the tubular liquid container of the present invention has never existed in the past, for example, a string-like member that hangs around the neck of a necklace as a tube, for example, a portion that turns around the arm of the bracelet, and these are used as perfumes, for example Can be used as a lightweight and compact accessory suitable for athletes and sweaters.

  And the ornament provided with the tubular liquid container of the present invention, as described above, allows the liquid to move freely without any surface tension in the tube, so that the ornament, for example, a necklace or a bracelet tube can be used. It is possible to easily refill (inject) perfume and the like, and to spray (pour out), for example, without interruption during use.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an ornament including the tubular liquid container of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing a tube of a clothing item including the tubular liquid container of the present invention. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are views showing the vicinity of a connection site between a tube and a pour-out mechanism for an accessory including the tubular liquid container of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the accessory pouring mechanism including the tubular liquid container of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which liquid is injected into the tube in the accessory including the tubular liquid container of the present invention. FIG. 6 (a) shows a situation in which liquid is injected into a tube that is not configured according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 (b) shows a situation in which liquid is injected into a tube in a garment having a tubular liquid container according to the present invention. It is.

  The present invention can be implemented, for example, in the form shown in FIGS. In this example, a necklace 1 is shown as an accessory including the tubular liquid container of the present invention. That is, the necklace 1 has a string-like member around the neck as a tube 2 and a so-called necklace top (decoration portion) having a pouring mechanism 3.

  The tube 2 may be made of, for example, a vinyl resin that is highly elastic in terms of functionality and design as the necklace 1, or may be made of a plastic resin whose shape is fixed in an annular shape. Of course, the material itself can be freely selected, but of course, in order to function as a container, it is an essential condition that the liquid does not flow through the inner and outer surfaces of the pipe 2, that is, at least the inner surface property that does not impregnate the liquid. .

  As an extreme example, when the tube 2 is a fiber tube 2 as a whole, the inner surface may be water-repellent. In other words, the tube 2 is not only a liquid storage container but also requires a liquid to flow inside. Accordingly, the inner surface properties of the tube 2 are prevented from impregnating or staying with the liquid.

  In addition, the inner diameter of the tube 2 is an inner diameter at which surface tension can be generated between the inner surface of the tube 2 and the liquid. For example, if the perfume is sufficiently fluid (the viscosity is almost the same as water), the inner diameter is about 8 to 2 mm. In addition, although it does not restrict | limit in particular regarding the outer diameter at this time, it is desirable for designability to be considered as a string-like member of clothing.

  When the inner diameter of the tube 2 is a large diameter that does not generate surface tension, the tube can be used as a liquid storage container without adopting the present invention. May not be able to increase the diameter in design. In other words, by configuring such a restricted accessory like the present invention, it is possible to carry perfume and the like without impairing the appearance of the design.

  Therefore, it is assumed that the inner diameter of the tube 2 in the present invention is such a thin diameter that surface tension is generated, and this relates to the liquid that is the content injected into the tube 2, but the application Considering the above, it is optimal to set the thickness to 8 to 2 mm as described above.

  Further, the tube 2 is not shown in the present example with respect to the overall decorativeness. However, in consideration of the decorativeness, for example, when a design is applied to the entire tube (that is, when the tube 2 is opaque), a part of the tube 2 is not shown. By forming a window through which the inside of the tube 2 can be seen as transparent, the volume of the liquid in the tube 2 can be visually confirmed.

  Although the number of windows is not limited to the number of formed windows, for example, by forming the windows in the vicinity of one end and the other end of the tube 2, around 90 ° and 180 ° when the tube 2 is formed into an annular shape, stepwise. The volume of liquid can be confirmed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a core material 2 </ b> A that is impregnated with the liquid inserted into the tube 2 and is thinner than the inner diameter of the tube 2 is inserted into the tube 2. The core material 2A is made of, for example, so-called felt. Of course, the core material 2A may be any material that impregnates the liquid to be injected into the tube 2, such as a fiber material or a twisted yarn. The diameter of the core material 2A is preferably not in close contact with the inner surface of the tube 2 when impregnated with the liquid. .

  The reason for this is that the core material 2A impregnates the liquid and adheres to the inner surface of the tube 2 so that the impregnation speed of the core material 2A impregnated with the liquid and expands in diameter is free of the liquid in the tube 2 Will be disturbed. Accordingly, the core material 2A is thinner than the inner diameter of the tube 2 and the inner diameter of the tube 2 as a flow path even if it partially contacts the inner surface of the tube 2 (impregnated with the liquid and expands in diameter). The diameter does not adhere to the entire circumference.

  For example, in the core material 2A, the core material 2A may be fixed at 1 mm with respect to the inner diameter of the tube 2 of 8 to 2 mm. When the inner diameter of the tube 2 is 8 mm, the core material 2A is 4 mm, and similarly 6 mm. In this case, it may be determined according to the inner diameter of the tube 2 or the liquid (viscosity) such as 3 mm. In this example, the number of the core materials 2A is not limited, but one is inserted over almost the entire length of the tube 2.

  By inserting this core material 2A into the tube 2, the surface tension acting on the inside of the tube 2 and the liquid is broken by the impregnation of the liquid with the core material 2A, and the liquid can freely move in the tube 2. In addition, the liquid can be easily injected into the pipe 2 and the liquid can be poured out by the pouring mechanism 3 described later (without the liquid staying in the pipe 2).

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a dispensing mechanism 3 is provided at one end of the tube 2. In the case of the necklace 1 of this example, the pouring mechanism 3 has the top portion (decoration portion) as the pouring mechanism 3. One end of the tube 2 is provided with a connection member 3a having a screw formed on the outer periphery. The inner peripheral surface of the connecting member 3a and the outer periphery of one end of the tube 2 are integrated with each other by, for example, adhesion.

  On the other hand, the main body 3A of the pouring mechanism 3 is not limited in shape, but is a container having a diameter larger than that of the tube 2. In the example shown in FIG. 3, a so-called spray member (pump) 3Aa is provided at the tip of the container. Is provided. Since spray member 3Aa is a general thing sprayed by pushing a head, detailed description is omitted.

  On the opposite side of the main body 3A where the spray member 3Aa is provided as the top surface, that is, on the bottom surface of the main body 3A, a connecting tube 3b is integrally provided so as to protrude from the bottom surface. The connecting pipe 3b has a screw formed on the outer periphery.

  Further, the dispensing mechanism 3 is provided with a connecting pipe 3B for screwing the connecting member 3a and the connecting pipe 3b together. The connecting pipe 3B is formed with a screw capable of screwing the connecting member 3a and the connecting pipe 3b on the inner peripheral surface. Although not shown, it is desirable to provide a so-called packing on either or one of the end faces of the connection member 3a and the connection pipe 3b. Or you may provide packing in the axial direction center position of the connection pipe 3B.

  The connecting member 3a and the connecting pipe 3b are screwed into the connecting pipe 3B until they are brought into contact with each other via the packing, so that the liquid does not leak from the connecting part, and the liquid of the pipe 2 and the main body 3A does not leak. A flow path is formed.

  In the present invention, a connecting portion that connects the pipe 2 and the main body 3A of the extraction mechanism 3 is constituted by the connecting member 3a, the connecting pipe 3b, and the connecting pipe 3B. The configuration of the connecting portion is not limited to this, and for example, the connecting member 3a and the connecting pipe 3b may be connected without the connecting pipe 3B.

  Moreover, the pouring mechanism 3 is provided with a main body portion 4a of a cover member 4 that covers the main body 3A and the connecting pipe 3B (one end of the inner pipe 2, the connecting member 3a, the connecting pipe 3b). By applying various decorations to the cover member 4, the appearance of the necklace as a whole is not impaired.

  At the other end of the tube 2, a bottomed plug member 3c is provided as shown in FIG. The inner periphery of the plug member 3c and the outer periphery of the other end of the tube 2 are, for example, a screwed structure of a screw formed on the outer periphery of the other end of the tube 2 and a screw formed on the inner periphery of the plug member 3c. It can be inserted and removed. A screw is also formed on the outer periphery of the plug member 3c.

  The screw formed on the outer periphery of the plug member 3c can be screwed into and out of the main body portion 4a of the cover member 4 with the screw formed inside the lid portion 4b covering the head of the spray member 3Aa. . And the cover part 4b is formed with a convex part 4ba on the inner peripheral part of the open end (the side opposite to the side where the plug member 3c is provided), and this convex part 4ba is the end part (spray member) of the main body part 4a. 3Aa is engaged with a recess 4aa provided on the outer periphery.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cover member 4 covers the entire other end of the pouring mechanism 3 and the pipe 2 as described above. For example, as shown in FIGS. It doesn't matter.

  The necklace 1 shown in FIG. 4A is provided with a spray member 3Aa divided into a pump part and a spray port part in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the tube 2 in the main body 3A. The pump portion and the spray port portion are exposed. The necklace 1 shown in FIG. 4B has a configuration in which a spray member 3 </ b> Aa is provided in the main body 3 </ b> A in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the tube 2 and is exposed from the main body portion 4 a of the cover 4.

  The configurations shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B are the same except for the position of the main body 3A (spraying member 3Aa) in the pouring mechanism 3, and the configuration of the pipe 2 and the main body 3A is the same. Therefore, explanation is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the necklace 1 of the present invention removes the plug member 3 c (and the other end of the tube 2) from the lid portion 4 b, for example, and further removes the plug member 3 c from the other end of the tube 2. For example, perfume is injected from the other end using a dropper or the like so that the side where the dispensing mechanism 3 is provided is as low as possible.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the present invention, the core 2A is impregnated with liquid and injected (moved) into the tube 2 to break the surface tension. Injection into the dispensing mechanism 3 is possible, and the surface tension does not remain in the tube 2 as shown in FIG.

  And even if the necklace 1 of the present invention is used, the liquid may be separated on the one end and the other end side of the tube 2 around the neck (the occipital position). As a result, the flow does not remain, and as a result, it can always be normally dispensed (sprayed).

  Note that, as described above, in order to prevent the liquid from being separated at the one end and the other end side of the tube 2, the other end of the tube 2 is connected to the one end of the tube 2 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to make it the same as the structure of (and main body 3A). By doing so, the liquid always flows and collects in the main body 3A around the portion around the neck, so that it can be used continuously.

  In the above description, a necklace is shown as an accessory including a tubular liquid container. However, the present invention can also be applied to an accessory having a string-like member, such as a bracelet. In addition, as the liquid to be injected into the tube 2 as a tubular liquid container, perfume has been shown above. However, the liquid is not limited to this, and a deodorant or insect repellent may be injected.

1 Necklace (jewelry)
2 pipe 2A core material 3 pouring mechanism 3a connecting member 3b connecting pipe 3c plug member 3A main body 3Aa spraying member 3B connecting pipe 4 cover member 4a main body part 4b lid part

Claims (3)

  A tube made of an inner surface not impregnated with liquid, a core material impregnated with the liquid inserted into the tube and made thinner than the inner diameter of the tube, and a detachable connection so that the liquid flows through both ends of the tube An accessory comprising a tubular liquid container, comprising: a connecting portion to be connected; and a liquid pouring mechanism provided in the connecting portion.   2. The ornament having a tubular liquid container according to claim 1, wherein the tube has an inner diameter capable of generating surface tension between the inner surface of the tube and the liquid.   3. A garment having a tubular liquid container according to claim 1, wherein a window capable of visually recognizing the internal volume is formed in a part of the tube.

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