JPS6238575Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

【考案の詳細な説明】 本考案は、指先等による押圧操作でフツクの係
合を解くコンパクト容器に関する。[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a compact container whose hook is released by pressing with a fingertip or the like.

一般に、化粧料やパフなどを入れるコンパクト
容器は、容器本体とこの容器本体の一縁に蝶番を
介してヒンジ結合された蓋体とからなるが、蓋体
を閉じたときにその蓋体を容器本体に対し仮止め
するいわゆる口金部の構造としては、従来より
種々のものが提案されている。 Generally, a compact container for storing cosmetics, puffs, etc. consists of a container body and a lid hinged to one edge of the container body. Various structures have been proposed for the so-called cap part that is temporarily fixed to the main body.

その一つに、第１図および第２図に示す構造の
ものが知られている。これは、容器本体１の蝶番
２と反対側の縁部にスライド孔３を穿設し、この
スライド孔３に、テーパ面４ａおよび弾性片４ｂ
を有するスライド部材４を嵌め込みこのスライド
部材４を指先等で蝶番２側へ押す操作によつて、
蓋体５の係合片６の先端をスライド部材４のテー
パ面４ａで上方へ押し上げ、これによつて係合片
６のフツク６ａと容器本体１側のフツク１ａとの
係合を解除させ、またスライド部材４の押圧操作
後には、スライド部材４はその弾性片４ｂの反発
力で元の位置に復帰する構造となつたものであ
る。 One of the known structures is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. A slide hole 3 is formed in the edge of the container body 1 opposite to the hinge 2, and a tapered surface 4a and an elastic piece 4b are inserted into the slide hole 3.
By inserting the slide member 4 having the above and pushing the slide member 4 toward the hinge 2 with a fingertip, etc.,
The tip of the engagement piece 6 of the lid body 5 is pushed upward by the tapered surface 4a of the slide member 4, thereby releasing the engagement between the hook 6a of the engagement piece 6 and the hook 1a on the container body 1 side, Further, after the sliding member 4 is pressed, the sliding member 4 is structured to return to its original position by the repulsive force of the elastic piece 4b.

ところで、このような押圧操作式の従来のコン
パクト容器にあつては、スライド部材４を単に押
す操作だけで両フツク１ａ，６ａの係合を簡単に
解除できる利点を有する反面、次のような欠点も
あつた。 By the way, while such a conventional press-operated compact container has the advantage that the engagement between both hooks 1a and 6a can be easily released by simply pushing the slide member 4, it has the following disadvantages. It was hot too.

まず第１に、スライド部材４の弾性片４ｂは、
その反発力でスライド部材４を次回の押圧操作に
備えて元の位置に復帰させておくようにする機能
をもつものであるが、この弾性片４ｂがスライド
孔３との関係で必然的に小さくなつているため、
その弾性片４ｂにわずかな塑性変形が生じてもそ
の機能が著しく低下する欠点があること。 First of all, the elastic piece 4b of the slide member 4 is
It has the function of using the repulsive force to return the slide member 4 to its original position in preparation for the next pressing operation, but this elastic piece 4b is inevitably small in relation to the slide hole 3. Because it is familiar,
There is a drawback that even if a slight plastic deformation occurs in the elastic piece 4b, its function is significantly deteriorated.

第２に、両フツク１ａ，６ａの係合を解除する
のに、その一方のフツク６ａを有する係合片６を
スライド部材４のテーパ面４ａで直接押し上げる
構造となつているため、スライド部材４を押すと
両フツク１ａ，６ａの係合が互いに深まる方向に
作用し、この結果、両フツクの摩耗を早めてしま
うという欠点があること。 Secondly, in order to release the engagement between both hooks 1a and 6a, the engagement piece 6 having one of the hooks 6a is directly pushed up by the tapered surface 4a of the slide member 4. When pressed, the engagement between both hooks 1a and 6a acts in the direction of mutual deepening, and as a result, there is a drawback that the wear of both hooks is accelerated.

第３に、フツク１ａ，６ａの係合解除後におい
ても蓋体５の開度がわずかであるためその蓋体５
を指先で開ける際の操作性が悪いこと。 Thirdly, even after the hooks 1a and 6a are disengaged, the opening degree of the lid 5 is small;
Poor operability when opening with fingertips.

本考案は、以上の点を考慮してなされたもの
で、弾性片としての機能の低下がなく、しかもフ
ツクの摩耗も防止でき、また蓋体を開ける際の操
作性も良好なコンパクト容器を提供することを目
的とする。 The present invention was developed in consideration of the above points, and provides a compact container that does not deteriorate its function as an elastic piece, prevents wear of the hook, and has good operability when opening the lid. The purpose is to

以下、本考案を添付の第３図ないし第７図に示
す一実施例に基づいて説明する。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained based on an embodiment shown in the attached FIGS. 3 to 7.

図において、符号１０は平面的に見て全体がほ
ぼ四角形に形成された容器本体、符号２０はこの
容器本体１０の角形周壁の一部を構成する後壁部
１１ａにヒンジ部１２を介して結合され、容器本
体１０を開閉する蓋体である（第６図参照）。な
お、前記ヒンジ部１２は、容器本体１０の後壁部
１１ａに形成された凹部１２ａ、蓋体２０の内面
縁部からほぼ直角に突設され前記凹部１２ａに嵌
合する凸部１２ｂ、およびこれらを回動自在に連
結するピン１２ｃより構成されている。 In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a container main body formed into a substantially square shape as a whole when viewed from above, and reference numeral 20 connects via a hinge portion 12 to a rear wall portion 11a that constitutes a part of the rectangular peripheral wall of the container main body 10. It is a lid body that opens and closes the container body 10 (see FIG. 6). Note that the hinge portion 12 includes a recess 12a formed in the rear wall portion 11a of the container body 10, a projection 12b that projects from the inner surface edge of the lid body 20 at a substantially right angle and fits into the recess 12a, and these portions. It is composed of a pin 12c that rotatably connects the two.

前記容器本体１０の両側壁部１１ｂ，１１ｂの
うち一方の側壁部１１ｂには、第５図に示すよう
に開口部１３が形成され、また後壁部１１ａの中
央部上縁および前壁部１１ｃの中央部内面には、
それぞれ後述する押圧片および係合部のガイド機
構を構成する切欠１４およびガイドリブ１５，１
５がそれぞれ設けられている。 As shown in FIG. 5, an opening 13 is formed in one of the side walls 11b, 11b of the container body 10, and an opening 13 is formed in the upper edge of the center portion of the rear wall 11a and the front wall 11c. On the inner surface of the central part of
A notch 14 and guide ribs 15 and 1 constitute a guide mechanism for a pressing piece and an engaging portion, respectively, which will be described later.
5 are provided respectively.

符号３０は、容器本体１０の内接円よりもわず
かに小径の円径もしくは図示のように半円形に形
成され容器本体１０内で弾性変形可能にセツトさ
れる操作部材であつて、この操作部材３０には、
容器本体１０の前記開口部１３に外部から押圧操
作可能なように摺動自在に嵌合する操作用突部３
１と、容器本体１０の前壁部１１ｃ側に位置して
ガイドリブ１５，１５間に嵌合する係合部３２
と、後壁部１１ａ側に位置して切欠１４に嵌合す
る押圧片３３とがそれぞれ設けられている。そし
て、前記係合部３２の内面には、蓋体２０が閉じ
られたときにその蓋体２０の自由端に突出形成さ
れた係合片２１外面のフツク２２に係合するフツ
ク３４が設けられている。なお、前記押圧片３３
の突出長は、第６図に示すように蓋体２０が閉位
置にあるとき、その蓋体２０の凸部１２ｂの内面
に先端が当接する程度の長さに設定されている。
なお、この押圧片３３と後壁部１１ａとの間には
押圧片３３が摺動するのに必要な間隙Ａが、また
前記係合部３２と前壁部１１ｃとの間には係合部
３２が摺動するのに必要な間隙Ｂがそれぞれ形成
されている。 Reference numeral 30 denotes an operating member that has a slightly smaller diameter than the inscribed circle of the container body 10 or a semicircular shape as shown in the figure, and is set so as to be elastically deformable within the container body 10. At 30,
An operation protrusion 3 that slidably fits into the opening 13 of the container body 10 so as to be pressable from the outside.
1, and an engaging portion 32 located on the front wall portion 11c side of the container body 10 and fitting between the guide ribs 15, 15.
and a pressing piece 33 located on the rear wall portion 11a side and fitting into the notch 14 are provided. A hook 34 is provided on the inner surface of the engaging portion 32 and engages with the hook 22 on the outer surface of the engaging piece 21 formed protruding from the free end of the lid 20 when the lid 20 is closed. ing. Note that the pressing piece 33
The protrusion length is set to such a length that the tip comes into contact with the inner surface of the convex portion 12b of the lid 20 when the lid 20 is in the closed position as shown in FIG.
Note that there is a gap A necessary for the pressing piece 33 to slide between the pressing piece 33 and the rear wall part 11a, and an engaging part between the engaging part 32 and the front wall part 11c. A gap B necessary for sliding of the parts 32 is formed respectively.

符号４０は、前記操作部材３０を上から覆う如
く容器本体１０に取り付けられる中枠であつて、
この中枠４０の縁部分には蓋体２０が閉じられる
際にその蓋体２０の係合片２１の干渉を除くため
の長方形状の切欠孔４１と、押圧片３３の干渉を
除くためのコ字状の切欠４２とが形成されてい
る。また、この中枠４０には容器本体１０の中央
部に化粧料等の収容部を形成する筒状垂下部４３
が一体に設けられている。この筒状垂下部４３の
外径は、操作部材３０の弾性変形を可能にするた
め、その操作部材３０の内径よりも小さく形成さ
れている。なお、図において符号１６，１６は操
作用突部３１を容器本体１０の内方へ摺動自在に
案内するガイドリブを、また符号２３は蓋体２０
の内面に設けられた鏡をそれぞれ示している。 Reference numeral 40 denotes an inner frame attached to the container body 10 so as to cover the operating member 30 from above,
The edge portion of the middle frame 40 has a rectangular notch hole 41 for eliminating interference with the engagement piece 21 of the lid body 20 when the lid body 20 is closed, and a rectangular notch hole 41 for eliminating interference with the pressing piece 33 when the lid body 20 is closed. A letter-shaped notch 42 is formed. Further, this middle frame 40 has a cylindrical hanging part 43 that forms a storage part for cosmetics etc. in the center part of the container body 10.
are integrated. The outer diameter of this cylindrical hanging portion 43 is smaller than the inner diameter of the operating member 30 in order to enable elastic deformation of the operating member 30. In the figure, reference numerals 16 and 16 indicate guide ribs that slidably guide the operating protrusion 31 inward of the container body 10, and reference numeral 23 indicates the lid 20.
Each shows a mirror installed on the inner surface of the

このように構成されたコンパクト容器におい
て、蓋体２０が第６図に示す閉位置にある状態か
ら蓋体２０を開ける場合には、まずコンパクト容
器全体を手の平に持ち、次いで親指あるいは中指
などによつて操作用突部３１を押せば、操作部材
３０自体の弾性変形作用によつて操作用突部３１
は内方へ摺動し、一方、係合部３２および押圧片
３３はそれぞれのガイド機構であるガイドリブ１
５，１５および切欠１４の作用も加わつて互いに
離間する方向に摺動する。この際、係合部３２お
よび押圧片３３の摺動動作はほとんど同時に行な
われるが、押圧片３３に対し蓋体２０の負荷が作
用するため、係合部３２の方が押圧片３３よりも
大きく摺動する。したがつて、フツク２２，３４
どうしの係合がまず最初に解かれ、次いで、押圧
片３４の先端で凸部１２ｂの内面が押圧され、こ
の結果、蓋体２０はピン１２ｃを中心に回動し
て、第７図に示すように開状態となる。ここで、
操作用突部３１の押圧操作を解除すると、操作部
材３０は自身の弾性で元の状態に復帰し、したが
つて操作用突部３１、係合部３２、および押圧片
３３も定位置にもどる。なお、蓋体２０を閉じる
場合には、一般のコンパクト容器と同様に蓋体２
０を容器本体１０側へ単に押し付ければ、第６図
に示すようにフツク２２，３４どうしが係合し、
蓋体２０は閉状態になる。 In the compact container constructed in this way, when opening the lid 20 from the closed position shown in FIG. 6, first hold the entire compact container in the palm of your hand, and then use your thumb or middle finger to open the lid. When the operating protrusion 31 is pushed, the operating protrusion 31 is elastically deformed by the operating member 30 itself.
slides inward, while the engaging portion 32 and the pressing piece 33 are guided by the guide rib 1, which is the respective guide mechanism.
5, 15 and the notch 14, they slide in the direction away from each other. At this time, the sliding movement of the engaging part 32 and the pressing piece 33 is performed almost simultaneously, but since the load of the lid body 20 acts on the pressing piece 33, the engaging part 32 is larger than the pressing piece 33. slide. Therefore, hooks 22, 34
The engagement between them is first released, and then the inner surface of the convex portion 12b is pressed by the tip of the pressing piece 34, and as a result, the lid body 20 rotates around the pin 12c, as shown in FIG. It will be in the open state. here,
When the pressing operation of the operating protrusion 31 is released, the operating member 30 returns to its original state by its own elasticity, and therefore the operating protrusion 31, the engaging portion 32, and the pressing piece 33 also return to their normal positions. . In addition, when closing the lid body 20, the lid body 2 is closed like a general compact container.
0 to the container body 10 side, the hooks 22 and 34 engage with each other as shown in FIG.
The lid body 20 is in a closed state.

実施例においては、操作部材３０が容器本体１
０内に収まる程度の比較的大きな円形もしくは半
円形に形成され、これによつて実質的に弾性変形
する部分が図示のように長い寸法をもつ形状とな
つているから、操作部材３０がわずかに弾性変形
するだけで両フツク２２，３４どうしの係合を解
くのに必要な係合部３２の摺動量が充分な程度に
確保されることになる。したがつて、くり返し操
作されてもその弾性変形する部分に塑性変形ある
いは弾性疲労などが生じることはほとんどなく、
その機能が安定的に長期間発揮される。 In the embodiment, the operating member 30 is connected to the container body 1.
The operating member 30 is formed into a relatively large circular or semicircular shape that fits within 0, and the portion that is substantially elastically deformed has a long dimension as shown in the figure. Just by elastically deforming, a sufficient sliding amount of the engaging portion 32 necessary to disengage the hooks 22, 34 from each other is ensured. Therefore, even after repeated operations, plastic deformation or elastic fatigue rarely occurs in the elastically deformed parts.
Its function can be demonstrated stably for a long period of time.

また、両フツク２２，３４どうしの係合が解か
れるときの状態について着目してみると、係合部
３２が前壁部１１ｃ側へ摺動するのに伴なつて、
フツク３４がフツク２２からそのまま水平に離れ
てゆくことによつて解かれるようになつているか
ら、両フツク２２，３４どうしの係合は抵抗なく
簡単に外れ、したがつて相方のフツクの摩耗もそ
の分、軽減される。また、蓋体２０は押圧片３３
の作用によつて大きく開口するので、蓋体２０を
手指などで開ける操作がきわめて便利であり、し
かもこのような作用効果を発揮させるのに、操作
用突部３１を一方の手の親指や中指などのように
片手で操作できる便利さもある。 Also, if we pay attention to the state when the hooks 22 and 34 are disengaged from each other, as the engaging portion 32 slides toward the front wall portion 11c,
Since the hook 34 is released by moving horizontally away from the hook 22, both hooks 22 and 34 can be easily disengaged from each other without any resistance, thereby reducing wear on the other hook. It will be reduced accordingly. In addition, the lid body 20 has a pressing piece 33
Since the lid 20 opens wide due to the action of It also has the convenience of being able to be operated with one hand.

なお、前記係合部３２および押圧片３３のガイ
ド機構としては、例えば第８図に示すように、容
器本体１０の前壁部１１ｃおよび後壁部１１ａの
内面にガイド用突起１７，１８をそれぞれ設け、
操作部材３０に前記ガイド用突起１７，１８にそ
れぞれ嵌合するガイド用切欠３７，３８を設けた
構成として良く、要するに操作用突部３１を押圧
操作した際に、係合部３２、押圧片３３を互いに
離間させる方向に案内する作用をもつ構成であれ
ば良い。 As a guide mechanism for the engaging portion 32 and the pressing piece 33, for example, as shown in FIG. established,
The operating member 30 may be provided with guide notches 37 and 38 that fit into the guide protrusions 17 and 18, respectively. In short, when the operating protrusion 31 is pressed, the engaging portion 32 and the pressing piece 33 Any structure may be used as long as it has the effect of guiding the elements in a direction that separates them from each other.

以上詳述したように、本考案によれば、弾性片
としての機能の低下がなく、しかもフツクの摩耗
も防止でき、また操作用突部を押すだけでフツク
どうしの係合を解除し、かつ蓋体を大きく回動さ
せるので、蓋体を開ける際の操作性も良好である
など種々の優れた効果がある。 As detailed above, according to the present invention, there is no deterioration in the function of the elastic piece, the wear of the hooks can be prevented, and the engagement between the hooks can be released by simply pressing the operation protrusion, and Since the lid is rotated widely, there are various excellent effects such as good operability when opening the lid.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第１図および第２図は従来例を示す斜視図およ
び断面図、第３図〜第７図は本考案の一実施例を
示すもので、第３図は斜視図、第４図は操作部材
を容器本体に組付けた状態の斜視図、第５図は分
解斜視図、第６図はコンパクト容器の中央縦断面
図、第７図は作用を説明するために示した第６図
同様の断面図、第８図は本考案の他の実施例を示
す分解斜視図である。 １０……容器本体、１１ａ……後壁部、１１ｂ
……側壁部、１１ｃ……前壁部、１２……ヒンジ
部、１３……開口部、１４……切欠、１５，１６
……ガイドリブ、１７，１８……ガイド用突起、
２０……蓋体、２１……係合片、２２……フツ
ク、３０……操作部材、３１……操作用突部、３
２……係合部、３３……押圧片、３４……フツ
ク、３７，３８……ガイド用切欠、４０……中
枠。 1 and 2 are perspective views and sectional views showing a conventional example, FIGS. 3 to 7 show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view, and FIG. 4 is an operating member. Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view, Fig. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of the center of the compact container, and Fig. 7 is a cross section similar to Fig. 6 shown to explain the operation. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention. 10...Container body, 11a...Rear wall part, 11b
...Side wall part, 11c...Front wall part, 12...Hinge part, 13...Opening part, 14...Notch, 15, 16
... Guide rib, 17, 18 ... Guide protrusion,
20... Lid body, 21... Engaging piece, 22... Hook, 30... Operating member, 31... Operating protrusion, 3
2... Engaging portion, 33... Pressing piece, 34... Hook, 37, 38... Guide notch, 40... Middle frame.

Claims (1)

【実用新案登録請求の範囲】[Scope of utility model registration request] 左右何れか一方の側壁部に開口部を有する容器
本体と、この容器本体の後壁部にヒンジ結合され
た蓋体と、前記容器本体の内接円にほぼ対応する
円形もしくは半円形に形成され容器本体内で弾性
変形可能にセツトされた操作部材とを備え、この
操作部材には、容器本体の前記開口部に摺動自在
に嵌合する操作用突部と、容器本体の前壁側に位
置し前記蓋体自由端のフツクに係合するフツクを
内面に有する係合部と、容器本体の後壁側に位置
し操作用突部の押圧操作時に前記ヒンジ部近傍に
おける蓋体内壁面に当接して該蓋体を開方向へ回
動させる押圧片とがそれぞれ設けられていること
を特徴とするコンパクト容器。 A container body having an opening on either the left or right side wall, a lid hinged to the rear wall of the container body, and a lid body formed in a circular or semicircular shape approximately corresponding to the inscribed circle of the container body. The operating member is elastically deformably set within the container body, and the operating member includes an operating protrusion that slidably fits into the opening of the container body, and an operating member that is provided on the front wall side of the container body. an engaging portion having a hook located on the inner surface that engages with a hook at the free end of the lid body; and an engaging portion located on the rear wall side of the container body that comes into contact with the wall surface of the lid body near the hinge portion when the operating protrusion is pressed. A compact container characterized in that each of the compact containers is provided with a pressing piece that contacts the lid and rotates the lid in the opening direction.