JP2011025996A - Housing container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an easy-to-use housing container, capable of readily adjusting the exposed area of an opening part by a simple mechanism which is applicable to a small housing container. <P>SOLUTION: In the housing container 100, constituted of a container body 1, which has an opening part 1c, and a cover 2 for opening/closing the opening part 1c, is provided with a shaft part 3 provided on the container body 1 or the cover 2 and is provided with a shaft guiding groove 1f provided on the container body 1 or the cover 2 and engaged with the shaft part 3, the shaft part 3 is slidable along the shaft guiding groove 1f and is rotatable, within a predetermined range in the shaft guiding groove 1f; and the cover 2 opens/closes the opening part 1c in association with the sliding and the rotation so as to adjust the exposed area of the opening part 1c. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to storage containers for various small items such as sticks such as toothpick, cotton swabs, needles, mechanical pencil cores, or granular materials such as tablets, candy, and gum, as well as sundries, clothing, cans and bottles. .

Conventionally, as a storage container capable of taking out an arbitrary amount of contents contained in a container, there is a mechanical pencil refill case provided with a plurality of outlets having different opening areas. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
Moreover, as a storage container which can adjust the opening part exposed area of a container, there exists a storage container with a lid etc. which slides and rotates a cover using a link mechanism. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-2111893 A JP 2000-159251 A

Among the conventional storage containers as described above, in the storage container of Patent Document 1, the amount of content to be taken out is limited by the opening area opened in the inner lid, and it is said that the amount of take-out cannot be changed. There was a problem.
In addition, the main focus is on the removal of the contents, and it is assumed that the contents are discarded when they are lost. That is, there is a problem that the opening area cannot be adjusted and the usability is poor.

Further, the storage container of Patent Document 2 can adjust the exposed area of the opening, but at the stage of lifting and moving on the arc in the initial stage of the opening operation, the opening when viewed from above is slight. In this stage, the necessary opening exposed area can be obtained only when the lid is further moved, and there is a problem that it is difficult to adjust the opening exposed area and the usability is poor.
Further, since the mechanism uses a link, there is a problem that it is complicated and requires many parts, and cannot be applied to a small storage container.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides an easy-to-use storage container that can easily adjust the opening exposed area with a simple mechanism applicable to a small storage container. The purpose is to do.

  The storage container of the present invention is a storage container comprising a container main body having an opening and a lid that opens and closes the opening, a shaft provided on either the container main body or the lid, and the container A shaft guide groove provided on one of the main body and the lid and engaged with the shaft portion; the shaft portion is slidable along the shaft guide groove; The lid can be rotated in a predetermined range, and the lid can open and close the opening in conjunction with the sliding and the rotation, and the exposed area of the opening can be adjusted.

  Further, an engaging portion provided on one of the container main body and the lid, and an engaging portion provided on either one of the container main body and the lid and engaging with the engaging portion. And the movement of the lid can be controlled.

  The storage container according to claim 1 of the present invention can easily adjust the exposed area of the opening by a simple mechanism applicable to a small storage container, and is easy to use. Only the object can be easily taken out, and the contents can be easily accommodated.

  In addition, since the storage container according to claim 2 can prevent the opening from being opened unexpectedly, the opening and closing operation of the storage container can be ensured and the usability is improved.

  It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the storage container which shows Example 1 of this invention.   The state which fully opened the lid | cover of the storage container shown in FIG.   FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lid of the storage container shown in FIG. 1 is slid to partially open the opening of the container.   FIG. 2 shows a state in which the opening of the container is partially opened by sliding and rotating the lid of the storage container shown in FIG. 1.   FIG. A is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3, and FIG. V is a view in the direction of arrow V in FIG.   It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which notched some storage containers which show Example 2 of this invention.   It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which notched some storage containers which show Example 3 of this invention.   It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which notched some storage containers which show Example 4 of this invention.   It is a disassembled perspective view of the storage container which shows Example 5 of this invention.   FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the lid of the storage container shown in FIG. 9 is opened.   FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the storage container shown in FIG. 9 with the lid fully opened.

  FIG. 1 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of a storage container showing Example 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the cover of the storage container shown in FIG. 1 is fully opened. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the opening of the container is partially opened by sliding the lid of the storage container shown in FIG. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the lid of the storage container shown in FIG. 1 is slid and rotated to partially open the opening of the container. 5A is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3, and FIG. V is a view in the direction of arrow V in FIG.

  The storage container of Example 1 is assumed to be a storage container that can be placed on the palm of the hand and can be operated with a fingertip, and can be applied to larger general storage containers.

In the figure, reference numeral 100 denotes a storage container, which includes a container main body 1, a lid 2, and a shaft portion 3 that rotatably connects the lid 2 to one end of the container main body 1.
The container body 1 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin material or an aluminum material, has a hollow housing portion 1a, and has a bottom portion 1b at a lower end portion and an opening portion 1c at an upper end portion. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a pair of lid holding portions 1 e are formed at the upper end portion of the container body 1 so as to protrude further in parallel with the upper portion than the opening end surface 1 d. Each of the pair of lid holding portions 1e is formed with a long hole shaft guide groove 1f and a long hole lid engaging groove 1g parallel to the upper portion of the shaft guide groove 1f.

  The lid 2 is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin material or an aluminum material, and a lid surface 2a that abuts the opening end surface 1d of the container body 1 to close the opening 1c at the lower end portion, and a shaft portion 3 at one end portion in the longitudinal direction. A through-hole 2b to be fitted is formed, and a corner portion at one end thereof is formed in an arc shape centering on the center point of the through-hole 2b. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5A, the first engagement protrusion 2c and the second engagement protrusion that engage with the lid engagement groove 1g of the container body 1 are provided on both end surfaces in the short direction. 2d is formed. Note that the first engagement protrusion 2c and the second engagement protrusion 2d may not be integrated with the lid 2 but may be a separate shaft or the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the lid 2 has a plurality of first anti-slip protrusions 2m on the upper end surface and a plurality of second anti-slip protrusions 2n on the left end surface.

  The shaft portion 3 is formed of a metal round bar or a synthetic resin round rod, and is fitted into the through hole 2b of the lid 2, and both end portions thereof are slidably engaged with the shaft guide groove 1f of the container body 1. Match. The shaft portion 3 may be formed integrally with the lid 2.

The lid 2 is inserted between the pair of lid holding portions 1e of the container body 1 and can slide along the shaft guide groove 1f between them. As shown in FIG. The center point of the part 3 can be turned around a fulcrum. Further, both end portions of the shaft portion 3 engage with the shaft guide groove 1f and protrude from both end surfaces of the lid 2 so as not to be easily detached.
Further, the first engaging protrusion 2c of the lid 2 is engaged with the lid engaging groove 1g of the container main body 1 to prevent the opening 1c from being exposed by an unexpected force when the lid 2 is closed.

Further, the second engaging protrusion 2d of the lid 2 engages with the lid engaging groove 1g of the container body 1, and prevents the lid 2 from rotating easily during sliding.
Further, the first engagement protrusion 2c and the second engagement protrusion 2d are configured such that when a predetermined external force is applied, the engagement with the lid holding portion 1e is released by the elastic deflection of the pair of lid holding portions 1e. , And slightly projecting from both side surfaces of the pair of lids 2.
The lid surface 2a abuts on the opening end surface 1d, and the opening end surface 1d serves as a sliding support surface when the lid 2 slides.

The usage method of the storage container comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated based on FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the shaft portion 3 is engaged with a shaft guide groove 1 f at both ends thereof and positioned at one end portion of the container body 1, and the first engagement protrusion 2 c is engaged with the lid of the container body 1. It is engaged with the groove 1g, is located at the other end of the container body 1, and closes the opening 1c of the container body 1.
From this state, by pushing the first anti-slip projection 2m of the lid 2 with a fingertip in the direction of arrow B with a predetermined force or more, the lid holding portion 1e around the engaging portion of the first engaging projection 2c is bent. The first engaging projection 2c and the lid holding portion 1e are disengaged from each other, the lid 2 is slidable, moves to the position shown in FIG. 3, and the opening 1c is exposed. When the lid 2 slides in the direction of arrow B, the second engaging protrusion 2d remains engaged with the lid engaging groove 1g, and the lid 2 does not easily rotate due to unexpected force. . By adjusting the sliding length L of the lid 2, the exposed area of the opening 1c can be arbitrarily adjusted.

Next, from the state shown in FIG. 3, a fingertip is put on the second anti-slip protrusion 2n or the lid surface 2a of the lid 2, and the lid 2 is rotated in the direction of arrow C with a predetermined force or more with the shaft portion 3 as a fulcrum. As a result, the lid holding portion 1e around the engaging portion of the second engaging projection 2d bends and opens outward, and the engagement between the second engaging projection 2d and the lid engaging groove 1g is released, and the lid 2 can be rotated.
Next, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lid 2 is slid to the right while being rotated, the exposed area of the opening 1c can be adjusted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, when the lid 2 is further slid rightward, the opening 1c can be exposed to the maximum.
Further, the lid 2 shown in FIG. 1 can be changed from the closed state to the fully opened state shown in FIG. Therefore, the adjustment of the exposed area of the opening 1c can be arbitrarily performed from fully closed to fully open, and the contents can be easily taken out as necessary or only necessary, and the contents can be easily put in. Easy to use.

  In addition, what is necessary is just to perform operation reverse to opening operation, when the lid | cover 2 is closed. That is, the lid 2 is turned counterclockwise with the shaft portion 3 as a fulcrum to engage the second engaging projection 2d and the lid engaging groove 1g, and then the lid 2 is slid to be The lid 2 can be closed by engaging the one engaging projection 2c with the lid engaging groove 1g.

  FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view in which a part of the storage container showing Example 2 of the present invention is cut away. In the figure, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted. The storage container of the second embodiment has a small amount of content to be taken out at one time, but can be replenished at a time when the content is small.

In the figure, the shaft guide groove 1f and the lid engaging groove 1g are disposed on the same extension line. In addition, the corner of the lower end portion of the lid 2 to which the shaft portion 3 is fitted is not provided with a circular arc, but is a lid surface corner portion 2k. Otherwise, the lid 2 cannot be rotated.
The slidable length is shorter than that of the storage container shown in FIG.

  That is, the operation from the time when the lid 2 is closed is limited to sliding, and the exposed area of the opening 1c is not large, so that it is suitable for a case where normal use only takes out a small amount of contents. Moreover, since the lid 2 can be rotated in the direction of the arrow C after the sliding opening, the opening 1c can be fully opened, and can be easily replenished when the contents are lost, which is convenient.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view in which a part of a storage container showing Example 3 of the present invention is cut away. In the figure, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.
The storage container according to the third embodiment enables the opening area of the opening 1c to be fixed at an opening degree such as “large”, “medium”, and “small”, and can slide if the lid holding portion 1e has the same size. A storage container that can be made longer.

In FIG. 7, the shaft guide groove 1f and the lid engaging groove 1g are arranged on the same extension line, and the groove width of the lid engaging groove 1g is formed smaller than the groove width of the shaft guide groove 1f. ing. Further, the container body 1 is provided with an engaging convex portion 1p protruding on the opening end surface 1d. The cover surface 2a is provided with an engagement recess 2p. One of the engagement recesses 2p is provided in the vicinity of the end of the cover 2, and three are provided in the middle of the cover 2 at regular intervals. Yes.
When the lid 2 is closed, the engagement concave portion 2p and the engagement convex portion 1p provided in the vicinity of the end portion of the lid 2 are engaged with each other, and the opening portion 1c is prevented from being exposed by an unexpected force, and is slid Sometimes, the engaging projection 1p is engaged with either one of the other engaging recesses 2p so that the opening degree of the exposed area of the opening 1c can be easily adjusted.
The slidable length is longer than that of the storage container shown in FIG.
The engaging recess 2p may be provided in the shaft guide groove 1f or the lid engaging groove 1g.

  That is, in the storage container of the third embodiment, since the opening degree of the opening 1c can be fixed such as “large”, “medium”, and “small”, the amount of contents taken out can be kept constant. Further, since the opening 1c can be fully opened, it is easy to use such that it can be easily replenished when the contents are lost.

FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view in which a part of the storage container showing Example 4 of the present invention is cut away. In the figure, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.
In the storage containers shown in Examples 1 to 3, the opening 1c was limited to the top of the storage container. However, in the storage container shown in Example 4, the opening 1c was one of the storage container from the top. It is provided up to the upper end side.

As shown in FIG. 8, the lid holding part 1e of the container body 1 is provided with a shaft guide groove 1f and a lid engaging groove 1g in the vertical direction. Further, the container body 1 is provided with a partition wall 1s in the vicinity of the shaft guide groove 1f.
The lid 2 is provided with a first engagement protrusion 2c and a second engagement protrusion 2d similar to those of the first embodiment, and a first anti-slip protrusion 2m is provided on both side surfaces of the upper end portion. .

  From a state in which the opening 1c is closed (not shown), the shaft portion 3 slides upward along the shaft guide groove 1f by pinching the anti-slip protrusion 1m with a finger and pulling the lid 2 upward. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, only the end face side of the opening 1c is opened. At this time, the partition wall 1s prevents the opening on the shaft guide groove 1f side. From this state, the lid 2 is rotated in the direction of arrow E about the shaft portion 3 as a fulcrum, so that the lid 2 is rotated to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line, and the opening 1c is fully opened.

  The storage container of the fourth embodiment is such that the operation of the lid 2 is made to slide and rotate in the vertical direction, and is suitable for storing an object that can be taken out from the upper end surface of the storage container. For example, it is a granular material. In addition, when the content is low, it can be replenished at a time, making it easy to use.

  In the storage containers of Examples 1 to 4 described above, the lid main body 1 is provided with the lid engaging groove 1g, and the lid 2 is engaged with the first engaging protrusion 2c and the second engaging protrusion 1g. Although the engagement protrusion 2d is provided, the lid 2 is provided with an engagement groove (not shown), and the container body 1 is provided with an engagement protrusion (not shown) that engages with the engagement groove. good.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a storage container showing Embodiment 5 of the present invention. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the lid of the storage container shown in FIG. 9 is opened. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the storage container shown in FIG. 9 with the lid fully opened. In the figure, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.
The storage container shown in Example 5 is assumed to be a storage container that can store various items such as sundries, clothing, cans, and bottles.

In FIG. 9, reference numeral 31 denotes a container body, which includes a first storage portion 31 a and a second storage portion 31 b inside, and the outer periphery and the bottom portion are closed and partitioned by a partition wall 31 y.
The upper part is an opening 31c, and an opening surface 31d is provided around the opening 31c. A pair of lid holding parts 31e is provided on both upper side surfaces of the opening surface 31d. A pair of shaft portions 31 f are provided at positions protruding from the rear wall surface of the main body 31. A pair of lid engaging projections 31g are provided in the middle of the lid holding portion 31e, and a lid locking projection 31h projects from an opening surface 31d at the upper part of the front wall surface. It is combined with the piece 31k and attached to the container body 31, and is movable in the vertical direction.

  The lid body 32 has a lid surface 32a in the lower part, a pair of shaft guide grooves 32f is formed at one of the end portions on both sides, and a pair of container engaging grooves 32g is formed on the other side. Further, a container engaging hole 32h is provided in the front part of the lid surface 32a, a pair of first opening / closing handles 32m is provided on the upper surface, and a second opening / closing handle 32n is provided outside the front part. .

The container body 31 and the lid 32 are formed of a synthetic resin material or the like. The lid 32 is inserted between a pair of lid holding portions 31e formed on both upper side surfaces of the container main body 31, and slides along the shaft guide groove 32f between the lid 32 and the shaft portion 31f at an arbitrary position. Rotates to a fulcrum. The shaft portion 31f protrudes from the inside of both side surfaces of the lid holding portion 31e so as to be engaged with the shaft guide groove 32f and not easily detached.
The lid locking protrusion 31h engages with the container engaging hole 32h, and prevents the opening 31c from being exposed by an unexpected force when the lid is closed. By operating the locking portion operating piece 31k downward, The engagement with the container engagement hole 32h can be released.

The pair of lid engaging protrusions 31g are engaged with the pair of container engaging grooves 32g to prevent the lid 32 from easily rotating during sliding.
The pair of lid engaging protrusions 31g slightly protrude from the inner sides of the lid holding portion 31e so that the engagement is released by the elastic deflection of the lid holding portion 31e when a predetermined force or more is applied.
The lid surface 32a is in contact with the opening surface 31d, and this opening surface 31d becomes a sliding support surface when sliding. The partition wall 31y is provided at a position where all the openings 31c of the first storage portion 31a are exposed when the lid 2 slides to the maximum extent.

The usage method of the storage container comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated based on FIGS.
In FIG. 9, when the lid 32 is fully closed, the shaft portion 31f of the container body 31 is engaged with the shaft guide groove 32f of the lid 32, and the pair of lid engaging protrusions 31g of the container body 31 are paired with the container. Engaged with the groove 32g, the lid locking projection 31h is engaged with the container engaging hole 32h and closes the opening 31c.

  From this state, the latching portion operating piece 31k is pushed downward, the engagement between the lid latching protrusion 31h and the container engagement hole 32h is released, and the first opening / closing handle 32m is pushed in the direction of arrow F, thereby the lid 32. Slides and the opening 31c is exposed to the state shown in FIG. At the time of sliding, the lid engaging protrusion 31g and the container engaging groove 32g remain engaged, and the lid 32 is not easily rotated by an unexpected force. By adjusting the sliding length of the lid 32, the exposed area of the opening 31c can be arbitrarily adjusted up to the state shown in FIG. 10, and only the contents of the first storage portion 31a can be taken in and out.

From the state shown in FIG. 9, a hand is put on the second opening / closing handle 32n of the lid 32, and the pair of shaft portions 31f are pivoted in the direction of the arrow H with a predetermined force or more around the fulcrum, thereby engaging the lid engaging projection 31g. The lid holding portion 31e around the joint portion is bent and opened, the engagement between the lid engaging protrusion 31g and the container engaging groove 32g is released, and the lid 32 can be rotated. FIG. 11 shows a state in which all the openings 31c are exposed, and the contents can be taken in and out of both the first storage portion 31a and the second storage portion 31b.
In the storage container of the fifth embodiment, the contents that are frequently taken in and out are stored in the first storage part 31a, and the contents that are not frequently taken in and out are stored in the second storage part 31b. Easy, easy to organize and easy to use.

  In the storage container of Example 5 described above, the lid engaging protrusion 31g is provided on the container body 31, and the container engaging groove 32g that engages with the lid engaging protrusion 31g is provided on the lid 32. 32 may be provided with an engaging protrusion (not shown), and the container body 31 may be provided with an engaging groove (not shown) that engages with the engaging protrusion.

  As described above, the storage container of the present invention includes a container main body 1, 31 having openings 1 c, 31 c and a container 2, 32 that opens and closes the openings 1 c, 31 c. 31 and the shafts 3 and 31f provided on either the lids 2 and 32 and the shafts 3 and 31f provided on either the container body 1 or 31 and the lids 2 and 32 to engage with the shafts 3 and 31f. A shaft guide groove 1f, 32f is provided, and the shaft portion 3, 31f is slidable along the shaft guide groove 1f, 32f and is rotatable within a predetermined range in the shaft guide groove 1f, 32f. The lids 2 and 32 open and close the opening portions 1c and 31c in conjunction with sliding and rotation, and the exposed areas of the openings 1c and 31c can be adjusted.

  In addition, the container body 1, 31 and the lids 2, 32 are structured so that the shaft portions 3, 31f are provided on either the container body 1, 31 and the lids 2, 32, and the shaft guide grooves 1f, 32f are provided on the other side. The shaft portions 3 and 31f are slidable along the shaft guide grooves 1f and 32f, and are rotatable in the shaft guide grooves 1f and 32f. That is, the lids 2 and 32 can be opened and closed only by sliding, opening and closing only by turning, and opening and closing combining sliding and turning. By selecting these arbitrarily, The exposed areas of the openings 1c and 31c are adjusted.

  The shaft portions 3, 31f are rotatable within a predetermined range in the shaft guide grooves 1f, 32f. When the range in which the shaft portions 3 and 31f can rotate is defined as the entire area within the shaft guide grooves 1f and 32f, the lids 2 and 32 regardless of the positions of the shaft portions 3 and 31f in the shaft guide grooves 1f and 32f. The opening / closing operation can be performed by rotating the. In addition, when the range in which the shaft portions 3 and 31f can be rotated is limited, when the shaft portions 3 and 31f are in the unrotatable positions in the shaft guide grooves 1f and 32f, the opening and closing operations of the lids 2 and 32 are Limited to sliding.

  In addition, the storage container of the present invention includes any one of the engagement grooves 1g and 32g provided in one of the container main bodies 1 and 31 and the lids 2 and 32, and the container main bodies 1 and 31 and the lids 2 and 32. Engagement protrusions 2c, 2d, 31g provided on one side and engaged with the engagement grooves 1g, 32g are provided, and the movement of the lids 2, 32 is controlled.

  In addition, an engagement groove is provided in one of the container main bodies 1 and 31 and the lids 2 and 32, and engagement protrusions 2c, 2d, and 31g are provided on the other, and they are engaged with each other. When the openings 1c and 31c are closed, it is possible to prevent the openings 1c and 31c from being easily exposed by an unexpected force. Further, when the lids 2 and 32 are opened by sliding, the lids 2 and 32 can be prevented from rotating easily. Furthermore, the exposed areas of the openings 1c and 31c can be easily adjusted.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container main body, 1c Opening part, 2 Lid, 3 axial part, 1f Shaft guide groove, 1g Lid engaging groove, 2c 1st engaging protrusion, 2d 2nd engaging protrusion, 31 Container main body, 31f axial part, 31g Lid engagement protrusion, 32f Shaft guide groove, 32g Container engagement groove

Claims (2)

  In a storage container comprising a container body having an opening and a lid that opens and closes the opening, a shaft provided on one of the container body and the lid, and the container body and the lid A shaft guide groove that is provided on either side and engages with the shaft portion, the shaft portion being slidable along the shaft guide groove, and rotating within a predetermined range in the shaft guide groove. The storage container is movable, and the lid opens and closes the opening in conjunction with the sliding and the rotation, and the exposed area of the opening can be adjusted.   An engagement groove provided in one of the container main body and the lid, and an engagement protrusion provided in any one of the container main body and the lid and engaging with the engagement groove, The storage container according to claim 1, wherein the movement of the lid can be controlled.

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