JP7222474B2 - decorative container - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a decorative container whose design can be easily changed and which is convenient to use.

Depending on the type of contents, it may be required to display the contents by printing or the like on the surfaces of various containers. On the other hand, various containers are required not only to have functionality, but also to have a good appearance and a design that reflects the image of the product. In order to meet these demands, for example, the inner container is configured to fit in a transparent outer container, and the inner container is accommodated with a belt-like label attached to the inner peripheral surface of the body wall of the outer container. Accordingly, there has been proposed a label that is held between the outer container and the inner container so that the display of the contents printed on the label can be seen through the outer container (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, an improved container has been proposed so that the label can be easily attached and detached (for example, Patent Document 2). According to these configurations, it is possible to display the contents without printing directly on the container, so that both the display of the contents and the design can be achieved.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 46-33433 JP-A-2003-112775

However, since the label is sealed between the outer container and the inner container, all of these containers are excellent in terms of holding the label, but have the problem that the label is difficult to attach and detach. That is, even if it is attempted to change only the display, the entire container must be changed, and there is the problem that it is slow to respond to changes in needs. On the other hand, Patent Document 2 is improved so that the label can be easily attached and detached. There is a demand for a device that can be put on and taken off.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. , its purpose.

As a result of intensive studies by the present inventors in order to solve the above problems, it was found that by processing a label (decorative sheet) into a special shape, it can be held between the outer container and the inner container without being sealed. I found what I can do. Based on this knowledge, the present inventors have completed the present invention.

That is, the present invention provides the following [1] to [4].
[1] A bottomed cylindrical container having a double side wall consisting of an outer wall and an inner wall, and a single decorative sheet held in the container, and an outer wall constituting the double side wall of the container. and the inner wall are connected to each other at upper end portions, the portions other than the connecting portion are separated from each other through a gap, the outer wall has transparency, and the decorative sheet is connected to the double side wall. a first surface portion inserted along the gap between the outer wall and the inner wall from the lower end side of the container, and a second surface portion bent from the first surface portion and covering at least a part of the bottom of the container, A decorative container in which the first surface portion of the decorative sheet inserted into the gap between the decorative sheets can be visually recognized through the outer wall of the double side wall.
[2] The decorative container according to [1], wherein the second surface of the decorative sheet is fixed along the bottom of the container.
[3] According to [1] or [2], the decorative sheet has, between the first surface portion and the second surface portion, a connection portion that connects the first surface portion and the second surface portion. decorative container.
[4] The decorated container according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the double side wall of the container is integrally formed.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The decorated container of the present invention is excellent in design, has a simple structure, and is easy to attach and detach a label, and is convenient to use.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a decorative container showing an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of the said decorated container. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 2; It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at the said decorating container from the bottom face side. FIG. 4 is a plan view of a decorative sheet used in the decorative container; 4 is an enlarged view of the container portion in FIG. 3; FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view illustrating another example of the decorative sheet of FIG. 5;

Next, a mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

One embodiment of the invention is shown in FIGS. The decorative container of this embodiment includes a bottomed cylindrical container 1 for containing contents and a decorative sheet 2 held by the container 1. At the upper end of the container 1, a shaped lid 3 is screwed. The pattern α of the decorative sheet 2 can be visually recognized through the transparent outer wall 5 of the container 1 .

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, which is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 2, the container 1 has a double side wall consisting of an inner wall 4 and a transparent outer wall 5, the lower end of which is open. ing. In addition, along the gap 6 formed between the inner wall 4 and the outer wall 5 constituting the double side wall, the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2 is inserted in a cylindrically assembled state, A second surface portion 8 bent from the first surface portion 7 is adhered to the bottom portion 10 of the container 1 by a transparent double-sided tape 12 (see FIG. 4).

The container 1 has a cylindrical shape made of black transparent polymethyl methacrylate resin (PMMA), and as shown in the longitudinal section of FIG. are connected at their upper ends, and the portions other than the connecting portion 1a are separated from each other with a gap 6 therebetween. Further, the container 1 has an opening formed in a neck portion 15 , and a male screw 16 for screwing the lid 3 is formed on the upper end of the peripheral wall of the neck portion 15 . The words "cosmetics" are printed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer wall 5 (see FIG. 1).

The gap 6 is set so that the distance P 2 at the lower end _{is slightly larger than the distance P 1 at} the upper end, taking into account the ease of insertion of the decorative sheet 2 and the difficulty of movement in the gap 6 . P ₁ is generally 1 to 5 mm, preferably 1.5 to 3 mm, and P ₂ is generally 2 to 10 mm, preferably 3 to 7 mm. Also, P ₂ -P ₁ is usually 0 to 9 mm, preferably 1 to 7 mm, more preferably 3 to 5 mm. In this embodiment, P ₁ is set to 1.5 mm and P ₂ is set to 5 mm. When the distances P ₁ and P ₂ are within the above range, the ease of inserting the decorative sheet 2, the holding property, and the appearance (perceived depth) of the decorative container are well balanced.

Further, since the bottom portion 10 connected to the lower end of the inner wall 4 of the container 1 is located above the lower end of the outer wall 5 by a distance M (0.5 mm in this embodiment), when the container 1 is placed on a desk or the like, In addition, the bottom portion 10 does not come into direct contact with the desk or the like, but the present invention is not limited to this. The distance M is usually 0.1 to 5 mm, preferably 0.5 to 3 mm. That is, the lower end of the inner wall 4 and the lower end of the outer wall 5 may be aligned, or the lower end of the inner wall 4 may be positioned below the lower end of the outer wall 5, but the lower end of the inner wall 4 may be positioned above the lower end of the outer wall 5. When the container 1 is placed on a desk or the like in a state in which the second surface portion 8 of the decorative sheet 2 is fixed to the bottom portion 10 of the container 1, the second surface portion 8 of the decorative sheet 2 is placed on the desk or the like. 2 and 3, it is possible to reliably protect the decorative sheet 2 (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

The decorative sheet 2 is made of one polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sheet, and as shown in FIG. It has a first surface portion 7 to be inserted and a second surface portion 8 that is bent from the first surface portion 7 and fixed along the bottom portion 10 of the container 1. A connecting portion 9 is provided between the surface portion 8 and the surface portion 8 to connect them. The material of the decorative sheet 2 is not limited, and for example, synthetic resins such as PET and polypropylene (PP), paper, synthetic paper obtained by combining paper and synthetic resin, and the like can be used.

The first surface portion 7 has a substantially rectangular shape having long sides and short sides, and a notch portion 14 is formed on one short side thereof, and the notch portion 14 is engaged on the other short side. A mating protrusion 13 is formed. The protruding portion 13 protrudes in the long side direction by a length T from the end of the long side (the portion corresponding to the length Q in FIG. 5), and is formed in a reverse taper that widens toward the protruding tip. can be easily engaged with the notch 14 having a recessed shape corresponding to the . As a result, the first surface portion 7 can be formed into a beautiful cylindrical shape (the seams are inconspicuous when viewed from the outside).
It should be noted that the protruding tip of the protruding portion 13 and the concave shape of the notch portion 14 corresponding thereto are rounded, respectively, so that when an external impact is received, the engaging portion is not affected. The projecting portion 13 and the notch portion 14 can move smoothly and absorb the impact.

On the surface of the first surface portion 7 (the surface that can be seen from the outside when inserted into the container 1), a silver wave pattern α is formed on a black base by metal vapor deposition. . Further, on the back surface of the first surface portion 7, instructions for handling the contents are displayed.

The length Q of the long side of the first surface portion 7 is preferably equal to or longer than the length that can be along the outer peripheral surface of the inner wall 4 of the container 1. Above all, the inner wall 4 has an excellent appearance from the viewpoint of appearance. The length that can be along the outer peripheral surface of the outer wall 5 is preferably longer than the length that can be along the inner peripheral surface of the outer wall 5. More preferably, the length is exactly along the outer peripheral surface of the inner wall 4. . This is because when the length Q of the long side of the first surface portion 7 is exactly along the outer peripheral surface of the inner wall 4, the pattern α appearing on the surface gives a sense of depth, and the appearance is more excellent. . However, from the point of view of obtaining an elaborately decorated container, the length Q of the long side may be set to be longer than the length that can be along the outer peripheral surface of the inner wall 4. When the first surface portion 7 is inserted into the outer wall 5, the first surface portion 7 may not be arranged in a well-balanced manner and may lean to one side (the whole surface or part thereof may be in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the outer wall 5).

The second surface portion 8, which is connected to the first surface portion 7 via the connecting portion 9, is formed in a substantially circular shape having a size that fits within the outer wall 5 of the container 1. As shown in FIG. However, as long as at least a portion of the bottom portion 10 of the container 1 can be covered, the size does not necessarily have to fit within the outer wall 5 of the container 1 . However, if it is too large to fit inside the outer wall 5 of the container 1, when the decorative container falls, the portion of the decorative sheet 2 protruding outside receives a direct impact and cracks, chips, or breaks. In view of the appearance of the decorated container when viewed from the back side, it is preferable that the size is within the outer wall 5 of the container 1 .

In addition, on the surface of the second surface portion 8 (the surface that can be seen from the outside while the bottom of the container 1 is covered), the contents are displayed (for example, the description of the items specified in Article 50 of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law). . Therefore, it is not necessary to display the contents on the container 1 itself (for example, the outer peripheral surface of the outer wall 5), and the appearance of the decorated container can be made more specialized in design. Of course, depending on the design of the decorated container and the type of contents, such display may not be required.

A double-sided tape 12 is attached to the back surface of the second surface portion 8 (see FIG. 1), and the second surface portion 8 is fixed to the bottom portion 10 of the container 1 by the adhesive force of the double-sided tape 12. there is Therefore, by adjusting the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape 12, it is possible to attach the container 1 detachably. It can be exchanged (dressed up).

Further, in this embodiment, the length V of the substantially circular arc of the second surface portion 8 (including the virtual line V′ indicated by the dashed line; the same shall apply hereinafter) is greater than the length Q of the long side of the first surface portion 7. Since it is shortened by 5 mm, the first surface part 7 of the decorative sheet 2 does not collide with the second surface part 8 when the decorative container is dropped, and the second surface part 8 is prevented from being damaged by the impact. be able to. However, if the length V of the arc is shortened and the second surface portion 8 is made too small, the appearance of the back surface of the decorative container becomes poor. It is preferable that V is substantially equal to or slightly shorter than the length Q of the long side of the first surface portion 7 .

The connecting portion 9 that connects the first surface portion 7 and the second surface portion 8 facilitates the bending of the second surface portion 8 and helps to reliably maintain the bent state of the second surface portion 8. It becomes.
In the connecting portion 9, as shown in FIG. 5, from the end of the first surface portion 7 on the lower long side to the end of the second surface portion 8 on the first surface portion 7 side. The length R of is preferably as short as possible in terms of strength. However, it is preferably 5 to 10 mm from the viewpoint of ease of molding and ability to reliably maintain the folded state. Also, the imaginary line V′ indicated by the dashed line of the substantially circular arc of the second surface portion 8 may be set so as to be substantially in contact with the end of the long side of the first surface portion 7 disposed below. , is preferable in terms of excellent appearance when the decorated container is viewed from the back side.

Further, the connecting portion 9 connects the first surface portion 7 and the second surface portion 8 with a radius, but the shape of the connecting portion 9 is not limited to this. It may have a shape such as However, if the shape of the connecting portion 9 is rounded and connected as described above, not only the appearance is excellent, but also the first surface portion 7 and the second surface portion 8 move away from each other. Even if it is pulled, it will not tear easily.

A notch 11 is formed in the connecting portion 9 from the connecting portion 9 to the second surface portion 8 . As a result, the notch 11 can absorb the impact when the decorative container is dropped, and damage to the decorative sheet 2 near the connecting portion 9 can be prevented. Moreover, it is also preferable that the cut 11 is provided with a cut that intersects with the end of the cut extending from the connecting portion 9 to the second surface portion 8 . In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the notch 11 is substantially T-shaped, and can exert a cushioning effect against impact from any direction.
In the above-described embodiment, the substantially T-shaped notch 11 is formed from the connecting portion 9 to the first surface portion 7 and the second surface portion 8, but the shape of the notch 11 is limited to this. isn't it. Further, depending on the material and thickness of the decorative sheet 2, the decorative sheet itself may have sufficient cushioning properties, so the cut 11 may not necessarily be formed. However, if the cuts 11 are formed, the cuts 11 can absorb the impact when the decorative container is dropped, and the decorative sheet 2 can be prevented from being cracked or chipped. In particular, by making the shape of the cut 11 substantially T-shaped as shown in FIG. 5 and making the intersecting cuts circular arc-shaped, it is possible to exhibit a further buffering effect against impacts from any direction.

In order to attach the decorative sheet 2 to the container 1, first, the projecting portion 13 of the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2 is joined to the notch portion 14, and the first surface portion 7 is removed as shown in FIG. The cylindrical first surface portion 7 is inserted along the gap 6 between the inner wall 4 and the outer wall 5 from below the container 1 (lower end side of the double side wall). Then, with the adhesive surface of the double-sided tape 12 exposed, the decorative sheet 2 is attached and fixed to the container 1 by adhering the second surface portion 8 along the bottom portion 10 of the container 1. can do. As a result, a decorated container that is an embodiment of the present invention is obtained.

According to this embodiment, since the pattern α appearing on the surface of the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2 can be seen through the outer wall 5 of the container 1, a decorative container with a design that gives a sense of depth is realized. be able to. Further, since the characters "cosmetics" are printed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer wall 5, the characters appear to stand out from the surface pattern α of the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2. It is possible to obtain an interesting design in which the characters and the pattern α are combined.
Since the lower part of the double side wall is open, the decorative sheet can be easily replaced, and even after the decorative container is completed, the design can be easily changed. can.

Moreover, the decorative sheet can be reliably attached to the container simply by inserting the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet from below the double side wall and fixing the second surface portion 8 to the bottom portion 10 of the container 1 . And it is not necessary to strictly control the size of the decorative sheet 2, and detailed setting and adjustment are not required in assembly, so that the time required for manufacturing can be shortened and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

By preparing variations of the decorative sheet 2, it is possible to manufacture a wide variety of decorative containers without changing the design of the container 1, and to meet user's customization.
In addition, since the handling of the contents is displayed on the back surface of the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2, the handling manual which is easily lost can be securely held (stored). On the other hand, since the contents are displayed on the surface of the second surface portion 8, there is no need to display the contents unrelated to the design on the side surface of the container 1, and the side surface design (entire circumference) with a sense of unity. It looks nice because it can be
Furthermore, since the decorative sheet 2 has the special shape described above, the decorative sheet 2 is less likely to be cracked or chipped even when the decorative container is dropped.

In the above embodiment, the container 1 is made of black transparent PMMA, but the material is not limited to this. That is, as long as the outer wall 5 of the container 1 has transparency, it may be made of any material. In that case, the color of the container 1 (excluding the outer wall 5) and the presence or absence of transparency do not matter. In the present invention, "having transparency" does not have to be completely colorless and transparent, but means that the opposite side can be seen through, and may be colored or colorless.

In the above embodiment, the inner wall 4 and the outer wall 5 forming the double side walls of the container 1 are integrally formed, but these may be formed by separate members. For example, a cylindrical container with a bottom and an annular member having an outer wall may be formed separately, and the annular member may be attached to the opening of the container to form a container having double side walls.

Moreover, although the container 1 has a cylindrical shape in the above embodiment, the shape of the container 1 is not limited to this shape. Any shape may be used as long as it has a double side wall. good too.

In the above-described embodiment, a neck portion 15 is formed at the opening of the container 1, and a male screw 16 is threaded on the outer upper end of the peripheral wall of the neck portion 15 so as to be screwed with the lid 3. , any of these configurations is arbitrary. It may be a simple fitting, or, for example, when manufacturing a decorative container that does not require the lid 3, none of these configurations are necessary.

Although the decorative sheet 2 is formed of PET in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. However, since the first surface portion 7 is to be inserted into the gap 6 of the double side wall of the container 1, it should have flexibility to the extent that it can be fitted along the outer peripheral surface of the inner wall 4 of the double side wall. is preferably Also, the pattern α is shown on the surface of the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2 by metal vapor deposition, but the means for showing the design of the surface is not limited to this, and general printing or a transfer sheet may be used. good too. Alternatively, the decorative sheet 2 may be partially cut out to reveal the design as if it were a paper cutout. Furthermore, the outer wall 5 of the container 1 may be partially transparent so that part of the pattern α is visible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the projecting portion 13 and the notch portion 14 are formed at both ends of the long side as engaging portions for making the first surface portion 7 cylindrical. The configuration is not limited to this as long as the configuration allows the surface portion 7 to be cylindrical. For example, without forming the notch portion 14, the first surface portion 7 may be formed into a tubular shape by simply inserting the projection portion 13 into the notched portion. Each short side may be pasted together with an adhesive agent or a tape to form a cylindrical shape without forming the .

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2 has a substantially rectangular shape. If there is, it is not limited to a substantially rectangular shape. Also, the first surface portion 7 does not have to consist of one piece, and for example, as shown in FIG. may be In the case shown in FIG. 7, when the first surface portion 7 is inserted into the gap 6 of the container 1, the edge portions of the first surface portions 7′ and 7′ are overlapped with each other. It does not need to be preformed into a tubular shape.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the second surface portion 8 is connected to the central portion of the long side of the first surface portion 7 of the decorative sheet 2 , but the second surface portion 8 can be arranged along the bottom portion of the container 1 . The second surface portion 8 may be arranged closer to the notch portion 14 or the projecting portion 13 as long as the second surface portion 8 is not limited to the central portion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the double-faced tape 12 is attached to the back surface of the second surface portion 8 of the decorative sheet 2 and adhered to the bottom portion 10 of the container 1 to fix the decorative sheet 2 to the container 1. However, as long as it can be fixed to the bottom 10 of the container 1, it is not limited to this. For example, a pressure-sensitive adhesive or adhesive may be applied to the back surface of the second surface portion 8 or the bottom portion 10 of the container 1 to fix them by their adhesive force (adhesive force). In terms of design and cost, the double-faced tape, pressure-sensitive adhesive, adhesive, etc. may all be colored or may not be transparent.

In the above embodiment, the decorative sheet 2 is attached to the container 1 by fixing the second surface portion 8 of the decorative sheet 2 to the bottom portion 10 of the container 1 . is not limited to this. For example, a double-faced tape or the like is attached to each rear surface of the first surface portion 7' of the decorative sheet 2' shown in FIG. It may be fixed. In this case, since the second surface portion 8' is not fixed, the impact from the outside can be buffered by this portion, and the decorative sheet 2' can be protected.

In the above embodiment, the decorative sheet 2 has the connecting portion 9 that connects the first surface portion 7 and the second surface portion 8. However, depending on the material and thickness of the decorative sheet 2, the connecting portion 9 may is not provided, and the first surface portion 7 and the second surface portion 8 may be directly bent.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, a container for storing cosmetics is used as the decorative container, but the decorative container is not limited to this. For example, it can be used for objects such as cups, vases, and accessory cases that are preferably decorated.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention has an interesting design and is suitably used as a convenient container.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 container 1a connecting portion 2 decorative sheet 4 inner wall 5 outer wall 6 gap 7 first surface portion 8 second surface portion

Claims (4)

a bottomed cylindrical container having a double side wall consisting of an outer wall and an inner wall;
and a decorative sheet held in the container,
An outer wall and an inner wall that constitute the double side wall of the container are connected to each other at an upper end portion, and portions other than the connecting portion are separated from each other through a gap, and the outer wall has transparency. ,
A first surface portion into which the decorative sheet is inserted along the gap between the outer wall and the inner wall from the lower end side of the double side wall, and a second surface portion that is bent from the first surface portion and covers at least a part of the bottom portion of the container. and
The first surface portion of the decorative sheet inserted into the gap between the double side walls is visible through the outer wall of the double side wall ,
A decorative container , wherein the decorative sheet is held without being sealed . 2. The decorative container according to claim 1, wherein the second surface of the decorative sheet is fixed along the bottom of the container. 3. The decorative container according to claim 1, further comprising a connecting portion between the first surface portion and the second surface portion of the decorative sheet for connecting the first surface portion and the second surface portion. The decorated container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the double side wall of the container is integrally formed.

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