KR102281936B1 - Inverted bottle with auto cap - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container having an inverted automatic cap which discharge content in the container by increase in the inner pressure of the body of the container generated when the body of the container is pressed. The present invention is converted into an open mode or into a closed mode by rotating an operation knob by an angle of 90°. In an open mode, the discharge hole of the operation knob is opened automatically to greatly facilitate the discharge of the content when a user only presses the body while holding the body, and the discharge hole is closed automatically by the elastic restoring force of an elastic member to effectively prevent the leakage of the content when the force for pressing the body of the container is stopped. Specifically, in a closed mode, the discharge hole of the operation knob is not opened arbitrarily, so the content is not leaked arbitrarily even if the body of the container is pressed by mistake when in circulation or carried and kept, thereby preventing the arbitrary leakage of content to further increase the credibility of the product. The container having an inverted automatic cap according to the present invention comprises: a container body; a supporting cap; an operation knob; and elastic member; and a blocking member.

Description

Automatic cap inverted container {INVERTED BOTTLE WITH AUTO CAP}

The present invention relates to an automatic cap inverted type container that discharges the contents in the container body by an increase in the internal pressure of the container body that occurs when the container body is pressed. More specifically, the open mode ( Since it is a method of switching to open mode or close mode, in open mode, the discharge hole of the operation knob is automatically opened just by holding and pressing the container body, so that the contents are discharged very smoothly and the container body is closed. When the pressing force is stopped, the discharge hole is automatically closed by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member, effectively preventing the contents from leaking. In particular, since the discharge hole of the operation knob is not arbitrarily opened in the closed mode, it is distributed or carried and stored. It relates to an automatic cap upside-down container that can further increase the reliability of the product because the contents do not leak arbitrarily even when the container body is pressed incorrectly during the process.

In general, liquid cosmetics, liquid detergents, body products such as liquid shampoo and conditioner, and liquid sauces such as soy sauce or vinegar are stored in a container and used by discharging an appropriate amount whenever necessary.

Most of the containers as described above are provided with a discharge port for discharging the contents at the top of the container. However, when a small amount of the contents remain in the container, it is difficult to discharge a small amount of the contents through the outlet at the top because the small amount of contents remains at the lower end of the container, so it is virtually difficult to use the entire amount of the contents. For this reason, in most cases, a large number of containers are thrown away with a small amount of contents remaining, so that some of the contents are wasted, and there is a problem of environmental pollution.

Accordingly, a container having a discharge port formed at the bottom has been proposed, and such a container has a flat bottom surface of the container stopper (support cap) and is erected on a table, and the discharge port is formed on the bottom surface and when the container stopper is turned, the discharge port is configured to open and close.

However, in such a container, a discharge port is formed on the flat bottom surface of the container stopper, and the contents are discharged through the discharge port in a state where foreign substances such as dust are attached to the circumference of the discharge port, causing a sanitary problem in that the contents are mixed with foreign substances.

In addition, since the discharge port of the container is at the bottom, the liquid content is drawn to the lower side of the container, so when the discharge port is opened, there is a problem in that a large amount of content is discharged unnecessarily and wasted.

In order to solve this problem, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1542590 discloses an "inverted type container".

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional inverted type container, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a conventional inverted type container.

1 and 2, the conventional inverted type container, the container body 10, the content is filled inside and made of a tube type that the user can press and eject the content, the outlet 11 is formed on the lower surface; The lower surface is made of an open cylindrical shape and the upper surface is coupled to the container body 10 so as to communicate with the outlet 11 of the container body 10, the support cap 20, the lower end is supported on the floor; It is coupled to the circumference of the discharge port 11 of the container body 10 or to the support cap 20 so that the lower end is located above the lower end of the support cap 20, and the contents are discharged at the center of the lower surface. an actuating knob 30 having a ball 32 formed therein; a blocking member 40 provided between the discharge port 11 and the operation knob 30 of the container body 10 and closing the discharge hole 32 of the operation knob 30 in the raised state; and a shape that decreases in thickness from the center to the edge, and a through hole 51 through which the blocking member 40 penetrates is formed in the center between the outlet 11 of the container body 10 and the blocking member 40 A valve member that is interposed in and communicates and releases communication between the outlet 11 of the container body 10 and the outlet hole 32 of the operation knob 30 while the shape is deformed by the internal pressure of the container body 10 . (50); and, as the user lowers the operation knob 30, the discharge hole 32 of the operation knob 30 is opened while being spaced apart from the lower end of the blocking member 40, and the container body When (10) is pressed, the shape of the valve member 50 is deformed as the internal pressure of the container body 10 rises, so that the discharge port 11 and the discharge hole 32 are in communication, so that the contents are discharged to the outside, on the other hand When the user releases his/her hand from the container body 10 that was pressed, between the valve member 50 and the discharge hole 32 of the operation knob 30 by the vacuum suction force generated while the internal pressure of the container body 10 is lowered. Characterized in that the remaining contents are sucked into the container body (10).

However, in the conventional inverted type container, the lifting protrusion 31 is formed to protrude from the inner surface of the operation knob 30 , and the lifting protrusion 31 is the lifting groove 27 of the fitting end pipe portion 21 of the support cap 20 . ) is inserted into and is configured to move along the elevating groove 27, so that the operating knob 30 is turned to discharge the contents from the container body 10 to descend from the container body 10, at this time the elevating groove 27 ) along the lifting protrusion 31 moves.

In the conventional inverted type container, the user first turns the operation knob 30 to descend to open the discharge hole 32 of the operation knob 30, and then presses the container body 10. As the internal pressure increases and the pressure applied to the upper surface of the valve member 50 increases, the edge of the valve member 50 sags and a gap is generated between the inner circumferential surface of the fitting end pipe portion 21 of the support cap 20 and the contents It flows into the discharge hole 32 of the operation knob 30 through the gap and is discharged to the outside. In this structure, after the user first opens the discharge hole 32 of the operation knob 30, the content is discharged by pressing the container body 10 secondarily to increase the internal pressure of the container body 10 Therefore, in order to prevent the contents from being arbitrarily discharged through the discharge hole 32 , the valve member 50 is absolutely necessary.

However, although the valve member 50 of the conventional inverted type container has the advantage of preventing the contents from being arbitrarily discharged through the discharge hole 32 , there is a problem that the contents are not smoothly discharged by the valve member 50 . That is, when a large amount of content is to be discharged, the valve member 50 is rather an obstacle, and there is a problem in that the contents cannot be smoothly discharged.

In addition, in the conventional upside-down type container, when it is desired to stop discharging the contents (when the container is erected), the user first turns the operation knob 30 in the opposite direction to raise it to the original position, and the discharge hole 32 of the operation knob 30 ) must be closed so that the contents are not discharged to the outside of the container body 10 through the discharge hole 32, the user must turn the operation knob 30 in the opposite direction to raise it to the original position. There is discomfort.

In addition, in the conventional inverted type container, if the operation knob 30 is not raised immediately after use, the remaining contents flow out between the valve member 50 and the discharge hole 32 , and the vicinity of the discharge hole 32 is contaminated and the contents are Drying can cause problems that can harden.

In addition, Korean Patent No. 10-1357310 publication discloses "a device for opening and closing an automatic cap for a liquid container".

Figure 3 is an external perspective view showing a conventional liquid container, Figure 4 is an external perspective view showing a cap portion of the conventional liquid container.

3 and 4, the conventional automatic cap opening and closing device for a liquid container includes a container 10, a cap 20 screwed with the inlet of the container 10, and the cap 20 and It is installed in the container 10 through the inlet of the container 10 and the contents are discharged and closed when the container 10 is pressed from the outside. In the above, the opening/closing member 30 is a cylindrical member having an upper and lower portion opened, and includes a cylindrical protruding portion 31a protruding from the lower side to the upper surface so as to be inserted into the central hole 21 of the cap 20; A flange portion 31b that is integrally formed with a wider diameter at the lower portion of the cylindrical protrusion 31a and is seated on the lower inner circumferential surface of the cap 20, and the inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical protrusion 31a are symmetrical on both sides in the vertical direction. a rotational opening/closing member 31 comprising a pair of protruding protrusion plates 31c and a liquid discharge hole 31d formed in the center of the upper surface of the cylindrical protrusion 31a; As a rod shape, a pair of protrusion plates 31c of the rotating opening/closing member 31 are inserted and two protruding protrusions protruding symmetrically on both sides at the upper end so as to be rotated according to the rotation of the rotating opening/closing member 31. (32a) and the two protrusions (32a) and protruding in the same direction, the lower end protrusions (32b) protruding on both sides at the lower end, and protruding from both sides on the lower side to the end of the circular plate in the vertical direction a vertical moving bar member 32 comprising a lower protrusion (32d) having a (32c) formed thereon, and a circular outer peripheral groove (32e) formed just above the lower end protrusion (32b); The upper end of the vertical moving bar member 32 is inserted through the upper hole 33a formed in the center, and the circular part 33b inserted between the cap 20 and the container 10, and the circular part ( A lower slit hole through which the lower end protrusion 32b of the vertical moving bar member 32 is inserted in the center of the belt-shaped member 33c and the lowermost surface of the belt-shaped member 33c. (33d) and the inner protrusion on which the inner circular plate 33e is formed so that the circular plate 32c of the vertical moving bar member 32 comes into contact with each other protruding inwardly on the inner surface of both side walls of the belt-shaped member 33c ( 33f) is composed of a container inner member (33).

However, in the conventional automatic cap opening and closing device for liquid containers, since the size of the opening and closing member 30 that discharges and closes the contents as the container 10 is pressed is larger than the inlet of the container 10, when assembling or refilling the contents At the time of refilling, it is very difficult to insert or remove the opening/closing member 30 into the mouth of the container 10 .

In particular, when the contents of the container are used up and the contents are to be refilled again, the container internal member 33 with the contents is held and pressed to reduce the volume and then inserted into the mouth of the container 10. , the refill operation is very inconvenient, and the structure of the automatic cap opening and closing device is complicated, the number of parts is large, and the assembly is difficult.

Domestic Registered Patent No. 10-1542590 (Registration Date: July 31, 2015) Domestic Registered Patent No. 10-1357310 (Registration Date: January 23, 2014)

The present invention was invented to improve the above problems, and the first problem to be solved by the present invention is to discharge the contents in the container body by an increase in internal pressure of the container body that occurs when the user presses the container body. However, since the user rotates the operation knob by 90° to switch to the open mode or to the closed mode, in the open mode, the discharge hole of the operation knob is automatically opened and the contents are discharged by simply holding the container body and pressing it. It is very smooth, and when the force of pressing the container body is stopped, the discharge hole is automatically closed by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member, effectively preventing the contents from leaking. Especially in the close mode, since the discharge hole of the operation knob is not arbitrarily opened, distribution ( It is to provide an automatic cap inverted container that can further increase the reliability of the product because the contents do not leak arbitrarily even when the container body is pressed incorrectly during storage or carrying and storage.

In addition, the second problem to be solved by the present invention is configured to discharge the contents in the container body by an increase in the internal pressure of the container body generated when the user presses the container body, but unlike the prior art, by turning the operation knob to lower it Even if there is no operation, the discharge hole of the operation knob is opened by the increase of the internal pressure of the container body and the contents are discharged through the discharge hole at the same time. By automatically preventing leakage of contents by closing the discharge hole while the operation knob rises by the elastic restoring force, discharging the contents is very easy, and providing an automatic cap inverted container that does not arbitrarily leak contents without a conventional valve member will be.

The technical problem of the present invention is not limited to those mentioned above, and another technical problem not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, the automatic cap upside-down container according to the present invention has a space for accommodating the contents therein, a first fastening part is formed in the lower part, and the contents at the center (center) of the first fastening part. a tube-type vessel body in which a first outlet for discharging is formed; A support cap having a second fastening part formed therein so as to be detachably coupled to the first fastening part, a second outlet communicating with the first outlet being formed in the center, and a flange formed at the bottom for supporting the bottom surface. (support cap); It is installed rotatably in the horizontal direction at a certain angle in the support cap and can be switched to a vertically descendable state, and when the user presses the container body, it descends vertically by the discharge pressure of the contents and is formed in the center an operation knob partially exposed to the outside of the second discharge port to discharge the contents through the discharge hole; an elastic member installed in the support cap to elastically support the operation knob upward and return it to its original position; and a blocking member installed in the support cap to selectively open and close the discharge hole of the operation knob, and close the discharge hole when the operation knob is raised and open the discharge hole when the operation knob is lowered (close member); includes

In addition, in order to switch to an open mode (open mode or unlocking mode) or to switch to a close mode (unable to descend) (close mode or locking mode) by rotating the operation knob in the horizontal direction, the support A guide rail for opening and closing is formed in the inside of the cap along an inner circumferential surface of the second outlet, and a down groove for vertically lowering the operation knob is formed on one side of the guide rail for opening and closing, , A stopper for limiting the horizontal rotation angle of the operation knob may be formed on the other side of the guide rail for opening and closing.

Here, the open mode refers to an unlocking mode as a descendable state, and refers to a state in which the discharge hole of the operation knob can be opened by rotating the operation knob 90° counterclockwise to discharge the contents.

And the closed mode refers to the locking mode as a state in which descending is impossible, and the operation knob is rotated 90° clockwise to prevent the discharge hole of the operation knob from being arbitrarily opened, so that the contents are not leaked erroneously.

In addition, the blocking member,

an annular blocking body having a step formed on its outer circumferential surface to be mounted on a support rib formed inside the support cap; and a blocking rod formed in the center of the blocking body to open and close the discharge hole of the operation knob and gradually tapered toward the bottom. includes

In addition, the operation knob,

a knob body formed of a hollow structure, having a space in which the blocking rod is inserted, and having a discharge hole at a lower end for opening and closing the blocking rod; a spring contact portion formed on an upper outer peripheral surface of the knob body to be supported by the elastic member; a content leakage preventing surface formed on the middle outer circumferential surface of the knob body so as to be in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the second outlet; an opening and closing guide projection formed on both sides of an outer circumferential surface of the knob body to move along the opening and closing guide rail; and a handle for rotating the knob body by 90° counterclockwise or 90° clockwise on both sides of the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the knob body exposed to the outside of the second outlet; includes

In addition, an opening/closing display unit for displaying an open/closed state (open mode or close mode) of the discharge hole is formed on the bottom surface of the support cap.

In addition, the elastic member,

an annular lower base supported on the inner bottom surface of the support cap; an annular upper base in contact with the spring contact; and a plurality of unit tension cells formed integrally between the lower base and the upper base and disposed between the blocking body and the knob body, a tension rib is formed in a rhombus shape, and an expansion and contraction space is formed in the tension rib in the longitudinal direction. a plurality of elastic parts formed to generate elastic restoring force in the vertical direction while the unit tension cell is vertically expanded and contracted; includes

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

First, a guide rail for opening and closing is formed in the inside of the support cap along the inner circumferential surface of the second outlet, a descending groove for vertical descent of the operation knob is formed on one side of the guide rail for opening and closing, and the other side of the guide rail for opening and closing A stopper for limiting the horizontal rotation angle of the actuating knob is formed on the side, so that the user can switch to the open mode or switch to the closed mode by turning the actuating knob by 90°. In the open mode, the user can hold the container body and The discharge hole of the operation knob automatically opens just by pressing it, so the contents are discharged very smoothly. When the force of pressing the container body is stopped, the discharge hole is automatically closed by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member, effectively preventing the contents from leaking. In this mode, since the discharge hole of the operation knob is not arbitrarily opened, even if the container body is pressed incorrectly during distribution, carrying and storage, the contents do not leak arbitrarily, thereby further increasing the reliability of the product.

Second, the contents in the container body are discharged by the pressure increase generated when the container body is pressed, but unlike the prior art, the operation knob is discharged by the internal pressure of the container body without lowering the operation knob by turning the operation knob. The ball is automatically opened and the contents are discharged through the discharge hole at the same time. Conversely, unlike the prior art, the operation knob rises by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member and the discharge hole is automatically discharged without the operation of raising the operation knob by turning the operation knob. By closing the contents to prevent leakage, discharge of the contents is very easy, and there is an advantage that the contents do not leak arbitrarily without a conventional valve member.

Third, unlike the conventional automatic cap opening and closing device for liquid containers, the size of the opening and closing structure for preventing the discharge and leakage of contents is formed smaller than the inlet of the container body, and the assembly is easy because the overall structure is simple and the number of parts is small. It is easy and has the effect of reducing the manufacturing cost, and when refilling the contents, the refilling operation is very convenient.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional inverted type container;
Figure 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a conventional inverted type container;
3 is an external perspective view showing a conventional liquid container;
4 is an external perspective view showing a cap portion of a conventional liquid container;
Figure 5 is a combined perspective view showing an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a bottom exploded perspective view showing an automatic cap upright container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a perspective view showing a support cap, an operating knob, a blocking member, and an elastic member in an automatic cap upside-down container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
9 is an enlarged perspective view of the upper and lower surfaces of the support cap in the automatic cap upside-down container according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a perspective view showing an operating knob in an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
11 is an enlarged perspective view of the upper and lower surfaces of the blocking member in the automatic cap upright container according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
12 is an enlarged perspective view of an elastic member in an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
13 is an enlarged front view of an elastic member in an automatic cap upside-down container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
14 and 16 are cross-sectional views taken along line AA of FIG. 5, showing a closed state of the discharge hole of the operation knob;
15 and 17 are views showing an open state of the discharge hole of the operation knob as the internal pressure of the container body increases by pressing the container body;
18 is an enlarged view of FIG. 16
19 is an enlarged view of FIG. 17

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to the extent that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily practice the present invention.

In describing the present embodiment, descriptions of technical contents that are well known in the technical field to which the present invention pertains and are not directly related to the present invention will be omitted. This is to more clearly convey the gist of the present invention without obscuring the gist of the present invention by omitting unnecessary description.

For the same reason, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

In addition, the size of each component does not fully reflect the actual size. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same or corresponding elements in each figure.

Also, device or element orientation (eg "front", "back", "up", "down", "top", "bottom") The expressions and predicates used herein with respect to terms such as ", "left", "right", "lateral", etc. are used merely to simplify the description of the invention, and It will be appreciated that it does not simply indicate or imply that a device or element must have a particular orientation.

Hereinafter, an automatic cap upright container according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 5 is a combined perspective view showing an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is this 8 is an exploded perspective view showing an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a support cap, an operating knob, a blocking member, and an elastic member in the automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 9 is an enlarged perspective view showing the upper and lower surfaces of the support cap in an automatic cap upside-down container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is an automatic cap according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the upside-down container, a perspective view showing the operation knob, Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view showing the upper and lower surfaces of the blocking member in the automatic cap upside-down container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 12 is the present invention In an automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an enlarged perspective view of the elastic member is shown, and FIG. 13 is an enlarged front view of the elastic member in the automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. , FIGS. 14 and 16 are cross-sectional views taken along line AA of FIG. 5, showing a closed state of the discharge hole of the operation knob, and FIGS. 15 and 17 are views of the operation knob as the internal pressure of the container body increases by pressing the container body. It is a view showing the discharge hole open state, FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of FIG. 16 , and FIG. 19 is an enlarged view of FIG. 17 .

As shown in the figure above, in the automatic cap upside-down container 100 according to the present invention, a space 111 for accommodating the contents is formed therein, and a first fastening part 113 is formed in the lower portion, and the a container body 110 made of an elastic material in which a first outlet 115 for discharging the contents is formed in the center (center) of the first fastening part 113; A second fastening part 123 is formed therein to be detachably coupled to the first fastening part 113 , and a second outlet 125 communicating with the first outlet 115 is formed in the center, and the bottom a support cap 120 on which a flange 127 for supporting the surface is formed; It is installed rotatably in the horizontal direction at a certain angle in the support cap 120 and can be switched to a vertically descendable state, and when the user presses the container body 110, it descends vertically by the discharge pressure of the contents. an operation knob 130 partially exposed to the outside of the second discharge port 125 to discharge the contents through the discharge hole 131 formed in the center; an elastic member 140 installed in the support cap 120 to elastically support the operation knob 130 upward and return it to its original position; And it is installed in the support cap 120 to selectively open and close the discharge hole 131 of the operation knob 130, when the operation knob 130 is raised, the discharge hole 131 is closed and the operation knob (130) a blocking member 150 configured to open the discharge hole 131 when descending; is comprised of

And in the automatic cap inverted container 100 according to the present invention, the guide rail 126 for opening and closing is formed along the inner circumferential surface of the second outlet 125 inside the support cap 120, and the guide rail 126 for opening and closing. A lowering groove 128 for vertical lowering of the actuating knob 130 is formed on one side of the stopper 129 for limiting the horizontal rotation angle of the actuating knob 130 on the other side of the guide rail 126 for opening and closing ) is formed, so that the operation knob 130 is rotated 90° in the horizontal direction to switch to an open mode or to a close mode, so that in the open mode, the user only holds and presses the container body The discharge hole of the sea-island operation knob automatically opens so that the contents are discharged very smoothly, and when the force of pressing the container body is stopped, the discharge hole is automatically closed by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member, effectively preventing the contents from leaking, especially in the close mode. Because the discharge hole of the operation knob is not arbitrarily opened, even if the container body is pressed incorrectly during distribution, carrying and storage, the contents do not leak arbitrarily, so the reliability of the product can be further increased. There is this.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the automatic cap inverted container 100 according to the present invention will be described in more detail.

First, as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 7, the container body 110 may be configured as an elastic container that a user can press and discharge the contents, and therein liquid cosmetics, liquid detergent, and liquid It is formed into an elastic container filled with contents such as body products such as shampoo and conditioner, and liquid sauces such as soy sauce and vinegar.

The container body 110 has a space 111 for accommodating its contents therein, a first fastening part (neck part) 113 is formed in the lower part, and the center of the first fastening part 113 is formed. A first discharge port 115 (see FIG. 7 ) for discharging the contents is formed in the (center).

In addition, the support cap 120 is coupled to the lower end of the container body 10 to maintain the container body 110 in a standing state on a table (not shown). It is coupled to the lower surface of (110).

7, 8, and 9, the support cap 120 has a second fastening part 123 formed therein so as to be detachably coupled to the first fastening part 113, and a first outlet at the center. A second discharge port 125 communicating with the 115 is formed, and a flange 127 for supporting the bottom surface is formed at the lower portion.

In addition, the operation knob 130 is installed rotatably in the horizontal direction at a predetermined angle in the support cap 120 .

When the user holds the container body 110 and presses it, the operation knob 130 descends in the vertical direction due to an increase in the internal pressure of the container body 110, that is, an increase in the discharge pressure of the contents, and the discharge hole 131 formed in the center. ) is positioned to be partially exposed to the outside of the second discharge port 125 to discharge the contents through (see FIGS. 18 and 19).

Referring to FIG. 8 , in order to convert the operating knob 130 to a lowering state (open mode or unlocking mode) or to a non-lowering state (close mod or locking mode) by rotating the operation knob 130 in the horizontal direction, a support cap ( A guide rail 126 for opening and closing is formed in the interior of the second outlet 125 along the inner circumferential surface of the 120 .

A lowering groove 128 for vertically lowering the operation knob 130 is formed on one side of the opening and closing guide rail 126 , and the other side of the opening and closing guide rail 126 is horizontally rotated by the operation knob 130 . A stopper 129 for limiting the angle is formed.

In addition, the elastic member 140 elastically supports the operation knob 130 and is installed in the support cap 120 to return it to its original position. That is, when the operation knob 130 descends and the contents are discharged in a state in which the exposure hole 132 is opened, the elastic member 140 is pressed downward (compressed) by the discharge pressure and, conversely, the contents are discharged. In the stopped state, the elastic member 140 is configured to be elastically restored to its original position.

Looking at the configuration of the elastic member 140 in more detail, the elastic member 140 may include an annular lower base 141 supported on the inner bottom surface of the support cap 120 ; an annular upper base 142 in contact with the spring contact 133; And formed integrally between the lower base 141 and the upper base 142 and disposed between the blocking body 151 and the knob body 132, the tension rib 143 is formed in a rhombic shape, the tension rib 143 a plurality of elastic units 145 configured to have a plurality of unit tension cells having an expansion and contraction space 144 formed therein extend in the longitudinal direction to generate elastic restoring force in the vertical direction while the unit tension cells are expanded and contracted in the vertical direction; includes

The lower base 141 and the upper base 142 are formed in an annular shape, the lower base 141 is in contact with the inner bottom surface of the support cap 120 , and the upper base 142 is connected to the spring contact part 133 . configured to contact.

The elastic part 145 is disposed between the blocking body 151 and the knob body 132, and the tension rib 143 is formed in a rhombus shape between the lower base 141 and the upper base 142, and the tension rib An expansion and contraction space 144 is formed in the 143 so that a plurality of unit tension cells are formed to extend in the longitudinal direction, so that elastic restoring force is generated in the vertical direction in the process of the unit tension cells being expanded and contracted in the vertical direction.

In addition, the blocking member 150 is installed in the support cap 120 to selectively open and close the discharge hole 131 of the operation knob 130, and when the operation knob 130 rises, the discharge hole 131 is closed. closed, and configured to open the discharge hole 131 when the operation knob 130 is lowered.

The configuration of the blocking member 150 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 11 as follows.

The blocking member 150 includes an annular blocking body 151 having a stepped 152 on its outer circumferential surface to be mounted on the support rib 121 formed inside the support cap 120; and a blocking rod 153 formed in the center of the blocking body 151 to open and close the discharge hole 131 of the operation knob 130 and gradually tapering toward the bottom; includes

Concave-convex 157 are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the support rib 121 and the outer circumferential surface of the lower end of the blocking body 151 to firmly fix the blocking body 151 .

A plurality of reinforcing ribs 154 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the blocking rod 153 to increase the durability of the blocking rod 153 itself, and to stably maintain the position of the blocking rod 153 .

That is, the position of the blocking rod 153 is placed at the correct position so that when the operation knob 130 is raised and lowered, it is configured to be accurately inserted into the discharge hole 131 .

A cross-shaped blocking rod support bar 155 for supporting the blocking rod 153 is formed on the upper portion of the blocking body 151 , and a content inflow hole 156 is formed in the blocking rod supporting bar 155 . A plurality of reinforcing ribs 154 are integrally formed under the cross-shaped blocking rod support bar 155 .

The configuration of the operation knob 130 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 as follows.

The operation knob 130 is formed of a hollow structure, a space into which the blocking rod 153 is inserted is formed, and a discharge hole 131 for opening and closing the blocking rod 153 is formed at the bottom of the knob body ( 132); a spring contact portion 133 formed on the upper outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 to be supported on the elastic member 140; Content leakage preventing surface 134 formed on the middle outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 so as to be in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the second outlet 125; Opening and closing guide protrusions 135 formed on both sides of the outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 to move along the opening and closing guide rails 126; and a knob 136 for rotating the knob body 132 counterclockwise 90° or clockwise 90° on both sides of the lower outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 exposed to the outside of the second outlet 125 (see FIG. 9) ; includes

The knob body 132 is formed of a hollow structure, a space into which the blocking rod 153 is inserted is formed, and a discharge hole 131 for opening and closing the blocking rod 153 is formed at the lower end. It is preferable that an inclined surface 131a is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the discharge hole 131 so that the blocking rod 153 is smoothly inserted into the discharge hole 131 .

The spring contact portion 133 is formed flat on the upper outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 to be supported by the elastic member 140 .

The upper base 142 of the elastic member 140 is stably in contact with the spring contact portion 133 , and the operation knob 130 is more stably supported by the elastic member 140 , and the operation knob 130 is raised and lowered. During operation, the left and right shaking does not occur, so that the position of the blocking rod 153 is placed in the normal position into the discharge hole 131 of the operation knob 130, and the contents are arbitrarily leaked through the discharge hole 131. No problem.

The content leakage preventing surface 134 is formed to be stepped on the middle outer circumferential surface of the knob body 132 so as to be in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the second outlet 125 .

The opening and closing guide protrusions 135 are formed on both sides of the outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 to move along the opening and closing guide rails 126 . That is, the opening and closing guide protrusion 135 is configured to move along the opening and closing guide rail 126 while in contact with the opening and closing guide rail 126 .

The handle 136 is formed on both sides of the lower outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 exposed to the outside of the second outlet 125, and rotates the knob body 132 counterclockwise by 90° or clockwise by 90°. is formed

In addition, the opening/closing display unit 122 (see FIG. 9 ) for displaying the open mode or close mode of the discharge hole 131 is formed on the bottom surface of the support cap 120 , so that the contents are first discharged. In this case, when the user grabs the handle 135 and rotates it counterclockwise 90° to switch to the open mode (open mode or unlocking mode), and then presses the container body 110, by increasing the discharge pressure of the contents, the operation is performed The knob 130 moves downward to open the discharge hole 131 , and at this time, it enables the contents to be discharged through the discharge hole 131 (see FIG. 19 ).

On the other hand, if you want to stop discharging the contents (when standing or storing the container), when the force of pressing the container body 110 is stopped, the container body 110 is elastically restored and operated by the suction force inside the container body 110 The knob 130 moves upward, and at this time, the discharge hole 131 is closed (blocked) by the blocking rod 153 of the blocking member 150 to prevent leakage of the contents (see FIG. 18 ).

Thereafter, the user grabs the handle 135 and rotates it clockwise 90° to switch to the close mode or locking mode, especially in the close mode, because the discharge hole of the operation knob is not arbitrarily opened, or During carrying and storage, even when the container body 110 is pressed erroneously, the contents do not leak arbitrarily, thereby further increasing the reliability of the product.

Hereinafter, the operation of the automatic cap inverted container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, when discharging the contents of the container body 110, the user holds the handle 135 as shown in FIG. 9 and rotates the operation knob 130 counterclockwise 90° in the direction of the arrow to open the open mode (open mode). mode or unlocking mode) (see FIG. 9 ).

Then, holding and pressing the container body 110, the operation knob 130 moves downward by an increase in the internal discharge pressure of the container body 110 to open the discharge hole 131, at this time the elastic member 140 is pressed downward (compressed), and enables the contents to be discharged through the discharge hole 131 (see FIG. 19).

On the other hand, if you want to stop discharging the contents (when the container is erected or stored), when the force of pressing the container body 110 is stopped, the container body 110 returns to its original shape by the elastic restoring force of the container body 110 . Returning, at this time, the suction force is generated inside the container body (110). Furthermore, the operation knob 130 is moved upward by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 140 , and at this time, the discharge hole 131 is closed (blocked) by the blocking rod 153 of the blocking member 150 . , leakage of the contents is prevented (see FIG. 18).

Then, by holding the handle 135 and turning the operation knob 130 clockwise 90° to switch to a close mode or locking mode (see FIG. 9 ), the discharge hole of the operation knob 130 ( Since the 132 is not arbitrarily opened, even when the container body 110 is pressed erroneously during distribution or carrying and storage, the contents do not leak arbitrarily, thereby further increasing the reliability of the product.

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

First, a guide rail for opening and closing is formed in the inside of the support cap along the inner circumferential surface of the second outlet, a descending groove for vertical descent of the operation knob is formed on one side of the guide rail for opening and closing, and the other side of the guide rail for opening and closing A stopper for limiting the horizontal rotation angle of the actuating knob is formed on the side, so that the user can switch to the open mode or switch to the closed mode by turning the actuating knob by 90°. In the open mode, the user can hold the container body and The discharge hole of the operation knob automatically opens just by pressing it, so the contents are discharged very smoothly. When the force of pressing the container body is stopped, the discharge hole is automatically closed by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member, effectively preventing contents leakage. In this mode, since the discharge hole of the operation knob is not arbitrarily opened, even if the container body is pressed incorrectly during distribution, carrying and storage, the contents do not leak arbitrarily, thereby further increasing the reliability of the product.

Second, the contents in the container body are discharged by the pressure increase generated when the container body is pressed, but unlike the prior art, the operation knob is discharged by the internal pressure of the container body without lowering the operation knob by turning the operation knob. The ball is automatically opened and the contents are discharged through the discharge hole at the same time. Conversely, unlike the prior art, the operation knob rises by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member and the discharge hole is automatically discharged without the operation of raising the operation knob by turning the operation knob. By closing to prevent leakage of the contents, the discharging operation of the contents is very easy, and there is an advantage that the contents do not leak arbitrarily without the conventional valve member.

Third, unlike the conventional automatic cap opening and closing device for liquid containers, the size of the opening and closing structure for preventing the discharge and leakage of contents is formed smaller than the inlet of the container body 110, and the overall structure is simple and the number of parts is small. It is easy to assemble and has the effect of reducing the manufacturing cost, and has the advantage of being very convenient when refilling the contents.

On the other hand, in the present specification and drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed, and although specific terms are used, these are only used in a general sense to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and help the understanding of the present invention, It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains that other modifications based on the technical spirit of the present invention can be implemented in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

The present invention may be variously modified and may take many forms. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to the particular form recited in the foregoing detailed description, but rather covers all modifications, equivalents and substitutions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. should be understood as

100: automatic cap inverted container
110: container body
111: space
113: first fastening part (neck part)
115: first outlet
120: support cap
123: second fastening part
125: second outlet
127: flange
130: operation knob
131: discharge hole
132: knob body
133: spring contact
134: content leak-proof surface
135: protrusion for opening and closing guide
136: handle
140: elastic member
142: upper base
141: lower base
143: tension rib
144: new space
145: elastic member
150: blocking member
151: blocking body
152: step
153: blocking rod
154: reinforcement rib

Claims (4)

A space 111 for accommodating the contents is formed therein, a first fastening part 113 is formed in the lower part, and a first for discharging the contents to the center (center) of the first fastening part 113 . The container body 110 in which the discharge port 115 is formed;
A second fastening part 123 is formed therein so as to be detachably coupled to the first fastening part 113 , and a second outlet 125 communicating with the first outlet 115 is formed in the center, and the lower part a support cap 120 in which a flange 127 for supporting the bottom surface is formed;
It is installed rotatably in the horizontal direction at a certain angle in the support cap 120 and can be switched to a vertically descendable state, and when the user presses the container body 110, the content is discharged in the vertical direction by the pressure an operation knob 130 partially exposed to the outside of the second discharge port 125 to discharge the contents through the discharge hole 131 formed in the center by descending to;
an elastic member 140 installed in the support cap 120 to elastically support the operation knob 130 upward and return it to its original position; and
It is installed in the support cap 120 to selectively open and close the discharge hole 131 of the operation knob 130, and close the discharge hole 131 when the operation knob 130 rises and the operation knob a blocking member 150 configured to open the discharge hole 131 when the 130 is lowered; including,
In order to convert the operation knob 130 in the horizontal direction to switch to an unlocking mode or to a locking mode, the second outlet 125 is located inside the support cap 120 . ) along the inner peripheral surface of the guide rail 126 for opening and closing is formed,
A lowering groove 128 for vertical lowering of the operation knob 130 is formed on one side of the opening/closing guide rail 126,
Automatic cap inverted container, characterized in that the stopper (129) for limiting the horizontal rotation angle of the operation knob (130) is formed on the other side of the guide rail (126) for opening and closing. The method according to claim 1,
The blocking member 150,
an annular blocking body 151 in which a step 152 is formed on an outer circumferential surface to be mounted on a support rib 121 formed inside the support cap 120; and
a blocking rod 153 formed in the center of the blocking body 151 to open and close the discharge hole 131 of the operation knob 130 and gradually tapering toward the bottom; includes,

The operation knob 130,
a knob body 132 formed of a hollow structure, having a space in which the blocking rod 153 is inserted, and having a discharge hole 131 for opening and closing the blocking rod 153 at a lower end thereof;
a spring contact portion 133 formed on an upper outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 to be supported on the elastic member 140;
a content leakage preventing surface 134 formed on the middle outer circumferential surface of the knob body 132 so as to be in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the second outlet 125;
a guide protrusion 135 for opening and closing formed on both sides of an outer circumferential surface of the knob body 132 so as to move along the guide rail 126 for opening and closing; and
a handle 136 for rotating the knob body 132 counterclockwise 90° or clockwise 90° on both sides of the lower outer peripheral surface of the knob body 132 exposed to the outside of the second outlet 125; Automatic cap inverted container comprising a. 3. The method according to claim 2,
An open/close display unit 122 for displaying an open mode or close mode of the discharge hole 131 is formed on the lower surface of the support cap 120 ,
When the contents of the container body 110 are to be discharged, the operation knob 130 is rotated counterclockwise 90° to switch to an open mode (open mode or unlocking mode), and then, the container body 110 ), by increasing the internal discharge pressure of the container body 110, the operation knob 130 moves downward to open the discharge hole 131, and discharge the contents through the discharge hole 131. make it possible,
When you want to stop discharging the contents (when setting up or storing a container), when the force of pressing the container body 110 is stopped, the container body 110 returns to its original shape by the elastic restoring force of the container body 110 . , and a suction force is generated inside the container body 110 , and further, by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 140 , the operation knob 130 moves upward, and the blocking member 150 By the blocking rod 153, the discharge hole 131 is closed, so that leakage of the contents is prevented,
Then, by rotating the operation knob 130 clockwise 90 ° to switch to a close mode (close mode or locking mode), since the discharge hole 132 of the operation knob 130 is not arbitrarily opened, distribution (流通) or during carrying and storage, even when the container body (110) is pressed incorrectly, the automatic cap upside-down container, characterized in that the content does not leak arbitrarily. 3. The method according to claim 2,
The elastic member 140,
an annular lower base 141 supported on the inner bottom surface of the support cap 120;
an annular upper base 142 in contact with the spring contact portion 133; and
It is integrally formed between the lower base 141 and the upper base 142 and is disposed between the blocking body 151 and the knob body 132, a tension rib 143 is formed in a rhombus shape, and the tension rib A plurality of unit tension cells in which the expansion and contraction space 144 is formed are formed to extend in the longitudinal direction, and a plurality of elastic parts configured to generate an elastic restoring force in the vertical direction while the unit tension cell is expanded and contracted in the vertical direction. (145); Automatic cap inverted container comprising a.

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