JP2009179385A - Pouring cap - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pouring cap capable of firmly holding a lid body before being opened to a body, and effectively preventing any ingress of a content or water into a space between the body and an exterior cylinder. <P>SOLUTION: The pouring cap 100 is equipped with a body 110 having a fitting cylinder 111 to be fixed to a container mouth part 210, an exterior cylinder 115 which is connected to the fitting cylinder of the body via a non-breakable connection part 116 in a surrounding manner so as to form a space C, and pulled out with a connection part as a base point, and a lid body 117 having an engagement part 118 attachable/detachable to/from the body and connected to the exterior cylinder in an oscillating manner. A lower end of the fitting cylinder is connected to a lower end of the exterior cylinder via a breakable site r. A peripheral wall 117a of the lid body is integrated with a fitting member 122 to be fitted in a space between the fitting cylinder and the exterior cylinder via a breakable site 121. A locking part 123 to be locked to the fitting cylinder and a locking plate 124 to be lapped on an upper end of the exterior cylinder are integrated with the fitting member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention surrounds the mounting cylinder of the main body from which the contents can be poured out with an outer cylinder that can be raised with respect to the mounting cylinder, and has a peripheral wall that is detachably fitted to the main body. The present invention relates to a dispensing cap that can be separated from the container by pulling up the lid after the lid is connected and the container has been used up.

The conventional pouring cap has a mounting cylinder fixed to the container mouth, and a gap between the main body capable of pouring the contents and a connecting portion that cannot be broken with respect to the mounting cylinder of the main body. A cover that is surrounded and connected so as to be vacant, and that can be raised with the connecting portion as a base point, and a cover that is swingably connected to the external cylinder with a peripheral wall that is detachably attached to the main body And a lower end of the mounting cylinder in the main body and a lower end of the exterior cylinder at a portion that can be broken (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-246338 A

  According to the conventional pouring cap, when the lid is closed, the lid is engaged with the main body, thereby preventing the opening.

  However, such a pouring cap, for example, when high-temperature sterilization is performed in a state of being fixed to the mouth of the container, the internal pressure rises between the lid and the main body. The body and body may be disengaged and opened.

  On the other hand, it may be possible to make the engagement with the main body stronger by taking a large allowance for the lid, but in this case, the consumer actually pours out the contents It may be difficult to open and close the lid.

  Also, since there is a gap between the mounting cylinder and the outer cylinder of the main body, there is a risk that the contents will enter this gap during use, and in this case, the appearance will deteriorate afterwards. There is. In particular, when the content to be poured out is related to food such as soy sauce, it is not preferable in terms of hygiene.

  An object of the present invention is to firmly hold the lid before opening with respect to the main body without impairing the conventional operability of the lid after opening the lid, and to mount the cylinder on the main body An object of the present invention is to provide a novel pouring cap excellent in aesthetics and hygiene by effectively preventing the ingress of contents and moisture into the gap between the outer tube and the outer cylinder.

  The pouring cap of the present invention has a mounting cylinder fixed to the container mouth, and a gap between the main body capable of pouring the contents and a connecting portion that cannot be broken with respect to the mounting cylinder of the main body. A cover that is surrounded and connected so as to be vacant, and that can be raised with the connecting portion as a base point, and a cover that is swingably connected to the external cylinder with a peripheral wall that is detachably attached to the main body In a pouring cap comprising a body, and a lower end of the mounting cylinder in the main body and a lower end of the exterior cylinder connected to each other at a breakable portion, the peripheral wall of the lid body is connected to the mounting cylinder of the main body via the breakable portion. A fitting member that fits in the gap between the outer cylinder and the outer cylinder is provided integrally, and a locking portion that is locked to at least one of the mounting cylinder of the main body and the outer cylinder is provided on the fitting member. It is what.

  According to the pouring cap of the present invention, since the closed state of the lid is achieved by the engagement between the lid peripheral wall and the main body and the engagement by the fitting member, the lid is opened before opening the lid. When the internal pressure increases between the body and the main body, it is possible to prevent the lid from being opened.

  Moreover, according to the dispensing cap of the present invention, since the peripheral wall of the lid and the fitting member are connected by a breakable portion, if the lid is pushed up against the strength of this portion, Since the part is broken and the lid can be opened, the movement of the lid with respect to the outer cylinder after opening is not different from that of the conventional case, and virginity can be imparted.

  In addition, the fitting member fitted into the gap between the mounting cylinder and the outer cylinder of the main body and locked to at least one of the fitting members, after breaking the site connecting the fitting member and the peripheral wall of the lid, Since it exists in the gap as it is, it is possible to suppress the entry of contents and moisture into the gap without changing before and after opening the lid.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the lid before opening (before the first opening) can be firmly held against the main body without impairing the conventional operability of the lid after opening the lid. By effectively preventing the intrusion of contents and moisture into the gap between the main body and the outer cylinder, it is possible to provide a dispensing cap excellent in aesthetics and hygiene.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a top view showing a dispensing cap 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, in which the lid 117 is opened, with a part of the lid 117 omitted. These are XX sectional drawing of FIG. In addition, in FIG. 2, while the state which closed the cover body is shown as a continuous line, the state which opened the cover body is shown with a virtual line.

  Reference numeral 110 is a breakable top wall 112 having a mounting cylinder 111 fixed to the mouth portion (hereinafter referred to as “container mouth portion”) 210 of the container 200 and sealing the upper end opening A1 of the container mouth portion 210. It is a main body in which the stopper part P is formed by the dividing line L.

  The mounting cylinder 111 is formed with an annular recess n into which the container mouth portion 210 can be fitted on the back surface thereof. In the recess n, as shown in the cross section of FIG. 2, a locking bulging portion that is hooked by an annular bulging portion 211 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the tip of the container mouth portion 210 and prevents the mounting cylinder 111 from coming off. 113 is formed.

  Thereby, the pouring cap 100 can be fixed to the mouth portion 210 when pressed (plugged) against the container mouth portion 210.

  The dividing line L is a concave portion such as a groove, and its bottom portion is formed into a thin or film shape that can be broken.

  A pull ring 114a is integrally formed on the upper part of the region forming the unplugging portion P via a base portion 114b. As a result, when the user hooks and pulls the finger on the pull ring 114a, the line L formed on the top wall 112 is broken, and only the plug portion P is removed, so that the top wall 112 has an opening leading to the inside of the container 200. Form.

  Reference numeral 115 is connected to the mounting cylinder 111 of the main body 110 so as to be surrounded by a connection portion 116 that cannot be broken so that the gap C is open, and can be caused to the main body 110 with the connection portion 116 as a base point. It is an external cylinder. Further, the connecting portion 116 connects the lower end of the mounting cylinder 111 and the lower end of the exterior cylinder 115.

The connecting part 116 is formed at a position facing a hinge part 120 described later, but may be formed at another position.

  Reference numeral 117 denotes a lid body that has a peripheral wall 117a that is detachably attached to the main body 110 and is swingably connected to the outer tube 115. The lid 117 is integrally connected to the exterior cylinder 115 via a thin hinge 120 that can be bent. As a result, the lid body 117 can swing with respect to the exterior cylinder 115.

  Further, the peripheral wall 117a has an engaging portion 118 that can be attached to and detached from the main body 110. The engaging portion 118 is a bulging portion that bulges radially inward from the lower inner surface of the peripheral wall 117a of the lid 117. This engaging portion (hereinafter referred to as “lid-side engagement bulging portion”) 118 is a bulging portion (hereinafter referred to as “the bulging portion for lid side engagement”) bulging outward in the radial direction formed on the upper portion of the mounting cylinder 111 of the main body 110. It is detachably hooked on the main body side engaging bulge portion 119).

  Thereby, the lid engaging bulge 118 can fix the lid 117 to the main body 110 by covering the top 117 of the main body 110 while applying a predetermined force.

  In addition, the lower end of the mounting cylinder 111 and the lower end of the exterior cylinder 115 in the main body 110 are connected to each other at a breakable portion r due to the cause of the exterior cylinder 115 based on the connection portion 116 via the lid 117. ing.

  In addition, the white part formed between the site | parts r shown in FIG. 1 is an opening formed between the site | parts r across the site | part r. Further, the gap C can be formed as a recess such as a groove by making the breakable portion r thin or film-like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the lower end surface of the peripheral wall 117 a of the lid 117 is integrally formed with a fitting member 122 that fits into the gap C between the mounting cylinder 111 and the outer cylinder 115 via a plurality of breakable portions 121. The fitting member 122 is integrally provided with a bulging portion (locking portion) 123 that is locked to the mounting cylinder 111 and a flat locking plate 124 that is aligned with the upper end surface of the exterior cylinder 115. In the first opening operation, the breakable portion 121 is broken and the lid body 117 and the main body 110 are detachably connected. Note that at least one region 121 may be provided.

  The locking portion 123 is a bulging portion that bulges radially inward from the fitting member 122. This locking portion (hereinafter referred to as “lid locking bulge”) 123 is a recess (hereinafter referred to as “lid locking”) that is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the mounting cylinder 111 and is recessed inward in the radial direction. (Referred to as “concave portion”) 125.

  Accordingly, the fitting member 122 can be fixed to the main body 110 so as not to be detached. According to the present invention, the lid locking bulge 123 and the lid locking recess 125 may be provided on the exterior cylinder 115 side, or on both the mounting cylinder 111 side and the exterior cylinder 115 side. It may be provided.

  The fitting member 122 can be formed over the entire circumferential area of the annular gap C surrounding the mounting cylinder 111, but may be any one that is formed at least in the area required at the time of dispensing. . The necessary area range means, for example, an area through which the contents may pass when the contents are poured out. For example, the contents are poured out of the inner cylindrical wall 126 described later. This is an area where an outflow road surface 126f serving as a guide is present.

  For example, the top wall 112 of the main body 110 according to this embodiment is integrally provided with an inner cylindrical wall 126 that stands up so as to surround the stopper portion P. When the lid 117 is closed, the inner cylindrical wall 126 is fitted with a peripheral wall 127 that hangs down from the lid 117, and a bulging portion 128 that bulges radially outward from the peripheral wall 127 is the inner cylindrical wall 126. 126 is sealed.

  In addition, the inner cylinder wall 126 according to the present embodiment is formed with an outflow path surface portion 126f that functions as a guide when the contents are poured out and defines the position where the contents are poured out.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the range of the necessary region is at least the front region of the main body 110 including the outflow path surface 126f that exists at a position opposite to the hinge portion 120 with the stopper portion P interposed therebetween.

  The range of the front area means an area extending 90 degrees left and right with respect to the center line of the outflow road surface 126f, that is, an area over an angle θ = 180 degrees, and in this area, depending on the use form of the container and the state of dispensing Thus, the fitting member 122 can be arranged. Further, an angle of 60 degrees left and right with respect to the center line of the outflow road surface 126f, that is, a region having an angle θ = 120 degrees, or an angle of 30 degrees with respect to the center line of the outflow road surface 126f, ie, an angle θ = 60 degrees. It can also be a region of

  According to the dispensing cap 100, the peripheral wall 117a of the lid 117 that can be attached to and detached from the main body 110 is connected to the fitting member 122 that fits into the gap C between the mounting cylinder 111 and the outer cylinder 115 of the main body 110. Since the fitting member 122 is locked to the main body 110, the lid body 117 is opened even when the internal pressure between the main body 110 and the lid body 117 rises before the lid body 117 is opened for the first time. It will never be done.

  In addition, according to the pouring cap 100, the peripheral wall 117a of the lid body 117 and the fitting member 122 are connected by the breakable portion 121, so that the lid body 117 is resisted against the strength of this portion 121. If pushed up, the portion 121 is broken and the lid 117 can be opened, so that the movement of the lid 117 with respect to the outer cylinder 115 after opening is not different from the conventional one.

  The fitting member 122 fitted into the gap C between the mounting cylinder 111 and the outer cylinder 115 of the main body 110 and locked to at least one of the fitting member 122 and the peripheral wall 117a of the lid 117 Even after breaking the portion 121 connecting the two, the fitting member 122 has an engaging plate 124 that fits the upper end of the outer cylinder 115 before and after the lid 117 is opened. Intrusion of contents and moisture into the gap C can be suppressed without changing.

  According to the present invention, since the fitting member 122 fills the gap C, the locking plate 124 is not an essential component. However, in consideration of sealing properties, the locking plate 124 is provided as in this embodiment. It is also possible.

  Therefore, according to the dispensing cap 100, the lid 117 before opening for the first time can be firmly held to the main body 110 without impairing the conventional operability of the lid 117 after opening the lid. By effectively preventing the intrusion of contents and moisture into the gap C between the main body 110 and the exterior cylinder 115, it is excellent in aesthetics and hygiene.

  In addition, if the fitting member 122 related to the dispensing cap 100 is formed at least in the front region of the main body 110, it is possible to prevent the intrusion of contents that easily affect the aesthetics and hygiene, thereby improving the aesthetics and hygiene. It is valid.

  As in the conventional case, the pouring cap 100, after using up the contents of the container 200, by breaking the portion r connecting the mounting cylinder 111 and the exterior cylinder 115 by pulling up the lid 117, then the main body 110 In contrast, the outer cylinder 115 is raised from the connecting portion 116 as a base point, and the main body 110 connected by the connecting portion 116 is lifted as the pulling-up proceeds, and the container mouth 210 is locked by the recess n of the mounting cylinder 111. Can be released.

  That is, according to the dispensing cap 100, the lid body 117 can be separated from the container 200 as it is by a series of operations caused by the raising of the lid body 117 as in the conventional case. Therefore, according to the dispensing cap 100 according to the present invention, as in the conventional case, easy separation from the container 200 can be realized by a simple operation of simply lifting the lid 117.

  The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. For example, in the main body 110 according to the present embodiment, an inner cylindrical wall 126 for pouring contents is formed in the front region of the plug portion P so as to surround the plug portion P, and the guide portion 126 is attached to the lid body. A bulging portion 128 that is fitted to the peripheral wall 127 that hangs down from 117 and bulges radially outward from the peripheral wall 127 to seal the inner cylindrical wall 126 is provided. Can be changed as appropriate.

It is the extraction | pouring cap which is one form of this invention, Comprising: It is a top view which shows the state which the cover body opened in the form which abbreviate | omitted a part of the said cover body. It is XX sectional drawing of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

100 pouring cap
110 Cap body
111 Installation cylinder
112 sky wall
113 Enlarged part for locking container mouth
114a pull ring
114b Pull ring base
115 outer cylinder
116 Connection
117 lid
117a Lid wall
118 Lid for engagement on lid side (engagement part of lid)
119 Main body side bulge (engagement part of main body)
120 Hinge
121 Broken part
122 Mating member
123 Main body side locking bulge (locking section)
124 Locking plate
125 Recess for locking lid
126 Inner cylinder wall
126f Outflow road surface
127 Lid wall
128 Swelling part for sealing the peripheral wall A1 Opening of the upper end of the container opening n Recessed part for plugging P Unplugging part
200 containers
210 Container mouth
211 Cap locking bulge

Claims (1)

A body having a mounting cylinder fixed to the container mouth and capable of pouring the contents, and being connected to the mounting cylinder of the main body so as to leave a gap through a connection part that cannot be broken, Mounting on the main body, comprising an outer cylinder that can be raised based on the connecting portion, and a lid that has a peripheral wall that is detachably attached to the main body and is swingably connected to the outer cylinder. In the extraction cap formed by connecting the lower end of the cylinder and the lower end of the outer cylinder at a breakable part,
The peripheral wall of the lid is integrally provided with a fitting member that fits into the gap between the mounting cylinder and the outer cylinder of the main body through a breakable portion,
An extraction cap, wherein the fitting member is provided with a locking portion that is locked to at least one of the mounting cylinder and the exterior cylinder of the main body.

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