JPH057626U - Liquid container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a stackable liquid container 1 having a spout capable of preventing liquid dripping. [Structure] A container body 2 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in which a part of the top surface 2a is an inclined surface 2c, is poured on the inclined surface 2c so as to be located in a region surrounded by the extension surface of the top surface and the extension surface of the side surface. Install the outlet 3. The spout 3 is composed of a spout body 4 and a cap 5 that closes the spout body 4, and the spout body 4 has a nozzle portion 4a for pouring, a liquid reservoir 4b on the outer periphery thereof, and a liquid return device provided with a check valve. It has the passage 4e and can collect the liquid dripping on the outer periphery of the nozzle in the liquid reservoir and return it to the container.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  The present invention relates to a liquid container having a spout.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Traditionally, paper containers have been used as liquid containers, and plastic containers are It is also used with a spout made of stick. These spouts The provided paper container is usually a Gobel top type with a roof-shaped top, A spout was attached to the slope of the roof.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  However, at the spout attached to the conventional paper container, liquid with high viscosity, etc. When pouring out, liquid flows down the pouring outlet outer surface during pouring or after pouring, There was a problem of getting the surface dirty. In addition, conventional Goebel top type paper containers have Since there is no flat surface on the container, it is not possible to stack containers and storage of many containers There is also a problem that the container becomes bulky during transportation and the like.

[0004]   The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the liquid from the spout to the outer surface of the container is An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid container capable of preventing dripping.

[0005]   The present invention also provides a liquid container that can be stacked while having a spout. It is also intended to do.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  The liquid container of the present invention has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with a part of the top surface inclined. -Shaped container body and a spout attached to the slope, the spout being a container The spout body attached to the main body and the cap for closing the spout body The spout body has a nozzle portion for pouring a liquid and the nozzle portion. The liquid reservoir formed by surrounding it and the lowermost part of the liquid reservoir communicate with the container body A liquid return passage and a liquid return passage that is provided in the container main body And a check valve for blocking the flow.

[0007]   Here, in the liquid container having the above-mentioned configuration, the spout is almost the same as the top plate of the container body. It is preferably located within a range surrounded by the extension surface and the side extension surface.

[0008]

[Action]

  As described above, the liquid container of the present invention has a liquid reservoir on the outer periphery of the nozzle portion of the spout body. Since the liquid is formed, when the liquid is poured from the pouring outlet or after the pouring, the liquid Even if the liquid adheres to the outer surface of the nozzle and flows downward, the liquid collects in the liquid reservoir around the nozzle. It does not stain the outer surface of the container. In addition, the liquid collected in the liquid reservoir is The liquid is returned into the container from the liquid return passage connected to the lower part. Check the liquid return passage Since a valve is provided, when pouring the liquid from the pouring port, the liquid in the container returns to the liquid. Even if it flows to the road, it will be stopped by the check valve and will not flow out.

[0009]   Here, the range in which the spout is surrounded by the extension surface of the top surface and the extension surface of the side surface of the container body When placed inside, another liquid container is placed side by side so that it contacts the side and top surfaces of the container body. Can be stacked and therefore stacked with multiple liquid containers during transport, storage and sale Therefore, the space required for handling can be reduced.

[0010]

【Example】

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings will be described. FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the present invention 3 is a schematic perspective view showing the liquid container 1 according to FIG. The liquid container 1 includes a container body 2 and It consists of a spout 3 attached to it. The container body 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole. And a part of the top surface 2a of the slope surface 2c is inclined toward the side surface 2b. is doing. The spout 3 is attached to the slope 2c.

[0011]   FIG. 1 is an enlarged sectional view showing a spout attachment portion of the liquid container 1 shown in FIG. In the figure, the container body 2 is made into a shape shown in FIG. Outer box 2A and inner bag 2 made of flexible plastic film housed inside B, and the liquid is contained in the inner bag 2B. Inner bag 2B is suitable The appropriate position is adhered to the inner surface of the outer box 2A. The spout 3 is attached to the container body 2. And a cap 5 for closing the spout body 4. ing. The spout main body 4 includes a nozzle portion 4a for pouring a liquid and the nozzle portion 4a. A liquid reservoir 4b formed so as to surround 4a, and a cylindrical portion 4c located therebelow, It has a flange portion 4d and the like formed at its lower end, and the inside of the flange portion 4d The bag 2B is joined. Further, below the liquid reservoir 4b of the spout body 4, the liquid reservoir A liquid return passage 4e communicating with the lowermost part of the female 4b is formed. This liquid return passage 4e Is composed of a hole 4f opened at the bottom of the liquid reservoir 4b and a cylindrical portion 4g located below the hole 4f. A small steel ball 4h is arranged in the cylindrical portion 4g. The cylindrical portion 4g is An undercut that has multiple slits on the side surface and that prevents the steel ball 4h from falling off at the lower end. Have Thus, as shown in FIG. 1, with the container body 2 upright, Indicates that the steel ball 4h is separated from the hole 4f, and the hole 4f and the slit on the side surface of the cylindrical portion 4g. A passage is formed through the steel ball, but when the container body 2 is tilted for pouring liquid, a steel ball 4h closes the hole 4f and prevents the liquid from flowing out. Therefore, the hole 4f and the steel ball 4h are A check valve is configured to prevent the liquid from flowing from the inside of the container body to the liquid reservoir.

[0012]   A screw 4i is formed on the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 4c of the spout body 4. Meanwhile, The pipe 5 has a cylindrical portion 5b provided with a screw 5a which is screwed into the cylindrical portion 4c of the spout body 4. And a measuring part 5c to be inserted into the nozzle part 4a of the spout body 4. this The measuring unit 5c is sized to fill a desired amount of liquid. Pouring out As shown in FIG. 1, the mouth 3 is attached to the slope 2c of the container body 2 as a whole. Most of the parts are the extended surface of the top surface 2a and the extended surface of the side surface 2b of the container body 2. Its size is determined so that it is located within the enclosed area. Set up spout 3 Each of the parts made is usually made by molding a plastic.

[0013]   The liquid container 1 having the above-described configuration can be used to store an arbitrary liquid, for example, a liquid Suitable for storing detergent. This liquid container 1 contains contents in an inner bag 2B, It is sold with the tip of the outlet body 4 closed with a cap 5. At this time, the container body 2 The attached spout 3 is more than the extension surface of the top surface 2a and the side surface 2b of the container body 2. Since it does not project to the outside, another liquid container is in contact with the top surface 2a and the side surface 2b thereof. Can be arranged side by side, which allows a large number of liquid containers to be arranged side by side and stacked vertically. Well, it can be compactly packaged and is easy to transport and store.

[0014]   Next, when using the contents, the cap 5 is removed and the nozzle of the spout main body 4 is used. The contents can be poured from the part 4a. If you need to measure a liquid, It is possible to measure by filling the measuring unit 5c of the cap 5 with the liquid. When When pouring the liquid, the liquid may adhere to the outer surface of the nozzle portion 4a depending on the liquid. It may drip. In that case, the liquid adhering to the outer surface of the nozzle portion 4a will be stored in the liquid reservoir 4b. And returns to the inside of the container body from the liquid return passage 4e. For this reason, the outer surface of the container body Does not pollute. Further, when the liquid is poured, the nozzle portion 4a is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow A. Since it is inclined, the liquid inside the liquid return passage 4e below the nozzle portion 4a will not flow. However, since a check valve is provided in the liquid return passage 4e, the liquid is prevented from flowing out. it can. When not pouring, screw the cap 5 into the cylindrical portion 4c of the spout main body 4. Then, it should be sealed.

[0015]   In the above embodiment, the container body 2 has a double structure having an inner bag inside. However, the container body 2 of the present invention does not necessarily have this structure. However, the container body 2 may be a carton simply made of paperboard. In that case The flange portion 4d of the spout body 4 may be joined to the inner surface of the liquid container.

[0016]

[Effect of device]

  As described above, the liquid container of the present invention has the nozzle part formed at the spout. Since a liquid reservoir is provided on the outer circumference of the container, liquid dripping outside the nozzle will flow to the outer surface of the container. And the effect of being able to prevent dirt from dripping on the outer surface of the container There is.

[0017]   In addition, as shown in the illustrated embodiment, the spout is connected to the extension surface of the top surface and the extension surface of the side surface of the container body. If you place it within the area surrounded by the long surface, you will have a large number of liquid containers during transportation, storage and sale. Can be stacked and the space required for handling can be reduced. The fruit is obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a spout of a liquid container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the liquid container of the above embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 liquid container 2 container body 2a Top surface 2b side 2c slope 2A outer box 2B inner bag 3 outlets 4 spout body 4a nozzle part 4b liquid reservoir 4e Liquid return passage 5 caps 5c Weighing section

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A container body having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, and having a shape in which a part of a top surface is a slope, and a spout attached to the slope, the spout being attached to the container body. A spout body and a cap for closing the spout body, wherein the spout body is a nozzle portion for pouring a liquid, a liquid reservoir formed surrounding the nozzle portion, and A liquid return passage that connects the lowest part of the liquid reservoir to the inside of the container body, and a check valve that is provided in the liquid return passage and that blocks the flow of liquid from the inside of the container body to the liquid reservoir. Liquid container. 2. The liquid container according to claim 1, wherein the spout is located within a range substantially surrounded by the extended surface of the top surface and the extended surface of the side surface of the container body.