JPH0644830Y2 - Container with lid - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Field of Application The present invention is applicable to foodstuffs in supermarkets or shops.
The present invention relates to a container with a lid for storing small items.

2. Description of the Related Art Various types of containers with lids, particularly resin containers, which are lined up in stores are known, and many of these containers have a shape in which the lid and the container are completely separated. For this reason, if the shape and size are similar, it may not be possible to determine when the lid is removed, and it may be lost or inconvenient. To fix the lid, it can be easily opened by sticking it with cellophane tape or by partially heat-sealing it. Further, as the one in which the lid and the container are integrated, there is a pack container in which sweets, prepared foods, etc. are put.

Problems to be solved by the invention A container that can be easily opened must be fixed with a rubber band or cellophane tape to close and fix the lid once opened at home, which is not suitable for repeated use. is there. Also, if all the sides are connected, the lid will spring, so to prevent it from opening, it is common and troublesome to hang it with a rubber band or attach a cellophane tape. Also, when the lid is opened, it opens 180 °, so in addition to taking up space, when you put something that can not be used at once such as margarine or jam, hold the container with one hand to close the lid each time you close the lid. I had to make a big turn with it, and it was not suitable to use such a thing because it was troublesome. Since the lid and the container are integrally formed, they have the same thickness, and it is impossible to make either one thick and strong or to print the lid and the container separately.

Means for Solving the Problems A container formed with a first tongue extending outward and obliquely downward from a bent portion of a rim, and an outward oblique from the rim at a position corresponding to the first tongue when the container is capped. A lid having a second tongue extending upward is formed, and unevenness for hook-fitting the first tongue and the second tongue is formed. Further, the third tongue piece and the fourth tongue piece are formed so as not to coincide with the opposite sides of the first tongue piece and the second tongue piece, respectively. Further, it is preferable to form the third tongue piece and the fourth tongue piece in a state of being opened vertically.

Action When opening the container with the lid fitted, the first tongue and the second tongue
The unevenness of the tongue piece is hooked and connected. When the third tongue and the fourth tongue are opened with their respective hands, the lid is disengaged and the lid is kept in the half-opened state by the elastic forces of the first tongue and the second tongue that are inclined in opposite directions. .

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. Container 1 made by sheet molding using thermoplastic resin
Is made into a truncated pyramid shape with a slight taper so that it can be easily released from the mold, and the mouth is opened, and the mouth edge is formed with a bent portion 2 that is outwardly hooked for reinforcement, The outer peripheral portion thereof becomes a fitting portion with the lid 11. The bent portion 2 is formed in an annular recess 3 whose lower half is recessed inward. This annular recess 3 does not necessarily have to be annular. And the bottom one
In this example, the tongue piece 4 projecting downward and obliquely downward is formed at an angular position. The tongue piece 4 is formed with a concave fitting portion 5 that serves as a female hook. The concave fitting portion 5 is formed into a dovetail-shaped cross section with a widened bottom. Further, a tongue piece 7 which is a knob protruding at a right angle to the side is formed at the lower end of the bent portion 2 so that the lid 11 can be easily opened at the corner opposite to the tongue piece 4.

The lid 11 to be crowned on the container 1 is formed with an outer edge portion 12 that is closely fitted to the outer circumference of the bent portion 2 of the container 1, and the lower half position thereof has an annular shape of the container 1 when the lid 11 is crowned. An annular convex portion 13 is formed which is fitted in the concave portion 3 and is convex inward. The annular convex portion 13 does not have to be annular and may be provided on the circumference of several. Further, when the lid 11 is capped on the container 1, a tongue piece 14 of substantially the same size is formed at a position corresponding to the tongue piece 4 so as to project outward and obliquely upward from the lower end edge of the outer edge portion 12 and has a concave fit. A convex fitting portion 15 for hook-fitting is formed on the lower side at a position corresponding to the joining portion 5. The cross section of the convex fitting portion 15 has a dovetail shape with an open bottom, and is made to have a diameter slightly larger, for example, 0.3 to 0.5 mm, like the width of the concave fitting portion 5. Further, a tongue piece 16 is formed at a position corresponding to the tongue piece 7 of the container 1 so as to project laterally at a right angle from the lower end edge of the outer edge portion 12. The tips of the tongues 7 and 16 are aligned so that they can be easily gripped. The concave fitting portion 5 and the convex fitting portion 15 can be freely replaced.

For example, in a preparation room such as a supermarket, the container 1 is filled with a side dish, and the lid 11 is placed on the container 1.
The outer edge portion 12 is fitted to the outer circumference of the bent portion 2 of the container 1, and the annular convex portion 13 is fitted to the annular concave portion 3. Then, the concave fitting portion 5 of the tongue piece 4 serving as a hook and the convex fitting portion 15 of the tongue piece 14 are pressed from above and below to be fitted. Alternatively, before taking out the contents of the container, the concave fitting portion 5 of the tongue piece 4 and the convex fitting portion 15 of the tongue piece 14 are pressed from above and below to be fitted. Next, pinch the tongue piece 7 with the right hand and the tongue piece 16 with the left hand to open it up and down, so that the annular projection 13 is disengaged. Since the fitting portion serving as a hook is still connected, the lid 11 is kept in a half-open state by the tongue piece 4 facing obliquely downward and the tongue piece 14 facing obliquely upward. Therefore, the contents can be taken out easily, and after taking out the required amount, the lid can be closed and fitted. When it is desired to remove the lid 11, it can be removed from the container by pulling apart the fitting portion that serves as a hook.

It is also possible to make the container and the lid rectangular and to provide a plurality of tongues each having a hook fitting portion on one side thereof and to provide an opening / closing tongue on the opposite side. Further, it is also possible to provide a tongue piece having two hook fitting portions at diagonal positions, one for hinge of the lid and the other for fixing the closed lid.

When the lid is opened, the opening angle tends to be small due to the weight of the lid, so the bending angle of the tongue piece 4 of the container 1 is 60 °, 70 °.
If necessary, it is necessary to form ribs for reinforcement in the bent portions of the tongue pieces 4 and 14.

Still another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6, and the same parts as those in the previous embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The tongue piece 7 of the container 1 and the tongue piece 16 of the lid 11 are provided at corresponding positions, and the tongue piece 7 is formed in the downward oblique direction and the tongue piece 16 is formed in the upward oblique direction. Therefore, when the lid 11 is fitted, the ends of the tongues 7 and 16 are open. Therefore, when the lid 11 is opened, it can be easily opened by holding the ends of the tongues 7 and 16.

It should be noted that the container and lid can be freely rounded and can be manufactured by injection molding instead of a sheet, which is suitable for yogurt, jam and margarine containers. The container and lid can also be made of hard paper.

Effects Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects are produced. The lid container according to claim 1 is provided with hook portions which can be connected by projecting the connecting tongue pieces obliquely downward and obliquely upward to the lid and the container, respectively. Is easy, and when closing the lid, it is convenient to hold the lid with one hand. Further, when the lid is often opened and closed, there is no danger that the lid will be lost or soiled, and the handling will be easy. In addition, there is no inconvenience that the lid springs unless a rubber ring or cellophane tape is attached when closing the pack container.

The lid-equipped container of claims 2 and 3 can be easily opened.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 is a plan view of the container, FIG. 2 is a side view of the container showing the left half in cross section, FIG. 3 is a plan view of the lid, and FIG. 4 is a side view of the lid showing the left half in cross section, FIG. 5 is a state diagram of the connecting portion when the lid is fitted to the container, and FIG. 6 is a state diagram of the handle side tongue piece when the lid is fitted to the container of another embodiment. 1 ... Container, 2 ... Bent part 3 ... Annular recess 4,7,14,16 ... Tongue 5 ... Recessed fitting part, 11 ... Lid 12 ... Outer edge part, 13 ... Annular convex part 15 ... Convex fitting part

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A container (1) having a first tongue piece (4) extending obliquely outward and downward from a bent portion (2) of the rim, and the first tongue when crowned to the container (1). A lid (11) having a second tongue piece (14) extending obliquely outward and upward from the rim at a corresponding position of the piece (4), the first tongue piece (4) and the second tongue piece (14). ) Is formed with concavities and convexities (5, 15) for hook fitting, and the lid fitted with the hook keeps a half-open state when opened. 2. A third tongue piece (7) extending outwardly is formed on the opposite bent portion of the first tongue piece (4) of the container (1), and a second tongue piece (14) of the lid (11) is formed. The container with a lid according to claim 1, wherein a fourth tongue piece (16) extending outward is formed at a rim opposite to the third tongue piece and the fourth tongue piece does not match. 3. A third tongue piece (7) extending outward and obliquely downward is formed at the opposite bent portion of the first tongue piece (4) of the container (1), and a second tongue piece (14) of the lid (11). The container with a lid according to claim 1, wherein a fourth tongue piece (16) extending outward and obliquely upward is formed at a rim opposite to the above.