JP7162207B2 - Mixing Container, Mixing Container Kit, Method of Using Mixing Container or Mixing Container Kit, and Mixing Container Auxiliary Equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a mixing vessel for mixing a plurality of materials, a mixing vessel kit comprising the mixing vessel, a method of using the mixing vessel or the mixing vessel kit, and an auxiliary device for the mixing vessel.

As a mixing container for mixing a plurality of materials, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-104417 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-136943 (Patent Document 2) have two storage chambers by a partition part. A container is disclosed that can be switched from a state in which two storage chambers are formed to a state in which two storage chambers are transformed into one storage chamber by deforming the partition portion. According to these containers, the two materials are stored separately by storing the material in each of the storage chambers in a state where the two storage chambers are formed, and then closing the lid. Then, when the container is used, the lid is peeled off, and then the partition is deformed to form a single storage chamber, allowing two materials to be mixed.

In addition, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-22374 (Patent Document 3), a container having two storage chambers is covered with a material separately stored in each storage chamber, and one storage chamber is pressed. By allowing the material in one storage chamber to flow into the other storage chamber so that only the seal between one storage chamber and the other storage chamber is peeled off, each material is mixed with the lid closed. Disclosed is a container that enables

However, in the containers described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the partition cannot be deformed unless the lid is peeled off, and some impact is applied to the container in order to deform the partition. become. Therefore, there is a possibility that the material may spill out when the partition is deformed. In addition, there was also the problem that the operation was difficult because the operation had to be performed carefully in order to prevent the material from spilling.

In the container of Patent Document 3, although it is possible to prevent the materials from spilling out during mixing, the seal must be such that it can be peeled off when pressure is applied to the storage chamber. is likely to come off. Also, when the material in one of the storage chambers is flowed into the other storage chamber, the material may remain in one of the storage chambers. There are also restrictions such as the fact that it must be

Therefore, it is desired to realize a mixing container, a mixing container kit, a method of using the mixing container or the mixing container kit, and an auxiliary device for the mixing container that can smoothly and safely bring the materials into a mixable state.

The mixing container according to the present invention is
A mixing vessel for mixing a plurality of materials,
A storage portion for storing the material is provided, and the storage portion is formed with at least one partition wall in which a part of an inner wall surface forming the storage portion protrudes toward the storage space, and the partition wall stores the material. a container body in which a plurality of storage chambers that can be separately stored are formed in the storage portion;
a lid member that is attached to the container body in a state that seals the upper edge of the partition wall that partitions the plurality of storage chambers together with the peripheral edge of the storage portion, and seals the plurality of storage chambers separately;
The partition is configured to be deformable into a concave portion recessed in the moving direction of the partition by moving in a direction from the lid member toward the container body in a state where the peripheral edge of the accommodating portion is sealed by the lid member. is,
When the partition wall deforms into the concave portion, the plurality of storage chambers formed by the partition wall are deformed into one storage chamber.

According to this configuration, the partition wall forming the plurality of storage chambers can be deformed into the concave portion by moving in the direction from the lid member toward the container body. As a result, it is possible to transform the plurality of storage chambers into one storage chamber and mix the materials stored in each storage chamber in one storage chamber. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent the material from remaining in one of the storage chambers. In this configuration, the partition wall can be deformed into the concave portion while maintaining the state where the peripheral edge of the accommodating portion is sealed with the lid member. In other words, each material can be smoothly and safely mixed while reliably preventing the material from spilling to the outside.

Preferred aspects of the mixing container according to the present invention are described below. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the preferred embodiments described below.

In one aspect, the upper edge of the partition is not connected to the peripheral edge of the storage portion, at least one storage chamber is formed in a space inside the upper edge of the partition, and It is preferable that at least one of the storage chambers is formed in the space between the edge and the peripheral edge of the storage portion.

According to this configuration, the storage chambers can be preferably formed inside and outside the upper edge of the partition wall.

In one aspect, the partition wall is formed by protruding a portion of a wall surface forming the storage portion in a dome shape, and the partition wall includes a portion of the partition wall as at least one of the plurality of storage chambers. It is preferable that at least one recessed groove portion is formed, and the lid member seals the peripheral edge of the recessed groove portion as the upper edge of the partition wall.

According to this configuration, since the partition wall is dome-shaped so that it can be easily moved in the direction from the lid member toward the container body, the dome-shaped shape is used to form a plurality of storage chambers with the concave grooves, and the partition wall is recessed. It can be smoothly transformed into.

As one aspect, it is preferable that the partition wall and the concave groove portion are formed concentrically in the central portion of the accommodating portion.

According to this configuration, after the partition wall is deformed into the concave portion, the concave groove portion is positioned at the center and the deepest portion of the one storage chamber. As a result, after the deformation into the recess, the materials gather in the recessed groove, and the materials can be efficiently mixed without waste.

As one aspect, the volume of the storage chamber formed in the space between the upper edge of the partition and the peripheral edge of the storage portion is the volume of the storage chamber formed in the space inside the upper edge of the partition. is preferably formed so as to be larger than .

By balancing the volume of the storage chamber in this way, it is easy to suppress the volume change when the partition is deformed into the concave portion, and the negative pressure generated after the deformation can be effectively suppressed.

As one aspect, it is preferable that the wall thickness of the upper edge portion of the partition wall is formed thicker than the wall surface portion outside the upper edge portion.

By setting the wall thickness in such a balance, it is easy to maintain the state in which the partition walls are deformed into the concave portions.

As one aspect, it is preferable that the thickness of the peripheral portion of the accommodating portion is formed thicker than the thickness of the outer wall portion of the partition wall.

According to this configuration, since the strength of the thickness of the peripheral portion of the accommodating portion can be increased, it is possible to effectively suppress the deformation of the outer peripheral portion of the accommodating portion along with the deformation of the partition wall.

In one aspect, the lid member is formed of an extensible sheet material, and when the lid member is pressed in a direction toward the container body, the partition wall is separated from the lid member as the lid member extends. It is preferable to be able to press in a direction toward the container body, and to move the partition wall in the direction toward the container body from the lid member as the lid member is pressed. .

According to this configuration, since the lid member is made of an extensible sheet material, the partition wall can be pressed together with the lid member, and the partition wall is deformed into the recess while the peripheral edge of the housing portion is sealed by the lid member. be able to.

As one aspect, it is preferable that the upper edge of the partition is sealed to the lid member by a force that separates the lid member from the upper edge of the partition as the partition deforms into the recess.

By setting the sealing force of the lid member as in this configuration, the lid member is peeled off from the upper edge of the partition wall as the partition wall is deformed into the recess, so that the peripheral edge of the housing portion is highly reliably sealed with the lid member. A storage chamber can be formed.

As one aspect, it is preferable that the lid member is extensible at least by plastic deformation.

If the lid member only elastically deforms, the lid member tends to return to its original position even if the lid member is pressed. may return to the bulkhead again. In contrast, in this configuration, the lid member is elongated at least by plastic deformation, so that it is possible to suppress or prevent the lid member from returning to its original position, thereby effectively suppressing the concave portion from returning to the partition wall. can.

As one aspect, the maximum amount of elongation due to plastic deformation of the lid member attached to the container body is such that the position after plastic deformation of the portion that seals the upper edge of the partition wall is after the partition wall is deformed into the recess. It is preferable that the amount is above the position of the portion corresponding to the upper edge of the partition wall.

According to this configuration, even if the lid member is plastically deformed, the position of the lid member is not the portion corresponding to the upper edge of the partition wall after the partition wall is deformed into the concave portion (that is, the portion where the lid member is sealed). Since it is above the position, it is possible to effectively prevent the portion corresponding to the upper edge of the partition wall from being sealed by the lid member even after the partition wall is deformed into the recess.

As one aspect, a handle portion having a connection portion connected to the partition wall and an operation portion operated by a user is provided, and the operation portion moves from the lid member to the container body with respect to the container body. It is preferable that the partition wall moves in the direction from the lid member toward the container body together with the connecting portion as the lid member moves relative to the container body.

According to this configuration, by operating the operating portion, the partition wall can be directly acted on via the connecting portion, and only the partition wall can be moved in the direction from the lid member toward the container body independently of the container body. , the partition wall can be deformed into the recess while the peripheral edge of the housing portion is sealed with the lid member.

As one aspect, it is preferable that the operating portion is configured by a pair of members extending in opposite directions from the connecting portion.

According to this configuration, the pair of operating portions extending in opposite directions from the connecting portion allows the mixing container to be stably installed on a floor surface or the like, and acting force can be applied from both sides of the container body, Can operate stably.

As one aspect, the connecting portion is not exposed to the outside when the partition is not deformed into the recess, but is exposed to the outside when the partition is deformed into the recess. and the concealed portion has an appearance distinguishable from other portions of the connecting portion.

When the partition wall is deformed into the recess while the peripheral edge of the housing portion is sealed with the lid member, the inner state cannot be visually observed, so the movement amount of the partition wall is insufficient and the deformation into the recess portion is incomplete. However, according to this configuration, when the hidden portion is exposed to the outside, it is possible to confirm that the partition has deformed into the concave portion. can be effectively suppressed.

As one aspect, the handle portion includes a receiving portion that receives at least a portion of the container body connected to the connecting portion, and the receiving portion receives the container body when the receiving portion It is preferable that the peripheral edge of the container body is flush with the container body.

According to this configuration, since the container body is received by the receiving portion, the container body is supported by the receiving portion, and relative movement of the container body such as tilting of the container body with respect to the handle portion can be suppressed. Inadvertent peeling of the seal on the upper edge of the partition wall can be suppressed.

As one aspect, it is preferable that the lid member has a tab, and the tab is provided along the handle portion.

In this configuration, since the tab is in a state along the action portion, it does not interfere normally, and when the partition wall is deformed into the concave portion, the tab is separated from the action portion as the operation portion is moved relative to each other. , the tab becomes easy to grab. Thus, according to this configuration, the tab can be placed in a state in which it is readily available only when necessary.

The mixing container kit according to the present invention includes
A mixing container according to the present invention;
A setting member having a hollow receiving portion for receiving the storage portion of the mixing container and a setting portion for setting the peripheral edge of the mixing container is provided.

In the case of the mixing container alone, it is necessary to press the partition together with the cover member while supporting the periphery of the mixing container, which basically requires both hands. On the other hand, according to this configuration, it is not necessary to support the periphery of the mixing container by the installation portion, and it is sufficient to press the partition together with the cover member toward the hollow receiving portion. Therefore, the operation can be performed easily with one hand.

Preferred embodiments of the mixing container kit according to the present invention are described below. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the preferred embodiments described below.

As one aspect, it is preferable to provide a holding mechanism that holds the recess in its position when the partition deforms into the recess.

According to this configuration, it is possible to maintain the state in which the partition is deformed into the recess.

In one aspect, as the holding mechanism, an engaged portion is formed outside the accommodation space of a portion of the accommodation portion that becomes the recess when the partition wall is deformed into the recess, and the installation member includes: It is preferable that an engaging portion that can be engaged with the engaged portion when the partition deforms into the recess is formed below the receiving portion.

According to this configuration, the state in which the partition wall is deformed into the concave portion by the engagement between the engaged portion and the engaging portion can be maintained with high accuracy. Also, it is possible to determine whether the recess is being held by the sound that may be produced upon engagement.

The method for using the mixing container or mixing container kit according to the present invention is
By moving the partition wall of the container main body of the mixing container in a direction from the cover member toward the container main body in a state where the peripheral edge of the accommodating portion is sealed with the lid member, the partition wall is moved from the partition wall. deforming into said recess recessed in the direction of movement;
including.

According to this configuration, the partition wall is deformed into the concave portion while the peripheral edge of the storage portion is sealed with the lid member, so that the materials can be mixed smoothly and safely while reliably preventing the materials from spilling to the outside. state.

The auxiliary device according to the present invention is
An auxiliary device for the mixing container,
a base;
a hook portion provided on the base and engaged with one end of the handle portion of the mixing container;
a convex portion provided on the base and supporting a portion of the container body of the mixing container at a position away from the hook portion in the thickness direction of the base;
with
The convex portion is provided with a groove in which the partition wall of the container body can move,
The convex portion supports the portion of the container body with the one end of the handle portion engaged with the hook portion, thereby holding the other end of the handle portion away from the base. ,
By moving the other end of the handle portion in a direction toward the base while the portion of the container body is supported by the convex portion, the partition wall moves within the groove to the container body. It moves relative to a part in a direction from the lid member toward the container body.

According to this configuration, a part of the container body of the mixing container is supported by the convex portion, and the partition wall in the groove is supported by the convex portion, and the portion of the container body that is supported by the convex portion moves from the lid member toward the container body. It can be relatively moved in the direction. Thereby, the partition can be easily moved.

The perspective view of the container kit for mixing which concerns on 1st embodiment 1 is an exploded view of a mixing container kit according to a first embodiment; FIG. A plan view of the mixing container according to the first embodiment Front cross-sectional view of the mixing container according to the first embodiment Front view of the mixing container according to the first embodiment The figure which shows the state which deform|transformed the partition of the container for mixing which concerns on 1st embodiment into a recessed part. The top view of the installation member which concerns on 1st embodiment Front cross-sectional view of the installation member according to the first embodiment The front view of the installation member which concerns on 1st embodiment The figure which shows the state which each accommodates several material by the container kit for mixing which concerns on 1st embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the partition wall is pressed together with the lid member in the mixing container kit shown in FIG. 6 ; FIG. 8 is a view showing a state after pressing the partition together with the cover member in the mixing container kit shown in FIG. 7 ; FIG. 9 is a view showing a state after the lid member is peeled off in the mixing container kit shown in FIG. 8 ; Perspective view of a mixing container according to a second embodiment Exploded view of the mixing container according to the second embodiment The top view of the handle|steering-wheel part which concerns on 2nd embodiment Front view of the handle portion according to the second embodiment Plan view of mixing container according to second embodiment Front view of mixing container according to second embodiment Front cross-sectional view of a mixing container according to a second embodiment The front view which shows the state which deform|transformed the partition which concerns on 2nd embodiment into the recessed part of the partition of the container for mixing. Front cross-sectional view showing a state in which the partition according to the second embodiment is deformed into a concave portion of the partition of the container for mixing. The figure which shows the state which each accommodates several material by the container for mixing which concerns on 2nd embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view showing a state in which the handle portion is moved relative to the container body in the opposite direction in the mixing container shown in FIG. 15; FIG. 17 is a view showing a state after the cover member is peeled off in the mixing container shown in FIG. 16; A perspective view of an auxiliary instrument according to a third embodiment Sectional view of the auxiliary device shown in FIG. 18 taken along line AA The figure which shows the usage method of the auxiliary|assistant instrument which concerns on 3rd embodiment The figure which shows the usage method of the auxiliary|assistant instrument which concerns on 3rd embodiment The figure which shows the usage method of the auxiliary|assistant instrument which concerns on 3rd embodiment The figure which shows the usage method of the auxiliary|assistant instrument which concerns on 3rd embodiment

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of a mixing container, a mixing container kit, and a method of using the mixing container or mixing container kit according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

1 and 2 show a mixing container kit 1 according to a first embodiment. A mixing container kit 1 includes a mixing container 2 for mixing a plurality of materials, and an installation member 3 for installing the mixing container 2 . The mixing container 2 includes a lid member 4 and a container body 5 having a storage portion 51 for storing materials. Specifically, the container main body 5 has a plurality of (two in this embodiment) storage chambers 52 and 53 that can store materials separately, and the lid member 4 is formed in the storage portion 51. A portion (an upper edge 54a of a partition wall 54 to be described later) partitioning between the plurality of storage chambers 52 and 53 together with the peripheral edge 51a of the container body 5 is sealed to seal the plurality of storage chambers 52 and 53 separately. It is attached. Since the mixing container 2 has such a structure, a plurality of materials can be individually stored in the mixing container 2 by storing the materials in the respective storage chambers 52 and 53 and covering them with the lid member 4. can be done.

To explain the container body 5 in more detail, as shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, the housing portion 51 is formed with a partition wall 54 in which a portion of the wall surface forming the housing portion 51 protrudes toward the housing space. A plurality of storage chambers 52 and 53 capable of separately storing materials are formed in the storage portion 51 by partition walls 54 . In other words, the storage chambers 52 and 53 are partitioned by the partition wall 54 . Specifically, in the present embodiment, the upper edge 54a of the partition wall and the peripheral edge 51a of the accommodating portion are not connected, and at least one accommodating chamber is provided in the space inside the upper edge 54a of the partition wall (the center side of the accommodating portion 51). At least one accommodation chamber is formed in the space between the partition wall upper edge 54a and the accommodation portion peripheral edge 51a. More specifically, the partition wall 54 is formed by protruding a portion of the wall surface forming the housing portion 51 toward the lid member 4 in a dome shape. The partition wall 54 is formed with one recessed groove as the storage chamber 52, which is a part of the partition wall 54 that is recessed. Therefore, the lid member 4 seals the periphery of the recessed groove as the upper edge 54a of the partition wall. The partition wall 54 and the storage chamber 52 (groove portion) are formed concentrically in the central portion of the storage portion 51 . As a result, the storage chamber 53 is an annular storage chamber.

In the present embodiment, an example was described in which the partition wall 54 is a portion of the wall surface forming the housing portion 51 that protrudes toward the lid member 4 in a dome shape, but the present invention is not limited to this. The partition wall 54 may have a shape in which a portion of the wall surface forming the housing portion 51 protrudes toward the lid member 4 . As a result, the partition wall upper edge 54a where the partition wall 54 and the lid member 4 contact can be made flat. As a result, the contact area between the lid member 4 and the partition wall upper edge 54a can be increased, and the sealing performance can be improved.

Further, in the housing portion 51, an engaged portion 55 is formed outside the housing space of the housing chamber 52 (an example of a portion that becomes a recess 57 when a partition wall 54, which will be described later, is deformed into the recess 57). More specifically, the engaged portion 55 is formed in a columnar shape extending downward in the vertical direction, and has an engaging convex portion 55a for engaging with an engaging portion 33 of the installation member 3, which will be described later, on the outer peripheral surface. is provided. Further, the engaged portion 55 has a circularly hollowed out end, which facilitates the deformation of the end and allows the end to enter the engaging portion 33 easily. In addition, the container main body 5 is provided with an annular insertion portion 56 for inserting into the installation member 3 at the lower portion of the peripheral edge 59 of the container main body 5 . An engaging convex portion 56a is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 56. As shown in FIG. By engaging the engaging projections 56 a with the engaging recesses 34 of the installation member 3 , the mixing container 2 and the installation member 3 are firmly connected.

The partition wall 54 is deformable in the container main body 5 in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the partition wall 54 is movable relative to the rest of the inner wall surface in a direction opposite to the raised direction (direction toward the outside of the accommodation space), and is also movable in the opposite direction. It is configured to be deformable from the remaining portion of the inner wall surface into a recessed portion 57 recessed in the opposite direction when relatively moved. The remaining portion of the inner wall surface is a portion including the peripheral edge 51a of the accommodating portion 51. As shown in FIG.

That is, the partition 54 moves in the direction D1 from the lid member 4 toward the container body 5 in a state where the peripheral edge 51a of the housing portion 51 is sealed with the lid member 4, thereby moving the partition 54 in the moving direction (from the lid member 4). It is configured to be deformable into a concave portion 57 recessed in the direction D1) toward the container body 5 .

In particular, in this embodiment, the partition wall 54 can be deformed into the concave portion 57 when pressed in the opposite direction to the raised direction, that is, in the direction D1 from the lid member 4 toward the container body 5 . When the partition 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 , the plurality of storage chambers 52 and 53 formed by the partition 54 are deformed into one integrated storage chamber 58 . Thereby, it is possible to mix the materials stored in the storage chambers 52 and 53 in the integrated storage chamber 58 . By applying force to the concave portion 57 of the present embodiment in the direction toward the inside of the accommodation space (the direction from the container body 5 toward the lid member 4), the concave portion 57 can be deformed again into the partition wall 54. there is

At this time, since the partition wall 54 has a dome shape that can be easily pushed in the opposite direction (direction D1) to the uplift direction, the partition wall 54 is recessed while forming the storage chamber 52 with the concave groove portion using the dome shape. 57 can be smoothly transformed. In addition, since the partition wall 54 and the concave groove portion (accommodating chamber 52 ) are formed concentrically in the central portion of the accommodating portion 51 , respectively, after the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 , the concave groove portion is positioned at the center of the integrated accommodating chamber 58 . And it will be located in the deepest part. As a result, after the deformation to the concave portion 57, the materials gather in the concave groove portion, and the respective materials can be efficiently mixed without waste.

Next, the installation member 3 will be described. and an installation portion 32 for installation. The receiving portion 31 has at least a volume capable of receiving the accommodating portion 51 in a state where the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 to form the integrated accommodating chamber 58 . Thereby, the accommodating portion 51 can be deformed within the receiving portion 31 . The installation portion 32 may have any shape as long as it can support the peripheral edge 59 of the container body 5. In the present embodiment, the installation portion 32 has a shape corresponding to the peripheral edge 59 of the container body 5 and has an annular shape.

An engaging portion 33 that can be engaged with the engaged portion 55 when the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 is formed below the receiving portion 31 in the installation member 3 . Specifically, the engaging portion 33 is formed with an insertion hole 33 a having a shape corresponding to the engaged portion 55 . By inserting the engaged portion 55 into the insertion hole 33a and engaging the engaging portion 33 (more specifically, the periphery of the insertion hole 33a) with the engaging projection 55a, the position after the recess 57 is deformed. It is designed to hold That is, the engaged portion 55 of the container body 5 and the engaging portion 33 of the installation member 3 function as a holding mechanism that holds the recessed portion 57 in its position when the partition wall 54 is deformed into the recessed portion 57 . In this manner, the state in which the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 can be maintained by the holding mechanism including the engaged portion 55 and the engaging portion 33 . In particular, the state in which the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 by the engagement between the engaged portion 55 and the engaging portion 33 can be maintained with high accuracy. Further, it is possible to determine whether the recessed portion 57 is held by the holding mechanism by the sound that may be generated at the time of engagement.

In addition, an engaging concave portion 34 for engaging with the engaging convex portion 56 a of the insertion portion 56 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the receiving portion 31 of the installation member 3 . As the insertion portion 56 of the mixing container 2 is inserted into the housing portion 51 of the installation member 3, the engagement convex portion 56a and the engagement recess portion 34 of the insertion portion 56 are engaged with each other, and the mixing container 2 is installed. The member 3 is firmly connected.

Next, the lid member 4 in this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the cover member 4 is made of a stretchable sheet material. The lid member 4 functions as a working portion to which a user's action is applied, and the peripheral edge 51a of the housing portion 51 maintains a sealed state with the lid member 4 according to the user's action, and the partition wall 54 is opened. , relative to the rest of the inner wall surface in a direction opposite to the uplift direction. Specifically, when the cover member 4 is pressed in the direction opposite to the direction in which the partition wall 54 is raised (the direction toward the inside of the container body 5 when viewed from the cover member 4), the expansion of the cover member 4 The partition wall 54 can also be pushed in the opposite direction. As the cover member 4 is pressed, the partition wall 54 can be deformed into the concave portion 57 while at least the peripheral edge 51 a of the housing portion 51 is sealed by the cover member 4 .

In other words, when the lid member 4 is pressed in the direction toward the container body 5 , the expansion of the lid member 4 presses the partition wall 54 in the direction D<b>1 toward the container body 5 from the lid member 4 . As a result, the partition wall 54 moves in the direction D<b>1 toward the container body 5 from the lid member 4 while the peripheral edge 51 a of the housing portion 51 is sealed to the lid member 4 . As a result, the partition 54 is deformed into a concave portion 57 that is depressed in the movement direction of the partition 54, that is, the direction D1 from the lid member 4 toward the container body 5. As shown in FIG.

As the partition wall 54 deforms into the recess 57, the lid member 4 is separated from the upper edge 54a of the partition wall, so that the peripheral edge 51a of the housing portion 51 is sealed to the lid member 4. As shown in FIG. As a result, the lid member 4 is separated from the upper edge 54a of the partition wall as the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57, so that the peripheral edge 51a of the storage portion 51 is sealed with the lid member 4 to form the integrated storage chamber 58 with high accuracy. can be made In order to obtain such a sealing force, the sealing force of only the upper edge 54a of the partition wall may be weakened, or the sealing force of the peripheral edge 51a of the housing portion 51 and the peripheral edge 51a may be the same. In addition to adjusting the adhesive force of the lid member, the configuration of the partition wall upper edge 54a may be adjusted by, for example, rounding the shape of the partition wall upper edge 54a sealed to the lid member 4 or reducing the adhesion area. By adjusting, the force with which the lid member 4 seals the partition wall upper edge 54a may be adjusted. As described above, the method for realizing the sealing force according to the present embodiment is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate according to the purpose.

Further, the lid member 4 is made extensible at least by plastic deformation. That is, the lid member 4 undergoes only plastic deformation, or undergoes not only plastic deformation but also elastic deformation to some extent (the lid member 4 of the present embodiment is the latter). Therefore, when the cover member 4 is extended, the extended state remains completely or only to some extent. If the lid member 4 only elastically deforms, the lid member 4 tends to return to its original position even if the lid member 4 is pressed. There is a possibility that the concave portion 57 may return to the partition wall 54 as it returns to the position. In contrast, in the present embodiment, the cover member 4 is elongated by at least plastic deformation, so that the return of the cover member 4 to the original position can be suppressed or prevented, and the concave portion 57 can be returned to the partition wall 54 again. Suppressed.

Furthermore, the maximum amount of elongation of the lid member 4 due to plastic deformation is such that the position of the portion that seals the partition wall upper edge 54 a after plastic deformation corresponds to the partition wall upper edge 54 a after the partition wall 54 is deformed into the recess 57 . The amount is above the position. As a result, even if the lid member 4 is plastically deformed, the position of the lid member 4 is the portion corresponding to the partition wall upper edge 54a after the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 (that is, the lid member 4 is sealed). ), it is possible to effectively prevent the portion corresponding to the partition wall upper edge 54 a from remaining sealed to the lid member 4 even after the partition wall 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 .

In order to realize the lid member 4 as described above, in the present embodiment, the lid member 4 is made of an aluminum vapor-deposited film in which an aluminum film is formed on a resin sheet. The aluminum vapor deposition film has a high barrier property against water vapor and gas, and has a fragrance retention property and a light shielding property, so it is suitable for storing materials. Also, by applying heat, it can be adhered to the container body 5 with a considerable degree of adhesive strength. In the present embodiment, both the adhesive strength of the aluminum vapor deposition and the area of the upper edge 54a of the partition to which the cover member 4 is adhered are combined, and the force for sealing the upper edge 54a of the partition deforms the partition 54 into the concave portion 57. Along with this, the lid member 4 is separated from the upper edge 54a of the partition wall. Various single-layer or multi-layer resin sheets can be used as the resin sheet used for the aluminum vapor deposition film. a resin sheet consisting of three layers of a peel film). A resin sheet generally undergoes plastic deformation, and the strength can be appropriately changed by changing the thickness and the resin material. In particular, if the lid member 4 of the present embodiment is plastically deformed excessively or is easily plastically deformed, the seal at the portion corresponding to the upper edge 54a of the partition wall is difficult to peel off when the container body 5 is deformed. Therefore, it is desirable to have a certain degree of strength (tensile strength, Young's modulus, etc.). It is desirable to appropriately set the strength depending on the size and deformation of the container to be attached. If heat welding is performed under such conditions, the desired strength can be obtained, and the lid member 4 can be applied to a wide range of containers. It should be noted that these are merely examples, and any material may be used as the lid member 4 as long as it is formed of at least an extensible sheet material, and can be appropriately changed according to the purpose.

In addition, as the material used for the container body 5, it is preferable to use a material having high moldability and strength (hardness) to the extent that it can retain a predetermined shape. For example, a container using a resin material is preferable. One example is LDPE (low density polyethylene). If it is soft and easily deformed, it will be difficult to peel off only the partition wall upper edge 54a from the cover member 4. Also, if the shape is changed due to impact during shipping, etc., the cover member will be deformed. This is because there is a possibility that the seal between 4 and container body 5 may be peeled off. In addition, if the material has a certain degree of elasticity, when the partition 54 is pressed together with the lid member 4, the entire container body 5 is arched, and the partition 54 can be lifted without extending the lid member 4 to that extent. Since it becomes possible to push in and deform|transform into the recessed part 57, operation becomes easy.

The mixing container 2 and the mixing container kit 1 according to the present embodiment are configured as described above. Finally, the usage state of the mixing container 2 and the mixing container kit 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 6, according to the mixing container 2 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of storage chambers 52 and 53 are formed by partition walls 54, and two kinds of materials X are placed in each of the storage chambers 52 and 53. , Y and then attaching the lid member 4 to the container body 5, the two materials X and Y are stored separately. The user purchases the mixing container 2 in such a state that the two materials X and Y are separately stored, and when mixing the two materials X and Y, the mixing container 2 is attached to the installation member 3. It is set to the state shown in FIG.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the user presses the partition wall 54 together with the lid member 4 in a direction (direction D1) opposite to the raised direction in a state where at least the peripheral edge 51a of the housing portion 51 is sealed with the lid member 4. , deforms the partition 54 into the recess 57 . At this time, as the partition 54 is pressed together with the cover member 4 , the engaged portion 55 provided on the lower side of the housing chamber 52 engages with the engaging portion 33 of the installation member 3 , and the partition 54 moves into the recess 57 . It can hold its transformed state. It is also possible to determine whether the recess 57 is being held by the sound that may be produced during engagement. When the plurality of storage chambers 52 and 53 are transformed into the integrated storage chamber 58, as shown in FIG. The two kinds of materials X and Y stored are stored in the integrated storage chamber 58 in a mixed state (the mixed material is indicated by symbol Z). Since the cover member 4 is plastically deformed at this time, it is in a state of being stretched to some extent even after the finger is released from the cover member 4, as shown in FIG. At this time, as described above, the partition wall 54 and the storage chamber 52 (groove portion) are concentrically formed in the central portion of the storage portion 51, so the mixed material Z gathers in the groove portion.

Further, in this embodiment, by using the installation member 3, the user can perform this pressing operation with one finger, as shown in FIG. That is, with the mixing container 2 alone, it is necessary to press the partition wall 54 together with the lid member 4 while supporting the container peripheral edge 59, which basically requires both hands. On the other hand, by using the installation member 3 , the operation of supporting the container peripheral edge 59 becomes unnecessary, and the partition wall 54 can be pressed together with the lid member 4 toward the hollow receiving portion 31 . Therefore, one hand (one finger for that matter) is enough for the operation, and the operation is easy.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 9, the cover member 4 is peeled off, and the mixed material Z collected in the concave groove is stirred to completely mix the mixed material Z as described above, so that the mixed material Z can be ready for use. At this time as well, the mixed material Z is collected in the recessed groove, so that it is easy to mix.

As described above, according to the mixing container 2 and the mixing container kit 1 of the present embodiment, first, by pressing the partition wall 54 in the opposite direction (direction D1) to the raised direction to deform it into the concave portion 57 Since the plurality of storage chambers 52 and 53 are transformed into one integrated storage chamber 58 , it is possible to mix the materials X and Y stored in each storage chamber 52 and 53 in one integrated storage chamber 58 . With such a method, it is possible to suppress the material from remaining in one of the storage chambers. Since the lid member 4 is made of an extensible sheet material, the partition wall 54 is pressed together with the lid member 4, and the partition wall 54 is pushed into the concave portion 57 while the peripheral edge 51a of the housing portion 51 is sealed by the lid member 4. It can be deformed, and the materials X and Y can be smoothly and safely mixed while reliably preventing the materials X and Y from spilling to the outside.

In addition, the materials X and Y to be accommodated in the mixing container 2 of the present embodiment are not particularly limited, and are not limited to liquids, but also solids (powder, gel-like substances, lumps, etc. are not particularly limited). Also, since mixing can be performed in a sealed state, a gas may be used. The mixing container 2 and the mixing container kit 1 of the present embodiment can be suitably used for mixing dental materials, for example, by mixing a powder component and a hardening liquid and using it as dental cement. , but not limited thereto, and can be used in various applications such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and foods. At that time, the shape and dimensions of the mixing container 2 can also be changed according to the purpose.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the mixing container, the mixing container kit, and the method of using the mixing container or mixing container kit according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 17. FIG. 10 and 11 show a mixing container 6 according to a second embodiment, and the mixing container 6 includes a container body 7, a handle portion (corresponding to an action portion) 8, and a lid member 9. . In the first embodiment, the partition 54 is deformed into the concave portion 57 by pressing the partition 54. However, in the mixing container 6 of the present embodiment, the partition 74 is pulled to deform the partition 74. It is configured to be deformed into the concave portion 76 . The configuration of each part will be described below.

First, the container body 7 has the same configuration as the container body 5 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the container main body 7 includes an accommodating portion 71 that accommodates the material. The housing portion 71 is formed with one partition wall 74 in which a part of the wall surface forming the housing portion 71 protrudes toward the housing space. A plurality of storage chambers 72 and 73 capable of individually storing materials are formed in the storage portion 71 by a partition wall 74 . The partition wall 74 is movable relative to the remaining portion of the inner wall surface in a direction opposite to the raised direction (the direction toward the outside of the accommodation space), and when the partition wall 74 is relatively displaced in the opposite direction, the remaining portion of the inner wall surface is configured to be deformable into a concave portion 76 recessed in the opposite direction. The remaining portion of the inner wall surface is a portion including the peripheral edge 71a of the accommodating portion 71. As shown in FIG.

That is, the partition 74 moves in the direction D2 from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 in a state where the peripheral edge 71a of the housing portion 71 is sealed with the lid member 9, thereby moving the partition 74 in the moving direction, that is, the lid member. 9 is configured to be deformable into a recess 76 recessed in the direction D2 toward the container body 7 .

When the partition 74 is deformed into the concave portion 76 , the plurality of storage chambers 72 and 73 formed by the partition 74 are transformed into one integrated storage chamber 77 . As with the container main body 5 of the first embodiment, the partition wall 74 is formed by protruding a portion of the wall surface forming the housing portion 71 toward the lid member 9 in a dome shape. The partition wall 74 is formed with one recessed groove as a housing chamber 72 in which a part of the partition wall 74 is recessed. The partition wall 74 and the storage chamber 72 (groove portion) are formed concentrically in the central portion of the storage portion 71 . As a result, the storage chamber 73 is an annular storage chamber. A portion 75 of the partition wall 74 that constitutes the outer wall surface of the storage chamber 72 is formed in a cylindrical shape and functions as an engaged portion that is engaged with the handle portion 8 .

In this embodiment, the volume of the storage chamber 73 formed in the space between the partition wall upper edge 74a and the storage portion peripheral edge 71a is equal to the volume of the storage chamber 72 formed in the space inside the partition wall upper edge 74a. It is designed to be larger than that. By balancing the volumes of the storage chambers 72 and 73 in this way, it becomes easy to suppress the volume change when the partition 74 is deformed into the recess 76, and the negative pressure generated after the deformation can be suppressed. . Further, the wall thickness of the upper edge portion 74a of the partition wall 74 is formed thicker than the wall surface portion 74b outside the upper edge portion 74a. Such balanced wall thickness increases the strength of the upper edge portion 74a that supports the wall portion 74b after being deformed into the recess 76, making it easier to maintain the state in which the partition 74 is deformed into the recess 76. there is The peripheral edge portion 71a of the accommodating portion 71 is formed thicker than the outer wall portion 74b of the partition wall 74 . As a result, it is possible to increase the strength of the wall thickness of the peripheral portion 71 a of the accommodating portion 71 , thereby suppressing deformation of the outer peripheral portion of the accommodating portion 71 accompanying the deformation of the partition wall 74 . Further, as will be described later, even when the outer peripheral portion of the accommodating portion 71 is pinched with fingers, the accommodating portion 71 is less likely to deform, making it easier to operate.

As shown in FIGS. 11, 12A, and 12B, the handle portion 8 includes a connecting portion 81 connected to the partition wall 74 (specifically, the engaged portion 75) and an operating portion 82 operated by the user. I have. As the operation part 82 moves relative to the container body 7 in the direction opposite to the direction in which the partition wall 74 rises, the partition wall 74 along with the connecting part 81 moves in the direction opposite to the direction in which the partition wall 74 rises with respect to the rest of the inner wall surface. It is configured to move relative to the direction.

In other words, as the operating portion 82 moves relative to the container body 7 in the direction D2 from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 , the partition wall 74 moves in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 together with the connecting portion 81 . It is configured to move to D2 (see Figure 14A).

That is, by pulling the operation portion 82 in the direction opposite to the direction in which the partition wall 74 is raised with respect to the container body 7, that is, in the direction D2 from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7, the partition wall 74 connected to the connection portion 81 is raised. It is pulled in the direction opposite to the direction in which it was drawn, that is, in the direction D2 from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 . As a result, the partition 74 can be deformed into a concave portion 76 that is depressed in the moving direction of the partition 74, that is, the direction D2 from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7. As shown in FIG.

The connecting portion 81 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an inner diameter slightly smaller than that of the engaged portion 75 of the container body 7 . By passing the engaged portion 75 through the connecting portion 81 , the engaged portion 75 is firmly connected to the connecting portion 81 . 11 to 14, the connecting portion 81 is not exposed to the outside when the partition wall 74 is not deformed into the recessed portion 76 (see FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 13C). A concealing portion 81a (in this embodiment, a portion at the tip of the connecting portion 81) that is exposed to the outside when deformed (see FIGS. 14A and 14B). The concealed portion 81a has an appearance distinguishable from the other portions of the connecting portion 81, and the appearance is distinguishable from the other portions such as being colored or having a characteristic shape. Although it is not particularly limited as long as it is, in the present embodiment, the concealing portion 81a has a jagged shape.

The operating portion 82 is composed of a pair of members extending in opposite directions from the connecting portion 81. The pair of operating portions 82, 82 extending in opposite directions allow the mixing container 6 to be stably installed on the floor or the like. In addition, an acting force can be applied from both sides of the container body 7, and the operation can be stably performed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the operating portion 82 extends point-symmetrically about the connecting portion 81 and has a shape that widens with increasing distance from the connecting portion 81, and has a ribbon-like shape in a plan view. presenting. Since the operating portion 82 extends point-symmetrically about the connecting portion 81, the operating portion 82 does not exist in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the operating portion 82 with respect to the connecting portion 81, as shown in FIG. , the container main body 7 can be grasped from a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the operating portion 82 . Therefore, the operation can be easily performed without the operation unit 82 becoming an obstacle during operation. In addition, since the operation portion 82 has a shape that widens as the distance from the connection portion 81 increases, the width of the end portion of the operation portion 82 increases, and force can be easily applied.

The handle portion 8 is formed in a portion of the operation portion 82 facing the container body 7 in a shape corresponding to a part of the container body 7 (a portion overlapping the operation portion 82 in plan view), and is connected to the connection portion 81 . A receiving portion 83 is provided for receiving the container body 7 that has been formed. The receiving portion 83 is configured such that the peripheral edge 83a of the receiving portion 83 and the container body 7 are flush with each other when the container body 7 is received. As a result, the container main body 7 is supported by the receiving portion 83, and relative movement of the container main body 7 with respect to the handle portion 8, such as rocking, can be suppressed. is suppressed.

The lid member 9 seals the upper edge 74a of the partition wall 74 that partitions the plurality of storage chambers 72 and 73 together with the peripheral edge 71a of the storage portion 71, and seals the plurality of storage chambers 72 and 73 separately. 7 is attached. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the handle portion 8 is used to keep the peripheral edge 71a of the housing portion 71 sealed to the lid member 9, and the partition wall 74 is positioned against the rest of the inner wall surface. , relative movement in the direction (direction D2) opposite to the rising direction, unlike the first embodiment, there is no need to extend the lid member 9. As shown in FIG. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lid member 9 can be made of a material that does not stretch or that does not stretch easily. The lid member 9 also has a tab 91 . The tab 91 is provided along the handle portion 8 (more specifically, the operation portion 82). As a result, the tabs 92 do not interfere during normal operation (states shown in FIGS. 13A, 13B, 13C, and 15), and when the partition walls 74 are deformed into the recesses 76 (states shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 16), the tabs 92 do not interfere. , the tab 92 is separated from the handle portion 8 along with the relative movement of the operating portion 82, so that the tab 92 can be easily grasped. Thus, in this embodiment, the tab 92 can be placed in a readily accessible state only when necessary.

Next, the usage condition of the mixing container 6 according to this embodiment will be described. First, in the mixing container 6 according to this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. By attaching the member 9 to the container body 7, the two materials X and Y can be stored separately. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the user holds the pair of operation portions 82 (handle portion 8) with fingers while holding the container main body 7, and pulls the operation portions 82 (handle portion 8) downward. Alternatively, while grasping the pair of operation portions 82 , the container body 7 is held with fingers and pulled upward to move the operation portions 82 downward relative to the container body 7 . As a result, only the partition wall 74 of the container body 7 can be independently moved relative to the rest of the inner wall surface of the housing portion 71 in the direction (direction D2) opposite to the direction in which the partition wall 74 is raised. can.

That is, by pulling the operating portion 82 downward, the connecting portion 81 connected to the partition wall 74 moves downward. At this time, the connecting portion 81 pulls the partition wall 74 downward. This causes the partition 74 to move downward relative to the rest of the inner wall surface.

By such movement of the partition 74 , the partition 74 can be deformed into the recess 76 while the peripheral edge 71 a of the housing portion 71 is sealed with the lid member 9 . As a result, the two materials X and Y stored in the storage chambers 72 and 73 are stored in the integrated storage chamber 77 in a mixed state to become the mixed material Z. As shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 17, the cover member 9 is peeled off, and the mixed material Z is stirred so that the mixed material Z is completely mixed.

As described above, according to the mixing container 6 of the present embodiment, the partition wall 74 is moved into the recess 76 while the peripheral edge 71a of the housing portion 71 is sealed with the lid member 9, as in the first embodiment. It can be deformed, and the materials X and Y can be smoothly and safely mixed while reliably preventing the materials X and Y from spilling to the outside.

In addition to the configuration described above, the configuration (for example) described in the first embodiment can also be employed in this embodiment. Conversely, even in the first embodiment, it is possible to adopt the configuration described in the present embodiment (for example, the volume relationship between the storage chambers 72 and 73, the thickness relationship of each part of the container body 7, etc.). can.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, as a third embodiment, an auxiliary device for a mixing container according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 and 19 show an auxiliary instrument 10 according to a third embodiment. The auxiliary tool 10 is a tool for moving the partition wall 74 of the container body 7 of the mixing container 6 of the second embodiment in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 .

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the auxiliary device 10 includes a base 11, a hook portion 12, and a convex portion 13. As shown in FIGS. The configuration of each part will be described below.

The base 11 is a portion that serves as the base of the auxiliary device 10, and is formed of a plate-like member. A base concave portion 11 a is provided on the upper surface side of the base 11 . The base concave portion 11a is formed in a shape capable of accommodating the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6. As shown in FIG. The base concave portion 11 a is connected to the hook portion 12 .

In this embodiment, the base recess 11 a is formed along the shape of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 . Accordingly, when the mixing container 6 is attached to the auxiliary tool 10, the mixing container 6 can be easily positioned by the base concave portion 11a.

The hook portion 12 is provided on the base 11 and is a portion that engages with one end of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 . Specifically, the hook portion 12 is formed at one end of the base 11 so as to extend toward the upper surface of the base 11 and bend toward the center of the base 11 . That is, the hook portion 12 is formed to have an inverted L-shaped cross section. Further, the space inside the hook portion 12 and the base concave portion 11a communicate with each other. A through-hole 12 a that penetrates the base 11 is formed inside the hook portion 12 .

One end of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 can be engaged with the hook portion 12 by arranging one end of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 through the inside of the hook portion 12 and into the through hole 12a. can. Thereby, one end of the handle portion 8 is fixed to the hook portion 12 .

The convex portion 13 is provided on the base 11 and is a portion that supports a portion of the container body 7 of the mixing container 6 at a position separated from the hook portion 12 in the thickness direction of the base 11 . Specifically, the convex portion 13 is provided so as to protrude from the upper surface side of the base 11 . In this embodiment, the convex portion 13 supports the portion of the container body 7 exposed from the handle portion 8 as a part of the container body 7 . The portion of the container body 7 exposed from the handle portion 8 is the portion of the container body 7 exposed from the handle portion 8 when the mixing container 6 is viewed from the bottom side.

The convex portion 13 is provided with a groove 13a in which the partition wall 74 of the container body 7 of the mixing container 6 can move. Specifically, the convex portion 13 is formed of a pair of members projecting from the lower surface toward the upper surface of the base 11 and divided by a groove 13a. The pair of members are formed symmetrically with the groove 13a interposed therebetween. The groove 13a is connected to the base recess 11a.

The convex portion 13 has an upper surface 13b and an inclined surface 13c inclined from the upper surface 13b toward the hook portion 12 side. The upper surface 13 b and the inclined surface 13 c of the convex portion 13 are formed at a position higher than the hook portion 12 . The upper surface 13b and the inclined surface 13c of the convex portion 13 are in contact with a portion of the container body 7 of the mixing container 6 (the portion exposed from the handle portion 8). The convex portion 13 can support a portion of the container body 7 by bringing the portion of the container body 7 into contact with the upper surface 13b and the inclined surface 13c.

Further, by supporting a part of the container body 7 with the convex portion 13 while one end of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 is engaged with the hook portion 12, the other end of the handle portion 8 is separated from the base 11. can be held in place. That is, the handle portion 8 can be obliquely attached to the auxiliary instrument 10 .

With such a configuration, by moving the other end of the handle portion 8 toward the base 11 , the partition wall 74 of the container body 7 is moved with respect to a part of the container body 7 within the groove 13 a of the convex portion 13 . , can be relatively moved in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 .

A method of using the assisting device 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. FIG. 20-23 illustrate how the auxiliary device 10 is used. 20 to 23, some of the parts constituting the mixing container 6 are omitted and simplified for the sake of ease of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 20, the mixing container 6 is attached to the auxiliary device 10 by obliquely inserting one end 8a of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 into the hook portion 12 . At this time, the mixing container 6 is positioned by the base concave portion 11a. Specifically, the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 is arranged in the base recess 11a. Thereby, the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 is positioned by the side wall forming the base recess 11a.

As shown in FIG. 21, when the mixing container 6 is attached to the auxiliary tool 10, one end 8a of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 is placed in the through hole 12a and engaged with the hook portion 12. As shown in FIG. A portion of the container body 7 of the mixing container 6 (the portion of the container body 7 exposed from the handle portion 8 ) contacts the convex portion 13 at a position higher than the hook portion 12 . As a result, one end 8 a of the handle portion 8 is fixed by the hook portion 12 , and the portion of the container body 7 exposed from the handle portion 8 is supported by the convex portion 13 . At this time, the one end 8a of the handle portion 8 and the other end 8b on the opposite side are held at a position away from the base 11 . Moreover, the partition wall 74 of the handle portion 8 and the container body 7 is not supported by the convex portion 13 and is arranged in the groove 13 a of the convex portion 13 .

As shown in FIG. 22, the other end 8b of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 is moved in a direction D3 toward the base 11, that is, downward. As a result, a portion of the container body 7 is supported by the inclined surface 13 c of the projection 13 . When the other end 8b of the handle portion 8 is moved in the direction D3 while a portion of the container body 7 is supported by the inclined surface 13c, the connecting portion 81 connected to the partition wall 74 is moved into the groove 13a of the convex portion 13. in the direction D3. As the connecting portion 81 moves, the first portion 74c of the partition wall 74 located on the side of the other end 8b of the handle portion 8 moves relative to the peripheral edge 71a of the accommodating portion 71 in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7. Moving.

That is, by moving the other end 8b of the handle portion 8 in the direction D3 while a portion of the container body 7 is supported by the inclined surface 13c of the convex portion 13, the container supported by the inclined surface 13c of the convex portion 13 can be moved. The first portion 74 c of the partition wall 74 can be moved relative to a portion of the main body 7 in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container main body 7 .

As shown in FIG. 23, the other end 8b of the handle portion 8 is further moved in the direction D3 toward the base 11. Then, as shown in FIG. After the first portion 74 c of the partition 74 moves in the direction D<b>3 , part of the container body 7 comes to be supported by the upper surface 13 b of the convex portion 13 . As a result, the second portion 74d of the partition wall 74 positioned on the one end 8a side of the handle portion 8 moves relative to the peripheral edge 71a of the housing portion 71 in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 .

That is, with the upper surface 13b of the projection 13 partially supporting the container main body 7, the other end 8b of the handle portion 8 is further moved in the direction D3, whereby the container main body supported by the upper surface 13b of the projection 13 is moved. 7, the second portion 74d of the partition wall 74 can be moved in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 relative to the portion of the container body 7.

According to the auxiliary tool 10 of this embodiment, the partition 74 of the container body 7 of the mixing container 6 can be easily moved. For example, after the mixing container 6 is attached to the auxiliary tool 10, the user moves the other end 8b of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 in the direction D3 toward the base 11 with one finger. As a result, the partition wall 74 can be moved in the direction from the lid member 9 toward the container body 7 relative to the part of the container body 7 supported by the convex portion 13 . Using the auxiliary tool 10 in this way makes it possible to easily move the partition wall 74 with a simple operation.

Further, the auxiliary instrument 10 is located on the one end 8a side of the handle portion 8 from the first portion 74c of the partition wall 74 located on the other end 8b side of the handle portion 8 by using the upper surface 13b and the inclined surface 13c of the convex portion 13 . The partition wall 74 is gradually pulled to the second portion 74d of the partition wall 74 which is connected to the second portion 74d. Therefore, the partition wall 74 can be moved with less force than when the entire partition wall 74 is pulled at once.

Further, by supporting the container body 7 on the inclined surface 13 c inclined toward the hook portion 12 , the partition wall 74 can be pulled obliquely with respect to the direction D<b>3 toward the base 11 . Therefore, the partition 74 can be moved with less force than when the partition 74 is simply pulled in the direction D3.

[Other embodiments]
Finally, other embodiments of the mixing container, the mixing container kit, the method of using the mixing container or the mixing container kit, and the auxiliary equipment according to the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the configurations disclosed in the respective embodiments below can also be applied in combination with configurations disclosed in other embodiments unless there is a contradiction.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the cover member 4 made of an extensible sheet material is used as the action portion, and the partition wall 54 is pressed together with the cover member 4 to relatively move the partition wall 54 in the opposite direction. A handle portion 8 having a connection portion 81 and an operation portion 82 is used as an action portion, and as the operation portion 82 is relatively moved in the opposite direction to the container body 7, the partition wall 74 is accommodated together with the connection portion 81. The configuration has been described as an example in which it is moved relative to the remaining portion of the inner wall surface of the portion 71 in the direction opposite to the rising direction. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. 74 can be moved relative to the rest of the inner wall surfaces forming the housing portions 51, 71 in a direction opposite to the rising direction. As long as it can be moved in the directions D1 and D2 toward the main bodies 5 and 7, various types of action portions can be used.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which two storage chambers are provided has been described as an example. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this, and partition walls 54 and 74 may form three or more accommodation chambers. For example, as a method thereof, a plurality of partition walls such as the partition walls 54 and 74 provided with the concave groove portions in the above-described embodiments may be formed, or one or a plurality of annular It is conceivable to form three or more storage chambers by the partition walls 54 and 74 by providing the groove portions in the partition walls 54 and 74 and using each of the groove portions as storage chambers. In addition, it is conceivable to provide three or more recessed grooves aligned on the circumference of the dome-shaped partition walls 54 and 74 and use each recessed groove as a storage chamber. However, the method of forming three or more storage chambers by the partition walls 54 and 74 is not limited to these, and various methods can be used as appropriate according to the purpose.

(3) In the above embodiments, the upper edges 54a, 74a of the partition walls 54, 74 and the peripheral edges 51a, 71a of the housing portions 51, 71 are not connected, and the upper edges 54a, 74a of the partition walls 54, 74 are not connected. and at least one storage chamber is formed in the space between the upper edges 54a, 74a of the partition walls 54, 74 and the peripheral edges 51a, 71a of the storage portions 51, 71 An example of a configuration with More specifically, the partition walls 54 and 74 are protruded in a dome shape, the partition walls 54 and 74 are provided with recessed grooves as one of the storage chambers, and the partition walls 54 and 74 and the recessed grooves are formed into storage portions 51 and 71, respectively. An example of a structure formed concentrically in the central portion of the was explained. However, embodiments of the invention are not so limited. The partition walls 54 and 74 and the recessed grooves do not have to be provided in the central portions of the housing portions 51 and 71, and they do not have to be provided concentrically. Moreover, the partition walls 54 and 74 do not have to be dome - shaped, and the partition walls 54 and 74 do not need to be provided with recessed grooves as one of the storage chambers. You can make a partition. Further, the upper edges 54a, 74a of the partition walls 54, 74 and the peripheral edges 51a, 71a of the housing portions 51, 71 may be connected within the scope of the present invention.

(4) In the first embodiment, the mixing container 2 set on the installation member 3 is used to press the partition wall 54 together with the cover member 4 . However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this, and only the mixing container 2 may be used, or the mixing container 2 alone may press the partition 54 together with the lid member 4 .

(5) In the first embodiment, when the partition wall 54 is deformed into the recessed portion 57, the engaged portion 55 is provided below the housing chamber 52 of the container body 5 as a holding mechanism for holding the recessed portion 57 in that position. is provided, and the installation member 3 is provided with the engaging portion 33, as an example. However, embodiments of the invention are not so limited. For example, as a holding mechanism, instead of the engaged portion 55 and the engaging portion 33, another configuration capable of holding the concave portion 57 at that position may be provided. In addition, the engaged portion 55 and other holding mechanisms may be provided at other positions, not limited to the lower side of the housing chamber 52, and the engaging portion 33 and the engaging portion 33 may be provided with respect to the installation member 3 at corresponding positions. Other holding mechanism configurations may be provided. In addition, the mixing container 2 and the installation member 3 do not have to be provided with a holding mechanism.

(6) The configuration and shape of the handle portion 8 shown in the second embodiment are merely examples, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. For example, the handle portion 8 may not include the receiving portion 83, and the connecting portion 81 may not include the concealing portion 81a.

(7) The volume relationship between the storage chambers 72 and 73 and the thickness relationship of each part of the container body 7 shown in the second embodiment are merely examples, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. It can be changed as appropriate.

(8) The volume relationship between the storage chambers 72 and 73 and the thickness relationship of each part of the container body 7 shown in the second embodiment are merely examples, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. It can be changed as appropriate.

(9) In the second embodiment, the cover member 9 has the tab 91 , and the tab 91 is provided along the handle portion 8 as an example. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this, and the lid member 9 may not have the tab 91 or the tab 91 may not be provided along the handle portion 8 .

(10) In the third embodiment, the base 11 has the base recess 11a, and the base recess 11a is formed along the shape of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6 as an example. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this, and the base recess 11a may not be provided, and the base recess 11a may not be formed along the shape of the handle portion 8 of the mixing container 6. .

(11) In the third embodiment, the configuration in which the convex portion 13 has the inclined surface 13c has been described as an example. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this, and the convex portion 13 may not have the inclined surface 13c.

(12) In the third embodiment, an example has been described in which the convex portion 13 is composed of a pair of members formed symmetrically with the groove 13a interposed therebetween. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this, and the protrusions 13 may not be a pair of members, and may not be formed symmetrically with the groove 13a interposed therebetween. The convex portion 13 only needs to have a groove 13a in which the partition wall 74 can move while supporting the container body 7 .

(13) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed in this specification are illustrative in all respects, and that the scope of the present invention is not limited by them. Those skilled in the art will easily understand that modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, other embodiments modified without departing from the gist of the present invention are naturally included in the scope of the present invention.

The invention can be used, for example, to mix multiple materials.

1 Mixing container kit 2 Mixing container 3 Installation member 31 Receiving part 32 Installation part 33 Engagement part 4 Lid member (action part)
5 Container main body 51 Storage portion 51a Peripheral edges 52 and 53 of storage portion Storage chamber 54 Partition wall 54a Upper edge of partition wall 55 Engaged portion 57 Recess 58 Integrated storage chamber (one storage chamber)
59 Periphery of container body (periphery of mixing container)
6 Mixing container 7 Container body 71 Accommodating portion 71a Peripheral edges 72, 73 Accommodating chamber 74 Partition 74a Partition upper edge 74b Partition wall surface portion 74c Partition first portion 74d Partition second portion 75 Engaged portion 76 Recess 77 Integration Containment Room (First Containment Room)
8 handle part (action part)
8a One end 8b Other end 81 Connecting portion 82 Operating portion 83 Receiving portion 83a Peripheral edge 9 Lid member 91 Tab 10 Auxiliary tool 11 Base 11a Base concave portion 12 Hook portion 12a Through hole 13 Protruding portion 13a Groove 13b Upper surface 13c Inclined surfaces D1, D2, D3 Direction X, Y Material Z Mixed material

Claims (10)

Mixing vessel for mixing multiple ingredientsAuxiliary equipment forand
The mixing container is
A storage portion for storing the material is provided, and the storage portion is formed with at least one partition wall in which a part of an inner wall surface forming the storage portion protrudes toward the storage space, and the partition wall stores the material. a container body in which a plurality of storage chambers that can be separately stored are formed in the storage portion;
a lid member attached to the container body in a state of sealing the upper edge of the partition wall that partitions the plurality of storage chambers together with the peripheral edge of the storage portion, and sealing the plurality of storage chambers separately;
a handle portion having a connection portion connected to the partition wall and an operation portion operated by a user;with
Among the partition walls, the thickness of the upper edge portion of the partition wall is formed thicker than the thickness of the wall surface portion outside the upper edge portion,
The thickness of the peripheral edge portion of the accommodation portion is formed thicker than the thickness of the outer wall portion of the partition wall,
Along with the connecting portion, as the operation portion moves relative to the container body in a direction from the lid member toward the container body, The partition is deformable into a concave portion recessed in the movement direction of the partition by moving in a direction from the lid member toward the container body in a state in which the peripheral edge of the accommodating portion is sealed by the lid member. configured,
When the partition wall is deformed into the concave portion, the plurality of storage chambers formed by the partition wall are deformed into one storage chamber.is a container for mixing,
The auxiliary equipment
a base;
a hook portion provided on the base and engaged with one end of the handle portion of the mixing container;
a convex portion provided on the base and supporting a portion of the container body of the mixing container at a position away from the hook portion in the thickness direction of the base;
with
The convex portion is provided with a groove in which the partition wall of the container body can move,
The convex portion can hold the other end of the handle portion away from the base by supporting the portion of the container body with the one end of the handle portion engaged with the hook portion. ,
By moving the other end of the handle portion toward the base while supporting the portion of the container body by the convex portion, the partition wall moves in the groove in the container body. relative to a part in a direction from the lid member toward the container body;
Auxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
The upper edge of the partition wall and the peripheral edge of the housing portion are not connected,
At least one storage chamber is formed in a space inside an upper edge of the partition, and at least one storage chamber is formed in a space between an upper edge of the partition and a peripheral edge of the storage portion. Claim 1Auxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
The partition wall is a dome-shaped part of a wall surface forming the accommodation portion,
At least one recessed groove formed by recessing a part of the partition is formed in the partition as at least one of the plurality of storage chambers,
3. The lid member according to claim 2, wherein the lid member serves as an upper edge of the partition wall to seal a peripheral edge of the recessed groove.Auxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
4. The partition according to claim 3, wherein the partition wall and the recessed groove are formed concentrically in the central portion of the accommodating portion.Auxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
The volume of the storage chamber formed in the space between the upper edge of the partition wall and the peripheral edge of the storage portion is larger than the volume of the storage chamber formed in the space inside the upper edge of the partition wall. According to any one of claims 2 to 4, which is formed asAuxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
3. The operating portion is composed of a pair of members extending in opposite directions from the connecting portion.Any one of 1 to 5described inAuxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
The connecting portion includes a hidden portion that is not exposed to the outside when the partition is not deformed into the recess and is exposed to the outside when the partition is deformed into the recess,
The concealed part has an appearance distinguishable from other parts of the connecting part.Any one of 1 to 6described inAuxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
the handle portion includes a receiving portion that receives at least a portion of the container body connected to the connecting portion;
The receiving portion is configured such that when the container body is received, the peripheral edge of the receiving portion and the container body are flush with each other.1 to 7according to any one ofAuxiliary equipment. In the mixing container,
the lid member comprises a tab,
The tab is provided along the handle portion.8described inAuxiliary equipment. A method of using the auxiliary device for the mixing container according to any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
By moving the partition wall of the container main body of the mixing container in a direction from the cover member toward the container main body using the auxiliary tool in a state where the peripheral edge of the accommodating portion is sealed with the lid member. , deforming the partition into the recess recessed in the direction of movement of the partition;
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