U.S. patent application number 13/918353 was filed with the patent office on 2014-10-30 for container with pre-guided alignment functions.
This patent application is currently assigned to VIGOUR PAK CO., LTD.. The applicant listed for this patent is Albert HSIEH, Shu-Hung Yang. Invention is credited to Albert HSIEH, Shu-Hung Yang.
Application Number | 20140319137 13/918353 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49992234 |
Filed Date | 2014-10-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140319137 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HSIEH; Albert ; et
al. |
October 30, 2014 |
CONTAINER WITH PRE-GUIDED ALIGNMENT FUNCTIONS
Abstract
A container with pre-guided alignment function has a container
body, a cover, an engaging portion and a plurality of locking parts
in the type of pre-guided alignment. The engaging parts are
configured on the relative positions on the flaring rim of the
container main body and the periphery of the cover in a male/female
matching relationship. Said engaging parts include two locking
parts and at least one long-type guided alignment part, wherein the
locking parts can align to and be engaged with each other, so that
the periphery of the cover can cover the flaring rim of the
container body tightly. The container is set by the long guided
alignment part of edge part of locking parts. The edge of the
locking parts will use the long guided alignment part as alignment
point.
Inventors: |
HSIEH; Albert; (Lugang
Township, TW) ; Yang; Shu-Hung; (Yuanlin Township,
TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
HSIEH; Albert
Yang; Shu-Hung |
Lugang Township
Yuanlin Township |
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TW
TW |
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Assignee: |
VIGOUR PAK CO., LTD.
Lugang Township
TW
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Family ID: |
49992234 |
Appl. No.: |
13/918353 |
Filed: |
June 14, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
220/253 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 2543/00296
20130101; B65D 43/0266 20130101; B65D 2543/00101 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
220/253 |
International
Class: |
B65D 43/06 20060101
B65D043/06 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Apr 29, 2013 |
TW |
102207842 |
Claims
1. A container with pre-guided alignment function comprising: a
container body, with a cup-type body or cartridge body which forms
an outer peripheral wall, a bottom wall, an open end, the
accommodating space and the open end extending outwardly flaring
edge of the enlarged diameter; a cover; which is located at the
open end of the container with open and close state, and when the
cover on the container is closed, so the peripheral cover overlying
the expanding edge; a group embedded edge part is set on the open
end of the container and the relative position of cover; the
interaction between groups embedded edge parts makes the cover fit
to open end of the container; plural locking parts with pre-guided
function are disposed between the outer peripheral edge of on the
container and the relative position of peripheral edge of the
cover, showing as male and female coupling relationship; the
locking parts comprise: two locking parts edge with spaced
patterns, with the engaging part alignment engaged, it makes the
cover tightly that can overly the flaring edge of the container; at
least need one long alignment, when the locking parts of the locker
on the bit edge is engaged; the edge of locking parts will use long
guided alignment part as alignment point; it could effectively
prevent the angle inaccuracy or even become deformed between the
edges of locking parts caused by the uneven force; which does not
align the locking parts accurately or engage the locking parts with
their counterparts; it could avoid structural damage during the
engagement, significantly improved convenience; efficiency such
practical progress.
2. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein the long guided
alignment part comprises a horizontal extended arc concave edge
which is connected to the flared edge and the two locking parts, as
well as the cover and the arc flange.
3. The structure defined in claim 1, wherein the long guided
alignment part comprises a horizontal extended arc concave edge,
which is set between flared edge disposed in the two snap edge
extends in a straight pattern, as well as the ribs set between the
cover and the relative position of the recess.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
NAMES OF PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
[0003] Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO AN APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON COMPACT DISC
[0004] Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] 1. Field of the Invention
[0006] The present invention relates generally to a container, and
more particularly to an innovative one which has the function of
pre-guided alignment.
[0007] 2. Description of Related Art Including Information
Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98
[0008] To meet the needs of containing and storing items, the
market has developed a variety of commercially available containers
for users to choose from. Said containers have a wide range of
applications. They can be used to pack goods, to preserve foods, or
to avoid external impacts, bringing great convenience to people's
lives. The structures of commonly used conventional containers
mostly include a body (in the form of a box or a cup) and a cover,
wherein at the open end of the body is a flaring rim which is
formed integrally by flaring and extending the body outward, and at
the relative positions of the open end and the cover are locking
parts. By matching the locking parts, the cover can be securely
snapped onto the open end of the body. The relative positions of
said flaring rim of the body and the edge of the cover are
configured with locking parts which have a male and female matching
relationship. By engaging with each other of the locking parts, the
edge of the cover can be closely attached to the flaring rim of the
body, so that the closure state of the container can be more
reliable.
[0009] However, although the design of the conventional locking
parts can make the edge of the cover tightly attached to the
flaring rim of the body, generally, the design of the conventional
locking parts is usually of a one-for-one snap-fit type (meaning a
male locker with a female locker), so there exist some
disadvantages such as poor engaging effect and weak engaging
strength. Later, the market developed the paired locking parts
pattern (i.e., two male lockers with two female lockers, see Arrow
05 in the first figure). Although this type of locking parts can
enhance the engaging effect, when the user wants to snap in the
locking parts, he must first align the two locking parts
accurately, then apply an even downward pressure in order to engage
the locking parts with each other. If the user does not align the
locking parts accurately or pairs the locking parts with uneven
force, that will, as shown in FIG. 1, result in the problem that
one group of locking parts although engaged, another group of
locking parts can not align with each other because of angle
difference or deviation phenomenon resulting from their height. At
this point, if user continues to impose force, it will lead to
deformation and damage of the engagement portion which will lead
the locking parts beyond engagement, resulting in great distress
for the user. It can be seen that the structural design of the
locking parts of the known containers are not easy to align
accurately, not easy and smooth to operate, and indeed there is a
need for further breakthrough and improvements.
[0010] Thus, to overcome the aforementioned problems of the prior
art, it would be an advancement if the art to provide an improved
structure that can significantly improve the efficacy.
[0011] Therefore, the inventor has provided the present invention
of practicability after deliberate design and evaluation based on
years of experience in the production, development and design of
related products.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The "container with pre-guided alignment" disclosed in the
present invention mainly features a long guided alignment part
configured on the engaging part, so when the locking parts of the
engaging part is engaged, the long guided alignment part can be
used as a locating point for pre-guided alignment, and to limit the
locking parts in the correctly aligned locking positions. It could
effectively prevent the angle inaccuracy or even deformation
between the edges of locking parts caused by the uneven force,
which does not align the locking parts accurately or engage the
locking parts with their counterparts. It could avoid structural
damage during the engagement, significantly improve convenience and
efficiency.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the matching state of
conventional locking parts.
[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the invention.
[0015] FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the invention.
[0016] FIG. 4 is a plane view of the container body of the present
invention.
[0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] FIGS. 2-4 show the preferred embodiments of the container
with pre-guided alignment function. Provided that such embodiments
are for illustrative purposes only, the patent application is not
affected by these structures.
[0019] The main structure of the container comprises a container
body 10 in the form of a cup or box defining an outer peripheral
wall 11, a bottom wall 12, an open end 13, a housing space 14, and
a flaring rim 15 extending out from the open end 13.
[0020] A cover 20 is configured at the open end 13 of the container
body 10 in an open/close state, and when the cover 20 is closed to
cover the container body 10, the outer peripheral rim of the cover
20 will cover the flaring rim 15.
[0021] Engaging portions 30 are provided at the relative positions
of the open end 13 of the container body 10 and the cover 20. By
matching the engaging portions 30, the cover 20 can be snapped onto
the open end 13 of the container body 10.
[0022] A plurality of locking parts 40 with pre-guided alignment
pattern are configured at the opposite positions of the flaring rim
15 of the container body 10 and the outer periphery of the cover
20, having a male and female coupling relationship.
[0023] Said locking parts 40 comprises two locking parts 41, in
spaced distribution. Through alignment and engagement between the
locking parts 41, the outer periphery of the cover 20 can tightly
cover the flaring rim 15 of the container body 10.
[0024] At least one long guided alignment part 42 is configured in
the area between the two locking parts. The long guided alignment
part 42 is in the pattern of preset extension. When the locking
parts 41 are aligned and snapped in, the long guided alignment part
42 can be used as a locating point of pre-guided alignment to limit
the locking parts 41 on the correctly aligned locking position.
Thus, the locking state between the locking parts can have the
effect of pre-guided alignment and non-displacement.
[0025] According to the structural design, the present invention is
set by the long guided alignment part 42 of the locking parts 42.
With this invention, the edge of the locking parts will use long
guided alignment part as alignment point 42. When the long guided
alignment part 42 engages the locking parts with their
counterparts, it could control the edge of locking parts 41 to the
accurate place, so the users could easily find the accurate place
to align, no need to align every time. In this way, it improves the
working efficiency. Compared to the prior art, pre-guided alignment
also could effectively prevent the angle inaccuracy or even become
deformed between the locking parts 41 caused by the uneven force,
which does not align the locking parts accurately or engage the
locking parts with their counterparts. It could avoid structural
damage during the engagement, and significantly improve convenience
and efficiency.
[0026] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, in practice, the long guided
alignment part 42 comprises a horizontal extended arc concave edge
43A which is connected to flared edge 15 and the two locking parts
41, as well as the cover 20 and the arc flange 44A. When the snap
edge 41 is engaged between the right places, it can be contacted by
the arc edge flanges 44A and 43A of the concave arc with patterns
which limit the clamp flange 41 in the correct position.
[0027] As shown in FIG. 5, there is another type of the specific
implementation of the present invention. The long guided alignment
part 42 comprises horizontal extended arc concave edge 43B, which
is set between flared edge 15 disposed in the two snap edge 41
extends in a straight pattern, as well as the ribs 44B set between
the cover 20 and the relative position of the recess 43B.
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