JP2000302183A - Film unit package with lens and packaging method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a cost and support production of numerous items in small quantities while a delivery period can be shortened. SOLUTION: Identification images 4a to 4d corresponding to a latent image of a photographic film and a barcode 4e are printed on predetermined portions on a surface of a paper cover 4. A transparent area of a packaging bag covers the printed portions of the identification images of the paper cover 4 to allow the individual information to be viewed from the outside. An opaque area is equipped with a common information printing part 5a with printed information common to a plurality of kinds of film unit with lens.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a package for a lens-fitted film unit and a packaging method for a lens-fitted film unit, which is obtained by packaging a film unit with a lens pre-filled with a photographic film with a packaging material.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a film unit with a lens, which is convenient for taking a picture simply, has been widely used. This film unit with a lens has a taking lens and a shutter mechanism, and a photographic film is previously loaded in the film unit with a lens.

In some cases, the lens-fitted film unit is covered with an exterior material such as a paper cover for protection, and further covered with a packaging material such as a barrier for convenience of transportation and sale.

Further, a photographic film loaded in a film unit with a lens, in which a character or the like is photographed as a latent image at a predetermined position of each photographing frame, for example, separately from an unexposed portion where a subject is actually photographed. Also, for example, a product in which a scene such as a night view, which is difficult to photograph with a film unit with a normal lens, is only commercialized for the first frame is commercialized.

An image corresponding to a latent image that has been previously projected is displayed on the exterior material or packaging material of these film units with lenses, and the contents are designed.

[0006]

However, in many cases, the above-mentioned lens-fitted film units are produced in small quantities of many types, and accordingly, exterior materials and packaging materials having different designs must be used. Therefore, there is a problem in that the cost increases, and in particular, the cost increases as the production amount of the packaging material decreases. Further, there are disadvantages that it takes a long time to commercialize the product and the delivery time is long.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a film unit package with a lens and a method of packaging a film unit with a lens, which can reduce the cost and shorten the delivery time, and which can be used for high-mix low-volume production.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is directed to a lens-equipped film unit in which a photographic film is stored in advance, and a predetermined area of the lens-equipped film unit. And a packaging material for packaging the film unit with the lens covered by the exterior material, wherein a predetermined portion of the packaging material is the exterior packaging material. It is characterized in that it is a transparent area for visually recognizing an image displayed on the material from the outside.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a film unit package with a lens according to the first aspect, wherein an image displayed on the exterior material is a type of the film unit with a lens. Is included.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a film unit package with a lens according to the second aspect, wherein the photographic film has been subjected to image exposure in advance to form a latent image. An image is composed of an exposed portion and an unexposed portion, and the image displayed on the exterior material includes an image corresponding to the latent image of the pre-exposed portion.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a film unit package with a lens according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the package is displayed on the exterior material. The image includes a barcode to which individual information is added, and the transparent region covers at least a portion of the exterior material on which the barcode is displayed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a film unit package with a lens according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the transparent region has at least one transparent region. It is characterized by comprising two window-shaped regions.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lens-equipped film unit in which a photographic film is stored in advance, and a predetermined area of the lens-equipped film unit is covered and a predetermined image is displayed. An exterior material, a film unit packaging body with a lens having a packaging material for packaging the film unit with a lens covered by the exterior material, a predetermined portion of the packaging material,
It is characterized in that it is an opaque area that covers a predetermined exposed area of the film unit with the lens that is not covered by the exterior material in an invisible state.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a film unit package with a lens according to the sixth aspect, wherein the opaque area has common information on a plurality of types of the film unit with a lens. Is displayed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a predetermined area of a lens-equipped film unit in which a photographic film is stored in advance is provided on an exterior on which an image including individual information on the lens-equipped film unit is displayed. A first step of covering with a material, and packaging the lens-equipped film unit covered by the exterior material in the first step with a packaging material on which an image including common information on a plurality of types of lens-equipped film units is displayed. A packaging method for a lens-fitted film unit including a second step, wherein the packaging material has a transparent region that makes the inside visible and an opaque region that makes the inside invisible, and the opaque region contains An image including the common information is displayed in advance, and in the second step, the transparent region is divided into the individual pieces of the exterior material. Wherein the image including the information is arranged so as to correspond to the place where it has been displayed.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a film unit package with a lens according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the film unit package with a lens, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a package, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a film unit with a lens according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a plan view of the film unit with a lens, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a front cross-sectional view showing the structure of a photographic film filled in the inside, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the center of a paper cover constituting the film unit package with lenses, and FIG. 8 is a developed view showing the structure of the paper cover.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a film unit package 1 with a lens according to the first embodiment includes a film unit 2 with a lens having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in which a photographic film 21 is filled in advance. A film unit 2 with a lens on which a picture or the like is printed except a predetermined exposed portion
, And a film material having a transparent area where the inside can be viewed and an opaque area where printing is performed, and covers the entire outer periphery of the lens-equipped film unit 2 covered with the paper cover 4. And a packaging bag (packaging material) 5 for packaging.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, on the front side of the lens-equipped film unit 2, a photographing lens 2 incorporated in a substantially rectangular lens mount 22 projecting outward.
3, a finder window 24 and a strobe light emitter 25 are incorporated, a shutter release button 26, a film counter window 27, and a strobe charging pilot lamp 28 are incorporated on the top side, and a dial-type film winding knob 29 on the back side. A finder eyepiece window 31 and a back cover 32 are provided. A patrone 33 is housed in the patrone chamber 34.

As shown in FIG. 6, the photographic film 21 is
Shooting pieces 211, 211,... For shooting in the length direction.
Are formed at regular intervals.

Each photographing piece 211 has, for example, an unexposed portion 211a where a person or the like is actually photographed, and a picture of an animal or a character such as a mouse, bear, lion, zebra, etc.
A pre-exposure unit 211b in which an image of a predetermined pattern, landscape, or the like is imprinted in advance is provided.

The paper cover 4 has a bent portion as shown in FIG. 8, and is formed into a book case by assembling with glue margins 4p to 4s indicated by cross hatching in FIG. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the film unit 2 covers a portion of the film unit with lens 2 except for the side end where the patrone chamber 34 is provided.

At predetermined positions on the front surface, identification images 4a to 4d corresponding to the latent images for notifying the latent image in the latent image area 211s of the pre-exposure unit 211b are printed and displayed.

Further, for example, a bar code 4e to which individual information of the film unit with lens 2 such as the price and the serial number of the film unit with lens 2 is printed is printed at a predetermined position on the bottom surface (see FIG. 2). ).

Further, for example, a photographing method using the film unit 2 with a lens, a method of using the strobe light emitter 25, and notes are printed on the back surface.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 7 and 8,
At positions corresponding to each element of the film unit with lens 2 of the paper cover 4, through holes 41, 42, 43, 4
4, 45, 46 are perforated. These through holes 41, 4
For 2, 43, 44, 45, and 46, a lens mount 22, a finder window 24, a strobe light emitter 25, a film counter window 27, and a strobe charging pilot lamp 2
8. The finder eyepiece window 31 and the like are projected or exposed.

That is, the film unit with lens 2
A large hole 41 for projecting the lens mount 22, a hole 42 for allowing the viewfinder window 24 to be seen through, a strobe light emitting device 25, and a strobe switch 25A are exposed on the front side of the paper cover 4 covering the surface of the stylus. Are provided.

The packaging bag 5 is formed by depositing ceramic on a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film, for example.
A transparent film having improved moisture resistance than T itself is used, and has a transparent region 51 in which the inside is visible and an opaque region 52 on which printing is performed.

The transparent area 51 covers the place where the paper cover 4 is provided on the film unit 2 with the lens, and the identification images 4a to 4d printed on the front and back surfaces of the paper cover 4;
The bar code 4e printed on the bottom surface can be seen through from the outside.

The opaque area 52 covers the side end of the film unit with lens 2 where the paper cover 4 is not provided, and a common information printing unit 5a on which information common to a plurality of types of film units with lens is printed. Is provided. If the latent image is a picture of an animal such as a mouse, a bear, a lion, a zebra, the common information printing unit 5a includes:
Characters such as "animal series" are printed.

At the end of the packaging bag 5 on the opaque area 52 side, a hanging hole 5h is provided.

The packaging of the lens-equipped film unit 2 is as follows.
After the assembly is completed, as shown in FIG. 3, a paper cover 4 made in a box shape is attached to the film unit 2 with a lens.
This is performed by covering the above-mentioned packaging bag 5 made of a plastic sheet material into a bag shape from above, storing the film unit 2 with the lens, and sealing the open end.

Here, the paper cover 4 is provided with a lens mount 22 and a finder window 24 except for a left end (a side end where the patrone chamber 34 is provided) when viewed from the front side of the film unit 2 with a lens. The strobe light emitting device 25 and the like are mounted in a state of being exposed from the through holes 41, 42, 43 and the like.

In this state, the identification image 4a printed on the surface of the paper cover 4 so as to correspond to, for example, predetermined portions of the front, top, back and bottom of the film unit 2 with lens.
4d and a barcode 4e are arranged.

The packaging bag 5 is covered with the paper cover 4 such that the transparent area 51 covers the entire paper cover 4 and the opaque area 52 covers the above-mentioned side end of the film unit 2 with lens. The film unit 2 with the lens is stored.

In this state, the identification images 4a to 4d and the barcode 4e printed on the surface of the paper cover 4 are seen through the transparent area 51 of the packaging bag 5.

The film unit package with lens 1 thus sealed is suspended, for example, by a hanging hole 5h and displayed at a retail store. When the purchaser sees one of the lens unit-packed film unit packages 1, the common information printing unit 5 a of the opaque area 52 knows that a picture of an animal, for example, is latent, and sees the inside from the transparent area 51. The identification image 4 printed on the surface of the paper cover 4
From a to 4d, it is known that the animal of the picture imprinted in advance is a rat, for example. In this way, the buyer selects a product that suits his or her taste.

At the time of settlement, the bar code 4e is read from the outside of the packaging bag 5. In addition, when the lens-fitted film unit 2 covered with the paper cover 4 after use is brought into a laboratory, for example, the type of the lens-fitted film unit 2 is checked by reading the barcode 4e.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the packaging bag 5 can be used in common among a plurality of types of film units with lenses, so that the cost required for producing a package can be reduced. In addition, the delivery time can be shortened, and it can easily cope with high-mix low-volume production.

At the time of settlement at a retail store, for example, the bar code 4e printed on the surface of the paper cover 4 can be read from outside the packaging bag 5.

Also, while the bar code is usually attached to the packaging bag, according to the first embodiment, the individual information of the different film units 2 with lenses is bar-coded on the paper cover 4. Therefore, not only can the packaging bag 5 be used in common, it can be promoted, and when the photographic film is used, for example, when developing in a laboratory, the bar code 4e displayed on the paper cover 4 is read and the Content and type can be confirmed. For this reason, it can be used as a convenience at the time of development and a guide at the time of recycling.

Embodiment 2 9 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a lens-fitted film unit package according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a lens-fitted film unit according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and FIG. It is a front view showing the composition of the photographic film filled in the film unit with the lens.

The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the common information is printed in addition to the portion where the common information is printed.
A point corresponding to the photographing operation unit and the photographing lens is also an opaque area.

Other than the above, the configuration is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore, the description thereof will be simplified.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lens-fitted film unit package 1A according to the second embodiment has a lens-fitted film unit 2 filled with a photographic film 21A and a picture or the like printed thereon. A paper cover (exterior material) 4A that covers the lens-equipped film unit 2 except for a predetermined exposed portion, and a film material having a transparent region in which the inside can be viewed and an opaque region on which printing is performed, and is covered with the paper cover 4A. Packaging bag (wrapping material) that covers the entire outer circumference of the film unit 2 with the lens
5A.

As shown in FIG. 11, the photographic film 21A
Are shooting pieces 211A and 21 for shooting in the length direction.
Are formed at regular intervals.

Among these, an image such as a night view or a scenery of a sightseeing spot is imprinted on the first photographing frame 211A.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, identification images 4f and 4g corresponding to the latent image for notifying an image latent in the latent image area 211A are provided at predetermined positions on the surface of the paper cover 4A. Is printed and displayed.

The packaging bag 5A has a transparent area 51A in which the inside can be visually recognized, and a printed opaque area 52A.

The transparent area 51A covers, for example, a place where the identification image 4f is printed in the place where the paper cover 4A is provided on the film unit 2 with the lens, so that the identification image 4f can be seen through from the outside. I have.

The opaque area 52A covers the side end of the film unit with lens 2 where the paper cover 4A is not provided, and has a common information printing area 521A where information common to a plurality of types of film units with lens is printed. And a protection area 522A for covering the places where the photographing lens 23, the strobe switch 25A, the shutter release button 26, the film winding knob 29, and the like are arranged so that they cannot be visually recognized from the outside.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, substantially the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, since the portion corresponding to, for example, the strobe switch 25A is hidden by the protection area 522A, the risk of mischief or erroneous operation of the strobe switch 25A can be reduced, thereby avoiding a disadvantage to the purchaser.

Further, since the arrangement is made in front of the photographing lens 23, covering the winding knob 29, and covering the shutter release button 26, in any case, there is no unnecessary misalignment with the winding knob 29 or the shutter release button 26. It is possible to avoid the possibility of erroneous operation and avoid adversely affecting the purchaser.

Embodiment 3 FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a lens-fitted film unit package according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a lens-fitted film unit according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a transparent region is provided in the packaging bag so as to see through only a portion of the paper cover, for example, where the film sensitivity is displayed.

The rest is almost the same as the first embodiment, so that the description will be simplified.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the lens-fitted film unit package 1B according to the third embodiment is different from the lens-fitted film unit 2 in that, for example, the film sensitivity and the like are printed and a lens is removed except for a predetermined exposed portion. Of the film unit 2 with the lens, which is made of a film material having a paper cover (exterior material) 4B covering the attached film unit 2 and a transparent region in which the inside is visible and an opaque region on which printing is performed, and covered with the paper cover 4B. And a packaging bag (packaging material) 5B for covering the entire outer periphery.

As shown in the figure, the paper cover 4B has, for example, a film sensitivity display section 4h on the front surface.

The packaging bag 5B has a window-shaped transparent area 51B in which only the inside of the film sensitivity display section 4h can be visually recognized, and an opaque area which covers the paper cover 4B and the lens-equipped film unit 2 except for the area of the film sensitivity display section 4h. 52B.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, substantially the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, only the indispensable indications such as film sensitivity can be visually recognized in individual displays, and the other indications are not visible, so that the display of film sensitivity etc. can be emphasized. The bag 5B reliably protects the film unit with lens 2 and prevents erroneous operation.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment.

For example, in the second embodiment, the positions where the taking lens 23, the strobe switch 25A, the shutter release button 26, the film winding knob 29, and the like are arranged are made invisible from the outside. May be made invisible.

In the first and second embodiments, the identification image 4a corresponding to the paper cover 4, 4A is used in order to know the type of the latent image previously printed on the photographic film 21, 21A.
4d and 4f are printed and displayed,
Even if the latent image is not necessarily imprinted, a pattern or the like may be printed as a part of the design as a matter of course.

[0066]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the image displayed on the exterior material can be visually recognized from the outside in the transparent region of the packaging material. By independently displaying an image that is not displayed on the exterior material, necessary information on the film unit with a lens can be obtained from the display of the exterior material and the packaging material.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, individual information can be obtained from an image displayed on an exterior material. Therefore, by displaying an image including common information over a plurality of types of film units with lenses on the packaging material, the packaging material can be made common.

Therefore, the cost can be reduced and the delivery time can be shortened, so that it is possible to easily cope with the production of many kinds and in small quantities.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the image corresponding to the latent image formed in advance on the photographic film is displayed on the exterior material, the user can visually recognize this image from the outside and select a desired image. Different types of latent images can be selected.

Further, according to the present invention, the bar code displayed on the exterior material can be read from outside the packaging material.

Further, since the individual information of the film units with different lenses can be bar-coded on the exterior material, not only can the packaging material be shared, but also it can be promoted.
After using the photographic film, for example, when developing in a laboratory, the contents and type of the lens-equipped film unit can be confirmed by reading the bar code displayed on the exterior material. For this reason, it can be used as a convenience at the time of development and a guide at the time of recycling.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make the image on the exterior material visually recognized through the window-shaped region stand out.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, for example, by covering an exposed area such as a photographic lens and an operation part in a state in which it is invisible, it is possible to reduce the risk of tampering and erroneous operation, and disadvantage to the purchaser. Can be avoided.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since an image common to a plurality of types of film units with lenses is displayed in the opaque area, an image including individual information is displayed on the exterior material. By making this display portion correspond to an area that is not covered by the opaque area, a common packaging material can be used.

Therefore, the cost can be reduced and the delivery time can be shortened, and it is possible to easily cope with high-mix low-volume production.

According to the present invention, the packaging material can be shared among a plurality of types of lens-equipped film units, so that the cost can be reduced and the delivery time can be shortened. It can easily cope with high-mix low-volume production.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a lens-fitted film unit package according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the lens-fitted film unit package.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the lens-fitted film unit package viewed from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a film unit with a lens according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the film unit with the lens.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a configuration of a photographic film filled in the film unit with the lens.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view at the center of a paper cover constituting the film unit package with lens.

FIG. 8 is a development view showing a configuration of the paper cover.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a lens-fitted film unit package according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a film unit with a lens according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing a configuration of a photographic film filled in the film unit with the lens.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a film unit package with lens according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a film unit with a lens according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 1A, 1B Film unit package with lens 2 Film unit with lens 21, 21A Photo film 211b Latent image area 4, 4A, 4B Paper cover (exterior material) 4a to 4d, 4f, 4g Identification image (individual information) 4e Bar code 5, 5A, 5B Packaging bag (packaging material) 51, 51A, 51B Transparent area 52, 52A, 52B Opaque area 5a Common information printing unit (common information)

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A lens-equipped film unit in which a photographic film is stored in advance, an exterior material covering a predetermined area of the lens-equipped film unit and displaying a predetermined image, and a lens-equipped film covered by the exterior material A film unit package with a lens having a packaging material for packaging the unit, wherein a predetermined portion of the packaging material is a transparent area for visually recognizing an image displayed on the exterior material from the outside. A film unit package with a lens. 2. The package for a film unit with a lens according to claim 1, wherein the image displayed on the exterior material includes individual information indicating a type of the film unit with a lens. 3. The photographic film includes a pre-exposed portion where a latent image is formed by image exposure in advance and an unexposed portion,
The film unit package with a lens according to claim 2, wherein the image displayed on the exterior material includes an image corresponding to the latent image of the pre-exposure unit. 4. The image displayed on the exterior material includes a barcode to which individual information is added, and the transparent region covers at least a portion of the exterior material on which the barcode is displayed. The film unit package with a lens according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The film unit package with a lens according to claim 1, wherein the transparent region comprises at least one window-shaped region. 6. A lens-equipped film unit in which a photographic film has been stored in advance, an exterior material covering a predetermined area of the lens-equipped film unit and displaying a predetermined image, and a lens-equipped film covered by the exterior material A lens unit film packaging body having a packaging material for packaging the unit, wherein a predetermined portion of the packaging material is in a state in which a predetermined exposed area that is not covered with the exterior material of the lens unit is not visible. A film unit package with a lens, characterized in that it is an opaque area covered by a film. 7. The lens-fitted film unit package according to claim 6, wherein an image including common information on a plurality of types of the lens-fitted film units is displayed in the opaque area. 8. A first step of covering a predetermined area of a film unit with a lens in which a photographic film has been stored in advance with an exterior material on which an image including individual information on the film unit with a lens is displayed, and the first step. And packaging the lens-equipped film unit covered with the exterior material with a packaging material on which an image including common information on a plurality of types of lens-equipped film units is displayed. The packaging material has a transparent region that makes the inside visible and an opaque region that makes the inside invisible, and an image containing the common information is displayed in advance in the opaque region, In the step, the transparent region corresponds to a position where an image including the individual information of the exterior material is displayed. Packaging method of a lens-fitted film unit, characterized in that the arrangement.