JP2005255214A - Packing box, physical distribution method, and physical distribution system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a packing box which makes it possible to additionally store specific one of accessories with ease after an item to be packed is accommodated and boxed, and to provide a physical distribution method and a physical distribution system that use the packing box. <P>SOLUTION: A pocket opening 2 closed so that it can be opened is made in the side of a box body 1. A cushioning material 4 accommodated in the box body together with the item to be packed has an accommodating section 4a defining spaces for accommodating and holding accessories. The accommodating section 4a is disposed inside the pocket opening 2 so as to correspond with it. The item to be packed and the cushioning material are accommodated into the box body 1, and the accommodating section 4a is kept empty, and thus boxing is half completed. In this condition, the packing box with the item packed in it is distributed. In another place, the pocket opening 2 is opened. An additional accessory is inserted and accommodated through the pocket opening 2. Thus, packing the product is completed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a packaging box suitable for storing a product manufactured at a factory or the like (“packaged product” in a broad sense) together with its accessories, and in particular, an accessory whose specifications may differ depending on a shipping destination. The present invention relates to a structure of a packaging box devised so that goods can be efficiently stored. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a distribution method and a distribution system using such a new and useful packing box.

In the distribution process, the product is distributed in a state of being stored in a packing box. In such a packing box, not only the product itself, but also documentation such as instruction manuals or accessory parts such as power cords and power adapters (in the case of electrical products) (collectively these “accessories”) It is usually stored. In the following Patent Document 1, an invention relating to a structure in which only an accessory can be taken in and out from a packaging box containing a product main body and an accessory is shown. There, the packing box is partitioned into a front part and a back part by a partition, and the back part consists of a back cover with a folding structure. By opening and closing this back cover, documents such as instruction manuals are partitioned. It can be put in and out of the back surface part partitioned off by. However, such a packing box has a complicated structure on the back side, is difficult to handle, and has a high manufacturing cost. Also, the packaging system with such a structure could not improve the logistics system, and it was unexpected.
JP 2000-321731 A

  As an example, when considering the efficient production and distribution of industrial products, it is best to concentrate on producing the products at the lowest manufacturing cost and ship them to various locations on a global scale. Efficient. In such a case, differences in electrical equipment standards, languages, and the like hinder efficient centralized production. In other words, even if the product main body can be manufactured in a centralized manner to a certain extent all over the world, the difference in commercial voltage, the difference in the shape of the plug of the power supply cord, or the language in the instruction manual Depending on the situation, some accessories must be of different types in each country. In this case, it is troublesome that a finished product packed with a plurality of types of different specifications must be manufactured one by one, which increases manufacturing costs. In addition, even if such multiple types of finished products with different specifications are produced in one place, it is very troublesome because they must be properly sorted and distributed so that there is no mistake. Therefore, at present, many industrial products are produced and distributed individually for each country.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and intends to provide a packaging box in which a specific part of accessories can be easily additionally stored after the main packaged goods are stored and packed. In addition, the present invention intends to provide a new and useful improved distribution method and distribution system by using such a packing box.

  The structure of the packaging box according to the present invention includes a box main body for storing the packaged goods and its accessories, and the packaged body stored together with the packaged goods in the box main body, so that the packaged goods can be moved and / or collapsed. And a pocket entrance portion configured to be releasably sealed on the side surface of the box body, and the cushioning material forms a space for storing and holding the accessory. The storage portion is formed so as to be stored, and the cushioning material is stored and disposed in the box body together with the packaged product so that the storage portion is located inside the pocket corresponding to the pocket entrance portion. .

  The side of the box body is provided with a pocket entrance portion that is sealed so as to be openable, and the cushioning material stored together with the packaged goods in the box body forms a space for storing and holding accessories. Since a storage part is formed and this storage part is positioned inside the pocket corresponding to the pocket entrance part, the packaged product and the cushioning material are stored in the box body, but the storage part is empty. In this state, the packaging of the packaged goods into the packaging box can be completed, and in this state (the storage unit is left empty), the packaging boxes in which the packaged goods are stored can be distributed. Since the pocket entrance portion is configured to be openably closed (for example, a half-breaking configuration such as a perforation), it can be easily opened in the subsequent logistics process, and the internal storage portion can be opened from the opened pocket entrance portion. By inserting accessories having the specifications required for the packaging, it is possible to complete the storage of the packaged product (product) and all the accessories in the packaging box. In this way, it is possible to provide a packaging box in which a specific part of accessories can be easily additionally stored after the main packaged items are stored and packed. By using such a packing box, a new and useful improved distribution method and distribution system can be provided as described below.

  That is, the physical distribution method according to the present invention includes a box main body for storing an item to be packed and its accessories, a pocket inlet portion provided in the box main body, which is configured to be releasably sealed, and an inside of the box main body. And a distribution method using a box packet including a storage portion having a space for storing and holding an accessory, which corresponds to the inside of the pocket entrance portion. Originally, the box packet in which the packaged goods and other accessories excluding a predetermined part of the accessories are stored in the box body is prepared and shipped to a second shipping source. Opening the pocket inlet portion of the box packet sent from the first shipping source at the second shipping source, and passing the pocket entrance portion to the inner storage portion through the pocket inlet portion. A predetermined part of accessories is stored, and thus the packaged product A step of completing a box packet containing all accessories, and a step of shipping the completed box packet from the second shipping source toward a predetermined destination. Features.

  For example, if the instruction manual written in each language is stored separately as an accessory to be stored in the storage section, the instruction manual to be stored in the storage section remains empty, It is possible to centrally produce box packets in which a common packaged product is stored, thereby improving product production efficiency and reducing costs. Then, the first shipping source sends such a semi-completed box packet to the second shipping source. At the second shipping source, an instruction manual written in the language of a predetermined country is stored in the storage section via the pocket entrance, and a box packet containing the packaged items and all accessories is received. Finalize. At the second shipping source, only predetermined accessories (for example, instruction manuals written in the language of a predetermined country) can be shared and stored, so that it is extremely easy to distribute without mistakes. Yes. Therefore, according to the present invention, all the problems of the prior art can be solved.

  The physical distribution method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a box main body for storing an item to be packed and its accessories, a pocket inlet portion provided in the box main body and configured to be openably sealed, and the box A physical distribution method using a box-shaped packet including a storage portion that is positioned corresponding to the inside of the pocket entrance portion in the body and has a space for storing and holding accessories. A first step of receiving the box packet in which the packaged goods and other accessories excluding a predetermined part of the accessories are stored in the main body, and the box packet received in the first step The pocket entrance portion is opened, and the predetermined part of the accessory is stored in the storage portion inside through the pocket entrance portion, thereby storing the packaged product and all the accessories. The second step to complete the box packet And up, the box packet said been completed, characterized by comprising a third step of shipped to a predetermined destination.

  In addition, the physical distribution system according to the present invention includes a box main body for storing an item to be packed and its accessories, a pocket entrance portion provided in the box main body, which is configured to be openably closed, and an inside of the box main body. A distribution system that uses a box packet that includes a storage section that is positioned corresponding to the inside of the pocket inlet section and has a space for storing and holding accessories. Means for receiving the box packet containing the packaged goods and other accessories excluding a predetermined part of the accessories, and dividing the received box packets into a plurality of groups; A predetermined portion of the predetermined type assigned to the group in the storage portion on the inner side through the pocket inlet portion. Attachment And a completed box packet containing the packaged items and all the accessories is shipped to a predetermined destination for each group. Features.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1A is a schematic view showing a state in which a box body 1 of a packaging box according to an embodiment of the present invention is folded flat with its side up and down, and FIG. 1B is a three-dimensional assembly of the box body 1. It is a schematic diagram showing the state. The box body 1 has a shape and a size corresponding to the shape and size of a packaged item (not shown), and is usually a cube in an assembled state in consideration of ease of stacking and handling. However, the shape is not limited to this, and other shapes (for example, a cylinder or a polygonal column) may be used. In FIGS. 1A and 1B, two side surfaces 1a and 1b of the cube are visible. Reference numerals 1c and 1d are upper lids, and reference numerals 1e and 1f are lower lids (bottoms). In (a), a dotted line shows a fold line. A pocket entrance 2 having a structure that is releasably sealed is provided at a predetermined location on at least one side surface 1b of the box body 1. As an example, the configuration in which the pocket entrance portion 2 is closed so as to be openable will be described below as a half-breaking configuration. The box main body 1 is usually made of corrugated paper, and the pocket entrance 2 is formed by processing with a cut (perforation) of an appropriate length when the box main body 1 is processed from corrugated paper. Can be formed in a half-breaking configuration. The semi-breaking configuration is intended to be pre-cut and easy to break. Of course, the material of the box body 1 is not limited to corrugated paper, but may be other materials such as plastic. Of course, the product name, nickname, model name, precautions, and the like of the product to be packaged (product) are appropriately described (printed) on the outside of the box body 1, particularly on each of the four side surfaces (1a, 1b). In this case, in the illustrated example, the product name is written (printed) only in one representative language (alphabetic characters), but the present invention is not limited to this and may be written in a plurality of languages. preferable.

  FIG.1 (c) is an enlarged view of the pocket entrance part 2 formed in the side surface 1b. The pocket entrance 2 is composed of an opening surface 2a formed by intermittent opening cuts 2b at predetermined locations on the side surface 1b of the box body 1, and a small hole is further drilled in the approximate center of the opening surface 2a. The small hole cut 2c is formed. When opening the pocket entrance 2, a small hole can be easily formed by inserting a finger into the small hole cut 2 c, and the opening surface 2 a is pushed in with the finger inserted into the small hole. Alternatively, by pulling forward, the joint of the opening cut 2b can be easily broken, and thus the pocket entrance 2 can be opened. Thus, if there is the small hole cut 2c, the pocket entrance 2 can be easily opened, but it is not essential. Moreover, in the example of a figure, the cut | disconnection 2b is provided in the lower side and right-and-left side of the opening surface 2a, and there is no cut | interruption 2b in the upper side, and it is only a fold line. Thereby, when the pocket entrance part 2 is opened, the opening surface 2a is not detached from the box body 1 and can be opened and closed like a door-type lid. On the contrary, the cut 2b may be provided on the upper side and the left and right sides without providing the cut 2b on the lower side of the opening surface 2a. Alternatively, the present invention is not limited to this example, and cuts 2b may be provided on all sides of the opening surface 2a, and the opening surface 2a may be detached from the box body 1 when the pocket entrance 2 is opened.

  FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing an example of a state in which a packaged product and its accessories are stored in the box body 1, and in this example, the packaged product is a keyboard-type electronic musical instrument product. This keyboard-type electronic musical instrument product is stored in the box body 1 in a state of being separated into a plurality of parts as described below. In the figure, 10a is a main body of a keyboard-type electronic musical instrument, 10b is a pedal box containing a pedal operator unit of the keyboard-type electronic musical instrument, 10c is a front panel (front panel) of the keyboard-type electronic musical instrument, and 10d is a keyboard-type electronic musical instrument. A back plate (rear panel), 10e is a chair pack obtained by disassembling a keyboard-type electronic musical instrument chair, and 10f is a side plate pack containing a left-side plate 10g and a right-side plate 10h of the keyboard-type electronic musical instrument. In addition, the (a) part in a figure is an exploded view of the side plate pack 10f.

  An inner box 3 is arranged inside the box body 1 assembled three-dimensionally, and the above-described portions 10a to 10h of the keyboard-type electronic musical instrument product as a packaged item are appropriately cushioned in a predetermined arrangement. It is stored in a predetermined arrangement by interposing an equal packing auxiliary member as appropriate. In a state in which all the products to be packed are stored in the box body 1, the cushioning materials 4 and 5 molded in a predetermined shape with appropriate materials such as foamed polystyrene or recycled paper molding material are arranged and stored from above. To prevent movement and / or collapse of goods. The upper surfaces of the cushioning materials 4 and 5 have a predetermined space so as to form a predetermined space for storing the remaining small parts of the keyboard-type electronic musical instrument product to be packed and other accessories such as an instruction manual. Processed and formed into a shape. These accessories, including accessory parts and other accessories such as instruction manuals, are simply referred to as “accessories”. These accessories (or small parts) include, for example, a power cord 11a, a floppy (trademark) disk drive 11b, a headphone hanger set 11c, a screw set 11d for assembling a main body product, and a headphone 11e. Furthermore, there are some accessories (for example, instruction manuals) that cannot be stored in the box body 1 at this stage, but some of such accessories (for example, instruction manuals) are not stored at this stage. 2 is not shown. Some of these accessories that are not yet stored will be additionally stored later, as will be described later. Therefore, for the sake of convenience, some accessories that are not stored together with the main packaged item in the box body 1 but are stored later will be referred to as “additional accessories”. To do.

  In the cushioning material 4, a storage portion 4 a is formed so as to form a space for storing and holding the additional accessory. The (b) part in FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of the storage part 4 a in the cushioning material 4. The storage part in the cushioning material 4 has a plurality of steps, and a plurality of different types of accessories (or small parts) can be stored in the spaces of the storage parts 4a and 4b corresponding to each step. By adopting a structure having a plurality of steps as described above, the cushioning material serves to reinforce the entire box, and as a result, there is an advantage that the difficulty of damaging the product in the box during distribution is increased. In the illustrated example, the power cord 11b is stored in the lower storage section 4b, and the upper storage section 4a is a storage section for storing “additional accessories”, and is empty at this stage. The storage portion 4a for storing the “additional accessory” is previously set in accordance with the storage purpose so that a space corresponding to the outer shape of the “additional accessory” (for example, an instruction manual) to be stored later can be formed. Of course, it is created. The storage arrangement of the cushioning material 4 in the box body 1 is such that the storage portion 4a for storing “additional accessories” in the cushioning material 4 is located inside the box body 1 corresponding to the pocket entrance 2. It is a predetermined arrangement. The size of the pocket entrance portion 2 is also set to a size corresponding to the cross-sectional size of the storage portion 4a for storing “additional accessories”, and is stored through an opening formed when the opening surface 2a of the pocket entrance portion 2 is broken. The stage of the section 4a can be accessed. In the illustrated example, only one stage of the cushioning material 4 is the storage section 4a for storing “additional accessories”. However, the storage sections 4a and 4b corresponding to a plurality of stages are not limited to this. It is good also as a storage part for storing the kind of "additional accessories." In that case, the size of the opening surface 2a of the pocket entrance 2 is somewhat enlarged, and the size is such that the storage portions 4a and 4b corresponding to the plurality of steps can be accessed through the opening formed when the pocket entrance 2 is broken. That's fine. Needless to say, the portion corresponding to the pocket inlet portion 2 in the inner box 3 is an opening 3a so as not to obstruct access from the pocket inlet portion 2 to the storage portion 4a of the cushioning material 4.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 2, although the example which provides the pocket entrance part 2 only in one place in the side surface of the box main body 1 is shown, it is not restricted to this, In the multiple places (multiple side) of the side surface of the box main body 1 A pocket entrance portion may be provided, and in that case, storage portions for storing “additional accessories” in the cushioning materials 4 and 5 are also provided at a plurality of locations. For example, another pocket inlet portion may be provided on the side surface opposite to the side surface on which one pocket inlet portion 2 is provided, and accordingly, in the other cushioning material 5, “additional accessories” is also provided. A storage part for storage will be provided.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing another example of the state in which the packaged item and its accessories are stored in the box body 1, and the packaged item is a keyboard-type electronic musical instrument similar to the above (but with slightly different specifications). It is a product. In FIG. 3, the same reference numerals as those shown in FIG. 2 indicate devices, parts or members having the same function. 3 is a keyboard-type electronic musical instrument product that does not have a front plate 10c, and the shape of the left and right side plates 10h and 10g is somewhat different from that of FIG. Is also different from that of FIG. In particular, the shape of the cushioning materials 41 and 51 is somewhat different from that of the cushioning materials 4 and 5 in FIG. 2, and the arrangement of accessories (or small parts) housed in the cushioning materials 41 and 51 is also different. As described above, the cushioning member 41 is provided with a storage portion 41a for storing “additional accessories” in a relationship corresponding to the pocket entrance 2, and the storage portion 41a is empty at this stage. is there.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded view showing still another example of the state in which the packaged item and its accessories are stored in the box body 1, and the packaged item is the same as the above (but the specifications are slightly different). It is a musical instrument product. In FIG. 4, the same reference numerals as those shown in FIG. 2 indicate devices, parts or members having the same function. 4 is a keyboard-type electronic musical instrument product, which has no front plate 10c, back plate 10d, and left and right side plates 10h, 10g. Instead, there are two front legs 10i, 10j and one rear leg 10k. These are packed in one pack 10 l as shown in the exploded view in the middle (a). Further, the pedal box 10b is somewhat small, and is housed in a pack 10b 'as shown in the exploded view of FIG. The packs 10l and 10b 'and the chair pack 10e are accommodated in the lower tray 6, and the keyboard-type electronic musical instrument main body 10a is disposed and accommodated with appropriate cushioning materials 7a and 7b interposed therebetween. Upper cushioning materials 42 and 52 are disposed on the main body 10a. The shape of the cushioning materials 42 and 52 is somewhat different from that of the cushioning materials 4 and 5 in FIG. 2, and the arrangement of accessories (or small parts) to be accommodated in the cushioning materials 42 and 52 is also different. As described above, the storage portion 42a for storing the “additional accessories” is provided in the cushioning material 42 in a relationship corresponding to the pocket entrance portion 2, and that the storage portion 42a is empty at this stage. is there. In this example, in the box body 1, another pocket inlet portion 20 is provided on the side surface opposite to the side surface on which one pocket inlet portion 2 is provided, and the other cushioning material 52 is correspondingly provided. In FIG. 5, a storage portion 52a for storing “additional accessories” is also provided. At this stage, the storage portion 52a for storing “additional accessories” of the other cushioning material 52 is also empty. In the inner box 3, an opening 3 b is provided at a position corresponding to another pocket inlet 20.

For the sake of convenience, a boxed packet is a package in which a predetermined packaged item and its accessories are stored in a packing box having the above-described structure and sealed in a predetermined manner.
Next, an embodiment of a distribution method and system performed using such box packets will be described with reference to FIG.

A box packet (hereinafter referred to as “substantially completed box packet”) in which a predetermined packaged product and other accessories other than a predetermined accessory (additional accessories) are stored in the box body 1. For example) is packed in a factory or the like that produced the product as the predetermined packaged product. A large number of such substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An are brought into the first shipping source 100 and distributed from here. The first shipping source 100 may be provided in the production factory of the product, may be provided in a site adjacent thereto, or may be provided in a place separated from the production factory by an appropriate distance. Alternatively, it may be provided at a location far away from the production factory.

  As an example, the additional accessory may be a product instruction manual, which may be of different types written in various languages. As an example, it is assumed that many different types of instruction manuals (additional accessories) manufactured at an appropriate printing shop or the like are carried to the first shipping source 100 and distributed from here.

In the first shipping source 100, a necessary number of substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An are sent to one or a plurality of second shipping sources 200 and appropriate transportation means (ships, airplanes, trucks, etc.). Use and ship. Further, the first shipping source 100 creates a plurality of additional accessory packs by packing a plurality of instruction manuals (additional accessories) having the same contents (language) into a single pack. Prepare additional accessory packs B ₁ -Bi consisting of type content (language). Then, the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi suitable for each of the one or a plurality of second shipping sources 200 are shipped using appropriate transportation means (ship, airplane, truck, etc.). If the second shipping source 200 is installed only at one location, all the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi are sent to the second shipping source 200 at one location. However, if there are a plurality of second shipping sources 200 at different locations, and each of the second shipping sources 200 has a different product destination (shipping country), each individual second shipping source 200 Of course, it is necessary to ship additional accessory packs B ₁ -B i of the type suitable for each to the respective second shipping source.

The breakdown of the substantially completed (semi-complete) box packets A _{1 to} An and the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi to be prepared by the first shipping source 100 is as follows. Assuming that the total number of products to be packed is n, the number of substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An is n in total. In the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi, if k additional accessories are boxed per pack, the number i of the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi is i = n / k. Destination number of (e.g., country) and m, and represented by Y ₁ ~Ym to distinguish each destination in the order number of 1 to m, additional accessories pack B ₁ ~Bi each destination Y ₁ ~Ym friendly pack j ₁ number respectively, j _2, j ₃ of, ... When expressed in jm, respectively products number of the destination Y ₁ ~Ym _{friendly, kj 1, kj 2, kj} 3, ... kjm next, n = kj ₁ + kj ₂ + kj ₃ +... + kjm

The second shipping source 200 receives the substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An and additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi sent from the first shipping source 100, and sorts them according to each destination. Further, the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi are opened to take out the additional accessories (instruction manual), which are stored in the substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An to complete the box packet.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of the distribution work system in the second shipping source 200. The box packet distribution unit 202 distributes the substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An received in the necessary number to each group according to the control of the management computer 201 to a plurality of m groups for each destination. The management computer 201 is a computer responsible for inventory management and sorting management and / or sorting control, and can be connected to the communication network (such as the Internet) 300 as necessary, and when connected to the communication network 300, Management data can be transmitted to and received from a management computer 301 installed at the first sending source 100 (and / or installed at a predetermined management center).

For example, each substantially completed box packet A _{1 to} An and additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi received at the second shipping source 200 are managed with unique IDs (ID numbers) in units of packets and packs. This unique ID (ID number) is given by the first shipping source 100 and attached to each packet and pack with a barcode, etc. The unique ID (ID number) may be read by the second shipping source 200 and loaded into the management computer 201. In that case, in order to save the trouble of reading the barcode or the like at the second shipping source 200, actual substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An received from the first shipping source 100 to the second shipping source 200. The additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi are identified in units of predetermined lots, and the information of each unique ID (ID number) is sent from the management computer 301 of the first shipping source 100 together with the lot information to the second shipping source. It may be transmitted to 200 management computers 201. As another example, when the substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An and the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi are received, a unique ID (ID number) is assigned to each packet and pack at the second shipping source 200. ) May be given.

Using these unique IDs (ID numbers), for example, in the management computer 201 of the second sending source 200, “where and where in the destinations Y _{1 to} Ym (what is the type of the substantially completed box packet A and what Corresponding type of additional accessory pack B: Note = Since the second shipping source 200 sorts and ships not only one product type but also many product types), how many and almost complete box packet A and additional accessories Each unique ID of pack B is managed in units of boxes, that is, from what number to what number, that is, in units of substantially completed box packets and additional accessory packs, and when these are shipped to the destination At the same time, the stage information indicating shipment, the type information, the number information, the ID information, and the like are transmitted to the management computer 301 via the communication network 300, and the information is sent to the first sender 1 Stored in the RAM 1 and RAM 2 of the management computer 301 of 00 and the management computer 201 of the second shipping source 200, and further updated / accumulated and stored in a storage memory such as a hard disk. Of course, the total inventory management is performed, of course, from the management computer 301 of the first shipping source 100 to the management computer 201 of the second shipping source 200, when the package is shipped, the packing is finished and the shipping is completed. The type information, the number information, the ID information, and the like are transmitted through the communication network 300 together with the stage information indicating that it has been performed or just before the shipment.

The management computer 201 of the second shipping source 200 receives information on the number of packs j ₁ , j ₂ , j ₃ ,... Jm of the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi for each destination Y _{1 to} Ym, Based on this, the number of products kj ₁ , kj ₂ , kj ₃ ,... Kjm for each destination location (each group) Y _{1 to} Ym is determined and / or acquired, and only the number required for each destination location (group) is obtained. The distribution unit 202 is also controlled to automatically distribute the substantially completed box packets A _{1 to} An. The distribution control is not limited to this example, and may be performed manually without using the computer 201.

The substantially completed box packet distributed to each group (destination) by the distribution unit 202 is added to the additional insertion work sites 203-1 to 203 for each group (destination) via a belt conveyor or other automatic conveyance means. Sent to -m. In addition, the additional accessory packs B _{1 to} Bi that have arrived are also supplied by the additional accessory pack distribution unit 204 in accordance with the contents of the additional accessories included in each pack (the language used in the instruction manual) or the other Are sent to the additional insertion work sites 203-1 to 203-m for each group (destination) via the automatic conveying means. The operation of the distribution unit 204 is automated under the control of the management computer 201 as described above. For example, based on automatically reading the identification information attached to the packs B _{1 to} Bi, it can be automatically distributed to each group (destination). The distribution control is not limited to this example, and may be performed manually without being automated.

Substantially Adding inserted workplace 203-1 to 203-m, unpacking of the dispensed added accessory pack B ₁ ~Bi each removed each additional accessories, which this additional accessories, are distributed to each The completed box packet is inserted and stored via the pocket entrance 2 (and / or 20). For example, in the manner described above with reference to FIG. 1 (c), the pocket inlet portion 2 of the box packet is broken open, and the inner storage portions 4a (41a, 42a) are connected via the pocket inlet portion 2. The additional accessory (instruction manual) is inserted into and stored. In FIG. 5, part (a) schematically shows the state of this additional insertion work, A is a substantially completed box packet, and b is an additional accessory (instruction manual). In this way, a completed box packet Ab containing the packaged product (product) and all accessories is completed. Thereafter, the pocket entrance 2 of the completed box packet Ab may be closed with the tape 30, so that it can be seen at a glance that the insertion operation of the additional accessory has been completed. The tape 30 may be prepared in the workplaces 203-1 to 203-m, or may be attached to the outer surface of each substantially completed box packet so that it can be pasted immediately. It may be. Note that means other than closing with the tape 30 (for example, attaching appropriate markings) may be used so that it can be seen at a glance that the operation of inserting and storing additional accessories has been completed.

As an example of this modification, an adhesive tape (30) that can be repeatedly used is pasted to the outside of the pocket entrance 2 in advance, and when the additional accessory is inserted and stored, the adhesive tape (30) is once removed and the adhesive tape (30) is removed. You may make it stick an adhesive tape (30) again after work.
As another modified example, when a tape is previously applied to the outside of the pocket entrance portion 2, if the tape once applied is removed, the underlying paper (paper of the box body 1) is also peeled off together. After using the force tape or making the material of the base paper (paper of the box body 1) such a material that is easy to peel off, and after removing the tape and inserting and storing additional accessories, You may make it close the pocket entrance part 2 with the tape 30 of the predetermined color different from the color of the said tape previously stuck beforehand. By doing so, even if a bomb or other foreign object is illegally inserted in the process of distributing semi-finished box packets, the tape affixed in advance to the pocket entrance 2 is illegally removed. This is convenient for fraud / safety measures.

It should be noted that the insertion / storage operation of additional accessories at the additional insertion work sites 203-1 to 203-m may be automated by a robot or the like so as to reduce human labor as much as possible. In addition, the additional insertion work place 203-1 to 203-m is not provided for each destination, and additional accessories are inserted and stored in the common additional insertion place, and then the finished box packet AB is placed for each destination. You may make it sort and distribute.
When the sorting / distribution operation in the above-described distribution units 202 and 204 is automated by a robot or the like, or when the above-described additional accessory insertion / storage operation is automated by a robot or the like, various control data related to robot control, etc. May be linked to the management data. For example, a link form may be employed in which management data is updated as appropriate at the same time when the robot finishes sorting or insertion / storage operations.

Thus, when the insertion and storage of additional accessories and the sorting for each destination are completed, the completed box packet is shipped to each destination Y _{1 to} Ym via appropriate transportation means. -Shipped. The destinations Y _{1 to} Ym may be determined as appropriate, such as a region (country) where the specifications of the product are common, an individual dealer, or a collection of users. At least the completed box packet containing the additional accessories of the same specification is shipped to the same destination.

  In addition, the types of accessories (or small parts) that can be the target of additional accessories are not limited to documents such as instruction manuals, but plugs with a predetermined shape according to the electricity supply environment in each country / region. Power supply cords, AC / DC converters according to the commercial voltage environment of each country / region, and products that include a flexible magnetic disk as a standard component depending on the specific country / region Various parts (flexible magnetic disk etc.) based on the requirements in the specification may be used. Further, the documents that become the additional accessories are not limited to the instruction manual, but may be a score or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, the additional accessory is prepared by the first shipping source 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be prepared by the second shipping source 200. In that case, only the semi-finished box packets A _{1 to} An may be shipped from the first shipping source 100 to the second shipping source 200. For example, one second shipping source 200 that is common in the world is set at an appropriate location, different instruction manuals for each country are created at an appropriate printing place, and this is received at the second shipping source 200, and thereafter In the same manner as described above, processing such as insertion and storage of additional accessories, sorting by each destination, and shipment to each destination may be performed. Alternatively, a location serving as a distribution base in a specific country is set as the second shipping source 200, and an instruction manual dedicated to that country is printed and created in that country, and the distribution base (second shipping source 200) You may make it arrive at. In that case, the second shipping source 200 sets one or more dealers in the country as a destination, and ships the completed box packet.

  In addition, although the said Example demonstrated the example which employ | adopts a semi-breaking structure like a perforation as a structure sealed so that opening of the pocket entrance part 2 provided in the box main body 1 was open | released, it is not restricted to this. For example, on the side of the box body 1, the opening of the pocket entrance 2 is opened in advance, and a first seal of a predetermined color (for example, emphasizing that there is an uncontained item with a caution color such as yellow) is provided there. By sticking, a semi-sealed configuration may be realized, thereby realizing a configuration that is sealed in a releasable manner. That is, the opened pocket inlet 2 is sealed (sealed) by a seal and can be easily opened by peeling off the first seal (openable configuration, that is, semi-sealed configuration). Then, after the first seal is peeled off and the opening of the pocket inlet portion 2 is opened and a predetermined additional accessory is inserted therein, another second seal is pasted on the pocket inlet portion 2 and additional insertion is performed. It is recommended to indicate completion of work. For example, the second seal may be different in size and color from the first seal. For example, the size may be increased to make it easy to visually recognize, and the color may be displayed with a sense of security (indicating completion of work) like green. In this case, the product name, the model name, or the name of an accessory to be additionally inserted may be printed on at least the first seal so as to alert the operator.

  Further, as another example of the configuration in which the pocket inlet portion 2 provided in the box body 1 is closed so as to be openable, the thickness of the paper at the pocket inlet portion 2 portion on the side surface of the box body 1 is thinner than the other portions. Thus, it may be configured to be easily broken. For example, when the box body 1 is made of corrugated paper, the pocket entrance 2 has a shape to be opened, the intermediate layer and the lower layer of the corrugated paper are omitted, and the portion to be opened is covered only by the upper sheet, It is preferable that a print display indicating the opening shape is attached to the upper sheet. Thereby, while being sealed, the part can be easily broken by hand or the like, resulting in a “structure that is sealed so as to be openable”. Also in this case, after opening the pocket entrance part 2 and inserting a predetermined additional accessory therein, an appropriate seal or adhesive tape may be applied to the pocket entrance part 2 to indicate completion of the additional insertion operation. This is the same as in the above embodiments.

(A) is the schematic which shows the state which folded up the box main body of the packaging box which concerns on one Example of this invention in flat, (b) is the schematic which shows the state which assembled this box main body in three dimensions, (c) is a box The enlarged view of the pocket entrance part provided in the side surface of a main body. The exploded view which shows an example of the state which accommodates to-be-packaged goods and its accessories in a box main body. The exploded view which shows another example of the state which accommodates to-be-packaged goods and its accessories in a box main body. The exploded view which shows another example of the state which accommodates to-be-packaged goods and its accessories in a box main body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Schematic which shows one Example of the distribution method and system performed using the box packet according to this invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of a distribution work system at a second shipping source in FIG. 5.

Explanation of symbols

1 Box body 1a, 1b Side face 1c, 1d Upper lid 1e, 1f Lower lid (bottom)
2,20 Pocket entrance 2a Open surface 2b Open cut 2c Small hole cut 4, 41, 42, 5, 51, 52 Shock absorbers 4a, 41a, 42a, 52a Storage portions A _{1 to} An Almost complete box packet B _{1 to} Bi additional accessory packs 201 and 301 Management computer

Claims (5)

A box body for storing the packaged item and its accessories;
It is housed in the box body together with the packaged goods, and comprises a cushioning material for preventing movement and / or collapse of the packaged goods,
On the side surface of the box body, a pocket entrance portion configured to be openably closed is provided,
In the cushioning material, a storage portion is formed so as to form a space for storing and holding the accessory,
A packaging box structure, wherein the cushioning material is housed and arranged in the box body together with the packaged product so that the housing portion is located inside the pocket inlet portion corresponding to the pocket entrance portion. A box main body for storing an item to be packed and its accessories, a pocket inlet portion of the box main body that is openably sealed, and corresponds to the inside of the pocket inlet portion in the box main body. And a distribution method using a box packet including a storage unit having a space for storing and holding accessories,
A first shipping source prepares the box packet in which the packaged product and other accessories except for some of the predetermined accessories are stored in the box body, and the second shipping source The process of shipping to
The second shipping source opens the pocket inlet portion of the box packet sent from the first shipping source, and passes the predetermined one to the inner storage portion through the pocket inlet portion. Storing a part of the accessories, thereby completing a box packet containing the packaged goods and all the accessories,
And a step of shipping the completed box packet from the second shipping source to a predetermined destination. A box main body for storing an item to be packed and its accessories, a pocket inlet portion of the box main body that is openably sealed, and corresponds to the inside of the pocket inlet portion in the box main body. And a distribution method using a box packet including a storage unit having a space for storing and holding accessories,
A first step of receiving the box packet in which the packaged goods and other accessories excluding a predetermined part of the accessories are stored in the box body;
The pocket entrance of the box packet received in the first step is opened, and the predetermined part of the accessory is stored in the storage portion inside through the pocket entrance, thereby A second step of completing a box packet containing the product and all accessories;
And a third step of shipping the completed box packet toward a predetermined destination. A box main body for storing an item to be packed and its accessories, a pocket inlet portion of the box main body that is openably sealed, and corresponds to the inside of the pocket inlet portion in the box main body. A distribution system that uses a box packet that includes a storage unit that has a space for storing and holding accessories.
Means for receiving the box packet containing the packaged goods and other accessories excluding a predetermined part of the accessories in the box body, and dividing the received box packets into a plurality of groups;
For the box packet divided into each group, the pocket entrance portion of the box packet is opened, and the predetermined type of the assigned to the group in the storage portion inside through the pocket entrance portion. Means for storing a predetermined part of accessories, and thus completing the packaged packet containing the packaged items and all the accessories toward a predetermined destination for each group. A logistics system that ships.   It further comprises a shipping record management means for recording and managing the shipping information of the shipment, and when shipping to a predetermined destination for each group, the shipping record management means records the shipping information. The distribution system according to claim 4.

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