JP2007062818A - Cover and container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inexpensive container which is easily transported because it does not easily collapse when it is stacked on top of another, which is easy for a customer to pick up and does not easily lower a selling image because it does not easily collapse when it is displayed for selling, and which is convenient in storing in a backyard. <P>SOLUTION: This cover is structured to be mountable on a container main body C having the same opening. The bottom face of the container main body C is formed with a roughly ring shaped protrusion whose center is formed with an upward recess and the outer periphery of the same with a downward protrusion. The cover body comprises an A type cover body and a B type cover body. The A type cover body has a protrusion on its top face smaller than the recess on the center of the bottom face of the main body C. The B type cover body has a recess on its top face larger than the roughly ring shaped protrusion on the bottom face of the container main body C. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a food packaging container (container) having a menu such as a cutlet bowl, a beef bowl or a tengu bowl, which is displayed and sold in a food department such as a supermarket, a department store or a convenience store.

  There are many types of coffee menus that are displayed and sold in supermarkets, department stores, and convenience stores. The seller of these bag menus selects a container of an appropriate shape and size from the container (container) provided by the container (container container) manufacturer, and the main body of the container Rice is put inside, ingredients such as material are put on it, a lid is put on it, and it is displayed on a display shelf for sale.

  Now, in supermarkets and department stores, cooking ingredients such as material in a so-called backyard place, or placing them in a container to complete the coffee menu, and the product from the backyard to the sales floor, etc. It is transported by. A container (container body and lid) used in the backyard is stored and prepared at one corner or in the vicinity of the backyard. In a convenience store or the like, according to an order from the convenience store, the product is transferred from a bento / prepared food manufacturer by truck or the like, and finally transferred to a display place by a cart or the like. In addition, even in the lunch box / prepared food manufacturer, food is cooked in a place called a backyard as described above, and is placed in a bowl container to complete the bowl menu. A container (container body and lid) used in the backyard is stored and prepared at one corner or in the vicinity of the backyard.

  By the way, as for the containers used in the above cases, containers (container main body and lid) having an appropriate design and size are prepared in accordance with the type of basket menu. And the container to be used naturally varies depending on the amount of rice to be put in and ingredients such as the material to be placed on top. For example, it is necessary to use lids with different heights, even if the container body is the same for “Tengu”, which has a high ingredient on the rice, and “Sorobo”, which has a low ingredient. There is. Therefore, many containers are usually stored and prepared accordingly. However, always storing and preparing many types of containers requires a large number of storage locations and is a major factor in increasing costs. Therefore, in order to cope with such a problem, it is expected to develop a container having high versatility.

  By the way, I came to realize that there are some problems with the container of the previous menu.

  The first problem among these problems is that the container body and the lid have the same (one) mechanism for overlapping each other, so there is little design freedom and the structure can be changed. The target element is almost limited to the depth of the container body and the height of the lid.

  Usually, the corrugated surface corresponding to each other is provided on the top surface of the lid and the bottom surface of the container body. And when a container is stacked, the said unevenness | corrugation fits mutually and the container of an upper position slips and it is designed so that it may not slip | deviate and fall. However, as described above, since the mechanism for overlapping is the same (one), the shape of the bottom surface of the container body and the top surface of the lid are all substantially the same. For this reason, although the height of the container can be easily changed, the design of the top surface of the lid has hardly been changed. And since only the image that containers are the same is given to consumers, and the lid shape of the container is the same, it is necessary to prepare a container body of a different shape that suits each, inventory management Not only was it difficult, it was a major factor in increasing costs.

  As a second problem, when selling a wide variety of coffee menus at the sales floor, it is necessary to replenish the coffee menu that is lacking depending on the sales situation, which causes a problem. In other words, the cocoon menu sold at the sales floor tends to decrease depending on the type. Therefore, the person in charge looks at the reduced amount of coffee menus, creates new ones, puts them on carts and trays, carries them from the backyard to the sales floor, and replenishes them. At this time, in order to emphasize the ingredients to be put in the container, when conventional containers are used, it is difficult to unconditionally stack the containers to be replenished because there are containers of various sizes and structures. become. When the basket menu is mixed and transported to the cart or tray, the stacking operation must be performed while individually selecting the stackable containers, and the workability is poor. In addition, it may occur that the stacking cannot be performed, and the conveyance efficiency may be poor.

  As a third problem, a problem occurs when selling in a mixed match sales format. In mixed match sales, multiple cocoon menus with different contents, for example, three types of cocoon menus are combined into one pack with a holding case, and a unified price is set for each pack. To sell. In this sales system, different types of basket containers are stacked, and it is necessary to prevent the stacking from easily breaking. Further, in order to match with the size of the holding case, it is necessary to make the stacked container fit in the holding case. In such mixed match sales, there are not a few cases where several salmon menus are combined, and it is required to use containers having a design suitable for each ingredient. In addition, it is also desired that the combined containers have a certain design uniformity so as not to give a sense of incongruity as a single pack.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above problems. In particular, even if the type of container body is reduced, it is possible to deal with a wide variety of rice bowl menus, it is difficult to collapse when stacked, it is easy to transport, and it is also difficult to collapse at the time of sales. It is to provide a container that is easy for the customer to handle, is difficult to lower the sales image, is convenient for storage in the backyard, and is low in cost.

The above-mentioned problem is a lid configured so that the opening can be attached together to the same container body C,
The container main body C is configured such that a substantially ring-shaped convex portion is formed on the bottom surface portion thereof, the central portion side being recessed upward, and the outer periphery protruding downward.
The lid includes an A-type lid and a B-type lid,
The A-type lid is configured such that a convex portion smaller than the concave portion on the central side of the bottom surface portion of the container body C is formed on the top surface portion.
The B-type lid is solved by a lid characterized in that a concave portion larger than a substantially ring-shaped convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the container body C is formed on the top surface portion.

Further, the lid is configured so that the opening can be attached together to the same container body C,
The container main body C is configured such that a substantially ring-shaped convex portion is formed on the bottom surface portion thereof, the central portion side being recessed upward, and the outer periphery protruding downward.
The lid includes an A-type lid and a B-type lid,
The A-type lid is configured such that a convex portion smaller than the concave portion on the central side of the bottom surface portion of the container body C is formed on the top surface portion.
The B-type lid is configured such that a concave portion larger than a substantially ring-shaped convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the container body C is formed on the top surface portion.
Furthermore, a fitting portion having a substantially U-shaped cross section that fits along the inner peripheral edge of the opening of the container body C is configured on the lid,
The lid is characterized in that a cover portion is provided so as to extend from the outer end of the fitting portion having a substantially U-shaped cross section to cover the upper end portion of the opening of the container body C.

Also, a container comprising the lid and the container body C,
An A type container having an A type lid attached to the container body C, and a B type container having a B type lid attached to the container body C;
When only the A-type containers are stacked, the convex portion of the top surface portion of the A-type lid is fitted into the recess on the center portion side of the bottom surface portion of the container main body C, and displacement is less likely to occur. It is configured as
When only the B-type container is stacked, the concave portion of the top surface portion of the B-type lid is fitted to the substantially ring-shaped convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the container main body C, so that it is difficult for displacement. It is configured as
When the A-type container and the B-type container are stacked in a mixed state, the convex portion of the top surface portion of the A-type lid body is a recess on the central portion side of the bottom surface portion of the container body C. The concave portion of the top surface portion of the B-type lid body is configured to be fitted to the substantially ring-shaped convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the container main body C so that the displacement is difficult to occur. Solved by the container to do.

  The “fitting” in the present invention includes a case where the width is wide from a tight fitting to a loose fitting and there is a slight gap between the two.

  In this invention, it is comprised so that a multiple types of cover body may be attached with respect to one container main body. For example, an A type lid and a B type lid are attached to the container body C. Therefore, even if the number of container main bodies is small, the number of types of containers (container main bodies + lid bodies) increases accordingly. Therefore, the number of container main bodies can be small even when dealing with a variety of different menus. For this reason, storage of the container body is also simplified. Furthermore, it is difficult to make a mistake that the container body is mistaken when the food is added. Moreover, since the container body can be produced in a small variety and mass, it is economical.

  In addition, a structure in which a plurality of lids can be attached to a single container main body, and can be fitted to the container main body when stacked on any of the lids. It is configured. Therefore, even if any container is stacked, it is difficult to collapse. This means that the transport efficiency is good when transported from the backyard where cooking is performed to the food department. In addition, it is easy for customers to obtain at the time of sales display. In other words, when the products are stacked and displayed, if the product is collapsed, the customer is sensually disliked and lost, but such a fear is small. And the said fitting structure which becomes collapse prevention differs in each kind of lid | cover. Therefore, the design of the lid becomes so diverse. That is, even if the container body is the same, the container is different.

  Further, by adopting the structure as in claim 2, the upper edge portion of the container main body is difficult to get dirty. Therefore, when opening the lid and eating the contents, it is hygienic. Customers can eat with peace of mind.

  1 to 10 show an embodiment of a container according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view (inner view) of the container body C, FIG. 2 is a bottom view (outer view) of the container body C, FIG. Is a side view of the container body C, FIG. 4 is a plan view (outside view) of the lid A, FIG. 5 is a bottom view (inside view) of the lid A, FIG. 6 is a side view of the lid A, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a bottom view (inner view) of the cover B, FIG. 9 is a side view of the cover B, and FIG. FIG.

In each figure, C is a container (bag) main body. A and B are lids. The lids A and B are both attached to the container body C. That is, the shape of the fitting part of the lids A and B to be fitted into the opening of the container body C is the same for both the lid A and the lid B.
The container main body C is formed by molding a translucent or opaque resin sheet having a predetermined thickness into, for example, a square frustum container shape. Of course, the shape may be a truncated cone shape or any shape. Also, any size (opening size or height) may be used.

  The bottom surface portion 1 of the container main body C is configured with a substantially ring-shaped convex portion 3 in which the central portion 2 side is recessed upward and the outer periphery protrudes downward. That is, when the container main body C is viewed from the inside (upper side), the position of the convex portion 3 has a recessed shape, and the central portion 2 has a protruding shape. In addition, the recessed part (part of the substantially ring-shaped convex part 3) of this peripheral part turns into a storage part, such as juice.

The side surface portion 4 of the container body C is designed to have a gradient that rises gently from the bottom surface portion 1 at first and then gradually rises. And the step part 5 is formed in the position near the upper end part of the side part 4. As shown in FIG.
A folded portion 6 having an inverted U-shaped cross section is formed at the upper end of the side surface portion 4.

  The lid A is formed by molding a transparent or translucent resin sheet having a predetermined thickness into a substantially dome shape (inverted dish shape) so that it can be attached to the container body C (can be closed). Since the lid A is high, it is used when the menu is “Tengu”, for example.

  The lid A molded in a substantially dome shape has a convex portion 12 on the top surface portion 11 thereof. In addition, this convex part 12 is designed so that the magnitude | size of the horizontal direction is slightly smaller than the magnitude | size in the ring in the substantially ring-shaped convex part 3 provided in the bottom face part 1 of the container main body C. FIG. Further, the height of the convex portion 12 is designed to be substantially the same as the height of the convex portion 3 having a substantially ring shape. Therefore, when the container main body C is placed on the lid A, the convex portion 12 on the top surface portion 11 of the lid A is fitted in the substantially ring-shaped convex portion 3 (inside the ring) on the bottom surface portion 1 of the container main body C. The container body C placed on the top is difficult to slide down.

  At a position near the lower end portion of the side surface portion of the lid A, a fitting portion 13 into which the step portion 5 provided on the side surface portion 4 of the container body C is fitted is configured. In addition, this fitting part 13 is comprised by what was shape | molded by the cross-sectional substantially U shape so that it may understand also from sectional drawing. A cover portion 14 extending in the horizontal direction is provided from the outer edge of the fitting portion 13 having a substantially U-shaped cross section so as to cover the upper end portion of the opening of the container body C. For example, a triangular grip piece 15 is provided at one corner of the cover portion 14. That is, when the lid A is to be opened, the lid can be easily opened by picking and lifting the gripping piece 15. And the concave (or convex) part 16 is formed so that it is hard to slip when the gripping piece 15 is picked. In particular, in order to facilitate gripping, a concave / convex portion 16 is formed which is convex on the upper surface side of the gripping piece 15 and recessed on the lower surface side of the gripping piece 15.

  In addition, in the vicinity of the substantially U-shaped fitting portion 13 in the cross section, a convex portion is provided as necessary to prevent the lids A from sticking to each other when only the lids A are stacked. Yes.

  The lid B is formed by molding a transparent or translucent resin sheet having a predetermined thickness into a substantially dome shape (reverse shallow dish shape) so that it can be attached to the container body C (can be closed). Since the lid B is low in height, it is used, for example, when the menu is “Soroboro”.

  The lid B molded into a substantially dome shape such as an inverted shallow dish has a concave portion 22 (substantially ring-shaped convex portion 22b outside the central portion) at the central portion of the top surface portion 21 thereof. In addition, this recessed part 22 is designed so that the magnitude | size of the horizontal direction may be slightly larger than the magnitude | size (ring outer shape) of the substantially ring-shaped convex part 3 provided in the bottom face part 1 of the container main body C. . The depth of the recess 22 is designed to be substantially the same as (or slightly deeper than) the height of the ring-shaped protrusion 3. Therefore, when the container main body C is placed on the lid B, the substantially ring-shaped convex portion 3 on the bottom surface portion 1 of the container main body C fits into the concave portion 22 on the top surface portion 21 of the lid B and is placed on the top. The container body C is difficult to slide down.

  At a position near the lower end of the side surface portion of the lid B, a fitting portion 23 into which the step portion 5 provided on the side surface portion 4 of the container body C is fitted is configured. In addition, this fitting part 23 is comprised by what was shape | molded by the cross-sectional substantially U shape so that it may understand also from sectional drawing. A cover portion 24 extending in the horizontal direction is provided so as to cover the upper end portion of the opening of the container body C from the outer end edge of the fitting portion 23 having a substantially U-shaped cross section. The cover portion 24 is provided with, for example, a triangular holding piece 25 at one corner. That is, when the lid B is to be opened, the lid can be easily opened by picking and lifting the grip piece 25. And the concave (or convex) part 26 is formed so that it is hard to slip when the holding piece 25 is picked. In particular, in order to facilitate gripping, a concave / convex portion 26 that is convex on the upper surface side of the gripping piece 25 and is recessed on the lower surface side of the gripping piece 25 is formed.

  In addition, in the vicinity of the substantially U-shaped fitting part 23 in the cross section, a protrusion is provided as necessary to prevent the lids B from sticking to each other when only the lids B are stacked. Yes.

  When the container main body C and the lids A and B configured as described above are used, two types of containers (the container main body C + the lid A and the container main body C + the lid are used even though the container main body is one type). Body B) can be made. Accordingly, various containers can be provided by reducing the number of parts constituting the container. This is very convenient when packing a wide variety of coffee menus. For example, in a backyard packed with foodstuffs, the storage of the container does not take place. In addition, mistakes in the container body are less likely to occur when stuffing food. In addition, since the container manufacturing company can produce a small number of products in large quantities, the cost is low.

  Moreover, even if only the container (container main body C + lid A) is stacked, the convex part of the top surface part of the lid A fits into the concave part of the bottom part of the container main body C, and the container is difficult to slip off. Further, even if only the containers (container main body C + lid B) are stacked, the convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the main container body C fits into the concave portion of the top surface portion of the lid B, and the container is difficult to slip off. Further, even when a container (container main body C + lid A) and a container (container main body C + lid B) are mixed and stacked, this and any container are difficult to slip off. That is, even when a plurality of types of containers are stacked, the stacked state is unlikely to collapse. This is very advantageous when transported from the backyard to the food department or when displayed on the merchandise shelf.

Plan view of container body C (inner view) Bottom view of container body C (outside view) Side view of container body C Top view (outside view) of lid A Bottom view of lid A (inner view) Side view of lid A Top view (outside view) of lid B Bottom view of lid B (inner view) Side view of lid B Container (container body C + lid A, B) stacked state cross-sectional view

Explanation of symbols

C Container body A, B Lid 1 Bottom face part 2 Central part 3 Substantially ring-shaped convex part 5 Step part 11 Top surface part 12 Convex part 13 Fitting part 14 Cover part 15 Grasp piece 21 Top surface part 22 Concave part 23 Fitting part 24 Cover part 25 Grip piece

Representative Katsumi Udaka

Claims (3)

A lid configured such that the openings can be attached together to the same container body C,
The container main body C is configured such that a substantially ring-shaped convex portion is formed on the bottom surface portion thereof, the central portion side being recessed upward, and the outer periphery protruding downward.
The lid includes an A-type lid and a B-type lid,
The A-type lid is configured such that a convex portion smaller than the concave portion on the central side of the bottom surface portion of the container body C is formed on the top surface portion.
The B-type lid is configured such that a concave portion larger than a substantially ring-shaped convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the container body C is formed on the top surface portion. A fitting portion having a substantially U-shaped cross-section that fits along the inner peripheral edge of the opening of the container body C is formed on the lid.
The lid according to claim 1, wherein a cover that covers an upper end of the opening of the container body C extends from an outer end of the fitting portion having a substantially U-shaped cross section. A container comprising the lid of claim 1 or claim 2 and a container body C,
An A type container having an A type lid attached to the container body C, and a B type container having a B type lid attached to the container body C;
When only the A-type containers are stacked, the convex portion of the top surface portion of the A-type lid is fitted into the recess on the center portion side of the bottom surface portion of the container main body C, and displacement is less likely to occur. It is configured as
When only the B-type container is stacked, the concave portion of the top surface portion of the B-type lid is fitted to the substantially ring-shaped convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the container main body C, so that it is difficult for displacement. It is configured as
When the A-type container and the B-type container are stacked in a mixed state, the convex portion of the top surface portion of the A-type lid body is a recess on the central portion side of the bottom surface portion of the container body C. The concave portion of the top surface portion of the B-type lid body is configured to be fitted to the substantially ring-shaped convex portion of the bottom surface portion of the container main body C so that the displacement is difficult to occur. Container to be used.

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