JP2009120228A - Cut flower transporting container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cut flower transporting container that can package a cut flower more easily without damaging stalks and leaves of the cut flower and can be placed one another in a stack with cut flowers contained therein. <P>SOLUTION: The cut flower transporting container (A1) is equipped with a container body (1) having a mouth (173) for inserting a cut flower in, and a detachable wrapping sheet (2) that can be formed into a tubular shape and can be attached to the container body (1) so as to surround the upper part of the mouth (173) of the container body (1). The container body (1) is equipped with a placing step (140) on which the lower end of the wrapping sheet (2) can be placed, an engagement holes (15) formed at the external faces of the container body (1), and engagement portions (14) for attaching the container body (1) to the upper part of the wrapping sheet (2) so that the container body (1) is detachable. The wrapping sheet (2) is provided with lower folds (28) that can be engaged with the engagement holes (15) of the container body (1), thereby enabling the wrapping sheet (2) to be fixed to the container body (1). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a container and a method for packaging an article using the container. More specifically, for example, packaging of cut flowers can be performed more easily without damaging stems, leaves, etc., and a container in which containers can be stacked in a state where cut flowers are packaged, and a packaging method for articles using the containers About.

Conventionally, various containers are used to convey or transport cut flowers. At first, a bucket-shaped one was used. However, when the cut flower to be accommodated was long, there was a drawback that the cut flower was easily damaged, such as a broken stem.
Therefore, in recent years, a container has been proposed that can cut flowers of different lengths and can be packaged and transported in a state that is difficult to damage (see Patent Document 1).

  The container described in Patent Document 1 is composed of a container body and an upper frame having different structures. This container can handle cut flowers with a short length by using the container body alone. In addition, the upper frame body is placed on the upper part of the container body and combined to increase the overall height so that it can cope with long cut flowers. In addition, when using it combining a container main body and an upper frame, it accommodates so that a cut flower may be dropped from an upper opening part in the combined state.

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However, the container described in Patent Document 1 has the following problems.
First, when storing cut flowers as described above, the cut flowers are stored by dropping them from a relatively narrow mouth on the container, so that the stems and leaves of the cut flowers are not rubbed and damaged by the upper frame. Since it was necessary to pay close attention to the packaging, there was a problem that the packaging work was difficult.

  Furthermore, since the containers cannot be stacked with the cut flowers packaged, the space efficiency during storage and transportation is extremely poor. In addition, for example, in order to stack containers in a truck luggage compartment or the like, a heavy and bulky shelf or shelves is required, and there is a problem that the loading weight increases accordingly.

(Object of the present invention)
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a container that can more easily accommodate and transport cut flowers without damaging stems, leaves, or the like.
Yet another object is to provide a container that can be stacked in a state in which cut flowers are packaged and is convenient for transporting operations in addition to the above object.

Means taken by the present invention to solve the above problems are as follows.
The present invention comprises a container body (1) and an encapsulating sheet (2) wound around the container body to form a self-supporting cylindrical body above the container body,
The container body (1) and the enveloping sheet (2) are provided with first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) that support the load applied to the wrapped enveloping sheet (2) in cooperation. A second engaging element (15, 28) that cooperates to prevent the encapsulating sheet from detaching from the container body by a pulling force applied to the wrapped encapsulating sheet,
The first engagement elements (15, 28) (13, 29) and the second engagement elements (15, 28) are containers that are formed individually or in combination.

The present invention also includes a container body (1) formed of a synthetic resin, and a paper enveloping sheet that is wound around the container body and forms a self-supporting cylindrical body above the container body ( 2)
The encapsulating sheet (2) has a plurality of deforming portions (28, 29) that press a part of the encapsulating sheet from the outside to form a protruding portion on the inside, and the plurality of deforming portions (28, 29) ) Includes a support protrusion and a locking protrusion,
The said container main body (1) is a container which has the mounting part (13) which mounts the support protrusion part of the said encapsulation sheet, and the receiving part (15,16) which receives a latching protrusion part.

  In the container according to the present invention, the one deformable portion may serve as both the support projecting portion and the locking projecting portion, and the mounting portion and the receiving portion may serve as the same.

  In the container of the present invention, the container body (1) has a fitting portion (14) for fitting the upper part of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) on the bottom surface, and the fitting The part (14) may have a blocking means (140) for blocking excessive entry of the cylindrical body.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, after the article (3) is stored in the container body (1), the encapsulating sheet (2) is wound around the container body (1) to form a cylindrical body around the article. Further, in the article packaging method, the engaging element (28, 29) of the encapsulating sheet is further deformed to engage with the engaging element (15, 16) of the container body.

Furthermore, the present invention can be formed by assembling a container body (1) having a mouth part (173) into which a stem portion of cut flowers is inserted at the upper part and a developed one, and the mouth part of the container body (1). (173) is provided so as to surround the upper part of the container body (1), and a wrapping sheet (2) that can be attached and detached.
The container main body (1) is provided with a required number on the outer surface of the container main body (1) and the mounting section (140) on which the lower end can be mounted in a state where the encapsulating sheet (2) is assembled into a cylindrical shape. An engagement hole (15), and a fitting portion (14) for detachably mounting the container body (1) on the upper part of the encapsulated sheet (2) assembled in a cylindrical shape. ,
The envelope sheet (2) is engageable with each engagement hole (15) of the container main body (1), and in cooperation with each engagement hole (15), the container main body (1) The container is provided with an engaging portion (28) capable of fixing the encapsulating sheet (2).

  The container of the present invention comprises window portion forming means (201) for forming an openable and closable window portion (206) through which the inside of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) can be seen. It may be.

  Further, the container of the present invention may be one in which the encapsulating sheet (2) is provided with a handle portion (210).

  The material of the container body and the encapsulating sheet is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to employ, for example, synthetic resin or paper (such as cardboard) in order to reduce the weight of the container and reduce the cost of the material. These materials may be employed independently in the respective containers of the container body and the encapsulating sheet, or may be employed in combination.

  In the present specification and claims, the first engaging element (including the deformed portion of the encapsulating sheet) includes the “lower engaging hole, the upper surface portion, the lower folded piece, the upper folded piece”, the second The engagement element (including the deformed part of the encapsulating sheet) is “upper engagement hole, lower folding piece”, the mounting part is “upper surface part”, and the receiving part (engagement element of the container body) is “lower part” "Engagement hole, upper engagement hole", fitting part is "engagement part", blocking means is "mounting step part", engagement element of the container body is "upper engagement hole, lower engagement hole" "Is used as a term that includes" cut flowers ". Moreover, a container is used suitably as a conveyance container of cut flowers.

(Function)
The operation of the container according to the present invention will be described. Here, the constituent elements used in the description are assigned in correspondence with the reference numerals given to the respective parts in the embodiments described later. These reference numerals are the same as the reference numerals described in the claims of the claims. Similarly, it is only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the contents, and the meaning of each component is not limited to the above-described parts.

The envelope sheet (2) is wound around the container body (1) to form a self-supporting cylindrical body above the container body.
At this time, the container body (1) and the first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) of the enveloping sheet (2) cooperate with the load applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2). Thus, the second engaging elements (15, 28) cooperate to prevent the encapsulating sheet from being detached from the container body by the pulling force applied to the wrapped encapsulating sheet.

  The container body (1) and the first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) and the second engaging elements (15, 28) of the encapsulating sheet (2) are composed of the encapsulating sheet (2). Receiving a plurality of deformed portions (28, 29) that form a protruding portion on the inside by pressing a part of the container from the outside, and a mounting portion (13) provided on the container body (1) and a receiving protruding portion The parts (15, 16) support the load applied to the wrapped enveloping sheet (2) in cooperation with each other, and are covered by the lifting force applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2). Collaboratively prevent the wrapping sheet from detaching from the container body.

  The one deformed portion serves both as the support projecting portion and the locking projecting portion, and the mounting portion and the receiving portion serve as both cooperate with the load applied to the enveloping sheet (2) wound by the portion. Supports and prevents the encapsulating sheet from being detached from the container body by the lifting force applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2).

  The container body (1) having the fitting portion (14) and the blocking means (140) on the bottom surface of the container body (1) is provided with the upper portion of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) on the bottom surface of the container body (1). Even if fitted, the blocking means (140) prevents excessive entry of the tubular body.

  When packaging cut flowers in the container (A), first, place the container body (1) on the floor and put water. Next, the cut flower is inserted into the container body (1) from the mouth (173). The container body (1) is not very deep, so when inserting cut flowers, there is not much risk of the stems and leaves rubbing against the container body (1) and scratching, and it is not necessary to be as careful as conventional containers Absent.

Next, while assembling the enveloping sheet (2) in the expanded (or open) state into a cylindrical shape, surrounding the cut flower above the mouth (173) of the container body (1), the encapsulating sheet (2 ) Is attached to the container body (1). In the operation (procedure) at this time, the cut flowers are wrapped from the outside with the encapsulating sheet (2), so even if the cut flowers fall down and spread out, the encapsulating sheet (2) damages the stem and leaves. Not much.
Thus, according to the cut flower transport container (A), cut flowers can be wrapped more easily without damaging stems, leaves, and the like.

  The containers (A) that contain and package cut flowers as described above can be stacked. When stacking the containers, the container body (1) of the upper container (A) is attached to the upper part of the encapsulating sheet (2) of the lower container (A) by fitting or the like. Since the containers (A) can be stacked in this way, space efficiency can be improved during storage and transportation.

  What is provided with window forming means (201) for forming an openable and closable window (206) through which the inside of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) can be seen is cut flowers, etc. Even after wrapping so as to wrap the article, the article such as the type and state of the cut flowers inside can be confirmed from the window (206) without removing the encapsulating sheet (2) from the container body (1).

  In the case where the encapsulating sheet is provided with the handle portion (210), the container (A) in a state where the cut flowers are packaged can be carried with the handle portion (210) of the encapsulating sheet (2).

(A) According to the present invention, after an article such as a cut flower is inserted into the container body or the container body, it can be packaged so as to be wrapped from the outside with a cylindrical body formed of an encapsulated sheet. Packaging can be performed more easily without damaging the encapsulated articles such as leaves.

(B) A container in which containers can be stacked in a state where articles such as cut flowers are packaged can increase space efficiency during storage and transportation.

(C) A container provided with window forming means for forming an openable and closable window that can be seen inside the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet wraps articles such as cut flowers. Even after packaging, the type and state of articles such as cut flowers inside can be confirmed from the window without removing the encapsulating sheet from the container body.

(D) Since the container provided with the handle portion in the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet can carry the container in which the article such as cut flowers is wrapped with the handle portion of the encapsulating sheet, Easy to handle.

The present invention will be described in detail based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of a cut flower transport container according to the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a container body constituting a cut flower conveyance container,
FIG. 3 is a development view of the encapsulating sheet constituting the cut flower conveyance container.

The cut flower transport container A1 is composed of a container body 1 made of synthetic resin and an encapsulating sheet 2 formed of cardboard. The container body 1 has rigidity or semi-rigidity.
In addition, as long as there is no hindrance in the later-described functionality as the container body 1, for example, a container having flexibility or flexibility can be employed. Further, the encapsulating sheet 2 has a self-supporting property when formed in a cylindrical shape, and has a sufficient strength that can be supported when another cut flower transport container A1 is stacked on the upper portion.

The container main body 1 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 1, FIG.
The container body 1 has a support frame 10. The support frame 10 has a bottom surface portion 11 whose outer shape is a quadrilateral shape in plan view, and leg portions 12 are formed to rise from four locations that are corner portions of the bottom surface portion 11.
Each leg portion 12 is provided with a slight inward inclination, and an upper surface portion 13 is formed on the upper portion thereof in parallel with the bottom surface portion 11.

  Each leg 12 is formed of a plate-like body that is curved in an arc shape so as to bulge outward in the circumferential direction. An engaging portion 14 bulging outward is provided at the lower end portion of each leg portion 12 so as to be connected to the bottom surface portion 11. A horizontal mounting step 140 is provided on the upper portion of the engaging portion 14. The inside of the engaging portion 14 is hollow.

A lower engagement hole 15 that is cut out in a substantially rectangular shape and penetrated is provided slightly above the engagement portion 14 in each leg portion 12.
Also, an upper engagement hole 16 that is slightly smaller than the lower engagement hole 15 and is cut out and penetrated in a substantially rectangular shape is provided above the lower engagement hole 15 in each leg portion 12. A hooking portion 160 formed in a wave shape is provided on the upper edge portion of the upper engagement hole 16. The operation of the hanging portion 160 will be described later. In addition, each engagement part 14, each lower engagement hole 15, and each upper engagement hole 16 are each provided in the same height position.

  A container portion 17 is provided inside the upper surface portion 13 so as to be connected to the upper surface portion 13. The upper opening of the container part 17 is a mouth part 173. The container part 17 has a substantially quadrangular shape in plan view, and is formed so as to slightly narrow toward the bottom part. The side part 170 of the container part 17 is rounded at four places in the circumferential direction.

The bottom portion 171 of the container portion 17 is provided horizontally, and a gap is formed between the bottom portion 171 and the grounding surface so that the height thereof is slightly higher than the bottom surface portion 11, that is, when the container body 1 is placed on a flat surface. Is set to be. In addition, the required number of retaining strips 172 are provided on the inner bottom surface of the bottom 171 so that the cut ends of the cut flower stems can be hung so as to be difficult to move.
In addition, the arrangement | positioning of the said latching strip part will not be specifically limited if a cut flower does not move easily.

  The encapsulating sheet 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, the encapsulating sheet 2 is formed in a planar shape as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the outer surface side of the encapsulating sheet 2 is shown in a visible state.

  The encapsulating sheet 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in the unfolded state as shown in FIG. The enveloping sheet 2 includes a first side plate 20, a second side plate 21, a third side plate 22, a fourth side plate 23, which have four sides of the same width in the width direction (lateral direction in FIG. 2). The receiving plate 24 is provided. The receiving plate 24 is formed narrower than each side plate. Each of the five plates in total has a folding line 25 between them, and is divided by these four parallel folding lines 25.

  In FIG. 3, the first side plate 20 at the left end has an upper piece 201 and a lower piece 202 by a cut line 205 provided by cutting from an end side 25a at a substantially middle portion in the height direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). It is divided into. The upper piece 201 is a movable piece that constitutes a window portion forming means and opens to form the window portion 206 when checking cut flowers inside the encapsulating sheet 2. The position of the cut line 205 is not limited to the height position, and can be set as appropriate. The size of the window 206 to be formed can be set as appropriate.

On the upper side in the height direction of the second side plate 21 and the fourth side plate 23, horizontally long oval handle holes 210 and 230 are provided so as to penetrate the front and back surfaces.
The folding line 25 between the fourth side plate 23 and the receiving plate 24 is located on the upper piece 201 side on the upper side in the height direction of the encapsulating sheet 2 (a position slightly lower than the handle holes 210 and 230). A lock piece 26 is provided with a score line and a folding line as the outer shape.

  An insertion piece 27 is provided at the same height as the lock piece 26 so as to protrude from the end side 25a. In addition, since the lock piece 26 and the insertion piece 27 are the well-known techniques generally employ | adopted, the detailed description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

  Further, the lock piece 26 and the insertion piece 27 are located on the lower piece 202 on the lower side in the height direction of the enveloping sheet 2 (between a lower folding piece 28 and an upper folding piece 29 described later), and have a width. It is provided at the same position in the direction.

  On the lower side in the height direction of the encapsulating sheet 2, a lower folding piece 28 is provided with a cut line and a folding line as outer shapes so as to straddle each folding line 25. Each lower folding piece 28 is provided at the same height position. Moreover, the notch part 203 is provided in the edge 25a at the same height as each lower folding piece 28, and is notched inward.

  On the upper side of the lower folding piece 28 in the enveloping sheet 2, an upper folding piece 29 having a cut line and a folding curve as outer shapes is provided so as to straddle the folding lines 25. Each upper folding piece 29 is provided at the same height position. The upper folding piece 29 is formed wider than the lower folding piece 28. Moreover, the notch part 204 is provided in the edge 25a at the same height as each upper folding piece 29, and is notched inward.

(Function)
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state where cut flowers are accommodated in a cut flower transport container,
FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view showing a state in which the cut flower is accommodated in the cut flower transport container and the upper piece of the encapsulated sheet is opened in order to see the cut flower inside.
The operation of the cut flower transport container A1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

In packaging the cut flowers 3 in the cut flower transport container A1, first, the container body 1 is placed on the floor surface, and water is put into the container portion 17.
Next, the cut flower 3 is inserted into the container part 17 from the upper mouth part 173. Since the container part 17 of the container main body 1 is not so deep as shown in FIG. 4, when inserting the cut flower 3, there is little possibility that a stem and a leaf will rub against a container and be damaged. Thereby, unlike the conventional relatively deep container, it is not necessary to pay much attention in the housing operation.

Next, the enveloping sheet 2 in an unfolded state is folded inward at each folding line 25 and assembled into a cylindrical shape so as to surround the cut flower 3 above the mouth 173 of the container body 1 so that the lower part of the encapsulating sheet 2 Is attached to the container body 1.
Assembling of the encapsulating sheet 2 is carried out by bending it as described above into a rectangular tube shape, and then covering a part of the side plate 20 at the other end with the receiving plate 24 at one end from the side. Each insertion piece 27 is engaged.

  For mounting the encapsulating sheet 2 on the container body 1, first, the lower part of the encapsulating sheet 2 is externally fitted to the support frame 10 of the container body 1, and the four corners at the lower end of the encapsulating sheet 2 are supported by the support frame 10. Are placed on the mounting step portion 140 of the engaging portion 14 provided on each of the leg portions 12 and further folded inward by pressing each lower folding piece 28 and each upper folding piece 29 of the encapsulating sheet 2 with a finger, Each lower folding piece 28 is engaged with each lower engagement hole 15 provided in each leg portion 12 of the container main body 1, and each upper folding piece 29 is placed on the upper surface portion 13 of the container main body 1 (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 5). (See FIG. 8 described later).

  In the operation (procedure) for mounting the encapsulating sheet 2 at this time, even if the cut flower 3 spreads out so as to fall outward, the encapsulated sheet 2 wraps the cut flower 3 from the outside. 2 can prevent a stem and a leaf from being damaged.

Thus, according to cut flower conveyance container A1, packaging of cut flower 3 can be performed more easily, preventing the damages, such as a stem and a leaf. Since the encapsulating sheet 2 is formed of corrugated cardboard, a part of the upper side can be cut out according to the height of the cut flower 3 if necessary.
Since the encapsulating sheet 2 is provided with the handle holes 210 and 230, the cut flower transport container A1 in a state where the cut flower 3 is packaged can be carried and carried by the handle holes 210 and 230 of the encapsulating sheet 2. it can.

  Further, in the state in which the cut flowers 3 are packaged as described above, the upper portion 201 constituting the side plate 20 of the encapsulating sheet 2 can be opened to form the window portion 206. According to this, in the case where it is not sufficient to just look from the upper opening of the encapsulating sheet 2, the type and state of the cut flowers 3 housed therein can be displayed without removing the encapsulating sheet 2 from the container body 1. 206 can be confirmed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state in which cut flower transport containers are stacked and arranged in two stages.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing the state of the joints of the stacked cut flower transport containers,
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing the joint portion of the stacked cut flower conveyance containers and showing the state of the engagement portion between the container body and the encapsulating sheet.

  The cut flower transport container A1 that accommodates and packages the cut flowers 3 as described above can be stacked. When stacking the cut flower transport container A1, the support frame 10 of the container body 1 of the upper cut flower transport container A1 is fitted on the upper part of the encapsulated sheet 2 of the lower cut flower transport container A1, and the upper part of the encapsulated sheet 2 The lower surface (reference number omitted) on the inner side of the mounting step portion 140 on the back side of the engaging portion 14 is placed on the four corner portions. In this way, the cut flower transport containers A1 can be stacked, and space efficiency can be improved during storage and transport of the cut flower transport container A1.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing another embodiment of the cut flower carrying container according to the present invention.
In addition, in drawing, the same or equivalent code | symbol is attached | subjected and shown to said cut flower conveyance container A1, and the overlapping description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

Cut flower conveyance container A2 has the structure which combined the container main body 1 of the same structure as the container main body 1 of the said cut flower conveyance container A1, and the encapsulation sheet 2a of a structure different from the said encapsulation sheet 2. FIG.
The enveloping sheet 2a is formed so that the width of each side plate 20a is narrower than that of the encapsulating sheet 2, and is slightly thinner in a state where it is assembled into a rectangular tube shape.

  Further, the encapsulating sheet 2 a is formed so that the height in the vertical direction is lower than that of the encapsulating sheet 2. Further, the structure is different in that a cut line for forming an upper piece that becomes a movable piece for forming the window portion is not provided. Although not visible in FIG. 9, the handle hole is provided in the same manner as the encapsulating sheet 2.

As shown in FIG. 9, after the lower part is externally fitted to the container body 1, the encapsulating sheet 2 a is engaged with each lower folding piece 28 a folded inside and inserted into each upper engagement hole 16 of the container body 1. Further, the upper folding piece 29a can be folded inward and placed on the upper surface portion 13 of the container body 1 for mounting.
The hook portion 160 provided in the upper engagement hole 16 is configured so that the upper end of the lower folding piece 28a is hooked when the lower folding piece 28a is engaged with the upper engagement hole 16, in particular, the enveloping sheet 2a. The encapsulating sheet 2a is prevented from being detached when it is lifted.

  The cut flower transport container A2 is suitable for packaging cut flowers that are shorter than the cut flowers packed in the cut flower transport container A1. In addition, since it is not a structure that can be stacked, it is preferable to use shelves or shelves provided in multiple stages in order to increase space efficiency when storing and transporting.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the container body constituting the cut flower transport container.
As for the container main body 1a, the container part 17a is formed in the bottomed cylindrical shape. The portions other than the container portion 17a have the same structure as the container main body 1 shown in FIG.
In addition, in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and shown to the same location as the container main body 1, and the overlapping description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

  The terms and expressions used in the present specification are merely explanatory and not restrictive, and do not exclude terms and expressions equivalent to the above terms and expressions. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

The disassembled perspective view which shows embodiment of the cut flower conveyance container which concerns on this invention. The perspective view of the container main body which comprises a cut flower conveyance container. The expanded view of the to-be-wrapped sheet | seat which comprises a cut flower conveyance container. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the state which accommodated the cut flower in the cut flower conveyance container. Explanatory perspective drawing which shows the state which accommodated the cut flower in the cut flower conveyance container, and opened the upper piece of the encapsulated sheet | seat in order to see the cut flower inside. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which stacked and arranged the cut flower conveyance container in two steps. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the state of the junction part of the stacked cut flower conveyance container. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the junction part of the stacked cut flower conveyance container, and shows the state of the engaging part of a container main body and a covering sheet. The front view which shows other embodiment of the cut flower conveyance container which concerns on this invention. The perspective view which shows other embodiment of the container main body which comprises a cut flower conveyance container.

Explanation of symbols

A1 Cut flower transport container 1 Container body 10 Support frame 11 Bottom surface portion 12 Leg portion 13 Upper surface portion 14 Engagement portion 140 Mounting step portion 15 Lower engagement hole 16 Upper engagement hole 160 Hanging portion 17 Container portion 170 Side portion 171 Bottom portion 172 Hanging strip portion 173 Mouth portion 2 Encapsulating sheet 20, 21, 22, 23 Side plate 201 Upper piece 202 Lower piece 203 Notched portion 204 Notched portion 205 Cut line 206 Window portion 210, 230 Handle hole 24 Receiving plate 25 Folding curve 25a End 26 Lock piece 27 Insert piece 28 Lower fold piece 29 Upper fold piece 3 Cut flower A2 Cut flower transport container 2a Covered sheet 28a Lower fold piece 29a Upper fold piece 1a Container body 17a Container part

The present invention relates to a cut flower transport container. More specifically, for example, the present invention relates to a cut flower transport container that can more easily wrap cut flowers without damaging stems, leaves, etc., and can stack the containers in a state where cut flowers are packaged.

Conventionally, various containers are used to convey or transport cut flowers. At first, a bucket-shaped one was used. However, when the cut flower to be accommodated was long, there was a drawback that the cut flower was easily damaged, such as a broken stem.
Therefore, in recent years, a container has been proposed that can cut flowers of different lengths and can be packaged and transported in a state that is difficult to damage (see Patent Document 1).

  The container described in Patent Document 1 is composed of a container body and an upper frame having different structures. This container can handle cut flowers with a short length by using the container body alone. In addition, the upper frame body is placed on the upper part of the container body and combined to increase the overall height so that it can cope with long cut flowers. In addition, when using it combining a container main body and an upper frame, it accommodates so that a cut flower may be dropped from an upper opening part in the combined state.

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However, the container described in Patent Document 1 has the following problems.
First, when storing cut flowers as described above, the cut flowers are stored by dropping them from a relatively narrow mouth on the container, so that the stems and leaves of the cut flowers are not rubbed and damaged by the upper frame. Since it was necessary to pay close attention to the packaging, there was a problem that the packaging work was difficult.

  Furthermore, since the containers cannot be stacked with the cut flowers packaged, the space efficiency during storage and transportation is extremely poor. In addition, for example, in order to stack containers in a truck luggage compartment or the like, a heavy and bulky shelf or shelves is required, and there is a problem that the loading weight increases accordingly.

(Object of the present invention)
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a container that can more easily accommodate and transport cut flowers without damaging stems, leaves, or the like.
Still another object is to provide a cut flower packaging container that can be stacked in a state where cut flowers are packaged and is convenient for transporting operations in addition to the above-mentioned object.

Means taken by the present invention to solve the above problems are as follows.
The present invention
A container body having a mouth portion into which a cut flower stem is inserted;
An unwrapped sheet that can be formed by assembling the expanded one into a cylindrical shape, surrounding the top of the mouth of the container body (1), and detachable from the container body;
With
In the container body,
A placement section capable of placing the lower end portion of the encapsulated sheet in a state of being assembled into a cylindrical shape;
Engagement holes provided in the required number on the outer surface of the container body,
A fitting part for attaching the container body so that it can be attached and detached to the upper part of the encapsulated sheet in a state of being assembled into a cylindrical shape,
With
In the encapsulating sheet,
An engagement portion is provided that can be engaged with each engagement hole of the container main body, and can be fixed to the container main body in cooperation with each engagement hole by engagement.
It is a cut flower transport container.

  The material of the container body and the encapsulating sheet is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to employ, for example, synthetic resin or paper (such as cardboard) in order to reduce the weight of the container and reduce the cost of the material. These materials may be employed independently in the respective containers of the container body and the encapsulating sheet, or may be employed in combination.

  In the present specification and claims, the first engaging element (including the deformed portion of the encapsulating sheet) includes the “lower engaging hole, the upper surface portion, the lower folded piece, the upper folded piece”, the second The engagement element (including the deformed part of the encapsulating sheet) is “upper engagement hole, lower folding piece”, the mounting part is “upper surface part”, and the receiving part (engagement element of the container body) is “lower part” "Engagement hole, upper engagement hole", fitting part is "engagement part", blocking means is "mounting step part", engagement element of the container body is "upper engagement hole, lower engagement hole" "Is used as a term that includes" cut flowers ". Moreover, a container is used suitably as a conveyance container of cut flowers.

(Function)
The operation of the container according to the present invention will be described. Here, the constituent elements used in the description are assigned in correspondence with the reference numerals given to the respective parts in the embodiments described later. These reference numerals are the same as the reference numerals described in the claims of the claims. Similarly, it is only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the contents, and the meaning of each component is not limited to the above-described parts.

The envelope sheet (2) is wound around the container body (1) to form a self-supporting cylindrical body above the container body.
At this time, the container body (1) and the first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) of the enveloping sheet (2) cooperate with the load applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2). Thus, the second engaging elements (15, 28) cooperate to prevent the encapsulating sheet from being detached from the container body by the pulling force applied to the wrapped encapsulating sheet.

  The container body (1) and the first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) and the second engaging elements (15, 28) of the encapsulating sheet (2) are composed of the encapsulating sheet (2). Receiving a plurality of deformed portions (28, 29) that form a protruding portion on the inside by pressing a part of the container from the outside, and a mounting portion (13) provided on the container body (1) and a receiving protruding portion The parts (15, 16) support the load applied to the wrapped enveloping sheet (2) in cooperation with each other, and are covered by the lifting force applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2). Collaboratively prevent the wrapping sheet from detaching from the container body.

  The one deformed portion serves both as the support projecting portion and the locking projecting portion, and the mounting portion and the receiving portion serve as both cooperate with the load applied to the enveloping sheet (2) wound by the portion. Supports and prevents the encapsulating sheet from being detached from the container body by the lifting force applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2).

  The container body (1) having the fitting portion (14) and the blocking means (140) on the bottom surface of the container body (1) is provided with the upper portion of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) on the bottom surface of the container body (1). Even if fitted, the blocking means (140) prevents excessive entry of the tubular body.

  When packaging cut flowers in the container (A), first, place the container body (1) on the floor and put water. Next, the cut flower is inserted into the container body (1) from the mouth (173). The container body (1) is not very deep, so when inserting cut flowers, there is not much risk of the stems and leaves rubbing against the container body (1) and scratching, and it is not necessary to be as careful as conventional containers Absent.

Next, while assembling the enveloping sheet (2) in the expanded (or open) state into a cylindrical shape, surrounding the cut flower above the mouth (173) of the container body (1), the encapsulating sheet (2 ) Is attached to the container body (1). In the operation (procedure) at this time, the cut flowers are wrapped from the outside with the encapsulating sheet (2), so even if the cut flowers fall down and spread out, the encapsulating sheet (2) damages the stem and leaves. Not much.
Thus, according to the cut flower transport container (A), cut flowers can be wrapped more easily without damaging stems, leaves, and the like.

  The containers (A) that contain and package cut flowers as described above can be stacked. When stacking the containers, the container body (1) of the upper container (A) is attached to the upper part of the encapsulating sheet (2) of the lower container (A) by fitting or the like. Since the containers (A) can be stacked in this way, space efficiency can be improved during storage and transportation.

  What is provided with window forming means (201) for forming an openable and closable window (206) through which the inside of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) can be seen is cut flowers, etc. Even after wrapping so as to wrap the article, the article such as the type and state of the cut flowers inside can be confirmed from the window (206) without removing the encapsulating sheet (2) from the container body (1).

  In the case where the encapsulating sheet is provided with the handle portion (210), the container (A) in a state where the cut flowers are packaged can be carried with the handle portion (210) of the encapsulating sheet (2).

(A) According to the present invention, after an article such as a cut flower is inserted into the container body or the container body, it can be packaged so as to be wrapped from the outside with a cylindrical body formed of an encapsulated sheet. Packaging can be performed more easily without damaging the encapsulated articles such as leaves.

(B) A container in which containers can be stacked in a state where articles such as cut flowers are packaged can increase space efficiency during storage and transportation.

(C) A container provided with window forming means for forming an openable and closable window that can be seen inside the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet wraps articles such as cut flowers. Even after packaging, the type and state of articles such as cut flowers inside can be confirmed from the window without removing the encapsulating sheet from the container body.

(D) Since the container provided with the handle portion in the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet can carry the container in which the article such as cut flowers is wrapped with the handle portion of the encapsulating sheet, Easy to handle.

The present invention will be described in detail based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of a cut flower transport container according to the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a container body constituting a cut flower conveyance container,
FIG. 3 is a development view of the encapsulating sheet constituting the cut flower conveyance container.

The cut flower transport container A1 is composed of a container body 1 made of synthetic resin and an encapsulating sheet 2 formed of cardboard. The container body 1 has rigidity or semi-rigidity.
In addition, as long as there is no hindrance in the later-described functionality as the container body 1, for example, a container having flexibility or flexibility can be employed. Further, the encapsulating sheet 2 has a self-supporting property when formed in a cylindrical shape, and has a sufficient strength that can be supported when another cut flower transport container A1 is stacked on the upper portion.

The container main body 1 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 1, FIG.
The container body 1 has a support frame 10. The support frame 10 has a bottom surface portion 11 whose outer shape is a quadrilateral shape in plan view, and leg portions 12 are formed to rise from four locations that are corner portions of the bottom surface portion 11.
Each leg portion 12 is provided with a slight inward inclination, and an upper surface portion 13 is formed on the upper portion thereof in parallel with the bottom surface portion 11.

  Each leg 12 is formed of a plate-like body that is curved in an arc shape so as to bulge outward in the circumferential direction. An engaging portion 14 bulging outward is provided at the lower end portion of each leg portion 12 so as to be connected to the bottom surface portion 11. A horizontal mounting step 140 is provided on the upper portion of the engaging portion 14. The inside of the engaging portion 14 is hollow.

A lower engagement hole 15 that is cut out in a substantially rectangular shape and penetrated is provided slightly above the engagement portion 14 in each leg portion 12.
Also, an upper engagement hole 16 that is slightly smaller than the lower engagement hole 15 and is cut out and penetrated in a substantially rectangular shape is provided above the lower engagement hole 15 in each leg portion 12. A hooking portion 160 formed in a wave shape is provided on the upper edge portion of the upper engagement hole 16. The operation of the hanging portion 160 will be described later. In addition, each engagement part 14, each lower engagement hole 15, and each upper engagement hole 16 are each provided in the same height position.

  A container portion 17 is provided inside the upper surface portion 13 so as to be connected to the upper surface portion 13. The upper opening of the container part 17 is a mouth part 173. The container part 17 has a substantially quadrangular shape in plan view, and is formed so as to slightly narrow toward the bottom part. The side part 170 of the container part 17 is rounded at four places in the circumferential direction.

The bottom portion 171 of the container portion 17 is provided horizontally, and a gap is formed between the bottom portion 171 and the grounding surface so that the height thereof is slightly higher than the bottom surface portion 11, that is, when the container body 1 is placed on a flat surface. Is set to be. In addition, the required number of retaining strips 172 are provided on the inner bottom surface of the bottom 171 so that the cut ends of the cut flower stems can be hung so as to be difficult to move.
In addition, the arrangement | positioning of the said latching strip part will not be specifically limited if a cut flower does not move easily.

  The encapsulating sheet 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, the encapsulating sheet 2 is formed in a planar shape as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the outer surface side of the encapsulating sheet 2 is shown in a visible state.

  The encapsulating sheet 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in the unfolded state as shown in FIG. The enveloping sheet 2 includes a first side plate 20, a second side plate 21, a third side plate 22, a fourth side plate 23, which have four sides of the same width in the width direction (lateral direction in FIG. 2). The receiving plate 24 is provided. The receiving plate 24 is formed narrower than each side plate. Each of the five plates in total has a folding line 25 between them, and is divided by these four parallel folding lines 25.

  In FIG. 3, the first side plate 20 at the left end has an upper piece 201 and a lower piece 202 by a cut line 205 provided by cutting from an end side 25a at a substantially middle portion in the height direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). It is divided into. The upper piece 201 is a movable piece that constitutes a window portion forming means and opens to form the window portion 206 when checking cut flowers inside the encapsulating sheet 2. The position of the cut line 205 is not limited to the height position, and can be set as appropriate. The size of the window 206 to be formed can be set as appropriate.

On the upper side in the height direction of the second side plate 21 and the fourth side plate 23, horizontally long oval handle holes 210 and 230 are provided so as to penetrate the front and back surfaces.
The folding line 25 between the fourth side plate 23 and the receiving plate 24 is located on the upper piece 201 side on the upper side in the height direction of the encapsulating sheet 2 (a position slightly lower than the handle holes 210 and 230). A lock piece 26 is provided with a score line and a folding line as the outer shape.

  An insertion piece 27 is provided at the same height as the lock piece 26 so as to protrude from the end side 25a. In addition, since the lock piece 26 and the insertion piece 27 are the well-known techniques generally employ | adopted, the detailed description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

  Further, the lock piece 26 and the insertion piece 27 are located on the lower piece 202 on the lower side in the height direction of the enveloping sheet 2 (between a lower folding piece 28 and an upper folding piece 29 described later), and have a width. It is provided at the same position in the direction.

  On the lower side in the height direction of the encapsulating sheet 2, a lower folding piece 28 is provided with a cut line and a folding line as outer shapes so as to straddle each folding line 25. Each lower folding piece 28 is provided at the same height position. Moreover, the notch part 203 is provided in the edge 25a at the same height as each lower folding piece 28, and is notched inward.

  On the upper side of the lower folding piece 28 in the enveloping sheet 2, an upper folding piece 29 having a cut line and a folding curve as outer shapes is provided so as to straddle the folding lines 25. Each upper folding piece 29 is provided at the same height position. The upper folding piece 29 is formed wider than the lower folding piece 28. Moreover, the notch part 204 is provided in the edge 25a at the same height as each upper folding piece 29, and is notched inward.

(Function)
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state where cut flowers are accommodated in a cut flower transport container,
FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view showing a state in which the cut flower is accommodated in the cut flower transport container and the upper piece of the encapsulated sheet is opened in order to see the cut flower inside.
The operation of the cut flower transport container A1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

In packaging the cut flowers 3 in the cut flower transport container A1, first, the container body 1 is placed on the floor surface, and water is put into the container portion 17.
Next, the cut flower 3 is inserted into the container part 17 from the upper mouth part 173. Since the container part 17 of the container main body 1 is not so deep as shown in FIG. 4, when inserting the cut flower 3, there is little possibility that a stem and a leaf will rub against a container and be damaged. Thereby, unlike the conventional relatively deep container, it is not necessary to pay much attention in the housing operation.

Next, the enveloping sheet 2 in an unfolded state is folded inward at each folding line 25 and assembled into a cylindrical shape so as to surround the cut flower 3 above the mouth 173 of the container body 1 so that the lower part of the encapsulating sheet 2 Is attached to the container body 1.
Assembling of the encapsulating sheet 2 is carried out by bending it as described above into a rectangular tube shape, and then covering a part of the side plate 20 at the other end with the receiving plate 24 at one end from the side. Each insertion piece 27 is engaged.

  For mounting the encapsulating sheet 2 on the container body 1, first, the lower part of the encapsulating sheet 2 is externally fitted to the support frame 10 of the container body 1, and the four corners at the lower end of the encapsulating sheet 2 are supported by the support frame 10. Are placed on the mounting step portion 140 of the engaging portion 14 provided on each of the leg portions 12 and further folded inward by pressing each lower folding piece 28 and each upper folding piece 29 of the encapsulating sheet 2 with a finger, Each lower folding piece 28 is engaged with each lower engagement hole 15 provided in each leg portion 12 of the container main body 1, and each upper folding piece 29 is placed on the upper surface portion 13 of the container main body 1 (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 5). (See FIG. 8 described later).

  In the operation (procedure) for mounting the encapsulating sheet 2 at this time, even if the cut flower 3 spreads out so as to fall outward, the encapsulated sheet 2 wraps the cut flower 3 from the outside. 2 can prevent a stem and a leaf from being damaged.

Thus, according to cut flower conveyance container A1, packaging of cut flower 3 can be performed more easily, preventing the damages, such as a stem and a leaf. Since the encapsulating sheet 2 is formed of corrugated cardboard, a part of the upper side can be cut out according to the height of the cut flower 3 if necessary.
Since the encapsulating sheet 2 is provided with the handle holes 210 and 230, the cut flower transport container A1 in a state where the cut flower 3 is packaged can be carried and carried by the handle holes 210 and 230 of the encapsulating sheet 2. it can.

  Further, in the state in which the cut flowers 3 are packaged as described above, the upper portion 201 constituting the side plate 20 of the encapsulating sheet 2 can be opened to form the window portion 206. According to this, in the case where it is not sufficient to just look from the upper opening of the encapsulating sheet 2, the type and state of the cut flowers 3 housed therein can be displayed without removing the encapsulating sheet 2 from the container body 1. 206 can be confirmed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state in which cut flower transport containers are stacked and arranged in two stages.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing the state of the joints of the stacked cut flower transport containers,
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing the joint portion of the stacked cut flower conveyance containers and showing the state of the engagement portion between the container body and the encapsulating sheet.

  The cut flower transport container A1 that accommodates and packages the cut flowers 3 as described above can be stacked. When stacking the cut flower transport container A1, the support frame 10 of the container body 1 of the upper cut flower transport container A1 is fitted on the upper part of the encapsulated sheet 2 of the lower cut flower transport container A1, and the upper part of the encapsulated sheet 2 The lower surface (reference number omitted) on the inner side of the mounting step portion 140 on the back side of the engaging portion 14 is placed on the four corner portions. In this way, the cut flower transport containers A1 can be stacked, and space efficiency can be improved during storage and transport of the cut flower transport container A1.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing another embodiment of the cut flower carrying container according to the present invention.
In addition, in drawing, the same or equivalent code | symbol is attached | subjected and shown to said cut flower conveyance container A1, and the overlapping description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

Cut flower conveyance container A2 has the structure which combined the container main body 1 of the same structure as the container main body 1 of the said cut flower conveyance container A1, and the encapsulation sheet 2a of a structure different from the said encapsulation sheet 2. FIG.
The enveloping sheet 2a is formed so that the width of each side plate 20a is narrower than that of the encapsulating sheet 2, and is slightly thinner in a state where it is assembled into a rectangular tube shape.

  Further, the encapsulating sheet 2 a is formed so that the height in the vertical direction is lower than that of the encapsulating sheet 2. Further, the structure is different in that a cut line for forming an upper piece that becomes a movable piece for forming the window portion is not provided. Although not visible in FIG. 9, the handle hole is provided in the same manner as the encapsulating sheet 2.

As shown in FIG. 9, after the lower part is externally fitted to the container body 1, the encapsulating sheet 2 a is engaged with each lower folding piece 28 a folded inside and inserted into each upper engagement hole 16 of the container body 1. Further, the upper folding piece 29a can be folded inward and placed on the upper surface portion 13 of the container body 1 for mounting.
The hook portion 160 provided in the upper engagement hole 16 is configured so that the upper end of the lower folding piece 28a is hooked when the lower folding piece 28a is engaged with the upper engagement hole 16, in particular, the enveloping sheet 2a. The encapsulating sheet 2a is prevented from being detached when it is lifted.

  The cut flower transport container A2 is suitable for packaging cut flowers that are shorter than the cut flowers packed in the cut flower transport container A1. In addition, since it is not a structure that can be stacked, it is preferable to use shelves or shelves provided in multiple stages in order to increase space efficiency when storing and transporting.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the container body constituting the cut flower transport container.
As for the container main body 1a, the container part 17a is formed in the bottomed cylindrical shape. The portions other than the container portion 17a have the same structure as the container main body 1 shown in FIG.
In addition, in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and shown to the same location as the container main body 1, and the overlapping description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

  The terms and expressions used in the present specification are merely explanatory and not restrictive, and do not exclude terms and expressions equivalent to the above terms and expressions. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

The disassembled perspective view which shows embodiment of the cut flower conveyance container which concerns on this invention. The perspective view of the container main body which comprises a cut flower conveyance container. The expanded view of the to-be-wrapped sheet | seat which comprises a cut flower conveyance container. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the state which accommodated the cut flower in the cut flower conveyance container. Explanatory perspective drawing which shows the state which accommodated the cut flower in the cut flower conveyance container, and opened the upper piece of the encapsulated sheet | seat in order to see the cut flower inside. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which stacked and arranged the cut flower conveyance container in two steps. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the state of the junction part of the stacked cut flower conveyance container. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the junction part of the stacked cut flower conveyance container, and shows the state of the engaging part of a container main body and a covering sheet. The front view which shows other embodiment of the cut flower conveyance container which concerns on this invention. The perspective view which shows other embodiment of the container main body which comprises a cut flower conveyance container.

Explanation of symbols

A1 Cut flower transport container 1 Container body 10 Support frame 11 Bottom surface portion 12 Leg portion 13 Upper surface portion 14 Engagement portion 140 Mounting step portion 15 Lower engagement hole 16 Upper engagement hole 160 Hanging portion 17 Container portion 170 Side portion 171 Bottom portion 172 Hanging strip portion 173 Mouth portion 2 Encapsulating sheet 20, 21, 22, 23 Side plate 201 Upper piece 202 Lower piece 203 Notched portion 204 Notched portion 205 Cut line 206 Window portion 210, 230 Handle hole 24 Receiving plate 25 Folding curve 25a End 26 Lock piece 27 Insert piece 28 Lower fold piece 29 Upper fold piece 3 Cut flower A2 Cut flower transport container 2a Covered sheet 28a Lower fold piece 29a Upper fold piece 1a Container body 17a Container part

  The present invention relates to a cut flower transport container. More specifically, for example, the present invention relates to a cut flower transport container that can more easily wrap cut flowers without damaging stems, leaves, etc., and can stack the containers in a state where cut flowers are packaged.

Conventionally, various containers are used to convey or transport cut flowers. At first, a bucket-shaped one was used. However, when the cut flower to be accommodated was long, there was a drawback that the cut flower was easily damaged, such as a broken stem.
Therefore, in recent years, a container has been proposed that can cut flowers of different lengths and can be packaged and transported in a state that is difficult to damage (see Patent Document 1).

  The container described in Patent Document 1 is composed of a container body and an upper frame having different structures. This container can handle cut flowers with a short length by using the container body alone. In addition, the upper frame body is placed on the upper part of the container body and combined to increase the overall height so that it can cope with long cut flowers. In addition, when using combining a container main body and an upper frame, it accommodates so that a cut flower may be dropped from an upper opening part in the combined state.

JP 2002-326630 A

However, the container described in Patent Document 1 has the following problems.
First, when storing cut flowers as described above, the cut flowers are stored by dropping them from a relatively narrow mouth on the container, so that the stems and leaves of the cut flowers are not rubbed and damaged by the upper frame. Since it was necessary to pay close attention to the packaging, there was a problem that the packaging work was difficult.

  Furthermore, since the containers cannot be stacked with the cut flowers packaged, the space efficiency during storage and transportation is extremely poor. In addition, for example, in order to stack containers in a truck luggage compartment or the like, a heavy and bulky shelf or shelves is required, and there is a problem that the loading weight increases accordingly.

(Object of the present invention)
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a container that can more easily accommodate and transport cut flowers without damaging stems, leaves, or the like.
Still another object is to provide a cut flower packaging container that can be stacked in a state where cut flowers are packaged and is convenient for transporting operations in addition to the above-mentioned object.

Means taken by the present invention to solve the above problems are as follows.
The present invention
A container body having a mouth portion into which a cut flower stem is inserted;
An unwrapped sheet that can be formed by assembling the developed one into a cylindrical shape, surrounding the top of the mouth of the container body, and detachable from the container body;
With
The container body is
The outer frame has a support frame that is formed by raising the legs from four locations that are the corners of the bottom surface having a rectangular shape in plan view,
The leg portion is formed so as to swell outward with a plate-like body, and at the lower end portion of each leg portion, an engaging portion is provided that bulges outward and is hollow inside,
Furthermore, the container body is
Placing the lower end of the encapsulation sheet in the state assembled to the tubular, and placing the stepped portion of the outer upper portion of the engaging portion,
The required number of engagement holes provided in the outer surface of the leg ,
A fitting part for attaching the container body so that it can be attached and detached to the upper part of the encapsulated sheet in a state of being assembled into a cylindrical shape,
With
In the encapsulating sheet,
An engagement portion is provided that can be engaged with each engagement hole of the container main body and can fix the encapsulating sheet to the container main body in cooperation with each engagement hole by being engaged,
When stacking the cut flower transport container, the support frame of the container body of the upper cut flower transport container is fitted on the upper part of the lower cover sheet of the cut flower transport container. The corner portion is configured to place the lower surface on the inner side of the mounting step on the back side of the engaging portion.
It is a cut flower transport container.

  The material of the container body and the encapsulating sheet is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to employ, for example, synthetic resin or paper (such as cardboard) in order to reduce the weight of the container and reduce the cost of the material. These materials may be employed independently in the respective containers of the container body and the encapsulating sheet, or may be employed in combination.

  In the present specification and claims, the first engaging element (including the deformed portion of the encapsulating sheet) includes the “lower engaging hole, the upper surface portion, the lower folded piece, the upper folded piece”, the second The engagement element (including the deformed part of the encapsulating sheet) is “upper engagement hole, lower folding piece”, the mounting part is “upper surface part”, and the receiving part (engagement element of the container body) is “lower part” "Engagement hole, upper engagement hole", fitting part is "engagement part", blocking means is "mounting step part", engagement element of the container body is "upper engagement hole, lower engagement hole" "Is used as a term that includes" cut flowers ". Moreover, a container is used suitably as a conveyance container of cut flowers.

(Function)
The operation of the container according to the present invention will be described. Here, the constituent elements used in the description are assigned in correspondence with the reference numerals given to the respective parts in the embodiments described later. These reference numerals are the same as the reference numerals described in the claims of the claims. Similarly, it is only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the contents, and the meaning of each component is not limited to the above-described parts.

The envelope sheet (2) is wound around the container body (1) to form a self-supporting cylindrical body above the container body.
At this time, the container body (1) and the first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) of the enveloping sheet (2) cooperate with the load applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2). Thus, the second engaging elements (15, 28) cooperate to prevent the encapsulating sheet from being detached from the container body by the pulling force applied to the wrapped encapsulating sheet.

  The container body (1) and the first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) and the second engaging elements (15, 28) of the encapsulating sheet (2) are composed of the encapsulating sheet (2). Receiving a plurality of deformed portions (28, 29) that form a protruding portion on the inside by pressing a part of the container from the outside, and a mounting portion (13) provided on the container body (1) and a receiving protruding portion The parts (15, 16) support the load applied to the wrapped enveloping sheet (2) in cooperation with each other, and are covered by the lifting force applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2). Collaboratively prevent the wrapping sheet from detaching from the container body.

  The one deformed portion serves both as the support projecting portion and the locking projecting portion, and the mounting portion and the receiving portion serve as both cooperate with the load applied to the enveloping sheet (2) wound by the portion. Supports and prevents the encapsulating sheet from being detached from the container body by the lifting force applied to the encapsulated encapsulating sheet (2).

  The container body (1) having the fitting portion (14) and the blocking means (140) on the bottom surface of the container body (1) is provided with the upper portion of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) on the bottom surface of the container body (1). Even if fitted, the blocking means (140) prevents excessive entry of the tubular body.

  When packaging cut flowers in the container (A), first, place the container body (1) on the floor and put water. Next, the cut flower is inserted into the container body (1) from the mouth (173). The container body (1) is not very deep, so when inserting cut flowers, there is not much risk of the stems and leaves rubbing against the container body (1) and scratching, and it is not necessary to be as careful as conventional containers Absent.

Next, while assembling the enveloping sheet (2) in the expanded (or open) state into a cylindrical shape, surrounding the cut flower above the mouth (173) of the container body (1), the encapsulating sheet (2 ) Is attached to the container body (1). In the operation (procedure) at this time, the cut flowers are wrapped from the outside with the encapsulating sheet (2), so even if the cut flowers fall down and spread out, the encapsulating sheet (2) damages the stem and leaves. Not much.
Thus, according to the cut flower transport container (A), cut flowers can be wrapped more easily without damaging stems, leaves, and the like.

  The containers (A) that contain and package cut flowers as described above can be stacked. When stacking the containers, the container body (1) of the upper container (A) is attached to the upper part of the encapsulating sheet (2) of the lower container (A) by fitting or the like. Since the containers (A) can be stacked in this way, space efficiency can be improved during storage and transportation.

(A) According to the present invention, after an article such as a cut flower is inserted into the container body or the container body, it can be packaged so as to be wrapped from the outside with a cylindrical body formed of an encapsulated sheet. Packaging can be performed more easily without damaging the encapsulated articles such as leaves.

(B) A container in which containers can be stacked in a state where articles such as cut flowers are packaged can increase space efficiency during storage and transportation.

The present invention will be described in detail based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of a cut flower transport container according to the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a container body constituting a cut flower conveyance container,
FIG. 3 is a development view of the encapsulating sheet constituting the cut flower conveyance container.

The cut flower transport container A1 is composed of a container body 1 made of synthetic resin and an encapsulating sheet 2 formed of cardboard. The container body 1 has rigidity or semi-rigidity.
In addition, as long as there is no hindrance in the later-described functionality as the container body 1, for example, a container having flexibility or flexibility can be employed. Further, the encapsulating sheet 2 has a self-supporting property when formed in a cylindrical shape, and has a sufficient strength that can be supported when another cut flower transport container A1 is stacked on the upper portion.

The container main body 1 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 1, FIG.
The container body 1 has a support frame 10. The support frame 10 has a bottom surface portion 11 whose outer shape is a quadrilateral shape in plan view, and leg portions 12 are formed to rise from four locations that are corner portions of the bottom surface portion 11.
Each leg portion 12 is provided with a slight inward inclination, and an upper surface portion 13 is formed on the upper portion thereof in parallel with the bottom surface portion 11.

  Each leg 12 is formed of a plate-like body that is curved in an arc shape so as to bulge outward in the circumferential direction. An engaging portion 14 bulging outward is provided at the lower end portion of each leg portion 12 so as to be connected to the bottom surface portion 11. A horizontal mounting step 140 is provided on the upper portion of the engaging portion 14. The inside of the engaging portion 14 is hollow.

A lower engagement hole 15 that is cut out in a substantially rectangular shape and penetrated is provided slightly above the engagement portion 14 in each leg portion 12.
Also, an upper engagement hole 16 that is slightly smaller than the lower engagement hole 15 and is cut out and penetrated in a substantially rectangular shape is provided above the lower engagement hole 15 in each leg portion 12. A hooking portion 160 formed in a wave shape is provided on the upper edge portion of the upper engagement hole 16. The operation of the hanging portion 160 will be described later. In addition, each engagement part 14, each lower engagement hole 15, and each upper engagement hole 16 are each provided in the same height position.

  A container portion 17 is provided inside the upper surface portion 13 so as to be connected to the upper surface portion 13. The upper opening of the container part 17 is a mouth part 173. The container part 17 has a substantially quadrangular shape in plan view, and is formed so as to slightly narrow toward the bottom part. The side part 170 of the container part 17 is rounded at four places in the circumferential direction.

The bottom portion 171 of the container portion 17 is provided horizontally, and a gap is formed between the bottom portion 171 and the grounding surface so that the height thereof is slightly higher than the bottom surface portion 11, that is, when the container body 1 is placed on a flat surface. Is set to be. In addition, the required number of retaining strips 172 are provided on the inner bottom surface of the bottom 171 so that the cut ends of the cut flower stems can be hung so as to be difficult to move.
In addition, the arrangement | positioning of the said latching strip part will not be specifically limited if a cut flower does not move easily.

  The encapsulating sheet 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, the encapsulating sheet 2 is formed in a planar shape as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the outer surface side of the encapsulating sheet 2 is shown in a visible state.

  The encapsulating sheet 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in the unfolded state as shown in FIG. The enveloping sheet 2 includes a first side plate 20, a second side plate 21, a third side plate 22, a fourth side plate 23, which have four sides of the same width in the width direction (lateral direction in FIG. 2). The receiving plate 24 is provided. The receiving plate 24 is formed narrower than each side plate. Each of the five plates in total has a folding line 25 between them, and is divided by these four parallel folding lines 25.

  In FIG. 3, the first side plate 20 at the left end has an upper piece 201 and a lower piece 202 by a cut line 205 provided by cutting from an end side 25a at a substantially middle portion in the height direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). It is divided into. The upper piece 201 is a movable piece that constitutes a window portion forming means and opens to form the window portion 206 when checking cut flowers inside the encapsulating sheet 2. The position of the cut line 205 is not limited to the height position, and can be set as appropriate. The size of the window 206 to be formed can be set as appropriate.

On the upper side in the height direction of the second side plate 21 and the fourth side plate 23, horizontally long oval handle holes 210 and 230 are provided so as to penetrate the front and back surfaces.
The folding line 25 between the fourth side plate 23 and the receiving plate 24 is located on the upper piece 201 side on the upper side in the height direction of the encapsulating sheet 2 (a position slightly lower than the handle holes 210 and 230). A lock piece 26 is provided with a score line and a folding line as the outer shape.

  An insertion piece 27 is provided at the same height as the lock piece 26 so as to protrude from the end side 25a. In addition, since the lock piece 26 and the insertion piece 27 are the well-known techniques generally employ | adopted, the detailed description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

  Further, the lock piece 26 and the insertion piece 27 are located on the lower piece 202 on the lower side in the height direction of the enveloping sheet 2 (between a lower folding piece 28 and an upper folding piece 29 described later), and have a width. It is provided at the same position in the direction.

  On the lower side in the height direction of the encapsulating sheet 2, a lower folding piece 28 is provided with a cut line and a folding line as outer shapes so as to straddle each folding line 25. Each lower folding piece 28 is provided at the same height position. Moreover, the notch part 203 is provided in the edge 25a at the same height as each lower folding piece 28, and is notched inward.

  On the upper side of the lower folding piece 28 in the enveloping sheet 2, an upper folding piece 29 having a cut line and a folding curve as outer shapes is provided so as to straddle the folding lines 25. Each upper folding piece 29 is provided at the same height position. The upper folding piece 29 is formed wider than the lower folding piece 28. Moreover, the notch part 204 is provided in the edge 25a at the same height as each upper folding piece 29, and is notched inward.

(Function)
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state where cut flowers are accommodated in a cut flower transport container,
FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view showing a state in which the cut flower is accommodated in the cut flower transport container and the upper piece of the encapsulated sheet is opened in order to see the cut flower inside.
The operation of the cut flower transport container A1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

In packaging the cut flowers 3 in the cut flower transport container A1, first, the container body 1 is placed on the floor surface, and water is put into the container portion 17.
Next, the cut flower 3 is inserted into the container part 17 from the upper mouth part 173. Since the container part 17 of the container main body 1 is not so deep as shown in FIG. 4, when inserting the cut flower 3, there is little possibility that a stem and a leaf will rub against a container and be damaged. Thereby, unlike the conventional relatively deep container, it is not necessary to pay much attention in the housing operation.

Next, the enveloping sheet 2 in an unfolded state is folded inward at each folding line 25 and assembled into a cylindrical shape so as to surround the cut flower 3 above the mouth 173 of the container body 1 so that the lower part of the encapsulating sheet 2 Is attached to the container body 1.
Assembling of the encapsulating sheet 2 is carried out by bending it as described above into a rectangular tube shape, and then covering a part of the side plate 20 at the other end with the receiving plate 24 at one end from the side. Each insertion piece 27 is engaged.

  For mounting the encapsulating sheet 2 on the container body 1, first, the lower part of the encapsulating sheet 2 is externally fitted to the support frame 10 of the container body 1, and the four corners at the lower end of the encapsulating sheet 2 are supported by the support frame 10. Are placed on the mounting step portion 140 of the engaging portion 14 provided on each of the leg portions 12 and further folded inward by pressing each lower folding piece 28 and each upper folding piece 29 of the encapsulating sheet 2 with a finger, Each lower folding piece 28 is engaged with each lower engagement hole 15 provided in each leg portion 12 of the container main body 1, and each upper folding piece 29 is placed on the upper surface portion 13 of the container main body 1 (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 5). (See FIG. 8 described later).

  In the operation (procedure) for mounting the encapsulating sheet 2 at this time, even if the cut flower 3 spreads out so as to fall outward, the encapsulated sheet 2 wraps the cut flower 3 from the outside. 2 can prevent a stem and a leaf from being damaged.

Thus, according to cut flower conveyance container A1, packaging of cut flower 3 can be performed more easily, preventing the damages, such as a stem and a leaf. Since the encapsulating sheet 2 is formed of corrugated cardboard, a part of the upper side can be cut out according to the height of the cut flower 3 if necessary.
Since the encapsulating sheet 2 is provided with the handle holes 210 and 230, the cut flower transport container A1 in a state where the cut flower 3 is packaged can be carried and carried by the handle holes 210 and 230 of the encapsulating sheet 2. it can.

  Further, in the state in which the cut flowers 3 are packaged as described above, the upper portion 201 constituting the side plate 20 of the encapsulating sheet 2 can be opened to form the window portion 206. According to this, in the case where it is not sufficient to just look from the upper opening of the encapsulating sheet 2, the type and state of the cut flowers 3 housed therein can be displayed without removing the encapsulating sheet 2 from the container body 1. 206 can be confirmed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state in which cut flower transport containers are stacked and arranged in two stages.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing the state of the joints of the stacked cut flower transport containers,
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing the joint portion of the stacked cut flower conveyance containers and showing the state of the engagement portion between the container body and the encapsulating sheet.

  The cut flower transport container A1 that accommodates and packages the cut flowers 3 as described above can be stacked. When stacking the cut flower transport container A1, the support frame 10 of the container body 1 of the upper cut flower transport container A1 is fitted on the upper part of the encapsulated sheet 2 of the lower cut flower transport container A1, and the upper part of the encapsulated sheet 2 The lower surface (reference number omitted) on the inner side of the mounting step portion 140 on the back side of the engaging portion 14 is placed on the four corner portions. In this way, the cut flower transport containers A1 can be stacked, and space efficiency can be improved during storage and transport of the cut flower transport container A1.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing another embodiment of the cut flower carrying container according to the present invention.
In addition, in drawing, the same or equivalent code | symbol is attached | subjected and shown to said cut flower conveyance container A1, and the overlapping description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

Cut flower conveyance container A2 has the structure which combined the container main body 1 of the same structure as the container main body 1 of the said cut flower conveyance container A1, and the encapsulation sheet 2a of a structure different from the said encapsulation sheet 2. FIG.
The enveloping sheet 2a is formed so that the width of each side plate 20a is narrower than that of the encapsulating sheet 2, and is slightly thinner in a state where it is assembled into a rectangular tube shape.

  Further, the encapsulating sheet 2 a is formed so that the height in the vertical direction is lower than that of the encapsulating sheet 2. Further, the structure is different in that a cut line for forming an upper piece that becomes a movable piece for forming the window portion is not provided. Although not visible in FIG. 9, the handle hole is provided in the same manner as the encapsulating sheet 2.

As shown in FIG. 9, after the lower part is externally fitted to the container body 1, the encapsulating sheet 2 a is engaged with each lower folding piece 28 a folded inside and inserted into each upper engagement hole 16 of the container body 1. Further, the upper folding piece 29a can be folded inward and placed on the upper surface portion 13 of the container body 1 for mounting.
The hook portion 160 provided in the upper engagement hole 16 is configured so that the upper end of the lower folding piece 28a is hooked when the lower folding piece 28a is engaged with the upper engagement hole 16, in particular, the enveloping sheet 2a. The encapsulating sheet 2a is prevented from being detached when it is lifted.

  The cut flower transport container A2 is suitable for packaging cut flowers that are shorter than the cut flowers packed in the cut flower transport container A1. In addition, since it is not a structure that can be stacked, it is preferable to use shelves or shelves provided in multiple stages in order to increase space efficiency when storing and transporting.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the container body constituting the cut flower transport container.
As for the container main body 1a, the container part 17a is formed in the bottomed cylindrical shape. The portions other than the container portion 17a have the same structure as the container main body 1 shown in FIG.
In addition, in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and shown to the same location as the container main body 1, and the overlapping description about a structure is abbreviate | omitted.

  The terms and expressions used in the present specification are merely explanatory and not restrictive, and do not exclude terms and expressions equivalent to the above terms and expressions. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

The disassembled perspective view which shows embodiment of the cut flower conveyance container which concerns on this invention. The perspective view of the container main body which comprises a cut flower conveyance container. The expanded view of the to-be-wrapped sheet | seat which comprises a cut flower conveyance container. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the state which accommodated the cut flower in the cut flower conveyance container. Explanatory perspective drawing which shows the state which accommodated the cut flower in the cut flower conveyance container, and opened the upper piece of the encapsulated sheet | seat in order to see the cut flower inside. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which stacked and arranged the cut flower conveyance container in two steps. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the state of the junction part of the stacked cut flower conveyance container. Cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the junction part of the stacked cut flower conveyance container, and shows the state of the engaging part of a container main body and a covering sheet. The front view which shows other embodiment of the cut flower conveyance container which concerns on this invention. The perspective view which shows other embodiment of the container main body which comprises a cut flower conveyance container.

A1 Cut flower transport container 1 Container body 10 Support frame 11 Bottom surface portion 12 Leg portion 13 Upper surface portion 14 Engagement portion 140 Mounting step portion 15 Lower engagement hole 16 Upper engagement hole 160 Hanging portion 17 Container portion 170 Side portion 171 Bottom portion 172 Hanging strip portion 173 Mouth portion 2 Encapsulating sheet 20, 21, 22, 23 Side plate 201 Upper piece 202 Lower piece 203 Notched portion 204 Notched portion 205 Cut line 206 Window portion 210, 230 Handle hole 24 Receiving plate 25 Folding curve 25a End 26 Lock piece 27 Insert piece 28 Lower fold piece 29 Upper fold piece 3 Cut flower A2 Cut flower transport container 2a Covered sheet 28a Lower fold piece 29a Upper fold piece 1a Container body 17a Container part

Claims (8)

A container body (1), and an encapsulating sheet (2) wound around the container body to form a self-supporting cylindrical body above the container body,
The container body (1) and the enveloping sheet (2) are provided with first engaging elements (15, 28) (13, 29) that support the load applied to the wrapped enveloping sheet (2) in cooperation. A second engaging element (15, 28) that cooperates to prevent the encapsulating sheet from detaching from the container body by a pulling force applied to the wrapped encapsulating sheet,
The first engagement elements (15, 28) (13, 29) and the second engagement elements (15, 28) are formed individually or in combination.
container. A container body (1) formed of a synthetic resin, and a paper encapsulating sheet (2) wound around the container body to form a self-supporting cylindrical body above the container body,
The encapsulating sheet (2) has a plurality of deforming portions (28, 29) that press a part of the encapsulating sheet from the outside to form a protruding portion on the inside, and the plurality of deforming portions (28, 29) ) Includes a support protrusion and a locking protrusion,
The container body (1) has a placing portion (13) for placing the supporting projection portion of the encapsulating sheet, and a receiving portion (15, 16) for receiving the locking projection portion.
container. One deforming part serves as both the support projecting part and the locking projecting part, and the placing part and the receiving part serve as both,
The container according to claim 2. The container body (1) has a fitting portion (14) for fitting the upper portion of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) on the bottom surface, and the fitting portion (14) is a cylindrical body. Having blocking means (140) to block excessive entry,
The container according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A container body (1) having a mouth part (173) into which a stem portion of cut flowers is inserted at the top;
An unrolled sheet (2) that can be assembled and formed into a cylindrical shape, detachably attached to the container body (1) so as to surround the upper part of the mouth part (173) of the container body (1),
With
The container body (1)
A placing portion (140) capable of placing the lower end portion in a state where the encapsulating sheet (2) is assembled into a cylindrical shape; and
Engagement holes (15) provided in the required number on the outer surface of the container body (1),
A fitting part (14) for detachably mounting the container body (1) on the upper part of the encapsulating sheet (2) assembled in a cylindrical shape,
With
The encapsulating sheet (2)
It is possible to engage with each engagement hole (15) of the container body (1), and by fixing it, the envelope sheet (2) is fixed to the container body (1) in cooperation with each engagement hole (15). An engaging portion (28) capable of being provided,
container. The encapsulating sheet (2) includes window forming means (201) for forming an openable / closable window (206) through which the inside of the cylindrical body formed of the encapsulating sheet (2) can be seen. ing,
The container according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The enveloping sheet (2) has a handle (210),
The container according to any one of claims 1 to 6. After the article (3) is stored in the container body (1), the encapsulating sheet (2) is wound around the container body (1) to form a cylindrical body around the article, and the enveloping sheet is further engaged. Deforming the combination element (28, 29) to engage with the engagement element (15, 16) of the container body;
Packaging method for goods.

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