JP2009249010A - Pouch replacing container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pouch replacing container capable of omitting work of refilling a container from a pouch, which is conventionally performed, by continuously using a holder with replacing a spent pouch with a new pouch containing a content. <P>SOLUTION: The pouch replacing container includes a supporting body A1 for holding a pouch made by sealing the outer peripheral edges of at least two sets of front and back laminated films. The supporting body has an ellipsoidal column-like or rectangular parallelepiped shape, guide ribs 6 are perpendicularly made at two positions on the side faces of the opposing inner sides of the side faces with narrow widths, side seal parts of the pouch are inserted into slits between the ribs and supported, and the upper part of the pouch is cut in this supported condition. The pouch in an open state is used as a container. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a container for gel, solid, or liquid contents. In particular, the present invention relates to a pouch replacement container that can eliminate refilling of contents from a pouch to another container when using a pouch that is a container formed by sealing the outer peripheral edges of two sets of front and back laminated films.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a package (pouch) in which contents such as an aromatic deodorant for refilling, retort food, or aseptic packaged food, freshness-maintained packaged food, and pharmaceuticals are hermetically packaged is known. Such a pouch is configured to perform initial opening of the pouch by tearing in a horizontal direction using notches formed on the left and right sides of the pouch as an opening start point. In addition, standing pouches that are self-supporting are also well known in the sense that when the contents are put in the pouch, the bottom part spreads out and does not fall over.
Aromatic deodorants used in homes and the like have been sold in plastic containers, but once the aromatic deodorant in the container is gone, the refilled aromatic deodorant contained in the pouch Purchased and refilled this refill fragrance deodorant into an empty container.

However, when refilling the fragrance deodorant for refilling into the empty container as described above, the refilling operation is carried out with the resin-made flexible bag in hand, and since the bag is flexible, The position is unstable, and it takes time and effort to refill the mouth part of the container and the mouth part of the bag.
In order to solve such a problem, there has been proposed a liquid take-out device in which it is not necessary to perform a refilling operation of a liquid and a bag for storing a refilling liquid can be used as it is. (Patent Document 1)
The apparatus proposed in Patent Document 1 includes a bag containing a liquid such as a detergent and provided with a liquid takeout member that can be opened and closed in the vicinity of one corner portion, and the bag can be set inside the bag on the upper end wall portion. The container main body of the upper end opening in which the cut | notch part which fits in the state which made the liquid extraction member protrude outside is formed, and the cover body which opens and closes the upper end opening part of this container main body.

With the above configuration, by setting a bag for storing a liquid such as a detergent in the container, there is no need to refill the liquid as in the conventional case, and the bag for storing the liquid can be used as it is, and can be used outside the container. It has been shown that liquid can be removed from the protruding liquid removal member.
However, in the container described in Patent Document 1, since the contents are liquids that do not want to be volatilized, there is a premise that the container is used in a sealed manner except during use. Therefore, when the contents are volatilized, such as fragrances, or when the contents are effective by absorbing components in the air, such as deodorants, they are exposed to the outside air during use. It is not possible to apply when the opened part is necessary.

In addition, for example, the form of the fragrance deodorant currently on the market is considered to be roughly divided into a type in which the container is replaced with a holding tool and a type in which the contents contained in the pouch are refilled into the main body container. However, since the container to be replaced with the holder is not a pouch but a molded container, it is not preferable in that the volume increases and the amount of waste increases. If it was a type that refills the contents of the pouch into the main body container, there was a problem that the work of refilling as described above would be troublesome.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 06-048465

  Set the pouch containing the contents such as fragrance deodorant on the holder, open it and use it with the contents in contact with the outside air. It is a problem to provide a pouch replacement container that eliminates the refilling work from the pouch to the container that has been conventionally performed by replacing the pouch with the holding tool.

The invention of claim 1 of the present invention is a replacement container comprising a support body that holds a pouch formed by sealing the outer peripheral edges of at least two sets of laminated films, the support body having an elliptical column shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape. A pair of guide ribs vertically enter two opposite side surfaces of the narrow side surface, and the upper portion of the pouch is cut and opened while the side seal portion of the pouch is inserted into the slit between the ribs and supported. The pouch replacement container is characterized in that the pouch itself in a state is used as a container.
The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention is the pouch replacement container according to claim 1, wherein the support has an elliptic cylinder shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a bottom surface is open.
The invention according to claim 3 of the present invention is the pouch replacement container according to claim 2, wherein the support is supported by fitting a base to the support.
A fourth aspect of the present invention is the pouch replacement container according to the first or second aspect, wherein a lid is fitted to the support.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the pouch replacement container according to the third aspect, wherein a gap is provided on the top surface of the lid.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the guide rib according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the depth of the slit formed by the guide rib is not less than 1/4 of the width of the side seal portion of the pouch. The pouch replacement container according to item 1.

  A replacement container comprising a support body that holds a pouch formed by sealing the outer peripheral edges of at least two sets of front and back laminated films, wherein the support body has an elliptical columnar shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and has a narrow side surface on the opposite side. A pair of guide ribs are vertically inserted in two places on the side, and the upper part of the pouch is cut with the side seal portion of the pouch inserted into and supported by the slit between the ribs, and the opened pouch itself is used as a container. The pouch replacement container is characterized by supporting the pouch with a support during use, so that the contents can be scattered or absorbed in the open air without falling down even when opened, and the quality retention period of the contents comes The work of refilling from a new pouch can be saved before.

  A replacement container comprising a support body for holding a pouch, wherein the support body has an elliptical columnar shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape, a bottom surface is open, and a pair of guide ribs are provided at two locations on opposite side surfaces of a narrow side surface. The pouch replacement container is characterized in that the upper part of the pouch is cut and the upper part of the pouch is cut with the side seal portion of the pouch inserted into the slit between the ribs and supported, and the opened pouch itself is used as a container. Since the pouch is supported by the support during use, the contents can be scattered or absorbed without falling down even in an opened state, and the work of refilling from a new pouch before the quality retention time of the contents comes. It can be omitted.

  By attaching a pair of guide ribs that form slits into which the side seal part of the pouch slides into the support, the effect of holding the pouch upright is improved, and the mouth of the pouch is wide open It is possible to hold and effectively volatilize the contents or to absorb components in the air.

In this case, the guide rib has a width such that the depth α of the slit formed thereby is 1/4 or more of the width β of the side seal portion of the pouch so that the side seal portion of the pouch fitted into the slit is It has the effect that the pouch is less likely to fall off the slit and the pouch is less likely to fall.
When the upright holding of the pouch by the support is unstable, the stability can be ensured by supporting the support by fitting the base to the support and supporting the support.
By fitting the lid to the support, it is possible to reduce contamination of foreign matters during use and spillage of contents during vibration.

Since the gap is provided on the top surface of the lid, particularly the contact between the contents and the outside air can be secured stably.
Molded plastic is generally used as the material for the support, the lid, and the base because of ease of manufacture and cost, but metal or glass can be used for reasons such as appearance and ease of reuse.

  By attaching a guide rib that forms a slit into which the side seal part of the pouch slides into the support body, it has the effect of maintaining a stable upright standing pouch that is unstable but has no independence by itself. Also in the pouch, it is possible to hold the pouch with the mouth wide open, and to effectively volatilize the contents or absorb the components in the air.

Several examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, a pouch replacement container of the type in which the top surface of the support body is open according to claim 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4. This type of pouch replacement container is designated as a pouch replacement container A, the corresponding support is A1, the pouch is A2, and the lid is A3.
FIG. 1 is a side view of a pouch A2 used in the pouch replacement container A of the present invention before opening. FIG. 2 is a schematic external view of the lid A3. FIG. 3 is a schematic external view of the pouch A2 in the same opened state. FIG. 4 is a schematic external view of the support A1.

The pouch used in the present invention is typically a standing pouch as illustrated in FIG. 1. After sealing the bottom seal (not shown) and the side seal 2 having a width β, the contents are stored and then the top seal 1 is used. The sealed state is shown. The side seal portion is provided with a notch 3 for opening at a portion close to the top seal.
In the present invention, since the side seal portion of the pouch is used for holding after opening, the shape of the pouch is not limited to the standing pouch, and any shape may be used as long as the side seal portion is sandwiched between the slits of the support. These pouches can be suitably used even with pouches that are planarly sealed and have no self-supporting property.

The material configuration and thickness of the pouch used in the present invention is not particularly limited, and ordinary pouch materials such as plastic films and aluminum foils are used alone or in a laminate. The treatment on the film surface for the development and maintenance of the adhesive strength of the laminate and the treatment for imparting barrier properties for protecting the contents before opening can be carried out by known methods.
The support for holding the pouch is, for example, in the shape of an elliptical cylinder or a rectangular parallelepiped as shown in A1 of FIG. 4, the top surface is open, and a pair of guide ribs 6 vertically enter the inner side surface on the narrow side. A slit 7 having a depth α for fitting the side seal portion is formed, and a similar one is also provided on the inner side surfaces facing each other.
In order for the pouches to be easily exchanged and for the pouches that have been exchanged and set not to fall down, the depth α of the slit 7 is preferably equal to or greater than ¼ of the width β of the side seal of the pouch.
With respect to the material structure and thickness of the support used in the present invention, a known plastic material such as polypropylene is preferable from the viewpoint of ease of molding and cost advantages as long as necessary strength and stability can be obtained.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of a lid A3 for reducing contamination of foreign matters during use and spillage of contents during vibration in the present invention. In particular, in order to ensure contact between the contents and the outside air, a top hole 4 is provided on the top surface of the lid A3. The lid used in the present invention is prized in that the molded plastic is light in weight and easy to mold, but glass or metal can also be used because of its high-class feeling and dirt resistance.

If an example of the usage method of the pouch replacement container of this invention is shown, the side seal of the pouch A2 will be formed in the slit 7 formed by the pair of guide ribs 6 on the side surface of the support A1 placed on the horizontal surface and the slit on the opposite side surface. 2 is inserted and supported, and the upper part of the pouch is cut from the notch 3 in parallel with the pouch width direction and opened. Thereby, the pouch A2 is held in a state in which the opened top surface spreads along the inner wall of the support A1 as shown in FIG. 3 and the side surface of the pouch is sandwiched by the slit 7 without falling down. It is possible to use the opened pouch itself as a container without transferring the contents from the pouch.
The opening timing of the pouch A2 may be before the side seal 2 of the pouch A2 is fitted into the slit 7 as described above, but may be after the fitting.
Furthermore, after the side seal 2 of the pouch A2 is fitted into the slit 7, the lid A3 provided with the top hole 4 is placed on the top surface of the support A1, so that foreign matters during use and spilled contents during vibration are covered. Etc. can be reduced.

  Next, a pouch changing container according to claim 2 in which the bottom surface of the support body is open will be described with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, and 7. This type of pouch changing container is designated as a pouch changing container B, the corresponding support is designated as B1, the pouch as B2, and the bottom as B3.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the pouch B2 used for the pouch replacement container B of the present invention before opening. FIG. 6 is a schematic external view of the support B1. FIG. 7 is a schematic external view of the base B3.
The pouch used in the present invention is typically a standing pouch as illustrated in FIG. 5. After sealing the bottom seal (not shown) and the side seal 2 having a width β, the contents are stored and then the top seal 1 is used. The sealed state is shown. The side seal portion is provided with a notch 3 for opening at a portion close to the top seal.

In the present invention, since the side seal portion of the pouch is used for holding after opening, the shape of the pouch is not limited to the standing pouch, and any shape may be used as long as the side seal portion is sandwiched between the slits of the support. These pouches can be suitably used even with pouches that are planarly sealed and have no self-supporting property.
The material configuration and thickness of the pouch used in the present invention is not particularly limited, and ordinary pouch materials such as plastic films and aluminum foils are used alone or in a laminate. The treatment on the film surface for the development and maintenance of the adhesive strength of the laminate and the treatment for imparting barrier properties for protecting the contents before opening can be carried out by known methods.

  The support body for holding the pouch is, for example, in the shape of an elliptical cylinder or a rectangular parallelepiped as shown in B1 of FIG. 6, the bottom surface is open, and a pair of guide ribs 6 are vertically disposed on the inner side surface. The slit 7 of the depth (alpha) for inserting is formed, The same thing is also provided in the inner side surface which opposes. Although the top surface of the support is closed, it has a top hole 4 for ensuring contact with the outside air. With respect to the material structure and thickness of the support, a known plastic material such as polypropylene is preferable from the viewpoint of ease of molding and cost advantage, as long as necessary strength and stability can be obtained.

In order for the pouches to be easily exchanged and for the pouches that have been exchanged and set not to fall down, the depth α of the slit 7 is preferably equal to or greater than ¼ of the width β of the side seal of the pouch.
In order to ensure the stability of the support, the base B3 as shown in FIG. 7 can be used in the present invention. The base B3 is for fitting and fixing the lower part of the support B1, and has, for example, a support guide 8 along the inner surface of the support B1. As the material of the base, molded plastic is used for ease of molding and cost. However, from the standpoint of self-supporting stability and luxury, metal, glass, or the like can be used.

  If an example of the usage method of the pouch replacement container of the present invention is shown, the upper part of the pouch is cut in parallel to the pouch width direction from the notch 3 and opened inside the support guide 8 of the base B3 placed on a horizontal plane. The pouch B2 is placed, and the support body B1 is covered with the side seal 2 of the pouch B2 inserted into and supported by the slit 7 formed by the pair of guide ribs 6 and the slits on the opposite side surfaces of the pouch B2. The fitting is stopped in contact with the outside of the support guide 8. Thereby, the pouch B2 is held in a state in which the top surface opened as shown in FIG. 3 spreads along the inner wall of the support B1, and the pouch side surface is sandwiched by the slit 7 without falling down, An open pouch itself can be used as a container without transferring contents from the pouch.

  Covering the support B1 provided with the top hole 4 on the top surface after the side seal 2 of the pouch B2 is fitted into the slit 7, covers the contents of foreign matter during use or vibration without using a separate lid. Spills can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to examples.

<Example 1>
Standing pouch (main body and bottom material: PET 12 μm / ONY 15 μm / LLDPE 100 μm) in which 200 g of gel-like deodorant is enclosed as the contents is opened using the support A1 (material: PP) and the lid A3 (material: PP). Made use of.
In the state where the side seal 2 of the pouch A2 is inserted into and supported by the slit 7 formed by the pair of guide ribs 6 and the slit of the opposite side surface on the side surface of the support A1 placed on a horizontal plane as shown in FIG. The upper part of the pouch was cut from 3 in parallel with the pouch width direction and opened.

  When the gel-like deodorant was left with the lid A3 having the top hole 4 in a state where the pouch was opened, the moisture in the contents was completely removed in 62 days, and the expiration date had passed. Therefore, a pouch having the same shape and configuration containing the contents before use was prepared separately, the used pouch was removed from the support, a new pouch was set, opened, and used again.

<Example 2>
Standing pouch (main body and bottom material: ONY 15 μm / LLDPE 120 μm) filled with 280 g of gel fragrance as the contents is used in the opened state using the support B1 (material: PP) and the base B3 (material: glass) Went.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pouch B2 is opened inside the support guide 8 of the base B3 placed on the horizontal plane, and the upper part of the pouch is cut in parallel with the pouch width direction from the notch 3 and opened. A state where B1 is supported by inserting the side seal 2 of the pouch B2 into the slit 7 formed by the pair of guide ribs 6 and the slit on the opposite side surface and contacting the outside of the support guide 8 of the bottom base B3. Stopped at.

When the gel-like fragrance was left in a state where the pouch was opened, the water content of the contents was completely removed in 91 days, and the expiration date had passed. Therefore, a pouch having the same shape and configuration containing the contents before use was prepared separately, the used pouch was removed from the support, a new pouch was set, opened, and used again.

  As described above, the replacement pouch container of the present invention is provided with a guide rib that forms a slit having a depth of 1/4 or more of the width of the side seal of the pouch into which the side seal portion of the pouch slides into the support. In addition to improving the effect of holding the pouch upright, it is possible to hold the pouch mouth wide open and effectively evaporate the contents or absorb the components in the air. . Furthermore, since the pouch is supported by the support even during long-term use, it can be stably held without falling even in the opened state.

  In addition, the position of the mouth of the bag is unstable due to the flexibility of the bag, which occurs when refilling the contents for refilling into another empty container. It takes time to perform refilling work, and it is now possible to easily replace it without the work of refilling from a new pouch, which has the problem of aroma deodorant spilling out of the container if you are not careful. It was.

Example of standing pouch A shape (side view before opening pouch A2) Example of shape of pouch replacement container A (appearance schematic diagram of lid A3) Example of shape of pouch replacement container A (appearance schematic diagram of pouch A2) Example of shape of pouch replacement container A (appearance schematic diagram of support A1) Example of standing pouch B shape (side view of pouch B2) Example of shape of pouch changing container B (appearance schematic diagram of support B1) Example of shape of pouch replacement container B (appearance schematic diagram of base B3)

Explanation of symbols

A1 ... support A2 ... pouch A3 ... lid B1 ... support B2 ... pouch B3 ... base 1 ... top seal 2 ... side seal 3 ... notch 4 ... top hole 5 ... contents 6 ... guide rib 7 ... slit 8 ... support Guide 9 ... Slit 10 ... Inner guide 11 ... Outer guide α ... Slit depth β ... Width of pouch side seal

Claims (6)

  A replacement container comprising a support body that holds a pouch formed by sealing the outer peripheral edges of at least two sets of front and back laminated films, wherein the support body has an elliptical columnar shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and has a narrow side surface on the opposite side. A pair of guide ribs are vertically inserted in two places on the side, and the upper part of the pouch is cut with the side seal portion of the pouch inserted into and supported by the slit between the ribs, and the opened pouch itself is used as a container. A pouch replacement container characterized by.   The pouch replacement container according to claim 1, wherein the support has an elliptic cylinder shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a bottom surface is open.   The pouch replacement container according to claim 2, wherein a base is fitted to the support to support the support.   The pouch replacement container according to claim 1, wherein a lid is fitted to the support. The pouch replacement container according to claim 3, wherein a gap is provided on the top surface of the lid.   The pouch replacement container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the guide rib has a slit formed by a depth of 1/4 or more of a width of a side seal portion of the pouch.

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