JP2010195487A - Container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a container that can effectively discharge inside pressure when the inside pressure is increased accompanied by the heat treatment of a contained food product. <P>SOLUTION: The container includes a container body 12 and a lid body 13 for closing an opening of the container body 12. A film tape 16 is wrapped around the container body 12, and the lid body 13 to maintain the lid body 13 in a closed state. In the part of the lid body 13 covered with the film tape 16, there are provided a release valve 21 for releasing the inside pressure and convex parts 18 for securing discharge passages 19 of fluid discharged from the release valve 21. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a container that accommodates, for example, uncooked food and can be heat-treated in a microwave oven in the accommodated state.

  Conventionally, as this type of container, for example, configurations as disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 have been proposed. In these conventional configurations, a container body having an upper surface opened and a lid body detachably fitted to the opening of the container body are configured. An escape portion for releasing the internal pressure is provided in the fitting portion of the lid body with respect to the container body at the outer periphery of the opening of the container body. When the internal pressure increases with the heat treatment of the contained food, the lid body is pushed up, the fitting of the lid body to the container body is partially released, and the internal pressure is released to the outside through the relief portion. .

JP 2001-80682 A JP 2001-97436 A

  However, in these conventional containers, when the fitting state of the lid body with respect to the container body varies and the fitting state of the lid body is strong, the lid body fits even if the internal pressure increases. Since it is difficult to release the internal pressure, the internal pressure cannot be properly released, and the lid may be opened or the liquid inside may be leaked. On the contrary, when the fitting state of the lid is weak, the liquid inside may leak from between the container main body and the lid even when the lid is not heated.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a container that can effectively release the internal pressure when the internal pressure increases due to the heat treatment of the contained food, and can prevent leakage of the internal liquid.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a container main body, a lid for closing the opening of the container main body, a container main body and a lid wound around the container main body, and holding the lid in a closed state. In the lid, in the lid, a position to be covered with the film tape is provided in order to secure a relief part for releasing the internal pressure and a discharge passage for the fluid released from the relief part. It is characterized by providing a convex portion.

  Therefore, in the container of this invention, since the escape part is in the state covered with the film tape at the upper end of the lid, it is possible to prevent the liquid inside from leaking out.

  In addition, when the internal pressure of the container rises when the container is heated with the food still contained in the container and the internal pressure of the container rises, the relief part is opened and the vapor gas etc. in the container is released from the relief part. Is done. In this case, since the film tape is separated from the escape portion by the convex portion provided on the lid body and a discharge passage for the released fluid is secured, a fluid such as a vapor gas discharged from the escape portion Can be smoothly discharged to the outside through the discharge passage without being blocked by the film tape.

  Further, in the above-mentioned configuration, the film tape is made of a heat-shrinkable resin, a step portion that contacts the width edge of the film tape is formed on the lid, and the film tape contracts to form a film. The position of the stepped portion may be set so that the width edge of the tape recedes from the stepped portion. When configured in this way, when the contained food is heat-treated, the width edge of the film tape is retracted from the stepped portion due to the shrinkage of the film tape, so a fluid such as a vapor gas discharged from the escape portion. Can be more smoothly discharged to the outside without being blocked by the film tape.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when the internal pressure is increased due to the heat treatment of the stored food, the pressure in the container can be released smoothly, and the liquid in the container can be discharged during cooking and at times other than cooking. Demonstrate the effect of preventing the leakage of.

The perspective view which shows the container of 1st Embodiment. Sectional drawing in the 2-2 line of FIG. The principal part perspective view which shows the state which heats accommodation food using the container of FIG. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. The perspective view which shows the container of 2nd Embodiment. Sectional drawing in the 6-6 line of FIG. The principal part perspective view which shows the state which heats stored food using the container of FIG. FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 7. The perspective view which shows the container of 3rd Embodiment. Sectional drawing in the 10-10 line | wire of FIG. The principal part perspective view which shows the state which heats accommodated food using the container of FIG. The fragmentary sectional view in the 12-12 line | wire of FIG.

(First embodiment)
Below, 1st Embodiment of the container which actualized this invention is described according to FIGS. 1-4.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container 11 of this embodiment is detachably fitted to a bowl-shaped container body 12 made of a heat-resistant resin having an open top surface and an opening 12 a of the container body 12. The dome-shaped lid 13 is made of a heat-resistant resin. Then, the lid 12 is fitted to the opening 12a of the container body 12 in a state where uncooked food (or cooked food) is accommodated in the container body 12, so that the opening 12a of the container body 12 is sealed. Closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pair of stepped upstanding regulating surfaces 14 are formed on the upper surface of the lid 13 so as to extend in parallel at a predetermined interval. A pair of inclined guide surfaces 15 are formed on the upper surface of the lid body 13 on the outer side between both ends of the regulating surfaces 14. A wide film tape 16 made of heat-shrinkable resin is wound between the restriction surfaces 14 and is wound around the outer surfaces of the container body 12 and the lid 13 so as to extend along the guide surfaces 15. Yes. The film tape 16 has an annular shape as a whole by bonding both ends on the bottom surface side of the container body 12, whereby the lid 13 is held in a closed state with respect to the container body 12 by the film tape 16. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a rectangular frame-shaped step portion 17 having a predetermined width is formed at a position surrounded by both the restricting surfaces 14 and both guide surfaces 15 on the upper surface of the lid body 13. . In the state where the film tape 16 is wound, the width end edges 16 a on both sides of the film tape 16 are in contact with and supported by the upper surface of the stepped portion 17 at a position adjacent to both the regulating surfaces 14. Further, when the film tape 16 made of heat-shrinkable resin is shrunk by heat during the heat treatment of the food stored in the container 11, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, both width ends of the film tape 16 are used. The position and width of the stepped portion 17 are set so that the edge 16a is retracted inward from the stepped portion 17 and is removed from the stepped portion 17.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a plurality of convex portions 18 are formed in a quadrangular annular shape at a position surrounded by a step portion 17 having a square frame shape on the upper surface of the lid body 13, that is, a position covered by the film tape 16. An array is formed at predetermined intervals along the region. And the discharge passage 19 for the fluid discharged | emitted from the relief valve 21 as an escape part mentioned later is divided by the recessed part between these convex parts 18. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the inner portion 20 of the rectangular annular region in which the protrusions 18 are arranged on the upper surface of the lid 13 is formed to be lower than the portion outside the rectangular annular region. . A relief valve 21 for releasing the internal pressure is formed in the inner portion 20 on the upper surface of the lid body 13. The relief valve 21 is formed by cutting out the central portion of the inner portion 20 in a U shape. A space for allowing the film tape 16 to open is formed between the relief tape 21 and the film tape 16. When the food in the container 11 is heated, when the pressure in the container 11 increases, the relief valve 21 is opened, and the vapor gas or the like in the container 11 is released from the relief valve 21 to the outside. Is done.

Next, the operation of the container configured as described above will be described.
When a predetermined food such as a lunch box is packed in the container 11, the food is stored in the container main body 12, and then the lid 13 is fitted into the opening 12 a of the container main body 12. In this state, the lid 13 is held in a closed state with respect to the container main body 12 by winding the film tape 16 around the outer surfaces of the container main body 12 and the lid 13 in an annular shape. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the both end edges 16 a of the film tape 16 abut against the regulating surface 14 on the lid 13, and the winding position of the film tape 16 is regulated. The tape 16 can be easily and accurately wound around a predetermined winding position on the container body 12 and the lid body 13.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the relief valve 21 provided at the upper end position of the lid body 13 is covered with the film tape 16. Moreover, both width edges of the film tape 16 are in contact with the upper surface of the stepped portion 17. Therefore, the inside of the stepped portion 17 is in a state close to a hermetically sealed state. For this reason, there is a possibility that foreign matter is mixed into the container 11 from the part of the relief valve 21 or liquid of contained food in the container 11 leaks. Can be prevented.

  Further, when the purchaser of the food contained in the container heat-processes the food with the microwave while the food is contained in the container 11, steam gas or the like is generated from the food in the container 11, and the internal pressure of the container 11 is increased. Rises. Thereby, the relief valve 21 is opened, and the internal vapor gas is released from the relief valve 21. In this case, the projection 18 provided on the lid 13 separates the film tape 16 from the relief valve 21 and secures a discharge passage 19 for the discharged fluid.

  Further, as the food is heated, the film tape 16 made of a heat-shrinkable resin shrinks, and as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, both width edges 16 a of the film tape 16 are stepped portions on the lid 13. Retreating inward from 17, the portion between the both end edges 16 a of the film tape 16 and the upper surface of the lid 13 is opened. For this reason, the fluid such as the vapor gas discharged from the relief valve 21 is smoothly blocked to the outside through the opening portion of the discharge passage 19 and the both end edges 16 a of the film tape 16 without being blocked by the film tape 16. Can be discharged.

As described above, the first embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Since both width edges 16a of the film tape 16 are regulated by the regulation surface 14 on the lid body 13, the film tape 16 can be accurately wound around the container body 12 and the lid body 13 at predetermined positions. it can.

  (2) The relief valve 21 is located at the upper end of the lid 13, the relief valve 21 is covered with the film tape 16, and both width edges of the film tape 16 are in contact with the upper surface of the stepped portion 17. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering from the relief valve 21 and liquid leakage.

  (3) During the heat treatment by the microwave oven, the internal vapor gas is released from the relief valve 21. For this reason, internal pressure can be relieved and it can prevent that the cover body 13 is open | released or a liquid leaks from between the container main body 12 and the cover body 13. FIG.

(4) Since the discharge passage 19 for the vapor gas is secured by the convex portion 18 on the lid body 13, the discharge of the vapor and the like becomes smooth.
(5) Since the relief valve 21 is formed in the inner part lower than the surroundings, a sufficient opening amount of the relief valve 21 can be secured, and it is possible to contribute to smooth discharge of steam gas.

  (6) When the food is heated, the film tape 16 is shrunk by heat, and both width end edges 16a of the film tape 16 are retracted from the step portion 17 on the lid 13 to form an open portion. For this reason, it can further contribute to smooth discharge of steam gas.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the container embodying the present invention will be described with a focus on differences from the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a hexagonal frame shape having a predetermined width is provided on the upper surface of the lid body 13 at a position surrounded by both the regulation surfaces 14 and both guide surfaces 15. The step portion 17 is formed in a state in which the corner portion is brought into close proximity to the central portion in the length direction of the regulating surface 14. A plurality of convex portions 18 are arranged at predetermined intervals along the annular region at positions surrounded by hexagonal frame-shaped step portions 17 on the upper surface of the lid body 13. A discharge passage 19 is defined. The inner portion 20 of the annular region where the protrusions 18 are arranged on the upper surface of the lid 13 is formed to be lower than the portion outside the annular region, and the inner portion 20 has a relief for releasing the internal pressure. A valve 21 is formed.

Therefore, also in the second embodiment, substantially the same effect as that described in the first embodiment can be obtained.
In the second embodiment, the corners of the stepped portion 17 on the lid 13 are arranged correspondingly in a state in which they are close to the central portion in the length direction of the regulating surface 14. For this reason, when the film tape 16 which consists of heat-shrinkable resin shrink | contracts with the heat processing of accommodation food, as shown in FIG.7 and FIG.8, both the width | variety edge 16a of the film tape 16 of the step part 17 is shown. Retreating inward from the corners, both width edges 16a of the film tape 16 are appropriately opened. Therefore, the vapor gas released from the relief valve 21 can be effectively discharged without being blocked by the film tape 16.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the container embodying the present invention will be described with a focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

  This 3rd Embodiment is suitable when it is a thing with comparatively little moisture as a foodstuff accommodated in the container 11 accommodated. In this 3rd Embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-12, the convex part 18 in the said 1st Embodiment is not provided, and while being surrounded by the step part 17, it is located in the outer side of the inner part 20. As shown in FIG. The portion 30 is formed flat.

  However, even if the convex portion 18 is not formed, as is clear from FIG. 10, the film tape 16 is supported on the stepped portion 17, so that the valve 21 is opened above the relief valve 21. Sufficient space is formed to allow the passage of gas.

  And by the heat processing with respect to the container 11, the relief valve 21 is open | released and vapor gas is discharge | released. In this case, as is apparent from FIGS. 11 and 12, the film tape 16 is shrunk and a gap is formed between the stepped portion 17, so that the vapor gas is smoothly discharged. Therefore, even in this embodiment, although the convex portion 18 does not exist, it is possible to obtain substantially the same effect as in the first embodiment.

(Example of change)
In addition, this embodiment can also be changed and embodied as follows.
・ Instead of the relief valve 21 as a relief part, a small hole should be provided.

In each embodiment, the shape of the container 11 including the container body 12 and the lid body 13 is changed to a polygonal box shape such as a square box shape, an elliptic box shape, or the like.
-In each said embodiment, changing the shape of the area | region which forms the convex part 18 in an array arbitrarily. For example, a plurality of convex portions 18 are provided in two parallel regions across the inner portion 20, or a plurality of convex portions 18 are provided in one region close to the inner portion 20.

-Provide the convex part 18 only at one place. Even in such a configuration, a substantially triangular discharge passage can be formed between the end of the convex portion 18 and the film tape 16.
-The lid 13 should have a shape that does not have the guide surface 15.

The planar shape of the stepped portion 17 that supports the film tape 16 is set to a shape other than the above embodiments, for example, a circle, an ellipse, an oval, a triangle, a pentagon, and an octagon.
(Another technical idea)
Furthermore, technical ideas other than the claims grasped by the above embodiment will be described below together with their effects.

(A) The container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a restriction surface for restricting a winding position of the film tape is formed on the lid.
According to this configuration, the film tape can be easily and accurately wound with respect to a predetermined winding position that covers the relief portion and the convex portion on the lid, and the film tape is misaligned. It is possible to prevent the risk of occurrence.

(B) The container according to any one of claims 1 to 3 or the technical idea (A), wherein a plurality of the convex portions are provided and a concave portion between them is used as a fluid discharge passage.
When configured in this manner, the plurality of convex portions can appropriately suppress the risk that the film tape will be in close contact with the escape portion, and through the discharge passage composed of a plurality of concave portions between the respective convex portions, the relief portion. The fluid such as the vapor gas discharged from can be discharged even more smoothly.

(C) The container according to any one of the technical ideas (B), wherein the convex portion is formed in an annular region, and the relief portion is disposed in the annular region.
According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the film tape is in close contact with the escape portion.

(D) The container according to item (C), wherein a portion in the annular region of the lid is formed lower than a portion outside the annular region.
According to this configuration, it is possible to more reliably suppress the risk that the film tape is in close contact with the escape portion.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Container, 12 ... Container main body, 12a ... Opening, 13 ... Cover, 14 ... Restriction surface, 16 ... Film tape, 16a ... Wide edge, 17 ... Step part, 18 ... Convex part, 19 ... Discharge passage, 20 ... an inner part of the annular region, 21 ... a relief valve as a relief part.

Claims (3)

A container comprising a container body, a lid for closing the opening of the container body, a film tape wound around the container body and the lid, and holding the lid in a closed state;
In the lid, a container provided with a relief portion for releasing an internal pressure at a position covered with the film tape. The container according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion for securing a discharge passage for the fluid discharged from the escape portion is provided around the escape portion of the lid. The film tape is made of a heat-shrinkable resin, a step portion that contacts the width edge of the film tape is formed on the lid, and the width edge of the film tape is stepped by shrinking the film tape. The container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the position of the stepped portion is set so as to retract from the portion.

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