JP2018199513A - Container and tool for opening formation - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a container which includes a mechanism that can form an opening easily at a pouch.SOLUTION: A container includes an inlet port. At the inlet port, a member for opening formation having a function of forming an opening at a pouch is provided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a container and an instrument for forming an opening.

Liquid detergents used for dishwashing and the like are usually stored in a liquid detergent container and used in a necessary amount. When the liquid detergent disappears from the liquid detergent container, a new liquid detergent is poured into the liquid detergent container, and the liquid detergent container is used repeatedly.
A new liquid detergent to be poured into the liquid detergent container is enclosed in a plastic packaging container called a pouch. In recent years, in order to reduce the weight during transportation, a concentrated liquid detergent may be enclosed in the pouch.
Patent Document 1 discloses an example of such a pouch.

JP 2003-72780 A

In the pouch described in Patent Document 1, the edge of the polymer film is sealed, and the spout is formed by tearing by hand in the oblique direction triggered by the notch provided in the corner. It is said that liquid can be poured from the part.

As in the case of the pouch described in Patent Document 1, when the spout portion is formed by manually tearing the corner portion of the pouch made of the polymer film, the pouch can be easily “teared”. desirable. However, when such a pouch is used, it may be difficult to tear the corner portion or may require a considerably strong force for tearing. In addition, there is a case where the spout portion having an appropriate width cannot be opened without being able to tear in the direction desired by the operator.
If the spout having an appropriate size cannot be opened, the workability when pouring the liquid may be reduced, and the liquid may spill and adhere to the operator's hand. It was.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a container provided with a mechanism capable of easily forming an opening in a pouch, and an instrument for forming the opening. The purpose is to provide.

That is, the container of the present invention is a container having an inlet, and the inlet is provided with an opening forming member having a function for forming an opening in the pouch.

The container of the present invention is provided with an opening forming member at the inlet.
Therefore, the operator can easily form the opening in the pouch by using the opening forming member. In addition, after the opening is formed in the pouch, the contents of the pouch can be quickly transferred to the container through the inlet.

The container of the present invention is a liquid detergent container, and the opening forming member desirably has a function for forming an opening in a pouch in which the liquid detergent is sealed.

If the pouch is filled with liquid detergent, the operator may tear the pouch by hand to form the opening, if the pouch does not form an opening of the appropriate size, or if the pouch is torn, the liquid will spill. May adhere to the hands of workers.
Since the container of the present invention is provided with an opening forming member, an operator can form an opening having an appropriate width. In addition, since the opening can be formed in the pouch without applying extra force, it is possible to prevent liquid detergent from spilling due to the impact of tearing the pouch.

Moreover, when moving a pouch after forming an opening part in a pouch, the liquid detergent in a pouch may spill by vibration.
However, when the opening forming member is provided at the inlet of the container, the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch can be poured into the liquid detergent container at the same time as the opening is formed in the pouch. Therefore, it is possible to prevent liquid detergent from spilling from the pouch.

In the container of the present invention, the opening forming member is preferably a needle.
If the opening forming member is a needle, the opening can be formed by penetrating the needle through the pouch.

In the container of the present invention, the opening forming member is preferably a blade.
If the opening forming member is a blade, the opening can be formed by cutting the pouch with the blade.

In the container of the present invention, the opening forming member is preferably scissors.
If the opening forming member is scissors, the opening can be formed in the pouch by cutting the pouch with the scissors.

In the container of the present invention, the opening forming member is preferably a punch.
When the opening forming member is a punch, the opening can be formed by forming a hole in the pouch by the punch.

In the container of the present invention, it is desirable that the opening forming member has a function of forming part of the pouch as a pouch piece and forming the opening while the pouch and the pouch piece are connected.
When the opening is formed in the pouch, the pouch piece may be mixed into the container if the pouch piece is separated by cutting a part of the pouch or the like.
If the opening forming member has a function of forming the opening so that the pouch and the pouch piece are connected, the pouch piece can be prevented from being mixed into the container.

The instrument for forming an opening of the present invention includes an attachment member for attaching to an inlet of a container, and an opening forming member having a function for forming an opening in a pouch.

The instrument for forming an opening of the present invention includes a mounting member for attaching to the inlet of the container.
Therefore, the opening forming member can be applied later to a container that does not include the opening forming member.

Further, the operator can easily form the opening in the pouch by using the opening forming member of the opening forming instrument of the present invention attached to the container. In addition, after the opening is formed in the pouch, the contents of the pouch can be quickly transferred to the container through the inlet.

By using the container of the present invention, an operator can easily form an opening in the pouch. In addition, after the opening is formed in the pouch, the contents of the pouch can be quickly transferred to the container through the inlet.

Fig.1 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the container of this invention whose opening part formation member is a needle | hook. FIG.1 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.1 (a). 2 (a) to 2 (c) are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence a process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention. Fig.3 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a needle | hook accommodation mechanism. FIG.3 (b) is a schematic diagram which shows typically a mode that the needle | hook was accommodated in the container shown to Fig.3 (a). Fig.4 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a needle | hook accommodation mechanism provided with a spring mechanism. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. FIG.4 (c) is sectional drawing which shows typically a mode that the needle | hook is exposed in the container shown in FIG.4 (b). FIGS. 5A to 5C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the steps of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention. Fig.6 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a pressing mechanism. FIG.6 (b) is a schematic diagram which shows typically the state which presses a needle | hook against a pouch in the container shown to Fig.6 (a). Fig.7 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the container of this invention whose opening formation member is a blade. FIG.7 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.7 (a). FIGS. 8A to 8C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention. Fig.9 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a blade accommodation mechanism. FIG.9 (b) is a schematic diagram which shows typically a mode that the blade was accommodated in the container shown to Fig.9 (a). Fig.10 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a blade accommodating mechanism provided with a spring mechanism. FIG.10 (b) is sectional drawing of the container shown to Fig.10 (a). FIG.10 (c) is sectional drawing which shows typically a mode that the blade is exposed in the container shown in FIG.10 (b). FIGS. 11A to 11C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent sealed in the pouch into the container of the present invention. FIG. 12A is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the container of the present invention in which the opening forming member is scissors. FIG.12 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.12 (a). FIGS. 13A to 13C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention. FIG. 14A is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the container of the present invention in which the opening forming member is a punch. FIG.14 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.14 (a). FIGS. 15A to 15C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the opening forming instrument of the present invention in which the opening forming member is a needle. FIG. 17 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a container to which the opening forming instrument of the present invention is attached.

Hereinafter, although this invention is demonstrated, showing specific embodiment, this invention is not limited only to these embodiment.

The container of the present invention is a container having an inlet, and the inlet is provided with an opening forming member having a function for forming an opening in the pouch.

The container of the present invention is provided with an opening forming member at the inlet.
Therefore, the operator can easily form the opening in the pouch by using the opening forming member. In addition, after the opening is formed in the pouch, the contents of the pouch can be quickly transferred to the container through the inlet.

The state of the substance accommodated in the container of the present invention is not particularly limited, and may be a liquid or a solid such as a powder.

In the container of the present invention, the opening forming member may be any member as long as the opening can be formed in the pouch.
In addition, the container of the present invention may have any other configuration as long as the effects of the present invention can be obtained.

In addition, the pouch that forms the opening by the opening forming member may be filled with a liquid or a solid such as powder.

The container of the present invention is a liquid detergent container, and the opening forming member desirably has a function for forming an opening in a pouch in which the liquid detergent is sealed.

If the pouch is filled with liquid detergent, the operator may tear the pouch by hand to form the opening, if the pouch does not form an opening of the appropriate size, or if the pouch is torn, the liquid will spill. May adhere to the hands of workers.
Since the container of the present invention is provided with an opening forming member, an operator can form an opening having an appropriate width. In addition, since the opening can be formed in the pouch without applying excessive force, it is possible to prevent liquid from spilling due to the impact of tearing the pouch.

Moreover, when moving a pouch after forming an opening part in a pouch, the liquid detergent in a pouch may spill by vibration.
However, when the opening forming member is provided at the inlet of the container, the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch can be poured into the container at the same time as forming the opening in the pouch. Therefore, it is possible to prevent liquid detergent from spilling from the pouch.

The case where the container of the present invention is a liquid detergent container and the opening forming member has a function for forming an opening in a pouch in which the liquid detergent is sealed will be described below.

(First embodiment)
In the container of the present invention, the case where the opening forming member is a needle will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Fig.1 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the container of this invention whose opening part formation member is a needle | hook. FIG.1 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.1 (a).
As shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), the container 1 is a liquid detergent container having an inlet 10, and an inner wall of the inlet 10 has an opening in a pouch in which the liquid detergent is sealed. A needle 20 which is an opening forming member having a function for forming is provided.

The container 1 may be a container for diluting and storing the concentrated liquid detergent, or may be a container for storing the liquid detergent as it is.
The material of the container 1 is preferably polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or the like. These materials are not easily degraded by liquid detergents.

The size of the container 1 and the size of the inlet 10 can be appropriately determined according to the use and type of the liquid detergent to be used.

The material of the needle 20 is desirably carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum alloy, hard plastic, ceramics, or the like. The needle 20 may be made of a single material or a plurality of materials.
These materials are not easily degraded by liquid detergents.

The size and thickness of the needle 20 can be appropriately determined according to the size of the container and the size and material of the pouch.

In addition, the container of the present invention may be provided with one needle or may be provided with a plurality of needles.

A method of pouring liquid detergent from the pouch into the container 1 will be described.
2 (a) to 2 (c) are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence a process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 2A, a part of the pouch 60 in which the liquid detergent 70 is sealed is put into the inlet 10 of the container 1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2B, an opening 61 is formed in the pouch 60 by passing the needle 20 through the pouch 60.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2C, the liquid detergent 70 is poured into the container 1 from the opening 61 of the pouch 60.

As described above, by forming the opening 61 in the pouch 60 and simultaneously pouring the liquid detergent 70 sealed in the pouch 60 into the container 1, it is possible to prevent the liquid detergent 70 from spilling from the pouch 60.

The material of the pouch 60 is not particularly limited, but is preferably polyethylene, nylon, polyethylene terephthalate, or the like. Further, the pouch 60 may be formed by laminating them.
The size of the pouch 60 can be appropriately determined according to the type and application of the liquid detergent to be enclosed.

The liquid detergent 70 may be a liquid detergent such as dishwashing detergent, shampoo, body soap and the like.

The liquid detergent 70 is preferably a concentrated liquid detergent.
When the liquid detergent 70 is a concentrated liquid detergent, the liquid detergent 70 can be poured into the container 1 and then diluted with water to obtain a concentration suitable for use.

Moreover, the container may be provided with the mechanism which accommodates a needle | hook.
The case where a container is provided with a needle | hook accommodation mechanism is demonstrated using drawing.
Fig.3 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a needle | hook accommodation mechanism. FIG.3 (b) is a schematic diagram which shows typically a mode that the needle | hook was accommodated in the container shown to Fig.3 (a).

As illustrated in FIG. 3A, the inlet 10 a may include a needle accommodation mechanism 21.
The needle accommodation mechanism 21 includes a gap 21a for accommodating the needle 20 disposed on the inner wall of the inlet 10a and a movable mechanism 21b for rotating the needle 20a to be accommodated in the gap 21a.
As shown in FIG. 3B, the tip of the needle 20a can be covered by rotating the needle 20a by the movable mechanism 21b and storing it in the gap 21a.
In this manner, by accommodating the needle 20a in the gap 21a, it is possible to prevent the operator's hand from being stabbed in work other than pouring the liquid detergent 70 into the container 1a.

In the container of the present invention, the needle accommodation mechanism may include a spring mechanism, and may have a function of exposing the needle to the outside only during use.
A case where the needle accommodation mechanism includes a spring mechanism will be described with reference to the drawings.
Fig.4 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a needle | hook accommodation mechanism provided with a spring mechanism. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. FIG.4 (c) is sectional drawing which shows typically a mode that the needle | hook is exposed in the container shown in FIG.4 (b).

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the inlet 10 b may include a needle accommodation mechanism 22.
The needle housing mechanism 22 includes a needle housing portion 22a for housing the needle 20b, a rail portion 22c for sliding the needle housing portion 22a, and a spring mechanism 22d for returning the slid needle housing portion 22a to its original position. Consists of.
The needle accommodating portion 22a is formed with a needle exposure port 22b for exposing the needle 20b.
The needle 20b is formed at the entrance 10b obliquely upward.

As shown in FIG. 4C, when pressure is applied to the needle accommodating portion 22a from above, the needle accommodating portion 22a slides downward along the rail portion 22c. As a result, the needle 20b is exposed from the needle exposure port 22b.
Further, when the pressure on the needle accommodating portion 22a is removed, the needle accommodating portion 22a is returned to the original position by the spring mechanism 22d, and the needle 20b is accommodated in the needle accommodating portion 22a.

A method for pouring liquid detergent from a pouch into a container having such a mechanism will be described.
FIGS. 5A to 5C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the steps of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 5A, a part of the pouch 60 in which the liquid detergent 70 is sealed is put into the inlet 10b. At this time, the pouch 60 is brought into contact with the needle exposure port 22b of the needle housing portion 22a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, the pouch 60 is pushed in and pressure is applied to the needle housing portion 22a to slide the needle housing portion 22a and expose the needle 20b from the needle exposure port 22b. .
At this time, the needle 20 b penetrates the pouch 60 and forms an opening 61 in the pouch 60.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5C, the pouch 60 is displaced from the needle housing mechanism 22, and the liquid detergent 70 is poured into the container from the opening 61 of the pouch 60.

The container may include a pressing mechanism that presses the needle against the pouch.
The case where a container is provided with a punch mechanism is demonstrated using drawing.
Fig.6 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a pressing mechanism. FIG.6 (b) is a schematic diagram which shows typically the state which presses a needle | hook against a pouch in the container shown to Fig.6 (a).

As shown in FIG. 6A, the container may include a pressing mechanism 25 that presses the needle 20c against the pouch.
The pressing mechanism 25 is U-shaped, and a needle 20c is formed at one end of the inner wall.
The arc portion of the pressing mechanism 25 is connected to the inner wall of the inlet 10c.
The base material of the pressing mechanism 25 is a soft and elastic material, and can be bent when pressure is applied inward to both tip portions of the U-shape.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the pouch 60 is sandwiched inside the pressing mechanism 25 and pressure is applied inward to both U-shaped tip portions of the pressing mechanism 25 with fingers or the like, the pressing mechanism 25 The needle 20c formed on the pouch 60 penetrates the pouch 60. Thereby, the opening 61 can be formed in the pouch 60.

The material of the pressing mechanism 25 is not particularly limited, but is preferably carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum alloy, hard plastic, ceramics, or the like. The pressing mechanism 25 may be made of a single material or a plurality of materials.

(Second embodiment)
In the container of the present invention, the case where the opening forming member is a blade will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Fig.7 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the container of this invention whose opening formation member is a blade. FIG.7 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.7 (a).
As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the container 101 is a liquid detergent container having an inlet 110, and an inner wall of the inlet 110 has an opening in a pouch in which the liquid detergent is sealed. A blade 130, which is an opening forming member having a function for forming, is provided.
In the container 101, the blade 130 is formed in a direction perpendicular to the injection direction of the inlet 110 (the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 7B).

The use, material, size, and size of the inlet 110 of the container 101 are desirably the same as the use, material, size, and size of the inlet 10 of the container 1.

The material of the blade 130 is desirably carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum alloy, hard plastic, ceramics, or the like. The blade 130 may be made of a single material or a plurality of materials.
These materials are not easily degraded by liquid detergents.

The size of the blade 130 can be appropriately determined according to the size of the container and the size and material of the pouch.

The container of the present invention may be provided with one blade or a plurality of blades.

A method of pouring liquid detergent from the pouch into the container 101 will be described.
FIGS. 8A to 8C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 8A, a part of the pouch 160 in which the liquid detergent 170 is sealed is put into the inlet 110 of the container 101.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8B, the blade 130 is applied to a part of the pouch 160 and the opening 161 is formed by rotating the pouch 160 about the injection direction of the inlet 110.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, the liquid detergent 170 is poured from the opening 161 of the pouch 160 into the container 101.

As described above, by forming the opening 161 in the pouch 160 and simultaneously pouring the liquid detergent 170 sealed in the pouch 160 into the container 101, the liquid detergent 170 can be prevented from spilling from the pouch 160.

The material and size of the pouch 160 and the type of the liquid detergent 170 are preferably the same as those of the pouch 60 and the liquid detergent 70.

In the container of the present invention, the blade may be formed in a direction parallel to the injection direction of the inlet.
When the blade is formed in a direction parallel to the injection direction of the inlet, the opening can be formed in the pouch by applying the blade to a part of the pouch and moving the pouch in the injection direction of the inlet.

Further, the container may include a mechanism for accommodating the blade.
The case where a container is provided with the blade accommodation mechanism is demonstrated using drawing.
Fig.9 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a blade accommodation mechanism. FIG.9 (b) is a schematic diagram which shows typically a mode that the blade was accommodated in the container shown to Fig.9 (a).

As shown in FIG. 9A, the inlet 110a may include a blade accommodation mechanism 131.
The blade accommodation mechanism 131 includes a gap 131a for accommodating the blade 130a disposed on the inner wall of the inlet 110a, and a movable mechanism 131b for rotating the blade 130a to be accommodated in the gap 131a.
As shown in FIG. 9B, the tip of the blade 130a can be covered by rotating the blade 130a by the movable mechanism 131b and accommodating it in the gap 131a.
In this way, by accommodating the blade 130a in the gap 131a, it is possible to prevent the operator's hand from being cut in work other than pouring the liquid detergent 170 into the container 101.

In the container of the present invention, the blade accommodation mechanism may include a spring mechanism, and may have a function of exposing the blade to the outside only during use.
A case where the blade accommodation mechanism includes a spring mechanism will be described with reference to the drawings.
Fig.10 (a) is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the inlet_port | entrance of the container of this invention which has a blade accommodating mechanism provided with a spring mechanism. FIG.10 (b) is sectional drawing of the container shown to Fig.10 (a). FIG.10 (c) is sectional drawing which shows typically a mode that the blade is exposed in the container shown in FIG.10 (b).

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the inlet 110 b may include a blade accommodation mechanism 132.
The blade housing mechanism 132 includes a blade housing portion 132a for housing the blade 130b, a rail portion 132c for sliding the blade housing portion 132a, and a spring mechanism 132d for returning the slid blade housing portion 132a to its original position. Consists of.
The blade accommodating portion 132a has a blade exposure port 132b for exposing the blade 130b.
The blade 130b is formed in a direction parallel to the injection direction of the inlet 110b.

As shown in FIG. 10C, when pressure is applied to the blade housing portion 132a from above, the blade housing portion 132a slides down along the rail portion 132c. As a result, the blade 130b is exposed from the blade exposure port 132b.
When the pressure on the blade housing portion 132a is removed, the blade housing portion 132a is returned to its original position by the spring mechanism 132d, and the blade 130b is housed in the blade housing portion 132a.

A method for pouring liquid detergent from a pouch into a container having such a mechanism will be described.
FIGS. 11A to 11C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent sealed in the pouch into the container of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 11A, a part of the pouch 160 in which the liquid detergent 170 is sealed is put into the inlet 110b. At this time, the pouch 160 is brought into contact with the blade exposure port 132b of the blade housing portion 132a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11B, the pouch 160 is pushed in, and the blade housing portion 132a is slid by pushing the blade housing portion 132a from above, and the blade 130b is exposed from the blade exposure port 132b. .
At this time, the blade 130 b cuts the pouch 160 and forms an opening 161 in the pouch 160.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, the pouch 160 is shifted from the blade accommodation mechanism 132, and the liquid detergent 170 is poured into the container from the opening 161 of the pouch 160.

(Third embodiment)
The case where the opening forming member is scissors in the container of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 12A is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the container of the present invention in which the opening forming member is scissors. FIG.12 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.12 (a).
As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the container 201 is a liquid detergent container having an inlet 210, and the inlet 210 forms an opening in a pouch filled with the liquid detergent. Scissors 240, which is an opening forming member having a function for the purpose, are provided.
Further, the handle 241 of the scissors 240 is formed with a stopper 245 for preventing the scissors 240 from being completely closed.

The use, material, size and the size of the inlet 210 of the container 201 are preferably the same as the use, material, size and the size of the inlet 10 of the container 1.

The material of the scissors 240 is desirably carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum alloy, hard plastic, ceramics, or the like. The scissors 240 may be made of a single material or a plurality of materials.
These materials are not easily degraded by liquid detergents.

The size of the scissors 240 can be appropriately determined according to the size of the container and the size and material of the pouch.

A method of pouring liquid detergent from the pouch into the container 201 will be described.
FIGS. 13A to 13C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 13A, a part of the pouch 260 in which the liquid detergent 270 is enclosed is put into the inlet 210 of the container 201.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, an opening 261 is formed in the pouch 260 by cutting a part of the pouch 260 with scissors 240 to form a pouch piece 262.

Further, since the stopper 245 is formed on the handle 241 of the scissors 240, the scissors 240 are not completely closed. Therefore, the pouch piece 262 is not separated from the pouch 260, and the opening 261 can be formed while the pouch 260 and the pouch piece 262 are connected.
That is, the scissors 240 have a function of forming a part of the pouch 260 as a pouch piece 262 and forming the opening 261 while the pouch 260 and the pouch piece 262 are connected.
When the opening 261 is formed in the pouch 260, the pouch piece 262 may be mixed into the liquid detergent in the container 201 when the pouch piece 262 is separated by cutting a part of the pouch 260 or the like.
However, when the scissors 240 have a function of forming the opening 261 so that the pouch 260 and the pouch piece 262 are connected as described above, the pouch piece 262 is prevented from being mixed into the liquid detergent in the container 201. Can do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13C, the liquid detergent 270 is poured into the container 201 from the opening 261 of the pouch 260.

As described above, by forming the opening 261 in the pouch 260 and simultaneously pouring the liquid detergent 270 enclosed in the pouch 260 into the container 201, the liquid detergent 270 can be prevented from spilling from the pouch 260.

The material and size of the pouch 260 and the type of the liquid detergent 270 are preferably the same as those of the pouch 60 and the liquid detergent 70.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the container of the present invention, the case where the opening forming member is a punch will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 14A is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the container of the present invention in which the opening forming member is a punch. FIG.14 (b) is an enlarged view of the inlet_port | entrance of the container shown to Fig.14 (a).
As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the container 301 is a liquid detergent container having an inlet 310, and the inlet 310 forms an opening in a pouch filled with the liquid detergent. A punch 350, which is an opening forming member having a function for this purpose, is provided.
Further, a gap 352 is formed in the blade 351 of the punch 350 so that the punched pouch pieces are not separated from the pouch when holes are formed in the pouch.

The use, material, size of the container 301 and the size of the inlet 310 are preferably the same as the use, material, size and size of the inlet 10 of the container 1.

The material of the punch 350 is desirably carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum alloy, hard plastic, ceramics, or the like. The punch 350 may be made of a single material or a plurality of materials.
These materials are not easily degraded by liquid detergents.

The size of the punch 350 can be appropriately determined according to the size of the container and the size and material of the pouch.

A method of pouring liquid detergent from the pouch into the container 301 will be described.
FIGS. 15A to 15C are process diagrams schematically showing in sequence the process of pouring the liquid detergent enclosed in the pouch into the container of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 15A, a part of the pouch 360 in which the liquid detergent 370 is sealed is put into the inlet 310 of the container 301.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15B, an opening 361 is formed by forming a hole in the pouch 360 by the punch 350.

In addition, since a part of the blade 351 of the punch 350 is not continuous and is a gap 352, when forming a hole in the pouch 360, the pouch piece 362 is not separated from the pouch, and the pouch 360 and the pouch piece are not separated. The opening 361 can be formed while the 362 is connected.
That is, the punch 350 has a function of forming part of the pouch 360 as a pouch piece 362 and forming the opening 361 while the pouch 360 and the pouch piece 362 are connected.
When the opening 361 is formed in the pouch 360, the pouch piece 362 may be mixed into the liquid detergent in the container 301 if a hole is formed in the pouch 360 so that the pouch piece 362 is separated.
However, when the punch 350 has a function of forming the opening 361 so that the pouch 360 and the pouch piece 362 are connected as described above, the pouch piece 362 is prevented from being mixed into the liquid detergent in the container 301. Can do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15C, the liquid detergent 370 is poured into the container 301 from the opening 361 of the pouch 360.

In this manner, by forming the opening 361 in the pouch 360 and simultaneously pouring the liquid detergent 370 enclosed in the pouch 360 into the container 301, the liquid detergent 370 can be prevented from spilling from the pouch 360.

The material and size of the pouch 360 and the type of the liquid detergent 370 are preferably the same as those of the pouch 60 and the liquid detergent 70.

Next, the opening forming instrument of the present invention will be described.
An instrument for forming an opening according to the present invention includes a mounting member for attaching to an inlet of a container and an opening forming member having a function for forming an opening in a pouch in which a liquid detergent is sealed. And

The instrument for forming an opening of the present invention includes a mounting member for attaching to the inlet of the container.
Therefore, the opening forming member can be applied later to a container that does not include the opening forming member.

Further, the operator can easily form the opening in the pouch by using the opening forming member of the opening forming instrument of the present invention attached to the container. In addition, after the opening is formed in the pouch, the contents of the pouch can be quickly transferred to the container through the inlet.

As long as the effects of the present invention can be obtained, the opening forming instrument of the present invention may include a member other than the mounting member and the opening forming member.

(Fifth embodiment)
The case where the opening forming member is a needle in the opening forming instrument of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the opening forming instrument of the present invention in which the opening forming member is a needle.
As shown in FIG. 16, the opening forming instrument 505 includes a cylindrical main body 506, a hook-shaped attachment member 515 formed on the outer wall of the main body 506, and an opening formed on the inner wall of the main body 506. A needle 520 that is a part forming member.

The mounting member 515 has a function of attaching the opening forming device 505 to the inlet of the container by catching itself.

The needle 520 has a function for forming an opening in the pouch.
That is, an opening can be formed by passing the needle 520 through the pouch.

The material of the main body 506 is preferably a plastic material such as polypropylene or polyethylene, or a metal material such as stainless steel. These materials are not easily degraded by liquid detergents.

The size of the main body 506 can be appropriately determined according to the size of the container and the size of the inlet.

The size, thickness, material, etc. of the needle 520 are preferably the same as the size, thickness, material, etc. of the needle 20.

Next, the container in which the opening forming instrument 505 is attached to the inlet will be described.
FIG. 17 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a container to which the opening forming instrument of the present invention is attached.

As shown in FIG. 17, the opening forming instrument 505 is attached to the inlet 510 of the container 501 by the mounting member 515.
In this manner, by attaching the opening forming instrument 505, the needle 520 can be provided later in the container 501 that does not include the opening forming member.

Further, by forming the opening in the pouch with the needle 520 of the opening forming tool 505, the contents enclosed in the pouch can be transferred to the container 501 at the same time as the opening is formed in the pouch.

(Other embodiments)
In the opening forming instrument according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention described above, the main body portion has an annular shape, but in the opening forming instrument of the present invention, the shape of the main body portion is not particularly limited and is semicircular. It may be in the shape of a rod or the like.

In the opening forming instrument of the present invention, there is no main body, and the mounting member and the opening forming member may be integrated.

In the opening forming instrument according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the mounting member has a hook shape. However, in the opening forming instrument of the present invention, the mounting member connects the opening forming instrument to the inlet of the container. As long as it has a function to be attached to, any mode may be used.
For example, the mounting member may be a screw, a clip, an adhesive tape, or the like.

In the opening forming device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the opening forming member was a needle, but in the opening forming device of the present invention, the opening forming member may be a blade, It may be scissors or a punch.
If the opening forming member is a blade, the opening can be formed by cutting the pouch with the blade.
If the opening forming member is scissors, the opening can be formed by cutting the pouch with scissors.
When the opening forming member is a punch, the opening can be formed by forming a hole in the pouch by the punch.

In the opening forming instrument of the present invention, the opening forming member may have a function of forming a part of the pouch with the pouch piece and forming the opening while the pouch and the pouch piece are connected. desirable.
When the opening is formed in the pouch, the pouch piece may be mixed into the container if the pouch piece is separated by cutting a part of the pouch or the like.
When the opening forming member has a function of forming the opening so that the pouch and the pouch piece are connected, the pouch piece can be prevented from being mixed into the container.

1, 1a, 101, 201, 301, 501 Container 10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 110, 110a, 110b, 210, 310, 510 Inlet 20, 20a, 20b, 20c, 520 Needle 21, 22 Needle accommodation mechanism 21a, 131a Gap 21b, 131b Movable mechanism 22a Needle accommodating part 22b Needle exposure port 22c, 132c Rail part 22d, 132d Spring mechanism 25 Pressing mechanism 60, 160, 260, 360 Pouch 61, 161, 261, 361 Opening part 70, 170, 270 370 Liquid detergent 130, 130a, 130b Blade 131, 132 Blade receiving mechanism 132a Blade receiving portion 132b Blade exposure port 240 Scissors 241 Handle 245 Stopper 262, 362 Pouch piece 350 Punch 351 Punch blade 352 Clearance 505 Opening forming tool 506 Body 515 mounting part Material

Claims (8)

A container having an inlet,
The container, wherein the inlet is provided with an opening forming member having a function for forming an opening in the pouch. The container is a container for liquid detergent;
The container according to claim 1, wherein the opening forming member has a function of forming an opening in a pouch in which a liquid detergent is enclosed. The container according to claim 1, wherein the opening forming member is a needle. The container according to claim 1, wherein the opening forming member is a blade. The container according to claim 1, wherein the opening forming member is scissors. The container according to claim 1, wherein the opening forming member is a punch. The opening forming member has a function of forming a part of the pouch as a pouch piece and forming the opening while the pouch and the pouch piece are connected to each other. container. A mounting member for attachment to the inlet of the container;
An opening forming device comprising: an opening forming member having a function for forming an opening in a pouch.

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