JP2024010621A - Bag-shaped packaging material for delivery and bar-shaped insert used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bag-shaped packaging material for delivery that is reusable and capable of suppressing costs with a simple structure without causing uncomfortable feeling or discomfort to general consumers even when resealing.

MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM: The bag-shaped packaging material for delivery includes a flap part for sealing an opening provided at the top end. A first insert made of a ring shape is provided on the top end surface of the flap part. At least one ring-shaped second insert is provided in an area of the surface other than the flap part.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a bag-shaped packaging material for delivery, a rod-shaped insertion tool used therein, and the like.

In recent years, the distribution of goods via online networks has become active, such as purchasing goods through EC services and receiving regular offers of goods through the use of subscription model services.

These services have further increased their market recognition due to the increase in time spent at home during the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent establishment of remote work, etc., and as the use of these services by general consumers has expanded, small-lot products have become more popular. Demand for transportation is increasing explosively.

For example, clothing, personal accessories, food, books, etc. can be traded as products, and packaging materials are needed to deliver these products without causing discomfort or discomfort to general consumers. When packaging and shipping these products, packaging materials such as cardboard are often used. However, the manufacturing process of corrugated cardboard requires processes such as pasting and box-making, making the manufacturing cost of corrugated cardboard used for shipping small items relatively high. In addition, there is a certain cost involved in collecting and reprocessing for reuse, so there is a need for packaging materials that can replace cardboard, especially when shipping small items.

Furthermore, new packaging materials are required not only from the viewpoint of cost but also from the viewpoint of environmental impact. In other words, even if packaging materials are recyclable, a certain amount of CO2 may be emitted during the recycling process, or processing may be performed using non-natural ingredients, so it is important to minimize the environmental impact of these as much as possible. There is a need for packaging materials that can be reused for shipping purposes. These demands are becoming increasingly important as the demand for packaging materials for the above uses increases.

In relation to these issues, there are known techniques for packaging materials that use paper or resin as materials and can be used repeatedly. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that by dividing a part of a sealed resin film bag with perforations or cut tape, it can be used initially for transportation as a handbag, etc., and then reused as a storage bag. Techniques regarding available packaging materials are disclosed.

Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses that the bottom of a paper bag is folded in a folded manner so as to be stored, and the folded part is formed so as to be openable, and once the upper opening of the paper bag is sealed, It is also possible to reseal by using the openable part, or by placing a hard paper fastening band near the part and tying both ends of the band. Techniques related to packaging materials have been disclosed.

JP2008-280068 JP2002-193271

However, it cannot be said that any of these techniques can sufficiently meet the various demands in today's logistics industry. First, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, the packaging material itself can be reused, but it cannot be reused for delivery purposes. In addition, with the technology described in Patent Document 2, it may be possible to reuse it for delivery purposes, but the structure of the bottom of the bag is complicated and it takes time to manufacture, and the design of the bag is not good when resealing after the second use. Due to the nature of product packaging, it cannot be denied that there is a possibility that this may cause discomfort or discomfort to general consumers.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a bag-like packaging material including a flap part for sealing an opening provided at an upper end, the flap part having a ring shape on the upper end surface thereof. The present invention proposes a bag-like packaging material for delivery, etc., which is provided with a first insertion part and at least one ring-shaped second insertion part in a region of the surface other than the flap part.

Furthermore, in connection with the above invention, a bag-shaped packaging material for delivery is also proposed, which is characterized in that a bag-shaped storage section capable of storing at least the flap section is provided in a region around the lower end of the surface.

Furthermore, in connection with the above invention, the bag-like packaging for delivery has a length in the longitudinal direction of 34 cm or less and a length in the lateral direction of 25 cm or less when laid flat after storing the flap part. We also suggest materials.

In addition to these, a rod-shaped insertion tool that can be inserted into the first insertion part and the second insertion part of the delivery bag-shaped packaging material, and a locking part for locking one end of the rod-shaped shape after the insertion. The present invention also proposes a rod-shaped penetrating tool for use in a bag-like packaging material for delivery, which is characterized by providing a display part capable of displaying information regarding delivery at an end other than the one end.

The present invention, which mainly has the above configuration, makes it possible to provide packaging materials for delivery that can be reused in a suitable condition without causing discomfort or discomfort to general consumers during product transportation. Become.

A perspective view showing an example of the entire bag-shaped packaging material for delivery of the present invention A perspective view showing another example of the bag-like packaging material for delivery of the present invention. A diagram showing an example of how the bag-like packaging material for delivery of the present invention is sealed using an insertion tool. A diagram showing another example of how the delivery bag-like packaging material of the present invention is sealed using an insertion tool. Diagrams showing an example of a top view, a bottom view, and a side view of the insertion tool of the present invention Diagrams showing an example of a top view and a side view when locking the insertion tool of the present invention A diagram showing an example of a perspective view (a view seen diagonally from above and a view seen diagonally from below) when locking the insertion tool of the present invention. A diagram showing an example of the process performed when returning the bag-shaped packaging material for delivery of the present invention. A diagram showing how the bag-like packaging material for delivery of the present invention is posted in a mailbox.

First, FIG. 1 is shown. Figures (a) to (c) are all perspective views showing an example of the same delivery bag-like packaging material of the present invention, and Figure (a) shows the opened state of the packaging material. Figure (b) shows a state in which the flap part of the packaging material is bent, and Figure (c) shows a state in which the side part of the packaging material is compressed. As shown in the figure, the bag-shaped packaging material for delivery of the present invention includes a flap part 0102 for sealing an opening part 0101 provided at the upper end of a bag-shaped packaging material 0100, and the flap part A ring-shaped first insertion part 0111 is provided on the upper end surface of the packaging material, and at least one ring-shaped second insertion part 0112 is provided in an area other than the flap part of the surface of the packaging material.

Since one of the characteristics of the delivery bag-shaped packaging material of the present invention is that it can be reused, a material that can be reused and is durable and hard to break can be selected. Specifically, it is possible to use synthetic resins such as polyethylene or polypropylene. By using these plastic materials, although they are not completely natural materials such as paper, they can improve heat resistance, impact resistance, and other strengths. This makes it possible to provide packaging materials that are difficult to damage even after repeated use. Furthermore, by using biodegradable materials, it is possible to suppress the generation of carbon dioxide due to incineration, etc., even during disposal after the final use has been completed.

The packaging material of the present invention has a bag-like shape, and various articles are stored therein through the opening 0101 and used for delivery. Although it cannot be ruled out that the surface of the bag may be additionally provided with structures such as a gripping part for hand-carrying or a locking hole for locking, the surface of the packaging material should be as complex as possible in addition to the various insertion parts and storage parts described below. It is desirable that it be constructed without any special structures or processing. By adopting such a simple configuration, the risk of damage during use can be reduced and the effectiveness of reuse can be increased.

The packaging material can be configured in various shapes other than the bag shape as mentioned above, but it must be configured in a shape that creates a gusset width so that the width of the side part can be changed. is desirable. To explain specifically using FIG. 1, it is desirable to provide a gusset 0103 on the side surface of the packaging material so that the width can be changed depending on the size of the items stored inside the packaging material.

FIG. 2 is shown here. Both figures (a) and (b) are perspective views showing another example of the same bag-like packaging material for delivery of the present invention, and figure (a) shows the state in which the packaging material is opened. , and (b) of the same figure respectively show the state in which the flap portion of the packaging material is folded. As shown in the figure, the bag-shaped packaging material for delivery of the present invention includes a flap part 0202 for sealing an opening 0201 provided at the upper end of a bag-shaped packaging material 0200, and the flap part A ring-shaped first insertion part 0211 is provided on the upper end surface of the packaging material, and at least one ring-shaped second insertion part 0212 is provided in an area other than the flap part of the surface of the packaging material.

In the case of the packaging material shown in FIG. 2, compared to the packaging material shown in FIG. 1, a feature is that a depth gusset 0213 is provided in the bottom portion to define depth. By adopting this configuration, it becomes possible to store and deliver products that are thicker than the packaging material shown in FIG.

Note that the bag-like packaging material for delivery of the present invention closes and seals the openings 0101 and 0201 by folding the flaps 0102 and 0202, but it is preferable that no adhesive or the like be used for the sealing process. This is one of its characteristics. If adhesive is used, the packaging material may be damaged when the seal is opened, or even if the adhesive adheres to it, it may become difficult to reuse the packaging material, or it may become difficult to reuse the packaging material. This is because the cost of cleaning, etc. becomes excessive.

Note that although the flap portion is constituted by one region of the bag-like packaging material for delivery, it is not necessary to use a different material or a different member from other regions. Although it is necessary that the area be large enough to cover the opening, how large the area should be other than that is a matter of design.

First ring-shaped insertion parts 0111, 0211 are provided on the upper end surfaces of the flap parts 0102, 0202, and a ring-shaped second insertion part is provided on the surface of the packaging material other than the flap parts. 0112 and 0212 are provided. It is desirable that both the first insertion part and the second insertion part be arranged at a position near the center of the width of the packaging material on the flap part or on the surface of the packaging material. As described later, the packaging material of the present invention is sealed by inserting a rod-shaped insertion tool into the first insertion part and the second insertion part, and the sealing process is performed near the middle of the width of the packaging material. This is because by doing so, it is possible to avoid a situation where the stored items are exposed to the outside during delivery, without having to seal the entire width.

Although it is necessary to provide at least one first insertion portion and at least one second insertion portion, it is not excluded that a plurality of ring-shaped structures having a similar structure may be provided. By inserting the insertion tool into all of the plurality of ring-shaped structures, it is possible to make the sealed state even stronger. In addition, a reusable fixing member such as Velcro is pasted on the back side of the flap parts 0102, 0202 and on the area 0122, 0222 of the surface of the packaging material immediately above the second insertion part, and the fixing member is fixed. By adhering the members, it is also possible to complement the sealing process using the insertion tool.

In addition, it is preferable that the first insertion part and the second insertion part are configured to be relatively small, and specifically, the inner diameter of the ring-shaped shape each configured is 1 cm to 2.5 cm. It is desirable that the distance be approximately centimeters. If the diameter of the ring-shaped shape is too small, it will be difficult to insert the insertion tool, and if the diameter is too large, even after the sealing process, the insertion tool inserted into the diameter can vibrate and move vertically and horizontally due to vibrations during shipping etc. This is because it becomes impossible to maintain a sufficient sealed state.

Further, the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion may have different sizes or shapes, or may have the same size or shape, and apart from the above-mentioned inner diameter, the The configuration is a design matter. Note that in both FIGS. 1 and 2, the inner diameter of the first insertion portions 0111, 0211 is configured to be slightly larger than the inner diameter of the second insertion portions 0112, 0212; By making the ring-shaped portion constituting the portion have an inner diameter of about 2.5 centimeters, it is convenient because the flap portion can be folded while pinching the first insertion portion.

<An example of sealing using an insertion tool>
FIG. 3 is shown here. Both (a) and (b) of the same figure are views showing an example of how the bag-shaped packaging material for delivery 0300 of the present invention is sealed using an insertion tool. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a scene in which the insertion tool is inserted, and FIG.

An example of a sealing process using an insertion tool will be described below. First, as shown in FIG. 3(a), a rod-shaped insertion tool 0304 is inserted into the ring-shaped holes of the first insertion part 0311 and the second insertion part 0312 after the flap part 0302 is bent. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the tip of the inserted insertion tool is folded back, and one end of the folded insertion tool is locked in a locking part provided on the insertion tool, The insertion tool, the first insertion part, the second insertion part, and the bag-shaped packaging material for delivery are fixed. By carrying out this process, the flap part, once bent, cannot be returned to its original shape, so that the opening can be covered and the packaging material can be sealed.

Note that FIG. 4 is shown here. This figure also shows another example of how the delivery bag-like packaging material 0400 of the present invention is sealed using an insertion tool, and is compared to the packaging material shown in FIG. 3, which was explained using FIG. 2. A depth gusset 0413 is provided at the bottom portion to define the depth. The sealing process using the insertion tool for the delivery bag-like packaging material 0400 that adopts this configuration is basically the same as the explanation using FIG. 3, but when adopting the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the depth Since the gusset 0413 makes it possible to store items that are thicker, it is necessary to secure a relatively wider area for the flap compared to the packaging material shown in FIG. 3. More specifically, it is necessary to ensure a relatively large height of the flap portion 0402, and the arrangement position of the second insertion portion 0412 is also adjusted to correspond to this.

<Description of the insertion tool>
Figures 5 to 7 are now shown. Each of these figures shows an example of the appearance of the insertion tool used for sealing the bag-like packaging material for delivery in the present invention, and FIG. , FIG. 6 is a top view and a side view when locking, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view (view from diagonally above and view from diagonally below) when locking. As shown in the apposition diagram, the insertion tool has an elongated rod shape, and has a locking part 0501 for locking one end of the rod shape, and information regarding delivery is displayed on the other end side of the rod shape. A display section 0502 is provided.

The locking portion 0501 is formed on one end side of a rod-like shape, and one or more chevron-shaped grooves 0511 are provided on the surface thereof. Then, the locking portion is bent toward an end other than the one end, and the locking portion is inserted obliquely into the insertion hole 0503 provided at the other end. On the inside of the insertion hole 0503, there is a protrusion 0513 that protrudes from the front side into which the locking part is inserted, so that when the locking part is inserted diagonally into the groove, the protrusion 0513 will stick out. Although it can be inserted into the insertion hole without getting caught, on the other hand, when trying to pull out the locking portion after insertion, the groove 0511 gets caught on the protrusion 0513 and cannot be pulled out.

What is shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is how the groove of the locking part is hooked on the protrusion, making it impossible to pull it out. As shown in the figures, the locking part forms a ring shape, but by providing a plurality of grooves on the locking part, the size of the inner diameter of the ring shape can be changed. can. Then, as shown in FIG. 3(b) and FIG. 4(b), after the insertion tool is inserted into the first insertion part and the second insertion part of the packaging material, the ring-shaped shape is formed. Then, since the ring-shaped shape of the insertion tool is fixed as described above, the flap portion of the packaging material is also fixed as a result. In addition, by changing the inner diameter of the ring-shaped locking part as described above, it is possible to adjust the degree of fixation between the first insertion part and the second insertion part through which the insertion tool is inserted. No matter what size the insertion part and the second insertion part are configured, it is possible to realize an appropriate fixed relationship.

Incidentally, an additional feature of the insertion tool is that it is provided with a display section 0502 that can display information regarding delivery. The information related to delivery here refers to displaying information related to the stored items such as the product name, brand name, and brand logo of the stored items to be delivered, displaying address information such as the shipping source or destination address, It is conceivable to display date and time information such as the date and time and the deadline for return shipment (described later), but in any case, when shipping the packaging material sealed using the insertion tool, it is possible to display meaningful information to the destination. It is possible to display the following.

There are various ways to display the information, such as attaching a label with pre-printed information, engraved information directly on the display, and configuring the display with a display. A mode may be considered in which a process such as displaying information on a display unit is performed, and these methods may be selected as appropriate. By adopting a configuration in which delivery-related information is displayed on the outside of the packaging material, processing on the surface of the packaging material is not required, and the reuse of the packaging material can be facilitated or promoted.

Up to this point, we have explained the insertion tool using each figure, and in all of them, the insertion hole 0503 is arranged in a part of the flat area that constitutes the display section 0502. Although shown in the figures, the arrangement relationship between the display section and the insertion hole is not particularly limited to the configuration shown in the figures. Specifically, it is preferable to arrange the insertion hole at a position that does not obstruct the visibility of the display on the display section, and more preferably at a position intermediate between the display section and the locking section.

In this way, by using the insertion tool, it becomes possible to seal the packaging material without damaging or modifying the packaging material itself, making it possible to smoothly reuse the packaging material. become.

Although an example of the process of sealing the packaging material using the insertion tool has been described so far, the process of unsealing the packaging material will also be explained below just in case. As mentioned above, once the insertion tool has established a fixed relationship by hooking it into the groove in the insertion hole, it must be opened after delivery, but a part of the insertion tool must be broken off using a tool such as scissors. Alternatively, it may be possible to perform processing to dissolve the fixed relationship described above using a jig that is managed in advance at the delivery destination. Since the purpose of the present invention is to smoothly reuse packaging materials, it is desirable that the insertion tool be configured so that it can be reused as well, and the locking portion is formed into a ring shape as described above. Due to the necessity, the part must be made of flexible material, but when considering requests for other materials, even if the insertion tool is broken using scissors etc. It is desirable to use a material that can be easily recycled, or a biodegradable material that has a relatively low environmental impact even when discarded.

<Processing for returning packaging materials>
Up to this point, we have described various processes when delivering packaging materials and the configuration of the packaging materials that contribute to the delivery, but below we will discuss the processing once the delivery is completed. In other words, in the case of product delivery through e-commerce services such as those mentioned above, for the consumer at the delivery destination, the packaging material often ends its usefulness upon receipt of the product, while for the delivery business, it is Due to the business of delivering products to many destinations, there is a high demand for the repeated use of the same type of packaging material. Considering the supply-demand balance of packaging materials and the repeated request for reuse of packaging materials, it is recommended that once packaging materials have finished being used for product delivery, they will be returned to the delivery source while maintaining their original structure. is desirable. Therefore, various measures for returning the bag-shaped packaging material for delivery of the present invention will be sequentially explained below.

First of all, considering the logistics situation in Japan, forcing consumers to carry out complicated return procedures will hinder the smooth return flow of packaging materials, so it is desirable to use the simplest method possible. Specifically, the method of posting in a postbox is considered to be one of the simplest methods, and in the present invention, it is desirable to adopt a configuration that allows easy posting in a postbox. . Specifically, the typical mailbox size in Japan is 25 cm in width and 4 cm in height (heat), so the size that can be dropped into the mailbox is It is desirable that the packaging material be composed of: Further, in order to be able to smoothly insert the package into the mailbox, it is desirable that the vertical width (conventional height and longitudinal length) of the packaging material during mailing be within 34 centimeters. By doing so, you can easily mail items without worrying about the depth of the mailbox.

Up to this point, the size of the packaging material itself has been described without any particular restrictions, but this is because the size of the packaging material itself can change depending on the size of the items to be stored. However, since the above-mentioned suitable size may be assumed when the item is returned, it is desirable to shape the item to the appropriate size.

FIG. 8 is shown here. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the process performed when returning the bag-like packaging material for delivery described using FIGS. 2 and 4. In the figure, the flow of processing is shown in chronological order (a), (b), (c), and (d). In the figure, a bag-shaped storage section 0821 is provided in a region around the lower end of the surface of the packaging material, and a flap section 0802 is folded and stored inside this storage section.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8(b) and 8(c), when storing by folding the flap part, fold it multiple times (twice in the case of each figure) and store it in the storage part. This allows the size of the packaging material to be made more compact. That is, it is desirable that the bag-like shape constituting the storage section is large enough to accommodate at least the flap section, and more preferably, as shown in each figure in FIG. It is desirable that it be large enough to accommodate many parts of the packaging material.

In addition, once the flap part etc. are stored, it is desirable to take a process to fix the above-mentioned storage state so that the storage part is not released from the storage part again. For example, Velcro tape is provided in advance in a predetermined area (not shown) on the back side of the storage unit and a predetermined area (for example, the area indicated by 0805) on the surface of the packaging material stored in the storage unit, and the There is a method of maintaining the fixed state by adhering tape, and a third insertion part 0813 consisting of a ring shape in the peripheral area of the surface of the packaging material stored in the storage section, and a ring-shaped insertion section 0813 around the upper end of the storage section. It is also possible to consider a configuration in which a fourth insertion part 0814 is provided, and an insertion tool is used to pass through the third insertion part 0813 and the fourth insertion part 0814, thereby fixing the stored state. As mentioned above, if the consumer at the delivery destination can use a jig or the like to break the fixed relationship between the first insertion part and the second insertion part by the insertion tool, the third insertion part and the second insertion part can be removed. It is convenient because the insertion tool used at the time of delivery can be reused for fixing the stored state using the fourth insertion part.

As mentioned above, it is desirable that the size of the packaging material after the area including the flap part is stored is such that it can be mailed in a mailbox. It is desirable that the length in the direction is within 34 centimeters and the length in the lateral direction is within 25 centimeters.

FIG. 9 is shown here. This figure shows how the delivery bag-like packaging material is placed in the mailbox after it has been stored in the storage section. As shown in the figure, the packaging material that has been compactly shaped using the above configuration can be delivered without any special processing for convenient return by the consumer at the destination of the product. It will be sent back to its source.

By the way, I won't go into details as this is not a technical matter, but when dropping the item into a postbox, please use the return label (printed with the return address, etc.) that was included in the packaging when the item was delivered. It is conceivable to attach it to the surface of the packaging material so that the recipient does not have to enter the return address. In addition, since packaging materials whose surface is partially stored in the storage section are usually mailed with no contents in them, the thickness of the packaging material will not exceed the standard thickness even if the packaging material is folded several times and stored. It is normally difficult to imagine that the height would exceed the height of the mailbox slot (4 centimeters).

<Effect>
By using the bag-like packaging material for delivery configured as described above, it is possible to provide a packaging material for delivery that can be reused in a suitable condition without causing discomfort or discomfort to general consumers during the transportation of the product. becomes possible.

0100... Bag-shaped packaging material for delivery, 0101... Opening, 0102... Flap part, 0111... First insertion part, 0112... Second insertion part, 0304... Insertion tool

Claims (4)

A bag-shaped packaging material comprising a flap portion for sealing an opening provided at an upper end,
a ring-shaped first insertion portion is provided on the upper end surface of the flap portion;
A bag-shaped packaging material for delivery, comprising at least one ring-shaped second insertion portion in a region other than the flap portion of the surface. 2. The bag-shaped packaging material for delivery according to claim 1, wherein a bag-shaped storage section capable of storing at least the flap section is provided in a region around the lower end of the surface. The delivery bag according to claim 2, which has a size such that the length in the longitudinal direction is within 34 cm and the length in the transversal direction is within 25 cm when placed flat after storing the flap portion. packaging material. A rod-shaped insertion tool that can be inserted into the first insertion part and the second insertion part of the delivery bag-shaped packaging material according to claim 1,
A locking portion is provided for locking one end of the rod-shaped shape after the insertion,
A rod-shaped insertion tool for use in a bag-like packaging material for delivery, characterized in that a display section capable of displaying information regarding delivery is provided at an end other than the one end.

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