JP3052379U - Shrink wrapped eggs - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a distribution form of eggs that enables sufficient and efficient egg hygiene management and quality control, and also drastically reduces the amount of garbage. SOLUTION: A shrink-wrapped egg characterized by stacking a plurality of sterilization trays accommodating a plurality of eggs and shrink-wrapping the whole with an antibacterial film.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to shrink-wrapped eggs.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, eggs were generally packed and shipped in cardboard containers.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The importance of food hygiene control has been recognized in the wake of the O157 food poisoning incident. As a result of many years of experiments and research, the applicant has introduced processes such as UV sterilization and brushless drying, and has established a high level of hygiene management, so that Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus, Thermostability, Eggs (approximately 1 million general bacteria) that have been contaminated with bacteria such as general viable bacteria and colon bacilli can be made nearly aseptic (200 or less general bacteria).

[0004] However, even in the case of eggs that are hygienically controlled to be almost aseptic as described above, corrugated ball containers are often contaminated with bacteria. During this time, bacteria can attach to the surface of the egg, which can be carried into restaurants and kitchens and cause food poisoning.

[0005] Further, when eggs are sealed in a cardboard container, contact with the outside air becomes insufficient, so that temperature control and quality control during storage cannot be performed efficiently.

[0006] Furthermore, since the cardboard container after the egg is taken out is discarded as garbage, a large amount of garbage is generated.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 Therefore, the present invention has as its main object to provide a distribution form of eggs that enables sufficient and efficient egg hygiene management and quality control, and also to dramatically reduce the amount of garbage. With the goal.

[0008] That is, the shrink-wrapped egg according to the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of sterilization trays accommodating a plurality of eggs are stacked and the whole is shrink-wrapped with an antibacterial film.

[0009] Since the eggs are hermetically packaged using a sterilizing tray and an antibacterial film, the sterile eggs are shipped as they are without being contaminated. Shrink wrapping shields the eggs from the outside air, but the cool air outside directly hits the eggs, enabling efficient quality control through appropriate temperature control. Since it is shrink wrapped, the amount of trash after opening is very small.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 FIG. 1 shows a shrink-wrapped egg according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein eggs (not shown) are stored in each of the egg storage locations of plastic trays stacked in three stages, and the whole is shrink-wrapped with an antibacterial film 2. It was done.

The plastic tray in this embodiment is formed by forming a large number (5 × 5 = 25) of egg storage spaces in a concave shape with a substantially square plastic sheet, but has the same shape as the bottom tray 1a. And three trays 1b to 1d. Each of these trays 1a to 1d is previously sterilized by an arbitrary method.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom tray 1a is arranged with the egg storage space on the lower side, and the tray 1b is placed thereon with the egg storage space on the upper side. The egg storage spaces in the trays 1a and 1b are vertically aligned, and they cooperate to provide a space for storing one egg each. In the shrink wrapped condition shown in Fig. 1, eggs are actually stored in each space, but the eggs are not shown in the figure.

[0013] As described above, the trays 1b to 1d have the same shape and can be stacked in a nested manner, so that storage and handling of the trays before shrink packaging are convenient.

The shapes of the trays 1b to 1d will be described with reference to FIG. 2A shows the tray 1b (ｂ1d) in a state where the egg accommodating space 11 is directed to the upper side, in other words, the tray 1b (（1d) is opened to the lower side, and FIG. 1 to 1d) are shown in a state where the egg accommodating space 11 is directed to the lower surface side, in other words, opened to the upper surface. The egg accommodating space 11 is formed in a large number (5 × 5 = 25 in this embodiment) concavely in the central region thereof, leaving the peripheral portion 12, corresponding to the shape of substantially the upper half of the egg to be accommodated. . The egg storage space 11 is opened in a substantially square shape, and a support portion 13 at substantially the same level as the peripheral portion 12 is formed at a portion corresponding to the vertex thereof. In the egg storage space 11 adjacent to the peripheral portion 12, a support portion 13 ′ is formed as an extension of the peripheral portion 12. An upward recess 11a is formed at the bottom of the egg storage space 11, and an upward protrusion 13a is also formed at the center of the support 13. As is clear from the comparison between FIG. 2 (A) and FIG. 2 (B), the egg storage space 11 is a concept when viewed from the open side, and can be viewed as a protrusion 11 ′ from the opposite side. You can do it.

When the trays having such a configuration are stacked in the same direction, the protrusions 11 ′ of the tray adjacent to the egg storage space 11 of one tray are accommodated almost without a gap, so that the nesting is performed as described above. Stacking of shapes becomes possible.

However, in the state of FIG. 1 which is shrink-wrapped, the tray 1c is stacked on the tray 1b in a state where the egg accommodating space is opened to the lower side and the direction is orthogonal to the tray 1b. .

A state in which the trays 1b and 1c are stacked in a staggered direction will be described with reference to FIG. Each of the trays 1b and 1c shown in FIG. 3 has the same state as that shown in FIG. 2 (A), that is, the egg storage space 11 is opened downward, and the corresponding projection 11 'projects upward. Please note that they are stacked in a state where they have been laid.

At this time, the support portion 13 of the upper tray 1c is positioned on the bottom surface of the egg accommodating space 11 (= projection 11 ') of the lower tray 1b, and the former projection 13a is replaced with the latter recess 11a. This state can be stably maintained because it is fitted to the. Therefore, the lower region of each egg storage space 11 that is opened downward in the upper tray 1c is a space portion 14 between the projections 11 ′ in the lower tray 1b, and the egg storage space 11 of the upper tray 1c. Each egg (not shown) is accommodated in a space defined by the space portion 14 of the lower tray 1b. The upper half of the accommodated eggs is accommodated in the egg accommodating space 11 of the upper tray 1c with almost no gap, and the lower half thereof is almost sandwiched between the projections 11 ', 11' of the lower tray 1b. The possibility of breakage is extremely small, as it is kept in a state where it cannot move.

In the same manner as above, a tray 1d is stacked on the tray 1c with its egg-housing space facing upward and perpendicular to the tray 1c. This state will be easily understood with reference to FIG. 3 and the above description.

[0020]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the present invention, sterilization trays containing multiple eggs are stacked in multiple layers, and the whole is shrink-wrapped with an antibacterial film, so that eggs are prevented from being contaminated and efficient quality is controlled by appropriate temperature control. It can be managed and the amount of waste after opening can be significantly reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a shrink-wrapped egg according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a sterile tray used for the shrink-wrapped eggs of FIG. 1 in a state in which the egg storage space is opened on the lower side (A) and a state in which the egg storage space is opened on the upper side (B). FIG.

3 is a perspective view (A) and a partial cross-sectional view (B) showing a state in which the sterile trays are alternately stacked as shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a Bottom tray 1b-1d tray 2 Antibacterial film 11 Egg accommodation space 12 Peripheral part 13 Support part 14 Space part

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A shrink-wrapped egg, wherein a plurality of sterilizing trays accommodating a plurality of eggs are stacked and the whole is shrink-wrapped with an antibacterial film.