JP3133098U - Food container - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an originality as a container to the food container itself so that the contents of the food container can be sufficiently raised, and a covering structure of an outer cover body and an inner cover body can be selected. To.
SOLUTION: A transparent food container 1 capable of containing food, an engraved pattern L in the image of Edo Kiriko is formed on the container body 2 by pressure vacuum thermoforming, and a pattern S is attached to the outer surface of the container body 2 To do. In addition, it has an outer lid type structure that can be closed by fitting a transparent outer lid 3A on the outer peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2, and further, a transparent partition inner lid 4 is placed in the opening of the container body 2. It can be placed. Alternatively, an inner lid structure that can be closed by inserting a transparent inner lid body 3B on the inner peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2 is also provided. Either the outer lid body 3A or the inner lid body 3B is selected corresponding to the content and display form of the food P, and the container body 2 is covered.
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Description

  The present invention has an image of Edo Kiriko by pressurizing and vacuum-molding a transparent film material or a transparent sheet material made of plastic such as A-PET or OPS for storing and selling various processed foods. In addition, the present invention relates to a food container that can be applied to an outer lid type or an inner lid type.

  Conventionally, as a food container that can accommodate various ingredients such as fruits, vegetable salads, confectionery, lunch box materials, and the like, a strong compressed air vacuum molded plastic container that can be used for sale with food stored therein has been widely used. This food container is manufactured by, for example, a plastic transparent film material or transparent sheet material such as A-PET or OPS, which is subjected to pressure vacuum thermoforming. The current situation is not.

In addition, when displaying at a store or the like, this type of food container is packaged entirely with a wrapping film after the food is stored and closed at the sales site. The wrapping film itself is provided with patterns of various colors by various printing techniques such as a color coat method, a color ink jet method, and a laminate method.
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  However, in the past, the food container itself is simply a transparent container with no pattern on it, and the food film itself has a pattern with various colors on the wrapping film that wraps the food container. The originality of the container cannot be given to the food container, and the contents of the food container cannot be emphasized.

  In addition, in this type of food container, corresponding to various foods stored in the container body, it is an outer lid type that covers the outside of the container body opening or an inner lid type that fits and covers the inside of the container body opening. There is. However, conventional food containers are only formed so that one container body can be either an outer lid type or an inner lid type, and the food content to be stored, the display form, etc. It was not the thing of the dual structure which can select the corresponding cover form.

  Therefore, the present invention was devised in view of the circumstances that existed in the past, such that the food container itself can be given originality as the container, and the contents of the food container are fully enhanced, It is an object of the present invention to provide a food container that can stand out and can select a lid form from an outer lid type or an inner lid type corresponding to the contents of food to be stored, a display form, and the like.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a plastic transparent thin food container 1 that can accommodate various processed foods, and is an engraved image of Edo Kiriko by pressurized vacuum thermoforming. A pattern L is formed on the container body 2.
The outer surface of the container main body 2 may include a plurality of color pattern patterns S provided by laminating.
It is possible to have an outer lid type structure that can be closed by fitting a plastic transparent outer lid body 3A on the outer peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2.
A transparent partition inner lid 4 made of plastic can be arranged in the opening of the container body 2.
The container body 2 is provided with an annular edge 2c whose outer periphery is slightly bent downward and inclined to become a locking portion 2d on the upper opening side, and an annular projecting portion formed on the outer periphery of the outer lid 3A. The locked protrusion portion 6 formed by recessing a part of the annular portion 5 toward the inside can be locked to the engaging portion 2d to form an outer lid type structure.
It is possible to have an inner lid type structure that can be closed by inserting a transparent inner lid body 3B made of plastic into the inner peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2.
The container main body 2 includes a step 2a on the inner peripheral side on the upper opening side thereof, and the lower surface of the recess 12 in the annular fitting portion 11 formed by folding back the outer periphery of the lid 3 into a substantially U-shaped cross section is on the surface of the step 2a. The closed lid 3 is locked and fixed by the fitting convex portion 17 that is in contact with the projection 2 and protrudes from the upper inner peripheral side of the step 2a.
The annular fitting portion 11 can be provided with a flap 15 that is partially projected in the shape of an outward tongue.
Further, the container body 2 itself includes an annular edge 2c whose outer periphery is slightly bent downward and inclined to form a locking portion 2d on the upper opening side, and an annular tension formed on the outer periphery of the outer lid 3A. The locked protrusion 6 formed by denting a part of the annular portion of the protruding portion 5 inwardly can be locked to the engaging portion 2d, and on the inner peripheral side on the upper opening side of the container body 2. The lower surface of the recessed portion 12 in the annular fitting portion 11 which is provided with a step 2a and is folded back to have a substantially U-shaped cross section on the outer periphery of the inner lid 3B is brought into contact with the surface of the step 2a, and on the upper inner peripheral side of the step 2a. The closed inner lid 3B is locked and fixed by the protruding fitting projections 17 so that either the outer lid 3A or the inner lid 3B can be selected and covered. Can be configured.

In the food container according to the present invention configured as described above, an engraved pattern L formed in the image of the Edo Kiriko formed on the container body 2 and a multi-colored pattern pattern S provided by laminating are: The originality as the said container is provided to 1 itself.
The food container 1 is closed by fitting the outer lid 3 </ b> A on the outer peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2 while the partition lid 4 is disposed in the opening of the container body 2 by the outer lid structure. Cover.
At this time, the locked protrusion 6 in the annular projecting portion 5 of the outer lid 3 </ b> A is locked and fixed to the engaging portion 2 d in the annular edge 2 c of the container body 2.
Moreover, the food container 1 is closed by inserting the inner lid body 3B on the inner peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2 by the inner lid structure.
At this time, when the lower surface of the hollow portion 12 of the annular fitting portion 11 of the inner lid body 3B is brought into contact with the surface of the step 2a of the container body 2, the inner lid is formed by the fitting protrusion 17 on the container body 2 side. At the same time that the body 3B is locked, the upper opening side of the container body 2 is sealed and supported from the inside by the outward elastic force of the annular fitting portion 11 of the inner lid body 3B.
The flap 15 of the annular fitting part 11 is made to be removable by grasping it with fingers.
In addition, the container body 2 has both an outer lid type structure and an inner lid type structure, so that any of the outer lid body 3A and the inner lid body 3B can be selected and covered. One of these is selected according to the display form or the like so that it can be used.

  According to the present invention, the originality of the food container 1 itself can be imparted to the food container 1 itself, and the contents of the stored food container 1 such as various foods such as fruits, vegetable salads, confectionery, lunch box materials, etc. are sufficiently drawn. The lid form can be selected from the outer lid type or the inner lid type according to the contents of the food to be stored, the display form, and the like.

  That is, this is because the present invention is formed by forming an engraved pattern L on the container body 2 in the image of Edo Kiriko by pressure vacuum thermoforming, and thereby engraving on the surface of the glass container using gold sand. The same image as the Edo Kiriko can be given to the food container 1 and the contents of the food container 1 can be sufficiently enhanced.

  In addition, since the outer surface of the container body 2 includes a plurality of color pattern patterns S provided by laminating, adding a color to the transparent and monotonous food container 1 increases the display effect without impairing the transparency, Differentiate from products. In addition, the coloration increases the refreshing feeling and can further enhance the sense of deliciousness, and the product item can be identified by changing the color. For example, in a variety of salads using Japanese sweets such as fruit anmitsu, shiratama, and tokoroten, and ham, salmon, roast beef, bacon, shrimp, etc. As a result, it becomes more visible in color, and the appearance is further increased, thereby creating a sense of quality.

  Furthermore, since it has an outer lid type structure that can be closed by fitting a plastic transparent outer lid body 3A on the outer peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2, for the food container 1 with the outer lid type structure, Originality with the same image as Edo Kiriko can be given.

  And since the transparent partition inner lid 4 made of plastic can be arranged on the inner peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2, the foodstuff Q such as topping is added to the container body without being mixed with the food P in the container body 2. 2 can be accommodated.

  The container body 2 is provided with an annular edge 2c whose outer periphery is slightly bent downward and inclined to become a locking portion 2d on the upper opening side, and an annular projecting portion formed on the outer periphery of the outer lid 3A. 5 has an outer lid structure in which a locked protrusion 6 formed by recessing a part of the annular portion 5 toward the inside can be locked to the engaging portion 2d. Therefore, the outer lid 3A can be easily attached to and detached from the annular edge 2c of the container body 2, and the locked protrusion 6 of the outer lid 3A is firmly attached to the engaging portion 2d of the container body 2 when the lid is closed. By being locked, inadvertent detachment of the outer lid 3A can be prevented, and a strong protective effect of the annular edge 2c of the container body 2 can be obtained.

  On the other hand, since it has an inner lid type structure that can be closed by inserting a plastic transparent inner lid body 3B on the inner peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2, for the food container 1 with the inner lid type structure, Originality with the same image as Edo Kiriko can be given.

  The container main body 2 includes a step 2a on the inner peripheral side on the upper opening side thereof, and the lower surface of the recess 12 in the annular fitting portion 11 formed by folding the outer periphery of the inner lid 3B into a substantially U-shaped cross section is the surface of the step 2a. It has an inner lid type structure in which the closed inner lid body 3B is locked and fixed by a fitting convex portion 17 that is in contact with the upper portion and protrudes on the upper inner peripheral side of the step 2a. Yes. For this reason, when the outer wall of the recessed portion 12 of the annular fitting portion 11 is compressed to the inner peripheral side when the lid is closed and is inserted to the level difference 2a position of the container main body 2, the fitting convex portion 17 on the container main body 2 side inserts the inner wall. The lid body 3B is firmly locked, and thus the inner lid body 3B can be securely fitted into the container body 2. Moreover, since the upper opening side of the container body 2 is supported by being sealed from the inside by the outward elastic force of the annular fitting portion 11 of the inner lid 3B, a reinforcing effect in the opening portion of the container body 2 is obtained. It is done.

  Since the annular fitting portion 11 of the inner lid 3B is provided with a flap 15 formed by projecting a part of an outward tongue piece, the inner portion from the container body 2 can be obtained by grasping the flap 15 with fingers. The lid 3B can be easily removed.

  Further, the container body 2 includes an annular edge 2c that is a locking portion 2d, and the outer lid 3A has an outer lid structure by providing a locked protrusion 6 that can be locked to the locking portion 2d. In addition, the container body 2 is provided with a step 2a, and the inner lid 3B is provided with an annular fitting portion 11 that is locked and fixed to the fitting convex portion 17 of the step 2a, so that the inner lid type structure is used as an inner / outer lid structure. It is as. Therefore, both the outer lid body 3A and the inner lid body 3B can be covered, and these can be selected in accordance with the food P to be stored, the display form, and the like. It can be set as a storage mode. In addition, the opening of the container body 2 has an edge structure for the outer lid structure, and a step structure by the inner lid structure, thereby making the container body 2 more robust and from the outside. There is also a secondary effect that it is not easily damaged by impact or the like.

  Note that the reference numerals added in the means for solving the above-mentioned problems and the effects of the invention are given for easy reference to the parts showing the respective components described in the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the structure and shape indicated by the reference numeral.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 shown in the figure is a transparent thin food container made of plastic such as A-PET or OPS which can accommodate various processed foods (P). As shown in FIG. 1, the food container 1 includes, for example, a circular dish-shaped container main body 2, a plastic transparent partition inner lid 4 disposed in an opening of the container body 2, and the partition inner lid 4. The outer lid 3A having an outer lid structure that can be closed by covering the outer peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2 so as to cover the cover, or the inner lid of the opening of the container main body 2 to close the lid It comprises an inner lid 3B having an inner lid structure that enables it.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the container body 2 is formed with a flat annular edge 2 c on the upper opening side through a step 2 a and a tapered surface 2 b formed in an outward ring shape. The outer periphery of the portion 2c is slightly bent in a downward inclined shape to form a locking portion 2d. Further, in the boundary portion between the step 2a and the tapered surface 2b, a total of 15 fitting recesses 2e recessed from the inside to the outside are formed along the circumferential direction, for example, every 24 degrees. The step 2a is for mounting a peripheral portion of the lower surface of the partition inner lid 4 described later, and the locking portion 2d is engaged with the locked protrusion 6 of the closed inner lid body 3B. It is to be stopped.

  Further, on the side wall surface of the container body 2, as an uneven engraved pattern L in the image of Edo Kiriko, for example, in a plane surrounded by two wavy repetitive patterns that are out of phase with each other, In the rectangular frame surrounded by these lines, for example, triangular or arc-shaped protrusions are provided.

  This Edo Kiriko is a pattern formed by engraving the surface of a glass container using gold sand, and in the present invention, for example, when the container body 2 is formed with an engraved pattern L that is an image of such an Edo Kiriko. It is formed on the side wall surface of the container body 2 by pressure vacuum thermoforming or the like. It should be noted that the image of the Edo Kiriko with such an engraved pattern L is merely an example, and it goes without saying that various other images may be adopted.

  Further, a plurality of colors of pattern patterns S corresponding to the Edo Kiriko image pattern are attached to the outer surface of the container body 2 by, for example, laminating. The image color at this time is formed by various color variations by two-color printing such as orange and navy, or red, green, blue and yellow and gold.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the partition inner lid 4 is formed in a shallow circular tray with three accommodating portions along the circumference via three partitions 4 a extending from the center at equal angular intervals, for example. In the outer peripheral edge portion, a flange portion 4b that substantially matches the outer diameter of the annular edge portion 2c on the upper opening side of the container body 2 is formed.

  The outer lid body 3A is formed in a substantially circular hat shape as a whole in the form of an annular projecting portion 5 projecting in a substantially L shape in cross section on the outer periphery. And the to-be-locked protrusion part 6 is formed by denting a part annular part of the annular overhang | projection part 5 toward inner side. When the container body 2 is closed with the outer lid body 3A, the locking protrusion 2 is locked to the locking portion 2d at the tip of the annular edge 2c on the upper opening side of the container main body 2. It is supposed to be. In addition, protruding reinforcing ribs 7 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer lid 3A.

  An example of the use of the outer lid 3A will be described. When processing and forming the food container 1, an engraved pattern L in the image of Edo Kiriko is formed on the side wall surface of the container body 2 by, for example, pressurized vacuum thermoforming, and the outer surface of the container body 2 is an image of Edo Kiriko. For example, a two-color pattern S corresponding to the pattern is provided by, for example, laminating.

  In use, as shown in FIG. 1, first, the food P is accommodated in the container main body 2, and then the partition inner lid 4 in which the food additive Q such as topping is placed in the three accommodating portions is placed in the container main body 2. Put in. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower peripheral edge portion of the partition inner lid 4 is placed on the step 2 a of the container body 2, and the flange portion of the partition inner lid 4 is placed on the annular edge 2 c on the upper opening side of the container body 2. 4b is placed and the partition lid 4 itself is held in a floating state inside the container body 2, so that the food P is not crushed.

  Further, the outer lid body 3A is covered from above. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the locking portion 2d of the annular projecting portion 5 is locked to the locked protrusion of the closed outer lid body 3A, so that the outer lid body 3A is There is no case where the container body 2 is unexpectedly detached. Thereafter, if necessary, the whole may be wrapped with a transparent film (not shown).

  FIGS. 1 and 6 to 8 show examples of usage patterns when the lid is applied by the inner lid 3B. In this form of use, as shown in FIG. 6, the container body also has an inner lid type structure that can be closed by inserting a plastic transparent inner lid body 3B on the inner peripheral side of the opening of the container body 2. 2 is provided. In addition, in the structure of the container main body 2, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected to the same part as the structure in embodiment mentioned above, and the detailed description was abbreviate | omitted.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the container main body 2 is further formed with a flat annular edge 2c on the upper opening side via a step 2a and a tapered surface 2b formed in an outward ring shape. Then, a total of 20 fitting projections 17 project inward along the circumferential direction at intervals of, for example, 18 degrees at the boundary between the step 2a and the tapered surface 2b and are closed. Further, the outer peripheral surface of the boundary portion between the tapered surface 13 and the hollow portion 12 of the inner lid body 3B can be locked and held by the fitting convex portion 17.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7, the inner lid 3B has a circular recess at the center and an annular fitting portion 11 that is folded back into a substantially U-shaped cross section at the outer periphery. It is formed in a circular hat shape. The annular fitting portion 11 is constituted by a recessed portion 12 and a tapered surface 13 corresponding to the step 2a, the tapered surface 2b, and the flat annular edge 2c of the container body 2, respectively. Further, a flap 15 for protruding the inner lid 3B that closes the container main body 2 with a finger and removing it in a part of the outer periphery of the tapered surface 13 is formed in an outward tongue shape.

  Further, on the outer peripheral surface of the inner lid 3B, as shown in FIG. 7, rectangular ridges 16 for reinforcement extend along the circumference at, for example, five locations. Is recessed outwards.

  When the inner lid 3B is inserted from the upper opening side of the container body 2, the outer wall of the recess 12 of the annular fitting portion 11 is inserted to the step 2a position of the container body 2 while being compressed to the inner peripheral side. The recess 12 is locked and fixed so that the lower surface of the recess 12 abuts on the surface of the step 2 a of the container body 2. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, the tapered surface 2b of the container main body 2 is brought into abutting contact with the tapered surface 13 of the annular fitting portion 11, so that the fitting protrusion at the boundary portion between the step 2a and the tapered surface 2b. The portion 17 is locked so as to bite into the boundary portion between the tapered surface 13 and the recessed portion 12 on the inner lid 3 </ b> B side, and is in a sealed state. When removing the inner lid 3B from the container body 2, the inner lid 3B can be easily removed from the container body 2 by grasping the flap 15 with fingers.

  Next, the use of the present invention will be described. The contents of the food P stored in the container main body 2 and, for example, the display form such as stacking in multiple stages or arranging them in parallel, Then, either the outer lid body 3A or the partition inner lid 4 or the inner lid body 3B is selected as necessary. When the outer lid body 3A is selected, the locked ridge portion 6 of the outer lid body 3A is locked to the locking portion 2d which is the outer lid type structure of the container body 2. When selecting the inner lid body 3B, the inner lid body 3B is inserted into the step 2a which is the inner lid type structure of the container body 2, and the fitting convex portion 17 and the annular fitting portion 11 are fitted together.

  Thus, it is only necessary to cover either one of the outer lid body 3A or the inner lid body 3B with respect to one container main body 2, enabling storage in various cover modes, and the container main body 2 is provided with Edo. Combined with the decorativeness of the facet-like appearance, it will become more prominent at the display place and will greatly contribute to the promotion.

An example of the food container in the best form for implementing this invention is shown, and is an exploded perspective view showing each of a container main body, a partition inner lid, an outer lid body, and an inner lid body. It is a perspective view when similarly covering the outer lid. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view when similarly covering an outer lid body. It is a top view of a container main body similarly. It is a top view of a partition inner lid similarly. The other example of use of this invention is shown and it is a perspective view when an inner cover body is covered. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view when similarly covering the inner lid. It is a top view which similarly shows an inner cover body.

Explanation of symbols

P ... Food Q ... Added food L ... Engraved pattern S ... Pattern 1 ... Food container 2 ... Container body 2a ... Step 2b ... Tapered surface 2c ... Ring edge 2d ... Locking portion 2e ... Fitting recess 3A ... Outer lid Body 3B ... Inner lid 4 ... Partition inner lid 4a ... Partition 4b ... Flange 5 ... Annular overhang 6 ... Locked ridge 7 ... Reinforcement rib 11 ... Annular fitting part 12 ... Recessed part 13 ... Tapered surface 15 ... flap 16 ... ridge 17 ... fitting convex part

Claims (9)

  A transparent and thin plastic container made of plastic that can accommodate various processed foods, wherein the container body is formed with an engraved pattern inspired by Edo Kiriko by pressurized vacuum thermoforming. .   The food container according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the container body includes a plurality of colors of pattern patterns provided by laminating.   The food container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the food container has an outer lid structure that can be closed by fitting a transparent outer lid body made of plastic on the outer peripheral side of the opening of the container body.   The food container according to claim 3, wherein the plastic transparent partition inner lid can be disposed at a step position in the opening of the container body.   The container body is provided with an annular edge portion whose outer periphery is slightly bent downward and inclined to become a locking portion on the upper opening side, and a partial annular shape of the annular projecting portion formed on the outer periphery of the outer lid body The food container according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a locked ridge formed by recessing a portion toward the inside can be locked to the engaging portion.   The food container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the food container has an inner lid type structure that can be closed by inserting a transparent inner lid body made of plastic into the inner peripheral side of the opening of the container body.   The container body is provided with a step on the inner peripheral side on the upper opening side thereof, and the lower surface of the recessed portion in the annular fitting portion that is folded back into a substantially U-shaped cross section on the outer periphery of the inner lid body is brought into contact with the step surface. The food container according to claim 6, wherein the closed inner lid body is locked and fixed by a fitting convex portion protruding on the upper inner peripheral side of the step.   The food container according to claim 7, wherein the annular fitting portion includes a flap formed by projecting a part in an outward tongue shape.   The container body is provided with an annular edge portion whose outer periphery is slightly bent downward and inclined to become a locking portion on the upper opening side, and a partial annular shape of the annular projecting portion formed on the outer periphery of the outer lid body The locked ridge formed by recessing the portion inward can be locked to the engaging portion so that the outer lid can be covered, and the inner peripheral side of the upper opening side of the container body is provided with a step. The lower surface of the hollow portion of the annular fitting portion formed by folding the outer periphery of the inner lid body into a substantially U-shaped cross section is brought into contact with the step surface, and is fitted by the fitting convex portion protruding on the upper inner peripheral side of the step. The closed inner lid body is locked and fixed so that the inner lid body can be covered, and either the outer lid body or the inner lid body can be selected and applied. The food container according to claim 1.

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