JP3225031U - Packaging containers - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging container for semi-fresh noodles that can be sold by a ready-to-use beverage vending machine. Kind Code: A1 A packaging container for half-cooked noodles, which stores half-cooked noodles and can be sold by a ready-to-drink beverage vending machine, wherein the beverage container can be sold by a ready-to-drink beverage vending machine. It has a tubular structure corresponding to the shape and size of, and is provided with an openable and closable lid 2 capable of storing and taking out half-life noodles. [Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a configuration of a packaging container for half-life noodles such as udon noodles, buckwheat noodles, and Chinese noodles, and particularly to a configuration of a packaging container for half-life noodles suitable for sale in a vending machine.

  Recently, half-raw noodles such as half-life udon noodles, buckwheat noodles, and Chinese noodles have been sold as they can provide the same taste as raw noodles, even though they do not require thawing like frozen noodles and have a long storage period. is increasing. At present, these half-cooked noodles are sold mainly in stores and online. In each case, a predetermined number of noodles individually packed in a predetermined storage bag (polybag) are packed. Or they are usually sold in boxes.

  In the case of such a sales method, the storage temperature of the noodles varies depending on the environment and the season in which it is placed, and the storage period during which a delicious taste can be maintained is not constant. For this reason, the storage bag is made to be non-breathable, sealed with an oxygen absorber together with half-raw noodles, and then subjected to a heat treatment, and also reduces the water content of half-green noodles to suppress the activity of microorganisms. Accordingly, measures have been taken to extend the storage period (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-60-085552

  First, in the case of the above-mentioned over-the-counter sales, as a sales form of semi-fresh noodles, the opening time of the store is limited, and it is not always possible for a consumer to purchase the desired noodles 24 hours a day. Of course, there are convenience stores that are open 24 hours a day, but the actual situation is that there are not so much raw noodles in the convenience store due to the space of the sales floor. In-store sales also require costs for the store to set up, operate, and pay for the store. In addition, online shopping is not always possible when consumers want it, and distribution costs are also high for sellers.

  Next, when extending the storage period, the storage bag was made non-breathable as described above, a deoxidizer was put together with the semi-fresh noodles and sealed, and then a heat treatment was performed, and the moisture content of the semi-fresh noodles was also reduced. The method of reduction cannot be an effective method for labor and cost. In particular, reducing the amount of water has a fatal drawback that lowers the delicious taste characteristic of the Hansheng noodles.

  The present invention has been made based on such circumstances, paying attention to the product refrigeration function of a beverage vending machine that is becoming increasingly popular, and by enabling ready-to-drink beverage vending machines to sell commonly with beverages. In addition, a packaging container for semi-fresh noodles, which has a sufficiently long storage period, allows the seller to sell the product without labor costs, and enables the consumer to freely purchase the product 24 hours a day. It is intended to provide.

  The invention of the present application is provided with the following problem solving means in order to solve the above problems.

(1) Means for Solving the Problems of the Invention of Claim 1 The packaging container of the invention of Claim 1 is for packaging half-cooked noodles, which stores half-cooked noodles and can be sold by ready-made beverage vending machines. A container having a tubular structure corresponding to the shape and size of a beverage container that can be sold by an off-the-shelf beverage vending machine, comprising an opening / closing lid capable of storing and taking out semi-fresh noodles. ing.

  Thus, the packaging container of the present invention is formed in a tubular structure corresponding to the shape and size of a beverage container that can be sold by an off-the-shelf beverage vending machine, and can store and take out half-life noodles. It is configured with an opening / closing lid.

  Therefore, after storing the raw noodles with the lid open, and then closing and fixing the lid, it becomes a packaging container similar to a beverage container such as a PET bottle or a can. Can be sold in common. The beverage vending machine is a refrigerator similar to a refrigerator, has an appropriate refrigeration function, and is capable of adjusting the storage temperature. Therefore, half-life noodles can be stored for a long period of time without losing taste.

  In addition, since the container itself is formed in a tubular structure similar to a can corresponding to the shape and size of a beverage container that can be sold by a ready-to-use beverage vending machine, it can be put into a vending machine and placed in a rack. And the transfer (guide) from the rack to the take-out opening via the shooter becomes smooth, and the posture control like a plastic bottle is unnecessary. Thus, most popular vending machines can be used to sell like beverages.

  In addition, using the ready-made beverage vending machine in this way, the beverage can be sold in exactly the same way as the beverage, so that compared to the case of designing and manufacturing a vending machine dedicated to selling half-fresh noodles, much cheaper Can be realized.

(2) Means for solving the problem of the invention of claim 2 The packaging container of the invention of claim 2 is the packaging container of the invention of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical structure of the container is a polygonal cylindrical structure. It is characterized by having.

  In the case of recent beverage vending machines, there are many types of beverages to be sold, the capacity has been increasing, and products whose height from the floor surface to the beverage inlet exceeds 1.6 m are not uncommon. In addition, the depth of the input port is also deeper. In addition, in the case of semi-fresh noodles, the product weight is heavy.

  For this reason, the impact when the packaging container is inserted into the insertion port or when the packaging container falls from the rack portion to the extraction port via the shooter has a considerable impact. Therefore, the packaging container is required not to be damaged or deformed by such an impact.

  Therefore, for example, a polygonal cylindrical structure is adopted as the cylindrical structure of the container. In the case of a polygon, many corners are formed at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, despite being close to a circular shape and having a sufficiently large storage volume, and having high rolling properties during transfer (guide). Therefore, the side surface strength is greatly improved as compared with the case of an uneven plane or a circular surface.

  Therefore, for example, even when paper material is used as a constituent material of the container, the container may be damaged or deformed due to an impact at the time of being inserted into the input port or falling from the rack to the output port. Disappears.

(3) Means for solving the problem of the invention of claim 3 The packaging container of the invention of claim 3 is the packaging container of the invention of claim 2 wherein the polygonal cylindrical structure of the container is an octagon. It is characterized by a cardboard tubular structure.

  Thus, when the polygonal cylindrical structure of the packaging container is an octagonal cardboard cylindrical structure, the material constituting the packaging container is, for example, inexpensive coated cardboard and Even in the case of corrugated paper laminated paper, the octagonal cylinder structure, which is almost circular, improves the side surface strength effectively, allowing it to be inserted into the above-mentioned inlet or from the rack to the outlet. The container is less likely to be damaged or deformed by the impact of the fall. In addition, since the rolling property at the time of transfer (at the time of guide) is high, smooth carry-out becomes possible.

  Further, when the material of the packaging container is a laminated paper obtained by laminating coated cardboard with corrugated paper, since the corrugated paper has a shock-absorbing property, the influence on the stored half-raw noodles is also reduced. Few. Also, in the case of a laminated paper in which cardboard is laminated to coated cardboard, waste paper can be used, the recyclability is high, and the environmental compatibility is excellent.

(4) Means for Solving the Problem of the Invention of Claim 4 According to the means for solving the problem of the invention of Claim 4, the cylindrical structure of the packaging container is a circular cardboard. It is characterized by having a cylindrical structure made of.

  As described above, when the cylindrical structure of the packaging container is a cylindrical structure made of circular cardboard, the material forming the packaging container may be, for example, an inexpensive coated cardboard and corrugated cardboard paper. Even in the case of interleaving paper, as long as the thickness is fixed to a certain thickness, the same circular cylindrical structure can effectively improve the side surface strength, and can be inserted into the above-mentioned inlet or rack. The container is less likely to be damaged or deformed even by an impact at the time of dropping from the part to the outlet. In addition, in the case of the circular shape, the rolling property at the time of transfer (at the time of guide) becomes better.

  Further, when the material of the packaging container is a laminated paper obtained by laminating coated cardboard with corrugated paper, since the corrugated paper has a shock-absorbing property, the influence on the stored half-raw noodles is also reduced. Few. Also, in the case of a laminated paper in which cardboard is laminated to coated cardboard, waste paper can be used, the recyclability is high, and the environmental compatibility is excellent.

  As a result, according to the present invention, it is possible to use vending machines such as ready-made beverages already manufactured and sold as they are, to sell half-life noodles such as udon noodles, soba noodles, and Chinese noodles in parallel or for exclusive sale. It is possible to surely solve the conventional problem described above. And it is possible to expect an increase in sales at low cost for 24 hours. Also, being able to purchase at any time for 24 hours is very convenient for the user.

1 is a front perspective view of a packaging container according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention in a closed state. It is a front left perspective view of the lid of the packaging container in an open state. It is a top view (whole view) of the deployment state of the packaging container. It is a principal part enlarged plan view of the upper end side deployment state of the packaging container. It is a principal part enlarged plan view of the lower end side deployment state of the packaging container. It is a front view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a left side view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a right side view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a rear view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a top view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a bottom view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is an AA expanded sectional view of FIG. 6 of the packaging container. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 10 of the packaging container. FIG. 14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the packaging container taken along line CC of FIG. 13. It is a perspective view (image figure) which shows an example of the product of the packaging container after printing the outer peripheral surface. It is a front side perspective view of the lid closed state of the packaging container concerning Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is a top view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a bottom view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a front side perspective view of the lid closed state of the packaging container concerning Embodiment 3 of the present invention. It is a front left perspective view of the lid of the packaging container in an open state. It is a top view (whole view) of the deployment state of the packaging container. It is a front view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a left side view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a right side view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a rear view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a top view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. It is a bottom view of the lid of the packaging container in a closed state. FIG. 23 is an enlarged sectional view of the packaging container taken along line AA of FIG. 22. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 22 of the same packaging container. FIG. 30 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 29 of the packaging container.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 30, configurations and operations of some embodiments for implementing the present invention will be described in detail.

(1) Configuration and operation of first embodiment for implementing the present invention First, FIGS. 1 to 12 show the configuration and operation of a packaging container according to the first embodiment.

  The packaging container in the first embodiment stores, for example, half-life noodles such as udon noodles, buckwheat noodles, and Chinese noodles, and is used for beverages such as ready-made tea, plastic bottles such as soft drinks, canned juices, canned coffees, and the like. It is formed in a size and shape that can be commonly sold by vending machines.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, the packaging container is formed in a regular octagonal cylindrical body whose main body 1 is a polygonal shape that is close to a cylindrical body as a whole, and has a positive end on the upper end side. An octagonal flat lid (lid member) 2 and a regular octagonal flat bottom (bottom member) 3 are provided on the lower end side, respectively. The length and outer diameter of the main body 1 are set according to the standard dimensions (permissible dimensions) of the beverage container that can be sold by the vending machine.

  The main body 1 portion, the lid 2 and the bottom 3 portion are both formed of a paper material having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined strength (for example, a laminated paper of coated cardboard and corrugated cardboard). As shown in the drawing, vertical parallel folds (vertical parallel solid line lines) for forming first to eighth eight deflected planes 1a to 1h in the left-right direction of one cut sheet of paper material And a glue portion (for example, a hot-melt joint portion) 1i having a predetermined width smaller than each of the deflected planes 1a to 1h for joining the both end sides thereof to each other. The lid 2 and the bottom 3 are integrally connected to the upper and lower ends of a fifth deflected plane 1e located at a substantially intermediate portion via horizontal bent portions 1j and 1k. At the upper and lower ends of the first, third, and seventh deflected planes 1a, 1c, and 1g, the same horizontal bent portions as those of the lid 2 and the bottom 3 (refer to the solid lines of the connecting portions / omit the reference numerals). When the lid 2 and the bottom 3 are closed (see the states of FIGS. 13, 14, and 12), the lower side of the lid 2 and the bottom 3 is bent inward at a right angle (see the state of FIG. 2). The first to third three support pieces 11a, 11c, 11g, 12a, 12c, 12g that enter the upper surface and support the main body surfaces of the lid 2 and the bottom 3 are connected.

  Also, on each side (four sides) of the regular octagonal lid 2 and the bottom 3 in the diagonal direction of the main body surface, the lid 2 and the bottom 3 are provided at each opening of the octagon on both upper and lower sides of the cylindrical main body 1. Four engaging pieces (claw pieces) 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d for engaging in the closed state are respectively connected. The four engaging pieces 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d in the diagonal directions have smaller bent parts (connecting parts) 1j, 2k, 2b, 2d, 3b, 3d, respectively. The trapezoidal piece and the tip side 2a, 2c, 3a, 3c are relatively large rectangular pieces, each having a bent portion along each connecting side, and having a substantially right angle inward at the bent portion. It can be bent (see the configuration in FIG. 2).

  Therefore, the main body 1 having the first to eighth eight deflected planes 1a to 1h and the gluing portion 1i in the unfolded state shown in FIG. When the gluing portion 1i is superposed and glued (joined) and integrated, firstly, a cylindrical body having a regular octagonal cross section and having open upper and lower ends is formed (in FIG. 2, the bottom 3 side is also opened like the lid 2). Cylinder). Then, in this state, the first to third three support pieces 12a, 12c, and 12g of the lower end side openings of the cylindrical body having the same cross-section regular octagonal shape are then moved in the same manner as in the case of the lid 2 in FIG. Each of them is bent at a right angle to be in a state along the opening surface (corresponding to a state where the upside down in FIG. 2 is inverted).

  Then, the bottom 3 bent at a right angle between the first to third three support pieces 12a, 12c, 12g and the bent portion 1k (corresponding to the upper and lower parts of FIG. 2). The four engagement pieces (claw pieces) 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d are fitted into each other to engage and fix each other. As a result, the bottom 3 is locked in a closed state (see FIGS. 1, 2, 6 to 9, and 11 to 13). In this state, the main body surface of the bottom 3 is supported on the upper surface side by the first to third three support pieces 12a, 12c, and 12g, and the first to third three support pieces 12a, 12c, and 12g. And the four diagonally engaging pieces (claw pieces) 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d bent at right angles are fitted between the bent portions 1k (the parts a to d in FIG. 2 upside down). The upper surface of the same bottom 3 main body and the lower surfaces of the first to third three support pieces 12a, 12c, 12g are joined by a hot melt or the like as necessary. You may make it join using a means. After the locking and fixing, the main body surface of the bottom 3 and the outer peripheral surface of the opening of the main body 1 may be joined by pasting a cellophane tape or the like on the outer periphery of the bottom 3. By doing so, the strength of the bottom 3 becomes higher.

  In this case, among the four engaging pieces 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d in the diagonal direction, the shapes of the engaging pieces 3b, 3d on the bent portion (connecting portion) 1k side are shown in an enlarged manner in FIG. Unlike the shapes of the engaging pieces 3a and 3c on the tip side, in which the sides facing each other in a square shape are parallel to each other, the sides are substantially trapezoidal, and the facing sides are formed to be non-parallel to each other. The length of the four sides 3e including the bent portions 3e connected to the main body surface of the bottom 3 and the lengths of the respective portions A, B, and C are, for example, the length of the bent portions 3e connected to the main body of the bottom 3 and the length of the main body 1 of the bottom 3. The length of the side A on the side of the bent portion 1k which is continuous with the side is equal, and the length of the side C on the side of the engaging pieces 3c and 3d facing the side A on the side of the bent portion 1k is shorter than the length of the bent portion 3e and the side A. Further, the length of the side B facing the bent portion 3e is formed to be considerably shorter than the length of the side C. The length of the bent portion 3e, which is the connecting portion of the engaging pieces 3b and 3d on the bent portion 1k side with the bottom 3 main body, is formed smaller by a predetermined dimension than the length (width) of one side of the octagon of the bottom 3. The bent portion 3e is provided with a predetermined dimension a on the engagement pieces 3a and 3c side, and is provided with a predetermined dimension b larger than the same dimension a on the bent portion 1k side. The side A extends parallel to the left and right with a predetermined interval between the fourth and sixth planes 1d and 1f, and the side B is the support piece of the third and seventh planes 1c and 1g. It extends vertically up and down with a predetermined space between the side surfaces of 12c and 12g.

  The dimension "a" is such that when the engaging pieces 3b and 3d are fitted into the lower end side opening of the main body 1 as shown in FIGS. 13 and 12, the thicknesses of the uneven planes 1c and 1g of the main body 1 are fitted. The dimension b is a dimension for forming a portion, and the dimension b is a dimension for facilitating bending of the bent portion 1k of the bottom 3 main body (securing a degree of freedom). The same opening dimension a is provided also on one side of the first support piece 12a on the lower end side of the main body 1 (side of the uneven plane 1b) and on both sides of the second and third support pieces 12c and 12g. The fitting pieces 3a and 3c having the same width as one side of the octagon on the tip side of the lid 3 are fitted while ensuring the ease of fitting (in the above-mentioned up and down portions in FIGS. 2 to 2). It is configured to be able to maintain appropriate engagement force and locking force later (see the engagement state in FIGS. 13 and 12).

  In particular, the length (width) of the bent portion 3e, which is the connecting portion of the engagement pieces 3b and 3d on the bent portion 1k side with the bottom 3 main body, is more predetermined than the length (width) of one side of the octagon of the bottom 3. The bent portion 3e is formed to have a predetermined size a on the side of the engaging pieces 3a and 3c, and has a predetermined size b larger than the same size a on the bent portion 1k side. When the same dimension a is fitted into the lower end side opening of the main body 1, the plate thicknesses of the uneven planes 1c and 1g on the main body 1 side are tightly fitted and fixed. In this case, the trapezoidal engagement pieces 3b and 3d The side C abuts against the inner wall surfaces of the eccentric planes 1c and 1g with a pressing force, and is engaged with a reliable frictional force and a locking force (the state shown in FIGS. 13 and 12). reference). Therefore, reliable engagement on the bent portion 1k side of the bottom 3 becomes possible. Moreover, the engaging pieces 3b and 3d have a trapezoidal shape as a whole, and as is clear from FIGS. 13 and 12, the sides A and B, which are the inclined surfaces, form a mountain-shaped guide surface. It guides the fitting of the engagement pieces 3b and 3d smoothly. As a result, the work of fitting the bottom 3 is also facilitated.

  On the other hand, in the state where the bottom 3 is closed as described above (the bottom 3 does not open once closed), the first to third three support pieces 11a of the upper end side opening of the main body 1 having a regular octagonal cross section are formed. , 11c and 11g are preferably extended upward along the first, third and seventh deflected planes 1a, 1c and 1g, respectively, without being bent (although they may be bent, of course). The lid 2 is also kept open upward without bending. In this state, half-life noodles such as udon noodles, buckwheat noodles, and Chinese noodles are stored from the upper end side opening. In this case, udon noodles, buckwheat noodles, Chinese noodles, etc., are each placed in a plastic bag with sealability in advance, for example, two servings are used as an example, and set with a dashi bag containing dashi. And stored.

  When the raw noodles are stored in this manner, the first to third three support pieces 11a, 11c, and 11g are bent at right angles to the horizontal state at the bending portions, and the four hooks on the outer periphery of the lid 2 are bent. The mating pieces (claw pieces) 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d are bent at right angles at the bending portions (see the perspective view in FIG. 2). After that, the four engagement pieces (claw pieces) 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d on the lid 2 side are respectively connected between the first to third support pieces 11a, 11c, 11g and the bent portion 1j on the main body 1 side ( 2) and engage with each other to fix them. As a result, the bottom 3 and the lid 2 are finally locked in a closed state (see the states of FIGS. 1, 6 to 10, 13, and 14). In this state, the lower surface of the octagonal body surface of the lid 2 is supported by the first to third support pieces 11a, 11c, 11g, and the first to third three support pieces 11a, 11c, The four engaging pieces (claw pieces) 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d bent at right angles are fixed between the 11g and the bent portions 1j (portions A to D in FIG. 2) by fitting and locking, respectively. .

  In this case, as in the case of the bottom 3 described above, of the four engaging pieces (claw pieces) 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d in the diagonal direction on the lid 2 side, the bent portion (connecting portion) 1j side The shape of the engaging pieces 2b and 2d is substantially trapezoidal, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 4, different from the shapes of the engaging pieces 2a and 2c on the tip side where the opposing sides are rectangular and parallel to each other. In addition, the opposing sides are formed non-parallel to each other. The lengths of the four sides 2e including the bent portions 2e connected to the main body surface of the lid 2 and the lengths of the respective portions A, B, and C are, for example, the length of the bent portions 2e connected to the main body of the lid 2 and the length of the main body 1 of the lid 2. The length of the side A on the side of the bent portion 1j which is continuous with the side is equal, and the length of the side C on the side of the engaging pieces 2c and 2d facing the side A on the side of the bent portion 1j is shorter than the length of the bent portion 2e and the side A. Further, the length of the side B facing the bent portion 2e is formed to be considerably shorter than the length of the side C. The length of the bent portion 2e, which is a connecting portion between the engagement pieces 2b and 2d on the bent portion 1j side and the lid 2 main body, is formed smaller than the length (width) of one side of the octagon of the lid 2 by a predetermined dimension. The bent portion 2e is provided with a predetermined dimension a on the engaging pieces 2a and 2c side and a predetermined size b larger than the same dimension a on the bent portion 1j side. The side A extends parallel to the left and right with a predetermined interval between the fourth and sixth planes 1d and 1f, and the side B is the support piece of the third and seventh planes 1c and 1g. 11c and 11g extend vertically in parallel at a predetermined interval from the side surfaces.

  The dimension a fits the plate thicknesses of the uneven planes 1c and 1g of the main body 1 when the engagement pieces 2b and 2d are fitted into the upper end side opening of the main body 1 as shown in FIGS. The dimension b is for forming the fitting portion, and the dimension b is a dimension for facilitating bending of the bent portion 1j of the lid 2 main body (securing a degree of freedom). The opening dimension a similar to the above is provided on one side of the first support piece 11a on the upper end side of the main body 1 (side of the uneven plane 1b) and on both sides of the second and third support pieces 11c and 11g, respectively. While ensuring that the engaging pieces 2c and 2d having the same width as one side of the octagon on the tip side of the lid 2 can be easily fitted (to the portions A to D in FIG. 2), an appropriate engaging force and a locking force are obtained after the fitting. It can be maintained (see the state of FIGS. 13 and 14).

  In particular, the length (width) of the bent portion 2e, which is the connecting portion of the engaging pieces 2b and 2d on the bent portion 1j side with the lid 2 main body, is more predetermined than the length (width) of one side of the octagon of the lid 2. The bent portion 2e is formed to be smaller in size, and is provided with a predetermined size a on the side of the engagement pieces 2a and 2c, and a predetermined size b larger than the same size a on the bent portion 1j. When the same dimension a is fitted into the opening on the upper end side of the main body 1, the plate thicknesses of the uneven planes 1c and 1g on the main body 1 side are tightly fitted and fixed. In this case, trapezoidal engaging pieces 2b and 2d are used. Side C with the pressing force against the inner wall surfaces of the eccentric planes 1c and 1g, and is engaged with the reliable frictional force and the locking force (the state of FIGS. 13 and 14). See). Therefore, reliable engagement on the side of the bent portion 1j of the lid 3 becomes possible. Moreover, the engaging pieces 2b and 2d have a trapezoidal shape as a whole, and as is apparent from FIGS. 13 and 14, the sides A and B, which are the inclined surfaces, form a mountain-shaped guide surface. The engagement of the engagement pieces 2b and 2d is smoothly guided. As a result, the work of fitting the lid 3 is also facilitated. Also, in the case of the lid 3, after the fitting operation of the lid 3 is completed, a cellophane tape or the like is adhered as necessary to more securely fix the lid 3 to the main body 1.

  In the case of a packaging container for half-life noodles such as udon noodles having such a configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 to 14, in a state where the half-life noodles such as udon noodles and dashi are stored and the lid 3 is closed, The whole is a paper cylinder having a regular octagonal cross-section, and although it is made of paper, it has a very high strength in the vertical direction and has a greatly improved lateral strength at eight corners. Moreover, the container is configured so that its size (dimensions) and shape can be commonly sold by vending machines that sell beverages in beverage containers such as ready-made PET bottles.

  Therefore, it can be sold in parallel with ready-made beverage vending machines provided with a refrigeration function and temperature control, and can be stored for a long period of time, unlike sales at stores. Therefore, a special storage process as in the related art becomes unnecessary. In addition, there is no need to reduce the amount of water in order to extend the storage period, and it is possible to secure a delicious taste peculiar to semi-noodles.

  Moreover, the cylindrical structure of the container employs a polygonal octagon, which has the same diameter as the whole. In the case of an octagon, eight corners are provided at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction, despite the fact that the storage space is sufficiently large because the shape is as close as possible to a circle among polygons and the rolling property at the time of transfer (at the time of guide) is high. Are formed. Therefore, the side surface strength is greatly improved as compared with the case of an uneven plane or a circular surface.

  Therefore, for example, even when paper material is used as a constituent material of the container, the container may be damaged or deformed due to an impact at the time of being inserted into the input port or falling from the rack to the output port. Disappears.

  Further, the packaging container is made of cardboard, and for example, as an example, a particularly inexpensive bonded paper of coated cardboard and corrugated cardboard is employed. In the case of a laminated paper obtained by laminating a cardboard paper to a coated cardboard, the recyclability is high and the environmental compatibility is excellent as well as the fact that the waste paper can be used and is inexpensive. And, in the case of the octagonal cylindrical structure, even if such cardboard is adopted, the side surface strength is effectively improved, and when the card is inserted into the inlet or dropped from the rack to the outlet. The container will not be damaged or deformed by the impact. In addition, since the rolling property at the time of transfer (at the time of guiding) in the rack section or the shooter section is high, smooth carry-out becomes possible. Further, in the case of a laminated paper in which corrugated paper is laminated on coated cardboard, the shock to the stored half-life noodles is small because the corrugated paper has a shock-absorbing property. Therefore, the noodles are hardly broken. Also, in the case of a laminated paper in which cardboard is laminated to coated cardboard, waste paper can be used, the recyclability is high, and the environmental compatibility is excellent.

  Then, on the outer peripheral surface of the packaging container, a desired beautiful print corresponding to the half-baked noodles to be stored is applied, for example, as shown in FIG. Now, FIG. 15 shows, as an example, a container configured as a packaging container for udon noodles (knife-cut half-raw udon noodles).

  Such an octagonal container shape is a very novel container shape for selling half-life noodles such as udon noodles, buckwheat noodles, and Chinese noodles, and has never been adopted in the market (industry). In addition, as described above, the octagonal half-life noodle container has a large angle at the corner, is almost cylindrical, and has high rolling properties. Therefore, as with canned juices, both sides can be guided in common, and they are discharged while rolling straight, eliminating the need for a posture control device such as a PET bottle. It is particularly suitable for sale on vending machines. In the case of the parallel discharge type, since the shooter moves while rolling as described above, the impact upon falling is small. Nevertheless, there are eight corners in the circumferential direction, and the strength of the entire container is high, so that it is strong against impact when dropped.

  As a result, a ready-made beverage vending machine can be sold with bottled beverages and canned beverages without any trouble.

  In addition, the beverage vending machine is a refrigerating machine capable of refrigeration management and can store semi-fresh noodles in a refrigerated state, so that the storage period is much longer than in the conventional store sales. In addition, for sellers, they can sell for 24 hours without labor costs, regardless of location, and for consumers, they can purchase half-life noodles whenever they want. Therefore, it can greatly contribute to an increase in sales.

  As described above, the packaging container for half-cooked noodles according to the present embodiment is very useful as a container for selling half-cooked noodles in a vending machine for beverages and the like. It can also be sold in sets of multiple boxes packed in paper boxes (as souvenirs, Zhongyuan, gifts for year, etc.). In that case, if the shape of the container is octagonal as described above, when packed in a box, both upper and lower sides are both horizontal surfaces, and both left and right sides are both vertical surfaces, so a polygon with many corners is used. However, it can be stored in a square box in a stable state as in the case of square and rectangular boxes. In the case of a hexagon, even if it is stored with the top and bottom flat, the left and right become corners and it is not stable. In the case of a pentagon, a flat surface cannot be taken up and down, and a flat surface cannot be taken at right and left.

  In addition, in the case of the octagonal container configuration, the upper trapezoidal three surfaces project in a mountain shape in the stored state, so that the arrangement design in the boxed state is novel and the product appealing power is enhanced. For example, an octagonal udon noodle container having a bright and beautiful design as shown in FIG. 15 is prepared for a plurality of menus such as 6 to 12 types, and the container design is changed for each of the menus, combined and boxed. If so, it will be a very novel product form (sales form) such as udon noodles, and will be very conspicuous even in stores compared to conventional products.

  As a result, the sales promotion effect is greatly improved.

(2) Configuration of packaging container for semi-curved noodles according to Embodiment 2 Next, FIGS. 16 to 18 show polygonal semi-cured noodles suitable for sale in the vending machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 1 shows a configuration of a packaging container for packaging.

  The raw noodle packaging container according to the second embodiment also has the same material and basic configuration as those of the half raw noodle packaging container according to the first embodiment, except that the main body 1 and the lid 2, The shape of the bottom 3 is changed from an octagonal section to a hexagonal section. In the case of a hexagon, it is more distant from a circle than an octagon, but it is common as a polygon, and almost the same operation as that of the octagon described above can be realized. Therefore, in that sense, it can be further changed to a pentagon.

(3) Configuration of packaging container for semi-fresh noodles according to Embodiment 3 Next, FIGS. 19 to 30 show cylindrical half-life noodles suitable for sale in the vending machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. 1 shows a configuration of a packaging container for packaging.

  In the case of the half-life noodle packaging container according to the third embodiment as well, as a material thereof, inexpensive coated cardboard and cushioning corrugated cardboard are used. By increasing the size, the strength is improved, and the vending machine can be sold similarly.

  This packaging container also has three parts: a cylindrical body 10, a circular lid 20, and a circular bottom 30. Then, as shown in an exploded view of FIG. 21, for example, as shown in a development view of FIG. 21, a single piece of rectangular bonding paper (coated ball) having a predetermined aspect ratio forming the cylindrical main body 1 as shown in FIG. Paper + corrugated paperboard), and the circular lid 20 and the bottom 30 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends substantially intermediate portions (the right side is longer by the width of the overlapping portion) via bent portions (connecting portions) 10a and 10b having a predetermined width. Connected and integrated. The outer diameter φ2 of the circular lid 20 and the bottom 30 is determined by the outer diameter of the cylindrical main body 1 (both ends 10a and 10B of the main body 1 in the unfolded state shown in FIG. The outer diameter of the body 1 is larger than the diameter φ1 by the thickness of the plate in the radial direction, so that the openings at the upper and lower ends of the main body 1 can be covered. Four engagement pieces 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d similar to those in the first embodiment are further provided on the outer periphery of the same circular lid 20 and bottom 30 at diagonal positions. Each is connected and integrated via a bent portion (connecting portion / symbol omitted). These four engaging pieces 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d are formed so that the width of the bent portion (connecting portion) is smaller than that of the distal end side engaging portion, and the bent portion is formed of a cylinder. It is provided so as to be located inside by an amount corresponding to the plate thickness in the radial direction of the main body 1. .., 31, 31... Are radially inward cut grooves for that purpose. As a result, the four engagement pieces 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d are each bent at a right angle as shown in FIG. Are fitted and fixed in the upper and lower opening edges. In this case, the engagement pieces 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d on the bottom 3 side may be thermally joined to the opening edge of the main body 1, such as hot melt. Further, the lid 20 may be locked to the main body 1 with cellophane tape or the like in a state where the body surface of the lid 20 stores the raw noodles and the broth.

  As a result, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 22 to 25, for example, vending machines such as beverages having a cylindrical shape as a whole containing half-life noodles such as udon noodles, buckwheat noodles, and Chinese noodles and soup stock. A package product suitable for is completed. Also in this case, the beautiful design corresponding to the noodles inside is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the container as shown in FIG.

  In the case of such a cylindrical shape, since there are no many corners on the outer peripheral surface, the strength in the lateral direction relatively decreases. However, since the thickness of the paper material, which is the material, is increased, a sufficiently practical strength can be realized. In addition, in the case of such a cylindrical shape, both sides can be guided in common, as in canned juice, etc., and the rolling characteristics are high, so a posture control device such as a plastic bottle is not required, and parallel injection is possible. It is particularly suitable for sale in a parallel discharge type vending machine. In the case of the parallel discharge type, since the shooter moves while rolling, the impact upon falling is small. Therefore, there is no possibility of deformation even in the case of a cylindrical shape.

  And, in the case of this container, as in the case of the octagonal container, it can be sold in a box.

  1 is a main body, 1a to 1h are eccentric planes of an octagonal main body, 2 is a cover, 2a to 2d are engagement pieces, 3 is a bottom, 10 is a main body, 11a to 11c are support pieces, and 12a to 12c are support pieces. , 20 is a lid, 20a to 20d are engagement pieces, 30 is a bottom, and 30a to 30d are engagement pieces.

Claims (4)

  A packaging container for half-cooked noodles that stores half-cooked noodles and can be sold on a ready-to-drink vending machine, and the shape and size of a beverage container that can be sold on a ready-to-drink beverage vending machine 1. A packaging container comprising an opening / closing lid formed in a cylindrical structure corresponding to the above, and capable of storing and taking out half-life noodles.   The packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical structure is a polygonal cylindrical structure.   3. The packaging container according to claim 2, wherein the polygonal tubular structure is an octagonal cardboard tubular structure.   2. The packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the tubular structure is a circular cardboard tubular structure.