JP3238982U - absorbent article - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a disposable diaper capable of suppressing leakage by arranging an absorbent core along a part other than the crotch area of a wearer while deforming the absorbent core along the crotch area of the wearer's body. An absorbent article package (1) has a front-back direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other, and includes an absorbent article having a top sheet, a back sheet and an absorbent core, and a packaging sheet for individually wrapping the absorbent article. 20 and. The package has a rectangular shape in a plan view in a packaged state in which the absorbent articles are individually wrapped with the packaging sheet. The length in the longitudinal direction L of the package in the packaged state is 110 mm or more and 130 mm or less, and the length in the lateral direction S of the package in the packaged state is 70 mm or more and 85 mm or less. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a package of absorbent articles individually wrapped by a wrapping sheet.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a package of absorbent articles individually wrapped with a packaging sheet. The package encloses the absorbent article with the package sheet, and the absorbent article is configured such that it is difficult to directly view the absorbent article from the outside of the package. According to such a package, it is conceivable that the user will directly hold the package and go to the bathroom.

However, when you go to the bathroom with the package in your hand, there is a risk that the package will be visible. For example, sanitary napkins as absorbent articles have been of particular concern to users. Specifically, in recent years, the age of menarche has progressed, and the number of girls who have menarche in elementary school is increasing. For girls who have just had their first menstrual period, they often worry about the eyes around them when they go to the bathroom during menstruation. In view of such problems, Patent Document 2 discloses a cloth with a storage bag that makes it difficult for people around you to notice that you are menstruating even if you hold it in your hand and go to the bathroom. In the cloth with storage bag of Patent Document 2, a plurality of storage bags and a lid are formed from one sheet of substantially rectangular cloth, and by covering the storage bag with the lid, the cloth is formed into a substantially square shape. is configured to The cloth with storage bag is configured to have the same appearance as a handkerchief folded in four.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-136089 JP-A-2002-128167

However, when using the cloth with storage bag of Patent Document 2, it is necessary to store the absorbent article in the storage bag. Some users were concerned that others would find out that they were handling absorbent articles during the work.

Therefore, it is desirable to provide a package for absorbent articles that allows a user to carry the absorbent article without performing the work of accommodating the absorbent article in the packaging sheet, and that is difficult for people around to notice that the absorbent article is an absorbent article. aim.

An absorbent article package according to one aspect includes an absorbent article having a front-back direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other and having a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, and a packaging sheet for individually wrapping the absorbent article. and a packaging body for absorbent articles, wherein the packaging body is rectangular in plan view in a packaging state in which the absorbent articles are individually wrapped in the packaging sheet, and the absorbent article in the packaging state is The longitudinal length of the package is 110 mm or more and 130 mm or less, and the width direction length of the package in the packaged state is 70 mm or more and 85 mm or less.

It is the perspective view seen from the 1st surface side of the package of the absorbent article which concerns on embodiment. It is the perspective view seen from the 2nd surface side of the package of the absorbent article which concerns on embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view along the AA cross section of the absorbent article package shown in FIG. 1; Fig. 2 is a plan view of the absorbent article in the unfolded state, viewed from the side facing the skin. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the absorbent article in the unfolded state, viewed from the non-skin facing side. It is a figure for demonstrating the folding aspect of a package. It is a figure for demonstrating the folding aspect of the package which concerns on a modification.

(1) Overview of Embodiments At least the following matters will become clear from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.
An absorbent article package according to one aspect includes an absorbent article having a front-back direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other and having a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, and a packaging sheet for individually wrapping the absorbent article. and a packaging body for absorbent articles, wherein the packaging body is rectangular in plan view in a packaging state in which the absorbent articles are individually wrapped in the packaging sheet, and the absorbent article in the packaging state is The longitudinal length of the package is 110 mm or more and 130 mm or less, and the width direction length of the package in the packaged state is 70 mm or more and 85 mm or less. As a result of diligent research by the applicant, it was found that users recognize the package as a sanitary napkin or as a pocket tissue depending on the size of the package. More specifically, a package having a longitudinal length of 110 mm or more and 130 mm or less and a width direction length of 70 mm or more and 85 mm or less is easily recognized as a pocket tissue. Therefore, even if the package itself is carried without being put in a bag or the like, it is easy for people around to recognize it as a pocket tissue, and it is difficult for people around them to recognize that it is an absorbent article.

According to a preferred aspect, the maximum thickness of the package in the packaged state may be 5 mm or more and 20 mm or less. As a result of diligent research by the applicant, the thickness of the pocket tissue is generally 5 mm or more and 20 mm or less. When the maximum thickness of the package is 5 mm or more and 20 mm or less, it is more easily recognized as a pocket tissue. Therefore, it becomes more difficult for surrounding people to recognize that it is an absorbent article.

According to a preferred aspect, the backsheet of the absorbent article is provided with an adhesive portion for bonding the absorbent article to a worn article during use, and the package body is attached to the absorbent article. A release sheet may be provided between the packaging sheets to cover the adhesive portion. According to this aspect, the visibility of the absorbent article through the packaging sheet can be reduced by the release sheet, and the concealability of the absorbent article can be enhanced by the release sheet. Therefore, it becomes difficult to recognize that the absorbent article is contained in the package from the outside of the package, and it becomes more difficult for surrounding people to recognize that the absorbent article is contained.

According to a preferred aspect, the packaging sheet has an opening forming portion for forming an opening for taking out the absorbent article and a printed portion, and the packaging sheet in the packaging state has an opening forming portion and a printed portion. The body has a first surface extending in a planar direction including the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction, and a second surface arranged to face the first surface, and the opening forming portion includes the second surface. The printing unit may be provided on one surface, and the printing unit may have a second printing unit provided on the second surface. According to this aspect, the visibility of the absorbent article through the packaging sheet can be reduced by the printed portion, and the concealability of the absorbent article can be enhanced. The second surface is the surface on the opposite side of the opening forming portion, and the second printing portion can be provided without being affected by the arrangement of the opening forming portion. Therefore, the design of the package can be improved by the second printing unit, and the design can be realized like a pocket tissue.

According to a preferred aspect, the printing unit has a first printing unit provided on the first surface, and the design of the first printing unit and the design of the second printing unit may be different. According to this aspect, since the design of the first printed portion and the design of the second printed portion are different, the appearance is closer to that of a pocket tissue, making it more difficult for people around to recognize that it is an absorbent article. In addition, the design of the entire package can be enhanced by the printed portion including different designs, and the design can be realized like a pocket tissue.

According to a preferred aspect, the second printing portion is provided at the center of the second surface in the longitudinal direction, and the second printing portion is provided at the end of the second surface in the longitudinal direction. A non-printing portion is provided that does not have a , said non-printing portion may be transparent or translucent. The center of the package is a conspicuous part of the package, and the second printed portion can enhance the concealability of the absorbent article. Also, generally the longitudinal edges of the pocket tissue are transparent or translucent. By providing the non-printed portion at the longitudinal end of the second surface, the appearance of pocket tissue can be imitated, and the user can easily recognize it as pocket tissue.

According to a preferred aspect, the length in the longitudinal direction of the second printing portion may be 85% or more of the length in the longitudinal direction of the second surface. According to this aspect, the printed portion of the pocket tissue generally accounts for 85% or more of the length of the second surface in the longitudinal direction. According to this configuration, it is easy to cover the absorbent article to be housed inside with the second printed portion and conceal it with the second printed portion. Therefore, it becomes more easily recognized as a pocket tissue.

According to a preferred aspect, seal portions for joining the packaging sheets are provided at both longitudinal ends of the package in the packaged state, and longitudinal ends of the second surface are provided. The length in the longitudinal direction of the non-printing portion provided in the package may be longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the seal portion and shorter than the maximum thickness of the package in the packaged state. According to this aspect, since the length in the longitudinal direction of the non-printing portion is longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the sealing portion, a transparent or translucent region can be provided adjacent to the sealing portion. By providing a transparent or translucent region, which is one of the features of the appearance of the pocket tissue, it becomes more easily recognized as a pocket tissue. Also, the length of the non-printed portion in the longitudinal direction is shorter than the maximum thickness of the package. According to this configuration, the length of the non-printed portion in the longitudinal direction is not too long, and it is possible to prevent the absorbent article from being seen from the outside of the package through the non-printed portion.

According to a preferred aspect, the packaging sheet has an opening forming portion for forming an opening for taking out the absorbent article. The opening forming portion is formed by temporarily joining one end folded inward of the package from the first crease in the packaging state and a region overlapping the one end of the packaging sheet in the packaging state. It may have a temporary joint. According to this aspect, since one end of the packaging sheet folded inward is temporarily joined, foreign matter is less likely to enter from the outside of the package, compared to a configuration in which one end of the packaging sheet is not folded back. One end of the packaging sheet is folded inward, and the folded part enhances the concealability of the inside, making it difficult to visually recognize the inside through the opening forming part before the package is unsealed. Therefore, it becomes difficult to recognize that the absorbent article is contained in the package from the outside of the package, and it becomes more difficult for surrounding people to recognize that the absorbent article is contained.

According to a preferred aspect, the region overlapping the one end of the packaging sheet is folded inward of the package starting from the second fold in the packaging state, and the first fold and the second fold are , both of which extend along one of the lateral direction and the longitudinal direction, and the second fold line extends outward from the first fold line in the other direction orthogonal to the one direction. may be placed. According to this aspect, in the packaged state, the second fold line extends outward beyond the first fold line. When opening the package, the user can grasp the vicinity of the second fold and easily separate it from the first fold. Therefore, it becomes easier to perform the unsealing work.

According to a preferred aspect, the temporary joint portion may be arranged inside the first fold line in the other direction. According to this aspect, since the temporary joint portion is arranged inside the first fold line, it is easy to grasp the portion inside the first fold line when grasping the first fold line portion when opening the package. Therefore, it becomes easier to perform the unsealing work.

According to a preferred aspect, the first fold line of the packaging sheet may be inclined with respect to the one direction. According to this aspect, since the first fold of the packaging sheet is inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction, the first fold of the packaging sheet is easily conspicuous with respect to the substantially rectangular first surface. Therefore, the operability at the time of opening can be improved while realizing a shape like a pocket tissue.

(2) Absorbent Article According to Embodiment Hereinafter, the absorbent article package 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the following description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals are given to the same or similar parts. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic, and the ratio of each dimension may differ from the actual one. Therefore, specific dimensions and the like should be determined with reference to the following description. In addition, there are cases where portions having different dimensional relationships and ratios are included between the drawings.

1 and 2 show a package 1 of absorbent articles in a packaged state in which absorbent articles 10 are individually wrapped with a packaging sheet 20. FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view seen from the side of a first surface P1 described later, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the side of a second surface P2 described later. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the absorbent article package 1 in the unfolded state is viewed from the skin-facing side T1, and FIG. 5 shows the absorbent article package in the unfolded state viewed from the non-skin-facing side It is the figure which showed the state visually recognized from T2. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of how the absorbent article package 1 is folded.

The absorbent article package 1 includes an absorbent article 10 and a packaging sheet 20 for individually wrapping the absorbent article 10 . An absorbent article package 1 (hereinafter referred to as a package) has a longitudinal direction L, a lateral direction S and a thickness direction T in the packaged state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 . In the packaged state, the length of the package 1 in the longitudinal direction L is longer than the length of the package 1 in the lateral direction S. In addition, the package of the present embodiment is folded multiple times in the lateral direction S with only the crease along the longitudinal direction L as a base point, and in the unfolded state, the length of the package 1 in the lateral direction S is longer than the length of the package 1 in the longitudinal direction L. However, in a modified example, the package may be folded around the crease along the longitudinal direction L and also folded along the crease along the transverse direction S, or the crease along the transverse direction S may be folded. It may be folded multiple times with only the base point. The package 1 has a first surface P1 extending in a planar direction including the longitudinal direction L and the lateral direction S, and a second surface P2 arranged to face the first surface P1. The shapes of the first surface P1 and the second surface P2 in plan view are not square but rectangular.

The absorbent article 10 may be an absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin, pantiliner, breastfeeding pad, adult incontinence pad, disposable diaper, fecal pad or sweat wipe. In particular, the absorbent article may be an article that is attached to the inside of a wearable article such as a user's underwear, and may be a sanitary napkin.

The absorbent article 10 has a front-rear direction FR, a width direction W and a thickness direction T which are orthogonal to each other. The thickness direction T may have a skin facing side T1 arranged to face the wearer's skin and a non-skin facing side T2 opposite to the skin facing side T1. The front-rear direction FR of the absorbent article 10 of the present embodiment runs along the lateral direction S of the package 1 , and the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 runs along the longitudinal direction L of the package 1 . However, in a modification, the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 may be along the lateral direction S of the package 1 and the longitudinal direction L of the absorbent article 10 may be along the longitudinal direction L of the package 1 . Moreover, the thickness direction T of the package 1 is along the thickness direction T of the absorbent article 10 .

As shown in FIG. 4, the absorbent article 10 includes a topsheet 11 arranged on the skin-facing surface side T1, a backsheet 12 arranged on the non-skin-facing surface side T2, and a combination of the topsheet 11 and the backsheet 12. and an absorbent core 13 disposed therebetween. The thickness of the absorbent article 10 may vary, and the thickness of the areas where the absorbent core 13 is arranged may be thicker than the thickness of the areas where the absorbent core 13 is not arranged.

As shown in FIG. 5, the absorbent article 10 has a central region S2, a front side region S1 and a rear side region S3. The central region S2 is a region facing the wearer's excretory opening, for example, the vaginal opening. When the absorbent article 10 is attached to the wearing article, the central region S2 is arranged at the crotch portion of the wearing article and is arranged between the wearer's legs. The front side region S1 is located on the front side of the central region S2. A front edge of the front side region S1 defines a front edge of the absorbent article 10 . The rear side region S3 is located behind the central region S2. A rear edge of the rear side region S3 defines a rear edge of the absorbent article 10 . As shown in FIG. 4, wings 15 may be provided in the central region S2. The wings 15 extend outward in the width direction W from the absorbent core 13 and are folded to the non-skin facing side T2 of the worn article during use. The absorbent article 10 may have a hip flap extending outward in the width direction from the absorbent core 13 in the rear region S3. The wing and hip flaps may be folded inward in the width direction W via auxiliary fold lines FLA along the front-rear direction FR before the absorbent article 10 and the packaging sheet 20 are folded together. That is, in the placed state described later, it is preferable that the wings 15 and the hip flaps are folded via the auxiliary folding lines FLA, and that the packaging sheet 20 extends outward in the width direction W from the absorbent article 10 .

The absorbent article 10 may be used by being attached to a wearing article such as underwear. In the absorbent article 10 attached to a worn article such as underwear, the non-skin surface of the backsheet 12 is provided with an adhesive portion. The adhesive part is a region provided with an adhesive for bonding the absorbent article to the worn article. The adhesive portion may have a body adhesive portion 16 (see FIG. 5) arranged in a region overlapping with the absorbent core 13 and wing adhesive portions 17 (see FIG. 4) provided on the wings 15 . The adhesive part may be covered with the packaging sheet 20 before use, or may be covered with a release sheet. The body adhesive portion 16 constitutes the "adhesive portion" of the present invention.

The package 1 may have a release sheet. A release sheet covers the adhesive part before use of the absorbent article. The release sheet may have a body release sheet 41 covering the body adhesive portion 16 and a wing release sheet 42 covering the wing adhesive portion 17 . The body adhesive part 16 is arranged between the non-skin surface of the absorbent article 10 and the packaging sheet 20, as shown in FIG. 5, and the wing adhesive part 17, as shown in FIG. , straddling the pair of wings 15 and covering both wing adhesive portions 17. As shown in FIG. The body release sheet 41 constitutes the "release sheet" of the present invention.

The packaging sheet 20 may wrap the absorbent article 10 individually. The packaging sheet 20 may have a rectangular shape in the unfolded state, and includes the absorbent article in the wrapped state. Next, a folding mode of the package 1 will be described based on FIG. 6 and the like. FIG. 6(a) shows a placed state in which the absorbent article 10 is placed on the packaging sheet 20, and in this placed state, the absorbent article 10 and the packaging sheet 20 are folded together so that the absorbent article 10 is folded. are individually wrapped by the wrapping sheet 20. The placed state is the state immediately before the absorbent article 10 and the packaging sheet 20 are folded together. Prior to the placed state, the absorbent article 10 may be folded around the auxiliary fold line FLA. In the placed state, the length in the width direction W of the packaging sheet 20 is longer than the length in the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 . Therefore, in a packaged state in which the absorbent articles 10 are individually wrapped by the packaging sheet 20, the packaging sheet 20 extends outward in the width direction W from the absorbent article 10, and the outer edge of the absorbent article 10 is exposed. not

The folds of the package 1 may have a first fold FL1, a second fold FL2, a third fold FL3 and a fourth fold FL4. As shown in FIG. 6(a), the packaging sheet 20 has sheet edges 20E1 and 20E2 extending in the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 (longitudinal direction L of the package). A first sheet edge 20E1, which is one of the sheet edges, is located outside in the wrapped state, and a second sheet edge 20E2, which is the other sheet edge, is located inside in the wrapped state. The first fold FL1 is a fold provided on the side of the first sheet edge 20E1. One end portion 20R1 (see FIG. 6(b)) of the packaging sheet 20 is a portion in which a region including the first sheet edge 20E1 is folded inside the package starting from the first folding line FL1. One end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 constitutes an opening forming portion 25. As shown in FIG.

The second fold line FL2 is a fold line at which the lamination region SR (see FIG. 6(c)) that overlaps one end of the packaging sheet 20 is folded in the packaging state. The lamination area SR that overlaps one end of the packaging sheet 20 is an area between the third fold FL3 and the second fold FL2. The lamination region SR is folded inward by the second fold line FL2. Therefore, of the second fold line FL2 and the third fold line FL3 that sandwich the stacking region SR, the second fold line FL2 that is folded later serves as the fold line that folds the stacking region SR. The lamination region SR may constitute the opening forming portion 25 . The opening forming portion 25 of the present embodiment is provided between the one end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 and the lamination region SR.

The third fold FL3 is a fold provided closer to the second sheet edge 20E2 than the second fold FL2. The other end portion 20R2 (see FIG. 6(b)) of the packaging sheet 20 is a portion in which a region including the second sheet edge 20E2 is folded inward of the package starting from the third folding line FL3. The other end portion 20R2 of the packaging sheet 20 is located inside the lamination region SR in the packaging state. In addition, in the modification, it is not necessary to have the third fold line FL3. The fourth fold FL4 is positioned closer to the first sheet edge 20E1 than the second fold FL2. The first fold FL1, the second fold FL2, the third fold FL3, and the fourth fold FL4 extend in the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 (longitudinal direction L of the package), and extend in the front-rear direction FR of the absorbent article 10. They are arranged at intervals in (the transverse direction S of the package). The first fold FL1, the second fold FL2, the third fold FL3, and the fourth fold FL4 may be folds for folding the absorbent article so that the skin sides face each other.

From the placed state shown in FIG. 6(a), the package 1 is folded around the first fold FL1 and around the third fold FL3 as shown in FIG. 6(b). Note that the step of folding around the first fold FL1 should be performed before folding around the fourth fold FL4, and the order of the steps of folding around the first fold FL1 is not critical.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6(c), the package 1 is folded around the second fold line FL2 with the portion folded around the third fold line FL3 facing inward. As a result, the stacking region SR is folded. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(d), the package 1 is folded around the fourth fold FL4 with the portion folded around the second fold FL2 as the base point facing inward. As shown in FIG. 6(e), after the package 1 is folded around the fourth fold line FL4, the packaging sheets 20 may be joined together at both ends in the longitudinal direction L of the package 1. The seal portion 5 in which the packaging sheets 20 are joined can be formed by heat welding, for example. By folding the package 1 in this way, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the package 1 has a rectangular shape in plan view.

When using the absorbent article in the folded package, the packaging sheet 20 is opened and the absorbent article 10 is taken out. The packaging sheet 20 has an opening forming portion 25 for forming an opening through which the absorbent article 10 is taken out. The opening forming portion 25 may be a temporary joint portion where the packaging sheets 20 are temporarily joined together, a non-joined portion where the packaging sheets 20 are laminated together, or a perforation. good too. The opening forming part 25 may be provided on a surface located outside the package 1 in the packaged state. The opening forming portion 25 of the present embodiment is configured by a temporary joint portion 26 in which the one end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 and the lamination region SR overlapping the one end portion of the packaging sheet 20 are temporarily joined. The user unfolds the package 1 through the opening forming part 25 , takes out the absorbent article 10 , and uses the absorbent article 10 .

The package 1 of the present embodiment is configured to make it difficult for people around to perceive the package as an absorbent article by recognizing it as a pocket tissue. Next, a configuration that can be recognized as a pocket tissue in the package 1 will be described. As a result of diligent research by the applicant, it was found that depending on the size of the package 1, the user recognizes the package as an absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin or as a pocket tissue. More specifically, as shown in Table 1, 63 samples with different lengths in the longitudinal direction L and the length in the transverse direction S of the package 1 were used to determine whether the package 1 looked like a pocket tissue. verified whether The length in the longitudinal direction and the length in the lateral direction of the package are the lengths in the package state. The same sample was shown to 10 people, and they were asked whether they looked like pocket tissues. Each of the 63 sample packaging sheets used a polyethylene (PE) film with a thickness of 40 μm, and was printed in white on the entire surface.

As shown in Table 1, the package preferably has a length in the longitudinal direction L of 110 mm or more and 130 mm or less and a length in the lateral direction S of 70 mm or more and 85 mm or less. The package is easily recognized as a pocket tissue. Therefore, even if the package itself is carried without being put in a bag or the like, it is easy for people around to recognize it as a pocket tissue, and it is difficult for people around them to recognize that it is an absorbent article. Since the package itself is recognized as a pocket tissue, it is possible to omit the work of further accommodating the package in a bag or the like. More preferably, the package 1 has a length in the longitudinal direction L of 120 mm or more and 130 mm or less, and a length in the lateral direction S of 70 mm or more and 80 mm or less. Moreover, the maximum thickness of the package 1 in the packaged state may be 5 mm or more and 20 mm or less. When the maximum thickness of the package is 5 mm or more and 20 mm or less, it is more easily recognized as a pocket tissue. Therefore, it becomes more difficult for surrounding people to recognize that it is an absorbent article. More preferably, the maximum thickness of package 1 in the packaged state may be 10 mm or more. As a result of various investigations by the applicant, the thickness of pocket tissues is often about 10 mm or more, and the maximum thickness of the package 1 is 10 mm or more, so that users can recognize it as a pocket tissue. easy to do The length in the longitudinal direction L of the package may be different from the length in the transverse direction S of the package 1, and may be longer than the length in the transverse direction S of the package 1 by 25 mm or more.

In addition, as a result of the applicant's intensive research, the user recognizes the package as an absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin by the ratio of the length of the package 1 in the longitudinal direction L and the width direction S in the packaged state. or recognized as a pocket tissue. More specifically, when the length in the longitudinal direction L of the package in the packaged state and the length in the lateral direction S of the package in the packaged state have a relationship of 9:14 to 9:17, it is recognized as a pocket tissue. It turned out to be easy. In addition, it was found that the most ideal ratio is the length of the package in the longitudinal direction L in the packaged state: the length of the package in the lateral direction S in the packaged state of 3:5.

The package 1 may have a body release sheet 41 provided between the package sheet 20 and the absorbent article 10 . For example, even if the user perceives that the outer shape of the package 1 is a pocket tissue, the absorbent article 10 can be seen through the packaging sheet 20, and there is a risk that the surrounding people will recognize it as the absorbent article 10. There is However, the visibility of the absorbent article 10 through the packaging sheet 20 can be reduced by the main release sheet 41 , and the concealability of the absorbent article 10 can be enhanced by the main release sheet 41 . It becomes difficult to recognize that the absorbent article 10 is stored from the outside of the package, and it becomes more difficult for people around to recognize the absorbent article 10 .

The packaging sheet 20 may have a printed portion 22 . The visibility of the absorbent article 10 through the packaging sheet 20 can be reduced by the printed portion 22, and the concealability of the absorbent article 10 can be enhanced. The printing section 22 may have a second printing section 222 printed on the second surface P2. The second surface P2 is the surface opposite to the first surface P1 on which the opening forming portion 25 is provided, and the second printing portion 222 can be provided without being affected by the arrangement of the opening forming portion 25 . The design of the package 1 is enhanced by the second printing part 222, and the design like a pocket tissue can be realized.

The printing unit 22 may have a first printing unit 221 provided on the first surface P1. The design of the first surface P<b>1 having the opening forming portion 25 can be enhanced by the first printing portion 221 . The design of the first printing unit 221 and the design of the second printing unit 222 may be different. Configurations with different designs include not only configurations with different patterns and types of patterns, but also configurations with different colors, and configurations with different patterns and sizes of patterns. The packaging sheet 20 for packaging general sanitary napkins has a single design or repetition of a certain design, and is a design that approximates the first surface P1 and the second surface P2. On the other hand, many pocket tissues have different designs on the first surface P1 and the second surface P2. Since the design of the first printed portion 221 and the design of the second printed portion 222 are different, the appearance becomes closer to that of a pocket tissue, making it more difficult for people around to recognize the absorbent article 10 . In addition, the printed part 22 including different designs enhances the design of the package 1 as a whole and realizes the design of a pocket tissue.

The printing part 22 may be provided on the entire packaging sheet 20 or may be provided on a partial area. The packaging sheet 20 may be provided with a non-printed portion 23 that is not printed. The non-printed portion 23 may be provided in a region that does not overlap the absorbent article 10 in the wrapped state. The printing part 22 may be arranged continuously in the lateral direction S of the package 1 and arranged in the center in the longitudinal direction L of the package 1 in the packaged state.

As shown in FIG. 2, a second printed portion 222 is provided at the center of the second surface P2 in the longitudinal direction L, and a non-printed portion 23 is provided at the end of the second surface P2 in the longitudinal direction L. may be provided. The non-printing portions 23 may be arranged on both longitudinal sides of the second printing portion 222 . The non-printed portion 23 may be arranged continuously in the lateral direction S at the end portion in the longitudinal direction L of the package 1 . The non-printing portion 23 may be transparent or translucent. The center of the package 1 is a conspicuous part of the package 1, and the second printed portion 222 can enhance the concealability of the absorbent article 10. As shown in FIG. In general, the end of the pocket tissue in the longitudinal direction L is transparent or translucent. By providing the non-printed portion 23 at the end of the second surface P2 in the longitudinal direction L, the appearance of a pocket tissue is imitated and the user can easily recognize it as a pocket tissue.

The length in the longitudinal direction L of the second printing portion 222 may be 85% or more of the length in the longitudinal direction L of the second surface P2. Generally, the printed portion 22 of the pocket tissue is 85% or more of the length of the second surface P2 in the longitudinal direction L. When the length in the longitudinal direction L of the second printed portion 222 is 85% or more of the length in the longitudinal direction L of the second surface P2, it can be easily recognized as a pocket tissue. Moreover, according to the said structure, the absorbent article 10 accommodated inside is easily covered with the 2nd printed part 222, and the absorbent article 10 is concealed with the 2nd printed part 222. FIG. Accordingly, similarly, the length in the longitudinal direction L of the first printing portion 221 may be 85% or more of the length in the longitudinal direction L of the first surface P1. It is easy to cover the absorbent article 10 to be housed inside with the first printed portion 221 and hide the absorbent article 10 with the first printed portion 221 .

The length in the longitudinal direction L of the first printed portion 221 and the length in the longitudinal direction L of the second printed portion 222 may be 100 mm or more and 110 mm or less. In a configuration in which the longitudinal direction L of the package 1 and the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 are aligned, the width direction W (longitudinal The length in direction L) is generally between 90 mm and 95 mm. Since the length in the longitudinal direction L of the first printed portion 221 of the package and the length in the longitudinal direction L of the second printed portion 222 are 100 mm or more, the absorbent article 10 is attached to the packaging sheet 20 during folding or the like. Even if the position in the width direction W is shifted, the absorbent article 10 can be easily accommodated within the area where the printed portion 22 is provided. In addition, since the length in the longitudinal direction L of the first printed portion 221 of the package and the length in the longitudinal direction L of the second printed portion 222 are 110 mm or less, the outer side of the printed portion in the longitudinal direction L is not large. A printing unit 23 may be provided.

The length in the longitudinal direction L of the non-printing portion 23 provided at the end in the longitudinal direction L of the second surface P2 is longer than the length in the longitudinal direction L of the seal portion 5, and the maximum thickness of the package 1 in the packaged state. It should be shorter than the length. The length in the longitudinal direction L of the non-printing portion 23 provided at the end portion in the longitudinal direction L of the second surface P2 is the length of each of the left and right non-printing portions 23, and the length in the longitudinal direction L of the seal portion 5 is The length is the length of each of the left and right seal portions 5 . Since the length in the longitudinal direction L of the non-printing portion 23 is longer than the length in the longitudinal direction L of the sealing portion 5 , a transparent or translucent region can be provided adjacent to the sealing portion 5 . By providing a transparent or translucent region, which is one of the features of the appearance of the pocket tissue, it becomes more easily recognized as a pocket tissue. Also, the length of the non-printed portion 23 in the longitudinal direction L is shorter than the maximum thickness of the package. According to this configuration, the length of the non-printed portion 23 in the longitudinal direction is not too long, and it is possible to prevent the absorbent article 10 from being seen from the outside of the package 1 through the non-printed portion 23 .

One end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 is folded inside the packaging body 1 with the first folding line FL1 as a starting point in the packaging state, is arranged outside the packaging body 1 with respect to the stacking region SR, and is arranged via the temporary joint portion 26. It may be temporarily joined to the lamination region SR. Since the one end 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 is positioned outside the package and the packaging sheets 20 are temporarily joined to each other, compared to the configuration in which the one end of the packaging sheet 20 is not folded back, the It is difficult for foreign matter to enter. In addition, one end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 is folded inward, and the folded portion enhances the concealability of the interior, and the interior is visible through the opening forming portion 25 before the package 1 is unsealed. becomes difficult. Therefore, it becomes difficult to recognize that the absorbent article 10 is stored from the outside of the package 1, and it becomes more difficult for people around to recognize the absorbent article 10.例文帳に追加

The lamination region SR that overlaps the one end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 may be folded inside the packaging body 1 with the second folding line FL2 as a starting point in the packaging state. The first fold FL1 and the second fold FL2 both extend along the longitudinal direction L, and the second fold FL2 may be arranged outside the first fold FL1 in the lateral direction S. As shown in FIG. 1, in the packaging state, the second fold line FL2 extends outward beyond the first fold line FL1. When opening the package 1, the user can easily separate it from the first fold FL1 side by grasping the vicinity of the second fold FL2. Therefore, it becomes easier to perform the unsealing work. One end portion of the packaging sheet 20 and the lamination region SR are joined via a temporary joint portion 26, and the temporary joint portion 26 may be arranged inside the first fold line FL1 in the transverse direction S. Since the temporary joint portion 26 is arranged inside the first fold line FL1, it is easy to grasp the portion inside the first fold line FL1 when grasping the first fold line portion when opening the package. Therefore, it becomes easier to perform the unsealing work.

The first fold line FL1 of the packaging sheet 20 may be inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction L. The first fold line FL1 is arranged on the outer surface of the package in the packaged state, and is the part that the user grips when opening the package. Since the first fold FL1 of the packaging sheet 20 is inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction, the first fold FL1 of the packaging sheet 20 is easily conspicuous with respect to the substantially rectangular first surface P1. Therefore, the operability at the time of opening can be improved while realizing a shape like a pocket tissue.

Note that the first fold line FL1 and the second fold line FL2 may be along the lateral direction S in the package according to the modification. In this modification, the second fold line FL2 may be arranged outside the first fold line FL1 in the longitudinal direction L. This configuration also allows the user to grasp the vicinity of the second fold line FL2 and easily separate the portion on the first fold line FL1 side and the portion on the second fold line FL2 side. Therefore, it becomes easier to perform the unsealing work. Moreover, in the said modification, a temporary joint part may be arrange|positioned inside 1st fold FL1 in a longitudinal direction. Also with this configuration, it is easy to grasp the first fold line portion when opening the package, and the opening operation becomes easier. Moreover, in the said modification, 1st crease|fold FL1 of the packaging sheet 20 may incline with respect to the transversal direction S. As shown in FIG. The first crease of the packaging sheet 20 is easily conspicuous on the substantially rectangular first surface, and the operability at the time of unsealing can be improved.

A polyethylene (PE) film and a polypropylene (PP) film can be exemplified as the packaging sheet 20 that can exhibit the function of enhancing the concealability of the absorbent article 10 . Moreover, the material of the packaging sheet 20 is preferably soft in order to suppress the unsealing sound when the package is unsealed. In a package body in which the adhesive part is covered with a packaging sheet without a release sheet, it is preferable to apply a release coating to the packaging sheet.

Next, a package according to a modified example will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a folding mode of the package according to the modification. In addition, in the description of the modification below, the same reference numerals are used for the same configuration as the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. FIG. 7(a) shows a package 1A according to Modification 1. FIG. The package 1A according to Modification 1 is folded around the second fold FL2 and then folded around the first fold FL1. One end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 is folded around the first fold line FL1, and is arranged outside the packaging body in the packaging state. The first fold line FL1 and the second fold line FL2 are along the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 and the longitudinal direction L of the package 1A. 1 A of packages which concern on the modification 1 do not have the 3rd folding line FL3 and the 4th folding line FL4. A perforation 27 extending in the longitudinal direction L may be provided in one end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 (the region between the first sheet edge 20E1 and the first fold line FL1). By splitting the packaging sheet 20 through the perforations 27, an opening can be provided by the perforations 27. - 特許庁In general, many pocket tissues have perforations. By providing the perforations 27 in the package 1A, the package 1A can be brought closer to the appearance of a pocket tissue. The opening formed by the perforations 27 may be provided together with the opening formed by the opening forming portion 25 in the embodiment, or may be provided instead of the opening formed by the opening forming portion 25 . By providing the opening formed by the perforations 27 instead of the opening formed by the opening forming part 25, it is easy to maintain the absorbent article in a sealed state before use, foreign substances are less likely to enter the package 1A, and hygiene is improved. can be improved.

FIG. 7(b) shows a package 1B according to Modification 2. As shown in FIG. The package 1B according to Modification 2 is folded around the fifth fold FL5 and the sixth fold FL6, then folded around the second fold FL2, and then folded around the first fold FL1. The fifth fold FL5 and the sixth fold FL6 are along the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 and the lateral direction S of the package, and the first fold FL1 and the second fold FL2 are along the front-rear direction of the absorbent article 10. FR and along the longitudinal direction L of the package. A perforation 27 extending in the longitudinal direction L may be provided in one end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 (the region between the first sheet edge 20E1 and the first fold line FL1). In the package 1B of Modification 2, a plurality of layers of package sheets 20 are superimposed on the outer side of the absorbent article 10 in the package state. The perforations 27 may be provided through the multiple layers of the packaging sheet 20 . Specifically, one end portion 20R1 of the packaging sheet 20 is laminated in two or three layers in a state of being folded around the fifth and sixth folds FL6. Perforations 27 may be provided through the laminated packaging sheets 20 . Since the depth of the perforations 27 is deeper, the appearance of the pocket tissue can be brought closer to that of the package 1B.

FIG. 7(c) shows a package 1C according to Modification 3. As shown in FIG. In the package 1C according to Modification 3, the absorbent article 10 is folded around the auxiliary fold line FLA before the packaging sheet 20 and the absorbent article 10 are folded together. The auxiliary fold FLA extends along the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 and the longitudinal direction L of the package. In the placed state in which the absorbent article 10 folded around the auxiliary fold FLA is placed on the packaging sheet 20, the packaging sheet 20 is folded around the second fold FL2 and then folded around the first fold FL1. folded into. The first fold line FL1 and the second fold line FL2 are along the front-rear direction FR of the absorbent article 10 and the transverse direction S of the package.

FIG. 7(d) shows a package 1D according to Modification 4. As shown in FIG. In the package 1D according to Modification 4, the absorbent article 10 is folded around the auxiliary crease FLA before the packaging sheet 20 and the absorbent article 10 are folded together. The auxiliary fold FLA extends along the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 and the longitudinal direction L of the package. In the placed state in which the absorbent article 10 folded around the auxiliary fold is placed on the packaging sheet 20, the packaging sheet 20 is folded around the first fold FL1. The first fold line FL1 extends along the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 and the longitudinal direction L of the package.

The "thickness" in this specification can be measured at the center in the longitudinal direction and the center in the transverse direction of the package in the packaged state. Alternatively, the thickness may be measured at a portion having the maximum thickness when viewed from the side of the package. A thickness gauge (Peacock dial thickness gauge manufactured by Ozaki Seisakusho Co., Ltd.) having a measuring pressure of 3 g/cm 2 and a measuring terminal with a diameter of 10 mm can be used as a device for measuring the “thickness”. In the case of a form in which multiple packages are contained in a package, remove 5 packages from the same package and place them in an atmosphere of 20°C ± 2°C and relative humidity 60% ± 5% RH for 12 hours. Use a sample that has been allowed to stand. The thickness of five packages is measured, and the average value is taken as the "thickness" of the package.

In addition, in the case of a form in which a plurality of packages are housed in a package, the length in the longitudinal direction and the length in the width direction of the packages are measured by taking out five packages from the same package and placing them in that state. 20°C ± 2°C and relative humidity 60% ± 5% RH for 12 hours. The distances between both edges in the longitudinal direction of five packages are measured, and the average value is defined as the "longitudinal length" of the package. The distance between both edges in the short direction of five packages is measured, and the average value is taken as the "length in the short direction" of the package.

Although the present invention has been described in detail using the above embodiments, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein. The present invention can be implemented as modifications and variations without departing from the gist and scope of the invention defined by the claims of the utility model registration. Accordingly, the descriptions herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to be limiting in any way.

According to the present invention, there is provided a package of absorbent articles that can be carried by the user without performing the work of accommodating the absorbent article in the packaging sheet, and is difficult for people around to recognize that the absorbent article is an absorbent article. can provide.

1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D: package of absorbent article, 10: absorbent article, 20: packaging sheet, P1: first surface, P2: second surface, 5: seal part, 10: absorbent article , 16: main body adhesive part (adhesive part), 17: wing adhesive part, 20: packaging sheet, 22: printing part, 221: first printing part, 222: second printing part, 23: non-printing part, 25: opening Forming part, 41: body release sheet (release sheet), FL1: first fold, FL2: second fold, FR: front-back direction, W: width direction, L: longitudinal direction, S: transverse direction, T: thickness Direction, T1: skin facing side, T2: non-skin facing side

Claims (12)

an absorbent article having a front-back direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other and having a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core;
A package for absorbent articles, comprising a packaging sheet for individually wrapping the absorbent articles,
The packaging body is rectangular in plan view in a packaging state in which the absorbent articles are individually wrapped by the packaging sheet,
The longitudinal length of the package in the packaged state is 110 mm or more and 130 mm or less,
A package for absorbent articles, wherein the length of the package in the short direction in the package state is 70 mm or more and 85 mm or less. 2. The package of absorbent articles according to claim 1, wherein the maximum thickness of said package in said wrapped state is 5 mm or more and 20 mm or less. The backsheet of the absorbent article is provided with an adhesive portion for bonding the absorbent article to a worn article during use,
3. The package of absorbent articles according to claim 1, wherein said package has a release sheet disposed between said absorbent article and said package sheet and covering said adhesive portion. The packaging sheet has an opening forming part for forming an opening for taking out the absorbent article, and a printed part with printing,
The package in the packaged state has a first surface extending in a planar direction including the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction, and a second surface arranged opposite the first surface,
The opening forming portion is provided on the first surface,
The absorbent article package according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the printed portion has a second printed portion provided on the second surface. The printing unit has a first printing unit provided on the first surface,
5. The package of absorbent articles according to claim 4, wherein the design of the first printed part and the design of the second printed part are different. The second printing unit is provided at the center of the second surface in the longitudinal direction,
A non-printing portion not having the second printing portion is provided at an end portion of the second surface in the longitudinal direction,
The absorbent article package according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the non-printed portion is transparent or translucent. 7. The package of absorbent articles according to claim 6, wherein the length in the longitudinal direction of the second printed portion is 85% or more of the length in the longitudinal direction of the second surface. A sealing portion for joining the packaging sheets is provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the packaging body in the packaging state,
The length in the longitudinal direction of the non-printed portion provided at the end portion in the longitudinal direction of the second surface is longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the seal portion, and is the maximum length of the package in the wrapped state. 8. The package of absorbent articles according to claim 6 or claim 7, which is shorter than its thickness. The packaging sheet has an opening forming portion for forming an opening for taking out the absorbent article,
The opening forming portion is formed by temporarily joining one end folded inward of the package from the first crease in the packaging state and a region overlapping the one end of the packaging sheet in the packaging state. The absorbent article package according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a temporary joint. The region overlapping the one end of the packaging sheet is folded inside the package starting from the second fold line in the packaging state,
Both the first fold and the second fold extend along one direction, which is one of the lateral direction and the longitudinal direction,
10. The package of absorbent articles according to claim 9, wherein said second fold line is arranged outside said first fold line in the other direction orthogonal to said one direction. 11. The package of absorbent articles according to claim 10, wherein said temporary joint portion is arranged inside said first fold line in said other direction. The absorbent article package according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the first fold of the packaging sheet is inclined with respect to the one direction.

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