JP3507625B2 - Structure of packing material - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packing member,
More specifically, the present invention relates to a packing structure in which a buffer member is integrally provided in a packing member of a precision device such as an audio device or a personal computer. 2. Description of the Related Art Two examples of conventional packaging of on-vehicle audio equipment (hereinafter referred to as audio equipment) will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a packaging example of the first conventional audio device, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a packaging example of the second conventional audio device. First, an example of packing audio equipment of the first example will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numerals 90 and 94 denote cushioning members, which are mounted on both sides 92 of the audio device 91 and packed, and absorb external shocks to protect the audio device 91 from shocks. Buffer members 90, 9
4 has a left-right symmetrical shape (basically symmetrical but different depending on the shape of the audio device 91).
A holding portion (concave portion) 93 substantially similar to the shape of both side portions 92 of the audio device 91 is formed. A resin material is used as a material of the buffer members 90 and 94 and is formed by foam molding.
To pack the audio device 91, first, buffer members 90 and 94 are attached to the left and right side portions 92 of the audio device 91, respectively. Next, with the cushioning members 90 and 94 mounted, they are put into an exterior member (cardboard box not shown) whose bottom has been assembled in advance, and the upper lid is stopped. Next, a packaging example of a second example of audio equipment will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numerals 95 and 98 denote left and right cushioning members, which are mounted on both sides 92 of the audio device 91 and packaged, and absorb external shocks to protect the audio device 91 from shocks. The cushioning members 95 and 98 are symmetrical (basically symmetrical, but differ depending on the shape of the audio device 91), and have a rectangular cylindrical shape, and hold substantially similar to the shape of both side portions 92 of the audio device 91. A portion (hole) 97 is formed. Corrugated cardboard is used as the material of the buffer members 95 and 98, and after the board is cut and cut, the holding portion (hole) 97 and the fold processing of the bent portion are formed. [0005] To pack the audio equipment 91,
First, the cushioning members 95 and 98 are formed in a rectangular cylindrical shape along the crease processing. Then, buffer members 95 and 98 are mounted on the left and right side portions 92 of the audio device 91, respectively. Next, with the cushioning members 95 and 98 attached, they are put in an exterior member (cardboard box not shown) whose bottom has been assembled in advance, and the upper lid is stopped. [0006] However, in the above-mentioned packaging of the first example, since a foamed styrene foam cushioning material is used, the cost of the molding die is high and the cost is high. In addition, it is difficult to reuse, and there is a problem in disposal. In addition, the molded product is bulky, which increases costs for storage and management. In the packing of the second example described above, a button (knob) on the front portion of the audio device 91 or a front plate (made of resin) due to an external impact.
Etc. may come into contact with or receive pressure from the cushioning material, leading to scratches or breakage. Therefore, the design of the cushioning material is restricted, and it is difficult to achieve a sufficient cushioning effect. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a packing member which has a high buffering capacity with respect to an object to be packed, is inexpensive, is reusable, and can be easily disposed of. I do. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention, which achieves the above-mentioned object, comprises a buffer unit formed by bending a box body and integrally forming a plurality of portions with the box body. And a recess for holding the object to be packed formed therein, and in a structure of a packing member for holding the object to be packed in the recess, the slit for positioning the object to be packed formed in the recess and A plate-shaped pad engaged with the slit in a state where the article to be packed is inserted into the formed hole,
In the bending direction of the box body, the concave portion is formed longer than the side surface of the packaged object, and the slit has a gap at one longitudinal end side of the concave portion when the packaged object is held by the concave portion. It is characterized in that it is formed at the position where it occurs. [0010] Further, the object to be packed is an audio device, and the pad is inserted into a front portion of the object to be packed. Further, in a structure of a packing member in which a buffer portion for protecting a packaged object from an external impact is formed inside the box, the buffer portion formed at a plurality of locations integrally with the box body, and It is characterized in that a concave portion is formed and holds the object to be packed, and a hole for adjusting a buffering force is provided on a surface of the buffer portion that comes into contact with the object to be packed. FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams showing the packaging of an audio device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a top view (before the upper lid is fixed), FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA, and FIG. It is sectional drawing. FIGS. 2A and 2B are views showing the packaging of the audio equipment according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a buffer, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a relationship between a buffer portion and a front pad. FIGS. 3A and 3B are views showing the packaging of the audio equipment according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a state in which a front pad is inserted into the audio equipment, and FIG. FIG. Reference numeral 10 denotes a packing member in which upper, lower, left and right buffering portions 11, 12, 13 and 14 for protecting the audio equipment 85 to be packed from external impact are formed integrally with the box body inside the box. It is. The upper, lower, left and right buffer portions 11, 12, 13, and 14 are formed by bending opposite portions (extended as necessary) of the bottom and the lid on both sides of the box. The upper, lower, left, and right buffer portions 11, 12, 13, and 14 have a rectangular cylindrical shape, and have a concave portion 15 for holding an audio device 85, and a plate-shaped 2 inserted into the concave portion 15 at the front portion of the audio device 85. A positioning slit 16 into which a component-structure front pad 20 (hereinafter referred to as a front pad 20; details will be described in a second embodiment described later) is formed. In addition, a hole 17 and the like for adjusting the buffering force are formed. A cardboard material is used as a material of the packing member 10, and a slit 16, a hole 17 for adjusting a buffering force, and a crease processing (perforation processing, an approximate thickness of the material) for facilitating the bending of the bent portion after the board cutting is performed. Half-cut processing and slit processing) in which a cut is made in the opposite side to the bending direction to the middle are formed. Next, the packing will be described. First, the left and right buffer portions 13 and 14 on the bottom of the packing member 10 are folded and assembled along the crease processing, and the bottom lid is stopped. Next, the front pad 20 is inserted into the main body 86 and the front nose 87 of the audio device 85. Then, the front pad 20 is fitted and placed on the slits 16 formed in the concave portions 15 of the left and right buffer portions 13 and 14 on the bottom. Next, the upper left and right buffer portions 11 and 12 of the packing member 10 are folded and assembled along the crease processing, and fall in the direction of arrow E so as to cover the upper portion of the audio device 85.
And 14 to put the audio device 85 in a sandwiched state. Next, the upper lid of the packing member 10 is tilted down in the F direction and stopped. The upper, lower, left and right cushioning parts 11, 12, 13, and 14 are provided.
May be pre-assembled. As described above, according to this embodiment,
Since the upper, lower, left and right buffer portions 11, 12, 13 and 14 are formed integrally with the box body inside the box, the packing member 10 is formed.
In this case, waste is reduced in material collection, and material costs can be reduced.
In addition, since the packing volume can be reduced by integrating, the storage and distribution costs can be reduced.
In addition, even if a shock is applied from the front and rear direction of the audio device 85 after packing, the front pad 20 inserted into the front portion of the audio device 85 absorbs external shocks. The knob or the front plate (made of resin) or the like comes into contact with or receives pressure from the cushioning material, thereby preventing scratches or breakage. In this embodiment, the upper, lower, left, and right buffer portions 11, 12, 13, and 14 are formed in a rectangular cylindrical shape. However, similar effects can be obtained by using other shapes such as a triangular shape. Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 4A and 4B are perspective views showing the types of configuration of the front pad according to the second embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 4A shows a two-part front pad, FIG. 4B shows a three-part front pad, and FIG. It is a perspective view of a front pad, (d) is a half-cut connection front pad, and (e) is a half-cut connection two-piece front pad. The front pad serves as a cushioning member for positioning the audio device 85 in the front-rear direction and absorbing shock applied from the front-rear direction when the audio device 85 is held by the buffer member.
The most suitable one is selected and used according to the size, shape, and the like. A cardboard material or the like is used as a material of the cushioning material, and is formed by press working or the like. Hereinafter, the five types will be described. A two-part front pad 20 (hereinafter referred to as a front pad 20) is a nose pad 22 having a hole 21 formed therein for insertion into a front nose 87 of an audio device 85.
And a body pad 24 in which a hole 23 to be inserted into the body 86 is formed. The two pads are used by bonding them with an adhesive or a double-sided adhesive tape. Reference numeral 25 denotes a three-part front pad, which is composed of a total of three pieces, one piece of the nose portion pad 22 and two pieces of the body portion pad 26 formed with a hole 27 for inserting the nose portion pad 22 into the body portion 86. Is used with an adhesive or a double-sided adhesive tape or the like. Reference numeral 30 denotes a two-piece front pad, which is formed with a hole 31 to be inserted into the front nose portion 87 and a divided nose pad 32 and a hole 33 to be inserted into the main body 86, and a divided main body pad 34. Each of the two sheets is composed of a total of four sheets, and the four sheets are bonded one by one with an adhesive or a double-sided tape or the like, and are used as two symmetrical pairs. Reference numeral 35 denotes a half-cut connection front pad, which connects the nose pad 22 and the main body pad 24, and the connection portion 36 is cut to approximately half the thickness of the material. Then, when used, it is bent to a side without a cut and used in close contact.
If necessary, two sheets may be used by bonding with an adhesive or a double-sided adhesive tape. Reference numeral 37 denotes a half-cut connection two-piece front pad which is symmetrically divided into two front pads and inserted from the side of the audio equipment 85. The nose pad 32 and the main body pad 34 are connected to each other. And connection section 38
Is cut to about half the thickness of the material. Then, when used, it is bent to a side without a cut and used in close contact. If necessary, two sheets may be bonded to each other with an adhesive or a double-sided adhesive tape and used in two sets. As described above, according to the present embodiment, 2
Split front pad 30 and half-cut connection 2 split front pad 3
Numerals 7 are inserted from the side of the audio device 85, respectively, and can be held at a part of the width of the audio device 85, so that only a small amount of material is required, leading to a reduction in material cost. Further, the half-cut connection front pad 35 and the half-cut connection two-piece front pad 37 have connection portions 36 and 38 between the nose pads 22 and 32 and the main body pads 24 and 34 connected in a half-cut state. Since it can be used without bonding, processing costs can be reduced. Further, since the nose pads 22 and 32 and the main body pads 24 and 34 are connected to each other, waste of material can be reduced and material cost can be reduced. Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a cushioning member for packing an audio device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Note that, in the third embodiment, portions common to the configuration of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted. Reference numeral 40 denotes a shock-absorbing member for holding the audio equipment 85 to be packed and protecting it from external impacts.
42 are formed integrally. Left and right shock absorbers 41, 42
Is formed with a concave portion 43 having a rectangular tubular shape for holding an audio device 85, and a positioning slit 44 for fitting a plate-shaped front pad 20 inserted into a front portion of the audio device 85. I have. In addition, a hole 45 for adjusting the buffering force and the like are formed. A cardboard material is used as the material of the cushioning member 40, and after the board cutting and cutting, the slit 44, the hole 45 for adjusting the cushioning force, the fold processing for facilitating the bending of the bent portion, and the like are formed. Next, the packing will be described. First, the left and right buffer portions 41 and 42 of the buffer member 40 are formed by bending along the crease processing. Next, a cushioning member 4 is provided on the bottom of the inner surface of an outer box (cardboard box not shown) whose bottom has been assembled in advance.
0 is inserted (the concave portion 43 is placed facing upward). Next, the front pad 20 is inserted into the front part of the audio device 85, and the front pad 20 is fitted and placed on the slit 44 formed in the recess 43. Next, the audio device 85
Of the buffer member 40 is directed downward, and the upper and lower right and left buffer members 41 and 42 sandwich the audio device 85 therebetween and close the upper lid of the outer box. As described above, according to this embodiment, since the symmetrical buffer portions 41 and 42 are integrally formed, the workability of packing is improved. Also, if necessary, accessory parts can be stored inside the cylinders of the upper, lower, left and right buffer portions 41, 42, so that the packing efficiency can be improved, and the packing volume can be reduced, so that storage and distribution costs can be reduced. Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a view showing a cushioning member for packing an audio device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6A is a perspective view of an upper cushioning member, and FIG. 6B is a perspective view of a lower cushioning member. The fourth embodiment is a partial modification of the third embodiment, and the other components are substantially the same as those of the third embodiment. Reference numeral 46 denotes an upper cushioning member which holds the audio equipment 85 to be packed and protects it from external impact.
7, 48 are integrally formed. Buffers 47, 48
Is formed with a positioning slit (not shown) for engagement with a plate-shaped front pad 20 inserted into the front part of the audio device 85. Cushioning member 46
A corrugated cardboard material is used as the material, and a slit and a fold at a bent portion are formed after cutting and cutting. Reference numeral 50 denotes a lower cushioning member for holding the audio equipment 85 to be packed and protecting the audio equipment 85 from external shocks, and left and right symmetrical cushioning parts 51 and 52 are integrally formed. The buffer portions 51 and 52 have a rectangular cylindrical shape and have a concave portion 53 (a depth substantially equal to the thickness of the audio device 85) for holding the audio device 85, and an audio device 85.
A positioning slit 54 is formed for engagement with the plate-shaped front pad 20 inserted in the front surface of the front panel. In addition, a hole 55 for adjusting the buffering force and the like are formed. A cardboard material is used as a material of the cushioning member 50,
After the cutting, the slit 54, the hole 55 for adjusting the buffering force, the fold processing of the bent portion, and the like are formed. Next, packing will be described. First, the left and right buffer portions 51 and 52 of the lower buffer member 50 are formed by bending along the crease processing. Then, the lower cushioning member 50 is inserted into the inner bottom of the outer box (cardboard box not shown), the bottom of which is assembled in advance (the concave portion 53 is placed upward).
I do. Next, the front pad 20 is inserted into the front of the audio device 85, and the front pad 20 is engaged with the slit 54 formed in the recess 53 and placed. Next, the left and right buffer portions 47 and 48 of the upper buffer member 46 are formed by bending along the crease processing. Then, the right and left buffer portions 47 and 48 of the upper buffer member 46 are put on the upper part of the audio device 85 in a downward direction, and the lower buffer member 50 and the upper buffer member 4 are covered.
6. With the audio device 85 sandwiched by 6, the outer box is closed. As described above, also in this embodiment,
As in the third embodiment, the workability of packing is improved. Also, if necessary, accessory parts can be stored inside the cylinders of the buffer portions 47, 48, 51, and 52, so that packing efficiency can be improved, and the packing volume can be reduced, so that storage and distribution costs can be reduced. Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a cushioning member for packing audio equipment according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Note that, in the fifth embodiment, portions common to the configuration of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted. Reference numerals 60 and 61 denote left and right buffer members, which are mounted and held on both sides of the audio device 85, respectively, and protect the audio device 85 from shocks by absorbing external shocks. The left and right cushioning members 60 and 61 are symmetrical in shape. A recess 63 substantially equal to the shape of the side surface of the audio device 85 and a plate-like front pad 20 inserted into the front surface of the audio device 85 are fitted. Slit 64 for positioning
Is formed. Corrugated cardboard material is used as the material of the left and right cushioning members 60 and 61, and the slit 6
4 and fold processing of the bent portion are formed. Next, the packing will be described. First, the left and right buffer members 60 and 61 are formed by bending along the crease processing. Next, the front pad 20 is inserted into the front of the audio device 85. Then, left and right buffer members 60 and 61 are mounted on both left and right sides of the audio device 85, respectively. Next, with the left and right cushioning members 60 and 61 mounted, they are put into an exterior member (cardboard box not shown) whose bottom has been assembled in advance, and the upper lid is stopped. As described above, also in this embodiment,
As in the third embodiment, the workability of packing is improved. Also, if necessary, accessory parts can be stored inside the cylinders of the left and right buffer portions 60 and 61, so that packing efficiency can be improved, and the packing volume can be reduced, so that storage and distribution costs can be reduced. Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the structure of a packaging member for an audio device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In the sixth embodiment, portions common to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and description thereof is omitted. Reference numerals 65 and 66 denote left and right symmetrical shock-absorbing members for holding the audio equipment 85 as a packaged object and protecting it from external impact. The left and right buffer portions 65 and 66 have a rectangular cylindrical shape, and are provided with a concave portion 67 for holding the audio device 85 and a plate-shaped front pad 20 inserted into the front portion of the audio device 85 for positioning. A slit 68 and the like are formed. In addition, a hole 69 for adjusting the buffering force and the like are formed. Corrugated cardboard material is used as the material of the buffer members 65 and 66, and after the board cutting, a slit 68, a hole 69 for adjusting the buffering force, a fold processing of a bent portion, and the like are formed. Reference numeral 70 denotes a spacer which has a rectangular cylindrical shape and has a thickness dimension (W) which can be inserted into the gap (W) between the end surfaces of the left and right cushioning members 65 and 66 and the inner surface of the outer box 75 without play. ). The spacer 70 adjusts the gap and absorbs an external impact. Further, accessory parts (for example, cords, mounting hardware, screws, etc.) can be stored inside the spacer 70. Spacer 70
A corrugated cardboard material is used as the material, and a fold process of a bent portion is formed after cutting. Next, the packing will be described. First, the left and right cushioning members 65 and 66 are bent along a crease process to form a rectangular tube. Next, the left and right cushioning members 65 and 66 are inserted into the both sides of the inner bottom of the outer box 75 in which the bottom is assembled in advance (the recess 67 is placed upward). Next, the front pad 20 is inserted into the front portion of the audio device 85, and the pad 20 is fitted and placed on the slit 68 formed in the concave portion 67. Next, the left and right buffer members 65 and 66 are put on the upper part of the audio equipment 85,
And 66, the upper lid of the outer box 75 is stopped with the audio device 85 held therebetween. As described above, according to this embodiment, by changing the size of the W portion of the spacer 70,
Since products having different dimensions can be stored without increasing the number of types of sizes, the outer box 75 can be standardized. Further, since the spacer 70 absorbs an external shock, the buffering capacity of the entire package is further improved, and the quality of the packed product can be protected. Further, the spacer 70
Packing work is facilitated because accessory parts can be stored inside the tube. In the present embodiment, the spacer 70 is connected to the cushioning member 6.
5 and 66 are inserted in the end face direction (the front-back direction of the audio equipment), but the same effect can be obtained by using other side face directions. As described above, according to the present invention, the cushioning ability of the packing member is improved, and the packaged object can be protected from a strong external shock. In addition, it is possible to provide a packing member that has improved packing efficiency, is inexpensive, has reusability, and can be easily disposed of.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a packaging of an audio device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a top view (before the upper lid is fixed), and FIG. And (c) are CC sectional views. FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams showing a packaging of the audio equipment according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a buffer, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a relationship between the buffer and a front pad. . FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing a packaging of the audio device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a state where a front pad is inserted into the audio device, and FIG. . FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a type of a front pad according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
(B) is a perspective view of a three-part front pad, (c) a two-piece front pad, (d) a half-cut connection front pad, and (e) a half-cut connection two-piece front pad. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a cushioning member for packing an audio device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 6A and 6B are views showing a cushioning member for packaging an audio device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 6A is a perspective view of an upper cushioning member, and FIG. 6B is a perspective view of a lower cushioning member. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a cushioning member for packaging an audio device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a packaging member of an audio device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a packaging example of a first conventional audio device. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a packaging example of a second conventional audio device. [Explanation of Signs] 10 ····· Packaging member 11 ····· Upper left buffer 12 ··· Upper right buffer 13 ··· Lower left buffer 14 ··· Right buffering parts 15, 43, 53, 63, 67 ... concave parts 17, 45, 55, 69 ... holes 16, 44, 54, 64, 68 ... slits 20 ... 2 ... Front part pads 22, 32,..., Pads 24, 26, 34,..., Body part pad 25,..., Three-part front part pad 30,. ..Semi-cut connection front pads 36 and 38. Connection portion 37 ... Semi-cut connection two-part front pad 46 .... Upper buffer portion 50 ... Lower buffer portions 60 and 65. Left buffer. Member 61, 66 Right buffer member 70 Spacer 85 Audio device 86 Main body Part 87 Front nose part

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-8-230866 (JP, A) JP-A-7-315366 (JP, A) Fully open 5-9569 (JP, U) Fully open Showa 50- 140830 (JP, U) Japanese Utility Model Showa 61-14684 (JP, U) Japanese Utility Model Showa 50-123695 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B65D 81/06

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims 1] A box body is bent to form a plurality of buffer portions integrally formed with the box body, and a concave portion formed in the buffer portion to hold an article to be packed. In the structure of a packing member for sandwiching and holding the object to be packed in the recess, a slit for positioning the object to be packed formed in the recess, and the object to be packed in a formed hole. And a plate-shaped pad engaged with the slit in a state where the package is inserted, wherein the concave portion is formed longer than a side surface of the packaged object in a bending direction of the box body, and the slit is formed by the concave portion by the concave portion. A structure of a packing member, wherein a gap is formed at one longitudinal end of the recess when a package is held.