JP4125839B2 - Instant food containers - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a container for instant foods and the like containing dried noodles, raw noodles, and other foods that are drained to be suitable food after pouring hot water into the container to reconstitute the noodles. Relates to a container for instant foods, etc., which allows a hot water discharge operation to be performed easily and quickly.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Containers for instant foods etc. with conventional pouring hot water drainage structure, for example, containers containing raw noodles, seasonings, shrimp, etc. in bags as instant foods, first remove the plastic lid from the container body, and then the packaging bag Take out the raw noodles, seasonings, oysters, etc. stored in the container, open the packaging bag, return the raw noodles and oysters to the container body, pour hot water, and loosen the raw noodles later Then, cover again and pour water for a predetermined time, then raise the notch in the lid to secure the through hole, tilt the container and drain the hot water through the hole, drain the hot water, and then cover again The packaging bag was opened on the noodles that had been removed and poured, and the seasoning was added, and hot water was poured again, and after stirring well, a seasoning such as the seven tastes was added to eat. As described above, containers for instant foods and the like containing foods such as dry noodles and raw noodles that are suitable for pouring and draining hot water have the following problems.
[0003]
That is, (1) The problem that the operation of attaching and detaching the lid to the container body is troublesome, (2) The problem that the operation of raising the notch provided in the lid and securing the through hole is quite troublesome, (3) Fingers The container must be drained by holding the container, etc., but because there is a large amount of hot water required for blanching (returning hot water) relative to the container capacity, there is a risk that hot water may be spilled and careful attention must be paid, When spilled, there is a problem of light burns. Furthermore, when the hot water is drained, the container must be tilted and the hot water must be discharged from the hole, but a considerable weight of noodles containing hot water is unevenly distributed on one side. , There is a problem that the container body and the lid must be pressed with a predetermined force or more so that the lid does not come off from the container body, and sometimes there is a problem that spilled noodles that have been boiled (reconstituted) from the container. these Container such as instant food has been demanded to solve the problem.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and the object of the present invention is to store dry noodles, such as instant noodles, which are suitable for instant cooking by pouring hot water and storing raw noodles, etc. An object of the present invention is to provide a container for foods and the like, which is an instant food container that can be simply, quickly, reliably, and safely without the need for a draining operation.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention has a container body comprising a bottom plate and a peripheral wall having a flange portion at the top, provided on the periphery of the bottom plate so as to have an opening on one side, A container for storing instant food or the like, which is made of a lid material having substantially the same outer shape as the opening of the container body, and is sealed with a heat-bonding part capable of peeling the flange part of the container body and the lid material. The material has a substantially U-shaped half cut formed from the container main body side that has a start point and an end point outside the inner edge of the thermal bonding portion, returns from the start point to the inner side of the thermal bonding portion, and returns to the end point. At least two are formed, and the end point of the n-th substantially U-shaped half cut and the start point of the (n + 1) -th substantially U-shaped half cut are connected via a cutting means, and the first substantially U-shaped half cut Starting point and last abbreviation U character A guide half-cut that reaches the peripheral edge of the lid material from the end point of the half-cut is formed from the container main body side, and the substantially U-shape is formed with the peripheral edge of the lid material of the guide half-cut as a root. A second knob protruding from the peripheral edge to the peripheral edge of the lid member other than the first knob tongue provided with a first knob tongue protruding to the side opposite to the half-cut The guide half-cut, the cutting means, and the substantially U-shaped half-cut cooperate by peeling off the first pick-up tongue over the thermal bonding portion. It is configured to form at least two independent hot water cut ends. By comprising in this way, a plurality of hot water cuts can be provided by one operation | movement by picking up and picking up the 1st picking tongue piece with a finger. Also, just picking and picking up the first picking tongue piece, anyone can surely obtain a hot water cut of the same size. Anyone can obtain the same taste and texture as sought by the manufacturer, without causing a difference in the hot water cutting time and the amount of remaining hot water due to variations in the size of the hot water cuts that occur when securing the through holes. Also, when the hot water is cut off, the parts other than the hot water inlet and the hot water inlet are easy to handle because the container body and the lid are bonded by thermal bonding, and the hot water poured as before is spilled. In addition, there is no need to hold the container body and the lid member with a strong force, and the noodles that have been reconstituted with hot water are not spilled. In addition, the width and length of the approximately U-shaped half-cut, or the number of hot-cuts and the arrangement of hot-cuts, such as the thickness of the noodles and the hot-water cutting time, can be obtained so that the taste and texture required by the manufacturer can be obtained. It can be provided as appropriate in consideration.
[0006]
Further, in the instant food container configured as described above, the guide half-cut is formed so as to approach each other as it reaches the peripheral edge of the lid member, and the first pick tongue piece is the guide half-piece. The cover is provided so as to protrude from the peripheral edge of the lid so as to include the peripheral edge of the lid. By comprising in this way, productivity at the time of manufacturing a lid | cover material improves.
[0007]
Further, the guide half-cuts are formed so as to be separated from each other as they reach the peripheral edge of the lid member, and the first picking tongue piece is formed on both sides of the lid member peripheral edge of the guide half-cut. The inner peripheral edge of the lid member is provided so as to protrude as a root portion. By comprising in this way, productivity at the time of manufacturing a lid | cover material improves.
[0008]
Further, both bases of the first picking tongue piece or both peripheral edges of the lid member of the guiding half-cut or the base part of the first picking tongue piece and the lid member of the guiding half-cut Incisions are provided at both peripheral edges of the lid member between the peripheral edges. By comprising in this way, a hot water cut-off can be provided more smoothly.
[0009]
The cutting means is formed between an inner edge and an outer edge of the thermal bonding portion. By comprising in this way, while the choice of a cutting means spreads, a hot water cut-off can be provided more smoothly.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a container for instant foods according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of a container for instant foods according to the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a main part of a second embodiment of a container for instant food according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a main part showing a third embodiment of a container for instant food according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the layer structure of the lid according to the present invention. In the figure, 1, 1 ′ and 1 ″ are containers for instant foods, 2 is a heat bonding portion, and 3 and 3 ′ are the first. Picking tongue 4, second picking tongue 6, 6, 7, 6 ′, 7 ′ is substantially U-shaped half cut, 8 is cutting means, 10, 10 ′, 10 ″ is lid, 20 is Container body, 21 is the flange, 31, 31 'is the base of the first pick tongue piece, 40 is the base material, 50 is the heat-adhesive adhesive layer, 66, 66', 77, 77 'is the half cut for guidance , α _1, β ₁ is the starting point, α _2, β ₂ is the end point its Each show.
[0011]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention. The container 1 for instant food or the like has a bowl-shaped container body 20 having a circular opening on one side, A heat bonding portion 2 that includes a lid member 10 having substantially the same outer shape as the opening portion of the container body 20, and is capable of peeling the flange portion 21 provided on the opening edge of the container body 20 and the lid member 10. Further, the lid member 10 is formed with a first knob tongue 3 that protrudes outward from one end of the lid member 10 and is substantially opposite to the first knob tongue. The 2nd picking tongue piece 4 is formed.
[0012]
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention, that is, a view of the container for instant food shown in FIG. The container body ₁ has a start point α ₁ and an end point α ₂ in the thermal bonding portion 2, and returns to the end point α ₂ from the start point α ₁ to the inside of the thermal bonding portion 2. A substantially U-shaped half cut 6 formed from the side, a start point β ₁ and an end point β 2 in the thermal bonding portion 2, and the end point β ₂ from the start point β ₁ to the inside of the thermal bonding portion _2. The substantially U-shaped half cut 7 formed from the container body side returning to the point connects the center point of the lid 10 with the point that bisects the bases 31 of the first pick tongue 3. together provided shaped upward toward the inner edge 26b thereof so as to be line-symmetrical with a line, the end point alpha ₂ of the substantially U-shaped half-cut 6 beginning of the substantially U-shaped half-cut 7 beta ₁ cut-away means 8 shaped substantially U and, for example, are connected by a half-cut provided from the cutting edge to perforation to the container body side, further starting alpha ₁ and the substantially U-shaped half-cut 6 From the end point β _{2 of the} substantially U-shaped half-cut 7, guide half-cuts 66 and 77 extending the substantially U-shaped half-cut 6 and the substantially U-shaped half-cut 7 are the first pick tongue pieces. 3 is formed so as to reach the first pinching tongue piece 3 through the inside of the base portions 31 of the three, and the first knob tongue piece 3 is moved over the thermal bonding portion 2 and peeled off, The guide half cuts 66 and 77, the cutting means 8 and the substantially U-shaped half cuts 6 and 7 cooperate to form two substantially U-shaped hot water cuts in the lid member 10. It is. By the way, the guide half-cuts 66 and 77 are formed so as to pass through the inside of the bases 31 and 31 of the first pick tongue piece 3, but in short, the guide half-cuts 66 and 77 are the first pick. When the operation is performed by picking the tongue piece 3 with fingers or the like and providing a hot water cut, the first knob tongue piece 3 is normally cut from the bases 31 and 31, and this cutting line is What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it may face. It is to be noted that the optimum forming position is such that the guide half-cuts 66 and 77 are formed so as to pass through the two base portions 31 and 31 of the first knob tongue 3. The guide half cuts 66 and 77 are preferably formed so as to pass through the inner sides of the base portions 31 and 31 of the first pick tongue piece 3. In FIG. 2, the start point alpha _1, beta ₁ and ending alpha _2, showed beta ₂ at-sign, which shows the convenience of description, the container of the instant foods of the present invention which do not exist It is. The same applies to the drawings described hereinafter.
[0013]
Next, with respect to the method of using the instant food container of the present invention, the instant food container of the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. (Contents such as raw noodles are not shown). First, the second knob tongue 4 provided on the lid 10 of the container 1 for instant food or the like of the present invention shown in FIG. The lid 10 is peeled off, the raw noodles in the bag, the seasoning, the oysters, etc. stored in the container 1 are taken out and a pouring spout A is provided (see FIG. 3 (a)), and then the bag is opened. The raw noodles and oysters taken out are returned to the container body, and a required amount of hot water is poured into the inside from the pouring spout A. After loosening the raw noodles, the peeled portion of the lid 10 is again placed in the container. After covering for a period of time (as shown in FIG. 1), cooking for a required time in this state (after pouring), the first pick tongue piece 3 provided on the lid member 10 is then picked with fingers. When it is lifted, first, the base portions 31 and 31 of the first pick tongue piece 3 are cut, and this cutting reaches the guide half-cuts 66 and 77. Then, the cutting proceeds along the guide half cuts 66 and 77 and the thermal bonding portion 2 is peeled off from the outer edge of the thermal bonding portion 2. When the cutting means 8 is reached, the cutting means 8 turns the lid material 2. The raised portion branches, and then the cutting progresses along the substantially U-shaped halves 6, 7. Finally, the raised portion including the first knob tongue 3 is removed to remove the lid member. Two hot water cutouts having a substantially U-shape are formed at 10 and tilted so that the hot water cutout is on the lower side, and the remaining hot water in the container 1 is discharged from the hot water cutout as shown in FIG. (The holding means for the container 1 is not shown), and then the cover 10 is scraped off from the container body 20 to expose the container opening, and the packaging bag is opened on the boiled noodles and the seasoning is added. In addition to pouring the required amount of hot water again, after stirring well, add a seasoning such as shichimi and eat. As described above, since the hot water outlet for discharging the remaining hot water is formed by the notch portions having the shapes of the substantially U-shaped half cuts 6 and 7 provided in the lid member 10 of the container 1, The problems {circle around (1)}, {circle around (2)}, {circle around (3)} and {circle around (4)} described in the above will not occur.
[0014]
It is also possible to provide notches such as I or V-shaped notches at both bases 31, 31 of the first knob tongue 3, and by providing such incisions, a substantially U-shaped It is possible to more smoothly provide a hot water cut end. Although the explanation is omitted, the container 1 for instant food of the present invention normally prevents foreign matter such as dust from adhering to the container 1 until the container 1 is used, and prevents tampering. For the purpose, the entire container 1 is covered and protected with a heat shrink film or the like.
[0015]
The container body 20 used in such a container 1 includes polystyrene paper, high-impact polystyrene sheet, polypropylene sheet, laminated sheet of polyamide and polyethylene or polypropylene, laminated sheet of polyethylene and polypropylene, and the like by well-known vacuum forming methods. Or a container formed by injection molding or pressure forming, or a container formed by injection molding a resin for injection molding such as polypropylene or polystyrene, or a foamed styrene container, a paper container, or a double The well-known thing used as an instant food container cooked with hot water, such as a container, can be mentioned.
[0016]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the lid member 10 is a laminated material having a configuration in which a heat-adhesive adhesive layer 50 is provided on one surface of a base material 40, and the base material 40 includes a paper Examples thereof include a metal foil such as aluminum, or an olefin resin such as polypropylene, or a synthetic resin sheet (including synthetic paper) such as polyester or polyamide, or a combination of these in combination. The heat-adhesive adhesive layer 50 includes polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ionomer resin, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, acrylic acid resin, and methacrylic acid resin. , Ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer, ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer, ethylene-acrylic acid ester copolymer, ethylene-methacrylic acid ester copolymer, polyester resin and the like. These resins may be appropriately selected and used depending on the structure of the container body. Further, the substrate 40 is usually provided with a printing layer.
[0017]
The guide half-cuts 66 and 77 and the substantially U-shaped half-cuts 6 and 7 provided on the lid member 10 are one of the outermost layers on the other surface side of the substrate 40 from the heat-adhesive adhesive layer 50 side. It is provided so as to leave at least a part, and it looks good because there are no cuts or holes on the surface of the lid like a conventional container such as an instant food made of a plastic lid, and the inside of the container is sealed. In addition, there is no risk of dust and dirt entering the container, and it is extremely hygienic.
[0018]
Further, the cutting means 8 provided in the lid member 10 is provided in the thermal bonding portion 2 in the first embodiment, and includes a cutting blade, a perforation, the guiding half-cuts 66 and 77, and the substantially U-shape. Any of the half cuts configured in the same manner as the half-cuts 6 and 7 may be used, and the container is hermetically sealed regardless of which is used, and there is no possibility that dust, dust, or the like enters the container.
[0019]
FIG. 4 is a plan view of an essential part corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a second embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention, and the container 1 ′ for instant food or the like is the first embodiment shown in FIG. The substantially U-shaped half cuts 6 and 7 provided on the lid 10 of the container 1 in the form are divided into two parts between the bases 31 and 31 of the first pick tongue piece 3 and the center point of the lid 10. Although it is configured in a substantially square shape so as to be symmetric with respect to the connecting line, it is divided into two equal parts between the bases 31 and 31 of the first picking tongue piece 3 and the center point of the lid 10 The lid member 10 'has the same configuration as the lid member 10 except that the two parallel U-shaped half cuts 6' and 7 'are symmetrical with respect to a line connecting the two. In this second embodiment, when the first picking tongue piece 3 is picked up with a finger and rolled up in order to provide a hot water cut, it is cut off from the base portions 31, 31 of the first picking tongue piece 3. Therefore, the first pinching tongue piece is arranged such that the bases 31 and 31 of the first pinching tongue piece 3 come at a position where the extended line of the cutting comes into contact with the guide half cuts 66 and 77. 3 must be provided. More preferably, both base portions 31, 31 of the first pick tongue piece 3 are arranged in the vicinity of both outer sides of the guide half cuts 66, 77. Also in the container 1 ′ of the second embodiment, by providing incisions such as I or V-shaped notches at both bases 31 and 31 of the first pick tongue piece 3, a substantially U-shape. It is possible to more smoothly provide a hot water cut end. About the usage method, it is the same as 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0020]
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a main part corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a third embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention. The container 1 ″ for instant food or the like is the first container shown in FIG. The substantially U-shaped half cuts 6 and 7 provided on the lid 10 of the container 1 of the embodiment are configured by the substantially U-shaped half cuts 6 ′ and 7 ′ shown in the second embodiment of FIG. The guide half formed so as to be separated from the start point α _{1 of the} substantially U-shaped half cut 6 and the end point β _{2 of the} substantially U-shaped half cut 7 toward the peripheral edge of the lid member 10. From the first pick tongue piece 3 'which is composed of cuts 66' and 77 'and further has root portions 31' and 31 'on both inner sides of the peripheral edge of the lid material of the guide half cuts 66' and 77 '. The lid member 10 ″ has the same configuration as the lid member 10 except that. In this third embodiment, when the first pick tongue 3 'is picked up with a finger and rolled up to provide a hot water cut, both base portions 31', 31 'of the first pick tongue 3' are picked up. Therefore, the bases 31 ′ and 31 ′ of the first pick tongue piece 3 ′ come to a position where the extended line of the cutting abuts against the guiding half cuts 66 ′ and 77 ′. Thus, it is necessary to provide the first picking tongue piece 3 ′. More preferably, the base portions 31 ′ and 31 ′ of the first pick tongue piece 3 ′ are arranged in the vicinity of both inner sides of the guide half cuts 66 ′ and 77 ′. Further, also in the container 1 '' of the second embodiment, by providing incisions such as I or V-shaped notches at both bases 31 'and 31' of the first knob tongue 3 ', An approximately U-shaped hot water cut can be provided more smoothly. Further, the usage method is the same as that of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
[0021]
In the second and third embodiments, as in the first embodiment, the guide half-cuts 66 and 77 (66 ′ and 77 ′) are the base portions 31 of the first knob tongue 3 (3 ′). , 31 (31 ′, 31 ′) is the optimum formation position, but considering the productivity, it is desirable to configure as in the second and third embodiments.
[0022]
By the way, although the case where the cutting means 8 exists in the heat bonding part 2 until now was demonstrated, the said cutting means 8 may be formed so that it may be located outside the outer edge of the said heat bonding part 2, illustration is carried out. However, in this case, since the portion of the cutting means 8 is not thermally bonded to the container body 20 and exists in a free state, the use of a half cut as the cutting means 8 is intended by the present invention. Therefore, it is difficult to accurately cut from the cutting means 8, and in this case, a perforation or a cutting blade is an essential cutting means.
[0023]
In addition, the case where two hot water cuts are provided has been described so far, but the container for instant food or the like according to the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also applicable to the case where three or more hot water cuts are provided. Can do.
[0024]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention is a container for instant foods for storing dry noodles, raw noodles and the like, represented by instant yakisoba, which is suitable for pouring and draining hot water. It has the effect that it can be performed easily, quickly, reliably, and safely without any hassle, and there is no individual difference in the time to drain the hot water and the amount of remaining hot water. There is an effect that it can be obtained uniformly.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of an essential part showing a second embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a plan view of an essential part showing a third embodiment of a container for instant food or the like according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a layer configuration diagram of a lid according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 1 ′, 1 ″ Instant food container 2 Heat bonding part 3, 3 ′ First pick tongue piece 4 Second pick tongue piece 6, 6 ′, 7, 7 ′ Substantially U-shaped half cut 8 Cutting means
10, 10 ', 10''lid
20 Container body
21 Flange
31,31 'First pick tongue base
40 Substrate
50 Thermal adhesive layer
66, 66 ', 77, 77' Guide half-cut α ₁ , β ₁ start point α ₂ , β ₂ end point

Claims (4)

It is provided at the periphery of the bottom plate and the bottom plate so as to have an opening on one side, and comprises a container body composed of a peripheral wall having a flange portion at the top, and a lid member having substantially the same outer shape as the opening of the container body, In the container for storing instant food etc. sealed with a heat-bonding part capable of peeling the flange part of the container body and the lid material, the lid material has a start point and an end point outside the inner edge of the heat-bonding part. And having at least two substantially U-shaped half cuts formed from the container main body side from the start point to the inside of the thermal bonding portion and returning to the end point, and the n-th substantially U-shaped half cut The end point and the start point of the (n + 1) -th substantially U-shaped half cut are connected via a cutting means, and the start point of the first substantially U-shaped half cut and the end point of the last substantially U-shaped half cut are On the peripheral edge of the lid A first cut tongue piece that is formed from the container body side and projects to the side facing the substantially U-shaped half cut with the peripheral edge of the lid of the guide half cut as a root portion And a second knob tongue protruding from the peripheral edge is provided on the peripheral edge of the lid member other than the first knob tongue, and the first knob tongue is By overcoming the thermal bonding part and peeling, the guide half cut, the cutting means and the substantially U-shaped half cut cooperate to form at least two independent hot water cuts ,
The guide half cuts are formed so as to approach each other as they reach the peripheral edge of the lid member, and the first knob tongue includes the peripheral edge of the lid member of the guide half cut. A container for instant food or the like , characterized in that it is provided so as to protrude from the peripheral edge of the lid . It is provided at the periphery of the bottom plate and the bottom plate so as to have an opening on one side, and comprises a container body composed of a peripheral wall having a flange portion at the top, and a lid member having substantially the same outer shape as the opening of the container body, In the container for storing instant food etc. sealed with a heat-bonding part capable of peeling the flange part of the container body and the lid material, the lid material has a start point and an end point outside the inner edge of the heat-bonding part. And having at least two substantially U-shaped half cuts formed from the container main body side from the start point to the inside of the thermal bonding portion and returning to the end point, and the n-th substantially U-shaped half cut The end point and the start point of the (n + 1) -th substantially U-shaped half cut are connected via a cutting means, and the start point of the first substantially U-shaped half cut and the end point of the last substantially U-shaped half cut are On the peripheral edge of the lid A first pick tongue piece that is formed from the container body side and protrudes to the side facing the substantially U-shaped half cut with the peripheral edge of the lid of the guide half cut as a root. And a second knob tongue protruding from the peripheral edge is provided on the peripheral edge of the lid member other than the first knob tongue, and the first knob tongue is By overcoming the thermal bonding part and peeling, the guide half cut, the cutting means and the substantially U-shaped half cut cooperate to form at least two independent hot water cuts,
The guide half-cuts are formed so as to be separated from each other as they reach the peripheral edge of the lid member, and the first picking tongue pieces are formed on both inner sides of the lid member peripheral edge of the guide half-cut. A container for instant food or the like, wherein the container is provided with the peripheral edge of the lid member protruding as a root portion . Both base edges of the first picking tongue piece or both peripheral edges of the lid member of the guiding half cut or both base parts of the first picking tongue piece and the cover material peripheral end of the guiding half cut The container for instant food or the like according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the peripheral edge of the lid member between the edges is provided with cuts. The container for instant food or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cutting means is formed between an inner edge and an outer edge of the thermal bonding portion.

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