JP4776553B2 - Pants-type absorbent article - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pants-type absorbent article such as a pants-type disposable diaper.

  Conventionally, in a pants-type disposable diaper comprising an absorbent main body including an absorbent core and an outer packaging material joined to the non-skin contact surface side of the absorbent main body, improving the fit of the diaper to the wearer For the purpose of the above, there is known one in which a waistline gather is provided in the waistline portion of the abdomen and back sides of the outer packaging material, and a waist gather is provided in the waist portion (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In the pants-type disposable diaper described in Patent Document 1, the outer packaging material is formed from an outer layer sheet, an inner layer sheet, and a plurality of elastic members disposed between both sheets, and the waistline gather and the waist gather are respectively the waistline The elastic member is intermittently joined to the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet at the portion and the waist portion.

JP 2005-253731 A

However, in the pants-type disposable diaper described in Patent Document 1, the waistline gather and the waist gather are formed by joining elastic members to the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet with a hot-melt adhesive. Therefore, it is inferior to the breathability and softness of a waist part and a waist part. Further, since the contraction of the elastic member is hindered, it is necessary to increase the amount of the elastic member or use an elastic member having a large contracting force in order to obtain a sufficient contraction force of the waist gathers and the waist gathers. The contraction force is not fully utilized. Furthermore, the cushioning properties in the thickness direction of the waistline gather and the waist gather are also inferior.
And, in the pants-type disposable diaper provided with the absorbent main body and the outer packaging material, the breathability in the longitudinal direction between the wearer's skin and the waist portion of the outer packaging material can be improved, and when the waist portion is extended and expanded It is desired that the waist part can be easily grasped and worn easily. The same applies to pants-type absorbent articles other than pants-type disposable diapers.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an absorbent main body including an absorbent core and an outer packaging material joined to the non-skin contact surface side of the absorbent main body, and the waistline gather and the waist gather at the waistline part and the waist part. The pant-type absorbent article has excellent breathability and softness of the waistline portion and the waist portion, can fully utilize the shrinkage force of the elastic members of the waistline gather and the waist gather, and the thickness direction of the waistline gather and the waist gather Pants that are easy to grip and wear the waist when extending and expanding the waist, as well as excellent cushioning properties, can improve the longitudinal breathability between the wearer's skin and the waist of the outer packaging material The object is to provide a mold absorbent article.

  The present invention includes an absorbent main body including an absorbent core and an outer packaging material bonded to the non-skin contact surface side of the absorbent main body, and the outer packaging material is provided in the abdomen, crotch, and back side in the longitudinal direction. A pants-type absorbent article that is divided and has a pair of side seal portions, a waist opening portion, and a pair of leg opening portions formed by joining both side edges of the abdomen and back sides of the outer packaging material. The outer packaging material is formed of an outer layer sheet, an inner layer sheet, and a plurality of elastic members disposed between both sheets, and the waist portion and the waist portion of the outer packaging material on the ventral side portion and the back side portion thereof In each case, a waistline gather and a waist gather formed from the composite stretchable part are provided, and the composite stretchable part is formed by intermittently joining the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet in the stretch direction of the composite stretchable part and in a direction perpendicular thereto. Contact each other The elastic member is arranged so as not to pass through the joint portion, and is not fixed to the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet in a portion excluding both ends of the elastic member, and each of the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet includes a plurality of sheets. It is configured by forming a plurality of ridges extending continuously over the elastic member, or two composite stretchable part forming sheets different from the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet are in the stretch direction of the composite stretchable part and They are joined to each other by intermittent joints in a direction perpendicular to them, and the elastic members are arranged so as not to pass through the joints, and are fixed to the two composite stretchable part forming sheets except for both ends of the elastic members. Each of the two composite stretchable part forming sheets is formed by forming a plurality of ridges extending continuously over a plurality of elastic members, The height of the heel of the composite stretchable part that forms the est gather is achieved by providing a pant-type absorbent article that is higher than the height of the heel of the composite stretchable part that forms the waistline gather. is there.

  According to the pants-type absorbent article of the present invention, the absorbent body includes an absorbent main body including an absorbent core and an outer packaging material bonded to the non-skin contact surface side of the absorbent main body. In the underpants type absorbent article having waist gathers, the waistline and waist are excellent in breathability and softness, and the contraction force of the waistline gathers and the elastic members of the waist gathers can be fully utilized. With excellent cushioning in the thickness direction of the gathers, it can improve the breathability in the longitudinal direction between the wearer's skin and the waist part of the outer packaging material, it is easy to grasp the waist part when extending and expanding the waist part, Easy to wear.

Hereinafter, the pants-type absorbent article of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings based on the pants-type disposable diaper of the first embodiment which is a preferred embodiment thereof. In the following description of the embodiments, the term “disposable diaper” or “diaper” is substantially synonymous with the “pants-type absorbent article” of the present invention.
The pants-type disposable diaper 1 of 1st Embodiment is the outer packaging material joined to the non-skin contact surface side of the absorptive main body 3 containing the absorptive core 34 and the absorptive main body 3, as shown in FIGS. 2 and the outer packaging material 2 is divided in the longitudinal direction into an abdominal side A, a crotch C, and a back side B, and both side edges of the abdominal side A and the back side B of the outer packaging material 2 are A pants-type disposable diaper in which a pair of side seal portions 11, a waist opening portion 12, and a pair of leg opening portions 13 are joined.

  The outer packaging material 2 is formed of an outer layer sheet 21, an inner layer sheet 22, and a plurality of elastic members 23, 24, 25, 26 disposed between both sheets 21, 22. The waistline D and the waist part F in the part A and the back side part B are respectively provided with a waistline gather G1 and a waist gather G2 formed from the composite stretchable part 4 (see FIG. 12).

  More specifically, the disposable diaper 1 of the present embodiment includes a liquid-permeable top sheet 32, a liquid-impermeable or water-repellent back sheet 33, and both sheets 32, 33 as shown in FIGS. A substantially vertically long absorbent main body 3 having a liquid-retaining absorbent core 34 disposed therebetween, and an outer packaging material 2 joined to the back sheet 33 side (non-skin contact surface side) of the absorbent main body 3 It has. The absorbent main body 3 is disposed across the ventral side A to the back side B of the outer packaging material 2, but the longitudinal end of the absorbent main body 3 is more than the longitudinal end of the outer packaging 2. Retreats inward in the longitudinal direction. The absorptive main body 3 is joined to the inner layer sheet 22 of the outer packaging material 2 by a main body joining portion 15 such as an adhesive, a heat seal, and an ultrasonic seal.

  The outer wrapping material 2 has an hourglass shape in which both side edges are bound inward in the central portion in the longitudinal direction, and defines the outline of the diaper. The outer packaging material 2 is divided in the longitudinal direction into an abdominal side A disposed on the abdomen side of the wearer, a back side B disposed on the back side, and a crotch C positioned therebetween. The ventral side A and the back side B correspond to the longitudinal front and rear portions of the outer packaging material 2, respectively, and the crotch portion C corresponds to the longitudinal central portion of the outer packaging material 2. As for the outer packaging material 2, the both-sides edge part of the ventral | abdominal side part A and the both-sides edge part of the back side part B are mutually joined, and the waist opening part 12 and a pair of leg opening part 13 are formed in the disposable diaper 1. . By this joining, a pair of side seal parts 11 and 11 are formed on the left and right side edges of the disposable diaper 1 to form a pant-type. For this joining, heat sealing, high frequency sealing, ultrasonic sealing or the like is used.

  The top sheet 32, the back sheet 33, and the absorbent core 34 are each rectangular, and are integrated to form the vertically long absorbent main body 3. As the surface sheet 32, the back surface sheet 33, and the absorptive core 34, the thing similar to what was conventionally used for this kind of diaper can be used, respectively. For example, the absorbent core 34 may be made of absorbent polymer particles and a fiber material and covered with tissue paper (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the absorbent core 34 in the present embodiment includes an hourglass-shaped central absorbent body 34 </ b> A and a pair of side absorbent bodies 34 </ b> B and 34 </ b> B provided symmetrically on both sides of the central absorbent body 34 </ b> A. It has. The central absorbent body 34A and the pair of side absorbent bodies 34B and 34B are separated from each other at least in the center in the longitudinal direction. One side in the longitudinal direction and the other side in the longitudinal direction of the side absorbent body 34B are connected to each other at one side in the longitudinal direction and the other side in the longitudinal direction of the central absorbent body 34A, respectively. Therefore, the cut-out portions 34C and 34C are formed between the central absorbent body 34A and the pair of side absorbent bodies 34B and 34B, respectively.

The one part in the longitudinal direction, the central part in the longitudinal direction, and the other part in the longitudinal direction are each region when the absorbent core 34 is divided into three regions so as to be divided into approximately three equal parts in the longitudinal direction.
When the absorbent core 34 has the separation portion 34 </ b> C, both side edges of the absorbent core 34 easily stand up. Further, when the absorbent core 34 is pressed in the width direction, the entire width of the absorbent core 34 is narrowed, so that the shrinkage in the width direction of the outer packaging material 2 is difficult to be inhibited.

  The shape of the absorbent core 34 in plan view is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 5. For example, the side absorbent body 34 </ b> B is connected to the central absorbent body 34 </ b> A only in one of the longitudinal direction one part or the longitudinal direction other part. May be a shape in which the side absorber 34B is not connected (separated) to the central absorber 34A, or a shape that does not have the separation portion 34C (none of which is shown).

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, side cuffs 35 and 35 made of a liquid-resistant or water-repellent and breathable material are provided on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent main body 3. In the vicinity of the free end of each side cuff 35, a side cuff elastic member 36 is disposed in an expanded state. Accordingly, when the disposable diaper 1 is worn, the side cuff elastic member 36 contracts, whereby the side cuff 35 stands up, and the outflow of the liquid in the width direction of the absorbent main body 3 is prevented. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the side cuff forming sheet 37 for forming the side cuff 35 has a back surface sheet 33 with a portion 37 </ b> A having a predetermined width outside the width direction of the absorbent main body 3 in the diaper state. And is fixed between the absorbent core 34 and the back sheet 33.

  In the vicinity of both ends in the longitudinal direction on the inner surface side of the inner layer sheet 22, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, both end portions in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent main body 3 are pressed against the inner layer sheet 22 side of the outer packaging material 2. The pressing sheet 27 is joined. Accordingly, the skin of the absorbent main body 3 at both ends in the longitudinal direction is covered with the pressing sheet 27. In the pressing sheet 27, the portions overlapping the both ends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent main body 3 are bonded via an adhesive (not shown) over substantially the entire width of the absorbent main body 3. Both ends in the longitudinal direction of the main body 3 are fixed to the outer packaging material 2.

  By covering both longitudinal ends of the absorbent main body 3 with the pressing sheet 27, the longitudinal both ends of the absorbent main body 3 are prevented from coming into direct contact with the wearer, and the longitudinal end portions of the absorbent main body 3 are prevented. It is possible to prevent the water-absorbing polymer in the absorbent core 34 from leaking out.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 6, the outer packaging material 2 includes an outer layer sheet 21, an inner layer sheet 22, and a plurality of elastic members 23, 24, 25, and 26 disposed between the sheets 21 and 22. Is formed. FIG. 6 is a developed plan view of the outer packaging material 2 viewed from the inner surface side of the outer layer sheet 21 with the inner layer sheet 22 virtually removed. The outer layer sheet 21 forms the outer surface of the diaper, and the inner layer sheet 22 is disposed on the inner surface side of the outer layer sheet 21.

  The outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 have the same shape, and the end portions of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 that form both ends in the longitudinal direction of the outer packaging material 2 are not folded back. Is located at the end of the outer packaging material 2 in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, at the outer end portion of the waist portion F (the outer end portion in the longitudinal direction of the outer packaging material 2), the composite stretchable portion 4 forming the waist gather G2 is a sheet such as the outer layer sheet 21, the inner layer sheet 22, and the pressing sheet 27. Not covered by.

  In addition, the outer layer sheet 21 longer than the inner layer sheet 22 is used, and the portion extending from the inner layer sheet 22 in the outer layer sheet 21 is folded back to the absorbent main body 3 side, whereby the pressing sheet 27 can be substituted. (Not shown). In that case, it is preferable that the cut end of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 is positioned at the longitudinal end portion of the outer packaging material 2 by cutting the folded end portion of the outer layer sheet 21.

The inner surface of the outer layer sheet 21 (the surface facing the inner layer sheet 22) is coated with an adhesive Q such as a hot melt adhesive in the coating shape shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the adhesive Q includes almost the entire region corresponding to the side seal portion 11, the region corresponding to the non-functionalized region 51 (described later) of the waistline elastic member 23, and the leg elastic member cutting region 52 ( It is applied to the area corresponding to (described later).
On the other hand, the adhesive Q is not applied to almost the entire region corresponding to the composite stretchable part 4 (details will be described later) and almost all the region corresponding to the crotch C.

On the surface of the inner layer sheet 22 facing the outer layer sheet 21, an adhesive Q such as a hot-melt adhesive is applied in the coating shape shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the adhesive Q is applied to almost the entire region other than the region corresponding to the composite stretchable portion 4.
On the other hand, the adhesive Q is not applied to almost the entire region corresponding to the composite stretchable portion 4, similarly to the inner surface of the outer layer sheet 21.

  Thus, the coating shape of the adhesive Q on the surface facing the outer layer sheet 21 in the inner layer sheet 22 includes the coating shape of the adhesive Q on the inner surface of the outer layer sheet 21. Therefore, when the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are bonded together, the adhesive Q applied to the inner surface of the outer layer sheet 21 on the surface facing the outer layer sheet 21 is also disposed on the inner layer sheet 21, The adhesive Q is also applied to the inner surface of the outer layer sheet 21 in the coating shape of the inner layer sheet 22 facing the outer layer sheet 21.

  In the disposable diaper 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG.3 and FIG.4, between the outer-layer sheet | seat 21 and the inner-layer sheet | seat 22 in each of the ventral | abdominal part A and the back | dorsal part B, in the side seal part 11, They are joined to each other by a seal, a high frequency seal, an ultrasonic seal or the like.

Further, waist gathers G <b> 2 are provided in the waist portions F in the ventral side portion A and the back side portion B of the outer packaging material 2. The waist portion F refers to a region from the peripheral edge of the waist opening 12 to a position spaced 30 mm downward, for example, the position of the peripheral edge of the abdominal waist opening 12 and the waist opening 12 on the back side. In the case where the position of the peripheral edge is shifted (not shown), the range of the waist portion F is determined on the assumption that there is no shifted and extended region.
The waist part F will be described in detail. A plurality of waist elastic members 24 are arranged along the peripheral edge of the waist opening 12 in the waist part F in each of the ventral part A and the back part B. A composite stretchable part 4 (details will be described later) is formed mainly of the outer layer sheet 21, the inner layer sheet 22 and the waist elastic member 24. The composite stretchable part 4 extends between the pair of side seal parts 11. A waist gather G2 is formed (over the entire circumference of the waist portion F).

  The outer packaging material 2 is provided with a leg gather G3 along a pair of leg openings 13. More specifically, a plurality of leg elastic members 25 are arranged along each peripheral edge of the leg opening 13 curved in the crotch part C. The leg elastic member 25 is fixed in an expanded state between the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 via the adhesive Q. Thereby, a leg gather G3 is formed along the leg opening 13.

  In the present embodiment, the leg elastic member 25 includes a member disposed over the half of the peripheral edge of the leg opening 13 near the ventral side A and the back side in relation to the manufacturing method described later. By combining with a member arranged over half of the part B, it is arranged so as to extend over the entire peripheral edge of the leg opening 13, but depending on the manufacturing method, the leg elastic member 25 is One can be disposed over the entire periphery of the leg opening 13.

  A waistline gather D1 formed of a composite stretchable part 4 (details will be described later) is provided on the waistline part D of the abdomen A and back side B of the outer packaging material 2. The waistline portion D is a region from the lower portion of the waist portion F to the upper end of the leg opening 13. The waistline portion D will be described in detail. The waistline portion D is provided with a plurality of waistline elastic members 23 along the width direction. The waistline elastic member 23 extends between the vicinity of the side edge of the absorbent main body 3 and the side seal portion 11, and is not disposed between the vicinity of the side edge of the absorbent main body 3.

And the composite elastic part 4 is formed mainly by the outer layer sheet 21, the inner layer sheet 22, and the waistline elastic member 23. By this composite elastic part 4, the vicinity of the side edge part of the absorbent main body 3 and the side seal part 11 are formed. A pair of waistline gathers G1 arranged in the width direction is formed in the width direction. The waistline gather G1 is not disposed between the side edge portions of the absorbent main body 3.
The “near side edge portion of the absorbent main body 3” means a region within 60 mm inward in the width direction and within 50 mm outward in the width direction from the side edge of the absorbent main body 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the waistline portion D is further divided in the longitudinal direction into an upper waistline portion D1 and a lower waistline portion D2 below the upper waistline portion D1. The upper waistline portion D1 is preferably located in a region that abuts on a portion (hereinafter also referred to as “iliac region”) from the wearer's iliac crest to the upper anterior iliac spine when the diaper 1 is worn. The iliac crest and superior anterior iliac spine are anatomical terms. The iliac crest is a part indicated by reference numeral Q1 in FIG. 9, and the upper anterior iliac spine is a part indicated by reference numeral Q2 in FIG.

Conventionally, in order to prevent slipping off during wearing of a pants-type diaper, particularly when the diaper is for infants, the tightening pressure of the elastic member disposed on the waist portion is increased, and the waist portion It has been considered effective to bring the pants-type diaper into close contact with the wearer's body by tightening.
However, in order to effectively prevent slipping during wearing of pants-type diapers, the tightening pressure of the diaper corresponding to the wearer's iliac region is higher than the conventional tightening pressure of the waist. It has also been found that it is effective to increase it. The reason for this is that the wearer (especially infants) overhangs the abdomen as a physical feature, so if the tightening pressure of the waist that abuts the overhanging abdomen is increased, the tightening pressure is high, so the waist This is because the waist part is shifted down to the part where the part is gradually narrowed down and the abdomen becomes thinner.

FIG. 10 shows a state in which the baby's body is regarded as a cone. In the figure, θ represents an angle formed by a perpendicular to the tangent at the waist (point A) and a horizontal line toward the center of the body. F indicates the tightening force of the elastic member, P indicates the frictional force resulting from the tightening force F, f1 indicates the displacement force due to the tightening force F, and f2 indicates the vertical drag. Here, since f1 = Fsinθ and P = νN = νf2 = νFcosθ (ν represents a friction coefficient), the “slip-off force Z” directed downward at the point A is represented by the following equation.
Z = f1−P = Fsinθ−νFcosθ = F (sinθ−νcosθ)
From this equation, it can be understood that when the waist portion is in a state where slipping occurs, the slipping force increases as the tightening force F increases.

  A portion (iliac region) from the wearer's iliac crest to the upper anterior iliac spine has a certain width, and the upper waistline portion D1 of the diaper 1 is fixed to the iliac region within the range of the width. The diaper 1 can be effectively prevented from falling off. From this viewpoint, in the diaper 1 of the present embodiment, the width of the upper waistline portion D1 (that is, the length of the upper waistline portion D1 along the longitudinal direction of the diaper 1) is set to 12 to 35 mm. When this width is 20 to 35 mm, particularly 25 to 30 mm, the diaper 1 can be prevented from slipping off more effectively, and the appearance of the diaper 1 in the wearing state and the wearing operation of the diaper 1 (easy to wear) Etc.) can be further improved.

  In the state where the diaper 1 is worn, the size of the diaper 1 and the wearer are determined so that the upper waistline portion D1 abuts on a portion (iliac region) from the wearer's iliac crest to the upper anterior iliac spine. The relationship with the physique is important. For example, when considering an infant who is a main wearer of a pants-type diaper, as shown in FIG. 6, the center position of the upper waistline portion D1 of the abdominal side A (the longitudinal direction of the diaper 1) Center distance CL between the longitudinal center line CL of the diaper 1 and 180 to 230 mm, and in the unfolded state of the diaper 1, the center position of the upper waistline portion D1 of the back side B (the diaper 1 The upper waistline D1 can be successfully brought into contact with the wearer's iliac region by setting the distance K2 between the longitudinal center line CL of the diaper 1 and the longitudinal center line CL of the diaper 1 to 180 to 230 mm. it can.

This value is determined by carrying out body measurements of about 350 infants who are the main wearees of pants-type diapers. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, this value is obtained by setting the left and right center points of the ventral side at the horizontal position height of the upper anterior iliac spine as “the upper anterior iliac spine height front center”, The center point of the dorsal side at the horizontal position of the iliac spine is defined as the “upper center of the upper anterior iliac spine” and the upper anterior iliac bone via the crotch from the center of the upper anterior iliac spine. The length to the center after the height of the spine is defined as the “upper and lower length of the superior anterior iliac spine”, and the numerical value obtained by adding the necessary length considering the thickness of the diaper material, etc. It is a bisection. By setting the distances K1 and K2 to 185 to 220 mm, particularly 195 to 215 mm, the upper waistline portion D1 can be brought into more successful contact with the wearer's iliac region.
In the case of an adult diaper, the upper waistline D1 can be brought into more successful contact with the wearer's iliac region by setting the distances K1 and K2 to 300 to 350 mm, particularly 305 to 335 mm.

In addition, in the case where the position of the peripheral edge of the waist opening 12 on the ventral side and the position of the peripheral edge of the waist opening 12 on the back side are not substantially deviated from the longitudinal center line CL of the diaper 1. , Refers to a straight line along the diaper width direction that passes through the midpoint in the longitudinal direction of the diaper 1 in the unfolded state.
On the other hand, for example, when the position of the peripheral edge of the waist opening 12 on the ventral side and the position of the peripheral edge of the waist opening 12 on the back side are shifted (not shown), they are shifted and extended. A diaper longitudinal center line CL is defined on the assumption that there is no region.

  In the diaper 1 according to the present embodiment, the diaper 1 is fixed to the wearer's body mainly by the fastening force of the waistline elastic member 23 disposed in the upper waistline portion D1. In other words, unlike the conventional pants-type diaper, the tightening force by the waist elastic member 24 arranged on the waist portion F is the main for fixing the diaper 1 to the wearer's body in the diaper 1 of the present embodiment. It is not a means. On the other hand, if the tightening force of the waist portion F is increased, the diaper 1 may be displaced.

  When the diaper 1 is worn, the lower waistline portion D2 is preferably in contact with the lower region (lower abdomen) of the wearer's iliac region. The width of the lower waistline portion D2 (that is, the length of the lower waistline portion D2 along the longitudinal direction of the diaper 1) is preferably 40 to 70 mm, particularly 45 to 65 mm.

  Next, the front crotch E will be described. The front crotch portion E refers to the foremost region when the crotch portion C is divided into four in the longitudinal direction. In the front crotch part E, a plurality of front crotch elastic members 26 are arranged over the entire width direction. The front crotch elastic member 26 is fixed in an extended state between the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 via the adhesive Q. Thereby, the front crotch gather G4 is formed in the front crotch E.

  A non-functionalized region 51 that prevents the elastic member from contracting is formed in a region of the outer packaging material 2 facing the absorbent main body 3. The non-functionalized region 51 in the present embodiment is formed without expressing the contraction force of the waistline elastic member 23 and the front crotch elastic member 26. As described in detail in the description of the manufacturing method described later, the non-functionalized region 51 is a continuous body 23S of the waistline elastic member 23 and the front crotch elastic that are disposed across the entire width direction of the outer packaging material 2 in the raw material state. The continuous body 26S of the member 26 is a region formed without partially expressing the contraction force. In order to prevent the contraction force from appearing, for example, a large number of convex portions and cutter blades that divide the elastic member, a large number of emboss pins that harden the elastic member by heat sealing, and the like are used.

By forming the non-functionalized region 51, a pair of separated in the width direction from the waistline elastic member continuous body 23 </ b> S and the front crotch elastic member continuous body 26 </ b> S disposed over the entire width direction of the outer packaging material 2. A waistline gather G1 and a front crotch gather G4 are formed.
The non-functionalized region 51 located between the pair of waistline gathers G1 in the width direction is formed without causing the contraction force to be exerted on the waistline elastic member continuous body 23S joined to the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. On the other hand, the non-functionalized region 51 located between the pair of front crotch gathers G4 in the width direction is the front crotch elastic member continuous body 26S joined to the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. It is formed without developing the contractile force.

A leg elastic member cutting region 52 is formed at a position that is the center of the crotch C in the width direction. The leg elastic member cutting region 52 is a continuous body 25S of leg elastic members 25 arranged in a curved shape in the entire width direction of the outer packaging material 2 in the raw material state, as will be described in detail in the description of the manufacturing method described later. Is a region cut at a position that is the central portion in the width direction of the crotch portion C. In order to form the leg elastic member cutting region 52, for example, a large number of convex portions and cutter blades that divide the elastic member are used.
By forming the leg elastic member cutting region 52, the leg elastic member continuous body 25 </ b> S disposed in a curved shape in the entire width direction of the outer packaging material 2, in the width direction center of the crotch C in the width direction. A pair of separated leg elastic members 25, 25 are formed.

In the present embodiment, the composite stretchable part 4 is not provided in the crotch part C of the outer packaging material 2.
As the leg elastic member 25 and the front crotch elastic member 26, elastic materials such as natural rubber, polyurethane resin, foamed urethane resin, and hot melt elastic member are formed into a thread shape (thread rubber) or a belt shape (flat rubber), respectively. Those formed are preferably used.

Next, the composite elastic part 4 which forms the waistline gather G1 and the waist gather G2 in this embodiment is explained in full detail. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the composite stretchable part 4 has the following configurations (1) to (3).
(1) The outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are joined to each other by an intermittent joining portion 41 in the stretching direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable portion 4 and the direction (Y direction) perpendicular thereto.
(2) The elastic member 42 is disposed so as not to pass through the joint portion 41, and is not fixed to the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 in a portion excluding both ends of the elastic member 42.
(3) Each of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 forms a plurality of ridges 43 extending continuously over a plurality of elastic members 42.

  In the present embodiment, the waistline gather G1 formed from the composite stretchable part 4 is composed mainly of the outer layer sheet 21, the inner layer sheet 22, and the waistline elastic member 23, and the waist gather G2 formed from the composite stretchable part 4. Is mainly composed of an outer layer sheet 21, an inner layer sheet 22, and a waist elastic member 24. Thus, although the elastic member which comprises it changes with gathers, in the following description of the composite expansion-contraction part 4, the elastic member which comprises the composite expansion-contraction part 4 is demonstrated as the "elastic member 42".

  In the composite stretchable part 4, it is preferable that all the elastic members 42 do not pass through all the joints 41. However, for example, some elastic members 42 are part of the joints 41 due to manufacturing errors. May pass through. Even if some elastic members 42 pass through some of the joint portions 41 [for example, 30% or less (pieces / piece)], the effects of the present invention are sufficiently achieved.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 constituting the composite stretchable part 4 are respectively in the stretch direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable part 4 and the direction (Y direction) perpendicular thereto. The joints 41 are intermittently joined together. The joint portion 41 is preferably formed by heat sealing.
The plurality of elastic members 42 are arranged in parallel to each other, and are arranged so as to extend along the longitudinal direction of the composite stretchable part 4. When a plurality of elastic members 42 are arranged in parallel to each other as in the present embodiment, the expansion / contraction direction of the composite expansion / contraction part 4 is the same direction as the direction in which the elastic member 42 extends. When the plurality of elastic members 42 are not arranged in parallel to each other, the expansion / contraction direction of the composite expansion / contraction part 4 is in the direction in which the flange 43 extends in a flange 43 (described later) extending over the plurality of elastic members 42. The direction is orthogonal.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement pattern of the joint portions 41. The joint portions 41 are formed so as to form rows in the stretching direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable portion 4 and the direction (Y direction) perpendicular thereto, and the joint portions 41 constituting the row in the perpendicular direction are formed. It is formed between each elastic member 42. In a natural state (a state in which no external force is applied), the elastic member 42 contracts, and each of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 continuously extends over the plurality of elastic members 42. (Gather) 43 is formed. In the present embodiment, a single collar 43 is formed between the joint portions 41, 41 adjacent to each other in the stretching direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable portion 4.

  From the viewpoint of reliably forming the flanges 43 extending continuously over the plurality of elastic members 42, the pitch P <b> 2 of the joint portions 41 in the expansion / contraction direction (X direction) of the composite expansion / contraction portion 4 when the composite expansion / contraction portion 4 extends. (See FIG. 13) is preferably 1 to 20 mm, particularly 3 to 10 mm, and the length L2 (see FIG. 13) of each joint 41 is 0.1 to 5 mm, particularly 0.2 to 1.5 mm. It is preferable that The ratio (P2 / L2) between the pitch P2 and the length L2 is preferably 1.1 to 200, particularly 2 to 50.

  In the composite stretchable part 4, the pitch P3 (see FIG. 13) of the joints 41 in the direction orthogonal to the stretch direction (Y direction) is preferably 1 to 40 mm, particularly 2 to 15 mm. The length L3 (see FIG. 13) is preferably 0.5 to 20 mm, particularly 1 to 10 mm. The ratio (P3 / L3) between the pitch P3 and the length L3 is preferably 1.05 to 80, particularly 1.05 to 15. It is preferable that the space | interval (P3-L3) of the junction part 41 is 0.1-5 mm.

  In the composite stretchable part 4, the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are preferably not joined to each other at a part other than the joint part 41. Each elastic member 42 is disposed in the composite stretchable part 4 so as not to pass through the joint part 41 between the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22, and the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet are excluded from the portions excluding both ends of the elastic member 42. 22 is not fixed. That is, each elastic member 42 is fixed to the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 only at both ends thereof.

Both end portions of the elastic member 42 are fixed between the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 in a state sandwiched between the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 at both end portions 44 (only one is shown) of the composite stretchable portion 4. Yes. Both end portions 44 of the composite stretchable portion 4 differ depending on the gathers formed thereby. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, both end portions 44 of the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waistline gather G1 are the vicinity of the side edge of the absorbent main body 3 and the side seal part 11, and the composite stretchable part that forms the waist gather G2. Both end portions 44 of the portion 4 are both side seal portions 11, 11.
In addition, you may form the both ends 44 of the composite expansion-contraction part 4 so that expansion-contraction is possible.

  Each ridge 43 in the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 is formed so as to protrude from both surfaces of the composite stretchable portion 4, and a convex curved surface having an arcuate cross section is formed at the tip in the protruding direction of each ridge 43. Has been. The convex curved surface continuously extends in a direction (Y direction) orthogonal to the expansion / contraction direction of the composite expansion / contraction part 4. In the present embodiment, one ridge 43 is formed between the joint portions 41, 41 adjacent to each other in the expansion / contraction direction (X direction) of the composite expansion / contraction portion 4, and these ridges 43 are elastic members 42. Without being divided at the overlapping portion, and continuously extending in the direction (Y direction) orthogonal to the expansion / contraction direction of the composite expansion / contraction part 4.

  In the composite stretchable part 4 in this embodiment, each of a large number of ridges 43, 43 formed by contraction of the elastic member 42 extends continuously in a direction (Y direction) perpendicular to the stretchable direction of the composite stretchable part 4. So it looks very beautiful.

Moreover, the composite elastic part 4 in this embodiment can prevent the increase in rigidity, and the degree of freedom of deformation of the flange 43 with respect to external force is improved. The prevention of the increase in rigidity and the improvement of the degree of freedom of deformation of the flange 43 are such that the elastic member 42 is formed between the valley between the flange 43 and the flange 43 in the outer layer sheet 21 and the flange 43 and the flange 43 in the inner layer sheet 22. It exists in a state of being sandwiched between the valleys between them, and is present in a state where it is not joined to any of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 including the portion sandwiched between those valleys. In addition, the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 in the composite stretchable part 4 are not continuously joined in any direction of the stretchable direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable part 4 and the direction (Y direction) perpendicular thereto. Is based on that.
Furthermore, due to a synergistic effect with the tip of the collar 43 forming a convex curved surface, a volume appears in the thickness direction of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 and the touch when touching the surface of the composite stretchable part 4 is felt. It is very soft and feels very good.

  Moreover, since the elastic member 42 in the composite stretchable part 4 is present in a state where it is not joined to the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22, the amount of hot melt adhesive used can be suppressed to zero or a small amount. In particular, as in the present embodiment, when the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are joined to each other by the joining portion 41 by heat fusion, the effect of reducing the amount of adhesive used is more remarkable. Since the amount of hot-melt adhesive used is small, air permeability and moisture permeability are not impaired.

The material for forming the composite stretchable part 4 in this embodiment will be described.
The outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are air-through nonwoven fabric, heat roll nonwoven fabric, spunlace nonwoven fabric, spunbond nonwoven fabric, meltblown nonwoven fabric, and spunbond-meltblown from the viewpoint of forming a flexible ridge 43 having a beautiful appearance and good touch. It is preferable that it is a nonwoven fabric etc.

  In the composite stretchable part 4, the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are deformed by the contraction of the elastic member 42 to form the flange 43. That is, the rigidity of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 is one of the factors that determine the formability and cushioning properties of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4. The rigidity of each sheet can be expressed by its buckling strength. The buckling strength of the sheet used for the composite stretchable part 4 is preferably 100 cN or less, particularly preferably 70 cN or less. Here, the buckling strength is measured by a compression test mode of a Tensilon universal testing device (manufactured by Orientec Co., Ltd.) as shown below.

Buckling strength test method (CD):
A rectangular test piece having a length of 150 mm in the machine flow direction (MD) and a length of 30 mm in the direction orthogonal to the machine flow direction (CD) is rounded to create a cylinder having a diameter of 45 mm. The lower end is stopped with a stapler or the like to obtain a measurement sample. This is measured by the compression test mode of the Tensilon universal testing device in a measurement environment of 20 ° C. and 65% RH under the measurement conditions of compression speed: 10 mm / min and measurement distance: 20 mm. The maximum strength when the measurement sample is compressed by 20 mm is measured for each measurement sample, the average value is obtained, and this is taken as the buckling strength.

As described above, non-woven cloth is preferably used as the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. The basis weight of the nonwoven fabric is preferably 5 to 50 g / m ² , particularly preferably 18 to 30 g / m ² . The buckling strength of the nonwoven fabric having such a basis weight is preferably 50 cN or less, particularly preferably 30 cN or less in the CD direction, and preferably 70 cN or less, particularly preferably 50 cN or less in the MD direction.

In addition, the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are made of a heat-fusible resin from the viewpoint of facilitating joining by heat-sealing (formation of the joining portion 41). Is preferred. Examples of the heat-fusible resin include polyethylene and polypropylene. The fiber may be a core-sheath type composite fiber whose sheath is made of a heat-fusible resin.
The outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 may be formed of the same material or different materials.

  The outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are not limited to two separate sheets, but one sheet is folded to form two opposing surfaces, and the portion constituting one surface is the outer layer sheet 21. The part constituting the other surface can also be used as the inner layer sheet 22.

  As a material for forming the elastic member 42 in the composite stretchable part 4, various known elastic materials used for absorbent articles such as disposable diapers and sanitary napkins can be used without particular limitation. Examples of the elastic material include synthetic rubber such as styrene-butadiene, butadiene, isoprene, and neoprene, natural rubber, EVA, stretchable polyolefin, and polyurethane. As the form of the elastic member 42, a thread-like (thread rubber etc.) or string-like (flat rubber etc.) having a cross section of a rectangle, square, circle, polygon or the like, or a multifilament type thread-like one or the like is used. it can.

  Another factor that determines the formability of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 is the stretch ratio and stretch stress of the elastic member 42. In order to make the cross-sectional shape of the flange 43 convex, the required expansion ratio and expansion / contraction stress of the elastic member 42 are required. The elastic member 42 is preferably bonded to the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 in a stretched state of 20 to 1000%, particularly preferably 50 to 400%. Then, the elastic member 42 contracts, the contracted portions of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 remain, and the remaining outer layer sheet 21 and inner layer sheet 22 extend in the direction opposite to the bonding surface of the joint portion 41 (outside). (Ii) The ridge 43 is formed by deforming into a convex cross section.

  As described above, the height of the flange 43 is an important element related to the moldability and cushioning properties, and the selection of the arrangement pattern and interval of the joint portions 41, the material of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22, the elastic member, and the like. Thus, it can be arbitrarily designed. The height of the flange 43 is preferably about 1 to 15 mm on one side. In order to increase the height of the flange 43, the elastic member 42 is contracted to the extent that the interval between the adjacent joint portions 41 is narrowed to form the convex flange 43, so that the soft composite stretchable portion 4 with a sense of volume is formed. Can be formed. When forming the flange 43 having a height on one side, the distance between the joint portions 41 needs to be at least 2 × h. When the distance between the joint portions 41 is 2 × h, the elastic member 42 is required. Needs to shrink to such an extent that adjacent joints 41 are adjacent.

  One of the preferable elastic members 42 is natural rubber (or synthetic rubber). Examples of natural rubber (synthetic rubber) include low modulus elastic members having a thickness of 0.05 to 1.5 mm and a width of 0.2 to 5 mm. In this elastic member, the stress at 100% elongation in a single yarn is preferably 1 to 70 gf, more preferably 1 to 40 gf, and particularly preferably 1 to 30 gf. By providing a plurality of single yarns of the elastic member having a low modulus at a high elongation ratio of preferably 100% or more, particularly preferably 200% or more, a composite stretchable part 4 having a beautiful heel 43 that stretches softly is obtained. Can do.

  Other preferred elastic members include polyurethane spandex elastic fibers. As the elastic fiber, one having a single yarn size of 10 to 3360 denier, particularly preferably 70 to 1120 denier is used. Denier is a unit representing the thickness of a yarn, and a yarn of 1 g at 9000 m is called 1 denier. It is preferable to use the spandex elastic fiber by stretching it to 30 to 500%.

FIG. 14 is a schematic front view showing the density of the heel 43 in the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 and the waistline gather G1. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF shown in FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD shown in FIG.
In the pant-type absorbent article of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the height h2 of the heel 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1. It is higher than the height h1 of the ridge 43. The height h2 of the heel 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is preferably 5 to 15 mm. The height h1 of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waistline gather G1 is preferably 1 to 5 mm. The height difference (h2−h1) between the two collars 43 is preferably 4 to 10 mm.

  Thus, in order to realize the height relationship of the height of the collar 43 in the composite stretchable part 4 between the waist gather G2 and the waistline gather G1, in the present embodiment, a pair of side seal parts in the outer packaging material 2 11 and 11, the joint part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waist gather G2 is wider than the joint part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waistline gather G1 in the width direction of the outer packaging material 2. The pitch is getting bigger.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, even when the outer packaging material 2 is not stretched, the joint portion 41 of the composite stretchable portion 4 that forms the waist gather G2 is a composite stretch that forms the waistline gather G1. The pitch in the width direction of the outer packaging material 2 is larger than the joint portion 41 of the portion 4. In the state in which the outer packaging material 2 is not stretched, the pitch P5 (see FIG. 15) of the joint portion 41 of the composite stretchable portion 4 that forms the waist gather G2 is preferably 10 to 30 mm, and the composite stretch that forms the waistline gather G1. The pitch P4 (see FIG. 16) of the flange 43 of the portion 4 is preferably 2 to 10 mm. The difference in pitch (P5−P4) between the joint portions 41 is preferably 8 to 20 mm.

  According to the pants-type disposable diaper of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the waistline gather G1 and the waist gather G2 are formed from the composite stretchable part 4, and the gather can be obtained without substantially using the hot melt adhesive. Therefore, the air permeability in the ventral side A and the back side B is excellent. Moreover, the raw material original texture of the outer-layer sheet 21 and the inner-layer sheet 22 of the outer packaging material 2 can be utilized, and it is soft and not stiff.

  In the composite stretchable portion 4, the contraction force of the elastic member 42 is not (or hardly) inhibited, so that the contraction force is utilized to the maximum extent. For example, when the expansion and contraction characteristics are graphed by taking the circumference of the waistline D on the horizontal axis and the elongation stress of the waistline D on the vertical axis, it can be seen that the slope of the characteristic curve is gentle, that is, the stretchability is high. In addition, the stress difference between the characteristic curve at the time of expansion and the characteristic curve at the time of contraction is small, i.e., the stress fluctuation with respect to the fluctuation of the circumference is small. It can be seen that the size application range of the person increases.

Therefore, since the shrinkage force is high, it fits gently to the wearer and is difficult to slip off. Moreover, since the whole diaper shrinks to the maximum extent, there is an advantage that it looks compact. Moreover, since the usage-amount of the elastic member 42 can be reduced, it is advantageous also in terms of cost.
Since the heel 43 is formed on the outer surface of the composite stretchable portion 4 and the heel 43 is a contact surface with the wearer, the composite stretchable portion 4 has a high cushioning property when worn and fits gently to the wearer's skin. Less damage. Moreover, since the collar 43 is also arranged on the outer surface of the outer packaging material 2 (the outer surface when worn), the outer surface feels excellent.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the height h2 of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is higher than the height h1 of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1. Since the height is high, a gap that extends in the longitudinal direction of the outer packaging material 2 and has a sufficient size is formed in the waist F between the wearer's skin and the high heel 43 at the time of wearing. The Therefore, the waist portion F can smoothly follow the change in the abdominal position, and can improve the breathability in the longitudinal direction between the wearer's skin and the waist portion F of the outer packaging material 2. Around the wearer's stomach, the change in the abdominal position is large and sweat rash is likely to occur. Therefore, by increasing the height h2 of the heel 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2, the change in the abdominal position is prevented. It is particularly effective to improve the followability and the air permeability in the waist portion F.

  Moreover, when putting on a diaper, it is common to grasp the waist part F, and to extend and expand, However, In the pants type disposable diaper 1 of this embodiment, the composite elastic | stretch part 4 which forms waist gathers G2 is used. Since the height h2 of the heel 43 is high, it is difficult to slip when the waist portion F is gripped, and is easily caught by the hand. Therefore, when extending and expanding the waist part F, the waist part F is easily grasped and the diaper 1 is easily put on.

  Further, in the composite stretchable part 4, since the heel 43 is not fixed to the elastic member 42, when an external force in the stretch direction of the composite stretchable part 4 is applied to the outer surface of the heel 43 when the wearer moves violently, The heel 43 is easy to offset. Thus, in the waistline portion D in the present embodiment, since the height h1 of the heel 43 of the composite stretchable portion 4 is low, even if the wearer moves violently, the heel 43 is less likely to be displaced and excellent in appearance. .

  Moreover, in the state which extended between the pair of side seal parts 11 and 11 in the outer packaging material 2, the junction part 41 of the composite expansion-contraction part 4 which forms waist gathers G2 is joining of the composite expansion-contraction part 4 which forms waist circumference gathers G1 The pitch in the width direction of the outer packaging material 2 is larger than that of the portion 41. Therefore, at the time of manufacture, the size relationship of the pitch of the joint portion 41 in the composite stretchable portion 4 described above is formed with respect to the stretched outer packaging material 2, and the outer packaging material 2 is simply changed from the stretched state to the non-stretched state. The height h2 of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the gather G2 can be made higher than the height h1 of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1, and the height of both collars 43 can be increased. The difference (h2−h1) can be easily realized.

  Furthermore, even when the outer packaging material 2 is not stretched, the joint portion 41 of the composite stretchable portion 4 that forms the waist gather G2 is more than the joint portion 41 of the composite stretchable portion 4 that forms the waistline gather G1. The pitch in the width direction is large. Therefore, since the size of the gap formed between the skin of the wearer and the heel 43 having a high height is further increased, the air permeability in the waist portion F is further improved.

  Furthermore, at the outer end portion of the waist portion F, the composite stretchable portion 4 forming the waist gather G2 is not covered with a sheet such as the outer layer sheet 21, the inner layer sheet 22, and the pressing sheet 27. Therefore, the moisture between the wearer's skin and the diaper 1 passes through the gap formed between the pair of ridges 43, 43 in the thickness direction (in other words, between the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22). It is discharged from the outer end of F to the outside of the diaper 1. Also from this point, the air permeability in the waist F is further increased.

  Next, one manufacturing method for continuously producing the pants-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the entire manufacturing method. FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram showing mainly the steps of forming the composite stretchable portion, the non-functionalized region, and the leg elastic member cutting region in the present manufacturing method. FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram mainly showing the step of forming the composite stretchable part in the present manufacturing method.

In this manufacturing method, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are joined by the joining portion 41 to form the composite stretchable portion 4, and the contraction force of the elastic members 23 and 26 is increased. The same roll 62 is used for the step of forming the non-functionalized region 51 without making it appear.
In this manufacturing method, as shown in FIG. 17, the continuous body 21S of the outer layer sheet 21 and the continuous body 22S of the inner layer sheet 22 are interposed between the continuous bodies 23S, 24S, 25S of the elastic members 23, 24, 25, 26. , 26S are sandwiched and joined to form a continuous body 2S of the outer packaging material 2, and the absorbent main body 3 is then attached to the inner layer sheet continuous body 22S side of the outer packaging material continuous body 2S by the main body joining portion 15 (see FIG. 4). It is the manufacturing method of the underpants type disposable diaper which joins and forms the diaper continuous body 1S, and then divides the diaper continuous body 1S and forms each diaper 1.

This manufacturing method will be described in detail. The outer layer sheet continuous body 21 </ b> S is used as the original sheet of the outer layer sheet 21, and the inner layer sheet continuous body 22 </ b> S is used as the original sheet of the inner layer sheet 22.
Each continuous body 23S, 24S, 25S, 26S of each elastic member 23, 24, 25, 26 is introduced between the outer layer sheet continuous body 21S and the inner layer sheet continuous body 22S in an expanded state. In FIG. 18, the continuum 26S of the front crotch elastic member 26 is not shown. Before the outer layer sheet continuous body 21S and the inner layer sheet continuous body 22S merge, the coating positions shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are formed on the respective facing surfaces by the adhesive coating device 64 (see FIG. 18) or the like. The hot melt adhesive Q is applied to the surface. Further, the continuum 25S of the leg elastic member 25 is swung along the shape of the leg opening 13 by the swing guide 65 (see FIG. 18), while the outer layer sheet continuum 21S and the inner layer sheet continuum 22S. Introduced between.

Both sheet continuums 21S and 22S are compressed between the pair of nip rolls 61 and 61 with the elastic member continuums 23S, 24S, 25S, and 26S sandwiched therebetween. As a result, an outer packaging material continuum 2S is obtained in which the elastic member continuums 23S, 24S, 25S, and 26S are sandwiched and joined between the sheet continuums 21S and 22S. Here, the waistline elastic member 23 is not joined by the hot-melt adhesive Q in a region between the side edge portion of the absorbent main body 3 and the side seal portion 11. Similarly, the waist elastic member 24 is not joined by the hot melt adhesive Q in a region between the pair of side seal portions 11.
At this time, the composite stretchable part 4, the non-functionalized region 51, and the leg elastic member cutting region 52 are not formed in the outer packaging material continuous body 2S.

Next, the outer wrapping material continuous body 2 </ b> S in which the composite stretchable part 4 or the like is not formed is introduced between the composite stretchable part forming roll 62 and the anvil roll 63. The composite stretchable part forming roll 62 includes a composite stretchable part forming part 62A that forms the composite stretchable part 4 on its peripheral surface, and a non-functionalized region forming part 62B that forms the nonfunctionalized region 51 and leg elastic member cutting. A leg elastic member cutting region forming part 62 </ b> C that forms the region 52 is provided.
The anvil roll 63 is a receiving roll for the composite stretchable part forming roll 62, and its peripheral surface is a smooth surface.

The composite stretchable part forming part 62A of the composite stretchable part forming roll 62 is provided with a number of embossed pins 62D (see FIG. 19) corresponding to the joint part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4, and the composite stretchable part forming part 62A. According to this, the joining part 41 can be formed in the area | region corresponding to the composite expansion-contraction part 4 in the outer packaging material continuous body 2S in which the composite expansion-contraction part 4 is not formed. The emboss spin 62D may be a heat emboss spin or an ultrasonic emboss spin.
FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram showing only elements closely related to the process of forming the composite stretchable part 4. Therefore, for example, only the composite stretchable part forming part 62A is illustrated on the peripheral surface of the composite stretchable part forming roll 62, and only the composite stretchable part 4 is illustrated for the outer packaging material continuous body 2S.

  As described above, in the pants-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. 1, the pitch of the joint portion 41 in the composite stretchable portion 4 is different between the waist portion F and the waistline portion D in the stretched state. In the stretchable part forming part 62A, an embossed pin 62D that forms the joint part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waist gather G2, and an embossed pin 62D that forms the joined part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waistline gather G1. And the pitch is different.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the elastic member 42 (the waistline elastic member 23 and the waist elastic member 24 are applicable in the present manufacturing method) is contracted, and a plurality of sheets are provided on each of the two sheet continuous bodies 21S and 22S. By forming the collar 43, the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waistline gather G1 and the waist gather G2 is obtained in a predetermined region of the outer packaging material continuous body 2S. In the region where the pressing sheet 27 exists (mainly the waist portion F), the pressing sheet 27 also has a hook shape as shown in FIG.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the height h2 of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is higher than the height h1 of the collar 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1. And the pitch P5 of the joint part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is larger than the pitch P4 of the joint part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1.
20 is a cross-sectional view showing the composite stretchable part 4 in the region where the pressing sheet 27 is not present, and FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the composite stretchable part 4 in the region where the presser sheet 27 is present.

  The non-functionalized region forming part 62B of the composite stretchable part forming roll 62 is a part that prevents the contractive force of the elastic member from being expressed, and can form the non-functionalized region 51 in the outer packaging material continuous body 2S. The non-functionalized region forming part 62B is composed of a large number of convex portions and cutter blades that divide the elastic member, and a large number of emboss pins that harden the elastic member by heat sealing.

  The leg elastic member cutting region forming part 62C of the composite stretchable part forming roll 62 is a part for cutting the leg elastic member continuous body 25S existing at the position of the crotch part C in the center in the width direction. Can be formed. The leg elastic member cutting region forming part 62C is composed of, for example, a large number of convex parts and cutter blades. According to the leg elastic member cutting region forming portion 62C, the leg elastic members 25, 25 separated in the width direction at the center in the width direction of the crotch C can be obtained by cutting the leg elastic member continuous body 25S.

  Between the composite stretchable part forming roll 62 having the above configuration and the anvil roll 63, the outer envelope material continuous body 2S in which the composite stretchable part 4, the non-functionalized area 51, and the leg elastic member cutting area 52 are not formed is inserted. By doing so, the outer packaging material continuous body 2S in which the composite stretchable part 4, the non-functionalized region 51, and the leg elastic member cutting region 52 are formed in a predetermined region is obtained.

The pants-type disposable diaper 1 of the above embodiment uses the outer packaging material continuum 2S in which the composite stretchable part 4, the non-functionalized region 51, and the leg elastic member cutting region 52 are formed. It can manufacture by performing similarly to each process in the manufacturing method of what is called a cross-flow type underpants type disposable diaper.
For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the absorbent main body 3 obtained by cutting the absorbent main body continuous body 3 </ b> S on the outer packaging material continuous body 2 </ b> S is rotated 90 degrees with respect to the flow direction. The parts 15 (see FIG. 4) are joined and fixed intermittently. The absorbent main body 3 is fixed to the outer packaging material continuum 2S while maintaining the extended state of the outer packaging material continuum 2S. In other words, the absorbent main body 3 is fixed while maintaining the outer wrapping material continuous body 2 </ b> S so as not to shrink due to the shrinkage force of the composite stretchable part 4 or the like.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the continuum 27 </ b> S of the pressing sheet 27 is covered with both sides of the wrapping material continuum 2 </ b> S in the diaper continuum 1 </ b> S so as to cover both longitudinal ends of the absorbent main body 3. 2) (the portions that are both ends in the longitudinal direction). Adhesive is applied in advance to predetermined positions of the inner surface side of the pressing sheet continuous body 27S, the inner layer continuous sheet 22S, the absorbent main body 3 and the like facing the inner surface side.
Moreover, as shown in FIG.17 and FIG.18, the trim 13S for leg opening part formation is removed from the outer packaging material continuous body 2S with a rotary cutter, a laser cutter, etc., and the diaper continuous body 1S is obtained.

  Then, the diaper continuous body 1S is folded back in the width direction (longitudinal direction of the disposable diaper 1) and folded in two. Next, after forming the side seal portions 11 and 11 by heat sealing, ultrasonic sealing, high frequency sealing or the like, or simultaneously with the formation of the side seal portions 11 and 11, the side seal portions 11 and 11 are divided into individual diapers. A pants-type disposable diaper 1 can be obtained. As described above, in the pants-type disposable diaper 1, the pitch P5 of the joint part 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waist gather G2 is the composite stretchable part that forms the waistline gather G1 even when the outer packaging material 2 is in the expanded state. 4 is greater than the pitch P4 of the joints 4.

  As a method of intermittently fixing the absorbent main body 3 by 90 degrees and intermittently fixing it on the outer packaging material continuum 2S, for example, a method described in JP-A-4-166150 can be used. Further, the main body joint 15 (see FIG. 4) for fixing the absorbent main body 3 to the outer packaging material continuum 2S may be applied to one or both of the absorbent main body 3 and the outer packaging material continuum 2S. it can. The trim 13S for forming the leg opening can be removed before the absorbent main body 3 is fixed to the outer packaging material continuous body 2S.

  According to this manufacturing method, the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22 are joined by the joining part 41 to form the composite stretchable part 4, and the contraction force of the elastic members 23 and 26 is not expressed and the non-functionalized region Since the process of forming 51 is performed using the same roll 62, the underpants type disposable diaper provided with the composite expansion-contraction part 4 and the non-functionalization area | region 51 can be produced efficiently.

  Next, other embodiments of the pant-type absorbent article of the present invention will be described. In the other embodiments, differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the same points are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. For the points that are not particularly described, the description of the first embodiment is applied as appropriate. In other embodiments, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the pants-type disposable diaper according to the second embodiment includes, as compared with the first embodiment, the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2, and the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. Is different in that it is composed of other composite stretchable part forming sheets 45 and 46. The composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1 is composed of an outer layer sheet 21 and an inner layer sheet 22 as in the first embodiment. In addition, FIG. 22 is a figure corresponding to FIG. 15 in 1st Embodiment, and is sectional drawing which shows the composite expansion-contraction part which forms waist gathers G2. FIG. 23 is a view corresponding to FIG. 16 in the first embodiment, and is a cross-sectional view showing a composite stretchable part forming the waistline gather G1.

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is composed of two composite stretchable parts different from the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. The part forming sheets 45 and 46 are joined to each other by the intermittent joining part 41 in the stretching direction of the composite stretchable part 4 and the direction perpendicular thereto, and the waist elastic member 24 is arranged not to pass through the joined part 41 and is elastic to the waist. The parts excluding both ends of the member 24 are not fixed to the two composite stretchable part forming sheets 45 and 46, and each of the two composite stretchable part forming sheets 45 and 46 is formed on the plurality of waist elastic members 24. It is configured by forming a plurality of ridges 43 extending continuously over.

That is, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is separate from the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22, but the other The configuration is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the waist part F is not provided with the composite stretchable part 4 formed from the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22, and instead of the composite stretchable part forming sheets 45 and 46, The formed composite stretchable part 4 is joined to the inner layer sheet 22 (or outer layer sheet 21) with an adhesive.
The description of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 in the second embodiment is the description of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 in the first embodiment is the two sheets of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. The composite stretchable part forming sheets 45 and 46 are replaced with each other.

  In the first embodiment, both the waist gather G2 and the waistline gather G1 are formed from the composite stretchable part 4 composed of the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22, and in order to realize this configuration, for example, the manufacturing described above As in the method, the manufacturing method is such that the pitch P5 of the joint portion 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is larger than the pitch P4 of the joint portion 41 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1. I am devised. However, such a manufacturing method is generally not easy.

  In contrast, in the second embodiment, the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waist gather G2 and the composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waistline gather G1 are separate. Therefore, the height h2 of the flange 43 of the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 is obtained by forming the composite stretchable parts 4 having different heights of the collars 43 in different production lines and then joining them together. And the diaper 1 higher than the height h1 of the collar 43 of the composite expansion-contraction part 4 which forms the waistline gather G1 can be obtained.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, only the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1 is composed of composite stretchable part forming sheets 45 and 46 different from the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. Can do. Further, both the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waist gather G2 and the composite stretchable part 4 forming the waistline gather G1 are composed of composite stretchable part forming sheets 45 and 46 different from the outer layer sheet 21 and the inner layer sheet 22. Can do.

The configuration of the composite stretchable portion 4 is not limited to the configuration of the composite stretchable portion 4 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. For example, the joint portions 41 may be arranged in a staggered manner as shown in FIG. That is, an array pattern in which the positions of the joint portions 41 are shifted by a half pitch (P1 / 2) between the row in the stretch direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable portion 4 and the row adjacent thereto.
More specifically, the joint portion 41 is formed so as to form a line (form a seal line) in the expansion / contraction direction (X direction) of the composite expansion / contraction portion 4 and the direction orthogonal to the expansion direction (Y direction). One joining portion 41 forming a row in the direction (Y direction) is formed for every two elastic members.
Between the column in the expansion / contraction direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable portion 4 and the row adjacent thereto, a region where the joint portion 41 does not exist is continuously formed between both end portions 44 of the composite stretchable portion 4. The elastic member 42 is arranged in a non-bonded state in the region. As a result, two ridges 43 are formed between the joint portions 41 and 41 adjacent to each other in the stretching direction (X direction) of the composite stretchable portion 4.

  From the viewpoint of reliably forming the flange 43 extending continuously over the plurality of elastic members 42, in the stretched state of the composite stretchable portion 4 (the state shown in FIG. 24), the stretchable direction (X The pitch P1 (see FIG. 24) of the joint portions 41 in the direction) is preferably 1 to 30 mm, particularly 6 to 20 mm, and the length L1 (see FIG. 24) of each joint portion 41 is 0.1. It is preferably ˜5 mm, particularly preferably 0.2 to 1.5 mm. The ratio (P1 / L1) between the pitch P1 and the length L1 is preferably 1.1 to 300, particularly 4 to 100.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on the preferable embodiment, this invention is not restrict | limited to the said embodiment.
For example, the composite stretchable part 4 can be applied to a gather other than the waistline gather G1 and the waist gather G2.
The composite stretchable part 4 that forms the waistline gather G1 may be provided only in a region outward in the width direction from the absorbent main body 3.
The outer packaging material 2 is formed from a laminate of an outer layer sheet 21 having the same shape as the outer packaging material 2 and a separated inner layer sheet 22 that exists only in the abdominal part A and the back part B and does not exist in the crotch part C. May be. In the outer packaging material 2 having this configuration, the crotch portion C is formed only from the outer layer sheet 21.

The joining portion 41 can be formed by joining with an adhesive such as ultrasonic joining or hot melt adhesive in addition to heat fusion.
Further, the arrangement pattern of the joint portions 41 can be changed as appropriate. The shape of the joint portion 41 can be an appropriate shape such as a rectangular shape, an oval shape, a circular shape, or a rhombus shape.
The embodiment is a pants-type disposable diaper, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a pants-type (shorts-type) sanitary napkin or the like.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pants-type disposable diaper that is a first embodiment of a pants-type absorbent article according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the pants-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. 1 is developed and extended. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the pants-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a view showing an absorbent core in the pants-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. 1, wherein (a) is a plan view, (b) is a cross-sectional view along BB shown in (a), and (c) is (a). It is CC sectional drawing shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a developed plan view of the outer packaging material viewed from the inner surface side of the outer layer sheet in a state where the inner layer sheet is virtually removed. FIG. 7 is a developed plan view showing the application position of the adhesive on the outer layer sheet. FIG. 8 is a developed plan view showing the application position of the adhesive in the inner layer sheet. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the iliac bone. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for calculating the slip-off force at the wearer's waist. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for measuring the length of the superior anterior iliac spine height. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the composite stretchable part in a partially broken view. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the composite stretchable part in an expanded state. FIG. 14 is a schematic front view showing the density of wrinkles in a gather composed of composite stretchable parts. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view (FF cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 14) showing a composite stretchable part forming a waist gather. 16 is a cross-sectional view (a DD cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 14) showing a composite stretchable part forming a waistline gather. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the entire contents of one manufacturing method of the pants-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram centering on the steps of forming the composite stretchable part, the non-functionalized region, and the leg elastic member cutting region in the manufacturing method of the pant-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram centering on the step of forming the composite stretchable part of the method for manufacturing the pants-type disposable diaper shown in FIG. 17. FIG. 20 is a partially enlarged view of a vertical cross section of the composite stretchable part, where (a) is a diagram showing an expanded state, and (b) is a diagram showing a state in which a fold has been contracted. FIG. 21 is a partially enlarged view of another longitudinal section of the composite stretchable portion, where (a) is a diagram showing an expanded state, and (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the folds are contracted and wrinkles are formed. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view (corresponding to FIG. 15) showing the composite stretchable part forming the waist gathers in the second embodiment. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view (corresponding to FIG. 16) showing the composite stretchable part forming the waistline gathers in the second embodiment. FIG. 24 is a plan view (corresponding to FIG. 13) showing another form of the composite stretchable part in an expanded state.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pants-type disposable diapers (pants-type absorbent articles)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Side seal part 12 Waist opening part 13 Leg opening part 2 Outer packaging material 21 Outer layer sheet 22 Inner layer sheet 23 Girth elastic member 24 Waist elastic member 25 Leg elastic member 26 Front crotch elastic member 27 Pressing sheet 3 Absorbent main body 32 Top sheet 33 Back sheet 34 Absorbent core 35 Side cuff 36 Side cuff elastic member 37 Side cuff forming sheet 4 Composite stretch part 41 Joint part 42 Elastic member 43 襞 44 End part 45, 46 Composite stretch part forming sheet 51 Non-functionalization Area 52 Leg elastic member cutting area 61 Nip roll 62 Composite stretchable part forming roll 62A Composite stretchable part forming part 62B Non-functionalized area forming part 62C Leg elastic member cutting area forming part 63 Anvil roll 64 Adhesive coating device 65 Swing guide G1 Girth Gather G2 West Gi The G3 Leg Gather G4 Forehead Gather 1S Diaper Continuous 13S Trim 2S Outer Packaging Continuous 21S Outer Layer Continuous 22S Inner Layer Continuous 3S Absorbent Body Continuous A Abdominal Side B Back Side C Inseam D Trunk D1 Upper waistline D2 Lower waistline E Front crotch F Waist

Claims (4)

It has an absorbent main body including an absorbent core and an outer packaging material joined to the non-skin contact surface side of the absorbent main body, and the outer packaging material is divided into the abdominal side, crotch part and back side part in the longitudinal direction. The pants-type absorbent article in which the side edges of the abdomen and back sides of the outer packaging material are joined together to form a pair of side seals, a waist opening and a pair of leg openings,
The outer packaging material is formed from an outer layer sheet, an inner layer sheet, and a plurality of elastic members disposed between both sheets,
A waistline gather and waist gathers formed from a composite stretchable part are respectively provided in the waistline part and the waist part in the abdomen and back sides of the outer packaging material,
In the composite stretchable part, the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet are joined to each other by an intermittent joint in the stretchable direction of the composite stretchable part and the direction orthogonal thereto, and the elastic member is arranged so as not to pass through the joint. The outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet are not fixed to the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet in the portion excluding both ends, and each of the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet is formed by forming a plurality of ridges extending continuously over a plurality of elastic members. Or two composite stretchable part forming sheets different from the outer layer sheet and the inner layer sheet are joined to each other by intermittent joints in the stretchable direction of the composite stretchable part and the direction orthogonal thereto, and the elastic member It is arranged so as not to pass through the joint portion, and is not fixed to the two composite stretchable portion forming sheets in the portion excluding both ends of the elastic member. Each case stretch portion forming sheet is configured by forming a plurality of folds which extend continuously respectively over a plurality of elastic members,
A pant-type absorbent article in which the heel height of the composite stretchable part forming the waist gathers is higher than the heel height of the composite stretchable part forming the waistline gather.   In a state where the pair of side seal portions in the outer packaging material is extended, the joint portion of the composite stretchable portion that forms the waist gather is more than the joint portion of the composite stretchable portion that forms the waistline gather. The pants-type absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein the outer packaging material has a large pitch in the width direction.   Even in a state where the outer packaging material is not stretched, the joint portion of the composite stretchable portion that forms the waist gather is more in the width direction of the outer wrapper material than the joint portion of the composite stretchable portion that forms the waistline gather. The pants-type absorbent article according to claim 2, wherein the pitch is large.   The pants-type absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the composite stretchable part forming the waist gathers is not covered with a sheet at an outer end part of the waist part.

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