JP5438453B2 - Packaging container - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a packaging container for storing confectionery, and more particularly to a packaging container that can be safely transported without impairing the shape of the confectionery and that can be easily taken out from the packaging container.

  Generally, packaging containers for storing (packing) confectionery have been proposed in various shapes, types, and sizes. However, recently, they are inexpensive and low in manufacturing cost. The one made of synthetic resin that is durable against the applied external force dominates.

  For example, in a packaging container made of synthetic resin, a packaging container containing confectionery or the like is transported from a factory to a store (for example, a department store or a convenience store) by a truck or the like, and displayed as it is in a store showcase or the like. Since the lid of the packaging container is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, a consumer (customer) can make a purchase after visually recognizing the state of the product accommodated therein.

  However, with conventional packaging containers such as confectionery, both flanges must be secured with adhesive tape or staples in a covered state, which incurs an extra work cost at the factory. There has been a problem that the removal work of the lid is troublesome and the staples may be mixed into the container.

  In addition, when a plurality of packaging containers are transported or transported in a stacked state, an elastic deformation that curves downward on the lid of the lower packaging container is caused by the load of the packaging container disposed on the upper side. For example, there is a problem that the confectionery housed in the packaging container body is crushed by the deformed lid. If the lid is deformed and the confectionery is crushed, naturally the appearance of the confectionery will deteriorate. Moreover, when decorations, such as a short cake, were provided in the upper part of the confectionery, the secondary problem that cream adhered to the deformed lid back surface and the merchantability of the accommodated confectionery was impaired occurred.

  Furthermore, since the division protrusions provided vertically and horizontally on the upper surface of the main body of the packaging container are set at the same height on the main body, once the confectionery is accommodated in the packaging container, the inside of the main body of the covered packaging container When the packaging container is placed on a refrigerated showcase or the like, there is also a problem that the surface of the lid is likely to be fogged.

  As a technique for solving such a problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-91783 (Patent Document 1) discloses that a plurality of confectionary cakes are placed on the inner upper surface of a box-shaped container body made of synthetic resin. Thus, a confectionery packaging container is disclosed in which the container is housed in a compartment and the top of the container body is covered with a synthetic resin lid. In this confectionery packaging container, the main body side wall is continuously raised obliquely outward at the peripheral edge of the inner bottom portion on which the container main body is placed and accommodated. The front end is provided with a main body flange portion protruding outward from the peripheral portion, and the lid body is provided with a substantially flat surface having a certain area on the center side of the upper surface, and the flat surface is suspended or slanted from the periphery of the flat surface. A lid side wall portion that hangs outward is continuously provided, and the top end portion of the continuous lid side wall portion is covered with a lid body on the upper portion of the container body, and the body flange portion of the main body side wall portion is A cover flange portion that covers and fits and protrudes outward from the peripheral edge portion is provided. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a packaging container that can be securely compartmentalized and safe, hygienic, and excellent in operability without any external force applied to the confectionery housed therein during transportation or transportation. .

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-91783

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since a space is inevitably generated between the upper surface of the confectionery and the lower surface of the lid, the packaging container vibrates violently although it has some durability against vibration caused by conveyance. In such a case or when the plurality of packaging containers are piled upward, the upper surface of the confectionery contacts the lower surface (inner surface, inner wall) of the lid, and the upper surface of the confectionery is deformed, as described above, There is still a problem that the merchantability of confectionery is lost. That is, there is a problem that the confectionery cannot be stored more safely.

  Further, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, even if there is no problem during the transportation of the packaging container, when the consumer takes out the confectionery from the packaging container, it is necessary to open the lid and grab the upper surface of the confectionery. is there. Therefore, the deformation of the upper surface of the confectionery cannot be avoided, and the upper surface of the confectionery taken out from the packaging container collapses, and as a result, when the consumer eats the confectionery, the appearance shape of the confectionery when stored is changed. There is a problem that you can not enjoy. In particular, the upper surface of the confectionery is often subjected to special decoration for enhancing the commercial value as compared with other surfaces, and there is a problem that the merchantability of the confectionery is greatly impaired when the decoration is broken. Furthermore, when taking out a confectionery from a packaging container, when a consumer grasps the upper surface of a confectionery with a hand and takes out a confectionery, there also exists a problem that a hand will become dirty.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and as a result of intensive research conducted by the inventor, the present invention can be safely transported without losing the shape of the confectionery based on an innovative idea. An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging container capable of easily removing confectionery from the packaging container.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a packaging container for storing confectionery is assumed.

  In the packaging container, in a state in which a plurality of confections of a predetermined shape are arranged in a row at equal intervals, two inner shapes having inner shapes that match the shapes of the left and right side portions in the row direction and the remaining portions of the confectionery. A frame and an outer case that matches the outer shape of the two inner frames when the row of confectionery is sandwiched between the two inner frames from the left-right direction.

  Here, the shape of a part of the confectionery on the left and right side surfaces in the column direction and the shape of the confectionery in the remaining part are not necessarily symmetrical with respect to the column direction. That is, the shape of a part of the confectionery and the shape of the remaining part of the confectionary do not need to be equivalent on the basis of the surface area or volume. In addition, if the inner shape provided in the two inner frames matches the shape of the left and right side halves in the row direction, it matches the shape of the left and right side halves in the row direction. Can be configured to. Further, the inner shape does not need to match the shape of the left and right side half confectionery in the row direction, and may be attached to any part of the shape of the left and right side half in the row direction. Absent. For example, if the shape of the confectionery is an elliptical columnar shape, the inner shape of the inner frame matches the shape of the confectionery half of the peripheral side of the elliptical columnar shape, but the shape of the confectionery half of the peripheral edge of the elliptical columnar shape It does not matter if it matches. Further, the inner frame may correspond to an inner container. In addition, if the shape of the confectionery of a part (or remaining part) of the left and right side surfaces in the row direction is a side surface convex portion, the inner shape of the inner frame corresponds to a side surface concave portion.

  When the number of the inner frames is set to two, although the shape of the two inner frames may be configured to be bilaterally symmetric or longitudinally symmetrical in the row direction, although it depends on the shape of the confectionery, the production of the inner frame is It is easy and preferable.

  The state in which the inner shapes of the two inner frames are matched with the shapes of the corresponding left and right side halves in the row direction corresponds to the state in which the two inner frames do not overlap each other.

  The outer case may have any shape as long as it matches the outer shape of the two inner frames when the row of confectionery is sandwiched between the two inner frames from the left-right direction. Here, the fact that the outer case matches the outer shape of the two inner frames does not necessarily have to be designed so that the dimensions of the outer case match the outer shapes of the two inner frames. Although the shape of the outer case is appropriately changed depending on the outer shape of the two inner frames, the shape of the outer case is, for example, a sphere, a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, a quadrangle, a rectangle, a square, a polygon, etc. Shape. Moreover, you may comprise so that a shock absorbing material etc. may be provided between the inner shape (inner surface) of the outer case and the outer shape (outer surface) of the said outer case which correspond with the outer shape of said two inner frames. The outer case may correspond to a packaging box.

  The inner frame and the outer case may be made of any material. For example, the raw material of the film which consists of paper, a synthetic resin, a natural resin etc., the laminated film of paper and a film, and the laminated film which consists of a different film is mentioned.

  It is preferable that the inner frame is formed of a flexible sheet. With this configuration, elasticity is generated in the inner frame, and it is possible to absorb and mitigate some impact, vibration, and the like during conveyance. Furthermore, it is more preferable that the inner frame is formed of a transparent sheet. If it is the said structure, it will become possible to recognize the confectionery sandwiched between the two inner frames at a glance. Examples of the sheet include a synthetic resin of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The inner frame may be a molded product. The outer case is preferably made of paper. With this configuration, it can be manufactured at low cost.

  Furthermore, it can comprise so that the sheet | seat arrange | positioned at the upper and lower sides of the said some confectionery may be provided. With this configuration, the confectionery can be packaged without requiring a special frame above and below the confectionery.

  Moreover, it can comprise so that the number of the confectionery accommodated in the said packaging container may be at least one.

  A packaging method for the packaging container, the step of arranging the confectionery in a row at equal intervals on a bottom surface of an outer case from which two inner frames are removed, and the array of the confectionery in the two inner rows. A step of sandwiching the outer case with a frame; and a step of matching the outer case with the outer shape of the two inner frames by assembling the outer case with the two inner frames sandwiching the row of confectionery; The outer case is assembled in a state in which the row of confectionery is sandwiched between the two inner frames from the left and right directions, and the outer case is configured to match the outer shape of the two inner frames. .

  With this configuration, the row of confectionery can be reliably fixed by the two inner frames, and the two inner frames can be fixed inside the outer case.

  Moreover, in the inner frame used for the packaging container for storing confectionery, an inner shape that matches the shape of the confectionery on the left and right side halves in the row direction in a state where a plurality of confections of a predetermined shape are arranged in a row at equal intervals It can comprise.

  Moreover, it can comprise so that the sheet | seat affixed on one surface of the external shape of the said two inner frames when the said row of confectionery is pinched | interposed from the left-right direction by the said two inner frames can be comprised.

  When a sheet is attached to one surface of the outer shapes of the two inner frames, the two inner frames may be bonded (bonded) to any surface of the outer shapes of the two inner frames as long as the two inner frames can be connected to each other. Absent.

  With this configuration, even if the two inner frames are removed from the shape of the confectionery, all the inner frames are secured by the sheet, so that the inner frames are not lost, and again, It becomes possible to match the shape of the corresponding confectionery. That is, the sheet can easily match the two inner frames with the corresponding outer shape of the confectionery. Therefore, it becomes possible to reuse the packaging container as many times as possible, for example, even when it is desired to leave some of the confectionery stored in the packaging container among the stored confectionery. The outer shape of the confectionery is matched with the two inner frames so that a part of the confectionery can be stored in the packaging container.

  According to the packaging container according to the present invention, in a packaging container for storing confectionery, a plurality of confections having a predetermined shape are arranged in a line at equal intervals, and the shape matches the shape of the confectionery on the left and right side surfaces in the row direction. Two inner frames having an inner shape, and an outer case that matches the outer shape of the two inner frames when the row of confectionery is sandwiched from the left and right directions by the two inner frames.

  Accordingly, when the outer case is assembled in a state where the inner shapes of the two inner frames are matched with the corresponding confectionery shapes, the outer case matches the outer shape of the two inner frames. One inner frame is securely fixed in the outer case, and at the same time, the confectionery is fixed in the outer case. Therefore, even if the outer case containing the confectionery vibrates violently during transportation or receives an impact from the outside, the confectionery does not move violently in the outer case and can prevent deformation of the shape of the confectionery. It becomes. As a result, it becomes possible to convey the confectionery while maintaining the shape of the confectionery, and it is possible to maintain the merchandise of the confectionery. Furthermore, since the outer shapes of the two inner frames coincide with the outer case, the strength of the packaging container itself is increased, and even if a plurality of packaging containers are chamfered upward, the lower packaging container is the same as the upper packaging container. It can be safely transported to the transport destination without being crushed by weight.

  Also, when taking out the confectionery from the outer case, if the inner shape of the two inner frames is removed from the side half of the outer shape of the confectionery, the shape of the confectionery will appear outside, so the consumer can remove the confectionery from the packaging container. It can be easily taken out. That is, in the case of the conventional packaging container, only the vicinity of the upper surface of the confectionery appeared on the outside, so it was necessary to grasp the upper surface of the confectionery by hand or take it out. Therefore, it is not necessary to grasp the vicinity of the upper surface of the confectionery by hand, and for example, the vicinity of the side surface of the confectionery can be grasped by hand and taken out from the outer case. Therefore, it becomes possible to take out the confectionery from the outer case without impairing the shape of the confectionery, that is, the merchantability of the confectionery, and the consumer can eat the confectionery while enjoying the appearance shape of the confectionery. In particular, when a special decoration is applied to the upper surface of the confectionery, the confectionery can be eaten without breaking the decoration.

  Furthermore, since the inner shape of the two inner frames does not coincide with the upper surface of the confectionery, when a special decoration is applied to the upper surface of the confectionery, the decoration touches and damages the inner shape of the inner frame. There is nothing. And since the inner shape of the two inner frames matches the side half of the shape of the confectionery respectively, the lateral movement of the confectionery due to vibration during transportation, the movement in the front-rear direction are surely prevented, and the side surface of the confectionery shape It is possible to prevent the confectionery from moving in the vertical direction by the frictional force generated from the agreement between the half and the inner shape of the two inner frames. As a result, it is possible to safely transport the confectionery to the destination while maintaining the shape of the confectionery. Also, when taking out the confectionery from the outer case, since there are only two inner frames, it is easy to remove the inner shape of the inner frame from the side half of the shape of the confectionery, and it is possible to improve convenience for consumers. .

It is a 1st perspective view which shows the packaging container which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a 2nd perspective view which shows the packaging container which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a 3rd perspective view which shows the packaging container which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a 4th perspective view which shows the packaging container which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the packaging container which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention.

  Although the packaging container which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated in detail based on drawing below, this invention is not limited to this.

<First embodiment>
First, the structure of the packaging container which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  FIG. 1 is a first perspective view showing a packaging container according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a second perspective view showing the packaging container according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the up-down direction arrow shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 respond | corresponds to the up-down direction of the packaging container which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention, and the front-back direction arrow shown in FIG. 1, FIG. Corresponding to the front-rear direction of the packaging container according to the first embodiment, the left and right arrows shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 correspond to the left-right direction of the packaging container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a packaging container 1 for confectionery or the like according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a container for storing five elliptical column-shaped confectionery 6 arranged in a line in the front-rear direction. It is. That is, the packaging container 1 has an inner shape that matches the shape 61 (61a, 61b) of the left and right side halves in the row direction in a state in which a plurality of confectionery 6 having a predetermined shape are arranged in a row at equal intervals X. Two outer frames 2 (2a, 2b) provided with 21 (21a, 21b) and the outer shapes of the two inner frames 2 when the two rows of inner frames 2 sandwich the one row of confectionery 6 from the left and right directions 2, an upper surface sheet 4 covering the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2, and a lower surface sheet 5 laid on the bottom surfaces of the two inner frames 2.

  The inner frame 2 is made of a synthetic resin having flexibility and transparency, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape with the longitudinal direction as the longitudinal direction. On the corresponding surface (in the case of the left inner frame 2a shown in FIG. 1, the right side surface), the five inner shapes 21 are in one direction (in the case of the inner frame 2 shown in FIG. 1, the front-rear direction). Are provided at equal intervals. The interval X is appropriately designed in accordance with the shape, number and size of the confectionery 6 to be stored, the size of the outer case 3 and the like so that the confectionery 6 to be arranged do not contact each other. If it is the frame 2, it corresponds to the space | interval X of the five confectionery 6 arranged in the front-back direction on the lower surface sheet 5. FIG.

  The inner shape 21 provided in the inner frame 2 is a shape that matches (matches) the shape 61 of the confectionery 6 on the left and right side halves in the row direction (front-rear direction). Specifically, of the two inner frames 2, the left inner frame 2 a has a right inner shape 21 a that matches the shape 61 a of the left side half in the row direction in the number of the confectionery 6. Correspondingly, five left side inner shapes 21b corresponding to the shape 61b of the confectionery 6 on the right side half in the row direction are provided in the right inner frame 2b in correspondence with the number of the confectionery 6. Provided. As shown in FIG. 1, the two inner frames 2 have a symmetrical shape in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction.

  Here, while sandwiching the confectionery 6 located between the left inner frame 2a and the right inner frame 2b between the left inner frame 2a and the right inner frame 2b, the left inner frame 2a The right inner shape 21a and the left inner shape 21b of the right inner frame 2b face each other, and the right inner shape 21a and the left inner shape 21b exactly match the shape of the peripheral side surface of the confectionery 6. (FIG. 2). Thereby, the two inner frames 2 position and fix the confectionery 6. Here, since the confectionery 6 is usually distributed in the market with the peripheral side covered with the wrapping paper, the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 is formed on the peripheral side of the confectionery 6. Matching the shape is preferable because the two inner frames 2 can fix the confectionery 6 without directly contacting the shape of the confectionery 6. In addition, the state where the right inner shape 21a of the left inner frame 2a and the left inner shape 21b of the right inner frame 2b coincide with the shape 61 of the left and right side half in the row direction, respectively. Hereinafter, it is referred to as a sign state of the two inner frames 2.

  Next, the structure of the inner frame 2 will be described in detail. Of the two inner frames 2, the left inner frame 2a is such that the side surface 22a in the vertical direction and the side surface 23a in the front-rear direction gradually spread from the right side surface corresponding to the box-shaped bottom surface toward the left side surface. It is an inclined surface. The left side surface of the left inner frame 2a is an opening surface. Thereby, for example, the left inner frame 2a is covered with the outer case 3 in a state where the right inner shape 21a of the left inner frame 2a matches the shape 61a of the left side half confectionery 6. However, some clearance is generated between the inclined surface of the left inner frame 2 a and the inner surface (inner wall) of the outer case 3, and vibrations and shocks during transportation are caused from the outer case 3 to the left inner frame. It is prevented from being propagated directly to 2a. Furthermore, when the outer case 3 is unfolded (opened), the left inner frame 2a is easily detached (opened) from the outer case 3 by the clearance.

  Further, the left inner frame 2a is a flange 24a in which the peripheral edge portion of the left opening surface (left side surface) extends in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction, and the left side of the flange 24a. The peripheral surface is configured to coincide (abut) with the side surface (the left side surface 32 shown in FIG. 1) of the assembled outer case 3. Thereby, when the left inner frame 2a is covered with the outer case 3, the flange 24a is aligned with the left inner frame 2a due to the agreement between the left peripheral surface of the flange 24a and the side surface of the outer case 3. Is positioned and fixed in the outer case 3.

  The right inner frame 2b is also symmetrical to the left inner frame 2a in the left-right direction, and has the same inclined surface as the left inner frame 2a (side surfaces 22b, 23b in the front-rear direction and the vertical direction). And a flange 24b. Since the effect of the inclined surface and the flange 24b provided in the right inner frame 2b is the same as that of the left inner frame 2a, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the outer case 3 for packaging the two inner frames 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the outer case 3 has a rectangular bottom surface 31 with a longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction and a cut line a (solid line) and a fold line b (dashed line) formed in a sheet of paper or the like. The four sides of the bottom surface 31 are provided with two side surfaces 32 and 33 in the left-right direction and two side surfaces 34 and 35 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, an upper surface 36 corresponding to the lid material is provided at the right end portion of the right side surface 33 so as to be folded in such a direction as to cover the upper surface of the confectionery 6 with the crease b.

  Here, the dimensions of each surface of the outer case 3 are adjusted to correspond to the dimensions in the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, and the up-down direction in the agreement state of the two inner frames 2, and each surface is partitioned. Specifically, the dimensions of the bottom surface 31 of the outer case 3 are adjusted so that the bottom surfaces of the two inner frames 2 in the state of agreement of the two inner frames 2 are just placed (placed) on the bottom surface 31. The The dimension of the left side surface 32 of the outer case 3 is adjusted so that the left peripheral surface of the flange 24a in the left inner frame 2a coincides with the left side surface 32. The dimension of the right side surface 33 of the outer case 3 is adjusted so that the right peripheral surface of the flange 24b in the right inner frame 2b coincides with the right side surface 33. Furthermore, the dimension of the rear side surface 34 of the outer case 3 is adjusted so that the rear side surface 34 covers the rear side surface of the two inner frames 2 in the state of agreement of the two inner frames 2. The dimensions are adjusted so that the front side surface 35 covers the front side surfaces of the two inner frames 2 in the state of agreement of the two inner frames 2. And the dimension of the upper surface 36 of a packaging box is adjusted so that the said upper surface 36 may just cover the upper surface of the said two inner frames 2 in the agreement state of the two inner frames 2. FIG. Thus, when the outer case 3 is assembled in a state where the two inner frames 2 are matched, the assembled outer case 3 matches the outer shape of the two inner frames 2 (having the same dimensions), and the two inner frames 2 Is fixed in the outer case 3.

  Next, the structure of the outer case 3 will be described in detail. The left end portion of the left side surface 32 is provided with a first tongue piece portion 32a that is bent by a crease b so as to cover the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2, and further, a right central tip of the upper surface 36 is provided. The part is provided with a closing flap 36a to be inserted into a slit 32b formed in the first tongue piece 32a. Thus, the upper surface 36 and the left side surface 32 can be reliably closed by inserting the closing flap 36a into the slit 32b with the vicinity of the tip of the upper surface 36 in contact with the first tongue piece 32a. It becomes.

  Further, a first inner flap 34a is provided at the left end of the rear side surface 34 to cover the left peripheral surface of the flange 24a in the left inner frame 2a. A second inner flap 35a that covers the left peripheral surface of the flange 24a is provided. Thereby, when the outer case 3 is assembled, the first inner flap 34a and the second inner flap 35a are doubled together with the left side surface 32 to cover the flange 24a of the left inner frame 2a. As a result, the strength of the left side surface 32 of the outer case 3 can be increased, and vibrations and the like generated during conveyance can be reduced. In particular, when the outer case 3 is assembled, the left peripheral surface of the flange 24a in the left inner frame 2a is placed on the left side of the outer case 3 via the first inner flap 34a and the second inner flap 35a. Since it abuts (contacts) the side surface 32, vibrations and impacts during conveyance are easily propagated. For this reason, it is preferable to increase the strength of the left side surface 32 of the outer case 3 because vibrations during conveyance are difficult to propagate to the left inner frame 2a.

  As with the first inner flap 34a and the second inner flap 35a, a third edge covering the right peripheral surface of the flange 24b in the right inner frame 2b is formed at the right end of the rear side surface 34. An inner flap 34b is provided, and a fourth inner flap 35b that covers the right peripheral surface of the flange 24b in the right inner frame 2b is provided at the right end of the front side surface 35. Since the operation and effect of the third inner flap 34b and the fourth inner flap 35b are the same as those of the first inner flap 34a and the second inner flap 35a described above, description thereof is omitted.

  Further, a first notch 34d cut from below to above is provided at the tip of the third inner flap 34b, and the tip of the fourth inner flap 35b is directed from above to below. A second cutout portion 35d cut out is provided. Further, the first notch 34d is provided at the position of the third inner flap 34b corresponding to the vicinity of the center of the upright right side 33, and the second notch 35d is the upright right side 33. The first notch 34d and the second notch 35d can be inserted into each other at the position of the fourth inner flap 35b corresponding to the vicinity of the center. Thus, when the first cutout 34d and the second cutout 35d are inserted into each other, the third inner flap 34b and the fourth inner flap 35b are brought into contact with and coupled to the right side surface 33. In addition, the third inner flap 34b and the fourth inner flap 35b fix the rear side surface 34 and the front side surface 35 in a state where they stand upright with respect to the bottom surface 31, respectively. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the outer case 3 from being deformed due to vibration or the like during conveyance.

  Furthermore, a second tongue piece portion 34c is provided at the upper end portion of the rear side surface 34 so as to be covered with the fold line b so as to cover the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2. The fold line is formed at the upper end portion of the front side surface 35. A third tongue piece 35c is provided that is bent by b so as to cover the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2. Thereby, after the 1st tongue piece part 32a, the 2nd tongue piece part 34c, and the 3rd tongue piece part 35c which were mentioned above are covered by the upper surface of the two inner frames 2, the upper surface 36 of the packaging box 3 is changed. When covered, each tongue piece located below supports the upper surface 36 of the outer case 3. Therefore, even if a plurality of packaging containers 1 are stacked upward and the weight of the upper packaging container 1 is pressed against the upper surface of the lower packaging container 1, the above-described tongue pieces are formed in the lower outer case 3. As a result, the upper surface 36 of the outer case 3 bends downward and prevents the inner surface of the upper surface 36 from contacting the upper surface of the confectionery 6.

  The top sheet 4 is made of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and is formed in a rectangular shape with the front-rear direction as a longitudinal direction. The size of the top sheet 4 is larger than the size of the top surface 36 of the outer case 3. Slightly smaller. Similarly to the top sheet 4, the bottom sheet 5 is made of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and is formed in a rectangular shape with the front-rear direction as the longitudinal direction. The size of the bottom surface 31 is slightly smaller.

  Next, the usage mode (packaging method) of the packaging container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a third perspective view showing the packaging container according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a fourth perspective view showing the packaging container according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 and 4 correspond to the vertical direction of the packaging container according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the front and rear arrows shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. Corresponding to the front-rear direction of the packaging container according to the first embodiment, the left and right arrows shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 correspond to the left-right direction of the packaging container according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In addition, a use aspect is demonstrated, using FIG. 1, FIG. 2 used above suitably.

  First, a manufacturer that stores confectionery (or an apparatus for storing confectionery) removes the two inner frames 2 from the outer case 3 and expands the outer case 3 (step 1). Next, the manufacturer spreads the lower surface sheet 5 on the bottom surface 31 of the outer case 3 in a state where the outer case 3 is unfolded, and places the five confectionery 6 on the lower surface sheet 5 in the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface 31 (see FIG. 1 are arranged at equal intervals (step 2). The arranged confectionery 6 is aligned corresponding to the predetermined interval X of the inner shape 21 provided in the inner frame 2 (FIGS. 1 and 3).

  Next, the manufacturer sandwiches the arranged rows of confectionery 6 between the left inner frame 2a and the right inner frame 2b from the left-right direction (step 3). While the left inner frame 2a and the left inner frame 2b are aligned in the left-right direction, the right inner shape 21a of the left inner frame 2a matches the shape 61a of the left side half confectionery 6, The left inner shape 21b of the right inner frame 2a matches the shape 61b of the confectionery 6 on the right side half. Then, the left and right halves of the peripheral side surface of the shape of the confectionery 6 coincide with the inner shapes 21 of the two inner frames 2, and the five confectionery 6 are stored in the two inner frames 2 (FIG. 2).

  Then, the manufacturer puts the top sheet 4 on the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2 in a state where the row of confectionery 6 is sandwiched between the two inner frames 2 from the left and right directions. Fold along the crease b and assemble (step 4). Specifically, the rear side surface 34 is erected to match the rear side surface 34 with the rear side surfaces of the two inner frames 2, and the front side surface 35 is erected to cause the front side surface 35 to rise to the two inner frames. Match the front side of 2. Further, the first inner flap 34a and the second inner flap 35a are brought into contact with the flange 24a of the left inner frame 2a. Then, the first notch 34d and the second notch 35d are inserted and fixed to each other while the third inner flap 34b and the fourth inner flap 35b are applied to the flange 24b of the right inner frame 2b. To do. Accordingly, the rear side surface 34 and the front side surface 35 are fixed in a standing state.

  Next, the left side surface 32 is erected and brought into contact with the first inner flap 34a and the second inner flap 35a, and the right side surface 33 is erected to form the third inner flap 34b. It abuts on the fourth inner flap 35b. The first tongue piece 34c of the rear side surface 34 and the second tongue piece portion 35c of the front side surface 35 are bent toward the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2, and then the first side piece 32 of the left side surface 32 is The three tongue pieces 32a are folded toward the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2 while overlapping the first tongue pieces 34c and the second tongue pieces 35c. Further, if the upper surface 36 connected to the right side surface 33 is bent toward the upper surfaces of the two inner frames 2 and the closing flap portion 36a is inserted into the slit 32b of the left side surface 32, the outer case 3 The assembly is completed and the confectionery 6 is packaged (FIG. 4).

  Since the outer case 3 in which the confectionery is packaged matches the outer shape of the two inner frames 2 in the matching state of the two inner frames 2, the two inner frames 2 are fixed inside the outer case 3. . Therefore, the two inner frames 2 do not move greatly inside even if vibration occurs during conveyance. Further, since the five stored confectionery 6 are fixed (positioned) by the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 attached to each other, the confectionery moves greatly inside due to vibration during conveyance or the outer case. The shape of the confectionery is kept as it is without colliding with the inner surface of 3.

  Now, a plurality of packaging containers 1 in which the confectionery 6 is packaged are stacked up and down and conveyed to each store (a store, a convenience store, etc.). A plurality of packaging containers 1 are disposed above the packaging containers 1. Are stacked, the outer shapes of the two inner frames 2 that are attached coincide with the outer case 3, so the two inner frames 2 support the outer case 3 from the inside, and the upper packaging container Even if the weight of 1 is pressed against the lower packaging container 1, the lower packaging container 1 is not crushed.

  When the consumer purchases one packaging container 1 and takes out the confectionery 6 inside the packaging container 1, the consumer removes the closing flap 36a of the outer case 3 from the slit 32b and opens the upper surface 36 of the outer case 3. When each side surface of the outer case 3 is developed, five confections covered with the top sheet 4, the two inner frames 2, and the bottom sheet 5 appear. Therefore, when the consumer removes the top sheet 4 and releases the left inner frame 2a and the right inner frame 2b from each other, the agreement between the five confectionery 6 and the two inner frames 2 is obtained. The state is eliminated, the peripheral side surface of the confectionery 6 covered with the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 appears outside, and the shape of the confectionery 6 is exposed to the outside (FIGS. 1 and 3).

  In this way, when the shape of the confectionery 6 is exposed to the outside, the consumer can grasp a part of the peripheral side surface that has appeared outside by hand or insert a fork or the like without damaging the upper surface of the confectionery 6. 6 can be transported from above the lower surface sheet 5 to a dish or the like. In particular, since the confectionery 6 is usually distributed in the market with the peripheral side covered with the wrapping paper, the consumer does not directly touch the confectionery 6 with his / her hand through the wrapping paper. The confectionery 6 can be carried. As a result, the consumer does not need to grasp the upper surface of the confectionery 6, so that the consumer can take out the confectionery 6 hygienically without getting his hands dirty. It is possible to eat the confectionery 6 while enjoying the shape of the confectionery 6 without damage.

  As mentioned above, the packaging container 1 which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention is the state of the confectionery 6 of the right-and-left side surface half of the said row direction in the state which arranged the confectionery 6 of the predetermined shape in multiple numbers at equal intervals. Matches the outer shape of the two inner frames 2 when the two inner frames 2 having the inner shape 21 matching the shape 61 and the two inner frames 2 sandwich the row of confectionery 6 from the left and right directions. An outer case 3 is provided.

  Accordingly, when the outer case 3 is assembled in a state where the inner shapes 21 of the two inner frames 2 are matched with the corresponding shapes 61 of the confectionery 6, the outer case 3 matches the outer shapes of the two inner frames 2. Therefore, the two inner frames 2 are securely fixed in the outer case 3 and the confectionery 6 is fixed in the outer case 3 at the same time. Therefore, even if the outer case 3 containing the confectionery 6 vibrates violently during transportation or receives an impact from the outside, the confectionery 6 does not move violently in the outer case 3 and the shape of the confectionery 6 is deformed. It becomes possible to prevent. As a result, it becomes possible to convey the confectionery 6 while maintaining the shape thereof, and to maintain the merchantability of the confectionery 6. Further, since the outer shapes of the two inner frames 2 coincide with the outer case 3, even if the strength of the packaging container 1 itself is increased and the plurality of packaging containers 1 are crested upward, the lower packaging container 1 It can be safely transported to the transport destination without being crushed by the weight of the upper packaging container 1.

  Moreover, when taking out the confectionery 6 from the outer case 3, if the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 is respectively removed from the side half 61 of the outer shape of the confectionery 6, the shape of the confectionery 6 will appear outside. A person can easily take out the confectionery 6 from the packaging container 3. That is, in the case of the conventional packaging container, since only the vicinity of the upper surface of the confectionery appeared outside, it was necessary to grab the upper surface vicinity of the confectionery by hand or the like, but if the packaging container 1 of the present invention, Since the shape of the confectionery 6 appears outside, it is not necessary to grasp the vicinity of the upper surface of the confectionery 6 by hand. For example, the vicinity of the side surface of the confectionery 6 can be grasped by hand and taken out from the outer case 3. Therefore, it becomes possible to take out the confectionery 6 from the outer case 3 without impairing the shape of the confectionery 6, that is, the merchantability of the confectionery 6, and the consumer can eat the confectionery 6 while enjoying the appearance shape of the confectionery 6. It becomes possible. In particular, when a special decoration is applied to the upper surface of the confectionery 6, the confectionery 6 can be eaten without breaking the decoration.

  Furthermore, since the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 does not coincide with the upper surface of the confectionery 6, when the special decoration is applied to the upper surface of the confectionery 6, the decoration is the inner shape 21 of the inner frame 2. Will not be damaged by contact. And since the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 corresponds to the side half 61 of the shape of the confectionery 6, respectively, the confectionery 6 is prevented from moving in the left-right direction and back-and-forth movement due to vibration during conveyance, The vertical movement of the confectionery 6 can also be prevented by the frictional force generated from the coincidence between the side half 61 of the shape of the confectionery 6 and the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2. As a result, it is possible to safely transport the confectionery 6 to the transport destination while maintaining the shape of the confectionery 6 reliably. Further, when the confectionery 6 is taken out from the outer case 3, since there are only two inner frames 2, the inner shape 21 of the inner frame 2 can be easily detached from the side half 61 of the shape of the confectionery 6, which is convenient for consumers. It becomes possible to improve.

  In addition, the dimension of the one inner frame 2 which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention is 28 cm in the front-back direction, 4 cm in the left-right direction, and 5 cm in the up-down direction. As for the inner shape 21 of the inner frame, when the inner shape 21 in plan view is half of an elliptical shape, the major axis is 3 cm in the left-right direction and the minor axis is 2 cm in the front-rear direction. The dimensions of the outer case 3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are about 28 cm in the front-rear direction, about 8 cm in the left-right direction, and about 5 cm in the up-down direction when assembled. Of course, the dimensions of the top sheet 4 and the bottom sheet 5 are adjusted according to the inner frame 2 and the outer case 3 described above. The dimensions of the inner frame 2 and the outer case 3 described above are appropriately changed in design according to the size, number, etc. of the confectionery 6 to be stored.

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FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing two inner frames 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The up and down arrows shown in FIG. 5 correspond to the up and down directions of the packaging container according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and the front and rear arrows shown in FIG. 5 correspond to the second embodiment of the present invention. Corresponding to the front-rear direction of the packaging container, the left-right arrow shown in FIG. 5 corresponds to the left-right direction of the packaging container according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Compared to the first embodiment, the difference of the second embodiment is that the outer shapes of the two inner frames 2 are sandwiched between the two inner frames 2 from the left and right directions. It is a point provided with the sheet | seat 7 affixed on the one surface. About another point, it is the same as that of 1st embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the packaging container 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured so that the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 can be detached from the shape 61 of the peripheral side surface of the confectionery 6. A sheet 7 is provided for connecting the two inner frames 2 to each other.

  The sheet 7 is made of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and is formed in a rectangular shape with the front-rear direction as a longitudinal direction. The size of the sheet 7 is the length in the front-rear direction in the agreement state of the two inner frames 2. It is matched to the size and the size in the horizontal direction. Further, both end portions 71, 72 in the left-right direction of the sheet 7 are joined to both end portions 25 a, 25 b below the two inner frames 2 when the two inner frames 2 are in agreement. Specifically, the left end 71 of the seat 7 is joined to the lower end 25a of the flange 24a in the left inner frame 2a, and the right end 72 of the seat 7 is The frame 2b is joined to the lower end 25b of the flange 24b. Examples of the bonding method include a method using an adhesive and a heat fusion method. Thereby, for example, when the confectionery 6 is arranged on the sheet 7 in a line in the front-rear direction at a predetermined interval X and the two inner frames 2 are attached (closed), the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 is obtained. The confectionery 6 can be appropriately stored by matching the shapes 61 of the confectionery 6 on the left and right side halves in the row direction. Further, when the two inner frames 2 are detached (opened), the coincidence state between the five confectionery 6 and the two inner frames 2 is eliminated, the peripheral side surface of the confectionery 6 appears outside, and the confectionery 6 is easily taken out. It becomes possible. Since the confectionery 6 can be stored and taken out by opening and closing the two inner frames 2, the convenience of the consumer is further improved. Since the two inner frames 2 are not separated by the sheet 7, the inner frame 2 can be prevented from being lost, and the two inner frames 2 can be used repeatedly. In particular, when a part of the confectionery 6 is again stored in the packaging container 1 and is to be stored / stored among the confectionery 6, it is preferable.

  When the sheet 7 is used instead of the lower surface sheet 5, the sheet 7 on which the confectionery 6 is placed connects the two inner frames 2 at the same time when the two inner frames 2 are in the same state. 2, the confectionery 6 is fixed. Therefore, even if the two inner frames 2 are moved by vibrations during conveyance, the sheet 7 that holds the two inner frames 2 is placed on the sheet 7. The confectionery 6 is moved together, and the shape of the confectionery 6 can be reliably protected without shifting the position between the two inner frames 2 and the confectionery 6.

  In FIG. 5, the left and right ends 71 and 72 of the sheet 7 are joined to the lower ends 25 a and 25 b of the two inner frames 2 when the two inner frames 2 are in agreement. Any other configuration may be used as long as the two inner frames 2 are attached to one surface of the outer shape of the two inner frames 2 in a matching state. For example, the size of the sheet 7 is matched with the size in the horizontal direction and the size in the vertical direction in the agreement state of the two inner frames 2, and the inner shapes 21 of the two inner frames 2 are attached together. You may comprise so that the both ends of the left-right direction of the sheet | seat 7 or the both ends of an up-down direction may be joined to the both ends of 2 side surfaces (for example, a rear side surface or a front side surface), respectively.

  In the first embodiment to the second embodiment of the present invention, the two inner frames 2 are each provided with the five inner shapes 21, but the number of the confectionery 6 to be stored and the dimensions of the outer case 3 are configured. Depending on the above, the number of the inner shapes 21 may be appropriately changed.

  In the first embodiment to the second embodiment of the present invention, the outer case 3, the two inner frames 2, the upper surface sheet 4, and the lower surface sheet 5 are provided. Accordingly, the upper sheet 4 and the lower sheet 5 may be omitted. For example, when the wrapping paper is already placed on the top surface of the confectionery or when the wrapping paper is already laid on the bottom surface of the confectionery, the upper case sheet and the lower surface sheet are not necessary. The frame 2 can accommodate confectionery.

  In the first embodiment to the second embodiment of the present invention, the outer shapes of the two inner frames 2 in a state in which the inner shape 21 of the two inner frames 2 is matched with the shape 61 of the peripheral side surface of the confectionery 6, respectively. However, the outer case 3 does not have to be exactly the same as the outer shape of the two inner frames 2 and does not need to be matched, so that the positions of the two inner frames 2 are fixed. What is necessary is just to correspond with the external shape of the two inner frames 2. FIG.

  In addition, the thickness of the inner frame 2 of the first embodiment to the second embodiment of the present invention is not particularly limited. For example, the inner frame 2 is thick according to the dimensions of the outer case 3 and the confectionery 6. Can also be configured to be thin. When adopting a thin wall for the thickness of the inner frame 2, for example, the thickness is preferably in the range of 0.3 to 1.0 mm. With this configuration, the inner frame 2 has a rigidity that prevents the shape of the inner frame 2 from being easily deformed by external vibration or weight, and the weight of the entire inner frame 2 can be reduced.

  Further, the material of the inner frame 2 of the first embodiment to the second embodiment of the present invention is a synthetic resin, but is not particularly limited. For example, a metal such as paper or aluminum is used. I can do it. When a synthetic resin is employed as the material of the inner frame 2, it is preferably a flexible synthetic resin. With this configuration, when the inner frame has elasticity and vibration occurs during conveyance, the inner frame 2 can be bent to absorb and mitigate shock and vibration. Further, when a synthetic resin is adopted as the material of the inner frame 2, it is more preferable that the synthetic resin has transparency. If it is set as the said structure, when the outer case 3 is expand | deployed, it will become possible to visually recognize the stored confectionery 6 whole easily.

  When the material of the inner frame 2 is a synthetic resin, for example, a film or sheet material made of a synthetic resin is thermoformed by a vacuum forming method or a pressure forming method, or a synthetic resin is directly injection molded. Thus, the inner frame 2 can be mass-produced. As the synthetic resin, for example, materials mainly composed of various types of thermoplastic resins such as vinyl chloride resin, polyolefin resin, polystyrene resin, polyester resin, polyacrylic resin, and polycarbonate resin can be used.

  In the first embodiment to the second embodiment of the present invention, the two inner frames 2 are configured to accommodate five confectionery. However, the inner frame 2 is further divided for each inner shape of the inner frame 2. Then, a set of inner frames 2 divided for each confectionery 6 may be prepared.

  In addition, the material of the outer case 3 of the first embodiment to the second embodiment of the present invention is paper, but is not particularly limited. For example, a film is laminated on paperboard, cardboard, or paperboard. For example, a product obtained by laminating a film on a cardboard, a synthetic resin, or a metal can be used. It is preferable to use a paperboard laminated with a film as the material of the outer case 3 because an image such as a logo or a picture of a confectionery can be attached to the paper and has a waterproof effect such as rain.

  Moreover, although the confectionery of 1st embodiment thru | or 2nd embodiment of this invention was made into the elliptical column-shaped confectionery, what kind of confectionery may be sufficient if the said confectionery has a predetermined shape. For example, Western confectionery such as Western confectionery, decoration cake, short cake, roll cake, chocolate cake, castella, tart, pudding, jelly, ice cream, souffle, Baumkuchen, etc. Japanese sweets such as Yokan, Kintsuba and Uiro may be used.

  Further, in the usage mode (packaging method) of the packaging container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, first, the manufacturer storing the confectionery removes the two inner frames 2 from the outer case 3 and then the outer case. 3 is developed (step 1), but other configurations may be used without departing from the object of the present invention. For example, the manufacturer may perform the step 1 after performing the step 1 after making the outer case 3 easily bendable according to the crease b provided in the outer case 3 before performing the step 1. I do not care. This configuration is preferable because subsequent steps can be smoothly executed.

  As described above, the packaging container according to the present invention is useful as a packaging container that can be safely transported without impairing the shape of the confectionery and that can easily take out the confectionery from the packaging container.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Packaging container 2 Inner frame 3 Outer case 4 Upper surface sheet 5 Lower surface sheet 6 Confectionery

Claims (5)

In packaging containers that store confectionery,
In a state where a plurality of confectionery of a predetermined shape are arranged in a row at equal intervals, two inner frames having an inner shape that matches a part of the left and right side surfaces in the row direction and the shape of the remaining confectionery,
An outer case that matches the outer shape of the two inner frames when the two rows of confectionery are sandwiched from the left and right directions;
A packaging container comprising:   The packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the inner frame is formed of a flexible sheet.   Furthermore, the packaging container of Claim 1 or 2 provided with the sheet | seat arrange | positioned up and down of these confectionery. A packaging method for a packaging container according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
Arranging the confectionery in a row at equal intervals on the bottom of the outer case from which the two inner frames are removed;
Sandwiching the arranged rows of confectionery in the two inner frames from the left-right direction;
Matching the outer case to the outer shape of the two inner frames by assembling the outer case with the two inner frames sandwiching the row of confectionery from the left and right directions;
The packaging method of the packaging container characterized by including. In the inner frame used for packaging containers for storing confectionery,
An inner frame comprising an inner shape that matches a shape of a confection on a half of the side surface in the row direction in a state in which a plurality of confections having a predetermined shape are arranged in a row at equal intervals.

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