JP7174643B2 - absorbent article - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers.

Patent Document 1 discloses an absorbent article having a fastening member arranged in a rear waist region, a target region to which the fastening member is fastened in the front waist region, and a mark portion indicating a fastening position of the fastening member. A sexual article is disclosed. The fastening member of Patent Document 1 has a first tab and a second tab spaced apart in the front-rear direction. The mark portion includes a first guide line obliquely extending toward the center of the target region toward the crotch side, a second guide line obliquely extending toward the center of the target region away from the crotch side, have

JP 2012-100752 A

When wearing the absorbent article of Patent Literature 1, the fastening member is fastened to the target area while the rear waist region is applied to the back side of the wearer and the front waist region is applied to the abdomen side of the wearer. At this time, the first tab can be arranged along the first guide line and the second tab can be arranged along the second guide line.

However, which part of the first tab is to be aligned with the first guide line and which part of the second tab is to be aligned with the second guide differs depending on the wearer, and it may not be possible to place the fastening member in an appropriate position. rice field. In addition, some wearers may confuse the positions where the first tabs are joined and the positions where the second tabs are joined, making it impossible to dispose the fastening member in an appropriate position.

Therefore, in an absorbent article having a first tab and a second tab, an absorbent article is desired in which the first tab and the second tab can be attached at appropriate positions.

An absorbent article according to one aspect includes a front-back direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other, a crotch region including the center in the front-back direction, a front waist region positioned forward of the crotch region, and a front waist region positioned rearward of the crotch region. an absorbent core disposed at least in the crotch region; a fastening member extending outward in the width direction in the rear waist region; and the fastening member fastened in the front waist region. The fastening member includes a first tab having a first engaging portion that fastens to the target area, and a first tab that is located forward of the first tab and fastens to the target area. a second tab having a second engaging portion to be worn, wherein the target area includes a first marking portion and a second marking positioned rearwardly of the first marking portion; and are provided, and the first mark portion is a first outer edge similar to the first outer edge located at the outer edge in the width direction of the first tab in the unfolded state of the absorbent article. and a first crossing pattern that intersects the first outer edge of the first tab and is similar to the first crossing edge that extends in the width direction, and the second mark portion A second outer edge pattern similar to a second outer edge positioned at the outer edge in the width direction of the second tab in the unfolded state intersects with the second outer edge of the second tab and and a second cross pattern similar to the second cross edge extending in the width direction, and the first mark portion and the second mark portion are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction.

It is the top view which looked at the absorbent article which concerns on embodiment from the skin surface side. It is the top view which looked at the absorbent article which concerns on embodiment from the non-skin surface side. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. 1; It is an enlarged plan view of a fastening member. It is an enlarged plan view of a mark part. It is the figure which showed the state which fastened the fastening member to the mark part.

(1) Overview of Embodiments At least the following matters will become clear from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.
An absorbent article according to one aspect includes a front-back direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other, a crotch region including the center in the front-back direction, a front waist region positioned forward of the crotch region, and a front waist region positioned rearward of the crotch region. an absorbent core disposed at least in the crotch region; a fastening member extending outward in the width direction in the rear waist region; and the fastening member fastened in the front waist region. The fastening member includes a first tab having a first engaging portion that fastens to the target area, and a first tab that is located forward of the first tab and fastens to the target area. a second tab having a second engaging portion to be worn, wherein the target area includes a first marking portion and a second marking positioned rearwardly of the first marking portion; and are provided, and the first mark portion is a first outer edge similar to the first outer edge located at the outer edge in the width direction of the first tab in the unfolded state of the absorbent article. and a first crossing pattern that intersects the first outer edge of the first tab and is similar to the first crossing edge that extends in the width direction, and the second mark portion A second outer edge pattern similar to a second outer edge positioned at the outer edge in the width direction of the second tab in the unfolded state intersects with the second outer edge of the second tab and and a second cross pattern similar to the second cross edge extending in the width direction, and the first mark portion and the second mark portion are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction.

The first mark portion is a pattern similar to two intersecting sides of the first tab (the first outer edge and the first crossing edge), and the second mark portion is the two intersecting sides of the second tab (the second outer edge). edge and second cross edge). The wearer can appropriately grasp the portion where the first tab is to be aligned with the first marking portion and the portion where the second tab is to be aligned with the second marking portion, compared with the marking portion formed by a single line. In addition, since the first mark portion and the second mark portion are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction, it is difficult to confuse the positions at which the first tabs and the second tabs arranged side by side in the front-rear direction are stopped. Therefore, each tab can be stopped at an appropriate position.

According to a preferred aspect, the first crossing pattern and the second crossing pattern may extend toward each other in the front-rear direction toward the inner side in the width direction.

According to this aspect, the first tab and the second tab can be fastened so as to approach each other toward the inside in the width direction. The angle of the first tab and the angle of the second tab can also be guided, and the fastening member can be attached so as to increase the tightening force with respect to the center of the wearer's abdomen in the width direction.

According to a preferred aspect, the first mark portion and the second mark portion may be spaced apart in the front-rear direction.

According to this aspect, it becomes easier to distinguish the position at which each of the first tab and the second tab arranged side by side in the front-rear direction is stopped, and each tab can be stopped at an appropriate position.

According to a preferred aspect, at least one of the first mark portion and the second mark portion may be arranged in a region overlapping the absorbent core.

According to this aspect, the absorbent core can be held down by fastening at least one of the first tab and the second tab. The adhesion of the absorbent core can be enhanced, and leakage can be suppressed.

According to a preferred aspect, at least one of the first mark portion and the second mark portion may straddle the front edge of the absorbent core.

According to this aspect, by fastening at least one of the first tab and the second tab, the front edge of the absorbent core can be pressed. The adhesiveness of the absorbent core can be enhanced, and leakage due to the front edge of the absorbent core rising from the body can be suppressed.

According to a preferred aspect, the front edge of the absorbent core extends rearward toward the inner side in the width direction, and the first cross pattern extends rearward toward the inner side in the width direction. good.

According to this aspect, the absorbent core can be pressed along the shape of the front edge of the absorbent core by fixing the first tab along the first cross pattern of the first mark. Leakage caused by the front edge of the absorbent core rising from the body can be suppressed.

According to a preferred aspect, the first mark portion has a first engagement pattern similar to the first engagement portion, and the second mark portion has a second engagement pattern similar to the second engagement portion. It may have an engagement pattern.

According to this aspect, the position of the first engaging portion can be directly matched with the first engaging pattern, and the position of the second engaging portion can be directly matched with the second engaging pattern. Therefore, each tab can be stopped at a more appropriate position.

According to a preferred aspect, the first mark portion has an outer first mark portion and an inner first mark portion arranged inside the outer first mark portion in the width direction, and the The second mark portion has an outer second mark portion and an inner second mark portion that is arranged on the inner side of the outer second mark portion in the width direction, and the outer first mark portion includes the A first identification portion having a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the inner first mark portion, and the outer second mark portion includes a second identification portion having a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the inner second mark portion. may have

The wearer can select the outer first mark portion and the inner first mark portion, and can select the outer second mark portion and the inner second mark portion according to the body type of the wearer. At this time, the wearer can easily distinguish between the outer first mark portion and the inner first mark portion by the first identification portion, and easily distinguish between the outer second mark portion and the inner second mark portion by the second identification portion. Therefore, without confusing the first outer mark portion and the first inner mark portion, the first tab is stopped at a position suitable for the body shape of the wearer, and the second outer mark portion is not confused with the second inner mark portion. , the second tab can be stopped at a position suitable for the wearer's body type.

According to a preferred aspect, the length of the first outer end design is longer than the first outer end edge, the length of the first crossing design is longer than the first crossing edge, and the length of the second crossing design is longer than the first crossing edge. The length of the outer end design may be longer than the second outer edge, and the length of the second crossing design may be longer than the second crossing edge.

When the first tab is aligned with the first mark portion, the entire first mark portion is not covered by the first tab, and when the second tab is aligned with the second mark portion, the entire second mark portion is covered. Not covered by the first tab. Therefore, it is possible to visually check the first mark portion and the second mark portion in a state where the first tab and the second tab are fastened, and judge whether or not the fastening positions of the tabs are appropriate. If necessary, the fastening positions of the tabs can be adjusted and each tab can be fastened in the appropriate position.

(2) Embodiment of Absorbent Article Hereinafter, a disposable diaper as an absorbent article according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Disposable diapers may be disposable diapers for adults or disposable diapers for children. In addition, in the following description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals are given to the same or similar parts. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic, and the ratio of each dimension is different from the actual one. Therefore, specific dimensions and the like should be determined with reference to the following description. In addition, portions having different dimensional relationships and ratios may also be included between the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an absorbent article 10 according to this embodiment viewed from the skin side, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of an absorbent core 30 according to the embodiment viewed from the skin side. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. 1. FIG. The plan views shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 show the stretched state in which the absorbent article 10 is stretched to a state where wrinkles are not formed. The absorbent article 10 of the present embodiment is an expanded absorbent article for adults, but is not limited to this. The absorbent article 10 may be an absorbent article for children.

The absorbent article 10 has a front-rear direction L and a width direction W perpendicular to each other. The front-rear direction L is defined by the direction extending to the front side of the body and the rear side of the body. In other words, the front-rear direction L is the direction extending front-rear in the unfolded absorbent article 10 . Moreover, the absorbent article 10 has a thickness direction T orthogonal to both the front-rear direction L and the width direction W. As shown in FIG. The thickness direction T extends to a skin side T1 toward the wearer and a non-skin side T2 away from the wearer. As used herein, "skin-side" corresponds to the side facing the wearer's skin during use. "Non-skin side" corresponds to the side facing away from the wearer's skin during use.

The absorbent article 10 has a front waist region S1, a back waist region S2, and a crotch region S3. The front waist region S1 faces the front of the wearer's body in use. The back waist region S2 faces the back of the wearer's body in use. The crotch region S3 is located between the front waist region S1 and the back waist region S2, and is positioned at the wearer's crotch when in use. The crotch region S3 can be defined by the absorbent core 30 . Specifically, in the absorbent core 30 having the constricted portion 31, the region of the absorbent core 30 in which the constricted portion 31 is formed is the front-rear direction L region of the crotch region S3. In the absorbent core 30 that does not have the constricted portion 31, the central area of the three equal parts of the length of the absorbent core 30 in the front-rear direction is the area in the front-rear direction L of the crotch region S3. In the present embodiment, the front edge of the waist portion 31 of the absorbent core 30 defines the boundary between the crotch region S3 and the front waist region S1, and the rear edge of the waist portion 31 of the absorbent core defines the boundary between the crotch region S3 and the back waist region. It defines the boundary of area S2.

The absorbent article 10 has leg openings 65 . The leg openings 65 are portions recessed inward in the width direction W at the outer edge of the main body of the absorbent article (the portion of the absorbent article excluding the fastening member 90 described later). In the present embodiment, the outer edge is the outer edge in the width direction, and the inner edge is the inner edge in the width direction.

The absorbent article 10 has an absorbent core 30 arranged at least in the crotch region S3. The absorbent core 30 may extend from the crotch region S3 to the front waist region S1 and the back waist region S2. The absorbent core 30 may be a laminate of absorbent material comprising, for example, ground pulp or superabsorbent polymers (SAP), or mixtures thereof. The absorbent article 10 may have an absorbent body that includes an absorbent core 30 and a core wrap (not shown). The core wrap is arranged to cover the skin side and the non-skin side of the absorbent core 30, and may be, for example, a tissue or non-woven fabric sheet.

The absorbent article 10 may have a skin sheet 41 located on the skin side T<b>1 of the absorbent core 30 and a non-skin sheet 42 located on the non-skin side T<b>2 of the absorbent core 30 . The skin sheet 41 may have a top sheet 41a and side sheets 41b. The surface sheet 41a has liquid permeability and may be arranged so as to cover at least the center of the absorbent core 30 in the width direction W. As shown in FIG. The side sheets 41b are made of a hydrophobic non-woven fabric, and may be arranged outside the widthwise center of the absorbent core 30 in the widthwise direction W so as to cover both sides of the topsheet 41a in the widthwise direction W. The non-skin sheet 42 is liquid-impermeable and may be provided on the non-skin side of the absorbent core 30 . The non-skin sheet 42 may have a liquid-impermeable back film 42a and a back non-woven fabric 42b arranged on the non-skin side T2 of the back film 42a.

The absorbent article 10 may have fastening members 90 provided on both lateral sides in the width direction W of the back waist region S2. 4 is an enlarged plan view of the fastening member 90 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. The fastening member 90 is configured to be attachable to the target region 80 provided in the front waist region S1. The fastening members 90 extend outward in the width direction from the main body in the rear waist region S2. More specifically, the fastening member 90 extends outward in the width direction from the outer edge of the skin sheet 41 and the outer edge of the non-skin sheet 42 . The fastening members 90 are arranged on both sides in the width direction, and may be line-symmetrical with respect to the center of the width of the absorbent article 10CW, which is the center of the absorbent article in the width direction.

The fastening member 90 has a base portion 95 joined to the skin sheet 41 and the non-skin sheet 42 of the back waist region S2, and a first tab 91 and a second tab 92 fixed to the base portion 95. As shown in FIG. The base portion 95 may have a stretchable portion 95A that is stretchable in the width direction. By having the stretchable portion 95A, the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 can be easily adjusted in different directions and positions and fastened.

The first tab 91 and the second tab 92 are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction L. As shown in FIG. In the unfolded state of the disposable diaper, the second tab 92 is arranged on the front side of the first tab 91 . As shown in FIG. 6, when the disposable diaper is worn, the second tab 92 is arranged on the rear side of the first tab 91 . Note that the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 may be integrated with the base portion 95 . Also, the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 may be partially connected. The first tab 91 has a first engagement portion 913 that engages the target area 80 . The second tab 92 has a second engaging portion 923 that engages the target area 80 .

The first tab 91 has a first outer edge 911 located at the outer edge in the width direction of the first tab 91 in the unfolded state of the absorbent article (see FIGS. 1 and 4), and a first outer edge 911 of the first tab 91 . and a first cross edge 912 crossing the outer edge 911 and extending in the width direction. The first crossing edge 912 includes a front first crossing edge F912 that extends inward in the width direction from the front edge 911F of the first outer edge 911 and a rear edge 911R that extends inward in the width direction. and a rear first cross edge R912.

The second tab 92 intersects the second outer edge 921 located at the outer edge in the width direction of the second tab 92 in the unfolded state of the absorbent article and the second outer edge 921 of the second tab 92, and a second cross edge 922 extending in the width direction. The second crossing edge 922 includes a front second crossing edge F922 that extends inward in the width direction from the front edge 921F of the second outer edge 921, and a rear edge 921R that extends inward in the width direction. and a rear second cross edge R922. The first crossing edge 912 and the second crossing edge 922 need only extend in the width direction, and include not only a configuration extending parallel to the width direction, but also a configuration inclined with respect to the width direction.

As shown in FIG. 2, the target area 80 is an area to which the first engaging portion 913 and the second engaging portion 923 of the fastening member are fastened when worn. The target region 80 may be a region having a loop member to which the engaging portion as a hook member is fastened, or in a configuration in which the engaging portion can engage with the entire surface of the non-skin sheet 42, It may be provided over the entire front waist region. The engaging portion of the present embodiment is configured to be attachable to the back nonwoven fabric 42b, and the target area 80 is the area where the back nonwoven fabric 42b is arranged. However, in order to stop the fastening member 90 at an appropriate position, it is preferable to stop the fastening member 90 within a certain range. A mark is provided. The mark portion is configured to be visible from the non-skin surface side of the absorbent article. The mark portion may be printed on the back film 42a or may be printed on the back nonwoven fabric 42b.

5 is an enlarged plan view of the mark shown in FIG. 2. FIG. The mark portion has a first mark portion 51 and a second mark portion 52 . The second mark portion 52 is located on the rear side of the first mark portion 51 . The first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction L. As shown in FIG. The first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may partially overlap or may be separated from each other. The first mark portion 51 serves as a mark for the attachment position of the first tab 91 . The first mark portion 51 has a first outer end pattern 511 similar to the first outer end edge 911 and a first crossing pattern 512 similar to the first crossing edge 912 . The first crossing pattern 512 may have at least one of a front first crossing pattern F512 similar to the front first crossing edge F912 and a rear first crossing pattern R512 similar to the rear first crossing edge R912. . The front first cross symbol F512 is located on the rear side of the rear first cross symbol R512. The first outer end pattern 511 and the first crossing pattern 512 may be connected or separated.

The second mark portion 52 serves as a mark for the attachment position of the second tab 92 . The second mark portion 52 has a second outer end design 521 similar to the second outer end edge 921 and a second crossing design 522 similar to the second crossing edge 922 . The second crossing pattern 522 may have at least one of a front second crossing pattern F522 similar to the front second crossing edge F922 and a rear second crossing pattern R522 similar to the rear second crossing edge R922. . The front second cross symbol F522 is located on the rear side of the rear second cross symbol R522. The second outer end pattern 521 and the second crossing pattern 522 may be connected or separated.

The first mark portion 51 only needs to have at least the first outer end pattern 511 and the first crossing pattern 512, and may have a non-similar portion that does not resemble the outer shape of the first tab 91. . The non-similar portion is, for example, a portion different in angle or shape from the outer shape of the tab. For example, the first mark portion 51 may have a non-similar part between the first outer end pattern 511 and the first crossing pattern 512, or the first outer end pattern 511 is connected to the non-similar part. Alternatively, the first crossed pattern 512 may be connected with non-similar parts. Similarly, the second mark portion 52 only needs to have at least the second outer end pattern 521 and the second crossing pattern 522, and has a non-similar portion that does not resemble the outer shape of the second tab 92. may For example, the second mark portion 52 may have a non-similar portion between the second outer end pattern 521 and the second crossing pattern 522, or the non-similar portion may continue to the second outer end pattern 521. Alternatively, the non-similar parts may be connected to the second crossed pattern 522 .

A plurality of first mark portions 51 may be provided at intervals in the width direction W so as to indicate the fastening position of the first tab 91 in stages. The first mark portion 51 may have an outer first mark portion 51X and an inner first mark portion 51Y arranged inside the width direction W of the outer first mark portion 51X. The first mark portion 51 may have an intermediate first mark portion 51Z arranged between the outer first mark portion 51X and the inner first mark portion 51Y. The outer first mark portion 51X, the inner first mark portion 51Y, and the intermediate first mark portion 51Z may be spaced apart in the width direction W, or may be partially continuous.

A plurality of second mark portions 52 may be provided at intervals in the width direction W so as to indicate the fastening positions of the second tabs 92 in stages. The second mark portion 52 may have an outer second mark portion 52X and an inner second mark portion 52Y arranged inside in the width direction W of the outer second mark portion 52X. The second marking portion 52 may have an intermediate second marking portion 52Z arranged between the outer second marking portion 52X and the inner second marking portion 52Y. The outer second mark portion 52X, the inner second mark portion 52Y, and the intermediate second mark portion 52Z may be spaced apart in the width direction W, or may be partially continuous.

Next, the fastening mode of the fastening member 90 of the absorbent article 10 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the fastening member 90 is fastened to the target area 80. FIG. Specifically, the first tab 91 is aligned with the first outer mark portion 51X and fixed, and the second tab 92 is aligned with the second outer mark portion 52X and fixed. When the absorbent article 10 is put on the wearer, the fastening member 90 is placed around the front waist while the rear waist region S2 is placed against the back of the wearer and the front waist region S1 is placed against the abdomen of the wearer. The first tabs 91 on the left and right and the second tabs 92 on the left and right are pulled to the area S1 side and fixed to the target area 80 . That is, the absorbent article 10 having the first tabs 91 and the second tabs 92 is operated to fasten a total of four tabs to the target area 80 . At this time, depending on the wearer, the fastening member 90 could not be placed at an appropriate position due to the presence of a plurality of tabs on the top, bottom, left, and right. In addition, some wearers may confuse the position where the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 are joined, and the fastening member cannot be arranged at an appropriate position.

The absorbent article 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the wearer can grasp the position where each tab is fastened by the marking portion. Specifically, the first mark portion 51 is a pattern similar to two sides (the first outer edge and the first cross edge) of the first tab 91 intersecting, and the second mark portion 52 is the second tab 92. It is a pattern similar to two intersecting sides (second outer edge and second intersecting edge). The wearer can align the two sides of the first mark portion 51 with the two sides of the first tab, and can appropriately grasp the portion where the first tab 91 is to be aligned with the first mark portion 51 . Similarly, the wearer can align two sides of the second mark portion 52 with two sides of the second tab, and can appropriately grasp the portion where the second tab 92 is to be aligned with the second mark portion 52 . In addition, since the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction L, the positions at which the first tabs 91 and the second tabs 92, which are arranged in the front-rear direction L, are to be stopped may be confused. hard. Therefore, each tab can be stopped at an appropriate position.

The first crossing pattern 512 and the second crossing pattern 522 may extend toward each other in the front-rear direction L as they go inward in the width direction W. That is, the first cross pattern 512 may extend rearward inward in the width direction W, and the second cross pattern 522 may extend inward in the width direction W and forward. The first tab 91 and the second tab 92 can be arranged so as to approach each other inward in the width direction W. The angle of the first tab 91 and the angle of the second tab 92 can also be guided, and the fastening member 90 can be fastened so as to increase the tightening force with respect to the center of the wearer's abdomen in the width direction W.

Also, the distance in the front-rear direction L between the first inner mark portion 51Y and the second inner mark portion 52Y is set shorter than the distance in the front-rear direction L between the first outer mark portion 51X and the second outer mark portion 52X. may be configured. When the fastening positions of the tabs are selected step by step and fastening is performed at a position closer to the article width center 10CW, the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 can be arranged so as to be close to each other, and the width direction of the abdomen of the wearer can be increased. The fastening member 90 can be fastened so that the tightening force to the center is strong.

The first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may be spaced apart in the front-rear direction L. According to this configuration, it becomes easier to distinguish the positions at which the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 arranged side by side in the front-rear direction L are stopped, and each tab can be stopped at an appropriate position. In addition, it is sufficient if there is a portion where the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 are separated, and the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may be separated over the entirety, or the first mark may be separated. A portion of the portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may be separated.

The first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 partially overlap each other, and the mark portion indicating the tab that is attached first may be omitted. That is, the markings may indicate the state of the tabs that are visible to the wearer when fastened in the correct fastening order. In the present embodiment, the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 partially overlap each other, and the second mark portion 52 has a shape in which a portion of the second tab 92 is missing. is a shape in which the first tab 91 is not missing and is shown to overlap the second mark portion 52 . According to this, the wearer can understand the correct fastening order of the tabs, and fastens the first tab 91 so as to overlap the second tab 92, that is, fastens the second tab 92, then fastens the second tab. 1 tab 91 can be grasped.

The first mark portion 51 has a first engagement pattern 513 similar to the first engagement portion 913, and the second mark portion 52 has a second engagement pattern 523 similar to the second engagement portion 923. You can The position of the first engaging portion 913 can be directly aligned with the first engaging pattern 513 and the position of the second engaging portion 923 can be directly aligned with the second engaging pattern 523 . Therefore, the engaging portion of the tab can be stopped at a more appropriate position. It is preferable that the first engagement symbol 513 and the second engagement symbol 523 do not overlap.

The first mark portion 51 may be larger than the outer shape of the first tab 91 , and the second mark portion 52 may be larger than the outer shape of the first tab 91 . Specifically, the length of the first outer end pattern 511 may be longer than the first outer end edge 911 . The length of the first crossing pattern 512 may be longer than the first crossing edge 912 . The length of the second outer end pattern 521 may be longer than the second outer end edge 921 . The length of the second crossing pattern 522 may be longer than the length of the second crossing edge 922 . As shown in FIG. 6 , when the first tab 91 is aligned with the first mark portion 51 , the first mark portion 51 is not entirely covered with the first tab 91 , and the second tab 92 is not covered with the second mark portion 52 . are aligned, the second mark portion 52 is not entirely covered by the second tab 92 . Therefore, it is possible to visually check the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion in a state where the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 are fastened, and judge whether or not the fastening positions of the tabs are appropriate. If necessary, the fastening positions of the tabs can be adjusted and each tab can be fastened in the appropriate position.

More preferably, the first mark portion 51 may have a portion larger than the outer shape of the first tab 91 and a portion smaller than the outer shape of the first tab 91 . That is, the first mark portion 51 may have a shape that straddles the outer edge of the first tab 91 . Similarly, the second marking portion 52 may have a portion larger than the outer shape of the second tab 92 and a portion smaller than the outer shape of the second tab 92 . That is, the second mark portion 52 may have a shape that straddles the outer edge of the second tab 92 . The first tab 91 can be attached so as to overlap the first mark portion 51 . In addition, since the first mark portion 51 can be seen even after fastening, it is possible to determine whether or not the fastening position of the first tab 91 is appropriate. Similarly, the second tab 92 can be attached so as to overlap the second mark portion 52 . In addition, since the second mark portion 52 can be seen even after fastening, it can be determined whether or not the fastening position of the second tab 92 is appropriate.

In the form in which the marking portions indicate the fastening position of the tab in stages, each marking portion may have a different appearance. Specifically, the outer first mark portion 51X may have a first identification portion 515 having a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the inner first mark portion 51Y. The first identification portion 515 may have a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the intermediate first mark portion 51Z. In the present embodiment, the first engagement pattern 513 of the outer first mark portion 51X, the first engagement pattern 513 of the inner first mark portion 51Y, and the first engagement pattern 513 of the intermediate first mark portion 51Z are respectively functions as the first identification section 515 and has a color difference of 3.0 or more. The outer second mark portion 52X may have a second identifying portion 525 having a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the inner second mark portion 52Y. The second identification portion 525 may have a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the intermediate second mark portion 52Z. In the present embodiment, the second engagement pattern 523 of the outer second mark portion 52X, the second engagement pattern 523 of the inner second mark portion 52Y, and the second engagement pattern 523 of the intermediate second mark portion 52Z are respectively functions as the second identification section 525 and has a color difference of 3.0 or more.

As a result of repeated studies by the applicant, it has been found that users generally tend to recognize two regions as separate regions when the color difference ΔE is 3.0 or more. The wearer can select the outer first mark portion 51X and the inner first mark portion 51Y, and can select the outer second mark portion 52X and the inner second mark portion 52Y according to the body type of the wearer. At this time, the wearer can easily distinguish between the outer first mark portion 51X and the inner first mark portion 51Y by the first identification portion 515, and the second outer mark portion 52X and the inner second mark portion 52Y by the second identification portion 525. are easy to distinguish. Therefore, without confusing the outer first mark portion 51X and the inner first mark portion 51Y, the first tab 91 is stopped at a position suitable for the body shape of the wearer, and the outer second mark portion 52X and the inner second mark portion 52Y are fixed. The second tab 92 can be stopped at a position suitable for the wearer's body type without confusion.

In addition, as another form of making the appearance of the marking portions that indicate the fastening positions of the tabs different in stages, the pattern of each marking portion may be made different, or the thickness and shape of the lines may be made different. In addition, the first identification portion of the outer first mark portion 51X and the second identification portion of the outer second mark portion 52X may be the same color or pattern, or may be the same color or pattern as the first identification portion of the inner first mark portion 51Y. The second identification portion of the outer second mark portion 52X may have the same color or pattern. According to this configuration, it is difficult to make a mistake in fixing the first tab and the second tab at different stages (for example, the first outer mark portion 51X and the second inner mark portion 52Y). at the same stage (for example, the first outer mark portion 51X and the second outer mark portion 52X).

The first mark portions 51 are arranged on both sides of the article width center 10CW, and the second mark portions 52 are arranged on both sides of the article width center 10CW. The wearer can fix the left and right tabs on both sides of the article width center 10CW. The first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may be line-symmetrical with respect to the article width center 10CW. Left and right tabs can be fixed symmetrically. A center mark portion 55 extending in the front-rear direction may be provided between the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 . By aligning the center mark portion 55 with the center of the body, the absorbent article 10 can be worn in a more suitable position.

At least one of the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may be arranged in a region overlapping the absorbent core by 30 degrees. By fastening at least one of the first tab 91 and the second tab 92, the absorbent core 30 can be held down. It is possible to improve the adhesion of the absorbent core 30 and suppress leakage.

The first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may be arranged on the rear side of the front edge 30</b>F of the absorbent core 30 . Alternatively, at least one of the first mark portion 51 and the second mark portion 52 may straddle the front edge 30</b>F of the absorbent core 30 . According to this configuration, the front edge of the absorbent core 30 can be pressed by fastening at least one of the first tab 91 and the second tab 92 . The adhesiveness of the absorbent core 30 can be improved, and leakage due to the front edge 30F of the absorbent core 30 rising from the body can be suppressed.

A first crossing pattern 512 may extend along the front edge 30F of the absorbent core 30 . A front edge 30F of the absorbent core 30 of the present embodiment extends rearward toward the inside in the width direction W. As shown in FIG. That is, the front edge 30F of the absorbent core 30 curves rearward toward the article width center 10CW. The first cross pattern 512 may extend rearward toward the inside in the width direction W. By attaching the first tab 91 along the first cross pattern 512 of the first mark portion 51, the absorbent core 30 can be pressed so as to follow the shape of the front edge 30F of the absorbent core 30. As shown in FIG. Leakage due to the front edge 30F of the absorbent core 30 rising from the body can be suppressed.

Although the present invention has been described in detail using the above embodiments, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein. The present invention can be implemented with modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention defined by the claims. Accordingly, the descriptions herein are for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to have any limiting meaning with respect to the present invention.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the absorbent article which has a 1st tab and a 2nd tab WHEREIN: It can provide the absorbent article which can mount|wear with a 1st tab and a 2nd tab in an appropriate position, respectively.

10: Absorbent article 10CW: Article width center 30: Absorbent core 51: First marking part 51X: First outer marking part 51Y: First inner marking part 511: First outer end pattern 512: First crossing pattern 513: Second 1 engagement pattern 515 : first identification portion 52 : second mark portion 52X : outer second mark portion 52Y : inner second mark portion 521 : second outer end pattern 522 : second crossing pattern 523 : second engagement pattern 525 : Second identifying portion 80 : Target region 90 : Fastening member 91 : First tab 911 : First outer edge 912 : First intersecting edge 913 : First engaging portion 92 : Second tab 921 : Second outer Edge 922 : Second intersection edge 923 : Second engagement portion S1 : Front waist region S2 : Back waist region S3 : Crotch region L : Front-back direction T : Thickness direction T1 : Skin side T2 : Non-skin side W : Width direction

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a front-rear direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other;
a crotch region including the center in the front-rear direction, a front waist region positioned forward of the crotch region, and a rear waist region positioned rearward of the crotch region;
an absorbent core disposed at least in the crotch region;
a fastening member extending outward in the width direction in the rear waist region;
a target region to which the fastening member fastens in the front waist region;
The fastening member has a first tab having a first engaging portion that fastens to the target area, and a second engaging portion that is located forward of the first tab and fastens to the target area. An absorbent article having a second tab,
The target area is provided with a first mark portion and a second mark portion located behind the first mark portion,
The first mark portion includes a first outer end design similar to a first outer end edge positioned at the outer end edge in the width direction of the first tab in the unfolded state of the absorbent article, and a first cross pattern similar to the first cross edge that crosses the first outer edge and extends in the width direction;
The second mark portion includes a second outer end design similar to a second outer end edge located at the outer end edge of the second tab in the width direction in the unfolded state, and the second outer edge of the second tab. a second cross pattern similar to the second cross edge that intersects the edge and extends in the width direction;
The first mark portion and the second mark portion are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction,
The first mark portion has a first engagement pattern similar to the first engagement portion,
The second mark portion has a second engagement pattern similar to the second engagement portion ,
The first mark portion and the second mark portion partially overlap,
The absorbent article , wherein the first marking portion and the second marking portion lack a marking portion indicating a tab that is attached first . a front-rear direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other;
a crotch region including the center in the front-rear direction, a front waist region positioned forward of the crotch region, and a rear waist region positioned rearward of the crotch region;
an absorbent core disposed at least in the crotch region;
a fastening member extending outward in the width direction in the rear waist region;
a target region to which the fastening member fastens in the front waist region;
The fastening member has a first tab having a first engaging portion that fastens to the target area, and a second engaging portion that is located forward of the first tab and fastens to the target area. An absorbent article having a second tab,
The target area is provided with a first mark portion and a second mark portion located behind the first mark portion,
The first mark portion includes a first outer end design similar to a first outer end edge positioned at the outer end edge in the width direction of the first tab in the unfolded state of the absorbent article, and a first cross pattern similar to the first cross edge that crosses the first outer edge and extends in the width direction;
The second mark portion includes a second outer end design similar to a second outer end edge located at the outer end edge of the second tab in the width direction in the unfolded state, and the second outer edge of the second tab. a second cross pattern similar to the second cross edge that intersects the edge and extends in the width direction;
The first mark portion and the second mark portion are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction,
The first mark portion has a first engagement pattern similar to the first engagement portion,
The second mark portion has a second engagement pattern similar to the second engagement portion,
The first mark portion and the second mark portion partially overlap,
The first engagement pattern and the second engagement pattern do not overlap,
The first engaging portion is separated from the first outer edge,
The absorbent article, wherein the second engaging portion is separated from the second outer edge. a front-rear direction and a width direction perpendicular to each other;
a crotch region including the center in the front-rear direction, a front waist region positioned forward of the crotch region, and a rear waist region positioned rearward of the crotch region;
an absorbent core disposed at least in the crotch region;
a fastening member extending outward in the width direction in the rear waist region;
a target region to which the fastening member fastens in the front waist region;
The fastening member has a first tab having a first engaging portion that fastens to the target area, and a second engaging portion that is located forward of the first tab and fastens to the target area. An absorbent article having a second tab,
The target area is provided with a first mark portion and a second mark portion located behind the first mark portion,
The first mark portion includes a first outer end design similar to a first outer end edge positioned at the outer end edge in the width direction of the first tab in the unfolded state of the absorbent article, and a first cross pattern similar to the first cross edge that crosses the first outer edge and extends in the width direction;
The second mark portion includes a second outer end design similar to a second outer end edge located at the outer end edge of the second tab in the width direction in the unfolded state, and the second outer edge of the second tab. a second cross pattern similar to the second cross edge that intersects the edge and extends in the width direction;
The first mark portion and the second mark portion are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction,
The first mark portion has a first engagement pattern similar to the first engagement portion,
The second mark portion has a second engagement pattern similar to the second engagement portion,
The first mark portion has a portion larger than the outer shape of the first tab and a portion smaller than the outer shape of the first tab,
The first mark portion has a shape extending over the outer edge of the first tab,
The second mark portion has a portion larger than the outer shape of the second tab and a portion smaller than the outer shape of the second tab,
the second mark portion has a shape extending over the outer edge of the second tab,
The first engaging portion is separated from the first outer edge,
The absorbent article, wherein the second engaging portion is separated from the second outer edge. The absorbent according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first crossing pattern and the second crossing pattern extend toward each other in the front-rear direction toward the inner side in the width direction. Goods. Said 1st mark part and said 2nd mark part are absorbent articles of any one of Claims 1-4 which are spaced apart in the said front-back direction. At least one of said 1st mark part and said 2nd mark part is an absorbent article of any one of Claims 1-5 arrange|positioned at the area|region which overlaps with the said absorption core. 7. The absorbent article according to claim 6 , wherein at least one of said first mark portion and said second mark portion straddles the front edge of said absorbent core. The front edge of the absorbent core extends rearward toward the inner side in the width direction,
The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the first cross pattern extends rearward toward the inside in the width direction. The first mark portion has an outer first mark portion and an inner first mark portion arranged inside the outer first mark portion in the width direction,
The second mark portion has an outer second mark portion and an inner second mark portion arranged inside the outer second mark portion in the width direction,
The outer first mark portion has a first identification portion having a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the inner first mark portion,
The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the outer second mark portion has a second identification portion having a color difference ΔE of 3.0 or more with respect to the inner second mark portion. The length of the first outer end pattern is longer than the first outer edge,
The length of the first crossing pattern is longer than the first crossing edge,
The length of the second outer end pattern is longer than the second outer edge,
10. The absorbent article according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of said second crossing pattern is longer than said second crossing edge.

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