JPH04142270A - Device for packing - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To keep a packed object securely in place by a method wherein a tenon is formed on the bottom of a side-cushioning member, which holds a side of an object for packing with a shock-absorbing function, and fitted into a mortise opened in a pallet and, after covering the exterior with an outer casing, the pallet and the outer casing are bound together by means of a binding member. CONSTITUTION:Mortises 3a are opened at two ends of a pallet 3 on which to mount an object for packing 1 and tenons 5b are formed on the bottoms of side-cushioning members 5 which hold sides of the object for packing 1 with a shock-absorbing function. In packing, the tenons 5b are fitted respectively into the mortises 3a in the pallet 3 and, after covering the exterior with an outer casing 7, the pallet 3 and the outer casing 7 are bound together by means of a binding band 9 as a binding member. As a result, the joining between the tenons 5b on the bottoms of the side-cushioning members 5 and the mortises 3a in the pallet 3 prevents dislocation of the side-cushioning members 5 which is due to vibration during handling or transportation and the object for packing 1 is kept securely in place.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a packaging device for packaging objects such as air conditioners.

[Prior Art] Traditionally, as a means of packaging items such as air conditioning equipment,
For example, as in the technique disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 62-150390, there is a technique in which both sides of an object to be packaged are sandwiched between cushioning materials, the outside of which is covered with an outer box, and bound with a band.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a conventional packaging device.

In the figure, (1) is an object to be packed such as an air conditioner, and (2) is a protective bag made of transparent polysheet that covers the entire object (1). (3) is a base plate made of cardboard;
(4) are bonded to the top surface of the base plate (3) at predetermined intervals with adhesive, double-sided adhesive tape, etc., and are molded from a synthetic resin with appropriate elasticity such as styrofoam, foamed polyethylene, or foamed urethane. A long plate-shaped bottom cushioning member,
The article to be packed (1) is placed on the upper surface of this bottom buffer member (4). (5) is molded from a synthetic resin with appropriate elasticity such as styrofoam, polyethylene foam, or urethane foam, which opens inward and fits into the side surface of the item to be packed (1) to protect the side surface. The side buffer member is placed on the upper surface of the base plate (3). (5a) is a handle portion formed on the side surface of this side buffer member (5).

(6) is a long plate-shaped top reinforcing member molded from a synthetic resin with appropriate elasticity such as styrofoam, foamed polyethylene, or foamed urethane, which is attached between the upper parts of the left and right side cushioning members (5); ) is an outer box with an open bottom surface made of cardboard that covers the outside of the item to be packaged (1), the side cushioning member (5), and the top reinforcing member (6), and (8) is the outer box (7) is the sealing tape that seals the top flap (snap-up lid); (9) is the base plate (3) and the outer box body (7).
) is a cable tie that binds together.

Next, the packing operation and operation of the conventional packing apparatus configured as described above will be explained.

To pack the item to be packed (1), first
1) is covered with the protective bag (2), and then the item to be packed (1) is covered with the protective bag (2).
) After attaching the side shock absorbing members (5) to both side surfaces of the are placed on the upper surface of both ends of the base plate (3). Next, the side buffer member (5)
After placing the top reinforcing member (6) on the top of the outer box (7
) to cover. Then, after sealing the flap portion of the outer box (7) with a sealing tape (8), the base plate (3) and the outer box (7) are tied together with a binding band (9).

In this way, the packaged object (1) has a bottom part,
The moderate elastic force of the bottom buffer member (4) and the side buffer member (5) can reduce the impact force caused by vibrations during transportation or transportation, thereby preventing damage to the side portion.

[Problem to be solved by the invention: Since the conventional packaging device is configured as described above,
The side shock absorbing member (5) simply rests on the top surface of the base plate (3), and the side shock absorbing member (5) moves due to vibration during transportation or transportation, and may not fit into the packaged object (1). Bitterness may occur, making it unstable to hold the object (1) to be packaged. For this reason, the object to be packed (1) may dance or collapse inside the container, resulting in deformation or damage to the object (1).

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a packaging device that can stably hold objects to be packed.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A packaging device according to the present invention has engagement holes formed at both ends of a base plate on which an object to be packed is placed, and also buffers and holds side portions of the object to be packed. A convex portion is formed on the bottom surface of the side cushioning member to engage with the engagement hole of the base plate, and the outside is covered with an exterior box body, and then the base plate and the exterior box body are tied together with a binding member.

[Function] In the present invention, by engaging the convex portion on the bottom of the side shock absorbing member with the engagement hole drilled in the base plate, the side shock absorbing member can be prevented from moving even if it vibrates during transportation or transportation. Therefore, the object to be packed is stably held.

[Example 1] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 4.

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view showing the base plate in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the side cushioning member in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the side shock absorbing member shown in the figure, viewed diagonally from below. In addition, in the figure, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 5 indicate the same or corresponding parts as the conventional constituent parts.

In the figure, (1) is an object to be packed such as an air conditioner, and (2) is a protective bag made of a transparent polysheet that covers the entire object (1). (3) is a base plate made of cardboard,
A plurality of (four holes each are shown in FIG. 2) square holes (3a) are bored at both ends. (4) is a bottom buffer member joined to the top surface of the base plate (3) at a predetermined interval, and the item to be packed (1) is placed on the top surface of this bottom buffer member (4). . (5) is molded from a synthetic resin with appropriate elasticity such as styrofoam, polyethylene foam, or urethane foam, which opens inward and fits into the side surface of the item to be packed (1) to protect the side surface. The side cushioning member has an equal number of square prism-shaped protrusions (5b) integrally formed on the bottom surface to engage with the holes (3a) of the base plate (3).

(6) is a top reinforcing member installed between the upper parts of the left and right side cushioning members (5), (7) is an exterior box made of cardboard with an open bottom, and (8) is the exterior box ( 7) is a sealing tape that seals the top flap part, and (9) is a binding band that binds the base plate (3) and the outer box body (7).

Next, the operation of the packaging apparatus of this embodiment configured as described above will be explained.

The item to be packaged (1) is placed on the bottom cushioning member (4) and held on both sides by the side cushioning members (5), so that the impact force due to vibrations during transportation or transportation is absorbed by the bottom cushioning member (4) and the side cushioning members (5). It is relieved by the appropriate elastic force of the side buffer member (5).

Furthermore, a convex portion (5) formed on the bottom surface of the side buffer member (5)
b) is engaged with the hole (3a) in the base plate (3), so that the side cushioning member (5) is prevented from moving laterally and is held in a fixed position.

The packing work can be carried out in the same manner as the conventional example, as long as the protrusion (5b) is engaged with the hole (3a) and the side cushioning member (5) is placed on the base plate (3). can.

In this way, the packaging device of the above embodiment is capable of packing objects (1).
Holes (3a) are formed at both ends of the base plate (3) on which the object to be packed (1) is placed, and convex portions (5b ) and engages with the hole (3a) of the base plate (3), and the exterior is connected to the exterior box (
7) and then bound the base plate (3) and the outer box body (7) with a binding band (9) as a binding member.

Therefore, according to the above embodiment, the side cushioning member (5)
The convex part (5b) on the bottom of the hole (3a) is bored in the base plate (3).
), the side shock absorbing member (5) does not move even if it vibrates during transportation or transportation, and therefore the object to be packed (1) can be held stably and prevented from deformation. Damage can be prevented.

By the way, although the hole (3a) of the base plate (3) and the convex part (5b) of the side buffer member (5) in the above embodiment are formed in a plurality of small rectangular shapes, when implementing the present invention However, the number is not limited to this, and it is also possible to have two pieces on each side, or one piece in a relatively large rectangular shape. According to this, it is possible to easily fit the convex portion into the hole. Further, the shape of the convex portion and the hole may be other shapes such as a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, or the like.

Moreover, the convex portion (5b) of the side buffer member (5) of the above embodiment
are integrally molded, but when carrying out the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this. (A separate piece molded into a rectangular prism shape may be embedded in the main body portion of the side cushioning member (5).) This makes it possible to reduce material loss in the side cushioning member (5).Furthermore, when it is made into a separate piece, this separate piece can be made of a different material from the main body of the side cushioning member (5). can.

Further, although the base plate (3) in the above embodiment is made of cardboard, if the object to be packaged (1) is heavy, it is preferably made of a material with high strength such as plywood.

Note that the item to be packed (1) is not limited to air conditioning equipment;
It goes without saying that other home appliances and various devices can also be used.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the packaging device of the present invention has engagement holes formed at both ends of the base plate on which the object to be packed is placed, and also cushions and holds the side surface of the object to be packed. A convex portion is formed on the bottom surface of the side cushioning member to engage with the engagement hole of the base plate, and the outside is covered with an exterior box body, and then the base plate and the exterior box body are tied together with a binding member.

Therefore, by engaging the convex portion on the bottom of the side shock absorbing member with the engagement hole drilled in the base plate, the side shock absorbing member does not move even if it vibrates during transportation or transportation. Packed items can be held stably.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view showing the base plate in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the side cushioning member in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the side cushioning member shown diagonally from below, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a conventional packaging device. In the figure, 1: Item to be packed 3: Base plate 3a: Hole 5: Side buffer member 5b = convex portion 7: Exterior box body 9: Binding band. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and the same symbols indicate the same or equivalent parts. Agent: Patent attorney Daikichi Masuo and two others Figure 2b

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A base plate having engagement holes bored at both ends and on which the object to be packed is placed, and a convex portion on the bottom surface that engages with the engagement hole of the base plate, A side cushioning member for buffering and holding a side surface of the object, an outer box covering the outside of the object and having an open bottom surface, and a binding member for binding the base plate and the outer box. Characteristic packaging equipment.