JPH0620281U - Instant noodle container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] The present invention relates to a container for instant noodles. [Constitution] The instant noodle container of the present invention has the same main body as the conventional one, and the lid is formed in a convex shape to put the noodles for a plurality of meals in the container to reduce transportation costs and save resources. Promote the promotion of.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a container for instant noodles.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 A conventional container for instant noodles will be described with reference to FIG. 6 showing a cross section. A container body 1 having a trapezoidal cross-section having an opening is formed of styrofoam or the like, and the container body 1 contains noodles 2, soup 3, tempura 4, etc. in a packaged state, and the opening is substantially horizontal. The lid 5 made of synthetic resin is covered in this state. Immediate noodles sold in such a state can be eaten after pouring boiling water with the noodle 2, soup 3 and tempura 4 in the container body 1 and stirring for a predetermined time, and then eating. , The container body and lid are discarded.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As shown in FIG. 6, the container body 1 only contains one serving of noodles and the like, and the upper portion of the main body container 1 is a space. Transporting in such a state increases transport costs, increases the sales floor space and warehouse, and discarding the main container and lid with one meal is a waste of resources. Therefore, the present invention provides a container for instant noodles that eliminates such inconvenience.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The lid of the container for instant noodles according to claim 1 is formed in a convex shape, and the noodles for a plurality of meals are put in the container. According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the lid is turned upside down, it is formed in a convex shape that can be locked in the middle of the inner peripheral portion of the main body container, and the lid can be used upside down when making instant noodles. According to a third aspect of the present invention, an air passage is formed in the convex portion to expel the expanded air in the container body. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of containers are stacked inside the container body.

[0005]

[Action]

 By forming the lid of the instant noodles in a convex shape, the volume in the container body is increased, and noodles for a plurality of meals can be put therein. For example, by changing the shape of the conventional lid, two meals can be put, which saves transportation costs, reduces the sales floor space, and promotes the reuse of containers, which is useful for saving resources. Also, if the lid is turned upside down, it can be locked in the middle of the inner circumference of the main body container so that the lid can be used upside down when making instant noodles, and the overall height is almost the same as before. It becomes high and stable. Further, by forming the air passage in the convex portion, it is possible to discharge the expanded air in the container body during the noodle making process. If a plurality of containers are stacked on the inside of the container body, the noodles can be prepared again without washing by removing the container after making one meal.

[0006]

【Example】

 First Embodiment The present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a container 10 for instant noodles, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view. The main body container 11 has the same shape as the conventional one, that is, it has a trapezoidal cross section having an opening 12 made of styrofoam or the like, and a horizontal flange 13 is formed around the periphery. On the other hand, the lid 15 is formed in a reverse convex shape of the container body 11 that can be used in reverse when making noodles, that is, can be locked in the middle of the inner peripheral portion of the container body 11. Specifically, the height of the lid 15 is high enough to accommodate two meals. Needless to say, this convex shape may be formed in a vertical shape so that more noodles and the like can be inserted. Around the lid 15, a horizontal collar 16 and a vertical collar 17 that covers the outer peripheral portion of the collar 13 are integrally formed so as to be able to contact the collar 13 of the main body container 11, and the outer peripheral portion of the lid 15 is formed. An air passage 18 is formed from the bottom to the top. In addition, the container body 11 and the lid 15 contain noodle 20, soup 21, and tempura 22 for two servings.

When making noodles, the lid 15 is removed and the noodles 20 and the like are taken out. Then, the packaged noodles 20, soup 21, and tempura 22 are broken, and after being inserted into the main body container 11, predetermined hot water is added. The lid 15 may be attached to the main body container 11 in a state as shown in FIG. In this case, the height of the entire container becomes high, which causes an unstable state. Therefore, the lid 15 is reversely attached as shown in FIG. 3 (cross-sectional view). The lid 15 is locked in the middle of the inner peripheral portion of the main body container 11 to maintain a substantially sealed state. The air discharged by the noodles 20 expanded with hot water is mainly discharged from the air passage 18. In addition, when making the second noodle, it is used after washing the container body 11 and the lid 15. In this way, by making the shape of the lid 15 convex, a plurality of meals can be inserted unlike the conventional case. As a result, it is possible to reduce transportation costs, warehouse volume, sales floor volume, and reuse of containers, thus promoting the promotion of small resources.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As is clear from FIG. 4, a plurality of thin containers 25a and 25b are superposed on the inside of the main body container 11. The container 25 may be made of thin synthetic resin, aluminum foil, or the same foamed polystyrene as the main container 11. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. In the container of this embodiment, after the noodles are prepared, the container 25b can be removed by removing the container 25b, and further, if the container 25a is discarded, the container body 11 can be used to prepare the noodles. You can By manufacturing the container in this manner, the container body can be reused, which promotes resource saving.

[0009]

[Effect of device]

 According to the instant noodle container of the present invention, the container can be effectively used, the transportation cost can be reduced, the number of warehouses can be reduced, and the number of sales can be reduced. In addition, the container can be reused, which is useful for saving resources.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the entire container.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the container of the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Container 11 Container Main Body 15 Lid 18 Air Passage 20 Noodle 21 Soup 22 Tempura

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A container for instant noodles comprising a container body and a lid, wherein the lid is formed in a convex shape. 2. The container for instant noodles according to claim 1, wherein when the lid is turned upside down, it is formed in a convex shape that can be locked midway along the inner peripheral portion of the main body container. 3. The container for instant noodles according to claim 1, wherein an air passage is formed in the convex portion. 4. The container for instant noodles according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of containers are superposed on the inside of the container body.