JPH076173U - Foam plastic container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The object is to provide a container made of expanded plastic, which retains the freshness of flowers and flowers, is excellent in workability for storing cut flowers, is suitable as a transportation container, and can be reused after the purpose of transportation is achieved. And [Constitution] The container body, lid and side body can be divided,
A foamed plastic container having a recess capable of containing a liquid such as water or ice water inside the main body, and may have a groove indicating a cut position around the recess inside the main body of the container. You may have the hole which did not penetrate for draining water on the back surface.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to cut flowers, potted flower storage, shipping containers, and foam plastic that can be reused after shipping to retail stores.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 For the transportation of cut flowers and potted flowers, it is important to maintain the freshness of the flowers, but conventionally corrugated containers are often used for the transportation of flowers. The cut flowers are harvested early in the morning, stored in a pre-cooling chamber at 3 to 5 ° C, cooled for 5 to 6 hours, then stored horizontally in 50 to 100 corrugated cardboard containers and transported to the market. The cardboard container lacked the ability to hold the freshness of cut flowers for a long time when the temperature was high in summer. Therefore, transportation from a remote place to the market requires a refrigerated vehicle, resulting in high cost. Therefore, recently, polystyrene containers with excellent heat insulation have been used.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The best way to maintain the freshness of cut flowers and transport them from the place of production to the market is to cut the stems of cut flowers and transport them vertically by inserting them into an aquarium. When storing and transporting cut flowers in a container and an aquarium, there is a problem that the stability inside the cardboard is poor and it is difficult to handle the cargo. In addition, there is a problem that even if a cardboard with a long length is used to improve the stability, it is difficult to put the cut flowers vertically without damaging the cut flowers. In addition, when transporting cut flowers from wholesalers and processors to retail stores, the retail stores often unload them before they open, and there are cases in which they are left loaded with 4 to 5 layers outdoors, but cardboard containers are water resistant. Since it does not exist, there is a problem that the corrugated cardboard is easily damaged in rainy weather, causing the load to collapse and damaging the cut flowers, degrading the commercial value.

Styrofoam containers are suitable for keeping the freshness of cut flowers, but they cannot be folded and stored like cardboard containers, so a large storage space can be taken and the required amount can always be stocked. There was a problem of not having. Also, since mass retailers dispose of used containers, there is a problem that many Styrofoam containers cannot be used because the storage space is small even if they are temporarily stocked.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, has excellent workability for maintaining freshness of flowers and storing cut flowers, is suitable as a transportation container, and can be reused after the achievement of the purpose such as transportation. The purpose is to provide plastic containers.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The foamed plastic container according to the present invention can be divided into a container body, a lid body and a side body, and has a recessed portion capable of containing a liquid such as water or ice water inside the body. An example of a detailed foamed plastic container according to the present invention is composed of a container body having an opening on the upper surface and a recess inside the container, and a two-part division that can be inserted into a part of the inside of the body for a predetermined length. It is provided with a side surface body and a lid body that closes the upper opening formed by combining the two side surface bodies. The side body that can be divided into two parts can be inserted into a part of the inside of the lid for a predetermined length.

Further, since the lid body, the side surface body, and the main body are divided, and the side surface body is further divided into two, when a cut flower is placed vertically in the container main body, it is made of an integrated vertical cardboard. Compared to containers, it can be stored and taken out easily. If you want to put a water tank in a vertically long cardboard, put about 1/3 to 1/2 of the volume in a plastic bowl, put the bowl from the upper opening of the corrugated ball, and put an adhesive tape on the bottom of the cardboard. Although this is fixed with, the work is troublesome because the corrugated bowl container is vertically long. Next, from the top opening of the cardboard container, put 40 to 50 cut flowers in a pot of water, but since the cardboard container is tall, be careful not to damage the cut flowers. , Workability is poor. Since the four-part foamed plastic of the present invention allows water to enter the recess provided inside the main body, it is not necessary to use a plastic pot. In addition, the cut flowers are put in the concave part of the container body where water is put, the side body is fixed to the main body, and then the lid is put on, so that the cut flowers can be easily stored without damaging them and the workability is extremely good. Also, since cut flowers can be placed vertically in a container made of foamed plastic with excellent heat insulation and transported to retail stores while absorbing water, it is an optimal container for keeping the freshness of cut flowers.

[0008] After being shipped to retail stores, etc., the foamed plastic container is water-resistant even if it is left outdoors in the rain, so there is no damage to the cut flowers inside the container, and the commercial value of cut flowers decreases like a cardboard container. There is nothing to do.

[0009] Further, the foamed plastic container divided into four parts is reused after being transported to a retail store. For example, the container body can be used as a storefront display container by putting water and cut flowers in the concave portion inside the body.

Further, potted flowers for gifts, conventional plants, etc. can be reused as a delivery container when sent from a retail store.

If a groove indicating the position where the concave portion is cut out is provided on the outside of the concave portion inside the container body, the concave portion can be cut along with this and reused as a bowl. In addition, there is a hole for draining water on the bottom surface of the bottom of the recess, and this hole does not penetrate so that water does not flow out during transportation, but it can be penetrated with a finger between the bottom of the recess and the drainage hole recess. When it is used as a pot, it can be used by penetrating from the bottom rear surface if it is provided with a certain thickness.

The present invention is made of foamed plastic and can store liquid such as water and ice water in the inner concave portion of the main body. It is not necessary to put a water tank like a cardboard container and fix it with tape or the like. Liquids such as water can be easily transported.

[0013]

【Example】

 The present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foam plastic container according to the present invention is divided into four parts. The foamed plastic container is composed of a lid 1, a side body 2, and a main body 3, and a concave portion 4 for storing water is provided inside the main body. Water, ice water, and cut flowers are put in this concave portion and used as a transportation container. To do. In addition, a V-shaped or U-shaped groove 5 indicating the position where the recess is cut out is provided around the side surface of the recess of the main body, and when the container is transported to a retail store and the recess is cut out and reused as a flower pot, it is easy to do. The recess can be cut out.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a foam plastic container obtained by assembling the four-divided container shown in FIG. 1 with cut flowers and water. The side body 2 is placed on the upper portion of the main body 3, and the lid body 1 is placed on the upper portion. The upper and lower portions of the side surface body 2 have a stepped portion such that the outer side is partially cut off to have a small thickness, and this portion can be inserted into the main body 3 and a part of the inner side of the lid body 1 for a predetermined length. ing. When the 4-part container is assembled, the surface is smooth except for the bottom part. The state of transportation in which water 7 and cut flowers 8 are put in the container is shown. By separating the lid body, side body, and main body and making them detachable, it is easy to store and remove water and cut flowers in the container, and keep the cut flowers fresh during transportation. Further, when the recess 4 inside the main body 3 is cut out and used as a flower pot, the drainage hole 6 on the back side of the recess can be used by penetrating it from the back side with a finger.

[0015]

[Effect of device]

 The foamed plastic container according to claims 1 to 3 has excellent workability for storing and extracting cut flowers and water, can be reused even after being transported to a retail store, and does not need to be immediately disposed of, thus effectively utilizing resources. Also useful for.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foam plastic container according to the present invention is divided into a lid body, a side body, and a main body.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a foam plastic container according to the present invention assembled by putting cut flowers and water therein.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Lid body 2 Side body 3 Main body 4 Water storage recess 5 Groove for cutting position 6 Drain hole recess 7 Water 8 Cut flower

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A foamed plastic container having a container body, a lid body and a side body which are separable, and which has a recess for accommodating a liquid such as water or ice water inside the body. 2. The foamed plastic container according to claim 1, further comprising a groove around the recess inside the container body, the groove indicating a cut position. 3. The foamed plastic container according to claim 1, which has a non-penetrating hole for draining water on the back surface of the bottom of the container body.