JPH10203542A - Bag for refill - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent scattering of dust without the remainder of the contents even when not only liquid but also powdery materials are contained and easily refill the bag, by providing a funnel-shaped discharge opening at the upper end of the bag body and gradually tapering off the top face of the containing part in the bag body to the front end of the discharge opening. SOLUTION: When the thin cylindrical part 22 of a funnel-shaped discharge opening 20A provided in a standing pouch 1a is inserted in the opening of a refilling container and the container is turned upside down, the container can be easily refilled with the contents. In this time, the contents flow into the opening end 22a along the inclined face of the conical part 21 of the funnel- shaped discharge opening 20A and does not remain on the opening 20A. Since the top face 9 of the bag body 2 is also gradually tapered off to the connection part of the discharge opening, the contents, in the standing pouch 1A do not remain. And further, since the whole opening of the refilling container is closed with the conical part 21 of the funnel-shaped discharge opening 20A, even powdery contents do not scatter as dust.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bag for refilling a standing pouch or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In response to the garbage problem associated with the disposal of plastic bottles, the contents are sold in refilling bags such as standing pouches or gusset bags, and the consumers place the contents in predetermined containers such as bottle containers. A distribution form of refilling is widely used.

[0003] Various forms of these refill bags are known, and some of them are provided with a spout so that the contents can be refilled without spilling the contents into a container to be refilled. For example, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a standing pouch 1 with a spout which has been generally used conventionally.
The standing pouch 1 comprises a bag body 2 and a spout 3 provided on a shoulder thereof. Here, the bag body 2
Is formed by forming a flexible resin sheet into a bag shape, by providing a fold at the bottom portion 4 to form a gusset, and joining the peripheral portion 5. The outlet 3 is a boat-shaped base 6 and its base 6.
And is attached to the bag body 2 by joining the periphery of the base 6 to the bag body 2. Also,
The spout 3 is provided with a cap 8 at the tip of a cylindrical body 7.

[0004]

However, the standing pouch 1 with a spout shown in FIG. 9 has a problem that when the contents are refilled into a predetermined container, the contents tend to remain on the boat-shaped base 6. This tendency is great when the content is powder.

[0005] Further, when powder is used as the content, there is a problem that dust is scattered around when refilling, depending on the type of the content.

An object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above. In refilling contents from a refilling bag such as a standing pouch into a predetermined container, a liquid and any powder can be used. It is an object of the present invention to enable easy refilling even when the body is used as contents, without the contents remaining in the refilling bag and without scattering dust around.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the present inventor has set forth a refill with a spout comprising a bag body made of a flexible sheet material and a spout joined to the bag body. In a bag, a refill bag characterized in that a spout is funnel-shaped.

[0008] The refill bag of the present invention has a funnel-shaped spout. The tip of the funnel-shaped spout has a cylindrical portion with a small diameter, and the diameter of the cone can be increased.
Therefore, the tip of the spout can be easily inserted into the opening of the container to be refilled, and the opening of the container to be refilled can be closed by the cone of the spout. Therefore, according to the refill bag of the present invention, the contents can be easily refilled, and scattering of dust at that time can be prevented. Also, even if the contents are powder,
The contents flow down to the refill container along the inclined surface of the cone of the funnel-shaped spout. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the contents from remaining at the spout.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or equivalent components.

FIG. 1 shows a standing pouch 1A as an embodiment of a refill bag according to the present invention. This standing pouch 1A has a bag main body 2 made of a flexible resin sheet, and a funnel-shaped spout 20A provided on an upper portion thereof. The bag body 2 is formed by molding a flexible resin sheet similarly to the conventional pouch 1 with a spout shown in FIG. 9, and is formed by forming a gusset by providing a fold at the bottom 4. Further, the peripheral portion 5 is a joining portion.

The funnel-shaped spout 20A is a spout characteristic of the present invention, and includes a conical cone 21 and a small-diameter cylinder 22. , Its open end 2
A cap 8 for covering 2a is provided.

The funnel-shaped spout 20A is provided at the upper end of the bag body 2, and the cone 2 of the funnel-shaped spout 20A is provided.
One peripheral edge 21 a is joined to the upper end of the sheet forming the bag body 2. In addition, the top surface 9 of the content storage in the bag body 2 gradually becomes smaller in diameter toward the junction of the funnel-shaped spout 20A.

Regarding the shape of the funnel-shaped spout 20A, the opening diameter d1, the opening angle θ, the height h1, the opening diameter d2, and the height h2 of the cone portion 21 are the contents to be accommodated in the standing pouch 1A. It can be determined appropriately according to the type of thing,
In particular, when the powder is used as the content, the opening angle θ of the cone 21 is preferably determined in accordance with the angle of repose of the powder so that the powder can be poured out without delay. For example,
When the contents are detergents, bath additives, and the like, the opening angle θ of the cone 21 is preferably 35 ° to 45 °, and the opening diameter d2 of the cylindrical body 22 is φ10 to φ20. preferable.

The material of the funnel-shaped spout 20A is as follows.
There is no particular limitation as long as the funnel shape can be maintained, and it can be made of plastic such as polypropylene or polyethylene.

When refilling the contents from the standing pouch 1A into a predetermined container, first, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper part of the standing pouch 1A where the funnel-shaped outlet 20A is located is bent, and the funnel-shaped outlet 20A of the funnel-shaped outlet 20A is bent. Open end 22
a is directed to the opening 31 of the container 30 where the contents are to be refilled. And the cylindrical body part 22 of the standing pouch 1A
Into the opening 31 of the container 30 to be refilled. Next, the standing pouch 1A that has been bent is extended and inverted as shown in FIG. Thereby, the contents in the standing pouch 1A are refilled into the container 30.
It can be easily refilled without spilling.
At this time, the contents in the standing pouch 1A flow to the opening end 22a along the inclined surface of the cone 21 and flow down into the container 30 to be refilled.
It does not remain on OA. Also, the top surface 9 of the standing pouch 1A gradually becomes narrower in diameter toward the joint of the spout and is inclined.
No contents remain in A.

Further, the opening 3 of the container 30 to be refilled is
Almost the whole surface 1 is closed by the cone 21 of the funnel-shaped spout 20A. Therefore, even if the content to be refilled is a powder, it becomes possible to refill without scattering dust.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the funnel-shaped outlet 20B of the standing pouch 1B according to another embodiment of the present invention. Funnel-shaped outlet 20 of this standing pouch 1B
A screw 23 is screwed into the outer surface of the cylindrical body 22 of B in order to screw into the opening wall of the container to be refilled, which is different from the above-described standing pouch 1A. Therefore, according to this standing pouch 1B, the funnel-shaped spout 20B of the standing pouch 1B can be screwed with the opening of the container to be refilled. Therefore, when powder is used as the content and refilling is performed, scattering of dust can be completely prevented.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the funnel-shaped outlet 20C of the standing pouch 1C according to another embodiment of the present invention. Funnel-shaped outlet 20 of this standing pouch 1C
A ring-shaped sealing material 24 is provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical body portion 22 of C, which is the same as the above-described standing pouch 1A.
Is different. In this case, the ring-shaped sealing material 24 is
When the cylindrical portion 22 is inserted into the opening of the container to be refilled, it functions as a sealing material for filling the gap between the cylindrical portion 22 and the opening of the container. Therefore, even with the standing pouch 1C, when powder is used as the content and refilling is performed, scattering of dust can be completely prevented.

FIG. 6 (a) is a perspective view showing the vicinity of a funnel-shaped outlet 20D of a standing pouch 1D according to still another embodiment of the present invention. An upright wall 25 is formed around the cone 21 of the funnel-shaped spout 20D of the standing pouch 1D. In this case, the diameter of the upright wall 25 is set to be large enough to include the opening 31 of the container 30 into which the contents are to be refilled. Therefore, when refilling the contents from the standing pouch 1D into the container 30 of a predetermined refill destination, as shown by an arrow in FIG. 6B, the cylindrical body 22 of the funnel-shaped outlet 20D of the standing pouch 1D is refilled. When inserted into the opening 31 of the container 30, the opening 31 is separated from the outside by the upright wall 25. Therefore, when the powder is used as the content and refilling is performed, it is possible to completely prevent the dust from being scattered outside the upright wall 25.

FIG. 7A is a perspective view of the vicinity of a funnel-shaped outlet 20E of a standing pouch 1E according to another embodiment of the present invention. This standing pouch 1E has an upright wall 25 formed around the cone 21 of the funnel-shaped spout 20E, similarly to the standing pouch 1D of FIG. Is cut off. This standing pouch 1E is shown in FIG.
Although it can be used for a general refill destination container 30 shown in FIG. 7B in which an opening wall 32 is erected at the opening 31, a specific container shown in FIG. It can be preferably used for the refill container 30E. That is, in the container 30E to be refilled, an upright wall 33 screwed with the upright wall 25 of the funnel-shaped spout 20E is provided around the opening 31, and a valve 35 having a slit 34 is provided in the opening 31. Things. The valve 35 is formed of, for example, an elastic body such as silicone rubber, and is pushed and opened by inserting the cylindrical body portion 22 of the funnel-shaped outlet 20E. The contact surface of the valve 35 with respect to the cylindrical portion 22 is also formed of an elastic body such as silicone rubber. When the cylindrical portion 22 of the funnel-shaped spout 20E is inserted into the opening 31, the inside of the container 30E to be refilled is inserted. Is maintained.

Therefore, this standing pouch 1
Also when refilling the contents from E to the refill destination container 30E, the scattering of dust is completely prevented, and the contents can be easily refilled without any delay. Further, since the standing pouch 1E can be particularly preferably used for a specific container 30E to be refilled, the contents to be refilled into the container 30E to be refilled using the standing pouch 1E can be clearly distinguished from others. it can.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the standing pouch, the present invention can take various other forms. In this case, there is no particular limitation on the bag body, for example, as shown in FIG.
Fold both sides facing each other inward to form a V-shaped fold 1
Even in the case of using the gusset bag 10 in which the gusset bag 1 is formed, the gusset bag 1G of the present invention can be provided by providing the funnel-shaped spout 20A of the above-described embodiment.

The contents contained in the refill bag of the present invention are not particularly limited, and examples thereof include powders and liquids such as detergents and bleaching agents.

[0024]

According to the refill bag of the present invention, when refilling the contents into a predetermined container, the contents remain in the refill bag even if any powder is used as the content in addition to the liquid. Without dispersing dust around.
Refilling can be performed easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a standing pouch according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a method for refilling contents from a standing pouch into a predetermined container according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a method of refilling contents from a standing pouch into a predetermined container according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a spout of a standing pouch according to an embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a spout of the standing pouch of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the spout of the standing pouch according to the embodiment (FIG. (A)) and an explanatory view of a method of refilling the contents from the standing pouch into a predetermined container (FIG. (B)). .

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the spout of the standing pouch according to the embodiment (FIG. (A)) and an explanatory view of a method of refilling the contents from the standing pouch into a predetermined container (FIG. (B)). .

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the gusset bag of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional standing pouch.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E Standing pouch 1G Gazette bag 2 Bag body 8 Cap 9 Top surface 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E Funnel-shaped spout 21 Conical part 22 Cylindrical part 23 Screw 24 Ring shape Sealing material 25 Standing wall 26 Screw 30, 30E Refill container 31 Opening 32 Opening wall 33 Standing wall 34 Slit 35 Valve

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A refill bag with a spout comprising a bag main body made of a flexible sheet material and a spout joined to the bag main body, wherein the spout has a funnel shape. bag. 2. The spout according to claim 1, wherein the spout is joined to the upper end of the bag body, and the top surface of the content accommodating portion in the bag body gradually becomes smaller in diameter toward the spout joint. Refill bag. 3. The refill bag according to claim 1, wherein a screw is screwed into an opening wall of a container into which the contents of the refill bag are to be refilled, at a cylindrical portion of the spout. 4. A sealing material for filling a gap between an opening of a container into which the contents of the refilling bag is to be refilled and a cylinder of the spout is formed in the cylinder of the spout. The refill bag according to 1. 5. The refill bag according to claim 1, wherein an upright wall is formed around a conical portion of the spout. 6. A container into which the contents of the refill bag are to be refilled has an upright wall around the opening thereof, and the upright wall and the upright wall around the cone of the spout are screwed together. The refill bag according to claim 5.