JPH10272156A - Disposable liquid body waste absorbent - Google Patents

Disposable liquid body waste absorbent

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JPH10272156A
JPH10272156A JP9096794A JP9679497A JPH10272156A JP H10272156 A JPH10272156 A JP H10272156A JP 9096794 A JP9096794 A JP 9096794A JP 9679497 A JP9679497 A JP 9679497A JP H10272156 A JPH10272156 A JP H10272156A
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Mamoru Takahashi
守 高橋
Noriyuki Ishibashi
範之 石橋
Shinichi Suzuki
新一 鈴木
Kenji Takahata
謙治 高畑
Hiroaki Matsubara
広明 松原
Kanae Kuki
加奈江 九鬼
Nobumasa Hayashi
伸匡 林
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve an increase in the absorbing speed of liquid body wastes by arranging external emboss lines along the side rims on both sides at the center part in the longitudinal direction of an absorbent and internal emboss lines inside the external emboss lines to be concave mutually inward in the longitudinal direction thereof to achieve excellent fitness to a human body. SOLUTION: A pair of external emboss lines 1 is arranged on both sides at the center part in the longitudinal direction of an absorbent 4 in a form along side rims of the absorbent 4 and a pair of internal emboss lines 2 is arranged inside the external emboss lines 1 to be convexly curved mutually inward. The length L1 of the external emboss lines 1 is 3/6-5/6 of the overall length L of the absorbent 4 and an interval W1 between the external emboss lines is 4/7-6/7 of the overal width W of the absorbent 4. This achieves a higher fitness and an improved speed of absorption by diffusion in the longitudinal direction while enabling the prevention of geometrical deformation.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は使い捨て用の体液吸
収体に関し、特に吸収体の型くずれを防止したものであ
る。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a disposable body fluid absorber, and more particularly to a body fluid absorber for preventing the absorber from being deformed.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術及び発明が解決しようとする課題】従来よ
り使い捨ておむつ等に使われている吸収体に要求される
特性としては、尿など液の吸収速度が大きく、さらに着
用時のフィット性に優れることが挙げられていた。そこ
で現在、フィット性を向上させるためには、例えば図2
の生理用ナプキンに見られるように吸収体(4)の両側
縁部に長手方向の連続したエンボス(5)(5)を設け
たものがある。さらに吸収体の吸収速度を向上させるた
めには、例えば図3に示すように吸収体(4)のほぼ全
体に細かく弱いエンボス(5)を設けたものがある。
2. Description of the Related Art Absorbents conventionally used in disposable diapers and the like are required to have a high absorption rate for liquids such as urine and to have excellent fit when worn. Was mentioned. Therefore, at present, in order to improve the fit, for example, FIG.
As shown in the sanitary napkin, there is an absorber (4) provided with embossments (5) (5) continuous in the longitudinal direction at both side edges. In order to further improve the absorption speed of the absorber, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, there is an absorber (4) provided with a fine and weak emboss (5) almost entirely.

【0003】このように従来の吸収体においては、尿等
の吸収性能の向上や体へのフィット性向上を主眼として
いたが、両方の性能を同時に満足させた吸収体は得られ
ていない。また従来の吸収体では内部の吸収性ポリマー
の分布が片寄ったりする型くずれが発生しており、この
解決も急がれていた。
[0003] As described above, in the conventional absorber, the main purpose is to improve the absorption performance of urine and the like and to improve the fit to the body, but an absorber satisfying both performances simultaneously has not been obtained. In addition, in the conventional absorber, the shape of the absorbent polymer in the inside is deviated such that the distribution of the absorbent polymer is offset, and this solution has been urgently solved.

【0004】[0004]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明はこれらの問題点
に対処するためになされたもので、体への密着性に優
れ、尿や便や経血等の体液を吸収する速度が大きく、か
つ体液を吸収する前後で型くずれを防止した使い捨て用
体液吸収体を開発したものである。
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to address these problems, has excellent adhesion to the body, and has a high rate of absorbing body fluids such as urine, stool, and menstrual blood. In addition, a disposable body fluid absorber that prevents shape collapse before and after absorbing body fluid has been developed.

【0005】即ち本発明吸収体は使い捨て用体液吸収体
において、吸収体の長手方向の中央部の両側に該吸収体
の側縁に沿った1対の外側エンボスラインを設け、さら
にこれらの内側に互いに内側に凸状湾曲した1対の内側
エンボスラインを長手方向に設けたことを特徴とするも
のである。そしてこの際1対の外側エンボスラインの長
さを吸収体全長の 3/6〜5/6 とし、これらの幅方向の配
置を互いに吸収体全幅の 4/7〜6/7 隔てたものとした
り、また1対の内側エンボスラインの長さを吸収体全長
の 3/6〜5/6 とし、互いの凸部間の最短間隔を1対の外
側エンボスライン間の間隔の 1/6〜5/6 とするのは有効
である。
That is, in the absorbent body of the present invention, a disposable body fluid absorbent body is provided with a pair of outer embossed lines along the side edges of the absorbent body on both sides of a longitudinal center portion of the absorbent body, and further inside these. A pair of inner embossing lines that are convexly curved inward from each other are provided in the longitudinal direction. At this time, the length of the pair of outer embossing lines is set to 3/6 to 5/6 of the entire length of the absorber, and these widthwise arrangements are separated from each other by 4/7 to 6/7 of the entire width of the absorber. The length of the pair of inner embossing lines is 3/6 to 5/6 of the total length of the absorber, and the shortest distance between the convex portions is 1/6 to 5/5 of the distance between the pair of outer embossing lines. A value of 6 is valid.

【0006】本発明は、図1に示すように吸収体(4)
の長手方向中央部の両側に1対の外側エンボスライン
(1)(1)を該吸収体の側縁に沿った形状に設け、さ
らにこれら外側エンボスライン(1)(1)の内側に互
いに内側に凸状湾曲した1対の内側エンボスライン
(2)(2)を設けたものである。
The present invention relates to an absorber (4) as shown in FIG.
A pair of outer embossing lines (1) and (1) are provided on both sides of a longitudinal center portion of the absorbent article in a shape along the side edge of the absorbent body, and further inside each other inside these outer embossing lines (1) and (1). And a pair of inner embossing lines (2) and (2) convexly curved.

【0007】上記外側エンボスラインはフィット性を向
上させ、さらに長手方向への拡散による吸収速度を向上
させるためであると同時に型くずれを防止するものであ
る。そして該外側エンボスライン(1)(1)の長さ
(L1 )を吸収体全長(L)の3/6 〜5/6 としたのは、
5/6を越えると該吸収体(4)のウエスト方向の尿など
の漏れが生ずるからであり、他方 3/6未満では固定効果
が小さいので型くずれを有効に防止できないからであ
る。なお好ましい長さは全長(L)の約 4/6である。ま
たこれら外側エンボスライン(1)(1)間の間隔(W
1 )を、吸収体全幅(W)の 4/7〜6/7 としたのは、 6
/7を越えると型くずれ防止効果が低下し、4/7 未満の場
合は両側のエンボスライン間の間隔が狭くなりすぎて該
吸収体が硬く感じられるようになるためである。なお好
ましい間隔は全幅(W)の約 4/7である。
[0007] The outer embossing line is for improving the fitting property and for improving the absorption speed by diffusion in the longitudinal direction, and at the same time, preventing the shape from being lost. The outer embossing line (1) (1) the length of (L 1) from was 3/6 to 5/6 of the absorbent body overall length (L) is
If it exceeds 5/6, leakage of urine or the like in the waist direction of the absorber (4) occurs, while if it is less than 3/6, the fixing effect is small, so that the shape collapse cannot be effectively prevented. The preferred length is about 4/6 of the total length (L). Also, the interval (W) between these outer embossing lines (1) and (1)
1 ) was set to 4/7 to 6/7 of the full width (W) of the absorber.
If it exceeds / 7, the effect of preventing the shape collapse is reduced, and if it is less than 4/7, the interval between the embossed lines on both sides becomes too narrow, so that the absorber becomes hard. A preferable interval is about 4/7 of the entire width (W).

【0008】次に上記内側エンボスラインは、長手方向
への拡散による吸収速度の一層の向上を図ると同時に、
型くずれを防止するためである。そして該内側エンボス
ライン(2)(2)の長さ(L2 )を吸収体全長(L)
の 3/6〜5/6 としたのは、外側エンボスラインについて
の限定理由と同様 5/6を越えるとウエスト方向からの尿
などの漏れが生じ、 3/6未満では型くずれを生ずるから
である。なお好ましい長さは全長(L)の約 4/6であ
る。またこれら内側エンボスライン(2)(2)の互い
の凸部間の最短間隔(W2)を外側エンボスライン
(1)(1)の互いの間隔(W1 )の 1/6〜5/6 とした
のは、外側エンボスラインについての限定理由と同様 5
/6を越えると型くずれ防止効果が小さく、 1/6未満では
吸収体が硬く感じられるようになるからである。なお好
ましい最短間隔は外側エンボスライン間隔(W1 )の約
2/6がよい。
Next, the above-mentioned inner embossed line aims at further improving the absorption rate by diffusion in the longitudinal direction, and at the same time,
This is to prevent the shape from being lost. The length (L 2 ) of the inner embossed lines (2) and (2) is determined by the total length of the absorber (L).
The reason for 3/6 to 5/6 is that the leakage of urine and the like from the waist direction will occur if it exceeds 5/6, and it will lose its shape if it is less than 3/6, similar to the reason for limiting the outer embossing line. . The preferred length is about 4/6 of the total length (L). The shortest distance (W 2 ) between the convex portions of the inner emboss lines (2) and (2) is set to 1/6 to 5/6 of the mutual distance (W 1 ) of the outer emboss lines (1) and (1). Is the same as the reason for limiting the outer embossed line.
If the value exceeds / 6, the effect of preventing shape collapse is small, and if it is less than 1/6, the absorber becomes hard. The preferred shortest interval is about the outer emboss line interval (W 1 ).
2/6 is good.

【0009】本発明でのエンボスの方法としては、圧力
のみによる型押し、熱を併用した方法、又は接着剤と組
み合わせた方法等がある。またエンボス加工は吸収体単
体に対して行ってもよいが、該吸収体と他の部材とを合
体した後に行ってもよい。
As the embossing method in the present invention, there are a method using embossing only by pressure, a method using heat and a method using a combination with an adhesive. Embossing may be performed on the absorber alone, or may be performed after the absorber is combined with another member.

【0010】[0010]

【実施例】次に本発明を実施例により詳細に説明する。Next, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to examples.

【0011】図1に示す本発明の吸収体(4)におい
て、外側エンボスライン(1)(1)の長さ(L1 )を
それぞれ吸収体全長(L)の 4/6とし、これらの間隔
(W1 )を吸収体全幅(W)の 4/7とし、さらに内側エ
ンボスライン(2)(2)のそれぞれの長さ(L2 )を
L× 4/6、互いの最短間隔(W2 )をW1 × 2/6とした
本発明吸収体Aを作製した。
In the absorbent body (4) of the present invention shown in FIG. 1, the length (L 1 ) of the outer embossed lines (1) and (1) is set to 4/6 of the overall length (L) of the absorbent body. (W 1 ) is 4/7 of the overall width (W) of the absorber, and the length (L 2 ) of each of the inner embossed lines (2) and ( 2 ) is L × 4/6, and the shortest distance (W 2 ) Was changed to W 1 × 2/6 to prepare an absorber A of the present invention.

【0012】さらに本発明吸収体B,Cとして、外側及
び内側エンボスラインの諸寸法が表1に示したものを作
製し、及び従来吸収体としてこれらのエンボスラインの
ないものを作製して、以下の吸収速度試験及び型くずれ
試験を行い、これらの結果を表1に示した。 ・吸収速度試験 吸収体中央に一定荷重をかけて 100ccの生理食塩水を注
ぎ、全てが吸収される時間を測定 ・型くずれ試験 吸収体の長手方向中央部の両側縁を両手でつかみ、10回
揉むようにこすり合わせて吸収体の崩れ具合を官能で判
Further, as absorbers B and C of the present invention, those having the dimensions of the outer and inner embossing lines shown in Table 1 were prepared, and those having no such embossing lines as conventional absorbers were prepared. Were subjected to an absorption rate test and a mold collapse test, and the results are shown in Table 1.・ Absorption speed test Apply a constant load to the center of the absorber, pour 100cc of physiological saline, and measure the time required for all to be absorbed. ・ Deformation test Grab both side edges of the longitudinal center of the absorber with both hands and massage 10 times Rub them together and judge the degree of collapse of the absorber with sensory

【0013】[0013]

【表1】 [Table 1]

【0014】表1より本発明吸収体はいずれも液の吸収
速度が大きく、型くずれが小さいことが判る。またこれ
ら吸収体を用いて大人用使い捨ておむつを作って試着し
たところ、本発明吸収体のものはいずれも従来のものよ
りフィット性は良好であった。
From Table 1, it can be seen that all of the absorbers of the present invention have a high liquid absorption rate and a small deformation. Further, when a disposable diaper for adults was made using these absorbents and tried on, all of the absorbents of the present invention had better fit than conventional ones.

【0015】[0015]

【発明の効果】このように本発明によれば吸収速度とフ
ィット性が共に優れ、しかも型くずれ防止効果の高い吸
収体が得られ、幼児や乳幼児に限らず大人用の展開型お
むつやパンツ型おむつに好適に用いることができる。
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an absorbent body which is excellent in both absorbing speed and fitting property and has a high effect of preventing shape collapse, and is developed not only for infants and babies but also for adults. Can be suitably used.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明吸収体を示す平面図である。FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an absorber of the present invention.

【図2】従来吸収体の一例を示す平面図である。FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a conventional absorber.

【図3】従来吸収体の他の例を示す平面図である。FIG. 3 is a plan view showing another example of a conventional absorber.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 外側エンボスライン 2 内側エンボスライン 4 吸収体 5 エンボス DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer emboss line 2 Inner emboss line 4 Absorber 5 Emboss

───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 高畑 謙治 東京都新宿区西新宿六丁目22番1号 株式 会社クレシア内 (72)発明者 松原 広明 東京都新宿区西新宿六丁目22番1号 株式 会社クレシア内 (72)発明者 九鬼 加奈江 東京都新宿区西新宿六丁目22番1号 株式 会社クレシア内 (72)発明者 林 伸匡 東京都新宿区西新宿六丁目22番1号 株式 会社クレシア内 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Kenji Takahata 6-22-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Inside Crecia Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroaki Matsubara 6-2-12-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan (72) Inventor Kuki Kanae 6-22-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Incorporated in Crecia Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Nobutaka Hayashi 6-2-12-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Incorporated in Crecia

Claims (3)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 使い捨て用体液吸収体において、吸収体
の長手方向の中央部の両側に該吸収体の側縁に沿った1
対の外側エンボスラインを設け、さらにこれらの内側に
互いに内側に凸状湾曲した1対の内側エンボスラインを
長手方向に設けたことを特徴とする使い捨て用体液吸収
体。
1. A disposable bodily fluid absorbent body, wherein one side of the absorbent body along a side edge of the absorbent body is provided on both sides of a central portion in a longitudinal direction of the absorbent body.
A disposable body fluid absorber, comprising: a pair of outer embossing lines; and a pair of inner embossing lines, which are convexly curved inwardly inside each other, in the longitudinal direction.
【請求項2】 1対の外側エンボスラインの長さが吸収
体全長の 3/6〜5/6であり、これらの幅方向の配置が互
いに吸収体全幅の 4/7〜6/7 隔てたものである請求項1
記載の使い捨て用体液吸収体。
2. The length of the pair of outer embossing lines is 3/6 to 5/6 of the entire length of the absorber, and their widthwise arrangement is separated from each other by 4/7 to 6/7 of the entire width of the absorber. Claim 1
The disposable body fluid absorber according to the above.
【請求項3】 1対の内側エンボスラインの長さが吸収
体全長の 3/6〜5/6であり、互いの凸部間の最短間隔が
1対の外側エンボスライン間の間隔の 1/6〜5/6 である
請求項1又は2記載の使い捨て用体液吸収体。
3. The length of the pair of inner embossing lines is 3/6 to 5/6 of the total length of the absorber, and the shortest distance between the convex portions is 1/1 / the distance between the pair of outer embossing lines. The disposable body fluid absorber according to claim 1 or 2, which is 6 to 5/6.
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