JPH11130078A - Interval maintaining tool for foodstuff packaging pack - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To identify and display foodstuffs stored in a tray and achieve the differentiation and identification of commodities by providing an interval maintaining tool for foodstuff packaging pack, which raises the underface of a transparent film upward so that the film is not brought into contact with the foodstuffs, in the case where an upper opening of the tray (container) storing foodstuffs such as slices of raw fish or daily dishes is wrapped with the transparent film. SOLUTION: This elastically variable interval maintaining tool made of a synthetic resin, which is used for foodstuff packaging pack, comprises an engaging part for being engaged with side walls of a tray 16 and a film support part 14 connectively provided to this engaging part, and is so designed as to support the underface of a transparent film for covering an upper opening of the tray 16 storing foodstuffs and define a space for storing the foodstuffs between the transparent film and the tray 16. This interval maintaining tool has a commodity identification display member 15a for identifying and displaying at least any of contents, kinds, use or objects of the foodstuffs stored in the tray, which is connecutively provided at a top end of the film support part 14.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for covering a tray (for example, a container made of styrene foam) containing food such as sashimi or prepared food with a transparent film made of synthetic resin. A spacing device for food packaging packs that lifts to prevent film and food from coming into contact with each other.Specifically, the content, type,
The present invention relates to a space holding device (spacer) for a food packaging pack for identifying and indicating a use, an object, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a spacing device for a food packaging pack, a tray for storing food, comprising an engaging portion engaging with a side wall of a tray and a film supporting portion connected to the engaging portion. Support the lower surface of the transparent film covering the upper opening of the
There is known an elastically deformable synthetic resin in which a space for storing food is formed between the transparent film and the tray (for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Sho 62-31417, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-54151). Official gazette, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-60267, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-31658, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 1-2398
No. 4, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-43010).

[0003]

Most of the spacing devices described in the above-mentioned publications have a foot structure and a film receiving structure which are easy to fix to a tray, secure in fixing, and secure the film when holding the film. It has been devised so as to exhibit the difficulty of breaking the spacer, the difficulty of breaking the spacing member, and the like, and has already been put to practical use, and various forms are on the market. But,
Recently, a bridge tray has been developed in which one side of the rear surface (back surface) of the tray is raised in a mountain shape to form a film receiver so that a food storage space can be formed without using the above-described space holding device. Then, a shift in demand for the bridge tray occurs, and only the functionality of the spacing member as described above makes the differentiation between the tray provided with the spacing member and the bridge tray weak.

[0004] More specifically, even if the above-mentioned ordinary space holding tool currently used is used and properly used, any space can be viewed from the side where the purchaser (customer) can see. The holder also has a substantially rectangular or semi-circular portion that is in contact with the film surface and is transparent, so the purchaser (customer)
Is difficult to distinguish from the buyer, that is, it is difficult for the buyer (customer) to see. For this reason, in order to differentiate and distinguish food packaging packs, there has been a demand for the development of a suitable spacing holder. Conventionally, in order to identify products, stickers are put on the film surface where they stand out. However, it is necessary to put stickers one by one in the same place on the film. It is complicated.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points,
An object of the present invention is to provide a product identification member for identifying and displaying the content, type, application, target, etc. of food stored in a tray on the head of a conventional spacing device, so that a purchaser can easily recognize a product. An object of the present invention is to provide a space holding device for a food packaging pack that can be identified.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a spacing device for a food packaging pack according to the present invention is provided with an engaging portion for engaging with a side wall of a tray and a connecting portion provided on the engaging portion. Elastically deformable, comprising a transparent film supporting portion, supporting the lower surface of the transparent film covering the upper opening of the tray storing the food, and forming a food storage space between the transparent film and the tray. In the spacing device for a food packaging pack made of synthetic resin, a product identification display member for identifying and displaying at least one of the content, type, use, and target of the food stored in the tray is provided at the end of the film support portion. (See FIGS. 4, 5, 17, and 18).

[0007] As described above, the product identification display member is provided at the leading end, ie, the head, of the film support portion, and the product identification display member is positioned in the direction of the eyes of the food packaging pack purchaser. The product identification display member is a single or a combination of a shape, a decorative pattern, a character display, a colored body, or the like of a product related to the product, and also has a role of supporting the film. By doing so, the food packaging pack using the spacing device can be clearly distinguished from other food packaging packs. For this reason, the interval holding device of the present invention is used to specify, identify, and differentiate products for sale, products for events, products for events, etc. without changing trays or sticking stickers on films. Just the buyer can do it easily.

[0008] In the above spacing device, it is preferable that the cross section of the film supporting portion connecting the engaging portion and the product identification display member has a substantially oval shape (see FIG. 9). By doing so, the strength of the film supporting portion is increased, and while preventing twisting, the film can be easily supported by the gentle arc portion on the upper surface, and the front view projection area of the film supporting portion is reduced. In addition, the product identification display member can be supported more prominently. Further, it is preferable that a notch (notch) for facilitating separation of the product identification display member is provided at a connection portion between the tip of the film support portion and the product identification display member (FIGS. 1, 2, and 1).
4, 15). In this way, when a display body such as an animation character is used for a child as a product identification display member, the display body can be easily separated along the cut, and used as a decoration such as a brooch or clip. can do.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications. 1 to 3 show a spacing device for a food packaging pack according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 4 and 5 show a use state thereof. The space holding member 10 is entirely formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has an engagement holding portion 12 having five or more (five in this embodiment) legs. The film support section 14 is provided, and a product identification display member 15 connected to the end of the film support section 14 is provided. The engaging and holding portion 12 is provided on the left and right sides 2 in contact with the inner surface of the side wall 18 of the tray 16 shown in FIGS.
Inner fixed legs 20, 20 and two left and right outer fixed legs 24, 2 in contact with the outer surface of the upper peripheral portion 22 of the tray side wall 18.
4 and one central spring leg 26 provided between these outer fixed legs. The center spring leg 26 is provided with a folded piece 28 so as to be easily inserted into the tray side wall 18. Further, substantially hemispherical projections 44 are provided on the front surface and the rear surface of the tip of the folded piece 28.

The film supporting portion 14 may have any shape as long as it supports the film, such as a plate or a bar, and connects the engagement holding portion 12 and the product identification display member 15 to each other. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 9, the cross section is a substantially oval shaped member. With this configuration,
The strength as a connecting member is increased, twisting can be prevented, and the product identification display member can be more prominently supported by the gentle arc portion on the upper surface without applying excessive force to the film. When a display such as an animation character for children is used as the product identification display member 15, a notch (notch) from above is formed in a connecting portion between the tip of the film support portion 14 and the product identification display member 15.
17 are provided. With this configuration, even if a force is applied to the product identification display member 15 from the upper surface to the lower surface, the force that withstands the force is relatively large. The member 15 is easily separated along the notch 17. The separated product identification display member 15 can be used as a decoration such as a brooch or clip. Also, the outer fixed legs 24,
At least one claw-shaped small protrusion 34 is provided on the inner surface of the 24 (in the embodiment, two by way of example). At the lower end of the outer fixed leg 24, an engagement piece 36 bent inward is continuously provided. Numeral 46 is a hedge placed under food such as sashimi.

The spacing device 10 constructed as described above
4 is inserted into the side wall 18 of the tray 16 in which the food 40 is stored as shown in FIGS. After a while
The transparent film 42 is covered from above. In this case, the center spring leg 26 and the inner fixed legs 20 and 20 exhibit a clamping function, and the outer fixed legs 24 and 24 and the inner fixed legs 20 and 20 exhibit a function of gripping the tray side wall to prevent shaking. The transparent film 42 is supported by the film support portion 14 and the product identification display member 15, and the purchaser can easily identify the product content by looking at the product identification display member 15 in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

When the spacing member 10 is engaged with the side wall 18 of the tray 16, as shown in FIGS.
4 can be further stabilized by being pushed into the upper peripheral portion 22 of the side wall. Since the tray is formed of foamed plastic or the like, the small projections 34 can be easily pushed in simply by pressing the outer fixed legs with fingers. Also,
Even if it is not pushed in, it will function as a non-slip. Also,
As shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to fix the side wall upper peripheral portion 22 by positioning it below the small protrusion 34, or to fix the side wall upper peripheral portion 22 by the small protrusion 34 as shown in FIG. it can. When there is no curved peripheral portion on the upper portion of the side wall 18 of the tray 16, the upper end of the side wall 18 is fixed by the inner fixed leg 20 and the center spring leg 26 as shown in FIG.
Although not shown, the upper end of the side wall 18 may be fixed by the small protrusion 34. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 to 8, substantially hemispherical projections 44 are provided on the front surface and the back surface of the lower end of the center spring leg 26 to prevent the transparent film 42 covering the tray 16 from being damaged. Preventing.

In the above description, the case where the engaging and holding portion 12 has a five-legged structure has been described.
As shown in the figure, two receiving portions 50 and bent holding portions 52 are provided.
As shown in FIG. 11, a structure comprising two receiving portions 50 and a bent holding portion 56 having an insertion portion 54 at the top of the tray side wall as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to adopt a structure including the inner member 58 and the outer member 62 having the protrusion 60 on the inner surface, or the like. Note that FIG.
In 11, it is also possible to use two receiving portions 50 as one plate. In some cases, the protrusion 60 is not provided. In short, any structure that engages with the side wall of the tray may be used.
Further, the shape of the film supporting portion is not limited to a substantially oval cross section, a plate shape, a rod shape, or the like, and may be two rods 64 or the like as shown in FIG. In short, any material can be used as long as it supports the film and can connect the engaging portion and the product identification display member.

FIGS. 14 to 16 show a spacing device for a food packaging pack according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 17 and 18 show a use state thereof. In this embodiment,
For example, in order to differentiate food packaging packs for seasonal sashimi bargain sale, the product identification display member 15a is formed in the shape of a dolphin and is a blue colored spacing holder 10a. The space holder 10a is provided with a product identification display member 15.
In this case, the entire space holding member 10a is colored blue in this case because the space holding member 10a is integrally formed. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

In a third embodiment, for example, in order to differentiate food packaging packs for greetings and festive occasions, the character "Shou" is molded and colored red as the product identification display member 15 in FIG. It shall be a spacing holder. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first and second embodiments.

As a fourth embodiment, for example, in order to differentiate food packaging packs for children, the product identification display member 15 shown in FIG. An interval holder is provided at the boundary of the connecting portion to make it easy to separate by making a notch, and to make the separated character portion easy to use as a decoration such as a brooch or clip.

As a fifth embodiment, in order to make the product identification display member on the head stand out, the strength of the film supporting portion connecting the head and the engagement holding portion is formed as a single substantially cylindrical member (bar-shaped member). Further, for the purpose of preventing twisting, a thin substantially cylindrical member is integrally formed without a step by the lower surface of the substantially cylindrical member, and a space holding member having a substantially oval cross section as shown in FIG. I do. Other configurations and operations are described in the first to fourth embodiments.
This is the same as in the case of the form.

[0018]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects. (1) Since the product identification display member is integrally connected to the head, if the food is placed in a tray and packaged with a transparent film, the product identification display member is located on the top surface of the packaging pack, and the purchaser (consumer) Can be easily seen, and the product can be easily identified. (2) When the cross section of the film supporting portion for connecting the engaging portion and the product identification display member has a substantially oval shape, the strength of the film supporting portion is increased and twisting can be prevented. In addition, the film can be supported with a large area without difficulty, and the product identification display member can be supported with more prominence. (3) In the case where a notch (notch) is provided at a connection portion between the tip of the film support portion and the product identification display member, when a molded object such as an animation character for children is used as the product identification display member, The body can be easily separated, and the separated molded body such as an animated character can be reused for decoration such as brooches and clips.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a spacing device for a food packaging pack according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view (viewed from the left side in FIG. 1) of the spacing member shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the spacing device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory cross-sectional view of the food packaging pack showing a use state of the spacing device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the food packaging pack shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing another use state of the spacing member of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing another use state of the spacing member of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing still another use state of the spacing member of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 4;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another example of the engaging portion in the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another example of the engaging portion in the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing another example of the engaging portion in the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing still another example of the engaging portion in the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a side view showing a spacing device for a food packaging pack according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a front view of the spacing member shown in FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a rear view of the spacing member shown in FIG. 14;

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of the food packaging pack showing a use state of the spacing device shown in FIG. 14;

18 is a plan view of the food packaging pack shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 10a Interval holder 12 Engagement / clamping part 14 Film support 15, 15a Product identification display member 16 Tray 17 Cut 18 Side wall 20 Inner fixed leg 22 Peripheral edge 24 Outer fixed leg 26 Central spring leg 28 Folded piece 34 Small protrusion 36 Engaging piece 40 Food 42 Transparent film 44 Substantially hemispherical projection 50 Receiving part 52, 56 Curved holding part 54 Insertion part 58 Inner member 60 Projection 62 Outer member 64 Rod

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A lower portion of a transparent film that covers an upper opening of a tray storing food, comprising an engaging portion that engages with a side wall of a tray, and a film supporting portion that is connected to the engaging portion. In a space holding tool for a food packaging pack made of an elastically deformable synthetic resin, wherein a space for food storage is formed between the transparent film and the tray, A spacing device for a food packaging pack, wherein a product identification display member for identifying and displaying at least one of the content, type, application and target of the food is provided. 2. The spacing device for a food packaging pack according to claim 1, wherein the cross section of the film supporting portion connecting the engaging portion and the product identification display member has a substantially oval shape. 3. A spacing device for a food packaging pack according to claim 1, wherein a cut is provided at a connecting portion between the tip of the film supporting portion and the product identification display member so as to easily separate the product identification display member. .