JPH11147546A - Ejection tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ejection tool wherein contents can be stably taken out of a bag which is filled with fluid such as liquid and is not equipped with an ejection port. SOLUTION: The ejection tool P1 is for ejecting liquid from an unsealing part 31 formed by cutting an end of a bag containing fluid. The ejection tool P1 is formed with a cylinder 1 which is inserted into the bag 30 for forming an extraction flow path of the liquid and it includes a pressing member and its pressing function for fixing the cylinder 1 inserted into the unsealing part 31 of the bag 30 to the bag 30. In this case, the tool comprises a taper integrally molded with the tool wherein an outer diameter of the ejection cylinder is reduced toward the inside of the bag and comprises a removable lid at an exit of the cylinder.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pouring jig capable of stably taking out contents such as liquid stored in a bag.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, liquid or viscous contents have been filled in glass or plastic bottles or bottles. However, recently, in order to reduce the weight of the packaging material and save resources, the liquid or viscous body is often stored as a flexible film in a bag made of a simple substance or a laminated film. became.
Some of the bags are provided with a spout made of a plastic molded article or the like.In this case, refilling and transfer can be performed, and the bag is dispensed as it is, that is, pouring and reclosing are stable. Although it is convenient, the cost of the packaging material is required because the cost of the molded product and the process of fusing and attaching to the side of the bag are required to attach the spout molded product to all bags. It takes. Further, the spout portion is added as a waste amount of the packaging material after use. On the other hand, there is a case in which a bag as a mere refillable container having no spout is filled and packed with liquid or the like and sold. In this case, in order to remove the contents, the corners of the bag are cut off with scissors to form an opening, and then refilled into another container. At this time, the spout of the another container is small. In such a case, it is difficult to stably refill, and the contents may be zero outside the container. In the case of a bag without a spout, for example,
Even if the type of the bag is a standing pouch,
There was a fear that the liquid would fall over and the liquid would spill, and it was almost impossible to use it as it was.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is to provide a pouring jig which can be filled with a liquid or the like and which can stably take out contents and the like from a bag not provided with a spout. is there.

[0004]

A pour jig for discharging the liquid from an unsealing portion formed by cutting off an end of a bag containing a fluid, which is inserted into the bag. Forming a tubular portion forming a liquid extraction flow path, and a pressing member for fixing the tubular portion and the bag inserted into the opening portion of the bag and a pouring jig provided with the pressing function. The jig is integrally molded, the outer diameter of the pouring cylinder has a taper that decreases toward the inside of the bag, and a lid is provided at the outlet of the cylinder. Including that.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The pouring jig of the present invention is formed by cutting off a part of a bag which is not equipped with a spout filled with a fluid such as a liquid, a viscous body, and a powder. Attach to the opening section,
The contents are stably taken out and refilled in another container or used as it is as a container. The details will be described below with reference to the drawings and the like. FIG.
Is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of the pouring jig of the present invention,
(A) A perspective view showing a state in which a pour jig is attached to a bag.
(B) is a perspective view of a state in which an opening portion is formed in the bag, and (c) is a perspective view of the pouring jig before being attached to the bag. FIG. 2 shows (a) of the pouring jig of FIG. ) Plan view, (b) front view,
(C) It is a side view. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the pouring jig of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view for explaining the cylindrical portion and the holding portion of the pouring jig of FIG. Figure,
(B) is a front view, (c) is a sectional view taken along line XX, and (d) is a sectional view taken along line XX. As described above, the pouring jig P of the present invention cuts off a part of the bag 30 filled with the content C such as a liquid to form the opening portion 31 and then attaches the opening portion 31 to the opening portion 31. However, the opening may be performed at the corner of the bag 30 or, depending on the design of the pouring jig, the opening can be performed over the entire width of one side of the bag 30.

First, the structure of a pouring jig P according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pour jig P ₁ is provided with the opened bag 30.
Is inserted into the inside of the bag from the opening portion 31 of the container, and the cylindrical portion 1 serving as a flow path when the content C is taken out, the cylindrical portion 1 and the opening portion 31 of the bag 30 are brought into close contact with each other, and The bag 30
It consists of a member (hereinafter, referred to as a holding portion 2) that sandwiches the tubular portion 1 and the bag 30 as a member designed for closing the unsealing portion 31 and is attached to and detached from the tubular portion 1 as necessary. And a free lid R. The cylindrical portion 1 and the holding portion 2 may be formed integrally or may be formed separately. Further, the lid may be formed as a separate body from the tubular portion 1, or may be formed integrally with the outlet of the tubular portion 1.

[0007] The cylindrical portion 1 of the pouring jig P ₁ of the present invention and a clip portion 2 as a method for integrally molded, as shown in FIGS. 1-2, half the time of molding with a tubular portion 1 is divided into two Cylindrical bodies 1a, 1b
In use, the half-cylindrical bodies 1a and 1b are combined,
The cylinder 1 is formed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2A, the half-cylinders are connected to each other at a hinge 9a, and the other end of each half-cylinder is connected to the holding portion 2 via a hinge 9b. . The holding portion 2 is provided with a tube portion receiving recess 3 for holding the tube portion 1 in close contact with the tube portion 1 to be inserted into the bag and the bag portion 30, and further fixing the tube portion 1 and the bag 30. And to close the other opening 31 of the bag 30,
A fixing male boss 4 and a fixing hole 5 are provided for overlapping and engaging the two holding portions 2a and 2b. The engagement between the two holding portions 2a and 2b is achieved by inserting the male boss 4 into the fixing hole and engaging with it. The engagement of the two holding portions 2a and 2b may be performed by a method other than the engagement by the boss.

In order to ensure the close contact between the cylindrical portion 1 of the pouring jig P _{1 and} the cylindrical portion receiving recess 3 of the holding portion 2, an annular projection 8 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 1. it can. Alternatively, an annular protrusion may be provided on the inner surface of the cylindrical receiving recess 3 of the holding portion 2. Further, in order to ensure that the unsealing portion 31 of the bag 30 other than the portion into which the cylindrical portion 1 is inserted is closed, any of the inner surfaces or both inner surfaces of the surfaces of the holding portion 2 which hold the bag 30 are appropriately convex. Can be provided.

[0009] cylindrical portion 1 of the pouring jig P _1, in the example of FIG. 1, a semi-cylindrical 1a, formed into 1b, opening portion 3 of the bag 30
At the time of mounting on the first half, the half-cylindrical portions are combined so as to be cylindrical as described above. In this case, the half cylindrical body 1
Although not shown in the figure, a concave groove is provided on one side of the united portions of a and 1b in order to ensure the union.
The other side is provided with a ridge, and when merging in order to make the above-mentioned tubular shape
It is also effective to securely form the cylindrical portion 1 by fitting the ridge into the concave groove. The unified tubular portion 1 is inserted into the unsealing portion 31 of the bag 30, and the inserted tubular portion 1 and the unsealing portion 31 of the bag 30 are brought into close contact with each other, and the holding portions 1a and 1b are aligned to hold them. Is inserted into the fixing hole and fixed.

[0010] The opening portion 3 of the note above the out jig P ₁ bag 30
In order to attach the jig P to the first half,
a and 1b are united to form a tubular portion 1 and inserted into the opening portion 31 of the bag 30, and the end of the opening portion 31 of the bag 30 is brought into close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the tubular portion 1; Holding parts 1a, 1b
As a result, the cylindrical portion 1 and the end of the bag 30 in close contact with the cylindrical portion 1 and the unsealing portions 31 at both ends thereof are sandwiched, and the fixing convex boss 4 provided in the sandwiching portion 1a is provided in the clamping portion b. 5 to tightly close or close the cylindrical portion 1 and the inner surface of the bag 30 and other unsealing portions 31.

As a second embodiment of the pouring jig of the present invention, a structure as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 may be employed.
In this example, it is desirable that the cylindrical portion 21 and the holding portion 22 are formed separately, and the flange 12 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 21. By providing the flange 12,
When the tubular portion 21 is inserted into the bag 40, the position of insertion of the tubular portion 21 into the bag 40 can be regulated by bringing the flange portion 12 into contact with the end of the unsealing portion 41 of the bag 40.
Also, the outlet portion of the cylindrical portion 21, those provided with the lid R ₁ detachable. The holding portions 22a and 22b are connected by a hinge portion 29a. One end of the holding portion 22a is connected to the fitting recess 10 at an end opposite to the end of the connection with the hinge portion 27a, and the other end is connected to the hinge portion 27b. The fitting projection 11 is formed through the opening, so that the unsealing portion 41 of the bag 40 and the tubular portion 21 inserted into the unsealing portion 41 can be sandwiched.

The pouring jig P ₂ of the present embodiment may be attached to the corner of the bag 40 or, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), can hold the holding portion. By increasing the width, not only the corners of the bag 40 but also the opening portion 41 in which the upper portion of the bag 40 is cut to the full width can be used.

Also in this embodiment, as described in the above embodiment, in order to ensure the close contact between the cylindrical portion 21 and the inner surface of the bag 40, the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 21 or the holding portion 22 is formed. Providing an annular projection on the inner surface of the cylindrical receiving recess 23;
In order to ensure that the other unsealing portion 41 of the bag 40 is closed, the ridge portion 22 may be provided on the holding portion 22 as appropriate.

A bag 4 is prepared by using the pouring jig P ₂ of this embodiment.
To remove the contents C stored in the bag 40, first,
3, or as shown in FIG. 3, the entire width of one side of the bag 40 is cut off to form the opening portion 41. The opening section 41
Is inserted until the flange 12 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 21 comes into contact with the end of the unsealing portion 41, and then the holding portion 22 is used to insert the cylindrical portion 21 into the cylindrical portion 21. The inner surface of the bag 40 is brought into close contact with the bag, and the other opening portions 41 are closed by the holding portions 22a and 22b so as to be closed.
The fitting protrusion 11 provided via the base 7b is fitted. Then, by unplugging the lid R _1, it can be taken out the contents C '.

As a third embodiment of the pouring jig of the present invention, a structure as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 may be adopted.
Jig P ₃ for pouring in this embodiment, forming the clamping portion 52 integrally on both sides of the cylindrical portion 51 and the cylindrical portion 51. The structure of the holding portion 52 is the same on both sides except for a locking portion described later. First, the tubular portion 51 is provided with a function corresponding to the flange 12 in the second embodiment, that is, a holding portion 52a that also serves to regulate the insertion position of the tubular portion 51 into the opening 61 of the bag. Has a hinge 77
A holding portion 52b is provided via a. Further, the holding portion 5
2b is provided with a holding portion 52c on a surface facing the cylinder portion side when bent by the hinge 77a toward the cylinder portion 51 side. The holding portion 52c is provided with a cylindrical receiving recess 53 for abutting on the cylindrical portion 51 and for holding the cylindrical portion 51 when the holding portion 52b is bent at a right angle to the holding portion 52a. On both sides of the tubular portion receiving portion 53, the opening portions on both sides other than the portion of the opening portion 61 sandwiched between the tubular portions are closed. A locking piece 80 is provided on either side of the holding section 52b via a hinge 77b so as to be lockable on an end of another holding section 52b. The locking piece receiving portion 82 is provided at the locking distal end portion 81 and at the end of the other holding portion 52b, and the two holding portions 52b that are in the surface-matched state while holding the cylindrical portion 51 are fixed. Structure.

Using the pouring jig P ₃ of this embodiment, the bag 6
To remove the contents C from 0, the tubular portion 51 is inserted into the opening 53 of the bag as in the case of the above embodiment. Next, the hinge portion 77a and the holding portion 52b are bent downward, the tubular portion and the bag are sandwiched by the holding portions 52c on both sides, and the locking tip portion 8 of the tip of the locking piece 80 is held by the hinge 77b.
By locking the locking tip portion 81 to the locking piece receiving portion 82, the bag opening 61 into which the tubular portion 51 is inserted can be fixed, and the contents C can be safely and easily taken out. .

[0017] In pouring jig P ₃ of the present embodiment is to open the upper edges of the bag 60 in the entire width, may be sandwiched in its entirety width, as shown in FIG. 5, the opening portion 61 may be sandwiched with both ends folded. The corners of the bag 60 may be opened and mounted. Pouring jig P ₃ of the present embodiment by mounting the detachable lid R ₂ in the tubular portion 51 can also be utilized as a dispensing container capable of non-refillable applications.

[0018] In any of the above, it is more preferable that the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion be a cylindrical portion having a diameter that becomes smaller toward the inner side of the bag when inserted into the bag. This is because, when the tubular portion is inserted into the opening portion of the bag, the tip portion is small, so that it becomes easy to insert the tubular portion. Further, the cross section of the outlet of the cylindrical portion is not limited to a circle, but may be modified. For example, by forming a star-shaped cross section, the shape of the product can be changed when the contents such as mayonnaise and whipped cream are extruded.

The pouring jigs P ₁ , P ₂ and P ₃ of the present invention are:
It can be molded by an injection molding method using a synthetic resin. As the resin to be used, a material having good moldability, water resistance, and properties with respect to the contents having no components eluted in the contents and having no alteration or deformation depending on the contents is used. Specifically, resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene rubber, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ionomer, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polystyrene, and polyamide can be used.

A bag 3 for mounting the pouring jig P according to the present invention.
0 and 40 will be described. The form of the bag is not particularly limited, and can be used for most types of bags. These are, for example, flat bags (two-sided seal, three-sided seal, four-sided seal), gusset bags, self-standing bags, and other deformable seal bags. Further, the material of the bag is not limited, but it may be a bag made of a single film made of polyethylene, polypropylene, or the like. More preferably, the bag is formed of As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the simplest configuration of the laminate in this case is a material 100 composed of a base material layer and a sealant layer, and if necessary, as shown in FIG. A laminate in which an intermediate layer 103 is provided between the material layer 101 and the sealant layer 102 may be used. Also, in order to ensure the adhesion between the layers,
An adhesive layer 104 or an adhesive resin layer containing an appropriate anchoring agent may be provided between the base layer 101 and the sealant layer 102, or between the base layer and the intermediate layer, or between the intermediate layer and the sealant layer. As the base layer 101, various plastic films, paper, synthetic paper, etc., which have tensile strength and excellent dimensional stability and are suitable for processing such as printing and laminating are used. In particular, a biaxially stretched film of the plastic film or the like can be suitably used. Specific resins constituting the plastic film include:
Examples include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, nylon, and polycarbonate. Further, as the sealant layer, when transporting a bag filled with the contents,
Laminating a film made of a resin with excellent physical properties and without pinholes, and without sealing, due to falling, impact, vibration, etc. A film is formed and laminated on a substrate by using an extruder. As the resin used as the sealant layer 102, polyethylene, polypropylene,
Examples include an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a linear low-density polyethylene, an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer polymerized using a single-site catalyst, and an ionomer. Further, as the intermediate layer 103, a film, a metal foil, or the like having properties such as gas barrier properties, moisture proof properties, and ultraviolet blocking properties may be laminated for preserving the contents. As the intermediate layer 103, a non-stretched or stretched film made of nylon, polyethylene terephthalate, ethylene / vinyl alcohol copolymer, or the like, or a metal such as aluminum, or an oxide such as aluminum oxide or silicon oxide is deposited on these films. Can be used.

As described above, the spout jig P of the present invention eliminates the need to attach spouts to all bags.
Even if a bag without a spout filled with a liquid or the like is purchased, it can be stably transferred to another container or refilled at home or the like. In addition, by attaching a detachable lid to the outlet end of the cylindrical portion of the pouring jig P of the present invention, the contents filled in the bag can be used without refilling. It became so.

[0022]

If the pouring jig of the present invention is prepared in each household or the like, even if a bag without a spout filled with liquid or the like is purchased, it can be used at home or the like. By mounting the pouring jig of the invention, it is possible to stably transfer or refill to another container. Therefore, since it is not necessary to attach the spouts to all the bags, it is possible to reduce the amount of waste and to reduce the cost of the packaging material. Also,
By attaching a detachable lid to the outlet end of the cylindrical portion of the pouring jig, the contents filled in the bag can be dispensed and used as it is without refilling the contents filled in the bag. It became so.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an embodiment of a pouring jig according to the present invention;
(A) A perspective view showing a state in which a pour jig is attached to a bag.
(B) A perspective view of a bag having an opening portion, (c) X ₁ -X ₁
Partial sectional view

FIG. 2 is a perspective view, (b) plan view, and (c) front view of the pouring jig of the pouring jig of FIG. 1 before being attached to a bag.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the pouring jig of the present invention.
(A) a perspective view, a perspective view, (c) X ₂ -X ₂ parts cross-sectional view of a state of inserting the cylindrical portion (b) the bag

4A and 4B are a perspective view, a plan view, and a front view, respectively, showing a cylindrical portion and a holding portion of the pouring jig of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a packaging material for explaining a bag material for mounting the pouring jig of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

P ₁ , P ₂ , P ₃ Dispensing jig C Contents R ₁ , R ₂ Lid 1,21,51 Tubular part (semi-cylindrical body) 2,22,52 Nipping part 3,23,53 Tubular part Receiving recess 4 fixing convex boss 5 fixing hole 6, 26, 56 annular projection 7, 27, 77 hinge 8, 58 screw 10 fitting recess 11 fitting projection 12 flange 30, 40, 60 bag 31, 41, Reference Signs List 61 Opening part 32, 42, 62 Seal part around bag periphery 80 Locking piece 81 Locking tip part 82 Locking piece receiving part 100 Packaging material forming bag 101 Base material layer 102 Sealant layer 103 Intermediate layer 104 Adhesive layer

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[Submission date] February 5, 1998

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[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an embodiment of a pouring jig according to the present invention;
(A) A perspective view showing a state in which a pour jig is attached to a bag.
(B) is a perspective view of a bag forming the opening portion, _(c) X ₁ -X 1
Partial sectional view

FIG. 2 is a perspective view, (b) plan view, and (c) front view of the pouring jig of the pouring jig of FIG. 1 before being attached to a bag.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the pouring jig of the present invention.
(A) a perspective view, a perspective view, _(c) X ₂ -X 2 parts cross-sectional view of a state of inserting the cylindrical portion (b) the bag

4A and 4B are a perspective view, a plan view, and a front view, respectively, showing a cylindrical portion and a holding portion of the pouring jig of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the pouring jig according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the pouring jig shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a packaging material for explaining a material of a bag for mounting the pouring jig of the present invention.

[Description of Signs] P ₁ , P ₂ , P ₃ Dispensing jig C Contents R ₁ , R ₂ Lids 1,21,51, Tubular part (semi-cylindrical body) 2,22,52 Nipping part 3 , 23, 53 Cylinder receiving recess 4 Fixing convex boss 5 Fixing hole 6, 26, 56 Annular projection 7, 27, 77 Hinge 8, 58 Screw 10 Fitting recess 11 Fitting projection 12 Flange 30, 40, Reference Signs List 60 bag 31, 41, 61 opening part 32, 42, 62 seal part of bag peripheral part 80 locking piece 81 locking tip part 82 locking piece receiving part 100 packaging material forming bag 101 base material layer 102 sealant layer 103 Intermediate layer 104 Adhesive layer

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A pouring jig for pouring out said liquid from an opening portion formed by cutting off an end of a bag containing a fluid, said jig being inserted into the bag, Forming a cylindrical portion forming a liquid extraction flow path, and further comprising a holding member for fixing the bag and the cylindrical portion inserted into the opening portion of the bag, and a function for holding the bag; jig. 2. The pouring jig according to claim 1, wherein said jig is integrally formed. 3. The pouring jig according to claim 1, wherein an outer diameter of the pouring cylinder has a taper that decreases toward an inner side of the bag. 4. The pouring jig according to claim 1, further comprising a detachable lid at an outlet of said cylindrical portion.