JPWO2008093631A1 - Packing body for honeycomb structure - Google Patents

Abstract

A shallow box in which pockets 5 complementary to the end face of the honeycomb structure 4 are formed, and one of the two trays 1 on the side of the lower end face of the honeycomb structure 4 is enclosed from outside. The package 20 for a honeycomb structure including the tray tray 2 in a shape enables lateral access from the side (side) so that the robot arm and the hand can easily store and take out the honeycomb structure. .

Description

  The present invention relates to a package for a honeycomb structure that is easily laterally accessed when the honeycomb structure is accommodated or taken out.

  As a catalyst or filter for purifying exhaust gas for automobiles, a honeycomb structure having a columnar shape having a circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axial direction is used. When such a honeycomb structure is shipped as a product, an operation for packing the honeycomb structure is performed so that the honeycomb structure can be easily transported and stored without being damaged. In packaging, conventionally, a packaging box made of a material such as plastic or cardboard is generally used as a packaging body.

Incidentally, Patent Literature 1 can be cited as a prior literature relating to packing of the honeycomb structure.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-226837

  When the package is a box, there is a side surface that is integrated with the bottom surface, so that the side surface becomes a wall, and the packed honeycomb structure is stable during transportation and protected during storage. There is an advantage that it is easy to handle the body. However, since the package is a box, it is difficult to automate when the honeycomb structure is accommodated (that is, packed) in the package or when the packed honeycomb structure is taken out from the package. Was holding. This is due to the fact that since it is a box, access at the time of accommodation and removal is limited to the upper surface, so that it is difficult for a general-purpose robot arm and hand to grip the honeycomb structure.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the side (side surface) of the package body so that the robot arm and the hand can easily store and remove the honeycomb structure from the package body. An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging means that enables processing (referred to as lateral access). As a result of repeated research, it has been found that this object can be achieved by using the package shown below.

  That is, first, according to the present invention, a packing body for packing a honeycomb structure having a columnar shape, which has a plate shape and has a tray having a cylindrical or elliptical column shape pocket, There is provided a package for a honeycomb structure including a shallow box-shaped tray pack that includes two and includes at least one of the two trays enclosed from outside. 1 is also referred to as a package for honeycomb structure 1).

  In the first package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, it is preferable that the tray pack can accommodate a plurality of trays. This means that the first package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention includes a plurality of trays with respect to one tray pack. According to this preferred embodiment, a large number of honeycomb structures can be accommodated in one tray pack via a plurality of trays.

  In the first honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention, the tray pack is preferably a molded body made of paper. A typical example is a corrugated cardboard having cushioning properties.

  The shallow box-shaped tray pack encloses, for example, a tray that accommodates the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure from the outside. The shallow box shape is a form like a shallow box, and can also be expressed as a shape in which a low wall stands on the periphery of a flat plate or a shape like a tray used at home. Since this tray pack encloses the tray from the outside, it can be said that the inside of the shallow box shape is complementary to the shape of the tray, for example, the plane of the inner shape of the tray pack and the outer shape of the tray. A rectangle is adopted as the shape.

  When the honeycomb structure is packed by using the first honeycomb structure packing body according to the present invention, the honeycomb structure is fixed by trays at the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion, respectively, and further, the tray together with the tray is disposed on the lower end surface portion side. Fits in the pack. When the honeycomb structure is packed using the first honeycomb structure packing body according to the present invention, a packing member is provided on the side surface side in the packing state and on the peripheral surface side of the honeycomb structure body. Does not exist and is open. As will be described later, a protective member surrounding the packed honeycomb structure from the side surface can be further provided. Even when the protective member is provided, the protective member is integrated with the tray and the tray pack in a box. It can be easily removed and does not hinder lateral access.

  If necessary, the tray pack can be gripped without touching the honeycomb structure by fixing the tray on the upper end surface portion side and the tray pack on the lower end surface portion side of the honeycomb structure with a band or the like. Can be transported. When tying with a band, it is preferable to lay a plate-like cover made of corrugated cardboard, for example, on the upper side of the tray on the upper end surface portion side of the honeycomb structure. This is because the tray, the tray pack, and the entire honeycomb structure packed with them can be easily fixed, and the tray is hardly damaged.

  The tray pack encloses at least one of the two trays from the outside. The tray pack includes two tray packs, a tray for storing the upper end surface portion of the honeycomb structure, and a tray for storing the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure. It is also preferable to adopt a mode in which both are enclosed from the outside. In this aspect, there is no need for a plate-like cover made of corrugated cardboard that is laid on the upper side of the tray when being bound by a band. Since the two trays sandwiching the honeycomb structure and supporting the two tray packs are further sandwiched from the outside by two tray packs, if the outside of the two tray packs is bundled with a band or the like, the tray, the tray pack, and those This is because the entire honeycomb structure packed in (1) can be easily fixed, the band or the like does not touch the tray, and the tray is not damaged.

  Next, according to the present invention, there is provided a packing body for packing a columnar honeycomb structure, which has a plate shape and has a cylindrical or elliptical column shaped pocket formed on one side or both sides. Is provided, and a package for a honeycomb structure is provided in which trays having pockets on only one side are arranged in the uppermost and lowermost stages, and trays having pockets on both sides are arranged in the middle (according to the present invention). Also referred to as a second honeycomb structure packing body).

  Here, the uppermost stage and the lowermost stage indicate a positional relationship for only the tray. In an aspect in which a pallet is provided as will be described later, the pallet may be positioned at the uppermost or lowermost stage of the package (entire).

  In the present specification, when the honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention is simply referred to, the first honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention and the second honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention. Both.

The second package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention further includes a pallet in contact with one surface of at least one of the trays, and the pallet and the one tray are (a) or ( It is preferable that it is locked by having the form of b).
(A) The pallet is provided with a plurality of recesses or protrusions, the one tray is provided with a plurality of protrusions or recesses, and the pallet recesses or protrusions are loosely fitted with the protrusions or recesses of the one tray. Yes.
(B) The pallet and the one tray are provided with a plurality of recesses, and are provided with a plurality of coupling members, and the coupling members are loosely fitted in the recesses provided in the pallet and the one tray.

  In the form of (a), for example, in wood processing, the bulge and the tray are engaged with each other by playing a role such that the convex part is a tenon and the concave part is a tenon hole. However, the second packaging body for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention is a packaging body and needs to be easily removed, so that the convex portion needs to be loosely fitted in the concave portion. In the form (b), for example, in wood processing, the connecting member serves as a dowel, the recess serves as a dowel hole, and the pallet and the tray are locked. However, the second packaging body for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention is a packaging body and needs to be easily removed, so that the coupling member needs to be loosely fitted in the recess.

In the second package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, it is preferable that two of the trays are locked by having the form (1) or (2).
(1) Of two trays, one tray is provided with a plurality of concave portions, the other tray is provided with a plurality of convex portions, and the concave portions of one tray and the convex portions of the other trays are loosely fitted. .
(2) Each of the two trays is provided with a plurality of recesses, and is provided with a plurality of coupling members, and the coupling members are loosely fitted into the recesses respectively provided in the two trays.

  In the form of (1), for example, in wood processing, the convex portion plays a role such as a tenon and the concave portion serves as a tenon hole, and the two trays are locked. However, the second packaging body for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention is a packaging body and needs to be easily removed, so that the convex portion needs to be loosely fitted in the concave portion. In the form (2), for example, in wood processing, the connecting member serves as a dowel and the recess serves as a dowel hole, and the two trays are locked. However, the second packaging body for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention is a packaging body and needs to be easily removed, so that the coupling member needs to be loosely fitted in the recess.

  The package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention is used for standing and packing a honeycomb structure that is a columnar body (with the axial direction of the columnar body being a vertical direction). The tray has a plate shape as a whole, and the tray is formed with a pocket complementary to the end surface portion of the honeycomb structure, and one of the two trays has, for example, a pocket of the honeycomb structure. The lower end surface portion (also referred to as the lower end surface portion) is accommodated, the honeycomb structure is accommodated in the pocket of the other tray, for example, the upper end surface portion (also referred to as the upper end surface portion), and the honeycomb structure is sandwiched between the two trays. Support. The end surface portion of the honeycomb structure is a three-dimensional portion including an end surface and a side surface in the vicinity of the end surface.

  In the package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of pockets are formed on one side (one side or the other side) or both sides of a tray having a plate shape. In this aspect, a plurality of honeycomb structures can be accommodated by two trays sandwiching the honeycomb structure.

  In the package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, the tray is preferably a molded body mainly composed of any one of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, vinyl chloride, iron, and aluminum. When the tray is formed of a plastic material such as polypropylene, polyethylene, or polyethylene terephthalate, the thickness is preferably about 0.3 to 2.0 mm.

Next, according to the present invention, there is provided a packing body in which a honeycomb structure having a columnar shape is packed, which has a plate shape, and a pocket complementary to the end surface portion of the honeycomb structure is formed on one surface. At least two trays, the end faces of the honeycomb structure are fitted into the pockets of two of the at least two trays, and the honeycomb structure is packaged. However, there is provided a package for a honeycomb structure formed by packing the honeycomb structure, which is locked by having the form (x) or (y).
(X) One of the two trays is provided with a plurality of concave portions, the other tray is provided with a plurality of convex portions, and the concave portions of one tray and the convex portions of the other trays are loosely fitted. .
(Y) Each of the two trays is provided with a plurality of recesses, and is provided with a plurality of coupling members, and the coupling members are loosely fitted into the recesses respectively provided in the two trays.

  In the honeycomb structure packing body formed by packing the honeycomb structure according to the present invention, the protection for surrounding the honeycomb structure and the tray into which the end face portion of the honeycomb structure is fitted from the side surface side of the honeycomb structure is provided. It is preferable to further comprise a member.

  In the package for a honeycomb structure formed by packing the honeycomb structure according to the present invention, the protective member is preferably plate-shaped or film-shaped. Examples of the plate-like protective member include a corrugated cardboard (paper), and examples of the film-like protective member include a plastic film or sheet mainly composed of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or vinyl chloride. I can do it.

  The first package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention includes two trays in which pockets having a columnar shape or an elliptic column shape corresponding to a shape complementary to the end surface portion of the honeycomb structure are formed, and A shallow box-shaped tray pack that encloses and accommodates at least one of the two trays from the outside. In the usage mode, the two trays accommodate the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure. The body is fixed, and on the side of the lower end surface portion, the tray is further accommodated in the tray pack. Therefore, when the honeycomb structure is accommodated and taken out, it is a package that does not become a box whose access is limited to the upper surface, and since it can be laterally accessed, it is easy to automate using a general-purpose robot arm and hand. .

  Specifically, in order to pack the honeycomb structure using the first honeycomb structure packing body according to the present invention, first, a shallow box-shaped tray pack is arranged, and one tray is placed inside thereof. . Next, the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure is placed in the pocket of the tray. For example, using a general-purpose robot arm and hand, hold the honeycomb structure upright, hold the peripheral surface of the honeycomb structure, move it in the horizontal direction (ie, perform lateral access), and It is possible to store the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure in the pocket by releasing after moving to the top. Then, another tray is put on the upper end surface portion of the honeycomb structure and fixed with a band or the like, if necessary, to complete packing with the minimum configuration.

  Further, in order to take out the honeycomb structure packed as described above from the first honeycomb structure packing body according to the present invention, the order can be reversed. First, after loosening and removing the band used for fixing, one tray is removed from the upper end surface of the honeycomb structure. Then, a standing honeycomb structure in which the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket of the other tray appears, and this is placed on the honeycomb structure by using, for example, a general-purpose robot arm and hand (honeycomb structure body). By moving it in the horizontal direction after pulling out the lower end surface part from the pocket of the tray. The honeycomb structure can be taken out.

  The first package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention has two trays and a tray pack as the minimum constituent elements, as compared with a conventional packaging box made of a material such as plastic or cardboard. Less material usage. Naturally, the amount of waste after use and the end of its life is also reduced as compared with the prior art.

  In the first package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, the honeycomb structure is firmly fixed by the two trays in which the pockets are formed, and the tray to which the honeycomb structure is fixed is stored in the tray pack. The packed honeycomb structure is easy to transport and has high stability during transportation.

  A second package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention includes two trays each formed with a pocket having a cylindrical shape or an elliptical column shape corresponding to a shape complementary to an end surface portion of the honeycomb structure. The two trays are locked by having the form (1) or (2) described above, and in the usage mode, the two trays locked to each other are used as the upper ends of the honeycomb structure. The honeycomb structure is fixed by accommodating the surface portion and the lower end surface portion. Preferably, the tray is placed on the pallet together with the lower end surface portion, and the tray and the pallet are also locked. Therefore, when the honeycomb structure is accommodated and taken out, it is a package that does not become a box whose access is limited to the upper surface, and since it can be laterally accessed, it is easy to automate using a general-purpose robot arm and hand. .

  Specifically, in order to pack the honeycomb structure using the second packing body for the honeycomb structure according to the present invention, first, preferably a pallet is arranged, and one tray is arranged thereon. Next, the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure is placed in the pocket of the tray. For example, using a general-purpose robot arm and hand, hold the honeycomb structure upright, hold the peripheral surface of the honeycomb structure, move it in the horizontal direction (ie, perform lateral access), and It is possible to store the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure in the pocket by releasing after moving to the top. Then, another tray is put on the upper end surface portion of the honeycomb structure and fixed with a band or the like, if necessary, to complete packing with the minimum configuration.

  Further, in order to take out the honeycomb structure packed as described above from the second honeycomb structure packing body according to the present invention, the order can be reversed. First, after loosening and removing the band used for fixing, one tray is removed from the upper end surface of the honeycomb structure. Then, a standing honeycomb structure in which the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket of the other tray appears, and this is placed on the honeycomb structure by using, for example, a general-purpose robot arm and hand (honeycomb structure body). By moving it in the horizontal direction after pulling out the lower end surface part from the pocket of the tray. The honeycomb structure can be taken out.

  The second package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention has two latched trays as minimum components, and preferably includes a pallet, and is made of a conventional material such as plastic or cardboard. Less material is used than packaging boxes. Naturally, the amount of waste after use and the end of its life is also reduced as compared with the prior art.

  In the second package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, the honeycomb structure is firmly fixed by two trays in which pockets are formed, and the trays to which the honeycomb structure is fixed are mutually locked. Furthermore, the honeycomb structure fixed by the two trays is placed on a pallet locked with the trays. Therefore, the packed honeycomb structure is easy to transport and has high stability during transportation. This is because the tray and pallet are not displaced during transportation.

  In the preferred embodiment, the package for a honeycomb structure formed by packing the honeycomb structure according to the present invention further includes a tray and a protective member that surrounds the packed honeycomb structure from the side surface. The honeycomb structure is protected and hardly damaged during transportation and storage in the same manner as when the package is a box.

1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a first honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the honeycomb structure is packed using the honeycomb structure packing body shown in FIG. 1, partially through the inside. It is a perspective view which shows other embodiment of the 1st package for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the honeycomb structure is packed using the honeycomb structure packing body shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows other embodiment of the 1st package for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the honeycomb structure is packed using the honeycomb structure packing body shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows one Embodiment of the 2nd package for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention, and is the side view which saw through one part. FIG. 8 is a plan view of one tray constituting the honeycomb structure package shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a side view of one tray constituting the package for a honeycomb structure shown in FIG. 7. It is a top view of the other tray which comprises the package for honeycomb structures shown by FIG. It is a side view of the other tray which comprises the package for honeycomb structures shown by FIG. It is a top view of the pallet which comprises the package for honeycomb structures shown by FIG. It is a figure which shows other embodiment of the 2nd packaging body for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention, and is the side view which saw through partially. It is a figure which shows other embodiment of the 2nd packaging body for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention, and is the side view which saw through one part. It is a figure which shows other embodiment of the 2nd packaging body for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention, and is the side view which saw through one part.

Explanation of symbols

1,31,51 Tray 2,32,52 Tray pack 4 Honeycomb structure 4a (Honeycomb structure) upper end surface portion 5,35,55 Pocket 6,36,56 (Normal) Pallet 7 Cover 8, 38, 48 Waterproof Drip-proof member 10, 50 Band 11, 61 Protection member 20, 40, 60 Honeycomb structure packing body 70, 130, 140, 150 Honeycomb structure packing body 101, 102, 131, 132, 141, 142, 151 152 Tray 105, 135, 145, 155 Pocket 106, 136, 146, 156 Pallet 107, 137, 147, 153, 157 Convex part 108, 138, 144, 148, 154, 158 Concave part 109, 139, 149, 159 Fork difference Entrance

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with appropriate reference to the drawings, but the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. Various changes, modifications, improvements, and substitutions can be added based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the drawings show preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited by the modes shown in the drawings or the information shown in the drawings. In practicing or verifying the present invention, the same means as described in this specification or equivalent means can be applied, but preferred means are those described below.

  First, FIG.1 and FIG.2 is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the 1st packaging body for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention. FIG. 1 shows one set of two honeycomb structures 4 and a honeycomb structure package 20 that can package the two honeycomb structures 4. In FIG. 2, six sets of the honeycomb structure packaging bodies 20 shown in FIG. 1 are used per stage and stacked in three stages, for a total of 36 bodies (= 2 × 6 × 3). The appearance of packaging is depicted partially through the interior.

  The package 20 for a honeycomb structure shown in FIG. 1 can be stacked in multiple stages as shown in FIG. The honeycomb structure packing body 20 includes two trays 1 (one set) and one shallow box-shaped tray pack 2. Each of the two trays 1 is a tray made of, for example, polypropylene that supports and fixes the two honeycomb structures 4 at the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion thereof, and the end surface portions (the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure 4). ) And two pockets 5 complementary to each other.

  The tray pack 2 is, for example, a corrugated cardboard tray that encloses the tray 1 on the side of the lower end surface portion (in FIG. 1) of the honeycomb structure 4 of the two trays 1 from the outside. A tray pack 2 shown in FIG. 1 accommodates one tray 1.

  In order to pack the 36 honeycomb structures 4 in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 2, 18 sets of the honeycomb structure packing bodies 20 are used as follows. The following operations can all be automated using a general-purpose robot arm and hand, and lateral access is possible when the honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated in the tray 1.

  First, when the honeycomb structure packaging body 20 is stacked in three stages, a cover 7 (see FIG. 2) that is to be disposed at the lowest stage of the stacked laminate is disposed. The cover 7 is, for example, a cardboard plate-like body, and is also provided on the uppermost surface of the stacked laminate and between the steps. Next, six first-stage tray packs 2 are arranged on the lowermost cover 7, and the trays 1 are stored in the respective tray packs 2. Then, after the twelve honeycomb structures 4 for the first stage are accommodated in each tray 1 so that the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 5, the tray 1 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 5. Put on. This completes the first stage.

  The second and subsequent steps are performed according to the first step. That is, a cover 7 for the first and second stages is arranged on the tray 1 on the upper end surface side of the first stage honeycomb structure 4, and the second stage is placed on the cover 7. 6 tray packs 2 are arranged, and each tray pack 2 is further provided with 12 trays of honeycomb structure 4 for the second stage so that the tray 1 is accommodated in each tray pack 2 and the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 5. 1, the honeycomb structure 4 is covered with the tray 1 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 5. This completes the second stage. Then, a cover 7 for the second and third stages is disposed on the tray 1 on the side of the upper end surface portion of the second-stage honeycomb structure 4, and the third stage is disposed on the cover 7. 6 tray packs 2 are arranged. Further, the trays 1 are accommodated in the respective tray packs 2, and the twelve honeycomb structures 4 for the third stage are placed in each tray so that the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 5. 1, the honeycomb structure 4 is covered with the tray 1 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 5. This completes the third stage.

  Thereafter, the side surfaces of the three-layer stack are surrounded by using, for example, a corrugated cardboard protection member 11 (see FIG. 2). Then, a cover 7 is disposed on the uppermost surface of the laminate, and further, on the uppermost cover 7 (and also on the protective member 11 on the side surface if necessary), for example, a waterproof film made of a polyethylene film. Cover with the drip-proof member 8, and fix the entire three-layer stack with the band 10. And if the laminated body bundled with the band 10 is placed on, for example, a (normal) pallet 6 made of plywood, it can be stored in a warehouse for a predetermined period or transported from the warehouse to a predetermined place. The preferred three-tier packaging shown in FIG. 2 is completed.

  Next, FIG.3 and FIG.4 is a perspective view which shows other embodiment of the 1st packaging body for honeycomb structures which concerns on this invention. FIG. 3 shows one set of twelve honeycomb structures 4 and a honeycomb structure packing body 40 capable of packing the twelve honeycomb structures 4. FIG. 4 shows a honeycomb structure 4 having a total of 36 bodies (= 12 × 1 × 3) using one set of the honeycomb structure packaging bodies 40 shown in FIG. The appearance of packaging is depicted partially through the interior.

  The package 40 for a honeycomb structure shown in FIG. 3 can be stacked in multiple stages as shown in FIG. The packing body 40 for the honeycomb structure has two sets of trays 31 (tray) (four, one is omitted in FIG. 3) and two shallow box-like tray packs 32 (tray packs) (1 Set). Each of the two trays 31 is a tray made of, for example, polyethylene that supports and fixes the six honeycomb structures 4 at the upper end surface portion 4a and the lower end surface portion thereof, and the end surfaces of the honeycomb structure 4 (upper end surface portions 4a and 4a). The lower end surface portion) and six complementary pockets 35 are formed in each.

  The tray pack 32 includes a tray 31 on the lower end surface side of the honeycomb structure 4 (in FIG. 3) for each set of the honeycomb structure packaging bodies 40 (in FIG. 3), and the honeycomb structure 4. Two of them are provided in the tray 31 on the side of the upper end surface portion 4a (over the outside). The tray pack 32 is a cardboard tray, for example, as in the tray pack 2 described above. In the tray pack 32 shown in FIG. 3, two trays 31 can be accommodated one by one.

  In order to pack the 36 honeycomb structures 4 in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 4, three sets of the honeycomb structure packing bodies 40 are used as follows. The following operations can all be automated using a general-purpose robot arm and hand, and lateral access is possible when the honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated in the tray 31.

  First, the first-stage tray pack 32 is disposed in the honeycomb structure packaging body 40. Then, the two trays 31 are stored in the tray pack 32. Next, after the 12 honeycomb structural bodies 4 for the first stage are accommodated in 6 pieces in one tray 31 so that the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 35, the upper end surface portion 4 a is accommodated in the pocket 5. One tray 31 is put on the honeycomb structure 4 for each body, and two trays 31 are put together. Thereafter, one tray pack 32 is covered from above the two trays 31 covered on the honeycomb structure 4. This completes the first stage.

  The second and subsequent steps are performed according to the first step. That is, the second-stage tray pack 32 is arranged on the tray pack 32 that covers the upper end surface portion 4a side of the first-stage honeycomb structure 4. Then, after the two trays 31 are stored in the tray pack 32, the 12 honeycomb structures 4 for the second stage are placed in the tray 31 so that the lower end surface portion fits in the pocket 35. In addition, the six honeycomb structures 4 are covered with one tray 31 so that the upper end surface portion 4a is accommodated in the pocket 5, and the two trays 31 are also covered. Thereafter, one tray pack 32 is covered from above the two trays 31 covered on the honeycomb structure 4. This completes the second stage. Then, the third-stage tray pack 32 is disposed on the tray pack 32 that covers the upper end surface portion 4a side of the second-stage honeycomb structure 4. Then, after the two trays 31 are stored in the tray pack 32, the twelve honeycomb structure bodies 4 for the third stage are arranged in a single tray 31 so that the lower end surface portion fits in the pocket 35. In addition, the six honeycomb structures 4 are covered with one tray 31 so that the upper end surface portion 4a is accommodated in the pocket 35, and the two trays 31 are also covered. Thereafter, one tray pack 32 is covered from above the two trays 31 covered on the honeycomb structure 4. This completes the third stage.

  Thereafter, the entire three-layer stack is covered with a waterproof and drip-proof member 38 made of, for example, a polyethylene film (see FIG. 4). Then, if the laminated body covered with the waterproof and drip-proof member 38 is placed on a (normal) pallet 36 made of, for example, plywood, it is stored in a warehouse for a predetermined period or transported from the warehouse to a predetermined place. The three-tiered packaging shown in FIG. 4 is completed. In the packaging mode shown in FIG. 4, the three-layer stacked body is not bundled entirely with a band, but only with a waterproof and drip-proof member 38 (stretch film) that is also effective as a binding member. It is fixed.

  Next, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are perspective views showing still another embodiment of the first honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention. FIG. 5 shows one set of 16 honeycomb structures 4 and a honeycomb structure packaging body 60 capable of packing the 16 honeycomb structures 4. FIG. 6 shows a honeycomb structure 4 having a total of 48 bodies (= 16 × 1 × 3) using one set of the honeycomb structure packaging bodies 60 shown in FIG. The appearance of packaging is depicted partially through the interior.

  The honeycomb structure packaging body 60 shown in FIG. 5 can be stacked in multiple stages as shown in FIG. The honeycomb structure packing body 60 includes four sets of trays 51 (tray) (eight, three are omitted in FIG. 5) and two shallow box-shaped tray packs 52 (tray packs) (1 Set). Each of the two trays 51 is a tray made of, for example, polyethylene that supports and fixes the four honeycomb structures 4 at the upper end surface portion 4a and the lower end surface portion thereof, and the end surface portions (upper end surface portion 4a and The lower end surface portion) and four complementary pockets 55 are respectively formed.

  The tray pack 52 is configured to accommodate the tray 51 on the side of the lower end surface portion of the honeycomb structure 4 (in FIG. 5) per one set of the honeycomb structure packing bodies 60 (in FIG. 5), and the honeycomb structure 4 Two of them are provided on the tray 51 on the upper end surface portion 4a side (covered from the outside). The tray pack 52 is a cardboard tray, for example, like the tray packs 2 and 32 described above. In the tray pack 52 shown in FIG. 5, four trays 31 can be accommodated one by one.

  In order to pack the 48 honeycomb structures 4 in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 6, three sets of the honeycomb structure packing bodies 60 are used as follows. The following operations can all be automated using a general-purpose robot arm and hand, and lateral access is possible when the honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated in the tray 51.

  First, the first-stage tray pack 52 is arranged in the honeycomb structure packaging body 60. Then, four trays 51 are stored in the tray pack 52. Next, four 16-stage honeycomb structures 4 for the first stage are accommodated in each tray 51 so that the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 55, and then the upper end surface portion 4 a is accommodated in the pocket 5. One tray 51 is put on the honeycomb structure 4 of each body, and four trays 51 are put together. Thereafter, one tray pack 52 is placed from above the four trays 51 placed on the honeycomb structure 4. This completes the first stage.

  The second and subsequent steps are performed according to the first step. That is, the second-stage tray pack 52 is arranged on the tray pack 52 that covers the upper end surface portion 4a side of the first-stage honeycomb structure 4. Then, after the four trays 51 are stored in the tray pack 52, the 16 honeycomb structures 4 for the second stage are arranged in the tray 55 so that the lower end surface portion is stored in the tray 55. In addition, the four honeycomb structures 4 are covered with one tray 51 so that the upper end surface portion 4a is accommodated in the pocket 5, and the four trays 51 are also covered. Thereafter, one tray pack 52 is placed from above the four trays 51 placed on the honeycomb structure 4. This completes the second stage. Then, the third-stage tray pack 52 is disposed on the tray pack 52 that covers the upper end surface portion 4a side of the second-stage honeycomb structure 4. Then, after the four trays 51 are stored in the tray pack 52, the 16 honeycomb structures 4 for the third stage are arranged in the tray 55 so that the lower end surface portion is stored in the tray 55. In addition, the four honeycomb structures 4 are covered with one tray 51 so that the upper end surface portion 4 a is accommodated in the pocket 55, and the four trays 51 are covered together. Thereafter, one tray pack 52 is placed from above the four trays 51 placed on the honeycomb structure 4. This completes the third stage.

  After that, for example, the side surface of the three-layer stack is surrounded by using a cardboard plate-shaped protection member 61 (see FIG. 6). Then, the uppermost surface of the laminated body is covered with a waterproof and drip-proof member 48 made of, for example, a polyethylene film, and the entire three-layered laminated body is fastened with a band 50 and fixed. And if the laminated body bundled with the band 50 is placed on a (normal) pallet 56 made of plywood, for example, it can be stored in a warehouse for a predetermined period of time or transported from the warehouse to a predetermined place. The preferred three-tier packaging shown in FIG. 6 is completed.

  In the above description of the first embodiment of the packaging body for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, the honeycomb structure is formed into a three-layer stack using a tray and a tray pack, and then FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, the protective member, the waterproof drip-proof member and the pallet are used as a packing form suitable for transportation, but after obtaining a three-layer stacked body, the whole is directly used, for example, It is also possible to transport in a box-like pallet such as Palletine (registered trademark).

  Next, FIGS. 7 to 12 are perspective views showing an embodiment of the second packing body for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention. FIG. 7 shows one set of 64 honeycomb structures 4 and a honeycomb structure packing body 70 capable of packing the 64 honeycomb structures 4. FIG. 8 is a plan view of the tray 101 that constitutes the honeycomb structure packaging body 70, and FIG. 9 is a side view of the tray 101. FIG. 10 is a plan view of the tray 102 constituting the honeycomb structure packaging body 70, and FIG. 11 is a side view of the tray 102. FIG. 12 is a plan view of the pallet 106 constituting the packing body 70 for the honeycomb structure. Since FIG. 7 is a side view with a partial perspective, only a total of 1/4 of the 16 honeycomb structures 4 are shown.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the honeycomb structure packing body 70 can stack the trays 101 and 102 in multiple stages. In FIG. 7, the trays 101 and 102 have five levels, and the honeycomb structure 4 is stacked in four levels therebetween. The honeycomb structure packing body 70 includes one pallet 106, eight (four / 1-stage × two-stage) trays 101 in contact with the upper surface (in FIG. 7) of the pallet 106, and twelve (four). / 1 stage × 3 stages) tray 102. Although omitted in FIG. 7, one upper side of the upper four trays 101 in FIG. 7 (two are shown in FIG. 7, which is a side view), is provided in the same manner as the lower side. A pallet 106 may be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the trays 101 and 102 are, for example, polypropylene trays that support and fix the four honeycomb structures 4 at the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion thereof. Four end surface portions (upper end surface portion and lower end surface portion) and four pockets 105 having a complementary shape are formed on each surface. Since the tray 101 is in contact with the pallet 106 on one side, the surface in contact with the pallet 106 is provided with four convex portions 107, and four pockets 105 are formed only on the other side. On the other hand, the tray 102 is formed with four pockets 105 on both sides.

  The pallet 106 includes a fork insertion port 109 and 16 recesses 108 so that the pallet 106 can be used for carrying a forklift. Then, one pallet 106 is combined with four trays 101 and is loosely fitted to four convex portions 107 of one tray 101 by four concave portions 108.

  In order to pack the 64 honeycomb structures 4 in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 7, one set of the honeycomb structure packing bodies 70 is used as follows. First, the pallet 106 is placed at a predetermined position. All subsequent operations can be automated using a general-purpose robot arm and hand. Lateral access is possible when the honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated in the trays 101 and 102.

  Next, four trays 101 in the first stage are arranged on the pallet 106 that is the lowest stage. At this time, the four convex portions 107 for each tray 101 are loosely fitted into the concave portions 108 of the pallet 106 to lock the pallet 106 and the tray 101. Then, four 16-layer honeycomb structures 4 for the first stage are housed in the tray 101 so that the lower end surface portion fits in the pocket 105. Thereafter, the tray 102 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 105. This completes the first stage.

  The second and subsequent steps are performed according to the first step. That is, 16 bodies for the second stage are arranged so that the lower end surface part fits in the pocket 105 formed on the surface (the upper side) opposite to the tray 102 on the upper end surface part side in the first stage honeycomb structure 4. Four honeycomb structures 4 are accommodated. Thereafter, the tray 102 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 105. This completes the second stage. Then, 16 bodies for the third stage are arranged so that the lower end surface part fits in the pocket 105 formed on the opposite side (upper side) surface of the tray 102 on the upper end surface part side in the second stage honeycomb structure 4. Four honeycomb structures 4 are accommodated. Thereafter, the tray 102 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 105. This is the end of the third stage. Furthermore, 16 bodies for the fourth stage are arranged so that the lower end surface part fits in the pocket 105 formed on the opposite side (upper side) of the tray 102 on the upper end surface part side in the third stage honeycomb structure 4. Four honeycomb structures 4 are accommodated. Thereafter, the tray 101 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 105. This completes the fourth stage.

  After that, if necessary, it is further covered with another pallet 106 which is the uppermost stage, and the side surface of the four-layer stack is surrounded by using a plate-shaped protective member made of cardboard, for example, For example, you may cover with the waterproof drip-proof member which consists of polyethylene films. Since the pallet 106 and the lowermost tray 101 are fitted to each other, the load deviation is prevented. Therefore, it is not necessary to tie and fix the entire stack of four stacks with a band. In this way, a four-tier packaging suitable for storage in the warehouse for a predetermined period or transportation from the warehouse to a predetermined location is completed.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the second honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention. FIG. 13 shows one set of nine honeycomb structures 4 and a honeycomb structure packing body 130 capable of packing the nine honeycomb structures 4. FIG. 13 is a partially transparent side view, but shows all the honeycomb structures 4.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the honeycomb structure packing body 130 is capable of stacking the trays 131 and 132 in multiple stages. In FIG. 13, the trays 131 and 132 have four stages, and the honeycomb structure 4 is stacked in three stages therebetween. The honeycomb structure packing body 130 includes one pallet 136, two (one / one stage × two stages) trays 131 in contact with the upper surface (in FIG. 13) of the pallet 136, and two (one). / 1 stage × 2 stages) tray 132. Although omitted in FIG. 13, one pallet 136 may be disposed on the upper side of the upper tray 131 in FIG. 13 in the same manner as the lower side.

  The trays 131 and 132 are, for example, polypropylene trays that support and fix the three honeycomb structures 4 at the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion thereof, and are end surfaces (upper end surface portion and lower end surface portion) of the honeycomb structure 4. And three complementary pockets 135 are formed on each side. Since the tray 131 is in contact with the pallet 136 on one side, the surface in contact with the pallet 136 is provided with two convex portions 137, and three pockets 135 are formed only on the other side. On the other hand, the tray 132 is formed with three pockets 135 on both sides.

  The pallet 136 includes a fork insertion port 139 and two recesses 138 so that the pallet 136 can be used for cargo handling of a forklift. The pallet 136 is combined with the tray 131 on a one-to-one basis and is loosely fitted to the two convex portions 137 of the tray 131 by the two concave portions 138.

  The method for packing the nine honeycomb structures 4 in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 13 is in accordance with the method of the honeycomb structure packing body 70 shown in FIG. Is omitted. In the same manner, the pallet 136 is first placed in a predetermined position, and the subsequent work can be completely automated using a general-purpose robot arm and hand, and the trays 131 and 132 of the honeycomb structure 4 are transferred to the trays 131 and 132. Lateral access is possible during accommodation.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the second honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention. FIG. 14 shows one set of nine honeycomb structures 4 and a honeycomb structure packing body 140 capable of packing the nine honeycomb structures 4. FIG. 14 is a side view partially seen through, but shows all the honeycomb structures 4.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the honeycomb structure packing body 140 is capable of stacking the trays 141 and 142 in multiple stages. In FIG. 14, the trays 141 and 142 have four levels, and the honeycomb structures 4 are stacked in three levels therebetween. The honeycomb structure packing body 140 includes one pallet 146, two (one / one step × two steps) trays 141 in contact with the upper surface (in FIG. 14) of the pallet 146, and two (one) / 1 stage × 2 stages) tray 142. Although omitted in FIG. 14, a single pallet 146 may be disposed on the upper side of the upper tray 141 in FIG. 14 in the same manner as the lower side.

  The trays 141 and 142 are, for example, polypropylene trays that support and fix the three honeycomb structures 4 at the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion thereof, and are end surfaces (upper end surface portion and lower end surface portion) of the honeycomb structure 4. And three complementary pockets 145 are formed on each side. Since the tray 141 is in contact with the pallet 146 on one side, the surface in contact with the pallet 146 is provided with two convex portions 147, and three pockets 145 are formed only on the other side. On the other hand, the tray 142 has three pockets 145 formed on both sides. In addition, in the honeycomb structure packaging body 140, the trays 141 and 142 are stacked in close contact with each other. Each of the trays 141 and 142 is provided with two concave portions 144 on the surface of the tray 141 and the tray 142 that are opposed to the tray 142, and two on each surface that the tray 141 and the tray 142 face ( A total of six) coupling members 143 are provided. The coupling member 143 is loosely fitted in the recesses 144 provided in the trays 141 and 142, and locks the trays 141 and 142 to each other.

  The pallet 146 includes a fork insertion port 149 and two recesses 148 so that the pallet 146 can be used for cargo handling of a forklift. The pallet 146 is combined with the tray 141 on a one-to-one basis and is loosely fitted to the two convex portions 147 of the tray 141 by the two concave portions 148.

  In order to pack the nine honeycomb structures 4 in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 14, one set of the honeycomb structure packing bodies 140 is used as follows. Initially, the pallet 146 is placed in place. All subsequent operations can be automated using a general-purpose robot arm and hand. Lateral access is possible when the honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated in the trays 141 and 142.

  Next, the first tray 141 is placed on the lowermost pallet 146. At this time, the two convex portions 147 of the tray 141 are loosely fitted into the concave portions 148 of the pallet 146, and the pallet 146 and the tray 141 are locked. Then, the three honeycomb structures 4 for the first stage are accommodated in the tray 141 so that the lower end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 145. Thereafter, the tray 142 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 145. At this time, the coupling member 143 is loosely fitted into the two concave portions 144 of the tray 141 before the tray 142 is covered, and the coupling member 143 is loosely fitted to the two concave portions 144 of the tray 142 when the tray 142 is covered. Thus, the tray 141 and the tray 142 are locked. This completes the first stage.

  The second and subsequent steps are performed according to the first step. That is, the three-stage structure for the second stage is arranged so that the lower end surface part fits in the pocket 145 formed on the surface (the upper side) opposite to the tray 142 on the upper end surface part side in the first-stage honeycomb structure 4. The honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated. Thereafter, the tray 142 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 145. At this time, before the new tray 142 is covered, the coupling member 143 is loosely fitted into the two concave portions 144 of the previously arranged tray 142, and when the new tray 142 is covered, the two concave portions 144 of the tray 142 are placed. The upper and lower two trays 142 are locked so that the coupling member 143 is loosely fitted to each other. This completes the second stage. Then, three bodies for the third stage are arranged so that the lower end surface part is accommodated in the pocket 145 formed on the surface (the upper side) opposite to the tray 142 on the upper end surface part side in the second stage honeycomb structure 4. The honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated. Thereafter, the tray 141 is put on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 145. At this time, before covering the tray 141, the coupling member 143 is loosely fitted into the two concave portions 144 of the tray 142 previously disposed, and when the tray 141 is covered, the coupling member 143 is disposed in the two concave portions 144 of the tray 141. So that the tray 141 and the tray 142 are locked. This is the end of the third stage.

  After that, if necessary, it is further covered with another pallet 146 which is the uppermost stage, and the side surface of the three-layer stacked body is surrounded by, for example, a cardboard plate-shaped protective member, For example, you may cover with the waterproof drip-proof member which consists of polyethylene films. Since the pallet 146 and the lowermost tray 141 are fitted to each other, the load deviation is prevented. Therefore, it is not necessary to tie and fix the entire stack of three layers with a band. In this way, a three-stage packing suitable for storage in the warehouse for a predetermined period or transportation from the warehouse to a predetermined location is completed. Note that the locking between the pallet 146 and the tray 141 may be performed via a coupling member, similarly to the locking between the tray 141 and the tray 142.

  Next, Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the second honeycomb structure packaging body according to the present invention. FIG. 15 shows one set of nine honeycomb structures 4 and a honeycomb structure packing body 150 capable of packing the nine honeycomb structures 4. FIG. 15 is a partially transparent side view, but shows all the honeycomb structures 4.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the honeycomb structure packaging 150 can stack the trays 151 and 152 in multiple stages. In FIG. 15, the trays 151 and 152 have four levels, and the honeycomb structure 4 is stacked in three levels therebetween. The honeycomb structure packing body 150 includes one pallet 156, two (one / one step × two steps) trays 151 in contact with the upper surface (in FIG. 15) of the pallet 156, and two (one) / 1 stage × 2 stages) tray 152. Although omitted in FIG. 15, one pallet 156 can be disposed on the upper side of the upper tray 151 in FIG. 15 in the same manner as the lower side.

  The trays 151 and 152 are, for example, polypropylene trays that support and fix the three honeycomb structures 4 at the upper end surface portion and the lower end surface portion thereof, and are end surfaces (upper end surface portion and lower end surface portion) of the honeycomb structure 4. And three complementary pockets 155 are formed on each side. Since the tray 151 is in contact with the pallet 156 on one side, the surface in contact with the pallet 156 is provided with two convex portions 157, and three pockets 155 are formed only on the other side. On the other hand, the tray 152 is formed with three pockets 155 on both sides. In addition, in the honeycomb structure packaging 150, the tray 151 is provided with two convex portions 153 on the surface facing the tray 152 in addition to the convex portion 157, and the surface of the tray 152 facing the tray 151 has 2 Two recesses 154 are provided. The convex portion 153 of the tray 151 is loosely fitted into the concave portion 154 of the tray 152, and the trays 151 and 152 are locked to each other.

  The pallet 156 includes a fork insertion port 159 and two recesses 158 so that the pallet 156 can be used for cargo handling of a forklift. The pallet 156 is combined with the tray 151 on a one-to-one basis, and is loosely fitted to the two convex portions 157 of the tray 151 by the two concave portions 158.

  In order to pack the nine honeycomb structures 4 in a stacked manner as shown in FIG. 15, one set of the honeycomb structure packing bodies 150 is used as follows. First, the pallet 156 is placed in a predetermined position. All subsequent operations can be automated using a general-purpose robot arm and hand. Lateral access is possible when the honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated in the trays 151 and 152.

  Next, the first tray 151 is placed on the lowermost pallet 156. At this time, the two convex portions 157 of the tray 151 are loosely fitted into the concave portions 158 of the pallet 156, and the pallet 156 and the tray 151 are locked. Then, the three honeycomb structures 4 for the first stage are accommodated in the tray 151 so that the lower end surface portion fits in the pocket 155. Thereafter, the tray 152 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 155. At this time, the two protrusions 153 of the tray 151 are loosely fitted in the two recesses 154 of the tray 152, and the tray 151 and the tray 152 are locked. This completes the first stage.

  The second and subsequent steps are performed according to the first step. That is, the three-stage structure for the second stage is arranged so that the lower end face part is accommodated in the pocket 155 formed on the opposite side (upper side) of the tray 152 on the upper end face part side in the first stage honeycomb structure 4. The honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated. Thereafter, the tray 152 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 155. At this time, the two protrusions 153 of the tray 151 are loosely fitted in the two recesses 154 of the tray 152, and the tray 151 and the tray 152 are locked. This completes the second stage. Then, three bodies for the third stage are arranged so that the lower end surface part fits in the pocket 155 formed on the surface (on the opposite side) of the tray 152 on the upper end surface part side in the second stage honeycomb structure 4. The honeycomb structure 4 is accommodated. Thereafter, the tray 151 is placed on the honeycomb structure 4 so that the upper end surface portion is accommodated in the pocket 155. At this time, the two protrusions 153 of the tray 151 are loosely fitted in the two recesses 154 of the tray 152, and the tray 151 and the tray 152 are locked. This is the end of the third stage.

  After that, if necessary, it is further covered with another pallet 156, which is the uppermost stage, for example, using a cardboard plate-shaped protective member to surround the side surface of the three-layer stack, For example, you may cover with the waterproof drip-proof member which consists of polyethylene films. Since the pallet 156 and the lowermost tray 151 are fitted to each other, the load deviation is prevented. Therefore, it is not necessary to tie and fix the entire stack of three layers with a band. In this way, a three-stage packing suitable for storage in the warehouse for a predetermined period or transportation from the warehouse to a predetermined location is completed.

  In the above description of the second embodiment of the packaging body for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention, a pallet is used in the lowermost stage (and the uppermost stage if necessary). Instead of this pallet, for example, a pallet It is possible to use a box-like pallet such as (registered trademark). In this case, a convex part is unnecessary for the tray which is the lowest stage.

  Next, a method for manufacturing the honeycomb structure package according to the present invention will be described. The tray constituting the package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention can be manufactured by a vacuum forming method or the like using a plastic material mainly composed of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, vinyl chloride or the like.

  In addition, the tray can be produced by foam molding, bonding, or the like using polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or the like as a main material. The specific means is not particularly limited, and can be prepared by a known method. In particular, a tray made of foam-formed foam material further improves breakage prevention performance due to its buffering properties and elasticity.

  Furthermore, the tray can be manufactured by a casting method using iron, aluminum, or a metal / alloy mainly containing them as a main material.

  The tray pack can be produced by punching and bonding members using paper, particularly cardboard paper or hard paper. The pallet can be made by assembling such as bonding using wood and paper.

  The tray pack can be manufactured by an injection molding method using a plastic material mainly composed of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, vinyl chloride or the like.

  The package for a honeycomb structure according to the present invention is suitably used as a means for packing a ceramic honeycomb structure for storage or transportation, which is used as a catalyst or a filter for purifying exhaust gas for automobiles. Used.

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A packing body for packing a honeycomb structure having a columnar shape,
It has at least two trays that have a plate shape and are formed with cylindrical or elliptical pockets, and
A package for a honeycomb structure including a shallow box-shaped tray pack that encloses at least one of at least two trays from the outside.   The package for a honeycomb structure according to claim 1, wherein the tray pack can accommodate a plurality of the trays.   The package for a honeycomb structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tray pack is a molded body made of paper. A packing body for packing a honeycomb structure having a columnar shape,
It has a plate shape and includes at least three trays each having a cylindrical or elliptical cylindrical pocket formed on one or both sides,
A package for a honeycomb structure in which trays having the pockets on only one side are arranged on the uppermost and lowermost levels, and trays having the pockets on both sides are arranged in the middle. A pallet that contacts one surface of at least one of the trays is further provided, and the pallet and the one tray are locked by having the form (a) or (b). The package for a honeycomb structure according to claim 4.
(A) The pallet is provided with a plurality of concave portions or convex portions, the one tray is provided with a plurality of convex portions or concave portions, and the pallet concave portion or convex portion and the one tray convex portion or concave portion are It is loosely fitted.
(B) The pallet and the one tray are provided with a plurality of recesses, and a plurality of coupling members are provided, and the coupling members are loosely fitted in the recesses provided in the pallet and the one tray. The package for a honeycomb structure according to claim 4 or 5, wherein two of the trays are locked by having the form (1) or (2).
(1) One of the two trays is provided with a plurality of concave portions, the other tray is provided with a plurality of convex portions, and the concave portions of the one tray and the convex portions of the other trays are loosely fitted. ing.
(2) Each of the two trays is provided with a plurality of recesses, and is provided with a plurality of coupling members, and the coupling members are loosely fitted into the recesses respectively provided in the two trays.   The package for a honeycomb structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a plurality of the pockets are formed on one side or both sides of a tray having a plate shape.   The packing for a honeycomb structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the tray is a molded body mainly made of any one of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, vinyl chloride, iron, and aluminum. body. A packing body packing a honeycomb structure having a columnar shape,
It has a plate-like shape, and has at least two trays each formed with a pocket having a shape complementary to the end face of the honeycomb structure on one surface,
The end face portion of the honeycomb structure is fitted in the pocket of each of two trays of at least two trays, and the honeycomb structure is packaged.
A packing body for a honeycomb structure, in which the two trays are locked by having the form (x) or (y) and packing the honeycomb structure.
(X) One of the two trays is provided with a plurality of concave portions, the other tray is provided with a plurality of convex portions, and the concave portions of the one tray and the convex portions of the other trays are loosely fitted. ing.
(Y) Each of the two trays is provided with a plurality of recesses and is provided with a plurality of coupling members, and the coupling members are loosely fitted in the recesses respectively provided in the two trays.   The honeycomb structure according to claim 9, further comprising a protective member that surrounds the honeycomb structure and the tray into which the end surface portion of the honeycomb structure is fitted from a side surface side of the honeycomb structure. A package for a honeycomb structure.   The package for a honeycomb structure formed by packing the honeycomb structure according to claim 10, wherein the protective member is in a plate shape or a film shape.

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