TWI729057B - Absorbent articles - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject of the present invention is to provide an absorbent article suitable for the inseam of a wearer who adopts a side-lying position or a half-side-lying position, and capable of appropriately absorbing body fluids flowing along the inner thigh.

The solution of the present invention is: an absorbent article 100 provided with an absorbent body 10, and the absorbent body 10 has an absorbent body 13 arranged between a plurality of sheet-like members 11, 12, and the absorbent body 10 is It has: the top surface 1, which has a plane that abuts the wearer’s crotch; and the left and right side portions 2, 3, which extend from the top surface 1 toward the non-opposing side of the skin of the top surface 1; A three-dimensional shape in which a space 4 is formed between these left and right side parts 2 and 3 is formed.

Description

Absorbent articles

The present invention relates to an absorbent article which is attached to the crotch of the wearer. Specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent article suitable for being inserted into the crotch of a wearer who adopts a side-lying position or a half-side-lying position for use.

In the past, disposable diapers for adults or absorbent articles that overlap the inner surface of underwear, etc., have been known. Such absorbent articles are called urinary pads or absorbent pads. Urinary pads are generally formed to have the front body that covers the wearer's abdomen, the front part, the back body that covers the wearer's back, the back part, and the crotch part between the front and back (front and back face) that abuts against the wearer's crotch. The plane shape (Patent Document 1 etc.).

In addition, in the care site, when the caregiver attaches the urinary pad to the wearer's (care recipient)'s crotch, the urinary pad may be folded in the longitudinal direction so that the cross-section of the urinary pad becomes a W-shape before inserting it. Wear the inseam of the author (refer to Figure 49). By folding into a W shape, the convex part in the center of the W will abut the sex organs, so it is easy to absorb urine. In addition, when the wearer is a male, the urinary pad is U-shaped, and the penis is brought into contact with the bottom of the U to guide the direction of urine excretion.

【Prior Technical Literature】

【Patent Literature】

[Patent Document 1] JP 2010-227386 A

In addition, among the authors, there are also those who suffer from symptoms such as paralysis or joint bending, who cannot lie face-up, and can only take a side-lying position or a semi-side-lying position. As shown in Figure 50, when lying in a lateral or semi-lateral lying position, the feet are often closed tightly, so the urinary pad needs to be sandwiched between the wearer's feet. However, if the urinary pad is folded into a W-shape or U-shape and sandwiched in a thick state, there will be a gap between the urinary pad and the wearer’s crotch, and leakage may easily occur from the gap. Problems with urine (refer to Figure 49).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 49, a general urinary pad 300 has a structure in which an absorbent body 303 is interposed between a liquid-permeable top sheet 301 and a liquid-impermeable back sheet 302. In this case, if the urinary pad 300 is folded into a W shape, the liquid-impermeable back sheet 302 will abut the inner thighs of the wearer's feet. However, if the liquid-impermeable back sheet 302 abuts on the inner thigh, the urine flowing along the inner thigh cannot be absorbed by the urinary pad, and there is a problem that urine easily leaks between the back sheet 302 and the inner thigh. In addition, if the liquid-impermeable back sheet 302 continues to abut the wearer's skin, it may also cause skin problems.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a wearer that can fit the wearer in a lateral or semi-lateral position without gaps in the crotch, and can appropriately absorb the body fluid flowing along the inner thigh to prevent leakage to the outside. Of absorbent articles.

The inventor of the present invention has carefully examined the means for solving the above-mentioned problems, and as a result, the absorbent body including the absorbent body has a top surface contacting the wearer’s crotch and extending toward the non-opposing side of the skin. The three-dimensional shape of the left and right side surfaces and the space formed between the side surfaces. In this way, the inventors obtained the following knowledge: The aforementioned three-dimensional shape of the absorbent body fits the wearer's crotch in a lateral or semi-lateral position, and can appropriately absorb urine flowing along the inner thigh to prevent leakage to the outside. Then, based on the above knowledge, the inventors thought that the problems of the prior art could be solved, and completed the present invention. Specifically, the present invention has the following structure.

The present invention relates to an absorbent article such as a urinary pad. The absorbent article according to the present invention includes an absorbent main body 10. This absorptive main body 10 has a plurality of sheet-shaped members and an absorbent body arranged between the plurality of sheet-shaped members. The absorptive main body 10 has a top surface 1 having a flat surface contacting the wearer's crotch, and left and right side portions 2, 3 extending from the top surface toward the skin non-opposing surface side of the top surface 1. In addition, the absorptive main body 10 has a space formed between the left and right side parts 2 and 3.

As in the above configuration, since the top surface 1 of the absorbent body 10 is in close contact with the crotch of the wearer, the top surface 1 can first be used to absorb the excreted body fluids. In addition, since the left and right side parts 2, 3 of the absorbent main body 10 are in close contact with the inner thigh from the foot of the wearer in the lateral or semi-lateral position, the body fluid flowing along the inner thigh can also be effectively absorbed. Furthermore, since the absorbent article does not need to be folded into a W-shape or U-shape like a conventional urinary pad, the unevenness does not touch the wearer's skin, and the mechanical irritation to the skin is reduced.

Regarding the absorbent article of the present invention, it is preferable to attach a liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet 20 to a part of the left and right side portions 2, 3 of the absorbent main body 10.

With the above-mentioned structure, by adding liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheets 20 on the side parts 2, 3, the body fluid that has penetrated into the side parts 2, 3 will reach the leak-proof sheet 20 and stop, so it can prevent the body fluid from leaking into external. Thereby, the underwear or disposable diapers on which the absorbent article is stacked are not soiled. In addition, when exchanging absorbent articles, it can be leak-proof thin The sheet 20 is grasped and pulled out, so the absorbent article can be exchanged without soiling the hands.

In the absorbent article related to the present invention, the leak-proof sheet 20 is preferably attached to the lower end 5 on the opposite side of the top surface 1 of the left and right side surfaces 2, 3 across these left and right side surfaces 2, 3 on. In this case, it is preferable that the left and right side parts 2 and 3 have a liquid absorbing part 6 to which the leakage prevention sheet 20 is not installed between the lower end 5 on which the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached and the top face 1.

With the above structure, by attaching the leakage prevention sheet 20 to the lower end portions 5 of the left and right side portions 2, 3, the leakage prevention effect of body fluids is improved, and the leakage prevention sheet 20 is easily grasped to exchange absorbent articles. In addition, by providing the liquid absorbing portion 6 on the left and right side portions 2, 3, the body fluid flowing along the inner thigh can be absorbed more reliably.

In the absorbent article according to the present invention, it is preferable to form a through hole 7 connected to the space 4 in the top surface 1. This "through hole" may be just a cut, or an opening with a circular or polygonal area. In addition, the "through hole" may be one with closed ends, a slit-shaped one with one end reaching the end of the top surface 1 or a slit whose both ends reach the end of the top surface 1.

As in the above configuration, by providing the through hole 7 on the top surface 1, the body fluid can be introduced into the space 4 of the absorbent body 10 through the through hole 7. With this, even when a large amount of body fluid is excreted at once, it can be effectively absorbed. In addition, when the wearer is a male, by inserting the penis into the through hole 7, the direction of urine excretion can be guided.

In the absorbent article according to the present invention, it is preferable that the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3 are continuously connected, and a mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed as a boundary line between the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3. Furthermore, the so-called "mountain-shaped folds" are protruding folds when viewed from the outer side of the absorbent article.

With the above-mentioned structure, by forming the mountain-shaped fold 8 on the boundary line between the top surface 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3, the surface of the skin abutting on the top surface 1 can be made a slightly flat surface. As a result, the fit between the top surface portion 1 and the wearer's crotch is improved. In addition, the space 4 formed between the side parts 2, 3 does not cause collapse, so the fit between the side parts 2, 3 and the wearer's inner thigh is also improved.

In the absorbent article according to the present invention, it is preferable to further form valley-shaped folds 9 between the top surface portion 1 and the leakage prevention sheet 20 in either or both of the left and right side portions 2 and 3. Furthermore, the so-called "valley folds" are folds in the opposite direction to the aforementioned mountain folds, and are folds that are concave when viewed from the outer side of the absorbent article.

With the above-mentioned structure, by forming valley-shaped folds 9 in addition to the aforementioned mountain-shaped folds 8, the top surface portion 1 can be tilted laterally to fold the absorbent article. Therefore, it is easy to store the absorbent article in a package or the like. In addition, in a state where the absorbent article is housed in the package, it is not necessary to attach folds to the top surface portion 1, so that the top surface portion 1 can be maintained flat. Thereby, after taking out the absorbent article from the package, it can be used immediately. In this way, the top surface 1 basically does not form a fold, preferably a flat (flat) surface.

In the absorbent article of the present invention, the leakage prevention sheet 20 may be provided with a fixing portion 21 that is joined to the left and right side portions 2 and 3, and an extension portion 22 that extends from the fixing portion 21. In this case, the extension portion 22 preferably has a length that can cover the top surface portion 1.

As in the above-mentioned configuration, since the leakage prevention sheet 20 has the extension portion 22, the top surface portion 1 can be covered with the extension portion 22 of the leakage prevention sheet 20 before, for example, using an absorbent article. The top face 1 is a part that directly touches the wearer's crotch, so by covering this part with the extension part 22, the hygienic state can be maintained.

Another aspect of the present invention relates to a package 200 containing a plurality of absorbent articles 100 related to the first aspect. Products. As for the product of the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of absorbent articles 100 are housed in a package 200 in a state folded in a mountain-shaped fold 8 and a valley-shaped fold 9.

With the above structure, each absorbent article 100 is formed with mountain-shaped folds 8 and valley-shaped folds 9, and by folding along these folds 8, 9, a plurality of absorbent articles 100 can be densely housed in the package 200 . In addition, by folding in this way, the top surface 1 of the absorbent article 100 can be maintained in a flat state. In other words, even if no folds are attached to the top surface 1 of the absorbent article 100, it can be housed in the package 200.

In the absorbent article according to the present invention, the absorbent body 13 preferably further has one or more first pressing lines 31 extending in the width direction on the top surface 1.

With the above configuration, by forming the first pressing line 31 extending in the width direction on the top surface portion 1 of the absorber 13, the stress of the top surface portion 1 against the external force applied from the width direction can be increased. Thereby, the absorptive main body 10 can be more closely fitted to the wearer's crotch and inner thigh, and the space 4 between the left and right side parts 2, 3 can also be maintained. In addition, by forming the first pressing line 31 extending in the width direction on the top surface portion 1 of the absorber 13, the body fluid that touches the top surface portion 1 easily spreads in the width direction. With this, body fluids can be quickly absorbed from the top surface portion 1 over the wide area of the side portions 2 and 3, so that the urine leakage prevention effect can be improved.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the absorbent body 13 forms a boundary between the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3 by the second pressing line 32 extending in the depth direction. More specifically, the top face 1 is continuously connected to the left and right side parts 2, 3, and the second pressing line 32 is formed in the absorber 13 at a position corresponding to the boundary between the top face 1 and the left and right side parts 2, 3 on. Therefore, this second squeeze line 32 functions as a mountain-shaped fold that separates the top surface portion 1 from the left and right side portions 2, 3.

With the above-mentioned structure, by forming the second pressing line 32 at the boundary between the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3, the shape of the top surface portion 1 can be easily maintained. As a result, the top surface 1 is more closely integrated with the wearer's crotch, so urine leakage can be effectively prevented.

In the present invention, the second pressing line 32 is preferably formed in an arc shape protruding to the outside in the width direction.

With the above-mentioned structure, by making the two second pressing lines 32 into arc shapes protruding outward in the width direction, the front and rear ends of the top surface 1 in the depth direction are erected and become the underside of the wearer’s crotch. The shape of the abdomen or buttocks makes it easy to fit without gaps. Thereby, the leakage of excreted urine or stool can be prevented more effectively.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the absorber 13 has one or a plurality of third pressing lines 33 extending in the depth direction on the left and right side portions 2, 3.

With the above-mentioned structure, by forming the third squeeze line 33 extending in the depth direction on the left and right side portions 2 and 3 of the absorber 13, the stress against the external force applied to the absorber 13 in the depth direction can be increased. In addition, by forming the third pressing line 33, the space 4 between the left and right side portions 2, 3 can be maintained.

In the present invention, the absorber 13 has the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 layered in the thickness direction at least on the top surface portion 1 described above. In this case, the first squeeze line 31 may be formed in both or either of the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14.

As with the above-mentioned structure, by making the absorber constituting the top surface portion 1 into a two-layer structure of the main absorber 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14, the absorption capacity of the top surface portion 1 can be increased. Furthermore, the thickness of the absorber of the top surface portion 1 is increased and the rigidity is high, so the top surface portion 1 is not likely to collapse or deform in the width direction. In addition, the main absorber 13 may be located on the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3, and the sub absorber 14 may be located only on the top surface portion 1. With this, It is easy to bend the left and right side parts 2, 3 at the boundary between the left and right side parts 2, 3 and the top face part 1, and as a result, it is easy to maintain the three-dimensional shape of the absorbent article having the space 4 inside.

In the present invention, a through hole 7 connected to the space 4 is preferably formed on the top surface 1 where the first pressing line 31 is formed.

In the present invention, as described above, one or more first pressing lines 31 extending in the width direction are provided on the top surface 1 to increase rigidity in the width direction of the top surface 1 to prevent deformation. Therefore, even in the case where the through hole 7 is provided in the top surface 1, the through hole 7 is not blocked and can function as a hole. In addition, by arranging the sub-absorbent body 14 on the top surface 1 to form a two-layer structure, the rigidity is further improved in the width direction, and the through hole 7 can be prevented from being blocked.

In the absorbent article according to the present invention, the absorbent main body 10 is preferably connected to the lower ends of the left and right side parts 2, 3. Furthermore, it is preferable to form a grid-like pressing line 41 on the absorber 13 located on the top surface 1 of the absorbent article. The "lattice shape" referred to here refers to a state where a plurality of extrusion line groups extending in a certain direction and a plurality of extrusion line groups extending in a direction different from this line group intersect. For example, "lattice" includes a diagonal grid or a square grid. In addition, the squeeze line 41 is formed by squeezing the absorbent body 13 from either or both of the skin facing surface side and the skin non-facing surface side, and is formed on the absorbent body 13 along the squeezing line 41 Recess. In addition, the lattice-shaped pressing line 41 may be formed at least in the top surface portion 1 of the absorber 13, and may be formed on the left and right side portions 2, 3, or may be formed on the entire absorber 13.

With the above configuration, by forming the grid-like pressing lines 41 on the top surface portion 1 of the absorbent body 13, the stress of the top surface portion 1 against the external force applied from the width direction of the absorbent article can be particularly increased. As a result, the top surface 1 of the absorbent body 10 will not collapse, so it can be more tightly fitted with the wearer’s crotch and inner thigh, and can also maintain the left and right sides. Space 4 between side parts 2,3. In addition, by forming the grid-like pressing line 41 on the top surface portion 1 of the absorber 13, the body fluid that touches the top surface portion 1 easily spreads along the pressing line 41. With this, body fluids can be quickly absorbed in a wide range from the top surface portion 1 to the side portions 2, 3, so that the urine leakage prevention effect can be improved.

In the present invention, the grid-shaped pressing line 41 preferably includes both extending in the width direction of the absorbent article or extending in a direction inclined within a range of 1 degree to 45 degrees with respect to the width direction.

With the above-mentioned structure, the grid-shaped pressing line 41 includes lines extending in the width direction or lines extending obliquely below 45 degrees, which can more effectively increase the stress of the top surface 1 against external forces applied in the width direction. .

In the absorbent article of the present invention, the leak-proof sheet 20 is preferably attached to the lower end 5 on the side opposite to the top surface 1 of the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3 across the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3. The lower ends of the left and right side parts 2 and 3 are connected by this leakage prevention sheet 20. Furthermore, it is preferable that the left and right side parts 2 and 3 have a liquid absorbing part 6 to which the leakage prevention sheet 20 is not installed between the lower end 5 where the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached and the top face 1.

With the above-mentioned structure, by adding the liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet 20 to the side parts 2, 3, the body fluid that penetrates the side parts 2, 3 will reach the leak-proof sheet 20 and stop, which can prevent the leakage to the outside. . Thereby, the underwear or disposable diapers on which the absorbent article is stacked are not soiled. In addition, when exchanging absorbent articles, the leak-proof sheet 20 can be grasped and pulled out, so the absorbent articles can be exchanged without soiling hands. Furthermore, by providing the liquid absorbing portion 6 without the leakage prevention sheet 20 on the left and right side portions 2, 3, the body fluid flowing along the inner thigh can be absorbed more reliably.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the absorptive main body 10 is on the top surface 1 and further has a sub-absorbent body 14 which overlaps the absorber 13 (main absorber) in the thickness direction. In this case, the absorbent body 13 and the secondary absorbent body 14 are best There are a plurality of extrusion lines 41 and 51 respectively, and the extrusion lines 41 and 51 intersect at least partially when viewed from the plane direction.

With the above-mentioned structure, by layering the two absorbers 13, 14 in the thickness direction, the absorption capacity of the top surface can be increased. In addition, by forming the squeezing lines 41 and 51 on the respective absorbers 13, 14, the diffusibility of bodily fluids can be improved. Moreover, by arranging the respective absorbent bodies 13 and 14 so that the squeezing lines 41 and 51 intersect each other, even the region where the squeezing line is not formed (non-squeezing region) can effectively permeate body fluids. That is, the body fluids spread along the squeezing line of one absorber are easily absorbed by the non-squeezed area of the other absorber. Therefore, the body fluid spread along the squeeze line of one absorber does not reach the end, and it is possible to effectively prevent leakage to the outside. In addition, since the body fluid can be absorbed in a wide range of the two-layer absorbent body 13, 14, the absorption amount of the body fluid is increased, and even if it is worn for a long time, it does not give the wearer an unpleasant feeling.

In the present invention, the absorbent body 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14 preferably respectively have: a plurality of non-squeezed regions 42, 52, which are surrounded by extrusion lines 41, 51; and a plurality of intersection portions 43, 53 , Which is the intersection of the extrusion lines 41 and 51. In addition, it is preferable that at least a part of the intersection of one of the absorber 13 and the sub-absorber 14 overlap the non-squeezed area of the other.

As in the above-mentioned configuration, since the squeezing lines 41 and 51 intersect at the intersections 43 and 53 formed on the respective absorbent bodies 13, 14, body fluids tend to accumulate. Therefore, by overlapping the intersection of the one absorber with the non-squeezed area of the other absorber, the body fluid retained in the intersection can effectively permeate the non-squeezed area. Thereby, both of the two-layer absorbers 13 and 14 can be effectively used, and body fluids such as urine excreted on the top surface portion 1 can be quickly diffused.

In the present invention, a through hole 7 connected to the space 4 is preferably formed on the top surface 1. Especially the through hole 7 is best formed on the top surface In the area of the portion 1 where the grid-like pressing lines 41 are formed.

As described above, in the present invention, by providing the grid-like pressing line 41 on the top surface 1, it is possible to increase the rigidity in the width direction of the top surface 1 to prevent deformation. Therefore, even in the case where the through hole 7 is provided on the top surface 1, the through hole 7 is not blocked, and can function as a hole. In addition, by arranging the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 on the top surface 1 to form a two-layer structure, the rigidity in the width direction is further improved, and the through hole 7 can be prevented from being blocked.

Regarding the absorbent article of the present invention, a plurality of squeezing lines 41 may be formed on the absorber 13 located on the left and right side parts 2 and 3.

The plurality of extrusion lines 41 are a plurality of parallel extrusion lines, or a plurality of extrusion lines delimiting a closed area, or a plurality of parallel extrusion lines delimiting a closed area are preferable. In addition, the pressing line 41 may be formed in a lattice shape. The "lattice shape" referred to here refers to a state where a plurality of extrusion line groups extending in a certain direction and a plurality of extrusion line groups extending in a direction different from this line group intersect. For example, "lattice" includes a diagonal grid or a square grid. In addition, the squeeze line 41 is formed by squeezing the absorber 13 from either or both of the skin facing surface side and the skin non-opposing surface side, and a concave portion is formed on the absorber 13 along the squeezing line 41 . In addition, a plurality of squeezing lines 41 may be formed at least in the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorber 13, and may be formed on the top surface 1 or the entire absorber 13.

With the above-mentioned structure, by forming a plurality of pressing lines 41 on the side parts 2, 3 of the absorber 13, the body fluid adhering to or permeating the side parts can be diffused to a wide range. With this, the entire absorber 13 can absorb bodily fluids, so the absorber 13 can appropriately absorb bodily fluids flowing along the inner thighs, and it is possible to effectively prevent the bodily fluids from leaking to the outside. In addition, by forming a plurality of squeezing lines 41 on the side parts 2, 3 of the absorbent body 13, the response of the side parts 2, 3 to the external force applied to the absorbent article can be improved. force. Thereby, since the side parts 2, 3 of the absorbent body 10 will not collapse, it is easy to fit tightly with the inner thigh of the wearer.

In the absorbent article of the present invention, it is preferable that the leakage prevention sheet 20 straddles the left and right side portions 2, 3 and is attached to the lower end portion 5 on the side opposite to the top surface 1 of the left and right side portions 2, 3. The lower ends of the left and right side parts 2 and 3 are connected by this leakage prevention sheet 20. Furthermore, it is preferable that the left and right side parts 2 and 3 have a liquid absorbing part 6 to which the leakage prevention sheet 20 is not installed between the lower end 5 where the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached and the top face 1.

With the above-mentioned structure, by adding the liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet 20 to the side parts 2, 3, the body fluid that penetrates the side parts 2, 3 will reach the leak-proof sheet 20 and stop, which can prevent the leakage to the outside. . Thereby, the underwear or disposable diapers on which the absorbent article is stacked are not soiled. In addition, when exchanging absorbent articles, the leak-proof sheet 20 can be grasped and pulled out, so the absorbent articles can be exchanged without soiling hands. Furthermore, by providing the liquid absorbing portion 6 without the leakage prevention sheet 20 on the left and right side portions 2, 3, the body fluid flowing along the inner thigh can be absorbed more reliably.

In the absorbent article of the present invention, the squeezing line 41 is preferably formed on the absorbent body 13 located in the liquid absorbing part 6.

As in the above configuration, by providing a plurality of squeezing lines 41 on the liquid absorbing part 6, it is possible to prevent the squeezing lines 41 from being hidden on the back of the leak-proof sheet 20. Thereby, the body fluid adhering to or permeating into the liquid absorbing part 6 spreads to a wide range along the squeezing line 41.

In the absorbent article of the present invention, the squeeze line 41 is preferably formed on the absorbent body 13 from the liquid absorbing portion 6 to the lower end 5 to which the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached.

With the above configuration, by providing the squeeze line 41 to connect from the liquid absorbing part 6 to the lower end 5, the body fluid absorbed by the liquid absorbing part 6 can be quickly guided through the squeeze line 41 and hidden in the leak-proof sheet 20. The lower end 5 of the back. Since the lower end 5 is hidden on the back of the leak-proof sheet 20, The body fluid will not penetrate into the lower end 5, but the squeeze line 41 functions as a flow path for transporting the body fluid to the lower end 5. By this, the body fluid can be further diffused to a wide range.

In the absorbent article of the present invention, the absorbent main body 10 may further have a sub-absorbent body 14 that overlaps the absorber 13 in the thickness direction on the left and right side portions 2, 3. In this case, it is preferable that the squeezing line 51 is also formed on the sub-absorbent body 14. Furthermore, it is preferable that the squeeze line 41 of the absorbent body 13 and the squeeze line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14 at least partially intersect.

As in the above structure, on the left and right side parts 2, 3, in addition to the absorber 13 (hereinafter also referred to as the "main absorber") constituting the top surface 1 and the left and right side parts 2, 3, there are further on the left and right side surfaces. The sub-absorbent 14 is overlapped on the parts 2 and 3, whereby the amount of liquid absorbed by the side parts 2 and 3 is increased. Thereby, even if a large amount of body fluid is excreted, urine leakage can be prevented. In addition, squeezing lines 41 and 51 are formed on both the main absorbent body 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14. By crossing these squeezing lines 41 and 51, the area where the squeezing line is not formed (non-squeezing area) is connected. It can also effectively penetrate body fluids. Therefore, the bodily fluid spread along the squeezing line of the absorbent body of one is easily absorbed by the non-squeezing area of the absorbent body of the other, and the bodily fluid can be diffused to a wider range.

The absorbent article of the present invention can fit a wearer in a lateral or semi-lateral position without gaps in the crotch, and can appropriately absorb body fluids flowing along the inner thigh to prevent leakage to the outside.

1‧‧‧Top face

2‧‧‧Left face

3‧‧‧Right face

4‧‧‧Space

5‧‧‧Lower end

6‧‧‧Liquid suction part

6a‧‧‧Extrusion line forming area

6b‧‧‧Extrusion line non-formed area

7‧‧‧Through hole

8‧‧‧Mountain-shaped folds

9‧‧‧ Valley-shaped folds

10‧‧‧Absorbent body

10a‧‧‧Front side

10b‧‧‧Rear side

10c‧‧‧Central part

10L‧‧‧Left part

10R‧‧‧Right part

11‧‧‧Outer sheet

12‧‧‧Inner sheet

13‧‧‧Absorber (main absorber)

13a‧‧‧Absorbent material

13b‧‧‧Core coating sheet

13c‧‧‧Extrusion line

14‧‧‧Sub Absorber

14a‧‧‧Absorbent material

14b‧‧‧Core coating sheet

20‧‧‧Leak-proof sheet

21‧‧‧Fixed part

22‧‧‧Extension

31‧‧‧The first extrusion line

32‧‧‧Second extrusion line

33‧‧‧The third extrusion line

33a‧‧‧Arc-shaped extrusion line

33b‧‧‧Straight extrusion line

41‧‧‧Extrusion line (upper side)

42‧‧‧Non-squeezed area (upper side)

43‧‧‧Intersection (upper side)

51‧‧‧Extrusion line (lower side)

52‧‧‧Non-squeezed area (lower side)

53‧‧‧Intersection (lower side)

100‧‧‧Absorbent articles

200‧‧‧Packing body

300‧‧‧General urine pad

301‧‧‧Top Film

302‧‧‧Back

303‧‧‧Absorber

D‧‧‧Depth direction

W‧‧‧Width direction

H‧‧‧Height direction

Figure 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the absorbent article according to the present invention.

Figure 2 shows the structure of the absorbent article related to the first embodiment An exploded perspective view of the component.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the first embodiment.

Figure 4 schematically shows the state of use of the absorbent article.

Figure 5 shows an example of the absorbent article manufacturing method according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the second embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the second embodiment.

Fig. 8 shows an example of an absorbent article manufacturing method related to the second embodiment.

Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the third embodiment.

Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the third embodiment.

Fig. 11 shows an example of the absorbent article manufacturing method according to the third embodiment.

Figure 12 is a diagram schematically showing the cross-sectional shape of an absorbent article according to another embodiment.

Figure 13 is a diagram schematically showing the cross-sectional shape of an absorbent article according to another embodiment.

Figure 14 is a diagram schematically showing the cross-sectional shape of an absorbent article according to another embodiment.

Fig. 15 schematically shows an example of a product in which a plurality of absorbent articles are folded and stored.

Figure 16 is a diagram schematically showing the cross-sectional shape of an absorbent article according to another embodiment.

Figure 17 shows a part of an absorbent article manufacturing method related to another embodiment.

Figure 18 is an absorbent article related to the embodiment shown in Figure 17 Sectional view of the product.

Fig. 19 is a perspective view schematically showing an absorbent article according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 20 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the fourth embodiment.

Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the fourth embodiment.

Figure 22 is a diagram schematically showing the state of use of the absorbent article.

Fig. 23 is a plan view showing the pressing line formed on the absorbent body.

Fig. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the manufacturing method of the absorbent article according to the fourth embodiment.

Fig. 25 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the fifth embodiment.

Fig. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the fifth embodiment.

Fig. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the sixth embodiment.

Figure 28(a) is a plan view showing the squeezing line formed on the absorbent body for the sixth embodiment, and Figure 28(b) is a side view showing a state where the absorbent article is folded in half at the center in the width direction .

Figure 29 is a perspective view schematically showing the absorbent article of the present invention.

Fig. 30 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the seventh embodiment.

Figure 31 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the seventh embodiment.

Figure 32 schematically shows the state of use of the absorbent article.

Figure 33 shows an example of the absorbent article manufacturing method according to the seventh embodiment.

Fig. 34 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the eighth embodiment.

Figure 35 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the eighth embodiment.

Fig. 36 shows a state where the main absorber and the sub absorber are separated in the eighth embodiment.

Fig. 37 is an enlarged display of the pattern of squeezing lines formed on the main absorber and the sub absorber in the eighth embodiment.

Fig. 38 shows a state where the main absorber and the sub absorber are separated in the ninth embodiment.

Fig. 39 is an enlarged display of the pattern of squeezing lines formed on the main absorber and the sub absorber in the ninth embodiment.

Figure 40 is a perspective view schematically showing the absorbent article of the present invention.

Fig. 41 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the tenth embodiment.

Figure 42 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the tenth embodiment.

Figure 43 schematically shows the state of use of the absorbent article.

Fig. 44 is a diagram showing an example of the manufacturing method of the absorbent article according to the tenth embodiment.

Fig. 45 is an exploded perspective view showing the constituent elements of the absorbent article according to the eleventh embodiment.

Fig. 46 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article according to the eleventh embodiment.

Fig. 47 is an enlarged display of an example of the pressing line pattern formed on the main absorber and the sub absorber in the eleventh embodiment.

Fig. 48 is an enlarged display of a modified example of the squeeze line pattern formed on the main absorber and the sub absorber in the eleventh embodiment.

Figure 49 schematically shows a state where the conventional urinary pad is folded into a W shape and worn on the crotch.

Figure 50 is an explanatory diagram of the lateral position and the semi-lateral position.

Hereinafter, a mode for implementing the present invention will be described using the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the form described below, and includes those in the industry that are appropriately changed from the form below in an obvious range.

In the specification of this case, the so-called "skin facing surface" refers to the plane facing the wearer's skin when wearing the absorbent article. In addition, the so-called "skin non-facing surface" refers to a plane that does not face the wearer's skin when wearing the absorbent article.

In addition, in the coordinate system shown in the figure, "D" indicates the depth direction of the absorbent article, "W" indicates the width direction of the absorbent article, and "H" indicates the height direction of the absorbent article.

In addition, in the specification of this case, the so-called "A~B" means "A or more and B or less".

[1. The first embodiment]

1 to 5, the first embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of the absorbent article 100 related to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the absorbent article 100 according to the present invention is formed in a cylindrical three-dimensional shape having a space 4 inside. In the present embodiment, the back sides of both ends of the absorbent main body 10 having a flat rectangular shape are combined with the palms to form a cylindrical shape having a space 4 extending in the depth direction (D). The absorbent body 10 formed in a three-dimensional shape has: a top surface 1 having a plane that abuts the wearer's crotch; left and right side surfaces 2, 3 (left side surface 2 and right side surface 3), etc. from the top surface 1 The left and right sides of the slab extend toward the non-opposing surface side of the skin; and the space 4 is formed on the left and right side surfaces 2, 3 between. This space 4 penetrates in the depth direction (D) from the end on the ventral side of the wearer to the end on the back side. Furthermore, a liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end portions 5 of the left and right side portions 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10. This leakage prevention sheet 20 is joined across the side parts 2 and 3 on the left and right, and also has a function of connecting the side parts 2 and 3. In addition, a through hole 7 connected to the internal space 4 is formed on the top surface 1 of the absorbent body 10.

Next, each element constituting the absorbent article 100 will be specifically described. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100, and Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the absorbent article 100 includes an absorbent main body 10 and a leak-proof sheet 20 attached to the lower part thereof.

The absorbent body 10 is an element for absorbing and retaining body fluids excreted from the crotch of the wearer. The absorbent body 10 has a structure in which the absorbent body 13 is interposed between a plurality of sheet-shaped members. Specifically, the absorbent body 10 has an outer sheet 11 constituting the outer surface (skin facing surface) of the absorbent article 100, an inner sheet 12 constituting the inner surface (skin non-facing surface) of the absorbent article 100, and is arranged on The absorbent body 13 between these two sheets 11,12. In this embodiment, the outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12, and the absorber 13 are formed into a rectangular shape. However, the shapes of the outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12, and the absorbent body 13 are not limited to rectangles, and may be circular, elliptical, or other polygonal shapes. In addition, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 have a length and a width larger than that of the absorber 13, and are joined by a well-known adhesive, thermal welding, or ultrasonic welding to surround the absorber 13. Therefore, the absorber 13 is in a state of being enclosed in the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 that join the peripheries.

The outer sheet 11 is a sheet-shaped member for directly contacting the wearer's skin and allowing body fluids such as urine to penetrate into the absorber 13. Therefore, the outer sheet 11 is made of a liquid-permeable material with high flexibility. Make up the outer sheet Examples of the liquid-permeable material of 11 are woven cloth, non-woven cloth, or porous film. In addition, as for the outer sheet 11, a non-woven fabric may be used after the fibers of a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, and nylon are hydrophilized. In terms of non-woven fabrics, breathable non-woven fabrics, point-bonded non-woven fabrics, spun-bonded non-woven fabrics, and melt-blown non-woven fabrics can be cited.

Although the inner sheet 12 does not directly contact the wearer's skin, it is preferably formed of a material capable of allowing the body fluid introduced into the space 4 through the through hole 7 of the top face 1 to penetrate into the absorber 13 form. Therefore, the inner sheet 12, like the outer sheet 11, is preferably made of a liquid-permeable material with high flexibility. Examples of liquid-permeable materials are as described above. However, the inner sheet 12 does not necessarily need to be formed of a liquid-permeable material, and may be formed of a liquid-impermeable material. An example of the liquid-impermeable material is a plastic film made of polyethylene resin. In particular, when the inner sheet 12 is formed of a liquid-impermeable sheet member, in order to ensure air permeability, it is preferable to use a microporous polyethylene film formed with a plurality of pores of 0.1 to 4 μm.

The absorber 13 is a member for absorbing body fluids such as urine and holding the absorbed body fluids. The absorber 13 is arranged between the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12. In addition, as described later, the absorber 13 arranged on the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 is not limited to one layer, and may be two or more layers. In addition, in order for the absorber 13 to be positioned between the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 without shifting, both or either of the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 may be joined with a hot melt adhesive or the like. The absorber 13 is basically composed of an absorbent material 13a and a core covering sheet 13b covering the absorbent material 13a. As the absorbent material 13a, fluff pulp obtained by crushing fibrous materials such as conifers or hardwoods, or super absorbent polymers (SAP), or hydrophilic sheets can be used. In addition, for the absorbent material 13a, one of fluff pulp, superabsorbent polymer, or hydrophilic sheet may be used alone, or two or more of them may be used in combination. general In other words, the absorbent material 13a is composed of a super absorbent polymer dispersed in fluff pulp. The core covering sheet 13b is a sheet-like member for covering the absorbent material 13a to maintain its shape. For the core covering sheet 13b, a liquid-permeable sheet-shaped member is used. As an example of the core covering sheet 13b, tissue paper such as toilet paper or a well-known non-woven fabric can be used.

The leakage prevention sheet 20 is a sheet-shaped member for preventing the body fluid absorbed by the absorbent body 10 from leaking to the outside. When the absorbent article 100 that has absorbed bodily fluids is withdrawn from the wearer's crotch, the leak-proof sheet 20 can also be used as a handle. Therefore, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10. Specifically, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is preferably attached to the outer surface of the lower end 5 of the left and right side portions 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10. In order to prevent the leakage of body fluids, the leak-proof sheet 20 is made of a liquid-impermeable material. As mentioned above, an example of a liquid-impermeable material is a plastic film made of polyethylene resin. In particular, in order to maintain liquid impermeability while ensuring air permeability, it is best to use a microporous polyethylene film formed with multiple pores of 0.1 to 4 μm.

From the unfolded state shown in Figure 2, the outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12, and the absorbent body 13 are bonded together to form the absorbent body 10. The left and right ends of the absorbent body 10 in the width direction (W) are directed inward The noodle sheet 12 is bent on the side, and the lower end is stitched with the leakage prevention sheet 20. Thereby, the absorbent article 100 provided with the absorptive main body 10 and the leak-proof sheet 20 becomes a cylindrical three-dimensional shape as shown in FIG. 3. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, at the lower end 5 of the absorbent main body 10, a leak-proof sheet 20 is added across the left side face 2 and the right side face 3. Therefore, the leakage prevention sheet 20 can be said to have a function of connecting the left side face 2 and the right side face 3 of the absorbent body 10.

In the example shown in Figure 3, the absorbent main body 10 has a top surface 1 that abuts on the wearer's crotch plane and left and right sides extending from the left and right sides of the top surface 1 toward the non-opposing surface of the skin. Side 2, 3 are connected in one piece. In addition, a mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed on the boundary line between the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2 and 3. Thereby, the cross section of the absorptive main body 10 becomes approximately an inverted triangle. In addition, although the top surface 1 is located between the left and right mountain-shaped folds 8, this top surface 1 becomes a slightly flat surface. In this way, by forming a flat surface without creases on the top surface 1, the top surface 1 easily fits the wearer's crotch. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, the length B of the width direction (W) of the top surface part 1 is preferably 20 mm to 150 mm, and particularly preferably 30 mm to 100 mm.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 3, the left and right side portions 2, 3 are respectively divided into the area where the leakage prevention sheet 20 is joined, that is, the lower end portion 5, and the area from the lower end portion 5 to the top surface 1 (the mountain-shaped fold 8), that is, the liquid absorbent portion. 6. The leakage prevention sheet 20 is not joined to the liquid absorption part 6. Therefore, the left and right side parts 2 and 3 can absorb bodily fluids from the outer surface in the liquid absorption part 6. If the absorbent article 100 is sandwiched in the inseam of a wearer who is in a lateral or semi-lateral position, and the top surface 1 is brought into contact with the wearer’s inseam, the left and right side parts 2, 3 will come into contact with the wearer. The inner thighs of the feet. Therefore, by forming the liquid absorbing portion 6 capable of absorbing bodily fluid on the left and right side portions 2, 3 from the outer side, the bodily fluid flowing along the inner thigh of the wearer can be effectively absorbed. Furthermore, the length T of the height direction (H) of the liquid absorbing part 6 is preferably 20 mm to 200 mm, and more preferably 50 mm to 150 mm, for example. In addition, the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3 are at the lower end (the end on the side where the leakage preventing sheet 20 is arranged), and can be bonded to each other with a hot melt adhesive or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a through hole 7 is formed in the top surface 1 of the absorbent main body 10, and body fluid can be introduced into the space 4 through the through hole 7. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the through holes 7 are formed in all of the outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12 and the absorber 13 constituting the top face 1. The through hole 7 is preferably formed in an elongated shape extending along the depth direction (D) of the absorbent body 10. The shape of the through hole 7 is not particularly limited, and it may be formed into a slightly hexagonal shape as shown in Fig. 2 and the like. Shape, or quadrangular shape, oval shape. In addition, the through hole 7 may be a simple slit. In addition, the through hole 7 may have a slit shape with one end reaching the front end or the rear end of the absorbent main body 10, or a slit shape having both ends reaching the front end and rear end of the absorbent main body 10. In this way, by forming the through hole 7, the excreted body fluid can penetrate not only from the outer sheet 11 side but also from the inner sheet 12 side to the absorber 13. Therefore, even when a large amount of body fluid is excreted at once, urine leakage can be effectively prevented. Furthermore, when the wearer is a male, by inserting the penis into the through hole 7, the direction of urine excretion can be guided or fixed.

Fig. 4 shows an example of a state where the absorbent article 100 is sandwiched between the wearer's crotch. As shown in Fig. 4, the top surface 1 forming a flat surface of the absorbent body 10 is in close contact with the wearer's crotch, and the side surfaces 2, 3 located on the left and right sides thereof are in close contact with the wearer's inner thigh. Furthermore, since the space 4 is maintained between the left and right side parts 2, 3, the absorbent main body 10 as a whole becomes a member with high cushioning properties, and it is possible to maintain the close contact state to the crotch and the inner thigh. Thereby, there is no gap between the absorbent body 10 and the wearer’s skin. Even if it is worn on the wearer who adopts a lateral or semi-lateral position, it can effectively prevent the top face 1 side or Urine leakage on the side 2 and 3 sides. Furthermore, since the lower end 5 of the absorbent main body 10 is provided with a leak-proof sheet 20, it can avoid soiling of underwear, bed sheets, or disposable diapers that are stacked and worn after use. In addition, when the absorbent article 100 is exchanged, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is used as a handle to pull out, so that the exchange operation can be easily completed without soiling the hands.

As described above, since the absorbent article 100 of the present invention is supposed to be inserted into the wearer's crotch and worn, it is not necessary to cover the front body of the wearer's abdomen or the back body of the wearer's back like the conventional urinary pad. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, it is sufficient that the length L of the entire depth direction (D) of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention is 80 mm to 250 mm or 100 mm to 200 mm. With the present invention, such a small absorption can be realized Sexual items.

Figures 5(a) to 5(e) show examples of manufacturing steps of the absorbent article 100 according to the first embodiment. In Fig. 5, a cross-sectional view of each V-V line is shown. The absorbent article 100 can be manufactured in accordance with the steps shown in Fig. 5(a) to Fig. 5(e). That is, first, a rectangular outer sheet 11 is prepared (Fig. 5(a)). Furthermore, at this time, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Next, a rectangular absorber 13 formed with through holes 7 is placed on the non-skin facing side of the outer sheet 11, and an inner sheet 12 is further placed on the non-skin facing side of the absorber 13 (Figure 5). (b)). At this time, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are joined around the absorber 13. Furthermore, the absorber 13 and both or either of the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 may be joined. Thereby, the absorbent body 10 can be obtained. Furthermore, at this stage, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Next, the absorbent main body 10 is folded in half toward the inner sheet 12 side along the through hole 7 formed in the absorbent body 13 (Figure 5(c)). That is, it is folded in half so that the outer sheet 11 becomes the outer side and the inner sheet 12 becomes the inner side. At this time, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 becomes the apex located in half. After that, the through hole 7 of the absorbent body 13 located at the apex portion is cut away, and the through hole 7 having approximately the same shape as the absorbent body 13 is formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 (Figure 5(d)) . At this time, since the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 overlap the through hole 7 of the absorber 13, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are cut out at the same position as the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 , The through holes 7 can be formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 substantially simultaneously. Thereafter, the leak-proof sheet 20 is joined to a position corresponding to the lower end of the absorbent body 10 (Figure 5(e)). In addition, a step of forming a mountain-shaped fold 8 (or a valley-shaped fold 9 described later) at an appropriate position of the absorbent main body 10 constituting the absorbent article 100 may be added. In addition, it is also possible to add a hot melt adhesive or the like to adhere to the end on the side opposite to the apex of the half-fold (that is, the side where the leak-proof sheet 20 is arranged). End) steps.

According to the above-mentioned manufacturing steps, the absorbent article 100 in which the through holes 7 are formed can be efficiently manufactured. In addition, as shown in Figure 5(c), after the through hole 7 is formed in the absorbent body 13, by folding the entire absorbent body 10 in half along the through hole 7, the top surface of the absorbent body 10 can be attached The folds on 1 are limited to a minimum. That is, as described above, the top surface 1 is preferably a flat surface with no folds remaining, but since folds are formed along the through holes 7 during manufacturing, the folds added to the top surface 1 can be restricted to a minimum. Thereby, it is possible to form a state in which no folds remain on the top surface portion 1 when it is worn.

[2. The second embodiment]

Next, referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, the second embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the second embodiment, the description of the same structure as the foregoing embodiment is omitted, and the description will be focused on the structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the second embodiment, and Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the absorbent article 100 according to the second embodiment further includes a sub-absorbent body 14 in addition to the constituent elements described in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged on the top surface portion 1 of the absorbent main body 10. In particular, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged on the non-facing surface side of the skin of the absorber 13 (main absorber), that is, between the absorber 13 and the inner sheet 12. In addition, the sub-absorbent body 14 is the same as the absorber 13, and may be composed of an absorbent material and a core covering sheet. As in the present embodiment, by stacking the absorbent body 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14 on the top surface portion 1, the absorption amount of bodily fluids in the top surface portion 1 increases. Therefore, the present embodiment can be said to be a suitable form for women who have a lot of body fluids directly in contact with the top face 1. Furthermore, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged on the top surface In the case of 1, the through hole 7 is also formed in this sub-absorbent body 14. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be arranged on the skin-facing surface side of the absorber 13 (main absorber), that is, between the absorber 13 and the outer sheet 11.

Fig. 8(a) to Fig. 8(e) show examples of manufacturing steps of the absorbent article 100 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of each line VIII-VIII. First, a rectangular outer sheet 11 is prepared, and an absorber 13 (main absorber) having through holes 7 formed thereon is placed on the non-facing surface of the skin (Fig. 8(a)). Next, a sub-absorbent body 14 having a through hole 7 formed thereon is further overlapped at a position corresponding to the top surface portion 1 on the non-facing surface side of the skin of the absorber 13 (FIG. 8(b)). At this time, the positions of the through holes 7 of the absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 are aligned. In addition, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are joined around the absorbent body 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14. Thereby, the absorbent body 10 can be obtained. Next, the absorbent main body 10 is folded in half toward the inner sheet 12 side along the through hole 7 formed in the absorbent body 13 (Figure 8(c)). That is, it is folded in half so that the outer sheet 11 becomes the outer side and the inner sheet 12 becomes the inner side. At this time, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 becomes the apex located in half. After that, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 located at the apex portion is cut off, and the through hole 7 (the eighth) is formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 and the absorber 13 and the sub-absorber 14 are approximately the same shape. Figure (d)). Thereafter, the leak-proof sheet 20 is joined to a position corresponding to the lower end of the absorbent main body 10 (Figure 8(e)). In addition, a step of forming a mountain-shaped fold 8 (or a valley-shaped fold 9 described later) at an appropriate position of the absorbent main body 10 constituting the absorbent article 100 may be added.

[3. The third embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 9 to 11, a third embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the third embodiment, the description is omitted for the same structure as the previous embodiment. The description will be centered on a structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the third embodiment, and Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the third embodiment. As shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the absorbent article 100 according to the third embodiment further has two sub-absorbent bodies 14 in addition to the constituent elements described in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arrange|positioned one each on the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorptive main body 10. As shown in FIG. In particular, the two sub-absorbent bodies 14 are arranged on the non-facing surface side of the skin of the absorber 13 (main absorber), that is, between the absorber 13 and the inner sheet 12. In addition, each sub-absorbent body 14 may be composed of an absorbent material and a core covering sheet in the same manner as the absorber 13. As in the present embodiment, by stacking the absorber 13 and the sub-absorber 14 on the left and right side surfaces 2, 3, the amount of body fluid absorbed by the side surfaces 2, 3 is increased. In particular, the sub-absorbent 14 arranged on each of the side parts 2 and 3 can absorb a large amount of body fluid introduced into the space 4 through the through hole 7 of the top face 1. Therefore, the present embodiment can be said to be a male form suitable for inserting the penis into the through hole 7 of the top surface 1 and using it. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-absorbent body 14 is preferably arranged to overlap the absorber 13 at least on the lower end 5 side of the left and right side portions 2, 3. However, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be arranged to overlap the absorber 13 over the entire left and right side surfaces 2 and 3. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be arranged on the skin-facing surface side of the absorber 13 (main absorber), that is, between the absorber 13 and the outer sheet 11.

Figs. 11(a) to 11(e) are examples of manufacturing steps of the absorbent article 100 according to the third embodiment. In Figure 11, a cross-sectional view of each XI-XI line is shown. First, a rectangular outer sheet 11 is prepared, and an absorber 13 (main absorber) having through holes 7 formed thereon is placed on the non-facing surface of the skin (Fig. 11(a)). Secondly, in the equivalent of absorbent One sub-absorbent 14 is superimposed on the positions of the side portions 2 and 3 on the non-opposing surface side of the skin of 13 (Figure 11(b)). In addition, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are joined around the absorbent body 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14. Thereby, the absorbent body 10 can be obtained. Next, the absorbent main body 10 is folded in half toward the inner sheet 12 side along the through hole 7 formed in the absorbent body 13 (Figure 11(c)). That is, it is folded in half so that the outer sheet 11 becomes the outer side and the inner sheet 12 becomes the inner side. At this time, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 becomes the apex located in half. After that, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 located at the apex portion is cut away, and the through hole 7 having the same shape as the absorber 13 is formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 (Figure 11(d)) . Thereafter, the leak-proof sheet 20 is joined to a position corresponding to the lower end of the absorbent main body 10 (Fig. 11(e)). In addition, a step of forming a mountain-shaped fold 8 (or a valley-shaped fold 9 described later) at an appropriate position of the absorbent main body 10 constituting the absorbent article 100 may be added.

[4. Examples of changes in absorbent articles]

Next, with reference to Figs. 12 to 14, the modified examples of the absorbent article will be described. The modified example described here can also be applied to any of the foregoing embodiments. In addition, the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 is simplified and shown in the drawings after Fig. 12.

Fig. 12(a) shows an example in which the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 is an inverted triangle, similar to the aforementioned embodiment. In the case of this example, a mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed on the boundary line between the top surface 1 and the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3. Therefore, the top surface 1 forms a flat surface. The leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3, and is added across the side parts 2 and 3.

Fig. 12(b) shows an example in which the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 is slightly T-shaped. In the case of this example, a mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed on the boundary line between the top face 1 and the left and right side parts 2, 3, and a valley is formed at a position corresponding to the liquid absorbing part 6 of the left and right side parts 2, 3 Fold 9. In the area below the valley-shaped fold 9, the left and right side parts 2, 3 abut in a folded shape and extend straight. In addition, in the area where the left and right side parts 2 and 3 abut, in order to maintain the space 4 between the left and right side parts 2 and 3 broadly, it is preferable not to join the two. However, it is also possible to join the parts in contact with the left and right side parts 2 and 3 with a hot melt adhesive or the like. The leakage prevention sheet 20 is added to the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3. This kind of slightly T-shaped absorbent main body 10 is folded along the mountain-shaped folds 8 and valley-shaped folds 9, so that the flat top surface 1 can be stored densely without folds.

Fig. 12(c) shows an example in which the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 is slightly drop-shaped. In the case of this example, no folds (mountain-shaped folds and valley-shaped folds) are formed on the absorbent main body 10, but the flexible bends of the absorbent main body 10 are used, and the left and right ends are stitched by the leak-proof sheet 20. Therefore, in the absorbent body 10, the top surface 1 having a plane contacting the wearer's crotch protrudes toward the wearer's skin side, unlike the one shown in Figure 12(a) or Figure 12(b) For example, it has a flat surface. Furthermore, as shown in the example shown in Figure 12(c), in the case where no folds are formed as the boundary line between the top face 1 and the left and right side parts 2, 3, in the natural state, the absorbent body is tied in the width direction 10 is divided into a part to be the top surface 1, and the division of this part is to divide the absorbent main body 10 so that the width becomes the maximum width area, and it is sufficient to use the top surface 1. The leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3, and is added across the side parts 2 and 3. The drop-shaped absorbent body 10 has high cushioning properties and no unevenness, so it has a good skin touch and does not give the wearer's skin the advantage of mechanical irritation.

Fig. 12(d) shows an example in which the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 becomes a substantially circular shape at the top and a substantially rectangular shape at the bottom. In the case of this example, valley-shaped folds 9 are formed on the liquid absorbing parts 6 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10. In the area above this valley-shaped fold 9, no fold is formed, but the flexible bending of the absorbent body 10 is used to form a slight The section is round. Therefore, the top surface 1 of the absorbent body 10 protrudes entirely toward the wearer's skin side, and there is no flat surface. On the other side, in an area below this valley-shaped fold 9, the left and right side portions 2, 3 are in contact with the palms and extend straight. The portions where the left and right side portions 2 and 3 abut may be joined with a hot melt adhesive or the like. In addition, the portion where the left and right side parts 2 and 3 abut serves as a handle when the absorbent article 100 is drawn out and inserted into the wearer's crotch. For example, in the example shown in Fig. 12(d), compared with other examples, the leak-proof sheet 20 extends upward and is easier to grasp. The example shown in Fig. 12(d) can be said to be an easy-to-use article when the absorbent article 100 needs to be partially brought into contact with the narrow part of the wearer's crotch.

Fig. 13(a) shows an example in which the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 is slightly circular. In the case of this example, the absorbent body 10 is completely cylindrical. In addition, a leak-proof sheet 20 is added to a part of the outer surface of the absorbent body 10. Furthermore, let the part where the leakage prevention sheet 20 is added be the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2, 3, the part on the side opposite to the lower end 5 is the top face 1, and the lower end 5 and the top face 1 The area between is used as the liquid suction part 6.

Fig. 13(b) shows an example in which the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 is slightly inverted Ω-shaped. In this example, the absorptive main body 10 has a top surface 1 having a plane that abuts the wearer's crotch and is divided into left and right at the slit 7'. At a position corresponding to the slit 7 ′ in the center of the width direction of the top face 1, the left and right side parts 2, 3 extend toward the skin non-opposing surface side of the top face 1. In addition, a space 4 is formed between the left and right side parts 2 and 3. The crack 7'of the top surface 1 leads to the space 4 between the left and right side portions 2, 3. Therefore, the slit 7'can be said to have the same function as the through hole 7 described above. In addition, valley-shaped folds 9 are formed on the boundary lines between the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2 and 3, respectively. Furthermore, the left and right side parts 2, 3 are integrally connected at the lower ends of the side parts, and the left and right side A mountain-shaped fold 8 (folding line) is formed on the boundary line of the parts 2 and 3. Therefore, the absorptive main body 10 is in a state where the lowermost part is closed. In other words, the absorbent main body 10 has a shape in which it is folded at the center in the width direction to form a mountain-shaped fold 8 (fold line), and the left and right sides in the width direction are then bent in opposite directions to form a valley-shaped fold 9. In the example shown in Fig. 13(b), the mutually opposed planes of the left and right side portions 2, 3 may be partially or entirely joined with a hot melt adhesive, or may not be joined at all. In particular, it is necessary to introduce bodily fluids into the space 4 through the crack 7'of the top surface 1, or insert the penis into the space 4 for use. The opposing planes of the left and right side portions 2, 3 are preferably not joined or only partially joined. . The leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3, and is added across the side parts 2 and 3. At this time, the leak-proof sheet 20 may be formed with folds corresponding to the mountain-shaped folds 8 (fold lines) on the boundary lines of the left and right side parts 2 and 3. In the example shown in Fig. 13(b), even solid objects can be accommodated in the space 4 between the left and right side parts 2, 3. Therefore, it can be suitably used as a pad for storing soft stools and the like.

Fig. 13(c) is a further modification of the example shown in Fig. 13(b). In the example shown in Fig. 13(c), the left side face 2 and the right side face 3 are separated at the lower end. That is, in this example, two absorptive bodies 10 are used. The first absorptive body 10 forms the left side top surface 1 and the left side surface 2, and the second absorptive body 10 forms the right side top surface 1 and the right side surface 3 . The left side face 2 of the first absorbent body 10 and the right side face 3 of the second absorbent body 10 are connected at the lower end 5 with a leak-proof sheet 20 to connect these two absorbent bodies 10. The example shown in Fig. 13(c) is basically the same as the example shown in Fig. 13(b) except that the absorbent body 10 is divided into two on the left and right.

Figure 14(a) shows an example in which one absorbent body 10 is bent so that the absorbent body 10 overlaps the top surface 1 into two layers. That is, in this example, the absorbent body 10 is overlapped in two on the top surface 1 Layer, the upper layer and the left side face 2 are integrally connected, and the lower layer and the right side face 3 are integrally connected. A mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed on the boundary line between the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3, and the top surface portion 1 has a slightly flat surface. In addition, the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3 are integrally connected at the lower end, and a mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed on the boundary line between the two. Therefore, the cross-sectional shape of the absorptive main body 10 becomes a slightly inverted triangle. The leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3, and is added across the side parts 2 and 3. In the example shown in Fig. 14(a), since the absorbent body 10 is overlapped in two layers on the top surface 1, the amount of body fluid absorbed in the top surface 1 can be increased.

Fig. 14(b) shows an example in which the absorbent main body 10 constituting the top surface portion 1 and the absorbent main body 10 constituting the left and right side portions 2, 3 are separately provided. In this example, one absorbent main body 10 is used to constitute the left and right side portions 2, 3, and the mountain-shaped pleats 8 at the lower end of this absorbent main body 10 are bent into a slightly V-shape. The other side is bent toward the left and right sides and the inside in the width direction of the absorbent main body 10 constituting the top surface 1 and overlaps the outer sides of the upper ends of the left and right side parts 2, 3, and joins the overlapped ones with adhesive or the like. section. The top surface 1 can be made flat without folds. In this way, the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3 can also be constituted by separate absorbent main bodies 10. In addition, the leakage preventing sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3, and is added across each of the side parts 2 and 3.

Figure 14(c) shows an example in which one absorbent body 10 is folded into two layers at the lower end 5 of the absorbent body 10. That is, in this example, the top surface 1 and the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3 are integrally connected via the chevron folds 8. On the other side, the part forming the left side face 2 is folded inwardly at the lower end, and the part forming the right side face 3 is folded inwardly at the lower end, partially overlapping the outer surface of the left side face 2. In this way, the lower end sides of the left and right side parts 2, 3 may be folded and overlapped into two Floor. In this case, the amount of body fluid absorbed by the lower end 5 of the absorbent body 10 can be increased. In addition, the leakage preventing sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the left and right side parts 2 and 3, and is added across each of the side parts 2 and 3.

Figure 14(d) shows an example in which one absorbent body 10 is bent and the cross-sectional shape becomes a slightly inverted triangle shape, and the joint at the end of the absorbent body 10 is located on the right side face 3 (or left side face 2). That is, in this example, the top surface 1 and the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3 are integrally connected via the chevron folds 8. In addition, the left and right side parts 2 and 3 are also integrally connected at the lower end, and a mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed on the boundary line. However, in this example, the joint at the end of the absorbent body 10 is located on the right side face 3. Therefore, a leak-proof sheet 20 is added to cover this joint. Therefore, in this example, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached only to a portion corresponding to the right side face 3 of the absorbent body 10. In this way, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is not limited to the lower end of the absorbent body 10, and may be attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the absorbent body 10.

In addition, in the examples shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the illustration of the through hole 7 of the top surface 1 is omitted. Regarding the examples shown in Figs. 12 to 14, similar to the first to third embodiments described above, a through hole 7 connected to the internal space 4 can be formed on the top surface 1 of the absorbent main body 10.

[5. Products containing absorbent articles]

Fig. 15 schematically shows an example of a product in which a plurality of absorbent articles 100 are housed in a package 200. In FIG. 15, the package 200 is depicted as having a rectangular parallelepiped or cube-shaped internal space conceptually. As for the package 200, well-known ones such as a bag shape or a box shape can be suitably adopted. In addition, as for the packaging body 200, well-known ones such as paper, cloth, vinyl, plastic, etc. can be used. As for the packaging body 200, if it has an internal space which can accommodate at least two absorbent articles 100, there will be no restriction|limiting in particular, A well-known thing can be used suitably.

Fig. 15(a) is an example of a product in which the absorbent article 100 (see Fig. 12(b)) in which the cross-sectional shape of the absorbent main body 10 is slightly T-shaped is housed in the package 200. As shown in Fig. 15(a), each absorbent article 100 is folded in the left and right mountain-shaped folds 8 provided between the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3, and is folded in the valley-shaped folds provided on the left side surface portion 2. 9 folded state, arranged in the package 200. In this way, the top surface portion 1 of each absorbent article 100 is arranged in a horizontally tilted state, and it is not necessary to form a fold on each top surface portion 1 when it is stored in the package 200. Thereby, the flat state of the top surface part 1 can be maintained, so it is easy to make this top surface part 1 contact a wearer's crotch. In addition, by folding the absorbent article 100 as shown in FIG. 15(a), a plurality of absorbent articles 100 can be densely housed in the package 200.

Fig. 15(b) is an example of a product in which the absorbent article 100 (see Fig. 12(a), etc.) whose cross-sectional shape of the absorbent main body 10 is a slightly inverted triangle shape is housed in a package 200. As shown in FIG. 15(b), each absorbent article 100 is folded in the left and right chevron folds 8 provided between the top surface part 1 and the left and right side parts 2, 3. In addition, in each absorbent article 100, the valley-shaped fold 9 is formed only on the left side surface 2 (or the right side surface 3) among the left and right side parts 2, 3, and the valley-shaped fold 9 is also folded here. In this way, in the example shown in Fig. 15(b), the top surface 1 of each absorbent article 100 is also arranged in a horizontally tilted state, and the top surface 1 of each absorbent article 100 is not required to be stored in the package 200. The folds are formed.

Fig. 16 shows an example of a change in the storage of the absorbent article 100 in the package 200. Figs. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the leak-proof sheet 20 has: a fixing portion 21 that is non-detachably joined to the lower end portion 5 of the absorbent body 10; and an extension portion 22 that extends from either end of the fixing portion 21 . When the absorbent body 10 is folded so that the top face 1 is in a laterally tilted state, the extension 22 of the leak-proof sheet 20 has an extension length that can cover the top face 1 of the absorbent body 10. Extend The extension portion 22 may be in a state of covering the top surface portion 1, and the top surface portion 1 or the side portions 2, 3 may be partially peeled and temporarily attached. In this way, in the state of being housed in the packaging body 200, a part (extended portion 22) of the leakage prevention sheet 20 covers the top surface portion 1 of the absorbent body 10, so that the top surface portion 1 can be kept in a hygienic state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the leakage prevention sheet 20 may also form a hole 23 between the fixing portion 21 and the extension portion 22, and the fixing portion 21 and the extension portion 22 can be separated along the hole 23. When in use, the extension part 22 is separated from the fixed part 21 and discarded, and the extension part 22 will not become an obstacle.

[6. Examples of further changes to absorbent articles]

Figure 17 is a plan view showing a further modified example of the absorbent article. In addition, Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the cross-sectional shape of XVIII-XVIII shown in Fig. 17.

Figure 17 shows a state where the absorbent main body 10 is folded in the order of (a), (b), and (c), and finally the state shown in (c) is obtained. In the unfolded state shown in Figure 17(a), the absorbent body 10 is divided into a front side portion 10a located in the depth direction (D) on the front side (the wearer’s ventral side), and a rear side in the depth direction (D) (wearing The back side of the person), the rear side portion 10b, and the center portion 10c between the front and rear side portions. In the example shown in Figure 17, assuming that the entire length of the absorbent body 10 in the depth direction (D) is 100%, the length of the central portion 10c is set to about 10% to 50%, and the front side portion 10a and the back side The part 10b bisects the remaining length part. In addition, the front side portion 10a and the rear side portion 10b of the absorbent main body 10 have a longer length in the width direction (W) than the central portion 10c. In other words, the absorptive main body 10 has left and right petals 10L, 10R that extend to the left and right outer sides in the width direction (W) than the central part 10c at both the front side part 10a and the rear side part 10b. Therefore, the absorptive main body 10 has a somewhat hourglass-like shape in a plan view. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 17, the right lobe R extending from the central portion 10c to the outside in the width direction (W) is longer than the left lobe L.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17(a), the squeezing line 13c may be formed in an oblique grid pattern on the absorber 13 of the absorbent main body 10. The so-called squeeze line 13c is formed by squeezing the absorbent body 13 from either or both of the skin opposing surface side and the skin non-opposing surface side, and is formed on the absorbent body 13 along the squeezing line 13c Recess. In addition, the so-called diagonal lattice pattern means that a plurality of extrusion lines 13c extending in a direction (oblique direction) oblique to the depth direction (D) and the width direction (W) in plan view intersect, and are divided into oblique lines. The pattern of a square (diamond) non-extruded area. In this way, by forming a plurality of squeezing lines 13c on the absorbent body 13, the diffusibility of the body fluid contacting the surface of the absorbent body 13 can be improved, and the strength or shape retention of the entire absorbent body 10 can be improved. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the squeezing lines 13c may be formed in a square lattice pattern on the absorber 13. The so-called square lattice pattern here means that a plurality of extrusion lines 13c extending parallel to the depth direction intersect with a plurality of extrusion lines 13c extending parallel to the width direction to divide a square (quadrilateral) non-extruded area picture of.

Next, as shown in Figure 17(b), the left flap portion 10L including the front side portion 10a and the back side portion 10b in the absorbent body 10 is folded toward the inner side of the width direction (W) to the side facing the skin . Thereafter, as shown in Figure 17(c), the right flap portion 10R including the front side portion 10a and the back side portion 10b in the absorbent body 10 is folded to the inner side of the width direction (W) to the skin facing surface side. At this time, the left flap part 10L and the right flap part 10R are overlapped up and down, and the overlapping parts are joined with a hot melt adhesive or the like. As a result, as shown in Figure 17(c), in the central portion 10c of the absorbent body 10, a penetration is formed between the petals 10L, 10R of the front side portion 10a and the petals 10L, 10R of the rear side portion 10b. Hole 7. This through hole 7 has a function equivalent to the through hole 7 of each of the aforementioned embodiments.

Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional shape showing the state shown in Fig. 17(c). As shown in Figure 18, follow the steps shown in Figure 17 (a) ~ (c) When the absorbent main body 10 is folded, it is also possible to obtain the absorbent article 100 having a cylindrical three-dimensional shape with a space inside. As shown in FIG. 18, the left and right petals 10L, 10R of the front side portion 10a and the rear side portion 10b form the top surface portion 1 of the absorbent main body 10. In addition, a through hole 7 that opens into the internal space is formed on the top surface 1. In addition, the inner parts in the width direction of the left and right petals 10L and 10R form the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10. In addition, in the center portion in the width direction of the absorbent main body 10, a mountain-shaped fold 8 is formed along the depth direction thereof. Furthermore, at the lower end 5 of the side parts 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10, a leak-proof sheet 20 is added to straddle the left and right side parts 2 and 3. In this way, by the method shown in FIG. 17, the three-dimensional absorbent article 100 having the through hole 7 in the top surface portion 1 can also be obtained.

[7. Fourth Embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 19 to 24, the fourth embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the fourth embodiment, the description of the same structure as the foregoing embodiment is omitted, and the description will be focused on the structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Fig. 19 is a perspective view showing an outline of the absorbent article 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 19, the absorbent article 100 according to the present invention is formed in a cylindrical three-dimensional shape having a space 4 inside. In the present embodiment, the back sides of both ends of the absorbent main body 10 having a flat rectangular shape are combined with the palms to form a cylindrical shape having a space 4 extending in the depth direction (D). The absorbent body 10 formed in a three-dimensional shape has: a top surface 1 having a plane that abuts the wearer's crotch; left and right side surfaces 2, 3 (left side surface 2 and right side surface 3), etc. from the top surface 1 The left and right sides of the 2 extend toward the non-opposing surface side of the skin; and the space 4 is formed between these left and right side parts 2, 3. This space 4 penetrates in the depth direction (D) from the end on the ventral side of the wearer to the end on the back side. Furthermore, on the left and right sides of the absorbent body 10 A liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the face surfaces 2 and 3. This leakage prevention sheet 20 is joined across the side parts 2 and 3 on the left and right, and also has a function of connecting the side parts 2 and 3. In addition, a through hole 7 connected to the internal space 4 is formed on the top surface 1 of the absorbent body 10.

Fig. 20 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100, and Fig. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article. As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the absorbent article 100 includes an absorbent main body 10 and a leak-proof sheet 20 attached to the lower part of the absorbent main body 10.

From the unfolded state shown in Figure 20, the outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12, and the absorbent body 13 are laminated to form the absorbent body 10. The left and right ends of the absorbent body 10 in the width direction (W) are directed inward The noodle sheet 12 is bent on the side, and the lower end is stitched with the leakage prevention sheet 20. Thereby, the absorbent article 100 provided with the absorbent main body 10 and the leak-proof sheet 20 becomes a cylindrical three-dimensional shape as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 21. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 21, the leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the absorbent main body 10, and is added across the left side face 2 and the right side face 3. Therefore, the leakage prevention sheet 20 can be said to have a function of connecting the left side face 2 and the right side face 3 of the absorbent body 10.

Figure 22 is an example showing a state where the absorbent article 100 is sandwiched in the crotch of the wearer. As shown in Fig. 22, the top surface 1 forming a flat surface of the absorbent main body 10 is in close contact with the wearer's crotch, and the side surfaces 2, 3 located on the left and right sides thereof are in close contact with the wearer's inner thigh. Furthermore, since the space 4 is maintained between the left and right side parts 2, 3, the absorbent main body 10 as a whole becomes one with high cushioning properties, and it is possible to maintain the close contact state to the crotch and the inner thigh. Thereby, there is no gap between the absorbent body 10 and the wearer’s skin. Even if it is worn on the wearer who adopts a lateral or semi-lateral position, it can effectively prevent the top face 1 side or Urine leakage on the side 2 and 3 sides. Furthermore, since a leak-proof sheet 20 is added to the lower end 5 of the absorbent body 10, it can be Avoid soiling of underwear, bed sheets, or disposable diapers that are stacked and worn. In addition, when the absorbent article 100 is exchanged, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is used as a handle to pull out, so that the exchange operation can be easily completed without soiling the hands.

As shown in FIGS. 19 to 23, in the absorbent article 100 of the present invention, a plurality of squeezing lines 31, 32, and 33 are formed on the absorbent body 13. As shown in FIG. Each pressing line is formed by partially recessing the absorber 13 in the thickness direction. In particular, each squeeze line can be formed by partially squeezing and compressing the absorbent body 13 from both sides or either side of the skin facing surface side and the skin non-facing surface side. Therefore, the density of the absorptive material 13a constituting the absorber 13 is increased in the portion where the squeeze line is formed. In this way, by forming the squeeze line on the absorber 13, the absorber 13 is easily bent along the squeeze line. In addition, since the density of the absorbent material 13a increases at the location where the extrusion line is formed, the absorber 13 can increase the stress to the external force applied in the direction parallel to the extension direction of the extrusion line. In addition, since the absorbent body 13 is partially recessed in the portion where the squeeze line is formed, the body fluid flows along the squeeze line, and the body fluid easily spreads in the extending direction of the squeeze line. Furthermore, the squeezing line may be formed on the skin-facing surface side of the absorber 13, may be formed on the skin-non-facing surface side, or may be formed on both sides of the skin-facing surface side and the skin-non-facing surface side. Hereinafter, the pattern of the pressing line formed on the absorber 13 will be described in more detail.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the pattern of the pressing line formed on the absorber 13, and shows the unfolded state of the absorber 13. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the absorber 13 has a first squeeze line 31 extending in the width direction at a portion corresponding to the top surface 1 of the absorbent main body 10. As shown in FIG. A plurality of first pressing lines 31 are formed at predetermined intervals in the depth direction, and each pressing line of the first pressing lines 31 is formed in a linear shape parallel to the width direction. The interval between the plurality of first pressing lines 31 is not particularly limited, but for example, the interval between the first pressing lines 31 is preferably 3 mm to 30 mm or 5 mm to 20 mm. Basically, the first squeeze line 31 extends across the width of the top surface 1 Extending to the entire area. That is, the first pressing line 31 preferably reaches the boundary between the top face 1 and the left side face 2 and the boundary between the top face 1 and the right side face 3. In addition, as described above, the through hole 7 is formed in the top surface 1. In this case, the first pressing line 31 preferably reaches the periphery of the through hole 7.

In this way, by forming a plurality of first pressing lines 31 along the width direction on the top surface 1, the stress of the top surface 1 against the external force applied from the width direction can be increased. By increasing the stress of the top surface 1, the top surface 1 or the space 4 below it will not collapse. Therefore, the absorbent body 10 is easier to fit the wearer's crotch and inner thigh more closely. The shape of the space 4 can also be maintain. In addition, by forming the first pressing line 31 extending in the width direction on the top surface portion 1 of the absorber 13, the body fluid that touches the top surface portion 1 easily spreads in the width direction. With this, body fluids can be quickly absorbed in a wide range from the top surface portion 1 to the side portions 2, 3, and therefore the urine leakage prevention effect can be improved.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 23, the absorbent body 13 is formed with a first portion extending in the depth direction at a position corresponding to the boundary between the top surface portion 1 of the absorbent body 10 and the left and right side portions 2, 3 (that is, the mountain-shaped fold 8). Two extrusion line 32. Therefore, the absorbent body 10 is bent along the second pressing line 32 formed on the absorbent body 13. That is, the mountain-shaped fold 8 of the absorbent body 10 is formed in a shape corresponding to the second pressing line 32 of the absorbent body 13. As shown in FIG. 23, the second squeeze line 32 extends over substantially the entire area of the absorbent body 13 in the depth direction. For example, when the length in the depth direction of the absorbent body 13 is 100%, the second pressing line 32 preferably extends over a length range of 80 to 100% or 90 to 100% in the depth direction.

In addition, the pair of left and right second pressing lines 32 are respectively formed in an arc shape protruding outward in the width direction. That is, the distance between the pair of left and right second pressing lines 32 is narrowest at the front end and rear end in the depth direction, and is widest at the center part in the depth direction. In this way, by making the left and right second squeeze lines 32 into arc shapes, respectively, the second squeeze lines The area between the 32 and the top surface 1 is formed in a roughly elliptical shape in plan view. Moreover, if the top surface portion 1 is defined by the arc-shaped second pressing line 32, when the absorbent body 10 is bent along the second pressing line 32, the top surface portion 1 is formed as shown in FIG. 19 The shape in which the front end and the rear end in the depth direction are raised. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, in a state where the absorbent main body 10 is formed into a cylindrical three-dimensional shape, the tip end portions in the depth direction of the top surface portion 1 are located above the center portion in the depth direction. By making the second pressing line 32 into an arc shape, the state of the top surface 1 can be naturally maintained. Since the tip portion in the depth direction of the top surface portion 1 is narrower than the central portion and rises upward, it fits the wearer's lower abdomen appropriately. In addition, since the rear end portion in the depth direction of the top surface portion 1 is also narrower than the central portion and rises upward, it appropriately fits the wearer's buttocks. Thereby, the leakage of urine or stool can be prevented more effectively.

In addition, as shown in Figure 19 or Figure 23, the first squeeze line 31 is formed from the second squeeze line 32 on the left to the second squeeze line 32 on the right, or from the through hole 7 in the center to the left and right The second squeeze line 32. In this way, by forming the first pressing line 31 over substantially the entire area in the width direction of the top surface 1, the shape of the top surface 1 defined by the second pressing line 32 can be maintained. That is, since the density of the absorptive material becomes higher at the location where the first squeeze line 31 is formed, the absorber 13 is strong against external pressure from the width direction. Therefore, even if the top surface 1 defined by the second squeeze line 32 is sandwiched between the wearer's feet, the first squeeze line 31 will not cause collapse and can maintain a flat state. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, the absorber 13 has a plurality of third pressing lines 33 extending in the depth direction on each of the side surfaces of the left side face 2 and the right side face 3. The plurality of third squeeze lines 33 include arc-shaped squeeze lines 33 a that protrude in the same direction as the second squeeze line 32 in the expanded state, and linear squeeze lines 33 b that extend parallel to the depth direction. The arc-shaped extrusion line 33a forms a cylindrical shape in the absorbent body 10 The state of the three-dimensional shape (refer to Figure 19) can be said to be an arc shape protruding downward. In this way, by forming the arc-shaped pressing lines 33a on the left and right side parts 2, 3, the top surface 1 is curved in the opposite direction of the depth, and the side parts 2, 3 can be given the necessary deformation for three-dimensionalization. 1A gap is formed between the wearer's lower abdomen or buttocks, so leakage can be prevented. Furthermore, in the area from the arc-shaped pressing line 33a to the second pressing line 32, the left and right side portions 2, 3 are easily maintained in a convex state, and as a result, the absorbability can be largely ensured. The space 4 inside the main body 10 can collect a large amount of urine or stool. In addition, since the linear pressing lines 33b are formed on the left and right side parts 2, 3, the stress against external pressure from the depth direction can be increased. The arc-shaped squeeze line 33a or the linear squeeze line 33b included in the third squeeze line 33 is the same as the second squeeze line 32. When the length of the absorbent body 13 in the depth direction is 100%, the maximum It extends over the length of 80~100% or 90~100% of the depth direction.

Figures 24(a) to 24(e) show examples of manufacturing steps of the absorbent article 100 according to the fourth embodiment. In Figure 24, a cross-sectional view of each line XXIV-XXIV is shown. The absorbent article 100 can be manufactured in accordance with the steps shown in Fig. 24(a) to Fig. 24(e). That is, first, a rectangular outer sheet 11 is prepared (Fig. 24(a)). Furthermore, at this time, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Next, a rectangular absorber 13 formed with through holes 7 is placed on the non-skin facing side of the outer sheet 11, and an inner sheet 12 is placed on the non-skin facing side of the absorber 13 (Fig. 24 ( b)). At this stage, a plurality of pressing lines 31, 32, and 33 are formed on the absorbent body 13 in the aforementioned pattern. In addition, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are joined around the absorber 13. Furthermore, the absorber 13 and both or either of the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 may be joined. Thereby, the absorbent body 10 can be obtained. Furthermore, at this stage, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Secondly, the absorptive ontology 10 is folded in half toward the inner sheet 12 side along the through hole 7 formed in the absorbent body 13 (Fig. 24(c)). That is, it is folded in half so that the outer sheet 11 becomes the outer side and the inner sheet 12 becomes the inner side. At this time, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 becomes the apex located in half. After that, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 located at the apex is cut away, and the through hole 7 having the same shape as the absorber 13 is formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 (Figure 24(d)) . At this time, since the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 overlap the through holes 7 of the absorber 13, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are cut out at the same position as the through holes 7 of the absorber 13 , The through holes 7 can be formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 substantially simultaneously. Thereafter, the leak-proof sheet 20 is joined to a position corresponding to the lower end of the absorbent main body 10 (Fig. 24(e)). In addition, the step of forming the mountain-shaped fold 8 at the position where the arc-shaped second pressing line 32 is formed on the absorbent body 13 may be added. In addition, it is also possible to add a step of attaching the end on the side opposite to the apex of the half-fold (that is, the end on the side where the leak-proof sheet 20 is arranged) with a hot melt adhesive or the like.

According to the above-mentioned manufacturing steps, the absorbent article 100 in which the through holes 7 are formed can be efficiently manufactured. In addition, as shown in Figure 24(c), after the through hole 7 is formed in the absorbent body 13, by folding the entire absorbent body 10 in half along the through hole 7, it can be attached to the top surface of the absorbent body 10. The folds on 1 are limited to a minimum. That is, as described above, the top surface 1 is preferably a flat surface with no folds remaining, but folds that are unavoidable during manufacturing are formed along the through holes 7 so that the folds added to the top surface 1 can be minimized. With this, it can be formed in a state where the folds hardly remain on the top surface portion 1 when it is worn.

[8. Fifth Embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 25 and 26, the fifth embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the fifth embodiment, the description is omitted for the same structure as the foregoing embodiment. The description will be centered on a structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Fig. 25 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the fifth embodiment, and Fig. 26 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the absorbent article 100 according to the fifth embodiment, the absorbent body 13 has a structure in which the main absorbent body 13 and the sub absorbent body 14 are laminated.

As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the main absorber 13 is located in the top surface part 1 of the absorptive main body 10, and the side part 2, 3 on either side. That is, the main absorber 13 of the fifth embodiment has a structure that is almost the same as that of the absorber 13 of the aforementioned fourth embodiment. On the other hand, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged only on the top surface 1 of the absorbent main body 10. In particular, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged on the skin non-facing surface side of the main absorber 13, that is, between the main absorber 13 and the inner sheet 12. In addition, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be composed of an absorbent material and a core covering sheet in the same manner as the main absorber 13. As in the present embodiment, by stacking the main absorbent body 13 and the sub absorbent body 14 on the top surface portion 1, the absorption amount of body fluids in the top surface portion 1 increases. Therefore, the present embodiment can be said to be a suitable form for women who have a lot of body fluids directly in contact with the top face 1. In addition, in this embodiment, the through-hole 7 is formed in both the main absorber 13 and the sub-absorber 14, and the through-hole 7 of both is connected to the space 4. As shown in FIG. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be arranged on the skin-facing surface side of the main absorber 13, that is, between the main absorber 13 and the outer sheet 11.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the present embodiment, a first pressing line 31 extending in the width direction is formed on the sub-absorbent body 14 located on the top surface portion 1. A plurality of first pressing lines 31 are formed at predetermined intervals in the depth direction, and each pressing line of the first pressing lines 31 is formed in a linear shape parallel to the width direction. The function of the first pressing line 31 formed on the top surface 1 is as described above. That is, by forming a plurality of first pressing lines 31 on the sub-absorbent body 14 located on the top surface 1, The increase in stress against external forces from the width direction can be increased, and the first squeeze line 31 can be used to diffuse body fluids widely and quickly.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main absorbent body 13 is formed with a plurality of third pressing lines 33 extending in the depth direction on each of the side surfaces of the left side face 2 and the right side face 3. The third pressing line 33 formed on the main absorbent body 13 is formed in a linear shape extending in parallel to the depth direction. By forming the linear third squeeze line 33 on the left and right side parts 2, 3, the stress to the external pressure from the depth direction can be increased.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first squeeze line 31 extending in the width direction is formed on the sub-absorbent body 14, and the third squeeze line 33 extending in the depth direction is formed on the main absorber 13. However, for example, both the first pressing line 31 extending in the width direction and the third pressing line 33 extending in the depth direction may be formed on the main absorbent body 13.

[9. The sixth embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 27 and 28, the sixth embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Fig. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the sixth embodiment, and Fig. 28 is an expanded view and a side view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the sixth embodiment. The sixth embodiment corresponds to a modified example of the aforementioned fourth embodiment, and the basic components are the same. However, the sixth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that the outer shape of the expanded state of the absorbent article 100 is circular.

As shown in Fig. 27, in the sixth embodiment, the outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12, and the absorbent body 13 are formed into a circular shape (or an elliptical shape) in a plan view. Therefore, as shown in the plan view of Figure 28(a), the absorbent body 10 with the absorbent body 13 laminated between the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 is also in the unfolded state, and its outer shape becomes circular in plan view ( Or oval). In addition, as shown in the side view of Fig. 28(b), the lower ends 5 of the left and right side parts 2, 3 of the absorbent body 10 span the left and right sides. A leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the faces 2 and 3. In this way, by shaping the absorptive main body 10 into a circular shape, compared to the case of shaping the absorptive main body 10 into a rectangular shape, the corners below the front end portion and the rear end portion in the depth direction can be removed. Therefore, by molding the absorbent main body 10 into a circular shape, the size of the entire absorbent article 100 can be reduced to a small size. In addition, in the embodiment in which the absorbent main body 10 is formed into a rectangular shape, the corners may remain below the front end portion and the rear end portion in the depth direction, and sometimes this corner may be caught on underwear, etc., preventing the absorbent article from being stuck. 100 sandwiched into the inseam. In this regard, as in the present embodiment, by forming the absorbent body 10 into a circular shape, the edges below the front end portion and the rear end portion in the depth direction are arc-shaped, so that it will not get stuck on the clothes during wearing and can be smoothly worn. To put on and take off. In addition, the outer shape of the absorbent main body 10 may be rectangular (fourth embodiment) or circular (sixth embodiment), and it may be appropriately changed according to the use of the absorbent article 100.

[10. Seventh Embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 29 to 33, the seventh embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the seventh embodiment, the description is omitted for the same structure as the foregoing embodiment, and the description will be focused on the structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Fig. 29 is a perspective view showing an outline of the absorbent article 100 related to the present invention. As shown in Fig. 29, the absorbent article 100 according to the present invention is formed in a cylindrical three-dimensional shape having a space 4 inside. In the present embodiment, the back sides of both ends of the absorbent main body 10 having a flat rectangular shape are combined with the palms to form a cylindrical shape having a space 4 extending in the depth direction (D). The absorbent body 10 formed in a three-dimensional shape has: a top surface 1 having a plane that abuts the wearer's crotch; left and right side surfaces 2, 3 (left side surface 2 and right side surface 3), etc. from the top surface 1 The left and right sides of the 2 extend toward the non-opposing surface side of the skin; and the space 4 is formed between these left and right side parts 2, 3. This space 4 series from wearing The ventral end to the dorsal end penetrates along the depth direction (D). Furthermore, a liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end portions 5 of the left and right side portions 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10. This leakage prevention sheet 20 is joined across the side parts 2 and 3 on the left and right, and also has a function of connecting the side parts 2 and 3. In addition, a through hole 7 connected to the internal space 4 is formed on the top surface 1 of the absorbent body 10.

Fig. 30 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100, and Fig. 31 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article. As shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the absorbent article 100 includes an absorbent main body 10 and a leak-proof sheet 20 attached to the lower part thereof.

As shown in FIG. 30, the absorber 13 has grid-like pressing lines 41 formed on at least the top surface portion 1. As shown in FIG. The pressing line 41 is a linear recess formed by partially compressing the absorber 13. In addition, the term "lattice" refers to a state in which a plurality of extrusion line groups extending in a certain direction and a plurality of extrusion line groups extending in a direction different from this line group intersect. As shown in FIG. 30 and the like, the pressing line 41 may be formed in a diagonal grid pattern, or may be formed in a square grid pattern. That is, the grid-shaped pressing line 41 includes at least those extending in the width direction (W) of the absorbent article or in the direction inclined in the range of 1 to 45 degrees with respect to the width direction (W). For example, the angle (θ) at which the squeezing line 41 is inclined with respect to the width direction of the absorbent article can be set to a range of 0 to 45 degrees, particularly preferably 30 to 45 degrees or 35 to 45 degrees.

In addition, the squeeze line 41 can basically be formed by compressing the absorber 13 from the side facing the skin. However, the squeezing line 41 may be formed by compressing the absorber 13 from the skin non-opposing surface side, or it may be formed by compressing the absorber 13 from both sides of the skin opposing surface and the skin non-opposing surface. In this way, the squeeze line 41 is formed by compressing the absorber 13, and therefore the strength of the absorber 13 is improved at the location (the top surface portion 1) where the squeeze line 41 is formed. In particular, as mentioned above, the lattice-shaped absorber 13 includes The absorbent article extends in the width direction (W), or extends in a direction inclined within a predetermined range with respect to the width direction (W). Therefore, the absorber 13 can be said to be able to increase the stress to the external force from the width direction at the portion of the top surface 1 where the pressing line 41 is formed.

As shown in Figs. 29 and 30, in the area corresponding to the top surface portion 1 of the absorbent article 100, by forming the grid-like pressing lines 41 on the absorbent body 13, the stress in the top surface portion 1 becomes stronger. Therefore, even in a state where the absorbent article 100 is sandwiched between the wearer's feet, the shape of the top surface portion 1 can be maintained, and the space 4 between the left and right side portions 2, 3 can be maintained. Thereby, the absorbent article 100 can be more closely integrated with the wearer's crotch and inner thigh. In addition, by forming the grid-like pressing line 41 on the top surface portion 1 of the absorber 13, the body fluid that touches the top surface portion 1 easily spreads along the pressing line 41. With this, body fluids can be quickly absorbed in a wide range from the top surface portion 1 to the side portions 2, 3, and therefore the urine leakage prevention effect can be improved.

Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the pressing line 41 is formed only in the top surface portion 1 of the absorbent body 13. However, in the present invention, the pressing line 41 may be formed on at least the top surface portion 1, and may be formed on the left and right side portions 2, 3, or may be formed on the entire absorber 13.

From the unfolded state shown in Fig. 30, the outer sheet 11, inner sheet 12, and absorbent body 13 are bonded together to form the absorbent body 10. The left and right ends of the absorbent body 10 in the width direction (W) are directed inward The noodle sheet 12 is bent on the side, and the lower end is stitched with the leakage prevention sheet 20. Thereby, the absorbent article 100 provided with the absorbent main body 10 and the leakage prevention sheet 20 becomes a cylindrical three-dimensional shape as shown in FIG. 31. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 31, the leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the absorbent main body 10, and is added across the left side face 2 and the right side face 3. Therefore, the leak-proof sheet 20 can be said to be responsible for connecting the left side face 2 and the right side face of the absorbent body 10. Function of Section 3.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the through holes 7 are preferably formed in the area of the top surface 1 where the grid-like pressing lines 41 are formed. That is, it is preferable that the through hole 7 is surrounded by the pressing line 41 and the pressing line 41 reaches the periphery of the through hole 7. That is, as shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 30, the squeeze line 41 reaches the edge of the through hole 7, and the edge of the through hole 7 is also formed with a recess here. In addition, as described above, since the strength of the absorbent body 13 is improved in the area where the pressing line 41 is formed, by providing the through holes 7 in the area of the grid-shaped pressing line 41, the through holes 7 can be maintained. shape. In the present invention, as described above, by providing the grid-like pressing lines 41 on the top surface 1, the rigidity in the width direction of the top surface 1 is increased to prevent deformation. Therefore, even in the case where the through hole 7 is provided in the top surface 1, the through hole 7 will not be blocked due to the action of the squeezing wire 41 and can function as a hole.

As described above, the through holes 7 are formed in the entire outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12, and the absorber 13 that constitute the top surface portion 1. Therefore, in order to prevent the content of the absorbent body 13 from escaping from the edge of the through hole 7, it is better to join the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 in the through hole 7 along the outline of the through hole 7, as shown in Fig. 31 . Thereby, exposure of the absorber 13 can be prevented.

Figure 32 is an example showing a state where the absorbent article 100 is sandwiched between the wearer's crotch. As shown in Fig. 32, the top surface 1 forming a flat surface of the absorbent body 10 is in close contact with the wearer's crotch, and the side surfaces 2, 3 located on the left and right sides thereof are in close contact with the wearer's inner thigh. Furthermore, since the space 4 is maintained between the left and right side parts 2, 3, the absorbent main body 10 as a whole becomes one with high cushioning properties, and it is possible to maintain the close contact state to the crotch and the inner thigh. Thereby, there is no gap between the absorbent body 10 and the wearer’s skin. Even if it is worn on the wearer who adopts a lateral or semi-lateral position, it can effectively prevent Urine leakage from the top face 1 side or the side parts 2, 3 sides. Furthermore, since the lower end 5 of the absorbent main body 10 is provided with a leak-proof sheet 20, it can avoid soiling of underwear, bed sheets, or disposable diapers that are stacked and worn after use. In addition, when the absorbent article 100 is exchanged, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is used as a handle to pull out, so that the exchange operation can be easily completed without soiling the hands.

Figures 33(a) to 33(e) show examples of manufacturing steps of the absorbent article 100 according to the seventh embodiment. In Fig. 33, a cross-sectional view of each line XXXIII-XXXIII is shown. The absorbent article 100 can be manufactured in accordance with the steps shown in Fig. 33(a) to Fig. 33(e). That is, first, a rectangular outer sheet 11 is prepared, and a rectangular absorber 13 formed with through holes 7 and grid-like pressing lines 41 is placed on the skin non-opposing side of the outer sheet 11 (Figure 33(a)) . Furthermore, at this time, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Next, the inner sheet 12 is placed on the non-skin facing side of the absorber 13 (Fig. 33(b)). At this time, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are joined around the absorber 13. Furthermore, the absorber 13 and both or either of the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 may be joined. Thereby, the absorbent body 10 can be obtained. Furthermore, at this stage, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Next, the absorbent main body 10 is folded in half toward the inner sheet 12 side along the through hole 7 formed in the absorbent body 13 (Fig. 33(c)). That is, it is folded in half so that the outer sheet 11 becomes the outer side and the inner sheet 12 becomes the inner side. At this time, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 becomes the apex located in half. After that, the through hole 7 of the absorber 13 located at the apex portion is cut off, and the through hole 7 having approximately the same shape as the absorber 13 is formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 (Figure 33(d)) . At this time, since the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 overlap the through holes 7 of the absorber 13, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are cut out at the same position as the through holes 7 of the absorber 13 , The through holes 7 can be formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 substantially simultaneously. After that, under the equivalent of the absorbent body 10 The leak-proof sheet 20 is joined to the end position (Fig. 33(e)). In addition, it is also possible to add a step of forming a chevron-shaped fold 8 at an appropriate position of the absorbent main body 10 constituting the absorbent article 100. In addition, it is also possible to add a step of attaching the end on the side opposite to the apex of the half-fold (that is, the end on the side where the leak-proof sheet 20 is arranged) with a hot melt adhesive or the like.

According to the above-mentioned manufacturing steps, the absorbent article 100 in which the through holes 7 are formed can be efficiently manufactured. In addition, as shown in Figure 33(c), after the through hole 7 is formed in the absorbent body 13, by folding the entire absorbent body 10 in half along the through hole 7, it can be attached to the top surface of the absorbent body 10. The folds on 1 are limited to a minimum. That is, as described above, the top surface 1 is preferably a flat surface with no folds remaining, but folds that are unavoidable during manufacturing are formed along the through holes 7 so that the folds added to the top surface 1 can be minimized. With this, it can be formed in a state where the folds hardly remain on the top surface portion 1 when it is worn.

[11. Eighth Embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 34 to 36, an eighth embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the eighth embodiment, the description of the same structure as the foregoing embodiment is omitted, and the description will be focused on the structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Fig. 34 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the eighth embodiment, and Fig. 35 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the eighth embodiment. As shown in Figs. 34 and 35, the absorbent article 100 according to the eighth embodiment further includes a sub-absorbent body 14 in addition to the constituent elements described in the seventh embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 35, in this embodiment, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged on the top surface 1 of the absorbent main body 10. As shown in FIG. In particular, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged on the non-facing surface side of the skin of the absorber 13 (hereinafter also referred to as “main absorber”), that is, between the main absorber 13 and the inner sheet 12. Furthermore, the secondary absorber 14 is the same as the main absorber 13, and is made of an absorbent material 14a What is necessary is just to constitute with the core coating sheet 14b. As in the present embodiment, by stacking the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 on the top surface portion 1, the amount of body fluid absorbed in the top surface portion 1 increases. Therefore, the present embodiment can be said to be a suitable form for women who have a lot of body fluids directly in contact with the top face 1. Furthermore, when the sub-absorbent body 14 is arranged on the top surface portion 1, the through-hole 7 is also formed in this sub-absorbent body 14. By arranging the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 on the top surface 1 to form a two-layer structure, the rigidity is further improved in the width direction, and the through hole 7 can be prevented from being blocked. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be arranged on the skin-facing surface side of the main absorber 13, that is, between the absorber 13 and the outer sheet 11. In this embodiment, the sub-absorbent body 14 should just be arrange|positioned at least on the top surface part 1, and it may also be arrange|positioned on the side parts 2 and 3 on either side. However, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 35, the sub-absorbent body 14 is preferably arranged only on the top surface portion 1.

Fig. 36 (a) and (b) show the main absorber 13 and the sub-absorber 14 separately, and Fig. 36 (c) and (d) show the cross-sectional shape of XXXVI-XXXVI. In addition, Figure 37 shows the state where the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 are superimposed, and the pattern of the pressing line 41 formed on the main absorber 13 and the pressing line 51 formed on the sub absorber 14 are enlarged. Patterned figure. Furthermore, in FIGS. 36 and 37, only the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 are conceptually extracted and displayed.

As shown in Figs. 36 and 37, in the eighth embodiment, the main absorber 13 and the auxiliary absorber 14 are each formed with a plurality of strips so that the respective absorbers 13, 14 are recessed in the thickness direction. Squeeze lines 41, 51. That is, the squeezing lines 41 and 51 are formed in plural on each of the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14. The squeezing lines 41 and 51 are formed by partially squeezing and compressing each of the squeezing lines 41 and 51 from either or both sides of the skin facing surface side and the skin non-facing surface side. Therefore, the density of the absorptive material 13a, 14a of each absorber 13, 14 in the part where the squeezing line 41, 51 is formed increases. Moreover, the squeezing line formed on the main absorber 13 When viewed in a plane direction, 41 and the pressing line 51 formed on the sub-absorbent body 14 form a pattern that at least partially crosses each other. Hereinafter, the pattern of the pressing line 41 formed on the main absorber 13 and the pattern of the pressing line 51 formed on the sub absorber 14 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 36, the pressing line 41 is formed on the main absorbent body 13 in a diagonal grid pattern. The "oblique grid-like pattern" as used herein refers to a pattern in which a plurality of squeezing lines extending in a direction oblique to the longitudinal direction and the width direction intersect and divide the non-squeezed area of a slanted square (diamond). For example, as shown in Figure 36, the angle (θ) of the squeeze line inclination with respect to the width direction of the absorbent article can be set in the range of 1 to 45 degrees, and more preferably 30 to 45 degrees or 35 to 45 degrees . Particularly in this embodiment, the pattern of the pressing line 41 on the main absorbent body 13 is formed by the pressing line 41 and the non-squeezing area 42 surrounded by the pressing line 41 becomes a regular pattern (regular square) (regular rhombus). Lattice pattern). In this way, the main absorbent body 13 can be imagined as being formed with a plurality of squeezing lines 41, a non-squeezing area 42 surrounded by the squeezing lines 41, and an intersection 43 where the squeezing lines 41 intersect. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the squeezing line 41 of the main absorbent body 13 is referred to as the "upper side squeezing line 41", the non-squeezing area 42 is referred to as the "upper non-squeezing area 42", and the intersection part 43 is referred to as the "upper side intersection point". Section 43".

On the other side, the pressing line 51 is formed on the sub-absorbent body 14 in a square lattice pattern. The so-called "square grid pattern" here refers to a plurality of extruded lines extending parallel to the length direction and a plurality of extruded lines extending parallel to the width direction intersect, and a quadrangular non-extruded area is divided. pattern. In particular, in the present embodiment, the pattern of the pressing line 51 on the sub-absorber 14 forms a regular pattern in which all the non-squeezing regions 52 surrounded by the pressing line 51 are square (square grid-like pattern). In this way, in the sub-absorbent body 14, it is also conceivable that a plurality of squeezing lines 51 are formed, and a non-squeezing line surrounded by the squeezing lines 51 The intersection 53 where the pressing area 52 and the pressing line 51 intersect. Hereinafter, for convenience, the squeezing line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14 is referred to as the "lower squeezing line 51", the non-squeezing area 52 is referred to as the "lower non-squeezing area 52", and the intersection 53 is referred to as " The lower side intersection 53".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper pressing line 41 is formed by compressing the main absorbent body 13 from the skin facing surface side to be recessed. Similarly, the lower side squeeze line 51 is formed by compressing the sub-absorbent body 14 from the skin opposing surface side to be recessed. Therefore, in the position where the lower side pressing line 51 is formed on the sub-absorbent body 14 in a state where the main absorber 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14 are overlapped, a gap is formed between the two.

As shown in FIG. 37, in this embodiment, the upper intersection 43 of the main absorber 13 and the lower intersection 53 of the sub absorber 14 overlap with each other in the state where the absorbers 13 and 14 are overlapped. In addition, a portion overlapping with the center (diagonal intersection) of the lower non-squeezed region 52 of the sub-absorbent body 14 exists in the plurality of upper-side intersection portions 43 of the main absorber 13. Especially in the range where the pattern of the upper pressing line 41 of the main absorbent body 13 and the pattern of the lower pressing line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14 overlap, the upper intersection 43 exists in all the lower non-squeezing regions 52. Inside. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is understood that the upper side pressing line 41 overlaps with the position corresponding to the diagonal line of the lower side non-pressing area 52 forming a square shape. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is understood that the lower squeeze line 51 overlaps within the range of the upper non-squeeze region 42.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 36, the length D1 of the diagonal along the length of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (rectangular square) and the length L of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square) in the longitudinal direction are slightly equal ( D1=L). In addition, the length D2 of the diagonal along the width direction of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (rectangular square) and the length B of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square) in the width direction are slightly equal (D2=B). Furthermore, the so-called "omitted" in the description of this case refers to an allowable error of ±5%. Meet these conditions, squeeze on the side The pressing line 41 overlaps with a position corresponding to the diagonal line of the lower non-squeezed area 52 forming a square shape.

In this way, in the present embodiment, the lower squeeze line 51 overlaps within the range of the upper non-squeezed area 42, and the lower side of the upper squeeze line 41 and the upper intersection portion 43 overlaps within the range of the non-squeezed area 52, and The upper intersection portion 43 overlaps with the lower intersection portion 53. Therefore, the body fluids diffused along the upper compression line 41 of the main absorber 13 fall on the sub absorber 14 and are absorbed by the lower non-squeezed region 52. In addition, the bodily fluid remaining in the upper intersection portion 43 of the main absorber 13 falls on the sub-absorbent body 14 and spreads along the lower squeeze line 51 through the lower intersection portion 53. Furthermore, the bodily fluids diffused along the lower squeeze line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14 are absorbed by the upper non-squeeze region 42 of the main absorber 13. In addition, the lower squeeze line 51 may diffuse the bodily fluid in the diagonal direction of the grid pattern of the upper squeeze line 41. In this way, by forming such a pattern, even the non-squeezing regions 42, 52, which have been considered to have slow absorption time, can quickly guide body fluids.

Here, specific numerical values related to the constituent elements of the absorbent article will be described. For example, the thickness of each absorber 13, 14, that is, the thickness of the non-extruded regions 42, 52 is preferably 5 mm to 20 mm, and particularly preferably 8 mm to 15 mm. In addition, the thickness of each absorber 13, 14 at the location where the pressing lines 41 and 51 are formed is preferably 1 mm to 10 mm, and particularly preferably 2 mm to 5 mm. However, of course, the thickness of the portion where the extrusion lines 41 and 51 are formed is smaller than the thickness of the non-extrusion regions 42 and 52. For example, the thickness of the portion where the extrusion lines 41 and 51 are formed is 3% to 50%, and particularly preferably 5% to 20%, with respect to the thickness of the non-extrusion regions 42, 52.

In addition, the width of each extrusion line 41, 51 is preferably 1 mm to 5 mm, and particularly preferably 2 mm to 4 mm. In addition, the length D1 of the diagonal line in the longitudinal direction of the upper non-extruded region 42 shown in FIG. 36 is preferably 10 mm to 50 mm, particularly 20 mm to 40 mm or 30 mm. Length D2 of the diagonal in the width direction of the upper non-squeezed area 42 The preferable numerical range of is the same as the aforementioned length D1. The length D1 and the length D2 are preferably slightly equal, but they can also be different. That is, the shape of the upper non-squeezed area 42 is not limited to a regular rhombus (regular rhombus), and may be another rhombus. In addition, the length L of the lower non-extrusion region 52 shown in FIG. 36 is preferably 10 mm to 50 mm, and particularly preferably 20 mm to 40 mm or 30 mm. The preferable numerical range of the width B of the lower non-squeezed region 52 is the same as the aforementioned length L. The length L and the width B are preferably slightly equal, but they can also be different. In other words, the shape of the lower non-squeezed region 52 is not limited to a square, and may be other quadrangular shapes. As mentioned above, although the length D1 is slightly equal to the length L, and the length D2 is slightly equal to the width B is a preferred embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The squeezing lines 41 and 51 formed on the respective absorbent bodies 13 and 14 are preferably formed in a wide range in the longitudinal direction so that the body fluid discharged to the vicinity of the crotch portion is widely spread to the front body and the back body. Specifically, the length in the longitudinal direction of the region where the extrusion lines 41 and 51 are formed is preferably 60% or more of the length in the longitudinal direction of each absorber 13, 14 and is 60% to 100%, 70% to 100 % Or 80%~100% is particularly good. In addition, the squeezing lines 41 and 51 formed on the respective absorbers 13 and 14 are preferably formed in a wide range across the width direction so that the body fluid discharged near the center in the width direction can be widely spread to the outside in the width direction. Specifically, the maximum width in the width direction of the region where the upper pressing line 41 is formed is preferably 60% or more of the width in the width direction of the top surface portion 1 of the main absorbent body 13, and is 60% to 100%, 70% ~100% or 80%~100% is particularly good. In addition, the maximum width in the width direction of the region where the lower pressing line 51 is formed is preferably 60% or more of the width in the width direction of the sub-absorbent body 14, and is 60% to 100%, 70% to 100%, or 80%. %~100% is particularly good.

In addition, in the figure, the squeeze line 41, 51 is shown by making the absorbent material 13a, 14a and the core pack constituting each absorber 13, 14 An example in which both of the cover sheets 13b and 14b are formed by being recessed. However, the squeezing lines 41 and 51 may be formed by compressing at least the absorbent materials 13a and 14a to be recessed. That is, after compressing the absorbent materials 13a and 14a to form the extrusion lines 41 and 51, the core covering sheets 13b and 14b can be joined to cover the absorbent materials 34 and 44. In this sense, it is sufficient that the squeezing lines 41 and 51 are formed on the absorbent materials 13a and 14a constituting the respective absorbent bodies 13 and 14.

[12. Ninth Embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 38 and 39, an absorbent article according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Regarding the ninth embodiment, the description of the same structure as the foregoing embodiment is omitted, and the description will be focused on the structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Figure 38 (a) and (b) show the separation of the main absorber 13 and the sub-absorber 14, and Figure 38 (c) and (d) show the cross-sectional shape of XXXVIII-XXXVIII. In addition, Fig. 39 is a state where the main absorbent body 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14 are superimposed, and the pattern of the pressing line 41 formed on the main absorber 13 and the pressing line 51 formed on the sub-absorbent body 14 are enlarged. Patterned figure. Furthermore, Figs. 38 and 39 conceptually extract and display only the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14.

The ninth embodiment is different from the eighth embodiment in the pattern of the pressing lines 41 and 51 formed on the respective absorbers 13, 14. As shown in Figs. 38 and 39, the main absorbent body 13 forms an upper side pressing line 41 in a square lattice pattern, and the sub-absorbent body 14 forms a lower side pressing line 51 in a regular rectangular lattice pattern. The regular rectangular grid pattern and the square grid pattern mentioned here are basically the same as those described in the eighth embodiment. However, in the ninth embodiment, in a state where the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 are overlapped, the square lattice pattern formed on the main absorber 13 and the regular rectangular lattice pattern formed on the sub absorber 14 The relative positional relationship of the pattern is the same as that of the eighth implementation The shape is different.

As can be seen from the figures, in the ninth embodiment, the area of the upper non-squeezed region 42 is larger than the area of the lower non-squeezed region 52. Therefore, when the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 are overlapped, the lower non-squeezed area 52 (regular square) is contained in the upper non-squeezed area 42 (square).

In addition, in the ninth embodiment, the four lower intersections 53 delimiting a certain lower non-squeezed area 52 (rectangular square) respectively and the upper side of the four sides delimiting a certain upper non-squeezed area 42 (square) The squeezing lines 41 overlap. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 39, it is understood that the lower non-squeezed area 52 (rectangular square) fits within the range of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (square). That is, the center (the intersection of the diagonals) of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (square) coincides with the center (the intersection of the diagonals) of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (rectangular square). Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 38, the length L of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (square) in the longitudinal direction and the length D1 of the diagonal along the length of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (rectangular square) Slightly equal (L=D1). In addition, the length B in the width direction of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (square) and the length D2 of the diagonal along the width of the lower non-squeezed area 52 are slightly equal (B=D2). If these conditions are met, the four lower intersections 53 defining a certain lower non-squeezed area 52 (rectangular square) become upper squeeze lines 41 that respectively and the four sides of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (square) are defined. overlapping.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 39, the upper intersection portion 43 overlaps the center (the intersection of the diagonal lines) of the lower non-squeezed region 52 (rectangular square). When viewed from different angles, the upper intersection portion 43 overlaps the upper intersection portion 43 and does not overlap in the plurality of lower non-squeezed regions 52 (regular squares). In the example shown in Figure 39, it is known that among the plural rows of the lower non-squeezed area 52, every other row, the rows where the upper intersection 43 overlaps and the rows where the upper intersection 43 does not overlap alternately line up . same It is found that, among the plurality of rows of the lower non-squeezed region 52, every other row, the rows where the upper intersection portion 43 overlaps and the rows where the upper intersection portion 43 does not overlap are alternately arranged.

As described above, by forming the pattern of the upper side pressing line 41 (square grid) and the pattern of the lower side pressing line 51 (regular square grid), even if the pressing lines are not densely formed on one absorber, the The body fluid can be effectively diffused to the non-squeezing area, and the body fluid can be absorbed in a wide range of the entire absorbent body of the two layers. That is, the body fluids diffused along the upper compression line 41 of the main absorber 13 are absorbed by the lower non-squeezed region 52 of the sub absorber 14. Therefore, the body fluid spread along the upper side pressing line 41 of the main absorbent body 13 does not reach the end portion, and it is possible to effectively prevent leakage to the outside. In addition, since the body fluid can be absorbed in a wide range of the two-layer absorbent body 13, 14, the absorption amount of the body fluid is increased, and even if it is worn for a long time, the wearer will not be unpleasant. Since the squeezing lines 41 and 51 intersect at the intersections 43 and 53 formed on the respective absorbers 13 and 14, body fluids tend to accumulate. This is because by overlapping the upper intersection 43 of the main absorbent body 13 and the lower non-squeezed area 52 of the sub-absorbent body 14, the body fluid retained in the upper intersection 43 can effectively penetrate into the lower non-squeezed area 52 .

In addition, as in the ninth embodiment, by making the rows and columns of the lower non-squeezing regions 52 overlapped with the upper intersection portion 43 every other row and every other row, the body fluid that has penetrated into the main absorbent body 13 can be diffused further. Far area. Therefore, the body fluid that has penetrated into the main absorbent body 13 can be diffused and penetrated into a wide area of the sub absorbent body 14.

In addition, the squeeze line has the following functions: as a groove to make the liquid flow, and use the capillary phenomenon to spread the liquid along the squeeze part to the non-squeeze area around the squeeze part. Even when it is used in a functional form as a groove, liquid is transferred from the squeezing line of one absorbent body to the squeezing line or non-squeezing area of the other absorbent body. The reason is as follows. That is, the squeeze line is one that deforms the absorbent material constituting the absorbent body under pressure. Therefore, as soon as the absorbent body absorbs liquid at the location where the squeeze line is formed, the thickness changes. That is, as soon as the pulp or SAP in the extrusion line absorbs liquid, the space between the pulps will relax as the use time increases, and the SAP will swell, so the extrusion line will gradually become shallower, and the final thickness will be the same as the non-swelling The squeezing area is roughly the same. In this way, even if the squeeze line has a depth before absorption, the depth will gradually become shallower as the liquid is absorbed. Therefore, it is easy to receive liquid from the squeezing line of one absorbent body to the squeezing line or non-squeezing area provided on the other absorbent body that overlaps the squeezing line. That is, since the squeeze line forms the groove in the initial state, the liquid preferentially flows into the squeeze line. Then, as soon as the area where the squeeze line is formed absorbs liquid, the squeeze line swells. Therefore, as described above, the liquid is squeezed onto the other absorbent body that overlaps the swelled squeeze line. The line or non-squeezed area moves.

In this way, the pattern of the ninth embodiment can be said to have a wider diffusion range of body fluids than the pattern of the eighth embodiment. In this regard, the pattern of the eighth embodiment can be said to have a faster absorption rate of bodily fluids than the pattern of the ninth embodiment. Therefore, when forming a squeeze line on each absorbent body of a two-layer absorbent body, either the pattern of the eighth embodiment or the pattern of the ninth embodiment should be used, and the performance required for the absorbent article should be considered. Make a proper decision.

Furthermore, regarding the width of each extrusion line 41, 51, the length D1 of the diagonal line in the longitudinal direction of the upper non-extruded area 42 or the length D2 of the diagonal line in the width direction, or the length direction of the lower non-extruded area 52 The value of the length L or the width B of is preferably set to the same range as the aforementioned eighth embodiment.

[13. Tenth Embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 40 to 44, a tenth embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the tenth embodiment, the same structure as the previous embodiment is omitted. To be clear, the description will be centered on a structure different from the foregoing embodiment.

Fig. 40 is a perspective view showing an outline of the absorbent article 100 related to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 40, the absorbent article 100 according to the present invention is formed in a cylindrical three-dimensional shape having a space 4 inside. In the present embodiment, the back sides of both ends of the absorbent main body 10 having a flat rectangular shape are combined with the palms to form a cylindrical shape having a space 4 extending in the depth direction (D). The absorbent body 10 formed in a three-dimensional shape has: a top surface 1 having a plane that abuts the wearer's crotch; left and right side surfaces 2, 3 (left side surface 2 and right side surface 3), etc. from the top surface 1 The left and right sides of the 2 extend toward the non-opposing surface side of the skin; and the space 4 is formed between these left and right side parts 2, 3. This space 4 penetrates in the depth direction (D) from the end on the ventral side of the wearer to the end on the back side. Furthermore, a liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet 20 is attached to the lower end portions 5 of the left and right side portions 2 and 3 of the absorbent main body 10. This leakage prevention sheet 20 is joined across the side parts 2 and 3 on the left and right, and also has a function of connecting the side parts 2 and 3. In addition, a through hole 7 connected to the internal space 4 is formed on the top surface 1 of the absorbent body 10.

Fig. 41 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100, and Fig. 42 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article. As shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, the absorbent article 100 includes an absorbent main body 10 and a leak-proof sheet 20 attached to the lower part thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the absorber 13 has a plurality of squeezing lines 41 formed on at least the left and right side portions 2, 3. The pressing line 41 is a linear recess formed by partially compressing the absorber 13. The plurality of extrusion lines are preferably a plurality of parallel extrusion lines, or a plurality of extrusion lines delimiting a closed area. In addition, a plurality of squeezing lines are particularly preferred as a plurality of parallel squeezing lines that define a closed area. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 40, FIG. 41, etc., the pressing line 41 is formed in a lattice shape. In addition, the so-called lattice shape refers to a plurality of extrusion lines extending in a certain direction A state where the group intersects a plurality of extrusion line groups extending in different directions from this line group. The pressing line 41 may be formed in a diagonal grid pattern as shown in FIG. 41 and the like, or may be formed in a square grid pattern. That is, the grid-shaped extrusion line 41 includes those extending along the width direction (W) of the absorbent article when the absorbent body 13 is expanded into a flat shape as shown in FIG. 41, or along the width direction (W ) Extending in the direction inclined from 1 to 45 degrees. For example, the angle (θ) of the squeezing line 41 inclined with respect to the width direction of the absorbent article can be set to a range of 0 to 45 degrees, and particularly preferably 30 to 45 degrees or 35 to 45 degrees.

In addition, the squeeze line 41 can basically be formed by compressing the absorber 13 from the side facing the skin. However, the squeezing line 41 may be formed by compressing the absorber 13 from the skin non-opposing surface side, or it may be formed by compressing the absorber 13 from both sides of the skin opposing surface and the skin non-opposing surface. In this way, the squeeze line 41 is a part where the absorber 13 is compressed, so the strength of the absorber 13 is improved at the part where the squeeze line 41 is formed (the left and right side parts 2, 3).

As shown in Figures 40 and 41, by forming grid-like pressing lines 41 on the left and right side parts 2, 3 of the absorbent body 13, the body fluids that contact or permeate the left and right side parts 2, 3 will flow along With this squeeze line 41 spreads. With this, body fluids can be quickly absorbed over a wide area of the side parts 2, 3, and therefore, the effect of preventing urine leakage can be improved. In addition, by forming grid-like compression lines 41 on the absorbent body 13 at the positions corresponding to the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorbent article 100, the stress of the left and right side parts 2, 3 becomes stronger. Therefore, even in a state where the absorbent article 100 is sandwiched between the wearer's feet, the shape of the top surface portion 1 can be maintained, and the space 4 between the left and right side portions 2, 3 can be maintained. Thereby, the absorbent article 100 can be more closely integrated with the wearer's crotch and inner thigh.

Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the squeezing line 41 is formed only in the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorber 13. Of course However, in the present invention, the pressing line 41 may be formed not only on the left and right side parts 2, 3, but also on the top face 1, or may be formed on the entire absorber 13.

From the unfolded state shown in Figure 41, the outer sheet 11, the inner sheet 12, and the absorbent body 13 are bonded together to form the absorbent body 10. The left and right ends of the absorbent body 10 in the width direction (W) are directed inward The noodle sheet 12 is bent on the side, and the lower end is stitched with the leakage prevention sheet 20. Thereby, the absorbent article 100 provided with the absorbent main body 10 and the leak-proof sheet 20 becomes a cylindrical three-dimensional shape as shown in FIG. 42. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 42, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached to the lower end 5 of the absorbent body 10, and is added across the left side face 2 and the right side face 3. Therefore, the leakage prevention sheet 20 can be said to have a function of connecting the left side face 2 and the right side face 3 of the absorbent body 10.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, it is preferable that the grid-shaped pressing line 41 is formed on the liquid absorbing part 6 on which at least the leakage prevention sheet 20 is not attached among the left and right side parts 2 and 3. By providing the squeezing line 41 in the shape of a grid on the liquid absorbing part 6, the squeezing line 41 can be prevented from being hidden on the back of the leak-proof sheet 20. Thereby, the body fluid adhering to or permeating into the liquid absorbing part 6 spreads to a wide range along the squeeze line 41. In addition, it is preferable that the squeeze line 41 is formed not only from the liquid absorbing portion 6 but also from the liquid absorbing portion 6 to the lower end 5 where the leakage prevention sheet 20 is attached. In other words, it is preferable that the grid-shaped squeeze line 41 extends beyond the edge of the leak-proof sheet 20 and continuously extends from the liquid absorption portion 6 to the lower end portion 5. In this way, by providing the squeeze line 41 to connect from the liquid absorbing part 6 to the lower end 5, the body fluid absorbed by the liquid absorbing part 6 can be quickly guided through the squeezing line 41 to the lower end hidden behind the leak-proof sheet 20 Section 5. Since the lower end 5 is hidden on the back of the leak-proof sheet 20, the body fluid will not penetrate into the lower end 5, but the squeeze line 41 functions as a flow path for transporting the body fluid to the lower end 5. By this, the body fluid can be further diffused to a wide range.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 40, in the present embodiment, the left and right side portions 2, 3 are divided into an area where the lattice-shaped extrusion lines 41 are formed, that is, an extrusion line forming area 6a, and an extrusion line 41 not formed. The area of the squeeze line non-forming area 6b. In this embodiment, the extrusion line forming area 6a is provided on the lower end sides of the left and right side portions 2, 3, and the extrusion line non-forming area 6b is provided between the top surface 1 (the mountain-shaped fold 8) and the extrusion line forming area 6a between. Since the squeezing line forming area 6a is partially compressed by the absorber 13, the skin feels slightly hard. In contrast, the squeezing line 41 does not exist in the squeezing line non-forming area 6b, and the skin feels relatively soft. Therefore, by providing the pressing line 41 between the top face 1 and the pressing line forming area 6a, the skin touch of the absorbent article 100 near the hip joint of the wearer can be improved. Thereby, the wearing feeling of the absorbent article 100 improves. In addition, even if the area where the squeeze line 41 is formed is limited to the lower end sides of the left and right side parts 2, 3, the body fluid that has penetrated into the absorbent body 13 will flow downward due to gravity, so it will eventually reach the squeeze line forming area. 6a. Then, the body fluid that has reached the squeeze line forming region 6 a spreads widely along the squeeze line 41. In this way, in the present invention, the pressing line non-forming area 6b is provided on the upper side of the left and right side parts 2, 3, and the pressing line forming area 6a is provided on the lower side. Thereby, while maintaining the diffusibility of bodily fluids, compared to the case where, for example, squeezing lines are formed on the entire left and right side portions 2, 3, the wearer's skin is less irritated, and the skin feel can be improved.

In addition, the length in the height direction (H) of the squeezing line non-formation region 6b is preferably 20% or more of the entire length in the height direction (H) of the left and right side portions 2, 3. Specifically, the length of the height direction (H) of the extrusion line non-formation region 6b is preferably 20 to 70%, and more preferably 30 to 50%. In this way, by ensuring the range of the squeezing line non-formation area 6b to a certain level or more, it is possible to improve the comfort of the touch of the skin in the vicinity of the hip joint of the wearer.

Figure 43 shows that the absorbent article 100 is sandwiched and worn An example of the state of the person’s inseam. As shown in Fig. 43, the top surface 1 forming a flat surface in the absorbent main body 10 is in close contact with the wearer's crotch, and the side surfaces 2, 3 located on the left and right sides thereof are in close contact with the wearer's inner thigh. Furthermore, since the space 4 is maintained between the left and right side parts 2, 3, the absorbent main body 10 as a whole becomes one with high cushioning properties, and it is possible to maintain the close contact state to the crotch and the inner thigh. Thereby, there is no gap between the absorbent body 10 and the wearer’s skin. Even if it is worn on the wearer who adopts a lateral or semi-lateral position, it can effectively prevent the top face 1 side or Urine leakage on the side 2 and 3 sides. Furthermore, since the lower end 5 of the absorbent main body 10 is provided with a leak-proof sheet 20, it can avoid soiling of underwear, bed sheets, or disposable diapers that are stacked and worn after use. In addition, when the absorbent article 100 is exchanged, the leakage prevention sheet 20 is used as a handle to pull out, so that the exchange operation can be easily completed without soiling the hands.

Fig. 44(a) to Fig. 44(e) show examples of manufacturing steps of the absorbent article 100 according to the tenth embodiment. In Figure 44, the cross-sectional view of each XLIV-XLIV line is shown. The absorbent article 100 can be manufactured according to the steps shown in Fig. 44(a) to Fig. 44(e). That is, first, a rectangular outer sheet 11 is prepared, and a rectangular absorber 13 formed with through holes 7 and grid-like pressing lines 41 is placed on the skin non-opposing side of the outer sheet 11 (Fig. 44(a) ). Furthermore, at this time, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Next, the inner sheet 12 is placed on the non-skin facing side of the absorber 13 (Fig. 44(b)). At this time, the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 are joined around the absorber 13. Furthermore, the absorber 13 and both or either of the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 may be joined. Thereby, the absorbent body 10 can be obtained. Furthermore, at this stage, the through hole 7 is not formed in the outer sheet 11. Next, the absorbent main body 10 is folded in half toward the inner sheet 12 side along the through hole 7 formed in the absorbent body 13 (Fig. 44(c)). That is, it is folded in half so that the outer sheet 11 becomes the outer side and the inner sheet 12 becomes the inner side. At this time, absorb The through hole 7 of the body 13 becomes a vertex located at the half-fold. After that, the through hole 7 of the absorbent body 13 located at the apex portion is cut off, and through holes 7 having approximately the same shape as the absorbent body 13 are formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 (Figure 44(d)) . At this time, since the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 overlap with the through holes 7 of the absorber 13, they are located in the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12, by cutting out the same position as the through holes 7 of the absorber 13, Then, the through holes 7 can be formed on both the outer sheet 11 and the inner sheet 12 at approximately the same time. Thereafter, the leak-proof sheet 20 is joined at a position corresponding to the lower end of the absorbent body 10 (Fig. 44(e)). At this time, the leakage prevention sheet 20 partially covers the area where the pressing line 41 is formed (the pressing line forming area 6a). In addition, a step of forming a mountain-shaped fold 8 may be added to an appropriate position of the absorbent main body 10 constituting the absorbent article 100. In addition, it is also possible to add a step of attaching the end on the side opposite to the apex of the half-fold (that is, the end on the side where the leak-proof sheet 20 is arranged) with a hot melt adhesive or the like.

According to the above-mentioned manufacturing steps, the absorbent article 100 in which the through holes 7 are formed can be efficiently manufactured. In addition, as shown in Figure 44(c), after the through hole 7 is formed in the absorbent body 13, by folding the entire absorbent body 10 in half along the through hole 7, it can be attached to the top surface of the absorbent body 10. The folds on 1 are limited to a minimum. That is, as described above, the top surface 1 is preferably a flat surface with no folds remaining, but folds that are unavoidable during manufacturing are formed along the through holes 7 so that the folds added to the top surface 1 can be minimized. With this, it can be formed in a state where the folds hardly remain on the top surface portion 1 when it is worn.

[14. Eleventh Embodiment]

Next, referring to Figs. 45 to 48, the eleventh embodiment of the absorbent article 100 of the present invention will be described. Regarding the eleventh embodiment, the description of the same structure as that of the tenth embodiment described above is omitted, and the description will be focused on the structure different from the tenth embodiment.

Fig. 45 is an exploded perspective view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the eleventh embodiment, and Fig. 46 is a cross-sectional view showing the absorbent article 100 according to the eleventh embodiment. As shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, the absorbent article 100 according to the eleventh embodiment further has two sub-absorbent bodies 14 in addition to the constituent elements described in the tenth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 46, in this embodiment, the sub-absorbent body 14 is arrange|positioned one each on the left and right side parts 2 and 3 of the absorptive main body 10. As shown in FIG. In particular, the two sub-absorbent bodies 14 are arranged on the skin non-facing side of the main absorber 13 constituting the top surface portion 1 and the left and right side portions 2, 3, that is, between the main absorber 13 and the inner sheet 12. In addition, each sub-absorbent body 14 may be composed of an absorbent material 14a and a core covering sheet 14b in the same manner as the main absorbent body 13. As in the present embodiment, by stacking the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 on the left and right side surfaces 2 and 3, the amount of body fluid absorbed by the side surfaces 2 and 3 is increased. In particular, the sub-absorbent 14 arranged on each of the side parts 2 and 3 can absorb a large amount of body fluid introduced into the space 4 through the through hole 7 of the top face 1. Therefore, the present embodiment can be said to be a male form suitable for inserting the penis into the through hole 7 of the top surface 1 and using it. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, the sub-absorbent body 14 is preferably arranged to overlap the main absorber 13 at least on the lower end 5 side of the left and right side portions 2, 3. However, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be arranged to overlap the main absorber 13 over the entire left and right side surfaces 2 and 3. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the sub-absorbent body 14 may be arranged on the skin-facing surface side of the main absorber 13, that is, between the main absorber 13 and the outer sheet 11.

As shown in Figures 45 and 46, in the eleventh embodiment, a plurality of strips are formed on each absorber of the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 so that the absorbers 13, 14 are recessed in the thickness direction. Squeeze lines 41, 51. That is, the squeezing lines 41 and 51 are formed in plural on each of the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14. Extrusion lines 41, 51 are by The pressing lines 41 and 51 are partially pressed and compressed from both sides or either side of the skin facing surface side and the skin non-facing surface side. Therefore, the density of the absorptive material 13a, 14a of each absorber 13, 14 in the part where the squeezing line 41, 51 is formed becomes high. Furthermore, the pressing line 41 formed on the main absorbent body 13 and the pressing line 51 formed on the secondary absorbent body 14 form a pattern that at least partially intersects each other when viewed in a plane direction. Hereinafter, the pattern of the pressing line 41 formed on the main absorber 13 and the pattern of the pressing line 51 formed on the sub absorber 14 will be described in detail.

FIG. 47 shows a state where the patterns of the pressing lines 41 and 51 formed on the main absorbent body 13 and the sub absorbent body 14 are overlapped. As shown in FIG. 45 or FIG. 47, the main absorbent body 13 is formed with squeezing lines 41 in an oblique grid pattern. The "oblique grid-like pattern" as used herein refers to a pattern in which a plurality of squeezing lines extending in a direction oblique to the longitudinal direction and the width direction intersect and divide the non-squeezed area of a slanted square (diamond). For example, as shown in Fig. 47, the angle (θ) of the inclination of the squeezing line with respect to the width direction of the absorbent article can be set in the range of 1 to 45 degrees, and more preferably 30 to 45 degrees or 35 to 45 degrees . Particularly in the present embodiment, the pattern of the pressing line 41 on the main absorbent body 13 is formed such that all the non-squeezing areas 42 surrounded by the pressing line 41 become a regular pattern (regular rhombus). Regular square grid pattern). In this way, the main absorbent body 13 can be imagined as being formed with a plurality of squeezing lines 41, a non-squeezing area 42 surrounded by the squeezing lines 41, and an intersection 43 where the squeezing lines 41 intersect. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the squeezing line 41 of the main absorbent body 13 is referred to as the "upper side squeezing line 41", the non-squeezing area 42 is referred to as the "upper non-squeezing area 42", and the intersection part 43 is referred to as the "upper side intersection point". Section 43".

On the other side, the sub-absorbent body 14 is formed with squeezing lines 51 in a square lattice pattern. The so-called "square grid pattern" here refers to a plurality of extrusion lines extending parallel to the length direction and the width direction A plurality of extruded lines extending in parallel intersect and divide a pattern of non-extruded areas in a quadrangular shape. Particularly in the present embodiment, the pattern of the pressing line 51 on the sub-absorbent body 14 is formed such that all the non-pressing areas 52 surrounded by the pressing line 51 become a square regular pattern (square lattice pattern). . In this way, in the sub-absorbent body 14, it is also conceivable that a plurality of squeezing lines 51, a non-squeezing area 52 surrounded by the squeezing lines 51, and an intersection 53 where the squeezing lines 51 intersect are formed. Hereinafter, for convenience, the squeezing line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14 is referred to as the "lower squeezing line 51", the non-squeezing area 52 is referred to as the "lower non-squeezing area 52", and the intersection 53 is referred to as " The lower side intersection 53".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper pressing line 41 is formed by compressing the main absorbent body 13 from the skin facing surface side to be recessed. Similarly, the lower side squeeze line 51 is formed by compressing the sub-absorbent body 14 from the skin opposing surface side to be recessed. Therefore, in the position where the lower side pressing line 51 is formed on the sub-absorbent body 14 in a state where the main absorber 13 and the sub-absorbent body 14 are overlapped, a gap is formed between the two.

As can be seen from FIG. 47, in this embodiment, the area of the lower non-squeezed region 52 is larger than the area of the upper non-squeezed region 42. Therefore, when the main absorber 13 and the sub absorber 14 are overlapped, the upper non-squeezed area 42 (regular square) is accommodated in the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square).

In addition, in this embodiment, the four upper intersections 43 that define a certain upper non-squeezed area 42 (rectangular square) are respectively squeezed with the lower sides of the four sides that define a certain lower non-squeezed area 52 (square). The pressure lines 51 overlap. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 47, it is understood that the upper non-squeezed area 42 (rectangular square) fits within the range of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square). That is, the center (the intersection of the diagonals) of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square) coincides with the center (the intersection of the diagonals) of the upper non-squeezed area 42 (rectangular square). Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 47, the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square The length L in the longitudinal direction of the shape) is slightly equal to the length D1 of the diagonal along the longitudinal direction of the upper non-squeezed region 42 (rectangular square) (L=D1). In addition, the length B in the width direction of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square) and the length D2 of the diagonal along the width of the upper non-squeezed area 42 are slightly equal (B=D2). When these conditions are met, the four upper intersections 43 that define an upper non-squeezed area 42 (rectangular square) become the lower squeeze lines 51 respectively with the four sides of the lower non-squeezed area 52 (square). overlapping. Furthermore, the so-called "omitted" in the description of this case refers to an allowable error of ±5%.

As described above, by forming the pattern of the upper side pressing line 41 (regular square lattice shape) and the pattern of the lower side pressing line 51 (square lattice shape), even if the pressing lines are not densely formed on one absorber, The body fluid can be effectively diffused to the non-squeezing area, and the body fluid can be absorbed in a wide range of the entire absorbent body of the two layers. That is, the body fluids diffused along the upper compression line 41 of the main absorber 13 are absorbed by the lower non-squeezed region 52 of the sub absorber 14. Therefore, the body fluid spread along the upper side pressing line 41 of the main absorbent body 13 does not reach the end portion, and it is possible to effectively prevent leakage to the outside. In addition, since the body fluid can be absorbed in a wide range of the two-layer absorbent body 13, 14, the absorption amount of the body fluid is increased, and even if it is worn for a long time, the wearer will not be unpleasant. Since the squeezing lines 41 and 51 intersect at the intersections 43 and 53 formed on the respective absorbers 13 and 14, body fluids tend to accumulate. This is because by overlapping the upper intersection 43 of the main absorbent body 13 with the lower pressing line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14, the body fluid remaining in the upper intersection 43 can be introduced into the lower pressing line 51 and made effective Penetrates into the sub-absorbent body 14.

FIG. 48 shows a variation of the pattern of the pressing line 41 formed on the main absorbent body 13 and the pattern of the pressing line 51 formed on the sub-absorbing body 14. In the modified example shown in FIG. 48, the upper intersection 43 of the main absorber 13 and the lower intersection 53 of the sub absorber 14 overlap each other in a state where the absorbers 13 and 14 are overlapped. Furthermore, in the plural of the main absorber 13 In the upper intersection portion 43, there is a portion overlapping with the center (the intersection of the diagonal lines) of the lower non-squeezed region 52 of the sub-absorbent body 14. Especially in the range where the pattern of the upper pressing line 41 of the main absorbent body 13 overlaps with the pattern of the lower pressing line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14, the upper intersection part 43 exists in all the lower non-pressing regions 52 Within range. In addition, in this embodiment, the lower squeeze line 51 overlaps within the range of the upper non-squeeze region 42.

In this way, in the modification shown in FIG. 48, the lower squeeze line 51 overlaps within the range of the upper non-squeeze area 42, and the upper squeeze line 41 and the upper intersection portion 43 overlap the lower non-squeeze area 52. Within the range, and the upper intersection portion 43 and the lower intersection portion 53 overlap. Therefore, the body fluids diffused along the upper compression line 41 of the main absorber 13 fall on the sub absorber 14 and are absorbed by the lower non-squeezed region 52. In addition, the bodily fluid retained in the upper intersection portion 43 of the main absorber 13 falls on the sub-absorbent body 14, passes through the lower intersection portion 53, and spreads along the lower squeeze line 51. Furthermore, the bodily fluids diffused along the lower squeeze line 51 of the sub-absorbent body 14 are absorbed by the upper non-squeeze region 42 of the main absorber 13. In addition, the lower squeeze line 51 may diffuse the bodily fluid in the diagonal direction of the grid pattern of the upper squeeze line 41. In this way, by forming such a pattern, even the non-squeezing regions 42, 52, which have been considered to have slow absorption time, can quickly guide body fluids.

In this way, the pattern shown in Fig. 48 can be said to absorb body fluids faster than the pattern shown in Fig. 47. In this regard, the pattern of Fig. 47 can be said to have a wider range of diffusion of body fluids than the pattern of Fig. 48. Therefore, in the case of forming squeezing lines on each absorbent body of the two-layer absorbent body, any one of the patterns shown in Fig. 47 and Fig. 48 may be adopted, and an appropriate decision may be made after considering the performance required for the absorbent article.

Above, in the description of this case, in order to express the content of the present invention, while referring to the drawings, the description of the embodiment of the present invention has been carried out. Description. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and should include modifications or improvements within the scope that those in the industry can readily understand based on the matters described in the specification of this case.

[Possibility of Industrial Utilization]

The present invention relates to an absorbent article suitable for being inserted into the crotch of a wearer who adopts a side-lying position or a half-side-lying position. Therefore, the present invention can be suitably used in the manufacturing of absorbent articles.

1‧‧‧Top face

2‧‧‧Left face

3‧‧‧Right face

4‧‧‧Space

5‧‧‧Lower end

6‧‧‧Liquid suction part

7‧‧‧Through hole

10‧‧‧Absorbent body

20‧‧‧Leak-proof sheet

100‧‧‧Absorbent articles

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An absorbent article is provided with an absorbent body (10) having an absorbent body (13) arranged between a plurality of sheet-shaped members, wherein the absorbent body (10) is provided with: a top face (1), which Have a plane that abuts the wearer's crotch; and left and right side parts (2, 3), etc., from the left and right sides of the top surface (1) to the non-opposing side of the skin of the top surface (1) Extending; The absorbent body (13) is present on the top surface (1) and the left and right side parts (2, 3); the absorbent body (10) is connected by connecting the left and right side parts (2, 3). A cylindrical three-dimensional shape having a space (4) between the aforementioned left and right side parts (2, 3) is formed. The absorbent article described in the first item of the scope of patent application, wherein a liquid-impermeable leak-proof sheet (20) is attached to a part of the aforementioned left and right side portions (2, 3). The absorbent article according to the second item of the scope of patent application, wherein the leakage prevention sheet (20) is installed across the left and right side parts (2, 3) and installed in the left and right side parts (2, 3). On the lower end (5) on the opposite side of the top surface (1), the left and right side surfaces (2, 3) are mounted on the lower end (5) of the leak-proof sheet (20) and the top surface (5). Between 1), there is a liquid absorbing part (6) on which the aforementioned leakage prevention sheet (20) is not installed. The absorbent article according to the second item of the scope of patent application, wherein a through hole (7) connected to the space (4) is formed on the top surface (1). The absorbent article described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the absorbent article is the aforementioned top surface (1) and the aforementioned left and right side portions (2, 3) are continuously connected, and a mountain-shaped fold (8) is formed as a boundary line between the top surface (1) and the left and right side surfaces (2, 3). The absorbent article according to the fifth item of the patent application, wherein both or either of the aforementioned left and right side portions (2, 3) are located between the aforementioned top portion (1) and the aforementioned leak-proof sheet (20) Valley-shaped folds (9) are further formed between. The absorbent article according to the second item of the scope of patent application, wherein the leak-proof sheet (20) has: a fixing part (21) which is joined to the left and right side parts (2, 3); and an extension part (22) , It extends from the aforementioned fixing portion (21); the aforementioned extension portion (22) has a length that can cover the aforementioned top surface portion (1). A packaging body (200) containing a plurality of absorbent articles (100) as described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein the plurality of absorbent articles (100) are attached to the mountain-shaped folds (8) and The aforementioned valley-shaped folds (9) are accommodated in a folded state. The absorbent article according to the first item of the patent application, wherein on the top surface (1), the absorber (13) has one or more first extrusion lines (31) extending in the width direction. The absorbent article according to the ninth item of the scope of patent application, wherein the absorbent body (13) forms the top face part (1) and the left and right side parts by a second pressing line (32) extending in the depth direction (2, 3) boundary. The absorbent article according to claim 10, wherein the second pressing line (32) is formed in an arc shape protruding to the outside in the width direction. The absorbent article described in item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein on the aforementioned left and right side portions (2, 3), the aforementioned absorbent body (13) has one or more third extrusion lines (33) extending in the depth direction. ). The absorbent article described in item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the absorbent body (13) is at least on the top surface (1), and the main absorbent body (13) and the auxiliary absorbent body (14) are laminated in the thickness direction , The aforementioned first squeeze line (31) is formed in either or both of the main absorber (13) and the sub absorber (14). The absorbent article described in item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein a through hole (7) connected to the space (4) is formed on the top surface (1). The absorbent article described in item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the leak-proof sheet (20) is installed across the aforementioned left and right side parts (2, 3) and installed in the aforementioned right and left side parts (2, 3). On the lower end (5) on the opposite side of the top surface (1). The absorbent article described in the first item of the patent application, wherein the lower ends of the left and right side portions (2, 3) are connected, and the absorbent body (13) located on the top surface portion (1) is formed in a lattice shape The extrusion line (41). The absorbent article according to claim 16, wherein the grid-shaped extrusion line (41) includes those extending along the width direction of the absorbent article, or along the width direction of 1 degree or more. Extends in the direction of the oblique range below 45 degrees. The absorbent article described in item 16 of the scope of patent application, wherein the leak-proof sheet (20) is installed across the aforementioned left and right side parts (2, 3) and is installed in one of the aforementioned left and right side parts (2, 3). On the lower end (5) on the opposite side of the top surface (1), the left and right side surfaces (2, 3) are mounted on the lower end (5) of the leak-proof sheet (20) and the top surface (1) ), there is a liquid absorbing part (6) without the leakage prevention sheet (20) installed. The absorbent article described in item 16 of the scope of patent application, wherein the absorbent body (10) is on the top surface portion (1), and further has a secondary absorbent body (14) overlapping the absorbent body (13) in the thickness direction , The absorbent body (13) and the sub-absorbent body (14) respectively have a plurality of squeezing lines (41, 51), and the squeezing lines (41, 51) of the absorbent body (13) and the sub-absorber (14) 51) Seen from the plane direction, at least partially cross. The absorbent article according to item 19 of the scope of patent application, wherein the aforementioned absorbent body (13) and the aforementioned auxiliary absorbent body (14) respectively have: a plurality of non-squeezing regions (42, 52), which are the aforementioned squeezing lines (41, 51); and a plurality of intersections (43, 53), which are the intersection of the aforementioned extrusion lines (41, 51); the aforementioned absorber (13) and the aforementioned sub-absorber (14) At least a part of the aforementioned intersection portion of one overlaps with the aforementioned non-squeezed region of the other. The absorbent article described in item 16 of the scope of patent application, wherein a through hole (7) connected to the space (4) is formed on the top surface (1). The absorbent article according to the 21st patent application, wherein the through hole (7) is formed in the area of the top surface (1) where the grid-shaped pressing line (41) is formed. The absorbent article described in the first item of the scope of patent application, wherein the lower ends of the left and right side parts (2, 3) are connected to the absorbent body (13) located on the left and right side parts (2, 3) A plurality of extrusion lines (41) are formed. The absorbent article according to item 23 of the scope of patent application, wherein the leak-proof sheet (20) is installed across the aforementioned left and right side parts (2, 3) and is installed in one of the aforementioned left and right side parts (2, 3). On the lower end (5) on the opposite side of the top face (1), The left and right side parts (2, 3) are provided between the lower end part (5) where the leak-proof sheet (20) is installed and the top surface (1), and there is a liquid absorbent without the leak-proof sheet (20) installed. Department (6). The absorbent article according to claim 24, wherein the squeezing line (41) is formed on the absorbent body (13) located in the liquid absorbing part (6). The absorbent article according to claim 25, wherein the squeezing line (41) is formed from the liquid absorbing portion (6) to the lower end portion (5) where the leak-proof sheet (20) is installed. The aforementioned absorbent body (13). For the absorbent article described in item 23 of the scope of patent application, the aforementioned plural squeezing lines are plural parallel squeezing lines, or plural squeezing lines delimiting a closed area, or delimiting a closed area Multiple parallel extrusion lines. The absorbent article according to item 23 of the scope of patent application, wherein the absorbent body (10) is provided on the left and right side portions (2, 3), and further has a secondary absorbent that overlaps the absorbent body (13) in the thickness direction The body (14) has a squeeze line (51) formed on the sub-absorbent body (14), the squeeze line (41) of the absorber (13) and the squeeze line of the sub-absorber (14) (51) Cross at least partially. The absorbent article according to item 23 of the scope of patent application, wherein a through hole (7) connected to the space (4) is formed on the top surface (1).

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