US20170197749A1 - Laminated release container and method for manufacturing same - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a delamination container and production method thereof.
- Patent Literature 1 Japanese Patent No. 3563172
- the present inventor investigated such delamination containers in detail and found that they may not have sufficient content dischargeability.
- the present invention has been made in view of the foregoing, and an object thereof is to provide a delamination container having excellent content dischargeability.
- the present invention provides a delamination container including an outer layer and an inner layer.
- the inner layer peels from the outer layer and shrinks with reductions in contents.
- the outer layer consists of a single layer or multiple layers, and at least one of innermost and outermost layers of the outer layer contains a lubricant.
- the present inventor investigated the cause of the insufficient dischargeability of delamination containers and then found the following two causes.
- One of the causes is the insufficient peelability of the inner layer from the outer layer.
- the present inventor found that while delamination containers are configured to smoothly discharge contents by peeling the inner layer from the outer layer and shrinking the inner layer, ones that insufficiently peel the inner layer from the outer layer and thus insufficiently discharge contents may be produced depending on the production conditions or the like.
- the other cause is that delamination containers may be inadequately released from the mold.
- a delamination container typically has a relatively high temperature and a soft property when taken out from the mold; and if it is inadequately released, it may receive an excessive force and suffer unintended deformation and thus the dischargeability thereof may be affected.
- the present inventor found that it is possible to improve the content dischargeability of a delamination container by using at least one of the following methods: (1) improving the peelability of the inner layer from the outer layer by adding a lubricant to the innermost layer of the outer layer; and (2) improving the releasability from the mold by adding a lubricant to the outermost layer of the outer layer.
- the present inventor then completed the present invention.
- the outer layer consists of multiple layers and includes a repro layer between the innermost and outermost layers.
- an outermost layer of the inner layer is formed of an EVOH resin, and the innermost layer of the outer layer contains the lubricant.
- the present invention also provides a method for producing the above delamination container.
- the method includes a step of extruding a molten multilayer parison having a multilayer structure corresponding to a layer configuration of the delamination container and molding the molten multilayer parison by rotary blow molding.
- An outermost layer of the outer layer contains the lubricant.
- FIG. 1 includes perspective views showing the structure of a delamination container 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1( a ) is an overview; FIG. 1( b ) is a bottom view; and FIG. 1( c ) is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a valve mounting recess 7 a and shows a state in which a valve member 5 is detached.
- FIG. 2 includes diagrams showing the delamination container 1 in FIG. 1 , in which FIG. 2( a ) is a front view; FIG. 2( b ) is a rear view; FIG. 2( c ) is a plan view; and FIG. 2( d ) is a bottom view.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 2( d ) . Note that FIGS. 1 and 2 show a state before a bottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent and FIG. 3 shows a state after the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent.
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a region including an opening 9 in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 shows a state in which the peel of an inner layer 13 has proceeded from the state shown in FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 includes enlarged views of a region including a bottom 29 shown in FIG. 3 , in which FIG. 6( a ) show a state before the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent; and FIG. 6( b ) shows a state after the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent.
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the layer configuration of an outer layer 11 and an inner layer 13 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing various configurations of a valve member 5 .
- FIG. 9 includes diagrams showing steps for producing the delamination container 1 shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 10 includes diagrams showing steps for producing the delamination container 1 in FIG. 1 following the steps shown in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11 includes diagrams showing another example of an inner layer preliminary peeling/outside air introduction hole formation step.
- FIG. 12 includes diagrams showing the usage of the delamination container 1 shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing rotary blow molding.
- a delamination container 1 of one embodiment of the present invention includes a container body 3 and a valve member 5 .
- the container body 3 includes a containing part 7 containing contents and an opening 9 through which contents from the containing part 7 are discharged.
- the containing part 7 and opening 9 of the container body 3 each include an outer layer 11 and an inner layer 13 .
- the outer layer 11 forms an outer shell 12
- the inner layer 13 forms an inner package 14 .
- the inner layer 13 peels from the outer layer 11 with reductions in contents and thus the inner package 14 peels from the outer shell 12 and shrinks.
- the opening 9 is provided with male threads 9 d .
- a cap, pump, or the like having female threads is mounted on the male threads 9 d .
- FIG. 4 shows a part of a cap 23 having an inner ring 25 .
- the outer diameter of the inner ring 25 is approximately the same as the inner diameter of the opening 9 .
- the front end of the opening 9 is provided with an expanded diameter part 9 b having an inner diameter larger than that of a contact part 9 e of the opening 9 .
- the outer surface of the inner ring 25 does not contact the expanded diameter part 9 b . If the opening 9 is not provided with the expanded diameter part 9 b and if the inner diameter of the opening 9 is reduced even a bit due to manufacturing variations, there may occur a problem of the insertion of the inner ring 25 between the outer layer 11 and inner layer 13 . On the other hand, if the opening 9 is provided with the expanded diameter part 9 b , such a problem does not occur even if the inner diameter of the opening 9 varies somewhat.
- the opening 9 is also provided with an inner layer support part 9 c for suppressing the slip-down of the inner layer 13 in a position closer to the containing part 7 than the contact part 9 e .
- the inner layer support part 9 c is formed by forming a constriction in the opening 9 . Even if the opening 9 is provided with the expanded diameter part 9 b , the inner layer 13 may peel from the outer layer 11 due to the friction between the inner ring 25 and inner layer 13 . In the present embodiment, even in this case, the slip-down of the inner layer 13 is suppressed by the inner layer support part 9 c . Thus, the fall of the inner package 14 in the outer shell 12 can be suppressed.
- the containing part 7 includes a body 19 whose cross-section in the length direction of the containing part has an approximately constant shape and a shoulder 17 connecting the body 19 and opening 9 .
- the shoulder 17 is provided with a bend 22 .
- the bend 22 is a part whose bend angle ⁇ shown in FIG. 3 is 140° or less and whose curvature radius inside the container is 4 mm or less. If the bend 22 is not provided, the peel of the inner layer 13 from the outer layer 11 may extend from the body 19 to the opening 9 and thus the inner layer 13 may peel from the outer layer 11 even in the opening 9 . The peel of the inner layer 13 from the outer layer 11 in the opening 9 causes the fall of the inner package 14 in the outer shell 12 and therefore is not desirable.
- the bend 22 is provided; therefore, if the peel of the inner layer 13 from the outer layer 11 extends from the body 19 to the bend 22 , the inner layer 13 is bent at the bend 22 , as shown in FIG. 5 , and thus the force peeling the inner layer 13 from the outer layer 11 is prevented from being transmitted to the area above the bend 22 . As a result, the peel of the inner layer 13 from the outer layer 11 in the area above the bend 22 is suppressed. While the bend 22 is provided on the shoulder 17 in FIGS. 3 to 5 , the bend 22 may be provided on the boundary between the shoulder 17 and body 19 .
- the lower limit of the bend angle ⁇ is not limited to a particular angle, but is preferably 90° or more considering the ease of production.
- the lower limit of the curvature radius is not limited to a particular length, but is preferably 0.2 mm or more considering the ease of production.
- the bend angle ⁇ is preferably 120° or less, and the curvature radius is preferably 2 mm or less.
- the bend angle ⁇ is, for example, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, or 140°, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the curvature radius is 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, or 2 mm, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the bend 22 is disposed in a position such that the distance L2 from the central axis C of the container to the inner surface of the container at the bend 22 is 1.3 times or more as long as the distance L1 from the central axis C of the container to the inner surface of the container at the opening 9 .
- the delamination container 1 of the present embodiment is formed by blow molding, and an increase in L2/L1 increases the blowing ratio of the bend 22 and thus reduces the thickness thereof. Accordingly, by setting L2/L1 to 1.3 or more, the thickness of the inner layer 13 at the bend 22 is sufficiently reduced; the inner layer 13 is more easily bent at the bend 22 ; and the peel from the inner layer 13 from the outer layer 11 at the opening 9 is more reliably prevented.
- L2/L1 is, for example, 1.3 to 3 and is preferably 1.4 to 2. Specifically, L2/L1 is, for example, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.5, or 3, or may be between any two of the values prevented.
- the thickness at the opening 9 is 0.45 to 0.50 mm; the thickness at the bend 22 is 0.25 to 0.30 mm; and the thickness at the body 19 is 0.15 to 0.20 mm.
- the bend 22 fulfills the function thereof effectively.
- the containing part 7 is provided with the valve member 5 for adjusting the entry and exit of air between the outside space S of the container body 3 and the intermediate space 21 between the outer shell 12 and inner package 14 .
- the outer shell 12 is provided with an outside air introduction hole 15 connecting the intermediate space 21 of the containing part 7 and the outside space S.
- the outside air introduction hole 15 is a through hole formed only in the outer shell 12 and does not reach the inner package 14 .
- the valve member 5 includes an shaft 5 a that is inserted in the outside air introduction hole 15 and can slide with respect to the outside air introduction hole 15 , a cap 5 c disposed on the intermediate space 21 side of the shaft 5 a and has a larger cross-sectional area than the shaft 5 a , and a locking part 5 b that is disposed on the outside space S side of the shaft 5 a and prevents the entry of the valve member 5 into the intermediate space 21 .
- the cap 5 c is configured to substantially block the outside air introduction hole 15 when compressing the outer shell 12 and is shaped so that a portion thereof closer to the shaft 5 a has a smaller cross-sectional area.
- the locking part 5 b is configured to be capable of introducing air to the intermediate space 21 when the compressed outer shell 12 restores its original shape.
- the pressure in the intermediate space 21 exceeds the external pressure and thus the air in the intermediate space 21 leaks out from the outside air introduction hole 15 .
- the cap 5 c moves toward the outside air introduction hole 15 due to the pressure difference and the flow of air and blocks the outside air introduction hole 15 . Since the cap 5 c is shaped so that a portion thereof closer to the shaft 5 a has a smaller cross-sectional area, it easily engages with the outside air introduction hole 15 to block the outside air introduction hole 15 .
- the protrusion 5 d is in contact with the outer shell 12 , a gap is formed between the outer shell 12 and locking part 5 b .
- the locking part 5 b may be provided with a groove so as to prevent the locking part 5 b from blocking the outside air introduction hole 15 . Specific examples of the configuration of the valve member 5 are shown in FIG. 8 .
- the valve member 5 can be mounted on the container body 3 by inserting the cap 5 c into the intermediate space 21 in such a manner that the cap 5 c expands the outside air introduction hole 15 .
- the front end of the cap 5 c is preferably tapered.
- the valve member 5 can be mounted on the container body 3 by simply pushing the cap 5 c into the intermediate space 21 .
- the productivity can be improved.
- valve member 5 In mounting the valve member 5 , the valve member 5 is mounted in a valve mounting recess 7 a formed in the containing part 7 so as to prevent the valve member 5 from interfering with a shrink film with which the containing part 7 will be covered after mounting the valve member 5 . Also, an air circulation groove 7 b extending from the valve mounting recess 7 a in a direction toward the opening 9 is formed so as to prevent the shrink film from sealing the valve mounting recess 7 a.
- the valve mounting recess 7 a is formed in the shoulder 17 of the outer shell 12 .
- the shoulder 17 forms a slope, and a flat region FR is disposed in the valve mounting recess 7 a . Since the flat region FR is disposed approximately in parallel with the slope formed by the shoulder 17 , it also forms a slope.
- the outside air introduction hole 15 is formed in the slope formed by the flat region FR in the valve mounting recess 7 a . If the outside air introduction hole 15 is formed, for example, in the vertical plane of the body 19 , the inner package 14 which is once peeled may contact the valve member 5 , thereby preventing the movement of the valve member 5 .
- the outside air introduction hole 15 is formed in the slope; therefore, there is no such risk, and the smooth movement of the valve member 5 is ensured.
- the angle of the slope is not limited to a particular angle, but is preferably 45 to 89°, more preferably 55 to 85°, even more preferably 60 to 80°.
- the flat region FR in the valve mounting recess 7 a is disposed over a width W of 3 mm or more (preferably 3.5 mm or 4 mm or more) from the outside air introduction hole 15 .
- the diameter of the valve mounting recess 7 a is set to 10 mm or more.
- the upper limit of the width W of the flat region FR is not limited to a particular size. However, it is preferable that the width W not be too large.
- the width W of the flat region FR increases the area of the valve mounting recess 7 a , resulting in an increase in the area of the gap between the outer shell 12 and shrink film.
- the upper limit is, for example, 10 mm.
- the width W is, for example, 3 to 10 mm.
- the width W is, for example, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 mm, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the curvature radius of the inner surface of the outer shell 12 is preferably 200 mm or more, more preferably 250 mm or more or 300 mm or more in a range of 2 mm from the outside air introduction hole 15 . If the curvature radius is such a value, the inner surface of the outer shell 12 is substantially flattened, and the adhesion between the outer shell 12 and valve member 5 is improved.
- the bottom 29 of the containing part 7 is provided with a central recessed region 29 a and a peripheral region 29 b disposed therearound.
- the central recessed region 29 a is provided with a bottom sealing protrusion 27 protruding from the bottom 29 .
- the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is a sealing part of a blow-molded tubular multilayer parison including an outer layer 11 and an inner layer 13 .
- the bottom sealing protrusion 27 includes a base 27 d , a thin part 27 a , and a thick part 27 b which is thicker than the thin part 27 a . These elements are disposed on the bottom 29 in this order.
- the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is erected approximately perpendicular to a plane P defined by the peripheral region 29 b , as shown in FIG. 6( a ) . If an impact is given to the container in this state, the inner layer 13 at a welding part 27 c is easily split. That is, the impact resistance is insufficient. For this reason, in the present embodiment, by blowing hot air to the bottom sealing protrusion 27 after blow molding, the thin part 27 a is softened and thus the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent at the thin part 27 a , as shown in FIG. 6( b ) . As seen above, the impact resistance of the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is improved by performing a simple step of bending the bottom sealing protrusion 27 .
- the bent bottom sealing protrusion 27 is configured not to protrude from the plane P defined by the peripheral region 29 b .
- the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is prevented from extending off the plane P and shaking the delamination container 1 .
- the base 27 d which is disposed closer to the bottom 29 than the thin part 27 a and is thicker than the thin part 27 a , need not necessarily be provided. However, the disposition of the thin part 27 a on the base 27 d can further improve the impact resistance of the bottom sealing protrusion 27 .
- the recessed region of the bottom 29 is formed so as to cross the entire bottom 29 in the length direction of the bottom sealing protrusion 27 . That is, the central recessed region 29 a and peripheral recessed region 29 c are connected together. According to this configuration, the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is easily bent.
- the container body 3 includes the outer layer 11 and inner layer 13 .
- the outer layer 11 is formed with a larger thickness than the inner layer 13 so as to increase the restorability thereof.
- the outer layer 11 is formed of a polyolefin (e.g., as low-density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, or a mixture thereof) or the like.
- the outer layer 11 consists of a single layer or multiple layers, and at least one of the innermost and outermost layers thereof contains a lubricant. If the outer layer 11 consists of a single layer, that single layer serves as both innermost and outermost layers. Accordingly, that layer only has to contain a lubricant.
- the outer layer 11 consists of two layers, the layer closer to the inside of the container serves as the innermost layer, and the layer closer to the outside of the container serves as the outermost layer. Accordingly, at least one of these layers only has to contain a lubricant. If the outer layer 11 consists of three layers, the layer closest to the inside of the container serves as the innermost layer, and the layer closest to the outside of the container serves as the outermost layer. As shown in FIG. 7 , the outer layer 11 preferably includes a repro layer 11 c between an innermost layer 11 b and an outermost layer 11 a . As used herein, the term “repro layer” refers to a layer formed by recycling burrs generated when a container is molded.
- both the innermost and outermost layers preferably contain a lubricant.
- the amount of lubricant added is not limited to a particular amount and is, for example, 100 to 5000 ppm, preferably 500 to 3000 ppm.
- the lubricant may be any type of commercially available common lubricant.
- the lubricant may be one of a hydrocarbon-based lubricant, a fatty acid-based lubricant, an aliphatic amide-based lubricant, a metal soap-based lubricant, and a combination of two or more thereof.
- the hydrocarbon-based lubricant include liquid paraffin, paraffin wax, and synthesized polyethylene wax.
- the fatty acid-based lubricant include stearic acid and stearyl alcohol.
- Examples of the aliphatic amide-based lubricant include fatty amides, such as stearamide, oleic amide, and erucic acid amide, and alkylene fatty amides, such as methylene bis(stearamide) and ethylene bis(stearamide).
- Examples of the metal soap-based lubricant include metal stearate.
- Examples of the commercially available lubricants include SUMIKATHENE A-10 (an oleic amide available from Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited) and ESQ-4 (an erucic acid amide available from Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.).
- the innermost layer of the outer layer 11 is a layer that is in contact with the inner layer 13 .
- a lubricant to the innermost layer of the outer layer 11 , it is possible to improve the peelability of the inner layer 13 from the outer layer 11 and thus to improve the content dischargeability of the delamination container.
- the outermost layer of the outer layer 11 is a layer that contacts the mold when blow-molded. By adding a lubricant to the outermost layer of the outer layer 11 , it is possible to improve the mold-releasability.
- One or both of the innermost and outermost layers of the outer layer 11 can be formed of a random copolymer between propylene and another monomer.
- the shape restorability, transparency, and heat resistance of the outer shell 12 can be improved.
- the content of the monomer other than propylene is less than 50 mol %, preferably 5 to 35 mol %. Specifically, this content is, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 mol %, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the monomer that is copolymerized with propylene may be of any type as long as it improves the impact resistance of the random copolymer compared to a homopolymer of polypropylene. Ethylene is particularly preferable. If the random copolymer between propylene and ethylene is used, the ethylene content is preferably 5 to 30 mol %.
- the ethylene content is, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 mol %, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the weight average molecular weight of the random copolymer is preferably 100,000 to 500,000, more preferably 100,000 to 300,000. Specifically, the weight average molecular weight is, for example, 100,000, 150,000, 200,000, 250,000, 300,000, 350,000, 400,000, 450,000, or 500,000, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the tensile modulus of the random copolymer is preferably 400 to 1600 MPa, more preferably 1000 to 1600 MPa. If the tensile modulus is in such a range, particularly good shape restorability is obtained. Specifically, the tensile modulus is, for example, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, or 1600 MPa, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- a mixture obtained by mixing a flexible material, such as linear low-density polyethylene, with the random copolymer may be used.
- the material mixed with the random copolymer is mixed so that the content is less than 50% by weight with respect to the entire mixture in order to prevent the effective properties of the random copolymer from being significantly impaired.
- a mixture obtained by mixing the random copolymer and linear low-density polyethylene at a weight ratio of 85:15 may be used.
- the inner layer 13 includes an EVOH layer 13 a disposed closer to the outside of the container, an inner surface layer 13 b disposed closer to the inside of the container than the EVOH layer 13 a , and a bonding layer 13 c disposed between the EVOH layer 13 a and inner surface layer 13 b .
- the disposition of the EVOH layer 13 a can improve the gas-barrier properties of the inner layer 13 and the peelability from the outer layer 11 thereof.
- the EVOH layer 13 a is formed of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resin and is obtained by the hydrolysis of ethylene and a vinyl acetate copolymer.
- the ethylene content of the EVOH resin is, for example, 25 to 50 mol % and is preferably 32 mol % or less in terms of oxygen-barrier properties.
- the lower limit of the ethylene content is not limited to a particular content, but is preferably 25 mol % or more, since the flexibility of the EVOH layer 13 a is more likely to decrease as the ethylene content decreases.
- the EVOH layer 13 a contains an oxygen absorbent.
- the EVOH layer 13 a containing an oxygen absorbent can exhibit higher oxygen-barrier properties.
- the melting point of the EVOH resin is higher than that of the resin of which the outer layer 11 is formed. This is because by making the melting point of the EVOH resin higher than that of the resin from which the outer layer 11 is formed, the outside air introduction hole 15 formed in the outer layer 11 using a heating punch is prevented from reaching the inner layer 13 .
- the different between the melting point of EVOH and that of the resin from which the outer layer 11 is formed is larger.
- the difference is preferably 15° C. or more, particularly preferably 30° C. or more.
- the melting point difference is, for example, 5 to 50° C. Specifically, it is, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50° C., or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the tensile modulus of the EVOH layer is preferably 2000 MPa or less, more preferably 1800 MPa or less. The reason is that the EVOH layer 5 a having too high a tensile modulus is less likely to smoothly peel from the outer layer 3 .
- the lower limit of the tensile modulus may be any value and is, for example, 1000 MPa. Specifically, the tensile modulus is, for example, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, or 2000 MPa, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the inner surface layer 13 b is a layer that is in contact with the contents of the delamination container 1 .
- the inner surface layer 5 b is formed of a polyolefin, such as low-density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, or a mixture thereof.
- it is formed of low-density polyethylene or linear low-density polyethylene.
- the tensile modulus of the resin from which the inner surface layer 13 b is formed is preferably 50 to 300 MPa, more preferably 70 to 200 MPa. If the tensile modulus is in such a range, the inner surface layer 13 b is particularly flexible.
- the tensile modulus is, for example, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, or 300 MPa, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- the bonding layer 13 c has the function of bonding the EVOH layer 13 a and inner surface layer 13 b together.
- the bonding layer 5 c is formed of, for example, a compound obtained by adding an acid-modified polyolefin (e.g., maleic anhydride-modified polyethylene) obtained by introducing carboxyl to the above polyolefin, or ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA).
- an acid-modified polyolefin e.g., maleic anhydride-modified polyethylene
- EVA ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer
- One example of the bonding layer 13 c is a mixture of low-density polyethylene or linear low-density polyethylene and acid-modified polyethylene.
- a molten multilayer parison having a multilayer structure (for example, a multilayer structure including PE layer/bonding layer/EVOH layer/PP layer/repro layer/PP layer; the order of the layers presented is the descending order of the proximity to the inside of the container) corresponding to a container body 3 to be produced is extruded and set in a split mold for blow molding and then the split mold is closed.
- a multilayer structure for example, a multilayer structure including PE layer/bonding layer/EVOH layer/PP layer/repro layer/PP layer; the order of the layers presented is the descending order of the proximity to the inside of the container
- a blow nozzle is inserted into an opening close to an opening 9 , of the container body 3 , and air is blown into the cavity of the split mold with the mold closed.
- the split mold has a cavity shape such that the shapes of the parts of the container body 3 , such as the valve mounting recess 7 a , air circulation groove 7 b , and bottom sealing protrusion 27 , are formed in a blow-molded product.
- the split mold also has a pinch-off part under the bottom sealing protrusion 27 , and a lower burr formed under the bottom sealing protrusion 27 is eliminated using the pinch-off part.
- Rotary blow molding is a molding method including continuously feeding a molten multilayer parison onto several to dozen molds arranged concentrically while sequentially moving the molds, sequentially closing the molds after feeding the multilayer parison, and blowing air into the parison, as shown in FIG. 13 .
- the delamination container has a relatively high temperature and is warm at the time point when it is taken out. For this reason, if the delamination container is inadequately released from the mold, unintended deformation (e.g., the peel deformation of the inner bag) may occur in the delamination container and affect the dischargeability.
- the outermost layer of the outer layer 11 contains a lubricant to improve the mold-releasability, the content dischargeability of the delamination container can be improved.
- a hole is formed only in the outer layer 11 of an upper tubular part 31 disposed over the opening 9 , and air is blown between the outer layer 11 and inner layer 13 using a blower 33 .
- the inner layer 13 is preliminarily peeled from the outer layer 11 in an area in which the valve member 5 is to be mounted (a valve mounting recess 7 a ), of the containing part 7 .
- the front end of the upper tubular part 31 may be covered with a cover member.
- the inner layer 13 may be peeled from the outer layer 11 at the upper tubular part 31 by crushing the upper tubular part 31 before forming a hole. The preliminary peel may be performed on all or part of the containing part 7 .
- an outside air introduction hole 15 is formed in the outer shell 12 using a punch.
- the outside air introduction hole 15 is preferably a round hole, but may be shaped otherwise.
- a bottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent by applying hot air to the bottom sealing protrusion 27 and thus softening a thin part 27 a.
- valve member 5 is inserted into the outside air introduction hole 15 .
- an inner package 14 is swelled by blowing air into the inner package 14 .
- a cap 23 is mounted on the opening 9 .
- the containing part 7 is covered with a shrink film, thereby completing a product.
- the hot air bending step may be performed before the outside air introduction hole formation step or before the inner layer preliminary peeling step.
- the step of cutting the upper tubular part 31 may be performed before inserting the valve member 5 into the outside air introduction hole 15 .
- the inner layer preliminary peeling and outside air introduction hole formation step may be performed in the following manner.
- the pressure in the inner package 14 is reduced by sucking air in the inner package 14 through the opening 9 .
- a punch such as a heat pipe or pipe cutter is slowly pressed against the outer layer 11 .
- This punch includes a tubular cutter and sucks the air in the tube. Unless a hole is formed in the outer layer 11 , air does not enter between the outer layer 11 and inner layer 13 and therefore the inner layer 13 is not peeled from the outer layer 11 .
- the diameter of the outside air introduction hole 15 is expanded using a punch. Note that if a sufficiently large outside air introduction hole 15 to insert the valve member 5 is formed in the steps shown in FIGS. 11( a ) and 11( b ) , the diameter expansion step shown in FIG. 11( c ) is not required.
- the user discharges the contents charged in the product by inclining the product and grapping the side of the outer shell 12 to compress it.
- the compressing force applied to the outer shell 12 serves as the compressing force on the inner package 14 as it is.
- the inner package 14 is compressed, so that the contents are discharged.
- the cap 23 includes a check valve (not shown). While the cap 23 allows the contents of the inner package 14 to be discharged, it does not allow outside air to be taken into the inner package 14 . For this reason, the user eliminates the compressing force applied to the outer shell 12 after discharging the contents and thus the outer shell 12 attempts to restore its original shape by its own resilience. At this time, the outer shell 12 alone is swelled with the inner package 14 deflated. As shown in FIG. 12( d ) , the pressure is reduced in the intermediate space 21 between the inner package 14 and outer shell 12 , and outside air is introduced into the intermediate space 21 through the outside air introduction hole 15 formed in the outer shell 12 .
- the locking part 5 b is provided with air passage ensuring means such as the protrusion 5 d or groove in order to prevent the locking part 5 b from hampering the introduction of outside air even with the locking part 5 b in contact with the outer shell 12 .
- Example 1 the following layers were formed: lubricant-containing r-PP (random copolymer) layer (710 ⁇ m)/flexibility EVOH layer (thickness 60 ⁇ m)/bonding layer (thickness 60 ⁇ m)/LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) layer (thickness 70 ⁇ m).
- the order of the layers presented is the descending order of the proximity to the outside of the container.
- the lubricant-containing r-PP layer was an outer layer, and the other layers are inner layers.
- To the r-PP layer was added 1000 ppm of a lubricant formed of oleic amide (SUMIKATHENE A-10 available from Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited).
- the flexible EVOH layer was formed of an EVOH resin (SF7503B available from Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.).
- the bonding layer was formed by mixing LLDPE and acid-modified polyethylene at a mass ratio of 50:50.
- Example 2 was the same as Example 1 except that the position of the lubricant-containing r-PP layer was changed as seen in r-PP layer (thickness 190 ⁇ m)/repro layer (thickness 470 ⁇ m)/lubricant-containing r-PP layer (thickness 50 ⁇ m).
- the order of the layers presented is the descending order of the proximity to the outside of the container.
- the type of the lubricant and the amount thereof added were the same as those of Example 1.
- Example 3 was the same as Example 1 except that the lubricant-containing r-PP layer was changed to a lubricant-containing LDPE (low-density polyethylene) layer.
- the type of the lubricant and the amount thereof added were the same as those of Example 1.
- the delamination containers of Examples 1 to 3 all exhibited excellent dischargeability compared to those containing no lubricant.
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Abstract
Provided is a delamination container having excellent content dischargeability. The delamination container includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer peels from the outer layer and shrinks with reductions in contents. The outer layer consists of a single layer or multiple layers. At least one of innermost and outermost layers of the outer layer contains a lubricant.
Description
- The present invention relates to a delamination container and production method thereof.
- There have been known delamination containers that each peel an inner layer from an outer layer and shrink the inner layer with reductions in contents and thus suppress the entry of air into the container (e.g., Patent Literature 1). Such a delamination container is typically molded by blow molding.
- [Patent Literature 1] Japanese Patent No. 3563172
- The present inventor investigated such delamination containers in detail and found that they may not have sufficient content dischargeability.
- The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing, and an object thereof is to provide a delamination container having excellent content dischargeability.
- The present invention provides a delamination container including an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer peels from the outer layer and shrinks with reductions in contents. The outer layer consists of a single layer or multiple layers, and at least one of innermost and outermost layers of the outer layer contains a lubricant.
- The present inventor investigated the cause of the insufficient dischargeability of delamination containers and then found the following two causes. One of the causes is the insufficient peelability of the inner layer from the outer layer. The present inventor found that while delamination containers are configured to smoothly discharge contents by peeling the inner layer from the outer layer and shrinking the inner layer, ones that insufficiently peel the inner layer from the outer layer and thus insufficiently discharge contents may be produced depending on the production conditions or the like. The other cause is that delamination containers may be inadequately released from the mold. Specifically, the present inventor found: a delamination container typically has a relatively high temperature and a soft property when taken out from the mold; and if it is inadequately released, it may receive an excessive force and suffer unintended deformation and thus the dischargeability thereof may be affected.
- Then, on the basis of the above findings, the present inventor found that it is possible to improve the content dischargeability of a delamination container by using at least one of the following methods: (1) improving the peelability of the inner layer from the outer layer by adding a lubricant to the innermost layer of the outer layer; and (2) improving the releasability from the mold by adding a lubricant to the outermost layer of the outer layer. The present inventor then completed the present invention.
- Various embodiments of the present invention are described below. The embodiments below can be combined with each other.
- Preferably, the outer layer consists of multiple layers and includes a repro layer between the innermost and outermost layers.
- Preferably, an outermost layer of the inner layer is formed of an EVOH resin, and the innermost layer of the outer layer contains the lubricant.
- The present invention also provides a method for producing the above delamination container. The method includes a step of extruding a molten multilayer parison having a multilayer structure corresponding to a layer configuration of the delamination container and molding the molten multilayer parison by rotary blow molding. An outermost layer of the outer layer contains the lubricant.
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FIG. 1 includes perspective views showing the structure of adelamination container 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, in whichFIG. 1(a) is an overview;FIG. 1(b) is a bottom view; andFIG. 1(c) is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a valve mounting recess 7 a and shows a state in which avalve member 5 is detached. -
FIG. 2 includes diagrams showing thedelamination container 1 inFIG. 1 , in whichFIG. 2(a) is a front view;FIG. 2(b) is a rear view;FIG. 2(c) is a plan view; andFIG. 2(d) is a bottom view. -
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line A-A ofFIG. 2(d) . Note thatFIGS. 1 and 2 show a state before abottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent andFIG. 3 shows a state after thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent. -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a region including an opening 9 inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 shows a state in which the peel of aninner layer 13 has proceeded from the state shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 includes enlarged views of a region including abottom 29 shown inFIG. 3 , in whichFIG. 6(a) show a state before thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent; andFIG. 6(b) shows a state after thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent. -
FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the layer configuration of anouter layer 11 and aninner layer 13. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing various configurations of avalve member 5. -
FIG. 9 includes diagrams showing steps for producing thedelamination container 1 shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 10 includes diagrams showing steps for producing thedelamination container 1 inFIG. 1 following the steps shown inFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 11 includes diagrams showing another example of an inner layer preliminary peeling/outside air introduction hole formation step. -
FIG. 12 includes diagrams showing the usage of thedelamination container 1 shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing rotary blow molding. - Now, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. Various features described in the embodiment below can be combined with each other. Inventions are established for the respective features.
- As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , adelamination container 1 of one embodiment of the present invention includes acontainer body 3 and avalve member 5. Thecontainer body 3 includes a containingpart 7 containing contents and anopening 9 through which contents from the containingpart 7 are discharged. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , the containingpart 7 and opening 9 of thecontainer body 3 each include anouter layer 11 and aninner layer 13. Theouter layer 11 forms anouter shell 12, and theinner layer 13 forms aninner package 14. Theinner layer 13 peels from theouter layer 11 with reductions in contents and thus theinner package 14 peels from theouter shell 12 and shrinks. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , theopening 9 is provided withmale threads 9 d. A cap, pump, or the like having female threads is mounted on themale threads 9 d.FIG. 4 shows a part of acap 23 having aninner ring 25. The outer diameter of theinner ring 25 is approximately the same as the inner diameter of the opening 9. As long as the outer surface of theinner ring 25 is in contact with acontact surface 9 a of theopening 9, the leakage of contents is prevented. In the present embodiment, the front end of theopening 9 is provided with an expandeddiameter part 9 b having an inner diameter larger than that of acontact part 9 e of the opening 9. Accordingly, the outer surface of theinner ring 25 does not contact the expandeddiameter part 9 b. If theopening 9 is not provided with the expandeddiameter part 9 b and if the inner diameter of theopening 9 is reduced even a bit due to manufacturing variations, there may occur a problem of the insertion of theinner ring 25 between theouter layer 11 andinner layer 13. On the other hand, if theopening 9 is provided with the expandeddiameter part 9 b, such a problem does not occur even if the inner diameter of theopening 9 varies somewhat. - The opening 9 is also provided with an inner
layer support part 9 c for suppressing the slip-down of theinner layer 13 in a position closer to the containingpart 7 than thecontact part 9 e. The inner layer supportpart 9 c is formed by forming a constriction in theopening 9. Even if theopening 9 is provided with the expandeddiameter part 9 b, theinner layer 13 may peel from theouter layer 11 due to the friction between theinner ring 25 andinner layer 13. In the present embodiment, even in this case, the slip-down of theinner layer 13 is suppressed by the innerlayer support part 9 c. Thus, the fall of theinner package 14 in theouter shell 12 can be suppressed. - As shown in
FIGS. 3 to 5 , the containingpart 7 includes abody 19 whose cross-section in the length direction of the containing part has an approximately constant shape and ashoulder 17 connecting thebody 19 andopening 9. Theshoulder 17 is provided with abend 22. Thebend 22 is a part whose bend angle α shown inFIG. 3 is 140° or less and whose curvature radius inside the container is 4 mm or less. If thebend 22 is not provided, the peel of theinner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 may extend from thebody 19 to theopening 9 and thus theinner layer 13 may peel from theouter layer 11 even in theopening 9. The peel of theinner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 in theopening 9 causes the fall of theinner package 14 in theouter shell 12 and therefore is not desirable. In the present embodiment, thebend 22 is provided; therefore, if the peel of theinner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 extends from thebody 19 to thebend 22, theinner layer 13 is bent at thebend 22, as shown inFIG. 5 , and thus the force peeling theinner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 is prevented from being transmitted to the area above thebend 22. As a result, the peel of theinner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 in the area above thebend 22 is suppressed. While thebend 22 is provided on theshoulder 17 inFIGS. 3 to 5 , thebend 22 may be provided on the boundary between theshoulder 17 andbody 19. - The lower limit of the bend angle α is not limited to a particular angle, but is preferably 90° or more considering the ease of production. Similarly, the lower limit of the curvature radius is not limited to a particular length, but is preferably 0.2 mm or more considering the ease of production. To more reliably prevent the peel of the
inner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 at theopening 9, the bend angle α is preferably 120° or less, and the curvature radius is preferably 2 mm or less. Specifically, the bend angle α is, for example, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, or 140°, or may be between any two of the values presented. Specifically, for example, the curvature radius is 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, or 2 mm, or may be between any two of the values presented. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , thebend 22 is disposed in a position such that the distance L2 from the central axis C of the container to the inner surface of the container at thebend 22 is 1.3 times or more as long as the distance L1 from the central axis C of the container to the inner surface of the container at theopening 9. Thedelamination container 1 of the present embodiment is formed by blow molding, and an increase in L2/L1 increases the blowing ratio of thebend 22 and thus reduces the thickness thereof. Accordingly, by setting L2/L1 to 1.3 or more, the thickness of theinner layer 13 at thebend 22 is sufficiently reduced; theinner layer 13 is more easily bent at thebend 22; and the peel from theinner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 at theopening 9 is more reliably prevented. L2/L1 is, for example, 1.3 to 3 and is preferably 1.4 to 2. Specifically, L2/L1 is, for example, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.5, or 3, or may be between any two of the values prevented. - For example, the thickness at the
opening 9 is 0.45 to 0.50 mm; the thickness at thebend 22 is 0.25 to 0.30 mm; and the thickness at thebody 19 is 0.15 to 0.20 mm. By setting the thickness of thebend 22 to a sufficiently smaller size than that of theopening 9 as described above, thebend 22 fulfills the function thereof effectively. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , the containingpart 7 is provided with thevalve member 5 for adjusting the entry and exit of air between the outside space S of thecontainer body 3 and theintermediate space 21 between theouter shell 12 andinner package 14. Theouter shell 12 is provided with an outsideair introduction hole 15 connecting theintermediate space 21 of the containingpart 7 and the outside space S. The outsideair introduction hole 15 is a through hole formed only in theouter shell 12 and does not reach theinner package 14. Thevalve member 5 includes anshaft 5 a that is inserted in the outsideair introduction hole 15 and can slide with respect to the outsideair introduction hole 15, acap 5 c disposed on theintermediate space 21 side of theshaft 5 a and has a larger cross-sectional area than theshaft 5 a, and a lockingpart 5 b that is disposed on the outside space S side of theshaft 5 a and prevents the entry of thevalve member 5 into theintermediate space 21. - The
cap 5 c is configured to substantially block the outsideair introduction hole 15 when compressing theouter shell 12 and is shaped so that a portion thereof closer to theshaft 5 a has a smaller cross-sectional area. The lockingpart 5 b is configured to be capable of introducing air to theintermediate space 21 when the compressedouter shell 12 restores its original shape. When theouter shell 12 is compressed, the pressure in theintermediate space 21 exceeds the external pressure and thus the air in theintermediate space 21 leaks out from the outsideair introduction hole 15. Thecap 5 c moves toward the outsideair introduction hole 15 due to the pressure difference and the flow of air and blocks the outsideair introduction hole 15. Since thecap 5 c is shaped so that a portion thereof closer to theshaft 5 a has a smaller cross-sectional area, it easily engages with the outsideair introduction hole 15 to block the outsideair introduction hole 15. - When the
outer shell 12 is further compressed in this state, the pressure in theintermediate space 21 is further increased. As a result, theinner package 14 is compressed and discharges the contents thereof. When the compressing force applied to theouter shell 12 is released, theouter shell 12 attempts to restore its original shape by its elasticity. At this time, thecap 5 c leaves the outsideair introduction hole 15 and releases the blockage of the outsideair introduction hole 15. Thus, outside air is introduced into theintermediate space 21. To prevent thelocking part 5 b from blocking the outsideair introduction hole 15, a portion in contact with theouter shell 12, of the lockingpart 5 b is provided with aprotrusion 5 d. Since theprotrusion 5 d is in contact with theouter shell 12, a gap is formed between theouter shell 12 and lockingpart 5 b. Instead of theprotrusion 5 d, the lockingpart 5 b may be provided with a groove so as to prevent thelocking part 5 b from blocking the outsideair introduction hole 15. Specific examples of the configuration of thevalve member 5 are shown inFIG. 8 . - The
valve member 5 can be mounted on thecontainer body 3 by inserting thecap 5 c into theintermediate space 21 in such a manner that thecap 5 c expands the outsideair introduction hole 15. For this reason, the front end of thecap 5 c is preferably tapered. As seen above, thevalve member 5 can be mounted on thecontainer body 3 by simply pushing thecap 5 c into theintermediate space 21. Thus, the productivity can be improved. - In mounting the
valve member 5, thevalve member 5 is mounted in avalve mounting recess 7 a formed in the containingpart 7 so as to prevent thevalve member 5 from interfering with a shrink film with which the containingpart 7 will be covered after mounting thevalve member 5. Also, anair circulation groove 7 b extending from thevalve mounting recess 7 a in a direction toward theopening 9 is formed so as to prevent the shrink film from sealing thevalve mounting recess 7 a. - The
valve mounting recess 7 a is formed in theshoulder 17 of theouter shell 12. Theshoulder 17 forms a slope, and a flat region FR is disposed in thevalve mounting recess 7 a. Since the flat region FR is disposed approximately in parallel with the slope formed by theshoulder 17, it also forms a slope. The outsideair introduction hole 15 is formed in the slope formed by the flat region FR in thevalve mounting recess 7 a. If the outsideair introduction hole 15 is formed, for example, in the vertical plane of thebody 19, theinner package 14 which is once peeled may contact thevalve member 5, thereby preventing the movement of thevalve member 5. In the present embodiment, on the other hand, the outsideair introduction hole 15 is formed in the slope; therefore, there is no such risk, and the smooth movement of thevalve member 5 is ensured. The angle of the slope is not limited to a particular angle, but is preferably 45 to 89°, more preferably 55 to 85°, even more preferably 60 to 80°. - As shown in
FIG. 1(c) , the flat region FR in thevalve mounting recess 7 a is disposed over a width W of 3 mm or more (preferably 3.5 mm or 4 mm or more) from the outsideair introduction hole 15. For example, if the outsideair introduction hole 15 having a diameter of 4 mm is formed in the center of the flat region FR, the diameter of thevalve mounting recess 7 a is set to 10 mm or more. The upper limit of the width W of the flat region FR is not limited to a particular size. However, it is preferable that the width W not be too large. This is because an increase in the width W of the flat region FR increases the area of thevalve mounting recess 7 a, resulting in an increase in the area of the gap between theouter shell 12 and shrink film. The upper limit is, for example, 10 mm. Accordingly, the width W is, for example, 3 to 10 mm. Specifically, the width W is, for example, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 mm, or may be between any two of the values presented. - An experiment performed by the present inventor indicated the following: as the flat region FR on the outer surface of the
outer shell 12 is increased, the curvature radius of the inner surface of theouter shell 12 is increased; and if the flat region FR is disposed over a range of 3 mm or more from the outsideair introduction hole 15 on the outer surface of the outer casing, the curvature radius of the inner surface of theouter shell 12 is sufficiently increased and thus the adhesion between theouter shell 12 andvalve member 5 is improved. The curvature radius of the inner surface of theouter shell 12 is preferably 200 mm or more, more preferably 250 mm or more or 300 mm or more in a range of 2 mm from the outsideair introduction hole 15. If the curvature radius is such a value, the inner surface of theouter shell 12 is substantially flattened, and the adhesion between theouter shell 12 andvalve member 5 is improved. - As shown in
FIG. 1(b) , the bottom 29 of the containingpart 7 is provided with a central recessedregion 29 a and aperipheral region 29 b disposed therearound. The central recessedregion 29 a is provided with abottom sealing protrusion 27 protruding from the bottom 29. As shown inFIGS. 6(a) and 6(b) , thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is a sealing part of a blow-molded tubular multilayer parison including anouter layer 11 and aninner layer 13. Thebottom sealing protrusion 27 includes a base 27 d, athin part 27 a, and athick part 27 b which is thicker than thethin part 27 a. These elements are disposed on the bottom 29 in this order. - Immediately after blow molding, the
bottom sealing protrusion 27 is erected approximately perpendicular to a plane P defined by theperipheral region 29 b, as shown inFIG. 6(a) . If an impact is given to the container in this state, theinner layer 13 at awelding part 27 c is easily split. That is, the impact resistance is insufficient. For this reason, in the present embodiment, by blowing hot air to thebottom sealing protrusion 27 after blow molding, thethin part 27 a is softened and thus thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent at thethin part 27 a, as shown inFIG. 6(b) . As seen above, the impact resistance of thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is improved by performing a simple step of bending thebottom sealing protrusion 27. Also, as shown inFIG. 6(b) , the bentbottom sealing protrusion 27 is configured not to protrude from the plane P defined by theperipheral region 29 b. Thus, when thedelamination container 1 is erected, thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is prevented from extending off the plane P and shaking thedelamination container 1. - The base 27 d, which is disposed closer to the bottom 29 than the
thin part 27 a and is thicker than thethin part 27 a, need not necessarily be provided. However, the disposition of thethin part 27 a on the base 27 d can further improve the impact resistance of thebottom sealing protrusion 27. - As shown in
FIG. 1(b) , the recessed region of the bottom 29 is formed so as to cross the entire bottom 29 in the length direction of thebottom sealing protrusion 27. That is, the central recessedregion 29 a and peripheral recessedregion 29 c are connected together. According to this configuration, thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is easily bent. - Next, the layer configuration of the
container body 3 will be described in more detail. Thecontainer body 3 includes theouter layer 11 andinner layer 13. Theouter layer 11 is formed with a larger thickness than theinner layer 13 so as to increase the restorability thereof. - The
outer layer 11 is formed of a polyolefin (e.g., as low-density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, or a mixture thereof) or the like. Theouter layer 11 consists of a single layer or multiple layers, and at least one of the innermost and outermost layers thereof contains a lubricant. If theouter layer 11 consists of a single layer, that single layer serves as both innermost and outermost layers. Accordingly, that layer only has to contain a lubricant. If theouter layer 11 consists of two layers, the layer closer to the inside of the container serves as the innermost layer, and the layer closer to the outside of the container serves as the outermost layer. Accordingly, at least one of these layers only has to contain a lubricant. If theouter layer 11 consists of three layers, the layer closest to the inside of the container serves as the innermost layer, and the layer closest to the outside of the container serves as the outermost layer. As shown inFIG. 7 , theouter layer 11 preferably includes arepro layer 11 c between aninnermost layer 11 b and anoutermost layer 11 a. As used herein, the term “repro layer” refers to a layer formed by recycling burrs generated when a container is molded. Further, if theouter layer 11 consists of multiple layers, both the innermost and outermost layers preferably contain a lubricant. The amount of lubricant added is not limited to a particular amount and is, for example, 100 to 5000 ppm, preferably 500 to 3000 ppm. - The lubricant may be any type of commercially available common lubricant. The lubricant may be one of a hydrocarbon-based lubricant, a fatty acid-based lubricant, an aliphatic amide-based lubricant, a metal soap-based lubricant, and a combination of two or more thereof. Examples of the hydrocarbon-based lubricant include liquid paraffin, paraffin wax, and synthesized polyethylene wax. Examples of the fatty acid-based lubricant include stearic acid and stearyl alcohol. Examples of the aliphatic amide-based lubricant include fatty amides, such as stearamide, oleic amide, and erucic acid amide, and alkylene fatty amides, such as methylene bis(stearamide) and ethylene bis(stearamide). Examples of the metal soap-based lubricant include metal stearate. Examples of the commercially available lubricants include SUMIKATHENE A-10 (an oleic amide available from Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited) and ESQ-4 (an erucic acid amide available from Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.).
- The innermost layer of the
outer layer 11 is a layer that is in contact with theinner layer 13. By adding a lubricant to the innermost layer of theouter layer 11, it is possible to improve the peelability of theinner layer 13 from theouter layer 11 and thus to improve the content dischargeability of the delamination container. On the other hand, the outermost layer of theouter layer 11 is a layer that contacts the mold when blow-molded. By adding a lubricant to the outermost layer of theouter layer 11, it is possible to improve the mold-releasability. - One or both of the innermost and outermost layers of the
outer layer 11 can be formed of a random copolymer between propylene and another monomer. Thus, the shape restorability, transparency, and heat resistance of theouter shell 12 can be improved. - With respect to the random copolymer, the content of the monomer other than propylene is less than 50 mol %, preferably 5 to 35 mol %. Specifically, this content is, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 mol %, or may be between any two of the values presented. The monomer that is copolymerized with propylene may be of any type as long as it improves the impact resistance of the random copolymer compared to a homopolymer of polypropylene. Ethylene is particularly preferable. If the random copolymer between propylene and ethylene is used, the ethylene content is preferably 5 to 30 mol %. Specifically, the ethylene content is, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 mol %, or may be between any two of the values presented. The weight average molecular weight of the random copolymer is preferably 100,000 to 500,000, more preferably 100,000 to 300,000. Specifically, the weight average molecular weight is, for example, 100,000, 150,000, 200,000, 250,000, 300,000, 350,000, 400,000, 450,000, or 500,000, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- The tensile modulus of the random copolymer is preferably 400 to 1600 MPa, more preferably 1000 to 1600 MPa. If the tensile modulus is in such a range, particularly good shape restorability is obtained. Specifically, the tensile modulus is, for example, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, or 1600 MPa, or may be between any two of the values presented.
- If the container is excessively hard, the sense of use of the container is deteriorated. For this reason, a mixture obtained by mixing a flexible material, such as linear low-density polyethylene, with the random copolymer may be used. Preferably, the material mixed with the random copolymer is mixed so that the content is less than 50% by weight with respect to the entire mixture in order to prevent the effective properties of the random copolymer from being significantly impaired. For example, a mixture obtained by mixing the random copolymer and linear low-density polyethylene at a weight ratio of 85:15 may be used.
- As shown in
FIG. 7 , theinner layer 13 includes anEVOH layer 13 a disposed closer to the outside of the container, aninner surface layer 13 b disposed closer to the inside of the container than theEVOH layer 13 a, and abonding layer 13 c disposed between theEVOH layer 13 a andinner surface layer 13 b. The disposition of theEVOH layer 13 a can improve the gas-barrier properties of theinner layer 13 and the peelability from theouter layer 11 thereof. - The
EVOH layer 13 a is formed of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resin and is obtained by the hydrolysis of ethylene and a vinyl acetate copolymer. The ethylene content of the EVOH resin is, for example, 25 to 50 mol % and is preferably 32 mol % or less in terms of oxygen-barrier properties. The lower limit of the ethylene content is not limited to a particular content, but is preferably 25 mol % or more, since the flexibility of theEVOH layer 13 a is more likely to decrease as the ethylene content decreases. Preferably, theEVOH layer 13 a contains an oxygen absorbent. TheEVOH layer 13 a containing an oxygen absorbent can exhibit higher oxygen-barrier properties. - Since it is preferred to form the outside
air introduction hole 15 in theouter layer 11 using a heating punch, it is preferred to make the melting point of the EVOH resin higher than that of the resin of which theouter layer 11 is formed. This is because by making the melting point of the EVOH resin higher than that of the resin from which theouter layer 11 is formed, the outsideair introduction hole 15 formed in theouter layer 11 using a heating punch is prevented from reaching theinner layer 13. Preferably, the different between the melting point of EVOH and that of the resin from which theouter layer 11 is formed is larger. Specifically, the difference is preferably 15° C. or more, particularly preferably 30° C. or more. The melting point difference is, for example, 5 to 50° C. Specifically, it is, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50° C., or may be between any two of the values presented. - The tensile modulus of the EVOH layer is preferably 2000 MPa or less, more preferably 1800 MPa or less. The reason is that the
EVOH layer 5 a having too high a tensile modulus is less likely to smoothly peel from theouter layer 3. The lower limit of the tensile modulus may be any value and is, for example, 1000 MPa. Specifically, the tensile modulus is, for example, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, or 2000 MPa, or may be between any two of the values presented. - The
inner surface layer 13 b is a layer that is in contact with the contents of thedelamination container 1. For example, theinner surface layer 5 b is formed of a polyolefin, such as low-density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, it is formed of low-density polyethylene or linear low-density polyethylene. The tensile modulus of the resin from which theinner surface layer 13 b is formed is preferably 50 to 300 MPa, more preferably 70 to 200 MPa. If the tensile modulus is in such a range, theinner surface layer 13 b is particularly flexible. Specifically, the tensile modulus is, for example, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, or 300 MPa, or may be between any two of the values presented. - The
bonding layer 13 c has the function of bonding theEVOH layer 13 a andinner surface layer 13 b together. Thebonding layer 5 c is formed of, for example, a compound obtained by adding an acid-modified polyolefin (e.g., maleic anhydride-modified polyethylene) obtained by introducing carboxyl to the above polyolefin, or ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). One example of thebonding layer 13 c is a mixture of low-density polyethylene or linear low-density polyethylene and acid-modified polyethylene. - Next, an example of a method for producing the
delamination container 1 of the present embodiment will be described. - First, as shown in
FIG. 9(a) , a molten multilayer parison having a multilayer structure (for example, a multilayer structure including PE layer/bonding layer/EVOH layer/PP layer/repro layer/PP layer; the order of the layers presented is the descending order of the proximity to the inside of the container) corresponding to acontainer body 3 to be produced is extruded and set in a split mold for blow molding and then the split mold is closed. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 9(b) , a blow nozzle is inserted into an opening close to anopening 9, of thecontainer body 3, and air is blown into the cavity of the split mold with the mold closed. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 9(c) , the split mold is opened, and the blow-molded product is taken out. The split mold has a cavity shape such that the shapes of the parts of thecontainer body 3, such as thevalve mounting recess 7 a,air circulation groove 7 b, andbottom sealing protrusion 27, are formed in a blow-molded product. The split mold also has a pinch-off part under thebottom sealing protrusion 27, and a lower burr formed under thebottom sealing protrusion 27 is eliminated using the pinch-off part. - Among available blow molding methods is rotary blow molding. Rotary blow molding is a molding method including continuously feeding a molten multilayer parison onto several to dozen molds arranged concentrically while sequentially moving the molds, sequentially closing the molds after feeding the multilayer parison, and blowing air into the parison, as shown in
FIG. 13 . If a delamination container is produced by rotary blow molding, the delamination container has a relatively high temperature and is warm at the time point when it is taken out. For this reason, if the delamination container is inadequately released from the mold, unintended deformation (e.g., the peel deformation of the inner bag) may occur in the delamination container and affect the dischargeability. However, if the outermost layer of theouter layer 11 contains a lubricant to improve the mold-releasability, the content dischargeability of the delamination container can be improved. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 9(d) , the taken-out blow-molded products are arranged. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 9(e) , a hole is formed only in theouter layer 11 of an uppertubular part 31 disposed over theopening 9, and air is blown between theouter layer 11 andinner layer 13 using ablower 33. Thus, theinner layer 13 is preliminarily peeled from theouter layer 11 in an area in which thevalve member 5 is to be mounted (avalve mounting recess 7 a), of the containingpart 7. By performing this preliminary peeling step, a step of forming an outsideair introduction hole 15 and a step of inserting avalve member 5 are easily performed. To prevent the leakage of the blown air from the front end of the uppertubular part 31, the front end of the uppertubular part 31 may be covered with a cover member. To make it easy to form a hole only in theouter layer 11, theinner layer 13 may be peeled from theouter layer 11 at the uppertubular part 31 by crushing the uppertubular part 31 before forming a hole. The preliminary peel may be performed on all or part of the containingpart 7. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 9(f) , an outsideair introduction hole 15 is formed in theouter shell 12 using a punch. The outsideair introduction hole 15 is preferably a round hole, but may be shaped otherwise. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 10(a) , abottom sealing protrusion 27 is bent by applying hot air to thebottom sealing protrusion 27 and thus softening athin part 27 a. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 10(b) , thevalve member 5 is inserted into the outsideair introduction hole 15. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 10(c) , the uppertubular part 31 is cut. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 10(d) , aninner package 14 is swelled by blowing air into theinner package 14. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 10(e) , contents are charged into theinner package 14. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 10(f) , acap 23 is mounted on theopening 9. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 10(g) , the containingpart 7 is covered with a shrink film, thereby completing a product. - The order of the steps described above may be changed as necessary. For example, the hot air bending step may be performed before the outside air introduction hole formation step or before the inner layer preliminary peeling step. The step of cutting the upper
tubular part 31 may be performed before inserting thevalve member 5 into the outsideair introduction hole 15. - The inner layer preliminary peeling and outside air introduction hole formation step may be performed in the following manner.
- First, as shown in
FIG. 11(a) , the pressure in theinner package 14 is reduced by sucking air in theinner package 14 through theopening 9. In this state, a punch such as a heat pipe or pipe cutter is slowly pressed against theouter layer 11. This punch includes a tubular cutter and sucks the air in the tube. Unless a hole is formed in theouter layer 11, air does not enter between theouter layer 11 andinner layer 13 and therefore theinner layer 13 is not peeled from theouter layer 11. - When the tubular cutter penetrates through the
outer layer 11, the punched-out piece is removed through the tubular cutter, and an outsideair introduction hole 15 is formed, as shown inFIG. 11(b) . At this moment, air enters between theouter layer 11 andinner layer 13, and theinner layer 13 is peeled from theouter layer 11. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 11(c) , the diameter of the outsideair introduction hole 15 is expanded using a punch. Note that if a sufficiently large outsideair introduction hole 15 to insert thevalve member 5 is formed in the steps shown inFIGS. 11(a) and 11(b) , the diameter expansion step shown inFIG. 11(c) is not required. - Next, the operation principles when using the produced product will be described.
- As shown in
FIGS. 12(a) to 12(c) , the user discharges the contents charged in the product by inclining the product and grapping the side of theouter shell 12 to compress it. When the user starts to use the product, there is substantially no gap between theinner package 14 andouter shell 12. Accordingly, the compressing force applied to theouter shell 12 serves as the compressing force on theinner package 14 as it is. Thus, theinner package 14 is compressed, so that the contents are discharged. - The
cap 23 includes a check valve (not shown). While thecap 23 allows the contents of theinner package 14 to be discharged, it does not allow outside air to be taken into theinner package 14. For this reason, the user eliminates the compressing force applied to theouter shell 12 after discharging the contents and thus theouter shell 12 attempts to restore its original shape by its own resilience. At this time, theouter shell 12 alone is swelled with theinner package 14 deflated. As shown inFIG. 12(d) , the pressure is reduced in theintermediate space 21 between theinner package 14 andouter shell 12, and outside air is introduced into theintermediate space 21 through the outsideair introduction hole 15 formed in theouter shell 12. As long as the pressure is reduced in theintermediate space 21, thecap 5 c is not pressed against the outsideair introduction hole 15 and therefore does not hamper the introduction of outside air. The lockingpart 5 b is provided with air passage ensuring means such as theprotrusion 5 d or groove in order to prevent thelocking part 5 b from hampering the introduction of outside air even with the lockingpart 5 b in contact with theouter shell 12. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 12(e) , when the user compresses theouter shell 12 again by gripping the side of theouter shell 12, thecap 5 c blocks the outsideair introduction hole 15. Thus, the pressure in theintermediate space 21 is increased, and the compressing force applied to theouter shell 12 is transmitted to theinner package 14 through theintermediate space 21. Theinner package 14 is compressed by this force and discharges the contents. - Then, as shown in
FIG. 12(f) , when the compressing force applied to theouter shell 12 is eliminated after discharging the contents, theouter shell 12 restores its original shape by its own resilience while introducing outside air to theintermediate space 21 through the outsideair introduction hole 15. - In Examples below, various delamination containers having different layer configurations were produced by blow molding, and the resulting containers were evaluated for the dischargeability.
- In Example 1, the following layers were formed: lubricant-containing r-PP (random copolymer) layer (710 μm)/flexibility EVOH layer (thickness 60 μm)/bonding layer (thickness 60 μm)/LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) layer (thickness 70 μm). The order of the layers presented is the descending order of the proximity to the outside of the container. The lubricant-containing r-PP layer was an outer layer, and the other layers are inner layers. To the r-PP layer was added 1000 ppm of a lubricant formed of oleic amide (SUMIKATHENE A-10 available from Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited). The flexible EVOH layer was formed of an EVOH resin (SF7503B available from Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.). The bonding layer was formed by mixing LLDPE and acid-modified polyethylene at a mass ratio of 50:50.
- Example 2 was the same as Example 1 except that the position of the lubricant-containing r-PP layer was changed as seen in r-PP layer (thickness 190 μm)/repro layer (thickness 470 μm)/lubricant-containing r-PP layer (thickness 50 μm). The order of the layers presented is the descending order of the proximity to the outside of the container. The type of the lubricant and the amount thereof added were the same as those of Example 1.
- Example 3 was the same as Example 1 except that the lubricant-containing r-PP layer was changed to a lubricant-containing LDPE (low-density polyethylene) layer. The type of the lubricant and the amount thereof added were the same as those of Example 1.
- The delamination containers of Examples 1 to 3 all exhibited excellent dischargeability compared to those containing no lubricant.
- 1: delamination container, 3: container body, 5: valve member, 7: containing part, 9: opening, 11:
outer layer 11, 12: outer casing, 13: inner layer, 14:inner package 14, 15: outside air introduction hole, 23:cap 23, 27: bottom sealing protrusion
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1. A delamination container comprising:
an outer layer and an inner layer,
the inner layer is configured to peels from the outer layer and shrinks with reductions in contents,
the outer layer includes a single layer or a plurality of layers, and
at least one of innermost and outermost layers of the outer layer contains a lubricant.
2. The delamination container of claim 1 , wherein the outer layer comprises a plurality of layers and comprises a repro layer between the innermost and outermost layers.
3. The delamination container of claim 1 , wherein
an outermost layer of the inner layer is formed of an EVOH resin, and
the innermost layer of the outer layer contains the lubricant.
4. A method for producing the delamination container, comprising:
extruding a molten multilayer parison having a multilayer structure corresponding to a layer configuration of the delamination container, and
molding the molten multilayer parison by rotary blow molding, wherein an outermost layer of the outer layer contains the lubricant.
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