WO2015046221A1

WO2015046221A1 - Packaging form for flexible tube

Info

Publication number: WO2015046221A1
Application number: PCT/JP2014/075234
Authority: WO
Inventors: 良弘三浦; 克雅金井; 芳博中川
Original assignee: 株式会社トヨックス
Priority date: 2013-09-24
Filing date: 2014-09-24
Publication date: 2015-04-02
Also published as: JPWO2015046221A1; JP5771863B1

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to prevent the exterior surface of a flexible tube from being exposed to outside air during inventory control as well as during cutting and after cutting. When cutting and selling only a desired length of a flexible tube (1), which is the amount in stock (St), by way of cutting a packaging body (2) together with the flexible tube (1) in a condition where the periphery of the flexible tube (1) is covered by the packaging body (2) without the packaging body (2) peeling from the flexible tube (1), the exterior surface (1a) of the flexible tube (1) in stock (St) is not exposed and the exterior surface (1a) of the flexible tube (1) that is a cut section to be sold (Sa) is separated without being exposed. The flexible tube (1) in stock (St) can be stocked while the exterior surface (1a) thereof is covered by the packaging body (2), and the flexible tube (1) of the cut section to be sold (Sa) can be carried while the exterior surface (1a) thereof is covered by the packaging body (2).

Description

Flexible tube packaging

The present invention relates to a packaging form of a flexible tube used for a cut-and-sell type that cuts and sells a flexible tube of a desired length from a long flexible tube made of a hose or a tube.
In detail, it is related with the packaging form of the flexible tube used in an environment with high hygiene standards, such as food and medical treatment.

Conventionally, as this type of flexible tube, a scale for cutting to a predetermined length is displayed on the outer peripheral surface, so that even when the flexible tube is wound, measurement with a scale or the like is possible. There is one which is determined to be a length to be cut without necessity and can be easily and surely cut to a predetermined length (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 01-075679

By the way, some flexible tubes that are sold and sold are mainly made of a material having adhesiveness or self-bonding property such as silicone rubber, and foreign matter such as dust and dirt are likely to adhere due to static electricity. is there. Such a flexible tube must be transported and stocked while being wrapped in a ring and sealed in a ring so that foreign matter such as dust and dirt does not adhere to its outer surface. Even during the period from when the pipe is connected to the target equipment, it is put in a bag so as not to touch the outside air.
However, even if stock management is done in a bag, when cutting, the flexible tube is taken out from the bag and placed on a table or the like to perform the cutting work. There is a possibility that foreign matters such as dust and dirt may adhere to both of the flexible tubes. In particular, when flexible pipes are connected to facilities with high hygiene standards such as food and medical care, it is necessary to clean immediately before connecting the flexible pipes for sale. There was a problem.
To prevent this, the table used at the time of cutting must be cleaned until it is clean with no dust, or it must be cut while being held in the air so that nothing touches the flexible tube. In any case, the work is difficult and very troublesome, and the workability is inferior.

An object of the present invention is to cope with such a problem, and it is an object of the present invention to keep the outer surface of a flexible tube without touching the outside air at the time of inventory management, cutting and after cutting. Is.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention is a flexible tube packaging form in which long flexible tubes are stocked as stock, and a desired length of the flexible tube is sold from the stock. The flexible tube made of a deformable soft material, and a cylindrical package provided around the flexible tube, the package made of a material that can be cut and deformed, The flexible tube is covered so as to be deformable following the bending deformation of the flexible tube.

In the present invention having the above-described features, when a desired length is cut from a flexible tube that is in stock, the periphery of the flexible tube is covered with the package without removing the package from the flexible tube. By cutting the package together with the flexible tube, the outer surface of the stocked flexible tube is not exposed, and at the same time, the outer surface of the flexible tube to be sold is separated without being exposed. The flexible tubes for stock are stocked in a state where the outer surface is covered with the package, and the flexible tubes for sale can be carried with the outer surface covered with the package.
Therefore, it is possible to keep the outer surface of the flexible tube without touching the outside air during inventory management, during cutting, and after cutting.
As a result, it is possible to prevent foreign matters such as dust and dirt from adhering to the outer surface of the flexible tube, discoloration, and the like, and the outer surface of the flexible tube can be maintained hygienically. This is especially effective when the flexible tube is made of a highly adhesive material such as silicone rubber, and foreign matter such as dust and dirt is likely to adhere to the outer surface due to static electricity. It is.
Furthermore, even when flexible pipes for sale are piped to facilities with high hygiene standards such as food and medical care, it is not necessary to clean the flexible pipe immediately before pipe connection and It can be easily cut anywhere without choosing, and it has excellent workability.
Further, when the flexible tube is made of a material having self-bonding property, adhesion between the outer surfaces can be prevented when the flexible tube is wound in an annular shape.
Furthermore, since the flexible pipe for sale is covered with the package, further packaging is unnecessary or it can be kept hygienic with the minimum packaging, which saves packaging effort and is economical.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the whole structure of the packaging form of the flexible tube which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a perspective view at the time of selling, (b) is the elements on larger scale of a flexible tube and a package body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the packaging form of the flexible tube which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is a perspective view when selling and selling the flexible tube accommodated in the storage container. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a cut line, (a) is the partial expansion perspective view before opening, (b) is the partial expansion perspective view at the time of opening. It is the elements on larger scale of the example which closed the end surface of the flexible tube with the closure member.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In the packaging form A of the flexible tube 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the long flexible tube 1 is stocked as the stock St, and the flexible tube 1 of the stock St Are used in a so-called “sell-and-sell” type sales method in which only the desired length of the flexible tube 1 required by the user is cut and sold from the tip in the longitudinal direction.
As a typical example of this sales method, a long flexible tube 1 is wound in an annular shape and stocked, and only a desired length is unwound from the flexible tube 1 of the stock St and cut to obtain a cut-off portion Sa. Separated from the flexible tube 1.
If it demonstrates in detail, the packaging form A of the flexible tube 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention will be the flexible tube 1 which consists of a deformable soft material, and the cylindrical package provided along the circumference | surroundings of the flexible tube 1 2 as main components.

The flexible tube 1 is a hose or tube formed mainly of silicone rubber or other rubber, or a soft synthetic resin such as vinyl chloride or olefin so that it can be bent and deformed. The flexible tube 1 is easily cut with a cutter C such as scissors or a cutter. It is configured so that it can be disconnected.
When the flexible tube 1 is made of a material having adhesiveness such as silicone rubber and having high electrical insulation, the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 is adhesive, and dust or It has a property that foreign matters such as dirt are likely to adhere.
Further, when the flexible tube 1 is formed of a material having excellent permeability such as silicone rubber, gas or fluid passing through the inside of the flexible tube 1 is transmitted and the outer surface of the flexible tube 1 is transmitted. It has the property of easily exuding into 1a.
Further, when the flexible tube 1 is formed of a material having a self-bonding property, it has a property that the outer surfaces 1a are easily bonded to each other when the flexible tube 1 is wound in an annular shape.

And it is preferable to provide the measurement mark 1b in the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 as a measurement means for measuring the length.
The measuring mark 1b is provided for each predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube 1, and a plurality of different forms (shapes) are displayed for each large section such as a meter unit or each small section such as a centimeter unit. It is preferable to arrange them with periodicity.
The outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 is provided with information (not shown) such as a colored line 1c for identification and the product number, size, name, and manufacturing date of the flexible tube 1 in addition to the measurement mark 1b. It is also possible.

The package 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape by a material that can be cut and deformed, such as a synthetic resin film, and covers the periphery of the flexible tube 1 so as to be deformable following the bending deformation of the flexible tube 1. Is arranged.
As the package 2, for example, a film or sheet having physical properties that can be easily torn (broken) in one direction depending on its molecular structure or molding method, such as polyethylene, is used. It is preferable that the packaging body 2 is easily torn in the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube 1 by being arranged so as to coincide with the longitudinal direction of 1.
More specifically, it is preferable to use a film that can be easily split in the stretching direction, such as high-density polyethylene produced by T-die molding.
Furthermore, it is preferable to form a cut line 2a in the longitudinal direction of the package 2 as necessary.
The package 2 is preferably formed in a cylindrical shape having a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the flexible tube 1. Thereby, the packaging body 2 is covered around the flexible tube 1 so that the space 3 is formed between the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 and the inner surface 2b of the packaging body 2, and the flexible tube 1 outer surface 1a and inner surface 2b of package 2 can be kept at a constant interval.
As a specific example of the package 2, in the case shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b) and FIGS. 2 and 3 (a) and 3 (b), a flexible tube is used by using a film or sheet cut into a strip shape. 1 is formed in a cylindrical shape by winding around the periphery of 1 and fixing its end in the width direction, and a space portion 3 is formed between the cylindrical portion 2 c and the outer surface 1 a of the flexible tube 1. . As a method for fixing the width direction end portion of the flexible tube 1, heat welding, an adhesive, or the like is used. The width direction both ends of the packaging body 2 are overlapped, and the overlapping portion 2 s is linear or planar. It is preferable to fix.
As another example, as shown in FIG. 4, a film or sheet previously formed in a cylindrical shape is used as the package 2, and the flexible tube 1 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 2 c. Thus, it is also possible to form the space portion 3 between the cylindrical portion 2 c and the outer surface 1 a of the flexible tube 1.

The cut line 2a includes a perforation formed so that through holes penetrating in the thickness direction of the package 2 are continuous at predetermined intervals, and holes partially recessed in the thickness direction of the package 2 are continuous. It is configured so that it can be easily separated by human power without using a cutting tool or the like by a notch formed.
As a method of processing the cut line 2a, the package 2 is wound around the flexible tube 1 while the perforations or the cuts are put in the band-shaped package 2, so that the cut line 2a can be formed simultaneously. It is preferable to cover the periphery of the flexible tube 1. Moreover, it is also possible to cover the periphery of the flexible tube 1 simultaneously with the formation of the cut line 2a by inserting the flexible tube 1 while making the perforation or the notch into the cylindrical package 2. is there.
As a specific example of the cut line 2a, in the case of the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the perforations are formed so that short linear through-holes are continuous at equal intervals in the linear direction. By applying a pulling force in a direction intersecting with the eyes, the package 2 can be easily cut along the perforations.
Although not shown in the drawings as other examples, the length and interval of short linear through holes that are perforations are changed, or the shape of the through hole is changed to a short linear shape, and a V shape or a combination of a V shape and a linear shape is used. It is also possible to change to a shape other than the example shown in the figure, such as using the notch instead of the perforation as the cut line 2a.
Further, in the case of the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, one cut line 2 a (perforation) is arranged along the fixing portion which becomes the edge of the overlapping portion 2 s in the package 2, and the flexible tube The cut end surface 1 d of 1 is exposed in the package 2.
As another example, a plurality of cutting lines 2a can be arranged in the circumferential direction of the package 2, or the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 can be closed or changed by another member.

According to the packaging form A of the flexible tube 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the packaging body 2 is peeled off from the flexible tube 1 when the desired length is cut from the flexible tube 1 of the stock St. In a state where the periphery of the flexible tube 1 is still covered with the package 2, the package 2 is cut together with the flexible tube 1 with a blade C such as scissors or a cutter.
Accordingly, the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 of the stock St is not exposed and does not touch the outside atmosphere, and at the same time, the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 of the stock Sa is not exposed and does not touch the outside atmosphere. Separated by state.
Therefore, the flexible tube 1 of the stock St is stocked in a state where the outer surface 1 a is still covered with the package 2. The flexible tube 1 of the cut-off portion Sa can be carried while being covered with the outer surface 1a being covered with the package 2.
Therefore, the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 can be kept without touching the outside air during inventory management, during cutting, and after cutting.
As a result, it is possible to prevent foreign matters such as dust and dirt from adhering to the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 and discoloration, and the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 can be maintained hygienically. In the case where the flexible tube 1 is made of a material having adhesiveness such as silicone rubber and having high electrical insulation, and foreign matter such as dust or dirt is likely to adhere to the outer surface 1a due to static electricity or the like, It is particularly effective.
Furthermore, even when the flexible tube 1 of the cut-off portion Sa is piped to an environment facility with high hygiene standards such as food and medical care, it is not necessary to clean the flexible tube 1 immediately before connecting the pipe, It is easy to cut anywhere without choosing a cutting place, and it excels in workability.
Further, when the flexible tube 1 is made of a material having a self-bonding property, adhesion between the outer surfaces 1a can be prevented when the flexible tube 1 is wound in an annular shape.
Further, since the flexible tube 1 of the cut-off portion Sa is covered with the packaging body 2, further packaging is unnecessary or it can be kept hygienic with the minimum packaging, so it is economical to save the packaging effort. It is.

In particular, when a film having physical properties that can be easily torn in one direction is used as the package 2 and the tearing direction is aligned with the long direction of the flexible tube 1, the flexible tube of the cut-off portion Sa is used. In the packaging body 2 that covers 1, the packaging body 2 is torn in the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube 1 by applying a pulling force in the radial direction, such as picking a portion facing the radial direction intersecting the tearing direction with both hands. A cut is made over the entire length of the package 2 of the cut sales Sa.
Therefore, the package 2 can be easily peeled from the flexible tube 1 of the cut-off portion Sa over the entire length.
As a result, after the flexible tube 1 is connected by piping, the entire package 2 can be removed easily and smoothly. Therefore, even if the flexible tube 1 is made of a material having excellent permeability such as silicone rubber, the gas or fluid that has permeated through the flexible tube 1 connected to the pipe is not removed from the outer surface of the flexible tube 1. It does not accumulate between 1a and the package 2, and can be maintained hygienically.

Furthermore, when forming the cut line 2a in the longitudinal direction on the package 2, in the package 2 that covers the flexible tube 1 of the cut portion Sa, the longitudinal direction of the package 2 (the direction in which the cut line 2a is formed) ), The package 2 (cylindrical part 2c) is torn in the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube 1 by applying a pulling force in the radial direction, for example, by gripping a part opposite to the radial direction intersecting with A cut is made over the entire length of the package 2.
Therefore, the packaging body 2 can be more easily peeled off from the flexible tube 1 of the cut sales Sa over the entire length.
As a result, after the flexible tube 1 is connected by piping, the entire package 2 can be removed more easily and smoothly. Therefore, even if the flexible tube 1 is made of a material having excellent permeability such as silicone rubber, the gas or fluid that has permeated through the flexible tube 1 connected to the pipe is not removed from the outer surface of the flexible tube 1. It does not accumulate between 1a and the package 2, and can be maintained hygienically.

Further, when covering the package 2 around the flexible tube 1 so that the space 3 is formed between the outer surface 1 a of the flexible tube 1 and the inner surface 2 b of the package 2, the flexible tube 1 is flexible. Even if the tube 1 is made of an adhesive material such as silicone rubber, the packaging body 2 (cylindrical portion 2c) is difficult to come into contact with the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1, and at the same time, it is sold separately. The package 2 covering the flexible tube 1 can be gripped with both hands in the radial direction, and the package 2 can be easily removed from the flexible tube 1.
Therefore, the package 2 does not adhere to the entire outer surface 1 of the flexible tube 1, and the package 2 can be easily peeled off from the flexible tube 1.
As a result, after the flexible tube 1 is connected by piping, all of the package 2 can be quickly and reliably removed. Therefore, even if the flexible tube 1 is made of a material having excellent permeability such as silicone rubber, the gas or fluid that has permeated through the flexible tube 1 connected to the pipe is not removed from the outer surface of the flexible tube 1. It does not accumulate between 1a and the package 2, and can be maintained hygienically.

Next, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the packaging body 2 is made of a transparent or translucent material, and the flexible tube 1 passes through the transparent or translucent packaging body 2 from the outside. The outer surface 1a is configured to be visually confirmed.
If it demonstrates in detail, it is preferable that the package 2 uses a colorless and transparent film.
As another example, if the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 can be visually confirmed through the package 2 from the outside, a translucent or colored transparent film having lower transparency than colorless and transparent is used. It is also possible.

Furthermore, in Example 1, as shown in FIG. 1A, a long flexible tube is formed by winding a flexible tube 1 covered with a package 2 around a cylindrical bobbin B in an annular shape. 1 is stocked as stock St. The bobbin B is rotatably supported by a fixture (not shown).
At the time of selling, by rotating the long flexible tube 1 of the stock St together with the bobbin B, the distal end portion of the flexible tube 1 is rewound and pulled out by a desired length. Are cut together.
In the example shown in FIG. 1A, the bobbin B is provided with a pair of flanges B2 at both ends of the outer peripheral surface of the core cylinder B1, and the bobbin B is made of paper such as cardboard or cardboard. Or synthetic resin is used. The core tube B1 of the bobbin B has a through hole B3 through which the proximal end portion of the flexible tube 1 covered with the packaging body 2 penetrates and is locked. It is preferable that the flexible tube 1 covered with the packaging body 2 is positioned with respect to the core tube B1 by slightly protruding the base end portion of the tube 1 from the inner peripheral surface of the core tube B1 from the through hole B3.
As another example, the bobbin B having a shape other than the illustrated example can be used.

According to the packaging form A of the flexible tube 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), the transparent or translucent packaging body 2 is passed through from the outside. The outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1 can be visually confirmed.
Therefore, the flexible tube 1 can be cut while confirming information such as the product number, size, name, and manufacturing date provided on the outer surface 1 a of the flexible tube 1.
In particular, when the measuring mark 1b is provided on the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1, it is possible to perform a standard cutting based on the measuring mark 1b, and the cutting work is very simple and excellent in convenience. There is.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1A, when the flexible tube 1 covered with the package 2 is wrapped around the bobbin B in an annular shape and stocked, a long flexible tube is used as the stock St. 1 and the package 2 can be stocked on the bobbin B.
Note that the distal end opening and the base end opening of the flexible tube 1 covered with the packaging body 2 serving as the inventory St, and the cut opening of the flexible tube 1 serving as the cut-off portion Sa are shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, each of the closing members 4 is detachably mounted so that foreign matter does not enter the flexible tube 1 serving as the stock St or the flexible tube 1 serving as the stock Sa. preferable. Examples of the closing member 4 include a cap and a bag.
Further, the package 2 is covered so that the total length of the package 2 is slightly longer than the total length of the flexible tube 1 in the stock St and the cut-off portion Sa, and the cut-off portion Sa is larger than the total length of the flexible tube 1. Is preferably cut so that the entire length of the package 2 is slightly longer.
As a result, by sealing both ends of the flexible tube 1 covering the flexible tube 1 sold and sold, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the flexible tube 1 of the sold product Sa.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the flexible tube 1 covered with the packaging body 2 is wound in an annular shape, and the annular body 12 is accommodated in the storage container P, so that the long flexible The configuration in which the pipe 1 is stocked as the stock St is different from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and the other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG.
At the time of selling, the annular body 12 is taken out from the storage container P, the tip portion of the flexible tube 1 is pulled out from the annular body 12 by a desired length, and the packaging body 2 is cut together with the flexible tube 1.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the storage container P includes a storage box P <b> 1 whose upper surface is opened and a lid P <b> 2 that covers the upper surface opening. By storing the annular body 12 inside the storage box P1 and covering it with the lid P2, the long flexible tubes 1 are stocked as stock St. At the time of selling, it is possible to remove the lid P2 from the storage box P1 of the storage container P, and pull out the tip portion of the annular body 12 by a desired length while the annular body 12 is stored in the storage box P1. The package 2 can be cut together with the flexible tube 1.
As another example, the storage container P may have a shape other than the illustrated example in place of the storage box P1 and the lid P2.

According to the packaging form A of the flexible tube 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, since there is no need for the bobbin B or the rotation support fixture, there is an advantage that inventory control is relatively compact and inexpensive.

In the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the projecting piece 2d is provided on the packaging body 2 along the cutting line 2a, and the protruding piece 2d is sandwiched between the fingers F or the like to form the cutting line. By pulling in the separating direction of 2a, a cut 2e is formed over the entire length of the package 2, and the other configuration is the same as that of the embodiment 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the embodiment 2 shown in FIG. is there.
The protruding piece 2d protrudes from the cylindrical portion 2c of the packaging body 2 that covers the periphery of the flexible tube 1, and is integrally formed so as to be parallel to the cut line 2a.

As a specific example of the protruding piece 2d, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the packaging body 2 made of a film or sheet cut into a strip shape overlaps at the end in the width direction. When the overlapping portion 2s is linearly or planarly fixed and the cylindrical portion 2c is integrally formed, the overlapping portion 2s becomes the protruding piece 2d.
In the case of the illustrated example, the overlapping portion 2s in which the widthwise end portions of the packaging body 2 protrude by the same length is used as the protruding piece 2d, but either one of the widthwise end portions of the packaging body 2 is the other. It is also possible to make the protruding piece 2d protrude longer. That is, the protruding piece 2d may be a part for two films or sheets from which the cylindrical part 2c protrudes, or a part for one film or sheet.
As another example, as shown in FIG. 4, a film or sheet formed in a cylindrical shape in advance is used as the package 2, and the flexible tube 1 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 2 c. In this case, it is also possible to integrally form the cylindrical protruding piece 2d adjacent to the cylindrical portion 2c by fixing one end edge of the cylindrical portion 2c in a line.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, two or more cutting lines 2a (perforations) are arranged with the protruding piece 2d interposed therebetween, and the cylindrical portion 2c is arranged so that these cutting lines 2a are sandwiched. It is preferable that the cylindrical part 2c is cut off and the cut 2e is made by drawing one of the parts in the direction intersecting the cutting line 2a with respect to the other part.
If necessary, it is preferable to provide a display mark 2m indicating the opening direction of the package 2 (tubular portion 2c) near the cut line 2a (perforation).

According to the packaging form A of the flexible tube 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the protruding piece 2d is obtained by picking the protruding piece 2d of the package 2 and pulling it in the direction indicated by the display mark 2m. Therefore, the cut 2e smoothly enters the entire length of the package 2 (tubular portion 2c).
Therefore, there is an advantage that the package 2 can be more easily peeled from the flexible tube 1 over its entire length, and the workability is excellent.
In particular, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), two or more cut lines 2a (perforations) are arranged across the protruding piece 2d, and one of the cylindrical portions 2c including the protruding piece 2d is disposed. When the part is drawn with respect to the other part in the direction crossing the cutting line 2a, one part of the cylindrical portion 2c including the projecting piece 2d is surely separated from the other part. There is an advantage of being excellent.

In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the blocking member 4 is applied to the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 serving as the stock portion St and the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 serving as the cut-off portion Sa. The configuration in which the closing member 4 has a cover portion 4a that covers and covers the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 is the embodiment 1 shown in FIG. 1, the embodiment 2 shown in FIG. Unlike the third embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the rest of the configuration is the same as the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2, or the third embodiment shown in FIG.
The closing member 4 is formed of an elastically deformable material such as a synthetic resin, and has a lid portion 4a facing the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 and an outer surface 1a of the cut end portion of the flexible tube 1. Or it has the fitting part 4b which fits any one of the inner surface 1e, or both the outer surface 1a and the inner surface 1e.
Furthermore, it is preferable that the closing member 4 covers not only the cut end surface 1 d of the flexible tube 1 but also the end 2 f of the package 2.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, as the closing member 4, a cylindrical fitting portion 4 b that fits with the outer surface 1 a of the cut end portion of the flexible tube 1 is formed integrally with the disc-shaped lid portion 4 a. Thus, a cap formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape is used. A cylindrical fitting portion 4b sandwiches the end portion 2f of the package 2 by attaching a bottomed cylindrical cap serving as the closing member 4 to the cut end portion of the flexible tube 1 in a detachable manner. The outer surface 1a of the cut end portion of the flexible tube 1 is fitted and closed, and the disc-like lid portion 4a is closed opposite to the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1.
Furthermore, in the example shown by FIG. 4, the case where the flexible tube 1 is penetrated into the inside of the cylindrical part 2c using the film, the sheet | seat, etc. which were previously formed in the cylindrical shape as the package 2 is shown. . In the case of the illustrated example, not only the end portion of the cylindrical portion 2c but also the end portion of the cylindrical protruding piece 2d integrally formed adjacent to the cylindrical portion 2c is folded as the end portion 2f of the package 2. The flexible tube 1 is sandwiched between the outer surface 1a of the cut end portion and the cylindrical fitting portion 4b.
Although not shown in the drawings as another example, the cap of the closing member 4 is integrally formed with a cylindrical or cylindrical fitting portion that fits the inner surface 1e of the cut end portion of the flexible tube 1. Used, or one in which a double cylindrical fitting portion that fits both the outer surface 1a and the inner surface 1e of the cut end portion of the flexible tube 1 is integrally formed, or a cap as the closing member 4 Instead of using a bag or the like, instead of the package body 2 formed in advance in a cylindrical shape, as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) (b), 2 and 3 (a) (b) It is also possible to wrap or change the package 2 made of a cut film or sheet so that the end portions in the width direction overlap each other.

According to the packaging form A of the flexible tube 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 that becomes the stock St and the flexible tube 1 that becomes the cut-off portion Sa are cut. The closing member 4 is attached to the end surface 1d, and the end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 is covered with the lid 4a, so that the end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 is not exposed and is not exposed to the outside air. .
Accordingly, it is possible to prevent foreign matters such as dust and dirt from adhering to the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 at the time of inventory management, at the time of cutting, and after the cutting, or discoloration.
As a result, the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 can be maintained in a sanitary manner. Although the flexible tube 1 is made of a material having adhesiveness such as silicone rubber and having high electrical insulation, foreign matters such as dust and dirt are likely to adhere to the end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 due to static electricity or the like. In some cases, it is particularly effective.
In particular, when the covering member 4 covers not only the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 but also the end 2f of the package 2, the degree of sealing at the cut end surface 1d of the flexible tube 1 Can be further improved to prevent foreign matters such as dust and dirt from being attached or discolored.
In addition, the lid 4 a is provided with a handle 4 c that protrudes toward the outside of the closing member 4 to facilitate removal from the cut end surface 1 d of the flexible tube 1 or the end of the package 2. preferable.

In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the package 2 is provided with a cut line 2a made of perforations, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the package 2 is provided with a cut line 2a made of perforations. It does not have to be.
Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, information on the measurement mark 1b, the identification colored line 1c, and the flexible tube 1 is not provided on the outer surface 1a of the flexible tube 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information on the measurement mark 1b, the colored line 1c for identification, and the flexible tube 1 may be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Flexible tube

1a Outer surface

1d End surface 2 Package

2a Cut line

2b Inner surface

2d Protruding piece 3 Space part 4 Closure member 4a Cover part St Stock part Sa Cut-off part

Claims

A flexible tube packaging form in which a long flexible tube is stocked as a stock, and a desired length of the flexible tube is sold from the stock,
The flexible tube made of a deformable soft material;
A cylindrical package provided along the periphery of the flexible tube,
A packaging form of a flexible tube, wherein the packaging body is made of a material that can be cut and deformed, and is covered so as to be deformable following the bending deformation of the flexible tube.
2. The flexible tube according to claim 1, wherein a film having physical properties that can be easily torn in one direction is used as the package, and the tearing direction is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube. Packaging form.
2. A flexible tube packaging form according to claim 1, wherein a cut line is formed in the packaging body in the longitudinal direction.
The package is covered around the flexible tube so that a space is formed between an outer surface of the flexible tube and an inner surface of the package. The packaging form of the flexible tube according to 3.
The flexible tube packaging form according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the package is made of a transparent or translucent material.
4. The flexible tube packaging form according to claim 3, wherein a protruding piece is provided on the packaging body along the cut line.
2. The flexible tube packaging form according to claim 1, wherein a closure member is attached to the cut end surface of the flexible tube, and the closure member has a cover portion that faces the end surface.