Sanitary product containers and sanitary product container sets

Abstract

To provide a sanitary product storage container for easily and sanitarily taking out sanitary products one by one.SOLUTION: A sanitary product storage container (1) includes: storage members (11 and 21) which store sanitary products while stacking, and have charging ports (12 and 22) formed on the upper side and take-out ports (13 and 23) formed on the lower side; and inclination parts (142 and 243) for guiding the sanitary products to the take-out ports.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sanitary product container and a sanitary product container set. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, household sanitary product storage boxes are known which are installed in household toilets and allow sanitary products to be taken out one by one.

[0003] Recently, the number of women who find it difficult to purchase sanitary products for economic reasons has increased sharply, resulting in the problem of so-called "menstrual poverty." For this reason, efforts are being made in various places to provide sanitary products free of charge in toilets at schools and public facilities. Furthermore, with the increasing frequency of large-scale disasters caused by climate change due to global warming in recent years, it has been proposed to provide free sanitary products in toilets at evacuation centers.

[0004] When placing sanitary products in public restrooms such as schools and evacuation shelters, empty bags filled with sanitary products are hung on the wall, or conventional household sanitary product storage boxes are used. However, when taking sanitary products out of such empty bags, it is inevitable that a person will come into contact with multiple sanitary products, which means that they will have to use sanitary products that have been touched by others, creating hygiene issues. Furthermore, even household sanitary product storage boxes are not designed to be used by others, so there is a structural problem in that people will come into contact with multiple sanitary products when taking them out.

[0005] For example, Patent Documents 1 to 8 listed below disclose various sanitary product storage boxes used in toilets and the like. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Jikko No. 52-109397 [Patent Document 2] Jikko No. 59-16626 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-23340 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-74948 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-136079 [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-126555 [Patent Document 7] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-315078 [Patent Document 8] Jikko No. 55-37694 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, as mentioned above, the conventional techniques described above have the problem that a user touches multiple sanitary products when taking them out.

[0008] For example, the technology described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 discloses a household sanitary product container for use in a home toilet. This sanitary product container has a bottom inner surface on which sanitary napkins are placed that is formed approximately horizontally, and is designed so that the weight of all napkins stacked above it is borne by the bottommost napkin. For this reason, it is not easy to pull out one napkin without touching the other napkins.

[0009] One aspect of the present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a sanitary product storage container from which sanitary products can be easily pulled out one by one in a hygienic manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, a sanitary product storage container according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a storage member for storing stacked sanitary products, the storage member having an inlet formed on the upper side in the stacking direction for inserting the sanitary products and an outlet formed on the lower side for sliding the sanitary products forward to remove them, and an inclined portion located inside the storage member for guiding the sanitary products to the outlet.

[0011] According to the above configuration, the sanitary products move along the inclined portion, preventing them from getting caught on corners or the like of the container and becoming clogged, and allowing them to be smoothly guided to the outlet. The user can pull out the sanitary products guided to the outlet one by one by sliding them forward from the outlet. At this time, the user can pull out the sanitary products hygienically without touching the other sanitary products.

[0012] The inclined portion is formed by at least a part of an insertion member that is inserted into the accommodating member.

[0013] The sanitary product is a rod-shaped package containing a sanitary tampon, the outlet is formed biased to one side of the front surface of the containing member and is shaped to allow the rod-shaped package to pass through in its longitudinal direction, and the inclined portion forms an inclined surface that slopes from the side where the outlet is not formed to the side where it is formed.

[0014] According to the above configuration, the rod-shaped packages move along the inclined surface, preventing them from getting caught on corners or the like of the container and becoming stuck, and allowing them to be guided smoothly to the outlet. The user can grasp the end of the rod-shaped packages that have been guided to the outlet and slide them forward through the outlet to pull them out one by one. In doing so, the user can pull out the rod-shaped packages hygienically without touching the other rod-shaped packages.

[0015] Furthermore, because the outlet is located on one side of the front surface of the container and is shaped to allow the rod-shaped packages to pass through in their longitudinal direction, the user can pinch the longitudinal end of the rod-shaped package with their fingers and pull it out through the outlet. Compared to pinching the body of the rod-shaped package, the user comes into contact with less of the rod-shaped package, allowing for hygienic removal.

[0016] The insertion member includes a partition plate that separates a portion of the inside of the storage member as a tampon storage section that is connected to the removal opening, and an inclined portion that forms an inclined surface that is inclined relative to the partition plate, and the partition plate has a shape such that the tampon storage section is wider near the insertion opening than near the boundary between the partition plate and the inclined surface.

[0017] With the above configuration, the opening is wide, making it easy to insert a hand, and rod-shaped packages of different shapes and sizes can be stored in the storage space while being arranged in a generally horizontal position. Also, even if the storage space becomes jammed with rod-shaped packages, it is possible to insert a hand and clear the jam.

[0018] The inclined portion has a tongue portion that partially protrudes on the side opposite to the partition plate.

[0019] According to the above configuration, the flap places the stick-shaped packages guided to the outlet and holds them afloat above the bottom surface of the container, thereby preventing the stick-shaped packages from getting caught on corners or unevenness in the bottom surface and becoming stuck.

[0020] The outlet is formed from the front surface of the storage member to a side surface adjacent to the front surface.

[0021] According to the above configuration, when removing the rod-shaped package from the removal opening, the space for inserting the fingers is increased, and the rod-shaped package can be removed smoothly.

[0022] The outlet has a vertically elongated shape that is longer in the stacking direction, and is provided with a flexible protective member that is attached so as to partially cover the upper side of the outlet and protects the stick-shaped packages.

[0023] According to the above configuration, the outlet is large enough to allow a user to insert their fingers through the outlet to remove rod-shaped packages if they become clogged. Therefore, the ends of unused rod-shaped packages placed above the bottom rod-shaped package are also exposed through the outlet. By attaching the protective cover only to the upper side of the outlet, contact between the unused rod-shaped packages and the user's fingers can be prevented. Furthermore, the intrusion of dust and other contaminants into the storage space can be prevented, allowing rod-shaped packages to be stored hygienically. Furthermore, because the protective cover does not cover the bottom rod-shaped package, it does not interfere with removal.

[0024] The sanitary product is a flat package containing a sanitary napkin, and the inserting member comprises a back panel that follows the back surface of the containing member, a pair of side panels that follow each of the two side surfaces of the containing member, and the inclined portion located between the pair of side panels, and the inclined portion forms an inclined surface that slopes from the back side of the containing member toward the front side.

[0025] According to the above configuration, flat packages inserted through the insertion opening move forward along the inclined surface and are guided to the removal opening. This allows the flat packages to be guided smoothly to the removal opening without getting caught along the way. The user can pull out the flat packages that have been guided to the removal opening one by one by sliding them forward. In this case, the user can pull out the flat packages hygienically without touching the other flat packages.

[0026] The insert member has a pair of tapered portions between the back plate and the pair of side plates.

[0027] According to the above configuration, the tapered portion pushes flat packages placed inside the container toward the front side along the slope of the tapered portion, so that the flat packages are more reliably pushed toward the front side where the removal opening is formed, and can be easily removed one by one from the removal opening.

[0028] At least one of the pair of side plates engages with the inclined portion so as to restrict changes in the inclination angle of the inclined surface.

[0029] According to the above configuration, when the insertion member is inserted, the inclined portion is prevented from being angularly displaced due to sliding between the inclined portion and the inner surface of the accommodating member, which prevents the angle of the inclined surface from changing.

[0030] The outlet is formed on the front surface of the container member and has a slit shape that allows the flat package to pass through.

[0031] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a sanitary product storage container set according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of the sanitary product storage containers and an outer box that houses the plurality of sanitary product storage containers, the outer box comprising a holding portion that holds the plurality of sanitary product storage containers with their respective removal openings exposed, and an openable cover that covers the insertion opening side of each of the plurality of sanitary product storage containers.

[0032] According to the above configuration, by storing multiple sanitary product containers, it is possible to stock a large amount of sanitary products, thereby lengthening the interval between replenishment of sanitary products. In addition, since the outlet is exposed, the user can take out the sanitary products from the outlet without removing the sanitary product container from the outer box.

[0033] The device includes the sanitary product (rod-shaped packaging) storage container and the sanitary product (flat packaging) storage container, as well as an outer box that stores each of the sanitary product storage containers, and the outer box includes a holding portion that holds each of the sanitary product storage containers with their respective removal openings exposed, and an openable cover that covers the insertion opening side of each of the sanitary product storage containers.

[0034] According to the above configuration, users can select and use sanitary products that suit their needs and preferences. In addition, because the outlet is exposed, users can take out the sanitary products from the outlet without removing the sanitary product container from the outer box.

[0035] The container member, the insert member, and the outer box are each constructed by folding and assembling individual sheet-like members.

[0036] According to the above configuration, the product can be transported in a flat state to a school, evacuation shelter, etc., which makes transportation easier and reduces storage space. In particular, it can be stored as a stockpile at an evacuation shelter without taking up much space.

[0037] The storage member and the insertion member are each constructed by folding and assembling separate sheet-like members. [Effects of the Invention]

[0038] According to one aspect of the present invention, a sanitary product storage container can be provided that allows sanitary products to be easily pulled out one by one in a hygienic manner. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0039] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a sanitary tampon container according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a left side view showing an example of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a right side view showing an example of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a bottom view showing an example of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing an example of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. [Figure 9] 2 is a diagram showing an example of an outlet of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 10] 2 is a diagram showing an example of an inserting member of the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a sanitary napkin storage container according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a front view showing the example of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 12 is a left side view showing the example of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 12 is a right side view showing the example of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an example of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 12 is a bottom view showing the example of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 12 is a rear view showing the example of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. [Figure 19] 12 is a diagram showing an example of the outlet of the sanitary napkin container shown in FIG. 11. FIG. [Figure 20] 12 is a diagram showing an example of an inserting member of the sanitary napkin storage container shown in FIG. 11. FIG. [Figure 21] 21 is a diagram showing an example of an inclined portion of the inserting member shown in FIG. 20. FIG. [Figure 22] 21 is a diagram showing an example of a tapered portion of the inserting member shown in FIG. 20. FIG. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of an outer box according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24]FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing an example of a sanitary product container set using the outer box shown in FIG. 20. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a front view showing the example of the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 26] FIG. 25 is a left side view showing the example of the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 27] FIG. 25 is a right side view showing the example of the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 28] FIG. 25 is a plan view showing the example of the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 29] FIG. 25 is a bottom view showing the example of the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 30] FIG. 25 is a rear view showing the example of the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 31] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a locking mechanism for the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 32] FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating the differences in size between the sanitary product container set shown in FIG. 24 and each container. [Figure 33] 2 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-like member that constitutes the sanitary tampon container shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 34] 12 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-like member constituting the sanitary napkin storage container shown in FIG. 11. FIG. [Figure 35] 24 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-like member that constitutes the outer box shown in FIG. 23. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] [Embodiment 1] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The following description will be based on an example in which the present invention is applied to a sanitary product container 1 that is provided free of charge and installed in public restrooms, etc. This sanitary product container 1 also functions as a dispenser that allows sanitary products to be dispensed one by one. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be applied to, for example, sanitary product containers intended for sale and sanitary product containers for home use. The same applies to the following embodiments.

[0041] <Tampon container> The sanitary product storage container 1 of the first embodiment is specifically realized as a sanitary tampon storage container (hereinafter referred to as "tampon storage container") 10 that stores sanitary tampons. The sanitary tampons are not stored in the tampon storage container 10 in an exposed state, but are stored as stick-shaped packages enclosed in a packaging bag. For ease of explanation, the stick-shaped packages will be referred to as "tampons" 81 below.

[0042] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a tampon container 10, FIG. 2 is a front view, FIG. 3 is a left side view, FIG. 4 is a right side view, FIG. 5 is a plan view, FIG. 6 is a bottom view, FIG. 7 is a rear view, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the tampon storage container 10 has a generally vertically elongated rectangular parallelepiped shape, and includes a storage member 11 in which an insertion opening 12 and a withdrawal opening 13 are formed, and an insertion member 14 (see FIG. 8).

[0044] As shown in FIG. 8, the containing member 11 has a containing space 111 formed therein that can contain a plurality of tampons 81 stacked vertically in a state where the tampons 81 are laid substantially horizontally.

[0045] (Inlet) An insertion opening 12 for inserting tampons 81 is formed on the upper side of the containing member 11, and an openable and closable lid 121 is provided on the insertion opening 12. When refilling tampons 81, the lid 121 is opened and the tampons 81 are inserted through the insertion opening 12. Note that the insertion opening of the lid 121 may be formed wider so that the lid 121 can be easily opened and closed even when tampons 81 are frequently refilled. The insertion opening 12 is not limited to this, and may be configured without the lid 121, for example.

[0046] The slot 12 is formed large enough to allow the hand of the person filling the slot to be inserted. For example, the slot 12 is formed to have a horizontal length of about 55 mm to 90 mm and a vertical length of about 125 mm to 135 mm when viewed from above.

[0047] As a result, when a refiller refills tampons 81, they can place their hand inside the storage space 111 and store the tampons 81 in a vertically stacked state while arranging them in a substantially horizontal position. If the tampons 81 are thrown into the storage space 111 through the insertion opening 12 without placing their hand inside the storage space 111, the tampons 81 may be stored in a state where they are tilted in different directions. In this case, the tampons 81 interfere with each other inside the storage space 111, making it difficult to easily remove the tampons 81 one by one from the removal opening 13.

[0048] In particular, it is expected that tampons 81 of various shapes and sizes from different manufacturers will be replenished at evacuation shelters. Even in such a case, by making the insertion opening 12 large enough to allow a hand to be inserted, tampons 81 of different shapes and sizes can be stored in the storage space 111 while being arranged in a substantially horizontal position. Furthermore, even if the tampons 81 become clogged in the storage space 111, the user can insert their hand to unclog the tampons 81.

[0049] (Outlet) 1 and 2, an outlet 13 for removing the tampon 81 is formed on the lower side of the front surface 112 of the containing member 11. The outlet 13 is formed on one side of the front surface 112, in this embodiment, located offset to the right side when viewed from the front. The outlet 13 is not limited to this, and may be formed on the left side of the front surface 112 or in a part of the center.

[0050] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the outlet 13. As shown in Fig. 9, the tampon 81 is stored in the storage space 111 in a state where it is laid substantially horizontally, and one end 81A of the tampon 81 in the longitudinal direction is disposed so as to face the front surface 112. The outlet 13 is formed so that one end 81A of the tampon 81 is exposed.

[0051] Additionally, the outlet 13 is formed in a shape that allows the tampon 81 to pass through in its longitudinal direction. The user pinches one exposed end 81A of the tampon 81 with their fingers and slides the tampon 81 forward to pull it out from the outlet 13. This reduces the area of ​​the tampon 81 that the user touches compared to when pinching the body of the tampon 81, allowing the tampon 81 to be pulled out hygienically.

[0052] In addition, the outlet 13 is formed vertically long and is larger than the size required to take out the tampons 81 one by one. This allows the user to insert a finger through the outlet 13 to take out the tampons 81 if they become clogged.

[0053] The tampon 81 is generally formed to have a diameter of about 8 mm to 15 mm, and a longitudinal length of about 80 mm to 147 mm for the type with an insertion tool.

[0054] The size of the outlet 13 is such that the horizontal length is about 20 mm to 40 mm, preferably about 20 mm to 30 mm, and the vertical length is at least 20 mm or more, preferably about 20 mm to 70 mm.

[0055] By making the size of the outlet 13 as described above, it is possible to easily pull out standard commercially available tampons one by one. Also, even if a short tampon is pushed in too far, you can insert your finger into the outlet 13 and remove the tampon.

[0056] Here, the shape of outlet 13 will be described in more detail. Outlet 13 is formed from front surface 112 of storage member 11 to right side surface 113 adjacent to front surface 112, and bottom surface 114. That is, outlet 13 is configured to include notches 113A and 114A in addition to notch 112A formed in front surface 112. Notch 113A is formed in an arc shape on right side surface 113 so as to be continuous with notch 112A. Notch 114A is formed in bottom surface 114 so as to connect notch 112A and notch 113A.

[0057] In other words, the outlet 13 is formed by cutting out a corner 115 at the intersection of the front surface 112, the right side surface 113, and the bottom surface 114 of the storage member 11.

[0058] This provides a larger space for inserting fingers when removing the tampon 81, and the corners 115 do not get in the way, allowing the tampon 81 to be removed smoothly.

[0059] The outlet 13 is not limited to the above example, and may be formed only on the front surface 112 of the storage member 11, or may be formed across the front surface 112 and the right side surface 113. Alternatively, the outlet 13 may be formed across the front surface 112 and the bottom surface 114.

[0060] (protective cover) As described above, the outlet 13 is formed larger than the size required to remove the tampons 81 one by one so that if the tampon 81 gets stuck, a finger can be inserted through the outlet 13 to remove the tampons. Therefore, the end 83A of the tampon 83 placed above the bottom tampon 82, together with the end 82A of the tampon 82, is exposed from the outlet 13. In the following description, when the tampons 81, 82, 83, etc. are not distinguished from one another and are referred to collectively, they will be referred to as tampon 81.

[0061] The protective cover 131 is attached only to the upper side of the outlet 13 so as to cover the end 83A of the tampon 83. This prevents the unused tampon 83 from coming into contact with the user's fingers. It also prevents dust and the like from entering the storage space 111, allowing the tampon 81 to be stored hygienically. Furthermore, because the protective cover 131 does not cover the tampon 82, it does not get in the way when removing the tampon 82. Furthermore, the protective cover 131 prevents the tampon 81 from flying out of the outlet 13.

[0062] The protective cover 131 is formed of a flexible transparent sheet material such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), etc. The protective cover 131 is not limited to this, and may be opaque or made of cloth, for example.

[0063] (Divider) Next, the insert member 14 that is inserted into and attached to the inside of the housing member 11 will be described.

[0064] 10 is a diagram showing an example of the inserting member 14 of the tampon container 10. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the inserting member 14 is configured to include a partition plate 141 and an inclined portion 142.

[0065] The partition plate 141 divides the internal space of the accommodating member 11 into a right portion and a left portion when viewed from the front. The right portion is partitioned as an accommodating space (tampon accommodating portion) 111 that is continuous with the outlet 13. As described above, the tampon 81 is accommodated in the accommodating space 111.

[0066] The partition plate 141 includes an upper inclined plate 1411 , an intermediate plate 1412 , and a pair of positioning plates 1413 .

[0067] When viewed from the front, the upper inclined plate 1411 is formed to incline from the left side toward the right side where the outlet 13 is formed. As a result, the storage space 111 is formed to be widest near the insertion opening 12 and gradually narrow toward the middle plate 1412. As a result, the insertion opening 12 is formed large enough to allow the hand of a person refilling the tampon 81 to be inserted, and the inserted tampon 81 can be guided downward to the right side where the outlet 13 is formed.

[0068] The insertion member 14 is inserted into the accommodating member 11 from the insertion opening 12 so that the free ends of the pair of positioning plates 1413 abut against the inside of the left side surface of the accommodating member 11. As a result, the partition plate 141 and the inclined portion 142 are positioned to guide the tampon 81 to the withdrawal opening 13, and are disposed at appropriate positions.

[0069] The inserting member 14 may be configured without the upper inclined plate 1411 and the pair of positioning plates 1413.

[0070] (slanted part) The inclined portion 142 is formed to connect to the lower part of the intermediate plate 1412 and has an inclined surface 1421 that slopes from the left side to the right side where the outlet 13 is formed, as viewed from the front. The inclined surface 1421 is formed so that the storage space 111 gradually narrows as it approaches the outlet 13. The tampons 81 move along the inclined surface 1421, preventing the tampons 81 from getting caught on corners or the like of the storage member 11 and becoming clogged, and allowing the tampons 81 to be smoothly guided to the outlet 13. The user can pinch the end 81A of the tampons 81 that have been guided to the outlet 13 and slide them forward from the outlet 13 to pull them out one by one. At this time, the user can pull out the tampons 81 hygienically without touching the other tampons 81.

[0071] It should be noted that the inclined portion 142 is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the inclined portion 142 may be configured integrally with the housing member 11, or may be configured by being joined to the housing member 11 with an adhesive or the like.

[0072] (Tongue part) The inclined portion 142 further includes a tongue portion 1422 that protrudes from the tip of the inclined surface 1421. The tongue portion 1422 is formed to partially protrude in the opposite direction from the partition plate 141.

[0073] The tongue portion 1422 places the tampon 81 that has been guided to the outlet 13, thereby preventing the tampon 81 from getting caught and stuck on corners or unevenness of the bottom surface 114. The tongue portion 1422 also prevents the insertion member 14 from sliding to the right and blocking the outlet 13.

[0074] The tongue portion is not limited to this, and may be formed over the entire tip of the inclined surface 1421.

[0075] In the above example, the outlet 13 is formed on the right side of the front surface 112 when viewed from the front, but the outlet 13 may be formed on the left side or in a part of the center. In this case, the upper inclined plate 1411 and the inclined surface 1421 of the partition plate 141 are formed to incline from the right side toward the left side where the outlet 13 is formed, or from both sides toward the center where the outlet 13 is formed.

[0076] (observation window) 1 and 2, the observation window 15 formed on the front surface 112 of the storage member 11 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the observation window 15 is formed so that the inside of the tampon storage container 10 can be seen from the outside. A refiller or a user can check through the observation window 15 whether or not there are tampons 81 in stock.

[0077] A transparent protective sheet 151 is attached to the rear side of the front surface 112 of the observation window 15 to prevent the intrusion of dust and the like. Protective sheets are usually formed to be slightly larger than the area of ​​the part to be protected. However, the protective sheet 151 of this embodiment is formed to be much larger than the observation window 15 and is attached to almost the entire rear side of the front surface 112. This prevents the tampon 81 from getting caught on the thick part of the edge of the protective sheet 151 and becoming stuck.

[0078] The tampon storage container 10 can be attached to the wall of a toilet or the like using an adhesive member such as double-sided tape. However, the tampon storage container 10 may also be attached to the toilet by providing an attachment piece or the like on the tampon storage container 10 and fixing the attachment piece or the like to the wall of the toilet with a screw or the like.

[0079] In the above, the tampon storage container 10 has been described based on an example in which it is a storage container that stores tampons 81. However, the tampon storage container 10 is not limited to this, and may be used as a storage container that stores a rod-shaped product that has a shape similar to a tampon.

[0080] [Embodiment 2] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The sanitary product storage container 1 of the second embodiment is specifically realized as a sanitary napkin storage container (hereinafter referred to as "napkin storage container") 20 that stores sanitary napkins. The sanitary napkins are not stored in the napkin storage container 20 in an exposed state, but are stored as flat packages enclosed in a packaging bag. For ease of explanation, the flat packages will be referred to as "napkins" 91 below.

[0081] <Napkin storage container> Figure 11 is a perspective view showing an example of a napkin storage container 20, Figure 12 is a front view, Figure 13 is a left side view, Figure 14 is a right side view, Figure 15 is a plan view, Figure 16 is a bottom view, Figure 17 is a back view, and Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view.

[0082] As shown in FIGS. 11 to 18, the napkin storage container 20 has a generally vertically elongated rectangular parallelepiped shape, and includes a storage member 21 in which an insertion opening 22 and a removal opening 23 are formed, and an inserting member 24 (see FIG. 18).

[0083] As shown in FIG. 18, the storage member 21 has a storage space 211 formed therein that can store multiple napkins 91, for example, stacked vertically with the napkins 91 oriented horizontally (with the top surface 911 facing up).

[0084] As will be described in detail later, the napkins 91 stored in the lower part of the storage space 211 are stored in a state in which the front surface 922 is inclined downward along the inclined surface 2431 located inside the storage space 211.

[0085] (Inlet) An insertion opening 22 for inserting napkins 91 is formed on the upper side of the storage member 21, and an openable and closable lid 221 is provided on the insertion opening 22. When replenishing napkins 91, the lid 221 is opened and the napkins 91 are replenishing through the insertion opening 22. Note that even when napkins 91 are frequently replenishing, the insertion opening of the lid 221 may be formed wider so that the lid 221 can be easily opened and closed. The insertion opening 22 is not limited to this, and may, for example, be configured without the lid 221.

[0086] The insertion opening 22 is formed large enough to allow the hand of a person replenishing the napkins 91 to be inserted therein. For example, the insertion opening 22 is formed to have a horizontal length of about 90 mm to 105 mm and a vertical length of about 120 mm to 140 mm when viewed from above.

[0087] This allows a person replenishing the napkins 91 to insert their hand into the storage space 211, arrange the napkins 91 horizontally, and store them in a stacked manner in the vertical direction.

[0088] If napkins 91 are thrown into storage space 211 through input port 22 without reaching into the storage space 211 with one's hands, the napkins 91 may be stored in different orientations, such as vertically. In this case, the napkins 91 interfere with each other in storage space 211, making it difficult to easily remove the napkins 91 one by one from output port 23.

[0089] In particular, it is expected that napkins 91 of various shapes and sizes from different manufacturers will be replenished at evacuation shelters. Even in such a case, by making the input opening 22 large enough to allow a hand to be inserted, napkins 91 of different shapes and sizes can be easily stored in the storage space 211 while adjusting their positions. Furthermore, even if the napkins 91 become clogged in the storage space 211, it is possible to insert a hand to clear the jam of napkins 91.

[0090] (Outlet) As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a take-out opening 23 for taking out the napkins 91 is formed on the lower side of the front surface 212 of the containing member 21.

[0091] Fig. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the outlet 23. As shown in Fig. 19, napkins 91 are stored in the storage space 211 in a stacked manner in the vertical direction with the napkins 91 facing horizontally. At this time, the napkin 92 placed at the bottom is placed at an angle on an inclined surface 2431 described below. The outlet 23 is formed in the shape of a slit that allows the thickness of the napkin 92 to pass through. In the following description, napkins 91, 92, etc. will be referred to collectively without any distinction being made between them and will be referred to as napkins 91.

[0092] The napkin 91 is packaged in a pillow packaging method, where the sanitary napkin is inserted into a cylindrical thin synthetic resin film and then crimped and sealed at both axial ends of the tube. For this reason, the crimped portions 93 at both axial ends are thinner than the portion where the sanitary napkin is inserted.

[0093] The napkins 91 may be stored in the napkin storage container 20 so that the crimped portion 93 is exposed from the outlet 23. This allows the user to easily pull out the napkin 92 by pinching the exposed crimped portion 93 of the napkin 92 with their fingers and sliding the napkin 92 forward from the outlet 23. In this case, the user can pull out the napkin 92 hygienically without touching the other napkins 91.

[0094] The napkin 91 is generally formed so that the width of the upper surface 911 is about 90 mm to 145 mm, the length is about 90 mm to 127 mm, and the thickness is about 8 mm to 16 mm. To allow the thickness of such napkins 91 to pass through, the height of the outlet 23 is formed to be about 15 mm to 30 mm, more preferably about 15 mm to 20 mm.

[0095] The napkins 91 are stored in the storage space 211 in a vertically stacked manner, so when an attempt is made to pull out the napkin 92 placed at the bottom, friction occurs between the napkins 91 stacked above it and the inner wall surface of the napkin storage container 20.

[0096] If the height of the outlet 23 is less than about 15 mm, it becomes difficult to take out thick napkins 92. If it is greater than 30 mm, even if the above-mentioned friction occurs, multiple napkins 91, 92 may come out all at once, or the force of pulling out the napkins 91, 92 may cause them to fall to the floor.

[0097] By forming the height of the take-out opening 23 within the above range, even if napkins 91 of various thicknesses are stored, the napkins 91 can be easily taken out one by one.

[0098] Here, a detailed description will be given of the shape of the outlet 23. The outlet 23 is formed from the front surface 212 of the storage member 21 to the bottom surface 214 adjacent to the front surface 212.

[0099] More specifically, outlet 23 is configured to include notches 212B and 214A in addition to notch 212A formed linearly in front surface 212. Notch 212B is formed in the approximate center of notch 212A, and notch 214A is formed in the approximate center of the front end of bottom surface 214, each in an approximately arc-shaped form that follows the shape of a finger.

[0100] The notches 212B and 214A provide a larger space for inserting fingers when pulling out the napkin 92, and the front surface 923 of the napkin 92 is exposed from the notch 214A, making it easier to pick up and take out the napkin 92 with the fingers.

[0101] The outlet 23 is not limited to the above example, and may be formed only on the front surface 212 of the accommodating member 21, or may not include the notch 212B.

[0102] (slanted part) Next, the inserting member 24 that is inserted into and attached to the inside of the housing member 21 will be described.

[0103] Fig. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the inserting member 24 of the napkin storage container 20. As shown in Fig. 18 and Fig. 20, the inserting member 24 includes a pair of side panels 241 along both side surfaces of the storage member 21, a back panel 242 along the back surface of the storage member 21, and an inclined portion 243 located between the pair of side panels 241.

[0104] The inclined portion 243 is formed to be continuous with the rear plate 242 and has an inclined surface 2431 that slopes from the rear side of the accommodating member 21 toward the front side.

[0105] Napkins 91 inserted through insertion opening 22 move forward along inclined surface 2431 and are guided to outlet 23. This allows napkins 91 to be smoothly guided to outlet 23 without getting caught along the way. The user can pull out napkins 91 guided to outlet 23 one by one by sliding them forward. At this time, the user can pull out napkins 91 hygienically without touching the other napkins 91.

[0106] The angle of inclination of the inclined surface 2431 is set to about 30 to 40 degrees, and more preferably, about 35 degrees. If the angle of the inclined surface 2431 is 40 degrees or more, the inclination is too steep, causing the napkins 91 to turn vertically, making it difficult to remove them from the outlet 23. If the inclination is too gentle, the napkins 91 will not move along the inclined surface 2431 to the outlet 23, making it difficult to remove them from the outlet 23.

[0107] The inserting member 24 is inserted from the insertion opening 22 so that the pair of side plates 241 are aligned along both side surfaces of the storage member 21 and the back plate 242 is aligned along the back surface of the storage member 21.

[0108] Fig. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the inclined portion 243 of the insertion member 24. As shown in Fig. 21, an engagement notch 2411 that engages with an engagement piece 2432 provided on the inclined portion 243 is formed on one or both sides of a pair of side plates 241. The engagement piece 2432 is formed to extend from the bottom surface of the inclined portion 243 and protrude in the lateral direction, and the engagement notch 2411 is formed by cutting out the lower end of the side plate 241.

[0109] While the insertion member 24 is being inserted into the accommodating member 21, the engagement notch 2411 engages with the engagement piece 2432 and pushes the engagement piece 2432 downward. This prevents the inclined portion 243 from being angularly displaced due to sliding between the inclined portion 243 and the inner surface of the accommodating member 21, thereby preventing the angle of the inclined surface 2431 from changing.

[0110] In the above example, the inclined portion 242 is configured as a part of the insertion member 24, but is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the inclined portion 242 may be configured integrally with the storage member 21, or may be configured by being joined to the storage member 21 with an adhesive or the like.

[0111] (Tapered part) Fig. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the tapered portion 244 of the insertion member 24. As shown in Fig. 22, the insertion member 24 has a pair of tapered portions 244 that are inclined from the back side toward the front side between the back plate 242 and a pair of side plates 241.

[0112] The tapered portion 244 pushes the napkins 91 placed inside the storage member 21 toward the front side along the slope of the tapered portion 244. This allows the napkins 91 to be more reliably pushed toward the front side where the outlet 23 is formed, and the napkins 91 can be easily pulled out one by one from the outlet 23.

[0113] (observation window) 11 and 12, the observation window 25 formed on the front surface 212 of the storage member 21 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the observation window 25 is formed so that the inside of the napkin storage container 20 can be seen from the outside. A person replenishing the napkins or a user can check through the observation window 25 whether or not there are napkins 91 in stock.

[0114] To prevent dust and the like from entering the observation window 25, a transparent protective sheet 251 is attached to the back side of the front surface 212. The protective sheet 251 is formed to be much larger than the observation window 25, and is attached to almost the entire back side of the front surface 212. This prevents the napkin 91 from getting caught in the thick part of the edge of the protective sheet 251 and becoming stuck.

[0115] The napkin storage container 20 can be attached to the wall of the toilet or the like using an adhesive such as double-sided tape. Alternatively, the napkin storage container 20 can be attached to the toilet by providing an attachment piece or the like on the napkin storage container 20 and fastening the attachment piece or the like to the wall of the toilet with a screw or the like.

[0116] In the following, the napkin storage container 20 has been described based on an example in which it is a storage container for storing napkins 91. However, it is not limited to this, and it may also be a storage container for storing small pouches of a shape similar to that of the napkins 91, such as panty liners, incontinence pads, tissues, etc.

[0117] [Embodiment 3] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The third embodiment is realized as a sanitary product storage container set (hereinafter referred to as "storage container set") 40, which includes a plurality of tampon storage containers 10 and napkin storage containers 20, and further includes an outer box 30 for connecting and storing these. By using the storage container set 40, it is possible to select and use sanitary products that suit each person's preferences from among the wide variety of sanitary products available.

[0118] <Containment container set> A storage container set 40 according to embodiment 3 will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 23 is a perspective view of an outer box 31 capable of storing a sanitary product storage container 1.

[0119] 23, the outer box 31 has a holder 311 that can hold the plurality of sanitary product storage containers 1 with the outlets 13, 23 exposed. The outer box 31 also has a lid 312 that is an openable cover that covers the inlets 12, 22 of the plurality of sanitary product storage containers 1 that it holds.

[0120] The outer box 31 can accommodate, for example, one tampon container 10 and two napkin containers 20. In this case, each napkin container 20 may accommodate different types of napkins 91 (for example, daytime napkins and nighttime napkins, inexpensive napkins and expensive napkins, etc.), or may accommodate napkins 91 of the same type.

[0121] When different types of napkins 91 are stored, each person can select and use napkins that suit their purpose and preference. Also, when the same type of napkins 91 are stored, a large number of napkins 91 can be stocked, so the interval between refills of napkins 91 can be extended.

[0122] The outer box 31 is not limited to the above example, and may, for example, accommodate three napkin storage containers 20 or three tampon storage containers 10. Alternatively, it may accommodate one napkin storage container 20 and two tampon storage containers 10. Furthermore, although an example in which the outer box 31 accommodates three sanitary product storage containers 1 has been described, the outer box 31 is not limited to this, and may accommodate two, or four or more.

[0123] In the following, a storage container set 40 in which one tampon storage container 10 and two napkin storage containers 20 are stored in an outer box 31 will be described.

[0124] Figure 24 is an oblique view showing an example of a storage container set 40 using an outer box, Figure 25 is a front view, Figure 26 is a left side view, Figure 27 is a right side view, Figure 28 is a plan view, Figure 29 is a bottom view, and Figure 30 is a rear view.

[0125] (Exposed outlet) 24 to 30, the tampon storage container 10 and the napkin storage container 20 (hereinafter referred to as "storage containers 10, 20") are stored in an outer box 31 with the outlets 13, 23 exposed, respectively. This allows the user to take out the tampon 81 and the napkin 91 from the outlets 13, 23 without opening the outer box 31 and taking out the storage containers 10, 20.

[0126] (locking mechanism) By closing the lid portion 312, the outer surface of the storage container 10, 20 and the inner surface of the lid portion 312 fit together, and the storage container 10, 20 is locked in the state housed in the outer box 31. By opening the lid portion 312, the lock is released, and the storage container 10, 20 can be refilled with tampons 81 and napkins 91 or can be removed from the outer box 31.

[0127] Furthermore, outer box 31 includes a pair of side panels 313, a back panel 314, and a bottom panel 315. A plurality of legs 316 are formed on pair of side panels 313 and back panel 314. As a result, even when outer box 31 is placed on the floor, bottom panel 315 of outer box 31 can be raised above the floor, and outer box 31 can be prevented from becoming soiled due to contact with the floor.

[0128] 32 is a diagram illustrating the difference in size between the outer box 31 and the storage containers 10 and 20. As shown in Fig. 32, a pair of side panels 313 and a bottom panel 315 of the outer box 31 are formed to be smaller than the right side surface 113 and bottom surfaces 114 and 214 of the storage containers 10 and 20, respectively.

[0129] Therefore, when the storage containers 10, 20 are stored in the outer box 31, the storage containers 10, 20 are stored so that they protrude forward by a width W. This makes it easier to remove the storage containers 10, 20 from the outer box 31. Also, because the outlets 13, 23 protrude from the outer box 31, the tampon 81 and the napkin 91 can be easily removed from the outlets 13, 23.

[0130] The storage container set 40 can be attached to the wall of the toilet or the like using an adhesive such as double-sided tape. Alternatively, the storage container set 40 can be attached to the toilet by providing an attachment piece or the like on the outer box 31 and fixing the attachment piece or the like to the wall of the toilet with a screw or the like.

[0131] [Assembly required] The storage member 11 and insert member 14 of the tampon storage container 10, the storage member 21 and insert member 24 of the napkin storage container 20, and the outer box 31 are each constructed by folding and assembling individual sheet-like members. This allows them to be transported in a flat state to schools, evacuation shelters, etc., making transportation easier and reducing storage space. In particular, they can be stored as emergency supplies in evacuation shelters without taking up much space.

[0132] (Tampon container) FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-like member that constitutes the tampon container 10. As shown in FIG.

[0133] The containing member 11 is folded in a mountain shape at the portion indicated by the broken line in FIG. 33, and the adhering portion P11 is adhered to the adherend portion P12 with adhesive or the like.

[0134] Up to this stage, the housing member 11 is still in a flat state, so it may be distributed to the market in this flat state. This allows for space-saving transportation and storage, and the user can easily perform the remaining assembly. Assembly instructions may be included so that anyone can easily assemble the product.

[0135] Next, the insertion pieces Q11 and Q12 are inserted so as to engage with each other, thereby forming the housing member 11 into a box shape.

[0136] The insertion member 14 is mountain-folded at the portion indicated by the dashed line and valley-folded at the portion indicated by the dotted line, and the insertion piece R11 is fitted into the insertion opening R12 to form the inclined portion 142. The assembled insertion member 14 can be inserted into the storage member 11 to assemble the tampon storage container 10.

[0137] (napkin storage container) FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-like member that constitutes the napkin storage container 20. As shown in FIG.

[0138] The housing member 21 is folded in half at the portion indicated by the dashed line in Figure 34, and the pasting portion P21 is pasted to the pasted portion P22 with adhesive or the like. Since the housing member 21 is still flat in the assembly process up to this point, it may be distributed in this flat state on the market. Next, the insertion pieces Q21, Q22 are inserted so as to engage with each other, thereby forming the housing member 21 into a box shape.

[0139] The inserting member 24 is folded in a mountain fold at the portion indicated by the dashed line and in a valley fold at the portion indicated by the dotted line, and the insertion piece R21 is fitted into the insertion opening R22 to form the inclined portion 243. The assembled inserting member 24 can be inserted into the container 21 to assemble the napkin container 20.

[0140] (Outer box) FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-like member that constitutes the outer box 31. As shown in FIG.

[0141] The outer box 31 is formed into a box shape by folding the portions indicated by the dashed dotted lines in FIG. 35 at valley folds and assembling the side panels 313, bottom panel 315 and lid 312.

[0142] Since the distance between the pair of folding lines S1, S2 formed on the pair of side panels 313 is short, short notches T1 are formed continuously over the entire length of the folding lines S1, S2 to make folding easier.

[0143] (sheet-shaped member) As described above, the tampon container 10, the napkin container 20, and the outer box 31 are constructed by folding and assembling sheet-like members.

[0144] The sheet-like member is realized, for example, by thin cardboard with a thickness of about 1.5 mm. Thin cardboard is inexpensive, lightweight, and strong. Even if it falls from the installation location, it is light and therefore unlikely to cause damage to people or objects. However, it is not limited to this, and may be made of, for example, a sheet made of cardboard or synthetic resin.

[0145] Furthermore, when the sheet-like member is no longer needed, it can be disposed of as recyclable waste, particularly along with paper partitions and cardboard beds that are no longer needed at evacuation shelters.

[0146] This configuration of the present invention can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address issues such as "poverty," "gender equality," and "responsible consumption and production."

[0147] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0148] 1. Sanitary product container 11, 21 Housing member 12, 22 Inlet 13, 23 Outlet 14, 24 Insertion member 31 Outer box 40. Storage container set (sanitary product storage container set) 81 Tampons (stick packaging) 91 Napkins (flat packaging) 111 Storage space (tampon storage section) 141 Partition 142, 243 Slope 1421, 2431 Slope 1422 Tongue Club 151 Protective Sheet 211 Containment Space 241 Side plate 242 Back plate 311 Holding part 312 Lid (cover)

Claims

1. a storage member for storing stacked sanitary products, the storage member having an inlet for inserting the sanitary products at an upper side in the stacking direction and an outlet for removing the sanitary products by sliding them forward at a lower side; a sloped portion that is formed by at least a part of an inserting member that is inserted into the containing member, that is located inside the containing member, and that guides the sanitary product to the outlet, The sanitary product is a stick-shaped package containing a sanitary tampon, the outlet is formed on one side of the front surface of the container member and has a shape that allows the rod-shaped packages to pass through in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped packages; The inclined portion forms an inclined surface that slopes from the side where the outlet is not formed to the side where the outlet is formed.

2. The insertion member includes a partition plate that separates a part of the inside of the accommodating member as a tampon accommodating section that is connected to the outlet, and the inclined portion that forms the inclined surface that is inclined relative to the partition plate, The sanitary product container according to claim 1 , wherein the partition plate has a shape such that the tampon storage section is wider near the insertion opening than near a boundary between the partition plate and the inclined surface.

3. The sanitary product container according to claim 2 , wherein the inclined portion has a tongue portion that partially protrudes on the side opposite to the partition plate.

4. The sanitary product container according to claim 1 , wherein the outlet is formed from a front surface of the container member to a side surface adjacent to the front surface.

5. The outlet has a vertically elongated shape that is longer in the stacking direction, The sanitary product container according to claim 1 , further comprising a flexible protective member attached to partially cover an upper side of the outlet and protecting the stick-shaped package.

6. a storage member for storing stacked sanitary products, the storage member having an inlet for inserting the sanitary products at an upper side in the stacking direction and an outlet for removing the sanitary products by sliding them forward at a lower side; a sloped portion that is formed by at least a part of an inserting member that is inserted into the containing member, that is located inside the containing member, and that guides the sanitary product to the outlet, The sanitary product is a flat package containing a sanitary napkin, The insertion member includes a back plate along the back surface of the storage member, a pair of side plates along both side surfaces of the storage member, and the inclined portion located between the pair of side plates, the inclined portion forms an inclined surface that is inclined from the rear side toward the front side of the accommodating member, The sanitary product container, wherein the insert member has a pair of tapered portions between the back panel and the pair of side panels.

7. The sanitary product container according to claim 6, wherein at least one of the pair of side panels engages with the inclined portion so as to restrict changes in the inclination angle of the inclined surface.

8. The sanitary product container according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the outlet is formed on the front surface of the container member and has a slit shape that allows the flat packaging material to pass through.

9. A plurality of sanitary product containers according to any one of claims 1 to 8 are provided, An outer box is provided to house the plurality of sanitary product containers, The sanitary product storage container set includes an outer box that holds the plurality of sanitary product storage containers with their respective outlets exposed, and an openable cover that covers the inlet side of each of the plurality of sanitary product storage containers.

10. a sanitary product storage container comprising: a storage member for storing stacked sanitary products, the storage member having an inlet formed on the upper side in the stacking direction for inserting the sanitary products and an outlet formed on the lower side for sliding the sanitary products forward to remove them; and an inclined portion formed by at least a part of an insert member inserted into the storage member, located inside the storage member, and guiding the sanitary products to the outlet, the sanitary products being flat packages containing sanitary napkins; the insert member having a back panel that follows the back surface of the storage member, a pair of side panels that follow each of the two side surfaces of the storage member, and the inclined portion located between the pair of side panels, the inclined portion forming an inclined surface that slopes from the back side to the front side of the storage member; The sanitary product container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, An outer box is provided to house each of the sanitary product containers, The sanitary product storage container set includes an outer box having a holding portion that holds each of the sanitary product storage containers with their respective outlets exposed, and an openable cover that covers the inlet side of each of the sanitary product storage containers.

11. The sanitary product storage container set according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the storage member, the insert member, and the outer box are each formed by folding and assembling individual sheet-like members.

12. The sanitary product storage container according to claim 1 , wherein the storage member and the inserting member are each formed by folding and assembling separate sheet-like members.

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