Absorbent article accommodation body

Abstract

Provided is an absorbent article accommodation body with which a reassuring feeling with respect to the quality can be imparted while improving the appearance of the accommodation body. An accommodation body (1) of an absorbent article has an up-down direction (Z), and a planar direction that extends in a horizontal direction in a placement state and that has a longitudinal direction (X) and a lateral direction (Y) which are orthogonal to each other. The accommodation body accommodates an absorbent article (20) by means of an accommodation sheet (10). The accommodation body comprises: an upper surface (105) and a lower surface (106) that are disposed so as to oppose each other in the up-down direction; a first side surface (101) and a second side surface (102) that are disposed so as to oppose each other in the longitudinal direction; a third side surface (103) and a fourth side surface (104) that are disposed so as to oppose each other in the lateral direction; an upper surface joint part (111) that extends in the lateral direction on the upper surface to join a first region (R1), which is a region of the accommodation sheet extending from the first side surface to the upper surface, and a second region (R2), which is a region of the accommodation sheet extending from the second side surface to the upper surface; and an upper surface extension part (112) in which the accommodation sheet extending from the upper surface joint part is disposed without being joined. The accommodation sheet has a colored region (R71) colored by ink, and a non-colored region (R72). The colored region is provided in a region overlapping the upper surface joint part on an outer surface of the first region and an outer surface of the second region. The non-colored region is provided on an inner surface of the first region and an inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension part.

Description

Absorbent article container

[0001] The present invention relates to a container for absorbent articles in which a plurality of absorbent articles are contained in a container sheet.

[0002] A container in which a plurality of absorbent articles are contained in a storage sheet is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The top surface of the container in Patent Document 1 is provided with a top surface joining portion that joins the outer surface of the storage sheet extending from the front side to the upper surface and the outer surface of the storage sheet extending from the back side to the upper surface. The outer and inner surfaces of the storage sheet are provided with colored areas colored with ink and non-colored areas.

[0003] JP 2023-158324 A

[0004] While providing a colored region on a container can improve the aesthetic appearance of the container, providing an uncolored region on the container may not sufficiently enhance the overall sense of unity of the container, and further improvements in aesthetics are desired. Furthermore, some users may feel that the container sheet is not continuous when they see both the uncolored and colored regions, which can cause concerns about quality, such as whether the absorbent articles are properly stored in the container. Generally, container sheets are made of flexible sheets, and are often partially warped when displayed. In flexible container sheets, distortion of the boundary between the uncolored and colored regions or a warped arrangement of the uncolored region can reduce satisfaction with the aesthetic appearance and can easily cause concerns about quality.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to provide a container for absorbent articles that can improve the aesthetic appearance of the container and provide a sense of security regarding its quality.

[0006] According to one aspect, a container for an absorbent article has a vertical direction extending vertically when placed in a front view, and a planar direction extending horizontally in the placed state and including a vertical direction and a horizontal direction perpendicular to each other. The container contains an absorbent article via a container sheet. The container has an upper surface and a lower surface arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, a first side surface and a second side surface arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, a third side surface and a fourth side surface arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction, and a top surface joint portion on the upper surface joining a first region of the container sheet extending from the first side surface to the upper surface and a second region of the container sheet extending from the second side surface to the upper surface, the top surface extending in the horizontal direction, and a top surface extension portion where the container sheet extends from the top surface joint and is arranged without being joined. The container sheet has a colored region colored with ink and an uncolored region. The colored regions are provided in regions of the outer surfaces of the first region and the second region that overlap with the upper surface joint portion, and the non-colored regions are provided on the inner surfaces of the first region and the second region of the upper surface extension portion.

[0007] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a container of an absorbent article according to an embodiment, showing a state in which an upper surface joint is not separated. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a container of an absorbent article according to an embodiment, showing a state in which an upper surface joint is separated. Fig. 3 is a plan view of a container of an absorbent article according to an embodiment. Fig. 4 is a side view of a container of an absorbent article according to an embodiment. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a container sheet in a state in which a joint is not provided. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a container of an absorbent article according to a modified example.

[0008] (1) Overview of the Embodiments At least the following matters become clear from the description in this specification and the accompanying drawings. The invention according to Aspect 1 is a container for absorbent articles. The container for absorbent articles has a vertical direction extending vertically when placed in a front view, and a planar direction extending horizontally in the placed state and having a vertical direction and a horizontal direction perpendicular to each other. The container contains the absorbent articles via a container sheet. The container has an upper surface and a lower surface arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, a first side surface and a second side surface arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, a third side surface and a fourth side surface arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction, and an upper surface joint portion on the upper surface joining a first region, which is a region of the container sheet extending from the first side surface to the upper surface, and a second region, which is a region of the container sheet extending from the second side surface to the upper surface, and extending in the horizontal direction; and an upper surface extension portion in which the container sheet extending from the upper surface joint portion is arranged without being joined. The receiving sheet has a colored region colored with ink and a non-colored region, the colored region being provided in an outer surface of the first region and an outer surface of the second region in a region overlapping with the upper surface joint portion, and the non-colored region being provided on an inner surface of the first region and an inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension portion.

[0009] According to this aspect, the colored regions are provided at least in regions of the outer surfaces of the first and second regions that overlap with the top-surface joints. By providing the colored regions, the outer surface of the container can be decorated, improving the aesthetic appearance of the container. The non-colored regions are provided on the inner surfaces of the first and second regions of the top-surface extension. The non-colored regions are provided on the top-surface extension. The top-surface extension is a region that extends from the top-surface joint and is less likely to bend due to the rigidity of the top-surface joint. Therefore, the non-colored regions are easily arranged in a linear fashion, resulting in a clean appearance of the container. The top surface is also provided with a non-colored region that extends linearly in the horizontal direction and colored regions located on both sides of the non-colored region in the vertical direction (colored regions in regions that overlap with the top-surface joints on the outer surfaces of the first and second regions). The non-colored regions of the top-surface extension are easily noticeable due to the colored regions in the regions that overlap with the top-surface joints, and because they are linear, their presence is easily recognized by the user. By providing colored and non-colored areas on the upper surface of the container, the container has a more uniform appearance, and the linear non-colored areas do not give the user the impression that the container is distorted in shape, giving the user a sense of security in the quality of the container sheet hygienically storing absorbent articles.

[0010] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 2 may have the following feature in the invention according to Aspect 1. The colored regions are provided on the outer surface of the first region and the outer surface of the second region of the upper surface extension. According to this aspect, the outer surfaces of the first region and the second region of the upper surface extension are applied with ink, while the inner surfaces of the first region and the second region are not. This makes the non-colored regions on the inner surface of the containment sheet in the upper surface extension more noticeable, and the outlines of the non-colored regions more noticeable. This provides the user with a sense of security in the quality of the containment sheet, knowing that it hygienically contains absorbent articles, without giving the impression that the shape of the containment body is distorted.

[0011] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 3 may have the following features in the invention according to Aspect 2. The storage sheet has a third region, which is a region of the storage sheet extending from the third side surface to the upper surface, and a fourth region, which is a region of the storage sheet extending from the fourth side surface to the upper surface. The non-colored region is provided on the outer surface of the third region and the outer surface of the fourth region in the upper surface extension. The colored region and the non-colored region in the upper surface extension each reach the edge of the upper surface extension in the extending direction. The edge of the upper surface extension in the extending direction is the edge of the storage sheet and is easily visible to the user. Since the edge of this storage sheet is a mixture of colored and non-colored regions, the edge of the storage sheet is easily noticeable. By making the edge of the storage sheet more noticeable, the outline of the container body is made more noticeable, improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0012] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 4 may have the following features in the invention according to Aspect 3. The third and fourth regions are folded inward in the horizontal direction in a valley fold. The upper surface joint portion is formed across the entire horizontal area of ​​the upper surface, with the folded third and fourth regions sandwiched between the first and second regions. According to this aspect, a large number of containment sheets are joined by the upper surface joint portion, increasing the rigidity of the upper surface joint portion and making the upper surface less prone to bending. This gives users a greater sense of security in the quality of the containment sheets, knowing that they are hygienically storing absorbent articles. Furthermore, in a configuration in which colored and uncolored regions are provided at the edges of the upper surface extension, the presence of the upper surface joint portion formed across the entire horizontal area of ​​the upper surface makes the edges of the containment sheets more likely to be aligned linearly, making them more noticeable. This makes the contours of the container more prominent, further improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0013] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 5 may have the following features in the invention according to Aspect 3 or Aspect 4. The non-colored region is provided at the center of the vertical direction on the outer surface of the third region. The colored regions are provided on both sides of the non-colored region in the vertical direction on the outer surface of the third region. The vertical length of one of the colored regions is different from the vertical length of the other of the colored regions. According to this aspect, the colored regions are provided at both ends of the third region, and the lengths of the colored regions are different, making the ends of the third region more noticeable. By making the edges of the container sheet more noticeable, the outline of the container can be made more noticeable, improving the aesthetic appearance. When the third region is folded in a valley fold to form a top joint, the third region is deflected by the fold when molded into the container. Therefore, when an external force or the like is applied to the container, a portion of the third region folded inward by the valley fold (near the valley fold) may move toward the first region. In this case, by providing a colored region at the end of the third region, the colored region of the third region is arranged so as to be continuous with the colored region of the first region, thereby enhancing the sense of unity of the first region and further improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0014] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 6 may have the following feature in the invention according to any one of Aspects 1 to 5. The non-colored area is provided in an area of ​​the inner surface of the storage sheet that overlaps with the upper surface joint portion. According to this aspect, since no ink is applied to the inner surface of the storage sheet, it is easy to ensure the joint strength between the storage sheets, and the joint strength can be stabilized. This further improves the quality of hygienically storing absorbent articles.

[0015] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to aspect 7 may have the following features in the invention according to any one of aspects 1 to 6. The storage sheet has perforations formed therein, which are discontinuously arranged cutting lines. The perforations are formed across the colored area and the non-colored area. According to this aspect, the perforations are more noticeable because they span the colored area and the non-colored area. This makes it easier for the user to recognize the perforations, improving operability when opening the container.

[0016] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to aspect 8 may have the following characteristics in the invention according to aspect 7: the boundary between the colored region and the non-colored region is located in the region between the cutting lines. According to this aspect, the boundary between the colored region and the non-colored region is the boundary of the ink layer, so ink falls off relatively easily. Before the container is opened, no cutting lines are formed in the areas where ink is most likely to fall off, so ink fall-off can be prevented.

[0017] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 9 may be the invention according to any one of Aspects 1 to 8, and may have the following features: The storage sheet has a third region that is a region of the storage sheet extending from the third side surface to the upper surface. The colored region is provided on the outer surface of the third region from the boundary between the third side surface and the upper surface toward the inside in the lateral direction, and the uncolored region is provided from the colored region to the edge of the upper surface extension. The colored regions on the inner surface of the first region and the inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension reach the edge of the upper surface extension in the extension direction. The thickness of the absorbent article is shorter than the distance between the colored region in the third region and the upper end of the upper surface extension, and longer than the sum of the length in the extension direction of the inner surface of the first region in the upper surface extension and the length in the extension direction of the second region in the upper surface extension. When force is applied to the upper surface extension portion, such as when the upper surface of the container is pressed, the upper surface extension portion of the first region and the upper surface extension portion of the second region unfold from the upper surface joint portion as a base point and are aligned vertically. In this state, the inner surfaces of the upper surface extension portions are aligned side by side, and since both have uncolored regions, they are perceived as a single unit. The user can determine the thickness of the absorbent article based on the length of the uncolored region. More specifically, the user can determine that the absorbent article is thinner based on the length of the uncolored region on the outer surface of the third region in the extension direction. Furthermore, the user can determine that the absorbent article is thicker based on the total length of the unfolded upper surface extension portions. Therefore, the user can determine the thickness of the absorbent article by visually checking the upper surface before removing it from the container and select an appropriate absorbent article.

[0018] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 10 may be the invention according to any one of Aspects 1 to 9, and may have the following features. The length of the inner surface of the first region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction is different from the length of the inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction. According to this aspect, when the length of the inner surface of the first region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction and the length of the inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction are the same, the containment sheets in the upper surface extension portion are less likely to shift, and the upper surface extension portion is less likely to unfold. This may make it difficult to grasp the thickness of the absorbent article using the length of the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction as an indicator. However, because the length of the inner surface of the first region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction and the length of the inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction are different, the containment sheets in the upper surface extension portion are more likely to separate, and the user can more easily grasp the thickness of the absorbent article using the length of the unfolded upper surface extension portion as an indicator.

[0019] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 11 may have the following features in the invention according to any one of Aspects 1 to 10. The colored area is provided at the horizontal center of the outer surface of the first area. The non-colored areas are provided on both sides of the colored area on the outer surface of the first area in the horizontal direction. The horizontal length of one of the non-colored areas is different from the horizontal length of the other non-colored area. According to this aspect, by providing non-colored areas at both ends of the outer surface of the first area, the horizontal edge of the first area becomes more noticeable to the user, making it easier for the user to grasp the horizontal length of the container. Furthermore, because the horizontal length of one of the non-colored areas is different from the horizontal length of the other non-colored area, either horizontal end of the first area becomes more noticeable, making it easier to align the container when displaying. Furthermore, by providing the welding portion 55 adjacent to the non-colored area that is long in the horizontal direction, the user can easily grip the welding portion when carrying the container, making it easier to carry the container while suppressing deformation of the container.

[0020] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 12 may be the invention according to Aspect 11, and have the following features. The absorbent article has an absorbing extension portion that extends outward in the width direction beyond the absorbent core. The widthwise length of the absorbing extension portion is longer than the lateral length of the one of the non-colored regions on the outer surface of the first region. When a user carries the container, the user can easily recognize the non-colored region and grasp it. Because the widthwise length of the absorbing extension portion is longer than the lateral length of the one of the non-colored regions on the outer surface of the first region, the absorbing extension portion 22 is easily grasped when grasping the non-colored region, and the absorbent core is difficult to grasp when gripping the container. This prevents the absorbent core from deforming before use, making it easier to maintain the quality of the absorbent article.

[0021] According to a preferred aspect, the invention according to Aspect 13 may have the following features in the invention according to any one of Aspects 1 to 12. The outer surface of the absorbent article is a single color. The color difference ΔE between the single color of the absorbent article and the non-colored region is less than 3.0. The user visually checks the non-colored region of the container before opening it, and then visually checks the outer surface of the absorbent article after opening it. Because the user sees similar colors at this time, they have a unified impression of the container and the absorbent article contained therein, which makes it easier to feel reassured about the quality. Furthermore, by visually checking the non-colored region before opening it, the user can imagine the absorbent article, which gives the user a sense of quality and reassurance even before purchasing it.

[0022] (2) Configuration of the absorbent article container Hereinafter, a description will be given of an absorbent article container 1 (hereinafter referred to as container 1) according to an embodiment with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the drawings, identical or similar parts are denoted by identical or similar reference numerals. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic, and the ratios of the dimensions may differ from those of the actual product. Therefore, specific dimensions should be determined with reference to the following description. Furthermore, the drawings may include parts with different dimensional relationships and ratios.

[0023] 1 and 2 are perspective views of a container 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 1 shows a state in which an upper surface joint 111, which will be described later, is not separated, and Fig. 2 shows a state in which the upper surface joint 111 is partially separated. Fig. 3 is a plan view of the container 1, as seen from the upper surface 105 side. Fig. 4 is a side view of the container 1, as seen from the fourth side surface 104 side. Fig. 5 is a view showing the container sheet 10 in a state in which no joints are provided.

[0024] The container 1 contains the absorbent articles 20 via a storage sheet 10. The container 1 has a storage space 5 containing the absorbent articles 20 therein, formed by folding the storage sheet 10 and joining the storage sheet 10 via a joint (e.g., an upper surface joint 111). The absorbent articles 20 are stored in the storage space 5. Any known absorbent article 20 may be used as the absorbent article 20. The storage space 5 may contain one or more absorbent articles 20. Examples of the absorbent articles 20 include disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinence pads, and panty liners. The absorbent articles 20 may be stacked in the thickness direction of the absorbent articles 20 within the container 1. The absorbent articles 20 may be stored in the storage space 5 in the form of only the articles to be used (sanitary napkins, disposable diapers), or may be stored in the storage space 5 in the form of being individually wrapped in individual wrapping sheets (not shown).

[0025] The container 1 has a vertical direction Z extending vertically when placed in a front view, and a planar direction including a vertical direction X and a horizontal direction Y extending horizontally in the placed state and perpendicular to each other. The placed state is a state in which the vertical direction of the letters 15 or design (not shown) on the container 1 matches the vertical direction in the placed state, and the surface of the container 1 corresponding to the front of the arrangement of the letters, etc. faces forward. The vertical direction Z is the vertical direction in the placed state. The planar direction is the horizontal direction in the placed state. The planar direction includes a vertical direction X and a horizontal direction Y. The relationship between the length of the vertical direction X of the container 1 and the length of the horizontal direction Y of the container 1 is not limited, but in this embodiment, the length of the horizontal direction Y of the container 1 is longer than the length of the vertical direction X of the container 1. The vertical direction X may be the depth direction of the container 1 when viewed from the front. Absorbent articles may be stacked in the thickness direction and stored in the container 1. The front-to-rear direction of the absorbent article may be along the vertical direction Z of the container, the thickness direction of the absorbent article may be along the horizontal direction Y of the container, and the width direction of the absorbent article may be along the vertical direction X of the container.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1 , the container 1 has an upper surface 105, a lower surface 106, a first side surface 101, a second side surface 102, a third side surface 103, and a fourth side surface 104. The upper surface 105 and the lower surface 106 are arranged opposite each other with a gap in the vertical direction Z. The upper surface 105 is a surface located on the upper side in a front view. The lower surface is a surface located on the lower side in a front view. The first side surface 101 and the second side surface 102 are arranged opposite each other with a gap in the vertical direction X. The first side surface 101 may be a surface located on the front side in a front view. The second side surface may be a surface located on the rear side in a front view. The third side surface 103 and the fourth side surface 104 are arranged opposite each other with a gap in the horizontal direction Y. The third side surface 103 may be a surface located on the left side in a front view. The fourth side surface 104 may be a surface located on the right side in a front view. Each of the faces 101 to 106 may be a rectangular face. Each of the faces 101 to 106 may intersect at a boundary where they intersect with each other in a curved manner, rather than perpendicularly.

[0027] The container 1 has an upper surface joint 111. The upper surface joint is a portion on the upper surface 105 where at least a first region R1 and a second region R2 of the storage sheet 10 are joined. The upper surface 105 has a plurality of regions where the storage sheet 10 extends from each side surface toward the upper surface, and at least a portion of these regions are joined via the upper surface joint 111. The regions of the storage sheet 10 extending on the upper surface 105 include a first region R1 which is a region of the storage sheet 10 extending from the first side surface 101 to the upper surface 105, a second region R2 which is a region of the storage sheet 10 extending from the second side surface 102 to the upper surface 105, a third region R3 which is a region of the storage sheet 10 extending from the third side surface 103 to the upper surface 105, and a fourth region R4 which is a region of the storage sheet 10 extending from the fourth side surface 104 to the upper surface 105. The first region R1 is the region between the boundary B1 (the boundary between the top surface 105 and the first side surface 101) and the edge 10E of the receiving sheet 10, and between the edges of the top surface 105 in the horizontal direction Y. The second region R2 is the region between the boundary B2 (the boundary between the top surface 105 and the second side surface 102) and the edge 10E of the receiving sheet 10, and between the edges of the top surface 105 in the horizontal direction Y. The third region R3 is the region between the boundary B3 (the boundary between the top surface 105 and the third side surface 103) and the edge 10E of the receiving sheet 10, and between the edges of the top surface 105 in the vertical direction X. The fourth region R4 is the region between the boundary B4 (the boundary between the top surface 105 and the fourth side surface 104) and the edge 10E of the receiving sheet 10, and between the edges of the top surface 105 in the vertical direction X. Figure 5 shows the receiving sheet 10 before it is folded at the boundaries between the top surface 105 and each side surface.

[0028] The upper surface bonding portion 111 is sufficient to bond at least the first region R1 and the second region R2, and may bond the third region R3 and the fourth region R4 in addition to the first region R1 and the second region R2. The upper surface bonding portion 111 extends in the horizontal direction Y. The first region R1 and the second region R2 may be bonded by bonding the abutting surfaces of the first region R1 and the second region R2 (the inner surfaces of the first region R1 and the second region R2) or by bonding the region sandwiched between the outer surfaces of the first region R1 and the second region R2 in the thickness direction T. Note that the inner surface is the surface facing inward when the storage sheet is formed into a cylindrical shape (the state shown in FIG. 5 ), and the outer surface is the surface facing outward when the storage sheet is formed into a cylindrical shape (the state shown in FIG. 5 ). In this embodiment, the third region R3 and the fourth region R4 are valley-folded inward in the horizontal direction Y. The apexes 53 of the valley folds are spaced apart in the horizontal direction Y. Therefore, in the region between the apexes 53, the inner surfaces of the first region R1 and the second region R2 abut against each other and are joined by the upper surface joining portion 111. Furthermore, in the region where the valley-folded third region and the fourth region R4 are arranged, the upper surface joining portion 111 joins the first region R1, the second region R2, the third region R3, and the fourth region R4. More specifically, in the region where the valley-folded third region R3 is arranged, the outer surface of the first region R1, the inner surface of the first region R1, the inner surface of the third region R3, the outer surface of the third region R3, the inner surface of the third region R3, the inner surface of the third region R3, the inner surface of the second region R2, and the outer surface of the second region are arranged from the first region R1 side to the second region R2 side, and all of these surfaces are joined by the upper surface joining portion 111. In addition, in the region where the valley-folded fourth region R4 is disposed, the outer surface of the first region R1, the inner surface of the first region R1, the inner surface of the fourth region R4, the outer surface of the fourth region R4, the outer surface of the fourth region R4, the inner surface of the fourth region R4, the inner surface of the second region R2, and the outer surface of the second region R2 are disposed from the first region R1 toward the second region R2, and all of these surfaces are bonded by the upper surface bonding portion 111. An example of the upper surface bonding portion 111 that bonds all surfaces in this manner is bonding by welding. An example of a configuration that bonds only the abutting surfaces of the first region R1 and the second region R2 is bonding by adhesive.

[0029] The container 1 has an upper surface extension portion 112 where the storage sheet 10 extends from an upper surface joint portion 111. The upper surface extension portion 112 is a portion where the storage sheet 10 extends from the upper surface joint portion 111 without being joined. The extension direction of the upper surface joint portion 111 is a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction Y in which the upper surface joint portion 111 extends. When the upper surface extension portion 112 is upright, the extension direction of the upper surface extension portion 112 is the vertical direction Z, and when the upper surface joint portion 111 is reclined, the extension direction of the upper surface extension portion 112 is the vertical direction X. The edge of the upper surface extension portion 112 in the extension direction is the edge 10E of the storage sheet 10. The length of the upper surface extension portion 112 in the extension direction is not limited, but may be 3 mm or more, preferably 5 mm or more, and more preferably 10 mm or more. The storage sheets 10 are not joined together in the upper surface extending portion 112. Therefore, in the upper surface extending portion 112, the inner surface of the first region R1, the inner surface of the second region R2, the third region R3, and the fourth region R4 overlap each other and can be separated from each other.

[0030] The receiving sheet 10 is made of a sheet material such as a resin film, and its outer surfaces are joined together at a joint (e.g., upper surface joint 111) to form a bag shape, as shown in FIG. 1 . The material of the receiving sheet 10 is not particularly limited, but a resin film is an example. The receiving sheet 10 of this embodiment may be partially inked and may have a base layer and an ink layer inked on the outer surface side of the base layer. The base layer may be made of a thermoplastic resin and may be white. The receiving sheet 10 may have a colored region R71 colored with ink and a non-colored region R72 on the outer surface of the receiving sheet 10. The colored region R71 is a hatched region in the drawing, and the non-colored region R72 is a white region. The colored region R71 is a region in which ink is applied on the surface of the receiving sheet 10. The colored region R71 may be a region in which a base layer and an ink layer are laminated. The non-colored region R72 is a region other than the colored region R71, and is a region where no ink is applied to the surface of the receiving sheet 10. The non-colored region R72 may be a region where a base layer is applied without an ink layer. Note that the colored region R71 only needs to be a region where the ink coloring can be seen from the surface of the receiving sheet 10. The colored region R71 may be a region where an ink layer is applied to a base layer, and a coating layer such as heat-resistant varnish is applied on top of the ink layer, and the ink layer can be seen through the coating layer. Even if no ink layer is applied to the surface, a region where the ink layer can be seen through the coating layer or the like constitutes a colored region.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 5 , the storage sheet 10 may be formed into a cylindrical shape without any joints. The cylindrical storage sheet 10 may be formed by forming welded portions 55 where the storage sheets 10 are welded together. In this embodiment, the welded portions 55 are formed along the vertical direction Z and may be formed continuously at the boundary between the first side surface 101 and the third side surface, the boundary between the top surface 105 and the third side surface 103, and the boundary between the bottom surface 106 and the third side surface 103. Furthermore, a non-colored region R72 is provided in the region where the welded portions 55 are provided and in the vicinity thereof (a certain range extending in the horizontal direction Y or the vertical direction X). Therefore, in a perspective view of the front view of the storage body 1 (as shown in FIG. 1 ), a non-colored region R72 is provided that continues from the first side surface 101 to the top surface 105.

[0032] The bond strength of the containment sheet 10 at the welded portion 55 may be 2.0 N / 15 mm or more and less than 10 N / 15 mm. A bond strength of 2.0 N / 15 mm or more prevents the containment sheet 10 from being unintentionally opened when external force is applied to the containment body 1 during display or transport. Furthermore, a bond strength of less than 10 N / 15 mm prevents the welded portion from becoming too hard, thereby preventing the containment body from coming into contact with the welded portion. The bond strength can be measured using the following method: (1) A measurement sample is taken with a length of 100 mm and a width of 15 mm, with the welded portion of the measurement target at the center. (2) Aluminum tape measuring 50 mm x 25 mm is attached to both ends of the measurement sample in the longitudinal direction, with a jig spacing of 50 mm, and gripping portions are formed at both ends of the measurement sample in the measurement direction. (3) The measurement sample is attached to the jig, and its maximum torque value is measured at a pulling speed of 500 mm / min. (4) Measurements are carried out five times on different samples, and the average value is used as the bonding strength, expressed in N / 15 mm.

[0033] The storage sheet 10 may have perforations 18 formed therein to form an opening for inserting and removing the absorbent article 20 when the sheet is opened. The perforations 18 may be formed by discontinuously arranged cutting lines. The perforations 18 may extend along the upper surface joint portion 111 on the upper surface 105. In this embodiment, the perforations 18 are arranged on both sides of the upper surface joint portion 111 in the vertical direction X, and extend in the horizontal direction Y. The cutting lines are holes extending in the horizontal direction Y. Areas without holes are provided between the cutting lines.

[0034] The container 1 of this embodiment is configured to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the container 1 while providing a sense of security regarding its quality. Next, the configuration for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the container 1 while providing a sense of security regarding its quality will be described in detail. The colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 are provided on the surface (external and internal surfaces) of the container 1. The colored region R71 is provided at least in an area overlapping the upper surface joint 111 on the outer surface of the first region R1 and an area overlapping the upper surface joint 111 on the outer surface of the second region R2. By providing the colored region R71, the outer surface of the container 1 can be decorated, improving the aesthetic appearance of the container 1. In particular, the upper surface joint 111 has high rigidity, is less likely to bend, and is easily noticeable. By providing the colored region R71 in the area overlapping the upper surface joint 111, the user can more easily recognize the decoration provided by the colored region R71. The non-colored region R72 is provided on the inner surface of the first region R1 and the inner surface of the second region R2 of the upper surface extension 112. The upper surface extension 112 extends from the upper surface joint 111 and is less likely to bend due to the rigidity of the upper surface joint 111. This facilitates linear arrangement of the non-colored region R72, resulting in a clean appearance of the container 1. The upper surface 105 is also provided with the non-colored region R72 extending linearly in the horizontal direction Y and colored regions R71 (colored regions overlapping the upper surface joint on the outer surface of the first region and the outer surface of the second region) located on both sides of the non-colored region R72 in the vertical direction X. The non-colored region R72 of the upper surface extension 112 is easily noticeable due to the colored region R71 overlapping the upper surface joint 111, and is linear. This facilitates recognition of the presence of the non-colored region R72 by the user. A colored region R71 and a non-colored region R72 are provided on the upper surface 105 of the container, enhancing the sense of unity of the container 1, and the linear non-colored region R72 does not give the user the impression that the shape of the container is distorted, giving the user a sense of security in the quality of the container sheet 10 that stores absorbent articles hygienically.

[0035] The colored region R71 may be continuous from the boundary B1 between the top surface 105 and the first side surface 101 to the top surface joint 111 of the first region R1. Alternatively, the colored region R71 may be continuous from the boundary B2 between the top surface 105 and the second side surface 102 to the top surface joint 111 of the second region R2. With this configuration, the colored region R71 can be provided over a wide range of the top surface 105, further improving the aesthetic appearance of the container 1. In addition, with this configuration, the non-colored region R72 provided in the top surface extension 112 is sandwiched between the wide range of colored regions R71, making the non-colored region R72 more noticeable.

[0036] In the upper surface extension portion 112, the non-colored region R72 may be arranged not only on the inner surface of the first region R1 and the inner surface of the second region R2, but also on the inner surface of the third region R3, the outer surface of the third region R3, the outer surface of the fourth region R4, and the inner surface of the fourth region R4. In other words, in the upper surface extension portion 112, the non-colored region R72 may be provided on surfaces other than the outer surface of the first region R1 and the outer surface of the second region R2.

[0037] Furthermore, the primary color of the colored region R71 in the first region R1 and the primary color of the colored region R71 in the second region R2 may be the same color. The primary color is the color of the region with the highest area ratio in each region. After extensive research, the applicant has found that users generally tend to recognize two colors as the same when the color difference ΔE is less than 3.0. Colors with a color difference ΔE of less than 3.0 are considered to be the same. The color difference ΔE can be determined by measuring the colors of two measurement points (two regions) using a commercially available colorimeter and comparing the values ​​quantified based on the CIE 1976 (L*a*b*) color space defined in JIS Z 8729. Specifically, when the difference in L* value between the two measurement points is ΔL*, the difference in a* value is Δa*, and the difference in b* value is Δb*, the color difference ΔE = [(ΔL*) 2 +(Δa*) 2 +(Δb*) 2 ] 1 / 2 is calculated by

[0038] The colored region R71 may be provided on the outer surface of the first region R1 and the outer surface of the second region R2 in the upper surface extension 112. According to this aspect, in the upper surface extension 112, ink is applied to the outer surfaces of the first region R1 and the second region R2, and ink is not applied to the inner surfaces of the first region R1 and the second region R2, so that the non-colored region R72 on the inner surface of the storage sheet in the upper surface extension 112 is more noticeable, and the outline of the non-colored region R72 is more noticeable. This allows the user to feel reassured about the quality of the storage sheet, knowing that it hygienically stores absorbent articles, without giving the impression that the shape of the storage body is distorted.

[0039] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the upper surface joint portion 111 in a state where the third region R3 and the fourth region R4 are separated from each other. As shown in FIG. 2 , in the upper surface extension portion 112, the colored region R71 may be provided on the outer surface of the first region R1 and the outer surface of the second region R2. The non-colored region R72 may be provided on the outer surface of the third region R3 and the outer surface of the fourth region R4. The colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 in this upper surface extension portion 112 may reach the edge 10E of the upper surface extension portion 112 in the extending direction. The edge of the upper surface extension portion 112 in the extending direction is the edge of the storage sheet 10 and is easily visible to the user. Because the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 are mixed at the edge 10E of the storage sheet 10, the edge 10E of the storage sheet 10 becomes more noticeable. The prominent edge 10E of the storage sheet 10 makes the outline of the storage body 1 stand out, improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0040] The non-colored region R72 may be provided in a region on the inner surface of the storage sheet 10 that overlaps with the upper surface joint portion 111. According to this aspect, since ink is not applied to the inner surface of the storage sheet 10, it is easy to ensure the joint strength between the storage sheets 10, and the joint strength of the upper surface joint portion 111 can be stabilized. This further improves the quality of hygienically storing absorbent articles. In this embodiment, the non-colored region R72 in the region that overlaps with the upper surface joint portion 111 is provided on the inner surface of the first region R1, the inner surface of the second region R2, the inner surface of the third region R3, and the inner surface of the fourth region R4.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 5 , the upper surface joint 111 is formed between the first region R1 and the second region R2, sandwiching the third and fourth folded storage sheets. The upper surface joint 111 may be formed across the entire lateral direction Y of the upper surface 105. A large number of storage sheets 10 joined by the upper surface joint 111 increases the rigidity of the upper surface joint 111, making the upper surface 105 less likely to flex. This provides users with a sense of security that the storage sheet hygienically stores absorbent articles. Furthermore, in a configuration in which the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 are provided at the edge of the upper surface extension 112, the presence of the upper surface joint 111 formed across the entire lateral direction Y of the upper surface 105 facilitates the alignment of the edge 10E of the storage sheet 10, making the edge 10E of the storage sheet 10 more noticeable. This enhances the contours of the storage body 1 and improves its aesthetic appearance.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 2 , a colored region R71 may be provided on the outer surface of the third region R3 extending inward in the lateral direction Y from a boundary B3 between the third side surface 103 and the top surface 105, and an uncolored region R72 may be provided from the colored region R71 to the edge of the top surface extension 112. The distance G11 between the colored region R71 in the third region R3 and the top end 10E of the top surface extension 112 may be shorter than the distance G12 between the uncolored region R72 in the third region R3 and the boundary B3 between the third side surface 103 and the top surface. Some users may separate a portion of the top surface joint 111, as shown in FIG. 2 , and unfold and store at least one of the third region R3 and the fourth region R4. At this time, the user can visually recognize the uncolored region R72 and the colored region R71 and determine the type and size of the contents of the absorbent article based on the range of the colored region R71, etc. The thickness of the absorbent article 20 may be shorter than the distance G11 between the colored region R71 in the third region R3 and the upper end of the upper surface extension 112.

[0043] When a force is applied to the top surface extension 112, such as when the top surface of the housing 1 is pressed, the top surface extension 112 of the first region R1 and the top surface extension 112 of the second region R2 unfold from the top surface joint 111 as a base point and are aligned in the vertical direction X. FIG. 2 shows the top surface extension 112 of the first region R1 and the top surface extension 112 of the second region R2 unfolded from the top surface joint 111 as a base point. In this state, the inner surfaces of the top surface extension 112 are aligned side by side, and both have the non-colored region R72, so they are perceived as an integrated unit. The length of the integrated unit in the vertical direction X is the sum G13 of the length of the inner surface of the first region R1 in the top surface extension 112 in the extension direction and the length of the second region R2 in the top surface extension 112 in the extension direction. The thickness of the absorbent article 20 may be longer than the total length G13 of the length in the extension direction of the inner surface of the first region R1 in the upper surface extension portion 112 and the length in the extension direction of the second region R2 in the upper surface extension portion 112. In other words, the thickness of the absorbent article 20 is shorter than the distance G11 between the colored region R71 in the third region R3 and the upper end 10E of the upper surface extension portion 112, and is longer than the total length G13 of the length in the extension direction of the inner surface of the first region R1 in the upper surface extension portion 112 and the length in the extension direction of the second region R2 in the upper surface extension portion 112. Therefore, the user can visually check the top surface of the container 1 before removing the absorbent article 20 from the container 1, thereby being able to determine the thickness of the absorbent article 20 and select an appropriate absorbent article 20.

[0044] The length G15 of the inner surface of the first region R1 in the upper surface extending portion 112 in the extension direction may be different from the length G16 of the inner surface of the second region R2 in the upper surface extending portion 112 in the extension direction. In a configuration in which the length of the inner surface of the first region R1 in the upper surface extending portion 112 in the extension direction and the length of the inner surface of the second region R2 in the upper surface extending portion 112 in the extension direction are the same, the containment sheets 10 are less likely to shift in the upper surface extending portion 112, and the upper surface extending portion 112 is less likely to unfold. Therefore, it may be difficult to grasp the thickness of the absorbent article 20 using the length of the upper surface extending portion 112 in the extension direction as an indicator. However, since the length of the inner surface of the first region R1 in the upper surface extension portion 112 in the extension direction is different from the length of the inner surface of the second region R2 in the upper surface extension portion 112 in the extension direction, the containing sheets 10 tend to separate from each other in the upper surface extension portion 112, making it easier for the user to grasp the thickness of the absorbent article 20 by using the length G13 of the upper surface extension portion 112 in the unfolded state as an indicator.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 , a colored region R71 may be provided in the center of the outer surface of the first region R1 in the horizontal direction Y, and non-colored regions R72 may be provided on both sides of the outer surface of the first region R1 in the horizontal direction Y relative to the colored region R71. The length G17 of one non-colored region R72 in the horizontal direction Y may be different from the length G18 of the other non-colored region R72 in the horizontal direction Y. By providing non-colored regions R72 at both ends of the outer surface of the first region R1, the edges of the first region R1 in the horizontal direction Y become more noticeable to the user, making it easier for the user to grasp the length of the container 1 in the horizontal direction Y. Furthermore, because the length of one non-colored region R72 in the horizontal direction Y is different from the length of the other non-colored region R72 in the horizontal direction Y, either end of the first region R1 in the horizontal direction Y becomes more noticeable, making it easier to align the container 1 when displaying it. Furthermore, by providing the welded portion 55 adjacent to the non-colored region R72 that is long in the horizontal direction Y, the user can easily grip the welded portion 55 when carrying the case 1, making it easier to carry the case 1 while suppressing deformation of the case 1. In this embodiment, one non-colored region R72 in the first region R1 is the non-colored region R72 adjacent to the welded portion 55, and the other non-colored region R72 in the first region R1 is a portion of the non-colored region R72 in the fourth region R4 that extends into the first region R1. The horizontal length G17 of the non-colored region R72 adjacent to the welded portion 55 is longer than the horizontal length G18 of the other non-colored region R72, making the non-colored region R72 adjacent to the welded portion 55 more noticeable.

[0046] The absorbent article 20 may have an absorbing extension portion 22 that extends outward in the width direction beyond the absorbent core. The absorbing extension portion 22 may be a region between the outer edge of the absorbent article in the width direction and the outer edge of the absorbent article, or, when the absorbent article is packaged in a packaging sheet, may be a region between the outer edge of the absorbent core in the width direction and the outer edge of the packaging sheet in the width direction. The absorbing extension portion 22 is a thin portion where the absorbent core is not disposed, making it easy for users to grasp. The widthwise length of the absorbing extension portion 22 may be longer than the length in the lateral direction Y of one of the non-colored regions R72 on the outer surface of the first region R1. When a user carries the container, the non-colored region R72 can be recognized and easily grasped. The widthwise length of the absorbing extension portion 22 is longer than the length in the lateral direction Y of one of the non-colored regions R72 on the outer surface of the first region R1, so that the absorbing extension portion 22 is easy to grasp when the non-colored region R72 is grasped, and the absorbent core is difficult to grasp when the container 1 is gripped. This prevents the absorbent core from deforming before use, making it easier to maintain the quality of the absorbent article.

[0047] The perforation 18 may be formed across the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72. According to this embodiment, the perforation 18 straddling the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 makes the perforation 18 more noticeable. This makes it easier for the user to recognize the perforation 18, improving operability when opening the container. Preferably, the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 may be located in the area between the cutting lines. That is, the cutting line may be spaced apart from the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72. According to this embodiment, the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 is the boundary of the ink layer, and therefore ink is relatively likely to fall out. Before opening the container 1, no cutting line is formed in the area where ink is most likely to fall out, thereby preventing ink from falling out.

[0048] The perforations 18 may extend perpendicular to the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 on the upper surface 105. The perpendicularity of the perforations 18 and the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 makes the perforations 18 more noticeable. The perforations 18 may also be provided across the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 and the welded portion 55. The welded portion 55 is a portion that is more rigid than the surrounding area. Therefore, when grasping the container 1, the user can easily grasp the vicinity of the welded portion 55. At this time, the welded portion 55 is easily visible. Furthermore, because the perforations 18 straddle the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 along with the welded portion 55, the perforations 18 are more easily recognized during use. In this embodiment, on the upper surface 105, the boundary between the colored region R71 and the non-colored region R72 and the welded portion 55 extend along the vertical direction X, and the perforations 18 extend in the horizontal direction Y across the boundary.

[0049] The outer surface of the absorbent article 20 may be a single color. The outer surface of the absorbent article may be the outer surface of an absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, individually packaged in a packaging sheet, i.e., the outer surface of the packaging sheet. The outer surface of the absorbent article may also be one of the top sheet and back sheet of the absorbent article itself. A single color means that 90% or more of the area of ​​the outer surface of the absorbent article is the same color. In other words, 90% or more of the outer surface of the absorbent article is colored the same color. The color difference ΔE between the single color and the non-colored area of ​​the absorbent article may be less than 3.0. The color difference ΔE between the single color and the non-colored area of ​​the absorbent article may be less than 3.0. A user visually checks the non-colored area of ​​the container before opening, and then checks the outer surface of the absorbent article after opening. Because the user sees similar colors, they have a consistent impression of the container and the absorbent articles contained therein, which makes them more reassured about the quality. Furthermore, by visually checking the non-colored area before opening the package, the user can imagine that the package is an absorbent article, which gives the user a sense of quality and security even before purchasing the package.

[0050] Next, a modified container 1X will be described. In the following description of the modified example, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described again. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the modified container 1X, showing the top joint 111 partially separated. In the modified container 1X, a non-colored region R72 is provided at the center of the outer surface of the third region R3 in the vertical direction X. Colored regions R71 are provided on both sides of the non-colored region R72 in the vertical direction X on the outer surface of the third region R3. The length of one colored region R71 in the vertical direction X is different from the length of the other colored region R71 in the vertical direction X. The colored regions R71 are provided at both ends of the third region R3, and the different lengths of the colored regions R71 make both ends of the third region R3 more noticeable. The prominent edges of the storage sheet 10 accentuate the contours of the container 1, improving its aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, in a configuration in which the third region R3 is folded in a valley fold to form the top joint portion 111, the third region R3 is subject to deflection due to the fold when molded into the container 1. Therefore, when an external force is applied to the container 1, a portion of the third region (near the valley fold) that is folded inward by the valley fold may move toward the first region R1. In this case, by providing a colored region R71 at the end of the third region R3, the colored region R71 of the third region R3 is arranged in continuity with the colored region R71 of the first region R1, enhancing the sense of unity of the first region and further improving the aesthetics.

[0051] Although the present invention has been described in detail using the above-described embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein. The present invention can be implemented in modified and altered forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the claims. Therefore, the description in this specification is intended to be illustrative and does not have any limiting meaning on the present invention.

[0052] 1, 1X: absorbent article container 10: storage sheet 11: upper surface joint portion 18: perforation 20: absorbent article 22: absorbing extension portion 101: first side surface 102: second side surface 103: third side surface 104: fourth side surface 105: upper surface 106: lower surface 111: upper surface joint portion 112: upper surface extension portion R1: first region R2: second region R3: third region R4: fourth region R71: colored region R72: non-colored region X: longitudinal direction Y: lateral direction Z: up-down direction

Claims

1. An absorbent article container having a top and bottom direction extending vertically when placed in a front view, and a planar direction extending horizontally in the placed state and having vertical and horizontal directions perpendicular to each other, in which absorbent articles are contained by a storage sheet, wherein the container has an upper surface and a lower surface arranged opposite each other in the top and bottom direction, a first side surface and a second side surface arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, a third side surface and a fourth side surface arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction, an upper surface joint portion on the upper surface joining a first region which is a region of the storage sheet extending from the first side surface to the upper surface and a second region which is a region of the storage sheet extending from the second side surface to the upper surface, and extending in the horizontal direction, and an upper surface extension portion where the storage sheet extends from the upper surface joint portion and is arranged without being joined, and the storage sheet has a colored region colored with ink and an uncolored region, An absorbent article container, wherein the colored region is provided in an area overlapping the upper surface joint portion on the outer surface of the first region and the outer surface of the second region, and the non-colored region is provided on the inner surface of the first region and the inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension portion.

2. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein the colored areas are provided on the outer surface of the first area and the outer surface of the second area of ​​the upper surface extension.

3. The absorbent article container described in claim 2, wherein the storage sheet has a third region which is a region of the storage sheet extending from the third side surface to the upper surface, and a fourth region which is a region of the storage sheet extending from the fourth side surface to the upper surface, the non-colored region is provided on the outer surface of the third region and the outer surface of the fourth region in the upper surface extension portion, and each of the colored region and the non-colored region in the upper surface extension portion reaches the edge of the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction.

4. An absorbent article container as described in claim 3, wherein the third region and the fourth region are folded inward in the horizontal direction in a valley fold, and the upper surface joint is formed across the entire horizontal area of ​​the upper surface with the folded third region and fourth region sandwiched between the first region and the second region.

5. An absorbent article container as described in claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the non-colored area is provided in the center of the vertical direction on the outer surface of the third area, and the colored areas are provided on both sides of the non-colored area on the outer surface of the third area in the vertical direction, and the vertical length of one of the colored areas is different from the vertical length of the other of the colored areas.

6. An absorbent article container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the non-colored area is provided in an area of ​​the inner surface of the container sheet that overlaps with the upper surface joint portion.

7. A container for absorbent articles as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage sheet has perforations formed therein that are constituted by discontinuously arranged cutting lines, and the perforations are formed across the colored area and the non-colored area.

8. The absorbent article container according to claim 6, wherein the boundary between the colored area and the non-colored area is located in the area between the cutting lines.

9. An absorbent article container as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage sheet has a third region which is a region of the storage sheet extending from the third side surface to the upper surface, the colored region is provided on the outer surface of the third region from the boundary between the third side surface and the upper surface towards the inside in the horizontal direction, and the non-colored region is provided from the colored region to the edge of the upper surface extension portion, the colored regions on the inner surface of the first region and the inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension portion reach the edge of the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction, and the thickness of the absorbent article is shorter than the distance between the colored region in the third region and the upper end of the upper surface extension portion and longer than the total length of the extension direction of the inner surface of the first region in the upper surface extension portion and the length of the extension direction of the second region in the upper surface extension portion.

10. An absorbent article container as described in claim 9, wherein the length of the inner surface of the first region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction is different from the length of the inner surface of the second region in the upper surface extension portion in the extension direction.

11. An absorbent article container as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the colored area is provided in the horizontal center of the outer surface of the first area, and the non-colored areas are provided on both sides of the colored area on the outer surface of the first area in the horizontal direction, and the horizontal length of one non-colored area is different from the horizontal length of the other non-colored area.

12. The absorbent article container according to claim 11, wherein the absorbent article has an absorbing extension portion that extends outward in the width direction beyond the absorbent core, and the widthwise length of the absorbing extension portion is longer than the lateral length of the one of the non-colored regions on the outer surface of the first region.

13. An absorbent article container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the outer surface of the absorbent article is of a single color, and the color difference ΔE between the single color of the absorbent article and the non-colored region is less than 3.0.

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