Absorbent article container

Abstract

The absorbent article container (1) is characterized in that: it has an up-down direction, a left-right direction, and a front-back direction that intersect each other, and is provided with an absorbent article (20), an independent package (30) for the absorbent article (20), and a storage bag (10) for storing the independent package (30); the absorbent article (20) has a volatile fragrance, and the storage bag (10) is constructed so that the inner surface of one side and the inner surface of the other side facing each other in the front-back direction in the internal space (S) for storing the absorbent article (20) can contact each other; the storage bag (10) has a cutout (18); when the pressure in the internal space (S) rises, air can be discharged from the internal space (S) to the outside through the cutout (18).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an absorbent article container. Background Art

[0002] Absorbent article containers for storing a variety of absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers and sanitary napkins, are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a portable package comprising a plurality of individual packages packaged within a portable packaging bag, wherein the absorbent articles are packaged together with a packaging sheet within the individual packages. The packaging bag has a bottom area sufficient to maintain a free-standing position. Furthermore, the ends of the absorbent cores of the absorbent articles and the ends of the individual packages are spaced apart from each other to prevent deformation of the absorbent cores of the absorbent articles stored therein.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-74959 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] The individual packages of the portable packages disclosed in Patent Document 1 also include fragrances. In many cases, the packages containing such individual packages are usually displayed in stores in a sealed state so that the volatile fragrances do not escape to the outside. Therefore, even in the case where fragrances are given to the individual packages, people who want to buy the packages cannot smell the fragrance of the fragrance ingredients when buying them, and must imagine the fragrance from the text described on the packages and buy the packages. In addition, since fragrances and the like act on the buyer's senses (smell), there are often cases where the buyer notices that the fragrance is different from the imagined fragrance or the fragrance they like after opening the package. At the same time, in the packages in an unsealed state, there are also cases where the volatile components contained in the individual packages of absorbent articles and the like leak to the outside of the package (container) before use, so that the fragrance cannot work when it is opened.

[0008] The present invention has been achieved in view of problems such as those described above, and one aspect of the present invention is to provide an absorbent article container that allows a purchaser to actually feel the fragrance of a fragrance contained in the absorbent article container before purchasing the product.

[0009] Solutions for solving problems

[0010] The main aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned objectives is an absorbent article storage body, which has an up-down direction, a left-right direction and a front-back direction that intersect each other, the absorbent article storage body comprising: an absorbent article; an independent package, the absorbent article is independently packaged in the independent package; and a storage bag that stores the independent package, the absorbent article includes a volatile fragrance, within the internal space of the storage bag that stores the absorbent article, the inner surface of one side of the storage bag and the inner surface of the other side of the storage bag facing each other in the front-back direction can contact each other, the storage bag has a cut, and when the pressure in the internal space rises, the storage bag can discharge air from the internal space to the outside through the cut.

[0011] Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the specification with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an absorbent article container that allows a purchaser to actually feel the fragrance of a fragrance contained in the absorbent article container before purchasing the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] [ Figure 1 ] Figure 1 It is a front view of the container 1.

[0015] [ Figure 2 ] Figure 2 It is shown along Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional view of a section taken along line AA in FIG.

[0016] [ Figure 3 ] Figure 3 It is a development view of the storage bag 10 .

[0017] [ Figure 4 ] Figure 4 A is an enlarged side view of the lower end of the storage bag 10. Figure 4 B is a plan view showing the bottom surface portion 13 of the storage container 1 .

[0018] [ Figure 5 ] Figure 5 This is a schematic perspective view of the container 1 in a state where the container 1 is unsealed and the opening 10E is opened.

[0019] [ Figure 6 ] Figure 6 A is a plan view of an individual package 30 in which an absorbent article 20 is packaged in a packaging member 31. Figure 6 B is Figure 6 A is a partial expanded view of the individual package 30.

[0020] [ Figure 7 ] Figure 7 A is a plan view of the absorbent article 20, Figure 7 B is a plan view showing the absorbent article 20 in a folded state.

[0021] [ Figure 8 ] Figure 8 A is a diagram showing a state where the storage bag 10 is grasped by fingers at the front and rear sides in the front-back direction. Figure 8 B is viewed from the side surface Figure 8 A diagram of the storage bag 10.

[0022] [ Figure 9 ] Figure 9 It is a diagram showing an enlarged image of the cross section of the cutout 18 .

[0023] [ Figure 10 ] Figure 10 It is a diagram showing a modified example of the container 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] At least the following contents will become clear through the description in this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0025] The absorbent article container has an up-down direction, a left-right direction, and a front-to-back direction that intersect each other, and the absorbent article container includes: an absorbent article; an independent package, wherein the absorbent article is independently packaged in the independent package; and a storage bag that stores the independent package, the absorbent article includes a volatile fragrance, and within the internal space of the storage bag that stores the absorbent article, the inner surface of one side of the storage bag and the inner surface of the other side of the storage bag that face each other in the front-to-back direction can contact each other, and the storage bag has a cutout, and when the pressure in the internal space rises, the storage bag can discharge air from the internal space to the outside through the cutout.

[0026] With this absorbent article container, when a customer picks up the container and grasps the contactable inner surfaces of the container bag, the pressure in the interior space increases, and the air within the interior space leaks out through the cutout. The interior space containing the absorbent article is filled with air containing the volatile fragrance. This minimal air release allows the customer to actually experience the fragrance before purchasing. Furthermore, since the absorbent article is packaged as an individual package, hygienic conditions are maintained even with the cutout.

[0027] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the volatile fragrance be either a cooling agent or a warming agent.

[0028] According to the absorbent article container, when the volatile component imparted to the absorbent article is a cooling agent or a warming agent, air from the slit of the storage bag allows the customer to feel the actual cooling effect or warming effect before purchasing.

[0029] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that, in the internal space of the storage bag, a portion where the inner surface of the one side and the inner surface of the other side can contact each other is provided in at least one of both side portions in the left-right direction.

[0030] With the absorbent article container described above, when a customer grasps the product (container), they often grasp the lateral (left-right) ends of the product. Therefore, by providing a portion that can contact at least one of the left and right sides, the inner surfaces of the container come into contact when grasping the container, forcing air out of the cutout. This allows for the perception of fragrance.

[0031] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the cutout be provided on an upper side of the storage pocket in the up-down direction.

[0032] According to the absorbent article container described above, if a portion where the inner surfaces can contact each other is provided on at least one of the left and right side portions, and if cutouts were similarly provided on both left and right side portions, there is a risk of the cutouts being blocked when the container is grasped by hand. However, by providing the cutouts on the upper side of the storage bag, the risk of the cutouts being blocked by hand is reduced, allowing air to be discharged through the cutouts.

[0033] In this absorbent article container, it is desired that the sum of the length from the left end of the independent package in the left-right direction to the left end of the internal space in the left-right direction when viewed in the front-to-back direction and the length from the right end of the independent package in the left-right direction to the right end of the internal space in the left-right direction when viewed in the front-to-back direction is equal to or greater than the maximum length of the container in the front-to-back direction.

[0034] According to the above-mentioned absorbent article container, when the container is observed in the front-to-back direction, compared with the case where the sum of the length from the left end of the independent package in the left-to-right direction to the left end of the internal space and the length from the right end of the independent package in the left-to-right direction to the right end of the internal space (i.e., the total length of the unoccupied unoccupied part of the absorbent article) is less than the maximum length of the container in the front-to-back direction, the total length of the unoccupied part is equal to or greater than the maximum length of the container in the front-to-back direction, so that air can be moved to the outside while reducing the possibility of causing negative effects (such as damage to the product due to contact with the absorbent article in the bag when the container bag is squeezed).

[0035] In this absorbent article container, it is desirable that the storage pocket includes a bottom surface, and that the individual package and the cutout do not overlap when viewed in the front-rear direction when the container is standing upright with the bottom surface located below.

[0036] According to the absorbent article container, when the individual package is arranged at a position overlapping with the cutout, it is difficult for air to escape from the cutout. However, since the individual package and the cutout do not overlap, the escape of air from the cutout is not hindered.

[0037] In such an absorbent article container, it is desirable that the individual package includes a packaging member that packages the absorbent article, and the packaging member is formed of a nonwoven fabric sheet.

[0038] According to the absorbent article container, since the packaging member is formed of a nonwoven fabric sheet, the volatile fragrance is easily leaked from the individual packaging, making it easier for the container to be filled with the volatile fragrance. As a result, even with minimal air movement from the cutout, the fragrance components are easily discharged to the outside, making it easier for customers to perceive the fragrance.

[0039] In this absorbent article container, it is desired that the independent package includes a packaging member for packaging the absorbent article, the packaging member is formed by a resin film, the independent package includes a sealing portion in which parts of the packaging member are joined to each other, the sealing portion includes a crimping portion and a non-crimping portion, the crimping portion is a portion in which parts of the packaging member are compressed and joined, and the non-crimping portion is a portion in which parts of the packaging member are not compressed and joined, and when the sealing portion is observed in a plan view, the total area of ​​the non-crimping portion is larger than the opening area of ​​the incision.

[0040] According to the absorbent article container, the volatilized fragrance leaks out from the non-pressed portion of the resin film and fills the storage bag. Simultaneously, in the storage bag, air moves from the interior space to the outside only through the incision, and the opening area of ​​the incision is also small, thereby making it difficult for the fragrance components (volatile components) in the interior space to escape to the outside.

[0041] In this absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the cutout is provided in at least one of the front surface and the rear surface of the storage bag, and has a portion where the interior space and the outside do not communicate with each other when the pressure in the interior space does not change.

[0042] According to the absorbent article container, unless the internal pressure changes due to squeezing of the container, for example, there is a portion where the internal space and the outside are not connected to each other, thereby preventing unnecessary leakage of air from the storage bag.

[0043] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the cutout be provided at least on the front surface of the storage pocket.

[0044] In the absorbent article container described above, the front surface of the storage bag is the surface of the container (the front surface). Since the cutout is provided on the front surface, air containing the volatile fragrance is squeezed out from the front surface. This squeezed air easily moves to the vicinity of the face of the customer who picks up the container. By allowing the air to easily reach the mucous membranes of the eyes or mouth, which are susceptible to volatile components, the fragrance (volatile components) can be more easily perceived.

[0045] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the cutout be provided so as to penetrate the front surface and the rear surface of the storage pocket.

[0046] According to the absorbent article container described above, the air inside the absorbent article flies out through the cutouts in the front and rear surfaces, which allows the volatilized fragrance to come into contact with the customer more easily, making it easier for the customer to feel the fragrance (volatile components).

[0047] In this absorbent article container, it is desirable that the incision is provided on at least one of the front surface and the rear surface of the container bag, the incision includes a cut surface on one side and a cut surface on the other side, both extending along the length direction of the incision, and the cut surface on one side and the cut surface on the other side have portions that contact each other.

[0048] According to the absorbent article container, the cut surfaces have portions where the cut surfaces contact each other, so that the air in the storage bag is unlikely to leak to the outside, thereby retaining the fragrance (volatile components) contained in the storage bag until the necessary amount of air is discharged by squeezing the storage bag.

[0049] In such an absorbent article container, it is desirable that the length of each of the cut surface on one side and the cut surface on the other side in the front-back direction is smaller than the thickness of the base material of the storage pocket at the portion where the cutout is not formed.

[0050] According to the absorbent article container, when the cutouts are formed, the thickness of the ends (cut surfaces) of the cutouts becomes thinner and the rigidity becomes lower. The cut surfaces of the cutouts are in contact with each other, so that air inside is less likely to leak out. Moreover, the low rigidity makes it easier for air to leak out of the cutouts even when the container bag is squeezed with a certain degree of force by hand.

[0051] In this absorbent article storage body, it is desired that the incision is provided on at least one of the front surface and the rear surface of the storage bag, the incision includes a cut surface on one side and a cut surface on the other side, both of which extend along the length direction of the incision, and among the cut surface on one side and the cut surface on the other side, at least one cut surface faces the internal space side.

[0052] According to the above-mentioned absorbent article container, although there is a risk that air may leak excessively from the internal space through the incision when the cut surface of the incision faces the outside of the storage bag, since the cut surface faces the internal space side, air is difficult to leak unless force is applied to the storage bag, so that the leakage of the fragrance component can be suppressed.

[0053] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the storage pocket be provided with a plurality of the slits.

[0054] According to the absorbent article storage body, a plurality of incisions make it easier for customers to feel fragrance when squeezing the storage bag. In addition, although a plurality of incisions are provided, unless the storage bag is subjected to necessary force, air is difficult to leak from the inner space, making it possible to suppress the leakage of fragrance components (volatile components).

[0055] In such an absorbent article container, it is desirable that the oxygen permeability of the container bag be 200 cc / m 2 / day / atm or less.

[0056] According to the absorbent article storage body, volatile components (fragrance, cooling agent, warming agent, etc.) do not excessively permeate the storage bag, and the volatile components can be retained in the internal space for a long period of time.

[0057] In this absorbent article storage body, it is desired that a plurality of the independent packages are stored, the storage bag has a pair of notches at both ends in the left and right directions, an opening for taking out the absorbent article is formed by tearing the storage bag in the left and right directions starting from at least one of the pair of notches, the storage bag includes a sealing portion that can open and close and seal the opening, and the incision is arranged above the sealing portion.

[0058] According to the absorbent article container, before the container is opened, the air in the internal space is released through the cutout, allowing the fragrance to be felt. After opening, the sealing portion seals the internal space, allowing the volatile components to remain.

[0059] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the cutout is provided in a band-shaped region extending in the left-right direction, the band-shaped region connecting the pair of notched portions.

[0060] According to the absorbent article storage body described above, the notch extending in the left-right direction is provided on the extension line of the notch portion. Therefore, the notch facilitates tearing when the storage bag is torn, which makes it easier to open the storage bag.

[0061] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the cutout be provided above the pair of notched portions.

[0062] According to the absorbent article container, when the storage bag is torn to open it, the possibility that the tearing mistakenly reaches above the extension line of the notch portion can be suppressed by the incision.

[0063] In such an absorbent article storage body, it is desirable that the cutout be provided between the seal portion and the pair of notched portions.

[0064] According to the absorbent article container described above, when the pair of notches are used as guides for tearing the storage bag, even if the sealed portion of the storage bag is accidentally torn, for example, the notches can help prevent the tear from reaching below the notches (toward the sealed portion). Furthermore, if the notches are provided near the sealed portion, air leaking from the notches can reduce the tendency of that portion of the sealed portion to bulge in the front-to-back direction due to the thickness of the sealed portion.

[0065] In this absorbent article storage body, it is desired that the independent package includes a packaging member for packaging the absorbent article, the independent package includes a sealing portion in both the upper and lower ends, the sealing portion being a portion where parts of the packaging member are joined to each other, and when the independent package is stored in the storage bag, the independent package includes a bending portion between the absorbent article and the sealing portion located at the lower end, the bending portion being a portion of the packaging member folded in the front-to-back direction or the left-to-right direction.

[0066] According to the absorbent article container described above, when the individual package is contained in the storage bag, the seal at the lower end contacts a surface forming the storage bag, causing the packaging member to fold between the seal and the absorbent article. This prevents volatile components contained in the absorbent article from leaking through the seal. This prevents leakage of volatile components from the absorbent article, compared to a situation where the volatile components of the absorbent article leak from both the seals at the upper and lower ends of the individual package. Furthermore, the volatile components are more easily retained until the absorbent article is used, thereby preventing degradation of the functional effects of the components.

[0067] In this absorbent article storage body, it is desired that the independent package includes a packaging component for packaging the absorbent article, the independent package includes a sealing portion at both end portions in the left and right directions, the sealing portion being a portion where parts of the packaging component are joined to each other, and when the independent package is stored in the storage bag, the independent package includes a bending portion between the absorbent article and the sealing portion in at least one of the two end portions in the left and right directions, the bending portion being a portion of the packaging component folded in the front-to-back direction or the left-to-right direction.

[0068] According to the absorbent article container, the folded portion provided between the absorbent article and the seals at the left and right ends suppresses the flow of air that would leak out of the individual package through the seals, making it difficult for the fragrance component (volatile component) in the absorbent article to leak out of the seals. By suppressing the leakage of the volatile component from the individual package, the volatile component is easily retained until the absorbent article is used, thereby preventing the functional effects of the component from being reduced.

[0069] ===Implementation Method===

[0070] <Basic Structure of Absorbent Article Storage Body 1>

[0071] The absorbent article container according to the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as "container 1") will be described using the example of a container 1 for a pant-type sanitary napkin, which contains individually packaged pant-type sanitary napkins. However, the absorbent article contained in the container 1 is not limited to pant-type sanitary napkins, but may also be an object that can be contained in a container, such as a disposable diaper, a sanitary pad, or a light incontinence pad.

[0072] Figure 1 is a front view of the container 1, Figure 2 It is shown along Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional view of a section taken along line AA in FIG. The container 1 includes a bag-shaped container 10 and individual packages 30 containing a plurality of absorbent articles 20 (pants-type sanitary napkins) housed in the container 10. Furthermore, the container 1 (container 10) has vertical, horizontal, and front-back directions that intersect with each other. Figure 1 The front view shows the housing 1 viewed from the front side in the front-back direction.

[0073] like Figure 2 As shown, the storage bag 10 has a storage space S (in the vertical direction) that becomes wider as it goes from one side (upper side) to the other side (lower side) in the vertical direction. Figure 2The storage space S (hereinafter also referred to as the internal space S) can accommodate one or more individual packages 30 of absorbent articles 20. A plurality (two in this embodiment) of individual packages 30 are stored stacked in the front-to-back direction, and after the container 1 is opened, the individual packages 30 can be freely taken out and put in through an opening 10E (described later) formed on one side (the upper side) in the vertical direction of the storage bag 10.

[0074] (Storage bag 10)

[0075] Figure 3 It is a development view of the storage bag 10 . Figure 4 A is an enlarged side view of the lower end of the storage bag 10. Figure 4 B is a plan view showing the bottom surface portion 13 of the storage container 1 .

[0076] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the storage bag 10 includes: a front portion (front surface) 11 constituting the front side of the storage bag 10 ; a rear portion (rear surface) 12 constituting the rear side; a bottom portion (bottom surface) 13 ; and a sealing portion 14 .

[0077] When forming the storage bag 10, first, Figure 3 The storage bag 10 in the unfolded state is shown folded in a valley shape at the folding position A1 and the folding position A2 in such a manner that the front surface portion 11 and the rear surface portion 12 face each other. Figure 3 In the expanded view, predetermined areas WE1 and WE1 (oblique line portions with a roughly triangular shape) are shown on both sides of the left-right direction of the lower end portion 11ed of the front portion 11. Similarly, predetermined areas WE2 and WE2 (oblique line portions with a roughly triangular shape) are shown on both sides of the left-right direction of the lower end portion 12ed of the rear portion 12. In a state where the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 face each other, if the bottom portion 13 is folded into a mountain shape at the center (i.e., the center line CL) in the front-to-back direction, the portion 13a of the bottom portion 13 on the front portion 11 side faces the front portion 11 in the front-to-back direction, and the portion 13b of the bottom portion 13 on the rear portion 12 side faces the rear portion 12 in the front-to-back direction. In addition, the front portion 11 and the bottom portion 13 are heat-fused in the areas WE1 and WE1, and similarly, the rear portion 12 and the bottom portion 13 are heat-fused in the areas WE2 and WE2.

[0078] Next, the end portions 11e and 12e of the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 in the left and right directions are heat-welded together in the vertical direction to form the side seal portion 10S (see FIG. Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4A). It should be noted that each side seal portion 10S is not formed to extend to the lower end 10D of the storage bag 10, but is provided to extend to the upper end of the area WE1 of the front portion 11 (the area WE2 of the rear portion 12). Specifically, as Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1A , at the lower end 11ed of the front portion 11 and the lower end 12ed of the rear portion 12, a portion 13c of the folded bottom portion 13 (i.e., a portion welded to the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12, see FIG. Figure 3 and Figure 4 B) The left-right ends of portion 13c face each other in the front-to-back direction, and are joined to form lower end seal portion 10SD. It should be noted that lower end seal portion 10SD may be partially joined in the up-down direction; for example, lower end portion 11ed and lower end portion 12ed may be joined to each other via a substantially circular weld.

[0079] Figure 4 B shows the bottom portion 13 of the individual package 30 containing the absorbent article 20, which is formed into a bag-shaped storage bag 10. In this embodiment, the portions of the bottom portion 13 corresponding to the left and right ends have a protruding shape, and the storage bag 10 has a bottom area sufficient to maintain a free-standing position. It should be noted that although the bottom portion 13 is folded in a mountain shape along the center line CL when the storage bag 10 is formed, the folded bottom portion 13 is pressed downward and unfolded by pressing the individual package 30 into the storage bag 10 to be stored therein. As a result, the lower end of the individual package 30 is in face-to-face contact with the bottom portion 13, which ensures that the individual package 30 is stably stored in the storage space S.

[0080] After the individual packages 30 (two in this embodiment) of the absorbent article 20 are housed in the bag-shaped housing bag 10, the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 are heat-welded linearly in the left-right direction above the seal portion 14, thereby providing the seal portion 16 ( Figure 1 ). Thus, Figure 1 The container 1 is in the state shown.

[0081] Furthermore, the storage bag 10 of this embodiment has cutouts 18 ( Figure 1 ). Each incision 18 has a width of 2 mm in the left-right direction and is arranged to pass through the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12. In addition, the distance between adjacent incisions 18 in the left-right direction is 2 mm. In this embodiment, a total of four incisions 18 are provided in the storage bag 10, but the shape, number and arrangement of the incisions 18 are not limited thereto. In addition, the incisions 18 of this embodiment are formed in a manner that passes through the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12. However, the incisions 18 are not limited thereto, as long as the incisions 18 are provided in at least one of the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12.

[0082] The shape of the storage bag 10 of the container 1 is not limited to that of this embodiment and may be any shape. For example, the container 1 may have a front portion 11 and a rear portion 12 having a generally rectangular shape. Furthermore, in the storage bag 10 of this embodiment, the bottom portion 13 is formed between the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 by folding a sheet of material. However, a configuration in which the bottom portion 13 is formed by joining a sheet of material different from that of the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 to form the sheet is also acceptable.

[0083] Figure 5 1 is a schematic perspective view of the container 1 in a state where the container 1 is unsealed and the opening 10E is opened. Figure 5 The container 1 is shown in a state where the bottom portion 13 faces downward and the container 1 stands on the mounting surface MS. In order to easily cut out the portion above the sealing portion 14 and including the sealing portion 16, the container bag 10 has a pair of notches 17 ( Figure 1 When the container 1 is unsealed, the container bag 10 is torn in the left-right direction starting from at least one of the pair of notches 17, thereby cutting off the upper portion of the container bag 10 and forming an opening 10E for removing the absorbent article 20. It should be noted that the container bag 10 of this embodiment has a pair of notches 17, but the notch 17 may be formed on only one side in the left-right direction. In addition, by adjusting the notch position of the notch 17 so that the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 are kept above the sealing portion 14 to a certain extent, it is possible to easily maintain the ends of the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 above the sealing portion 14 when the container bag 10 is resealed or resealed.

[0084] The sealing portion 14 is an openable and closable sealing portion that can seal the opening 10E of the storage bag 10 after the storage body 1 (storage bag 10) is opened. The sealing portion 14 is composed of a pair of resin zippers arranged in the left-right direction. Figure 2 As shown, the sealing portion 14 is provided on the inner surface of the front portion 11 and the inner surface of the rear portion 12. The members constituting the sealing portion 14 are, for example, linear (strip-shaped) concave members and convex members. A pair of sealing portions 14 and 14 are squeezed and engaged with each other in a state facing each other in the front-to-back direction, thereby closing the opening portion 10E and sealing the storage space S of the storage bag 10. In addition, by peeling off the engaged sealing portions 14 and 14 toward the opposite sides in the front-to-back direction, the opening portion 10E is formed again. As described above, the opening portion 10E of the storage bag 10 can be freely opened and closed by the sealing portion 14. In addition, in Figure 2In the illustrated, unopened state, container 1 (container bag 10) is in a state where the pair of seals 14 and 14 are not engaged with each other. Thus, in this embodiment, container 1 is configured such that seal 14 is used after container bag 10 is unsealed. Specifically, the interior space S (container space S) of container 1 before unsealing is the space extending vertically from bottom surface 13 to seal 16.

[0085] The sheet material constituting the storage bag 10 may have any layer structure, such as a two-layer structure. The sheet material preferably includes a welded layer and an airtight layer having properties that are difficult for gas and / or liquid to permeate. Examples of materials for the airtight layer include materials selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl alcohol resin, aluminum coating and foil, stretched polyethylene terephthalate, glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, stretched polyamide, polymer films coated with a volatile impermeable lacquer, and combinations thereof. Examples of materials for the welded layer include materials selected from the group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and combinations thereof.

[0086] In the storage bag 10, the airtight layer constitutes the outer surface of the storage bag 10, and the welded layer constitutes the inner surface of the storage bag 10, so that the contents of the storage bag 10 can be prevented from being exposed to the outside, for example, gas or liquid can be prevented from leaking to the outside. In addition, since the sheet material constituting the storage bag 10 has heat-welding properties, it is easy to heat-weld the sheet material. From the perspective of ensuring the barrier properties of the storage bag 10, it is desirable that the oxygen permeability of the storage bag 10 is preferably 200cc / m 2 / day / atm or less. Thus, even when an absorbent article 20 containing volatile components, described later, is housed in the storage bag 10, the volatile components do not excessively permeate the storage bag 10, thereby maintaining such volatile components within the internal space S for a long period of time. It should be noted that the above-mentioned oxygen permeability is measured by the coulometric method under the conditions of 23 degrees Celsius and 0% RH.

[0087] (30 individual packages)

[0088] Figure 6 A is a plan view of an individual package 30 in which the absorbent article 20 is packaged by a packaging member 31. Figure 6 B is Figure 6 A is a partial expanded view of the individual package 30.

[0089] The individual package 30 includes the absorbent article 20 and a packaging member 31 that packages the absorbent article 20. In the individual package 30 of this embodiment, the folded absorbent article 20 is individually packaged by the packaging member 31. The folding method of the absorbent article 20 will be described later.

[0090] The packaging member 31 is formed of a sheet made of a non-woven fabric sheet, a resin film or a laminate thereof. The independent package 30 includes joints (sealing portions) 32 and 33 at both ends in the up-down direction that overlap and join in the left-right direction. It should be noted that the joining described herein means that parts of the packaging member 31 are brought into contact with each other by fitting parts of the packaging member 31 into each other. In addition, the independent package 30 includes a take-out port 35 for taking out the accommodated absorbent article 20, which is defined by the ends 36 and 37 of the sheets that overlap each other. In the take-out port 35, the ends 36 and 37 of the sheets are joined to each other ( Figure 6 A and Figure 6 B), but unlike bonding, the parts of the sheets are fitted together, which makes it possible to open the take-out port 35 with a weaker force. Figure 6 As shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 1A , the joints 32 and 33 are provided with a press-fit portion 40 where portions of the packaging member 31 are press-fitted together, and a non-press-fit portion 41 where portions of the packaging member 31 are not press-fitted together. Press-fitting as described herein means compressing portions of the packaging member 31 into contact with each other.

[0091] (Absorbent article 20)

[0092] Figure 7 A is a plan view of the absorbent article 20, Figure 7 B is a plan view showing the absorbent article 20 in a folded state. Figure 7 In the state shown in A, the up-down direction and the left-right direction intersect with each other. Figure 7 A is a view of the absorbent article 20 as viewed from the front (the side closest to the wearer's abdomen during use of the absorbent article 20). The absorbent article 20 includes an outer body 21 and an absorbent body 22 having an absorbent core. The outer body 21 is positioned on the non-skin side (the side that does not come into contact with the wearer) of the absorbent body 22 in the thickness direction and is joined to and integrated with the absorbent body 22.

[0093] The absorbent article 20 also contains a volatile fragrance. The volatile fragrance may be imparted to the outer body 21 or the absorbent body 22 of the absorbent article 20. Conventionally known volatile fragrances may be used as the fragrance without particular limitation.

[0094] In addition, volatile fragrances can be cooling agents or warming agents. For cooling agents, it is believed that the mechanism by which they impart a cooling sensation to the user includes: 1) bringing a cooling sensation through an endothermic reaction, 2) bringing a cooling sensation through vaporization of heat, and 3) bringing a cooling sensation through stimulation of temperature-sensitive TRP channels. Examples of agents that stimulate temperature-sensitive TRP channels include menthol, eucalyptol, camphor, isopulegol, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, methyl salicylate, menthone glycerol ketal, menthyl lactate, ethylamino menthyl oxalate, menthyl succinate, 3-(menthoxy)propane-1,2-diol, 3-1-menthoxy-2-methylpropane-1,2-diol, p-menthyl-3,8-diol, and menthamide.

[0095] The warming agent contains a warming stimulant that makes the wearer feel warm by stimulating the wearer's sense of warmth, and the warming agent is mixed with a solvent that is a volatile substance and applied. From the perspective of the wearer's sense of security, the warming stimulant is preferably a compound derived from a plant. Examples of warming stimulants include capsaicin, capsaicin (LD50: 47 mg / kg, molecular weight: 305), capsaicinoids (such as dihydrocapsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin, homodihydrocapsaicin, homocapsaicin and synthetic capsaicin), capsanthin, benzyl nicotinate (LD50: 2,188 mg / kg, molecular weight: 213), β-butoxyethyl nicotinate, N-acyl vanillamide, nonanoic acid vanillamide, polyols, chili powder, chili tincture, chili extract, nonanoic acid vanillyl ether, vanillyl alcohol alkyl ether derivatives (vanillyl ethyl ether, vanillyl butyl ether (LD50: 4,900 mg / kg, molecular weight: 210), vanillyl amyl ether, vanillyl hexyl ether), isovanillyl alkyl ether, ethylvanillyl alkyl ether, veratrol derivatives, substituted benzyl alcohol derivatives, substituted benzyl alcohol alkyl ether derivatives, vanillin propylene glycol acetal, ethylvanillin propylene glycol acetal, ginger extract, ginger oil, gingerol (LD50: 250 mg / kg, molecular weight: 294), zingerone, hesperidin and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, and any combination thereof.

[0096] Furthermore, it is preferable that the thermosensitive agent stimulates a temperature-sensitive TRP channel. For example, TRPV1, a temperature-sensitive TRP channel, is activated by stimulation by capsaicin, acid, etc. This induces fever (generation of heat in the wearer's body) through the sympathetic nervous system.

[0097] like Figure 7As shown in Figure A, the absorbent article 20 of this embodiment is a shorts-type sanitary napkin and is housed in an individual package 30 in a folded state. Specifically, the absorbent article 20 has a pair of first folds F1, F1 and a second fold F2. The pair of first folds F1, F1 extend in the vertical direction in a manner consistent with the outer sides of the left and right side edges of the absorbent body 22, and the second fold F2 extends across the pair of first folds F1, F1 in a manner that bisects the vertical dimension of the absorbent article 20. The absorbent article 20 is as shown in Figure 3. Figure 6 The absorbent article 20 is packaged in the individual package 30 in a compact, generally rectangular shape as shown in Figure B. The two side portions are folded along first folds F1, F1 so that the front (ventral) side of the absorbent article 20 faces outward (the first folds F1, F1 form a mountain-shaped fold). The upper portion of the absorbent article 20 is then folded toward the rear along second fold F2. The present invention is not limited to the folding method described above. Alternatively, the absorbent article 20 can be compacted by folding along a pair of first folds F1, F1 and second fold F2 in a valley-shaped fold, with the rear (dorsal) side of the absorbent article 20 facing outward.

[0098] (Incision 18)

[0099] Figure 8 A is a diagram showing a state where the storage bag 10 is grasped with fingers from the front and rear sides in the front-back direction. Figure 8 B is viewed from the side Figure 8 A is a diagram of the storage bag 10.

[0100] Typically, in many cases, packages containing absorbent articles (such as the container 1 of the present embodiment) are displayed in a sealed state in stores. In addition, when volatile components such as fragrances are added to the absorbent articles contained therein, people who want to buy the packages cannot smell the fragrance of the components when purchasing them, and have to imagine the fragrance from the text described on the packages and buy the packages. Since fragrances, etc. act on the buyer's senses (smell), there are often cases where the buyer notices that the fragrance is different from the imagined fragrance or the fragrance they like after opening the package. At the same time, in packages that are in an unsealed state, there is also the problem that the volatile components contained in the absorbent articles, etc. leak out of the package before use, making the fragrance ineffective when the package is opened.

[0101] In this regard, the storage bag 10 of the storage body 1 of this embodiment includes a cutout 18 ( Figure 1 ). In addition, if Figure 8 A and Figure 8As shown in FIG. 2B , in the internal space S of the individual package 30 containing the absorbent article 20, the inner surface of one side (the inner surface of the front portion 11) and the inner surface of the other side (the inner surface of the rear portion 12) of the storage bag 10 facing each other in the front-to-back direction can contact each other. Specifically, when a customer who wants to buy the storage bag 10 in a store grabs the storage bag 10 with his fingers or the like, the inner surface of one side and the inner surface of the other side can contact each other ( Figure 8 B). As a result, the pressure in the internal space S of the storage bag 10 increases, which causes the air to be discharged from the internal space S to the outside through the cutout 18 ( Figure 8 A) During the period from shipment from the factory to display in a store, etc., the internal space S of the individual package 30 containing the absorbent article 20 is filled with air containing volatile fragrance. Therefore, by venting this minimal amount of air through the cutout 18, the customer can actually feel the fragrance of the fragrance before purchasing. In addition, packaging the absorbent article 20 in the individual package 30 allows the hygienic state to be maintained even with the cutout 18. The position where the inner surface of one side and the inner surface of the other side contact each other can be at Figure 8 The space in the left-right direction of the storage bag 10 shown in A is not occupied by the individual packaging member 30, and the space above the storage bag 10 is not occupied by the individual packaging member 30. It should be noted that the increase in pressure in the internal space S is also caused by the increase in the temperature of the environment in which the storage body 1 is stored.

[0102] Furthermore, the cutouts 18 are provided so as to penetrate the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 of the storage bag 10. Therefore, when the pressure increases due to, for example, grasping the storage bag 10, the air in the storage space S of the storage bag 10 flies out through the cutouts 18 in the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12. This allows the volatilized fragrance to come into contact with the customer more easily, making it easier for the customer to feel the fragrance components.

[0103] It should be noted that the cutout 18 does not need to be formed so as to penetrate both the front portion 11 and the back portion 12 of the storage bag 10; it is sufficient that the cutout 18 is provided at least on the front portion 11 of the storage bag 10. The front portion 11 of the storage bag 10 is the surface (front surface) of the storage body 1. Since the cutout 18 is provided on the front portion 11, the air containing the volatile fragrance is squeezed out from the front surface of the storage body 1. This squeezed air is more likely to reach the vicinity of the face of the customer who picks up the storage body 1, that is, it is more likely to reach the mucous membranes of the eyes or mouth, which are more susceptible to the volatile fragrance components. This makes it easier for the customer to perceive the fragrance (volatile components).

[0104] Furthermore, if the volatile component imparted to the absorbent article 20 is the aforementioned cooling agent or warming agent, the interior space S of the storage bag 10 is filled with the volatile cooling agent or warming agent. Thus, by bringing the inner surfaces of the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 into contact with each other, air is expelled from the cutout 18, allowing the customer to actually feel the cooling or warming effect before purchasing.

[0105] Furthermore, a sensory evaluation was conducted to verify whether the air leaking from the storage bag 10 could actually be perceived as having a fragrance, a cooling sensation, or the like. The test method for this sensory evaluation is as follows. The following items were prepared: a sanitary napkin and two filter papers as the base material for the fragrance coating; menthol as the fragrance; and an aluminum vapor deposition bag as the storage bag 10. The test procedures were as follows: 1) Approximately 0.1g of dissolved menthol was dripped onto the filter paper or sanitary napkin; 2) the filter paper or sanitary napkin with menthol dripped onto it was placed in the aluminum vapor deposition bag, with the edges of the bag secured with tape so that it could easily stand upright; 3) the filter paper or sanitary napkin was placed in an environment at 50°C for 16 hours to promote the volatilization of the menthol; 4) after the bag was left at room temperature for 1 hour, a 2mm circular hole was punched with a toothpick; and 5) the bag was manually pressed to confirm whether the menthol leaked out and whether a fragrance or cooling sensation could be perceived. The fragrance amount per container 1 was approximately 0.1g, so the amount of menthol dripped was 0.1g. Five subjects were asked to squeeze the bags prepared according to the above steps with their fingers to confirm whether they could sense a fragrance or a cooling sensation. When the coated substrate was a sanitary napkin, all five subjects sensed a fragrance and reported a cooling sensation in their eyes. Similarly, even when the coated substrate was two sheets of filter paper, all five subjects sensed a fragrance and reported a cooling sensation in their eyes. Thus, it was confirmed that both a fragrance and a cooling sensation could be sensed in the air containing the volatile fragrance components released from the 2 mm hole.

[0106] Furthermore, in sensory evaluation tests, similar cooling sensations were observed when using not only the aforementioned aluminum vapor deposition bags but also polyethylene (PE) / polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) packaging. Furthermore, in these sensory evaluation tests, it was confirmed that the same effects were achieved when menthyl lactate was used in place of menthol, and that a warming effect was achieved when butyl vanillyl ether was used in place of menthol.

[0107] Considering that the air in the internal space S moves due to the customer touching the storage bag 10, it is preferable that the storage bag 10 has the following structure. Figure 1 As shown, it is preferred that in the front-to-back direction (through Figure 1When viewing the container 1 in the front-to-back direction (in the direction of the paper), the sum of the length LL1 from the left end of the individual packaging member 30 in the left-to-right direction to the left end of the internal space S in the left-to-right direction, and the length LR1 from the right end of the individual packaging member 30 in the left-to-right direction to the right end of the internal space S in the left-to-right direction, is equal to or greater than the maximum length of the container 1 in the front-to-back direction (i.e., the maximum thickness of the container 1). With this configuration, when viewing the container 1 in the front-to-back direction, compared to a case where the sum of the lengths LL1 and LR1 (i.e., the sum of the lengths of the unoccupied portions not occupied by the individual packaging members 30) is less than the maximum length of the container 1 in the front-to-back direction (less than the maximum thickness), the total length of the unoccupied portions is equal to or greater than the maximum thickness of the container 1. This allows air to be moved to the outside when squeezing the container 1 with a finger or the like, while reducing the possibility of negative effects (such as damage to the absorbent article 20) due to contact with the individual packaging member 30 (absorbent article 20) in the container 10.

[0108] Furthermore, it is considered that the independent package 30 moves slightly in the left-right direction within the storage bag 10. However, in this regard, in the internal space S of the storage bag 10, a portion is provided in which the inner surface of one side (the inner surface of the front portion 11) can be in contact with the inner surface of the other side (the inner surface of the rear portion 12) in at least one of the two side portions in the left-right direction. When a customer grasps the storage body 1 as a product with his fingers, in many cases, the customer usually grasps the lateral (left-right direction) end of the storage body 1. Therefore, by providing a portion that can be in contact with at least one of the two side portions in the left-right direction, the inner surfaces come into contact with each other when the storage body is grasped and air is squeezed out from the cutout 18. Thus, the customer can actually feel the fragrance contained in the absorbent article 20.

[0109] Furthermore, if the portion where the inner surfaces of the storage bag 10 can contact each other is provided in at least one of the left and right side portions, and if the cutouts 18 are similarly provided in the left and right side portions, there is a risk that the cutouts 18 will be blocked when the customer grasps the storage bag 10. However, as in the present embodiment, by providing the cutouts 18 on the upper side of the storage bag 10, the risk of the cutouts 18 being blocked by the customer's hand is reduced, allowing air to be discharged through the cutouts 18.

[0110] Similarly, to allow customers to sense the volatile components contained within the air expelled from the slit 18, it is preferable that the individual packaging member 30 and the slit 18 not overlap in the front-to-back direction when the container 1 is upright with the bottom portion 13 of the storage bag 10 facing downward. The "upright position" here refers to the following: With the container 1 placed on the loading surface MS with its bottom portion 13 facing downward, the container 1 is manually grasped, then lifted approximately 3 cm from the loading surface MS, and then dropped onto the loading surface MS. After repeating this five times, the container 1 is allowed to stand on the loading surface MS. If the individual packaging member 30 is positioned overlapping with the slit 18, air is difficult to escape from the slit 18. However, when the container 1 is upright, the individual packaging member 30 is positioned below the slit 18. The individual packaging member 30 and the slit 18 not overlapping each other prevents interference with the movement of air from the slit 18.

[0111] Furthermore, examples of materials for the packaging member 31 of the individual package 30 of this embodiment include nonwoven fabric sheets, resin films, and the like. When the packaging member 31 is formed from a nonwoven fabric sheet, components such as volatile fragrances, cooling agents, or warming agents are more likely to leak from the individual package 30 through the nonwoven fabric sheet, making it easier for the volatile components to fill the interior space S of the container 1. Consequently, even with minimal air expulsion from the cutout 18, volatile components such as fragrances are more likely to migrate to the outside, making them more easily perceptible to the customer.

[0112] When the material constituting the packaging member 31 is a resin film (e.g., polyethylene or polypropylene), it has a property that makes it difficult for air to pass therethrough compared to a non-woven fabric sheet. Therefore, it is considered that the volatile fragrance contained in the absorbent article 20 is less likely to leak through the packaging member 31 than when the material constituting the packaging member 31 is a non-woven fabric sheet. Figure 6 As shown in the partially enlarged view of FIG. 1A , the sealing portions (joining portions) 32 and 33 of the individual package 30 of this embodiment are provided with press-fit portions 40 and non-press-fit portions 41. Figure 6The partially enlarged view of A is shown in a rectangular shape, with the non-pressed portion 41 representing the portion of the seals 32 and 33 excluding the press-fit portion 40. The press-fit portion 40 is in a state where portions of the packaging member 31 are compressed and in contact with each other, making it difficult for the volatile fragrance of the absorbent article 20 to leak out. However, in the non-pressed portion, portions of the packaging member 31 are not compressed, making it easy for air to leak out from the non-pressed portion. Furthermore, since the absorbent article 20 and the packaging member 31 are not bonded to each other by adhesive or the like, the absorbent article 20 is able to move within the individual package 30. As a result, during shipment, the movement of the product (container 1) causes the absorbent article 20 to move within the individual package 30, generating air flow. Consequently, the volatilized fragrance components leak from the non-pressed portion 41 of the individual package 30, filling the internal space S of the storage bag 10 with the fragrance components. As described above, when the packaging member of the individual package 30 is a resin film, the customer can also sense the fragrance when squeezing the storage bag 10.

[0113] Furthermore, when the sealing portions 32 and 33 of the individual package 30 are viewed in plan, the total area of ​​the non-crimped portion 41 is larger than the opening area of ​​the cutout 18. Regarding the opening area of ​​the cutout 18 in this embodiment, although the width of the cutout 18 is 2 mm, as long as the pressure in the internal space S does not rise, the cutout 18 is in a closed (covered) state, and therefore the opening area is zero. That is, the flavoring components leak from the individual package 30 through the non-crimped portion 41, while air moves from the internal space S to the outside only through the cutout 18 in the storage bag 10. As long as the pressure in the internal space S does not change, the opening area of ​​the cutout 18 is zero, which makes it difficult for the flavoring components (volatile components) in the internal space S to escape to the outside.

[0114] As described above, the individual package 30 is provided with sealing portions (joining portions) 32 and 33 at the upper and lower ends, respectively. Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown in Figure 2B, when the individual package 30 is housed in the storage bag 10, each individual package 30 includes a folded portion 38 between the absorbent article 20 and the seal 33 located at the lower end, which folds the packaging member 31 in the front-to-back direction. The folded portion 38 is formed by folding the packaging member 31 (which is a flexible sheet) when the individual package 30 is brought into contact with the bottom portion 13 of the storage bag 10. By folding the packaging member 31 between the absorbent article 20 and the seal 33 located at the lower end of the individual package 30, the flow of air that would leak out of the individual package 30 through the seal 33 is suppressed, making it difficult for the fragrance component (volatile component) in the absorbent article 20 to leak out of the seal 33. Therefore, compared to a situation where both the seals 32 and 33 located at the upper and lower ends of the individual package 30 leak, the leakage of volatile components in the absorbent article 20 can be suppressed. The internal space S of the storage bag 10 only needs to be filled with the volatilized fragrance component to the extent that the user can sense the fragrance component in the air discharged from the slit 18. Therefore, the bent portion 38 prevents leakage, making it easier to retain the volatile component until the absorbent article 20 is used. For example, if the volatile component is a cooling agent or a warming agent, deterioration of the cooling or warming function can be suppressed.

[0115] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the multiple individual packages 30 are stored so that the left-right direction of each individual package 30 aligns with the left-right direction of the storage bag 10. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the individual packages 30 may be stored so that the left-right direction of each individual package 30 aligns with the front-to-back direction of the storage bag 10. In this case, a folded portion 38 is formed between the absorbent article 20 and the seal portion 33 of the individual package 30, formed by folding the packaging member 31 in the left-right direction. Similarly, the volatile components contained in the absorbent article 20 are less likely to leak out, thereby suppressing the functional effects of the components.

[0116] Figure 9 18 is an enlarged image of a cross section of the cutout 18. In the enlarged image, the cutout 18 is Figure 9 The image is cut at the middle portion (in the direction through the paper). An image of the cut surface is captured at 300x magnification using a microscope (a digital microscope VHX-1000 manufactured by Keyence Corporation). This image shows the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12, which are approximately 1 mm long in the vertical direction, as a cut surface including the incision 18.

[0117] The incision 18 is formed by penetrating a cutting knife into the storage bag 10 from the front portion 11 side toward the rear portion 12 side in a state where the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12 overlap each other. Figure 9The cutout 18 shown has a longitudinal direction (in the longitudinal direction) of the cutout 18 in the front portion 11. Figure 9 In the direction of the paper, the cutting surface 11ax on one side and the cutting surface 11ay on the other side are extended. In addition, in the rear portion 12, the cut 18 has a cutting surface 12ax on one side and a cutting surface 12ay on the other side. It should be noted that the "cut surface" here refers to the portion of the front portion 11 (rear portion 12) extending upward from the upper end of the cut 18 and downward from the lower end of the cut 18 by approximately 50μm to 100μm (0.05mm to 0.1mm). In addition, Figure 9 The illustrated state of the cutout 18 represents a state in which the pressure in the internal space S of the container 1 (containment bag 10) remains unchanged. The phrase "a state in which the pressure in the internal space S remains unchanged" refers to a state in which a person, such as a customer, does not touch the container bag 10. Specifically, it refers to a state in which the container 1 is removed from its factory box and displayed standing upright in a store. It is assumed that changes in the pressure in the internal space S occur when a person squeezes or grasps the container 1 (containment bag 10) with their fingers, for example.

[0118] exist Figure 9 In the enlarged image, when the pressure in the internal space S does not change in this way, the incision 18 has a portion NS where the cut surface 11ax, the cut surface 11ay, and the cut surface 12ay are in contact. Since the cut surfaces are in contact with each other in the front-to-back direction of the storage bag 10, as long as the pressure in the internal space S does not change, it is difficult for the air in the internal space S to leak out from the portion NS. That is, the portion NS is a portion where the internal space S and the outside are not connected to each other. Preferably, such a portion NS where the internal space S and the outside are not connected is set to extend over the entire length of the incision 18 in the longitudinal direction. In a natural state, the larger this non-connected portion NS is, the more it can suppress the fragrance component (volatile component) from leaking out from the incision 18.

[0119] In addition, the cutout 18 of this embodiment is formed by penetrating the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12. However, if the cutout 18 is formed only on one of the front portion 11 and the rear portion 12, for example, on the front portion 11, air will not be exhausted from the rear portion 12 side. In this case, if the cutout 18 is formed on each cut surface ( Figure 9 The cut surfaces 11ax and 11ay in the back face 12 are in contact with each other, and the inner space S and the outer portion that are not connected are formed in the same manner. Thus, as long as the pressure in the inner space S does not change, it is possible to make it difficult for air to be discharged.

[0120] In addition, if Figure 9As shown, in this embodiment, the cut surface 11ax on one side of the cutout 18 and the cut surface 11ay on the other side have a portion where the cut surfaces 11ax and 11ay contact each other. Since the cut surfaces adjacent to each other in the vertical direction have a portion in contact with each other, the air inside the storage bag 10 is unlikely to leak to the outside, and the volatile components contained in the internal space S of the storage bag 10 can be retained until the necessary amount of air is expelled to the outside by grasping the storage bag 10 with fingers.

[0121] In addition, when the incision 18 is formed, the thickness of the ends of the incision 18 (i.e., the cut surface 11ax and the cut surface 11ay) becomes thinner and the rigidity is reduced. That is, the front-to-back length (thickness) of the cut surface 11ax on one side and the cut surface 11ay on the other side are both smaller than the thickness of the base material in the portion of the storage bag 10 where the incision 18 is not formed (here, the thickness of the portion of the front portion 11 that does not include the incision 18). In addition, the same applies to the cut surface 12ax and the cut surface 12ay. Therefore, as described above, there is a portion where the cut surfaces of the incision 18 (cut surfaces 11ax and 11ay) are in contact with each other, so that the air in the internal space S is difficult to leak. Moreover, even when the storage bag 10 is squeezed by hand with a certain degree of force, the lower rigidity can make it easy for air to leak from the incision 18.

[0122] When forming the incision 18, the cutting knife is inserted from the front portion 11 side, so that Figure 9 As shown in the enlarged view of FIG, of the cut surface 11ax and the cut surface 11ay on the front side of the front portion 11, at least the cut surface 11ax has a structure that is slightly deeper toward the interior of the storage bag 10. That is, the cut surface 11ax on one side faces the internal space S side. In the case where the cut surface 11ax (or the cut surface 11ay) of the cutout 18 faces the outside of the storage bag 10, there is a risk that air will easily leak excessively from the internal space S through the cutout 18. However, since at least the cut surface 11ax (or the cut surface 11ay) faces the internal space S side, the air inside is unlikely to leak unless the pressure in the internal space S of the storage bag 10 rises, so that the leakage of volatile fragrance components can be suppressed.

[0123] Back to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the cutout 18 is provided on the upper side of the storage bag 10 in the vertical direction, more specifically, above the sealing portion 14. With this configuration, before the container 1 is opened, air in the internal space S is released through the cutout 18, allowing the aroma to be perceived. However, after opening, the storage bag 10 is sealed by the sealing portion 14, allowing the volatile components that fill the internal space S to remain.

[0124] In addition, Figure 1In the embodiment, in which the strip-shaped region is arranged to extend in the left-right direction so as to connect between the pair of notches 17, the cutout 18 is provided in the strip-shaped region extending in the left-right direction. That is, the cutout 18 is provided on an extension of the notches 17 in the left-right direction. This arrangement of the cutout 18 assists in tearing the storage bag 10, making it easier to open the storage bag 10.

[0125] Furthermore, as in this embodiment, the presence of the plurality of cutouts 18 allows the customer to more easily feel the volatile fragrance components when grasping the storage bag 10. Furthermore, despite the provision of the plurality of cutouts 18, air is unlikely to leak from the internal space S unless necessary force is applied to the storage bag 10, thereby suppressing the leakage of volatile components.

[0126] ===Other Implementation Methods===

[0127] The above embodiments have been described to facilitate understanding of the present invention, rather than to interpret the present invention in a limiting sense. Without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure, the present disclosure may be modified or improved in various ways, and the present disclosure includes its equivalents.

[0128] In the above embodiment, the joints (sealing portions 32 and 33) of the individual package 30 are provided at both ends in the vertical direction of the individual package 30, and the individual package 30 is housed such that the lower end of the individual package 30 contacts the bottom surface portion 13 of the housing bag 10. However, the structure is not limited thereto. Figure 10 : is a diagram showing a modified example of the container 1. The main difference of this modified example is that the container 1 has a substantially rectangular shape, and the independent package 30 includes joints (sealing portions) 39, 39 at both ends in the left-right direction where parts of the packaging member 31 are joined to each other. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements as those of the present embodiment described above. In this modified example, when the independent package 30 is housed in the container bag 10, the independent package 30 includes a sealing portion 39, 39 at both ends in the left-right direction, which is formed by connecting the absorbent article 20 and the sealing portions 39, 39 in the front-to-back direction (in the left-to-right direction). Figure 10 The bent portion 38 is formed by folding the packaging member 31 in the front-to-back direction (in the direction through the paper). The bent portion 38 in this modified example is formed by folding the packaging member 31 (which is a flexible sheet) in the front-to-back direction when the individual package 30 (absorbent article 20) is placed in the storage bag 10.

[0129] It should be noted that the folded state of the folding portion 38 of this modification is an example, and the folding portion 38 may be used to fold the packaging member 31 in the front-to-back direction between the absorbent article 20 and the sealing portion 39 located in at least one of the left-right end portions of the individual packaging member 30. Figure 10As shown, there is no limitation on the individual packages 30 being stored so that the left-right direction of the individual packages 30 is aligned with the left-right direction of the storage bag 10. When the individual packages 30 are stored so that the left-right direction of each individual package 30 is aligned with the front-back direction of the storage bag 10, a bent portion 38 formed by folding the packaging member 31 in the left-right direction is formed between the seal portions 39, 39 of the absorbent article 20 and the individual package 30.

[0130] In the individual package 30, the fragrance component (volatile component) of the absorbent article 20 is likely to leak out from the seals 39, 39 at both ends in the left and right directions. However, in the portion where the bend 38 is provided, the flow of air that would leak from the seals 39, 39 is suppressed, making it difficult for the volatile components of the absorbent article 20 to leak out. The bend 38 suppresses the leakage of the volatile components from the individual package 30, making it easy to retain the components until the absorbent article 20 is used, which can suppress the functional effects of the volatile components (fragrance, cooling agent or warming agent) from being reduced. It should be noted that the fold is formed on the outside relative to the absorbent article 20, which makes it possible to suppress the reduction in fit caused by the formation of unexpected folds on the absorbent article 20.

[0131] In the above embodiment, the cutouts 18 are provided on the extension lines of the notches 17 in the left-right direction of the storage bag 10. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the cutouts 18 may be provided above the pair of notches 17. In this case, when the storage bag 10 is torn to open it, for example, even if the storage bag 10 is mistakenly torn upward relative to the left-right extension lines of the notches 17, the presence of the cutouts 18 can help prevent the tear from reaching above the cutouts 18. In other words, the cutouts 18 can suppress the possibility of the tear from mistakenly reaching above the left-right extension lines of the notches 17.

[0132] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the cutout 18 is provided on the extension line of the notch portion 17 in the left-right direction of the storage bag 10. However, the construction is not limited thereto, and the cutout may be provided between the sealing portion 14 and the pair of notches 17. When the pair of notches 17 are used as guides for tearing the storage bag 10, even if, for example, the storage bag 10 is mistakenly torn toward the sealing portion 14, the presence of the cutout 18 can help prevent the tear from reaching below the cutout 18 (on the side of the sealing portion 14). Furthermore, if the cutout 18 is provided near the sealing portion 14, the air leaking from the cutout 18 can alleviate the bulging of a portion of the sealing portion 14 of the storage body 1 in the front-to-back direction due to the thickness of the sealing portion 14 in the state before unsealing.

[0133] Reference Signs List

[0134] 1: Absorbent article container (container),

[0135] 10: Storage bag, 10D: Lower end,

[0136] 10E: opening, 10S: side seal,

[0137] 11: front face (front surface), 11ax: cut surface, 11ay: cut surface,

[0138] 11e: end, 11ed: lower end,

[0139] 12: rear face (rear surface), 12ax: cut surface, 12ay: cut surface,

[0140] 12e: end, 12ed: lower end,

[0141] 13: bottom portion (bottom surface), 13a: part, 13b: part, 13c: part, 14: sealing part,

[0142] 16: Sealing part, 17: Notch part, 18: Cutout,

[0143] 20: Absorbent articles (pants-type sanitary napkins),

[0144] 21: Outer body, 22: Absorbent body,

[0145] 30: Independent packaging,

[0146] 31: Packaging components,

[0147] 32: Joint (sealing part),

[0148] 33: Joint (sealing part),

[0149] 35: Take the exit,

[0150] 36: end,

[0151] 37: end,

[0152] 38: bending part, 39: sealing part,

[0153] 40: crimping part, 41: non-crimping part,

[0154] A1: folded position, A2: folded position,

[0155] CL: Central Line,

[0156] F1: first fold, F2: second fold,

[0157] LL1: length, LR1: length,

[0158] MS: mounting surface, NS: non-connected part,

[0159] S: internal space (accommodation space),

[0160] WE1: Area, WE2: Area

Claims

1. An absorbent article container having an up-down direction, a left-right direction, and a front-back direction intersecting each other, The absorbent article housing comprises: absorbent articles; an individual package in which the absorbent article is individually packaged; as well as a receiving bag for receiving the independent package; The absorbent article includes a volatile fragrance, In the inner space of the receiving bag for receiving the absorbent article, The inner surface of one side of the storage bag and the inner surface of the other side of the storage bag facing each other in the front-rear direction can contact each other, The receiving bag has a cutout. When the pressure in the internal space increases, the storage bag can discharge air from the internal space to the outside through the cutout. wherein a plurality of said independent packages are contained, The storage bag has a pair of notches at both ends in the left and right directions. The storage bag is torn in the left-right direction starting from at least one of the pair of notches to form an opening for taking out the absorbent article. The storage bag includes a sealing portion capable of opening and closing and sealing the opening, and The cutout is provided above the sealing portion.

2. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein: The volatile flavoring agent is either a cooling agent or a warming agent.

3. The absorbent article container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: In the internal space of the receiving bag, A portion where the inner surface of the one side and the inner surface of the other side can contact each other is provided on at least one of the two side portions in the left-right direction.

4. The absorbent article container according to claim 3, wherein: The cutout is provided on an upper side of the accommodation bag in the up-down direction.

5. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The sum of the length from the left end of the independent package in the left-right direction to the left end of the internal space in the left-right direction when viewed in the front-to-back direction, and the length from the right end of the independent package in the left-right direction to the right end of the internal space in the left-right direction when viewed in the front-to-back direction is equal to or greater than the maximum length of the container in the front-to-back direction.

6. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The receiving bag includes a bottom surface, and In a state where the housing is standing upright with the bottom surface positioned downward, When viewed in the front-to-back direction, the individual packaging piece and the cutout do not overlap.

7. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein: The individual package includes a packaging member that packages the absorbent article, and The packaging member is formed of a nonwoven fabric sheet.

8. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The individual package includes a packaging member for packaging the absorbent article. The packaging member is formed of a resin film, The individual package includes a sealing portion where parts of the packaging members are joined to each other, The sealing portion includes a crimping portion and a non-crimping portion, The crimping portion is a portion where a portion of the packaging member is compressed and joined. The non-press-joined portion is a portion of the packaging member that is not press-joined, and When the sealing portion is viewed in a plan view, the total area of ​​the non-crimped portion is larger than the opening area of ​​the cutout.

9. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein: The cutout is provided on at least one of the front surface and the rear surface of the receiving bag, and The cutout has a portion where the internal space and the outside are not in communication with each other when the pressure in the internal space does not change.

10. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The incision is at least arranged on the front surface of the receiving bag.

11. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The incision is provided in a manner of penetrating the front surface and the rear surface of the accommodation bag.

12. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The incision is provided on at least one of the front surface and the rear surface of the storage bag. The incision includes a cut surface on one side and a cut surface on the other side, both extending along the length direction of the incision, and The cut surface on one side and the cut surface on the other side have a portion in contact with each other.

13. The absorbent article container according to claim 12, wherein: The length of each of the cut surface on one side and the cut surface on the other side in the front-back direction is smaller than the thickness of the base material of the storage bag at a portion where the notch is not formed.

14. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The incision is provided on at least one of the front surface and the rear surface of the storage bag. The incision includes a cut surface on one side and a cut surface on the other side, both extending along the length direction of the incision, and At least one of the cut surface on one side and the cut surface on the other side faces the inner space.

15. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The receiving bag is provided with a plurality of the incisions.

16. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The oxygen permeability of the storage bag is 200cc / m 2 / day / atm or less.

17. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The cutout is provided in a strip-shaped region extending in the left-right direction, the strip-shaped region connecting the pair of notched portions.

18. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The cutout is provided above the pair of notched portions.

19. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The cutout is provided between the sealing portion and the pair of notched portions.

20. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The individual package includes a packaging member for packaging the absorbent article. The individual package includes a sealing portion in both the upper end portion and the lower end portion, The sealing portion is a portion where parts of the packaging member are joined to each other, and when the individual package is housed in the housing bag, The individual package includes a bent portion between the absorbent article and the sealing portion at the lower end portion, The bent portion is a portion of the packaging member that is folded in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction.

21. The absorbent article container according to claim 1, wherein The individual package includes a packaging member for packaging the absorbent article. The individual package includes a sealing portion at both ends in the left and right directions. The sealing portion is a portion where parts of the packaging member are joined to each other, and when the individual package is housed in the housing bag, The individual package includes a bent portion between the absorbent article and the seal portion located in at least one of the two end portions in the left-right direction. The bent portion is a portion of the packaging member that is folded in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction.

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