Absorbent article for pets

Abstract

To inhibit an absorbent article for pets from being deformed unintentionally. In one aspect, a waist-circumferential pet absorbent article is provided which is worn by being wrapped around the waist of a pet. The pet absorbent article includes a main body portion having a transverse shape including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and including a surface sheet disposed on a skin surface side, a back sheet disposed on a non-skin surface side, and an absorbent body disposed between the surface sheet and the back sheet, the main body portion having a first end portion disposed on one side of the absorbent body in the longitudinal direction and a second end portion disposed on the other side of the absorbent body in the longitudinal direction, and a fastening member provided at the first end portion and configured to fasten the first end portion and the second end portion, the fastening member having a width in the lateral direction that is greater than half the width of the absorbent body in the lateral direction, and the absorbent body having a linear compression portion to which embossing is applied.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to absorbent products for pets. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a wrap-around pet diaper worn around the waist of pets such as dogs or cats. This pet diaper has a liquid-permeable surface sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the surface sheet and the back sheet. Multiple protrusions, formed by embossing, are formed on the absorbent core. The protrusions are arranged at equal intervals along their long sides, and adjacent protrusions are arranged in staggered positions along their width.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-152258 Utility Model Content

[0006] The problem to be solved by the utility model

[0007] In the aforementioned pet diapers, because multiple protrusions are spaced apart, stress concentration can sometimes occur between these protrusions, creating points of bending. Therefore, the pet diaper may sometimes deform unexpectedly during use. If the pet diaper deforms during use, a gap may form between the diaper and the pet's body, potentially leading to urine leakage.

[0008] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide an absorbent pet product that can suppress accidental deformation.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] In one embodiment, a wrap-around absorbent pet garment is provided for wearing around a pet's waist. The absorbent pet garment comprises: a main body having an elongated shape including a long side and a short side, and including a surface sheet disposed on the skin side, a back sheet disposed on the non-skin side, and an absorbent body disposed between the surface sheet and the back sheet; the main body having a first end disposed on one side of the absorbent body relative to the long side and a second end disposed on the other side of the absorbent body relative to the long side; and a locking member provided at the first end, configured to engage the first end and the second end, the width of the locking member in the short side direction being greater than half the width of the absorbent body in the short side direction, and the absorbent body having a linear compression portion with an embossed finish.

[0011] The pet absorbent article described above comprises an absorbent body with a linear compression section. The compression section, which has undergone embossing, has higher bending rigidity than other parts. Therefore, by having a linear compression section, deformation of the compression section in the extending direction can be suppressed. Consequently, according to this pet absorbent article, accidental deformation can be suppressed.

[0012] In one embodiment, the compression portion may be configured such that, when viewed from the thickness direction of the main body, it forms a lattice-like structure within the absorbent body. By forming the compression portion in a lattice-like structure, the bending rigidity of the main body in both the long and short sides can be increased. Therefore, according to this absorbent pet article, accidental deformation can be effectively suppressed.

[0013] In one embodiment, the compression section may include a first compression groove extending along a first direction inclined relative to both the long and short sides; and a second compression groove extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction. By including a first compression groove extending along the first direction and a second compression groove extending along the second direction, the bending rigidity of the main body in both the long and short sides can be improved. Therefore, according to this absorbent pet article, accidental deformation can be effectively suppressed.

[0014] In one configuration, the first compression groove and the second compression groove may intersect each other. In this case, the bending rigidity of the main body can be further improved.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first and second compression grooves may extend continuously along the first and second directions, respectively, covering the entire area of ​​the absorbent body in the short-side direction. In this embodiment, since the bending rigidity of the main body in the short-side direction can be further increased, shrinkage of the pet absorbent item in the short-side direction can be suppressed during wear. As a result, the fit of the pet absorbent item can be improved.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first compression groove and the second compression groove may be configured such that they extend continuously along the first and second directions for more than one-third of the length of the absorbent in the long side direction, respectively. In this embodiment, since the bending rigidity of the main body in the long side direction can be further improved, accidental deformation of the absorbent item for pets can be effectively suppressed.

[0017] In one embodiment, a portion of the compression section may be formed at the edge of the absorbent in either the long or short side direction. In this embodiment, since the corner of the absorbent's edge is removed at the location where the compression section is formed, the skin feel of the absorbent garment for pets is improved when worn.

[0018] In one embodiment, the main body may include a pair of wing portions disposed on the outer side of the absorbent body in the short-side direction. Each pair of wing portions includes a telescopic member that can extend and retract in the long-side direction, extending throughout the entire area of ​​each wing portion in the long-side direction. In this embodiment, since the pair of wing portions extend and retract throughout the entire area in the long-side direction in a manner that follows the pet's movements, the pair of wing portions can be brought into close contact with the pet's body. Therefore, the compatibility of absorbent items for pets can be improved.

[0019] In one embodiment, the engaging member may include a plurality of hooks for engaging with the second end and is provided on the non-skin-side surface of the back panel. In this embodiment, the engaging member provided on the back panel can engage with the surface panel of the second end from the skin-side. Since the engaging member is visually identifiable from the outside, it is easy to wear absorbent pet clothing.

[0020] In one embodiment, the engaging member may include a plurality of hooks for engaging with the second end and is disposed on the skin-side surface of the surface sheet. In this embodiment, the engaging member disposed on the surface sheet can engage with the back sheet of the second end from the non-skin-side side. At this time, since the second end is disposed on the skin-side side compared to the first end, peeling of the second end that would cause the absorbent pet product to fall off can be prevented.

[0021] One method of constructing a pet absorbent article involves a pair of leak-proof flaps on the outer side of the absorbent body in the short-side direction. These flaps include a front leak-proof flap on one side of the short-side and a rear leak-proof flap on the other side. The rear leak-proof flap is folded back outward in the short-side direction, with a portion overlapping other parts. At both ends in the long-side direction, a portion of the rear leak-proof flap is pressed against other parts for temporary engagement. In this method, by temporarily engaging a portion of the rear leak-proof flap with other parts, the rear leak-proof flap is tilted outward in the short-side direction when unfolded. By wearing the pet absorbent article on the pet in this state, it can be easily positioned correctly, thus suppressing urinary leakage.

[0022] In one embodiment, the device may be configured such that telescopic members capable of extending and retracting along their longitudinal direction are respectively installed on the front and rear leak-proof panels, and the telescopic member installed on at least one of the front and rear leak-proof panels is colored in a different color than the front and rear leak-proof panels. By coloring at least one of the front and rear leak-proof panels, they can be easily visually identified, thus making it easy to wear the pet absorbent material in the appropriate position.

[0023] In one embodiment, the telescopic member installed on the front leak-proof panel is colored so that it can be visually identified through the front leak-proof panel, and the telescopic member installed on the rear leak-proof panel has a color of the same family as the rear leak-proof panel. By coloring the telescopic member of the front leak-proof panel, the front and back orientation of the pet absorbent item can be easily identified, allowing the pet absorbent item to be worn with the correct orientation.

[0024] In one embodiment, the back panel may be configured such that a guide mark is provided on the non-skin side of the back panel to guide the wearing direction of the pet absorbent item in the short side direction. By providing the guide mark on the non-skin side of the back panel, the front-back orientation of the pet absorbent item can be easily identified when viewed from the non-skin side, allowing the pet absorbent item to be worn with the correct orientation.

[0025] Effects of the utility model

[0026] According to this disclosure, it is possible to suppress accidental deformation of absorbent materials for pets. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an absorbent pet article 1 according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a side view of a pet absorbent product.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a plan view of a pet absorbent product from the non-skin side.

[0030] Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of pet absorbent item 1 along line A-A.

[0031] Figure 5 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the pet absorbent item 1 along the B-B line.

[0032] Figure 6 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the C-C line pet absorbent item 1.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a planar view of the absorbent from the side of the skin.

[0034] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the correct order for dressing your pet with absorbent materials.

[0035] Figure 9 It shows that it continues from Figure 8 A diagram showing the order of events. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same elements, and repeated descriptions are omitted. To facilitate understanding, some parts of the drawings are sometimes simplified or exaggerated, and dimensions, proportions, angles, etc., are not limited to those depicted in the drawings.

[0037] The following describes an absorbent pet product according to one embodiment. Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a pet absorbent article 1 (hereinafter referred to as "absorbent article 1") according to an embodiment. Figure 2 This is a top view of absorbent material 1 viewed from the skin's side (Z1). Figure 3 This is a top view of the absorbent item 1 from the non-skin side Z2. Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of absorbent material 1 along line A-A. Figure 5 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of absorbent material 1 along the B-B line. Figure 6 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of absorbent material 1 along the C-C line. Figures 1-6 The absorbent item 1 shown is a disposable pet diaper that absorbs pet urine.

[0038] Figure 1 The absorbent item 1 is shown in its natural state. The natural state refers to the state in which no external force is applied to the absorbent item 1 for pets. Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 The absorbent article 1 is shown in its unfolded state. The unfolded state refers to the state in which the absorbent article 1 is stretched out until no wrinkles are formed. The skin-side Z1 refers to the side of the absorbent article 1 facing the pet's skin when worn, and the non-skin-side Z2 refers to the side of the absorbent article 1 facing the opposite side to the pet's skin when worn. In the following description, the person who puts the absorbent article 1 on the pet will be referred to as the "user." Typically, the user is the pet's owner. Unless otherwise specified, the following description refers to the positional relationships in the unfolded state.

[0039] In this instruction manual, "pets" broadly includes both vertebrates and invertebrates, typically including pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters. Absorbent Item 1 is particularly suitable for male pets whose urethra is located further forward than the base of their hind legs. For example... Figure 2 as well as Figure 3As shown, the absorbent material 1 extends along a short side direction X, which is aligned with the pet's front-to-back direction (connecting the head and rump), and a long side direction Y, which is aligned with the pet's waist. The short side direction X and the long side direction Y are perpendicular to each other. The thickness direction Z is perpendicular to both the short side direction X and the long side direction Y, including the skin-facing side Z1 when worn and the non-skin-facing side Z2 when worn, facing the opposite side to the pet's skin. The absorbent material 1 is a wrap-around diaper worn around the pet's waist.

[0040] The absorbent article 1 includes a main body 2. The main body 2 has a generally rectangular (horizontally elongated) planar shape including the short side direction X and the long side direction Y. The main body 2 has a front edge 3 disposed at one end in the short side direction X and a rear edge 4 disposed at the other end in the short side direction X. When the absorbent article 1 is worn on a pet, the front edge 3 is disposed on the pet's front leg side, and the rear edge 4 is disposed on the pet's hind leg side. In the following description, the direction in the short side direction X from the rear edge 4 towards the front edge 3 is sometimes referred to as the front side, and the direction in the short side direction X from the front edge 3 towards the rear edge 4 is sometimes referred to as the rear side. Additionally, the main body 2 has a first side edge 5 disposed at one end in the long side direction Y and a second side edge 6 disposed at the other end in the long side direction Y.

[0041] The main body 2 includes: a first end portion 2A disposed on one side of the absorber 30 in the longitudinal direction Y; a second end portion 2B disposed on the other side of the absorber 30 in the longitudinal direction Y; and a central portion 2C disposed in the longitudinal direction Y between the first end portion 2A and the second end portion 2B. The first end portion 2A is the region disposed in the longitudinal direction Y between the absorber 30 and the first side edge 5. The second end portion 2B is the region disposed in the longitudinal direction Y between the absorber 30 and the second side edge 6. The central portion 2C is the region where the absorber 30 is disposed.

[0042] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the main body 2 includes a surface sheet 10, a back sheet 20, an absorbent body 30, and a pair of leak-proof pleats 40. The surface sheet 10 forms the surface of the main body 2 that comes into contact with the pet and is disposed on the skin side Z1. The surface sheet 10 has, for example, permeability that allows the pet's urine to pass through to the absorbent body 30. The surface sheet 10 is located approximately at the center in the short side direction X.

[0043] The back sheet 20 constitutes the outer surface of the main body 2 during wear, positioned on the non-skin side Z2. The back sheet 20 includes a liquid-impermeable back film 21 and a back nonwoven fabric 22 disposed on the non-skin side Z2 relative to the back film 21. In the short-side direction X, the width of the back film 21 is smaller than the width of the back nonwoven fabric 22, and the back nonwoven fabric 22 extends to both sides of the back film 21 in the short-side direction X. The back nonwoven fabric 22 constitutes the outermost layer of the absorbent article 1. Alternatively, the back sheet 20 may not simultaneously include both the back film 21 and the back nonwoven fabric 22; it may consist of only one of them.

[0044] The absorbent 30 is disposed between the surface sheet 10 and the back sheet 20. The absorbent 30 absorbs pet urine. The absorbent 30 has a generally rectangular shape extending in the Y direction along its long side. In one embodiment, the absorbent 30 includes: an absorbent core comprising an absorbent slurry and a superabsorbent polymer (SAP); and a core-covering sheet covering the surface of the absorbent core. The slurry for the absorbent core can be, for example, a chemical slurry, cellulose fiber, synthetic fiber, cellulose acetate, or other cellulose fibers. The superabsorbent polymer can be, for example, a starch-based, acrylic-based, or amino acid-based granular or fibrous polymer. Typically, the core-covering sheet is made of thin paper or nonwoven fabric.

[0045] Figure 7 This is a planar view of the absorber 30 as seen from the skin's side (Z1). (See diagram below.) Figure 7 As shown, the absorbent body 30 has a linear compression section 35. The compression section 35 is a region compressed from the skin-side Z1 to the non-skin-side Z2 by applying an embossing process. Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, when viewed from the skin side Z1, the compression portion 35 is formed in a grid pattern. More specifically, the compression portion 35 includes: a plurality of first compression grooves 36 extending along a first direction inclined relative to the long side direction Y and the short side direction X; and a plurality of second compression grooves 37 extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The plurality of first compression grooves 36 are arranged at approximately equal intervals in the second direction and extend linearly in the first direction. The plurality of second compression grooves 37 are arranged at approximately equal intervals in the first direction and extend linearly in the second direction. The plurality of first compression grooves 36 and the plurality of second compression grooves 37 intersect each other.

[0046] In one implementation, such as Figure 7As shown, the first compression groove 36 and the second compression groove 37 extend continuously along the first and second directions, respectively, covering the entire area of ​​the absorbent 30 in the short-side direction X. Furthermore, the first compression groove 36 and the second compression groove 37 extend continuously along the first and second directions for more than one-third of the length of the absorbent 30 in the long-side direction Y. Therefore, a portion of the compression part 35 is formed at the end edge of the absorbent 30 in the short-side direction X or the long-side direction Y. By forming a portion of the compression part 35 at the end edge of the absorbent 30, the corner of the end edge of the absorbent 30 is eliminated at the location where the compression part 35 is formed. Therefore, the skin feel of the pet absorbent article 1 is improved when worn. Furthermore, "continuously extending" means that the first compression groove 36 and the second compression groove 37 are uninterrupted.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, a pair of leak-proof pleats 40 are disposed on the outside of the absorbent body 30 in the short-side direction X to prevent leakage of pet urine excreted into the absorbent body 30 in the short-side direction X. The pair of leak-proof pleats 40 are disposed such that they cover both sides of the surface sheet 10 in the short-side direction X from the skin side Z1, and extend along the long-side direction Y, covering the entire length of the main body 2. The pair of leak-proof pleats 40 includes a front leak-proof pleat 41 disposed along the front end edge 3 and a rear leak-proof pleat 51 disposed along the rear end edge 4. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the front leak-proof pleat 41 and the rear leak-proof pleat 51 are sometimes collectively referred to as leak-proof pleats 40.

[0048] In one embodiment, the front leak-proof pleat 41 includes: a front leak-proof sheet 42 partially fixed to the surface sheet 10 or the back sheet 20; and a first elastic member 43 engaged with the front leak-proof sheet 42. The rear leak-proof pleat 51 includes: a rear leak-proof sheet 52 partially fixed to the surface sheet 10 or the back sheet 20; and a first elastic member 53 engaged with the rear leak-proof sheet 52. The front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 are respectively made of nonwoven fabric with waterproof or hydrophobic properties. For example, the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 are made of spunbond nonwoven fabric, spunbond nonwoven fabric, thermal bonded nonwoven fabric, meltblown nonwoven fabric, SMS nonwoven fabric, needle-punched nonwoven fabric, hot-air nonwoven fabric, etc.

[0049] The front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 each have a longitudinally elongated shape in the long side direction Y, extending along the long side direction Y throughout the entire length of the main body 2. Figure 4 as well as Figure 5As shown, the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 extend outward relative to the back film 21. More specifically, the outer edge of the front leak-proof sheet 42 in the short side direction X coincides with one outer edge of the back nonwoven fabric 22 in the short side direction X, forming a front edge 3 together with the one outer edge of the back nonwoven fabric 22. The outer edge of the rear leak-proof sheet 52 in the short side direction X coincides with the other outer edge of the back nonwoven fabric 22 in the short side direction, forming a rear edge 4 together with the other outer edge of the back nonwoven fabric 22.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 each include a fixing portion 45 that engages with the surface sheet 10 or the back sheet 20, and an upright portion 46 that does not engage with the surface sheet 10. The fixing portion 45 is engaged with the surface sheet 10 or the back sheet 20, for example, using a hot melt adhesive. The upright portion 46 is positioned inside the main body 2 in the short side direction X compared to the fixing portion 45, and can be erected starting from the inner edge 45a of the fixing portion 45.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, on the outer side of the absorber 30 in the long Y direction, the two ends of the inner edge 44 of the front leak-proof sheet 42 in the long Y direction are joined to the surface sheet 10. More specifically, the front leak-proof sheet 42 is joined to the surface sheet 10 by hot-melt adhesive near the first side edge 5 and the second side edge 6 in a state tilted inward toward the short side direction X. Figure 4 In this context, the area of ​​the front leak-proof sheet 42 that is bonded to the surface sheet 10 by hot melt adhesive is represented as the adhesive portion 56. On the other hand, the area of ​​the front leak-proof sheet 42 of the front leak-proof pleat 41 in the long side direction Y, excluding the adhesive portion 56, is not joined to the surface sheet 10. That is, the area between the two adhesive portions 56 constitutes an upright portion 46 that can be erected with the inner edge 45a of the fixing portion 45 as the starting point. The two ends of the inner edge 44 of the front leak-proof sheet 42 of the front leak-proof pleat 41 in the long side direction Y (the portions where the adhesive portions 56 are formed) become the erection fulcrum of the upright portion 46. As described above, the two ends of the front leak-proof sheet 42 in the long side direction Y are joined to the surface sheet 10 in a state of tilting inward toward the short side direction X, thereby, as Figure 2 As shown, when unfolded, the front leak-proof piece 42 of the front leak-proof pleat 41 is tilted inward toward the short side X.

[0052] On the other hand, such as Figure 4 As shown, the rear leak-proof sheet 52 is folded back outward in the short side direction X, with a portion of the rear leak-proof sheet 52 overlapping the other portions. Furthermore, at both ends in the long side direction Y, a portion (upper layer) of the rear leak-proof sheet 52 is pressed against the other portions (lower layer), forming a temporary bond. Figure 4 In this text, the area of ​​temporary bonding is referred to as temporary bonding portion 58. In temporary bonding portion 58, at both ends in the long side direction, the upper and lower layers are temporarily connected by intertwining the fibers of the upper and lower layers of the rear leak-proof sheet 52. Furthermore, the peel strength of temporary bonding portion 58 is less than the peel strength of adhesive portion 56. As described above, by forming temporary bonding portions 58 at both ends in the long side direction Y, in the unfolded state, the rear leak-proof sheet 52 of the rear leak-proof pleat 51 is tilted outwards in the short side direction. By tilting the rear leak-proof sheet 52 outwards, the distance between the inner edges 44, 54 of the pair of leak-proof pleats 40 in the short side direction X becomes longer, and the area for placing the pet's urethral opening becomes larger. Therefore, it is easier to wear the absorbent material 1 in the proper position, and leakage can be suppressed.

[0053] Furthermore, as described above, in the unfolded state, the front leak-proof pleats 41 are tilted inward in the short side direction X, and the rear leak-proof pleats 51 are tilted outward in the short side direction X. Based on this difference in configuration, the user can easily distinguish the front and back orientation of the absorbent item 1. As a result, it is easy to understand the orientation of wearing the absorbent item 1, providing the user with a sense of security.

[0054] like Figure 5 As shown, the inner portions of the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 in the short side direction X are folded back, and first elastic members 43 and 53 are respectively disposed between the folded-back front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52. Therefore, as Figure 2 As shown, the first elastic member 43 of the front leak-proof pleat 41 is arranged along the inner edge 44 of the front leak-proof sheet 42, and the first elastic member 53 of the rear leak-proof pleat 51 is arranged along the inner edge 54 of the rear leak-proof sheet 52. The first elastic members 43 and 53 are engaged with the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 respectively, in a state of elongation in the longitudinal direction Y. The first elastic members 43 and 53 are made of, for example, a stretchable material such as rubber or spandex that can shrink in the longitudinal direction.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, the two ends of the first elastic members 43 and 53 are positioned on the outer side of the absorber 30 in the long side direction Y. That is, the first elastic members 43 and 53 are formed to span the absorber 30 in the long side direction. Figure 5 As shown, by contracting in the long side direction Y of the first elastic members 43 and 53, the raised portions 46 of the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52 stand upright on the outer side of the absorbent body 30 in the short side direction X, starting from the inner edge 45a of the fixing portion 45. By the erection of the raised portions 46 of the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52, leakage of pet urine along the surface of the surface sheet 10 can be prevented.

[0056] In one embodiment, at least one of the first elastic members 43 and 53 may be colored in a different color than the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52. For example, the first elastic member 43 of the front leak-proof pleat 41 may be colored so that it can be visually identified through the front leak-proof sheet 42, while the first elastic member 53 of the rear leak-proof pleat 51 may have a color similar to that of the rear leak-proof sheet 52. Alternatively, the first elastic member 43 of the front leak-proof pleat 41 may have a color similar to that of the front leak-proof sheet 42, while the first elastic member 53 of the rear leak-proof pleat 51 may be colored so that it can be visually identified through the rear leak-proof sheet 52. Furthermore, coloring refers to applying a desired color to a portion or all of the first elastic members 43 and 53 using a coloring agent such as pigment or dye. Different colors refer to colors with different degrees of brightness, chroma, or hue that can be distinguished visually. More specifically, it refers to different colors when the numerical color difference is greater than 1.5 or greater than 3.0 based on the CIE 1976 color space as specified by JIS Z8729, etc.

[0057] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the main body 2 includes a pair of wing portions 2f disposed on the outer side of the absorber 30 in the short-side direction X. Each pair of wing portions 2f includes a second telescopic member 61 that can extend and retract in the long-side direction Y. The second telescopic member 61 extends throughout the entire area of ​​each wing portion 2f in the long-side direction Y. More specifically, as... Figure 5 As shown, the second telescopic member 61 is disposed on the outside of the back film 21 in the short side direction X between a pair of leak-proof pleats 40 and the back nonwoven fabric 22, so as to engage with the main body 2 in a state of elongation in the long side direction Y. The second telescopic member 61 imparts telescopicity to the pair of flap portions 2f in the long side direction Y.

[0058] In one embodiment, the absorbent article 1 further includes an engaging member 63, which is provided at the first end 2A of the main body 2 and configured to engage the first end 2A and the second end 2B. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the engaging member 63 has a rectangular shape extending X along its short side and is disposed on the non-skin-facing Z2 surface of the main body 2 (the outer surface of the back non-woven fabric 22). The engaging member 63 is, for example, a mechanical fastener with multiple hooks, capable of engaging with the second end 2B (inner surface of the surface sheet 10) of the main body 2 from the skin-facing Z1. The width W1 of the engaging member 63 in the short-side X direction is greater than half the width W2 of the absorbent body 30 in the short-side X direction. Figure 3 As shown, the width W1 of the engaging member 63 in the short side direction X can also be greater than the width W2 of the absorber 30 in the short side direction X.

[0059] Alternatively, in one embodiment, the engaging member 63 may also be disposed on the skin-side Z1 surface of the main body 2 (the inner surface of the surface sheet 10). In this case, the engaging member 63 engages with the second end 2B of the main body 2 (the outer surface of the back non-woven fabric 22) from the non-skin-side Z2.

[0060] Next, refer to Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 The order in which you put absorbent item 1 on your pet will be explained. When putting absorbent item 1 on your pet, first as follows: Figure 8 As shown, the user presses the first end 2A of the absorbent material 1 onto the pet's back, and holds the area near the first end 2A with one hand. Next, the user holds the area near the second end 2B of the absorbent material 1 with the other hand and wraps the absorbent material 1 around the pet's abdomen.

[0061] At this time, the absorbent material 1 is worn with the anterior leak-proof pleat 41 positioned in front of the pet's urethral opening and the posterior leak-proof pleat 51 positioned behind the pet's urethral opening. For example, when wearing the absorbent material 1 on a male pet, the tip of the penis (urethral opening) is positioned between a pair of leak-proof pleats 40. By positioning the posterior leak-proof pleat 51 in this position, the position of the posterior leak-proof pleat 51 is stable and unlikely to shift.

[0062] Next, after the user pulls the second side edge 6 upwards so that the absorbent item 1 is in close contact with the pet's waist, as follows... Figure 9 As shown, the surface piece 10 of the second end 2B engages with the engaging member 63. Thus, the absorbent article 1 is worn on the pet in the appropriate position.

[0063] As explained above, the absorbent body 30 of the absorbent article 1 has a linear compression portion 35. The compression portion 35, which has been embossed, has a higher bending rigidity than the portion that has not been embossed. Therefore, by having a linear compression portion 35, deformation of the compression portion 35 in the extending direction can be suppressed. Thus, accidental deformation of the absorbent article 1 can be suppressed.

[0064] In addition, in the absorbent article 1, since at least one of the first elastic members 43 and 53 is colored with a different color than the front leak-proof sheet 42 and the rear leak-proof sheet 52, the user can easily identify the front and back orientation of the absorbent article 1.

[0065] As described above, when the configurations of the pair of leak-proof pleats 40 differ—specifically, when the front leak-proof panel 42 of the front leak-proof pleat 41 is tilted inward in the short-side direction X while the rear leak-proof panel 52 of the rear leak-proof pleat 51 is tilted outward in the short-side direction X—it is necessary to wear the absorbent article 1 with the front and back facing in the correct orientation. In contrast, in the absorbent article 1, since at least one of the first elastic members 43 and 53 is colored differently from the front leak-proof panel 42 and the rear leak-proof panel 52, the user can easily identify the front and back orientation of the absorbent article 1 when viewed from the skin-side Z1.

[0066] In one embodiment, a guide mark 50 may be provided on the non-skin-facing Z2 surface of the back panel 20 to guide the wearing direction of the absorbent article 1 in the short-side direction X. The guide mark 50 is a decorative element such as text, symbols, graphics, or patterns indicating the front-to-back orientation of the absorbent article 1, and is positioned on one side of the short-side direction X relative to the center line of the short-side direction X. For example, it may be as follows... Figure 3 As shown, near the front edge 3, the word "front" is printed as a guide mark 50 on the outer surface of the back cover 20. By providing such a guide mark 50 on the outer surface of the back cover 20, the user can easily identify the front-back orientation of the absorbent article 1 when viewed from the non-skin side Z2. That is, by coloring one of the first elastic members 43 and 53 and printing the guide mark 50 on the outer surface of the back cover 20, the user can easily identify the front-back orientation of the absorbent article 1 regardless of whether it is viewed from the skin side Z1 or the non-skin side Z2.

[0067] The above describes various embodiments of absorbent articles for pets. However, this invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without changing the inventive concept. That is, it should be noted that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0068] For example, in Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the first compression groove 36 and the second compression groove 37 formed on the absorber 30 extend continuously along the first direction and the second direction, respectively. However, the first compression groove 36 and the second compression groove 37 may also extend intermittently along the first direction and the second direction, respectively. That is, the first compression groove 36 and the second compression groove 37 may also be formed at intervals along the first direction and the second direction, respectively, forming non-compressed portions that have not been embossed between adjacent compression grooves. In this case, the first compression groove 36 and the second compression groove 37 do not intersect each other. In addition, if the shape of the compression portion 35 is linear, it may not be grid-like.

[0069] The above-described implementation methods can be combined without contradiction.

[0070] This disclosure includes the following.

[0071] [1] A pet absorbent garment, wherein the pet absorbent garment is a wrap-around type pet absorbent garment worn around the waist of a pet, wherein,

[0072] The above-mentioned absorbent pet products have the following characteristics:

[0073] The main body has a transversely elongated shape including a long side direction and a short side direction, and includes a surface sheet disposed on the skin side, a back sheet disposed on the non-skin side, and an absorbent disposed between the surface sheet and the back sheet. The main body has a first end portion disposed on one side of the absorbent in the long side direction and a second end portion disposed on the other side of the absorbent in the long side direction.

[0074] A locking member is provided at the first end, configured to lock the first end and the second end together.

[0075] The width of the engaging member in the short side direction is greater than half the width of the absorber in the short side direction.

[0076] The absorber described above has a linear compression section that has been embossed.

[0077] [2] As described in [1], the absorbent pet product, wherein,

[0078] When viewed from the thickness direction of the main body, the compression portion is formed in a lattice pattern on the absorber.

[0079] [3] As described in [2], the absorbent pet product, wherein,

[0080] The compression section includes: a first compression groove extending along a first direction inclined relative to the long side direction and the short side direction; and a second compression groove extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0081] [4] As described in [3], the pet absorbent product, wherein,

[0082] The first compression groove and the second compression groove mentioned above intersect each other.

[0083] [5] The pet absorbent articles as described in [3] or [4], wherein,

[0084] The first compression groove and the second compression groove extend continuously along the first direction and the second direction, respectively, throughout the entire region of the absorber in the short side direction.

[0085] [6] The pet absorbent article as described in any one of [3] to [5], wherein,

[0086] The first compression groove and the second compression groove extend continuously along the first direction and the second direction, respectively, for more than one-third of the length of the absorber in the long side direction.

[0087] [7] The pet absorbent article as described in any one of [1] to [6], wherein,

[0088] A portion of the compression portion is formed at the end edge of the absorber in the long side direction or the short side direction.

[0089] [8] The pet absorbent article as described in any one of [1] to [7], wherein,

[0090] The main body includes a pair of wing-shaped portions disposed on the outer side of the absorber in the short side direction.

[0091] The aforementioned pair of winglets each include a telescopic member capable of extending and retracting along the aforementioned long side direction.

[0092] The aforementioned telescopic member extends throughout the entire area of ​​each wing section in the aforementioned long side direction.

[0093] [9] The pet absorbent article as described in any one of [1] to [8], wherein,

[0094] The aforementioned engaging member includes a plurality of hooks for engaging with the aforementioned second end, and is provided on the aforementioned non-skin side surface of the aforementioned back sheet.

[0095]

[10] The pet absorbent article as described in any one of [1] to [9], wherein,

[0096] The aforementioned engaging member includes a plurality of hooks for engaging with the aforementioned second end, and is provided on the aforementioned non-skin side surface of the aforementioned surface sheet.

[0097]

[11] As described in [8], the absorbent pet product, wherein,

[0098] The aforementioned absorbent pet article also has a pair of leak-proof flaps that can stand upright on the outer side of the absorbent body in the short side direction.

[0099] The aforementioned pair of leak-proof plates includes a front leak-proof plate disposed on one side of the aforementioned short side direction and a rear leak-proof plate disposed on the other side of the aforementioned short side direction.

[0100] The aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet is folded back outward in the short side direction in such a way that a portion of the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet overlaps with the other portions, and at both ends in the long side direction, the aforementioned portion of the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet is pressed onto the aforementioned other portions to temporarily join them.

[0101]

[12] As described in

[11] , the absorbent pet product, wherein,

[0102] The aforementioned front leak-proof sheet and the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet are respectively equipped with telescopic components that can extend and retract in the aforementioned long side direction.

[0103] The telescopic member installed on at least one of the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet and the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet is colored with a different color than the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet and the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet.

[0104]

[13] As described in

[12] , the absorbent pet product, wherein,

[0105] The telescopic member installed on the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet is colored so that it can be visually identified through the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet, and the telescopic member installed on the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet has a color of the same family as the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet.

[0106]

[14] As described in

[13] , the absorbent pet product, wherein,

[0107] On the non-skin side of the back panel, there is a guide mark that guides the wearing direction of the absorbent pet item in the short side direction.

[0108] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0109] 1…Absorbent material for pets, 2…Main body, 2A…First end, 2B…Second end, 2f…Wing section, 10…Surface sheet, 20…Back sheet, 30…Absorbent body, 35…Compression section, 36…First compression groove, 37…Second compression groove, 42…Front leak-proof sheet, 50…Guide mark, 52…Rear leak-proof sheet, 61…Second telescopic member (telescopic member), 63…Interlocking member, X…Short side direction, Y…Long side direction, Z1…Skin side, Z2…Non-skin side.

Claims

1. A pet absorbent garment, wherein the pet absorbent garment is a wrap-around type pet absorbent garment worn around the waist of a pet, wherein, The above-mentioned absorbent pet products have the following characteristics: The main body has a transversely elongated shape including a long side direction and a short side direction, and includes a surface sheet disposed on the skin side, a back sheet disposed on the non-skin side, and an absorbent disposed between the surface sheet and the back sheet. The main body has a first end portion disposed on one side of the absorbent in the long side direction and a second end portion disposed on the other side of the absorbent in the long side direction. A locking member is provided at the first end, configured to lock the first end and the second end together. The width of the engaging member in the short side direction is greater than half the width of the absorber in the short side direction. The absorber described above has a linear compression section that has been embossed.

2. The pet absorbent article as described in claim 1, wherein, When viewed from the thickness direction of the main body, the compression portion is formed in a lattice pattern on the absorber.

3. The pet absorbent article as described in claim 2, wherein, The compression section includes: a first compression groove extending along a first direction inclined relative to the long side direction and the short side direction; and a second compression groove extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction.

4. The absorbent pet article as described in claim 3, wherein, The first compression groove and the second compression groove mentioned above intersect each other.

5. The pet absorbent article as described in claim 3, wherein, The first compression groove and the second compression groove extend continuously along the first direction and the second direction, respectively, throughout the entire region of the absorber in the short side direction.

6. The absorbent pet article as described in claim 3, wherein, The first compression groove and the second compression groove extend continuously along the first direction and the second direction, respectively, for more than one-third of the length of the absorber in the long side direction.

7. The pet absorbent article as described in claim 1, wherein, A portion of the compression portion is formed at the end edge of the absorber in the long side direction or the short side direction.

8. The absorbent pet article as described in claim 1, wherein, The main body includes a pair of wing-shaped portions disposed on the outer side of the absorber in the short side direction. The aforementioned pair of winglets each include a telescopic member capable of extending and retracting along the aforementioned long side direction. The aforementioned telescopic member extends throughout the entire area of ​​each wing section in the aforementioned long side direction.

9. The absorbent pet article as described in claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned engaging member includes a plurality of hooks for engaging with the aforementioned second end, and is provided on the aforementioned non-skin side surface of the aforementioned back sheet.

10. The absorbent article for pets as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned engaging member includes a plurality of hooks for engaging with the aforementioned second end, and is provided on the surface of the aforementioned skin-side surface of the aforementioned surface sheet.

11. The absorbent article for pets as claimed in claim 8, wherein, The aforementioned absorbent pet article also has a pair of leak-proof flaps that can stand upright on the outside of the absorbent body in the short side direction. The aforementioned pair of leak-proof plates includes a front leak-proof plate disposed on one side of the aforementioned short side direction and a rear leak-proof plate disposed on the other side of the aforementioned short side direction. The aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet is folded back outward in the short side direction in such a way that a portion of the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet overlaps with the other portions, and at both ends in the long side direction, the aforementioned portion of the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet is pressed onto the aforementioned other portions to temporarily join them.

12. The absorbent article for pets as claimed in claim 11, wherein, The aforementioned front leak-proof sheet and the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet are respectively equipped with telescopic components that can extend and retract in the aforementioned long side direction. The telescopic member installed on at least one of the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet and the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet is colored with a different color than the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet and the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet.

13. The absorbent article for pets as described in claim 12, wherein, The telescopic member installed on the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet is colored so that it can be visually identified through the aforementioned front leak-proof sheet, and the telescopic member installed on the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet has a color of the same family as the aforementioned rear leak-proof sheet.

14. The pet absorbent article as claimed in claim 13, wherein, On the non-skin side of the back panel, there is a guide mark that guides the wearing direction of the absorbent pet item in the short side direction.

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