Confectionery and confectionery set

Abstract

To provide a confectionary having improved amusement property.SOLUTION: A confectionary 1 includes a start point part 10, an end point part 30, and a path part 20 formed between the start point part 10 and the end point part 30, wherein a plurality of character parts C are formed in at least any one of the path part 20 and the end point part 30. The configuration that the plurality of character parts C are formed in at least any one of the path part 20 and the end point part 30 enables lively performance by the characters.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to confectionery and confectionery sets. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are confectioneries that are playful and can be enjoyed while eating. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses this type of confectionery, which has at least one part made of soft candy and at least one part made of at least one of gummy candy and hard candy, and which can be attached and assembled. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent registration number 3158533 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The confectionery in Patent Document 1 is a combination confectionery that solves the problem of teeth sticking by dispersing gummies in a soft candy. However, the confectionery in Patent Document 1 has problems such as the need for multiple types of confectionery and the need for parts of multiple shapes for combination.

[0005] To provide a confectionery with improved interest and a simple structure without requiring a plurality of kinds of confectionery or a plurality of kinds of parts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention is a confectionery comprising a starting point, an end point, and a path portion formed between the starting point and the end point, and at least one of the path portion and the end point has a plurality of character portions formed thereon. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a confectionery with improved interest. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of a confectionery product of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. [Figure 7] A cross-sectional view showing an example of how to remove the starting portion of the confectionery. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a state in which the candy is broken in a method of playing with the candy. FIG. [Figure 9] 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the candy does not break when playing with the candy. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, a confectionery product according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a plan view of a first embodiment of the confectionery 1 in this embodiment. Fig. 2 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the confectionery 1. Fig. 3 is a plan view of a third embodiment of the confectionery 1. Fig. 4 is a plan view of a fourth embodiment of the confectionery 1.

[0010] The confectionery 1 shown in Figures 1 to 4 is a confectionery set 100 of gummy candies. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the confectionery set 100 is sold together with a storage section 101 that stores the confectionery 1, and when sold, the confectionery 1 is stored in the storage section 101 as shown in the figures, and is further stored in a decorative packaging bag so that the state shown in each figure cannot be seen from the outside.

[0011] The container 101 in the confectionery set 100 is configured in a rectangular shape in a plan view having, for example, a first end 111 on the upper short side, a second end 112 on the lower short side, a third end 113 on the left long side, and a fourth end 114 on the right long side. The confectionery set 100 allows the user to enjoy peeling and removing the flexible and stretchy gummy candy confectionery 1 from the rectangular container 101 as described below.

[0012] The gummy candy referred to here can be produced using, for example, predetermined amounts of starch syrup, sugar, gelatin, concentrated fruit juice, edible oils and fats, sorbitol, acidulant, thickening agent, plant-derived coloring agent, and flavoring.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1, the confectionery 1 has a starting point 10 which is the portion from which the confectionery 1 starts to be taken out of the storage section 101, and an end point 30 which is the end portion from which the confectionery 1 ends, and is provided with a path section 20 which is elongated and formed with approximately the same width between the starting point 10 and the end point 30. When peeled from the starting point 10, the path section 20 has a plurality of first path sections 21 in a first direction X1 which faces rightward in the figure, and a plurality of second path sections 22 which face a second direction X2 which is opposite to the first direction X1. The path section 20 forms a long path with side ends 20e in the width direction appropriately spaced apart so as not to come into contact with each other.

[0014] Regarding the schematic configuration of each figure, in the confectionery 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the path section 20 is a confectionery 1 that forms a curved path. In the confectionery 1 shown in Figure 3, the path section 20 is configured to bend at an acute angle. Moreover, in the confectionery 1 shown in Figure 4, the path section 20 is configured to meander in a curve, and further, the starting point 10 and the ending point 30 are configured to be close to each other.

[0015] Furthermore, to represent the characters of the candy 1, multiple types of character parts C (C1, C2, C3) are formed at the starting point section 10, the path section 20, and the end point section 30. The characters include, for example, a character part C1 that resembles an animal and faces forward, a character part C2 that also resembles an animal and faces either left or right, and a character part C3 that resembles smoke or a cloud. Here, three types of characters are shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and multiple characters can be used to provide the candy 1 having multiple types of characters.

[0016] The character portions C may be formed on the path portion 20 in a state where they are spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval in at least one of the first direction X1 and the second direction X2 as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, or may be arranged in a straight line on the path portion 20 in contact with each other without any interval as shown in Fig. 3. Also, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the multiple character portions C2 on the path portion 20 include a character portion C2 facing in one direction, for example, the right direction of the first path portion 21, and a character portion C2 facing the left direction of the second path portion 22. In this way, the path portion 20 has a configuration that changes depending on various arrangement forms of the characters.

[0017] 1, the character parts C formed in the end point section 30 are arranged in a straight line on the extension of the path section 20 with the characters not spaced apart from each other. In this way, the end point section 30 is made larger by forming more characters than other sections, and the many characters create a lively presentation. On the other hand, the end point section 30 shown in FIG. 4 is made up of multiple character parts C arranged in a circle to form a large end point section 30.

[0018] 2, the character portion C2 formed on the path portion 20 includes a portion provided on a branch portion 20d that branches off from a main path portion that is the peeling path of the path portion 20. For example, the character portion C2 facing to the right of the second path portion 22 is located between two character portions C2 facing to the left of the first path portion 21.

[0019] In addition, the path section 20 is formed in a color different from the character section C. The path section 20 is also formed in a color different from the colors of the starting point section 10 and the ending point section 30. Furthermore, since the materials are different in the different colored parts, the path section 20 has a different taste and aroma from the starting point section 10 and the ending point section 30. Furthermore, the path section 20, the starting point section 10, and the ending point section 30 include a portion where the colors are mixed at the connection section 20b. At this connection section 20b, the tastes and aromas are mixed.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage section 101 has a rectangular cross section having a bottom surface 102. The characters in the character section C may be drawn in different colors according to the material, but in this embodiment, the characters are formed by the uneven section Cb of the bottom surface 102. For example, the character section C in the starting point section 10 and the ending point section 30 has a flat upper surface 1a, while the lower surface 1b has a three-dimensional surface (uneven surface) with a bulge. That is, the lower surface 1b has an uneven section Cb at the deepest surface 102g. The character section C is drawn by the uneven section Cb.

[0021] In addition, the top surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is configured not to adhere to the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 or the film lid 103. For example, the top surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is stored within the start point section 10, the end point section 30 (see FIG. 6), and the deepest surface 102g of the path section 20 so as to be lower than the shallowest upper bottom surface 102a of the bottom surface 102.

[0022] The housing portion 101 has an outer periphery 105 rising from the upper bottom surface 102a. The film cover 103 is welded to the upper end surface of the outer periphery 105, and is attached at a position above the upper bottom surface 102a and is not in contact with the upper surface 1a.

[0023] Here, the gummy candy snack 1 made of the material as described above is configured so that, when stored in the storage section 101, it can be attached to the deepest surface 102g of the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 at all of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path section 20. Also, all of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path section 20 are configured to be expandable and contractible. In this way, since the snack 1 is configured to be attached to the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101, it becomes difficult to remove the snack 1 from the storage section 101, which can be enjoyed.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, in the cross section of the path portion 20, as described above, the upper surface 1a, which is one surface, is formed in a flat shape, and the lower surface 1b, which is the other surface, is formed in a curved shape.

[0025] In addition, a protrusion 104 (see FIG. 1) is provided on the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 at least near the end point 30 so as to protrude higher than the upper bottom surface 102a and approach the film lid 103. This protrusion 104 is provided, for example, so as to surround the end point 30 (see FIG. 1). This makes it difficult for the film lid 103 to come into contact with the upper surface 1a.

[0026] When the confectionery 1 is contained in the film lid 103, the film lid 103 is welded to the entire circumference of the outer periphery 105 of the containing section 101. The containing section 101 is provided with a film peeling section 108 on its outer periphery, from which peeling begins when peeling off the film lid 103. The film peeling section 108 is provided at one corner of the containing section 101, which is rectangular in plan view.

[0027] Also, a pair of notches 108b (see FIG. 1) are formed on the base end side of film peeling portion 108, and are configured to indicate that this is the portion to be peeled off of film lid 103. Furthermore, in film peeling portion 108, film lid 103 is welded only at outer circumferential edge 105 on the base end side, and other portions are not welded, and a facing portion 103a facing film peeling portion 108 is provided.

[0028] The film peeling portion 108 has the cutout 108b formed therein, which makes it easier for the film peeling portion 108 to deform. Furthermore, the film peeling portion 108 is provided at an incline (inclined at an angle θ) in a direction away from the film lid 103 (downward in the drawing). With this configuration, when opening the storage section 101, for example, the film cover 103 can be peeled off by pinching the facing portion 103a, which is the end of the film, with one finger and pinching the film peeling portion 108 with the other finger.

[0029] The operation for removing the confectionery 1 will now be described. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of how to remove the start portion 10 of the confectionery 1. After removing the film lid 103, the confectionery 1 is taken out from the starting point 10 where a start mark 106 is added. This starting point 10 has a middle bottom surface 102b configured to be lower than an upper bottom surface 102a (see FIG. 1), making it easy to approach the starting point 10 with fingertips.

[0030] Furthermore, since the storage section 101 is made of a bendable soft material, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the initial operation of removal can be performed by pushing up the bottom surface 102 with the fingers 51 of one hand and pinching it with the fingers 50 of the other hand.

[0031] Then, the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path 20 lift the confectionery 1 stored in the storage section 101 in a contracted state from the starting point 10. This allows the confectionery 1 to be removed as it stretches, a fun operation. When removing the confectionery 1, it is separated from the storage section 101 in the order of the starting point 10, the path 20, and the ending point 30. Note that the confectionery 1 is in contact with the bottom surface 1b, which is bulging and has a large area, and therefore can generate a strong adhesive force.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a first state 1F in which the confectionery 1 is broken, in a method of playing with the confectionery 1. As shown in FIG. The confectionery 1 is configured so that it can be broken at any point when stretched beyond a certain level. When separating it from the storage section 101, it can be broken at any of the starting point section 10, the ending point section 30, and the path section 20. In the first state 1F shown in FIG. 8, for example, a breaking section 20c is formed just before the branching section 20d. This is because the adhesive force at the branching section 20d is stronger than that at the path section 20 just before it. Also, the presence of the branching section 20d means that the peeling direction faces a different direction, making it difficult to peel.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a second state 2F in which the confectionery 1 is not broken in playing with the confectionery 1. As shown in FIG. The case shown in Figure 9 is the second state 2F, in which the lifting was successfully completed without any breakage at any point. In this case, the difficult branching section 20d was successfully overcome, and the peeling of the final end point section 30 was also completed. In addition, in the case of the path section 20 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the path section 20 forms a curved path, making this section difficult to peel. In addition, in the case of the configuration shown in Figure 4, the path section 20 has a gently curved structure overall, making it relatively easy to peel.

[0034] As described above, the confectionery 1 of this embodiment has a plurality of character parts C formed in at least one of the path section 20 and the end point section 30, which allows for a lively presentation of characters. Furthermore, since the plurality of character parts C are arranged in contact with each other, the shape can be made wider than the path section 20, which makes it possible to increase the strength of the character parts C. Furthermore, when the character parts C are arranged in a circular shape, the size of the circular character parts C can be changed, allowing for flexible emphasis on the characters.

[0035] Furthermore, when the character parts C are arranged in a straight line, it is possible to indicate the direction in which the character moves, for example, the peeling direction when the snack is taken out of the container. In addition, since the path part 20 is formed so that the adjacent side ends 20e do not contact each other, the path parts 20 can be reliably separated without the adjacent path parts 20 sticking together.

[0036] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, when the character parts C formed on the path section 20 are arranged in a spaced-apart relationship, not only is it possible to impart a change in appearance to the path section 20 in the longitudinal direction of the path, but it is also possible to impart a change in strength due to the unevenness of the character parts C. Furthermore, since the character parts C are included on the path, in addition to the enjoyment of the appearance of the path section 20, it is also possible to enjoy changes in taste and aroma.

[0037] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the character parts C formed in the end point portion 30 are arranged side by side without being spaced apart from each other, so that the end point portion 30 can be configured to have a large area.

[0038] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, when the character parts C of the first path section 21 heading in the first direction X1 and the character parts C2 of the second path section 22 heading in the second direction X2 are arranged close to each other and alternately in a position off the path section 20, for example via the branch section 20d (when the character parts C are arranged in an intricate manner), the change in the peeling timing of the closely arranged character parts C (the character parts C are peeled off at different timings in a discontinuous manner) can be enjoyed.

[0039] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the characters are configured to face in different directions in the multiple character sections C, allowing the user to enjoy the appearance of the characters. Furthermore, the identical character sections C that are different from the path section 20 are each formed in the same color, making them easy to distinguish and recognize from the outside.

[0040] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the character portion C of the end portion 30 is formed on an extension of the path portion 20, which makes it easy to perform the peeling operation from the path portion 20 just before the end portion 30 to the end portion 30, and makes it possible to achieve a configuration in which breakage is less likely to occur in the final stage of the peeling operation.

[0041] In the present embodiment of the confectionery 1, the storage section 101 has a rectangular cross-section with a bottom surface 102 and is made of a bendable soft material, so that when the confectionery 1 is removed, for example, from the starting point 10, this starting point 10 can be easily deformed, making it easy to handle (easily removed).

[0042] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the path section 20, the starting point section 10, and the ending point section 30 include a portion at the connection section 20b that creates a blend of colors, so that a blend of colors can be created. Furthermore, when the confectionery 1 is color-coded and has different flavors, the connection section 20b can create a blend of flavors. Furthermore, when each color has a different fragrance, the connection section 20b can create a blend of flavors and fragrances.

[0043] In addition, since the path section 20 has a color, taste, and aroma different from those of the start point section 10 and the end point section 30, it is possible to present the color, taste, and aroma of each of the path section 20, the start point section 10, and the end point section 30. In particular, it is possible to present the color, taste, and aroma associated with the character of the end point section 30.

[0044] In the confectionery set 100 of this embodiment, the upper surface 1a of the cross section of the path section 20 is flat and the lower surface 1b is curved, so that, for example, the contact area of ​​the confectionery 1 with the deepest surface 102g of the storage section 101 can be easily changed. As a result, the adhesion force of the confectionery 1 to the storage section 101 can be changed.

[0045] In the confectionery set 100 of this embodiment, the storage section 101 is provided with a film lid 103 that can open and close the storage section 101 without contacting the confectionery 1, so that the confectionery 1 can be protected without sticking to the film lid 103. Furthermore, the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 is provided with a protrusion 104 that protrudes higher than the confectionery 1 at least near the end point 30, so that contact between the film lid 103 and the top surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is avoided. In particular, even when removing the film lid 103, contact is effectively avoided by the protrusion 104, so that the confectionery 1 does not stick to the film lid 103 and is not removed from the bottom surface 102 when the film lid 103 is peeled off.

[0046] In the present embodiment of the candy set 100, the candy 1 is configured to be breakable at any of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path portion 20, so that it is possible to enjoy either a first state 1F (unsuccessful removal) in which the candy breaks midway through the operation of removing it from the bottom surface 102, or a second state 2F (successful removal) in which the candy does not break.

[0047] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the character parts C1, C2, and C3 are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

[0048] As described above, this specification describes the following:

[0049] (1) It is a confectionery, The starting point, An end point, A path portion formed between the start point portion and the end point portion; Equipped with A confectionery having a plurality of character parts formed on at least one of the path portion and the end point portion.

[0050] (2) A confectionery according to (1), The confectionery, wherein the character parts are formed in a line.

[0051] (3) A confectionery according to (1) or (2), The character parts of the confectionery are formed in a state where they are in contact with each other.

[0052] (4) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (3), The character parts of the confectionery are each formed in a straight line.

[0053] (5) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (3), The character parts are each formed in a circular arrangement in the confectionery.

[0054] (6) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (5), The character parts are each formed in the same color.

[0055] (7) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (6), The character portion is formed in a color different from that of the path portion.

[0056] (8) A confectionery according to (1) or (2), The character portions formed in the path portion are arranged in a spaced relationship from one another.

[0057] (9) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (8), The character portions formed at the end portions of the confectionery are formed so as to be aligned without any space between them.

[0058] (10) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (9), The confectionery, wherein the path portion includes a first path portion facing a first direction and a second path portion facing a second direction.

[0059] (11) A confectionery according to (10), The confectionery, wherein the character portion formed in the first path portion and the character portion formed in the second path portion are formed side by side.

[0060] (12) A confectionery according to (10) or (11), The character parts are formed lined up in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.

[0061] (13) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (12), The character portion formed on the path portion is formed at least either on the path portion or at a position not on the path portion.

[0062] (14) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (13), The character portion formed at the end portion is formed on an extension of the path portion.

[0063] (15) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (14), The confectionery, wherein the path portion includes side ends and is formed so that the side ends are not in contact with each other.

[0064] (16) A confectionery according to any one of (1) to (15), The plurality of character portions include a character portion facing one direction and a character portion facing another direction different from the one direction.

[0065] (17) A confectionery set comprising the confectionery according to any one of (1) to (16) and a storage section capable of storing the confectionery, The confectionery set is configured so that the confectionery can be attached to the bottom surface of the storage section when stored in the storage section.

[0066] (18) A confectionery set according to (17), The storage section has the bottom surface, has a rectangular cross section, and is made of a bendable soft material.

[0067] (19) A confectionery set according to (17) or (18), The starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion each include one flat surface and another surface having a bulge, and the other surface is configured to be attachable to the bottom surface of the storage portion.

[0068] (20) A confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (19), The confectionery set is configured so that the starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion can be separated from the storage portion in the order of the starting point portion, the path portion, and the ending point portion.

[0069] (twenty one) A confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (20), The storage section is provided with a film lid that can open and close the storage section without contacting the starting point section, the path section, and the end point section attached to the bottom surface.

[0070] (twenty two) A confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (21), The confectionery set has a protrusion on the bottom of the storage section, at least near the end point, that protrudes higher than the confectionery.

[0071] (twenty three) A confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (22), The confectionery set is configured so that, when separated from the storage section, the confectionery can be in either a first state in which it is broken at any of the starting point, the ending point, or the path section, or a second state in which it is not broken at any of the locations. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1. Confectionery 1a Top surface (one side) 1b Bottom surface (other side) 1F 1st state 2F 2nd state 10 Starting point 20 Path section 20e side end 21 First Path Section 22 Second Path Section 30 End point 100 Sweets Set 101 Storage unit 102 Bottom 103 Film Cover 104 Protrusion C Character Section X1 1st direction X2 2nd direction

Claims

1. It is a confectionery, The starting point, An end point, A path portion formed between the start point portion and the end point portion; Equipped with A confectionery having a plurality of character parts formed on at least one of the path portion and the end point portion.

2. The confectionery according to claim 1, The confectionery, wherein the character parts are formed in a line.

3. The confectionery according to claim 2, The character parts are formed in a state where they are in contact with each other.

4. The confectionery according to claim 3, The character parts are each formed in a straight line.

5. The confectionery according to claim 3, The character parts are each formed in a circular arrangement in the confectionery.

6. The confectionery according to claim 1, The character parts of the confectionery are each formed in the same color.

7. The confectionery according to claim 6, The character portion is formed in a color different from that of the path portion.

8. The confectionery according to claim 1, The character portions formed in the path portion are arranged in a spaced relationship from one another.

9. The confectionery according to claim 8, A confectionery, wherein the character portions formed at the end portions are formed so as to be aligned without any space between each other.

10. The confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The confectionery, wherein the path portion includes a first path portion extending in a first direction and a second path portion extending in a second direction.

11. The confectionery according to claim 10, The confectionery, wherein the character portion formed in the first path portion and the character portion formed in the second path portion are formed side by side.

12. The confectionery according to claim 11, The character parts are formed lined up in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.

13. 13. The confectionery of claim 12, The character portion formed on the path portion is formed at least either on the path portion or at a position not on the path portion.

14. 14. The confectionery of claim 13, A confectionery, wherein the character portion formed at the end portion is formed on an extension of the path portion.

15. The confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The confectionery, wherein the path portion includes side ends and is formed so that the side ends are not in contact with each other.

16. The confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The confectionery, wherein the plurality of character portions include the character portion facing one direction and the character portion facing another direction different from the one direction.

17. A confectionery set comprising the confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a container capable of containing the confectionery, The confectionery set is configured so that the confectionery can be attached to the bottom surface of the storage section when stored in the storage section.

18. 18. The confectionery set according to claim 17, The storage section has the bottom surface, has a rectangular cross section, and is made of a bendable soft material.

19. 19. The confectionery set according to claim 18, The starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion each include one flat surface and another surface having a bulge, and the other surface is configured to be attachable to the bottom surface of the storage portion.

20. 20. The confectionery set according to claim 19, The confectionery set is configured so that the starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion can be separated from the storage portion in the order of the starting point portion, the path portion, and the ending point portion.

21. 21. The confectionery set according to claim 20, The storage section is provided with a film lid that can open and close the storage section without contacting the starting point section, the path section, and the end point section attached to the bottom surface.

22. 22. The confectionery set according to claim 21, A confectionery set in which a protrusion that protrudes higher than the confectionery is provided at least near the end point on the bottom of the storage section.

23. The confectionery set according to any one of claims 20, The confectionery set is configured so that, when the confectionery is separated from the storage section, it can be in either a first state in which it is broken at any of the starting point, the ending point, or the path section, or a second state in which it is not broken at any of the locations.

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