Packaging container system

Abstract

To provide a packaging container system capable of efficiently packing a plurality of containers together without requiring any member other than the container, and capable of easily integrating and separating the container as required.SOLUTION: A packaging container system 1 is a packaging container system capable of combining and integrating a plurality of columnar packaging containers 100, 200, 300, each of which has a diamond-shaped bottom surface portion obtained by dividing a regular hexagonal shape, a side surface portion having engagement portions (121, 122, 131, 132, 221, 222, 231, 232, 321, 322, 331, 332) at a part thereof and intersecting with the bottom surface portion, and an upper surface portion disposed at a position opposite to the bottom surface portion. The plurality of packaging containers 100, 200, 300 are integrated in a separable state by engaging one engagement portion with the other engagement portion of the plurality of packaging containers 100, 200, 300 to be combined.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a packaging container system capable of grouping multiple packaging containers together. [Background technology]

[0002] In order to display a set of multiple products at a storefront, for example, a multi-pack package as disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been used. Also, a packaging box for stably storing multiple packaged items is disclosed in Patent Document 2. Furthermore, a container equipped with an engagement portion and allowing various layouts is disclosed in Patent Document 3. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-193347 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2010-280443 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2023-83068 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the configurations such as those disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in order to bundle a plurality of containers together, a multi-pack package or a linked collective package box is used in addition to the containers, which results in a lot of waste.

[0005] In addition, in the form of Patent Document 1, when it is desired to take out a product placed inside, it is necessary to remove the product placed outside. Furthermore, in the form of Patent Document 1, it is difficult to put the products back together again after using them.

[0006] Furthermore, in the configuration of Patent Document 3, multiple containers are bundled together, resulting in wasted space, and volume efficiency during product transportation and display is poor.

[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a packaging container system that can pack multiple containers together in a volumetrically efficient manner without requiring any components other than the containers, and that can easily be integrated and separated as needed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present disclosure solves the above problems by the following solving means. Note that, for ease of understanding, the following description will be given with reference symbols corresponding to the embodiments of the present disclosure, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0009] The first disclosure is a packaging container system (1) capable of combining and integrating a plurality of columnar packaging containers (100, 200, 300), the packaging containers (100, 200, 300) having a diamond-shaped or triangular bottom surface portion obtained by dividing a regular hexagon, a side surface portion having an engagement portion (121, 122, 131, 132, 221, 222, 231, 232, 321, 322, 331, 332) at a portion thereof and intersecting with the bottom surface portion, and an upper surface portion disposed at a position opposite to the bottom surface portion. The packaging container system (1) is provided with: a plurality of packaging containers (100, 200, 300) to be combined, and one of the engaging portions (121, 122, 131, 132, 221, 222, 231, 232, 321, 322, 331, 332) engages with the other engaging portion (121, 122, 131, 132, 221, 222, 231, 232, 321, 322, 331, 332) thereby integrating the plurality of packaging containers (100, 200, 300) in a separable state.

[0010] The second disclosure is a packaging container system (1) described in the first disclosure, characterized in that the packaging containers (100, 200, 300) are combined and integrated into one unit using the engagement portions (121, 122, 131, 132, 221, 222, 231, 232, 321, 322, 331, 332), so that the overall outer shape is approximately hexagonal prism-shaped.

[0011] A third disclosure is a packaging container system (1) according to the first or second disclosure, wherein the packaging container (100, 200, 300) includes a cylindrical body (110, 210, 310) constituting at least a part of the side surface portion, a bottom surface member (120, 220, 320) constituting the bottom surface portion and at least a part of the side surface portion and attached to one end of the cylindrical body (110, 210, 310), and a top surface member (120, 220, 320) constituting the top surface portion and at least a part of the side surface portion and attached to one end of the cylindrical body (110, 210, 310). and a top surface member (130, 230, 330) attached to the other end of a shaped body (110, 210, 310), and the engagement portion (121, 122, 131, 132, 221, 222, 231, 232, 321, 322, 331, 332) is provided on the side surface portion formed by the bottom surface member (120, 220, 320) and the side surface portion formed by the top surface member (130, 230, 330). Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the present disclosure, a packaging container system can be provided that can pack multiple containers together in a volumetrically efficient manner without requiring any components other than the containers, and that can easily be integrated and separated as needed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a packaging container system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which only the packaging container 100 is separated. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the packaging container 100, the packaging container 200, and the packaging container 300 in a separated state. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a cylindrical body 110. [Diagram 5] 1 is a view showing a bottom member 120 of the packaging container 100 from diagonally below. [Figure 6] 1 is a view showing a bottom member 220 of the packaging container 200 from diagonally above. [Figure 7] 1 is a view showing a bottom member 320 of a packaging container 300 from diagonally above. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram showing the upper surface member 130 of the packaging container 100 from diagonally below. [Figure 9] 1 is a diagram showing an upper surface member 130 of the packaging container 100 from obliquely above. [Figure 10] 1 is a diagram showing the upper surface member 230 of the packaging container 200 from diagonally below. [Figure 11] 1 is a diagram showing an upper surface member 330 of the packaging container 300 from diagonally below. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0015] (Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall form of the packaging container system 1 of this embodiment. Note that FIG. 1 and each of the following figures are schematic diagrams, and the size and shape of each part are appropriately exaggerated or omitted to facilitate understanding. In the following description, specific numerical values, shapes, materials, etc. are shown for explanation, but these can be appropriately changed. In this specification, terms that specify shapes and geometric conditions, such as parallel and orthogonal, are intended to include, in addition to their strict meanings, states that perform similar functions and have an error that can be considered as parallel or orthogonal. In particular, since the packaging system according to the present disclosure is partially configured using a flexible sheet-like material, for example, even if a part is described as being orthogonal, it is not limited to being orthogonal in the strict sense, but also includes those that intersect at an angle close to a right angle. In addition, although the words plate, sheet, etc. are used in this specification, these are generally used in the order of thickness, plate, sheet, etc., and are used in this specification in accordance with this order. However, since such distinction in usage has no technical meaning, these words can be replaced as appropriate.

[0016] In addition, the directions of up and down indicated by the arrows in Fig. 1 will be used in the following explanation. In the present specification and claims, the terms bottom surface (bottom surface portion) and top surface (top surface portion) do not mean the surfaces provided below or above an object, but mean the bottom surface and top surface defined in a cylinder, polygonal prism, etc. Therefore, the bottom surface (bottom surface portion) is not limited to being the lower side when in use or displayed. The same applies to the top surface (top surface portion).

[0017] In the packaging container system 1 of this embodiment, three packaging containers (100, 200, 300) are combined and integrated by an engagement portion described later, so that the overall external shape is a substantially hexagonal prism shape, and as shown in FIG. 1, the packaging container system 1 of this embodiment can display or sell the three packaging containers (100, 200, 300) as one, and can also be used by appropriately separating the three packaging containers (100, 200, 300) when in use. Furthermore, the three packaging containers (100, 200, 300) can be combined again and integrated after being separated. The packaging containers (100, 200, 300) of this embodiment each contain a cat repellent with a different scent. By replacing and using these repellents with different scents at predetermined intervals, it is possible to prevent cats from getting used to the scent, and to exert a repellent effect for a long period of time. The contents contained in the three packaging containers (100, 200, 300) are not limited to repellents. The contents of the packaging containers (100, 200, 300) may be, for example, food, detergent, or anything else.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which only the packaging container 100 is separated. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the packaging container 100, the packaging container 200, and the packaging container 300 are separated from each other. The packaging container 100 is formed by combining a cylindrical body 110, a bottom member 120, and an upper member 130. Similarly, the packaging container 200 is formed by combining a cylindrical body 210, a bottom member 220, and an upper member 230. The packaging container 300 is formed by combining a cylindrical body 310, a bottom member 320, and an upper member 330. The packaging containers 100, 200, and 300 all have the same configuration except for the shape of the engagement portion described later, so a description of the common parts of each packaging container will be omitted as appropriate.

[0019] 4 is a diagram showing the cylindrical body 110. The cylindrical body 110 is formed into a quadrangular prism-shaped side shape by folding a sheet-like member such as paper or a resin sheet into a predetermined shape and joining it using a glue tab 111. The cylindrical body 110 forms the side portion of the packaging container 100, and the bottom and top surfaces of the cylindrical body 110 are open.

[0020] Fig. 5 is a view showing the bottom member 120 of the packaging container 100 from obliquely below. Fig. 6 is a view showing the bottom member 220 of the packaging container 200 from obliquely above. Fig. 7 is a view showing the bottom member 320 of the packaging container 300 from obliquely above. Figs. 5 to 7 all show the side where engagement portions (121, 122, 221, 222, 321, 322) described below can be seen.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 5, the bottom member 120 is formed in a substantially diamond shape when viewed from above and below, and constitutes a part of the bottom and side of the packaging container 100. The bottom member 120 has an engagement portion 121 and an engagement portion 122 on two adjacent side surfaces. The engagement portion 121 has two slits 121a that open to the lower side, arranged side by side with a partition wall portion 121b between them. Similarly, the engagement portion 122 has two slits 122a that open to the lower side, arranged side by side with a partition wall portion 122b between them. The upper surface side of the bottom member 120 is not visible in the orientation of FIG. 5, but four holding pieces are provided thereon, similar to the holding piece 223 in FIG. 6. The lower end of the cylindrical body 110 is inserted into the gap between the holding pieces (not shown) and the side surface, and the bottom member 120 is attached to the lower part of the cylindrical body 110. It is preferable that the cylindrical body 110 and the bottom member 120 are fixed by adhesive.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 6, the bottom member 220 is formed in a substantially diamond shape when viewed from above and below, and constitutes a part of the bottom and side of the packaging container 200. The bottom member 220 has an engagement portion 221 and an engagement portion 222 on two adjacent side surfaces. The engagement portion 221 has a slit 221a that opens to the upper side, and two of them are provided side by side on one side surface. The engagement portion 221 engages with the engagement portion 122 of the bottom member 120. The engagement portion 122 is inserted into the slit 221a of the engagement portion 221, and a regulating portion 221b is provided at the end of each engagement portion 221. The interval between the regulating portions 221b is set to a width that allows the engagement portion 122 to be inserted and allows the position of the engagement portion 122 in the lateral direction (direction intersecting the insertion direction) to be appropriately regulated. The engaging portion 222 has two slits 122a that open downward, arranged side by side with a partition wall (not shown) in between, similar to the engaging portion 122 of the bottom member 120. Four holding pieces 223 are provided on the upper surface side of the bottom member 220, protruding upward along each of the four side surfaces. The bottom member 220 is attached to the lower portion of the cylindrical body 210 by inserting the lower end of the cylindrical body 210 into the gap between the holding pieces 223 and the side surfaces. It is preferable that the cylindrical body 210 and the bottom member 220 are fixed by adhesive.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 7, the bottom member 320 is formed in a substantially diamond shape when viewed from above and below, and constitutes a part of the bottom and side of the packaging container 300. The bottom member 320 has an engagement portion 321 and an engagement portion 322 on two adjacent side surfaces. The engagement portion 321 has a slit 321a opening to the upper side, and two of them are provided side by side on one side surface. The engagement portion 321 engages with the engagement portion 222 of the bottom member 220. The engagement portion 322 has a slit 322a opening to the upper side, and two of them are provided side by side on one side surface. The engagement portion 322 engages with the engagement portion 121 of the bottom member 120. The engagement portion 321 and the engagement portion 322 are also provided with a restriction portion 321b and a restriction portion 322b similar to the restriction portion 221b of the engagement portion 221 described above. Four holding pieces 323 are provided on the upper surface side of the bottom member 320, protruding upward along each of the four side surfaces. The lower end of the cylindrical body 310 is inserted into the gap between the holding pieces 323 and the side surfaces, and the bottom member 320 is attached to the lower part of the cylindrical body 310. It is preferable that the cylindrical body 310 and the bottom member 320 are fixed by adhesive. The bottom members 120, 220, 320 are resin molded parts formed by resin molding.

[0024] Fig. 8 is a view showing the top surface member 130 of the packaging container 100 from obliquely below. Fig. 9 is a view showing the top surface member 130 of the packaging container 100 from obliquely above. Fig. 10 is a view showing the top surface member 230 of the packaging container 200 from obliquely below. Fig. 11 is a view showing the top surface member 330 of the packaging container 300 from obliquely below. All of Figs. 8 to 11 show the side from which engaging portions (131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332) described below can be seen.

[0025] As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the top member 130 is formed in a substantially diamond shape when viewed from above and below, excluding the lid portion 134, and is disposed opposite the bottom member 120 to form the top and part of the side of the packaging container 100. The top member 130 has an engagement portion 131 and an engagement portion 132 on two adjacent side surfaces. The engagement portion 131 and the engagement portion 132 have slits 131a and slits 132a that open downward, respectively. Four holding pieces 133 that protrude downward along each of the four side surfaces are provided on the inside of the side surface of the top member 130. The upper end of the cylindrical body 110 is inserted into the gap between the holding pieces 133 and the side surface, and the top member 130 is attached to the top of the cylindrical body 110. It is preferable that the cylindrical body 110 and the top member 130 are fixed by adhesion. The top surface of the top surface member 130 is provided with an openable and closable lid portion 134. The lid portion 134 is formed in a generally diamond-shaped plate shape that corresponds to the shape of the opening. The lid portion 134 can open and close the opening on the top surface of the top surface member 130 by bending along the edge of the side surface portion on which the engagement portion 132 is provided. In addition, a claw portion 134a is provided near the free end of the lid portion 134. When the lid portion 134 is closed, this claw portion 134a engages with the side surface portion to maintain the lid portion 134 in a closed state.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 10, the top member 230 is formed in a substantially diamond-shaped shape when viewed from above and below, excluding the lid portion 234, and is disposed opposite the bottom member 220 to form the top and part of the side of the packaging container 200. The top member 230 has an engagement portion 231 and an engagement portion 232 on two adjacent side portions. The engagement portion 231 has a slit 231a that opens upward. The engagement portion 231 engages with the engagement portion 132 of the top member 130. The engagement portion 232 has a slit 232a that opens downward. Four holding pieces 233 that protrude downward along each of the four side portions are provided on the inside of the side portion of the top member 230. The upper end of the cylindrical body 210 is inserted into the gap between the holding piece 233 and the side portion, and the top member 230 is attached to the upper portion of the cylindrical body 210. It is preferable that the cylindrical body 210 and the upper surface member 230 are fixed by adhesive. An openable and closable lid portion 234 is provided on the upper surface of the upper surface member 230. The lid portion 234 is formed in a plate shape having a substantially diamond shape corresponding to the shape of the opening. The lid portion 234 can open and close the opening on the upper surface of the upper surface member 230 by bending along the edge of the side surface portion on which the engagement portion 232 is provided. In addition, a claw portion (not shown) similar to that of the upper surface member 130 is provided near the free end of the lid portion 234. When the lid portion 234 is closed, this claw portion engages with the side surface portion to maintain the lid portion 234 in a closed state.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 11, the top member 330, excluding the lid portion 334, is formed in a substantially diamond shape when viewed from above and below, and is disposed opposite the bottom member 320 to form the top and part of the side of the packaging container 300. The top member 330 has an engagement portion 331 and an engagement portion 332 on two adjacent side portions. The engagement portion 331 has a slit 331a that opens upward. The engagement portion 331 engages with the engagement portion 232 of the top member 230. The engagement portion 332 has a slit 332a that opens upward. The engagement portion 332 engages with the engagement portion 131 of the top member 130. Four holding pieces 333 that protrude downward along each of the four side portions are provided on the inside of the side portion of the top member 330. The upper end of the cylindrical body 310 is inserted into the gap between the holding piece 333 and the side surface portion, and the upper surface member 330 is attached to the upper part of the cylindrical body 310. It is preferable that the cylindrical body 310 and the upper surface member 330 are fixed by adhesive. The upper surface of the upper surface member 330 is provided with an openable and closable lid portion 334. The lid portion 334 is formed in a plate shape having a substantially diamond shape corresponding to the shape of the opening. The lid portion 334 can open and close the opening on the upper surface of the upper surface member 330 by bending along the side of the side surface portion on which the engagement portion 332 is provided. In addition, a claw portion (not shown) similar to that of the upper surface member 130 is provided near the free end of the lid portion 334. When the lid portion 334 is closed, the claw portion engages with the side surface portion to maintain the closed state of the lid portion 334. The upper surface members 130, 230, and 330 are resin molded parts formed by resin molding.

[0028] As described above, the orientation in which each slit opens differs depending on the engagement portion, so the orientation in which the packaging containers can be engaged differs depending on the combination. That is, the packaging container 100 can be engaged with the packaging container 200 by sliding it from above to below. The packaging container 200 can be engaged with the packaging container 300 by sliding it from above to below. The packaging container 300 can be engaged with the packaging container 200 by sliding it from below to above. This can prevent the packaging containers from being integrated in an incorrect combination.

[0029] In the packaging container system 1 of this embodiment, it is assumed that three packaging containers are displayed in a storefront or the like in an integrated state as shown in Fig. 1. The product name is printed on the side of the integrated three packaging containers, and the printed display may be a single display content across multiple packaging containers. This is because it is possible to make a larger display and a more unified display. In such a case, if the three packaging containers are combined in different positions, it is assumed that the displayed content will lose continuity and be broken up.

[0030] However, the respective engaging portions of this embodiment are configured so that they can engage with each other only when the packaging containers to be engaged are moved relatively in a predetermined direction, and cannot engage with each other when they are moved in a different direction. Therefore, the packaging container system 1 of this embodiment can prevent packaging containers from being integrated with each other in an incorrect combination.

[0031] In addition, each of the engagement parts provided on the bottom member is configured to engage with the slits of the engagement parts, and partitions (121b, 122b, etc.) are provided between the slits (two slits 121a, two slits 122a, etc.), so that when the engagement parts (221, etc.) arranged apart are inserted into the slits, the lateral movement is restricted by the partitions. Specifically, for example, the engagement part 221 of the bottom member 220 engages with the engagement part 122 of the bottom member 120, but the two engagement parts 221 are inserted into and engaged with the slits 122a arranged with the partitions 122b between them. With this configuration, the lateral movement of the engagement parts 221 is restricted by the partitions 122b. This makes it possible to prevent the engagement between the packaging containers from being easily disengaged.

[0032] Furthermore, each of the engagement parts provided on the bottom member is provided with a restricting portion (221b, 321b, 322b), so that the lateral movement is restricted. Specifically, for example, the engagement part 221 of the bottom member 220 engages with the engagement part 122 of the bottom member 120, and the engagement part 121 is inserted into and engaged with the slit 221a whose width is restricted by the restricting portion 221b. With this configuration, the lateral movement of the engagement part 121 is restricted by the restricting portion 221b. This makes it possible to prevent the engagement between the packaging containers from being easily released.

[0033] As described above, according to the packaging container system 1 of the present embodiment, multiple packaging containers (100, 200, 300) can be efficiently combined without the need for any other components than the containers, and can be easily integrated and separated as necessary, resulting in no waste and high convenience. For example, it is highly convenient when multiple different types of contents are sold or used together, and since it has good volumetric efficiency, it does not occupy a display stand unnecessarily, and it can be stored in a small space during storage. In addition, according to the packaging container system 1 of the present embodiment, the two packaging containers to be engaged can be engaged only when the relative movement direction of the two packaging containers is a specific direction, and the direction is different for each engaging portion, so that it is possible to prevent the packaging containers from being integrated with each other in an incorrect combination. In addition, since the movement of the engaging portion in a direction intersecting the engaging direction is restricted, it is possible to prevent the engagement between the packaging containers from being easily released.

[0034] (Variations) The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible, and these are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0035] (1) In the embodiment, the packaging containers 100, 200, 300 are in a quadrangular prism shape, the upper and lower surfaces are substantially diamond shaped, and when the packaging containers 100, 200, 300 are combined, they form a substantially regular hexagonal prism shape. However, the shape is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a square shape or a triangular shape, and may be changed as appropriate.

[0036] (2) In each of the embodiments, the cylindrical bodies 110, 210, and 310 are configured using a sheet-like member. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cylindrical body may be configured using a plate-like member, the cylindrical body may be a resin molded product, or the cylindrical body may be formed from a tubular metal.

[0037] The embodiments and modifications may be used in appropriate combination, but detailed description thereof will be omitted. The present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 1 Packaging Container System 100 packaging containers 110 Cylindrical body 111 Glue section 120 Bottom member 121 Engagement part 121a Slit 121b Bulkhead 122 Engagement part 122a Slit 122b Bulkhead 130 Top member 131 Engagement part 131a Slit 132 Engagement part 132a Slit 133 Holding piece 134 Lid 134a Claw part 200 Packaging containers 210 Cylindrical body 220 Bottom member 221 Engagement part 221a Slit 221b Regulatory Department 222 Engagement part 223 Holding piece 230 Top member 231 Engagement part 231a Slit 232 Engagement part 232a Slit 233 Holding piece 234 Lid 300 Packaging containers 310 Cylindrical body 320 Bottom member 321 Engagement part 321a Slit 321b Regulatory Department 322 Engagement part 322a Slit 322b Regulatory Department 323 Holding piece 330 Top member 331 Engagement part 331a Slit 332 Engagement part 332a Slit 333 Holding piece 334 Lid

Claims

1. A packaging container system capable of combining and integrating a plurality of columnar packaging containers, The packaging container has a diamond-shaped or triangular bottom portion obtained by dividing a regular hexagonal shape, A side surface portion having an engagement portion at a portion thereof and intersecting with the bottom surface portion; A top surface portion disposed at a position opposite to the bottom surface portion; Equipped with A packaging container system in which multiple packaging containers are integrated in a separable manner by engaging the engaging portion of one of the multiple packaging containers with the engaging portion of the other of the multiple packaging containers to be combined.

2. The packaging container system according to claim 1, By combining and integrating a plurality of the packaging containers with the engaging portions, the overall outer shape becomes a substantially hexagonal prism shape; A packaging container system comprising:

3. The packaging container system according to claim 1 or 2, The packaging container includes a cylindrical body that constitutes at least a part of the side surface, a bottom surface member that constitutes the bottom surface portion and at least a portion of the side surface portion and is attached to one end of the cylindrical body; an upper surface member that constitutes the upper surface portion and at least a portion of the side surface portion and is attached to the other end of the cylindrical body; Equipped with the engaging portion is provided on the side surface portion constituted by the bottom surface member and the side surface portion constituted by the top surface member; A packaging container system comprising:

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