Package and article package group

Abstract

To provide a package such that a customer can confirm necessary information even when article packages are placed on article shelves by making large the display area of information associated with the article.SOLUTION: A package 1 comprises a base part 3, a storage part 4 arranged on the side of the front 3 of the base part 3, and stores an article 2, and a cover part 5 which is connected in a foldable manner to right and left one-end parts of the base part 3, and covers the storage part 4. The storage part 4 has a lower plate part 20 connected in a foldable manner at a lower end part of the base part 3, an upper plate part 21 connected in a foldable manner at a part of the base part 3 above the lower plate part 20, and side plate parts 22 to 24 connected in a foldable manner to the lower plate part 20 and upper plate part 21, and the cover part 5 extends from the right and left one-end parts of the base part 3 on the side of the front 3a of the base part 3 to cover the side plate parts 22 to 24, and is fixed to right and left other-end parts of the base part 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a package and a group of product packages. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, toiletry products and other products have been sold in stores in packaging made of plastic or film that allows the contents to be seen. However, in recent years, there has been a demand for paper packaging due to environmental considerations.

[0003] Known paper packaging technologies include, for example, those described in Patent Document 1. The paper box described in Patent Document 1 has a storage section formed by a front panel, a back panel, two side panels, a top lid, and a bottom lid, as well as a bottom cover and a front cover connected below the back panel of the storage section. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-184735 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when a product package in which a product is wrapped in a packaging material is placed on a product shelf, the product package may unintentionally become obscured, for example, because information about the product displayed on the packaging material is hidden by a price card inserted into a price rail. Therefore, in order for customers (consumers) to check necessary information about the product when the product package is placed on a product shelf, it is desirable to make the display area for the information about the product sufficiently large.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a package and a group of product packages that enable customers to check the necessary information even when the product package is placed on a product shelf by increasing the display area for product-related information. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (1) One aspect of the present invention is a paper packaging body for packaging a product, comprising a base, a storage section arranged on the front side of the base for storing the product, and a cover section foldably connected to one left or right end of the base and covering the storage section, wherein the storage section has a lower plate section foldably connected to the lower end of the base, an upper plate section foldably connected to a part of the base above the lower plate section, and side plate sections foldably connected to the lower plate section and the upper plate section, and the cover section extends from one left or right end of the base on the front side of the base to cover the side plate section and is fixed to the other left or right end of the base.

[0008] When a product is packaged in such a package, the lower plate and the upper plate of the container are folded against the base, and the side plate of the container is folded against the lower plate and the upper plate to form the container into a box shape. At this time, the product is contained inside the container. Then, the cover is folded against one left and right end of the base and fixed to the other left and right end of the base. This assembles the package, and a product package is obtained in which the product is packaged in the package. Here, information about the product is displayed on the front surface of the cover. The cover extends from one left and right end of the base to the other left and right end of the base so as to cover the side plate on the front side of the base. Therefore, the display area of ​​the product information on the front surface of the cover is increased in the vertical and horizontal directions. By increasing the display area of ​​the product information in this way, it is possible to display the product information, taking into consideration that, for example, when the product package is placed on a product shelf, the lower part of the cover is hidden by a price card inserted in a price rail. This allows the customer to check the necessary information even when the product package is placed on a product shelf.

[0009] In addition, since the lower plate is bendably connected to the base at the lower end of the base, the storage section is disposed in an area including the lower end of the package when the package is assembled. This lowers the center of gravity of the product package. This ensures stability when the product package is placed on a shelf, and makes the package less likely to tip over.

[0010] (2) In the above (1), when the cover is fixed to the other left and right ends of the base, the height position of the top end of the cover may be higher than the height position of the top end of the storage part. In this configuration, when the package is assembled, the height position of the top end of the cover is higher than the height position of the top end of the storage part, so that the display area of ​​the information about the product is further increased in the vertical direction. Therefore, for example, a photo of the product can be displayed on the front surface of the cover so as to avoid the lower part of the cover.

[0011] (3) In the above (1) or (2), when the cover part is fixed to the other left and right ends of the base, the height position of the lower end of the cover part may be lower than the height position of the lower end of the storage part. In such a configuration, when the packaging body is in an assembled state, the height position of the lower end of the cover part is lower than the height position of the lower end of the storage part, so that when the product package is placed on a product shelf, the cover part extending from one left and right end of the base to the other left and right end is placed in contact with the product shelf. In a paper box, the edge of the paper is more likely to stably support the paper box than the surface of the paper. This improves the stability of the product package when placed on a product shelf.

[0012] (4) In the above (3), the lower end of the base may be provided with a protrusion that protrudes downward from the base. Since the protrusion is provided on the lower end of the base in this manner, when the product package is placed on the product shelf, not only the cover but also the protrusion comes into contact with the product shelf. This further improves the stability of the product package when placed on the product shelf.

[0013] (5) In the above (3) or (4), when the cover part is fixed to the other left or right end part of the base, a gap may be formed between the cover part and the lower plate part. In this configuration, when the package is assembled, a gap is formed between the cover part and the lower plate part, so that the length dimension of the cover part extending from one left or right end part of the base to the other left or right end part is larger than when there is no gap between the cover part and the lower plate part. This further improves the stability of the product package when placed on a product shelf.

[0014] (6) In any of the above (3) to (5), the cover part may be arc-shaped when the cover part is fixed to the other left and right ends of the base part. In this configuration, when the packaging body is assembled, the cover part is arc-shaped, so that the product package is placed stably on the product shelf in the front-rear and left-right directions. This further improves the stability of the product package when placed on the product shelf.

[0015] (7) In any of the above (1) to (6), the tip of the cover may be provided with a locking protrusion for locking the cover to the base, and the other left and right ends of the base may be provided with locking slits for engaging with the locking protrusions. In this configuration, the tip of the cover is locked to the other left and right ends of the base by inserting the locking protrusions provided at the tip of the cover into the locking slits provided at the other left and right ends of the base. Therefore, the cover can be easily fixed to the other left and right ends of the base without using an adhesive seal or the like.

[0016] (8) Another aspect of the present invention is a product package group comprising multiple types of packaging bodies according to any one of (1) to (7) above, wherein the dimensions and shapes of the storage compartments of the multiple types of packaging bodies vary according to the dimensions and shapes of the products to be stored in the storage compartments, and the shapes of the cover sections of the multiple types of packaging bodies are substantially identical.

[0017] In such a group of product packages, by using the above-mentioned packaging, the display area for product-related information is increased in the vertical and horizontal directions. This allows customers to check the necessary information even when the product package is placed on a shelf. Furthermore, by making the cover shapes of the multiple types of packaging roughly the same regardless of the size or shape of the product, the multiple types of packaging have an overall unified design in appearance. This allows the products to be differentiated while demonstrating overall brand power. Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, by increasing the display area of ​​product-related information, customers can check the necessary information even when the product package is placed on a product shelf. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view showing an assembled state of a packaging body according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the package shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the package shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the packaging body shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 in a state before being assembled. [Diagram 5] 5 is a rear view showing the packaging body shown in FIG. 4 as seen from the opposite side. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a development view showing a cardboard body before the packaging body shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is produced. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in the middle of assembling the packaging body shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. [Figure 8] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in the middle of assembling the packaging body shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. [Figure 9] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in the middle of assembling the packaging body shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. [Figure 10]FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a product package group including a plurality of types of product packages. [Figure 11] FIG. 7 is a development view showing a modified example of the cardboard body shown in FIG. 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or equivalent elements are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0021] Fig. 1 is a front view showing an assembled state of a packaging body according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views of the packaging body shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a plan view showing a state before the packaging body shown in Figs. 1 to 3 is assembled. Fig. 5 is a back view showing a state when the packaging body shown in Fig. 4 is seen from the opposite side. Fig. 6 is a development view showing a cardboard body before the packaging body shown in Figs. 4 and 5 is produced. Figs. 7 to 9 are perspective views showing a state in the middle of assembly of the packaging body shown in Figs. 4 and 5.

[0022] 1 to 9, a packaging body 1 of this embodiment is a paper packaging component for packaging a product 2 (see Figs. 1 and 9) such as a toiletry product or food. Here, the product 2 packaged in the packaging body 1 is referred to as a product package 10 (see Fig. 10). The product package 10 is displayed on a product shelf 51 in a store or the like.

[0023] In addition, the X direction in the figure is the front-to-back direction (depth direction) of the packaging body 1. The arrow in the X direction indicates the front side of the packaging body 1. The Y direction in the figure is the left-to-right direction (horizontal direction) of the packaging body 1. The arrow in the Y direction indicates the right side of the packaging body 1. The Z direction in the figure is the up-down direction (height direction) of the packaging body 1. The arrow in the Z direction indicates the top side of the packaging body 1.

[0024] The packaging body 1 is formed from a single sheet of cardboard. The packaging body 1 includes a base portion 3, a storage portion 4, and a cover portion 5.

[0025] The base 3 has a substantially rectangular shape and extends in the up-down direction (Z direction). The base 3 has a front surface 3a and a rear surface (rear surface) 3b located on the opposite side of the front surface 3a. The base 3 has a rear plate portion 11 and a front plate portion 13 connected to the rear plate portion 11 via a fold line 12 extending in the left-right direction (Y direction) so as to be able to be folded. A part of the rear plate portion 11 and the front plate portion 13 are folded and overlapped via the fold line 12. The rear plate portion 11 is located on the rear side in the front-rear direction (X direction). The front plate portion 13 is located on the front side in the front-rear direction. The rear plate portion 11 extends below the lower end of the front plate portion 13. A glue tab 15 is connected to the lower end of the front plate portion 13 via a fold line 14 extending in the left-right direction so as to be able to be folded.

[0026] A circular hanging hole 16 is provided at the top of the base 3. Circular openings 16a and 16b are provided near the fold line 12 of the rear plate portion 11 and the front plate portion 13, respectively. The rear plate portion 11 and the front plate portion 13 overlap each other, thereby forming the hanging hole 16 consisting of the openings 16a and 16b.

[0027] The storage section 4 is disposed on the front surface 3a side of the base 3. The storage section 4 is formed in a box shape and stores the product 2 (see Figs. 1 and 9). The storage section 4 has a lower plate section 20 connected to the lower end of the base 3 in a bendable manner, an upper plate section 21 connected to the base 3 in a portion above the lower plate section 20 in a bendable manner, a side plate section 22 connected to the lower plate section 20 and the upper plate section 21 in a bendable manner, and side plate sections 23, 24 connected to the side plate section 22 in a bendable manner. When assembled into a box shape, the side plate sections 22 to 24 have a U-shape in a plan view.

[0028] The lower plate portion 20 is bendably connected to the lower end of the base portion 3 via a fold line 25 extending in the left-right direction. A fold line 26 extending in the left-right direction is provided at the tip of the lower plate portion 20. Curved portions 27a, 27b are provided on both the left and right sides of the lower plate portion 20, respectively, which extend in a curved shape from the base portion 3 to the fold line 26 so as to taper.

[0029] The upper plate portion 21 is adhered to the adhesive tab 15 of the base portion 3. The adhesive tab 15 is adhered to the back surface of the upper plate portion 21 so as not to be visible from the front of the packaging body 1. Therefore, the upper plate portion 21 is connected to the base portion 3 via the adhesive tab 15 and the fold line 14 so as to be able to be folded. A fold line 29 extending in the left-right direction is provided at the tip of the upper plate portion 21. Curved portions 30a, 30b are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper plate portion 21, respectively, which extend in a curved shape so as to taper from the base portion 3 to the fold line 29.

[0030] The side plate portion 22 is foldably connected to the lower plate portion 20 via a fold line 26, and is foldably connected to the upper plate portion 21 via a fold line 29. The side plate portion 22 has a rectangular shape and extends in the up-down direction.

[0031] The side plate 23 is connected to the left end (one of the left and right ends) of the side plate 22 so as to be able to be bent via a fold line 31 extending in the vertical direction. The side plate 23 is rotatable about the fold line 31. This makes it possible to insert and remove the product 2 into the storage section 4 from the left side (one of the left and right ends) of the storage section 4. In other words, the space between the base 3 and the side plate 23 forms a product insertion / removal section 32 for inserting and removing the product 2. The side plate 23 is generally rectangular and extends in the vertical direction.

[0032] A protruding piece 34 is foldably connected to the tip (left end) of the side plate portion 23 via a folding line 33 extending in the vertical direction. The protruding piece 34 abuts against the front surface 3a of the base portion 3 when the packaging body 1 is assembled.

[0033] The side plate 24 is connected to the right end (the other left or right end) of the side plate 22 so as to be able to be bent via a fold line 35 extending in the vertical direction. The side plate 24 is rotatable about the fold line 35. This makes it possible to insert and remove the product 2 into the storage unit 4 from the right side (the other left or right end) of the storage unit 4 as well. In other words, the space between the base 3 and the side plate 24 forms a product insertion / removal section 36 for inserting and removing the product 2. The side plate 24 is generally rectangular and extends in the vertical direction.

[0034] A protruding piece 38 is foldably connected to the tip (right end) of the side plate portion 24 via a fold line 37 extending in the vertical direction. The protruding piece 38 abuts against the front surface 3a of the base portion 3 when the package 1 is assembled. The protruding piece 38 is provided with a substantially V-shaped notch 39 to prevent overlap with a tear-off portion 46 (described later) when the product 2 is stored in the storage section 4. The notch 39 is concave with respect to the tip of the protruding piece 38.

[0035] The dimensions of the storage section 4, which is composed of the lower plate section 20, upper plate section 21, and side plate sections 22-24, are set according to the dimensions of the product 2 to be packaged. Therefore, when the packaging body 1 is assembled and the product 2 is contained in the storage section 4, the product 2 is restrained in the front-rear direction, left-right direction, and up-down direction by the lower plate section 20, upper plate section 21, and side plate sections 22-24.

[0036] The cover part 5 is foldably connected to the left end part (one of the left and right ends) of the base part 3. Specifically, the cover part 5 is foldably connected to the left end part of the base part 3 via a fold line 40 extending in the vertical direction.

[0037] The cover part 5 covers the storage part 4. Thus, the storage part 4 is protected by the cover part 5. The cover part 5 extends from the left end part (one of the left and right ends) of the base part 3 on the front surface 3a side of the base part 3 so as to cover the side plate parts 22 to 24, and is fixed to the right end part (the other left and right end) of the base part 3. A locking protrusion 41 for locking the cover part 5 to the base part 3 is provided on the tip 5a of the cover part 5.

[0038] A protruding piece 43 is foldably connected to the lower part of the right end of the base 3 via a fold line 42 extending in the vertical direction. A locking slit 44 that engages with the locking protrusion 41 is provided at the boundary between the base 3 and the protruding piece 43. The locking slit 44 is located near the vertical center of the protruding piece 43. The locking slit 44 extends in the vertical direction. The locking protrusion 41 of the cover part 5 is inserted into the locking slit 44, whereby the tip 5a of the cover part 5 is locked (fixed) to the right end of the base 3.

[0039] A cut line 45 is provided in the base 3 at a position corresponding to the locking slit 44. The cut line 45 extends in a curved shape from the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the locking slit 44. The cut line 45 and the locking slit 44 form a cut-off portion 46 having a substantially semicircular shape. The cut-off portion 46 is a portion that is broken by being crushed as necessary when the product 2 is removed from the package 1. The dimension of the cut-off portion 46 is smaller than the dimension of the notch 39 of the protruding piece 38.

[0040] In a state where the cover portion 5 is engaged with the right end portion of the base portion 3, the height position of the upper end 5b of the cover portion 5 is higher than the height position of the upper end 4b of the storage portion 4. In other words, the height position of the upper end 5b of the cover portion 5 is higher than the height position of the upper plate portion 21. The height position of the upper end 5b of the cover portion 5 decreases from the fold line 40, which is the connection portion with the base portion 3, toward the tip of the cover portion 5. In this case, the height position of the upper end 5b of the cover portion 5 may be higher overall than the height position of the upper end 4b of the storage portion 4, or, for example, the height position of the upper end 5b of the region excluding the tip 5a side portion of the cover portion 5 may be higher than the height position of the upper end 4b of the storage portion 4.

[0041] In a state in which the cover portion 5 is engaged with the right end portion of the base portion 3, the height position of the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 is lower than the height position of the lower end 4c of the storage portion 4. In other words, the height position of the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 is lower than the height position of the lower plate portion 20. In this case, the height position of the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 may be lower overall than the height position of the lower end 4c of the storage portion 4, or the height position of a portion of the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 may be lower than the height position of the lower end 4c of the storage portion 4. For this reason, when the package 1 is placed on a product shelf 51 (see FIG. 10 ), the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 comes into contact with the product shelf 51.

[0042] Furthermore, when the cover portion 5 is engaged with the right end portion of the base portion 3, the cover portion 5 assumes an arc shape along the curved portions 27a, 27b of the lower plate portion 20 and the curved portions 30a, 30b of the upper plate portion 21 (see Figures 2 and 3).

[0043] Furthermore, in a state in which the cover portion 5 is engaged with the right end portion of the base portion 3, a gap S is formed between the cover portion 5 and the side plate portion 22 (see FIG. 3). In other words, a gap S is formed between the cover portion 5 and the tip end (fold line 26) of the lower plate portion 20. A gap S may also be formed between the cover portion 5 and the curved portions 27a, 27b of the lower plate portion 20.

[0044] The lower end of the base 3 is provided with two protrusions 47 protruding below the base 3. The protrusions 47 are formed by making cuts 48 in the lower plate 20 and folding it back. The protrusions 47 may be formed externally on the lower end of the base 3. Therefore, when the package 1 is placed on the product shelf 51, the tip (lower end) of the protrusions 47 comes into contact with the product shelf 51 together with the lower end 5c of the cover 5. The height position of the lower end of the protrusions 47 is, for example, the same as the height position of the lower end 5c of the cover 5. The number of protrusions 47 is not particularly limited to two, and may be one, or three or more.

[0045] When the packaging body 1 is folded as described above, the fold line 26 is located at the lowest side, as shown in Figures 4 and 5. The packaging body 1 is assembled from this folded state. When assembling the packaging body 1 to package the product 2, first, as shown in Figure 7, the storage section 4 of the packaging body 1 is folded forward and upward along the fold lines 14, 25, 26, and 29, so that the storage section 4 is in an upright position. Then, the product 2 is stored inside the storage section 4 from the left and right directions.

[0046] Then, as shown in Fig. 8, side plate 23 of storage unit 4 is folded toward base 3 along fold line 31, and side plate 24 of storage unit 4 is folded toward base 3 along fold line 35. Then, as shown in Fig. 9, in a state in which protruding piece 43 of base 3 is folded toward storage unit 4 along fold line 42 so as to sandwich protruding piece 38 against base 3, cover unit 5 is aligned along side plate portions 23, 22, and 24 of storage unit 4, and locking projection 41 of cover unit 5 is inserted into locking slit 44 of base 3.

[0047] 1 to 3, the tip 5a of the cover part 5 is engaged with the right end part of the base part 3, and the cover part 5 is fixed to the base part 3. Then, a product package 10 (see FIG. 10) in which the product 2 is packaged in the packaging body 1 is obtained.

[0048] Various pieces of information about the product 2 are displayed on the base 3, the storage section 4, and the cover section 5 of the packaging body 1. The information about the product 2 includes a description of the contents of the product 2, a photograph or image of the product 2, and the like.

[0049] Fig. 10 is a front view showing an example of a product package group including a plurality of types of product packages 10. In Fig. 10, a product package group 50 of this embodiment is arranged in a line on a product shelf 51, for example.

[0050] The product package group 50 is made up of product packages 10A to 10G. The product packages 10A to 10G are in a state in which a product 2 (see FIG. 1) is packaged in packaging bodies 1A to 1G. In other words, the product package group 50 includes multiple types of packaging bodies 1 (seven types in this example).

[0051] The dimensions and shapes of the storage sections 4 of the packages 1A to 1G differ depending on the dimensions and shapes of the products 2 stored in the storage sections 4. However, the shapes of the cover sections 5 of the packages 1A to 1G are substantially the same even if the dimensions or shapes of the storage sections 4 differ.

[0052] Photos 52A-52G of the product 2 are displayed on the front of the cover portion 5 of the packages 1A-1H, respectively. The photos 52A-52G of the product 2 are displayed so as to avoid the lower part of the cover portion 5. Note that instead of a photo of the product 2, an image of the product 2 may be displayed on the front of the cover portion 5. The photo or image displayed on the front of the cover portion 5 may be the full size of the product 2, or may be larger than the full size of the product 2.

[0053] A transparent price rail 53 is arranged in front of the group of product packages 50 on the product shelf 51. Price cards 54A-54G of the products 2 of the product packages 10A-10G are inserted into the price rail 53 at positions corresponding to the product packages 10A-10G.

[0054] For this reason, the lower part of the front surface of the cover part 5 of the product packages 10A-10G is hidden by the price cards 54A-54G. Therefore, while the product packages 10A-10G are left on the product shelf 51, customers (consumers) cannot confirm the information about the product 2 displayed on the lower part of the front surface of the cover part 5 of the product packages 10A-10G.

[0055] In response to such a problem, in this embodiment, when packaging the product 2 in the packaging body 1, the lower plate 20 and the upper plate 21 of the storage section 4 are folded against the base 3, and the side plate parts 22 to 24 of the storage section 4 are folded against the lower plate 20 and the upper plate part 21 to form the storage section 4 into a box shape. At this time, the product 2 is stored inside the storage section 4. Then, the cover part 5 is folded against one left and right end of the base 3 and fixed to the other left and right end of the base 3. This allows the packaging body 1 to be assembled, and a product package 10 in which the product 2 is packaged in the packaging body 1 is obtained. Here, information about the product 2 is displayed on the front surface of the cover part 5. The cover part 5 extends from one left and right end of the base 3 to the other left and right end on the front surface 3a side of the base 3 so as to cover the side plate parts 22 to 24. Therefore, the display area of ​​the information about the product 2 on the front surface of the cover part 5 is increased in the vertical and horizontal directions. By increasing the display area for the information about the product 2 in this way, it is possible to display the information about the product 2 while taking into consideration that when the product packages 10A-10G are placed on the product shelf 51, the lower part of the cover part 5 is hidden by the price cards 54A-54G inserted into the price rail 53. This allows the customer to check the necessary information even when the product packages 10A-10G are placed on the product shelf 51.

[0056] In addition, because the portion where the lower plate 20 is bendably connected to the base 3 is the lower end of the base 3, when the packaging body 1 is assembled, the storage section 4 is disposed in an area including the lower end of the packaging body 1. This lowers the center of gravity of the product package 10. This ensures stability when the product package 10 is placed on the product shelf 51, making the packaging body 1 less likely to tip over.

[0057] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the packaging body 1 is in an assembled state, the height position of the upper end 5b of the cover part 5 is higher than the height position of the upper end 4b of the storage part 4, so that the display area of ​​the information about the product 2 is further increased in the vertical direction. Therefore, for example, the photos 52A-52G of the product 2 can be displayed on the front surface of the cover part 5 while avoiding the lower part of the cover part 5. Therefore, even if the product 2 stored in the storage part 4 cannot be seen, it is possible to distinguish the product 2.

[0058] In addition, in this embodiment, when the packaging body 1 is in an assembled state, the height position of the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 is lower than the height position of the lower end 4c of the storage portion 4, so that when the product package 10 is placed on the product shelf 51, the cover portion 5 extending from one left or right end of the base portion 3 to the other left or right end is placed in contact with the product shelf 51. In a paper box, the edge of the paper is more likely to stably support the paper box than the surface of the paper. Therefore, the stability of the product package 10 when placed on the product shelf 51 is improved.

[0059] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the protrusion 47 is provided on the lower end of the base 3, when the product package 10 is placed on the product shelf 51, not only the cover part 5 but also the protrusion 47 comes into contact with the product shelf 51 when placed thereon. This further improves the stability of the product package 10 when placed on the product shelf 51.

[0060] In addition, in this embodiment, when the packaging body 1 is in an assembled state, a gap S is formed between the cover portion 5 and the lower plate portion 20, so that the length dimension of the cover portion 5 extending from one left or right end to the other left or right end of the base portion 3 is larger than when there is no gap S between the cover portion 5 and the lower plate portion 20. Therefore, the stability of the product package 10 when placed on the product shelf 51 is further improved.

[0061] In addition, in this embodiment, when the packaging body 1 is in an assembled state, the cover portion 5 has an arc shape, so that the product package 10 is placed stably in the front-rear and left-right directions on the product shelf 51. Therefore, the stability of the product package 10 placed on the product shelf 51 is further improved.

[0062] In this embodiment, the tip 5a of the cover 5 is locked to the other left or right end of the base 3 by inserting the locking protrusion 41 provided on the tip 5a of the cover 5 into the locking slit 44 provided on the other left or right end of the base 3. Therefore, the cover 5 can be easily fixed to the other left or right end of the base 3 without using an adhesive seal or the like.

[0063] In addition, in this embodiment, since the height position of the upper end 5b of the cover part 5 becomes lower toward the tip 5a of the cover part 5, when the tip 5a of the cover part 5 is locked to the other left or right end of the base part 3, a gap is unlikely to occur between the tip 5a of the cover part 5 and the base part 3 in the area above the locking slit 44, and the area above the locking slit 44 at the tip 5a of the cover part 5 is unlikely to swing. Therefore, the cover part 5 can be stably fixed to the other left or right end of the base part 3.

[0064] Furthermore, in this embodiment, by making the size of the storage section 4 suitable for the product 2, when the product 2 is stored in the storage section 4, shifting or tilting of the product 2 is suppressed, and unnecessary use of paper is reduced.

[0065] In addition, in this embodiment, by providing a hanging hole 16 on the upper part of the base 3, the product package 10 can be displayed not only by placing it on the product shelf 51, but also by hanging it.

[0066] In addition, in this embodiment, the rear plate portion 11 and the front plate portion 13 are folded back along the fold line 12 to form the base 3, making it easy to align the rear plate portion 11 and the front plate portion 13 when manufacturing the packaging body 1.

[0067] Furthermore, in this embodiment, by making the shapes of the cover parts 5 of the multiple types of packages 1 substantially the same regardless of the dimensions or shapes of the products 2, the multiple types of packages 1 have an overall unified design in appearance. Therefore, the products 2 can be distinguished while exerting overall brand power. As a result, it is possible to increase customers' willingness to purchase the products 2 through the brand image.

[0068] The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, the rear plate 11 and the front plate 13 are folded back at the fold line 12 to form the base 3, and the glue tab 15 connected to the front plate 13 at the fold line 14 is adhered to the back surface of the upper plate 21 of the storage section 4, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a cardboard body is prepared in which the front plate 13 is foldably connected to the upper plate 21 of the storage section 4 at the fold line 60, and the rear plate 11 and the front plate 13 are folded and glued together at the fold line 26 to form the base 3. In this case, the glue tab 15 is not necessary.

[0069] In the above embodiment, the photograph or image of the product 2 is displayed on the front surface of the cover portion 5, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, instead of or in addition to displaying a photograph or the like of the product 2, an opening may be provided in the cover portion 5 in an area facing the side plate portions 22-24 of the storage portion 4. In this case, the information displayed on the side plate portions 22-24 can be confirmed through the opening. An opening may also be provided in the side plate portions 22-24 at a position facing the opening of the cover portion 5. In this case, the presence or absence and the type of the product 2 stored in the storage portion 4 can be confirmed through the openings of the cover portion 5 and the side plate portions 22-24.

[0070] Also, a slit may be provided along part of the outline of the photograph or image of the product 2 on the cover part 5, so that the photograph or image of the product 2 is slightly raised relative to the cover part 5. In this case, the photograph or image of the product 2 appears three-dimensional, which can further enhance the appeal to customers.

[0071] In the above embodiment, the storage unit 4 has three side plate portions 22 to 24 that are U-shaped in plan view when assembled into a box shape, but the number of side plate portions forming the storage unit 4 is not particularly limited to three. For example, the storage unit 4 may have one side plate portion that is semicircular in plan view when assembled, or may have two side plate portions that are V-shaped in plan view when assembled.

[0072] In addition, in the above embodiment, the lower plate portion 20 of the accommodating portion 4 has curved portions 27a, 27b tapered toward the fold line 26, and the upper plate portion 21 of the accommodating portion 4 has curved portions 30a, 30b tapered toward the fold line 29, but the shapes of the lower plate portion 20 and the upper plate portion 21 may be, for example, trapezoidal or rectangular.

[0073] In the above embodiment, the side plate 23 is rotatable about the fold line 31 to form a product entrance / exit section 32 for inserting and removing the product 2, and the side plate 24 is rotatable about the fold line 35 to form a product entrance / exit section 36 for inserting and removing the product 2, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The lower plate 20 or the upper plate 21 may be capable of inserting and removing the product 2 into and from the storage section 4. For example, a breaking means may be provided on either or both of the fold lines 25, 26, or a breaking means may be provided on either or both of the fold lines 14, 29.

[0074] In addition, in the above embodiment, when the cover portion 5 is engaged with the other left and right ends of the base portion 3, the cover portion 5 extends in an arc shape, but this is not particularly limited to this shape, and for example, the cover portion 5 may extend in a rectangular shape or the like due to fold lines.

[0075] In addition, in the above embodiment, when the cover portion 5 is engaged with the other left and right ends of the base 3, a gap S is formed between the cover portion 5 and the lower plate portion 20, but this is not particularly limited to this form, and there may be no gap S between the cover portion 5 and the lower plate portion 20.

[0076] In addition, in the above embodiment, when the cover portion 5 is engaged with the other left and right ends of the base 3, the height position of the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 is lower than the height position of the lower end 4c of the storage portion 4, but this is not particularly limited to this form, and for example, the height position of the lower end 5c of the cover portion 5 may be equal to the height position of the lower end 4c of the storage portion 4.

[0077] In the above embodiment, the protrusion 47 protruding downward from the lower end of the base 3 is provided, but such a protrusion 47 may not be necessary.

[0078] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the cover portion 5 is engaged with the other left and right ends of the base 3, the height position of the upper end 5b of the cover portion 5 is higher than the height position of the upper end 4b of the storage portion 4, but this is not particularly limited to this form, and for example, the height position of the upper end 5b of the cover portion 5 may be equal to the height position of the upper end 4b of the storage portion 4.

[0079] In addition, in the above embodiment, the tip 5a of the cover portion 5 is engaged with the other left and right ends of the base 3, thereby fixing the cover portion 5 to the base 3, but this is not particularly limited to this form, and the tip portion of the cover portion 5 may be fixed to the base 3 by adhering it thereto with, for example, an adhesive tape or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0080] 1...packaging body, 2...product, 3...base, 3a...front, 4...storage section, 4b...upper end, 4c...lower end, 5...cover section, 5a...tip, 5b...upper end, 5c...lower end, 20...lower plate section, 21...upper plate section, 22-24...side plate sections, 41...locking protrusion, 44...locking slit, 47...protrusion, 50...product packaging group, S...gap.

Claims

1. A paper package for packaging a product, A base and a storage section disposed on a front side of the base section and configured to store the product; a cover portion connected to one of the left and right ends of the base portion in a bendable manner and covering the storage portion; the housing portion has a lower plate portion connected to a lower end portion of the base portion in a bendable manner, an upper plate portion connected to a portion of the base portion above the lower plate portion in a bendable manner, and a side plate portion connected to the lower plate portion and the upper plate portion in a bendable manner, The cover portion extends from one left or right end of the base on the front side of the base so as to cover the side plate portion and is fixed to the other left or right end of the base.

2. 2. The package according to claim 1, wherein the height position of the upper end of the cover portion is higher than the height position of the upper end of the storage portion when the cover portion is fixed to the other left and right ends of the base portion.

3. 2. The package according to claim 1, wherein a height position of a lower end of the cover portion is lower than a height position of a lower end of the storage portion when the cover portion is fixed to the other left and right ends of the base portion.

4. 2. The package according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion is provided at a lower end of the base so as to protrude downward from the base.

5. 2. The packaging body according to claim 1, wherein a gap is formed between the cover portion and the lower plate portion when the cover portion is fixed to the other left and right ends of the base portion.

6. 2. The packaging body according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion has an arc shape when the cover portion is fixed to the other left and right ends of the base portion.

7. a locking projection is provided at a tip of the cover portion for locking the cover portion to the base, 2. The package according to claim 1, wherein the base portion has left and right ends each provided with an engagement slit for engagement with the engagement projection.

8. A product package group including a plurality of types of packaging bodies according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the dimensions and shapes of the storage sections of the plurality of types of packaging bodies are different according to the dimensions and shapes of products to be stored in the storage sections; A product package group in which the cover portions of the multiple types of packaging bodies have substantially the same shape.

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