Holder and dispenser

Abstract

To provide a holder which can reduce a use amount of a resin, does not interfere with the attachment of a discharge device to a spouted pouch, and can be easily attached to and detached from the spouted pouch with the discharge device attached.SOLUTION: A holder is for supporting a bag container to which a discharge device is attached in an upright position. The bag container includes a pouch body and a spout attached to the pouch body. The discharge device is attached to the spout of the bag container. A member capable of supporting the discharge device is provided with an insertion port having an opening at the bottom. The holder is formed using a sheet-like material. The holder includes a tubular main body portion having an opening at the top, and a top flap portion connected to at least a part of a peripheral portion of an upper end of the main body portion. The top flap portion has an insertion piece that is inserted into the insertion port and supports the discharge device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a holder and a dispenser. [Background technology]

[0002] Film pouches for holding liquid contents are widely used. The liquid contents in the pouches are often transferred into hard dispensers with a pump-type or trigger-type dispensing device attached to the opening. In recent years, from the perspective of reducing the amount of resin used in consideration of the environment and the difficulty of refilling highly viscous liquid contents such as conditioners, it has been proposed to attach a discharge device to the spout of a pouch container so that the liquid contents can be directly discharged from the pouch. Note that the discharge device can be used repeatedly by simply replacing the pouch container.

[0003] However, the above-mentioned pouch containers are easily deformed and have difficulty in maintaining an upstanding state. In particular, when the volume of the liquid content decreases, the pouch shrinks, making it even more difficult for the pouch to stand upright. For this reason, outer containers that support the pouch container in an upright position (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2) and hanging devices for hanging the pouch container have been proposed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 6463315 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-66861 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-63807 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, direct use of the bag container requires additional durable hard resin parts such as outer containers and hanging fixtures, which contradicts the goal of reducing the amount of resin used.

[0006] Patent Document 3 also proposes a holder formed by folding a thin sheet material to support a bag container in an upright position. In this case, the use of a thin sheet material allows for a reduction in the amount of resin used compared to hard parts. However, the holder in Patent Document 3 needs to be attached to the bag container before the discharge device is attached, and when the discharge device is attached to or detached from the spout by screwing or the like, the attachment is usually done by grasping the periphery of the base of the spout, which creates the problem that the holder gets in the way and makes it difficult to attach or detach the discharge device. Furthermore, the spout of the bag container must be inserted into each of the holes formed in the multiple flaps of the holder, which makes the operation complicated.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a holder that can reduce the amount of resin used, does not interfere with the attachment of a discharge device to a spouted pouch, and can be easily attached and detached to a spouted pouch with a discharge device attached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The holder of the present invention is a holder for supporting a bag container to which a discharge device is attached in an upright position. The bag container includes a pouch body and a spout attached to the pouch body. The discharge device is attached to the spout of the bag container. A member capable of supporting the discharge device is provided with a socket having an opening at its bottom. The holder is formed using a sheet material. The holder includes a cylindrical main body portion having an opening at the top, and a top flap portion connected to at least a portion of the periphery of the upper end of the main body portion. The top flap portion has an insertion piece that is inserted into the insertion port and supports the discharge device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a holder that can reduce the amount of resin used, does not interfere with the attachment of a discharge device to a spouted pouch, and can be easily attached and detached to a spouted pouch with a discharge device attached. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a bag container (a pouch with a spout). [Figure 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the bag container shown in FIG. 1 taken along the plane AA. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the bag container and the adapter. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bag container with an adapter attached and a (pump-type) discharge device. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bag container to which a discharge device is attached via an adapter. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bag container to which a discharge device is attached via an adapter, and a holder that supports the bag container. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a bag container to which a discharge device is attached and a holder that supports the bag container. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bag container to which a discharge device (modified example) is attached without an adapter, and a holder that supports the bag container. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a first modified example of the holder. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a development view showing a first modified example of the holder. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of the holder. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a development view showing a second modified example of the holder. [Figure 14] 10A and 10B are schematic diagrams for explaining the operation of the second modified example of the holder. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a third modified example of the holder. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is another perspective view showing the third modified example of the holder. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a development view showing a third modified example of the holder. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a third modified example of the holder. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a development view showing a fourth modified example of the holder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, in which the same or common parts are designated by the same reference numerals.

[0012] <Holder> The holder of this embodiment is a holder (outer shell case) for supporting a bag container (a pouch with a spout) to which a discharge device is attached in an upright position.

[0013] (Bag container: pouch with spout) 1 and 2, the pouch container 6 includes a pouch body 61 (bag) and a spout 62 (pouring outlet) attached to the pouch body 61 (top surface portion 61a etc. thereof).

[0014] The pouch body 61 is formed using a flexible, soft sheet material. The bag container 6 (pouch body 61) is filled with the liquid content. The illustrated pouch body 61 includes a top surface portion 61a (top gusset portion), a body portion 61b, and a bottom surface portion 61c (bottom gusset portion). The upper end of the sheet material (film) constituting the body portion 61b and the outer peripheral end of the sheet material (top gusset film) constituting the top surface portion 61a are joined by heat sealing the heat seal layers on their respective inner surfaces at the top seal portion 61d (forming the periphery of the top surface portion 61a). Here, the top seal portion 61d protrudes above the top surface portion 61a. The lower end of the sheet material (film) constituting body portion 61b and the outer peripheral end of the sheet material (bottom gusset film) constituting bottom portion 61c are joined by heat-sealing the heat-sealed layers on their respective inner surfaces at bottom seal portion 61e (forming the periphery of bottom portion 61c). Here, bottom seal portion 61e protrudes downward from bottom portion 61c and forms a bottom gusset portion that allows pouch body 61 to stand on its own.

[0015] Furthermore, the spout 62 is attached to the top surface 61a of the pouch body 61 by heat-sealing or the like by fixing the seal portion 62c of the spout 62 to the sheet material (top gusset film) that constitutes the top surface 61a. Note that the pouch container may be one in which the spout is fixed by heat-sealing between the upper edges of the two body portions 61b, without the top surface 61a (top gusset film).

[0016] The spout 62 has a communication hole 62a for pouring out the liquid content filled in the pouch body 61. The bag container 6 (pouch with spout) can be used with the discharge device 2 (see FIG. 8) attached to the male thread portion 62b of the spout 62. When the liquid content is to be stored in the bag container 6, a screw-type cap (not shown) is screwed onto the male thread portion 62b of the spout 62 so as to be openable and closable, thereby sealing the bag container 6.

[0017] The flange 621 is a protruding portion provided on the spout 62, and serves as a catch when the spout 62 or the bag container 6 is gripped or engaged and held during the manufacturing process or the transport process.

[0018] In this embodiment, the liquid content contained in the pouch body 61 is a liquid content such as a liquid, a sol, or a gel. The liquid contents are not particularly limited, but examples thereof include liquid hair care agents such as shampoo, hair conditioner, and hair rinse, liquid detergents such as body soap, hand soap, and liquid cleansing, liquid detergents for clothes and dishes, fabric softeners and bleaches, liquid cleaning agents, liquid cosmetics, liquid medicines, and liquid seasonings and foods.

[0019] (discharge device) 3 to 5, the discharge device 2 is attached to the spout 62 of the bag container 6. The illustrated discharge device 2 is a push-down pump type discharge device (pump device), but is not limited to this and may be a trigger type, etc., and may be a small diaphragm type discharge device rather than a piston type.

[0020] When attaching the discharge device 2, the cap attached to the spout 62 (male thread portion 62b) is removed, and the discharge device 2 is attached to the spout 62 in exchange for the cap. When the liquid content in the bag container 6 is used up, the discharge device 2 can be removed and replaced with a new bag container 6, allowing the discharge device 2 to be reused.

[0021] The discharge device 2 has a connector 232 for attaching the discharge device 2 to the spout of the bag container 6 . In the discharge device 2 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the connector 232 is attached to the spout 62 via an adapter 231 (see FIG. 8). The adapter 231 has a female screw portion 231a that can be attached (screwed) to the male screw portion 62b of the spout 62 of the bag container 6, and a male screw portion 231b that can be attached (screwed) to the female screw portion 232a of the connector 232. By using the adapter 231, even if the spout 62 and the connector 232 cannot be directly attached (if the diameter, etc. is different), the discharge device can be attached to the spout 62 of the bag container 6 via the adapter 231 without any design changes. Furthermore, since the grippable portion increases, there is an advantage that it is easier for the user to grip, and it is also suitable for trigger-type discharge devices.

[0022] However, as shown in Fig. 9, the connector 232 may be configured as a single member for attaching the discharge device 2 to the spout 62 of the bag container 6. In this way, if the discharge device 2 has a connector 232 that can be directly attached to the spout 62 of the bag container 6, the adapter 231 can be eliminated.

[0023] In this embodiment, the member capable of supporting the discharge device 2 has insertion ports (recesses 231d, 232d) with openings at the bottom. Note that although the illustrated insertion ports are recesses, the insertion ports may be through-holes or the like as long as they can support the discharge device 2 by inserting the insertion piece 11a of the holder 1. The member capable of supporting the discharge device 2 is not particularly limited, but examples include the adapter 231, the discharge device 2 (connector 232), and the spout 62. That is, the insertion port may be provided in any of these. In the illustrated embodiment, the insertion ports (recesses 231d, 232d) are provided in the adapter 231 (see FIG. 8) or the discharge device 2 (connector 232) (see FIG. 9). However, this is not limiting, and for example, the insertion ports (recesses, etc.) can also be provided integrally with the spout 62 (by making the spout slightly longer and providing a skirt-shaped flange, etc.).

[0024] In the above embodiment, the insertion port (recess 231d) provided in the adapter 231 is an annular groove formed by the skirt portion 231c (annular portion) (see FIGS. 4 and 8). Note that the insertion port having an opening is not limited to an annular portion (annular groove), and may be, for example, a through or non-through groove-like insertion port at two to four locations in the circumferential direction. In this way, by providing an insertion port (recess, etc.) in the adapter 231, it is possible to provide an insertion port (recess 231d) for the insertion piece 11a of the holder 1 in a member capable of supporting the ejection device 2, simply by attaching it to the spout 62 of the bag container 6 via the adapter 231, without having to modify the design of a general-purpose ejection device that can be attached to the ejection port of a hard container to provide an insertion port.

[0025] 9, the connector 232 of the discharge device 2 may be directly attached to the spout of the bag container 6. In this way, by providing a discharge device 2 (dedicated to attachment to the holder 1) having an insertion port (recess 232d) for the insertion piece 11a of the holder 1, the number of parts of the discharge device 2 can be reduced, and the amount of resin used can also be reduced.

[0026] Although the discharge device 2 is not particularly limited, when it is a push-down pump, it includes, for example, a nozzle 21, a hollow piston 22, a straw part 24, and an intake tube 25 (see Figs. 4 and 8). For example, the nozzle 21 and the straw part 24 are provided with a check mechanism for preventing the liquid contents from flowing back, and the straw part 24 is provided with a spring mechanism for pushing the piston 22 upward. As a result, when the nozzle 21 and piston 22 are pushed down, the liquid content stored in the hollow portion of the piston 22 and the straw portion is discharged from the discharge port of the nozzle 21. Thereafter, the pressure on the nozzle 21 is released and the piston 22 returns to its initial position above by the spring mechanism, during which time the liquid content in the bag container 6 flows into the straw portion 24 etc. via the suction tube 25 and is collected in the discharge device 2.

[0027] The suction tube 25 (dip tube) is preferably a rigid, unbent tubular body having a length that reaches the bottom of the bag container 6 (pouch body 61). Even if the discharge device 2 is a pump type and the holder 1 and the top flap portion 11 having the insertion piece 11a are not rigid enough to withstand the pressing force when the nozzle 21 and piston 22 are pushed down (during pumping), the suction tube 25 has enough rigidity to resist the downward pressing force, thereby suppressing deformation of the holder 1 (top flap portion 11). This allows the pump-type discharge device 2 to pump the content liquid in the bag container 6. Furthermore, even if the amount of content liquid decreases, the suction tube 25 can suck up and discharge the content liquid remaining at the bottom of the pouch body 61. If the discharge device 2 is of a trigger type or the like, it is not necessary to provide the above-mentioned rigidity, and therefore the suction tube 25 may have a curved shape and may not have a length that reaches the bottom of the pouch body 61. However, in order to suck up the solution at the bottom of the pouch body 61, it is preferable that the suction tube 25 has a length that reaches near the bottom of the pouch body 61.

[0028] In addition, it is preferable that an anti-blocking mechanism such as a notch 25a is provided at the lower end of the suction tube 25 so that the opening at the lower end of the suction tube 25 does not become blocked when the lower end of the suction tube 25 abuts against the bottom of the pouch body 61.

[0029] As described above, in this embodiment, the liquid content in the bag container 6 is used by attaching the discharge device 2 to the bag container 6, rather than being refilled into a hard bottle container.

[0030] (holder) The holder 1 is formed using a sheet (thin plate) material. As the sheet material, synthetic resin, paper, synthetic paper, resin-coated paper, etc. can be used, but a transparent sheet of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, etc., with a thickness of about 0.3 mm to 2.0 mm is preferable. By using a thin sheet material, the amount of resin used can be reduced compared to rigid resin molded products.

[0031] For example, the holder 1 is made using the sheet material shown in Fig. 7. The sheet material is folded along folding assist lines 14 (pressed lines, half-cut lines, perforated lines, etc.) and attached at adhesive parts 15 to form the sides of the main body part 10, and the bottom of the main body part 10 is formed by attaching the bottom flap part 13 (such as a one-touch bottom). Holder 1 does not necessarily have to have a bottom surface, but it is preferable for it to have a bottom surface in order to increase the rigidity of holder 1 (particularly, rigidity against the pressing force when pumping with the pump device, and the ability to maintain its shape when the contents are reduced and the pouch body is deflated and deformed).

[0032] The only methods for applying product labels to molded hard resin products were to either attach a separate printed label or to print directly onto the three-dimensional object, which is inferior in terms of expressiveness and production speed. In contrast, with the holder of this embodiment, printing is performed on the sheet material, making it easy to print anywhere on the holder.

[0033] Furthermore, molding dies (cutting dies) for sheet-like materials are easier and less expensive to manufacture (modify) than dies for three-dimensional objects. Therefore, since bag containers 6 come in a variety of sizes and shapes, various holders can be easily and inexpensively manufactured to fit each bag container. The holder of this embodiment, which is manufactured using sheet-like material, also has these manufacturing advantages.

[0034] For example, by using a water-resistant resin sheet as the sheet material, the holder can be reused, which further reduces the amount of resin used.

[0035] 6 to 8, the holder 1 comprises a cylindrical main body 10 having an opening at the top, and a top flap 11 connected (integrally) to at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the upper end (opening end) of the main body 10. The top flap portion 11 has an insertion piece 11a that is inserted into the recess 231d of the adapter 231 (or the recess 232d of the connector 232 of the discharge device 2; see FIG. 9) and supports the discharge device 2 (so as to push it upward). In order to stably support the discharge device 2, the insertion pieces 11a (top flap portion 11 having the insertion pieces 11a) are preferably provided at least at two opposing positions on the main body portion 10. The tubular main body 10 may be cylindrical, but from the viewpoint of folding the sheet material to produce the main body 10, it is preferable that it be a rectangular tube (a tube having a polygonal cross section), and it is more preferable that it be a square tube.

[0036] At the boundary between the top flap portion 11 and the main body portion 10, folding assistance lines (various folding lines, etc.) not shown may be provided.

[0037] As described above, because the pouch body 61 is made of a soft sheet-like material, the pouch container 6 is easily deformed and is difficult to stand on its own when the contents are reduced or deflated. Furthermore, when a pump-type discharge device (pump device) is attached to the pouch container 6, the pouch container 6 cannot maintain its shape against the pressing force exerted when the piston 22 of the pump device is pressed down. On the other hand, by attaching the holder 1 of this embodiment to the discharge device 2 attached to the bag container 6 while it contains the bag container 6 and supporting the discharge device 2, the bag container 6 attached to the discharge device 2 can be maintained in an upright position.

[0038] The holder 1 of this embodiment does not directly support the bag container 6, but supports the discharge device 2 attached to the bag container 6, thereby maintaining the upright state of the bag container 6. Therefore, the holder 1 of this embodiment does not need to be attached to the bag container 6 before the discharge device 2 is attached, and when attaching or detaching the discharge device 2 to or from the spout 62 of the bag container 6 by screwing or the like, the holder does not get in the way, making it easy to attach or detach the discharge device 2 to or from the bag container 6. Furthermore, the discharge device 2 can be supported simply by pushing the upper ends (insertion pieces 11a) of the multiple top flaps 11 of the holder 1 diagonally inward and inserting the insertion pieces 11a into the insertion openings (recesses 231d) of the adapter 231. Therefore, according to this embodiment, when exchanging the bag container 6, the attachment and detachment of the discharge device 2 to and the attachment and detachment of the holder 1 to and from the bag container 6 can be performed easily and quickly.

[0039] In order to discharge the liquid content of a hard container using a discharge device, it is necessary to take in air into the container to eliminate the negative pressure inside the hard container. However, if it is necessary to keep the liquid content from coming into contact with air in order to prevent deterioration or contamination of the liquid content, a container (so-called delaminated bottle) is used, which has an inner bag filled with the liquid content inside a hard outer container, and has a structure in which only the inner bag shrinks when the liquid content is consumed. However, delaminated bottles cannot be reused by refilling the liquid content, and are therefore undesirable from the perspective of reducing the amount of resin used. In contrast, by using the holder 1 of this embodiment, and in particular a one-way discharge pump that does not draw air from the outside when the contents are discharged (discharged), the bag container 6 functions as the inner bag of a delaminated bottle, making it difficult for the content liquid to come into contact with air, and even if the bag container 6 (pouch body 61) deflates, the outer shape is maintained by the holder 1, making it self-standing, and the holder 1 and discharge device 2, which correspond to the outer container of the delaminated bottle, can be reused. Therefore, even when a structure is required that makes it difficult for the content liquid to come into contact with air, it is possible to reduce the amount of resin used.

[0040] (Prevention mechanism) In the above-described embodiment, the bag container 6 is attached to the discharge device 2 and the holder 1 is also engaged therewith, so that the user can grasp the nozzle 21 and lift the discharge device 2, the bag container 6 and the holder 1 together to lift and move them. The holder 1 is light, and even when the discharge device 2 is lifted, the weight of the bag container 6 attached to the discharge device 2 is not placed on the holder 1. Therefore, due to frictional forces generated when the insertion piece 11a of the holder 1 is inserted into the insertion port (recess 231d) of the adapter 231, the holder 1 is unlikely to fall off even when the discharge device 2 is lifted. Note that the spacing (gap width) of the insertion port (recess 231d) may be narrowed to make it difficult for the insertion piece 11a to fall out (for example, the spacing on the upper end side of the insertion piece 11a in the recess 231d may be narrowed to the extent that the upper end of the insertion piece 11a can be clamped). However, it is preferable to provide a mechanism for preventing the holder 1 from falling off when the discharge device 2 is lifted up, in order to more reliably prevent the holder 1 from falling off. A modified example of the holder having a mechanism for preventing the holder from coming off will be described below.

[0041] (Variation 1) Referring to Figures 10 and 11, the anti-slip mechanism in holder variant 1 is a mechanism that folds the connecting piece 111 provided between multiple top flap portions 11 inward, causing the lower end of the connecting piece 111 to protrude toward the top surface (top surface portion 61a) of the pouch main body 61.

[0042] Specifically, the holder 1 has multiple triangular (or approximately trapezoidal) top flap portions 11, and connecting pieces 111 are provided between the multiple top flap portions 11 to connect at least a portion of the hypotenuse of adjacent top flap portions 11, and a cutout portion 111c is provided below the connecting pieces. The connecting piece 111 has mountain fold lines 111b and valley fold lines 111a shown in Fig. 11. When inserting the insertion piece 11a into the insertion opening (recess 231d) as shown in Fig. 10, the top flap portion 11 is bent and tilted, and the valley fold line 111a of the connecting piece 111 is pushed inward to fold it into a valley fold, and at the same time, the mountain fold line 111b is folded into a mountain fold, so that the bottom end of the connecting piece 111 (the portion corresponding to the valley fold line 111a) protrudes toward the top surface (top surface portion 61a) of the pouch body 61.

[0043] This prevents the holder 1 from falling off when the discharge device 2 is lifted. In addition, the connecting piece 111 also has the function of connecting the top flap portion 11 having the insertion piece 11a, and has the function of preventing the top flap portion 11 from spreading and causing the insertion piece 11a to come off the insertion port (recess 231d) of the discharge device 2. In the case of a pump-type discharge device, the connecting piece 111 supported upward by the top surface of the pouch body 61 also has the function of supporting the top flap portion 11 having the insertion piece 11a against the pressing force from above to below.

[0044] Furthermore, by providing the cutout portion 111c, the top seal portion 61d protruding upward from the top surface portion 61a of the pouch body 61 fits into the cutout portion 111c, more reliably preventing the holder 1 from falling off. Also, this makes it easier to fold the connecting piece 111. However, the cutout portion 111c is not necessarily required.

[0045] (Variation 2) 12 to 14, the slip-out prevention mechanism in the holder modification 2 is a mechanism that locks the insertion piece 11a of the top flap portion 11 in the insertion port (such as the recess 231d of the adapter 231). That is, the insertion piece 11a also serves as the slip-out prevention mechanism.

[0046] Specifically, the insertion piece 11a has an extension 12b extending laterally. By inserting the insertion piece 11a having the extension 12b into the recess 231d of the adapter 231, the extension 12b is pressed against the inner wall of the recess 231d (see FIG. 14, which is a schematic diagram of the recess 231d viewed from below), increasing friction and preventing the insertion piece 11a from coming off the extension 12b. The spacing (gap width) of the insertion opening (recess 231d) can be designed based on ease of insertion and prevention of removal. Furthermore, the spacing need not be constant, but may vary in the circumferential or depth directions.

[0047] (Variation 3) Referring to Figures 15 to 18, the anti-slip mechanism in holder variant 3 is a mechanism that, when the spout 62 has a flange 621 (extending horizontally), engages the second top side flap portion 112, which has a mechanism for engaging below the flange 621, below the flange 621.

[0048] Specifically, the holder 1 of the third modification includes a first top flap portion 11 having an insertion piece 11a, and a second top flap portion 12 (without an insertion piece 11a) having a mechanism (cutout portion 12d) for engaging with the lower portion of the flange 621. The second top flap portion 12 has an engaging piece 12c and a cutout portion 12d (see FIG. 17). 15, the second top flap portion 12 is folded inward, and the cutout portion 12d is fitted below the flange 621 of the spout 62, resulting in the state shown in FIGS. 16 and 18. At this time, for example, when the second top flap portion 12 climbs over the flange 621 from above, the locking piece 12c is bent upward, and the locking piece 12c is present below the flange 621 in a state of protruding upward. Because this locking piece 12c does not easily return above the flange 621, the holder 1 is unlikely to fall off even when the discharge device 2 is lifted.

[0049] (Variation 4) 19, the fall-off prevention mechanism in the holder variation 4 is a mechanism that locks the insertion piece 11a of the top flap portion 11 in the insertion port (such as the recess 231d of the adapter 231), similar to the variation 2. In other words, the insertion piece 11a also serves as the fall-off prevention mechanism.

[0050] Specifically, a folded portion 11b is provided adjacent to the insertion piece 11a in the lateral direction. This folded portion 11b is folded over the insertion piece 11a and inserted into the recess 231d of the adapter 231, thereby preventing the insertion piece 11a from coming off. By folding it over in this manner, the rigidity of the insertion piece 11a is ensured, and the thickness of the member inserted into the recess 231d (the folded insertion piece 11a) is increased, thereby preventing the insertion piece 11a from coming off.

[0051] (dispenser) The present invention also relates to a dispenser (a dispenser in which the bag container is replaceable or interchangeable) in which at least a portion of a bag container 6 to which a discharge device 2 is attached is stored in the holder 1, and the discharge device 2 is supported by the insertion piece 11a of the holder 1.

[0052] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified in various ways. Two or more embodiments selected from the various embodiments described above may be combined as appropriate, or at least one configuration (part of a configuration) selected from the various embodiments described above may be replaced with part of a configuration of another embodiment.

[0053] <Summary> The following will exemplify the above-described embodiments of the present invention.

[0054] (1) A holder for supporting a bag container with a discharge device attached in an upright position, The bag container includes a pouch body and a spout attached to the pouch body, The discharge device is attached to the spout of the bag container, a member capable of supporting the discharge device is provided with a socket having an opening at a lower side; the holder is formed using a sheet-like material; The holder includes a cylindrical main body having an opening at the top, and a top flap portion connected to at least a portion of the periphery of the upper end of the main body, The holder has an insertion piece that is inserted into the insertion port and supports the discharge device.

[0055] (2) The holder according to (1), further comprising a mechanism for preventing the holder from falling off when the discharge device is gripped and lifted.

[0056] (3) The holder includes a plurality of top flap portions, A connecting piece is provided between the plurality of top flap portions to connect at least a part of the adjacent top flap portions, The connecting piece has a valley fold line for allowing it to be folded inward, The holder described in (2), wherein the anti-slip mechanism is a mechanism that folds the connecting piece inward, causing the lower end of the connecting piece to protrude toward the top surface of the pouch body.

[0057] (4) The spout has a flange; the holder includes a plurality of top flap portions connected to at least a portion of the periphery of the upper end of the main body portion, The plurality of top flap portions include a first top flap portion having the insertion piece and a second top flap portion having a mechanism for engaging below the flange, The holder described in (2), wherein the anti-slip mechanism is a mechanism that engages the second top flap portion below the flange.

[0058] (5) A dispenser in which at least a portion of the bag container to which the discharge device is attached is stored in a holder described in any one of (1) to (4), and the discharge device is supported by the insertion piece of the holder. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1 holder 10 Main body 11 (1st) Top flap 11a Insert 11b Fold-in part 111 Connecting piece 111a Valley fold line 111b Mountain fold line 111c Notch 12 Second top flap 12b Extension part 12c Locking piece 12d Notch 13 Bottom flap 14 Bend auxiliary line 15 Adhesive part 2 Discharge device 21 nozzles 22 Piston 231 Adapter 231a Female thread 231b Male thread part 231c Skirt section 231d Recess (insertion hole) 232 Connector 232a Female thread 232d Recess (insertion hole) 24 Straw part 25 Inhalation tube 25a notch 6 bag containers (pouches with spouts) 61 Pouch body 61a Top section 61b Torso 61c Bottom part 61d Top seal part 61e Bottom seal 62 Spout 62a Communication hole 62b Male thread 62c Seal part 621 flange

Claims

1. A holder for supporting a bag container with a discharge device attached in an upright position, The bag container includes a pouch body and a spout attached to the pouch body, The discharge device is attached to the spout of the bag container, a member capable of supporting the discharge device is provided with a socket having an opening at a lower side; the holder is formed using a sheet-like material; The holder includes a cylindrical main body having an opening at the top, and a top flap portion connected to at least a portion of the periphery of the upper end of the main body, The holder has an insertion piece that is inserted into the insertion port and supports the discharge device.

2. The holder according to claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism for preventing the holder from falling off when the discharge device is gripped and lifted.

3. The holder includes a plurality of top flap portions, A connecting piece is provided between the plurality of top flap portions to connect at least a part of the adjacent top flap portions, The connecting piece has a valley fold line for allowing it to be folded inward, The holder according to claim 2 , wherein the fall-out prevention mechanism is a mechanism that folds the connecting piece inward to cause the lower end of the connecting piece to protrude toward the top surface of the pouch body.

4. The spout has a flange; the holder includes a plurality of top flap portions connected to at least a portion of the periphery of the upper end of the main body portion, The plurality of top flap portions include a first top flap portion having the insertion piece and a second top flap portion having a mechanism for engaging below the flange, The holder according to claim 2 , wherein the fall-off prevention mechanism is a mechanism that locks the second top flap portion below the flange.

5. A dispenser, wherein at least a portion of the bag container to which the discharging device is attached is housed in the holder according to claim 1, and the discharging device is supported by the insertion piece of the holder.

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