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Abstract

This design prevents the identification device from getting in the way of the user's hand when they are gripping and carrying the container. [Solution] The container 1 comprises a bottom wall portion 2 and a side wall portion 3 extending upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall portion 2. The side wall portion 3 includes a recess 4 in which an identification tool 9 is placed, a locking portion 5 for locking the identification tool 9 in place in the recess 4, and a handle portion 6 used by the user to grasp the side wall portion 3. The recess 4 has a shape that is recessed toward the inside of the container 1. The handle portion 6 is located above the recess 4 and is located further outward from the recess 4 of the container 1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a container having a bottom wall portion and a side wall portion.

Background Art

[0002] In a container having a bottom wall portion and a side wall portion, it has been conventionally done to attach an appropriate identifier to the container for the purpose of identifying information such as the contents and the destination of transportation.

[0003] In the technique described in Patent Document 1, an upper flange is provided at the upper end portion of the side wall portion of the container, and a holder for holding the identifier is suspended from this upper flange. In this type of container, the user can carry the container by grasping the upper flange. Further, the user can identify information such as the contents and the destination of transportation using an appropriate identifier held by the holder.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the above-described conventional container, since the holder for holding the identifier is attached to the upper flange of the container, when the user grasps the upper flange, the identifier may hit the hand and become difficult to hold.

[0006] The problem to be solved by the present disclosure is to suppress the identifier from hitting the hand and becoming an obstacle when the user grasps and carries the container.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] A container according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a bottom wall and a side wall extending upward from the periphery of the bottom wall, wherein the side wall includes a recess in which an identification device is placed, a locking portion for locking the identification device in the recess, and a handle portion used by a user to grasp the side wall. The recess has a shape that is recessed toward the inside of the container. The handle portion is located above the recess and further outward from the recess of the container. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] This disclosure has the effect of preventing the identification device from getting in the way of the user's hand when they are gripping and carrying the container. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an overall perspective view of a container according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a plan view of the same container. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view of the same container. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a cross-section of line AA in Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows the cross-section along line BB in Figure 3. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a cross-section of the CC line in Figure 3. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the main part of the container shown above. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a side view of a modified version of the same container. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a cross-section of line DD in Figure 8. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] (1) One embodiment (1-1) Overall structure of the container As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the container 1 of one embodiment comprises a bottom wall portion 2 made of synthetic resin and a side wall portion 3 made of synthetic resin extending upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall portion 2. The directions such as up and down and left and right used in this text are based on the usage state of the container 1 shown in Figure 1. In the usage state of the container 1, the container 1 is open to the top.

[0011] The bottom wall portion 2 has a rectangular shape, more specifically, a rectangular shape including a pair of long-side edges and a pair of short-side edges. The upper and lower surfaces of the bottom wall portion 2 are provided with a grid-like rib structure.

[0012] Each edge on the long side of the bottom wall 2 has a straight outer shape. In contrast, each edge on the short side of the bottom wall 2 has an outer shape in which the middle portion is recessed in a U-shape toward the inside of the container 1 (see Figure 2). The middle portions of the pair of short-side edges of the bottom wall 2 are recessed toward each other.

[0013] The side wall portion 3 has a rectangular frame-like outer shape and, more specifically, includes a pair of short-side side walls 31 positioned opposite each other and a pair of long-side side walls 32 positioned opposite each other. The pair of side walls 31 extend upward from the pair of short-side edges of the bottom wall portion 2. The pair of side walls 32 extend upward from the pair of long-side edges of the bottom wall portion 2. In the circumferential direction of the side wall portion 3, the short-side side walls 31 and the long-side side walls 32 are positioned alternately. In one embodiment of the container 1, no holes are provided in the side wall portion 3 in order to prevent dirt and other debris from entering the container 1.

[0014] A rectangular frame-shaped upper flange 33 is provided at the upper end of the side wall portion 3, projecting outward from the container 1. The upper flange 33 is formed around the entire circumference of the side wall portion 3.

[0015] That is, the upper flange 33 includes a pair of upper flanges 331 on the short side and a pair of upper flanges 332 on the long side. The pair of upper flanges 331 on the short side are a pair of flanges protruding outward from the upper ends of the pair of side walls 31 on the short side. The pair of upper flanges 332 on the long side are a pair of flanges protruding outward from the upper ends of the pair of side walls 32 on the long side.

[0016] Similarly, a rectangular frame-shaped lower flange 34 is provided at the lower end of the side wall portion 3 so as to protrude outward. The lower flange 34 is formed over the entire circumference of the side wall portion 3.

[0017] That is, the lower flange 34 includes a pair of lower flanges 341 on the short side and a pair of lower flanges 342 on the long side. The pair of lower flanges 341 on the short side are a pair of flanges protruding outward from the lower ends of the pair of side walls 31 on the short side, and the pair of lower flanges 342 on the long side are a pair of flanges protruding outward from the lower ends of the pair of side walls 32 on the long side.

[0018] In the container 1 of one embodiment, a concave portion 4, a locking portion 5, a handle portion 6, and a regulating rib 7 are provided on the pair of side walls 31 on the short side, respectively. Hereinafter, each of these components will be described in more detail.

[0019] (1-2) Concave portion The concave portion 4 is a portion where the identifier 9 (see the imaginary line in FIG. 3 etc.) is arranged. The concave portion 4 has a shape recessed inward of the container 1 more than other portions of the side wall 31.

[0020] The identifier 9 here is, for example, an identification tag or a card holder. The identification tag is an RF tag on which information regarding the contents and the destination is written. The RF tag includes an IC tag, an RFID tag, an electronic paper tag, etc. The card holder is a holder for holding an identification card. Information regarding the contents and the destination is described on the identification card, for example, in the form of a barcode.

[0021] The recess 4 is provided in the middle portion of the outer surface of the side wall 31 in the left-right direction. The outer surface of the side wall 31 is the surface of the side wall 31 that faces outward.

[0022] On the other hand, a protrusion 35 is provided on the middle portion of the inner surface of the side wall 31 in the left-right direction. The inner surface of the side wall 31 is the surface of the side wall 31 that faces inward towards the container 1. The protrusion 35 has a shape that protrudes inward towards the container 1 more than the other parts of the side wall 31.

[0023] The recess 4 and protrusion 35 of the side wall 31 are on opposite sides. Because the recess 4 and protrusion 35 are located in the middle portion of the side wall 31 in the left-right direction, the middle portion of the side wall 31 in the left-right direction has a shape that bulges inward.

[0024] In the rectangular frame-shaped side wall portion 3, the pair of recesses 4 provided on each of the pair of side walls 31 are recessed in the direction of moving toward each other, and the pair of protrusions 35 provided on each of the pair of side walls 31 protrude in the direction of moving toward each other. The middle portions of each of the pair of side walls 31 in the left-right direction are shaped to bulge toward each other.

[0025] In the side wall 31, the upper flange 331 is located above the recess 4, and the lower flange 341 is located below the recess 4. In other words, the recess 4 is provided in the portion of the outer surface of the side wall 31 between the upper flange 331 and the lower flange 341.

[0026] A predetermined gap is provided in the vertical direction between the recess 4 and the upper flange 331. A stepped portion 315 is provided on the outer surface of the side wall 31 between the recess 4 and the upper flange 331, located further outward than the recess 4 (see Figures 3 and 7). The stepped portion 315 has a long, straight first portion 315a in the left-right direction and a pair of second portions 315b extending downward from both ends of the first portion 315a in the left-right direction. The lower surface of this stepped portion 315 defines the upper end of the recess 4.

[0027] There is no gap between the recess 4 and the lower flange 341, and the lower end of the recess 4 is defined by the upper surface of the lower flange 341.

[0028] Furthermore, a pair of vertical ribs 37 are provided on the outer surface of the side wall 31, spaced apart from each other, and the left and right ends of the recess 4 are defined by the opposing surfaces of the pair of vertical ribs 37. Each pair of vertical ribs 37 is provided so as to connect the upper flange 331 and the lower flange 341.

[0029] On the outer surface of the side wall 31, flat surfaces 39 to which labels can be attached are provided on both the left and right sides, flanking the recess 4 and the pair of longitudinal ribs 37 (see Figures 1 and 3). The left surface 39 is located to the left of the left longitudinal rib 37 of the pair of longitudinal ribs 37. The left surface 39 and the left longitudinal rib 37 are continuous with each other. The right surface 39 is located to the right of the right longitudinal rib 37 of the pair of longitudinal ribs 37. The right surface 39 and the right longitudinal rib 37 are continuous with each other.

[0030] (1-3) Locking part The locking portion 5 is a part for locking the identification device 9 located in the recess 4, and is located between a pair of vertical ribs 37. The locking portion 5 includes a plurality of locking claws 51 that can contact the identification device 9 located in the recess 4 from the outside.

[0031] In one embodiment of the container 1, the plurality of locking claws 51 include a plurality of upper locking claws 52 that can contact the upper part of the identification device 9 from the outside, and a plurality of lower locking claws 54 that can contact the lower part of the identification device 9 from the outside.

[0032] The multiple upper locking claws 52 are two upper locking claws 52 positioned at a distance from each other between a pair of vertical ribs 37. Each of the two upper locking claws 52 is integrally provided with the first portion 315a of the stepped portion 315.

[0033] The upper locking claw 52 integrally comprises a base portion 521 that protrudes outward from the outer surface of the first portion 315a of the stepped portion 315, and a claw tip portion 523 that extends downward from the base portion 521.

[0034] The base portion 521 is composed of vertically elongated rectangular protruding steps. The base portion 521 is provided across the entire vertical width of the first portion 315a. As shown in Figure 6, the portion of the first portion 315a on which the base portion 521 is provided is formed to be thicker than the other portions by the amount of the base portion 521.

[0035] As shown in Figure 7, the toe portion 523 is provided to protrude downward from the corner portion of the first portion 315a. This corner portion is the corner portion provided between the flat outer surface and the bottom surface of the first portion 315a.

[0036] The claw portion 523 is provided with a contact surface 525 for the upper locking claw 52 and a guide surface 526 (see Figures 5 and 7). The contact surface 525 is a surface facing inward and is configured to contact the upper part of the identification device 9 from the outside. The guide surface 526 is a surface that can slide against the upper part of the identification device 9 when the identification device 9 is fitted into the recess 4, and is inclined so that the lower part is located further inward.

[0037] In one embodiment of the container 1, the upper locking claw 52 has the above-mentioned convex stepped base portion 521, thereby ensuring the strength of the upper locking claw 52. Therefore, even if the identification device 9 is pressed against the upper locking claw 52 and a large load is applied when the identification device 9 is pushed into the recess 4, damage to the upper locking claw 52 is prevented. If the upper locking claw 52 does not have a base portion 521 (i.e., the upper locking claw 52 is composed of a claw tip portion 523 and the entire outer surface of the first portion 315a of the stepped portion 315 is provided flat), then in order to ensure the strength of the upper locking claw 52, ​​it would be necessary to position the claw tip portion 53 further inward, and to make the recess 4 deeper by that amount (i.e., position the inner surface 40 of the recess 4 further inward). In contrast, in the container 1 of one embodiment, as a result of providing a base portion 521 on the upper locking claw 52, ​​the recess 4 can be made relatively shallow, the amount of protrusion of the convex portion 35 can be suppressed, and the internal dimensions of the container 1 can be secured, which is an advantage.

[0038] The multiple lower locking claws 54 are two lower locking claws 54 positioned at a distance from each other between a pair of longitudinal ribs 37. The two lower locking claws 54 protrude upward from the middle portion in the left-right direction of the lower flange 341 provided on the side wall 31. The two lower locking claws 54 are located below each of the two upper locking claws 52.

[0039] The lower locking claw 54 is provided with a flat contact surface 545 facing inward. The contact surface 545 is configured to be able to contact the lower part of the identification device 9 from the outside. A recess is provided on the outward-facing surface of the lower locking claw 54. The recess on the lower locking claw 54 helps to suppress the occurrence of shrinkage in the molded product during resin molding of the container 1 due to the presence of the lower locking claw 54.

[0040] The lower locking claw 54 is located between the base end and the projection of the lower flange 341 (see Figure 5, etc.). A through hole 547 is formed between the base end, which is the innermost part of the lower flange 341, and the portion on which the lower locking claw 54 is provided. The through hole 547 penetrates the lower flange 341 vertically on the inside of the lower locking claw 54.

[0041] As shown in Figure 4, the length to which the upper locking claw 52 protrudes downward (i.e., the length to which the tip portion 523 of the upper locking claw 52 protrudes downward from the first portion 315a of the stepped portion 315) is set to be shorter than the length to which the lower locking claw 54 protrudes upward (i.e., the length to which the lower locking claw 54 protrudes upward from the lower flange 341).

[0042] As shown by dashed lines in Figures 3, 4, and 5, when the identification device 9 is fitted into the recess 4, the locking portion 5, which consists of two upper locking claws 52 and two lower locking claws 54, is configured to sandwich the identification device 9 between itself and the inner surface 40 of the recess 4. The inner surface 40 of the recess 4 is the flat surface located furthest inward within the recess 4 and is composed of a flat surface facing outward. The inner surface 40 of the recess 4 can contact the identification device 9 from the inside.

[0043] (1-4) Handle The handle portion 6 is the part used by the user to grasp the side wall portion 3 with their hand, and is provided on the upper flange 331 of the side wall 31 (see Figures 4, 5, and 7). The handle portion 6 is made up of the portion of the upper flange 331 that has a shape that is recessed upwards.

[0044] As shown in Figure 7, a protruding portion 38 is provided in the middle of the upper flange 331 in the left-right direction. The protruding portion 38 is located on the outside of the stepped portion 315 and has a long protruding wall 381 in the left-right direction that is located at a distance from the stepped portion 315, and a pair of left and right connecting walls 385 that connect both ends of the protruding wall 381 to the stepped portion 315.

[0045] The protruding wall 381 and the left and right connecting walls 385 are integrally constructed to form a U-shape overall. The portion enclosed by the protruding wall 381, the left and right connecting walls 385, and the first portion 315a of the stepped portion 315 constitutes a handle portion 6 that is recessed upwards.

[0046] The protruding portion 38 further has a transverse rib 387 that protrudes outward from the lower end edge of the protruding wall 381 (see Figures 4 and 5, etc.). The transverse rib 387 is formed along the entire length in the left-right direction of the lower end edge of the protruding wall 381. The transverse rib 387 is provided to prevent deformation of the protruding wall 381. The presence of the transverse rib 387 in the protruding portion 38 prevents the protruding wall 381 from deforming by expanding or concave due to shrinkage during resin molding.

[0047] It is also possible that the protruding portion 38 does not have a transverse rib 387. In this case, it is preferable to position the protruding wall 381 of the protruding portion 38 further outward by the amount by which the transverse rib 387 is absent, so that the outer edge of the upper flange 331 and the protruding wall 381 are flush and continuous.

[0048] The handle portion 6 described above is located above the recess 4 and further outward than the recess 4. At least the upper part of the base portion 521 of each upper locking claw 52 is located inside the recess of the handle portion 6.

[0049] Therefore, in the container 1 of one embodiment, when the user grasps and carries the container 1, the identification device 9 is less likely to get in the way by hitting the user's hand. In other words, in the container 1 of one embodiment, with the identification device 9 fitted into the recess 4 and held in place, the handle portion 6 is positioned above the identification device 9 and further outward than the identification device 9. As a result, when the user inserts their fingertips into the handle portion 6 and grasps the upper flange 33, the identification device 9 is less likely to get in the way by hitting the user's hand.

[0050] (1-5) Regulatory Ribs The regulating ribs 7 are transverse ribs for regulating the left-right position of the identification device 9 within the recess 4, and multiple ribs are provided within the recess 4.

[0051] The multiple regulating ribs 7 include multiple first regulating ribs 71 located in one end region R1 in the left-right direction within the recess 4, and multiple second regulating ribs 72 located in the other end region R2 in the left-right direction within the recess 4 (see Figure 3). The left and right end regions R1 and R2 are regions located below the left and right second portions 315b, respectively, which are included in the stepped portion 315 within the recess 4.

[0052] In one embodiment of the container 1, the plurality of first restricting ribs 71 are two first restricting ribs 71 positioned vertically apart in the end region R1. The plurality of first restricting ribs 71 are positioned parallel to each other and are integrally formed with the corresponding longitudinal rib 37 of a pair of longitudinal ribs 37. Each first restricting rib 71 is integrally formed with the inner surface 40 of the recess 4 so as to protrude outward from the inner surface 40.

[0053] A vertical distance is provided between the uppermost of the multiple first restricting ribs 71 and the second portion 315b of the stepped portion 315 located above it. Furthermore, a vertical distance is provided between the lowermost of the multiple first restricting ribs 71 and the lower flange 342 located below it.

[0054] The multiple second restricting ribs 72 are two second restricting ribs 72 positioned vertically at a distance from each other in the end region R2. The multiple second restricting ribs 72 are positioned parallel to each other and are integrally formed with a corresponding longitudinal rib 37 of a pair of longitudinal ribs 37 (a longitudinal rib 37 other than the one corresponding to the first restricting rib 71). Each second restricting rib 72 is integrally formed with the inner surface 40 of the recess 4 so as to protrude outward from the inner surface 40.

[0055] A vertical distance is provided between the uppermost of the multiple second restricting ribs 72 and the second portion 315b of the stepped portion 315 located above it. Furthermore, a vertical distance is provided between the lowermost of the multiple second restricting ribs 72 and the lower flange 342 located below it.

[0056] With the identification tool 9 placed in the recess 4, the left-right end of the first regulating rib 71 (the end furthest from the corresponding longitudinal rib 37) abuts against one of the left-right edges of the identification tool 9. This creates a space S in the end region R1 of the recess 4 into which the user can insert their finger.

[0057] Similarly, when the identification tool 9 is placed in the recess 4, the left-right end of the second regulating rib 72 (the end furthest from the corresponding longitudinal rib 37) abuts against the other left-right edge of the identification tool 9. This creates a space S in the end region R2 of the recess 4 into which the user can insert their finger.

[0058] In one embodiment, the container 1 is provided with a plurality of regulating ribs 7 (first regulating rib 71 and second regulating rib 72) which are configured to provide spaces S on both the left and right sides of the identification device 9.

[0059] These regulating ribs 7 each have a left-right edge portion 75 that abuts against the identification device 9 placed in the recess 4, an outer edge portion 77 adjacent to this edge portion 75, and a corner portion 76 connecting both end edges 75 and 77 (see Figure 7). The end edges 75 and 77 of the regulating rib 7 are connected in an L-shape via the corner portion 76.

[0060] The surface of the corner portion 76 is preferably a convex curved surface that smoothly connects to the surfaces of both end edges 75 and 77. The advantage of the corner portion 76 being a convex curved surface is that when the identification tool 9 is placed in the recess 4, the surface of the corner portion 76 functions as a guide surface that smoothly guides the identification tool 9 to the recess 4.

[0061] Furthermore, in each regulating rib 7 that extends in a straight line from the inner surface 40 of the recess 4, the length of the straight-line extension is set to be longer than the thickness of the identification device 9 (see Figures 4 and 5). The outer end of each regulating rib 7 is located outside the contact surface 525 of the upper locking claw 52, ​​and also outside the contact surface 545 of the lower locking claw 54. This ensures that even if an appropriate inclined or curved surface is provided at the outer end of each regulating rib 7, the contact range between each regulating rib 7 and the identification device 9 can be secured, and the identification device 9 can be stably held within the recess 4.

[0062] (1-6) Attaching and detaching identification devices In one embodiment of the container 1, the flexible identification tool 9 can be forcibly fitted into the recess 4. For example, the user grasps the left and right edges of the identification tool 9 and, in that state, inserts the lower part of the identification tool 9 between the two left and right lower locking claws 54 and the inner surface 40 of the recess 4.

[0063] Next, when the user pushes the upper part of the identification device 9 towards the inner surface 40 of the recess 4, the upper part of the identification device 9 flexes slightly while sliding against the guide surfaces 526 of the two upper locking claws 52 on the left and right, and the entire device fits into the recess 4, passing over the two upper locking claws 52 on the left and right.

[0064] With the identification device 9 fitted into the recess 4, the lower part of the identification device 9 is sandwiched between the contact surfaces 545 of the two lower locking claws 54 on the left and right sides and the inner surface 40 of the recess 4. The upper part of the identification device 9 is sandwiched between the contact surfaces 525 of the two upper locking claws 52 on the left and right sides and the inner surface 40 of the recess 4.

[0065] In one embodiment of the container 1, when removing the identification tool 9 from the recess 4, the following procedure can be followed. That is, the user inserts their fingers into the spaces S formed on both the left and right sides of the identification tool 9 and grasps the edges on both sides of the identification tool 9. When the identification tool 9 is pulled outward in this state, the identification tool 9 bends slightly, and the engagement between the upper part of the identification tool 9 and the two upper locking claws 52 on the left and right is released. While still grasping the identification tool 9, the user can then pull the lower part of the identification tool 9 out from between the two lower locking claws 54 on the left and right and the inner surface 40 of the recess 4.

[0066] In the above, the attachment and detachment of the identification device 9 when it is flexible was described. However, when the identification device 9 is rigid, the side of the container 1 (i.e., the two upper locking claws 52 on the left and right sides of the container 1) can bend slightly, allowing the identification device 9 to be fitted into the recess 4, and also allowing the identification device 9 to be removed from the recess 4.

[0067] (2) Variant The following describes various modifications of the container 1 according to one embodiment. Note that components similar to those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0068] Figures 8 and 9 show a modified example of the container 1 according to one embodiment. In the modified example, a plurality of contact ribs 8 that can contact the identification device 9 are provided in the recess 4. The plurality of contact ribs 8 are two contact ribs 8 positioned at a distance from each other in the left-right direction. The two contact ribs 8 protrude upward from the middle portion in the left-right direction of the lower flange 341 provided on the side wall 31. The two contact ribs 8 are positioned between the two lower locking claws 54 in the left-right direction. Furthermore, the two contact ribs 8 are positioned inward from the two lower locking claws 54 and are formed integrally with the inner surface 40 of the recess 4.

[0069] Each contact rib 8 is a longitudinal rib having a flat end 85 facing outward. Each contact rib 8 is a trapezoidal rib having two opposite sides parallel to each other, and the end 85 is formed by the shorter of the two opposite sides. The longer opposite side of the trapezoidal contact rib 8 is integrally connected to the inner surface 40 of the recess 4. The end 85 of each contact rib 8 is configured to be able to contact the lower part of the identification device 9 from the inside.

[0070] In this modified example, with the identification device 9 fitted into the recess 4, the lower part of the identification device 9 is sandwiched between the contact surfaces 545 of the two lower locking claws 54 on the left and right sides and the ends 85 of the two contact ribs 8 on the left and right sides. The upper part of the identification device 9 is sandwiched between the contact surfaces 525 of the two upper locking claws 52 on the left and right sides and the upper part of the inner surface 40 of the recess 4.

[0071] Therefore, even if the identification device 9 has a structure in which the lower half is thinner than the upper half, it is possible to stably hold the identification device 9 in the recess 4. The contact rib 8 can be provided at an appropriate location in the recess 4 according to the dimensions and shape of the identification device 9 placed in the recess 4, and can also be formed in an appropriate size and shape.

[0072] Other configurations of container 1 can also be modified as appropriate.

[0073] For example, the regulating rib 7 may be configured to provide space S on only one side of the identification device 9. In other words, it is also possible to provide only the first regulating rib 71 within the recess 4 as the regulating rib 7. At least one first regulating rib 71 is required.

[0074] Furthermore, it is also possible to provide only the second regulating rib 72 within the recess 4 as the regulating rib 7. At least one second regulating rib 72 is sufficient.

[0075] Furthermore, in the container 1 of one embodiment, the handle portion 6 has a shape that is concave upwards, but it can have other shapes as long as it is a shape that the user can grasp.

[0076] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the container 1, the locking portion 5 includes a plurality of locking claws 51 (upper locking claw 52 and lower locking claw 54) that can contact the identification device 9, but other structures are also possible as long as they can lock the identification device 9.

[0077] For example, the locking portion 5 may include one or more upper locking claws 52, or it may include one or more lower locking claws 54. Also, the locking portion 5 may include one or more upper locking claws 52 but not a lower locking claw 54, or it may include one or more lower locking claws 54 but not an upper locking claw 52. Furthermore, the locking portion 5 may not consist of an upper locking claw 52 and a lower locking claw 54, but rather one or more left-side locking claws and one or more right-side locking claws.

[0078] Furthermore, in the container 1 of one embodiment, the upper locking claw 52 is formed to be shorter than the lower locking claw 54, but the upper locking claw 52 and the lower locking claw 54 may be formed to be the same length, or the upper locking claw 52 may be formed to be longer than the lower locking claw 54.

[0079] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the container 1, the two upper locking claws 52 on the left and right are formed to be the same length as each other, and the two lower locking claws 54 on the left and right are formed to be the same length as each other. However, it is also possible to make one of the two upper locking claws 52 (for example, the left side) shorter than the other side, and one of the two lower locking claws 54 (for example, the left side) shorter than the other side. In this case, it becomes easier to attach and detach the identification device 9 to the recess 4 by sliding it in the left-right direction.

[0080] Furthermore, in the container 1 of one embodiment, the locking portion 5 is formed by a plurality of locking claws 51, but the locking portion 5 may also be formed by a recess capable of locking the end of the identification device 9. In this case, the locking portion 5 may be formed by both or one of the following: a recess having an upward recessed shape so as to be able to lock the upper end of the identification device 9, and a recess having a downward recessed shape so as to be able to lock the lower end of the identification device 9.

[0081] Furthermore, in the container 1 of one embodiment, the inner surface 40 of the recess 4 is a flat surface, but the inner surface 40 of the recess 4 may be provided with protrusions or recesses to form a space between the identification tool 9 and the inner surface 40. In this case, there is an advantage that the user can insert their finger into the space between the identification tool 9 and the inner surface 40, making it easier to remove the identification tool 9.

[0082] Furthermore, in the container 1 of one embodiment, the handle portion 6 is located outward from the recess 4, but a portion of the handle portion 6 may be provided to overlap with the recess 4 in the thickness direction of the side wall 31 (a direction perpendicular to the left-right and up-down directions of the side wall 31).

[0083] (3) Effects As described above based on one embodiment and various modifications thereof, the container 1 of the present disclosure comprises a bottom wall portion 2 and a side wall portion 3 extending upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall portion 2. The side wall portion 3 includes a recess 4 in which an identification tool 9 is placed, a locking portion 5 for locking the identification tool 9 in the recess 4, and a handle portion 6 used by the user to grasp the side wall portion 3. The recess 4 has a shape that is recessed toward the inside of the container 1. The handle portion 6 is located above the recess 4 and is located further outward than the recess 4 of the container 1.

[0084] Therefore, with the container 1 of this disclosure, when the user grasps and carries the container 1, the user's hand grasping the handle portion 6 will effectively prevent it from hitting and interfering with the identification device 9.

[0085] Furthermore, in the container 1 of this disclosure, the handle portion 6 has a shape that is recessed upwards.

[0086] Therefore, with the container 1 of this disclosure, the user can stably grasp and carry the container 1, and the problem of their hand getting in the way of the identification device 9 while carrying it is effectively suppressed.

[0087] Furthermore, in the container 1 of this disclosure, the locking portion 5 includes a locking claw 51 that can contact the identification device 9. The locking claw 51 is configured to sandwich the identification device 9 between itself and the inner surface 40 of the recess 4.

[0088] Therefore, according to the container 1 of this disclosure, the identification tool 9 can be stably held within the recess 4.

[0089] Furthermore, in the container 1 of this disclosure, the locking portion 5 includes an upper locking claw 52 that can abut against the upper part of the identification device 9 and a lower locking claw 54 that can abut against the lower part of the identification device 9. The upper locking claw 52 is formed to be shorter than the lower locking claw 54.

[0090] Therefore, according to the container 1 of this disclosure, for example, the lower part of the identification device 9 can be first locked to the lower locking claw 54, and then the upper part of the identification device 9 can be pressed against the upper locking claw 52, ​​thereby easily locking the identification device 9 to both the lower locking claw 54 and the upper locking claw 52. When removing the identification device 9 from the recess 4, the engagement between the identification device 9 and the upper locking claw 52 can be released first by pulling the identification device 9 outward, making it possible to easily remove the identification device 9.

[0091] Furthermore, in the container 1 of this disclosure, the side wall portion 3 further includes a regulating rib 7 for regulating the left-right position of the identification device 9 within the recess 4. The regulating rib 7 is configured to provide a space S on at least one side of the identification device 9, into which a user can insert their finger.

[0092] Therefore, according to the container 1 of this disclosure, the user can insert their finger into the space S on the side of the identification device 9, and the identification device 9 can be easily attached to and detached from the recess 4. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0093] 1 container 2 Bottom wall section 3. Side wall section 4 recesses 40 Inner self 5. Locking part 51 Locking claw 52 Upper locking claw 54 Lower locking claw 6. Handle 7 Regulatory Ribs 9 Identifiers S Space

Claims

1. The bottom wall and, A container comprising a side wall portion extending upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall portion, The aforementioned side wall portion is A recess where the identification device is placed, A locking portion for locking the identification device in the recessed area, It includes a handle portion used by the user to grasp the side wall portion, The recess has a shape that is recessed toward the inside of the container, The handle portion is located above the recess and further outward from the recess of the container. container.

2. The aforementioned handle portion has a shape that is concave upwards. The container according to claim 1.

3. The locking portion includes a locking claw that can contact the identification device, The locking claw is configured to sandwich the identification device between itself and the inner surface of the recess. A container according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The locking portion includes an upper locking claw that can contact the upper part of the identification device and a lower locking claw that can contact the lower part of the identification device. The upper locking claw is formed to be shorter than the lower locking claw. A container according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The side wall portion further includes regulating ribs for regulating the left-right position of the identification device within the recess, The regulating rib is configured to provide a space on at least one side of the identification device, on the left or right, into which the user can insert their finger. A container according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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