Storage cases and display shelves

Abstract

The present invention provides a storage case and display shelf that can be used for display and allow the contents to be visually inspected. [Solution] A storage case 1 for storing an object 5 having a body portion 3 and a neck portion 2 comprises a cylindrical portion 10 that covers the object 5, a neck support plate portion 30 that supports the neck portion 2, and a locking plate portion 50 that locks the neck support plate portion 30. The cylindrical portion 10 has a lower wall portion 11 that becomes the bottom surface when the storage case 1 is laid on its side, and a side wall portion 12 that becomes the side surface, and at least the end on the neck portion 2 side is open. The neck support plate portion 30 has a V-shape when viewed from the side, rising from the lower wall portion 11. The locking plate portion 50 is superimposed on the side wall portion 12 and has an inclined edge portion 55 that is in line with the inclination angle of the neck support plate portion 30.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage case and a display shelf for storing an article with a neck portion.

Background Art

[0002] As a case for storing a bottle with a neck portion, for example, a box body and a cardboard plate material described in Patent Document 1 are known. The cardboard plate material of Patent Document 1 includes a tongue piece portion that extends toward the neck portion housed inside the case. A pair of tongue piece portions are provided and press the neck portion so as to sandwich it.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The cardboard plate material of Patent Document 1 is used when transporting a bottle containing a beverage such as wine, and since the display of the product is not considered, the bottle cannot be stored in a visible state. Therefore, it is not suitable for displaying products. In addition, in order to visually check the contents, the upper flap portion serving as a lid has to be opened, which is a troublesome problem.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems and provide a storage case and a display shelf that can be used for display and allow the contents to be visible.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The first aspect of the present invention, for solving the aforementioned problems, is a storage case for storing an object having a body portion and a neck portion, comprising a cylindrical portion that covers the object, a neck support plate portion that supports the neck portion, and a locking plate portion that locks the neck support plate portion, wherein the cylindrical portion comprises a lower wall portion that becomes the bottom surface when the storage case is laid on its side and a side wall portion that becomes the side surface, and at least the end on the neck portion side is open, the neck support plate portion has a mountain-shaped side view rising from the lower wall portion, and the locking plate portion overlaps the side wall portion and has an inclined edge portion that is in line with the inclination angle of the neck support plate portion.

[0007] According to the present invention, the storage case is equipped with a neck support plate, which allows for stable support of the contents. Furthermore, the neck support plate is locked at a predetermined angle by a locking plate superimposed on the side wall, so it does not interfere with the contents. In addition, the neck end of the cylindrical part is open, allowing for visual inspection of the bottles, making it suitable for display.

[0008] In the storage case of the present invention, the locking plate portion is preferably composed of a flap formed at the end of the side wall portion, and the inclined edge portion is preferably formed on the outer peripheral edge of the flap. With such a configuration, since the locking plate portion is a flap, it is formed continuously with the side wall portion, has a simple structure, and the locking plate portion can be easily formed by simply folding it.

[0009] In the housing case of the present invention, it is preferable that the neck support plate portion is formed by folding a flap formed at the end of the lower wall surface portion, and the tip of the neck support plate portion is inserted into a locking hole formed in the lower wall surface portion. With this configuration, since the neck support plate portion is a flap, it is formed continuously with the side wall surface portion, has a simple structure, and the neck support plate portion can be easily formed by folding it and inserting the tip into the locking hole.

[0010] In the storage case of the present invention, the flap is provided with a locking projection on its upper edge, and the cylindrical portion is provided with an upper wall surface that becomes the top surface when the storage case is laid on its side, and it is preferable that a locking recess is formed in the upper wall surface into which the locking projection is inserted. With such a configuration, the locking plate portion can be easily fixed.

[0011] A second aspect of the present invention for solving the aforementioned problems is a display shelf comprising a storage case as described in any one of claims 1 to 4 and an outer box that holds the storage cases in multiple layers vertically, wherein the outer box comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, and left and right side plates, and the side plates are provided with a pressing piece that is pressed into the side wall surface of the storage case. According to the display shelf of the present invention, multiple bottles can be stored and displayed in a way that allows them to be seen.

[0012] In the display shelf of the present invention, it is preferable to further include an inclined stand that lifts the front side of the outer box from below to tilt the outer box, and the inclined stand has an insertable plate portion that is inserted between the bottom plate and the storage case. With such a configuration, the bottles become easier to see and are less likely to fall out during an earthquake. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, the storage case and display shelf can be used for displaying bottles and can store the contents in a way that allows them to be visually inspected. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a housing case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view showing a housing case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an enlarged perspective view showing the main parts of a storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure shows a blank sheet of a storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] (a)-(d) are diagrams for explaining the assembly procedure of the storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a diagram for explaining the locked state between the locking plate portion and the upper wall surface portion of the storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] (a)-(c) are diagrams for explaining the bending procedure of the neck support plate portion of the storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view showing the outer box of the display shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing the blank sheet of the outer box of the display shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view showing the state where the storage case is inserted into the outer box of the display shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] It is a perspective view showing the state where the inclined table is attached to the outer box of the display shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view showing the inclined table of the display shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] It is a diagram showing the blank sheet of the inclined table of the display shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] It is a diagram showing the unfolded state of the neck support plate portion of the storage case according to a modified example. [Figure 15] (a)-(c) are diagrams for explaining the bending procedure of the neck support plate portion of the storage case according to a modified example.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] The storage case and the display shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front-back, left-right directions are defined such that the direction in which the neck portion of the object to be stored in the storage case faces is the front, and the direction in which the body portion is located is the rear. However, the above directions do not limit the configurations and usage states of the storage case and the display shelf.

[0016] In this embodiment, the configuration of each component will be explained using as an example a display shelf in which storage cases for storing contents are inserted and arranged in multiple tiers vertically within an outer box. The storage cases and display shelf in this embodiment are, for example, for storing wine bottles (beverage containers). This type of storage container comprises a bottom, a cylindrical body portion 3 rising from the bottom, and a neck portion 2 (a portion with a smaller diameter than the body portion 3) extending upward from the upper end of the body portion 3.

[0017] (Storage case) First, the configuration of the storage case 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. The storage case 1 in this embodiment is a case for storing an item 5 (a wine bottle) which has a neck portion 2 and a body portion 3. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the storage case 1 comprises a cylindrical portion 10, a neck support plate portion 30, and a locking plate portion 50.

[0018] The storage case 1 of this embodiment is formed by folding a blank sheet S1, cut from a corrugated cardboard sheet as shown in Figure 4, along each fold line (mountain fold or valley fold). The blank sheet S1 is made of cardboard (for example, a corrugated cardboard sheet) that has been treated to be waterproof or water-repellent. The blank sheet S1 shown in Figure 4 is arranged so that the inner side is visible. The fold lines on the blank sheet S1 are creasing lines (pressed lines) formed by pressing linearly into the surface of the blank sheet S1. Intermittent cuts may also be formed in the creasing lines. Doing so makes it easier to fold the blank sheet S1 along the fold lines. Alternatively, a folded line may be formed by creating a series of intermittent cuts, such as half-cuts where only the surface of the sheet is cut, or cuts that penetrate the sheet, to form a linear shape.

[0019] The cylindrical portion 10 is the part that covers the contents 5 (see Figure 2), and comprises a lower wall portion 11 which is the bottom surface when the storage case 1 is laid on its side, a pair of side wall portions 12, 12 which are the sides, and an upper wall portion 13 which is the top surface. The lower wall portion 11, the side wall portions 12, and the upper wall portion 13 have the same planar shape and each exhibits a rectangular shape with a projected area capable of accommodating the contents 5. Both the end on the neck portion 2 side and the end on the body portion 3 side of the cylindrical portion 10 are open. Note that at least the end on the neck portion 2 side of the cylindrical portion 10 needs to be open, and the end on the body portion 3 side may be closed.

[0020] Side wall sections 12 are connected to the left and right edges of the lower wall section 11 via fold lines. The upper wall section 13 is connected to the upper edge of the right side wall section 12 via a fold line, and a strip-shaped connecting piece 14 is connected to the upper edge of the left side wall section 12 via a fold line. The connecting piece 14 is joined to the inner surface of the upper wall section 13. In addition, a locking piece 15 is partially formed on the left edge of the upper wall section 13, and a locking hole 16 into which the locking piece 15 is inserted is formed at the connection point between the side wall section 12 and the connecting piece 14. The locking piece 15 is formed at two locations on the upper wall section 12, in the middle of the front-rear direction and near the rear end, and the locking hole 16 is formed at positions corresponding to the locking piece 15.

[0021] A locking hole 23 is formed in the lower wall portion 11 into which the tip projection 33 of the neck support plate portion 30, described later, is inserted. A bent piece 28 is formed behind the locking hole 23. The bent piece 28 is pushed inward into the cylindrical portion 10 and contacts the upper surface of the tip projection 33 inserted into the locking hole 23 (see Figure 2). By inserting the tip projection 33 into the locking hole 23 in this way, the neck support plate portion 30 is locked to the lower wall portion 11. Furthermore, the bent piece 28 contacts the tip projection 33, so that the neck support plate portion 30 is locked to the lower wall portion 11 in a stable state.

[0022] A push-in piece 24 is formed on the lower edge of the side wall portion 12. The push-in piece 24 is used when attaching the storage case 1 to the outer box 110, which will be described later. The push-in piece 24 is formed slightly forward of the midpoint in the front-to-back direction of the side wall portion 12. The push-in piece 24 is demarcated by a gate-shaped cutting line 25 that extends upward from the fold line between the side wall portion 12 and the lower wall portion 11. The push-in piece 24, together with an outer push-in piece 125 formed on the outer box 110, is pushed into the inside of the storage case 1, thereby fixing the storage case 1 to the outer box 110. A finger-grip hole 26 is formed on the upper edge of the push-in piece 24. The finger-grip hole 26 is a hole for gripping when pulling back the pushed-in piece 24, and has a circular shape that spans the push-in piece 24 and the side wall portion 12.

[0023] A locking recess 17, consisting of a crank-shaped hole, is formed on the upper edge of the side wall portion 12. The locking recess 17 is formed at the connection point between the side wall portion 12 and the upper wall portion 13 or the connecting piece 14. The locking recess 17 includes a front recess 18 cut out from the upper edge of the side wall portion 12 and a rear recess 19 cut out from the side edge of the upper wall portion 13 or the base end side edge of the connecting piece 14. An overhanging piece 21 formed on the side edge of the folded piece 20 is inserted into the front recess 18.

[0024] The folded-back piece 20 is connected to the front edge of the upper wall portion 13 via a folding allowance 22 and is folded inward into the storage case 1. The protruding piece 21 protrudes in the left and right directions from the tip of the side edge of the folded-back piece 20 (the rear end when folded). The folded-back piece 20 is fixed to the cylindrical portion 10 by inserting the protruding piece 21 into the front recess 18. The locking projection 58 of the locking plate portion 50, described later, is inserted into the rear recess 19. The locking projection 58 is fixed to the cylindrical portion 10 by inserting it into the rear recess 19.

[0025] The neck support plate portion 30 is the part that supports the neck portion 2 of the contents 5, and has a V-shape in side view, rising from the lower wall portion 11. The neck support plate portion 30 is formed by folding a flap 37 that is continuously formed at the front end of the lower wall portion 11, and comprises a first inclined plate portion 31, a second inclined plate portion 32, and a tip projection portion 33. The first inclined plate portion 31 is connected to the front edge of the lower wall portion 11 via a fold allowance 34 and rises diagonally upward toward the rear. The second inclined plate portion 32 is connected to the upper edge of the first inclined plate portion 31 via a fold line and slopes diagonally downward toward the rear. The tip portion of the second inclined plate portion 32 is formed so that its width decreases towards the tip. A tip projection portion 33 is formed at the tip of the second inclined plate portion 32 (the part that becomes the rear end and lower end when the neck support plate portion 30 is formed). The tip projection 33 is a projection for fixing the neck support plate portion 30 to the lower wall surface portion 11, and is inserted into the locking hole 23 of the lower wall surface portion 11. By inserting the tip projection 33 into the locking hole 23, the neck support plate portion 30 is prevented from moving backward, and the first inclined plate portion 31 and the second inclined plate portion 32 are positioned.

[0026] A first recess 35 is formed at the upper edge (tip) of the first inclined plate portion 31. The first recess 35 is the portion through which the neck portion 2 of the contents 5 passes. The first recess 35 is formed to be larger than the neck portion 2 and serves as a finger rest when raising the neck support plate portion 30. The first recess 35 is formed in a wide U-shape at the upper edge of the first inclined plate portion 31. The first recess 35 is formed by cutting the first inclined plate portion 31 and the inner portion 35a along cutting lines formed on both sides of the U-shape, and then folding the inner portion 35a along a fold line formed at the bottom of the U-shape. A second recess 36 is formed at the upper edge (base end) of the second inclined plate portion 32. The second recess 36 is formed in a roughly semicircular shape with an inner diameter equal to the outer diameter of the neck portion 2 and serves as a neck support portion that supports the neck portion 2 from below. The second recess 36 is formed continuously with the first recess 35. The second recess 36 is formed by removing the inner portion enclosed by each cutting line by cutting along a substantially semicircular cutting line formed on the upper edge of the second inclined plate portion 32 and a straight cutting line formed along the boundary between the first inclined plate portion 21 and the second inclined plate portion 32.

[0027] The locking plate portion 50 is the part that locks the neck support plate portion 30. The locking plate portion 50 is composed of a flap 51 that is continuously formed on the front end of the side wall portion 12. As shown in Figure 3, the locking plate portion 50 (flap 51) is folded inward at 180 degrees relative to the side wall portion 12 and overlaps the inside of the side wall portion 12. The locking plate portion 50 has an inclined front half portion 52 and an overhanging rear half portion 53. The inclined front half portion 52 is connected to the front end edge of the side wall portion 12 via a folding allowance 54. The front end edge of the inclined front half portion 52 has the same height dimension as the side wall portion 12. The lower edge of the inclined front half portion 52 is inclined diagonally upward toward the rear and forms an inclined edge portion 55. The inclined edge portion 55 has the same inclination angle as the first inclined plate portion 31 of the neck support plate portion 30 and locks the first inclined plate portion 31 from the front. A folding piece 56 is provided on the inclined edge portion 55, and by folding the folding piece 56 relative to the inclined front half portion 52, the area that engages with the first inclined plate portion 31 is increased. A downward-extending descending portion 57 is formed at the rear end of the inclined edge portion 55. The descending portion 57 has a V-shape in side view and is equipped with an inclined portion of the same inclination angle as the second inclined plate portion 32. The front inclined portion of the descending portion 57 abuts against the upper end of the second inclined plate portion 32.

[0028] The protruding rear half portion 53 is continuous with the inclined front half portion 52 and protrudes rearward from the descending portion 57. The protruding rear half portion 53 has a roughly rectangular shape in side view and is formed in the same plane as the inclined front half portion 52. The lower edge (bottom side portion) of the protruding rear half portion 53 is at the same height as the rear end of the inclined side portion 55. A locking projection 58 and a notch 59 are formed on the upper edge (top side portion) of the protruding rear half portion 53. The locking projection 58 is a portion for fixing the locking plate portion 50 to the upper wall surface portion 13. The locking projection 58 is inserted upward into the rear recess 19 of the locking recess 17 formed on the side edge of the upper wall surface portion 13 or the base end side edge of the joining piece 14. The notch 59 is for inserting the protruding piece 21 of the folded piece 20 and is formed adjacent to the front of the locking projection 58. The notch 59 is formed on the inside of the side wall portion 12, in a position that overlaps with the front recess 18 of the locking recess 17. The notch 59 is formed by cutting out from the upper edge of the locking plate portion 50 toward the downward side. The protruding piece 21 is inserted laterally through the notch 59 and the front recess 18 from the inside toward the outside.

[0029] Next, the assembly procedure for the storage case 1 with the above configuration will be explained with reference to Figures 5 and 6. First, as shown in Figure 5(a), cardboard is cut from the blank sheet S1 of Figure 4 along the cutting line to form the locking recess 17, locking hole 23, finger hole 26, and second recess 36. Furthermore, the folding piece 56 is folded against the inclined front half 52 at the inclined edge 55. The folding piece 56 is folded to the side that will be sandwiched between the locking plate 50 and the side wall surface 12 when the locking plate 50 is bent.

[0030] Subsequently, as shown in Figure 5(b), the neck support plate portion 30 is folded over the lower wall portion 11, and the pair of locking plate portions 50 are folded over the side wall portions 12 on both sides. At this time, the first inclined plate portion 31 and the second inclined plate portion 32 of the neck support plate portion 30 are left straight and overlapping the lower wall portion 11 without being folded. The folded-back piece 20 is left straight and connected to the front edge of the upper wall portion 13 without being folded relative to the upper wall portion 13.

[0031] Then, as shown in Figure 6, when the lower wall portion 11, the side wall portion 12, the upper wall portion 13, and the connecting piece 14 are folded along the fold lines, the locking projection 58 of the left locking plate portion 50 is inserted into the rear recess 19 of the locking recess 17 formed between the side wall portion 12 and the connecting piece 14, and the locking projection 58 of the right locking plate portion 50 is inserted into the rear recess 19 of the locking recess 17 formed between the side wall portion 12 and the upper wall portion 13. Furthermore, by folding each fold line until it forms a right angle, inserting the locking piece 15 into the locking hole 16, and joining the connecting piece 14 to the inner surface of the upper wall portion 13, a rectangular cylindrical portion 10 is formed in plan view, as shown in Figure 5(c). At this time, since the locking projection 58 is inserted into the rear recess 19 of the locking recess 17, the left and right locking plate portions 50 are fixed in a state where they overlap the left and right side wall portions 12, respectively.

[0032] Subsequently, as shown in Figure 5(d), the folded piece 20 is folded inward into the cylindrical portion 10 and overlapped with the inside of the upper wall portion 13. At this time, the protruding piece 21 is pushed into the inside of the cylindrical portion 10 in an inclined state. When the folded piece 20 overlaps with the upper wall portion 13, the protruding piece 21 is inserted laterally into the notch 59 of the locking plate portion 50 and the front recess 18 of the locking recess 17. This fixes the folded piece 20 in place while overlapping with the upper wall portion 13.

[0033] Next, the procedure for bending the neck support plate portion 30 will be explained with reference to Figure 7. First, as shown in Figure 7(a), with the neck support plate portion 30 still overlapping the lower wall portion 11, the contents 5 are inserted into the inside of the cylindrical portion 10. Then, as shown in Figure 7(b), a finger is placed in the first recess 35 of the first inclined plate portion 31, and while pushing the inner portion 35a downward, the connecting portion between the first inclined plate portion 31 and the second inclined plate portion 32 is pulled upward. Then, the tip projection 33 of the tip (lower end) of the second inclined plate portion 32, which is inclined downward and rearward, is inserted into the locking hole 23 of the lower wall portion 11. At this time, the bent piece 28 at the rear of the locking hole 23 is pushed inward into the cylindrical portion 10, and the tip projection 33 is inserted into the locking hole 23 so that it abuts against the lower surface of the bent piece 28 (see Figure 7(c)). As a result, the tip projection 33 is stably locked into the locking hole 23. In addition, both widthwise edges of the first inclined plate portion 31 abut against the inclined edges 55 of the locking plate portion 50 and are fixed from the front. As a result, the neck support plate portion 30 is locked from the front by the inclined edges 55, making it difficult for the tip projection 33 to come out of the locking hole 23, and the shape of the neck support plate portion 30 is maintained.

[0034] Next, the configuration of the display shelf 100 will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 13. As shown in Figure 11, the display shelf 100 is a shelf for visually storing contents, and comprises a storage case 1, an outer box 110, and an inclined base 150.

[0035] (Outer box) As shown in Figure 10, the outer box 110 is the part that holds multiple storage cases 1. In this embodiment, the outer box 110 holds five storage cases 1,1... stacked in multiple layers (five layers) in the vertical direction. As also shown in Figure 8, the outer box 110 comprises a cylindrical part 111, a front opening 112, and a rear lid part 113.

[0036] The outer box 110 of this embodiment is formed by folding a blank sheet S2, cut from a corrugated cardboard sheet as shown in Figure 9, along each fold line (mountain fold or valley fold). The blank sheet S2 shown in Figure 9 is positioned so that the inner surface is visible.

[0037] The cylindrical section 111 is a part that houses multiple storage cases 1,1... and comprises a bottom plate 121, side plates 122, and a top plate 123. Both the bottom plate 121 and the top plate 123 have the same planar rectangular shape and have a width slightly larger than the width of the storage case 1 and a length in the front-to-back direction equivalent to the length of the storage case 1, so that the storage case 1 can be stored inside. The side plates 122 have a vertically elongated rectangular shape when viewed from the side and have a length in the front-to-back direction equivalent to the length of the storage case 1 and a height equivalent to five levels of the storage case 1. The front end of the cylindrical portion 111 is open, forming a front opening 112. The front opening 112 has a width that allows for the insertion of five upper and lower storage cases 1.

[0038] The side panel 122 is equipped with an outer pressing piece 125 that is pressed into the side wall surface 12 of the storage case. The outer pressing pieces 125 are formed at positions corresponding to the pressing pieces 24 of the storage cases 1 which are stored in multiple layers inside the outer box 110. The outer pressing piece 125 has a fold line formed at its lower end, and is divided by gate-shaped cutting lines 127 that extend upward from both ends of the fold line. The upper end of the cutting line 127 protrudes outward, and the upper end of the outer pressing piece 125 has an overhanging portion 126 that extends in the front-rear direction. The base end of the overhanging portion 126 has a diagonal fold line formed, and the overhanging portion 126 can be bent along the fold line relative to the main body of the outer pressing piece 125. The front-to-back width dimension of the lower end of the outer push-in piece 125 is the same as the width dimension of the push-in piece 24 of the storage case 1, and the protruding portion 126 at the upper end of the outer push-in piece 125 protrudes further front-to-back than the push-in piece 24. When the outer push-in piece 125 is pushed into the storage case 1 together with the push-in piece 24, the outer push-in piece 125 enters the inside of the storage case 1, and the storage case 1 is fixed to the outer box 110. At this time, the protruding portion 126 bends once when pushed in, then spreads out after being inserted into the inside of the storage case 1, and locks into the side wall portions 12 on both sides of the push-in piece 24 of the storage case 1. This makes it difficult for the outer push-in piece 125 and the push-in piece 24 to come out. A finger hole 128 is formed on the upper edge of the outer push-in piece 125. The finger hole 128 is a hole for gripping the finger when pulling back the pushed-in outer push piece 125, and has a circular shape that spans the outer push piece 125 and the side plate 122.

[0039] Side plates 122 are connected to the left and right edges of the base plate 121 via fold lines. The top plate 123 is connected to the upper edge of the right side wall surface 12 via a fold line, and a strip-shaped connecting piece 124 is attached to the upper edge of the left top plate 123 via a fold line. The connecting piece 124 is joined to the inner surface of the top plate 123.

[0040] The rear end of the cylindrical portion 111 is closed, forming a rear cover portion 113. The rear cover portion 113 consists of an inner flap 131 and an outer flap 132. The configuration of the inner flap 131 and the outer flap 132 will be described below.

[0041] An inner flap 131 is connected to the rear edge of the bottom plate 121 and the rear edge of the top plate 123 via a fold line. An outer flap 132 is connected to the rear edge of a pair of side plates 122 via a fold line. An inner locking projection 133 is formed at the tip of the inner flap 131, which engages with the outer flap 132. An outer locking projection 134 is formed at the tip of the outer flap 132, which engages with the tip of the opposing outer flap 132. The outer locking projections 134 of opposing outer flaps 132 are offset and positioned to interlock with each other.

[0042] When inserting the storage cases 1 into the outer box 110 as described above, as shown in Figure 10, the cases are inserted from the bottom into the interior from the front opening 112 side of the outer box 110, and the upper storage cases 1 are placed on top of the inserted storage cases 1 in order. Once the top storage case 1 has been inserted, the outer push-in pieces 125 of the side plates 122 are pushed inward in order, and together with the push-in pieces 24, they are pushed into the inside of the storage case 1. This fixes the storage cases 1 to the outer box 110.

[0043] (sloping table) As shown in Figure 11, the inclined stand 150 is the part that lifts the front side of the outer box 110 from below to tilt the outer box. As shown in Figure 12, the inclined stand 150 comprises an inner folding plate section 151, an outer folding plate section 152, and an insertion plate section 155.

[0044] The inclined stand 150 of this embodiment is formed by mountain folding a blank sheet S3, which is cut out from a corrugated cardboard sheet as shown in Figure 13, along each fold line. The blank sheet S3 shown in Figure 13 is positioned so that its inner surface is visible.

[0045] The inner folding plate section 151 is the part that is folded inside the inclined base 150. The inner folding plate section 151 comprises a first upright plate section 156, a first upper plate section 157, and a first lower plate section 158, extending from the longitudinal end of the long rectangular blank sheet S3. The first upright plate section 156, the first upper plate section 157, and the first lower plate section 158 are folded into a triangular shape when viewed from the side. The first upright plate section 156 is the part that rises up on the front side. A recess 156a is formed in the middle of the width direction of the lower edge of the first upright plate section 156, and downward-facing protrusions 156b are located at both ends in the width direction. The first upper plate section 157 is connected to the upper edge of the first upright plate section 156 via a fold line. The first upper plate section 157 is bent towards the rear from the upper edge of the first upright plate section 156. The first lower plate portion 158 is connected to the rear edge of the first upper plate portion 157 via a fold line. The first lower plate portion 158 is bent downward from the rear edge of the first upper plate portion 157 and folded back forward. The front end of the first lower plate portion 158 extends forward beyond the first upright plate portion 156. Notches 158a that widen inward are formed at both ends in the width direction of the front end of the first lower plate portion 158. The protrusions 156b at both ends in the width direction of the first upright plate portion 156 are inserted through the notches 158a. A locking hole 159 is formed in the middle of the width direction of the front end of the first lower plate portion 158, into which a locking piece 164, described later, is locked. The outer folding plate portion 152 is connected to the front end of the first lower plate portion 158.

[0046] The outer folding plate portion 152 is the part that folds on the outside of the inner folding plate portion 151. The outer folding plate portion 152 comprises a second upright plate portion 161, a second upper plate portion 162, and a second lower plate portion 163. The second upright plate portion 161, the second upper plate portion 162, and the second lower plate portion 163 fold into a triangular shape in a side view so as to surround the inner folding plate portion 151. The second upright plate portion 161 is the part that rises forward of the first upright plate portion 156. The second upper plate portion 162 is connected to the upper edge of the second upright plate portion 161 via a fold line. The second upper plate portion 162 is bent backward from the upper edge of the second upright plate portion 161. The second lower plate portion 163 is connected to the rear edge of the second upper plate portion 162 via a fold line. The second lower plate portion 163 is bent downward from the rear edge of the second upper plate portion 162 and folded back forward. The front end of the second lower plate portion 163 extends forward beyond the second upright plate portion 161. Notches 163a that widen inward are formed at both ends in the width direction of the front end of the second lower plate portion 163. The notches 163a are located below the notches 158a of the first lower plate portion 158. The protrusions 156b at both ends in the width direction of the first upright plate portion 156 are inserted through the notches 163a. ​​A locking piece 164 is formed in the middle of the width direction of the front end of the second lower plate portion 163. The locking piece 164 is locked into the locking hole 159 of the first lower plate portion 158. The tip of the locking piece 164 has protruding portions 165 that widen on both sides in the width direction. A diagonal fold line is formed at the base end of the protruding portion 165, allowing the protruding portion 165 to be bent along the fold line relative to the main body of the locking piece 164. The width dimension of the base end of the locking piece 164 is the same as the width dimension of the locking hole 159, and the protruding portion 165 extends beyond the width of the locking hole 159 on both sides. When the locking piece 164 is pushed into the locking hole 159, the protruding portion 165 catches on the peripheral edges on both sides of the locking hole 159.

[0047] The third upright plate portion 167 is connected to the front end of the second lower plate portion 163 via a fold line. The third upright plate portion 167 is the part that rises forward from the second upright plate portion 161. The insert plate portion 155 is connected to the upper edge of the third upright plate portion 167 via a fold line. The insert plate portion 155 is the part that is inserted between the bottom plate 121 of the outer box 110 and the storage case 1, and is bent backward from the upper edge of the third upright plate portion 167.

[0048] The inclined base 150 is assembled by locking the locking piece 164 into the locking hole 159, which assembles the inner folding plate section 151 and the outer folding plate section 152. The inner folding plate section 151 and the outer folding plate section 152 are laid under the front end of the bottom plate 121 of the outer box 110, and the insert plate section 155 is inserted between the bottom plate 121 and the lower wall surface 11 of the lowest storage case 1, thereby stably fixing the inclined base 150 to the outer box 110 and the storage case 1.

[0049] As described above, the storage case 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a neck support plate portion 30, which allows for stable support of the contents 5. In particular, the neck support plate portion 30 is secured in a stable state by being held down from both the front and rear sides, as the tip projection 33 is locked into the locking hole 23 and the inclined edge portion 55 of the locking plate portion 50 is locked at a predetermined angle. Furthermore, since the locking plate portion 50 overlaps the side wall portion 12, it does not interfere with the contents 5 being stored. The front end of the cylindrical portion 10 (the end on the neck portion 2 side) is open, allowing the top of the bottle containing the contents 5 to be visually inspected, making it suitable for display.

[0050] Since the locking plate portion 50 is made of a flap 51, it is formed in a continuous manner with the side wall portion 12, and because of its simple structure, the locking plate portion 50 can be easily formed overlapping the side wall portion 12 simply by folding it. The locking projection 58 of the locking plate portion 50 is inserted into the rear recess 19 of the locking recess 17 of the upper wall portion 13, so the locking plate portion 50 can be easily fixed in place.

[0051] Since the neck support plate portion 30 is a flap, it is formed continuously with the lower wall portion 11 and has a simple structure, so the neck support plate portion 30 can be easily formed by folding it and inserting the tip projection 33 into the locking hole 23. The bent piece 28 comes into contact with the tip projection 33, so the neck support plate portion 30 is difficult to slip out of the locking hole 23 and can be locked in a stable state.

[0052] Furthermore, according to the display shelf 100 of this embodiment, since multiple storage cases 1,1... are stacked on the outer box 110, multiple contents 5 (bottles) can be displayed in a visible manner. In addition, since the outer box 110 is provided with an outer pressing piece 125, the storage cases 1 can be securely fixed to the outer box 110.

[0053] Furthermore, by installing the inclined platform 150 on the underside of the outer box 110, the contents 5 (bottles) become easier to see, and the contents 5 are less likely to fall out during an earthquake. In addition, since the inclined platform 150 is equipped with an insertion plate portion 155, it can be easily fixed to the outer box 110 and the storage case 1.

[0054] Next, the configuration of the modified neck support plate portion 200 will be described with reference to Figures 14 and 15. In the above embodiment, the neck support plate portion 30 rises from the front end of the cylindrical portion 10 and bends toward the rear, whereas the modified neck support plate portion 200 is formed by rising from a point that slopes backward from the front end of the cylindrical portion 10 and bending toward the front. As shown in Figures 14 and 15, it comprises a first inclined plate portion 221, a second inclined plate portion 222, and a tip projection portion 227.

[0055] The neck support plate portion 200 is formed by cutting out each part from the sheet in the unfolded (blank sheet) state shown in Figure 14, and folding it along each fold line (mountain fold or valley fold). The folding plate portion 212 is connected to the front edge of the lower wall portion 11 via a fold allowance. The folding plate portion 212 is folded to the underside of the lower wall portion 211.

[0056] The first inclined plate portion 221 is connected to the lower wall portion 211 via a fold line at a position lower rearward from the front end of the lower wall portion 211. The side edges of the first inclined plate portion 221 are separated from the lower wall portion 211 by cutting along the cutting line. The first inclined plate portion 221 rises diagonally upward toward the front. A first recess 223 is formed on the upper edge of the first inclined plate portion 221. The first recess 223 is the portion through which the neck portion 2 of the contents 5 passes. The first recess 223 is formed to be larger than the neck portion 2 and supports the neck portion 2 from below at the bottom of the first recess 35.

[0057] The second inclined plate portion 222 is connected to the front edge of the first inclined plate portion 221 via a fold line. The side edges of the second inclined plate portion 222 are separated from the lower wall portion 211 by cutting along the cutting line. The second inclined plate portion 222 is inclined diagonally downward toward the front. A second recess 224 is formed on the upper edge of the second inclined plate portion 222. The second recess 224 is the portion through which the neck portion 2 of the contents 5 passes. The first recess 223 and the second recess 224 are formed by cutting the first inclined plate portion 221 and the second inclined plate portion 222 and their inner portions along a U-shaped cutting line that spans from the upper edge of the first inclined plate portion 221 to the upper edge of the second inclined plate portion 222. The base end of the cutting line is not cut, and the inner portion is bent relative to the first inclined plate portion 221.

[0058] The cutting line of the side edge of the second inclined plate portion 222 protrudes inward, and side edge recesses 225 that are recessed inward in the width direction are formed on both side edges of the second inclined plate portion 222, and side edge protrusions 230 are formed on the lower wall surface portion 211. The side edge protrusions 230 are for locking the second inclined plate portion 222 and the tip protrusion 227. The side edge protrusions 230 protrude inward from both side edges of the hole formed by cutting out the neck support plate portion 200 from the lower wall surface portion 211. On the tip side (front end side) of the side edge recesses 225, wide portions 226 that spread out on both sides are formed. The width dimension of the wide portions 226 is the same as the width dimension of the base end (rear end) of the second inclined plate portion 222.

[0059] A tip projection 227 is connected to the front edge of the second inclined plate portion 222 via a folded line. The tip projection 227 is formed by cutting a U-shaped cutting line that extends from the front end of the second inclined plate portion 222 across the folded allowance and the folding plate portion 212. The tip projection 227 is a projection for fixing the neck support plate portion 200 to the lower wall surface portion 211 and is inserted under the side edge projection 230 of the lower wall surface portion 211. The width dimension of the tip projection 227 is larger than the distance between the opposing side edge projections 230, 230. Both side edges of the tip projection 227 are inserted under the pair of side edge projections 230, 230 and are sandwiched between the side edge projection 230 and the folding plate portion 212. This locks the tip projection 227 in place, preventing it from moving forward, thus positioning the first inclined plate portion 221 and the second inclined plate portion 222. A U-shaped tip recess 228 is formed on the front edge of the tip projection 227. The tip recess 228 serves as a finger rest when pushing the neck support plate portion 200 backward.

[0060] Next, the folding procedure for the neck support plate portion 200 will be explained with reference to Figure 15. First, as shown in Figure 15(a), with the neck support plate portion 200 overlapping the folding plate portion 212, an object (not shown) is inserted into the inside of the cylindrical portion 10. At this time, the folding plate portion 212 is folded to the underside of the lower wall portion 211, and the tip projection 227 is cut out from the folding plate portion 212. Then, as shown in Figure 15(b), the tip projection 227 is pulled upward, cutting up the first inclined plate portion 221 and the second inclined plate portion 222, and pushing them backward to make the first inclined plate portion 221 and the second inclined plate portion 222 into a mountain-shaped inclined state. At this time, the tip projection 227 is parallel to the lower wall portion 211 and pushed backward beyond the side edge projection 230.

[0061] Subsequently, as shown in Figure 15(c), the tip projection 227 is pushed under the side edge projection 230 and pulled forward. As a result, both side edges of the tip projection 227 are inserted under the pair of side edge projections 230, 230 and are sandwiched between the side edge projection 230 and the folding plate portion 212. In this way, the neck support plate portion 200 is connected to the lower wall surface portion 211 at its rear end and locked to the side edge projection 230 at its front end, thus maintaining the shape of the neck support plate portion 200.

[0062] In addition, in the modified neck support plate portion 200, a locking plate portion with an inclined edge portion may be formed by overlapping it with the side wall portion 12, and the side edges of the second inclined plate portion 222 of the neck support plate portion 200 may be locked.

[0063] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from its spirit. For example, the first inclined plate portion 31 of the housing case 1 in the above embodiment is connected to the front edge of the lower wall portion 11, but is not limited to this. For example, the neck support plate portion may be formed from a separate member from the lower wall portion 11, and the neck support plate portion may be locked into the inclined edge portion 55 and the locking hole 23, respectively. Furthermore, the shapes of the first recess 35 and the second recess 36 of the neck support plate portion 30 are not limited to the above embodiment and can be appropriately changed according to the shape of the neck portion 2 of the contents 5.

[0064] In the above embodiment, the outer box 110 has five stacked storage cases 1 arranged vertically, but it is not limited to this. There may be fewer or more stacks in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the outer box may have a horizontal shape in which the storage cases 1 are arranged in parallel horizontally. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0065] 1 storage case 2. Neck section 3 Torso 5. Contents 10 Cylinder part 11 Lower wall surface 12 Side wall section 13 Upper wall surface 17 Locking recess 23 Locking hole 30 Neck support plate section 33. Protruding tip (tip of the neck support plate) 50 Locking plate section 51 Flap 55 Slanted side 58 Locking projection 100 display shelves 110 Outer box 111 Bottom plate 112 Side panel 113 Top plate 125 Outer push piece (push piece) 150 Slope 155 Insertion plate section

Claims

1. In a storage case for an object having a body and a neck, The system comprises a cylindrical portion that covers the contents, a neck support plate portion that supports the neck portion, and a locking plate portion that locks the neck support plate portion. The cylindrical portion comprises a bottom wall portion which becomes the bottom surface when the storage case is laid on its side, and a side wall portion which becomes the side surface, and at least the end on the neck portion side is open. The neck support plate portion has a V-shape in side view, rising from the lower wall surface portion. The locking plate portion is superimposed on the side wall portion and has an inclined edge portion that is in line with the inclination angle of the neck support plate portion. A storage case characterized by the following features.

2. A storage case according to claim 1, The locking plate portion is composed of flaps formed at the ends of the side wall portion. The inclined edge portion is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the flap. A storage case characterized by the following features.

3. A storage case according to claim 1, The neck support plate portion is formed by bending a flap formed at the end of the lower wall portion. The tip of the neck support plate is inserted into a locking hole formed in the lower wall surface. A storage case characterized by the following features.

4. The storage case according to claim 2, The aforementioned flap is provided with a locking projection on its upper edge, The cylindrical portion is provided with an upper wall portion that becomes the top surface when the storage case is laid on its side. The upper wall surface has a locking recess into which the locking projection is inserted. A storage case characterized by the following features.

5. A display shelf comprising a storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and an outer box that holds the storage cases in multiple layers vertically, The aforementioned outer box comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, and left and right side plates. The side plate is equipped with a pressing piece that is pressed into the side wall surface of the storage case. A display shelf characterized by the following:

6. A display shelf according to claim 5, The system further includes an inclined stand that lifts the front side of the outer box from below to tilt the outer box, The inclined stand includes an insert plate portion that is inserted between the bottom plate and the storage case. A display shelf characterized by the following:

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