holder

Abstract

This provides a holder that reduces paper usage and is easy to attach to containers. [Solution] The holder 1 is frame-shaped, surrounding the bodies 911 of multiple containers 9, and comprises a first side plate portion 2 located on one side of the second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X, a second side plate portion 3 located on the other side of the second direction Y, a first connecting portion 5 connecting the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 on one side of the first direction X, and a second connecting portion 6 connecting the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 on the other side of the first direction X. The container has a top plate portion 4 that connects the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 by passing between a pair of adjacent containers 9 in a first direction X, a first projection 7 that protrudes from the top plate portion 4 and engages with a container 9 located on one side of the top plate portion 4 to support the container 9 from below in the vertical direction, and a second projection 8 that protrudes from the top plate portion 4 and engages with a container 9 located on the other side of the top plate portion 4 to support the container 9 from below in the vertical direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a holder, particularly a holder attached to a container filled with contents.

Background Art

[0002] The holder (blank) described in Patent Document 1 has a top wall panel and a pair of side wall panels connected to both sides of the top wall panel via fold lines. Further, three openings are formed in the top wall panel for inserting the protruding portions of the can body, and a pair of slits are formed on both sides of each opening. Then, by bending each side wall panel along the fold line with respect to the top wall panel, a locking portion for locking the winding portion of the can body appears. Such a holder can mount a total of three can bodies by inserting one can body into each opening.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the holder of Patent Document 1, the same number of openings as the number of can bodies attached to the top wall panel are formed. That is, not only the can body located in the center among the three can bodies, but also the two can bodies located on both sides have corresponding openings formed therein. Therefore, the top wall panel extends to the outside of each of the can bodies located on both sides. Therefore, the top wall panel becomes long, and a large area of material (cardboard) is required to form the holder. As a result, the material cost increases and the environmental load increases. Furthermore, in the holder of Patent Document 1, all three can bodies must be inserted into the corresponding openings, respectively, and the attachment to the can body becomes troublesome.

[0005] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a holder that can be formed from a small area of ​​material, reduces material costs, and is easy to attach to a container. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] These objectives are achieved by the present invention as described in (1) to (6) below.

[0007] (1) A holder for holding a plurality of containers, each having a container body with a body portion and a mouth portion, and a lid that closes the mouth portion, arranged in a first direction, A frame-shaped structure surrounding the bodies of multiple containers, comprising a first side plate portion located on one side of a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second side plate portion located on the other side of the second direction, a first connecting portion connecting the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion on one side of the first direction, and a second connecting portion connecting the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion on the other side of the first direction, A top plate portion that connects the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion by passing between a pair of adjacent containers in the first direction, A first projection protrudes from the top plate portion and engages with the container located on one side of the top plate portion, thereby supporting the container from below in the vertical direction; It has a second projection that protrudes from the top plate portion and engages with the container located on the other side of the top plate portion, thereby supporting the container from below in the vertical direction, The holder is characterized in that the top plate portion is not positioned on the outside of the container located on both sides in the first direction.

[0008] (2) The holder according to (1) above, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion each extend to one of the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion, and their ends are joined to the other.

[0009] (3) The holder according to (1) above, wherein at least one of the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion has an opening portion for destroying the frame portion.

[0010] (4) The holder according to (1) above, wherein a fold line is formed on the top plate portion along the first direction.

[0011] (5) The holder according to (4) above, wherein the first projection and the second projection are each formed in multiples on both sides in the second direction with respect to the fold line.

[0012] (6) A holder for holding the containers arranged in a plurality in the first direction in a plurality of rows in the second direction, The holder according to (1) above, having an upright portion located between a pair of containers adjacent to each other in the second direction. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the holder of the present invention, since there is no top plate portion (corresponding to the "top wall panel" in Patent Document 1) on the outside of both containers, it can be formed with a small area of ​​material. Therefore, material costs can be reduced, and furthermore, the environmental impact can be reduced. Moreover, because there are fewer holes for inserting the container, it becomes easier to attach to the container. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the assembled state of the holder according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the assembled state of the holder according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a diagram showing an example of a container. [Figure 4] This is an unfolded view of the holder as seen from the surface. [Figure 5] This is a magnified view of the top plate. [Figure 6] This is a diagram illustrating the assembly procedure for the holder. [Figure 7] This is a diagram illustrating the assembly procedure for the holder. [Figure 8] This is a diagram illustrating the assembly procedure for the holder. [Figure 9] It is a diagram for explaining the assembling procedure of the holder. [Figure 10] It is a diagram showing the states of the first protrusion and the second protrusion in the assembled state. [Figure 11] It is a developed view of the holder according to the second embodiment as seen from the front side. [Figure 12] It is a diagram for explaining the assembling procedure of the holder. [Figure 13] It is a developed view of the holder according to the third embodiment as seen from the front side. [Figure 14] It is a diagram showing the pasted state of the holder. [Figure 15] It is a diagram showing the assembled state of the holder. [Figure 16] It is a perspective view showing the assembled state of the holder according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 17] It is a perspective view showing the assembled state of the holder according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 18] It is a developed view of the holder as seen from the front side. [Figure 19] It is a diagram for explaining the assembling procedure of the holder. [Figure 20] It is a diagram for explaining the assembling procedure of the holder. [Figure 21] It is a diagram for explaining the assembling procedure of the holder.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] <First Embodiment> The holder 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is attached to a container 9 filled with contents and holds a plurality of containers 9 together. Hereinafter, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the state where the holder 1 is attached to the container 9 is also referred to as the "assembled state", and as shown in FIG. 7, the state immediately before the assembled state and in a flat-folded state is also referred to as the "pasted state".

[0016] As shown in Figure 3, the container 9 has a body 911, a neck 913 with a smaller outer diameter than the body 911 and a mouth (drinking spout) at its upper end, a cylindrical container body 91 connecting the body 911 and the neck 913 and having a tapered shoulder 912 whose outer diameter gradually decreases from the body 911 to the neck 913, and a lid 92 that screws onto the neck 913 to close the mouth. Since the lid 92 is placed over the neck 913, its outer diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the neck 913. Therefore, the relationship is: outer diameter of body 911 > outer diameter of lid 92 > outer diameter of neck 913, and a step is formed between the neck 913 and the lid 92 by the lower end of the lid 92, and this step functions as a hook for hooking the holder 1 onto the container 9. The holder 1 is suitably used with a container 9 having the shape described above.

[0017] Furthermore, a label L is affixed to the outer surface of the body 911. The label L contains information such as the product name, efficacy / effects, ingredients, and expiration date.

[0018] The container 9 is not particularly limited and includes, for example, glass bottles, plastic bottles such as PET bottles, aluminum cans, steel cans, etc. The contents of the container 9 are also not particularly limited and include, for example, various beverages such as mineral water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. It may also contain toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and body soap, or cosmetics such as lotions and emulsions. In particular, this embodiment assumes a typical bottle with a capacity of 50 ml and containing a nutritional drink (soft drink).

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the holder 1 can hold together three containers 9 aligned in a line in the first direction X. For the sake of explanation, the three containers 9 may be referred to as containers 9A, 9B, and 9C below. Such a holder 1 has a frame-shaped frame portion 10 that surrounds the bodies 911 of the three containers 9. The frame portion 10 includes a first side plate portion 2 located on one side of the second direction Y which is perpendicular to the first direction X, a second side plate portion 3 located on the other side of the second direction Y, a first connecting portion 5 that connects the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 on one side of the first direction X, and a second connecting portion 6 that connects the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 on the other side of the first direction X. The holder 1 also has a top plate portion 4 that passes between a pair of adjacent containers 9 in the first direction X and connects the upper ends of the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3. The top plate portion 4 has a top plate portion 4A that passes between containers 9A and 9B and connects the upper ends of the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3, and a top plate portion 4B that passes between containers 9B and 9C and connects the upper ends of the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3. By design, the number of top plate portions 4 that the holder 1 has is one less than the number of containers 9 it holds. The holder 1 also has a first projection 7 that protrudes from each top plate portion 4 and engages with a container 9 located on one side of the top plate portion 4 to support that container 9 from below in the vertical direction, and a second projection 8 that protrudes from each top plate portion 4 and engages with a container 9 located on the other side of the top plate portion 4 to support that container 9 from below in the vertical direction.

[0020] As is clear from Figures 1 and 2, in this holder 1, the top plate portion 4 is not positioned on the outside of the containers 9 located on both sides in the first direction X. That is, the top plate portion 4 is not positioned on the outside of container 9A (opposite side of container 9B) and the outside of container 9C (opposite side of container 9B). Therefore, the spread of the top plate portion 4 in the first direction X can be suppressed, and the holder 1 can be formed from a smaller area blank sheet (cardboard). Thus, material costs can be reduced, and the holder 1 can also reduce the environmental impact. In addition, the holder 1 has a small number of holes (holes C described later) through which the containers 9 are inserted. Specifically, while the holder 1 holds three containers 9, there is only one hole C formed in the holder 1. That is, in the holder 1, only one container 9 needs to be inserted through hole C, and the other two do not need to be inserted through hole C. Therefore, it is easy to attach the holder 1 to the containers 9. Also, in the assembled state, the lower end of the container 9 is exposed from the holder 1. In other words, the lower end of the body portion 911 is not enclosed by the frame portion 10. With this configuration, the height of the frame portion 10 can be reduced, and as a result, the holder 1 can be formed from a blank sheet with a smaller area. Therefore, the above effect becomes more pronounced.

[0021] Furthermore, in holder 1, for example, the frame portion 10 (especially the first and second side plate portions 2 and 3) can be effectively utilized as a display space for POP (Point of Purchase), thereby promoting the purchasing intent of consumers.

[0022] Figure 4 shows an unfolded view of the holder 1 as seen from the surface. As shown in the figure, the holder 1 is integrally formed by punching out a blank sheet of paper. The holder 1 has a first side plate portion 2 and a second side plate portion 3 arranged side by side in the vertical direction of the paper, two top plate portions 4 (4A, 4B) located between the first and second side plate portions 2 and 3 and connecting them, a first connecting portion 5 extending from the left end of the second side plate portion 3 (one end in the horizontal direction of the paper), and a second connecting portion 6 extending from the right end of the second side plate portion 3 (the other end in the horizontal direction of the paper). The top plate portions 4A and 4B are spaced apart in the horizontal direction of the paper. The holder 1 also has a first projection 7 protruding to the left from each top plate portion 4A and 4B, and a second projection 8 protruding to the right from each top plate portion 4A and 4B. With this configuration, the holder 1 can be integrally formed from a single blank sheet (cardboard).

[0023] The first side plate portion 2 is roughly rectangular, and both corners on its upper end (the lower corners in Figure 4) are cut out in a rectangular shape. With this configuration, in the assembled state, the upper corners of the first side plate portion 2 are less likely to protrude from the container 9 when viewed from the second direction Y in a plan view. The first side plate portion 2 is also provided with an opening portion 20 for opening the holder 1 by breaking the first side plate portion 2. By opening the opening portion 20, the holder 1 is broken, and the container 9 attached to the holder 1 can be removed. This opening portion 20 is formed by a pair of break lines 21 and 22 that are aligned horizontally. The break lines 21 and 22 each extend vertically and traverse the first side plate portion 2 longitudinally. The upper end of the break line 21 (the lower end in Figure 4) overlaps with the top plate portion 4A, and the upper end of the break line 22 (the lower end in Figure 4) overlaps with the top plate portion 4B. Furthermore, the break lines 21 and 22 are curved in an arc shape such that the distance between them is shorter in the center than at the upper and lower ends.

[0024] The second side plate portion 3 has the same configuration as the first side plate portion 2 described above. The second side plate portion 3 is roughly rectangular, and both corners on its upper end (the upper corners in Figure 4) are cut out in a rectangular shape. With this configuration, in the assembled state, the upper corners of the second side plate portion 3 are less likely to protrude from the container 9 when viewed from the second direction Y in a plan view. The second side plate portion 3 is also provided with an opening portion 30 for opening the holder 1 by breaking the second side plate portion 3. By opening the opening portion 30, the holder 1 is broken, and the container 9 attached to the holder 1 can be removed. This opening portion 30 is formed by a pair of break lines 31 and 32 that are aligned horizontally. The break lines 31 and 32 each extend vertically and traverse the second side plate portion 3 longitudinally. Furthermore, the upper end of the fracture line 31 (the upper end in Figure 4) coincides with the top plate portion 4A, and the upper end of the fracture line 32 (the upper end in Figure 4) coincides with the top plate portion 4B. In addition, the fracture lines 31 and 32 are curved in an arc shape such that the distance between them is shorter in the center than at the upper and lower ends.

[0025] The first connecting section 5 extends straight to the left from the left end of the second side plate section 3. A glue tab 50 is provided at the tip of the first connecting section 5. The glue tab 50 is glued to the first side plate section 2. A fold line 51 is formed in the middle of the first connecting section 5, running vertically through it. When assembled, the first connecting section 5 is folded in a straight line along the fold line 51. Multiple creases 52 are formed on both sides of the fold line 51. These creases 52 make it easier to curve the first connecting section 5 along the outer surface of the container 9 when assembled. The fold line 51 reaches the upper and lower ends of the first connecting section 5 to ensure that the first connecting section 5 can be folded in a straight line in that section. In contrast, each crease 52 does not reach the upper and lower ends of the first connecting section 5, but terminates midway, in order to make it easier to curve the first connecting section 5.

[0026] Furthermore, a notch 53 is formed on the lower edge (the lower edge in Figure 4) of the first connecting part 5, corresponding to the fold line 51, so that the fold line 51 and the crease line 52 can be easily distinguished when assembling the holder 1, and so that the fold line 51 can be easily folded in the correct direction. The notch 53 also has the function of making it less likely for the first connecting part 5 to catch on the upper edge of the label L of the container 9 (9A) when the holder 1 is attached to the container 9. Therefore, damage to or peeling of the label L when the holder 1 is attached to the container 9 can be effectively prevented.

[0027] The second connecting section 6 has the same configuration as the first connecting section 5 described above. The second connecting section 6 extends straight to the right from the right end of the second side plate section 3. A glue tab 60 is provided at the tip of the second connecting section 6. The glue tab 60 is glued to the first side plate section 2. A fold line 61 is formed in the middle of the second connecting section 6, running vertically through it. When assembled, the second connecting section 6 is folded in a straight line along the fold line 61. Multiple creases 62 are formed on both sides of the fold line 61. By forming these creases 62, it becomes easier to curve the second connecting section 6 along the outer surface of the container 9 when assembled. The fold line 61 extends to the upper and lower ends of the second connecting section 6 to ensure that the second connecting section 6 can be folded in a straight line reliably and easily in that section. In contrast, each ruled line 62 does not reach the upper or lower ends of the second connecting section 6, but terminates midway, in order to facilitate the curvature of the second connecting section 6.

[0028] Furthermore, a notch 63 is formed on the lower edge (the lower edge in Figure 4) of the second connecting portion 6, corresponding to the fold line 61, so that the fold line 61 and the fold line 62 can be easily distinguished when assembling the holder 1, and so that the fold line 61 can be easily folded in the correct direction. The notch 63 also has the function of making it less likely for the second connecting portion 6 to catch on the upper edge of the label L of the container 9 (9C) when the holder 1 is attached to the container 9. Therefore, damage to or peeling of the label L when the holder 1 is attached to the container 9 can be effectively prevented.

[0029] The top plates 4A and 4B are located between the first and second side plates 2 and 3, respectively, and connect the upper ends of the first and second side plates 2 and 3. The top plates 4A and 4B and the first side plate 2 are separated by a horizontally extending fold line 401, and the top plates 4A and 4B and the second side plate 3 are separated by a horizontally extending fold line 402.

[0030] In the assembled state, container 9A is positioned outside of top plate 4A (opposite side of top plate 4B), container 9B is positioned between top plate 4A and 4B, and container 9C is positioned outside of top plate 4B (opposite side of top plate 4A). Therefore, top plate 4A and 4B are shaped to conform to the outer surface of each container 9 so that they fit together. Specifically, top plate 4A and 4B are constricted in the center compared to both ends. In other words, the width of the center is shorter than the width of the ends. Also, the outer edges of both sides of top plate 4A and 4B in the first direction X are curved in an arc shape.

[0031] Furthermore, a roughly circular hole C is formed at the outer edge of the right side (top plate portion 4B side) of the top plate portion 4A and at the outer edge of the left side (top plate portion 4A side) of the top plate portion 4B. The diameter r (width in the horizontal direction) of the hole C is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the lid 92 of the container 9, and smaller than the outer diameter of the body portion 911. In other words, the relationship body portion 911 outer diameter > diameter r > lid 92 outer diameter is satisfied. In addition, a fold line 41 is formed on each of the top plate portions 4A and 4B, extending horizontally and crossing the center. When assembled, the top plate portions 4A and 4B are folded in the correct direction along the fold line 41.

[0032] As shown in Figure 5, the first projections 7 protrude to the left from each top plate portion 4A, 4B. Furthermore, the first projections 7 are formed in pairs, separated on both sides in the vertical direction of the paper relative to the fold line 41. That is, one first projection 7 is positioned on the first side plate portion 2 side of the fold line 41, and the other first projection 7 is positioned on the second side plate portion 3 side. Each first projection 7 and each top plate portion 4A, 4B are separated by the fold line 71. With this configuration, in the assembled state, the first projections 7 are easily bent along the fold line 71 (i.e., the bending point is stable), making it easier to deform the first projections 7 into the desired state. Also, the point where the fold line 71 intersects with the fold line 41 is a slit 711 that penetrates the blank sheet. Therefore, the end of each first projection 7 on the fold line 41 side is separated from the top plate portions 4A, 4B by the slit 711. With this configuration, when the top plate portions 4A and 4B are folded along the fold lines 41, the first projection 7 is effectively prevented from unintentionally bending as a result.

[0033] The second projection 8 has the same configuration as the first projection 7. As shown in Figure 5, the second projection 8 protrudes to the right from each top plate portion 4A, 4B. Furthermore, the second projection 8 is formed in pairs, separated on both sides in the vertical direction of the paper relative to the fold line 41. That is, one second projection 8 is positioned on the first side plate portion 2 side of the fold line 41, and the other second projection 8 is positioned on the second side plate portion 3 side. In addition, each second projection 8 and each top plate portion 4A, 4B are separated by the fold line 81. With this configuration, in the assembled state, the second projection 8 is easier to fold along the fold line 81 (i.e., the folding point is stable), and the second projection 8 is easier to deform into a desired state. Furthermore, the point where the fold line 81 intersects with the fold line 41 is a slit 811 that penetrates the blank sheet. Therefore, the end of each second projection 8 on the folding line 41 side is separated from the top plate portions 4A and 4B by the slit 811. With this configuration, when the top plate portions 4A and 4B are folded along the folding line 41, the second projections 8 are effectively prevented from unintentionally bending as a result.

[0034] For the sake of clarity, slits 711 and 811 are shown only in Figure 5, and are omitted from the other figures.

[0035] The configuration of holder 1 has been described above. However, the configuration of holder 1 is not particularly limited. For example, the first side plate portion 2 does not have to be substantially rectangular, and the opening portion 20 may be omitted. Similarly, the second side plate portion 3 does not have to be substantially rectangular, and the opening portion 30 may be omitted. Also, at least one of the fold lines 51, crease lines 52, and notches 53 may be omitted from the first connecting portion 5. Similarly, at least one of the fold lines 61, crease lines 62, and notches 63 may be omitted from the second connecting portion 6. In addition, the first projection 7 may be formed in multiples on both sides of the fold line 41, or only on one side of the fold line 41, or may be formed so as to overlap with the fold line 41 (aligned in the first direction X). Similarly, the second projection 8 may be formed in multiples on both sides of the fold line 41, or only on one side of the fold line 41, or it may be formed so as to overlap with the fold line 41 (aligned in the first direction X).

[0036] Next, we will explain the assembly process of holder 1, that is, how to attach holder 1 to container 9. For the sake of explanation, in the following, we will refer to the folding method in which the surface of holder 1 becomes convex as "normal folding," and the folding method in which the back surface of holder 1 becomes convex as "reverse folding."

[0037] First, the blank sheet is punched out to form the holder 1 shown in Figure 4. Next, the holder 1 is turned over, and as shown in Figure 6, the first and second connecting parts 5 and 6 are folded along the crease lines 51 and 61, respectively, and adhesive B is applied to the surfaces of the adhesive tabs 50 and 60 of the first and second connecting parts 5 and 6. Next, as shown in Figure 7, the top plate parts 4A and 4B are folded along the crease line 41, and the back surface of the first side plate part 2 (the parts on both sides of the opening part 20) and the surfaces of the adhesive tabs 50 and 60 are glued together. As a result, the first and second side plate parts 2 and 3 and the first and second connecting parts 5 and 6 are connected in a frame-like manner, forming the frame part 10. With the above steps completed, the holder 1 is in a flat, folded and glued state. Note that the method of joining the first side plate part 2 and the adhesive tabs 50 and 60 is not limited to gluing, and any method such as double-sided tape may be used.

[0038] In holder 1, fold lines 51, 61, and 41 are formed on the parts that are folded to achieve the final glued state, namely the first and second connecting parts 5 and 6 and the top plate parts 4A and 4B, respectively. Therefore, holder 1 can be easily and accurately glued into place. In addition, since the first and second protrusions 7 and 8 are formed separately on both sides of the fold line 41, unintended bending of the first and second protrusions 7 and 8 is prevented in the glued state.

[0039] Next, as shown in Figure 8, the top plates 4A and 4B are folded along the fold lines 401 and 402 respectively, and the frame portion 10 is unfolded into a frame shape. Then, as shown in Figure 9, the holder 1 is placed over the top of the three containers 9A, 9B, and 9C which are lined up in a row along the first direction X, and the frame portion 10 surrounds the bodies 911 of the three containers 9A, 9B, and 9C together.

[0040] Next, the holder 1 is pushed further down so that the top plates 4A and 4B are positioned below the lids 92 of each container 9A, 9B, and 9C. This results in the assembled state shown in Figures 1 and 2. In the assembled state, container 9B is inserted into the hole C between the top plates 4A and 4B. As mentioned above, since the diameter r of hole C is smaller than the diameter of the body 911, the outer edge of hole C comes into contact with the shoulder 912 of container 9B, thereby restricting further downward movement of the holder 1. This prevents excessive downward movement of the holder 1, and ensures that the holder 1 is properly positioned in the assembled state. Furthermore, during this downward movement, the first and second projections 7 and 8 come into contact with the shoulder 912 and are biased upward, so in the assembled state, as shown in Figure 10, the first and second projections 7 and 8 deform upward, and the tips of the first and second projections 7 and 8 come into contact with the neck 913 below the lid 92. In particular, since fold lines 71 and 81 are formed at the base of the first and second protrusions 7 and 8, when the first and second protrusions 7 and 8 are folded in the reverse direction along the fold lines 71 and 81, the first and second protrusions 7 and 8 are easily deformed upward into the desired shape, thus more reliably achieving the state shown in Figure 10.

[0041] With the above steps completed, the assembly process, that is, the attachment of the holder 1 to the container 9, is finished, and the holder 1 is in the assembled state. Here, of the three containers 9A, 9B, and 9C, only the central container 9B is inserted into the hole C. Therefore, the effort required to insert the container 9 into the hole C is reduced, and the attachment of the holder 1 to the container 9 becomes easier. The method of attaching the holder 1 is not particularly limited, as long as the final assembled state is as shown in Figures 1 and 2. For example, the top plate sections 4A and 4B may be attached to the containers 9A, 9B, and 9C, and then the first side plate sections 2 and the adhesive tabs 50 and 60 may be glued together.

[0042] With this holder 1, three containers 9A, 9B, and 9C can be held together. This makes them convenient for carrying and display. When carrying, each container 9 will try to detach from the holder 1 due to its own weight, but at that time, the tips of the first and second projections 7 and 8 will lock onto the lower end of the lid 92, and the first and second projections 7 and 8 will support the containers 9 from below, preventing them from detaching.

[0043] When removing the container 9 from the holder 1, either the opening 20 on the first side plate 2 or the opening 30 on the second side plate 3, or both, can be opened to break the frame 10. This allows the container 9 to be easily removed from the holder 1. However, the method of removing the container 9 from the holder 1 is not particularly limited; for example, the top plates 4A and 4B can be broken, and the container 9 can be pulled upward from the frame 10 to remove it.

[0044] The holder 1 has been described above. As mentioned above, this holder 1 is a holder that holds multiple containers 9, each having a container body 91 with a body portion 911 and a mouth portion, and a lid 92 that closes the mouth portion, arranged in a line in the first direction X. The holder 1 is a frame-shaped structure that surrounds the body portions 911 of the multiple containers 9, and comprises a frame portion 10 having a first side plate portion 2 located on one side of the second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X, a second side plate portion 3 located on the other side of the second direction Y, a first connecting portion 5 connecting the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 on one side of the first direction X, and a second connecting portion 6 connecting the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 on the other side of the first direction X, and between pairs of adjacent containers 9 in the first direction X (container The holder has top plate portions 4 (4A, 4B) that connect the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 through the space between 9A and 9B and between containers 9B and 9C, a first projection 7 that protrudes from the top plate portions 4A and 4B and engages with the container 9 located on one side of the top plate portions 4A and 4B to support the container 9 from below in the vertical direction, and a second projection 8 that protrudes from the top plate portions 4A and 4B and engages with the container 9 located on the other side of the top plate portions 4A and 4B to support the container 9 from below in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the top plate portions 4 are not located on the outside of the containers 9A and 9C located on both sides in the first direction X. With this configuration, since the top plate portions 4 are not present on the outside of the containers 9A and 9C on both sides, the holder 1 can be formed with a smaller area of ​​material (blank sheet). As a result, material costs can be reduced, and the holder 1 can also reduce the environmental impact. Furthermore, because there are fewer holes C through which the container 9 is inserted, it becomes easier to attach the holder 1 to the container 9.

[0045] As mentioned above, the first connecting portion 5 and the second connecting portion 6 each extend to one of the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3, with their ends joined to the other. In this embodiment, the first connecting portion 5 and the second connecting portion 6 each extend to the second side plate portion 3, with their ends joined to the first side plate portion 2. With this configuration, the holder 1 can be integrally formed from a single blank sheet (cardboard). However, it is not limited to this, and for example, the first connecting portion 5 may extend to one of the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3, and the second connecting portion 6 may extend to the other.

[0046] Furthermore, as mentioned above, at least one of the first side plate portion 2 and the second side plate portion 3 has an opening portion for destroying the frame portion 10. In this embodiment, the first side plate portion 2 has an opening portion 20, and the second side plate portion 3 has an opening portion 30. With this configuration, the frame portion 10 can be easily destroyed, making it easier to remove the container 9 from the holder 1.

[0047] Furthermore, as mentioned above, a fold line 41 is formed on the top plate portion 4 along the first direction X. With this configuration, it becomes easy to assemble the holder 1 by folding the top plate portion 4 along the fold line 41.

[0048] Furthermore, as mentioned above, the first projection 7 and the second projection 8 are each formed in multiples on both sides of the second direction Y with respect to the fold line 41. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the first and second projections 7 and 8 from bending when the adhesive is applied.

[0049] <Second Embodiment> In the following description, this embodiment will focus on the differences from the previously described embodiment, and similar matters will be omitted from the explanation. In addition, in the figures of this embodiment, components similar to those in the previously described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0050] Figure 11 shows an unfolded view of the holder 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the holder 1 of this embodiment, the fold lines 41 are omitted from the top plate portions 4A and 4B, respectively, compared to the first embodiment. Also, the opening portion 30 (break lines 31, 32) is omitted from the second side plate portion 3.

[0051] Furthermore, the first and second connecting sections 5 and 6 are each divided into two parts, one of which extends to the first side plate section 2 and the other to the second side plate section 3. Specifically, the first connecting section 5 has a first piece 5A extending to the left end of the first side plate section 2 and a second piece 5B extending to the left end of the second side plate section 3, with an adhesive tab 50 provided at the tip of the first piece 5A. By gluing the surface of the adhesive tab 50 to the back surface of the second piece 5B, the first and second pieces 5A and 5B are connected to form the first connecting section 5. Similarly, the second connecting section 6 has a first piece 6A extending to the right end of the first side plate section 2 and a second piece 6B extending to the right end of the second side plate section 3, with an adhesive tab 60 provided at the tip of the first piece 6A. Then, by gluing the surface of the adhesive tab 60 to the back surface of the second piece 6B, the first and second pieces 6A and 6B are connected to form the second connecting section 6.

[0052] Such a holder 1 is suitable for an assembly method in which, for example, as shown in Figure 12, the top plate portions 4A and 4B of the holder 1 are attached to containers 9A, 9B and 9C, and then the first and second pieces 5A and 5B are connected to form the first connecting portion 5, and the first and second pieces 6A and 6B are connected to form the second connecting portion 6.

[0053] The second embodiment described above can also achieve the same effects as the first embodiment described above.

[0054] <Third Embodiment> In the following description, this embodiment will focus on the differences from the previously described embodiment, and similar matters will be omitted from the explanation. In addition, in the figures of this embodiment, components similar to those in the previously described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0055] Figure 13 shows an unfolded view of the holder 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the holder 1 of this embodiment, the opening portion 20 is omitted from the first side plate portion 2 compared to the first embodiment described above. Also, the first side plate portion 2 is substantially rectangular, and the corners on the upper end are not cut out. Furthermore, the width W2 of the first side plate portion 2 is larger than the width W3 of the second side plate portion 3. Also, the width W2 is larger than the separation distance D1 (distance between the central axes of containers 9A and 9C), which will be described later. With this configuration, for example, the area of ​​the first side plate portion 2 can be increased compared to the first embodiment described above. Therefore, the first side plate portion 2 can be effectively utilized as a display space for POPs, etc.

[0056] Furthermore, the opening portion 30 is a strip-shaped section extending in the vertical direction and is connected to the hole C.

[0057] In the assembled state shown in Figure 14, the first side panel 2 is glued to the glue tabs 50 and 60 at points slightly inward from both ends in the lateral direction. In the assembled state shown in Figure 15, the distance D2 between the outermost part of the joint (glue B) between the first side panel 2 and the first connecting part 5 and the outermost part of the joint (glue B) between the first side panel 2 and the second connecting part 6 is greater than or equal to the distance D1 between the central axes O of the containers 9A and 9C located on both sides. In other words, D2 ≥ D1. With this configuration, in the assembled state, both ends of the first side panel 2 do not flex along the outer surfaces of the containers 9A and 9C, and the first side panel 2 can be maintained in a substantially flat position. Therefore, the first side panel 2 can be more effectively utilized as a display space for POP displays, etc.

[0058] Furthermore, in the assembled state shown in Figure 15, the frame portion 10 extends to the lower end of the container 9. This allows the frame portion 10 to hold the container 9 more stably. Moreover, the area of ​​the first side plate portion 2 can be further increased, allowing the first side plate portion 2 to be used more effectively as a display space for POP displays, etc.

[0059] The third embodiment described above can also achieve the same effects as the first embodiment described above.

[0060] However, as the third embodiment, it is not limited to this. For example, D2 < D1, and both ends of the first side plate portion 2 may bend along the outer peripheral surfaces of the containers 9A and 9C in the assembled state.

[0061] <Fourth Embodiment> In the following description, regarding this embodiment, the differences from the above-described embodiments will be mainly described, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. Also, in the drawings of this embodiment, the same components as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0062] As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the holder 1 of this embodiment can hold a total of six containers 9 (9A to 9F) in which three containers 9 arranged in the first direction X are further arranged in two rows in the second direction Y. Therefore, the holder 1 can hold more containers 9 together. Such a holder 1 is the same as the holder 1 of the third embodiment described above, except that it has a standing portion 100 and the configurations of the top plate portion 4 and the first and second connecting portions 5 and 6 are different. Therefore, hereinafter, only the standing portion 100, the top plate portion 4, and the first and second connecting portions 5 and 6 will be mainly described.

[0063] The holder 1 has a standing portion 100 that is located between a pair of adjacent containers 9 in the second direction Y, that is, between the containers 9A, 9B, 9C and the containers 9D, 9E, 9F, and extends above the lid 92. The standing portion 100 functions, for example, as a gripping portion when transporting the holder 1 or as a display space for POP or the like. Therefore, the convenience of the holder 1 is enhanced. In this embodiment, the standing portion 100 extends above the lid 92, that is, the upper end of the standing portion 100 is located above the upper end of the lid 92. However, it is not limited to this, and the upper end of the standing portion 100 may be aligned with the upper end of the lid 92 or may be located below the upper end of the lid 92.

[0064] Furthermore, in the first connecting portion 5, a pair of notches 53 are formed on both sides of the fold line 51. One notch 53 is positioned to contact the container 9A when attached, and the other notch 53 is positioned to contact the container 9D when attached. Similarly, in the second connecting portion 6, a pair of notches 63 are formed on both sides of the fold line 61. One notch 63 is positioned to contact the container 9C when attached, and the other notch 63 is positioned to contact the container 9E when attached.

[0065] Figure 18 shows an unfolded view of the holder 1 as seen from the front side. As shown in the figure, the holder 1 has an upright portion 100 located between the first and second side plate portions 2 and 3. The upright portion 100 has a first upright piece 101 located on the side of the first side plate portion 2 and a second upright piece 102 located on the side of the second side plate portion 3, and these are separated by a fold line 103. As will be described later, the upright portion 100 is formed by folding the first and second upright pieces 101 and 102 along the fold line 103 and gluing their back surfaces together.

[0066] Furthermore, the top plate portion 4 is located between the upright portion 100 and the first side plate portion 2 and has top plate portions 4A and 4B that connect the lower end of the first upright piece 101 and the upper end of the first side plate portion 2, and top plate portions 4C and 4D that are located between the upright portion 100 and the second side plate portion 3 and connect the lower end of the second upright piece 102 and the upper end of the second side plate portion 3. The top plate portions 4A and 4B are spaced apart in the first direction X, and each has first and second protrusions 7 and 8 protruding from both sides. The top plate portions 4A and 4B and the first side plate portion 2 are separated by a fold line 403 that extends in the horizontal direction, and the top plate portions 4A and 4B and the first upright piece 101 are separated by a fold line 404 that extends in the horizontal direction. Similarly, the top plate portions 4C and 4D are spaced apart in the first direction X, and each has first and second projections 7 and 8 protruding from both sides. Furthermore, the top plate portions 4C and 4D and the second side plate portion 3 are separated by a fold line 405 extending in the lateral direction, and the top plate portions 4C and 4D and the second upright piece 102 are separated by a fold line 406 extending in the lateral direction.

[0067] The configuration of holder 1 has been described above. Next, the method for attaching holder 1 to container 9 will be described. First, the holder 1 shown in Figure 18 is formed by punching out a blank sheet. Next, holder 1 is turned over, and as shown in Figure 19, the first and second connecting parts 5 and 6 are folded along the crease lines 51 and 61, respectively, and adhesive B is applied to the surface of the adhesive tabs 50 and 60 of the first and second connecting parts 5 and 6 and to the back surface of the second upright piece 102. Next, as shown in Figure 20, the upright part 100 is folded along the crease line 103, and the back surface of the first side plate part 2 and the surface of the adhesive tabs 50 and 60 are glued together, as well as the back surfaces of the first and second upright pieces 101 and 102. With these steps, holder 1 is attached.

[0068] Next, as shown in Figure 21, the top plates 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are folded in the right direction along the fold lines 403 and 405, and the upright portion 100 is folded in the reverse direction along the fold lines 404 and 406. Furthermore, the frame portion 10 is unfolded into a frame shape. Then, the holder 1 is placed over the top of the six containers 9A to 9F, which are arranged in two rows along the first direction X, resulting in the assembled state shown in Figures 16 and 17. In the assembled state, container 9B is inserted between the top plates 4A and 4B, with container 9A located outside the top plate 4A and container 9C located outside the top plate 4B. Also, container 9E is inserted between the top plates 4C and 4D, with container 9D located outside the top plate 4C and container 9F located outside the top plate 4D. Furthermore, in the assembled state, the upright portion 100 is located between containers 9A, 9B, 9C and containers 9D, 9E, 9F, and extends to the upper side of the lid 92 of each of these containers 9.

[0069] As described above, the holder 1 of this embodiment is a holder that holds multiple containers 9 arranged in a first direction X (three in this embodiment) and further arranged in multiple rows (two in this embodiment) in a second direction Y. The holder 1 has an upright portion 100 located between a pair of adjacent containers 9 in the second direction Y. With this configuration, the upright portion 100 can be used, for example, as a gripping portion when transporting the holder 1 or as a POP for advertising. This increases the convenience of the holder 1.

[0070] The fourth embodiment described above can also achieve the same effects as the first embodiment described above.

[0071] Although the holder of the present invention has been described above based on the illustrated embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, the configuration of each part can be replaced with any configuration having a similar function. Furthermore, other arbitrary configurations may be added to the present invention. Moreover, each embodiment may be combined as appropriate.

[0072] For example, in the first, second, and third embodiments described above, the number of containers 9 held by the holder 1 was three, but it is not limited to this, and there may be two, or four or more. When the holder 1 holds two containers 9, it has one top plate portion that passes between two adjacent containers 9, and when it holds four containers 9, it has three top plate portions that pass between two adjacent containers 9.

[0073] Furthermore, the constituent material of holder 1 is not limited to paper, but may be various plastic materials such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or PP (polypropylene). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0074] 1...Holder, 10...Frame, 100...Standing part, 101...First standing piece, 102...Second standing piece, 103...Folding line, 2...First side plate, 20...Opening part, 21...Break line, 22...Break line, 3...Second side plate, 30...Opening part, 31...Break line, 32...Break line, 4...Top plate, 4A...Top plate, 4B...Top plate, 4C...Top plate, 4D...Top plate, 401...Folding line, 402...Folding line, 403...Folding line, 404...Folding line, 405...Folding line, 406...Folding line, 41...Folding line, 5...First connecting part, 5A...First piece, 5B...Second piece, 50...Glue margin, 51...Folding line Line, 52...Ruled line, 53...Notch, 6...Second connecting part, 6A...First piece, 6B...Second piece, 60...Glue margin, 61...Folding line, 62...Ruled line, 63...Notch, 7...First projection, 71...Folding line, 711...Slit, 8...Second projection, 81...Folding line, 811...Slit, 9...Container, 9A...Container, 9B...Container, 9C...Container, 9D...Container, 9E...Container, 9F...Container, 91...Container body, 911...Body, 912...Shoulder, 913...Neck, 92...Lid, B...Glue, C...Hole, D1...Separation distance, D2...Separation distance, O...Central axis, X...First direction, Y...Second direction

Claims

1. A holder for holding multiple containers, each having a container body with a body portion and a mouth portion, and a lid that closes the mouth portion, arranged in a first direction, A frame-shaped frame surrounding the bodies of multiple containers, comprising a first side plate portion located on one side of a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second side plate portion located on the other side of the second direction, a first connecting portion connecting the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion on one side of the first direction, and a second connecting portion connecting the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion on the other side of the first direction, A top plate portion that connects the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion by passing between a pair of containers adjacent to each other in the first direction, A first projection protrudes from the top plate portion and engages with the container located on one side of the top plate portion, thereby supporting the container from below in the vertical direction, It has a second projection that protrudes from the top plate portion and engages with the container located on the other side of the top plate portion, thereby supporting the container from below in the vertical direction, The holder is characterized in that the top plate portion is not positioned on the outside of the container located on both sides in the first direction.

2. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion each extend from one of the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion, and their ends are joined to the other.

3. The holder according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first side plate portion and the second side plate portion has an opening portion for destroying the frame portion.

4. The holder according to claim 1, wherein a fold line is formed on the top plate portion along the first direction.

5. The holder according to claim 4, wherein the first projection and the second projection are each formed in multiples on both sides in the second direction with respect to the fold line.

6. A holder that holds the containers arranged in a plurality in the first direction, further arranged in a plurality of rows in the second direction, The holder according to claim 1, having an upright portion located between a pair of adjacent containers in the second direction.

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