Packaging boxes for game balls

Abstract

To provide a packaging box for balls for ball games, which can stably store and hold balls for ball games of different sizes. [Solution] Packaging box 10 has a storage space S for storing a game ball 1, defined by upper and lower panels 11, 12 and first and second side panels 13, 14. Support parts 31, 32, 33, 34 against which the stored game ball 1 abuts are arranged on the inner surfaces of upper and lower panels 11, 12 and first and second side panels 13, 14, and support parts 31, 32, 33, 34 have support flaps 45 that can be moved outward when a part of the game ball 1 abuts against them.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to packaging boxes for balls used in ball games such as soccer balls, basketballs, and volleyballs. [Background technology]

[0002] Packaging boxes for balls used in sports such as soccer balls and basketballs are well known. For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose packaging boxes for balls used in sports that include a storage space for storing the ball, an upper wall, a lower wall, both side walls, and front and rear windows for exposing part of the ball when it is stored in the storage space. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3001136 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-249126 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] According to the packaging boxes for game balls disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the game balls can be stored stably within the storage space, and a portion of the game ball can be displayed so that it can be seen by purchasers, etc., making it easy to appeal to the design of the game balls.

[0005] However, in the packaging box for balls for ball games disclosed in Patent Document 1, the underside of the ball for ball games is supported by the bottom wall of the packaging box, and the peripheral portions of the front and rear sides are supported by the opening edges of the front and rear windows of the packaging box. This makes the storage state unstable, and it is necessary to prepare packaging boxes for each size of ball with a different diameter.

[0006] On the other hand, the packaging box for balls for games disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a ball support flap on the inner side of the bottom wall, which is made of an elastic surface that bends when pressed by the game ball stored inside, so that balls of slightly different sizes can be stored.

[0007] However, since the ball support flaps are located only on the inner surface of the bottom wall, and there are no ball support flaps on either side wall or the top wall, it cannot be used for sizes with a relatively large diameter.

[0008] To provide a packaging box for balls for games that is an improvement over conventional packaging boxes for balls for games and that can stably store and hold balls of different sizes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The present invention relates to a packaging box for game balls, which has a storage space for storing game balls, defined by upper and lower panels and first and second side panels.

[0010] The packaging box for balls for games of the present invention is characterized in that support portions against which the stored balls for games come into contact are arranged on the inner surfaces of the upper and lower panels and the first and second side panels, and the support portions are provided with support flaps that can be moved toward the outer surface when a portion of the balls for games come into contact with them.

[0011] The packaging box for game balls according to the present invention has the following preferred embodiments. (1) The support portion has an outer wall portion rising from the inner side of the outer peripheral portion that forms the outer surface of the packaging box, a top surface portion surrounded by the outer wall portion, a through hole located in the center of the top surface portion, and the support flap that forms the opening edge of the through hole, and the support flap has multiple independent divided pieces that are aligned circumferentially around the through hole, and the divided pieces are connected to the top surface portion only via hinge portions. (2) The packaging box is formed into a three-dimensional shape by folding and assembling a single packaging sheet. (3) A sticker indicating the size of the game balls stored in the packaging box is attached to the front of the packaging box. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The packaging box for game balls according to the present invention is provided with size adjustment valves on the inner surfaces of the upper and lower panels and the first and second side panels, which are made up of support flaps that can move outward when a game ball abuts them, making it possible to use the box for game balls of different sizes. Furthermore, the support flaps, when pressed outward by the game ball, have a restoring force that causes them to move inward, thereby enabling the game ball to be stored and held securely and stably within the storage space. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] The drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention of a packaging box for game balls according to the present disclosure, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a packaging box according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 1, showing each support portion located on the inner surface side of the packaging box. [Figure 3] A diagram of the packaging box unfolded into a strip. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 3 . [Figure 5] (a) An enlarged view of the support flap of the upper panel. (b) A view showing the support flap when a game ball is stored. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the packaging sheet in an unfolded state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The details of the packaging box for balls according to the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments include not only essential features of the present invention, but also features that can be selectively adopted and features that can be combined as appropriate.

[0015] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, packaging box (presentation box, storage box) 10 for ball 1 for a game has an inner surface 10A and an outer surface 10B located on the opposite side thereof, a vertical direction Y, a horizontal direction X, and a front-to-back direction Z that intersect with each other, and is equipped with upper and lower panels 11, 12 that face each other in the vertical direction Y, first and second side panels 13, 14 that face each other in the horizontal direction X and are located between the upper and lower panels 11, 12, and a storage space S that is defined by the upper and lower panels 11, 12 and the first and second side panels 13, 14 and in which ball 1 for a game is stored and held.

[0016] The packaging box 10 does not have panels on the front and rear sides, and has a front opening 15 and a rear opening 16 on the front and rear sides through which a part of the ball 1 for a ball game is exposed when the ball 1 is stored in the storage space S.

[0017] Although not shown, a decorative area can be arranged on the outer surface 10B of the packaging box 10. The decorative area is made up of multiple decorative elements such as a brand logo, a brand name, and stylish figures and patterns. In particular, if the game ball 1 is a soccer ball, the decorative elements may also include an indication that it is the official ball of the World Cup.

[0018] A sticker 18 is attached to the top of the front of packaging box 10. Sticker 18 indicates the size and target age of the game ball 1 stored in packaging box 10. For example, if game ball 1 is a soccer ball, sticker 18 can indicate the size, such as No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, and so on, and in the illustrated example, it indicates "Children's SIZE 3 (No.)."

[0019] The packaging box 10 is used in common for a plurality of sizes, and the size indication on the sticker 18 allows the purchaser to easily recognize the size of the game ball 1.

[0020] The packaging box 10 is formed from one packaging sheet 100 (see FIG. 6). As the base material of the packaging sheet 100, known materials such as corrugated cardboard, plywood, and plastic corrugated cardboard (pladan) can be used.

[0021] The game ball 1 stored in the packaging box 10 may be a game ball of a variety of sizes, such as a soccer ball, basketball, volleyball, baseball, etc. The outer dimensions of the packaging box 10 can be set appropriately according to the size of the game ball 1 to be stored.

[0022] 1 and 3, the packaging box 10 is a strip-shaped body 20 formed by assembling packaging sheets 100 into a strip shape, and is unfolded by releasing the engagement of first engagement means 19, which is formed by first locking protrusions 21 and first insertion holes 22 located at the intersection of the first side panel 13 and the top panel 11. The first insertion holes 22 are formed by hollowing out a part of the packaging sheet 100, and the first locking protrusions 21 are formed by tongue pieces formed by cutting a part of the packaging sheet 100.

[0023] Referring to Figures 3, 4 and 5(a), the band-shaped body 20 has a longitudinal direction L and a width direction W intersecting the longitudinal direction L, and in the longitudinal direction L, the first side panel 13, the lower panel 12, the second side panel 14 and the upper panel 11 are connected in series from the first insertion hole 22 side to the first locking projection 21 side.

[0024] The band 20 includes an outer peripheral portion 24 that forms the outer surfaces of the upper and lower panels 11, 12 and the first and second side panels 13, 14 of the packaging box 10. The upper and lower panels 11, 12 each have upper and lower support portions 31, 32 that stand up from the inner surface of the outer peripheral portion 24, and the first and second side panels 13, 14 each have first and second side support portions 33, 34 that stand up from the inner surface of the outer peripheral portion 24.

[0025] The upper and lower support portions 31, 32 and the first and second side support portions 33, 34 each have an outer peripheral wall portion 41 rising from the inner surface side of the outer peripheral portion 24, a top surface portion 42 surrounded by the outer peripheral wall portion 41, a through hole 44 located in the center of the top surface portion 42, and a support flap 45 forming the opening edge of the through hole 44. The support flap 45 has a plurality of independent divided pieces 46 lined up in the circumferential direction of the through hole 44, and the divided pieces 46 are connected to the top surface portion 42 only via hinge portions 47.

[0026] The outer peripheral wall portion 41 has end wall portions 41A that face each other in the longitudinal direction L and extend in the width direction W, and side wall portions 41B that face each other in the width direction W and extend in the longitudinal direction L.

[0027] In FIG. 5(a), for the sake of convenience, only the lower support portion 32 is shown enlarged, but the upper support portion 31 and the first and second side support portions 33 and 34 also have the same configuration.

[0028] As shown in Figures 2 and 5(b), when the game ball 1 is stored in the storage space S of the lower panel 12 of the packaging box 10, the lower portion 1a of the game ball 1 abuts against the support flap 45 of the lower support part 32. Each divided piece 46 of the support flap 45 moves outward via the hinge portion 47 due to the weight of the game ball 1.

[0029] Similarly, in the upper panel 11 of the packaging box 10, the upper portion 1b of the game ball 1 abuts against the support flap 45 of the upper support portion 31, causing each divided piece 46 to move outward via the hinge portion 47. Similarly, in the first and second side panels 13, 14, the side portion 1c of the game ball 1 abuts against the first and second side support portions 33, 34, causing each divided piece 46 to move outward via the hinge portion 47.

[0030] The larger the diameter of the game ball 1, the deeper each divided piece 46 of the support flap 45 moves as if being pushed outward, and therefore the amount of change becomes greater.

[0031] In this way, in packaging box 10, support flaps 45 equipped with dividing pieces 46 that move outward according to the size of the game ball placed in storage space S are located on the inner surfaces of upper and lower panels 11, 12 and the inner surfaces of first and second side panels 13, 14, respectively, so that one packaging box 10 can be used for game balls 1 of different sizes. Specifically, for example, if game ball 1 is a soccer ball, it can be used for three sizes, namely, size 3, size 4, and size 5.

[0032] In other words, each support flap 45 can function as a size adjustment valve that can adjust the amount of change to match the diameter of the ball 1 to be stored, and appropriately adjust the volume of the storage space S.

[0033] By providing four size adjustment valves on its inner surface, packaging box 10 can be used for a greater number of sizes of game balls 1 compared to conventional packaging boxes that have one or two size adjustment valves. This eliminates the need to manufacture a packaging box for each size, reducing packaging box manufacturing costs and reducing inventory management costs because fewer boxes need to be stocked.

[0034] A restoring force acts on each support flap 45, which moves it inward to return it to its original state when it is pushed outward by the game ball 1, and because the packaging sheet 100 is made of a relatively rigid material such as cardboard or plywood, the game ball 1 is securely and stably stored and held. This prevents the game ball 1 from falling out of the packaging box 10, even if the packaging box 10 falls from a display shelf due to an earthquake or is subjected to a relatively strong external impact.

[0035] In this way, the ball 1 for games stored in the packaging box 10 is held in a state where it is subjected to the elasticity of the restoring force of the multiple support flaps 45, so that part of the spherical surface is exposed to the outside at the front opening 15 and rear opening 16 of the packaging box 10, thereby providing the effect of displaying the ball in a state that highlights its exterior design, while also realizing stable storage and holding within the storage space S, and allowing it to be used for balls 1 of different sizes, thereby achieving standardization.

[0036] 6 shows the packaging sheet 100 further unfolded from the strip 20, and includes first and second side edges 103, 104 that face each other in the width direction W and extend in the longitudinal direction L, first and second end portions 101, 102 that face each other in the longitudinal direction L and extend in the width direction W, a peripheral portion (intermediate region) 24 that extends in the longitudinal direction L at the center of the width direction W, a first region 110 located on the first side edge 103 side, and a second region 120 located on the second side edge 104 side. The first end portion 101 has a first tab 108 in which a first insertion hole 22 that protrudes outward in the width direction W is located, and the second end portion 102 has a second tab 109 that protrudes outward in the width direction W and has a first locking projection 21.

[0037] In the packaging sheet 100, the portions forming the upper and lower panels 11, 12 and the first and second side panels 13, 14 have the same shape, and the first and second side edges 103, 104 have concave portions 111, 121 that form half of each support flap 45 and are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction L. Second insertion holes 112 are located on both sides in the width direction W of the concave portion 111 of the first side edge 103, and second locking protrusions 122 that are inserted into the second insertion holes 112 are located on both sides in the width direction W of the concave portion 121 of the second side edge 104.

[0038] In addition, in the first and second side edges 103, 104, first bendable portions 113, 123 that form both end wall portions 41A of the outer peripheral wall portion 41 of each support flap 45 are located on both sides in the width direction W of the second insertion hole 112 and the second locking protrusion 122. Furthermore, second bendable portions 114, 124 that form both end wall portions 41B of the outer peripheral wall portion 41 of each support flap 45 are located inside the concave portions 111, 121 of the first and second side edges 103, 104 in the width direction W.

[0039] In the process of assembling the packaging sheet 100 into the strip 20, first, the first region 110 on the first side edge 103 side and the second region 120 on the second side edge 104 side are folded inward along a pair of first fold lines 131 extending in the longitudinal direction L, so that the first region 110 and the second region 120 are positioned opposite the outer peripheral portion 24 in the thickness direction. Furthermore, by mountain-folding the first and second regions 110 and 120 along second fold lines 132 extending in the longitudinal direction L, both side wall portions 41B of the support portions 31, 32, 33, and 34 are formed, and the first side edge 103 of the first region 110 and the second side edge 104 of the second region 120 are overlapped with each other in the thickness direction.

[0040] Next, the first and second regions 110, 120 are mountain-folded along third fold lines 133 extending in the width direction W, thereby forming both end wall portions 41A of the outer peripheral wall portion 41 of each support flap 45. In this state, the second locking projections 122 of the second side edge portion 104 are inserted into the second insertion holes 112 of the first side edge portion 103, thereby forming the support portions 31, 32, 33, 34, thereby forming the band-shaped body 20.

[0041] Finally, by making valley folds along a plurality of fourth fold lines 134 spaced apart in the longitudinal direction L in the outer peripheral portion 24, the strip 20 can be made into a three-dimensional small box-like shape having a storage space S.

[0042] In this way, the packaging box 10 is formed into a three-dimensional shape by folding and assembling a single packaging sheet 100, which simplifies the manufacturing process compared to when forming the box by assembling multiple sheets, and reduces the waste of materials that would otherwise be caused by cutting out multiple sheets. Furthermore, since the packaging box 10 does not use any bonding material such as adhesive, it can be unfolded when disposed of, thereby reducing the space required for disposal.

[0043] Unlike the illustrated example, the packaging box 10 may be made of a flexible plastic material and molded integrally by various known methods such as injection molding, insert molding, blow molding, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1. Ball for ball games 10 packaging box 11 Upper Panel 12 Lower Panel 13 First side panel 14 Second side panel 18 Stickers 24 Outer area 31 Upper support part (support part) 32 Lower support part (support part) 33 First side support part (support part) 34 Second side support part (support part) 41 Outer wall 42 Top section 44 through holes 45 Support flap 46 Split pieces 47 Hinge part 100 packaging sheets

Claims

1. A packaging box for balls for use in games, the packaging box having a storage space for storing balls for use in games, the storage space being defined by upper and lower panels and first and second side panels, Support portions are arranged on the inner surfaces of the upper and lower panels and the first and second side panels, against which the stored ball for the ball game comes into contact, The packaging box for balls for games, wherein the support portion has a support flap that can move toward the outer surface when a part of the ball for games comes into contact with the support flap.

2. 2. The packaging box for balls for games according to claim 1, wherein the support portion has an outer peripheral wall portion rising from the inner surface side of the outer peripheral portion forming the outer surface of the packaging box, a top surface portion surrounded by the outer peripheral wall portion, a through hole located in the center of the top surface portion, and the support flap forming the opening edge portion of the through hole, the support flap having a plurality of independent divided pieces arranged circumferentially around the through hole, and the divided pieces being connected to the top surface portion only via hinge portions.

3. 3. The packaging box for balls for ball games according to claim 1, wherein the packaging box is formed into a three-dimensional shape by folding and assembling a single packaging sheet.

4. 3. The packaging box for balls for games according to claim 1, wherein a sticker indicating the size of the stored balls for games is attached to the front of the packaging box.

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