egg carton

Abstract

This product provides an egg carton where the lid can be easily removed, allowing the container itself to be used as a storage tray. [Solution] In an egg carton comprising a container body 1 for storing eggs, a lid 2, and a connecting part 3 connecting them, the connecting part 3 is provided with a separation means consisting of perforations 4 or adhesive tape. Users can easily separate the lid 2 from the container body 1 by tearing along the perforations 4. As a result, after purchase, the space-consuming lid 2 can be discarded, and only the container body 1 can be stored in the refrigerator and used.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a container for storing eggs and the like, and particularly to an egg pack that can easily separate the lid.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, egg packs sold in supermarkets and the like generally have a container body for accommodating eggs and a lid covering the upper part thereof integrally formed, and are generally openable and closable at a hinge part at the rear. When storing in a household refrigerator after purchase, consumers either take out the eggs from the pack one by one and transfer them to an egg case provided in the refrigerator or store the whole pack as it is on the shelf of the refrigerator.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] However, there is a problem that the work of transferring the eggs one by one to the egg case in the refrigerator is time-consuming and troublesome. On the other hand, when trying to store the whole egg pack in the refrigerator, it is necessary to open and close the lid every time an egg is taken out, and there is a drawback that the lid gets in the way and it is difficult to take out the eggs. Also, when the lid is open, it takes up space and there is a problem that the space in the refrigerator cannot be effectively utilized. The present invention aims to solve such conventional drawbacks and provide an egg pack that can easily remove the lid and use the container body as it is as a storage tray in the refrigerator.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] The present invention provides an egg pack comprising a container body having a plurality of storage recesses capable of storing eggs, a lid covering the upper opening of the container body, and a connecting portion that connects the rear end portion of the container body and the rear end portion of the lid in an openable and closable manner. The connecting portion is provided with a separating means made of a perforation or an adhesive tape, and the lid can be separated from the container body through the separating means.

Effects of the Invention

[0005] According to this invention, the lid can be easily detached by hand without the use of tools, thanks to the separation means such as perforations provided at the connecting part. As a result, after purchase, the lid can be discarded and only the container body (lower part) can be placed in the refrigerator, saving the trouble of transferring eggs and making it easier to take the container in and out of the refrigerator. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0006] [Figure 1] This is an overall perspective view of an egg carton according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an explanatory diagram showing how to detach the lid by cutting along the perforations at the connecting part. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the state after the lid has been detached. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] The embodiments of this invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. The egg carton of this invention comprises a container body for holding eggs, a lid covering the top thereof, and a connecting part connecting the two. The most distinctive feature is that a separation mechanism (such as perforations) is provided in this connecting part. This allows the user to easily detach the lid by hand without using any tools. [Examples]

[0008] Figure 1 shows the entire egg carton, in which the container body 1 and lid 2, which are integrally molded from synthetic resin or the like, are connected by a connecting part 3 at the rear end. Perforations 4 for tearing are formed along the longitudinal direction of this connecting part 3.

[0009] As shown in Figure 2, the user can easily tear the lid by holding the lid 2 and applying force to the perforations 4 of the connecting portion 3. No special tools are required.

[0010] Figure 3 shows the state after separation. With the lid 2 completely removed, only the container body 1 remains. In this state, the container body 1 can be placed directly on a refrigerator shelf or in the egg storage space, and eggs can be easily removed without opening and closing the lid. Note that the separation method is not limited to perforations; it may also be connected with peelable tape. [Industrial applicability]

[0011] This invention can be widely used as a packaging container for eggs and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0013] 1. Container body 2. Lid 3. Connecting part 4. Perforations

Claims

1. An egg carton comprising a container body having a plurality of storage recesses capable of storing eggs, a lid covering the upper opening of the container body, and a connecting part that connects the rear end of the container body and the rear end of the lid in an openable and closable manner, wherein the connecting part is provided with a separation means consisting of perforations or adhesive tape, and the lid can be separated from the container body via the separation means.

2. The egg carton according to claim 1, characterized in that the separation means is a perforation formed along the connecting portion.

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