label

Abstract

To provide a label which allows a worker to easily confirm the presence / absence of a label when viewed from above in the pasting state in which the label is pasted to an adherend while securing a display area.SOLUTION: A label 20 comprises: a first label part 21 which is pasted to an adherend across a first portion to a second portion of the adherend and is pasted to the first portion; and a second label part 22 which is provided so as to be continuous to the first label part 21 and is pasted to the second portion. The second label part 22 has an opposite surface that is opposite to the second portion in the pasting state. The opposite surface has an adhesive region R1 and a weak adhesive region having the weaker adhesive force than that of the adhesive region R1 or a non-adhesive region R2. The weak adhesive region or non-adhesive region R2 is provided so as to include a portion along at least a portion of the periphery of the opposite surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a label to be attached to an adherend. [Background technology]

[0002] Products containing various items such as sweets, cosmetics, medicines, and beverages in containers (adherends) may have a label (POP label) attached to them that protrudes from the product, as shown in JP 2006-213376 A (Patent Document 1).

[0003] The products with the labels attached are packed in case-shaped packaging boxes and distributed. At retail stores, the packed products are removed from the packaging boxes and individually displayed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-213376 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Labels may be required to include not only designs such as product logos, but also legally required information such as JAN codes, recycling marks, and ingredient information. In such cases, it is necessary to ensure (large) the display area of ​​the label.

[0006] In addition, the legally mandated labeling must be in place and affixed to the container when the product is sold. For this reason, when products are packed into packaging boxes during the manufacturing process, the presence or absence of the label is checked.

[0007] Specifically, multiple products are arranged in a packing box that is open toward the top, and images of the multiple products are taken from above through the opening to check for the presence or absence of labels through image inspection. Alternatively, a worker visually inspects the multiple products from above through the opening to check for the presence or absence of labels.

[0008] The label described in Patent Document 1 is affixed only to the body of the container so as to protrude upward from the container. In this case, the label is present only along the outline of the container. In addition, the label is very thin, and the product is packed with the label facing in a random direction. This makes it difficult to confirm the presence or absence of the label from above using the image inspection or visual inspection.

[0009] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a label that ensures a display area while allowing the presence or absence of the label to be easily confirmed when viewed from above in an attached state to an adherend. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] A label according to the present disclosure is attached to an adherend including a first portion and a second portion connected to an upper portion of the first portion. The label is attached to the adherend so as to straddle the first and second portions, and includes a first label portion attached to the first portion, and a second label portion connected to the first label portion and attached to the second portion. The second label portion has a facing surface that faces the second portion in an attached state. The facing surface includes an adhesive region and a weakly adhesive region or a non-adhesive region having a weaker adhesive strength than the adhesive region. The weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region is provided so as to include a portion along at least a portion of the periphery of the facing surface.

[0011] In the label according to the present disclosure, the weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region may be provided around the adhesive region. "Provided around the adhesive region" refers not only to a ring-shaped region that surrounds the adhesive region on all four sides, but also to a region that surrounds the adhesive region on all three sides (more specifically, when the adhesive region is provided so as to reach part of the periphery of the second label part, a region that surrounds the outer edge of the adhesive region excluding the part of the periphery of the second label part that has been reached).

[0012] In the label according to the present disclosure, the second label part includes a connecting part connected to the first label part, and in this case, a pair of constricted parts or a pair of notched lines may be provided on both outer sides of the connecting part.

[0013] In the label according to the present disclosure, the second label part may have a connection part connected to the first label part and a first end part located on the opposite side of the connection part from the side where the first label part is located, and may have a second end part and a third end part located on both ends in a width direction intersecting a direction from the connection part to the first end part. A pair of constrictions may also be provided on both outer sides of the connection part. In this case, the pair of constrictions preferably comprises a pair of first side parts of the first label part connected to both ends of the connection part in the width direction, and a pair of inclined parts connecting the second end part and the third end part to both ends of the connection part in the width direction. The pair of inclined parts preferably inclines outward in the width direction from both ends of the connection part in the width direction toward the first end part. Furthermore, the width from the second end part to the third end part in the width direction is preferably greater than the width of the first label part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a label that ensures a display area while allowing the presence or absence of the label to be easily confirmed when viewed from above when attached to an adherend. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a labeled container according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 2 is a perspective view of a labeled container as seen along arrow II shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the label taken along line III-III shown in FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the label taken along line IV-IV shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 1 is a plan view of a label according to embodiment 1, seen from the front side. [Figure 6] 1 is a plan view of a label according to a first embodiment, viewed from the back side. [Figure 7] 1 is a top view of a labeled container according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a top view showing a state in which a plurality of labeled containers according to the first embodiment are packed in a packaging box. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the label according to the second embodiment, viewed from the back side. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a label according to a third embodiment, viewed from the front side. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a label according to a fourth embodiment, viewed from the back side. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a label according to a fifth embodiment, viewed from the back side. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a label according to a sixth embodiment, viewed from the back side. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a plan view of the label according to the seventh embodiment, viewed from the back side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, the same or common parts are designated by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0017] (Embodiment 1) Fig. 1 is a front view of a labeled container according to embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the labeled container as seen along arrow II shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the label taken along line III-III shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the label taken along line IV-IV shown in Fig. 1. A labeled container 100 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, a labeled container 100 according to the first embodiment includes a container 10 as an adherend, and a label 20.

[0019] The container 10 includes a container body 11 and a lid 17. The container body 11 has an axial direction parallel to the height direction. The container body 11 has one end 11a and the other end 11b in the axial direction. The container body 11 has a mouth 12, a neck 13, a shoulder 14 as a second portion, and a body 15 as a first portion. The mouth 12, neck 13, shoulder 14, and body 15 are continuous in this order from the one end 11a along the axial direction.

[0020] The mouth 12 is located on one end 11a of the container body 11. The mouth 12 opens toward the side opposite to the side where the trunk 15 is located. The inner perimeter of the mouth 12 is approximately constant. The mouth 12 is the portion that is covered by the lid 17.

[0021] The body 15 is located on the other end 11b side of the container body 11. The outer shape of the body 15 is larger overall than the outer shape of the mouth 12. The body 15 includes a portion of the container body 11 where the circumferential length is greatest. In the first embodiment, the body 15 has been illustrated as having a substantially constant circumferential length along the axial direction, but this is not limiting. The body 15 may have a recessed portion that is recessed inward. Furthermore, the body 15 may have a portion where the circumferential length increases toward the other end 11b, and then decreases from the portion with the maximum circumferential length toward the other end 11b of the container body 11.

[0022] The shoulder 14 is connected to the body 15. More specifically, the shoulder 14 is connected to the upper part of the body 15. The shoulder 14 is provided so that the circumferential length decreases toward one side in the axial direction (toward the mouth 12). When viewed in a cross section parallel to the axial direction, the shoulder 14 has a shape that curves inward toward one side in the axial direction. A ridge 16 is provided at the boundary between the shoulder 14 and the body 15.

[0023] The neck portion 13 connects the mouth portion 12 and the shoulder portion 14. When viewed in a cross section parallel to the axial direction, the neck portion 13 extends in a substantially straight line. The neck portion 13 may be formed so that the circumferential length decreases toward one side in the axial direction, or may be formed so that the circumferential length is substantially constant.

[0024] A liquid such as a beverage, a seasoning, or a liquid medicine is contained inside the container body 11. However, the contents contained in the container body 11 are not limited to these, and any suitable contents such as a gel or granular substance can be used as long as they can be taken out from the opening 12.

[0025] The container body 11 may be, for example, a recyclable resin container such as a PET bottle, a glass container such as a bottle, or a paper or metal container.

[0026] The label 20 is attached to the container 10 so as to straddle the body (first portion) 15 and shoulder portion 14 (second portion) of the container 10. The label 20 comprises a first label portion 21 attached to the body 15 and a second label portion 22 attached to the shoulder portion 14.

[0027] The first label part 21 is entirely attached to the body part 15. The second label part 22 is partially attached to the shoulder part 14. More specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the central part of the second label part 22 in the width direction DR1 is adhered to the shoulder part 14, and as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4, the second label part 22 is attached to the shoulder part 14 so that at least both end parts of the second label part 22 in the width direction DR1 (a second end part 22c and a third end part 22d (see Figure 5) described below) are separated from the shoulder part 14. In this way, at least a part of the periphery of the second label part 22 is separated from (lifted up from) the shoulder part 14, thereby preventing the container 1 from being damaged. The label 20 can be beautifully attached without being affected by the curved shape or unevenness of the container 10. Furthermore, the portion that rises from the shoulder 14 is easy to grip, making it easy to peel off the label 20 after use. Note that a portion of the second label part 22 is not or weakly adhered to the container 10 (specifically the shoulder 14) due to the non-adhesive region R2 (see FIG. 6) or weakly adhered region described below, which prevents the label 20 from being affected by the curved shape or unevenness of the container 10 as described above.

[0028] 3 and 4, the label 20 includes a substrate 31, an adhesive layer 32, and a non-adhesive treatment layer 33. Plain paper, synthetic paper, metallized paper, glossy paper, synthetic resin film, etc. can be used as the substrate 31. Examples of synthetic resin films that can be used include polyolefin-based films such as polyethylene, polypropylene, cyclic olefins, and copolymers containing polyethylene; polyester-based films such as polyethylene terephthalate; polyamide-based films; and polystyrene-based films.

[0029] The substrate 31 has a front surface 31a and a back surface 31b. A design layer, such as a recycling mark and / or ingredient information, is provided on the front surface 31a of the substrate 31. The design layer may include a trademark logo or the like. The design layer may also be provided on the back surface 31b as long as it is visible from the front surface 31a.

[0030] The adhesive layer 32 is provided over the entire back surface 31b of the base material 31. As will be described later, the adhesive layer 32 is partially provided with a non-adhesion treatment layer 33. When a design layer is provided on the back surface 31b as described above, the adhesive layer 32 is provided so as to cover the design layer. As will be described later, a weak adhesion treatment layer that weakens the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer 32 may be provided instead of the non-adhesion treatment layer 33. The adhesive layer 32 may be partially absent or partially reduced to provide a non-adhesion region R2 or a weak adhesion region.

[0031] Fig. 5 is a plan view of the label according to embodiment 1 as seen from the front side. Fig. 6 is a plan view of the label according to embodiment 1 as seen from the back side. Details of the label 20 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6.

[0032] 5, the first label part 21 has a substantially rectangular shape. The first label part 21 has an outer shape including an upper end 21f, a lower end 21e, and a pair of side ends 21c and 21d.

[0033] The second label part 22 is provided so as to be contiguous with the first label part 21. The second label part 22 has a connection part 22e connected to the first label part 21, a first end part 22f located on the opposite side of the connection part 22e from the side on which the first label part 21 is located, a second end part 22c located on both ends in the width direction DR1, and a third end part 22d. The second end part 22c is located on one side in the width direction DR1, and the third end part 22d is located on the other side in the width direction DR1.

[0034] The width direction DR1 is a direction intersecting the first direction from the connecting portion 22e toward the first end portion 22f, and more specifically, a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0035] The label 20 has a pair of constrictions 23 on both outer sides of the joint 22e in the width direction DR1. This prevents the second label part 22 from wrinkling when it is folded and attached to the shoulder 14.

[0036] The pair of constrictions 23 are composed of the pair of first side portions 25 and a pair of inclined portions 24. The pair of first side portions 25 are composed of the upper end portion 21f of the first label portion 21, and protrude outward in the width direction DR1 from both ends of the connecting portion 22e in the width direction DR1. The pair of inclined portions 24 are inclined outward in the width direction DR1 as they move from both ends of the connecting portion 22e in the width direction DR1 toward the first end portion 22f.

[0037] The pair of inclined portions 24 connect the lower ends of the second end 22c and the third end 22d to both ends of the connecting portion. Specifically, the inclined portion 24 located on one side in the width direction DR1 connects the lower end of the second end 22c (the end located on the first label part 21 side) to the end of the connecting portion 22e located on one side in the width direction DR1. The inclined portion 24 located on the other side in the width direction DR1 connects the lower end of the third end 22d (the end located on the first label part 21 side) to the end of the connecting portion 22e located on the other side in the width direction DR1.

[0038] R-shaped portions 26 are provided at the connection portions between the pair of inclined portions 24 and the pair of first side portions 25. The R-shaped portions 26 are provided so as to bulge inward in the width direction DR1. By providing the R-shaped portions 26, when stress acts on the connection portions between the pair of inclined portions 24 and the pair of first side portions 25, it is possible to prevent cracks from occurring at the connection portions. Specifically, for example, when the second label portion 22 is pinched and the label 20 is peeled off from the container 10, it is possible to prevent cracks from occurring in the label 20.

[0039] In the width direction DR1, the width of the second label part 22 located on the first end 22f side is greater than the width of the first label part 21. More specifically, the width from the second end 22c to the third end 22d is greater than the width from the side end 21c to the side end 21d.

[0040] As described above, by making the width dimension of the second label portion 22 larger than the width dimension of the first label portion 21, a large display area for the label 20 can be ensured. This allows for appropriate placement of design layers such as a recycling mark and / or ingredient labeling, as described above. In addition, by increasing the display area of ​​the label 20, it is possible to improve its eye-catching properties. Because a large portion of the top is exposed, it is easy to grip and peel off.

[0041] Specific dimensions of the label 20 before application include a length L1 from the bottom end 21e of the first label portion 21 to the first end 22f of the second label portion 22 of approximately 70 mm, a width L2 from the second end 22c to the third end 22d of approximately 40 mm, and a length L3 from the connecting portion 22e to the first end 22f of approximately 25 mm.

[0042] The length L4 from the second end 22c to the side end 21c along the width direction DR1 and the length L5 from the third end 22d to the side end 21d along the width direction DR1 are approximately equal, for example, about 2 mm to 5 mm.

[0043] These dimensions ensure that the label 20 has an appropriate stiffness. When attaching the label 20 to the container 10, the first label part 21 is attached to the body part 15, and then the second label part 22 is folded and attached to the shoulder part 14. By ensuring a certain level of stiffness for the label 20, the position of the label 20 can be maintained stably from the time the first label part 21 is attached to the body part 15 until the step of folding the second label part 22 is reached. This allows the second label part 22 to be stably attached to the shoulder part 14. Furthermore, because the stiffness of the label 20 is appropriate, the second label part 22 can be folded stably.

[0044] 6, an adhesive layer 32 and a non-adhesive treatment layer 33 are provided on the back surface side of the label 20. The adhesive layer 32 is provided over the entire back surface 31b of the base material 31. That is, the adhesive layer 32 is provided over the entire surface of both the portion of the back surface 31b corresponding to the first label part 21 and the portion of the back surface 31b corresponding to the second label part 22.

[0045] The non-adhesion treatment layer 33 is partially provided on the adhesive layer 32. The non-adhesion treatment layer 33 is formed by applying a surface treatment liquid, such as a liquid containing a release agent such as silicone resin (e.g., ultraviolet-curable ink) or a coating liquid containing fine particles (e.g., matte ink), to a predetermined area of ​​the adhesive layer 32.

[0046] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided on the back surface of the second label part 22 (the surface facing the shoulder part 14 when attached), including a portion along the peripheral edge of the back surface. The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided on at least both sides of the back surface in the width direction DR1. More specifically, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided on the second end part 22c side, the first end part 22f side, and the third end part 22d side. The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided on the back surface of the second label part 22, from the inclined part 24 located on one side of the pair of inclined parts 24 in the width direction DR1, clockwise along the peripheral edge of the second label part 22 to the inclined part 24 located on the other side of the pair of inclined parts 24 in the width direction DR1.

[0047] By providing the adhesive layer 32 and non-adhesive treatment layer 33 in this manner, the portion of the adhesive layer 32 exposed from the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 functions as an adhesive region that contributes to adhering the label 20 to the container 10. In the second label part 22, the adhesive region R1 is formed in the center of the back surface of the second label part 22 in the width direction DR1.

[0048] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 also functions as a non-adhesive region that prevents the label 20 from adhering to the container 10. The non-adhesive region R2 is provided in the same position as the non-adhesive treatment layer 33, and is provided around the adhesive region R1. More specifically, the non-adhesive region R2 is formed on the back surface of the second label part 22 on the first end 22f side, the second end 22c side, and the third end 22d side. In the second label part 22, the area of ​​the non-adhesive region R2 is larger than the adhesive region R1.

[0049] FIG. 7 is a top view of a labeled container according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, when the labeled container 100 is viewed from above, the first label portion 21 is not visible because it is attached along the circumferential surface of the body, and the second label portion 22 is primarily visible. When the labeled container 100 is viewed from above, on the side where the second label portion 22 is attached, the maximum length L6 from the edge of the shoulder portion 14 (the ridge 16 between the shoulder portion 14 and the body portion 15) to the first end 22f is preferably 3 mm or more, more preferably 5 mm or more, and even more preferably 10 mm or more. This allows a large inspection area to be secured when checking the presence or absence of the label 20 on the labeled container 100 from above. As a result, even when the first label portion 21 is difficult to see, the presence or absence of the label 20 consisting of the first label portion 21 and the second label portion 22 can be more reliably confirmed.

[0050] In addition, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 formed as described above prevents both ends of the second label part 22 in the width direction DR1 from adhering to the shoulder part 14 of the container 10 and keeps them away from the shoulder part 14, making the outline of the second label part 22 clear when viewed from above. This effect is more pronounced when the container 10 is a round bottle. As a result, for example, when an image of the labeled container 100 is taken from above and the presence or absence of the label 20 is confirmed from the captured image, it becomes easier to determine whether the label 20 is present.

[0051] Fig. 8 is a top view showing a state in which a plurality of labeled containers according to embodiment 1 are packed in a packaging box. With reference to Fig. 8, the inspection process for inspecting whether or not the label 20 is present will be described.

[0052] As shown in Figure 8, when inspecting for the presence or absence of a label 20, multiple labeled containers 100 are arranged side by side in a packaging box 200 that is open toward the top, and images of the multiple labeled containers 100 are taken from above through the open portion, and the presence or absence of the label is confirmed by image inspection.

[0053] When multiple labeled containers 100 are arranged side by side in a packaging box 200, the labels 20 may not face in the same direction but may face in random directions. Even in such a case, as described above, the outline of the second label portion 22 is clearly defined, so that it is easy to determine whether the label 20 is present when the labeled container 100 is imaged from above and the presence or absence of the label 20 can be confirmed from the image.

[0054] As described above, the label 20 according to embodiment 1 can ensure a sufficient display area by having the first label portion 21 and the second label portion 22. In addition, the non-adhesive regions are provided on the back surface of the second label portion 22 at the first end 22f side, the second end 22c side, and the third end 22d side, so that the outline of the second label portion 22 can be clearly seen when viewed from above in an adhered state where it is attached to an adherend. This makes it easy to check whether the label 20 is present when viewed from above.

[0055] Although the above description has been given with reference to an example in which the presence or absence of the label 20 is confirmed by capturing an image of the labeled container 100 from above, the presence or absence of the label 20 may also be confirmed visually from above. Even in this case, the presence or absence of the label 20 can be easily determined by checking the second label portion 22.

[0056] (Embodiment 2) 9 is a plan view of the back surface of the label according to embodiment 2. A label 20A according to embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0057] 9, the label 20A according to embodiment 2 differs from the label 20 according to embodiment 1 in the region where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided in the second label part 22. The other configurations are almost the same.

[0058] In label 20A, non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided in an annular shape so as to surround the center of the back surface of second label part 22. At the center of the back surface of second label part 22, adhesive layer 32 is exposed from non-adhesive treatment layer 33, thereby forming adhesive region R1 at the center of the back surface of second label part 22. In addition, non-adhesive region R2 is formed so as to surround the center.

[0059] Even when configured as described above, the label 20A according to embodiment 2 achieves substantially the same effects as the label 20 according to embodiment 1. In addition, compared to embodiment 1, the non-adhesive area is enlarged and the adhesive area is reduced, which further reduces the formation of wrinkles in the second label part 22 when the second label part 22 is adhered to the shoulder part 14.

[0060] (Embodiment 3) 10 is a plan view of the front surface of the label according to embodiment 3. A label 20B according to embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0061] 10, the label 20B according to the third embodiment differs from the label 20 according to the first embodiment in that a pair of notch lines 27 are provided instead of the pair of constricted portions 23. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0062] The pair of notch lines 27 are provided so as to approach each other in an oblique direction from the side edges 21c, 21d of the first label part 21. The pair of notch lines 27 have a pair of inclined lines 271 and a pair of curled portions 272.

[0063] The pair of inclined lines 271 are inclined so as to approach each other in the width direction DR1 as they move from the side ends 21c, 21d toward the first end 22f of the second label part 22. The pair of inclined lines 271 extend to reach an imaginary line VL that connects the bottom end of the second end 22c and the bottom end of the third end 22d of the second label part 22. The upper ends of the pair of inclined lines 271 may be positioned so as to overlap with the imaginary line VL, or may be positioned closer to the first end 22f of the second label part 22 than the imaginary line VL.

[0064] The pair of curled portions 272 are connected to the upper ends of the pair of inclined lines 271 and curl outward in the width direction DR1. The provision of the pair of curled portions 272 makes it possible to prevent the label from tearing at the inclined lines 271 when the second label portion 22 is pinched and the label 20 is peeled off from the container 10.

[0065] Even when configured as described above, the label 20B according to embodiment 3 can achieve substantially the same effects as the label 20 according to embodiment 1. In addition, when attached, the portion of the first label part 21 located outside the pair of inclined lines 271 (the substantially triangular portion located outside the pair of inclined lines 271 between the inclined lines 271 and the virtual line VL) rises from the container 10, thereby enhancing eye-catching properties.

[0066] (Fourth embodiment) 11 is a plan view of the back surface of the label according to embodiment 4. A label 20C according to embodiment 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0067] 11, the label 20C according to the fourth embodiment differs from the label 20 according to the first embodiment mainly in the region where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided. The other configurations are almost the same.

[0068] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided in a generally arcuate shape (more specifically, U-shaped) from one end of the second label part 22 in the width direction DR1 toward the joint 22e and further toward the other end in the width direction DR1 of the second label part 22. Specifically, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided from the second end 22c side, passing through the inclined part 24 located on one side in the width direction DR1, the joint 22e, and the inclined part 24 located on the other side in the width direction DR1, in this order, to the third end 22d side.

[0069] As a result, the adhesive region R1 is formed in a substantially semi-oval shape, such as a substantially semicircular shape, a substantially semi-elliptical shape, or a substantially semi-track shape, and the non-adhesive region R2 is formed around the adhesive region R1. The adhesive region R1 is provided so that a part of its outer edge follows the center of the first end 22f, and the non-adhesive region R2 is formed around the other outer edge.

[0070] Furthermore, in embodiment 4, the smaller angle between inclined portion 24 and first side portion 25 is larger than in embodiment 1. Before attachment, the tip (lower end) of adhesive region R1 reaches imaginary line VL1 connecting the lower end of second end 22c and the lower end of third end 22d. Note that the tip of adhesive region R1 is not limited to this position, and may be located closer to connecting portion 22e than imaginary line VL1, or closer to first end 22f than imaginary line VL1.

[0071] The distance from the first end 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1 may be longer than the distance from the tip of the adhesive region R1 to the connection part 22e. In this case, the area of ​​the adhesive region R1 can be secured, and the second label part 22 can be attached to the shoulder part 14 more reliably.

[0072] Even when configured as described above, the label 20C according to the fourth embodiment can achieve substantially the same effects as the label 20 according to the first embodiment.

[0073] (Embodiment 5) 12 is a plan view of the label according to embodiment 5 as viewed from the back side. A label 20D according to embodiment 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0074] The label 20D according to the fifth embodiment differs from the label 20C according to the fourth embodiment in the region where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided. The other configurations are almost the same.

[0075] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 includes a protruding portion that protrudes from the second label part 22 side toward the first label part 21 side. The protruding portion is provided so as to protrude from the center of the connection part 22e toward the lower end 21e of the first label part 21. The lower end side of the protruding portion has a tapered shape. The distance from the first end 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1 and the distance from the tip of the adhesive region R1 to the tip of the protruding portion may be approximately the same.

[0076] Even with the above configuration, substantially the same effects as those of the label 20C according to embodiment 4 can be obtained. Furthermore, by providing the protruding portion, when the second label part 22 is attached to the shoulder part 14, the connecting part 22e side of the second label part 22 can be curved neatly relative to the first label part 21, thereby suppressing the formation of wrinkles.

[0077] Furthermore, by making the distance from first end 22f to the tip of adhesive region R1 and the distance from the tip of adhesive region R1 to the tip of the protruding part approximately the same, the length of the protruding part toward bottom end 21e can be prevented from becoming too long. This also allows the connecting part 22e side of second label part 22 to be curved neatly relative to first label part 21, as described above, and prevents wrinkles from forming.

[0078] (Sixth embodiment) 13 is a plan view of the label according to embodiment 6 as viewed from the back side. A label 20E according to embodiment 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0079] 13, the label 20E according to the sixth embodiment differs from the label 20D according to the fifth embodiment in that the width of the joint 22e in the width direction DR1 is increased, thereby widening the protruding portion. The other configurations are substantially the same. The length of the portion of the outer edge of the adhesive region R1 that extends along the first end 22f is longer than the length from the first end 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1.

[0080] Even with the above configuration, substantially the same effects as those of the label 20C according to the fifth embodiment can be obtained.

[0081] In addition, the protruding portion of the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 that protrudes from the second label part 22 side to the first label part 21 side may be omitted.

[0082] (Embodiment 7) 14 is a plan view of the label according to embodiment 7 as viewed from the back side. A label 20F according to embodiment 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0083] 14, the label 20F according to the seventh embodiment differs from the label 1 in that the pair of first side portions 25 are inclined so that the width in the width direction DR1 increases toward the bottom end portion 21e, and in the region where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0084] In the second label part 22, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided, in substantially the same manner as in embodiment 4, from the second end part 22c side, passing through the inclined portion 24 located on one side in the width direction DR1, the connecting portion 22e, and the inclined portion 24 located on the other side in the width direction DR1, in this order, to the third end part 22d side. In addition, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 has a protruding portion that protrudes from the connecting portion 22e toward the first label part 21 side. The protruding portion is provided between the connecting portion 22e and a line connecting the lower ends of the pair of first side portions 25. Note that the protruding portion may be omitted.

[0085] In this case, the length of the portion of the outer edge of the adhesive region R1 along the first end 22f is shorter than the length from the first end 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1.

[0086] Even with this configuration, the label 20F according to embodiment 7 can achieve substantially the same effects as in embodiment 1. In addition, as described above, because the pair of first side portions 25 are inclined, even if the first label portion 21 is attached to the body portion 15 with the connecting portion 22e shifted in the height direction from the ridge line 16, the second label portion 22 can be curved neatly relative to the first label portion 21 when attached to the shoulder portion 14, and the formation of wrinkles can be suppressed.

[0087] (Other variations) In the above-described first to seventh embodiments, the container 10 has a round bottle shape, the first label unit 21 is attached to the body 15, and the second label unit 22 is attached to the shoulder 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The container 10 may be a packaging box having a top and a side surface. In this case, the first label unit 21 may be attached to the side surface, and the second label unit 22 may be attached to the top surface. In particular, when the container 10 has a round bottle shape, the advantage of the outline of the second label unit 22 being clearly defined when viewed from above can be more significantly achieved by separating at least a portion of the periphery of the second label unit 22 from the shoulder 14.

[0088] Furthermore, in the above-described first to seventh embodiments, the non-adhesive region R2 is formed by providing the non-adhesive treatment layer 33, but this is not limiting. Instead of the non-adhesive treatment layer 33, a weak-adhesive treatment layer that weakens the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer 32 may be provided. The weak-adhesive treatment layer can be formed by reducing the amount of the above-described surface treatment liquid used to form the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 and thinning the thickness of the surface treatment liquid. In this case, the weak-adhesive treatment layer functions as a weak-adhesive region having weaker adhesive strength than the adhesive region R1. Furthermore, without providing a weak-adhesive treatment layer, the adhesive layer 32 may be thinned in the portion that becomes the non-adhesive region R2, thereby weakening the adhesive strength, thereby providing a weak-adhesive region.

[0089] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiments 1 to 7, an example has been described in which a non-adhesive region R2 is formed by providing a non-adhesive treatment layer 33, but the non-adhesive region R2 may also be formed by not providing the adhesive layer 32 itself in the portion that will become the non-adhesive region R2.

[0090] The above-described embodiments of the present invention are illustrative in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0091] 10 container, 11 container body, 11a one end, 11b other end, 12 mouth portion, 13 neck portion, 14 shoulder portion, 15 body portion, 16 ridge line, 17 lid portion, 20, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, 20F label, 21 first label portion, 21c, 21d side end portion, 21e lower end portion, 21f upper end portion, 22 second label portion, 22c second end portion, 22d third end portion, 22e connection portion, 22f first end portion, 23 neck portion, 24 inclined portion, 25 first side portion, 26 R portion, 27 notch line, 31 substrate, 31a front surface, 31b back surface, 32 adhesive layer, 33 non-adhesive treatment layer, 100 labeled container, 271 inclined line, 272 curled portion.

Claims

1. A label to be attached to an adherend including a first portion and a second portion connected to an upper portion of the first portion, the label is attached to the adherend so as to straddle the first portion and the second portion, a first label portion attached to the first portion; a second label portion provided adjacent to the first label portion and attached to the second portion, the second label portion has an opposing surface that faces the second portion in an attached state, the opposing surface includes an adhesive region and a weakly adhesive region or a non-adhesive region having an adhesive strength weaker than that of the adhesive region, the weakly bonded region or the non-bonded region is provided to include a portion along at least a part of a periphery of the opposing surface, the second label part has a connection part connected to the first label part and a first end part located on the opposite side of the connection part from the side on which the first label part is located, and has a second end part and a third end part located on both ends in a width direction intersecting a direction from the connection part toward the first end part, the weakly bonded region or the non-bonded region is provided on the opposing surface along at least the second end and the third end, the adhesive region is provided at a center portion of the opposing surface in the width direction with a part of an outer edge of the adhesive region aligned along a center portion of the first end portion, the weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region includes a protruding portion that protrudes toward the first label portion, the protruding portion has a tapered shape that tapers toward a tip end located within the first label portion, The protruding portion is surrounded by the adhesive region on the first label portion side of the connection portion.

2. The label according to claim 1 , wherein the weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region is provided around the adhesive region.

3. The label according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a pair of constricted portions or a pair of notched lines are provided on both outer sides of the connection portion.

4. A pair of constricted portions is provided on both outer sides of the connection portion, the pair of constricted portions are composed of a pair of first side portions of the first label portion connected to both ends of the connecting portion in the width direction, and a pair of inclined portions connecting the second end portion and the third end portion to both ends of the connecting portion in the width direction, the pair of inclined portions are inclined outward in the width direction from the ends of the connecting portion in the width direction toward the first end portion, The label according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the width from the second end to the third end in the width direction is greater than the width of the first label portion.

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