Packaged Products

Abstract

To provide a package commodity which can be displayed in the state where a package body packaged with a film is stored in an exterior box.SOLUTION: A package commodity 100 comprises an exterior box 10 and a package body 20 with which an object to be packaged 60 is packaged with a film, the exterior box 10 has an opening 11a opening toward the front, the package body 20 comprises a mount 30, a film 40 fixed to the mount 30 and the object to be packaged 60 arranged between the film 40 and the mount 30 and the package body 20 is stored in the exterior box 10 so that at least a part of the object to be packaged 60 can be visually recognized from the opening 11a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a packaged product in which a packaged product, which is a film-packaged item, is contained in an outer box. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, as a package for displaying a product in an outer box, there is a package in which the product is held in a recess in a tray formed according to the product shape, and the product is displayed in an outer box (clear case) made of a transparent plastic sheet that allows the inside to be seen from the outside. Meanwhile, as disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2000-28469 (Patent Document 1), U.S. Patent No. 5,678,695 (Patent Document 2), and Japanese Patent No. 4,429,192 (Patent Document 3), a package in which the product is wrapped in film on a backing is transported in a state where it is contained in an outer box such as a cardboard box having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 2000-28469 [Patent Document 2] U.S. Patent No. 5,678,695 [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 4429192 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional packaging requires the preparation of a tray shaped to fit the product. On the other hand, in Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3, the product is wrapped in film on a backing, eliminating the need for a tray. The package is then placed in an outer box for transport, allowing the product to be transported stably while being protected. However, when a new product is to be displayed, the product must be removed from the outer box so that it can be identified.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a packaged product that can be displayed in a state where a film-wrapped package is housed in an outer box. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A packaged product according to the present disclosure includes an outer box and a packaging body in which an item to be packaged is packaged in a film. The outer box has an opening that opens toward the front. The packaging body includes a backing sheet, a film fixed to the backing sheet, and the item to be packaged disposed between the film and the backing sheet. The packaging body is contained within the outer box such that at least a portion of the item to be packaged is visible through the opening.

[0007] In the packaged product according to the present disclosure, the backing may include a holding area for sandwiching the packaged item between the backing and the film, and a pair of fixing areas connected to both sides of the holding area for fixing both ends of the film. The holding area may also be provided with a first engaging portion for engaging with a lower part of the packaged item to position the packaged item.

[0008] In the packaged product based on the present disclosure, the holding area may be provided with a second engagement portion that engages with the upper part of the container located opposite the lower part and positions the packaged item.

[0009] In the packaged product according to the present disclosure, the backing may include a holding area for sandwiching the packaged item between the backing and the film, and a pair of fastening areas connected to both sides of the holding area for fastening both ends of the film. The film may be a stretch film. In this case, it is preferable that at least one of the pair of fastening areas is folded toward the back side of the holding area, thereby applying a tensile force to the film, and the packaged item is sandwiched between the film and the holding area to which the tensile force is applied.

[0010] In the packaged product according to the present disclosure, one of the pair of fixing regions may be folded so that its tip faces forward, and the other of the pair of fixing regions may be folded so that its connection with the holding region faces forward and its tip faces backward, so that the holding region includes a curved surface that curves toward the front as it moves from the one fixing region to the other fixing region. In this case, the packaged item may be sandwiched between the film and the curved surface.

[0011] In the packaged product according to the present disclosure, the backing may include a pair of connecting pieces connected to both sides of the holding area in an orthogonal direction perpendicular to the direction in which the pair of fixing areas are arranged. In this case, the packaged item may be sandwiched between the film and the holding area in a state in which the pair of fixing areas are folded toward the back side of the holding area so that both end portions of the pair of fixing areas in the orthogonal direction overlap with the pair of connecting pieces folded toward the back side of the holding area.

[0012] In the packaged product according to the present disclosure, the outer box may have a front portion provided with the opening and a rear portion facing the front portion. In this case, the front portion may have a front-side inclined surface or a front-side curved surface that inclines or curves rearward from a center portion in a width direction perpendicular to a front-rear direction in which the front portion and the rear portion are aligned toward both ends in the width direction, and the rear portion may have a rear-side inclined surface or a rear-side curved surface that inclines or curves forward from the center portion in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction. In this case, it is preferable that the package be contained in the outer box such that the pair of fixing regions abut against the rear-side inclined surface or the rear-side curved surface, with the holding region having an inclined surface or a curved surface that inclines or curves forward from the center portion in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction.

[0013] In the packaged product according to the present disclosure, the outer box may have a top surface and a bottom surface. The backing sheet may include a pair of connecting pieces connected to both sides of the holding area in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the pair of fixing areas are arranged. Furthermore, the packaged item may be sandwiched between the film and the holding area while the pair of fixing areas are kept folded back toward the back side of the holding area and the pair of connecting pieces are folded so that their leading ends face forward. In this case, it is preferable that the package be contained in the outer box with the portions of the backing sheet located on the back side of the folded pair of connecting pieces abutting against the inner surfaces of the top surface and the bottom surface.

[0014] In the packaged product according to the present disclosure, the packaged items may include a first packaged item and a second packaged item arranged side by side. In this case, the second packaged item may be sandwiched between the film and the curved surface with at least a portion of the second packaged item facing the first packaged item overlapping the first packaged item.

[0015] In the packaged product based on the present disclosure, the packaged item may be an easily deformable container. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a packaged product that can be displayed in a state where a film-wrapped package is housed in an outer box. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a packaged product according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a packaged product according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a development view of a packaging device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4] 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the package taken along line IV-IV shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a package according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a development view of a packaging device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a packaged product according to a third embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a packaged product according to a third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a development view of a packaging device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 10] 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the package taken along line XX shown in FIG. 8. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a packaged product according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a packaged product according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 13] 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the packaged product taken along line XIII-XIII shown in FIG. 11. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a development view of a packaging device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a view of the packaging device of embodiment 4, viewed from the back side of the holding area, showing a pair of fixing areas maintained in a state where they are folded toward the back side of the holding area. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a development view of a packaging device according to a first modified example. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a development view of a packaging device according to a second modified example. [Figure 18] FIG. 11 is a schematic front view of a packaged product according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a packaged product according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a packaged product according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 21] 11 is a diagram showing a state in which a packaging device is housed in an outer box of a packaged product according to a fifth embodiment, as viewed from above. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is a development view of a packaging device according to a fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying 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.

[0019] (Embodiment 1) Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a packaged product according to embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the packaged product according to embodiment 1. A packaged product 100 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 1 and 2.

[0020] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the packaged product 100 according to the first embodiment includes an outer box 10 and a package 20.

[0021] The exterior box 10 is made of, for example, paper. This reduces the environmental impact by not using petroleum-based materials, as compared to clear cases using plastic sheets. The exterior box 10 may also be made from recycled paper waste, for example.

[0022] The exterior box 10 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in an assembled state, and has a front surface 11, a rear surface 13, side surfaces 12 and 14, a bottom surface 15, and a top surface 16. A printed layer may be provided on each surface of the front surface 11, the rear surface 13, the side surfaces 12 and 14, the bottom surface 15, and the top surface 16. A printed layer may also be provided on a portion of the surfaces of the front surface 11, the rear surface 13, the side surfaces 12 and 14, the bottom surface 15, and the top surface 16.

[0023] The front surface portion 11 and the rear surface portion 13 are arranged to face each other in the front-to-rear direction. The side surface portions 12, 14 are arranged to face each other in the width direction, which is perpendicular to the front-to-rear direction. The side surface portion 12 is arranged on one side in the width direction and connects one side end portion in the width direction of the front surface portion 11 and the rear surface portion 13. The side surface portion 14 is arranged on the other side in the width direction and connects the other side end portion in the width direction of the front surface portion 11 and the rear surface portion 13.

[0024] The bottom surface portion 15 and the top surface portion 16 face each other in the height direction, which is perpendicular to the front-to-rear and width directions. The bottom surface portion 15 connects the lower ends of the front surface portion 11, the side surface portions 12 and 14, and the rear surface portion 13 in the height direction. The top surface portion 16 is provided so as to close an opening 17 (see FIG. 2) that opens upward. The top surface portion 16 is formed by folding back connecting pieces 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d (see FIG. 2) that are connected to the upper ends of the front surface portion 11, the side surface portion 12, the rear surface portion 13, and the side surface portion 14, respectively.

[0025] An opening 11a that opens toward the front (forward side) is provided in the front surface portion 11. The opening 11a is provided, for example, so as to extend from the boundary between the front surface portion 11 and the side surface portion 14 toward the side surface portion 12. One end of the opening 11a in the width direction is away from the boundary between the front surface portion 11 and the side surface portion 12, and the other end of the opening 11a in the width direction is connected to the boundary between the front surface portion 11 and the side surface portion 14.

[0026] Although the opening 11a is shown as being substantially rectangular in shape, the shape of the opening 11a is not particularly limited as long as the packaged item 60, which will be described later, can be seen through the opening 11a.

[0027] The packaging body 20 is contained in the outer box 10 so that the packaged item 60, which will be described later, can be seen through the opening 11a. It is preferable that the opening 11a is completely open so that the packaging body 20 is exposed, as this reduces the amount of paper material used, but the opening 11a may also be closed with a thin, transparent film through which the packaging body 20 can be seen.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, the package 20 is inserted into the exterior box 10 from the opening 17 along the arrow AR1, and then the opening 17 is closed by the top surface portion 16.

[0029] In a state in which the package 20 is housed in the exterior box 10, at least a portion of each of the ends 30a, 30b of the mount 30 (described below) in a folded state abuts against the inner surfaces of the side surface portion 12 and the side surface portion 14. This stabilizes the position of the mount 30 within the exterior box 10, preventing the mount 30 from rattling. Note that in the above-described housed state, at least a portion of each of the bottom end 30c and the top end 30d of the mount 30 in a folded state may abut against the inner surfaces of the bottom surface portion 15 and the top surface portion 16. In this case, the position of the mount 30 can be further stabilized.

[0030] The package 20 is a film-packaged item 60, and includes a packaging device 50 and the packaged item 60. The packaged item 60 is, for example, a container that is easily deformable. Examples of easily deformable containers that can be used include flexible bags, pouch containers, etc. The pouch container contains a predetermined content, such as powder, granular material, liquid, gel, or paste-like fluid. In the first embodiment, the pouch container is a stand-up pouch with a gusset at the bottom (lower part). The content of the pouch container may be a solid, and the packaged item 60 may not be easily deformable. Furthermore, the flexible pouch container is not limited to the stand-up pouch, and may be a pouch with gussets at the top and bottom, a side-gusset pouch, a flat pouch with seals on all four sides, a pillow package, or a pouch with various spouts. Furthermore, examples of easily deformable containers other than pouch containers include flexible blow-molded containers and bag-like containers such as infusion bags.

[0031] The packaging device 50 includes a mount 30 and a film 40. Fig. 3 is a development view of the packaging device according to embodiment 1. The packaging device 50 will be described with reference to Fig. 3.

[0032] The packaging device 50 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from above in an unfolded state. The backing sheet 30 may be a metallized paper with a metallic luster, a foil paper with a metal foil provided on the surface of a base paper, or the like. The backing sheet 30 may also be provided with a printed layer entirely or partially. Use of such a backing sheet 30 can enhance the texture and luxury feel, and improve the design. The backing sheet 30 has a holding area 31, a pair of fixing areas 33, 34, and a pair of connecting pieces 35, 36. The backing sheet 30 also has fold lines C1 to C4. The fold lines C1 to C4 are, for example, formed by pressed creases provided on the backing sheet 30.

[0033] The holding area 31 is an area for holding the packaged item 60. The holding area 31 has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view. Holes 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d are provided at each of the four corners of the holding area 31. The holes 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d have, for example, a substantially diamond shape.

[0034] The holes 32a and 32b are provided on one side of a first direction DR1 that is substantially parallel to the width direction, and are arranged side by side in a second direction DR2 that is perpendicular to the first direction DR1. The second direction DR2 is substantially parallel to the height direction when the package 20 is housed in the outer box 10.

[0035] One pair of apexes of hole 32a is located on bending line C1, and the other pair of apexes is located on bending line C3. One pair of apexes of hole 32b is located on bending line C1, and the other pair of apexes is located on bending line C4.

[0036] Of the four apexes of hole 32a, three apexes excluding the apex facing hole 32b have three cut lines extending outward from hole 32a. Specifically, from each of the other pair of apexes located on bending line C3, a cut line is provided along bending line C3. Of the pair of apexes located on bending line C1, a cut line is provided along bending line C1 from the apex located on the opposite side from hole 32b.

[0037] Of the four apexes of hole 32b, three slits are provided from three apexes excluding the apex facing hole 32a, so as to extend outward from hole 32b. Specifically, from each of the other pair of apexes located on bending line C4, a slit is provided along bending line C3. Of the pair of apexes located on bending line C1, a slit is provided from the apex located on the opposite side from hole 32a, so as to extend along bending line C1.

[0038] The holes 32c and 32d are provided on the other side in the first direction DR1 and are arranged side by side in the second direction DR2. One pair of apexes of the hole 32c is located on the bending line C2, and the other pair of apexes is located on the bending line C3. One pair of apexes of the hole 32d is located on the bending line C2, and the other pair of apexes is located on the bending line C4.

[0039] Of the four apexes of hole 32c, three slits are provided from three apexes excluding the apex facing hole 32d, so as to extend outward from hole 32c. Specifically, from each of the other pair of apexes located on bending line C3, a slit is provided along bending line C3. Of the pair of apexes located on bending line C2, a slit is provided from the apex located on the opposite side from hole 32d, so as to extend along bending line C2.

[0040] Of the four apexes of hole 32d, three slits are provided from three apexes excluding the apex facing hole 32c, so as to extend outward from hole 32d. Specifically, from each of the other pair of apexes located on bending line C4, a slit is provided along bending line C4. Of the pair of apexes located on bending line C2, a slit is provided from the apex located on the opposite side from hole 32c, so as to extend along bending line C2.

[0041] Although the above description has been given with an example in which the holes 32 have a substantially diamond shape, the shape of the holes 32 may be a circle, an ellipse, a track shape, or another oval shape.

[0042] An engagement portion 37 serving as a first engagement portion is provided in the holding region 31. The engagement portion 37 is located on one side (closer to the folding line C1) of the center in the first direction DR1. By providing the engagement portion 37 in this manner and by providing the opening 11a in the outer box 10 so as to extend from the boundary between the front surface portion 11 and the side surface portion 14 toward the side surface portion 12 as described above, the design of the packaged product 100 can be improved.

[0043] The engaging portion 37 has a generally trapezoidal shape with an upper base (tip) 37a and a lower base (base) 37b, and a generally arc-shaped recess is provided in the upper base 37a. A generally circular hole 37c is formed above the arc-shaped recess (on one side in the DR2 direction). The generally arc-shaped recess and hole 37c may be omitted.

[0044] The engagement portion 37 is formed by cutting a slit in a portion of the holding area 31. The slit is provided along the periphery of the engagement portion 37, excluding the bottom base 37b. The engagement portion 37 engages with the bottom of the packaged item 60, thereby positioning the packaged item 60. For example, the engagement portion 37 is bent toward the front using the bottom base 37b as a base axis, and the bottom of the packaged item 60 abuts against the tip of the engagement portion 37, thereby positioning the packaged item 60. Alternatively, the packaged item 60 may be positioned by sandwiching the bottom of the packaged item 60 between the engagement portion 37 and the holding area 31 located around the engagement portion 37. As described above, when the packaged item 60 is a pouch container, the seal provided at the bottom of the pouch container is sandwiched. The seal is hardened by heat sealing, making it suitable for sandwiching and positioning.

[0045] The pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are connected to both sides of the holding region 31 in a first direction DR1 parallel to the width direction. The pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are connected to the holding region 31 via folding lines C1, C2.

[0046] The pair of fixing regions 33, 34 extend along the second direction DR2. Both ends of the film 40 in the first direction DR1 are fixed to the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 by bonding with an adhesive such as hot melt, or by heat welding.

[0047] One fixing region 33 of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 is connected to one side of the holding region 31 in the first direction DR1. One fixing region 33 has bent pieces 331, 332 on both sides in the second direction DR2. The bent pieces 331, 332 have shapes in which notches 331a, 332a are provided in portions corresponding to corners of the backing sheet 30 in the unfolded state.

[0048] The other fixing region 34 of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 is connected to the other side of the holding region 31 in the first direction DR1. The other fixing region 34 has bent pieces 341, 342 on both sides in the second direction DR2. The bent pieces 341, 342 have shapes in which notches 341a, 342a are provided in portions that correspond to the corners of the backing sheet 30 in the unfolded state.

[0049] The pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 are connected to both sides of the holding area 31 in the second direction DR2. The pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 are connected to the holding area 31 via bending lines C3, C4. The pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 extend along the first direction DR1.

[0050] The film 40 has a substantially rectangular shape and is fixed to the main surface (front surface) of the mount 30. More specifically, both end sides of the film 40 in the first direction DR1 are adhesively or welded to the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 along the second direction DR2.

[0051] Specifically, connection portion 41 of film 40 bonded or heat-sealed to fixing region 33 is provided so as to extend from bent piece 331 to bent piece 332. Connection portion 42 of film 40 bonded or heat-sealed to fixing region 34 is provided so as to extend from bent piece 341 to bent piece 342.

[0052] By fixing the film 40 to the backing paper 30 in this manner, both sides of the film 40 in the second direction DR2 are open, and the packaged item 60 can be inserted between the film 40 and the backing paper 30 (more specifically, the holding area 31) through the open portion.

[0053] The film 40 is disposed so as to cover most of the main surface of the mount 30. When the film 40 is fixed to the mount 30, the four corners of the film 40 are exposed to the outside through the cutouts 331a, 332a, 341a, and 342a.

[0054] A stretch film having elasticity can be used as the film 40. A stretch film is a film that generates tensile force due to elastic contraction when stretched. Examples of stretch films include transparent single-layer or multi-layer films with a thickness of 10 to 100 μm that contain a polyolefin resin such as polyethylene or a thermoplastic resin such as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

[0055] When forming a package 20 in which an item 60 is wrapped in film using the packaging device 50, the item 60 is first inserted between the film 40, which is open on both sides in the second direction DR2, and the backing sheet 30. The item 60 is inserted from the open portion of the film 40 opposite the side where the engaging portion 37 is provided, and the bottom of the item 60 engages with the engaging portion 37. This positions the item 60. Specifically, for example, the item 60 is inserted until the bottom of the item 60 abuts against the tip (upper base 37a) of the engaging portion 37. The engaging portion 37 is bent toward the front side of the backing sheet 30 before the item 60 is inserted. When the bottom of the item 60 is sandwiched using the engaging portion 37 as described above, the engaging portion 37 does not need to be bent as long as the bottom of the item 60 can be inserted between the engaging portion 37 and the holding area 31 located around it. The engaging portion 37 may be bent to such an extent that the lower portion can be sandwiched therebetween.

[0056] Next, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are folded back along the folding lines C1, C2 toward the back side (rear side) of the backing sheet 30. As a result, a tensile force acts on the film 40, and the packaged item 60 is sandwiched between the film 40 and the holding region 31. Next, the connecting piece portion 35 and the folding pieces 331, 341 are folded back along the folding line C3 so that the connecting piece portion 35 faces the back side of the backing sheet 30. Similarly, the connecting piece portion 36 and the folding pieces 332, 342 are folded back along the folding line C4 so that the connecting piece portion 36 faces the back side of the backing sheet 30. As a result, a tensile force acts on the film 40 in the vertical direction as well.

[0057] In the above description, an example has been given in which both of the connecting pieces 35, 36 are folded back toward the back surface of the backing sheet 30, but this is not limiting and they may be folded back toward the front surface of the backing sheet 30. In this case, the connecting pieces 35, 36 may be folded toward the front surface of the backing sheet 30 at a right angle to the holding area 31. By folding the connecting pieces 35, 36 at a right angle toward the front surface, when the packaging body 20 is placed in the outer box 10, the connecting pieces 35, 36 will abut against the inner surface of the front surface 11 while running along the top surface 16 and bottom surface 15 of the outer box 10. This makes it possible to restrict movement of the packaging body 20 inside the outer box 10.

[0058] As described above, by providing cut lines in and around the holes 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, each part can be easily folded back along the folding lines C1, C2, C3, and C4, and the formation of wrinkles, etc. in the backing paper 30 can be prevented.

[0059] Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the package taken along line IV-IV shown in Fig. 2. As described above, packaged item 60 is inserted between backing sheet 30 and film 40, and backing sheet 30 is folded back to form packaged item 20 in which packaged item 60 is film-packaged, as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. By housing package 20 in outer box 10 as described above, packaged product 100 according to the first embodiment is formed.

[0060] As described above, in the packaged product 100 according to the first embodiment, the outer box 10 has an opening 11a opening to the front, and the package 20, in which the packaged product 60 is wrapped in a film, is contained therein so that the packaged product 60 is visible through the opening 11a. This allows a purchaser to visually confirm the packaged product 60 from the outside. Therefore, the packaged product 100 can be displayed as is, and even in such a case, the purchaser can purchase the desired product without making a mistake about the contents. Furthermore, as described above, even when the packaged product 60 is a deformable container such as a flexible pouch container containing a fluid, the tensile force of the film 40 can be used to sandwich the deformable container between the film 40 and the holding region 31, thereby preventing the upper side of the deformable container from bending or tipping over. This allows the deformable container to maintain a stable posture even when the packaged product 100 is displayed upright. This is particularly effective for pouch containers, which are flexible deformable containers.

[0061] (Embodiment 2) Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a packaging body according to embodiment 2. Fig. 6 is a development view of the packaging device according to embodiment 2. A packaging body 20A according to embodiment 2 will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6.

[0062] 5 and 6, packaging body 20A according to embodiment 2 differs from packaging body 20 according to embodiment 1 in that, in addition to engagement portion 37, engagement portion 38 serving as a second engagement portion is provided in holding area 31 of backing sheet 30. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0063] The engagement portion 38 is arranged to be aligned with the engagement portion 37 in the second direction DR2. The engagement portion 38 has a shape obtained by turning the engagement portion 37 upside down. The engagement portion 38 has a generally trapezoidal shape having an upper base (tip) 38a and a lower base (root) 38b. The engagement portion 37 is provided so that the upper base 38a is located on the engagement portion 37 side. A generally arc-shaped recess may be provided in the upper base 38a. A generally circular hole 38c may be formed below the arc-shaped recess (on the other side in the DR2 direction). The generally arc-shaped recess and hole 38c may be omitted.

[0064] The engagement portion 38 is formed by cutting a cut line in a part of the holding area 31. The cut line is provided along the periphery of the engagement portion 38 excluding the bottom base 38b. The engagement portion 38 positions the packaged item 60 by engaging with the top of the packaged item 60. Specifically, for example, the engagement portion 38 is bent toward the front using the bottom base 38b as the axis, and the top of the packaged item 60 abuts against the base side of the engagement portion 38, thereby positioning the packaged item 60.

[0065] As in the first embodiment, the packaged item 60 may be positioned by sandwiching the upper part of the packaged item 60 between the engaging portion 38 and the holding area 31 located around the engaging portion 38. In this case, the engaging portion 38 does not need to be folded as long as the upper part of the packaged item 60 can be inserted between the engaging portion 38 and the holding area 31 located around the engaging portion 38. The engaging portion 38 may be folded to an extent that the upper part can be sandwiched. In particular, when the packaged item 60 is a pouch container, the seal portion provided at the upper part of the pouch container is sandwiched. The seal portion is hardened by heat sealing, and is therefore suitable for sandwiching and positioning.

[0066] As in the first embodiment, the packaging body 20A can be housed in the outer box 10, and the packaged product according to the second embodiment in which the packaging body 20A is housed in the outer box 10 also provides substantially the same effects as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, the provision of the engaging portion 38 allows the packaged item 60 to be held more stably.

[0067] (Embodiment 3) Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a packaged product according to embodiment 3. Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the packaged product according to embodiment 3. A packaged product 100B according to embodiment 3 will be described with reference to Figs. 7 and 8.

[0068] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the packaged product 100B according to the third embodiment differs from the packaged product 100 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of the packaged item 60B, the shape of the outer box 10B, and the shape of the packaging body 20B.

[0069] The exterior box 10B differs from the exterior box 10 according to embodiment 1 in the location where the opening 11a is provided. The other configurations are substantially the same. In the exterior box 10B, the opening 11a is provided so as to straddle from the front surface portion 11 to the side surface portion 14. The opening 11a includes a portion that is provided so as to extend from the boundary between the front surface portion 11 and the side surface portion 14 toward the side surface portion 12, and a portion that is provided so as to extend from the boundary toward the rear surface portion 13.

[0070] In embodiment 3, one end of opening 11a in the width direction is away from the boundary between front portion 11 and side portion 12, and the other end of opening 11a in the width direction is away from the boundary between side portion 14 and rear portion 13.

[0071] The packaged item 60B includes a first packaged item 61 and a second packaged item 62. The first packaged item 61 is, for example, a deformable container, as in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, it is a pouch container with upper and lower gussets, and a spout is attached to the upper gusset. The second packaged item 62 may be, for example, more rigid than the first packaged item 61. In this embodiment, the second packaged item 62 is a cylindrical resin container, and a predetermined content is contained within the resin container. The second packaged item 62 may also be a deformable container. Furthermore, the second packaged item 62 is not limited to a container, but may also be a functional part to complement the first packaged item 61, or an accessory such as a sample.

[0072] The first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 are packaged side by side in the width direction of the packaged product 100B, overlapping in the front-to-back direction. More specifically, the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 are packaged with the portion of the second packaged item 62 that is located on the side of the first packaged item 61 overlapping the first packaged item 61. The second packaged item 62 is located closer to the front (front side) than the first packaged item 61.

[0073] In this embodiment as well, the package 20B is housed in the outer box 10B so that the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 are visible through the opening 11a.

[0074] The packaging body 20B differs from the first embodiment mainly in the configuration of the packaging device 50B that packages the packaged item 60B. Fig. 9 is a development view of the packaging device according to the third embodiment. The packaging device 50B will be described with reference to Fig. 9.

[0075] The packaging device 50B has a substantially H-shape in the unfolded state. The packaging device 50B includes a backing sheet 30 and a film 40.

[0076] The backing sheet 30 has fold lines C1, C2, C5-C9. These fold lines C1, C2, C5-C9 are formed, for example, by pressed creases. The backing sheet 30 has a holding area 31, a pair of fixing areas 33, 34, and a connecting piece 36B. The holding area 31 has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view. As in the first embodiment, the holding area 31 has an engaging portion 37. The engaging portion 37 is located on one side (closer to the fold line C1) of the center in the first direction DR1. This allows the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 to be overlapped in the front-to-rear direction and arranged side by side in the width direction. Furthermore, when the package 20B is placed in the outer box 10B as shown in FIG. 8, the opening 11a provided in the outer box 10B as described above ensures a sufficient area for viewing the packaged item 60B, as shown in FIG. 7, and improves the design of the packaged product 100B.

[0077] The pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are connected to both sides of the holding region 31 in a first direction DR1 parallel to the width direction. The pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are connected to the holding region 31 via folding lines C1, C2.

[0078] The pair of fixing regions 33, 34 extend along a second direction DR2 perpendicular to the first direction DR1. Both ends of the film 40 in the first direction DR1 are fixed to the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 by adhesion, heat welding, or the like.

[0079] One of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34, the fixing region 33, is connected to one side of the holding region 31 in the first direction DR1. One of the fixing regions 33 has bent pieces 331, 332 on both sides in the second direction DR2. The bent pieces 331, 332 are bent at bending lines C5, C6.

[0080] The bent pieces 331 and 332 extend in the second direction DR2 so as to be substantially parallel to the bending line C1. The bent pieces 331 and 332 have cutouts 331a and 332a at corners located outside the first direction DR1, and cutouts 331b and 332b at corners located inside the first direction DR1.

[0081] The other fixing region 34 of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 is connected to the other side of the holding region 31 in the first direction DR1. The other fixing region 34 has bent pieces 341, 342 on both sides in the second direction DR2. The bent pieces 341, 342 are bent at bending lines C7, C8.

[0082] The bent pieces 341 and 342 are provided with cutouts 341a and 342a at corners located on the outside in the first direction DR1.

[0083] The bent piece 341 has an inclined portion 341b. The inclined portion 341b is inclined from an end of the bent line C1 located on one side of the second direction DR2 toward the outside of the second direction DR2 (one side of the second direction DR2) and toward the outside of the first direction DR1 (the other side of the first direction DR1).

[0084] The bent piece 342 has an inclined portion 342b. The inclined portion 342b is inclined toward the outside of the first direction DR1 (the other side of the first direction DR1) from the end of the bend line C1 located on the other side of the second direction DR2 toward the outside of the second direction DR2 (the other side of the second direction DR2).

[0085] The connecting piece 36B is connected to an end of the holding region 31 located closer to the engaging portion 37 in the second direction DR2. The connecting piece 36B is connected to the holding region 31 via a bending line C9. The connecting piece 36B is provided at a position corresponding to the engaging portion 37.

[0086] The film 40 has a substantially rectangular shape. The film 40 is fixed to the main surface (front surface) of the mount 30. More specifically, both end sides of the film 40 in the first direction DR1 are adhesively or welded to a pair of fixing regions 33, 34 along the second direction DR2. This leaves both ends of the film 40 in the second direction DR2 open, and the packaged item 60 can be inserted between the film 40 and the mount 30 (more specifically, the holding region 31) through the open portions.

[0087] When forming package 20 by film-wrapping packaged item 60B using packaging device 50B, first, packaged item 60B is inserted between film 40, which is open on both sides in the second direction DR2, and backing sheet 30. At this time, packaged item 60B is inserted from the open portion of film 40 located opposite the side where engaging portion 37 is provided, and the bottom of packaged item 60B is engaged with engaging portion 37. In this way, the position of first packaged item 61 is determined by engaging portion 37. Note that when positioning first packaged item 61 by abutting the bottom of packaged item 60B against the tip of engaging portion 37, engaging portion 37 is folded toward the front side of backing sheet 30 before first packaged item 61 is inserted. It should be noted that engaging portion 37 does not necessarily have to be bent, and does not have to be bent if the position of packaged item 60B is determined by inserting the lower part of packaged item 60B between engaging portion 37 and the surrounding holding area 31, as in embodiment 1. Second packaged item 62 may be inserted at the same time as first packaged item 61, or may be inserted after first packaged item 61 has been inserted.

[0088] The connecting piece 36B may be folded along the folding line C9 toward the inside of the film 40 (between the film 40 and the holding area 31) before inserting the packaged item 60B, or the connecting piece 36B may be folded along the folding line C9 after inserting the packaged item 60B. If the length of the connecting piece 36B is adjusted so that the tip of the connecting piece 36B abuts against the bottom of the first packaged item 61, the first packaged item 61 can also be partially supported by the connecting piece 36B. This makes it possible to stabilize the position of the first packaged item 61.

[0089] Next, one of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 is folded along folding line C1 so that its tip (the end located on one side in the first direction DR1) faces forward. The other of the pair of fixing regions 34 is folded along folding line C2 so that its connection with the holding region 31 faces forward and its tip (the other side in the first direction DR1) faces backward. This applies a tensile force to the film 40, and the packaged item 60B is sandwiched and fixed between the film 40 and the holding region 31.

[0090] Next, the bending pieces 331, 332, 341, and 342 are respectively bent along bending lines C5, C6, C7, and C8. The bending order of the bending pieces 331, 332, 341, and 342 is not particularly limited, and they can be bent as appropriate.

[0091] Fig. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the package taken along line XX shown in Fig. 8. As described above, by inserting packaged item 60B between backing sheet 30 and film 40 and folding backing sheet 30, package 20B is formed in which packaged item 60B is packaged in film, as shown in Figs. 8 and 10. Furthermore, by housing package 20B in exterior box 10, packaged product 100B according to embodiment 3 is formed. In embodiment 3, package 20B is housed in exterior box 10B so that packaged item 60B can be seen through opening 11a, and therefore substantially the same effects as in embodiment 1 can be obtained.

[0092] Additionally, in the third embodiment, by folding the backing sheet 30 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10 , the holding area 31 in the package 20B has a curved surface 311 that curves toward the front as it moves from one fastening area 33 to the other fastening area 34. To form the curved surface 311, the width dimension (dimension in the DR1 direction) of the holding area 31 is made larger than the width dimension of the outer box 10, and the curved state of the holding area 31 is maintained by being housed in the outer box 10. The packaged item 60B is placed between one of the fastening areas 33, which is folded upright, and the curved surface 311 while being pressed toward the holding area 31 by the film 40, to which a tensile force is applied. At this time, the packaged item 60B can also be sandwiched between one of the fastening areas 33 and the curved surface 311. This allows the packaged item 60B to be stably held.

[0093] At this time, the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 included in the packaged item 60B are arranged side by side in the direction from one fastening area 33 to the other fastening area 34, and the second packaged item 62 is sandwiched between the first packaged item 61 and the curved surface 311 while overlapping the first packaged item 61. Therefore, the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 can be packaged while making effective use of space. As a result, even when multiple packaged items are packaged, the width of the package 20B is prevented from becoming larger than necessary, and the package 20B, and therefore the packaged product 100B in which the package 20B is housed in the outer box 10B, can be made more compact. Furthermore, when a deformable container such as a flexible pouch container containing a fluid is used as the first packaged item 61, the second packaged item 62 placed on top of the first packaged item 61 is pressed toward the holding area 31 by the film 40, to which a tensile force is applied. At this time, the deformable container flexibly deforms, and the second packaged item 62 is stably held in a position where it overlaps the deformable container. Furthermore, because the tensile force of the film 40 presses the second packaged item 62 against the holding area 31, the second packaged item 62 can be stably held even when the packaged product 100 is displayed upright. This is particularly effective when a flexible pouch container, among other deformable containers, is used as the first packaged item 61.

[0094] Furthermore, when the package 20B is housed in the outer box 10B, one fixing region 33 abuts against the inner surface of the side surface 14, and the other fixing region 34 abuts against the inner surface of the side surface 12, thereby increasing the restraining force acting on the packaged item 60B. This also makes it possible to stably hold the packaged item 60B. Furthermore, the folded pieces 331 and 341 abut against the top surface 16 of the outer box 10, and the folded pieces 332 and 342 abut against the bottom surface 15 of the outer box 10, thereby stabilizing the position of the backing sheet 30.

[0095] (Fourth embodiment) Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a packaged product according to embodiment 4. Fig. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the packaged product according to embodiment 4. A packaged product 100C according to embodiment 4 will be described with reference to Figs. 11 and 12.

[0096] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the packaged product 100C according to the fourth embodiment differs from the packaged product 100 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of the packaged item 60B, the shape of the outer box 10C, and the shape of the packaging body 20C.

[0097] Packaged item 60B includes first packaged item 61 and second packaged item 62, and is substantially the same as in the third embodiment.

[0098] The outer box 10C differs from the outer box 10 according to embodiment 1 in the shape of the opening 11a. The other configurations are substantially the same. The opening 11a is provided in the front surface portion 11, and the upper end of the opening 11a is curved so that the center in the width direction perpendicular to the up-down direction (height direction) bulges upward. The lower end of the opening 11a is curved so that the center in the width direction bulges downward. Note that both ends of the upper end of the opening 11a in the width direction may or may not reach the boundary between the front surface portion 11 and the side surfaces 12, 14.

[0099] 12, after the packaging body 20C is inserted into the exterior box 10 from the opening 17 along the arrow AR1, the opening 17 is closed by the top surface portion 16. The backing sheet 30 included in the packaging body 20C has a pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 located at both ends of the holding area 31 in the up-down direction bent forward. The pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 are bent at approximately 90 degrees with respect to the holding area 31 toward the front side of the backing sheet 30C.

[0100] FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the packaged product taken along line XIII-XIII shown in FIG.

[0101] 13, a portion of the packaged item 60B may protrude from the opening 11a toward the front of the outer box 10C. For example, both the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 may protrude partially from the opening 11a toward the front of the outer box 10C. By storing the packaged item 60B in the outer box 10C in this manner, the visibility of the packaged item 60B and the design of the packaged product 100C can be improved.

[0102] The packaging body 20C differs from the first embodiment mainly in the configuration of the packaging device 50C that packages the packaged item 60B. Fig. 14 is a development view of the packaging device according to the fourth embodiment. The packaging device 50C according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 14.

[0103] The packaging device 50C has a generally rectangular shape in a plan view in an unfolded state. The packaging device 50C includes a backing sheet 30C and a film 40.

[0104] The mount 30C has a holding area 31, a pair of fixing areas 33 and 34, and a pair of connecting pieces 35 and 36. The holding area 31, the pair of fixing areas 33 and 34, and the pair of connecting pieces 35 and 36 basically have almost the same configurations as those in the first embodiment.

[0105] In the mount 30C, the engaging portion 37 of the first embodiment is omitted. Also, the cut line is omitted. In addition, the engaging portion 37 may be provided, and the cut line may also be provided.

[0106] On the other hand, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are provided with a folding maintaining mechanism for maintaining the pair of connecting piece portions 35, 36 folded back to the rear side of the holding region 31.

[0107] The folding maintaining mechanism is constituted by locking pieces 333 and 343 provided on the pair of fixing regions 33 and .

[0108] The locking piece 333 is provided so as to protrude from the other side of the fixing region 33 in the second direction DR2 to one side in the first direction DR1. The locking piece 333 is provided with a locking portion 333a.

[0109] The locking piece 343 is provided so as to protrude from one side of the fixing region 34 in the second direction DR2 to the other side in the first direction DR1. The locking piece 343 is provided with a locked portion 343a.

[0110] The locking portion 333a and the locked portion 343a are provided so as to be lockable in a state in which the pair of fixing regions 33 and 34 are bent toward the rear side of the holding region 31.

[0111] FIG. 15 is a view of the packaging device according to embodiment 4, showing a pair of fixing regions folded back onto the back side of the holding region, as viewed from the back side of the holding region.

[0112] As shown in FIG. 15, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are folded back toward the rear side of the holding region 31, and the locking portion 333a and the locked portion 343a are locked together, thereby maintaining the folded state.

[0113] When forming package 20C by film-wrapping packaged item 60B using packaging device 50C, first, packaged item 60B is inserted between film 40, which is open on both sides in second direction DR2, and backing sheet 30C. At this time, first packaged item 61 and second packaged item 62 included in packaged item 60B are arranged side by side in the direction from one fastening area 33 to the other fastening area 34, and second packaged item 62 is inserted overlapping first packaged item 61.

[0114] Next, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are folded back along the folding lines C1, C2 toward the back surface of the backing sheet 30 (more specifically, the holding region 31), and the locking portion 333a and the locked portion 343a are locked. This applies a tensile force to the film 40, and the packaged item 60 is sandwiched between the film 40 and the holding region 31. Furthermore, by maintaining the folded state of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are prevented from expanding, and the shape is stabilized. This makes handling easier and improves workability.

[0115] Next, the pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 are bent so that their respective tips face forward. Specifically, the connecting piece 35, as well as the bent piece 331 of the fixing region 33 and the bent piece 341 of the fixing region 34 located on one side in the second direction DR2, are bent forward along the bend line C3. Similarly, the connecting piece 36, as well as the bent piece 332 of the fixing region 33 and the bent piece 342 of the fixing region 34 located on the other side in the second direction DR2, are bent forward along the bend line C4. This causes a tensile force to act on the film 40 in the vertical direction as well.

[0116] In this way, in embodiment 4, the pair of fixing areas 33, 34 are maintained folded back to the back side of the holding area 31, and the pair of connecting piece portions 35, 36 are folded so that their tips face forward, and the packaged item 60B is sandwiched between the film 40 and the holding area 31.

[0117] 12, the package 20C formed as described above is inserted into the exterior box 10C through the opening 17 and housed in the exterior box 10C, thereby forming a packaged product 100C according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the package 20C is housed in the exterior box 10C so that the packaged item 60B can be seen through the opening 11a, and therefore substantially the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, as described above, a portion of the packaged item 60B protrudes forward from the opening 11a, thereby improving the visibility of the packaged item 60B and the design of the packaged product 100C.

[0118] Furthermore, as described above, when the packaging body 20C is housed in the outer box 10C, the portions of the backing sheet 30C located on the back side of the pair of folded connecting pieces 35, 36 are in contact with the inner surfaces of the top surface 16 and the bottom surface 15 of the outer box 10C, along these inner surfaces. This stabilizes the position of the backing sheet 30C within the outer box 10C, preventing the backing sheet 30C from rattling. Furthermore, by housing the packaging body 20C in the outer box 10C while maintaining the folded state of the pair of fastening regions 33, 34, the pair of fastening regions 33, 34 are prevented from opening, making it easy to house the packaging body 20C.

[0119] (First Modification) 16 is a development view of a packaging device according to the first modified example. Referring to FIG. 16, a packaging device 50C1 according to the first modified example will be described.

[0120] 16, the packaging device 50C1 according to the first modification has a different configuration of the fold-maintaining mechanism compared to the packaging device 50C according to embodiment 4, which results in a different shape of the backing sheet 30C1. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0121] In the mount 30C1, the folding maintaining mechanism is composed of a locked portion 334 and a locking portion 344.

[0122] The locked portion 334 is formed by a protruding piece that protrudes from the fixing region 33 toward one side in the first direction DR1. The locked portion 334 is provided, for example, in the center of the fixing region 33 in the second direction DR2. The position of the locked portion 334 is not limited to the center in the second direction DR2, and can be provided in any appropriate position.

[0123] The locking portion 344 is configured by a locking hole (notch). The locking portion 344 is provided in the fixing region 34. The locking portion 344 is provided at a position corresponding to the locked portion 334 in the second direction DR2.

[0124] In this case, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are folded back along the folding lines C1, C2 to the rear side of the holding region 31, and the locked portion 334 is locked to the locking portion 344. That is, the protruding piece portion is inserted into the locking hole and locked.

[0125] Even when the packaging device 50C1 according to the first modification is configured in this manner, substantially the same effects as those of the fourth embodiment can be obtained.

[0126] (Second Modification) Fig. 17 is a development view of a packaging device according to the second modified example. Referring to Fig. 17, a packaging device 50C2 according to the second modified example will be described.

[0127] 17, the packaging device 50C2 according to the second modification has a different configuration of the fold-back maintaining mechanism compared to the packaging device 50C according to the fourth embodiment, which results in a different shape of the backing sheet 30C2. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0128] In the mount 30C2, the folding maintaining mechanism is composed of the locked portions 335, 345 and the locking portions 336, 346.

[0129] The locked portion 335 is configured by a first protruding piece that protrudes from the fixing region 33 toward one side in the first direction DR1. The first protruding piece is provided, for example, in the center of the fixing region 33 in the second direction DR2. Note that the position of the first protruding piece is not limited to the center in the second direction DR2, and it can be provided in any appropriate position.

[0130] The locked portion 345 is configured by a second protruding piece that protrudes from the fixing region 34 toward the other side in the first direction DR1. The second protruding piece is provided, for example, in the center of the fixing region 34 in the second direction DR2. Note that the position of the second protruding piece is not limited to the center in the second direction DR2, and can be provided in any appropriate position.

[0131] The locking portions 336, 346 are configured by a first locking hole (first notch) and a second locking hole (second notch). The locking portions 336, 346 are provided in the holding region 31. The locking portions 336, 346 are arranged side by side in the first direction DR1.

[0132] The locking portion 336 is provided on the fixing region 33 side in the first direction DR1. The locking portion 336 is provided at a position corresponding to the locked portion 335 in the second direction DR2. The locking portion 346 is provided on the fixing region 34 side in the first direction DR1. The locking portion 346 is provided at a position corresponding to the locked portion 345 in the second direction DR2.

[0133] In this case, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are folded back along the folding lines C1, C2 to the rear side of the holding region 31, and the locked portions 335, 345 are locked to the locking portions 336, 346. That is, the first protruding piece and the second protruding piece are inserted into the first locking hole and the second locking hole, respectively, and locked.

[0134] Even when the packaging device 50C2 according to the second modification is configured in this way, substantially the same effects as those of the fourth embodiment can be obtained.

[0135] (Embodiment 5) Fig. 18 is a schematic front view of a packaged product according to embodiment 5. Fig. 19 is a schematic perspective view of the packaged product according to embodiment 5. Fig. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the packaged product according to embodiment 5. A packaged product 100D according to embodiment 5 will be described with reference to Figs. 18 to 20.

[0136] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the packaged product 100D according to embodiment 5 differs from the packaged product 100 according to embodiment 1 in the shape of the packaged item 60B, the shape of the outer box 10D, and the shape of the packaging body 20D.

[0137] The exterior box 10D has a front surface 11, a rear surface 13, a bottom surface 15, and a top surface 16. The front surface 11 and the rear surface 13 form a cylindrical portion when assembled. The top surface 16 closes the upper opening of the cylindrical portion (opening 17 (see Figure 20)). The top surface 16 is formed by folding back a connecting piece 16A (see Figure 20) connected to the upper end of the front surface 11 and a connecting piece 16B (see Figure 21) connected to the upper end of the rear surface 13. The bottom surface 15 closes the lower opening of the cylindrical portion.

[0138] The top surface portion 16 and the bottom surface portion 15 have a substantially hexagonal shape. More specifically, the top surface portion 16 and the bottom surface portion 15 have a flat, substantially hexagonal shape in which the widthwise length is longer than the front-rear length (see FIG. 21). The shapes of the top surface portion 16 and the bottom surface portion 15 are not limited to polygonal shapes, and may be oval shapes such as a boat shape, an ellipse shape, or a truck shape.

[0139] The front surface portion 11 has a shape that curves rearward from the center toward both ends in the width direction perpendicular to the up-down direction (height direction). That is, the front surface portion 11 has a front surface-side curved portion 11b that curves rearward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction. The front surface-side curved portion 11b has a first portion 11b1 located on one side in the width direction and a second portion 11b2 located on the other side in the width direction. Note that, instead of the front surface-side curved portion 11b, a front surface-side inclined portion that slopes rearward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction may be provided.

[0140] An opening 11a is provided in the front surface portion 11. The opening 11a has a substantially elliptical shape. The opening 11a is not limited to an elliptical shape, and may be a track shape, an oval shape such as an egg shape, a circle, a semicircle, a rectangle, or a polygon. The opening 11a is provided in the substantially center of the front surface portion 11 in the width direction.

[0141] The opening 11a preferably extends in the width direction (for example, has a size of 50% to 90% of the width dimension) including the center in order to protrude the packaged item 60B as described below and improve visibility. Note that multiple openings 11a may be provided, and can be changed depending on the type and design of the packaged item, for example, by providing a large circle in the center and smaller circles above and below it.

[0142] The rear portion 13 has a shape that curves forward from the center toward both ends in the width direction. That is, the rear portion 13 has a rear curved portion 13b that curves forward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction. The rear curved portion 13b has a first portion 13b1 (see FIG. 21) located on one side in the width direction and a second portion 13b2 (see FIG. 21) located on the other side in the width direction. Note that, instead of the rear curved portion 13b, a rear inclined portion that slopes forward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction may be provided.

[0143] As shown in FIG. 20, the package 20D is inserted into the exterior box 10 from the opening 17 along the arrow AR1, and then the opening 17 is closed by the top surface portion 16.

[0144] 19, when the package 20D is housed in the outer box 10D, a portion of the packaged item 60B may protrude from the opening 11a toward the front of the outer box 10D. For example, both the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 may partially protrude from the opening 11a toward the front of the outer box 10D. This improves the visibility of the packaged item 60B and the design of the packaged product 100C.

[0145] Furthermore, when the front surface 11 and rear surface 13 of the outer box 10D have the front curved portion 11b and the rear curved portion 13b, respectively, the above-described pouch container can be used as the first packaged item 61, allowing the first packaged item 61 to be contained in the outer box 10D with the center of the first packaged item 61 expanding in the width direction. Therefore, when a pouch container is used, the first packaged item 61 can be effectively protruded forward from the opening 11a of the outer box 10D. Furthermore, the pouch container can be, for example, a standing pouch with a gusset at the bottom. The pouch container may be contained in the outer box 10D so that its bottom is positioned on the bottom surface 15 side of the outer box 10D, or on the top surface 16 side of the outer box 10D. Furthermore, the pouch container is not limited to the above-mentioned standing pouch, but may be a pouch with gussets on the top and bottom, a side gusset pouch, a flat pouch, a pillow package, or a pouch equipped with various spouts, as in embodiment 1.

[0146] FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a state in which the packaging device is housed in the outer box of the packaged product according to the fifth embodiment, as viewed from above.

[0147] As shown in Figure 21, the backing paper 30 included in the packaging body 20D is contained in the outer box 10D with the pair of fixing areas 33, 34 folded toward the back side of the holding area 31 so that both ends of the pair of fixing areas 33, 34 in the vertical direction overlap with the pair of connecting piece portions 35, 36 folded toward the back side of the holding area 31.

[0148] Furthermore, the package 20D is contained in the outer box 10D so that the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 abut against the rear curved portion 13b in a state in which the holding region 31 has a curved surface that curves forward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction. Note that the holding region 31 may also have an inclined surface that slopes forward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction.

[0149] Fig. 22 is a development view of a packaging device according to embodiment 5. Referring to Fig. 22, packaging device 50D according to embodiment 5 will be described. When developed, packaging device 50D according to embodiment 5 is substantially the same as packaging device 50 according to embodiment 1, but is folded in a different way. Also, although packaging device 50D according to embodiment 5 is shown as an example in which engaging portion 37 and the above-mentioned cut line are omitted, engaging portion 37 and the above-mentioned cut line may be provided.

[0150] When forming package 20D by film-wrapping packaged item 60B using packaging device 50D, first, packaged item 60B is inserted between film 40, which is open on both sides in the second direction DR2, and backing sheet 30. At this time, first packaged item 61 and second packaged item 62 included in packaged item 60B are arranged side by side in the direction from one fastening area 33 to the other fastening area 34, and second packaged item 62 is inserted overlapping first packaged item 61.

[0151] Next, the pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 are folded back along the folding lines C3, C4 toward the back surface of the backing sheet 30 (more specifically, the holding area 31). Specifically, the connecting piece 35, as well as the folding piece 331 of the fixing area 33 and the folding piece 341 of the fixing area 34 located on one side in the second direction DR2, are folded back along the folding line C3 toward the back surface of the holding area 31. Similarly, the connecting piece 36, as well as the folding piece 332 of the fixing area 33 and the folding piece 342 of the fixing area 34 located on the other side in the second direction DR2, are folded back along the folding line C4 toward the back surface of the holding area 31. This applies a tensile force to the film 40 in the vertical direction. Furthermore, by folding back the pair of connecting pieces 35, 36, the opening of the film 40 is closed, thereby preventing the packaged item 60B from falling out.

[0152] Next, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 are folded back along the folding lines C1, C2 toward the back side (rear side) of the mount 30. As a result, both end portions of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 in the first direction DR1 overlap with the pair of connecting piece portions 35, 36 folded toward the back side of the holding region 31. More specifically, both end portions of the fixing region 33 located between the folding piece 331 and the folding piece 332 and both end portions of the fixing region 34 located between the folding piece 341 and the folding piece 342 overlap with the pair of folded connecting piece portions 35, 36.

[0153] In this way, by folding the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 toward the back side of the holding area 31 so that both end portions of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 in the first direction DR1 overlap with the pair of connecting piece portions 35, 36 folded toward the back side of the holding area 31, the pair of connecting piece portions 35, 36 are prevented from opening and the folded state of the backing paper 30 can be stabilized.

[0154] 20, the package 20D formed as described above is inserted into the exterior box 10D through the opening 17 and housed in the exterior box 10D, thereby forming a packaged product 100D according to embodiment 5. In embodiment 4, the package 20D is housed in the exterior box 10D so that the packaged item 60B can be seen through the opening 11a, and therefore substantially the same effects as in embodiment 1 can be obtained. In addition, as described above, a portion of the packaged item 60B protrudes forward from the opening 11a, thereby improving the visibility of the packaged item 60B and the design of the packaged product 100C.

[0155] In addition, by deforming the holding area 31 in accordance with the shape of the rear surface 13 so that the holding area 31 has an inclined or curved surface that inclines or curves forward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction, the packaging body 20D can be accommodated in the outer box 10D, thereby improving the fit. Furthermore, when the packaging body 20D is in the accommodated state, the pair of fastening areas 33, 34 abut against the rear surface curved portion 13b, thereby restricting the movement of the packaging body 20D within the outer box 10D, and the packaging body 20D can be stably accommodated in the outer box 10D.

[0156] Furthermore, as described above, by sequentially folding the pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 and the pair of fixing regions 33, 34, the pair of connecting pieces 35, 36 are prevented from opening, and the folded state of the backing sheet 30 can be stabilized. This improves the handling of the package 20D, and makes it easier to store the package 20D.

[0157] (Other variations) In the above-described first and second embodiments, the case where the number of packaged items 60 is one has been described as an example, but this is not limited thereto, and the number of packaged items 60 may be two or more.

[0158] In the above-described third embodiment, the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 have the bent pieces 331, 341 on one side in the second direction DR2, but this is not limiting, and these bent pieces 331, 341 may be omitted. In this case, the film 40 is fixed to the backing 30 so that the end of the film 40 located on one side in the second direction DR2 is located inside the end of the holding region 31 located on one side in the second direction DR2. In addition, the connection portions 41, 42 of the film 40 to the backing 30 are provided so as to extend from the end sides of the pair of fixing regions 33, 34 located on one side in the second direction DR2 to the bent pieces 332, 342.

[0159] In the above-described first to third embodiments, the pair of fastening regions is folded, but the pair of fastening regions 33, 34 does not have to be folded as long as the packaged item can be held by the film 40 and the holding region 31. Also, the engaging portion 37 may be omitted from the holding region 31.

[0160] In the above-mentioned embodiments 3-5, first variant, and second variant, the packaged item 60B is described as being composed of a first packaged item 61 and a second packaged item 62, but this is not limited to this and the packaged item may also include a third packaged item, and the number of items that make up the packaged item 60B can be selected as appropriate.

[0161] Furthermore, in the embodiments 3-5, the first modification, and the second modification, the case where the second packaged item 62 overlaps the first packaged item 61 and is sandwiched between the film 40 and the holding area 31 has been exemplified, but the first packaged item 61 and the second packaged item 62 do not have to overlap. Furthermore, when the packaged item 60B is made up of three or more items, these may or may not overlap partially.

[0162] 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]

[0163] Outer cases 10, 10B, 10C, 10D, front part 11, opening 11a, front side curved part 11b, first part 11b1, second part 11b2, side parts 12, rear part 13, rear side curved part 13b, first part 13b1, second part 13b2, side part 14, bottom part 15, top part 16, connecting pieces 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, opening 17, packages 20, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, backing papers 30, 30C, 30C1, 30C2, ends 30a, 30b, holding area 31, holes 32, 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, fixing areas 33, 34, connecting piece parts 35, 36, 36B, engaging parts 37, upper bottom 37a, lower bottom 37b, hole part 37c, engaging part 38, upper bottom 38a, lower bottom 38b, hole part 38c, film 40, lower end 40c, upper end 40d, packaging tools 50, 50B, 50C, 50C1, 50C2, 50D, packaged items 60, 60B, first packaged item 61, second packaged item 62, package products 100, 100B, 100C, 100D, curved surface 311, folding pieces 331, cutouts 331a, 331b, folding piece 332, cutouts 332a, 332b, folding piece 341, cutout 341a, inclined part 341b, folding piece 342, cutout 342a, inclined part 342b.

Claims

1. The outer box and and a packaging body in which the packaged item is packaged in film, The outer box has an opening that opens toward the front, The packaging body includes a backing sheet, a film fixed to the backing sheet, and the packaged item disposed between the film and the backing sheet, The package is accommodated in the outer box so that at least a part of the packaged item can be seen from the opening, The mount includes a holding area for sandwiching the packaged item between the mount and the film, and a pair of fixing areas connected to both sides of the holding area for fixing both ends of the film, The holding area is provided with a first engaging portion that engages with a lower portion of the packaged item and positions the packaged item, The film is a stretch film, At least one of the pair of fixing regions is folded toward the back side of the holding region, thereby applying a tensile force to the film, The packaged item is sandwiched between the film to which the tensile force is applied and the holding area, The packaged item includes a pouch container that contains a fluid, The packaged product, wherein the first engagement portion engages with a seal portion provided at a lower portion of the pouch container.

2. the outer box has a top surface and a bottom surface; the mount includes a pair of connecting pieces provided on both sides of the holding area in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the pair of fixing areas are arranged, The pair of fixing areas are kept folded back to the back side of the holding area, and the pair of connecting pieces are folded so that their tips face forward, and the packaged item is sandwiched between the film and the holding area, 2. The packaged product according to claim 1, wherein the packaging body is contained in the outer box with the portions of the backing sheet located on the back side of the pair of folded connecting pieces abutting against the inner surfaces of the top surface and the bottom surface.

3. The packaged items include a first packaged item and a second packaged item arranged side by side, The first packaged item is the pouch container, 3. The packaged product according to claim 1, wherein the second packaged item is sandwiched between the first packaged item and the film with at least the portion of the second packaged item positioned on the side of the first packaged item overlapping the first packaged item.

4. An outer box, and a packaging body in which the packaged item is packaged in film, The outer box has an opening that opens toward the front, The packaging body includes a backing sheet, a film fixed to the backing sheet, and the packaged item disposed between the film and the backing sheet, The package is accommodated in the outer box so that at least a part of the packaged item can be seen from the opening, The mount includes a holding area for sandwiching the packaged item between the mount and the film, and a pair of fixing areas connected to both sides of the holding area for fixing both ends of the film, The holding area is provided with a first engaging portion that engages with a lower portion of the packaged item and positions the packaged item, One of the pair of fixing regions is bent so that its tip faces forward, and the other of the pair of fixing regions is bent so that its connection with the holding region faces forward and its tip faces backward, so that the holding region includes a curved surface that curves toward the front as it moves from the one fixing region to the other fixing region, A packaged product, wherein the packaged item is sandwiched between the film and the curved surface.

5. An outer box; and a packaging body in which the packaged item is packaged in film, The outer box has an opening that opens toward the front, The packaging body includes a backing sheet, a film fixed to the backing sheet, and the packaged item disposed between the film and the backing sheet, The package is accommodated in the outer box so that at least a part of the packaged item can be seen from the opening, The mount includes a holding area for sandwiching the packaged item between the mount and the film, and a pair of fixing areas connected to both sides of the holding area for fixing both ends of the film, The film is a stretch film, At least one of the pair of fixing regions is folded toward the back side of the holding region, thereby applying a tensile force to the film, The packaged item is sandwiched between the film to which the tensile force is applied and the holding area, One of the pair of fixing regions is bent so that its tip faces forward, and the other of the pair of fixing regions is bent so that its connection with the holding region faces forward and its tip faces backward, so that the holding region includes a curved surface that curves toward the front as it moves from the one fixing region to the other fixing region, A packaged product, wherein the packaged item is sandwiched between the film and the curved surface.

6. An outer box, and a packaging body in which the packaged item is packaged in film, The outer box has an opening that opens toward the front, The packaging body includes a backing sheet, a film fixed to the backing sheet, and the packaged item disposed between the film and the backing sheet, The package is accommodated in the outer box so that at least a part of the packaged item can be seen from the opening, The mount includes a holding area for sandwiching the packaged item between the mount and the film, and a pair of fixing areas connected to both sides of the holding area for fixing both ends of the film, The holding area is provided with a first engaging portion that engages with a lower portion of the packaged item and positions the packaged item, the mount includes a pair of connecting pieces provided on both sides of the holding area in an orthogonal direction perpendicular to a direction in which the pair of fixing areas are arranged, A packaged product in which the packaged item is sandwiched between the film and the holding area in a state in which the pair of fixing areas are folded toward the back side of the holding area so that both end portions of the pair of fixing areas in the orthogonal direction overlap with the pair of connecting piece portions folded toward the back side of the holding area.

7. An outer box, and a packaging body in which the packaged item is packaged in film, The outer box has an opening that opens toward the front, The packaging body includes a backing sheet, a film fixed to the backing sheet, and the packaged item disposed between the film and the backing sheet, The package is accommodated in the outer box so that at least a part of the packaged item can be seen from the opening, The mount includes a holding area for sandwiching the packaged item between the mount and the film, and a pair of fixing areas connected to both sides of the holding area for fixing both ends of the film, The film is a stretch film, At least one of the pair of fixing regions is folded toward the back side of the holding region, thereby applying a tensile force to the film, The packaged item is sandwiched between the film to which the tensile force is applied and the holding area, the mount includes a pair of connecting pieces provided on both sides of the holding area in an orthogonal direction perpendicular to a direction in which the pair of fixing areas are arranged, A packaged product in which the packaged item is sandwiched between the film and the holding area in a state in which the pair of fixing areas are folded toward the back side of the holding area so that both end portions of the pair of fixing areas in the orthogonal direction overlap with the pair of connecting piece portions folded toward the back side of the holding area.

8. the exterior box has a front surface provided with the opening and a rear surface facing the front surface, the front surface portion has a front surface-side inclined portion or a front surface-side curved portion that is inclined or curved toward the rear side from a center portion in a width direction perpendicular to a front-rear direction in which the front surface portion and the rear surface portion are aligned toward both ends in the width direction, the rear surface portion has a rear surface side inclined portion or a rear surface side curved portion that is inclined or curved forward from a center portion in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction, 8. The packaged product according to claim 6, wherein the holding area has an inclined or curved surface that inclines or curves forward from the center in the width direction toward both ends in the width direction, and the package is contained in the outer box so that the pair of fixing areas abut against the rear-side inclined portion or the rear-side curved portion.

9. The packaged product according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the packaged item is an easily deformable container.

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