Container holder

Abstract

To provide a container holder with a small used amount of resin.SOLUTION: A container holder 1 includes a cylindrical sheet member 2 having a storage space for storing a storage container 20, and a film member 5 which is mounted on the outer wall surface of the sheet member 2, has a cylindrical shape, and has elasticity or is thermally shrunk, and attachably / detachably engages the storage container 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a container holder for holding a container.

Background Art

[0002] Container holders for mounting and using storage containers are known.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a bag container holder. The bag container holder includes a placement portion, a standing portion that stands upright from the placement portion, and an overhanging locking portion provided with a U-shaped notch portion that overhangs from the first end portion of the standing portion to a portion directly above the placement portion. The portion below the overhanging locking portion serves as a detachable space portion for the bag container. A lower end blocking plate portion is provided standing upright from the placement portion, and a lower end mounting portion for mounting the lower end portion of the bag container is formed on the back surface side of the lower end blocking plate portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, the bag container holder of Patent Document 1 formed by injection molding is formed with a thick wall in order to have strength against the pressing force applied by the user to the nozzle head, and the amount of resin used during manufacturing increases.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a container holder that uses less resin than a conventional container holder manufactured by injection molding.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the aforementioned problems, a container holder according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a cylindrical or partial sheet member having a storage space for accommodating a storage container, and a cylindrical, stretchable or heat-shrinkable film member attached to the outer wall surface of the sheet member, for detachably securing the storage container. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a container holder that uses a small amount of resin can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a diagram illustrating an example of the use of a container holder according to one aspect of this disclosure. [Figure 2] This figure illustrates the configuration of a container holder and a method for manufacturing the container holder according to one aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] This figure shows a modified example of the sheet member relating to this disclosure. [Figure 4] This is a top view of a container holder according to one aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] This diagram illustrates a locking portion located at the first end of the sheet member, which locks the discharge portion. [Figure 6] This diagram illustrates the attachment and detachment structure of the storage container in the container holder relating to this disclosure. [Figure 7] This figure shows a container holder with a handle. [Figure 8] This is a diagram illustrating other container holders related to this disclosure. [Figure 9] This is a diagram illustrating a container holder related to this disclosure, to which a tack label has been attached. [Figure 10] This is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the film extension portion related to this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] [Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, etc. schematically shown. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an example of use of the container holder 1 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the container holder 1 and the method of manufacturing the container holder 1.

[0011] In addition, in explaining an embodiment of the present disclosure, the following remarks are made. The numerical range represented by "lower limit value XXX to upper limit value YYY" means not less than the lower limit value XXX and not more than the upper limit value YYY. "Upper" and "lower" mean the lower side in the direction of gravity and the upper side opposite to the direction of gravity, respectively.

[0012] (Application example) For ease of understanding, first, an example of use of the container holder 1 according to the present disclosure will be described while referring to FIG. 1.

[0013] Referring to the figure indicated by reference numeral 100, the container holder 1 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and has a storage space 7 for accommodating a storage container therein.

[0014] The storage container 20 may be a general storage container and has a discharge portion 21 for discharging the stored item. The discharge portion 21 has a discharge port. The discharge portion 21 is cylindrical, and a groove for attaching a cap may be formed on its outer wall surface. For example, the storage container 20 stores detergents, shampoos, rinses, foods, etc. The storage container 20 may discharge the stored item using a dedicated cap 25 having a discharge port, or may discharge the stored item without using the cap 25.

[0015] In the example shown in FIG. 1, the storage container 20 is a flexible packaging material container, has a top gusset and a bottom gusset, and the discharge portion 21 is attached to the center in the plane of the top gusset. The discharge portion 21 is a spout. The discharge portion 21 may be a resin molded product like a spout, or may be formed from a part of the packaging material of the flexible packaging material container.

[0016] Referring to the figure shown by reference numeral 110, the storage container 20 is covered with the container holder 1 from the direction shown in (A) in the figure. The storage container 20 is locked to the container holder 1 at the discharge part 21. Subsequently, the storage container 20 is attached with the cap 25 from the direction shown in (B) in the figure.

[0017] Referring to the figure shown by reference numeral 120, the container holder 1 is gripped with the cap 25 facing downward. Thereby, the stored item is discharged from the storage container 20.

[0018] Although not shown in the figure, by moving the container holder 1 to the side opposite to (A) shown by reference numeral 110, the container holder 1 can release the locking at the discharge part 21 of the storage container 20 and remove the storage container 20. The configuration for attaching and detaching the storage container 20 from the container holder 1 will be described later.

[0019] Hereinafter, the details of the container holder 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

[0020] (Container Holder and Its Manufacturing Method) Next, while referring to FIG. 2, the manufacturing method of the container holder 1 and the configuration of the container holder 1 will be described. First, to give a general overview, the container holder 1 includes a cylindrical sheet member 2 having a storage space 7 for accommodating the storage container 20, and a cylindrical, stretchable or heat-shrinkable film member 5 attached to the outer wall surface of the sheet member 2. And the container holder 1 detachably locks the storage container 20.

[0021] (Sheet Member) The figure shown in reference no. 200 shows a sheet member 2, which is a component of the container holder 1. The sheet member 2 has a storage space 7 for accommodating a storage container 20 and is formed in a cylindrical shape. The sheet member 2 may be made of synthetic resin, paper, synthetic paper, or a laminate thereof. The sheet member 2 only needs to have enough rigidity to be deformable by the stress of the film member 5, which will be described later. As an example, the sheet member 2 is polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The greater the thickness of the sheet member 2, the stronger the container holder 1 can be. The sheet member 2 may have a thickness of, for example, 100 μm to 300 μm. Preferably, the sheet member 2 has a thickness of 200 μm to 250 μm. The sheet member 2 may have a locking portion 3 for locking the discharge portion of the storage container (details of the locking portion will be described later).

[0022] The figure shown in reference no. 210 shows the sheet member 2 after its ends have been joined together to form a cylindrical shape. Specifically, the inner surface of one end of the sheet member 2 and the outer surface of the other end are joined (center sealed) by adhesive or welding. Examples of center sealing by welding include solvent welding and ultrasonic welding (the center sealing is shown in reference no. 4 in the figure).

[0023] The sheet member 2 may have a locking portion 3 at the end (hereinafter referred to as the "first end") on the side where the discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20 is located, in the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical shape (the axial direction of the cylindrical sheet member 2). In the illustrated example, the first end of the sheet member 2 is formed to be circular with approximately the same diameter as the circular locking portion 3. The locking portion 3 is formed integrally with the sheet member 2 and extends from the sheet member 2. A fold line or half-cut line may be formed at the boundary between the sheet member 2 and the locking portion 3. This makes the locking portion 3 easier to fold and easier to cover the first end of the cylindrical sheet member 2.

[0024] The figure shown in reference no. 220 illustrates how a cylindrical sheet member 2 has a housing space 7 inside, into which a mandrel 10 (core) is inserted. The sheet member 2 may also be formed cylindrical by wrapping it around the mandrel 10.

[0025] (Film material) The figure shown in reference no. 230 illustrates how the film member 5 is placed over the sheet member 2 inserted into the mandrel 10. As described above, the film member 5 is a tubular, stretchable or heat-shrinkable member that is attached to the outer wall surface (side surface) of the sheet member 2. The film member 5 may be a shrink label or a stretch label. The film member 5 may also be wrapped around the tubular sheet member 2 to form a tubular shape.

[0026] The cylindrical film member 5, like the sheet member 2, has its inner surface at one end and its outer surface at the other end joined together (center seal) by adhesive or welding. The thickness of the film member 5 is not particularly limited, but may be 10 to 120 μm as an example. If the film member 5 is a shrink label, the thickness of the film member 5 is preferably, for example, 12 to 60 μm.

[0027] The shrink label is a film that shrinks by heat in at least one direction. A heat-shrinkable film is a film that does not shrink at room temperature (e.g., 23°C) but shrinks in a predetermined direction when heated to a heat shrink temperature (e.g., 80°C to 100°C). A film that shrinks by heat in at least one direction is a film that has heat shrinkability in at least one direction. Heating can be done by any appropriate method such as hot air, steam, superheated steam, or LED irradiation. The shrinkage rate of the film member 5 is, for example, 15 to 90%, preferably 20 to 85%, when the shrink film shrinks by heat in the first direction at 90°C for 10 seconds. The shrinkage rate of the shrink film shrinks by heat in the second direction at 90°C for 10 seconds is -3 to 15%, preferably -1 to 10%.

[0028] The first direction refers to one direction within the plane of the film, and the second direction is a direction perpendicular to the first direction within the plane of the film. For example, in a cylindrical film member 5, the direction along the long axis of the cylindrical shape (the axis direction of the cylindrical film member 5) can be defined as the second direction, and the direction perpendicular to the second direction (circumferential direction) can be defined as the first direction.

[0029] The film member 5 can be made of various films, provided that it has the thermal properties described above. Examples of materials for the film member 5 include synthetic resin films, nonwoven fabric films, or foamed resin films. The film member 5 may also be a laminated film containing at least one of the materials selected from those described above. The laminated film may be a laminate of a film that is substantially not thermally shrinkable and a film that is thermally shrinkable, provided that the laminate as a whole is thermally shrinkable, but a laminate consisting entirely of thermally shrinkable films is preferred.

[0030] Preferably, the film member 5 is a synthetic resin film or a laminated film having a synthetic resin layer, and more preferably, a single-layer synthetic resin film or a multi-layer synthetic resin film is used. A single-layer synthetic resin film is a film consisting of a single synthetic resin layer, and a multi-layer synthetic resin film is a laminated film in which two or more synthetic resin layers are laminated.

[0031] The material of the synthetic resin film (synthetic resin layer) is not particularly limited and may include one or more selected from polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate and polylactic acid; olefin resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and cyclic olefins; polystyrene resins such as polystyrene and styrene-butadiene copolymers; polyamide resins; and thermoplastic resins such as vinyl chloride resins. The material of the nonwoven fabric film and foamed resin film is also not particularly limited and may include those using conventionally known synthetic resins. The nonwoven fabric film and foamed resin film can themselves be expected to have a heat insulating effect.

[0032] The film member 5 may be a self-stretching label that does not require heat, rather than a shrink label. The film member 5 can maintain the outer shape of the sheet member 2 through the function of a shrink label or a stretch label.

[0033] The film member 5 may have a dividing line (perforation, etc.). The container holder 1 can be configured to deform the shape of the sheet member 2 from a cylindrical shape to a flattened shape by the dividing line of the film member 5 being broken, in other words, to return to its original shape. The sheet member 2 may be configured to return to its original shape by human or mechanical means, or it may return to its original shape naturally.

[0034] The film member 5 may be bonded to the sheet member 2 via an adhesive portion. In this case, the film member 5 is integrated with the sheet member 2.

[0035] The decorative properties of the container holder 1 can be improved by applying a design print to the film component 5. Specifically, by applying gravure printing, flexographic printing, inkjet printing, or screen printing to the film component 5, the decorative properties of the container holder 1 can be improved compared to printing directly onto the resin molded product.

[0036] As mentioned above, the film member 5 may be either a shrink label or a stretch label, but in the following explanation, it will be described as a shrink label.

[0037] (Container holder) The figure shown in reference number 240 shows the state after the film member 5 has been placed over the sheet member 2. In the illustrated example, in the axial direction of the mandrel 10, the film member 5 is longer than the sheet member 2 and protrudes from the first end of the sheet member 2.

[0038] The figure shown in reference no. 250 shows the completed container holder 1 after the film member 5 has been heat-shrunk by an appropriate method such as hot air, steam, superheated steam, or LED irradiation. In the illustrated example, the heat-shrunk film member 5 is attached to the outer wall surface of the sheet member 2, and the film member 5 forms a part of the upper surface (top surface) of the container holder 1. The container holder 1 can maintain the outer shape of the sheet member 2 by heat-shrinking the film member 5.

[0039] The lower surface of the container holder 1 is open to accommodate the storage container 20, and does not have the sheet member 2 or the film member 5 present. However, the lower surface of the container holder 1 may have a bent portion formed by the bending of the sheet member 2 or the film member 5, provided that the storage container 20 can be attached to and detached from the container holder 1.

[0040] Based on the above, the container holder 1 can reduce the amount of resin used compared to conventional container holders manufactured by injection molding.

[0041] Furthermore, container holder 1 provides the following effects:

[0042] Consider a container holder used for a wide variety of storage containers, such as those with the same shape but different flavors or limited-edition products. In the case of conventional container holders manufactured by resin molding, if information related to the contents of the storage container is printed directly onto the container holder, the inventory of container holders will increase when sales of the storage containers decline.

[0043] In contrast, the container holder 1 allows information related to the contents of the storage container to be printed on the film member 5. In other words, the label design of the film member 5 can be changed according to the contents of the storage container, and the film member 5 can be attached to the sheet member 2. This significantly reduces the inventory of the container holder 1 itself compared to conventional methods.

[0044] Furthermore, while conventional container holders require molds for resin molding, the container holder 1 according to this disclosure can be easily manufactured using a sheet member 2 and a film member 5, thus eliminating the need for molds that were previously required.

[0045] Thus, the container holder relating to this disclosure can achieve various effects.

[0046] (Modified sheet material) The sheet member 2 may be a cylindrical shape as shown in Figure 1, etc., when viewed from above, or it may be a cylindrical shape consisting of a polygon (triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, etc.), or an ellipse, etc. The sheet member 2 can be made into a desired shape according to the shape of the mandrel 10 by changing the shape of the mandrel 10. The sheet member 2 can also be made into the shape shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 is a diagram showing a modified example of the sheet member 2 according to this disclosure.

[0047] In the figure shown in reference no. 300, the sheet member 30 according to this disclosure is C-shaped when viewed from above. Specifically, the sheet member 30 is not joined at both ends, has a gap between its ends, and forms part of a cylindrical shape. The sheet member 30 can maintain its curved shape due to the stress of the cylindrical film member 5 that is in close contact with the outer wall surface of the sheet member 30.

[0048] In the figure shown in reference no. 310, the sheet member 31 according to this disclosure has an insertion piece 32 at one end of a flat sheet and an insertion opening 33 at the other end of the sheet. The insertion piece 32 can be inserted into the insertion opening 33 to maintain the curved shape of the sheet member 31. The shapes of the insertion piece 32 and the insertion opening 33 are not limited to those shown, and other shapes can be used as long as they perform the same function.

[0049] In the figure shown in reference no. 320, the sheet member 36 according to this disclosure is cylindrical when viewed from above. Specifically, the ends of the sheet member 36 are butted together, with no or virtually no gap between the ends. The film member 5 is in close contact with the outer wall surface of the sheet member 36. By eliminating the gap between the ends of the sheet member 36, the diameter of the container holder according to this disclosure becomes even more stable from lot to lot when mass-produced.

[0050] Thus, the sheet member relating to this disclosure can adopt a variety of shapes.

[0051] [Method for securing storage containers] Next, the configuration by which the container holder 1 detachably locks the storage container will be explained with reference to Figure 4 and the like. Figure 4 is a top view of the container holder 1. The storage container to which the container holder 1 locks is not particularly limited, but for example, it is a self-standing flexible packaging container with a bottom gusset and has a discharge section 21 for discharging the contents. The discharge section 21 has a discharge port. The discharge section 21 is cylindrical, and a groove for attaching a cap 25 may be formed on its outer wall surface. The discharge section 21 may be fitted with a pump for discharging the liquid inside the storage container.

[0052] In the longitudinal direction (axial direction) of the cylindrical sheet member 2, the film member 5 is heat-shrunk while protruding from the first end of the sheet member 2 (see the figure shown as reference no. 240 in Figure 2). As a result, as shown in the figure shown as reference no. 400 in Figure 4, the film member 5 extends radially from the first end of the sheet member 2. This extended portion is referred to as the film extension portion 40. In the illustrated example, the upper surface of the container holder 1 is occupied by the film extension portion 40, except for the area indicated by the opening 40a.

[0053] Referring to the diagram shown at reference numeral 400 in Figure 4, the opening 40a is formed in a substantially circular shape. The size of the opening 40a can be determined according to the length by which the film member 5 protrudes from the first end of the sheet member 2. By adjusting the size of the opening 40a to match the diameter of the discharge section 21 of the storage container 20, the opening 40a can lock the discharge section 21 of the storage container 20 when it is inserted. In other words, the film extension 40 can function as a locking part that locks the discharge section 21 of the storage container 20 to the container holder.

[0054] Next, referring to the diagram shown at reference numeral 410 in Figure 4, the sheet member 2 may have crescent-shaped locking portions 41a and 41b at its first end. The locking portions 41a and 41b constitute a part of the upper surface (top surface) of the sheet member 2, as shown in the diagram to the right of reference numeral 410. To achieve this configuration, the locking portions 41a and 41b are oriented radially from the first end of the sheet member 2.

[0055] Referring to the diagram shown at reference number 420 in Figure 4, a gap 42 is formed between the locking portion 41a and the locking portion 41b. The discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20 is inserted into the gap 42, and the pressing force between the locking portion 41a and the locking portion 41b allows the discharge portion 21 to be locked in the gap 42.

[0056] Furthermore, referring to the diagram shown at reference numeral 420 in Figure 4, the container holder 1 may have a film extension portion 40 that extends radially from the first end of the sheet member 2, overlapping with the locking portions 41a and 41b, and fixing the locking portions 41a and 41b. With this configuration, the container holder 1 can lock the discharge portion 21 in the gap 42, and furthermore, the film extension portion 40 can fix the locking portions 41a and 41b, thereby more firmly locking the storage container 20.

[0057] In the diagrams shown in reference numerals 410 and 420 of Figure 4, the sheet member 2 was described as having crescent-shaped locking portions 41a and 41b. However, if the discharge portion 21 is locked between the locking portions 41a and 41b, the locking portions 41a and 41b are not limited to a crescent shape and may be configured in various shapes.

[0058] Furthermore, although the explanation uses two components, locking portions 41a and 41b, a configuration for locking the discharge portion 21 may be realized using three or more components. In addition, as explained with reference to reference numeral 200 in Figure 2, the sheet member 2 may have only one locking portion 3. The locking portion 3 has an opening 3a into which the discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20 is inserted. This allows the container holder 1 to lock the discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20 at the opening 3a. Also, as shown in Figure 2, the locking portion 3 may have small protrusions projecting from the circular periphery in the direction opposite to the center of the circle, and the locking portion 3 can be firmly fixed to the sheet member 2 by placing (fastening) these small protrusions on the first end of the sheet member 2. In the illustrated example, there are three small protrusions, but there may be one or more than three.

[0059] Next, Figure 5 will explain the other configurations by which the container holder 1 locks the storage container. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the locking portion located at the first end of the sheet member 2, which locks the discharge portion 21.

[0060] Referring to the figures shown in reference numbers 500 and 510, the locking portion 50 is placed on the first end of the sheet member 2. The locking portion 50 is not formed integrally with the sheet member 2, but is formed separately. The locking portion 50 has a shape corresponding to the first end of the sheet member 2. The shape of the locking portion 50 is designed appropriately according to the shape of the sheet member 2, but in the illustrated example, the locking portion 50 is circular. The locking portion 50 becomes part of the upper surface (top surface) that defines the internal storage space of the sheet member 2. The locking portion 50 may simply be placed on the first end of the sheet member 2, but it may also have a fitting portion 51 around its periphery that fits with the first end of the sheet member 2 and extends in the longitudinal direction of the sheet member 2. Having the fitting portion 51 makes it less likely for the locking portion 50 to fall off the first end of the sheet member 2.

[0061] The locking portion 50 has an opening 50a in its center into which the discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20 is inserted. The shape of the opening 50a is not limited, but it is preferable that it has one or more extension portions 50b around its periphery.

[0062] The extension portion 50b extends toward the center of the opening 50a and is bendable. Therefore, the extension portion 50b adheres closely to the discharge portion 21 inserted into the opening 50a, and securely locks the discharge portion 21 in place. The size and shape of the extension portion 50b may be determined according to the size and shape of the discharge portion 21.

[0063] Next, referring to the top view shown in reference numeral 520, which shows the locking portion 50 placed on the first end of the sheet member 2, the film member 5 may have a film extension portion 40. The film extension portion 40 extends radially from the first end of the sheet member 2, thereby fixing the locking portion 50.

[0064] With the above configuration, the container holder 1 locks the discharge section 21 at the opening 50a. At this time, the container holder 1 locks the discharge section 21 with the extended section 50b, so the discharge section 21 can be locked more firmly. Furthermore, since the extended film section 40 overlaps with the locking section 50 and fixes the locking section 50, the container holder 1 can lock the storage container 20 even more firmly.

[0065] Next, referring to the figure shown in reference to reference number 530, the container holder 1 may also use a locking portion 53 instead of a locking portion 50. The locking portion 53 has a U-shaped notch when viewed from above, and locks the discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20 at a locking position 53a located at the tip of the notch. The locking position 53a is not limited to a specific shape and can be a shape that corresponds to the shape of the discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20. The locking position 53a is in close contact with the discharge portion 21 and can firmly lock the storage container 20.

[0066] The locking portion 50 and the locking portion 53 may be made of, for example, synthetic resin, paper, or synthetic paper. The locking portion 53 may also have a fitting portion 51 on its periphery, as shown in the figure referenced to reference number 510.

[0067] The configuration of the opening 50a and extension 50b of the locking portion 50 shown in Figure 5, and the configuration of the U-shaped notch of the locking portion 53, can also be applied to the locking portion 3 described with reference to Figure 2.

[0068] Furthermore, the locking portion relating to this disclosure is not limited to the configuration shown in Figure 5, but may be implemented with an opening diameter smaller than the diameter of the discharge portion 21 (spout, etc.), or with an X-shaped or U-shaped notch, etc. These configurations can also be applied to the locking portion 3 described with reference to Figure 2.

[0069] Furthermore, the locking portion relating to this disclosure is not limited to the flat plate shape shown in Figure 5, but may have various shapes such as a frustoconical shape.

[0070] The configuration by which the container holder 1 locks the storage container 20 has been explained above with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Here, "locking" means to engage and stop. Therefore, when we say that the container holder 1 locks the discharge portion 21 of the storage container 20, it can include cases where the container holder 1 is in close contact with the discharge portion 21 and fixes the discharge portion 21, or cases where the container holder 1 is not in complete contact with the discharge portion 21 but is in contact with the discharge portion 21.

[0071] Next, the method for removing the storage container 20 from the container holder 1 will be explained. With the storage container 20 fixed in place, the container holder 1 can be moved to the opposite side of (A) shown in reference numeral 110 of Figure 1, thereby releasing the lock at the discharge section 21 and allowing the storage container 20 to be removed. In other words, with the container holder 1 fixed in place, the storage container 20 can be moved in the direction of (A) shown in reference numeral 110 of Figure 1, thereby releasing the lock at the discharge section 21 and allowing the storage container 20 to be removed.

[0072] (Detachable storage container structure) Next, a configuration that facilitates the attachment and detachment of the storage container 20 from the container holder according to this disclosure will be explained with reference to Figure 6. Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating the attachment and detachment structure of the storage container in the container holder according to this disclosure.

[0073] As shown in the figure, the container holder 60 has through-holes 61 that penetrate the sheet member 2 and the film member 5. There may be one or more through-holes 61. The through-holes 61 are preferably provided at the second end opposite to the first end (the end corresponding to the bottom of the storage container 20 housed in the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2), but they may also be provided between the first end and the second end.

[0074] The container holder 60 improves the handling of the storage container 20 by having a through-hole 61. Specifically, compared to a case where the through-hole 61 is absent, the user can more easily pull the storage container 20 downwards through the through-hole 61. This makes it easier for the container holder 60 to release the lock on the storage container 20. As a further effect, the container holder 60 can also reduce the amount of raw materials required for the manufacture of the sheet material 2 and film material 5 by having a through-hole 61. In addition, when the container holder 60 is used in wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, or washrooms, the through-hole 61 improves drainage.

[0075] (Handle structure) Next, a container holder with a handle according to this disclosure will be explained with reference to Figure 7. Figure 7 is a diagram showing a container holder with a handle.

[0076] Referring to the figure shown in reference to reference number 700, the container holder 70 according to this disclosure has handles 73a and 73b on its body. In other respects, the container holder 70 can be considered the same as other container holders according to this disclosure. By having handles 73a and 73b, the container holder 70 can improve the grip of the container holder 70 (and the storage container 20 housed inside the container holder 70).

[0077] Next, the method for forming the handles 73a and 73b will be described with reference to the figure shown in reference no. 710. First, a sheet member 72 is prepared. The sheet member 72 has the shapes of the handles 73a and 73b pre-formed into the perforations. Subsequently, after forming the sheet member 72 into a cylindrical shape, the film member 71 is attached to the sheet member 72. The film member 71 has openings 71a in the areas corresponding to the handles 73a and 73b. This ensures that when the film member 71 and the sheet member 72 are formed into a cylindrical shape, the handles 73a and 73b do not overlap with the film member 71. Using the film member 71 and sheet member 72 designed in this way, the container holder 70 is manufactured using the method described with reference to Figure 1.

[0078] The container holder 70 has an opening 71a in the film member 5. By tearing the perforations of the handles 73a and 73b through the opening 71a, the handles 73a and 73b can be erected on the body of the container holder 70.

[0079] As a result, the container holder 70 can have handles 73a and 73b, and consequently, the container holder 70 can have improved gripping properties.

[0080] In the container holder 70, the number of handles is not limited to two; it may be one.

[0081] Furthermore, the handles 73a and 73b are not limited to perforations, but may also be formed by cutting the handles away from the sheet member 2.

[0082] Furthermore, the film member 5 does not necessarily have to have an opening 71a. If the film member 5 does not have an opening 71a, perforations or cuts that penetrate both the sheet member 2 and the film member 5 may be formed.

[0083] (Applicability to other storage containers) The container holder relating to this disclosure can be applied to storage containers of various shapes. This is illustrated in Figure 8. Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating another container holder relating to this disclosure.

[0084] In the figure shown in reference no. 800, the storage container 80 is an example of a conventionally known storage container. The storage container 80 is a flexible packaging container having a bottom gusset, and a discharge section 80a is attached to the corner of the upper end. The discharge section 80a may be a resin molded product such as a spout, or it may be formed from a part of the packaging material of the flexible packaging container.

[0085] In the figure shown at reference no. 810, the container holder 81 according to this disclosure has a film extension portion 82 similar to the film extension portion 40 described with reference to reference no. 400 in Figure 4. The film extension portion 82 has an opening 82a. The opening 82a is provided at a position corresponding to the discharge portion 80a of the storage container 80. For example, the opening 82a can be obtained by forming the film extension portion 82 over the entire surface of the container holder 81 and then opening a hole at a position corresponding to the discharge portion 80a of the storage container 80.

[0086] In the figure shown at reference no. 820, the container holder 84 according to this disclosure has a locking portion 86 similar to the locking portion 50 described with reference to reference no. 500 in Figure 5. The periphery of the locking portion 86 is fixed by a film extension portion 82. The locking portion 86 has an opening 86a, and an extension portion 86b is provided on the periphery of the opening 86a. Similar to the locking portion 50, the extension portion 86b locks the discharge portion 80a of the storage container 80.

[0087] Furthermore, the container holder according to this disclosure may also be configured with reference to Figure 2, replacing the film extension portion 82 or the locking portion 86.

[0088] Thus, since the container holder according to this disclosure can be manufactured according to the shape of the storage container, it can be applied to storage containers of various shapes. For example, the container holder according to this disclosure can be suitably applied to shampoo dispensers (shampoo bottles) used as containers for shampoo, conditioner, etc.

[0089] (Attaching the tack label) The container holder 1 according to this disclosure may have a top member attached to its upper surface, and its configuration will be explained with reference to Figure 9. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating the configuration when the top member is a tack label, and illustrates the container holder according to this disclosure with a tack label attached. Note that explanations of the contents explained with reference to Figure 1 will be omitted.

[0090] Referring to the figure shown in reference number 900, the container holder 1 may have a tack label 90. The tack label 90 is a sticker label with adhesive pre-applied to the back of the base paper. The tack label 90 can be easily labeled by printing on its surface. The tack label 90 may be of a type that is heated to activate the adhesive for labeling, or a type with two layers of labeling, etc., as appropriate.

[0091] The tack label 90 has an opening into which the discharge section 21 of the storage container 20 is inserted. The tack label 90 may have the same shape and size as the top surface of the container holder 1.

[0092] Referring to the diagram shown in reference number 910, a tack label 90 is attached to the top surface of the container holder 1, and in this state, the cap 25 is attached to the storage container 20 from the direction shown in (B) in the diagram.

[0093] The following describes various ways in which the Tack Label 90 can be attached.

[0094] Referring to the diagram shown as reference no. 400 in Figure 4, a configuration in which the container holder 1 has a film extension portion 40 on its upper surface has been described. In this configuration, the tack label 90 is attached to the film extension portion 40.

[0095] Referring to the diagram shown at reference number 410 in Figure 4, a configuration in which the sheet member 2 has crescent-shaped locking portions 41a and 41b at the first end of the sheet member 2 has been described. In this configuration, the tack label 90 is attached to the locking portions 41a and 41b.

[0096] Referring to the diagram shown as reference no. 420 in Figure 4, the container holder 1 is described as having a configuration in which a film extension portion 40 overlaps with locking portions 41a and 41b that extend radially from the first end of the sheet member 2 and fixes the locking portions 41a and 41b. In this configuration, the tack label 90 is attached to the film extension portion 40, the locking portions 41a and 41b.

[0097] Thus, the tack label 90 may be attached to the film extension portion 40, the locking portion (locking portion 41a, etc.), or both. By having the tack label 90 on its upper surface, the container holder 1 can achieve the following various effects.

[0098] For example, consider the case where the container holder 1 according to this disclosure, as explained with reference to the diagram shown in Figure 4, reference number 400, has a film extension portion 40 on its upper surface, and the film extension portion 40 is made of PET film. In this case, because PET film is rigid, when attaching or detaching the storage container 20 to the container holder 1, the storage container 20 and the PET film rub against each other, generating interference noise. Therefore, by attaching a tack label 90 to the container holder 1, this interference noise can be reduced regardless of the material of the film extension portion 40. This effect of reducing interference noise is the same when the tack label 90 is attached to a locking portion (locking portion 41a, etc.).

[0099] Furthermore, another effect is that by having a tack label 90 on its upper surface, the tack label 90 can function as a top surface reinforcement, thereby increasing the strength of the container holder 1. Also, the tack label 90 can protect the container holder 1 when an object falls into it.

[0100] The above description describes the configuration when the top surface member is a tack label. However, the top surface member may be a top surface member attached to the film extension portion and / or locking portion via adhesive or the like. The top surface member may be synthetic resin, paper, synthetic paper, or a laminate thereof. The top surface member may have a thickness of 30 μm to 300 μm. The top surface member is coated with adhesive on one main surface, and the film extension portion and / or locking portion is bonded to the surface of the adhesive. Alternatively, adhesive is coated on the film extension portion and / or locking portion, and one main surface of the top surface member is bonded to the surface of the adhesive. The same effect as when the tack label 90 is attached can be obtained with these configurations as well.

[0101] As described above, the container holder according to this disclosure may have a tack label 90 attached to its upper surface, thereby achieving the various effects described above.

[0102] (Modified example of film extension) Next, a modified example of the film extension portion will be explained with reference to Figure 10. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the film extension portion according to this disclosure.

[0103] Referring to the diagrams shown in reference numerals 240 and 250 in Figure 2, a configuration was described in which the film member 5, which is longer than the sheet member 2 in the axial direction of the mandrel 10 and protrudes from the first end of the sheet member 2, undergoes thermal shrinkage. Similarly, the diagram shown in reference numeral 1000 in Figure 10 shows the state after the film member 5, which is longer than the sheet member 2 in the axial direction of the mandrel 100 and protrudes from the first end of the sheet member 2, has undergone thermal shrinkage. At this time, the upper end of the mandrel 100 is formed in a stepped shape that narrows towards the top, and the extended film portion 5a is formed in a stepped shape that follows the shape of the upper end of the mandrel 100.

[0104] Next, referring to the figure shown in reference no. 1010, the film extension portion 5a protrudes toward the interior of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2. Specifically, immediately after heat shrinkage, the film extension portion 5a protruded in the opposite direction to the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2 (as shown in the figure shown in reference no. 1000), but in the figure shown in reference no. 1010, the film extension portion 5a has been reversed toward the interior of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2. For example, when the mandrel 100 is removed from the sheet member 2, the film extension portion 5a can be reversed toward the interior of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2 by the movement of the mandrel 100, or by the film extension portion 5a being pushed toward the interior of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2. In this way, the container holder according to the present disclosure allows the direction in which the film extension portion 5a extends to be reversed between the direction toward the interior of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2 and the direction opposite to the interior of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2.

[0105] Next, with reference to the figure shown in reference no. 1020, the container holder 102 according to this disclosure is shown. The container holder 102 has a stepped film extension portion 5a. The film extension portion 5a protrudes in the direction toward the interior of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2.

[0106] The container holder 102 houses the storage container 20. In the storage container 20, the discharge section 21 is integrated with the flange 21a. The discharge section 21 and the flange 21a may be resin molded products formed by injection molding or the like, and the flange 21a has rigidity. The upper surface of the flange 21a is bonded to the inside of the body of the storage container 20 and is integrated with the body of the storage container 20. The flange 21a may be made of the same material as the discharge section 21 (for example, PET resin). The illustrated storage container 20 also has a top gusset seal section 27 that protrudes upward.

[0107] In such a storage container 20, the flange 21a may remain lower than the top gusset seal portion 27. In this regard, the container holder 102 has a film extension portion 5a that protrudes inward into the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2, allowing the distance between the film extension portion 5a and the flange 21a to be kept short. As a result, the container holder 102 has the effect of making it easier to tighten the cap 25 all the way.

[0108] For example, when used with a storage container 20 having a top gusset seal portion 27, the container holder 102 makes it easier to completely tighten the cap 25 compared to the container holder 1 shown as reference no. 100 in Figure 1.

[0109] The above explanation has been based on the example of a case where the film member 5 has a stepped film extension portion 5a. In the container holder according to this disclosure, the sheet member 2 may also have a stepped sheet extension portion extending from the first end of the sheet member 2. In that case as well, the effects described above can be achieved by the stepped film extension portion 5a. It should be noted that if only the film member 5 has a stepped film extension portion, it is easier to reverse the film extension portion and also easier to form the film extension portion.

[0110] Furthermore, the film extension portion and / or sheet extension portion are not limited to a stepped shape, but may be configured in other shapes such as a frustoconical, hemispherical, or similar convex shape. In any shape, the direction in which the film extension portion and / or sheet extension portion protrude can be reversed between the direction inside the housing space 7 of the sheet member 2 and the direction opposite to the inside of the housing space 7 of the sheet member 2, thereby achieving the aforementioned effects.

[0111] Furthermore, the film extension portion and / or sheet extension portion may protrude in a direction opposite to the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2. In other words, the film extension portion and / or sheet extension portion may protrude in either the direction inward of the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2, or in the direction opposite to the storage space 7 of the sheet member 2. Moreover, the direction in which the film extension portion and / or sheet extension portion protrude is not only determined by the aforementioned reversal, but may also be predetermined from the time the container holder is manufactured, for example, depending on the shape of the storage container 20. As an example, the film extension portion 5a can protrude inward by being pressed in by a heating jig or the like during the heat shrinkage of the shrink label.

[0112] Furthermore, the technical scope of this disclosure includes, in addition to the various container holders described above, container holder sets. A container holder set includes a cap used for a storage container and a container holder.

[0113] Furthermore, the method for manufacturing a container holder according to this disclosure includes the steps of forming a sheet member into a cylindrical shape and attaching a film member, which is made of a shrink label or a stretch label, to the outer wall surface of the sheet member and from one end of the sheet member in the radial direction of the sheet member.

[0114] By including the aforementioned steps, the method for manufacturing a container holder according to this disclosure makes it possible to easily manufacture a container holder applicable to storage containers of various shapes.

[0115] 〔summary〕 A container holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure comprises a cylindrical or partial sheet member having a storage space for accommodating a storage container, and a cylindrical, stretchable or heat-shrinkable film member attached to the outer wall surface of the sheet member, which detachably secures the storage container.

[0116] According to the above configuration, the container holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure does not need to be manufactured by injection molding like conventional container holders, thus reducing the amount of film material (e.g., made of resin) used. In addition, the container holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure detachably locks the storage container. Therefore, the container holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure does not require irreversible damage to the sheet material or film material when the storage container is attached or detached, and the sheet material or film material can be reused repeatedly. In this respect as well, the container holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure can further reduce the amount of film material used. Furthermore, the container holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure can also use recycled materials as components for the sheet material and / or film material.

[0117] These effects are in line with the sustainable circular economy advocated by the global trend of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and the container holder according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure can also make a significant contribution to reducing plastic waste.

[0118] The container holder according to embodiment 2 of the present disclosure, in embodiment 1, wherein the film member has a film extension portion that extends radially from one end of the sheet member.

[0119] According to the above configuration, the container holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure can secure the storage container by the film extension portion without using a separate member for securing the storage container. Therefore, the container holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of ease of manufacture, cost, and reduction of raw materials. Furthermore, by having the film extension portion, the container holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure can maintain the outer shape of a cylindrical or part thereof sheet member well.

[0120] In the container holder according to embodiment 3 of the present disclosure, in embodiment 1, the sheet member has a locking portion that extends radially from one end of the sheet member and locks the storage container.

[0121] According to the above configuration, the container holder according to embodiment 3 of the present disclosure can secure the storage container by having a locking portion on the sheet member, without using a separate member for locking the storage container. Therefore, the container holder according to embodiment 3 of the present disclosure is advantageous in terms of ease of manufacture, cost, and reduction of raw materials.

[0122] The container holder according to embodiment 4 of the present disclosure, in embodiment 3 above, has a film extension portion that extends radially from one end of the sheet member and overlaps the locking portion.

[0123] According to the above configuration, in the container holder according to aspect 4 of the present disclosure, the extended film portion overlaps the locking portion, thereby fixing the locking portion. As a result, the container holder according to aspect 4 of the present disclosure can more securely lock the stored container.

[0124] The container holder according to aspect 5 of the present disclosure, in aspect 1 above, is provided with a locking portion for locking the storage container, located at one end of the sheet member and forming part of the upper surface defining the storage space, and the film member has a film extension portion that extends radially from the one end of the sheet member and fixes the locking portion to the sheet member.

[0125] According to the above configuration, the container holder according to embodiment 5 of the present disclosure can also secure the storage container by a locking portion located at one end of the sheet member. In this case, the film extension portion fixes the locking portion to the sheet member. As a result, the container holder according to embodiment 5 of the present disclosure can securely hold the storage container.

[0126] In any of embodiments 3 to 5, the container holder according to embodiment 6 of the present disclosure is characterized in that the storage container has a discharge section, and the locking section has an opening into which the discharge section is inserted.

[0127] According to the above configuration, in the container holder according to aspect 6 of the present disclosure, the locking portion has an opening, which allows the discharge portion of the stored container to be locked.

[0128] In the container holder according to embodiment 7 of the present disclosure, in embodiment 6, the periphery of the opening has one or more bendable extensions that extend toward the center of the opening.

[0129] According to the above configuration, the container holder according to embodiment 7 of the present disclosure has one or more bendable extensions around the periphery of the opening of the locking portion. By inserting the discharge portion of the storage container into the opening, the container holder according to embodiment 7 of the present disclosure can lock the storage container more securely.

[0130] In any of embodiments 3 to 5, the container holder according to embodiment 8 of the present disclosure is characterized in that the storage container has a discharge portion, and the locking portion has a notch for locking the discharge portion.

[0131] According to the above configuration, in the container holder according to aspect 8 of the present disclosure, the storage container can be more securely secured by having a notch in the locking portion that locks the discharge portion. Thus, the container holder according to the present disclosure can securely secure the storage container by various configurations.

[0132] In the container holder according to embodiment 9 of the present disclosure, the sheet member can be deformed into a flattened shape by removing the film member in any of embodiments 1 to 8.

[0133] According to the above configuration, in the container holder according to embodiment 9 of this disclosure, the sheet member can be changed from a cylindrical shape to a flattened shape, thereby enabling the reuse of the sheet and further reducing the amount of waste when the container holder is disposed of.

[0134] This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the disclosed technical means are also included in the technical scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, new technical features can be formed by combining each of the disclosed technical means. [Explanation of symbols]

[0135] 1, 60, 70, 81, 84, 102 Container holders 2, 30, 31, 36, 72 Sheet members 3, 41a, 41b, 50, 53, 86 Locking part 3a, 40a, 50a, 71a, 82a, 86a opening 5, 71 Film component 5a, 40, 82 Film extension portion 7 Containment space 10, 100 mandrels 20, 80 storage containers 21, 80a Discharge section 21a Flange 25 caps 27 Top gusset seal section 42 void 50b, 86b extension part 51 Fitting part 53a Locking position 61 Penetration 73a, 73b Handle 90 Tack Labels

Claims

1. A cylindrical sheet member or a part thereof having a storage space for housing a storage container, The sheet member comprises a cylindrical, stretchable or heat-shrinkable film member attached to the outer wall surface of the sheet member, The film member maintains the outer shape of the sheet member by its property of stretching or shrinking in the circumferential direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the tubular film member. A container holder for detachably securing the aforementioned storage container.

2. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein the film member has a film extension portion that extends radially from one end of the sheet member.

3. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein the sheet member has a locking portion that extends radially from one end of the sheet member and locks the storage container.

4. The container holder according to claim 3, wherein the film member has a film extension portion that extends radially from one end of the sheet member and overlaps the locking portion.

5. The sheet member is provided with a locking portion located at one end and forming part of the upper surface that defines the storage space, for locking the storage container, The container holder according to claim 1, wherein the film member has a film extension portion that extends radially from one end of the sheet member and fixes the locking portion to the sheet member.

6. The aforementioned storage container has a discharge section, The container holder according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the locking portion has an opening into which the discharge portion is inserted.

7. The container holder according to claim 6, wherein the periphery of the opening has one or more bendable extensions that extend toward the center of the opening.

8. The aforementioned storage container has a discharge section, The container holder according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the locking portion has a notch for locking the discharge portion.

9. The container holder according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the sheet member can be deformed into a flattened shape by removing the film member.

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