Pouch holder

Abstract

To provide a pouch holding tool that facilitates the work of taking out a content from a pouch and the like, and has improved convenience.SOLUTION: A pouch holding tool includes: a holding tool body 1 surrounding an outer periphery of a pouch P; and nipping means 2 provided in the holding tool body 1. The nipping means 2 nips the pouch P together with the holding tool body 1 by being imparted with predetermined pressing force toward the pouch P.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a pouch holder for holding a pouch in which retort foods and the like are contained.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, flexible packages (so-called pouches) have been frequently used for packaging retort foods, jelly drinks, and the like.

[0003] The pouch is composed of a main body portion that forms a space for containing the contents, and a seal portion that seals the outer periphery of the main body portion. The user can open the pouch by means of a cut provided in the seal portion. In addition, packaging with a pouch has various advantages such as excellent airtightness and resealability, being lightweight, and contributing to reducing the environmental load.

[0004] Here, as an invention related to a pouch, for example, Patent Document 1 describes a pouch for microwave heating that can cook contents such as food by steaming and obtain a uniform steamed state.

[0005] [[ID=2​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​By the way, the pouches mentioned above come in two types depending on the contents and intended use: self-standing pouches and non-self-standing pouches. However, both types of pouches have the following problems.

[0008] In other words, when a user grasps the heated pouch (especially the main body) with their bare hands, there is a risk of burns, making it difficult to grip it firmly and thus difficult to open it cleanly so that the cuts on both sides connect. Furthermore, this can lead to problems such as the remaining open portion becoming an obstacle when removing the contents.

[0009] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a pouch holder that facilitates the removal of pouch contents and improves convenience. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] To solve the above problems, the present invention comprises a retainer body surrounding the outer circumference of a pouch, and a clamping means provided on the retainer body, The clamping means clamps the pouch together with the holder body when a predetermined pressing force is applied toward the pouch.

[0011] According to the present invention, the user can grasp the pouch via the holder body and gripping means without directly touching the pouch, thus suppressing heat transfer to the user's hands even after heating, making it easier to remove the contents.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping means is configured to clamp the side seal portion of the pouch together with the holder body.

[0013] With this configuration, even if the user grips the pouch tightly with the holder body and clamping means, the shape of the contents will not be affected, and there will be no risk of the contents spilling out when the pouch is opened.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping means comprises a first clamping means for clamping one side seal portion of the pouch and a second clamping means for clamping the other side seal portion of the pouch.

[0015] This configuration allows the user to more stably hold and transport the pouch placed inside the holder body.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first clamping means and the second clamping means are configured as separate entities. The first clamping means and the second clamping means each include a first main body portion and a second main body portion exposed to the outside from the holder body, a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion connected to the first main body portion and the second main body portion, and a first pivot shaft portion and a second pivot shaft portion extending vertically from the first main body portion and the second main body portion, The first main body and the second main body are configured to be able to reciprocate and rotate around the first and second pivot shafts, respectively, by having the first and second pivot shafts pivotally supported on the holder body. The first pressing portion and the second pressing portion press the side seal portion against the holder body through the rotational movement of the first main body and the second main body, respectively.

[0017] With this configuration, the rotational movement of the first and second main bodies allows each side seal to be clamped. Compared to clamping by linear motion such as a piston, the clamping mechanism is simplified, and the operation of releasing the clamped state becomes easier.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first clamping means and the second clamping means are provided adjacent to each other. The first main body is provided with an interlocking projection that extends toward the second clamping means and faces the inner surface of the second main body, The interlocking projection presses against the second main body by the rotational movement of the first main body, causing the second main body to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotational direction of the first main body.

[0019] With such a configuration, by simply rotating the first clamping means, each side seal portion can be clamped. Therefore, the user can stably clamp, carry, etc. the pouch only by pressing the first main body portion with one hand.

[0020] In a preferred form of the present invention, in a state where the interlocking protrusion abuts against the second main body portion, the distance from the central axis of the first rotation shaft portion to the contact portion between the interlocking protrusion and the second main body portion is configured to be longer than the distance from the central axis of the second rotation shaft portion to the contact portion.

[0021] With such a configuration, the difference in the pressing force (clamping force) applied to each side seal portion between the first pressing portion to which the pressing force is directly transmitted and the second pressing portion to which the pressing force is indirectly transmitted via the interlocking protrusion is reduced. Even with only the pressing operation with one hand, it becomes possible to more stably clamp, carry, etc. the pouch.

[0022] In a preferred form of the present invention, a plurality of claw-shaped protrusions protruding toward the side seal portion are provided on the second pressing portion along the vertical direction.

[0023] With such a configuration, when one side seal portion facing the second pressing portion is clamped, it will be pressed by each claw-shaped protrusion, and it becomes possible to clamp one side seal portion more strongly.

[0024] In a preferred form of the present invention, at least one of the first main body portion and the second main body portion is provided with a small window portion formed to penetrate in the front-rear direction.

[0025] With such a configuration, even when the pouch is held inside the holder main body, the information (expiration date, etc.) on the surface of the pouch can be confirmed through the small window portion, and the convenience of this pouch holder is improved.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the holder body is formed with a heat transfer projection that protrudes toward one side of the pouch, When the pouch is heated and expands, the heat transfer protrusion contacts the approximate center of the pouch in a plan view, thereby causing a depression on one side of the pouch.

[0027] With this configuration, the heat from the heated pouch can be preferentially transferred to the heat transfer protrusions in the holder body facing the aforementioned side. Therefore, the temperature rise of the outer surface of the holder body is suppressed, making it easier for the user to grasp the pouch holder even after heating.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the holder body has a mounting portion on which the pouch is placed.

[0029] This configuration allows for the transport of pouches placed inside the holder body without needing to clamp the side seals, and enables stable upright transport and storage of pouches that are not standing pouches.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner surface of the aforementioned mounting portion is provided with a plurality of protrusions that abut against the bottom of the pouch.

[0031] This configuration allows the heat from the heated pouch to be preferentially absorbed by each protrusion in the mounting section. Therefore, the temperature rise on the outer surface of the mounting area is suppressed, making it easier for the user to grip the pouch holder even after heating. [Effects of the Invention]

[0032] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pouch holder that facilitates the removal of the contents of the pouch and improves convenience. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0033] [Figure 1]This is a perspective view of a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a plan view of a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows a clamping means of a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) a plan view, and (b) a left side view of the second clamping means. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the clamping means of a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the method of using a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the method of using a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the method of using a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the method of using a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0034] Hereinafter, a pouch holder according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments shown below are examples of the present invention and are not limited to these embodiments. In these figures, the reference numeral X indicates a pouch holder according to this embodiment.

[0035] <Structure> The configuration of the pouch holder X will be explained below using Figures 1 to 4. For the sake of convenience in the following explanation, the x-axis direction in Figure 1 will be referred to as the front-back direction, the y-axis direction as the left-right direction, and the z-axis direction as the vertical direction. The arrow in the x-axis direction will be referred to as the front, the arrow in the y-axis direction as the left, and the arrow in the z-axis direction as the top.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1, the pouch holder X comprises a holder body 1 that surrounds the outer circumference of the pouch P (see Figure 5, etc.) and a clamping means 2 provided on the holder body 1. Furthermore, it is preferable that the holder body 1 and the clamping means 2 are each made of a heat-resistant material (such as heat-resistant resin).

[0037] <<Holding device body 1>> As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the holder body 1 has a mounting portion 11 on which the pouch P is placed, and a side wall portion 12 connected to the mounting portion 11.

[0038] The mounting section 11 is configured as a roughly rectangular plate-like body that is elongated in the left-right direction. Furthermore, the inner surface of the mounting section 11 is provided with a plurality of protrusions j that contact the bottom of the pouch.

[0039] The protrusions j are elongated projections extending in the front-to-back direction, and multiple such projections are provided at predetermined intervals in the left-to-right direction.

[0040] The side wall portion 12 includes a front wall portion 12a facing the front side surface of the pouch P, and a rear wall portion 12b facing the rear side surface of the pouch P.

[0041] The front wall portion 12a is composed of a base portion f1 connected to the front end surface of the mounting portion 11 and positioned below the clamping means 2, and an upright portion f2 erected above the base portion f1.

[0042] The base portion f1 has a pair of substantially cylindrical pivot holes (not shown) which support the lower first pivot shaft portion 21c of the first clamping means 21 and the lower second pivot shaft portion 22c of the second clamping means 22, which will be described later. Each of the above-mentioned support holes is formed coaxially with each of the support holes h described later.

[0043] The upright section f2 is configured as a roughly U-shaped frame that opens downwards when viewed from the front. Furthermore, the upper part of the upright portion f2 is provided with a pair of substantially cylindrical support holes h, which support the lower first pivot shaft portion 21c of the first clamping means 21 and the lower second pivot shaft portion 22c of the second clamping means 22, which will be described later. Furthermore, the upright portion f2 is provided with a pair of rotation-restricting protrusions t extending from both its left and right ends toward the first pressing portion 21b and the second pressing portion 22b, which will be described later. Furthermore, the base portion f1 and the upright portion f2 of the frame connected thereto form a roughly rectangular exposed window W when viewed from the front.

[0044] Each rotation-suppressing projection t is an elongated projection that extends along the vertical direction and has a rounded rear end, thereby suppressing excessive forward rotation of the first pressing portion 21b and the second pressing portion 22b.

[0045] The rear wall portion 12b is erected as a whole from the inner surface (top surface) of the mounting portion 11. Furthermore, the rear wall portion 12b is composed of a roughly U-shaped rear wall portion main body r1 that opens forward in a plan view, a pair of clamping wall portions r2 extending from both ends of the rear wall portion main body r1 along the left-right direction, and a pair of auxiliary wall portions r3 that extend rearward from each clamping wall portion r2 and are roughly L-shaped in a plan view.

[0046] The rear wall body r1 has a heat transfer projection m that protrudes forward and extends vertically, located approximately in the center when viewed from above. Furthermore, the tip (front end surface) of the heat transfer projection m has a rounded shape.

[0047] Each clamping wall portion r2, together with the first pressing portion 21b and the second pressing portion 22b described later, clamps the right side seal portion Pr (see Figure 5, etc.) and the left side seal portion Pl (see Figure 5, etc.) of the pouch P.

[0048] Each auxiliary wall portion r3 improves the overall robustness of the pouch holder X and, together with the clamping means 2, forms a certain storage space, thereby improving the stability of the pouch P's placement. Furthermore, each auxiliary wall portion r3 ensures that when the pouch P is placed on the mounting portion 11 from above, each side seal portion Pr, Pl does not get caught between the rear wall portion body r1 and each clamping wall portion r2, but is smoothly positioned between each clamping wall portion r2 and the first pressing portion 21b and the second pressing portion 22b.

[0049] Furthermore, the holder body 1 is configured such that, in addition to the top, the left and right sides (between each rotation-restricting projection t and the clamping wall portion r2) are partially open.

[0050] <<Holding means 2>> As shown in Figure 3, the clamping means 2 includes a first clamping means 21 for clamping the right side seal portion Pr of the pouch P, and a second clamping means 22, which is configured separately from the first clamping means 21 and for clamping the left side seal portion Pl of the pouch P.

[0051] The first clamping means 21 includes a first main body portion 21a whose outer surface is exposed to the outside through the exposure window W, a first pressing portion 21b connected to the first main body portion 21a, and a first pivoting shaft portion 21c extending vertically from the first main body portion 21a.

[0052] The first main body portion 21a is provided with an interlocking projection T that extends toward the second clamping means 22 and faces the inner surface of the second main body portion 22a (the pressure receiving plate portion R, which will be described later). Furthermore, the first main body portion 21a is provided with a small window portion w formed to penetrate in the front-to-back direction, and a circular recess portion g formed on the upper right side of its outer surface, as shown in Figure 1. Furthermore, the recessed portion g is located to the right of the first rotating shaft portion 21c.

[0053] The first pressing portion 21b is a thin, roughly rectangular plate-like body constructed to be approximately the same height as the clamping wall portion r2, with its rear side facing the clamping wall portion r2 to the right.

[0054] The first rotating shaft portion 21c is a substantially cylindrical body projecting from above and below the first main body portion 21a, respectively, and the upper first rotating shaft portion 21c and the lower first rotating shaft portion 21c are formed coaxially. Furthermore, the upper first pivot shaft portion 21c is inserted through the right-side pivot hole h, and the lower first pivot shaft portion 21c is inserted through the right-side pivot hole (not shown) of the base portion f1.

[0055] The second clamping means 22, like the first clamping means 21, includes a second main body portion 22a whose outer surface is exposed to the outside through the exposure window W, a second pressing portion 22b connected to the second main body portion 22a, and a second pivot shaft portion 22c extending vertically from the second main body portion 22a.

[0056] A portion of the second main body 22a extends toward the first clamping means 21 and is formed as a thin plate-like pressure receiving plate portion R that faces the outer surface of the interlocking projection T. Furthermore, although the outer surface of the second main body 22a is flat, unlike that of the first main body 21a, it may also be provided with a small window portion w, similar to the first main body 21a.

[0057] The second pressing portion 22b is a roughly rectangular, thin plate-like body configured to be approximately the same height as the clamping wall portion r2, with its rear side facing the left clamping wall portion r2. Furthermore, the second pressing portion 22b is provided with a claw-shaped projection k that protrudes toward the left side seal portion Pl.

[0058] Multiple claw-like projections k are provided along the vertical direction, and each has a roughly trapezoidal shape when viewed from the left side, with its lower end being sharp. Furthermore, each claw-like projection k is configured to gradually incline backward as it moves from left to right in a plan view.

[0059] The second pivot shaft portion 22c is a substantially cylindrical body that protrudes from above and below the second main body portion 22a, and the upper second pivot shaft portion 22c and the lower second pivot shaft portion 22c are formed coaxially. Furthermore, the upper second pivot shaft portion 22c is inserted through the left pivot hole h, and the lower first pivot shaft portion 22c is inserted through the left pivot hole (not shown) of the base portion f1.

[0060] The clamping means 2, configured as described above, operates as shown in Figure 4.

[0061] That is, from the state shown in Figure 4(a), when the user presses the recessed portion g with their finger, the first clamping means 21 rotates counterclockwise in a plan view around the first pivot axis portion 21c. As a result, the outer surface of the interlocking projection T comes into contact with the inner surface of the pressure-receiving plate portion R.

[0062] Then, the rotational movement of the first clamping means 21 presses against the pressure plate portion R, causing the second clamping means 22 to rotate clockwise in a plan view around the second pivot axis portion 22c, resulting in the state shown in Figure 4(b). In this manner, the interlocking projection T (and pressure-receiving plate portion R) causes the first clamping means 21 and the second clamping means 22 to rotate in conjunction.

[0063] Here, as shown in Figure 4(b), the distance d1 from the central axis p1 of the first pivot shaft 21c to the contact portion s between the interlocking projection T and the pressure plate R is configured to be longer than the distance d2 from the central axis p2 of the second pivot shaft 22c to the contact portion s.

[0064] <How to use> The method of using the pouch holder X will be explained below with reference to Figures 5 to 9. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the QQ' line in Figure 5.

[0065] In this embodiment, the pouch P is made of a material such as resin, similar to a general pouch, and consists of a main body P1 formed of a material such as resin, which has a space for containing the contents, and a sealing part P2 that seals the outer circumference of the main body P1. Furthermore, notches n are provided on the upper left and right sides. Specifically, the side seal portion P2 on which the right notch n is provided will be referred to as the right side seal portion Pr, and the side seal portion on which the left notch n is provided will be referred to as the left side seal portion Pl. Furthermore, an expiration date display section z is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the main body P1.

[0066] In this embodiment, the contents of pouch P held by pouch holder X are retort meatballs M and sauce S (see Figure 6, etc.), but are not limited to these, and may be any food such as curry, pasta sauce, or soup. Furthermore, pouch holder X may also be used to hold pouches that do not contain food, such as refill containers for shampoo or conditioner.

[0067] First, the user places the pouch P on the mounting section 11, as shown in Figure 5, and then the pouch holder X... Place it inside the microwave oven and start heating. Furthermore, by positioning the pouch P as shown in Figure 5, the user can stably place it in a designated location such as inside the refrigerator, in the storage space under the kitchen counter, or on a bathroom shelf.

[0068] As the pouch P expands due to heating, the pouch holder X and the pouch P enter the state shown in Figures 6(a) and 6(b). In other words, due to the expansion of pouch P, the approximate center of the rear surface of pouch P comes into contact with the heat transfer projection m, causing the rear surface to become partially recessed.

[0069] As a result, the rear surface of the pouch P comes into contact only with the heat transfer projection m and is separated from the inner surface of the rear wall body r1. At this time, the front side of pouch P presses the first clamping means 21 slightly forward.

[0070] After heating is complete, the user removes the pouch holder X and pouch P from the microwave oven and opens pouch P using either of the notches n (the left one in this embodiment) as a starting point. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, it is not necessary to completely separate the opening portion (the part above the cut n) from the main body P1.

[0071] After opening pouch P, the user positions pouch holder X as shown in Figures 6(b) to 6(c). That is, as explained using Figure 4, the user grips the holder body 1 and presses the recessed part g with their fingers (arrow a1), thereby simultaneously rotating the first clamping means 21 and the second clamping means 22 (arrow a2). Furthermore, considering the operations described later, it is preferable for the user to grasp the main body of the holder 1 with their right hand and press the recessed part g with their right thumb.

[0072] As a result, the right side seal portion Pr is held between the first pressing portion 21b and the right clamping wall portion r2, and the left side seal portion Pl is held between the second pressing portion 22b (each claw-shaped projection k) and the left clamping wall portion r2, thereby restricting the movement of the pouch P inside the holder body 1. Furthermore, from the viewpoint of improving the clamping force on the left side seal portion Pl, it is preferable to configure the device such that, when the left side seal portion Pl is clamped, the inclination direction of each claw-shaped projection k in a plan view and the surface direction of the left clamping wall portion r2 facing each claw-shaped projection k are substantially parallel.

[0073] Finally, as described above, the user maintains the restrained position of pouch P with their right hand, grasps the opening with their left hand as shown in Figure 7, and rotates the pouch holder X with their right hand to point the opening of pouch P downwards (arrow a3).

[0074] This allows the contents of pouch P (meatballs M and sauce S) to be dispensed (arrow a4), and the user can then transfer these contents to a desired container.

[0075] <Effects> The pouch holder X of this embodiment provides the following effects.

[0076] <<Main Effects>> In other words, according to this embodiment, the user can grasp the pouch P via the holder body 1 and the gripping means 2 without directly touching the main body P1. Therefore, even after heating, heat transfer to the user's hand is suppressed, making it easier to remove the contents.

[0077] Furthermore, the clamping means 2 is configured to clamp each side seal portion Pl and Pr of the pouch P together with the holder body 1. This ensures that even if the user strongly clamps the pouch P with the holder body 1 and the clamping means 2, the shape of the meatballs M will not be affected, and there will be no risk of the contents spilling out when the pouch P is opened.

[0078] Furthermore, the first clamping means 21 and the second clamping means 22 enable the user to more stably clamp and transport the pouch P placed inside the holder body 1.

[0079] Furthermore, the specific configuration of the first clamping means 21 and the second clamping means 22, which allows for rotational movement, simplifies the configuration of the clamping means 2 and facilitates the release of the clamped state, compared to clamping by linear motion such as a piston.

[0080] Furthermore, the interlocking projection T (and pressure-receiving plate R) allows the user to stably grip and transport the pouch P simply by pressing the first main body 21a with one hand.

[0081] Furthermore, by configuring the distance d1 to be longer than the distance d2, the difference in pressing force (clamping force) applied to each side seal section Pr and Pl is reduced, making it possible to more stably clamp and transport the pouch P even with only one-handed pressing.

[0082] Furthermore, the multiple claw-like protrusions k allow for a stronger grip on the left side seal portion Pl.

[0083] Furthermore, since the first main body 21a is provided with a small window w, the user can check the expiration date display z of the pouch P through the small window w.

[0084] Furthermore, the heat transfer protrusions m suppress the temperature rise on the outer surface of the rear wall portion 12b, making it easier for the user to grasp the pouch holder X even after heating.

[0085] Furthermore, because the holder body 1 has a mounting section 11, the pouch P placed inside the holder body 1 can be transported without having to clamp each side seal section Pr and Pl, and even pouches that are not standing pouches can be transported and stored in a stable upright position.

[0086] Furthermore, the protrusions j provided on the mounting section suppress the temperature rise of the outer surface of the mounting section 11, making it easier for the user to grip the pouch holder X even after heating.

[0087] <<Other Effects>> In addition, the pouch holder X of this embodiment also provides the following effects.

[0088] In other words, after the contents have been discharged, the pouch P usually has the source S adhering to it, especially at its opening and the part where it was opened. In particular, if pouch P is not a standing pouch, users will have difficulty finding a place to put pouch P to prevent the source S from adhering to other surfaces.

[0089] Recently, by using the pouch holder X, the pouch P can be held upright, allowing the user to place the pouch P in a desired location after emptying its contents, as shown in Figure 8.

[0090] Also, similarly to the above, if pouch P is not a standing pouch, the user will need to place pouch P upright in a separate container of a certain depth when heating it in a microwave oven to prevent uneven heating. Furthermore, when users remove the heated contents, they need to prepare a separate container from the one that comes into contact with the outside of pouch P for hygiene reasons, and transfer the contents to this separate container. This makes the heating process itself time-consuming and increases the amount of washing up required.

[0091] Recently, using the pouch holder X simplifies the heating process as described above and eliminates the need to prepare multiple containers, greatly improving convenience when consuming the contents or cleaning up.

[0092] Furthermore, when disposing of pouch P after discharging the contents, the user can release the gripping state by facing the opening of pouch P toward a garbage bag or the like and pressing the left side of the first gripping means 21 or the right side of the second gripping means 22, allowing pouch P to be smoothly disposed of (dropped) into the garbage bag or the like.

[0093] The shapes and dimensions of the components shown in the above embodiment are merely examples and can be modified in various ways based on design requirements, etc.

[0094] For example, in this embodiment, the first clamping means 21 is positioned to the right and the second clamping means 22 is positioned to the left. However, the opposite configuration is also possible, where the first clamping means 21 is positioned to the left and the second clamping means 22 is positioned to the right. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0095] X Pouch holder 1. Main body of the holder 11 Mounting section 12 Side wall section 2 Clamping means 21 First clamping means 22 Second clamping means P Pouch M Meatballs S Sauce

Claims

1. It comprises a retaining body that surrounds the outer circumference of the pouch, and a clamping means provided on the retaining body, The clamping means comprises a first clamping means for clamping one side seal portion of the pouch and a second clamping means for clamping the other side seal portion of the pouch. The first and second clamping means are configured to clamp the side seal portion of the pouch together with the holder body when a predetermined pressing force is applied toward the pouch. Pouch holder.

2. It comprises a retaining body that surrounds the outer circumference of the pouch, and a clamping means provided on the retaining body, The clamping means, when a predetermined pressing force is applied toward the pouch, clamps the pouch together with the holder body. The holder body has a heat transfer projection that protrudes toward one side of the pouch. The heat transfer protrusion, when the pouch is heated and expands, contacts approximately the center of the pouch in a plan view, thereby causing a depression on one side of the pouch. Pouch holder.

3. It comprises a retaining body that surrounds the outer circumference of the pouch, and a clamping means provided on the retaining body, The clamping means, when a predetermined pressing force is applied toward the pouch, clamps the pouch together with the holder body. The holder body has a mounting portion on which the pouch is placed, The inner surface of the mounting portion is provided with a plurality of protrusions that contact the bottom of the pouch. Pouch holder.

4. The first clamping means and the second clamping means are configured as separate entities. The first clamping means and the second clamping means each include a first main body portion and a second main body portion exposed to the outside from the holder body, a first pressing portion and a second pressing portion connected to the first main body portion and the second main body portion, and a first pivot shaft portion and a second pivot shaft portion extending vertically from the first main body portion and the second main body portion, The first main body and the second main body are configured to be able to reciprocate and rotate around the first and second pivot shafts, respectively, by having the first and second pivot shafts pivotally supported on the holder body. The first pressing portion and the second pressing portion press the side seal portion against the holder body by the rotational movement of the first main body and the second main body, respectively. The pouch holder according to claim 1.

5. The first clamping means and the second clamping means are provided adjacent to each other. The first main body is provided with an interlocking projection that extends toward the second clamping means and faces the inner surface of the second main body, The interlocking projection presses the second main body with the rotational movement of the first main body, causing the second main body to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotational direction of the first main body. The pouch holder according to claim 4.

6. When the interlocking projection is in contact with the second main body, the distance from the central axis of the first pivot shaft to the contact portion between the interlocking projection and the second main body is configured to be longer than the distance from the central axis of the second pivot shaft to the contact portion. The pouch holder according to claim 5.

7. The second pressing portion is provided with multiple claw-shaped projections extending vertically toward the side sealing portion. A pouch holder according to any one of claims 4 to 6.

8. At least one of the first main body and the second main body is provided with a small window portion formed to penetrate in the front-to-back direction. A pouch holder according to any one of claims 4 to 6.

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