Labeled containers

Abstract

To provide a labeled container in which it is easy to check whether the label is present when viewed from above while a label display area is secured.SOLUTION: In a labeled container 100, a label 20 includes a first label part 21 adhered to a body part 15 of a container 10 and a second label part 22 adhered to a shoulder part 14 of the container 10, the second label part 22 has an opposing surface facing the shoulder part 14, the opposing surface includes an adhesive area and a weakly adhesive area or non-adhesive area with weaker adhesive strength than the adhesive area, the second label part 22 has a connection part connected to the first label part 21, a first end part located opposite the connection part, and a second end part and a third end part located on both ends in the width direction intersecting the direction from the connection part to the first end part, the weakly adhesive area or non-adhesive area is provided on the opposing surface along at least the second end part and the third end part, and the second label part 22 is adhered along the shoulder part while overlapping the shoulder part in the vertical direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a labeled container. [Background Art]

[0002] For products containing various articles such as confectionery, cosmetics, medicines, and beverages in a container (adherend), as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2006-213376 (Patent Document 1), a label (POP label) having a portion protruding from the product may be attached in some cases.

[0003] Products with the above label attached are packaged in case-shaped packing boxes and distributed. The boxed products are taken out of the packing boxes at retail stores and the like, and displayed individually. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2006-213376 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0005] Labels are sometimes required to carry not only designs such as product logos, but also statutory indications such as JAN codes, recycling marks, and ingredient information; in such cases, it is required to secure (increase) the display area of the label.

[0006] In addition, when a product is sold, the above statutory indications and the like require that the label is not peeled off from the container and remains adhered to the container. For this reason, when packaging products into packing boxes in the manufacturing process, checks are performed to confirm whether the label is peeled off or not, and whether the label is present.

[0007] Specifically, multiple products are arranged in a packaging box that opens upwards, and images of the multiple products are taken from above through the opening to check for the presence or absence of labels using image inspection. Alternatively, an operator can visually inspect multiple products from above through the opening to check for the presence or absence of labels.

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

[0009] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the object of this invention is to provide a labeled container that ensures sufficient display area for the label while allowing easy confirmation of the presence or absence of a label when viewed from above. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] A labeled container according to this disclosure is a container having a label attached to it, which includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the upper part of the first portion. The label is attached to the container so as to span from the first portion to the second portion. The label comprises a first label portion attached to the first portion and a second label portion provided so as to be connected to the first label portion and attached to the second portion. The second label portion has an opposing surface facing the second portion. The opposing surface includes an adhesive region and a weakly adhesive region or non-adhesive region with weaker adhesive force than the adhesive region. The weakly adhesive region or non-adhesive region is provided so as to include a portion along at least a part of the peripheral edge of the opposing surface. The second label portion has a connecting portion connected to the first label portion and a first end located on the opposite side of the connecting portion from the side on which the first label portion is located, and has second and third ends located on both ends in the width direction intersecting the direction from the connecting portion toward the first end. The weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region is provided on the opposing surface along at least the second end and the third end. The adhesive region is provided in the center of the opposing surface in the width direction. The first portion is the body of the container. The second portion is the shoulder of the container. The shoulder extends in a direction intersecting the vertical direction and has a shape in which the circumference decreases as it goes upward. The second label portion is attached along the shoulder, overlapping the shoulder in the vertical direction.

[0011] In a labeled container based on the above disclosure, the second label portion may be attached to the shoulder portion such that the second end and the third end are raised away from the shoulder portion.

[0012] In a labeled container according to the above disclosure, the adhesive area may be provided in the center of the opposing surfaces in the width direction, such that the weakly adhesive area or the non-adhesive area is located along the connecting portion between the adhesive portion provided on the first label and the adhesive area in the direction in which the first label portion and the second label portion are aligned.

[0013] In a labeled container according to the above disclosure, the adhesive area may be provided in the center of the opposing surfaces in the width direction, such that a portion of the outer edge of the adhesive area is aligned with the center of the first end.

[0014] In a labeled container according to the above disclosure, a pair of constricted portions may be provided on both outer sides of the connection portion. In this case, the pair of constricted portions is preferably composed of a pair of first sides of the first label portion connected to both ends of the connection portion in the width direction, and a pair of inclined portions connecting the second and third ends to both ends of the connection portion in the width direction, and the pair of inclined portions is preferably inclined outward in the width direction as it moves from both ends of the connection portion in the width direction toward the first end. Furthermore, in the width direction, the width from the second end to the third end is preferably greater than the width of the first label portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a labeled container that ensures sufficient display area for the label while allowing easy confirmation of the presence or absence of a label when viewed from above. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a front view of a labeled container according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the labeled container, as seen along arrow II shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view of the label along the line III-III shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view of the label along the IV-IV line. [Figure 5] This is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 1, as seen from the front side. [Figure 6] This is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 1, as seen from the back side. [Figure 7] It is a top view of the labeled container according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 8] It is a top view showing a state where a plurality of the labeled containers according to Embodiment 1 are packed in a packing box. [Figure 9] It is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 2 as seen from the back surface side. [Figure 10] It is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 3 as seen from the front surface side. [Figure 11] It is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 4 as seen from the back surface side. [Figure 12] It is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 5 as seen from the back surface side. [Figure 13] It is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 6 as seen from the back surface side. [Figure 14] It is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 7 as seen from the back surface side.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, identical or common portions are denoted by the same reference symbols in the drawings, and description thereof will not be repeated.

[0018] (Embodiment 1) Fig. 1 is a front view of the labeled container according to Embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the labeled container viewed along the arrow II shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the label taken along line III-III shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the label taken along line IV-IV shown in Fig. 1. The labeled container 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 1, the labeled container 100 according to Embodiment 1 includes a container 10 as an adherend and a label 20.

[0020] The container 10 includes a container body 11 and a lid 17. The container body 11 has an axial direction parallel to the height direction. In the axial direction, the container body 11 has one end 11a and the other end 11b. The container body 11 has a mouth portion 12, a neck portion 13, a shoulder portion 14 as a second portion, and a body portion 15 as a first portion. These parts, the mouth portion 12, the neck portion 13, the shoulder portion 14, and the body portion 15, are continuous in order from the one end 11a side along the axial direction.

[0021] The opening 12 is located on one end 11a side of the container body 11. The opening 12 opens toward the side opposite to the side where the body 15 is located. The inner circumference of the opening 12 is approximately constant. The opening 12 is the part that is covered by the lid 17.

[0022] The body portion 15 is located on the other end 11b side of the container body 11. The overall shape of the body portion 15 is larger than the overall shape of the mouth portion 12. The body portion 15 includes the part of the container body 11 where the circumference is maximum. In Embodiment 1, the body portion 15 is provided as an example where the circumference of the container body 11 is substantially constant along the axial direction, but is not limited to this. The body portion 15 may be provided with a recessed portion that is partially recessed inward. Furthermore, the body portion 15 may be provided with a portion where the circumference initially increases towards the other end 11b side, and then decreases further towards the other end 11b of the container body 11 from the portion with the maximum circumference.

[0023] The shoulder portion 14 is connected to the torso portion 15. More specifically, the shoulder portion 14 is connected to the upper part of the torso portion 15. The shoulder portion 14 is designed so that its circumference decreases towards one side in the axial direction (towards the mouth portion 12). When viewed in a cross section parallel to the axial direction, the shoulder portion 14 has a shape that curves inward towards one side in the axial direction. A ridge line 16 is provided at the boundary between the shoulder portion 14 and the torso portion 15.

[0024] The neck portion 13 connects the mouth portion 12 and the shoulder portion 14. The neck portion 13 extends in a substantially straight line when viewed in a cross-section parallel to the axial direction. The neck portion 13 may be provided such that its circumference decreases towards one side in the axial direction, or it may be provided so that its circumference is substantially constant.

[0025] The container body 11 contains liquids such as beverages, seasonings, or medicinal solutions. However, the contents contained in the container body 11 are not limited to these; any gel-like or granular substance can be used as appropriate, as long as it can be removed from the opening 12.

[0026] The container body 11 can be made of, for example, a recyclable plastic container such as a PET bottle, a glass container such as a glass bottle, or a paper or metal container.

[0027] The label 20 is attached to the container 10 so as to span the body (first part) 15 and the shoulder portion 14 (second part) of the container 10. The label 20 comprises a first label portion 21 that is attached to the body portion 15 and a second label portion 22 that is attached to the shoulder portion 14.

[0028] The first label portion 21 is entirely attached to the body portion 15. The second label portion 22 is partially attached to the shoulder portion 14. More specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the central part of the second label portion 22 in the width direction DR1 is adhered to the shoulder portion 14, and as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4, the second label portion 22 is attached to the shoulder portion 14 such that at least both ends of the second label portion 22 in the width direction DR1 (the second end 22c and the third end 22d (see Figure 5) described later) are separated from the shoulder portion 14. In this way, at least a part of the periphery of the second label portion 22 separates from (lifts up from) the shoulder portion 14, thus preventing the container 1 from being attached. A beautifully adhered state can be achieved without being affected by the curved shape or unevenness of the container 10. In addition, the part that is raised from the shoulder portion 14 is easy to grasp, and the label 20 is easy to peel off after use. Furthermore, the second label portion 22 is partially non-adherent or weakly adhered to the container 10 (specifically the shoulder portion 14) by the non-adherent region R2 (see Figure 6) or weakly adhesive region described later, thereby suppressing the influence of the curved shape or unevenness of the container 10 as described above.

[0029] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the label 20 includes a base material 31, an adhesive layer 32, and a non-adhesive treatment layer 33. The base material 31 can be plain paper, synthetic paper, metallized paper, gloss paper, synthetic resin film, etc., as appropriate. As the synthetic resin film, for example, polyolefin-based films such as polyethylene, polypropylene, cyclic olefins, and copolymer polymers containing polyethylene, polyester-based films such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide-based films, and polystyrene-based films can be used.

[0030] The base material 31 has a front surface 31a and a back surface 31b. The front surface 31a of the base material 31 is provided with a design layer, such as a recycling mark and / or ingredient information. The design layer may also include a trademark logo. The design layer may also be provided on the back surface 31b, as long as it is visible from the front surface 31a side.

[0031] The adhesive layer 32 is provided on the entire back surface 31b of the substrate 31. A non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is partially provided on the adhesive layer 32, as will be described later. When a design layer is provided on the back surface 31b as described above, the adhesive layer 32 is provided so as to cover the design layer. Alternatively, as will be described later, a weak-adhesion treatment layer that weakens the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer 32 may be provided instead of the non-adhesion treatment layer 33. The adhesive layer 32 may also be partially omitted or reduced to create a non-adhesion region R2 or a weak-adhesion region.

[0032] Figure 5 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 1, seen from the front side. Figure 6 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 1, seen from the back side. The details of the label 20 according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 6.

[0033] As shown in Figure 5, the first label portion 21 has a substantially rectangular shape. The first label portion 21 includes an upper end portion 21f, a lower end portion 21e, and a pair of side ends 21c and 21d in its outer shape.

[0034] The second label portion 22 is provided so as to be connected to the first label portion 21. The second label portion 22 has a connecting portion 22e connected to the first label portion 21, a first end portion 22f located on the opposite side of the connecting portion 22e from the side where the first label portion 21 is located, a second end portion 22c located at both ends in the width direction DR1, and a third end portion 22d. The second end portion 22c is located on one side in the width direction DR1, and the third end portion 22d is located on the other side in the width direction DR1.

[0035] Furthermore, the width direction DR1 mentioned above is a direction that intersects the first direction from the connection portion 22e toward the first end portion 22f, and more specifically, a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0036] The label 20 is provided with a pair of constricted portions 23 on both outer sides of the connecting portion 22e in the width direction DR1. This prevents wrinkles from forming in the folded portion when the second label portion 22 is folded and adhered to the shoulder portion 14.

[0037] The pair of constricted portions 23 are composed of the pair of first side portions 25 and the pair of inclined portions 24. The pair of first side portions 25 are composed of the upper end portions 21f of the first label portion 21 and protrude outward in the width direction DR1 from both ends of the connecting portion 22e in the width direction DR1. The pair of inclined portions 24 are inclined outward in the width direction DR1 as they move from both ends of the connecting portion 22e in the width direction DR1 toward the first end portion 22f.

[0038] The pair of inclined sections 24 connect the lower ends of the second end 22c and the third end 22d to both ends of the connecting section. Specifically, the inclined section 24 located on one side of the width direction DR1 connects the lower end of the second end 22c (the end located on the first label section 21 side) to the end of the connecting section 22e located on the other side of the width direction DR1. The inclined section 24 located on the other side of the width direction DR1 connects the lower end of the third end 22d (the end located on the first label section 21 side) to the end of the connecting section 22e located on the other side of the width direction DR1.

[0039] A rounded edge (R-shaped portion) 26 is provided at the connection between the pair of inclined portions 24 and the pair of first edges 25. The R-shaped portion 26 is provided so as to bulge inward in the width direction DR1. The provision of the R-shaped portion 26 makes it possible to suppress the formation of cracks starting from the connection between the pair of inclined portions 24 and the pair of first edges 25 when stress is applied to the connection. Specifically, for example, when the label 20 is peeled off the container 10 by pinching the second label portion 22, it is possible to suppress the formation of cracks in the label 20.

[0040] In the width direction DR1, the width of the second label portion 22 located on the first end portion 22f side is greater than the width of the first label portion 21. More specifically, the width from the second end portion 22c to the third end portion 22d is greater than the width from the side end portion 21c to the side end portion 21d.

[0041] As described above, by making the width dimension of the second label section 22 larger than the width dimension of the first label section 21, a larger display area for the label 20 can be secured. This allows for the appropriate placement of design layers such as the recycling mark and / or ingredient information, as described above. Furthermore, increasing the display area of ​​the label 20 improves its eye-catching appeal. The large exposed top makes it easier to grasp and peel off.

[0042] The specific dimensions of the label 20 before application are as follows: the length L1 from the lower end 21e of the first label portion 21 to the first end 22f of the second label portion 22 is, for example, approximately 70 mm. The width L2 from the second end 22c to the third end 22d is, for example, approximately 40 mm. The length L3 from the connecting portion 22e to the first end 22f is, for example, approximately 25 mm.

[0043] The length L4 from the second end 22c to the side end 21c along the width direction DR1, and the length L5 from the third end 22d to the side end 21d along the width direction DR1, are approximately equal, for example, between 2 mm and 5 mm.

[0044] By using these dimensions, the stiffness of the label 20 can be appropriately ensured. When attaching the label 20 to the container 10, the first label portion 21 is attached to the body portion 15, and then the second label portion 22 is folded and attached to the shoulder portion 14. By ensuring a certain degree of stiffness in the label 20, the posture of the label 20 can be kept stable from the time the first label portion 21 is attached to the body portion 15 until the step of folding the second label portion 22 is reached. This allows the second label portion 22 to be stably attached to the shoulder portion 14. In addition, because the stiffness of the label 20 is appropriate, the second label portion 22 can be folded stably when folding it.

[0045] As shown in Figure 6, the back side of the label 20 is provided with an adhesive layer 32 and a non-adhesive treatment layer 33. The adhesive layer 32 is provided over the entire back surface 31b of the substrate 31 described above. That is, the adhesive layer 32 is provided over both the portion of the back surface 31b corresponding to the first label portion 21 and the portion of the back surface 31b corresponding to the second label portion 22.

[0046] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is partially provided on the adhesive layer 32. The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is formed by applying a surface treatment liquid, such as a liquid containing a release agent such as silicone resin (e.g., UV-curing ink) or a coating liquid containing fine particles (e.g., matte ink), to a predetermined area of ​​the adhesive layer 32.

[0047] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided on the back surface of the second label portion 22 (the surface facing the shoulder portion 14 when attached), including a portion along the periphery of the back surface. The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided on at least both sides of the back surface in the width direction DR1. More specifically, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided on the second end 22c side, the first end 22f side, and the third end 22d side. On the back surface of the second label portion 22, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided from the inclined portion 24 located on one side of the pair of inclined portions 24 in the width direction DR1, clockwise along the periphery of the second label portion 22, to the inclined portion 24 located on the other side of the pair of inclined portions 24 in the width direction DR1.

[0048] With the adhesive layer 32 and non-adhesive treatment layer 33 provided in this manner, the portion of the adhesive layer 32 exposed from the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 functions as an adhesive region that contributes to the adhesion of the label 20 to the container 10. In the second label portion 22, the adhesive region R1 is formed in the center of the back surface of the second label portion 22 in the width direction DR1.

[0049] Furthermore, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 functions as a non-adhesive region that prevents the label 20 from adhering to the container 10. The non-adhesive region R2 is provided in the same position as the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 and is located around the adhesive region R1. More specifically, the non-adhesive region R2 is formed on the first end 22f side, the second end 22c side, and the third end 22d side of the back surface of the second label portion 22. Note that in the second label portion 22, the area of ​​the non-adhesive region R2 is larger than that of the adhesive region R1.

[0050] Figure 7 is a top view of a labeled container according to Embodiment 1. As shown in Figure 7, when the labeled container 100 is viewed from above, the first label portion 21 is not visible because it is attached along the circumferential surface of the body, and the second label portion 22 is mainly visible. When the labeled container 100 is viewed from above, on the side to which the second label portion 22 is attached, the maximum length L6 from the edge of the shoulder portion 14 (ridge line 16 between the shoulder portion 14 and the body portion 15) to the first end portion 22f is preferably 3 mm or more, more preferably 5 mm or more, and even more preferably 10 mm or more. This allows for a larger inspection area to be secured when checking the presence or absence of the label 20 from above the labeled container 100. As a result, even when the first label portion 21 is difficult to see, the presence or absence of the label 20, which consists of the first label portion 21 and the second label portion 22, can be confirmed more reliably.

[0051] In addition, the non-adhesive layer 33 formed as described above prevents both ends of the second label portion 22 in the width direction DR1 from adhering to the shoulder portion 14 of the container 10, causing them to separate from the shoulder portion 14. This makes the outline of the second label portion 22 clearer when viewed from above. This effect is more pronounced when the container 10 is a round bottle. As a result, for example, when photographing a labeled container 100 from above and checking for the presence or absence of the label 20 from the captured image, it becomes easier to determine whether or not the label 20 is present.

[0052] Figure 8 is a top view showing multiple labeled containers according to Embodiment 1 packed in a packaging box. Referring to Figure 8, the inspection process for checking for the presence or absence of the label 20 will be described.

[0053] As shown in Figure 8, when inspecting for the presence or absence of a label 20, multiple labeled containers 100 are arranged in a packing box 200 that is open upwards, and the multiple labeled containers 100 are imaged from above through the opening to confirm the presence or absence of a label by image inspection.

[0054] When multiple labeled containers 100 are arranged side by side in a packaging box 200, the labels 20 may not all face the same direction but may face random directions. Even in such cases, as described above, the clear outline of the second label portion 22 makes it easy to determine the presence or absence of the label 20 when imaging the labeled container 100 from above and checking the presence or absence of the label 20 from the captured image.

[0055] As described above, the label 20 according to Embodiment 1 can secure a display area by having a first label portion 21 and a second label portion 22. In addition, on the back surface of the second label portion 22, non-adhesive areas are provided on the first end 22f side, the second end 22c side, and the third end 22d side. As a result, when the label is attached to an object, the outline of the second label portion 22 can be clearly seen from above, as described above. This makes it easy to confirm the presence or absence of the label 20 when viewed from above.

[0056] In the above description, an example was given of checking for the presence or absence of the label 20 by imaging the labeled container 100 from above. However, the presence or absence of the label 20 can also be checked visually from above. In this case as well, the presence or absence of the label 20 can be easily determined by checking the second label portion 22.

[0057] (Embodiment 2) Figure 9 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 2, seen from the back side. The label 20A according to Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to Figure 9.

[0058] As shown in Figure 9, the label 20A according to Embodiment 2 differs from the label 20 according to Embodiment 1 in that the area in the second label portion 22 where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided is different. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0059] In label 20A, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided in an annular shape so as to surround the central part of the back surface of the second label portion 22. At the central part of the back surface of the second label portion 22, the adhesive layer 32 is exposed from the non-adhesive treatment layer 33, thereby forming an adhesive region R1 at the central part of the back surface of the second label portion 22. In addition, a non-adhesive region R2 is formed so as to surround the above central part.

[0060] Even when configured as described above, the label 20A according to Embodiment 2 provides substantially the same effects as the label 20 according to Embodiment 1. In addition, compared to Embodiment 1, the non-adhesive area is enlarged and the adhesive area is reduced, which further suppresses the formation of wrinkles in the second label portion 22 when the second label portion 22 is adhered to the shoulder portion 14.

[0061] (Embodiment 3) Figure 10 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 3, as seen from the front side. The label 20B according to Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to Figure 10.

[0062] As shown in Figure 10, the label 20B according to Embodiment 3 differs from the label 20 according to Embodiment 1 in that it has a pair of notches 27 instead of a pair of constricted portions 23. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0063] The pair of notches 27 are provided so as to approach each other at an oblique angle from the side ends 21c and 21d of the first label portion 21. The pair of notches 27 have a pair of inclined lines 271 and a pair of curled portions 272.

[0064] The pair of inclined lines 271 are inclined so as they move toward each other in the width direction DR1 from the side ends 21c and 21d toward the first end 22f of the second label portion 22. The pair of inclined lines 271 extend to reach a virtual line VL connecting the lower end of the second end 22c and the lower end of the third end 22d of the second label portion 22. The upper end position of the pair of inclined lines 271 may be in a position that coincides with the virtual line VL, or it may be located on the first end 22f side of the second label portion 22 that is closer to the virtual line VL.

[0065] The pair of curled portions 272 are connected to the upper ends of the pair of inclined lines 271 and curl outward in the width direction DR1. The presence of the pair of curled portions 272 prevents the label from tearing from the inclined lines 271 when the second label portion 22 is pinched and the label 20 is peeled off from the container 10.

[0066] Even when configured as described above, the label 20B according to Embodiment 3 can achieve substantially the same effects as the label 20 according to Embodiment 1. In addition, when attached, the portion of the first label portion 21 located outside the pair of inclined lines 271 (the substantially triangular portion located outside the pair of inclined lines 271, between the inclined lines 271 and the imaginary line VL) lifts up from the container 10, thereby enhancing its eye-catching appeal.

[0067] (Embodiment 4) Figure 11 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 4, seen from the back side. The label 20C according to Embodiment 4 will be described with reference to Figure 11.

[0068] As shown in Figure 11, the label 20C according to Embodiment 4 differs from the label 20 according to Embodiment 1 mainly in the area where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided. The other configurations are almost the same.

[0069] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided in a substantially arc shape (more specifically, a U-shape) so as to extend from one end of the second label portion 22 in the width direction DR1 toward the connection portion 22e, and further toward the other end of the second label portion 22 in the width direction DR1. Specifically, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided so as to extend from the second end portion 22c side, passing sequentially through the inclined portion 24 located on one side of the width direction DR1, the connection portion 22e, and the inclined portion 24 located on the other side of the width direction DR1, to the third end portion 22d side.

[0070] As a result, the adhesive region R1 is formed in a roughly semi-oval shape, such as a roughly semi-circular shape, a roughly semi-elliptical shape, or a roughly semi-track shape, and a non-adhesive region R2 is formed around it. The adhesive region R1 is provided such that a part of its outer edge is aligned with the central part of the first end portion 22f, and the non-adhesive region R2 is formed around the other outer edge.

[0071] Furthermore, in Embodiment 4, the smaller of the angles formed by the inclined portion 24 and the first side portion 25 is larger than that in Embodiment 1. In the state before adhesion, the tip (lower end) of the adhesive region R1 reaches the imaginary line VL1 connecting the lower end of the second end portion 22c and the lower end of the third end portion 22d. However, the tip of the adhesive region R1 is not limited to this position and may be located on the connection portion 22e side of the imaginary line VL1, or on the first end portion 22f side of the imaginary line VL1.

[0072] The distance from the first end portion 22f to the tip of the adhesive area R1 may be longer than the distance from the tip of the adhesive area R1 to the connecting portion 22e. In this case, the area of ​​the adhesive area R1 can be secured, and the second label portion 22 can be attached to the shoulder portion 14 more reliably.

[0073] Even when configured as described above, the label 20C according to Embodiment 4 can achieve substantially the same effect as the label 20 according to Embodiment 1.

[0074] (Embodiment 5) Figure 12 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 5, seen from the back side. The label 20D according to Embodiment 5 will be described with reference to Figure 12.

[0075] The label 20D according to Embodiment 5 differs from the label 20C according to Embodiment 4 in the area where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0076] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 includes an overhang that extends from the second label portion 22 side to the first label portion 21 side. This overhang is provided to protrude from the central part of the connecting portion 22e toward the lower end portion 21e of the first label portion 21. The lower end of the overhang has a tapered shape. The distance from the first end portion 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1 and the distance from the tip of the adhesive region R1 to the tip of the overhang may be approximately the same.

[0077] Even with the above configuration, substantially the same effects as the label 20C according to Embodiment 4 can be obtained. Furthermore, by providing an overhang portion, when attaching the second label portion 22 to the shoulder portion 14, the connection portion 22e side of the second label portion 22 can be neatly curved relative to the first label portion 21, thereby suppressing the formation of wrinkles.

[0078] Furthermore, by making the distance from the first end portion 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1 and the distance from the tip of the adhesive region R1 to the tip of the overhang portion approximately the same, it is possible to prevent the length of the overhang portion toward the lower end portion 21e from becoming too long. This also allows the connection portion 22e side of the second label portion 22 to be smoothly curved relative to the first label portion 21, as described above, and suppresses the formation of wrinkles.

[0079] (Embodiment 6) Figure 13 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 6, seen from the back side. The label 20E according to Embodiment 6 will be described with reference to Figure 13.

[0080] As shown in Figure 13, the label 20E according to Embodiment 6 differs from the label 20D according to Embodiment 5 in that the width of the connecting portion 22e in the width direction DR1 is larger, thereby increasing the width of the overhang. The other configurations are substantially the same. Note that the length of the portion along the first end 22f at the outer edge of the adhesive region R1 is longer than the length from the first end 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1.

[0081] Even with the above configuration, substantially the same effect as the label 20C according to Embodiment 5 can be obtained.

[0082] In addition, the protruding portion of the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 that extends from the second label portion 22 to the first label portion 21 may be omitted.

[0083] (Embodiment 7) Figure 14 is a plan view of the label according to Embodiment 7, seen from the back side. The label 20F according to Embodiment 7 will be described with reference to Figure 14.

[0084] As shown in Figure 14, the label 20F according to Embodiment 7 differs from that of Embodiment 1 in that the pair of first edges 25 are inclined such that the width DR1 in the width direction widens towards the lower end 21e, and the area where the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided is different. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0085] The non-adhesive treatment layer 33 is provided in the second label portion 22, substantially similar to Embodiment 4, passing sequentially from the second end portion 22c side through the inclined portion 24 located on one side of the width direction DR1, the connecting portion 22e, and the inclined portion 24 located on the other side of the width direction DR1, to the third end portion 22d side. In addition, the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 has an overhang portion that extends from the connecting portion 22e toward the first label portion 21 side. The overhang portion is provided between the connecting portion 22e and the line connecting the lower ends of the pair of first side portions 25. Note that the overhang portion may be omitted.

[0086] In this case, the length of the portion along the first end 22f at the outer edge of the adhesive region R1 is shorter than the length from the first end 22f to the tip of the adhesive region R1.

[0087] Even with this configuration, the label 20F according to Embodiment 7 provides substantially the same effects as that of Embodiment 1. In addition, as described above, because the pair of first side portions 25 are inclined, even when the connecting portion 22e is offset in the height direction from the ridge line 16 and the first label portion 21 is attached to the body portion 15, the second label portion 22 can be neatly curved relative to the first label portion 21 when the second label portion 22 is attached to the shoulder portion 14, thereby suppressing the formation of wrinkles.

[0088] (Other variations) In the embodiments 1 to 7 described above, the container 10 was described as having a round bottle shape, with the first label portion 21 attached to the body portion 15 and the second label portion 22 attached to the shoulder portion 14, but the invention is not limited to this. The container 10 may also be a packaging box having a top surface and sides, in which case the first label portion 21 may be attached to the side and the second label portion 22 may be attached to the top surface. When the container 10 has a round bottle shape, in particular, by having at least a part of the periphery of the second label portion 22 separate from the shoulder portion 14, the effect of making the contour of the second label portion 22 clearer when viewed from above can be made to be more pronounced.

[0089] Furthermore, while embodiments 1 to 7 described above illustrate the case where a non-adhesive region R2 is formed by providing a non-adhesive treatment layer 33, the invention is not limited to this. Instead of the non-adhesive treatment layer 33, a weak-adhesive treatment layer that weakens the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer 32 may be provided. The weak-adhesive treatment layer can be formed by reducing the amount of the surface treatment liquid used when forming the non-adhesive treatment layer 33 and by reducing the thickness of the surface treatment liquid. In this case, the weak-adhesive treatment layer functions as a weak-adhesive region with weaker adhesive strength than the adhesive region R1. Moreover, even without providing a weak-adhesive treatment layer, a weak-adhesive region may be provided by weakening the adhesive strength in the portion that becomes the non-adhesive region R2, for example, by making the adhesive layer 32 thinner.

[0090] Furthermore, in embodiments 1 to 7 described above, the case in which a non-adhesive region R2 is formed by providing a non-adhesive treatment layer 33 was explained as an example, but the non-adhesive region R2 may also be formed by not providing the adhesive layer 32 itself in the part that becomes the non-adhesive region R2.

[0091] The embodiments described herein are illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are included. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0092] 10 Container, 11 Container body, 11a One end, 11b The other end, 12 Mouth, 13 Neck, 14 Shoulder, 15 Body, 16 Ridge, 17 Lid, 20, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, 20F Label, 21 First label section, 21c, 21d Side end, 21e Bottom end, 21f Top end, 22 Second label section, 22c Second end, 22d Third end, 22e Connection section, 22f First end, 23 Constriction, 24 Inclined section, 25 First edge, 26 R section, 27 Notch line, 31 Base material, 31a Front surface, 31b Back surface, 32 Adhesive layer, 33 Non-adhesive treatment layer, 100 Container with label, 271 Inclined line, 272 Curl section.

Claims

1. A labeled container having a label attached to it, which includes a first part and a second part connected to the upper part of the first part, The label is affixed to the container so as to span from the first portion to the second portion. The label comprises a first label portion attached to the first portion and a second label portion provided in connection with the first label portion and attached to the second portion. The second label portion has an opposing surface that faces the second portion, The opposing surface includes an adhesive region and a weakly adhesive region or non-adhesive region with weaker adhesive strength than the adhesive region. The weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region is provided to include a portion along at least a part of the peripheral edge of the opposing surface, The second label portion has a connecting portion connected to the first label portion, a first end located on the opposite side of the connecting portion from the side on which the first label portion is located, and second and third ends located on both ends in the width direction intersecting the direction from the connecting portion toward the first end. The weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region is provided on the opposing surface along at least the second end and the third end, The adhesive region is provided in the central part of the opposing surfaces in the width direction, The first part is the body of the container, The second part is the shoulder portion of the container, The shoulder portion extends in a direction intersecting the vertical direction and has a shape in which the circumference decreases as it goes upward. A labeled container, wherein the second label portion is attached along the shoulder portion in a vertical direction, overlapping the shoulder portion.

2. The labeled container according to claim 1, wherein the second label portion is attached to the shoulder portion with the second end and third end portions raised from the shoulder portion.

3. The labeled container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the adhesive region is provided in the center of the opposing surfaces in the width direction, with the weakly adhesive region or the non-adhesive region located along the connecting portion between the adhesive region and the adhesive region in the direction in which the first label portion and the second label portion are aligned.

4. The labeled container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the adhesive region is provided in the center of the opposing surface in the width direction, with a portion of the outer edge of the adhesive region aligned with the center of the first end.

5. A pair of constricted portions are provided on both outer sides of the aforementioned connecting portion. The pair of constricted portions are composed of a pair of first side portions of the first label portion connected to both ends of the connecting portion in the width direction, and a pair of inclined portions connecting the second end and the third end to both ends of the connecting portion in the width direction. The pair of inclined portions are inclined so as they move from both ends of the connecting portion toward the first end in the width direction, they move toward the outside in the width direction. The labeled container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the width direction, the width from the second end to the third end is greater than the width of the first label portion.

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