Pulp mold for home appliance packaging

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pulp mold for home appliance packaging. The pulp mold comprises: a plate part including a central plate and side plates disposed on both side surfaces of the central plate to be folded with respect to the central plate; and a support part protruding from the plate part to contact and support a home appliance. By the pulp mold, an electronic device may be wrapped in three directions through a simple operation of folding the side plates.

Description

Pulp mold for home appliance packaging

[0001] The present invention relates to a pulp mold for packaging home appliances, and more particularly, to a pulp mold for packaging home appliances that protects home appliances by replacing a plastic material cushioning material.

[0002]

[0003] Because home appliances are generally highly susceptible to shock, they are packaged in boxes for sale and transportation to protect them. These boxes are typically made of paper, and plastic cushioning materials like Expanded Polystyrene (ESP) and Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) are used inside the boxes to support the appliance and protect it from impact.

[0004] Recently, to meet environmentally friendly regulations, eco-friendly cushioning materials are being developed to replace plastic ones. A representative example is pulp molds, made by molding a raw pulp solution made from natural pulp or waste paper, then dehydrating and drying it. These pulp molds are made from eco-friendly materials, making them easy to recycle and dispose of. Their excellent formability makes them widely used in packaging electronic devices.

[0005] Conventional pulp molds are primarily used for packaging small and lightweight electronic devices, preventing movement of the packaged electronic devices. However, for relatively heavy and bulky appliances, such as vacuum cleaner stations that collect dust, increasing the rigidity of the pulp mold to support these devices can lead to a decrease in cushioning performance.

[0006] In particular, when a heavy appliance is packaged and the load is concentrated on the corners of the appliance, the pulp mold is prone to damage, resulting in reduced cushioning performance. Furthermore, adding additional components, such as cushioning pads, to reinforce these corners can lead to reduced workability and an inability to meet environmental performance standards.

[0007]

[0008] The present invention was created to improve the problems of the conventional pulp mold for packaging home appliances as described above, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a pulp mold for packaging home appliances that can effectively support and cushion heavy home appliances.

[0009] In addition, the purpose is to provide a pulp mold for packaging home appliances that can wrap electronic devices in various directions with just a simple movement when packaging electronic devices.

[0010] In addition, the purpose is to provide a pulp mold for packaging home appliances that can effectively buffer impacts applied from various directions.

[0011]

[0012] In order to achieve the above-described purpose, a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to the present invention may include a plate portion including a central plate and side plates arranged on both sides of the central plate and folded with respect to the central plate; and a support portion protruding from the plate portion and supporting the home appliance in contact with the plate.

[0013] At this time, when the side plate is folded, the support part can wrap around at least two sides of the home appliance.

[0014] At this time, the support part may include a central support part arranged on the upper part of the central plate; and a side support part arranged on the upper part of the side plate.

[0015] At this time, the central support may include a main support that protrudes from the central plate by a predetermined height; a sub-support that protrudes lower than the main support; and a cover that protrudes higher than the main support and covers a longitudinal end of the home appliance.

[0016] In addition, the central support may further include a central inclined portion formed on a side of the main support portion and formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the central plate.

[0017] Meanwhile, the side support may include a main support portion protruding from the side plate at a predetermined height; and a side inclined portion formed on a side of the main support portion and inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the side plate.

[0018] At this time, when the side plate is folded, the central inclined portion and the side inclined portion can be supported by contact with each other.

[0019] Meanwhile, the central support may further include a fixing part formed on the central inclined part and coupled to the side inclined part.

[0020] Meanwhile, a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to the present invention may include a first pulp mold that wraps one side of the home appliance, including the plate portion and the support portion; and a second pulp mold that wraps the other side of the home appliance, including the plate portion and the support portion.

[0021] At this time, the central plate of the second pulp mold may include a plate body formed in a flat shape; and an insertion hole formed in the plate body.

[0022] Accordingly, when the side plate of the first pulp mold is folded while the home appliance is placed on the center plate of the first pulp mold, a buffer space of a predetermined height or greater can be formed between the plate portion of the first pulp mold and the home appliance.

[0023] In addition, when the central plate of the second pulp mold is placed on the home appliance and the side plates of the second pulp mold are folded, a buffer space having a predetermined height or greater can be formed between the plate portion of the first pulp mold and the plate portion of the second pulp mold and the home appliance.

[0024]

[0025] As described above, the pulp mold for packaging home appliances according to the present invention has a main support part that comes into contact with the home appliance and a sub-support part that is lower in height than the main support part, so that when an external impact is applied, primary cushioning is provided by deformation of the main support part, and secondary cushioning is provided by deformation of the sub-support part when the home appliance and the sub-support part come into contact, so that it has the effect of effectively supporting and cushioning heavy home appliances.

[0026] In addition, it is equipped with wing parts positioned at the center and on both sides of the center part, so that it has the effect of wrapping the three directions of the electronic device with just a simple action of folding the wing parts.

[0027] In addition, inclined surfaces are formed on both sides of the central portion and the sides of the wing portion so that the wing portions are in contact with and supported by each other when folded, and protrusions and grooves are formed on the inclined surfaces and fit together, so that there is an effect of effectively buffering impacts applied from various directions.

[0028]

[0029] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a state in which a first pulp mold is unfolded in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a folded state of a first pulp mold in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a state in which a second pulp mold is unfolded in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a folded state of a second pulp mold in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are drawings for explaining a process in which a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention wraps a home appliance.

[0034] FIGS. 7 to 9 are drawings for explaining a process of packaging a home appliance using a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035]

[0036] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0037] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0038] When describing the present invention, terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components. However, these components may not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component could be referred to as the "second component," and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the "first component."

[0039] The term "and / or" may include any combination of multiple related listed items or any one of multiple related listed items.

[0040] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it can be understood that it is directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components in between. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it can be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0041] The terminology used in this application is solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0042] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, and can be understood as not excluding in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries, such as those defined in the present application, may be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and, unless explicitly defined herein, may not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

[0044] In addition, the following examples are provided to more completely explain to a person having average knowledge in the art, and the shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

[0045]

[0046] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a first pulp mold is unfolded in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a first pulp mold is folded in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second pulp mold is unfolded in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second pulp mold is folded in a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 5 and 6 are drawings illustrating a process in which a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention wraps a home appliance, and FIGS. 7 to 9 are drawings illustrating a process in which a home appliance is packaged using a pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] A pulp mold for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 as follows.

[0048] A pulp mold (1) for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention is arranged to support a home appliance (2), and is inserted into a packaging box (3) together with the home appliance (2) to fix the home appliance (2) and protect it from impact.

[0049] For example, the home appliance (2) may be a large-volume, relatively heavy home appliance weighing more than 10 kg, such as a vacuum cleaner station that collects dust from a vacuum cleaner's dust bin, an air purifier, or an air conditioner. The packaging box (3) may be a commonly used packaging paper box.

[0050] In addition, the home appliance (2) is positioned between the front and rear arranged home appliance packaging pulp molds (1), and can be inserted into the interior of the packaging box (3) together with the home appliance packaging pulp mold (1).

[0051] The pulp mold (1) for packaging home appliances can have a size corresponding to the cross-sectional size of the packaging box (3). Accordingly, it can be fixed within the packaging box (3), and the home appliance (2) supported by the pulp mold (1) for packaging home appliances can also remain fixed within the packaging box (3).

[0052] Accordingly, the home appliance (2) is prevented from moving inside the packaging box (3) and shock applied from the outside can be cushioned.

[0053] The pulp mold (1) for packaging a home appliance may be called a cushioning member. In addition, the pulp mold (1) for packaging a home appliance may include a first pulp mold (10) for supporting the rear surface of the home appliance (2) and a first pulp mold (20) for supporting the front surface of the home appliance (2).

[0054] For example, the first pulp mold (10) may be configured to come into contact with the rear surface of the home appliance (2) and surround the rear surface of the home appliance (2). The first pulp mold (10) may support the home appliance (2) from the rear surface. The first pulp mold (10) may be referred to as a first buffer member or a rear buffer member.

[0055] The second pulp mold (20) may be configured to be in contact with the front side of the home appliance (2) and to surround the front side of the home appliance (2). The second pulp mold (20) may support the front side of the home appliance (2). The second pulp mold (20) may be referred to as a second buffer member or a front buffer member.

[0056] A pulp mold (1) for home appliance packaging can be formed into a reinforced material by adding additives such as cellulose to a pulp solution made primarily of pulp or waste paper. The pulp mold (1) for home appliance packaging can be formed in various ways. For example, the pulp mold (1) for home appliance packaging can be formed by pouring a pulp solution into a mold, vacuum forming, removing moisture, and then drying to complete the forming.

[0057] Below, the structure of the pulp mold (1) for packaging home appliances is described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0058]

[0059] The first pulp mold (10) can wrap one side of the home appliance (2). For example, the first pulp mold (10) can wrap the rear side of the home appliance (2).

[0060] The first pulp mold (10) includes a plate portion (100) and a support portion (200). At this time, the support portion (200) is positioned to protrude from the plate portion (100).

[0061] The plate portion (100) includes a central plate (110) and a side plate (120). Specifically, the central plate (110) and the side plates (120) may be formed in a flat shape. At this time, the side plates (120) are provided in pairs and are arranged on both sides of the central plate (110) with the central plate (110) at the center.

[0062] For example, the central plate (110) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular flat plate, and side plates (120) may be connected to each of the two sides in the short-axis direction of the central plate (110). In addition, the side plates (120) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular flat plate.

[0063] At this time, the longitudinal length of the central plate (110) may be formed to correspond to the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2). For example, the longitudinal length of the central plate (110) may be formed to be the same as the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2), or slightly longer than the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2). For example, the longitudinal length of the central plate (110) may be the same as the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2), or may be formed to be 2 cm or less longer than the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2).

[0064] In addition, the longitudinal length of the central plate (110) may be formed to be the same length as the longitudinal length of the side plate (120). Meanwhile, the axial width of the central plate (110) may be formed to be narrower than the axial width of the side plate (120). Preferably, the axial width of the central plate (110) may be less than half the axial width of the side plate (120).

[0065] Meanwhile, a folding line (115) may be formed between the central plate (110) and a pair of side plates (120). The folding line (115) may refer to a reference line along which the side plates (120) are folded with respect to the central plate (110). For example, the folding line (115) may be formed to a thickness thinner than the thickness of the central plate (110) and / or the side plates so that the side plates (120) can be easily folded. As another example, the folding line (115) may have slits or holes formed at regular intervals so that the side plates (120) can be easily folded.

[0066] Accordingly, a pair of side plates (120) can be folded with respect to the central plate (110). With this configuration, when the pair of side plates (120) are folded, the central plate (110) and the pair of side plates (120) can wrap around multiple surfaces of the home appliance (2).

[0067] Therefore, according to the present invention, a worker can wrap multiple sides of a home appliance (2) with just a simple action of folding the side plate (120), and there is an effect of effectively supporting and cushioning the home appliance (2).

[0068]

[0069] The support member (200) is positioned to protrude from the plate member (100) and comes into contact with the home appliance (2) to support the home appliance (2).

[0070] A plurality of support members (200) may be arranged on the plate member (100). Specifically, the support members (200) are formed in a shape that protrudes from the plate member (100) along the short axis direction of the plate member (100), and a plurality of support members (200) may be arranged in parallel along the long axis direction of the plate member (100).

[0071] For example, the support members (200) are symmetrically arranged at each of the longitudinal ends of the plate member (100). In addition, one or more support members (200) may be further arranged between a pair of support members (200) arranged at each longitudinal end.

[0072] Accordingly, the support member (200) can support both ends of the long axis of the home appliance (2). In addition, the support member (200) can also support the middle part of the long axis of the home appliance (2), thereby stably supporting the home appliance (2) and dispersing an externally applied shock through the plurality of support members (200).

[0073] The support (200) includes a central support (210) and a side support (220). Specifically, the central support (210) may be provided to protrude from the central plate (110), and the side support (220) may be provided to protrude from the side plate (120).

[0074] For example, the central support (210) may be placed on the upper side of the central plate (110), and the side support (220) may be placed on the upper side of the side plate (120).

[0075] At this time, the plate portion (100) and the support portion (200) may be formed as a single body, or may be formed separately and then bonded together. In addition, the plate portion (100) and the support portion (200) may be formed of the same material, or may be formed of different materials.

[0076] The central support (210) includes a main support (211) that protrudes from the central plate (110) at a predetermined height and a sub-support (212) that protrudes at a lower height than the main support (211). At this time, the main support (211) and the sub-support (212) may be formed integrally.

[0077] Accordingly, when a home appliance (2) is placed on top of the first pulp mold (10), the main support member (211) can be in contact with and support the home appliance (2). On the other hand, the sub-support member (212) can be spaced apart from the home appliance (2) at a predetermined distance.

[0078] With this configuration, one side of the home appliance (2) is mainly supported by the main support (211), and is configured to be supported by the sub-support (212) when the main support (211) is deformed, thereby providing a structure capable of step-wise buffering.

[0079]

[0080] Meanwhile, the central support (210) further includes a central inclined portion (214) formed on the side of the main support (211) and formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the central plate (110).

[0081] Specifically, the central slope (214) can be formed to have a slope that decreases in height as it approaches the side plate (120).

[0082] The central slope (214) may be formed at an angle of 30 degrees or more and 60 degrees or less with respect to the central plate (110). For example, the central slope (214) may be formed at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the central plate (110).

[0083] The central slope (214) can be in contact with the side support (220) when the side plate (120) is folded. Specifically, the central slope (214) can be in contact with the side slope (224) of the side support (220) and support each other when the side plate (120) is folded.

[0084] With this configuration, when the side plate (120) is folded, the central inclined portion (214) can contact and support the side support portion (220) so that the first pulp mold (10) can maintain a shape in which the home appliance (2) is wrapped. In addition, even if an external force is applied to the corner of the first pulp mold (10), the central inclined portion (214) can support the home appliance (2) by overlapping the side inclined portion (224) of the side support portion (220), thereby providing an effect of protecting the home appliance (2).

[0085]

[0086] Meanwhile, the central support (210) may further include a fixing portion (215) formed on the central slope (214) and coupled with a side slope (224) to be described later.

[0087] The fixing part (215) of the central support part (210) can be combined with the fixing part (225) of the side support part (220) when the side plate (120) is folded. For example, the fixing part (215) of the central support part (210) can be formed in a groove shape on the central inclined part (214) and can be fitted and combined with the fixing part (225) of the side support part (220) formed in a protrusion shape on the side inclined part (224). For another example, the fixing part (215) of the central support part (210) can be formed in a protrusion shape on the central inclined part (214) and can be fitted and combined with the fixing part (225) of the side support part (220) formed in a groove shape on the side inclined part (224).

[0088] With this configuration, when the side plate (120) is folded against the central plate (110), the central inclined portion (214) comes into contact with the side support portion (220), and the fixing portion (215) of the central support portion (210) and the fixing portion (225) of the side support portion (220) are fitted and joined, so that the combined state of the central support portion (210) and the side support portion (220) can be maintained.

[0089]

[0090] Meanwhile, the central support (210) has a higher protruding height than the main support (211) and may further include a cover (213) that covers the end of the home appliance (2).

[0091] The cover portion (213) is arranged at a longitudinal end of the central plate (110) and can accommodate at least a portion of the home appliance (2) therein. The protruding height of the cover portion (213) is formed higher than the height of the main support portion (211), so that it can cover the longitudinal end surface of the home appliance (2). That is, the cover portion (213) can cover at least a portion of both ends in the upper and lower directions of the home appliance (2).

[0092] With this configuration, the cover part (213) can protect both longitudinal sides of the home appliance (2) and protect the home appliance (2) from impact applied from the outside.

[0093]

[0094] The side support (220) includes a main support (221) that protrudes from the side plate (120) at a predetermined height and a sub-support (222) that protrudes lower than the main support (221). At this time, the main support (221) and the sub-support (222) may be formed integrally.

[0095] Accordingly, when the home appliance (2) is placed on top of the first pulp mold (10) and the side plate (120) is folded, the main support member (221) can be in contact with and support the home appliance (2). On the other hand, the sub-support member (222) can be spaced apart from the home appliance (2) by a predetermined distance.

[0096] With this configuration, the side of the home appliance (2) is mainly supported by the main support (221), and is configured to be supported by the sub-support (222) when the main support (221) is deformed, thereby providing a structure capable of step-wise buffering.

[0097]

[0098] Meanwhile, the side support (220) further includes a side inclined portion (224) formed on the side of the main support (221) and formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the side plate (120).

[0099] Specifically, the central slope (224) can be formed so that the height decreases as it approaches the central plate (110).

[0100] The side slope (224) can be formed at an angle of 30 degrees or more and 60 degrees or less with respect to the side plate (120). For example, the side slope (224) can be formed at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the side plate (120).

[0101] The sum of the inclination angles of the central slope (214) and the side slopes (224) may be 85 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less. Preferably, the sum of the inclination angles of the central slope (214) and the side slopes (224) may be 90 degrees. With this configuration, the central support (210) and the side support (220) can support two or more surfaces of the home appliance (2).

[0102] Therefore, according to the present invention, there is an effect of effectively buffering the home appliance (2) from impacts applied from various directions.

[0103] The side slope (224) can be supported by contacting the central slope (214) of the central support (210) when the side plate (120) is folded.

[0104] With this configuration, when the side plate (120) is folded, the side inclined portion (224) can contact and support the central inclined portion (214), thereby maintaining the shape in which the first pulp mold (10) wraps around the home appliance (2). In addition, even if an external force is applied to the corner of the first pulp mold (10), the central inclined portion (214) and the side inclined portion (224) can support it in an overlapping state, thereby enhancing the protection of the home appliance (2).

[0105]

[0106] Meanwhile, the side support (220) may further include a fixing member (225) formed on the side slope (224) and coupled with the central slope (214).

[0107] The fixing part (225) of the side support part (220) can be combined with the fixing part (215) of the central support part (210) when the side plate (120) is folded.

[0108] With this configuration, when the side plate (120) is folded against the central plate (110), the side inclined portion (224) comes into contact with the central support portion (210), and the fixing portion (225) of the side support portion (220) and the fixing portion (215) of the central support portion (210) are fitted and joined, so that the combined state of the central support portion (210) and the side support portion (220) can be maintained.

[0109]

[0110] Meanwhile, the side support (220) has a higher protruding height than the main support (221) and may further include a cover (223) that covers the end of the home appliance (2).

[0111] The cover portion (223) is arranged at the longitudinal end of the side plate (120) and can accommodate at least a portion of the home appliance (2) therein. The protruding height of the cover portion (223) is formed higher than the height of the main support portion (221), so that it can cover the longitudinal end surface of the home appliance (2). That is, the cover portion (223) can cover at least a portion of both ends in the upper and lower directions of the home appliance (2).

[0112] With this configuration, the cover part (223) can protect both longitudinal sides of the home appliance (2) and protect the home appliance (2) from impact applied from the outside.

[0113]

[0114] The second pulp mold (20) can wrap the other side of the home appliance (2). For example, the second pulp mold (20) can wrap the front side of the home appliance (2).

[0115] The second pulp mold (20) includes a plate portion (300) and a support portion (400). At this time, the support portion (400) is positioned to protrude from the plate portion (300).

[0116] The plate portion (300) includes a central plate (310) and a side plate (320). Specifically, the central plate (310) and the side plates (320) may be formed in a flat shape. At this time, the side plates (320) are provided in pairs and are arranged on both sides of the central plate (310) with the central plate (310) at the center.

[0117] For example, the central plate (310) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular flat plate, and side plates (320) may be connected to each of the two sides in the short-axis direction of the central plate (310). In addition, the side plates (320) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular flat plate.

[0118] At this time, the longitudinal length of the central plate (310) may be formed to correspond to the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2). For example, the central plate (310) of the second pulp mold (20) may be the same as the longitudinal length of the central plate (110) of the first pulp mold (10). At this time, the meaning of being the same is a concept including not only the length being completely the same but also the range of error that may occur during the production process. That is, the longitudinal length of the central plate (310) may be the same as the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2) or may be formed to be slightly longer than the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2). For example, the longitudinal length of the central plate (310) may be the same as the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2) or may be formed to be 2 cm or less longer than the longitudinal length of the home appliance (2).

[0119] In addition, the longitudinal length of the central plate (310) may be formed to be the same length as the longitudinal length of the side plate (320). Meanwhile, the axial width of the central plate (310) may be formed to be narrower than the axial width of the side plate (320). Preferably, the axial width of the central plate (310) may be less than half the axial width of the side plate (320).

[0120] Meanwhile, the central plate (310) may include a plate body (311) formed in a flat shape and a charging hole (312) formed in the plate body (311).

[0121] For example, the charging hole (312) may be a rectangular hole formed in the plate body (311).

[0122] With this configuration, components of the home appliance (2) can be loaded through the loading hole (312). For example, consumables or bundled items used in the home appliance (2) can be stored in an auxiliary box (4), and this auxiliary box (4) can be loaded into the second pulp mold (20) through the loading hole (312).

[0123] Therefore, according to the present invention, by making maximum use of the space surrounded by the first pulp mold (10) and the second pulp mold (20), all the accessories of the home appliance (2) can be packaged, and when necessary, only the auxiliary box (4) can be taken out.

[0124] Meanwhile, a folding line (315) may be formed between the central plate (310) and a pair of side plates (320). The folding line (315) may refer to a reference line along which the side plates (320) are folded with respect to the central plate (310). For example, the folding line (315) may be formed to a thickness thinner than the thickness of the central plate (310) and / or the side plates (320) so that the side plates (320) can be easily folded. As another example, the folding line (315) may have slits or holes formed at regular intervals so that the side plates (320) can be easily folded.

[0125] Accordingly, a pair of side plates (320) can be folded with respect to the central plate (310). With this configuration, when the pair of side plates (320) are folded, the central plate (310) and the pair of side plates (320) can wrap around multiple surfaces of the home appliance (2).

[0126] Therefore, according to the present invention, a worker can wrap multiple sides of a home appliance (2) with just a simple action of folding the side plate (320), and there is an effect of effectively supporting and cushioning the home appliance (2).

[0127]

[0128] The support member (400) is positioned to protrude from the plate member (300) and comes into contact with the home appliance (2) to support the home appliance (2).

[0129] A plurality of support members (400) may be arranged on the plate member (300). Specifically, the support members (400) are formed in a shape that protrudes from the plate member (300) along the short axis direction of the plate member (300), and a plurality of support members (400) may be arranged in parallel along the long axis direction of the plate member (300).

[0130] For example, the support members (400) are symmetrically arranged at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the plate member (300). In addition, one or more support members (400) may be further arranged between a pair of support members (400) arranged at both ends in the longitudinal direction. For example, the support members (400) may be further symmetrically arranged at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the charging hole (312).

[0131] Accordingly, the support member (400) can support both ends of the long axis of the home appliance (2). In addition, the support member (200) can also support the middle part of the long axis of the home appliance (2), thereby stably supporting the home appliance (2) and dispersing an externally applied shock through the plurality of support members (200).

[0132] The support (400) includes a central support (410) and a side support (420). Specifically, the central support (410) may be provided to protrude from the central plate (310), and the side support (420) may be provided to protrude from the side plate (320).

[0133] For example, the central support (410) may be placed on the upper side of the central plate (310), and the side support (420) may be placed on the upper side of the side plate (320).

[0134] At this time, the plate portion (300) and the support portion (400) may be formed as a single unit, or may be formed separately and then bonded together. In addition, the plate portion (300) and the support portion (400) may be formed of the same material, or may be formed of different materials.

[0135] The central support (410) includes a main support (411) that protrudes from the central plate (310) at a predetermined height and a sub-support (412) that protrudes at a lower height than the main support (411). At this time, the main support (411) and the sub-support (412) may be formed integrally.

[0136] Accordingly, when the second pulp mold (20) is placed on the home appliance (2), the main support member (411) can be in contact with and support the home appliance (2). On the other hand, the sub-support member (412) can be spaced apart from the home appliance (2) at a predetermined distance.

[0137] With this configuration, the other side of the home appliance (2) is mainly supported by the main support (411), and is configured to be supported by the sub-support (412) when the main support (411) is deformed, thereby providing a structure capable of step-wise buffering.

[0138]

[0139] Meanwhile, the central support (410) further includes a central inclined portion (414) formed on the side of the main support (411) and formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the central plate (310).

[0140] Specifically, the central slope (414) can be formed to have a slope that decreases in height as it approaches the side plate (320).

[0141] The central slope (414) may be formed at an angle of 30 degrees or more and 60 degrees or less with respect to the central plate (310). For example, the central slope (414) may be formed at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the central plate (310).

[0142] The central slope (414) can be in contact with the side support (420) when the side plate (320) is folded. Specifically, the central slope (414) can be in contact with the side slope (424) of the side support (420) and support each other when the side plate (320) is folded.

[0143] With this configuration, when the side plate (320) is folded, the central inclined portion (414) can contact and support the side support portion (420) so that the second pulp mold (20) can maintain a shape in which the home appliance (2) is wrapped. In addition, even if an external force is applied to the corner of the second pulp mold (20), the central inclined portion (414) can support the home appliance (2) by overlapping the side inclined portion (424) of the side support portion (420), thereby providing an effect of protecting the home appliance (2).

[0144]

[0145] Meanwhile, the central support (410) may further include a fixing member (415) formed on the central slope (414) and coupled with a side slope (424) to be described later.

[0146] The fixing part (415) of the central support part (410) can be combined with the fixing part (425) of the side support part (420) when the side plate (320) is folded. For example, the fixing part (415) of the central support part (410) can be formed in a groove shape on the central inclined part (414) and can be fitted and combined with the fixing part (425) of the side support part (420) formed in a protrusion shape on the side inclined part (424). For another example, the fixing part (415) of the central support part (410) can be formed in a protrusion shape on the central inclined part (414) and can be fitted and combined with the fixing part (425) of the side support part (420) formed in a groove shape on the side inclined part (424).

[0147] With this configuration, when the side plate (320) is folded against the central plate (310), the central inclined portion (414) comes into contact with the side support portion (420), and the fixing portion (415) of the central support portion (410) and the fixing portion (425) of the side support portion (420) are fitted and joined, so that the combined state of the central support portion (410) and the side support portion (420) can be maintained.

[0148]

[0149] Meanwhile, the central support (410) has a higher protruding height than the main support (411) and may further include a cover (413) that covers the end of the home appliance (2).

[0150] The cover part (413) is arranged at the longitudinal end of the central plate (310) and can accommodate at least a portion of the home appliance (2) therein. The protruding height of the cover part (413) is formed higher than the height of the main support part (411), so as to cover the longitudinal end surface of the home appliance (2). For example, the cover part (413) can cover at least a portion of both ends in the vertical direction (long axis direction) of the home appliance (2). As another example, the cover part (413) can cover at least a portion of both ends in the left and right direction (short axis direction) of the home appliance (2).

[0151] With this configuration, the cover part (413) can protect the longitudinal end surface of the home appliance (2) and protect the home appliance (2) from impact applied from the outside.

[0152]

[0153] The side support (420) includes a main support (421) that protrudes from the side plate (320) at a predetermined height and a sub-support (422) that protrudes lower than the main support (421). At this time, the main support (421) and the sub-support (422) may be formed integrally.

[0154] Accordingly, when the home appliance (2) is placed on top of the second pulp mold (20) and the side plate (320) is folded, the main support member (421) can be in contact with and support the home appliance (2). On the other hand, the sub-support member (422) can be spaced apart from the home appliance (2) by a predetermined distance.

[0155] With this configuration, the side of the home appliance (2) is mainly supported by the main support (421), and is configured to be supported by the sub-support (422) when the main support (421) is deformed, thereby providing a structure capable of step-wise buffering.

[0156]

[0157] Meanwhile, the side support (420) further includes a side inclined portion (424) formed on the side of the main support (421) and formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the side plate (320).

[0158] Specifically, the central slope (424) can be formed so that the height decreases as it gets closer to the central plate (310).

[0159] The side slope (424) may be formed at an angle of 30 degrees or more and 60 degrees or less with respect to the side plate (320). For example, the side slope (424) may be formed at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the side plate (320).

[0160] The sum of the inclination angles of the central slope (414) and the side slopes (424) may be 85 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less. Preferably, the sum of the inclination angles of the central slope (414) and the side slopes (424) may be 90 degrees. With this configuration, the central support (410) and the side support (420) can support two or more surfaces of the home appliance (2).

[0161] Therefore, according to the present invention, there is an effect of effectively buffering the home appliance (2) from impacts applied from various directions.

[0162] The side slope (424) can be supported by contacting the central slope (414) of the central support (410) when the side plate (320) is folded.

[0163] With this configuration, when the side plate (320) is folded, the side inclined portion (424) can contact and support the central inclined portion (414), thereby maintaining the shape in which the second pulp mold (20) wraps around the home appliance (2). In addition, even if an external force is applied to the corner of the second pulp mold (20), the central inclined portion (414) and the side inclined portion (424) can support it in an overlapping state, thereby enhancing the protection of the home appliance (2).

[0164]

[0165] Meanwhile, the side support (420) may further include a fixing member (425) formed on the side slope (424) and coupled with the central slope (414).

[0166] The fixing part (425) of the side support part (420) can be combined with the fixing part (415) of the central support part (410) when the side plate (320) is folded.

[0167] With this configuration, when the side plate (320) is folded against the central plate (310), the side inclined portion (424) comes into contact with the central support portion (410), and the fixing portion (425) of the side support portion (420) and the fixing portion (415) of the central support portion (410) are fitted and joined, so that the combined state of the central support portion (410) and the side support portion (420) can be maintained.

[0168]

[0169] Meanwhile, the side support (420) has a higher protruding height than the main support (421) and may further include a cover (423) that covers the end of the home appliance (2).

[0170] The cover portion (423) is arranged at the longitudinal end of the side plate (320) and can accommodate at least a portion of the home appliance (2) therein. The protruding height of the cover portion (223) is formed higher than the height of the main support portion (421), so that it can cover the longitudinal end surface of the home appliance (2). That is, the cover portion (423) can cover at least a portion of both ends in the upper and lower directions of the home appliance (2).

[0171] With this configuration, the cover part (423) can protect both longitudinal sides of the home appliance (2) and protect the home appliance (2) from impact applied from the outside.

[0172]

[0173] Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 7 to 9, a process of packaging a home appliance (2) using a pulp mold (1) for packaging a home appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows.

[0174] First, the worker can spread the first pulp mold (10) on the floor and place the appliance (2) on the upper side of the central plate (110). At this time, the appliance (2) is supported by being in contact with the central support (210). Specifically, one side of the appliance (2) is supported by being in contact with the upper side of the main support (211), and the longitudinal end side of the appliance (2) can be covered by the cover (213).

[0175] Thereafter, when the worker folds a pair of side supports (220), the fixing part (215) of the central support (210) and the fixing part (225) of the side supports (220) are fitted and connected, and the central inclined part (214) and the side inclined parts (224) can be supported by contacting each other. At this time, the main support part (221) of the side support part (220) can be supported by contacting both sides of the home appliance (2).

[0176] Accordingly, when the side plate (120) of the first pulp mold (10) is folded while the home appliance (2) is placed on the center plate (110) of the first pulp mold (10), a buffer space of a predetermined height or greater can be formed between the plate portion (100) of the first pulp mold (10) and the home appliance (2).

[0177] Therefore, according to the present invention, there is an effect in that a worker can pack a home appliance (2) with only a simple action of folding a pair of side supports (220).

[0178] In addition, the home appliance (2) can be supported on three sides by the first pulp mold (10) and can buffer impact applied from the outside.

[0179] Meanwhile, the worker can place the second pulp mold (20) on the upper side of the home appliance (2). At this time, the home appliance (2) is supported by being in contact with the central support (410) of the second pulp mold (20). Specifically, the other side of the home appliance (2) is supported by being in contact with the end of the main support (411), and the longitudinal end side of the home appliance (2) can be covered by the cover (413).

[0180] And, when the worker folds a pair of side supports (420) of the second pulp mold (20), the fixing part (415) of the central support part (410) and the fixing part (425) of the side supports (420) are fitted and connected, and the central inclined part (414) and the side inclined parts (424) can be supported by contacting each other. At this time, the main support part (421) of the side support part (420) can be supported by contacting both sides of the home appliance (2).

[0181] Accordingly, when the central plate (310) of the second pulp mold (20) is placed on the home appliance (2) and the side plate (320) of the second pulp mold (20) is folded, a buffer space of a predetermined height or greater can be formed between the plate portion (100) of the first pulp mold (10) and the plate portion (300) of the second pulp mold (20) and the home appliance (2).

[0182] Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can wrap the six sides of the home appliance (2) by simply folding the side support members (220, 420) while placing the home appliance (2) on the upper side of the first pulp mold (10) and placing the second pulp mold (20) on top of the home appliance (2).

[0183] As a result, it has the effect of effectively buffering shocks applied from various directions.

[0184] Meanwhile, accessories or consumables used in the home appliance (2) can be stored in the auxiliary box (4) and accommodated in the internal space formed between the second pulp mold (20) and the home appliance (2) through the loading hole (312).

[0185] Afterwards, when the home appliance (2) is wrapped by the home appliance packaging pulp mold (1), the worker can complete the packaging by inserting the home appliance packaging pulp mold (1) into the inside of the packaging box (3).

[0186] Therefore, according to the present invention, even if it is a relatively heavy home appliance (2) weighing 10 kg or more, a worker can easily pack it.

[0187] In addition, according to the present invention, since the first pulp mold (10) and the second pulp mold (20), the packaging box (3) and the auxiliary box (4) are all made of eco-friendly materials, there is an effect that they can be recycled.

[0188]

[0189] Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is for the purpose of specifically explaining the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is clear that the present invention can be modified or improved by a person having ordinary knowledge in the relevant field within the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0190] All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be made clear by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A plate portion including a central plate and side plates arranged on both sides of the central plate and folded with respect to the central plate; and A support portion protruding from the above plate portion and supporting the home appliance in contact; Including, A pulp mold for packaging a home appliance, wherein the support part wraps around at least two sides of the home appliance when the side plate is folded.

2. In paragraph 1, The above support part, A main support portion protruding from the above plate portion at a predetermined height; and A sub-support having a lower protruding height than the main support; Pulp mold for packaging home appliances including.

3. In paragraph 2, The above support part, A cover portion that protrudes higher than the main support portion and covers the longitudinal end of the home appliance; Pulp mold for packaging home appliances including:

4. In paragraph 1, The above support part, A central support member positioned on the upper portion of the central plate; Including, The above central support is, A main support member protruding from the central plate at a predetermined height; and A central inclined portion formed on the side of the main support portion and formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the central plate; Pulp mold for packaging home appliances including.

5. In paragraph 4, The above support part, A side support member arranged on the upper portion of the side plate; Including, The above side support, A main support member protruding from the side plate at a predetermined height; and A side inclined portion formed on the side of the main support portion and formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the side plate; Includes, A pulp mold for packaging home appliances, characterized in that when the side plate is folded, the central inclined portion and the side inclined portion are in contact with and supported by each other.

6. In paragraph 5, The above central support is, A fixed part formed on the central slope and combined with the side slope; Pulp mold for packaging home appliances including:

7. In paragraph 1, The above central plate, a plate body formed in the shape of a flat plate; and A charging hole formed in the above plate body; Pulp mold for packaging home appliances including:

8. In paragraph 1, A first pulp mold that surrounds one side of the home appliance, including the plate portion and the support portion; and A second pulp mold that surrounds the other side of the home appliance, including the plate portion and the support portion; Pulp mold for packaging home appliances including.

9. In paragraph 8, A pulp mold for packaging a home appliance, characterized in that when the side plate of the first pulp mold is folded while the home appliance is placed on the center plate of the first pulp mold, a buffer space of a predetermined height or greater is formed between the plate portion of the first pulp mold and the home appliance.

10. In paragraph 9, A pulp mold for packaging a home appliance, characterized in that when the central plate of the second pulp mold is placed on the home appliance and the side plates of the second pulp mold are folded, a buffer space of a predetermined height or greater is formed between the plate portion of the first pulp mold and the plate portion of the second pulp mold and the home appliance.

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