Zipper pouch having top inlet and side outlet structure

The zipper pouch with a top entrance and side exit structure addresses production inefficiencies and user complexity by implementing a two-port inlet system, ensuring efficient manufacturing and user-friendly access.

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Application Number
PCT/KR2025/095076
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-26
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2025-10-02

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Technical Problem

Existing zipper pouches with a single entrance/exit structure face difficulties in filling contents due to the need for male and female zipper pairs, leading to production inefficiencies and user complexity, increasing costs and defects.

Method used

A zipper pouch design with a top entrance and side exit structure, utilizing a two-port inlet system with an easy film and resin zipper film, allowing separate entrances for filling and consumer use, and enabling easy cut lines for consumer access.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates efficient production by maintaining existing manufacturing processes while providing user-friendly access, reducing production costs and defects, and enhancing usability for both manufacturers and consumers.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a zipper pouch having a top inlet and side outlet structure and, more particularly, to a zipper pouch having a top inlet and side outlet structure, wherein a filling inlet and a product opening inlet are different. The zipper pouch having a top inlet and side outlet structure may comprise: a front film and a rear film, which are bonded at the edges so as to accommodate contents; an easy film, one side of which is welded to the inner upper surface of the front film and the other side of which is bonded to a female zipper film surface; a male zipper film having a male zipper and bonded, along with the easy film, to the inside of the front film in a downward direction; and a female zipper film that faces the male zipper film and has a female zipper, wherein the upper end of the female zipper film is adhesively sealed to the facing surface of the male zipper film. An easy cut line may be formed in the front film corresponding to the central portion of the easy film.
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Description

Zipper pouch with top entrance and side exit structure

[0001] The present invention relates to a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure, and more particularly, to a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure in which a filling inlet and a product opening inlet are different.

[0002] Pocket Zipper Pouches are one of the most popular and modern packaging materials used in the retail industry, also known as tab removal zippers or front opening zippers.

[0003] Pocket zipper pouches effectively increase opening, improving packaging efficiency, making it easy to fill contents, and ensuring a perfect top seal after filling.

[0004] Typically, a zipper pouch is structured such that after filling the contents, the top is sealed, an easy cut is formed at the bottom of the top, and a zipper is placed at the bottom of the easy cut.

[0005] The zipper pouch has a single entrance / exit for filling the contents (manufacturer) and putting the contents in / out (consumer).

[0006] In such cases, there is a problem that when the manufacturer fills the contents, the zippers are formed in male and female pairs, which often results in the zippers being filled, making it difficult to fill the contents and causing product defects.

[0007] Recently, considering the problems of such zipper pouches, pocket zipper pouches are widely used. As described above, the pocket zipper pouch is structured so that the entrance for filling the contents and the entrance for using the contents by the consumer are formed through different paths.

[0008] However, due to the somewhat complex pouch structure, the production cost increases and there are problems in use.

[0009] [Prior Art Literature]

[0010] [Patent Document]

[0011] (Patent Document 1) Patent Document 1: Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0461465

[0012] (Patent Document 2) Patent Document 1: Republic of Korea Publication Utility Model No. 20-2015-0001954

[0013] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a zipper pouch having a top entrance and a side exit structure in which the entrance for filling contents and the entrance for entering and exiting contents when used by a consumer are different.

[0014] In addition, we aim to provide a zipper pouch having a top entrance and a side exit structure with a two-port entrance using Easy Film (Easy Film).

[0015] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0016] In order to achieve the above object, a zipper pouch having a top entrance and a side exit structure according to the present invention comprises a front film and a back film having borders bonded thereto to accommodate contents, an easy film (Easy Film) having one side welded to the inner upper surface of the front film and the other side bonded to a dark zipper film surface, a resin zipper film having a resin zipper formed thereon and bonded downward to the inner surface of the front film, and a dark zipper film having a dark zipper formed facing the resin zipper film and being adhesively sealed with the facing surface of the easy film at the upper end, and an easy cut line may be formed on the front film corresponding to the center of the easy film.

[0017] Here, the upper position of the above-mentioned zipper film is the same as the upper positions of the front film and the back film, and it is preferable that it be higher than the upper position of the above-mentioned zipper film to form a two-port inlet.

[0018] Here, it is preferable that the easy film and the resin film have a separation portion spaced apart by a predetermined interval.

[0019] Here, it may be desirable, depending on the manufacturing process, for the upper surface of the back film, the upper surface of the zipper film, and the upper surface of the front film to be bonded and sealed after the contents are filled.

[0020] Here, one side of the easy film can be welded to the inner upper surface of the front film by a first welding portion and a second welding portion.

[0021] According to the configuration of the present invention described above, a zipper pouch having a top entrance and a side exit structure in which the entrance for filling contents and the entrance for entering and exiting contents when used by a consumer are different can be provided.

[0022] Additionally, a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure with a two-port inlet can be provided using Easy Film (Easy Film).

[0023] In addition, it is possible to provide a zipper pouch having a top entrance and side exit structure that can utilize existing manufacturing processes as is and has the advantage of providing convenience of use to both producers and consumers.

[0024] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above effects, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a two-port inlet of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Hereinafter, a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0030] The detailed description of the specific embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings is intended to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are considered part of the overall description of the invention. Any reference to direction or orientation is for convenience of explanation only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

[0031] Specifically, terms indicating positions such as "below, above, horizontal, vertical, upper, lower, upward, downward, top, bottom," etc., or their derivatives (e.g., "horizontally, downward, upwardly," etc.), should be understood with reference to all of the drawings and related descriptions being described. In particular, such relative terms are merely for convenience of explanation and do not require that the device of the present invention be configured or operated in a particular direction.

[0032] Additionally, terms indicating a mutually connecting relationship between components such as “mounted, attached, connected, linked, interconnected”, etc., may mean a state in which individual components are directly or indirectly attached, connected, or fixed, unless otherwise stated, and should be understood as a term encompassing not only a state in which they are movably attached, connected, or fixed, but also a state in which they are not movable.

[0033] When assigning reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are assigned the same numerals whenever possible, even if they appear on different drawings. Furthermore, when describing the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known configuration or function is deemed likely to obscure the gist of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention is based on having a two-port (a port, b port) inlet.

[0036] ⓐ Port is the entrance through which the consumer takes the contents, and ⓑ Port is the entrance through which the manufacturer fills the contents.

[0037] Compared to this structure, in order for the manufacturer to fill the contents, the first inlet (15a) of the ⓐ port is closed by the sealing part (13) in advance, and the contents are filled through the second inlet (15b) of the ⓑ port, and then the upper part is completely sealed so that both the first and second inlets (15a, 15b) are closed before shipping.

[0038] Afterwards, when the consumer removes the sealing portion (13) to take out the contents, the zippers (14a, 14b) are exposed, and the contents can be taken out by opening and closing the zippers (14a, 14b) or reused by closing the first inlet (15a).

[0039] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] As illustrated in FIG. 2, a zipper pouch (10) having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention has a shape in which front and back films (11a, 11b) overlap to accommodate contents inside.

[0041] An easy film (Easy Film, Easy Phil, 13a) is placed on the lower inner side of the upper part of a zipper pouch (10) having a top entrance and a side exit structure, and a zipper (14a 14b) is placed on the lower inner side of the easy film (13a).

[0042] An easy cut line (13b) is formed on the front film (11a) corresponding to the center of the easy film (13a).

[0043] The easy cut line (13b) can be used as an entrance when a consumer takes out the contents.

[0044] Easy film (13a) generally refers to a film having a structure that can be easily removed from a sealing state that confines the contents, and may refer to the sealing portion (13) described in Fig. 1.

[0045] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing cross-sectional views of each process during the filling and sealing of contents and the process of entering and exiting the contents.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a zipper pouch (10) having a top inlet and a side outlet structure has a front film (11a) and a back film (11b) positioned on both sides.

[0047] The lower part between the front film (11a) and the back film (11b) has a space formed so that contents can be stored, and the upper part has a structure that can be opened and closed, such as a seal and zipper.

[0048] On the inner upper surface of the front film (11a), a first welding portion (17a) and a second welding portion (17c) are positioned to be adhesively sealed with one side of an easy film (13a), and below that, a resin film welding portion (17b) is positioned to be adhesively sealed with a resin film (16a) at a predetermined interval, and a separation portion (S) may be positioned between the second welding portion (17c) and the resin film welding portion (17b) at a predetermined interval.

[0049] The other side of the easy film (13a) is sealed by a dark zipper film (16b) and a sealing adhesive portion (17d).

[0050] And, the dark zipper film (16b) is positioned to the left of the resin zipper film (16a).

[0051] A resin film (14a) and a female zipper (14b) are formed at corresponding positions of the resin film (16a) and the female zipper film (16b), respectively.

[0052] Here, the upper position (H2) of the zipper film (16b) is positioned higher than the upper position (H3) of the resin zipper film (16a), and is formed to be the same height as the upper positions (H1) of the front film (11a) and the back film (11b).

[0053] The upper portions of the front film (11a), the zipper film (16b) and the back film (11b) are sealed by contacting the upper surfaces through ultrasonic welding or thermal welding, etc. (sealing bonding portion (18)), and this sealing bonding can be performed after the contents are filled.

[0054] Referring to (A), first, a zipper pouch (10) having a top inlet and a side outlet structure of this structure is supplied to a manufacturer as a film pouch with the above-described structure, and the manufacturer fills the contents between the opened back film (11b) and the dark zipper film (16b) of the zipper pouch (10) having a top inlet and a side outlet structure, places the contents in the lower space, and seals the top of the back film (11b), the top of the dark zipper film (16b), and the top of the front film (11a) by means of ultrasonic welding or thermal welding.

[0055] After the contents are filled, the upper inlet is sealed with adhesive as shown in (B).

[0056] Referring to (C), (C) is an example of use in which a user (consumer) takes out or re-stores the contents.

[0057] A zipper pouch (10) having a top entrance and a side exit structure is closed at both left and right entrances while the contents are contained, and then the user opens the easy cut line (13b) formed on the front film (11a) to open the welded portion of the easy film (13a), thereby opening the space between the easy film (13a) and the front film (11a), and by opening and closing the zipper (14a, 14b) located at the bottom of the easy film (13a), the contents can be taken out or stored.

[0058] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a two-port inlet of a zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side inlet structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, (A) allows the manufacturer to fill the contents through the ⓑ port as shown in FIG. 1 (hereinafter, sealing the opening portion), and the consumer can release the seal by pulling the easy film (13a) to both sides through the ⓐ port (upper side of the front film (11a)) and open the zipper (14a, 14b) below it to take out the contents, and then close the zipper (14a, 14b) to store the contents.

[0060] Although the present invention as described in detail above has been described based on limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention and the equivalent scope of the patent claims by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

[0061] However, it is clear that such simple modifications and variations cannot fall outside the scope of the present invention.

[0062] [Explanation of symbols]

[0063] 10: Zipper pouch 11a: Front film

[0064] 11b: Back film 12: Non-receptive area

[0065] 12, 16b: Zipper film 13: Sealing part

[0066] 13a: Easy Film 14a: Resin

[0067] 14b: Zipper 15a: First entrance

[0068] 15b: Second entrance 16a: Sujipur film

[0069] 17a: First welding part 17b: Resin film welding part

[0070] 17c: Second welding part 17d, 18: Sealing bonding part

Claims

1. Front and back films with borders attached to accommodate the contents, An easy film (Easy Film, Easy Feel) that is welded to the inner upper surface of the front film on one side and adhered to the dark zipper film surface on the other side, A resin film having a resin layer formed thereon and adhered downwardly to the inner side of the front film, and A zipper is formed facing the above resin film, and is made of a zipper film that is adhesively sealed with the facing surface of the easy film at the upper end. A zipper pouch having a top entrance and a side exit structure, wherein an easy cut line is formed on the front film corresponding to the center of the above easy film.

2. In paragraph 1, A zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure, wherein the top position of the above-mentioned zipper film is the same as the top positions of the front film and the back film, and is higher than the top position of the above-mentioned resin zipper film.

3. In paragraph 1, A zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure, wherein the above-mentioned easy film and the above-mentioned resin-free film have a gap spaced apart at a predetermined interval.

4. In paragraph 1, A zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure, wherein the top surface of the back film, the top surface of the zipper film, and the top surface of the front film are bonded and sealed after the contents are filled.

5. In paragraph 1, A zipper pouch having a top inlet and a side outlet structure, wherein one side of the above-mentioned easy film is welded to the inner upper surface of the front film by a first welding portion and a second welding portion.

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