Underpants-type absorbent article

Abstract

The present invention provides an absorbent article which comprises a non-removable first absorbent body and a removable second absorbent body and which makes it possible to suppress the effects of odors while maintaining the convenience of replacing the absorbent article. An underpants-type absorbent article (1) comprises an absorbent body (3) and has a front waist region (11), a rear waist region (15), and a crotch region (13). The absorbent body (3) is provided with a first absorbent body (5) that is disposed in the crotch region (13) and that is non-removably joined to the absorbent article (1), and a second absorbent body (7) that is disposed on the skin side of the first absorbent body (5) and that is removably joined to the absorbent article (1). At least the first absorbent body (5) has a fragrance region (FA) in which a fragrance (90) is provided.

Description

Absorbent pants

[0001] This disclosure relates to absorbent articles in the form of panties.

[0002] Absorbent articles are known that include a non-removable first absorbent body and a removable second absorbent body. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an absorbent article comprising an absorbent body and an additional absorbent assembly, wherein the absorbent body is divided into a front waist region, a groin region and a rear waist region according to its position on the human body when worn, the absorbent body includes a liquid-permeable surface layer, a liquid-impermeable bottom layer and an absorbent core between the liquid-permeable surface layer and the liquid-impermeable bottom layer, the additional absorbent assembly is placed on the liquid-permeable surface layer of the absorbent body, the additional absorbent assembly includes a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable bottom sheet and an absorbent body between the liquid-permeable top sheet and the liquid-impermeable bottom sheet, and the two longitudinal ends of the liquid-impermeable bottom sheet of the additional absorbent assembly are joined to the liquid-permeable surface layers of the front main region and the rear waist region of the absorbent body, respectively.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a diaper having a replaceable core equipped with an absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core comprises a first absorbent core layer and a second absorbent core layer disposed on the first absorbent core layer, the width of the first absorbent core layer is smaller than the width of the second absorbent core layer, a liquid-impermeable bottom layer is disposed below the first absorbent core layer, a first liquid-permeable surface layer is bonded to the upper surface of the first absorbent core layer, the outer surface of the second absorbent core layer is covered with a second liquid-permeable surface layer, and the widthwise ends of the second absorbent core layer are repeatedly bonded to the liquid-impermeable bottom layer.

[0004] Chinese Utility Model Publication No. 206979660, Chinese Utility Model Publication No. 207236914

[0005] In the absorbent articles described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a non-removable first absorbent body (absorbent body and first absorbent core) and a removable second absorbent body (absorbent assembly and second absorbent core layer) are laminated together. In such absorbent articles, after removing the second absorbent body that has absorbed bodily fluids, the remaining first absorbent body can be used to absorb bodily fluids. This allows the absorbent article itself to be used for a long time without replacement.

[0006] However, prolonged use of absorbent materials can cause heat to build up inside, leading to stuffiness around the torso and groin. In such cases, sweat and body odor may accumulate inside the absorbent material. When the second absorbent unit is removed and the first absorbent unit is used, the sweat and body odor accumulated inside the absorbent material may spread to the outside. This could cause discomfort for the wearer, as well as for others.

[0007] However, attempting to remove the odor-causing component (for example, a part of the sheet exposed on the skin side) from the absorbent article along with the second absorbent body may impair the ease of replacement from the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body, which is undesirable.

[0008] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an absorbent article having a non-removable first absorbent body and a removable second absorbent body, which can suppress the effects of odor while maintaining the ease of replacing the absorbent article.

[0009] One aspect of the present invention is a pant-type absorbent article comprising an absorbent body having longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are orthogonal to each other, wherein the absorbent article, in an unfolded state and in the longitudinal direction, comprises a front waist region having a front edge, a rear waist region having a rear edge, and a crotch region disposed between the front and rear waist regions, wherein in the unfolded state, the absorbent article has a widthwise centerline extending parallel to the widthwise direction at the center of the longitudinal direction, and the crotch region is divided by the widthwise centerline into a front crotch region near the front edge and a rear crotch region near the rear edge, wherein the absorbent body comprises a first absorbent body disposed in the crotch region and irremovably bonded to the absorbent article, and a second absorbent body disposed on the skin side of the first absorbent body and removably bonded to the absorbent article, wherein at least the first absorbent body has a fragrance-containing region where a fragrance is present.

[0010] The present invention provides an absorbent article having a non-removable first absorbent body and a removable second absorbent body, which can suppress the effects of odor while maintaining the ease of replacing the absorbent article.

[0011] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment. Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating a panty-type sanitary napkin according to an embodiment.

[0012] Specifically, this disclosure relates to the following aspects: [Aspect 1] An absorbent article in the form of pants, comprising an absorbent body having longitudinal, widthwise and thicknesswise directions perpendicular to each other, wherein the absorbent article, in an unfolded state and in the longitudinal direction, comprises a front waist region having a front edge, a rear waist region having a rear edge, and a crotch region disposed between the front and rear waist regions, wherein the absorbent article, in the unfolded state, has a widthwise centerline extending parallel to the widthwise direction at the center of the longitudinal direction, and the crotch region is divided by the widthwise centerline into a front crotch region near the front edge and a rear crotch region near the rear edge, wherein the absorbent body comprises a first absorbent body disposed in the crotch region and irremovably bonded to the absorbent article, and a second absorbent body disposed on the skin side of the first absorbent body and removably bonded to the absorbent article, wherein at least the first absorbent body has a fragrance-containing region where a fragrance is present.

[0013] In this absorbent article, at least the first absorbent body contains a fragrance-containing region. This allows the fragrance of the first absorbent body to naturally diffuse when the user removes the second absorbent body, which has absorbed bodily fluids, and attempts to use the first absorbent body. This fragrance helps to prevent the user and others from experiencing discomfort due to odors accumulated inside the absorbent article, and reduces the impact of the diffused odor.

[0014] In this case, the first absorbent body, which is inremovably positioned in the groin area, and the second absorbent body, which is removably positioned on the skin side of the first absorbent body, do not necessarily require any structural changes other than the addition of fragrance, thus making it easy to replace the second absorbent body with the first absorbent body.

[0015] Therefore, in an absorbent article having a non-removable first absorbent body and a removable second absorbent body, it is possible to provide an absorbent article that can suppress the effects of odor while maintaining the ease of replacing the absorbent article.

[0016] [Aspect 2] The absorbent article according to aspect 1, wherein the first absorbent body includes a first film member disposed on the non-skin side, the second absorbent body includes a non-air permeable second film member disposed on the non-skin side, and the fragrance-containing region is located in the first absorbent body at a position where the first film member and the second film member overlap in the thickness direction.

[0017] In this absorbent article, the second absorbent body includes a non-breathable second film member positioned on the non-skin side; that is, a non-breathable second film member exists between the first absorbent body and the second absorbent body. This second film member acts as a cover, suppressing the diffusion of fragrance from the first absorbent body toward the skin side of the second absorbent body. As a result, the fragrance is more likely to remain in the first absorbent body, and when the user removes the second absorbent body, which has absorbed bodily fluids, and attempts to use the first absorbent body, the fragrance of the first absorbent body can be diffused more effectively. This fragrance can further suppress the discomfort experienced by the user and others due to odors accumulated inside the absorbent article. Therefore, the effects of odor diffusion can be further suppressed, and a refreshing effect on the wearer can be expected.

[0018] [Aspect 3] The absorbent article according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein the first absorbent body includes a moisture-permeable first film member disposed on the non-skin side.

[0019] In this absorbent article, the first absorbent body, which is used after removing the second absorbent body, has a first film component positioned on the non-skin side that is breathable. Therefore, even when the absorbent article is used for a long time, it is possible to suppress the phenomenon of heat accumulating inside the absorbent article and causing stuffiness around the torso and groin. This reduces the accumulation of sweat and body odor inside the absorbent article.

[0020] [Aspect 4] An absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 3, comprising a body-to-body joint portion in which the second absorbent body is detachably joined to the first absorbent body, and a body-to-body non-joint portion in which the second absorbent body is not joined to the first absorbent body, wherein the fragrance is present in the body-to-body joint portion.

[0021] In this absorbent article, fragrance is present in the joint between the second absorbent body and the first absorbent body, which is detachably joined. Therefore, the fragrance present in the joint between the bodies is easily volatile due to friction when the second absorbent body is removed. As a result, the fragrance is more easily retained at least at the joint between the bodies until the second absorbent body is removed, and when the second absorbent body is removed, the fragrance is released by friction. This fragrance helps to suppress the discomfort experienced by the user or others due to odors accumulated inside the absorbent article, and further suppresses the impact of its diffusion. In addition, when the second absorbent body is rolled up or folded for disposal after removal, the release of fragrance makes it hygienic and reduces the likelihood of others experiencing discomfort from the discarded second absorbent body.

[0022] [Aspect 5] The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 4, further comprising an individual packaging bag for containing the absorbent article, wherein the individual packaging bag is made of a non-breathable film material.

[0023] In this absorbent article, the individual packaging bag containing the absorbent article is made of a non-permeable film material. Therefore, when disposing of the removed second absorbent body, the leakage of odors from the second absorbent body to the outside can be suppressed by placing the second absorbent body back into the individual packaging bag. In addition, the odor transferred from the first absorbent body to the second absorbent body, or the fragrance of the fragrance present at the joint between the bodies, can mask the odor from the second absorbent body, thereby suppressing the impact of the odor.

[0024] [Aspect 6] The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, further comprising an individual packaging bag for containing the absorbent article, wherein the individual packaging bag further includes a pair of lateral joints for sealing the individual packaging bag, and a vertical joint extending from one of the pair of lateral joints to the other.

[0025] In this individual packaging, the individual packaging bag has a pair of horizontal and vertical joints. After opening one of the joints and removing the absorbent material, the shape of the individual packaging bag is maintained by the other two joints. As a result, when disposing of the second absorbent body, it can be easily placed back into the individual packaging bag in a rolled-up state. This helps to suppress the leakage of odors generated from the second absorbent body to the outside.

[0026] [Aspect 7] The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 6, wherein the first absorbent body comprises, in the deployed state, a first absorbent material and a first absorbent body elastic member that is positioned on the non-skin side of the first absorbent material, extending from the front crotch region to the rear crotch region in a direction along the longitudinal direction, and the fragrance-containing region is positioned to overlap with the first absorbent body elastic member in the thickness direction.

[0027] In this absorbent article, the area containing the fragrance is positioned so as to overlap with the elastic member of the first absorbent body in the thickness direction. Therefore, when the second absorbent body is removed, the fragrance is more likely to float in the space due to the expansion and contraction of the elastic member of the first absorbent body. This fragrance floating in the space helps to prevent the wearer and others from experiencing discomfort from the odor accumulated inside the absorbent article when the wearer removes the second absorbent body, which has absorbed bodily fluids, and attempts to use the first absorbent body. This further reduces the impact of the diffusion of the odor and can be expected to have a refreshing effect on the wearer. Furthermore, in absorbent articles of the pant type that have an absorbent body comprising a non-removable first absorbent body and a removable second absorbent body, there is a tendency for them to slip down when worn due to the weight of the absorbent body. In contrast, in this absorbent article, the first absorbent body is equipped with a predetermined elastic member of the first absorbent body, making it less likely to slip down when worn. Furthermore, because the first absorbent body elastic member is provided in the posterior crotch area, the absorbent body, especially the second absorbent body, conforms more easily to the curves of the buttocks, resulting in superior fit.

[0028] [Aspect 8] The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 7, further comprising: a pair of inter-body joining portions arranged side by side with a gap in the width direction, which removably join the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body; and an inter-body non-joint portion arranged between the pair of inter-body joining portions in the width direction, which does not join the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body, wherein in the deployed state, the elastic member of the first absorbent body overlaps with the inter-body non-joint portion in the thickness direction.

[0029] In this absorbent article, when deployed, the elastic member of the first absorbent body overlaps with the non-joint portion between the bodies in the thickness direction. Therefore, when the second absorbent body is removed, the fragrance is more easily dispersed into the space due to the expansion and contraction of the elastic member of the first absorbent body. Furthermore, the portion of the elastic member of the first absorbent body that overlaps with the non-joint portion between the bodies in the thickness direction is less affected even if the second absorbent body moves due to the wearer's body movements, and can hold the first absorbent body in place. As a result, the absorbent article has excellent fit while being worn.

[0030] [Aspect 9] The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 8, further comprising, alternately in the width direction, inter-body joining portions for detachably joining the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body and non-inter-body joining portions for which the second absorbent body is not joined to the first absorbent body, wherein the inter-body joining portions include an adhesive for inter-body joining portions for detachably joining the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body, and the total amount of the fragrance is less than the total amount of the adhesive for inter-body joining portions.

[0031] In this absorbent article, the total amount of fragrance is less than the total amount of adhesive used for the joint between the main bodies, thus minimizing the adverse effect of the fragrance on the bonding between the second absorbent body and the first absorbent body. Furthermore, after the second absorbent body is removed, the fragrance from the fragrance-containing area of ​​the first absorbent body is more easily dispersed into the space, thus further suppressing discomfort to the wearer and others due to the odor accumulated inside the absorbent article. This further reduces the impact of odor diffusion and can also be expected to provide a refreshing effect for the wearer.

[0032] [Aspect 10] The absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article extending from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, and the first absorbent body overlaps the fold line, the absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 9.

[0033] This absorbent article is folded in half along a fold line in the second direction in the first direction, and consequently, the first absorbent body is also folded along the fold line. Therefore, the fragrance positioned on the crotch area side of the fold line in the first absorbent body can be prevented from escaping to the front and rear torso areas and beyond. This allows the effect of the fragrance to last longer.

[0034] [Aspect 11] The absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article extending from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the first absorbent body includes a first absorbent, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, and the first absorbent overlaps the fold line, the absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 10.

[0035] This absorbent article is folded in half along a fold line in the second direction in the first direction, and consequently, the first absorbent is also folded along the fold line. In other words, because this absorbent article is folded by the first absorbent, which has relatively high rigidity, the folded shape is easily maintained. As a result, the fragrance, which is positioned on the groin side of the fold line of the folded first absorbent, can be prevented from escaping to the front and rear torso areas and beyond. This allows the effect of the fragrance to last longer.

[0036] [Aspect 12] The absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article extending from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction along the absorbent article orthogonal to the first direction, the first absorbent main body includes a first absorbent body, the second absorbent main body includes a second absorbent body, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a folding line extending along the second direction, the first absorbent main body or the first absorbent body overlaps the folding line, and a longitudinal front end portion and / or a rear end portion of the second absorbent main body overlaps the folding line. The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 11.

[0037] The absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along the folding line extending along the second direction, accordingly, the first absorbent main body or the first absorbent body is also folded in the first direction along the folding line, and the longitudinal front end portion and / or rear end portion of the second absorbent main body is also folded in the first direction along the folding line. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the fragrance disposed on the crotch region side of the folding line of the folded first absorbent main body or the first absorbent body from escaping to the front waist region, the rear waist region and the outside thereof. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress the fragrance disposed on the crotch region side of the folding line of the front end portion and / or the rear end portion of the folded second absorbent main body from escaping to the front waist region, the rear waist region and the outside thereof. Thereby, the effect of the fragrance can be maintained for a longer time.

[0038] [Aspect 13] The absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article extending from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction along the absorbent article orthogonal to the first direction, the first absorbent main body includes a first absorbent body, the second absorbent main body includes a second absorbent body, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a folding line extending along the second direction, the first absorbent main body or the first absorbent body overlaps the folding line, and the longitudinal front end portion and rear end portion of the second absorbent body are located closer to the crotch region side in the first direction than the folding line. The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 12.

[0039] This absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line in the second direction, and consequently, the first absorbent body or first absorbent material is also folded in the first direction along the fold line, but the second absorbent material is not folded along the fold line. As a result, the fragrance placed on the crotch area side of the folded first absorbent body or first absorbent material is prevented from escaping to the front and rear torso areas and beyond. On the other hand, the second absorbent material, which is not folded, is less prone to creases, and the second absorbent material, and consequently the second absorbent body, can adhere more closely to the first absorbent body. As a result, the fragrance of the fragrance material located in a position overlapping with the second absorbent material in the thickness direction is less likely to escape in the thickness direction. In other words, the fragrance placed on the crotch area side is prevented from escaping to the front and rear torso areas and beyond. Therefore, the effect of the fragrance can be made to last longer.

[0040] [Aspect 14] The absorbent article according to any one of aspects 1 to 13, wherein the absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article toward the crotch area from the front waist area and the rear waist area, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the first absorbent body includes a first absorbent, the second absorbent body includes a second absorbent, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, the first absorbent body or the first absorbent overlaps with the fold line, and the front end and rear end in the longitudinal direction of the second absorbent body are located on the side of the crotch area in the first direction relative to the fold line.

[0041] In this absorbent article, folding the first absorbent body makes it difficult for the perfume to escape to the outside. Since the second absorbent body is not folded, odor can easily circulate between the first absorbent body and the second absorbent body, allowing the scent to be easily perceived both above and below. The absorbent article is folded in two in the first direction along a fold line extending in the second direction, and accordingly, the first absorbent body or the first absorbent is also folded in the first direction along the fold line, but the second absorbent body is not folded along the fold line. This makes it possible to prevent the perfume, which is arranged closer to the crotch region than the fold line of the folded first absorbent body or first absorbent, from escaping to the front waist region, the rear waist region, and the outside thereof. On the other hand, in the unfolded second absorbent body, the scent of the perfume can easily circulate between the first absorbent body and the second absorbent body, so the scent of the perfume can be easily perceived both above (skin side) and below (non-skin side) the second absorbent body.

[0042] [Aspect 15] The absorbent body includes a pair of leak-proof walls extending along the longitudinal direction on both outer sides in the width direction, the absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article heading from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the absorbent article is folded in two in the first direction along a fold line extending in the second direction, and an end portion in the width direction of the second absorbent body overlaps the first absorbent body and the leak-proof walls in the thickness direction. The absorbent article according to any one of Aspects 1 to 14.

[0043] In this absorbent article, the widthwise edge of the second absorbent body is covered by the leak-proof walls. Therefore, volatilization of the perfume in the thickness direction can be suppressed at a position where the first absorbent body and the second absorbent body overlap in the thickness direction. Thereby, the effect of the perfume can be sustained for a longer time.

[0044] The following describes the pant-type absorbent articles according to the embodiment. In this embodiment, shorts-type sanitary napkins are used as an example of pant-type absorbent articles. However, the present invention is not limited to this example and can be applied to other types of pant-type absorbent articles without departing from the spirit of the invention. Examples of other types of pant-type absorbent articles include adult disposable diapers and children's disposable diapers.

[0045] First, an example of the configuration of a panty-type absorbent article according to the embodiment will be described. Figures 1 to 8 are diagrams illustrating an example of the configuration of a panty-type absorbent article according to the embodiment, specifically, a shorts-type sanitary napkin 1. Specifically, Figure 1 is a perspective view of the shorts-type sanitary napkin 1. Figure 2 is a view of the skin side of the shorts-type sanitary napkin 1 in its unfolded state. Figures 3 and 4 are views of the skin side and non-skin side of the absorbent body 3 in its unfolded state, respectively. Figure 5 is a view of the skin side of the first absorbent body 5 in its unfolded state. Figures 6 and 7 are views of the skin side and non-skin side of the second absorbent body 7 in its unfolded state, respectively. Figure 8 is a partial end view of the VIII-VIII end face of Figure 2.

[0046] However, the "unfolded state" of a panty-type absorbent article (shorts-type napkin 1) means the state in which the pair of locking parts that form the boundary between the front and rear waist regions of the panty-type absorbent article are released, and the panty-type absorbent article is spread out on a flat surface until the non-stretchable material (e.g., nonwoven fabric) constituting the panty-type absorbent article is no longer wrinkled without tearing. If the panty-type absorbent article is equipped with an elastic member, the elastic member is stretched until the non-stretchable material is no longer wrinkled. The front waist region, rear waist region, pair of locking parts, elastic member, non-stretchable material (e.g., nonwoven fabric), etc. will be described later.

[0047] The panty-type sanitary napkin 1 comprises a waist opening 101 and a pair of leg openings 103 (one leg opening 103a and the other leg opening 103b). The panty-type sanitary napkin 1 further comprises a pair of locking parts 105 (one locking part 105a and the other locking part 105b) extending from the waist opening 101 toward the pair of leg openings 103. The pair of locking parts 105 lock the front waist area 11 and the rear waist area 15, which will be described later.

[0048] The panty-type sanitary napkin 1 comprises an absorbent body 3 that absorbs menstrual blood and an outer casing 9 that has the shape of panties. When unfolded, the absorbent body 3 has a rectangular shape with a longitudinal direction L and a width direction W. The absorbent body 3 is fixed to the outer casing 9 by a body-to-outer casing joint 107 made of hot melt adhesive.

[0049] The panty-type sanitary napkin 1, in its unfolded state, has a longitudinal direction L and a width direction W that are perpendicular to each other, originating from the absorbent body 3, and a thickness direction T that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L and the width direction W. Note that the longitudinal direction L and the width direction W refer to the long and short directions of the absorbent body 3, respectively, and do not refer to the long and short directions of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 in its unfolded state.

[0050] The shorts-type sanitary napkin 1, in its unfolded state and along its longitudinal direction L, comprises a front waist area 11 having a front edge 17, a rear waist area 15 having a rear edge 19, and a crotch area 13 positioned between the front waist area 11 and the rear waist area 15. The front waist area 11 and the rear waist area 15 are areas equipped with a pair of locking parts 105. The crotch area 13 is the area between the front waist area 11 and the rear waist area 15, forming a leg opening 103. The front edge 17 and the rear edge 19 refer to the edges on the front waist area 11 side and the rear waist area 15 side, respectively, that demarcate the waist opening 101.

[0051] The panty-type sanitary napkin 1, in its unfolded state, has a widthwise center line WC extending parallel to the widthwise direction W at the center of the longitudinal direction L. The panty-type sanitary napkin 1, in its unfolded state, also has a longitudinal center line LC extending parallel to the longitudinal direction at the center of the widthwise direction W. The crotch area 13 is divided by the widthwise center line WC into a front crotch area 13a closer to the front edge 17 and a rear crotch area 13b closer to the rear edge 19.

[0052] The outer casing 9 comprises a first outer sheet 111 extending from the front waist area 11 to the rear waist area 15 and positioned on the non-skin side, and a second outer sheet 113 extending from the front waist area 11 to the rear waist area 15 and positioned on the skin side. Each of the first outer sheet 111 and the second outer sheet 113 is made of a hydrophobic nonwoven fabric. The first outer sheet 111 is folded toward the skin at its front edge 17 and rear edge 19, but it does not have to be folded.

[0053] In the deployed state, the front waist region 11 includes a plurality of front opening elastic members 123 positioned closer to the front edge 17 and a plurality of front waist elastic members 115 positioned closer to the crotch region 13, between the first outer sheet 111 and the second outer sheet 113. The plurality of front opening elastic members 123 extend from one locking portion 105a to the other locking portion 105b and are spaced apart at a predetermined pitch in the longitudinal direction L. The plurality of front waist elastic members 115 extend from one locking portion 105a to the other locking portion 105b and are spaced apart at a predetermined front pitch (for example, 5 mm) in the longitudinal direction L. Each of the multiple front opening elastic members 123 and the multiple front body elastic members 115 is joined to the first exterior sheet 111 and the second exterior sheet 113 by an internal joint 117 made of hot melt adhesive, while stretched relative to the first exterior sheet 111 and the second exterior sheet 113.

[0054] In the deployed state, the rear torso region 15 includes a plurality of rear opening elastic members 125 positioned near the rear edge 19 and a plurality of rear torso elastic members 119 positioned near the crotch region 13, between the first outer sheet 111 and the second outer sheet 113. The plurality of rear opening elastic members 125 extend from one locking portion 105a to the other locking portion 105b and are spaced apart at a predetermined pitch in the longitudinal direction L. The plurality of rear torso elastic members 119 extend from one locking portion 105a to the other locking portion 105b and are spaced apart at a predetermined rear pitch (for example, 5 mm) in the longitudinal direction L. Furthermore, in the deployed state, the rear crotch region 13b is provided with a plurality of rear leg elastic members 121 that extend from one leg opening 103a to the other leg opening 103b and are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction L, between the first outer sheet 111 and the second outer sheet 113.

[0055] Each of the multiple rear opening elastic members 125, multiple rear body elastic members 119, and multiple rear leg elastic members 121 is joined to the first exterior sheet 111 and the second exterior sheet 113 by an internal joint 117 made of hot melt adhesive, while extended relative to the first exterior sheet 111 and the second exterior sheet 113.

[0056] The absorbent body 3 comprises a first absorbent body 5 that is irremovably attached to the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 (specifically, the outer casing 9), and a second absorbent body 7 that is removably attached to the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 (specifically, the first absorbent body 5). The first absorbent body 5 is positioned from the front waist area 11 through the crotch area 13 to the rear waist area 15. The second absorbent body 7 is positioned on the skin side of the first absorbent body 5 and in the front crotch area 13a and the rear crotch area 13b. For example, the first absorbent body 5 is positioned on the skin side of the crotch area 13, and the second absorbent body 7 is positioned on the skin side of the first absorbent body 5.

[0057] However, "non-removable" means that it is not intended to be removed under normal use, and "non-removable connection" means that it is connected in a way that prevents removal under normal use. "Removable" means that it is intended to be removed under normal use, and "removable connection" means that it is connected in a way that allows removal under normal use.

[0058] The above-mentioned removable joint and non-removable joint can be achieved by adjusting the joint strength between the second absorbent body 7 and the panty-type napkin 1 (e.g., the first absorbent body 5) and the joint strength between the first absorbent body 5 and the panty-type napkin 1 (e.g., the outer casing 9). For example, (i) making the joint area between the second absorbent body 7 and the panty-type napkin 1 (e.g., the first absorbent body 5) smaller than the joint area between the first absorbent body 5 and the panty-type napkin 1 (e.g., the outer casing 9), (ii) making the joint strength per unit area between the second absorbent body 7 and the panty-type napkin 1 (e.g., the first absorbent body 5) smaller than the joint strength per unit area between the first absorbent body 5 and the panty-type napkin 1 (e.g., the outer casing 9), and (iii) combinations thereof.

[0059] The first absorbent body 5 has a first absorbent body front edge 21a, which is the edge closest to the front edge 17 of the first absorbent body 5, and a first absorbent body rear edge 21b, which is the edge closest to the rear edge 19 of the first absorbent body 5. The second absorbent body 7 has a second absorbent body front edge 23a, which is the edge closest to the front edge 17 of the second absorbent body 7, and a second absorbent body rear edge 23b, which is the edge closest to the rear edge 19 of the second absorbent body 7.

[0060] In the above-described unfolded state, the front edge 23a of the second absorbent body is positioned closer to the centerline WC in the width direction than the front edge 21a of the first absorbent body, and the rear edge 23b of the second absorbent body is positioned closer to the centerline WC in the width direction than the rear edge 21b of the first absorbent body.

[0061] The first absorbent body 5 has a first absorbent body front end portion 25a, which is the end portion of the first absorbent body 5 closer to the front edge 17, and a first absorbent body rear end portion 25b, which is the end portion of the first absorbent body 5 closer to the rear edge 19. The second absorbent body 7 has a second absorbent body front end portion 27a, which is the end portion of the second absorbent body 7 closer to the front edge 17, and a second absorbent body rear end portion 27b, which is the end portion of the second absorbent body 7 closer to the rear edge 19.

[0062] The first absorbent body front end portion 25a refers to the region extending from the edge near the front edge 17 of the first absorbent body 5, preferably within 30%, more preferably within 20%, and even more preferably within 10% of the longitudinal length L of the first absorbent body 5. The first absorbent body rear end portion 25b refers to the region extending from the edge near the rear edge 19 of the first absorbent body 5, preferably within 30%, more preferably within 20%, and even more preferably within 10% of the longitudinal length L of the first absorbent body 5. The second absorbent body front end portion 27a refers to the region extending from the edge near the front edge 17 of the second absorbent body 7, preferably within 30%, more preferably within 20%, and even more preferably within 10% of the longitudinal length L of the second absorbent body 7. The rear end portion 27b of the second absorbent body refers to a region extending from the edge of the second absorbent body 7 near the rear end edge 19, preferably within 30%, more preferably within 20%, and even more preferably within 10% of the longitudinal length L of the second absorbent body 7.

[0063] In the deployed state described above, the front end portion 25a of the first absorbent body is positioned closer to the front edge 17 than the front end portion 27a of the second absorbent body. Also, in the deployed state, the rear end portion 25b of the first absorbent body is positioned closer to the rear edge 19 than the rear end portion 27b of the second absorbent body.

[0064] The first absorbent body 5 comprises, in the thickness direction T, a liquid-permeable first top sheet 31, a first absorbent 35, a pair of hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheets 43, a first absorbent body elastic member 41, and a liquid-impermeable first back sheet 39 in that order. The first top sheet 31 has a first skin-contact surface 33a and a first non-skin-contact surface 33b. The first absorbent 35 extends in the longitudinal direction L from the front end 25a to the rear end 25b of the first absorbent body. The first absorbent 35 comprises a first absorbent core 37a and a first core wrap 37b covering the first absorbent core 37a. The first absorbent core 37a contains pulp fibers (not shown) and a superabsorbent polymer (not shown). Each of the pair of hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheets 43 is folded over on the outside in the width direction W to be doubled and extends outward in the width direction W of the first absorbent body 35. The first backsheet 39, which is positioned on the non-skin side, is preferably made of a moisture-permeable (breathable) film (first film member). A liquid diffusion sheet may be positioned between the first top sheet 31 and the first absorbent 35, and a nonwoven fabric sheet, such as a hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheet, may be positioned on the non-skin side of the first backsheet 39. The first absorbent core 37a may have a pair of constricted portions that are narrowed in the width direction.

[0065] The first absorbent core 37a and the first core wrap 37b are joined by a joint (not shown) made of hot melt adhesive. The first top sheet 31 and the first absorbent 35, specifically the first core wrap 37b, are joined by a top sheet-core wrap joint 131 made of hot melt adhesive. The first absorbent core 37a is preferably 50 g / m² ２ More preferably 100 g / m ２ The above, and preferably 400 g / m² ２ More preferably, 200 g / m ２ It has the following basis weight.

[0066] The first top sheet 31 is positioned to cover the first absorber 35 (first absorbent core 37a and first core wrap 37b) and is bonded to each of the pair of hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheets 43 by a top sheet nonwoven fabric joint 133 made of hot melt adhesive. The hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheets 43 are made of hydrophobic nonwoven fabric.

[0067] The first absorbent body elastic member 41 is composed of a plurality of (for example, four) filamentous elastic members. The plurality of filamentous elastic members are arranged to extend along the longitudinal direction L from the front crotch region to the rear crotch region 13b. Furthermore, the plurality of filamentous elastic members constituting the first absorbent body elastic member 41 are spaced apart in the width direction W and arranged at a predetermined widthwise pitch. The first absorbent body elastic member 41 is joined to the first absorbent body 5 (first back sheet 39, hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheet 43, first absorbent 35, etc.) by an elastic member joint 45 made of hot melt adhesive, with the plurality of filamentous elastic members stretched relative to the first absorbent body 5. The first absorbent body elastic member 41 is a member that facilitates the contact of the absorbent body 3, i.e., the first absorbent body 5 and the second absorbent body 7, with the wearer's vaginal or anal opening. The first absorbent body elastic member 41 can further facilitate the contact of the absorbent body 3, i.e., the first absorbent body 5 and the second absorbent body 7, with the wearer's buttocks.

[0068] Each of the pair of hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheets 43 is folded inward to cover the absorbent body 3 (first absorbent body 5 and second absorbent body 7), forming a leak-proof wall 47. Thus, the pair of hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheets 43 form a pair of leak-proof walls 47 on both outer sides in the width direction W of the absorbent body 3 (first absorbent body 5 and second absorbent body 7). Each of the pair of leak-proof walls 47 has a fixed end (not shown) that is fixed to the first absorbent body 35 and the first back sheet 39, and a free end (not shown) on the opposite side. In the unfolded state, each of the pair of leak-proof walls 47 has one or more (for example, two) leak-proof wall elastic members 49 extending in the longitudinal direction L from the front waist area 11, through the crotch area 13, to the rear waist area 15 at the free end. Each of the one or more leak-proof wall elastic members 49 is extended relative to the leak-proof wall 47 (hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheet 43) and joined to the hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheet 43 within the folded hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheet 43 by a joint (not shown) made of hot melt adhesive.

[0069] Each pair of leak-proof walls 47 is provided with a pair of front leak-proof wall joints 75 that connect the pair of leak-proof walls 47 to the first top sheet 31 in the front waist region 11. Furthermore, each pair of leak-proof walls 47 is provided with a pair of rear leak-proof wall joints 77 that connect the pair of leak-proof walls 47 to the first top sheet 31 in the rear crotch region 13b and the rear waist region 15.

[0070] The pair of leak-proof walls 47 are made of hydrophobic nonwoven fabric that forms the hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheet 43, and are hydrophobic, and stand up from the absorbent body 3 when worn to suppress menstrual blood leakage. The first back sheet 39 is joined to the outer body 9, in particular the second outer sheet 113, by an inter-body joint 107 made of hot melt adhesive. As a result, the first absorbent body 5 is irremovably joined to the outer body 9 (shorts-type sanitary napkin 1).

[0071] The second absorbent body 7 comprises, in the thickness direction T, a liquid-permeable second top sheet 51, a second absorbent 55, and a liquid-impermeable second back sheet 59 in that order. The second top sheet 51 has a second skin-contact surface 53a and a second non-skin-contact surface 53b. The second absorbent 55 extends in the longitudinal direction L from the front end 27a to the rear end 27b of the second absorbent body. The second absorbent 55 comprises a second absorbent core 57a and a second core wrap 57b covering the second absorbent core 57a. The second absorbent core 57a contains pulp fibers (not shown) and a superabsorbent polymer (not shown). The second back sheet 59, located on the non-skin side, is preferably made of a non-moisture-permeable (non-air-permeable) film (second film member). A liquid diffusion sheet may be placed between the second top sheet 51 and the second absorbent 55, and a nonwoven fabric sheet, such as a hydrophobic nonwoven fabric sheet, may be placed on the non-skin side of the second back sheet 59. The second absorbent core 57a may have a pair of constricted portions that are narrowed in the width direction.

[0072] The second absorbent core 57a and the second core wrap 57b are joined by a joint (not shown) made of hot melt adhesive. The second top sheet 51 and the second absorbent 55, specifically the second core wrap 57b, are joined by a top sheet-core wrap joint 131 made of hot melt adhesive. The second absorbent core preferably has a density of 50 g / m². ２ More preferably 100 g / m ２ The above, and preferably 400 g / m² ２ More preferably, 200 g / m ２ It has the following basis weight.

[0073] The second top sheet 51 is positioned to cover the second absorbent 55 (second absorbent core 57a and second core wrap 57b), and is joined to the second back sheet 59 together with the second absorbent 55 by a top sheet-back sheet joint 135 made of hot melt adhesive.

[0074] In the width direction W, the shorts-type sanitary napkin 1 alternately includes inter-body joining portions 61 that detachably join the second absorbent main body 7 to the first absorbent main body 5, and inter-body non-joining portions 65 that do not join the second absorbent main body 7 to the first absorbent main body 5. Accordingly, the second absorbent main body 7 is detachably joined to the first absorbent main body 5 (the shorts-type sanitary napkin 1).

[0075] That is, when the second absorbent main body 7 is disposed between the pair of leak-proof walls 47 of the first absorbent main body 7 and the first top sheet 31, the second absorbent main body 7 is joined to the first top sheet 31 of the first absorbent main body 5 via the inter-body joining portions 61 disposed on the second back sheet 59. However, the inter-body joining portions 61 are formed of a hot-melt adhesive (adhesive for inter-body joining portions). The inter-body joining portions 61 are disposed so as to extend intermittently in the longitudinal direction L, and include a plurality of (for example, two) inter-body joining sections 63 arranged at intervals in the width direction W. When there are two inter-body joining portions 61, specifically, the inter-body joining portion 61 includes one inter-body joining section 63a and the other inter-body joining section 63b. The one inter-body joining section 63a and the other inter-body joining section 63b are spaced apart from each other in the width direction W, and are arranged line-symmetrically with respect to the center line LC in the longitudinal direction. Each of the inter-body joining section 63a and the inter-body joining section 63b is arranged in plurality (for example, three) along the longitudinal direction L at intervals (intermittently). The basis weight of the adhesive for inter-body joining portions is, for example, 3 to 50 g / m ２ and the like can be mentioned.

[0076] Among the regions where the first absorbent main body 5 and the second absorbent main body 7 overlap in the thickness direction T, portions other than the inter-body joining portions 61 (the inter-body joining section 63a and the inter-body joining section 63b), that is, portions where the first absorbent main body 5 and the second absorbent main body 7 are not joined, are the inter-body non-joining portions 65. The inter-body non-joining portions 65 are disposed at least in the center portion in the width direction W and on the front side (for example, the front crotch region 13a) of the second absorbent main body 7. Furthermore, the inter-body non-joining portions 65 are disposed at least in the center portion in the width direction W and on the rear side (for example, the rear crotch region 13b) of the second absorbent main body 7.

[0077] The panty-type sanitary napkin 1 includes a front cover sheet 71 that is joined to the second outer sheet 113 and the first absorbent body 5 from the skin side of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 so as to cover the front edge 21a of the first absorbent body in the front waist area 11, but not to cover the front edge 23a of the second absorbent body. Furthermore, the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 includes a rear cover sheet 73 that is joined to the second outer sheet 113 and the first absorbent body 5 from the skin side of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 so as to cover the rear edge 21b of the first absorbent body in the rear waist area 15, but not to cover the rear edge 23b of the second absorbent body.

[0078] As described above, in the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, the second absorbent body 7 is detachably attached to the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 (first absorbent body 5). Therefore, the user of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 can first allow the second absorbent body 7 to absorb bodily fluids, and then remove and discard the second absorbent body 7 that has absorbed the bodily fluids. This allows the first absorbent body 5 to absorb bodily fluids while the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 is still being worn after the second absorbent body 7 has been removed. In other words, the absorbent material itself can be used for a long period of time without being replaced.

[0079] In the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, at least the first absorbent body 5 has a fragrance-containing region FA, which is an area where fragrance 90 is present. However, the fragrance-containing region FA is not limited to the area to which the fragrance 90 is applied; if the applied fragrance 90 moves to another area after application, that other area may also become a fragrance-containing region FA. The panty-type sanitary napkin 1 may also have fragrance-containing regions FA in other components, such as the second absorbent body 7 or the outer casing 9. The basis weight of the fragrance is, for example, 0.001 to 10 g / m². ２ Examples include, preferably 0.003 to 5 g / m². ２ More preferably 0.005 to 2.5 g / m ２ These are some examples.

[0080] However, the substance and mass of fragrance 90 (volatile substance) can be obtained by measuring the fragrance components by headspace solid-phase microextraction. Specifically, a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (Shimadzu Corporation: GCMS-QP2010 Plus) is used, with helium as the carrier gas, and the measurement mode is set to scanning, and the measurement is performed using the electron shock ionization method. The component to be measured from the shorts-type sanitary napkin 1, for example, the first absorbent body 5, is removed and placed in a 300 ml beaker with the first top sheet 31 facing outwards. The top of the beaker is covered with aluminum foil, and the aluminum foil and the beaker are further secured with paraffin film or rubber to seal the inside of the beaker, which is then placed in a 45-degree constant temperature oil bath containing silicone oil. The beaker placed in the 45-degree oil bath is secured in the oil bath by fixing its bottom with double-sided tape or the like. An SPME fiber (Sigma-Aldrich 50 / 39 μm DVB / CAR / PDMS, Stableflex 2 cm) is inserted into a beaker through aluminum foil, and volatile substances in the first absorbent body 5 are extracted for 24 hours. The SPME fiber is then immediately measured using a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer after being removed from the beaker. Each mass obtained represents the total mass of the volatile substances. The average value of n=5 measurements is taken as the total mass of the volatile substances. The temperature of the silicone oil in the oil bath and the extraction time for the volatile substances can be adjusted as appropriate depending on the components of the volatile substances. For example, if the first sample measurement confirms that the volatile substances are one or more known substances, the temperature and time can be adjusted in samples 2 through 6 according to the type and boiling point of each of the multiple known substances, using the extraction time as a reference, to measure the mass of each of the multiple known substances.

[0081] The amount of fragrance 90 (volatile substance) changes over time. The mass of the volatile substance is preferably measured within a predetermined period from the time of manufacture, and preferably, it may be measured 30 days after manufacture, which is the shortest typical period from manufacture to distribution and when it reaches the consumer.

[0082] Furthermore, the mass of the fragrance 90 (volatile substance) in the component of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 to be measured (for example, the first absorbent body 5) can also be said to be the total mass of the volatile substance applied to the component of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 to be measured. For example, the mass of the component of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 to be measured is measured after it has been removed from its packaging, and then the entire surface of the component of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 to be measured is exposed and left for a predetermined time until the volatile substance has completely evaporated. After that, the mass of the component of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 to be measured is measured after the volatile substance has completely evaporated. Then, by calculating the difference between the mass before and after the volatile substance has evaporated, the mass of the fragrance 90 in the component of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 to be measured (for example, the first absorbent body 5) can be measured.

[0083] The fragrance 90 is not particularly limited as long as it can be used in sanitary products. For example, either natural or synthetic fragrances may be used, two or more fragrances may be used in combination, and it may be dissolved in one or more solvents. Examples of natural fragrances include anise, basil, bergamot, camphor, chamomile, citronella, clove, eucalyptus, grapefruit, rose, jasmine, peppermint, lemongrass, ginger, lavender, ylang-ylang, mint, orange, sage, rosemary, and lime. Examples of synthetic fragrances include terpene hydrocarbons such as pinene and limonene; terpene alcohols such as linalool, geraniol, nerol, citronellol, dihydromyrcenoyl, terpineol, menthol, borneol, and cedrol; alicyclic alcohols such as amber core; aromatic alcohols such as phenylethyl alcohol and eugenol; synthetic sandals such as sandal mysore core; ethers such as rose oxide and anethole; terpene aldehydes such as citral and citronellal; aromatic aldehydes such as cinnamic aldehyde, helional, vanillin, and ethyl vanillin; terpene ketones such as camphor, carvone, ionones, damascone, and damascenone; aromatic ketones such as acetophenone and raspberry ketone; and acetate esters such as ethyl acetate, linalyl acetate, and benzyl acetate; propionic acid esters such as methyl propionate; salicylic acid esters such as methyl salicylate; and anthranilic acid esters such as methyl anthranilate.

[0084] In the shorts-type sanitary napkin 1, an insect repellent fragrance may be used as fragrance 90. An insect repellent fragrance is a repellent (insect repellent) against pests such as mosquitoes, gnats, midges, and flies, and is a fragrance derived from synthetic compounds or natural plant extracts. Examples of insect repellent fragrances that can be used include citronellal, DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide), sesquiterpenes, ethyl ethylbutylacetylaminopropionate, picaridin, pyrethroids, cinnamon, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus. The insect repellent fragrance can be appropriately selected depending on the target pests and desired fragrance.

[0085] The panty-type sanitary napkin 1 may contain a cooling agent in addition to the fragrance 90. The cooling agent is not particularly limited as long as it can be used in sanitary products, and examples include those that act on receptor activating channels (TRPM8) in the nerves of the skin, such as menthol (e.g., l-menthol) and its derivatives (e.g., menthyl lactate and menthol glycerin acetal (MGA)), methyl salicylate, camphor, cucumber extract, and essential oils derived from plants (e.g., mint, eucalyptus, nutmeg). The cooling agent may also lower the ambient temperature by evaporative cooling. Examples of such cooling agents include alcohols (e.g., methanol and ethanol). The cooling agent may be contained in a solvent or in a retaining agent such as cyclodextrin to make it easier for the wearer to feel the cooling effect for a long period of time.

[0086] In the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, at least the first absorbent body 5 has a fragrance-containing region FA where fragrance 90 is present. This allows the fragrance 90 of the first absorbent body 5 to naturally diffuse when the user removes the second absorbent body 7, which has absorbed bodily fluids, and attempts to use the first absorbent body 5. This fragrance helps to prevent the user or others from experiencing discomfort due to the odor accumulated inside the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, and reduces the impact of the odor's diffusion. In this case, since the first absorbent body 5, which is not removable in the crotch area 13, and the second absorbent body 7, which is removable on the skin side of the first absorbent body 5, do not necessarily require any structural changes other than the fragrance 90, the ease of switching from the second absorbent body 7 to the first absorbent body 5 is not easily compromised. Therefore, in a panty-type sanitary napkin 1 having a non-removable first absorbent body 5 and a removable second absorbent body 7, it is possible to provide a panty-type sanitary napkin 1 that can suppress the effects of odor while maintaining the ease of changing the panty-type sanitary napkin 1.

[0087] The location of the fragrance-containing region FA is not particularly limited as long as it is within the first absorbent body 5. Examples of the location in the thickness direction T include at least one of the following surfaces: the first non-skin contact surface 33b of the first top sheet 31, the non-skin side and / or skin side surface of the first core wrap 37b, and the non-skin side and / or skin side surface of the first back sheet 39. Examples of the range in the width direction W include both ends of the first absorbent body 5 (for example, a range of 5 to 20% of the width of the first absorbent body 5 from both end edges of the first absorbent body 5), the central part (for example, a range of 5 to 20% of the width of the first absorbent body 5 on both sides from the longitudinal center line LC), and the entire range (for example, from one end to the other in the width direction W). Examples of the range in the longitudinal direction L include both ends of the first absorbent body 5 (for example, a range of 5 to 20% of the length of the first absorbent body 5 from both end edges of the first absorbent body 5), the central part (for example, a range of 5 to 20% of the length of the first absorbent body 5 on both sides from the widthwise centerline WC), and the entire range (for example, from one end to the other in the longitudinal direction L). Alternatively, examples of the range in the width direction W and the longitudinal direction L include the range that overlaps in the thickness direction T with at least one of the body joint portion 61, and therefore the body joint portion 63 (body joint portion 63a, body joint portion 63b). Alternatively, examples of the range in the width direction W and the longitudinal direction L include the range that overlaps in the thickness direction T with any region within the body non-joint portion 65.

[0088] In the examples shown in Figures 5 and 8, the position of the fragrance-containing region FA in the thickness direction T within the first absorbent body 5 is the first non-skin contact surface 33b of the first top sheet 31. The range of the fragrance-containing region FA in the width direction W is the central part of the first absorbent body 5 (15% of the width of the first absorbent body 5 on both sides from the longitudinal center line LC). The range of the fragrance-containing region FA in the longitudinal direction L is the central part of the first absorbent body 5 (15% of the length of the first absorbent body 5 on both sides from the width direction center line WC).

[0089] If a fragrance-containing region FA exists in the second absorbent body 7, its position in the thickness direction T can be, for example, at least one of the following surfaces: the second non-skin contact surface 53b of the second top sheet 51, the non-skin side and / or skin side of the second core wrap 57b, and the non-skin side and / or skin side of the second back sheet 59. The range in the width direction W and the longitudinal direction L is the same as in the case of the first absorbent body 5. If a fragrance-containing region FA exists in the outer packaging 9, it can be located at any position on the skin side of the second outer packaging sheet 113.

[0090] In a preferred embodiment of this design, the fragrance-containing region FA is located where the first backsheet 39 (first film member) of the first absorbent body 5 and the non-permeable (non-air permeable) second backsheet 59 (second film member) of the second absorbent body 7 overlap in the thickness direction T. However, the two sheets do not need to completely overlap in the thickness direction T; it is sufficient if at least a portion of each sheet overlaps in the thickness direction T. The fragrance-containing region FA is located in the overlapping portion in the thickness direction T. For example, in the example shown in Figure 8, the fragrance-containing region FA is located on the first non-skin contact surface 33b of the first top sheet 31, where the first backsheet 39 and the second backsheet 59 overlap in the thickness direction T. The degree of non-air permeability of the second backsheet 59 can be, for example, an oxygen permeability of 200 cc / m³ at 23°C. ２ Examples include values ​​of / day / atm or less (JIS K 7126-1 "Plastics - Films and Sheets - Gas Permeability Test Methods - Part 1").

[0091] Therefore, the second backsheet 59 acts as a cover, preventing the fragrance 90 from diffusing from the first absorbent body 5 toward the skin side of the second absorbent body 7. As a result, the fragrance 90 is more likely to remain on the first absorbent body 5, and when the user removes the second absorbent body 7, which has absorbed bodily fluids, and attempts to use the first absorbent body 5, the fragrance 90 on the first absorbent body 5 is more easily diffused. This fragrance helps to further prevent the user or others from experiencing discomfort due to the odor accumulated inside the panty-type sanitary napkin 1. Thus, the effects of odor diffusion can be further suppressed, and a refreshing effect on the wearer can be expected.

[0092] In another embodiment of this model, the fragrance 90 may be present in the joint portion 61 between the main bodies (not shown). In this case, the fragrance 90 only needs to be present in at least one of the joint portions 63 (joint portion 63a, joint portion 63b) between the main bodies. However, the presence of the fragrance 90 in the joint portion 61 includes at least one of the following: the fragrance 90 is included in the hot melt adhesive of the joint portion 61; the fragrance is present in the area of ​​the second back sheet 59 and / or the first top sheet 31 that is in contact with the joint portion 61 in the thickness direction T; or the fragrance applied to another area diffuses and moves and adheres to the joint portion 61.

[0093] In the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, fragrance 90 is present in the joint 61 between the main bodies, so the fragrance 90 present in the joint 61 is easily volatile due to friction when the second absorbent body 7 is removed. As a result, the fragrance 90 is more easily retained at least in the joint 61 until the second absorbent body 7 is removed, and when the second absorbent body 7 is removed, the fragrance 90 can be released by friction. This fragrance helps to suppress the discomfort experienced by the user and others due to the odor accumulated inside the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, and further suppresses the effects of its diffusion. Furthermore, as will be described later, when the second absorbent body 7 is removed and then rolled up or folded for disposal, the release of fragrance 90 makes it hygienic and less likely to cause discomfort to others from the discarded second absorbent body 7.

[0094] In a preferred embodiment of this design, the fragrance-containing region FA is positioned to overlap with the first absorbent body elastic member 41 in the thickness direction T. However, in the examples of Figures 3, 5, and 8, the first absorbent body elastic member 41 is located at least in the central part of the longitudinal direction L and the central part of the width direction W of the first absorbent body 5. On the other hand, the fragrance-containing region FA is located at least in the central part of the longitudinal direction L and the central part of the width direction W of the first top sheet 31. Therefore, the fragrance-containing region FA is positioned to overlap with the first absorbent body elastic member 41 in the thickness direction T.

[0095] Therefore, when the second absorbent body 7 is removed, the fragrance 90 is more likely to float in the air due to the expansion and contraction of the elastic member 41 of the first absorbent body. The fragrance floating in the air helps to prevent the wearer and others from feeling uncomfortable due to the odor accumulated inside the panty-type napkin 1 when the wearer removes the second absorbent body 7, which has absorbed bodily fluids, and attempts to use the first absorbent body 5. This further reduces the impact of the odor's diffusion and can also provide a refreshing effect for the wearer. Furthermore, panty-type napkins 1 tend to slip down when worn due to the weight of the absorbent body 3. However, in the panty-type napkin 1, the first absorbent body 5 is equipped with a predetermined elastic member 41 of the first absorbent body, making it less likely to slip down when worn. In addition, because the elastic member 41 of the first absorbent body is provided in the rear crotch area 13b, the absorbent body 3, especially the second absorbent body 7, conforms more easily to the buttocks, resulting in a superior fit.

[0096] In a preferred embodiment of this product, the inter-body joint 61 includes a hot-melt adhesive (adhesive for inter-body joints) for removably joining the second absorbent body 7 to the first absorbent body 5. The total amount of fragrance 90 is less than the total amount of hot-melt adhesive (adhesive for inter-body joints) in the inter-body joint 61. This minimizes the adverse effect of the fragrance 90 on the joining between the second absorbent body 7 and the first absorbent body 5. Furthermore, after removing the second absorbent body 7, the fragrance 90 is more easily released into the air from the fragrance-containing area FA of the first absorbent body 5, thus further suppressing discomfort to the wearer or others due to odors accumulated inside the absorbent article. This further reduces the impact of odor diffusion and allows for a refreshing effect on the wearer.

[0097] However, the mass (total amount) of adhesive for the joint between the main bodies can be measured, for example, by the following method: (1) Remove the second backsheet 59, on which the adhesive for the joint between the main bodies is applied to the non-skin side, from the second absorbent body 7, and remove the adhesive for joining with the second absorbent 55 from the skin side of the second backsheet 59 using an organic solvent such as toluene (for example, by wiping it off). (2) Then measure the mass (A) of the second backsheet 59. (3) Remove the adhesive for the joint between the main bodies that is adhered to the non-skin side of the second backsheet 59 using an organic solvent such as toluene. Allow to air dry for 24 hours to evaporate the organic solvent. (3) Measure the mass (B) of the second backsheet 59. (4) (A) - (B) = Mass of the adhesive for the joint between the main bodies. (5) n = The average value of the mass measured 5 times is taken as the mass of the adhesive for the joint between the main bodies.

[0098] In a preferred embodiment of this product, the first absorbent body 5 includes a breathable (breathable) first backsheet 39 (first film member) positioned on the non-skin side. Therefore, even if the panty-type napkin 1 is used for a long period of time, it is possible to suppress the phenomenon of heat accumulating inside the panty-type napkin 1, which can cause stuffiness around the waist and groin. This reduces sweat and body odor that may accumulate inside the absorbent product.

[0099] In a preferred embodiment of this product, a pair of inter-body joining portions 61 are arranged side by side with a gap in the width direction W, and an inter-body non-joint portion 65 is positioned between the pair of inter-body joining portions 61 in the width direction W. When unfolded, the first absorbent body elastic member 41 overlaps with the inter-body non-joint portion 65 in the thickness direction. Therefore, when the second absorbent body 7 is removed, the fragrance is more easily dispersed into the space due to the expansion and contraction of the first absorbent body elastic member 41. Furthermore, the portion of the first absorbent body elastic member 41 that overlaps with the inter-body non-joint portion 65 in the thickness direction is less affected even if the second absorbent body 7 moves due to the wearer's body movements, and can hold the first absorbent body 5. As a result, the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 has excellent fit while worn.

[0100] Furthermore, the materials used in each sheet can be known sheets that are available in the field of hygiene products.

[0101] Next, an example of the configuration of an individual packaging 201 containing a panty-type absorbent article according to the embodiment will be described. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an individual packaging according to the embodiment, and is specifically a front view showing an example of the configuration of an individual packaging 201 containing a panty-type sanitary napkin 1B. In this example, the individual packaging 201 contains a panty-type sanitary napkin 1B, which is a folded panty-type sanitary napkin 1.

[0102] The individual packaging 201 comprises a panty-type sanitary napkin 1B having the above-described configuration and an individual packaging bag 202 which is a bag for containing the panty-type sanitary napkin 1B. Preferably, the individual packaging bag 202 is made of an airtight film material. In that case, it is possible to make it difficult for the gaseous component containing the fragrance 90 inside the individual packaging bag 202 to escape to the outside. However, the degree of airtightness of the individual packaging bag 202 may be, for example, an oxygen permeability of 200 cc / m³ at 23°C. ２ Examples include values ​​of / day / atm or less (JIS K 7126-1 "Plastics - Films and Sheets - Gas Permeability Test Methods - Part 1").

[0103] The material for the individual packaging bag 202 is not particularly limited, as long as it can be used as an individual packaging bag in the field of hygiene products. Examples of such materials include synthetic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate.

[0104] The individual packaging bag 202 includes a pair of transverse joints 203 and 204. The pair of transverse joints 203 and 204 seal the individual packaging bag 202. Specifically, the pair of transverse joints 203 and 204 seal the openings at both ends of the tubular sheet member for the individual packaging bag 202. Preferably, the individual packaging bag 202 further includes a longitudinal joint 205 extending from one of the transverse joints 203 and 204 to the other. In that case, the individual packaging body 201 is a pillow-type individual packaging body, which is easy to manufacture (package).

[0105] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an individual packaging according to an embodiment, and specifically, it is a schematic diagram showing an example of a folding method when a panty-type sanitary napkin 1 is placed in an individual packaging bag 202, and shows a front view of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1. In this diagram, the longitudinal direction L, width direction W, and thickness direction T of the absorbent body 3 are applied similarly to the panty-type sanitary napkin 1.

[0106] In the folding method, first, as shown in Figures 10(a) and (b), the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in three along a pair of fold lines FL that pass through both outer sides in the width direction W of the absorbent body 3 and extend along the longitudinal direction L, to form panty-type napkin 1A. Next, as shown in Figures 10(b) and (c), the panty-type napkin 1A is folded in half along a fold line FW that passes through the center of the longitudinal direction L and extends along the width direction W, to form panty-type napkin 1B.

[0107] The folded panty-type sanitary napkin 1B is placed in an individual packaging bag 202 and sealed with a vertical joint 205 and a pair of horizontal joints 203 and 204 to produce a pillow-type individual package 201. The molding method for each joint can be, for example, bonding with adhesive, welding with heat or ultrasonic waves, pressing with embossing or compression, or a combination thereof. Specifically, the pair of horizontal joints 203 and 204 are welded, and the vertical joint 205 is bonded.

[0108] The individual packaging 201 described above is just one example, and its configuration (including the folding method) is not limited to the example shown. Alternatively, after folding the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 as shown in Figure 10, instead of placing it in the individual packaging bag 202, multiple folded panty-type sanitary napkins 1 may be bundled together and packaged in a single packaging bag (not shown) to form the packaging.

[0109] In a preferred embodiment of this design, as shown in Figures 10(a) and (b), the panty-type napkin 1 has a longitudinal direction L (first direction) along the surface of the panty-type napkin 1, extending from the front waist area 11 (and rear waist area 15) to the crotch area 13 (front crotch area 13a), and a width direction W (second direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L and along the surface of the panty-type napkin 1. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 10(b) and (c), the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the longitudinal direction L by a fold line FW along the width direction W. The first absorbent body 5 then overlaps with the fold line FW. In the example shown in Figure 10, the fold line FW is located in the longitudinal direction L between the front edge 21a of the first absorbent body and the front edge 23a of the second absorbent body, and between the rear edge 21b of the first absorbent body and the rear edge 23b of the second absorbent body.

[0110] In this case, the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the fold line FW in the width direction W in the longitudinal direction L, and consequently, the first absorbent body 5 is also folded along the fold line FW. That is, in the longitudinal direction L, the portion of the first absorbent body 5 closer to the front edge 17 than the fold line FW (the front end portion 25a of the first absorbent body) is folded back along the fold line FW. Similarly, the portion of the first absorbent body 5 closer to the rear edge 19 than the fold line FW (the rear end portion 25b of the first absorbent body) is folded back along the fold line FW. As a result, the fragrance 90, which is positioned on the crotch area 13 (front crotch area 13a and rear crotch area 13b) side of the fold line FW of the first absorbent body 5, can be prevented from escaping to the front waist area 11 and rear waist area 15 and beyond. This allows the effect of the fragrance 90 to last longer.

[0111] In a preferred embodiment of this design, the panty-type napkin 1 has a longitudinal direction L and a width direction W. The first absorbent body 5 includes a first absorbent material 35. As shown in Figures 10(a) and (b), the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along a fold line FW along the width direction W in the longitudinal direction L. The first absorbent material 35 overlaps with the fold line FW. In the example of Figure 10, the fold line FW is located in the longitudinal direction L in the area near the front edge 17 within the front crotch area 13a of the first absorbent material 35 (not shown), and in the area near the rear edge 19 within the rear crotch area 13b of the first absorbent material 35 (not shown).

[0112] In this case, the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the fold line FW in the longitudinal direction L along the fold line FW in the width direction W, and consequently, the first absorbent material 35 is also folded along the fold line FW. That is, in the longitudinal direction L, the portion of the first absorbent material 35 closer to the front edge 17 than the fold line FW (generally the portion within the front end 25a of the first absorbent body) is folded back along the fold line FW. Similarly, the portion of the first absorbent material 35 closer to the rear edge 19 than the fold line FW (generally the portion within the rear end 25b of the first absorbent body) is folded back along the fold line FW. Therefore, since the panty-type napkin 1 is folded at the position of the first absorbent material 35, which has relatively high rigidity, the folded shape is easily maintained. As a result, the fragrance 90, which is positioned on the side of the crotch area 13 that is closer to the fold line FW of the folded first absorbent material 35, can be prevented from escaping to the front waist area 11 and the rear waist area 15 and beyond. This allows the effects of fragrance 90 to last longer.

[0113] In another aspect of this embodiment, the panty-type napkin 1 has the above-described longitudinal direction L and the above-described width direction W. The first absorbent body 5 includes a first absorbent 35, and the second absorbent body 7 includes a second absorbent 55. The panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the fold line FW along the width direction W in the longitudinal direction L. The first absorbent body 5 or the first absorbent 35 overlaps with the fold line FW, and the front end portion 27a' (shown as a dashed line in Figure 10(b)) and / or the rear end portion 27b' (not shown) of the second absorbent body in the longitudinal direction L of the second absorbent body 7 overlap with the fold line FW. In other words, the second absorbent body 7 is about the same length as the first absorbent body 5 in the longitudinal direction L.

[0114] In this case, the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the fold line FW along the width direction W in the longitudinal direction L, and consequently, the first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35 is also folded along the fold line FW in the longitudinal direction L, and the front end portion 27a' and / or rear end portion 27b' of the second absorbent body 7 in the longitudinal direction L are also folded along the fold line FW in the longitudinal direction L. As a result, the fragrance 90, which is positioned on the side of the crotch area 13 beyond the fold line FW of the folded first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35, can be prevented from escaping to the front waist area 11 and the rear waist area 15 and beyond. Furthermore, the fragrance 90, which is positioned on the crotch area 13 side of the fold line FW of the front end 27a' and / or rear end 27b' of the folded second absorbent body 7, can be prevented from escaping into the front waist area 11 and rear waist area 15 and beyond. This allows the effect of the fragrance 90 to last longer.

[0115] In a preferred embodiment of this design, the panty-type napkin 1 has a longitudinal direction L and a width direction W. The first absorbent body 5 includes a first absorbent 35, and the second absorbent body 7 includes a second absorbent 55. As shown in Figures 10(a) and (b), the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along a fold line FW that runs along the width direction W, in the longitudinal direction L. The first absorbent body 5 or the first absorbent 35 overlaps with the fold line FW, and the front and rear ends of the second absorbent 55 in the longitudinal direction L are located on the side of the crotch area 13 in the longitudinal direction L that is closer to the fold line FW.

[0116] In the example shown in Figure 10, the fold line FW is located in the longitudinal direction L between the front edge 21a of the first absorbent body and the edge of the second absorbent 55 (not shown) near the front edge 17, and between the rear edge 21b of the first absorbent body and the edge of the second absorbent 55 near the rear edge 19. Alternatively, the fold line FW is located in the longitudinal direction L between the edge of the first absorbent 35 (not shown) near the front edge 17 and the edge of the second absorbent 55 near the front edge 17, and between the edge of the first absorbent 35 (not shown) near the rear edge 19 and the edge of the second absorbent 55 near the rear edge 19.

[0117] In this case, the panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the fold line FW in the longitudinal direction L along the width direction W, and consequently, the first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35 is also folded along the fold line FW in the longitudinal direction L, but the second absorbent material 55 is not folded along the fold line FW. That is, in the longitudinal direction L, the portion of the first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35 closer to the front edge 17 than the fold line FW (the front end portion 25a of the first absorbent body) is folded back along the fold line FW. The portion of the first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35 closer to the rear edge 19 than the fold line FW (the rear end portion 25b of the first absorbent body) is folded back along the fold line FW. However, the second absorbent material 55 is not folded back along the fold line FW. As a result, the fragrance 90, which is positioned on the crotch area 13 side of the fold line FW of the folded first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35, is prevented from escaping into the front waist area 11 and rear waist area 15 or beyond. On the other hand, since creases are less likely to form in the unfolded second absorbent material 55, the second absorbent material 55, and consequently the second absorbent body 7, can adhere more closely to the first absorbent body 5. As a result, the fragrance of the fragrance 90, which is positioned in a position overlapping with the second absorbent material 55 in the thickness direction T, is less likely to escape in the thickness direction T. In other words, the fragrance 90 positioned on the crotch area 13 side is prevented from escaping outside the front waist area 11 and rear waist area 15. As a result, the effect of the fragrance 90 can be made to last longer.

[0118] In another aspect of this embodiment, the panty-type napkin 1 has the above-described longitudinal direction L and the above-described width direction W. The first absorbent body 5 includes a first absorbent 35, and the second absorbent body 7 includes a second absorbent 55. The panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the fold line FW along the width direction W in the longitudinal direction L. The first absorbent body 5 or the first absorbent 35 overlaps with the fold line FW. The front and rear ends of the second absorbent body 7 in the longitudinal direction L are located on the side of the crotch area 13 in the longitudinal direction L that is closer to the fold line FW.

[0119] In the example shown in Figure 10, the fold line FW is located in the longitudinal direction L between the front edge 21a of the first absorbent body and the front edge 23a of the second absorbent body, and between the rear edge 21b of the first absorbent body and the rear edge 23b of the second absorbent body. Alternatively, the fold line FW is located in the longitudinal direction L between the edge of the first absorbent body (not shown) near the front edge 17 and the front edge 23a of the second absorbent body, and between the edge of the first absorbent body (not shown) near the rear edge 19 and the rear edge 23b of the second absorbent body.

[0120] In this case, with the panty-type napkin 1, the first absorbent body 5 is folded, making it difficult for the fragrance 90 to escape. The second absorbent body 7 is not folded, allowing the odor to circulate more easily between the first absorbent 35 and the second absorbent 55, making the scent more noticeable both above and below. The panty-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the fold line FW in the longitudinal direction L along the width direction W, and consequently, the first absorbent body 5 or the first absorbent 35 is also folded along the fold line FW in the longitudinal direction L, but the second absorbent body 7 is not folded along the fold line FW. That is, in the longitudinal direction L, the portion of the first absorbent body 5 or the first absorbent 35 in the front waist area 11 and the front crotch area 13a that is closer to the front edge 17 than the fold line FW is folded back along the fold line FW. The portion of the first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35 within the rear torso area 15 and rear crotch area 13b that is closer to the rear edge 19 than the fold line FW is folded back along the fold line FW. This prevents the fragrance 90, which is positioned on the crotch area 13 side of the fold line FW of the folded first absorbent body 5 or first absorbent material 35, from escaping into the front torso area 11 and rear torso area 15 or beyond. On the other hand, in the unfolded second absorbent body 7, the fragrance 90 can easily circulate between the first absorbent material 35 and the second absorbent material 55, making it easier to smell the fragrance 90 both on the top (skin side) and bottom (non-skin side) of the second absorbent body 7.

[0121] In another aspect of this embodiment, the absorbent body 3 includes a pair of leak-proof walls 47 extending along the longitudinal direction L on both outer sides in the width direction W. The shorts-type napkin 1 has the above-mentioned longitudinal direction L and width direction W. The shorts-type napkin 1 is folded in half along the longitudinal direction L at a fold line FW along the width direction W. The end of the second absorbent body 7 in the width direction W overlaps with the first absorbent body 5 and the leak-proof wall 47 in the thickness direction T.

[0122] In this case, in the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, the edges of the second absorbent body 7 in the width direction W are covered with a leak-proof wall 47. Therefore, at the position where the first absorbent body 5 and the second absorbent body 7 overlap in the thickness direction T, the volatilization of the fragrance 90 in the thickness direction T can be suppressed. As a result, the effect of the fragrance 90 can be made to last longer.

[0123] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating an individual packaging body according to an embodiment, and specifically, it is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state in which the second absorbent body 7, after use, has been rolled up to be placed in the individual packaging bag 202.

[0124] When rolling up the second absorbent body 7, for example, first remove the second absorbent body 7 from the panty-type napkin 1. Then, as shown in Figures 11(a) and 11(b), for example, roll up the second absorbent body 7 with the rear edge 23b of the second absorbent body as the center, so that the second top sheet 51 is on the inside (the second back sheet 59 is on the outside). This results in the second absorbent body 7A being rolled up.

[0125] Similarly, when folding the second absorbent body 7, for example, first remove the second absorbent body 7 from the panty-type napkin 1. Then, with the second top sheet 51 on the inside (the second back sheet 59 on the outside), fold the second absorbent body 7 in the longitudinal direction L, for example, in a tri-fold. This results in the second absorbent body in a folded state.

[0126] Thus, when the second absorbent body 7 is removed for disposal and rolled up or folded with the second top sheet 51 on the skin side facing inward, the outer surface becomes a non-breathable film member positioned on the non-skin side, i.e., a non-breathable second back sheet 59. Therefore, when the second absorbent body 7 is rolled up or folded, leakage of odors related to bodily fluids from its outer surface can be suppressed.

[0127] Figures 12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating an individual packaging according to an embodiment, and specifically, schematic diagrams showing a method of disposing of the second absorbent body 7 in a rolled-up state using an individual packaging bag 202. Figure 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the second absorbent body 7 in a rolled-up state being placed in an individual packaging bag 202, and Figure 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the second absorbent body 7 after use being rolled up together with the individual packaging bag 202.

[0128] When the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 is used, for example, the lateral joint portion 203 of the individual packaging 201 is cut off, and the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 inside is removed. At that time, as shown in Figure 12(a), an opening 203A is formed in the individual packaging bag 202 from which the lateral joint portion 203 has been cut off. When the used second absorbent body 7 of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1 is disposed of, for example, as shown in Figure 12(b), the rolled-up second absorbent body 7A is placed into the individual packaging bag 202 through the opening 203A, and the opening 203A is folded to form a folded lid 203B, thereby closing the individual packaging bag 202.

[0129] In this way, in order to dispose of the second absorbent body 7, the second absorbent body 7A, which is in a rolled-up state, is inserted into the opening 203A of the individual packaging bag 202 and placed inside the individual packaging bag 202, making it easier to maintain the second absorbent body 7A in a rolled-up state. Furthermore, any odor that may be generated from the second absorbent body 7A can be contained within the individual packaging bag 202 and is less likely to spread.

[0130] Alternatively, when disposing of the used second absorbent body 7 of the panty-type sanitary napkin 1, all the joints in the individual packaging bag 202, namely the pair of horizontal joints 203, 204 and the vertical joint 205, are opened in advance to make the individual packaging bag 202 into a roughly sheet state. Then, as shown in Figure 13, the roughly sheet-like individual packaging bag 202 and the second absorbent body 7 are placed on top of each other so that the second top sheet 51 of the second absorbent body 7 is on the inside, and they are rolled up together, for example, around the rear edge 23b of the second absorbent body. This results in the second absorbent body 7C being rolled up together with the individual packaging bag 202. At this time, by positioning the vertical joint 205 on the outside so that it is rolled up last, the adhesive of the vertical joint 205 can be re-adhered to the rolled individual packaging bag 202.

[0131] In this way, when the second absorbent body 7 is rolled up together with the individual packaging bag 202 for disposal, the vertical joint portion 205 re-adheres, maintaining that state. This makes it possible to contain any odors that may be generated from the second absorbent body 7 in the individual packaging bag 202, making them less likely to spread. The second absorbent body 7 can be disposed of in a more compact form.

[0132] In a preferred embodiment of this product, the individual packaging bag 202 is made of a non-permeable film material. Therefore, when disposing of the removed second absorbent body 7, placing the second absorbent body 7 in the individual packaging bag 202 further suppresses the leakage of odors to the outside. In addition, the odor transferred from the first absorbent body 5 to the second absorbent body 7, and the fragrance of the fragrance 90 present at the joint 61 between the bodies, can mask the odor from the second absorbent body 7, thereby suppressing the impact of the odor.

[0133] In a preferred embodiment of this design, the individual packaging bag 202 further includes a pair of horizontal joints 203 and 204 and a vertical joint 205. This allows the shape of the individual packaging bag 202 to be maintained by the other two joints after the shorts-type napkin 1B has been removed by opening one of the joints. This allows the second absorbent body 7 to be easily stored in the individual packaging bag 202 when it is disposed of, as shown in Figure 11, in a rolled-up (or folded) state, as shown in Figure 12. This also helps to suppress the leakage of odors from the second absorbent body 7 to the outside.

[0134] Furthermore, when all three joints are opened, the individual packaging bag 202 becomes roughly sheet-like. Therefore, when disposing of the second absorbent body 7, as shown in Figure 13, if the second absorbent body 7 is rolled up (or folded) together with the individual packaging bag 202, the vertical joint 205 re-adheres, maintaining that state. This allows the second absorbent body 7 to be disposed of in a more compact form. In addition, leakage of odors generated from the second absorbent body 7 to the outside can be suppressed.

[0135] In this specification, the direction along the longitudinal direction means that it is ±45° or less from the longitudinal direction. The direction along the longitudinal direction is preferably ±30° or less, more preferably ±20° or less, even more preferably ±10° or less, even more preferably ±5° or less, and even more preferably parallel to the longitudinal direction.

[0136] In this specification, the region where A and B overlap in the X direction means the region where A and B overlap in a plan view from the X direction. In this specification, "inside" and "outside" in the width direction mean the side closer to the longitudinal centerline and the side further from the longitudinal centerline, respectively.

[0137] The individual packaging and packaging of the present invention are not limited to the embodiments described above, and appropriate combinations and modifications of the technologies described in each embodiment and known technologies are possible without departing from the purpose and spirit of the present invention.

[0138] 1. Shorts-type sanitary napkin (absorbent item) 3. Absorbent main body 5. First absorbent main body 7. Second absorbent main body 11. Front waist area 13. Groin area 15. Back waist area 90. Fragrance FA. Fragrance-containing area

Claims

1. An absorbent article in the form of pants, comprising an absorbent body having longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions perpendicular to each other, wherein the absorbent article, in its unfolded state and in the longitudinal direction, comprises a front waist region having a front edge, a rear waist region having a rear edge, and a crotch region positioned between the front and rear waist regions, wherein the absorbent article, in its unfolded state, has a widthwise centerline extending parallel to the widthwise direction at the center of the longitudinal direction, and the crotch region is divided by the widthwise centerline into a front crotch region near the front edge and a rear crotch region near the rear edge, wherein the absorbent body comprises a first absorbent body positioned in the crotch region and irremovably bonded to the absorbent article, and a second absorbent body positioned on the skin side of the first absorbent body and removably bonded to the absorbent article, wherein at least the first absorbent body has a fragrance-containing region where a fragrance is present.

2. The absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein the first absorbent body includes a first film member disposed on the non-skin side, the second absorbent body includes a non-air permeable second film member disposed on the non-skin side, and the fragrance-containing region is located in the first absorbent body at a position where the first film member and the second film member overlap in the thickness direction.

3. The absorbent article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first absorbent body includes a moisture-permeable first film member disposed on the non-skin side.

4. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a body-to-body joint portion in which the second absorbent body is detachably joined to the first absorbent body, and a body-to-body non-joint portion in which the second absorbent body is not joined to the first absorbent body, wherein the fragrance is present in the body-to-body joint portion.

5. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an individual packaging bag for containing the absorbent article, wherein the individual packaging bag is made of a non-breathable film material.

6. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an individual packaging bag for containing the absorbent article, wherein the individual packaging bag further includes a pair of lateral joints for sealing the individual packaging bag, and a vertical joint extending from one of the pair of lateral joints to the other.

7. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first absorbent body, in the deployed state, comprises: a first absorbent; and a first absorbent body elastic member, which is positioned on the non-skin side of the first absorbent body, extending from the front crotch region to the rear crotch region in a direction along the longitudinal direction, and the fragrance-containing region is positioned to overlap with the first absorbent body elastic member in the thickness direction.

8. The absorbent article according to claim 7, further comprising: a pair of inter-body joining portions arranged side by side with a gap in the width direction, which removably join the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body; and an inter-body non-joint portion arranged between the pair of inter-body joining portions in the width direction, which does not join the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body, wherein in the deployed state, the elastic member of the first absorbent body overlaps with the inter-body non-joint portion in the thickness direction.

9. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising, alternately in the width direction, inter-body joining portions for removably joining the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body, and non-inter-body joining portions for which the second absorbent body is not joined to the first absorbent body, wherein the inter-body joining portions include an adhesive for inter-body joining portions for removably joining the second absorbent body to the first absorbent body, and the total amount of the fragrance is less than the total amount of the adhesive for inter-body joining portions.

10. The absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article extending from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, and the first absorbent body overlaps the fold line, the absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article extending from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the first absorbent body includes a first absorbent, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, and the first absorbent overlaps the fold line, the absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article extending from the front waist region and the rear waist region toward the crotch region, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, wherein the first absorbent body includes a first absorbent, the second absorbent body includes a second absorbent, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, the first absorbent body or the first absorbent overlaps with the fold line, and the front end and / or rear end in the longitudinal direction of the second absorbent body overlaps with the fold line, the absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article toward the crotch area from the front waist area and the rear waist area, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the first absorbent body includes a first absorbent, the second absorbent body includes a second absorbent, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, the first absorbent body or the first absorbent overlaps with the fold line, and the front and rear ends in the longitudinal direction of the second absorbent are located on the side of the crotch area in the first direction relative to the fold line.

14. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article toward the crotch area from the front waist area and the rear waist area, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the first absorbent body includes a first absorbent, the second absorbent body includes a second absorbent, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, the first absorbent body or the first absorbent overlaps with the fold line, and the front and rear ends in the longitudinal direction of the second absorbent body are located on the side of the crotch area in the first direction relative to the fold line.

15. The absorbent article according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the absorbent body includes a pair of leak-proof walls extending along the longitudinal direction on both outer sides in the width direction, the absorbent article has a first direction along the absorbent article toward the crotch region from the front waist region and the rear waist region, and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and along the absorbent article, the absorbent article is folded in half in the first direction along a fold line along the second direction, and the end of the second absorbent body in the width direction overlaps with the first absorbent body and the leak-proof walls in the thickness direction.

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