JP3462821B2 - Sample storage - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sample container used for providing a sample of cosmetics or the like to a customer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, cosmetic manufacturers and the like distribute free samples at stores or on the streets in order to promote new products or expand sales of conventional products by filling a very small amount of the contents of the product. When distributing this sample to customers, store the sample in a sample container that consists of a sheet that displays the content, usage, efficacy, and advertisement of the product related to the sample, and distribute to each customer. Often.

As such a sample storage tool, for example, the one shown in FIG. 7 is generally used. This one is
The sheet surface of the sheet body 14 has a structure in which a pair of notches 15 and 15 'for inserting the corners of the sample 16 are provided, and the sample is obtained by inserting the corners into the notches 15 and 15'. 16 are to be retained.

As described above, the sample storage device is usually flat, but by making the sample storage device flat, the sample storage device does not become bulky in the bag when the customer puts it in a bag or the like and takes it back to the customer. It is also convenient for distribution.

[0005]

However, when placing such a flat sample storage device in a store, a large number of sample storage devices should be stacked and held in a box or the like, or placed in a shallow tray or a basket separately. Since it is held or freely taken by the customer, the sample storage device itself is not conspicuous and lacks in publicity. Therefore, such a sample storage device cannot fully exhibit the function of appealing the corresponding product to the customer when placed in a store. However, if the shape is, for example, made into a characteristic three-dimensional shape in order to enhance the advertising property in the store, there is a problem that the customer becomes bulky and uncomfortable when putting it in a bag or the like and taking it home.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when placed in a store, it has a three-dimensional structure and exhibits high advertising performance, and when handed to a customer, it is flattened to facilitate storage in a bag or the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide an excellent sample storage device that can be used.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is to provide one laterally elongated substantially rectangular sheet body with engaging pieces that engage with each other at both left and right ends thereof. A virtual vertical line X that is provided and divides the surface of the sheet body into n in the left-right direction (n is an integer of 3 or more).
The first sample storage device has a sample storage portion formed on one of the surfaces divided by, and the following two modes (A) and (B) can be selected.
The summary of (A) One surface on which the sample storage section is formed is the outer circumference
Bend each vertical line X as a mountain fold line so that it becomes a surface ,
A mode in which engaging pieces at both ends are engaged with each other to assemble the whole into an n-sided tubular shape. (B) A mode in which the vertical lines X are folded as mountain fold lines to flatten the whole.

Further, among the above sample storage tools, in particular, the sample storage part is constructed by assembling an extension part extending from one portion of the peripheral edge part of the substantially rectangular sheet body to form a substantially rectangular sheet body. What is formed as a storage part that partially overlaps with one of the divided surfaces is the second gist.

Further, among the above sample storage devices,
In particular, the third gist is that having an opening through which the sample can be seen in the front of the sample storage portion.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. This sample storage tool 1 is for storing the advertising sample 1a of the new face-wash soap, and is formed by folding one sheet 2 of paper. The sample 1a is a new sample 50 (2
5 mm × 25 mm × 5 mm) is hermetically stored in a transparent polyethylene sheet bag 51 having a size of 50 mm × 50 mm.

The mount 2 is composed of one sheet of paper, and is developed as shown in FIG.
That is, the laterally long rectangular portion of the mount 2 is provided with engaging pieces 3 and 3'that engage with each other at both left and right ends thereof, and the rectangular portion is defined by two virtual vertical lines X. Of the surfaces 21, 22, and 23 obtained by dividing the surface 21 in the left-right direction into three equal parts, the extending portion 4 is extended below the surface 22 located at the center. An opening 6a is provided in the central surface 6 of the extension portion 4, folding portions 5, 5'are provided on the left and right sides thereof, and an insertion portion 7 is provided at the lower end thereof. In addition, 4a is a thickness formation part.

In addition, in the base portion 2, two vertical lines X
Among the three surfaces 21, 22, and 23 divided into three, the surface 21 on the left side facing, such as "red medicated face-wash soap", "soap that increases the transparency of the skin each time the face is washed." A catch copy 41 about the face-wash soap, which is a product, is displayed together with the actual product photograph 42. Similarly, on the surface 22 located in the center, "wash away old keratin that also contains melanin.", "Daily facial cleansing care"
Such a catch phrase 43 is displayed. A notch 8 for insertion is provided in the vicinity of the center of the surface 22, and the notch 8 is provided below the notch 8 along with the heading "How to use a sample to wash skin clear."
"1. Wet the face and hands in advance, and whisk the sample thoroughly with the palm of the hand. 2. Gently wash the face so that it wraps in the foam. Be especially careful in the T zone.
Rinse well with lukewarm water. The explanation 9 of the usage is written. In addition, on the right side 23, a catch copy 4 such as "" Dullness and stiffening ", wash off skin problems in the cold season with soap" 4
4 is displayed together with the actual picture 45. Then, on the back surface of the mount 2, the content, efficacy, advertisement of sister products, introduction advertisement of sister products, desired retail price, etc. are displayed.

Using the mount 2 described above, as shown in FIG.
The sample storage tool 1 shown in can be formed. First, as shown in FIG. 2, the sample 1a is placed on the extending portion 4 as shown by the chain line, the left and right folded portions 5, 5'are bent forward in the direction of the arrow q, and then the center surface 6 and the thickness are increased. Bend the forming portion 4a toward the front, pull up the insertion portion 7 at the tip as shown by the arrow r, and insert into the notch 8,
Lock it. By assembling the extension portion 4 in this way, as shown in FIG.
A sample storage unit 10 that stores the In addition, on the upper side of the front of the sample storage unit 10, there is a display 46 for urging the sample to be tried, such as "Please try the sample."
A product name display 47 of the corresponding face-wash soap such as "Savon de Clear" is displayed. Moreover, the state of the sample 1a can be seen through the central opening 6a.

Then, the horizontally long rectangular portion of the mount 2 is bent by using the virtual vertical line X as a mountain fold line, and the engaging pieces 3 and 3'at both left and right ends are engaged with each other to form a triangular tube shape as a whole. (See FIG. 1). Further, by folding the virtual vertical line X as a mountain fold line without engaging the engaging pieces 3 and 3 ', it is possible to make the whole into a flat shape (see FIG. 4).

The sample container 1 can be used, for example, as follows. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 1, the sample container 1 assembled in a triangular tube shape is displayed at the cosmetic store. At this time,
As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of sample storage tools 1 are placed without gaps and the sample storage part 1 of the sample storage tool 1 is placed.
It is more preferable that the surfaces other than the surface on which 0 is provided are arranged so as to be the front surface and the design of each surface is displayed so that the customer can see the design. Then, the fact that it is a free sample is shown to the customer by a signboard or the like having the content such as "Please take it home with you." Or a clerk verbally shows it. In addition, the customer is
As a mode of receiving the sample storage tool 1 storing a, the sample storage tool 1 thus assembled and displayed in a triangular tube shape may be freely brought back by the customer. It is more preferable to fold it compactly and hand it over to the customer. further,
It may be compactly folded from the beginning and placed in the store, or it may be placed in the store without being folded at all and handed over to the customer. Then, the method of assembling into the triangular tube shape may be notified to the customer by the description of the clerk's verbal or signboard. Then, the customer takes the sample storage tool 1 home, assembles it in the shape of a triangular cylinder by himself / herself, and places it in a room or the like, so that the advertising effect is further improved. The sample storage tool 1 that stores the sample
Can be distributed randomly on the street or mailed by direct mail.

As described above, when the sample storage tool 1 is folded up into a three-dimensional shape, it becomes conspicuous.
Advertisement is enhanced, and the function of appealing the relevant product to customers can be fully exerted. Further, when the sample storage tool 1 is folded and laid flat, the sample storage tool 1 is not bulky in the bag when the customer puts it in a bag or the like and takes it home, and it is convenient when distributed to the customer. If the sample storage tool 1 is used, the sample storage section 1
When the 0 is expanded and the sample 1a stored therein is taken out, the explanation 9 of the usage method described on the mount 2
Appears (see FIG. 2), and when the customer unfolds the sample storage unit 10 in order to try the sample 1a, the usage explanation 9 is easily caught by the customer. Can inform effectively.

In the above example, the sample storage unit 10
Is formed by assembling the extending portion 4 of the substantially rectangular sheet body, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this aspect, and the sample storage portion may be prepared as a separate part and attached later. . In addition, as a modified example of the present invention,
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, notches 13 and 1 for inserting the corners of the sample 16 into the sheet surface of the mount 2 '.
3'may be provided, and the corners of the sample 16 may be inserted into the cutout portions 13 and 13 'to hold the sample 16 to form a sample storage portion. However, as in the above-described example, it is simpler to form the sample storage unit 10 by assembling the extending portion 4 of the substantially rectangular sheet body so that the sample can be protected well. It is suitable because it can be manufactured.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, the opening 6a through which the sample is seen is provided on the front surface of the sample storage portion 10, but the formation of the opening 6a is optional. However, it is preferable to provide the opening 6a because the customer can check the color and shape of the sample by providing the opening 6a.

Further, when the sample storage tool 1 is folded and made flat, the virtual vertical line X is folded as a valley fold line, and the sample storage section 10 is wrapped by the horizontally long rectangular portion of the mount 2. Good.

In the sample container 1, the mount 2 is not particularly limited as long as it is substantially rectangular. For example, the shape of the upper portion of the sheet body may be a substantially semi-arcuate shape, a petal shape, or an appropriate shape other than the linear shape as in the above example.

Further, in the sample storage device of the present invention,
The shape in the mode of folding and standing up is not limited to the triangular tube shape, and may be an n-sided tube shape (n is an integer of 3 or more). However, it is preferable to set n in the range of 3 to 5 for the reason that it is difficult to fold when taking a flattened form.

Further, the printed portion such as the catch copy displayed on the sample storage device of the present invention is not particularly limited to an illustration, a photograph or the like.

Further, the sample storage device of the present invention can be used as a sample storage device for facial cleansing soap as in the above example, and also can store sample products for various products such as cosmetics, hair washes, detergents and health foods. It can be applied to the ingredients.

[0025]

As described above, in the sample container of the present invention, one laterally long substantially rectangular sheet body is provided with engaging pieces that engage with each other at both left and right ends. In addition, the sample storage portion is formed on one of the surfaces divided by a virtual vertical line X that divides the surface of the sheet body into n in the left-right direction (n is an integer of 3 or more). , It is possible to selectively take two modes depending on the folding method. As one mode,
When it is folded up into a three-dimensional shape, it becomes more conspicuous, so that the advertising property is enhanced and the function of appealing the corresponding product to the customer can be fully exerted. Further, as another aspect, when folded and flattened, the bag is not bulky when the customer puts it in a bag or the like and takes it home. Therefore, there is no burden on the customer who takes the sample storage device home. In addition, such a compact shape is convenient for distribution to customers.

Further, by assembling the extending portion extending from one portion of the peripheral portion of the substantially rectangular sheet body, the sample storage portion partially overlaps one divided surface of the substantially rectangular sheet body. In the case of being formed as a storage portion, the sample storage tool can be integrally formed, and the sample storage portion with good protection of the sample can be simply manufactured.

When the sample storage portion has an opening through which the sample can be seen, the customer can check the color and shape of the sample.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a sample storage device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a mount used in the above-described embodiment is developed.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a manufacturing process of the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another mode of use of the above embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the above embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of the above embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a conventional sample storage tool.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 sample storage 2 mounts 3,3 'engaging piece 10 sample storage

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A horizontally long, substantially rectangular sheet body is provided with engaging pieces that engage with each other at both left and right ends thereof, and the surface of the sheet body is divided into n in the left-right direction. Virtual vertical line X (n is an integer of 3 or more)
The sample storage part is formed on one surface of the surfaces divided by, and the following two modes (A) and (B) can be selected. . (A) One surface on which the sample storage section is formed is the outer circumference
Bend each vertical line X as a mountain fold line so that it becomes a surface ,
A mode in which engaging pieces at both ends are engaged with each other to assemble the whole into an n-sided tubular shape. (B) A mode in which the vertical lines X are folded as mountain fold lines to flatten the whole. 2. The sample accommodating portion partially overlaps with one divided surface of the substantially rectangular sheet body by assembling an extending portion extending from one location of the peripheral portion of the substantially rectangular sheet body. The sample storage device according to claim 1, which is formed as a storage portion. 3. The sample storage device according to claim 2, wherein an opening through which a sample can be seen is provided in front of the sample storage portion.