JP3973714B2 - Contact lens packaging - Google Patents

Abstract

A plurality of disposable hydrophilic contact lenses are contained in at least one array (30) of individual packaging arrangements housed in an upper compartment (60) of a box-like container or carton having a partition (50) therein forming upper and lower (62) compartments. This will enable the carton which is designed for large quantities of packaging arrangements to store a limited or sample-sized supply of packaged contact lenses for use by a consumer over a relatively short period of time. <IMAGE>

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a packaging container for holding at least one hydrophilic contact lens in a sterilizing aqueous solution. In particular, the present invention provides a plurality of disposable hydrophilic contact lenses that are held in a specific quantity of packaging containers collectively contained in a box-like container or carton, and consume a relatively short period of time. Provide a sample quantity or a sample quantity of a contact lens that has been determined for use by the user or that is essentially quantity-measured to allow sampling and evaluation of the product packaged therein. It relates to packaging containers.
[0002]
In particular, in this invention, a box-like container or carton is made to fit a small amount of contact lens, while usually a fairly large amount of contact lens without the need to change the size and size of the outside of the container, carton or packaging device. Designed to store and store, it is made to the required size. In essence, a carton designed in this way is used to package such small amounts of contact lenses, so-called sample or “test” quantity distribution or distribution, which is in fact potential or promising. Applies to the distribution of free packaging containing a limited amount of contact lenses to a consumer.
[0003]
Packaging hydrophilic contact lenses in a sterilized aqueous solution is well known in the contact lens manufacturing field. In particular, such packaging containers are generally composed of so-called blister packages (packages having a hemispherical shape, hereinafter referred to as the blister package name), which are used by doctors for hydrophilic contacts. Used to store lenses and distribute to consumers who want to wear contact lenses. In general, such hydrophilic contact lenses are discarded after a one-time or short period of time and are made from a suitable hydrophilic polymer material. These materials include copolymers of hydroxyethyl methacrylate containing about 20% to 90% or more water depending on the polymer composition. In general, such contact lenses are stored in an aqueous sterilizing solution and are usually stored in an isotonic saline solution to prevent dehydration and keep the lens ready for wearing.
[0004]
[Prior art]
Traditionally, contact lens manufacturers have used stoppered glass bottles containing sterile saline solution soaked with hydrophilic contact lenses as containers for storage and shipment of individual contact lenses. Each glass bottle was sealed with a suitable silicon stopper and was in the form of an upper lid with a metal lid attached as a safety seal. For use, when a patient attempts to remove a contact lens from a bottle, it is necessary to first remove the metal lid safety seal from the bottle, and then remove the stopper and use appropriate plastic tweezers. The contact lens will be taken out of the bottle depending on whether it is used or the contents are poured out. This entails performing extremely complicated procedures. The reason is that it was difficult to grasp and remove the contact lens from the saline solution in the bottle due to the transparent nature of the contact lens that is practically invisible to the human eye.
[0005]
More recently, a method of packaging in the form of a blister package has been developed for hydrophilic contact lenses. The method preferably involves storing and shipping the hydrophilic contact lens in a simple and cheap suitable manner such as being placed in a second package composed of cardboard cartons or the like. On the other hand, it has become easier for doctors and patients to easily and conveniently remove contact lenses.
A blister package designed to create a sterilized and sealed storage environment for single-use or one-time use hydrophilic contact lenses by immersing the lens in a sterilized aqueous solution, such as an isotonic saline solution. U.S. Pat. No. 4,691,820 issued to Martinetz. This patent is assigned to the common assignee of the present invention, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
[0006]
Thus, in the above-mentioned US patent, the blister package for storing and dispensing hydrophilic contact lenses is a plastic base (substrate) part that has been injection molded or thermoformed in which a molded indentation is made. And the molded indentation is surrounded by a flat flange protruding around the edge of the indentation. A flexible cover sheet is affixed to the surface of the flange, and this indentation is enclosed by a common liquid sealing means so as not to leak. A hydrophilic contact lens is immersed in a sterilizing aqueous solution, such as an isotonic saline solution, in a recess in the base portion. A portion of the side wall of the recess is inclined to form a slope extending upward from the bottom of the recess toward the flange, so that the cover sheet is stripped from the flange, exposing the recess and the inclined side wall, Thereafter, the lens can be easily removed by hand by sliding it upward from the recess along the slope of the recess.
[0007]
Blister packages of other shapes are obtained by changing the shape of the substrate and base part by providing a rectangular recess with an inclined bottom slope part, so that it can be immersed in a sterilizing aqueous solution and housed in it. There is a semi-circular indent that fits perfectly with the contact lens. A blister package of this type is disclosed, for example, in co-pending US patent application Ser. No. 08 / 257,796, where a plurality of base portions are joined together in a row and a weakening provided between the base portions. Individual blister packages, each covered with a flexible cover sheet with lines, each containing one contact lens, can be selectively separated and removed.
[0008]
The most recent blister package construction so improved is that the contact lens packaging is hemispherical, sized to support the contact lens soaked in an aqueous solution, easy to remove and the inspection process It also makes it easier. In addition, the structure described above primarily contemplates using such blister packages to distribute individual contact lenses, which are usually either separated or simply. One package can be stored in large quantities in other containers, such as rigid cardboard used for lens retailing, cardboard cartons, or other suitable containers of rigid construction.
[0009]
Various other shapes and structures of the blister package in both the individual state and the state of being coupled to each other are commonly assigned to commonly assigned US patent application Ser. It can be easily confirmed from Nos. 414, 515 and 08/414, 514. The disclosure of that application is given as a reference to the present invention.
[0010]
Multiple rows of blister packages are typically stored and packaged in a second package (packaging), typically of a rectangular carton structure. The second package can also be wrapped in a plastic shrink film so that it can be sold in a predetermined quantity to suit various schemes such as retailing or dispensing to meet specific user requirements.
The ability to provide a specific supply of contact lenses to users of such disposable hydrophilic contact lenses is an important aspect. Disposable contact lenses are usually worn for only one day, essentially 8 to 18 hours in 24 hours, and then discarded. Thus, if the contact lenses are packaged and supplied, the user will be given a period of time, for example a period of 30 days, or a shorter period, and then preferably for example several weeks and for example 60 days or 90 days (3 months) The contact lens can be stored for a long period of time longer than several months (such as supply of minutes), and a guideline for replenishment can be given.
[0011]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a limited number of packaging containers for such hydrophilic contact lenses. In this invention, these packaging containers are put in a carton, and the quantity of hydrophilic contact lenses stored in the packaging container can be determined quickly and accurately. Such packaging containers also exhibit a compact property that completely protects the hydrophilic contact lens.
Especially for the purpose of advertising and marketing specific products to specific potential markets, samples of such products and spare test quantities are cheaper or free to consumers or users to be protected Free distribution as a sample may sometimes be commercially convenient. In connection with the foregoing, the product may be packaged in a second container with a limited quantity of blister packages containing contact lenses or blister package rows, such as cartons or rigid containers, which a potential consumer may Using a limited or preliminary test period to determine if a contact lens is actually comfortable and satisfying and meets consumer expectations and thereby deciding whether to purchase large quantities over time This is preferable.
[0012]
However, for example, currently used second packages and cartons can each supply 30 blister packages, i.e. one month of supply to one eye, each of which has a contact lens The five blister package rows are stacked and sandwiched between each other to form a plurality of layers substantially protected within the carton. This is disclosed in commonly assigned US patent application Ser. No. 08 / 257,796.
For example, a small sample or two such packages, each with 5 rows of contact lenses, or a small spare or test size carton containing 10 contact lenses in a row of 5 packages. In order to keep the mass production package cost to a minimum rather than developing a new package production line or equipment for a carton manufacturing machine for a test size carton package, for example, 30 contact lenses, ie contacts for one month supply A carton internal structure that can store 10 contact lenses rather than 30 normal contact lenses while maintaining the external dimensions of a second package, such as the same size carton used in the lens package, and thus spare Used for the second package of contact lens arrays Package avoiding the need to significantly improve the (packaging) lines is economically desirable. This significantly reduces the cost of the second package, making the overall second package operating cost economically feasible and favorable for implementation.
[0013]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Accordingly, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a new carton or second packaging container (package) for packaging contact lens samples or preliminary test quantities.
A more specific problem to be solved by the present invention is that a carton interior is partitioned to create a “raised bottom”, and there is no need to change the outer size and shape of the carton. It is to provide a carton of the above type or a second packaging container that can be stored.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, according to the present invention, a generally rigid container for packaging at least one row of packaging containers containing hydrophilic contact lenses in a sterilizing aqueous solution, the at least one row of A packaging container having a plurality of injection molded or thermoformed plastic substrates each having a recess containing a contact lens immersed in the aqueous solution, each substrate having a flange extending outwardly around the recess; The indentation comprises a concave indentation in the substrate, the rigid container having a shape that facilitates placement of a contact lens to be placed therein;
A flexible cover sheet sized to overlap the plurality of substrates and to be peelably sealed to each surface of the flange, the cover sheet extending in a sealed state around the recess and an end not sealed The flexible cover sheet having a portion and capable of peeling the cover sheet from the flange so as to expose the depression, and making a pinch means for facilitating external access to the contact lens;
Partition means in the container forming first and second compartments, wherein the at least one row of packaging containers is enclosed in one compartment and has the partition means supported therein A container is provided.
[0015]
  That is, according to the present invention, a basic carton structure or a second package is used as disclosed in co-pending US patent application Ser. No. 08 / 257,796 in order to satisfy the aforementioned requirements. These structures can essentially be left intact without changing their outer dimensions, while they contain a partition or spacer structure that forms a so-called “raised bottom” in the region of the carton. . Its “raised bottom” supports one row of 5 blister packages or each of multiple stacked rows in a narrow or confined space with a carton partition supported by the “raised bottom” structure formed thereby. It was. This partition or spacer structure has the support characteristics of the appropriate contact lens array inside the carton, but at the same time, it is not necessary to change the external dimensions of the carton, and a large number of contact lenses are usually used. Keep in useRukoThus, the same or unmodified basic package or second packaging device or machinery can be used for the same or the same size carton containing a large quantity or multiple rows of blister packages. It becomes easy.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A preferred embodiment of a packaging container for contact lenses having a structure according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Referring in detail to the drawings, and particularly to FIGS. 1 and 2, a generally rectangular carton 10 includes a plurality of contact lenses, particularly a sealed hydrophilic contact lens container, as will be described in detail below. A flat array of packaging containers is accommodated and is also disclosed in co-pending US patent application Ser. No. 08 / 257,796. The rectangular carton 10 is preferably made from corrugated cardboard material, although many other materials such as pressurized cardboard, plastic, etc. are used, and the flat top wall panel is made of an adhesive structure known in the carton forming art. 12, a bottom wall panel 14, a front wall panel 16 and a rear wall panel 18 which are folded from a carton material along an appropriate folding line and closed, and an opposite end wall panel 20 (only one is shown). Have. The top wall panel 12 is configured to open the carton 10 so as to rotate upward about the rear hinge line, as shown by the imaginary line, and the carton 10 below the end wall panel 20 is opened. It has side flaps 12a and 12b that can be pushed into the boundary line. The front wall panel 16 has a lower portion 16a that is glued to the end wall panel 20 by an end flap (not shown). The top wall panel 12 has a front flap 22 that hangs down, the front flap 22 having a latching tap 24 at its lower edge, the latching tap 24 being a lower front part. It is pushed into a joint latching slit 26 formed in the center of the wall panel 16 to facilitate reclosing the carton, as shown in FIG.
[0017]
The rear hinge of the top wall panel 12 is adapted to be attached to the carton by perforations. This gives the physician the option to easily remove the top wall panel 12 of the carton by tearing along the rear hinge line and then use the carton as a distribution tray.
As is known in the art, the carton 10 can have a decorative, glossy or semi-glossy outer surface that is suitable for displaying the product contained therein. Can be stamped or embossed in a single or multicolor, related to the origin or logo associated with the company that manufactures or sells the product, and the use of the product packaged in a carton Instructions and other appropriate origins, decorative marks, etc. can be confirmed.
The blister package can also be stored in a durable plastic container with a lid or cover that can be opened and closed by a so-called integral hinge structure.
Within the carton 10 is stored a pair of oppositely oriented packaging container rows, one of which is specifically shown in FIG. 3 in the drawing, each of which is essentially five pieces. It consists of a blister package, each containing one hydrophilic contact lens soaked in a sterilizing aqueous solution.
[0018]
  As shown in FIG. 3, each blister package row is interconnected with a single flexible cover sheet, as described in detail in co-pending US patent application Ser. No. 08 / 257,796. Has 5 blister packages.
  In essence, FIG. 3 is illustrated as being composed of a plurality of blister packages 32 in which a row of packaging containers 30 are interconnected, each blister package 32 having one end.Integrated with thisDroopingRA substrate element 34 comprising an essentially rectangular planar flange 36 with end walls 38 is provided. The indentation 40 is offset toward the edge 39 of the flange 36 and is formed in the flange. The indentation 40 is stored in a sealed state in the curved shape of a contact lens (not shown) soaked in a suitable sterilizing aqueous solution.RoughlyConsistently has an essentially hemispherical shape. However, other indentations such as hemispheres, ellipses and the like are readily compatible with the present invention. The height of the end wall 38 depending from the flat flange 36 somewhat approximates the height or depth of the recess 40 containing the contact lens. Hanging end wall 38TheThe flange 36 facing the edge of the flange 36 is similarly provided with a projecting portion 43 that hangs down, and the projecting portion 43 serves for positioning in the carton 10 as will be described in detail below.
[0019]
The substrate 34 of each so-called blister package is preferably composed of a plastic material that is injection-molded or thermoformed, such as polypropylene.
A plurality of, in this case five rows, blister package substrates 34 are arranged on a continuous flexible cover sheet 44, and the continuous flexible cover sheets 44 are arranged on each adjacent substrate 34. It has a series of parallel weakening lines 46 arranged at intervals such as perforations and discontinuous slits provided between them, each containing one contact lens as required by the user Or a single blister package 32 can be suitably peeled off. The flexible cover sheet 44 is adhered to the appropriate area of the surface of the flange 36 facing the cover sheet 44 and immersed in a sterilizing aqueous solution by heat sealing, ultrasonic sealing, adhesive, or other possible method. At least surround each recess 40 containing a contact lens and provide a sealing container for each contact lens in that respective recess 40. While other sealing locations can be provided at desired locations between the surface of the flexible cover sheet 44 facing the surface of the flange 36, providing a suitable area for bonding with the flange 36, The various edge portions between the flanges 36 and the flexible cover sheet 44, which are these components, are left unattached, and a fingertip grip for separating the cut cover sheet 44 portion from the removed substrate 34 is provided. The contact lens contained in the recess 40 can be easily and easily accommodated.
[0020]
The flexible cover sheet 44 preferably has a laminated foil or other suitable material configuration having, for example, a propylene film or PET film on at least one outer surface of the cover sheet 44 that contacts the opposite surface of the flange 36. As described above, an adhesive seal and a heat seal with the flange 36 are made possible. The flexible cover sheet 44 can also be provided with a silicon dioxide layer as a barrier material. The laminate foil constituting the flexible cover sheet 44 can have a multi-layer structure with an appropriate double-sided pressing shape on top as disclosed in, for example, co-pending US patent application Ser. No. 08 / 106,386. is there. In essence, the flexible cover sheet 44 acts as a barrier material, and the laminate structure of the flexible cover sheet 44 could include a foil material (AL), SiO2, or other barrier material. The carton can also be wrapped in a plastic shrink wrap film.
[0021]
  As described above, the carton 10 is initially designed to contain six rows of blister packages 30 that are stacked upside down inside, and has a structure in which boxes are stacked with the blister package 30 filling the carton interior. Blister package row to wrap a reduced quantity of blister packages in a similar or the same size cartonsupportIt is necessary to provide a carton internal partition structure forming means.
[0022]
For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a test test or sample sized carton internal structure containing 5 or 10 contact lenses in 1 or 2 rows of blister packages, each of 5 blister packages The inner partition member 50 between the top wall and the bottom wall faces the same plane and extends in the center of the carton. The partition 50, which can be made of flat cardboard or other rigid material, has a hanging flange 52 at one end closest to the interior of the carton wall 22, and another hanging flange 54 at the other end extending into the carton wall 22. Thus, the interior of the carton 10 is divided into an upper compartment 60 and a lower compartment 62, resulting in the bottom of the upper compartment 60, ie, the so-called “raised bottom” of the carton 10. The upper compartment 60 of the carton 10 is adapted to accommodate two rows 30 of contact lens blister packages, each such row having five packages, as shown in detail in FIG. In addition, leaving the lower compartment 62 empty, it becomes the bottom support surface of the row of blister packages stored in the carton structure.
[0023]
This structure, in fact the partition member 50 and the protective action of the flanges 52 and 54 depending on the underside of the carton having the associated row 30, places and protects the associated row 30 in the upper compartment 60 of the carton area. .
If the flap 22 is removed from the front wall 16 and the top wall 12 is raised and the carton is opened, the row 30 above the contact lens is exposed and along the weakening line or perforation formed in the cover sheet of that row By detaching, the consumer or user can take out individual contact lenses for use. Further, when the blister package is separated from the partition member 50 in the upper section 60 or is arranged in bulk, it can be easily taken out individually from the opened carton as necessary.
[0024]
FIG. 4 shows an alternative type of blister package 70 with a narrowed flat flange 72, in which a lens receiving recess 74 is formed in the flange 72 near the wide end. As described above, a contact lens (not shown) housed in the recess is sealed by overlapping a flexible seal cover. As described above, many types and shapes of blister packages can be stored in the upper compartment 60 in a separable row or in a separately arranged row. This is described in the co-pending application cited above.
Thus, according to the above-described configuration, the inner partition 50 is formed by dividing the carton into two separate compartments 60 and 62, and the upper compartment 60 of which contains one or two rows of blister packages. By providing easily, the carton can be easily modified without changing or reducing the carton dimensions to reduce the number of rows. Thus, there is no need to provide a new second or carton package, and only a little effort is required to insert a central divider, the so-called “raised bottom” 50.
[0025]
  From the above description, the present invention provides a simple packaging of a predetermined small quantity or sample quantity of blister package provided in a packaging container so as to be stored compactly in the carton, while the basic of the carton. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that there is no need to change the size or the packaging machine.
  While one preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown, it will be appreciated that improvements and modifications in form or detail may depart from the spirit of the invention.WhenIt is understood that this can be done easily. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the exact forms and details described in this application, nor is it limited to the concepts subordinate to the entire invention described in the claims.
[0026]
  In addition,Preferred embodiments of the present invention include the following.
(I)    A generally rigid container for packaging at least one row of packaging containers containing hydrophilic contact lenses in a sterilized aqueous solution, wherein the at least one row of packaging containers is each immersed in the aqueous solution. A plurality of injection molded or thermoformed plastic substrates having indentations containing lenses, each of the substrates having flanges extending outwardly around the indentations, the indentations comprising concave indentations in the substrate; The rigid container having a shape in which a contact lens to be placed can be easily placed;
A flexible cover sheet sized to overlap the plurality of substrates and to be peelably sealed to each surface of the flange, the cover sheet extending in a sealed state around the recess and an end not sealed The flexible cover sheet having a portion and capable of peeling the cover sheet from the flange so as to expose the depression, and making a pinch means for facilitating external access to the contact lens;
Partition means in the container forming first and second compartments, wherein the at least one row of packaging containers is enclosed in one compartment and has the partition means supported therein container.
(1) Claim(I)The composite packaging container of claim 1, wherein the partitioning means has a flat dividing member over the area of the carton and defines an upper compartment and a lower compartment.
(2) The composite packaging container according to the embodiment (1), wherein at least one row of packaging containers is disposed in the upper section, and the dividing member forms a bottom support surface for the at least one row. Packaging container.
(3) The composite packaging container according to the embodiment (2), wherein the divided member is along one end.ExtensionAlong the hanging wall and the opposite endTotalA composite packaging container having other wall portions that are in contact with the bottom surface of the container and are tall enough to confine the row within the upper compartment.
(4) In the composite packaging container according to the above embodiment (3), the wall portion where the dividing member hangs closely contacts the inner surface of the opposite side wall of the container.ExtensionComposite packaging container.
(5) Claim(I)The composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the divided member isRoughlyA composite packaging container made of hard materials.
(6) Claim(I)The composite packaging container of claim 1, wherein the container comprises front and rear wall panels, top and bottom wall panels connected to the front and rear wall panels, and end wall panels, respectively, and the front, A flap portion fastened to the rear, top and bottom wall panels and having a flap structure forming a sealed carton structure, wherein the front wall panel and the rear wall panel can be opened so that the carton can be opened; A composite packaging container having a latching structure that cooperates with each other to re-latch the carton into a sealed state.
(7) The composite packaging container according to the above embodiment (6), wherein the upper wall panel is detachably connected to the rear wall panel along a hinge line with a perforation. A composite packaging container that can be removed and the carton can be used as an open tray for dispensing packaging containers.
(8) Claim(I)The composite packaging container according to claimRoughlyA composite packaging container that is rectangular.
(9) The composite packaging container according to the embodiment (8), wherein the dividing member is an internal horizontal width of the rectangular container.Virtually balanced withA composite packaging container having a peripheral width.
(10) The composite packaging container according to the embodiment (6), wherein the vertical distance between the upper surface of the dividing member and the upper wall panel of the container is at least the entire height of one row.RoughlyMatching composite packaging container.
[0027]
(11) Claim(I)The composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the container is made of a rigid material.It is configuredComposite packaging container.
(12) Claim(I)A composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the container is wrapped with a plastic shrink-wrap film material.
(13) Claim(I)It is the described composite packaging container, the origin of the mark and content confirmation,At least one outer surface of the containerComposite packaging container printed on.
(14) Claim(I)A composite packaging container according to claimA pair ofThe columns overlapIn the statePlaced in the parcelHaveComposite packaging container.
(15) The composite packaging container according to the embodiment (14), wherein the row isEach otherReversed,differenceCombined packaging container.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the composite packaging container of the present invention, it is not necessary to change the basic size of the carton or the packaging machine, and the packaging container can be stored in a compact manner in the carton. A simple packaging of a given small quantity or sample quantity of blister package provided can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rectangular carton for packaging a limited or sample quantity containing contact lenses.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a series of detachably connected blister packages arranged in the carton of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 shows another example of a blister package structure adapted to be put in the carton of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 carton
12 Upper wall panel
14 Bottom wall panel
16 Front wall panel
18 Rear wall panels
20 end wall panels
22 Front flap
24 Latch tab
26 Slit for latch
30 Packaging container
32,70 blister package
34 Substrate
36,72 flat flange
38 walls
39 Rim
40,74 hollow
44 Flexible cover sheet
46 Weakening line
50 partition
52 Flange
60 Upper compartment
62 Lower compartment

Claims (12)

A composite packaging container comprising a generally rigid container for packaging at least one row of packaging containers containing hydrophilic contact lenses in a sterilizing aqueous solution;
Said at least one row of packaging containers having a plurality of injection molded or thermoformed plastic substrates each having a recess containing a contact lens immersed in said aqueous solution, wherein each said substrate is on the outer periphery of said recess. A recess extending in the substrate, the recess having a shape in which a contact lens to be placed can be easily placed therein, and the substrate is formed at one end of each substrate. An integrated hanging wall and a hanging protrusion at the other end of each substrate, the integrated hanging wall having a height similar to the depth of the depression, and the depression is the integrated hanging. The at least one row of packaging containers disposed between the wall and the protrusion; and
A flexible cover sheet sized to overlap the plurality of substrates and to be peelably sealed to each surface of the flange, the cover sheet extending in a sealed manner around the recess and an unsealed end The flexible cover sheet comprising a portion and capable of peeling the cover sheet from the flange so as to expose the indentation, and forming a knob for facilitating external access to the contact lens;
Partition means in said generally rigid container forming first and second compartments, wherein said at least one row of packaging containers is confined within and supported in one of said compartments; Have
The partition means comprises a flat dividing member over the region of the generally rigid container, defining an upper compartment and a lower compartment;
The at least one row of packaging containers is disposed in the upper compartment, and the dividing member forms a bottom support surface for the at least one row of packaging containers;
The generally rigid container is
With front and rear wall panels,
Top and bottom wall panels connected to its front and rear wall panels;
An end wall panel and a flap structure fixed to each other, wherein the end wall panel and the flap structure are fixed to the front, rear, top and bottom wall panels to form a sealed carton structure; Have
The upper wall panel is detachably connected to the rear wall panel along a perforated hinge line to allow the upper wall panel to be removed, the generally rigid container being the packaging container. Can be used as an open tray for dispensing,
Composite packaging container.   2. The composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the dividing member has a hanging wall portion extending along one side and another hanging wall portion extending along one side on the opposite side, and the hanging wall portions are A composite packaging container that is in contact with the bottom surface of the generally rigid container and is at a height that tightly confine the row within the upper compartment.   3. The composite packaging container according to claim 2, wherein the hanging wall portion of the dividing member extends in close contact with the inner surface of the opposing side wall of the generally rigid container.   The composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the dividing member is made of a substantially rigid material.   The composite packaging container of claim 1, wherein the generally rigid container is generally rectangular.   6. A composite packaging container according to claim 5, wherein the dividing member has a peripheral dimension substantially commensurate with the internal horizontal width of the rectangular generally rigid container. The composite packaging container according to claim 1 , wherein a vertical spacing between the upper surface of the dividing member and the inner surface of the upper wall panel substantially matches the overall height of the at least one row.   2. A composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the generally rigid container is made of a rigid material.   2. The composite packaging container of claim 1, wherein the generally rigid container is wrapped with a plastic shrink wrap film material.   2. A composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein a mark and a description of content confirmation are printed on at least one outer surface of the generally rigid container.   The composite packaging container according to claim 1, wherein a pair of the packaging containers are arranged in the compartment in a superimposed state.   12. A composite packaging container according to claim 11, wherein the rows are oriented in opposite directions and are alternately stacked.

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