JP6584841B2 - Container set and method for fixing inner container in container set - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a container set and a method for fixing an inner container in the container set. More specifically, the inner container is displaced due to vibration or impact during transportation, and the edge climbs onto another adjacent inner container, spills the contents, makes a harsh sound due to contact, or the contact part is The present invention relates to a container set that prevents inconvenience such as chipping and a method for fixing an inner container in the container set.

  A container (container set) containing a plurality of inner containers inside an outer container is used as a container for stuffing catered dishes so as to be colorful and attractive. In recent years, various functionalities have been given to such containers, and as an example, while ensuring sufficient space accommodation efficiency of the inner container inside the outer container, that is, the inner container There is a packaging container described in Patent Document 1 in which an inner container can be easily taken out from an outer container while accommodating each other without a gap.

  The packaging container described in Patent Literature 1 includes an outer container and a plurality of inner containers accommodated in the outer container, and a second angle having a different angle from the lower first inclined portion on a part of the inner wall of the outer container. An inclined portion is formed, and the second inclined portion is formed so as to be further away from the upper portion of the outer wall of at least one of the inner containers or an extension thereof.

  Accordingly, the inner container can be accommodated in the outer container without any gap, and the inner container can be easily taken out without impairing the function of the inner container such as heat retention. In addition, the outer container can be covered with a lid. However, in the covered state, the lid does not interfere with the inner container accommodated in the outer container.

JP 2008-222309 A

  The conventional packaging container is useful in that the inner container can be easily taken out from the outer container. However, on the other hand, each inner container is not sufficiently fixed in the outer container. That is, in the outer container, the inner containers are accommodated in close contact with each other without gaps, but are not particularly fixed, and thus are difficult to stabilize depending on handling conditions such as a transport method. .

  For this reason, for example, the inner container is displaced due to vibration or impact during transportation, and the edge climbs onto another adjacent inner container, spilling contents such as cooking, or an irritating sound due to contact, or If the inner container is made of glass or ceramics, there may be various inconveniences such as the contact portion being lost.

  The present invention was devised in view of the above points. In the container set, the inner container is fixed with a sufficient fixing force. For example, the inner container is displaced and adjacent to each other due to vibration or impact during transportation. The inner container is fixed in the container set and the container set so that there is no inconvenience such as the rim spills on the inner container of the container, the contents spills, the harsh sound is caused by contact, or the contact part is missing It aims to provide a way to do.

(1) The present invention is a container that is shaped like a flower having a plurality of petals, and is provided in each of the accommodating part, the plural projecting parts projecting outward from the accommodating part, and the projecting part. An outer container having a first engaging element, a container having a large-diameter head and a tapered tail, wherein the second engaging element is formed on the head, In the outer container housing part, the head is made to correspond to the overhanging part with the tail tip as the center, and the entire second circumferentially arranged engagement element is used as the second engaging element of the head. A plurality of inner containers housed to be higher than the joint element, and formed of a material having a semi-rigidity or flexibility that can be attached to the outer container and has a shape of a flower having a plurality of petals And has an overhanging portion that protrudes outward, and the overhanging portion includes a first engagement element of the outer container and a first engagement element of the inner container. It has a third engagement element to be engaged simultaneously to the engagement elements of a container set comprising a lid having a the regulating portion in stopping the lifting of the tail portion of the inner container to the center.

(2) The present invention is the container set according to the invention of the above (1), wherein the lid body has an outer suspension portion that stops the lifting of the head of the inner container.

  In this case, the inner container can be fixed more reliably. That is, the lid body is attached to the outer container, and the third engagement element of the lid body is simultaneously engaged and fixed to the second engagement element of the inner container and the first engagement element of the outer container. At this time, the outer container can further prevent the inner container from floating, so that the inner container can be fixed or substantially fixed.

(3) According to the present invention, the reinforcing portion is provided between the projecting portions of the lid body so as to connect them in the circumferential direction and impart rigidity to the lid body. It is a container set concerning an invention.

  In this case, the rigidity of the lid body is increased by providing the reinforcing portion, and the strength is increased, so that the lid body is not easily deformed. Therefore, put food etc. in each inner container, attach the lid to the outer container and integrate the container set, then transport the container set, etc. Even if the weight acts or an external force such as vibration or impact acts on the container set, the lid does not easily come off from the outer container.

(4) The present invention is the container set according to the invention of (1), (2), or (3), wherein the upper edge of the inner container has a shape that undulates up and down.

  In this case, since each inner container is a container of a unique shape, for example, imitating one shell of a bivalve shell such as scallop, especially when each inner container is placed side by side in the outer container, As a result, an unprecedented novel appearance can be produced.

(5) The present invention is a container set according to the invention of the above (1), (2), (3) or (4) provided with an inner container lid that covers the inner container.

In this case, even after the lid is removed from the container set, each inner container containing contents such as dishes taken out from the outer container can be sealed, so that it can be handled in a sanitary manner.
In addition, if the size of the state in which the inner container lid is attached to the inner container can be accommodated inside the outer container in which the lid is attached and integrated, the container set will vibrate during handling. Even when an external force such as a shock is applied, the contents can be prevented from spilling in the outer container.

(6) The present invention is the container set according to the invention of (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5), wherein the inner container is colored or color-coded.

  In this case, the inner containers lined up in the outer container can give a visually gorgeous and gorgeous appearance. Since the inner container can be seen through, it becomes a container having a gorgeous appearance as well, and various productions that enhance dishes such as the contents of the inner container are possible.

(7) In the present invention, the inner container having the second engagement element is changed to the outer container having the first engagement element, so that the second engagement element is higher than the first engagement element. And attaching a lid body having a third engaging element engageable with the first and second engaging elements to the outer container. The coupling element is simultaneously engaged with the second engagement element of the inner container and the first engagement element of the outer container, and the inner container is fixed inside the integrated outer container and the lid. This is a method of fixing the inner container in the container set.

  According to the present invention, the lid is attached to the outer container, and the third engaging element of the lid is simultaneously applied to the second engaging element of the inner container and the first engaging element of the outer container. Engage and hang diagonally so that the inner container is pressed against the outer container, and the inner container is not moved laterally so that the inner container is sufficiently placed inside the outer container and the lid. Can be fixed or substantially fixed with a sufficient fixing force.

(8) The present invention includes an outer container having a housing portion and a plurality of first engaging elements provided on the outer peripheral portion of the housing portion, and a second engaging element. In the housing portion, the second engagement element is made to correspond to the first engagement element and arranged in the circumferential direction over the entire circumference so that the second engagement element is higher than the first engagement element. A plurality of inner containers to be accommodated, and a third engaging member that is attachable to the outer container and that simultaneously engages the first engaging element of the outer container and the second engaging element of the inner container. A container set having a plurality of engaging elements in the circumferential direction and a lid having a middle floating portion at the center for stopping the floating of each inner container.

According to the present invention, a plurality of inner containers are accommodated in the outer container in the circumferential direction, and the lid body is attached to the outer container so as to cover each inner container. The inner container can be fixed. That is, when the lid is attached to the outer container, the third engaging element of the lid is simultaneously engaged with the second engaging element of the inner container and the first engaging element of the outer container, The inner container is pressed against the outer container so as to be bridged at an angle.
The “engagement” in this case is not necessarily performed so that the engagement elements are in close contact with each other, but includes cases where the engagement elements are slightly loosely contacted with each other so that a slight gap is generated.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the inner container and the outer container from shifting from each other, or to prevent the inner container from moving in the circumferential direction of the outer container. Moreover, the floating of each inner container can be stopped by the middle floating portion provided at the center of the lid. Thus, the inner container can be fixed or substantially fixed with a sufficient fixing force inside the outer container and the lid.

The term “adhesion” in the present specification and claims is used in the sense of covering and fixing.
In addition, the “flower having a plurality of petals” is, for example, a cherry blossom, a plum blossom, a Hananilla, or a pickaxe but is not limited thereto, and may be shaped like other flowers. it can. Further, it may be a shape of various geometric shapes such as a star polygon.

  The shape of the inner container is not limited to the so-called water drop type or dip type, which has a large head and a tapered tail, but it combines various polygonal shapes such as triangles, straight and curved parts Various shapes can be formed as long as they can be arranged in the circumferential direction in the container portion of the outer container, such as various shapes or irregular shapes. Further, the number of inner containers is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate.

  In order to improve space efficiency or to stabilize each inner container, it is preferable that the shape of the inner container is a shape that allows the inner containers to be in close contact with each other when the inner containers are arranged. There is no limitation. In addition, you may provide the various elements for positioning, such as a protrusion, a protrusion, and a recessed part for determining the position of each inner container in an outer container.

  The first and second engagement elements and the third engagement element can be easily engaged with each other, for example, like a recess (such as a groove) and a protrusion (such as a ridge). The structure is not limited as long as it can be easily released, and various other known structures can be adopted in addition to the above.

(Function)
The operation of the container set of the present invention will be described.
First, a plurality of inner containers each having a head and a tail are accommodated in the container of the outer container shaped like a flower having a plurality of petals, and the heads of the tails are made to correspond to the heads corresponding to the overhangs. Is placed in the center of the outer container, and the inner containers are accommodated side by side in the circumferential direction of the outer container. Each inner container is filled with contents such as dishes.

  Then, the lid is attached to the outer container so as to cover or enclose each inner container. At this time, by engaging the third engaging element of the lid body simultaneously with the second engaging element of each inner container and the first engaging element of the outer container, The lid presses each inner container against the outer container by a vector of force directed toward the outer container. This pressing force works more effectively with the repulsive force because the lid is made of a material having quasi-rigidity or flexibility.

  Further, by the above engagement, each inner container and the outer container can be prevented from shifting from each other, or each inner container can be prevented from moving in the circumferential direction of the outer container. Furthermore, the lift of the tail portion of each inner container can be stopped by the middle floating portion provided at the center of the lid.

  As a result, the inner container can be fixed or substantially fixed with sufficient fixing force inside the outer container and the lid. For example, the position of the inner container is shifted due to vibration or impact during transportation. There is no risk of inconveniences such as the rim spilling over the inner container and spilling the contents, making a harsh sound due to contact, or the contact part being missing depending on the material of the inner container. In addition, a lid body can be removed from an outer container as needed, such as when taking out each inner container.

  The present invention secures the inner container with a sufficient fixing force in the container set, for example, the inner container is displaced due to vibration or shock during transportation, and the contents run over the other inner container. It is possible to provide a container set and a method for fixing the inner container in the container set so as not to cause inconveniences such as an unpleasant sound caused by contact or a lack of contact parts.

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the container set which concerns on this invention. FIG. 5 is a plan view explanatory view in which a part of the lid of the container set is cut away and an enlarged view of a P1 portion is also shown. It is side view explanatory drawing of a container set. It is BB sectional drawing in FIG. 2, and is explanatory drawing which showed collectively the enlarged view of P2 part. The inner container which covered the inner container cover is shown, (a) is plan view explanatory drawing, (b) is CC sectional explanatory drawing in (a), (c) is DD sectional explanatory drawing in (a). is there.

The present invention will be described in detail based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.
Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG.
The container set A includes an outer container 1 made of synthetic resin, five inner containers 2 and a lid 3. The container set A is used, for example, as a container for packing a plurality of kinds of prepared dishes (dish) in a store that sells prepared dishes in a colorful and attractive manner.

(Outer container 1)
The outer container 1 is formed in a shallow dish shape that looks like a so-called cherry blossom in a plan view, and is an opaque body colored white in the present embodiment. That is, on the outer peripheral portion of the outer container 1, there are five protruding portions 10 that protrude radially in parallel with the outer container 1 and have a semicircular edge shape. Moreover, the outer container 1 is formed so that the upper edge part 11 edged so that it may become thicker than the thickness of an outer peripheral part becomes the same height over the perimeter.

  The inner side of the outer container 1 is a housing portion 12 that gradually becomes deeper inward at a constant width portion along the upper edge portion 11 and is flat (flat) in most of the inner side portion. Then, a substantially V-shaped engaging recess 13 is formed in the center of the outer peripheral portion of each overhanging portion 10 in plan view as the first engaging element. Further, on the bottom surface (lower surface) of the outer container 1, a slightly smaller base part 14 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is provided so as to be similar to the shape of the upper edge part 11 of the outer container 1.

(Inner container 2)
The inner container 2 is knitted with five pieces in the present embodiment. The inner container 2 is composed of a substantially round head 20 having a large diameter in a plan view and a tail 21 having a tapered tip that is continuous with the head, and the tail 21 is bent to one side, so-called tamatama. It is a relatively rigid container. The inner container 2 is provided with an upper edge portion 22 that is edged so as to be slightly thicker than the thickness of the outer periphery portion. The upper edge portion 22 has a shape that waves gently and irregularly up and down (see particularly FIG. 5).
As a result, the inner container 2 completed as described below becomes a container with a unique shape that is like a single shell of a bivalve shell, so when each inner container is placed in line with the outer container, As a container, an unprecedented novel appearance can be produced.

  The inner container 2 has a shape that is substantially similar to the shape of the upper edge portion 22 in plan view and has a small bottom portion 23 (see FIGS. 2 and 5, etc.), and the bottom surface (lower surface) is substantially the same as the bottom portion 23. The base part 24 (refer FIG. 5) of the same shape is protrudingly provided. The peripheral wall 25 of the inner container 2 is formed so as to be inclined from the upper edge part 22 toward the outer peripheral part of the bottom part 23, and the inner container 2 is a somewhat deep container. In addition, a substantially V-shaped engaging recess 26 is formed in a substantially central portion of the outer peripheral portion corresponding to the head 20 of the inner container 2 in a plan view as the second engaging element.

  Each inner container 2 is a translucent body, and is colored in different colors. In this embodiment, the colors of the inner containers 2 are light yellow, light pink, light blue, light green, and light gray, but are not limited to this combination, and other various colors are also available. Combinations can be employed. The inner container 2 may be a transparent body, and this may be added to the knitting of the inner container 2 or may be a knitting that uses all the inner container 2 colored in the same color with a predetermined color. Good.

  Each inner container 2 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 12 of the outer container 1 as will be described later. Each inner container 2 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 12 so that the head portion 20 corresponds to each overhanging portion 10 with the tail portion 21 as the center, and is arranged side by side with almost no gap in the circumferential direction. In this accommodated state, each of the inner containers 2 having a colorful organization of five colors can give a visually bright and gorgeous appearance. Further, since the lid 3 is transparent, each inner container 2 can be seen from the outside even when the lid 3 is attached as will be described later, so that it becomes a gorgeous container set in the same manner. Various productions that enhance certain dishes are possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the present embodiment includes an inner container lid 27 that adheres to the inner container 2. The inner container lid 27 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin having semi-rigidity or flexibility. The lower edge portion 270 of the inner container lid 27 is configured so as to follow the undulating shape of the upper edge portion 22 of the inner container 2 and can be engaged with the upper edge portion 22 from above and engaged from below. ing. Although not shown, spacers are provided at a plurality of locations near the lower edge portion 270 on the outer surface side of the inner container lid 27 to prevent adhesion when the inner container lid 27 is overlapped.

  In the present embodiment, the inner container lid 27 has a relatively high structure in order to secure an internal space, but is not limited thereto. The inner container lid has a flat upper surface so as not to interfere with the lid 3 when the lid 3 to be described later is attached to the outer container 1, that is, to prevent the lid 3 being attached. For example, it can be formed in a lower structure. In addition, since the inner container lid 27 can seal each inner container 2 containing contents such as dishes taken out from the outer container 1 even after removing the lid 3 from the container set A, it is hygienic. Can be handled.

(Cover 3)
The lid 3 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin having quasi-rigidity or flexibility. The lid 3 is shaped like a cherry blossom in a plan view, like the outer container 1, and projects in parallel with the lid 3 in a radial manner with an almost semicircular edge. 30 is formed in five places. The upper shape of the lid 3 is a flat portion 31 continuous to each overhanging portion 30, and an intermediate buoyant portion 32 that stops the tip portion of the tail portion 21 of each inner container 2 from rising is formed at the center. Yes.

  The middle buoyancy part 32 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom so as to be recessed downward from the central upper surface of the flat part 31 (see FIGS. 1 and 4). In addition, although the cross-sectional shape of the inside floating part 32 is a cherry blossom-like shape according to each overhang | projection part 30, it is not limited to this, As mentioned later, the tail part 21 of each inner container 2 Any size and shape can be used as long as the tip portions can be stopped together so as not to be lifted.

  In addition, a reinforcing edge 33 that is a reinforcing portion is formed over the entire periphery of the lower edge portion of the lid 3, that is, the lower edge portion 34 of each protruding portion 30 so as to connect the protruding portions 30 ( 1 to 4). The reinforcing edge 33 is slightly overhanging from the tip edge corresponding to each overhanging portion 30 in the lower edge portion 34, and compensates for a space portion that is recessed in a V shape in plan view between the overhanging portions 30. It is formed as follows. The reinforcing edge 33 is provided with a large number of projections and depressions 330 so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the reinforcing edge 33 and the lower edge portion 34 of the lid 3.

  The lower edge portion 34 of the lid body 3 is configured so as to follow the shape of the upper edge portion 11 of the outer container 1 and can be fitted to the upper edge portion 11 from the upper side and engaged from the lower side. . And in the center of the outer peripheral part of each overhang | projection part 30, the 3rd engagement element which can be engaged with the engagement recessed part 13 of the outer container 1 so that it may protrude to the inner surface side (it looks like a ditch | groove from the outside) The engaging convex part 35 which is is provided.

  In addition, the engagement convex part 35 is provided from the lower edge part 34 to the front-end | tip part of the flat part 31 toward the said middle suspension part 32, and each content accommodated in the inside of the outer container 1 and the cover body 3 is provided. The engaging recess 26 of the container 2 is also engaged. Further, the lid 3 is formed with an outer floating portion 36 that is a step portion over the entire circumference in accordance with the height of the upper edge portion 22 of the head 20 when each inner container 2 is accommodated in the outer container 1. (See FIG. 4 in particular).

In the present embodiment, the outer floating portion 36 is located at a height that is substantially the middle portion of the engaging convex portion 35. The outer buoyancy part 36, together with the engagement concave part 26 engaged with the engagement concave part 26 of the inner container 2 and the engagement concave part 13 of the outer container 1, can prevent the inner containers 2 from rising more reliably. it can.
Although not shown, spacers are provided at a plurality of locations near the lower edge 34 on the outer surface side of the lid 3 to prevent adhesion when the lid 3 is overlapped.

(Function)
With reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 5, the effect | action of the container set A is demonstrated.
First, a plurality of inner containers 2 having a head portion 20 and a tail portion 21 are placed in the housing portion 12 of the outer container 1 shaped like a cherry blossom that constitutes the container set A, and the head portions 20 are placed in the overhang portions 10. The inner containers 2 are accommodated side by side in the circumferential direction of the outer container 1 so that the tips of the tail portions 21 are positioned at the center of the outer container 1 so as to correspond to each other. In this accommodated state, the engagement recess 26 of each inner container 2 is located higher than each engagement recess 13 of the outer container 1. Each inner container 2 contains contents such as dishes.

  Then, the lid 3 is attached to the outer container 1 so as to cover the inner containers 2 arranged in the outer container 1. Here, the lid body 3 is highly rigid by the reinforcing edge 33 and has high strength, so that it is difficult to deform. Thereby, even if the weight of each inner container 2 acts on the lid 3 or an external force such as vibration or impact acts on the container set A, the lid 3 can be easily detached from the outer container 1. There is no.

  Further, when the lid 3 is attached to the outer container 1, the engaging projection 35 of the lid 3 is simultaneously engaged with the engaging recess 26 of each inner container 2 and the engaging recess 13 of the outer container 1. Combine them and hang them diagonally. As a result, the lid 3 presses each inner container 2 against the outer container 1 by a vector of force directed toward the outer container 1. This pressing force acts more effectively with the repulsive force of the lid 3 being formed of a synthetic resin having quasi-rigidity or flexibility.

  Further, by the above engagement, it is possible to prevent the inner containers 2 and the outer containers 1 from being displaced from each other, or to prevent the inner containers 2 from moving in the circumferential direction of the outer container 1. Furthermore, the floating of the tail portion 21 of each inner container 2 can be collectively stopped by the middle suspension portion 32 provided at the center of the lid 3.

  Thus, the inner container 2 can be fixed or substantially fixed with a sufficient fixing force inside the integrated outer container 1 and lid 3, for example, vibrations when the container set A is conveyed, It is possible to prevent the contents from being spilled due to the impact of the impact of the inner container 2 being displaced by the impact and the edge of the inner container 2 riding on the adjacent inner container 2.

  Moreover, even if the inner container is formed of glass, ceramics, or the like, there is no possibility that inconveniences such as an irritating sound due to contact between the inner containers 2 or a lack of a contact portion occur. Needless to say, the lid 3 can be removed from the outer container 1 as needed, such as when each inner container 2 is taken out from the inside.

  The terms and expressions used in this specification are merely explanatory and are not limiting at all, and exclude terms and expressions equivalent to the features described in this specification and parts thereof. There is no intention to do. Further, it goes without saying that various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

A Container set 1 Outer container 10 Overhang part 11 Upper edge part 12 Storage part 13 Engagement recess part 14 Stand part 2 Inner container 20 Head part 21 Tail part 22 Upper edge part 23 Bottom part 24 Stand part 25 Peripheral wall 26 Engagement recess part 27 Inner container Lid 270 Lower edge part 3 Lid 30 Overhang part 31 Flat part 32 Middle floating part 33 Reinforcement edge 330 Concavity and convexity 34 Lower edge part 35 Engaging convex part 36 Outer floating part

Claims (8)

A container that is shaped like a flower having a plurality of petals, and includes a housing portion, a plurality of projecting portions that project outward from the housing portion, and a first engagement provided on each of the projecting portions An outer container having elements;
A container having a large-diameter head and a tapered tail; a second engagement element is formed on the head; and the housing portion of the outer container is centered on the tip of the tail. A plurality of contents in which the head is accommodated so that the second engaging element of the head is higher than the first engaging element, with the head corresponding to the overhanging part, arranged in the circumferential direction over the entire circumference. And
The outer container is formed of a material having semi-rigidity or flexibility, and is shaped like a flower having a plurality of petals, and has a projecting portion projecting outward, The exit portion has a third engagement element that simultaneously engages with the first engagement element of the outer container and the second engagement element of the inner container, and the center portion of the inner container has the third engagement element. A container set comprising: a lid having a middle floating portion that stops the tail from rising. The container set according to claim 1, wherein the lid body has an outer floating portion that stops the head of the inner container from being lifted. The container set according to claim 1, wherein a reinforcing portion is provided between the overhang portions of the lid body so as to connect them in the circumferential direction and impart rigidity to the lid body. The container set according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the upper edge of the inner container has a shape undulating vertically. The container set according to claim 1, further comprising an inner container lid that covers the inner container. The container set according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the inner container is colored or color-coded. An inner container having a second engagement element is accommodated in an outer container having a first engagement element such that the second engagement element is higher than the first engagement element, the container, the first, by depositing the lid having the regulating Me part in stopping the floating of the inner container to the third engagement element and the central portion engageable with the second engagement element , the third engagement element of the lid, the first Rutotomoni engaged simultaneously with the engagement element of the outer container and second engagement elements of the inner container, wherein each of the above in the regulating Me portion A method of fixing the inner container in a container set, in which the inner container is fixed inside the outer container and the lid body, with the floating of the inner container stopped . An outer container having a storage portion and a plurality of first engagement elements provided on the outer peripheral portion of the storage portion;
A second engagement element, and the second engagement element is made to correspond to the first engagement element in the housing portion of the outer container, and is arranged over the entire circumference in the circumferential direction. A plurality of inner containers accommodated in such a manner that a combination element is higher than the first engagement element;
A plurality of third engaging elements in the circumferential direction are attachable to the outer container and simultaneously engage with the first engaging element of the outer container and the second engaging element of the inner container. And a lid having a middle floating portion for stopping the floating of each inner container at the center.

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