JP2003034363A - Packing method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a packing method capable of effectively protecting an article to be packaged which is easily damaged by friction, vibration or the like from an impact due to friction between articles during transportation and a vertical shake. SOLUTION: A first air mat 2 having the basic shape of the article to be packed 10 is provided in a packing box 4, and the article 10 to be packed is accommodated in a space surrounded by the first air mat 2 to be packed. A packing method, wherein the packaged article (10) is fixedly protected by placing the second air mat (5) from above the article (10).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packaging method for transporting articles to be packaged, such as solar cells, which are easily damaged by friction or vibration.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a cushioning material for packing has been used for packing articles that are easily damaged. As such a packing cushioning material, a material such as styrofoam or corrugated cardboard mainly adapted to the shape of a packed article stored in an outer packing box is used. Also, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-18724
There is also an air injection method described in Japanese Patent No. 0,036, which is used by providing a cushioning air mat connected to a plurality of pipes on the four side surfaces and the bottom surface in the exterior storage box by automatic three-dimensional shape.

[0003]

In the prior art automatic three-dimensional shaping method using an air injection method, mats are provided only on the four side surfaces and the bottom surface, and the articles to be packed are not pressed from the top, so that they are damaged by friction or vibration. When a plurality of easily packaged articles are stacked and packaged, there is a possibility that the articles may be damaged by friction between the articles during transportation or shock due to vertical shaking. Specifically, when the article to be packed is, for example, a rectangular solar cell, fixing the solar cell from only the four side surfaces and the lower portion may deform the solar cell.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a packing method capable of effectively protecting an article to be packed, which is particularly liable to be damaged by friction, vibration, etc., from an impact caused by friction between articles during transportation or a vertical swing. To do.

[0005]

The structure of the present invention for achieving the above object is as follows.

That is, according to the present invention, in a method of stacking and packing articles to be packed, a first air mat having a basic shape of the articles to be packed is provided in a packing box and surrounded by the first air mat. The packaged method is characterized in that the article to be packaged is housed in the space and the second air mat is placed on the article to be packaged to fix and protect the article to be packaged.

As a further preferable feature of the packing method of the present invention, "the first air mat is housed in the packing box after injecting air outside the packing box", "the packing box Is provided with an opening through which an air injection valve for injecting air into the first and second air mats can be brought out, and after the packaging box is sealed, air is introduced from the outside of the packaging box from the air injection valve. Is adjusted to adjust the pressure around the packaged article by injecting or deaerating the air. "," When the air is injected, the first air mat is attached to a corner or a protrusion of the packaged article. Have a notch at a position corresponding to the corner or the protrusion so that they do not come into contact with each other. ”“ The first and second air mats are made of a material of vinyl, synthetic resin, or rubber. "," The packaged article is a solar cell ", Including.

According to the present invention, it is possible to fix and protect the article to be packed with a uniform pressure not only from the four side surfaces and the lower section but also from the upper section. Also, it is possible to effectively protect the articles from the friction between the articles during transportation and the shock due to the vertical shaking. Further, the buffering capacity for the article to be packed can be easily changed by changing the injection air pressure of the air mat. Further, when the article to be packed is taken out, the article to be packed can be taken out by evacuating the air mat from the air injection valve in the reverse order of packing. Further, there is an advantage that it is possible to easily reuse or dispose of the sheet-like air mat after the air is removed.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a packaging method for transporting articles, in which air made of vinyl, synthetic resin, rubber or the like having a basic shape that matches the shape of the article to be packed in advance. Prepare a first air mat equipped with an injection valve, place the article to be packaged on the first air mat, inject air from the air injection valve to inflate it, and fix the side (side) of the article to be packaged for exterior After storing in the packaging box, place a second air mat equipped with a new air injection valve on the top, seal the lid of the exterior packaging box, and then blow air from the outside of the exterior packaging box to the second air mat. Inject it to inflate it and press the item to be packed from the top to fix it.

The basic shape of the first air mat that matches the shape of the article to be packed means that at least a part of the outer shape of the article to be packed fits (contacts) when the article to be packed is inserted.
Refers to the shape.

The packaging method of the present invention is particularly suitable for articles to be packaged which are easily damaged by friction or vibration, such as solar cells. That is, if the solar cells are fixed only from the four side surfaces and the lower portion as in the conventional case, the solar cells may be deformed, but in the packing method of the present invention, the solar cells are pressed and fixed with uniform pressure from the upper portion. Since it can be protected, it is possible to effectively prevent deformation of the solar battery cell and further damage due to vibration or friction. In addition, by pressing the light receiving surface of the solar cells that are the items to be packed with a single mat with uniform pressure and cushioning force, it is possible to avoid damage and surface rubbing without applying partial force to the light receiving surface. it can.

[0012]

EXAMPLES Examples of the present invention will be described below, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

(Embodiment 1) This embodiment is an embodiment in which a plurality of solar battery cells are stacked and packed, and will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. In these figures, 1 is a solar cell which is an article to be packed, 2 is a first air mat, 3 is an air injection valve, 4 is an outer corrugated cardboard packing box, 5 is a second air mat, and 6 is The air injection valve, 7 is a cloth tape.

The first air mat 2 of this embodiment has four side surfaces of a laminate in which a plurality of solar cells 1 having a quadrangular shape are laminated by injecting air from a sealable air injection valve 3. And has a basic shape that fits the bottom.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of laminated solar battery cells 1 are placed on an air mat 2 and air is injected from an air injection valve 3 to inflate the air mat 2 to inflate the solar battery cells. Fix the side of 1 (see FIG. 2).

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, it is stored in the outer corrugated board packaging box 4. At that time, if the air pressure of the air mat 2 is insufficient, the air pressure of the air mat 2 may be adjusted from the outside of the packaging box 4 by the air injection valve 3.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, a second air mat 5 having a new sealable air injection valve 6 in the upper portion after storage is placed on the solar battery cell 1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the lid of the packaging box 4 is sealed with the cloth tape 7. In addition, the packing box 4 may be hermetically sealed by a string or the like.

Next, air is injected into the air mat 5 from the outside of the packaging box 4 to inflate it, and the solar battery cell 1 is pressed and fixed from above. The packing box 4 is provided with openings through which the air injection valves 3 and 6 can be taken out.

FIG. 6 shows a sectional view of the completed packaging with the solar cells of this embodiment fixed. As shown in FIG. 6, in the packaging method of this embodiment, not only the four side surfaces and the lower portion,
Since the solar battery cell 1 can be fixedly protected from the upper part with a uniform pressure, it can be effectively protected from the friction between the articles during transportation and the shock caused by the vertical shaking.

In this embodiment, a sheet or a bag may be provided between the solar cells to further reduce friction. Further, when the packaged article is a solar battery cell as in this embodiment, unpredictable static electricity may cause electrostatic damage to the solar battery cell. Therefore, as a material of the air mat 2 and the air mat 5, Electrostatic damage can be avoided by using an antistatic (static) material. Alternatively,
It is also possible to store the solar battery cells in an electrostatic (static) prevention bag in advance and then package the solar battery cells.

(Embodiment 2) This embodiment is an embodiment in which a plurality of solar cells having protrusions are packed in a stacked state and will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 to 13.
In these figures, 10 is a solar cell that is an article to be packed, 11 is a protruding portion of the solar cell, 8 is a first air mat, 9 is an air injection valve, and 12 is a cut of the first air mat. Notch portion, 4 is an outer corrugated cardboard box, 5 is a second air mat, 6 is an air injection valve, and 7 is a cloth tape.

The first air mat 8 of this embodiment has four side surfaces of a laminated body in which a plurality of solar cells 10 having a rectangular shape are laminated by injecting air from a sealable air injection valve 9. And has a basic shape that fits the bottom surface, and a notch 12 at a location corresponding to the protruding portion 11 of the solar cell 10.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of laminated solar battery cells 10 are placed on an air mat 8, and air is injected from an air injection valve 9 to inflate the air mat 9 to inflate the solar battery cells. 1 is fixed laterally (see the perspective view of FIG. 8 and the top view of FIG. 9). At this time, since the air mat 8 has the notch (space) 12 at a position corresponding to the protruding portion 11 of the solar battery cell 10, the corner of the solar battery cell 10 and the protruding portion 11 do not contact the air mat 8.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, it is stored in the outer corrugated cardboard packaging box 4. At this time, if the air pressure of the air mat 8 is insufficient, the air pressure of the air mat 8 may be adjusted from the outside of the packaging box 4 by the air injection valve 9.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11, the second air mat 5 having a new sealable air injection valve 6 at the upper portion after storage is placed on the solar cell 10.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the lid of the packing box 4 is sealed with the cloth tape 7. In addition, the packing box 4 may be hermetically sealed by a string or the like.

Next, air is injected into the air mat 5 from the outside of the packaging box 4 to inflate it, and the solar battery cell 1 is pressed and fixed from above. The packaging box 4 is provided with an opening through which the air injection valves 9 and 6 can be taken out.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view showing the completed packaging of the solar cell of this embodiment in a fixed state. As shown in FIG. 13, according to the packaging method of the present embodiment, the solar cells 1 can be fixed and protected not only from the four side surfaces and the lower portion but also from the upper portion with a uniform pressure. It is possible to effectively protect it from the shock caused by the vertical shaking.
In addition, since the air mat having a structure in which the corners and protrusions of the solar battery cells do not contact is used, there is an effect of reducing the rupture of the air mat due to the corners and protrusions of the solar battery cells.

Also in this embodiment, a sheet or a bag may be provided between the solar cells to further reduce friction. In addition, since static electricity that cannot be predicted may cause electrostatic damage to the solar cells, if the materials for the air mat 2 and the air mat 5 that have been subjected to electrostatic (static) prevention are used, electrostatic You can avoid destruction. Alternatively, the solar cells may be stored in advance in an antistatic (static) bag and then packed.

[0031]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects. (1) The articles to be packed can be fixed and protected with a uniform pressure not only from the four side surfaces and the bottom but also from the top, and even if the articles to be packed are easily damaged by friction, vibration, etc. It is possible to effectively protect from the impact of friction and shaking up and down. Also, by changing the air pressure injected into the air mat, it is possible to change the buffering capacity for the items to be packaged. It is possible to extremely effectively protect the articles to be packed from the impact caused by the friction between the articles and the vertical shaking. Further, when the quantity (number of sheets, etc.) of the articles to be packed is constant, the air pressure injected into the air mat is monitored according to the type of the articles to be packed, etc., so that optimal and easy packaging can be achieved. Further, when the amount (number of sheets, etc.) of the articles to be packed is reduced or increased, it can be easily dealt with by simply adjusting the air pressure of the upper second air mat. Further, when the air mat is not filled with air, it has a flat sheet shape, and thus is extremely easy to store and recover. (2) After the first and second air mats are stored in the packing box by providing the packing box with an opening through which an air injection valve for injecting air into the first and second air mats can be put out,
By injecting air from the outside of the packaging box from the air injecting valve and adjusting the air pressure of the mat, the pressure applied to the article to be packaged can be freely controlled, and the article can be optimally and easily packaged. (3) The first air mat having a predetermined basic shape has cutouts at locations corresponding to the corners and protrusions of the article to be packed, so that the air mat is not ruptured by the corners and protrusions. This can be prevented, and the article to be packed can be protected more reliably.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a first air mat according to a first embodiment of the present invention and a solar battery cell as an article to be packed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which solar cells are housed in a first air mat according to Example 1 of the present invention.

[Fig. 3] Fig. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the first air mat accommodating the solar battery cells according to the first embodiment of the present invention is accommodated in an outer corrugated cardboard box.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing how a second air mat is placed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing a state of an outer corrugated cardboard packaging box, an air mat, and a solar cell after sealing in Example 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of completed packaging in a state where the solar battery cells are fixed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view schematically showing a first air mat and a solar battery cell as an article to be packaged according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which solar cells are housed in the first air mat according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a top view schematically showing a state in which solar cells are housed in a first air mat according to Example 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing how a first air mat accommodating a solar cell according to a second embodiment of the present invention is accommodated in an outer corrugated cardboard box.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view schematically showing how to mount a second air mat according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view schematically showing a state of an outer corrugated board packaging box, an air mat, and a solar battery cell after sealing in Example 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view of the completed packaging in the state where the solar battery cells are fixed in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Solar cells that are items to be packed 2 First air mat 3 First air mat air injection valve 4 Cardboard packing box for exterior 5 Second air mat 6 Second air mat air injection valve 7 woven tape 8 First air mat having notches 9. Air injection valve of first air mat having notch 10 Photovoltaic cells that are articles to be packed having protrusions 11 protrusion 12 Notch

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A method of stacking and packing articles to be packed, wherein a first air mat having a basic shape of the articles to be packed is provided in a packing box, and a space surrounded by the first air mat is covered. A packaging method, wherein a packaged article is accommodated, and a packaged article is fixedly protected by placing a second air mat on the packaged article. 2. The packing method according to claim 1, wherein the first air mat is housed in the packing box after air is injected outside the packing box. 3. The packaging box is provided with an opening through which an air injection valve for injecting air into the first and second air mats can be brought out, and after the packaging box is sealed, the outside of the packaging box. 2. The packing method according to claim 1, wherein the pressure around the article to be packed is adjusted by injecting or deaerating air from the air injection valve. 4. The first air mat is cut at a position corresponding to the corner or the projection so that the first air mat does not come into contact with the corner or the projection of the article to be packed when air is injected. The packaging method according to claim 1, further comprising a cutout portion. 5. The packing method according to claim 1, wherein the first and second air mats are made of any material of vinyl, synthetic resin, and rubber. 6. The packing method according to claim 1, wherein the article to be packed is a solar battery cell.