JP2003191962A - Envelope - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an envelope which can be promoted for re-utilization of its used envelope. <P>SOLUTION: A main body 2 of an envelope 1 is provided with a plurality of perforations (outer perforations 5, 6) at inside predetermined intervals spaced from two sides (upper side and right side in Fig. 1 (a)) crossing to each other. A receiving person cuts the main body 2 along the outer perforations 5, 6 to enable the upper end and the right side end of the main body 2 to be easily cut away from the main body 2. By this operation, the envelope 1 is formed into a folder with the two sides crossing to each other being opened. Thus, the used envelope 1 can be utilized again as a folder. This folder is quite useful as an item which can store some important documents without making any hole at all. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the used envelope from being wasted by accident or to promote a re-utilization of the used envelope. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an envelope, and more particularly to an envelope that can promote reuse of a used envelope.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, envelopes used for mailing documents and the like have been provided with various sizes and shapes so that they can be used properly according to the purpose and application.
For example, according to JIS-S5502, envelopes are classified into three types of long, rectangular, and western according to the ratio of length and width, and various sizes are also standardized. Further, recently, there is an envelope with a window in which a part of the envelope is cut out and a film or the like is attached, and the like, which is used for mailing bills, direct mail, and the like. Further, an envelope with a gusset and an envelope with a closing cord are provided to secure a storage amount of documents and the like.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, as a trend of recent years, awareness of environmental protection is increasing, and product development based on effective use and reuse of resources has become mainstream. However, while various types of envelopes are provided as described above, as an envelope that takes environmental protection into consideration, recycled paper is only used as a constituent material, and the used envelope itself cannot be recycled. There was a problem that the technology that could sufficiently promote the use was not provided.

For example, a person who receives the envelope covers the address and address with an inner lid or the like formed on the envelope in advance,
An envelope has been proposed in which such an envelope can be mailed (reused) again to a different party as its own envelope. However, this envelope not only has a problem that the work of attaching the inner lid and the like is complicated, but also has a problem that it is not suitable for the Japanese custom that is customary to use a new envelope in commercial transactions. there were. Therefore, if the used envelope is configured to be reusable for mailing, the recipient cannot fully utilize the used envelope, and as a result, the used envelope is discarded and the envelope can be reused. Is not promoted at all.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an envelope capable of promoting the reuse of used envelopes.

[0006]

In order to achieve this object, an envelope according to a first aspect of the invention is a main body formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape with an opening on one side and an opening of the main body. And a closure piece that extends from the main body and that closes the opening.
A first planned cutting line is provided at an inner side of a predetermined distance from the edge of the side edge or the edge of the two sides thereof.
By cutting the main body along the planned cutting line, the main body is formed into a folder shape in which the two sides intersecting each other are opened.

According to the envelope of the first aspect, when the main body is cut along the first cutting line, the main body is formed into a folder shape in which two side edges intersecting with each other are opened. Therefore, in the envelope whose main body is cut off along the first cutting line in this manner, it is possible to store documents and the like between the inner surfaces of the main body which is formed in a folder shape with two side edges intersecting each other open. it can.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the envelope according to the first aspect, the main body is formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape from a front portion and a back portion which face each other, and the front portion of the main body. Or, on either one of the back portions, a second planned cutting line is provided at a predetermined distance from the first planned cutting line, and the front portion or the back portion of the main body is provided along the second planned cutting line. By cutting either one of the above, a heading piece protruding from one of the front portion and the back portion of the main body is formed on the other of the front portion and the back portion of the main body.

The envelope according to claim 3 is the envelope according to claim 1 or 2.
In the envelope described in (1), the main body is formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape from a front portion and a back portion facing each other, and one of the front portion and the back portion of the main body is a front surface of the main body. And a back cut portion, which is formed so as to be surrounded by the first edge cut line and the first cut line, and the outer circumference of the turn back piece is cut along the first cut line. By folding back the to-be-folded piece whose outer periphery is cut off with the edge portion as a fold line, a folded-back heading piece protruding outward from the other of the front portion and the back portion of the main body is formed.

The envelope according to claim 4 is the envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in which the first planned cutting line or the second planned cutting line is cut on the main body or the closure piece. A cutout order display is displayed, which indicates the order using symbols and numbers.

The envelope according to claim 5 is the envelope according to claim 4, wherein the front part of the main body is formed on the side used for writing the address and address of the mailing address, and the main body Is formed on the side used to write the sender's address, name, etc.
It is displayed on the back side of the main body or the back side of the closure piece that closes the opening.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the envelope according to the fourth or fifth aspect of the present invention, the cut-off order display indicates that the main body is cut along the first planned cutting line or the second planned cutting line. If it is, it will be separated from its body by a piece to be separated.

The envelope according to claim 7 is the envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the closure piece has positions corresponding to the first planned cutting line and the second planned cutting line. Has a third planned cutting line,
When the closure piece closes the opening of the main body, the third planned cutting line substantially overlaps the first planned cutting line and the second planned cutting line.

The envelope according to claim 8 is the envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the extending length by which the closure piece is extended from the opening of the main body is the first length. The planned cutting line and the second planned cutting line are shorter than the separation length which is separated from the opening of the main body.

The envelope according to claim 9 is the envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the main body is provided on one of the two sides on which the first planned cutting line is provided. A fourth planned cutting line is provided at an end edge of the side that is continuously provided or inside a predetermined distance from the end of the side, and the fourth planned cutting line and the first planned cutting line. By cutting the main body along the line, the main body is formed into a folder shape having three sides opened.

The envelope according to claim 10 is the envelope according to claims 1 to 9.
5. The envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the main body has a fifth cut inside a predetermined distance from edges of two sides of the main body intersecting with each other and a predetermined distance from the first planned cutting line. A planned line is provided, and by cutting the main body along the fifth planned cutting line, the main body is opened at the two side edges intersecting each other, and the main body is cut at the first planned cutting line. It is formed in a folder shape having an outer shape smaller than that when cut out.

The envelope described in claim 11 is from the claim 1 to claim 1.
0. In the envelope according to any of 0, the main body is formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape from a front portion and a back portion facing each other, and one of the front portion and the back portion of the main body has , 6th within a predetermined distance from the fifth planned cutting line
Of the main body is provided on the other of the front portion and the back portion of the main body by cutting out one of the front portion and the back portion of the main body along the sixth planned cut line. A heading piece protruding from one of the front portion and the back portion is formed.

The envelope according to claim 12 is from claim 1 to claim 1.
The envelope according to any one of items 1,
The planned cut line up to is composed of cut perforations.

[0019]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 (a)
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the envelope 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that the envelope 1 in FIG. 1A is shown in a state before sealing.

First, the overall structure of the envelope 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The envelope 1 of the present invention, in order to promote the reuse of used envelopes from the viewpoint of environmental protection,
It is configured so that it can be reused as a folder for storing documents and the like, and includes a bag-shaped main body 2 and a flap 3 for sealing. In the present embodiment, the envelope 1 is described as a so-called square type, but it may be a long type or a western type. Also, envelope 1
Will be explained by taking the so-called "medium pasting" as an example. How to put it is so-called left (right) lateral pasting or left (right) lateral reverse pasting,
It may be an internal (outside) bark stick or the like.

The main body 2 is a part for storing documents and the like, and as shown in FIG. 1A, a substantially rectangular bag having an opening 4 formed on one side (upper side of FIG. 1A). It is configured in a shape. The main body 2 includes a back portion 2a (see FIG. 1) facing each other.
(A) Front side of paper surface and front portion 2b (back side of FIG. 1 (a) paper surface)
And a back portion 2a and a front portion 2b are formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape. The back part 2a corresponds to the back side of the envelope 1 and is a side on which the sender's address, name, etc. are written, and the front part 2
“B” corresponds to the front side of the envelope 1 and is a side on which the mailing address, address, etc. are entered.

The main body 2 is provided with a plurality of cut perforations on its two sides (the upper side and the right side in FIG. 1 (a)) intersecting with each other. This cut perforation is provided so that the envelope 1 can be easily cut without reusing the used envelope 1 as a folder without special trouble such as using scissors. It has perforations 5, 6 and heading perforations 7.

The outer shape perforation 5 is formed on the side of the opening 4 (see FIG. 1).
(A) Upper end) is a cut-out perforation for separating the end portion from the main body 2, and at one side of the side of the opening 4 side at a predetermined distance (downward in FIG. 1A), from one end to the other end of the main body 2. It is provided in a straight line across the left and right. The outer shape perforation 6 is a cut-out perforation for separating the end portion of the side (the right side in FIG. 1A) continuously provided in the opening 4 of the main body 2 from the main body 2, and the end of the side edge. From the edge portion (right end in FIG. 1), at a predetermined distance inside (left side in FIG. 1 (a)), cross vertically from the above-mentioned outer shape perforation 5 to the bottom portion of the main body 2 (lower side in FIG. 1 (a)). Are provided linearly.

These outer shape perforations 5, 6 are provided so as to overlap with the back portion 2a and the front portion 2b of the main body 2, respectively. By cutting the main body 2 along these outer shape perforations 5, 6, The back portion 2a and the front portion 2b of the main body 2 can be cut off at the same time. Therefore, each end of the main body 2 (upper side and lower side in FIG. 1A) can be easily separated from the main body 2, and as a result, the main body 2 can be efficiently formed into a folder shape with two sides opened as described later. It can be formed as desired.

On the other hand, the headline perforation 7 is a cut-out perforation for forming a headline portion 9 (see FIG. 2) on the main body 2 which is formed in a folder shape with two side edges opened, and the outer shape perforation 5, 5. The outer peripheral perforations 5 and 6 are provided inside a predetermined space from the outer peripheral portion 6 so as to surround a predetermined region.
The headline perforation 7 is provided only on the back portion 2a of the main body 2 and not on the front portion 2b.

Accordingly, the main body 2 is cut out along the outer perforations 5 and 6 and the back portion 2a of the main body 2 is cut out along the head perforation 7 so that the head perforation 7 and the outer perforation 5 and 5 are formed. The predetermined area surrounded by 6 and 6 can be separated from the back portion 2a of the main body 2, and as a result, the heading portion 9 can be formed on the main body 2 which is formed in a folder shape with two side edges opened. (See Figure 2).

Further, the main body 2 has cut-out order indicators 8a to 8c printed near the cut-out perforations (see FIG. 1B). This cut-out order display 8 is for each cut-out perforation (outer shape perforation 5, 6, heading perforation 7).
This is for notifying the operator of the order of cutting and the direction of cutting by numbers and arrows, respectively. The back side of the envelope 1 (the front side of the plane of FIG. 1 (a)), that is, the back portion 2 of the main body 2.
It is printed on a. The cut-off order display 8a printed on the flap 3 described later is arranged on the front side of the envelope 1 (the back side of the plane of FIG. 1 (a)) before sealing.
After sealing, the flap 3 is folded back,
The envelope 1 is arranged on the back side (front side of the plane of FIG. 1A) (see FIG. 1B).

As a result, the operator is informed of the cutting order of each cut perforation without impairing the appearance of the front side (front part 2b) of the envelope 1 used for writing the mailing address and address. It is possible. Note that the cut order displays 8a to 8c are not necessarily limited to printing, and may be configured so that at least a cut operator can recognize them. For example, it may be configured by a sticker or handwriting. The displays described in claims 4 to 6 have the same meaning.

The flap 3 is for closing the opening 4 of the main body 2, and extends from the opening 4 of the main body 2 in the form of a protruding piece. The flap 3 is formed to have a width substantially equal to the lateral width of the main body 2 (width in the left-right direction in FIG. 1A), and the flap 3 is folded back and attached to the main body 2 to open the opening 4 of the main body 2. Is closed and the envelope 1 is sealed (see FIG. 1B). It should be noted that the envelope 1 may be configured as a type with a glue to facilitate the attachment of the flap 3. For example, the flap 3 or the portion of the main body 2 covered by the flap 3 is provided with a rewetting glue (Arabic glue) or a pressure-adhesive rubber-based adhesive application surface, or a tape tack or a fine tack with release paper. May be provided.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1B and 2, a method for reusing the envelope 1 configured as described above will be described.
FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged rear view of the envelope 1.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a folder in which the envelope 1 is reused. It should be noted that the envelope 1 in FIG. 1B is shown in a state after sealing.

The recipient of the envelope 1 cuts each cut perforation to create a folder. The envelope 1 has the cut order display 8a as described above.
8c are printed, and the cutting order and cutting direction of each cut perforation are informed to the operator by numbers or arrows. Therefore, the person who receives the envelope 1 can easily and efficiently reuse the envelope 1 (create a folder) by simply cutting the cut perforations in order according to the cut order indications 8a to 8c. is there. As a result, it is possible to prevent the recipient from not understanding how to reuse the envelope 1 (method to create a folder), avoiding complicated work, and accidentally discarding the opened envelope. Can be done.

It should be noted that the envelope 1 has a back side (back part 2).
In a) or the like, it is preferable to display an explanation column in which a method of reusing the envelope 1 (for example, the fact that it can be reused as a folder or a method of creating a folder) is described. This is because the recipient can fully understand how to use the envelope 1 to further promote the reuse of the envelope 1, and at the same time, the sender's attitude to protect the environment can be appealed.

Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 1B, the outer shape perforation 5 is cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display 8a in which the number "1" is displayed. By cutting the back portion 2a and the front portion 2b of the main body 2 at the same time along the outline perforation 5, the upper side of the main body 2 (see FIG. 1 (b)).
The upper (upper side) end is separated from the main body 2, and the upper side (upper side in FIG. 2) side of the main body 2 is opened as shown in FIG.

Then, the outer shape perforation 6 is cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display 8b in which the number "2" is displayed. Back 2 of the main body 2 along the outline perforation 6
By cutting a and the front part 2b at the same time, the main body 2
The end portion on the right side (right side in FIG. 1B) of the main body 2 is separated from the main body 2, and as shown in FIG. 2, the right side (right side in FIG. 2) side of the main body 2 is opened.

As a result, the main body 2 (envelope 1) has two sides (the upper side and the right side in FIG. 2) intersecting with each other, as shown in FIG.
Thus, the used envelope 1 (main body 2) can be reused as a folder. It should be noted that this folder includes a back portion 2a and a front portion 2 of the main body 2.
Documents can be stored only by sandwiching them between the surfaces facing b, so important documents can be stored without making holes, and they can be carried around easily, or a large number of documents can be subdivided. It is a very convenient item that can be used for various purposes, such as efficiently organizing your desk.

After the cutting order display 8b in which the number "2" is displayed, the heading perforation 7 is cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display 8c in which the number "3" is displayed. The headline perforation 7 is provided only on the back portion 2a of the main body 2 as described above. Therefore, by cutting the back portion 2a of the main body 2 along the headline perforations 7, a part of the back portion 2a of the main body 2 is removed, and as a result, the front portion 2b of the main body 2 is removed. The headline portion 9 is formed. Since the heading section 9 can be filled with the names of documents stored in the folder, classifications, etc., the function as a folder and the usability can be further improved.

Here, in this embodiment, the back portion 2a of the main body 2 is
For items that need to be cut off only (headline perforation 7), the arrow of the cut order display 8c (broken line arrow)
As shown in FIG. 1B, another cutting order display 8
The display form is different from the arrows a and 8b (solid arrows).
As a result, the operator can surely recognize the cut perforations that need to cut only the back portion 2a of the main body 2 based on the display form of the arrow, so that each cut perforation is properly cut and the folder is cut. Can be surely completed.

The cutting order indicators 8a to 8c printed on the back 2a of the main body 2 are shown in FIGS.
As shown in, instead of the part that will eventually become a folder,
It is printed on a part (planned separation piece) separated from the folder. Therefore, each cutting order display 8a-8
c is separated from the main body 2 together with the scheduled separation piece each time the main body 2 is cut along each cut perforation (outer shape perforations 5, 6 and heading perforation 7). Therefore, the printing of the cut-off order indicators 8a to 8c does not remain in the completed folder (see FIG. 2), and the design and aesthetics of the folder can be improved.

As described above, the cutting order of each cut perforation is as follows. First, the outer shape of the main body 2 is formed by cutting the outer shape perforations 5, 6, and then the heading perforation 7 is cut out. It was configured to form part 9. By doing so, the cutting workability of each cut perforation is improved, and the work can be efficiently advanced.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. Whereas the envelope 1 of the first embodiment has cut-out perforations only in the main body 2, the envelope 11 of the second embodiment has cut-out perforations in the flap 13 in addition to the main body 12. . In addition, the above-mentioned first
The same parts as those in the embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3A is a rear view of the envelope 11 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and shows the state before sealing. Similar to the first embodiment, the envelope 11 includes a main body 12 having an opening 14 on one side (upper side in FIG. 3A) and formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape. As in the first embodiment, the main body 12 has two sides that intersect each other (see FIG. 3A).
A plurality of cut-out perforations (outer shape perforations 15, 16, 17 and headline perforations 19) are provided on the upper side and the right side, and in the second embodiment, the flap 13 also has a plurality of cut-out perforations ( An outer shape perforation 18 and a heading perforation 20) are provided.

External perforation 15 provided on the main body 12
Is the end of the opening 14 side (upper side in FIG. 3A) of the main body 12
It is a cut-out perforation for separating from, and is provided in a straight line across the main body 12 in the left and right directions. On the other hand, the outer shape perforations 16 and 17 are provided on the other side of the main body 12 (see FIG.
(A) Right side) is a cut-out perforation for forming the heading portion 22 while opening the right side). External perforation 16
Is provided at the edge of the side (folded portion, right end in FIG. 3A), and the outer shape perforation 17 is provided at a predetermined distance inside from the side (left in FIG. 3A). There is. The outer perforations 15 and 17 are formed by the back portion 12a of the main body 12 and the front portion 1.
2b and 2b, respectively.

Further, the outer shape perforation 18 provided on the flap 13 is a cut-out perforation for separating the end portion on the opening 14 side (upper side in FIG. 3A) from the main body 12, as with the outer shape perforation 15 described above. It's an eye. This outline perforation 1
8 is provided in a straight line across the flap 13 to the left and right, and when the flap 13 is folded back,
It is configured so as to substantially overlap the outer shape perforation 15 (see FIG. 3B). Therefore, the flap 13 is folded back, and as shown in FIG.
Even when the main body 12 is covered, the main body 12 and the flap 13 can be cut at the same time by cutting the outer shape perforations 18 according to the cutting order display 21a described later, and as a result, the upper end portion of the main body 12 (see FIG. The (a) upper side can be easily separated from the main body 12.

Similar to the first embodiment, the headline perforation 19 is a cutout perforation for forming the headline portion 22 (see FIG. 4), and the backside 12a of the main body 12 (in front of the paper surface of FIG. 3A). It is provided only on the side) and is not provided on the front portion 12b. Further, the headline perforation 20 provided on the flap 13 is provided for the same purpose as the outer shape perforation 18 described above. When the flap 13 is folded back, the headline perforation 20 substantially overlaps with the headline perforation 19. It is configured (see FIG. 3B).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 3B and 4, a method of reusing the envelope 11 in the second embodiment having the above-described structure will be described. 3B is a partially enlarged rear view of the envelope 11, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a folder in which the envelope 11 is reused. In addition, the envelope 11 in FIG.
Shows the state after sealing.

Similar to the first embodiment, the envelope 11 in the second embodiment is printed with cutting order indications 21a to 21d, and the cutting order and the cutting direction of each cutting perforation are indicated by numbers or arrows by the operator. Have been informed.
Therefore, the person who receives the envelope 11 can easily and efficiently reuse the envelope 11 (create a folder) simply by sequentially cutting the cut perforations in accordance with the cut order indications 21a to 21d. it can. Further, for those that need to cut out only the back portion 12a of the main body 12 (headline perforations 19, 20), the arrow (broken line arrow) of the cutting order display 21d is the same as in the first embodiment. As shown in (b), the display form is different from the arrows (solid arrows) of the other cutting order displays 21a to 21c. As a result, the operator can surely recognize the cut perforation that needs to cut only the back portion 12a of the main body 12 based on the display form of the arrow, so that each cut perforation is properly cut and the folder is cut. Can be surely completed.

Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 3B, the outer shape perforations 15 and 18 are cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display 21a in which the number "1" is displayed. Back 2 of the main body 2 along the outline perforations 15 and 18
By cutting a and the front portion 2b and the flap 13 at the same time, the end of the upper side of the main body 12 (upper side of FIG. 3 (b)) is separated from the main body 12, and as shown in FIG. 4 upper side) side is open.

Then, the outer shape perforation 16 is cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display 21b in which the number "2" is displayed, so that one end of the main body 12 (folded portion, right end of FIG. 3B) is cut. Open the department. Further, the outer shape perforation 17 is cut out in accordance with the cutting order display 21c in which the number "3" is displayed. By cutting the back portion 2a and the front portion 2b of the main body 2 at the same time along the outer shape perforations 17, a part of the end portion on the right side (the right side in FIG. 3B) of the main body 12 is cut off from the main body 12. 4, the main body 1
The right side of FIG. 2 (right side of FIG. 4) is open. A part of the side (upper side in FIG. 4) is formed so as to project outward (right side in FIG. 4).
After cutting out 9 and 20, the heading section 22 is formed.

As a result, the main body 12 (envelope 11) is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the used envelope 11 is configured such that two sides (the upper side and the right side in FIG. 4) intersecting with each other are opened.
The (main body 12) can be reused as a folder.

After the cutting order display 21c in which the number "3" is displayed, the headline perforations 19 and 20 are cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display 21d in which the number "4" is displayed. By cutting only the back portion 12a of the main body 12 along the headline perforations 19 and 20, as shown in FIG. 4, a part of the back portion 12a of the main body 12 is removed, and as a result, the front portion 12b of the main body 12 is removed. The headline portion 22 is formed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the heading section 22 is
It is formed so as to project outward from the outer shape of the main body 12. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the contents entered in the heading section 22 from being hidden by the documents stored in the folder. Further, even when a plurality of folders are used in a stacked manner, the visibility of the contents entered in the heading section 22 is further improved, so that the function as a folder and the usability can be further improved.

The arrow (broken line arrow) of the cut order display 21d has a display form different from that of the other cut order displays 21a to 21c (solid line arrow), as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the operator can surely recognize the need to cut only the back portion 12a of the main body 12 by the display form of the arrow, and can appropriately cut each cut perforation. In addition, the cutting order displays 21a to 21d are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, since it is printed on one side to be separated from the folder, the printing does not remain in the completed folder as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4), and the design and aesthetics of the folder are improved. It can be done.

Next, referring to FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the third
Examples will be described. In the envelope 11 of the first embodiment, the heading portion 22 is formed by separating a part of the main body 12 (back portion 12a) from the main body 12 (back portion 12a), whereas the envelope 31 of the third embodiment is Body 32 (back part 32
The heading portion 43 is formed by folding back a part of a). The same parts as those in the first embodiment described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 5 (a) is a rear view of the envelope 31 in the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 (b) is a perspective view of a folder in which the envelope 31 is reused. Note that FIG.
In the figure, the state of the envelope 31 before sealing is illustrated. Similar to the first embodiment, the envelope 31 has an opening 34 on one side (upper side in FIG. 5A) and is formed into a substantially rectangular bag-like main body 3.
2 are provided, and the outer perforations 35, 3 are provided on two sides (the upper side and the right side in FIG. 5A) of the main body 32 that intersect with each other.
6 and heading perforations 19 are provided.

The outer shape perforation 35 is formed on the side of the opening 34 (see FIG. 5).
It is a cut-out perforation for separating the end portion of (a) the upper side from the main body 32, and is provided linearly across the main body 32 in the left and right directions. Further, the outer shape perforation 36 is the main body 32.
Is a cut-out perforation for opening the side on the right side of the side edge of the side (folded portion, right end of FIG. 5 (a)).
It is provided in. In this way, by providing the outer shape perforation 36 at the edge portion (folded portion) of the main body 32,
The width of the folder can be maximized, and as a result, more documents can be stored in the folder. The external perforations 35 and 36 are the main body 3
The two back portions 32a and the front portion 32b are overlapped with each other.

The headline perforation 37 is a cut-out perforation for opening the right side of the main body 32 and forming the headline portion 43 (see FIG. 5B).
Is provided inside a predetermined distance from the right side of the. The headline perforation 37 is provided only on the back portion 32a of the main body 32 and is not provided on the front portion 32b.

Further, in the envelope 31 in the third embodiment,
The outer shape perforations 35 and 36 and the headline perforation 3 described above.
Cutout perforations are also provided inside a predetermined distance from 7. The cutout perforations provided inside this are used when creating a folder having a smaller outer shape, and are provided with outer shape perforations 39 and 40 and a heading perforation 41.

The outer shape perforations 39 and 40 are cut-out perforations for separating the upper and right ends of the main body 32 from the main body 32, and are provided in a straight line parallel to the two sides of the main body 32. On the other hand, the heading perforation 41 is a cut-out perforation for forming a heading portion on the main body 32 that is formed in a folder shape with two sides open and has an outer shape perforation 3
It is provided inside a predetermined distance from 9, 40. Note that the outer perforations 39 and 40 are formed on the back portion 32a of the main body 32.
And the front portion 32b are overlapped with each other, and the headline perforation 7 is provided only on the back portion 2a of the main body 2,
It is not provided on the surface portion 2b.

Next, a method of reusing the envelope 31 having the above-mentioned structure according to the third embodiment will be described. As in the first embodiment, the envelopes 31 in the third embodiment have the cut-out order indicators 38a and 38b printed near the cut-out perforations, so that the operator can change the cut-out order of the cut-out perforations and The cutting direction can be easily recognized. A cutting order display (not shown) for displaying the cutting order of the outer shape perforations 35 is printed on the front portion 32b side of the flap 33 (the back side of the paper in FIG. 5A), and the flap 33 is displayed. By being folded back, it is arranged in the vicinity of the outer shape perforation 35 as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 1B).

First, the outer shape perforation 35 is cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display (not shown) in which the number "1" is displayed. Main body 32 along the outline perforation 35
By cutting the back part 2a and the front part 2b of the
The upper end (upper side of FIG. 3B) of the main body 32 is separated from the main body 32, and the upper side (upper side of FIG. 5B) of the main body 32 is opened as shown in FIG. 5B.

Then, the headline perforation 37 is cut in the direction of the arrow in accordance with the cutting order display 38b in which the number "2" is displayed. By cutting off only the back portion 32a of the main body 32 along the heading perforation 17, a piece to be folded back is formed at the end portion of the body 32 (on the right side in FIG. 5 (a)). Part (folded part, FIG. 5
By folding back (a) the right end as a crease, the main body 32 (folder) is formed with a heading portion 43 protruding outward (right side in FIG. 5B) (see FIG. 5B). In this way, since the heading portion 43 is formed by folding back the scheduled folding piece, the heading portion 43 can be projected outward by the amount of the folding back, and the filled content can be surely recognized by the user. is there.

After the cutting order display 38a in which the number "2" is displayed, the outer shape perforation 36 is cut in accordance with the cutting order display 38b in which the number "3" is displayed. As a result, the lower portion of the edge portion (folded portion, right end of FIG. 3B) of the main body 32 is opened, and the main body 3 is opened as shown in FIG. 5B.
The right side of 2 is open. As a result, the main body 32 (envelope 3
As shown in FIG. 4, 1) is configured such that two sides (the upper side and the right side in FIG. 5B) intersecting each other are opened, and the used envelope 31 (main body 32) is reused as a folder. It is possible.

Further, the envelope 31 in the third embodiment is constructed so that the size of the folder can be appropriately selected and reused according to the purpose or purpose. That is, when the size of the folder is too large, the external perforation 3
External perforations 39, 40 provided inside 5, 36, etc.
By cutting the main body 32 along the headline perforations 41, the envelope 31 can be reused as a folder having a smaller size. The method of cutting the outer shape perforations 39 and 40 and the headline perforation 41 is substantially the same as in the case of the above-described first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Is easily guessed.

For example, in the above embodiments, the envelopes 1, 1
Although the case where 1 and 31 are reused as a folder whose two sides that intersect each other are opened has been described, cutout perforations are further provided on the other sides so that the envelopes 1, 11, and 31 are opened on the three sides. It may be configured to be reused as a so-called throw-in type folder. In this case, the folder (envelope) is folded back (turned over) using the edge of the side that is not open as a fold line, so that the delivery address and address written on the envelope are hidden inside the folder. It is possible to improve the appearance of the folder.
In addition, the cut perforation provided on the other side corresponds to the fourth planned cut line described in claim 9.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the heading sections 9 and 2
Although the case where the reference numerals 2, 43 are provided on the upper side of the folder has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the heading sections 9, 22, 43 may be arranged at the center or the bottom side of the folder. It's good. With this configuration, even when a plurality of folders are arranged, the heading portion of each folder does not overlap with the heading portions of other folders, and the visibility of the heading portions 9, 22, 43 is further improved. Can be done.

Further, the envelopes 1, 11, 31 of each of the above embodiments
May be configured by a so-called window envelope. As a result, a window for confirming the stored documents and the like can be formed in the folder, and the usability of the folder can be further improved. As the window envelope, a cellophane window envelope in which a part of the envelope is cut out and a film is attached, a plastic window envelope in which a part of the envelope is made transparent by resin impregnation, or a window blank envelope in which the window is left open, etc. Is exemplified.

In each of the above embodiments, the flaps 3, 1
The case of reusing the envelopes 1, 11, 31 after sealing in which the openings 4, 14, 34 are closed by 3, 33 has been described, but it is not possible to reuse the envelopes 1, 11, 31 before sealing. Of course it is possible.

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According to the envelope of the first aspect of the present invention, the first planned cutting line is formed at the end edges of the two sides of the main body that intersect with each other or inside the end edges of the two sides by a predetermined distance. It is provided, and by cutting the main body along the first planned cutting line, the main body can be formed into a folder shape with two sides opened. As a result, since documents and the like can be stored between the inner surfaces of the main body, there is an effect that such an envelope can be reused as a folder.

Further, in this case, since the operator only has to cut the main body along the first cutting line provided on the envelope in advance, there is an effect that the work can be easily performed. Therefore, when the envelope is reused, it is not necessary to perform a complicated work. For example, a person who receives the envelope by mail or the like dislikes the complicated work after opening the envelope and carelessly discards the envelope. That can be suppressed.

Further, the reuse of the envelope is carried out by the recipient of the envelope using it (reuse). Therefore, since it matches the Japanese climate, which has a strong resistance to mailing used envelopes to different parties again, there is an effect that the recipient side of the envelopes can fully utilize the used envelopes. From this point as well, the reuse of the envelope can be further promoted.

According to the envelope of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the envelope of the first aspect, one of the front portion and the back portion of the main body is provided with a predetermined space inside from the first planned cutting line. A second planned cutting line is provided, and by cutting out either the front part or the back part of the main body along the second planned cutting line, it projects from either the front part or the back part of the main body. The heading piece can be formed on the other of the front and back of the body. Therefore, when such an envelope is reused as a folder, this heading piece can be used as a so-called heading label for entering the document name, classification, etc. to be stored in the folder. There is an effect that the function and usability can be improved.

According to the envelope described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the envelope described in claim 1 or 2, one of the front portion and the back portion of the main body is the front portion or the back portion of the main body. A folding-back piece is provided which is formed by being surrounded by the edge portion and the first planned cutting line, and the outer circumference of the folding-back piece is cut along the first planned cutting line and the outer circumference is cut back. By folding back the predetermined piece with the edge portion as a fold, it is possible to form a folded heading piece protruding outward from the other of the front portion and the back portion of the main body. Therefore, when the envelope is reused as a folder, the folded heading piece can be used as a so-called heading label for entering the name of a document to be stored in the folder, classification, etc. Since the folded-back index piece is formed so as to project outward by the amount corresponding to the folded-back area, there is an effect that the user can surely recognize the contents filled in the folded-back index piece.
As a result, the function as a folder and the usability can be further improved.

According to the envelope described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the envelope described in any one of claims 1 to 3, the first planned cut line or the second cut line is formed on the main body or the closure piece. A cutting order display is displayed that shows the cutting order of the planned lines using symbols, numbers, and the like. Therefore, there is an effect that the operator can easily and efficiently perform the envelope cutting work, and as a result, for example, a person who receives the envelope by mail or the like cuts the envelope (reuse method). It is possible to prevent the envelope from being inadvertently discarded because the user does not understand the above or dislikes the complicated work.

The cutting order display need only be configured to be recognized by at least the cutting operator, and may be displayed by printing, a sticker, or handwriting, for example. When displaying the cut order display by printing,
It can be performed at the same time as printing (eg, postal code entry frame, company name, etc.) during manufacturing of the envelope. Therefore, there is an effect that the number of manufacturing steps required for displaying the cutting order can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the entire envelope can be reduced accordingly.

According to the envelope described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the envelope described in claim 4, the cutting order display is displayed on the back side used for describing the sender's address, name, etc. , It is not displayed on the front side used to describe the mailing address, address, etc. Therefore, it is possible to secure a space on the front side for writing the mailing address, address, etc., and unnecessary things (cutting order display) on the front side for writing the mailing address, address, etc. It is possible to prevent the appearance of the displayed envelope (front side) from being impaired.

According to the envelope described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the envelope described in claim 4 or 5, the cutting order display is performed by the main body along the first planned cutting line or the second planned cutting line. When it is cut out, it is displayed on the piece to be separated from the main body. Therefore, when the envelope is reused as a folder, the cut order display is separated from the envelope together with the scheduled separation piece, so that the design and aesthetics of the completed folder can be improved.

According to the envelope described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the envelope described in any one of claims 1 to 6, the first and second planned cutting lines are provided on the closure piece. The third planned cutting line is provided at a position corresponding to, and when such a closing piece closes the opening of the main body, the third planned cutting line is the first planned cutting line and the first planned cutting line. It is configured so as to substantially overlap the planned cut line of 2. Therefore, even when the envelope is sealed and the first or second cutoff line is covered by the closing piece that closes the opening of the envelope, the first or second cutoff line of the covert is not covered. The position, that is, the position at which the envelope should be cut off can be surely recognized by the operator by making it correspond to the third cutting line provided on the closure piece, and
There is an effect that it is possible to reliably cut off the cutting lines from the third to the third.

According to the envelope described in claim 8, in addition to the effect of the envelope described in any of claims 1 to 6, the extension length by which the closure piece is extended from the opening of the main body is: The first planned cutting line and the second planned cutting line are shorter than the distance of separation from the opening of the main body. Therefore, when the opening of the envelope is closed by the closing piece, it is possible to prevent the first or second cutoff line from being covered by the closing piece, and thus the first or second
The effect of being able to surely let the operator recognize the position of the cutting line, that is, the position where the envelope should be cut, even after the envelope is sealed, and to reliably cut the first or second cutting line. is there.

According to the envelope described in claim 9, in addition to the effect of the envelope described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the main body has one of the two sides on which the first planned cutting line is provided. A fourth planned cutting line is provided at an end of the side that is continuously provided to either one or at an inner side of a predetermined distance from the end of the side, and the fourth planned cutting line and the first planned cutting line. By cutting the main body along the planned cutting line,
The main body can be formed in a folder shape with three sides opened. As a result, the envelope can be reused as a so-called throw-in type folder.

In this case, the folder (envelope) is folded back (turned over) using the edge portion of the side that is not open as a fold line, so that the delivery address and address written on the envelope are placed on the inner surface side of the folder. Can be hidden in. Therefore, there is an effect that the aesthetic appearance of such a folder can be further improved.

According to the envelope of claim 10, claim 1
In addition to the effect of the envelope described in any one of 1 to 9, the main body is provided within a predetermined distance from the end edge portions of the two sides of the main body intersecting each other and within a predetermined distance from the first planned cutting line. A fifth planned cutting line is provided, and by cutting the main body along the fifth planned cutting line, two side edges are opened with a smaller outer shape than the case where the main body is cut along the first planned cutting line. It can be formed into a folder shape. As a result, there is an effect that such an envelope can be reused as a folder, and that the size of the folder can be selected from two sizes according to the purpose and use and used properly. For example, for a square size 2 envelope, the first planned cutting line is A
By configuring the size suitable for storing 4 size documents and the fifth planned cut line to size suitable for storing B5 size documents, the person who reuses the envelope can store the folder in the required size. Can be appropriately selected and used.

According to the envelope of claim 11, claim 1
In addition to the effect of the envelope described in any one of
A sixth planned cutting line is provided at a predetermined distance inward from the fifth planned cutting line on either the front part or the back part of the main body, and the front surface of the main body is along the sixth planned cutting line. By cutting out either the part or the back part, the head piece protruding from the one of the front part and the back part of the body can be formed on the other of the front part and the back part of the body. Therefore, since this heading piece can be used as a so-called heading label for entering the name of a document to be stored in the folder, classification, etc., it is possible to improve the function and usability as a folder. is there.

According to the envelope of claim 12, claim 1
In addition to the effect of the envelope described in any one of
The first to sixth planned cut lines are composed of cut perforations. Therefore, there is an effect that the first to sixth planned cut lines can be easily cut off without taking special trouble such as using scissors. As a result, the operator's cutting work is facilitated and efficient, and careless disposal of the envelope is suppressed, so that the reuse of the envelope can be further promoted.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an envelope in a first embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a rear view of the envelope before sealing,
(B) is a partial enlarged back view of the envelope after sealing.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a folder in which an envelope is reused.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an envelope in a second embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a rear view of the envelope before sealing,
(B) is a partial enlarged back view of the envelope after sealing.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a folder in which an envelope is reused.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an envelope in a third embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a rear view of the envelope before sealing,
(B) is a perspective view of the folder which reused the envelope.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 11, 31 Envelopes 2, 12, 32 Main body 2a, 12a, 32a Back part 2b, 12b, 32b Front part 3, 13, 33 Flap (sealing piece) 4, 14, 34 Opening parts 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 35, 36, 37 External perforation (first planned cut line, cut perforation) 7,19 Heading perforation (second planned cut line, cut perforation) 18 External perforation (third cut) Cut line, cut perforation) 20 Heading perforation (third cut line, cut perforation) 39,40 External perforation (fifth cut line, cut perforation) 41 Head perforation (6th cut line) Planned cut lines, cut perforations 8a to 8c, 21a to 21d, 38a to 38b Cut order display 9,22 Heading section (heading piece) 43 Heading section (returned finding) Migraine)

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A main body formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape with an opening provided on one side, and extending from the opening of the main body,
An envelope provided with a closing piece for closing the opening, wherein the main body is provided with an edge portion of two side sides of the body intersecting with each other or an inner side of a predetermined distance from the edge edge of the two side edges. 1 is provided with a planned cutting line, and by cutting the main body along the first planned cutting line, the main body is formed into a folder shape in which the two sides intersecting each other are opened. Characterized envelope. 2. The main body is formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape from a front portion and a back portion which face each other, and the first portion is provided on either the front portion or the back portion of the main body. A second planned cutting line is provided at a predetermined distance from the planned cutting line, and either the front part or the back part of the main body is cut along the second planned cutting line to cut the front part of the main body. 2. The envelope according to claim 1, wherein a heading piece protruding from one of the back portions is formed on the other of the front portion and the back portion of the main body. 3. The main body is formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape from a front portion and a back portion facing each other, and one of the front portion and the back portion of the main body is a front portion of the main body. Alternatively, it includes a scheduled folding piece formed by being surrounded by the edge portion of the back portion and the first planned cutting line, and the outer circumference of the scheduled folding piece is cut along the first planned cutting line and the outer circumference. The folded heading piece that protrudes outward from the other of the front portion and the back portion of the main body is formed by folding back the planned folding piece that has been cut off using the end edge portion as a fold line.
Envelope described in. 4. The cutting order display showing the cutting order of the first planned cutting line or the second planned cutting line using symbols or numbers is displayed on the main body or the closure. The envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is characterized. 5. The front part of the main body is formed on a side used for writing a mailing address, address, etc., and
The back of the main body is formed on the side used to write the sender's address, name, etc., and the cut-off order indicator is the back of the main body or the back of a closure piece that closes the opening. The envelope according to claim 4, which is displayed on the side of the unit. 6. The cutting order display is displayed on a planned separation piece separated from the main body when the main body is cut along the first planned cutting line or the second planned cutting line. The envelope according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that. 7. The closure piece is provided at a third position at a position corresponding to the first planned cutting line and the second planned cutting line.
When the closing piece closes the opening of the main body, the third planned cutting line becomes the first planned cutting line and the second planned cutting line. The envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the envelope is configured to substantially overlap. 8. The extension length of the closure piece extending from the opening of the main body is such that the first planned cutting line and the second planned cutting line are separated from the opening of the main body. 2. The length is shorter than the length.
The envelope according to any one of 1 to 6. 9. The main body is provided with an edge portion of a side edge continuously provided on either one of the two side edges provided with the first planned cutting line or a predetermined edge portion of the edge edge. A fourth planned cutting line is provided inside the space, and the main body is cut along the fourth planned cutting line and the first planned cutting line, whereby the main body is
The envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the envelope is formed in a folder shape having three sides opened. 10. The main body is located inside a predetermined distance from edges of two sides of the main body which intersect with each other, and the first body.
A fifth planned cutting line is provided on the inner side of the predetermined planned cutting line by cutting the main body along the fifth planned cutting line, so that the main body has two side edges intersecting with each other. The envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the envelope is opened and is formed in a folder shape having an outer shape smaller than that of a case where the main body is cut along the first planned cutting line. 11. The main body is formed in a substantially rectangular bag shape from a front portion and a back portion facing each other, and the fifth portion is provided on either the front portion or the back portion of the main body. A sixth planned cutting line is provided inside the predetermined planned cutting line, and either the front part or the back part of the main body is cut along the sixth planned cutting line to cut the front part of the main body. 11. The envelope according to claim 10, wherein a heading piece protruding from one of the front side and the back side of the main body is formed on the other side of the back side. 12. The envelope according to claim 1, wherein the first to sixth cut lines are cut perforations.