JP2011116419A - Packaging device for storage-type water heater - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a packaging device for a storage-type water heater, which is so configured as to enable checking, on receipt of product in physical distribution, if there are any defects, such as dents, on a product packed in the packing device, and also to reduce damage to a packaging material when it is being handled in physical distribution. <P>SOLUTION: The packaging device for a storage-type water heater includes: a package top cover 15 for covering the top surface of the product 1; a package fixing stand 12 fitted and fixed to the bottom of the product 1; packaging supports 20 for supporting the package top cover 15 and the package fixing stand 12 at the corners of the product 1; a first side protection cover 17 for covering the sides of the product 1 from one side; and a second side protection cover 21 for covering the sides of the product 1 from the other side. The packaging device for a storage-type water heater is characterized in that the first side protection cover 17 and the second side protection cover 21 are so constituted as to overlap each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to packaging of a hot water storage tank unit in an electric water heater, a heat pump water heater or the like.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration diagram of the packaging of a conventional hot water storage type water heater. 7, the base protection 16 that protects the overhanging portion 10 between the overhanging portion 10 of the product 1 and the packaging fixing base 12 and the left and right side surfaces adjacent to the side surface of the product 1 in which the base protection 16 is disposed are included. A side protection cover 17 that integrally protects the surface and above is provided, and the side protection cover 17 is provided with an engagement piece 17A that engages with the packaging fixing base 12 so as not to fall off from the packaging fixing base 12 during the packing operation. Yes.

  This prevents damage when the product is transported and when the product is dropped, and streamlines packing and unpacking operations, and enables the material to be recovered and recycled by converting the material into cardboard (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-51153 A

  However, in the conventional hot water storage type hot water heater, since the side protection cover 17 is fixed only in one lateral transverse band 19 in the lateral direction, packaging is performed at both ends of the side protection cover 17 as shown in FIG. A portion that is not fixed by the horizontal band 19 (for example, the lower side close to the packaging fixing base 12 in FIG. 8) opens outward from the product 1 and may protrude outward from the packaging fixing base 12. (Shaded portion in FIG. 8).

  Further, since the material of the side protective cover 17 is cardboard, the end face of the side protective cover 17 may be noticeably opened with respect to the product 1 by absorbing moisture during the high rainy season or rainy weather. Normally in a distribution warehouse, the packed products are transported by lifts, etc., and placed in close contact with each other, or placed with another product on top of the product until shipment. Temporarily stored.

  At this time, when both ends of the side protection cover 17 open outward with respect to the product 1 and project outside the fixing base 12 for packaging, when the products are brought into close contact with each other by the lift, There was a problem that the opening part interfered, leading to tearing and breakage.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and reduces packaging material damage during distribution handling, and packaging of a hot water storage water heater configured to check defects such as product dents when receiving goods in distribution An object is to provide an apparatus.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, a packaging apparatus for a hot water storage hot water supply apparatus according to the present invention includes a packaging top cover that covers an upper surface of a product, a packaging fixing base that is attached and fixed to a bottom portion of the product, At the corner, a packaging support that supports the packaging top cover and the packaging fixing base, a first side protective cover that covers from one side of the side of the product, and a first that covers from the other side of the side of the product Two side protective covers, wherein the first side protective cover and the second side protective cover are configured to overlap with each other. And can be prevented from projecting outside the fixing base for packaging.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while reducing the packaging material damage at the time of physical distribution cargo handling, the packing apparatus of the hot water storage type hot water heater of the structure which can confirm defects, such as a product dent, at the time of physical distribution receipt can be provided.

Configuration diagram of packing of hot water storage type water heater in Embodiment 1 Detailed cross-sectional view of the U-shaped processed part of the rear protective cover Detailed cross-sectional view of part D in FIG. Configuration diagram of packing of hot water storage type water heater in Embodiment 2 Detailed cross-sectional view of part E in FIG. Part F detailed sectional view of FIG. Configuration diagram of conventional hot water storage-type water heater packaging State diagram of the side protection cover opened to the outside in the packaging of a conventional hot water storage type hot water heater

  The first invention includes a packaging top cover that covers the top surface of the product, a packaging fixing base that is attached and fixed to the bottom of the product, and the packaging top cover and the packaging fixing base that are provided at the corners of the product. A first support member for covering the product, a first side protection cover covering from one side of the side surface of the product, and a second side protection cover covering the other side of the side surface of the product. And the second side surface protection cover are configured to overlap with each other, wherein the side surface protection cover opens to the outside of the product and outside the packaging fixing base. Can be prevented from overhanging.

  2nd invention is equipped with the horizontal band for packaging which winds the circumference | surroundings of the product surrounded by the packaging support | pillar in the horizontal direction, and fixes a 1st side surface protection cover and a 2nd side surface protection cover, Said 1st side surface The protective cover and the second side surface protective cover overlap each other at a part of the mating portion, and at least a portion where the overlap portion is not formed is configured to arrange the packaging horizontal band. Thus, it is possible to prevent the side surface protection cover from opening outward with respect to the product and projecting outward from the packaging fixing base.

  3rd invention is the structure which does not expose the edge part of the said substantially U-shaped folding | turning part by folding up the end surface of the overlap of a 1st side surface protection cover and / or a 2nd side surface protection cover in a substantially U shape. In addition to improving the strength of the corrugated cardboard end face, the side protection cover can be more reliably restrained from opening outward than the product and projecting outward from the packaging fixing base. Can do.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the end face of the overlap of one side protective cover is folded back into a substantially U-shape, a slit is provided in the substantially U-shaped folded-back section, and a protrusion is provided on the other protective cover end face. The projection part is inserted into the slit part, and the side protection cover is more reliably restrained from opening outward with respect to the product and projecting outward from the packaging fixing base. can do.

  The fifth invention is characterized in that an opening hole is provided in the first side surface protection cover and the second side surface protection cover, and when there is a defect such as a dent in the product, the state at the time of receiving the physical distribution Can reduce the possibility that a product with poor dents will flow out to consumers.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the packaging of a hot water storage type hot water heater in the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 1, a packaging top cover 15 covering the upper surface of the product 1, a packaging fixing base 12 attached and fixed to the bottom of the product 1, and a packaging top cover 15 and a packaging fixing base at the corner of the product 1. 12, a first side protection cover 17 covering from one side of the product 1, a second side protection cover 21 covering from the other side of the product 1, and a packaging ceiling A first side protection cover 17 is formed by laterally wrapping the periphery of the product 1 surrounded by a ring-shaped packaging vertical band 18 and a packaging support 20 by sandwiching and fixing the cover 15 and the packaging fixing base 12 in the vertical direction. And a horizontal weft band 19 for fixing the second side protective cover 21 and the first side protective cover 17 and the second side protective cover 21 are configured to overlap.

  A confirmation hole 22A (same for the opposite surface side) is provided in the side surface portion of the side surface protection cover 17 which is the first side surface protection cover. From the confirmation hole 22A, the appearance of the product can be confirmed visually or by a tentacle when receiving goods in logistics.

  When the packaged product 1 is dropped during logistics transportation, in the hot water storage type water heater having the overhanging portion 10 (see FIG. 7), stress is applied to the tip of the overhanging portion 10 and the exterior material is subjected to dents / wrinkles. Such appearance defects often occur.

  Therefore, it is effective to provide the confirmation hole 22A in the vicinity of the distal end portion of the overhanging portion 10 in the packing side surface portion. Similarly, in FIG. 1, the rear protective cover 21 which is the second side protective cover is provided with a confirmation hole 22 </ b> B in a portion where appearance defects are likely to occur, as in the case of the side protective cover 17.

  In addition, in the packing material, in the vicinity of the confirmation holes 22A and 22B, the contents of “Prompt to check the appearance of the product with the visual / tentacles when receiving the goods” are printed to alert the operator. It is also effective to perform the method together.

  In FIG. 1, the side surface protection cover 17 and the rear surface protection cover 21 are packed in a case where an overlap portion is provided at a part of the mating portion of the side surface protection cover 17 (here, about 80% below the side surface protection cover 17). Show.

  The overlap portion of the side surface protection cover 17 has a flap-shaped configuration so that a crease line can be provided in the vertical direction and bent on the product 1 side. On the other hand, the overlap portion of the rear protective cover 21 is provided with a folded portion in a U-shape.

  Further, the tip of the folded portion (described as C portion) is configured to be folded in a U shape as shown in FIG. By bending it into a U-shape, the cardboard cut surface is prevented from being exposed and the strength is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the overlap portion (described as B portion) has a side portion of the side protection cover 17 that has a flap-shaped portion that is tilted toward the product 1, and the tip of the rear surface protection cover 21 is processed into a U shape. It is configured to be pressed down at the folded portion. Then, the overlap portion is fixed by the packaging horizontal band 19.

In this way, in the case of the configuration as shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to avoid exposure of the corrugated cardboard cutting surface that is easily caught, thereby reducing the possibility that the corrugated cardboard end surface will be caught by interfering with other products when handling logistics. And damage to the packaging material can be reduced.

  In FIG. 1, a portion that does not form an overlap portion (here, a portion about 20% above the side protective cover 17) is opened to the outside with respect to the product 1 by being fixed with a horizontal packaging band 19, and fixed for packaging. It is possible to suppress overhanging outside the table.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the overlapping portion of the mating portion of the side surface protective cover 17 and the rear surface protective cover 21 particularly adopts a configuration in which the end surface portion of the corrugated cardboard cutting portion is folded back in a U-shape. This makes it possible to avoid exposing corrugated cardboard cut surfaces that are easily caught, reducing the possibility of cardboard end surfaces becoming jammed by interfering with other products when handling logistics. Can be reduced.

  In addition, by providing a confirmation hole, it is possible to easily check the appearance of the product, so that if there is a defect such as a dent in the product, the condition can be found at the time of receiving the goods and delivered to the consumer. It is possible to reduce the possibility that a defective product will flow out.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of the packaging of the hot water storage type hot water heater in the present embodiment. 1 differs from the packaging configuration of the hot water storage water heater in (Embodiment 1) in FIG. 1 in that a slit is provided in the U-shaped folded portion of the rear surface protection cover 21 as shown in FIG. A protrusion for inserting the protective cover 17 into the slit is provided in the overlap forming portion.

  The engagement state between the slit and the protrusion is, for example, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 4 and the cross-sectional view of FIG. 6, and a hook portion is provided at the tip of the protrusion to make it difficult to come off the slit.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the (Embodiment 1), by adopting a meshing configuration with slits and protrusions in the overlap portion of the side surface protection cover 17 and the rear surface protection cover, Furthermore, it is possible to avoid exposing corrugated cardboard surfaces that are easily caught, so that the possibility of cardboard end surfaces being caught by handling with other products during logistics handling can be reduced, and packaging material damage can be reduced. Can do.

  In addition, by providing a confirmation hole, it is possible to easily check the appearance of the product, so that if there is a defect such as a dent in the product, the condition can be found at the time of receiving the goods and delivered to the consumer. It is possible to reduce the possibility that a defective product will flow out.

  As described above, the present invention is not limited to the hot water storage type water heater, but can be used in a rectangular parallelepiped heavy article such as a refrigerator.

1 Product 12 Packaging Stand 15 Packaging Top Cover 17 Side Protection Cover 19 Packaging Horizontal Band 20 Packaging Post 21 Back Protection Cover 22A Confirmation Hole (Side Protection Cover)
22B Confirmation hole (rear protection cover)

Claims (5)

A packaging top cover for covering the upper surface of the product; a packaging fixing base fixed to the bottom of the product; and a packaging support for supporting the packaging top cover and the packaging fixing base at a corner of the product; A first side protection cover covering from one side of the side of the product, and a second side protection cover covering from the other side of the side of the product, the first side protection cover and the second side A packaging apparatus for a hot water storage type hot water heater, characterized in that the protective cover overlaps with the protective cover. A horizontal band for packaging is provided for fixing the first side protection cover and the second side protection cover by winding the periphery of the product surrounded by the packaging support in the lateral direction, and the first side protection cover and the second side protection cover are provided. 2. The hot water storage device according to claim 1, wherein the side surface protection cover is configured to overlap at a part of the mating portion and to arrange the packaging horizontal band at least at a portion where the overlap portion is not formed. Packing device for water heater. The overlap end surface of the first side surface protection cover and / or the second side surface protection cover is folded back into a substantially U shape so that the end portion of the substantially U shape folded portion is not exposed. The packing apparatus of the hot water storage type water heater according to claim 1 or 2. The end face of the overlap of one side protective cover is folded back into a substantially U shape, a slit is provided in the substantially U-shaped folded part, a protrusion is provided on the other protective cover end face, and the slit part is The packing apparatus for a hot water storage type hot water supply apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the protrusion is inserted. The packing apparatus for a hot water storage type hot water heater according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an opening hole is provided in the first side surface protection cover and the second side surface protection cover.