JPH0331741Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Field of industrial application] The present invention relates to a packaging container for strawberries, and the packaging container has a number of recesses in which the strawberries can be stored in a safe position lying sideways along the sloped surface of the packaging container. At the same time, the bottoms of these recesses are provided with ribs in the vertical direction to create a space between the packaging container and the strawberries, and the edges of each recess are placed on both sides of the periphery so that the strawberries can be inserted into the strawberries by inserting your fingers into them. It has a depression formed so that the flank of the body can be pressed from both sides.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, packaging containers are known in which a large number of recesses are formed in a container main body made of a synthetic resin sheet to accommodate individual articles so that the individual articles contained therein do not come into contact with each other and are damaged. ing. For example, in 1977
-The packaging container described in Publication No. 1533 distinguishes the main body of the container into a container side and a lid side through a hinge part, and the container side and lid side correspond to the external shape of the fruit, etc. to be stored. A large number of recesses are formed in symmetrical positions, and ventilation holes for air intake are provided at the outer edge of the container main body at the periphery of these recesses, and air circulation and reinforcement of the container main body are provided between the large number of recesses. It is equipped with a dividing strip that also serves as a

In this packaging container, the lower half of the object is accommodated in a recess on the vessel side of the main body of the container, and the upper half of the object is folded in from the hinge to cover the recess on the lid side of the main body of the container. It is to be housed in a location. Therefore, when the strawberries are stored in or taken out of the packaging container, they are easily crushed or deformed and damaged.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] As mentioned above, in the packaging container described in the above publication, in order to make the shape of the recess in the main body of the container correspond to the outer shape of the strawberries, which are the contents to be stored, in a horizontal position, One of the curved slopes at the bottom of the recess has a larger rising angle than the other curved slope, and the lower and upper halves of the strawberries are placed sideways in the recesses on the container side and the lid side, respectively. Even if the entire body is accommodated, there are only ventilation holes for air intake and a partition band for air intake and reinforcement around the periphery of the recess on the side of the vessel.
Since there is no suitable means for inserting a finger in an appropriate position, the strawberry must be picked by placing the finger on the upper half of the strawberry exposed on the main body of the container.
At that time, the exposed upper half of the strawberry is the part that is difficult to put your fingers on, and it is difficult to grasp the strawberry, making it difficult to remove it, especially when the strawberry is stored in a recess. is difficult to remove. Moreover, the strawberries cannot be taken out without applying excessive force, which tends to damage the strawberries.

Furthermore, when storing strawberries in a recess, there is no suitable means for inserting fingers around the periphery of the recess, so the hand and fingers that are being held must be removed from the strawberries before the strawberries are seated on the bottom of the recess. However, especially when the size of the inside of the recess is almost the same as the size of the strawberries, the strawberries must be pushed from above to fit into the recess, which makes it difficult to accommodate the strawberries and presses the strawberries. As a result, they may be damaged by their fingers or by rubbing against the inner surface of the side wall of the recess.

The present invention was made in view of the above points, and it is possible to easily store and take out the strawberries, which are individually stored as a whole in the recess of the container main body, into the recess. To provide a packaging container that does not damage the strawberries during handling such as storing and taking them out, and provides a space between the strawberries stored in the recess and the recess to improve ventilation, and is especially suitable for high-grade strawberries. The purpose is to

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention has a container main body made of sheet material, which has a recess deep enough to accommodate one whole strawberry laid on its side. A curved inclined surface is formed on one side of the bottom of the recess, which approximately matches the oval shape of the upper half of the strawberry, and on the other side of the bottom, a curved slope is formed that roughly matches the oval shape of the upper half of the strawberry. The other curved inclined surface that approximately matches the oval shape of the half part is formed, a rib is formed in the vertical direction at the bottom of the recess, and a recess for inserting a finger is provided at both peripheral edges of the recess. This is a strawberry packaging container that is characterized by:

[Function] The strawberry packaging container of the present invention has recesses for inserting fingers at both sides of the periphery of the recess.
When a strawberry is taken in and taken out of the recess, the fingers inserted through the recess are used to reliably grasp both sides of the strawberry, and the strawberry is taken in and taken out of the recess without damaging the skin and pulp from beginning to end.

Note that the recess for inserting fingers also serves as an air flow path for the strawberries accommodated in the recess.

[Examples] Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained with examples based on the drawings.

In Figures 1 to 3, 1 is a packaging container with a rectangular outer shape made of a thin synthetic resin sheet material, and is manufactured by injection molding or vacuum forming.
A bent piece 3 is integrally formed perpendicularly to the periphery of the container main body 2, and a large number of recesses 5 are formed in parallel vertically and horizontally on the upper surface 4 of the container main body 2, and the entire strawberry for one strawberry is stored horizontally. The recess 5 is formed integrally with a bulge, and recesses 6 for inserting fingers are formed on both sides of the peripheral edge of the recess 5. The sheet material may be made of aluminum foil, cardboard, paper pipe, or the like.

The recess 5 has a depth sufficient to accommodate one whole strawberry laid on its side, and its shape is similar to the outer shape of two strawberries when viewed from the top so that the strawberry laid on its side fits into it. The bottom part 7 has one curved inclined surface 8a having a larger curve angle than the other curved inclined surface 8b in accordance with the outer surface shape of the so-called elliptical bottom part of the strawberry which is fallen on its side. Therefore, the strawberries 20 stored in the recess 5 fit into the recess 5 in a sideways state, and are safe because they do not move significantly within the recess 5 even if vibrations or shocks are applied to the container. It will be accommodated.

This recess 5 is integrally formed with a rib 9 which reinforces its wall surface, prevents the recess 5 from deforming, and improves air circulation. The ribs 9 reduce the contact area between the inner wall surface of the recess 5 and the strawberries, and prevent the strawberries from getting damaged due to soaking in drips that ooze from the surface of the strawberries due to contact between the surface of the strawberries and the container. It also plays a role in preventing harmful effects.

The recesses 6 for inserting fingers are located at the peripheral edge of one recess 5 of the container main body 2, facing each other at positions on both sides of one curved slope surface 8a and the other curved slope surface 8b of the recess 5 having different angles. Two pieces are arranged, and the width and depth are relatively large enough to allow fingers to be inserted. The position where this depression 6 for finger insertion is provided corresponds to both sides of the strawberry that is stored sideways in the depression 5, and by inserting the finger into this depression 6, the strawberry in the depression 5 is inserted on both sides. It can be picked out by pinching its sides, and it can also be stored in the opposite direction.

Note that both flanks of a strawberry have almost the same hardness as the skin and pulp of the strawberry are soft and require careful handling. This is the optimal location that will not cause any damage to the body.

4 and 5 show a strawberry packaging container according to another embodiment of the present invention, except that the shape of the recess 5 is approximately rectangular when viewed from above. The structure is exactly the same as the embodiment shown in FIG. In this way, the shape of the recess 5 when viewed from the plane can be appropriately determined depending on the type of strawberries to be stored.

Next, a method of packaging strawberries using the above-mentioned packaging container will be explained. FIG. 6 is a vertical side view showing an embodiment of the packaged state, in which a cushioning material 11 is spread on the bottom of a packaging box 10 made of cardboard or the like, and strawberries 20 are placed sideways in all the recesses 5 on top of the cushioning material 11. The packaging container 1 that has been accommodated is placed thereon, and a buffer sheet 12 made of a soft foamed resin sheet, cardboard, cardboard, or the like is placed thereon. The packaging containers 1 containing the strawberries 20 in the recesses 5 in this manner are stacked in multiple stages up to the height of the lid 13 of the packaging box 10 while being covered with a buffer sheet 12.

[Effects of the invention] As described above, according to the strawberry packaging container of the present invention, the main body of the container made of sheet material has a recess that is deep enough to accommodate one whole strawberry laid on its side. are arranged vertically and horizontally, and on one side of the bottom of the recess is formed a curved inclined surface that approximately matches the oval shape of the upper half of the strawberry, and on the other side of the bottom of the recess The other curved inclined surface that approximately matches the oval shape of the lower half of the strawberry is formed, ribs are formed in the vertical direction at the bottom of the recess, and recesses for inserting fingers are provided on both sides of the periphery of the recess. By arranging all the strawberries in the same direction, you can easily and quickly take them in and out of the recess. Moreover, you can hold both sides of the strawberries with your fingertips and insert your fingers into the recess. Strawberries can be put in and taken out of the recess, preventing them from being damaged by fingertips or the recess.By creating a space between each strawberry and the main body of the container for ventilation, strawberries can be prevented from spoiling, and the container can be stored without a lid. The main body can be stacked in multiple layers, making it especially suitable as a packaging container for storing high-grade strawberries.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a plan view with a part omitted of a packaging container according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view with a part omitted as well, Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a part, and Fig. 4 is a book of the packaging container. A partially omitted plan view of a packaging container according to another embodiment of the invention, FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged sectional view, and FIG.
The figure is an explanatory diagram of the state in which strawberries are packaged using the packaging container of the present invention. 1~Packaging container, 2~Container main body, 5~Recess, 6~
Recess, 7 - bottom of the recess, 8a - one curved slope of the bottom of the recess, 8b - the other curved slope of the bottom of the recess.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A large number of recesses 5 having a depth sufficient to accommodate one whole strawberry laid on its side are formed in a container main body 2 made of sheet material, arranged vertically and horizontally, and a bottom 7 of the recesses 5 is formed. One side of the bottom 7 is formed with one curved inclined surface 8a that approximately matches the oval shape of the upper half of the strawberry, and the other side of the bottom 7 is formed with another curved inclined surface 8b that approximately matches the oval shape of the lower half of the strawberry. A strawberry packaging characterized in that a rib 9 is formed in the bottom 7 of the recess 5 in the vertical direction, and a recess 6 for inserting a finger is provided on both sides of the periphery of the recess 5. container.