CN101253105A - Hanger secondary packaging for disposable absorbent articles - Google Patents

Abstract

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本发明公开了包含一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装(3110、3120、3130、3140)的次级包装(3000)。所述次级包装能够悬挂在支撑构件上并具有基本包围初级包装的薄膜包装(3300)。所述薄膜包装具有适于支撑构件插入的开口(3500)，该支撑构件用于悬挂所述包装。

The present invention discloses a secondary package (3000) comprising a plurality of primary packages (3110, 3120, 3130, 3140) of disposable absorbent articles. The secondary packaging is suspendable from the support member and has a film wrap (3300) substantially surrounding the primary packaging. The film package has an opening (3500) adapted for insertion of a support member for hanging the package.

Description

Translated fromChinese

一次性吸收制品的悬挂式次级包装Hanger secondary packaging for disposable absorbent articles

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及包含一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装的次级包装。更具体地讲，本发明涉及能够悬挂在支撑构件上并且包含一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装的次级包装。The present invention relates to a secondary package comprising a plurality of primary packages of disposable absorbent articles. More particularly, the present invention relates to secondary packaging capable of being suspended from a support member and containing a plurality of primary packagings of disposable absorbent articles.

发明背景Background of the invention

在世界很多地方，消费者会在具有较小零售空间的零售店里购买他们的消费品。这些较小的零售店有时也被称为“高频店”。在这些店里，通常需要消费者站在结款台前远距离挑选自己需要的消费品，而不能实际触及这些产品。为了方便这种购物方式，许多消费品必须被包装成相当大的尺寸，以便消费者能够视觉识别它们。具有讽刺意味的是，为了视觉识别而需要相当大的产品尺寸会在这些本来就已经很狭窄的高频店内占用太多的零售空间，从而产生冲突。使问题更糟的是，消费品通常要以随纸板盒包装的形式运送到零售商那里，这些纸板盒之后会被解构和丢弃。因此，这些纸板盒通常又造成额外的临时存储问题。最后一点，高频店内的实际架上存储空间明显受到限制。为了补偿有限量的架上存储空间，现有技术进行了一些尝试来试图在向外延伸的钉上悬挂这些消费品(这些钉非常类似于美国流行的展示挂钉)。在一个已知的实施方案中，在消费品的包装内制作一个孔洞，然后将钉插入以便悬挂。只要消费品不是太重，所述孔洞-钉构型是结构上可行的。然而，一些消费品实际上很重，例如一次性吸收制品。因此，悬挂一次性吸收制品的所述先前尝试只限于悬挂不大于次级包装的单独初级包装。虽然悬挂一次性吸收制品的单独初级包装可消除实际存储架的必要，但从钉-壁展示向外延伸的存储经常在商店内形成过大的障碍或者甚至造成结构失效。此外，在初级包装材料的主表面平面内产生孔洞通常致使载荷容量较低。In many parts of the world, consumers purchase their consumer goods in retail stores with smaller retail spaces. These smaller retail stores are also sometimes referred to as "high frequency stores". In these stores, consumers are usually required to stand in front of the checkout counter to select the consumer products they need from a distance, without actually touching these products. To facilitate this style of shopping, many consumer products must be packaged in a sizeable size so that consumers can visually identify them. Ironically, the need for sizable product sizes for the sake of visual identity creates conflict by taking up too much retail space in these already narrow, high-frequency stores. To make matters worse, consumer goods are often shipped to retailers in cardboard boxes that are then deconstructed and discarded. Therefore, these cartons often create additional temporary storage problems. Finally, the actual on-shelf storage space in HF stores is significantly limited. To compensate for the limited amount of shelf storage space, some prior art attempts have attempted to hang these consumer products on outwardly extending pegs (these pegs are very similar to display pegs popular in the United States). In one known embodiment, a hole is made in the packaging of the consumer product and a peg is inserted for hanging. The hole-pin configuration is structurally feasible as long as the consumer product is not too heavy. However, some consumer products are actually heavy, such as disposable absorbent articles. Thus, said previous attempts to hang disposable absorbent articles have been limited to hanging individual primary packages no larger than the secondary package. While hanging individual primary packages of disposable absorbent articles can eliminate the need for actual storage racks, storage extending outward from a peg-wall display often creates an overly large obstruction or even structural failure within the store. Furthermore, the creation of holes in the plane of the main surfaces of the primary packaging material generally results in a lower load capacity.

因此，需要一种用于有效和可视地存储一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装的次级包装构型。此外，还需要一种用于有效和可视地存储一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装的次级包装构型，该构型使得能够更好地使用现有包装材料，改善从一定距离对产品的识别，改善悬挂结构完整性，并且改善单独初级包装向消费者的总体分配。Accordingly, there is a need for a secondary packaging configuration for efficiently and visually storing multiple primary packages of disposable absorbent articles. In addition, there is a need for a secondary packaging configuration for efficiently and visually storing multiple primary packages of disposable absorbent articles that enables better use of existing packaging materials, improves access to products from a distance identification, improved suspension structural integrity, and improved overall distribution of individual primary packages to consumers.

发明内容Contents of the invention

一种容纳一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装的次级包装。次级包装能够悬挂在支撑构件上。次级包装包括一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装。次级包装也包括基本上包围初级包装的薄膜包装。薄膜包装具有适于支撑构件插入的开口，支撑构件用于悬挂次级包装。次级包装也可包括为悬挂初级包装提供额外结构刚性的套筒。次级包装也可包括适于在撕开时提供分配孔口的第一穿孔。分配孔口具有足够尺寸，以允许从次级包装移除一次性吸收制品的初级包装。次级包装也可包括邻近第一穿孔的第一孔洞以提供用于撕开穿孔的端点，从而控制所得的分配孔口的尺寸。次级包装也可包括适于提供第一结区和第二结区的第二穿孔，节区能够被系成一种适于随后形成开口的结。开口适于支撑构件插入以便能够在其上悬挂次级包装。次级包装也可包括邻近第二穿孔的第二孔洞以提供用于撕开第二穿孔的端点，从而控制所得的第一结区和第二结区的长度。A secondary package containing a plurality of primary packages of disposable absorbent articles. The secondary packaging can be suspended from the support member. The secondary packaging includes multiple primary packaging of disposable absorbent articles. Secondary packaging also includes film packaging substantially surrounding the primary packaging. The film package has an opening adapted for insertion of a support member for hanging the secondary package. The secondary packaging may also include sleeves to provide additional structural rigidity for hanging the primary packaging. The secondary package may also comprise a first perforation adapted to provide a dispensing orifice when torn. The dispensing orifice is of sufficient size to allow removal of the primary package of disposable absorbent articles from the secondary package. The secondary package may also include a first hole adjacent to the first perforation to provide an endpoint for tearing the perforation, thereby controlling the size of the resulting dispensing orifice. The secondary packaging may also include a second perforation adapted to provide a first knot region and a second knot region capable of being tied in a knot suitable for subsequently forming the opening. The opening is adapted for insertion of the support member so as to be able to hang the secondary packaging thereon. The secondary packaging may also include a second hole adjacent to the second perforation to provide an endpoint for tearing the second perforation, thereby controlling the resulting length of the first and second knot regions.

作为另外一种选择，次级包装可包括预成形的开口。此开口可由第一峰表面和第二峰表面的相对定位来形成。Alternatively, the secondary packaging may include pre-formed openings. This opening may be formed by the relative positioning of the first peak surface and the second peak surface.

作为另外一种选择，可将柄部连接到薄膜包装的顶部。柄部可包括连接部件和抓握部分。连接部件可固定到所述薄膜包装的顶部上。抓握部分可提供悬挂和携带两种功能。Alternatively, a handle may be attached to the top of the film pack. The handle may include a connecting member and a gripping portion. A connection part may be secured to the top of said film pack. The grip part can provide both hanging and carrying functions.

适于悬挂所述包装的支撑构件插入的开口可具有至少2.54cm的宽度。开口的宽度尺寸可优选大于所述产品宽度尺寸的10％，更优选大于50％，并且最优选大于90％。The opening into which the support member adapted to hang the package is inserted may have a width of at least 2.54 cm. The width dimension of the opening may preferably be greater than 10%, more preferably greater than 50%, and most preferably greater than 90% of the product width dimension.

一次性吸收制品可以为一次性尿布。尿布可以为裤式。The disposable absorbent article can be a disposable diaper. The diaper may be of the pant type.

附图说明Description of drawings

图1显示本发明的第一实施方案的透视图，其中一次性吸收制品的次级包装悬挂在支撑构件上；Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a secondary package of disposable absorbent articles is suspended from a support member;

图2显示图1的次级包装的示意左侧正视图；Figure 2 shows a schematic left side elevational view of the secondary package of Figure 1;

图3a显示图2的次级包装的透视图，其中第一结区和第二结区沿着穿孔分开；Figure 3a shows a perspective view of the secondary packaging of Figure 2, wherein the first junction area and the second junction area are separated along a perforation;

图3b显示图3a的次级包装的透视图，其中第一结区和第二结区被系成结，从而形成开口；Figure 3b shows a perspective view of the secondary packaging of Figure 3a, wherein the first knot region and the second knot region are tied in a knot, thereby forming an opening;

图3c显示图3b的次级包装前正视图，其中支撑构件插入到开口中，从而悬挂支撑次级包装；Figure 3c shows a front elevational view of the secondary package of Figure 3b, wherein the support member is inserted into the opening, thereby suspending the secondary package;

图4a显示图3b的次级包装的前正视图，其中分配孔口沿着穿孔撕成；Figure 4a shows a front elevational view of the secondary package of Figure 3b with the dispensing orifice torn along the perforation;

图4b显示图4a的次级包装的前正视图，其中一次性吸收制品的初级包装通过分配孔口移除；Figure 4b shows a front elevational view of the secondary package of Figure 4a, with the primary package of disposable absorbent articles removed through the dispensing orifice;

图5显示一个示例性套筒，所述套筒可用于在次级包装内提供一次性吸收制品的初级包装的结构支撑；Figure 5 shows an exemplary sleeve that may be used to provide structural support for the primary packaging of disposable absorbent articles within the secondary packaging;

图6显示本发明的第二实施方案的透视图，其中用于插入支撑构件的开口已预成形；Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the opening for inserting the support member has been preformed;

图7显示图6的次级包装的前正视图；并且Figure 7 shows a front elevational view of the secondary packaging of Figure 6; and

图8显示本发明的第三实施方案的示意透视图，其中柄部可连接到从薄膜包装中重叠形成的突出部。Figure 8 shows a schematic perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention wherein the handle is connectable to a tab formed overlappingly from the film packaging.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

以下提供本文所用术语的不同定义：Various definitions of the terms used in this article are provided below:

如本文所用，术语“吸收制品”是指吸收和容纳身体渗出物的装置，更具体地讲是指紧贴或靠近穿着者身体放置以吸收和容纳由身体排出的各种渗出物的装置，例如：失禁贴身短内裤、失禁内衣、吸收插件、尿布固定器和衬里、妇女卫生内衣等等。吸收制品可包括具有衣服表面和身体表面的吸收芯、邻近吸收芯的身体表面设置的液体可透过的顶片、以及邻近吸收芯的衣服表面设置的液体不可透过的底片。As used herein, the term "absorbent article" refers to devices that absorb and contain body exudates, and more specifically, devices that are placed against or near the wearer's body to absorb and contain various exudates discharged from the body , such as: incontinence briefs, incontinence underwear, absorbent inserts, diaper retainers and liners, feminine hygiene underwear and more. Absorbent articles may comprise an absorbent core having a garment surface and a body surface, a liquid-permeable topsheet disposed adjacent the body surface of the absorbent core, and a liquid-impermeable backsheet disposed adjacent the garment surface of the absorbent core.

本文所用术语“一次性的”是指通常不打算洗涤或恢复或再次作为吸收制品使用的吸收制品(即，将它们在使用一次后丢弃，并且优选将其回收利用、堆肥处理或以其它环境相容的方式抛弃)。The term "disposable" as used herein refers to absorbent articles that are not generally intended to be laundered or restored or reused as absorbent articles (i.e., they are discarded after a single use and preferably recycled, composted or otherwise disposed of in an environmentally relevant manner). discarded in a tolerant manner).

本文所用术语“尿布”是指通常由婴儿和失禁者围绕下体穿着的吸收制品。The term "diaper" as used herein refers to an absorbent article typically worn by infants and incontinent persons around the lower torso.

本文所用术语“裤”是指具有腰部开口和两个腿部开口的一次性衣服，所述衣服是为婴儿或成人穿着者设计的。可通过将穿着者的腿伸入腿部开口并将裤提拉到穿着者下体附近的位置来将裤穿到使用者身上。裤可使用任何合适的方法来预成形，所述方法包括但不限于利用可重复扣紧和/或不可重复扣紧的粘合(例如，缝合、焊接、粘合剂、内聚粘合、扣件等)将制品的各部分粘接在一起。裤可在沿该制品圆周的任何地方预成形(例如，侧扣紧、前腰区扣紧)。尽管本文采用了术语“裤”，但所述裤通常也称作“闭合尿布”、“预紧固尿布”、“套穿尿布”、“训练裤”和“尿布裤”。适用的裤公开于1993年9月21日授予Hasse等人的美国专利5,246,433、1996年10月29日授予Buell等人的美国专利5,569,234、2000年9月19日授予Ashton的美国专利6,120,487、2000年9月19日授予Johnson等人的美国专利6,120,489、1990年7月10日授予Van Gompel等人的美国专利4,940,464、1992年3月3日授予Nomura等人的美国专利5,092,861、2002年6月13日提交的名称为“Highly Flexible And Low Deformation Fastening Device”的美国专利申请序列号10/171,249、1999年4月27日授予Kline等人的美国专利5,897,545和1999年9月28日授予Kline等人的美国专利5,957,908。The term "pant" as used herein refers to a disposable garment having a waist opening and two leg openings, the garment being designed for an infant or adult wearer. The pant may be donned to the user by inserting the wearer's legs into the leg openings and pulling the pant to a position near the wearer's lower torso. The pant may be preformed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, utilizing refastenable and/or non-refastenable bonds (e.g., seaming, welding, adhesives, cohesive bonding, buckle pieces, etc.) to bond parts of the product together. Pants can be preformed anywhere along the circumference of the article (eg, side fastening, front waist region fastening). Although the term "pants" is used herein, such pants are also commonly referred to as "closed diapers," "prefastened diapers," "pull-on diapers," "training pants," and "diaper pants." Suitable pants are disclosed in U.S. Patent 5,246,433 issued September 21, 1993 to Hasse et al; U.S. Patent 6,120,489 issued Sept. 19 to Johnson et al. U.S. Patent 4,940,464 issued Jul. 10, 1990 to Van Gompel et al. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/171,249 filed entitled "Highly Flexible And Low Deformation Fastening Device," U.S. Patent 5,897,545 issued April 27, 1999 to Kline et al., and U.S. Patent No. 5,897,545 issued September 28, 1999 to Kline et al. Patent 5,957,908.

术语“接合”包括这样一些构型，利用这些构型可通过将一个元件直接连接到另一个元件上从而使该元件直接固定到另一元件上；也包括这样一些构型，利用这些构型将一个元件连接到中间件上，然后再把中间件连接到其它元件上，从而使该元件间接固定到另一元件上。The term "joined" includes configurations by which an element can be directly secured to another element by directly connecting the element to another element and configurations by which the A component is indirectly secured to another component by connecting the component to the intermediate piece, which is then connected to the other component.

图1显示依照本发明制造的次级包装的第一示例性、非限制实施方案。更具体地讲，所示次级包装1000具有一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装1110、1120、1130、1140。此外，次级包装1000也显示包括套筒1270，所述套筒可位于至少一部分所述初级包装周围以提供结构完整性。最后，次级包装1000也可包括薄膜包装1200，其中所述薄膜包装用于基本上包围所述初级包装和所述套筒。所述薄膜包装1200可被成形为允许支撑构件1999穿入所述次级包装，从而提供悬挂支撑。所述薄膜包装1200可由任何适合的薄膜制成，包括但不限于具有50至60微米厚度的共混单膜。Figure 1 shows a first exemplary, non-limiting embodiment of a secondary package made in accordance with the present invention. More specifically, the illustratedsecondary package 1000 has a plurality ofprimary packages 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140 of disposable absorbent articles. Additionally,secondary packaging 1000 is also shown to include asleeve 1270 that may be positioned around at least a portion of the primary packaging to provide structural integrity. Finally, thesecondary packaging 1000 may also comprise afilm packaging 1200 for substantially surrounding the primary packaging and the sleeve. Thefilm package 1200 may be shaped to allow asupport member 1999 to penetrate the secondary package, thereby providing hanging support. Thefilm package 1200 may be made from any suitable film including, but not limited to, a blended monofilm having a thickness of 50 to 60 microns.

图2显示由图1的所述薄膜包装1200的示例非限制性示意图。更具体地讲，薄膜包装1200可由任何适用薄膜材料制成，这些薄膜材料具有足够强度，以在悬挂位置容纳一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装。如图所示，薄膜包装1200可被制成能通过产生底部密封1212和顶部密封1210来容纳多个初级包装(未示出)。底部密封为所述初级包装在下面提供垂直支撑，而顶部密封用于将所述初级包装封闭在所述次级包装内。可用任何适合方法形成密封，这些方法包括但不限于热封粘合或粘合剂。在该实施方案中还显示第一孔洞1230，第一孔洞1230可在所述薄膜包装内提供。在一个特别的实例中，所述第一孔洞可位于离所述次级包装正面距离“e”(例如约100mm)处，而离所述次级包装的底面高度“f”(例如约210mm)处。此外，所述第一孔洞1230可具有直径“x”(例如约7mm)。也可包括第二孔洞1240。所述第二孔洞可高于所述顶部密封1210，并且水平接近所述次级包装的中点。第二孔洞1240位于离所述包装的顶部距离“b”处(例如约180mm)。所述第二孔洞1240可具有直径“y”(例如约7mm)。第一穿孔1232和第二穿孔1242各自邻近所述第一孔洞和第二孔洞，从所述孔洞延伸到所述次级包装的边缘。所述穿孔的用途将在以后附图中阐明。第一结区1250和第二结区1252高于所述顶部密封1210，并且位于所述第二穿孔1242的每侧。在后续图中将要说明，可使用这些顶部结区围绕所述支撑构件(未示出)打结，以提供悬挂支撑。在一个具体实例中，总体包装可具有示例性高度“a”(例如约850mm)和示例性深度“c”(例如约230mm)。最后，可将角撑板1255结合到所述次级包装的侧面板中以向外扩展所述薄膜包装。FIG. 2 shows an exemplary, non-limiting schematic diagram of thefilm package 1200 from FIG. 1 . More specifically, thefilm package 1200 can be made from any suitable film material having sufficient strength to accommodate multiple primary packages of disposable absorbent articles in a hanging position. As shown,film package 1200 can be made to accommodate multiple primary packages (not shown) by creatingbottom seal 1212 andtop seal 1210 . The bottom seal provides vertical support for the primary package underneath, while the top seal serves to enclose the primary package within the secondary package. The seal may be formed by any suitable method including, but not limited to, heat seal bonding or adhesives. Also shown in this embodiment is afirst aperture 1230 which may be provided within the film packaging. In a particular example, the first hole may be located at a distance "e" (eg, about 100 mm) from the front of the secondary packaging and at a height "f" (eg, about 210 mm) from the bottom surface of the secondary packaging. place. Additionally, thefirst hole 1230 may have a diameter "x" (eg, about 7 mm). Asecond hole 1240 may also be included. The second aperture may be higher than thetop seal 1210 and horizontally near the midpoint of the secondary packaging. Thesecond aperture 1240 is located a distance "b" from the top of the package (eg, about 180mm). Thesecond hole 1240 may have a diameter "y" (eg, about 7 mm). Afirst perforation 1232 and asecond perforation 1242 are adjacent to the first hole and the second hole respectively, extending from the hole to the edge of the secondary packaging. The purpose of said perforations will be clarified in the following figures. Afirst junction region 1250 and asecond junction region 1252 are higher than thetop seal 1210 and are located on each side of the second throughhole 1242 . As will be explained in subsequent figures, these top knot regions may be used to tie knots around the support member (not shown) to provide hanging support. In one particular example, the overall package can have an exemplary height "a" (eg, about 850 mm) and an exemplary depth "c" (eg, about 230 mm). Finally,gussets 1255 may be incorporated into the side panels of the secondary package to expand the film package outward.

图3a显示图2的次级包装，其中第一结区1250和第二结区1252沿着所述第二穿孔1242分开。所述穿孔继续分开，直至达到所述第二孔洞1240(显示于图2中)。在图3a中还显示套筒1270，所述套筒可基本或部分地围绕一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装。图3b显示打结(例如成结)的第一结区1250和第二结区1252，以提供开口1253，用于以后支撑构件1199插入，如图3c所示。可从这一系列图中了解到，形成开口1253可无需额外材料或元件，因此能够提供次级包装1000的悬挂支撑。FIG. 3 a shows the secondary packaging of FIG. 2 , wherein thefirst junction region 1250 and thesecond junction region 1252 are separated along saidsecond perforation 1242 . The perforations continue to separate until reaching the second hole 1240 (shown in FIG. 2 ). Also shown in Figure 3a is asleeve 1270 which may substantially or partially surround a plurality of primary packages of disposable absorbent articles. Figure 3b shows thefirst knot region 1250 and thesecond knot region 1252 knotted (eg, knotted) to provide anopening 1253 for later insertion of the support member 1199, as shown in Figure 3c. As can be appreciated from this series of figures, no additional materials or components may be required to form opening 1253 , thus providing hanging support forsecondary package 1000 .

图4a描绘次级包装1000，其中显示穿孔1232打开，以便形成分配孔口1233。如图4b所示，当多个初级包装1110、1120、1130能够在次级包装1000中保持时，为了消费者单独购买，可将一次性吸收制品1140的第四个初级包装从所述次级包装通过分配孔口1233移除。以此方式，能够继续存储和悬挂其余的初级包装。FIG. 4 a depicts thesecondary package 1000 showing theperforation 1232 opened to form adispensing orifice 1233 . As shown in Figure 4b, when multipleprimary packages 1110, 1120, 1130 can be held in thesecondary package 1000, a fourth primary package of disposableabsorbent articles 1140 can be removed from the secondary package for individual purchase by the consumer. The package is removed through thedispensing orifice 1233 . In this way, the remaining primary packaging can continue to be stored and hung.

图5显示套筒1270的一个示例性、非限制性实施方案，所述套筒适于基本或部分地围绕一次性吸收制品的初级包装。在该具体实施方案中，显示了五个面板1272、1273、1274、1275、1276各自具有长度M、N、P、Q、R。在一个此类实施方案中，长度M为约200mm，长度N为约425mm，长度P为约200mm，长度Q为约425mm，而长度R为约50mm。在此实例中，可将这些面板包在所述初级包装周围，使得前面板1275能够从次级包装1000的前面突出。类似地，后面板1273可从次级包装1000的后面突出。类似地，顶面板1274可从次级包装1000的顶部突出。类似地，底面板1272可从次级包装1000的底部突出。最后，连接面板1276可连接到所述底面板1272上，以围绕所述初级包装的周边提供周边支撑。在该具体实例中，所有的面板基本上具有相同宽度“s”(例如约170mm)。套筒1270可由任何适合材料制成，这些材料包括但不限于卡纸板(例如，B形槽状材料)。Figure 5 shows an exemplary, non-limiting embodiment of asleeve 1270 adapted to substantially or partially surround the primary packaging of a disposable absorbent article. In this particular embodiment, fivepanels 1272, 1273, 1274, 1275, 1276 are shown each having lengths M, N, P, Q, R. In one such embodiment, length M is about 200 mm, length N is about 425 mm, length P is about 200 mm, length Q is about 425 mm, and length R is about 50 mm. In this example, the panels may be wrapped around the primary package such that thefront panel 1275 can protrude from the front of thesecondary package 1000 . Similarly,rear panel 1273 may protrude from the rear ofsecondary packaging 1000 . Similarly,top panel 1274 may protrude from the top ofsecondary package 1000 . Similarly,bottom panel 1272 may protrude from the bottom ofsecondary package 1000 . Finally, anattachment panel 1276 may be attached to thebottom panel 1272 to provide perimeter support around the perimeter of the primary package. In this particular example, all panels have substantially the same width "s" (eg about 170mm).Sleeve 1270 may be made of any suitable material including, but not limited to, cardboard (eg, B-shaped channel material).

图6显示依照本发明制造的第二示例性、非限制性实施方案。更具体地讲，所示次级包装2000包含一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装2110、2120、2130、2140。此外，所述次级包装2000也可包括套筒2270，所述套筒可基本或部分地围绕所述初级包装。此外，所述次级包装2000也可包括薄膜包装2200，所述薄膜包装可基本上围绕所述初级包装和所述套筒。此外，所述薄膜包装2200可预成形，以具有彼此相互定位的第一峰表面2222和第二峰表面2224，从而形成适于允许支撑构件2999插入的开口2226，来用于竖直存储次级包装2000。由图6内开口提供悬挂支撑的原理与图1中所用的那些原理基本上一样，然而在此具体实施例中，所述开口2226可预成形，因此不需要系结。图7显示图6的次级包装的前视图。在该图中，所述初级包装和第一峰表面2222可见。Figure 6 shows a second exemplary, non-limiting embodiment made in accordance with the present invention. More specifically, the illustratedsecondary package 2000 contains a plurality ofprimary packages 2110, 2120, 2130, 2140 of disposable absorbent articles. Additionally, thesecondary packaging 2000 may also include a sleeve 2270, which may substantially or partially surround the primary packaging. Additionally, thesecondary package 2000 may also include a film wrap 2200, which may substantially surround the primary package and the sleeve. Additionally, the film package 2200 may be pre-formed to have afirst peak surface 2222 and a second peak surface 2224 positioned relative to each other to form an opening 2226 adapted to allow insertion of a support member 2999 for vertical storage ofsecondary Pack 2000. The principles of suspension support provided by the openings in Figure 6 are essentially the same as those used in Figure 1, however in this particular embodiment the openings 2226 can be pre-shaped so no ties are required. FIG. 7 shows a front view of the secondary packaging of FIG. 6 . In this figure, the primary package and thefirst peak surface 2222 are visible.

图8显示依照本发明制造的第三示例性、非限制性实施方案。更具体地讲，次级包装3000可包括一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装3110、3120、3130、3140。此外，次级包装3000也可包括可被成形的薄膜包装3300，以基本上围绕所述初级包装，并且沿着其顶部表面形成突出部3301。所述薄膜包装也可包括穿孔3232，以提供与图4a所示非常相象的分配孔口。最后，次级包装3000也可包括柄部3405。所述柄部3405可包括第一柄部面板3410和第二柄部面板3420，两个柄部面板可通过连接部3430(例如粘合剂)一起连接到所述突出部3301上。此外，可包括抓握部分3440，这样即可以由支撑构件(未示出)插入到开口3441中来悬挂支撑所述次级包装，也易于购买者持拿所述包装。作为另外一种选择，可通过支撑构件插入由第一峰表面3302和第二峰表面3303形成的预成形开口3500达到悬挂支撑。Figure 8 shows a third exemplary, non-limiting embodiment made in accordance with the present invention. More specifically, thesecondary package 3000 may include a plurality ofprimary packages 3110, 3120, 3130, 3140 of disposable absorbent articles. Additionally, thesecondary package 3000 may also include afilm package 3300 that may be formed to substantially surround the primary package and form aprotrusion 3301 along its top surface. The film pack may also includeperforations 3232 to provide a dispensing orifice much like that shown in Figure 4a. Finally,secondary packaging 3000 may also include ahandle 3405 . Thehandle 3405 may include afirst handle panel 3410 and asecond handle panel 3420, and the two handle panels may be connected together to theprotrusion 3301 by aconnection 3430, such as an adhesive. In addition, agrip portion 3440 may be included so that the secondary package can be suspended and supported by a support member (not shown) inserted into theopening 3441, and the package can be easily held by the purchaser. Alternatively, suspension support may be achieved by insertion of a support member into apre-shaped opening 3500 formed by thefirst peak surface 3302 and thesecond peak surface 3303 .

在发明详述中引用的所有文献的相关部分均以引用方式并入本文中。任何文献的引用不可解释为是对其作为本发明的现有技术的认可。当本书面文献中术语的任何含义或定义与引入本文以供参考的文献中术语的任何含义或定义冲突时，将以赋予本书面文献中术语的含义或定义为准。All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the Invention are, in relevant part, incorporated herein by reference. The citation of any document is not to be construed as an admission that it is available as prior art to the present invention. To the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this written document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to the term in this written document will control.

尽管已用具体实施例来说明和描述了本发明，但对于本领域的技术人员显而易见的是，在不背离本发明的精神和保护范围的情况下可作出许多其他的变化和修改。因此，有意识地在附加的权利要求书中包括属于本发明范围内的所有这些变化和修改。While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

例如，虽然本文公开的次级包装实施方案包括一次性吸收制品包装的四个初级包装，但次级包装可适于容纳任何数量的多个初级包装。例如，可利用十二个至十八个包装，因为在运送给零售商的目前纸板盒内通常包装这些量。此外，本领域的技术人员应了解，随着包装数量的增加，总体重量将随之增加。同样，包含十二个中间尺寸一次性吸收制品的初级包装的次级包装可重约1.2kg；而十二个大尺寸一次性吸收制品的初级包装的次级包装可重约1.38kg，十二个超大尺寸一次性吸收制品初级包装的次级包装可重约1.59kg。对于每个不同重量，均需要合理选择薄膜包装，例如出于强度和厚度考虑。For example, although the secondary packaging embodiments disclosed herein include four primary packages for packaging of disposable absorbent articles, the secondary packaging may be adapted to accommodate any number of multiple primary packages. For example, packages of twelve to eighteen can be utilized, as these quantities are typically packaged in current carton boxes shipped to retailers. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that as the number of packages increases, the overall weight will increase accordingly. Likewise, a secondary package for a primary package of twelve medium-sized disposable absorbent articles may weigh approximately 1.2 kg; while a secondary package for a primary package of twelve large-sized disposable absorbent articles may weigh approximately 1.38 kg, twelve The secondary package of an oversized disposable absorbent article primary package may weigh about 1.59 kg. For each different weight, a judicious choice of film packaging is required, eg for strength and thickness.

例如，虽然本文描述了至少三种不同的实施方案，但本领域的技术人员应当了解，其它构型(其保持提供所需载荷性能所需的最小宽度“w”(见图1)以承受一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装重量)也是可能的。在一些实例中，所述宽度“w”应为至少2.54cm。在一些实例中，所述开口的宽度尺寸优选大于所述产品宽度尺寸的10％，更优选大于50％，并且最优选大于90％。For example, while at least three different embodiments are described herein, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other configurations (which maintain the minimum width "w" (see FIG. 1 ) required to provide the desired Multiple primary package weights of sexual absorbent articles) are also possible. In some examples, the width "w" should be at least 2.54 cm. In some examples, the width dimension of the opening is preferably greater than 10%, more preferably greater than 50%, and most preferably greater than 90% of the product width dimension.

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1.一种包含一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装(1110、1120、1130、1140)并且能够悬挂在支撑构件(1999)上的次级包装(1000)，其特征在于：1. A secondary package (1000) comprising a plurality of primary packages (1110, 1120, 1130, 1140) of disposable absorbent articles and capable of being suspended from a support member (1999), characterized in that:一次性吸收制品的多个初级包装(1110、1120、1130、1140)；a plurality of primary packages (1110, 1120, 1130, 1140) for disposable absorbent articles;薄膜包装(1200)，所述薄膜包装基本上围绕所述初级包装，所述薄膜包装具有适于插入用于悬挂所述包装的支撑构件(1999)的开口(1253)。A film package (1200) substantially surrounding said primary package, said film package having an opening (1253) adapted for insertion of a support member (1999) for hanging said package.2.如权利要求1所述的次级包装，其特征在于套筒(1270)，其中所述套筒提供额外的结构刚性来用于悬挂所述初级包装。2. The secondary packaging of claim 1, characterized by a sleeve (1270), wherein said sleeve provides additional structural rigidity for suspending said primary packaging.3.如权利要求1所述的次级包装，其特征在于适于在撕开时提供分配孔口(1233)的第一穿孔(1232)，所述分配孔口具有足够尺寸以允许从所述次级包装移除一次性吸收制品的初级包装。3. The secondary packaging according to claim 1, characterized by a first perforation (1232) adapted to provide a dispensing orifice (1233) when torn open, said dispensing orifice having sufficient dimensions to allow dispensing from said Secondary Packaging The primary packaging of the disposable absorbent article is removed.4.如权利要求3所述的次级包装，其特征在于邻近所述第一穿孔的第一孔洞(1230)以提供用于撕开所述穿孔的端点，从而控制所得的所述分配孔口的尺寸。4. The secondary packaging of claim 3, characterized in that a first hole (1230) adjacent to said first perforation provides an end point for tearing said perforation, thereby controlling the resulting dispensing orifice size of.5.如权利要求1所述的次级包装，其特征在于第二穿孔(1242)，所述第二穿孔适于提供能够被系成结来用于随后形成开口的第一结区和第二结区(1250、1252)，所述开口适于所述支撑构件插入，使得所述次级包装能够悬挂在其上。5. The secondary packaging of claim 1, characterized by a second perforation (1242) adapted to provide a first knot region and a second knot region that can be tied into a knot for subsequent opening formation. A knot region (1250, 1252), the opening adapted for insertion of the support member such that the secondary packaging can be hung thereon.6.如权利要求5所述的次级包装，其特征在于邻近所述第二穿孔的第二孔洞(1240)以提供用于撕开所述第二穿孔的端点，从而控制所得的所述第一结区和第二结区的长度。6. The secondary packaging of claim 5, characterized in that a second hole (1240) adjacent to said second perforation provides an endpoint for tearing said second perforation, thereby controlling the resulting second perforation. The length of the first junction area and the second junction area.7.如权利要求1所述的次级包装，其中所述开口(2226)被预成形。7. The secondary packaging of claim 1, wherein the opening (2226) is pre-formed.8.如权利要求7所述的次级包装，其中通过第一峰表面(2222)和第二峰表面(2224)的相对定位来形成所述预成形的开口。8. The secondary packaging of claim 7, wherein the preformed opening is formed by the relative positioning of the first peak surface (2222) and the second peak surface (2224).9.如权利要求1所述的次级包装，其中柄部(3405)连接到所述薄膜包装的顶部(3301)，所述柄部具有连接部件(3430)和抓握部分(3440)，所述连接部件固定到所述薄膜包装的所述顶部上，所述抓握部分提供悬挂和携带两种功能。9. The secondary packaging according to claim 1 , wherein a handle (3405) is attached to the top (3301 ) of said film package, said handle having a connecting part (3430) and a gripping part (3440), said The connecting part is fixed to the top of the film package, and the gripping portion provides both hanging and carrying functions.10.如权利要求9所述的次级包装，其中通过第一峰表面(3302)和第二峰表面(3303)的相对定位来提供预成形的开口。10. The secondary packaging of claim 9, wherein the preformed opening is provided by relative positioning of the first peak surface (3302) and the second peak surface (3303).

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