JP2014198064A - Individual package for absorbent article - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an individual package for an absorbent article that is easy to carry and has improved secrecy of the absorbent article to be housed in the individual package.SOLUTION: An individual package 1 for an absorbent article comprises: an absorbent article 10; and a package sheet 20 for individually encapsulating the absorbent article 10. The package sheet 20 has an outside region M that constitutes an outer peripheral surface of the individual package 1 for the absorbent article 10 in a state of encapsulating the absorbent article 10 therein. The outside region M of the package sheet 20 includes a first colored part A11 indicating a pattern and/or symbol, and a second colored part A12 disposed in the outside region M other than the first colored part A11. A total light transmittance in at least the second colored part is 28.3% or less.

Description

  The present invention relates to an individual package of absorbent articles for individually packaging absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins.

  A sanitary napkin as an absorbent article having a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet, and an absorbent body disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet is disposed on the packaging sheet. An individual packaging body of an absorbent article in which a sanitary napkin is individually wrapped by being folded in a plurality of states has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this way, by packaging individual absorbent articles, the absorbent articles can be easily carried and carried one by one in a sanitary manner.

JP 2005-185858 A

  Here, since the individual package of the absorbent article described above is carried and carried, there is a high possibility that the individual package will be in contact with the eyes of others. Accordingly, there is a demand for an individual package with improved secrecy so that it is not obvious at first glance that an absorbent article is housed inside.

  However, the individual package of the above-described absorbent article wraps the absorbent article with a packaging sheet made of a transparent film made of plastic or a nonwoven fabric, and the absorbent article housed inside can be easily visually recognized from the outside. Thereby, in the state where the absorbent article is wrapped with the packaging sheet, there is a high possibility that others will know that the absorbent article is stored inside the individual package, and there is a problem that the confidentiality is not sufficient. there were. There is also a utilization form in which the absorbent article after use is wrapped with a packaging sheet. In such a utilization form, since the user can clearly visually recognize the absorbent article after use from the outside of the packaging sheet, the user may feel uncomfortable.

  Then, this invention is made | formed in view of the above-mentioned subject, It is easy to carry and provides the individual packaging body of the absorbent article which improved the secrecy of the absorbent article accommodated inside. Objective.

  An individual packaging body of an absorbent article according to the present disclosure is an individual packaging body (individual packaging body 1) of an absorbent article having an absorbent article and a packaging sheet that individually encloses the absorbent article, The packaging sheet has an outer region that constitutes the outer peripheral surface of the individual packaging body of the absorbent article in a state in which the absorbent article is contained, and a pattern and / or a symbol is included in the outer region of the packaging sheet. And a second colored portion disposed in the outer region other than the first colored portion, and the total light transmittance in the at least second colored portion is 28.3% or less. It is a summary.

  It is possible to provide an individual package of an absorbent article that is easy to carry and has improved secrecy of the absorbent article accommodated therein.

It is a whole perspective view of the individual packaging body of an absorptive article concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is an expansion | deployment top view (non-skin contact surface side) of the individual packaging body of the absorbent article which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an expansion | deployment top view (skin contact surface side) of the individual packaging body of the absorbent article which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the individual packaging body of the absorbent article which concerns on this embodiment along the XX line shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which showed typically the test | inspection process of the individual packaging body (expanded state) of the absorbent article which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed typically the test | inspection process of the individual packaging body (folded state) of the absorbent article which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. An unfolded state of the individual package of the absorbent article according to Modification 1 It is the perspective view which showed typically the folding process of the individual packaging body of the absorbent article which concerns on the modification 1 shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the individual packaging body 1 of the absorbent article along the AA line shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which showed typically the folding process of the individual packaging body of the absorbent article which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  With reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 4, the individual package 1 of the absorbent article which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic and ratios of dimensions and the like are different from actual ones.

  Therefore, specific dimensions and the like should be determined in consideration of the following description. Moreover, the part from which the relationship and ratio of a mutual dimension differ also in between drawings may be contained.

  FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an individual packaging body 1 for absorbent articles according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an individual packaging body for absorbent articles as viewed from the skin non-contact surface side with the folds extended. FIG. 3 is a development plan view of the individual packaging body 1 of the absorbent article as seen from the skin contact surface side in a state where the folds are stretched, and FIG. It is sectional drawing of the individual package 1 of the absorbent article along X-ray | X_line.

  The individual packaging body 1 for absorbent articles according to the present embodiment is an individual packaging body for absorbent articles such as panty liners (carriage sheets). As shown in FIG. 1, the individual package 1 of the absorbent article which concerns on this embodiment has the longitudinal direction L1 and the width direction W1. The individual package 1 of the absorbent article according to the present embodiment includes an absorbent article 10 and a packaging sheet 20 that encloses the absorbent article 10 individually.

  In the individual packaging body 1 of the absorbent article according to the present embodiment, the packaging sheet 20 and the absorbent article 10 are folded in a state where the absorbent article 10 is placed on the packaging sheet 20, and the inside of the packaging sheet 20. The absorbent article 10 is included.

  Moreover, the individual package 1 of the absorbent article which concerns on this embodiment WHEREIN: In the state which packaged the absorbent article 10 with the packaging sheet 20, the 1st direction W1 which is the product longitudinal direction of the absorbent article 10, and an absorbent article And a second direction L1 that is 10 product width directions. The product width direction of the absorbent article 10 may be the first direction W1, and the product longitudinal direction of the absorbent article 10 may be the second direction L1.

  In the present embodiment, the length WA of the individual package 1 in the first direction W1 is shorter than the length LA of the individual package 1 in the second direction L1. That is, the individual package 1 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, in the individual package 1 of absorbent articles according to this embodiment, the absorbent article 10 and the packaging sheet 20 have at least one end 4 of the packaging sheet 20 extending in the longitudinal direction L. It is folded along the width direction W in a state of overlapping so as to come out.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the individual package 1 of the absorbent article which concerns on this embodiment has the opening part 2 for taking out the absorbent article 10 from the packaging sheet 20. As shown in FIG.

  Here, the opening part 2 seals the one end part 4 of the packaging sheet 20, and is a blank part between the seal part 3 of the packaging sheet 20 and the front end F2 (described later) of the packaging sheet 20.

  In the present embodiment, the packaging sheet 20 is colored on the surface and then is coated with a resin coating for glossiness. The packaging sheet 20 has an outer region M that constitutes the outer peripheral surface of the individual package 1 of the absorbent article 10 in a state where the absorbent article 10 is included. Specifically, the packaging sheet 20 has an outer surface A10 and an inner surface A20. As shown in FIG. 2, the outer surface A <b> 10 of the packaging sheet 20 has an outer region M that constitutes the outer peripheral surface of the individual package 1 of the absorbent article, and a region N other than the outer region M.

  Moreover, the 1st coloring part A11 which shows a pattern and / or a symbol, and the 2nd coloring part A12 arrange | positioned in outer areas M other than 1st coloring part A11 are provided in the outer side area | region M of the packaging sheet 20. FIG. ing. That is, the second coloring portion A12 constitutes the background of the first coloring portion A11.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, three lace patterns are displayed by the three first colored portions A11. The three first colored portions A11 may include those having different lengths in the first direction W1, or may include those having different lengths in the second direction L1. The number of first colored portions A11 is not limited to this. In the present embodiment, the case where a lace pattern is shown by the first coloring portion A11 is taken as an example, but a symbol may be shown by the first coloring portion A11. In addition, when a pattern is shown by 1st coloring part A11, you may comprise so that absorption performance may be displayed with a pattern. Therefore, the wearer can intuitively grasp the absorption performance as compared with the case where the absorption performance is displayed with characters or the like.

  Furthermore, as a pattern reminiscent of the daytime or a bright image, not only a lace pattern or a floral pattern but also a sun pattern and a heart pattern can be used.

  Moreover, according to the structure which shows the absorption performance of an absorbent article with a pattern, compared with the structure which transmits the characteristic of an absorbent article to a wearer with a character etc., the decoration effect by a pattern etc. can be exhibited, It can be decorated pretty. Furthermore, since the index at the time of selection of an absorbent article is a pattern, the wearer can enjoy and select the appearance without being aware of the depressed feeling of menstruation at the time of selection, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the second colored portion A12 is colored in black, and the first colored portion A11 is colored in a color other than black. For example, the second coloring portion A12 is colored in blue or pink. Moreover, the area of 2nd coloring part A12 is wider than the area of 1st coloring part A11. In the present embodiment, the area ratio between the second colored portion A12 and the first colored portion A11 is 69:31.

  In the present embodiment, the region colored by the first coloring portion A11 and the second coloring portion A12 is the entire region of the packaging sheet 20. Specifically, the first coloring portion A11 and the second coloring portion A12 are provided in the entire area of the outer surface A10 of the packaging sheet 20. That is, the entire region of the outer surface A10 of the packaging sheet 20 is colored.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the total light transmittance in the outer side area | region M of the packaging sheet 20 is 28.3% or less. Specifically, the total light transmittance in the second colored portion A12 in the outer region M of the packaging sheet 20 is 28.3% or less. When the total light transmittance satisfies the numerical value, it is possible to suppress the visibility of the absorbent article encapsulated through the packaging sheet, and to ensure the concealability of the encapsulated absorbent article. Furthermore, in order to ensure concealability, the total light transmittance of the packaging sheet 20 is more preferably 4.51% or less. The total light transmittance can be measured by using a contrast side light type color difference meter. As the contrast side light type color difference meter, A300 / ZE-2000 type manufactured by Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd. can be used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the bulk softness of the packaging sheet 20 is 0.17 N or more. When the bulk softness satisfies the numerical value, it can be suppressed from being shown in the outer shape of the encapsulated absorbent article, and the concealability of the encapsulated absorbent article can be ensured. Furthermore, in order to ensure concealability, the bulk softness of the packaging sheet 20 is more preferably 0.58 N or more. Bulk softness is an index representing stiffness, and the higher the value, the greater the stiffness. Bulk softness can be measured by using a compression tester. As the compression tester, a Tensilon tensile tester (used in the compression mode) can be used.

  The absorbent article 10 includes a liquid-permeable top sheet 11, an absorbent sheet 12, and a nonwoven fabric back sheet 13 in order from the skin contact surface side.

  In addition, an adhesive layer 40 for fixing the absorbent article 10 to the underwear is formed on the non-skin contact surface side of the back sheet 13.

  Further, a release sheet 30 is provided on the non-skin contact surface side of the adhesive layer 40, and at least one side surface of a sheet-like material such as a film, nonwoven fabric or paper is subjected to a release treatment with silicon or the like. Yes. Here, the portion of the release sheet 30 that has been subjected to the release treatment is configured to cover at least the entire surface of the adhesive layer 40. The release sheet 30 is adhered to the back sheet 13 in a peelable state via the adhesive layer 40.

  A packaging sheet 20 is provided on the non-skin contact surface side of the release sheet 30. The material of the packaging sheet 20 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include plastic films such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester, various films such as nylon films, breathable films stretched with fillers such as barium sulfate, and nonwoven fabrics. The film etc. which laminated | stacked are mentioned. The basis weight of the packaging sheet 20 is 10 to 50 g / m2, preferably 12 to 30 g / m2.

  Instead of providing the release sheet 30, a release process may be performed on the skin contact surface side of the packaging sheet 20. Further, the skin contact surface side of the absorbent article 10 may be configured to be embossed.

  In addition, the absorbent article 10 includes a front end F1 that is an end portion in the longitudinal direction L adjacent to the opening portion 2, and a rear end B1 that is an end portion on the opposite side of the longitudinal direction L with respect to the front end F1.

  Moreover, the absorbent article 10 extends along the width direction W of the absorbent article 10, and a first fold line A and a second fold line B provided in order from the rear end B1 toward the front end F1. It has. The absorbent article 10 is included in the packaging sheet 20 by folding the first fold line A and the second fold line B. In the present embodiment, the case where the absorbent article 10 is folded in the longitudinal direction L is shown as an example. However, the absorbent article 10 may be folded in the width direction W, or both the width direction W and the longitudinal direction L may be folded. May be folded.

  Here, the first fold line A, the second fold line B, and the third fold line C are valley fold lines with respect to the skin contact surface side of the absorbent article 10, and the fourth fold line D is the absorbent article 10. It is a mountain fold line with respect to the skin contact surface side.

  Further, the length L1 in the longitudinal direction L from the first fold line A to the tip F1, the length L2 in the longitudinal direction L of the region defined by the first fold line A and the second fold line B, the second fold The length L3 in the longitudinal direction L of the region defined by the line B and the third fold line C, and the length L4 in the longitudinal direction L of the region defined by the third fold line C and the fourth fold line D And the length in the longitudinal direction L of the region defined by the first fold line A and the second fold line B in the length L5 in the longitudinal direction L from the fourth fold line D to the rear end B1. L2 may be configured to be the longest.

  According to this configuration, when the front end F1 of the absorbent article 10 is folded in the process of folding the individual package 1 of the absorbent article in the longitudinal direction L during manufacture, the rear end B1 of the absorbent article 10 is also involved. Can be avoided, and the absorbent article 10 will not be folded more than necessary.

  Further, the packaging sheet 20 includes a front end F2 that is an end portion in the longitudinal direction L adjacent to the opening portion 2, and a rear end B2 that is an end portion on the opposite side of the longitudinal direction L with respect to the front end F2.

  Here, the packaging sheet 20 has at least a portion configured to be longer than the length of the absorbent article 10 in the width direction W.

  Further, the front end F2 of the packaging sheet 20 is configured to extend beyond the front end F1 of the absorbent article 10.

(Function and effect)
The individual package 1 of the absorbent article 10 according to the present embodiment includes the absorbent article 10 and a packaging sheet 20 that individually encloses the absorbent article 10, and is suitable for carrying. Moreover, in this individual packaging body 1, in the outer side area | region M of the packaging sheet 20, 1st coloring part A11 which shows a pattern and / or a symbol, and the 2nd coloring part arrange | positioned in outer side area | regions M other than 1st coloring part A11. A12. That is, 2nd coloring part A12 comprises the background of 1st coloring part A11 which shows a design and / or a symbol. Further, the second colored portion A12 constituting the background is colored in black, and the first colored portion A11 is colored in a color other than black. When the second colored portion A12 is colored in black, the outer region M of the packaging sheet 20 is colored based on black.

  Here, black is a color that hardly transmits external light. In such individual package 1, since the second colored portion A12 constituting the background is colored in black, it is possible to improve the confidentiality of the absorbent article 10 inside the individual package 1.

  Thus, according to the individual package 1 according to this embodiment, it is easy to carry and the confidentiality of the absorbent article 10 accommodated therein can be improved.

  Moreover, in the individual package 1 of the absorbent article which concerns on this embodiment, it is preferable that the total light transmittance in the outer side area | region M of the packaging sheet 20 is 40% or less. When the total light transmittance is 40 or less, the visibility with respect to the internal absorbent article 10 is lowered, and the confidentiality of the internal absorbent article can be improved. In addition, it is preferable that the total light transmittance of the packaging sheet 20 is 0.5% or more. When the total light transmittance of the packaging sheet 20 is less than 0.5%, it is difficult to detect the position of the absorbent article 10 by the optical sensor in the inspection process in which the absorbent article 10 is encapsulated by the packaging sheet 20. This is because there is a possibility of becoming.

  In addition, the second coloring part is a part constituting the background of the packaging sheet, and it is desirable to ensure confidentiality. Therefore, the total light transmittance of the first colored portion is 40% or less, more preferably 30% or less. From the viewpoint of concealment, the total light transmittance is more preferably 10% or less. The packaging sheet may contain a part having a total light transmittance of 30% or less and a bulk softness of 0.1N or more, which will be described later, for the purpose of improving design properties. It is desirable to be configured not to include 40% or more of the outer region of the packaging sheet. More preferably, the portion that does not satisfy the condition is preferably less than 30%. Moreover, it is preferable that a 1st coloring part is 0.5% or more for laser beam transmission.

  Moreover, in the individual package 1 of the absorbent article which concerns on this embodiment, since the bulk softness of the packaging sheet 20 is 0.17N or more, it becomes difficult to produce the relief | undulation by the shape of an absorbent article in the outer area | region of a packaging sheet. Therefore, the confidentiality of the internal absorbent article is improved. In addition, it is preferable that the bulk softness of the packaging sheet 20 is smaller than 2.0N. This is because if the bulk softness of the packaging sheet 20 is 2.0 N or more, the packaging sheet 20 becomes difficult to fold, and therefore, there may be a problem in the folding process during manufacturing.

  In the present embodiment, the region colored by the first coloring portion A11 and the second coloring portion A12 is the entire region of the packaging sheet 20. That is, since there is no part which is not colored in packaging sheet 20, the visibility to internal absorptive article 10 can be reduced reliably. Therefore, the confidentiality with respect to the internal absorbent article 10 can be further enhanced. In particular, when the packaging sheet 20 and the absorbent article 10 are folded and the absorbent article 10 is enclosed by the packaging sheet 20, an overlapping part is provided on the folded packaging sheet so that the absorbent article inside is overlapped by the overlapping part. It can be more difficult to see. That is, since it can be difficult to grasp that the absorbent article 10 is inside the individual package 1, confidentiality can be improved.

  In the individual packaging body 1 of the absorbent article according to the present embodiment, the packaging sheet 20 and the absorbent article 10 are folded in a state where the absorbent article 10 is placed on the packaging sheet 20, and the inside of the packaging sheet 20. The absorbent article 10 is included. Moreover, since the packaging sheet 20 overlaps when the absorbent article 10 and the packaging sheet 20 are folded, the visibility of the internal absorbent article 10 by the packaging sheet 20 is suppressed, and confidentiality is increased. Moreover, the thickness of the individual package 1 can be adjusted by folding the absorbent article 10 and the packaging sheet 20.

  In the present embodiment, the length WA of the individual package 1 in the first direction W1 is shorter than the length LA of the individual package 1 in the second direction L1. Thereby, it is easier to fit in the hand and easier to carry than when the respective lengths are equal. The ratio of the length WA in the first direction W1 of the individual package 1 to the length LA in the second direction L1 of the individual package 1 is preferably 0.51 or less. If it becomes such a ratio, it will become difficult to recognize as the absorbent article 10. FIG. That is, since it becomes difficult to visually recognize when the absorbent article 10 is included in the individual package 1, confidentiality is improved.

  In the individual package 1 of the absorbent article according to the present embodiment, the total light transmittance in the first colored portion A11 is preferably higher than the total light transmittance in the second colored portion A12. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, it is preferable that 1st coloring part A11 is continuously provided in the 2nd direction L1 of the individual package 1 from one edge part 20E1 to the other edge part 20E2.

  In this case, since the first colored portion A11 is provided continuously from one end portion 20E1 to the other end portion 20E2 in the longitudinal direction L1 (second direction) of the individual package, an individual using an optical sensor. In the inspection process for inspecting the distortion or omission of the absorbent article in the package 1, inspection accuracy can be ensured.

  Specifically, FIGS. 5 to 6 are perspective views schematically showing the inspection process of the individual package 1. FIG. 5 shows a continuous body of the individual packaging body 1 before being folded, that is, a continuous body of the individual packaging body 1 in an unfolded state. On the other hand, FIG. 6 shows a continuous body of the individual package 1 after being folded, and the individual package 1 is manufactured by individually cutting the continuous body of the individual package 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 6, the inspection process includes an inspection of the individual package 1 in a state before being folded and an inspection of the individual package 1 in a state after being folded.

  In the inspection process, the inspection lights R1 to R3 emitted from the optical sensor are continuously applied to the continuous body of the individual package 1 being conveyed in the conveyance direction (MD). Therefore, while conveying the longitudinal direction L1 (second direction) of each individual package 1 in the conveyance direction, it is emitted from the optical sensor to the first colored portion A11 that is continuously provided in the outer region M of each individual package 1. The inspection lights R1 to R3 are irradiated. At this time, the first colored portion A11 takes into consideration the confidentiality, sets the total light transmittance at which the absorbent article 10 inside the individual package 1 cannot be visually recognized from the outside, and transmits the inspection lights R1 to R3. Set to light transmittance.

  Thereby, the inspection lights R1 to R3 of the optical sensor can reach the absorbent article 10 inside the individual package 1, and the position or presence of the absorbent article 10 inside the individual package 1 can be detected with higher accuracy.

  In such an inspection process, for example, as shown in the drawing, the state of the absorbent article 10 in the individual package bodies C11 to C12 before being folded is normal, and the absorbent article 10 in the individual package body C13 is normal. It is possible to detect that the state of is distorted and abnormal. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6, the state of the absorbent article 10 in the individual package bodies C11 to C12 after being folded is normal, and the absorbent article 10 in the individual package body C13 is in a normal state. It can be detected that the state is distorted and abnormal. In this way, by prescribing the total light transmittance of the first colored portion A11, the accuracy of inspection at the time of manufacturing the individual package 1 is improved and the quality of the individual package 1 is improved while ensuring secrecy. Can do.

  In addition, also in 2nd coloring part A12, considering confidentiality, it is set as the total light transmittance which cannot visually recognize the absorbent article 10 in the inside of the individual package 1 from the outside, and all which permeate | transmit inspection light R1 thru | or R3. The light transmittance may be set. In this case, even if the inspection light R1 to R3 of the optical sensor is irradiated on either the first colored portion A11 or the second colored portion A12, the absorbent article 10 is more distorted or removed from inside the individual package 1. It can be detected with high accuracy.

  The packaging sheet 20 may be configured in a bag shape. For example, the packaging sheet 20 may have a bag-like configuration in which two side end portions and a bottom portion of two stacked sheets are joined and one opening portion is provided. According to this configuration, when the used absorbent article is stored in the packaging sheet 20, the used absorbent article is difficult to be exposed and easily stored.

(Modification)
Next, the modification of the individual package 1 of the absorbent article 10 which concerns on embodiment mentioned above is demonstrated. In addition, here, it demonstrates paying attention to difference with the individual package 1 of the absorbent article 10 which concerns on embodiment mentioned above.

  7-9 is the figure which showed 1 A of individual packaging bodies of the absorbent article which concerns on the modification 1. As shown in FIG. The absorbent article which concerns on the modification 1 is folded in three, and the area | region colored with 1st coloring part A11 and 2nd coloring part A12 is a partial area | region of a packaging sheet.

  In embodiment mentioned above, the area | region colored by 1st coloring part A11 and 2nd coloring part A12 was the whole area | region of the packaging sheet 20. FIG. However, it is not limited to this.

  FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a developed state of the individual packaging body 1A of the absorbent article according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a step of folding the individual packaging body of the absorbent article according to Modification 1 shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which showed typically. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the individual package 1A of the absorbent article according to the present embodiment in a folded state.

  The region colored by the first coloring portion A11 and the second coloring portion A12 may be a part of the packaging sheet 20. Specifically, the first colored portion A11 and the second colored portion A12 may be provided only in the outer region M of the outer surface A10 of the packaging sheet 20. In this case, the region N other than the outer region M is configured not to be colored.

  Thus, when 1st coloring part A11 and 2nd coloring part A12 are provided only in the outer side area | region M of the packaging sheet 20, in the state in which the packaging sheet 20 included the absorbent article 10, the individual packaging body 1A Since the visibility of the absorbent article 10 inside can be suppressed, confidentiality can be ensured. On the other hand, in the state where the individual package 1A is developed, in the region N other than the first colored portion A11 and the second colored portion A12, the total light transmittance of the uncolored packaging sheet 20 main body is maintained. As shown in FIG. 5, when inspecting the individual package 1 in the developed state, the position or presence of the absorbent article 10 arranged on the packaging sheet 20 can be detected with higher accuracy.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically showing the folding process. First, from the unfolded state shown in FIG. 8A, as shown in FIG. 8B, the absorbent article 10 is folded at the first fold line A along the width direction W as a base point. Next, as illustrated in FIG. 8C, the individual package 1 is folded with the second fold line B along the width direction W of the absorbent article 10 as a base point. Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the individual packaging body 1 is sealed at one end 4 of the packaging sheet 20, and at one end 20 </ b> E <b> 1 in the longitudinal direction L <b> 1 of the individual packaging 1 The end portion 20E2 is sealed.

  Thus, the individual package 1 of the absorbent article 10 in a state of being folded by tri-folding is manufactured. 8A to 8D, the case where the single package 1 of the absorbent article 10 is folded is described as an example, but in the manufacturing process, the individual package of the absorbent article 10 is wrapped. The continuum of the body 1 is folded through the folding steps shown in FIGS.

(Other embodiments)
Although the present invention has been described in detail using the above-described embodiments, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the first colored portion A11 is provided continuously from one end 20E1 to the other end 20E2 in the second direction L1 of the individual package 1. An example is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first coloring portion A11 may be provided in a dispersed manner.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, as shown to Fig.8 (a) thru | or (d), the case where the individual package 1 of the absorbent article 10 was folded by trifold was mentioned as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, after being folded in three with a fold line along the longitudinal direction L as a base point, it is folded into three with a fold line along the width direction W as a base point. Also good. Thus, the method for folding the individual package 1 of the absorbent article 10 is not particularly limited.

  As described above, the present invention can be implemented as modifications and changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention defined by the description of the scope of claims. Therefore, the description of the present specification is for illustrative purposes and does not have any limiting meaning to the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the evaluation of the visibility based on the total light transmittance and the evaluation of the visibility based on the bulk softness will be described in detail with examples. In addition, this invention is not limited by these.

(1) Evaluation of visibility based on total light transmittance (evaluation method)
The individual packaging body which concerns on Examples 1-6 and Comparative Examples 1-2 was prepared. Specifically, individual packaging bodies having packaging sheets with different total light transmittances were prepared as individual packaging bodies according to Examples 1 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2.

  Using the individual packaging bodies according to Examples 1 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 to 2, a sensory test was performed to determine whether or not the absorbent article contained in the individual packaging body can be visually recognized.

  In the sensory test, 10 individuals were allowed to visually observe the individual packaging bodies according to Examples 1 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2, and whether or not the absorbent article contained in the packaging body could be visually recognized was answered in five stages. Specifically, the number of people A who answered “not visible at all”, the number of people B who answered “slightly visible”, the number of people C who answered “can not say either”, the number of people D who answered “somewhat invisible”, “ The number of people A to E was counted as the number of people E who answered “I can see clearly”.

  As a visibility index value, a ratio of “not visible”: “visible” was calculated as X: Y. Specifically, the X value “not visible” is calculated by X = (A + B + C × 1/2) / (A + B + C + D + E), and the Y value “visible” is calculated as Y = (D + E + C × 1/2) / ( (A + B + C + D + E).

  In this evaluation, a value in which “X: Y”, which is a ratio of “not visible”: “visible”, is “50:50” or more is defined as a passability evaluation pass line.

  Next, in each of Examples 1 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2, a sample of the packaging sheet was cut out, and the total light transmittance was measured using a cross side light type color difference meter. The sample size was 35 mm square. The measurement part of Examples 1-6 was made into the black part (2nd coloring part) colored black, and the measurement part of Comparative Examples 1-2 was made into the other color part colored other colors other than black.

表１に示すように、実施例１〜６に係る個包装体は、「視認できない」：「視認できる」の比率である「Ｘ：Ｙ」が、「５０：５０」以上であり、個包装体に内包される吸収性物品に対する視認性を抑制する効果に優れていることがわかった。一方、比較例１〜２に係る個包装体は、「Ｘ：Ｙ」が、「５０：５０」以下であり、個包装体に内包される吸収性物品に対する視認性を抑制する効果が低いことがわかった。当該結果から、全光線透過率が、２８．３％以下であれば、視認性が低下することが確認された。すなわち、包装シートに内包される吸収性物品の秘匿性を高めることができることが確認された。 (Measurement result)
The measurement results are shown in Table 1.

As shown in Table 1, the individual packages according to Examples 1 to 6 have “X: Y”, which is a ratio of “not visible”: “visible”, of “50:50” or more, and are individually packaged. It turned out that it is excellent in the effect which suppresses the visibility with respect to the absorbent article included in a body. On the other hand, the individual packaging bodies according to Comparative Examples 1 and 2 have “X: Y” of “50:50” or less, and the effect of suppressing the visibility of the absorbent article contained in the individual packaging body is low. I understood. From the results, it was confirmed that the visibility was lowered when the total light transmittance was 28.3% or less. That is, it was confirmed that the secrecy of the absorbent article included in the packaging sheet can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the individual package according to Examples 1 and 2, if “X: Y” is “90:10” or more and the total light transmittance is 4.51% or less, the visibility is greatly increased. It decreased, and it was confirmed that the secrecy of an absorbent article can be improved more.

(2) Evaluation of visibility based on bulk softness (evaluation method)
Individual packaging bodies according to Examples 11 to 16 and Comparative Examples 11 to 12 were prepared. Specifically, individual packaging bodies having packaging sheets with different bulk softness were prepared as individual packaging bodies according to Examples 11 to 16 and Comparative Examples 11 to 16.

  Whether it can be grasped that it is an absorptive article from the undulation which floats on the packaging sheet by the absorptive article included in the individual wrapping body using the individual wrapping bodies according to Examples 11 to 16 and Comparative Examples 11 to 12 The sensory test was conducted.

  The sensory test allows 10 persons to visually observe the individual package bodies according to Examples 11 to 16 and Comparative Examples 11 to 12, and is included in the package body in the same manner as the visibility evaluation based on the total light transmittance described above. It was made to answer in 5 steps whether the absorbent article which can be visually recognized. Then, in the same manner as the evaluation of the visibility based on the total light transmittance described above, the number of persons A to E was counted, and the ratio of “not visible”: “visible” was calculated as X: Y.

  In this evaluation as well, a value in which “X: Y”, which is a ratio of “not visible”: “visible”, is “50:50” or more is defined as a passability evaluation pass line.

  Next, in each of Examples 11 to 16 and Comparative Examples 11 to 12, a packaging sheet was cut out and prepared as follows. First, a sheet piece was prepared by cutting into a size of 100 mm × 15 mm (100 mm along the longitudinal direction of the packaging sheet and 15 mm in the width direction).

  Next, the sheet piece was rolled into a cylindrical shape (only 1 roll). At this time, the sheet piece was rounded so that the width direction of the sheet piece would be the height direction (axial direction) of the cylinder. Further, when rounded, the seam (the overlap width was 10 mm) was fixed with two upper and lower staples, and this was used as a sample.

  Next, the maximum load when the sample was compressed from the height direction (axial direction) of the cylinder under the following conditions was measured. In addition, each measurement result was made into the average value of 5 times of measured values.

表２に示すように、実施例１１〜１６に係る個包装体は、「視認できない」：「視認できる」の比率である「Ｘ：Ｙ」が、「５０：５０」以上であり、個包装体に内包される吸収性物品に対する視認性を抑制する効果に優れていることがわかった。一方、比較例１１〜１２に係る個包装体は、個包装体に内包される吸収性物品「Ｘ：Ｙ」が、「５０：５０」以下であり、個包装体に内包される吸収性物品に対する視認性を抑制する効果が低いことがわかった。当該結果から、バルクソフトネスが、０．１７Ｎ以上であれば、吸収性物品の視認性が極めて低下することが確認された。すなわち、個包装体において、包装シートに内包される吸収性物品の秘匿性を高めることができることが確認された。 <Measurement conditions>
・ Compression tester: Tensilon tensile tester (used in compression mode)
・ Compression speed: 10mm / min
(Measurement result)
The measurement results are shown in Table 2.

As shown in Table 2, the individual packages according to Examples 11 to 16 have an “X: Y” ratio of “not visible”: “visible”, and “50:50” or more, and are individually packaged. It turned out that it is excellent in the effect which suppresses the visibility with respect to the absorbent article included in a body. On the other hand, in the individual package according to Comparative Examples 11 to 12, the absorbent article “X: Y” included in the individual package is “50:50” or less, and the absorbent article included in the individual package. It turned out that the effect which suppresses the visibility with respect to is low. From the result, it was confirmed that the visibility of the absorbent article is extremely lowered when the bulk softness is 0.17 N or more. That is, it was confirmed that the confidentiality of the absorbent article included in the packaging sheet can be enhanced in the individual package.

  Furthermore, in the individual package according to Examples 1 and 2, if “X: Y” is “95: 5” or more and the bulk softness is 0.58 N or more, the visibility is greatly reduced. It was confirmed that the confidentiality of the absorbent article can be further improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Individual package 10 ... Absorbent article 11 ... Top sheet 12 ... Absorbent sheet 13 ... Back sheet 20 ... Packaging sheet 20E1 ... End part 20E2 ... End part 30 ... Release sheet 40 ... Adhesive layer A10 ... Outer surface A11 ... No. 1 colored portion A12 ... second colored portion A20 ... inner surface M ... outer region

Claims (8)

An individual package of an absorbent article having an absorbent article and a packaging sheet that individually encloses the absorbent article,
The packaging sheet has an outer region that constitutes an outer peripheral surface of an individual package of the absorbent article in a state of including the absorbent article,
The outer region of the packaging sheet is provided with a first colored portion showing a pattern and / or a symbol, and a second colored portion arranged in the outer region other than the first colored portion,
The individual package of an absorbent article, wherein the total light transmittance in at least the second colored portion is 28.3% or less.   The individual package of the absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein the total light transmittance in the outer region of the packaging sheet is 28.3% or less.   The individual package of the absorbent article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the packaging sheet has a bulk softness of 0.17 N or more.   The area | region colored by the said 1st coloring part and the said 2nd coloring part is the individual packaging body of the absorbent article as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3 which is the whole area | region of the said packaging sheet.   The area | region colored by the said 1st coloring part and the said 2nd coloring part is an individual packaging body of the absorbent article as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3 which is a part of the said packaging sheet.   6. The packaging sheet and the absorbent article are folded in a state where the absorbent article is placed on the packaging sheet, and the absorbent article is contained in the packaging sheet. The individual packaging body of the absorbent article as described in any one of these. In a state where the absorbent article is encapsulated by the packaging sheet, it has a first direction that is a product longitudinal direction of the absorbent article, and a second direction that is a product width direction of the absorbent article,
The individual package of the absorbent article according to claim 6, wherein a length of the individual package in the first direction is shorter than a length of the individual package in the second direction. The total light transmittance in the first colored portion is higher than the total light transmittance in the second colored portion,
The individual packaging body for absorbent articles according to claim 7, wherein the first colored portion is provided continuously from one end portion to the other end portion in the second direction of the individual packaging body.

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