Packing Filler For Container

Abstract

A container packing filler (1) includes an annular roll portion (3) formed by folding one of axially opposite end portions of a stretchable tubular net (2) radially outward and rolling the net (2) toward the other end portion of the net (2), and a rigid holder portion (4) provided at the other end portion of the net (2). The holder portion (4) has a necessary and sufficient axial length and a maximum width (W) greater than the diameter (R) of a center hole (5) of the annular roll portion (3) so that, when the holder portion (4) of the packing filler (1) is squeezed into the center hole (5) of the annular roll portion (3), the annular roll portion (3) is expanded from the inside thereof by the holder portion (4) and layers of the annular roll portion (3) are unitarily rolled inward. Therefore, the bulging of only the outermost layer of the annular roll portion is prevented which may otherwise occur when the holder portion is squeezed. Thus, the packing filler provides a sufficient cushioning effect, and prevents inadvertent scattering of tablets or the like.

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