WO1995008489A1 - Packaging arrangement - Google Patents

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WO1995008489A1
WO1995008489A1 PCT/GB1994/002020 GB9402020W WO9508489A1 WO 1995008489 A1 WO1995008489 A1 WO 1995008489A1 GB 9402020 W GB9402020 W GB 9402020W WO 9508489 A1 WO9508489 A1 WO 9508489A1
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sleeve
partition member
containers
packaging arrangement
packaging
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PCT/GB1994/002020
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Emanuel Negelen
Rolf Muller
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Riverwood International Corporation
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Priority to AU76215/94A priority Critical patent/AU7621594A/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D71/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D71/06—Packaging elements holding or encircling completely or almost completely the bundle of articles, e.g. wrappers
    • B65D71/12—Packaging elements holding or encircling completely or almost completely the bundle of articles, e.g. wrappers the packaging elements, e.g. wrappers being formed by folding a single blank
    • B65D71/14—Packaging elements holding or encircling completely or almost completely the bundle of articles, e.g. wrappers the packaging elements, e.g. wrappers being formed by folding a single blank having a tubular shape, e.g. tubular wrappers without end walls
    • B65D71/24—Packaging elements holding or encircling completely or almost completely the bundle of articles, e.g. wrappers the packaging elements, e.g. wrappers being formed by folding a single blank having a tubular shape, e.g. tubular wrappers without end walls with partitions
    • B65D71/246—Inserted partitions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2571/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans, pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D2571/00123—Bundling wrappers or trays
    • B65D2571/00246—Locating elements for the contents
    • B65D2571/00253—Locating elements for the contents integral with the wrapper
    • B65D2571/00277—Slits or openings formed along a fold line
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2571/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans, pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D2571/00123—Bundling wrappers or trays
    • B65D2571/00333—Partitions, i.e. elements contacting a major part of each aarticle or extending across the whole length of the wrapper
    • B65D2571/00401—Partitions, i.e. elements contacting a major part of each aarticle or extending across the whole length of the wrapper inserted the wrapper
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2571/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans, pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D2571/00123—Bundling wrappers or trays
    • B65D2571/00648—Elements used to form the wrapper
    • B65D2571/00654—Blanks
    • B65D2571/0066—Blanks formed from one single sheet
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2571/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans, pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D2571/00123—Bundling wrappers or trays
    • B65D2571/00709—Shape of the formed wrapper, i.e. shape of each formed element if the wrapper is made from more than one element
    • B65D2571/00716—Shape of the formed wrapper, i.e. shape of each formed element if the wrapper is made from more than one element tubular without end walls

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  • This invention relates to packaging arrange ⁇ ments and, in particular -to arrangements for packaging a plurality of containers.
  • containers such as bottles
  • the sleeve is formed from a blank of sheet material by wrapping the blank around the containers and joining its ends.
  • Such packaging arrangements are often called multi-packs. For transportation, batches of multi-packs are further packaged for loading onto pallets.
  • the multi-packs are normally put on a tray (usually made from corrugated cardboard or paperboard) which holds the multi-packs in place, the tray containing the multi-packs then optionally being shrink-wrapped, for loading onto pallets.
  • a tray usually made from corrugated cardboard or paperboard
  • the tray containing the multi-packs then optionally being shrink-wrapped, for loading onto pallets.
  • a substantial amount of material is required to form the tray which may need relatively high side walls depending on the sizes of the container and the multi-pack.
  • a packaging arrangement which can be further packaged in batches (e.g., loaded onto pallets) directly without a tray.
  • a packaging arrangement comprising a sleeve housing a plurality of containers wherein at least one partition member is fixed substantially transversely within the sleeve between at least two adjacent containers.
  • the partition member or members have been found to impart the necessary reinforcement to the packaging arrangement to allow direct loading onto pallets without a tray. However, they do not detract from the overall appearance of the packaging arrangement, being substantially obscured within the sleeve by the containers.
  • the partition member is fixed to opposing side walls of the sleeve as this facilitates production of the packaging arrangement.
  • the partition member may also be fixed to the top and bottom or corners of the sleeve.
  • the partition member may be formed as an integral part of the sleeve, it is preferred that it is formed separately.
  • Fixation of the partition member to the sleeve is advantageously carried out by means of an adhesive.
  • the partition member is fixed to the sleeve such that the partition member does not move relative to the sleeve under the conditions to which the packaging arrangement is normally subjected before sale to the consumer.
  • fixation may also be effected in other ways such as by engagement of a suitably adapted partition member with suitably adapted engaging means on the sleeve (e.g., a barbed portion with a slit).
  • the partition member comprises flaps which participate in its fixation within the sleeve by providing a surface to which the adhesive may be applied.
  • the application of a spot of adhesive on each flap has been found to be a particularly useful method for fixing the partition member within the sleeve.
  • the flap extends above and below the plane of the main body of the partition member. This provides a larger area for the application of adhesive and may enable more effective fixation.
  • the partition member may be formed from sheet material as a blank and the flaps provided by folding the blank. The flaps can be made to extend above and below the main plane of the partition member by making suitable slits in the blank.
  • a preferred embodiment of the packaging arrangement for reasons of cost and stability comprises two partition members fixed near to different ends of the sleeve between the outermost container or containers and its or their adjacent container or containers within the sleeve.
  • the partition members may be made from any suitable sheet material but are preferably made from corrugated cardboard or paper-board.
  • bottles such as beverage bottles
  • the packaging of bottles, such as beverage bottles, in the arrangement of this invention is particularly advantageous since conventional multi- packs of bottles lack the necessary rigidity for loading onto pallets without a tray.
  • the present invention provides a process for packaging a plurality of containers comprising disposing at least one partition member between at least two adjacent containers, wrapping a sleeve blank around the containers and joining its ends wherein the partition member is fixed substantially transversely within the sleeve.
  • an adhesive is applied to the partition member, which may be folded to form flaps before, during or after application of the adhesive, prior to wrapping the sleeve blank around the containers.
  • the process of the invention may be carried out on a continuous production line.
  • An example of such a process involves providing the containers as batches for packaging in arrays such as 2 x 2, 2 x 3, 2 x 4, 2 5 and 1 x 2, 1 x 3, 1 x 4 or any other suitable configuration.
  • the partition member or members are inserted between the containers, the protruding ends of the partition member or members are folded to form flaps and adhesive is applied to the flaps.
  • the sleeve is subsequently formed by wrapping a suitable blank around the containers and joining its ends in ways well-known to those skilled in the art.
  • Conventional sleeves may be used in the packaging arrangement and process of the invention and these will typically have apertures for holding the containers in place.
  • the sleeves may also be capable of being partially or fully wrapped around at their ends to enclose the containers further.
  • the sleeves may be made from any suitable sheet material but are preferably made from paperboard.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the packaging arrangement of the invention with a part of the sleeve cut away and a bottle removed to show the partition member;
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of a blank for the partition member.
  • Figure 1 shows a packaging arrangement of the invention with sleeve 12 housing a 2 x 3 arrangement of beverage bottles 13. A part of the sleeve nearest to the viewer and the closest bottle have been cut away to show partition member 14.
  • Sleeve 12 comprises a series of conventional apertures 15 and 16 which co-operate with the top and bottom, respectively, of each bottle 13.
  • Partition member 14 is fixed within sleeve 12 and comprises flaps 17 at each end which extend above and below the plane of the main body 18. Flaps 17 are fixed to the inside side wall of sleeve 12 by means of an adhesive such that the main body 18 is disposed between two longitudinally adjacent pairs of bottles 13.
  • a second partition member (obscured) is similarly arranged and fixed between the middle pair of bottles and that at the far end.
  • Blank 21 comprises a main body 22 and end portions 23.
  • C-shaped incisions 24 are formed in blank 21 such that flaps extending above and below the plane of main body 22 are formed when blank 21 is folded along lines A-A 1 and B-B* which are shown as dashed lines in the Figure.
  • the rounded edges of incisions 24 aid the release of end portions 23 from main body 22 on folding.
  • the actual dimensions of the partition member are, of course, variable and will depend on the thickness and quality of the material used to form the sleeve and the nature of the containers.

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Abstract

There is provided a packaging arrangement comprising a sleeve (12) for holding a number of bottles (13). A partition member (18) is fixed transversely within the sleeve to opposite side walls of the sleeve between the end bottles and the adjacent bottles.

Description

PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT
This invention relates to packaging arrange¬ ments and, in particular -to arrangements for packaging a plurality of containers.
It is well-known that containers, such as bottles, may be packaged in groups within a sleeve. The sleeve is formed from a blank of sheet material by wrapping the blank around the containers and joining its ends. Such packaging arrangements are often called multi-packs. For transportation, batches of multi-packs are further packaged for loading onto pallets.
Although existing packaging arrangements of the multi-pack type possess a degree of rigidity, this is often insufficient to secure them for direct loading onto pallets. Therefore, the multi-packs are normally put on a tray (usually made from corrugated cardboard or paperboard) which holds the multi-packs in place, the tray containing the multi-packs then optionally being shrink-wrapped, for loading onto pallets. A substantial amount of material is required to form the tray which may need relatively high side walls depending on the sizes of the container and the multi-pack.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a packaging arrangement which can be further packaged in batches (e.g., loaded onto pallets) directly without a tray. By eliminating the need for a tray, the amount of material used in the overall packaging is reduced with a consequent decrease in cost and increased acceptability of the product to the consumer as being more "environmentally friendly".
According to the present invention there is provided a packaging arrangement comprising a sleeve housing a plurality of containers wherein at least one partition member is fixed substantially transversely within the sleeve between at least two adjacent containers. The partition member or members have been found to impart the necessary reinforcement to the packaging arrangement to allow direct loading onto pallets without a tray. However, they do not detract from the overall appearance of the packaging arrangement, being substantially obscured within the sleeve by the containers. Preferably, the partition member is fixed to opposing side walls of the sleeve as this facilitates production of the packaging arrangement. However, the partition member may also be fixed to the top and bottom or corners of the sleeve. Although the partition member may be formed as an integral part of the sleeve, it is preferred that it is formed separately.
Fixation of the partition member to the sleeve is advantageously carried out by means of an adhesive. The partition member is fixed to the sleeve such that the partition member does not move relative to the sleeve under the conditions to which the packaging arrangement is normally subjected before sale to the consumer. However, fixation may also be effected in other ways such as by engagement of a suitably adapted partition member with suitably adapted engaging means on the sleeve (e.g., a barbed portion with a slit).
In one embodiment of the invention, the partition member comprises flaps which participate in its fixation within the sleeve by providing a surface to which the adhesive may be applied. The application of a spot of adhesive on each flap has been found to be a particularly useful method for fixing the partition member within the sleeve. Preferably, the flap extends above and below the plane of the main body of the partition member. This provides a larger area for the application of adhesive and may enable more effective fixation. The partition member may be formed from sheet material as a blank and the flaps provided by folding the blank. The flaps can be made to extend above and below the main plane of the partition member by making suitable slits in the blank.
A preferred embodiment of the packaging arrangement, for reasons of cost and stability comprises two partition members fixed near to different ends of the sleeve between the outermost container or containers and its or their adjacent container or containers within the sleeve. The partition members may be made from any suitable sheet material but are preferably made from corrugated cardboard or paper-board.
The packaging of bottles, such as beverage bottles, in the arrangement of this invention is particularly advantageous since conventional multi- packs of bottles lack the necessary rigidity for loading onto pallets without a tray.
In another embodiment, the present invention provides a process for packaging a plurality of containers comprising disposing at least one partition member between at least two adjacent containers, wrapping a sleeve blank around the containers and joining its ends wherein the partition member is fixed substantially transversely within the sleeve. Preferably, an adhesive is applied to the partition member, which may be folded to form flaps before, during or after application of the adhesive, prior to wrapping the sleeve blank around the containers.
The process of the invention may be carried out on a continuous production line. An example of such a process involves providing the containers as batches for packaging in arrays such as 2 x 2, 2 x 3, 2 x 4, 2 5 and 1 x 2, 1 x 3, 1 x 4 or any other suitable configuration. The partition member or members are inserted between the containers, the protruding ends of the partition member or members are folded to form flaps and adhesive is applied to the flaps. The sleeve is subsequently formed by wrapping a suitable blank around the containers and joining its ends in ways well-known to those skilled in the art.
Conventional sleeves may be used in the packaging arrangement and process of the invention and these will typically have apertures for holding the containers in place. The sleeves may also be capable of being partially or fully wrapped around at their ends to enclose the containers further. The sleeves may be made from any suitable sheet material but are preferably made from paperboard.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail. The description makes reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the packaging arrangement of the invention with a part of the sleeve cut away and a bottle removed to show the partition member; and
Figure 2 is a plan view of a blank for the partition member.
Figure 1 shows a packaging arrangement of the invention with sleeve 12 housing a 2 x 3 arrangement of beverage bottles 13. A part of the sleeve nearest to the viewer and the closest bottle have been cut away to show partition member 14. Sleeve 12 comprises a series of conventional apertures 15 and 16 which co-operate with the top and bottom, respectively, of each bottle 13. Partition member 14 is fixed within sleeve 12 and comprises flaps 17 at each end which extend above and below the plane of the main body 18. Flaps 17 are fixed to the inside side wall of sleeve 12 by means of an adhesive such that the main body 18 is disposed between two longitudinally adjacent pairs of bottles 13. A second partition member (obscured) is similarly arranged and fixed between the middle pair of bottles and that at the far end. A blank which may be used to form a partition member for use in the invention is depicted in Figure 2. Blank 21 comprises a main body 22 and end portions 23. C-shaped incisions 24 are formed in blank 21 such that flaps extending above and below the plane of main body 22 are formed when blank 21 is folded along lines A-A1 and B-B* which are shown as dashed lines in the Figure. The rounded edges of incisions 24 aid the release of end portions 23 from main body 22 on folding. The actual dimensions of the partition member are, of course, variable and will depend on the thickness and quality of the material used to form the sleeve and the nature of the containers.

Claims

1 A packaging arrangement comprising a sleeve housing a plurality of containers wherein at least one partition member is fixed substantially transversely within the sleeve between at least two adjacent containers .
2 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the partition member is fixed to opposing side walls of the sleeve.
3 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the partition member is formed separately from the sleeve.
4 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claims 1 to 3, wherein the partition member is fixed within the sleeve by means of an adhesive.
5 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claims 1 to 4, wherein the partition member comprises flaps which participate in its fixation within the sleeve. 6 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claim 5, wherein each flap extends above and below the plane of the main body of the partition member.
7 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the partition member is formed as a blank and the flaps are provided by folding.
8 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claims 1 to 7, comprising two partition members fixed near to different ends of the sleeve between the outermost container or containers and its or their adjacent container or containers within the sleeve.
9 A packaging arrangement as claimed in claims 1 to 8, wherein the containers are bottles.
10 A process for packaging a plurality of containers comprising disposing at least one partition member between at least two adjacent containers, wrapping a sleeve blank around the containers and joining its ends wherein the partition member is fixed substantially transversely within the sleeve.
11 A process as claimed in claim 10, wherein an adhesive is applied to the partition member prior to wrapping the sleeve blank around the containers.
12 A process as claimed in claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the partition member is folded to form flaps prior to wrapping the sleeve blank around the containers.
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