BRPI0620476A2 - method of assembling a package, assembly system of a package, double sheath of a package and packaging - Google Patents

Abstract

METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF A PACKAGE, SYSTEM OF ASSEMBLY OF A PACKAGE, DOUBLE SHEET OF ONE PACKAGE AND PACKAGING. A set of packaging and method for assembling such a set. The method includes the step of forming an outer package, and subsequently inserting a cartridge into the opening, characterized by the fact that the cartridge includes a bag having a nozzle attached to a collar, characterized by the fact that the bag is positioned inside the outer package and that access is given through the spout outside the outer pacore; the packaging set includes a first package component and a second package component, characterized in that the first package is inserted in the second; the cartridge is coupled to an opening of the package components.

Description

"PACKAGING ASSEMBLY METHOD, PACKAGING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM, DOUBLE PACKAGE BATH AND PACKAGING"

The present application claims the priority of a UK patent application number 0523232.7 entitled "Sheath Multiple (Double) Box or Packaging Container Package (BIB)" filed November 15, 2005 and the UK Patent Application 0524286.2 entitled "Package Set + Erection Machine" filed November 29, 2005. The entire specification of each of the following is incorporated in its entirety by the order herein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the invention

The invention relates generally to packaging containers, and more particularly to a package assembly having a cartridge having bag attached. The invention likewise discloses an outer double sheathed package. In addition, a number of methods of assembling such a package are disclosed.

2. State of the Art

The use of package assembly is well known in the prior art. Typically, a bag filled with a flowable material is positioned within a rigid outer package. While such containers have been very well received, there have however been some shortcomings related to filling, shipping and dispensing thereof. Certain solutions have been developed to overcome these shortcomings. Among other solutions, there is the introduction of a box pouch container that includes a pouch that is coupled to a ring which is then coupled to the outer carton. Such box pouch containers and mounting methods are disclosed in each PCT / GB04 / 002609, called Box Bag, PCT / GB05 / 00570, called Automatic Box Bag Assembly and Content Filling, PCT / GB2005 / 004313, called Pouch Cartridge + Anti-Torque, all of which share a common inventor with the current order. Each of the preceding requests, as well as the underlying priority requests, is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

It would be advantageous to provide another method for assembling the box pouch containers. Additionally, it would be advantageous to provide a replacement outer carton that provides improvements over conventional outer carton configurations.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for mounting a box pouch assembly.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a method for mounting multiple box pouch assemblies.

It is another object of the invention to provide an external dual nozzle carton for use in combination with a box pouch assembly. Such objects as well as other objects of the present invention will become apparent in light of the present specification, claims and drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to a method for mounting a box pouch assembly. The method of mounting a box pouch comprises the steps of forming an outer carton having a plurality of walls, at least one of the walls having an opening extending therethrough; and subsequently inserting a cartridge into the slot, characterized in that the cartridge includes a pouch having a nozzle attached to a ring, characterized in that the pouch is positioned within the outer carton and access is provided to the nozzle. outside the outer carton.

In a preferred embodiment, the step for forming an outer carton comprises the steps of (a) providing a folded outer carton, the outer carton having a plurality of walls, a plurality of upper end flaps, and a plurality of lower end flaps, a cartridge opening is disposed in the plurality of upper end flaps; (b) pivoting the outer container walls in a prepared position defining a substantially rectangular cubic configuration; (c) place the lower end flaps in a closed position; (d) secure the lower end flaps in the closed position; (e) pivoting the upper end flaps in a closed position; and (f) locking the upper end flaps in the closed position.

In one embodiment, the step for securing the lower end flaps further comprises the step of gluing the lower end flaps to the other, and the step of securing the upper end flaps further comprises the step of taking off the upper end flaps with the other.

In another embodiment, the step for forming an outer carton comprises the steps of (a) providing a first carton component having a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; (b) provide a second carton component with an upper panel, a lower panel, an external front panel and an internal front panel; and (c) inserting the first carton into the second carton so that the outer front panel covers the front panel and the outer rear panel covers the rear panel.

In such a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises the step for securing the first carton member to the second carton member. In one embodiment, the method further comprises the steps of (a) injecting air into the cartridge nozzle; and (b) inflate the pouch toward a volume of the outer carton. In another embodiment, the inflating step comprises the step of inflating with air at a pressure below an air pressure during the injecting step.

In yet another embodiment, the inserting step further comprises the steps of: (a) releasably holding a cartridge from a plurality of cartridges with a robotic arm; (b) moving the robotic arm with the cartridge away from the plurality of cartridges; (c) position the cartridge near the opening; (d) directing the cartridge into the opening until the cartridges are limited by cooperating with the opening; and (e) releasing the robotic arm cartridge.

In another aspect of the invention, the invention comprises a method for mounting a plurality of box pouch assemblies. The method comprises the steps of (a) forming at least two outer cartons, each outer carton having a plurality of walls, at least one of the walls having an opening extending therethrough; (b) releasably holding at least two cartridges in a spaced orientation from a plurality of cartridges with a robotic arm, characterized in that the cartridge includes a pouch having a nozzle attached to a ring and characterized by the fact that the pouch is positioned within the outer carton and access is provided to the spout outside the outer carton; (c) moving the robotic arm with the cartridge away from the plurality of cartridges; (d) optionally adjusting the spacing of at least two cartridges to position each cartridge near a respective opening of one respective at least two outer cartons; (e) directing each of at least two cartridges into the opening until each cartridge is limited by cooperating with the opening; and (f) releasing at least two cartridges from the robotic arm.

In such a configuration, the step of directing each of at least two cartridges further comprises the step of simultaneously directing each of at least two cartridges.

In another such preferred embodiment, the step of adjusting the space of at least two cartridges further comprises the step of laterally moving at least two cartridges towards each other and away from each other.

In another aspect of the invention, the invention comprises a system for mounting a box pouch assembly. The system comprises an external carton box assembler and a cartridge insert assembly. The outer carton assembly is configured to form an outer carton having an opening through at least one wall. The cartridge insert assembly is positioned downstream of the outer carton assembly. The cartridge insert assembly is configured to insert a cartridge into the opening. The cartridge includes a ring with a rim, a pouch with a pouch body and a nozzle. The nozzle is attached to the ring. A retaining wrap retains the bag body in a folded position below the ring. In one embodiment, the outer carton includes a plurality of walls, a plurality of upper end flaps, and a plurality of lower end flaps. In such a configuration, the outer carton assembly comprises a pouch holding and expanding assembly, a flap folding assembly and a seal assembly. The bag holding and expanding assembly includes handles structurally configured to hold opposite walls of a cardboard box. The flap folding assembly is structurally configured to fold the upper and lower end flaps of the outer container into a closed position. The seal assembly seals the upper flaps in a closed position and seals the lower flaps in a closed position.

In another preferred embodiment, the outer carton includes a first carton component and a second carton component. In such a configuration, the outer carton assembly comprises means for inserting the first carton component into the second carton component to form a substantially rectangular cubic configuration including an upper wall, a lower wall, the walls opposite sides, a front wall and a rear wall.

In another embodiment, the system further includes means for attaching the first cardboard box component to the second cardboard box component upon insertion.

In another embodiment, the cartridge insert assembly further comprises a robotic arm assembly and a cartridge storage assembly. The robotic arm assembly has a handle head and means for holding a cartridge. The robotic arm has at least three degrees of movement. The cartridge storage mount is associated with the robotic arm mount. The cartridge storage assembly is configured to releasably maintain a plurality of cartridges to sequentially hold them by the gripping means.

In yet another aspect of the invention, the invention comprises an external dual nozzle carton for use in combination with a box pouch assembly. The double-ended outer carton comprises a first carton member, a second carton member and an opening. The first carton component has a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The second component of the carton has an upper panel, a lower panel, an external front panel, and an external rear panel. The opening extends through at least one of the first cardboard box and the second cardboard box. The opening is large enough to accept a cartridge. The first carton component is positionable within the second carton component, so that the front panel and the outer front panel are positioned in an overlying orientation. Additionally, the rear panel and the outer rear panel are positioned in an overlying orientation. This in turn forms a substantially rectangular cubic configuration with six walls.

In one embodiment, the aperture comprises a cartridge aperture and a cartridge slot. The cartridge opening is positioned in the second component of the carton. The cartridge opening has a front portion on the outer front panel and an upper portion on the top panel. The cartridge notch is positioned on the front panel of the first component of the carton. The cartridge notch substantially corresponds to the front portion of the cartridge opening when the carton is in the hinged configuration.

In another preferred embodiment, the outer carton further comprises means for coupling the first carton member to the second carton member.

In such a configuration, the coupling means comprises at least one guide extending from a side edge of one of the panels of the second carton member, and means for attaching at least one guide to the first carton member.

In another preferred embodiment, the coupling means comprises at least one guide positioned at a lower edge of one of the first side panel and the second side panel, at least one correspondingly positioned notch at a respective side edge of a respective upper panel and bottom. At least one guide communicates with at least one notch.

In one embodiment, the double-nozzle outer carton includes a handle opening positioned on the rear panel of the first component of the carton, and a handle opening positioned on the outer rear panel. The rear panel handle opening corresponds to the external rear panel handle opening.

In another preferred embodiment, the handle opening further includes a handle insert extending at least partially over a circumference of each rear panel handle opening and outer rear panel handle opening.

In another preferred embodiment, the outer rear panel handle opening further includes a foldable tab through the rear panel handle opening and attachable to an inner surface of the rear panel.

In yet another embodiment, the material from which the first cardboard box component is formed is different from the material from which the second cardboard box component is formed.

In yet another aspect of the invention, the invention comprises a box pouch assembly comprising an external dual nozzle carton and a cartridge. The outer carton comprises a first carton component, a second carton component and an opening. The first component of the carton includes a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel and a second side panel. The second cardboard box component includes an upper panel, a lower panel, an external front panel, and an external rear panel. The opening extends through at least one of the first cardboard box and second cardboard box. The opening is large enough to accept a cartridge. The first carton component is positionable within the second carton component so that the front panel and the outer front panel are positioned in an overlying orientation and the rear panel and the outer rear panel are positioned in an overlying orientation to in turn form a substantially rectangular cubic configuration with six walls. The cartridge is attached to the outer carton and positioned in its opening. The cartridge includes a ring engaging the opening, a pouch with a body and a nozzle, the nozzle being coupled to the ring. The pouch is positioned inside the carton and the nozzle can be snapped out of the carton.

In such a configuration, the body of the bag is folded to have a coverage area substantially corresponding to the ring. The carton further comprises a retention wrap extending over at least a portion of the pouch to hold the folded configuration.

In another such configuration, the pouch is folded into a substantially flat folded configuration.

In another such configuration, the ring further includes an edge that engages the opening of the cartridge preventing further insertion into the outer double nozzle carton.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a shipping container.

box pouch of the present invention;

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective mounting view of the ring, bag and retaining member, specifically demonstrating the folding sequence thereof to form a cartridge; Figures 3A to 3F are a series of perspective views showing the sequential construction of the cardboard box in which;

Figure 3A of the drawings is a perspective view of the initial supply of cardboard boxes in a folded configuration of, for example, a stack or a cartridge;

Figure 3B is a perspective view of the initial supply of cardboard boxes demonstrating the gripping of a cardboard box wall; Figure 3C is a perspective view of the carton showing the grab or other wall of the carton;

3D figure is a perspective view of the cardboard box demonstrating the formation and placement of its walls;

Figure 3E is a perspective view of the carton showing the initial folding of the first and second side flaps of the lower end flaps;

Figure 3F is a perspective view of the carton showing the folding of the front and rear flaps of the lower end flaps; Figures 4A to 4C are a series of perspective views showing the sequential folding of the upper end flaps of the carton, wherein;

Figure 4A of the drawings is a perspective view of the assembly procedure specifically demonstrating the initial folding of the first

and second side flap of the upper end flaps, as well as the sealing of the lower flaps;

Figure 4B of the drawings is a perspective view of the assembly procedure demonstrating,

specifically, the initial folding of the front and rear flaps of the upper end flaps;

Figure 4C is a perspective view of the assembly procedure specifically demonstrating the sealing of the upper flaps and the complete carton upon completion of the assembly procedure;

Figure 5A of the drawings is a perspective view of the cartridge and carton assembly for forming the Pouch Case assembly;

Figure 5B is a front plan view of an alternative embodiment of the cartridge insert assembly;

Figures 6A to 6D are a series of perspective views showing the sequential folding of the carton from an empty space prior to its construction in which;

Figures 6A is a perspective view of the void space in which its two separate portions of wall were held;

6B is a perspective view of the void where the pairs of walls have been folded over the middle section of the void to cover the other;

Figures 6C is a perspective view of the void where opposite ends are coupled together to form a folded cardboard box;

Figures 6D is a perspective view of a completed but folded cardboard box;

Figures 7A is a top plan view of an empty space of a first component of a double nozzle cardboard box; Figure 7B is a bottom plan view of an empty space of a second component of the dual nozzle carton;

Figures 8A through 8D of the drawings are a series of perspective views showing the sequential assembly of a double-ended carton from the voids of Figures 7A and 7B, wherein Figure 8A is a perspective view of a first hinged component of a double nozzle cardboard box and a second hinged component of a double nozzle cardboard box; Figure 8B is a perspective view of a partial assembly of the first component and the second component of the double nozzle carton; Figure 8C is a perspective view of an assembled double-nozzle cardboard box and its attachment to a cartridge;

Figure 8D is a perspective view of a fully assembled box pouch container; Figure 9 is an enlarged view of portion 9 of Figure 8A,

specifically demonstrating the undulations of the cross sectional configuration of the second component wall; Figures 10A to 10C of the drawings are a series of perspective views showing a mounting

alternative sequence of a double-ended carton, in which; Fig. 10A is a perspective view of the assembly of a first component and a second component of a double nozzle cardboard box;

Figure 10B is a perspective view of a partially assembled double cardboard box that has been placed in a folded configuration for shipping and storage;

Figure 10C is a perspective view of a partially assembled cardboard box that was constructed from the folded configuration of 10B demonstrating the final assembly and its articulation;

Figure 11 is a perspective view of a partially assembled cardboard box, characterized in that the cardboard box has been partially assembled by placing the respective front panels in an adjacent relationship prior to final assembly;

Figure 12A is a perspective view of a partially assembled cardboard box, characterized in that the cardboard box has been partially assembled by placing the respective front panels in an adjacent relationship prior to final assembly, and additionally providing a handle. and a handle insert to facilitate container handling;

Figure 12B is a perspective view of a fully hinged cardboard box of Figure 12A;

Figure 13 is a perspective view of an alternative configuration of the double walled cardboard box demonstrating the incorporation of a handle in it;

Figure 14 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the double walled cardboard box demonstrating the incorporation of an alternative form of the handle;

Fig. 15A is a top plan view of an empty space of a first component of a double nozzle carton;

Fig. 15B is a bottom plan view of an empty space of a second component of the double nozzle carton;

Figures 16A through 16C are a series of perspective views demonstrating the sequential mounting of a double nozzle carton from the voids in Figures 15A and 15B, wherein;

Figure 16A is a perspective view of a first hinged component of a double nozzle carton and a second hinged component of a double nozzle carton;

Figure 16B is a perspective view of a partial assembly of the first component and the second component of the double nozzle carton;

Figure 16C is a perspective view of a fully assembled box pouch container;

Fig. 17 is a schematic representation of two alternative methods of mounting a dual nozzle cardboard box of the present invention; Figures 18Α through 18F are a series of perspective views demonstrating the sequential mounting of a dual nozzle cardboard box of an alternative embodiment, wherein;

Figure 18A is a perspective view of the double nozzle carton before mounting the two components, but after attaching the cartridge to the first component;

Figure 18B is a perspective view of the double-ended carton by attaching the first and second components while the second component is folded, and the first component is an empty space;

Figure 18C is a perspective view of the double-ended carton by partially pivoting the first component;

Figure 18D is a perspective view of the double-ended carton by pivoting the second component and forming the first component around the second component;

Figure 18E is a perspective view of the double nozzle cardboard box upon final formation of the first component around the second component;

Figure 18F is a perspective view of the double-ended cardboard box upon completion of its formation;

Fig. 19 is a schematic representation of an alternative method of mounting a dual nozzle cardboard box of the present invention; and Figures 20A through 20C of the drawings are a series of perspective views, demonstrating the sequential assembly of a double nozzle carton, wherein;

Figure 20A comprises a perspective view of the first and second carton box members positioned within cassettes; Figure 20B comprises a perspective view of the first

and second carton member as said cartons exit the respective cassettes; and Figure 20C comprises a perspective view of the first and second carton components as said cartons are joined together.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

While this invention is susceptible of configuration in many different forms, a specific configuration is shown in the drawings and described in detail herein with the understanding that the present disclosure should be considered an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention. to the illustrated configuration.

It will be appreciated that the analogous elements and / or components mentioned herein may be identified through the drawings by similar reference characters. In addition, it will be understood that the drawings are merely schematic representations of the invention, and some of the components may have been distorted from full scale for purposes of illustrative clarity.

Referring now to the drawings and specifically to Figure 1, a complete box pouch assembly 10 is shown. The box pouch assembly is typically used for storage, transportation and dispensing of dispersible materials (which may include, but are not limited to, any solids, liquids, gels, suspensions or combinations thereof). The specific box pouch assembly of the present invention is demonstrated in various configurations in one or more of PCT / GB04 / 002609 called Box Carton, PCT / GB05 / 00570 called Automatic Carton Bag Assembly and Content Filling, PCT / GB2005 / 004313 called Pouch Cartridge + Anti-Torque, all of which share a common inventor with this application. Each of the preceding requests, as well as the underlying priority requests, is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The carton assembly includes the outer carton 20 and cartridge 22. In the configuration shown in Figure 1, and with reference to Figures 3A through 4C, the outer carton includes walls 24, upper end flaps 26, lower end 28 and means 29 for coupling the flaps. More specifically, the upper end flaps 26 include front flap 30, rear flap 32, first side flap 34 and second side flap 36. The various components of the upper end flaps are structured such that, by pivoting, the flaps define the cartridge opening 48. The cartridge opening is sized to receive the cartridge 22 (Figure 2) and to fit the edge 55 (Figure 2) thereof.

Referring again to Figures 3A through 4C, the lower end flaps include front flap 40, rear flap 42, first side flap 44 and second side flap 46. Typically, the outer carton may be formed from any number. of different cardboard or plastic components. A common form of the outer carton is a corrugated construction, such as the structure shown in Figure 9. Clearly, the material from which the outer carton is formed is not limited to any specific material, but may comprise Corrugated cardboard, solid cardboard, coated and laminated boards, plastic sheet and corrugated plastic sheet, among others.

Coupling means 29 may comprise any number of different members which facilitate the attachment of different flaps and walls to form an integrated outer carton. For example, the coupling means may comprise hot adhesives and adhesives, hot applied adhesives and adhesives. In other embodiments, the coupling means may comprise tapes. In other embodiments, the coupling means may comprise clamps or clamps. Indeed, a number of different coupling means are contemplated.

Cartridge 22 is shown in Figure 2 as comprising ring 50, pocket 52 and retaining wrap 54. Ring comprises an edge 55 and an opening 56. The pocket includes body 57 and nozzle / channel 58. Nozzle 58 extends through opening 56 and is attached thereto. In certain embodiments, the pouch body is folded to be positioned below the ring, and the retaining wrap 54 is extended around it to maintain the folded configuration. In certain configurations, such as the configuration shown in Figure 19, the retaining wrap is not used; instead, the bag remains in an unfolded condition. In other embodiments, the retaining wrap comprises a tape member that is adhered to multiple regions of the pouch.

The above incorporated embodiments include further description of the cartridge and / or ring and bag components.

To the extent that the cartridge may be coupled to the outer carton after pivoting and the formation of the outer carton is completed, the mounting equipment may be configured to advantageously assemble the same. Mounting equipment is shown in Figures 3A through 5B as including the outer carton assembler 102 and the cartridge insert assembly 104. Such mounting equipment may be positioned prior to the filling equipment (not shown) such that immediately after formation and articulation (or immediately thereafter), the box pouch assembly may be filled with the contents as desired.

Referring now to Figures 3A through 4C, the outer carton assembly includes the housing holding and expanding assembly 106, flap folding assemblies 108 and seal assembly 110. Referring to Figures 3A through 3F, the assemblies for holding and expanding box 106 include first suction handles 112 and second suction handles 114. The first and second suction handles are positioned opposite each other and cooperate to articulate the walls of the outer carton. The flap folding assembly, demonstrated in detail with respect to the folding of the upper end flaps, includes the swing arm 118, deflection guide plate 120, and fold bars 122. To ensure that the carton box is directed through the flap assembly. folding flap, a conveyor such as conveyor 116 is provided.

The seal assembly 110 is shown in Figures 4A and 4C as comprising cones 123 and 125 which are configured to place a tape at strategic locations to ensure that the flaps remain in position. In other embodiments, seal assembly 110 may comprise hot glue dispensers or other adhesives and adhesives. Advantageously, as the cartridge is inserted after the formation of the outer carton, the hot glue poses little risk of melting the pouch body or otherwise compromising the inner pouch body.

Cartridge insert assembly 104 is shown in Figure 5A as comprising cartridge storage assembly 124 and robotic arm assembly 12. Cartridge storage assembly 124 comprises matrix storage member 128 which is configured to include multiple stacks of cartridges, such as, for example, 3x3, 4x3, 4x4, etc. Each stack can include any number of cartridges.

The robotic arm assembly 126 includes handle head 130, suction means 132 and arm member 134. The handle head is positioned at the end of the arm member. Suction means 132 includes regulator valve 136 and pneumatic reservoir 138. The handle head and suction means cooperate to suckably retain the cartridge in the handle head. The arm member comprises a robotic, multi-axis arm capable of moving the cartridge from the cartridge storage assembly to the proper position in an outer carton. In the configuration shown in Figure 5A, a single cartridge is picked up, moved and inserted.

In another embodiment, as shown in Figure 5B, multiple handle heads 130a, 130b may be associated with a single arm member. Specifically, the strap heads are mounted at the end of the arm member, and are capable of laterally relative movement with respect to each other. As such, they are capable of picking up multiple cartridges from matrix 128, so properly inserting the cartridges into adjacent or spaced outer cartons. While two handle heads are demonstrated, it is contemplated that a larger number of heads can be used. Advantageously, the same robot arm assembly may be used and may be adjusted for different sized outer cartons and for differently configured cartridges, as long as the lateral spacing is adjustable.

The operation of such a configuration is shown in Figures 3A through 3F, Figures 4A through 4C and Figure 5. As shown in Figure 3A, the first suction handles 112 take a first outer carton. Referring to Figures 3B and 3C, the cardboard box is located such that the second suction handles 114 take up another outer carton wall, spaced from (or on opposite sides of) the suction handles. In other configurations, this grab by the first and second suction grips may be simultaneous.

Once caught, as shown in Figure 3D, the grab arms are manipulated so that the walls 24 become pivoted in a fully positioned position. Once positioned, a flap folding assembly is employed to first pivot the first and second flaps 44, 46 of the lower end flaps, then the front and rear flaps 40, 42, respectively. At such a time, five of the six walls were articulated. A seal assembly 110 is then employed to ensure that the lower end flaps are properly secured in the hinged position. In the configuration shown in Figure 4A, a cone member is employed. In other embodiments, a glue or adhesive may be applied to the inner or outer surfaces of the various tabs for gluing / adhering the panels together.

Referring to Figures 4A through 4C, for mounting the upper end flaps 26, the partially hinged container is placed on a conveyor. The outer carton approaches an oscillating arm 118 that bends the second side flap 34. Then the deflector guide plate 120 bends the second side flap 36. Subsequently, as shown in Figure 4B, the bending bars 122 fold the front and rear flaps 30, 32 respectively. Once all upper end flaps 26 have been positioned in the fully pivoted / positioned configuration, the cone is employed to secure the flaps in such orientation. In other embodiments, the glue or adhesive or fasteners may be used during or after the pivoting process to keep the tabs in a positioned orientation. With reference to when the outer cartons leave conveyor 116, the units are fully formed and the cartridge is ready for insertion into the cartridge opening 48. Even when a glue or an adhesive is used, the glue or adhesive is typically cooled or dried before inflation or articulation of the bag body inside the outer carton.

Once the outer carton is formed with reference to Figure 5A, the outer carton is directed to the cartridge insert assembly 104. Specifically, the robotic arm assembly is activated to retrieve a cartridge from the cartridge storage assembly. . Specifically, the loop head 130, by suction (or other grip, adhesion, magnetic couplings, physical grip, etc.) picks up a cartridge from the die 128. The arm member then moves from the near area the die to a position where the cartridge covers the cartridge opening 48. The cartridge is then inserted into the cartridge opening, and the edge 55 engages the carton to limit further movement. Typically, the cartridge includes means for maintaining the inserted orientation so that removal requires greater effort than insertion.

Once formed, any number of different methods, identified in the incorporated references, may be used to initiate the completion and use of the formed box pouch assembly. In a specific configuration, cartridge positioning and filling can be accomplished through the one-step process. Specifically, an initial short injection of high pressure air may be used to break the retaining wrap. Once broken, a second air movement (typically of a lower pressure) is used to position the pouch so as to effectively increase the volume of the pouch to that of the outer carton. Typically, the pouch is not pressurized so as to minimize the possibility of damage to the pouch. The container assembly can then be positioned over a conventional vial filler mechanism. In other configurations, the filling process can be used to expand the bag rather than an air volume.

In another embodiment of the box pouch assembly, a specially configured dual nozzle outer carton 200 has been provided. Such a container may be used in combination with the preceding cartridge insert assembly and is configured for use in association with the cartridge of Figure 2. Such a configuration is shown in Figures 7A through 20C.

More specifically, and with reference to Figure 8A, the double nozzle outer carton 200 is formed from the first carton component 202 and the second carton component 204. These carton components are shown in the Figures. 7A and 7B, as voids 201, 203, respectively. The first carton component includes front panel 210, back panel 212, first side panel 214 and second side panel 216. These panels are hinged to form a generally rectangular configuration defining inner surface 217 and outer surface 218. Typically, front panel 210 includes cartridge notch 219. Preferably, the materials from which the outer carton 200 is formed are similar to those of the outer carton 20. It will be understood that the carton components do not are required to be made of the same materials and a first material may be used for the first component of the carton whereas a second material may be used for the second component of the carton.

The second carton box component 224 is shown in Figure 8A as comprising upper panel 220, lower panel 222, outer front panel 224 and outer rear panel 22 6. The panels are sized so that the second component The carton can be hinged in a generally rectangular configuration defining the inner surface 227 and outer surface 228. In addition, the cartridge opening 230 is defined in the upper panel 220 and the outer front panel 224. The cartridge opening includes the front portion 232 and upper portion 234. Front portion 232 substantially matches the cartridge notch 219 in the configuration. The first and second components are sized so that the nested insertion of one component relative to the other facilitates the formation of the double-ended outer carton 200. Specifically, and with reference to Figures 8A through 8D, for mounting the carton and, in turn, the box pouch assembly, the user first pivots each of the first and second components 202, 204 from respective voids 201 and 203, respectively. Thus hinged to generally rectangular components, as shown in Figure 8B, the first carton member 202 is slid into the second carton member 204 so that the outer front panel 224 covers the front panel 210 and so that the outer rear panel 226 covers the rear panel 212. At such time, the cartridge notch 219 substantially corresponds to the front portion 232 of the cartridge opening 230.

Once the two components have been substantially interfaced, the coupling means 206 may be employed to maintain the pivotal and interface position of the two cardboard box components. In the embodiment shown in Figure 8A, the guides 236 may be attached (by adhesive, glue, staples, Velcro, etc.) to the first and second opposing side panels 214, 216. In another embodiment as shown in Figure 11, guides 236 may be coupled to outer front panel 224 and / or outer rear panel 226. In other configurations, such as the configuration of Figures 15Α, 15Β and 16Α through 16C, an edge guide 240 may be provided in one of two components. of the carton and an edge notch 242 may be provided in the other of the two carton components. These two components cooperate to releasably contain the second carton member relative to the first carton member in a predetermined, articulated position. In other configurations, security may be placed at the interface between the cartridge notch 219 and the cartridge opening 230 to keep the carton components in relative position. In still other embodiments, the carton components may be attached together on the overlying walls themselves.

In still other configurations,

the loop openings 213, 223 may be positioned through and defined by each of the rear panel 212 and the outer rear panel 226 respectively. Additionally, to increase the strength of any such handle, the handle insert 246 may be provided. Typically, the loop insert comprises a separate component that fits the openings together and is formed from one. polymer component. In another embodiment, the outer rear panel 226 may include a folded tab 223 which may be extended through the opening 213 and attached to the inner surface of the rear panel 212.

Finally, and with reference to Figures 8C and 8D, the cartridge 22 is inserted into the cartridge opening 230 which is defined by the cartridge opening 230 and cartridge slot 219.

In the configuration of Figures 10A through 10C, the first component may be inserted into the second component in a partially folded configuration. In the case of insertion, the second component is folded in the same way. In turn, the partially interfaced cardboard box components may be shipped in a substantially flat orientation. Once delivered to the final assembly site, the user can articulate each of the components and complete the final assembly. In the configuration shown in Figures 10A through 10C, rear panel 212 and external rear panel 226 are initially placed in an adjacent and interfacing position before folding each of the carton components. With the configuration of Figure 11, front panel 210 and outer front panel 224 are then interfaced before folding each of the two carton components. Schematic representations of such an assembly procedure are shown in Figure 17.

Yet another embodiment of an external dual nozzle carton is shown in Figures 18A through 18F. In these configurations, the first component of the carton is formed but folded. The second cardboard box component is initially combined with a cartridge, but left in the void configuration 203. Subsequently, this configuration can be sent, where, at destination, the user can articulate the first component, then form the second component. around the first component. As the cardboard box is supplied, by forming the second component, the container assembly is fully formed.

In yet another embodiment, the pouch and ring may be assembled during articulation of the double-ended outer carton. Specifically, and as schematically shown in Figure 19, a pouch 52 may be suitably positioned within a first component of the folded carton 202. Once the pouch is positioned, the first component may be inserted into the second component. The nozzle of the pouch corresponds to the opening of the cartridge 230. At such a time, the first and second components may be folded. As far as. Since nozzle 58 extends through aperture 230, ring 50 may be attached when in that folded configuration as shown. Finally, the entire assembly is folded for shipping. The folded configuration can be articulated at the destination before filling.

In a final configuration, as shown in Figure 20, a cardboard box system similar to that disclosed in PCT / GB05 / 004369 called BIB Spinning Drum Disperser invented by the inventor of the present application. The entire specification of this order is incorporated in its entirety by reference. In such a configuration, each cassette 300, 302 includes one of the carton components. The components are sequentially dispensed by the cassettes in such orientation that they can be pivoted and merely converted to the appropriate attached and configured configuration.

The foregoing description merely explains and illustrates the invention and the invention is not limited thereto except to the extent that the appended claims are then limited, as those skilled in the art having disclosure before them will be able to make modifications without deviating from the invention. scope of the invention.

Claims (29)

1 . "PACKAGING ASSEMBLY METHOD", characterized in that it includes: forming a box on the outside with plurality of walls, at least one of the walls containing a slit extending therethrough; and subsequently inserting a cartridge into the opening within it includes a bag whose nozzle fits close to the collar, where the bag or case is positioned within the box which is allowed access through the nozzle thereof. 2. "PACKING ASSEMBLY METHOD" according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes the process of forming the carton, consisting of plurality of walls, plurality of flaps (edge, edge), plurality of parts. upper and lower tabs, where the cartridge is disposed within various upper and lower tabs; articulating the outer container walls within a detached position, defining the configuration substantially rectangular cubically by placing the ends of the tabs, juxtaposed; fixing the underside of the flaps juxtaposed; articulating the upper part of the tabs juxtaposed; and fixing the bottom and top of the flaps juxtaposed 3. "PACKING ASSEMBLY METHOD" as claimed in 2, which provides for the process of placing the top and bottom of the flaps, characterized in that it includes the procedure of gluing both the bottom and top parts to each other. others, and the procedure for protecting both the lower and upper parts, including the process of bonding the upper and lower parts together. 4. "PACKING ASSEMBLY METHOD" according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the procedure of forming an outer casing which includes: producing the first casing component having a front panel, a rear panel, two side panels; producing the second housing component having a top panel, a top panel and a front outer panel to a front inner panel; and inserting the first box into the second box so that the outer front panel overlays the front panel and the rear exterior of the panel covers the rear panel. 5. "PACKING ASSEMBLY METHOD" as claimed in 4, characterized in that it includes the procedure of securing the first component of the box with the second component of the same. 6. "PACKING ASSEMBLY METHOD" as claimed in 1, including: precisely releasing the cartridge from the plurality of cartridges with a robotic arm: moving the robotic arm so that the cartridge is removed from the plurality from other cartridges position the cartridge near the slot; direct the cartridge into the slot until the cartridge fits snugly into the slot; and release the robotic arm cartridge. 7. "PACKING ASSEMBLY METHOD" as claimed in 1, further including: injecting air into the cartridge nozzle; and inflate the bag to the same volume as the outer case. 8. "PACKING ASSEMBLY METHOD" as claimed in 7, further including the procedure of inflating with air below the air pressure during the injection process. 9. "METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF A PACKAGING", characterized in that it is used for the assembly of several packages includes: formation of at least two outer cartons, each outer carton containing a plurality of walls, at least one of the walls contains a slit extending through it; accurately releasing at least two cartridges in an oriented location separate from the plurality of robotic arm cartridges, where the cartridge includes a bag containing a nozzle attached to the neck and is positioned within an outer casing accessible through the nozzle disposed on the outside of the outer casing; moving the robotic arm to withdraw the cartridge from the plurality of cartridges; optionally adjusting the space for at least two cartridges so that each cartridge is positioned next to each respective slot of at least two outer casings; direct at least two cartridges into the slot until each cartridge fits snugly into the slot; and drop at least two cartridges from the robotic arm one at a time. 10. "PACKET ASSEMBLY METHOD" as claimed in 9, including the process of directing at least two cartridges, one at a time, and including the simultaneous directioning process of at least two cartridges one at a time. 11. "PACKAGING ASSEMBLY METHOD" as claimed in 9, characterized in that it provides for the procedure of adjusting space for at least two cartridges and includes the procedure of laterally moving at least two cartridges together and one separate from the other. 12. "PACK MOUNTING SYSTEM", characterized in that it provides for an outer box forming another box with a slit disposed through at least one of the walls; and inserting a cartridge positioned at the lower end of the outer case, describing the task and inserting the cartridge and inserting it into the slot, the cartridge consists of an edge collar, a bag-shaped bag and a nozzle, where the nozzle is attached to the collar, and is wrapped around the body of the package positioned below the collar. 13. "PACK MOUNTING SYSTEM" as claimed in 12, characterized by the fact that the outer housing includes a plurality of walls, plurality of upper flaps and plurality of lower flaps including: a bag handle and a task expanding to obtain handles structurally configured to hold opposite walls of the outer casing; a security tab is structured and configured to secure, secure the top and bottom tabs of another outer casing, next seal the top tabs next to each other, and seal the bottom tabs next to each other 14. "PACK MOUNTING SYSTEM" according to claim 12, characterized in that it has the outer housing including the first and second housing components which includes: means for inserting the first component into the second housing component a in order to assume the substantially rectangular cubic configuration including the upper wall surface part, the lower wall part, the opposite sides of the walls, the front part of the wall and the rear part thereof. 15. "PACK MOUNTING SYSTEM" according to claim 14, characterized in that it includes the means for securing the first outer housing component to the second outer housing component and inserting them. 16. "PACK MOUNTING SYSTEM" as claimed in 12, characterized in that it includes the task of inserting the cartridge: with the activity of a robotic arm having a main press and means for grasping the cartridge, the arm robotic has at least three distinct levels of movement; The cartridge stocking task is associated with the activity of the robotic arm, the cartridge stock is configured to be released, maintaining the plurality of cartridges to be released sequentially by the mentioned means. 17. "DOUBLE PACK OF A PACKAGING", where the box is an outer box and is used together with the function of the package, characterized in that it provides a first component of the outer box having a front panel, a rear panel, two sides from the panel a second outer casing component has an upper panel, a lower panel, an outer front panel, and an outer rear panel; and a slot extending at least from the first outer casing to the second, the slot shall be of such size that the cartridge may include the first outer casing component which is positioned within the second outer casing component of such a casing. such that the front panel and the front exterior of the panel are coated to substantially assume the configuration of a rectangular cube containing six walls. 18. "DOUBLE PACK OF A PACK" as claimed in 17, characterized in that it provides for the slot and includes: the cartridge slot positioned over the second component of the outer casing, the cartridge slot having a front portion over the panel outer front and top over the top panel, and the cartridge slot positioned over the first component front panel, so that the cartridge slot corresponds to the front of the cartridge opening when the housing has pivot configuration. 19. "DOUBLE BATH OF A PACKAGING", as claimed in 17, characterized in that it envisages joining the first component of the outer casing to the second. 20. "DOUBLE PACK OF A PACKAGING" as claimed in 19, characterized in that it includes the joining of means of at least one flap extending from one end of one of the panels of the second component of the box, and means attach at least one tab to the first box component. 21. "DOUBLE PACK OF A PACK" as claimed in 19, characterized in that it provides the joining means: at least one flap positioned over the lower end of the first side of the panel and the second side of the panel. at least one corresponding slot positioned at the respective side end of the upper and lower panel surface includes communication of at least one tab with its respective slot. 22. "DOUBLE PACK OF A PACK" as claimed in 17, characterized in that it includes: the slit handle positioned on the rear panel of the first component of the outer casing; the slit handle positioned at the rear of the outer panel, including the back panel slot handle that corresponds to the outer rear panel slot handle. 23. "DOUBLE BATH OF A PACKAGE" as claimed in 22, characterized in that it also includes the slit handle and in addition, the handle inserted at least partially over the circumference of each handle of the rear panel the handle of the slit. slit of the outer back. 24. "DOUBLE PACK OF A PACK" as claimed in 17, characterized in that it includes the outer rear panel slot handle including the tab secured through the rear panel slot handle and secured to the inner surface of the rear panel . 25. "DOUBLE BATH OF A PACKAGING" as claimed in 17, wherein it provides that the material from which the first box component is formed is different from the material from which the second box component is formed. 26. "PACKAGING", characterized in that it includes: the outer casing sheath includes: a first outer casing component comprising a front panel, a rear panel, first panel side and second panel side; a second outer casing member comprising an upper surface of the panel, the lower part of the panel, and the front outer part of the panel and the outer rear panel, a slit extending through at least the first and second outer casing, the size shall be be sufficient to hold the cartridge once the first housing component is positioned within the second housing component such that the front panel and the outer front panel are positioned to coat them in order to rectangular cubic shape configuration consisting of six walls; and a cartridge coupled to the outer casing and positioned in said slot, the cartridge includes a collar that is snapped to the slot, a bag containing a body and a nozzle, the nozzle being coupled next to the collar, the bag being placed within the casing and the nozzle being fitted to the outside of the box. 27. "PACKAGING" as claimed in 26, characterized in that it includes the body of the package which is collapsible so that a substantial footprint corresponding to the collar can be obtained, the slot further includes the preservation of the extended cover over at least one portion of the bag to maintain the folding configuration. 28. "PACKAGING" as claimed in 27, characterized in that it provides a bag that is secured within a foldable flat surface configuration. 29. "PACKAGING" according to claim 26, characterized by the fact that it has a collar that includes an edge where the cartridge slot is attached, in addition it includes the insertion into the outer double sheath of the outer casing.