CA2060784A1 - Packaging component for accommodation of longitudinal items - Google Patents
Packaging component for accommodation of longitudinal itemsInfo
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Abstract
Abstract A carrier sheet (2), together with a shaped sheet (3), defines the limits of numerous adjacent chambers (4), which are open at their faces, for the accommodation of longitudinal items, such as, for example, ampules or bottles (17). Preferably, a securing element in the form of a securing strap (11, 11'), which is able to be folded inwards to hold the item in a fixed position, is arranged on both ends of the chambers. The individual chambers have preferably a polygonal cross section with at least five corners. (Figure 6)
Description
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PDI,025/03.0l.92 Dividella AG, C~1-9472 Grabs Packaging Component for Accommodation ~f Longitudinal Items.
The invention concerns a packaging component for accepting longitudinal items, in particular ampules, according to the preamble to claim l. These types of packaging components often form an insert for a robust box, thus protecting the items to be packed from knocks and shocks and avoiding mutual contact. These types of packaging inserts are also refered to as corrugated components.
With most of the known packaging components, the longitudinal items are introduced into the corrugations between the individual chambers, as, Eor example, is portrayed in CH-A-263 453 or in FR-A-l 049 050. The ampules are thus, after opening of the package, not protected over their entire circumference, and stabilisation of the ampules axially is not provided for. This is a disadvantage in that, when opening the box lid, the individual ampules could fall out, indeed in numerous directions depending on the nature of the packaging.
It is therefore a purpose of the invention to create a packaging component of the type mentioned in the introduction, with which the longitudinal items are protected over their entire outer diameter, and at the same time are stabilised longitudinally. The manufacture and filling of the packaging components shall be as simple as possible so that they will also be suitable for automatic packaging lines.
This purpose is, according to the invention, solved with a packaging component which possesses the features in claim l.
2~6~784 Depending on the nature of the item, the securing element can be arranged either on both ends or only on one end of the chambers. With that, the chamber openings can be closed off in the simplest way, without the need either for an additional part or for a glueing operation. The manufacture of the securing element ensues integrally with the carrier sheet. The folding action required permits automation in the packaging line by relatively simple means. An item which is packed in this way is protected all around, also after removal or opening of the outer packaging, and will not fall out of the chamber, even when held in the vertical position.
The outer packaging can, for example, be a separate box, a shrink foil or can even form a part of the carrier sheet, as is portrayed in FR-A-1 049 050.
Particularly advantageous fixing of the items results if the carrier sheet protrudes, at least on one side, beyond the shaped sheet and if the securing element is a foldable securing strip, with a bent over section, which is arranged on the extended carrier sheet and which extends over numerous chambers, the bent over section at least partly closing the openings. The extension of the carrier sheet by the securing strip in this way forms a kind of shock protection in the longitudinal direction. This type of securing strip can be arranged at both ends of the chambers. If the items possess a section which protrudes out of the chamber such as, for example, the tips of the ampules, apertures in the securing strips and/or the bent over sections can be arranged in the region of each chamber opening. These apertures can extend over the folded edge between the securing strips and the bent over sections and the bent over section can be directed towards the carrier sheet. The securing strip is, with that, inclined in relation to the carrier sheet, the ampule tips being held in the openings. Thus, the relatively delicate ampule tips are also well protected.
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A securing element can also be formed relatively simply in that a securing strap, which is able to be folded away from the original lirniting wall towards the inside of the chamber, is cut out of the shaped sheet at least on one end of the chamber. This step, too, permits blocking off of the chamber opening, enabling in addition a stiffening of the chamber cross section. The securing strap can be formed through an incision, running parallel to the rim of the chamber, at the end of the chamber.
In many cases it is practical if a securing strap is cut out of the shaped sheet on both ends of the chambers. If ampules with approximately cylindrical ampule bodies and with an ampule tip form the contents of the packaging, the securing straps, in their folded over condition, can form a support bed for the tips on one end of the chambers. With that, the ampule tips rest on the folded straps, the latter simultaneously holding the ampules bodies firmly in the longitudinal direction.
Further advantages can be achieved if the chambers are cut out on one end, adjoining the securing straps. In this way the contents of the packaging are clearly visible from the outside and if necessary labelling can also be read without the need for removal from the chambers. Naturally, appropriate cutouts can be arranged at any position on the chambers. The cutouts can form a decorative feature at the same time.
It is particularly advantageous if the chambers possess a polygonal cross section, with at least five corners. In this way, items with a circular cross section can be held well, a stiffening of the chambers also being produced at the same time. The chambers have, with particular advantage, a hexagonal a cross section, but could also have an octagonal form.
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Further advantages and individual features of the invention result from the following description and from the drawings.
~amely:
igure 1 a perspective representation of a packaging component before folding over of the securing elements, igure 2 the packaging component according to figure 1 with an ampule secured in the chamber, igure 3 a view of the rear of the packaging component according to figure 2, igure 4 a cross section through an alternative embodiment, igure 5 a perspective representation of a packaging component with a support bed for ampules, and igure 6 a perspective representation of an alternative embodiment.
The packaging component according to figure 1 comprises, in principle, a carrier sheet 2, and a shaped sheet 3 which is attached to it. These sheets can comprise cardboard, plastic or a laminate of differing materials. The shaped sheet 3 is already folded in the form of a meander and is glued or welded to the carrier sheet. With that, parallel, adjacent, prismatic chambers 4 are formed which possess openings 5 and 5' at their faces. In the case of the embodiment in question, the side walls of the chambers already possess fold lines 13, in order that a sexagonal chamber shape can be formed from the rectangular shape. It would also be conceivable to form 20607g~
the chambers 4 not angularly, but rounded-off and wave shaped.
The deformation of the shaped sheet and its connection with the carrier sheet ensues during a preceding working step, different methods of applica-tion being able to be employed.
It is thus possible, for example, to process individual sheets. Continuous manufacture is, however, also conceivable, the carrier sheets and the shaped sheets being withdrawn from rollers and the individual chambers 4 being continuously created. ~ubsequently, separation of the material strip into individual sheets ensues.
The carrier sheet 2 is extended outwards over the entire width of the shaped sheet 3. A securing strip 7 and a bent over section 8 join directly onto this extension, in the same plane~ Once again, fold lines 9 are arranged between the bent over section 8, the securing strip 7 and the extension 6.
Apertures 10 are cut out of the axial extensions of the individual chamberc 4, which, with this embodiment, extend beyond the securing strip 7 onto the bent over section 8. The configuration and arrangement of these apertures is, however, very dependent on the items which are to be secured within the chambers 4.
~n addition, incisions are made on the rear end of the chambers 4 which run parallel to the outer edge, from which a securing strap 11 is formed from the shaped sheet 3 at each chamber. These incisions 12 are preferably made before deformation of the shaped sheet.
Figure 2 shows the packaging component according to figure I
after filling with an ampule 1. Before the filling procedure, pressure is exerted upon the upper side of the chamber 4 in the direction of the arrow a, the side walls of the chambers 206078~
being ~inked outwards along the fold lines 13 to give the chambers a honeycomb like, hexagonal configuration.
Naturally, the side walls of the chambers 4 can be kinked at numerous points so that the chambers can assume an almost circular confi~ration.
Prior to filli~g, the bent over section 8 can furthermore be folded in relation to the securing strip 7 and the securing strip can in turn be folded towards the openings 5 of the chambers. With that, a ramp shaped configuration arises, according to figure 2, the bent over section 8 being directed towards the extension 6 and partly blocking off the openings 5.
The apertures 10 now form an opening to accommodate the ampule tips 14, which are protected by this arrangement.
Since the hexagonal chambers have the tendency to return to the rectangular configuration according to figure 1, the ampules will be held by the chamber walls under tension so that the ampules are not even able to rotate about their own axis. After a chamber has been filled, the securing strap 11 is folded towards the centre of the chamber, as can be observed in figure 3. The securing strap 11 forms a block in the chamber opening 5' in this way, and prevents the ampules 1 from slipping out to the rear. The ampules or, as the case may be, other longitudinal items such as technical devices etc., are protected in this way on all sides and can be packaged in a simple way.
Naturally, the securing elements on the chamber openings can be formed in a totally different way. Thus, for example, it would be possible to form the bent over section 8 with such a width that the openings 5 are completely closed off. Figure 4 shows an embodiment with which the bent over section 8 is not aligned towards the extension 6, but is aligned away from 2~078~
this. With that, the securing strip 7 runs parallel to the plane of the extension 6. The securing strlp could, on the other hand, however, also be so shaped so that it forms a protective chamber, almost closed from all sides, for the ampule tips. For this purpose, an additional wall section must be arranged between the extension 6 and the securing strip 7, the width of which approximately corresponds to the width of the bent over section 8.
Figure 5 shows an embodiment of a packaging component with which the securing element is formed from the shaped sheet on both ends of the chambers. The three chambers 4a, 4b, and 4c are portrayed at different stages of their deformation. The carrier sheet 2 has approximately the same width as the shaped sheet 3. The packaging contents are here likewise ampules 1, possessing an ampule tip 14.
The chamber 4a has, in cross section, approximately the same initial shape as is shown in figure 1. At the rear end of the chamber the incision 12 forms a securing strap 11. The incision 12' is arranged at a greater spacing from the outer edge than the incision 12. However, it likewise defines a type of securing strap which assumes the function of a support bed 15.
The chamber 4b has already been deformed along the side fold line 13 into a hexagonal cross section. Before an ampule can be inserted into this type of chamber the support bed 15 must be folded inwards. Now the ampule 1 can be inserted from the rear, the tip 14 of which comes to rest on the support bed 15. At the same time the support bed forms a mechanical stop for the shoulder part of the ampule 1. This position is portrayed in the case of chamber 4c. Now only the securing strap 11 remains to be folded inwards in order to support the 2Q~078~
ampule 1 at its base. The ampule tip 14 is also optimally supported with this embodiment.
In the case of the embodiment according to figure 6, securing straps 11 and L1' are likewise portrayed on both ends of the chambers 4. ~ere, the contents of the packaging are not ampules, but are approximately cylindrical bottles 17 with a closure cap 18. A cutout 16, which extends in width somewhat in the form of a trapezium~ adjoins the securing straps 11'.
Naturally, the cutout can possess another shape, and a uniform shape could still adjoin the securing straps 11. The cutout facilitates extraction of the bottles on the one hand, and enables easy identification of the contents of the packaging. Similar cutouts could naturally also be applied to other embodiments.
PDI,025/03.0l.92 Dividella AG, C~1-9472 Grabs Packaging Component for Accommodation ~f Longitudinal Items.
The invention concerns a packaging component for accepting longitudinal items, in particular ampules, according to the preamble to claim l. These types of packaging components often form an insert for a robust box, thus protecting the items to be packed from knocks and shocks and avoiding mutual contact. These types of packaging inserts are also refered to as corrugated components.
With most of the known packaging components, the longitudinal items are introduced into the corrugations between the individual chambers, as, Eor example, is portrayed in CH-A-263 453 or in FR-A-l 049 050. The ampules are thus, after opening of the package, not protected over their entire circumference, and stabilisation of the ampules axially is not provided for. This is a disadvantage in that, when opening the box lid, the individual ampules could fall out, indeed in numerous directions depending on the nature of the packaging.
It is therefore a purpose of the invention to create a packaging component of the type mentioned in the introduction, with which the longitudinal items are protected over their entire outer diameter, and at the same time are stabilised longitudinally. The manufacture and filling of the packaging components shall be as simple as possible so that they will also be suitable for automatic packaging lines.
This purpose is, according to the invention, solved with a packaging component which possesses the features in claim l.
2~6~784 Depending on the nature of the item, the securing element can be arranged either on both ends or only on one end of the chambers. With that, the chamber openings can be closed off in the simplest way, without the need either for an additional part or for a glueing operation. The manufacture of the securing element ensues integrally with the carrier sheet. The folding action required permits automation in the packaging line by relatively simple means. An item which is packed in this way is protected all around, also after removal or opening of the outer packaging, and will not fall out of the chamber, even when held in the vertical position.
The outer packaging can, for example, be a separate box, a shrink foil or can even form a part of the carrier sheet, as is portrayed in FR-A-1 049 050.
Particularly advantageous fixing of the items results if the carrier sheet protrudes, at least on one side, beyond the shaped sheet and if the securing element is a foldable securing strip, with a bent over section, which is arranged on the extended carrier sheet and which extends over numerous chambers, the bent over section at least partly closing the openings. The extension of the carrier sheet by the securing strip in this way forms a kind of shock protection in the longitudinal direction. This type of securing strip can be arranged at both ends of the chambers. If the items possess a section which protrudes out of the chamber such as, for example, the tips of the ampules, apertures in the securing strips and/or the bent over sections can be arranged in the region of each chamber opening. These apertures can extend over the folded edge between the securing strips and the bent over sections and the bent over section can be directed towards the carrier sheet. The securing strip is, with that, inclined in relation to the carrier sheet, the ampule tips being held in the openings. Thus, the relatively delicate ampule tips are also well protected.
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A securing element can also be formed relatively simply in that a securing strap, which is able to be folded away from the original lirniting wall towards the inside of the chamber, is cut out of the shaped sheet at least on one end of the chamber. This step, too, permits blocking off of the chamber opening, enabling in addition a stiffening of the chamber cross section. The securing strap can be formed through an incision, running parallel to the rim of the chamber, at the end of the chamber.
In many cases it is practical if a securing strap is cut out of the shaped sheet on both ends of the chambers. If ampules with approximately cylindrical ampule bodies and with an ampule tip form the contents of the packaging, the securing straps, in their folded over condition, can form a support bed for the tips on one end of the chambers. With that, the ampule tips rest on the folded straps, the latter simultaneously holding the ampules bodies firmly in the longitudinal direction.
Further advantages can be achieved if the chambers are cut out on one end, adjoining the securing straps. In this way the contents of the packaging are clearly visible from the outside and if necessary labelling can also be read without the need for removal from the chambers. Naturally, appropriate cutouts can be arranged at any position on the chambers. The cutouts can form a decorative feature at the same time.
It is particularly advantageous if the chambers possess a polygonal cross section, with at least five corners. In this way, items with a circular cross section can be held well, a stiffening of the chambers also being produced at the same time. The chambers have, with particular advantage, a hexagonal a cross section, but could also have an octagonal form.
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Further advantages and individual features of the invention result from the following description and from the drawings.
~amely:
igure 1 a perspective representation of a packaging component before folding over of the securing elements, igure 2 the packaging component according to figure 1 with an ampule secured in the chamber, igure 3 a view of the rear of the packaging component according to figure 2, igure 4 a cross section through an alternative embodiment, igure 5 a perspective representation of a packaging component with a support bed for ampules, and igure 6 a perspective representation of an alternative embodiment.
The packaging component according to figure 1 comprises, in principle, a carrier sheet 2, and a shaped sheet 3 which is attached to it. These sheets can comprise cardboard, plastic or a laminate of differing materials. The shaped sheet 3 is already folded in the form of a meander and is glued or welded to the carrier sheet. With that, parallel, adjacent, prismatic chambers 4 are formed which possess openings 5 and 5' at their faces. In the case of the embodiment in question, the side walls of the chambers already possess fold lines 13, in order that a sexagonal chamber shape can be formed from the rectangular shape. It would also be conceivable to form 20607g~
the chambers 4 not angularly, but rounded-off and wave shaped.
The deformation of the shaped sheet and its connection with the carrier sheet ensues during a preceding working step, different methods of applica-tion being able to be employed.
It is thus possible, for example, to process individual sheets. Continuous manufacture is, however, also conceivable, the carrier sheets and the shaped sheets being withdrawn from rollers and the individual chambers 4 being continuously created. ~ubsequently, separation of the material strip into individual sheets ensues.
The carrier sheet 2 is extended outwards over the entire width of the shaped sheet 3. A securing strip 7 and a bent over section 8 join directly onto this extension, in the same plane~ Once again, fold lines 9 are arranged between the bent over section 8, the securing strip 7 and the extension 6.
Apertures 10 are cut out of the axial extensions of the individual chamberc 4, which, with this embodiment, extend beyond the securing strip 7 onto the bent over section 8. The configuration and arrangement of these apertures is, however, very dependent on the items which are to be secured within the chambers 4.
~n addition, incisions are made on the rear end of the chambers 4 which run parallel to the outer edge, from which a securing strap 11 is formed from the shaped sheet 3 at each chamber. These incisions 12 are preferably made before deformation of the shaped sheet.
Figure 2 shows the packaging component according to figure I
after filling with an ampule 1. Before the filling procedure, pressure is exerted upon the upper side of the chamber 4 in the direction of the arrow a, the side walls of the chambers 206078~
being ~inked outwards along the fold lines 13 to give the chambers a honeycomb like, hexagonal configuration.
Naturally, the side walls of the chambers 4 can be kinked at numerous points so that the chambers can assume an almost circular confi~ration.
Prior to filli~g, the bent over section 8 can furthermore be folded in relation to the securing strip 7 and the securing strip can in turn be folded towards the openings 5 of the chambers. With that, a ramp shaped configuration arises, according to figure 2, the bent over section 8 being directed towards the extension 6 and partly blocking off the openings 5.
The apertures 10 now form an opening to accommodate the ampule tips 14, which are protected by this arrangement.
Since the hexagonal chambers have the tendency to return to the rectangular configuration according to figure 1, the ampules will be held by the chamber walls under tension so that the ampules are not even able to rotate about their own axis. After a chamber has been filled, the securing strap 11 is folded towards the centre of the chamber, as can be observed in figure 3. The securing strap 11 forms a block in the chamber opening 5' in this way, and prevents the ampules 1 from slipping out to the rear. The ampules or, as the case may be, other longitudinal items such as technical devices etc., are protected in this way on all sides and can be packaged in a simple way.
Naturally, the securing elements on the chamber openings can be formed in a totally different way. Thus, for example, it would be possible to form the bent over section 8 with such a width that the openings 5 are completely closed off. Figure 4 shows an embodiment with which the bent over section 8 is not aligned towards the extension 6, but is aligned away from 2~078~
this. With that, the securing strip 7 runs parallel to the plane of the extension 6. The securing strlp could, on the other hand, however, also be so shaped so that it forms a protective chamber, almost closed from all sides, for the ampule tips. For this purpose, an additional wall section must be arranged between the extension 6 and the securing strip 7, the width of which approximately corresponds to the width of the bent over section 8.
Figure 5 shows an embodiment of a packaging component with which the securing element is formed from the shaped sheet on both ends of the chambers. The three chambers 4a, 4b, and 4c are portrayed at different stages of their deformation. The carrier sheet 2 has approximately the same width as the shaped sheet 3. The packaging contents are here likewise ampules 1, possessing an ampule tip 14.
The chamber 4a has, in cross section, approximately the same initial shape as is shown in figure 1. At the rear end of the chamber the incision 12 forms a securing strap 11. The incision 12' is arranged at a greater spacing from the outer edge than the incision 12. However, it likewise defines a type of securing strap which assumes the function of a support bed 15.
The chamber 4b has already been deformed along the side fold line 13 into a hexagonal cross section. Before an ampule can be inserted into this type of chamber the support bed 15 must be folded inwards. Now the ampule 1 can be inserted from the rear, the tip 14 of which comes to rest on the support bed 15. At the same time the support bed forms a mechanical stop for the shoulder part of the ampule 1. This position is portrayed in the case of chamber 4c. Now only the securing strap 11 remains to be folded inwards in order to support the 2Q~078~
ampule 1 at its base. The ampule tip 14 is also optimally supported with this embodiment.
In the case of the embodiment according to figure 6, securing straps 11 and L1' are likewise portrayed on both ends of the chambers 4. ~ere, the contents of the packaging are not ampules, but are approximately cylindrical bottles 17 with a closure cap 18. A cutout 16, which extends in width somewhat in the form of a trapezium~ adjoins the securing straps 11'.
Naturally, the cutout can possess another shape, and a uniform shape could still adjoin the securing straps 11. The cutout facilitates extraction of the bottles on the one hand, and enables easy identification of the contents of the packaging. Similar cutouts could naturally also be applied to other embodiments.
Claims (9)
1. Packaging component, comprising a carrier sheet (2) and a shaped sheet (3) which is fastened to it and which defines the limits, with the carrier sheet, of numerous adjacent chambers (4) which are open a-t their faces, for the accommodation of longitudinal items, in particular ampules (1), characterized in that a securing element (7, 11), which is connected to the carrier sheet (2) or to the shaped sheet (3) and which is able to be folded in front of the chamber opening (5, 5') in order to hold the item in a fixed position, is arranged at least on one end of the chambers.
2. Packaging component according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrier sheet (2) protrudes beyond the shaped sheet (3) at least on one side and that the securing element is a foldable securing strip (7) with a bent over section (8), the securing element being arranged on the elongated carrier sheet and extending along numerous chambers, the bent over section (8) at least partly closing off the openings (5).
3. Packaging component according to claim 2, characterized in that an aperture (10) is arranged in the securing strip (7) and/or in the bent over section (8) in the area of each chamber opening (5).
4. Packaging component according to claim 3, characterized in that the apertures (10) extend over the fold line between the securing strip (7) and the bent over section (8) and that the bent over section is directed towards the carrier sheet (2).
5. Packaging component according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that a securing strap (11), which is able to be folded out of the original limiting wall of the chamber towards the inside of the chamber, is cut out of the shaped sheet (3) at least on one end of the chambers.
6. Packaging component according to claim 1, characterized in that a securing strap, which is able to be folded out of the original limiting wall of the chamber towards the inside of the chamber, is cut out of the shaped sheet on both ends of the chambers.
7. Packaging component according to claims 5 or 6, characterized in that the securing strap (11) is formed by an incision (12), which runs parallel to the outer edge of the chamber, at the end of the chamber.
8. Packaging component according to claim 6 for the packaging of ampules with an approximately cylindrical ampule body and with an ampule tip, characterized in that the securing straps on one end of the chambers form, in a folded condition, a support bed for the ampule tips.
9. Packaging component according to claims 5 or 6, characterized in that the chambers are cut out on one end adjoining the securing straps.
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