EP0229061A1 - A device for the packaging of objects - Google Patents

A device for the packaging of objects

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Publication number
EP0229061A1
EP0229061A1 EP19850904497 EP85904497A EP0229061A1 EP 0229061 A1 EP0229061 A1 EP 0229061A1 EP 19850904497 EP19850904497 EP 19850904497 EP 85904497 A EP85904497 A EP 85904497A EP 0229061 A1 EP0229061 A1 EP 0229061A1
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Prior art keywords
hollow body
lid
recited
objects
cut flowers
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German (de)
French (fr)
Inventor
John Dan Levy
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MAIL FLOWER AB
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MAIL FLOWER AB
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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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/50—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
    • B65D85/505—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage for cut flowers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a device for the packaging of objects, e.g. cut flowers, the device comprising a hollow body with a bottom and a lid.
  • Prior Art devices for the packaging of cut flowers are not suited for the mailing of one or more cut flowers, for which reason no suitable alternative to so-called Interflora (R) and similar flower relay services has hitherto been available.
  • the package must not only be strong but must also be capable of providing a suitable presentation environment for the cut flowers.
  • the object of the present invention is to realise such a package.
  • the device described by way of introduction is characterised by a support pin extending between the bottom and the lid for supporting the object or objects centrally within the hollow body.
  • the bottom is integral as a unit with the hollow body and the lid is removable.
  • a bottom cup is disposed in the hollow body for central guidance of the support.
  • the bottom cup is provided with a spongelike insert which is moisture-retentive and in which the object or objects may be stuck.
  • the hollow body is thin-walled and is of approximately the same length as the object.
  • the support extends between the bottom cup and the lid.
  • the hollow body is hexagonal and is provided with spaced-apart rigidifying throats; The bottom cup fits with play into the hollow body, while the lid fits into the end of the hollow body.
  • the hollow body, the bottom cup and the lid are manufactured of a thin-walled and transparent plastics material.
  • ADVANTAGES The major advantage afforded by the package according to the present invention is that a number of cut flowers can be sent as a normal postal consignment and thereby reach an addressee in a very short time, at least in those countries which enjoy an efficient postal service.
  • the package according to the present invention is also capable of retaining the freshness of the cut flowers, as a result of the provision of the moisture-retentive insert.
  • the package is strong and nevertheless easy to handle on insertion of the cut flowers therein.
  • the package may advantageously be manufactured of a wholly transparent material, thus affording the further advantage that the package will be handled with considerable care, since visible cut flowers evoke care on the part of most of those who handle them.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING The nature of the present invention and its aspects will be more readily understood from the following brief description of the accompanying Drawing, and discussion relating thereto.
  • Fig. 1 is a side elevation of one embodiment of a device according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a section in the direction of the arrows II-II in Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a section through a bottom portion for the device according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a section through a lid portion for the device according to the present invention.
  • the embodiment of the present invention shown on the Drawing consists essentially of a hollow body 1 of a length adapted to suit its purpose.
  • the hollow body 1 is of a slightly flattened hexagonal cross-section.
  • the hollow body 1 is manufactured of a thin, transparent plastics material, so-called high notch-value PVC.
  • the hollow body consists of two cup-like halves which are interconnected along a flange 2extending along the length and ends of each half. Connection of the two halves along the flange 2 may be effected by welding or gluing.
  • Rigidifying members 3 in the form of throats are disposed in spaced-apart relationship along the hollow body.
  • the hollow body is open at its one end 4.
  • the members 3 may be in the form of throats or bulges, or both.
  • a bottom portion 5 is insertable into the hollow body 1 through the open end 4, is preferably manufactured of the same material as the hollow body, and has a depression 6 with a central hole 7.
  • a support pin 11 extends between the bottom 5 and the lid 8 and is preferably anchored in the hole 7 in the bottom 5.
  • Snap lock means may suitably be disposed in or on the pin 11 for cooperation with the edges of the hole 7.
  • a support member 12 may be disposed in the bottom 5 and preferably consists of a per se known moisture absorbing sponge material. The stalks of cut flowers may be inserted into the support member 12, whereafter the cut flowers may be suitably anchored to the support pin 11 in order, as far as is possible, to remain free of contact with the inner surface of the hollow body 1.
  • the suppport pin 11 and the support member 12 with the cut flowers are inserted into the hollow body 1. It should here be observed that the length of the suppport pin 11 is such that its end extends into the bottom hole 10 in the lid 8, when the lid 8 is pressed into the open end 4 of the hollow body 1.
  • the grip between the lid 8 and the hollow body 1 can be sufficient for a reliable closing of the package, but, if desired, the lid 8 may be glued, welded or taped fast to the hollow body 1.
  • the hollow body 1 Once the hollow body 1 has been provided with a suitable address label or the like, it can be sent through the post to an addressee.

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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Botany (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Evolutionary Biology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Marine Sciences & Fisheries (AREA)
  • Toxicology (AREA)
  • Zoology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Packging For Living Organisms, Food Or Medicinal Products That Are Sensitive To Environmental Conditiond (AREA)
  • Containers And Plastic Fillers For Packaging (AREA)

Abstract

Dispositif permettant d'envoyer par la poste des fleurs coupées, comprenant un corps creux pourvu d'un fond et d'un couvercle, et une tige de support s'étendant entre le fond et le couvercle pour supporter les fleurs coupées au centre du corps creux.Device for sending cut flowers by post, comprising a hollow body provided with a bottom and a cover, and a support rod extending between the bottom and the cover to support the cut flowers in the center of the body hollow.

Description

A DEVICE FOR THE PACKAGING OF OBJECTS
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a device for the packaging of objects, e.g. cut flowers, the device comprising a hollow body with a bottom and a lid. BACKGROUND ART
Prior Art devices for the packaging of cut flowers are not suited for the mailing of one or more cut flowers, for which reason no suitable alternative to so-called Interflora (R) and similar flower relay services has hitherto been available. The package must not only be strong but must also be capable of providing a suitable presentation environment for the cut flowers. OBJECT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to realise such a package. SOLUTION
This object is achieved according to the present invention in that the device described by way of introduction is characterised by a support pin extending between the bottom and the lid for supporting the object or objects centrally within the hollow body. The bottom is integral as a unit with the hollow body and the lid is removable. A bottom cup is disposed in the hollow body for central guidance of the support. The bottom cup is provided with a spongelike insert which is moisture-retentive and in which the object or objects may be stuck. The hollow body is thin-walled and is of approximately the same length as the object. The support extends between the bottom cup and the lid. The hollow body is hexagonal and is provided with spaced-apart rigidifying throats; The bottom cup fits with play into the hollow body, while the lid fits into the end of the hollow body. Preferably, the hollow body, the bottom cup and the lid are manufactured of a thin-walled and transparent plastics material. ADVANTAGES The major advantage afforded by the package according to the present invention is that a number of cut flowers can be sent as a normal postal consignment and thereby reach an addressee in a very short time, at least in those countries which enjoy an efficient postal service. The package according to the present invention is also capable of retaining the freshness of the cut flowers, as a result of the provision of the moisture-retentive insert. Moreover, the package is strong and nevertheless easy to handle on insertion of the cut flowers therein.
Closing of the package is extremely simple. Furthermore, the package may advantageously be manufactured of a wholly transparent material, thus affording the further advantage that the package will be handled with considerable care, since visible cut flowers evoke care on the part of most of those who handle them. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING . The nature of the present invention and its aspects will be more readily understood from the following brief description of the accompanying Drawing, and discussion relating thereto.
In the accompanying Drawing:
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of one embodiment of a device according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a section in the direction of the arrows II-II in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a section through a bottom portion for the device according to the present invention; and Fig. 4 is a section through a lid portion for the device according to the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The embodiment of the present invention shown on the Drawing consists essentially of a hollow body 1 of a length adapted to suit its purpose. As is most clearly apparent from Fig. 2, the hollow body 1 is of a slightly flattened hexagonal cross-section. The hollow body 1 is manufactured of a thin, transparent plastics material, so-called high notch-value PVC. The hollow body consists of two cup-like halves which are interconnected along a flange 2extending along the length and ends of each half. Connection of the two halves along the flange 2 may be effected by welding or gluing. Rigidifying members 3 in the form of throats are disposed in spaced-apart relationship along the hollow body. The hollow body is open at its one end 4. The members 3 may be in the form of throats or bulges, or both. A bottom portion 5 is insertable into the hollow body 1 through the open end 4, is preferably manufactured of the same material as the hollow body, and has a depression 6 with a central hole 7. A lid 8 - shown in greater detail in Fig. 4 - fits into the open end 4 of the hollow body 1. Like the bottom 5, the lid 8 has a central depression 9 with a central bottom hole 10.
A support pin 11 extends between the bottom 5 and the lid 8 and is preferably anchored in the hole 7 in the bottom 5. Snap lock means may suitably be disposed in or on the pin 11 for cooperation with the edges of the hole 7. Furthermore, a support member 12 may be disposed in the bottom 5 and preferably consists of a per se known moisture absorbing sponge material. The stalks of cut flowers may be inserted into the support member 12, whereafter the cut flowers may be suitably anchored to the support pin 11 in order, as far as is possible, to remain free of contact with the inner surface of the hollow body 1.
Once the cut flowers have been placed in the support member 12 and against the support pin 11, the bottom portion, the support pin
11 and the support member 12 with the cut flowers are inserted into the hollow body 1. It should here be observed that the length of the suppport pin 11 is such that its end extends into the bottom hole 10 in the lid 8, when the lid 8 is pressed into the open end 4 of the hollow body 1.
The grip between the lid 8 and the hollow body 1 can be sufficient for a reliable closing of the package, but, if desired, the lid 8 may be glued, welded or taped fast to the hollow body 1. Once the hollow body 1 has been provided with a suitable address label or the like, it can be sent through the post to an addressee.
The present invention should not be considered as restricted to that embodiment described in the foregoing, many modifications being possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended Claims.

Claims

1. A device for the packaging of objects, e.g. cut flowers, the device comprising a hollow body (1) with a bottom and a lid (8), characterised in that a support pin (11) extends between the bottom and the lid (8) for supporting the object or objects centrally within the hollow body (1).
2. The device as recited in claim 1, characterised in that the bottom is integrally disposed as a unit with the hollow body (1); and that the lid (8) is removable.
3. The device as recited in claim 1, characterised in that a bottom cup (5) is disposed in the hollow body (1) for central guidance of the support (11).
4. The device as recited in claim 3, characterised in that the bottom cup (5) is provided with a sponge-like insert (12), which is moisture retentive and in which the object or objects may be stuck.
5. The device as recited in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support (11) extends between the bottom cup (5) and the lid (8).
6. The device as recited in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the hollow body (1) is hexagonal and is provided with spaced-apart rigidifying members (3); that the bottom cup (5) fits with play into the hollow body (1); and that the lid (8) fits into the end of the hollow body (1).
7. The device as recited in claim 6, characterised in that the hollow body (1), the bottom cup (5) and the lid (8) are manufactured of a thin-walled and transparent plastics material.
EP19850904497 1984-09-05 1985-08-28 A device for the packaging of objects Pending EP0229061A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
SE8404435A SE444666B (en) 1984-09-05 1984-09-05 FORMAL PACKAGING DEVICE
SE8404435 1984-09-05

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EP0229061A1 true EP0229061A1 (en) 1987-07-22

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DK (1) DK201886A (en)
NO (1) NO861677L (en)
SE (1) SE444666B (en)
WO (1) WO1986001490A1 (en)

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AU597301B3 (en) * 1990-01-25 1990-05-11 Maxiflora Pty Ltd Flower holder
AU626129B2 (en) * 1990-01-25 1992-07-23 Maxiflora Pty Ltd Flower holder

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NL138965B (en) * 1969-04-28 1973-05-15 Georges Leonardus Johannes Van HOLDER OF PLASTIC FOR GLOBES.

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SE8404435L (en) 1986-03-06
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AU4805685A (en) 1986-03-24
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WO1986001490A1 (en) 1986-03-13
NO861677L (en) 1986-04-29
DK201886A (en) 1986-05-02

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