EP0518792B1 - Continuous window envelope - Google Patents

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EP0518792B1
EP0518792B1 EP92420200A EP92420200A EP0518792B1 EP 0518792 B1 EP0518792 B1 EP 0518792B1 EP 92420200 A EP92420200 A EP 92420200A EP 92420200 A EP92420200 A EP 92420200A EP 0518792 B1 EP0518792 B1 EP 0518792B1
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    • 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
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  • the invention relates to "continuous window" envelopes for commercial use.
  • This device allows the envelope according to the invention avoids the difficulties associated with the precise placement of the address.
  • the envelope according to the invention is particularly intended for documents written in word processing or by continuous computer processes. (mailing) Its simplicity of production eliminates the paper losses linked to cutting.
  • the envelope consists of a base sheet (1) and a sheet (4) of transparent material, assembled together, the base sheet (1) comprising two transverse folds (3) forming two lateral wings. (2) intended to be folded down and glued against the transparent sheet (4) so as to delimit a window (5) which crosses the entire length of the envelope, the sheet (4) of transparent material extending at its two ends to form, on the one hand, a first fold edge (6) glued to the back of the base sheet (1) and, on the other hand, a second fold edge (7) provided with an adhesive strip, intended to be glued to the back of the envelope and to form the closure thereof.
  • the envelope as described by document EP-A-0 256 731 has a window practically equal to the face of the envelope.
  • the techniques used include traditional folding (see: document US-A-1,387,784), the four fold edges are part of the backsheet.
  • the invention presented relates to a continuous window envelope which is based on an innovative technique, two sheets are folded and glued together. To make a product acceptable by postal services in different countries, the windows are placed to the left or right of the envelope.
  • the present invention relates to the production of envelopes with continuous windows , of all types of formats.
  • This envelope contains the following parts :

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The invention relates to ''continuous window'' envelopes intended for commercial uses. This device makes it possible to avoid the problems linked with the precise positioning of the address. Envelope consisting of two parts, a rectangular base sheet (1) with two transverse folds (3) (Fig. 1) forming two lateral wings (2) adhering to a white glassine (translucent) sheet (4) (Fig. 4) or other transparent material making a window (5) which spans the entire length of the envelope (Fig. 5). The window (5) made from white glassine (translucent) paper extends at its two ends, forming the folding edge (6) adhering to the back of the base sheet, and the folding edge (7), led a self-adhesive strip, turns over on the back of the envelope, forming the closure.

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L'invention concerne des enveloppes à "fenêtre continues" destinées à des usages commerciaux.The invention relates to "continuous window" envelopes for commercial use.

De telles enveloppes sont connues par les documents suivants: EP-A-0 256 731, US-A-1 387 784 et US-A-3 593 912.Such envelopes are known from the following documents: EP-A-0 256 731, US-A-1 387 784 and US-A-3 593 912.

Ce dispositif permet l'enveloppe selon l'invention permet d'éviter les difficultés liées au placement précis de l'adresse.This device allows the envelope according to the invention avoids the difficulties associated with the precise placement of the address.

L'enveloppe selon l'invention est particulièrement destinée à des documents rédigés en traitement de texte ou par des procédés informatiques en continue. (mailing)
Sa simplicité de réalisation supprime les pertes de papier liées aux découpages.The envelope according to the invention is particularly intended for documents written in word processing or by continuous computer processes. (mailing)
Its simplicity of production eliminates the paper losses linked to cutting.

Elle permet de modifier les formats des enveloppes sans aucune rectification de la chaine de fabrication.It makes it possible to modify the formats of the envelopes without any rectification of the production chain.

L'enveloppe est constituée par une feuille de base (1) et une feuille (4) de matière transparente, assemblées l'une à l'autre, la feuille de base (1) comprenant deux plis transversaux (3) formant deux ailes latérales (2) destinées à être rabattues et collées contre la feuille transparente (4) de manière à délimiter une fenêtre (5) qui traverse toute la longueur de l'enveloppe, la feuille (4) en matière transparente se prolongeant en ses deux extrémités pour former, d'une part, un premier bord de repli (6) collé sur le dos de la feuille de base (1) et, d'autre part, un second bord de repli (7) muni d'une bande autocollante, destiné à être collé au dos de l'enveloppe et à former la fermeture de celle-ci.The envelope consists of a base sheet (1) and a sheet (4) of transparent material, assembled together, the base sheet (1) comprising two transverse folds (3) forming two lateral wings. (2) intended to be folded down and glued against the transparent sheet (4) so as to delimit a window (5) which crosses the entire length of the envelope, the sheet (4) of transparent material extending at its two ends to form, on the one hand, a first fold edge (6) glued to the back of the base sheet (1) and, on the other hand, a second fold edge (7) provided with an adhesive strip, intended to be glued to the back of the envelope and to form the closure thereof.

Les enveloppes telles que connues par l'art antérieur (voir: US-A-1 387 784), comportent des ouvertures de dimensions restreintes, notamment en largeur, qui demandent des placement précis de l'adresse, notamment de traitement de texte et informatique continue.

  • Fabrication compliquée et coûteuse.
  • Pertes de papiers liées aux opérations de découpage.
  • Méthode de fabrication difficile à modifier les formats de l'enveloppe.
The envelopes as known by the prior art (see: US-A-1,387,784), have openings of limited dimensions, in particular in width, which require precise placement of the address, in particular word processing and data processing keep on going.
  • Complicated and expensive manufacturing.
  • Loss of paper related to cutting operations.
  • Manufacturing method difficult to modify the envelope formats.

L'enveloppe telle que décrite par le document EP-A-0 256 731 a une fenêtre pratiquement égale à la face de l'enveloppe.The envelope as described by document EP-A-0 256 731 has a window practically equal to the face of the envelope.

Les techniques employées comportent des pliages traditionels (voir: le document US-A-1 387 784), les quatre bords de replis font partie de la feuille de fond.The techniques used include traditional folding (see: document US-A-1,387,784), the four fold edges are part of the backsheet.

L'invention présentée concerne une enveloppe à fenêtre continue qui est basée sur une technique innovante, deux feuilles sont pliées et collées entre elles. Pour faire un produit acceptable par les postes des différents pays, les fenêtres sont placées à gauche ou à droite de l'enveloppe.The invention presented relates to a continuous window envelope which is based on an innovative technique, two sheets are folded and glued together. To make a product acceptable by postal services in different countries, the windows are placed to the left or right of the envelope.

La présente invention porte sur la réalisation d'enveloppe à fenêtres continues, de tous types de formats The present invention relates to the production of envelopes with continuous windows , of all types of formats.

  • comportant une fenêtre transversale sur toute la longueur de l'enveloppe.having a transverse window over the entire length of the envelope.
  • l'enveloppe permet d'éviter les difficultés liées au placement de l'adresse dans la fenêtre notamment pour les document rédigés en traitement de texte ou pour des procédés informatique en continue (mailing)the envelope avoids the difficulties linked to the placement of the address in the window, especially for documents written in word processing or for continuous IT processes (mailing)
  • elle permet également d'insérer un texte d'information ou publicité à gauche de la fenêtre, en particulier d'insérer l'adresse et le logo de l'expéditeur, ce qui permet d'éviter une impression de l'enveloppe.it also allows you to insert information or advertising text to the left of the window, in particular to insert the address and logo of the sender, which avoids printing the envelope.
Simpicité de fabrication des enveloppes à fenêtre continuesSimple manufacturing of continuous window envelopes

  • Elle supprime toutes les pertes de matières premières liées aux opérations de découpage.It eliminates all losses of raw materials linked to cutting operations.
  • Elle exige moins d'operations de découpage, pliage et collage, et donc une productivité accrue.It requires fewer cutting, folding and gluing operations, and therefore increased productivity.
  • Elle permet de changer les formats des enveloppes ainsi que les Largeurs sans aucune modification de la chaine de fabrication.It allows you to change the formats of the envelopes as well as the Widths without any modification of the production line.

Le procédé de fabrication d'une enveloppe selon l'invention est caractérisée par les étapes suivantes:

  • ( I ) Découpage feuille de base au format requis, sans perte de matière (1) FIG.1
  • ( II) Découpage feuille transparente (4) FIG.2
  • (III) Pliage - plier le long les deux lignes de pli (3) sur la feuille de base (FIG.1)
  • ( IV) Présentation de la feuille transparente (4) sur le fond de la feuille de base (1) FIG.3
  • ( V ) Collage - coller les des ailes laterales (2) de la feuille de base sur la feuille transparente (4) (FIG.4) =
  • ( VI) Retournement de l'enveloppe.
  • (VII) Encollage de bord de repli (6) sur le dos de la feuille de base (FIG.6)
  • (VIII) Depose de la bande autocollante sur le bord de repli (7) du dos de l'enveloppe. (FIG.6)
The process for manufacturing an envelope according to the invention is characterized by the following steps:
  • (I) Cutting base sheet in required format, without loss of material (1) FIG.1
  • (II) Cutting transparent sheet (4) FIG.2
  • (III) Folding - fold along the two fold lines (3) on the base sheet (FIG.1)
  • (IV) Presentation of the transparent sheet (4) on the bottom of the base sheet (1) FIG.3
  • (V) Gluing - glue the side wings (2) of the base sheet on the transparent sheet (4) (FIG.4) =
  • (VI) Turning the envelope over.
  • (VII) Gluing of folded edge (6) on the back of the base sheet (FIG. 6)
  • (VIII) Put the adhesive strip on the fold edge (7) of the back of the envelope. (FIG. 6)

Cette enveloppe comporte les parties suivantes : This envelope contains the following parts :

  • ( 1 ) feuille de base - fond(1) base sheet - background
  • ( 2 ) feuille de base - aile laterale haute(2) base sheet - high side wing
  • ( 2 ) Feuille de base - aile laterale basse(2) Base sheet - low side wing
  • ( 3 ) Lignes de pli de la feuille de base(3) Fold lines of the base sheet
  • ( 4 ) feuille transparente - part principale(4) transparent sheet - main part
  • ( 5 ) feuille transparente - fenêtre continue(5) transparent sheet - continuous window
  • ( 6 ) feuille transparente - bord de repli collé(6) transparent sheet - glued fold edge
  • ( 7 ) feuille transparente - bord de repli autocollant(7) transparent sheet - self-adhesive fold edge

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  1. Envelope constituted by a base sheet (1) and a sheet (4) made of transparent material which are joined to one another, the base sheet (1) comprising two transverse folds (3) forming two lateral flaps (2) intended to be folded back and glued against the transparent sheet (4) in such a way as to delimit a window (5) which spans the entire length of the envelope, and the sheet (4) made of transparent material being prolonged at its two ends in order to form, on the one hand, a first fold-over edge (6) which is stuck onto the back of the base sheet (1) and, on the other hand, a second fold-over edge (7) which is provided with a self-adhesive strip intended to be stuck to the back of the envelope and to form the closure of the latter.
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FR9107354A FR2677612B1 (en) 1991-06-11 1991-06-11 CONTINUOUS WINDOW ENVELOPE.

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