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EP0557804B1
EP0557804B1 EP19930102124 EP93102124A EP0557804B1 EP 0557804 B1 EP0557804 B1 EP 0557804B1 EP 19930102124 EP19930102124 EP 19930102124 EP 93102124 A EP93102124 A EP 93102124A EP 0557804 B1 EP0557804 B1 EP 0557804B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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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    • B65D81/02Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/07Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using resilient suspension means
    • B65D81/075Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using resilient suspension means the contents being located between two membranes stretched between opposed sides of the package
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D43/00Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D43/14Non-removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/16Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
    • B65D43/163Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container and the lid being made separately
    • B65D43/168Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container and the lid being made separately and connected by one or more hinges formed by a separate, single container and a flexible, band-like element fixed to the container and the lid
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D77/00Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/10Container closures formed after filling
    • B65D77/20Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers
    • B65D77/2004Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers the cover being maintained on the container by mechanical means, e.g. crimping, clamping, riveting
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2251/00Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/10Details of hinged closures
    • B65D2251/1016Means for locking the closure in closed position
    • B65D2251/1025Integral locking elements penetrating in an opening, e.g. a flap through a slit, a hook in an opening
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2251/00Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/10Details of hinged closures
    • B65D2251/1016Means for locking the closure in closed position
    • B65D2251/1058Latching mechanisms

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  • the bottom 1 and the cover 2 of the package have partitions defining compartments. These packages can receive several pieces to be packaged which will each be placed to the right of a compartment. These pieces, once the packaging is closed, will be separated from each other and packed almost individually.
  • the packaging comprises in the bottom 1 a continuous intermediate wall 20 defining a housing inside the bottom 1.
  • This wall 20 is higher than the depth of the bottom 1 so that the membrane 6 of the bottom 1 is located outside the plane of the rim 3 of this bottom 1.

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La présente invention a pour objet un emballage pour articles fragiles pouvant renfermer un ou plusieurs articles, emballage du type comportant une boîte dont le couvercle et le fond sont chacun obturés par une membrane, membrane emprisonnant l'article lorsque la boîte est fermée de manière à ce que cet article soit suspendu à l'intérieur de la boîte et soit ainsi protégé des chocs.The subject of the present invention is a packaging for fragile articles which may contain one or more articles, packaging of the type comprising a box whose lid and bottom are each closed by a membrane, a membrane trapping the article when the box is closed so as to that this article is suspended inside the box and is thus protected from shocks.

Plusieurs emballages de ce type existent et sont décrits notamment dans le document GB-A-640.283; DE-A-1.461.963; US-A-4.087.003. Tous ces emballages comportent des membranes en matière plastique thermo-rétrécissable pour enserrer l'article à emballer. Les inconvénients de ces emballages sont multiples et les principaux sont la nécessité de chauffer l'emballage après avoir mis les pièces en place pour provoquer le rétrécissement des membranes, la difficulté de fixer ces membranes thermo-rétrécissables sur les moitiés rigides de l'emballage, la forte pression à laquelle peuvent être soumis les articles emprisonnés entre les membranes thermo-rétrécissables.Several packages of this type exist and are described in particular in document GB-A-640,283; DE-A-1,461,963; US-A-4,087.003. All these packages have thermo-shrinkable plastic membranes to enclose the article to be packaged. The disadvantages of these packages are multiple and the main ones are the need to heat the package after having put the parts in place to cause the shrinkage of the membranes, the difficulty of fixing these heat-shrinkable membranes on the rigid halves of the package, the high pressure to which the articles trapped between the heat-shrinkable membranes may be subjected.

Le document FR-A-2.239.878 décrit un emballage dans lequel l'article à protéger est maintenu entre deux feuilles entre lesquelles on réalise le vide. Ici également il est nécessaire de disposer d'une installation spéciale pour l'emballage des articles. De plus, le moindre endommagement d'une membrane peut libérer totalement l'article emballé.Document FR-A-2,239,878 describes a package in which the article to be protected is held between two sheets between which a vacuum is created. Here also it is necessary to have a special installation for the packaging of articles. In addition, the slightest damage a membrane can completely release the wrapped item.

Le document US-A-2.837.208 décrit un emballage comportant un boîtier permettant de maintenir, suspendu à l'intérieur, une bande ou support formé de deux feuilles entourant des objets et soudées entre elles de manière à maintenir ces objets en place.Document US-A-2,837,208 describes a package comprising a housing making it possible to hold, suspended inside, a strip or support formed by two sheets surrounding objects and welded together so as to hold these objects in place.

Un tel emballage nécessite plusieurs opérations, la réalisation du support portant les articles à emballer, la mise en place de ce support dans le boîtier puis la destruction du support lors de l'ouverture de l'emballage pour disposer des articles.Such packaging requires several operations, the production of the support carrying the articles to be packaged, the positioning of this support in the housing and then the destruction of the support when the packaging is opened to dispose of the articles.

On connaît encore du document US-A-2.681.142 un emballage comprenant deux corps creux obturés de façon étanche par une membrane et reliés par des moyens de verrouillage. Une fois mis en place entre les membranes et les corps creux verrouillés l'un sur l'autre, on gonfle chaque cavité pour appliquer les membranes contre l'objet à emballer. Ici également l'inconvénient est la manutention et la nécessité de disposer d'une station de gonflage pour l'emballage de ces articles.Document US-A-2,681,142 also discloses a package comprising two hollow bodies sealed in a sealed manner by a membrane and connected by locking means. Once placed between the membranes and the hollow bodies locked one on the other, each cavity is inflated to apply the membranes against the object to be packaged. Here also the drawback is the handling and the need to have an inflation station for the packaging of these articles.

On connaît enfin du document CH-A-630.313 un emballage formé d'une boîte dont le couvercle est muni d'une membrane à fleur de son ouverture tandis que le fond est muni d'une membrane située dans un plan intermédiaire entre son ouverture et sa paroi frontale. Ces deux membranes sont fixées mécaniquement sur le couvercle, respectivement dans le fond, à l'aide de bagues emboîtées, fixées ou collées sur le couvercle et le fond.Finally, document CH-A-630,313 discloses a package formed from a box, the cover of which is provided with a membrane flush with its opening while the bottom is provided with a membrane situated in an intermediate plane between its opening and its front wall. These two membranes are mechanically fixed on the cover, respectively in the bottom, using nested rings, fixed or glued on the cover and the bottom.

La fermeture de ces emballages s'obtient par emboîtage, ce qui nécessite une fabrication de haute précision et conduit à la complexité de prévoir la membrane du fond dans ledit plan intermédiaire. De plus, en position fermée, les membranes ne se touchent pas forcément autour de l'article emballé ce qui peut nuire à son bon maintien.The closure of these packages is obtained by fitting, which requires high precision manufacturing and leads to the complexity of providing the bottom membrane in said intermediate plane. In addition, in the closed position, the membranes do not necessarily touch around the wrapped article, which can affect its good maintenance.

La présente invention a pour objet un emballage, notamment pour article fragile, du type comportant deux moitiés superposables chacune munie d'une membrane, tendant à obvier aux inconvénients précités en ce qu'il est facile à réaliser à bon marché, très facile à utiliser, c'est-à-dire qu'il ne nécessite aucun outillage, station de gonflage ou station de chauffage et que de plus il est réutilisable.The subject of the present invention is a packaging, in particular for fragile articles, of the type comprising two stackable halves each provided with a membrane, tending to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks in that it is easy to produce inexpensively, very easy to use , that is to say that it does not require any tools, inflation station or heating station and that moreover it is reusable.

Cet emballage se distingue par les caractéristiques énumérées à la revendication 1.This packaging is distinguished by the characteristics listed in claim 1.

Le dessin annexé illustre schématiquement et à titre d'exemple plusieurs formes d'exécution de l'emballage selon l'invention.The accompanying drawing illustrates schematically and by way of example several embodiments of the packaging according to the invention.

La figure 1 illustre en perspective une boîte ou emballage selon l'invention.Figure 1 illustrates in perspective a box or packaging according to the invention.

La figure 2 est une coupe partielle selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1.Figure 2 is a partial section along line II-II of Figure 1.

La figure 3 est une coupe semblable à celle illustrée à la figure 2, la boîte étant fermée.Figure 3 is a section similar to that illustrated in Figure 2, the box being closed.

La figure 4 est une vue en perspective d'une seconde forme d'exécution de la boîte ou emballage ouvert.Figure 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the open box or package.

La figure 5 est une vue en coupe d'une troisième forme d'exécution de la boîte ou emballage fermé.Figure 5 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the box or closed package.

L'emballage ou boîte illustré aux figures 1 à 3 est constitué d'un fond 1 et d'un couvercle 2 de forme et de dimension identiques. Dans l'exemple illustré ce fond 1 et ce couvercle 2 présentent une forme générale rectangulaire et présentent un rebord 3 muni d'une rainure 4. Dans cette exécution le rebord 3 présente sur chacun des petits côtés du couvercle et du fond une fente traversante 5 dans laquelle vient se loger un élément de liaison servant à maintenir le couvercle 2 et le fond 1 ensemble. La face ouverte du fond 1 et du couvercle 2, entourée par le rebord 3, est obturée par une membrane plastique élastique 6 maintenue en position de service tendue par un fil en matière plastique 7 enfilé à force dans la rainure 4 du rebord 3.The packaging or box illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 consists of a bottom 1 and a cover 2 of identical shape and size. In the example illustrated, this bottom 1 and this cover 2 have a generally rectangular shape and have a rim 3 provided with a groove 4. In this embodiment the rim 3 has on each of the short sides of the cover and the bottom a through slot 5 in which is housed a connecting element used to hold the cover 2 and the bottom 1 together. The open face of the bottom 1 and of the cover 2, surrounded by the rim 3, is closed by an elastic plastic membrane 6 held in the service position stretched by a plastic wire 7 forcibly threaded into the groove 4 of the rim 3.

Le fond 1 et le couvercle 2 sont réalisés de préférence en matière plastique injectée et peuvent présenter la même profondeur comme illustré ou des profondeurs différentes. Par contre la forme et la dimension de leurs ouvertures, et donc du rebord 3, sont toujours identiques de manière à pouvoir se superposer exactement en position fermée de l'emballage.The bottom 1 and the cover 2 are preferably made of injected plastic and can have the same depth as illustrated or different depths. Against by the shape and size of their openings, and therefore of the rim 3, are always identical so as to be able to be superimposed exactly in the closed position of the packaging.

La fixation de la membrane 6, constituée par une feuille de matière plastique, généralement transparente, élastique est obtenue par coincement dans la rainure 3 à l'aide d'un fil ou jonc 7 introduit à force dans cette rainure 3. Cette fixation est généralement obtenue par un outillage permettant de maintenir une feuille tendue contre l'ouverture du fond 1 ou du couvercle 2, la mise en place et en forme d'un fil ou jonc 7 juste en-dessus de la rainure 3 puis l'introduction à force de ce jonc mis en forme dans cette rainure 3 et finalement le découpage de la feuille 6.The fixing of the membrane 6, constituted by a sheet of plastic material, generally transparent, elastic is obtained by wedging in the groove 3 using a wire or rod 7 forced into this groove 3. This fixing is generally obtained by a tool making it possible to maintain a sheet stretched against the opening of the bottom 1 or of the cover 2, the positioning and in the form of a wire or rod 7 just above the groove 3 then the forced introduction of this rod put in form in this groove 3 and finally the cutting of the sheet 6.

On obtient ainsi deux moitiés d'emballage chacune obturée par une membrane souple déformable.Two packaging halves are thus obtained, each closed by a flexible deformable membrane.

L'objet à emballer est alors posé sur la membrane 6 du fond 1, le couvercle 2 est ensuite juxtaposé au fond 1 et serré contre celui-ci. Ce faisant les membranes 6 sont déformées élastiquement et entourent l'objet à emballer le maintenant en suspension dans l'espace compris à l'intérieur du fond 1 et du couvercle 2.The object to be packaged is then placed on the membrane 6 of the bottom 1, the cover 2 is then juxtaposed to the bottom 1 and pressed against the latter. In doing so, the membranes 6 are elastically deformed and surround the object to be packaged, keeping it in suspension in the space included inside the bottom 1 and the cover 2.

Le maintien en position fermée de l'emballage, le couvercle 2 appliqué contre le fond 1, peut être obtenu par un lien ou tout autre moyen adéquat. Toutefois dans l'exemple illustré ce maintien est obtenu de façon originale et extrêmement pratique à l'aide de pièces de liaison pouvant se fixer par clipsage dans les fentes 5 des rebords 3.Maintaining the closed position of the packaging, the cover 2 applied against the bottom 1, can be obtained by a link or any other suitable means. However, in the example illustrated, this support is obtained in an original and extremely practical manner using connection pieces which can be fixed by clipping into the slots 5 of the flanges 3.

Chaque pièce de liaison en matière plastique comporte deux parties 8, 9 venues d'une pièce de fabrication et reliée par une lame mince 10 constituant une charnière. Chacune des parties 8, 9 présente une forme, des dimensions et des points d'appui tels qu'elle peut être fixée par enclicquetage dans une fente 5 d'un rebord 3.Each plastic connecting part has two parts 8, 9 coming from a manufacturing part and connected by a thin blade 10 constituting a hinge. Each of the parts 8, 9 has a shape, dimensions and support points such that it can be fixed by snap-fastening in a slot 5 of a flange 3.

La figure 3 illustre comment les deux moitiés de l'emballage 1, 2 sont maintenues ensemble à l'aide d'un élément de liaison. Pour ouvrir l'emballage il suffit d'exercer une pression suivant la flèche A sur l'extrémité de la partie 8 de la pièce de liaison ce qui permet de libérer celle-ci du couvercle 1.Figure 3 illustrates how the two halves of the package 1, 2 are held together using a connecting element. To open the packaging, it suffices to apply pressure according to arrow A on the end of the part 8 of the connecting part, which makes it possible to release the latter from the cover 1.

Le couvercle 1 peut alors être basculé en position ouverte (figures 1 et 2) autour de la charnière 10 que comporte l'autre pièce de liaison reliant les deux autres petits côtés de l'emballage. Les parties 8, 9 des pièces de liaison présentent des formations d'encliquetage correspondantes 11, 12 permettant de maintenir ces parties en position alignée (figure 3 et partie gauche de la figure 1) ceci même en position ouverte de l'emballage.The cover 1 can then be tilted in the open position (FIGS. 1 and 2) around the hinge 10 that the other connecting piece comprises, connecting the other two short sides of the packaging. The parts 8, 9 of the connecting parts have corresponding snap formations 11, 12 making it possible to maintain these parts in an aligned position (FIG. 3 and left part of FIG. 1) this even in the open position of the packaging.

Ces pièces de liaison sont obtenues par injection de matière plastique, elles sont très bon marché et permettent une fixation rapide et pratique des deux moitiés de l'emballage.These connecting pieces are obtained by injection of plastic, they are very inexpensive and allow quick and practical fixing of the two halves of the packaging.

Pour faciliter la fermeture de l'emballage lorsque la pièce à emballer provoque un relativement grand déplacement des membranes 6, celles-ci peuvent être perforées pour éviter la compression de l'air situé dans chaque moitié de l'emballage.To facilitate the closing of the packaging when the part to be packaged causes a relatively large displacement of the membranes 6, these can be perforated to avoid compression of the air located in each half of the packaging.

Les parties 8, 9 des pièces de liaison sont symétriques et peuvent donc indifféremment coopérer avec le rebord 3 du couvercle 2 ou du fond 3 de l'emballage.The parts 8, 9 of the connecting parts are symmetrical and can therefore indifferently cooperate with the rim 3 of the cover 2 or of the bottom 3 of the packaging.

Suivant la forme et la dimension du couvercle 2 et du fond 1 de l'emballage il est évident que l'on peut prévoir plusieurs fentes 5 sur un même côté du rebord 3. De telles fentes 5 peuvent être prévues sur les quatre côtés des deux moitiés de l'emballage pour assurer une bonne fermeture de celui-ci à l'aide d'éléments de liaison.Depending on the shape and the size of the cover 2 and of the bottom 1 of the packaging, it is obvious that several slots 5 can be provided on the same side of the rim 3. Such slots 5 can be provided on the four sides of the two halves of the packaging to ensure that it is properly closed using connecting elements.

Dans la seconde forme d'exécution illustrée à la figure 4, le fond 1 et le couvercle 2 de l'emballage comportent des séparations définissant des compartiments. Ces emballages peuvent recevoir plusieurs pièces à emballer qui seront chacune placées au droit d'un compartiment. Ces pièces, une fois l'emballage fermé, seront séparées les unes des autres et emballées quasi individuellement.In the second embodiment illustrated in Figure 4, the bottom 1 and the cover 2 of the package have partitions defining compartments. These packages can receive several pieces to be packaged which will each be placed to the right of a compartment. These pieces, once the packaging is closed, will be separated from each other and packed almost individually.

Dans la forme d'exécution illustrée à la figure 5, l'emballage comporte dans le fond 1 une paroi intermédiaire 20 continue définissant un logement à l'intérieur du fond 1. Cette paroi 20 est plus haute que la profondeur du fond 1 de sorte que la membrane 6 du fond 1 est située hors du plan du rebord 3 de ce fond 1.In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, the packaging comprises in the bottom 1 a continuous intermediate wall 20 defining a housing inside the bottom 1. This wall 20 is higher than the depth of the bottom 1 so that the membrane 6 of the bottom 1 is located outside the plane of the rim 3 of this bottom 1.

En position fermée, illustrée, de l'emballage, l'objet 0 enfermé entre les deux membranes 6 du fond 1 et du couvercle 2 est maintenu dans un plan différent du plan de juxtaposition des rebords 3. Ce faisant les membranes 6 forment un angle au droit de la paroi 20 ce qui assure un contact intime et avec une pression non négligeable entre les membranes 6 suivant le pourtour de la cloison 20. De cette façon on obtient une étanchéité parfaite entre les deux membranes 6 au droit de la paroi 20.In the closed, illustrated position of the packaging, the object 0 enclosed between the two membranes 6 of the bottom 1 and of the cover 2 is kept in a plane different from the plane of juxtaposition of the flanges 3. In doing so the membranes 6 form an angle to the right of the wall 20 which ensures intimate contact and with a significant pressure between the membranes 6 along the periphery of the partition 20. In this way a perfect seal is obtained between the two membranes 6 at the right of the wall 20.

De ce fait de tels emballages peuvent être prévus pour des articles 0 contenant du liquide, notamment des échantillon de sang. Ainsi même si le récipient contenant le liquide a un défaut ou se brise, libérant le liquide, celui-ci ne s'échappe pas de l'emballage tant que celui-ci est maintenu en position fermée. Cet emballage apporte ainsi une sécurité supplémentaire dans le transport d'échantillons liquides.As a result, such packaging can be provided for articles containing liquid, in particular blood samples. So even if the container containing the liquid has a defect or breaks, releasing the liquid, it does not escape from the packaging as long as it is kept in the closed position. This packaging thus provides additional security in the transport of liquid samples.

De nombreuses variantes de l'emballage décrit sont envisageables sans sortir du cadre de la protection revendiquée. En effet, la forme, la dimension et notamment la profondeur des fond et couvercle peuvent varier. La matière utilisée est également choisie en fonction des besoins.Many variants of the described packaging are possible without departing from the scope of the claimed protection. Indeed, the shape, the dimension and in particular the depth of the bottom and cover can vary. Matter used is also chosen according to needs.

L'emballage décrit obvie à tous les inconvénients des emballages existants précédemment et comporte notamment les avantages suivants :

  • la fabrication est aisée, bon marché et peut être automatisée,
  • la fixation de la membrane est facile, exclusivement mécanique ne faisant intervenir aucun collage au soudage,
  • les deux moitiés de l'emballage ne s'emboîtent pas, mais se juxtaposent simplement en position fermée,
  • aucun outillage ou station de gonflage, de formation de vide ou de chauffage n'est nécessaire pour l'emballage d'un objet.
  • les deux moitiés de l'emballage, ainsi que les éléments de liaison sont réutiisables.
The packaging described obviates all the disadvantages of previously existing packaging and in particular has the following advantages:
  • manufacturing is easy, inexpensive and can be automated,
  • the membrane is easy to fix, exclusively mechanical and does not involve any welding bonding,
  • the two halves of the packaging do not fit together, but simply juxtapose in the closed position,
  • no tool or inflation, vacuum or heating station is necessary for the packaging of an object.
  • the two halves of the packaging, as well as the connecting elements are reusable.

De plus, l'emballage peut être de préférence réalisé en une matière synthétique transparente, de même que les membranes, ce qui permet une vérification optique ou visuelle lors de l'envoi de commandes et/ou de la réception des envois. De même, les services douaniers peuvent inspecter la marchandise emballée sans ouvrir l'emballage ce qui garantit un bon contrôle et évite tout risque d'endommagement des pièces emballées par une manutention effecutée par des personnes non spécialisées.In addition, the packaging can preferably be made of a transparent synthetic material, as are the membranes, which allows an optical or visual verification when sending orders and / or receiving shipments. Similarly, the customs services can inspect the packaged goods without opening the packaging, which guarantees good control and avoids any risk of damage to the packaged parts by handling carried out by non-specialized persons.

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  1. A container including a bottom (1) and a cover (2), as well as means for holding an object within the cavity formed by this bottom (1) and this cover (2) when they are assembled, characterized In that the bottom (1) and the cover (2) have a groove (4) along the rims (3) of their openings, in that these openings are closed by a membrane (6) which is stretched tight and of which the edge is held stuck in said groove (4) by means of a cord or a retainer ring (7), and in that the container further includes means (8, 9, 10) which enable to hold the cover (2) and the bottom (1) together in the closed position of the container.
  2. A container according to claim 1, characterized in that the rims (3) of the cover (2) and of the bottom (1) are contained in a plane and in that the shape and the dimensions of these rims (3) are identical, so that they can be made to coincide very accurately.
  3. A container according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the cover (2) and/or the bottom (1) include internal walls (20) which form one or several compartments.
  4. A container according to claim 3, characterized in that the bottom (1) includes an intermediate wall defining a central compartment.
  5. A container according to claim 4, characterized in that this intermediate wall is higher than the bottom (1) is deep, so that it extends beyond the plane containing the rim of the bottom (1).
  6. A container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rims (3) of the bottom (1) and of the cover (2) include at least two slots (5) which coincide two by two in the closed position and which are designed for receiving connecting members (8, 9, 10).
  7. A container according to claim 6, characterized in that the connecting members (8, 9, 10) can snap inside the slots (5) provided in the rims (3) and be released therefrom.
  8. A container according to claim 7, characterized in that each connecting member (8, 9, 10) includes a hinge (10).
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