EP0711713A1 - Thermoformed plastic package - Google Patents

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EP0711713A1
EP0711713A1 EP94420309A EP94420309A EP0711713A1 EP 0711713 A1 EP0711713 A1 EP 0711713A1 EP 94420309 A EP94420309 A EP 94420309A EP 94420309 A EP94420309 A EP 94420309A EP 0711713 A1 EP0711713 A1 EP 0711713A1
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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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/04—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks
    • B65D75/20—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks doubled around contents and having their opposed free margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/22—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks doubled around contents and having their opposed free margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding the sheet or blank being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/225—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks doubled around contents and having their opposed free margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding the sheet or blank being recessed to accommodate contents the sheet or blank comprising more than one fold line

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  • the invention relates to the technical sector of packaging.
  • thermoformed plastic packaging for the presentation of various products and articles.
  • these packages include two shells shaped to be assembled in superposition to create a closed volume.
  • each shell can have fingerprints for housing and positioning the product (s) to be presented.
  • the two shells are produced independently of one another.
  • One of them has at the side of the reduced dimension, an articulated part intended to constitute the bottom, while acting as a base for the entire package, after superposition of the two shells.
  • This solution is of high cost since the two hulls require two separate operations.
  • difficulties may arise in coupling the two shells.
  • the two shells are obtained in a single thermoforming operation and are joined at their sides of small dimension by an articulated part constituting the bottom of the packaging.
  • This bottom part is profiled in section to also act as a base, to ensure, as indicated, the stability of the packaging in vertical position.
  • the part constituting the stabilizing base is not locked with the corresponding parts of the shells.
  • the visual appearance of the packaging is therefore not very satisfactory at this level.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks in a simple, safe, effective and rational manner.
  • the problem that the invention proposes to solve is to design a package whose various constituent parts are obtained in a single operation requiring only a reduced footprint at the manufacturing level with the aim of obtaining a package having a perfect vertical stability in order to be able to present it in support on any support.
  • Another problem which the invention proposes to solve is to ensure that the constituent elements of the packaging are perfectly held in the position of use.
  • the folding part has in combination with the arrangements of the corresponding parts of the shells, additional locking means.
  • the complementary locking means consist of hollow and raised imprints.
  • the arrangement of the shells receiving the folding part are separated at the level of the part 'articulation of said shells, by a notch.
  • the folding part has a cross section of very substantially trapezoidal or triangular shape able to cooperate in support, with the arrangements of the shells, in the form of inclined support flanges .
  • the folding part has a flat support surface constituting a bottom for the packaging and for the support of the products.
  • the two shells are of generally quadrangular shape and are joined by their sides more large dimension, by a band presenting a line acting as articulation.
  • the various component parts of the packaging are made of thermoformed plastic.
  • the package designated as a whole by (1) comprises in a known manner, two shells (1a) and (1b).
  • the entire packaging is obtained by thermoforming in plastic material.
  • the shells (1a) and (1b) are generally quadrangular.
  • each shell has recesses in hollow (1a1) (1b1) whose shapes, dimensions and profiles correspond very substantially to the product (s) or article (s) to be packaged.
  • the two shells (1a) and (1b) are coupled in an articulated manner by their larger sides (1a2) (1b2) to be opened laterally.
  • This connection is effected by a strip (1c) having a center fold line (1c1).
  • one of the shells (1a) has, in overflow from its short side (1a3) located perpendicular to the side (1a2), a folding part (1d).
  • This part (1d) extends over the entire length of the side (1a3) and is shaped to constitute, in combination with arrangements that the short sides (1a3) and (1b3) have, and after having folded over the shells (1a) and (1b), a stabilizing element for maintaining the packaging in an upright position.
  • the folding part (1d) has a cross section of very substantially trapezoidal or triangular shape, delimiting two inclined bearing surfaces (1d1) (1d2).
  • bearing surfaces (1d1) (1d2) cooperate with flanges (1f) (1g), correspondingly inclined, which constitute the arrangements of the short sides (1a3 ) (1b3).
  • the articulation between the projecting part (1b) and the side (1a3) is effected by means of a pre-folding line (1e).
  • the support edges (1f) (1g) are separated by a notch (1h) formed coaxially with the articulation band (1c).
  • the base part (1d) has, in particular overhanging each of its bearing surfaces (1d1) (1d2) male imprints (1i) capable of cooperating with female imprints (1j) formed at the ends support edges (1f) and (1g).
  • each of the shells (1a) and (1b) delimits a peripheral support rim (1k) and (1l) each having complementary locking means (1k1) (1l1) in the form of indentations and in relief.
  • the part of the rim located opposite the short sides (1a3) (1b3) constitutes a grip handle (1m) (1n).
  • this base element (1d) may have a flat and horizontal support surface (1p) for the packaged product (s).

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Abstract

In a packaging having two foldable hinged shells (1a,b), (a) the shells (1a,b) are hinged at their long sides (1a2, 1b2) for sideways opening; (b) one of the shells (1a) has a foldable part (1d) along the edge of its short side (1a3); and (c) this edge part (1d) can form, in combination with fittings (1f,g) of the shells (1a,b) and after folding the shells together, a stabilising element for maintaining the packaging in the vertical position. Pref. the packaging components are made of thermoformed plastic.

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L'invention se rattache au secteur technique des emballages.The invention relates to the technical sector of packaging.

Il est notoirement connu d'utiliser des emballages en matière plastique thermoformée pour la présentation de produits et articles divers. Généralement, ces emballages comprennent deux coques conformées pour être assemblées en superposition afin de créer un volume fermé.It is well known to use thermoformed plastic packaging for the presentation of various products and articles. Generally, these packages include two shells shaped to be assembled in superposition to create a closed volume.

En outre, chaque coque peut présenter des empreintes pour le logement et le positionnement du ou des produit(s) à présenter.In addition, each shell can have fingerprints for housing and positioning the product (s) to be presented.

On a également proposé d'agencer ces coques afin d'assurer la stabilité de l'emballage en position verticale. Pour obtenir ce résultat différentes solutions existent.It has also been proposed to arrange these shells in order to ensure the stability of the packaging in the vertical position. To obtain this result different solutions exist.

Dans une première forme de réalisation, les deux coques sont réalisées indépendemment l'une de l'autre. L'une d'entre elles présente au niveau de sont côté de dimension réduite, une partie articulée destinée à constituer le fond, tout en faisant office de piètement a l'ensemble de l'emballage, après superposition des deux coques. Cette solution est d'un coût de revient élevé étant donné que les deux coques nécessitent deux opérations distinctes. En outre, des difficultés peuvent apparaître pour accoupler les deux coques.In a first embodiment, the two shells are produced independently of one another. One of them has at the side of the reduced dimension, an articulated part intended to constitute the bottom, while acting as a base for the entire package, after superposition of the two shells. This solution is of high cost since the two hulls require two separate operations. In addition, difficulties may arise in coupling the two shells.

Dans une autre forme de réalisation, les deux coques sont obtenues en une seule opération de thermoformage et sont réunies au niveau de leurs côtés de petite dimension par une partie articulée constituant le fond de l'emballage. Cette partie de fond est profilée en section pour également faire office de piètement, afin d'assurer, comme indiqué, la stabilité de l'emballage en position verticale.In another embodiment, the two shells are obtained in a single thermoforming operation and are joined at their sides of small dimension by an articulated part constituting the bottom of the packaging. This bottom part is profiled in section to also act as a base, to ensure, as indicated, the stability of the packaging in vertical position.

Cette solution n'est cependant pas satisfaisante étant donné que le développé à plat de l'emballage, compte-tenu de l'accouplement des deux coques, au niveau de leurs côtés de dimension réduite, nécessite un encombrement très important. Il est donc nécessaire d'utiliser des moyens de mise en oeuvre spécifiques, d'un coût élevé.This solution is however not satisfactory, given that the flat surface of the packaging, taking into account the coupling of the two shells, at their reduced dimensions, requires a very large bulk. It is therefore necessary to use specific means of implementation, at high cost.

En outre, quelle que soit la forme de réalisation, la partie constituant le fond stabilisateur n'est pas verrouillée avec les parties correspondantes des coques. L'aspect visuel de l'emballage n'est donc pas très satisfaisant à ce niveau.In addition, whatever the embodiment, the part constituting the stabilizing base is not locked with the corresponding parts of the shells. The visual appearance of the packaging is therefore not very satisfactory at this level.

L'invention s'est fixée pour but de remédier à ces inconvénients, de manière simple, sûre, efficace et rationnelle.The object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks in a simple, safe, effective and rational manner.

Le problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention est de concevoir un emballage dont les différentes parties constitutives sont obtenues en une seule opération ne nécessitant qu'un encombrement réduit au niveau de la fabrication en ayant pour objectif d'obtenir un emballage ayant une parfaite stabilité verticale afin de pouvoir le présenter en appui sur un support quelconque.The problem that the invention proposes to solve is to design a package whose various constituent parts are obtained in a single operation requiring only a reduced footprint at the manufacturing level with the aim of obtaining a package having a perfect vertical stability in order to be able to present it in support on any support.

Pour résoudre ce problème, il a été conçu et mis au point un emballage remarquable par les dispositions suivantes :

  • les deux coques sont accouplées d'une manière articulée par leurs côtés de plus grande dimension pour être ouvertes latéralement.
  • l'une des coques présente en débordement de son petit côté, situé perpendiculairement aux côtés de plus grande dimension, une partie rabattable.
  • la partie débordante est apte à constituer, en combinaison avec des agencements des coques et après les avoir rabattues en superposition, un élément stabilisateur pour le maintien en position verticale de l'emballage.
To solve this problem, a remarkable packaging has been designed and developed by the following provisions:
  • the two shells are coupled in an articulated manner by their sides of larger dimension to be opened laterally.
  • one of the hulls has an overhang on its short side, located perpendicular to the sides of larger dimension.
  • the projecting part is capable of constituting, in combination with arrangements of the shells and after having folded them down overlay, a stabilizing element for keeping the packaging in an upright position.

Un autre problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention, est d'assurer une parfaite tenue des éléments constitutifs de l'emballage en position d'utilisation.Another problem which the invention proposes to solve is to ensure that the constituent elements of the packaging are perfectly held in the position of use.

Dans ce but, la partie rabattable présente en combinaison avec les agencements des parties correspondantes des coques, des moyens complémentaires de verrouillage.For this purpose, the folding part has in combination with the arrangements of the corresponding parts of the shells, additional locking means.

Avantageusement, les moyens complémentaires de verrouillage sont constitués par des empreintes en creux et en relief.Advantageously, the complementary locking means consist of hollow and raised imprints.

Pour résoudre le problème posé de pouvoir rabattre l'une sur l'autre les deux coques, compte-tenu de la présence de la partie faisant office de piètement, les agencement des coques recevant la partie rabattable, sont séparés au niveau de la partie d'articulation desdites coques, par une échancrure.To solve the problem posed of being able to fold the two shells one over the other, taking into account the presence of the part acting as a base, the arrangement of the shells receiving the folding part, are separated at the level of the part 'articulation of said shells, by a notch.

Pour résoudre le problème posé d'assurer la stabilité verticale de l'emballage, la partie rabattable présente une section transversale de forme très sensiblement trapézoïdale ou triangulaire apte à coopérer en appui, avec les agencements des coques, sous forme de rebords d'appui inclinés.To solve the problem posed of ensuring the vertical stability of the packaging, the folding part has a cross section of very substantially trapezoidal or triangular shape able to cooperate in support, with the arrangements of the shells, in the form of inclined support flanges .

La partie rabattable présente une surface d'appui plane constituant un fond pour l'emballage et pour l'appui des produits.The folding part has a flat support surface constituting a bottom for the packaging and for the support of the products.

Selon une autre caractéristique, les deux coques sont de forme générale quadrangulaire et sont réunies par leurs côtés de plus grande dimension, par une bande présentant une ligne faisant office d'articulation.According to another characteristic, the two shells are of generally quadrangular shape and are joined by their sides more large dimension, by a band presenting a line acting as articulation.

Les différentes parties constitutives de l'emballage sont réalisées en matière plastique thermoformée.The various component parts of the packaging are made of thermoformed plastic.

L'invention est exposée, ci-après plus en détail à l'aide des dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue montrant le développé à pla de l'emballage selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale considérée selon la ligne 2.2 de la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en perspective de l'emballage, après mise en place de la partie faisant office de piètement, mais avant fermeture des coques.
  • La figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de l'emballage en position fermée.
The invention is set out below in more detail using the appended drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing the overhang of the packaging according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a view in longitudinal section considered along line 2.2 of FIG. 1.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the packaging, after installation of the part acting as a base, but before closing the shells.
  • Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the package in the closed position.

Comme le montre la figure 1, l'emballage désigné dans son ensemble par (1) comprend d'une manière connue, deux coques (1a) et (1b). L'ensemble de l'emballage est obtenu par thermoformage en matière plastique. Les coques (1a) et (1b) sont de forme générale quadrangulaire. De même, chaque coque présente des empreintes en creux (1a1) (1b1) dont les formes, dimensions et profils correspondent très sensiblement au(x) produit(s) ou article(s) à emballer.As shown in Figure 1, the package designated as a whole by (1) comprises in a known manner, two shells (1a) and (1b). The entire packaging is obtained by thermoforming in plastic material. The shells (1a) and (1b) are generally quadrangular. Likewise, each shell has recesses in hollow (1a1) (1b1) whose shapes, dimensions and profiles correspond very substantially to the product (s) or article (s) to be packaged.

Ces dispositions ne sont pas décrites en détail car elles ne font pas partie de l'objet spécifique de l'invention et sont parfaitement connues par un homme du métier.These provisions are not described in detail since they do not form part of the specific object of the invention and are perfectly known to a person skilled in the art.

Selon l'invention, les deux coques (1a) et (1b) sont accouplées d'une manière articulée par leurs côtés de plus grande dimension (1a2) (1b2) pour être ouvertes latéralement. Cette liaison s'effectue par une bande (1c) présentant une ligne médiane de pliure (1c1).According to the invention, the two shells (1a) and (1b) are coupled in an articulated manner by their larger sides (1a2) (1b2) to be opened laterally. This connection is effected by a strip (1c) having a center fold line (1c1).

Suivant une autre caractéristique, l'une des coques (1a) présente, en débordement de son petit côté (1a3) situé perpendiculairement au côté (1a2), une partie rabattable (1d). Cette partie (1d) s'étend sur la totalité de la longueur du côté (1a3) et est conformée pour constituer, en combinaison avec des agencements que présente les petits côtés (1a3) et (1b3), et après avoir rabattu en superposition les coques (1a) et (1b), un élément stabilisateur pour le maintien en position verticale de l'emballage.According to another characteristic, one of the shells (1a) has, in overflow from its short side (1a3) located perpendicular to the side (1a2), a folding part (1d). This part (1d) extends over the entire length of the side (1a3) and is shaped to constitute, in combination with arrangements that the short sides (1a3) and (1b3) have, and after having folded over the shells (1a) and (1b), a stabilizing element for maintaining the packaging in an upright position.

La partie rabattable (1d) présente une section transversale de forme très sensiblement trapézoïdale ou triangulaire, délimitant deux surfaces d'appui inclinées (1d1) (1d2).The folding part (1d) has a cross section of very substantially trapezoidal or triangular shape, delimiting two inclined bearing surfaces (1d1) (1d2).

Comme il sera indiqué dans la suite de la description, ces surfaces d'appui (1d1) (1d2) coopèrent avec des rebords (1f) (1g), inclinés d'une manière correspondante, et qui constituent les agencements des petits côtés (1a3) (1b3). L'articulation entre la partie débordante (1b) et le côté (1a3) s'effectue au moyen d'une ligne de prépliage (1e).As will be indicated in the following description, these bearing surfaces (1d1) (1d2) cooperate with flanges (1f) (1g), correspondingly inclined, which constitute the arrangements of the short sides (1a3 ) (1b3). The articulation between the projecting part (1b) and the side (1a3) is effected by means of a pre-folding line (1e).

D'une manière importante, les rebords d'appui (1f) (1g) sont séparés par une échancrure (1h) formée coaxialement à la bande d'articulation (1c). Ces dispositions permettent de rabattre les deux coques (1a) et (1b) l'une sur l'autre en combinaison avec la partie de piètement (1d).Importantly, the support edges (1f) (1g) are separated by a notch (1h) formed coaxially with the articulation band (1c). These arrangements allow the two shells (1a) and (1b) to be folded down one on the other in combination with the base part (1d).

Suivant une autre caractéristique, la partie de piètement (1d) présente, notamment en débordement de chacune de ses surfaces d'appui (1d1) (1d2) des empreintes mâles (1i) aptes à coopérer avec des empreintes femelles (1j) formées aux extrémités des rebords d'appui (1f) et (1g).According to another characteristic, the base part (1d) has, in particular overhanging each of its bearing surfaces (1d1) (1d2) male imprints (1i) capable of cooperating with female imprints (1j) formed at the ends support edges (1f) and (1g).

De manière connue, chacune des coques (1a) et (1b) délimite un rebord périphérique d'appui (1k) et (1l) présentant chacun des moyens complémentaires de verrouillage (1k1) (1l1) sous forme d'empreintes en creux et en relief. De même, la partie du rebord située à l'opposé des petits côtés (1a3) (1b3) constitue une poignée de préhension (1m) (1n).In known manner, each of the shells (1a) and (1b) delimits a peripheral support rim (1k) and (1l) each having complementary locking means (1k1) (1l1) in the form of indentations and in relief. Similarly, the part of the rim located opposite the short sides (1a3) (1b3) constitutes a grip handle (1m) (1n).

Les caractéristiques de cet emballage, tel que défini, s'avèrent particulièrement avantageuses.The characteristics of this packaging, as defined, prove to be particularly advantageous.

L'articulation des deux coques au niveau de leurs côtés rectilignes de plus grande dimension permet de les ouvrir latéralement selon le sens de la largeur, permettant ainsi de rationnaliser la fabrication par thermoformage.The articulation of the two shells at the level of their rectilinear sides of larger dimension makes it possible to open them laterally in the direction of the width, thus making it possible to rationalize the manufacture by thermoforming.

Le fait de pouvoir verrouiller l'élément de piètement (1d) au niveau de l'embase de l'emballage, à savoir au niveau des rebords d'appui (1f) (1g), améliore la tenue de l'ensemble. A noter que cet élément de piètement (1d) peut présenter une surface d'appui plane et horizontale (1p) pour le ou les produit(s) emballé(s).The fact of being able to lock the base element (1d) at the level of the base of the packaging, namely at the level of the support flanges (1f) (1g), improves the resistance of the assembly. Note that this base element (1d) may have a flat and horizontal support surface (1p) for the packaged product (s).

Bien évidemment, l'emballage selon l'invention peut être exécuté en toutes formes et dimensions.
   Les avantages ressortent bien de la description.Obviously, the packaging according to the invention can be executed in all shapes and sizes.
The advantages are apparent from the description.

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Emballage du type de ceux présentant deux coques articulées (1a) (1b), aptes à être rabattues en superposition et fixées dans cette position, pour constituer un volume fermé, pour le rangement et la présentation de produits, caractérisé en ce que : - les deux coques (1a) (1b) sont accouplées d'une manière articulée par leurs côtés de plus grande dimension (1a2) (1b2) pour être ouvertes latéralement. - l'une des coques (1a) présente en débordement de son petit côté (1a3), situé perpendiculairement aux côtés de plus grande dimension (1a2) (1b2), une partie rabattable (1d). - la partie débordante (1d) est apte à constituer, en combinaison avec des agencements (1f) (1g) des coques (1a) (1b) et après les avoir rabattues en superposition, un élément stabilisateur pour le maintien en position vertical de l'emballage. Packaging of the type of those having two articulated shells (1a) (1b), able to be folded in superposition and fixed in this position, to constitute a closed volume, for the storage and the presentation of products, characterized in that: - the two shells (1a) (1b) are coupled in an articulated manner by their larger sides (1a2) (1b2) to be opened laterally. - one of the shells (1a) has an overflow from its short side (1a3), located perpendicular to the sides of larger dimension (1a2) (1b2), a folding part (1d). - the projecting part (1d) is able to constitute, in combination with arrangements (1f) (1g) of the shells (1a) (1b) and after having folded them in superposition, a stabilizing element for maintaining the vertical position of the 'packaging. Emballage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie rabattable (1d) présente en combinaison avec les agencements (1f) (1g) des parties correspondantes des coques (1a) (1b), des moyens complémentaires de verrouillage (1i) (1j).Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the folding part (1d) has in combination with the arrangements (1f) (1g) corresponding parts of the shells (1a) (1b), complementary locking means (1i) (1j ). Emballage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les agencements (1f) (1g) des coques (1a) (1b) recevant la partie rabattable, sont séparés au niveau de la partie d'articulation (1c) desdites coques, par une échancrure (1h).Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the arrangements (1f) (1g) of the shells (1a) (1b) receiving the folding part, are separated at the articulation part (1c) of said shells, by a notch (1h). Emballage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie rabattable (1d) présente une section transversale de forme très sensiblement trapézoïdale ou triangulaire apte à coopérer en appui, avec les agencements (1f) (1g) des coques (1a) (1b), sous forme de rebords d'appui inclinés.Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the folding part (1d) has a cross section of very substantially trapezoidal or triangular shape capable of cooperating in support, with the arrangements (1f) (1g) of the shells (1a) (1b), in the form of inclined support flanges. Emballage selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les moyens complémentaires de verrouillage (1i) (1j) sont constitués par des empreintes en creux et en relief.Packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that the complementary locking means (1i) (1j) consist of indentations and in relief. Emballage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie rabattable présente une surface d'appui constituant un fond (1p) pour l'emballage et pour l'appui des produits.Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the folding part has a support surface constituting a bottom (1p) for the packaging and for the support of the products. Emballage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les deux coques (1a) (1b) sont de forme générale quadrangulaire et sont réunies par leurs côtés de plus grande dimension, par une bande (1c) présentant une ligne faisant office d'articulation (1c1).Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the two shells (1a) (1b) are of generally quadrangular shape and are joined by their sides of larger dimension, by a strip (1c) having a line acting as an articulation ( 1v1). Emballage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les différentes parties constitutives de l'emballage sont réalisées en matière plastique thermoformée.Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the various constituent parts of the packaging are made of thermoformed plastic.
EP94420309A 1993-11-08 1994-11-09 Thermoformed plastic package Expired - Lifetime EP0711713B1 (en)

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FR9313670A FR2712260B1 (en) 1993-11-08 1993-11-08 Packaging in particular in thermoformed plastic.
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AT94420309T ATE176440T1 (en) 1994-11-09 1994-11-09 THERMO-FORMED PACKAGING, MADE OF PLASTIC
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