EP0919487A2 - Mehrstückverpackung - Google Patents

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EP0919487A2
EP0919487A2 EP98309591A EP98309591A EP0919487A2 EP 0919487 A2 EP0919487 A2 EP 0919487A2 EP 98309591 A EP98309591 A EP 98309591A EP 98309591 A EP98309591 A EP 98309591A EP 0919487 A2 EP0919487 A2 EP 0919487A2
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Edward John Thayer
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Premium Ice Cream Co Ltd
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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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D77/0413—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another the inner and outer containers being rigid or semi-rigid and the outer container being of polygonal cross-section formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks, e.g. carton
    • 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
    • B65D2577/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks, bags
    • B65D2577/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D2577/041—Details of two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D2577/042—Comprising several inner containers
    • B65D2577/043—Comprising several inner containers arranged side by side

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  • the present invention is concerned with multipacks for storing frozen or chilled desserts or the like.
  • Multipacked products may include similar products varying only in, for example, flavour or colour, or alternatively, identical products which are simply packaged in individual portions for convenience.
  • Multipacks have been commercially available for many years for products such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate and the like; however, such multipacks are typically standard or individual portion-sized bags contained within a larger bag. Such multipacks are cumbersome and difficult to store.
  • a further type of multipack which is currently available is for chilled desserts such as yogurts and/or mousses or the like.
  • Such multipacks comprise individual portion-sized containers being joined along the upper peripheral edge of the containers.
  • Such multipacks are disadvantageous as they do not utilise the space available effectively.
  • such arrangements do not provide sufficient insulation, so that when the multipack is in a warm environment, the food product therein may become too warm, thus increasing the risk of bacteria growth in the chilled products and/or the risk of frozen food products melting.
  • Insulated storage devices typically comprise containers having walled cavities filled with foam, gel or the like, or alternatively, utilize packs or bags which contain gel or the like which have been previously frozen or chilled.
  • a multipack for storing chilled or frozen food which multipack includes a plurality of tubs, each of which tapers from a closed end to an openable end of greater cross-sectional area than the closed end, each openable end having a peripheral rim to which is sealed a sheet-like cover member.
  • the tubs are arranged side by side and alternately in respective upright and inverted configurations, the plurality of tubs being contained within a box comprising a base having peripheral upstanding walls extending therefrom and a lid secured to the walls substantially parallel to the base such that the closed and openable ends of the tubs are contiguous either to the base or to said lid.
  • the tubs may be pyramidal or conical; a substantially square based pyramid is preferred.
  • the tubs are truncated such that the closed end is a substantially flat portion, which can act as a base/stand for the respective tub.
  • each adjacent tub is inverted relative to its neighbouring tub, provides good utilisation of space, facilitating optimisation of the number of tubs that can be arranged within the box. It is, however, advantageous to allow a small space between each of the adjacent tubs to allow the circulation of air; thus, the circulation of air provides an insulation layer.
  • each tub may be different, it is preferred that each tub is of substantially the same size and shape; the tubs may then be nestable, which is advantageous when storing the tubs prior to use.
  • the tubs are arranged in the box in at least one row.
  • the box contains more than one (typically two or three) rows of tubs, each row preferably having more than one (typically three or four) columns.
  • the tubs may be formed from plastics material (such as polyethylene or polypropylene) or cardboard; plastics materials are preferred. It is particularly preferred that each of the tubs is formed by a thermoforming process.
  • Each of the cover members are typically plastics, metal foil or cardboard, although it is preferred that each cover member is made from cardboard; preferably each cover member further includes a lift up tab portion.
  • the box is typically made from plastics material or cardboard.
  • a box typically includes a base and four upstanding walls therefrom. It is particularly preferred that the box is of cardboard; further preferably the inside of the box being lined with heat sealable plastics such as polyethylene.
  • the box is provided with a sealable lid.
  • the lid may, for example, be of rigid plastics, plastics film or cardboard. It is desirable that when the lid is attached to the box it forms a tamper-proof seal.
  • the four upstanding walls are folded out to form a rim which has a heat sealable plastics lining facing upwards.
  • a plastics film lid may then be advantageously heat sealed to the heat sealable lining.
  • the addition of the lid creates a sealed region of air within the interior of the box, which generally surrounds each tub; the air therefore acts as additional insulation, which reduces the risk of damage from thermal shock.
  • the lid comprises plastics film which is attached to the upstanding walls of the box by adhesive or the like.
  • the apparatus may further include a sleeve (typically of cardboard) which is arranged to encompass the box.
  • the plastics film which provides a tamper-proof lid
  • the plastics film is removed upon first opening the box, and then discarded.
  • the sleeve can then be slid over the box, which is advantageous during storage.
  • the lid is formed from rigid plastics and is in the form of a "snap-on" type lid which is removably engageable with the box.
  • the lid further includes a tamper seal arranged on the outer surface of the upstanding walls, the seal being attached to the plastics lid.
  • the seal may advantageously include a "rip-cord” or tear strip, which facilitates easier breaking of the seal at the desired time.
  • the multipack may include a plastics film according to the first embodiment and a snap-on type lid according to the second embodiment.
  • a method of producing a multipack for chilled or frozen food which method includes:
  • the box and its contents are then preferably stored under chilled or frozen conditions (typically at a temperature in the range -20°C to +10°C).
  • the box may be a pre-formed body (such as an open-topped box substantially as described above). Alternatively, it may be a box formed in situ on a production line.
  • a multipack is generally indicated by the numeral 1.
  • the multipack 1 comprises an outer box 2 made from cardboard and having a polyethylene lining on the interior; the box 2 has a plastics film 3 which is heat sealed to rim 4 of box 2.
  • the box further has a "snap-on" rigid plastic lid (not shown) which can be removably engaged.
  • Inside box 2 there are eight truncated square-based pyramidal tubs 5a,5b,5c,5d,5e,5f,5g and 5h arranged in two rows.
  • the tubs are arranged such that each upright tub is adjacent to an inverted tub.
  • tub 5c is in an upright position, and adjacent tubs 5b,5d and 5h are therefore inverted.
  • Each individual tub 5a,5b,5c,5d,5e,5f,5g and 5h has a respective cover 6a,6b,6c,6d,6e (6f,6g and 6h are not shown), which are made from cardboard.
  • frozen dessert or the like is placed into the tubs 5 and cardboard covers 6 are placed on top of the frozen dessert.
  • the tubs 5 are arranged so that covers 6 alternate between facing up and facing down.
  • the film 3 is then heat sealed to box 2.
  • the resultant cavities between each tub contains air; the air acts as an additional insulation layer to prevent a product from "heat shock”.
  • a snap-on lid (not shown) is then attached to the upstanding walls of the box 2.
  • the entire box 2 and its contents are then stored in a refrigerated container at a temperature of about -20°C.
  • the snap-on lid When it is desired to eat one of the frozen desserts, the snap-on lid is removed and plastics film 3 peeled off. The desired number of tubs is removed from box 2 (the frozen dessert in each tub being accessed by removal of a respective cover 6). The snap-on lid can then be re-attached to box 2, and the box returned to the refrigerated storage.

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GB9724756 1997-11-25
GB9724756A GB2331500A (en) 1997-11-25 1997-11-25 Multipack of tapering containers

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EP1520802A2 (de) * 2003-09-23 2005-04-06 O.M.C.S. Srl Thermoverpackung für kalte Lebensmittel

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US3838550A (en) * 1972-08-22 1974-10-01 Owens Illinois Inc Method and apparatus for packaging
US3848766A (en) * 1972-06-29 1974-11-19 Triance Enterprises Inc Insulated container pack
US4002005A (en) * 1973-06-19 1977-01-11 Owens-Illinois, Inc. Package of nested containers and method and apparatus for producing same
US4303153A (en) * 1979-11-26 1981-12-01 Boulton Gale E Insulated carrying container for beverage containers
EP0362541A1 (de) * 1988-10-05 1990-04-11 Ab Profor Verpackungseinheit von Flüssigkeitspackungen für unter Druck stehenden Inhalt
FR2713208A1 (fr) * 1993-12-06 1995-06-09 Zagori Evelyne Emballage de produit consommable glacé.

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US2045730A (en) * 1932-07-01 1936-06-30 George W Schepman Frozen confection and method of forming and dispensing
US3848766A (en) * 1972-06-29 1974-11-19 Triance Enterprises Inc Insulated container pack
US3838550A (en) * 1972-08-22 1974-10-01 Owens Illinois Inc Method and apparatus for packaging
US4002005A (en) * 1973-06-19 1977-01-11 Owens-Illinois, Inc. Package of nested containers and method and apparatus for producing same
US4303153A (en) * 1979-11-26 1981-12-01 Boulton Gale E Insulated carrying container for beverage containers
EP0362541A1 (de) * 1988-10-05 1990-04-11 Ab Profor Verpackungseinheit von Flüssigkeitspackungen für unter Druck stehenden Inhalt
FR2713208A1 (fr) * 1993-12-06 1995-06-09 Zagori Evelyne Emballage de produit consommable glacé.

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1520802A2 (de) * 2003-09-23 2005-04-06 O.M.C.S. Srl Thermoverpackung für kalte Lebensmittel
EP1520802A3 (de) * 2003-09-23 2005-11-30 O.M.C.S. Srl Thermoverpackung für kalte Lebensmittel

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