Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
  • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
  • B65B47/00—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved
  • B65B47/04—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure
  • B65B47/06—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure using folding dies
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
  • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
  • B65B25/00—Packaging other articles presenting special problems
  • B65B25/02—Packaging agricultural or horticultural products
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
  • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
  • B65B47/00—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved
  • B65B47/08—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of fluid pressure
  • B65B47/10—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of fluid pressure by vacuum

Definitions

• the present invention relates to the packaging of various objects and in particular bouquets of flowers or flowerpots.
• the invention relates more precisely to a device for packaging such objects.
• the invention further relates to a machine for continuously packaging objects, in particular bouquets or flowerpots.
• Bouquets of flowers can come in various forms. Either the foot of the stems is introduced into a vase or a pot. Either the stems are pricked in a stopper which allows the bouquet to stand upright. Either the flowers are planted in a pot filled with soil.
• the bouquet can also be devoid of any holding element.
• the object of the present invention is to provide a device and a machine making it possible to facilitate the packaging of various objects and in particular bouquets or flowerpots while improving the quality of these packaging.
• the invention also relates to a device for implementing the method according to the invention, characterized in that it comprises a flat surface comprising an opening, this flat surface being capable of receiving a packaging sheet, and a pad located in the axis of said opening, this pad or this opening being movable relative to each other between a position in which the pad is spaced from the opening and a position in which this pad is engaged in this opening, so as to create said pocket.
• the machine for continuously packaging objects in particular bouquets or flowerpots, comprises several devices according to the invention, arranged one after the other.
• FIG. 1 to 7 schematically show in section the main packaging steps performed using a device according to the invention
• - Figure 8 shows in perspective a packaging device according to the invention
• - Figures 9 to 12 show in perspective a device according to the invention in different phases of its operation
• - Figure 13 shows schematically in section a variant of the method according to the invention
• - Figures 14 and 15 show in perspective the machine according to the invention in two phases of its operation.
• the method implemented by the device according to the invention comprises the following steps.
• a first step see Figure 2
• a packaging sheet 2 is placed above an opening 3 created on a flat surface 4.
• the sheet 2 is pressed into the 'opening 3 to form in this sheet a pocket 5 extending under said opening 3. Then place (see Figure 6) the bouquet of flowers 1 in the pocket 5.
• a subsequent step we realize a tie around the wrapping sheet 2 above and / or around the pot or bouquet of flowers 1 to clamp the wrapping sheet 2 against the stems of the bouquet.
• the bouquet of flowers 1 is introduced into the opening 3.
• the opening 3 is moved to the bouquet of flowers 1.
• the pocket 5 is formed by introducing a tampon 6 into the covered opening 3 by the packaging sheet 2.
• FIG. 1 the pocket 5 is formed by introducing a tampon 6 into the covered opening 3 by the packaging sheet 2.
• the pocket 5 is formed by creating a depression under the packaging sheet 2 between it and a plate 7 which is pulled down.
• the pocket 5 is formed by creating a depression in a closed chamber located under the opening 3 covered by the packaging sheet 2.
• FIG. 3 shows that a surface 8 forming an abutment is created under the opening 3 to limit the displacement travel of the pad 6.
• the device comprises plus a ring 9 (FIG. 8) comprising two parts 9a, 9b movable between a position in which the two parts 9a, 9b form a continuous ring and a position in which these parts 9a, 9b define between them a restricted space 9c capable of tightening the packaging sheet before applying the link.
• the device further comprises, under the opening 3, a surface 8 forming a stop, located at a distance from this opening 3 equal to the depth of the pocket that is to be made in the packaging sheet.
• the ring 9 is movable between a position (see FIG.
• the ring 9 is connected by rods 10 to a plate 8 forming a stop spaced from the ring 9 d 'a distance equal to the depth of the pocket to be made in the packaging sheet.
• the device that has just been described comprises means for automatically and successively controlling the following operations: displacement of the pad 6 (see FIGS.
• Figures 14 and 15 show a machine for continuously making the successive packaging of flower pots or the like.
• This machine comprises several devices in accordance with the invention, arranged one after the other.
• this machine comprises a carousel comprising a plate 13 mounted in rotation about a vertical axis, carrying several packaging devices 14 regularly distributed around the axis of rotation of the plate 13.
• the carousel comprises the four following stations: - a first station A for depositing the packaging sheet by an operator; - A second station B for producing the pocket in the packaging sheet; - a third station C for depositing the flowerpot or bouquet in said pocket, by a second operator and possibly adding water or other product to the flowers; - a fourth station D for automatic wrapping of the packaging and possibly the addition of water or other product to the flowers.
• the first station A is also a post for collecting the flowerpot or wrapped bouquet, by the first operator.
• the first station includes means such as a pedal, actuated by the first operator, to control the rotation of the carousel.
• the first station A may also include an imprint defining the location for depositing the packaging sheet.
• the control cylinder for the buffer 6 for shaping the pocket in the packaging sheet and a binder automatic.
• the invention can be applied to the packaging of objects other than bouquets or flowerpots, such as Easter eggs, stuffed items, gifts, toys, etc.

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• Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
• Packging For Living Organisms, Food Or Medicinal Products That Are Sensitive To Environmental Conditiond (AREA)
• Packaging Of Special Articles (AREA)

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