EP1682410A1 - Device and machine for packaging different objects, in particular bouquets or pots of flowers - Google Patents

Device and machine for packaging different objects, in particular bouquets or pots of flowers

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EP1682410A1
EP1682410A1 EP03789509A EP03789509A EP1682410A1 EP 1682410 A1 EP1682410 A1 EP 1682410A1 EP 03789509 A EP03789509 A EP 03789509A EP 03789509 A EP03789509 A EP 03789509A EP 1682410 A1 EP1682410 A1 EP 1682410A1
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    • 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

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  • 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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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for packaging different objects, in particular bouquets of flowers. The inventive device is characterised in that it consists of: a flat surface (4) which comprises an opening (3) and which can receive a packaging film (2); a plug element (6) which is disposed in the axis of the opening, whereby either the plug or the opening can move in relation to the other between a position in which the plug is disposed at a distance from the opening and a position in which the plug (6) is inserted into the opening (3); and a ring (9) comprising at least two mobile parts (9a, 9b) which can move between a position in which they form a continuous ring and a position in which a restricted space is defined therebetween, which can be used to tighten the packaging film (2) prior to the formation of a link.

Description

Dispositif et machine pour emballer des objets divers, en particulier des bouquets ou des pots de fleurs. La présente invention concerne l'emballage d'objets divers et en particulier de bouquets de fleurs ou de pots de fleurs. L'invention concerne plus précisément un dispositif pour emballer de tels objets. L'invention vise en outre une machine pour emballer en continu des objets, en particulier des bouquets ou des pots de fleurs. Les bouquets de fleurs peuvent se présenter sous diverses formes. Soit le pied des tiges est introduit dans un vase ou un pot. Soit les tiges sont piquées dans un bouchon qui permet au bouquet de tenir debout. Soit les fleurs sont plantées dans un pot rempli de terre. Le bouquet peut également être dépourvu de tout élément de maintien. Pour emballer ces bouquets ou pots de fleurs, on les pose sur une feuille en papier ou en matière plastique, on rabat la feuille vers les fleurs, puis on forme un lien par exemple au moyen d'un élastique, au-dessus du pot, du vase ou du bouchon. Ces opérations sont fastidieuses et peuvent être mal exécutées par un personnel maladroit. Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif et une machine permettant de faciliter l'emballage d'objets divers et en particulier des bouquets ou des pots de fleurs tout en améliorant la qualité de ces emballages. L'invention concerne aussi un dispositif pour la mise en œuvre du procédé selon l'invention, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une surface plane comportant une ouverture, cette surface plane étant apte à recevoir une feuille d'emballage, et un tampon situé dans l'axe de ladite ouverture, ce tampon ou cette ouverture étant mobile l'un par rapport à l'autre entre une position dans laquelle le tampon est espacé de l'ouverture et une position dans laquelle ce tampon est engagé dans cette ouverture, de façon à créer ladite poche. Selon un deuxième aspect de l'invention, la machine pour emballer en continu des objets, en particulier des bouquets ou des pots de fleurs, comprend plusieurs dispositifs selon l'invention, disposés l'un à la suite de l'autre. D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci-après. Aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs : - les figures 1 à 7 montrent schématiquement en coupe les principales étapes d'emballage effectuées à l'aide d'un dispositif selon l'invention ; - la figure 8 montre en perspective un dispositif d'emballage selon l'invention ; - les figures 9 à 12 montrent en perspective un dispositif selon l'invention dans différentes phases de son fonctionnement ; - la figure 13 montre schématiquement en coupe une variante du procédé selon l'invention ; - les figures 14 et 15 montrent en perspective la machine selon l'invention dans deux phases de son fonctionnement. En référence aux figures 1 à 7, le procédé mis en œuvre par le dispositif selon l'invention comprend les étapes suivantes. Dans une première étape (voir figure 2), on pose une feuille d'emballage 2 au-dessus d'une ouverture 3 créée sur une surface plane 4. Dans une deuxième étape (voir figure 3), on enfonce la feuille 2 dans l'ouverture 3 pour former dans cette feuille une poche 5 s 'étendant sous ladite ouverture 3. On place ensuite (voir figure 6) le bouquet de fleurs 1 dans la poche 5. Dans une étape ultérieure (voir figure 6 ou 7) on réalise un lien autour de la feuille d'emballage 2 au-dessus et/ou autour du pot ou du bouquet de fleurs 1 pour serrer la feuille d'emballage 2 contre les tiges du bouquet. Dans l'exemple représenté, le bouquet de fleurs 1 est introduit dans l'ouverture 3. Dans une variante, l'ouverture 3 est déplacée vers le bouquet de fleurs 1. Dans l'exemple illustré par les figures 1 à 7, la poche 5 est formée en introduisant un tampon 6 dans l'ouverture 3 recouverte par la feuille d'emballage 2. Dans une variante illustrée par la figure 13, la poche 5 est formée en créant une dépression sous la feuille d'emballage 2 entre celle-ci et un plateau 7 que l'on tire vers le bas. Dans une autre variante, non représentée, la poche 5 est formée en créant une dépression dans une chambre fermée située sous l'ouverture 3 recouverte par la feuille d'emballage 2. De préférence, avant l'étape de liage, on introduit de l'eau dans l'ouverture 3 pour apporter de l'eau aux fleurs. La figure 3, montre d'autre part, qu'on créé une surface 8 formant butée sous l'ouverture 3 pour limiter la course de déplacement du tampon 6. On va maintenant décrire en référence aux figures 8 à 12, le dispositif pour la mise en œuvre du procédé qui vient d'être décrit. Ce dispositif comprend : - une surface plane 4 comportant une ouverture 3, cette surface plane étant apte à recevoir une feuille d'emballage ; - un tampon 6 mobile entre une position (voir figure 9) espacée de l'ouverture 3 et une position (voir figures 10 et 11) dans laquelle ce tampon 6 est engagé dans cette ouverture 3. Selon l'invention, le dispositif comprend de plus un anneau 9 (figure 8) comprenant deux parties 9a, 9b mobiles entre une position dans laquelle les deux parties 9a, 9b forment un anneau continu et une position dans laquelle ces parties 9a, 9b définissent entre elles un espace restreint 9c apte à serrer la feuille d'emballage avant l'application du lien. Le dispositif comprend d'autre part, sous l'ouverture 3, une surface 8 formant butée, située à une distance de cette ouverture 3 égale à la profondeur de la poche que l'on veut réaliser dans la feuille d'emballage. Dans l'exemple illustré par les figures 9 à 12, l'anneau 9 est mobile entre une position (voir figure 9 et 10) dans laquelle l'ouverture 3 entoure l'anneau 9 et une position dans laquelle (voir figures 11 et 12) cet anneau 9 est situé au- dessus de l'ouverture 3. Dans l'exemple représenté sur les figures 9 à 12, l'anneau 9 est relié par des tiges 10 à une plaque 8 formant butée espacée de l'anneau 9 d'une distance égale à la profondeur de la poche que l'on veut réaliser dans la feuille d'emballage. Le dispositif que l'on vient de décrire comprend des moyens pour commander automatiquement et successivement les opérations suivantes : - déplacement du tampon 6 (voir figures 9 et 10), vers l'anneau 9 recouvert par la feuille d'emballage ; - déplacement de l'anneau 9 (voir figure 11) vers une position espacée de l'ouverture 3 et une position engagée sur le tampon 6, pour former la poche dans la feuille d'emballage ; - après introduction du pot de fleurs, ou bouquets dans la poche, commande de l'arrivée d'eau ou autre produit pour apporter de l'eau ou autre produit aux fleurs ; - déplacement (voir figure 8) des parties 9a, 9b de l'anneau 9 vers la position resserrée pour serrer la feuille contre les tiges de fleurs ; - mise en œuvre d'une lieuse automatique pour former un lien au-dessus des parties 9a, 9b de l'anneau 9 ; - puis commande des mouvements inverses. Le déplacement du tampon 6 vers l'anneau 9 peut être commandé au moyen d'un vérin 11. Le déplacement de l'anneau 9 peut être commandé par une tige 12 reliée à la plaque 8, portant un galet 13 coopérant avec une rampe formant came de soulèvement (non représentée). Les figures 14 et 15 représentent une machine pour réaliser en continu l'emballage successif de pots de fleurs ou analogues. Cette machine comporte plusieurs dispositifs conformes à l'invention, disposés l'un à la suite de l'autre. Dans l'exemple représenté, cette machine comprend un carrousel comportant un plateau 13 monté en rotation autour d'un axe vertical, portant plusieurs dispositifs d'emballage 14 régulièrement répartis autour de l'axe de rotation du plateau 13. Le carrousel comporte les quatre postes suivants : - un premier poste A de dépose de la feuille d'emballage par un opérateur ; - un second poste B de réalisation de la poche dans la feuille d'emballage ; - un troisième poste C de dépose du pot de fleurs ou bouquet dans ladite poche, par un second opérateur et éventuellement d'apport d'eau ou autre produit aux fleurs ; - un quatrième poste D de liage automatique de l'emballage et éventuellement d'apport d'eau ou autre produit aux fleurs. Le premier poste A est également un poste de récupération du pot de fleurs ou bouquet emballé, par le premier opérateur. Le premier poste comporte un moyen tel qu'une pédale, actionnée par le premier opérateur, pour commander la mise en rotation du carrousel. Le premier poste A peut également comporter une empreinte définissant l'emplacement de dépose de la feuille d'emballage. Au-dessus du plateau rotatif 13 sont disposés le vérin de commande du tampon 6 de mise en forme de la poche dans la feuille d'emballage, et une lieuse automatique. Sous le plateau rotatif 13 existe une rampe fixe formant came pour commander le soulèvement de l'anneau 9. Bien entendu, l'invention peut s'appliquer à l'emballage d'objets autres que les bouquets ou pots de fleurs, tels que des œufs de Pâques, des objets en peluche, des cadeaux, des jouets, etc... Device and machine for packaging various objects, in particular bouquets or flowerpots. 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. To pack these bouquets or flowerpots, we put them on a sheet of paper or plastic, we fold the sheet towards the flowers, then we form a link for example by means of an elastic band, above the pot, of the vase or the stopper. These operations are tedious and can be poorly performed by clumsy personnel. 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. According to a second aspect of the invention, the machine for continuously packaging objects, in particular bouquets or flowerpots, comprises several devices according to the invention, arranged one after the other. Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below. In the appended drawings given by way of nonlimiting examples: - Figures 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. Referring to Figures 1 to 7, the method implemented by the device according to the invention comprises the following steps. In a first step (see Figure 2), a packaging sheet 2 is placed above an opening 3 created on a flat surface 4. In a second step (see Figure 3), 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. In a subsequent step (see Figure 6 or 7) 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. In the example shown, the bouquet of flowers 1 is introduced into the opening 3. In a variant, the opening 3 is moved to the bouquet of flowers 1. In the example illustrated by FIGS. 1 to 7, the pocket 5 is formed by introducing a tampon 6 into the covered opening 3 by the packaging sheet 2. In a variant illustrated in FIG. 13, the pocket 5 is formed by creating a depression under the packaging sheet 2 between it and a plate 7 which is pulled down. In another variant, not shown, the pocket 5 is formed by creating a depression in a closed chamber located under the opening 3 covered by the packaging sheet 2. Preferably, before the binding step, we introduce in opening 3 to bring water to the flowers. FIG. 3, on the other hand, shows that a surface 8 forming an abutment is created under the opening 3 to limit the displacement travel of the pad 6. We will now describe with reference to FIGS. implementation of the process which has just been described. This device comprises: - a flat surface 4 having an opening 3, this flat surface being able to receive a packaging sheet; a buffer 6 movable between a position (see FIG. 9) spaced from the opening 3 and a position (see FIGS. 10 and 11) in which this buffer 6 is engaged in this opening 3. According to the invention, 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. In the example illustrated by FIGS. 9 to 12, the ring 9 is movable between a position (see FIG. 9 and 10) in which the opening 3 surrounds the ring 9 and a position in which (see FIGS. 11 and 12 ) this ring 9 is located above the opening 3. In the example shown in Figures 9 to 12, 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. 9 and 10), towards the ring 9 covered by the packaging sheet; - Movement of the ring 9 (see Figure 11) to a position spaced from the opening 3 and a position engaged on the pad 6, to form the pocket in the packaging sheet; - after introducing the flowerpot, or bouquets in the pocket, ordering the arrival of water or other product to bring water or other product to the flowers; - displacement (see Figure 8) of the parts 9a, 9b of the ring 9 towards the constricted position to clamp the leaf against the flower stems; - Implementation of an automatic binder to form a link above the parts 9a, 9b of the ring 9; - then control reverse movements. The displacement of the buffer 6 towards the ring 9 can be controlled by means of a jack 11. The movement of the ring 9 can be controlled by a rod 12 connected to the plate 8, carrying a roller 13 cooperating with a ramp forming a lifting cam (not shown). 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. In the example shown, 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. Above the rotary plate 13 are arranged the control cylinder for the buffer 6 for shaping the pocket in the packaging sheet, and a binder automatic. Under the rotary plate 13 there is a fixed ramp forming a cam for controlling the lifting of the ring 9. Of course, 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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REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif pour emballer des objets divers en particulier des bouquets de fleurs, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : - une surface plane (4) comportant une ouverture (3), cette surface plane (4) étant apte à recevoir une feuille d'emballage(2) ; - un tampon (6) situé dans l'axe de ladite ouverture, ce tampon ou cette ouverture étant mobile l'un par rapport à l'autre entre une position dans laquelle le tampon est espacé de l'ouverture et une position dans laquelle ce tampon (6) est engagé dans cette ouverture (3) ; - un anneau (9) comprenant au moins deux parties mobiles (9a, 9b) entre une position dans laquelle ces parties forment un anneau continu et une position dans laquelle ces parties définissent entre elles un espace restreint apte à serrer la feuille d'emballage (2) avant la formation d'un lien.1. Device for packaging various objects, in particular bouquets of flowers, characterized in that it comprises: - a flat surface (4) comprising an opening (3), this flat surface (4) being able to receive a sheet of 'packaging (2); - A pad (6) located in the axis of said opening, this pad or this opening being movable relative to one another between a position in which the pad is spaced from the opening and a position in which this pad (6) is engaged in this opening (3); - a ring (9) comprising at least two movable parts (9a, 9b) between a position in which these parts form a continuous ring and a position in which these parts define between them a restricted space capable of clamping the packaging sheet ( 2) before forming a bond.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend sous l'ouverture (3) une surface formant butée (8), située à une distance de cette ouverture (3) égale à la profondeur de la poche (5) que l'on veut réaliser dans ladite feuille (2).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises under the opening (3) a surface forming a stop (8), located at a distance from this opening (3) equal to the depth of the pocket (5) that we want to make in said sheet (2).
3. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit anneau (9) est mobile entre une position dans laquelle l'ouverture (3) entoure cet anneau (9) et une position dans laquelle cet anneau (9) est situé au-dessus de ladite ouverture (3).3. Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said ring (9) is movable between a position in which the opening (3) surrounds this ring (9) and a position in which this ring (9 ) is located above said opening (3).
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit anneau (9) est relié par des tiges (10) à une plaque (8) formant butée espacée dudit anneau (9) d'une distance égale à la profondeur de la poche que l'on veut réaliser dans ladite feuille. 4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that said ring (9) is connected by rods (10) to a plate (8) forming a stop spaced from said ring (9) by a distance equal to the depth of the pocket that we want to make in said sheet.
5. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens pour commander automatiquement et successivement les opérations suivantes : - déplacement du tampon (6) vers l'anneau(9), recouvert par la feuille d'emballage ; - déplacement de l'anneau (9) vers une position espacée de l'ouverture (3) et une position engagée sur le tampon (6), pour former la poche (5) dans la feuille ; - après introduction du pot de fleurs(l) ou bouquet dans ladite poche (5), commande d'une arrivée d'eau pour apporter de l'eau aux fleurs ; - déplacement des parties (9a, 9b) de l'anneau (9) vers la position resserrée pour serrer la feuille contre l'objet à emballer ; - mise en œuvre d'une lieuse automatique pour former un lien au-dessus des parties (9a, 9b) de l'anneau (9) ; - puis commande des mouvements inverses.5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises means for automatically and successively controlling the following operations: - displacement of the pad (6) towards the ring (9), covered by the packaging sheet; - displacement of the ring (9) towards a position spaced from the opening (3) and a position engaged on the pad (6), to form the pocket (5) in the sheet; - After introduction of the flowerpot (l) or bouquet in said pocket (5), ordering a water supply to bring water to the flowers; - displacement of the parts (9a, 9b) of the ring (9) towards the constricted position to clamp the sheet against the object to be packaged; - Implementation of an automatic binder to form a link above the parts (9a, 9b) of the ring (9); - then control reverse movements.
6. Machine pour réaliser en continu l'emballage successif d'objets, en particulier de pots de fleurs, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte plusieurs dispositifs conformes à l'une des revendications 1 à 5, disposés l'un à la suite de l'autre.6. Machine for continuously producing successive packaging of objects, in particular flower pots, characterized in that it comprises several devices in accordance with one of claims 1 to 5, arranged one after the other. the other.
7. Machine selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un carrousel comportant un plateau (13) monté en rotation et portant plusieurs dispositifs d'emballage régulièrement répartis autour de l'axe de rotation du plateau (13), ledit carrousel comportant les quatre postes suivants : - un premier poste (A) de dépose de la feuille d'emballage par un opérateur ; - un second poste (B) de réalisation de la poche dans la feuille d'emballage ; - un troisième poste (C) de dépose de l'objet à emballer dans ladite poche, par un second opérateur ; - un quatrième poste (D) de liage automatique de l'emballage et éventuellement d'apport d'eau ou autre produit, le premier poste (A) étant également un poste de récupération de l'objet emballé par le premier opérateur.7. Machine according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises a carousel comprising a plate (13) mounted in rotation and carrying several packaging devices regularly distributed around the axis of rotation of the plate (13), said carousel comprising the following four 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 object to be packed in said pocket, by a second operator; - A fourth station (D) for automatic binding of the packaging and optionally for supplying water or other product, the first station (A) also being a station for recovering the object packed by the first operator.
8. Machine selon la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que le premier poste (A) comporte une empreinte définissant l'emplacement de dépose de la feuille d'emballage et un moyen de commande, par le premier opérateur, de la mise en rotation du carrousel. 8. Machine according to claim 7, characterized in that the first station (A) has an imprint defining the location for depositing the packaging sheet and a control means, by the first operator, for the rotation of the carousel.
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