EP1840036B1 - Packaging support and associated packaging method for pasta and other food products - Google Patents
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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
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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
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- the present invention relates to a packaging support and to the associated packaging method for pasta and other food products.
- EP-A1-1 219 548 discloses a tray of molded material comprising cells for receiving individual pieces of fruit, wherein the cells are disposed in successive rows of high cells and low cells that present a relative staggered configuration disposition.
- the corners or some surfaces of the pasta may break, be deformed, or bear the impression of one of the surfaces of the package.
- the aim of the present invention is to provide a packaging support which is simple to use and ensures protection of the products contained therein.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a packaging support which has low costs and is relatively simple to provide in practice and safe in application.
- packaging support containing pasta as defined in the appended claim 1, and a method for packaging pasta as defined in claim 8.
- the reference numeral 1 generally designates a packaging support and the corresponding method for packaging pasta and other food products.
- the support 1 comprises a tray 2 provided with a plurality of receptacles 3 whose dimensions are substantially complementary to the dimensions of at least one item of the type of product to be accommodated: in the specific case, each receptacle 3 has shapes and dimensions (width, length and depth) which depend on the format of the individual food product (for example stuffed pasta) and also on the number of products that are to be accommodated within each receptacle 3.
- the receptacles 3 are mutually distributed in order to affect the entire surface of the tray 2 by being very close to each other: in this manner, it is possible to minimize the unused area of the tray 2, utilizing fully its extension and therefore minimizing the space occupation of the packaging.
- the receptacles 3 are mutually separated by means of a plurality of bands 4 which protrude from substantially facing border surfaces of the tray 2: the bands 4, in addition to mutually separating the various laterally adjacent and proximate receptacles 3, are intended to stiffen the tray 2 (in practice constituting ribs), further enhancing the value of the support 1 with respect to standard ones.
- the support 1 can be made of a material of a substantially polymeric type and is obtained generally by molding: the choice of the material and the production technology ensure maximum hygiene of the support 1, since it will be adapted to accommodate food products.
- each receptacle 3 constitutes a compartment for a single item of the product to be packaged: in this manner, it is not possible for one product to come into contact with another one, becoming damaged in the impact, for example during transport.
- each receptacle 3 can constitute a compartment for accommodating two items of the product to be packaged, arranged side-by-side and with their most delicate portions substantially separated.
- each receptacle 3 has a plurality of slots 5 which are substantially mutually proximate.
- the slots 5 are adapted to ensure the free circulation of air below the products accommodated in each receptacle 3, in practice preventing accumulations of moisture which might entail degradation (albeit minimal) of the quality of the product.
- the packaging method for pasta and other food products which uses the support 1 consists in arranging at least one individual food product in each individual receptacle 3 which is shaped complementarily thereto until all the receptacles 3 are filled. At this point it is necessary to insert the packaging support 1, which has a product accommodated in each of its seats 3, within an appropriately provided outer enclosure.
- the outer enclosure can be a box made of a material such as cardboard or can be made of a substantially polymeric material.
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Description
- The present invention relates to a packaging support and to the associated packaging method for pasta and other food products.
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EP-A1-1 219 548 discloses a tray of molded material comprising cells for receiving individual pieces of fruit, wherein the cells are disposed in successive rows of high cells and low cells that present a relative staggered configuration disposition. - Some products, particularly fresh and frozen products, can be damaged slightly during transport when they are packaged loose (not individually) within traditional boxes.
- Considering for example pastas with a stuffing (tortellini, ravioli and the like), the corners or some surfaces of the pasta may break, be deformed, or bear the impression of one of the surfaces of the package.
- If the products to be packaged are particularly valuable (and therefore have high costs), it is absolutely necessary to ensure the integrity of the product.
- The ideal solution would be the individual packaging of each item of food: this choice would entail such a high cost increase that it cannot be justified by buyers.
- The aim of the present invention is to provide a packaging support which is simple to use and ensures protection of the products contained therein.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a packaging support which has low costs and is relatively simple to provide in practice and safe in application.
- In accordance with the invention, there is provided packaging support containing pasta as defined in the appended
claim 1, and a method for packaging pasta as defined in claim 8. - Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will become better apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of a packaging support and of the associated packaging method for pasta and other food products, illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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Figure 1 is a front view of a first possible embodiment of a packaging support according to the invention; -
Figure 2 is a side view of a first possible embodiment of a packaging support according to the invention; -
Figure 3 is a front view of a second possible embodiment of a packaging support according to the invention; -
Figure 4 is a side view of a second possible embodiment of a packaging support according to the invention; -
Figure 5 is a front view of a third possible embodiment of a packaging support according to the invention; -
Figure 6 is a side view of a third possible embodiment of a packaging support according to the invention. - With reference to the figures, the
reference numeral 1 generally designates a packaging support and the corresponding method for packaging pasta and other food products. - The
support 1 comprises atray 2 provided with a plurality ofreceptacles 3 whose dimensions are substantially complementary to the dimensions of at least one item of the type of product to be accommodated: in the specific case, eachreceptacle 3 has shapes and dimensions (width, length and depth) which depend on the format of the individual food product (for example stuffed pasta) and also on the number of products that are to be accommodated within eachreceptacle 3. - The
receptacles 3 are mutually distributed in order to affect the entire surface of thetray 2 by being very close to each other: in this manner, it is possible to minimize the unused area of thetray 2, utilizing fully its extension and therefore minimizing the space occupation of the packaging. - The
receptacles 3 are mutually separated by means of a plurality ofbands 4 which protrude from substantially facing border surfaces of the tray 2: thebands 4, in addition to mutually separating the various laterally adjacent andproximate receptacles 3, are intended to stiffen the tray 2 (in practice constituting ribs), further enhancing the value of thesupport 1 with respect to standard ones. - The
support 1 can be made of a material of a substantially polymeric type and is obtained generally by molding: the choice of the material and the production technology ensure maximum hygiene of thesupport 1, since it will be adapted to accommodate food products. - According to a preferred embodiment, aimed at ensuring maximum protection of each individual product present in the package, each
receptacle 3 constitutes a compartment for a single item of the product to be packaged: in this manner, it is not possible for one product to come into contact with another one, becoming damaged in the impact, for example during transport. - As an alternative, when the products being packaged are not excessively delicate, each
receptacle 3 can constitute a compartment for accommodating two items of the product to be packaged, arranged side-by-side and with their most delicate portions substantially separated. - In order to maintain the quality of the product at the maximum possible levels even during packaging and during subsequent transport, the bottom of each
receptacle 3 has a plurality ofslots 5 which are substantially mutually proximate. Theslots 5 are adapted to ensure the free circulation of air below the products accommodated in eachreceptacle 3, in practice preventing accumulations of moisture which might entail degradation (albeit minimal) of the quality of the product. - The packaging method for pasta and other food products which uses the
support 1 consists in arranging at least one individual food product in eachindividual receptacle 3 which is shaped complementarily thereto until all thereceptacles 3 are filled. At this point it is necessary to insert thepackaging support 1, which has a product accommodated in each of itsseats 3, within an appropriately provided outer enclosure. - In particular, the outer enclosure can be a box made of a material such as cardboard or can be made of a substantially polymeric material.
- It has thus been shown that the invention achieves the intended aim and objects.
- The invention thus conceived is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the appended claims.
- All the details may further be replaced with other technically equivalent elements.
- In the exemplary embodiments shown, individual characteristics, given in relation to specific examples, may actually be interchanged with other different characteristics that exist in other exemplary embodiments.
- In practice, the materials used, as well as the shapes and dimensions, may be any according to requirements without thereby abandoning the scope of the protection of the appended claims.
- Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.
Claims (10)
- A packaging support containing pasta, comprising a tray (2) provided with a plurality of receptacles (3) whose dimensions are substantially complementary to the dimensions of at least one item of pasta accommodated in each one of said receptacles (3), the bottom of each receptacle (3) having a plurality of slots (5) which are substantially mutually proximate, said slots (5) being adapted to ensure the free circulation of air below the item of pasta accommodated in each receptacle (3).
- The packaging support containing pasta according to claim 1, characterized in that said receptacles (3) are mutually distributed in order to affect the entire surface of said tray (2).
- The packaging support containing pasta according to claim 1, characterized in that said receptacles (3) are mutually separated by means of a plurality of bands (4) which protrude from substantially facing opposite border surfaces of said tray (2).
- The packaging support containing pasta according to claim 1, characterized in that said tray (2) is made of a material of a substantially polymeric type.
- The packaging support containing pasta according to claim 1, characterized in that said tray (2) is obtained by molding.
- The packaging support containing pasta according to claim 1, characterized in that each receptacle (3) constitutes a compartment that accommodates a single item of pasta.
- The packaging support containing pasta according to claim 1, characterized in that each receptacle (3) constitutes a compartment that accommodates two items of pasta, which are arranged side-by-side and whose more delicate portions are substantially separated.
- A method for packaging pasta, comprising the steps of:- providing a packaging support (1) comprising a tray (2) provided with a plurality of receptacles (3) whose dimensions are substantially complementary to the dimensions of at least one item of pasta to be accommodated in each one of said receptacles (3), the bottom of each receptacle (3) having a plurality of slots (5) which are substantially mutually proximate, said slots (5) being adapted to ensure the free circulation of air below the item of pasta accommodated in each receptacle (3),- arranging at least one individual item of pasta in each individual receptacle (3) shaped complementarily thereto of said packaging support (1) until all the receptacles (3) are filled,- inserting the packaging support (1), with one item of pasta accommodated in each of its receptacles (3), within an appropriate outer enclosure.
- The method according to claim 8, characterized in that said outer enclosure is a box made of a material such as cardboard.
- The method according to claim 8, characterized in that said outer enclosure is made of a substantially polymeric material.
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GB1172377A (en) * | 1966-11-16 | 1969-11-26 | Cease Central Inc | Food Containers |
ES140245Y (en) * | 1967-06-28 | 1969-07-16 | Compagnia Italiana Nest-Pack, S. P. A. | A CELLED TRAY FOR STORAGE AND DISPATCH OF FRUITS. |
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