EP1955962A1 - Flexible packaging - Google Patents

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EP1955962A1
EP1955962A1 EP07405042A EP07405042A EP1955962A1 EP 1955962 A1 EP1955962 A1 EP 1955962A1 EP 07405042 A EP07405042 A EP 07405042A EP 07405042 A EP07405042 A EP 07405042A EP 1955962 A1 EP1955962 A1 EP 1955962A1
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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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    • B65D33/28—Strings or strip-like closures, i.e. draw closures
    • 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 flexible package and a set of such packaging intended to at least partially wrap any article in general.
  • the present invention also relates to a use of this package as a gift package, in particular.
  • pouches in which the articles that one wishes to pack can simply be slipped.
  • Such pouches are closed by tilting a flap sealed either by means of an adhesive tape, or with a metal clasp integrated in the pouch, or even a tape passing through a hole.
  • One of the drawbacks of this embodiment lies in the fact that the fastener provided for closing the bag consists of a strip that is appropriate, over its entire length, to separate from the bag before it can be used. . This procedure generates an increased risk of unexpected tearing of this band during its separation with the bag.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide a package which is simple in design and which makes it possible to remedy at least in part the aforementioned drawbacks. It should be noted in this regard that these disadvantages are found both in the field of gift wrapping as in that for wrapping any common item for another purpose.
  • the object of the present invention relates in particular to a package according to the statement of claim 1.
  • this packaging can offer a double access, for example, to promote the enveloping of the most fragile objects.
  • it can benefit in contrast to a separate opening means that facilitates the unpacking of the wrapped object.
  • it can also be an assembly comprising all the necessary equipment to produce a labeled package.
  • this package can be easily made in the form of a set of a plurality of units that can be packaged in the form of a roller or an accordion stack for example.
  • the latter corresponds to the situation in which the packaged object is completely covered by the packaging.
  • the second possible mode of use corresponds to that represented in the figure 2 , where the packaged object is only partially covered by the package. This second mode can find a particularly appropriate use, for example when it is necessary to pack flowers as illustrated.
  • the package 1 of the present invention is formed of at least one tubular sheet 2 of flexible material.
  • This sheet in the form of a tube defines two opposite ends 3, 4, better represented on the Figures 3a and 3b . At least one of these ends is at the same time not sealed and comprises at least one link 10 incorporated within the tubular sheet 2.
  • This link 10 is a means of ligating the unsealed end 3, by the object to be packaged may be introduced into the package 1.
  • the sealing of the closed end 4 can be achieved depending on the material constituting the tubular sheet 2.
  • a seal can typically be obtained by welding or gluing, respectively for materials such as paper or plastic for example.
  • tubular sheets When several tubular sheets are used to form the package, they may preferably be superimposed. It is then possible to benefit from a certain quality or a certain impression on the outside of the packaging, whereas a quality and / or an impression different can be applied to the inner tubular sheet.
  • FIGs 3a and 3b these schematically illustrate the package 2 as it is when it is flattened on a flat surface.
  • the figure 3a refers to a first embodiment in which the association of the link 10 to the tubular sheet 2 is such that the link is interlaced in this sheet.
  • this embodiment makes it possible to make the link clearly visible when the corresponding unsealed opening 3 is not yet closed.
  • This configuration can be advantageous, especially when this link is made of a ribbon with a beautiful appearance.
  • This preferred embodiment also has the advantage of being of simpler design to achieve because it requires no slide, passing or sleeve for the association of the link to the tubular sheet.
  • the figure 3b shows that the latter could also slide in a sleeve or in a hem, preferably reported against the inner part of the tubular sheet 2.
  • the link 10 is distant from its corresponding open end 3, in order to form, within the tubular sheet, an end zone 5 situated between the link 10 and said end 3.
  • This end zone makes it possible not to weaken this end which may be intended to receive at least one fragile bond as will be seen later.
  • the terminal area 5 provides sufficient space which facilitates the insertion operation of the link in the sheet, in that the manufacturing tolerances which define the location of the link can be advantageously less restrictive.
  • this end zone 5 advantageously constitutes a decorative element when package 1 is used as a gift package.
  • this illustrates the object of the present invention according to a second embodiment in which the two opposite ends 3a, 4a of the tubular sheet 2 are both unsealed and comprise at least one link 10 inserted at least partially 2.
  • the packaging takes the shape of a candy thanks to the two end zones 5 that define the locations of the ties 10 knotted on either side of the tubular sheet 2.
  • FIGS. 5a and 5b give illustrations of the packaging of the figure 4 , according to flat views which respectively correspond to the first embodiment of the figure 3a and its schematized variant to the figure 3b .
  • the tubular sheet 2 of the package 1 comprises at least one opening line 6 facilitating the unpacking of the wrapped object by opening the tubular sheet.
  • an opening line could for example be achieved by weakening the resistance of the sheet material along any path, for example along a substantially vertical or horizontal line.
  • a weakening could be obtained by discontinuous perforation of the sheet or by means of an embossing line or weakening of the thickness of the material.
  • Another solution is to provide for the application of a rope, preferably reported against the inner face of the tubular sheet.
  • an end of this rope would cross this sheet so that it can be grasped from the outside.
  • the whole of the rope is located on the same side of the leaf but at least one of its ends is disposed at the edge or in the immediate vicinity of the open end 3, 3a, 4a of this sheet.
  • the opening line 6 could still be made by any other means of opening / closing conventionally used in the textile field for example.
  • FIG. 7a shows that the opening line 6 is a closed line which, by its outline, defines an opening zone 7.
  • figure 7b shows that the opening zone 7 can be defined by the crossing of several opening lines 6, in this case two lines constituting the diagonals of the opening zone. These lines can also be parallel as shown in figure 7 .
  • figure 7d shows that the opening line 6 can also take another form.
  • a gripping means 8 may be attached to the opening line 6 or to the opening zone 7, in order to facilitate the opening operation of the tubular sheet, particular of the opening area of this sheet.
  • This gripping means may for example consist of a tongue sealed to the tubular sheet or integral with the end of a rope in the case where the latter materialize said opening line 6.
  • the figure 8 represents a variant of the subject of the present invention in which the package comprises a message zone 15.
  • This zone may for example be made by a solid area of light color within the printing (patterns) of the tubular sheet 2.
  • it may also be constituted by a writable support 16, such as an envelope or a label, attached to the tubular sheet of the package.
  • this message area may also be constituted by an adhesive surface 17 which can be exposed after having removed a protective film 17a.
  • Another solution is to provide for the message zone 15 to consist of a combination formed of the writable support 16 attached to the adhesive surface 17. In the latter case, a combination formed of compatible materials will be favored so that it can be removed and handed over. several times without damage the writable support on the adhesive surface.
  • the figure 9b shows that it is also possible to provide an assembly means 18, such as an incision formed in the tubular sheet 2 to be able to slide at least partially the writable support 16.
  • the assembly means 18 may also consist of an attached pouch, an adhesive or an adhesive substance, or a ribbon for example.
  • the tubular sheet is advantageously lined with a protective sheet, preferably internal, which prevents shocks.
  • a protective sheet preferably internal, which prevents shocks.
  • Such anti-shock sheets may typically consist of an air bubble film, a foam film or a corrugated cardboard.
  • This protective sheet not shown in the figures, could also provide thermal protection to the packaged object or provide impermeable protection, including water. In the latter case, a plasticized film or film could be used, superimposed, as lining the tubular sheet while retaining the flexibility of the packaging material obtained.
  • the figure 10 refers to an assembly 11 formed of a plurality of packagings 1 packaged in roll.
  • these packages are arranged in a row and are joined to each other by a fragile connection 20 to be dissociated or preferably torn.
  • a connection can be made by a line of perforations, by a line of weakness of the material or by the addition, between two adjacent packages, of at least one easily tearable connecting member.
  • Such a connecting member could be formed of a self-adhesive paper clip for example.
  • the assembly 11 may also take the form of an accordion stack of these packages.
  • each of these packages can be variable and standardized so as to offer a range suitable for almost all the objects that one wishes to wrap.
  • the object of the present invention makes it possible to benefit from a package, or a set of such packages, which can be used very quickly to wrap all sorts of objects.
  • the assembly 11 has the advantage of providing ready-to-use packaging in a convenient form for storage and use.
  • these packages incorporate a zone labeling and may be closed without the addition of any accessory or additional material.
  • they incorporate a means facilitating their opening during the unpacking operation.

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The package (1) has a tubular sheet (2) made up of a flexible material defining two opposite ends (3a, 4a), where one of the ends is unsealed. Adhesive bond (10) is placed inside an end of the sheet for binding the ends. A terminal area (5) is located between the bond and each end of the sheet. The sheet includes an opening line for facilitating an opening of the sheet. A message area is formed by an inscribable support e.g. an envelope, where the support is integrated in the sheet.

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La présente invention a pour objet un emballage souple ainsi qu'un ensemble de tels emballages destinés à envelopper au moins partiellement tout article en général. La présente invention se rapporte également à une utilisation de cet emballage comme emballage-cadeau, en particulier. Bien que la description qui va suivre soit basée sur cette utilisation spécifique, on comprendra toutefois que l'emploi de l'objet de la présente invention ne s'en trouve nullement limité à un tel usage.The present invention relates to a flexible package and a set of such packaging intended to at least partially wrap any article in general. The present invention also relates to a use of this package as a gift package, in particular. Although the following description is based on this specific use, it will be understood, however, that the use of the object of the present invention is in no way limited to such use.

S'il est connu qu'offrir est un plaisir, en revanche l'opération consistant à emballer des objets peut s'avérer être contraignante pour diverses raisons. De telles raisons peuvent par exemple découler d'un nombre élevé de cadeaux à emballer pour une même occasion, d'une difficulté à confectionner un emballage qui convienne à l'objet que l'on désire envelopper ou encore d'un manque de dextérité, de matériel, voir simplement de temps.While it is known that offering is a pleasure, however, the operation of wrapping objects may prove to be compelling for various reasons. Such reasons may for example arise from a large number of gifts to be wrapped for the same occasion, difficulty in making a package that is suitable for the object that one wishes to wrap or a lack of dexterity, of material, simply see time.

Afin de faciliter l'emballage de certains objets, on connaît l'utilisation de pochettes dans lesquelles peuvent être simplement glissés les articles que l'on désire emballer. De telles pochettes se referment par basculement d'un rabat scellé soit au moyen d'une bande adhésive, soit à l'aide d'un fermoir métallique intégré à la pochette, voire d'un ruban passant par un trou.In order to facilitate the packaging of certain objects, it is known to use pouches in which the articles that one wishes to pack can simply be slipped. Such pouches are closed by tilting a flap sealed either by means of an adhesive tape, or with a metal clasp integrated in the pouch, or even a tape passing through a hole.

Un autre emballage, de type emballage-cadeau, est décrit dans le brevet US 5'186'988 , lequel suggère un matériau se présentant sous la forme d'un rouleau formé d'une pluralité de sacs disposés en ligne les uns à la suite des autres. Ces sacs peuvent être successivement détachés en les séparant du rouleau le long d'une ligne de séparation transversale pré-découpée. Chaque sac forme ainsi, au sein du rouleau, une section qui comprend également une bande de matière (détachable de la même manière) destinée à constituer l'attache, à savoir le ruban permettant de fermer le sac en le nouant. Le sac est formé de deux feuilles soudées ou collées ensemble le long de deux côtés longitudinaux et le long d'un côté transversal, alors que l'autre côté transversal reste ouvert pour y permettre de glisser l'objet à emballer. L'un des inconvénients de ce mode de réalisation réside dans le fait que l'attache prévue pour la fermeture du sac est constituée d'une bande qu'il convient, sur toute sa longueur, de séparer du sac avant de pouvoir l'utiliser. Ce mode opératoire engendre un risque accru de déchirement inopiné de cette bande lors de sa séparation avec le sac.Another packaging, of the gift-wrapping type, is described in the patent US 5'186'988 which suggests a material in the form of a roll formed of a plurality of bags arranged in line one after the other. These bags can be successively detached by separating them from the roll along a pre-cut transverse separation line. Each bag thus forms, within the roll, a section which also comprises a strip of material (detachable in the same way) intended to form the fastener, namely the tape for closing the bag by tying. The bag is formed of two sheets welded or glued together along two longitudinal sides and along one transverse side, while the other transverse side remains open to allow to slide the object to be packaged. One of the drawbacks of this embodiment lies in the fact that the fastener provided for closing the bag consists of a strip that is appropriate, over its entire length, to separate from the bag before it can be used. . This procedure generates an increased risk of unexpected tearing of this band during its separation with the bag.

Le but de la présente invention vise à proposer un emballage qui soit de conception simple et qui permette de remédier au moins en partie aux inconvénients précités. On notera à ce propos que ces inconvénients se retrouvent aussi bien dans le domaine de l'emballage de cadeaux que dans celui visant à emballer tout article commun dans un autre but.The purpose of the present invention is to provide a package which is simple in design and which makes it possible to remedy at least in part the aforementioned drawbacks. It should be noted in this regard that these disadvantages are found both in the field of gift wrapping as in that for wrapping any common item for another purpose.

A cet effet, l'objet de la présente invention se rapporte notamment à un emballage conforme à l'énoncé de la revendication 1.For this purpose, the object of the present invention relates in particular to a package according to the statement of claim 1.

Avantageusement, cet emballage peut offrir un double accès favorisant par exemple l'enveloppement des objets les plus fragiles. En outre, il peut bénéficier à l'inverse d'un moyen d'ouverture distinct qui facilite le déballage de l'objet enveloppé. De plus, il peut également constituer un ensemble comprenant tout le matériel nécessaire pour réaliser un emballage étiqueté.Advantageously, this packaging can offer a double access, for example, to promote the enveloping of the most fragile objects. In addition, it can benefit in contrast to a separate opening means that facilitates the unpacking of the wrapped object. In addition, it can also be an assembly comprising all the necessary equipment to produce a labeled package.

Avantageusement encore, cet emballage peut être facilement réalisé sous la forme d'un ensemble d'une pluralité d'unités pouvant être conditionné sous la forme d'un rouleau ou d'un empilement en accordéon par exemple.Advantageously, this package can be easily made in the form of a set of a plurality of units that can be packaged in the form of a roller or an accordion stack for example.

D'autres avantages apparaîtront à la lumière de la description qui va suivre et qui se réfère à un mode de réalisation préféré de l'objet de la présente invention, pris à titre nullement limitatif et illustré par les figures annexées dans lesquelles:

  • Les figures 1 et 2 sont des vues schématiques de l'objet de la présente invention suivant un premier mode de réalisation et selon deux modes d'utilisation possibles.
  • Les figures 3a et 3b illustrent schématiquement l'emballage selon le premier mode de réalisation, dans des représentations à plat, conformément à un premier mode d'exécution, respectivement à une variante de ce mode d'exécution.
  • La figure 4 est une vue schématique de l'objet de la présente invention suivant un second mode de réalisation.
  • Les figures 5a et 5b illustrent schématiquement l'emballage selon le second mode de réalisation, dans une représentation à plat, conformément à un premier mode d'exécution, respectivement à une variante de ce mode d'exécution.
  • La figure 6 représente une variante de l'objet de la présente invention auquel est intégré un moyen d'ouverture facilité et un support inscriptible.
  • Les figures 7a à 7d illustrent différentes formes d'exécution de ce moyen d'ouverture.
  • La figure 8 représente une autre variante de l'objet de la présente invention auquel est intégré une zone d'écriture de message.
  • Les figures 9a et 9b montrent deux illustrations possibles d'un moyen d'assemblage permettant de rendre le support inscriptible solidaire de la feuille de l'emballage.
  • La figure 10 illustre schématiquement un ensemble formé d'une pluralité d'emballages conditionnés en rouleau, de préférence.
Other advantages will become apparent in the light of the description which follows and which refers to a preferred embodiment of the subject of the present invention, taken in no way restrictive and illustrated by the appended figures in which:
  • The Figures 1 and 2 are schematic views of the subject of the present invention according to a first embodiment and according to two possible modes of use.
  • The Figures 3a and 3b schematically illustrate the package according to the first embodiment, in flat representations, according to a first embodiment, respectively to a variant of this embodiment.
  • The figure 4 is a schematic view of the subject of the present invention according to a second embodiment.
  • The Figures 5a and 5b schematically illustrate the packaging according to the second embodiment, in a flat representation, according to a first embodiment, respectively to a variant of this embodiment.
  • The figure 6 represents a variant of the object of the present invention which incorporates a facilitated opening means and a writable medium.
  • The Figures 7a to 7d illustrate different forms of execution of this means of opening.
  • The figure 8 represents another variant of the object of the present invention which is integrated a message writing area.
  • The Figures 9a and 9b show two possible illustrations of an assembly means making the writable medium integral with the sheet of the package.
  • The figure 10 schematically illustrates an assembly formed of a plurality of packages packaged in roll, preferably.

En référence à la figure 1, celle-ci illustre, sous sa forme utilisée, l'emballage de la présente invention suivant un premier mode de réalisation et selon une première utilisation possible. Cette dernière correspond à la situation dans laquelle l'objet emballé est entièrement recouvert par l'emballage. Le second mode d'utilisation possible correspond à celui représenté dans la figure 2, où l'objet emballé n'est que partiellement recouvert par l'emballage. Ce deuxième mode peut trouver une utilisation particulièrement appropriée, par exemple lorsqu'il convient d'emballer des fleurs comme illustré.With reference to the figure 1 this illustrates, in its used form, the packaging of the present invention according to a first embodiment and according to a first possible use. The latter corresponds to the situation in which the packaged object is completely covered by the packaging. The second possible mode of use corresponds to that represented in the figure 2 , where the packaged object is only partially covered by the package. This second mode can find a particularly appropriate use, for example when it is necessary to pack flowers as illustrated.

L'emballage 1 de la présente invention est formé d'au moins une feuille tubulaire 2 en matériau souple. Cette feuille en forme de tube définit deux extrémités 3, 4 opposées, mieux représentées sur les figures 3a et 3b. L'une de ces extrémités au moins, n'est à la fois pas scellée et comprend au moins un lien 10 incorporé au sein de la feuille tubulaire 2. Ce lien 10 constitue un moyen permettant de ligaturer l'extrémité 3 non scellée, par laquelle l'objet à emballer pourra être introduit dans l'emballage 1.The package 1 of the present invention is formed of at least one tubular sheet 2 of flexible material. This sheet in the form of a tube defines two opposite ends 3, 4, better represented on the Figures 3a and 3b . At least one of these ends is at the same time not sealed and comprises at least one link 10 incorporated within the tubular sheet 2. This link 10 is a means of ligating the unsealed end 3, by the object to be packaged may be introduced into the package 1.

Le scellement de l'extrémité fermée 4 peut être réalisé en fonction du matériau constitutif de la feuille tubulaire 2. Un tel scellement peut typiquement être obtenu par soudage ou par collage, respectivement pour des matériaux comme le papier ou le plastique par exemple.The sealing of the closed end 4 can be achieved depending on the material constituting the tubular sheet 2. Such a seal can typically be obtained by welding or gluing, respectively for materials such as paper or plastic for example.

Lorsque plusieurs feuilles tubulaires sont utilisées pour former l'emballage, celles-ci peuvent de préférence se superposer. Il est alors possible de bénéficier d'une certaine qualité ou d'une certaine impression à l'extérieure de l'emballage, alors qu'une qualité et/ou une impression différente peut être appliquée à la feuille tubulaire interne.When several tubular sheets are used to form the package, they may preferably be superimposed. It is then possible to benefit from a certain quality or a certain impression on the outside of the packaging, whereas a quality and / or an impression different can be applied to the inner tubular sheet.

En référence aux figures 3a et 3b, celles-ci illustrent schématiquement l'emballage 2 tel qu'il se présente lorsqu'il est aplati sur une surface plane. La figure 3a se réfère à un premier mode d'exécution dans lequel l'association du lien 10 à la feuille tubulaire 2 est telle que le lien est entrelacé dans cette feuille. Avantageusement, ce mode d'exécution permet de rendre le lien bien visible lorsque l'ouverture non scellée 3 correspondante n'est pas encore fermée. Cette configuration peut être avantageuse, notamment lorsque ce lien est constitué d'un ruban doté d'un bel aspect. Cette exécution préférée présente également l'avantage d'être de conception plus simple à réaliser du fait qu'elle ne requière aucune coulisse, passant ou manchon pour l'association du lien à la feuille tubulaire. En variante d'une insertion au moins partielle du lien au sein de cette feuille, la figure 3b montre que ce dernier pourrait également coulisser dans un manchon ou dans un ourlet, rapporté de préférence contre la partie interne de la feuille tubulaire 2.With reference to Figures 3a and 3b , these schematically illustrate the package 2 as it is when it is flattened on a flat surface. The figure 3a refers to a first embodiment in which the association of the link 10 to the tubular sheet 2 is such that the link is interlaced in this sheet. Advantageously, this embodiment makes it possible to make the link clearly visible when the corresponding unsealed opening 3 is not yet closed. This configuration can be advantageous, especially when this link is made of a ribbon with a beautiful appearance. This preferred embodiment also has the advantage of being of simpler design to achieve because it requires no slide, passing or sleeve for the association of the link to the tubular sheet. As an alternative to at least partial insertion of the link within this sheet, the figure 3b shows that the latter could also slide in a sleeve or in a hem, preferably reported against the inner part of the tubular sheet 2.

Comme bien illustré sur les figures 3a et 3b, on remarquera que le lien 10 est distant de son extrémité ouverte 3 correspondante, dans le but de former, au sein de la feuille tubulaire, une zone terminale 5 située entre le lien 10 et ladite extrémité 3. Cette zone terminale permet de ne pas fragiliser cette extrémité qui peut être destinée à recevoir au moins une liaison fragile comme on le verra plus après. En outre, la zone terminale 5 offre un espace suffisant qui facilite l'opération d'insertion du lien dans la feuille, en ce sens que les tolérances de fabrication qui définissent l'emplacement du lien peuvent être avantageusement moins restrictives. De plus, cette zone terminale 5 constitue avantageusement un élément décoratif lorsque l'emballage 1 est utilisé à titre d'emballage-cadeau.As well illustrated on Figures 3a and 3b it will be noted that the link 10 is distant from its corresponding open end 3, in order to form, within the tubular sheet, an end zone 5 situated between the link 10 and said end 3. This end zone makes it possible not to weaken this end which may be intended to receive at least one fragile bond as will be seen later. In addition, the terminal area 5 provides sufficient space which facilitates the insertion operation of the link in the sheet, in that the manufacturing tolerances which define the location of the link can be advantageously less restrictive. In addition, this end zone 5 advantageously constitutes a decorative element when package 1 is used as a gift package.

En référence à la figure 4, celle-ci illustre l'objet de la présente invention suivant un second mode de réalisation dans lequel les deux extrémités opposées 3a, 4a de la feuille tubulaire 2 sont à la fois non-scellées et comprennent au moins un lien 10 inséré au moins partiellement au sein de la feuille tubulaire 2. Sous cette forme, l'emballage prend l'allure d'un bonbon grâce aux deux zones terminales 5 que définissent les emplacements des liens 10 noués de part et d'autre de la feuille tubulaire 2.With reference to the figure 4 , this illustrates the object of the present invention according to a second embodiment in which the two opposite ends 3a, 4a of the tubular sheet 2 are both unsealed and comprise at least one link 10 inserted at least partially 2. In this form, the packaging takes the shape of a candy thanks to the two end zones 5 that define the locations of the ties 10 knotted on either side of the tubular sheet 2.

Les figures 5a et 5b donnent des illustrations de l'emballage de la figure 4, suivant des vues à plat qui correspondent respectivement au premier mode d'exécution de la figure 3a et à sa variante schématisée à la figure 3b.The Figures 5a and 5b give illustrations of the packaging of the figure 4 , according to flat views which respectively correspond to the first embodiment of the figure 3a and its schematized variant to the figure 3b .

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la feuille tubulaire 2 de l'emballage 1 comprend au moins une ligne d'ouverture 6 facilitant le déballage de l'objet enveloppé par ouverture de la feuille tubulaire. Une telle ligne d'ouverture pourrait par exemple être réalisée par affaiblissement de la résistance du matériau de la feuille le long d'un tracé quelconque, par exemple le long d'une ligne sensiblement verticale ou horizontale. Un tel affaiblissement pourrait être obtenu par perforation discontinue de la feuille ou au moyen d'une ligne de gaufrage ou d'affaiblissement de l'épaisseur du matériau.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the tubular sheet 2 of the package 1 comprises at least one opening line 6 facilitating the unpacking of the wrapped object by opening the tubular sheet. Such an opening line could for example be achieved by weakening the resistance of the sheet material along any path, for example along a substantially vertical or horizontal line. Such a weakening could be obtained by discontinuous perforation of the sheet or by means of an embossing line or weakening of the thickness of the material.

Une autre solution consisterait à prévoir l'application d'un filin, rapporté de préférence contre la face interne de la feuille tubulaire. Suivant un mode de réalisation possible, une extrémité de ce filin traverserait cette feuille afin de pouvoir être saisie depuis l'extérieur. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, l'ensemble du filin se situe du même côté de la feuille mais au moins une de ses extrémités est disposée au bord ou au voisinage immédiat de l'extrémité ouverte 3, 3a, 4a de cette feuille. Lorsqu'une force de traction est appliquée sur ce filin, le long de son chemin, ou qu'une force de cisaillement est appliquée sur la feuille tubulaire à proximité de l'une des extrémités de ce filin, alors la pression exercée contre la feuille tubulaire devient suffisante pour cisailler cette dernière. De ce fait, la feuille s'ouvrira le long de la ligne d'ouverture 6, à savoir le long dudit filin.Another solution is to provide for the application of a rope, preferably reported against the inner face of the tubular sheet. According to one possible embodiment, an end of this rope would cross this sheet so that it can be grasped from the outside. According to another embodiment, the whole of the rope is located on the same side of the leaf but at least one of its ends is disposed at the edge or in the immediate vicinity of the open end 3, 3a, 4a of this sheet. When a pulling force is applied on this rope, along its path, or a shearing force is applied to the tubular sheet near one end of this rope, then the pressure exerted against the sheet tubular becomes sufficient to shear the latter. As a result, the sheet will open along the opening line 6, namely along said rope.

En variante, on relèvera que la ligne d'ouverture 6 pourrait encore être réalisée par n'importe quel autre moyen d'ouverture/fermeture utilisé conventionnement dans le domaine du textile par exemple.Alternatively, it will be noted that the opening line 6 could still be made by any other means of opening / closing conventionally used in the textile field for example.

En référence aux figures 7a à 7d, différentes formes d'exécution de cette ligne d'ouverture 6 s'y trouvent illustrées. La figure 7a montre que la ligne d'ouverture 6 est une ligne fermée qui, par son contour, défini une zone d'ouverture 7. La figure 7b montre que la zone d'ouverture 7 peut être définie par le croisement de plusieurs lignes d'ouverture 6, en l'occurrence deux lignes constituant les diagonales de la zone d'ouverture. Ces lignes peuvent également être parallèles comme illustré à la figure 7. Enfin, la figure 7d montre que la ligne d'ouverture 6 peut également prendre une autre forme quelconque.With reference to Figures 7a to 7d various embodiments of this opening line 6 are illustrated. The figure 7a shows that the opening line 6 is a closed line which, by its outline, defines an opening zone 7. figure 7b shows that the opening zone 7 can be defined by the crossing of several opening lines 6, in this case two lines constituting the diagonals of the opening zone. These lines can also be parallel as shown in figure 7 . Finally, figure 7d shows that the opening line 6 can also take another form.

Comme illustré schématiquement sur les figues 7a-7c, un moyen de préhension 8 peut être rapporté sur la ligne d'ouverture 6 ou dans la zone d'ouverture 7, ceci afin de faciliter l'opération d'ouverture de la feuille tubulaire, en particulier de la zone d'ouverture de cette feuille. Ce moyen de préhension peut par exemple être constitué d'une languette scellée à la feuille tubulaire ou solidaire de l'extrémité d'un filin dans le cas où ce dernier matérialiserait ladite ligne d'ouverture 6.As illustrated schematically in FIGS. 7a-7c, a gripping means 8 may be attached to the opening line 6 or to the opening zone 7, in order to facilitate the opening operation of the tubular sheet, particular of the opening area of this sheet. This gripping means may for example consist of a tongue sealed to the tubular sheet or integral with the end of a rope in the case where the latter materialize said opening line 6.

La figure 8 représente une variante de l'objet de la présente invention dans laquelle l'emballage comprend une zone de message 15. Cette zone peut par exemple être réalisée par un aplat de couleur claire au sein de l'impression (motifs) de la feuille tubulaire 2. Comme illustré à la figure 6, elle peut également être constituée par un support inscriptible 16, telle qu'une enveloppe ou une étiquette, rapporté sur la feuille tubulaire de l'emballage.The figure 8 represents a variant of the subject of the present invention in which the package comprises a message zone 15. This zone may for example be made by a solid area of light color within the printing (patterns) of the tubular sheet 2. As illustrated in FIG. figure 6 it may also be constituted by a writable support 16, such as an envelope or a label, attached to the tubular sheet of the package.

En référence à la figure 9a, cette zone de message peut également être constituée par une surface adhésive 17 pouvant être mise à nu après avoir retiré une pellicule 17a protectrice. Une autre solution, vise à prévoir que la zone de message 15 soit constituée d'une combinaison formée du support inscriptible 16 rapporté contre la surface adhésive 17. Dans ce dernier, cas, on privilégiera une combinaison formée de matériaux compatibles pour pouvoir retirer et remettre plusieurs fois sans dommage le support inscriptible sur la surface adhésive.With reference to the figure 9a this message area may also be constituted by an adhesive surface 17 which can be exposed after having removed a protective film 17a. Another solution is to provide for the message zone 15 to consist of a combination formed of the writable support 16 attached to the adhesive surface 17. In the latter case, a combination formed of compatible materials will be favored so that it can be removed and handed over. several times without damage the writable support on the adhesive surface.

La figure 9b montre qu'il est également possible de prévoir un moyen d'assemblage 18, telle qu'une incision ménagée dans la feuille tubulaire 2 pour pouvoir y glisser au moins partiellement le support inscriptible 16. Le moyen d'assemblage 18 peut être également constitué d'une pochette rapportée, d'un adhésif ou d'une substance adhésive, ou encore d'un ruban par exemple.The figure 9b shows that it is also possible to provide an assembly means 18, such as an incision formed in the tubular sheet 2 to be able to slide at least partially the writable support 16. The assembly means 18 may also consist of an attached pouch, an adhesive or an adhesive substance, or a ribbon for example.

Suivant une autre variante de la présente invention, la feuille tubulaire est avantageusement doublée d'une feuille de protection, de préférence interne, qui prévient les chocs. De telles feuilles anti-chocs peuvent être typiquement constituées par un film à bulles d'air, par un film en mousse ou encore par un carton ondulé. Cette feuille de protection, non illustrée dans les figures, pourrait également apporter une protection thermique à l'objet emballé ou constituer une protection imperméable, notamment à l'eau. Dans ce dernier cas, un film ou une pellicule plastifiée pourrait être utilisée, en superposition, comme doublure de la feuille tubulaire tout en conservant la souplesse du matériau d'emballage obtenu.According to another variant of the present invention, the tubular sheet is advantageously lined with a protective sheet, preferably internal, which prevents shocks. Such anti-shock sheets may typically consist of an air bubble film, a foam film or a corrugated cardboard. This protective sheet, not shown in the figures, could also provide thermal protection to the packaged object or provide impermeable protection, including water. In the latter case, a plasticized film or film could be used, superimposed, as lining the tubular sheet while retaining the flexibility of the packaging material obtained.

La figure 10 se réfère à un ensemble 11 formé d'une pluralité d'emballages 1 conditionnés en rouleau. Dans cette figure, ces emballages sont disposés en une rangée et sont joints les uns aux autres par une liaison fragile 20 destinée à être dissociée ou de préférence déchirée. Une telle liaison peut être réalisée par une ligne de perforations, par une ligne de faiblesse du matériau ou encore par l'adjonction, entre deux emballages adjacents, d'au moins un organe de liaison facilement déchirable. Un tel organe de liaison pourrait être formé d'une attache en papier autocollant par exemple.The figure 10 refers to an assembly 11 formed of a plurality of packagings 1 packaged in roll. In this figure, these packages are arranged in a row and are joined to each other by a fragile connection 20 to be dissociated or preferably torn. Such a connection can be made by a line of perforations, by a line of weakness of the material or by the addition, between two adjacent packages, of at least one easily tearable connecting member. Such a connecting member could be formed of a self-adhesive paper clip for example.

Il serait également possible de prévoir plusieurs rangées d'emballages dans la largeur du rouleau. De manière générale, on prévoit alors que les emballages de cet ensemble 11 puissent être joints les uns aux autres, en au moins une rangée, par au moins une liaison fragile 20 pouvant être déchirée de préférence.It would also be possible to provide several rows of packages in the width of the roll. In general, it is then expected that the packages of this assembly 11 can be joined to each other, in at least one row, by at least one fragile bond 20 which can be torn preferably.

En variante, l'ensemble 11 peut également prendre la forme d'un empilement en accordéon de ces emballages.Alternatively, the assembly 11 may also take the form of an accordion stack of these packages.

La contenance de chacun de ces emballages peut être variable et standardisée de sorte à offrir une gamme convenant à la quasi-totalité des objets que l'on souhaite envelopper.The capacity of each of these packages can be variable and standardized so as to offer a range suitable for almost all the objects that one wishes to wrap.

Avantageusement, l'objet de la présente invention permet de bénéficier d'un emballage, ou d'un ensemble de tels emballages, pouvant être mis en oeuvre très rapidement pour envelopper toute sorte d'objets. Tel que suggéré et contrairement au rouleau de papier traditionnel, l'ensemble 11 présente l'avantage, de fournir des emballages prêts à l'emploi sous une forme pratique à stocker et à utiliser. Avantageusement encore, ces emballages intègrent une zone d'étiquetage et peuvent être fermés sans apport d'un quelconque accessoire ou matériel additionnel. Enfin ils intègrent un moyen facilitant leur ouverture lors de l'opération de déballage.Advantageously, the object of the present invention makes it possible to benefit from a package, or a set of such packages, which can be used very quickly to wrap all sorts of objects. As suggested and unlike the traditional paper roll, the assembly 11 has the advantage of providing ready-to-use packaging in a convenient form for storage and use. Advantageously, these packages incorporate a zone labeling and may be closed without the addition of any accessory or additional material. Finally they incorporate a means facilitating their opening during the unpacking operation.

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Emballage (1) formé d'au moins une feuille tubulaire (2) en matériau souple définissant deux extrémités opposées (3, 4; 3a, 4a) dont au moins l'une (3, 3a, 4a) est à la fois non-scellée et comprend au moins un lien (10) incorporé au sein de ladite feuille tubulaire (2) pour pouvoir ligaturer ladite extrémité (3, 3a, 4a).Packaging (1) formed of at least one tubular sheet (2) of flexible material defining two opposite ends (3, 4; 3a, 4a) of which at least one (3, 3a, 4a) is both sealed and comprises at least one link (10) incorporated within said tubular sheet (2) to be able to ligate said end (3, 3a, 4a). Emballage (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit lien (10) est distant de ladite extrémité (3, 3a, 4a) afin de former, au sein de la feuille tubulaire (2), une zone terminale (5) située entre ledit lien (10) et ladite extrémité (3, 3a, 4a) correspondante.Packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said link (10) is remote from said end (3, 3a, 4a) so as to form, within the tubular sheet (2), an end zone (5) located between said link (10) and said corresponding end (3, 3a, 4a). Emballage (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ladite feuille tubulaire (2) comprend au moins une ligne d'ouverture (6) pour faciliter l'ouverture de la feuille tubulaire (2).Packaging (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said tubular sheet (2) comprises at least one opening line (6) to facilitate the opening of the tubular sheet (2). Emballage (1) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite ligne d'ouverture (6) est une ligne fermée définissant une zone d'ouverture (7).Packaging (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that said opening line (6) is a closed line defining an opening zone (7). Emballage (1) selon la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce qu'un moyen de préhension (8) est rapporté sur ladite ligne d'ouverture (6) ou dans ladite zone d'ouverture (7), afin de faciliter l'opération d'ouverture de la feuille tubulaire (2).Packaging (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a gripping means (8) is attached to said opening line (6) or said opening zone (7), in order to facilitate the opening operation of the tubular sheet (2). Emballage (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite feuille tubulaire (2) est doublée d'une feuille de protection anti-chocs, thermique ou imperméable.Packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said tubular sheet (2) is lined with a shock-proof, thermal or impervious protective sheet. Emballage (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une zone de message (15).Packaging (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a message area (15). Emballage (1) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que la zone de message (15) est constituée par un support inscriptible (16) rapporté, telle qu'une étiquette, une enveloppe et/ou une carte, ou est constituée par une surface adhésive (17) ou encore par une combinaison formée dudit support inscriptible (16) rapporté contre ladite surface adhésive (17).Packaging (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the message area (15) is constituted by a writable support (16) reported, such as a label, an envelope and / or a card, or is constituted by a adhesive surface (17) or by a combination formed of said writable medium (16) attached to said adhesive surface (17). Emballage (1) selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que ledit support inscriptible (16) est rendu solidaire de la feuille tubulaire (2) par un moyen d'assemblage (18) tel qu'une pochette rapportée, une substance adhésive, un ruban ou une incision ménagée dans cette feuille tubulaire (2) pour y glisser partiellement ledit support inscriptible (16).Packaging (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that said writable support (16) is secured to the tubular sheet (2) by an assembly means (18) such as an insert pocket, an adhesive substance, a ribbon or incision formed in this tubular sheet (2) to partially slide said writable support (16). Ensemble (11) formé d'une pluralité d'emballages (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdits emballages (1) sont joints les uns aux autres, en au moins une rangée, par au moins une liaison fragile (20).Assembly (11) formed of a plurality of packages (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said packages (1) are joined to each other, in at least one row, by at least one connection fragile (20).
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