EP2319765B1 - Method and apparatus pertaining to packaging having gussets formed by at least two differing gusset-forming methodologies - Google Patents

Method and apparatus pertaining to packaging having gussets formed by at least two differing gusset-forming methodologies Download PDF

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EP2319765B1
EP2319765B1 EP09175116.4A EP09175116A EP2319765B1 EP 2319765 B1 EP2319765 B1 EP 2319765B1 EP 09175116 A EP09175116 A EP 09175116A EP 2319765 B1 EP2319765 B1 EP 2319765B1
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Olav Dagestad
Paul Veternik
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    • 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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    • B65D75/04—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks
    • B65D75/20—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks doubled around contents and having their opposed free margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
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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
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    • B65B9/067—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it the web advancing continuously
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    • 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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    • 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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  • This invention relates generally to packaging and more particularly to the use of gussets.
  • Flow wrapping comprises a well-known example in these regards.
  • products to be packaged are placed within a tube of flexible material. This material is then sealed on either end of the product and severed to unitize the packaged product.
  • the resultant package will flange outwardly at the sealed ends. This yields, to a lesser or greater extent, a bow-tie form factor for the package. Depending upon the application setting and the product such an appearance may be aesthetically and/or functionally inappropriate. Skilled practitioners know to employ gussets to reduce such flanging and to create a more consistently linear appearance.
  • a "gusset" will be understood to comprise a pocket formed by disposing a portion of the packaging material inwardly of the package itself.
  • US 2,718,105 discloses bag-like containers of flexible strip material, the continuous forming and/or filling of same, and apparatus therefor.
  • the material may be any flexible medium, such as plastic, cloth, paper, metal or metal foil, transparent or otherwise, or in fact anything that will conform to the described requirements.
  • An object of the invention is the provision of an improved container of envelope type which may be formed, filled, and sealed by a series of operations.
  • a further object of the invention is the provision of an improved container having a stiffened base of a type so that it will remain upright when set on a table or support, thereby eliminating the possibility of the contents draining therefrom after opening.
  • some product packages contain two or more discrete items (such as, by way of illustration, two pieces of candy) that each reside within a corresponding sealed pocket.
  • Such a package can require more gussets than a package that only comprises a single sealed compartment.
  • This increased number of gussets can greatly slow down the productivity of a given packaging line. For example, it can take about twice as long to package a product containing two three-ounce candy pieces as it takes to package a product container containing a single six-ounce candy piece.
  • a product comprising at least two discrete items is packaged using both a first and a second gusset-forming methodology, wherein the first gusset-forming methodology differs from the second gusset-forming methodology.
  • the first gusset-forming methodology comprises a mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology while the second gusset-forming methodology comprises a non-mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology (such as, but not limited to, a vacuum-based gusset-forming methodology or a gusset-forming methodology using one or more external air jets).
  • the method described herein may, for example, be performed by equipment, such as a flow wrapping machine or mechanical or non-mechanical gusset-forming means available from the companies listed hereinafter.
  • components of the apparatus described herein may be obtained from these companies: Robert Bosch GmbH, Packaging Technology, Postfach 1127, 71301 Weiblingen, Germany, e.g. equipment of the series "HSM” or Thevopharm Pack 2000”; Multipack Systems PVT. Ltd., 9th Floor, Neptune Towers, BBC Road, Alkapuri, Vadodara, 390005 India; Fuji Packaging GmbH, Katthelpen 8, 22359 Hamburg, Germany, e.g. equipment of the series "FW 3700"; Cavanna S.p.A., Via Matteotti, 104, 28077 - Prato Sesia (NO), Italy.
  • the packaging i.e. the material enclosing the items of the products, may be any type of film or foil from any type of suitable material, such as polyethylene or polypropylene or paper coated with a plastic material.
  • the packaging may comprise a film which may have a thickness between 60 ⁇ m and 70 ⁇ m.
  • an OPP (oriented polypropylene) flame-treated release layer having a thickness of around 3 ⁇ may be provided to avoid a blocking of the film and/or picking off a cold seal.
  • a clear OPP core having a thickness of approximately 14 ⁇ is provided for providing stiffness to the film, protecting the ink mentioned below which is used for applying graphic information, and providing a glossy appearance.
  • an OPP corona treated release layer of approximately 3 ⁇ m may be provided to promote bonding.
  • an amount of 2 to 3 g/m2 adhesive may be provided to bind the above-mentioned OPP films.
  • an OPP skin layer having a thickness of approximately 3 ⁇ m may be present to protect the core layer mentioned below.
  • the core layer may, for example, be formed of super white opaque cavitated OPP having a thickness of approximately 27 ⁇ m to 37 ⁇ m in order provide stiffness, opacity and light protection.
  • Towards the inside of the package another OPP skin layer of approximately 3 ⁇ m may be provided to protect the above-mentioned core layer.
  • a primer is preferably present with an amount of approximately 0,3 g/m2 for coating adhesion.
  • an acrylic coating is provided with an amount of approximately 0,9 g/m2 to provide an aroma barrier and a surface having a good smoothness or a surface roughness below a predetermined value to provide a surface suitable for applying a cold seal pattern.
  • the cold seal is preferably applied with an amount of about 4 g/m2 to provide a seal, which is preferably easy to open and reclosable.
  • the vacuum-based gusset-forming methodology As regards a vacuum-based gusset-forming methodology as a conceivable non-mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology, it is currently considered beneficial to apply a vacuum continuously. This will advantageously avoid pressure peaks which may be caused by on/off valves. Further, the vacuum may be pulsed between the cycles, with a lower pressure applied during gusset forming.
  • the appropriate levels of applied vacuum or negative pressure can be determined as follows. When the packaging machine is operated at the maximum speed, the vacuum is adjusted so as to securely and reliably form gussets. In a similar manner the necessary vacuum can be determined when the machine is operated at minimum speed. During operation, the level of vacuum applied may vary between the values obtained as described above.
  • gussets at the ends of the package are formed using the first gusset-forming methodology while gussets in the middle portion of the package are formed using the second gusset-forming methodology. It is believed that packaging formed in this manner can be formed up to twice as fast as comparable gusseted packaging formed through use of mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology alone.
  • the resultant packaging remains aesthetically pleasing notwithstanding the use of some non-mechanically-formed gussets.
  • the end gussets are as well formed and attractive as one would expect while the non-mechanically-formed gussets, being restricted by one approach to a middle location, are sufficiently consistent and attractive in appearance to achieve the overall aesthetic intent.
  • FIG. 1 comprises a flow diagram as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 2 comprises a top-plan view of a product as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 3 comprises a side-elevational schematic view of an apparatus as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 4 comprises a top-plan detail view of an apparatus as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 comprises a top-plan detail view of an apparatus as configured in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 an illustrative process 100 that is compatible with many of these teachings will now be presented.
  • This process 100 includes the step 101 of providing a product comprising at least two discrete items.
  • product will be understood to refer to an item that is to be offered for sale as a single item, notwithstanding that the thing being offered for sale itself comprises multiple items.
  • this product 200 comprises at least a first item 201 and a second item 202.
  • these items can be identical to one another or can differ by degree or in kind. There are no particular restrictions in these regards. For the sake of simplicity and a useful illustration, it will be presumed here that these items are essentially identical chocolate pieces comprising low-profile chocolate squares. The specifics of this example serve an illustrative purpose only and are not offered with any suggestion or intent that these specifics comprise an exhaustive listing of all such possibilities in this regard.
  • this process 100 provides for flow wrapping the product 200 to form a protopackage.
  • Flow wrapping comprises a well understood area of practice in the packaging arts. Generally speaking, an item to be packaged is placed into a tube of flexible packaging material. The flow wrapping process then seals the packaging material on either side of the item in order to encapsulate the item within the packaging material and unitized to form a discrete, separated resultant package. As these practices are so well known, for the sake of brevity and for the purpose of clarity further elaboration in this regard will not be provided here.
  • protopackage will be understood to refer to a partially-packaged item; “partial” in that the item is disposed within the flow-wrap material but not yet sealed therein and not yet unitized as a single product.
  • this process 100 then uses a first gusset-forming methodology to form at least one gusset in the protopackage.
  • this can comprise using a mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology.
  • mechanically-based will be understood to refer to a gusset-forming methodology that utilizes a solid component (such as one or more fingers) to physically contact the packaging material and by this impingement cause the packaging material to be urged inward.
  • the aforementioned gussets 501 are formed at an end portion of the protopackage and, in particular, at each of the end corners of what will comprise the final unitized package.
  • the formation of such gussets at such a location and via such a mechanism comprises a well understood area of endeavor.
  • this process 100 then uses a second gusset-forming methodology to form at least one gusset in the protopackage.
  • This second gusset-forming methodology is different from the first gusset-forming methodology.
  • This reference to being "different" will be understood, in this particular context of usage, to refer to a difference in kind and not merely a difference in degree.
  • the first gusset-forming methodology comprises the use of a single finger to impinge upon the wrapper and thereby form a gusset
  • this second gusset-forming methodology cannot merely comprise the use of two or more such fingers.
  • the first gusset-forming methodology comprises a mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology while the second gusset-forming methodology comprises a non-mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology.
  • the second gusset-forming methodology can comprise using a vacuum to act upon the protopackage to form a corresponding gusset.
  • Using a vacuum to form a gusset in flow-wrapping material comprises a known area of practice and does not require further elaboration here.
  • the gussets 204 formed by a second gusset-forming methodology are formed in an interior portion of the protopackage.
  • these particular gussets 204 can be formed at the middle of what will ultimately be the resultant package 200.
  • this process 100 can further optionally accommodate, as desired, further steps in these regards.
  • This can include the step 105 of sealing the protopackage proximal to the aforementioned gussets 501 and 204 to thereby seal the product within the protopackage.
  • Such sealing can be achieved in any of a variety of ways including through applied heat, cold-sealing (which typically employs both an adhesive and applied pressure), and so forth.
  • Pursuant to a step 106 this process 100 can also provide for cutting the protopackage proximal to at least one gusset as was formed using the first gusset-forming methodology to thereby unitize the product 200 and form a unitized package.
  • Another step 107 can provide for forming perforations proximal to the gusset(s) that were formed using the second gusset-forming methodology.
  • These perforations 206 can extend laterally across the wrapper as shown in FIG. 2 and can thereby facilitate permitting an end user to separate the discrete items 201 and 202 from one another (using only the end user's hands and without requiring resort to a gripping or cutting tool, presuming the end user to be at least an average able-bodied human being of age twelve or older) without breaking the seal for any of the discrete items.
  • a process will yield a resultant product 200 having at least two sealed compartments 207 and 208 that contain, respectively, one or more items. These compartments are bounded at their ends by seals 205, which seals also interact with the aforementioned gussets 501 and 204 to retain the shape of these gussets.
  • seals 205 which seals also interact with the aforementioned gussets 501 and 204 to retain the shape of these gussets.
  • the gussets 501 at the ends of the product 200 will be of high and consistent quality when using a high-quality process such as a mechanically-based gusset-forming methodology.
  • the gussets 204 in the interior portion of the product 200 will likely not be as consistent, but the applicant has determined that these gussets will nevertheless be of sufficiently-acceptable function and appearance when placed at such a location as to be acceptable without diminishing the visual appearance or the commercial appeal of the product itself.
  • a given packaging line can receive a flow of flow-wrapping material 301.
  • Product items 201 and 202 are placed within this material 301 as this occurs.
  • a vacuum system 302 serves to draw a vacuum within the wrapping material 301 as desired. If desired, the operation of this vacuum can be cycled. For many application settings, however, the system may be left running continuously. The latter approach will aid in preventing inertia-based time delays and this in turn can contribute to optimum throughput.
  • a pair of rotating members carry sealing jaws that move in synchronism with one another to form the aforementioned seals in the flow-wrapper material 301 in accord with well-understood prior art technique.
  • some of the sealing jaws 3n4 present a cutting surface while other sealing jaw 305 present a perforations-forming surface.
  • these jaws 304 and 305 alternate such that every other seal occurs in conjunction with a full-lateral cut while the remaining seals occur in conjunction with lateral perforations.
  • Such a configuration will yield products having two compartments that are easily separated by an end user by ripping the material 301 along the perforations. It will be understood that other configurations can be readily applied to obtain three-compartment products, four-compartment products, and so forth as desired.
  • mechanically-formed gussets are formed during the same step as when the aforementioned full-lateral cuts are made.
  • this can comprise using a pair of fingers 401 on each side of the protopackage to move inuward and impinge the side of the wrapping material 301 (as shown particularly in FIG. 5 ) to form a corresponding pocket 501 that will serve as the desired gussets. (These fingers are not shown in FIG. 3 .)
  • non-mechanically-formed gussets are formed during the same step as when the aforementioned lateral perforations are made. As described earlier, these non-mechanically-formed gussets can be formed by drawing a vacuum within the wrapping material 301 by use of the aforementioned vacuum system 302 without also applying pressure to the exterior of the packaging material
  • such a packaging line will yield resultant packaged products 200 that comprise two items 201 and 202 that are each individually contained within corresponding sealed compartments. The end user can then purchase the product 200 and separate the two compartments when and as desired.

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ES09175116.4T ES2524297T3 (es) 2009-11-05 2009-11-05 Método y aparato referente a envasado que tiene pliegues laterales conformados mediante al menos dos metodologías diferentes de conformación de pliegues laterales
EP09175116.4A EP2319765B1 (en) 2009-11-05 2009-11-05 Method and apparatus pertaining to packaging having gussets formed by at least two differing gusset-forming methodologies
PL09175116T PL2319765T3 (pl) 2009-11-05 2009-11-05 Metoda i aparat dotyczące opakowania posiadającego fałdy uformowane przy użyciu co najmniej dwóch różniących się od siebie metod formowania fałd
RU2010144627/13A RU2557820C2 (ru) 2009-11-05 2010-11-01 Способ и устройство для упаковки
ARP100104090A AR078910A1 (es) 2009-11-05 2010-11-04 Metodo y aparato que pertenece al envasado que tiene entretelas formadas, por lo menos, por dos metodologias diferentes de formacion de fuelles
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