EP3119693B1 - Package with a pouch - Google Patents

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EP3119693B1
EP3119693B1 EP15710196.5A EP15710196A EP3119693B1 EP 3119693 B1 EP3119693 B1 EP 3119693B1 EP 15710196 A EP15710196 A EP 15710196A EP 3119693 B1 EP3119693 B1 EP 3119693B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D83/00Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/0055Containers or packages provided with a flexible bag or a deformable membrane or diaphragm for expelling the contents
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31BMAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B50/00Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
    • B31B50/14Cutting, e.g. perforating, punching, slitting or trimming
    • B31B50/16Cutting webs
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31BMAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B50/00Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
    • B31B50/60Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping
    • B31B50/64Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping by applying heat or pressure, e.g. by welding
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D35/00Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/02Body construction
    • B65D35/10Body construction made by uniting or interconnecting two or more components
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D35/00Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/44Closures
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/2018Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
    • B65D47/2031Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure the element being formed by a slit, narrow opening or constrictable spout, the size of the outlet passage being able to be varied by increasing or decreasing the pressure
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D75/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/008Standing pouches, i.e. "Standbeutel"
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D75/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52Details
    • B65D75/58Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • B65D75/5861Spouts
    • B65D75/5872Non-integral spouts
    • B65D75/5883Non-integral spouts connected to the package at the sealed junction of two package walls

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  • the present invention relates to the field of packaging and more particularly the field of packaging intended to contain a substance whose restitution is obtained by pressure exerted manually on the packaging and / or by gravity. It finds for particularly advantageous application the agro-food, industrial, cosmetic, domestic, pharmacological and health sectors in general.
  • a socket pocket consists of a conical pocket having two ends of different sections. The largest end is not closed but open.
  • Devices of this type have drawbacks related to their poor restitution, the absence of a cap and therefore the need to use the content in its entirety at the risk of significant waste.
  • the socket bags do not retain their form by themselves and can not be rested on a work plan without seeing their contents spill.
  • the use of a piping bag allows very good handling, a precise touch and therefore a significant "product" sensation, very good control of the doses delivered and a very good return of the product.
  • the field of packaging also uses bottles or bottles formed of a continuous external envelope in a plastic-type material but also tubes. These packs have a better vertical retention than a piping bag. They usually have a cap to close the packaging. Finally, they allow an easy deposit of the content.
  • this type of packaging has a very low return of the product. Indeed, at the end of use, there remains a significant amount of product that can not be extracted. Moreover, they are not pleasant to the touch.
  • WO 2012/017938 A1 and US 2005/0265636 A1 disclose packages comprising a pouch for containing a product and allowing its recovery, and comprising: a manually deformable envelope, the first film being closed on itself so as to form a trunk having a first and a second end, the section of the trunk narrowing as it approaches the first end; a base formed of a second film and sealed to the second end of the trunk so as to close the second end, the base and the envelope being sealed flesh against flesh to form together a manually deformable pocket; a closure device through which the product is intended to flow during the restitution.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device that solves at least some of the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • This device allows a very good handling and a touch, a sensation "product" very important. Indeed, it has the advantage of the sleeve pocket, namely a flexible body, deformable by a simple pressure exerted manually by the user with one or two hands. The flexibility of the pocket allows a very good return of the product and improves the control of the pressure exerted. This level of control allows a very precise distribution of doses. Finally, this pocket has an improved vertical support, sleeve upwards, by the cooperation of the flexible envelope with the flexible base. Indeed, the envelope / base seal provides mechanical reinforcement of the pocket. This seal has a thickness which is the sum of the thicknesses of the envelope and the base. In addition, depending on the type of accessory used at the socket, the device can be held vertically, socket down. This advantageous position facilitates the flow of the product inside the flexible bag.
  • an envelope is said to be “flexible” or “flexible” when it is formed of a film that does not support its own weight.
  • the envelope is formed of a film which does not hold itself when it is arranged horizontally and is held only by one of its ends.
  • the width of the film is greater than 2 cm (10 -2 m), its length is greater than 5 cm and its thickness is greater than 0.01 cm. According to one embodiment, its thickness is greater than 0.001 cm.
  • the film has the following dimensions: 3 cm long, 10 cm wide and 0.013 cm thick.
  • the film has a thickness of at least 0.001 cm.
  • the term "flexible pouch” or its equivalents is defined, inter alia, by a volume that can be reduced by at least one third, preferably by at least half, and preferably at least two-thirds under the effect of the pressure exerted by one or two hands of the user. This effect is typically a compression effort during which the user closes these fingers on his palm.
  • This volume preferably has a single output.
  • standard force that a hand can exert is defined as the force that an adult can exercise with his hand.
  • skin has the definition of the face of the film turned towards the outside of the product to be contained.
  • substitution is defined as the ratio between the quantity of product initially contained in the packaging and the content remaining at the end of use and that it is not or that it is only very difficult to extract.
  • the "longitudinal" direction is taken along the axis according to which the trunk has its maximum dimension.
  • this axis extends from the first to the second end, that is to say from the base to the closure device. In the figures, this axis is vertical.
  • the present invention 1 comprises a flexible envelope 201.
  • This envelope 201 consists of a film. This film is closed on itself. This film, once closed on itself, forms a trunk.
  • a trunk may have a section of any shape without being limited to a circular section. This trunk has a first and a second end. The section of this trunk thus formed narrows as it approaches the first end.
  • This trunk is made by sealing "skin against flesh" of the film over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and preferably equal to 5 mm. This type of sealing allows a better grip of the device by a user, as well as a more homogeneous deformation.
  • the film is preferably a multilayer film.
  • a base 202 is sealed to the envelope 201.
  • the envelope 201 and the base 202 are sealed by a seal 400 of the "flesh-against-flesh" type. This seal 400 is performed at the second end.
  • the base 202 is made of a flexible material. This flexible material may for example be of the same nature as the material of the envelope 201 and preferably a flexible film monolayer or multilayer and preferably OPP / OPA / ALU / PE or OPP / metallized polyester / PE.
  • the present invention comprises a closure device 100.
  • This closure device 100 is sealed at the first end of the envelope 201, the one of smaller section.
  • the closure device 100 may, for example, comprise a sleeve 102.
  • the sleeve 102 is more rigid than the envelope 201.
  • This sleeve 102 may, according to one embodiment, have a thread 105 on its external face which is not in contact with the product contained in the bag 200. This thread 105 can be used to adapt an accessory 101 of the closure device 100.
  • the accessory 101 can be a plug (capsule, pump, etc.). .) or a support having silicone lips 104 having a lid 106 for example.
  • This device 1 thus produced has a very good stability in the vertical position, socket 102 upwards and therefore resting on the envelope / base 400 seal.
  • this seal 400 is a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type. This seal therefore has a greater rigidity since its thickness is the sum of that of the casing 201 and that of the base 202. This stability is acquired that the device 1 is full or empty or partly full.
  • This device 1 also has the advantage of a small footprint once empty, its pocket 200 being flexible. It is possible to compress the bag 200, open cap and keep this shape if the cap is closed before stopping the pressure stresses exerted on the bag 200.
  • the device 1 resumes its original shape allowing vertical retention sleeve 102 upwards.
  • the device 1 after the stop of the pressure stresses, and independently of the state of the plug, keeps its deformed shape. This has the advantage, for example, to preserve the product remained in the flexible pouch of any contact with the surrounding air.
  • the device 1 if the plug remains open after the cessation of the pressure stresses, the device 1 partially takes its original form.
  • the present invention has a deformable pocket 200 allows a better reproduction of the product contained therein.
  • the flexible bag 200 has an improved deformation capacity allowing its deformation to a hand for a user of standard force.
  • the base 202 of the present invention has any geometry, preferably polygonal, preferably polygonal with rounded corners, and preferably diamond-shaped with rounded corners.
  • the geometry of the base 202 is adapted to cooperate with the envelope 201 so that the latter matches the shape of the contour of the base 202.
  • the envelope 201 forms a channel said flow channel 500 which extends from the base 202 and towards the sleeve 102.
  • the flow channels 500 are thus formed inside the pocket 200 in the presence and / or in the absence of pressure exerted by a user of standard force.
  • the preferentially polygonal geometry with rounded angles makes it possible to form flow channels 500 which promote the aggregation of the product contained in the pocket 200 at the rounded corners in the absence and / or in the presence of external pressure.
  • These aggregates of material locally increase the value of the ratio mass of material to be extracted on the contact surface between the material to be extracted and the inner wall of the envelope 200. This increase promotes the descent of the material towards the outside of the pocket 200 In the absence of pressure exerted, and depending on the viscosity of the content under consideration, the gravity may be sufficient to achieve these aggregates of material and thus to promote their flow along these channels 500 flow.
  • the present invention has a ratio between the perimeter of the sleeve 102 and the perimeter of the base 202 may vary between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.2 and 0.7 and preferably between 0.4 and 0.5.
  • the present invention comprises a ratio between the height 401 of the envelope / base seal and the height 2 of the device may vary between 0.001 and 0.1, preferably between 0.001 and 0.05.
  • the present invention comprises a ratio between the height 301 of the envelope / sleeve seal and the height 2 of the device that can vary between 0.001 and 0.2, preferably between 0.1 and 0.15.
  • the solid angle thus formed by the flexible pouch 200 allows a good flow of the product contained in the flexible pouch 200.
  • the geometry of the base 202 associated with the envelope 201 to form the pocket 200 will allow the creation of flow channels 500 inside the device 1.
  • the diamond geometry rounded corners of the base 202 allows in the presence and / or absence of pressure exerted by a user of standard force on the pocket 200, socket 102 down and cover 106 removed, to lower the product contained in the pocket 200.
  • the geometry of the pocket 200 imposes preferred flow channels 500 thus making the easier flow.
  • these preferred flow channels 500 reduce the intensity of the pressure required to empty the product of the bag 200. The return of the product is thus facilitated.
  • the user then gains maneuverability, accuracy and management of the delivered dose.
  • the figure 4 and 5 show two cross-sectional views of the device 1 in the absence of the cover 106: respectively front and side.
  • Silicone lips 104 are part of the accessory 101 positioned on the sleeve 102 of the device 1 by a threading system 105.
  • the sleeve 102 is sealed to the envelope.
  • the pocket 200 is held vertically by the envelope / base seal 400 in the shape of a rounded diamond.
  • the base 202 of the device 1 is sealed to the casing 201 by a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type.
  • the base 202 and the envelope 201 are, according to one embodiment, made of the same material and preferably from an identical film, for a question of ease of manufacture, aesthetics and maneuverability.
  • the sealing of the base 202 with the casing 201 makes it possible to reinforce the rigidity of the seal.
  • the base 202 extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the walls of the casing 201 which maintains the shape of the casing at the level and reinforces the rigidity of the assembly.
  • This reinforcement of rigidity allows the stable retention of the device 1 sleeve 102 upwards independently of the amount of product contained in the device 1.
  • the dimensions 401 and 301 which correspond respectively to the height of the sealing envelope / base in the direction longitudinal and the height of the envelope / sleeve sealing in the longitudinal direction.
  • the height 2 of the device 1 in the longitudinal direction is shown in these two figures.
  • the figure 6 shows a profile sectional view of the device 1 deformed in the presence of the cover 106.
  • the pocket 200 is deformed.
  • the base 202 and the casing / base seal 400 of the "flesh against flesh” type are also deformed.
  • the pocket is configured so that the base 202 is crumpled or compressed.
  • the "skin against flesh” seal 205 of the envelope 201 is also deformed.
  • the figure 6 represents a deformation of the present device illustrating the ability of the entire pocket 200 to deform. This deformation typically results from compression exerted by the user with only one of these hands or with both hands.
  • the rigidity of the closure device, and in particular of the sleeve do not allow this deformation and this reduction of volume under the effect of the manual stress exerted by the user.
  • the closure device and in particular the sleeve are made of a rigid plastic such as polypropylene, high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), etc ...
  • the figure 7 shows a perspective view of the deformed device 1.
  • a cover 106 closes the accessory 101 positioned on the sleeve 102 of the device 1.
  • the pocket 200 is deformed.
  • the deformation is visible at the base 202.
  • the deformation is visible at the level of the envelope / base seal 400.
  • Finally the deformation is visible at the envelope / envelope seal 205.
  • the figures 6 and 7 thus illustrate a deformation of the pocket 200 showing that the entire bag 200 is deformable including the seals 205, 400 and the base 202. This ability to be deformed gives the bag 200 a great maneuverability and allows a very good return of the product.
  • the pocket 200 has an increased capacity of deformation which makes it possible to reduce the volume of the pocket 200 by at least one third, preferably by at least half and advantageously by more than half of its volume. volume when the device 1 is not deformed. This ability to reduce the volume of the bag 200 by exerting a pressure ensures a very good restitution of the product contained in the bag 200.
  • the bag 200 is configured so that these volume reductions are obtained by manual pressure exerted by the user using two and preferably using only one of his hands.
  • the casing 201 and the base 202 are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the casing 201, two points arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis to the packaging are placed in touch. This allows for example to aggregate effectively distributed product on the internal surfaces of the envelope. When the surfaces come into contact, the product distributed on these surfaces is aggregated and it is then easier to lower it towards the closing device.
  • the envelope 201 and the base 202 are configured so that the pocket 200 can be twisted around an axis passing through the base and the sleeve, under the effect of a manual action of the user, the sleeve 102 remaining stationary.
  • the user holds the sleeve 102 with one of his hands and twists the base 202 with his other hand.
  • the envelope 201 and the base 202 are configured so that the envelope 201 and / or the base 202 can be twisted by at least 360 ° about an axis passing through the base 202 and the sleeve 102, under the effect of a manual action of the user. This structural configuration therefore allows a better return of the product, better handling and therefore increased deposit accuracy.
  • a particularly advantageous feature relates to the formation of flow channels 500 within the package 1 by the judicious choice of the geometry of the base 202.
  • the geometric shape of the base 202 is adapted to cooperate with the casing 201 so as to form flow channels 500.
  • the flow is towards the bottom of the package 1, there is aggregation of material at the level of the flow channels 500, the mass of material increases while the contact surface of the material with the inner walls of the packaging 1 remains the same, thus creating a local increase in the flow which is a function of the viscosity of the content.
  • the user can then exert pressure on the bag 200 so as to extract its contents if the opening at the sleeve 102 sealed is free.
  • the pressure exerted by the user brings the adjacent surfaces closer to the pocket 200.
  • This approximation of the adjacent surfaces allows local aggregation of the product. This allows a routing of the channels 500 much more pronounced under the effect of the deformation.
  • the aggregation of material increases and allows a better flow of the product, this accentuating the effect of 500 flow channels. This method then allows a better recovery especially for viscous fluids.
  • the use of a geometry of the base 202 of the diamond type with rounded corners as illustrated in FIG. figure 3 makes it possible to form flow channels 500 which are naturally located at the rounded corners. It should be noted that the position of these flow channels 500 is related to the stress on the packaging 1 of the present invention and the geometry of its base 202 and / or its envelope 201.
  • the general shape of the rhombus makes it possible, by pressing on two opposite angles and bringing them together, for example by exerting on them two opposing forces with the fingers of the same hand, to reduce the other two angles of the rhombus.
  • the surfaces adjacent to these two other angles then approach each other in pairs, or even until they come into contact. This effectively aggregates the product distributed on these surfaces.
  • An envelope of circular section would not allow approximation of surfaces.
  • a second particularly advantageous feature relates to the type of seal made at the level of the envelope 201.
  • a seal 205 of the "skin against flesh” type to form the casing 201 allows many advantages both functional and aesthetic.
  • This type of sealing compared to "skin-to-skin” or “flesh-to-skin” seals does not leave a fin on the inside or outside of the device.
  • the fins have many disadvantages, for example the outer fins from a "flesh-to-flesh” seal leave on the surface of the package a strip of protruding material and stiffer than the rest of the package. This strip of material is not pleasant when taken in hand. Moreover, it reduces the return of the product because it forms a rib opposing the deformation of the envelope.
  • the use of a "skin against flesh” seal does not form a fin, neither internal nor external.
  • the packaging 1 is much more homogeneous to the touch and the sight.
  • the "skin against flesh” seal ensures an improved deformation of the entire envelope 201 in comparison with other types of sealing which by the presence of fins, inevitably forming the ribs, decreases its amplitude of deformation.
  • the seal "skin against flesh” thus offers a greater amplitude of deformation and thus of compression, it shows an improvement in the return of the product, the handling of the packaging, the comfort of use and therefore the accuracy of deposit.
  • the invention is particularly advantageous for the agro-food sector with for example the use of chocolate paste as a substance to contain. It is also particularly advantageous for the industrial, cosmetic, domestic and health sectors.
  • the present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing at least one packaging according to the invention.
  • the figure 8 presents the different steps of the method according to an embodiment as well as the industrial apparatus for its realization.
  • This method comprises a first step of cutting the pattern of the envelope in a film.
  • This film preferably multilayer, comes from a roll. This roll is unrolled by the cutting machine 1000.
  • the device 2000 manipulates the pattern of the envelope and closes it on itself to give it a trunk shape. This manipulator is able to cooperate with the sealing device 3000.
  • the device 3000 comprises a heating device adapted to come into contact with the inner face and the outer face of the envelope. At this stage of the process, the envelope is kept closed on itself forming a trunk. In this configuration the heating device performs a "skin against flesh" seal of the envelope. This sealing is performed in the longitudinal direction of the envelope. This sealing is performed along the entire length of the envelope in its longitudinal direction. This sealing thus forms the zone 205 illustrated in the preceding figures. This sealing is carried out over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and advantageously equal to 5 mm.
  • a trunk loading manipulator 4000 positions said trunk on a sealing station 6000.
  • This sealing station receives on the one hand the trunks and sockets. Sockets are provided by the device 5000.
  • the sockets are sealed at the lower section of the trunk.
  • Station 7000 transfers envelopes sealed by a socket to station 10000 for formatting and sealing the base and the envelope.
  • the station 8000 carries out the shaping of the envelope with a view to its sealing with the base.
  • the bases are cut in a film whose material is preferentially identical to that of the envelope.
  • Station 9000 cuts the bases from a roll of film.
  • This seal is a "flesh-to-flesh" seal. This seal has a height in the longitudinal direction of the envelope between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 10 mm and preferably equal to 10 mm.
  • the device 11000 performs a leak test of the newly formed bag. Then, a 12000 manipulator places the pockets on a 13000 cumulative ribbon of finished parts.
  • the present invention allows protection of the product contained in the package via at least two distinct ways.
  • the first way relates to the use of blocking materials depending on the field of application certain radiation such as ultra-violet, for example non-limiting.
  • One of the advantages of the present invention concerns its dimensioning. Indeed, the possibility of carrying out the present invention according to various dimensions makes it possible to use this packaging for medical applications as well, as industrial and agri-food for example non-limiting.
  • the thickness of the materials used can be optimized to meet the needs and constraints of the application areas of the present invention.
  • the present invention has the advantage of a very realistic product feel. This advantage is in part obtained by the use of thin films and particular materials indicated above. This feeling of touching the product allows better control of the return of the product by the user, especially when the fluid is viscous or non-homogeneous. In addition, the user has the feeling of touching the product, which ensures better control and greater accuracy in the use of the present invention.
  • the present invention allows a significant personalization of the packaging since the outer surface thereof has a surface for printing any type of pattern or text for advertising and / or informational purposes. For example non-limiting, it is possible to print a logo, an image, a photo, a text, a title, indications of use.
  • the present invention has the advantage of being partly at least recyclable because at least some of the materials used are recyclable. According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the entire packaging is recyclable.
  • the present invention allows a significant reduction in the amount of material used for packaging and thus allows both a reduction in manufacturing costs, but also a reduction of the ecological impact of the production of the packaging.
  • the present invention allows a reduction of at least a factor of 2 in the amount of material used for a volume equivalent packaging compared to the state of the art.
  • This reduction in the amount of material is accompanied by a reduction of at least a factor of 3 in the weight of the packaging at equivalent volume compared with the state of the art.
  • its design and the materials used allow a restitution of at least 10% of additional product compared to the current state of the art by its maneuverability , its flexibility and geometric design.
  • the present invention makes it possible to reduce the storage space thus making it possible to transport an equal quantity of product at a lower cost.

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DOMAINE TECHNIQUE DE L'INVENTIONTECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention concerne le domaine des conditionnements et plus particulièrement le domaine des conditionnements destinés à contenir une substance dont la restitution est obtenue par pression exercée manuellement sur le conditionnement et/ou par gravité. Elle trouve pour application particulièrement avantageuses les secteurs agro-alimentaire, industriel, cosmétique, domestique, pharmacologique et de la santé en général.The present invention relates to the field of packaging and more particularly the field of packaging intended to contain a substance whose restitution is obtained by pressure exerted manually on the packaging and / or by gravity. It finds for particularly advantageous application the agro-food, industrial, cosmetic, domestic, pharmacological and health sectors in general.

ÉTAT DE LA TECHNIQUESTATE OF THE ART

Dans le domaine de la pâtisserie, par exemple, afin de déposer ou de verser de la crème pâtissière, l'utilisation de poche à douille est courante. Une poche à douille consiste en une poche conique possédant deux extrémités de sections différentes. L'extrémité la plus grande n'est pas fermée mais ouverte. Les dispositifs de ce type présentent des inconvénients liés à leur mauvaise restitution, à l'absence de bouchon et donc à la nécessité d'utiliser le contenu dans sa totalité au risque d'un important gaspillage. En outre, une fois ouvertes, les poches à douille ne conservent pas leur forme par elles-mêmes et ne peuvent donc pas être reposées sur un plan de travail sans voir leur contenu se déverser. Toutefois, l'utilisation d'une poche à douille permet une très bonne maniabilité, un toucher précis et donc une sensation « produit » importante, un très bon contrôle des doses délivrées et une très bonne restitution du produit.In the field of pastry, for example, in order to deposit or pour pastry cream, the use of pastry bag is common. A socket pocket consists of a conical pocket having two ends of different sections. The largest end is not closed but open. Devices of this type have drawbacks related to their poor restitution, the absence of a cap and therefore the need to use the content in its entirety at the risk of significant waste. In addition, once open, the socket bags do not retain their form by themselves and can not be rested on a work plan without seeing their contents spill. However, the use of a piping bag allows very good handling, a precise touch and therefore a significant "product" sensation, very good control of the doses delivered and a very good return of the product.

On qualifie ici de restitution le rapport entre la quantité de produit contenu initialement dans la poche à douille et le contenu restant inévitablement en fin d'utilisation. Ainsi, une bonne restitution implique une grande capacité à extraire tout le contenu du contenant.It is called restitution the ratio between the amount of product initially contained in the socket bag and the content inevitably remaining at the end of use. Thus, a good restitution implies a great ability to extract all the contents of the container.

Afin de solutionner les inconvénients cités ci-dessus, le domaine du conditionnement utilise également des flacons ou bouteilles formés d'une enveloppe externe continue dans un matériau de type plastique mais aussi des tubes. Ces conditionnements présentent un meilleur maintien à la verticale qu'une poche à douille. Ils présentent habituellement un bouchon permettant de fermer le conditionnement. Enfin, ils permettent un dépôt aisé du contenu. Toutefois, ce type de conditionnement présente une très faible restitution du produit. En effet, en fin d'utilisation, il reste une quantité de produit non négligeable qu'il est impossible d'extraire. Par ailleurs, ils ne sont pas agréables au toucher.In order to solve the disadvantages mentioned above, the field of packaging also uses bottles or bottles formed of a continuous external envelope in a plastic-type material but also tubes. These packs have a better vertical retention than a piping bag. They usually have a cap to close the packaging. Finally, they allow an easy deposit of the content. However, this type of packaging has a very low return of the product. Indeed, at the end of use, there remains a significant amount of product that can not be extracted. Moreover, they are not pleasant to the touch.

WO 2012/017938 A1 et US 2005/0265636 A1 décrivent des conditionnements comprenant une poche destinée à contenir un produit et à en permettre la restitution, et comprenant: une enveloppe déformable manuellement, le premier film étant refermé sur lui-même de manière à former un tronc présentant une première et une deuxième extrémité, la section du tronc se rétrécissant en se rapprochant de la première extrémité; une embase formée d'un deuxième film et scellée à la deuxième extrémité du tronc de manière à obturer la deuxième extrémité, l'embase et l'enveloppe étant scellées chair contre chair pour former ensemble une poche déformable manuellement; un dispositif de fermeture à travers lequel le produit est destiné à s'écouler lors de la restitution. WO 2012/017938 A1 and US 2005/0265636 A1 disclose packages comprising a pouch for containing a product and allowing its recovery, and comprising: a manually deformable envelope, the first film being closed on itself so as to form a trunk having a first and a second end, the section of the trunk narrowing as it approaches the first end; a base formed of a second film and sealed to the second end of the trunk so as to close the second end, the base and the envelope being sealed flesh against flesh to form together a manually deformable pocket; a closure device through which the product is intended to flow during the restitution.

Un objet de la présente invention est donc de proposer un dispositif solutionnant au moins certains des inconvénients précités.An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device that solves at least some of the aforementioned drawbacks.

RÉSUMÉ DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Suivant un mode de réalisation, la présente invention concerne un conditionnement comprenant une poche destinée à contenir un produit et à en permettre la restitution, et comprenant

  • une enveloppe déformable manuellement, comprenant un premier film, par exemple et de préférence multicouches, suffisamment souple pour se déformer sous l'action de son poids, le film étant refermé sur lui-même de manière à former un tronc présentant une première et une deuxième extrémité, la section du tronc se rétrécissant en se rapprochant de la première extrémité ;
  • une embase formée d'un deuxième film, par exemple et de préférence multicouches, suffisamment souple pour se déformer sous l'action de son poids. L'embase est scellée à la deuxième extrémité du tronc de manière à obturer la deuxième extrémité. Selon un mode de réalisation optionnel mais particulièrement avantageux, l'embase et l'enveloppe sont scellées « chair contre chair » pour former ensemble une poche déformable manuellement ;
  • un dispositif de fermeture à travers lequel le produit est destiné à s'écouler lors de la restitution et comprenant une douille scellée à la première extrémité du tronc.
According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a packaging comprising a bag intended to contain a product and to allow its restitution, and comprising
  • a manually deformable envelope, comprising a first film, for example and preferably multilayer, sufficiently flexible to deform under the action of its weight, the film being closed on itself so as to forming a trunk having first and second ends, the section of the trunk narrowing toward the first end;
  • a base formed of a second film, for example and preferably multilayer, sufficiently flexible to deform under the action of its weight. The base is sealed at the second end of the trunk so as to close the second end. According to an optional embodiment, but particularly advantageous, the base and the envelope are sealed "flesh against flesh" to form together a manually deformable bag;
  • a closure device through which the product is intended to flow during the recovery and comprising a socket sealed to the first end of the trunk.

Ce dispositif permet une très bonne maniabilité et un toucher, une sensation « produit » très importante. En effet, il présente l'avantage de la poche à douille, à savoir un corps souple, déformable par une simple pression exercée manuellement par l'utilisateur avec une ou deux mains. La souplesse de la poche permet une très bonne restitution du produit et améliore le contrôle de la pression exercée. Ce niveau de contrôle permet une distribution très précise des doses. Enfin, cette poche présente un maintien à la verticale amélioré, douille vers le haut, par la coopération de l'enveloppe souple avec l'embase souple. En effet, le scellage enveloppe/embase confère un renforcement mécanique de la poche. Ce scellage présente une épaisseur qui est la somme des épaisseurs de l'enveloppe et de l'embase. De plus, suivant le type d'accessoire utilisé au niveau de la douille, le dispositif peut être maintenu à la verticale, douille vers le bas. Cette position avantageuse permet de faciliter l'écoulement du produit à l'intérieure de la poche souple.This device allows a very good handling and a touch, a sensation "product" very important. Indeed, it has the advantage of the sleeve pocket, namely a flexible body, deformable by a simple pressure exerted manually by the user with one or two hands. The flexibility of the pocket allows a very good return of the product and improves the control of the pressure exerted. This level of control allows a very precise distribution of doses. Finally, this pocket has an improved vertical support, sleeve upwards, by the cooperation of the flexible envelope with the flexible base. Indeed, the envelope / base seal provides mechanical reinforcement of the pocket. This seal has a thickness which is the sum of the thicknesses of the envelope and the base. In addition, depending on the type of accessory used at the socket, the device can be held vertically, socket down. This advantageous position facilitates the flow of the product inside the flexible bag.

Suivant un autre aspect, la présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication du dispositif de l'invention comprenant la série d'étapes suivantes :

  • découpe dans un film d'un patron de l'enveloppe;
  • manipulation du patron de l'enveloppe pour former un tronc ;
  • scellage « peau contre chair » de l'enveloppe par un dispositif chauffant apte à entrer en contact avec la face interne et la face externe de l'enveloppe formant un tronc.
In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing the device of the invention comprising the following series of steps:
  • cutting into a film of a pattern of the envelope;
  • manipulating the pattern of the envelope to form a trunk;
  • sealing "skin against flesh" of the envelope by a heating device adapted to come into contact with the inner face and the outer face of the envelope forming a trunk.

On énonce ci-après différentes options que peut préférentiellement mais non limitativement présenter le procédé de fabrication selon l'invention, ces options pouvant être mises en oeuvre, soit seules, soit suivant toute combinaison entre elles :

  • après le scellage de l'enveloppe pour former un tronc, une étape de scellage de l'enveloppe avec l'un parmi la douille et l'embase.
  • selon un mode de réalisation, après l'étape de scellage de l'enveloppe avec l'un parmi la douille et l'embase, on effectue une étape de remplissage du dispositif avec un produit à travers une extrémité du tronc restée ouverte et dans lequel on effectue, après l'étape de remplissage une étape de scellage de l'enveloppe avec l'autre parmi la douille et l'embase. Alternativement, après l'étape de scellage de l'enveloppe avec l'un parmi la douille et l'embase, on effectue une étape de scellage de l'enveloppe avec l'autre parmi la douille et l'embase, puis on effectue une étape de remplissage du dispositif avec un produit à travers la douille.
Various options are given below, which may preferably but not exclusively be the method of manufacture according to the invention, these options being able to be implemented, either alone or in any combination between them:
  • after sealing the envelope to form a trunk, a step of sealing the envelope with one of the sleeve and the base.
  • according to one embodiment, after the step of sealing the envelope with one of the bushing and the base, a step is performed to fill the device with a product through an end of the trunk remained open and in which after the filling step, a sealing step is performed on the envelope with the other one between the socket and the base. Alternatively, after the step of sealing the envelope with one of the bushing and the base, one carries out a step of sealing the envelope with the other one of the bushing and the base, then one carries out a step of filling the device with a product through the socket.

BRÈVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Les buts, objets, ainsi que les caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront mieux de la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation de cette dernière qui est illustré par les dessins d'accompagnement suivants dans lesquels :

  • La FIGURE 1a représente une vue en perspective d'un exemple de dispositif, selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention avec un couvercle et un accessoire.
  • La FIGURE 1b représente une vue en perspective d'un exemple de dispositif, selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention avec un couvercle et un accessoire permettant le maintien de la présente invention à la verticale douille vers le bas.
  • La FIGURE 2 représente une autre vue en perspective du dispositif illustré en figure 1a couvercle retiré et avec un accessoire possédant des lèvres en silicone.
  • La FIGURE 3 représente une vue de dessous du dispositif illustré en figure 1a avec une illustration des lieux de formation de canaux d'écoulement.
  • La FIGURE 4 représente une vue en coupe de face du dispositif illustré en figure 1a.
  • La FIGURE 5 représente une vue en coupe de profil du dispositif illustré sur la figure 1a.
  • La FIGURE 6 représente une vue en coupe du dispositif illustré en figure 1a dans une situation de déformation.
  • La FIGURE 7 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif illustré en figure 1a dans une situation de déformation.
  • La FIGURE 8 représente une représentation schématique d'une chaine de fabrication du présent dispositif illustré en figure 1a selon un mode de réalisation.
The objects, objects, as well as the features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of an embodiment thereof which is illustrated by the following accompanying drawings in which:
  • The FIGURE 1a is a perspective view of an exemplary device according to an embodiment of the present invention with a lid and an accessory.
  • The FIGURE 1b is a perspective view of an exemplary device, according to an embodiment of the present invention with a cover and an accessory for maintaining the present invention vertically downward socket.
  • The FIGURE 2 represents another perspective view of the device illustrated in figure 1a lid removed and with an accessory having silicone lips.
  • The FIGURE 3 represents a bottom view of the device illustrated in figure 1a with an illustration of the places of formation of flow channels.
  • The FIGURE 4 represents a front sectional view of the device illustrated in FIG. figure 1a .
  • The FIGURE 5 represents a profile sectional view of the device illustrated in FIG. figure 1a .
  • The FIGURE 6 represents a sectional view of the device illustrated in figure 1a in a situation of deformation.
  • The FIGURE 7 represents a perspective view of the device illustrated in figure 1a in a situation of deformation.
  • The FIGURE 8 represents a schematic representation of a production line of the present device illustrated in figure 1a according to one embodiment.

Les dessins sont donnés à titre d'exemples et ne sont pas limitatifs de l'invention. Ils constituent des représentations schématiques de principe destinées à faciliter la compréhension de l'invention et ne sont pas nécessairement à l'échelle des applications pratiques.The drawings are given by way of examples and are not limiting of the invention. They constitute schematic representations of principle intended to facilitate the understanding of the invention and are not necessarily at the scale of practical applications.

DESCRIPTION DÉTAILLÉE DE L'INVENTIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Dans le cadre de la présente invention, une enveloppe est dite « souple » ou « flexible » lorsqu'elle est formée d'un film qui ne supporte pas son propre poids. De préférence, l'enveloppe est formée d'un film qui ne se maintient pas de lui-même lorsqu'il est disposé à l'horizontal et est tenu uniquement par l'une de ses extrémités. De préférence la largeur du film est supérieure à 2 cm (10-2 m), sa longueur est supérieure à 5 cm et son épaisseur est supérieure à 0,01 cm. Selon un mode de réalisation, son épaisseur est supérieure à 0,001 cm. De préférence, le film présente les dimensions suivantes: 3 cm de longueur, 10 cm de largeur et 0,013 cm d'épaisseur. Avantageusement et selon un mode de réalisation, le film présente une épaisseur d'au moins 0,001 cm.In the context of the present invention, an envelope is said to be "flexible" or "flexible" when it is formed of a film that does not support its own weight. Preferably, the envelope is formed of a film which does not hold itself when it is arranged horizontally and is held only by one of its ends. Preferably, the width of the film is greater than 2 cm (10 -2 m), its length is greater than 5 cm and its thickness is greater than 0.01 cm. According to one embodiment, its thickness is greater than 0.001 cm. Preferably, the film has the following dimensions: 3 cm long, 10 cm wide and 0.013 cm thick. Advantageously and according to one embodiment, the film has a thickness of at least 0.001 cm.

Il est également précisé que dans le cadre de la présente invention, le terme « poche souple » ou ses équivalents ont pour définition, entre autre, un volume pouvant être réduit d'au moins un tiers, de préférence d'au moins de moitié et préférentiellement d'au moins de deux tiers sous l'effet de la pression exercées par une ou deux mains de l'utilisateur. Cet effet est typiquement un effort de compression au cours duquel l'utilisateur referme ces doigts sur sa paume. Ce volume présente de préférence une unique sortie.It is also specified that in the context of the present invention, the term "flexible pouch" or its equivalents is defined, inter alia, by a volume that can be reduced by at least one third, preferably by at least half, and preferably at least two-thirds under the effect of the pressure exerted by one or two hands of the user. This effect is typically a compression effort during which the user closes these fingers on his palm. This volume preferably has a single output.

Il est enfin précisé que dans le cadre de cette invention le terme « force standard » que peut exercer une main a pour définition la force que peut exercer un adulte avec sa main.Finally, it is specified that in the context of this invention, the term "standard force" that a hand can exert is defined as the force that an adult can exercise with his hand.

Il est également précisé que dans le cadre de cette invention le terme « chair » a pour définition la face du film destinée à être en contact du produit à contenir.It is also specified that in the context of this invention the term "flesh" has the definition of the face of the film intended to be in contact with the product to be contained.

Il est également précisé que dans le cadre de cette invention le terme « peau » a pour définition la face du film tournée vers l'extérieur du produit à contenir.It is also specified that in the context of this invention the term "skin" has the definition of the face of the film turned towards the outside of the product to be contained.

Il est également précisé que dans le cadre de cette invention le terme « restitution » a pour définition le rapport entre la quantité de produit contenu initialement dans le conditionnement et le contenu restant en fin d'utilisation et qu'il n'est pas ou qu'il n'est que très difficilement possible d'extraire.It is also specified that in the context of this invention the term "restitution" is defined as the ratio between the quantity of product initially contained in the packaging and the content remaining at the end of use and that it is not or that it is only very difficult to extract.

Il est également précisé que la direction « longitudinale » est prise selon l'axe selon lequel le tronc présente sa dimension maximale. Ainsi, cet axe s'étend de la première à la deuxième extrémité c'est-à-dire de l'embase au dispositif de fermeture. Sur les figures, cet axe est vertical.It is also specified that the "longitudinal" direction is taken along the axis according to which the trunk has its maximum dimension. Thus, this axis extends from the first to the second end, that is to say from the base to the closure device. In the figures, this axis is vertical.

Il est également précisé que les termes « douille » et « embout » ont la même signification dans le présent document.It is also clarified that the terms "bushing" and "nozzle" have the same meaning in this document.

Avant d'entrer dans le détail des modes de réalisations préférés notamment en référence aux figures, on énonce ci-après différentes options que peut préférentiellement mais non limitativement présenter l'invention, ces options pouvant être mises en oeuvre, soit seules, soit suivant toute combinaison entre elles :

  • Avantageusement, le premier film est refermé sur lui-même en étant scellé par un scellage « peau contre chair » pour former un tronc.
    Par cette caractéristique, la fabrication de la présente invention est facilitée et la forme conique ainsi formée permet de guider naturellement le contenu vers l'extrémité de plus faible section correspondant au point de sortie.
  • Avantageusement, le premier film est scellé « peau contre peau » dans un premier temps puis ensuite scellé « chair contre chair ».
  • Avantageusement le film composant l'enveloppe est scellé par un scellage « peau contre chair » pour former un tronc sur une largeur de l'enveloppe comprise entre 1 et 20 mm et préférentiellement entre 1 et 5 mm et avantageusement égale à 5 mm.
  • Avantageusement, la deuxième extrémité de l'enveloppe épouse la forme du contour de l'embase, le contour de l'embase présentant une forme géométrique configurée de manière à former dans l'enveloppe des canaux d'écoulement s'étendant depuis l'embase en direction de la première extrémité.
  • Avantageusement, l'enveloppe et l'embase sont configurées de manière à ce que l'embase puisse être vrillée autour d'un axe passant par l'embase et la douille sous l'effet d'une action manuelle de l'utilisateur.
  • Avantageusement, la poche présente un volume pouvant être réduit d'un quart, de préférence d'un tiers et préférentiellement d'au moins de moitié sous l'effet d'une ou plusieurs pressions exercées par une ou deux mains. Ainsi, la poche est configurée de manière à ce que sous l'effet d'une pression exercée par une ou deux mains de l'utilisateur, son volume se réduise d'un tiers, préférentiellement au moins de moitié et préférentiellement d'au moins deux tiers.
Before going into the details of the preferred embodiments, particularly with reference to the figures, various options are given below, which may preferably, but not exclusively, be presented in the invention, these options being able to be implemented either alone or in any other way. combination between them:
  • Advantageously, the first film is closed on itself being sealed by a seal "skin against flesh" to form a trunk.
    By this characteristic, the manufacture of the present invention is facilitated and the conical shape thus formed naturally guides the content towards the end of smaller section corresponding to the exit point.
  • Advantageously, the first film is sealed "skin against skin" at first and then sealed "flesh against flesh".
  • Advantageously, the film forming the envelope is sealed by a "skin against flesh" seal to form a trunk over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and advantageously equal to 5 mm.
  • Advantageously, the second end of the casing matches the shape of the contour of the base, the contour of the base having a geometric shape configured so as to form in the casing flow channels extending from the base towards the first end.
  • Advantageously, the casing and the base are configured so that the base can be twisted around an axis passing through the base and the socket under the effect of a manual action of the user.
  • Advantageously, the pocket has a volume that can be reduced by a quarter, preferably by a third and preferably by at least half under the effect one or more pressures exerted by one or two hands. Thus, the pocket is configured so that under the effect of pressure exerted by one or two hands of the user, its volume is reduced by a third, preferably at least half and preferably at least two-thirds.

Cette caractéristique permet une très bonne restitution du produit, ainsi qu'un très faible encombrement à vide.

  • Avantageusement, l'enveloppe et l'embase sont constituées du même matériau.
  • Avantageusement, le rapport entre le périmètre de la section de l'enveloppe au niveau de la première extrémité et le périmètre de la section de l'enveloppe au niveau de l'embase est compris entre 0,001 et 1 préférentiellement entre 0,2 et 0,7, préférentiellement entre 0,4 et 0,5.
  • Avantageusement, la poche souple composant le corps principal du dispositif 1 est composée de l'embase et le l'enveloppe.
  • Avantageusement, au moins l'un parmi le premier et le deuxième film est composé d'au moins un ou plusieurs films multicouches.
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film sont des films multicouches qui offrent différents avantages comme :
    • Une épaisseur adaptable pour un toucher souple ou plus rigide ;
    • Une sensation de toucher le produit ;
    • Une barrière de protection à certains types de radiations, comme les ultra-violets par exemple non limitatif, mais également à l'air ambiant en rendant le conditionnement hermétique ;
    • La possibilité d'impression sur le revêtement extérieur du conditionnement ;
    • Le recyclable des matériaux utilisés.
  • Avantageusement, le matériau constituant l'enveloppe est souple.
  • Avantageusement, le matériau constituant l'embase est souple.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme ronde.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme polygonale.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase présente une forme polygonale dans un plan perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme polygonale dont les angles sont de préférence arrondis.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase présente une forme polygonale dont les angles sont arrondis dans un plan perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme de losange.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme de losange dont les angles sont de préférence arrondis.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme géométrique configurée pour coopérer avec l'enveloppe de manière à ce que l'enveloppe 201 forme des canaux d'écoulement.
  • Avantageusement, la deuxième extrémité de l'enveloppe épouse la forme du contour de l'embase, le contour de l'embase présentant une forme géométrique configurée de manière à former dans l'enveloppe des canaux d'écoulement s'étendant depuis l'embase en direction de la première extrémité.
    Ainsi, la poche forme des canaux d'écoulement. Cette caractéristique permet d'agréger le produit à l'intérieur des canaux sous l'effet de la gravité ou des mouvements donnés au conditionnement lors de son utilisation. Cela permet ainsi un meilleur écoulement du contenu à l'intérieure de la poche.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase présente au moins un angle, de préférence arrondi, et dans lequel la poche présente un canal d'écoulement s'étendant longitudinalement depuis chaque angle formé par le contour de l'embase.
  • Avantageusement, chaque canal d'écoulement s'étend depuis l'embase en direction de la douille sur au moins la moitié de la hauteur de l'enveloppe et de préférence sur au moins les deux tiers et de préférence sur toute la longueur de l'enveloppe.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme polygonale aux angles arrondis et la poche présente un ou des canaux d'écoulement s'étendant depuis chaque angle de l'embase en direction de la douille sur au moins la moitié de la hauteur de la poche et de préférence sur au moins les deux tiers et de préférence sur toute la longueur de la poche.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase a une forme de losange, de préférence aux angles arrondis, et la poche présente un ou des canaux d'écoulement s'étendant depuis chaque coin du losange de l'embase en direction de la douille sur au moins la moitié de la hauteur de l'enveloppe et de préférence sur au moins les deux tiers et de préférence sur toute la longueur de l'enveloppe.
  • Avantageusement, la poche est configurée de manière à ce que l'embase se déforme sous l'effet d'une pression manuelle exercée par un utilisateur.
    En l'absence de pression, l'embase présente, à l'exception des zones de scellage, une forme plane ou incurvée en fonction du poids du produit contenu dans la poche souple. Une fois la poche compressée manuellement, l'embase se contracte, se replie sur elle-même. La déformation de l'embase permet une meilleure restitution du produit.
  • Avantageusement, l'enveloppe et l'embase sont suffisamment souples pour que sous l'effet d'une pression manuelle exercée sur l'enveloppe, deux points de l'enveloppe disposés symétriquement par rapport à un axe longitudinale au conditionnement soient mis en contact. Cela permet d'améliorer la restitution de la poche 200. Plus généralement, l'enveloppe et l'embase sont suffisamment souples pour que sous l'effet d'une pression manuelle exercée sur l'enveloppe, deux points de l'enveloppe distants en l'absence de pression, soient mis en contact.
  • Avantageusement, l'enveloppe et l'embase sont configurées de manière à ce que la poche puisse être vrillée autour d'un axe passant par l'embase et la douille, sous l'effet d'une action manuelle de l'utilisateur. Il s'agit typiquement d'un axe longitudinal, par exemple l'axe vertical en référence aux figures.
  • Avantageusement, l'enveloppe et l'embase sont configurées de manière à ce que l'embase puisse être vrillée d'au moins 180° et de préférence d'au moins 360° autour d'un axe passant par l'embase et la douille, sous l'effet d'une action manuelle de l'utilisateur.
    Cela permet d'avoir une restitution plus facile et plus complète, sans risque de déchirer l'enveloppe.
    Avantageusement, le volume d'encombrement à vide peut être réduit par compression de la poche.
This feature allows a very good return of the product, and a very small footprint vacuum.
  • Advantageously, the envelope and the base are made of the same material.
  • Advantageously, the ratio between the perimeter of the section of the envelope at the first end and the perimeter of the section of the envelope at the base is between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.2 and 0, 7, preferably between 0.4 and 0.5.
  • Advantageously, the flexible pouch component of the main body of the device 1 is composed of the base and the envelope.
  • Advantageously, at least one of the first and the second film is composed of at least one or more multilayer films.
  • Advantageously, the first and second films are multilayer films that offer different advantages such as:
    • An adaptable thickness for a soft or more rigid feel;
    • A feeling of touching the product;
    • A protective barrier to certain types of radiation, such as ultra-violet, for example non-limiting, but also to the ambient air by making the packaging hermetic;
    • The possibility of printing on the outer skin of the packaging;
    • The recyclable materials used.
  • Advantageously, the material constituting the envelope is flexible.
  • Advantageously, the material constituting the base is flexible.
  • Advantageously, the base has a round shape.
  • Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape.
  • Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape whose angles are preferably rounded.
  • Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape whose angles are rounded in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • Advantageously, the base has a diamond shape.
  • Advantageously, the base has a diamond shape whose angles are preferably rounded.
  • Advantageously, the base has a geometric shape configured to cooperate with the envelope so that the envelope 201 forms flow channels.
  • Advantageously, the second end of the casing matches the shape of the contour of the base, the contour of the base having a geometric shape configured so as to form in the casing flow channels extending from the base towards the first end.
    Thus, the pocket forms flow channels. This characteristic makes it possible to aggregate the product inside the channels under the effect of gravity or movements given to the packaging during its use. This allows a better flow of the contents inside the pocket.
  • Advantageously, the base has at least one angle, preferably rounded, and wherein the pocket has a flow channel extending longitudinally from each angle formed by the contour of the base.
  • Advantageously, each flow channel extends from the base towards the bushing over at least half the height of the casing and preferably at least two-thirds and preferably over the entire length of the casing. envelope.
  • Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape with rounded corners and the pocket has one or more flow channels extending from each angle of the base towards the sleeve over at least half the height of the pocket and preferably at least two-thirds and preferably the entire length of the pocket.
  • Advantageously, the base has a diamond shape, preferably with rounded corners, and the pocket has one or more flow channels extending from each corner of the rhombus of the base towards the bushing on at least half the height of the envelope and preferably at least two thirds and preferably over the entire length of the envelope.
  • Advantageously, the pocket is configured so that the base deforms under the effect of manual pressure exerted by a user.
    In the absence of pressure, the base has, with the exception of the sealing zones, a flat or curved shape depending on the weight of the product contained in the flexible bag. Once the pocket compressed manually, the base contracts, folds on itself. The deformation of the base allows a better return of the product.
  • Advantageously, the casing and the base are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the casing, two points of the casing arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis of the packaging are brought into contact. This improves the return of the pocket 200. More generally, the envelope and the base are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the envelope, two points of the envelope distant in the absence of pressure, are put in contact.
  • Advantageously, the envelope and the base are configured so that the pocket can be twisted around an axis passing through the base and the socket, under the effect of a manual action of the user. This is typically a longitudinal axis, for example the vertical axis with reference to the figures.
  • Advantageously, the casing and the base are configured so that the base can be twisted at least 180 ° and preferably at least 360 ° around an axis passing through the base and the socket , under the effect of a manual action of the user.
    This allows for an easier and more complete restitution, without risk of tearing the envelope.
    Advantageously, the volume of empty space can be reduced by compression of the pocket.

Cette caractéristique permet en fin d'utilisation, lorsque le dispositif est vide de tout produit, de le compresser de sorte que son volume soit réduit.

  • Avantageusement, le premier film a une épaisseur comprise entre 10 et 300 micromètres et préférentiellement entre 10 et 200 micromètres et le deuxième film a une épaisseur comprise entre 10 et 300 micromètres et préférentiellement entre 10 et 200 micromètres.
  • Avantageusement, le premier film a une épaisseur d'au moins 400 micromètres.
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film sont identiques.
    L'utilisation du même matériau pour l'embase et pour l'enveloppe permet une fabrication facilitée ainsi qu'un comportement mécanique identique des éléments composant la poche.
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film formant respectivement l'enveloppe et l'embase comprennent un film souple.
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film formant respectivement l'enveloppe et l'embase comprennent un film monocouche et/ou multicouche.
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film formant respectivement l'enveloppe et l'embase comprennent un film monocouche.
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film formant respectivement l'enveloppe et l'embase comprennent un film multicouche.
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film formant respectivement l'enveloppe et l'embase comportent un film multicouches en polypropylène (OPP), polyamide à orientation biaxiale (OPA), aluminium et polyéthylène (PE).
  • Avantageusement, le premier et le deuxième film formant respectivement l'enveloppe et l'embase comportent un film multicouches comprenant au moins un matériau parmi : polypropylène (OPP), polyamide à orientation biaxiale (OPA), aluminium (Alu), polyéthylène (PE), Polytéréphtalate d'éthylène-oxyde d'aluminium (PET Alox), et éthylène alcool de vinyle (EVOH).
  • Avantageusement, la douille, voire l'ensemble du dispositif de fermeture sont en en polyéthylène haute densité (PEHD) et/ou en en polyéthylène basse densité (PEBD) et/ou en polypropylène.
  • Avantageusement, l'embase est scellée à l'enveloppe par un scellage de type « chair contre chair » pour former une poche souple.
    Cette caractéristique permet un renforcement de la périphérie de l'embase ainsi configurée pour permettre un maintien stable du dispositif que celui-ci soit vide et/ou plein et/ou en partie plein.
  • Avantageusement, le scellage de l'enveloppe avec l'embase s'étend longitudinalement sur une hauteur h1 et le conditionnement s'étend longitudinalement sur une hauteur h2, le rapport h1/h2 étant compris entre 0,001 et 0,1 préférentiellement entre 0,001 et 0,05.
  • Avantageusement, la douille est scellée à l'enveloppe.
  • Avantageusement, le scellage de l'enveloppe avec la douille s'étend longitudinalement sur une hauteur h3 et le conditionnement s'étend longitudinalement sur une hauteur h2, le rapport h3/h2 étant compris entre 0,001 et 0,2, préférentiellement entre 0,1 et 0,15
  • Avantageusement, le scellage enveloppe/douille présente un rapport entre sa hauteur h3 et la section de la douille compris entre 0,001 et 1, préférentiellement entre 0,001 et 0,6.
  • Avantageusement, la douille est plus rigide que la poche.
This feature allows the end of use, when the device is empty of any product, to compress it so that its volume is reduced.
  • Advantageously, the first film has a thickness of between 10 and 300 microns and preferably between 10 and 200 microns and the second film has a thickness of between 10 and 300 microns and preferably between 10 and 200 microns.
  • Advantageously, the first film has a thickness of at least 400 microns.
  • Advantageously, the first and second films are identical.
    The use of the same material for the base and the casing allows easy manufacture and identical mechanical behavior of the components of the bag.
  • Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a flexible film.
  • Advantageously, the first and the second film forming respectively the envelope and the base comprise a monolayer film and / or multilayer.
  • Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a monolayer film.
  • Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a multilayer film.
  • Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a multilayer film made of polypropylene (OPP), biaxially oriented polyamide (OPA), aluminum and polyethylene (PE).
  • Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a multilayer film comprising at least one of: polypropylene (OPP), biaxially oriented polyamide (OPA), aluminum (Alu), polyethylene (PE) , Polyethylene terephthalate-aluminum oxide (PET Alox), and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH).
  • Advantageously, the sleeve or the entire closure device are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and / or low density polyethylene (LDPE) and / or polypropylene.
  • Advantageously, the base is sealed to the casing by a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type to form a flexible pouch.
    This feature allows a strengthening of the periphery of the base thus configured to allow a stable holding of the device that it is empty and / or full and / or partially solid.
  • Advantageously, the sealing of the envelope with the base extends longitudinally over a height h1 and the conditioning extends longitudinally over a height h2, the ratio h1 / h2 being between 0.001 and 0.1 preferably between 0.001 and 0. .05.
  • Advantageously, the sleeve is sealed to the envelope.
  • Advantageously, the sealing of the envelope with the sleeve extends longitudinally over a height h3 and the packaging extends longitudinally over a height h2, the ratio h3 / h2 being between 0.001 and 0.2, preferably between 0.1 and 0.15
  • Advantageously, the casing / sleeve seal has a ratio between its height h3 and the section of the socket between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.001 and 0.6.
  • Advantageously, the sleeve is more rigid than the pocket.

Cette caractéristique permet un meilleur guidage de dépôt lors de l'utilisation du dispositif.

  • Avantageusement, la douille présente une base elliptique. Cette forme elliptique de la douille permet une meilleure coopération de la douille avec l'enveloppe au regard de l'étanchéité du présent dispositif. De plus, cette forme elliptique assure une facilité de fabrication accrue.
  • Avantageusement, le dispositif de fermeture comprend un accessoire configuré pour coopérer avec la douille.
  • De préférence, l'accessoire est fixé à la douille de manière amovible.
  • De préférence, la douille est configurée de manière à accueillir différents accessoires.
  • Avantageusement, le présent dispositif dispose d'un accessoire fixé à la douille et configuré pour permettre un maintien à la verticale douille vers le bas du dispositif. Le dispositif de fermeture forme alors l'interface de contact entre le conditionnement et le plan de travail.
  • Avantageusement, l'accessoire est muni de lèvres en silicone configurées pour s'écarter l'une de l'autre sous l'action d'une sollicitation, avantageusement une pression, exercée par l'utilisateur et pour se rapprocher mutuellement de manière à empêcher l'accès à l'intérieur de la poche en l'absence de sollicitation de la part de l'utilisateur.
  • Avantageusement, l'accessoire est un bouchon configuré pour se visser sur la douille ou articulé en rotation sur la douille ou pour être clipsé sur la douille.
  • Avantageusement, la poche est configurée de manière à se compresser sous l'action d'une pression manuelle exercée par un utilisateur et à revenir à sa forme initiale en l'absence de pression exercée par un utilisateur.
    Ainsi, la forme initiale du dispositif est retrouvée après utilisation du dispositif. Cette caractéristique permet un maintien en position verticale douille vers le haut après chaque utilisation. Elle permet également une bonne stabilité du conditionnement même après avoir été compressé.
  • Avantageusement, la poche est configurée de manière à se compresser sous l'action d'une pression manuelle exercée par un utilisateur et à rester compresser.
This feature allows better deposit guidance when using the device.
  • Advantageously, the sleeve has an elliptical base. This elliptical shape of the socket allows a better cooperation of the sleeve with the envelope with regard to the tightness of the present device. In addition, this elliptical shape provides increased ease of manufacture.
  • Advantageously, the closure device comprises an accessory configured to cooperate with the socket.
  • Preferably, the accessory is fixed to the socket removably.
  • Preferably, the socket is configured to accommodate different accessories.
  • Advantageously, the present device has an accessory attached to the socket and configured to allow a vertical support sleeve down the device. The closure device then forms the contact interface between the packaging and the work plane.
  • Advantageously, the accessory is provided with silicone lips configured to deviate from each other under the action of a bias, advantageously a pressure, exerted by the user and to approach each other so as to prevent access to the inside of the pocket in the absence of solicitation from the user.
  • Advantageously, the accessory is a cap configured to be screwed on the sleeve or articulated in rotation on the sleeve or to be clipped on the socket.
  • Advantageously, the pocket is configured to compress under the action of a manual pressure exerted by a user and to return to its original shape in the absence of pressure exerted by a user.
    Thus, the initial shape of the device is found after use of the device. This feature allows a vertical upright socket up after each use. It also allows good stability of the packaging even after being compressed.
  • Advantageously, the pocket is configured to compress under the action of a manual pressure exerted by a user and to remain compressed.

Ainsi, dans le cas d'un produit nécessitant une barrière contre l'oxygène, la poche garde sa forme compressée pour éviter tout contact entre le produit à l'intérieur de la poche et l'air environnant.

  • Avantageusement, le présent dispositif peut contenir des produits agroalimentaires comme par exemple non limitatif de la pâte chocolatée.
  • Avantageusement, le présent dispositif peut contenir des produits cosmétiques comme par exemple non limitatif de la crème, de la poudre, du liquide, du gel ; des produits industriels comme par exemple non limitatif de la graisse, du silicone, de la peinture ou de la poudre; des produits nutritionnels comme par exemple du gel ; des produits pharmacologiques ou ophtalmiques comme par exemple du gel, de la crème ou du liquide.
  • Avantageusement, le présent dispositif peut contenir toute sorte de produit pouvant être déposés par l'exercice d'au moins une pression sur le dispositif de la présente invention.
  • Avantageusement, le présent dispositif permet une meilleure gestion des déchets par sa capacité de déformation.
  • Avantageusement, le présent dispositif est issue d'une conception eco responsable car il réduit la consommation de matière (jusqu'à 3 fois moins de poids par rapport à un flacon de l'état de l'art à volume équivalent), de film multicouche (jusqu'à 40% de surface en moins par rapport à l'état de l'art à volume équivalent), de l'espace par rapport aux conditionnements de l'état de l'art.
Thus, in the case of a product requiring an oxygen barrier, the pouch keeps its compressed form to prevent contact between the product inside the bag and the surrounding air.
  • Advantageously, the present device may contain agri-food products such as for example non-limiting chocolate paste.
  • Advantageously, the present device may contain cosmetic products such as for example non-limiting cream, powder, liquid, gel; industrial products such as for example non-limiting of grease, silicone, paint or powder; nutritional products such as for example gel; pharmacological or ophthalmic products such as gel, cream or liquid.
  • Advantageously, the present device may contain any kind of product that can be deposited by the exercise of at least one pressure on the device of the present invention.
  • Advantageously, the present device allows better waste management by its deformation capacity.
  • Advantageously, the present device comes from a responsible eco design because it reduces the consumption of material (up to 3 times less weight compared to a bottle of the state of the art to volume equivalent), multilayer film (up to 40% less surface area compared to the state of the art at equivalent volume), space compared to state-of-the-art packaging.

On notera que les caractéristiques relatives énoncées ci-dessus, notamment celles relatives à la souplesse du conditionnement, à sa capacité à être déformé, aux types de scellages, aux canaux découlement et à la forme de l'embase, bien qu'oeuvrant avantageusement en synergie lorsqu'elles sont combinées, peuvent être exploitées indépendamment les unes des autres et conférer néanmoins alors certains avantages techniques. L'invention décrit ainsi des conditionnements qui présentent l'une seulement ou une combinaison de certaines seulement des caractéristiques mentionnées précédemment.It will be noted that the relative characteristics stated above, in particular those relating to the flexibility of the packaging, to its capacity to be deformed, to the types of seals, to the flow channels and to the shape of the base, although advantageously operating in synergy when combined, can be exploited independently of each other and still confer certain technical advantages. The invention thus describes packages which have only one or a combination of some of the features mentioned above.

Selon un mode de réalisation possible et servant d'exemple non limitatif présenté par les figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 et 7, la présente invention 1 comporte une enveloppe 201 souple. Cette enveloppe 201 est constituée d'un film. Ce film est refermé sur lui-même. Ce film, une fois refermé sur lui-même, forme un tronc. Dans le cadre de cette invention un tronc peut présenter une section de forme quelconque sans être limitée à une section circulaire. Ce tronc présente une première et une deuxième extrémité. La section de ce tronc ainsi formé se rétrécie en se rapprochant de la première extrémité.According to a possible embodiment and serving as a non-limiting example presented by the figures 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 , the present invention 1 comprises a flexible envelope 201. This envelope 201 consists of a film. This film is closed on itself. This film, once closed on itself, forms a trunk. In the context of this invention a trunk may have a section of any shape without being limited to a circular section. This trunk has a first and a second end. The section of this trunk thus formed narrows as it approaches the first end.

Ce tronc est réalisé par un scellage « peau contre chair » du film sur une largeur de l'enveloppe comprise entre 1 et 20 mm et préférentiellement entre 1 et 5 mm et avantageusement égale à 5 mm. Ce type de scellage permet une meilleure prise en main du dispositif par un utilisateur, ainsi qu'une déformation plus homogène.This trunk is made by sealing "skin against flesh" of the film over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and preferably equal to 5 mm. This type of sealing allows a better grip of the device by a user, as well as a more homogeneous deformation.

Le film est de préférence un film multicouche.The film is preferably a multilayer film.

Une embase 202 est scellée à l'enveloppe 201. L'enveloppe 201 et l'embase 202 sont scellées par un scellage 400 du type « chair contre chair ». Ce scellage 400 est effectué au niveau de la deuxième extrémité. Ainsi l'enveloppe 201 et l'embase 202 forment une poche 200. L'embase 202 est constituée d'un matériau souple. Ce matériau souple peut être par exemple de même nature que le matériau de l'enveloppe 201 et préférentiellement un film souple monocouche ou multicouche et avantageusement en OPP/OPA/ALU/PE ou en OPP/Polyester métallisé/PE.A base 202 is sealed to the envelope 201. The envelope 201 and the base 202 are sealed by a seal 400 of the "flesh-against-flesh" type. This seal 400 is performed at the second end. Thus the envelope 201 and the base 202 form a pocket 200. The base 202 is made of a flexible material. This flexible material may for example be of the same nature as the material of the envelope 201 and preferably a flexible film monolayer or multilayer and preferably OPP / OPA / ALU / PE or OPP / metallized polyester / PE.

La présente invention comporte un dispositif de fermeture 100. Ce dispositif de fermeture 100 est scellé au niveau de la première extrémité de l'enveloppe 201, celle de plus faible section. Le dispositif de fermeture 100 peut, par exemple, comprendre une douille 102. Préférentiellement, la douille 102 est plus rigide que l'enveloppe 201. Cette douille 102 peut, suivant un mode de réalisation, posséder un filetage 105 sur sa face externe qui n'est pas en contact avec le produit contenu dans la poche 200. Ce filetage 105 peut servir à l'adaptation d'un accessoire 101 du dispositif de fermeture 100. L'accessoire 101 peut être un bouchon (capsule, pompe, etc...) ou un support présentant des lèvres en silicone 104 possédant un couvercle 106 par exemple.The present invention comprises a closure device 100. This closure device 100 is sealed at the first end of the envelope 201, the one of smaller section. The closure device 100 may, for example, comprise a sleeve 102. Preferably, the sleeve 102 is more rigid than the envelope 201. This sleeve 102 may, according to one embodiment, have a thread 105 on its external face which is not in contact with the product contained in the bag 200. This thread 105 can be used to adapt an accessory 101 of the closure device 100. The accessory 101 can be a plug (capsule, pump, etc.). .) or a support having silicone lips 104 having a lid 106 for example.

Ce dispositif 1 ainsi réalisé présente une très bonne stabilité en position verticale, douille 102 vers le haut et reposant donc sur le scellage enveloppe/embase 400. En effet, ce scellage 400 est un scellage de type «chair contre chair ». Ce scellage présente donc une plus forte rigidité puisque son épaisseur vaut la somme de celle de l'enveloppe 201 et de celle de l'embase 202. Cette stabilité est acquise que le dispositif 1 soit plein ou vide ou en partie plein.This device 1 thus produced has a very good stability in the vertical position, socket 102 upwards and therefore resting on the envelope / base 400 seal. In fact, this seal 400 is a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type. This seal therefore has a greater rigidity since its thickness is the sum of that of the casing 201 and that of the base 202. This stability is acquired that the device 1 is full or empty or partly full.

Ce dispositif 1 présente également l'avantage d'un encombrement réduit une fois vide, sa poche 200 étant souple. Il est possible de compresser la poche 200, bouchon ouvert et de garder cette forme si le bouchon est refermé avant arrêt des contraintes de pression exercées sur la poches 200.This device 1 also has the advantage of a small footprint once empty, its pocket 200 being flexible. It is possible to compress the bag 200, open cap and keep this shape if the cap is closed before stopping the pressure stresses exerted on the bag 200.

Enfin, suivant un mode de réalisation, si le bouchon reste ouvert après l'arrêt des contraintes de pression, le dispositif 1 reprend sa forme initiale permettant un maintien à la verticale douille 102 vers le haut.Finally, according to one embodiment, if the stopper remains open after the cessation of the pressure stresses, the device 1 resumes its original shape allowing vertical retention sleeve 102 upwards.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, après l'arrêt des contraintes de pression, et indépendamment de l'état du bouchon, le dispositif 1 garde sa forme déformée. Cela présente l'avantage, par exemple, de préserver le produit resté dans la poche souple de tout contact avec l'air environnant.According to another embodiment, after the stop of the pressure stresses, and independently of the state of the plug, the device 1 keeps its deformed shape. This has the advantage, for example, to preserve the product remained in the flexible pouch of any contact with the surrounding air.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, si le bouchon reste ouvert après l'arrêt des contraintes de pression, le dispositif 1 reprend en partie sa forme initiale.According to another embodiment, if the plug remains open after the cessation of the pressure stresses, the device 1 partially takes its original form.

Le fait que la présente invention possède une poche 200 déformable permet une meilleure restitution du produit contenu à l'intérieur. Pour faciliter cette restitution ainsi que la maniabilité et la précision d'utilisation de ce dispositif 1, la poche 200 souple présente une capacité de déformation améliorée permettant sa déformation à une main pour un utilisateur de force standard.The fact that the present invention has a deformable pocket 200 allows a better reproduction of the product contained therein. To facilitate this restitution and the maneuverability and accuracy of use of this device 1, the flexible bag 200 has an improved deformation capacity allowing its deformation to a hand for a user of standard force.

L'embase 202 de la présente invention possède une géométrie quelconque, avantageusement polygonale, préférentiellement polygonale à angles arrondis, et préférentiellement en forme de losange aux angles arrondis. La géométrie de l'embase 202 est apte à coopérer avec l'enveloppe 201 pour que cette dernière épouse la forme du contour de l'embase 202. A chaque angle, de préférence arrondis, formé par l'embase 202, l'enveloppe 201 forme un canal dit canal d'écoulement 500 qui s'étend depuis l'embase 202 et en direction de la douille 102. Les canaux d'écoulement 500 sont ainsi formés à l'intérieur de la poche 200 en présence et/ou en l'absence de pression exercée par un utilisateur de force standard. La géométrie préférentiellement polygonale à angles arrondis, et avantageusement une géométrie de losange à angles arrondis, permet de former des canaux d'écoulement 500 qui favorisent l'agrégation du produit contenu dans la poche 200 au niveau des angles arrondis en l'absence et/ou en présence de pression extérieure. Ces agrégats de matière augmentent localement la valeur du rapport masse de matière à extraire sur surface de contact entre la matière à extraire et la paroi interne de l'enveloppe 200. Cette augmentation favorise la descente de la matière vers l'extérieure de la poche 200. En l'absence de pression exercée, et en fonction de la viscosité du contenu considéré, la gravité peut suffire à réaliser ces agrégats de matière et ainsi à favoriser leur écoulement suivant ces canaux 500 d'écoulement.The base 202 of the present invention has any geometry, preferably polygonal, preferably polygonal with rounded corners, and preferably diamond-shaped with rounded corners. The geometry of the base 202 is adapted to cooperate with the envelope 201 so that the latter matches the shape of the contour of the base 202. At each angle, preferably rounded, formed by the base 202, the envelope 201 forms a channel said flow channel 500 which extends from the base 202 and towards the sleeve 102. The flow channels 500 are thus formed inside the pocket 200 in the presence and / or in the absence of pressure exerted by a user of standard force. The preferentially polygonal geometry with rounded angles, and advantageously a diamond geometry with rounded angles, makes it possible to form flow channels 500 which promote the aggregation of the product contained in the pocket 200 at the rounded corners in the absence and / or in the presence of external pressure. These aggregates of material locally increase the value of the ratio mass of material to be extracted on the contact surface between the material to be extracted and the inner wall of the envelope 200. This increase promotes the descent of the material towards the outside of the pocket 200 In the absence of pressure exerted, and depending on the viscosity of the content under consideration, the gravity may be sufficient to achieve these aggregates of material and thus to promote their flow along these channels 500 flow.

La présente invention comporte un rapport entre le périmètre de la douille 102 et le périmètre de l'embase 202 pouvant varier entre 0,001 et 1, préférentiellement entre 0,2 et 0,7 et préférentiellement entre 0,4 et 0,5. La présente invention comporte un rapport entre la hauteur 401 du scellage enveloppe/embase et la hauteur 2 du dispositif peut varier entre 0,001 et 0,1, préférentiellement entre 0,001 et 0,05. Enfin la présente invention comporte un rapport entre la hauteur 301 du scellage enveloppe/douille et la hauteur 2 du dispositif pouvant varier entre 0,001 et 0,2, préférentiellement entre 0,1 et 0,15.The present invention has a ratio between the perimeter of the sleeve 102 and the perimeter of the base 202 may vary between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.2 and 0.7 and preferably between 0.4 and 0.5. The present invention comprises a ratio between the height 401 of the envelope / base seal and the height 2 of the device may vary between 0.001 and 0.1, preferably between 0.001 and 0.05. Finally, the present invention comprises a ratio between the height 301 of the envelope / sleeve seal and the height 2 of the device that can vary between 0.001 and 0.2, preferably between 0.1 and 0.15.

Ces dimensions permettent d'améliorer la stabilité du dispositif 1 tout en offrant une bonne contenance. De plus, l'angle solide ainsi formé par la poche 200 souple permet un bon écoulement du produit contenu dans la poche 200 souple.These dimensions make it possible to improve the stability of the device 1 while offering good capacity. In addition, the solid angle thus formed by the flexible pouch 200 allows a good flow of the product contained in the flexible pouch 200.

Un exemple de dispositif selon l'invention va être décrit plus en détail en référence aux figures.

  • La figure 1a montre une vue en perspective du dispositif 1. Un couvercle 106 venant fermer l'accessoire 101 est positionné sur la douille 102 du dispositif 1. La poche 200 est maintenue à la verticale par le scellage enveloppe/embase 400. Ce scellage 400 est un scellage « chair contre chair ». Ce scellage 400 est plus rigide que l'enveloppe 201 puisque l'épaisseur de ce scellage 400 vaut la somme de l'épaisseur de l'enveloppe 201 et de celle de l'embase 202. Une épaisseur plus importante permet une plus grande rigidité. Cette rigidité est localisée sur le contour de l'embase 202. Ce contour plus rigide permet un meilleur maintien, à la verticale, du présent dispositif 1.
  • La figure 1b montre une vue en perspective du dispositif 1. Un couvercle 106 venant fermer l'accessoire 101 est positionné sur la douille 102 du dispositif 1. La poche 200 est maintenue à la verticale par l'accessoire 101, douille 102 vers le bas. Dans cette position, le dispositif 1 permet au produit qu'il contient de descendre vers la douille 102 par simple gravité, de sorte que la restitution du produit est facilitée lors de la prochaine utilisation.
  • Les figures 1a et 1b laissent apparaître la zone de scellage 205 peau contre chair de l'enveloppe pour que cette dernière conserve sa forme de tronc lorsqu'elle est repliée sur elle-même. Le trait en pointillé 206 illustre l'extrémité de l'enveloppe située à l'intérieur du tronc et dont la face externe est au contact de la face interne de l'extrémité située à l'extérieur du tronc.
  • La figure 2 montre une vue en perspective du dispositif 1 en l'absence du couvercle 106. Selon un mode de réalisation possible, des lèvres en silicone 104 font partie de l'accessoire 101 positionné sur la douille 102 du dispositif 1. La poche 200 est maintenue à la verticale par le scellage enveloppe/embase 400 plus rigide que l'enveloppe.
  • La figure 3 montre une vue de dessous du dispositif 1. Selon un mode de réalisation possible, l'embase 202 de la poche 200 a une forme de losange arrondi. Il a été également marqué à titre d'exemple non limitatif la position relative de quatre canaux d'écoulement 500 suivant ce mode de réalisation. Ces canaux d'écoulement 500 sont localisés proche des angles arrondis de la forme géométrique de l'embase 202.
An example of a device according to the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the figures.
  • The figure 1a shows a perspective view of the device 1. A lid 106 that closes the accessory 101 is positioned on the socket 102 of the device 1. The bag 200 is held vertically by the envelope / base seal 400. This seal 400 is a seal "Flesh against flesh". This seal 400 is more rigid than the envelope 201 since the thickness of this seal 400 is the sum of the thickness of the casing 201 and that of the base 202. A greater thickness allows greater rigidity. This rigidity is located on the contour of the base 202. This more rigid contour allows a better maintenance, vertically, of the present device 1.
  • The figure 1b shows a perspective view of the device 1. A lid 106 which closes the accessory 101 is positioned on the sleeve 102 of the device 1. The pocket 200 is held vertically by the accessory 101, sleeve 102 downwards. In this position, the device 1 allows the product it contains to descend to the sleeve 102 by simple gravity, so that the return of the product is facilitated during the next use.
  • The figures 1a and 1b reveal the skin seal area 205 against flesh of the shell so that the latter retains its trunk shape when folded on itself. The dotted line 206 illustrates the end of the envelope located inside the trunk and whose outer face is in contact with the inner face of the end located outside the trunk.
  • The figure 2 shows a perspective view of the device 1 in the absence of the cover 106. According to one possible embodiment, the silicone lips 104 are part of the accessory 101 positioned on the sleeve 102 of the device 1. The pocket 200 is maintained at the vertical by sealing envelope / base 400 more rigid than the envelope.
  • The figure 3 shows a bottom view of the device 1. According to a possible embodiment, the base 202 of the pocket 200 has a rounded diamond shape. He has The relative position of four flow channels 500 according to this embodiment is also indicated by way of nonlimiting example. These flow channels 500 are located near the rounded corners of the geometric shape of the base 202.

Dans la position verticale, douille 102 vers le haut, l'ensemble du contenu ou produit va descendre vers l'embase 202 de la poche 200. Toutefois la géométrie de l'embase 202 associée à l'enveloppe 201 pour former la poche 200 va permettre la création de canaux d'écoulement 500 à l'intérieure du dispositif 1. En effet, suivant ce mode de réalisation, la géométrie de losange à angles arrondis de l'embase 202 permet en présence et/ou en absence de pression exercée par un utilisateur de force standard sur la poche 200, douille 102 vers le bas et couvercle 106 enlevé, de faire descendre le produit contenu dans la poche 200. Préférentiellement, la géométrie de la poche 200 impose des canaux d'écoulement 500 privilégiés rendant ainsi l'écoulement plus facile. De même ces canaux d'écoulement 500 privilégiés diminuent l'intensité de la pression nécessaire pour vider le produit de la poche 200. La restitution du produit est ainsi facilitée. En outre, avec une diminution de l'effort, l'utilisateur gagne alors en maniabilité, en précision et en gestion de la dose délivrée.In the vertical position, bushing 102 upwards, the entire contents or product will descend towards the base 202 of the pocket 200. However, the geometry of the base 202 associated with the envelope 201 to form the pocket 200 will allow the creation of flow channels 500 inside the device 1. Indeed, according to this embodiment, the diamond geometry rounded corners of the base 202 allows in the presence and / or absence of pressure exerted by a user of standard force on the pocket 200, socket 102 down and cover 106 removed, to lower the product contained in the pocket 200. Preferably, the geometry of the pocket 200 imposes preferred flow channels 500 thus making the easier flow. Similarly, these preferred flow channels 500 reduce the intensity of the pressure required to empty the product of the bag 200. The return of the product is thus facilitated. In addition, with a reduction in effort, the user then gains maneuverability, accuracy and management of the delivered dose.

Les figure 4 et 5 montrent deux vues en coupe du dispositif 1 en l'absence du couvercle 106 : respectivement de face et de profil. Des lèvres en silicone 104 font partie de l'accessoire 101 positionné sur la douille 102 du dispositif 1 par un système de filetage 105. La douille 102 est scellée à l'enveloppe. La poche 200 est maintenue à la verticale par le scellage enveloppe/embase 400 en forme de losange arrondi. L'embase 202 du dispositif 1 est scellée à l'enveloppe 201 par un scellage du type « chair contre chair ». L'embase 202 et l'enveloppe 201 sont, suivant un mode de réalisation, réalisées dans le même matériau et de préférence à partir d'un film identique, pour une question de facilité de manufacture, d'esthétisme et de maniabilité. Le scellage de l'embase 202 avec l'enveloppe 201 permet un renforcement de la rigidité du scellage. Par ailleurs, l'embase 202 s'étend selon un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire aux parois de l'enveloppe 201 ce qui maintient la forme de l'enveloppe au niveau et renforce la rigidité de l'ensemble. Ce renforcement de rigidité permet le maintien stable du dispositif 1 douille 102 vers le haut indépendamment de la quantité de produit contenu dans le dispositif 1. On note également les dimensions 401 et 301 qui correspondent respectivement à la hauteur du scellage enveloppe/embase suivant la direction longitudinale et la hauteur du scellage enveloppe/douille suivant la direction longitudinale. De même, la hauteur 2 du dispositif 1 suivant la direction longitudinale est reportée sur ces deux figures.The figure 4 and 5 show two cross-sectional views of the device 1 in the absence of the cover 106: respectively front and side. Silicone lips 104 are part of the accessory 101 positioned on the sleeve 102 of the device 1 by a threading system 105. The sleeve 102 is sealed to the envelope. The pocket 200 is held vertically by the envelope / base seal 400 in the shape of a rounded diamond. The base 202 of the device 1 is sealed to the casing 201 by a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type. The base 202 and the envelope 201 are, according to one embodiment, made of the same material and preferably from an identical film, for a question of ease of manufacture, aesthetics and maneuverability. The sealing of the base 202 with the casing 201 makes it possible to reinforce the rigidity of the seal. Furthermore, the base 202 extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the walls of the casing 201 which maintains the shape of the casing at the level and reinforces the rigidity of the assembly. This reinforcement of rigidity allows the stable retention of the device 1 sleeve 102 upwards independently of the amount of product contained in the device 1. Note also the dimensions 401 and 301 which correspond respectively to the height of the sealing envelope / base in the direction longitudinal and the height of the envelope / sleeve sealing in the longitudinal direction. Similarly, the height 2 of the device 1 in the longitudinal direction is shown in these two figures.

La figure 6 montre une vue en coupe de profil du dispositif 1 déformé en présence du couvercle 106. La poche 200 est déformée. De ce fait, l'embase 202 et le scellage enveloppe/embase 400 de type « chair contre chair » sont également déformés. En particulier, la poche est configurée de manière à ce que l'embase 202 soit froissée ou comprimée. Enfin le scellage « peau contre chair » 205 de l'enveloppe 201 est également déformé. La figure 6 représente une déformation du présent dispositif illustrant la capacité de l'ensemble de la poche 200 à se déformer. Cette déformation résulte typiquement d'une compression exercée par l'utilisateur avec l'une seulement de ces mains ou avec ses deux mains. La rigidité du dispositif de fermeture, et en particulier de la douille, ne permettent pas cette déformation et cette réduction de volume sous l'effet de la contrainte manuelle exercée par l'utilisateur. Typiquement, le dispositif de fermeture et en particulier la douille sont réalisés dans un plastique rigide tel que le polypropylène, polyéthylène haute densité (PEHD), polychlorure de vinyle (PVC), etc...The figure 6 shows a profile sectional view of the device 1 deformed in the presence of the cover 106. The pocket 200 is deformed. As a result, the base 202 and the casing / base seal 400 of the "flesh against flesh" type are also deformed. In particular, the pocket is configured so that the base 202 is crumpled or compressed. Finally, the "skin against flesh" seal 205 of the envelope 201 is also deformed. The figure 6 represents a deformation of the present device illustrating the ability of the entire pocket 200 to deform. This deformation typically results from compression exerted by the user with only one of these hands or with both hands. The rigidity of the closure device, and in particular of the sleeve, do not allow this deformation and this reduction of volume under the effect of the manual stress exerted by the user. Typically, the closure device and in particular the sleeve are made of a rigid plastic such as polypropylene, high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), etc ...

La figure 7 montre une vue en perspective du dispositif 1 déformé. Selon un mode de réalisation possible, un couvercle 106 vient fermer l'accessoire 101 positionné sur la douille 102 du dispositif 1. La poche 200 est déformée. La déformation est visible au niveau de l'embase 202. La déformation est visible au niveau du scellage enveloppe/embase 400. Enfin la déformation est visible au niveau du scellage enveloppe/enveloppe 205.The figure 7 shows a perspective view of the deformed device 1. According to a possible embodiment, a cover 106 closes the accessory 101 positioned on the sleeve 102 of the device 1. The pocket 200 is deformed. The deformation is visible at the base 202. The deformation is visible at the level of the envelope / base seal 400. Finally the deformation is visible at the envelope / envelope seal 205.

Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent donc une déformation de la poche 200 mettant en évidence que l'ensemble de la poche 200 est déformable y compris les scellages 205, 400 et l'embase 202. Cette capacité à être déformée confère à la poche 200 une très grande maniabilité et permet une très bonne restitution du produit.The figures 6 and 7 thus illustrate a deformation of the pocket 200 showing that the entire bag 200 is deformable including the seals 205, 400 and the base 202. This ability to be deformed gives the bag 200 a great maneuverability and allows a very good return of the product.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la poche 200 présente une capacité de déformation accrue ce qui permet de réduire le volume de la poche 200 d'au moins un tiers, de préférence d'au moins la moitié et avantageusement de plus de la moitié de son volume lorsque le dispositif 1 n'est pas déformé. Cette aptitude à réduire le volume de la poche 200 par exercice d'une pression assure une très bonne restitution du produit contenu dans la poche 200. La poche 200 est configurée de manière à ce que ces réductions de volume soient obtenues par une pression manuelle exercée par l'utilisateur à l'aide de deux et de préférence à l'aide de l'une seulement de ses mains.According to one embodiment, the pocket 200 has an increased capacity of deformation which makes it possible to reduce the volume of the pocket 200 by at least one third, preferably by at least half and advantageously by more than half of its volume. volume when the device 1 is not deformed. This ability to reduce the volume of the bag 200 by exerting a pressure ensures a very good restitution of the product contained in the bag 200. The bag 200 is configured so that these volume reductions are obtained by manual pressure exerted by the user using two and preferably using only one of his hands.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'enveloppe 201 et l'embase 202 sont suffisamment souples pour que sous l'effet d'une pression manuelle exercée sur l'enveloppe 201, deux points disposés symétriquement par rapport à un axe longitudinal au conditionnement soient mis en contact. Cela permet par exemple d'agréger efficacement le produit réparti sur les surfaces internes de l'enveloppe. Lors de la mise en contact des surfaces, le produit réparti sur ces surfaces s'agrège et il est alors plus aisé de le faire descendre vers le dispositif de fermeture.According to one embodiment, the casing 201 and the base 202 are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the casing 201, two points arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis to the packaging are placed in touch. This allows for example to aggregate effectively distributed product on the internal surfaces of the envelope. When the surfaces come into contact, the product distributed on these surfaces is aggregated and it is then easier to lower it towards the closing device.

Préférentiellement, l'enveloppe 201 et l'embase 202 sont configurées de manière à ce que la poche 200 puisse être vrillée autour d'un axe passant par l'embase et la douille, sous l'effet d'une action manuelle de l'utilisateur, la douille 102 restant immobile. Typiquement, l'utilisateur maintient la douille 102 avec l'une de ses mains et vrille l'embase 202 avec son autre main. Avantageusement, l'enveloppe 201 et l'embase 202 sont configurées de manière à ce que l'enveloppe 201 et/ou l'embase 202 puisse être vrillées d'au moins 360° autour d'un axe passant par l'embase 202 et la douille 102, sous l'effet d'une action manuelle de l'utilisateur. Cette configuration structurelle permet donc une meilleure restitution du produit, une meilleure maniabilité et donc une précision de dépôt accrue.Preferably, the envelope 201 and the base 202 are configured so that the pocket 200 can be twisted around an axis passing through the base and the sleeve, under the effect of a manual action of the user, the sleeve 102 remaining stationary. Typically, the user holds the sleeve 102 with one of his hands and twists the base 202 with his other hand. Advantageously, the envelope 201 and the base 202 are configured so that the envelope 201 and / or the base 202 can be twisted by at least 360 ° about an axis passing through the base 202 and the sleeve 102, under the effect of a manual action of the user. This structural configuration therefore allows a better return of the product, better handling and therefore increased deposit accuracy.

Une caractéristique particulièrement avantageuse concerne la formation de canaux d'écoulement 500 à l'intérieur du conditionnement 1 par le choix judicieux de la géométrie de l'embase 202.A particularly advantageous feature relates to the formation of flow channels 500 within the package 1 by the judicious choice of the geometry of the base 202.

Dans le cas où il n'y a pas de sollicitation du conditionnement 1 par un utilisateur, c'est-à-dire si le conditionnement 1 est posé douille 102 vers le haut, alors seule la gravité à un effet sur le contenu du conditionnement 1. La forme géométrique de l'embase 202 est apte à coopérer avec l'enveloppe 201 de manière à former des canaux d'écoulement 500. Dans cette situation, l'écoulement se fait en direction du fond du conditionnement 1, il y agrégation de matière au niveau des canaux d'écoulement 500, la masse de matière augmente alors que la surface de contact de la matière avec les parois internes du conditionnement 1 reste identique créant ainsi une augmentation locale de l'écoulement qui est fonction de la viscosité du contenu.In the case where there is no solicitation of the packaging 1 by a user, that is to say if the package 1 is placed sleeve 102 upwards, then only the gravity has an effect on the contents of the packaging 1. The geometric shape of the base 202 is adapted to cooperate with the casing 201 so as to form flow channels 500. In this situation, the flow is towards the bottom of the package 1, there is aggregation of material at the level of the flow channels 500, the mass of material increases while the contact surface of the material with the inner walls of the packaging 1 remains the same, thus creating a local increase in the flow which is a function of the viscosity of the content.

Dans le cas où il y a sollicitation du conditionnement par un utilisateur, la poche 200 du conditionnement 1 étant souple, l'utilisateur peut alors exercer une pression sur la poche 200 de manière à extraire son contenu si l'ouverture au niveau de la douille 102 scellée est libre. La pression qu'exerce l'utilisateur rapproche les surfaces adjacentes de la poche 200. Ce rapprochement des surfaces adjacentes permet une agrégation locale du produit. Cela permet un cheminement des canaux 500 beaucoup plus prononcé sous l'effet de la déformation. Ainsi, localement l'agrégation de matière augmente et permet un meilleur écoulement du produit, cela accentuant l'effet des canaux d'écoulement 500. Cette méthode permet alors une meilleure restitution particulièrement pour les fluides visqueux.In the case where there is solicitation of the packaging by a user, the bag 200 of the package 1 being flexible, the user can then exert pressure on the bag 200 so as to extract its contents if the opening at the sleeve 102 sealed is free. The pressure exerted by the user brings the adjacent surfaces closer to the pocket 200. This approximation of the adjacent surfaces allows local aggregation of the product. This allows a routing of the channels 500 much more pronounced under the effect of the deformation. Thus, locally the aggregation of material increases and allows a better flow of the product, this accentuating the effect of 500 flow channels. This method then allows a better recovery especially for viscous fluids.

Avantageusement et à titre d'exemple non limitatif, l'utilisation d'une géométrie de l'embase 202 de type losange à angles arrondis comme illustrée sur la figure 3 permet de former des canaux découlement 500 qui se trouvent naturellement localisés au niveau des angles arrondis. Il est à préciser que la position de ces canaux d'écoulement 500 est relative à la sollicitation que subit le conditionnement 1 de la présente invention ainsi qu'à la géométrie de son embase 202 et/ou de son enveloppe 201.Advantageously and by way of nonlimiting example, the use of a geometry of the base 202 of the diamond type with rounded corners as illustrated in FIG. figure 3 makes it possible to form flow channels 500 which are naturally located at the rounded corners. It should be noted that the position of these flow channels 500 is related to the stress on the packaging 1 of the present invention and the geometry of its base 202 and / or its envelope 201.

En outre la forme générale de losange permet, en appuyant sur deux angles opposés et en les rapprochant, par exemple en exerçant sur eux deux forces opposée avec les doigts d'une même main, de diminuer les deux autres angles du losange. Les surfaces adjacentes à ces deux autres angles se rapprochent alors deux à deux, voire jusqu'à entrer en contact. Cela permet d'agréger efficacement le produit réparti sur ces surfaces. Ce mode de réalisation permet ainsi d'améliorer la restitution du produit. Une enveloppe de section circulaire ne permettrait pas se rapprochement de surfaces.In addition, the general shape of the rhombus makes it possible, by pressing on two opposite angles and bringing them together, for example by exerting on them two opposing forces with the fingers of the same hand, to reduce the other two angles of the rhombus. The surfaces adjacent to these two other angles then approach each other in pairs, or even until they come into contact. This effectively aggregates the product distributed on these surfaces. This embodiment thus makes it possible to improve the return of the product. An envelope of circular section would not allow approximation of surfaces.

Une seconde caractéristique particulièrement avantageuse concerne le type de scellage réalisé au niveau de l'enveloppe 201. En effet, un scellage 205 de type « peau contre chair » pour former l'enveloppe 201 permet de nombreux avantages tant fonctionnels qu'esthétique. Ce type de scellage en comparaison aux scellages « peau contre peau » ou « chair contre chair » ne laisse pas d'ailette en face interne ou externe du dispositif. Les ailettes présentent de nombreux désavantages, par exemple les ailettes externes provenant d'un scellage « chair contre chair » laissent à la surface du conditionnement une bande de matière saillante et plus rigide que le reste du conditionnement. Cette bande de matière n'est pas agréable lors de la prise en main. Par ailleurs, elle réduit la restitution du produit car elle forme une nervure s'opposant à la déformation de l'enveloppe. La déformation provoquée alors par l'utilisateur est amoindrie. Dans le cas d'un scellage « peau contre peau », l'ailette se trouve à l'intérieur du conditionnement, la prise en main n'est donc gênée mais les angles formés par cette ailette interne présente une résistance à la déformation du conditionnement et empêche une bonne restitution du produit.A second particularly advantageous feature relates to the type of seal made at the level of the envelope 201. Indeed, a seal 205 of the "skin against flesh" type to form the casing 201 allows many advantages both functional and aesthetic. This type of sealing compared to "skin-to-skin" or "flesh-to-skin" seals does not leave a fin on the inside or outside of the device. The fins have many disadvantages, for example the outer fins from a "flesh-to-flesh" seal leave on the surface of the package a strip of protruding material and stiffer than the rest of the package. This strip of material is not pleasant when taken in hand. Moreover, it reduces the return of the product because it forms a rib opposing the deformation of the envelope. The deformation then caused by the user is reduced. In the case of a "skin-on-skin" seal, the fin is inside the packaging, the handling is not hindered but the angles formed by this inner fin has a resistance to the deformation of the packaging and prevents a good return of the product.

A l'inverse, l'utilisation d'un scellage « peau contre chair » ne forme pas d'ailette, ni interne ni externe. Avec ce type de scellage, le conditionnement 1 est beaucoup plus homogène au toucher et à la vue. De plus concernant la maniabilité et la déformation d'un conditionnement de ce type, le scellage « peau contre chair » assure une déformation améliorée de l'ensemble de l'enveloppe 201 en comparaison des autres types de scellage qui par la présence d'ailettes, formant inévitablement les nervures, diminue son amplitude de déformation. Le scellage « peau contre chair » offre ainsi une plus grande amplitude de déformation et donc de compression, il en ressort une amélioration de la restitution du produit, de la maniabilité du conditionnement, du confort d'utilisation et donc de la précision de dépôt.Conversely, the use of a "skin against flesh" seal does not form a fin, neither internal nor external. With this type of sealing, the packaging 1 is much more homogeneous to the touch and the sight. Moreover concerning the handling and deformation of a packaging of this type, the "skin against flesh" seal ensures an improved deformation of the entire envelope 201 in comparison with other types of sealing which by the presence of fins, inevitably forming the ribs, decreases its amplitude of deformation. The seal "skin against flesh" thus offers a greater amplitude of deformation and thus of compression, it shows an improvement in the return of the product, the handling of the packaging, the comfort of use and therefore the accuracy of deposit.

L'invention trouve pour application particulièrement avantageuses le secteur agro-alimentaire avec par exemple l'utilisation de pâte chocolatée comme substance à contenir. Elle trouve également pour application particulièrement avantageuses les secteurs industriel, cosmétique, domestique et de la santé.The invention is particularly advantageous for the agro-food sector with for example the use of chocolate paste as a substance to contain. It is also particularly advantageous for the industrial, cosmetic, domestic and health sectors.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisations précédemment décrits et s'étend à tous les modes de réalisation couverts par les revendications.The invention is not limited to the previously described embodiments and extends to all the embodiments covered by the claims.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la présente invention porte également sur un procédé de fabrication d'au moins un conditionnement selon l'invention.According to one embodiment, the present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing at least one packaging according to the invention.

La figure 8 présente les différentes étapes du procédé suivant un mode de réalisation ainsi que l'appareil industriel permettant sa réalisation. Ce procédé comprend une première étape de découpe du patron de l'enveloppe dans un film. Ce film, de préférence multicouche, provient d'un rouleau. Ce rouleau est déroulé par la machine de coupe 1000. Ensuite, le dispositif 2000 manipule le patron de l'enveloppe et le referme sur lui-même pour lui donner une forme de tronc. Ce manipulateur est apte à coopérer avec le dispositif 3000 de scellage.The figure 8 presents the different steps of the method according to an embodiment as well as the industrial apparatus for its realization. This method comprises a first step of cutting the pattern of the envelope in a film. This film, preferably multilayer, comes from a roll. This roll is unrolled by the cutting machine 1000. Next, the device 2000 manipulates the pattern of the envelope and closes it on itself to give it a trunk shape. This manipulator is able to cooperate with the sealing device 3000.

Le dispositif 3000 comprend un dispositif chauffant apte à entrer en contact avec la face interne et la face externe de l'enveloppe. A cette étape du procédé, l'enveloppe est maintenue fermée sur elle-même formant un tronc. Dans cette configuration le dispositif chauffant réalise un scellage « peau contre chair » de l'enveloppe. Ce scellage est réalisé selon la direction longitudinale de l'enveloppe. Ce scellage est réalisé sur toute la longueur de l'enveloppe dans sa direction longitudinale. Ce scellage forme ainsi la zone 205 illustrée sur les figures précédentes. Ce scellage est réalisé sur une largeur de l'enveloppe comprise entre 1 et 20 mm et préférentiellement entre 1 et 5 mm et avantageusement égale à 5 mm.The device 3000 comprises a heating device adapted to come into contact with the inner face and the outer face of the envelope. At this stage of the process, the envelope is kept closed on itself forming a trunk. In this configuration the heating device performs a "skin against flesh" seal of the envelope. This sealing is performed in the longitudinal direction of the envelope. This sealing is performed along the entire length of the envelope in its longitudinal direction. This sealing thus forms the zone 205 illustrated in the preceding figures. This sealing is carried out over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and advantageously equal to 5 mm.

Ensuite un manipulateur 4000 de chargement de tronc positionne ledit tronc sur une station de scellage 6000. Cette station de scellage reçoit d'une part les troncs et des douilles. Les douilles sont fournies par le dispositif 5000. Au niveau de la station de scellage 6000, les douilles sont scellées à la partie de plus faible section du tronc. Puis le poste 7000 transfert les enveloppes scellées par une douille à la station 10000 de formatage et de scellage de l'embase et de l'enveloppe. La station 8000 réalise la mise en forme de l'enveloppe en vue de son scellage avec l'embase. Les embases sont découpées dans un film dont le matériau est préférentiellement identique à celui de l'enveloppe. La station 9000 réalise la coupe des embases depuis un rouleau de film. Une fois à la station 10000, les embases sont scellées sur la partie du tronc ayant la plus grande section. Ce scellage est un scellage « chair contre chair ». Ce scellage présente une hauteur selon la direction longitudinale de l'enveloppe comprise entre 1 et 20 mm et préférentiellement entre 1 et 10 mm et avantageusement égale à 10 mm.Then a trunk loading manipulator 4000 positions said trunk on a sealing station 6000. This sealing station receives on the one hand the trunks and sockets. Sockets are provided by the device 5000. At the sealing station 6000, the sockets are sealed at the lower section of the trunk. Then Station 7000 transfers envelopes sealed by a socket to station 10000 for formatting and sealing the base and the envelope. The station 8000 carries out the shaping of the envelope with a view to its sealing with the base. The bases are cut in a film whose material is preferentially identical to that of the envelope. Station 9000 cuts the bases from a roll of film. Once at station 10000, the bases are sealed on the part of the trunk having the largest section. This seal is a "flesh-to-flesh" seal. This seal has a height in the longitudinal direction of the envelope between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 10 mm and preferably equal to 10 mm.

Enfin et optionnellement, le dispositif 11000 réalise un test d'étanchéité de la poche nouvellement formée. Puis, un manipulateur 12000 dispose les poches sur un ruban de cumule 13000 des pièces finies.Finally and optionally, the device 11000 performs a leak test of the newly formed bag. Then, a 12000 manipulator places the pockets on a 13000 cumulative ribbon of finished parts.

En ce qui concerne le remplissage du présent dispositif, il existe plusieurs modes de réalisation :

  • Suivant un mode de réalisation, la présente invention peut être remplie du produit à contenir après le scellage de la douille 102 et avant le scellage de l'embase 202. Le remplissage s'effectue alors à travers la deuxième extrémité destinée à recevoir ultérieurement l'embase 202.
  • Suivant un autre mode de réalisation, la présente invention peut être remplie du produit à contenir avant le scellage de la douille 102 et après le scellage de l'embase 202. Le remplissage s'effectue alors à travers la première extrémité destinée à recevoir ultérieurement la douille 102.
  • Suivant un autre mode de réalisation, la présente invention peut être remplie du produit à contenir après le scellage de la douille 102 et après le scellage de l'embase 202. Le remplissage s'effectue alors à travers la douille 102.
As regards the filling of the present device, there are several embodiments:
  • According to one embodiment, the present invention can be filled with the product to be contained after the sealing of the sleeve 102 and before the sealing of the base 202. The filling then takes place through the second end intended to receive subsequently the base 202.
  • According to another embodiment, the present invention may be filled with the product to be contained before the sealing of the sleeve 102 and after the sealing of the base 202. The filling then takes place through the first end intended to receive subsequently the socket 102.
  • According to another embodiment, the present invention can be filled with the product to be contained after the sealing of the sleeve 102 and after the sealing of the base 202. The filling then takes place through the sleeve 102.

La présente invention permet une protection du produit contenu dans le conditionnement via au moins deux manières distinctes. La première manière concerne l'utilisation de matériaux bloquant en fonction du domaine d'application certaines radiations comme les ultra-violets par exemples non limitatif.The present invention allows protection of the product contained in the package via at least two distinct ways. The first way relates to the use of blocking materials depending on the field of application certain radiation such as ultra-violet, for example non-limiting.

Un des avantages de la présente invention concerne son dimensionnement. En effet, la possibilité de réaliser la présente invention selon diverses dimensions permet d'utiliser ce conditionnement pour des applications aussi bien médicales, qu'industrielle et qu'agroalimentaire par exemple non limitatif. Avantageusement, l'épaisseur des matériaux utilisés peut être optimisée afin de répondre aux besoins et contraintes des domaines applicatifs de la présente invention.One of the advantages of the present invention concerns its dimensioning. Indeed, the possibility of carrying out the present invention according to various dimensions makes it possible to use this packaging for medical applications as well, as industrial and agri-food for example non-limiting. Advantageously, the thickness of the materials used can be optimized to meet the needs and constraints of the application areas of the present invention.

La présente invention présente comme avantage une sensation de toucher du produit très réaliste. Cet avantage est en parti obtenu par l'utilisation de films fins et de matériaux particuliers indiqués précédemment. Cette sensation de toucher le produit permet un meilleur contrôle de la restitution du produit par l'utilisateur, notamment lorsque le fluide est visqueux ou non homogène. De plus, l'utilisateur a la sensation de toucher le produit, ce qui assure une meilleure maitrise et une plus grande précision dans l'utilisation de la présente invention.The present invention has the advantage of a very realistic product feel. This advantage is in part obtained by the use of thin films and particular materials indicated above. This feeling of touching the product allows better control of the return of the product by the user, especially when the fluid is viscous or non-homogeneous. In addition, the user has the feeling of touching the product, which ensures better control and greater accuracy in the use of the present invention.

La présente invention permet une personnalisation importante du conditionnement puisque la surface extérieure de celui-ci présente une surface permettant l'impression de tout type de motif ou texte à des fins publicitaires et/ou informatives. Par exemple non limitatif, il est possible d'imprimer un logo, une image, une photo, un texte, un titre, des indications d'utilisation.The present invention allows a significant personalization of the packaging since the outer surface thereof has a surface for printing any type of pattern or text for advertising and / or informational purposes. For example non-limiting, it is possible to print a logo, an image, a photo, a text, a title, indications of use.

La présente invention présente l'avantage d'être en partie au moins recyclable car au moins certains des matériaux utilisés sont recyclables. Selon un mode de réalisation particulièrement avantageux, l'ensemble du conditionnement est recyclable.The present invention has the advantage of being partly at least recyclable because at least some of the materials used are recyclable. According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the entire packaging is recyclable.

Dans une optique similaire, la présente invention permet une réduction importante de la quantité de matière utilisée pour le conditionnement et ainsi permet à la fois une réduction des coûts de fabrication, mais également une réduction de l'impact écologique de la production du conditionnement. Ainsi par exemple, la présente invention permet une réduction d'un facteur d'au moins 2 de la quantité de matière utilisée pour un conditionnement à volume équivalent par rapport à l'état de l'art actuel. Cette diminution de quantité de matière s'accompagne d'une diminution d'au moins un facteur 3 du poids du conditionnement à volume équivalent par rapport à l'état de l'art actuel. De plus, pour continuer dans l'aspect éco-responsable de la présente invention, sa conception et les matériaux utilisés permettent une restitution d'au moins 10% de produit supplémentaire par rapport à l'état de l'art actuel de par sa maniabilité, sa souplesse et sa conception géométrique. Enfin de par sa conception et sa géométrie, la présente invention permet une réduction de l'espace de stockage permettant ainsi de transporter à plus faible coût une quantité égale de produit.In a similar approach, the present invention allows a significant reduction in the amount of material used for packaging and thus allows both a reduction in manufacturing costs, but also a reduction of the ecological impact of the production of the packaging. Thus, for example, the present invention allows a reduction of at least a factor of 2 in the amount of material used for a volume equivalent packaging compared to the state of the art. This reduction in the amount of material is accompanied by a reduction of at least a factor of 3 in the weight of the packaging at equivalent volume compared with the state of the art. In addition, to continue in the eco-responsible aspect of the present invention, its design and the materials used allow a restitution of at least 10% of additional product compared to the current state of the art by its maneuverability , its flexibility and geometric design. Finally, by virtue of its design and its geometry, the present invention makes it possible to reduce the storage space thus making it possible to transport an equal quantity of product at a lower cost.

Références :References :

  • 1. Conditionnement1. Conditioning
  • 2. Hauteur du conditionnement selon la direction longitudinale2. Height of packaging in the longitudinal direction
  • 100. Dispositif de fermeture100. Closing device
  • 101. Accessoire101. Accessory
  • 102. Douille102. Bushing
  • 103. Section de la douille103. Section of the socket
  • 104. Lèvres en silicone104. Silicone lips
  • 105. Filetage105. Threading
  • 106. Couvercle106. Lid
  • 200. Poche200. Pocket
  • 201. Enveloppe/Tronc201. Envelope / Trunk
  • 202. Embase202. Base
  • 203. Petit section de l'embase203. Small section of the base
  • 204. Grande section de l'embase204. Large section of the base
  • 205. Scellage enveloppe/enveloppe205. Sealing envelope / envelope
  • 300. Scellage enveloppe/douille300. Sealing envelope / sleeve
  • 301. Hauteur du scellage enveloppe/douille selon la direction longitudinale301. Height of envelope / sleeve sealing in the longitudinal direction
  • 400. Scellage enveloppe/embase400. Sealing envelope / base
  • 401. Hauteur du scellage enveloppe/embase selon la direction longitudinale401. Envelope / base sealing height in longitudinal direction
  • 500. Canaux d'écoulement500. Flow channels
  • 1000. Machine de coupe d'enveloppes 2011000. Envelope cutting machine 201
  • 2000. Manipulateur d'enveloppes 2012000. Envelope Manipulator 201
  • 3000. Station de scellage « peau contre chair » 205 d'enveloppes 2013000. "Skin-to-skin" sealing station 205 of envelopes 201
  • 4000. Manipulateur de tronc4000. Trunk manipulator
  • 5000. Station d'alimentation en douilles 1025000. Socket feed station 102
  • 6000. Station de scellage enveloppe/douille 3006000. Envelope / sleeve sealing station 300
  • 7000. Poste de transfert7000. Transfer station
  • 8000. Station de formatage d'enveloppes 2018000. Envelope formatting station 201
  • 9000. Machine de coupe d'embases 2029000. Bottom cutting machine 202
  • 10000. Station de formatage d'embases 202 et de scellage enveloppe/embase « chair contre chair » 40010000. Station formatting station 202 and sealing envelope / base "flesh against flesh" 400
  • 11000. Station de test d'étanchéité11000. Sealing test station
  • 12000. Manipulateur12000. Manipulator
  • 13000. Ruban de cumule des pièces finies13000. Cumulative ribbon of finished pieces

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  1. Packaging comprising a pouch (200) intended to contain a product and to allow release thereof, and comprising:
    - a manually deformable jacket (201), comprising a first film sufficiently flexible to deform itself under the action of its weight, the first film being closed on itself so as to form a frustum having a first and second end, the cross section of the frustum narrowing as the first end is approached;
    - a base (202) formed by a second film sufficiently flexible to deform itself under the action of its weight and sealed at the second end of the frustum so as to close off the second end, the base (202) and the jacket (201) are sealed "wrong-side to wrong-side" in order to form together a manually deformable pouch (200) ;
    - a closure device (100) through which the product is intended to flow during release and comprising a sleeve (102) sealed to the first end of the frustum.
  2. Packaging according to the preceding claim, in which the first film is closed on itself while being sealed by a "skin against wrong" side sealing (205) in order to form the frustum.
  3. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) has a polygonal shape.
  4. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) has a diamond shape, the corners of which are preferably rounded.
  5. Packaging according to either of the preceding claims, in which the second end of the jacket (201) matches the shape of the contour of the base (202), the contour of the base (202) having a geometric shape configured so as to form in the jacket (201) flow channels (500) extending from the base (202) in the direction of the first end.
  6. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the contour of the base (202) has at least one corner, preferably rounded, and in which the pouch (200) has a flow channel (500) extending longitudinally from each corner formed by the contour of the base (202).
  7. Packaging according to either of the preceding two claims, in which each flow channel (500) extends from the base (202) in the direction of the sleeve (102) over at least half of the height of the jacket (201) and preferably over at least two thirds and preferably over the entire length of the jacket (201).
  8. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) is in the form of a diamond, preferably with rounded corners, and in which the pouch (200) has one or several flow channels (500) extending from each corner of the diamond of the base (202) in the direction of the sleeve (102) over at least half the height of the jacket (201) and preferably over at least two thirds and preferably over the entire length of the jacket (201).
  9. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the pouch (200) is configured so that, under the effect of a pressure exerted by one or two hands of the user, its volume can be reduced by one third, preferentially at least by half and preferentially by at least two thirds.
  10. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the jacket (201) and the base (202) are sufficiently flexible so that, under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the jacket (201), two points on the jacket (201) disposed symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis of the packaging are put in contact.
  11. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the jacket (201) and the base (202) are configured so that the pouch (200) can be twisted about an axis passing through the base (202) and the sleeve (102), under the effect of a manual action by the user.
  12. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which at least one from among the first and second films is a multilayer film.
  13. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) and the jacket (201) are formed by identical films.
  14. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the sleeve (102) is more rigid than the pouch (200).
  15. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, in which the closure device comprises an accessory (101) configured so as to cooperate with the sleeve.
  16. Packaging according to the preceding claim, in which the accessory (101) is provided with silicone lips (104) configured so as to move away from each other under the action of a force, advantageously a pressure, exerted by the user and to move mutually closer together so as to prevent access to the inside of the pouch (200) in the absence of force on the part of the user.
  17. Packaging according to claim 15, in which the accessory (101) is a stopper configured so as to screw on the sleeve (102) or rotationally articulated on the sleeve (102).
  18. A method for manufacturing the device according to any of claims 1 to 26, comprising the following series of steps:
    - cutting a pattern of the jacket (201) in a film;
    - manipulation of the pattern of the jacket (201) in order to form a frustum;
    - "skin against wrong-side" sealing of the jacket (201) by a heating device able to come into contact with the internal face and the external face of the jacket forming a frustum.
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