EP3606836A2

EP3606836A2 - Packaging module and packaging system and their uses, and modular system

Info

Publication number: EP3606836A2
Application number: EP18713146.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Pascal EGGMANN
Original assignee: Universal Reusable Packaging GmbH
Current assignee: Universal Reusable Packaging GmbH
Priority date: 2017-04-06
Filing date: 2018-03-13
Publication date: 2020-02-12
Also published as: DE102017107405A1; WO2018184796A2; RU2019135252A3; AU2018249340A1; CA3058941A1; RU2019135252A; US20200148415A1

Description

Packaging module, packaging system and its uses as well as modular system

The invention relates to a packaging module which has at least one tarpaulin, at least one closure system and at least one connection system for connecting the at least one tarpaulin and the at least one closure system.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a packaging system.

Furthermore, uses of a packaging module and a packaging system are the subject of the present invention.

The invention also relates to a modular system.

Packaging systems are indispensable components of all areas of life. For example, they are gaining in importance in the shipment of goods, be it private or business. Packaging systems are also extremely important in the industrial production of goods and on construction sites in order to protect objects from external influences, to transport them from one place to another or to store objects in such a way that they are not visible to third parties are.

The packages used in the various fields are either designed specifically for their intended use, namely, in particular, in size and other nature, or the packages can be used universally for many different applications. The present invention is particularly concerned with packaging modules and packaging systems that can be used universally, resulting in a wide variety of applications. The invention has for its object to provide a packaging module, packaging systems, their uses and a modular system, a universal substitutability, good handling and safe storage of the packaged items are in the foreground.

This object is achieved on the basis of the above-mentioned packaging module in that the packaging module has at least partially at least one, preferably at least two and more preferably at least three of the following properties:

- water repellent,

- waterproof,

salt water resistant,

breathable,

a relative extensibility of at least 10%.

The water-repellent property of the packaging module ensures that the packaging module itself does not absorb any water and therefore does not store any water. The packaging module remains so dry in use, so that no moisture storage arise, especially not in an area in which the packaging module is in contact with a packaged object. This prevents moisture damage to the packaged items. As a result of the fact that the packaging module is, in particular, also watertight and thus preferably bears a water column of 800 mm or more without allowing any moisture to penetrate, the wrapped article is virtually completely protected against moisture. Of particular advantage in connection with the behavior of the packaging module with respect to water, even if at least some of the components of the packaging module are salt water resistant. This is particularly useful when the packaging module is to be used at seaports or on ships. If the packaging module is also breathable, moisture can pass through a water-tight membrane in the form of water vapor. Thus, depending on the temperature gradients present in the region of the membrane, moist articles which have been packaged can dry, even though they are packaged using the packaging module. This applies in particular when the outside of the packaging has a lower temperature than in the packaging. Due to the relative elasticity of the packaging module of at least 10%, several advantages arise. On the one hand, a packaging with one or more packaging modules according to the invention can be tightly stretched around objects. As a result, the especially when transporting well fixed. In addition, the tension of the packaging prevents, for example, water puddles from forming on the packaging, which further reduces the probability of water penetration. The relative stretchability of at least 10% also offers the advantage that the universality of the applicability of the packaging module is further increased, because the packaging module thereby becomes variable in size, so that different volumes can be enclosed using the same packaging modules, although one Tight shape of the packaging module is maintained. The extensibility of the packaging module can be distributed in any weighting to the various components of the packaging module. It is preferred that the condition of the tarpaulin causes most of the ductility. However, the closure systems and interconnect systems can also contribute to extensibility. It is even conceivable to use a non-or virtually non-stretchable tarpaulin and to design the connection systems and / or the closure systems in such a way that they provide extensibility. In principle, a packaging formed in this way can consist of a single packaging module. Preferably, however, a package is a combination of several packaging modules which are connected to one another by means of their closure systems. It is particularly advantageous if the packaging module is made of low-wear material.

With regard to the choice of material for the packaging module, it is preferred that the tarpaulin comprises a material containing polyurethane (PU) and / or polyamide (PA) and / or a fiber-based woven and / or non-woven textile. So it can be used industrially manufactured plastic tarpaulins. It is also possible that textiles are used if this offers advantages for special applications, for example with regard to optics and feel. The advantageous elasticity or extensibility of the packaging module can sometimes be provided by the materials already mentioned, in particular by textiles due to their production, especially due to their weave.

It is particularly useful, however, that the tarpaulin contains elastane (EL). Elastane is a long-known material which, by incorporation into other materials, gives the finished product exceptional extensibility. With regard to the specific composition of the packaging module, it is preferred that the tarpaulin each have at least 30% PA, 4% PU and 1% EL, preferably at least at least 40% PA, 6% PU and 1, 5% EK and more preferably at least 50% PA, 8% PU and 2% EL.

The invention is formed in a particularly advantageous manner in that the closure system has at least one magnetic closure and / or at least one clamp closure and / or at least one hook and loop fastener and / or at least one zipper and / or at least one slide closure. Magnetic closures are particularly advantageous in handling, as they add themselves practically together automatically. This also applies in some ways to hook-and-loop fasteners. Zippers and clamp closures can be designed to be very sturdy, so that high forces can be absorbed by them. If one thinks in particular of the advantageous extensibility of the packaging module, it becomes clear that even without any external influence on the packaging module, high forces can act on the closure system. Also sliding closures can absorb high forces. Such are known, for example, for closing plastic bags, as used by passengers for the storage of drugstores in aircraft cabins.

It is further advantageous that the tarpaulin and / or the closure system and / or the connection system have features which form or form part of a connection interface. The individual components of the packaging module are thus equipped from the outset so that they can be firmly connected to the other components via a connection point. This concerns the production of the packaging modules. It can be provided that the features include splices and / or stapling points and / or welds and / or joints.

Furthermore, it is particularly useful that the connection system has at least one sealing element. While the tarpaulin alone may have a sealing effect by virtue of its basic nature, additional measures may have to be taken in the area of the connection system and / or the closure system. Here are sealing elements, such as sealing lips, especially. These have a sealing effect on the connection system and preferably also on the adjacent closure system. In a further embodiment of the packaging module is provided that the tarpaulin has at least one element for fastening a support system. These elements may be, for example, tabs, eyebolts, rings, cords, straps, spacers, feet or roller systems for a lifting, belting, banding or stringing system. This is particularly useful for transporting the packaged items, for example, in industrial manufacturing facilities or on construction sites.

It can also be provided that the tarpaulin has a bag or letter-like shape. Bag-like molds can be particularly useful for picking up objects, such as small components, such as screws, nails or rivets, or larger items, such as bricks, when it comes less to the final packaging of the same, but on these on one To transport construction sites from one place to another. A letter-like shape is particularly suitable as a storage or shipping bag. Such packaging modules in letter-like form are therefore preferably used when it depends on the special properties of the packaging module, namely with regard to the behavior towards water or other liquids and on the extensibility.

Furthermore, it may be particularly useful that at least one fastener is provided for attachment of pocket or bag-like storage compartments for documents and / or removable billboards and / or identification sensors. If one thinks, for example, of depositing GPS transmitters and / or RFID transmitters in these storage compartments, then packaging and thus the objects stored therein can be spatially tracked and identified.

Further special features of a packaging can be achieved in that the packaging module has various types of closure systems. If a packaging module has different closure systems, it can only be coupled with other packaging modules in a certain way. For example, a row of teeth of a zipper can not be coupled to a Velcro or a slide closure, but only with the matching teeth of another zipper. As a result, although a certain variability is taken for a packaging system which consists of several packaging modules, on the other hand advantages can also be achieved as a result. If packaging is to be composed of several packaging modules, always or in phases, only in a very specific manner, it may be appropriate to use such packaging modules with different closure systems. to choose. This speeds up the assembly of packaging modules into a package, and mistakes can be avoided.

Another useful feature of the packaging module may be that the tarpaulin has a print. This print can give information about the packed contents. Also, other individualizing information may be printed, such as company names, advertisements or the like. If, for example, one wishes to ensure in this context that the imprints "automatically" always have the correct orientation, then the previously defined packaging modules which have different closure systems can be used, for example. If a right-angled side module of a parallelepiped-shaped package has a zipper on three sides, for example, while a velcro closure is provided on one side, then this side module can only be mounted with a downwardly directed hook-and-loop fastener if this is ensured by a bottom module which likewise has a hook-and-loop fastener Closing system has. This principle can be used on the basis of any combination of closure systems.

In addition to the packaging module as such, the invention relates to a packaging system which has at least two packaging modules. Although in certain applications the entire package may consist of only a single packaging module, such as mailers or sacks, the invention has particular advantages in that the packaging modules can be combined in a variety of numbers, thereby providing the universality desired the packaging is particularly supported.

This combinability of several packaging modules is expressed in particular in a use in which it is provided that a first packaging module forms a bottom part and, together with at least one further packaging module, packs goods tightly.

A use is particularly advantageous in that the bottom part is constructed on a transport carrier, in particular a pallet. The bottom part can be arranged for example on a pallet. The items to be packed are placed on the bottom part. The further packaging module is then placed over the objects. inverts, connected to the bottom part and thereby preferably stretched by utilizing the elasticity.

Another use of a packaging module is that it is used with a mobile support system. For example, a mobile support system may simply be a worker's belt that is adapted to secure a bag consisting of one or more packaging modules for storage of nails, screws or rivets thereto. The invention further consists in a modular system with a plurality of packaging modules, wherein it is usefully provided that it is integrated as a reusable system in a transport cycle. If, for example, one thinks of an industrial manufacturing plant in which high flexibility is required to package and transport various articles, then it makes sense that a large number of packaging modules, preferably of widely varying design, are kept in stock in this industrial enterprise. In this way, it is possible to select from the multiplicity of packaging modules, such as from a modular system, in order ultimately to produce a suitable packaging for the various articles. The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of particularly preferred embodiments.

Figure 1 shows embodiments of packaging modules and packaging systems;

Figure 2 shows embodiments of packaging modules and packaging systems;

Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a packaging module and a packaging system;

Figure 4 shows embodiments of packaging modules and packaging systems;

Figure 5 shows a use of packaging modules; Figure 6 shows a use of packaging modules;

FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of a packaging module; FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of a packaging module.

In the following description of the drawings, like reference characters designate like or similar components. If a reference character (for example 10) is followed by a lower case letter (for example 10a), then both reference signs apply to the same extent insofar as they designate identical or comparable components. The lowercase letter is only for better orientation within the drawings. In the illustration of closure modules in the drawings, solid lines are indicative of closure systems while broken lines represent fold lines. The latter can be fixed by certain preparation of the packaging module or result in the use of the packaging module depending on the packaged item itself.

FIG. 1 shows embodiments of packaging modules 10 and packaging systems. Two different packaging systems are shown. First, the packaging system shown substantially on the right side of FIG. 1 will be explained. It also discusses features in the figures that may apply to all packaging systems and packaging modules of the present disclosure. The packaging module 10a consists of a single tarpaulin 12. This tarpaulin 12 has folding lines 14, which are shown with broken lines. The edge of the tarpaulin 12 forms one side of a closure system 16. With this side of the closure system 16, the tarpaulin 12 can be coupled to a further packaging module 10. Exemplary closure systems 18, 20, 22 are shown in the upper area of FIG. 1 in the form of icons. These icons appear again and again illustratively also in connection with figures described below. One possibility for a closure system 16 is a zipper 18. This zipper 18 couples two tarpaulins 12 together. For this purpose, the rows of teeth of the zipper 18 are coupled via a connection system 24 with the respective tarpaulins 12. In addition, one or more sealing elements may be provided. As a further closure system 16, a hook-and-loop fastener is shown. The details of the zipper 18 apply accordingly. In the following, a sliding closure 22 is shown. Again, reference may otherwise be made to the comments on the zipper 18. The nature of the presently available use End systems is not limited to a zipper, velcro and slide closure. Rather, any closure systems can be used which are suitable for connecting tarpaulins, in particular at their edges, to one another, for example magnetic closures or clamp closures. Likewise, it may be advantageous to provide different types of closure systems on one and the same packaging module 10. In this way, certain edges of one packaging module 10 can only be connected to certain edges of another packaging module 10. This can, if certain packaging modules 10 are to be interconnected only in a certain way, facilitate their assembly, and errors can be avoided. In the present special case, the packaging module 10b is arranged on a pallet 26. Then, items 28 to be packaged are placed on the packaging module 10b. Finally, the packaging module 10a is placed over the objects 28, so that it assumes its cuboidal shape at the latest. For this purpose, the packaging module 10a is folded along its fold lines. To complete the packaging system, which consists of the packaging modules 10a and 10b, then the closure system 16 is used. The four edges of the packaging module 10b are connected to the outwardly facing edges of the packaging module 10a. The adjoining by folding along the fold lines 14 parts of the closure systems 16 of the packaging module 10 a are also connected to each other, so that ultimately there is a complete package which is mounted on a pallet 26. The embodiment shown substantially on the left side of Figure 1 is similar in many parts to the embodiment described above, which is shown on the right side of Figure 1. However, here several packaging modules 10c, each consisting of a tarpaulin 12 with closure system 16 and connection system 24, are coupled together so as to form an overall arrangement similar to that shown in FIG. 1 at the top right. Here no fold lines 14 are provided. Rather, the packaging module 10c reaches its substantially parallelepiped shape by being folded along the closure systems 16 or connection systems 24. The packaging system shown on the right in FIG. 1 is simpler since only two packaging modules 10a, 10b are used. The packaging system shown on the left in FIG. 1 is more flexible since, if instead of the packaging module 10a the packaging system consisting of five packaging modules 10c is slipped over the objects 28, until the closure of all closure systems, this can also be opened at the top, for example for a check In contrast, the packaging module 10a can only be opened laterally. FIG. 2 shows embodiments of packaging modules 10 and packaging systems. If one has understood the basic principle of the universal packaging system according to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 explains itself essentially in its essential features. Again, packaging modules 10d, 10e with fold lines are shown on the right side of FIG. On the left side of Figure 2, two assemblies of multiple packaging modules are shown, each assembly consisting of four packaging modules. Two of the packaging modules 10f are rectangular, while two other packaging modules 10g are triangular. The packaging modules designated by the same reference symbols can be absolutely identical or even different here. Likewise, the two packaging modules 10d, 10e, which are denoted by different reference numerals, may be different or also identical. In order to package objects, for example, the packaging module 10 d is arranged on a pallet 26. The articles 28 are then placed on and in the packaging module 10d. The packaging module 10e is then slipped over the articles 28 and connected to the packaging module 10d using the closure system 16. Shown is this finished packaging exemplified using the packaging modules 10e, 10d, which are provided with fold lines 14. Similarly, the packaging system can also be constructed with the two arrangements of packaging modules 10f, 10g and 10h, 10j. It is also possible, and it may be advantageous to combine the two packaging systems. For example, as in the first example, the packaging module 10d may be placed on the pallet 26. Thereafter, the items 28 are placed as usual. Now comes the arrangement of the packaging modules 10g, 10f used by being placed over the objects 28 and connected to the packaging module 10d. This gives the opportunity to open the package at all upper edges, while this would be possible only at one edge in packaging systems, which consists of the packaging modules 10d, 10e, namely on the edge, which is not formed from fold lines 14, but from the closure systems 16.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a packaging module 10 and a packaging system. Here, a single packaging module 10k is shown having a closure system 16. This packaging module 10 is particularly suitable for putting it over flat objects 28, for example windows or doors, as a building material. The overall arrangement is again on a pallet 26, which is equipped with a support member 30 for the articles 28 mounted thereon. U.N- On the right in FIG. 3, the objects 28 are completely enveloped by the packaging module 10k. The closure system 16 can be closed and opened in this state. At the bottom left in FIG. 3, a state is shown in which the closure system 16 of the packaging module 10k is opened. The tarpaulin 12 may then be slid downwardly so that the articles 28 project upwardly out of the packaging module 10 through the closure system 16. Starting from this state, the articles 28 can be removed individually or jointly from the packaging module 10. FIG. 4 shows embodiments of packaging modules 10 and packaging systems. In addition to the closure systems zipper 18, hook-and-loop fastener 20, sliding closure 22, another closure system is shown, namely that of a corner eyelet 32. The packaging system based on the use of this eyelet 32 is shown on the left side of FIG. The packaging module 101 comprises a tarpaulin 12 with four corner eyelets 32. An article 28 is arranged on a pallet 26. Now, the packaging module 10 is placed over the article 28 and the pallet 26. The packaging module 10 is then secured by means of the corner eyelets 32. This can be done for example by cords or rubber rings that reach through the corner eyelets 32. It can also be provided that between the pallet 26 and the article 28, a further packaging module 10m is provided which covers the pallet 26 in whole or in part. If the packaging module 101 is then placed over the article 28, the corner eyelets 32 are arranged so that they can be connected to the packaging module 10m. For this purpose, the packaging module 10m preferably also has a closure system which can cooperate with the corner eyelets 32, for example by rods or rods, which are fastened to the packaging module 10m, being passed through the corner eyelets 32. On the left side of Figure 4, a packaging system with two packaging modules 10n and 10o is shown. To use the packaging system, first the packaging module 10o is placed on a pallet 26. This packaging module 10o has the shape of an open box, wherein closure systems 16 are provided at their upper edges. The packaging system 10o may then be filled with articles to be subsequently sealed with the packaging module 10n by means of the closure system 16.

FIG. 5 shows a use of packaging modules 10. It is shown how packaging modules 10p can form a roof or a tent. The packaging modules 10p are in turn equipped with corner eyelets 32, these on Tongues protrude beyond the actual tarpaulin 12. The tarpaulins 12 of the packaging modules 10b can then be connected to each other via the closure system 16. Also, the corner eyelets 32 can be used for further connection of the packaging modules 10p with each other. For the constructed state, which is shown at the bottom in FIG. 5, one or more rods are then used, so as to realize the tent-like shape. By means of corner eyelets 32 and herring, for example, the canopy can be fixed to the ground. When assembled, any existing closure systems 16 can be used to connect tarpaulins 12 by means of corner eyelets, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, sliding closures or the like. If more than two tarpaulins 12 are used, canopies and structures with different shapes can be produced. For example, tents can be equipped with front and associated tent bottoms, so that a dry foot area can be provided before camping. FIG. 6 shows a use of packaging modules 10. Here, two possibilities are illustrated how an airship 34 can be equipped with packaging modules 10q, 10r, in particular in order to use this as an advertising medium, namely by means of an imprint on the packaging module 10r. FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of a packaging module 10. Here, a packaging module 10s is shown which has the shape of an envelope. Again, the packaging module 10s can again be equipped with the usual closure systems 16, namely a zipper 18, a hook-and-loop fastener 20, a slide fastener 22 or the like. In any event, a closure system 16 is provided to close the packaging module 10s, especially after items, such as documents, have been placed therein.

FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of a packaging module 10. The packaging module 10t shown here is used to hold small objects, in the present example receiving nails 38. The packaging module 10t in turn has a closure system 16, which is left open in FIG. 8 and right in FIG 8 is shown closed. In the illustration on the right side of FIG. 8 of the packaging module 10t, a further element 40 for fastening the packaging module 10t to a belt 36 is shown. As shown below in FIG. 8, a plurality of packaging modules 10t may also be attached to a belt 36. The packaging module 10t may be one or have a plurality of fold lines 14 so that it can invest in the less filled state closer to a person who wears the belt 36 with the packaging module 10t.

The features of the invention disclosed in the foregoing description, in the drawings and in the claims may be essential to the realization of the invention both individually and in any desired combination.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10 packing module

12 tarpaulins

14 fold lines

16 locking system

18 zippers

20 Velcro fastener

22 slide closure

24 connection system

26 pallet

28 items

30 support element

32 corner eyelets

34 airship

36 belts

38 nails

40 element for fastening

Claims

claims

1 . Packaging module (10) which has at least one tarpaulin (12), at least one closure system (16) and at least one connection system (24) for connecting the at least one tarpaulin (12) and the at least one closure system (16), characterized in that the packaging module (10) at least partially at least one, preferably at least two and more preferably at least three of the following properties:

water repellent,

waterproof,

salt water resistant

breathable

- a relative elasticity of at least 10%.

2. Packaging module (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the tarpaulin (12) comprises a material containing polyurethane (PU) and / or polyamide (PA) and / or a fiber-based woven and / or non-woven textile.

3. Packaging module (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the tarpaulin contains elastane (EL).

4. Packaging module (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the tarpaulin (12) in each case at least 30% PA, 4% PU and 1% EL, preferably in each case at least

40% PA, 6% PU and 1, 5% EL and more preferably in each case at least 50% PA, 8% PU and 2% EL.

5. Packaging module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure system (16) has at least one magnetic closure and / or at least one clamp closure and / or at least one Velcro fastener. Closure (20) and / or at least one zipper (18) and / or at least one slide closure.

6. Packaging module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tarpaulin (12) and / or the closure system (16) and / or the

Connection system (24) have features that form a connection interface or are part of it.

7. Packaging module (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that the features include splices and / or stitching points and / or welds and / or seams.

8. Packaging module (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection system (24) has at least one sealing element.

9. Packaging module (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tarpaulin (12) has at least one element (40) for fastening a support system.

10. Packaging module (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tarpaulin (12) has a bag or letter-like shape.

1 1. Packaging module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one fastening element is provided for fastening pocket-like or pocket-like storage compartments for documents and / or exchangeable advertising space and / or identification sensors.

12. Packaging module (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tarpaulin (12) has an imprint.

13. Packaging module (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the packaging module (10) has various closure systems (16).

14. Packaging system comprising at least two packaging modules (12) according to one of the preceding claims.

15. Use of a packaging system according to claim 14, characterized in that a first packaging module (12) forms a bottom part and together with at least one further packaging module goods are packaged tightly packaged.

16. Use according to claim 15, characterized in that the bottom part is constructed on a transport carrier, in particular a pallet (26).

17. Use of a packaging module (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 13 with a mobile support system.

18. Modular system with several packaging modules according to one of Ansprüchel to 13, characterized in that it is incorporated as a reusable system in a transport cycle.