EP3795036B1 - Mattress shipping unit - Google Patents

Mattress shipping unit Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3795036B1
EP3795036B1 EP20196407.9A EP20196407A EP3795036B1 EP 3795036 B1 EP3795036 B1 EP 3795036B1 EP 20196407 A EP20196407 A EP 20196407A EP 3795036 B1 EP3795036 B1 EP 3795036B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
mattress
shipping
cover
bag
air
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP20196407.9A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3795036A1 (en
EP3795036C0 (en
Inventor
Manuel Müller
Alvarez Diez Jorge
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Emma Sleep GmbH
Original Assignee
Emma Sleep GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Emma Sleep GmbH filed Critical Emma Sleep GmbH
Publication of EP3795036A1 publication Critical patent/EP3795036A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3795036B1 publication Critical patent/EP3795036B1/en
Publication of EP3795036C0 publication Critical patent/EP3795036C0/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D29/00—Sacks or like containers made of fabrics; Flexible containers of open-work, e.g. net-like construction
    • B65D29/04—Net-like containers made of plastics material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
    • B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
    • B65D33/28—Strings or strip-like closures, i.e. draw closures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2585/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D2585/64—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for bulky articles
    • B65D2585/641—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for bulky articles specific articles
    • B65D2585/647—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for bulky articles specific articles furniture

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a mattress shipping unit with a mattress and a shipping bag.
  • mattresses can also be ordered online and are then sent to the customer using delivery services.
  • mattress shipping units In order to keep the volume of the shipment as low as possible, mattress shipping units are known that have a cover in which a mattress is enclosed in a compressed shipping state. In order to be able to apply the forces necessary to keep the mattress in its compressed shipping state, a tear-resistant film is usually used as a cover.
  • the JP 2002-225938 A discloses a storage unit for a Japanese futon, with an inner pocket and an outer pocket.
  • the US 6,100,206 A refers to hardenable or thermoplastic composite materials and cast articles used for orthopedic casting applications.
  • the task is solved by a mattress shipping unit with a mattress and a shipping bag, with the mattress in one is in compressed shipping condition and is completely contained in the shipping bag.
  • the shipping bag has a cover that is predominantly made of an air-permeable material.
  • the casing has a predetermined breaking point which runs along the casing in the axial direction.
  • the predominant air permeability of the material of the shipping bag ensures that volatile compounds, in particular volatile organic compounds, which escape from the mattress during shipping are released into the environment and do not collect within the shipping bag. In particular, there is always an exchange of air between the mattress and the environment of the shipping bag. As a result, when the shipping unit is opened, only extremely low levels of exposure to volatile compounds, in particular volatile organic compounds, occur, such as those that could occur when using envelopes made of foil.
  • the cover made of air-permeable material is more environmentally friendly than a cover made of foil.
  • the air-permeable cover In contrast to individual air holes, the air-permeable cover also ensures reliable protection against dirt or damage to the mattress.
  • the shipping bag in particular the cover, is completely closed except for an opening for inserting the mattress.
  • the opening may be provided at the end opposite the floor.
  • the shipping bag can be cylindrical, in particular circular cylindrical.
  • the mattress is rolled and/or folded in the compressed shipping state to effectively reduce the volume of the mattress.
  • the compressed shipping state is characterized, for example, by the fact that the volume of the mattress is reduced by at least 20% of its uncompressed volume.
  • the mattress is particularly a European mattress, not a Japanese futon, for example.
  • the shipping bag is designed in such a way, namely by a predetermined breaking point in the cover, that it can only be used once to ship the mattress. It is therefore intended for one-time use only when shipping the mattress.
  • the shipping bag is designed to be so small that the customer cannot return the mattress to its shipping condition.
  • the cover can be made entirely of the air-permeable material.
  • the air-permeable material is a textile, in particular a non-woven textile, which provides a flexible and easy-to-store shipping bag.
  • the non-woven textile is a non-woven fabric.
  • the air-permeable material is polypropylene, which makes the shipping bag inexpensive to produce.
  • the envelope may have a bottom and at least one peripheral wall.
  • the floor can be made at least partially, in particular completely, from the air-permeable material.
  • the at least one peripheral wall can be made at least partially, in particular completely, from the air-permeable material.
  • the peripheral wall extends in particular completely around the circumference of the shipping bag or forms the circumference of the shipping bag.
  • the shipping bag has a closure, in particular a drawstring, by means of which the opening of the shipping bag can be closed for inserting the mattress. This can prevent soiling and damage to the mattress during shipping.
  • the shipping bag can have a diameter of less or equal to 50 cm, in particular less than or equal to 40 cm and/or have a length of less than 150 cm, in particular less or equal to 135 cm.
  • the strength or thickness of the cover is selected such that the cover holds the mattress in the compressed shipping state, which means that additional stabilizing elements, such as tension straps, can be dispensed with.
  • the thickness of the casing is, for example, at least 70 g/m 2 , in particular 75 g/m 2 .
  • the mattress in its compressed shipping state, the mattress generates a previously known expansion force and the shipping bag, in particular the cover, is designed such that it exerts a counterforce that is opposite to the expansion force. This ensures that the shipping bag is not damaged by the mattress.
  • the predetermined breaking point can be a predetermined breaking line.
  • the predetermined breaking point makes it easier to remove the mattress from the shipping bag.
  • FIG. 1 A mattress shipping unit 10 consisting of a mattress 12 and a shipping bag 14 is shown extremely schematically.
  • the mattress 12 and the shipping bag 14 are shown at different scales to make details of the shipping bag 14 visible. In reality, the shipping bag 14 is significantly smaller than the mattress 12.
  • the mattress 12 is in Figure 1 in use condition, i.e. shown in an uncompressed state.
  • the mattress 12 has a length L M of 200 cm and a width B M of 90 cm.
  • the mattress 12 is made of a compressible foam.
  • the mattress 12 is in particular a European mattress, i.e. a mattress of European or Western type and, for example, not a Japanese futon.
  • the shipping bag 14 is cylindrical in the exemplary embodiment shown, here circular cylindrical, and has a cover 16.
  • the casing 16 has a bottom 18, which is here circular, and a peripheral wall 20 which extends from the bottom 18.
  • the cover 16 and thus the base 18 and the peripheral wall 20 are made entirely of an air-permeable material 21.
  • the air-permeable material 21 is a non-woven textile, for example a non-woven fabric.
  • polypropylene is used as the air-permeable material 21.
  • the peripheral wall 20, in particular the entire casing 16, has a thickness of 75 g/m 2 .
  • the bottom 18 and thus the shipping bag 14 has a diameter of less than or equal to 50 cm, in particular less than or equal to 40 cm.
  • the diameter D S is 40 cm.
  • the peripheral wall 20 extends from the floor 18.
  • the peripheral wall 20 is attached to the bottom 18, for example sewn.
  • the seam can run over the entire circumference of the base 18 or only cover parts of it.
  • the peripheral wall 20 extends along the entire circumference of the base 18 and thus also over the entire circumference of the shipping bag, or forms the circumference of the shipping bag 14.
  • the peripheral wall 20 and thus the shipping bag 14 When expanded, the peripheral wall 20 and thus the shipping bag 14 has a length Ls of less than 150 cm, in particular less than or equal to 135 cm.
  • the peripheral wall 20 and thus the shipping bag 14 has a length Ls of 135 cm.
  • the length Ls of the shipping bag 14 is a maximum of 50%, in particular a maximum of 25%, larger than the width B M of the mattress 12.
  • the opening 22 is used to insert and/or remove the mattress 12 from the shipping bag 14.
  • a closure can be provided on the peripheral wall 20 in the area of the opening 22 in order to close the opening 22.
  • this is a drawstring 26 which runs in a seam 28 of the peripheral wall 20.
  • the casing 16 here the peripheral wall 20, has a predetermined breaking point 30.
  • the predetermined breaking point 30 extends as a predetermined breaking line from the opening 22 towards the bottom 18.
  • the predetermined breaking point 30 is, for example, a section of thinner thickness of the casing 16 or a cut in the casing 16, which is closed by a tear seam.
  • FIG 2 the packed state of the mattress shipping unit 10 is shown, which corresponds to the shipping state.
  • the mattress 12 is in a compressed shipping condition in which the mattress 12 is a fraction of its volume.
  • the mattress 12 in the compressed shipping state, the mattress 12 only has a maximum of 80% of its uncompressed volume, i.e. the volume in the uncompressed state.
  • the volume of the mattress 12 can therefore be reduced by at least 20% of its uncompressed volume in the compressed shipping state.
  • the mattress 12 In the compressed shipping state, the mattress 12 is rolled up and/or folded.
  • the mattress 12 is simply rolled up. However, larger mattresses are folded once or several times before rolling.
  • the compressed mattress 12 that is to say the mattress 12 in the compressed shipping state, is completely included in the shipping bag 14.
  • the diameter D K of the mattress 12 in the compressed shipping state is less than or equal to the diameter Ds of the shipping bag 14.
  • the length L K of the mattress 12 corresponds to the width B M of the uncompressed mattress, that is to say 90 cm here.
  • the mattress 12 In the compressed shipping state, i.e. also within the shipping bag 14, the mattress 12 generates an expansion force F E radially outwards.
  • the cover 16 in particular the peripheral wall 20, exerts a counterforce F G which is opposite to the expansion force F E and which holds the mattress 12 in its compressed shipping state.
  • the thickness or the strength of the casing 16 is selected accordingly.
  • the thickness or strength of the casing 16, in particular of the peripheral wall 20, of course also depends on the material properties of the air-permeable material 21.
  • the shipping bag 14 is closed by the closure 24, here the drawstring 26, in order to avoid damage or contamination of the mattress 12.
  • the mattress 12 is therefore stored safely and with little volume in the shipping bag 14 for shipping.
  • the air permeability of the shipping bag 14 always allows an exchange of air between the mattress 12 and the environment of the shipping bag 14, so that volatile organic compounds that are present in the mattress 12 due to production are released into the environment during shipping, thereby reducing the load due to such volatile organic compounds when unpacking is very low.
  • a shipping bag 14 made of an air-permeable material 21 is more environmentally friendly to produce than a film.
  • the shipping bag 14 can be easily opened using the predetermined breaking point 30. This means that the shipping bag 14 is destroyed, but an end customer cannot independently return the mattress 12 to its compressed shipping state, so that the shipping bag 14 cannot be reused by the customer anyway.
  • a circular cylindrical shipping bag 14 has been described as an exemplary embodiment, other geometries of the shipping bag 14 with corresponding compression of the mattress 12 are of course also conceivable.
  • a cuboid shipping bag 14 can accommodate a mattress 12 that is merely folded in the compressed shipping state.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
  • Bag Frames (AREA)

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Matratzenversandeinheit mit einer Matratze und einem Versandsack.The invention relates to a mattress shipping unit with a mattress and a shipping bag.

Mit zunehmender Durchsetzung des Onlineversandhandels werden immer mehr Güter im Internet bestellt und an den Kunden versandt. Auch Matratzen können im Internet bestellt werden und werden dann mit Zustelldiensten zum Kunden versandt.As online mail order sales become more widespread, more and more goods are ordered online and sent to customers. Mattresses can also be ordered online and are then sent to the customer using delivery services.

Um das Volumen der Sendung möglichst gering zu halten, sind Matratzenversandeinheiten bekannt, die eine Hülle aufweisen, in der eine Matratze in einem komprimierten Versandzustand eingefasst ist. Um die Kräfte aufbringen zu können, die dazu notwendig sind, die Matratze in ihrem komprimierten Versandzustand zu halten, wird üblicherweise eine reißstarke Folie als Hülle verwendet.In order to keep the volume of the shipment as low as possible, mattress shipping units are known that have a cover in which a mattress is enclosed in a compressed shipping state. In order to be able to apply the forces necessary to keep the mattress in its compressed shipping state, a tear-resistant film is usually used as a cover.

Solche Folien genügen jedoch nicht mehr den vom Verbraucher erwarteten Umwelt- und Gesundheitsstandards.However, such films no longer meet the environmental and health standards expected by consumers.

Die JP 2002-225938 A offenbart eine Aufbewahrungseinheit für einen japanischen Futon, mit einer inneren Tasche und einer äußeren Tasche.The JP 2002-225938 A discloses a storage unit for a Japanese futon, with an inner pocket and an outer pocket.

In der JP 3219226 U ist eine Aufbewahrungstasche offenbart, in der ein Futon verstaut werden kann.In the JP 3219226 U A storage bag is revealed in which a futon can be stored.

Die US 6,100,206 A bezieht sich auf härtbare oder thermoplastische Verbundwerkstoffe sowie Gussartikel, die für orthopädische Gussanwendungen eingesetzt werden.The US 6,100,206 A refers to hardenable or thermoplastic composite materials and cast articles used for orthopedic casting applications.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Matratzenversandeinheit bereitzustellen, die umweltfreundlicher ist und zu keinen gesundheitsbedenklichen Belastungen führt.It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a mattress shipping unit that is more environmentally friendly and does not lead to any health-related problems.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Matratzenversandeinheit mit einer Matratze und einem Versandsack, wobei sich die Matratze in einem komprimierten Versandzustand befindet und im Versandsack vollständig aufgenommen ist. Der Versandsack weist eine Hülle auf, die überwiegend aus einem luftdurchlässigen Material hergestellt ist. Die Hülle weist eine Sollbruchstelle auf, die in axialer Richtung entlang der Hülle verläuft.The task is solved by a mattress shipping unit with a mattress and a shipping bag, with the mattress in one is in compressed shipping condition and is completely contained in the shipping bag. The shipping bag has a cover that is predominantly made of an air-permeable material. The casing has a predetermined breaking point which runs along the casing in the axial direction.

Durch die überwiegende Luftdurchlässigkeit des Materials des Versandsacks wird sichergestellt, dass flüchtige Verbindungen, insbesondere flüchtige organische Verbindungen, die während des Versands aus der Matratze austreten, an die Umgebung abgegeben werden und sich nicht innerhalb des Versandsacks sammeln. Insbesondere ist also ein Luftaustausch zwischen der Matratze und der Umgebung des Versandsacks stets gegeben. Dadurch entstehen beim Öffnen der Versandeinheit nur extrem geringe Belastungen durch flüchtige Verbindungen, insbesondere flüchtige organische Verbindungen, wie sie etwa bei der Verwendung von Hüllen aus Folie auftreten konnten.The predominant air permeability of the material of the shipping bag ensures that volatile compounds, in particular volatile organic compounds, which escape from the mattress during shipping are released into the environment and do not collect within the shipping bag. In particular, there is always an exchange of air between the mattress and the environment of the shipping bag. As a result, when the shipping unit is opened, only extremely low levels of exposure to volatile compounds, in particular volatile organic compounds, occur, such as those that could occur when using envelopes made of foil.

Zudem ist die Hülle aus luftdurchlässigem Material umweltfreundlicher als eine Hülle aus Folie.In addition, the cover made of air-permeable material is more environmentally friendly than a cover made of foil.

Im Gegensatz zu einzelnen Luftlöchern gewährleistet die luftdurchlässige Hülle gleichzeitig einen zuverlässigen Schutz vor Verschmutzungen oder Beschädigungen der Matratze.In contrast to individual air holes, the air-permeable cover also ensures reliable protection against dirt or damage to the mattress.

Zum Beispiel ist der Versandsack, insbesondere die Hülle, bis auf eine Öffnung zum Einführen der Matratze vollständig geschlossen.For example, the shipping bag, in particular the cover, is completely closed except for an opening for inserting the mattress.

Die Öffnung kann an der dem Boden entgegengesetzten Ende vorgesehen sein.The opening may be provided at the end opposite the floor.

Der Versandsack kann zylindrisch, insbesondere kreiszylindrisch sein.The shipping bag can be cylindrical, in particular circular cylindrical.

Vorzugsweise ist die Matratze im komprimierten Versandzustand eingerollt und/oder gefaltet, um das Volumen der Matratze effektiv zu verringern.Preferably, the mattress is rolled and/or folded in the compressed shipping state to effectively reduce the volume of the mattress.

Der komprimierte Versandzustand zeichnet sich beispielsweise dadurch aus, dass das Volumen der Matratze um mindestens 20% ihres unkomprimierten Volumens verringert ist.The compressed shipping state is characterized, for example, by the fact that the volume of the mattress is reduced by at least 20% of its uncompressed volume.

Bei der Matratze handelt es sich insbesondere um eine europäische Matratze, also nicht um z.B. einen japanischen Futon.The mattress is particularly a European mattress, not a Japanese futon, for example.

Erfindungsgemäß ist der Versandsack derart ausgebildet, nämlich durch eine Sollbruchstelle der Hülle, dass er nur einmal für den Versand der Matratze verwendet werden kann. Er ist also zur nur einmaligen Verwendung zum Versand der Matratze vorgesehen.According to the invention, the shipping bag is designed in such a way, namely by a predetermined breaking point in the cover, that it can only be used once to ship the mattress. It is therefore intended for one-time use only when shipping the mattress.

Insbesondere ist der Versandsack so klein ausgebildet, dass die Matratze vom Kunden nicht zurück in den Versandzustand überführt werden kann.In particular, the shipping bag is designed to be so small that the customer cannot return the mattress to its shipping condition.

Um die Abfuhr von flüchtigen Verbindungen in die Umgebung weiter zu verbessern, kann die Hülle vollständig aus dem luftdurchlässigen Material hergestellt sein.In order to further improve the removal of volatile compounds into the environment, the cover can be made entirely of the air-permeable material.

In einer Ausführungsvariante ist das luftdurchlässige Material ein Textil, insbesondere ein nicht-gewebtes Textil, wodurch ein flexibler und einfach zu lagernder Versandsack bereitgestellt wird. Zum Beispiel ist das nicht-gewebte Textil ein Vliesstoff.In one embodiment variant, the air-permeable material is a textile, in particular a non-woven textile, which provides a flexible and easy-to-store shipping bag. For example, the non-woven textile is a non-woven fabric.

In einer Ausführungsform ist das luftdurchlässige Material Polypropylen, wodurch der Versandsack kostengünstig herzustellen ist.In one embodiment, the air-permeable material is polypropylene, which makes the shipping bag inexpensive to produce.

Um einen stabilen und einfachen Versandsack bereitzustellen, kann die Hülle einen Boden und wenigstens eine Umfangswand aufweisen. Der Boden kann zumindest teilweise, insbesondere vollständig aus dem luftdurchlässigen Material hergestellt sein. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die wenigstens eine Umfangswand zumindest teilweise, insbesondere vollständig aus dem luftdurchlässigen Material hergestellt sein.In order to provide a stable and simple shipping bag, the envelope may have a bottom and at least one peripheral wall. The floor can be made at least partially, in particular completely, from the air-permeable material. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one peripheral wall can be made at least partially, in particular completely, from the air-permeable material.

Die Umfangswand erstreckt sich insbesondere vollständig um den Umfang des Versandsacks bzw. bildet den Umfang des Versandsacks.The peripheral wall extends in particular completely around the circumference of the shipping bag or forms the circumference of the shipping bag.

In einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weist der Versandsack einen Verschluss, insbesondere einen Kordelzug auf, mittels dem die Öffnung des Versandsacks zum Einführen der Matratze verschlossen werden kann. Dadurch können Verschmutzungen und Beschädigungen der Matratze während des Versands vermieden werden.In one embodiment of the invention, the shipping bag has a closure, in particular a drawstring, by means of which the opening of the shipping bag can be closed for inserting the mattress. This can prevent soiling and damage to the mattress during shipping.

Für einen besonders effektiven Versand, insbesondere mit regulären Versanddienstleistern, kann der Versandsack einen Durchmesser von weniger oder gleich 50 cm, insbesondere weniger oder gleich 40 cm haben und/oder eine Länge von weniger als 150 cm, insbesondere weniger oder gleich 135 cm haben.For particularly effective shipping, especially with regular shipping service providers, the shipping bag can have a diameter of less or equal to 50 cm, in particular less than or equal to 40 cm and/or have a length of less than 150 cm, in particular less or equal to 135 cm.

In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Stärke bzw. Dicke der Hülle derart gewählt, dass die Hülle die Matratze im komprimierten Versandzustand hält, wodurch auf zusätzliche stabilisierende Elemente, wie Spannriemen, verzichtet werden kann.In one embodiment of the invention, the strength or thickness of the cover is selected such that the cover holds the mattress in the compressed shipping state, which means that additional stabilizing elements, such as tension straps, can be dispensed with.

Die Stärke der Hülle beträgt zum Beispiel mindestens 70 g/m2, insbesondere 75 g/m2.The thickness of the casing is, for example, at least 70 g/m 2 , in particular 75 g/m 2 .

Beispielsweise erzeugt die Matratze in ihrem komprimierten Versandzustand eine vorbekannte Expansionskraft und der Versandsack, insbesondere die Hülle, ist derart ausgebildet, dass er eine der Expansionskraft entgegengerichtete Gegenkraft ausübt. Dadurch ist sichergestellt, dass der Versandsack nicht durch die Matratze beschädigt wird.For example, in its compressed shipping state, the mattress generates a previously known expansion force and the shipping bag, in particular the cover, is designed such that it exerts a counterforce that is opposite to the expansion force. This ensures that the shipping bag is not damaged by the mattress.

In einer Ausführungsvariante kann die Sollbruchstelle eine Sollbruchlinie sein. Durch die Sollbruchstelle wird die Entnahme der Matratze aus dem Versandsack vereinfacht.In one embodiment variant, the predetermined breaking point can be a predetermined breaking line. The predetermined breaking point makes it easier to remove the mattress from the shipping bag.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung sowie aus den beigefügten Zeichnungen, auf die Bezug genommen wird. In den Zeichnungen zeigen:

  • Figur 1 eine erfindungsgemäße Matratzenversandeinheit im ungepackten Zustand, und
  • Figur 2 die erfindungsgemäße Matratzenversandeinheit gemäß Figur 1 im gepackten Zustand.
Further features and advantages of the invention emerge from the following description and from the accompanying drawings, to which reference is made. In the drawings show:
  • Figure 1 a mattress shipping unit according to the invention in the unpacked state, and
  • Figure 2 the mattress shipping unit according to the invention Figure 1 in packed condition.

Aufzählungen mehrerer Komponenten mit "und/oder", zum Beispiel "a, b und/oder c" sind im Rahmen dieser Erfindung als eine Offenbarung einer beliebigen Kombination der Komponenten zu verstehen, das heißt als "a und/oder b und/oder c".Lists of several components with "and/or", for example "a, b and/or c" are to be understood within the scope of this invention as a disclosure of any combination of the components, that is to say as "a and/or b and/or c ".

In Figur 1 ist äußerst schematisch eine Matratzenversandeinheit 10 aus einer Matratze 12 und einem Versandsack 14 dargestellt.In Figure 1 A mattress shipping unit 10 consisting of a mattress 12 and a shipping bag 14 is shown extremely schematically.

Die Matratze 12 und der Versandsack 14 sind in verschiedenen Maßstäben dargestellt, um Details des Versandsacks 14 sichtbar zu machen. In Wirklichkeit ist der Versandsack 14 deutlich kleiner als die Matratze 12.The mattress 12 and the shipping bag 14 are shown at different scales to make details of the shipping bag 14 visible. In reality, the shipping bag 14 is significantly smaller than the mattress 12.

Die Matratze 12 ist in Figur 1 im Gebrauchszustand, das heißt in einem unkomprimierten Zustand dargestellt.The mattress 12 is in Figure 1 in use condition, i.e. shown in an uncompressed state.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Matratze 12 eine Länge LM von 200 cm und eine Breite BM von 90 cm auf.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the mattress 12 has a length L M of 200 cm and a width B M of 90 cm.

Die Matratze 12 ist aus einem kompressiblen Schaumstoff hergestellt.The mattress 12 is made of a compressible foam.

Denkbar ist jedoch auch, dass andere Materialien zur Herstellung der Matratze 12 verwendet werden.However, it is also conceivable that other materials are used to produce the mattress 12.

Die Matratze 12 ist insbesondere eine europäische Matratze, also eine Matratze europäischen bzw. westlichen Typs und zum Beispiel kein japanischer Futon.The mattress 12 is in particular a European mattress, i.e. a mattress of European or Western type and, for example, not a Japanese futon.

Der Versandsack 14 ist im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel zylindrisch, hier kreiszylindrisch, und weist eine Hülle 16 auf.The shipping bag 14 is cylindrical in the exemplary embodiment shown, here circular cylindrical, and has a cover 16.

Die Hülle 16 hat einen Boden 18, der hier kreisförmig ist, und eine Umfangswand 20, die sich vom Boden 18 aus erstreckt.The casing 16 has a bottom 18, which is here circular, and a peripheral wall 20 which extends from the bottom 18.

Die Hülle 16 und damit der Boden 18 und die Umfangswand 20 sind im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel vollständig aus einem luftdurchlässigen Material 21.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the cover 16 and thus the base 18 and the peripheral wall 20 are made entirely of an air-permeable material 21.

Denkbar ist selbstverständlich auch, dass nur Teile der Hülle 16, also nur Teile des Bodens 18 und/oder Teile der Umfangswand 20 aus dem luftdurchlässigen Material 21 sind. In gesamter Betrachtung ist die Hülle 16 jedoch überwiegend aus dem luftdurchlässigen Material 21.It is of course also conceivable that only parts of the casing 16, i.e. only parts of the base 18 and/or parts of the peripheral wall 20, are made of the air-permeable material 21. Overall, however, the cover 16 is predominantly made of the air-permeable material 21.

Das luftdurchlässige Material 21 ist ein nicht-gewebtes Textil, beispielsweise ein Vliesstoff.The air-permeable material 21 is a non-woven textile, for example a non-woven fabric.

Zum Beispiel wird Polypropylen als luftdurchlässiges Material 21 verwendet.For example, polypropylene is used as the air-permeable material 21.

Die Umfangswand 20, insbesondere die gesamte Hülle 16 haben eine Stärke von 75 g/m2.The peripheral wall 20, in particular the entire casing 16, has a thickness of 75 g/m 2 .

Der Boden 18 und damit der Versandsack 14 hat im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel einen Durchmesser von weniger oder gleich 50 cm, insbesondere weniger oder gleich 40 cm. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Durchmesser DS 40 cm.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the bottom 18 and thus the shipping bag 14 has a diameter of less than or equal to 50 cm, in particular less than or equal to 40 cm. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the diameter D S is 40 cm.

Die Umfangswand 20 erstreckt sich vom Boden 18 aus. Die Umfangswand 20 ist am Boden 18 befestigt, beispielsweise vernäht. Dabei kann die Naht über den gesamten Umfang des Bodens 18 verlaufen oder nur Teile davon abdecken.The peripheral wall 20 extends from the floor 18. The peripheral wall 20 is attached to the bottom 18, for example sewn. The seam can run over the entire circumference of the base 18 or only cover parts of it.

Die Umfangswand 20 erstreckt sich entlang des gesamten Umfangs des Bodens 18 und somit auch über den gesamten Umfang des Versandsacks, bzw. bildet den Umfang des Versandsacks 14.The peripheral wall 20 extends along the entire circumference of the base 18 and thus also over the entire circumference of the shipping bag, or forms the circumference of the shipping bag 14.

Die Umfangswand 20 und damit der Versandsack 14 hat in ausgebreitetem Zustand eine Länge Ls von weniger als 150 cm, insbesondere weniger oder gleich 135 cm.When expanded, the peripheral wall 20 and thus the shipping bag 14 has a length Ls of less than 150 cm, in particular less than or equal to 135 cm.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel hat die Umfangswand 20 und somit der Versandsack 14 eine Länge Ls von 135 cm.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the peripheral wall 20 and thus the shipping bag 14 has a length Ls of 135 cm.

Denkbar ist jedoch auch, dass die Länge Ls des Versandsacks 14 maximal 50 %, insbesondere maximal 25 % größer ist als die Breite BM der Matratze 12.However, it is also conceivable that the length Ls of the shipping bag 14 is a maximum of 50%, in particular a maximum of 25%, larger than the width B M of the mattress 12.

Am vom Boden 18 abgewandten Ende der Umfangswand 20 ist kein weiterer Boden vorgesehen, sondern der Versandsack 14 weist dort eine Öffnung 22 auf.At the end of the peripheral wall 20 facing away from the floor 18, no further floor is provided, but the shipping bag 14 has an opening 22 there.

Die Öffnung 22 dient dem Einführen und/oder Entnehmen der Matratze 12 aus dem Versandsack 14.The opening 22 is used to insert and/or remove the mattress 12 from the shipping bag 14.

An der Umfangswand 20 kann im Bereich der Öffnung 22 ein Verschluss vorgesehen sein, um die Öffnung 22 zu verschließen.A closure can be provided on the peripheral wall 20 in the area of the opening 22 in order to close the opening 22.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist dies ein Kordelzug 26, der in einem Saum 28 der Umfangswand 20 verläuft.In the exemplary embodiment shown, this is a drawstring 26 which runs in a seam 28 of the peripheral wall 20.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Hülle 16, hier die Umfangswand 20, eine Sollbruchstelle 30 auf.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the casing 16, here the peripheral wall 20, has a predetermined breaking point 30.

Die Sollbruchstelle 30 erstreckt sich im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel als Sollbruchlinie von der Öffnung 22 in Richtung zum Boden 18 hin.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the predetermined breaking point 30 extends as a predetermined breaking line from the opening 22 towards the bottom 18.

Die Sollbruchstelle 30 ist beispielsweise ein Abschnitt dünnerer Stärke der Hülle 16 oder ein Schnitt in der Hülle 16, der durch eine Reißnaht verschlossen ist.The predetermined breaking point 30 is, for example, a section of thinner thickness of the casing 16 or a cut in the casing 16, which is closed by a tear seam.

In Figur 2 ist der gepackte Zustand der Matratzenversandeinheit 10 dargestellt, der dem Versandzustand entspricht.In Figure 2 the packed state of the mattress shipping unit 10 is shown, which corresponds to the shipping state.

Die Matratze 12 ist in einem komprimierten Versandzustand, in dem die Matratze 12 einen Bruchteil ihres Volumens aufweist. Beispielsweise weist die Matratze 12 im komprimierten Versandzustand nur höchstens 80% ihres unkomprimierten Volumens, also dem Volumen im unkomprimierten Zustand, auf. Das Volumen der Matratze 12 kann also im komprimierten Versandzustand um wenigstens 20 % ihres unkomprimierten Volumens verringert sein.The mattress 12 is in a compressed shipping condition in which the mattress 12 is a fraction of its volume. For example, in the compressed shipping state, the mattress 12 only has a maximum of 80% of its uncompressed volume, i.e. the volume in the uncompressed state. The volume of the mattress 12 can therefore be reduced by at least 20% of its uncompressed volume in the compressed shipping state.

Im komprimierten Versandzustand ist die Matratze 12 eingerollt und/oder gefaltet.In the compressed shipping state, the mattress 12 is rolled up and/or folded.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Matratze 12 lediglich eingerollt. Größere Matratzen werden jedoch vor dem Rollen beispielsweise einmal oder mehrfach gefaltet.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the mattress 12 is simply rolled up. However, larger mattresses are folded once or several times before rolling.

Denkbar ist jedoch auch, dass die Matratze nur gefaltet ist.However, it is also conceivable that the mattress is only folded.

Die komprimierte Matratze 12, das heißt die Matratze 12 im komprimierten Versandzustand, ist vollständig im Versandsack 14 aufgenommen.The compressed mattress 12, that is to say the mattress 12 in the compressed shipping state, is completely included in the shipping bag 14.

Der Durchmesser DK der Matratze 12 im komprimierten Versandzustand ist kleiner oder gleich dem Durchmesser Ds des Versandsacks 14.The diameter D K of the mattress 12 in the compressed shipping state is less than or equal to the diameter Ds of the shipping bag 14.

Die Länge LK der Matratze 12 entspricht im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel der Breite BM der unkomprimierten Matratze, das heißt hier 90 cm.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the length L K of the mattress 12 corresponds to the width B M of the uncompressed mattress, that is to say 90 cm here.

Im komprimierten Versandzustand, also auch innerhalb des Versandsacks 14, erzeugt die Matratze 12 eine Expansionskraft FE radial nach außen.In the compressed shipping state, i.e. also within the shipping bag 14, the mattress 12 generates an expansion force F E radially outwards.

Diese Expansionskraft ist vorbekannt, da sie vom Grad der Kompression der Matratze 12 abhängt.This expansion force is previously known because it depends on the degree of compression of the mattress 12.

Die Hülle 16, insbesondere die Umfangswand 20 übt eine der Expansionskraft FE entgegengerichtete Gegenkraft FG aus, die die Matratze 12 in ihrem komprimierten Versandzustand hält.The cover 16, in particular the peripheral wall 20, exerts a counterforce F G which is opposite to the expansion force F E and which holds the mattress 12 in its compressed shipping state.

Damit die Hülle 16, insbesondere die Umfangswand 20 die Gegenkraft FG aufbringen kann, ist die Dicke bzw. die Stärke der Hülle 16 entsprechend gewählt. Die Dicke bzw. die Stärke der Hülle 16, insbesondere von der Umfangswand 20, hängt selbstverständlich auch von den Materialeigenschaften des luftdurchlässigen Materials 21 ab.So that the casing 16, in particular the peripheral wall 20, can apply the counterforce F G , the thickness or the strength of the casing 16 is selected accordingly. The thickness or strength of the casing 16, in particular of the peripheral wall 20, of course also depends on the material properties of the air-permeable material 21.

Der Versandsack 14 ist durch den Verschluss 24, also hier den Kordelzug 26, verschlossen, um Beschädigungen oder Verschmutzungen der Matratze 12 zu vermeiden.The shipping bag 14 is closed by the closure 24, here the drawstring 26, in order to avoid damage or contamination of the mattress 12.

Die Matratze 12 ist im Versandsack 14 somit sicher und mit geringem Volumen für den Versand verstaut. Gleichzeitig erlaubt die Luftdurchlässigkeit des Versandsacks 14 stets einen Luftaustausch zwischen der Matratze 12 und der Umgebung des Versandsacks 14, sodass flüchtige organische Verbindungen, die in der Matratze 12 aufgrund der Herstellung vorhanden sind, schon während des Versands an die Umgebung abgegeben werden, wodurch die Belastung durch solche flüchtigen organischen Verbindungen beim Entpacken sehr niedrig ausfällt.The mattress 12 is therefore stored safely and with little volume in the shipping bag 14 for shipping. At the same time, the air permeability of the shipping bag 14 always allows an exchange of air between the mattress 12 and the environment of the shipping bag 14, so that volatile organic compounds that are present in the mattress 12 due to production are released into the environment during shipping, thereby reducing the load due to such volatile organic compounds when unpacking is very low.

Zudem ist ein Versandsack 14 aus einem luftdurchlässigen Material 21 im Gegensatz zu einer Folie umweltfreundlicher herzustellen.In addition, a shipping bag 14 made of an air-permeable material 21 is more environmentally friendly to produce than a film.

Zum Entnehmen der Matratze 12 aus dem Versandsack 14 kann der Versandsack 14 mithilfe der Sollbruchstelle 30 einfach geöffnet werden. Dadurch wird zwar der Versandsack 14 zerstört, jedoch kann ein Endkunde die Matratze 12 nicht selbstständig wieder in ihren komprimierten Versandzustand überführen, sodass der Versandsack 14 vom Kunden ohnehin nicht wiederverwendbar ist.To remove the mattress 12 from the shipping bag 14, the shipping bag 14 can be easily opened using the predetermined breaking point 30. This means that the shipping bag 14 is destroyed, but an end customer cannot independently return the mattress 12 to its compressed shipping state, so that the shipping bag 14 cannot be reused by the customer anyway.

Obwohl lediglich ein kreiszylindrischer Versandsack 14 als Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben wurde, sind selbstverständlich auch andere Geometrien des Versandsacks 14 mit entsprechender Komprimierung der Matratze 12 denkbar. Beispielsweise kann ein quaderförmiger Versandsack 14 eine Matratze 12 aufnehmen, die im komprimierten Versandzustand lediglich gefaltet ist.Although only a circular cylindrical shipping bag 14 has been described as an exemplary embodiment, other geometries of the shipping bag 14 with corresponding compression of the mattress 12 are of course also conceivable. For example, a cuboid shipping bag 14 can accommodate a mattress 12 that is merely folded in the compressed shipping state.

Claims (9)

  1. A mattress shipping unit comprising a mattress (12) and a shipping bag (14), wherein the mattress (12) is in a compressed shipping condition and is completely accommodated in the shipping bag (14), wherein the shipping bag (14) has a cover (16) which is predominantly made from an air-permeable material (21),
    wherein the cover (16) has a predetermined breaking point (30) that extends along the cover (16) in the axial direction.
  2. The mattress shipping unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (16) is completely made from the air-permeable material (21).
  3. The mattress shipping unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the air-permeable material (21) is a textile, in particular a non-woven textile.
  4. The mattress shipping unit according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the air-permeable material (21) is polypropylene.
  5. The mattress shipping unit according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (16) has a bottom (18) and at least one peripheral wall (20), wherein the bottom (18) is at least partially, in particular completely made from the air-permeable material (21), and/or wherein the at least one peripheral wall (20) is at least partially, in particular completely made from the air-permeable material (21).
  6. The mattress shipping unit according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shipping bag (14) has a closure (24), in particular a drawstring (26).
  7. The mattress shipping unit according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shipping bag (14) has a diameter (Ds) of less than or equal to 50 cm, in particular less than or equal to 40 cm, and/or a length (Ls) of less than 150 cm, in particular less than or equal to 135 cm.
  8. The mattress shipping unit according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the thickness of the cover (16) is selected such that the cover (16) keeps the mattress (12) in the compressed shipping condition.
  9. The mattress shipping unit according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that in its compressed shipping condition, the mattress (12) generates a previously known expansion force (FE), and the shipping bag (14), in particular the cover (16), is configured so as to exert a counterforce (FG) in the opposite direction to the expansion force (FE).
EP20196407.9A 2019-09-17 2020-09-16 Mattress shipping unit Active EP3795036B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102019125036.6A DE102019125036A1 (en) 2019-09-17 2019-09-17 Mattress shipping unit

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3795036A1 EP3795036A1 (en) 2021-03-24
EP3795036B1 true EP3795036B1 (en) 2024-02-21
EP3795036C0 EP3795036C0 (en) 2024-02-21

Family

ID=72521511

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP20196407.9A Active EP3795036B1 (en) 2019-09-17 2020-09-16 Mattress shipping unit

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US20210078792A1 (en)
EP (1) EP3795036B1 (en)
AU (1) AU2020222156A1 (en)
CA (1) CA3090435A1 (en)
DE (1) DE102019125036A1 (en)

Family Cites Families (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2309795A (en) * 1940-05-14 1943-02-02 Bertram L Siegel Method and device for handling stacks of resilient articles
US3437197A (en) * 1967-05-02 1969-04-08 Mobay Chemical Corp Packaging
EP0857473B1 (en) * 1994-01-21 2003-03-26 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Orthopedic casting material
JPH10129761A (en) * 1996-11-05 1998-05-19 Oskar:Kk Bedding storage bag
JP2002225938A (en) * 2001-01-31 2002-08-14 Sanwa Kk Futon carry bag and method of carrying futon
US7424850B2 (en) * 2005-05-09 2008-09-16 Celanese Acetate Llc Fiber bale and a method for producing the same
US7870960B2 (en) * 2005-09-16 2011-01-18 Diliberto Samuel L Disaster pack
CN2883251Y (en) * 2006-02-23 2007-03-28 际诺思（厦门）轻工制品有限公司 Packing chest structure
US20070204566A1 (en) * 2006-07-18 2007-09-06 Youn Jae Lee Method of packaging an innerspring mattress
US20080146107A1 (en) * 2006-12-05 2008-06-19 Interwrap Inc. Stretchable scrim wrapping material
AU2016277727A1 (en) * 2015-12-30 2017-07-20 Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. Evacuated bag with mattress and reuse of resealed bag after release of vacuum
US11166568B2 (en) * 2017-03-28 2021-11-09 Unisoft Medical Corporation Bleach compatible polyolefin mattress cover
JP3219226U (en) * 2018-09-27 2018-12-06 コーナン商事株式会社 Futon storage bag

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CA3090435A1 (en) 2021-03-17
DE102019125036A1 (en) 2021-03-18
US20210078792A1 (en) 2021-03-18
EP3795036A1 (en) 2021-03-24
EP3795036C0 (en) 2024-02-21
AU2020222156A1 (en) 2021-04-01

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2070828B1 (en) Solid portion packaging with seal and packaging for manufacturing same
AT501372A2 (en) unrolling
EP2539264B1 (en) Core for an endless web of a plastic film
EP3795036B1 (en) Mattress shipping unit
DE202019105157U1 (en) Mattresses shipping unit
DE102012002031A1 (en) Roller cover for covering loading compartments of passenger cars, has anchoring element, which is guided relative to end piece in axially movable manner, and actuator, with which anchoring element is brought into unlocking position
EP1862396A1 (en) Seal for a plastic bag for wet wipes
EP2771255B1 (en) Multifunctional packaging film and production method
DE202010001941U1 (en) Tea Bag System
DE202014007132U1 (en) Device for storing and / or removing wet wipes
DE19635931B4 (en) Packaging element and such a packaging
DE202012013042U1 (en) Insert with a reinforcement for container packaging
DE112017002006T5 (en) Elevator Damper and Elevator
DE102021134482A1 (en) changing pad
DE102012112335B4 (en) Compression packaging, packaging unit and method for producing a packaging unit
EP2781470A1 (en) Waste container and apparatus for collecting refuse with a waste container
DE202010013821U1 (en) Packaging for at least one product comprising a container at least partially receiving the product
DE19930275C2 (en) Protection device for the circumferential protection of large-volume bales
DE9312667U1 (en) Packaging device
CH702887A1 (en) Winding core for attaching to winding shaft for winding of endless flexible material web to winder, has adjusting unit for adjusting diameter of core surface to be wound between diameter-reduced idle and expanded operating conditions
DE102019120316A1 (en) Anti-slip body
DE102022002341A1 (en) Support system for storing natural casings with an anti-slip device
DE102013015866A1 (en) Roll-off system for a roll of paper and a filling material production machine
WO2020211976A1 (en) Packaging
DE1886170U (en) PACKAGING FOR SPIRAL-SHAPED ROLLED SKIRTING BOARDS MADE OF PLASTIC.

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20210923

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20221220

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230914

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502020007065

Country of ref document: DE

U01 Request for unitary effect filed

Effective date: 20240228

U07 Unitary effect registered

Designated state(s): AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT SE SI

Effective date: 20240307

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240621

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240522

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240221

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240521

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240521

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240521

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240621

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240221

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240522

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240221