EP4137419B1 - Packaging for shellfish suitable for receiving an additional bottle - Google Patents

Packaging for shellfish suitable for receiving an additional bottle Download PDF

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EP4137419B1
EP4137419B1 EP22190972.4A EP22190972A EP4137419B1 EP 4137419 B1 EP4137419 B1 EP 4137419B1 EP 22190972 A EP22190972 A EP 22190972A EP 4137419 B1 EP4137419 B1 EP 4137419B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/50—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
    • 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
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0235—Containers stackable in a staggered configuration
    • 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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/04—Partitions
    • 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
    • B65D9/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of wood or substitutes therefor
    • B65D9/06—Boxes or crates of polygonal cross-section

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  • the invention relates to the packaging of live shellfish such as oyster products in packaging.
  • a basket containing live shells can then be sold individually in a sales area.
  • the surfaces of the non-living article should not come into contact with the shellfish. It is crucial from a health perspective to ensure that live shellfish are not contaminated by other products.
  • the risk of crushing noted above should be particularly controlled if the packaging contains a bottle. If the glass of the bottle breaks, the liquid inside the bottle may disperse onto live shellfish, making them unfit for consumption.
  • packaging known from the prior art is not satisfactory. There is no packaging that can be sold individually in a sales area, which is suitable for live shellfish and for an additional non-living item of large size.
  • An aim of the invention is to provide packaging for live shellfish which is improved compared to the packaging of the prior art.
  • An objective is to provide packaging that can contain both live shellfish and an additional non-living article, without risk of contamination of the shellfish by the non-living article.
  • the non-living article is for example a beverage bottle. The sanitary and mechanical integrity of the shellfish must be ensured.
  • An additional objective of the invention in the case where the non-living article is a labeled article, is to preferably maintain the labeled article in a stationary position in the packaging.
  • the labeled item must remain stationary even when the packaging is moved, or experiences shock or vibration. This allows the mandatory legal notices included on the label to remain visible to the consumer, through the packaging.
  • Another objective of the invention is to have packaging having a moderate total volume, occupying little space on the shelves of a sales area.
  • said packaging method includes an additional palletizing step with additional shellfish packaging.
  • the description below concerns the example of a basket-type packaging, intended to receive live shellfish in a first compartment as well as a bottle of drink in a second compartment separate from the first compartment.
  • live shellfish we mean, here and throughout the description below, living animals of the seawater or freshwater mollusc type, typically bivalve molluscs or gastropods.
  • the live shellfish contained in the packaging include, for example, oysters and/or mussels and/or scallops and/or clams and/or periwinkles and/or whelks and/or snails.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrate a packaging 1 of live shellfish, shown empty.
  • the packaging 1 comprises a receptacle 2 intended to receive contents to be transported, for example shellfish 10 and a bottle 11 as will be seen below.
  • the packaging 1 further comprises a partition 5 which divides the receptacle 2 into at least two compartments.
  • Packaging 1 is for example a hamper type basket, without handles.
  • the receptacle 2 comprises a bottom wall 3, preferably flat.
  • the bottom wall 3 is preferably rectangular in shape.
  • the receptacle 2 further comprises a periphery 4 preferably formed by at least four walls, opposed in pairs.
  • the periphery 4 extends vertically upwards (according to the orientation of the Figures 1 to 3 ) from the edges of the bottom wall 3.
  • the periphery 4 delimits the interior space of the receptacle 2.
  • the periphery 4 comprises a first wall 40 and a second wall 42 opposite each other, preferably of the same dimensions, and here further comprises a third wall 44 and a fourth wall 46 opposite each other of the same dimensions.
  • L1 the length (taken parallel to the bottom wall 3) between the lower edge 41 of the wall 40 and the lower edge 43 of the wall 42
  • L2 the length (taken parallel to the bottom wall 3 ) between the upper edge 400 of the wall 40 and the upper edge 420 of the wall 42.
  • the walls 40 and 42 flare away from the bottom wall 3.
  • the length L2 available between the upper edges of the walls 40 and 42 is then strictly greater than the length L1 between the lower edges of the walls. 40 and 42.
  • the length L1 is preferably between 10 centimeters and 20 centimeters, and in the present example amounts to approximately 16 centimeters.
  • the length L2 is preferably between 15 centimeters and 25 centimeters, and in the present example amounts to approximately 20 centimeters.
  • An advantage is to increase the space available between the walls 40 and 42, for example for packaging shellfish and/or a bottle of drink.
  • the walls 44 and 46 flare preferentially moving away vertically from the bottom wall 3.
  • Each of the walls 40, 42, 44 and 46 therefore has a trapezoidal shape.
  • the periphery 4 of the packaging 1, formed by the walls 40, 42, 44 and 46, has the shape of a pyramid whose top is truncated. One base of the pyramid faces upwards.
  • the respective upper edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 of the walls 40, 42, 44 and 46 are located in the same plane parallel to the bottom wall 3.
  • the distance between the edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 and the bottom wall 3 is equal to a height H1.
  • the height H1 between said edges and said bottom wall is preferably between 5 centimeters and 10 centimeters. This height can be selected depending on the quantity of living and/or non-living items to be packaged in the package. In this example, the height H1 is equal to 7 centimeters.
  • the walls 40, 42, 44 and 46 are preferably made of natural wood and/or wooden plywood and/or cardboard and/or braided plant fibers (basketry) and/or plastic.
  • the interior of the receptacle 2 is divided into at least two compartments, so as to allow the transport of two different types of content which must not come into contact with each other.
  • the packaging 1 is intended to simultaneously transport live shellfish 10 and an additional non-living article, without risk of contamination of the shellfish 10 by the non-living article.
  • Packaging 1 has a partition 5 mounted on receptacle 2, which separates the interior of receptacle 2 into two compartments.
  • the partition 5 is arranged between the first wall 40 and the second wall 42, and extends from the upper surface of the bottom wall 3.
  • the partition 5 is flat.
  • the partition 5 then extends preferentially in a plane perpendicular to the bottom wall 3.
  • the partition 5 is preferably formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material.
  • a material of the partition 5 is similar to the material of the receptacle 2, for example natural wood, and/or wooden plywood, and/or cardboard, and/or braided plant fibers, and/or a plastic material. .
  • An advantage of the partition 5 is to solidify the packaging 1 and to limit the risk of crushing of said packaging during palletization, as will be described below.
  • the partition 5 has a first face 52 oriented facing the wall 40 of the receptacle, and a second face 54 oriented facing the wall 42 of the receptacle.
  • a first storage space 60 live shellfish storage compartment
  • a second storage space 61 component additional storage for a non-living article
  • An additional advantage of the partition 5 is to isolate content of the first storage space 60 with respect to content of the second storage space 61.
  • the width A1 at half-height of the first storage space 60 is strictly greater than the width A2 at half-height of the second storage space 61.
  • the volume available in the packaging 1 for the packaging of living shells (first storage space 60) is larger than the volume dedicated to the storage of the additional non-living article, such as for example a bottle of drink (second storage space 61).
  • the width A1 is at least 50% greater than the width A2. In the present example, the width A1 is at least 62% greater than the width A2.
  • the partition wall 5 is preferably flat and trapezoid-shaped.
  • the plane of the partition 5 extends parallel to the lower edge 41 and to the lower edge 43.
  • the partition 5 is oriented substantially parallel to the walls of the receptacle, as is illustrated in the Figures 2a, 2b And 3 .
  • the first storage space 60 is non-communicating with the second storage space 61, which guarantees that the content placed in the first storage space 60 is isolated from the content placed in the second storage space 61.
  • the partition 5 is solid and has no perforation. This prevents the respective contents of the first storage space 60 and the second storage space 61 from coming into contact.
  • the second storage space 61 includes a beverage bottle and if the latter breaks, the contents of the bottle do not come into contact with the living articles present in the first storage space 60.
  • the partition 5 can be oriented diagonally so as to form two storage spaces 60 and 61 of generally triangular shape.
  • Others separation partitions could be added inside the receptacle 2 so as to form in the receptacle 2 a number of storage spaces greater than or equal to three.
  • packaging 1 is designed so that its contents are not crushed under the weight of other similar packaging, during palletization. We thus wish to avoid crushing or spilling live shellfish contained in packaging 1, and/or spreading the contents of a non-living article onto the live shellfish.
  • the maximum height H2 between the upper edge 50 of the partition 5 (that is to say the edge facing away from the bottom wall 3) and the bottom wall 3 is strictly greater than the maximum height H1 of the periphery 4.
  • the heights H1 and H2 are measured perpendicular to the plane of the bottom wall 3.
  • the maximum height H2 of the partition 5 is greater by at least 5% compared to the maximum height H1 of the periphery 4.
  • the height H2 is for example equal to 8 centimeters, and the partition 5 then protrudes by one centimeter in relation to the upper edges of the periphery 4.
  • the upper edge 50 of the partition 5 projects slightly in height relative to the upper edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 of the periphery 4, as is illustrated in the Figures 2a and 2b .
  • An advantage is that additional live shellfish transport units, stacked vertically on packaging 1, do not directly exert their weight on the shellfish contained in packaging 1.
  • a dividing wall 5 which does not exceed more than 5% in height relative to the upper edges of the periphery 4, or even a dividing wall 5 which is less high than the upper edges of the periphery 4.
  • a partition 5 which projects vertically on top with respect to the contents of the first storage space 60 and the second storage space 61.
  • the height of the partition 5 is chosen greater than the maximum diameter of the bottle.
  • the maximum height H2 of the partition 5 can be between 110% and 120% of the maximum height H1 of the periphery 4.
  • the partition 5 protrudes vertically by at least 10% in relation to the upper edges 400, 420, 440 and 460.
  • the distance between the upper edge and the lower edge of the partition 5 is constant; the height of partition 5 is then equal to H2 along the entire length of partition 5.
  • the difference E preferably remains greater than one millimeter.
  • the gap E is preferably between one millimeter and ten millimeters.
  • the partition 5 is mounted removable relative to the receptacle 2.
  • the partition 5 is wedged inside the receptacle 2 across the walls 44 and 46 of the periphery 4. A first side edge of the partition 5 is pressed against the wall 44 and a second opposite side edge of the partition 5 is pressed against the wall 46.
  • the spacing between the walls 44 and 46 is preferably constant along the length L2, so that the partition 5 can be placed at any position between the wall 40 and the wall 42.
  • the partition 5 is preferably positioned according to the space required.
  • the partition 5 can be in one piece with the receptacle 2 and not be removable relative to said receptacle.
  • FIGS. 4 And 5 illustrate a shellfish transport unit comprising a packaging 1 as described above, in which live shellfish 10 and a bottle 11 have been placed. Once closed, the transport unit can for example be transported to a sales area, then sold to customers of the sales area.
  • Shellfish 10 are arranged inside the first storage space 60.
  • the shellfish 10 are transported alive inside the packaging.
  • the shells 10 are preferably arranged flat in order to conserve their water as much as possible.
  • the material of the receptacle 2 of the packaging is chosen to retain the water in the shellfish as much as possible, even if this material is not necessarily completely waterproof.
  • the shellfish 10 include for example oysters and/or mussels and/or scallops and/or clams and/or periwinkles and/or whelks and/or snails.
  • a non-living article is placed inside the second storage space 61.
  • This is for example a bottle 11 of liquid such as a wine, a spirit, a non-alcoholic drink, a sauce, a condiment, or any other liquid.
  • the bottle 11 could be combined with or replaced by any other product, preferably by a non-living food item.
  • the width A2 at mid-height of the second storage space 61 is adapted according to the maximum width of the bottle 11, so that the bottle 11 can be housed in this space 61 while being held substantially immobile in the packaging 1.
  • the maximum width of the bottle 11 (perpendicular to the plane of the partition 5) is between 95% and 100% of the width A2 at half-height of the second storage space 61.
  • the transport unit further comprises means for closing the packaging 1.
  • the closing means comprise a cover 8.
  • the cover 8 is mounted on the periphery 4 of the receptacle 2, so as to completely close a upper opening of the periphery 4.
  • the cover 8 extends facing the bottom wall 3 of the receptacle 2.
  • the cover 8 is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material.
  • the cover 8 can be made of a non-transparent material.
  • the cover 8 can then include, for example, written information relating to the products contained inside the packaging.
  • a non-transparent cover can be used to include the mandatory legal notices concerning the bottle 11, which must remain visible to the consumer .
  • a plastic sheet is preferably used as cover 8.
  • the cover 8 projects slightly from the edges 400 and 420 of the packaging, and has two flaps 80 pressed against the side walls 40 and 42 of the periphery 4 of the packaging.
  • a protective film could be used as a means of closing the packaging, for example plastic film.
  • the closure means further comprise at least one strapping link 7, preferably several strapping links.
  • at least one strapping link 7, preferably several strapping links preferably several strapping links.
  • the strapping ties 7 are stretched against the bottom wall 3 of the packaging, to press the cover 8 against the edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 of the periphery 4.
  • the packaging of the living shellfish 10 and the non-living article (here the bottle 11) in a packaging 1 is carried out as follows.
  • the non-living article is placed in the second storage space 61.
  • the separation partition 5 has previously been mounted on the receptacle 2.
  • the partition 5 can be moved to adapt the dimensions of the second storage space 61 to the dimensions of the non-living article.
  • the partition 5 is for example moved along the walls 44 and 46 of the receptacle 2, once the non-living article has been placed.
  • the non-living article here the bottle 11
  • the non-living article is thus held substantially immobile in the packaging 1, against the partition 5.
  • the living shellfish 10 are then transferred into the first storage space 60, isolated from the non-living article. It will be understood that the step of placing the bottle 11 in the packaging 1 can be interchanged with the step of arranging the shells 10.
  • Packaging 1 forms a primary packaging of the shells 10.
  • closing means are fixed on the receptacle 2 so as to completely close the upper opening of the receptacle 2.
  • the closing means preferably comprise a cover 8 and/or a protective film and/or at least one strapping link 7.
  • a transport unit of shellfish and non-living articles conforming to the description above is then obtained, and can be sold in a sales area.
  • a plurality of transport units thus obtained can be palletized for transport.
  • Packaging 1 can be stacked with other similar packaging, in a pallet (wooden pallet box, cardboard, plastic, etc.).
  • the weight F of the upper level packaging is not exerted directly on the shells 10 or on the bottle 11 of the lower level packaging.
  • Packaging 1 described above thus has several advantages. On the one hand, the risk of crushing of the shells 10 and/or breakage of the glass of the bottle 11 is greatly limited, ensuring the mechanical integrity and health of the articles; on the other hand, the deformation of the periphery 4 of the packaging 1 is limited during palletization and transport.

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DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

L'invention se rapporte au conditionnement de coquillages vivants tels que des produits ostréicoles dans des emballages.The invention relates to the packaging of live shellfish such as oyster products in packaging.

ART ANTERIEURPRIOR ART

Dans le domaine ostréicole, il est connu d'utiliser des bourriches en bois, en contreplaqué bois ou en vannerie pour le conditionnement et le transport de coquillages vivants à vendre. Il existe certaines contraintes pour le conditionnement de produits ostréicoles. Après leur sortie de l'eau, les huîtres sont placées à plat dans l'espace intérieur d'une bourriche, de sorte à conserver leur eau au maximum et à préserver leurs qualités gustatives. La bourriche est ensuite refermée par un couvercle.In the oyster farming sector, it is known to use wooden, plywood or basketwork baskets for packaging and transporting live shellfish for sale. There are certain constraints for the packaging of oyster products. After emerging from the water, the oysters are placed flat in the interior space of a basket, so as to retain their water as much as possible and preserve their taste qualities. The hamper is then closed with a lid.

Une bourriche contenant des coquillages vivants peut ensuite être vendue à l'unité dans une surface de vente.A basket containing live shells can then be sold individually in a sales area.

On connaît également d'autres types d'emballages de coquillages vivants, tels que des assiettes. La demande de brevet français publiée sous le numéro FR 3 066 180 A1 décrit une assiette en polymère, dont une surface de réception de coquillages comporte plusieurs emplacements prédéfinis. Une huître peut être positionnée dans chaque emplacement. L'assiette est ensuite recouverte d'un film plastique thermo-rétracté. La demande EP 1 393 621 A1 propose un casier divisé en deux compartiments pour séparer différents coquillages.Other types of live shell packaging are also known, such as plates. The French patent application published under number FR 3 066 180 A1 describes a polymer plate, whose shell receiving surface has several predefined locations. An oyster can be placed in each location. The plate is then covered with heat-shrinked plastic film. Requirement EP 1 393 621 A1 offers a locker divided into two compartments to separate different shellfish.

Toutefois, les emballages connus (aussi bien les bourriches que les assiettes) sont associés à un risque d'écrasement du contenu emballé lors du transport, notamment si une palettisation est mise en oeuvre pour le transport.However, known packaging (both baskets and plates) are associated with a risk of crushing the packaged contents during transport, particularly if palletization is implemented for transport.

Il est en effet fréquent que les coquillages vivants, formant une masse compacte à l'intérieur des emballages remplis, dépassent légèrement en hauteur par rapport aux bords supérieurs des emballages. Au cours de la palettisation, les emballages pleins sont empilés verticalement. Les coquillages compactés sont alors susceptibles d'être écrasés sous le poids des autres emballages, altérant ainsi l'intégrité et la qualité des coquillages.It is in fact common for live shellfish, forming a compact mass inside filled packages, to protrude slightly in height compared to the upper edges of the packages. During palletizing, full packages are stacked vertically. The compacted shellfish are then likely to be crushed under the weight of the other packaging, thus altering the integrity and quality of the shellfish.

Par ailleurs, à la connaissance de la Demanderesse, il n'existe pas d'emballage adapté pour contenir à la fois des coquillages vivants et un article supplémentaire non vivant de volume important, et qui soit approprié pour la vente à l'unité en grande surface. Or, our des raisons commerciales, il serait par exemple intéressant de vendre des coquillages vivants : huîtres, coquilles Saint-Jacques, etc., regroupés avec une ou plusieurs bouteilles de boisson présentant un bon accord gustatif avec les coquillages.Furthermore, to the Applicant's knowledge, there is no packaging suitable for containing both live shellfish and an additional non-material item. living large volume, and which is suitable for sale individually in supermarkets. However, for commercial reasons, it would for example be interesting to sell live shellfish: oysters, scallops, etc., grouped with one or more bottles of drink presenting a good taste match with the shellfish.

Dans ce cas, les surfaces de l'article non vivant ne devraient pas entrer en contact avec les coquillages. Il est crucial sur le plan sanitaire d'assurer que les coquillages vivants ne soient pas contaminés par d'autres produits.In this case, the surfaces of the non-living article should not come into contact with the shellfish. It is crucial from a health perspective to ensure that live shellfish are not contaminated by other products.

De plus, le risque d'écrasement relevé ci-avant devrait être particulièrement maîtrisé si l'emballage contient une bouteille. En cas de bris du verre de la bouteille, le liquide contenu à l'intérieur de la bouteille peut se disperser sur les coquillages vivants, les rendant impropres à la consommation.In addition, the risk of crushing noted above should be particularly controlled if the packaging contains a bottle. If the glass of the bottle breaks, the liquid inside the bottle may disperse onto live shellfish, making them unfit for consumption.

Au regard de ce qui précède, les emballages connus de l'art antérieur ne donnent pas satisfaction. Il n'existe pas d'emballage pouvant être mis en vente à l'unité dans une surface de vente, qui soit adapté pour des coquillages vivants et pour un article non vivant additionnel de taille importante.In view of the above, the packaging known from the prior art is not satisfactory. There is no packaging that can be sold individually in a sales area, which is suitable for live shellfish and for an additional non-living item of large size.

DESCRIPTION GENERALE DE L'INVENTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Un but de l'invention est de fournir un emballage pour coquillages vivants qui soit amélioré par rapport aux emballages de l'art antérieur.An aim of the invention is to provide packaging for live shellfish which is improved compared to the packaging of the prior art.

Un objectif est de fournir un emballage pouvant contenir à la fois des coquillages vivants et un article non vivant additionnel, sans risque de contamination des coquillages par l'article non vivant. L'article non vivant est par exemple une bouteille de boisson. L'intégrité sanitaire et mécanique des coquillages doit être assurée.An objective is to provide packaging that can contain both live shellfish and an additional non-living article, without risk of contamination of the shellfish by the non-living article. The non-living article is for example a beverage bottle. The sanitary and mechanical integrity of the shellfish must be ensured.

En particulier, il existe un besoin pour un emballage pour coquillages propre à être manutentionné dans des palettes. On souhaite éviter que le contenu emballé ne soit écrasé lors d'une palettisation, sous le poids des autres emballages. On veut par exemple éviter que le contenu d'une bouteille de boisson ne soit dispersé par accident sur les coquillages.In particular, there is a need for packaging for shellfish suitable for handling in pallets. We want to prevent the packaged contents from being crushed during palletizing, under the weight of the other packaging. For example, we want to prevent the contents of a drink bottle from being accidentally dispersed on the shellfish.

Un objectif additionnel de l'invention, dans le cas où l'article non vivant est un article étiqueté, est de maintenir de préférence l'article étiqueté en position immobile dans l'emballage. L'article étiqueté doit demeurer immobile même lorsque l'emballage est déplacé, ou subit des chocs ou des vibrations. Cela permet que les mentions légales obligatoires inscrites sur l'étiquette demeurent visibles pour le consommateur, à travers l'emballage.An additional objective of the invention, in the case where the non-living article is a labeled article, is to preferably maintain the labeled article in a stationary position in the packaging. The labeled item must remain stationary even when the packaging is moved, or experiences shock or vibration. This allows the mandatory legal notices included on the label to remain visible to the consumer, through the packaging.

Un autre objectif de l'invention est de disposer d'un emballage présentant un volume total modéré, occupant peu d'espace dans les rayonnages d'une surface de vente.Another objective of the invention is to have packaging having a moderate total volume, occupying little space on the shelves of a sales area.

Au regard de ce qui précède, l'invention concerne selon un premier aspect une unité de transport de coquillages comprenant un emballage pour coquillages comprenant un réceptacle, le réceptacle comprenant un fond et une périphérie s'étendant à partir du fond, la périphérie comprenant une première paroi latérale et une deuxième paroi latérale opposée à la première paroi latérale,

  • l'emballage comprenant en outre une cloison s'étendant à partir du fond disposée entre la première paroi latérale et la deuxième paroi latérale ;
  • la cloison définissant avec la première paroi latérale un espace de stockage de coquillages, la cloison définissant avec la deuxième paroi latérale un espace de stockage additionnel non communicant avec l'espace de stockage de coquillages ; l'unité de transport comprenant en outre une pluralité de coquillages disposés dans l'espace de stockage de coquillages et une bouteille de liquide disposée dans l'espace de stockage additionnel, la bouteille de liquide comprenant une dimension maximale perpendiculairement à la cloison supérieure ou égale à 95% et inférieure ou égale à 100% d'un espace maximal entre la cloison et la deuxième paroi latérale perpendiculairement à la cloison.
In view of the above, the invention relates, according to a first aspect, to a shellfish transport unit comprising packaging for shellfish comprising a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a bottom and a periphery extending from the bottom, the periphery comprising a first side wall and a second side wall opposite the first side wall,
  • the packaging further comprising a partition extending from the bottom disposed between the first side wall and the second side wall;
  • the partition defining with the first side wall a shellfish storage space, the partition defining with the second side wall an additional storage space not communicating with the shellfish storage space; the transport unit further comprising a plurality of shellfish arranged in the shellfish storage space and a liquid bottle arranged in the additional storage space, the liquid bottle comprising a maximum dimension perpendicular to the partition greater than or equal to at 95% and less than or equal to 100% of a maximum space between the partition and the second side wall perpendicular to the partition.

Des caractéristiques optionnelles et non-limitatives de l'unité de transport de coquillages selon ce premier aspect sont les suivantes, prises seules ou en l'une quelconque des combinaisons possibles de caractéristiques :

  • une hauteur maximale de la cloison perpendiculairement au fond est supérieure d'au moins 5% à une hauteur maximale de la périphérie perpendiculairement au fond.
  • la hauteur maximale de la cloison est supérieure ou égale à 110% et inférieure ou égale à 120% de la hauteur maximale de la périphérie.
  • un matériau de la cloison est du bois naturel et/ou du contreplaqué bois et/ou du carton et/ou des fibres végétales tressées et/ou une matière plastique.
  • la cloison est plate.
  • la cloison présente une forme trapézoïdale.
  • la première paroi latérale comprend un bord rectiligne positionné contre le fond, la cloison s'étendant parallèlement au bord.
  • la périphérie présente une forme de pyramide tronquée.
  • la cloison est amovible par rapport au réceptacle.
  • les coquillages comprennent des huîtres et/ou des moules et/ou des coquilles Saint-Jacques et/ou des palourdes et/ou des bigorneaux et/ou des bulots et/ou des escargots.
  • l'unité de transport comprend en outre au moins une bouteille de liquide disposée dans l'espace de stockage additionnel.
  • l'unité de transport comprend un couvercle transparent.
  • le couvercle transparent est attaché au réceptacle face au fond.
  • l'unité de transport comprend un film de protection attaché au réceptacle face au fond.
Optional and non-limiting characteristics of the shellfish transport unit according to this first aspect are the following, taken alone or in any of the possible combinations of characteristics:
  • a maximum height of the partition perpendicular to the bottom is at least 5% greater than a maximum height of the perpendicular to the bottom.
  • the maximum height of the partition is greater than or equal to 110% and less than or equal to 120% of the maximum height of the periphery.
  • a material of the partition is natural wood and/or wood plywood and/or cardboard and/or woven plant fibers and/or a plastic material.
  • the partition is flat.
  • the partition has a trapezoidal shape.
  • the first side wall comprises a rectilinear edge positioned against the bottom, the partition extending parallel to the edge.
  • the periphery has a truncated pyramid shape.
  • the partition is removable relative to the receptacle.
  • shellfish include oysters and/or mussels and/or scallops and/or clams and/or periwinkles and/or whelks and/or snails.
  • the transport unit further comprises at least one bottle of liquid arranged in the additional storage space.
  • the transport unit includes a transparent cover.
  • the transparent cover is attached to the receptacle facing the bottom.
  • the transport unit includes a protective film attached to the bottom-facing receptacle.

Selon un deuxième aspect, l'invention concerne un procédé de conditionnement de coquillages dans un emballage pour coquillages, l'emballage pour coquillages comprenant un réceptacle, le réceptacle comprenant un fond et une périphérie s'étendant à partir du fond, la périphérie comprenant une première paroi latérale et une deuxième paroi latérale opposée à la première paroi latérale ;
l'emballage comprenant en outre une cloison s'étendant à partir du fond, disposée entre la première paroi latérale et la deuxième paroi latérale ; la cloison définissant avec la première paroi latérale un espace de stockage de coquillages, la cloison définissant avec la deuxième paroi latérale un espace de stockage additionnel non communicant avec l'espace de stockage de coquillages, ledit procédé comprenant des étapes de :

  • disposition d'une bouteille de liquide dans l'espace de stockage additionnel de l'emballage,
  • de façon optionnelle, ajustement de la cloison vers une position de maintien, afin de maintenir immobile la bouteille de liquide contre la périphérie de l'emballage,
  • disposition des coquillages dans l'espace de stockage de coquillages de l'emballage, fermeture de l'emballage à l'aide d'un moyen de fermeture, de préférence à l'aide d'un couvercle transparent et/ou d'un film de protection, le procédé est mené de sorte que la bouteille de liquide comprenne une dimension maximale perpendiculairement à la cloison supérieure ou égale à 95% et inférieure ou égale à 100% d'un espace maximal entre la cloison et la deuxième paroi latérale perpendiculairement à la cloison.
According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a method of packaging shellfish in packaging for shellfish, the packaging for shellfish comprising a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a bottom and a periphery extending from the bottom, the periphery comprising a first side wall and a second side wall opposite the first side wall;
the packaging further comprising a partition extending from the bottom, disposed between the first side wall and the second side wall; the partition defining with the first side wall a shellfish storage space, the partition defining with the second side wall an additional storage space not communicating with the shellfish storage space, said method comprising steps of:
  • provision of a bottle of liquid in the additional storage space of the packaging,
  • optionally, adjustment of the partition towards a holding position, in order to keep the bottle of liquid stationary against the periphery of the packaging,
  • arranging the shellfish in the shellfish storage space of the package, closing the package using a closing means, preferably using a transparent cover and/or film protection, the process is carried out so that the liquid bottle comprises a maximum dimension perpendicular to the partition greater than or equal to 95% and less than or equal to 100% of a maximum space between the partition and the second side wall perpendicular to partition.

De manière optionnelle, ledit procédé de conditionnement comprend une étape supplémentaire de palettisation avec des emballages de coquillages supplémentaires.Optionally, said packaging method includes an additional palletizing step with additional shellfish packaging.

DESCRIPTION GENERALE DES FIGURESGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

D'autres caractéristiques, buts et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description qui suit, qui est purement illustrative et non limitative, et qui doit être lue en regard des dessins annexés parmi lesquels :

  • [Fig. 1] La Figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un emballage pour coquillages selon un exemple de réalisation, l'emballage étant représenté vide.
  • [Fig. 2a] [Fig. 2b] Les Figures 2a et 2b représentent l'emballage de la Figure 1 vu de côté. Sur la Figure 2a, l'emballage est vu de l'extérieur. Sur la Figure 2b, on a représenté de manière schématique certains éléments internes de l'emballage.
  • [Fig. 3] La Figure 3 représente l'emballage de la Figure 1 vu du dessus.
  • [Fig. 4] La Figure 4 illustre une unité de transport de coquillages vivants comprenant des coquillages et un article additionnel non vivant. L'unité de transport comporte en particulier un emballage similaire à l'emballage des Figures 1 à 3, et est vue de côté.
  • [Fig. 5] La Figure 5 illustre l'unité de transport de la Figure 4 vue du dessus.
  • [Fig. 6] La Figure 6 représente une pluralité d'unités de transport de coquillages vivants, empilées verticalement sur deux niveaux.
Other characteristics, aims and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description which follows, which is purely illustrative and not limiting, and which must be read with reference to the appended drawings among which:
  • [ Fig. 1 ] There Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a packaging for shellfish according to an exemplary embodiment, the packaging being shown empty.
  • [ Fig. 2a] [Fig. 2b ] THE Figures 2a and 2b represent the packaging of the Figure 1 seen from the side. On the Figure 2a , the packaging is seen from the outside. On the Figure 2b , some internal elements of the packaging have been schematically represented.
  • [ Fig. 3 ] There Figure 3 represents the packaging of the Figure 1 seen from above.
  • [ Fig. 4 ] There Figure 4 illustrates a live shell transport unit comprising shells and an additional non-living item. The transport unit includes in particular packaging similar to the packaging of Figures 1 to 3 , and is seen from the side.
  • [ Fig. 5 ] There Figure 5 illustrates the transport unit of the Figure 4 view from above.
  • [ Fig. 6 ] There Figure 6 represents a plurality of live shell transport units, stacked vertically on two levels.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE D'UN MODE DE REALISATION DE L'INVENTIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN MODE OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

La description ci-après concerne l'exemple d'un emballage de type bourriche, destiné à recevoir des coquillages vivants dans un premier compartiment ainsi qu'une bouteille de boisson dans un deuxième compartiment séparé du premier compartiment.The description below concerns the example of a basket-type packaging, intended to receive live shellfish in a first compartment as well as a bottle of drink in a second compartment separate from the first compartment.

Par « coquillages vivants » on entend, ici et dans toute la description ci-dessous, des animaux vivants de type mollusques d'eau de mer ou d'eau douce, typiquement des mollusques bivalves ou des gastéropodes.By “live shellfish” we mean, here and throughout the description below, living animals of the seawater or freshwater mollusc type, typically bivalve molluscs or gastropods.

Les coquillages vivants contenus dans l'emballage comprennent par exemple des huîtres et/ou des moules et/ou des coquilles Saint-Jacques et/ou des palourdes et/ou des bigorneaux et/ou des bulots et/ou des escargots.The live shellfish contained in the packaging include, for example, oysters and/or mussels and/or scallops and/or clams and/or periwinkles and/or whelks and/or snails.

On comprendra cependant que l'invention pourrait être réalisée, avec les mêmes avantages, pour tout autre type de contenu consommable conditionné dans un emballage, notamment un contenu vivant dont il convient d'assurer l'intégrité et la salubrité au cours du transport et de la mise à la vente.It will be understood, however, that the invention could be carried out, with the same advantages, for any other type of consumable content packaged in packaging, in particular living content whose integrity and safety must be ensured during transport and storage. the sale.

Sur l'ensemble des figures annexées et tout au long de la description ci-après, les éléments similaires portent des références numériques identiques.In all of the appended figures and throughout the description below, similar elements bear identical numerical references.

Emballage pour coquillages vivantsPackaging for live shellfish

Les Figures 1 à 3 illustrent un emballage 1 de coquillages vivants, représenté vide. L'emballage 1 comporte un réceptacle 2 destiné à recevoir un contenu à transporter, par exemple des coquillages 10 et une bouteille 11 comme il sera vu ci-après. L'emballage 1 comporte en outre une cloison 5 qui scinde le réceptacle 2 en au moins deux compartiments.THE Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a packaging 1 of live shellfish, shown empty. The packaging 1 comprises a receptacle 2 intended to receive contents to be transported, for example shellfish 10 and a bottle 11 as will be seen below. The packaging 1 further comprises a partition 5 which divides the receptacle 2 into at least two compartments.

L'emballage 1 est par exemple un panier de type bourriche, sans anses.Packaging 1 is for example a hamper type basket, without handles.

• Réceptacle • Receptacle

Le réceptacle 2 comprend une paroi de fond 3, de préférence plane. La paroi de fond 3 est de préférence de forme rectangulaire. Le réceptacle 2 comprend en outre une périphérie 4 formée de préférence par au moins quatre parois, opposées deux à deux. La périphérie 4 s'étend verticalement vers le haut (selon l'orientation des Figures 1 à 3) à partir des bords de la paroi de fond 3. La périphérie 4 délimite l'espace intérieur du réceptacle 2.The receptacle 2 comprises a bottom wall 3, preferably flat. The bottom wall 3 is preferably rectangular in shape. The receptacle 2 further comprises a periphery 4 preferably formed by at least four walls, opposed in pairs. The periphery 4 extends vertically upwards (according to the orientation of the Figures 1 to 3 ) from the edges of the bottom wall 3. The periphery 4 delimits the interior space of the receptacle 2.

Dans l'exemple des Figures 1 à 3, la périphérie 4 comprend une première paroi 40 et une deuxième paroi 42 opposées, de préférence de mêmes dimensions, et comprend ici en outre une troisième paroi 44 et une quatrième paroi 46 opposées de mêmes dimensions.In the example of Figures 1 to 3 , the periphery 4 comprises a first wall 40 and a second wall 42 opposite each other, preferably of the same dimensions, and here further comprises a third wall 44 and a fourth wall 46 opposite each other of the same dimensions.

On note ici L1 la longueur (prise parallèlement à la paroi de fond 3) entre le bord inférieur 41 de la paroi 40 et le bord inférieur 43 de la paroi 42, et on note L2 la longueur (prise parallèlement à la paroi de fond 3) entre le bord supérieur 400 de la paroi 40 et le bord supérieur 420 de la paroi 42.We note here L1 the length (taken parallel to the bottom wall 3) between the lower edge 41 of the wall 40 and the lower edge 43 of the wall 42, and we note L2 the length (taken parallel to the bottom wall 3 ) between the upper edge 400 of the wall 40 and the upper edge 420 of the wall 42.

De façon avantageuse, les parois 40 et 42 s'évasent en s'éloignant de la paroi de fond 3. La longueur L2 disponible entre les bords supérieurs des parois 40 et 42 est alors strictement supérieure à la longueur L1 entre les bords inférieurs des parois 40 et 42.Advantageously, the walls 40 and 42 flare away from the bottom wall 3. The length L2 available between the upper edges of the walls 40 and 42 is then strictly greater than the length L1 between the lower edges of the walls. 40 and 42.

La longueur L1 est de préférence comprise entre 10 centimètres et 20 centimètres, et s'élève dans le présent exemple à environ 16 centimètres.The length L1 is preferably between 10 centimeters and 20 centimeters, and in the present example amounts to approximately 16 centimeters.

La longueur L2 est quant à elle de préférence comprise entre 15 centimètres et 25 centimètres, et s'élève dans le présent exemple à environ 20 centimètres.The length L2 is preferably between 15 centimeters and 25 centimeters, and in the present example amounts to approximately 20 centimeters.

Un avantage est d'augmenter l'espace disponible entre les parois 40 et 42, par exemple pour le conditionnement de coquillages et/ou d'une bouteille de boisson.An advantage is to increase the space available between the walls 40 and 42, for example for packaging shellfish and/or a bottle of drink.

De même, les parois 44 et 46 s'évasent préférentiellement en s'éloignant verticalement de la paroi de fond 3.Likewise, the walls 44 and 46 flare preferentially moving away vertically from the bottom wall 3.

Chacune des parois 40, 42, 44 et 46 présente donc une forme trapézoïdale. La périphérie 4 de l'emballage 1, formée par les parois 40, 42, 44 et 46, présente une forme de pyramide dont le sommet est tronqué. Une base de la pyramide est dirigée vers le haut.Each of the walls 40, 42, 44 and 46 therefore has a trapezoidal shape. The periphery 4 of the packaging 1, formed by the walls 40, 42, 44 and 46, has the shape of a pyramid whose top is truncated. One base of the pyramid faces upwards.

De préférence, les bords supérieurs respectifs 400, 420, 440 et 460 des parois 40, 42, 44 et 46 se situent dans un même plan parallèle à la paroi de fond 3. Ici, la distance entre les bords 400, 420, 440 et 460 et la paroi de fond 3 est égale à une hauteur H1.Preferably, the respective upper edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 of the walls 40, 42, 44 and 46 are located in the same plane parallel to the bottom wall 3. Here, the distance between the edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 and the bottom wall 3 is equal to a height H1.

La hauteur H1 entre lesdits bords et ladite paroi de fond est de préférence comprise entre 5 centimètres et 10 centimètres. Cette hauteur peut être sélectionnée en fonction de la quantité d'articles vivants et/ou non vivants à conditionner dans l'emballage. Dans le présent exemple, la hauteur H1 est égale à 7 centimètres.The height H1 between said edges and said bottom wall is preferably between 5 centimeters and 10 centimeters. This height can be selected depending on the quantity of living and/or non-living items to be packaged in the package. In this example, the height H1 is equal to 7 centimeters.

Les parois 40, 42, 44 et 46 sont de préférence fabriquées en bois naturel et/ou en contreplaqué bois et/ou en carton et/ou en fibres végétales tressées (vannerie) et/ou en matière plastique.The walls 40, 42, 44 and 46 are preferably made of natural wood and/or wooden plywood and/or cardboard and/or braided plant fibers (basketry) and/or plastic.

• Cloison de séparation • Partition wall

L'intérieur du réceptacle 2 est scindé en au moins deux compartiments, de sorte à permettre le transport de deux types de contenu différents qui ne doivent pas entrer en contact l'un avec l'autre.The interior of the receptacle 2 is divided into at least two compartments, so as to allow the transport of two different types of content which must not come into contact with each other.

Notamment, l'emballage 1 est prévu pour transporter simultanément des coquillages 10 vivants et un article non vivant additionnel, sans risque de contamination des coquillages 10 par l'article non vivant.In particular, the packaging 1 is intended to simultaneously transport live shellfish 10 and an additional non-living article, without risk of contamination of the shellfish 10 by the non-living article.

L'emballage 1 est doté d'une cloison 5 montée sur le réceptacle 2, qui sépare l'intérieur du réceptacle 2 en deux compartiments. La cloison 5 est disposée entre la première paroi 40 et la deuxième paroi 42, et s'étend à partir de la surface supérieure de la paroi de fond 3. De préférence, la cloison 5 est plate. La cloison 5 s'étend alors préférentiellement dans un plan perpendiculaire à la paroi de fond 3.Packaging 1 has a partition 5 mounted on receptacle 2, which separates the interior of receptacle 2 into two compartments. The partition 5 is arranged between the first wall 40 and the second wall 42, and extends from the upper surface of the bottom wall 3. Preferably, the partition 5 is flat. The partition 5 then extends preferentially in a plane perpendicular to the bottom wall 3.

La cloison 5 est de préférence formée dans un matériau rigide ou semi-rigide. De préférence, un matériau de la cloison 5 est similaire au matériau du réceptacle 2, par exemple du bois naturel, et/ou du contreplaqué bois, et/ou du carton, et/ou des fibres végétales tressées, et/ou une matière plastique.The partition 5 is preferably formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. Preferably, a material of the partition 5 is similar to the material of the receptacle 2, for example natural wood, and/or wooden plywood, and/or cardboard, and/or braided plant fibers, and/or a plastic material. .

Un avantage de la cloison 5 est de solidifier l'emballage 1 et de limiter les risques d'écrasement dudit emballage au cours d'une palettisation, comme cela sera décrit ci-après.An advantage of the partition 5 is to solidify the packaging 1 and to limit the risk of crushing of said packaging during palletization, as will be described below.

La cloison 5 présente une première face 52 orientée face à la paroi 40 du réceptacle, et une deuxième face 54 orientée face à la paroi 42 du réceptacle.The partition 5 has a first face 52 oriented facing the wall 40 of the receptacle, and a second face 54 oriented facing the wall 42 of the receptacle.

Comme illustré sur la Figure 3, un premier espace de stockage 60 (compartiment de stockage de coquillages vivants) est délimité par la paroi 40, par la première face 52 de la cloison 5, et par les parois 44 et 46 opposées, et un deuxième espace de stockage 61 (compartiment de stockage additionnel pour un article non vivant) est délimité par la paroi 42, par la deuxième face 54 de la cloison 5, et par les parois 44 et 46 opposées.As illustrated on the Figure 3 , a first storage space 60 (live shellfish storage compartment) is delimited by the wall 40, by the first face 52 of the partition 5, and by the opposite walls 44 and 46, and a second storage space 61 (compartment additional storage for a non-living article) is delimited by the wall 42, by the second face 54 of the partition 5, and by the opposite walls 44 and 46.

Un avantage additionnel de la cloison 5 est d'isoler un contenu du premier espace de stockage 60 par rapport à un contenu du deuxième espace de stockage 61.An additional advantage of the partition 5 is to isolate content of the first storage space 60 with respect to content of the second storage space 61.

Dans le présent exemple, la largeur A1 à mi-hauteur du premier espace de stockage 60 est strictement supérieure à la largeur A2 à mi-hauteur du deuxième espace de stockage 61. Ainsi, le volume disponible dans l'emballage 1 pour le conditionnement des coquillages vivants (premier espace de stockage 60) est plus vaste que le volume dédié au stockage de l'article non vivant additionnel, comme par exemple une bouteille de boisson (deuxième espace de stockage 61).In the present example, the width A1 at half-height of the first storage space 60 is strictly greater than the width A2 at half-height of the second storage space 61. Thus, the volume available in the packaging 1 for the packaging of living shells (first storage space 60) is larger than the volume dedicated to the storage of the additional non-living article, such as for example a bottle of drink (second storage space 61).

De préférence, la largeur A1 est supérieure d'au moins 50% à la largeur A2. Dans le présent exemple, la largeur A1 est supérieure d'au moins 62% à la largeur A2.Preferably, the width A1 is at least 50% greater than the width A2. In the present example, the width A1 is at least 62% greater than the width A2.

La cloison 5 de séparation est de préférence plate et en forme de trapèze.The partition wall 5 is preferably flat and trapezoid-shaped.

Dans le présent exemple, le plan de la cloison 5 s'étend parallèlement au bord inférieur 41 et au bord inférieur 43. Ainsi, la cloison 5 est orientée sensiblement parallèlement aux parois du réceptacle, comme cela est illustré sur les Figures 2a, 2b et 3.In the present example, the plane of the partition 5 extends parallel to the lower edge 41 and to the lower edge 43. Thus, the partition 5 is oriented substantially parallel to the walls of the receptacle, as is illustrated in the Figures 2a, 2b And 3 .

Le premier espace de stockage 60 est non communicant avec le deuxième espace de stockage 61, ce qui garantit que le contenu disposé dans le premier espace de stockage 60 soit isolé par rapport au contenu disposé dans le deuxième espace de stockage 61. De préférence, la cloison 5 est pleine et ne comporte pas de perforation. On empêche ainsi une mise en contact des contenus respectifs du premier espace de stockage 60 et du deuxième espace de stockage 61.The first storage space 60 is non-communicating with the second storage space 61, which guarantees that the content placed in the first storage space 60 is isolated from the content placed in the second storage space 61. Preferably, the partition 5 is solid and has no perforation. This prevents the respective contents of the first storage space 60 and the second storage space 61 from coming into contact.

Par exemple, si le deuxième espace de stockage 61 comprend une bouteille de boisson et si cette dernière se brise, le contenu de la bouteille n'entre pas en contact avec les articles vivants présents dans le premier espace de stockage 60.For example, if the second storage space 61 includes a beverage bottle and if the latter breaks, the contents of the bottle do not come into contact with the living articles present in the first storage space 60.

On comprendra qu'il serait possible d'orienter la cloison 5 différemment par rapport au réceptacle 2. Par exemple, la cloison 5 peut être orientée en diagonale de sorte à former deux espaces de stockage 60 et 61 de forme générale triangulaire. D'autres cloisons de séparation pourraient être ajoutées à l'intérieur du réceptacle 2 de sorte à former dans le réceptacle 2 un nombre d'espaces de stockage supérieur ou égal à trois.It will be understood that it would be possible to orient the partition 5 differently with respect to the receptacle 2. For example, the partition 5 can be oriented diagonally so as to form two storage spaces 60 and 61 of generally triangular shape. Others separation partitions could be added inside the receptacle 2 so as to form in the receptacle 2 a number of storage spaces greater than or equal to three.

Comme précisé ci-avant, il est souhaitable que l'emballage 1 soit prévu pour que son contenu ne soit pas écrasé sous le poids d'autres emballages similaires, au cours d'une palettisation. On souhaite ainsi éviter de broyer ou de renverser des coquillages vivants contenus dans l'emballage 1, et/ou de répandre sur les coquillages vivants le contenu d'un article non vivant.As specified above, it is desirable that packaging 1 is designed so that its contents are not crushed under the weight of other similar packaging, during palletization. We thus wish to avoid crushing or spilling live shellfish contained in packaging 1, and/or spreading the contents of a non-living article onto the live shellfish.

Pour éviter l'écrasement du contenu emballé, la hauteur H2 maximale entre le bord supérieur 50 de la cloison 5 (c'est-à-dire le bord orienté à l'opposé de la paroi de fond 3) et la paroi de fond 3 est strictement supérieure à la hauteur H1 maximale de la périphérie 4. Les hauteurs H1 et H2 sont mesurées perpendiculairement au plan de la paroi de fond 3.To avoid crushing the packaged contents, the maximum height H2 between the upper edge 50 of the partition 5 (that is to say the edge facing away from the bottom wall 3) and the bottom wall 3 is strictly greater than the maximum height H1 of the periphery 4. The heights H1 and H2 are measured perpendicular to the plane of the bottom wall 3.

Dans le présent exemple, de façon préférentielle, la hauteur H2 maximale de la cloison 5 est supérieure d'au moins 5% par rapport à la hauteur H1 maximale de la périphérie 4. La hauteur H2 est par exemple égale à 8 centimètres, et la cloison 5 dépasse alors d'un centimètre par rapport aux bords supérieurs de la périphérie 4.In the present example, preferably, the maximum height H2 of the partition 5 is greater by at least 5% compared to the maximum height H1 of the periphery 4. The height H2 is for example equal to 8 centimeters, and the partition 5 then protrudes by one centimeter in relation to the upper edges of the periphery 4.

Ainsi, dans cet exemple, le bord supérieur 50 de la cloison 5 dépasse légèrement en hauteur par rapport aux bords supérieurs 400, 420, 440 et 460 de la périphérie 4, comme cela est illustré sur les Figures 2a et 2b. Un avantage est que des unités additionnelles de transport de coquillages vivants, empilées verticalement sur l'emballage 1, n'exercent pas directement leur poids sur les coquillages contenus dans l'emballage 1.Thus, in this example, the upper edge 50 of the partition 5 projects slightly in height relative to the upper edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 of the periphery 4, as is illustrated in the Figures 2a and 2b . An advantage is that additional live shellfish transport units, stacked vertically on packaging 1, do not directly exert their weight on the shellfish contained in packaging 1.

En alternative, il est possible d'utiliser une cloison 5 séparatrice qui ne dépasse pas de plus de 5% en hauteur par rapport aux bords supérieurs de la périphérie 4, voire une cloison 5 séparatrice moins haute que les bords supérieurs de la périphérie 4. Dans ce dernier cas, il est préférable d'utiliser une cloison 5 qui dépasse verticalement sur le dessus par rapport aux contenus du premier espace de stockage 60 et du deuxième espace de stockage 61. Par exemple, dans le cas où le deuxième de stockage 60 contient une bouteille, la hauteur de la cloison 5 est choisie supérieure au diamètre maximal de la bouteille.Alternatively, it is possible to use a dividing wall 5 which does not exceed more than 5% in height relative to the upper edges of the periphery 4, or even a dividing wall 5 which is less high than the upper edges of the periphery 4. In the latter case, it is preferable to use a partition 5 which projects vertically on top with respect to the contents of the first storage space 60 and the second storage space 61. For example, in the case where the second storage space 60 contains a bottle, the height of the partition 5 is chosen greater than the maximum diameter of the bottle.

Lors d'une palettisation par exemple, le fond d'un emballage situé sur un niveau supérieur n'est ainsi pas mis en contact direct avec le contenu d'un emballage situé sur un niveau inférieur. On évite donc que le contenu de l'emballage du niveau inférieur ne soit directement écrasé, ce qui garantit une meilleure intégrité mécanique pour le contenu emballé.During palletizing for example, the bottom of a package located on a higher level is thus not put in direct contact with the contents of a package located on a lower level. We therefore prevent the contents of the lower level packaging from being directly crushed, which guarantees better mechanical integrity for the packaged contents.

En option, la hauteur H2 maximale de la cloison 5 peut être comprise entre 110% et 120% de la hauteur H1 maximale de la périphérie 4. La cloison 5 dépasse verticalement d'au moins 10% par rapport aux bords supérieurs 400, 420, 440 et 460.Optionally, the maximum height H2 of the partition 5 can be between 110% and 120% of the maximum height H1 of the periphery 4. The partition 5 protrudes vertically by at least 10% in relation to the upper edges 400, 420, 440 and 460.

De préférence, l'écart entre le bord supérieur et le bord inférieur de la cloison 5 est constant ; la hauteur de la cloison 5 est alors égale à H2 sur tout le long de la cloison 5.Preferably, the distance between the upper edge and the lower edge of the partition 5 is constant; the height of partition 5 is then equal to H2 along the entire length of partition 5.

A titre illustratif, on a représenté sur la Figure 6 l'écart vertical E entre une paroi de fond 3 d'un emballage situé sur un niveau supérieur et des bords 460 de deux emballages situés sur un niveau inférieur, l'emballage situé sur le niveau supérieur étant ici palettisé au-dessus des emballages situés sur un niveau inférieur.For illustration purposes, we have shown on the Figure 6 the vertical distance E between a bottom wall 3 of a package located on a higher level and the edges 460 of two packages located on a lower level, the package located on the upper level being here palletized above the packages located on a lower level.

Malgré le poids F exercé par l'emballage du niveau supérieur sur les emballages du niveau inférieur, l'écart E demeure de préférence supérieur à un millimètre. L'écart E est de préférence compris entre un millimètre et dix millimètres.Despite the weight F exerted by the packaging of the upper level on the packaging of the lower level, the difference E preferably remains greater than one millimeter. The gap E is preferably between one millimeter and ten millimeters.

De façon optionnelle et avantageuse, la cloison 5 est montée amovible par rapport au réceptacle 2.Optionally and advantageously, the partition 5 is mounted removable relative to the receptacle 2.

Par exemple, la cloison 5 est calée à l'intérieur du réceptacle 2 en travers des parois 44 et 46 de la périphérie 4. Un premier bord latéral de la cloison 5 est plaqué contre la paroi 44 et un deuxième bord latéral opposé de la cloison 5 est plaqué contre la paroi 46. L'espacement entre les parois 44 et 46 est de préférence constant le long de la longueur L2, de sorte que la cloison 5 peut être placée à n'importe quelle position entre la paroi 40 et la paroi 42. On positionne de préférence la cloison 5 en fonction de l'espace nécessaire.For example, the partition 5 is wedged inside the receptacle 2 across the walls 44 and 46 of the periphery 4. A first side edge of the partition 5 is pressed against the wall 44 and a second opposite side edge of the partition 5 is pressed against the wall 46. The spacing between the walls 44 and 46 is preferably constant along the length L2, so that the partition 5 can be placed at any position between the wall 40 and the wall 42. The partition 5 is preferably positioned according to the space required.

Alternativement, la cloison 5 peut être d'une seule pièce avec le réceptacle 2 et ne pas être amovible par rapport audit réceptacle.Alternatively, the partition 5 can be in one piece with the receptacle 2 and not be removable relative to said receptacle.

Unité de transport de coquillages vivants associés à un article non vivantTransport unit of live shellfish associated with a non-living article

Les Figures 4 et 5 illustrent une unité de transport de coquillages comprenant un emballage 1 tel que décrit ci-avant, dans lequel des coquillages 10 vivants et une bouteille 11 ont été disposés. Une fois refermée, l'unité de transport est par exemple transportable jusqu'à une surface de vente, puis vendue à des clients de la surface de vente.THE Figures 4 And 5 illustrate a shellfish transport unit comprising a packaging 1 as described above, in which live shellfish 10 and a bottle 11 have been placed. Once closed, the transport unit can for example be transported to a sales area, then sold to customers of the sales area.

Des coquillages 10 sont disposés à l'intérieur du premier espace de stockage 60. De préférence, les coquillages 10 sont transportés vivants à l'intérieur de l'emballage. Dans ce cas, les coquillages 10 sont de préférence disposés à plat afin de conserver au maximum leur eau. De préférence, le matériau du réceptacle 2 de l'emballage est choisi pour conserver au maximum l'eau des coquillages, même si ce matériau n'est pas nécessairement complètement étanche.Shellfish 10 are arranged inside the first storage space 60. Preferably, the shellfish 10 are transported alive inside the packaging. In this case, the shells 10 are preferably arranged flat in order to conserve their water as much as possible. Preferably, the material of the receptacle 2 of the packaging is chosen to retain the water in the shellfish as much as possible, even if this material is not necessarily completely waterproof.

Les coquillages 10 comprennent par exemple des huîtres et/ou des moules et/ou des coquilles Saint-Jacques et/ou des palourdes et/ou des bigorneaux et/ou des bulots et/ou des escargots.The shellfish 10 include for example oysters and/or mussels and/or scallops and/or clams and/or periwinkles and/or whelks and/or snails.

Un article non vivant est disposé à l'intérieur du deuxième espace de stockage 61. Il s'agit par exemple d'une bouteille 11 de liquide telle qu'un vin, un spiritueux, une boisson non alcoolisée, une sauce, un condiment, ou tout autre liquide. La bouteille 11 pourrait être associée ou remplacée par tout autre produit, de préférence par un article alimentaire non vivant.A non-living article is placed inside the second storage space 61. This is for example a bottle 11 of liquid such as a wine, a spirit, a non-alcoholic drink, a sauce, a condiment, or any other liquid. The bottle 11 could be combined with or replaced by any other product, preferably by a non-living food item.

De manière préférentielle et avantageuse, la largeur A2 à mi-hauteur du deuxième espace de stockage 61 (entre la cloison 5 et la paroi 42) est adaptée en fonction de la largeur maximale de la bouteille 11, de sorte que la bouteille 11 puisse être logée dans cet espace 61 tout en étant maintenue sensiblement immobile dans l'emballage 1.Preferably and advantageously, the width A2 at mid-height of the second storage space 61 (between the partition 5 and the wall 42) is adapted according to the maximum width of the bottle 11, so that the bottle 11 can be housed in this space 61 while being held substantially immobile in the packaging 1.

Cela est particulièrement avantageux dans le cas d'une bouteille 11 de vin ou de spiritueux, ou d'un autre produit alimentaire étiqueté, car les règlementations en vigueur pour ce type d'articles imposent généralement que les mentions légales obligatoires inscrites sur l'étiquette demeurent visibles pour le consommateur, à travers l'emballage. Le fait que la bouteille 11 soit maintenue fermement dans le deuxième espace de stockage 61 permet d'empêcher la bouteille 11 de pivoter. L'étiquette de la bouteille 11 reste ainsi sur la face supérieure de la bouteille 11 et demeure visible.This is particularly advantageous in the case of a bottle 11 of wine or spirits, or another labeled food product, because the regulations in force for this type of article generally require that the mandatory legal notices included on the label remain visible to the consumer, through the packaging. The fact that the bottle 11 is held firmly in the second storage space 61 makes it possible to prevent the bottle 11 from pivoting. The label of bottle 11 thus remains on the upper face of bottle 11 and remains visible.

Par exemple, la largeur maximale de la bouteille 11 (perpendiculairement au plan de la cloison 5) est comprise entre 95% et 100% de la largeur A2 à mi-hauteur du deuxième espace de stockage 61.For example, the maximum width of the bottle 11 (perpendicular to the plane of the partition 5) is between 95% and 100% of the width A2 at half-height of the second storage space 61.

L'unité de transport comprend en outre des moyens de fermeture de l'emballage 1. Dans cet exemple, les moyens de fermeture comprennent un couvercle 8. Le couvercle 8 est monté sur la périphérie 4 du réceptacle 2, de sorte à refermer entièrement une ouverture supérieure de la périphérie 4. Le couvercle 8 s'étend face à la paroi de fond 3 du réceptacle 2.The transport unit further comprises means for closing the packaging 1. In this example, the closing means comprise a cover 8. The cover 8 is mounted on the periphery 4 of the receptacle 2, so as to completely close a upper opening of the periphery 4. The cover 8 extends facing the bottom wall 3 of the receptacle 2.

De préférence, le couvercle 8 est fabriqué dans un matériau transparent ou semi-transparent. Alternativement, le couvercle 8 peut être fabriqué dans un matériau non transparent. Le couvercle 8 peut alors comprendre par exemple des informations écrites se rapportant aux produits contenus à l'intérieur de l'emballage.Preferably, the cover 8 is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material. Alternatively, the cover 8 can be made of a non-transparent material. The cover 8 can then include, for example, written information relating to the products contained inside the packaging.

A titre d'exemple, si l'emballage contient un article non vivant tel qu'une bouteille 11 de boisson, un couvercle non transparent peut être utilisé pour faire figurer les mentions légales obligatoires concernant la bouteille 11, qui doivent rester visibles pour le consommateur.For example, if the packaging contains a non-living article such as a bottle 11 of drink, a non-transparent cover can be used to include the mandatory legal notices concerning the bottle 11, which must remain visible to the consumer .

On utilise de préférence comme couvercle 8 un feuillet en matière plastique. Ici, le couvercle 8 dépasse légèrement des bords 400 et 420 de l'emballage, et comporte deux rabats 80 plaqués contre les parois 40 et 42 latérales de la périphérie 4 de l'emballage.A plastic sheet is preferably used as cover 8. Here, the cover 8 projects slightly from the edges 400 and 420 of the packaging, and has two flaps 80 pressed against the side walls 40 and 42 of the periphery 4 of the packaging.

En alternative ou en combinaison, un film de protection pourrait être utilisé comme moyen de fermeture de l'emballage, par exemple un film plastique.Alternatively or in combination, a protective film could be used as a means of closing the packaging, for example plastic film.

De préférence, les moyens de fermeture comprennent en outre au moins un lien de cerclage 7, de préférence plusieurs liens de cerclage. On utilise ici trois liens de cerclage 7, dont deux liens s'étendant dans le sens de la largeur et un lien s'étendant dans le sens de la longueur. Les liens de cerclage 7 sont tendus contre la paroi de fond 3 de l'emballage, pour plaquer le couvercle 8 contre les bords 400, 420, 440 et 460 de la périphérie 4.Preferably, the closure means further comprise at least one strapping link 7, preferably several strapping links. Here we use three strapping links 7, including two links extending in the width direction and one link extending in the length direction. The strapping ties 7 are stretched against the bottom wall 3 of the packaging, to press the cover 8 against the edges 400, 420, 440 and 460 of the periphery 4.

Procédé de conditionnement de coquillages et d'article non vivantProcess for packaging shellfish and non-living articles

Selon un exemple, le conditionnement des coquillages 10 vivants et de l'article non vivant (ici de la bouteille 11) dans un emballage 1 est réalisé comme suit.According to one example, the packaging of the living shellfish 10 and the non-living article (here the bottle 11) in a packaging 1 is carried out as follows.

L'article non vivant est disposé dans le deuxième espace de stockage 61. Si besoin, la cloison 5 de séparation a préalablement été montée sur le réceptacle 2. Dans le cas d'une cloison 5 mobile, la cloison 5 peut être déplacée pour adapter les dimensions du deuxième espace de stockage 61 aux dimensions de l'article non vivant. La cloison 5 est par exemple déplacée le long des parois 44 et 46 du réceptacle 2, une fois que l'article non vivant a été disposé. L'article non vivant (ici la bouteille 11) est ainsi maintenu sensiblement immobile dans l'emballage 1, contre la cloison 5.The non-living article is placed in the second storage space 61. If necessary, the separation partition 5 has previously been mounted on the receptacle 2. In the case of a mobile partition 5, the partition 5 can be moved to adapt the dimensions of the second storage space 61 to the dimensions of the non-living article. The partition 5 is for example moved along the walls 44 and 46 of the receptacle 2, once the non-living article has been placed. The non-living article (here the bottle 11) is thus held substantially immobile in the packaging 1, against the partition 5.

Les coquillages 10 vivants sont ensuite transvasés dans le premier espace de stockage 60, de manière isolée par rapport à l'article non vivant. On comprendra que l'étape de disposition de la bouteille 11 dans l'emballage 1 peut être intervertie avec l'étape de disposition des coquillages 10. L'emballage 1 forme un conditionnement primaire des coquillages 10.The living shellfish 10 are then transferred into the first storage space 60, isolated from the non-living article. It will be understood that the step of placing the bottle 11 in the packaging 1 can be interchanged with the step of arranging the shells 10. Packaging 1 forms a primary packaging of the shells 10.

Ensuite, des moyens de fermeture sont fixés sur le réceptacle 2 de sorte à refermer entièrement l'ouverture supérieure du réceptacle 2. Les moyens de fermeture comportent préférentiellement un couvercle 8 et/ou un film de protection et/ou au moins un lien de cerclage 7. Une unité de transport de coquillages et d'article non vivant conforme à la description ci-avant est alors obtenue, et peut être vendue dans une surface de vente.Then, closing means are fixed on the receptacle 2 so as to completely close the upper opening of the receptacle 2. The closing means preferably comprise a cover 8 and/or a protective film and/or at least one strapping link 7. A transport unit of shellfish and non-living articles conforming to the description above is then obtained, and can be sold in a sales area.

Optionnellement, une pluralité d'unités de transport ainsi obtenues peut être palettisée en vue de leur transport. L'emballage 1 peut être empilé avec d'autres emballages similaires, dans une palette (caisse-palette en bois, carton, matière plastique, etc.).Optionally, a plurality of transport units thus obtained can be palletized for transport. Packaging 1 can be stacked with other similar packaging, in a pallet (wooden pallet box, cardboard, plastic, etc.).

Comme illustré sur la Figure 6 annexée, bien qu'un emballage 1 situé sur un niveau inférieur puisse subir le poids F d'un emballage situé sur un niveau immédiatement supérieur, le poids F s'exerce principalement sur le bord supérieur 50 de la cloison 5 de séparation.As illustrated on the Figure 6 annexed, although a package 1 located on a lower level can undergo the weight F of a package located on an immediately higher level, the weight F is mainly exerted on the upper edge 50 of the separation partition 5.

Ainsi, le poids F de l'emballage du niveau supérieur ne s'exerce pas directement sur les coquillages 10 ou sur la bouteille 11 de l'emballage du niveau inférieur.Thus, the weight F of the upper level packaging is not exerted directly on the shells 10 or on the bottle 11 of the lower level packaging.

L'emballage 1 décrit ci-avant présente ainsi plusieurs avantages. D'une part, on limite fortement le risque d'écrasement des coquillages 10 et/ou de bris du verre de la bouteille 11, assurant l'intégrité mécanique et la salubrité des articles ; d'autre part, on limite les déformations de la périphérie 4 de l'emballage 1 au cours de la palettisation et du transport.Packaging 1 described above thus has several advantages. On the one hand, the risk of crushing of the shells 10 and/or breakage of the glass of the bottle 11 is greatly limited, ensuring the mechanical integrity and health of the articles; on the other hand, the deformation of the periphery 4 of the packaging 1 is limited during palletization and transport.

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  1. Shellfish transport unit comprising a shellfish package (1) comprising a receptacle (2), the receptacle (2) comprising a bottom (3) and a periphery (4) extending from the bottom (3), the periphery (4) comprising a first side wall (40) and a second side wall (42) opposite the first side wall (40) ;
    the package further comprising a partition wall (5) extending from the bottom (3), disposed between the first side wall (40) and the second side wall (42); the partition wall (5) defining with the first side wall (40) a shellfish storage space (60), the partition wall (5) defining with the second side wall (42) an additional storage space (61) not communicating with the shellfish storage space (60); the transport unit further comprising a plurality of shellfish (10) arranged in the shell storage space (60) and a liquid bottle (11) arranged in the additional storage space (61), the liquid bottle (11) comprising a maximum dimension perpendicular to the partition wall (5) greater than or equal to 95% and less than or equal to 100% of a maximum space between the partition wall (5) and the second side wall (42) perpendicular to the partition wall (5).
  2. Transport unit according to claim 1, wherein a maximum height of the partition wall (5) perpendicular to the bottom (3) is at least 5% greater than a maximum height of the periphery (4) perpendicular to the bottom (3).
  3. Transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 2, in which the maximum height of the partition (5) is greater than or equal to 110% and less than or equal to 120% of the maximum height of the periphery (4).
  4. Transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a material of the partition wall (5) is natural wood and/or wood plywood and/or cardboard and/or woven plant fibers and/or plastic.
  5. Transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the partition wall (5) is flat and has a trapezoidal shape.
  6. Transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first side wall (40) comprises an edge (41) positioned against the bottom (3), the partition wall (5) extending parallel to the edge (41).
  7. Transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the periphery (4) has the shape of a truncated pyramid.
  8. Transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in which the partition wall (5) is removable from the receptacle (2).
  9. Transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein shellfish (10) include oysters and/or mussels and/or scallops and/or clams and/or periwinkles and/or whelks and/or snails.
  10. A transport unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the transport unit comprising a transparent cover (8) attached to the receptacle (2) facing the bottom (3) and/or comprising a protective film attached to the bottom-facing receptacle.
  11. A method of packaging shellfish (10) in a shellfish package (1), the shellfish package (1) comprising a receptacle (2), the receptacle (2) comprising a base (3) and a periphery (4) extending from the base (3), periphery (4) comprising a first side wall (40) and a second side wall (42) opposite the first side wall (40);
    the package further comprising a partition wall (5) extending from the bottom (3), arranged between the first side wall (40) and the second side wall (42); the partition wall (5) defining with the first side wall (40) a shellfish storage space (60), the partition wall (5) defining with the second side wall (42) an additional storage space (61) not communicating with the shellfish storage space (60) the method comprising the steps of :
    - arrangement of a liquid bottle (11) in the additional storage space (61) of the package (1),
    - optionally, adjusting the partition wall (5) to a holding position, to hold the liquid bottle (11) immobile against the periphery (4) of the package (1),
    - arrangement of shellfish (10) in the shellfish storage area (60) of the packaging (1),
    - and closure of the package (1) by means of a closure means, preferably with a transparent cover (8) and/or a protective film, the process is carried out in such a way that the liquid bottle (11) comprises a maximum dimension perpendicular to the partition wall (5) greater than or equal to 95% and less than or equal to 100% of a maximum space between the partition wall (5) and the second side wall (42), perpendicular to the partition wall (5).
  12. A method of packaging shellfish according to claim 11, the method comprising a further step of palletizing the package (1) stacked with additional shellfish packages (1).
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