ES1301256U - INTERLOCKING SYSTEM FOR PACKAGES AND OBJECTS LOCATED INSIDE A BOX OR TRANSPORT CONTAINER (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a box or transport container, rigid or malleable, essentially characterized in that it comprises at least one module (1) consisting of a volumetric piece with a regular or irregular perimeter profile, presenting in said perimeter a combination of at least one concave and/or convex zone, at least one straight zone and/at least one curved zone, which defines that these modules (1) have concave faces, convex faces, straight faces, faces curves and/or a combination of all or some of them, so that said module presents different geometric faces by combining curved and straight sections of different lengths and concavity angles and presenting at least one of the faces of the module (1) an adhesive cover,preferably its lower horizontal face coinciding with the base of the box or transport container (A). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

INTERLOCKING SYSTEM FOR PACKAGES AND OBJECTS LOCATED IN THE

INTERIOR OF A BOX OR TRANSPORT CONTAINER

Object of the invention

The present invention refers to an interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, which, due to its conceptual, technical, conformation and use characteristics, significantly improves existing similar articles. on the market and in the current state of the art.

In an innovative way, this system allows to lock and immobilize packages and unpackaged objects inside the box or container that transports them, and is specified in modules that combine curved faces and straight faces in their conformation, in such a way that they adapt to the morphology of any type of package or object. The system is functional to act on a single package or on a plurality of them simultaneously, getting, in a novel way, to organize them so that they form a single structure through the use of a single module or a plurality of them.

Technical sector

The technical field of this invention corresponds to various industrial techniques, in particular packaging techniques and more particularly packaging of individual objects in receptacles and packaging materials or elements of a particular type or shape that are assembled around objects.

state of the art

One of the commercial activities that participates in the vast majority of businesses is the transport of goods, which translates into the proliferation of pallets, containers and other means for shipping them. However, considering the commercial activity of companies specialized in electronic commerce, cardboard boxes, in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, are the ones that are most used. There are few occasions when the dimensions of the transported object coincide with the available interior space of the transport box, so it is common to resort to practical solutions such as packing the objects in a custom-made box, which makes the product more expensive, or than several packages ,

Available space. However, regardless of whether an object is transported unpackaged or packed or if there is more than one package inside the transport box, the truth is that it is common for an empty space to remain in said transport box, with the an obvious consequence that the objects or packages contained within it move freely, with the damage that this can cause due to the inevitable blows, jolts and sudden movements that they suffer.

To solve this problem, padding elements are often used to occupy that empty space so that the objects or packages contained are surrounded by cushioning materials, the most commonly used being strips of paper, plastic bags, rolls of bubble wrap or pieces of cork. .

The effect achieved is the desired one. Packages and objects are protected but, on the contrary, a series of not so positive consequences are produced. A large amount of waste material is generated that the recipient of the package disposes of at the corresponding recycling point or directly in the trash, and this type of material is also harmful to the environment. The transport company or the commercial distributor must also face problems when forced to use this type of material: they take up space in their warehouses and are often presented in rolls or large volumes and must be subjected to a prior cutting process to have the quantity necessary for its subsequent manipulation by the operator to place it manually in the transport box, with the use of time that this implies.

In terms of industrial property, there are several patents that expose some solutions to the mentioned problem. This is the case of patent CN217515788U that "provides a cushioning and fixing structure for packaging material that comprises a shallow-opening paper box made up of foldable corrugated paper and a foldable cardboard box. The folding carton has an unfolded state, a folded state capable of being used as an edge cushioning piece arranged at the edge of the shallow-opening carton, and a folded state capable of being used as an edge cushioning piece. corners arranged in the corner of the box. shallow opening cardboard box.” The file JPH11292060A develops a solution to "easily place and fix a cushioning material, and easily separate the cushioning material from a layout packaging material by providing a notched piece to engage the cushioning material on both sides of a bottom plate internal." File CN217199305U presents a packing box that ,

the two sides of the upper end of the box body, the corner reinforcing pieces are fixedly arranged at the four corners of the inner wall of the bottom of the box body, respectively. A frame is slidably connected to the top of the inner wall of the carton body, a support rod is fixedly connected to the center of the inner wall of the frame, and the support rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the body of the carton. The carton consists of a carton body, transverse sealing structures are fixedly arranged in the middle of the two sides of the carton body, vertical sealing grooves are formed in the middle of the front face and the front face. back of the carton body, the two transverse sealing structures comprise grooves, a plurality of dotted line opening areas are fixedly arranged on the top of the grooves, and the bottom and top of the carton are reinforced by corner reinforcement pieces and a frame.” For its part, file CN213893312U refers to a "corrugated cardboard with a reinforcement structure, which belongs to the technical field of packaging products, and comprises a cardboard body, a sealed cardboard on the inner side, a sealed cardboard on the outer side, a reinforcing cardboard, a connecting cardboard and a groove., the carton body comprises surface paper, core paper and inner paper, and the surface paper, core paper and inner paper adhere layer Per layer. According to the carton, the corners of the four ends of the carton body can be reinforced, so that the carton is more stereoscopic, when the carton body is impacted from the outside, the corners of the carton body are not prone to sag inward, the stability of the carton can be improved, the items in the carton are not prone to crushing and damage, (...) The corners of the four ends together carry out deformation cushioning, so that the items placed in the carton can be cushioned, and the transportation of the item is safer. “

The proposed technical solutions meet their objectives but are limited to acting on a single package inside the transport box or container, adopting a conformation intended to be a corner or corner piece, that is, housed in at least one of the angular corners of the box or container, either in its lower part or in the entire length of said angular zone, being furthermore limited, for the most part, to objects housed inside regular-shaped packages, with angular edges consistent with the aforementioned corner pieces, which prevents its use on unpackaged objects or irregular packages.

corner are directly related to the container, that is, they interact and are located adjacent to it. In other words, it is the transport container that, through the standardized corner piece, exerts force on the contained package, which is only locked at the point or area where said corner piece links it to the container. The rest of the perimeter of the package remains free.

The applicant is not aware of an interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container that allows acting on a single object or package or a plurality of them with the technical characteristics of the invention that Presents itself.

Object of the invention

This invention refers to an interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, specially designed to hold a single object or package or a plurality of them and that, in the latter case, the packages and objects can be placed in such a way that, with the interposition of the elements participating in this system, they form a unique structure in which each object or package acts, in fact, to lock and immobilize those that it may have adjoining.

The technical solution developed by this system are modules intended to act as means to lock and ensure the position of at least one object or package inside a transport box or container, being modules that work and act individually or well that they can be arranged so that a plurality of them allows weaving a structure of objects or packages in solidarity with each other, all of them interlocked and immobilized.

If the traditional corner pieces are directly associated with the transport container, generally placed in each of its corners so that the package fits dimensionally between them, the novelty of the invention lies in the fact that the new interlocking modules, on the contrary, are related directly with the package or contained object, acting on it, that is, the retention force goes from the content (the package) to the container (the transport container). The locking module is preferably located on at least part of the perimeter of the package ,

pressure and force against it.

More specifically, these modules consist of a volumetric, corrugated piece, in order not to increase the weight of the overall shipment, whose perimeter profile is regular or irregular, presenting a combination of curved sections and/or straight sections or a combination of both, defining curved faces and straight faces capable of adapting to the morphology of any type of package or object.

In other words, the module has, around the perimeter, at least one concave and/or convex area, at least one straight area and/or at least one curved area intended to fit or assemble totally or partially with a part of the perimeter edge of the object or transported package that has the same conformation or a similar one that allows its total or partial adjustment.

At least one face of the module must have an adhesive cover that allows it to adhere to the transport container, said cover being the module's own or impregnated at the time of use.

In a second embodiment, this adhesive coverage is achieved by presenting at least one face of the module with a rubberized finish intended to be moistened.

In another embodiment, the claimed module can be compact in order to have greater weight and resistance, especially when it is intended for packaging with fragile content, for example glass objects. In this case, the retention module or piece not only locks and immobilizes the object or package, but also protects it more firmly against blows or pressure exerted by third-party packages integrated into the same box or transport container or from third-party boxes of transport.

Advantageously, the interlocking system by means of modules that is claimed fulfills a second function since said modules comprise, as has been commented, a combination of curved sections (concave and/or convex) and/or straight sections or a combination of both, which It allows you to simultaneously interlock packages of the same or different conformation, being in this case a connection piece between at least two packages and/or objects, forming a framework. As a consequence, this system allows a plurality of packages and objects to be located in the same transport container, distributed in such a way that there is a connection piece between them. With this, it is possible to take advantage of all the ,

height since the modules, acting as connection pieces, are located between at least two packages, regardless of their conformation.

Similarly, modules are useful when placed above and below several packages, preferably of similar conformation for better balance, allowing them to be stacked and therefore placing packages on top of each other, while maintaining the protection offered by the module. as separator and at the same time as a means of interlocking and movement blocking.

Additionally, the system allows the transport of packages and objects centrally located in the transport container, which means leaving an empty perimeter fence around the package(s) and transported objects. With this, the transported content is kept away from the walls of the box or container and allows the occasional insertion of protective material to effectively prevent blows and damage, this being a highly satisfactory solution for the transport of fragile material.

Obviously, due to their conformation, the retention modules are adaptable to any box or transport container and package or contained object.

Description of the drawings

In order to facilitate the understanding of the innovation claimed here, some sheets with some drawings are attached, which must be analyzed and considered solely as an example and without any limiting or restrictive nature.

Figure 1.- View of a package located in a box or transport container with a lower level module embedded in the base of the box or transport container

Figure 2.- View of a package located in a box or transport container with two modules at a high level.

Figure 3.- View of two packages placed against both side surfaces of the box or transport container

Figure 4.- View of two adjoining packages and placed centrally at the base of the box or transport container, with an empty perimeter space.

According to these drawings, the object of this invention is an interlocking system for packages (B) and unpackaged objects that are transported inside a box or ,

transported.

In this system, some modules (1) participate as essential elements that work directly on packages (B) and unpackaged objects, exerting on them a certain pressure and force that prevents their displacement, keeping them blocked and immobilized in the place where they are located. they place. These modules (1) consist of a volumetric piece, preferably hollow, with a regular or irregular perimeter profile, presenting in said perimeter a combination of curved sections and/or straight sections or a combination of both, which defines that these modules (1) have at least one concave and/or convex perimeter zone, at least one straight perimeter zone and/or at least one curved perimeter zone. Consequently, these modules (1) have concave faces, convex faces, straight faces, curved faces and/or a combination of all or some of them. These characteristics allow each of these faces to be associated with the morphology of at least one face of the package (B) or object to be transported, leaving the module (1) and said packages (B) or object fully or partially assembled. At least one of the faces of the module (1) is glued, preferably its lower horizontal face coinciding with the surface of the box or transport container with which it is in contact, so that said module remains glued on said surface and locked with the package (B) or object.

Figure 1 shows an example of an embodiment in which a package (B) is placed in the transport container or box (A) positioned in the most usual way, that is, adjusted to one of the corners of the box or container (A) in which, traditionally, a corner piece or corner piece would have been placed to accommodate the aforementioned package (B), a useless technical solution without the participation of three other corner pieces or corner pieces in the remaining corners of the box or container (A) equally in contact with package. It would be the only technical solution to interlock the package (B) as long as said package (B) and the box or container (A) have a dimensionally adequate correlation.

The module (1), having its adhesive base, is fixed at a convenient point of the box or container (A), preferably its base or one side depending on which part of the contained package it is assembled with, a preferably opposite part and away from the perimeter walls of the box or container (A). With this it is achieved that the package (B) remains nailed between at least one of these perimeter walls of the box or container (A) and the module, without the possibility of displacement. The module (1) exerts a certain pressure and force on the package (B) towards the box or container (A).

transport container, in Figure 2, there are two modules that are located at a high level nestled in two different surfaces of the transport box or container, one frontal and the other lateral. In both figures, the modules (1) act on the package (B), pressing it and locking it against the box or transport container (A).

Especially significant is the positioning of the modules in figure 2 since both modules (1), located at a high level, limit the movement of the package (B) vertically and horizontally, locking it on the base of the transport box. and preventing it from moving from one side to the other of the aforementioned box (A), both laterally and from back to front.

Figure 3 shows an example of embodiment with two packages (B) placed against respective side surfaces of the box or transport container (A), each of said modules interlocked with a module (1) and with a third module between. both packages (B) to avoid displacement on the opposite side.

Figure 4 shows a similar embodiment, with two packages (B) placed on the base of the box or transport container (A), and interlocked by means of four modules fitted in their free corners. As a novelty, in this example, the packages (B) and the modules (1) are centrally positioned in the box or container (A), without the need to be in contact with the side walls thereof (A), that is, with a Empty perimeter fence.

In view of what has been described, the simplicity and inherent advantages of the interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container are evident, both in its structure and in its use.

The new system, based on the modules described, is suitable for locking and immobilizing both packages and unpackaged objects and one or more packages simultaneously, adjusting the perimeter shapes of each other. The modules, therefore, fulfill a double function of interlocking and connection between various packages, forming a framework that allows the entire base surface of the box or container to be occupied and used.

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on the package or object, that is, they transfer their force against the perimeter walls of the box or container.

And also novelty, depending on its locking point with respect to the package (B), they immobilize it both vertically - holding it against the base of the box or transport container (A) - and horizontally - holding it against the corresponding side of the package. the aforementioned transport box (A) -, achieving complete interlocking.

Regarding its ease of use, unlike other technical solutions in which the retaining piece is laminar and presents different bending lines to form the final piece, the modules of the claimed interlocking system are already shaped as such from the factory. , you simply have to apply them directly to the corresponding point of the transport box depending on the location and shape of the package, with the previous activation of its adhesive part - removing a protective sheet, applying the adhesive at that moment or moistening the gummed finish -.

The modules, as has been commented, present different geometric faces through the combination of curved and straight sections of different lengths and concavity angles.

The claimed system is the only technical solution that makes it possible to take advantage of the entire usable area of the transport box or container, since the concatenated distribution of packages or assembled objects with at least one module covers the aforementioned usable space of the box or container, both on surface and height. In the latter case, the modules act as separators for the packages when they are stacked, leaving the modules interposed between them.

This avoids the use of filling materials that are highly harmful to the environment and that also require space for storage and time for handling.

Note that the box or container is rigid in its main embodiment but the system is equally effective in flexible containers, of the envelope or bag type, especially for the transport of unpackaged objects, and basically flat conformation, such as books, clothes, etc

, vamiento are easy to handle, store and transport.

Additionally, the locking module, especially when made as heavy compact parts, presents parallel uses in other fields of work that require elements to immobilize certain objects in their corresponding place, for example objects or instruments in the surgical sector or laboratories that are housed in shelves.

In terms of manufacturing, the interlocking modules for packages and objects presented are preferably made of cellulosic paste, easy to recycle and suitable for environmental protection requirements, and may be made of the same material as the boxes to be used to facilitate joint recycling. .

It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any expert in the field understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived from it. The materials, shape, size and arrangement of the elements will be subject to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration in the essential nature of the invention. The terms in which this report has been drafted should always be taken in a broad and non-limiting sense.

Claims (11)

1a Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a box or transport container, rigid or malleable, essentially characterized in that it comprises at least one module (1) consisting of a volumetric piece with a regular or irregular perimeter profile, presenting in said perimeter a combination of at least one concave and/or convex area, at least one straight area and/or at least one curved area, which defines that these modules (1) have concave faces, convex faces, straight faces, curved faces and/or a combination of all or some of them, so that said module presents different geometric faces by combining curved and straight sections of different lengths and angles of concavity and presenting at least one of the faces of the module (1) a adhesive cover, preferably its lower horizontal face coinciding with the base of the box or transport container (A). 2nd Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the module (1) is corrugated. 3rd Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the faces of the module (1) adjusts to the morphology of at least one face of a package (B) or object to be transported, the module (1) and said package (B) or object being fully or partially assembled. 4th Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the adhesive cover is typical of the module (1). 5a Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the adhesive coating is impregnated at the time of use. 6a Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the adhesive coverage is achieved by presenting at least one face of the module (1) with a rubberized finish intended to be moistened . transport container, according to claims 1 and 3, characterized in that a single module (1) is related to more than one package (B), each package (B) being locked in at least one of the curved and straight sections of lengths and different concavity angles of the module (1). 8a Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claims 1 and 3, characterized in that at least one module (1), through its combination of curved and straight sections of lengths and angles of concavity, it is related to a concatenated plurality of packages (B) or objects, covering the entire usable space of the box or container (A) both in surface and in height. 9a Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of modules (1), through its combination of curved and straight sections of various lengths and concavity angles , are related to packages (B) and objects arranged centrally in the container, drawing an empty perimeter fence around said packages and objects. 10th Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the modules (1) are preferably made of cellulosic paste. 11a Interlocking system for packages and objects located inside a transport box or container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the modules (1) are compact.