ES2333729T3

ES2333729T3 - MULTIPLE PACKING.

Info

Publication number: ES2333729T3
Application number: ES05109771T
Authority: ES
Inventors: Pietro Giornelli
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-07-18
Filing date: 2005-10-20
Publication date: 2010-02-26
Anticipated expiration: 2025-10-20
Also published as: DK1746031T3; DE602005016542D1; EP1746031B1; ITBO20050478A1; ATE442304T1; PT1746031E; EP1746031A1; SI1746031T1; PL1746031T3

Abstract

A multiple package (1), comprising a plurality of containers (2), each associated with at least one other container and substantially shaped complementarily with respect to each other, so as to constitute, in a closed configuration in which they are substantially mutually adjacent in a predefined ordered manner, a solid which has a minimal space occupation.

Description

Embalaje múltiple.Multiple packing

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La presente invención hace referencia a un embalaje múltiple que comprende una pluralidad de contenedores.The present invention refers to a multiple packaging comprising a plurality of containers.

Los embalajes utilizados para contener productos de diversos tipos son conocidos; en casa o en el lugar de trabajo, se siente la necesidad de utilizar de una forma óptima los espacios disponibles, y por lo tanto es importante también para dichos embalajes tener dimensiones limitadas, de forma que puedan ser almacenados convenientemente en espacios limitados, pequeños armarios y estantes, o en neveras (si contienen productos alimentarios o productos que pueden deteriorarse a temperatura ambiente), incluso pequeñas.The packaging used to contain products of various types are known; at home or in the workplace, you feel the need to use spaces optimally available, and therefore it is also important for such packaging have limited dimensions, so that they can be conveniently stored in limited, small spaces cabinets and shelves, or in refrigerators (if they contain products food or products that can deteriorate at temperature environment), even small.

Algunos embalajes, tales como por ejemplo cajas de detergente, ocupan un espacio considerable incluso a medida que el producto dentro de ellos gradualmente es utilizado, y no pueden ser eliminados hasta que están completamente vacíos.Some packaging, such as boxes of detergent, occupy considerable space even as the product inside them is gradually used, and they cannot be removed until they are completely empty.

Los embalajes múltiples también son conocidos, pero resultan bastante voluminosos y son poco adecuados para usar los espacios disponibles del mejor modo.Multiple packages are also known, but they are quite bulky and are not suitable for use the spaces available in the best way.

Los embalajes múltiples del tipo que tienen una combinación de características como las establecidas en la porción pre-caracterizante de las reivindicaciones anexadas se explican por ejemplo en FR-A-1 503 901, US-A-4 799 590, y EP-A-1 048 576.Multiple packages of the type that have a combination of features such as those established in the portion pre-characterization of the appended claims are explained for example in FR-A-1 503 901, US-A-4 799 590, and EP-A-1 048 576.

El objetivo de la presente invención es cumplir los requisitos mencionados proveyendo un embalaje múltiple que tiene dimensiones reducidas pero al mismo tiempo es fácil y de rápido acceso.The objective of the present invention is to fulfill the requirements mentioned providing multiple packaging that has small dimensions but at the same time it is easy and fast access.

Dentro de este objetivo, un objeto de la invención es proveer un embalaje múltiple que, mediante sus particulares características constructivas, es capaz de ofrecer las mayores garantías de fiabilidad y seguridad en su uso.Within this objective, an object of the invention is to provide a multiple package that, by means of its particular constructive characteristics, is able to offer the greater guarantees of reliability and safety in its use.

Otro objeto de la presente invención es proveer un embalaje múltiple que sea simple, relativamente fácil de proveer en la práctica, efectivo en su operación, y además competitivo desde un punto de vista económico.Another object of the present invention is to provide a multiple packaging that is simple, relatively easy to provide in practice, effective in its operation, and also competitive since An economic point of view.

De acuerdo con la invención, está provisto un embalaje múltiple tal y como se define en las reivindicaciones anexadas.In accordance with the invention, a multiple packaging as defined in the claims attached.

Otras características y ventajas de la invención resultarán aparentes de mejor modo a partir de la siguiente descripción detallada de un ejemplo de realización preferido pero no exclusivo de un embalaje múltiple según la invención, ilustrado mediante ejemplo no limitador en los dibujos que acompañan, en los que:Other features and advantages of the invention they will be better apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment example but not exclusive of a multiple packaging according to the invention, illustrated by means of a non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in the that:

La figura 1 es una vista de perspectiva de un embalaje múltiple en la configuración abierta según la invención;Figure 1 is a perspective view of a Multiple packaging in the open configuration according to the invention;

La figura 2 es una vista de perspectiva de un embalaje múltiple en una configuración parcialmente abierta;Figure 2 is a perspective view of a multiple packaging in a partially open configuration;

La figura 3 es una vista de perspectiva de un embalaje múltiple en la configuración cerrada;Figure 3 is a perspective view of a multiple packaging in the closed configuration;

La figura 4 es una vista de perspectiva de un contenedor de un segundo ejemplo de ejemplo de realización de la invención del embalaje.Figure 4 is a perspective view of a container of a second exemplary embodiment of the invention of the packaging.

Con referencia a las figuras, el número de referencia 1 generalmente designa un embalaje múltiple según la invención.With reference to the figures, the number of reference 1 generally designates a multiple package according to the invention.

El embalaje múltiple 1 comprende una pluralidad de contenedores 2, cada uno asociado con al menos otro contenedor y sustancialmente formado de forma complementaria el uno respecto del otro, para constituir, en una configuración cerrada en la que están sustancialmente adyacentes en una manera definida y ordenada, un sólido con ocupación mínima de espacio.Multiple packaging 1 comprises a plurality of containers 2, each associated with at least one other container and substantially formed in a complementary manner with respect to the another, to constitute, in a closed configuration in which they are substantially adjacent in a defined and orderly manner, a solid with minimal space occupation.

Dicho sólido puede ser de cualquier tipo, por ejemplo poliédrico, regular, irregular o incluso una esfera, un elipsoide y otros.Said solid can be of any type, for polyhedral example, regular, irregular or even a sphere, a ellipsoid and others.

En el ejemplo de realización ilustrado en las figuras, que es absolutamente no limitador, el embalaje múltiple 1, en la citada configuración cerrada, está formado como un cubo.In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in the figures, which is absolutely non-limiting, multiple packaging 1, In the aforementioned closed configuration, it is formed as a cube.

Cada uno de los 6 contenedores ejemplares 2 que componen el embalaje 1 comprende una cara externa, que forma un lado 3 del cubo, y al menos un borde del lado 3 es compartido con otro contenedor 2.Each of the 6 exemplary containers 2 that make up the packaging 1 comprises an outer face, which forms a side 3 of the cube, and at least one edge of side 3 is shared with another container 2.

Cada contenedor 2 está formado como una pirámide que tiene una base cuadrada, pero en otros ejemplos de realización, que son completamente equivalentes, los contenedores 2 pueden tener una forma diferente (por ejemplo, pueden tener forma de pirámide truncada, tal y como se ilustra en la figura 4, cónica, con forma de tronco, y tener otras formas).Each container 2 is formed like a pyramid which has a square base, but in other embodiments, which are completely equivalent, the containers 2 can have a different way (for example, they can be shaped like a pyramid truncated, as illustrated in figure 4, conical, shaped trunk, and have other shapes).

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Convenientemente, cada contenedor 2 comprende una porción separable que permite el acceso a su interior, y por ejemplo los lados 3 comprenden al menos una porción separable o también pueden ser completamente separables con el fin de acceder al interior del contenedor respectivo 2.Conveniently, each container 2 comprises a separable portion that allows access to its interior, and by example the sides 3 comprise at least a separable portion or they can also be completely separable in order to access the inside the respective container 2.

En el ejemplo de realización ilustrado en la figura 4, la porción separable puede estar constituida por la cara del extremo más pequeño del contenedor 2 con forma de pirámide truncada.In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in the Figure 4, the separable portion may be constituted by the face the smallest end of the pyramid-shaped container 2 truncated

Convenientemente, los bordes que se emparejan en dicha configuración cerrada, es decir, los bordes no compartidos de las caras 3, que están mutuamente adyacentes en esta configuración, pueden ser asociados mutuamente mediante medios conectores provistos, que comprenden por ejemplo uniones adhesivas separables provistas a lo largo de dichos bordes, o incluso etiquetas adhesivas distribuidas a lo largo de dichos bordes.Conveniently, the edges that match in said closed configuration, that is, the unshared edges of faces 3, which are mutually adjacent in this configuration, they can be associated with each other through connecting means provided, comprising for example separable adhesive joints provided along said edges, or even adhesive labels distributed along said edges.

Ventajosamente, los contenedores 2 pueden ser separados secuencialmente (y son por ejemplo del tipo desechable), y para este objetivo hay medios para separarlos.Advantageously, the containers 2 can be sequentially separated (and are for example of the disposable type), and For this purpose there are means to separate them.

De modo positivo, los medios de separación comprenden líneas de corte 4 provistas a lo largo de los bordes compartidos de los contenedores separables 2.Positively, the separation means comprise cut lines 4 provided along the edges shared of separable containers 2.

Los materiales utilizados para fabricar el embalaje 1 pueden ser cualesquiera según los requisitos, y por ejemplo los contenedores 2 pueden estar hechos de material rígido termoformado y los lados 3 pueden estar constituidos por una película separable hecha de aluminio, o incluso por una película hecha de material transparente, para permitir la inspección de los contenidos C de los contenedores 2.The materials used to manufacture the 1 packing can be any according to the requirements, and by example the containers 2 can be made of rigid material thermoforming and sides 3 may be constituted by a separable film made of aluminum, or even by a film made of transparent material, to allow inspection of C contents of the containers 2.

Si el embalaje 1 está diseñado para contener productos alimentarios y similares, está convenientemente hecho de un material que es específico para el uso alimentario.If packaging 1 is designed to contain food products and the like, is conveniently made of a material that is specific for food use.

Estos contenedores 2 pueden también contener bebidas, por ejemplo, y en este contenedor al menos una porción suya es adecuada para ser agujereada con una pajita (por ejemplo, los lados 3 pueden estar constituidos por una película agujereable).These containers 2 can also contain drinks, for example, and in this container at least a portion of it It is suitable for being pierced with a straw (for example, sides 3 may be constituted by a perforable film).

Los contenedores 2 también pueden estar hechos cristal y cerrados apropiadamente.The containers 2 can also be made glass and properly closed.

El embalaje 1, en la citada configuración cerrada, ventajosamente ocupa una cantidad reducida de espacio y puede ser almacenado convenientemente en estantes, neveras, muebles y similares: el usuario separa secuencialmente un único contenedor 2 (o incluso más de uno a la vez, según los requisitos), que contiene por ejemplo la dosis correcta de detergente, de un producto alimentario, y otros. Convenientemente, al menos un primer contenedor 2 puede comprender una lengüeta o incluso un hueco (ambos no mostrados en las figuras) con el fin de permitir un levantamiento más fácil del embalaje 1 en la configuración cerrada.Packaging 1, in the aforementioned configuration closed, advantageously occupies a reduced amount of space and It can be conveniently stored on shelves, refrigerators, furniture and the like: the user sequentially separates a single container 2 (or even more than one at a time, according to the requirements), which contains for example the correct detergent dose of a product food, and others. Conveniently, at least a first container 2 can comprise a tongue or even a gap (both not shown in the figures) in order to allow a survey Easier packing 1 in closed configuration.

Favorablemente, el embalaje 1 tiene una ocupación de espacio que disminuye gradualmente a medida que los contenedores 2 son separados sucesivamente.Favorably, packaging 1 has a space occupation that gradually decreases as the 2 containers are separated successively.

En la práctica se ha descubierto que la invención consigue por completo el objetivo y los objetos pretendidos. Además, la configuración del embalaje 1 consigue positivamente un efecto visual particular, que estimula el interés y la curiosidad del comprador potencial.In practice it has been discovered that the invention completely achieves the objective and the objects pretended. In addition, the configuration of the packaging 1 gets positively a particular visual effect, which stimulates interest and The curiosity of the potential buyer.

La invención concebida de este modo es susceptible de numerosas modificaciones y variaciones, todas las cuales están dentro del ámbito del concepto inventivo tal y como se define por las reivindicaciones; en otros ejemplos de realización, no mostrados en las figuras, las caras 3 pueden tener una forma circular y cada una puede estar asociada con un al menos otro contenedor tangencialmente, o incluso pueden tener una forma poligonal (por ejemplo, forma de diamante) y estar asociados mediante sus esquinas: de esta forma, el embalaje 1, en la configuración cerrada, tiene aberturas grandes, que permiten la inspección visual de su interior. En otros ejemplos de ejemplo de realización, no mostrados en las figuras, algunos contenedores o incluso todos los contenedores pueden estar provistos separadamente entre sí y estar asociados subsiguientemente entre sí mediante medios de conexión y articulación adecuados, constituidos por ejemplo por una banda adhesiva. Además, todos los detalles pueden ser reemplazados por otros técnicamente equivalentes.The invention conceived in this way is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all which are within the scope of the inventive concept as it is defined by the claims; in other embodiments, not shown in the figures, faces 3 may have a shape circular and each one can be associated with at least one other container tangentially, or they may even have a shape polygonal (for example, diamond shape) and be associated through its corners: in this way, the packaging 1, in the closed configuration, has large openings, which allow the visual inspection of its interior. In other example examples of embodiment, not shown in the figures, some containers or even all containers can be provided separately each other and be subsequently associated with each other by suitable connection and articulation means, constituted by example by an adhesive strip. In addition, all the details can be replaced by technically equivalent ones.

En los ejemplos de ejemplos de realización mostrados, las características individuales, dadas con relación a ejemplos específicos, pueden de hecho intercambiarse con otras características diferentes que existen en otros ejemplos de ejemplo de realización.In the examples of embodiments shown, the individual characteristics, given in relation to specific examples, can in fact be exchanged with others different features that exist in other example examples of realization.

Además, se señala que cualquier cosa que se descubra que ya es conocida durante el proceso de patentado se entiende que no se reivindica y que está sujeta a una renuncia.In addition, it is noted that anything that is discover that it is already known during the patenting process understands that it is not claimed and that it is subject to a waiver.

En la práctica, los materiales utilizados, así como las formas y las dimensiones, pueden ser cualesquiera según los requisitos y el estado de la técnica sin por ello abandonar el ámbito de la protección de las reivindicaciones anexadas.In practice, the materials used as well like shapes and dimensions, they can be any according to requirements and state of the art without abandoning the scope of protection of the appended claims.

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Donde los elementos técnicos mencionados en cualquier reivindicación estén seguidos por signos de referencia, esos signos de referencia se han incluido con el único objetivo de aumentar la inteligibilidad de las reivindicaciones y de modo acorde, cada signo de referencia no tiene efecto limitador alguno sobre la interpretación de cada elemento identificado mediante ejemplo por tales signos de referencia.Where the technical elements mentioned in any claims are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increase the intelligibility of the claims and so accordingly, each reference sign has no limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by example for such reference signs.

Claims

1. A multiple package, comprising a plurality of containers (2), each associated with at least one other container and substantially formed in a complementary manner with respect to each other, to constitute, in a closed configuration in which they are mutually and substantially adjacent in a predefined and orderly manner, a solid polyhedral structure having a minimum space occupancy, characterized by the fact that each of said containers (2) comprises a single external face that forms a side (3) of said polyhedral structure solid in the closed configuration, at least one edge of said side (3) being shared with another side of said containers (2), and the other faces of each of said containers (2) being arranged completely within the sides (3 ) of the solid polyhedral structure in the closed configuration.

2. The packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that each of said containers (2) comprises a portion that can be separated in order to access its interior.

3. The packaging according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that said sides (3) comprise at least one portion that can be separated in order to access the inside of the respective container (2).

4. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the paired edges of said sides (3), in said closed configuration, can be mutually associated by means of connector means provided.

5. The packaging according to claim 4, characterized in that said connecting means comprise separable adhesive joints provided along said paired edges of said sides (3).

6. The packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that said connecting means comprise adhesive labels that are distributed along said paired edges of said sides (3).

7. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said containers (2) can be separated sequentially.

8. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for separating said containers (2).

9. The packaging according to claim 8, characterized in that said separation means comprise cutting lines (4) provided along the shared edges of said containers (2).

10. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said containers (2) are of the disposable type.

11. The packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that its space occupation gradually decreases as a result of the sequential separation of said containers (2).

12. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said polyhedral structure is a cube, and in the fact that it comprises six containers (2), each container (2) being formed as a pyramid with a base square, said base coinciding with one side (3) of said cube.

13. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said containers (2) are made of rigid thermoformed material.

14. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said containers (2) are made of semi-rigid material.

15. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said sides (3) are constituted by a separable aluminum film.

16. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said sides (3) are constituted by a film made of transparent material.

17. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is made of material for food use.

18. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is made of transparent material.

19. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a portion of said containers (2) is suitable for being pierced with a straw.

20. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of said containers (2) is provided separately and is articulated to at least one other container.

21. The packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said containers (2) are formed separately and are mutually and sequentially associated by means of connection and articulation means provided.

22. The packaging according to claim 21, characterized in that said connection and articulation means comprise at least one adhesive strip.