FR2685680A1 - TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT AND PACKAGING FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. - Google Patents

Abstract

Support (1) intended to receive a plurality of similar individual packages (2), in particular forming rectangular parallelepipeds. It comprises a frame (3) for receiving the bases of said individual packages (2) defining a central opening occupying at least 50% of the surface of the base of the support (1); the inner perimeter of the frame (3) is substantially equal to the outer perimeter of the base of all of the individual packages to be supported.

Description

The invention relates mainly to a support and a packaging for

  transport for individual packaging. It is known to package goods, in particular food products, in individual packages corresponding to the quantum of goods offered for sale to customers. These individual packages are grouped together in transport packaging, mainly using cardboard boxes, or shrink or stretch films In distribution centers, especially self-service, transport packaging is opened for manual shelving of individual packaging, one after the other

others.

  To reduce the handling time of individual packages grouped in a transport package, it is known to produce displays

  grouping a plurality of individual packages.

  However, the production of a display requires a large quantity of raw materials. In addition, once empty, the displays occupy an important place.

  before their evacuation or destruction.

  It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a support and transport packaging facilitating the handling and / or transport of individual packages made from a small quantity of raw materials and which, once empty, occupies a

low volume.

  It is also an object of the invention to provide

easy to open packaging.

  It is, again, an object of the invention to provide a package of which one element, advantageously the base, forms a support for individual packages that it is

fit to receive.

  The support according to the invention, intended to receive a plurality of similar individual packages, in particular forming rectangular parallelepipeds, is characterized in that it comprises a frame for receiving the bases of said individual packages defining a central opening occupying at least 50 % of the surface of the base of the support, in that the inside perimeter of the frame is substantially equal to the outside perimeter of the base of all of the individual packages to be supported and in that said frame has at least one contact zone with the base

of each individual package.

  The packaging according to the invention, for packaging a plurality of similar individual packages, in particular forming rectangular parallelepipeds, is characterized in that it comprises a support according to the invention secured to means for holding the individual packages covering all the edges of

  all of the individual packaging.

  The invention will be better understood by means of the

  description below and attached figures, given

  as nonlimiting examples, among which: FIG. 1 is an axonometry of an embodiment of a support according to the present invention; Figure 2 is an axonometry of the support of Figure 1 filled with individual packages; Figure 3 is an axonometry of a first embodiment of a transport packaging according to the present invention; Figure 4 is an axonometry of a second embodiment of a package according to the present invention; Figure 5 is an axonometry of a third embodiment of a packaging of

  transport according to the present invention.

  In Figures 1 to 5, we used the same

  references to designate the same elements.

  In Figures 1 and 2, we can see a

  support 1 of individual packaging 2.

  The support 1 according to the present invention forms a frame 3 comprising two orthogonal edges, in the position illustrated in the figures a first edge 4

  is horizontal while a second edge 5 is vertical.

  Advantageously, the frame is formed from an angle or L-shaped profile, the base of the L being directed towards the inside of the frame The frame 3 defines a central opening 6 The edges 4 and 5 ensure the maintenance of the individual packages 2 Thus , the base of each individual package 2 comprises at least one zone of contact with the frame 3 Advantageously, the flanges 4 and 5 have minimum dimensions making it possible to maintain the individual packages 2 For example, for a length of the rectangle of 300 mm, the two branches of the

  L will have a dimension of approximately 15 mm.

  We thus manage to minimize the quantity of materials to be used to produce the support 1 according to the present invention The opening 6 corresponds to at least 50%, preferably 70% and up to 90% of the surface of the base of the support 1 Thus, on the one hand, there is a significant saving in raw materials, and, on the other hand, the volume occupied by an empty support 1 is minimized. Therefore, the presence of an empty support according to the invention. on the shelves of a distribution center is much less of a nuisance than the presence of a display of known type Indeed, a simple frame, of reduced size and having a central opening constitutes, unlike the display of known type, an obstacle not very annoying for a customer wishing to access the individual packaging arranged on

the next support 1.

  In addition, the evacuation and possible destruction of the support according to the invention is facilitated by its low mass and its small volume. This small volume can on the contrary facilitate the transport of empty supports according to the present invention, for example

  for possible re-use.

  In the example illustrated, the individual packages 2 have the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. In such a case, the support 1 is a frame of rectangular shape. It is however understood that the frame forming for example a circle, an ellipse or a polygon

  regular does not depart from the scope of the present invention.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the support 1 is lined with two rows of individual packages 2 It is understood that the invention is not limited to such an arrangement. It suffices that the support 1 has an area contact with the base of

each package.

  The internal perimeter of the frame 3, defined by the internal face of the vertical rim 5, is substantially equal to the external perimeter of the base of the assembly formed by the individual packages 2 Any play must be less than the width of the rim 4 It is on the contrary, it is possible that the individual packages 2 are forcibly tightened by the vertical flange 5 of the frame 3. In FIG. 3, one can see a first embodiment of a package 7 according to the present invention. 3 forms the packaging base 7 The cohesion of the individual packages 2 is ensured by covering at least all the outer edges of the individual packages 2 The preferred embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 requires for its manufacture a minimum of raw materials It comprises , secured to the support 1 of the vertical uprights 8 and a horizontal upper frame 9 Advantageously, the uprights 8 and the frame 9 are made by pa Use L-shaped profiles Advantageously, a

  support 1 of figure 1 as upper frame 9.

  The packaging 7 of FIG. 3 includes a

  central opening on each of these faces.

  Advantageously, each central opening occupies at

  minus 50% of the surface of the corresponding face.

  In FIG. 4, an exemplary embodiment of a package according to the present invention can be seen in which the vertical uprights 8 have been replaced at two ends by covering flanks 10 The presence of covering flanks 10 allows, at the cost of '' an increase in the consumption of raw materials, increase the rigidity of the packaging, hide elements deemed unsightly and / or protect

  individual packages 2, in particular during transport.

  In FIG. 5, one can see an embodiment of the packaging 7 according to the present invention comprising two vertical sides 10 supplemented by an upper face 11 Advantageously, the sides 10 and the upper face 11 are produced from a sheet single folded The manufacture of the packaging 7 of FIG. 5 leads to the highest consumption of raw materials However, it is necessary to note that the economy compared to a cardboard box of the type

  known is slightly less than 50%.

  The packaging according to the present invention can be provided with stacking ears 12 such as for example

illustrated in figure 5.

  The support 1 and / or the packaging 7 according to the present invention is made of any material having sufficient mechanical resistance and in particular of cardboard, plastic or foam. The support 1 is for example made of cardboard or plastic in the variant embodiments. intended for single use A reusable embodiment

is made of plastic.

  The support 1 and / or the packaging 7 is for example produced by folding and gluing or stapling, by

  particularly hot molding or thermoforming.

  The packages 7 according to the present invention facilitate unpacking Unpacking the preferred example of the embodiments of FIG. 3 is particularly easy, insofar as it suffices, advantageously after placing the packaging in a container.

  radius, to cut the vertical uprights 8.

  Advantageously, the vertical uprights 8 are cut at

  level of the support 1 and the upper part is removed.

  Thus, the individual packages 2 are arranged in the

support 1 placed in the department.

  Similarly, the opening of the packages 7 in FIGS. 4 and 5 is obtained by cutting,

  advantageously at its base, the sides 10.

  The invention applies in particular to the handling, transport and the offer for sale of products in individual packaging, in particular of

foodstuffs.

Claims (10)

  1 support (1) intended to receive a plurality of similar individual packages (2), in particular forming rectangular parallelepipeds, characterized in that it comprises a frame (3) for receiving the bases of said individual packages (2) defining an opening central (6) occupying at least% of the surface of the base of the support (1), in that the internal perimeter of the frame (3) is substantially equal to the external perimeter of the base of all of the individual packages to be supported and in that said frame (3) comprises at least one zone of contact with the   base of each individual package (2).   2 support according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (3) is made with an L-shaped profile, the base of the L being directed towards inside the frame (3).   3 Support according to claim 1 or 2,   characterized by the fact that it is made of cardboard.   4 Support according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is made of plastic, in particular by hot molding or by thermoforming. 5 Package (7) for packaging a plurality of similar individual packages (2), in particular forming rectangular parallelepipeds, characterized in that it comprises a support (1) according to one   any of the preceding claims secured with   holding means (8, 9, 10) of the individual packages (2) covering all the edges of   all of the individual packages (2).   6 packaging (7) according to claim 5 characterized in that it has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.   7 packaging (7) according to claim 5 or 6 characterized in that the holding means are profiles (8,9), in particular in L, and in that the packaging (7) comprises on each of these faces a central opening occupying at least 50% of the surface of the corresponding face.   8 Packaging according to claim 5 or 6 characterized in that it comprises two sides (10) forming two of these faces.   9 Packaging according to claim 5, 6 or 8, characterized in that it has three sides   (10,11) especially formed in one piece.   Packaging (7) according to any one of   claims 5 to 9, characterized in that it   includes stacking ears (12).