GB2262155A - Packaging systems - Google Patents

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GB2262155A
GB2262155A GB9225035A GB9225035A GB2262155A GB 2262155 A GB2262155 A GB 2262155A GB 9225035 A GB9225035 A GB 9225035A GB 9225035 A GB9225035 A GB 9225035A GB 2262155 A GB2262155 A GB 2262155A
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container
packaging system
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William Hugh Bruce
John Pinkerton
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PLASBOARD PLASTICS Ltd
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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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
    • B65D81/26—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
    • B65D81/264—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing liquids
    • B65D81/265—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing liquids the absorbent being placed beneath a false bottom
    • 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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/003—Articles enclosed in rigid or semi-rigid containers, the whole being wrapped
    • 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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/18—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
    • B65D81/20—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
    • B65D81/2007—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas under vacuum
    • B65D81/2015—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas under vacuum in an at least partially rigid container
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/02—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
    • F25D3/06—Movable containers
    • F25D3/08—Movable containers portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/081—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid using ice cubes or crushed ice
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/804—Boxes

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Abstract

The packaging system comprises an insulating container 1 moulded from one piece of expanded polystyrene with a lid 2 secured by a positive lid lock 3. The container 1 may be enclosed in an outer membrane 4. Inside the container 1 is a raised floor 6, below which is a fluid collecting chamber 7 containing a highly absorbent material 8. The product to be transported is placed in the container 1 on the raised floor 6 and surrounded in ice to preserve the product. The lid is then placed on the container and the closed container is then optionally placed in an outer membrane 4 in the form of a shrink- wrapped bag. The product may now be transported in airfreight or by other means without fear of leakage. <IMAGE>

Description

"Packaging Svstem" This invention relates to a packaging system.
This invention is particularly, but not exclusively, for use in the transportation of food products at low temperatures.
There are stringent regulations in force relating to air freighting of fresh food products such as fish, when ice is used to preserve the product during transit. These regulations seek to ensure that no liquid leakage occurs from the containers used in transporting the product. Previously proposed containers have not been entirely effective in preventing fluid leakage.
The insulating properties required of packaging when transporting products in ice often result in voluminous packaging.
Large quantities of ice are also used to overcome any shortfall in insulation. When transporting products by air freighting or by other means the volume required for packaging are of great commercial importance as more compact packaging may enable more goods to be transported.
An example of a previous packaging system is given in UK Patent 2,194,220 B. Where absorbent pads are placed under the product container and enclosed in an outer box of foldable material. The outer box of such a system is often labour intensive to erect and pack.
It is an object of the present invention to obviate or mitigate the disadvantages of hitherto proposed containers.
According to the present invention there is provided a packaging system for use in transporting products at low temperatures comprising an insulated material container having an opening provided with sealing means in the form of a lid and having a sheet material forming a raised floor for said container for supporting a product above the base of said container and forming a fluid collecting chamber inside said container. Preferably, said container is provided with a vacuum and heat sealed outer membrane.
Preferably also, the container is formed of moulded expanded polystyrene with rounded corners to prevent break off of the corners or puncture of the outer membrane and with a ridge moulded in the base of the container or other means to support the raised floor.
Other materials may be used with the appropriate insulating properties.
Preferably also, the container has a positive lid lock or sealing means to secure the lid of the container and to provide added strength to the container.
Preferably, the raised floor is formed of Correx
material or a similar sheet material with a non-abrasive surface (to protect the contents of the container) and with hygienic, non-absorbent properties.
Preferably, the fluid collecting chamber under the raised floor contains an absorbent material such as Zorbplas pad to absorb excess fluids and ice melt water which drain through to the chamber. The fluids are held inside the container where they may be effective as a coolant. The absorbent material may also substantially prevent fluid seeping through the container base.
Preferably, the container's outer membrane is of 120 micron polyvinyl chloride or a material with similar flexible, hermetically and heat sealable properties.
The packaging is sealed in order to render the packaging hygienic as no fluids may escape, to add further insulating properties, and in order to secure the packaging from unauthorised tampering.
An embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 is a perspective cross section of the packaging system in accordance with the present invention; Fig. 2 is a perspective view with a partial cross section of the container of Fig. 1; and Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the opened container of Fig. 1 and 2.
Referring to the drawings there is illustrated an embodiment of a packaging system for use in transporting products which require to be packed with ice as a preservative, in particular food products such as fresh fish.
The packaging system illustrated involves an insulating container 1 moulded from one piece of expanded polystyrene with a lid 2 secured by a positive lid lock 3. The container 1 is enclosed in an outer membrane 4 which has a sealing valve 5. Inside the container 1 is
a raised floor 6, of Corrextmaterial supported by a raised ridge moulded in the container. Under the raised floor 6 is a fluid collecting chamber 7 containing a highly absorbent material in the form of Zorbplas pads 8.
The product to be transported is placed in the container 1 on the raised floor 6 and surrounded in ice
to preserve the product The Correx/material used for the raised floor 6 protects the product with its non-abrasive surface, for example, if the product is fresh fish the fish are not descaled or harmed in any way by the surface of the floor. The lid is then placed on the container and the closed container is then optionally placed in an outer member of 120 micron polyvinyl chloride 4, in the form of a bag. The outer membrane 4 is vacuum and heat sealed by a valve 5, shrink wrapping the container 1. The product may now be transported in airfreight or by other means without fear of leakage.
During transportation the ice gradually melts, the melting is substantially slower than with conventional forms of packaging as the outer membrane is heat sealed. The fluid drains through or around the raised floor 6 and collects in the fluid collecting chamber 7.
The chamber contains highly absorbent material in the form of Zorbplas pads 8 which hold the fluid in the chamber 7 inside the insulating container. The chilled fluids are retained in close proximity to the product hygienically separated by the raised floor 6, but still acting as an effective coolant.
In the optional embodiment in the unlikely event of any leakage from the insulating container 1 such leakage is contained within the hermetically sealed outer membrane 4. The outer membrane 4 also prevents the odours of the products from permeating into the transporting vehicle and ensures that the products are not unpleasant to handle.
Modifications and improvements may be incorporated without departing from the scope of the invention.
For example, the size and shape of the packaging system can be varied to make the system suitable for use in other applications for transporting any product with which problems arise due to fluid accumulation during transit.

Claims (10)

1 A packaging system for use in transporting products at low temperatures comprising an insulated material container having an opening provided with sealing means in the form of a lid and having a sheet material member forming a raised floor for said container for supporting a product above the base of said container and forming a fluid collecting chamber inside said container.
2 A packaging system as claimed in Claim 1, said container is provided with a vacuum and heat sealed outer membrane.
3 A packaging system, as claimed in any one of Claims 1 and 2 wherein the container's outer membrane is of 120 micron polyvinyl chloride or a material with similar flexible, hermetically and heat sealable properties.
4 A packaging system according to Claims 12 or 23 wherein, the container and lid are formed of moulded expanded polystyrene with rounded corners.
5 A packaging system according to any one of the preceding claims, where a ridge is moulded in the base of the container to support the raised floor.
6 A packaging system according to any one of the preceding Claims, wherein the container has a positive lid lock to secure the lid of the container and to provide added strength to the container.
7 A packaging system according to any one of the preceding Claims , wherein the raised floor is formed of a plastics material having a non abrasive and run absorbent surface.
8 A packaging system as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims, wherein the fluid collecting chamber under the raised floor contains an absorbent material to absorb excess fluids and ice melt water which drain through to the chamber.
9 A method of transporting perishable floor products comprising packing said food product together with a quantity of ice in a packaging system according to any one of the preceding Claims.
10 A packaging system substantially as hereinbefore described, with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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EP0853048A1 (en) * 1997-01-10 1998-07-15 Royal Prosciutti S.r.l. Disposable package for rindless deboned raw hams
GB2334091A (en) * 1997-12-23 1999-08-11 Edwin Francis Tattam Transport container
GB2339896A (en) * 1998-07-17 2000-02-09 Edwin Francis Tattam Transport Container
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GB950671A (en) * 1961-02-07 1964-02-26 Hector Whaling Ltd Improvements in or relating to cold containers
GB997615A (en) * 1962-10-09 1965-07-07 Heinz Stanek Portable container
GB1124480A (en) * 1965-11-29 1968-08-21 Cellu Products Company Inc Food package and method
US4565074A (en) * 1982-01-18 1986-01-21 Morgan Marshall M Ice tray for use with a portable ice chest
EP0281538A2 (en) * 1987-03-03 1988-09-07 Renaco As A method for transport/distribution of products, especially sea products, and a packing means for carrying out the method
EP0281537A2 (en) * 1987-03-03 1988-09-07 Renaco As A method for transport of one-unit packed products which give off moisture and need cooling, and packings for use in carrying out said method

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EP0853048A1 (en) * 1997-01-10 1998-07-15 Royal Prosciutti S.r.l. Disposable package for rindless deboned raw hams
GB2334091A (en) * 1997-12-23 1999-08-11 Edwin Francis Tattam Transport container
US6089038A (en) * 1997-12-23 2000-07-18 Tattam; Edwin Francis Transport container
GB2334091B (en) * 1997-12-23 2001-05-23 Edwin Francis Tattam Transport container
GB2339896A (en) * 1998-07-17 2000-02-09 Edwin Francis Tattam Transport Container
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GB2339896B (en) * 1998-07-17 2001-12-12 Edwin Francis Tattam Transport container
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