PL210048B1 - Foodstuff container as well as packaging for foodstuffs - Google Patents

Abstract

A container for food products and a packaging for food products are disclosed, which includes, among others: this container. The container comprises a male body (2) having a base wall, a side wall (4) and an outlet (8) which can be closed by a closing member. It is characterized in that it comprises a first partition (10) which is integrated with the enclosing body (2), extends from the base wall to the circumference of the outlet opening (8) and is connected to the side wall (4) of the enclosing body (2) in such a way that method to define a first limited chamber (12) and a second limited chamber (14) and includes at least a second partition partition (16) which is integrated with the enclosing body (2), extends from the base wall to the periphery of the outlet opening (8) and which is connected to the first partition (10) and the side wall (4) of the enclosing body (2) so as to divide one of the first (12) and second (14) compartments into two adjacent compartments (18, 20), where one of these compartments (2) have an additional base wall (22) which is integrated with the housing body (2) and is offset in relation to the base wall of the housing body (2).

Description

The present invention relates to a food container and a food package, in particular to a container for packaging a plurality of food products of different types that can be eaten together or that can be consumed in combination or sequence.

In particular, the invention relates to a container that can be used to package several food products that complement each other, both from an organoleptic and from a nutritional point of view, and which are protected against undesirable mixing before and during consumption.

For example, food packages are known which in combination contain a liquid food such as a beverage, a solid food such as chocolate bars, or a bakery product such as slices of bread, and a creamy foodstuff that can be eaten with solids. food.

Considering the different types of food products and their physical characteristics and package proportions, these packages include a main container having a plurality of compartments, where at least one of the compartments is defined by a secondary container which is an insert placed inside the main container. To provide a sheltered space which can be adjusted according to the proportion of product contained therein, an additional container is used which may define one or more compartments independent of the volume of the main container.

A container for food products comprising a female body having a base wall, a side wall and an outlet adapted to be closed by the closure member according to the invention, characterized in that it comprises a first partitioning partition which is integral with the holding body and which extends from the base wall to the periphery. an outlet opening, and is connected to a side wall of the female body by an arc-shaped wall portion so as to define a first restricted chamber and a second restricted chamber, further comprising at least a second partition which is integral with the female body and extends from the wall base to the periphery of the outlet opening, and is connected to the first partitioning partition and the side wall of the enclosing body so as to divide one of the first compartment and the second compartment into two adjacent compartments, one of the compartments having an additional base wall that is integral with the female body and which is offset with respect to the base wall of the female body, and a side wall of the female body has at least one cutout which is defined by the arc-shaped wall portions and extends from the base wall to the mouth area of the container and which has a similar profile to the apex in the cross section of the container.

Preferably, the base wall of the containing body has an opening in a position facing the additional base wall, such that the additional chamber open towards the base of the container is defined in the female body.

Preferably, the second partition is laterally connected to a central area of the first partition and to a side wall of the female body by means of an arc-shaped wall portion.

Preferably, the container comprises a cut-out into which a C-straw or similar accessory is placed.

Preferably, the container outlet has a radial flange to which the closure band can be connected.

Preferably, the container comprises a closure member which is suitable for closing the opening of the base wall of the container and is connected to the base wall of the container.

Preferably, the container has an integrated structure that can be manufactured from injection molded plastic.

Preferably, the additional base wall of the compartment is connected to the side wall of the container and to the first partition and the second partition by means of a portion of the base wall having an arcuate profile.

Preferably, the portion of the base wall having an arcuate profile is further connected to the side wall and the partition walls by means of a plurality of reinforcement ribs.

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Preferably, the sidewall and the first partition partition include, on their surface facing the interior of the first restricted compartment, insertion means which allow the attachment of an additional container positioned in the first compartment.

Advantageously, the insertion means allows the insertion of the outlet flange of the additional container.

The food package according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises a food product container comprising a body including a base wall, a side wall and an outlet opening adapted to be closed by a closure member and a first partitioning partition which is integral with the enclosing body and which extends from the closure member. base wall to the periphery of the outlet opening and is connected to the side wall of the female body by an arc-shaped wall portion so as to define a first restricted chamber and a second restricted chamber, and further comprises at least a second partition which is integral with the female body and extends from the base wall to the periphery of the outlet opening and is connected to the first partition wall and the side wall of the enclosing body so as to divide one of the first and second chambers into two adjacent compartments, one of the compartments having an additional sub-wall. a cup which is integral with the female body and which is offset with respect to the base wall of the female body, and a side wall of the female body has at least one cutout which is defined by the arcuate wall portions and extends from the base wall to the container mouth area and has a profile similar to a top in the cross-section of the container, and the package further comprises a liquid foodstuff that is housed in a restricted compartment, a solid food item that is housed in one of the compartments, and a creamy foodstuff that is housed in the other of the compartments. these compartments.

Preferably, the package comprises a secondary container which is housed in the restricted compartment and which contains a fluid comestible and has a shape substantially complementary to the space of the restricted compartment.

Preferably, the side wall of the enclosing body and / or the first dividing partition has / have insertion means which allow the insertion of the top wall or radial outlet opening of the additional container.

An advantage of the solution according to the invention is to provide a novel container for packaging a combination of a plurality of food products, especially the types mentioned above, the production of which is advantageous and economical.

Other advantages and characteristics of the container according to the invention will be disclosed in the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are only shown by way of non-limiting embodiment.

The subject of the invention in the exemplary embodiments is shown in the drawing, in which fig. 1 shows the container according to the invention in a perspective view, fig. 2 - the container of fig. 1 in top view, fig. 3 - the container of fig. 1 in a bottom view. and Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the container of Fig. 2 along the plane IV-IV of Fig. 2.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the container comprises a male body 2 which has a generally hollow shape, preferably a cylindrical or frustoconical shape which preferably has a circular or elliptical cross-section, and a side wall 4, a base wall 6 and an upper outlet 8.

The embodiment particularly relates to a female body which has an integrated (single block) structure which is made of a plastic, preferably food-safe, such as polypropylene, and which can be produced by an injection molding technique.

The transverse partition 10 is integrated with the female body 2 and divides the internal space of the female body 2 into two chambers 12 and 14. The transverse (dividing) partition 3, which is preferably a diametrical partition in the configuration of the female body having a circular cross-section, extends vertically with of the base wall 6 to the periphery of the outlet 8 and is preferably connected to the side wall 4 of the female body by means of rounded or arc-shaped parts of the walls 10a and 10b.

A second transverse partition, which is also integral with the female body, extends from the central region of the transverse partition 10 to the side wall 4 and is connected to it, preferably by the arc-shaped wall parts 16a. The above-mentioned transverse partition 4

The line 16 extends vertically from the outlet opening profile 8, or from an area adjacent to the outlet opening profile, down to the base wall 6 of the enclosing body, so as to divide the chamber 14 into two adjacent chambers or compartments 18 and 20.

The compartment 20 has a base wall 22 which is shown by a dashed line in Fig. 1 which is connected and integrated with the partition walls 16 and 10 and the side wall 4 and which is offset with respect to the base wall 6 of the enclosing body or offset from the plane of the base wall. 6.

As shown in section in Figure 4, the base wall 22 of the compartment 20 is preferably connected to the container sidewall 4 and the dividing walls 16 and 10 by a base wall portion 22a having an arcuate cross-sectional profile in a vertical plane to facilitate the removal of the foodstuff by the consumer. with a creamy consistency, which, as outlined in more detail below, is generally intended to be placed in the 20 compartment.

The central region 22b of the base wall 22 is generally flat; it may have a defined concavity facing upwards.

The arcuate wall portion 22a of the base wall is preferably also connected to the side wall 4 and the partition walls 10 and 16 by a plurality of reinforcement ribs 36.

The base wall 6 has, facing the base wall 22, an opening 24 such that the base wall 22 of the compartment 20 or compartment, the side wall 4 of the container, the wall of the partition 10 and the partition 16 define an additional compartment 26 which is open downward. , or at the base of the female body.

The mouth 8 of the female body preferably has a radial flange 28 to which it can be connected by a glued or welded joint with a closure tape (not shown) which is generally metal and / or plastic, e.g. in the form of a multilayer laminated material which is usually manufactured in such a way as to be selectively pierced over its entire surface or at least over a defined area, for example by means of a C-straw which has a pointed end.

In the preferred embodiment shown in the drawing, the side wall of the enclosing body 2 has a cutout or recess 30 having - in the cross section of the container - a vertex-like profile or a profile defined by the arc-shaped portions 10a of the wall 4, which converge in a vertex-like manner. where they can be fitted and joined, for example with glue, the straw C is vertically oriented in this cutout in a suitable foil wrapper below the radial flange 28.

As stated above, the container is suitable for packaging food products that have different textures and that can be consumed in combination, especially a beverage, a solid food product and a creamy food product. In particular, the chamber 12, which preferably takes up approximately half the volume of the enclosure body 2, is intended to receive a drink such as, for example, fruit juice, soft drink, syrup or tea drink.

Especially when it is necessary to package the drink under sterile conditions, the drink, instead of being poured directly into the chamber 12, can be placed in an additional container, for example a thermoformed plastic container, which can be inserted into the chamber 12 and which preferably has a substantially substantially substantially complementary to the space contained in the chamber. For this purpose, it is advantageous to use an additional container which has a relatively flexible wall and which is provided with a radial flange which extends around the circumference of its outlet opening. To fix an additional container (not shown) of this type, receiving guides 32 can be inserted into the chamber 12 (in the chamber itself), which are formed, for example, by vertical rib elements and which are connected to the respective inner projections 33 (which are formed on top of the partition). transverse 10 and sidewall 4a in the area of the outlet opening 8), which can dampen the annular circumference or radial flange of the additional container into the chamber 12. The additional container may itself naturally have a closure band which can be pierced with a straw and which is connected to or welded to the periphery of the outlet.

The compartment 18 or chamber is generally intended to receive solid food products such as, for example, slices of bread or bars of chocolate, but also granulated or chunky food products such as puffed cereals, pieces of nuts, peanuts, almonds, peanuts. pistachio or similar.

PL 210 048 B1

The compartment 20 or chamber is generally intended to receive cream food products that can be combined in organoleptic terms with solid food products. To this end, the cross-section of the chamber 20 - as stated above - is generally triangular in shape with rounded corners 10a and 16a which facilitate the removal of cream food products with a spoon or spatula, or by using the solid food products mentioned above which constitute in this case, a food bar.

As previously mentioned, the single block container can be manufactured from injection molded plastic in such a way that its manufacture requires no further assembly operations.

The compartment 26, which is open at the base of the container, creates an additional limited space that can receive additional items such as, for example, a spatula or a toy, for example a so-called surprise gift. In this case, another closure member is provided, or a lid that can be released manually and that allows access to the chamber 26 and removal of the above-mentioned attachments can be connected to the base wall of the container.

In this way, the removal of the accessory from the bottom of the container is performed independently of the opening of the container, for example by removing the closure band which is connected to the outlet 8 and which is needed to preserve the food substances. This ensures a higher level of hygiene in the packaging.

The package according to the invention is therefore suitable for a type of consumption, which can essentially be defined as "food and drink", whereby the consumer is able to consume different food substances simultaneously or substantially simultaneously and - optionally - has access to an accessory or surprise that is placed in the container, before or after consumption of the food substances, and in any case independent of the consumption of the food substances.

Naturally, the principle of the invention remains the same, the forms of the embodiments and the details of the invention may be varied considerably with respect to those described and shown, while still remaining within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims (14)

A food product container comprising a female body having a base wall, a sidewall and an outlet adapted to be closed by a closure member, characterized in that it comprises a first separating partition (10) that is integral with the female body (2) and extends from a closure member. base wall (6) to the periphery of the outlet opening (8) and is connected to the side wall (4) of the female body (2) by an arc-shaped wall portion (10a, 10b) so as to define a first restricted chamber (12) and a second restricted chamber (14), further comprising at least a second partition (16) which is integral with the female body (2) and which extends from the base wall (6) to the periphery of the outlet opening (8) and is connected to the first partition separating (10) and side wall (4) of the female body (2) so as to divide one of the first chamber (12) and the second chamber (14) into two adjacent compartments (18, 20), one of of these compartments (20) has an additional base wall (22) which is integral with the female body (2) and which is offset with respect to the base wall (6) of the female body (2), while a side wall (4) of the female body (2) ) has at least one cutout (30) which is defined by the arcuate portions of the wall (10a) extending from the base wall (6) to the region of the mouth opening (8) of the container and which has a profile similar to a top in the cross section of the container. 2. A container according to claim A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base wall (6) of the female body (2) has an opening (24) in a position facing the additional base wall (22), such that an additional chamber (26) open towards the container base is defined in the female body. (2). 3. A container according to claim The method of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second partition (16) is laterally connected to the central area of the first partition (10) and to a side wall (4) of the female body (2) by means of an arc-shaped wall portion (16a). 4. A container according to claim 1 3. The method of claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that it comprises a cut-out (30) in which a straw (C) or similar accessory is placed. PL 210 048 B1 5. A container according to claim 1 The container according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outlet opening (8) of the container has a radial flange (28) to which the closure tape can be connected. 6. A container according to claim 1 The method of claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a closure member which is suitable for closing the opening (24) of the base wall (6) of the container and is connected to the base wall (6) of the container. 7. A container according to claim 1 Any one of Claims 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized in that it has an integrated structure that can be produced from injection-molded plastic. 8. A container according to claim 1 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, characterized in that an additional base wall (22) of the compartment (20) is connected to the side wall (4) of the container and to the first partition (11), and the second partition (16) by a base wall portion having an arc-shaped profile (22a). 9. A container according to claim 1 The method of claim 8, characterized in that the portion of the base wall having an arcuate profile (22a) is further connected to the side wall (4) and the partition walls (10, 16) by means of a plurality of reinforcing ribs (36). 10. A container according to claim 1 1 or 2, or 3, or 4, or 5, or 6, or 7, or 8, or 9, characterized in that the side wall (4a) and the first separating partition (10) have on their surface facing the interior of the first limited chambers (12), insertion means (32, 33) which allow the attachment of an additional container placed in the first chamber (12). 11. A container according to claim 1 The device of claim 10, characterized in that the insertion means (32, 33) allow the insertion of the outlet flange of the additional container. 12. A food package, characterized in that the food product container comprises a com- prizing body (2) having a base wall (6), a side wall (4) and an outlet opening (8) adapted to be closed by a closure member and a first partitioning partition. (10) which is integral with the female body (2) and which extends from the base wall (6) to the periphery of the outlet opening (8) and is connected to the side wall of the female body by means of an arc-shaped wall portion (10a, 10b). such as to define the first restricted chamber (12) and the second restricted chamber (14), and further includes at least a second partitioning partition (16) which is integral with the female body (2) and extends from the base wall (6) to the periphery the outlet opening (8) and is connected to the first partition (10) and the side wall (4) of the female body (2) so as to divide one of the first chamber (12) and the second chamber (14) into two adjacent compartments (18, 20), one of the compartments (20) having an additional base wall (22) which is integral with the female body (2) and which is offset with respect to the base wall (6) of the female body (2) while a side wall (4) of the female body (2) has at least one cutout (30) which is defined by portions of the arc-shaped wall (10a) and extends from the base wall (6) to the area of the mouth (8) of the container and has a profile similar to a top in the cross-section of the container, and furthermore the package contains a liquid foodstuff that is placed in a restricted compartment (12), a solid foodstuff that is housed in one of the compartments (18), and a foodstuff with a cream consistency that it is housed in the second of these compartments (20). 13. A packet according to claim 1 A container as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that it comprises an additional container which is housed in the restricted compartment (12) and which contains the liquid foodstuff and has a shape substantially complementary to the space of the restricted compartment. 14. A package according to claim 1 13. The device as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that the side wall (4a) of the female body (2) and / or the first separating partition (10) has / have insertion means (32, 33) which allow the insertion of the top wall or radial outlet flange of the additional container.