RU2644041C2 - Packaging for transported cargo - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: packaging industry.

SUBSTANCE: packaging for the transported cargo, preferably for domestic unit in particular for the fridge and/or freezer, contains at least one installed from below the bottom shock-absorbing pad and/or at least one the cover shock-absorbing pad, installed from the top, as well as at least one box, attached to the bottom and/or to the cover shock-absorbing pads. The bottom shock-absorbing pad has at least one belt on which the box is mounted, and/or the cover shock-absorbing pad has at least one belt, reaching at least the edge of the upper front side of the box, located inside.

EFFECT: cargo reliable movement without damage.

13 cl, 20 dwg

Description

The present invention relates to packaging for transported goods, in particular for a household appliance, and preferably for a refrigerator and / or freezer, with at least one bottom-mounted cushion pad and / or at least one top-mounted cushion pad, and with at least one box adjacent to the bottom and / or to the cover cushioning pad.

Such a package, known from the prior art, is shown, for example, in Figs. 8 and 9. In this case, Fig. 8 shows the package in its final installed state, and Fig. 9 shows its individual elements, as well as a packaged refrigerator or freezer.

As, in particular, it is seen in Fig. 9, the package according to the prior art comprises a bottom cushion pad 10 mounted on the bottom, on which the unit 100 stands. In addition, a cover cushion pad 20 is mounted on the unit 100 on top. 30 indicates a cardboard box bounding, or surrounding, the unit on the front and back sides, as well as on both sides.

Position 40 denotes two wrapping tapes entwined around the box 30, as well as around the bottom cushion pad 10 and the cover cushion pad 20, so that the layout visible in Fig. 8 is obtained.

In these known packages for assemblies, the cover cushion pad 20, as well as the bottom cushion pad 10 are made of styrofoam. A disadvantage of the known packaging is that the tie straps 40, due to tension, cut into the elements 10, 20 of styrofoam. In addition, it is added that the tension of the styrofoam of which the gaskets consist under the tapes 40 is weakened, as is the tension of the coupling tapes 40 itself. This leads to the fact that the coupling tapes 40 can no longer fit snugly against the box 30, and also to bottom 10 and coverslip 20 cushioning pads and can weaken.

If the tie rods 40 loosen, loading the aggregates may result in engagement with the straps 40. In addition, the cardboard box 30 due to the loosening of the tie rods 40 can slip down under certain conditions and thus suffer damage during loading.

Due to the fact that the tie straps 40 are sometimes used by loaders to move and tilt units during manual transportation, this effect also leads to weakening of the straps.

In the known aggregates shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the disadvantage is that when the aggregates are mounted on the bottom pad 10 and then stacked, pebbles or the like adhered to the bottom pad 10 installed above unit, they can get into the unit installed under it, namely in the gap between its cardboard box 30 and the sides of the unit, front or rear walls, and cause damage there.

Thus, the basis of the invention is the task of improving the packaging of the aforementioned type in the sense that it excludes unwanted slipping of the box or damage to the transported cargo due to foreign matter falling into the gap between the box and the transported cargo.

This problem is solved using packaging with the characteristics of paragraph 1 of the claims. According to the latter, it is provided that the bottom cushion pad has at least one girdle on which the box stands, and / or that the cover cushion pad has at least one girdle partially or completely overlapping the upper front side of the box.

The following forms of execution apply to the unit or to the household unit, however, they accordingly apply to any transported cargo, i.e. the invention is not limited to units or household units if the latter or their packaging is a preferred embodiment of the invention.

If the bottom cushioning pad is used with such a band on which the bottom edge of the box stands, this leads to the fact that the box itself can not slip to the bottom when the tapes are loose, so that damage due to contact with the bottom is excluded. Thus, the box due to geometric closure is insured against slipping down outside the specified zone.

If the cover cushion pad is used with a girdle, then due to the girdle that exceeds the gap when stacking the units, and under certain conditions the front side of the box, no rubbish that could stick to the bottom cushion pad of the higher unit can not get into the lower unit, i.e. . into the intermediate space between the unit and the box. Thus, the girdle of the upper cushioning pad acts as a protection for the gap, namely, the gap arising between the box and the unit itself surrounded by the box. Thus, the lining of the cushioning cushioning pad is made so that it reaches at least the upper front side of the box located at least inside the edge and partially overlaps it. The box has an outer side and an inner side facing the installation area for the unit. According to the invention, the belt reaches at least to the edge of the front side located on the inside of the box.

In principle, it is possible that the bottom or cover cushioning pads do not have any such band and are inserted into a box, preferably made in the form of a cardboard box.

Advantageously, due to the presence of the labyrinth effect or the labyrinth system between the box and the cushioning pad, an advantage can be further achieved in terms of obstructing or preventing litter from entering the area between the box and the cushioning pad.

In a further embodiment, the package is designed so that the bottom and / or cover cushioning pads at least locally in the area or in the areas where they are in contact with the tape are made with means of increasing strength and / or means are provided that prevent direct contact between the bottom and / or cover cushioning pads and the tape.

Thanks to these means, the degree of penetration of tapes into the cover or bottom cushioning padding is reduced compared to known forms of execution, or such penetration is completely prevented.

It is possible that the bottom and / or cover cushioning pads at least locally in the areas where the tie-rods fit, have clearly greater strength, for example, due to a higher density. This leads to the fact that the bottom or cover cushioning pads, at least partially, in the areas in which they are in contact with the tie strap, exhibit greater force and greater resistance than in versions known from the prior art. Thus, the loosening of the tie rods due to the flexibility of the bottom or cover cushioning pads is excluded or less likely than in the forms of execution known from the prior art. Due to the increased strength or means that prevent direct contact between the bottom and / or cover cushioning pad and the tape, the tapes cut to a lesser extent than with the prior art, and the long-term elasticity of the cushioning pad increases.

It is possible to obtain areas with a partial increase in bulk density of the material used, in particular styrofoam.

In principle, to increase the strength, it is possible to implement means in the form of built-in components of the bottom or cover cushioning gaskets or in the form of inserts or other additional elements connected to the bottom or cover cushioning gaskets.

Thus, even during the manufacturing process, cushioning pads can be made with corresponding areas of increased strength or cushioning pads can be made in the form of structural elements with uniform density and provide them at least locally in problem areas in which they come in contact with tapes or tape, reinforcing means that prevent or reduce plunge.

Preferably, it is envisaged that areas of increased strength are not present in the entire bottom or cover cushioning pad, but only partially and preferably only in areas where tapes can be expected to penetrate, preferably at critical points of contact with the tapes and, in particular, in areas in which the tape changes its direction (for example, from horizontal to vertical or vice versa). Thus, the increase in strength is preferably carried out only in the area or in those areas where the tapes have a particularly large load on the bottom or cover cushioning pads, and not in all areas in which the tape or tapes come in contact with the bottom and / or cover cushioning pad .

In principle, the invention also encompasses a combination of the objects of the invention from claims 1 and 2. This means that the bottom and / or cushioning cushioning pads can be equipped with the aforementioned girdle and additionally contain one or more means that prevent the insertion of funds or reduce it compared with the prior art.

In principle, it is preferably provided that the tape or tapes extend around the bottom cushion pad, the box and the cover cushion pad.

In one preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the box has a front side, a rear side and two side walls, which thereby constitute a circumferential formation defining or surrounding the packaged unit on both sides, front and rear. This box is preferably made in the form of a hollow body with open ends. In this case, these open ends may be closed from below by a bottom cushion pad and from above by a cover cushion pad.

In general, it is preferably contemplated that several tie tapes or other fixation tapes are wrapped around such a structure. Preferably, they extend vertically along the surfaces of the box and horizontally along the flat areas of the bottom and cover cushioning pads.

The bottom and / or cover cushioning pads may have a girdle in which the tape changes its direction, preferably from vertical to horizontal or vice versa. Areas of increased strength and / or means of preventing direct contact between the tape and the bottom or cover cushioning pad are preferably (exclusively or also) in this area of changing the direction of the tape.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the means for preventing direct contact are formed by another tape, in particular an adhesive tape or a tape containing the latter. It is also possible that the funds are formed using a pallet in which or on which are located the bottom and / or cover depreciation pads.

Thus, as an alternative or addition to partially increased strengths on said or indicated cushioning gaskets, the first step against bumping tapes is, for example, installing strong adhesive tapes, preferably having a greater width than the tie tapes.

In addition, as was said, in particular, the bottom cushioning pad can be installed, for example, in a tray molded by deep drawing, or in a pressure-molded bowl, or on it. This leads to the fact that it no longer comes to embedding tapes or tapes, and the element is made of styrofoam, i.e. bottom or cover cushioning pads, reliably protected from litter and damage. Handling the trolley for transporting bags with litter at the bottom and relatively rough handling during transportation are harmless to the styrofoam element, since these loads are absorbed by the pallet.

Preferably, it is provided that the bottom and / or cover cushioning pads are installed in a pan or bowl, preferably in a deep-drawn tray, or in a pressure-molded bowl, hereinafter generally referred to as a “pan”. Due to this, tapes, preferably made in the form of wrapping tapes, do not cut, because thanks to the pallet direct contact between the tape and the bottom or cover cushioning pad is prevented, and styrofoam or other material of the bottom or cover cushioning pad is reliably protected from debris and damage.

Damage in principle can occur when the unit is moved in a trolley for transporting bags, in the case of a clogged uneven bottom or as a result of relatively rough handling during transportation. These damages to the cover or bottom cushion pad according to the invention can be prevented.

In the case of units known from the prior art, the bottom cushion pad made of styrofoam is reinforced with a wooden frame, as can be seen in FIGS. 10 and 11. In these figures, the bottom cushion pad is indicated by 200, and the wooden frame by 300. From such a relatively expensive construction according to the invention can be abandoned.

A combination of a plastic pallet and a styrofoam cushion pad is preferably provided. A plastic pallet can be made, for example, by hood, injection molding, (two-component) 2K method or blowing method.

In principle, the pallet may also consist of a different material than, for example, metal or steel sheet, or a combination of materials.

The bottom and / or cover cushioning pad may also consist of a material other than styrofoam, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS - Expanded polystyrol), expanded polypropylene (EPP - Expanded polypropylene), foam or injection molding ingots, etc. .P. However, it is preferred to use styrofoam.

The pallet can be equipped with shock-absorbing materials, such as, for example, legs, in particular rubber legs, which serve to support the unit and cushioning. In this case, the bottom cushion pad itself can be omitted, the rubber foot or other cushioning elements form the bottom cushion pad.

These cushioning materials may be provided on the inside, on the outside, on the outside and inside, partially or planarly.

In one preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the pallet according to the invention in the bottom region is provided with openings, preferably round openings. Through these openings, a suitably molded bottom or cushioning pad can partially pass and protrude beyond the outer contour of the pallet. This leads to the advantage that the friction resistance, despite the hard and smooth pallet, corresponds to the friction of a conventional bottom cushion pad, for example, of styrofoam.

Due to this, possible problems of material handling equipment (drive friction coefficient) are eliminated.

These holes in the pallet can be made round, rectangular, polygonal, oval, linear or in the form of letters.

The location and number of these holes is chosen arbitrarily in accordance with the requirements. Preferably, it is provided that the bottom cushion pad itself, preferably styrene material, touches the rollers on which the unit moves. In this case, during operation, a quiet, stable and unhindered transportation is ensured.

On a pallet according to the invention, the company logo or advertisement text may be extruded, hollowed out, extruded, recessed or protruded.

For better differentiation during operation, for example, the color of the pallet can be arbitrarily selected. Thus, due to the different colors, for example, various types of aggregates are immediately recognized.

In one of the preferred embodiments of the invention, it is provided that the bottom and / or cover cushion pad is connected to the tray with a geometric closure, preferably by fixing. This combination can also be made using other joining techniques, such as, for example, by clamping, screwing, gluing, geometrical closure, etc.

In order to increase strength, the pallet may be provided with corrugations and / or stiffeners. The corrugations can have various shapes and arrangements, such as, for example, parallel corrugations, wave-like corrugations, and the like.

To reinforce the pallet, elements can also be nested or flooded.

Additionally, it is possible to establish various wall thicknesses, for example, thickenings in the edge region. Thus, the pallet can be made more powerful where large mechanical loads can occur.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the bottom or cover cushioning pads and / or pallets are stackable, thereby resulting in a compact design. Stackability can also be achieved by combining a cushion pad with a pallet. In general, the advantage of a small storage volume is achieved.

To ensure better mobility, the radii of the pallet and the bottom and / or cover cushioning pad may be angular, and also preferably large. At the same time, due to the larger surface, smaller radii are advantageous in terms of stability.

To optimally secure the pallet, preferably one or more T-cuts are created. For a better installation of the cover or bottom cushion pad and the pan / bowl, clamps with bevels for entry are preferably provided.

The present invention relates not only to packaging for a household appliance, but in general to the packaging of any transported cargo.

The minimum height of the belt of the pan / bowl is preferably about 10 mm and preferably 40-100 mm.

If necessary, due to the formation of the geometry of the pallet, the skew of the transported cargo or unit can be compensated. Thus, it is possible, for example, that the pallet has a slight slope.

Appropriate geometry and / or use of corrugations and stiffeners can provide material savings.

In principle, it is also preferable that one or more tie tapes with high long-term elasticity be used. If the tapes have greater long-term elasticity than the tapes currently used, this also leads to the fact that the loosening of the tapes or only a weak environment by them are excluded, i.e. that the probability of their occurrence is reduced.

It is possible, for example, to use a tape made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) instead of the currently used polypropylene (PP) tape as a wrapping tape. Such a tape has more strength, less stretching and more tension.

It is possible for the wrapping tape to have a width of more than 10 mm, preferably more than 15 mm and preferably 16 mm.

As already mentioned above, the box can be made in the form of a hollow body, on the open sides of which are the bottom and / or cover depreciation pads. In principle, it is possible for the box to have only one open side so that not both are used, but only one bottom or only one cushion cover.

In addition, the present invention relates to a household appliance, in particular to a refrigerator and / or freezer, enclosed in a package according to the invention.

Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail below on the example of execution shown in the drawings, on which:

figure 1 depicts a view of the bottom cushioning strip in perspective,

figure 2 is a section of a bottom cushioning pad with a standing cardboard box with an increase,

figure 3 is a perspective view of the cushioning cushioning strip in perspective,

4 is a sectional view of a cushioning pad and a cardboard box,

figure 5 - various types of bottom and cover depreciation pads,

6 is a view of the finished packaging according to the present invention with types of parts,

7 is a view of the protective tray for the bottom cushioning pad, as well as the bottom cushioning pad itself,

Fig.8, 9 - types of packaging in the assembled state, known from the prior art, as well as an exploded view,

figure 10, 11 - various types of bottom cushioning pads, known from the prior art, with a wooden frame,

Fig - types of pallets in perspective as such, as well as in a state of installation on the transport rollers,

Fig.13 is a perspective view of the pallet in Fig.12;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the pallet of FIG. 13 with portions of a bottom cushion pad extending through openings, and also a view in detail,

Fig - view of the region of the belt of the pallet with an increase,

16 is a schematic side view of a pallet with different bottom cushion pads or cushioning elements.

1, reference numeral 10 denotes a bottom cushion pad 10 consisting of styrofoam. A refrigerator, or a freezer, or another household appliance is installed on this bottom cushioning pad. As can be seen further in FIG. 1, the bottom cushion pad is provided with a circumferential girdle 12, which serves as a supporting edge for the circumferential cardboard box 30 as well. Enough such a design of the belt 12, so that it prevents the cardboard box 30 from sliding down.

As can be seen in FIG. 2, the cardboard box 30 according to the present invention is mounted not on the bottom, but on the circumferential girdle 12 of the bottom cushion pad 10. Thus, damage to the cardboard box 30 due to the fact that it is at the bottom can be successfully prevented.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the cover cushion pad 20 in perspective at an angle from below. This cover cushioning pad also has a circumferential girdle 22. As can be seen in FIG. 4, this circumferential cushioning girdle 22 serves to close the gap S between the inside of the cardboard box 30 and the refrigerator 100. Thus, the gap S is closed by the cover cushion 20 or its circumferential girdle. Thus, the belt 22 extends at least to the front side of the box 30 located inside the edge I. The position A indicates the edge of the front side of the box 30 outside. This leads to the fact that no rubbish, such as pebbles, can fall into the gap from above, so that damage to the unit by such rubbish between the refrigerator 100 and the cardboard box 30 is excluded.

Fig. 5a shows a bottom perspective view of the bottom cushion pad 10, Fig. 5b is a top perspective view of the cushion pad 20 and Fig. 5c is a cross-sectional view of the cushion pad in Fig. 5b.

As can be seen in FIG. 5, the bottom cushion pad 10 and the cover cushion pad 20 comprise reinforcement regions 50 extending in the region of the edges of the cushion linings 10, 20. These reinforcement regions 50 are regions in which the material used has a high density and thereby a large strength than other areas of the bottom 10 or coverslip 20 cushioning pads. For example, the bulk density of the expanded polystyrene used (Expanded polystyrol - EPS) is taken into account. Fig. 5c shows such a cross-sectional reinforcement region 50 and shows that it extends into the region of the bottom 10 or cover 20 of the cushioning pad, i.e. to the area in which the tie strap 40 changes direction.

Thanks to these reinforcement regions 50, it is possible to prevent the wrapping tape 40 shown in FIG. 6 from crashing into the bottom 10 or cover 20 cushioning pad because these reinforcement regions 50 are more resistant to the tape than non-reinforced styrofoam material.

Figure 6 shows the system according to the present invention with two spaced apart straps 40 vertically extending along the box 30. Figure 6 on the left, depicting a view of the system according to Fig.6, on the right, showing top and bottom views, it is seen that the tie tapes 40 extend along the cardboard box 30, then along the reinforcement regions 50 and finally along the horizontal surface of the cushion pads 10, 20.

The sections of the bottom 10 and the cover 20 of the cushioning pad between the reinforcement regions 50 do not need reinforcement, but may have it if this is beneficial. In principle, it is sufficient to strengthen the angular regions in which the coupling tape 40 changes its direction, as can be seen in FIG. 6.

In another preferred embodiment, to protect the bottom cushion pad, and, if necessary, the cover cushion pad, they can be inserted into the pallet indicated at 60 in FIG. 7. Such a deep molded tray, or pressure-molded bowl, steel sheet, etc. .P. can be used to install on them bottom 10 or cover 20 depreciation pads. Since the tapes in this case do not pass along the element 60 and not along the element from the styrofoam bottom 10 and the cover 20 of the cushioning gaskets, the penetration of the tapes can be prevented. In addition, styrofoam is reliably protected from litter and damage.

Structural member 60 may be an economically advantageous alternative to a wooden grillage under the bottom cushion pad.

On figa shows a pallet 400, consisting, for example, of plastic and the bottom of which is made with many regularly and irregularly made holes 410. On fig.12b shows a pallet 400 on a set of conveyor rollers 1000. On Fig.13 pallet 400 is shown in perspective in perspective bottom view.

On figa the pan 400 is also shown in perspective in a bottom view, and it is shown that in the used state of the bottom 500, its protrusions 510 pass through the holes 410, namely, in such a way that the household appliance or something like that does not stand on the pallet 400, and on the ledges 510.

15, the lower region of the waistband of the pallet 400 is visible. 440 indicates the bevel of the pallet 400 for introducing the bottom cushion pad, and 460 indicates the T-shaped cutout of the pallet 400, which serves to fix the not shown bottom cushion pad with a geometric closure. As can be further seen in FIG. 15, the pallet has a different thickness. So, for example, it is possible that the wall thickness in region A is only 2 mm, and in region B it is 5 mm. Thus, different loads or different strength requirements can be considered.

On Fig schematically depicts various shock absorbing elements indicated at 500.

The latter according to Fig.16a can be inside the pallet 400, according to Fig.16b - outside the pallet 400 or below it, according to Fig.16c - both inside and outside the pallet 400 or under the pallet 400 and can be made in the form of separate shock absorbers, such as : rubber shock absorbers. According to fig.16d is also possible and covered by the invention a continuous cushioning layer 510.

The cushioning elements 500, 510 can form a bottom or cover cushioning pad or be used in addition to them.

Claims (13)

1. Packaging for transported goods, preferably for a household unit, in particular for a refrigerator and / or freezer, comprising at least one bottom-mounted cushion pad and / or at least one top-mounted cushion pad and at least one box adjacent to the bottom and / or to the cover cushioning pad, characterized in that the bottom cushioning pad has at least one girdle on which the box is standing, and / or cover amort the insulation gasket has at least one belt reaching at least the inside of the upper front side of the box. 2. The packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises at least one tape, and the bottom and / or cover cushioning pads, at least partially, in the area or in the areas in which they are in contact with the tape, made with means of increasing strength, and / or means are provided to prevent at least partial direct contact between the bottom and / or cover cushioning gaskets and the tape. 3. The packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that at least one box is provided adjacent to the bottom or to the cover cushioning pad and / or the bottom cushioning pad has at least one girdle on which the box is standing and / or the cover the cushion pad has at least one girdle partially or completely overlapping the upper front side of the box. 4. Packaging according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the means for increasing the strength are built-in components of the bottom and / or cover cushioning gaskets or are formed by one or more elements connected to the bottom and / or cover cushioning gaskets, preferably inserted into them. 5. Packaging according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the means that prevent direct contact form another tape, in particular adhesive tape or tape containing it, or the means are formed using a pallet in which or on which the bottom and / or coverslip cushioning pads. 6. Packaging according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the belt is made circumferential, or it extends along at least one or more, preferably all sides of the bottom and / or cover cushioning gaskets. 7. Packaging according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the box is made in the form of a hollow body, on the open side / open sides of which are located and / or adjacent to them are bottom and / or cover depreciation pads. 8. The packaging according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bottom and / or cover cushioning pads are made of styrofoam, and / or the box consists of cardboard or contains cardboard. 9. Packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that the pallet is made in the form of a structural element molded by deep drawing, or an element cast under pressure. 10. Packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that the pallet has one or more holes, and the bottom and / or cover cushioning gaskets partially pass through these holes. 11. Packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that the pallet contains one or more shock-absorbing materials. 12. Packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that the pallet and the bottom or cover cushioning pads are fixed to each other by a geometric and / or power circuit, and / or a continuous connection, and / or make-up. 13. The transported cargo, preferably a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator and / or freezer, located in the package according to one of paragraphs. 1-12, and the package is preferably made so that it completely surrounds the unit.

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