US20120181213A1 - System and Method of Packaging - Google Patents
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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
- B65D81/02—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
- B65D81/05—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
- B65D81/07—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using resilient suspension means
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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
- B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
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- the present disclosure is related to protective packaging and methods.
- a suspension packaging system and method that suspends an article within a container.
- Packaging an enclosed article is an art and a science including various requirements of protection, promotion, law, logistics, manufacturing, and materials handling all combined into one. While the functions of a package are various and may include the ability to contain, carry, dispense, identify, and communicate, very rarely can one packaging structure achieve all functions and therefore a combination of more than one packaging structures are combined into a packaging system in order to meet all requirements of an article. Three broad categories cover the scope of a packaging system, primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
- a primary or first packaging structure such as a formed rigid or semi-rigid retail package such as a blister, skin, or clamshell can decorate and promote or encourage purchase of an enclosed article
- a secondary or second packaging structure may be required such as wraps, inserts, liners, foam, pads, or other materials to limit movement within an outer container for transportation and warehousing.
- a tertiary or third packaging structure such as an outside container crate, or bulk pack may be required.
- a packaging system therefore, can quickly become bulky and costly, and forbid one or more desired functions in exchange for the necessary function or primary purpose of a package, to protect an article, especially where an article is fragile and can be best protected when suspended within a container.
- suspension packages such as Suspension Packaging U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,388,701 and 5,894,932 and 5,975,307 that suspend articles inside a container, however, they are limited in materials such as they use corrugated which is a material widely used for containment and not as a protective cushioning.
- a frame is used to sandwich the article between flexible films and suspend the articles in a container. This hammock like configuration leaves the articles susceptible to vibration and the potential to reach resonance, causing damage.
- the present disclosure resolves these issues by suspending an article within a container, keeping it from receiving forces applied to the outside walls of the container, providing structural support by using an arch structure to minimize the contact area, securing it from movement within the packaging system, and providing enough spring in the packaging system to provide cushioning during an impact, drop, and vibration in transportation.
- planar materials offer low cost in shipping, warehousing, and handling.
- the present disclosure has the benefits of protecting articles from dust, dirt, and moisture.
- the present disclosure has the benefits of unlimited decoration and communication for retail and gifting. This feature is simply not present in current Suspension and Retention Packaging Systems that focus on the primary functions of protecting the articles they contain.
- the present disclosure has the benefits of unlimited materials. Several materials and combinations of materials can be used to achieve functions and features that any article would require. Thus, increasing the amount, kinds, and types of articles that can utilize the present disclosure. Because articles are different from another amount, kind, or type of article, so are the characteristics and fragileness, requiring different functions and properties from a packaging system.
- the present disclosure will be able to satisfy many more requirements than the current Suspension and Retention Packaging Systems as well as be able to receive new materials such as biodegradable materials as they are developed, thus providing a plurality of materials to properly protect and provide unlimited decoration for articles requiring advertising, marketing, and gifting, while being lower in overall costs at the same time.
- One aspect of at least one of the illustrative embodiments disclosed herein includes the realization that arch structure of material can be configured to provide positioning, cushioning, and a suspending function within the container. This particular aspect provides several advantages over the available art to provide the following objects:
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of a package assembly
- FIG. 2 a is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 b is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 c is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is an embodiment illustrating a method for assembling a package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a primary packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 5 is perspective view of a secondary packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 6 is perspective view of a primary and tertiary package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a secondary and tertiary package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a primary and tertiary gift package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 9 is perspective view of a display package assembly in accordance with the with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a display packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly with an additional absorption member in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 13 a is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly inverted with an additional absorption member in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 13 b is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly inverted in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 14 is cutaway perspective view of a package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 16 is perspective view of a package assembly particularly adapted for large and/or heavy articles in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 17 is cross-sectional view of a package assembly particularly adapted for large and/or heavy articles in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 18 is view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a packaging assembly having cutouts in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a packaging assembly having cutouts in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having adhesive features in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having locking features in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 23 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly with extended portions in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having storage for hardware and accessories in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 25 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having angled portions in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 26 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having structural features in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 27 a is a top view of a packaging assembly showing assembly members side by side in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 27 b is a top view of a packaging assembly showing assembly members side by side having decorative features in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 27 c is a top view of a packaging assembly showing assembly members side by side having decorative features, decorative, structural, cushioning, and cutouts properties in accordance with the present Disclosure;
- FIG. 28 a is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 28 b is a perspective view of a packaging assembly and container in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 28 c is perspective view of a packaging assembly which is positioned inside a container in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a variety of exemplary embodiments of single and bulk package assemblies with a single packaging assembly and a plurality of packaging assemblies respectively in accordance with the present Disclosure;
- FIG. 30 a is a perspective view of a package assembly with an inverted packaging assembly and container in accordance with the present Disclosure
- FIG. 30 b is a perspective view of a package assembly with an inverted packaging assembly which is positioned inside a container in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view of a variety of exemplary embodiments of a package assembly with an inverted packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure.
- the package assembly 10 may provide a container 12 and a packaging assembly 14 with at least one arched member 14 with an arched contour that is anomalous to the contour of article 16 , for suspending and positioning an article 16 within container 12 .
- the arched member 15 may comprise vertical portions 17 a and 17 b disposed on opposing ends of the arched member 15 .
- the arched member 15 also may suspend the article 16 away from the inside surfaces of the container 12 .
- the packaging assembly 14 in the illustrated embodiment may be held in an arched state by the corresponding sides of the container 12 .
- the packaging assembly 14 may be formed so as to remain in an arched form without external force [See, e.g. FIG. 2 c ].
- the arched member 15 may be resilient for optimally suspending an article 16 in a predetermined manner to respond to anticipated loading.
- the packaging assembly 14 may be resilient for optimally suspending an article 16 in a predetermined manner to respond to anticipate loading [See, e.g. FIG. 2 a ].
- the vertical portions 17 a & 17 b may be sized to correspond to the corresponding dimension (e.g., vertical height) of container 12 .
- the vertical portions 17 a & 17 b may also be fixedly attached to container 12 , as can be determined by those skilled in the art, as well as the vertical portions 17 a & 17 b can be removably attached to container 12 .
- the packaging assembly 20 may comprise a resilient member 22 , a retention member 26 and a framing member 28 .
- the article 24 to be packaged is shown in the relative relationship it may typically be placed, such that as the assembly 20 is assembled by bringing resilient member 22 into contact with framing member 28 , article 24 forces retention member 26 to conform to its shape to the shape of the article 24 through opening 29 a of the framing member 28 . It will be appreciated that the resulting structure, as will be fully understood shortly, provides both a very secure packaging system as well as a very aesthetically pleasing presentation of the article to the person receiving the article.
- the resilient member 22 may comprise fold lines 23 to direct folding along said line during assembly.
- the resilient member may be made from any suitable material or combination of materials.
- the following materials may be selected by those skilled in the art in accordance with the present disclosure: paper, pulp, mesh, weave, metal, polymer, copolymer, laminate, composite or fiber (including materials not already available which, when not already rigid are flexible and/or semi-rigid will bend and which, when are rigid or formed to bend) as well as any polymer, copolymer, laminate, mesh or flexible film, including materials not already available with tear resistance, resilience, memory.
- the recited examples of materials are not intended to be limiting but rather exemplary of the myriad of possibilities.
- Very heavy articles to be contained may require a resilient member to be made of suitable materials such as a metal (e.g., structural steel) or a synthetic material (e.g., carbon fiber composite) to provide proper strength, and which may be formed to bend at fold lines 23 .
- suitable materials such as a metal (e.g., structural steel) or a synthetic material (e.g., carbon fiber composite) to provide proper strength, and which may be formed to bend at fold lines 23 .
- the resilient member 22 may be made of several layers and/or a plurality of resilient members 22 in order to fine tune its functional properties.
- resilient member 22 may also comprise one or more opening 29 c therein.
- the opening 29 c may be sized such that it corresponds to portions of the article 24 .
- the opening 29 c may include complex shapes corresponding to the complex shapes any article to be contained.
- the resilient member 22 may have decorative elements provided thereon for improving further the aesthetic impression made during presentation of the article 24 to an recipient of the article.
- the resilient member 22 may have instructions or article information printed thereon or decorative indicia placed thereon.
- the retention member 26 may comprise fold lines 23 to direct folding along said line during assembly.
- the retention member 26 may be made from any suitable material or combination of materials.
- the following materials may be selected by those skilled in the art in accordance with the present disclosure: paper, pulp, mesh, weave, metal, polymer, copolymer, laminate, composite or fiber (including materials not already available which, when not already rigid are flexible and/or semi-rigid will bend and which, when are rigid or formed to bend) as well as any polymer, copolymer, laminate, mesh or flexible film, including materials not already available with tear resistance, resilience, memory.
- the recited examples of materials are not intended to be limiting but rather exemplary of the myriad of possibilities. Very heavy articles to be contained may require a retention member to be made of suitable materials such as a thermoformed polymer to provide proper strength, and which may be formed to bend or scored to fold at fold lines 23 .
- the retention member 26 may be made of several layers and/or a plurality of retention members 26 in order to fine tune its functional properties.
- the present disclosure makes clear that effective tear resistance, elasticity, and/or tensile strength may be achieved using several layers of varying materials to adjust and tune the characteristics of the retention member 26 to an optimum value in accordance with the application to which the structure is to be placed.
- retention member 26 may also comprise one or more opening 29 b therein.
- the opening 29 b may be sized such that it corresponds to portions of the article 24 .
- the opening 29 b may include complex shapes corresponding to the complex shapes any article to be contained.
- the retention member 26 may have decorative elements provided thereon for improving further the aesthetic impression made during presentation of the article 24 to an recipient of the article.
- the retention member 26 may have instructions or article information printed thereon or decorative indicia placed thereon.
- the framing member 28 may comprise fold lines 23 to direct folding along said line during assembly.
- the framing member 28 may also be made from any suitable material or combination of materials.
- the following materials may be selected by those skilled in the art in accordance with the present disclosure: paper, pulp, metal, polymer, copolymer, laminate, composite or fiber (including materials not already available which, when not already rigid are flexible and/or semi-rigid will bend and which, when are rigid or formed to bend), as well as any polymer, copolymer, laminate, mesh or flexible film (including materials not already available with tear resistance, resilience, memory).
- the recited examples of materials are not intended to be limiting but rather exemplary of possibilities of materials options.
- a framing member 28 be made of suitable materials such as a metal (e.g., structural steel) or a synthetic material (e.g., carbon fiber composite) to provide proper strength. It should also be noted that the framing member 28 may be made of several layers and/or a plurality of framing members 28 in order to aid in fine tuning the functional properties. For example, materials can be combined as separate components of the framing member 28 . The present disclosure makes clear that effective printing and advertising may be achieved using several layers of varying materials to adjust and tune the characteristics of the framing members 28 to an optimum value in accordance with the application to which the structure is to be placed.
- framing member 28 may also comprise one or more opening 29 a therein.
- the opening 29 a may be sized such that it corresponds to the article 24 .
- the opening 29 a may include complex shapes corresponding to the complex shapes any article to be contained, such as the article 24 .
- the framing member 28 may have decorative elements provided thereon for improving further the aesthetic impression made during presentation of the article 24 to an recipient of the article.
- the framing member 28 may have instructions or article information printed thereon or decorative indicia placed thereon.
- the packaging assembly 21 may comprise a retention member 21 a .
- the Retention member may comprise a portion 21 b formed.
- the retention member 21 may comprise fold lines 21 c to direct folding along said line during assembly.
- the packaging assembly 25 may comprise a formed arched member 25 a , a formed retention member 25 b , and a formed frame member 25 c.
- FIG. 3 there is represented an illustrative method of assembling a package assembly 30 .
- the process represented by the structures indicated at 31 illustrates the components of a packaging assembly having resilient member 31 a , article 31 b , retention member 31 c and framing member 31 d being readied for use.
- the process represented at 31 comprises placing an article 31 b onto the resilient member 31 a .
- the retention member 31 c is laid over the article 31 a and the framing member 31 d is then positioned over the retention member 31 c such that an opening in the framing member 31 d is positioned over the article 31 b.
- the process represented by the structures indicated at 32 is illustrative of a process of compressing the components together.
- the process comprises with the opening in framing member 32 d directly over article 32 b , the framing member 32 d is pressed toward the resilient member 32 a until the members are substantially touching over a substantial part of there opposing faces.
- article 32 b protrudes though the opening in framing member 32 d , thereby causing the deformation of the retention member 32 c .
- the deformation of the retention member 32 c is constrained by both to shape of the article 32 b and the opening in 32 d , thereby creating a pocket around the article 32 b , holding it in place for suspension and display.
- the result is a packaging assembly 32 n .
- “n” is used to represent the combination of “a, b, c, and d.”
- the packaging assembly 32 n is folded along fold lines 33 e creating vertical portions in the packaging assembly 33 n disposed on either end of the center portion 33 g .
- the folds may be folded to 90 degrees, and it is also consistent with the disclosure to have angles greater or less than 90 degrees.
- an arching portion 34 f is formed in packaging assembly 34 n .
- the arch may be held in a arched state by the corresponding sides of the container.
- the arch may be formed so as to remain in an arched form without external force.
- the arch may be pre-tensioned for optimally suspending in a predetermined manner to respond to anticipated loading.
- the packaging assembly 35 n is placed into a container 35 e forming package assembly 30 .
- the container 35 e may provide compressive force as an aid in holding the packaging assembly in and arched configuration.
- Other methods that interchange or slightly modify one or more processes are within the scope of this application.
- the packaging assembly 40 may provide features to aid in display and presentation of article 44 such as a hang tab 42 for hanging in commonly used display structures.
- the packaging assembly 40 may desirably be the primary packaging of an article 44 .
- the primary packaging of an article would be a packaging assembly 40 that holds the article 44 for display absent or naked of any other packaging.
- the packaging assembly 40 may be fabricated from clear materials such that the article 44 can be readily viewed within the package.
- the packaging assembly 50 may provide features to aid in display such as a hang tab 52 for hanging in commonly used displays.
- a packaging assembly 50 may be the secondary packaging of an article 54 .
- a secondarily packaged article would come in its own proprietary and/or primary packaging and would then be secondarily packaged within a packaging assembly 50 .
- the package assembly 60 may provide features to aid in display and presentation and warehousing and shipping of an article 62 with a primary and secondary packaging assembly 71 within a tertiary container 63 .
- the package assembly 60 as seen in FIG. 6 would desirably provide a centered and upright article upon opening the package. Aside from aiding in the presentation aspect of the article 62 the package assembly 60 would suspend the article 62 in the container 63 for protection. It will be appreciated that the package assembly 60 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented in FIGS. 1-3 .
- the package assembly 70 may provide features to aid in display and presentation, warehousing and shipping of an article 72 with a secondary packaging assembly 71 within a tertiary container 73 .
- a package assembly 70 as seen in FIG. 7 , would provide a centered and upright primary packaged article upon opening the package assembly 70 .
- the package assembly 70 would suspend the article 72 in the container 73 for protection. It will be appreciated that the package assembly 70 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented in FIGS. 1-3 .
- the package assembly 80 may particularly be used in a gift box arrangement having a lid 82 , container 84 and a packaging assembly 86 .
- Package assembly 86 may provide features to aid in display and presentation of an article 88 as primary packaging within a gift box.
- the packaging assembly 86 as seen in FIG. 8 provides a centered and upright article 88 upon opening of the gift box.
- the packaging assembly would suspend the packaged article within the container 84 for protection.
- the packaging assembly 86 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented in FIGS. 1-3 and that decorative and informative indicia can be added to the structures appropriate to the gift occasion.
- a package assembly 90 may be used in a gift box arrangement having a lid 92 , container 94 and a packaging assembly 96 .
- Packaging assembly 96 may provide features to aid in display and presentation of an article 98 as secondary packaging within a gift box.
- a packaging assembly 96 as seen in FIG. 9 provides a centered and upright packaged article upon opening the gift box. In addition to aiding in the presentation aspect of the article 98 the packaging assembly 96 would suspend the packaged article within the container 94 for protection.
- the packaging assembly 96 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented in FIGS. 1-3 and that decorative and informative indicia can be added to the structures appropriate to the gift occasion.
- the package assembly 110 may be used in a retail or trade show display arrangement having, a lid 118 , container 117 , display 116 , and a plurality of a packaging assembly 112 .
- Packaging assembly 112 may provide feature to aid in display and presentation of article 114 as a primary packaging within a display 116 .
- the packaging assembly may be used to attractively display articles 114 .
- the package assembly 116 may contain structures and features that enable them to be stacked or combined in a way that promotes retail floor display.
- package assembly 116 may include a feature of having a removable display 116 for displaying the contents thereof, or a removable lid 117 in displaying or in shipping.
- FIG. 11 a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 119 in accordance with the present application.
- the packaging assembly 119 has an arched member 119 a , which supports the article 118 . Where the arched member 119 a makes contact with the article 118 , there are contact points 118 a , 118 b .
- the arched member 119 a dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting the article 118 .
- the retention member 119 b holds the article 118 in place by forming around the article 118 as a result of the arched member 119 a and framing member 119 c coming together.
- FIG. 12 a cross-sectional side view of another illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 120 in accordance with the present application is represented.
- the packaging assembly 120 has an arched member 122 a , which supports the article 128 .
- the arched member 122 a dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting the article 128 . Further dampening and protection may be achieved with the addition of an adsorption member 125 .
- the absorption member 125 makes contact with the article 128 at the contact points 120 a , 120 b , adding more protection to article 128 in addition to the support and protection provided by arched member 122 a .
- the retention member 122 b holds the article 128 in place by forming around the article 128 as a result of the arched member 122 a and framing member 122 c coming together.
- FIG. 13 a a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 130 in accordance with the present application is represented.
- the packaging assembly 130 has an arched member 130 a , which supports the article 133 .
- the arched member 130 a dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting the article 133 . Further dampening of forces may be achieved with the addition of an absorption member 134 .
- the absorption member 134 makes contact with the article 133 at the contact point 131 , adding more protection to article 133 in addition to the support and protection provided by arched member 130 a .
- the retention member 130 b holds the article 133 in place by forming around the article 133 as a result of the arched member 130 a and framing member 130 c coming together.
- FIG. 13 b a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 135 in accordance with the present application is represented.
- the packaging assembly 135 has an arched member 137 a that is in contact with the article 138 . Where the arched member 137 a makes contact with the article 138 there is a contact point 136 .
- the arched member 137 a supports the article 138 and dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting the article 138 .
- the retention member 137 b holds the article 138 in place by forming around the article 138 as a result of the arched member 137 a and framing member 137 c coming together.
- FIG. 14 a cutaway view of an illustrative embodiment of a package assembly 140 in accordance with the present disclosure is represented.
- the package assembly 140 suspends the article 141 in the interior of the container 142 away from the walls of the container 142 which are susceptible to impact.
- the package assembly 150 may comprise a container 151 having flaps 152 a , 152 b , 152 c , and 152 d , and a packaging assembly 153 disposed within the container 151 .
- the packaging assembly may contact the container at contact points 155 a , 155 b , 155 c , and 155 d .
- Flaps 152 a , 152 b , 152 c , and 152 d provide a locking or affixing means at points 155 a , 155 b , 155 c , and 155 d , by impeding movement of packaging assembly 153 while inside container 151 and thereby providing more effective suspension for article 154 .
- FIG. 16 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a heavy duty package assembly 160 .
- the perspective view illustrates a structure capable of accepting hardware and mechanical and chemical fastening mechanisms and is particularly adapted for storing and shipping large and/or heavy articles.
- the package assembly 170 may comprise a container 171 having a packaging assembly 173 disposed within the container 171 .
- the package assembly 170 may comprise a container 171 having a packaging assembly 173 disposed within the container 171 .
- a packaging assembly 173 By affixing the packaging assembly 173 to the container 171 there is a reduction in the degrees of freedom within the packaging assembly.
- Mechanical fixtures 174 and fasteners 175 may provide a locking or an affixing means of reduction in the degrees of freedom and thereby providing more effective suspension in a targeted application.
- the container 171 can be fabricated from any suitable material with sturdy materials such as metal, wood, plastics and composites being usable.
- FIG. 18 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of the separated components of a packaging assembly 180 with adhesives 181 & 182 applied to various surfaces of the members.
- the adhesives 181 & 182 may provide additional means of fine tuning the suspension of the packaging assembly by locking predetermined members together thereby forcing the members to act together for a composite effect.
- the adhesives 181 & 182 can be any number of materials having adhesive properties, which can be selected and applied by those skilled in the art using the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 19 and 20 there are shown illustrative embodiment of unassembled packaging assemblies 190 and 200 having cutouts 191 , 192 , 201 & 202 .
- the cutouts 191 , 192 , 201 & 202 may aid in accessing the article, by providing finger holds by which to remove the members and thus the article, from a container. Cutouts may also be used to further secure an article in the packaging assembly and may be placed on each or any assembly member where those skilled in the art will be able to determine in accordance with the present disclosure. Additional means of accessing the articles may be tabs or loops provided on the members, and are contemplated within the scope of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 21 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 210 having extended portions 211 .
- adhesive 212 may be provided for locking together the extended portions 211 providing desirable packaging properties.
- FIG. 22 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 220 having extended portions 221 .
- a latch 222 may be provided for locking together the portions 221 providing desirable packaging properties.
- FIG. 23 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 230 having extended portions 231 .
- extended angled portions 232 connect extended portion 231 to a corresponding end of an arched 233 providing desirable packaging properties.
- FIG. 24 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 240 having a storage area 241 for accessories or non-suspended articles providing desirable packaging properties.
- FIG. 25 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 250 having an angled portions 252 with locking tabs 251 thereby providing additional means for determining the characteristics of the suspension providing desirable packaging properties.
- FIG. 26 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 260 having structural beams 262 for providing structural integrity to the container and preventing lateral bending within the packaging assembly 260 and providing desirable packaging properties.
- FIG. 27 a there is shown a top view of an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 270 .
- the top view of the packaging assembly members, 271 a , 271 b , 271 c are laid flat, and article 272 , and arranged side-by-side for allowing comparison between members.
- the packaging assembly members represented in FIG. 27 a can be readily stored in a flat and stacked relationship allowing for efficient use of the space used to store, assemble, and/or ship the members until they are needed for use, or reuse.
- resilient member 271 a may comprise article information or decorative indicia placed thereon.
- Retention member 271 b and framing member 271 c may comprise clear materials to view the decorative indicia placed on resilient member 271 a.
- FIG. 27 b there is shown a top view of an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 273 .
- the top view of packaging assembly members, 274 a and 274 b are laid flat, and article 275 , and arranged side-by-side for allowing comparison between members.
- the packaging assembly members represented in FIG. 27 b can be readily stored in a flat and stacked relationship allowing for efficient use of the space used to store, assemble, and/or ship the members until they are needed for use, or reuse.
- framing member 274 c may comprise article information or decorative indicia placed thereon.
- FIG. 27 c there is shown a top view of an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 276 .
- the top view of packaging assembly members, 277 a , 277 b , 277 c , 277 d , 277 e are laid flat, and article 278 , and arranged side-by-side for allowing comparison between members.
- the packaging assembly 276 may comprise a printing member 277 d .
- Those skilled in the art will be able to choose different materials with different properties when desired in accordance with this disclosure.
- Absorption assembly member 277 b dampens and absorbs forces adding additional protection for fragile articles.
- Assembly members 277 a and 277 b may comprise cutouts 279 a and 279 b which aid in protecting fragile components of an article in accordance with this disclosure.
- the packaging assembly members represented in FIG. 27 c can be readily stored in a flat and stacked relationship allowing for efficient use of the space used to store, assemble, and/or ship the members until they are needed for use, or reuse.
- the structures represented in package assembly 276 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 28 a there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a packaging assembly 281 similar to those represented in FIG. 27 a shown arranged ready for receiving an article to be safely stored and/or shipped.
- FIG. 28 b there is shown an illustrative embodiment of package assembly 280 with the packaging assembly 281 represented in FIG. 28 a in an exploded view showing a typical fitment of structures inside of a container 282 .
- FIG. 28 c there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a package assembly 280 which is ready to be sealed for storage or shipment which includes packaging assembly 281 and container 282 structures from FIGS. 28 a - 28 c.
- Package assembly 280 representing various decorative aspects of the packaging assembly 281 , and may include a single packaging assembly inside container 282 or as shown in package assembly 283 a plurality of packaging assemblies 281 inside container 284 .
- Decorative aspects may include color, texture, and prints, or arrangements of a single packaging assembly 281 inside a container 282 , or arranged in bulk inside container 284 , or arranged inside a container for display as indicated above in connection with FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 30 a there is shown an illustrative embodiment of package assembly members shown in expanded view ready to be inserted in an arched up configuration into a container.
- FIG. 30 b there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a package assembly 280 ready to be closed with the arched member 281 in an arched up configuration similar to the structures of FIG. 30 a inside container 282 .
- FIG. 31 there are shown alternative illustrative embodiments of package assemblies 280 similar to the structures of FIGS. 30 a - 30 b in accordance with the present disclosure illustrating various potential decorative aspects of the packaging assembly 281 .
- Decorative aspects of packaging assembly 281 may include color, texture, prints, and a singular arrangement within a container 282 or a plurality arrangement within a bulk container or display container as indicated above in FIG. 29 and FIG. 10 .
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Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/319,531, filed Jan. 8, 2009, which claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/023,396, filed Jan. 24, 2008, the disclosures of which are specifically incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Disclosure
- The present disclosure is related to protective packaging and methods. In particular, to a suspension packaging system and method that suspends an article within a container.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Packaging an enclosed article is an art and a science including various requirements of protection, promotion, law, logistics, manufacturing, and materials handling all combined into one. While the functions of a package are various and may include the ability to contain, carry, dispense, identify, and communicate, very rarely can one packaging structure achieve all functions and therefore a combination of more than one packaging structures are combined into a packaging system in order to meet all requirements of an article. Three broad categories cover the scope of a packaging system, primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. While a primary or first packaging structure such as a formed rigid or semi-rigid retail package such as a blister, skin, or clamshell can decorate and promote or encourage purchase of an enclosed article, a secondary or second packaging structure may be required such as wraps, inserts, liners, foam, pads, or other materials to limit movement within an outer container for transportation and warehousing. To further protect an article from the environment of shock, vibration, and compression, a tertiary or third packaging structure such as an outside container crate, or bulk pack may be required. A packaging system therefore, can quickly become bulky and costly, and forbid one or more desired functions in exchange for the necessary function or primary purpose of a package, to protect an article, especially where an article is fragile and can be best protected when suspended within a container.
- There are several suspension packages such as Suspension Packaging U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,388,701 and 5,894,932 and 5,975,307 that suspend articles inside a container, however, they are limited in materials such as they use corrugated which is a material widely used for containment and not as a protective cushioning. A frame is used to sandwich the article between flexible films and suspend the articles in a container. This hammock like configuration leaves the articles susceptible to vibration and the potential to reach resonance, causing damage.
- This limits the protection of the article from sinusoidal and random vibration in transportation, where the article bounces up and down with the elasticity of the film hammock configuration while in the container. Even though the suspension feature places the article within the container to protect it from impacts to the outside walls of the container, the article and/or components of an article will still receive g forces and may reach resonance while in transportation and become damaged. Therefore, where articles such as a wine glass would be protected in one of these suspension packages, an electronics article may not. In addition, these suspension packages are hard to assemble if received flat, and bulky if received already assembled causing a high price in warehousing, transportation, and assembly.
- Although the need for some structural support has been recognized as found in Retention Packaging such as U.S. Pat. No. 5,678,695 and 7,150,356, there is now the limitation of protection from too much packaging contact with the article. In attempting to satisfy the need for structural support the opposite occurs from that of the suspension package that allows space between an impact and the article. If too much packaging material is in contact with an article, shock and vibration travel to the product through the package because there is no space between the impact and the article, and again, while certain articles may do well with a Retention Packaging System, many won't, limiting the number of articles the Retention Packaging can protect.
- The present disclosure resolves these issues by suspending an article within a container, keeping it from receiving forces applied to the outside walls of the container, providing structural support by using an arch structure to minimize the contact area, securing it from movement within the packaging system, and providing enough spring in the packaging system to provide cushioning during an impact, drop, and vibration in transportation.
- In addition to those primary functions of a packaging system, the present disclosure has unlimited benefits of ease of assembly and dispensing due to the generally planar materials used to form an arch for suspending an article. The planar materials offer low cost in shipping, warehousing, and handling. Thus, constructing a packaging system from planar material that can be left in a flat, compact configuration until it is needed, results in much more efficient storage space.
- In addition to those functions of a packaging system, the present disclosure has the benefits of protecting articles from dust, dirt, and moisture.
- In addition to those functions of a packaging system, the present disclosure has the benefits of unlimited decoration and communication for retail and gifting. This feature is simply not present in current Suspension and Retention Packaging Systems that focus on the primary functions of protecting the articles they contain.
- In addition to those functions of a packaging system, the present disclosure has the benefits of unlimited materials. Several materials and combinations of materials can be used to achieve functions and features that any article would require. Thus, increasing the amount, kinds, and types of articles that can utilize the present disclosure. Because articles are different from another amount, kind, or type of article, so are the characteristics and fragileness, requiring different functions and properties from a packaging system. The present disclosure will be able to satisfy many more requirements than the current Suspension and Retention Packaging Systems as well as be able to receive new materials such as biodegradable materials as they are developed, thus providing a plurality of materials to properly protect and provide unlimited decoration for articles requiring advertising, marketing, and gifting, while being lower in overall costs at the same time.
- The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims, and nothing in this summary is intended limit those claims.
- One aspect of at least one of the illustrative embodiments disclosed herein includes the realization that arch structure of material can be configured to provide positioning, cushioning, and a suspending function within the container. This particular aspect provides several advantages over the available art to provide the following objects:
- To provide a package which suspends an article within a container.
- To provide a package which protects an article from dust and dirt.
- To provide a package which protects an article from shock and vibration.
- To provide a package which comprises a plurality of materials.
- To provide a package which comprises a plurality of decoration.
- To provide a package which provides low cost of warehousing, transportation, and assembly.
- To provide a package which displays and communicates well for retail and gifting.
- To provide a package that provides a plurality of functions such as to protect, contain, carry, dispense, identify, and communicate an article.
- Other objects, advantages, and features will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the art and upon consideration of the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments and drawings, the disclosure not being limited to any particular preferred embodiments.
- The features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a consideration of the subsequent detailed description presented in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of a package assembly; -
FIG. 2 a is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 b is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 c is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3 is an embodiment illustrating a method for assembling a package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a primary packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 5 is perspective view of a secondary packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 6 is perspective view of a primary and tertiary package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a secondary and tertiary package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a primary and tertiary gift package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 9 is perspective view of a display package assembly in accordance with the with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a display packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly with an additional absorption member in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 13 a is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly inverted with an additional absorption member in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 13 b is a cross-sectional view a packaging assembly inverted in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 14 is cutaway perspective view of a package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a package assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 16 is perspective view of a package assembly particularly adapted for large and/or heavy articles in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 17 is cross-sectional view of a package assembly particularly adapted for large and/or heavy articles in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 18 is view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a packaging assembly having cutouts in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a packaging assembly having cutouts in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having adhesive features in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having locking features in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly with extended portions in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having storage for hardware and accessories in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 25 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having angled portions in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a packaging assembly having structural features in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 27 a is a top view of a packaging assembly showing assembly members side by side in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 27 b is a top view of a packaging assembly showing assembly members side by side having decorative features in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 27 c is a top view of a packaging assembly showing assembly members side by side having decorative features, decorative, structural, cushioning, and cutouts properties in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 28 a is a perspective view of a packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 28 b is a perspective view of a packaging assembly and container in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 28 c is perspective view of a packaging assembly which is positioned inside a container in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a variety of exemplary embodiments of single and bulk package assemblies with a single packaging assembly and a plurality of packaging assemblies respectively in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 30 a is a perspective view of a package assembly with an inverted packaging assembly and container in accordance with the present Disclosure; -
FIG. 30 b is a perspective view of a package assembly with an inverted packaging assembly which is positioned inside a container in accordance with the present Disclosure; and -
FIG. 31 is a perspective view of a variety of exemplary embodiments of a package assembly with an inverted packaging assembly in accordance with the present Disclosure. - For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the disclosure as illustrated herein, which would normally occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the disclosure claimed.
- It must be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In describing and claiming the present disclosure, the following terminology will be used in accordance with the definitions set out below. As used herein, the terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” “characterized by,” and grammatical equivalents thereof are inclusive or open-ended terms that do not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method processes.
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FIG. 1 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 10 in accordance with the principles of this disclosure. Thepackage assembly 10 may provide acontainer 12 and apackaging assembly 14 with at least onearched member 14 with an arched contour that is anomalous to the contour of article 16, for suspending and positioning an article 16 withincontainer 12. Thearched member 15 may comprisevertical portions 17 a and 17 b disposed on opposing ends of thearched member 15. Thearched member 15 also may suspend the article 16 away from the inside surfaces of thecontainer 12. - The
packaging assembly 14 in the illustrated embodiment may be held in an arched state by the corresponding sides of thecontainer 12. Alternatively, thepackaging assembly 14 may be formed so as to remain in an arched form without external force [See, e.g.FIG. 2 c]. Desirably, thearched member 15 may be resilient for optimally suspending an article 16 in a predetermined manner to respond to anticipated loading. Alternatively, thepackaging assembly 14 may be resilient for optimally suspending an article 16 in a predetermined manner to respond to anticipate loading [See, e.g.FIG. 2 a]. Thevertical portions 17 a & 17 b may be sized to correspond to the corresponding dimension (e.g., vertical height) ofcontainer 12. Thevertical portions 17 a & 17 b may also be fixedly attached tocontainer 12, as can be determined by those skilled in the art, as well as thevertical portions 17 a & 17 b can be removably attached tocontainer 12. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 a, there is shown a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of anunassembled packaging assembly 20. Thepackaging assembly 20 may comprise aresilient member 22, aretention member 26 and a framingmember 28. Thearticle 24 to be packaged is shown in the relative relationship it may typically be placed, such that as theassembly 20 is assembled by bringingresilient member 22 into contact with framingmember 28,article 24forces retention member 26 to conform to its shape to the shape of thearticle 24 through opening 29 a of the framingmember 28. It will be appreciated that the resulting structure, as will be fully understood shortly, provides both a very secure packaging system as well as a very aesthetically pleasing presentation of the article to the person receiving the article. - Still referring to
FIG. 2 a, theresilient member 22 may comprisefold lines 23 to direct folding along said line during assembly. The resilient member may be made from any suitable material or combination of materials. For example, the following materials may be selected by those skilled in the art in accordance with the present disclosure: paper, pulp, mesh, weave, metal, polymer, copolymer, laminate, composite or fiber (including materials not already available which, when not already rigid are flexible and/or semi-rigid will bend and which, when are rigid or formed to bend) as well as any polymer, copolymer, laminate, mesh or flexible film, including materials not already available with tear resistance, resilience, memory. The recited examples of materials are not intended to be limiting but rather exemplary of the myriad of possibilities. Very heavy articles to be contained may require a resilient member to be made of suitable materials such as a metal (e.g., structural steel) or a synthetic material (e.g., carbon fiber composite) to provide proper strength, and which may be formed to bend at fold lines 23. - Still referring to
FIG. 2 a, it should also be noted that theresilient member 22 may be made of several layers and/or a plurality ofresilient members 22 in order to fine tune its functional properties. For example, the present disclosure makes clear that effective suspension and dampening may be achieved using several layers of varying materials to adjust and tune the characteristics of theresilient member 22 to an optimum value in accordance with the application to which the structure is to be placed. Continuing to refer toFIG. 2 a,resilient member 22 may also comprise one or more opening 29 c therein. The opening 29 c may be sized such that it corresponds to portions of thearticle 24. The opening 29 c may include complex shapes corresponding to the complex shapes any article to be contained. Desirably, theresilient member 22 may have decorative elements provided thereon for improving further the aesthetic impression made during presentation of thearticle 24 to an recipient of the article. Theresilient member 22 may have instructions or article information printed thereon or decorative indicia placed thereon. - Still referring to
FIG. 2 a, theretention member 26 may comprisefold lines 23 to direct folding along said line during assembly. Theretention member 26 may be made from any suitable material or combination of materials. For example, the following materials may be selected by those skilled in the art in accordance with the present disclosure: paper, pulp, mesh, weave, metal, polymer, copolymer, laminate, composite or fiber (including materials not already available which, when not already rigid are flexible and/or semi-rigid will bend and which, when are rigid or formed to bend) as well as any polymer, copolymer, laminate, mesh or flexible film, including materials not already available with tear resistance, resilience, memory. The recited examples of materials are not intended to be limiting but rather exemplary of the myriad of possibilities. Very heavy articles to be contained may require a retention member to be made of suitable materials such as a thermoformed polymer to provide proper strength, and which may be formed to bend or scored to fold at fold lines 23. - Still referring to
FIG. 2 a, it should also be noted that theretention member 26 may be made of several layers and/or a plurality ofretention members 26 in order to fine tune its functional properties. For example, the present disclosure makes clear that effective tear resistance, elasticity, and/or tensile strength may be achieved using several layers of varying materials to adjust and tune the characteristics of theretention member 26 to an optimum value in accordance with the application to which the structure is to be placed. - Continuing to refer to
FIG. 2 a,retention member 26 may also comprise one or more opening 29 b therein. The opening 29 b may be sized such that it corresponds to portions of thearticle 24. The opening 29 b may include complex shapes corresponding to the complex shapes any article to be contained. Desirably, theretention member 26 may have decorative elements provided thereon for improving further the aesthetic impression made during presentation of thearticle 24 to an recipient of the article. Theretention member 26 may have instructions or article information printed thereon or decorative indicia placed thereon. - Still referring to
FIG. 2 a, the framingmember 28 may comprisefold lines 23 to direct folding along said line during assembly. The framingmember 28 may also be made from any suitable material or combination of materials. For example the following materials may be selected by those skilled in the art in accordance with the present disclosure: paper, pulp, metal, polymer, copolymer, laminate, composite or fiber (including materials not already available which, when not already rigid are flexible and/or semi-rigid will bend and which, when are rigid or formed to bend), as well as any polymer, copolymer, laminate, mesh or flexible film (including materials not already available with tear resistance, resilience, memory). The recited examples of materials are not intended to be limiting but rather exemplary of possibilities of materials options. - As indicated above in connection with
resilient member 22 and/orretention member 26, heavy objects may suggest a framingmember 28 be made of suitable materials such as a metal (e.g., structural steel) or a synthetic material (e.g., carbon fiber composite) to provide proper strength. It should also be noted that the framingmember 28 may be made of several layers and/or a plurality of framingmembers 28 in order to aid in fine tuning the functional properties. For example, materials can be combined as separate components of the framingmember 28. The present disclosure makes clear that effective printing and advertising may be achieved using several layers of varying materials to adjust and tune the characteristics of the framingmembers 28 to an optimum value in accordance with the application to which the structure is to be placed. - Continuing to refer to
FIG. 2 a, framingmember 28 may also comprise one or more opening 29 a therein. The opening 29 a may be sized such that it corresponds to thearticle 24. The opening 29 a may include complex shapes corresponding to the complex shapes any article to be contained, such as thearticle 24. Desirably, the framingmember 28 may have decorative elements provided thereon for improving further the aesthetic impression made during presentation of thearticle 24 to an recipient of the article. The framingmember 28 may have instructions or article information printed thereon or decorative indicia placed thereon. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 b, there is shown a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of anunassembled packaging assembly 21. As indicated above in connection withFIG. 2 a thepackaging assembly 21 may comprise a retention member 21 a. The Retention member may comprise a portion 21 b formed. Theretention member 21 may comprise fold lines 21 c to direct folding along said line during assembly. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 c, there is shown a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of anunassembled packaging assembly 25. As indicated above in connection withFIG. 1 thepackaging assembly 25 may comprise a formedarched member 25 a, a formed retention member 25 b, and a formedframe member 25 c. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , there is represented an illustrative method of assembling apackage assembly 30. - The process represented by the structures indicated at 31 illustrates the components of a packaging assembly having resilient member 31 a, article 31 b,
retention member 31 c and framing member 31 d being readied for use. The process represented at 31 comprises placing an article 31 b onto the resilient member 31 a. Next, theretention member 31 c is laid over the article 31 a and the framing member 31 d is then positioned over theretention member 31 c such that an opening in the framing member 31 d is positioned over the article 31 b. - The process represented by the structures indicated at 32 is illustrative of a process of compressing the components together. The process comprises with the opening in framing
member 32 d directly over article 32 b, the framingmember 32 d is pressed toward the resilient member 32 a until the members are substantially touching over a substantial part of there opposing faces. By pressing the members together article 32 b protrudes though the opening in framingmember 32 d, thereby causing the deformation of the retention member 32 c. The deformation of the retention member 32 c is constrained by both to shape of the article 32 b and the opening in 32 d, thereby creating a pocket around the article 32 b, holding it in place for suspension and display. When the components are pressed in place the result is a packaging assembly 32 n. In the numbering in the figure, “n” is used to represent the combination of “a, b, c, and d.” - In a process for forming the structure illustrated at 33 the packaging assembly 32 n is folded along fold lines 33 e creating vertical portions in the
packaging assembly 33 n disposed on either end of thecenter portion 33 g. The folds may be folded to 90 degrees, and it is also consistent with the disclosure to have angles greater or less than 90 degrees. - In a process for forming the structure illustrated at 34 an arching
portion 34 f is formed inpackaging assembly 34 n. The arch may be held in a arched state by the corresponding sides of the container. The arch may be formed so as to remain in an arched form without external force. The arch may be pre-tensioned for optimally suspending in a predetermined manner to respond to anticipated loading. - In a process for forming the structure illustrated at 35 the packaging assembly 35 n is placed into a container 35 e forming
package assembly 30. The container 35 e may provide compressive force as an aid in holding the packaging assembly in and arched configuration. Other methods that interchange or slightly modify one or more processes are within the scope of this application. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 40 in accordance with the present disclosure is represented. Thepackaging assembly 40 may provide features to aid in display and presentation ofarticle 44 such as ahang tab 42 for hanging in commonly used display structures. Thepackaging assembly 40 may desirably be the primary packaging of anarticle 44. The primary packaging of an article would be apackaging assembly 40 that holds thearticle 44 for display absent or naked of any other packaging. For example, thepackaging assembly 40 may be fabricated from clear materials such that thearticle 44 can be readily viewed within the package. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 50 is represented. Thepackaging assembly 50 may provide features to aid in display such as ahang tab 52 for hanging in commonly used displays. Apackaging assembly 50 may be the secondary packaging of anarticle 54. A secondarily packaged article would come in its own proprietary and/or primary packaging and would then be secondarily packaged within apackaging assembly 50. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 60 in accordance with the present disclosure is represented. Thepackage assembly 60 may provide features to aid in display and presentation and warehousing and shipping of anarticle 62 with a primary andsecondary packaging assembly 71 within atertiary container 63. Thepackage assembly 60 as seen inFIG. 6 would desirably provide a centered and upright article upon opening the package. Aside from aiding in the presentation aspect of thearticle 62 thepackage assembly 60 would suspend thearticle 62 in thecontainer 63 for protection. It will be appreciated that thepackage assembly 60 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented inFIGS. 1-3 . - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 70 is represented. Thepackage assembly 70 may provide features to aid in display and presentation, warehousing and shipping of anarticle 72 with asecondary packaging assembly 71 within atertiary container 73. Apackage assembly 70, as seen inFIG. 7 , would provide a centered and upright primary packaged article upon opening thepackage assembly 70. In addition to aiding in the presentation of thearticle 72, thepackage assembly 70 would suspend thearticle 72 in thecontainer 73 for protection. It will be appreciated that thepackage assembly 70 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented inFIGS. 1-3 . - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , an illustrative embodiment of a package assembly 80 is represented. The package assembly 80 may particularly be used in a gift box arrangement having alid 82,container 84 and apackaging assembly 86.Package assembly 86 may provide features to aid in display and presentation of anarticle 88 as primary packaging within a gift box. Thepackaging assembly 86 as seen inFIG. 8 provides a centered andupright article 88 upon opening of the gift box. In addition to aiding in the presentation aspect of thearticle 88 the packaging assembly would suspend the packaged article within thecontainer 84 for protection. It will be appreciated that thepackaging assembly 86 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented inFIGS. 1-3 and that decorative and informative indicia can be added to the structures appropriate to the gift occasion. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 , an illustrative embodiment of a package assembly 90 is represented. A package assembly 90 may be used in a gift box arrangement having alid 92,container 94 and apackaging assembly 96.Packaging assembly 96 may provide features to aid in display and presentation of anarticle 98 as secondary packaging within a gift box. Apackaging assembly 96 as seen inFIG. 9 provides a centered and upright packaged article upon opening the gift box. In addition to aiding in the presentation aspect of thearticle 98 thepackaging assembly 96 would suspend the packaged article within thecontainer 94 for protection. It will be appreciated that thepackaging assembly 96 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented inFIGS. 1-3 and that decorative and informative indicia can be added to the structures appropriate to the gift occasion. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 110 in accordance with the present disclosure. Thepackage assembly 110 may be used in a retail or trade show display arrangement having, alid 118, container 117, display 116, and a plurality of apackaging assembly 112.Packaging assembly 112 may provide feature to aid in display and presentation ofarticle 114 as a primary packaging within a display 116. In a retail environment, the packaging assembly may be used to attractively displayarticles 114. The package assembly 116 may contain structures and features that enable them to be stacked or combined in a way that promotes retail floor display. For example, package assembly 116 may include a feature of having a removable display 116 for displaying the contents thereof, or a removable lid 117 in displaying or in shipping. - Referring now to
FIG. 11 , a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 119 in accordance with the present application. Thepackaging assembly 119 has an arched member 119 a, which supports thearticle 118. Where the arched member 119 a makes contact with thearticle 118, there are contact points 118 a, 118 b. The arched member 119 a dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting thearticle 118. The retention member 119 b holds thearticle 118 in place by forming around thearticle 118 as a result of the arched member 119 a and framing member 119 c coming together. - Referring now to
FIG. 12 , a cross-sectional side view of another illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 120 in accordance with the present application is represented. Thepackaging assembly 120 has an arched member 122 a, which supports thearticle 128. The arched member 122 a dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting thearticle 128. Further dampening and protection may be achieved with the addition of anadsorption member 125. Theabsorption member 125 makes contact with thearticle 128 at the contact points 120 a, 120 b, adding more protection toarticle 128 in addition to the support and protection provided by arched member 122 a. Those skilled in the art will be able to select a single layer of material, or multiple layers of the same or differing materials, from which to fabricate theabsorption member 125 in accordance with the present disclosure. The retention member 122 b holds thearticle 128 in place by forming around thearticle 128 as a result of the arched member 122 a and framing member 122 c coming together. - Referring now to
FIG. 13 a, a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 130 in accordance with the present application is represented. Thepackaging assembly 130 has anarched member 130 a, which supports thearticle 133. Thearched member 130 a dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting thearticle 133. Further dampening of forces may be achieved with the addition of anabsorption member 134. Theabsorption member 134 makes contact with thearticle 133 at thecontact point 131, adding more protection toarticle 133 in addition to the support and protection provided byarched member 130 a. As described above in connection withabsorption member 125, those skilled in the art will be able to select a single layer of material, or multiple layers of the same or differing materials, from which to fabricate theabsorption member 134 in accordance with the present disclosure. The retention member 130 b holds thearticle 133 in place by forming around thearticle 133 as a result of thearched member 130 a and framing member 130 c coming together. - Referring now to
FIG. 13 b, a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 135 in accordance with the present application is represented. Thepackaging assembly 135 has an arched member 137 a that is in contact with thearticle 138. Where the arched member 137 a makes contact with thearticle 138 there is acontact point 136. The arched member 137 a supports thearticle 138 and dampens and absorbs forces over the length of the arch, thereby protecting thearticle 138. The retention member 137 b holds thearticle 138 in place by forming around thearticle 138 as a result of the arched member 137 a and framing member 137 c coming together. - Referring now to
FIG. 14 , a cutaway view of an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 140 in accordance with the present disclosure is represented. Thepackage assembly 140 suspends thearticle 141 in the interior of thecontainer 142 away from the walls of thecontainer 142 which are susceptible to impact. - Referring now to
FIG. 15 , a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 150 in accordance with the present disclosure is represented. Thepackage assembly 150 may comprise acontainer 151 havingflaps packaging assembly 153 disposed within thecontainer 151. The packaging assembly may contact the container atcontact points 155 a, 155 b, 155 c, and 155 d. When it desirable to reduce the degrees of freedom within any system to make the system more predictable and therefore more effective for a targeted task.Flaps points 155 a, 155 b, 155 c, and 155 d, by impeding movement ofpackaging assembly 153 whileinside container 151 and thereby providing more effective suspension forarticle 154. - Referring now to
FIG. 16 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of a heavyduty package assembly 160. The perspective view illustrates a structure capable of accepting hardware and mechanical and chemical fastening mechanisms and is particularly adapted for storing and shipping large and/or heavy articles. - Referring now to
FIG. 17 , a cross-sectional side view of an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 170 in accordance with the present disclosure is represented. Thepackage assembly 170 may comprise acontainer 171 having apackaging assembly 173 disposed within thecontainer 171. By affixing thepackaging assembly 173 to thecontainer 171 there is a reduction in the degrees of freedom within the packaging assembly.Mechanical fixtures 174 andfasteners 175 may provide a locking or an affixing means of reduction in the degrees of freedom and thereby providing more effective suspension in a targeted application. By reducing the degrees of freedom within any system makes the system more predictable and therefore more effective for a targeted task. Thecontainer 171 can be fabricated from any suitable material with sturdy materials such as metal, wood, plastics and composites being usable. - Referring now to
FIG. 18 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of the separated components of apackaging assembly 180 withadhesives 181 & 182 applied to various surfaces of the members. Theadhesives 181 & 182 may provide additional means of fine tuning the suspension of the packaging assembly by locking predetermined members together thereby forcing the members to act together for a composite effect. Theadhesives 181 & 182 can be any number of materials having adhesive properties, which can be selected and applied by those skilled in the art using the present disclosure. - Referring now to
FIGS. 19 and 20 , there are shown illustrative embodiment ofunassembled packaging assemblies cutouts cutouts - Referring now to
FIG. 21 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 210 having extendedportions 211. In the embodiment ofFIG. 21 , adhesive 212 may be provided for locking together theextended portions 211 providing desirable packaging properties. - Referring now to
FIG. 22 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 220 having extendedportions 221. In the embodiment ofFIG. 22 alatch 222 may be provided for locking together theportions 221 providing desirable packaging properties. - Referring now to
FIG. 23 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 230 having extendedportions 231. In the embodiment ofFIG. 23 extendedangled portions 232 connect extendedportion 231 to a corresponding end of an arched 233 providing desirable packaging properties. - Referring now to
FIG. 24 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 240 having astorage area 241 for accessories or non-suspended articles providing desirable packaging properties. - Referring now to
FIG. 25 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 250 having anangled portions 252 with lockingtabs 251 thereby providing additional means for determining the characteristics of the suspension providing desirable packaging properties. - Referring now to
FIG. 26 , there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 260 havingstructural beams 262 for providing structural integrity to the container and preventing lateral bending within thepackaging assembly 260 and providing desirable packaging properties. - Referring now to
FIG. 27 a, there is shown a top view of an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 270. The top view of the packaging assembly members, 271 a, 271 b, 271 c are laid flat, andarticle 272, and arranged side-by-side for allowing comparison between members. The packaging assembly members represented inFIG. 27 a can be readily stored in a flat and stacked relationship allowing for efficient use of the space used to store, assemble, and/or ship the members until they are needed for use, or reuse. As seen inFIG. 27 a,resilient member 271 a may comprise article information or decorative indicia placed thereon. Retention member 271 b and framing member 271 c may comprise clear materials to view the decorative indicia placed onresilient member 271 a. - Referring now to
FIG. 27 b, there is shown a top view of an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 273. The top view of packaging assembly members, 274 a and 274 b are laid flat, andarticle 275, and arranged side-by-side for allowing comparison between members. The packaging assembly members represented inFIG. 27 b can be readily stored in a flat and stacked relationship allowing for efficient use of the space used to store, assemble, and/or ship the members until they are needed for use, or reuse. As seen inFIG. 27 b, framingmember 274 c may comprise article information or decorative indicia placed thereon. - Referring now to
FIG. 27 c, there is shown a top view of an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 276. The top view of packaging assembly members, 277 a, 277 b, 277 c, 277 d, 277 e are laid flat, andarticle 278, and arranged side-by-side for allowing comparison between members. As seen inFIG. 27 c, thepackaging assembly 276 may comprise aprinting member 277 d. Those skilled in the art will be able to choose different materials with different properties when desired in accordance with this disclosure. Absorption assembly member 277 b dampens and absorbs forces adding additional protection for fragile articles.Assembly members 277 a and 277 b may comprisecutouts 279 a and 279 b which aid in protecting fragile components of an article in accordance with this disclosure. The packaging assembly members represented inFIG. 27 c can be readily stored in a flat and stacked relationship allowing for efficient use of the space used to store, assemble, and/or ship the members until they are needed for use, or reuse. When not store flat it will be appreciated that the structures represented inpackage assembly 276 can be structured in accordance with those structures represented inFIG. 3 . - Referring now to
FIG. 28 a, there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackaging assembly 281 similar to those represented inFIG. 27 a shown arranged ready for receiving an article to be safely stored and/or shipped. - Referring now to
FIG. 28 b, there is shown an illustrative embodiment ofpackage assembly 280 with thepackaging assembly 281 represented inFIG. 28 a in an exploded view showing a typical fitment of structures inside of acontainer 282. - Referring now to
FIG. 28 c, there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 280 which is ready to be sealed for storage or shipment which includespackaging assembly 281 andcontainer 282 structures fromFIGS. 28 a-28 c. - Referring now to
FIG. 29 , there are shown illustrative embodiments ofpackage assemblies Package assembly 280 representing various decorative aspects of thepackaging assembly 281, and may include a single packaging assembly insidecontainer 282 or as shown in package assembly 283 a plurality ofpackaging assemblies 281 insidecontainer 284. Decorative aspects may include color, texture, and prints, or arrangements of asingle packaging assembly 281 inside acontainer 282, or arranged in bulk insidecontainer 284, or arranged inside a container for display as indicated above in connection withFIG. 10 . - Referring now to
FIG. 30 a, there is shown an illustrative embodiment of package assembly members shown in expanded view ready to be inserted in an arched up configuration into a container. - Referring now to
FIG. 30 b, there is shown an illustrative embodiment of apackage assembly 280 ready to be closed with thearched member 281 in an arched up configuration similar to the structures ofFIG. 30 ainside container 282. - Referring now to
FIG. 31 , there are shown alternative illustrative embodiments ofpackage assemblies 280 similar to the structures ofFIGS. 30 a-30 b in accordance with the present disclosure illustrating various potential decorative aspects of thepackaging assembly 281. Decorative aspects ofpackaging assembly 281 may include color, texture, prints, and a singular arrangement within acontainer 282 or a plurality arrangement within a bulk container or display container as indicated above inFIG. 29 andFIG. 10 . - In view of the foregoing, those having ordinary skill in the relevant art will appreciate the advantages provided by the features of the present disclosure. Those advantages comprising; cost savings, economy of storage, and the ability to fine-tune the properties of the packaging.
- In the foregoing Detailed Description, various features of the present disclosure are grouped together in single embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed disclosure requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim hereinafter presented. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description by this reference, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the present disclosure.
- It is to be understood that the above-described arrangements are only illustrative of the application of the principles of the present disclosure. Numerous modifications and alternative arrangements may be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and the appended claims are intended to cover such modifications and arrangements. Thus, while the present disclosure has been shown in the drawings and described above with particularity and detail, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that numerous modifications, including, but not limited to, variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use may be made without departing from the principles and concepts set forth herein.
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