US20200385165A1 - Foldable modular packaging, in particular for industrial products - Google Patents

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US20200385165A1
US20200385165A1 US16/955,072 US201816955072A US2020385165A1 US 20200385165 A1 US20200385165 A1 US 20200385165A1 US 201816955072 A US201816955072 A US 201816955072A US 2020385165 A1 US2020385165 A1 US 2020385165A1
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  • the present invention concerns a foldable modular packaging, notably of intermediate bulk container (IBC) type, for the packaging and protection of different products.
  • IBC intermediate bulk container
  • the field of the invention is product handling, transport and storage.
  • IBCs are used for the packaging and protection of liquid, viscous or solid products, potentially with change of state and, by extension, powders and aggregates.
  • the volumes concerned comprise the range from 50 to 1250 liters.
  • the packaging must preserve its integrity over time, for normal storage and transport use, associated with all the usual interior and exterior climate conditions.
  • the packaging which is currently available is constructed as rigid casings. It may be cylindrical or parallelepiped, in metal, sheet, or obtained by injection solutions, plastic material blowing, in order to obtain complete volume forms. It must be manufactured in specialized units, then transported and stored empty, while occupying a high volume. This, therefore, has a negative impact on the logistical chain.
  • the end user of products packed in IBC must carry out recycling, in the regulatory sense, with this packaging being transported again almost empty, in order to 25 eliminate what is considered as waste for the whole of the hollow body. This translates to processing of all of the component materials of the packaging, with a significant amount of energy and quantities of water used.
  • the packaging is reconditioned, with repair or renovation, to be used again. In the event of final destruction of the packaging, waste is generated from the total mass of the hollow body.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,002,194A describes a foldable modular packaging for transporting liquid.
  • the packaging comprises six panels that can be moved between a folded position, in which the panels are stacked on each other, and an unfolded position, in which the panels form a parallelepiped frame defining an internal volume.
  • the lower panel comprises feet.
  • the packaging comprises a flexible inner container suitable for being arranged in the frame's internal volume.
  • the container comprises a thin wall, so that when it is filled with liquid it cannot support itself without the frame.
  • the container is equipped with reinforcements to support the legs of upper packaging, when several items of packaging are stacked on each other.
  • the packaging comprises an assembly system comprising linking elements forming a pivot link between each panel and at least one adjacent panel.
  • the container fitted with reinforcements is removed by clearing one of the side panels or the upper panel.
  • the container is not retracted between the panels in the folded position. This complicates the handling and transport of the packaging, with the frame on one side and the container fitted with reinforcements on the other side.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide an improved packaging for resolving the above drawbacks.
  • the subject-matter of the invention is a foldable modular packaging, characterized in that it comprises: at least four panels that can be moved between a folded position, in which the panels are stacked on each other, and an unfolded position, in which the panels form a parallelepiped frame defining an internal volume; a flexible inner container suitable for being arranged in said internal volume; and an assembly system comprising linking elements forming a pivot link between each panel and at least one adjacent panel.
  • the invention enables to obtain multi-function, high performing and practical to use packaging, for all types of liquid, viscous or solid products, in advance of their implementation.
  • the empty packaging volume is significantly reduced during the transport and storage in reserved space phases.
  • the packaging enables the properties of all of the material contained to be preserved. Consequently, the invention enables the transport and storage to be secured in all the usual situations and climate conditions encountered.
  • the product's final geometry may be obtained manually, without tool, and with the assembled components, defining an inseparable whole.
  • the packaging or IBC according to the invention is significantly multi-purpose, adapted to all situations in the field of handling, storage and transport of liquid, viscous or solid-type products after state change, powders or aggregates.
  • the space saved for an identical volume to be packed is a factor of 10.
  • a 100 m 3 HGV truck will transport 336 equivalent 1000 liter IBC packages instead of 52.
  • the reduction in transport volumes for recycling and conversion is also possible; this is also the case for spaces reserved for storing hollow bodies. It is important to note the reduction in the associated carbon impact.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the packaging according to the invention, in an unfolded position enabling the products to be packed;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the lower part of the packaging
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the packaging, during change to the unfolded position
  • FIG. 4 is a partial cross sectional view of the lower part of the packaging
  • FIG. 5 represents two side panels, which move in relation to each other;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the packaging in a folded position
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a flexible container provided to equip the packaging
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the packaging in an unfolded position
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an opening of the packaging for emptying products
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of the opening in FIG. 9 ;
  • FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view along line XI-XI in FIG. 10 ;
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 represent two embodiments of the locking elements
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of two panels connected by rings.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing packaging of different sizes, laid out in different configurations.
  • FIGS. 1 to 13 show foldable modular packaging ( 1 ) compliant with a preferred embodiment of the invention, with its component elements.
  • the packaging ( 1 ) comprises six panels ( 10 ), a flexible inner container ( 20 ) and an assembly system ( 30 ).
  • the six panels ( 10 ) are movable between:
  • Each panel ( 10 ) is presented as a grill manufactured from metal wires.
  • the position of the frame wires may be different, crossed or alternating.
  • the panels ( 10 ) may be assembled by welding, with two wires in contacted according to a screen adapted to the efforts, defined by its chain and frame.
  • the panels ( 10 ) are treated against corrosion and do not present any roughness.
  • the packaging ( 1 ) comprises six panels ( 10 ), which enables a cube to be formed, closed on all its sides in the unfolded position, defining a casing.
  • the panels ( 10 ) are interchangeable. This significantly simplifies the assembly of the packaging ( 1 ). In practice, it is not necessary to find first the lower panel, then the side panels, then the upper panel, to produce this assembly using the linking elements ( 31 ).
  • the flexible container ( 20 ) is designed to be placed in the internal volume ( 12 ) marked by the panels ( 10 ), in unfolded or folded position.
  • the deployed container ( 20 ) presents a volume homogeneous to the volume ( 12 ) delimited by the structure of the assembled and deployed frame ( 11 ).
  • the container ( 20 ) When the packaging ( 1 ) is folded, the container ( 20 ) is retracted between the panels ( 10 ). This significantly facilitates the handling and transport of the packaging ( 1 ), in comparison with packaging in which the folded frame and the container are separated.
  • the container ( 20 ) comprises at least two flexible layers, including one non-airtight or airtight exterior layer and at least one airtight interior layer.
  • the container ( 20 ) comprises a non-airtight exterior layer, for example a fabric canvas, and an airtight interior layer.
  • the container ( 20 ) may be manufactured from Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyester (PET), Polyamide (PA), Aramid, fiberglass-based polymers and so on.
  • the container ( 20 ), notably the canvas, may comprise additives which provide protection against ultraviolet radiation.
  • the canvas may be made from woven thread and/or colored material.
  • the component material of the interior layer is chosen to be intrinsically compatible with the packaged products.
  • the container ( 20 ) comprises means for hooking ( 21 ) to the frame ( 11 ) formed by the panels ( 10 ).
  • These hooking means ( 21 ) may be fabric links, connecting the container ( 20 ) to the panels ( 10 ) with knots, enabling a complete reversible link.
  • the container ( 20 ) comprises means for handling ( 22 ) by an operator.
  • These handling means ( 22 ) may be handles attached to the upper four corners of the container ( 20 ). More precisely, the handles are connected to the upper layer of the container ( 20 ).
  • the container ( 20 ) comprises at least one opening ( 24 , 25 ) for filling or emptying products.
  • the container ( 20 ) comprises an opening ( 24 ) in the upper part for filling and an opening ( 25 ) in the lower part for emptying.
  • the openings ( 24 , 25 ) may be connected to the frame ( 11 ) via hooks ( 35 ).
  • the packaging ( 1 ) may comprise sleeve or flap-type openings to adapt the packaging ( 1 ) to the liquid or solid products.
  • the size of the openings is adapted to the intended use.
  • These sleeves or flaps may be connected by lace, Velcro, zip fastener, button, press button or hook-type devices and so on.
  • the openings may be equipped with airtight opening and closing mechanisms appropriate to the packaged materials.
  • the lower opening ( 25 ) may be blocked by a valve or plug ( 26 ), as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 .
  • the assembly system ( 30 ) comprises linking elements ( 31 ) forming a pivot link between each panel ( 10 ) and at least one adjacent panel ( 10 ).
  • the linking elements ( 31 ) form a 360 degree pivot link between adjacent panels ( 10 ).
  • the panels ( 10 ) may pivot on the two sides and not just on one side. This makes handling the panels ( 10 ) significantly easier when assembling or disassembling the packaging ( 1 ).
  • each of the linking elements ( 31 ) is presented as a blade ( 311 ) comprising a plurality of spires.
  • the spires engage two adjacent panels ( 10 ) in order to create a pivot link between the said panels ( 10 ).
  • a blade ( 311 ) is positioned at each edge between two adjacent panels ( 10 ).
  • the blades ( 311 ) are made from metal wire presenting a variable diameter and number of spires.
  • the blades ( 311 ) provide fixed but reversible multi-point links between the six panels ( 10 ).
  • the blades ( 311 ) have dimensions adapted to this purpose.
  • the ends of the blades ( 311 ) may be provided with stop shapes, to limit their travel along the edges between the panels ( 10 ).
  • the blade ( 311 ) presents the advantage of forming a fixed link but one which can be removed without using tools.
  • the assembly system ( 30 ) may comprise stiffeners ( 32 ) to fix the container ( 20 ) to the frame ( 11 ) and distribute the efforts within the packaging ( 1 ).
  • the container ( 20 ) may present brackets ( 27 ) constituting locations to position the stiffeners ( 32 ).
  • the assembly system ( 30 ) may comprise reinforcements ( 33 ) between the panels ( 10 ) of the frame ( 11 ).
  • the reinforcements ( 33 ) are presented as bars placed diagonally in the upper four corners of the frame ( 11 ) at the handles ( 22 ). Each reinforcement ( 33 ) is connected to two adjacent side panels ( 10 ).
  • the reinforcements ( 33 ) may be placed in the four upper corners and the four lower corners.
  • the assembly system ( 30 ) also comprises locking means ( 34 ) which are able to lock the frame ( 11 ) in the unfolded position.
  • these locking means ( 34 ) may comprise one part with two perpendicular branches in an L shape. This part comprises notches to work with the panel ( 10 ) wires. This part is positioned on a corner of the frame ( 11 ) and enables three adjacent panels ( 10 ) to be linked.
  • these locking means ( 34 ) may comprise a part formed from a single branch comprising notches. This part is positioned on a corner or edge of the frame ( 11 ) and enables two adjacent panels ( 10 ) to be linked.
  • the packaging ( 1 ) comprises a lower frame ( 40 ) designed to be interposed between a lower panel ( 10 ) of the packaging ( 1 ) and a standardized handling pallet ( 50 ).
  • the frame ( 40 ) has a lower side ( 41 ) comprising protruding elements ( 42 ) which correspond in size and position to the open spaces ( 51 ) in the pallet ( 50 ).
  • the packaging ( 1 ) may be easily stored and transported.
  • the container ( 20 ) is retracted between the panels ( 10 ) so that the folded packaging ( 1 ) may be handled and transported as a single part.
  • each panel ( 10 ) of the frame ( 11 ) are expanded manually, by clockwise or anti-clockwise axial rotation ( FIG. 5 ); this then enables each panel ( 10 ) of the frame ( 11 ) to be positioned in relation to the adjacent panels ( 10 ).
  • the volume marked for the panels ( 10 ) of the frame ( 11 ) at the end of the expansion is for example a polyhedron or a rectangle parallelepiped.
  • the flexible container ( 20 ) comprising at least two layers is also unfolded in synchronization with the panels ( 10 ).
  • the flexible container ( 20 ) is attached to the panels ( 10 ) by the number of knotted links ( 21 ) required for the total expansion of the container ( 20 ) during its unfolding.
  • the packaging ( 1 ) is modular, in that the panels ( 10 ), the container ( 20 ) and the frame ( 40 ) are presented as distinct modules, assembled thanks to the assembly 30 system ( 30 ).
  • FIG. 14 shows a variant of linking elements ( 31 ) forming a pivot link between two panels ( 10 ).
  • the elements ( 31 ) are presented as rings ( 312 ) distributed along the hinge between the panels ( 10 ), defined by the common director between the panels ( 10 ).
  • the rings ( 312 ) form clips which are initially open and can be closed in turn by plastic deformation along the panels ( 10 ). Once closed again, the rings ( 312 ) form loops which provide the pivot link between the panels ( 10 ).
  • FIG. 15 shows a plurality of packagings ( 1 A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 E) of different dimensions:
  • the packaging ( 1 A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 E) may be positioned in different ways on the same standard pallet ( 50 ), for example a CP3 pallet 1140 mm wide and 1140 mm long, occupying a coverage surface strictly lower than that of the pallet ( 50 ).
  • the cube-shaped packaging ( 1 E) corresponds to the packaging ( 1 ) in FIGS. 1 to 13 , intended to be placed on its own on a standard pallet ( 50 ).
  • the packaging ( 1 ) may be presented in different sizes and similar or slightly different constructions, according to a range adapted to all types of application.
  • the invention offers a first level of modularity for the construction of each packaging ( 1 ) and a second level of modularity for the layout of different packaging ( 1 ) on a storage and transport unit, standard or not, such as a pallet ( 50 ), a container, a trailer and so on.
  • packagings ( 1 , 1 A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 E) may be configured differently from FIGS. 1 to 15 without going outside the scope of the invention, which is defined by the claims.
  • the flexible inner container ( 20 ) may comprise several airtight interior layers. According to this variant, after a first product is transported, an interior layer is removed and the packaging may transport another product, without cleaning or replacement of the flexible container ( 20 ) being needed.
  • the flexible inner container ( 20 ) may be provided with an intermediate layer forming a lining between the exterior and interior layers, in order to provide improved thermal insulation.
  • the linking elements ( 31 ) may comprise a binding wire, laid along the hinge between two panels ( 10 ).
  • the panels ( 10 ) may be made with a hollow profile with a different section, in metal or in all other materials.
  • the panels ( 10 ) are identical. This simplifies their manufacture then their assembly.
  • the panels ( 10 ) do not comprise holes for the openings ( 24 , 25 ) of the container ( 20 ).
  • the grill in the panels ( 20 ) may be cut to adapt to the position of the openings ( 24 , 25 ).
  • all the panels ( 10 ) comprise holes in the center and on an edge, adapted to receive the openings ( 24 , 25 ) of the container ( 20 ).
  • the packaging ( 1 ) may lack a frame ( 40 ) for attachment to the pallet ( 50 ).
  • the packaging may be adapted in terms of cost, functionalities and performance.

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  • Packaging Frangible Articles (AREA)
  • Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
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