WO1998016428A1 - Procede et appareil d'emballage et de conservation de fleurs fraiches coupees et emballage - Google Patents

Procede et appareil d'emballage et de conservation de fleurs fraiches coupees et emballage Download PDF

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WO1998016428A1
WO1998016428A1 PCT/US1996/016247 US9616247W WO9816428A1 WO 1998016428 A1 WO1998016428 A1 WO 1998016428A1 US 9616247 W US9616247 W US 9616247W WO 9816428 A1 WO9816428 A1 WO 9816428A1
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Douglas C. Quiding
Dennis H. Mceachern
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D85/00Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/50Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
    • B65D85/505Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage for cut flowers
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B25/00Packaging other articles presenting special problems
    • B65B25/02Packaging agricultural or horticultural products

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  • the present invention relates to a flower and other botanical packaging apparatus and a process for packaging flowers (or other
  • the oxygen available for conversion to carbon dioxide can be gained by reducing the oxygen available for conversion to carbon dioxide, reducing ethylene levels to slow catalytic effects, and maintaining a higher than atmospheric level of carbon dioxide to reduce bacteriological growth. Also, the replacement of oxygen by an inert atmosphere, such as nitrogen, argon or helium inhibits
  • Modified atmosphere containers have been mostly in the form of storage rooms and portable container .vans having systems for continuously monitoring and changing the atmosphere to reduce or 30 eliminate oxygen or other gases which affect ripening of produce.
  • Myers US Patent 4,515,266 provides a package for preserving produce in a wholesome condition for an extended period of time, which is formed by a sealed container enveloping the produce and filled with a preservative gas. This gas inhibits bacterial growth.
  • the container is formed by a high barrier film which is perforated to provide a gas pressure within the container sufficient to inhibit air flow into the container and to assure gas outflow from the container to prevent its distortion.
  • the present invention relates to a process for packaging roses or other flowers (or other "botanicals”; e.g., cedar fronds, ferns) so that they are preserved in a fresh state for an extended period.
  • the process centers on a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) machine which seals the flower in a container under vacuum, and a vial which is attached to the stem of the flower and which releases a solution of preservative and rehydration materials from an absorbent medium so that these materials flow upwardly through the stem and outwardly through the pores of the flower and leaves.
  • MAP modified atmosphere packaging
  • the primary function of the absorbent material which is added to the liquid in the vial is to stabilize the liquid in the vial against the shift in pH which otherwise occurs as the tissue compounds in the plant stem begin to break down.
  • STS Aluminum or silver thiosulfate
  • the principal object of the present invention is to provide a method of packaging freshly cut flowers so that they are preserved in a fresh state for an extended period.
  • a further object of this invention is to provide an apparatus which packages freshly cut flowers in a ion balanced modified atmosphere .
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus which will reduce or eliminate the production of ethylene gas from the flowers and/or foliage for an extended period of time.
  • Figure 1 is a pictorial representation of the vial, stopper, release materials and preservatives.
  • Figure 2 is a pictorial representation of the vial, stopper, release materials and flower.
  • Figure 3 is a pictorial representation of several flowers with vials in a tray.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the apparatus showing the tray, conveyor, gas treatment hood and modified atmosphere packaging machine .
  • Figure 5 is a cross sectional view of the modified atmosphere packaging machine.
  • Figure 6 is a cross sectional view of the packaging section of the modified atmosphere packaging machine.
  • Figure 7 is an isometric view of several flowers with vials in a sealed modified atmosphere package.
  • Figure 8 is a block diagram of the process steps for preserving fresh flowers in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 9 is an isometric view of the apparatus for the controlled delivery of gases to the modified atmosphere packaging machine .
  • Figure 10 is an isometric representation of the stopper showing the penetrable membrane .
  • Figure 11 is an isometric representation of the stopper showing the use of a toroidal ring.
  • the present invention involves a process for packaging flowers so that they are preserved in a fresh state for an extended period.
  • the process uses a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) machine which seals the flower in a container under vacuum, and a vial 10 which is attached to the stem 12 of the flower 14 and which releases a solution of preservative/rehydration and aluminum and/or silver thiosulfate (STS) , and optionally color enhancer materials 16 from an absorbent medium 18 so that these flow upwardly through the stem 12 and outwardly through the pores of the flower 14 and leaves .
  • MAP modified atmosphere packaging
  • STS silver thiosulfate
  • the first step of the invented process is the addition of liquid preservative and rehydration materials 16, Figure 1, (these are compounds already known in the industry) to an absorbent material 18 to form a damp mass which is enclosed in the vial 10.
  • the liquid preservative can be a sugar solution whereas the rehydrator can be citric acid.
  • the absorbent material is important in that it provides a "timed release" of the liquid materials 16.
  • This absorbent material 18 is a paper industry waste product which contains cellulosic fibers which expand or "come apart” under vacuum, slowly releasing the liquid.
  • the vial 10 is sealed with a stopper 20 having means of sealing the stopper 22.
  • Means of sealing the stopper will be made of a material which will come in contact, preferably sealable contact, with the plant stem which keeps the liquid preservative and absorbent material in the vials.
  • a wide range of means to seal the stopper can be used such as; a thin, penetrable membrane 123; a toroidal ring 124 (such as an O-ring) ; a soft plyable packing such as clay, silicon or putty; or a sealable packing.
  • Both the vial 10 and stopper 20 hardware are commonly available in the industry.
  • the second step of the process is submerging 24, Figure 2, the sealed vial 26 in water 28.
  • the stem 12 of the flower 14 is cut, preferably under water 28 and then inserted through the pierceable membrane 123 (or toroidal ring 124) of the submerged vial 26 and into the mass of absorbent material 30. As this is done, the membrane 123, or toroidal ring 124, forms a tight seal about the stem 12 of the flower 14.
  • the step of cutting the stem under water to avoid the introduction of air (a "bubble") into the stem capillaries is known in the art.
  • the third step of the process is assembling several of the flowers 14 and their associated vials 26 into a bouquet 32, Figure 3, which is then placed in a plastic tray 34 to form package 36 for packaging.
  • the plastic tray 34 is preferably a simple, vacuum formed piece much like those which are commonly seen in the pasta and meat sections of a supermarket.
  • a MAP machine which is used to package meat, fish, and other products is basically similar to that which is used in the present invention, although it has been modified for the present process.
  • the fourth step of the process is placing the package 36, Figure 4, on a conveyer 38 which leads into and through the MAP machine 40. It first passes through a gas treatment hood 42 which can either be an ozone treatment hood or a nitration hood or a combination of the two. If ozone is used it serves to sterilize the flowers against microorganisms. From here, the package moves to the interior of the MAP machine itself.
  • a gas treatment hood 42 can either be an ozone treatment hood or a nitration hood or a combination of the two. If ozone is used it serves to sterilize the flowers against microorganisms. From here, the package moves to the interior of the MAP machine itself.
  • the fifth step of the process is conveying the package 36 to the vacuum chamber 44, Figure 5, of the MAP machine 40, which is maintained at a vacuum within a range which is suitable for the type of flower being packaged. In the case of roses, about 3.5 inches Hg is suitable.
  • N 2 nitrogen
  • He helium
  • Ar argon
  • the accurate control of the gas environment 62 produces superior results.
  • gases, nitrogen, helium and Argon are blended into the chamber 44 while maintaining the vacuum.
  • the N 2 50 serves to stabilize the flowers against decay, while the He/Ar mixture serves to intensify their coloration. While there is some knowledge in the industry that these gases can help enhance the characteristics of the flower (and the use of N 2 itself is well known in MAP packaging) , I have developed some proprietary ratios which are specifically adapted to particular varieties of flowers.
  • the sixth step of the process is conveying the tray containing the flowers 46 from the vacuum chamber through the packaging section 64 of the MAP machine 40.
  • these sections, vacuum chamber 44 and packaging section 64 may be continuous.
  • the packaging section 64 is maintained under vacuum and with the same N 2 /He/Ar atmosphere 62.
  • a plastic seal 66 is pressed onto the tray 34 by a die 68. This part of the process, apart from the mixture of gases, is generally conventional in MAP machines. Following this, the sealed package 70 continues on the conveyer and exits the packaging section 64.
  • the seventh step is the storage of the sealed package 70, Figure 7.
  • the plastic seal 66 maintains the vacuum 72 inside the package.
  • the N 2 atmosphere 74 continues to stabilize the plant against deterioration, and the He/Ar mixture 74 continues to intensify the colors of the flowers.
  • the vacuum 72 "pulls" the liquid preservative and rehydrator 16 up through the stems and out through the pores of the flowers 76 as the liquid is released in a controlled manner from the cellulosic fibers of the absorbent material 18.
  • the invention uses a cellulosic material to achieve a controlled release 76 of the liquid preservative/rehydrator and aluminum and/or silver thiosulfate (STS) , and optionally color enhancers (such as carotene) 16 under vacuum 72 so that these are drawn upwardly through the flower while it is being stored in the packaging 70 and also the long term presence of the He/Ar mixture in the packaging to enhance the coloration of the flowers.
  • STS liquid preservative/rehydrator and aluminum and/or silver thiosulfate
  • color enhancers such as carotene
  • While the present invention relates to a process for packaging roses, other flowers or other "botanicals" (e.g., cedar fronds, ferns) can also be preserved in a fresh state for an extended period. While the process describes packaging of multiple flowers one skilled in the art would know that single flowers as well as bouquets of the same type of flower or multiple types of flowers can also be packaged using this process.
  • other flowers or other "botanicals” e.g., cedar fronds, ferns
  • the vacuum chamber in most cases will be kept between 3 1/2 to 10 1/2 inches of mercury. A vacuum below 3 1/2 inches of mercury does not allow for a good seal. Vacuums above 10 1/2 inches of mercury tend to destroy the cellular structure of the flower or plant. In the case of roses the maximum vacuum is about 4 1/2 to 5 inches of mercury. Cedar ferns can withstand vacuums of up to 10 1/2 inches of mercury.
  • the pH of the liquid packed with the flowers is important to their extended preservation. Additives to the vial should be in the pH range -6.0 to 6.0.
  • a proper blend of nitrogen, helium and argon which are ion balanced is optimal, it is noted that one could achieve good results by using just nitrogen, or a mixture of nitrogen and helium or nitrogen and argon.
  • one can achieve the proper blend of nitrogen, helium and argon by providing a blended gas control apparatus block diagrammed in Figure 8.
  • This apparatus consists of a helium tank 78, a nitrogen tank 80 and an argon tank 82 which are discretely connected to a helium isolator valve 84, a nitrogen isolator valve 86 and a argon isolator valve 88.
  • Each isolator valve is connected to a ulti-valve electronic controller and system controls 90 which regulates the flow of gas from each separate tank. Gases from each tank flow through their respective isolator valves into a mixing or blending manifold 92. The gases are combined in the mixing manifold 92.
  • Isolator valves 120, 122 are regulated by the multi-valve electronic controller and system controls 90. Before any gases can be introduced into one of the two storage tanks 110,
  • Vacuum pump 118 is connected to two isolated valves 116, 114 which are connected to the multi-valve electronic controller and system controls 90. Vacuum pump 118 is also operably associated with the multi-valve electronic controller 90.
  • Storage tanks 110, 112 are in communication with isolator valves 106, 108 which are in communication with a positive ion generator 94 to balance the ions of the gases. The positive ion generator then sends processed gas to the MAP machine .
  • the multi-valve electronic controller 90, the helium isolator valve 84, the nitrogen isolator valve 86, the argon isolator valve 88, the blending manifold 92, the positive ion generator 94, the two storage tanks 110, 112, and isolator valves 106, 108, 120, 122, 114, 116 and vacuum pump 118 can all be housed in a stainless steel cabinet 98, Figure 9.
  • This cabinet 98 can be mounted on a stainless steel frame 100 and is configured with controller switches 102 which are operably connected directly to the multi-valve electronic controller 90.
  • Cabinet 98 is configured with a blended gas output port 104.
  • the blended gas will be introduced into the vacuum chamber 44 through a single orifice (their would only be a single intake orifice for blended gas) . It is also possible to split the blended gas and have it enter both the vacuum chamber 44 and the packaging section 64.
  • the multi-valve electronic controller 90 opens one of the isolator vales 114, 116 and engages the vacuum pump 118 to evacuate one of the two storage tanks 110, 112. The multi-valve electronic controller 90 then closes that valve and opens one of the two isolator valves 120, 122 which allows the blended gas from mixing manifold 92 to flow into the selected storage tank. Once the storage tank is filled with blended gas the multi-valve electronic controller 90 closes off that tank and it is available to supply the proper gas mixture to the MAP machine while the electronic controller 90 regenerates the other tank. When used in this fashion, one charger tank will always be available while the system recharges the second tank.

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil amélioré d'emballage de roses ou d'autres fleurs (ou d'autres 'articles botaniques', par exemple des fougères, des frondes de cèdre) permettant leur conservation dans un état frais pendant une durée prolongée. Une machine (40) d'emballage en atmosphère modifié (EAM) renferme la fleur de manière hermétique dans un récipient (34) sous vide, et un flacon (10) rattaché à la tige (12) de la fleur (14) contient une solution libérant un agent de conservation et de réhydratation (16) à partir d'un milieu absorbant, de sorte que lesdits agents s'écoulent dans la tige et vers l'extérieur à travers les pores de la fleur et de ses feuilles. Un environnement équilibré par des ions stabilise le pollen et la couleur tout en prolongeant la durée de conservation des fleurs coupées.
PCT/US1996/016247 1996-10-11 1996-10-11 Procede et appareil d'emballage et de conservation de fleurs fraiches coupees et emballage WO1998016428A1 (fr)

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WO2001034474A1 (fr) * 1999-11-11 2001-05-17 Biosystech Co., Ltd. Procede d'emballage pouvant conserver efficacement des fleurs et/ou des produits agricoles non transformes
WO2004066727A1 (fr) * 2003-01-31 2004-08-12 Margaret Rae King Conservation de fleurs coupees pendant le transport
CN101624098B (zh) * 2009-08-05 2013-05-22 海南出入境检验检疫局热带植物隔离检疫中心 一种切花保鲜管负压式灌注方法
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