WO2004071893A1 - Holder for packaged products and method for holding together packaged products - Google Patents
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- WO2004071893A1 WO2004071893A1 PCT/EP2004/050108 EP2004050108W WO2004071893A1 WO 2004071893 A1 WO2004071893 A1 WO 2004071893A1 EP 2004050108 W EP2004050108 W EP 2004050108W WO 2004071893 A1 WO2004071893 A1 WO 2004071893A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
- A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
- A47F1/12—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
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- the invention relates to a holder for packaged products .
- the invention relates particularly to a holder with which packaged confectionery, such as sweets, can be transported, stored and displayed in a shop.
- the invention has for its object a system for transport, storage and sale of such packaged products which is less expensive, wherein less packing material is necessary, and/or which is less labour-intensive.
- the holder according to the invention comprises for this purpose an elongate profiled beam, which beam comprises a first, substantially continuous longitudinal recess in which, as seen in cross-section, an outer end of at least one packaging can be fixed in form-retaining or form-fitting manner, in addition to connecting means with which two substantially identical, mutually parallel holders can be connected against each other.
- the invention also relates to a method for holding together packaged products for transport, storage or for displaying the products at a retail outlet, wherein first outer ends of substantially identical packagings are fixed in a first holder and wherein second outer ends of the packagings are fixed in a second holder.
- the connecting means preferably comprise a substantially longitudinal protruding part and a second substantially continuous longitudinal recess, which protruding part can, as seen in cross-section, be connected in form- retaining or form-fitting manner in the second longitudinal recess of another substantially identical holder.
- the holders can hereby slide easily in and out of each other in the longitudinal direction.
- Said protruding part is preferably a substantially continuous longitudinal part .
- the holders with the products are suitable for stacking in for instance containers during transport and storage, wherein the holders are preferably connected to each other such that the first recesses are situated on sides facing in the same direction, and such that two standing walls are formed between which the products are fixed.
- the system further comprises pedestals with corresponding recesses or protrusions with which two walls can be placed at a mutual distance. This distance corresponds with the space required to fix a product between the two walls.
- the dimensions of the holders are preferably such that in the stacked structure the products are situated at a mutual distance, whereby the products and/or the packagings are damaged as little as possible during transport and storage .
- the holders with the products can also be suspended, wherein two holders at a time are connected to each other, preferably such that the first recesses are situated on sides facing in opposite directions, and wherein the holders are mutually connected in twos such that the holders with the packagings fixed therein substantially form a flat structure.
- the holders with the products can also be displayed at retail outlets, wherein the holders with the products are set down in stacked form on for instance a counter or are suspended in a rack.
- the holders are also very suitable for placing in a vending machine, wherein the packaged products are removed substantially one by one from the holders by means of mechanical removal means .
- the holders connected to each other in the stacked form can further be readily removed in one movement, wherein the products remain behind in a compact stack, for instance in a permanent box-like container in a shop.
- the holders which can for instance be made of plastic or metal, can moreover be reused. So as to stimulate this reuse, a deposit scheme can for instance be introduced herefor.
- the protruding part and the second recess preferably extend on two opposite sides of the holder so that the holders can readily be placed on top of one another and connected to each other.
- the first recess herein preferably extends on another (third) side of the holder, wherein the opening of the first recess points substantially in the same direction as or in opposite direction to the opening of the second recess.
- the holders can hereby be placed in the stacked form such that the openings in which the outer ends of the products are fixed can point upward, so that the products remain suspended in the recesses by means of the force of gravity and are not easily detached by gravitation .
- the protruding part and the second recess are preferably formed such that the protruding part of a first holder can slide in longitudinal direction into the second recess of a second holder, thereby realizing an easily releasable connection.
- the individual packagings are printed and placed in the holders such that they together form an image. This can have a surprising effect, particularly in the case of a flat, hanging structure.
- the packagings which are fixed to a holder can also contain different types of product, so that it is for instance possible to supply in a holder assembly combinations of Mars ® , Snickers ® and the like which are geared to individual wishes.
- clamping means In order to clamp the outer ends of packaging into the longitudinal recesses of the holders clamping means are provided for.
- Such clamping means may have the form of a strip or band mounted around the perimeter of each holder.
- Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view of two holders in which a packaged candy-bar is fixed so as to form a stacked structure
- Figure 2 shows a partial front view of a plurality of holders and candy-bars fixed therein in a stacked structure
- Figure 3 is a partial perspective view of holders and candy-bars in a stacked structure
- Figures 4 and 7 are schematic perspective views of holders and candy-bars in a stacked structure;
- Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of stacked candy-bars after the holders have been removed;
- Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view of holders and candy-bars in a stacked structure in an alternative arrangement
- Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of two holders in which two candy-bars are fixed so as to form a flat structure
- Figures 9, 10 and 11 shows schematic front views of holders and candy-bars in a flat structure
- Figure 12 shows a perspective view of two holders according to another embodiment of the invention, wherein several packaged candy bars are fixed so as to form a stacked structure;
- Figure 13 corresponds to figure 12, on the understanding that the candy bars are released relative to the holders;
- Figure 14 refers to two structures of figure 12 put on top of each other;
- Figure 15 shows a perspective view of one holder of figure 12, wherein several packaged candy bars are fixed on one of their outer ends so as to form a suspended structure with candy bars in vertical position;
- Figure 16 corresponds to figure 13, on the understanding that the candy bars are released in a shelve
- Figures 17, 18 and 19 relate to a perspective and cross- sectional view, respectively, of a structure with holders of figure 12 but surrounded by strips;
- Figure 20 shows a perspective view on a unit of stacked structure according to figure 12 put on top of each other and wrapped in a package.
- a holder 1 is formed by an elongate profiled beam or strip which is provided with continuous recesses 2, 3 and protruding parts 4, 5 in the length direction.
- Recess 3 is herein formed or enclosed by protruding part 5.
- Holder 1 can for instance be manufactured from a plastic or a metal.
- Protruding part 4 has a form such that it can slide in the length direction into a recess 2 of another identical holder, wherein as seen in cross-section these connect close- fittingly into each other, while the holders remain movable relative to each other in the length direction. Protruding part 4 can also be pushed in downward direction into a recess 2 of another holder, wherein the walls of recess 2 yield laterally in elastic manner and then spring back close-fittingly round protruding part 4.
- Figure 1 also shows how a packaged candy-bar 6 is fixed in two recesses 3 of holders 1 placed at a mutual distance .
- Candy-bar 6 is packed in known manner in for instance a flow-wrap envelope of plastic foil which is sealed at both ends in a flat strip 7.
- Said flat strip 7 is also called an end seal or a crimped end.
- the flat strip is preferably widened on its outer end by for instance folding it over during sealing.
- This optionally widened outer end of strip 7 is slid in length direction into recess 3 of the holders, whereby it is fixed as seen in cross-section.
- the opening of recess 3 points in the same direction as the opening of recess 2, although these can also point in opposite directions, in which case the holder can be turned over as a whole during use, i.e. with both the protruding part 4 and the opening of recess 3 directed upward.
- protruding part 5 can be formed such that it pushes against the remaining part of holder 1, so that the outer end of strip 7 is clamped therebetween.
- Figure 2 shows how two holders are coupled to each other as discussed with reference to figure 1.
- Protruding part 4 of the lower holder is placed close to the two outer ends into two U-shaped pedestals 8, the two upward directed legs of which are provided with recesses 9 which correspond in form to recesses 2 of holders 1. Studs or wheels can be mounted under said pedestals 8.
- Only two holders 1 are shown placed onto each other in this figure, it will be apparent that an unlimited number of holders 1 can be placed onto each other in this manner, whereby two walls are formed between which candy-bars 6 can be fixed.
- the height of holders 1 is such that candy-bars 6 placed one above another make no mutual contact here, or at least do not exert pressure on each other, so that the packaging and the product are damaged as little as possible.
- Figure 3 shows an assembly of holders 1, candy-bars 6 and pedestals 8 as. described above, wherein closing plates 10 are also arranged on both outer ends of the assembly.
- the pedestals 8 are provided for this purpose with protruding parts 11 to which a closing plate 10 can be fastened, and wherein for further fixing the closing plate 10 is provided with laterally protruding parts (not shown) which can engage in recesses 3 of the holders.
- the holders 1 and closing plates 10 together form a more or less closed box in which the candy-bars are adequately protected during transport and storage .
- Figure 3 further shows how the holders can be removed in order to display candy-bars 6 at a retail outlet. While counterpressure is applied against closing plate 10, the coupled holders 1 are pulled first on one side and then on the other side out of the pedestals 8 in the direction of arrow 12, wherein the outer ends of strips 7 slide out of recesses 3. If this takes place carefully and in controlled manner, candy-bars 6 herein remain behind in stacked formation as shown in figure 5, for instance in a permanently arranged sales display on a counter.
- Figure 4 shows schematically that holders 1 with candy- bars 6 fixed therein can also be placed as a whole on a counter, wherein candy-bars 6 can be taken one by one out of holders 1.
- Figure 6 shows the stacked structure in a special display pedestal 13 which supports holders 1 at an angle on the surface, whereby the products are shown in a manner which is attractive to the public.
- Figure 7 shows that different types of candy-bar 6 (A, B, C) can be fixed in holders 1.
- Different layers (X, Y) in a stacked structure can also have a different composition adapted to the demands of the customer. The different layers can slide apart in simple manner so that a stacked structure can be readily separated into a plurality of units.
- Figure 8 shows an alternative method of using holders 1.
- Two holders 1 at a time are herein connected to each other, wherein protruding parts 5 which form recesses 3 point in different directions .
- the outer ends of strips 7 of the packagings of candy-bars 6 are fixed in the holders as described above, although here a flat structure is formed as shown schematically in figure 9.
- This flat structure can for instance be suspended in racks, wherein for instance the upper holder 1 has a form such that it can be attached simply to the top side of the rack.
- Candy-bars 6 can be removed one by one from the underside.
- a large flat structure can also be readily separated into a plurality of smaller flat structures by sliding out of each other two holders 1 connected to each other.
- Such a structure further provides the option of forming one large image using packagings specially printed for the purpose, as shown schematically in figure 11, for instance for the purpose of special advertising campaigns .
- Figures 12 through 20 relate to a second embodiment of a holder 1 in accordance with the invention.
- the present holder 1 consists of a profiled beam provided with continuous longitudinal recesses 3 on opposite lateral sides of the beam.
- Several packaged candy bars 6 numbered A, A, B, B, C are fixed with their outer ends in the form of flat strips 7 in two recesses 3 of holders 1 by applying these flat strips 7 into these recesses 3, for example by sliding these flat strips 7 in length direction therein.
- the beams may vary in length in order to hold a predetermined number of candy bars 6.
- individual candy bars 6 are easily put on a shelve 14 of a retail outlet (figures 13 and 16) .
- Figure 14 shows how two pairs of holders 1 as shown in figure 12 are mounted on top of each other, wherein protrusions 4 extending downwardly relative to each beam of a holder 1 rest on a recess 2 of an underlying beam of another holder 1 (figure 19) thus ensuring a sturdy structure of two or more holders 1 put on top of each other.
- one or more candy bars 6 can be slid with their flat strips 7 in the recess 3 of a holder 1, while the candy bars 6 hang in a vertical position.
- the structure of figure 15 can be suspended in a retail outlet, so that a person visiting the shop is able to take out one or more candy bars 6 from the structure.
- FIG 17 a strip 15 is wound around the perimeter of each holder 1. These strips are compressing the holders 1 to some extent in order to clamp the outer ends 7 of the candy bars 6 in the recesses 3.
- Figures 18 a and 19b refer to a situation wherein the strips 15 are not mounted yet, whereas figures 18b and 19a relate to compressed holders 1 wherein the outer ends 7 of the candy bars 6 are clamped in the recesses 3.
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EP03100296A EP1447344B1 (en) | 2003-02-12 | 2003-02-12 | Holder for packaged products and system including multiple holders |
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