WO2006076448A1 - Emballage plastique imprime - Google Patents

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WO2006076448A1
WO2006076448A1 PCT/US2006/001009 US2006001009W WO2006076448A1 WO 2006076448 A1 WO2006076448 A1 WO 2006076448A1 US 2006001009 W US2006001009 W US 2006001009W WO 2006076448 A1 WO2006076448 A1 WO 2006076448A1
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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
    • B65D73/00—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
    • B65D73/0078—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card
    • B65D73/0085—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card within a window, hole or cut-out portion
    • B65D73/0092—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card within a window, hole or cut-out portion combined with a preformed enclosure, e.g. a bulb
    • 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
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • 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
    • B65D2211/00—Anti-theft means
    • 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
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/55—Tamper-indicating means based on a change or a contrast in colour

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  • the inventions disclosed herein relate to product packaging. More specifically, some embodiments provide for a retail product display package that is not only resistant to theft and tampering, but also highly attractive and formed from recycled materials. Description of the Related Art
  • Retail establishments commonly attempt to make their products more attractive to customers. However, some of the same techniques that attract buyers can also attract thieves. Theft is a problem that has long plagued retail establishments, especially theft of compact, high-margin goods — personal electronic devices, for example — which are attractive to thieves because they can be easy to pocket and have a high resale value. Often, retail stores make these items less accessible to customers, placing them behind or inside of a glass counter, for example. That way, store personnel do not have to spend as much time watching over patrons to make sure they are not pilfering goods.
  • Tamper-resistant packaging can also help foil the would-be larcenist by deterring any attempts to tear, puncture, cut, or fold the packaging to make it easier to conceal.
  • Embodiments disclosed in this application provide for packaging that solves many of the problems encountered in the past. For example, some embodiments are not only resistant to theft and tampering, they are also inexpensive to manufacture and highly attractive. Furthermore, some embodiments provide high impact point-of-sale marketing through use of specialty printing directly on multiple surfaces of plastic materials. Various plastic materials can be used in accordance with the disclosed embodiments, including recycled or virgin plastics. The disclosed inventions provide for superior quality and environmentally favorable packaging with unique visual appeal and theft-resistant properties. Brief Description of the Drawings
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a folded clamshell package.
  • FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of a two-part clamshell package.
  • FIG. 2A shows a plan view of the two-part clamshell package of FIG. 2 in an assembled state.
  • FIG. 3 depicts overlying patterns.
  • FIG. 4 shows two overlapping patterns.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plastic package.
  • FIG. 6 shows a flow chart for the steps in a plastic packaging production method.
  • Product information printed directly on a product's packaging enhances convenience for potential buyers.
  • a buyer can study the package at the point of sale and compare various products according to the data printed on the package. This can save time for a consumer and provide access to useful information, reducing the risk that the product will later be returned or that the consumer will not be happy with the purchase.
  • the packaging can in fact attract buyers that would otherwise not be interested in the product.
  • the packaging may prominently display a trademark or brand name that does not or cannot appear so prominently on the product itself.
  • a package may further display colors that are more eyecatching than would be desirable for the product itself.
  • a product package can serve the purpose of calling attention to the product or group of products, drawing the consumer closer to the product or products.
  • product packaging can be part of an overall visual effect caused by a display in a retail location.
  • the product packaging can have colors that harmonize or clash with display colors to create a visual effect.
  • Such attractive packaging and/or brightly colored advertising increases the product's visibility on the shelf.
  • a product packaging can add value is by associating a product with an entity from popular culture such as a movie personality or a broader advertising campaign. This can be accomplished by portraying commonly recognized images or words on the packaging. A product's packaging can thus capitalize on the popularity or status of any entity or fad. Recognizing the multiple ways product packaging can be used in a retail setting, various improvements can further enhance current packages and the methods and systems that lead to their creation and use.
  • clamshell packaging can comprise two complementary plastic portions that may be linked along one side in order to fold together like the two complementary shells that form the exoskeleton of the well-known marine crustacean.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an embodiment of such a folded clamshell configuration 110.
  • a folded clamshell 110 can have a first portion 111 and a second portion 115, joined together at a crease 136.
  • the two portions can in fact be integrally formed in earlier manufacturing steps and folded to create crease 136 in a later step.
  • First portion 111 can have a first surface 112 and a second surface 114.
  • second portion 115 can have a third surface 116 and a fourth surface 118.
  • Either of first portion 111 and second portion 115 can comprise a molded portion, such as molded portion 132 in Figure 1.
  • a molded portion such as molded portion 132 can be generally contoured to the shape of a product to be packaged (not shown).
  • Such a molded portion 132 can be in first portion 111, second portion 115, and/or both portions.
  • a product can be sandwiched between the two portions of the packaging, fitting, for example, within the contours of the molded portion.
  • the product is placed between the two halves, which are then brought together. Once the package is closed, the edges can be advantageously secured to each other with glue, heat or other means suitable to prevent the edges from being easily separated.
  • clamshells can consist of two molded pieces of transparent plastic, PVC, or other material that is difficult for human hands to tear.
  • the pieces are sometimes mirror images of one another, with the edges of one half designed to mate or fit within the edges of the other.
  • Some embodiments may have one plastic portion that includes a raised lip about its perimeter.
  • the path traced by the lip about the perimeter of that portion is preferably the same shape as, but of slightly larger dimension than, the edges of the complementary portion.
  • the lip can provide a seat for the complementary portion, facilitating automated manufacturing of the package by providing accurate relative positioning of the two portions.
  • the lip can also advantageously block access to the edges of the complementary portion. Because a thief cannot grasp the edges of the complementary portion, he or she cannot attempt to easily peel the two portions apart in order to remove the product.
  • a slightly different type of clamshell can be a self-service package for containing small parts.
  • a package can include a bottom part having a perimeter wall, thereby forming a cup shape.
  • a lid also having a perimeter wall that forms a cup shape, can overlap the perimeter wall of the bottom part to close the container.
  • An adhesive label can span the boundary between the two halves to seal them together.
  • Another type of clamshell can have a rigid back panel with a product holding area and a separate larger graphics area.
  • the panel can have a flange that carries product information and the panel can also seat against part of the product.
  • the rigid back panel and product cassette can be packaged with a further external thin film shrink wrap.
  • Some clamshells can be effective at deterring theft because they are difficult to fold, nearly impossible to tear open, and difficult to cut open without attracting attention. Some clamshells can be, however, quite expensive to manufacture due to expensive materials and high labor costs if non-plastic inserts are used to provide a place for printing words or designs. Embodiments disclosed herein overcome this dilemma by providing for printing directly on the plastic clamshell packaging material. Certain embodiments comply with theft deterrent standards published by various retail companies. For example, some retail establishments require that a theft resistant package have a minimum size. Some advantageous embodiments meet such requirements by being at least 15 inches wide by at least 13 inches tall. Other sizes can also be adequately theft resistant.
  • Retail establishments also sometimes require plastic packaging materials to be of a minimum hardness or thickness.
  • Some advantageous embodiments meet such requirements by being formed from a minimum of thirty-gauge plastic. Some embodiments meet such requirements by using plastic having a minimum caliper of l ⁇ mil. Other thicknesses and properties can also be adequately theft resistant. Retail companies sometimes require that theft resistant packaging meet certain minimum closure requirements.
  • Some advantageous embodiments meet these requirements by having multiple seal points in the plastic packaging around the product. Some preferred embodiments additionally have metal locking inserts and/or wire hooks that attach the product to the plastic.
  • Some preferred embodiments meet these requirements by being "fully sealed,” for example by using heat sealing or a water-based urethane on the interference fit edges. Some preferred embodiments are sealed so as to leave no openings or holes larger than 1/8 inch in diameter.
  • the plastic packaging can include a raised ridge or indented portion that projects outwardly from or protrudes inwardly from the surface of the plastic package.
  • a raised ridge or indented portion can provide the package with greater rigidity, thereby increasing the package's ability to resist bending.
  • the ridge can thus prevent a would-be larcenist from easily folding the package in order to more easily conceal it under his or her clothing or inside a purse or shopping bag.
  • raised ridges can assist in the vertical display of multiple packages in a box (not shown). Rather than including such a ridge, the plastic packaging may alternatively be constructed of plastic that is thick enough to resist bending.
  • a package can comprise a box having one open side made of rigid plastic having a flexible plastic cover adhered to a rim of the box spanning the opening. A tab on the corner of the cover can enable a consumer to easily tear off the cover in order to access the product inside.
  • Another type of plastic packaging can comprise a rigid plastic shell shaped either as a hollow cylinder with one open end, or as a U. The open end of the shell can be covered with a flexible plastic seal that can be easily peeled away to access the product inside.
  • the plastic portions of clamshell packaging can be printed upon.
  • each portion can have generally two surfaces.
  • Each of the four surfaces can receive printed material in the form of words, designs, colors, layers of ink, etching, chemical effects, etc.
  • printing on multiple surfaces of plastic materials allows for special effects graphics, creation of transparent and/or translucent surfaces, and even three-dimensional effects. These and many other special graphical effects are possible by combining printing on plastics with printing on multiple surfaces of a package. Indeed, the quality of such graphics can be superior to graphics printed on a paperboard insert card.
  • Figure 2 illustrates one embodiment of a plastic clamshell package 210 having printing on multiple plastic surfaces, hi contrast to Figure 1,
  • Figure 2 illustrates a two-part clamshell without a connecting crease such as crease 136 of Figure 1.
  • Clamshell 210 does, however, have multiple plastic portions.
  • a clamshell package 210 can have a first portion 211 and a second portion 215.
  • First portion 211 can have a first surface 212 and a second surface 214.
  • second portion 215 can have a third surface 216 and a fourth surface 218.
  • each plastic surface can be printed upon.
  • first surface 212 can have printing 222 on it as illustrated by the numeral "1.”
  • Second surface 214 can have printing 224 on it as illustrated by the printed numeral "2.”
  • Printing 224 is visible through the plastic portion 215.
  • the numerals 1 and 2 seem to partially overlap, even though the respective inks used to print the two numerals do contact each other. This visual overlapping effect is made possible by printing on both surfaces of the plastic portion 215.
  • third surface 216 can have printing 226 on it as illustrated by the numeral "3”
  • fourth surface 218 can have printing 228 on it as illustrated by the numeral "4,” as seen through the plastic portion 215.
  • Figure 2 A illustrates how the plastic portions 211 and 215 of Figure 2 can come together, with product 234 sandwiched in between them.
  • printed portions 222, 224, 226, and 228 (numerals 1-4) seem to overlap, even though only one numeral is printed on each of the four surfaces 212, 214, 216, and 218.
  • the printing on the back surfaces of the two plastic portions 211 and 215 (surfaces 214 and 218) is indicated with vertical lines.
  • the printing on the front surfaces (surfaces 212 and 216) of the two plastic portions 211 and 215 is indicated with horizontal lines.
  • the numerals are visible to the observer despite the fact that some of them are farther removed from the viewer, being separated from the viewer by successive plastic portions.
  • the numeral 1 is located closest to the viewer, followed by numerals 2 and 3, separated from the viewer by plastic portion 211, and finally by numeral 4, separated from the viewer by both plastic portions 211 and 215.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates one way in which layered printing can comprise complementary layers that are configured to create a visual effect when positioned one over another.
  • the illustrated layers do not represent separate plastic portions, but instead represent regions or surfaces that can accept printing.
  • the layers can represent the four surfaces of two plastic portions, such as surfaces 212, 214, 216, and 218 in Figure 2.
  • a first layer 312 can have a printed pattern 322.
  • a second layer 314 can have a second pattern 324, a third layer 316 can have a third pattern 326, and a fourth layer 318 can have a fourth pattern 328.
  • Each pattern can be printed on a surface of transparent plastic, thus allowing light to pass through each layer to some extent. This allows underlying layers to be partially visible through overlying layers.
  • each pattern can have some portions that are opaque and some that are transparent, according to the lines and spaces in the printed patterns.
  • visual effects are created that are unique to each pattern combination.
  • the effect created by any pattern combination can also change according to the relative orientations of the two patterns to each other, either in a parallel plane or in a more complex spatial relationship.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates another way in which multiple-layer printing can achieve visual effects.
  • Masking pattern 422 can generally obscure anything that is located behind pattern 422. However, if masking patter 422 is partially removed or is not printed on a portion of a transparent surface, a second pattern such as pattern 424 can be visible through the opening. This negative printing technique has great potential for striking visual effects, as can be seen in Figure 4. Similar visual combinations can also be advantageous, such as a "peek-a- boo" printing effect, inverse, and or cutaway printing.
  • Packaging materials can also be printed or sized to allow a portion of the product inside to be accessible to the sight or touch of a potential buyer.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-section of various layers that can comprise a packaging configuration 510.
  • Layer 522 represents printing on a surface 512 of plastic portion 511.
  • Opening 530 can contain the product to be packaged, or it can be a gap, depending on where the cross-section of the package 510 is taken.
  • another plastic portion 515 On the other side of opening 530 is another plastic portion 515, having a surface 516 with a printed layer 526.
  • surface 518 can have a printed layer 528.
  • eye 542 a viewer can see a combination of patterns comprising the various layers of printing and plastics in the line of sight 544 of the viewer.
  • Plastic portions 511 and 515 can be adapted to receive print.
  • Printing layers 522, 524, 526 and 528 can be adapted to adhere to plastic surfaces, including, in some embodiments, recycled PET, recycled PVC, and/or other recycled and/or recyclable plastics.
  • the ability of the plastic material to receive print eliminates the need to place a cardboard insert within the package, as with some prior art packages. Eliminating the cardboard insert can lower both the cost of producing the package itself, and the cost of assembling the product and package together. The cost of producing the package can be lowered because fewer materials are needed. The cost of assembling the product and package together can be reduced because the labor step of placing the cardboard insert within the package is eliminated.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a printing layer adhered to each of the four plastic surfaces
  • some embodiments only have printing on one of the surfaces.
  • Other embodiments have printing on only two of the surfaces.
  • Other embodiments have printing on only three of the surfaces.
  • More surfaces can also be included, and various other combinations of layered surfaces and printing configurations are contemplated.
  • plastic packaging can be enhanced by using translucent and/or iridescent materials.
  • metallic, shimmering, highly reflective, and/or glittering effects can be created with some chemical substances. These substances can be used on one or multiple layers of the plastic packaging. Multiple layers of ink can also be printed onto a single plastic surface. Design and marketing potential increases drastically when printing can be accomplished on multiple surfaces of plastic packaging.
  • Materials Many retail establishments prefer to use clear plastic for at least a portion of the packaging that is used to enclose and display products. This allows consumers to see the product inside. Traditionally, clear plastic has also been used to permit the consumer to see through the plastic material to a printed insert or printed cardboard backing. However, printing directly on clear plastic has many advantages. Such an approach can avoid extra costs associated with extra inserts, for example. Furthermore, printing on clear plastic allows for a wide array of impressive visual effects.
  • Plastic materials that can be used for these purposes include thermoplastic materials.
  • Preferred embodiments are formed from plastic materials that resist tearing, puncturing, and/or ripping.
  • Preferred materials include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PET), recycled PET, recycled PVC, polypropylene, PVC styrene, APET, recyclable PET, recyclable PVC, and other materials having similar tamper-resistant properties.
  • Preferred materials also include those materials that can be sealed using RF, sonic, heat, or ultraviolet sealing technology.
  • Various embodiments are formed from a wide variety of virgin, recycled, or recyclable materials, providing a unique appearance that is both superior in quality and also environmentally favorable.
  • the plastic material can be completely transparent, partially transparent, or fully impervious to light.
  • Varying levels of opacity can be accomplished by printing ink layers on the surfaces of the plastic material or by including opaque materials in the mixture of chemicals that is used to form the original plastic material, for example.
  • a plastic package can comprise a transparent cover and a non-transparent backing, or a transparent backing and a non-transparent cover.
  • Various other combinations of transparency and/or opacity are also possible.
  • the innovations described herein permit a relatively inexpensive assembly process.
  • 620 can comprise extruding plastic material and gathering the resulting sheets onto rolls.
  • a printing step 630 can comprise feeding the plastic sheet through a printer.
  • the printer can print on one or multiple surfaces of the plastic sheet concurrently.
  • a second printing step 640 can comprise sending the same plastic sheet through the same or a subsequent printer.
  • a cutting step 650 can comprise die-cutting portions of the plastic sheet or cutting portions of the sheet with a rolling blade, for example.
  • the cutting step can form smaller portions for one or multiple packages.
  • Cutting step 650 can also comprise folding portions of plastic if the resulting package is to have a crease such as crease 136, for example.
  • the cutting step can comprise molding or stamping the plastic portions to form contours intended to house the product or other items to be contained within the packaging. Such contours can be formed at the same time the plastic sheet is cut if the cutting die also comprises a stamping mold. -Such molding can also comprise heating or cooling the plastic material.
  • the plastic material can be vacuum molded. This technique employs a vacuum to force the plastic material against a mold so that the plastic subsequently retains the shape of the mold.
  • Filling step 660 can comprise placing the product within the plastic packaging.
  • plastic packaging Other items can also be placed within the plastic packaging, such as instructions, batteries, printed materials, companion items, other products, storage cases, refill containers, spare parts, assembly hardware, etc.
  • Closing step 670 can include a method of closing the plastic packaging.
  • staples, rivets, pins, or glue can be used, hi some embodiments, complementary features are formed in the two portions of a plastic package that mate together.
  • tongue features can fit into groove features formed in the respective portions of a plastic package.
  • tabs can be formed in one portion to fold over or protrude through a slot in the other portion.
  • Some embodiments employ plastic lips, locks, or snaps that can be formed by shaping the plastic. For sufficient theft or tamper resistance, however, often these methods require additional sealing measures to be taken. Some potential additional measures include heat sealing, RF welding, UV welding, and ultrasonic welding. Closure Ultraviolet, or UV welding, has many advantages.
  • UV welding can achieve sufficient strength to provide theft resistance. UV welding can also be accomplished cheaply and efficiently, with relatively few steps.
  • an adhesive substance such as thermoset glue can be applied. After the two plastic portions have been placed in contact with the thermoset glue, ultraviolet light can be shined on the glue and plastic. The ultraviolet light activates the adhesive properties of the glue.
  • One advantage of UV welding is its adhesive strength. Using this approach, sufficient tamper- resistance can be achieved even though the two flat plastic portions may not have features such as lips, locks, or snaps in addition to the adhesive material. Two flat, featureless surfaces can thus be strongly adhered to each other simply and effectively.
  • Another advantage of UV welding is that such techniques can seal a much wider array of materials than those that can be sealed by conventional techniques. This provides for even greater latitude in design for visual effects in packaging. For example, UV welding techniques can be used to bond recycled polyurethane (RPET), a material that is difficult to seal with conventional techniques. Another material that can be bonded using UV welding is APET.
  • RPET recycled polyure
  • the two plastic portions of the packaging can be closed together using a method such as stamping or heating.
  • a stamp can be used to exert pressure on the two plastic layers while they are in apposition. The pressure can seal the two portions together at or near the place where the stamp contacts the plastic.
  • Another example uses heat to meld the two plastic portions together. This can be accomplished using a hot implement that contacts the packaging at various places around the perimeter while the two portions are in apposition, for example. Sonic heat and RF welding methods can be used to fuse the two portions, for example.
  • non-UV wavelengths of radiation can also be used to activate adhesives.
  • An adhesive can be activated by microwave, infrared, radio frequency, or gamma ray radiation, for example.
  • two electrodes can be placed in close proximity to each other, but not in direct contact with each other.
  • the electrodes can be permitted, however, to contact one or both of the plastic portions of the packaging.
  • the plastic material can act as a dielectric that permits some electrical current to flow, but with some resistance. As the plastic resists current flow, electrical energy is converted into thermal energy and the heat melds a portion of the plastic packaging.
  • This approach advantageously permits the two electrodes to not be independently heated. The heating effect can be reserved for the material to be heated such as the plastic, for example.
  • adhesive substances can be used to chemically attach the two or more portions of a package together.
  • glue that cures over time as it dries can be used. Multiple-component glues can also be used, where one component is applied and another component activates the adhesive effect.
  • the packaging can be closed using a water-based urethane sealant.
  • the adhesive may be applied only in areas where adhesion is to take place. Alternatively, the adhesive may be applied to an entire surface of one of the plastic portions. If glue is applied to an entire surface, the glue is preferably of the type that will not adhere permanently to the product.
  • the glue may, for example, be applied to one portion of the packaging and then allowed to dry before the package is assembled. The glue in the adhesion areas is then activated by heat, RF waves, ultrasonic waves or another sealing method.
  • any adhesive used is transparent so as not to interfere with consumers reading the printing on either of the plastic portions.
  • plastic features can be formed that complement other welding techniques.
  • abutting plastic portions can include raised ridges, narrow exposed channels, etc. These features can allow welding to occur in conjunction with a roller or other mechanisms that can urge the corresponding plastic portions into proper contact.
  • These features and mechanisms can cause an effective and strong plastic- to-plastic seal. They can allow the two plastic portions to mechanically interlock together, hi some embodiments, the adhesion only occurs in discrete areas of the package, and preferably in areas where the adhesion makes it very difficult to separate the two plastic portions. For example, adhering the two plastic portions together near the edges makes it difficult for a thief to effectively grasp the edges of both pieces in order to pull them apart.
  • One example of preferred packaging equipment that can be used to accomplish the methods described above is a Multivac machine, manufactured by Multivac, Inc., of Kansas City, Missourri.
  • Other form, fill, and seal equipment can also be used.
  • Preferred machines function in-line, fully automatically, and have a high-volume output.
  • Li a preferred form, fill and seal machine, a bed is tooled with molds that heat and form plastic material to contours of the molds.
  • the plastic material can be fed in to one end of the machine from a roll of plastic.
  • the machine then orients the plastic correctly with respect to the molds and forms the plastic into the shape of the mold. After the plastic is formed by the molds and cooled, if necessary, the product(s) is/are placed into the molded plastic.
  • the plastic backing in the form of flat plastic film off a roll, for example
  • the printed plastic backing can be formed from rigid or flexible plastic material.
  • the steps described above can be performed in a different order. Because the form, fill and seal machine can have multiple molds for multiple product packages, the machine can advantageously separate the individual packages from each other by a die cutting step.
  • the sealing and cutting steps can be combined into a single die-cut seal step, where part of the die exerts pressure on the package to urge the portions together in a secure seal, while another part of the die is sharper and shaped to cut through the plastic adjacent to the sealed portion.
  • the form, fill and seal equipment can be oriented horizontally or vertically with respect to the floor.

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L'invention concerne un emballage plastique de qualité supérieure, ainsi qu'un procédé de fabrication dudit emballage. Ladite invention a aussi pour objet l'impression de plusieurs surfaces d'un emballage de manière à obtenir des effets visuels attrayants, des procédés de fermeture hermétique desdits emballages plastiques, dont certains utilisent la lumière ultraviolette pour activer un adhésif. Des matières plastiques peuvent être utilisées et renferment du polyuréthanne recyclé et/ou recyclable.
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