WO2007042849A1 - Systeme d'emballage destine au transport d'arrangements floraux - Google Patents

Systeme d'emballage destine au transport d'arrangements floraux Download PDF

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WO2007042849A1
WO2007042849A1 PCT/IB2005/002993 IB2005002993W WO2007042849A1 WO 2007042849 A1 WO2007042849 A1 WO 2007042849A1 IB 2005002993 W IB2005002993 W IB 2005002993W WO 2007042849 A1 WO2007042849 A1 WO 2007042849A1
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Jorge E. Marin
Maria Juana Mcallister
Gustavo Moreno
Leyla Guido
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Vista Flor Corporation Comercializadora Internacional Ltda C I
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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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/50—Containers, 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

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  • the present invention is related to packaging systems for transporting perishable goods and in particular, it is directed to a packaging system for transporting floral arrangements with a high degree of design for immediate use by the user at the time of receipt thereof, facilitating The manipulation of the floral arrangements, allowing them to be transported with or without refrigeration and preventing them from being damaged during transport.
  • US 5,060,799 is directed to a flower package comprising a plastic container, an extension of waxed cardboard that is placed on the bucket and a plastic lid that is placed on the extension.
  • This system allows the transportation of hydrated flower, which is packed vertically and by removing the extension the flower can be displayed in the same bucket.
  • Application US 10 / 946,973 discloses a package for transporting cut flowers which can be used to display the flowers at the point of sale.
  • the package comprises a cardboard box and an inner vessel to keep the water inside the package.
  • the outer cardboard box has a length sufficient to keep the flowers in an upright position, and where said box has a line of weakness through which the box can be separated to expose the flowers that are inside.
  • US Patent 6,039,180 allows the packaging and transport of several flowers in a special arrangement but does not contemplate the transport of ready-made floral arrangements.
  • Patent application US 10 / 363,179 discloses a portable package for transporting a single floral arrangement in the form of a bouquet, which comprises a support element.
  • said packaging does not include the transport of floral arrangements over long distances or the storage of several floral arrangements at the same time.
  • the present invention is directed to a packaging system for the packaging and transport of floral arrangements with a high degree of design ready for immediate use by the user at the time of receipt thereof, which allows the transport without refrigeration of the arrangements and a Easy handling of the packaging as well as the stacking thereof, without the elaborated product being transported suffering mechanical damage due to its handling.
  • the system comprises an external box comprising a base and a lid, wherein the box base contains a removable tray to support different floral arrangements.
  • the tray has a support structure Ia which has a plurality of holes to position the means containing the floral arrangements.
  • the support structure may also include adjustment means to fix the means containing the flower arrangements.
  • the box has a plurality of holes for the ventilation of the floral arrangements and as handles to facilitate the transport of the boxes.
  • the tray may optionally have holes and handles so that they coincide with those of the box.
  • the box can optionally have removable reinforcing bars across the width of the same, with which the deformation of the boxes during stacking is prevented.
  • the system comprises the accommodation means for keeping hydrated floral arrangements of different dimensions, within which waterproof tubes or wrappers containing water or hydrated foams are suitable.
  • Figure 1 shows an external view of the packaging system of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 shows a schematic view of the base of the outer box including the tray that supports the floral arrangements.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the tray showing in detail each of the elements of the support structure.
  • Figure 4 is a right front view of the tray showing the spatial arrangement of the support structure one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic sample of the housing means for keeping the flower arrangements hydrated.
  • the purpose of this application is to provide a system for packing and transporting ready-to-use floral arrangements, where the finished arrangements are highly elaborated and of great design.
  • the system provides a container for hydrated flower arrangements of different dimensions which ensures that the arrangements arrive in perfect condition to the consumer, with the advantage of easy handling and resistance of the system during transport and storage, with the advantage that the transport of the arrangements can be performed even without refrigeration.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show the system object of the invention.
  • the system comprises an external box (1) comprising a base (11) and a cover (12) which slide slidably on one another.
  • the box (1) can preferably be corrugated cardboard due to its low cost, however, other materials can be used for its construction.
  • the preferred way to elaborate said box (1) is rectangular or square, it is possible to elaborate it in another geometric form as long as the elements inside allow the floral arrangements to not touch each other or touch the walls of The box, guaranteeing the perfect arrival of these at the hands of the end user.
  • tray (2) of a single body that is folded into three sections, two sections as vertical walls (21) and a horizontal base section (22), parallel to the base (11) of the outer box, and perpendicular to the vertical walls (21).
  • the dimensions of the tray (2) are such that the width thereof is equal to the interior width of the base of the box (11), and the length of the tray (2) is equal to the interior length of the base of the The box (11), such that the tray (2) fits perfectly inside the base of the box (11).
  • the tray (2) and the elements that are optionally inside it may preferably be waterproofed with wax or with a plastic coating.
  • the horizontal section (22) of the tray can also be the support structure for the housing means (4) to keep the arrangements hydrated.
  • the horizontal section (22) is preferably arranged parallel to a height between 30% to 70% of the total height of the base of the box (11) and is perforated in its upper part with a plurality of holes (34), preferably circular, where the housing means (4) are inserted to keep the arrays hydrated vertically or substantially vertically on the horizontal section (22).
  • rubber bands, sailboat moorings or any other useful material can be used to prevent said accommodation means (4) from leaving their position.
  • the horizontal section (22) rests on the bottom of the base of the box (11) and on said horizontal section (22) a support structure (3) is adapted, which is composed by two bodies (31) and (32) which are symmetrically arranged side and side with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tray (2) to ensure the equitable distribution of the load and the weight of the floral arrangements.
  • each body (31) and (32) rises vertically to form a central platform at a height of 30% to 70% of the total height of the base of the box (11), and the two bodies must not occupy more than a third of the width of the base of the box (11).
  • the upper surface of the platform formed by the two bodies (31) and (32) does not form a parallel plane with the horizontal section (22), but the upper surface of each body is arranged in the form of an angle of 0 to 45 ° so that said surfaces are in decline towards the center of the platform, both bodies forming a channel on which the floral arrangements are supported in an inclined position.
  • the bodies (31) and (32) are provided with two groups of holes (33) and (34) preferably circular or semicircular, where the housing means (4) of the arrangements are inserted.
  • the first group of semicircular holes (33) are made on the upper surface of each of the bodies (31) and (32) in such a way that they cover part of the vertical internal wall and part of the platform at an angle.
  • the semicircular holes (33) are arranged in each body in such a way that the hole (33) of the first body (31) is faced with the hole (33) of the second body (32), thus forming a circular through hole jointly towards the center of the platform.
  • the semicircular orifices (33) are perforated in pairs and throughout the entire support structure (3) several pairs of semicircular orifices (33) are distributed equally.
  • the accommodation means (4) for keeping the arrangements hydrated are adjusted in the semicircular holes (33) by resting the arrangements on the platform at an angle to the side and side of the support structure (3), so that the inflorescences of each arrangement do not touch each other and remain free of contact with the platform.
  • fixing means (36) to prevent the housing means (4) from leaving their position, said fixing means (36) can be, although they are not limited to: rubber bands , sailboat moorings or plastic locks.
  • cavities (35) are also included to prevent contact of the inflorescences with the platform and thus prevent the flower arrangements from suffering any damage .
  • under the cavities (35) and attached to the vertical wall of the bodies (31) and (32) means for damping (37) of the floral arrangements of materials such as foams or wadding can be placed.
  • the bodies (31) and (32) can be perforated with a second group of holes (34), preferably circular, where the housing means are inserted to keep the arrangements (4) in perpendicular position with respect to the surface of the upper angled surface of each body (31) and (32).
  • the second group of holes (34) have a diameter substantially smaller than that of the first group of semicircular holes
  • the second group of holes (34) is arranged on the platform towards the upper outer end of each of the bodies (31) and (32), and are equally distributed so as not to interfere with the arrangements inserted in the first group of holes (33) and which are lying on the platform.
  • two holes (34) are perforated, so that a first hole is on the angled platform and the second hole is drilled on the vertical wall of the body (31) or (32), the two holes forming a space through which the housing means (4) passes and is secured.
  • the outer box (1) has a plurality of holes (15) arranged for the ventilation of the floral arrangements, and handles (16) to facilitate the transport of the boxes.
  • the tray (2) can optionally have holes (23) and handles (24) so that they coincide with those of the outer box (1), said ventilation holes (15) can also optionally be located in the upper, lateral part and / or lower of the outer box (1).
  • the outer box (1) can optionally have removable reinforcement bars or templates (13), which prevents deformation of the boxes during stacking, which can be made of wood, plastic or any other suitable material.
  • removable reinforcement bars or templates (13) can be placed across the base (11) of the outer box on its upper edge.
  • the bars or templates are placed in such a way that they are evenly distributed over the entire length of the base (11) of the outer box.
  • the bars or templates comprise the fastening means (14) for fixing the bars to the base (11) of the outer box.
  • Said means may be sailboat belts, rubber bands, plastic locks or any other suitable material that allows the securing of the bars (13) in the packaging system.
  • the system can also comprise reinforcements and supports necessary to provide a solid construction of all the elements within the box. Also, these elements can be constructed of materials such as corrugated cardboard, resistant plastics or any other suitable material.
  • Figure 5 shows the accommodation means (4) to keep hydrated floral arrangements of different dimensions, within which tubes with perforated lids are suitable that allow the introduction of pressurized floral arrangements or wrappings that wrap the stems of Flower arrangements
  • the accommodation means (4) for keeping the flower arrangements hydrated should be suitable for containing water, preservative solutions, jellies or foams moistened with water or said preservative solutions.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un système d'emballage destiné à l'emballage et au transport d'arrangements floraux très élaborés prêts pour une utilisation immédiate de la part de l'utilisateur au moment de la réception de celui-ci, qui permet le transport, sans réfrigération des arrangements et une manipulation facile du paquet ainsi que son empilement, sans que le produit élaboré qui est transporté ne soit endommagé du fait de sa manipulation. Le système comprend une boîte externe qui comporte une base et un couvercle, la base de la boîte comprenant un plateau amovible destiné à supporter différents arrangements floraux. Le plateau possède une structure support dotée de plusieurs orifices afin de positionner les moyens contenus dans les arrangements floraux.
PCT/IB2005/002993 2005-10-14 2005-10-14 Systeme d'emballage destine au transport d'arrangements floraux WO2007042849A1 (fr)

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US6039180A (en) * 1999-03-18 2000-03-21 Grant; Selwyn E. Protective shipping container for flowers
US20020014427A1 (en) * 2000-07-31 2002-02-07 Cornelis van der Stoep Plate-shaped flower carrier
US6595363B2 (en) * 1999-05-24 2003-07-22 Professional Package Company Floral shipper

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6039180A (en) * 1999-03-18 2000-03-21 Grant; Selwyn E. Protective shipping container for flowers
US6595363B2 (en) * 1999-05-24 2003-07-22 Professional Package Company Floral shipper
US20020014427A1 (en) * 2000-07-31 2002-02-07 Cornelis van der Stoep Plate-shaped flower carrier

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