WO2008062029A1

WO2008062029A1 - Packaging arrangement, method and device for producing and filling packaging

Info

Publication number: WO2008062029A1
Application number: PCT/EP2007/062671
Authority: WO
Inventors: Adriano Callegari
Original assignee: Adriano Callegari Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-11-24
Filing date: 2007-11-22
Publication date: 2008-05-29
Also published as: EP1925567A1; EP2094582A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging arrangement having a cuboid outer contour, comprising a membrane packaging (2) with two frame parts (3, 4) fitted with flexible membranes (6, 7) and a wrapping (18) in the form of a pocket-shaped container or in the form of a hollow profile in which the membrane packaging (2) can be inserted. For fixing of the end position, connecting parts (10) are provided on the sides of the frame parts (3, 4), the parts being attached on two opposite sides of the frame parts (3, 4). Thus, the connecting means (10) form at least one outer side (8, 9) of the outer contour.

Description

Packaging arrangement, method and apparatus for producing and filling packaging

The invention relates to a packaging arrangement for receiving packaging material according to the preamble of claim 1. Such packaging arrangements are used in particular for the packaging of shock-sensitive packaged goods. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing and filling packaging according to claim 10 or claim 11.

The use of membrane packaging has long been known and in use. A membrane packaging for jewelry is shown for example in DE 20 2006 002 329 Ul. The membrane packaging consists essentially of two frame parts, on each of which flexible membranes are clamped. For packaging the jewelry, the frame parts are connected in superimposed positioning by a clamping fit. However, such membrane packaging is not very suitable for transport or storage.

From EP 403 514 Bl a packaging arrangement has become known in which a membrane packaging is inserted into a box. Although such a box can be easily transported and stored, it has various disadvantages. For example, it can not meet higher demands for aesthetic presentation. Furthermore, it can be unfavorable to handle. In particular, the membrane package can not be easily removed from the box.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to avoid the disadvantages of the known, in particular a packaging PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 9 PCAL002WO-2007022526

To create arrangement of the initially mentioned type, which is easy to use and easy to transport and storable. The packaging arrangement should continue to meet higher standards of aesthetic presentation.

These objects are achieved according to the invention with a packaging arrangement having the features in claim 1.

The packaging arrangement has a multi-surface outer contour, wherein it may preferably have a cuboid outer contour. In particular, prismatic outward contour shapes are also conceivable. The packaging arrangement contains a membrane packaging with two frame members provided with flexible membranes, between which packaging material can be sandwiched in an end position. For such a shock-absorbing arrangement membrane films could be used for the membrane, as described for example in EP 403 514 Bl. A membrane film can cover the area formed by a frame part open space area. To fix the end position, the frame parts are connected or connected to each other by means of fastening means. Fasteners may be, for example, connecting elements, which are formed as separate components.

Of course, it would also be conceivable to integrate the fastening means in the frame parts. The attachment could be done for example via a press fit. The packaging arrangement is characterized in that at least one outer side of its outer contour is predetermined by the frame parts and / or the fastening means. This use of the membrane packaging to form the outer contour can be used instead of complex, box-like outer packaging simply constructed, tubular enclosures. PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 3 PCAL002WO-2007022526

In a first embodiment, at least one outer side, preferably a cuboid surface of the preferably cuboid outer contour can be formed by a releasably fastenable to the frame parts connecting part as a fastening means.

In a further embodiment of the packaging arrangement, the fastening means may comprise connecting parts, which are each fastened or fastened laterally to the frame parts. In this way, the end position of the membrane packaging can be fixed in a simple manner. Preferably, the packaging arrangement has two connecting parts, wherein each one connecting part is assigned in each case one side of two opposite sides of the frame parts.

It can be advantageous if the connecting part is releasably securable or fastened by form fit, in particular by means of a rail-groove connection to the frame parts for fixing the end position. This type of attachment is user-friendly and allows in particular a rapid packaging of packaged goods. In particular, with a rail-groove connection sufficient stability is achieved, an accidental release of the connecting part of the packaging arrangement is virtually impossible.

In each case at least one frame element of each frame part may be formed in cross-section at least partially L-shaped. Thus, at rest in each case two superimposed frame elements at least partially define a cross-sectionally T-shaped rail. The corresponding connecting part may have a complementary T-slot. In this way, an advantageous rail-groove connection between PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 A PCAL002WO-200702252 6

see the frame parts and each reach a connecting part.

The L-shape in the region of at least one side of two superimposed frame elements and / or the T-shaped rail may extend over the entire side length of the frame element or of the frame part. For ease of mounting, however, it can be advantageous if the corresponding frame elements have a groove section designed to form the L shape of limited design, at least relative to the side length of the frame element, and if a corresponding recess is provided in the T-slot of the connection part for placement from the front , This design is characterized by easy handling, since in this way the sliding path of the rail-groove connection can be massively shortened in the groove direction. In this case, two groove sections are particularly advantageously provided on a respective frame element, which are preferably arranged in the region of the ends of the frame elements.

The frame parts may be pivotally connected to each other via a hinge or by means of another folding mechanism. It may be advantageous if the hinge is a film hinge, which is formed by a common membrane of the two frame parts. A hinge has the advantage that a precise end position of the frame parts can be achieved, in which the frame parts lie exactly aligned one above the other.

To set a cuboid outer contour, the packaging arrangement can have an at least one side open envelope into which the membrane packaging can be inserted. An open envelope may be a pocket-shaped container having an end wall and four side walls that are perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the bottom portion. The serving PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 5 PCAL002WO-2007022526

However, it can also be open on two sides, whereby it can have the shape of a hollow profile. Such a hollow profile has four side walls, which form a rectangle in cross-section at least in a rest position.

According to a further aspect of the invention, a method for producing and filling packaging is characterized by the following steps: placement of a funnel-shaped filling device on a first frame part of a membrane package in the receiving position; Applying packaging material to the upper side of the membrane of the frame part by means of or via the filling device, while the membrane is concavely curved by vacuum application from the underside; Creating an end position of the membrane packaging by placing a second frame part on the first frame part and fixing the end position by means of fastening means; and finally eventually inserting the membrane packaging in a wrapper. This method is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for producing and filling the packaging arrangement described above. The vacuum application has the advantage that the packaged goods can be easily placed in a desired position, in particular in a central position on the membrane. The mentioned step of laying on can be done by using two separate frame parts by placing or when using pivotally interconnected frame parts by folding.

Then, the invention relates, in terms of the apparatus, to a device for producing and filling packaging, which has the features in claim 11. PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 PCAL002WO-2007022526

Further individual features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments and from the drawings. Show it:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a packaging arrangement according to the invention,

FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through a packaging arrangement (sectional plane B according to FIG. 1),

FIG. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of a membrane packaging for the packaging arrangement according to FIG. 2,

FIG. 4 shows the membrane package according to FIG. 3 during the fastening process for fixing the end position,

FIG. 5 shows a completely assembled membrane packaging and a casing in a dismounted state,

FIG. 6 shows the packaging arrangement with a membrane packaging which is inserted approximately halfway into the envelope,

FIG. 7 shows a completely assembled membrane packaging,

8 is a perspective view of a membrane packaging according to another embodiment with folded frame parts and not yet patched connecting parts,

9 shows a perspective view of the frame parts according to FIG. 8 in the receiving position with a filling device, FIG. PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 1 PCAL002WO-200702252 6

10 is a perspective view of an apparatus for producing and filling a packaging arrangement with unfolded frame parts in the receiving position during a filling process,

FIG. 11 shows the device according to FIG. 10 with the frame parts in the end position after the filling process,

FIG. 12 shows a longitudinal section through a packaging arrangement according to an alternative exemplary embodiment, and

13 shows a longitudinal section through a further packaging arrangement.

As shown in FIG. 1, a packaging arrangement designated as a whole by 1 has a cuboidal contour. Essential components of the packaging arrangement 1 are a casing 18 and a membrane packaging 2, which is inserted in the casing. The envelope 18 is approximately box-like and has evidently at least one open side. This open side is closed by the membrane package 2, which thus prescribes or specifies the outer side of the packaging arrangement denoted by 8.

In the embodiment according to Figure 1, the outer contour is cuboid. Of course, other external contours would be conceivable. The envelope and the corresponding membrane packaging could, for example, be prismatic. The base of the prism could - instead of rectangular - triangular, pentagonal or continue to be polygonal or round. PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 Q PCAL002WO-200702252 6

In the embodiment according to Figure 2, the envelope 18 is formed open on two sides. In this packaging assembly 1 so both outer sides 8 and 9 are predetermined by the membrane packaging, which is preferably formed approximately flush with the enclosure 18. The membrane package 2 consists of two frame parts 3 and 4, which are each provided with a flat, flexible membrane 6 and 7. Sandwiched between the two membranes is a packaged product designated 5. This membrane packaging can basically be used for any type of goods, but especially for impact and break-sensitive goods. Packaged goods could be jewelry items, for example.

On two opposite sides of the frame parts 3 and 4 each L-shaped frame members 11 and 12 are arranged. Evidently define two superimposed frame members 11, 12 in cross-section a T-shaped rail which is received positively in a complementary T-slot of a connecting part 10. These connecting parts then each form the outer sides 8 and 9 at the same time. The connecting parts 10 are generally designed as injection-molded parts. The frame parts and / or the connecting parts may be made of plastic or another material. The wrapper may also be made of plastic, for example, for presentation purposes for all parts, transparent plastic materials such as e.g. ABS can be advantageous. Of course, in this case, the membranes 6 and 7 would be transparent.

In Figures 3 to 7, the individual manufacturing steps for mounting the packaging arrangement are shown, but for the sake of simplicity, no packaged goods is shown. As FIG. 3 shows, a membrane package consists of two connecting parts 10 and two separately formed frame parts 3 and PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 Q PCAL002WO-2007022526

4. Each frame part 3, 4 has on two opposite sides of frame members 11 and 12, which are formed in cross-section L-shaped. The frame parts 3 and 4 are aligned and placed one on top of the other. The connecting parts 10 can then be inserted from one end via their T-slot 13. This process is shown in FIG. To complete the rail-groove connection between the frame parts 3, 4 and the connecting parts 10, the connecting parts must be inserted over the entire side length, until the position according to Figure 5 is reached. Such a mounted membrane package 2 can now be inserted into a corresponding tubular casing 18. During the insertion process (FIG. 6), the inner sides of the side walls of the sheath 18 form a sliding surface for the corresponding sides of the connecting parts 10.

In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 8 it is shown that the groove for the L-shape of the frame elements does not necessarily have to run over the entire side length of the frame element. Evidently, relatively short groove portions 14 and 15 are respectively provided on the frame parts 3 and 4, which are respectively arranged at the ends of the frame members. Also, the corresponding T-groove 13 is formed only in sections. 16 with a recess is marked, in which for placing from the front of the corresponding groove portion 15 can be accommodated. After placing the connecting parts, these then only have to be moved over a short distance in the sliding direction of the rail-groove connection. For correct alignment for placement, it is evident that positioning aids are arranged centrally on the frame parts and on the connecting parts. PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 1 0 PCAL002WO-2007022526

In FIG. 9, a funnel-shaped filling device 20 is placed on a frame part 3. With the help of this filling device 20, the packaged goods can be applied to the free upper side of the membrane 6, which lies in the open area formed by the frame part. The filling device has particular advantages for packaged goods in loose bulk material form.

As is further apparent from FIG. 9, the frame parts 3 and 4 are connected to one another via a film hinge 13. This film hinge 13 is formed over the membrane 6, which is mounted both on the frame part 3 and on the frame part 4.

FIG. 10 shows a device for producing and filling the membrane packaging. In this case, the frame parts 3 and 4 are provided unfolded in a receiving position for a first method step, wherein the frame part 3 rests on a vacuum table 21 and the frame part 4 on a support table 22. The vacuum table has a vacuum connection 23, via which the membrane 6 can be subjected to vacuum from the underside. The vacuum application is indicated by an arrow V. Furthermore, it can be seen that a plurality of suction holes 24 of the vacuum arrangement are arranged on an upper part of the vacuum table 21 facing the frame part 3. By applying the vacuum it can be achieved that the membrane 6 bulges concavely (relative to the top side), as a result of which packaged goods can be charged in an advantageous manner from above via the filling device 20. For example, a central placement can be easily achieved.

After completion of the task of packaging goods, an end position can be created. In Figure 11, such an end position is gezeit, in which the second frame part 4 was folded onto the first frame part 2. In the end position can PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 H PCAL002WO-2007022526

the (not shown here) connecting parts placed and secured in a form-fitting manner previously described manner. After completion of this process, the vacuum application V can be canceled.

As is apparent from Figures 12 and 13, the respective outer sides need not necessarily be formed or predetermined by the connecting parts. For example, one outer side 8 of the packaging arrangement 1 is formed by the frame elements 11 'and 12' of the frame parts 3 and 4. Of course, it would also be conceivable in the same way to form the opposite side. In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 13, it is shown that the covering 18 can also be designed to be open only on one side. The enclosure 18 has an end wall 20, to which connect approximately at right angles side walls. Here, therefore, only the designated outside 9 would be formed or predetermined by the membrane packaging. Furthermore, it can also be seen in FIG. 13 that the membranes are connected to one another via a film hinge 17.

Claims

PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 12 PCAL002WO-2007022525. docPatentansprüche

1. Packaging arrangement with a multi-surface outer contour, in particular with a cuboid outer contour containing a membrane package (2) with two with flexible membranes

(6, 7) provided frame parts (3, 4) between which packaged goods (5) in an end position is sandwiched, wherein the frame parts by means of fastening means (10) are interconnected, characterized in that at least one outer side (8, 9) the outer contour is formed by the frame parts (3, 4) and / or the fastening means (10).

2. Packaging arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one outer side (8, 9), preferably a cuboid surface of the preferably cuboid outer contour by a releasably fastened to the frame parts (3, 4) connecting part (10) is formed as a fastening means.

3. Packaging arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fastening means comprise at least one connecting part (10) which is provided for fixing the end position laterally to the frame parts (3, 4), wherein preferably two connecting parts (10) are provided , which are each fastened or fastened on two opposite sides of the frame parts (3, 4).

4. Packaging arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting part (10) by positive engagement, in particular by means of a rail-groove connection to the frame parts (3, 4) releasably fastened or attached. PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 13 PCAL002WO-2007022525. doc

5. Packaging arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting part (10) by positive engagement by means of a rail-groove connection to the frame parts (3, 4) is releasably fastened or attached.

6. Packaging arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that in each case at least one frame element (11, 12) of each frame part (3, 4) in cross-section at least partially L-shaped, whereby in the rest position in each case two superimposed frame members (11, 12 ) at least in sections define a T-shaped rail, and that the corresponding connecting part (10) has a complementary T-groove (13).

7. Packaging arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that the frame elements (11, 12) has at least one with respect to a side length of the frame member of limited groove portion (14, 15) and that in the T-groove (13) of the connecting part (10). for placing from the front a corresponding recess (16) is provided.

8. Packaging arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the frame parts (3, 4) are pivotally connected to each other via a hinge, wherein the hinge preferably a film hinge (17) formed by a common membrane (6) of the two frame parts is.

9. Packaging arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it defines a cuboid outer contour an at least one side open envelope

(18) in the form of a bag-shaped container or in the form of a hollow profile into which the membrane packaging (2) PCAL002WO / 22. 11. 07 14 PCAL002WO-2007022525. doc

is insertable.

10. A method for producing and filling of packages in particular according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by the steps:

Placing a filling device (20) on a first frame part (3) of a membrane packaging (2) in the receiving position,

- placing packaging material (5) on top of the membrane (6) of the first frame part (3) by means of or via the filling device (20), while the membrane (6) is concavely curved by vacuum application from the underside,

- Creating an end position of the membrane package (2) by placing a second frame part (4) on the first frame part (3) and fixing the end position by means of fastening means (10).

11. Apparatus for producing and filling packaging, in particular packaging arrangements according to one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a membrane package (2) with two flexible membranes (6, 7) provided frame parts (3, 4), between which packaged (5 ) is sandwiched in an end position, with a vacuum table (21) for one of the frame parts (3, 4) for applying the vacuum to the underside of the membrane (6), whereby the membrane is concavely wölbbar and with a funnel-shaped filling device (20) can be placed on the frame part, wherein preferably can be placed on the top of the membrane (6) under vacuum loading packaged.