WO2011006229A1 - Procédé et système d’expédition de matelas - Google Patents

Procédé et système d’expédition de matelas Download PDF

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WO2011006229A1
WO2011006229A1 PCT/CA2009/000991 CA2009000991W WO2011006229A1 WO 2011006229 A1 WO2011006229 A1 WO 2011006229A1 CA 2009000991 W CA2009000991 W CA 2009000991W WO 2011006229 A1 WO2011006229 A1 WO 2011006229A1
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Niaina Andria
George Itzkovitz
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B63/00—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged
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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
    • B65D71/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D71/0088—Palletisable loads, i.e. loads intended to be transported by means of a fork-lift truck
    • B65D71/0092—Palletisable loads, i.e. loads intended to be transported by means of a fork-lift truck provided with one or more rigid supports, at least one dimension of the supports corresponding to a dimension of the load, e.g. skids
    • 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
    • B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles

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  • a method for packaging and shipping multiple bedding products more particularly a method for packaging and shipping multiple compressed mattresses or futons together for sea and land transportation.
  • Present methods for packaging an individual mattress or another compressible bedding product employ compression and/or application of a vacuum to ensure ease of transport of the individual mattress.
  • Other bedding components such as one or more pillows, a topper, a duvet or bed covering, etc, may be vacuum packed and compressed along with the mattress for shipment.
  • a method for shipping mattresses includes: inserting a plurality of mattresses into separate protective bags, with at least one of the plurality of mattresses in each protective bag; compressing individually at least one of the protective bags; retaining the compression of the at least one of the compressed protective bags; placing all of the protective bags on a first support; placing a second support on top of all of the protective bags; compressing all of the protective bags between the first support and the second support; and coupling the first support and the second support together, said coupling restraining expansion of all of the protective bags.
  • the method may also include the steps of uncoupling the first support and the second support and restoring at least one mattress to its precompression thickness.
  • At least one protective bag may contain more than one mattress. Compressing the plurality of mattresses may include compressing each mattresses to a predetermined-set height. In other embodiments according to the present invention, the method may also include placing the plurality of mattresses within air-impervious bags prior to compressing.
  • the air-impervious bag may be sealed after compressing. An open end of the air-impervious bag may be sealed with a heated element. Prior to sealing the air-impervious bag, the air-impervious bag may be substantially evacuated.
  • placing the plurality of compressed mattresses on a first support may include, but is not limited to, placing at least ten compressed mattresses on the support. Placing the plurality of compressed mattresses on a first support may also include, but is not limited to, placing twenty-two or fewer compressed mattresses on the support.
  • compressing further the plurality of compressed mattresses between the first support and the second support may include compressing the plurality of compressed mattresses to another predetermined-set height. In some embodiments according to the present invention, compressing further the plurality of compressed mattresses between the first support and the second support may include compressing with a press.
  • the first support may be a shipping palette. In still other embodiments according to the present invention, the second support may be a shipping palette.
  • at least one band may be placed around the first support, the second support, and the plurality of further compressed mattresses and may be tightened. The at least one band may include a steel band.
  • Tightening the at least one band may include tightening with a steel strapping tensioner.
  • a first and a second end of the at least one band may be coupled with a double notched steel strapping sealer.
  • exposed surfaces of the further compressed plurality of mattresses, coupled to the first support and to the second support may covered with a wear-resistant material.
  • a system for shipping mattresses may include means for: inserting a plurality of mattresses into separate protective bags, with at least one of the plurality of mattresses in each protective bag;
  • the system may also include means for uncoupling the first support and the second support and restoring at least one mattress to its precompression thickness.
  • At least one protective bag may contain more than one mattress. Compressing the plurality of mattresses may include compressing each mattresses to a predetermined-set height.
  • the system may include means for placing the plurality of mattresses within air-impervious bags prior to compressing.
  • the air-impervious bag may be sealed after compressing. An open end of the air-impervious bag may be sealed with a heated element. Prior to sealing the air-impervious bag, the air-impervious bag may be substantially evacuated.
  • Fig. 1 is a flowchart of a method according to an embodiment of the present invention for packaging a plurality of mattresses for shipment;
  • Fig. 2 is a pictorial illustration of a prior art mattress enclosed within an air- impervious plastic bag
  • Fig. 3 A is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of insertion of a mattress enclosed within an air-impervious bag into a press;
  • Fig. 3B is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of placement of a mattress enclosed within an air-impervious bag in a press;
  • Fig. 4A is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of placement of a mattress, enclosed within an air-impervious bag, in a press;
  • Fig. 4B is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of compression of a mattress, enclosed within an air-impervious bag, in a press and evacuation of the air-impervious bag;
  • Fig. 4C is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of lowering of a heated bar and partial sealing of an air-impervious bag enclosing a compressed mattress;
  • Fig. 4D is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of lifting of a heated bar and withdrawal of a vacuum hose from a partially sealed air-impervious bag containing a compressed mattress;
  • Fig. 4E is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of lowering of a heated bar and completion of sealing of an air-impervious bag enclosing a compressed mattress;
  • Fig. 5 is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of raising of a heated bar and removal of a compressed and sealed mattress enclosed within an air-impervious bag from a press;
  • Fig. 6 is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of stacking of compressed and sealed mattresses upon a lower shipping palette;
  • Fig. 7 is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of placing of an upper shipping palette on top of a stack of compressed and sealed mattresses;
  • Fig. 8 A is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of insertion within a press of an assembly of a stack of compressed and sealed mattresses, a lower shipping palette, and an upper shipping palette
  • Fig. 8B is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of placement within a press of an assembly of a stack of compressed and sealed mattresses positioned, a lower shipping palette, and an upper shipping palette;
  • Fig. 8C is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of lowering a press plate, compressing a stack of compressed and sealed mattresses to a stack predetermined-set height, and attaching of protective strips;
  • Fig. 8D is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of securing bands to an assembly of a stack of compressed and sealed mattresses, a lower shipping palette, and an upper shipping palette;
  • Fig. 8E is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of removing a secured and compressed assembly from a press
  • Fig. 9 is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of an upper shipping palette having rounded edges and coupled to a band with a retaining clip;
  • Fig. 10 is a pictorial illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention of installation of a protective layer around a compressed and secured assembly
  • Fig. 11 is a pictorial illustration depicting a mattress partially disposed in one embodiment of a protective bag
  • Fig. 12 is a pictorial illustration of a closed protective bag containing a mattress
  • Fig. 13 is a pictorial illustration of an air-impervious bag containing a compressed mattress disposed in a protective bag;
  • Fig. 14 is a flowchart depicting one embodiment of a method of shipping mattresses
  • Fig. 15 is a flowchart depicting a further embodiment of a method of shipping mattresses.
  • Fig. 16 is a flowchart depicting a still further embodiment of a method of shipping mattresses.
  • the present invention relates to a method of packaging multiple bedding products using a containment container such as a crate or several shipping supports, such as, but not limited to, palettes, to further compress a stack of already individually compressed bedding products, such as, but not limited to, mattresses. Upon application of further compression, the already compressed bedding products fit within an even smaller space, allowing for cost effective transport and storage.
  • a containment container such as a crate or several shipping supports, such as, but not limited to, palettes
  • a standard cargo container employed in ship, rail, highway, and air transportation contains approximately 2690 ft in space, with a recommended 2350 ft load volume, and is approximately 39 feet and 6 inches in length, approximately 7 feet and 9 inches in width, and approximately 8 feet and 10 inches in height.
  • the present invention may be used with non-standard cargo containers as well.
  • restraints such as, but not limited to, bands, associated with further compression, minimize reexpansion of the bedding products due to failure of seals associated with the packaging of individual compressed mattresses. Sealing failures may occur within a packaged individual compressed mattress or futon and result in a decompressed state, that is, expanded.
  • Fig. 1 contains a flowchart 50 of a method according to an embodiment of the present invention for preparing a plurality of mattresses for transport.
  • Step 54 individual mattresses 1 10 are compressed and sealed.
  • the individual mattress 110 is inserted into a bag 105 made of an air-impervious material and open at one end or side 115 in accordance with the prior art.
  • the air-impervious bag 105 may be made of, but is not limited to, plastic, for example, polyethylene,
  • Walls of the air-impervious bag 105 are sufficient to withstand subsequent pressures generated by evacuation of the air from the air-impervious bag 105 and from compression of the mattress 110, for example, approximately in the range of 0.004 to 0.006 inches thick.
  • Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3B show placement of the individual mattress 110 enclosed in the air-impervious bag 105 within a press 205 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the press 205 may be, but is not limited to, an hydraulic press employing a vertical hydraulic press plate 207, as made by Jinbaoma Furniture Manufacture Co., Ltd.
  • the press 205 comprises a position sensor 215 that is coupled to a controller 220 and that detects a position 315 of the press plate 207 at which the mattress 110 has been squeezed to a predetermined height 305.
  • the controller 220 is coupled to at least one valve 225 controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid from a pressure source 226 to an at least one hydraulic actuator 227 coupled to the press plate 207 and capable of raising and lowering the press plate 207.
  • an opening 210 between the press plate 207 and a lower press support 208 of the press 205 is reduced, thereby squeezing or compressing the individual mattress 110 resting upon the lower press support 208 and enclosed by the air-impervious bag 105 to the predetermined-set height 305.
  • a signal from the position sensor 215 to the controller 220 results in a halt to vertical movement of the press plate 207.
  • Compression of the individual mattress 110 is kept within the limits of the elastic structure of the individual mattress 110 and is halted before damage is done to the individual mattress 110 which may adversely affect the resilience of the individual mattress 110 and the ability of the individual mattress 110 to have its thickness restored to the precompression thickness.
  • the thickness of an individual mattress is reduced to approximately 35 % of the original uncompressed thickness.
  • an individual mattress 110 originally approximately 12 inches thick may be reduced to approximately 4 inches thick.
  • Fig. 3B and Fig. 4A show, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, at least one vacuum hose 410 inserted in the open side 115 of the air- impervious bag 105.
  • the at least one vacuum hose 410 is attached to a vacuum source 420, for example, but not limited to, a transfer pump or a trapping pump, coupled to the controller 220.
  • Air is withdrawn or evacuated from the individual mattress 110 and from the interior 118 of the air-impervious bag 105 as the mattress 110 is squeezed or compressed by the press plate 207 between the press plate 207 and the lower press support 208.
  • Fig. 4B illustrates completion of the squeezing and the evacuation of the air- impervious bag 105 to the predetermined set height 305 of the mattress 110, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4C illustrates the first stage of sealing the open end 115 of the air-impervious bag 105 to substantially preserve the evacuated interior 118 of the air-impervious bag 105, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Sealing may be heat sealing and may be carried out by, but is not limited to, a press 205 including an electrically heated element or bar 510 attached to a vertical hydraulic actuator 515.
  • Fig. 4C illustrates the electrically heated bar 510 initially sealing the middle 330 (see Fig. 3B) of the open side 115 of the air-impervious bag 105 and squeezing closed the at least one vacuum hose 410, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4D illustrates the heated bar 510 being briefly lifted and the at least one vacuum hose 410 withdrawn from the interior 118 of the air-impervious bag 105, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4E illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the electrically heated bar 510 being lowered again to complete the sealing of the open side 115 of the air- impervious bag 105.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, raising the heated bar 510 and the press plate 207 and removing the compressed or squeezed and sealed individual mattress 605 from the press 205.
  • Step 56 the compressed and sealed mattress 605 is placed on a support together with other compressed and sealed mattresses 605.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, placing the compressed and sealed individual mattress 605 upon a lower shipping palette or support 700 on top of and aligned with other previously compressed and sealed individual mattresses 605 in a stack 610.
  • the top 820 of the lower shipping palette 700 may be covered with protective material 825, possibly, but not limited to corrugated cardboard.
  • the lower shipping palette 700 may be made of an array of parallel wooden pieces 705 held in position by an orthogonal array of wooden crosspieces or crossbars 710 (see Fig. 5).
  • approximately 22 compressed and sealed individual mattresses 605, corresponding to an initially approximately 8 inch thick mattress 110, may be stacked upon the lower shipping palette 700.
  • individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605 are compressed and aligned horizontally, adjacent individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605 do not lie flat upon one another. As a consequence of their compression, individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605 have waves and bumps that create spaces between the individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605. (See Fig. 6).
  • a second support is placed on top of the plurality of individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, following stacking of the desired number of individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605 upon the lower shipping palette or lower shipping support 700, covering the top 805 of the uppermost individual compressed and sealed mattress 802 by a protective material 810, possibly, but not limited to, corrugated cardboard and positioning the upper shipping palette or upper shipping support 815, possibly made of wood and possibly similar in construction to the lower shipping palette 700, on top of the upper protective layer 810.
  • a protective material 810 possibly, but not limited to, corrugated cardboard
  • the upper shipping palette or upper shipping support 815 possibly made of wood and possibly similar in construction to the lower shipping palette 700, on top of the upper protective layer 810.
  • Combination of the compressed and sealed individual mattresses 605, the lower shipping palette 700, and the upper shipping palette 815 forms an assembly 800.
  • Step 60 the plurality or stack of individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605 is further compressed.
  • Fig. 8A and Fig. 8B illustrate, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, placing the assembly 800 within a press 905, possibly, but not limited to, an hydraulic press, employing a vertical hydraulic press plate 907, as made by Phoenix.
  • the press 905 comprises a sensor 915 that is coupled to a controller 920 and that detects the position of the press plate 907 when the mattress stack 610 has been squeezed to a predetermined set height 1010.
  • the controller 920 is coupled to at least one hydraulic actuator 927, coupled to the press plate 907 and capable of raising and lowering the press plate 907.
  • Fig. 8C illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, lowering the press plate 907 and compressing the stack 610 of individual compressed and sealed individual mattresses 605 to the stack predetermined-set height 1010.
  • an opening 910 between the press plate 907 and a floor 950 is reduced, thereby compressing the stack 610 resting upon the lower shipping palette 700, which, in turn, rests upon the floor 950, to the stack predetermined-set height 1010.
  • a signal from the position sensor 915 to the controller 920 results in a halt to vertical movement of the press plate 907.
  • the weight of the compressed assembly 1000 is kept between substantially 1500 pounds and substantially 2000 pounds for ease of handling.
  • the height of the compressed assembly 1000 is kept between substantially 47 inches and substantially 49 inches for ease of handling, loading, and unloading and for safety considerations, including avoidance of a propensity for tipping off when handled with a forklift during storage on a higher section of a warehouse racking system.
  • the compressed assembly 1000 should not exceed approximately 8 feet in height if to be shipped in a 40 foot Hi Cube container having an internal height of substantially 8 feet and 10 inches.
  • the compressed assembly 1000 should not exceed approximately 7 feet in height.
  • the space left between the height of the compressed assembly 1000 and the internal height of the container may allow for ease of loading and unloading.
  • one or more compressed assemblies 1000 may be stacked upon one another in a shipping container, provided that the total height of the stacked compressed assemblies 1000 does not exceed approximately 8 feet in the case of a Hi Cube container.
  • Fig. 8C also illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, locking the press plate 907 in position and attaching protective strips 1005 of material, possibly, but not limited to, polyurethane foam or felt padding, to the upper shipping palette 815 and to the lower shipping palette 700.
  • the protective strips 1005 run along the sides 615 (see Fig. 6) of the stack 610 of compressed and sealed individual mattresses 605 between the upper shipping palette 815 and the lower shipping palette 700.
  • Fig. 8D illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, preserving the height of the mattress stack 610 at the stack predetermined set height 1010, by, but not limited to, securing the upper shipping palette 815 and the lower shipping palettes 700 together.
  • Securing may be by tightening, possibly, but not limited to, bands 1105, possibly, but not limited to steel, encompassing the lower supporting pallet 700, the mattress stack 610 of compressed and sealed individual mattresses 605, and the upper shipping palette 815.
  • Fig. 9 illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, rounding of an edge 1205 of the upper shipping palette 815 in contact with the band 1105 to prevent abrasion and eventual breakage of the bands 1105. Edges 1205 of the lower palette 700 may be similarly rounded.
  • the tightened bands 1105 may be secured to the upper shipping palette 815 and to the lower shipping palette 700 by retaining clips 1305 secured to the upper shipping palette 815 and/or to the lower shipping palette 700 to prevent movement.
  • Fig. 8D also illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, tightening the bands 1105 with, for example, a steel strapping tensioner 1120, and securing a first end 1130 and a second end 1135 of the band 1105, for example, with a double notched steel strapping sealer 1125.
  • the protective strips 1005 separate the bands 1105 from contact with the individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605.
  • Fig. 8E illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, after the compressed assembly 1000 containing the individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605 has been secured with the bands 1105 to form the secured and compressed stack assembly 1100, raising the press plate 907 and removing the secured and compressed assembly 1110 comprised of individual compressed and sealed mattresses 605.
  • Fig. 10 illustrates, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, covering the sides 1115 of the secured and compressed assembly 1110, with at least one protective layer 1405 of wear-resistant material and securing the protective layer 1405 with a holder 1150.
  • the protective layer 1405 may be, but is not limited to, cardboard, fabric, or a combination of cardboard and fabric.
  • FIG. 11 shown is a pictorial illustration depicting a mattress 110 partially disposed in one embodiment of a protective bag 2000.
  • a protective bag 2000 may be used to further protect a mattress 110 or mattresses during shipment.
  • the protective bag 2000 may be made from 100% non-woven polypropylene, although not limited thereto, or some other durable material capable of providing protection during shipment.
  • a mattress 110 may be disposed in the protective bag 2000 and some securing device such as loop and pile fasteners 2002, although not limited thereto, may secure the protective bag 2000 around the mattress 110.
  • the protective bag 2000 could also be secured with a zipper, straps, or even heat-sealed.
  • the protective bag 2000 may be reused over and over again during subsequent shipments, although not limited thereto.
  • FIG. 12 shown is a pictorial illustration of a closed protective bag 2000 containing a mattress 110.
  • a protective bag 2000 not only protects the mattresses 1 10 from getting dirty once decompressed in a receiving warehouse, but may also provide carrying straps 2004, although not limited thereto, or some other device that may aid in transportation. With carrying straps 2004, for example, although not limited thereto, two people can easily carry a mattress in a protective bag 2000 with minimal effort.
  • FIG. 13 shown is a pictorial illustration of an air-impervious bag 105 containing a compressed mattress 110 disposed in a protective bag 2000.
  • the protective bag 2000 helps to insure that the mattress 110 will not be soiled or damaged by improper handling. If the air-impervious bag 2000 is dragged through a warehouse, for example, although not limited thereto, it may tear and expose the mattress to dirt or other damage, but the protective bag 2000 will keep it protected.
  • the protective bag may be used on the outside of the air-impervious bag, protecting the air-impervious bag from being punctured or torn and the mattress or mattresses inside from expanding.
  • each air-impervious bag may be manufactured in any number of shapes and sizes to accommodate any number of mattresses. Compressing multiple mattresses in each air-impervious bag 105 may permit faster preparation for shipment. However, doing so may result in uneven compression and damage to the mattresses. For example, although not limited thereto, if two mattresses are inserted into an air-impervious bag 105 for compression, with or without a protective bag 2000, the compression to a pre- determined height may be accomplished by over-compressing one of the mattresses and under-compressing the other. Individual mattresses may be vacuum-sealed in air- impervious bags and one or more inserted into each protective bag, although not limited thereto.
  • the protective bag 2000 may be manufactured so that it retains the compression of a compressed mattress or mattresses, obviating the need for an air- impervious bag 105 to retain the compression. In such a way, an individual mattress (or multiple mattresses) may be compressed and inserted (while compressed) into the protective bag 2000. The size and shape of the protective bag 2000 then restrains decompression of the compressed mattress or mattresses. In the alternative, the protective bag 2000 could be used in conjunction with an air-impervious bag 105 to retain compression, enclosed within the air-impervious bad 105 as shown in Fig. 13, or the protective bag 2000 could enclosing the air-impervious bag 105. The air- impervious bag 105 or protective bag 2000 may retain compression of a mattress or mattresses by maintaining negative air pressure. Air may be removed from the air- impervious bag 105 and/or protective bag 2000 by vacuuming it out or it may be forced out by the action of compression, although not limited thereto.
  • the compressed mattresses may be exposed to a variety of harsh surroundings.
  • Shipping palettes for example, may be used as supports and may have sharp edges or contain inadvertent nails or other irregularities which may puncture the air-impervious bags.
  • the protective bag 2000 may help to protect the mattresses from damage.
  • cross-member bars may be used as one or both supports to limit contact with the compressed mattresses and retain compression.
  • Coupling means such as metal bands, although not limited thereto, may be used to compress and/or retain compression of the stack of compressed mattresses. Coupling means may be used to compress further the plurality of mattresses between the first and second supports with a tensioner, although not limited thereto. This method of compressing further the plurality of mattresses may cause damage to the mattresses if the bands come in contact with the mattresses.
  • a protective bag 2000 may protect the mattresses from such contact.
  • a protective side panel may be used. A protective side panel may secure the top and bottom supports to each other and retain compression of the stack without the need for a securing strap, although not limited thereto.
  • the compressed mattresses can be removed from the supports and decompressed. If a coupling restraint is used, it may be decoupled in order to free the compressed mattresses (either individually or in subsets of more than one mattress) from each other. The mattresses may then be removed from the supports and decompressed further, although not limited thereto.
  • Fig. 14 shown is a flowchart depicting one embodiment of a method of shipping mattresses.
  • the following steps may performed: inserting a plurality of mattresses into separate protective bags, with at least one of the plurality of mattresses in each protective bag; compressing individually at least one of the protective bags; retaining the
  • Steps of uncoupling the first support and the second support and restoring at least one mattress to its precompression thickness may also be performed, although not limited thereto.
  • Fig. 15 shown is a flowchart depicting a further embodiment of a method of shipping mattresses.
  • the following steps may performed: compressing a plurality of mattresses; inserting at least one of the plurality of compressed mattresses in a protective bag; retaining the compression of the plurality of compressed mattresses; placing the plurality of compressed mattresses on a first support; placing a second support on top of the plurality of compressed mattresses; compressing the plurality of compressed mattresses between the first support and the second support; and coupling the first support and the second support together, said coupling restraining expansion of the plurality of further compressed mattresses.
  • Fig. 16 shown is a flowchart depicting a still further embodiment of a method of shipping mattresses.
  • the following steps may performed: compressing a plurality of mattresses; retaining the compression of the plurality of compressed mattresses; placing the plurality of compressed mattresses on a first support; placing a second support on top of the plurality of compressed mattresses; compressing further the plurality of compressed mattresses between the first support and the second support; coupling the first support and the second support together, said coupling restraining expansion of the plurality of further compressed mattresses to form a stack assembly; and shipping the stack assembly from a first location to a second location.

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L'invention porte sur un procédé et sur un système pour emballer et expédier de multiples produits de literie. Les présents procédés pour emballer un matelas individuel emploient la compression et/ou le vide, mais ne permettent pas l'expédition de douzaine de matelas devant être comprimés. Le procédé comprend la compression d'un empilement de matelas comprimés et scellés (800) entre un support d'expédition supérieur (815) et un support d'expédition inférieur (820), et la limitation de l’expansion ultérieure des matelas comprimés et scellés avec des bandes (1105) entourant les supports d'expédition supérieur et inférieur et l'empilement de matelas comprimés et scellés.
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