WO2019130000A1 - Foldable modular packaging, in particular for industrial products - Google Patents

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WO2019130000A1
WO2019130000A1 PCT/FR2018/053555 FR2018053555W WO2019130000A1 WO 2019130000 A1 WO2019130000 A1 WO 2019130000A1 FR 2018053555 W FR2018053555 W FR 2018053555W WO 2019130000 A1 WO2019130000 A1 WO 2019130000A1
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Didier Chambon
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Priority to ES18842816T priority patent/ES2948901T3/en
Priority to US16/955,072 priority patent/US20200385165A1/en
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  • the present invention relates to a foldable modular packaging, in particular of the Large Bulk Container (IBC) type, for the packaging and protection of various products.
  • the field of the invention is the handling, transport and storage of products.
  • IBCs are used for the packaging and protection of liquid, viscous or solid products, possibly with change of state and, by extension, powders and granulates.
  • the volumes concerned include the range of 50 to 1250 liters.
  • packagings In practice, the packagings must maintain their integrity over time, for normal use of storage and transport, associated with all usual climatic conditions, interior and exterior.
  • the packages currently available are constructed as rigid envelopes. They can be cylindrical or parallelepipedal, metal, sheet, or obtained by injection solutions, plastic blowing, in order to obtain complete volume shapes. They need to be manufactured in specialized units, then transported and stored empty, while occupying a large volume. As a result, the supply chain is negatively impacted.
  • the end-user of products packaged in IBCs must recycle, in the regulatory sense, with a new transport of these quasi-empty packaging, in order to eliminate what is considered waste for the whole body hollow. This results in a treatment of all the constituent materials of the package, with a significant implementation of energy and water quantity.
  • the packaging is reconditioned, with repair or refurbishment, for reuse. In case of ultimate destruction of the packaging, waste of the total mass of the hollow body is generated.
  • US5002194A discloses a collapsible modular package for the transport of liquids.
  • the package comprises six removable panels between a folded position, wherein the panels are stacked on each other, and an unfolded position, wherein the panels form a parallelepiped frame defining an interior volume.
  • the bottom panel has feet.
  • the package comprises a flexible inner container adapted to be disposed in the interior volume of the frame.
  • the container has a thin wall, so when it is filled with liquid, it can not support itself without the frame.
  • the container is equipped with reinforcements provided to support the legs of an upper package, during the stacking of several packages.
  • the package comprises an assembly system comprising connecting elements forming a pivot connection between each panel and at least one adjacent panel.
  • the container with the reinforcements When disassembling the package, the container with the reinforcements is removed by releasing one of the side panels or the top panel. The container is not retracted between the panels in the folded position. This complicates the handling and transport of the package, with the frame on one side and the container with reinforcements on the other side.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an improved package, overcoming the above disadvantages.
  • the invention relates to a foldable modular packaging, characterized in that it comprises: at least four removable panels between a folded position, in which the panels are stacked on each other, and an unfolded position, wherein the panels form a parallelepiped frame defining an interior volume; a flexible inner container adapted to be disposed in said interior volume; and an assembly system comprising connecting elements forming a pivot connection between each panel and at least one adjacent panel.
  • the invention makes it possible to obtain a polyvalent, efficient and practical package to use, for all types of liquid, viscous or solid products, prior to their implementation.
  • the volume of the empty package is greatly reduced during the transport phases, and then waiting storage in a reserved space.
  • the packaging preserves the properties of all the material contained. Consequently, the invention makes it possible to secure transport and storage in all the usual situations and climatic conditions encountered.
  • the final geometry of the product can be obtained manually, without tools and with assembled components, defining an indissociable whole.
  • the panels are interchangeable.
  • the panels are identical. - The panels are flat.
  • the panels include a flat bottom panel. This bottom panel is devoid of recess or cavity, provided for example to receive the flexible inner container when the frame is folded.
  • the connecting elements form a 360 degree pivot connection between each panel and at least one adjacent panel.
  • the packaging includes six removable panels able to form the parallelepiped frame.
  • the package comprises a lower frame adapted to be interposed between a lower panel of the package and a standard handling pallet, the frame having a lower face comprising projecting elements corresponding in size and position to skylights of the palette.
  • the packaging occupies a minimum volume, with a footprint strictly smaller than the surface of a standard handling pallet.
  • the connecting elements are positioned at each edge between two adjacent panels.
  • the connecting elements are constituted by elements in the form of a helix each comprising a plurality of turns, said turns engaging two adjacent panels to achieve a pivot connection between said panels.
  • the connecting elements comprise a helix positioned at each edge between two adjacent panels.
  • the connecting elements are constituted by rings engaging two adjacent panels to achieve a pivot connection between said panels.
  • the flexible inner container comprises attachment means to the frame formed by the panels.
  • the flexible inner container is waterproof.
  • the flexible inner container comprises at least two layers, including an outer layer and at least one sealed inner layer.
  • the flexible inner container comprises only two layers, namely an outer layer and a sealed inner layer.
  • the outer layer is not waterproof, for example made of fabric.
  • the outer layer is waterproof.
  • the flexible inner container comprises a non-waterproof outer layer and at least three sealed inner layers.
  • the flexible inner container comprises at least one opening for filling or emptying.
  • the flexible inner container comprises an opening in the upper part for filling and an opening in the lower part for emptying.
  • An opening of the flexible inner container is integral with the mounting of a panel defined by its position with respect to the interior volume.
  • the opening in the lower part is secured to a side panel.
  • the flexible inner container is free of rigid reinforcements.
  • the assembly system comprises locking means adapted to lock the frame in the unfolded position.
  • the locking means comprise a part with two L-shaped branches, the branches being provided with notches for fixing to the panels.
  • the locking means comprise a single-branched part provided with fixing notches to the panels.
  • the packaging or IBC according to the invention is highly versatile, suitable for all situations in the field of handling, storage and transport of liquid-type products, viscous or solid after change of state, powders or aggregates.
  • the space saving for an identical volume to be conditioned is a factor of 10.
  • a truck PL 100m 3 will carry 336 equivalent packaging of IBC of 1000 liters, instead of 52.
  • the reduction of transport volumes for recycling and recovery is also possible; it is the same for spaces reserved for the storage of hollow bodies. It is important to note the decrease in the associated carbon impact.
  • the flexible container comprising a sealed inner layer, it is possible to reuse a large part of the packaging for another filling, replacing only the inner layer that has been in contact with the product.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the package according to the invention, in an unfolded position for packaging products
  • Figure 2 is an exploded view of the lower portion of the package
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the package, during the passage in unfolded position
  • Figure 4 is a partial sectional view of the lower part of the package
  • Figure 5 shows two side panels, movable relative to each other;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the package in a folded position;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a flexible container provided to equip the package
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of the package in an unfolded position
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of an opening of the package for emptying products
  • Figure 10 is a front view of the opening of Figure 9;
  • Figure 11 is a sectional view along the line XI-XI in Figure 10;
  • FIGS 12 and 13 show two embodiments of the locking elements
  • Figure 14 is a perspective view of two panels connected by rings; and Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing packages of different sizes, arranged in different configurations.
  • Figures 1 to 13 show a foldable modular packaging (1) according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, with its constituent elements.
  • the package (1) comprises six panels (10), a flexible inner container (20), and an assembly system (30).
  • the six panels (10) are removable between:
  • each panel (10) is a grid made of wire.
  • the position of the weft threads can be indifferent, crossed or alternating.
  • the panels (10) can be assembled by welding, in contact with two son according to a gearing adapted to the forces, defined by the warp and weft thereof.
  • the panels (10) are treated against corrosion, and have no roughness.
  • the package (1) comprises six panels (10), which allows to form a closed cube on all sides in the unfolded position, thereby defining an envelope.
  • the panels (10) are interchangeable. This greatly simplifies the assembly of the package (1). In practice, it is not necessary to first find the bottom panel, then the side panels, then the top panel, to achieve this assembly using the connecting elements (31).
  • the flexible container (20) is adapted to be arranged in the interior volume (12) delimited by the panels (10), in the unfolded or folded position.
  • the container (20) deployed has a volume consistent with the volume (12) defined by the structure of the frame (11) assembled and deployed.
  • the container (20) When the package (1) is folded, the container (20) is retracted between the panels (10). This greatly facilitates the handling and transport of the package (1), as compared to a package in which the folded frame and the container are separated.
  • the container (20) comprises at least two flexible layers, including an unsealed or impervious outer layer, and at least one sealed inner layer.
  • the container (20) comprises an unsealed outer layer, for example a fabric web, and a sealed inner layer.
  • the container (20) can be made of Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyester (PET), Polyamide (PA), Aramid, fiberglass-based polymer, etc.
  • the container (20), in particular the fabric, may comprise additives providing protection against ultraviolet radiation.
  • the canvas can be made of woven wire and / or colored material.
  • the constituent material of the inner layer is chosen to be inherently compatible with the packaged products.
  • the container (20) comprises fastening means (21) to the frame (1 1) formed by the panels (10). These attachment means (21) may be fabric ties, solidarisant the container (20) with the panels (10) by knotting, thereby allowing a complete reversible connection.
  • the container (20) comprises manipulation means (22) by an operator.
  • These handling means (22) may be fixed loops in the four upper corners of the container (20), More precisely, the loops are integral with the outer layer of the container (20).
  • the container (20) comprises at least one opening (24, 25) for filling or emptying the products.
  • the container (20) comprises an opening (24) in the upper part for filling, and an opening (25) in the lower part for emptying.
  • the openings (24, 25) can be secured to the frame (11) via fasteners (35).
  • the package (1) may comprise sleeve-type or shutter-type openings in order to adapt the package (1) to liquid or solid products.
  • the size of the openings is adapted to the intended use.
  • These sleeves, or shutters can be secured by devices like laces, scratch, zipper, buttoning, snaps, hooks, etc.
  • the openings may be provided with sealed opening and closing members suitable for the packaged materials.
  • the lower opening (25) may be closable by a tap or plug (26), as shown in Figures 9 to 11.
  • the assembly system (30) comprises connecting elements (31) forming a pivot connection between each panel (10), and at least one adjacent panel (10).
  • the connecting elements (31) form a 360 degree pivot connection between adjacent panels (10).
  • the panels (10) can pivot on both sides, not just on one side. This greatly facilitates the handling of the panels (10) during assembly or disassembly of the package (1).
  • each of the connecting elements (31) is in the form of a helix (31 1), comprising a plurality of turns.
  • the turns engage two adjacent panels (10) to provide a pivot connection between said panels (10).
  • a helix (311) is positioned at each edge between two adjacent panels (10).
  • the propellers (311) are made of wire having a diameter and a number of variable turns, The propellers (311) ensure the fixed but reversible multipoint links between the six panels (10).
  • the propellers (31 1) have dimensions adapted to this effect.
  • the ends of the propellers (31 1) may be provided with an abutment shape to limit their stroke along the edges between the panels (10).
  • the propeller (311) has the advantage of forming a fixed but removable connection without the use of tools.
  • the assembly system (30) may include stiffeners (32) to secure the container (20) to the frame (1 1) and distribute the forces within the package (1).
  • the container (20) may have gussets (27) constituting locations for positioning the stiffeners (32).
  • the assembly system (30) may comprise reinforcements (33) between the panels (10) of the frame (1 1).
  • the reinforcements (33) are in the form of bars arranged diagonally in the four upper corners of the frame (1 1), at the loops (22). Each reinforcement (33) is integral with two adjacent side panels (10).
  • the reinforcements (33) can be arranged in the four upper corners and the lower four corners.
  • the assembly system (30) also comprises locking means (34) able to lock the frame (1 1) in the unfolded position.
  • these locking means (34) may comprise a part with two perpendicular, L-shaped branches. This part has notches to cooperate with the son of the panels (10). This piece is positioned at an angle of the frame (1 1) and can bind three adjacent panels (10).
  • these locking means (34) may comprise a part formed of a single branch having notches. This piece is positioned at an angle or edge of the frame (1 1), and allows to link two panels (10) adjacent.
  • the package (1) comprises a lower frame (40) adapted to be interposed between a lower panel (10) of the package (1) and a standard handling pallet (50).
  • the frame (40) has a lower face (41) comprising projecting elements (42) corresponding in size and position to skylights (51) of the pallet (50).
  • the frame (40) is positioned on the pallet (50);
  • the folded flexible container (20) is arranged on the lower panel (10);
  • the other five panels (10) are fixed to the lower panel (10) and to one another by virtue of the connecting elements (31);
  • the filling orifice (24) is positioned facing the upper panel (10) of the frame (11).
  • the package (1) In its folded position, the package (1) can be easily stored and transported.
  • the container (20) is retracted between the panels (10), so that the folded package (1) can be handled and transported as one piece.
  • the inscribed volume of the panels (10) of the frame (1 1), at the end of the expansion, is for example a polyhedron or a rectangular parallelepiped.
  • the flexible container (20) comprising at least two layers is also unfolded in synchronization with the panels (10). Fixing the flexible container (20) to the panels (10) is performed by the number of knotted links (21) required for the total expansion of the container (20) during unfolding.
  • the packaging (1) is modular, in the sense that the panels (10), the container (20) and the frame (40) are in the form of separate modules, assembled through the assembly system (30).
  • FIG. 14 shows an alternative connecting elements (31) forming a pivot connection between two panels (10).
  • the elements (31) are in the form of rings (312) distributed along the hinge between the panels (10), defined by the common director between the panels (10).
  • the rings (312) form clips initially open, and reclosable in turn by plastic deformation along the panels (10). Once closed, the rings (312) form loops providing the pivot connection between the panels (10).
  • FIG. 15 shows a plurality of packages (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) of different dimensions:
  • the package (1A) is a rectangular parallelepiped defining a volume of 60 liters;
  • the package (1 B) is a cube defining a volume of 120 liters;
  • the package (1 C) is a rectangular parallelepiped defining a volume of 225 liters;
  • the package (1 D) is a cube defining a volume of 500 liters;
  • the package (1 E) is a cube defining a volume of 1000 liters.
  • the packages (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) can be positioned in different ways on the same standard pallet (50), for example a pallet CP3 of width 1140 mm and length 1140 mm, occupying a surface area strictly smaller than that of the pallet (50).
  • the package (1 E) of cubic shape corresponds to the package (1) of Figures 1 to 13, intended to be arranged alone on a pallet (50) standard.
  • the packaging (1) can be in different sizes, similar or slightly different constructions, according to a range suitable for all types of applications.
  • the invention provides a first level of modularity for the construction of each package (1), and a second level of modularity for the arrangement of different packages (1) on a storage and transport unit, standard or not, such as a pallet (50), a container, a trailer, etc.
  • the flexible inner container (20) may comprise a plurality of sealed inner layers. According to this variant, after the transportation of a first product, an inner layer is removed, and the package can carry another product, without requiring cleaning or replacement of the flexible container (20).
  • the flexible inner container (20) may be provided with an intermediate layer forming a lining between the outer and inner layers, to provide improved thermal insulation.
  • the connecting elements (31) may comprise a ligation wire, arranged along the hinge between two panels (10).
  • the panels (10) may be made of hollow section of different section, metal, or any other material.
  • the panels (10) are identical. This simplifies their manufacture and their assembly.
  • the panels (10) do not have holes for the openings (24, 25) of the container (20).
  • the mesh of the panels (20) can be cut to fit the position of the openings (24, 25).
  • all the panels (10) have holes in the center and on an edge, adapted to receive the openings (24, 25) of the container (20).
  • the package (1) may be devoid of frame (40) for attachment to the pallet (50).
  • the package can be adapted in terms of costs, features and performance.

Abstract

The present invention concerns a foldable modular packaging (1), characterised in that it comprises: at least four panels (10) that can be moved between a folded position, in which the panels (10) are stacked on each other, and an unfolded position, in which the panels (10) form a parallelepiped frame (11) defining an internal volume (12); a flexible inner container (20) suitable for being arranged in said internal volume (12); and an assembly system (30) comprising linking elements (31) forming a pivot link between each panel (10) and at least one adjacent panel (10).

Description

Emballage modulaire pliable, notamment pour les produits industriels  Foldable modular packaging, especially for industrial products
La présente invention concerne un emballage modulaire pliable, notamment du type Grand Récipient Vrac (GRV), pour le conditionnement et la protection de différents produits. Le domaine de l’invention est la manutention, le transport et le stockage des produits. The present invention relates to a foldable modular packaging, in particular of the Large Bulk Container (IBC) type, for the packaging and protection of various products. The field of the invention is the handling, transport and storage of products.
De façon connue, les GRV sont utilisés pour le conditionnement et la protection de produits liquides, visqueux, ou solides, éventuellement avec changement d’état et, par extension, des poudres et granulats. Les volumes concernés comprennent la gamme de 50 à 1250 litres. In a known manner, IBCs are used for the packaging and protection of liquid, viscous or solid products, possibly with change of state and, by extension, powders and granulates. The volumes concerned include the range of 50 to 1250 liters.
En pratique, les emballages doivent conserver leur intégrité dans le temps, pour une utilisation normale de stockage et de transport, associée à toutes les conditions climatiques usuelles, intérieures et extérieures. In practice, the packagings must maintain their integrity over time, for normal use of storage and transport, associated with all usual climatic conditions, interior and exterior.
Les emballages disponibles actuellement sont construits comme des enveloppes rigides. Elles peuvent être cylindriques ou parallélépipédiques, en métal, en feuille, ou obtenues par des solutions en injection, soufflage de matière plastique, afin d’obtenir des formes volumiques complètes. Ils nécessitent d’être fabriqués dans des unités spécialisées, puis transportés et stockés vides, tout en occupant un volume important. De ce fait, la chaîne logistique est négativement impactée. The packages currently available are constructed as rigid envelopes. They can be cylindrical or parallelepipedal, metal, sheet, or obtained by injection solutions, plastic blowing, in order to obtain complete volume shapes. They need to be manufactured in specialized units, then transported and stored empty, while occupying a large volume. As a result, the supply chain is negatively impacted.
Après usage, l’utilisateur final des produits conditionnés dans des GRV doit procéder à un recyclage, au sens réglementaire, avec un nouveau transport de ces emballages quasi- vides, afin d’éliminer ce qui est considéré comme un déchet pour la totalité du corps creux. Ceci se traduit par un traitement de la totalité des matières constitutives de l’emballage, avec une mise en oeuvre d’énergie et de quantité d’eau importantes. L’emballage est reconditionné, avec réparation ou remise à neuf, pour un réemploi. En case de destruction ultime de l’emballage, des déchets de la masse totale du corps creux sont générés. After use, the end-user of products packaged in IBCs must recycle, in the regulatory sense, with a new transport of these quasi-empty packaging, in order to eliminate what is considered waste for the whole body hollow. This results in a treatment of all the constituent materials of the package, with a significant implementation of energy and water quantity. The packaging is reconditioned, with repair or refurbishment, for reuse. In case of ultimate destruction of the packaging, waste of the total mass of the hollow body is generated.
US5002194A décrit un emballage modulaire pliable pour le transport de liquides. L’emballage comprend six panneaux amovibles entre une position pliée, dans laquelle les panneaux sont empilés les uns sur les autres, et une position dépliée, dans laquelle les panneaux forment un châssis parallélépipédique définissant un volume intérieur. Le panneau inférieur comporte des pieds. L’emballage comprend un récipient intérieur souple apte à être disposé dans le volume intérieur du châssis. Le récipient comporte une paroi mince, de sorte que lorsqu’il est rempli de liquide, il ne peut se supporter lui-même sans le châssis. Le récipient est équipé de renforts prévus pour supporter les jambes d’un emballage supérieur, lors de l’empilement de plusieurs emballages. L’emballage comprend un système d’assemblage comprenant des éléments de liaison formant une liaison pivot entre chaque panneau et au moins un panneau adjacent. Lors du démontage de l’emballage, le récipient muni des renforts est retiré en dégageant l’un des panneaux latéraux ou le panneau supérieur. Le récipient n’est pas rétracté entre les panneaux dans la position pliée. Cela complique la manipulation et le transport de l’emballage, avec le châssis d’un côté et le récipient muni de renforts de l’autre côté. US5002194A discloses a collapsible modular package for the transport of liquids. The package comprises six removable panels between a folded position, wherein the panels are stacked on each other, and an unfolded position, wherein the panels form a parallelepiped frame defining an interior volume. The bottom panel has feet. The package comprises a flexible inner container adapted to be disposed in the interior volume of the frame. The container has a thin wall, so when it is filled with liquid, it can not support itself without the frame. The container is equipped with reinforcements provided to support the legs of an upper package, during the stacking of several packages. The package comprises an assembly system comprising connecting elements forming a pivot connection between each panel and at least one adjacent panel. When disassembling the package, the container with the reinforcements is removed by releasing one of the side panels or the top panel. The container is not retracted between the panels in the folded position. This complicates the handling and transport of the package, with the frame on one side and the container with reinforcements on the other side.
Le but de la présente invention est de fournir un emballage amélioré, remédiant aux inconvénients ci-dessus. The object of the present invention is to provide an improved package, overcoming the above disadvantages.
A cet effet, l’invention a pour objet un emballage modulaire pliable, caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend : au moins quatre panneaux amovibles entre une position pliée, dans laquelle les panneaux sont empilés les uns sur les autres, et une position dépliée, dans laquelle les panneaux forment un châssis parallélépipédique définissant un volume intérieur ; un récipient intérieur souple apte à être disposé dans ledit volume intérieur ; et un système d’assemblage comprenant des éléments de liaison formant une liaison pivot entre chaque panneau et au moins un panneau adjacent. To this end, the invention relates to a foldable modular packaging, characterized in that it comprises: at least four removable panels between a folded position, in which the panels are stacked on each other, and an unfolded position, wherein the panels form a parallelepiped frame defining an interior volume; a flexible inner container adapted to be disposed in said interior volume; and an assembly system comprising connecting elements forming a pivot connection between each panel and at least one adjacent panel.
Ainsi, l’invention permet d’obtenir un emballage polyvalent, performant et pratique à utiliser, pour tous types de produits liquides, visqueux ou solides, en amont de leur mise en oeuvre. Le volume de l’emballage vide est fortement réduit pendant les phases de transport, puis de stockage d’attente dans un espace réservé. Une fois rempli, l’emballage permet de conserver les propriétés de la totalité de la matière contenue. Par conséquent, l’invention permet de sécuriser le transport et le stockage dans toutes les situations usuelles et conditions climatiques rencontrées. La géométrie finale du produit peut s’obtenir manuellement, sans outil et avec les constituants assemblés, définissant un tout indissociable. Thus, the invention makes it possible to obtain a polyvalent, efficient and practical package to use, for all types of liquid, viscous or solid products, prior to their implementation. The volume of the empty package is greatly reduced during the transport phases, and then waiting storage in a reserved space. Once filled, the packaging preserves the properties of all the material contained. Consequently, the invention makes it possible to secure transport and storage in all the usual situations and climatic conditions encountered. The final geometry of the product can be obtained manually, without tools and with assembled components, defining an indissociable whole.
Selon d’autres caractéristiques avantageuses de l’invention, prises isolément ou en combinaison : According to other advantageous features of the invention, taken separately or in combination:
- Dans la position pliée, le récipient intérieur souple est rétracté entre les panneaux. - In the folded position, the flexible inner container is retracted between the panels.
- Les panneaux sont interchangeables. - The panels are interchangeable.
- Les panneaux sont identiques. - Les panneaux sont plans. - The panels are identical. - The panels are flat.
- Les panneaux comprennent un panneau inférieur plan. Ce panneau inférieur est dépourvu de creux ou cavité, prévu par exemple pour recevoir le récipient intérieur souple lorsque le châssis est replié.  - The panels include a flat bottom panel. This bottom panel is devoid of recess or cavity, provided for example to receive the flexible inner container when the frame is folded.
- Les éléments de liaison forment une liaison pivot à 360 degrés entre chaque panneau et au moins un panneau adjacent.  - The connecting elements form a 360 degree pivot connection between each panel and at least one adjacent panel.
- L’emballage comprend six panneaux amovibles aptes à former le châssis parallélépipédique.  - The packaging includes six removable panels able to form the parallelepiped frame.
- L’emballage comprend un cadre inférieur conçu pour être interposé entre un panneau inférieur de l’emballage et une palette de manutention normalisée, le cadre ayant une face inférieure comprenant des éléments en saillie correspondant en taille et en position à des claires-voies de la palette.  - The package comprises a lower frame adapted to be interposed between a lower panel of the package and a standard handling pallet, the frame having a lower face comprising projecting elements corresponding in size and position to skylights of the palette.
- Dans la position pliée, avec le récipient intérieur souple rétracté entre les panneaux, l’emballage occupe un volume minimum, avec une surface d’emprise strictement inférieure à la surface d’une palette de manutention normalisée.  - In the folded position, with the flexible inner container retracted between the panels, the packaging occupies a minimum volume, with a footprint strictly smaller than the surface of a standard handling pallet.
- Les éléments de liaison sont positionnés à chaque arête entre deux panneaux adjacents.  - The connecting elements are positioned at each edge between two adjacent panels.
- Les éléments de liaison sont constitués par des éléments sous forme d’une hélice comprenant chacun une pluralité de spires, lesdites spires engageant deux panneaux adjacents afin de réaliser une liaison pivot entre lesdits panneaux.  - The connecting elements are constituted by elements in the form of a helix each comprising a plurality of turns, said turns engaging two adjacent panels to achieve a pivot connection between said panels.
- Les éléments de liaison comprennent une hélice positionnée à chaque arête entre deux panneaux adjacents.  - The connecting elements comprise a helix positioned at each edge between two adjacent panels.
- Les éléments de liaison sont constitués par des anneaux engageant deux panneaux adjacents afin de réaliser une liaison pivot entre lesdits panneaux.  - The connecting elements are constituted by rings engaging two adjacent panels to achieve a pivot connection between said panels.
- Le récipient intérieur souple comprend des moyens d’attache au châssis formé par les panneaux.  - The flexible inner container comprises attachment means to the frame formed by the panels.
- Le récipient intérieur souple est étanche.  - The flexible inner container is waterproof.
- Le récipient intérieur souple comprend au moins deux couches, incluant une couche extérieure et au moins une couche intérieure étanche.  - The flexible inner container comprises at least two layers, including an outer layer and at least one sealed inner layer.
- Le récipient intérieur souple comprend uniquement deux couches, à savoir une couche extérieure et une couche intérieure étanche.  - The flexible inner container comprises only two layers, namely an outer layer and a sealed inner layer.
- La couche extérieure est non étanche, par exemple réalisée en tissu.  - The outer layer is not waterproof, for example made of fabric.
- La couche extérieure est étanche.  - The outer layer is waterproof.
- Le récipient intérieur souple comprend une couche extérieure non étanche et au moins trois couches intérieures étanches. - Le récipient intérieur souple comprend au moins une ouverture pour le remplissage ou le vidage. - The flexible inner container comprises a non-waterproof outer layer and at least three sealed inner layers. - The flexible inner container comprises at least one opening for filling or emptying.
- Le récipient intérieur souple comprend une ouverture en partie supérieure pour le remplissage et une ouverture en partie inférieure pour le vidage.  - The flexible inner container comprises an opening in the upper part for filling and an opening in the lower part for emptying.
- Une ouverture du récipient intérieur souple est solidaire au montage d’un panneau défini par sa position au regard du volume intérieur.  - An opening of the flexible inner container is integral with the mounting of a panel defined by its position with respect to the interior volume.
- L’ouverture en partie supérieure est solidaire du panneau supérieur.  - The opening at the top is secured to the top panel.
- L’ouverture en partie inférieure est solidaire d’un panneau latéral.  - The opening in the lower part is secured to a side panel.
- Le récipient intérieur souple est dépourvu de renforts rigides.  - The flexible inner container is free of rigid reinforcements.
- Le système d’assemblage comprend des moyens de verrouillage aptes à bloquer le châssis dans la position dépliée.  - The assembly system comprises locking means adapted to lock the frame in the unfolded position.
- Les moyens de verrouillage comprennent une pièce à deux branches en forme de L, les branches étant munies d’encoches de fixation aux panneaux.  - The locking means comprise a part with two L-shaped branches, the branches being provided with notches for fixing to the panels.
- Les moyens de verrouillage comprennent une pièce à une unique branche munie d’encoches de fixation aux panneaux.  - The locking means comprise a single-branched part provided with fixing notches to the panels.
L’emballage ou GRV selon l’invention est grandement polyvalent, adapté à toutes les situations dans le domaine de la manutention, du stockage et du transport des produits de type liquides, visqueux ou solides après changement d’état, poudres ou granulats. The packaging or IBC according to the invention is highly versatile, suitable for all situations in the field of handling, storage and transport of liquid-type products, viscous or solid after change of state, powders or aggregates.
Selon les expérimentations du Demandeur, le gain d’espace pour un volume identique à conditionner est d’un facteur 10. Par exemple, un camion PL de 100m3 transportera 336 conditionnements équivalents de GRV de 1000 litres, au lieu de 52. Ainsi, la diminution des volumes de transports pour le recyclage et la valorisation est également possible ; il en est de même pour des espaces réservés à l’entreposage des corps creux. Il est important de noter la diminution de l’impact carbone associé. According to the experiments of the Applicant, the space saving for an identical volume to be conditioned is a factor of 10. For example, a truck PL 100m 3 will carry 336 equivalent packaging of IBC of 1000 liters, instead of 52. Thus, the reduction of transport volumes for recycling and recovery is also possible; it is the same for spaces reserved for the storage of hollow bodies. It is important to note the decrease in the associated carbon impact.
Au surplus, grâce à l’utilisation du récipient souple comprenant une couche intérieure étanche, il est possible de réutiliser une grande partie de l’emballage pour un autre remplissage, en remplaçant seulement la couche intérieure qui a été en contact avec le produit. Moreover, thanks to the use of the flexible container comprising a sealed inner layer, it is possible to reuse a large part of the packaging for another filling, replacing only the inner layer that has been in contact with the product.
Ainsi, des économies de volumes, de poids et de manière, ainsi que des réductions de coûts importantes, sont possibles grâce à l’invention, pendant toutes les phases de vie de l’emballage : lors de la manutention, du transport, du stockage et du reconditionnement. L’invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d’exemple non limitatif, et faite en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels : Thus, savings in volume, weight and manner, as well as significant cost reductions, are possible thanks to the invention, during all the phases of packaging life: during handling, transport, storage and repackaging. The invention will be better understood on reading the description which will follow, given solely by way of nonlimiting example, and with reference to the appended drawings in which:
la figure 1 est une vue en perspective de l’emballage selon l’invention, dans une position dépliée permettant le conditionnement de produits ;  Figure 1 is a perspective view of the package according to the invention, in an unfolded position for packaging products;
la figure 2 est une vue éclatée de la partie inférieure de l’emballage ;  Figure 2 is an exploded view of the lower portion of the package;
la figure 3 est une vue en perspective de l’emballage, lors du passage en positon dépliée ;  Figure 3 is a perspective view of the package, during the passage in unfolded position;
la figure 4 est une vue en coupe partielle de la partie inférieure de l’emballage ;  Figure 4 is a partial sectional view of the lower part of the package;
la figure 5 représente deux panneaux latéraux, mobiles l’un par rapport à l’autre ; la figure 6 est une vue en perspective de l’emballage dans une position pliée ;  Figure 5 shows two side panels, movable relative to each other; Figure 6 is a perspective view of the package in a folded position;
la figure 7 est une vue en perspective d’un récipient souple prévu pour équiper l’emballage ;  Figure 7 is a perspective view of a flexible container provided to equip the package;
la figure 8 est une vue en perspective de l’emballage dans une position dépliée ; la figure 9 est une vue en perspective d’une ouverture de l’emballage, pour le vidage des produits ;  Figure 8 is a perspective view of the package in an unfolded position; Figure 9 is a perspective view of an opening of the package for emptying products;
la figure 10 est une vue de face de l’ouverture de la figure 9 ;  Figure 10 is a front view of the opening of Figure 9;
la figure 11 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XI-XI à la figure 10 ;  Figure 11 is a sectional view along the line XI-XI in Figure 10;
les figures 12 et 13 représentent deux modes de réalisation des éléments de verrouillage ;  Figures 12 and 13 show two embodiments of the locking elements;
la figure 14 est une vue en perspective de deux panneaux reliés par des anneaux ; et la figure 15 est une vue en perspective montrant des emballages de différentes tailles, agencés selon différentes configurations.  Figure 14 is a perspective view of two panels connected by rings; and Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing packages of different sizes, arranged in different configurations.
Les figures 1 à 13 montrent un emballage (1 ) modulaire pliable conforme à un mode de réalisation préféré de l’invention, avec ses éléments constitutifs. Figures 1 to 13 show a foldable modular packaging (1) according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, with its constituent elements.
L’emballage (1 ) comprend six panneaux (10), un récipient intérieur souple (20), et un système d’assemblage (30). The package (1) comprises six panels (10), a flexible inner container (20), and an assembly system (30).
Les six panneaux (10) sont amovibles entre : The six panels (10) are removable between:
- une position pliée, dans laquelle les panneaux (10) sont empilés les uns par rapport aux autres, et  a folded position, in which the panels (10) are stacked with respect to each other, and
- une position dépliée, dans laquelle les panneaux (10) forment un châssis (1 1 ) parallélépipédique, de forme cubique, définissant un volume intérieur (12) creux. Chaque panneau (10) se présente comme une grille fabriquée en fils métalliques. La position des fils de trame peut être indifférente, croisée ou alternée. Les panneaux (10) peuvent être assemblés par soudage, au contact de deux fils suivant une linéature adaptée aux efforts, définie par la chaîne et trame de celle-ci. Les panneaux (10) sont traités contre la corrosion, et ne présentent pas d’aspérités. - An unfolded position, wherein the panels (10) form a frame (1 1) parallelepiped, cubic shape, defining a hollow interior volume (12). Each panel (10) is a grid made of wire. The position of the weft threads can be indifferent, crossed or alternating. The panels (10) can be assembled by welding, in contact with two son according to a gearing adapted to the forces, defined by the warp and weft thereof. The panels (10) are treated against corrosion, and have no roughness.
De préférence, l’emballage (1 ) comprend six panneaux (10), ce qui permet de former un cube fermé sur tous ses côtés dans la position dépliée, définissant ainsi une enveloppe. Preferably, the package (1) comprises six panels (10), which allows to form a closed cube on all sides in the unfolded position, thereby defining an envelope.
En alternative, il est possible de mettre en oeuvre seulement cinq ou quatre panneaux (10), pour former un cube ouvert sur certains côtés en position dépliée.  Alternatively, it is possible to implement only five or four panels (10), to form a cube open on some sides in unfolded position.
Avantageusement, les panneaux (10) sont interchangeables. Cela simplifie grandement l’assemblage de l’emballage (1 ). En pratique, il n’est pas nécessaire de trouver d’abord le panneau inférieur, puis les panneaux latéraux, puis le panneau supérieur, pour réaliser cet assemblage à l’aide des éléments de liaison (31 ). Advantageously, the panels (10) are interchangeable. This greatly simplifies the assembly of the package (1). In practice, it is not necessary to first find the bottom panel, then the side panels, then the top panel, to achieve this assembly using the connecting elements (31).
Le récipient souple (20) est conçu pour être disposé dans le volume intérieur (12) délimité par les panneaux (10), en position dépliée ou repliée. The flexible container (20) is adapted to be arranged in the interior volume (12) delimited by the panels (10), in the unfolded or folded position.
Lorsque l’emballage (1 ) est déplié, le récipient (20) déployé présente un volume homogène au volume (12) délimité par la structure du châssis (11 ) assemblé et déployé.  When the package (1) is unfolded, the container (20) deployed has a volume consistent with the volume (12) defined by the structure of the frame (11) assembled and deployed.
Lorsque l’emballage (1 ) est replié, le récipient (20) est rétracté entre les panneaux (10). Cela facilite grandement la manipulation et le transport de l’emballage (1 ), en comparaison avec un emballage dans lequel le châssis replié et le récipient sont séparés.  When the package (1) is folded, the container (20) is retracted between the panels (10). This greatly facilitates the handling and transport of the package (1), as compared to a package in which the folded frame and the container are separated.
Le récipient (20) comprend au moins deux couches souples, incluant une couche extérieure non étanche ou étanche, et au moins une couche intérieure étanche. The container (20) comprises at least two flexible layers, including an unsealed or impervious outer layer, and at least one sealed inner layer.
Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le récipient (20) comprend une couche extérieure non étanche, par exemple une toile en tissu, et une couche intérieure étanche.  According to a preferred embodiment, the container (20) comprises an unsealed outer layer, for example a fabric web, and a sealed inner layer.
Le récipient (20) peut être fabriqué en Polyéthylène (PE), Polypropylène (PP), Polyester (PET), Polyamide (PA), Aramide, polymère à base de fibres de verre, etc. Le récipient (20), notamment la toile, peut comporter des additifs procurant une protection contre le rayonnement ultraviolet. La toile peut être réalisée en fil tissé et/ou en matière colorée. La matière constitutive de la couche intérieure est choisie pour être intrinsèquement compatible avec les produits conditionnés. Le récipient (20) comprend des moyens d’attache (21 ) au châssis (1 1 ) formé par les panneaux (10). Ces moyens d’attache (21 ) peuvent être des liens en tissu, solidarisant le récipient (20) avec les panneaux (10) par nouage, permettant en cela une liaison complète réversible. The container (20) can be made of Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyester (PET), Polyamide (PA), Aramid, fiberglass-based polymer, etc. The container (20), in particular the fabric, may comprise additives providing protection against ultraviolet radiation. The canvas can be made of woven wire and / or colored material. The constituent material of the inner layer is chosen to be inherently compatible with the packaged products. The container (20) comprises fastening means (21) to the frame (1 1) formed by the panels (10). These attachment means (21) may be fabric ties, solidarisant the container (20) with the panels (10) by knotting, thereby allowing a complete reversible connection.
Le récipient (20) comprend des moyens de manipulation (22) par un opérateur. Ces moyens de manipulation (22) peuvent être des anses fixées dans les quatre angles supérieurs du récipient (20), Plus précisément, les anses sont solidaires de la couche extérieure du récipient (20). The container (20) comprises manipulation means (22) by an operator. These handling means (22) may be fixed loops in the four upper corners of the container (20), More precisely, the loops are integral with the outer layer of the container (20).
Le récipient (20) comprend au moins une ouverture (24, 25) pour le remplissage ou le vidage des produits. De préférence, le récipient (20) comprend une ouverture (24) en partie supérieure pour le remplissage, et une ouverture (25) en partie inférieure pour le vidage. Les ouvertures (24, 25) peuvent être solidarisées au châssis (11 ) via des attaches (35). The container (20) comprises at least one opening (24, 25) for filling or emptying the products. Preferably, the container (20) comprises an opening (24) in the upper part for filling, and an opening (25) in the lower part for emptying. The openings (24, 25) can be secured to the frame (11) via fasteners (35).
L’emballage (1 ) peut comprendre des ouvertures de type manchons, ou de type volets, afin d’adapter l’emballage (1 ) aux produits liquides ou solides. Ainsi, la taille des ouvertures est adaptée à l’usage prévue. Ces manchons, ou volets, peuvent être solidarisés par des dispositifs de type lacets, scratch, fermeture zippée, boutonnage, boutons pression, crochets, etc. Les ouvertures peuvent être pourvues d’organes d’ouverture et de fermeture étanches et appropriés aux matières conditionnées. Par exemple, l’ouverture inférieure (25) peut être obturable par un robinet ou un bouchon (26), comme montré aux figures 9 à 1 1.  The package (1) may comprise sleeve-type or shutter-type openings in order to adapt the package (1) to liquid or solid products. Thus, the size of the openings is adapted to the intended use. These sleeves, or shutters, can be secured by devices like laces, scratch, zipper, buttoning, snaps, hooks, etc. The openings may be provided with sealed opening and closing members suitable for the packaged materials. For example, the lower opening (25) may be closable by a tap or plug (26), as shown in Figures 9 to 11.
Le système d’assemblage (30) comprend des éléments de liaison (31 ) formant une liaison pivot entre chaque panneau (10), et au moins un panneau (10) adjacent. The assembly system (30) comprises connecting elements (31) forming a pivot connection between each panel (10), and at least one adjacent panel (10).
De préférence, les éléments de liaison (31 ) forment une liaison pivot à 360 degrés entre panneaux (10) adjacents. Les panneaux (10) peuvent pivoter sur les deux côtés, et non uniquement sur un côté. Cela facilite grandement la manipulation des panneaux (10) lors de l’assemblage ou le désassemblage de l’emballage (1 ).  Preferably, the connecting elements (31) form a 360 degree pivot connection between adjacent panels (10). The panels (10) can pivot on both sides, not just on one side. This greatly facilitates the handling of the panels (10) during assembly or disassembly of the package (1).
Sur l’exemple des figures 1 à 13, chacun des éléments de liaison (31 ) se présente sous forme d’hélice (31 1 ), comprenant une pluralité de spires. Les spires engagent deux panneaux (10) adjacents, afin de réaliser une liaison pivot entre lesdits panneaux (10). De préférence, une hélice (311 ) est positionnée à chaque arête entre deux panneaux (10) adjacents. Les hélices (311 ) sont réalisées en fil métallique présentant un diamètre et un nombre de spires variables, Les hélices (311 ) assurent les liaisons multipoints fixes mais réversibles entre les six panneaux (10). Les hélices (31 1 ) ont des dimensions adaptées à cet effet. Les extrémités des hélices (31 1 ) peuvent être pourvues de forme en butée, pour limiter leur course le long des arêtes entre les panneaux (10). L’hélice (311 ) présente l’avantage de former une liaison fixe mais démontable sans utiliser d’outils. In the example of Figures 1 to 13, each of the connecting elements (31) is in the form of a helix (31 1), comprising a plurality of turns. The turns engage two adjacent panels (10) to provide a pivot connection between said panels (10). Preferably, a helix (311) is positioned at each edge between two adjacent panels (10). The propellers (311) are made of wire having a diameter and a number of variable turns, The propellers (311) ensure the fixed but reversible multipoint links between the six panels (10). The propellers (31 1) have dimensions adapted to this effect. The ends of the propellers (31 1) may be provided with an abutment shape to limit their stroke along the edges between the panels (10). The propeller (311) has the advantage of forming a fixed but removable connection without the use of tools.
D’autres formes d’éléments (31 ) peuvent être envisagées sans sortir du cadre de l’invention.  Other forms of elements (31) can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention.
Le système d’assemblage (30) peut comprendre des raidisseurs (32) pour fixer le récipient (20) au châssis (1 1 ) et distribuer les efforts au sein de l’emballage (1 ). Le récipient (20) peut présenter des goussets (27), constituant des emplacements de positionnement des raidisseurs (32). The assembly system (30) may include stiffeners (32) to secure the container (20) to the frame (1 1) and distribute the forces within the package (1). The container (20) may have gussets (27) constituting locations for positioning the stiffeners (32).
Le système d’assemblage (30) peut comprendre des renforts (33) entre les panneaux (10) du châssis (1 1 ). The assembly system (30) may comprise reinforcements (33) between the panels (10) of the frame (1 1).
Sur les figures, les renforts (33) se présentent sous forme de barres disposées en diagonale dans les quatre coins supérieurs du châssis (1 1 ), au niveau des anses (22). Chaque renfort (33) est solidaire de deux panneaux (10) latéraux adjacents.  In the figures, the reinforcements (33) are in the form of bars arranged diagonally in the four upper corners of the frame (1 1), at the loops (22). Each reinforcement (33) is integral with two adjacent side panels (10).
En alternative, les renforts (33) peuvent être agencés dans les quatre coins supérieurs et les quatre coins inférieurs.  Alternatively, the reinforcements (33) can be arranged in the four upper corners and the lower four corners.
Le système d’assemblage (30) comprend également des moyens de verrouillage (34) aptes à bloquer le châssis (1 1 ) dans la position dépliée. The assembly system (30) also comprises locking means (34) able to lock the frame (1 1) in the unfolded position.
Comme montré sur les figures 1 , 3 et 12, ces moyens de verrouillage (34) peuvent comprendre une pièce à deux branches perpendiculaires, en forme de L. Cette pièce comporte des encoches pour coopérer avec les fils des panneaux (10). Cette pièce est positionnée à un angle du châssis (1 1 ) et permet de lier trois panneaux (10) adjacents.  As shown in Figures 1, 3 and 12, these locking means (34) may comprise a part with two perpendicular, L-shaped branches. This part has notches to cooperate with the son of the panels (10). This piece is positioned at an angle of the frame (1 1) and can bind three adjacent panels (10).
En alternative, comme montré à la figure 13, ces moyens de verrouillage (34) peuvent comprendre une pièce formée d’une unique branche comportant des encoches. Cette pièce est positionnée à un angle ou une arête du châssis (1 1 ), et permet de lier deux panneaux (10) adjacents.  Alternatively, as shown in Figure 13, these locking means (34) may comprise a part formed of a single branch having notches. This piece is positioned at an angle or edge of the frame (1 1), and allows to link two panels (10) adjacent.
L’emballage (1 ) comprend un cadre inférieur (40) conçu pour être interposé entre un panneau (10) inférieur de l’emballage (1 ) et une palette (50) de manutention normalisée. Le cadre (40) a une face inférieure (41 ) comprenant des éléments (42) en saillie correspondant en taille et en position à des claires-voies (51 ) de la palette (50). L’assemblage de l’emballage (1 ) est résumé ci-dessous : The package (1) comprises a lower frame (40) adapted to be interposed between a lower panel (10) of the package (1) and a standard handling pallet (50). The frame (40) has a lower face (41) comprising projecting elements (42) corresponding in size and position to skylights (51) of the pallet (50). The assembly of the package (1) is summarized below:
- le cadre (40) est positionné sur la palette (50) ;  the frame (40) is positioned on the pallet (50);
- un panneau (10) inférieur est fixé au cadre (40) ;  - a lower panel (10) is fixed to the frame (40);
- le récipient souple (20), plié, est disposé sur le panneau (10) inférieur ;  the folded flexible container (20) is arranged on the lower panel (10);
- les cinq autres panneaux (10) sont fixés au panneau (10) inférieur et entre eux grâce aux éléments de liaison (31 ) ;  the other five panels (10) are fixed to the lower panel (10) and to one another by virtue of the connecting elements (31);
- l’orifice de remplissage (24) est positionné au regard du panneau (10) supérieur du châssis (11 ).  the filling orifice (24) is positioned facing the upper panel (10) of the frame (11).
Dans sa position pliée, l’emballage (1 ) peut être facilement stocké et transporté. Le récipient (20) est rétracté entre les panneaux (10), de sorte que l’emballage (1 ) plié est manipulable et transportable comme une seule pièce. In its folded position, the package (1) can be easily stored and transported. The container (20) is retracted between the panels (10), so that the folded package (1) can be handled and transported as one piece.
Pour passer en position dépliée, l’expansion des panneaux (10) du châssis (1 1 ) est effectuée manuellement, par rotation axiale en sens horaire ou antihoraire (Fig. 5), et permet ainsi de positionner chaque panneau (10) du châssis (11 ) vis-à-vis des panneaux (10) adjacents. To move to the unfolded position, the expansion of the panels (10) of the frame (1 1) is performed manually, by axial rotation clockwise or counterclockwise (FIG 5), and thus allows each panel (10) of the frame to be positioned (11) vis-à-vis the adjacent panels (10).
Le volume inscrit des panneaux (10) du châssis (1 1 ), au terme de l’expansion, est par exemple un polyèdre ou un parallélépipède rectangle. Le récipient souple (20) comprenant au moins deux couches est également déplié en synchronisation avec les panneaux (10). La fixation du récipient souple (20) aux panneaux (10) est réalisée par le nombre de liens (21 ) noués requis, pour l’expansion totale du récipient (20) pendant son dépliage.  The inscribed volume of the panels (10) of the frame (1 1), at the end of the expansion, is for example a polyhedron or a rectangular parallelepiped. The flexible container (20) comprising at least two layers is also unfolded in synchronization with the panels (10). Fixing the flexible container (20) to the panels (10) is performed by the number of knotted links (21) required for the total expansion of the container (20) during unfolding.
L’emballage (1 ) est modulaire, au sens où les panneaux (10), le récipient (20) et le cadre (40) se présentent sous forme de modules distincts, assemblés grâce au système d’assemblage (30). The packaging (1) is modular, in the sense that the panels (10), the container (20) and the frame (40) are in the form of separate modules, assembled through the assembly system (30).
La figure 14 montre une variante d’éléments de liaison (31 ) formant une liaison pivot entre deux panneaux (10). Les éléments (31 ) se présentent sous forme d’anneaux (312) répartis le long de la charnière entre les panneaux (10), définie par la directrice commune entre les panneaux (10). Les anneaux (312) forment des clips initialement ouverts, et refermables tour à tour par déformation plastique le long des panneaux (10). Une fois refermés, les anneaux (312) forment des boucles assurant la liaison pivot entre les panneaux (10). La figure 15 montre une pluralité d’emballages (1A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 E) de différentes dimensions : Figure 14 shows an alternative connecting elements (31) forming a pivot connection between two panels (10). The elements (31) are in the form of rings (312) distributed along the hinge between the panels (10), defined by the common director between the panels (10). The rings (312) form clips initially open, and reclosable in turn by plastic deformation along the panels (10). Once closed, the rings (312) form loops providing the pivot connection between the panels (10). FIG. 15 shows a plurality of packages (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) of different dimensions:
l’emballage (1A) est un parallélépipède rectangle définissant un volume de 60 litres ; l’emballage (1 B) est un cube définissant un volume de 120 litres ;  the package (1A) is a rectangular parallelepiped defining a volume of 60 liters; the package (1 B) is a cube defining a volume of 120 liters;
l’emballage (1 C) est un parallélépipède rectangle définissant un volume de 225 litres ; l’emballage (1 D) est un cube définissant un volume de 500 litres ;  the package (1 C) is a rectangular parallelepiped defining a volume of 225 liters; the package (1 D) is a cube defining a volume of 500 liters;
l’emballage (1 E) est un cube définissant un volume de 1000 litres.  the package (1 E) is a cube defining a volume of 1000 liters.
Les emballages (1A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 E) peuvent être positionnés de différentes manières sur une même palette (50) standard, par exemple une palette CP3 de largeur 1140 mm et longueur 1 140 mm, en occupant une surface d’emprise strictement inférieure à celle de la palette (50).  The packages (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) can be positioned in different ways on the same standard pallet (50), for example a pallet CP3 of width 1140 mm and length 1140 mm, occupying a surface area strictly smaller than that of the pallet (50).
L’emballage (1 E) de forme cubique correspond à l’emballage (1 ) des figures 1 à 13, prévu pour être disposé seul sur une palette (50) standard.  The package (1 E) of cubic shape corresponds to the package (1) of Figures 1 to 13, intended to be arranged alone on a pallet (50) standard.
Ainsi, l’emballage (1 ) peut se présenter sous différentes tailles, de constructions similaires ou légèrement différentes, selon une gamme adaptée à tous types d’applications.  Thus, the packaging (1) can be in different sizes, similar or slightly different constructions, according to a range suitable for all types of applications.
L’invention offre un premier niveau de modularité pour la construction de chaque emballage (1 ), et un second niveau de modularité pour l’agencement de différents emballages (1 ) sur une unité de stockage et transport, standard ou non, telle qu’une palette (50), un conteneur, une remorque, etc. The invention provides a first level of modularity for the construction of each package (1), and a second level of modularity for the arrangement of different packages (1) on a storage and transport unit, standard or not, such as a pallet (50), a container, a trailer, etc.
En pratique, les emballages (1 , 1A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1 E) peut être conformés différemment des figures 1 à 15, sans sortir du cadre de l’invention définie par les revendications. In practice, the packages (1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) can be shaped differently from Figures 1 to 15, without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims.
En variante non représentée, le récipient intérieur souple (20) peut comprendre plusieurs couches intérieures étanches. Selon cette variante, après le transport d’un premier produit, une couche intérieure est enlevée, et l’emballage peut transporter un autre produit, sans nécessiter de nettoyage ou de remplacement du récipient souple (20). In a variant not shown, the flexible inner container (20) may comprise a plurality of sealed inner layers. According to this variant, after the transportation of a first product, an inner layer is removed, and the package can carry another product, without requiring cleaning or replacement of the flexible container (20).
Selon une autre variante non représentée, le récipient intérieur souple (20) peut être pourvu d’une couche intermédiaire formant une doublure entre les couches extérieure et intérieure, afin d’assurer une isolation thermique améliorée. According to another variant not shown, the flexible inner container (20) may be provided with an intermediate layer forming a lining between the outer and inner layers, to provide improved thermal insulation.
Selon une autre variante non représentée, les éléments de liaison (31 ) peuvent comporter un fil de ligature, agencé le long de la charnière entre deux panneaux (10). Selon une autre variante non représentée, les panneaux (10) peuvent être réalisés en profil creux de section différente, en métal, ou en toutes autres matières. Selon une autre variante non représentée, les panneaux (10) sont identiques. Cela simplifie leur fabrication, puis leur assemblage. According to another variant not shown, the connecting elements (31) may comprise a ligation wire, arranged along the hinge between two panels (10). According to another variant not shown, the panels (10) may be made of hollow section of different section, metal, or any other material. According to another variant not shown, the panels (10) are identical. This simplifies their manufacture and their assembly.
Selon un premier mode, les panneaux (10) ne comportent pas de trous pour les ouvertures (24, 25) du récipient (20). Lorsque le récipient (20) est positionné dans le volume intérieur (12), le grillage des panneaux (20) peut être découpé pour s’adapter à la position des ouvertures (24, 25).  In a first mode, the panels (10) do not have holes for the openings (24, 25) of the container (20). When the container (20) is positioned in the interior (12), the mesh of the panels (20) can be cut to fit the position of the openings (24, 25).
Selon un second mode, tous les panneaux (10) comportent des trous au centre et sur un bord, adaptés pour recevoir les ouvertures (24, 25) du récipient (20).  In a second embodiment, all the panels (10) have holes in the center and on an edge, adapted to receive the openings (24, 25) of the container (20).
Selon une autre variante non représentée, l’emballage (1 ) peut être dépourvu de cadre (40) de fixation sur la palette (50). According to another variant not shown, the package (1) may be devoid of frame (40) for attachment to the pallet (50).
En outre, les caractéristiques techniques des différents modes de réalisation et variantes mentionnés ci-dessus peuvent être, en totalité ou pour certaines d’entre elles, combinées entre elles. Ainsi, l’emballage peut être adapté en termes de coûts, de fonctionnalités et de performances. In addition, the technical characteristics of the various embodiments and variants mentioned above may be, in whole or in part, combined with one another. Thus, the package can be adapted in terms of costs, features and performance.

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1. Emballage (1 ) modulaire pliable, caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend : 1. Foldable modular packaging (1), characterized in that it comprises:
- au moins quatre panneaux (10) amovibles entre :  at least four removable panels (10) between:
une position pliée, dans laquelle les panneaux (10) sont empilés les uns sur les autres, et  a folded position, in which the panels (10) are stacked on each other, and
une position dépliée, dans laquelle les panneaux (10) forment un châssis (1 1 ) parallélépipédique définissant un volume intérieur (12) ;  an unfolded position, wherein the panels (10) form a parallelepiped frame (1 1) defining an interior volume (12);
- un récipient intérieur souple (20) apte à être disposé dans ledit volume intérieur (12) ; et  - a flexible inner container (20) adapted to be disposed in said inner volume (12); and
- un système d’assemblage (30) comprenant des éléments de liaison (31 ) formant une liaison pivot entre chaque panneau (10) et au moins un panneau (10) adjacent.  an assembly system (30) comprising connecting elements (31) forming a pivot connection between each panel (10) and at least one adjacent panel (10).
2. Emballage (1 ) selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que dans la position pliée, le récipient intérieur souple (20) est rétracté entre les panneaux (10). 2. Packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that in the folded position, the flexible inner container (20) is retracted between the panels (10).
3. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les panneaux (10) sont interchangeables. 3. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panels (10) are interchangeable.
4. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les panneaux (10) sont plans. 4. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panels (10) are planar.
5. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de liaison (31 ) forment une liaison pivot à 360 degrés entre chaque panneau (10) et au moins un panneau (10) adjacent. 5. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting elements (31) form a 360 degree pivot connection between each panel (10) and at least one panel (10) adjacent.
6. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend six panneaux (10) amovibles aptes à former le châssis (11 ) parallélépipédique. 6. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises six removable panels (10) adapted to form the frame (11) parallelepiped.
7. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend un cadre inférieur (40) conçu pour être interposé entre un panneau (10) inférieur de l’emballage (1 ) et une palette (50) de manutention normalisée, le cadre (40) ayant une face inférieure (41 ) comprenant des éléments (42) en saillie correspondant en taille et en position à des claires-voies (51 ) de la palette (50). 7. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a lower frame (40) adapted to be interposed between a lower panel (10) of the package (1) and a pallet (50). ) of standard handling, the frame (40) having a lower face (41) comprising elements (42) projecting corresponding in size and position to the skylights (51) of the pallet (50).
8. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que dans la position pliée, avec le récipient intérieur souple (20) rétracté entre les panneaux (10), l’emballage (1 ) occupe un volume minimum, avec une surface d’emprise strictement inférieure à la surface d’une palette (50) de manutention normalisée. 8. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the folded position, with the flexible inner container (20) retracted between the panels (10), the package (1) occupies a minimum volume, with a gripping surface strictly smaller than the surface of a standard handling pallet (50).
9. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de liaison (31 ) sont positionnés à chaque arête entre deux panneaux (10) adjacents. 9. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting elements (31) are positioned at each edge between two panels (10) adjacent.
10. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le récipient intérieur souple (20) est étanche. 10. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible inner container (20) is sealed.
11. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le récipient intérieur souple (20) comprend au moins deux couches, incluant une couche extérieure et au moins une couche intérieure étanche. 11. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible inner container (20) comprises at least two layers, including an outer layer and at least one sealed inner layer.
12. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le récipient intérieur souple (20) comprend au moins une ouverture (24) pour le remplissage ou le vidage. 12. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible inner container (20) comprises at least one opening (24) for filling or emptying.
13. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le récipient intérieur souple (20) comprend une ouverture (24) en partie supérieure pour le remplissage et une ouverture (25) en partie inférieure pour le vidage. 13. Packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible inner container (20) comprises an opening (24) in the upper part for filling and an opening (25) in the lower part for emptying.
14. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications 12 ou 13, caractérisé en ce qu’une ouverture (24, 25) du récipient intérieur souple (20) est solidaire au montage d’un panneau (10) défini par sa position au regard du volume intérieur (12). 14. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 12 or 13, characterized in that an opening (24, 25) of the flexible inner container (20) is integral with the mounting of a panel (10) defined by its position with regard to the interior volume (12).
15. Emballage (1 ) selon l’une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le système d’assemblage (30) comprend des moyens de verrouillage (34) aptes à bloquer le châssis (11 ) dans la position dépliée. 15. Package (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly system (30) comprises locking means (34) adapted to lock the frame (11) in the unfolded position.
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