WO2020160986A1 - Ensemble emballage - Google Patents

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WO2020160986A1
WO2020160986A1 PCT/EP2020/052206 EP2020052206W WO2020160986A1 WO 2020160986 A1 WO2020160986 A1 WO 2020160986A1 EP 2020052206 W EP2020052206 W EP 2020052206W WO 2020160986 A1 WO2020160986 A1 WO 2020160986A1
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package
retention member
main portion
drinking straw
tubular main
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Giulio Bertani
Pietro Martini
Angelo Sorbara
Paolo Zanon
Renzo Bellei
Andrea Polizzi
Alberto MAMELI
Ivan Orlandi
Rocco De Paola
Livio Veronesi
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Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
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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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/22—Details
    • B65D77/24—Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers
    • B65D77/28—Cards, coupons, or drinking straws
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/02—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
    • B65D5/06—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end-closing or contents-supporting elements formed by folding inwardly a wall extending from, and continuously around, an end of the tubular body
    • B65D5/064—Rectangular containers having a body with gusset-flaps folded outwardly or adhered to the side or the top of the container
    • 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
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/72—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
    • 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
    • B65D2231/00—Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents
    • B65D2231/02—Precut holes or weakened zones
    • B65D2231/022—Precut holes or weakened zones for permitting the insertion of a tubular contents-removing device, e.g. a drinking straw

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  • the present invention relates to a package assembly having a drinking straw and a package filled with a pourable food product, in particular for the consumption on-the-go.
  • liquid or pourable food products such as fruit juice, UHT (ultra-high-temperature treated) milk, wine, tomato sauce, etc.
  • UHT ultra-high-temperature treated milk
  • wine tomato sauce
  • etc. are sold in packages made of sterilized packaging material.
  • a typical example is the parallelepiped-shaped package for pourable food products known as Tetra Brik Aseptic (registered trademark) , which is made by sealing and folding a laminated strip packaging material.
  • the packaging material has a multilayer structure comprising a carton and/or paper base layer, covered on both sides with layers of heat-seal plastic material, e.g. polyethylene.
  • the packaging material also comprises a layer of oxygen-barrier material, e.g. an aluminum foil, which is superimposed on a layer of heat-seal plastic material, and is in turn covered with another layer of heat-seal plastic material forming the inner face of the package eventually contacting the food product.
  • package assemblies in particular for the consumption on-the-go, comprising a package filled with a pourable product and a drinking straw.
  • the package comprises a main opening configured to allow the introduction and/or insertion of the drinking straw into the package.
  • the package also comprises a separation membrane covering the opening for separating the inner space of the package from an outer environment and which is configured to be pierced and/or opened and/or ruptured by the drinking straw so as to allow the introduction and/or insertion of the drinking straw through the main opening and into the package and the subsequent extraction of the pourable food product through the drinking straw.
  • each package assembly is typically attached to the respective package within a closed plastic envelope. Prior to its use a consumer extracts the drinking straw from the envelope and introduces the drinking straw into the package by piercing and/or opening and/or rupturing at least partially the separation membrane.
  • a drawback of these package assemblies is that the drinking straws may be littered independently (voluntarily or involuntarily) from the package after the complete or partial consumption of the pourable food product.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a package assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention having a package and a drinking straw, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 2a is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 1 prior to a partial insertion of the drinking straw into the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 2b is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 1 after insertion of the drinking straw into the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 2c is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 1 after an attempt of removing the drinking straw from the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 2d is an enlarged sectionized view of details of the package assembly of Figure 1 after an attempt of removing the drinking straw from the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a package assembly having a package and a drinking straw according to a second embodiment of the present invention, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 4a is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 3 prior to a partial insertion of the drinking straw of Figure 3 into the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 4b is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 3 after insertion of the drinking straw into the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 4c is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 3 after an attempt of removing the drinking straw from the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 4d is an enlarged sectionized view of details of the package assembly of Figure 3 after an attempt of removing the drinking straw from the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of a package assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 6a is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 5 prior to a partial insertion of the drinking straw of Figure 5 into the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 6b is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 5 after insertion of the drinking straw into the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 6c is a perspective view of details of the package assembly of Figure 5 after an attempt of removing the drinking straw from the package, with parts removed for clarity;
  • Figure 6d is an enlarged sectionized view of details of the package assembly of Figure 5 after an attempt of removing the drinking straw from the package, with parts removed for clarity .
  • Reference numeral 1 indicates as a whole a package assembly having a package 2, in particular a carton package, and a drinking straw 3.
  • package assembly 1 is adapted for the consumption on-the-go.
  • package assembly 1 also comprises an envelope or a pocket for housing the drinking straw 3 prior to its use.
  • the envelope or the pocket is provided on and/or fixed to package 2.
  • package 2 is filled with a pourable food product, in particular a sterilized and/or a sterile-processed pourable food product, such as water, pasteurized milk, fruit juice, beverages with pulp or other pourable food products (other beverages) suitable for consumption on-the-go.
  • a pourable food product in particular a sterilized and/or a sterile-processed pourable food product, such as water, pasteurized milk, fruit juice, beverages with pulp or other pourable food products (other beverages) suitable for consumption on-the-go.
  • Package 2 may be obtained from a web of packaging material having a multilayer structure (not shown) , and comprises at least a layer of fibrous material, such as paper or cardboard, and at least two layers of polymeric plastic material, e.g. polyethylene, interposing the layer of fibrous material in between one another.
  • a layer of fibrous material such as paper or cardboard
  • polymeric plastic material e.g. polyethylene
  • the web of packaging material also comprises a layer of gas- and light-barrier material, e.g. aluminum foil or a film layer comprising ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) , in particular being arranged between one of the layers of the polymeric material and the layer of fibrous material.
  • a layer of gas- and light-barrier material e.g. aluminum foil or a film layer comprising ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH)
  • EVOH ethylene vinyl alcohol
  • the web of packaging material also comprises a further layer of polymeric material being interposed between the layer of gas- and light-barrier material and the layer of fibrous material.
  • package 2 extends along a longitudinal axis A.
  • package 2 comprises a first wall portion, in particular being transversal, even more particular perpendicular, to axis A, from which package 2 extends along axis A.
  • the first wall portion defines a support surface of package 2, which, in use, can be put in contact with a support, such as a shelf, when, in use, being e.g. exposed within a sales point.
  • a support such as a shelf
  • the first wall portion defines a bottom wall portion.
  • package 2 also comprises a plurality of lateral walls 4 being (fixedly) connected to the first wall portion and extending, in particular substantially parallel to axis A, from the first wall portion.
  • package 2 also comprises a second wall portion 5 opposite to the first wall portion and being (fixedly) connected to lateral walls 4.
  • lateral walls 4 are interposed between the first wall portion and second wall portion 5.
  • second wall portion 5 defines a top wall portion.
  • first wall portion and second wall portion 5 may be parallel to one another.
  • first wall portion and second wall portion 5 could be inclined with respect to one another.
  • package 2 is parallelepiped-shaped .
  • package 2 comprises a (sealed) main opening 6 allowing for the insertion and/or introduction of drinking straw 3 through main opening 6 itself into package 2.
  • main opening 6 has a circular cross-sectional profile.
  • the cross-sectional profile of main opening 6 could have any other shape.
  • main opening 6 is provided on second wall portion 5.
  • main opening 6 is defined by a respective hole within the layer of fibrous material.
  • a transversal extension of main opening 6 is delimited by a rim of main opening 6 itself.
  • the rim has a circular shape.
  • the transversal extension of main opening 6 is determined with respect to axis A. Even more particular, the transversal extension of main opening 6 is determined and/or measured considering the rim delimiting main opening 6. According to the non-limiting embodiment disclosed in Figures 1 to 2d, the transversal extension of main opening 6 corresponds to a diameter of main opening 6.
  • package 2 also comprises a separation membrane covering main opening 6 and being configured to be ruptured and/or opened and/or cut and/or pierced, in particular by drinking straw 3, so as to allow the insertion of drinking straw 3 (through main opening 6) into package 2.
  • the separation membrane separates, prior to losing its integrity, an inner environment of package 2 containing the pourable food product from an outer environment. In this manner, the pourable food product is protected from the outer environment.
  • the separation membrane comprises a gas- and light-barrier material, e.g. aluminum foil or a film comprising ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH ) .
  • the separation membrane is defined by a portion of the web of packaging material, in particular a portion of the layers of the web of packaging material being different from the layer of fibrous material.
  • the separation membrane has a circular shape.
  • drinking straw 3 comprises at least a tubular body 10 defining and/or delimiting a passage for the pourable food product, an inlet opening 11 and an outlet opening 12 provided at opposite ends of drinking straw 3 itself.
  • tubular body 10 comprises inlet opening 11 and outlet opening 12.
  • inlet opening 11 is configured to allow for the introduction of the pourable food product into drinking straw 3 and in particular, outlet opening 12 is configured to allow for the outlet of the pourable food product from drinking straw 3 (i.e., in use, a consumer receives the pourable food product through outlet opening 12) .
  • tubular body 10 has a circular cross-section.
  • tubular body 10 could have a rectangular or square cross-section or a more complex cross-section.
  • drinking straw 3 in particular tubular body 10, comprises
  • tubular main portion 16 having and/or carrying inlet opening 11 and being configured to be inserted and/or introduced, in use, into package 2.
  • tubular main portion 16 comprises an outer lateral surface.
  • tubular main portion 16 and/or tubular body 10 extends along a longitudinal axis B.
  • drinking straw 3 comprises a tip section 17 configured to rupture and/or open and/or cut and/or pierce, in use, the separation membrane, in particular by means of a consumer arranging tip section
  • tip section 17 is wedge-shaped .
  • drinking straw 3 in particular tubular body 10, comprises a corrugated portion 18 interposed between mouthpiece 15 and tubular main portion 16.
  • corrugated portion Preferentially but not necessarily, corrugated portion
  • corrugated portion 18 is configured to allow for a relative movement between mouthpiece 15 and tubular main portion 16.
  • corrugated portion 18 allows a consumer to arrange mouthpiece 15 according to the consumer's needs and/or preferences.
  • corrugated portion 18 allows inclining mouthpiece 15 with respect to tubular main portion 16 and/or longitudinal axis B.
  • package assembly 1 also comprises a retention group 22 configured to allow for the insertion and/or introduction of at least tubular main portion 16 of drinking straw 3 into package 2 and to impede and/or block the separation and/or removal of drinking straw 3 from package 2 after the introduction and/or insertion of main portion 16 into package 2; i.e. once tubular main portion 16 has been, in use, introduced and/or inserted into package 2 retention group 22 guarantees that drinking straw 3 cannot be separated and/or removed from package 2.
  • a retention group 22 configured to allow for the insertion and/or introduction of at least tubular main portion 16 of drinking straw 3 into package 2 and to impede and/or block the separation and/or removal of drinking straw 3 from package 2 after the introduction and/or insertion of main portion 16 into package 2; i.e. once tubular main portion 16 has been, in use, introduced and/or inserted into package 2 retention group 22 guarantees that drinking straw 3 cannot be separated and/or removed from package 2.
  • retention group 22 comprises at least a first retention member 23 associated to package 2 and a second retention member 24 associated to tubular main portion 16.
  • second retention member 24 is at least partially arranged within package 2.
  • main opening 6 is interposed between first retention member 23 and second retention member 24 (see Figure 2b) .
  • package 2 comprises first retention member 23.
  • drinking straw 3 comprises second retention member 24.
  • first retention member 23 comprises a first engagement surface 25 and second retention member 24 comprises a second engagement surface 26 configured to abut against first engagement surface 25 during, in use, a movement of tubular main portion 16 out of package 2 for impeding and/or blocking the separation and/or removal of drinking straw 3 from package 2 after, in use, the introduction and/or insertion of tubular main portion 16 into package 2 (see Figures 2c and 2d) .
  • first engagement surface 25 and second engagement surface 26 face one another with tubular main portion 16 being arranged within package 2 (see Figure 2b) .
  • main opening 6 is interposed between first engagement surface 23 and second engagement surface 24.
  • first retention member 23 is arranged adjacent to, in particular at, main opening 6.
  • first retention member 23 is arranged on and/or is coupled to an outer surface of package 2, in particular second wall portion 5.
  • first retention member 23 could be arranged on and/or be coupled to an inner surface of package 2.
  • first retention member 23 is coupled to and/or is arranged on the outer surface or the inner surface through adhesive bonding and/or ultrasonic bonding and/or molding or the like.
  • first engagement surface 25 is spaced apart from main opening 6 and, in particular faces main opening 6 and/or second wall 5.
  • first retention member 23 comprises a collar 27 defining and/or having an aperture of retention member 23 being aligned with, in particular being coaxial with, main opening 6 and being configured to allow for the passage of at least tubular main portion 16, in particular together with retention member 23. More specifically, the aperture is delimited between a rim of collar 27. Preferentially but not necessarily, the aperture has a circular shape.
  • the aperture has a transversal extension E, in particular measured transversal to axis A.
  • transversal extension E is determined by the rim of collar 27.
  • transversal extension E corresponds to a diameter of the aperture.
  • transversal extension E is smaller than the transversal extension of main opening 6.
  • collar 27 carries and/or comprises first engagement surface 23.
  • first engagement surface 23 is substantially inclined with respect to axis A.
  • first engagement surface 23 extends along a plane, the plane defining an acute angle with axis A, the acute angle ranging between 10° and 90°, in particular between 30° to 90°.
  • collar 27 has a substantially hook-like configuration.
  • collar 27 is designed to (slightly) deflect for (slightly) enlarging the aperture during insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 (together with second retention member 24) into package 2.
  • first retention member 23 comprises a support ring 29 surrounding main opening 6 and carrying collar 27.
  • support ring 29 is connected to the outer surface of package 2, in particular adjacent to main opening 6.
  • support ring 29 extends away from the outer surface of package 2 and collar 27 protrudes from support ring 29 towards a center of support ring 29.
  • support ring 29 is coaxially arranged with respect to main opening 6.
  • support ring 29 is connected to the outer surface of package 2 by means of adhesive bonding, ultrasonic bonding, molding or the like.
  • second retention member 24 comprises a sleeve 33 superimposed on and/or surrounding at least a section of tubular main portion 16.
  • sleeve 33 is configured to interact with first retention member 23 in such a manner to allow for the introduction and/or insertion of tubular main portion 16 (and sleeve 33) into package 2 (see Figures 2a and 2b) and to impede and/or hinder and/or block the removal and/or separation of drinking straw 3 from package 2 after insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 into package 2 (see Figures 2c and 2d) .
  • sleeve 33 is designed such to allow the insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 together with sleeve 33 into package 2 through the aperture and main opening 6, and to impede and/or hinder and/or block the removal and/or separation of drinking straw 3 from package 2 after insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 into package 2 by means of interaction and/or abutment with first retention member 23 during a movement of tubular main portion 16 out of package 2 (see Figures 2c and 2d) .
  • sleeve 33 is coupled and/or connected to tubular main portion 16, in particular in a non-removable manner, so that an insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 also results in at least a partial insertion and/or introduction of sleeve 33 into package 2.
  • drinking straw 3 comprises sleeve 33.
  • sleeve 33 is non- removably coupled and/or connected to tubular main portion
  • sleeve 33, in particular coupling portion 35, and/or tubular main portion 16 define tip section 17 and/or delimit inlet opening 11.
  • sleeve 33 and tubular main portion 16 define in cooperation tip section 17 (i.e. both sleeve 33 and tubular main portion 16 extend from inlet opening 11) .
  • tip section 17 i.e. both sleeve 33 and tubular main portion 16 extend from inlet opening 11.
  • tubular main portion 16 carries and/or comprises tip section
  • sleeve 33 does not extend from inlet opening 11 towards mouth piece 15.
  • sleeve 33 carries and/or comprises tip section 17 and/or inlet opening 11; i.e. sleeve 33 extends away from tubular main portion 16.
  • tubular main portion 16 together with sleeve 33 is configured to be inserted into package 2 through main opening 6 of package 2, thereby rupturing and/or cutting and/or piercing and/or opening the separation membrane.
  • tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 are configured to form, in use, during insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 into package 2, a hole within the separation membrane having a size substantially corresponding to a maximum outer size, in particular a maximum outer diameter, of at least a portion of tubular main portion 16 and/or sleeve 33.
  • the maximum size and/or extension of this hole is limited by the transversal extension of main opening 6 covered by the separation membrane.
  • the size and/or extension of the hole may be smaller than the transversal extension of main opening 6 (but not larger) .
  • sleeve 33 carries second engagement surface 26.
  • sleeve 33 comprises an abutment portion 34 having second engagement surface 26 and being configured to abut onto first engagement surface 25 during a movement of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 out of package 2 for impeding and/or hindering and/or blocking separation and/or removal of drinking straw 3 from package 2.
  • sleeve 33 and abutment portion 34 are designed to pass through main opening 6 and the aperture and abutment portion 34 is configured to impede and/or hinder and/or block the extraction of sleeve 33 out of package 2 and consequently to impede and/or hinder and/or block the removal and/or separation of tubular main portion 16 and drinking straw 3 from package 2 by abutting against first retention member
  • drinking straw 3 is moved along a first direction D1 transversal to the separation membrane and/or main opening 6 and/or the first wall portion and/or second wall portion 5 (see Figures 2a and 2b) .
  • first direction D1 transversal to the separation membrane and/or main opening 6 and/or the first wall portion and/or second wall portion 5 (see Figures 2a and 2b) .
  • the consumer disposes of package 2 together with drinking straw 3 without the attempt to remove drinking straw 3 from package 2.
  • second retention member
  • sleeve 33 comprises a coupling portion 35 having an inner coupling surface being in contact with an outer coupling surface of tubular main portion 16 and/or the outer lateral surface of tubular main portion 16.
  • coupling portion 35 and abutment portion 34 are connected to one another .
  • coupling portion 35 is closer to inlet opening 11 than abutment portion 34.
  • abutment portion 34 is closer to mouthpiece 15 than coupling portion 35.
  • sleeve 33 also comprises a transition portion 36 interposed between and connecting coupling portion 35 and abutment portion 34 with one another.
  • transition portion 36 is configured to allow and/or allows a continuous transition between abutment portion 34 and coupling portion 35.
  • abutment portion 34 has a maximum transversal extension F, in particular determined and/or measured with respect to longitudinal axis B.
  • maximum transversal extension F is determined and/or measured considering the cross-sectional extensions of abutment portion 34 with respect to longitudinal axis B.
  • abutment portion 34 has a substantially circular cross-sectional profile and maximum transversal extension F equals the maximum outer diameter.
  • maximum transversal extension F is larger than transversal extension E.
  • coupling portion 35 also comprises a respective maximum transversal extension being smaller than maximum transversal extension F.
  • sleeve 33 comprises a thickening defining abutment portion 34.
  • sleeve 33 comprises an enlarged end defining abutment portion 34.
  • transition portion 36 is configured to guarantee a progressive transition between coupling portion 35 and abutment portion 34.
  • sleeve 33 comprises a collar defining abutment portion 34.
  • the collar is rigid; i.e. during insertion of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 into package 2, the collar does not substantially change shape (passage of sleeve 33 through the aperture of collar 27 is possible due to collar 27 deflecting during the passage of sleeve 33) .
  • the collar could be configured to be compressible so as to adapt to the aperture during insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 into package 2 and to return to its initial configuration and/or shape after insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 into package 2.
  • tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 In use, during insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 into package 2 and through main opening 6 and the aperture (i.e. movement of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 along direction Dl), the consumer exerts a force sufficient to overcome the resistance due to second retention element 24, in particular sleeve 33, even more particular abutment portion 34, needing to pass through the aperture. In particular, the passing through of sleeve 33 as a whole is facilitated by the presence of transition portion 36 and, in particular a (slight) deflection of collar 27 for enlarging the aperture. Even more particular, in use, during insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33 into package 2 at first coupling portion 35 and then abutment portion 34 pass through the aperture and/or enter into package 2.
  • number 1 indicates an alternative embodiment of a package assembly according to the present invention; as package assembly 1 is similar to package assembly 1, the following description is limited to the differences between them, and using the same references, where possible, for identical or corresponding parts.
  • package assembly 1 differs from package assembly 1 in that second retention member 24 comprises sleeve 33' .
  • drinking straw 3 comprises sleeve 33' .
  • second sleeve 33' is similar to sleeve 33, the following description is limited to the difference between them, and using the same reference, where possible, for identical or corresponding parts.
  • sleeve 33' comprises a plurality of, in particular elastically deformable, abutment elements 37, in the example shown four.
  • abutment elements 37 define the respective abutment portion 34 of sleeve 33' .
  • abutment elements 37 define in collaboration with one another second engagement surface 26.
  • abutment elements 37 are connected to the respective coupling portion 35 of sleeve 33' .
  • abutment elements 37 transversally protrude from coupling portion 35.
  • abutment elements 37 are inclined with respect to longitudinal axis B.
  • abutment elements 37 are movable between at least:
  • each abutment element 37 forms and/or defines an acute angle with longitudinal axis B, the acute angle being larger when the abutment element 27 is arranged in the initial position than when the abutment element 27 is arranged in the insertion position.
  • abutment elements 37 are designed such that abutment elements 37 are biased into the initial position (in the absence of an external force acting on abutment elements 37) .
  • abutment elements 37 are arranged in the initial position (see Figure 3a) prior to the insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33' into package 2, abutment elements 37 are arranged in the initial position (see Figure 3a) .
  • abutment elements 37 are moved to the insertion position and move back to the initial position at least after tubular main portion 16 and sleeve 33', in particular abutment portion 34, are arranged within package 2 (see Figure 3b) .
  • each abutment element 37 comprises a respective engagement surface.
  • the respective engagement surfaces define in collaboration with one another second engagement surface 26.
  • abutment elements 37 are also movable to an abutment position in which the engagement surfaces are pressed onto first engagement surface 25.
  • abutment elements 37 are also movable to an abutment position in which the engagement surfaces are pressed onto first engagement surface 25.
  • abutment elements 37 move due to the interaction with first engagement surface 25 to the abutment position. Thereby, the effective interaction area between first engagement surface 25 and second engagement surface 26 increases (see Figure 4d) .
  • each abutment element 37 forms and/or defines a respective acute angle with longitudinal axis B.
  • the respective acute angles are smaller with abutment elements 37 being arranged in the respective initial positions than with abutment elements 37 being arranged in the abutment position.
  • number 1' ' indicates an alternative embodiment of a package assembly according to the present invention; as package assembly 1' ' is similar to package assembly 1, the following description is limited to the differences between them, and using the same references, where possible, for identical or corresponding parts.
  • package assembly 1 differs from package assembly 1 in comprising drinking straw 3' ' .
  • drinking straw 3 is similar to drinking straw 3, the following description is limited to the differences between them, and using the same references, where possible, for identical or corresponding parts.
  • drinking straw 3 differs from drinking straw 3 in that tubular main portion 16 comprises a groove 38 defining second retention member 24 of package assembly 1
  • groove 38 divides tubular main portion 16 into a first portion 39 carrying inlet opening 11 and a second portion 40, in particular interposed between first portion 39 and outlet opening 12. In other words, groove 38 is interposed between first portion 39 and second portion 40.
  • groove 38 comprises a first edge surface defining second engagement surface 26, the first edge surface being connected to first portion 39.
  • groove 38 comprises a tapering portion 41 being connected to second portion 40 and tapering towards first portion 39.
  • tapering portion 41 is configured to interact with collar 27. Even more particular, by providing for tapering portion 41 it is possible to avoid the presence of a second edge surface opposite to the first edge surface. In this manner, in use, during insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 into package 2, tapering portion 41 assures an uninterrupted introduction of second portion 40 into package 2. In other words, in use, during the insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 into package 2, at first the rim of collar 27 contacts at least a part of tapering portion 41 prior to contacting second portion 40.
  • groove 38 results in a restriction of an inner size of the passage of drinking straw 3'' .
  • tubular main portion 16 In use, during insertion and/or introduction of tubular main portion 16 into package 2 and through main opening 6 and the aperture (i.e. movement of tubular main portion 16 along direction Dl), the consumer exerts a force sufficient to pass through the aperture and to rupture and/or cut and/or pierce the separation membrane.
  • groove 38 is adjacent to the rim of collar 37 at some point the rim of collar 37 contacts tapering portion 41 until the second portion 40 is adjacent to the rim of collar 38

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble emballage (1, 1', 1'') comprenant un emballage (2) rempli d'un produit alimentaire versable et une paille (3, 3''). L'emballage (2) comprend au moins une ouverture principale (6) conçue pour permettre l'insertion et/ou l'introduction de la paille (3, 3'') à travers l'ouverture principale (6) dans l'emballage (2), et la paille (3, 3'') comprend au moins une ouverture d'entrée (11) et une partie principale tubulaire (16) conçue pour être insérée, lors de l'utilisation, dans l'emballage (2), et ayant l'ouverture d'entrée (11). L'ensemble emballage (1, 1', 1'') comprend également un groupe de retenue (22) comprenant au moins un premier élément de retenue (23) associé à l'emballage (2) et un second élément de retenue (24) associé à la paille (3, 3'). Le premier élément de retenue (23) et le second élément de retenue (24) sont conçus pour interagir l'un avec l'autre de manière à empêcher et/ou bloquer la séparation et/ou le retrait de la paille (3) de l'emballage (2) après, lors de l'utilisation, l'introduction et/ou l'insertion de la partie principale (16) dans l'emballage (2).
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