EP1584565A1 - Package for an object - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has an outer envelope (110) comprising a double wall (170) to reinforce structure of the envelope, a part forming a base and an opening. The double wall has side walls (171) equipped with an upper edge (173) and a base (172). A cordon (160) is placed between a support and the envelope. The cordon displaces an article (180) relative to the envelope between top and bottom positions.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for packaging an article, in particular a container containing a cosmetic product. The device is under form of a box provided with an outer envelope having walls lateral, a bottom and an opening.

To facilitate access to a product contained in a box, it is known by the US 2,361,984, to use a telescopic box formed in two parts that can slide relative to each other. This document describes in particular a box which comprises, on the one hand, a bottom and side walls lower and, on the other hand, upper side walls delimiting a opening allowing access to the product contained in a box. The walls upper side can slide on the lower sidewalls of to bring the opening closer to the bottom and thus facilitate access to the product. However, the side walls of the box being formed in two moving parts in relation to each other, they risk detaching from each other. A Such a configuration does not make it possible to produce a packaging that protects reliably an article that would be contained in it.

On the other hand, the box described in this document is closed in a conventional manner by a closure panel which has a protruding lug for fit into the box. To open the box, it is necessary to lift the closing panel, on the side of the protruding tab.

There are other types of closure that generate other gestures for their opening. Document US Pat. No. 1,323,335, for example describes a box formed by a receptacle provided with a bottom and side walls delimiting a opening. A cover having a transverse wall and four edges is fitted on the receptacle to close the opening. A cord is arranged to inside the receptacle, under the lid in such a way that when one pulls on each side of the cord, you can lift the cover to remove it from the receptacle. It is then necessary to grasp the lid to separate it totally receptacle to clear the opening of the receptacle. Such a configuration only allows to start the opening of the box. It is then necessary to grab the lid to lift it up and then dive your hand into the receptacle for grasping the article.

Documents US 2,997,163 and US 5,819,944 describe a box containing objects, including a stack of cigarettes or lozenges. A band surrounds the objects, the band having a first end fixed in the box and a second end accessible from the outside of the box. The second end is intended to be grasped and pulled in such a way as to, as and when As objects are removed from the box, bring the remaining objects to near the opening of the box.

The boxes described in documents US 2,997,163 and US 5,819,944 are conventionally closed by a closing panel that is necessary to lift to open the box.

US 6,634,921 discloses a cylindrical envelope, open to its ends, containing a stack of bullets filled with gas. A band surrounds balls, the band having a first end fixed in the envelope and a second end accessible from the outside of the envelope. The second end is intended to be grasped and pulled in such a way that, as and when that balls are removed from the envelope, bring the remaining bullets to near the opening of the envelope. The envelope does not include means of closing its ends so that the balls are not protected.

US 5,927,009 describes a support formed of several cells open, each containing plants. A U-shaped support is placed under the plants and has a horizontal shoulder accessible from outside. To easily remove the plant from the box, the user grasps the shoulder of the support and raises the whole. The cells are not intended to be closed so that the plants are not protected.

The document WO93 / 01995 describes a cylindrical envelope, open to its upper end, containing a solid food product. A band is intended to take the product out of the envelope. The band extends inside the envelope, under the product and extends outside the envelope to its bottom. The band meets under the bottom of the envelope forming a handle. To remove the product from the envelope, move the handle away of the envelope so that the tape inside the envelope is move towards the opening by lifting the product. Again, no way to closure is provided at the top end of the envelope to protect the product.

Also, is it an object of the invention to provide a device for conditioning of an article that does not have the disadvantages of prior art.

It is in particular an object of the invention to provide such a device which allows to correctly protect the article that conditions.

It is also another object of the invention to provide a device for conditioning that facilitates access to the article it conditions.

It is yet another object of the invention to provide a device which generates a new gesture for its opening.

• des parois latérales ;
• une partie formant un fond ;
• une ouverture ;
• des moyens de fermeture prévus pour obturer l'ouverture ;

   le dispositif comportant en outre des moyens aptes à déplacer l'article à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe, relativement au fond, en direction de l'ouverture ce qui provoque le déplacement des moyens de fermeture, et notamment l'ouverture de l'enveloppe.According to the invention, these objects can be achieved by providing a device for packaging an article comprising an outer envelope comprising at least:

• side walls;
• a part forming a bottom;
• an opening ;
• closure means for closing the opening;

the device further comprising means capable of moving the article inside the envelope, relative to the bottom, in the direction of the opening which causes the displacement of the closing means, and in particular the opening of the envelope.

Approaching the article of the opening, it thus facilitates its grip. In addition, by performing a single gesture, the user can both open the envelope outside and move the article towards the opening.

Means for moving the article may include a cord in part placed inside the envelope in such a way that the movement of the cord is able to move the article relative to the envelope between a position low and a high position.

The device may further comprise a support for the article in part arranged inside the envelope, the cord can be placed under the support of such that the movement of the cord is able to move the support relative to the envelope between a low position and a high position.

The support can be configured in such a way that it is able to move the closing means when it goes from the low position to the high position of way to clear the opening of the envelope. By doing a single gesture, the user can both open the outer envelope and move the article in direction of the opening.

The cord can be flat like a ribbon. The surface of the cord contact of the support is thus relatively important so that the cord has a good grip to lift the support.

Both ends of the cord can lead to the outside of the envelope by passages whose shape is adapted to the section of the cord. When the cord is flat, the passages are for example in the form of a slot.

The cord has a length such that both ends can be fixed, in particular tied, to each other in such a way as to maintain the means closing in the closed position. It is obvious that both ends of the cord could be attached to each other by any other means, in particular by a hooking system of the Velcro type, by a clamp, by glue repositionable, or by stapling.

Alternatively, the cord may be shorter and serve only to move the support. Any other means can then be provided to maintain the means of closed in the closed position.

The support may include a bottom wall for carrying the article. The support may further comprise at least two opposite side walls relative to the bottom wall. Preferably, it has four walls side.

The device may further comprise means for maintaining the support in high position. The means for maintaining the support in the up position can be holding tabs formed on the support capable of abutting against a portion of the envelope in the high position. Alternatively or in complement, the support can be maintained in a high position thanks to the fact that its side walls are fitted into the envelope, the support being thus maintained thanks to the friction between its side walls and the envelope. Alternatively, the side panels of the envelope can have notches in which the cord can be stuck.

• la figure 1 illustre une vue en perspective d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement d'un article selon l'invention, en position fermée ;
• la figure 2 illustre une vue en perspective du dispositif de conditionnement de la figure 1, en cours d'ouverture ;
• la figure 3 illustre une vue en perspective du dispositif de conditionnement de la figure 1, en position ouverte ;
• les figures 4 à 6 représentent, respectivement, les coupes IV à VI des figures 1 à 3 ;
• la figure 7 représente l'enveloppe extérieure du dispositif de la figure 1 en position dépliée ;
• la figure 8 représente le support du dispositif de la figure 1 en position dépliée ;
• la figure 9 représente en coupe un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement d'un article selon l'invention, en position fermée ;
• la figure 10 représente en coupe le dispositif de la figure 9 en position ouverte ;
• la figure 11 représente l'enveloppe extérieure du dispositif de la figure 9 en position dépliée ;
• la figure 12 représente le support du dispositif de la figure 9 en position dépliée ;
• la figure 13 représente une double paroi de l'enveloppe extérieure du dispositif de la figure 9, en position dépliée ; et
• les figures 14 à 19 illustrent des variantes de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention.

The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, in a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:

• FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device for packaging an article according to the invention, in the closed position;
• Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the packaging device of Figure 1, being opened;
• Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the conditioning device of Figure 1, in the open position;
• Figures 4 to 6 show, respectively, sections IV to VI of Figures 1 to 3;
• Figure 7 shows the outer casing of the device of Figure 1 in the unfolded position;
• Figure 8 shows the support of the device of Figure 1 in the unfolded position;
• Figure 9 shows in section a second embodiment of a device for packaging an article according to the invention, in the closed position;
• Figure 10 shows in section the device of Figure 9 in the open position;
• Figure 11 shows the outer casing of the device of Figure 9 in the unfolded position;
• Figure 12 shows the support of the device of Figure 9 in the unfolded position;
• Figure 13 shows a double wall of the outer casing of the device of Figure 9, in the unfolded position; and
• Figures 14 to 19 illustrate alternative embodiments of the device according to the invention.

The conditioning device illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 is in the form of a box parallelepipedic, and more precisely cubic, the box being intended to condition an article 80 constituted, in the illustrated example, by a sphere. The box has an outer envelope 10 containing a support 20 for the article able to move relative to the envelope between a low position and a high position.

The outer casing 10 is made by folding and cutting a blank in one sheet material, illustrated in FIG. 7, for example cardboard, possibly plasticized and coated with an external decoration.

The outer casing 10 has four identical panels 11 arranged linearly and separated in pairs by parallel fold lines 31, the panels 11 being intended to form the side walls of the envelope 10. The envelope 10 further comprises a fifth panel 12, separated from a of the other four panels 11 by a fold line 32 perpendicular to the fold lines 31, this fifth panel being intended to form the bottom of the envelope 10.

A first assembly strip 13 is made on the side of the panel 11 located at one end of the blank to which it is connected by a line of folding 33, parallel to the fold lines 31 separating the different panels. This assembly strip 13 is intended to be glued to the panel 11 located at the end of the blank opposite the first end to form the envelope outer, after folding the blank around the fold lines 31 so as to obtain a parallelepiped sheath as shown in Figure 1.

A second assembly strip 14 is provided in the extension of the panel 12 forming the bottom, opposite the end fold line 32. The second assembly strip 14 is connected to the panel 12 by a line of folding 34. This second assembly strip 14 is intended to be also glued, after folding, to the panel 11 on which is glued the first Alternatively, the assembly strip 14 may not not be glued but simply introduced into the sheath as in a classic case.

In the assembled position, the outer envelope 10 has an opening 18, to the opposite of the bottom 12.

In the illustrated example, the opening 18 of the envelope 10 can be closed by a closure device comprising four flaps 15 formed in the extension of each panel 11.

The flaps 15 are formed on the opposite side to the panel 12 intended to form the background. The flaps 15 have the shape of an isosceles triangle and are connected to the panels 11, at their base, by fold lines 35. The flaps 15 are, in folded position, intended to come close the opening 18 of the box. In position of closure, each side of a flap is in contact with the side of the flap which is contiguous so that the flaps 15 completely cover the opening 18 box, as seen in Figure 1.

Each triangular flap 15 further comprises two tabs 15a and 15b on each of its sides. The legs 15a and 15b are connected to one side of the triangle by a fold line 36, the legs 15a and 15b being intended to enter into the box in the closed position while they form a 90 ° angle with the flaps 15. The legs are rounded to simulate the opening of a flower when opening the box.

Two side panels 11 to be opposed in assembled position of the box each further comprise a slot 50 whose function will be described later.

Two tabs 16 forming a lever are further formed in the extension of the two side panels 11 surrounding the one carrying the bottom 12. The legs 16 forming a lever are connected to the panel 11 by a fold line 37. tabs 16 extend from the fold line 37 to a free edge 16a on a length less than the height of the side panels 11, as it is see Figure 9. Preferably, the legs have a width that decreases since the fold line 37 to the free edge 16a. In the assembled position of the box, each lug 16 forms an acute angle with the panel 11 to which it is connected so that they can come to bear on the support 20.

The support 20 for the article 80 is made by folding and cutting a blank a sheet material, illustrated in Figure 8, for example cardboard. The support 20 has four identical panels 21, again arranged so linear, the panels 21 being intended to form the lateral walls of the support 20. The four panels 21 are interconnected at their base by lines of folding 41, on only a part of their height so that they are separated by spaces 42 which allows them to move freely one by report to the other. In particular, these spaces allow two panels 21, opposed in assembled position, to deviate from each other in the high position of the support. One of the end panels 21 has an assembly tab 25 to be glued to the other end panel 21. Preferably, two opposite panels 21 are more rigid than the others so as to improve the guidance of the support in the envelope. We can for example make these more rigid panels by doubling their thickness.

It is not beyond the scope of the invention to produce connected panels 21 between them all their height, without space between them.

The support 20 further comprises a fifth panel 22, separated from one of the four other panels 21 by a fold line 43, this fifth panel being intended to form the bottom of the support 20. This panel 22 comprises a assembly strip 23 on its side opposite to the fold line 43, the strip assembly being connected to the panel 22 by a fold line 44. assembly strip 23 is intended to be glued on a panel 21 located at the opposite of the panel 21 to which it is connected, in the assembled position. Alternatively, the assembly strip 23 may not be glued but may simply be positioned next to panel 21. Alternatively again, it can be provided that the panel 22 comprises an assembly tab 23 on each of its edges, each tab 23 then being glued, or arranged in look at each of the other three panels 21. This last variant is particularly suitable for a support intended to carry a relatively heavy.

Each panel 21 is connected by a fold line 45 to a tab of 24 which is folded towards the outside of the support, towards the bottom 22, of to form an acute angle with the panel 21 to which it is connected.

The box further comprises means 60 able to move the article 80 to inside the envelope, relative to the bottom 12, towards the opening 18.

In the example illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, the means for moving the article have a cord 60. The cord 60 is placed inside the envelope, between the support 20 and the envelope 10. In particular, the cord 60 extends under the bottom 22 of the support 20, and opens out of the envelope by the slots 50. The slots 50 being opposite each other in the envelope, the cord 60 extends under a good part of the bottom of the support. In addition, each slot 50 is centered on the width of the panel 11, so that the cord extends substantially in the middle of the support. The slots 50 being furthermore located at a height lower than the height of the free edge 16a of the lever legs, these The latter serve as a lever arm for the cord 60 which bears on it.

In the example illustrated, the cord 60 is flat so that it comprises a relatively large area in contact with the support that allows him to have a good grip to lift it. It is preferably relatively flexible, at less according to its length, to be able to adapt to the contour of the support and pass through the slots. For example, a cord of material woven.

The two ends 61 and 62 of the cord open out of the envelope on a long enough to be seized by the the user and, on the other hand, be able to be fixed to each other, in particular knotted, above the lid. The cord 60 thus knotted makes it possible to maintain the flaps 15 in the closed position.

Instead of using the cord to hold the flaps in the closed position, you can alternatively provide a pastille which is stuck on the tips of each flaps, as illustrated in Figure 19, the cord having then for only function to lift the support.

In the closed position of the device illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, the flaps 15 of the cover completely cover the opening 18 of the box. The bottom 22 of the support 20 is substantially in contact with the bottom 12 of the envelope, a portion cord lying between the two funds. The cord 60 then runs along two opposite side panels 21 of the support to the free edge 16a of the legs 16 and then down again to cross each slot 50 from which they open before going over the box. Both ends 61 and 62 of the cord are tied above the box, on the flaps 15.

To open the device, the user grasps the ends 61 and 62 of the cord and undo the knot. He can then fire at each end at the same time, as seen more particularly in FIGS. 2 and 5, so as to lift the support 20 away from the bottom 12, towards the opening 18. During this movement, the legs 16 form a lever so as to facilitate the upward movement of the support without having to do too much important on the cord. During the upward movement of the support, the upper edges of the panels 21, and in particular the fold lines 45, come to bear on the inner face of the flaps 15 by pushing them so as they open and release the opening 18 of the envelope. Article 80 is then accessible from outside the box. The user can shoot the cord and continue to raise the support 20 until the legs of holding 24 come to rest on the edge of the flaps 15. The support 20 is then maintained in this last position called "high position", illustrated on the Figures 3 and 6.

Figures 9 to 12 show a second embodiment of the box illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 8, the characteristics analogous to this first mode of achievement having received a reference number increased by 100.

The packaging device differs mainly from the first mode of in that the envelope 110 comprises a double wall 170. double wall 170 allows in particular to strengthen the structure of the envelope to properly protect the item. The double wall 170 is made by folding and cutting a blank into a sheet material, illustrated in FIG. 13, by example of the cardboard. The double wall 170 has side walls 171 provided with an upper edge 173 and a bottom 172, the side walls 171 being connected by fold lines to each of the four sides of the bottom 172. Two Lateral walls 171 further comprise bands of assemblies 174 intended to be glued to the side walls which are contiguous to them assembled position.

Instead of providing legs 16 forming a lever on the envelope, this twice the double wall 170 to form a lever for the cord 160, the cord coming resting on the upper edge 173 of the side walls 171 of the double wall 170.

As can be seen in particular in FIG. 12, the support 120 does not include this two retaining tabs 124 formed on the upper edge of two side panels 121, opposite in assembled position. It is furthermore this formed from a pre-cut blank in which the four panels identical 121 are not arranged linearly but formed on each four sides of the panel 122 to form the bottom. The panels 121 are not interconnected, but it is not beyond the scope of the invention to making panels interconnected, for example by strips assembly.

Again, to open the device, the user enters the ends 161 and 162 of the cord 160 and undoes the knot. He can then shoot at each end in same time, so as to lift the support 120 away from the bottom 112 of the envelope, towards the opening 118. When the free edge 124a of the holding tabs 124 reaches the axial height of the upper edge 173 of the double wall 170, the legs 124 tend to deviate from their side wall 121 so that their free edge 124a abuts against the upper edge 173 of the side walls so that the support can not descend towards the bottom 112 of the envelope.

Different variants can be applied to the embodiments that come to be described.

In particular, instead of providing support tabs 24 or 124 for maintain the support in the up position, we can alternatively predict that the support 320 is positioned sufficiently adjusted in the envelope 310 so that it does not come back down under the effect of its weight towards the position low. This variant, illustrated in the high position in FIG. 14, is particularly suitable for a support intended to carry a relatively lightweight. Alternatively again, it is possible to provide a notch 451 in each side panel 411 of the envelope which has a slot 450, close to the slot 450 in which it can lead, as illustrated on the 15. The notch 451 makes it possible to "wedge" the cord 460 when the support 420 is in the up position.

Instead of using a support formed by a bottom and four side walls, one can alternatively use a support 520, as illustrated in Figure 16, formed by only two side walls 521 and a bottom 522, or even formed only by a background.

It is also not within the scope of the invention using means of closure to seal the opening of the envelope different flaps triangular 15 and 115. One can for example provide a single flap 615, of square shape, connected by a fold line 631 to a single side panel 611 of the envelope, as illustrated in Figure 17. The flap 615 comprises in in addition to a leg 615a for housing in the box. We can also use a cover 715 as shown in Figure 18 which caps the walls 711 of the envelope 710, the lid then being entirely separable from the side walls 711 of the envelope.

Finally, instead of using a cord that opens the envelope over a length enough to be able to make a knot above the closing means, one can provide a shorter cord 860, as shown in Figure 19, which is not used to maintain the closing means in the closed position. The ends 861 and 862 of the cord then have a predetermined folded shape which prevents him from getting inside the envelope through slot 850.

For the sake of clarity, no support or article was shown on the Figures 17-19.

In the above detailed description, reference has been made to modes of preferred embodiment of the invention. It is obvious that variants can to be made without departing from the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Claims (13)

Device for packaging an article (80; 180) comprising an outer envelope (10; 110) comprising at least: sidewalls (11; 112); a bottom portion (12; 112); an opening (18; 118); closure means (15; 115) for sealing the opening (18; 118); characterized in that it comprises means (60; 160) adapted to move the article inside the envelope, relative to the bottom, towards the opening, which causes the displacement of the closing means. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the means (60; 160) for moving the article comprise a bead (60; 160) partly arranged inside the envelope in such a way that the movement of the cord is able to move the article relative to the envelope between a low position and a high position. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a support (20; 120) for the article (80; 180) partly arranged inside the envelope and that the cord (60; 160) is placed under the support so that the displacement of the cord is able to move the support relative to the envelope between a low position and a high position. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the support (20; 120) is configured in such a way that it is able to move the closing means (15; 115) when it moves from the low position to the high position. in order to clear the opening of the envelope. Device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the bead (60; 160) is flat. Device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the two ends (61, 62; 161, 162) of the cord (60; 160) open out of the casing through passages (50; 150), especially slots. Device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the cord has a length such that its two ends (61, 62; 161, 162) can be fixed, in particular knotted, to each other. in order to maintain the closing means (15; 115) in the closed position. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier (20; 120) has a bottom wall (22; 122) for carrying the article. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the support (20; 120) further comprises at least two side walls (21; 121) opposite to the bottom wall. Device according to any one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that it comprises means for maintaining the support in the high position. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the support comprises holding tabs (24; 124) adapted to abut on a portion of the casing in the high position. Device according to any one of claims 10 or 11 when dependent on the 9, characterized in that the side walls (21; 121) of the support (20; 120) are in contact with the side panels (11; 111) of the envelope with sufficient friction to maintain the support in the upper position in the envelope. Device according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the side panels (411) of the casing comprise notches (451) in which the cord (460) can be wedged.

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