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EP3831740B1 - Packaging for a watch - Google Patents

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EP3831740B1
EP3831740B1 EP19212968.2A EP19212968A EP3831740B1 EP 3831740 B1 EP3831740 B1 EP 3831740B1 EP 19212968 A EP19212968 A EP 19212968A EP 3831740 B1 EP3831740 B1 EP 3831740B1
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protective packaging
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Félix JAEGGI
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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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/10—Devices to locate articles in containers
    • 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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/025—Containers made of sheet-like material and having a shape to accommodate contents
    • 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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • 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
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4204—Inspection openings or windows
    • 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
    • B65D77/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D77/0413—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another the inner and outer containers being rigid or semi-rigid and the outer container being of polygonal cross-section formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks, e.g. carton
    • 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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/127—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using rigid or semi-rigid sheets of shock-absorbing material
    • B65D81/133—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using rigid or semi-rigid sheets of shock-absorbing material of a shape specially adapted to accommodate contents, e.g. trays
    • 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
    • B65D85/30—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
    • B65D85/38—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for delicate optical, measuring, calculating or control apparatus
    • B65D85/40—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for delicate optical, measuring, calculating or control apparatus for watches or clocks; for components thereof

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  • the invention relates to a packaging for an object and in particular for a wristwatch.
  • the published patent document FR 2 044 907 discloses a watch packaging comprising a support ensuring the anchoring of the latter.
  • the support is in the form of a rigid band and is configured to slide in a transparent sheath thus protecting the watch.
  • This known packaging has the disadvantage that the support and the slider do not provide sufficient protection in the event of impact. Indeed, an asperity in a fracture zone of the sheath could damage the watch.
  • the document US2017/0086316 discloses a packaging according to the preamble of claims 1 and 33 appended, comprising two holding elements hinged to one another, and each having an indentation configured to enclose part of the object in the closed position.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome at least one of the drawbacks of the aforementioned state of the art. More particularly, the aim of the invention is to provide packaging that improves the protection of the packaged object.
  • the present invention relates to a protective packaging for an object as described in claims 1 and 33, comprising: a sheath; an object support element configured to slide in the sheath, characterized in that the object support element comprises two hollow holding elements interconnected by at least one hinge and at least one of the two hollow elements holding has a footprint configured to enclose at least a portion of the object by form connection.
  • each object of the invention is also applicable to the other objects of the invention.
  • each object of the invention can be combined with the other objects.
  • the objects of the invention can also be combined with the embodiments of the description, which in addition can be combined with one another.
  • the means of the invention advantageously make it possible to impart very good rigidity to the packaging. Not only does the sheath participate in the protection in the form of a first protective element, but also the support element has a rigid structure forming a second protective element, providing additional protection in the event that the first protective element would not be sufficient to absorb an impact.
  • the means of the invention also allow anchoring without play of the watch in its packaging while guaranteeing easy removal of the latter after opening the packaging. Thus, these means prevent the watch from moving in the packaging.
  • the packaging can be made of recyclable materials (eg cellulose-based materials), while guaranteeing the same performance in terms of resistance and protection as conventional packaging. In addition, cellulose-based materials are less brittle than the plastics traditionally used for packaging.
  • the packaging can be lightened thanks to its optimized shape, while having mechanical characteristics comparable to known solutions.
  • FIG 1 represents a protective packaging 2 for an object 4, in particular a wristwatch 4 comprising a watch case to which two bracelet strands are attached.
  • the packaging 2 comprises a sheath 6 and a support element 8 for the object 4.
  • the support element 8 for the object 4 is slidably mounted in the sheath 6.
  • the support element 8 for the object 4 is preferably elongated when the object is a wristwatch 4.
  • the sheath 6 and the support element 8 can have the same length as illustrated in figure 1 .
  • the support element 8 may have a shape forming part of a rectangular parallelepiped which is of complementary shape to the volume delimited by the sheath 6.
  • the sheath 6 may comprise an opening 10 to see, for example, the watch head, i.e. that is to say the case of the watch 4 without the bracelet being visible in its entirety.
  • the object is held in place by two so-called holding elements 12A, 12B.
  • There figure 1 presents packaging 2 before it is opened.
  • FIG. 2 represents a packaging 2 after the sheath 6 has slid along a portion of the length of the support element 8.
  • the holding elements 12A, 12B respectively have hollow and preferably curved and/or ribbed shapes having the effect of improve the rigidity of these thin-walled structures (shells) by hollow body effect and increase in quadratic moments.
  • FIG. 3 There picture 3 only illustrates support element 8 in combination with object 4, i.e. a wristwatch.
  • object 4 i.e. a wristwatch.
  • the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B are interconnected by a hinge type connection 14A, 14B. Removing the object is facilitated by the pivoting between the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B.
  • the hinge-type connection 14A, 14B may comprise two hinges 14A, 14B, in order to increase the number of degrees of freedom of the connection between the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B and in order to better be able to overcome any resistance during disassembly of the object of its imprints 16A, 16B, the shape of which substantially corresponds to the outer contour of the watch case.
  • the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B are made in one piece.
  • the two hollow retaining elements 12A, 12B can be made from molded cellulose or from Paperfoam® (registered trademark for a family of products whose characteristics are well known).
  • the packaging can advantageously be directly injection molded in a single operation in its open configuration as shown in figure 4 .
  • Paperfoam ® is a material based on a mixture of industrial starch, cellulose fibers and water injected into the mold during manufacture.
  • the connection between the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B may comprise two hinges 14A, 14B of the flexible type, the axes of rotation of which are preferably parallel.
  • Each hollow retaining element 12A, 12B preferably comprises a bottom partition 18A, 18B, a side wall 20A, 20B and two front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D.
  • the two front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D of the hollow retaining element 12A, 12B in question can be arranged on either side of the corresponding bottom partition 18A, 18B.
  • the two hinges 14A, 14B are preferably interconnected by a connecting strip 24 which will also serve as a support surface for the case and for the strap of the watch that the packaging is intended to receive.
  • the strip 24 is preferably made in one piece with the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B.
  • Each hinge 14A, 14B can be recessed relative to the free edges of the front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D.
  • These latter 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D preferably extend perpendicular to the bottom partition 18A, 18B and are preferably arranged on either side of the hinge 14A, 14B in question.
  • the shrinkage can be between 5% and 30% of the width of each bottom partition 18A, 18B.
  • each side wall 20A, 20B is corrugated and extends between the bottom partition 18A, 18B and a corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B.
  • the cavities 16A, 16B can be defined respectively by central portions of the side walls 20A, 20B facing each other and by corresponding portions of the bottom partitions 18A, 18B.
  • Each upper partition 26A, 26B can comprise planar portions parallel to each other, forming steps. These flat portions are preferably parallel to the corresponding bottom partition 18A, 18B.
  • the upper partitions 26A, 26B, and the bottom partitions 18A, 18B as well as the side walls 20A, 20B respectively form two beam structures having very good bending rigidity.
  • Each upper partition 26A, 26B can have a width of between 5% and 60% of the width of the hollow holding element 12A, 12B.
  • the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B preferably have a so-called mirror symmetry and constitute two "halves" of the support element 8, with the exception of the indentations or notches formed in the upper walls 26A, 26B making it possible to receive side portions of the watch case 4 including, for example, one with a crown and the other without a crown.
  • the size and shape of the notches can naturally vary depending on the shape of the watch that the packaging is intended to receive.
  • the embodiment according to figures 1-4 has two hinges 14A, 14B.
  • the packaging 2 may comprise a single flexible hinge.
  • THE figures 5-10 represent another embodiment of a packaging according to the invention. This embodiment incorporates the characteristics of the embodiment according to the figures 1-4 and further comprises additional means for improving, among other things, the rigidity and the modularity of the packaging 2.
  • FIG. 5 represents a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of a packaging 2 according to the invention containing an object 4.
  • the support element 8 comprises means 28 for adjusting the height of the watch case 4 in the packaging 2, arranged at the level of the connecting strip 24.
  • the height adjustment means 28 may comprise a blade flexible 28.1, the two ends of which are integral with the connecting strip 24 and of which an intermediate part between its ends is curved in the direction away from the connecting strip 24.
  • the flexible strip 28.1 is integral with the connecting strip 24.
  • the flexible strip 28.1 is formed by two parallel slots 28.2 provided on the connecting strip 24, which has a curvature at its central part.
  • the cavities 16A, 16B may comprise adaptive means 30 making it possible to receive watch heads whose boxes have different diameters respectively.
  • the side walls 20A, 20B may respectively comprise flexible slats 30.1.
  • Each flexible strip 30.1 has two ends secured to its side wall 20A, 20B and an intermediate part between its ends. Each intermediate part is a curved strip whose profile is adapted to grip the case of the watch 4.
  • each flexible blade 30.1 is made in one piece with its side wall 20A, 20B.
  • Each flexible strip can be formed by two parallel interstices (slots) 30.2 provided on its side wall 20A, 20B, preferably at the level of the junctions with the corresponding bottom partition 18A, 18B and the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B.
  • the (hollow) holding elements 12A, 12B can be held in the closed position by locking means 32.
  • the locking means 32 comprise at least one hook 32.1 arranged on one of the (hollow) holding elements 12A, 12B and disposed at the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B.
  • the or each hook 32.1 is of complementary shape to an opening 32.2 formed on the other upper partition 26A, 26B.
  • the or each hook 32.1 (male part) and the complementary opening 32.2 (female part) can constitute an elastic fitting ("snap-fit" in English).
  • the or each hook 32.1 is integral with the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B.
  • the or each hook 32.1 can be carried by an elastic arm connected to the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B.
  • the support element 8 comprises shear deformation limiting means 34 arranged at the level of the front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D.
  • the shear deformation limiting means 34 may comprise tongues 34.1 and complementary grooves 34.2, the tongues 34.1 being adapted to engage in complementary grooves 34.2.
  • Each tongue 34.1 has a rounded end facilitating the engagement of each tongue 34.1 in the corresponding groove 34.2 when the support element 8 is closed.
  • the form connection between each tongue 34.1 and its groove 34.2 prevents relative movement between the slices (ie the free edges) facing the respective front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D.
  • the grooves 34.2 are formed on the outer or inner faces of the front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D.

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L'invention a trait à un emballage pour un objet et notamment pour une montre-bracelet.The invention relates to a packaging for an object and in particular for a wristwatch.

Arrière-plan technologiqueTechnology background

Le document de brevet publié FR 2 044 907 divulgue un emballage de montre comprenant un support assurant l'ancrage de cette dernière. Le support est sous forme d'une bande rigide et est configuré pour coulisser dans un fourreau transparent protégeant ainsi la montre. Cet emballage connu présente le désavantage que le support et le coulisseau ne permettent pas une protection suffisante en cas d'impact. En effet, une aspérité dans une zone de fracture du fourreau pourrait endommager la montre. Par ailleurs, le document US2017/0086316 divulgue un emballage selon le préambule des revendications 1 et 33 annexées, comportant deux éléments de maintien articulés l'un à l'autre, et présentant chacun une empreinte configurée pour enserrer une partie de l'objet en position fermée.The published patent document FR 2 044 907 discloses a watch packaging comprising a support ensuring the anchoring of the latter. The support is in the form of a rigid band and is configured to slide in a transparent sheath thus protecting the watch. This known packaging has the disadvantage that the support and the slider do not provide sufficient protection in the event of impact. Indeed, an asperity in a fracture zone of the sheath could damage the watch. Furthermore, the document US2017/0086316 discloses a packaging according to the preamble of claims 1 and 33 appended, comprising two holding elements hinged to one another, and each having an indentation configured to enclose part of the object in the closed position.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

L'invention a pour objectif de pallier au moins un des inconvénients de l'état de la technique susmentionné. Plus particulièrement, l'invention a pour objectif de réaliser un emballage améliorant la protection de l'objet emballé. La présente invention concerne un emballage de protection pour un objet tel que décrit dans les revendications 1 et 33, comprenant : un fourreau ; un élément de support de l'objet configuré pour coulisser dans le fourreau, remarquable en ce que l'élément de support de l'objet comprend deux éléments creux de maintien reliés entre eux par au moins une charnière et au moins un des deux éléments creux de maintien présente une empreinte configurée pour enserrer au moins une portion de l'objet par liaison de forme.The object of the invention is to overcome at least one of the drawbacks of the aforementioned state of the art. More particularly, the aim of the invention is to provide packaging that improves the protection of the packaged object. The present invention relates to a protective packaging for an object as described in claims 1 and 33, comprising: a sheath; an object support element configured to slide in the sheath, characterized in that the object support element comprises two hollow holding elements interconnected by at least one hinge and at least one of the two hollow elements holding has a footprint configured to enclose at least a portion of the object by form connection.

Selon un mode avantageux de l'invention, l'emballage comprend une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques techniques suivantes, selon toute combinaison possible :

  • les deux éléments creux de maintien sont venus de matière ;
  • les deux éléments creux de maintien sont respectivement des coques ;
  • chaque cloison de fond est solidaire de la charnière ou de la charnière correspondante ;
  • les deux charnières sont reliées entre elles par une bande de liaison, la bande de liaison étant venue de matière avec les deux éléments creux de maintien ;
  • chaque charnière est en retrait par rapport à des bords libres des parois frontales, lesdits bords s'étendant perpendiculairement à la cloison de fond, et étant disposés de part et d'autre de ladite charnière ;
  • chaque paroi latérale s'étend perpendiculairement à la cloison de fond ;
  • chaque paroi latérale est de forme ondulée ;
  • chaque paroi latérale est délimitée de part et d'autre par la cloison de fond correspondante et une cloison supérieure ;
  • chaque cloison supérieure présente une largeur comprise entre 5% et 60% de la largeur de l'élément creux de maintien correspondant ;
  • chaque cloison supérieure est solidaire de la paroi latérale correspondante et/ou des parois frontales correspondantes ;
  • l'élément de support de l'objet est constitué de Paperfoam ou de cellulose moulée ;
  • l'emballage est de forme parallélépipédique ;
  • le fourreau présente une ouverture, de préférence ladite ouverture étant adaptée pour coïncider avec une partie de l'objet, notamment la boite de montre, lorsque l'emballage est clos ;
  • l'objet est une montre, de préférence une montre bracelet ;
  • au moins une des cloisons supérieures comprend une encoche dont la forme est adaptée pour recevoir une portion latérale de la montre, de préférence ladite portion comprenant une couronne ;
  • l'élément de support comprend des moyens d'ajustement en hauteur de l'objet ;
  • la bande de liaison comporte les moyens d'ajustement en hauteur de l'objet, de préférence lesdits moyens étant une lamelle flexible, notamment courbée ;
  • la bande de liaison comporte deux fentes qui forment la lamelle flexible ;
  • l'élément de support comprend des moyens adaptatifs permettant de recevoir des montres dont les boites présentent respectivement des diamètres différents ;
  • lesdits moyens adaptatifs comportent deux lamelles flexibles disposées sur les deux parois latérales (20A, 20B) respectives, chaque lamelle présentant un profil adapté pour enserrer une partie de l'objet, notamment une portion de la boite de montre ;
  • chaque paroi latérale comporte deux interstices parallèles formant la lamelle flexible correspondante;
  • des moyens de verrouillage, lesdits moyens comportant au moins un crochet aménagé sur un des éléments creux de maintien et au moins une ouverture complémentaire aménagée sur l'autre élément creux de maintien ;
  • le ou chaque crochet est disposé au niveau de la cloison supérieure correspondante, et la ou chaque ouverture complémentaire est formée sur l'autre cloison supérieure ;
  • le ou chaque crochet est venu de matière avec la cloison supérieure correspondante ;
  • l'élément de support comprend des moyens de limitation de déformation en cisaillement ;
  • les moyens de limitation de déformation en cisaillement comprennent des languettes et des rainures complémentaires, les languettes étant adaptées pour s'engager dans les rainures complémentaires ;
  • deux des languettes formées respectivement sur deux des parois frontales en vis-à-vis sont décalées dans une direction parallèle à l'au moins une charnière ;
  • chaque languette s'étend du bord libre de la paroi frontale correspondante, de préférence ladite languette présentant une extrémité arrondie ;
  • chaque rainure est formée sur la face externe ou interne de la paroi frontale correspondante.
According to an advantageous mode of the invention, the packaging comprises one or more of the following technical characteristics, according to any possible combination:
  • the two hollow holding elements are made in one piece;
  • the two hollow holding elements are shells respectively;
  • each bottom partition is integral with the hinge or the corresponding hinge;
  • the two hinges are interconnected by a connecting strip, the connecting strip being integral with the two hollow holding elements;
  • each hinge is recessed relative to the free edges of the front walls, said edges extending perpendicularly to the bottom partition, and being arranged on either side of said hinge;
  • each side wall extends perpendicular to the bottom partition;
  • each side wall is corrugated;
  • each side wall is delimited on either side by the corresponding bottom partition and an upper partition;
  • each upper partition has a width of between 5% and 60% of the width of the corresponding hollow holding element;
  • each upper partition is integral with the corresponding side wall and/or the corresponding front walls;
  • the object support element is made of Paperfoam or molded cellulose;
  • the packaging is parallelepipedic in shape;
  • the sheath has an opening, preferably said opening being adapted to coincide with a part of the object, in particular the watch case, when the packaging is closed;
  • the object is a watch, preferably a wristwatch;
  • at least one of the upper partitions comprises a notch whose shape is adapted to receive a side portion of the watch, preferably said portion comprising a crown;
  • the support element comprises means for adjusting the height of the object;
  • the connecting strip comprises means for adjusting the height of the object, preferably said means being a flexible strip, in particular curved;
  • the connecting strip has two slots which form the flexible blade;
  • the support element comprises adaptive means making it possible to receive watches whose cases have respectively different diameters;
  • said adaptive means comprise two flexible strips arranged on the two respective side walls (20A, 20B), each slat having a profile suitable for enclosing a part of the object, in particular a portion of the watch case;
  • each side wall has two parallel interstices forming the corresponding flexible strip;
  • locking means, said means comprising at least one hook arranged on one of the hollow holding elements and at least one complementary opening arranged on the other hollow holding element;
  • the or each hook is arranged at the level of the corresponding upper partition, and the or each additional opening is formed on the other upper partition;
  • the or each hook is integral with the corresponding upper partition;
  • the support element comprises shear deformation limiting means;
  • the shear deformation limiting means comprise complementary tongues and grooves, the tongues being adapted to engage in the complementary grooves;
  • two of the tabs formed respectively on two of the facing front walls are offset in a direction parallel to the at least one hinge;
  • each tongue extends from the free edge of the corresponding front wall, preferably said tongue having a rounded end;
  • each groove is formed on the outer or inner face of the corresponding front wall.

De manière générale, les modes avantageux de chaque objet de l'invention sont également applicables aux autres objets de l'invention. Dans la mesure du possible, chaque objet de l'invention est combinable aux autres objets. Les objets de l'invention sont également combinables aux modes de réalisation de la description, qui en plus sont combinables entre eux.In general, the advantageous modes of each object of the invention are also applicable to the other objects of the invention. As far as possible, each object of the invention can be combined with the other objects. The objects of the invention can also be combined with the embodiments of the description, which in addition can be combined with one another.

Les moyens de l'invention permettent avantageusement de conférer une très bonne rigidité à l'emballage. Non seulement, le fourreau participe à la protection sous forme d'un premier élément de protection, mais aussi, l'élément de support présente une structure rigide formant un deuxième élément de protection, assurant une protection supplémentaire au cas où le premier élément de protection ne serait pas suffisant pour absorber un impact. Les moyens de l'invention permettent aussi un ancrage sans jeu de la montre dans son emballage tout en garantissant un retrait aisé de cette dernière après l'ouverture de l'emballage. Ainsi, ces moyens évitent que la montre ne bouge dans l'emballage. En outre, grâce à ces moyens, l'emballage peut être constitué de matières recyclables (par ex. matériaux à base de cellulose), tout en garantissant les mêmes prestations en terme de résistance et de protection que les emballages classiques. De surcroît, les matériaux à base de cellulose sont moins cassants que les plastiques traditionnellement utilisés pour les emballages. Finalement, l'emballage peut être allégé grâce à sa forme optimisée, tout en présentant des caractéristiques mécaniques comparables aux solutions connues.The means of the invention advantageously make it possible to impart very good rigidity to the packaging. Not only does the sheath participate in the protection in the form of a first protective element, but also the support element has a rigid structure forming a second protective element, providing additional protection in the event that the first protective element would not be sufficient to absorb an impact. The means of the invention also allow anchoring without play of the watch in its packaging while guaranteeing easy removal of the latter after opening the packaging. Thus, these means prevent the watch from moving in the packaging. In addition, thanks to these means, the packaging can be made of recyclable materials (eg cellulose-based materials), while guaranteeing the same performance in terms of resistance and protection as conventional packaging. In addition, cellulose-based materials are less brittle than the plastics traditionally used for packaging. Finally, the packaging can be lightened thanks to its optimized shape, while having mechanical characteristics comparable to known solutions.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of figures

L'invention sera décrite ci-après de manière plus détaillée à l'aide des dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples nullement limitatifs, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue schématique en perspective d'un emballage selon l'invention contenant un objet, notamment une montre-bracelet, l'emballage étant clos ;
  • la figure 2 illustre une vue schématique en perspective de l'emballage selon l'invention, l'emballage étant partiellement ouvert ;
  • La figure 3 représente une vue schématique en perspective d'une montre montée sur son élément de support selon l'invention, l'élément de support de la montre étant partiellement déplié ;
  • la figure 4 illustre une vue schématique en perspective de l'élément de support de la montre selon l'invention en position dépliée sans la montre ;
  • la figure 5 représente une vue schématique en perspective d'une autre réalisation d'un emballage selon l'invention contenant un objet ;
  • la figure 6 illustre une vue schématique en perspective de la face supérieure d'un élément de support de montre de cette autre réalisation en position dépliée sans la montre ;
  • la figure 7 représente une vue schématique en perspective de la face inférieure de l'élément de support de montre de cette autre réalisation, en position dépliée sans la montre ;
  • les figures 8a et 8b illustrent respectivement une vue schématique d'une section selon un plan médian vertical et une vue de haut en bas, de cette autre réalisation de l'élément de support de la montre selon l'invention en position dépliée sans la montre ;
  • les figures 9a et 9b représentent respectivement une vue schématique en perspective de cette autre réalisation de l'élément de support sans montre et le même élément de support avec montre selon l'invention, l'élément de support étant partiellement déplié dans les deux représentations ;
  • la figure 10 montre une vue schématique en perspective coupée de cette autre réalisation de l'élément de support, la coupe étant réalisée dans un plan médian horizontal.
The invention will be described below in more detail using the accompanying drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples, in which:
  • there figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a packaging according to the invention containing an object, in particular a wristwatch, the packaging being closed;
  • there picture 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the packaging according to the invention, the packaging being partially open;
  • There picture 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a watch mounted on its support element according to the invention, the support element of the watch being partially unfolded;
  • there figure 4 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the support element of the watch according to the invention in the unfolded position without the watch;
  • there figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of a packaging according to the invention containing an object;
  • there figure 6 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the upper face of a watch support element of this other embodiment in the unfolded position without the watch;
  • there figure 7 shows a schematic perspective view of the underside of the watch support element of this other embodiment, in the unfolded position without the watch;
  • THE figures 8a and 8b respectively illustrate a schematic view of a section along a vertical median plane and a top-to-bottom view of this other embodiment of the support element of the watch according to the invention in the unfolded position without the watch;
  • THE figures 9a and 9b represent respectively a schematic view in perspective of this other embodiment of the support element without watch and the same support element with watch according to the invention, the support element being partially unfolded in the two representations;
  • there figure 10 shows a schematic view in cut perspective of this other embodiment of the support element, the cut being made in a horizontal median plane.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

La figure 1 représente un emballage 2 de protection pour un objet 4, notamment une montre-bracelet 4 comportant une boite de montre à laquelle sont attachés deux brins de bracelet. L'emballage 2 comprend un fourreau 6 et un élément de support 8 de l'objet 4. L'élément de support 8 de l'objet 4 est monté en coulissement dans le fourreau 6. L'élément de support 8 de l'objet 4 est de préférence de forme allongée lorsque l'objet est une montre-bracelet 4. Le fourreau 6 et l'élément de support 8 peuvent avoir la même longueur comme illustré en figure 1. L'élément de support 8 peut présenter une forme s'inscrivant dans un parallélépipède rectangle qui est de forme complémentaire au volume délimité par le fourreau 6. Le fourreau 6 peut comprendre une ouverture 10 pour apercevoir par exemple la tête de montre c'est-à-dire la boite de la montre 4 sans que le bracelet ne soit visible dans sa totalité. Le maintien de l'objet est assuré par deux éléments dits de maintien 12A, 12B. La figure 1 présente l'emballage 2 avant son ouverture.There figure 1 represents a protective packaging 2 for an object 4, in particular a wristwatch 4 comprising a watch case to which two bracelet strands are attached. The packaging 2 comprises a sheath 6 and a support element 8 for the object 4. The support element 8 for the object 4 is slidably mounted in the sheath 6. The support element 8 for the object 4 is preferably elongated when the object is a wristwatch 4. The sheath 6 and the support element 8 can have the same length as illustrated in figure 1 . The support element 8 may have a shape forming part of a rectangular parallelepiped which is of complementary shape to the volume delimited by the sheath 6. The sheath 6 may comprise an opening 10 to see, for example, the watch head, i.e. that is to say the case of the watch 4 without the bracelet being visible in its entirety. The object is held in place by two so-called holding elements 12A, 12B. There figure 1 presents packaging 2 before it is opened.

La figure 2 représente un emballage 2 après coulissement du fourreau 6 le long d'une portion de la longueur de l'élément de support 8. Les éléments de maintien 12A, 12B présentent respectivement des formes creuses et préférablement courbées et/ou nervurées ayant pour effet d'améliorer la rigidité de ces structures à paroi mince (coques) par effet corps creux et augmentation des moments quadratiques.There figure 2 represents a packaging 2 after the sheath 6 has slid along a portion of the length of the support element 8. The holding elements 12A, 12B respectively have hollow and preferably curved and/or ribbed shapes having the effect of improve the rigidity of these thin-walled structures (shells) by hollow body effect and increase in quadratic moments.

La figure 3 illustre uniquement l'élément de support 8 en combinaison avec l'objet 4, c.-à-d. une montre-bracelet. Les deux éléments creux 12A, 12B de maintien sont reliés entre eux par une liaison de type charnière 14A, 14B. Le retrait de l'objet est facilité par le pivotement entre les deux éléments creux de maintien 12A, 12B.There picture 3 only illustrates support element 8 in combination with object 4, i.e. a wristwatch. The two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B are interconnected by a hinge type connection 14A, 14B. Removing the object is facilitated by the pivoting between the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B.

La figure 4 représente l'élément de support 6 sans l'objet 4 dans une position dépliée. La liaison de type charnière 14A, 14B peut comprendre deux charnières 14A, 14B, afin d'augmenter le nombre de degrés de liberté de la liaison entre les deux éléments creux de maintien 12A, 12B et afin de mieux pouvoir vaincre toutes résistances lors du désemboîtage de l'objet de ses empreintes 16A, 16B dont la forme correspond sensiblement au contour extérieur de la boite de montre. De préférence, les deux éléments creux de maintien 12A, 12B sont venus de matière. Les deux éléments creux de maintien 12A, 12B peuvent être fabriqués à partir de cellulose moulée ou de Paperfoam® (marque déposée pour une famille de produits dont les caractéristiques sont bien connues). Typiquement, l'emballage peut être avantageusement directement moulé par injection en une seule opération dans sa configuration ouverte telle qu'il est représenté à la figure 4. Le Paperfoam® est un matériau à base d'un mélange d'amidon industriel, de fibres de cellulose et d'eau injecté dans le moule lors de la fabrication. La liaison entre les deux éléments creux de maintien 12A, 12B peut comprendre deux charnières 14A, 14B du type souple, dont les axes de rotation sont de préférence parallèles. Chaque élément creux de maintien 12A, 12B comporte de préférence une cloison de fond 18A, 18B, une paroi latérale 20A, 20B et deux parois frontales 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D. Les deux parois frontales 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D de l'élément creux de maintien 12A, 12B en question peuvent être disposées de part et d'autre de la cloison de fond 18A, 18B correspondante. Les deux charnières 14A, 14B sont reliées de préférence entre elles par une bande de liaison 24 qui servira également de surface de support à la boite et au bracelet de la montre que l'emballage est destiné à recevoir. La bande 24 est de préférence venue de matière avec les deux éléments creux de maintien 12A, 12B. Chaque charnière 14A, 14B peut être en retrait par rapport à des bords libres des parois frontales 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D. Ces dernières 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D s'étendent de préférence perpendiculairement à la cloison de fond 18A, 18B et sont de préférence disposées de part et d'autre de la charnière 14A, 14B en question. Le retrait peut être compris entre 5% et 30% de la largeur de chaque cloison de fond 18A, 18B.There figure 4 shows the support element 6 without the object 4 in an unfolded position. The hinge-type connection 14A, 14B may comprise two hinges 14A, 14B, in order to increase the number of degrees of freedom of the connection between the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B and in order to better be able to overcome any resistance during disassembly of the object of its imprints 16A, 16B, the shape of which substantially corresponds to the outer contour of the watch case. Preferably, the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B are made in one piece. The two hollow retaining elements 12A, 12B can be made from molded cellulose or from Paperfoam® (registered trademark for a family of products whose characteristics are well known). Typically, the packaging can advantageously be directly injection molded in a single operation in its open configuration as shown in figure 4 . Paperfoam ® is a material based on a mixture of industrial starch, cellulose fibers and water injected into the mold during manufacture. The connection between the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B may comprise two hinges 14A, 14B of the flexible type, the axes of rotation of which are preferably parallel. Each hollow retaining element 12A, 12B preferably comprises a bottom partition 18A, 18B, a side wall 20A, 20B and two front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D. The two front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D of the hollow retaining element 12A, 12B in question can be arranged on either side of the corresponding bottom partition 18A, 18B. The two hinges 14A, 14B are preferably interconnected by a connecting strip 24 which will also serve as a support surface for the case and for the strap of the watch that the packaging is intended to receive. The strip 24 is preferably made in one piece with the two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B. Each hinge 14A, 14B can be recessed relative to the free edges of the front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D. These latter 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D preferably extend perpendicular to the bottom partition 18A, 18B and are preferably arranged on either side of the hinge 14A, 14B in question. The shrinkage can be between 5% and 30% of the width of each bottom partition 18A, 18B.

Dans la figure 4, chaque paroi latérale 20A, 20B est ondulée et s'étend entre la cloison de fond 18A, 18B et une cloison supérieure 26A, 26B correspondante. Les empreintes 16A, 16B peuvent être définies respectivement par des portions centrales des parois latérales 20A, 20B en vis-à-vis et par des portions des cloisons de fond 18A, 18B correspondantes. Chaque cloison supérieure 26A, 26B peut comprendre des portions planes parallèles entre elles, formant des gradins. Ces portions planes sont de préférence parallèles à la cloison de fond correspondante 18A, 18B. Les cloisons supérieures 26A, 26B, et les cloisons de fond 18A, 18B ainsi que les parois latérales 20A, 20B forment respectivement deux structures en poutrelle présentant une très bonne rigidité à la flexion. Chaque cloison supérieure 26A, 26B peut présenter une largeur comprise entre 5% et 60% de la largeur de l'élément creux de maintien 12A, 12B.In the figure 4 , each side wall 20A, 20B is corrugated and extends between the bottom partition 18A, 18B and a corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B. The cavities 16A, 16B can be defined respectively by central portions of the side walls 20A, 20B facing each other and by corresponding portions of the bottom partitions 18A, 18B. Each upper partition 26A, 26B can comprise planar portions parallel to each other, forming steps. These flat portions are preferably parallel to the corresponding bottom partition 18A, 18B. The upper partitions 26A, 26B, and the bottom partitions 18A, 18B as well as the side walls 20A, 20B respectively form two beam structures having very good bending rigidity. Each upper partition 26A, 26B can have a width of between 5% and 60% of the width of the hollow holding element 12A, 12B.

Les deux éléments 12A, 12B creux de maintien présentent de préférence une symétrie dite miroir et constituent deux « moitiés » de l'élément de support 8, à l'exception des empreintes ou encoches formées dans les parois supérieures 26A, 26B permettant de recevoir des portions latérales de la boite de la montre 4 dont, par exemple, l'une avec une couronne et l'autre sans couronne. La taille et la forme des encoches peut naturellement varier en fonction de la forme de la montre que l'emballage est destiné à recevoir.The two hollow holding elements 12A, 12B preferably have a so-called mirror symmetry and constitute two "halves" of the support element 8, with the exception of the indentations or notches formed in the upper walls 26A, 26B making it possible to receive side portions of the watch case 4 including, for example, one with a crown and the other without a crown. The size and shape of the notches can naturally vary depending on the shape of the watch that the packaging is intended to receive.

Le mode de réalisation selon les figures 1-4 présente deux charnières 14A, 14B. Dans une réalisation alternative non représentée, l'emballage 2 peut comprendre une seule charnière souple.The embodiment according to figures 1-4 has two hinges 14A, 14B. In an alternative embodiment not shown, the packaging 2 may comprise a single flexible hinge.

Les figures 5-10 représentent un autre mode de réalisation d'un emballage selon l'invention. Ce mode de réalisation reprend les caractéristiques du mode de réalisation selon les figures 1-4 et comprend en outre des moyens supplémentaires pour améliorer entre autres la rigidité et la modularité de l'emballage 2.THE figures 5-10 represent another embodiment of a packaging according to the invention. This embodiment incorporates the characteristics of the embodiment according to the figures 1-4 and further comprises additional means for improving, among other things, the rigidity and the modularity of the packaging 2.

La figure 5 représente une vue schématique en perspective de l'autre réalisation d'un emballage 2 selon l'invention contenant un objet 4.There figure 5 represents a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of a packaging 2 according to the invention containing an object 4.

Comme illustré en figures 6, 7, 8a et 8b, l'élément de support 8 comporte des moyens d'ajustement en hauteur 28 de la boite de la montre 4 dans l'emballage 2, disposés au niveau de la bande liaison 24. Les moyens d'ajustement en hauteur 28 peuvent comporter une lame flexible 28.1 dont les deux extrémités sont solidaires de la bande de liaison 24 et dont une partie intermédiaire entre ses extrémités est courbée dans le sens l'éloignant de la bande de liaison 24. De préférence, la lame flexible 28.1 est venue de matière avec la bande de liaison 24. La lame flexible 28.1 est formée par deux fentes 28.2 parallèles aménagées sur la bande de liaison 24, qui présente au niveau de sa partie centrale une courbure. Ces moyens permettent de recevoir des boites de montre présentant des épaisseurs différentes.As illustrated in figure 6 , 7 , 8a and 8b , the support element 8 comprises means 28 for adjusting the height of the watch case 4 in the packaging 2, arranged at the level of the connecting strip 24. The height adjustment means 28 may comprise a blade flexible 28.1, the two ends of which are integral with the connecting strip 24 and of which an intermediate part between its ends is curved in the direction away from the connecting strip 24. Preferably, the flexible strip 28.1 is integral with the connecting strip 24. The flexible strip 28.1 is formed by two parallel slots 28.2 provided on the connecting strip 24, which has a curvature at its central part. These means make it possible to receive watch cases having different thicknesses.

Dans les figures 6, 7, 8a et 8b, les empreintes 16A, 16B peuvent comprendre des moyens adaptatifs 30 permettant de recevoir des têtes de montres dont les boites présentent respectivement des diamètres différents. Les parois latérales 20A, 20B peuvent comprendre respectivement des lamelles flexibles 30.1. Chaque lamelle flexible 30.1 présente deux extrémités solidaires de sa paroi latérale 20A, 20B et une partie intermédiaire entre ses extrémités. Chaque partie intermédiaire est une bande courbée dont le profil est adapté pour enserrer la boite de la montre 4. De préférence, chaque lamelle flexible 30.1 est venue de matière avec sa paroi latérale 20A, 20B. Chaque lamelle flexible peut être formée par deux interstices (fentes) parallèles 30.2 aménagées sur sa paroi latérale 20A, 20B, de préférence au niveau des jonctions avec la cloison de fond correspondante 18A, 18B et la cloison supérieure 26A, 26B correspondante.In the figure 6 , 7 , 8a and 8b , the cavities 16A, 16B may comprise adaptive means 30 making it possible to receive watch heads whose boxes have different diameters respectively. The side walls 20A, 20B may respectively comprise flexible slats 30.1. Each flexible strip 30.1 has two ends secured to its side wall 20A, 20B and an intermediate part between its ends. Each intermediate part is a curved strip whose profile is adapted to grip the case of the watch 4. Preferably, each flexible blade 30.1 is made in one piece with its side wall 20A, 20B. Each flexible strip can be formed by two parallel interstices (slots) 30.2 provided on its side wall 20A, 20B, preferably at the level of the junctions with the corresponding bottom partition 18A, 18B and the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B.

Comme illustré en figures 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 9a et 9b, les éléments (creux) de maintien 12A, 12B peuvent être maintenus en position fermée par des moyens de verrouillage 32. Les moyens de verrouillage 32 comprennent au moins un crochet 32.1 aménagé sur un des éléments (creux) de maintien 12A, 12B et disposé au niveau de la cloison supérieure 26A, 26B correspondante. Le ou chaque crochet 32.1 est de forme complémentaire à une ouverture 32.2 formée sur l'autre cloison supérieure 26A, 26B. Le ou chaque crochet 32.1 (partie mâle) et l'ouverture complémentaire 32.2 (partie femelle) peuvent constituer un emboitage élastique (« snap-fit » en anglais). De préférence, le ou chaque crochet 32.1 est venu de matière avec la cloison supérieure 26A, 26B correspondante. Le ou chaque crochet 32.1 peut être porté par un bras élastique relié à la cloison supérieure 26A, 26B correspondante.As illustrated in figure 6 , 7 , 8a, 8b , 9a and 9b , the (hollow) holding elements 12A, 12B can be held in the closed position by locking means 32. The locking means 32 comprise at least one hook 32.1 arranged on one of the (hollow) holding elements 12A, 12B and disposed at the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B. The or each hook 32.1 is of complementary shape to an opening 32.2 formed on the other upper partition 26A, 26B. The or each hook 32.1 (male part) and the complementary opening 32.2 (female part) can constitute an elastic fitting ("snap-fit" in English). Preferably, the or each hook 32.1 is integral with the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B. The or each hook 32.1 can be carried by an elastic arm connected to the corresponding upper partition 26A, 26B.

Dans les figures 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b et 10, l'élément de support 8 comprend des moyens de limitation de déformation en cisaillement 34 aménagés au niveau des parois frontales 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D. Les moyens de limitation de déformation en cisaillement 34 peuvent comprendre des languettes 34.1 et des rainures 34.2 complémentaires, les languettes 34.1 étant adaptées pour s'engager dans des rainures 34.2 complémentaires. Chaque languette 34.1 comporte une extrémité arrondie facilitant l'engagement de chaque languette 34.1 dans la rainure 34.2 correspondante lors de la fermeture de l'élément de support 8. Lorsque l'élément de support 8 est en position fermée, la liaison de forme entre chaque languette 34.1 et sa rainure 34.2 empêche un mouvement relatif entre les tranches (c.-à-d. les bord libres) en vis-à-vis des parois frontales 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D respectives. De préférence, les rainures 34.2 sont formées sur les faces externes ou internes des parois frontales 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D.In the figure 6 , 7 , 8a, 8b , 9a, 9b And 10 , the support element 8 comprises shear deformation limiting means 34 arranged at the level of the front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D. The shear deformation limiting means 34 may comprise tongues 34.1 and complementary grooves 34.2, the tongues 34.1 being adapted to engage in complementary grooves 34.2. Each tongue 34.1 has a rounded end facilitating the engagement of each tongue 34.1 in the corresponding groove 34.2 when the support element 8 is closed. When the support element 8 is in the closed position, the form connection between each tongue 34.1 and its groove 34.2 prevents relative movement between the slices (ie the free edges) facing the respective front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D. Preferably, the grooves 34.2 are formed on the outer or inner faces of the front walls 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D.

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emballagepackaging
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objet, montre, montre braceletobject, watch, wristwatch
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fourreauscabbard
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élément de support d'objetobject support element
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ouvertureopening
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élément (creux) de maintienholding (hollow) element
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(liaison de type) charnière (souple)(link type) hinge (soft)
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empreintefootprint
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cloison de fondbottom partition
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paroi latérale (ondulée)side wall (corrugated)
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parois frontalesfront walls
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bande (de liaison)tape (connection)
26A, 26B26A, 26B
cloison supérieureupper bulkhead
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moyens de d'ajustement en hauteurheight adjustment means
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lame flexibleflexible blade
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fenteslot
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moyens adaptatifsadaptive means
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lamelle flexibleflexible slat
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intersticegap
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moyens de verrouillagelocking means
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crochethook
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ouverture (complémentaire)opening (complementary)
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moyens de limitation de déformation en cisaillementshear deformation limiting means
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languettetongue
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rainuregroove

Claims (33)

  1. A protective packaging (2) for an object (4) comprising:
    - a sheath (6),
    - an element (8) for supporting the object (4) configured to slide in the sheath (6), and comprising
    two hollow holding elements (12A, 12B) connected to each other by at least one hinge (14A, 14B), at least one of the two hollow holding elements (12A, 12B) having an imprint (16A, 16B) configured to enclose at least a portion of the object (4) by interlocking, the or each hinge (14A, 14B) being a flexible hinge, characterised in that the at least one hinge (14A, 14B) comprises two hinges (14A, 14B), the axes of rotation of which are parallel and distinct.
  2. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the two hollow holding elements (12A, 12B) are made integrally.
  3. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the two hollow holding elements (12A, 12B) are respectively shells.
  4. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each hollow holding element comprises a bottom partition (18A, 18B), a side wall (20A, 20B) and two front walls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D), said partition being delimited laterally by the or each hinge (14A, 14B), as well as longitudinally on either side by the two front walls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D).
  5. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that each bottom partition (18A, 18B) is integral with the hinge or with the corresponding hinge (14A, 14B).
  6. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claims, characterised in that the two hinges (14A, 14B) are connected to each other by a connecting band (24), the connecting band (24) being made integrally with the two hollow holding elements (12A, 12B).
  7. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that each hinge (14A, 14B) is recessed relative to free edges of the front walls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D), said edges extending perpendicular to the bottom partition (18A, 18B), and being disposed on either side of said hinge.
  8. The protective packaging (2) according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterised in that each side wall (20A, 20B) extends perpendicular to the bottom partition (18A, 18B).
  9. The protective packaging (2) according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterised in that each side wall (20A, 20B) is corrugated in shape.
  10. The protective packaging (2) according to one of claims 6 to 11, each imprint (16A, 16B) is defined by a portion of the corresponding side wall (20A, 20B) and a portion of the corresponding bottom partition (18A, 18B).
  11. The protective packaging (2) according to one of claims 4 to 10, characterised in that each side wall (20A, 20B) is delimited on either side by the corresponding bottom partition (18A, 18B) and an upper partition (26A, 26B).
  12. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that each upper partition (26A, 26B) has a width comprised between 5% and 60% of the width of the corresponding hollow holding element (12A, 12B).
  13. The protective packaging (2) according to claim 11 or 12, characterised in that each upper partition (26A, 26B) is integral with the corresponding side wall (20A, 20B) and/or the corresponding front walls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D).
  14. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the element (8) for supporting the object (4) consists of Paperfoam or moulded cellulose.
  15. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the packaging (2) is parallelepiped in shape.
  16. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath (6) has an aperture (10), preferably said aperture (10) being adapted to coincide with a part of the object (4), in particular a watch case (4), when the packaging (2) is closed.
  17. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the object (4) is a watch (4), preferably a wristwatch (4).
  18. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim as combined with one of claims 11 to 13, characterised in that at least one of the upper partitions (26A, 26B) comprises a notch the shape of which is adapted to receive a lateral portion of the watch (4), preferably said portion comprising a crown.
  19. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support element (8) comprises means (28) for adjusting the height of the object (4).
  20. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim as combined with claim 6, characterised in that the connecting band (24) includes the means (28) for adjusting the height of the object (2), preferably said means (28) being a flexible strip (28.1), in particular a curved flexible strip.
  21. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the connecting band (24) includes two slots (28.2) which form the flexible strip (28.1).
  22. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support element (8) comprises adaptive means (30) allowing to receive watches whose cases respectively have different diameters.
  23. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim as combined with claim 4, characterised in that said adaptive means (30) include two flexible strips (30.1) disposed on the two respective side walls (20A, 20B), each strip (30.1) having a profile adapted to enclose a part of the object (4), in particular a portion of the watch case (4).
  24. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that each side wall (20A, 20B) includes two parallel interstices (30.2) forming the corresponding flexible strip (30.1).
  25. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims comprising locking means (32), said means (32) including at least one hook (32.1) arranged on one of the hollow holding elements (12A, 12B) and at least one complementary aperture (32.2) formed on the other hollow holding element (12A, 12B).
  26. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim as combined with claim 11, characterised in that the or each hook (32.1) is disposed at the corresponding upper partition (26A, 26B), and the or each complementary aperture (32.2) is formed on the other upper partition (26A, 26B).
  27. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the or each hook (32.1) is made integrally with the corresponding upper partition (26A, 26B).
  28. The protective packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support element (8) comprises shear deformation limiting means (34).
  29. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the shear deformation limiting means (34) comprise tabs (34.1) and complementary grooves (34.2), the tabs (34.1) being adapted to engage in the complementary grooves (34.2).
  30. The protective packaging (2) according to the preceding claim as combined with claim 4, characterised in that two of the tabs (34.1) formed respectively on two of the front walls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D) facing each other are offset in a direction parallel to the at least one hinge (14A, 14B).
  31. The protective packaging (2) according to claim 29 or 28 as combined with claim 9, characterised in that each tab (34.1) extends from the free edge of the corresponding front wall (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D), preferably said tab (34.1) having a rounded end.
  32. The protective packaging (2) according to one of claims 29 to 31 as combined with claim 6, characterised in that each groove (34.2) is formed on the external or internal face of the corresponding front wall (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D).
  33. The protective packaging (2) for an object (4) comprising:
    - a sheath (6),
    - an element (8) for supporting the object (4) configured to slide in the sheath (6), comprising
    two hollow holding elements (12A, 12B) connected to each other by at least one hinge (14A, 14B) and at least one of the two hollow holding elements (12A, 12B) having an imprint (16A, 16B) configured to enclose at least a portion of the object (4) by interlocking, each hollow holding element comprising a bottom partition (18A, 18B), a side wall (20A, 20B) and two front walls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D), said partition being delimited laterally by the or each hinge (14A, 14B), as well as longitudinally on either side by the two front walls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D), characterised in that each imprint (16A, 16B) is defined by a portion of the corresponding side wall (20A, 20B) and a portion of the corresponding bottom partition (18A, 18B).
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