ES1297270U - SELF-SUPPORTING PACKAGING (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Self-supporting packaging characterized by being formed starting from the stamping and folding of a sheet material, comprising at least one anti-vibration sheet (2) in contact with a pallet (1) which has a surface area substantially larger than the area of the pallet with some notches (6) of strapping around its perimeter, of through openings that form strapping openings (5) and of a self-supporting element for the protection of the supported materials. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

SELF-SUPPORTING PACKAGING

Background

The transport of laminar material of a fragile nature, such as ceramic plates or glass, requires special care, especially when it is transported horizontally. Normally these materials are palletized for collection and transport and there are many losses derived from damage or breakage caused both by the vibration transmitted to the pieces and by impacts in their handling.

The state of the art includes different techniques to protect these goods, such as wooden cage-like structures, the use of bubble wrap or shrink wrapping, including protection elements such as foam corners. On the one hand, the structures that use reinforcement profiles are expensive and inadequate from a sustainability point of view, on the other, their collection requires more space and assembly/disassembly time.

The Applicant does not know of technical solutions that solve the problem set forth in an advantageous way as the invention recommended.

Object

Provide simple and efficient means that improve the conditions for the transport of sheet material horizontally when it is deposited on a pallet, minimizing breakage or scratches derived from vibrations. Protect the material against damage caused by the lifting of pallets. Unequivocally define the positions of the straps to standardize their use. Provide the industrial and logistics sector with low-cost, eco-sustainable packaging, and whose storage and use improve existing techniques.

Description of the invention

The self-supporting packaging that is the object of this description is made from different sheets of lightweight material that can be punched and folded, such as cardboard or alveolar plastic. It comprises at least one first anti-vibration sheet located on the pallet whose mission is to absorb the vibrations that are transmitted to the load from transport and the pallet. This is especially critical, as has been commented for stone or glass sheet materials, since their Hardness is accompanied by great fragility, especially as is the case when they are transported horizontally. This first sheet comprises some through openings that allow strapping as well as a plurality of cutouts for the same purpose located on its perimeter, which together define the areas where the load must be secured depending on its size; The area of this sheet is significantly greater than that of the pallet in such a way that it cushions small blows that the assembly may suffer.

It includes self-supporting means to retain and protect the load; Versions have been planned in which these means are defined by a self-supporting cover in the form of a lid, which comes from the folding of a laminar surface. This cover has a through opening that forms a window for inspecting the merchandise; This cover comprises in its inner corners a portion of material that emerges from the cover in the plane of the material and a pallet that forms a centering device, this allows maintaining an equidistance between the cover and the material. Others have been planned in which the self-supporting structure is made up of corner pieces formed by folding fins that emerge at the corners of a self-supporting layer, or others in which a sheet of foam or rubber is inserted between the load and the pallet. anti-vibration synthetic (not shown).

The union between the different sheets described is carried out by conventional means such as adhesive union.

Description of the drawings

For a better understanding of what is described in this report, some drawings are attached in which, by way of example, a list of the figures of the proposed invention is represented.

Figure 1 shows an exploded isometric view in which it can be seen: the pallet (1), anti-vibration sheet (2) (two in this representation), the self-supporting cover (3), the inspection window (4), the openings for strapping (5) and the strapping notches (6).

Figure 2 shows the laminar material (7) arranged on the base of the packaging.

Figures 3 and the detail in figure 4 show the centering device (8).

In the isometric view of figure 5, the stacking of two self-supporting packages can be seen.

Figure 6 shows an exploded isometric view where it can be seen: anti-vibration sheet (2), self-supporting layer (9) and its corners as detail A, reflected in the following figures.

In figure 7 a self-supporting packaging can be seen, the view includes: the pallet (1), the handling handles (5), the strapping notches (6), the self-supporting layer (9) and its corner pieces (10).

Figure 8 shows an isometric view with the self-supporting layer (9) unfolded before forming the corners by means of the flaps.

The details of the folding that make up the corners (detail A of figure 6) can be seen in figures 9 and 10.

The exploded perspective view of figure 11 shows the sheet (12), the openings for the battens (13) and in the lower plane the battens themselves (11) the upper layers have not been represented for clarity.

Description of a preferred embodiment

By way of example, a preferred embodiment is cited, the materials used in its manufacture being independent of the object of the invention, as well as the application methods and all accessory details that may arise, as long as they do not affect its essentiality.

The preferred description object of this report is formed entirely starting from laminated material, in this case corrugated cardboard, in order to dampen vibrations, it comprises two anti-vibration sheets (2) on the pallet (1), these sheets are significantly larger than the area of the pallet in such a way that they can absorb small impacts through the deformation of this perimeter eave, these sheets have strapping openings (5) through and a plurality of strapping cutouts (6) that allow this operation at predefined points, Figure 1. In this preferred version, the self-supporting and protective element of the materials presents a self-supporting cover (3) in the form of a lid formed by folding a sheet, it includes in its corners a portion of material that emerges from the lid from its interior in the plane of the material and pallet that forms a centralizer (8) figures 3 and 4, this allows maintaining an identical space on each side and prevents the lid from moving, It comprises a through opening that defines an inspection window (4), Figure 5.

Claims (6)

1. Self-supporting packaging characterized by being formed starting from the stamping and folding of a sheet material, comprising at least one anti-vibration sheet (2) in contact with a pallet (1) which has a surface area substantially larger than the area of the pallet with some notches ( 6) of strapping around its perimeter, of through openings that form strapping openings (5) and of a self-supporting element for the protection of the supported materials. 2. Self-supporting packaging according to claim one , characterized by presenting a sheet (12) that has three through openings (13) that cooperate with three complementary battens (11). 3. Self-supporting packaging according to claim two , characterized in that the three through openings (13) are present in an anti-vibration sheet (2). 4. Self-supporting packaging according to the preceding claims , characterized in that the protective element of the materials and self-supporting is a cover (3) in the form of a lid formed by folding a sheet, comprising a portion of material that emerges at its inner corners. of the lid in the plane of the material and pallet that forms a centering device (8), comprises a through opening that defines an inspection window (4). 5. Self-supporting packaging according to claims 1 to 3 , characterized by being the protective element of the materials and self-supporting corners (10) formed by folding adjacent flaps in a corner of the sheet material that defines the self-supporting layer (9). , this sheet has at least one strapping opening (5) and at least one strapping recess (6). 6. Self-supporting packaging according to claims 1 to 3 , characterized by having a sheet of anti-vibration foam or synthetic rubber between the load and the lifting structure, pallet or battens.