EP1077886A1 - Produit d'emballage, a base de graines eclatees et procede d'obtention - Google Patents
Produit d'emballage, a base de graines eclatees et procede d'obtentionInfo
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- the invention relates to a packaging product for articles, which can in particular be used for wedging these articles.
- This material can consist of seeds exploded in the free state, placed in biodegradable envelopes or even molded with a biodegradable binder to form a relatively rigid structure.
- This packaging product thus considerably reduces the part of its cost linked to its transport and the quantity of polluting waste, after use.
- the bulk material is relatively compact and therefore heavy.
- a bulk material does not effectively retain an object which tends to sink under the effect of vibrations occurring during transport and even to pass through the bulk material under the effect of an impact. It is therefore necessary to provide a large outer packaging, which may contain a large amount of loose material. Envelopes filled with loose material must be relatively thick to be effective, that is to say protect a product against impact during transport. They therefore necessarily occupy a relatively large volume, which requires the provision of a large outer packaging, and are relatively heavy.
- the invention therefore relates to a packaging product for articles, consisting of a plurality of exploded seeds and a network of links for holding said seeds.
- the links of said network are distributed in at least one layer of links and fixed on said seeds forming at least one layer of seeds, at least part of said links being intertwined.
- the links of said network are distributed in at least two layers of links spaced from one another by a distance corresponding to the average diameter of said seeds.
- the links of the same ply extend in the same direction, the directions of the links in said two plies forming between them a non-zero angle, in particular of 90 °.
- said network of links forms a plurality of cells for said exploded seeds.
- the packaging product comprises at least two layers of exploded seeds, said layers being superimposed and linked together by links, said links being fixed on said seeds and at least partly intertwined.
- This packaging product may in particular comprise at least three layers of split seeds, with at least one layer of links between each layer of seeds, the direction of at least part of the links of a layer of links located between two layers of seeds forming a non-zero angle, in particular about 90 °, with the direction of at least part of the links of a sheet of links located between one of said two layers of seeds and another layer of seeds which is adjacent thereto.
- each sheet being made up of a sheet of split seeds and two sheets of links fixed to said seeds, said sheet of seeds being held between the two sheets of links and at at least part of the links of one of the two layers of links being intertwined with a part of the links of the other layer of links, said sheets being superimposed and fixed to each other by means of said layers of links.
- the layers of seeds and ties of the packaging product according to the invention are compacted.
- said links are made at least in part from an adhesive, thermoplastic, biodegradable and / or thermoformable material or also in part from tapes of materials, in particular biodegradable, supporting an adhesive material, in particular thermoplastic, biodegradable and / or thermoformable.
- the packaging product according to the invention comprises at least one zone free of seeds and links, the dimensions and shape of which correspond to the external shape of an article to be wedged or to be wrapped or d 'part of such an article.
- the invention also relates to a stack of such packaging products, the seed-free zones of which are superimposed to form a hollow shape capable of receiving an article to be wedged.
- the packaging product according to the invention comprises exploded seeds which are rid of any protuberance and / or which have a substantially identical diameter.
- the packaging product according to the invention comprises between approximately 1000 and 3000 corn seeds per m 2 , for a layer of seeds.
- the invention also relates to an intermediate product for obtaining, after heating, a packaging product in accordance with the second embodiment mentioned above, this intermediate product consisting of a net forming a plurality of cells , at least a part of them receiving a seed, in the unexploded state.
- the seeds used are seeds of corn, rice, wheat or sorghum.
- the invention also relates to a process for obtaining a packaging product according to the invention, from seeds liable to burst, said process consisting in:
- the method according to the invention consists in dividing said links into first and second plies, at least part of the links of the first ply of links forming a non-zero angle with at least a part of the links of the second layer of links, said process then consisting in placing the links of said first layer on a first substantially flat surface, to start again and fix said split seeds on said links of said first layer, then to deposit __esd ⁇ ts links of said second layer on said seeds , on the side opposite the links of said first layer and to fix them on said seeds.
- the method also consists in distributing seeds from the links of the second layer of links to form a second layer of seeds and in fixing the seeds on these links, and in repeating the preceding operations in all or part until the desired thickness for the packaging product is obtained.
- all the links of the same sheet extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to that in which all the links of an adjacent sheet extend.
- the method according to the invention comprises an additional step consisting in eliminating the protuberances present on said seeds after they have burst, this before depositing them on said links.
- the seeds liable to be exploded, used in the process according to the invention, are advantageously seeds of corn, rice, wheat or sorghum.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of packaging product according to the invention, in the form of a sheet,
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a stack of packaging products according to the invention, intended for wedging articles,
- FIG. 3 represents a top view of the three layers of the stack illustrated in FIG. 2,
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a first example of thick packaging material according to the invention
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the packaging material of FIG. 4,
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view of another alternative embodiment of the packaging material of Figure 4, made from sheets as illustrated in Figure 1.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view of a device for implementing a process for obtaining a packaging product according to the invention.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic sectional view of a device for removing protrusions on the popped corn seeds.
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the packaging product according to the invention, in the form of a sheet.
- This comprises a plurality of seeds 1 which have been exploded beforehand.
- These seeds can in particular be seeds of corn, wheat, rice, sorghum or a mixture of these seeds.
- corn seeds we will mainly refer to corn seeds without this limiting the invention.
- Corn seeds come in all varieties, such as popcorn corn, especially Butterfly or Mushroom. These seeds are exploded by conventional methods, which generally involve entraining the corn kernels in a current of hot air whose temperature is about 220 ° C for the time necessary for their cooking, generally between 60 and 90 seconds.
- the popcorn seeds have substantially the same diameter.
- the packaging product according to the invention also comprises two sets of links 2 and 3, each set forming a sheet of links 20, 30.
- these two plies ' of links 20 and 30 are spaced from each other by a distance corresponding substantially to the average diameter of said seeds 1.
- the links 2 and 3 are fixed to the seeds 1, in particular by gluing , and the packaging product according to the invention is in the form of a sheet 40.
- the links are not necessarily distributed in two layers.
- the popcorn seeds can be fixed on a single layer of at least partially crisscrossed yarn.
- dividing the links into two layers makes it possible to obtain a more resistant packaging product.
- the angle formed between them by the wires of the two layers is not necessarily equal to 90 °. It suffices that this angle is not zero.
- the links can be made up of assembled or woven fibers.
- the links of two adjacent layers can also be partially fixed between them.
- the seed density is chosen appropriately, depending on the items to be packaged. It can in particular be between 1000 and 3000 seeds per m2.
- the packaging product according to the invention can easily be produced at the place of use.
- the corn seeds can be transported, before exploding, to the packing places and processed on site.
- the packaging product according to the invention can then be obtained by making networks of links to keep these seeds split apart according to sheets.
- the cost of transporting the packaging product according to the invention is therefore considerably reduced, compared with conventional packaging products, the volume of the corn seeds to be processed being 25 to 30 times less than that of the popcorn seeds.
- the corn seeds are completely biodegradable. They can also be destroyed by combustion, without emission of toxic gas.
- the packaging product according to the invention can only constitute a reduced quantity of polluting waste, which can only result from the links used to maintain the corn seeds but between them.
- the packaging product according to the invention is easier to handle than loose packing materials. It is also more resistant than loose popcorn seeds and will therefore generate less dust.
- this packaging product allows enveloping bulky and / or stackable objects using a reduced amount of material.
- this product may even avoid the use of an outer packaging, such as cardboard packaging.
- this product comprises a network of links which is in the form of a net comprising a plurality of cells, at least a part of them containing a popcorn seed.
- this intermediate product is an intermediate product which will be transported to the places of packaging, this intermediate product consisting of a net comprising a plurality of cells, at least part of them receiving a corn seed, but in an unexploded state.
- this intermediate product will have a smaller volume than the final packaging product and its transport cost will therefore be reduced.
- the ties of the packaging product according to the invention can be made of a thermoformable material.
- the packaging product according to the invention is in the form of a sheet, whether its structure is similar to that illustrated in Figure 1 or even that it is that of a net provided with cells for seeds.
- This product can then be heated, for example to a temperature of about 70 °, temperature at which the material constituting the links' softens.
- the packaging product is then conformed to an article of particular shape which it has to package.
- the packaging product according to the invention thus shaped is then allowed to cool to room temperature, the latter retaining the shape which has been given to it.
- the packaging product according to the invention is perfectly adapted to the shape of the article to be packaged.
- the article to be packaged and the shaped packaging product are placed in a crate, for example made of cardboard, it is possible to envisage filling the free spaces with loose corn seeds.
- the links can be made of any natural or synthetic material, the bonding of the seeds on these links being obtained during heating by the natural transformation of starch at an appropriate temperature.
- They can also be yarns whose properties are liable to be modified by a simple physical, thermal or chemical operation.
- This moistening of the kraft paper strips can be achieved by depositing a drop of water by a piezoelectric process of the type already used in inkjet printers. This process has the advantage of not spreading glue outside the kraft paper strip, and not to wet it too much which avoids weakening it.
- These links can also consist entirely of an adhesive material, preferably biodegradable, thermoplastic and / or thermoformable or else by a wire of natural or synthetic material, coated with an adhesive material, preferably biodegradable thermoplastic, and / or thermoformable.
- Mention may in particular be made of fibers of synthetic or natural material coated with hot-melts, such as EVA, polypropylene or polyamide, which have a melting point of approximately 110 ° C.
- links of thermoplastic adhesive material With links of thermoplastic adhesive material, the fixing between these links and the corn seeds is obtained by heating the links and by applying the corn seeds to them, or by bringing the links and the seeds into contact, then by heating them and finally, by exerting pressure on the assembly.
- the links can also be formed by a wire of natural or synthetic material which is coated, discontinuously, with glue, for example thermoplastic.
- glue for example thermoplastic.
- This type of wire makes it possible to reduce the quantity of glue and also the quantity of polluting waste generated by the packaging product according to the invention.
- FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a particular embodiment of the packaging product according to the invention which is in particular intended for wedging manufactured products such as porcelain or electronic devices. It is a thick product, that is to say a material whose average thickness is greater than the average diameter of the exploded seeds used.
- the packaging product according to the invention comprises split corn seeds which are distributed in a substantially uniform manner over the entire surface of the product.
- FIG. 2 partially shows a stack of three packaging products according to the invention which forms three layers 11, 12 and 13. These three layers are also shown in FIG. 3.
- the layer 11 is constituted by exploded seeds or balls 1 which are distributed in two perpendicular directions and by links 21 and 31 also distributed in two directions substantially perpendicular to each other.
- the balls 1 are fixed on the links 21 and 31 by any suitable means.
- the layer 11 has an area 110 which has neither a ball nor a link.
- four balls 1 are omitted in layer 11. This saves space for an article to be wedged.
- the article 4 to be wedged is of relatively large dimension. This is why a stack of packaging products according to the invention is used to secure it.
- the layer 12 has a structure similar to that of the layer 11 with balls 1 and links 22 and 32 distributed in two directions substantially perpendicular to each other and an area 120, free of balls and ties, which is more important than the zone 110. In the example illustrated, it corresponds to the surface occupied by six balls.
- the layer 13 which corresponds to the upper layer of the stack has a structure similar to layers 11 and 12 of the stack with balls 1 and links 23 and 33 distributed in two directions substantially perpendicular to each other. 'other. It has a zone 130 free of balls and wires whose surface is greater than zone 120. In practice, it corresponds to the space occupied by twenty balls.
- the ties of each layer could be in the form of a fabric.
- the stacking is carried out by making the zones 110, 120 and 130 coincide so as to form a hollow shape which is suitable for receiving article 4.
- the layers 11, 12 and 13 of packaging products according to the invention can be formed to form several hollow shapes capable of receiving articles, such as manufactured products.
- the stack of layers is conventionally placed in a box, a crate or a cardboard for example.
- Each of these layers can be obtained directly by appropriate programming of a manufacturing machine taking into account the shape of the articles to be wedged, which provides very great flexibility.
- FIG. 4 schematically illustrates an example of thick packaging material according to the invention.
- This material comprises a plurality of corn seeds 1 which have been exploded and treated beforehand so that the seeds 1 have substantially the same diameter.
- the packaging material illustrated in FIG. 4 comprises five superimposed layers of popcorn seeds 1, these layers bearing the references 14 to 18. Between each of these layers, there is provided a layer of links which bear the references 24 to 27.
- the seeds 1, respectively the links 240 to 270 are spaced from each other. Furthermore, the links 240 or 260 of the plies 24 or 26 extend in the same direction which is substantially perpendicular to that of the links 250 and 270 of the plies 25 and 27.
- the links 240 and 260 will be called “chain links", the layers 24 and 26 "layers warp ", the links 250 and 270" weft links “and the layers 25 and 27,” weft layers ".
- the links 240 to 270 of the different layers are fixed to the seeds 1, in particular by gluing.
- the layer of links 24 provides the connection between the layers of seeds 14 and 15
- the layer of links 25 provides the connection between the layers of seeds 15 and 16 and so on.
- the links 240 to 270 of the sheets 24 to 27 comprise an adhesive material. All the examples of links given above can in particular be used.
- the fixing of the wires and of the seeds between them can be obtained once the stacking has been carried out, by heating it and then applying pressure.
- the invention is of course not limited to the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4.
- the links located in two successive layers of links are not necessarily distributed in two substantially perpendicular directions.
- at least part of the links of a sheet for example a part of the links 240 of the sheet 24 forms a non-zero angle with at least part of the links of the adjacent layer of ties, for example at least part of the links 250 of the layer 25.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 Other embodiments of the packaging material according to the invention, in the form of thick material, are illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6.
- the packaging material is produced by superimposing sheets 40 based on popcorn seeds. Such a sheet is in particular illustrated in FIG. 1.
- Each sheet 40 comprises a sheet 41 of popcorn seeds 1, fixed between two sheets of links 45 and 46.
- the links 5 of the layer 45 all extend in the same direction which is substantially perpendicular to that of the links 6 of the layer of links 46.
- FIG. 5 which illustrates a packaging material according to the invention consisting of a stack of sheets 40, such as that illustrated in FIG. 1.
- FIG 6 which also illustrates a packaging material according to the invention made from sheets 40, such as that illustrated in Figure 1.
- the position of the sheets 40 is alternately reversed in stacking. So between two layers of seeds 41 are arranged, either two layers of type 45 links, or two layers of type 46 links.
- the links 5 and 6 provide the connection between the layers of seeds, by means of a heating and pressing operation.
- packaging material could of course be envisaged, in particular by arranging the sheets 40 according to different patterns and by modifying the number of sheets.
- the packaging material which has been described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 has the advantage of being relatively flexible and therefore of being able to adapt to the shape of the product to be packaged or wedged.
- the webs of ties can take the form of fabrics.
- FIG. 7 schematically represents a device making it possible to implement the process for obtaining a packaging product according to the invention.
- the product obtained by the process described with reference to FIG. 7 is of the type illustrated in FIG. 1.
- the reference 9 designates a distributor of popcorn seeds 1.
- these seeds have a substantially identical diameter and have been previously stripped of their fragile protuberances.
- the device illustrated in FIG. 7 also includes a support 50 in the form of a band which is rotated by two cylinders, one of which, the cylinder 51, is shown in FIG. 7.
- the method consists in depositing on the support 50 links 2. As in the example illustrated in FIG. 1, all these links 2 are substantially parallel to each other and all extend in a first direction. For simplicity, the links 2 will be called “frame links”.
- the weft links 2 are constituted by a wire coated with thermoplastic adhesive, the weft links 2 are slightly heated to ensure the bonding of the seeds 1.
- the reference 52 designates means making it possible to apply pressure to the seeds 1 to ensure proper bonding of the seeds 1 on the links 2.
- FIG. 7 illustrates two seeds 1a which have not been glued to the weft links 2 and which fall from the support 50 during the rotation of the latter.
- Means can be provided for cooling or drying the weft links 2, depending on the types of links used. In this regard, reference may be made to the preceding description of examples of links.
- the assembly constituted by the weft links 2 and the seeds 1 is then in the position illustrated in the lower part of FIG. 7.
- links 3 are substantially parallel to each other and extend in a second direction substantially. perpendicular to the first. To simplify, these links 3 will be called “chain links”.
- the links may be deposited only in a single layer, and not two layers separated by a distance corresponding to the diameter of the seeds.
- the links can only be partly intersected and moreover, at an angle other than 90 °.
- This device therefore makes it possible to obtain a sheet 40 as illustrated in FIG. 1, the sheets then being superimposed, as in the examples illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, to obtain a thick packaging material according to the invention.
- This device can also be part of a more complete device, making it possible to obtain the packaging material illustrated in FIG. 4 and by means of which seeds and links are successively applied, in order to obtain such a material.
- All the thick packaging materials according to the invention may include at least one zone free from seeds and adhesive material, the dimensions and the shape of this zone corresponding to the external shape of a product to be packaged, or wedged, or a part of such a product. Furthermore, by using a thermoformable adhesive material, it is easy to give the thick packaging material according to the invention a desired shape, corresponding in particular to the article to be packaged. Also in all cases, it is understood that the packaging material according to the invention can be easily manufactured at the very place of its use, from unpopped corn seeds.
- the cost of transporting the packaging material according to the invention is therefore considerably reduced, compared with conventional packaging materials, of the type of cellular plastic or expanded polystyrene elements which first require the design and manufacture of a mold. specific, or of the type of folded or molded cardboard wedges.
- corn seeds are completely biodegradable. They can also be destroyed by combustion, without the emission of toxic or explosive gases, unlike polystyrene.
- the packaging material can also be composted.
- the links can also be separated from the seeds by soaking in water.
- the starch mud obtained could be used for animal feed.
- the only polluting waste that the packaging material according to the invention can generate consists of the adhesive material or the ties used to hold the corn seeds together.
- these binding materials can also be biodegradable.
- the packaging material according to the invention is easier to handle than cushioning materials in loose and is notably more resistant than loose popcorn seeds.
- This thick packaging material also makes it possible to advantageously replace plastic materials of the expanded polystyrene type. It even appears that the thick packaging material according to the invention provides greater impact protection than that provided by expanded polystyrene, when the material according to the invention comprises links, which absorb lateral impacts.
- the packaging material according to the invention is naturally partially antistatic and non-abrasive. It is also partially flame retardant and constitutes an indelible marker with water since the material is definitively degraded by contact with water, which makes it possible to ensure storage and transport conditions.
- FIG. 8 schematically describes a device for eliminating the fragile protuberances from the popped corn seeds.
- the reference 8 designates seeds of exploded corn, in the raw state. These seeds have protrusions 81 which are fragile.
- These seeds 8 are distributed by means 80 on a cylinder 7 which is rotated by suitable means.
- the device also comprises a grid 71 which is concentric with the cylinder 7 and which is fixed relative to the latter. It can also be offset to obtain a different inlet diameter and outlet diameter.
- the cylinder 7 is designed to drive the seeds 8 of corn but exploded in the space formed between the cylinder 7 and the grid 71.
- the grid 71 has holes 72 whose dimension is less than the final diameter desired for the seeds 1.
- the cylinder 7 is pierced with orifices 70 for the passage of a stream of pressurized air.
- the fragile protuberances 81 of the seeds 8 are eliminated by friction on the grid 71 and escape through the holes 72 made in the grid, under the effect of pressurized air passing through the orifices.
- the protrusions 81 can be used to make protective envelopes, by being glued to envelope paper.
- seeds 1 are obtained, such as those used on the packaging product represented in FIG. 1, which have substantially the same diameter.
- the network of links present in a packaging product according to the invention can be organized in one or more continuous plies, taking for example the form of a fabric, a plastic film, in particular polypropylene, or a cellophane sheet.
- the packaging product can then be directly obtained by sticking split seeds on a continuous sheet or between two continuous sheets.
- the reference signs inserted after the technical characteristics appearing in the claims have the sole purpose of facilitating the understanding of the latter and should not reduce their scope.
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