EP1787915B1 - Container for a bottle - Google Patents

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EP1787915B1
EP1787915B1 EP06124394A EP06124394A EP1787915B1 EP 1787915 B1 EP1787915 B1 EP 1787915B1 EP 06124394 A EP06124394 A EP 06124394A EP 06124394 A EP06124394 A EP 06124394A EP 1787915 B1 EP1787915 B1 EP 1787915B1
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Tony Jeannot Uytterhoeven
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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
    • 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
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/50—Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
    • B65D5/5023—Integral elements for containers of other type, e.g. formed by folding a blank to U-shape
    • 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
    • B65D5/18—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding a single blank to U-shape to form the base of the container and opposite sides of the body portion, the remaining sides being formed primarily by extensions of one or more of these opposite sides, e.g. flaps hinged thereto
    • 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
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/50—Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
    • B65D5/5028—Elements formed separately from the container body
    • B65D5/5035—Paper elements
    • B65D5/5059—Paper panels presenting one or more openings or recesses in wich at least a part of the contents are located
    • 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
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    • B65D2301/10—Blanks mutually positioned to minimise waste material upon cutting out the individual blank from a continuous or large sheet

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  • the present invention relates to a bottle packaging made from a folded and cut blank.
  • the invention also relates to a blank allowing the packaging to be made by folding.
  • Bottle packs having a substantially square or round cross-section are generally known, generally serving as presentation cases such as packaging for a well-known bottle of champagne.
  • Synthetic foam blocking devices are generally molded in the form of two half-shells whose shape external of the two half-shells assembled corresponds to that of the outer box and whose internal cavity corresponds to the shape of the bottle. These wedging devices are expensive and difficult to produce, because of the complex shape, the various existing models and the raw materials which, moreover, are non-ecological materials.
  • the document FR 2 681 579 discloses a cardboard cushioning device and a packaging in a single blank which maintains the bottle longitudinally and transversely for a particular type of bottle.
  • bottles such as champagne bottles, wine, beer, magnums or reductions
  • the space required for the storage of a certain amount of suitable packaging for each type of bottle is enormous, if you want to have several types of packaging available to satisfy each customer.
  • Some bottle suppliers have longer or shorter necks that also require different setting devices and therefore each time a different blank.
  • the bottle is well set in the center of the package as much by the bottom as by the neck, which ensures a substantially ideal stability to the bottle within the package regardless of the diameter of the bottle.
  • the centering walls of adjustable size make it possible to center any type of bottle within the package.
  • the wedging devices adapt to any type of bottle diameter and to any neck height (neck narrowing site).
  • Complementary connection elements arranged one above on the other it is possible to adjust the height at which the second centering wall must be positioned in order to wedge a site of narrowing of the neck of said bottle and, therefore, whether the bottle is small or of large size, d. a small or a large diameter, the packaging and therefore the blank to predict will be the same.
  • the two side faces are held together by the second centering wall, which greatly simplifies the construction of the package from the single blank.
  • the fastening means on the side walls will be, for example, pre-cut notches in which will engage the connecting elements, for example projections present on the second centering wall. Therefore, the storage space needed to satisfy the various customers with adequate stock packaging for all types of bottles is greatly reduced.
  • the package is derived from a folded and cut blank which includes the aforesaid elements, including the effective wedging devices, it makes it a space-saving package in the unused state since the latter, before folding is completely flat.
  • the package is preferably made of cardboard, more preferably corrugated, or a relatively rigid, but lightweight, similar material.
  • first and a second wedging device that both wedge the bottle between the base wall and said at least two side walls in the upwardly folded position allows that in case of impact, the force of the shock it is not transmitted directly to the bottle.
  • the first and the second wedging device according to the invention prevent any lateral movement of said bottle in the packaging and / or up and down movement of said bottle in the package.
  • the package according to the invention comprises a support base comprising said base wall and a bottom wall which is arranged above said base wall, at a third predetermined distance from it, and on which said bottle is placed.
  • the bottle when a person drops the package containing the bottle, a layer of air, trapped under the bottom wall can cushion the impact of the bottle.
  • the trapped air layer will be larger or smaller depending on the greater or lesser value of the third predetermined distance.
  • the bottle, whose bottom is housed in said opening is firmly seated in the center of the package and this also allows a layer of protective air to surround the bottle to also damp the side impacts.
  • the third predetermined distance is less than the first predetermined distance which is less than the second predetermined distance.
  • the third predetermined distance corresponds to the height at which the bottom wall is located relative to the base wall
  • the first predetermined distance corresponds to the height at which the first centering wall of the bottom of the bottle is located relative to the base wall
  • the second predetermined distance corresponds to the height at which the second centering wall of the neck of the bottle is located relative to the base wall
  • each side wall comprises a series of internal prismatic protuberances extending from the side wall to the interior of said package.
  • prismatic protuberances also make it possible to cushion shocks that could occur on the packaging.
  • the prismatic protuberances also have a volume of air which is contained therein and acts as a damping layer.
  • these protuberances make it possible to stiffen the packaging according to the invention, as well as that possibly to close at least partially the package on the sides thereof where there are no opposite side walls.
  • the internal prismatic protuberances have at least one line of contact with said bottle and form a third wedging device.
  • the bottle is perfectly confined in the packaging and any movement thereof is prevented.
  • the support base, the two centering walls and the prismatic protuberances are present and where the prismatic protuberances have a line of contact with the bottle, the bottle is protected by a layer of support air above , a side air layer and wedging means that hold it perfectly in place in the middle of these protective air layers.
  • the bottle is protected during a normal accidental shock.
  • the internal prismatic protuberances are of triangular cross-section.
  • the particular shape of the prismatic protuberances of triangular section simplifies the production and reduces the costs in material, for example cardboard material and the weight of the packaging.
  • the triangular shape offers maximum rigidity.
  • it is a whole wall that may have a line of contact with the bottle and not an edge as would be the case if the prismatic protuberance had a square cross section, hexagonal or other.
  • other sections may be less advantageous, they are also within the scope of the claimed protection.
  • said at least two side walls comprise said complementary connecting elements disposed one above the other, at a predetermined distance from each other, to adjust a placement of said second centering wall at a predetermined height corresponding to a narrowing site of the neck of said bottle.
  • the package will be adjusted to the latter to prevent any movement up and down the bottle within the package.
  • the second centering wall is disposed at the site of narrowing of the neck of the bottle and the height at which this second centering wall can be placed is adjusted thanks to the arrangement of connecting elements one above the other.
  • the complementary connection elements of said at least two side walls are carried by said internal prismatic protuberances.
  • the protuberances extend from the side walls and that they are integral with it, it is also provided according to the invention that it is the protuberances that carry the complementary connection elements that maintain the side faces. folded upward as well as adjust the height of the second centering wall.
  • the connection elements carried by the protuberances are complementary to those present on the second centering wall when the latter is present to allow rigidity and maintenance together of all parts of the package.
  • each internal prismatic protrusion has a height substantially equal to the height of said reduced package of said third or said first predetermined distance corresponding to the height of said support pedestal or the first centering wall when present.
  • the lower edge of the protuberances is based on the first centering wall or on the support base, this further increases the rigidity of the package, since when the side walls are folded, their lower part rests against the support pedestal or against the edges of the first centering wall and the bottom of the prismatic protrusions on a bottom wall or on the first substantially horizontal centering wall, the lower edge of the side walls resting on the surface on which the package is placed. It therefore has rigidity assured in the three dimensions of space.
  • one or more packages according to the invention are intended to be inserted in a carton for packaging or presentation of one or more packages according to the invention which envelops and holds said at least two side walls in their folded position.
  • the presentation or packaging carton also plays the role of fastening means since it holds the two side walls in folded up position.
  • this carton of packaging or presentation may include labels or brands of the packaged product and be in a carton quality less robust, but more aesthetic.
  • the invention also relates to a blank according to claim 8 for making by folding the package according to the invention.
  • the package according to the invention is made from a blank to be folded.
  • the embodiment of the blank illustrated in figure 1 comprises a base wall section 1, a first 2 and a second side wall section 2 'opposite to each other and articulated on two opposite sides of the base wall 1, a first wedging section 3 and a second wedging section 4 of a bottle 20.
  • the first wedging section 3 and the second wedging section 4 are connected to the base wall section 1, the first being connected in an articulated manner and the second detachably.
  • the base wall 1 is of substantially regular shape and has at least 4 opposite sides in pairs. In the illustrated embodiment, the base wall section 1 is square.
  • the first wedging section 3 is hinged, in unfolded form, to one side of the base wall section 1 and comprises three longitudinally adjacent wall sections 3a, 3b, 3c.
  • the wall section 3b of the first wedging section 3 is the central wall section 3b and includes an opening 5 for accommodating a bottom of the bottle 20.
  • the other two wall sections 3a and 3c of the first wedging section 3 have a height substantially equal to a first predetermined distance.
  • the first predetermined distance is the distance to which, relative to the base wall 1, the first centering wall 3 is located when the package is mounted.
  • the second wedging section 4 is hinged to another side of the base wall section 1 detachably and comprises an orifice 6 provided for accommodating the neck of a bottle.
  • the blank according to the invention comprises fastening means 7,7 ', 8,8' which comprise connecting elements 8 and 8 'carried by said second wedging section 4 and complementary connecting elements 7 and 7' carried by the two sections of side walls 2,2 '.
  • connection elements 7,7' which make it possible to connecting the two side wall sections 2,2 'to the second wedging section 4 which serves as an intermediate to hold the two side wall sections 2,2' together when folded up (see figure 2 ).
  • the complementary connecting elements 7, 7 ' are each arranged at a predetermined distance from each other in order to adjust the second predetermined distance, that is to say the distance at which the second centering wall 4 will be arranged relative to the base wall 1. It is advantageous that the second wedging wall 4 is disposed at the site of narrowing of the neck of the bottle to prevent movements from bottom to top of the bottle within the packaging.
  • the cross section of the section of the base wall 1 has been shown to be square.
  • the cross section of the latter is octagonal, hexagonal or any other form, preferably regular, having at least four sides and more preferably having a side number greater than 4, but preferably peer.
  • the number of side walls can also be greater than 2.
  • the blank in the case of a base wall section 1 of octagonal shape, it could be advantageous for the blank to include four side walls.
  • the figure 2 illustrates the blank shown at figure 1 folded forming the package according to the invention.
  • the package comprises a base wall 1, two side walls 2,2 'opposite to each other and articulated on the base wall 1, in the upwardly folded position, a first device wedging 3 which wedges the bottle between the base wall 1 and the two side walls 2,2 'in the upwardly folded position, a second wedging device 4 and fastening means 7,7', 8,8 'which hold together the two side walls 2,2 'opposite in the folded up position.
  • the first wedging device 3 comprises a first centering wall 3b arranged above the base wall 1, at a distance of first predetermined distance thereof corresponding to the height of the wall section 3a or 3c.
  • the first centering wall 3 is also provided with an opening 5 for accommodating a bottom of a bottle 20.
  • the second wedging device 4 comprises a second centering wall 4 arranged above said base wall and provided with an orifice 6 provided for accommodating the neck of the bottle 20.
  • first 3 and second 4 wedging devices prevent lateral and bottom-to-top movement of the bottle 20 in the package.
  • the packaging according to the invention also comprises, in a particular embodiment, a support base 9 and a series of internal prismatic protuberances 10, 10 'extending from the side wall 2 , 2 'towards the inside of said package.
  • the foldable blank according to the invention comprises a hinged support base section 9, in unfolded form, at the opposite side of the base wall section of the one where the first wedging section 3 is hinged.
  • the support pedestal section 9 comprises three longitudinally adjacent wall sections 9a, 9b, 9c.
  • the wall section 9b of the section of the support base 9 is the bottom wall section 9b on which the bottle will be placed.
  • the other two wall sections 9a and 9c of the section of the support base 9 have a height substantially equal to a third predetermined distance.
  • the third predetermined distance is the distance to which, with respect to the base wall 1, the bottom wall is located when the package is mounted.
  • the third predetermined distance is smaller than the first predetermined distance when the support pedestal and the first centering wall 3b are both present.
  • Bottle 20 will rest so when it will be packaged in the package according to the invention on the bottom wall 9b while being centered and wedged by the first centering wall 3b.
  • the blank shown in figure 3 comprises four sections of prismatic protuberances 10, 10 '.
  • each unfolded prismatic protrusion section 10 comprises a series of 3 adjacent wall sections 10a, 10b, 10c, preferably of the same height.
  • One of the sections of the adjacent walls 10a is hinged to one of the side wall sections 2,2 'by a longitudinal edge.
  • the central wall section 10b, 10'b of each prismatic protrusion section 10, 10 'of a side wall section 2, 2' is provided to face a central wall section 10b ', 10b of each section of the wall.
  • the second wedging section 4 is detachably articulated to one of the free wall sections 9c of the section of the support base 9. It is also connected to an additional section 11, connected to a longitudinal edge of a prismatic protuberance wall section 10c to prevent it from being detached too easily and therefore accidentally from the blank.
  • This complementary section 11 is only a section of joint which plays no role in the package according to the invention.
  • the second wedging section 4 can also be articulated on other sections of the blank.
  • the section of the support base 9 has been chosen in order to optimize the surface occupied by the packaging in the blank according to the invention. Likewise, the extra section 11 may be elsewhere if it is necessary, just as it might not be present.
  • the supporting pedestal section 9 has been folded to form the support pedestal 9.
  • the wall section 9c of the support pedestal section 9 has been folded so as to contact the base wall 1.
  • the bottom wall 9b is at a third predetermined distance from the base wall 1 and is provided for mounting the bottle 20.
  • the edge of the section of the support base 9 which is in contact with the base wall 1 may comprise fastening means consisting for example of a male projection 12 provided to be housed in a pre-cut notch at the joint 14 between the base wall 1 and the wall section 3a of the first section of the 3.
  • the projection 12 of the wall section 9c of the base base section 9 is of a particular shape corresponding to the inverted shape of the perimeter of the second wedging section 4 so as to 'optimize the product tion of the package according to the invention.
  • the second wedging section 4 is adjacent to the wall section 9c. They therefore have a common edge whose shape of one will be reversed compared to that of the other.
  • the second wedging section 4 comprises connecting elements 8,8,8 ', 8' complementary to the notches 7,7,7 ', 7' present in the central wall section 10b of the sections
  • These connecting elements 8,8,8 ', 8' are present at the four corners of the second wedging section 4.
  • At least one edge of the second wedging section 4 therefore comprises a depression in addition to the elements of the connection which will be advantageously complementary to a projection 12 of an adjacent element.
  • the wall section 9c of the section of the support base 9 which comprises a projection 12 to be housed in a pre-cut notch 14 in the edge 14 between the base wall 1 and the wall section 3a of the first wedging section 3.
  • the first wedging section 3 is partially folded.
  • the wall section 3c of the first wedging section 3 is intended to be brought into contact with the wall section 9a of the section of the support base 9.
  • self-adhesive strips may be present either on the wall 9a or 9c of the support base, either on the wall 3c or 3a, on the internal side, of the first wedging device 3 in order to bond these walls together and to simplify the mounting of the support base 9 and the first centering wall 3
  • the wall 3c comprises a projection 16 adapted to be slid into a notch 17 located between the bottom wall section 9b and the wall section 9a of the support base section 9.
  • fastening means there may be an adhesive tape, a gummed tape, cold glue or hot melt glue.
  • two lugs 15, located on either side of the section of the first wedging wall 3b, are provided to be folded and to contact the edge 13 between the side wall section 2 , 2 'and the base wall. In this way, the tabs 15 contribute to maintaining the rigidity of the package.
  • the opening 5 is surrounded by a circumference 18. From the circumference 18 extend towards the opening 5 a series of cuts 19. These cuts are intended to be folded as can be seen in figures 5 and following in order to adjust the diameter of the opening 5 to the diameter of the bottle to be packaged.
  • the first wedging section 3 has been folded over the bottom wall and forms the first wedging device provided with an opening 5 provided for housing the bottom of a bottle.
  • the adjacent wall section 10c of the prismatic protrusion sections 10, 10 ' has been folded inwardly on the side walls 2,2' and attached to the side wall 2,2 ', for example by means of a self-adhesive tape, or other fastening means such as a female male socket or the like, for example, a gummed tape, cold glue or hot melt glue.
  • the adjacent wall section 10c could be made of short tabs to be attached to the side walls 2,2 '.
  • the wall section 10c, 10'c reveals projections 24 which on the one hand facilitate the folding of the section of prismatic protuberances and on the other hand increase the contact surface between the side wall 2,2 'and the wall section 10c, 10'c of the prismatic protrusion section 10,10'.
  • the central wall section 10b of the prismatic protrusion section 10 comprises the fixing means 7,7 mentioned, for example, in the description of the figure 1 .
  • the internal prismatic protuberances 10 are of triangular cross-section and they carry the complementary connection elements 7,7,7 ', 7' of those present at the four corners 8,8,8 ', 8 'of the second centering wall 4.
  • the complementary connecting elements 7.7,7', 7 'above are arranged one above the other, at a predetermined distance from one another, for adjusting a placement of said second centering wall at a predetermined height corresponding to a narrowing site of the neck of said bottle.
  • each internal prismatic protrusion 10, 10 ' has a height substantially equal to the height of said package decreased by the first predetermined distance, taking into account the thickness of the carton, i.e. height at which the first centering wall 3 is located with respect to the base wall 1.
  • each internal prismatic protrusion 10, 10 ' has a height substantially equal to the height of said reduced package of said first or said first predetermined distance corresponding to the height of said support base 9 or the first centering wall 3 when present.
  • the second centering wall 4 must still be threaded onto the neck of the bottle 20 via the orifice 6.
  • the opening 6 of the second wall of centering is surrounded by a circumference 21. From the circumference 21 extend towards the opening 6 a series of cutouts 22. These cutouts 22 are provided to be folded in order to adjust the diameter of the opening 6 to the diameter of the bottleneck of the bottle to be packaged.
  • connection elements 8,8,8 ', 8' will be connected to the complementary connecting elements 7,7,7 ', 7'.
  • the connecting elements 8,8,8 ', 8' are projections at the four corners of the second centering wall 4.
  • the connecting elements are inserted into the notches 7,7,7 ', 7' present on the central wall 10b, 10'b prismatic protuberances 10,10 '.
  • These internal prismatic protuberances 10, 10 ' being integral with the lateral walls 2, 2', they are held together by means of the second centering wall 4.
  • various alternatives of fixing means can be envisaged.
  • the second centering wall could be only threaded on the neck of the bottle without direct or indirect attachment to the side walls 2,2 'and the side walls 2,2' can be held together by an adhesive tape surrounding the package according to the invention or by the carton of packaging or presentation 23 as can easily be seen at the figure 8 .
  • the central wall, for example 10b, of each internal prismatic protrusion, for example 10, of one of the side walls, for example 2 could also be possible for the central wall, for example 10b, of each internal prismatic protrusion, for example 10, of one of the side walls, for example 2, to comprise a male element to be inserted into a female connection element, complementary to the male element, the female element being present on the central wall, for example 10'b, of each prismatic protrusion, for example 10 ', of the other side wall, for example 2'.
  • the blank according to the invention is provided with a presentation or packaging box of one or more bottles.
  • the recipient's address will be easily writable and moreover the content remains hidden when receiving the aforementioned package.
  • the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described above and that many modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
  • the inner prismatic protuberances 10 have, when folded a line of contact with the bottle so that further stiffen the package and allow the bottle to be surrounded by a layer of air protecting it from shocks can occur, the internal prismatic protrusions also play the role of wedging device.
  • the packaging according to the invention is intended to be assembled manually, but it is also within the scope of the invention that the packaging is made by an automated industrial production line of packaging, with or without filling of these.

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The container is made from a flat panel, cut and folded to accommodate a bottle (20) with wedging sections for the bottle base and neck. The cut-out panel is folded to create two vertical side walls (2, 2') and a raised base (3b). The wedging section for the base of the bottle comprises hole (5) in the raised base with its edge cut to form a series of flexible tabs. The wedging section for the bottle neck consists of a similar but smaller hole (6) in a separate square (4) that is attached by lugs (8, 8') to slots (7, 7') in the upper ends of the side walls at heights to suit different bottles. Variants of the design can have sides made from folded panel sections for extra protection.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un emballage pour bouteille réalisé à partir d'un flan plié et découpé. L'invention se rapporte également à un flan permettant de réaliser par pliage ledit emballage.The present invention relates to a bottle packaging made from a folded and cut blank. The invention also relates to a blank allowing the packaging to be made by folding.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention se rapporte à un emballage pour bouteille, réalisé à partir d'un flan, plié et découpé, comprenant:

  • une paroi de base,
  • au moins deux parois latérales opposées l'une à l'autre et articulées sur ladite paroi de base, en position repliée vers le haut,
  • des moyens de fixation agencés pour maintenir ensemble lesdites au moins deux parois latérales opposées dans la direction repliée vers le haut,
  • un premier dispositif de calage et un deuxième dispositif de calage, chaque dispositif de calage étant issu d'une section de calage dudit flan et étant agencé pour caler la bouteille entre la paroi de base et lesdites au moins deux parois latérales en position repliée vers le haut. Un tel emballage est connu de DE 93 14930 et de GB 216 042 .
More particularly, the invention relates to a packaging for a bottle, made from a blank, folded and cut, comprising:
  • a base wall,
  • at least two side walls opposite to each other and articulated on said base wall, in folded up position,
  • fastening means arranged to hold said at least two opposite side walls together in the folded-up direction,
  • a first wedging device and a second wedging device, each wedging device being derived from a wedging section of said blank and being arranged to wedge the bottle between the base wall and said at least two lateral walls in the folded position towards the high. Such packaging is known to DE 93 14930 and of GB 216,042 .

On connaît des emballages pour bouteille présentant une section transversale sensiblement carrée ou ronde faisant généralement office de coffret de présentation comme l'emballage pour une bouteille de champagne bien connu.Bottle packs having a substantially square or round cross-section are generally known, generally serving as presentation cases such as packaging for a well-known bottle of champagne.

De nos jours, la tendance à l'envoi de bouteilles par des sociétés de transport, que ce soit lorsqu'un client doit être livré lors d'une commande par correspondance ou pour l'envoi d'un colis cadeau, s'est accentuée.Nowadays, the tendency to send bottles by transport companies, whether when a customer must be delivered during a mail order or for sending a gift package, has become more pronounced. .

Dès lors, généralement, on emballe la ou les bouteilles dans une boîte dans laquelle elle est ou elles sont calées. On prévoit pour cela, par exemple, des dispositifs de calage en mousse synthétique ou en cartonTherefore, usually, we pack the bottle or bottles in a box in which it is or they are wedged. For this purpose, for example, synthetic foam or cardboard cushioning devices are provided.

Les dispositifs de calage en mousse synthétique sont généralement moulés sous la forme de deux demi-coques dont la forme externe des deux demi-coques rassemblées correspond à celle de la boîte externe et dont la cavité interne correspond à la forme de la bouteille. Ces dispositifs de calage sont coûteux et difficiles à produire, à cause de la forme complexe, des divers modèles existants et des matières premières qui, de plus, sont des matières non écologiques.Synthetic foam blocking devices are generally molded in the form of two half-shells whose shape external of the two half-shells assembled corresponds to that of the outer box and whose internal cavity corresponds to the shape of the bottle. These wedging devices are expensive and difficult to produce, because of the complex shape, the various existing models and the raw materials which, moreover, are non-ecological materials.

Le document FR 2 681 579 divulgue un dispositif de calage en carton ainsi qu'un emballage en un seul flan qui assure un maintien de la bouteille longitudinalement et transversalement pour un type de bouteille particulier.The document FR 2 681 579 discloses a cardboard cushioning device and a packaging in a single blank which maintains the bottle longitudinally and transversely for a particular type of bottle.

De ce qui précède, il résulte que les sociétés de transport de marchandises, les postes, et autres doivent avoir un grand nombre de modèles de dispositif de calage correspondant à chaque modèle de bouteille et à chaque emballage extérieur.From the foregoing, it follows that freight forwarding companies, substations, and the like must have a large number of rigging patterns corresponding to each bottle model and each outer package.

Il est d'ailleurs de plus en plus courant que les sociétés de transport ou de courrier fournissent de tels dispositifs de calage et l'emballage extérieur à leurs clients pour qu'ils préparent eux-mêmes le colis à envoyer.It is also more and more common for transport or courier companies to provide such stowage devices and outside packaging to their customers so that they themselves prepare the package to be sent.

Au vu des diverses formes de bouteilles comme les bouteilles de champagne, de vin, de bière, les magnums ou les réductions, l'espace nécessaire à l'entreposage d'une certaine quantité d'emballages adéquats pour chaque type de bouteille est énorme, si l'on souhaite avoir plusieurs types d'emballages disponibles pour satisfaire chaque client. De même, dans certains cas, par exemple, dans le cas d'une bouteille de champagne et dans le cas d'une bouteille de vin, pour une même hauteur, il faudra prévoir diverses tailles de dispositif de calage étant donné que le rétrécissement des goulots et les diamètres de bouteille ne sont pas identiques. Certains fournisseurs de bouteilles ont des goulots plus ou moins longs qui demandent également des dispositifs de calage différents et donc chaque fois un flan différent.In view of the various forms of bottles such as champagne bottles, wine, beer, magnums or reductions, the space required for the storage of a certain amount of suitable packaging for each type of bottle is enormous, if you want to have several types of packaging available to satisfy each customer. Similarly, in some cases, for example, in the case of a bottle of champagne and in the case of a bottle of wine, for the same height, it will be necessary to provide various sizes of wedging device since the narrowing of Bottlenecks and bottle diameters are not identical. Some bottle suppliers have longer or shorter necks that also require different setting devices and therefore each time a different blank.

L'invention a pour but de pallier les inconvénients susdits de la technique antérieure en procurant un emballage relativement rigide mais léger, adaptable à tout type de bouteille, permettant d'éviter que les chocs soient répercutés à la bouteille contenue dans l'emballage en amortissant ces derniers lorsqu'ils surviennent. Cet emballage doit aussi être peu encombrant à l'état non utilisé et donc ne demander qu'un espace de stockage et de transport réduit.

  • Pour résoudre ce problème, il est prévu suivant l'invention, un emballage tel qu'indiqué au début caractérisé en ce que ledit premier dispositif de calage comprend une première paroi de centrage agencée au dessus de ladite paroi de base à une première distance prédéterminée de celle-ci et munie d'une ouverture de taille ajustable prévue pour loger un fond d'une bouteille, et en ce que ledit deuxième dispositif de calage comprend une deuxième paroi de centrage agencée au-dessus de ladite paroi de base, à une deuxième distance prédéterminée de celle-ci, et munie d'un orifice de taille ajustable prévu pour loger un goulot d'une bouteille, lesdits moyens de fixation comprenant des éléments de connexion portés par ladite deuxième paroi de centrage et des éléments de connexion complémentaires disposés l'un au-dessus de l'autre, à une distance prédéterminée l'un de l'autre, sur lesdites parois latérales, pour ajuster un placement de ladite deuxième paroi de centrage à une hauteur prédéterminée correspondant à un site de rétrécissement du goulot de ladite bouteille.
The invention aims to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art by providing a relatively rigid but lightweight packaging, adaptable to any type of bottle, to prevent shocks are reflected in the bottle contained in the package by damping these when they occur. This packaging must also be compact in the unused state and therefore require only a storage space and reduced transport.
  • To solve this problem, according to the invention, a packaging as indicated at the beginning characterized in that said first wedging device comprises a first centering wall arranged above said base wall at a first predetermined distance from it and provided with an opening of adjustable size provided for housing a bottom of a bottle, and in that said second wedging device comprises a second centering wall arranged above said base wall, to a second predetermined distance thereof, and provided with an adjustable size orifice adapted to accommodate a neck of a bottle, said fixing means comprising connecting elements carried by said second centering wall and complementary connecting elements disposed l one above the other, at a predetermined distance from each other, on said sidewalls, to adjust a placement of said second wall centering at a predetermined height corresponding to a narrowing site of the neck of said bottle.

De cette façon, la bouteille est bien calée au centre de l'emballage autant par le fond que par le goulot, ce qui assure une stabilité substantiellement idéale à la bouteille au sein de l'emballage quelque soit le diamètre de la bouteille. En effet, les paroi de centrage de taille ajustable permettent d'assurer le centrage de tout type de bouteille au sein de l'emballage. En outre, les dispositifs de calage s'adaptent à tout type de diamètre de bouteille et à toute hauteur de goulot (site de rétrécissement du goulot). Les éléments de connexion complémentaires disposés l'un au-dessus de l'autre permettent d'ajuster la hauteur à laquelle la deuxième paroi de centrage doit être positionnée pour bien caler le un site de rétrécissement du goulot de ladite bouteille et dès lors, que la bouteille soit de petite taille ou de grande taille, d'un petit ou d'un grand diamètre, l'emballage et donc le flan à prévoir seront les mêmes. Les deux faces latérales sont maintenues ensemble grâce à la deuxième paroi de centrage, ce qui simplifie largement la construction de l'emballage à partir du flan unique. Les moyens de fixation sur les parois latérales seront, par exemple, des encoches prédécoupées dans lesquelles vont s'engager les éléments de connexion, par exemple des saillies présentes sur la deuxième paroi de centrage. Dès lors, l'espace de stockage nécessaire pour satisfaire les différents clients en ayant des emballages de stock adéquat pout tout type de bouteilles est largement réduit. De plus comme l'emballage est issu d'un flan plié et découpé qui comprend les éléments susdits, y compris les dispositifs de calage efficaces, en fait un emballage peu encombrant à l'état non utilisé puisque ce dernier, avant pliage est complètement plat. L'emballage est de préférence en carton, plus préférentiellement ondulé, ou en un matériau analogue relativement rigide, mais léger.In this way, the bottle is well set in the center of the package as much by the bottom as by the neck, which ensures a substantially ideal stability to the bottle within the package regardless of the diameter of the bottle. In fact, the centering walls of adjustable size make it possible to center any type of bottle within the package. In addition, the wedging devices adapt to any type of bottle diameter and to any neck height (neck narrowing site). Complementary connection elements arranged one above on the other, it is possible to adjust the height at which the second centering wall must be positioned in order to wedge a site of narrowing of the neck of said bottle and, therefore, whether the bottle is small or of large size, d. a small or a large diameter, the packaging and therefore the blank to predict will be the same. The two side faces are held together by the second centering wall, which greatly simplifies the construction of the package from the single blank. The fastening means on the side walls will be, for example, pre-cut notches in which will engage the connecting elements, for example projections present on the second centering wall. Therefore, the storage space needed to satisfy the various customers with adequate stock packaging for all types of bottles is greatly reduced. In addition, as the package is derived from a folded and cut blank which includes the aforesaid elements, including the effective wedging devices, it makes it a space-saving package in the unused state since the latter, before folding is completely flat. . The package is preferably made of cardboard, more preferably corrugated, or a relatively rigid, but lightweight, similar material.

La présence d'un premier et d'un deuxième dispositif de calage qui calent tous deux la bouteille entre la paroi de base et lesdites au moins deux parois latérales en position repliée vers le haut permet qu'en cas de choc, la force du choc ne soit pas transmise directement à la bouteille. Le premier et le deuxième dispositif de calage selon l'invention empêchent tout mouvement latéral de ladite bouteille dans l'emballage et/ou mouvement de haut en bas de ladite bouteille dans l'emballage.The presence of a first and a second wedging device that both wedge the bottle between the base wall and said at least two side walls in the upwardly folded position allows that in case of impact, the force of the shock it is not transmitted directly to the bottle. The first and the second wedging device according to the invention prevent any lateral movement of said bottle in the packaging and / or up and down movement of said bottle in the package.

De cette façon, la bouteille emballée est mieux protégée puisque tout mouvement de cette dernière au sein de l'emballage est empêché.In this way, the packaged bottle is better protected since any movement of the latter within the packaging is prevented.

Avantageusement, l'emballage selon l'invention comprend un socle de support comprenant ladite paroi de base et une paroi de fond qui est agencée au-dessus de ladite paroi de base, à une troisième distance prédéterminée de celle-ci, et sur laquelle est posée ladite bouteille.Advantageously, the package according to the invention comprises a support base comprising said base wall and a bottom wall which is arranged above said base wall, at a third predetermined distance from it, and on which said bottle is placed.

De cette façon, lorsqu'une personne lâche l'emballage contenant la bouteille, une couche d'air, emprisonnée sous la paroi de fond permet d'amortir le choc de la bouteille. La couche d'air emprisonnée sera plus ou moins grande en fonction de la valeur plus ou moins grande de la troisième distance prédéterminée. De plus, la bouteille, dont le fond est logé dans ladite ouverture est bien calée au centre de l'emballage et ceci permet également à une couche d'air de protection d'entourer la bouteille afin d'également amortir les chocs latéraux.In this way, when a person drops the package containing the bottle, a layer of air, trapped under the bottom wall can cushion the impact of the bottle. The trapped air layer will be larger or smaller depending on the greater or lesser value of the third predetermined distance. In addition, the bottle, whose bottom is housed in said opening is firmly seated in the center of the package and this also allows a layer of protective air to surround the bottle to also damp the side impacts.

Avantageusement, lorsque la paroi de fond est présente, la troisième distance prédéterminée est inférieure à la première distance prédéterminée qui est inférieure à la deuxième distance prédéterminée.Advantageously, when the bottom wall is present, the third predetermined distance is less than the first predetermined distance which is less than the second predetermined distance.

En effet, puisque la troisième distance prédéterminée correspond à la hauteur à laquelle la paroi de fond est située par rapport à la paroi de base, la première distance prédéterminée correspond à la hauteur à laquelle la première paroi de centrage du fond de la bouteille est située par rapport à la paroi de base et la deuxième distance prédéterminée correspond à la hauteur à laquelle la deuxième paroi de centrage du goulot de la bouteille est située par rapport à la paroi de base, il est particulièrement avantageux que la proportion susdite soit respectée.Indeed, since the third predetermined distance corresponds to the height at which the bottom wall is located relative to the base wall, the first predetermined distance corresponds to the height at which the first centering wall of the bottom of the bottle is located relative to the base wall and the second predetermined distance corresponds to the height at which the second centering wall of the neck of the bottle is located relative to the base wall, it is particularly advantageous that the aforesaid proportion is respected.

Dans une forme de réalisation particulièrement préférentielle, chaque paroi latérale comprend une série de protubérances prismatiques internes s'étendant de la paroi latérale vers l'intérieur dudit emballage.In a particularly preferred embodiment, each side wall comprises a series of internal prismatic protuberances extending from the side wall to the interior of said package.

Ces protubérances prismatiques permettent également d'amortir les chocs qui pourraient survenir sur l'emballage. Les protubérances prismatiques présentent également un volume d'air qui y est renfermé et qui fait office de couche d'amortissement. En outre, ces protubérances permettent de rigidifier l'emballage selon l'invention, ainsi qu'éventuellement de fermer au moins partiellement l'emballage sur les côtés de celui-ci où il n'y a pas de parois latérales opposées.These prismatic protuberances also make it possible to cushion shocks that could occur on the packaging. The prismatic protuberances also have a volume of air which is contained therein and acts as a damping layer. In addition, these protuberances make it possible to stiffen the packaging according to the invention, as well as that possibly to close at least partially the package on the sides thereof where there are no opposite side walls.

Dans une forme particulière de réalisation de l'invention, les protubérances prismatiques internes présentent au moins une ligne de contact avec ladite bouteille et forment un troisième dispositif de calage.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the internal prismatic protuberances have at least one line of contact with said bottle and form a third wedging device.

De cette façon, la bouteille est parfaitement confinée dans l'emballage et tout mouvement de celle-ci est empêché. Dans une forme particulière où le socle de support, les deux parois de centrage et les protubérances prismatiques sont présentes et où les protubérances prismatiques présentent une ligne de contact avec la bouteille, la bouteille est protégée par une couche d'air de support au-dessus, une couche d'air latérale et des moyens de calage qui la maintiennent parfaitement en place au milieu de ces couches d'air de protection. Dans cette forme particulière de réalisation, la bouteille est protégée lors d'un choc accidentel normal.In this way, the bottle is perfectly confined in the packaging and any movement thereof is prevented. In a particular form where the support base, the two centering walls and the prismatic protuberances are present and where the prismatic protuberances have a line of contact with the bottle, the bottle is protected by a layer of support air above , a side air layer and wedging means that hold it perfectly in place in the middle of these protective air layers. In this particular embodiment, the bottle is protected during a normal accidental shock.

Dans une forme particulière, les protubérances prismatiques internes sont de section transversale triangulaire. La forme particulière des protubérances prismatiques de section triangulaire simplifie la production et réduit les coûts en matière, par exemple en matière cartonnée ainsi que le poids de l'emballage. La forme triangulaire offre un maximum de rigidité. De plus, dans ce cas, c'est tout une paroi qui peut présenter une ligne de contact avec la bouteille et non une arête comme ce serait le cas si la protubérance prismatique présentait une section transversale carrée, hexagonale ou autre. Bien sûr, même si d'autres sections peuvent être moins avantageuses, elles sont également comprises dans la portée de la protection revendiquée.In a particular form, the internal prismatic protuberances are of triangular cross-section. The particular shape of the prismatic protuberances of triangular section simplifies the production and reduces the costs in material, for example cardboard material and the weight of the packaging. The triangular shape offers maximum rigidity. In addition, in this case, it is a whole wall that may have a line of contact with the bottle and not an edge as would be the case if the prismatic protuberance had a square cross section, hexagonal or other. Of course, although other sections may be less advantageous, they are also within the scope of the claimed protection.

Dans la réalisation de l'invention, lesdites au moins deux parois latérales comprennent des éléments de connexion complémentaires susdits disposés l'un au-dessus de l'autre, à une distance prédéterminée l'un de l'autre, pour ajuster un placement de ladite deuxième paroi de centrage à une hauteur prédéterminée correspondant à un site de rétrécissement du goulot de ladite bouteille.In the embodiment of the invention, said at least two side walls comprise said complementary connecting elements disposed one above the other, at a predetermined distance from each other, to adjust a placement of said second centering wall at a predetermined height corresponding to a narrowing site of the neck of said bottle.

De cette façon, peu importe la hauteur de la bouteille, l'emballage sera ajusté à cette dernière pour empêcher tout mouvement de haut en bas de la bouteille au sein de l'emballage. En effet, la deuxième paroi de centrage est disposée au site de rétrécissement du goulot de la bouteille et la hauteur à laquelle cette deuxième paroi de centrage peut être placée est ajustée grâce à l'agencement d'éléments de connexion l'un au-dessus de l'autre.In this way, regardless of the height of the bottle, the package will be adjusted to the latter to prevent any movement up and down the bottle within the package. Indeed, the second centering wall is disposed at the site of narrowing of the neck of the bottle and the height at which this second centering wall can be placed is adjusted thanks to the arrangement of connecting elements one above the other.

Dans une variante, les éléments de connexion complémentaires desdites au moins deux parois latérales sont portés par lesdites protubérances prismatiques internes.In a variant, the complementary connection elements of said at least two side walls are carried by said internal prismatic protuberances.

Dès lors, puisque les protubérances s'étendent des parois latérales et qu'elles sont solidaires de celle-ci, il est également prévu suivant l'invention que ce soient les protubérances qui portent les éléments de connexion complémentaire qui permettent de maintenir les faces latérales repliées vers le haut ainsi que d'ajuster la hauteur de la deuxième paroi de centrage. Les éléments de connexion portés par les protubérances sont complémentaires de ceux présents sur la deuxième paroi de centrage quand celle-ci est présente afin de permettre une rigidité et un maintien ensemble de toutes les parties de l'emballage.Therefore, since the protuberances extend from the side walls and that they are integral with it, it is also provided according to the invention that it is the protuberances that carry the complementary connection elements that maintain the side faces. folded upward as well as adjust the height of the second centering wall. The connection elements carried by the protuberances are complementary to those present on the second centering wall when the latter is present to allow rigidity and maintenance together of all parts of the package.

De préférence, chaque protubérance prismatique interne présente une hauteur substantiellement égale à la hauteur dudit emballage diminuée de ladite troisième ou de ladite première distance prédéterminée correspondant à la hauteur dudit socle de support ou de la première paroi de centrage lorsqu'ils sont présents.Preferably, each internal prismatic protrusion has a height substantially equal to the height of said reduced package of said third or said first predetermined distance corresponding to the height of said support pedestal or the first centering wall when present.

Dès lors, l'arête inférieure des protubérances repose sur la première paroi de centrage ou sur le socle de support, ceci permet d'encore augmenter la rigidité de l'emballage, puisque lorsque les parois latérales sont repliées, leur partie inférieure repose contre le socle de support ou contre les arêtes de la première paroi de centrage et le bas des protubérance prismatiques sur une paroi de fond ou sur la première paroi de centrage substantiellement horizontale, l'arête inférieure des parois latérales reposant sur la surface sur laquelle est posée l'emballage. Celui-ci présente donc une rigidité assurée dans les trois dimensions de l'espace.Therefore, the lower edge of the protuberances is based on the first centering wall or on the support base, this further increases the rigidity of the package, since when the side walls are folded, their lower part rests against the support pedestal or against the edges of the first centering wall and the bottom of the prismatic protrusions on a bottom wall or on the first substantially horizontal centering wall, the lower edge of the side walls resting on the surface on which the package is placed. It therefore has rigidity assured in the three dimensions of space.

Avantageusement, un ou plusieurs emballages selon l'invention sont prévus pour être insérés dans un carton de conditionnement ou de présentation d'un ou de plusieurs emballages selon l'invention qui enveloppe et retient lesdites au moins deux parois latérales dans leur position repliée. Le carton de présentation ou de conditionnement joue dans ce cas également le rôle de moyens de fixation puisqu'il maintient les deux parois latérales en position repliée vers le haut. Bien sûr, ce carton de conditionnement ou de présentation peut comprendre des labels ou marques du produit emballé ainsi qu'être dans une qualité de carton moins robuste, mais plus esthétique.Advantageously, one or more packages according to the invention are intended to be inserted in a carton for packaging or presentation of one or more packages according to the invention which envelops and holds said at least two side walls in their folded position. In this case, the presentation or packaging carton also plays the role of fastening means since it holds the two side walls in folded up position. Of course, this carton of packaging or presentation may include labels or brands of the packaged product and be in a carton quality less robust, but more aesthetic.

D'autres formes de réalisation de l'emballage suivant l'invention sont indiquées dans les revendications annexées.Other embodiments of the package according to the invention are indicated in the appended claims.

L'invention a aussi pour objet un flan selon la revendication 8 pour réaliser par pliage l'emballage selon l'invention.The invention also relates to a blank according to claim 8 for making by folding the package according to the invention.

D'autres formes de réalisation du flan suivant l'invention sont indiquées dans les revendications annexées.Other embodiments of the blank according to the invention are indicated in the appended claims.

D'autres caractéristiques, détails et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description donnée ci-après, à titre non limitatif et en faisant référence aux dessins annexés.

  • La figure 1 est une vue d'en haut d'un flan pour réaliser un emballage selon l'invention
  • La figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'un emballage selon l'invention sous sa forme repliée.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en perspective d'un flan pour réaliser une forme de réalisation préférentielle de l'invention
  • La figure 4 est une vue en perspective du flan représenté à la figure 3 dans laquelle la deuxième paroi de centrage a été détachée avant le pliage permettant d'obtenir l'emballage selon l'invention.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en perspective du flan représenté à la figure 3 dans laquelle le socle de support a été formé par pliage et dans laquelle la première paroi de centrage est repliée.
  • La figure 6 une vue en perspective du flan représenté à la figure 4 dans laquelle la première paroi de centrage a été disposée par pliage ainsi que les protubérances prismatiques internes.
  • La figure 7 est une vue en perspective de l'emballage selon l'invention sous sa forme presque repliée dans lequel une bouteille est placée et avant l'insertion de la deuxième paroi de centrage au niveau du goulot de la bouteille.
  • La figure 8 est une vue en perspective dans laquelle un carton de conditionnement dudit emballage selon l'invention est représenté.
Other features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description given below, without limitation and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • The figure 1 is a view from above of a blank to produce a package according to the invention
  • The figure 2 is a perspective view of a package according to the invention in its folded form.
  • The figure 3 is a perspective view of a blank for carrying out a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • The figure 4 is a perspective view of the blank shown at figure 3 wherein the second centering wall has been detached before folding to obtain the package according to the invention.
  • The figure 5 is a perspective view of the blank shown at figure 3 wherein the support pedestal has been formed by folding and wherein the first centering wall is folded.
  • The figure 6 a perspective view of the blank shown at figure 4 wherein the first centering wall has been folded and the internal prismatic protuberances.
  • The figure 7 is a perspective view of the package according to the invention in its almost folded form in which a bottle is placed and before the insertion of the second centering wall at the neck of the bottle.
  • The figure 8 is a perspective view in which a carton for packaging said package according to the invention is shown.

Sur les figures, les éléments identiques ou analogues portent les mêmes références.In the figures, identical or similar elements bear the same references.

Comme on peut le voir aux figures 1 et 2, l'emballage selon l'invention est réalisé à partir d'un flan à replier.As can be seen at Figures 1 and 2 , the package according to the invention is made from a blank to be folded.

La forme de réalisation du flan illustrée à la figure 1 comprend une section de paroi de base 1, une première 2 et une deuxième section de paroi latérale 2' opposées l'une à l'autre et articulées sur deux côtés opposés de la paroi de base 1, une première section de calage 3 et une deuxième section de calage 4 d'une bouteille 20. La première section de calage 3 et la deuxième section de calage 4 sont reliées à la section de paroi de base 1, la première étant reliée de manière articulée et la deuxième de manière détachable.The embodiment of the blank illustrated in figure 1 comprises a base wall section 1, a first 2 and a second side wall section 2 'opposite to each other and articulated on two opposite sides of the base wall 1, a first wedging section 3 and a second wedging section 4 of a bottle 20. The first wedging section 3 and the second wedging section 4 are connected to the base wall section 1, the first being connected in an articulated manner and the second detachably.

La paroi de base 1 est de forme substantiellement régulière et comporte au moins 4 côtés opposés deux à deux. Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée, la section de paroi de base 1 est carrée.The base wall 1 is of substantially regular shape and has at least 4 opposite sides in pairs. In the illustrated embodiment, the base wall section 1 is square.

La première section de calage 3 est articulée, sous forme dépliée, à un côté de la section de paroi de base 1 et comprend trois sections de parois longitudinalement adjacentes 3a, 3b, 3c. La section de paroi 3b de la première section de calage 3 est la section de paroi centrale 3b et comprend une ouverture 5 prévue pour loger un fond de la bouteille 20. Les deux autres sections de parois 3a et 3c de la première section de calage 3 présentent une hauteur substantiellement égale à une première distance prédéterminée. La première distance prédéterminée est la distance à laquelle, par rapport à la paroi de base 1, la première paroi de centrage 3 est située lorsque l'emballage est monté.The first wedging section 3 is hinged, in unfolded form, to one side of the base wall section 1 and comprises three longitudinally adjacent wall sections 3a, 3b, 3c. The wall section 3b of the first wedging section 3 is the central wall section 3b and includes an opening 5 for accommodating a bottom of the bottle 20. The other two wall sections 3a and 3c of the first wedging section 3 have a height substantially equal to a first predetermined distance. The first predetermined distance is the distance to which, relative to the base wall 1, the first centering wall 3 is located when the package is mounted.

La deuxième section de calage 4 est articulée à un autre côté de la section de paroi de base 1 de manière détachable et comprend un orifice 6 prévu pour loger le goulot d'une bouteille.The second wedging section 4 is hinged to another side of the base wall section 1 detachably and comprises an orifice 6 provided for accommodating the neck of a bottle.

Le flan selon l'invention comprend des moyens de fixation 7,7',8,8' qui comprennent des éléments de connexion 8 et 8' portés par ladite deuxième section de calage 4 et des éléments de connexion 7 et 7' complémentaires portés par les deux sections de parois latérales 2,2'.The blank according to the invention comprises fastening means 7,7 ', 8,8' which comprise connecting elements 8 and 8 'carried by said second wedging section 4 and complementary connecting elements 7 and 7' carried by the two sections of side walls 2,2 '.

Les deux sections de parois latérales 2,2' opposées l'une à l'autre comprennent des éléments de connexions 7,7' qui permettent de relier les deux sections de parois latérales 2,2' à la deuxième section de calage 4 qui sert d'intermédiaire pour maintenir les deux sections de parois latérales 2,2' ensemble lorsqu'elles sont repliées vers le haut (voir figure 2). Les éléments de connexion complémentaires 7,7', sont chacun disposés à une distance prédéterminées l'un de l'autre afin d'ajuster la deuxième distance prédéterminée, c'est-à-dire la distance à laquelle la deuxième paroi de centrage 4 sera disposée par rapport à la paroi de base 1. Il est avantageux que la deuxième paroi de calage 4 soit disposée au site de rétrécissement du goulot de la bouteille afin d'empêcher les mouvements de bas en haut de la bouteille au sein de l'emballage.The two side wall sections 2,2 'opposite to each other comprise connection elements 7,7' which make it possible to connecting the two side wall sections 2,2 'to the second wedging section 4 which serves as an intermediate to hold the two side wall sections 2,2' together when folded up (see figure 2 ). The complementary connecting elements 7, 7 'are each arranged at a predetermined distance from each other in order to adjust the second predetermined distance, that is to say the distance at which the second centering wall 4 will be arranged relative to the base wall 1. It is advantageous that the second wedging wall 4 is disposed at the site of narrowing of the neck of the bottle to prevent movements from bottom to top of the bottle within the packaging.

La section transversale de la section de la paroi de base 1 a été représentée comme étant carrée. Bien entendu, il est également possible que la section transversale de cette dernière soit octogonale, hexagonale ou encore tout autre forme, de préférence régulière, comportant au moins quatre côtés et de manière plus préférentielle comportant un nombre de côté supérieur à 4, mais de préférence pair. Dans ce cas, le nombre de parois latérales peut également être supérieur à 2. Par exemple, dans le cas d'une section de paroi de base 1 de forme octogonale, il pourrait être avantageux que le flan comprenne quatre parois latérales.The cross section of the section of the base wall 1 has been shown to be square. Of course, it is also possible that the cross section of the latter is octagonal, hexagonal or any other form, preferably regular, having at least four sides and more preferably having a side number greater than 4, but preferably peer. In this case, the number of side walls can also be greater than 2. For example, in the case of a base wall section 1 of octagonal shape, it could be advantageous for the blank to include four side walls.

La figure 2 illustre le flan représenté à la figure 1 replié formant l'emballage selon l'invention.The figure 2 illustrates the blank shown at figure 1 folded forming the package according to the invention.

Comme on peut le voir l'emballage comprend une paroi de base 1, deux parois latérales 2,2' opposées l'une à l'autre et articulées sur la paroi de base 1, en position repliée vers le haut, un premier dispositif de calage 3 qui cale la bouteille entre la paroi de base 1 et les deux parois latérales 2,2' en position repliée vers le haut, un deuxième dispositif de calage 4 et des moyens de fixation 7,7',8,8' qui maintiennent ensemble les deux parois latérales 2,2' opposées dans la position repliée vers le haut.As can be seen the package comprises a base wall 1, two side walls 2,2 'opposite to each other and articulated on the base wall 1, in the upwardly folded position, a first device wedging 3 which wedges the bottle between the base wall 1 and the two side walls 2,2 'in the upwardly folded position, a second wedging device 4 and fastening means 7,7', 8,8 'which hold together the two side walls 2,2 'opposite in the folded up position.

Le premier dispositif de calage 3 comprend une première paroi de centrage 3b agencée au-dessus de la paroi de base 1, à une première distance prédéterminée de celle-ci correspondant à la hauteur de la section de paroi 3a ou 3c. La première paroi de centrage 3 est également munie d'une ouverture 5 pour loger un fond d'une bouteille 20. Le deuxième dispositif de calage 4 comprend une deuxième paroi de centrage 4 agencée au-dessus de ladite paroi de base et munie d'un orifice 6 prévu pour loger le goulot de la bouteille 20.The first wedging device 3 comprises a first centering wall 3b arranged above the base wall 1, at a distance of first predetermined distance thereof corresponding to the height of the wall section 3a or 3c. The first centering wall 3 is also provided with an opening 5 for accommodating a bottom of a bottle 20. The second wedging device 4 comprises a second centering wall 4 arranged above said base wall and provided with an orifice 6 provided for accommodating the neck of the bottle 20.

Comme on le comprendra aisément, les premier 3 et deuxième 4 dispositifs de calage empêchent tout mouvement latéral et de bas en haut de la bouteille 20 dans l'emballage.As will be readily understood, the first 3 and second 4 wedging devices prevent lateral and bottom-to-top movement of the bottle 20 in the package.

Comme on l'a mentionné précédemment, l'emballage selon l'invention comprend également, dans une forme de réalisation particulière un socle de support 9 ainsi qu'une série de protubérances prismatiques internes 10, 10' s'étendant de la paroi latérale 2,2' vers l'intérieur dudit emballage.As previously mentioned, the packaging according to the invention also comprises, in a particular embodiment, a support base 9 and a series of internal prismatic protuberances 10, 10 'extending from the side wall 2 , 2 'towards the inside of said package.

Pour ce faire, comme illustré à la figure 3, le flan pliable selon l'invention comprend une section de socle de support 9 articulée, sous forme dépliée, au côté opposé de la section de paroi de base de celui où la première section de calage 3 est articulée. La section de socle de support 9 comprend trois sections de parois longitudinalement adjacentes 9a, 9b, 9c. La section de paroi 9b de la section du socle de support 9 est la section de paroi de fond 9b sur laquelle la bouteille sera posée. Les deux autres sections de parois 9a et 9c de la section du socle de support 9 présentent une hauteur substantiellement égale à une troisième distance prédéterminée. La troisième distance prédéterminée est la distance à laquelle, par rapport à la paroi de base 1, la paroi de fond est située lorsque l'emballage est monté.To do this, as illustrated in figure 3 , the foldable blank according to the invention comprises a hinged support base section 9, in unfolded form, at the opposite side of the base wall section of the one where the first wedging section 3 is hinged. The support pedestal section 9 comprises three longitudinally adjacent wall sections 9a, 9b, 9c. The wall section 9b of the section of the support base 9 is the bottom wall section 9b on which the bottle will be placed. The other two wall sections 9a and 9c of the section of the support base 9 have a height substantially equal to a third predetermined distance. The third predetermined distance is the distance to which, with respect to the base wall 1, the bottom wall is located when the package is mounted.

Dans la forme de réalisation avantageuse représentée, la troisième distance prédéterminée est inférieure à la première distance prédéterminée lorsque le socle de support et la première paroi de centrage 3b sont tous deux présents. La bouteille 20 reposera donc lorsqu'elle sera emballée dans l'emballage selon l'invention sur la paroi de fond 9b tout en étant centrée et calée par la première paroi de centrage 3b.In the preferred embodiment shown, the third predetermined distance is smaller than the first predetermined distance when the support pedestal and the first centering wall 3b are both present. Bottle 20 will rest so when it will be packaged in the package according to the invention on the bottom wall 9b while being centered and wedged by the first centering wall 3b.

En outre, le flan illustré à la figure 3 comprend quatre sections de protubérances prismatiques 10,10'.In addition, the blank shown in figure 3 comprises four sections of prismatic protuberances 10, 10 '.

Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée ici, chaque section de protubérance prismatique 10 dépliée comprend une série de 3 sections de parois adjacentes 10a, 10b, 10c, de préférence de même hauteur.In the embodiment illustrated herein, each unfolded prismatic protrusion section 10 comprises a series of 3 adjacent wall sections 10a, 10b, 10c, preferably of the same height.

Une des sections des parois adjacentes 10a est articulée à une des sections de parois latérales 2,2' par une arête longitudinale. La section de paroi centrale 10b,10'b de chaque section de protubérance prismatique 10,10' d'une section de parois latérales 2, 2' est prévue pour faire face à une section de paroi centrale 10b',10b de chaque section de protubérance prismatique 10',10 d'une autre section de parois latérales 2', 2.One of the sections of the adjacent walls 10a is hinged to one of the side wall sections 2,2 'by a longitudinal edge. The central wall section 10b, 10'b of each prismatic protrusion section 10, 10 'of a side wall section 2, 2' is provided to face a central wall section 10b ', 10b of each section of the wall. prismatic protuberance 10 ', 10 of another section of side walls 2', 2.

En outre, la deuxième section de calage 4 est articulée de manière détachable à une des sections de paroi 9c, libre, de la section du socle de support 9. Elle est également reliée à une section supplémentaire 11, reliée à une arête longitudinale d'une section de paroi de protubérance prismatique 10c afin d'éviter qu'elle ne se détache trop facilement et donc accidentellement du flan. Cette section complémentaire 11 est uniquement une section de joint qui ne joue aucun rôle dans l'emballage selon l'invention. Bien entendu, la deuxième section de calage 4 peut également être articulée sur d'autres sections du flan. La section du socle de support 9 a été choisie en vue d'optimiser la surface occupée par l'emballage dans le flan selon l'invention. De même, la section supplémentaire 11 peut se trouver ailleurs si elle est nécessaire, tout comme elle pourrait ne pas être présente.In addition, the second wedging section 4 is detachably articulated to one of the free wall sections 9c of the section of the support base 9. It is also connected to an additional section 11, connected to a longitudinal edge of a prismatic protuberance wall section 10c to prevent it from being detached too easily and therefore accidentally from the blank. This complementary section 11 is only a section of joint which plays no role in the package according to the invention. Of course, the second wedging section 4 can also be articulated on other sections of the blank. The section of the support base 9 has been chosen in order to optimize the surface occupied by the packaging in the blank according to the invention. Likewise, the extra section 11 may be elsewhere if it is necessary, just as it might not be present.

Les figures 4 à 8 illustrent le montage de l'emballage selon l'invention.The Figures 4 to 8 illustrate the mounting of the package according to the invention.

Comme on peut le voir à la figure 4, la deuxième section de calage est détachée ainsi que la section supplémentaire 11.As can be seen at figure 4 , the second wedging section is detached as well as the additional section 11.

A la figure 5, la section de socle de support 9 a été repliée pour former le socle de support 9. La section de paroi 9c de la section du socle de support 9 a été repliée de façon à être en contact avec la paroi de base 1. De cette façon, la paroi de fond 9b se trouve à une troisième distance prédéterminée de la paroi de base 1 et est prévue pour y poser la bouteille 20. Il est bien entendu que l'arête de la section du socle de support 9 qui est en contact avec la paroi de base 1 peut comprendre des moyens de fixations constitués par exemple d'une saillie mâle 12 prévue pour être logée dans une encoche prédécoupée à la jointure 14 entre la paroi de base 1 et la section de paroi 3a de la première section de calage 3. Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée ici, la saillie 12 de la section de paroi 9c de la section du socle de base 9 est d'une forme particulière correspondant à la forme inversée du périmètre de la deuxième section de calage 4 afin d'optimiser la production de l'emballage selon l'invention.To the figure 5 the supporting pedestal section 9 has been folded to form the support pedestal 9. The wall section 9c of the support pedestal section 9 has been folded so as to contact the base wall 1. In this way, the bottom wall 9b is at a third predetermined distance from the base wall 1 and is provided for mounting the bottle 20. It is understood that the edge of the section of the support base 9 which is in contact with the base wall 1 may comprise fastening means consisting for example of a male projection 12 provided to be housed in a pre-cut notch at the joint 14 between the base wall 1 and the wall section 3a of the first section of the 3. In the embodiment illustrated here, the projection 12 of the wall section 9c of the base base section 9 is of a particular shape corresponding to the inverted shape of the perimeter of the second wedging section 4 so as to 'optimize the product tion of the package according to the invention.

En effet, dans la forme de réalisation préférentielle selon l'invention, la deuxième section de calage 4 est adjacente à la section de paroi 9c. Elles présentent donc une arête commune dont la forme de l'une sera inversée par rapport à celle de l'autre. Comme on l'a décrit précédemment, la deuxième section de calage 4 comprend des éléments de connexions 8,8,8',8' complémentaires des encoches 7,7,7',7' présentes dans la section de paroi centrale 10b des sections de protubérances prismatiques 10. Ces éléments de connexions 8,8,8',8' sont présents aux quatre coins de la deuxième section de calage 4. Au moins une arête de la deuxième section de calage 4 comprend donc un enfoncement outre les éléments de connexion qui sera avantageusement complémentaire d'une saillie 12 d'un élément adjacent. C'est le cas de la section de paroi 9c de la section du socle de support 9 qui comprend une saillie 12 à loger dans une encoche 14 prédécoupée dans l'arête 14 entre la paroi de base 1 et la section de paroi 3a de la première section de calage 3.Indeed, in the preferred embodiment according to the invention, the second wedging section 4 is adjacent to the wall section 9c. They therefore have a common edge whose shape of one will be reversed compared to that of the other. As previously described, the second wedging section 4 comprises connecting elements 8,8,8 ', 8' complementary to the notches 7,7,7 ', 7' present in the central wall section 10b of the sections These connecting elements 8,8,8 ', 8' are present at the four corners of the second wedging section 4. At least one edge of the second wedging section 4 therefore comprises a depression in addition to the elements of the connection which will be advantageously complementary to a projection 12 of an adjacent element. This is the case of the wall section 9c of the section of the support base 9 which comprises a projection 12 to be housed in a pre-cut notch 14 in the edge 14 between the base wall 1 and the wall section 3a of the first wedging section 3.

Sur cette même figure, la première section de calage 3 est partiellement repliée. La section de paroi 3c de la première section de calage 3 est prévue pour être mise en contact avec la section de paroi 9a de la section du socle de support 9. Dans une forme de réalisation, des bandes autocollantes peuvent être présentes soit sur la paroi 9a ou 9c du socle de support, soit sur la paroi 3c ou 3a, du côté interne, du premier dispositif de calage 3 afin de coller ensemble ces parois et de simplifier le montage du socle de support 9 et de la première paroi de centrage 3. Dans la forme de réalisation préférentielle, la paroi 3c comprend une saillie 16 prévue pour être glissée dans une encoche 17 située entre la section de paroi de fond 9b et la section de paroi 9a de la section du socle de support 9. Bien entendu, d'autres moyens de fixation que la saillie 16 à glisser dans l'encoche 17 peuvent être prévus, par exemple, comme moyens de fixation, on peut prévoir une bande adhésive, une bande gommée, de la colle froide ou de la colle thermofusible.In this same figure, the first wedging section 3 is partially folded. The wall section 3c of the first wedging section 3 is intended to be brought into contact with the wall section 9a of the section of the support base 9. In one embodiment, self-adhesive strips may be present either on the wall 9a or 9c of the support base, either on the wall 3c or 3a, on the internal side, of the first wedging device 3 in order to bond these walls together and to simplify the mounting of the support base 9 and the first centering wall 3 In the preferred embodiment, the wall 3c comprises a projection 16 adapted to be slid into a notch 17 located between the bottom wall section 9b and the wall section 9a of the support base section 9. Of course, other fixing means that the projection 16 to slide in the notch 17 may be provided, for example, as fastening means, there may be an adhesive tape, a gummed tape, cold glue or hot melt glue.

Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée, deux pattes 15, situées de part et d'autre de la section de la première paroi de calage 3b, sont prévues pour être repliées et entrer en contact avec l'arête 13 entre la section de paroi latérale 2,2' et la paroi de base. De cette façon, les pattes 15 contribuent au maintien de la rigidité de l'emballage.In the illustrated embodiment, two lugs 15, located on either side of the section of the first wedging wall 3b, are provided to be folded and to contact the edge 13 between the side wall section 2 , 2 'and the base wall. In this way, the tabs 15 contribute to maintaining the rigidity of the package.

Comme mentionné précédemment, et comme illustré sur toutes les figures, l'ouverture 5 est entourée d'une circonférence 18. De la circonférence 18 s'étendent, vers l'ouverture 5 une série de découpes 19. Ces découpes sont prévues pour être repliées, comme on peut le voir aux figures 5 et suivantes afin d'ajuster le diamètre de l'ouverture 5 au diamètre de la bouteille à emballer.As mentioned above, and as illustrated in all the figures, the opening 5 is surrounded by a circumference 18. From the circumference 18 extend towards the opening 5 a series of cuts 19. These cuts are intended to be folded as can be seen in figures 5 and following in order to adjust the diameter of the opening 5 to the diameter of the bottle to be packaged.

A la figure 6, la première section de calage 3 a été repliée au dessus de la paroi de fond et forme le premier dispositif de calage muni d'une ouverture 5 prévue pour loger le fond d'une bouteille. Trois des quatre sections de protubérances prismatiques 10,10' sont repliées et forment trois protubérances prismatiques 10,10'. Comme on peut le voir, la section de paroi adjacente 10c des sections de protubérances prismatiques 10,10' a été repliée vers l'intérieur sur les parois latérales 2,2' et fixée à la paroi latérale 2,2' par exemple au moyen d'une bande autocollante, ou d'autres moyens de fixation comme un emboîtement mâle femelle ou analogue, par exemple, une bande gommée, de la colle froide ou de la colle thermofusible.To the figure 6 , the first wedging section 3 has been folded over the bottom wall and forms the first wedging device provided with an opening 5 provided for housing the bottom of a bottle. Three of the four sections of prismatic protuberances 10, 10 'are folded and form three prismatic protuberances 10, 10'. As can be seen, the adjacent wall section 10c of the prismatic protrusion sections 10, 10 'has been folded inwardly on the side walls 2,2' and attached to the side wall 2,2 ', for example by means of a self-adhesive tape, or other fastening means such as a female male socket or the like, for example, a gummed tape, cold glue or hot melt glue.

Dans une variante, la section de paroi adjacente 10c pourrait ^^etre constituée de courtes pattes à fixer sur les parois latérales 2,2'.Alternatively, the adjacent wall section 10c could be made of short tabs to be attached to the side walls 2,2 '.

En outre, lors du pliage de la section de protubérances prismatiques 10,10', la section de paroi 10c,10'c dévoile des saillies 24 qui d'une part facilitent le pliage de la section de protubérances prismatiques et d'autre part augmentent la surface de contact entre la paroi latérale 2,2' et la section de paroi 10c,10'c de la section de protubérance prismatique 10,10'.In addition, during the folding of the section of prismatic protuberances 10, 10 ', the wall section 10c, 10'c reveals projections 24 which on the one hand facilitate the folding of the section of prismatic protuberances and on the other hand increase the contact surface between the side wall 2,2 'and the wall section 10c, 10'c of the prismatic protrusion section 10,10'.

La section de paroi centrale 10b de la section de protubérance prismatique 10 comprend les moyens de fixation 7,7 mentionnés, par exemple, dans la description de la figure 1. Comme on peut le voir ici, les protubérances prismatiques internes 10 sont de section transversale triangulaire et ce sont elles qui portent les éléments de connexion complémentaire 7,7,7',7' de ceux présents aux quatre coins 8,8,8',8' de la deuxième paroi de centrage 4. Les éléments de connexion complémentaires 7,7,7',7' susdits sont disposés l'un au dessus de l'autre, à une distance prédéterminée l'une de l'autre, pour ajuster un placement de ladite deuxième paroi de centrage à une hauteur prédéterminée correspondant à un site de rétrécissement du goulot de ladite bouteille.The central wall section 10b of the prismatic protrusion section 10 comprises the fixing means 7,7 mentioned, for example, in the description of the figure 1 . As can be seen here, the internal prismatic protuberances 10 are of triangular cross-section and they carry the complementary connection elements 7,7,7 ', 7' of those present at the four corners 8,8,8 ', 8 'of the second centering wall 4. The complementary connecting elements 7.7,7', 7 'above are arranged one above the other, at a predetermined distance from one another, for adjusting a placement of said second centering wall at a predetermined height corresponding to a narrowing site of the neck of said bottle.

Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée, chaque protubérance prismatique interne 10,10' présente une hauteur substantiellement égale à la hauteur dudit emballage diminuée de la première distance prédéterminée, en tenant compte de l'épaisseur du carton, c'est-à-dire la hauteur à laquelle la première paroi de centrage 3 est située par rapport à la paroi de base 1. De manière générale, il est avantageux que chaque protubérance prismatique interne 10,10' présente une hauteur substantiellement égale à la hauteur dudit emballage diminuée de ladite première ou de ladite première distance prédéterminée correspondant à la hauteur dudit socle de support 9 ou de la première paroi de centrage 3 lorsqu'ils sont présents.In the illustrated embodiment, each internal prismatic protrusion 10, 10 'has a height substantially equal to the height of said package decreased by the first predetermined distance, taking into account the thickness of the carton, i.e. height at which the first centering wall 3 is located with respect to the base wall 1. In general, it is advantageous that each internal prismatic protrusion 10, 10 'has a height substantially equal to the height of said reduced package of said first or said first predetermined distance corresponding to the height of said support base 9 or the first centering wall 3 when present.

A la figure 7, une des parois latérales 2' est repliée vers le haut de façon que l'arête inférieure de la section de paroi centrale 10b,10'b des protubérances prismatiques interne 10,10' repose sur la première paroi de centrage 3b. La bouteille 20 est logée dans l'ouverture 5 et repose sur la paroi de fond 9b (non visible).To the figure 7 one of the side walls 2 'is folded upwards so that the lower edge of the central wall section 10b, 10'b of the internal prismatic protuberances 10, 10' rests on the first centering wall 3b. The bottle 20 is housed in the opening 5 and rests on the bottom wall 9b (not visible).

La deuxième paroi de centrage 4 doit encore être enfilée sur le goulot de la bouteille 20 par l'intermédiaire de l'orifice 6. Comme pour l'ouverture 5 de la première paroi de centrage 3, l'ouverture 6 de la deuxième paroi de centrage est entourée d'une circonférence 21. De la circonférence 21 s'étendent, vers l'ouverture 6 une série de découpes 22. Ces découpes 22 sont prévues pour être repliées afin d'ajuster le diamètre de l'ouverture 6 au diamètre du goulot de la bouteille à emballer.The second centering wall 4 must still be threaded onto the neck of the bottle 20 via the orifice 6. As for the opening 5 of the first centering wall 3, the opening 6 of the second wall of centering is surrounded by a circumference 21. From the circumference 21 extend towards the opening 6 a series of cutouts 22. These cutouts 22 are provided to be folded in order to adjust the diameter of the opening 6 to the diameter of the bottleneck of the bottle to be packaged.

Ensuite, lorsque le goulot de la bouteille 20 aura été placé dans l'ouverture 6 de la deuxième paroi de centrage 4, les éléments de connexion 8,8,8',8' seront reliés aux éléments de connexion complémentaire 7,7,7',7'. Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée, les éléments de connexion 8,8,8',8' sont des saillies aux quatre coins de la deuxième paroi de centrage 4. Lorsque les deux parois latérales 2,2' sont repliées vers le haut, les éléments de connexions sont insérés dans les encoches 7,7,7',7' présentes sur la paroi centrale 10b,10'b des protubérances prismatiques 10,10'. Ces protubérances prismatiques internes 10,10' étant solidaires des parois latérales 2,2', elles sont maintenues ensemble par l'intermédiaire de la deuxième paroi de centrage 4. Bien entendu diverses alternatives de moyens de fixations peuvent être envisagées. Par exemple, la deuxième paroi de centrage pourrait être uniquement enfilée sur le goulot de la bouteille sans fixation directe ou indirecte aux parois latérales 2,2' et les parois latérales 2,2' peuvent être maintenues ensemble par une bande adhésive ceinturant l'emballage selon l'invention ou par le carton de conditionnement ou de présentation 23 comme on peut aisément le voir à la figure 8. Il pourrait également être envisageable que la paroi centrale, par exemple 10b, de chaque protubérance prismatique interne, par exemple 10, d'une des parois latérale, par exemple 2, comprenne un élément mâle à insérer dans un élément femelle de connexion, complémentaire à l'élément mâle, l'élément femelle étant présent sur la paroi centrale, par exemple 10'b, de chaque protubérance prismatique, par exemple 10', de l'autre paroi latérale, par exemple 2'.Then, when the neck of the bottle 20 has been placed in the opening 6 of the second centering wall 4, the connection elements 8,8,8 ', 8' will be connected to the complementary connecting elements 7,7,7 ', 7'. In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting elements 8,8,8 ', 8' are projections at the four corners of the second centering wall 4. When the two side walls 2,2 'are folded upwards, the connecting elements are inserted into the notches 7,7,7 ', 7' present on the central wall 10b, 10'b prismatic protuberances 10,10 '. These internal prismatic protuberances 10, 10 'being integral with the lateral walls 2, 2', they are held together by means of the second centering wall 4. Naturally, various alternatives of fixing means can be envisaged. For example, the second centering wall could be only threaded on the neck of the bottle without direct or indirect attachment to the side walls 2,2 'and the side walls 2,2' can be held together by an adhesive tape surrounding the package according to the invention or by the carton of packaging or presentation 23 as can easily be seen at the figure 8 . It could also be possible for the central wall, for example 10b, of each internal prismatic protrusion, for example 10, of one of the side walls, for example 2, to comprise a male element to be inserted into a female connection element, complementary to the male element, the female element being present on the central wall, for example 10'b, of each prismatic protrusion, for example 10 ', of the other side wall, for example 2'.

Dans une forme de réalisation particulièrement avantageuse, le flan selon l'invention est fourni avec une boîte de présentation ou de conditionnement d'une ou de plusieurs bouteilles. De cette façon, l'adresse du destinataire sera aisément inscriptible et de plus le contenu reste masqué lors de la réception du colis susdit.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the blank according to the invention is provided with a presentation or packaging box of one or more bottles. In this way, the recipient's address will be easily writable and moreover the content remains hidden when receiving the aforementioned package.

Il est bien entendu que la présente invention n'est en aucune façon limitée aux formes de réalisations décrites ci-dessus et que bien des modifications peuvent y être apportées sans sortir du cadre des revendications annexées. Par exemple, il est également prévu selon l'invention que les protubérances prismatiques internes 10 présentent, lorsqu'elles sont repliées une ligne de contact avec la bouteille de façon à ce que outre rigidifier l'emballage et permettre que la bouteille soit entourée d'une couche d'air la protégeant de chocs pouvant survenir, les protubérances prismatiques internes jouent également le rôle de dispositif de calage. De plus, l'emballage selon l'invention est prévu pour être assemblé manuellement, mais il est également compris dans la portée de l'invention que l'emballage soit réalisé par une ligne industrielle automatisée de production d'emballages, avec ou sans remplissage de ceux-ci.It is understood that the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described above and that many modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims. For example, it is also provided according to the invention that the inner prismatic protuberances 10 have, when folded a line of contact with the bottle so that further stiffen the package and allow the bottle to be surrounded by a layer of air protecting it from shocks can occur, the internal prismatic protrusions also play the role of wedging device. In addition, the packaging according to the invention is intended to be assembled manually, but it is also within the scope of the invention that the packaging is made by an automated industrial production line of packaging, with or without filling of these.

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  1. Packaging for a bottle (20), produced from a blank, folded and cropped, comprising:
    - a base wall (1),
    - at least two lateral walls (2, 2') opposite each other and hinged on the said base wall (1), in a position folded upwards,
    - fixing means (8, 8', 7, 7') arranged to hold together the said at least two opposite lateral walls (2, 2') in the direction folded upwards,
    - a first wedging device (3) and a second wedging device (4), each wedging device issuing from a wedging section (3, 4) of the said blank and being arranged to wedge the bottle between the base wall (1) and the said at least two lateral walls (2, 2') in the folded-upwards position,
    characterised in that the said wedging device (3) comprises a first centring wall (3b) arranged above the said base wall (1) at a first predetermined distance therefrom and provided with an opening (5) of adjustable size provided for housing a bottom of a bottle (20), and in that the said second wedging device (4) comprises a second centring wall (4) arranged above the said base wall (1), at a second predetermined distance therefrom, and provided with an orifice (6) of adjustable size provided for housing a neck of a bottle (20), the said fixing means comprising connection elements (8, 8') carried by the said second centring wall (4) and complementary connection elements (7, 7') disposed one above the other, at a predetermined distance from each other, on the said lateral walls (2, 2'), for adjusting a placement of the said second centring wall (4) at a predetermined height corresponding to a narrowing site of the neck of the said bottle (20).
  2. Package according to claim 1, also comprising a support pedestal (9) comprising the said base wall (1) and a bottom wall (9b) that is arranged above the said base wall (1), at a third predetermined distance therefrom, and on which the said bottle (20) is placed.
  3. Package according to claim 2 or 3, in which each lateral wall (2, 2') comprises a series of internal prismatic protuberances (10, 10') extending from the lateral wall (2, 2') towards the inside of the said package.
  4. Package according to claim 3, in which the said internal prismatic protuberances (10, 10') have at least one line of contact with the said bottle (20) and form a third wedging device (10, 10').
  5. Package according to claim 3 or 4, in which the internal prismatic protuberances (10, 10') have a triangular cross-section.
  6. Package according to claim 3, in which the said complementary connection elements (7, 7') of the said at least two lateral walls (2, 2') are carried by internal prismatic protuberances (10, 10') extending from each lateral wall towards the outside of the said package.
  7. Package according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the said fixing means (7, 7', 8, 8') comprise a box (23) for packing or presenting one or more packages according to one of claims 1 to 6, which envelopes and holds the said at least two opposite lateral walls (2, 2') in their folded-upward position.
  8. Blank for producing by folding a package according to one of claims 1 to 7, comprising:
    - a base wall section (1) comprising at least four sides opposite in pairs,
    - at least a first (2) and second (2') lateral wall section (2, 2') opposite each other and articulated by a bottom edge on a first side and on a second side opposite to the said first side of the said base wall (1) and designed to be folded upwards and to form two lateral walls (2, 2') of the said package, and
    - at least a first and second section (3, 4) for wedging the said bottle (20) connected to a section of the said blank in an articulated and/or detachable fashion,
    characterised in that the said first wedging section (3) comprises a wall section (3b) provided with an opening (5) designed to house a bottle bottom and in that the said second wedging section (4) comprises an orifice (6) provided for housing the neck of a bottle as well as connection means (8, 8'), the said first and second lateral wall sections (2, 2') comprising connection elements (7, 7') complementary to the connection elements (8 and 8'), the said complementary connection elements (7, 7') being disposed at a predetermined distance from each other in order to adjust a distance at which the second centring wall section (4) will be disposed with respect to the said base wall section (1) when the package is in the assembled position.
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