EP2384304B1 - Method for packaging dispensing units - Google Patents

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EP2384304B1
EP2384304B1 EP09801474.9A EP09801474A EP2384304B1 EP 2384304 B1 EP2384304 B1 EP 2384304B1 EP 09801474 A EP09801474 A EP 09801474A EP 2384304 B1 EP2384304 B1 EP 2384304B1
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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
    • B65D73/00—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
    • B65D73/0078—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card
    • B65D73/0085—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card within a window, hole or cut-out portion
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/0087—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks for samples
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/02—Scent flasks, e.g. with evaporator
    • 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
    • B65D2221/00—Small packaging specially adapted for product samples, single-use packages or échantillons
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/62—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for stacks of articles; for special arrangements of groups of articles

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  • the present invention relates to a packaging method for beneficially packaging dispensing assemblies, each dispensing assembly combining a fluid dispenser and a package in which the dispenser is inserted.
  • a distribution set may find a preferred application in the field of perfumery, or else cosmetics, as a sample distributed generally free of charge to buyers in specialized stores.
  • the dispenser comprises a tank of very low capacity associated with a plug or a dispensing member such as a pump.
  • FR-2,862,614 which describes a dispensing assembly comprising a fluid dispenser of generally cylindrical general shape associated with a package defining two separate flaps connected by a slice forming a passage through which is engaged the fluid dispenser.
  • the loop is formed by two incisions at the wafer to define a strip which is shaped to form the loop for the fluid dispenser. Therefore, when the package is closed, the slice has an unsightly window whose user does not see the utility directly.
  • the two flaps and the slice are articulated in the manner of a book cover so that the two flaps are arranged substantially parallel to the closed state.
  • this document FR-2,862,614 discloses a packaging process for packaging several distribution sets more or less compactly.
  • the packaging method recommends inserting the dispensing units into each other in the manner of cups or pots. Specifically, a dispensing assembly is inserted between the two flaps of another dispensing assembly until the wafer contacts the dispenser of the other assembly.
  • the other distribution sets are inserted in the same way, so that the distributors are arranged side by side with the same orientation and the flaps are superimposed, but offset, on either side of the row of distributors.
  • this method of packaging has the disadvantage that several flaps or parts of flaps extend freely with no distributor between them, so that they are particularly fragile, especially when bending at their corners. Consequently, all the distribution sets thus conditioned are not exactly in the same condition, since the last nested packaging sets have their flaps which are more fragile. As a result, the latter distribution sets are often damaged and unusable.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by defining a new type of set of distribution which is simple to manufacture and which allows a particularly advantageous packaging with which the risks of deterioration are particularly minimal. Another object of the present invention is to minimize the production costs of the distribution assembly, especially with regard to printing costs.
  • the present invention uses a dispensing assembly comprising a fluid dispenser of generally cylindrical general shape, and a package defining a housing for the dispenser and a single side flap which extends from one side of the housing from a lower side edge of the housing, so that the housing projects entirely from one side of the plane defined by the flap.
  • the assembly comprises only one lateral flap defining a plane from which is formed a housing containing the fluid dispenser.
  • the housing has a substantially square cross-section of U-side, the flap having a height parallel to the lower side edge and a width perpendicular to the edge, the width corresponding substantially to a multiple of U.
  • the housing comprises locking means for holding the dispenser in the housing and a window through which most of the dispenser is visible.
  • the dispenser is widely visible inside the two flaps, but it is practically not visible when the shutters are closed on themselves.
  • the package is formed from a single sheet folded on itself so that the flap is formed by the superposition of two strips of sheet and the housing is formed by a sheet loop. closed on itself.
  • the housing can thus be in the form of a case in which the dispenser is perfectly maintained.
  • the window of the case can be very large so that the case covers only the two opposite ends of the dispenser leaving most of it visible.
  • Another advantage is that one can use a sheet having a low basis weight, since the rigidity of the side flap comes mainly from the superposition of the sheet strips (possibly reinforced by the presence of glue or welding), and not just the intrinsic rigidity of the sheet.
  • the sheet is printed on only one of these faces. Indeed, it is not necessary to print its other face, since the sheet is folded on itself, and that this face is not visible.
  • the invention defines a method of packaging distribution assemblies as defined above, comprising forming a group of n distribution assemblies arranged so that the shutters are stacked and the housings aligned side by side and oriented in the Same direction. In this way, the dispensers are still visible through the large windows in their respective homes.
  • n corresponds substantially to I / U.
  • the U side of the housing can measure 1 cm
  • the width of the flap can then be set at 4 cm
  • the method comprises forming a row consisting of two identical groups arranged in a head-to-tail relationship so that the stacked flaps of one group extend above the aligned housings of the other group, and conversely, so that all dwellings are aligned side by side, but oriented differently from one group to another.
  • n is equal to the multiple of U of the flap, and that this multiple is for example 4
  • the row comprises 2 groups of 4 distribution sets arranged head spades with the windows of the 4 homes of the first group oriented upwards and the windows of the 4 dwellings of the other group arranged down. With this arrangement, the flaps do not protrude laterally beyond the dwellings in a row.
  • the width of the flaps corresponds to 4 times the U-side and there are 4 distribution sets per group, the free lateral edge of the most advanced distribution assembly does not protrude beyond the housing of the last distribution set.
  • the width of the flaps is less than nxU.
  • packaging method of the present invention is directly related to the particular design of the dispensing assembly with a single side flap.
  • FIG. 1 we see a flat sheet 1 which will be used to make a package E.
  • the flat sheet 1 comprises several strips 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of different widths.
  • the height of the strips is identical, corresponding to the height of the sheet 1.
  • the strips are connected together by fold lines 24, 45, 56, 36 which will form edges, substantially at right angles, when the package E will be in its final form.
  • the fold line 24 connects the band 2 to the band 4, the line 45 connects the band 4 to the band 5, the line 56 connects the band 5 to the band 6, and the line 36 connects the band 3 to the band 6
  • the band 5 is interrupted by a large window 7 where the lateral edges extend even on the adjacent strips 4 and 6.
  • the band 5 is cut into two end portions situated on both sides.
  • the strips 5 and 6 are provided with 2 pairs of parallel incisions which extend perpendicularly and straddle the fold line 56. Each pair of incisions will form a cleat of the blocking 8, as will be seen below with reference to figure 2 .
  • the width of the strips 4, 5 and 6 is substantially identical.
  • the width of these bands is designated U, as unit. U can be roughly 1 cm.
  • the strip 2 here has a width of 4 U and the strip 3 has a width of 5 U. This is only an example of non-limiting embodiment, and one could have chosen other values for the width of the strip 2 and the strip 3.
  • the strip 2 may have a width of 5 U and the strip 3 a width of 6 U.
  • the sheet 1 is printed on only one of these faces, the other side remaining unprinted. On the figure 1 , the printed side is the underside not visible. Thus, the printing of the package is not expensive, unlike that of the distribution set of the document FR-2,862,614 .
  • the end-mounted dispenser assembly is seen, that is, with the sheet 1 folded appropriately to form the package E.
  • the sheet 1 has been folded at each of its fold lines 24, 45, 56 and 36 so as to fold the sheet 1 on itself by bringing the strip 2 in superposition of the strip 3.
  • the band 3 is located below and that the band 2 is located above the band 3.
  • the free lateral edges of the strips 2 and 3 are strictly aligned to give a suitable finishing appearance.
  • the two strips 2 and 3 are connected together, for example by gluing, heat sealing, etc.
  • the strips 4, 5 and 6 they now form a housing L of substantially square section of side U.
  • the housing L can be considered as forming a loop of closed leaf on itself defining internally a case substantially cylinder in which the fluid dispenser is arranged in a particularly stable manner, since maintained throughout its length.
  • the strip 6 is perpendicular and vertical
  • the strip 5 is parallel, but offset by a distance U
  • the strip 4 is not visible, but perpendicular.
  • the housing L protrudes upwards from the plane formed by the flap V.
  • the flap V is connected to the housing L by a lower lateral edge of the housing which is nothing other than the 24.
  • the housing L projects only one side of the flap V.
  • the flap (V) has a height H which is that of the sheet 1 and a width l which corresponds to a multiple of U, namely 4U. Another multiple can be chosen without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • a fluid dispenser D is disposed within the housing L which forms a kind of case having a large window 7 through which most of the dispenser D is visible. Only the two opposite ends of the distributor D are covered by the two segments of the strip 5.
  • the fluid dispenser D is generally of substantially cylindrical shape, advantageously circular, and comprises a reservoir R of fluid product of small capacity associated with a plug or a dispensing member, such as a pump P fixed on the tank R with a fixing F.
  • the pump P comprises a spray orifice O. It can be seen in particular on the figure 3 that the dispenser D is almost entirely visible through the window 7.
  • two small tabs 38 are used which extend into the housing L at both ends of the distributor D.
  • each distributor has a width l which is four times greater than the U-side of the housing L.
  • Each group thus comprises four distribution assemblies arranged so that their flaps V are superimposed with an offset and that their houses L are arranged side by side and oriented in the same direction.
  • the distribution assemblies of the left group have their flaps V which extend above the housings L.
  • the locking tabs 8 are all oriented in the same direction.
  • the flaps V extend below and the housings are oriented differently, as evidenced by the arrangement of the locking tabs 8.
  • the four distribution sets of the left group present the same orientation, and the four distribution sets of the right group also have the same distribution, which is, however, reversed compared to that of the left group.
  • the two groups are arranged head to tail.
  • the housing is oriented differently from one group to another, all the housing in the row are perfectly aligned, only the reversed orientation of the cleats 8 to note that they do not have the same layout.
  • the flap V are distributed in a strictly equal manner on each side of the row of housing L, with four flaps V on each side.
  • An interesting feature is that the shutter of the dispenser assembly that is in contact with the other group does not extend beyond the housing of the last dispensing assembly. In other words, the flaps do not protrude beyond the dwellings in a row. More specifically, the free lateral edge of the end flaps is aligned with the outer side of the end housings. This is clearly visible on the figure 6 . This characteristic comes directly from the fact that the width of the shutters corresponds to a multiple on the side of the square dwellings, and that the number of distribution sets in each group is equal to this same multiple. In this case, this multiple is 4.
  • the width of a flap corresponds to four times the side of the housing so that it extends over four housings and stops in alignment with the outer edge of the last housing. This provides a perfectly compact packaging so the four corners are defined only by the housing, not by the projecting edges of the flaps, as is the case in the aforementioned document of the prior art.
  • n is the multiple of U corresponding to the width l of the shutter.

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La présente invention concerne un procédé de conditionnement permettant de conditionner de manière avantageuse des ensembles de distribution, chaque ensemble de distribution combinant un distributeur de produit fluide et un emballage dans lequel le distributeur est inséré. Un tel ensemble de distribution peut trouver une application privilégiée dans le domaine de la parfumerie, ou encore de la cosmétique, en tant qu'échantillon distribué généralement gratuitement aux acheteurs dans des magasins spécialisés. Le distributeur comprend un réservoir de très faible capacité associé à un bouchon ou à un organe de distribution tel qu'une pompe.The present invention relates to a packaging method for beneficially packaging dispensing assemblies, each dispensing assembly combining a fluid dispenser and a package in which the dispenser is inserted. Such a distribution set may find a preferred application in the field of perfumery, or else cosmetics, as a sample distributed generally free of charge to buyers in specialized stores. The dispenser comprises a tank of very low capacity associated with a plug or a dispensing member such as a pump.

Dans l'art antérieur, on connaît déjà le document FR-2 862 614 qui décrit un ensemble de distribution comprenant un distributeur de produit fluide de forme générale sensiblement cylindrique associé à un emballage définissant deux volets séparés reliés par une tranche formant un passant à travers lequel est engagé le distributeur de produit fluide. Le passant est formé par deux incisions au niveau de la tranche pour délimiter une bande qui est conformée de manière à former le passant pour le distributeur de produit fluide. Par conséquent, lorsque l'emballage est fermé, la tranche présente une fenêtre inesthétique dont l'utilisateur ne voit pas directement l'utilité. Les deux volets et la tranche sont articulés à la manière d'une couverture de livre de sorte que les deux volets sont disposés de manière sensiblement parallèles à l'état fermé. Ceci n'est cependant pas tout à fait exact, étant donné que les bords latéraux libres des volets ont tendance à venir en contact alors que leurs bords opposés reliés à la tranche sont séparés étant donné que le distributeur de produit fluide est disposé entre eux. Cela confère ainsi à l'ensemble de distribution une section plus ou moins triangulaire qui n'est pas réellement esthétique. D'autre part, un tel ensemble de distribution est particulièrement coûteux à réaliser, étant donné qu'il faut imprimer sur les deux faces. En d'autres termes, l'emballage est réalisé à partir d'une seule feuille qui est pliée pour former les deux volets et la tranche, mais cette feuille doit être imprimée sur les deux côtés pour produire un effet esthétique convenable. Un autre problème avec cet ensemble de distribution est que le passant servant à maintenir le distributeur présente une largeur très faible, de sorte que le distributeur n'est pas maintenu correctement et peut pivoter autour du passant. Il peut ainsi arriver de perdre le distributeur lorsque l'on ouvre l'emballage.In the prior art, the document is already known FR-2,862,614 which describes a dispensing assembly comprising a fluid dispenser of generally cylindrical general shape associated with a package defining two separate flaps connected by a slice forming a passage through which is engaged the fluid dispenser. The loop is formed by two incisions at the wafer to define a strip which is shaped to form the loop for the fluid dispenser. Therefore, when the package is closed, the slice has an unsightly window whose user does not see the utility directly. The two flaps and the slice are articulated in the manner of a book cover so that the two flaps are arranged substantially parallel to the closed state. This is not entirely correct, however, since the free lateral edges of the flaps tend to come into contact while their opposite edges connected to the wafer are separated as the fluid dispenser is disposed between them. This thus gives the distribution assembly a more or less triangular section that is not really aesthetic. On the other hand, such a dispensing assembly is particularly expensive to produce, since it is necessary to print on both sides. In other words, the packaging is made from a single sheet that is folded to form the two flaps and the wafer, but this sheet has to be printed on both sides to produce a suitable aesthetic effect. Another problem with this dispensing assembly is that the passer for holding the dispenser has a very small width, so that the dispenser is not held properly and can rotate around the passer. It can happen to lose the distributor when opening the package.

D'autre part, ce document FR-2 862 614 décrit un procédé de conditionnement permettant de conditionner plusieurs ensembles de distribution de manière plus ou moins compacte. Le procédé de conditionnement préconise d'insérer les ensembles de distribution les uns dans les autres à la manière de gobelets ou de pots. Plus précisément, un ensemble de distribution est inséré entre les deux volets d'un autre ensemble de distribution jusqu'à ce que la tranche vienne en contact du distributeur de l'autre ensemble. Les autres ensembles de distribution sont insérés de la même manière, de sorte que les distributeurs sont disposés côte à côte avec la même orientation et les volets sont superposés, mais décalés, de part et d'autre de la rangée de distributeurs. Toutefois, ce procédé de conditionnement présente l'inconvénient que plusieurs volets ou parties de volets s'étendent librement avec aucun distributeur entre eux, de sorte qu'ils sont particulièrement fragiles, notamment au pliage au niveau de leurs coins. Par conséquent, tous les ensembles de distribution ainsi conditionnés ne sont pas exactement dans la même condition, puisque les ensembles de conditionnement emboîtés en dernier ont leurs volets qui sont plus fragiles. Il s'ensuit que ces derniers ensembles de distribution sont souvent abîmés et inutilisables.On the other hand, this document FR-2,862,614 discloses a packaging process for packaging several distribution sets more or less compactly. The packaging method recommends inserting the dispensing units into each other in the manner of cups or pots. Specifically, a dispensing assembly is inserted between the two flaps of another dispensing assembly until the wafer contacts the dispenser of the other assembly. The other distribution sets are inserted in the same way, so that the distributors are arranged side by side with the same orientation and the flaps are superimposed, but offset, on either side of the row of distributors. However, this method of packaging has the disadvantage that several flaps or parts of flaps extend freely with no distributor between them, so that they are particularly fragile, especially when bending at their corners. Consequently, all the distribution sets thus conditioned are not exactly in the same condition, since the last nested packaging sets have their flaps which are more fragile. As a result, the latter distribution sets are often damaged and unusable.

On connaît également les documents US-4 562 922 et EP-0 897 874 qui décrivent des emballages comprenant un logement et un volet latéral. Ces emballages ne sont pas conçus pour être conditionnés ensemble de manière compacte et sans risque de les abîmer.The documents are also known U.S. 4,562,922 and EP-0 897 874 which describe packages comprising a housing and a side flap. These packages are not designed to be packaged together in a compact manner and without risk of damaging them.

La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients précités de l'art antérieur en définissant un nouveau type d'ensemble de distribution qui est simple à fabriquer et qui permet un conditionnement particulièrement avantageux avec lequel les risques de détérioration sont particulièrement minimes. Un autre but de la présente invention est de réduire au maximum les coûts de production de l'ensemble de distribution, notamment en ce qui concerne les coûts d'impression.The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by defining a new type of set of distribution which is simple to manufacture and which allows a particularly advantageous packaging with which the risks of deterioration are particularly minimal. Another object of the present invention is to minimize the production costs of the distribution assembly, especially with regard to printing costs.

Pour ce faire, la présente invention utilise un ensemble de distribution comprenant un distributeur de produit fluide de forme générale sensiblement cylindrique, et un emballage définissant un logement pour le distributeur et un volet latéral unique qui s'étend d'un côté du logement à partir d'un bord latéral inférieur du logement, de sorte que le logement fait saillie entièrement d'un seul côté du plan défini par le volet. Contrairement à l'ensemble de distribution du document de l'art antérieur précité, l'ensemble ne comprend qu'un seul volet latéral définissant un plan à partir duquel est formé un logement contenant le distributeur de produit fluide.To do this, the present invention uses a dispensing assembly comprising a fluid dispenser of generally cylindrical general shape, and a package defining a housing for the dispenser and a single side flap which extends from one side of the housing from a lower side edge of the housing, so that the housing projects entirely from one side of the plane defined by the flap. In contrast to the distribution assembly of the document of the aforementioned prior art, the assembly comprises only one lateral flap defining a plane from which is formed a housing containing the fluid dispenser.

Le logement présente une section transversale sensiblement carrée de côté U, le volet présentant une hauteur parallèle au bord latéral inférieur et une largeur perpendiculaire au bord, la largeur correspondant sensiblement à un multiple de U. Cette caractéristique qui semble de prime abord anodine s'avère cependant particulièrement avantageuse au niveau du conditionnement de l'ensemble de distribution, comme on le verra ci-après en référence au procédé de conditionnement selon l'invention.The housing has a substantially square cross-section of U-side, the flap having a height parallel to the lower side edge and a width perpendicular to the edge, the width corresponding substantially to a multiple of U. This feature seems primitive at first sight however particularly advantageous in the packaging of the dispensing assembly, as will be seen hereinafter with reference to the packaging method according to the invention.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux, le logement comprend des moyens de blocage pour maintenir le distributeur dans le logement et une fenêtre à travers laquelle la majeure partie du distributeur est visible. Dans le document de l'art antérieur précité, le distributeur est largement visible à l'intérieur des deux volets, mais il n'est pratiquement pas visible lorsque les volets sont refermés sur eux-mêmes.In another advantageous aspect, the housing comprises locking means for holding the dispenser in the housing and a window through which most of the dispenser is visible. In the aforementioned prior art document, the dispenser is widely visible inside the two flaps, but it is practically not visible when the shutters are closed on themselves.

Selon une forme de réalisation particulièrement pratique, l'emballage est formé à partir d'une feuille unique pliée sur elle-même de sorte que le volet est formé par la superposition de deux bandes de feuille et le logement est formé par une boucle de feuille refermée sur elle-même. Le logement peut ainsi se présenter sous la forme d'un étui dans lequel le distributeur est parfaitement maintenu. La fenêtre de l'étui peut être très grande de sorte que l'étui ne recouvre que les deux extrémités opposées du distributeur en laissant sa majeure partie visible. Un autre avantage provenant est que l'on peut utiliser une feuille présentant un grammage faible, étant donné que la rigidité du volet latéral provient principalement de la superposition des bandes de feuille (éventuellement renforcée par la présence de colle ou d'une soudure), et non pas uniquement de la rigidité intrinsèque de la feuille.According to a particularly practical embodiment, the package is formed from a single sheet folded on itself so that the flap is formed by the superposition of two strips of sheet and the housing is formed by a sheet loop. closed on itself. The housing can thus be in the form of a case in which the dispenser is perfectly maintained. The window of the case can be very large so that the case covers only the two opposite ends of the dispenser leaving most of it visible. Another advantage is that one can use a sheet having a low basis weight, since the rigidity of the side flap comes mainly from the superposition of the sheet strips (possibly reinforced by the presence of glue or welding), and not just the intrinsic rigidity of the sheet.

Selon une autre caractéristique intéressante, la feuille est imprimée uniquement sur une de ces faces. En effet, il n'est pas nécessaire d'imprimer son autre face, puisque la feuille est repliée sur elle-même, et que cette face n'est de ce fait pas visible.According to another interesting feature, the sheet is printed on only one of these faces. Indeed, it is not necessary to print its other face, since the sheet is folded on itself, and that this face is not visible.

L'invention définit un procédé de conditionnement d'ensembles de distribution tel que défini ci-dessus, comprenant de former un groupe de n ensembles de distribution disposés de telle sorte que les volets sont empilés et les logements alignés côte à côte et orientés dans le même sens. Disposés ainsi, les distributeurs sont tout de même visibles à travers les grandes fenêtres réalisées dans leurs logements respectifs.The invention defines a method of packaging distribution assemblies as defined above, comprising forming a group of n distribution assemblies arranged so that the shutters are stacked and the housings aligned side by side and oriented in the Same direction. In this way, the dispensers are still visible through the large windows in their respective homes.

Selon une autre caractéristique du procédé, n correspond sensiblement à I/U. A titre d'exemple, le côté U du logement peut mesurer 1 cm, la largeur du volet peut alors être fixée à 4 cm, et le nombre d'ensembles de distribution conditionnés est alors égal à 4, soit n = 4.According to another characteristic of the method, n corresponds substantially to I / U. For example, the U side of the housing can measure 1 cm, the width of the flap can then be set at 4 cm, and the number of conditioned distribution sets is then equal to 4, n = 4.

Selon l'invention, le procédé comprend de former une rangée constituée de deux groupes identiques disposés dans une relation tête-bêche de sorte que les volets empilés d'un groupe s'étendent au-dessus des logements alignés de l'autre groupe, et inversement, de sorte que tous les logements sont alignés côte à côte, mais orientés différemment d'un groupe à l'autre. Lorsque l'on choisit l'option où n est égal au multiple de U du volet, et que ce multiple est par exemple 4, la rangée comprend 2 groupes de 4 ensembles de distribution disposés têtes bêches avec les fenêtres des 4 logements du premier groupe orientées vers le haut et les fenêtres des 4 logements de l'autre groupe disposées vers le bas. Avec cette disposition, les volets ne font pas saillie latéralement au-delà des logements dans une rangée. En effet, puisque la largeur des volets correspond à 4 fois le côté U et qu'il y a 4 ensembles de distribution par groupe, le bord latéral libre de l'ensemble de distribution le plus avancé ne fait pas saillie au-delà du logement du dernier ensemble de distribution. En termes plus mathématiques, la largeur des volets est inférieure à nxU.According to the invention, the method comprises forming a row consisting of two identical groups arranged in a head-to-tail relationship so that the stacked flaps of one group extend above the aligned housings of the other group, and conversely, so that all dwellings are aligned side by side, but oriented differently from one group to another. When we choose the option where n is equal to the multiple of U of the flap, and that this multiple is for example 4, the row comprises 2 groups of 4 distribution sets arranged head spades with the windows of the 4 homes of the first group oriented upwards and the windows of the 4 dwellings of the other group arranged down. With this arrangement, the flaps do not protrude laterally beyond the dwellings in a row. Indeed, since the width of the flaps corresponds to 4 times the U-side and there are 4 distribution sets per group, the free lateral edge of the most advanced distribution assembly does not protrude beyond the housing of the last distribution set. In more mathematical terms, the width of the flaps is less than nxU.

Grâce à cette disposition par rangées, on peut empiler m rangées de 2xn ensembles de distribution pour former un bloc ou paquet compact de mx2xn : m peut être différent ou égal à n. Dans ce dernier cas, on obtient un bloc de 2xn2 ensembles de distribution. En prenant par exemple n = 4, on peut former un bloc compact de 64 ensembles de distribution ayant moins de 10 cm de côté. Etant donné que les volets ne font pas saillie au-delà des logements, il n'y a aucun risque d'abîmer ou d'écorner les volets. Tous les ensembles de distribution du bloc ont ainsi sensiblement la même condition en ce qui concerne l'exposition au risque de détérioration.With this row arrangement, it is possible to stack m rows of 2xn distribution sets to form a compact block or package of mx2xn: m can be different or equal to n. In the latter case, a block of 2xn 2 distribution sets is obtained. By taking for example n = 4, it is possible to form a compact block of 64 distribution sets having less than 10 cm side. Since the shutters do not protrude beyond the housing, there is no risk of damaging or scratching the shutters. All block distribution assemblies thus have substantially the same condition with respect to exposure to the risk of deterioration.

Il est à noter que le procédé de conditionnement de la présente invention est directement lié à la conception particulière de l'ensemble de distribution avec un seul volet latéral.It should be noted that the packaging method of the present invention is directly related to the particular design of the dispensing assembly with a single side flap.

L'invention sera maintenant décrite plus amplement en référence aux dessins joints, donnant à titre d'exemple non limitatif, un mode de réalisation de l'invention.The invention will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, giving by way of non-limiting example, an embodiment of the invention.

Sur les figures :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une feuille à partir de laquelle l'emballage de l'ensemble de distribution va être fabriqué,
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un ensemble de distribution,
  • la figure 3 est une vue de dessus de l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 2,
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe transversale à travers l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 2,
  • la figure 5 est une vue du côté droit de l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 2,
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe transversale à travers une rangée de 2 groupes de 4 ensembles de distribution conditionnés selon le procédé de conditionnement de la présente invention, et
  • la figure 7 est une vue en coupe transversale à travers un bloc constitué de 8 rangées constituées chacune de 2 groupes de 4 ensembles de distribution, soit un total de 64 ensembles de distribution.
In the figures:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a sheet from which the packaging of the dispensing assembly will be made,
  • the figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of a distribution set,
  • the figure 3 is a top view of the distribution set of the figure 2 ,
  • the figure 4 is a cross-sectional view through the distribution set of the figure 2 ,
  • the figure 5 is a view of the right side of the distribution set of the figure 2 ,
  • the figure 6 is a cross-sectional view through a row of 2 groups of 4 distribution sets packaged according to the packaging method of the present invention, and
  • the figure 7 is a cross-sectional view through a block consisting of 8 rows each consisting of 2 groups of 4 distribution sets, for a total of 64 distribution sets.

On se référera tout d'abord aux figures 1 à 5 pour décrire en détail les caractéristiques structurelles ainsi que la fabrication d'un ensemble de distribution. Sur la figure 1, on voit une feuille plane 1 dont on va se servir pour réaliser un emballage E. La feuille plane 1 comprend plusieurs bandes 2, 3, 4, 5 et 6 de largeurs différentes. La hauteur des bandes est identique, puisque correspondant à la hauteur de la feuille 1. Les bandes sont reliées ensemble par des lignes de pliage 24, 45, 56, 36 qui vont former des arêtes, sensiblement à angle droit, lorsque l'emballage E sera dans sa forme finale. La ligne de pliage 24 relie la bande 2 à la bande 4, la ligne 45 relie la bande 4 à la bande 5, la ligne 56 relie la bande 5 à la bande 6, et la ligne 36 relie la bande 3 à la bande 6. On peut remarquer que la bande 5 est interrompue par une large fenêtre 7 où les bords latéraux s'étendent même sur les bandes adjacentes 4 et 6. Ainsi, la bande 5 est coupée en deux parties d'extrémités situées de part et d'autre de la fenêtre 7. D'autre part, les bandes 5 et 6 sont pourvues de 2 paires d'incisions parallèles qui s'étendent perpendiculairement et à cheval sur la ligne de pliage 56. Chaque paire d'incision va former un taquet du blocage 8, comme on le verra ci-après en référence à la figure 2.We will first refer to Figures 1 to 5 to describe in detail the structural features as well as the fabrication of a distribution set. On the figure 1 , we see a flat sheet 1 which will be used to make a package E. The flat sheet 1 comprises several strips 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of different widths. The height of the strips is identical, corresponding to the height of the sheet 1. The strips are connected together by fold lines 24, 45, 56, 36 which will form edges, substantially at right angles, when the package E will be in its final form. The fold line 24 connects the band 2 to the band 4, the line 45 connects the band 4 to the band 5, the line 56 connects the band 5 to the band 6, and the line 36 connects the band 3 to the band 6 It may be noted that the band 5 is interrupted by a large window 7 where the lateral edges extend even on the adjacent strips 4 and 6. Thus, the band 5 is cut into two end portions situated on both sides. Another of the window 7. On the other hand, the strips 5 and 6 are provided with 2 pairs of parallel incisions which extend perpendicularly and straddle the fold line 56. Each pair of incisions will form a cleat of the blocking 8, as will be seen below with reference to figure 2 .

La largeur des bandes 4, 5 et 6 est sensiblement identique. Pour des raisons de simplicité, la largeur de ces bandes est désignée U, comme unité. U peut être de l'ordre du cm grossièrement. En référence à U, la bande 2 présente ici une largeur de 4 U et la bande 3 présente une largeur de 5 U. Il ne s'agit là que d'un exemple de réalisation non limitatif, et on aurait pu choisir d'autres valeurs pour la largeur de la bande 2 et de la bande 3. La bande 2 peut avoir une largeur de 5 U et la bande 3 une largeur de 6 U.The width of the strips 4, 5 and 6 is substantially identical. For the sake of simplicity, the width of these bands is designated U, as unit. U can be roughly 1 cm. With reference to U, the strip 2 here has a width of 4 U and the strip 3 has a width of 5 U. This is only an example of non-limiting embodiment, and one could have chosen other values for the width of the strip 2 and the strip 3. The strip 2 may have a width of 5 U and the strip 3 a width of 6 U.

Selon une caractéristique intéressante, la feuille 1 n'est imprimée que sur une seule de ces faces, l'autre face restant non imprimée. Sur la figure 1, la face imprimée est la face inférieure non visible. Ainsi, l'impression de l'emballage n'est pas coûteuse, contrairement à celle de l'ensemble de distribution du document FR-2 862 614 .According to an interesting characteristic, the sheet 1 is printed on only one of these faces, the other side remaining unprinted. On the figure 1 , the printed side is the underside not visible. Thus, the printing of the package is not expensive, unlike that of the distribution set of the document FR-2,862,614 .

En se référant maintenant à la figure 2, on voit l'ensemble de distribution à l'état final monté, c'est-à-dire avec la feuille 1 pliée de manière appropriée pour former l'emballage E. Plus précisément, la feuille 1 a été pliée au niveau de chacune de ses lignes de pliages 24, 45, 56 et 36 de manière à replier la feuille 1 sur elle-même en amenant la bande 2 en superposition de la bande 3. Sur la figure 2, on voit que la bande 3 est située en dessous et que la bande 2 est située au-dessus de la bande 3. Les bords latéraux libres des bandes 2 et 3 sont strictement alignés pour conférer un aspect convenable de finition. Les deux bandes 2 et 3 sont reliées ensemble, par exemple par collage, thermosoudage, etc. En ce qui concerne les bandes 4, 5 et 6, elles forment maintenant un logement L de section sensiblement carrée de côté U. Ainsi, le logement L peut être considéré comme formant une boucle de feuille refermée sur elle-même définissant intérieurement un étui sensiblement cylindrique dans lequel le distributeur de produit fluide est disposé de manière particulièrement stable, puisque maintenu sur toute sa longueur. Par rapport au plan que forme le volet V, la bande 6 est perpendiculaire et verticale, la bande 5 est parallèle, mais décalée d'une distance U, et la bande 4 n'est pas visible, mais perpendiculaire. Ainsi, le logement L fait saillie vers le haut à partir du plan formé par le volet V. On peut également considérer que le volet V est relié au logement L par un bord latéral inférieur du logement qui n'est rien d'autre que la ligne de pliage 24. Ainsi, le logement L ne fait saillie que d'un seul côté du volet V.Referring now to the figure 2 the end-mounted dispenser assembly is seen, that is, with the sheet 1 folded appropriately to form the package E. Specifically, the sheet 1 has been folded at each of its fold lines 24, 45, 56 and 36 so as to fold the sheet 1 on itself by bringing the strip 2 in superposition of the strip 3. On the figure 2 it is seen that the band 3 is located below and that the band 2 is located above the band 3. The free lateral edges of the strips 2 and 3 are strictly aligned to give a suitable finishing appearance. The two strips 2 and 3 are connected together, for example by gluing, heat sealing, etc. As regards the strips 4, 5 and 6, they now form a housing L of substantially square section of side U. Thus, the housing L can be considered as forming a loop of closed leaf on itself defining internally a case substantially cylinder in which the fluid dispenser is arranged in a particularly stable manner, since maintained throughout its length. With respect to the plane formed by the flap V, the strip 6 is perpendicular and vertical, the strip 5 is parallel, but offset by a distance U, and the strip 4 is not visible, but perpendicular. Thus, the housing L protrudes upwards from the plane formed by the flap V. It can also be considered that the flap V is connected to the housing L by a lower lateral edge of the housing which is nothing other than the 24. Thus, the housing L projects only one side of the flap V.

Ainsi, le volet (V) présente une hauteur H qui est celle de la feuille 1 et une largeur l qui correspond à un multiple de U, à savoir 4U. Un autre multiple peut être choisi sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Thus, the flap (V) has a height H which is that of the sheet 1 and a width l which corresponds to a multiple of U, namely 4U. Another multiple can be chosen without departing from the scope of the invention.

Un distributeur de produit fluide D est disposé à l'intérieur du logement L qui forme une sorte d'étui présentant une grande fenêtre 7 à travers laquelle la majeure partie du distributeur D est visible. Seules les deux extrémités opposées du distributeur D sont recouvertes par les deux segments de la bande 5. Le distributeur de produit fluide D est de forme générale sensiblement cylindrique, avantageusement circulaire, et comprend un réservoir R de produit fluide de faible contenance associé à un bouchon ou à un organe de distribution, tel qu'une pompe P fixée sur le réservoir R à l'aide d'une fixation F. La pompe P comprend un orifice de pulvérisation O. On peut notamment voir sur la figure 3 que le distributeur D est presque entièrement visible à travers la fenêtre 7.A fluid dispenser D is disposed within the housing L which forms a kind of case having a large window 7 through which most of the dispenser D is visible. Only the two opposite ends of the distributor D are covered by the two segments of the strip 5. The fluid dispenser D is generally of substantially cylindrical shape, advantageously circular, and comprises a reservoir R of fluid product of small capacity associated with a plug or a dispensing member, such as a pump P fixed on the tank R with a fixing F. The pump P comprises a spray orifice O. It can be seen in particular on the figure 3 that the dispenser D is almost entirely visible through the window 7.

Pour éviter que le distributeur D ne glisse hors du logement L, on se sert des deux petits taquets 38 qui s'étendent dans le logement L aux deux extrémités du distributeur D.To prevent the distributor D from sliding out of the housing L, two small tabs 38 are used which extend into the housing L at both ends of the distributor D.

Les caractéristiques structurelles de l'ensemble de distribution qui vient d'être décrit permettent un conditionnement très avantageux sous forme de groupes, de rangées et/ou de blocs, comme on le verra ci-après. En se référant tout d'abord à la figure 6, on voit une rangée d'ensemble de distribution qui comprend huit ensembles de distribution, que l'on peut diviser en deux groupes de quatre ensembles de distribution. Les ensembles de distribution utilisés sont sensiblement identiques à celui représenté sur la figure 2. Par conséquent, le volet V de chaque distributeur présente une largeur l qui est quatre fois plus grande que le côté U du logement L. Chaque groupe comprend ainsi quatre ensembles de distribution disposés de telle sorte que leurs volets V se superposent avec un décalage et que leurs logements L sont disposés côte à côte et orientés dans le même sens. Sur la figure 6, on peut remarquer que les ensembles de distribution du groupe de gauche ont leurs volets V qui s'étendent au-dessus des logements L. On peut également remarquer que les taquets de blocage 8 sont tous orientés avec la même direction. Quant au groupe de droite, les volets V s'étendent en-dessous et les logements sont orientés différemment, comme en atteste la disposition des taquets de blocage 8. En d'autres termes, les quatre ensembles de distribution du groupe de gauche présentent la même orientation, et les quatre ensembles de distribution du groupe de droite présentent également la même distribution, qui est cependant inversée par rapport à celle du groupe de gauche. On peut également dire que les deux groupes sont disposés tête-bêche. Bien que les logements soient orientés différemment d'un groupe à l'autre, l'ensemble des logements de la rangée sont parfaitement alignés, seule l'orientation inversée des taquets 8 permettant de remarquer qu'ils n'ont pas la même disposition. Quant aux volet V, ils sont répartis de manière strictement égale de chaque côté de la rangée de logement L, avec quatre volets V de chaque côté. Une caractéristique intéressante réside dans le fait que le volet de l'ensemble de distribution qui est en contact avec l'autre groupe ne s'étend pas au-delà du logement du dernier ensemble de distribution. En d'autres termes, les volets ne font pas saillie au-delà des logements dans une rangée. Plus précisément, le bord latéral libre des volets d'extrémité est aligné avec le côté extérieur des logements d'extrémité. Ceci est clairement visible sur la figure 6. Cette caractéristique provient directement du fait que la largeur des volets correspond à un multiple du côté des logements carrés, et que le nombre d'ensembles de distribution dans chaque groupe est égal à ce même multiple. En l'occurrence, ce multiple est 4. La largeur d'un volet correspond à quatre fois le côté du logement de sorte qu'il s'étend sur quatre logements et s'arrête en alignement avec le bord externe du dernier logement. On obtient ainsi un conditionnement parfaitement compact donc les quatre coins sont définis uniquement par les logements, et non pas par les bords saillants des volets, comme c'est le cas dans le document précité de l'art antérieur.The structural characteristics of the distribution assembly which has just been described allow very advantageous packaging in the form of groups, rows and / or blocks, as will be seen below. Referring first to the figure 6 , we see a row of distribution set that includes eight distribution sets, which we can divide in two groups of four distribution sets. The distribution sets used are substantially identical to that shown on the figure 2 . Therefore, the flap V of each distributor has a width l which is four times greater than the U-side of the housing L. Each group thus comprises four distribution assemblies arranged so that their flaps V are superimposed with an offset and that their houses L are arranged side by side and oriented in the same direction. On the figure 6 it may be noted that the distribution assemblies of the left group have their flaps V which extend above the housings L. It may also be noted that the locking tabs 8 are all oriented in the same direction. As for the right group, the flaps V extend below and the housings are oriented differently, as evidenced by the arrangement of the locking tabs 8. In other words, the four distribution sets of the left group present the same orientation, and the four distribution sets of the right group also have the same distribution, which is, however, reversed compared to that of the left group. One can also say that the two groups are arranged head to tail. Although the housing is oriented differently from one group to another, all the housing in the row are perfectly aligned, only the reversed orientation of the cleats 8 to note that they do not have the same layout. As for the flap V, they are distributed in a strictly equal manner on each side of the row of housing L, with four flaps V on each side. An interesting feature is that the shutter of the dispenser assembly that is in contact with the other group does not extend beyond the housing of the last dispensing assembly. In other words, the flaps do not protrude beyond the dwellings in a row. More specifically, the free lateral edge of the end flaps is aligned with the outer side of the end housings. This is clearly visible on the figure 6 . This characteristic comes directly from the fact that the width of the shutters corresponds to a multiple on the side of the square dwellings, and that the number of distribution sets in each group is equal to this same multiple. In this case, this multiple is 4. The width of a flap corresponds to four times the side of the housing so that it extends over four housings and stops in alignment with the outer edge of the last housing. This provides a perfectly compact packaging so the four corners are defined only by the housing, not by the projecting edges of the flaps, as is the case in the aforementioned document of the prior art.

A partir de son conditionnement sous forme de rangées, il est ainsi possible de former un bloc constitué de m rangées. Dans le mode de réalisation particulier de la figure 7, m est égal à 8, correspondant à deux fois le multiple (4) du côté U du logement, de sorte qu'il y a 64 ensembles de distribution dans le bloc de la figure 7. En langage plus mathématique, on peut dire qu'il est avantageux de constituer un bloc de 2xn2 ensemble de distribution, avec n étant le multiple de U correspondant à la largeur l du volet. On peut immédiatement remarquer sur la figure 7 que les volets des ensembles de distribution ne font pas saillie sur les côtés, de sorte qu'ils ne risquent pas d'être abîmés. Afin de se rapprocher le plus possible de la forme cubique, il est préférable de constituer le bloc ou paquet avec seulement 6 ou 7 rangées, étant donnée que dans l'épaisseur d'une rangée, il faut également tenir compte de la superposition des 8 volets latéraux, à savoir 4 volets superposés de chaque côté : à supposer que la hauteur H du volet V est de l'ordre de 8 cm, et que U est égal à 1 cm, on peut par exemple conditionner 8x7=56 ensembles de distribution sous la forme d'un bloc cubique compact d'environ 8 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm.From its packaging in the form of rows, it is thus possible to form a block consisting of m rows. In the particular embodiment of the figure 7 , m is equal to 8, corresponding to twice the multiple (4) on the U side of the housing, so that there are 64 distribution sets in the block of the figure 7 . In more mathematical language, it can be said that it is advantageous to constitute a block of 2xn 2 distribution set, where n is the multiple of U corresponding to the width l of the shutter. We can immediately notice on the figure 7 that the flaps of the distribution sets do not protrude on the sides, so that they are not likely to be damaged. In order to get as close as possible to the cubic shape, it is preferable to form the block or bundle with only 6 or 7 rows, since in the thickness of a row, it is also necessary to take into account the superposition of the 8 side flaps, namely 4 overlapping flaps on each side: assuming that the height H of the flap V is of the order of 8 cm, and that U is equal to 1 cm, we can for example condition 8x7 = 56 distribution sets in the form of a compact cubic block of about 8 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm.

On vient de voir que les caractéristiques structurelles de l'ensemble de distribution, et notamment les relations dimensionnelles entre 1 et U, permettent de mettre en oeuvre un procédé de conditionnement particulièrement avantageux, que ce soit sous forme de rangées ou de blocs.It has just been seen that the structural characteristics of the distribution assembly, and in particular the dimensional relationships between 1 and U, make it possible to implement a particularly advantageous packaging method, whether in the form of rows or blocks.

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  1. A method of packaging dispenser assemblies, each dispenser assembly comprising:
    · a fluid dispenser (D) of generally cylindrical shape; and
    · a package (E) defining a housing (L) for the dispenser (D) and a single side flap (V) that extends from one side of the housing (L) from a bottom side edge (24) of the housing, such that the housing projects entirely from one side only of the plane defined by the flap (V), the housing (L) presenting a cross-section that is substantially a square of side U, the flap (V) presenting a height (H) parallel to the bottom side edge (24) and a width ℓ perpendicular to the edge (24), the width ℓ corresponding substantially to a multiple of U,
    characterized in that the method comprises forming a group of n dispenser assemblies disposed in such a manner that the flaps (V) are stacked and the housings (L) are in side-by-side alignment and oriented in the same direction, and forming a row constituted by two identical groups disposed in an opposite ways round configuration such that the stacked flaps of one group extend over the aligned housings of the other group, and vice versa, so that all of the housings are in side-by-side alignment, but differently oriented from one group to the other.
  2. A packaging method according to claim 1, wherein n corresponds substantially to ℓ/U.
  3. A packaging method according to claim 1 or claim 2, comprising stacking m rows to form a compact block of m x 2 x n dispenser assemblies.
  4. A packaging method according to claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the width ℓ of the flaps (V) is less than n × U, such that the flaps do not project sideways beyond the housings in a row.
  5. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the housing (L) includes blocking means (8) for retaining the dispenser (D) in the housing, and a window (7) through which the major fraction of the dispenser is visible.
  6. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the package (E) is made from a single sheet (1) folded in half so that the flap (V) is formed by superposing two strips (2, 3) of the sheet with the housing (L) being formed by a closed loop of the sheet.
  7. A method according to claim 6, wherein the housing (L) forms a case presenting a large window (7) the case covering only the two opposite ends of the dispenser.
  8. A method according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the sheet (1) is printed on only one of its faces.
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