EP4337550A1 - Parcel comprising means for retaining at least one object - Google Patents
Parcel comprising means for retaining at least one objectInfo
- Publication number
- EP4337550A1 EP4337550A1 EP22761004.5A EP22761004A EP4337550A1 EP 4337550 A1 EP4337550 A1 EP 4337550A1 EP 22761004 A EP22761004 A EP 22761004A EP 4337550 A1 EP4337550 A1 EP 4337550A1
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- Prior art keywords
- package
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Classifications
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Definitions
- Package comprising means of retaining at least one object
- the field of the invention is that of logistics.
- the invention relates to a package, or a means of logistical packaging, that is to say a container, for the transport of objects between two destinations, by means of a package.
- packages such as boxes or cardboard boxes are known.
- packages comprise a box having a bottom and a peripheral rim which together define an internal volume in which the object to be transported is housed.
- the peripheral rim can be movable relative to the bottom of the box. As such, it includes several folding panels on the bottom or in the extension of the bottom of the box.
- the packages also include a movable lid relative to the crate. These lids can in particular adopt a closed position in which the lid closes off the internal volume of the box.
- some packages include retaining means to keep the object to be transported in position in the box.
- Retaining means which take the form of foam panels integrated into the box and the lid.
- the foam panels can, if necessary, be brought back to the checkout. In other words, the foam panels can be integrated into the body only if their presence is required.
- the foam panels are secured to the bottom of the box, possibly to its peripheral edge, and to the lid.
- the object to be transported is then inserted into the internal volume so as to come into contact with the foam and to be blocked by the bottom foam and the cover foam.
- This type of retaining means has the major drawback of its thickness, or, in other words, the size it takes up in the internal volume of the box. Indeed, the foam takes up a major part of the internal volume of the box. However, the foam has elastic characteristics so as to form deformable retaining means to match the contour of the object to be transported.
- the same box cannot be used.
- the foam is not properly deformed in contact with the small object, and the latter may then move around in the internal volume of the body at the risk of being damaged.
- the package may become unusable for lack of insufficient space in the internal volume, the lid therefore not being able to not be closed properly so as to completely block the internal volume of the body.
- the result is that the object is not really protected and is visible to anyone carrying the package, which can lead to a risk of theft of the object.
- Carriers or packaging professionals must therefore have packages of different sizes depending on the size of the objects to be transported.
- the retaining means are in the form of a plastic envelope inside which the object to be transported is slipped, the envelope is then deformed so that its walls come into contact with the object to be transported and hold it in its position.
- the envelopes can be secured to the bottom of the box and their deformation can be carried out for example by heating so as to retract the material, generally a plastic material, so that it stiffens in contact with the object.
- a disadvantage of this solution lies in the fact that the deformation of the envelope, when it is carried out by heating, cannot be carried out by everyone since this technique involves the use of specific heating equipment. Indeed, heating means, such as heat guns for example, must be used and may require special training so that only professionals can deform the envelope.
- the envelope can also be integral with a tray intended to be housed in the box.
- the object is introduced inside the envelope then, in order to secure and hold the object, the envelope is deformed by folding the edges of the plate, so as to stretch the two walls of the envelope to imprison the object.
- the folded tray can be inserted into the crate and then the movable lid can be closed on the crate.
- the insertion of the object in the envelope does not pose a problem, however the deformation of the plate, in particular the folding of its edges represents a complicated handling, even impossible to carry out when the object is voluminous and that the The envelope to be deformed offers significant resistance to deformation.
- the deformation of the envelope can then become time-consuming and put off the professionals who will then make a deformation partial or even offer a larger package generating a higher transport cost for the end consumer.
- Another technique has been developed to meet the need for retaining an object in a package, while offering a simplified mode of operation compared to known techniques.
- the retaining means are integral with the lid and comprise an elastically deformable skin which comes into contact with the object contained in the package, to cover it and hold it against the bottom of the box.
- the flexible skin has a tension applied to the object which could damage said object, especially if it is particularly fragile.
- some objects may have complex shapes for which the elastically deformable skin cannot provide good support.
- the elastically deformable skin cannot provide good support.
- the objects are removed and the package can be reused while the spacer is no longer useful and is then discarded. This then leads to a environmental impact, in particular if the spacer is not thrown into a recycling circuit or its recycling is not possible.
- the object of the invention is in particular to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art.
- the object of the invention is to propose a solution allowing the wedging of at least one object by automatically adapting to the characteristics of each object, in particular in terms of mechanical resistance with respect to its geometry, without damaging said object.
- the invention also aims to provide such a solution which is simple to implement for a sender of the parcel.
- the invention also aims to provide such a solution which has a small footprint when the package is stored between two uses.
- a package comprising a box having a bottom and means for retaining at least one object on the bottom, the means retainer including:
- the plate comprises:
- central part connected to the frame by means of at least one flexible connection, and in that the central part comprises a plurality of plates, each plate being connected to the frame by the flexible connection on the one hand and at least another plate by a joint on the other hand.
- Such a tray can thus be deformed to best match the shape of each object to be held on the bottom of the package.
- each flexible connection is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
- an elastically deformable gutter makes it possible to vary the position of the central part with respect to the frame in order to deform the central part, which has the result of marrying as well as possible the contour of each object to be retained on the bottom of the package.
- the shape of a gutter makes it possible to create a beginning of deformation allowing an unrolling of the flexible connection in order to ensure the mobility of each plate relative to the frame.
- At least one of the flexible connections comprises a plurality of gutters butted to each other forming an alternation of hollows and crests.
- each of the gutters can be deformed independently of the others in an elastic manner so as to adapt the positioning of the plate connected to the plate via it, and ensure good retention of each object on the bottom of the package.
- each joint is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
- an elastically deformable gutter makes it possible to vary the position of the central part in relation to the frame in order to deform the central part to best match the contour of each object to be retained on the bottom of the package.
- the shape of a gutter makes it possible to create a beginning of deformation allowing an unrolling of the flexible connection in order to ensure the mobility of each plate relative to the frame.
- At least one of the joints comprises a plurality of gutters abutting each other forming an alternation of hollows and crests.
- each of the gutters can be deformed independently of the others in an elastic manner, so as to adapt the positioning of the plate connected to the plate by its intermediary, and ensure good retention of each object on the bottom of the package.
- the frame has a rectangular shape and the central part of the top comprises:
- central band including two rectangular plates connected by a central hinge, and extending between two opposite edges of the frame, and
- Such an architecture of the central part of the tray thus ensures a vault-shaped deformation of the tray to retain one or more objects on the bottom of the package.
- the central joint can be deformed to fold the two rectangular plates towards each other, and the triangular plates can be oriented relative to each other so as to close to configure a dome shape, while this by using substantially flat plates.
- each object is perfectly retained on the bottom of the package.
- the plate is symmetrical according to a plane of symmetry passing through the central articulation.
- This symmetry makes it possible to control the deformation of the plate and in particular to deform the plate into a dome when it is intended to match the shape of an object to be retained on the bottom of the package.
- the symmetry of the tray makes it possible to center the object in relation to the tray and so as to guarantee its good maintenance.
- the central strip extends in a first plane and the triangular plates extend in a second plane offset with respect to the first plane.
- the offset between the first plane and the second plane makes it possible to ensure that the tray is in contact with the object.
- the object to be retained on the background has height differences, then these height differences can be compensated by the height difference between the foreground and the second plane.
- the difference in height between the central band and the triangular plates makes it possible to ensure that the object will be correctly held since the at least one of the parts of the plate will be in contact with the object.
- the plate is made of polypropylene.
- polypropylene makes it possible to achieve adequate support for each object on the bottom of the package by offering good rigidity without considerably increasing the weight of the package.
- polypropylene makes it possible to obtain good retention of the objects on the bottom of the package without weighing down the package, which would affect its ease of handling.
- the box comprises a peripheral rim extending from the bottom, the package also comprising a lid rotatably mounted on the peripheral rim by a junction edge, the lid being able to adopt a closed position of the box, the package further comprising a leg rotatably mounted on the lid, at a distal end opposite the joining edge, the leg having a free end intended to come close to the bottom in the lid closed position, the plate being movable along the leg, and the return means being positioned between the free end of the leg and the plate.
- leg makes it possible to position the tray as close as possible to the bottom when the cover is in its closed position of the box.
- the central part can deform while tending to recover its initial position to press each object against the bottom of the package.
- the positioning of the return means between the free end of the leg and the plate makes it possible to attract the plate in the direction of the bottom of the package, which ensures the retention of the objects against the bottom of the package by the deformation of the part center of the board.
- Figure 1 is a schematic view of a package according to the invention, the package comprising means for retaining an object on its bottom;
- Figure 2 is a perspective view from below of a tray of the package retaining means according to the invention.
- Figure 3 is a bottom view of the tray of the package retaining means according to the invention.
- figure 4 is a cross-sectional detail view according to section plane IV-IV of figure 3, this view comprising a first detail medallion on an enlarged scale illustrating for a flexible connection, and a second detail medallion to enlarged scale illustrating an articulation of the means of the plate of the package retaining means according to the invention;
- Figure 5 is a detail view in longitudinal section along section plane V-V of Figure 3, illustrating an articulation of the plate of the package retaining means according to the invention.
- a package 1 according to the invention is shown.
- Package 1 includes:
- the box 2 comprises a bottom 21 and a peripheral rim 22 extending from the bottom.
- peripheral rim 22 and the bottom 21 together define a storage volume internal to the box 2.
- Peripheral rim 22 comprises a plurality of panels 221 butted together so as to define a closed contour.
- Each panel 221 is pivotally mounted on the bottom 21 of the box 2.
- Each panel 221 can thus adopt a position of use in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the bottom 21, and a storage position in which it extends substantially parallel to the bottom 21.
- the cover 3 is rotatably mounted on one of the panels 221 of the peripheral rim 22.
- the cover 3 is connected to one of the panels 221 by a joining edge 31 by which it is rotatably hinged to said panel 221.
- the lid 3 Opposite the joining edge 31, the lid 3 has a distal end 32.
- the cover can pivot relative to the panel 221 between a first position in which it is substantially perpendicular to the panel 221 on which it is mounted, and a second position in which it is substantially parallel to said panel 221.
- cover 3 In its first position, cover 3 obstructs access to the internal storage volume of box 2. In other words, in its first position, cover 3 closes package 1.
- cover 3 leaves free access to the internal storage volume of box 2. In other words, in its second position, cover 3 opens package 1.
- the cover 3 is part of a sealing assembly integrating the panel 221 on which it is mounted.
- the panel 221 in its use position, and in the second position of the cover 3, the panel 221 is in its storage position.
- Restraint means include:
- package 1 has at least one leg 6 rotatably mounted on cover 3 at its distal end 32.
- the leg 6 has a free end 61 intended to come close to the bottom 21 in the closed position of the lid 3, that is to say in the second position of the lid
- the return means 5 take for example the form of an elastic cord and are positioned between the free end of the leg 6 and the plate 4.
- the plate 4 is thus rotatable relative to the leg 6.
- the plate 4 is, moreover, guided in translation along the leg 6 by ad-hoc means.
- package 1 comprises two legs 6 positioned at the distal end 32 of the cover and rotatably mounted on cover 3.
- the two legs 6 are positioned so as to be located on either side of the top
- the package 1 comprises means for guiding the plate 4 in displacement on the panel 221 on which the cover 3 is rotatably mounted.
- These means for guiding the plate 4 in displacement comprise at least one slide 7 in which the panel 4, or at the very least a part of the panel 4, takes place allowing the panel 4 to be guided in translation along the panel 221 secured to the edge junction 31 of cover 3.
- the panel 4 is thus movable in translation along a direction of movement perpendicular to the bottom 21 of the box 2 and can move away from the bottom 21 and be brought back towards the bottom 21 using the return means 5.
- Tray 4 includes:
- the frame 41 has a substantially rectangular shape. At each of its corners, the frame 41 has at least one hole 410 for fixing the return means 5.
- the central part 42 comprises a plurality of plates 44.
- Each plate 44 is connected to the frame 41 by the flexible connection 43 on the one hand, and to at least one other plate 44 by a hinge 45 on the other hand.
- the central part 42 of the plate 4 can thus be deformed to adapt to each object to be retained in the package 1 as explained below.
- the central part 42 of the plate 4 comprises:
- central strip including two rectangular plates 441 connected by a central joint 451, and
- the triangular plates 442 more specifically have a right triangle shape.
- the triangular plates 442 are arranged two by two so as to reconstitute a rectangle together.
- the triangular plates 442 are positioned so as to form a rectangle extending over the entire length of the central strip.
- the triangular plates 442 are grouped together in fours on either side of the central band and are arranged so that two triangular plates 442 are contiguous with each other by their hypotenuse, via a hinge 45.
- two triangular plates 442 are contiguous to one another, via a hinge 45, at their side of shorter length.
- the flexible connection 43 is discontinuous on the periphery of the central part 42.
- the flexible connection 43 has a plurality of recesses 431 at each junction with a hinge 45.
- each joint 45 when it meets a second joint 45, has a slot 452.
- the openings 452 and the recesses 431 make it possible on the one hand to facilitate the manufacture of the plate 4 but also to facilitate the deformation of the central part 42 as explained below without risk of tearing due to a concentration of stresses of the flexible connection 43 or joints 45.
- the plate 4 is symmetrical along a plane of symmetry P passing through the central joint 451.
- the central part 42 of the plate 4 has a rectangular plate 441 and, on either side of the rectangular plate 441 two plates triangular 442.
- the central strip formed by the two rectangular plates 441 extends in a first plane P1 and the triangular plates 442 extend in a second plane P2 offset from the first plane P1 .
- the rectangular plates 441 of the central strip are intended to be closer to the bottom 21 of the package 1 than the triangular plates 442.
- the plate 4 is made of polypropylene.
- each flexible connection 43 is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
- At least one of the flexible connections 43 comprises a plurality of gutters butted together forming an alternation of hollows 46 and ridges 47.
- the flexible connection 43 has successively from the frame 41 to the central plate 42, a first hollow 46, a first peak 47, a second hollow 46, a second peak 47, and finally, a third hollow 47.
- the flexible connection 43 comprises two steps.
- each joint 45 is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
- the joint 45 located between two triangular plates 442 and which extends along the plane of symmetry P is a simple joint.
- the simple joint is made up of a single gutter.
- At least one of the joints 45 comprises a plurality of gutters abutting each other forming an alternation of hollows 46 and ridges 47.
- the illustrated joint 45 has, from the frame 41 to the central part 42, a first hollow 46, a crest 47, and finally a second hollow 46.
- joint 45 comprises a single step.
- each rectangular plate 441 carries hooking means 48.
- These attachment means 48 are intended to cooperate with each object to be retained in the package 1 to prevent their sliding relative to the plate 4.
- attachment means 48 consist for example of a strip of material fixed on the rectangular plates 441.
- the hooking characteristic of the hooking means 48 can be obtained either by the use of a material having a roughness offering the desired grip, or by the use of an anti-friction material having anti-friction characteristics retaining the objects , or by using a material having a repositionable adhesive layer.
- the package 1 according to the invention makes it possible to retain one or more objects against the bottom 21 of the box 2 via the plate 4 of the retaining means.
- a user positions the object to be transported on the bottom 21 of the box 2 then positions the cover 3 in its closed position (that is to say its first position)
- the plate 4, which is connected to the leg 6 then rises in the direction of the lid 3 being separated from the bottom 21 of the box 2 by the presence of the object to be retained in the box 2.
- the return means 5 then tend to exert a displacement force of the plate 4 in the direction of the bottom 21 to hold each object between the bottom 21 of the box 2 and the plate 4.
- This deformation of the central part 42 is in particular obtained using the joints 45 and the or each flexible connection 43.
- the plates 44 are oriented according to the shape of the object or objects to be retained independently of each other, which allows the plate 4 and in particular its central part 42 to fit and press against the bottom 21 of the crate 2 the object(s) to be retained.
- the package 1 which has just been described thus offers effective retention of each object inside the package 1 during their transport, which ensures their integrity.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a parcel (1) comprising a box (2) having a bottom (21) and means for retaining at least one object on the bottom (21), the retaining means comprising a tray (4), characterised in that the tray (4) comprises: - a frame to which the return means (5) are connected, and - a central portion which is connected to the frame by means of at least one flexible connection, the central portion comprising a plurality of plates which are connected to the frame by the flexible connection and to at least one other plate by a hinge.
Description
Colis comprenant des moyens de retenue d’au moins un objet Package comprising means of retaining at least one object
Le domaine de l’invention est celui de la logistique. The field of the invention is that of logistics.
Plus précisément, l’invention concerne un colis, ou un moyen de colisage logistique, c’est-à- dire un contenant, pour l’acheminement d’objets entre deux destinations, au moyen d’un colis. More specifically, the invention relates to a package, or a means of logistical packaging, that is to say a container, for the transport of objects between two destinations, by means of a package.
Pour transporter un objet en toute sécurité, et de manière sûre, il est connu des colis tels que des boîtes ou des cartons. To transport an object in complete safety and in a safe manner, packages such as boxes or cardboard boxes are known.
D’une manière générale, les colis comprennent une caisse présentant un fond et un rebord périphérique qui définissent ensemble un volume interne dans lequel est logé l’objet à transporter. In general, packages comprise a box having a bottom and a peripheral rim which together define an internal volume in which the object to be transported is housed.
Le rebord périphérique peut être mobile par rapport au fond de la caisse. A ce titre, il comprend plusieurs panneaux rabattables sur le fond ou dans le prolongement du fond de la caisse. The peripheral rim can be movable relative to the bottom of the box. As such, it includes several folding panels on the bottom or in the extension of the bottom of the box.
Les colis comprennent également un couvercle mobile par rapport à la caisse. Ces couvercles peuvent notamment adopter une position fermée dans laquelle le couvercle obture le volume interne de la caisse. The packages also include a movable lid relative to the crate. These lids can in particular adopt a closed position in which the lid closes off the internal volume of the box.
Afin de permettre la protection des objets transportés, certains colis comprennent des moyens de retenue pour maintenir en position l’objet à transporter dans la caisse. In order to allow the protection of the objects transported, some packages include retaining means to keep the object to be transported in position in the box.
Il est connu des moyens de retenue qui prennent la forme de panneaux de mousse intégrés à la caisse et au couvercle. Les panneaux de mousse peuvent, le cas échéant, être rapportés à la caisse. Autrement dit, les panneaux de mousse peuvent être intégrés à la caisse seulement si leur présence est requise. Retaining means are known which take the form of foam panels integrated into the box and the lid. The foam panels can, if necessary, be brought back to the checkout. In other words, the foam panels can be integrated into the body only if their presence is required.
Plus précisément, les panneaux de mousse sont solidarisés au fond de la caisse, éventuellement à son rebord périphérique, et au couvercle. More specifically, the foam panels are secured to the bottom of the box, possibly to its peripheral edge, and to the lid.
L’objet à transporter est alors inséré dans le volume interne de sorte à venir au contact de la mousse et à être bloqué par la mousse du fond et la mousse du couvercle. The object to be transported is then inserted into the internal volume so as to come into contact with the foam and to be blocked by the bottom foam and the cover foam.
Ce type de moyens de retenue présente comme inconvénient majeur son épaisseur, ou, autrement dit, l’encombrement qu’il occupe dans le volume interne de la caisse.
En effet, la mousse prend une majeure partie du volume interne de la caisse. Toutefois, la mousse présente des caractéristiques élastiques de sorte à former des moyens de retenue déformables pour épouser le contour de l’objet à transporter. This type of retaining means has the major drawback of its thickness, or, in other words, the size it takes up in the internal volume of the box. Indeed, the foam takes up a major part of the internal volume of the box. However, the foam has elastic characteristics so as to form deformable retaining means to match the contour of the object to be transported.
Cependant, en fonction de la taille de l’objet, plusieurs colis doivent être prévus. However, depending on the size of the object, several packages must be provided.
Par exemple, pour un objet volumineux et pour un objet de petite taille, une même caisse ne pourra pas être utilisée. Dans le cas de l’objet de petite taille, si une caisse ou un colis convenant à un objet de grande taille est utilisé, la mousse n’est pas déformée convenablement au contact de l’objet de petite taille, et ce dernier peut alors se déplacer dans le volume interne de la caisse au risque de s’abîmer. For example, for a large object and for a small object, the same box cannot be used. In the case of the small object, if a crate or package suitable for a large object is used, the foam is not properly deformed in contact with the small object, and the latter may then move around in the internal volume of the body at the risk of being damaged.
Au contraire, si un objet de grande taille est introduit dans le volume interne d’une caisse destinée à contenir un objet de petite taille, le colis peut devenir inutilisable pour faute d’espace insuffisant dans le volume interne, le couvercle ne pouvant dès lors pas être fermé correctement de sorte à obturer complètement le volume interne de la caisse. Il en résulte alors que l’objet n’est pas réellement protégé et est visible de toute personne transportant le colis, cela pouvant conduire à un risque de vol de l’objet. On the contrary, if a large object is introduced into the internal volume of a box intended to contain a small object, the package may become unusable for lack of insufficient space in the internal volume, the lid therefore not being able to not be closed properly so as to completely block the internal volume of the body. The result is that the object is not really protected and is visible to anyone carrying the package, which can lead to a risk of theft of the object.
Les transporteurs ou les professionnels du conditionnement doivent, en conséquence, posséder des colis de différentes tailles en fonction de la taille des objets à transporter. Carriers or packaging professionals must therefore have packages of different sizes depending on the size of the objects to be transported.
Selon une autre technique connue, les moyens de retenue se présentent sous la forme d’une enveloppe plastique à l’intérieur de laquelle l’objet à transporter est glissé, l’enveloppe est ensuite déformée pour que ses parois viennent au contact de l’objet à transporter et maintiennent celui-ci dans sa position. According to another known technique, the retaining means are in the form of a plastic envelope inside which the object to be transported is slipped, the envelope is then deformed so that its walls come into contact with the object to be transported and hold it in its position.
Selon un premier type, les enveloppes peuvent être solidarisées sur le fond de la caisse et leur déformation peut être réalisée par exemple par chauffage de sorte à rétracter la matière, généralement une matière plastique, pour que celle-ci se rigidifie au contact de l’objet. According to a first type, the envelopes can be secured to the bottom of the box and their deformation can be carried out for example by heating so as to retract the material, generally a plastic material, so that it stiffens in contact with the object.
Un inconvénient de cette solution réside dans le fait que la déformation de l’enveloppe, lorsqu’elle est réalisée par chauffage, ne peut pas être réalisée par tout le monde puisque cette technique implique le recours à un équipement de chauffage spécifique.
En effet, des moyens de chauffage, tels que des pistolets thermiques par exemple, doivent être utilisés et peuvent nécessiter une formation spéciale de sorte que seuls les professionnels puissent déformer l’enveloppe. A disadvantage of this solution lies in the fact that the deformation of the envelope, when it is carried out by heating, cannot be carried out by everyone since this technique involves the use of specific heating equipment. Indeed, heating means, such as heat guns for example, must be used and may require special training so that only professionals can deform the envelope.
Par ailleurs, lorsque l’enveloppe est solidaire du fond de la caisse, cela peut présenter un inconvénient majeur pour l’intégrité de la caisse, notamment si celle-ci est en carton, une chaleur trop élevée pouvant détruire le carton en le brûlant. Moreover, when the envelope is attached to the bottom of the crate, this can have a major disadvantage for the integrity of the crate, especially if it is made of cardboard, as excessive heat can destroy the cardboard by burning it.
De plus, l’introduction de l’objet à transporter dans l’enveloppe peut s’avérer difficile, voire impossible. In addition, the introduction of the object to be transported in the envelope can prove to be difficult, even impossible.
Cela est particulièrement vérifié si l’objet à transporter est inséré dans l’enveloppe une fois que la caisse est en forme, c’est-à-dire une fois que le volume interne est défini, le rebord périphérique de la caisse formant un obstacle majeur à l’insertion de l’objet dans l’enveloppe. This is particularly verified if the object to be transported is inserted into the envelope once the box is in shape, that is to say once the internal volume is defined, the peripheral edge of the box forming an obstacle middle finger when inserting the object into the envelope.
Pour pallier à cela, il peut être nécessaire, premièrement, d’insérer l’objet dans l’enveloppe puis ensuite de former la caisse et enfin de déformer l’enveloppe. To overcome this, it may be necessary, first, to insert the object into the envelope, then to form the box and finally to deform the envelope.
Cela représente un temps de manipulation important qui peut être préjudiciable pour les professionnels et également être impossible à réaliser pour des particuliers, notamment pour déformer l’enveloppe ou mettre en forme la caisse. This represents a significant handling time which can be detrimental for professionals and also be impossible for individuals, in particular to deform the envelope or shape the box.
Selon un deuxième type, l’enveloppe peut également être solidaire d’un plateau destiné à être logé dans la caisse. Dans ce cas, l’objet est introduit à l’intérieur de l’enveloppe puis, afin de solidariser et de maintenir l’objet, l’enveloppe est déformée par pliage des bords du plateau, de sorte à tendre les deux parois de l’enveloppe pour emprisonner l’objet. Une fois que cela est terminé, le plateau replié peut être inséré dans la caisse puis le couvercle mobile peut être refermé sur la caisse. According to a second type, the envelope can also be integral with a tray intended to be housed in the box. In this case, the object is introduced inside the envelope then, in order to secure and hold the object, the envelope is deformed by folding the edges of the plate, so as to stretch the two walls of the envelope to imprison the object. Once this is complete, the folded tray can be inserted into the crate and then the movable lid can be closed on the crate.
Ces moyens de retenue présentent également certains inconvénients. These retaining means also have certain drawbacks.
En effet, l’insertion de l’objet dans l’enveloppe ne pose pas de problème, cependant la déformation du plateau, notamment le pliage de ses bords représente une manipulation compliquée, voire impossible à réaliser lorsque l’objet est volumineux et que l’enveloppe à déformer propose une résistance à la déformation importante. La déformation de l’enveloppe peut alors devenir chronophage et rebuter les professionnels qui feront alors une déformation
partielle voire proposeront un colis de taille supérieure engendrant un coût de transport supérieur pour le consommateur final. Indeed, the insertion of the object in the envelope does not pose a problem, however the deformation of the plate, in particular the folding of its edges represents a complicated handling, even impossible to carry out when the object is voluminous and that the The envelope to be deformed offers significant resistance to deformation. The deformation of the envelope can then become time-consuming and put off the professionals who will then make a deformation partial or even offer a larger package generating a higher transport cost for the end consumer.
En outre, cela oblige le stockage à la fois de la caisse, du couvercle et des moyens de retenue, ce qui représente un encombrement total préjudiciable et donc un surcoût qui est souvent répercuté au client final. In addition, this requires the storage of both the box, the cover and the retaining means, which represents a detrimental total bulk and therefore an additional cost which is often passed on to the end customer.
On connait également l’ajout de papier froissé, de poches d’air, d’intercalaires cartonnés, ou encore de billes de mousse permettant de caler l’objet à transporter à l’intérieur du colis, et de le protéger lors du transport. We also know the addition of crumpled paper, air pockets, cardboard dividers, or even foam beads to wedge the object to be transported inside the package, and to protect it during transport.
Une autre technique a été développée pour répondre au besoin de retenue d’un objet dans un colis, tout en offrant un mode de fonctionnement simplifié comparativement aux techniques connues. Another technique has been developed to meet the need for retaining an object in a package, while offering a simplified mode of operation compared to known techniques.
Cette technique prévoit que les moyens de retenue sont solidaires du couvercle et comprennent une peau élastiquement déformable qui vient au contact de l’objet contenu dans le colis, pour le recouvrir et le maintenir contre le fond de la caisse. This technique provides that the retaining means are integral with the lid and comprise an elastically deformable skin which comes into contact with the object contained in the package, to cover it and hold it against the bottom of the box.
Si une telle solution donne satisfaction, elle reste néanmoins perfectible. If such a solution is satisfactory, it nevertheless remains perfectible.
En effet, la peau souple présente une tension appliquée sur l’objet qui pourrait endommager ledit objet, notamment si celui-ci est particulièrement fragile. Indeed, the flexible skin has a tension applied to the object which could damage said object, especially if it is particularly fragile.
Par ailleurs, certains objets peuvent présenter des formes complexes pour lesquelles la peau élastiquement déformable ne peut assurer un bon maintien. Ainsi, il est possible qu’une partie seulement de l’objet soit maintenue par la peau élastiquement déformable tandis qu’une autre partie reste libre de mouvement dans le colis, au risque de heurter la caisse en cas de déplacement violent du colis. Furthermore, some objects may have complex shapes for which the elastically deformable skin cannot provide good support. Thus, it is possible that only part of the object is held by the elastically deformable skin while another part remains free to move in the package, at the risk of hitting the crate in the event of violent movement of the package.
En outre, lorsque deux objets de différentes tailles doivent être transportés dans le même colis, il est nécessaire de les maintenir tous les deux dans le colis, ce qui n’est possible que par l’intermédiaire d’une entretoise ou d’une cale intercalée entre les deux objets. Cela oblige donc à ajouter du poids dans le colis et surtout à stocker tout moyen pouvant former une entretoise. Furthermore, when two objects of different sizes have to be transported in the same package, it is necessary to keep them both in the package, which is only possible by means of a spacer or a wedge. interposed between the two objects. This therefore makes it necessary to add weight to the package and above all to store any means that can form a spacer.
De plus, lorsque le colis est arrivé chez le destinataire, les objets sont retirés et le colis peut être réutilisé tandis que l’entretoise n’a plus d’utilité et est alors jetée. Cela entraine alors un
impact environnemental, notamment si l’entretoise n’est pas jetée dans un circuit de recyclage ou que son recyclage n’est pas possible. In addition, when the package has arrived at the recipient, the objects are removed and the package can be reused while the spacer is no longer useful and is then discarded. This then leads to a environmental impact, in particular if the spacer is not thrown into a recycling circuit or its recycling is not possible.
L’invention a notamment pour objectif de palier les inconvénients de l’art antérieur. The object of the invention is in particular to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art.
Plus précisément, l’invention a pour objectif de proposer une solution permettant le calage d’au moins un objet en s’adaptant de manière automatique aux caractéristiques de chaque objet, notamment en termes de résistance mécanique par rapport à sa géométrie, sans endommager ledit objet. More precisely, the object of the invention is to propose a solution allowing the wedging of at least one object by automatically adapting to the characteristics of each object, in particular in terms of mechanical resistance with respect to its geometry, without damaging said object.
L’invention a également pour objectif de fournir une telle solution qui soit simple de mise en œuvre pour un expéditeur du colis. The invention also aims to provide such a solution which is simple to implement for a sender of the parcel.
L’invention a en outre pour objectif de fournir une telle solution qui présente un faible encombrement lorsque le colis est stocké entre deux utilisations. The invention also aims to provide such a solution which has a small footprint when the package is stored between two uses.
Ces objectifs, ainsi que d’autres qui apparaîtront par la suite, sont atteints grâce à l’invention qui a pour objet un colis comprenant une caisse présentant un fond et des moyens de retenue d’au moins un objet sur le fond, les moyens de retenue comprenant : These objectives, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved thanks to the invention which relates to a package comprising a box having a bottom and means for retaining at least one object on the bottom, the means retainer including:
- un plateau, et des moyens de rappel tendant à exercer un effort du déplacement du plateau en direction du fond pour maintenir ledit ou lesdits objets entre le fond et le plateau, caractérisé en ce que le plateau comprend : - a plate, and return means tending to exert a force of movement of the plate in the direction of the bottom to maintain said object or objects between the bottom and the plate, characterized in that the plate comprises:
- un cadre auquel sont reliés les moyens de rappel, et - a frame to which the return means are connected, and
- une partie centrale reliée au cadre par l’intermédiaire d’au moins une liaison souple, et en ce que la partie centrale comprend une pluralité de plaques, chaque plaque étant reliée au cadre par la liaison souple d’une part et à au moins une autre plaque par une articulation d’autre part. - a central part connected to the frame by means of at least one flexible connection, and in that the central part comprises a plurality of plates, each plate being connected to the frame by the flexible connection on the one hand and at least another plate by a joint on the other hand.
Un tel plateau peut ainsi se déformer pour épouser au mieux la forme de chaque objet à maintenir sur le fond du colis. Such a tray can thus be deformed to best match the shape of each object to be held on the bottom of the package.
En effet, l’utilisation d’une pluralité de plaques reliées les unes aux autres par des articulations, et reliées au cadre par une liaison souple, permet de déformer la partie centrale du plateau, de sorte à être au contact de chaque objet à maintenir sur le fond du colis. Indeed, the use of a plurality of plates connected to each other by joints, and connected to the frame by a flexible connection, makes it possible to deform the central part of the plate, so as to be in contact with each object to be maintained. on the bottom of the package.
Selon un aspect avantageux, chaque liaison souple se présente sous la forme d’au moins une gouttière élastiquement déformable.
L’utilisation d’une gouttière élastiquement déformable permet de faire varier la position de la partie centrale par rapport au cadre afin de déformer la partie centrale, ce qui a pour résultat d’épouser au mieux le contour de chaque objet à retenir sur le fond du colis. According to an advantageous aspect, each flexible connection is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter. The use of an elastically deformable gutter makes it possible to vary the position of the central part with respect to the frame in order to deform the central part, which has the result of marrying as well as possible the contour of each object to be retained on the bottom of the package.
En outre, la forme d’une gouttière permet de créer une amorce de déformation permettant un déroulé de la liaison souple afin d’assurer la mobilité de chaque plaque par rapport au cadre. In addition, the shape of a gutter makes it possible to create a beginning of deformation allowing an unrolling of the flexible connection in order to ensure the mobility of each plate relative to the frame.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, au moins une des liaisons souples comprend une pluralité de gouttières aboutées les unes aux autres en formant une alternance de creux et de crêtes. According to another advantageous aspect, at least one of the flexible connections comprises a plurality of gutters butted to each other forming an alternation of hollows and crests.
L’alternance de creux et de crêtes formée par la pluralité de gouttières permet de réaliser une liaison souple facilement déformable, de type accordéon. The alternation of hollows and ridges formed by the plurality of gutters makes it possible to achieve an easily deformable flexible connection, of the accordion type.
Ainsi, chacune des gouttières peut se déformer indépendamment des autres de manière élastique de sorte à adapter le positionnement de la plaque reliée au plateau par son intermédiaire, et assurer une bonne retenue de chaque objet sur le fond du colis. Thus, each of the gutters can be deformed independently of the others in an elastic manner so as to adapt the positioning of the plate connected to the plate via it, and ensure good retention of each object on the bottom of the package.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, chaque articulation se présente sous la forme d’au moins une gouttière élastiquement déformable. According to another advantageous aspect, each joint is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
L’utilisation d’une gouttière élastiquement déformable permet de faire varier la position de la partie centrale par rapport au cadre afin de déformer la partie centrale pour épouser au mieux le contour de chaque objet à retenir sur le fond du colis. The use of an elastically deformable gutter makes it possible to vary the position of the central part in relation to the frame in order to deform the central part to best match the contour of each object to be retained on the bottom of the package.
En outre, la forme d’une gouttière permet de créer une amorce de déformation permettant un déroulé de la liaison souple afin d’assurer la mobilité de chaque plaque par rapport au cadre. In addition, the shape of a gutter makes it possible to create a beginning of deformation allowing an unrolling of the flexible connection in order to ensure the mobility of each plate relative to the frame.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, au moins une des articulations comprend une pluralité de gouttières aboutées les unes aux autres en formant une alternance de creux et de crête. According to another advantageous aspect, at least one of the joints comprises a plurality of gutters abutting each other forming an alternation of hollows and crests.
L’alternance de creux et de crêtes formée par la pluralité de gouttières permet de réaliser une liaison souple facilement déformable, de type accordéon. The alternation of hollows and ridges formed by the plurality of gutters makes it possible to achieve an easily deformable flexible connection, of the accordion type.
Ainsi, chacune des gouttières peut se déformer indépendamment des autres de manière élastique, de sorte à adapter le positionnement de la plaque reliée au plateau par son intermédiaire, et assurer une bonne retenue de chaque objet sur le fond du colis.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, le cadre présente une forme rectangulaire et la partie centrale du plateau comprend : Thus, each of the gutters can be deformed independently of the others in an elastic manner, so as to adapt the positioning of the plate connected to the plate by its intermediary, and ensure good retention of each object on the bottom of the package. According to another advantageous aspect, the frame has a rectangular shape and the central part of the top comprises:
- une bande centrale incluant deux plaques rectangulaires reliées par une articulation centrale, et s’étendant entre deux bords opposés du cadre, et - a central band including two rectangular plates connected by a central hinge, and extending between two opposite edges of the frame, and
- de part et d’autre de la bande centrale, quatre plaques triangulaires reliées deux à deux. - on either side of the central band, four triangular plates connected two by two.
Une telle architecture de la partie centrale du plateau assure ainsi une déformation en forme de voûte du plateau pour retenir un ou plusieurs objets sur le fond du colis. Such an architecture of the central part of the tray thus ensures a vault-shaped deformation of the tray to retain one or more objects on the bottom of the package.
En effet, l’articulation centrale peut être déformée pour replier l’une vers l’autre les deux plaques rectangulaires, et les plaques triangulaires peuvent être orientées les unes par rapport aux autres de sorte à se refermer pour configurer une forme de dôme, tout cela en utilisant des plaques sensiblement planes. Indeed, the central joint can be deformed to fold the two rectangular plates towards each other, and the triangular plates can be oriented relative to each other so as to close to configure a dome shape, while this by using substantially flat plates.
Ainsi, chaque objet est parfaitement retenu sur le fond du colis. Thus, each object is perfectly retained on the bottom of the package.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, le plateau est symétrique selon un plan de symétrie passant par l’articulation centrale. According to another advantageous aspect, the plate is symmetrical according to a plane of symmetry passing through the central articulation.
Cette symétrie permet de contrôler la déformation du plateau et notamment de déformer en dôme le plateau lorsque celui est destiné à épouser la forme d’un objet à retenir sur le fond du colis. This symmetry makes it possible to control the deformation of the plate and in particular to deform the plate into a dome when it is intended to match the shape of an object to be retained on the bottom of the package.
En d’autres termes, la symétrie du plateau permet de centrer l’objet par rapport au plateau et sorte à garantir son bon maintien. In other words, the symmetry of the tray makes it possible to center the object in relation to the tray and so as to guarantee its good maintenance.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, la bande centrale s’étend dans un premier plan et les plaques triangulaires s’étendent dans un second plan décalé par rapport au premier plan. According to another advantageous aspect, the central strip extends in a first plane and the triangular plates extend in a second plane offset with respect to the first plane.
Ainsi, lorsque le plateau vient au contact de plusieurs objets à retenir sur le fond du colis, le décalage entre le premier plan et le deuxième plan permet de s’assurer que le plateau est au contact de l’objet. Thus, when the tray comes into contact with several objects to be retained on the bottom of the package, the offset between the first plane and the second plane makes it possible to ensure that the tray is in contact with the object.
En outre, si l’objet à retenir sur le fond présente des différences de hauteur, alors ces différences de hauteur peuvent être compensées par la différence de hauteur entre le premier plan et le deuxième plan.
Enfin, lorsque l’objet à retenir est plat, par exemple une pièce de monnaie, un magazine ou une enveloppe, la différence de hauteur entre la bande centrale et les plaques triangulaires permet de s’assurer que l’objet sera correctement maintenu puisque l’une au moins des parties du plateau sera au contact de l’objet. Furthermore, if the object to be retained on the background has height differences, then these height differences can be compensated by the height difference between the foreground and the second plane. Finally, when the object to be held is flat, for example a coin, a magazine or an envelope, the difference in height between the central band and the triangular plates makes it possible to ensure that the object will be correctly held since the at least one of the parts of the plate will be in contact with the object.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, le plateau est réalisé en polypropylène. According to another advantageous aspect, the plate is made of polypropylene.
L’utilisation du polypropylène permet de réaliser un maintien adéquat de chaque objet sur le fond du colis en offrant une bonne rigidité sans augmenter de manière considérable le poids du colis. The use of polypropylene makes it possible to achieve adequate support for each object on the bottom of the package by offering good rigidity without considerably increasing the weight of the package.
En d’autres termes, l’utilisation du polypropylène permet d’obtenir une bonne retenue des objets sur le fond du colis sans alourdir le colis, ce qui nuirait à sa facilité de manutention. In other words, the use of polypropylene makes it possible to obtain good retention of the objects on the bottom of the package without weighing down the package, which would affect its ease of handling.
Selon un autre aspect avantageux, la caisse comprend un rebord périphérique s’étendant depuis le fond, le colis comprenant également un couvercle monté à rotation sur le rebord périphérique par un bord de jonction, le couvercle pouvant adopter une position de fermeture de la caisse, le colis comprenant, en outre, un jambage monté à rotation sur le couvercle, à une extrémité distale opposée au bord de jonction, le jambage présentant une extrémité libre destinée à venir au voisinage du fond dans la position de fermeture du couvercle, le plateau étant mobile le long du jambage, et les moyens de rappel étant positionnés entre l’extrémité libre du jambage et le plateau. According to another advantageous aspect, the box comprises a peripheral rim extending from the bottom, the package also comprising a lid rotatably mounted on the peripheral rim by a junction edge, the lid being able to adopt a closed position of the box, the package further comprising a leg rotatably mounted on the lid, at a distal end opposite the joining edge, the leg having a free end intended to come close to the bottom in the lid closed position, the plate being movable along the leg, and the return means being positioned between the free end of the leg and the plate.
La présence du jambage permet de positionner au plus près du fond le plateau lorsque le couvercle est dans sa position de fermeture de la caisse. The presence of the leg makes it possible to position the tray as close as possible to the bottom when the cover is in its closed position of the box.
Ainsi, notamment lorsque le cadre est situé au voisinage du fond, la partie centrale peut se déformer tout en tendant à recouvrer sa position initiale pour plaquer chaque objet contre le fond du colis. Thus, in particular when the frame is located close to the bottom, the central part can deform while tending to recover its initial position to press each object against the bottom of the package.
Par ailleurs, le positionnement des moyens de rappel entre l’extrémité libre du jambage et le plateau permet d’attirer le plateau en direction du fond du colis, ce qui assure la retenue des objets contre le fond du colis par la déformation de la partie centrale du plateau. Furthermore, the positioning of the return means between the free end of the leg and the plate makes it possible to attract the plate in the direction of the bottom of the package, which ensures the retention of the objects against the bottom of the package by the deformation of the part center of the board.
Ainsi, grâce à cette architecture, les objets sont maintenus plaqués sur le fond du colis, de manière automatique.
D’autres caractéristiques et avantages de l’invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d’un mode de réalisation préférentiel de l’invention, donné à titre d’exemple illustratif et non limitatif, et des dessins annexés parmi lesquels : Thus, thanks to this architecture, the objects are kept flat against the bottom of the package, automatically. Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, given by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, and the appended drawings, among which:
[Fig. 1] la figure 1 est une vue schématique d’un colis selon l’invention, le colis comprenant des moyens de retenue d’un objet sur son fond ; [Fig. 1] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a package according to the invention, the package comprising means for retaining an object on its bottom;
[Fig. 2] la figure 2 est une vue en perspective de dessous d’un plateau des moyens de retenue du colis selon l’invention ; [Fig. 2] Figure 2 is a perspective view from below of a tray of the package retaining means according to the invention;
[Fig. 3] la figure 3 est une vue de dessous du plateau des moyens de retenue du colis selon l’invention ; [Fig. 3] Figure 3 is a bottom view of the tray of the package retaining means according to the invention;
[Fig. 4] la figure 4 est une vue de détails en coupe transversale selon le plan de coupe IV-IV de la figure 3, cette vue comprenant un premier médaillon de détail à échelle agrandie illustrant pour une liaison souple, et un deuxième médaillon de détail à échelle agrandie illustrant une articulation des moyens du plateau des moyens de retenue du colis selon l’invention ; [Fig. 4] figure 4 is a cross-sectional detail view according to section plane IV-IV of figure 3, this view comprising a first detail medallion on an enlarged scale illustrating for a flexible connection, and a second detail medallion to enlarged scale illustrating an articulation of the means of the plate of the package retaining means according to the invention;
[Fig. 5] la figure 5 est une vue de détail en section longitudinale selon le plan de coupe V-V de la figure 3, illustrant une articulation du plateau des moyens de retenue du colis selon l’invention. [Fig. 5] Figure 5 is a detail view in longitudinal section along section plane V-V of Figure 3, illustrating an articulation of the plate of the package retaining means according to the invention.
En référence à la figure 1 , un colis 1 selon l’invention est représenté. Referring to Figure 1, a package 1 according to the invention is shown.
Le colis 1 comprend : Package 1 includes:
- une caisse 2 ; - a box 2;
- un couvercle 3 destiné à refermer la caisse 2 ; - A cover 3 intended to close the box 2;
- et des moyens de retenue d’un objet à l’intérieur du colis. - and means of retaining an object inside the package.
La caisse 2 comprend un fond 21 et un rebord périphérique 22 s’étendant depuis le fond. The box 2 comprises a bottom 21 and a peripheral rim 22 extending from the bottom.
Le rebord périphérique 22 et le fond 21 définissent ensemble un volume de rangement interne à la caisse 2. The peripheral rim 22 and the bottom 21 together define a storage volume internal to the box 2.
Le rebord périphérique 22 comprend une pluralité de panneaux 221 aboutés les uns aux autres de sorte à définir un contour fermé. Peripheral rim 22 comprises a plurality of panels 221 butted together so as to define a closed contour.
Chaque panneau 221 est monté pivotant sur le fond 21 de la caisse 2.
Chaque panneau 221 peut ainsi adopter une position d’utilisation dans lequel il s’étend sensiblement perpendiculairement au fond 21 , et une position de rangement dans laquelle il s’étend sensiblement parallèlement au fond 21. Each panel 221 is pivotally mounted on the bottom 21 of the box 2. Each panel 221 can thus adopt a position of use in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the bottom 21, and a storage position in which it extends substantially parallel to the bottom 21.
T el que cela est illustré par la figure 1 , le couvercle 3 est monté à rotation sur l’un des panneaux 221 du rebord périphérique 22. As shown in Figure 1, the cover 3 is rotatably mounted on one of the panels 221 of the peripheral rim 22.
Plus précisément, le couvercle 3 est relié à l’un des panneaux 221 par un bord de jonction 31 par lequel il est articulé à rotation audit panneau 221. More precisely, the cover 3 is connected to one of the panels 221 by a joining edge 31 by which it is rotatably hinged to said panel 221.
A l’opposé du bord de jonction 31 , le couvercle 3 présente une extrémité distale 32. Opposite the joining edge 31, the lid 3 has a distal end 32.
Le couvercle peut pivoter par rapport au panneau 221 entre une première position dans laquelle il est sensiblement perpendiculaire au panneau 221 sur lequel il est monté, et une deuxième position dans laquelle il est sensiblement parallèle audit panneau 221. The cover can pivot relative to the panel 221 between a first position in which it is substantially perpendicular to the panel 221 on which it is mounted, and a second position in which it is substantially parallel to said panel 221.
Dans sa première position, le couvercle 3 obstrue l’accès au volume de rangement interne de la caisse 2. En d’autres termes, dans sa première position, le couvercle 3 ferme le colis 1. In its first position, cover 3 obstructs access to the internal storage volume of box 2. In other words, in its first position, cover 3 closes package 1.
A l’inverse, dans sa deuxième position, le couvercle 3 laisse libre l’accès au volume de rangement interne de la caisse 2. En d’autres termes, dans sa deuxième position, le couvercle 3 ouvre le colis 1. Conversely, in its second position, cover 3 leaves free access to the internal storage volume of box 2. In other words, in its second position, cover 3 opens package 1.
Selon le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures, le couvercle 3 fait partie d’un ensemble d’obturation intégrant le panneau 221 sur lequel il est monté. According to the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the cover 3 is part of a sealing assembly integrating the panel 221 on which it is mounted.
Ainsi, dans la première position du couvercle 3, le panneau 221 est dans sa position d’utilisation, et dans la deuxième position du couvercle 3, le panneau 221 est dans sa position de rangement. Thus, in the first position of the cover 3, the panel 221 is in its use position, and in the second position of the cover 3, the panel 221 is in its storage position.
Les moyens de retenue comprennent : Restraint means include:
- un plateau 4, et - a tray 4, and
- des moyens de rappel 5 tendant à exercer un effort de déplacement du plateau 4 en direction du fond 21 de la caisse 2 comme il sera expliqué ci-après. - return means 5 tending to exert a displacement force of the plate 4 in the direction of the bottom 21 of the box 2 as will be explained below.
Tel que cela est représenté sur la figure 1 , le colis 1 présente au moins un jambage 6 monté à rotation sur le couvercle 3 au niveau de son extrémité distale 32.
Le jambage 6 présente une extrémité libre 61 destinée à venir au voisinage du fond 21 dans la position de fermeture du couvercle 3, c’est-à-dire dans la deuxième position du couvercleAs shown in Figure 1, package 1 has at least one leg 6 rotatably mounted on cover 3 at its distal end 32. The leg 6 has a free end 61 intended to come close to the bottom 21 in the closed position of the lid 3, that is to say in the second position of the lid
3. 3.
Les moyens de rappel 5 prennent par exemple la forme d’un cordon élastique et sont positionnés entre l’extrémité libre du jambage 6 et le plateau 4. The return means 5 take for example the form of an elastic cord and are positioned between the free end of the leg 6 and the plate 4.
Le plateau 4 est ainsi mobile à rotation par rapport au jambage 6. Le plateau 4 est, en outre, guidé en translation le long du jambage 6 par des moyens ad-hoc. The plate 4 is thus rotatable relative to the leg 6. The plate 4 is, moreover, guided in translation along the leg 6 by ad-hoc means.
Tel qu’illustré par la figure 1 , le colis 1 comprend deux jambages 6 positionnés à l’extrémité distale 32 du couvercle et montés à rotation sur le couvercle 3. As shown in Figure 1, package 1 comprises two legs 6 positioned at the distal end 32 of the cover and rotatably mounted on cover 3.
Les deux jambages 6 sont positionnés de manière à être situés de part et d’autre du plateauThe two legs 6 are positioned so as to be located on either side of the top
4. 4.
Pour guider plus encore le plateau dans son mouvement de translation par rapport au jambage 6, le colis 1 comprend des moyens de guidage en déplacement du plateau 4 sur le panneau 221 sur lequel le couvercle 3 est monté à rotation. To further guide the plate in its translational movement relative to the leg 6, the package 1 comprises means for guiding the plate 4 in displacement on the panel 221 on which the cover 3 is rotatably mounted.
Ces moyens de guidage en déplacement du plateau 4 comprennent au moins une glissière 7 dans laquelle le panneau 4, ou à tout le moins une partie du panneau 4, prend place permettant de guider en translation le panneau 4 le long du panneau 221 solidaire du bord de jonction 31 du couvercle 3. These means for guiding the plate 4 in displacement comprise at least one slide 7 in which the panel 4, or at the very least a part of the panel 4, takes place allowing the panel 4 to be guided in translation along the panel 221 secured to the edge junction 31 of cover 3.
Le panneau 4 est ainsi mobile en translation selon une direction de déplacement perpendiculaire au fond 21 de la caisse 2 et peut s’écarter du fond 21 et être ramené vers le fond 21 à l’aide des moyens de rappel 5. The panel 4 is thus movable in translation along a direction of movement perpendicular to the bottom 21 of the box 2 and can move away from the bottom 21 and be brought back towards the bottom 21 using the return means 5.
En référence aux figures 2, 3, 4 et 5, le plateau 4 est à présent décrit. With reference to Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5, the plate 4 is now described.
Le plateau 4 comprend : Tray 4 includes:
- un cadre 41 auquel sont reliés des moyens de rappel 5, et - a frame 41 to which return means 5 are connected, and
- une partie centrale 42 reliée au cadre 41 par l’intermédiaire d’au moins une liaison souple 43.
Tel que cela est illustré par la figure 2, le cadre 41 présente une forme sensiblement rectangulaire. A chacun de ses coins, le cadre 41 présente au moins un trou 410 de fixation des moyens de rappel 5. - a central part 42 connected to the frame 41 via at least one flexible connection 43. As illustrated in Figure 2, the frame 41 has a substantially rectangular shape. At each of its corners, the frame 41 has at least one hole 410 for fixing the return means 5.
La partie centrale 42 comprend une pluralité de plaques 44. The central part 42 comprises a plurality of plates 44.
Chaque plaque 44 est reliée au cadre 41 par la liaison souple 43 d’une part, et à au moins à une autre plaque 44 par une articulation 45 d’autre part. Each plate 44 is connected to the frame 41 by the flexible connection 43 on the one hand, and to at least one other plate 44 by a hinge 45 on the other hand.
La partie centrale 42 du plateau 4 peut ainsi se déformer pour s’adapter à chaque objet à retenir dans le colis 1 comme cela est expliqué ci-après. The central part 42 of the plate 4 can thus be deformed to adapt to each object to be retained in the package 1 as explained below.
En référence aux figures 2 et 3, la partie centrale 42 du plateau 4 comprend : With reference to Figures 2 and 3, the central part 42 of the plate 4 comprises:
- une bande centrale incluant deux plaques rectangulaires 441 reliées par une articulation centrale 451 , et - a central strip including two rectangular plates 441 connected by a central joint 451, and
- de part et d’autre de la bande centrale, quatre plaques triangulaires 442 reliées deux à deux. - on either side of the central strip, four triangular plates 442 connected two by two.
L’utilisation de plaques rectangulaires 441 et de plaques triangulaires 442 permet de déformer le plateau 4 en un dôme qui tend à recentrer chaque objet à retenir vers le centre du plateau 4. The use of rectangular plates 441 and triangular plates 442 makes it possible to deform the plate 4 into a dome which tends to refocus each object to be retained towards the center of the plate 4.
Les plaques triangulaires 442 présentent plus spécifiquement une forme de triangle rectangle. The triangular plates 442 more specifically have a right triangle shape.
Les plaques triangulaires 442 sont agencées deux à deux de manière à reconstituer ensemble un rectangle. The triangular plates 442 are arranged two by two so as to reconstitute a rectangle together.
Ainsi, de chaque côté de la bande centrale, les plaques triangulaires 442 sont positionnées de sorte à former un rectangle s’étendant sur toute la longueur de la bande centrale. Thus, on each side of the central strip, the triangular plates 442 are positioned so as to form a rectangle extending over the entire length of the central strip.
Autrement dit, les plaques triangulaires 442 sont regroupées par quatre de part et d’autre de la bande centrale et sont disposées de sorte que deux plaques triangulaire 442 soient jointives l’une de l’autre par leur hypoténuse, via une articulation 45. En outre, dans cette architecture, deux plaques 442 triangulaires sont jointives l’une de l’autre, par l’intermédiaire d’une articulation 45, au niveau de leur côté de plus petite longueur.
Tel que cela est illustré par les figures 2 et 3, la liaison souple 43 est discontinue sur la périphérie de la partie centrale 42. In other words, the triangular plates 442 are grouped together in fours on either side of the central band and are arranged so that two triangular plates 442 are contiguous with each other by their hypotenuse, via a hinge 45. In Furthermore, in this architecture, two triangular plates 442 are contiguous to one another, via a hinge 45, at their side of shorter length. As illustrated by Figures 2 and 3, the flexible connection 43 is discontinuous on the periphery of the central part 42.
Plus particulièrement, la liaison souple 43 présente une pluralité d’évidement 431 à chaque jonction avec une articulation 45. More particularly, the flexible connection 43 has a plurality of recesses 431 at each junction with a hinge 45.
De même, chaque articulation 45, lorsqu’elle rencontre une deuxième articulation 45 présente une lumière 452. Likewise, each joint 45, when it meets a second joint 45, has a slot 452.
Les lumières 452 et les évidements 431 permettent d’une part de faciliter la fabrication du plateau 4 mais également de faciliter la déformation de la partie centrale 42 tel qu’expliqué ci- après sans risque de déchirure à cause d’une concentration de contraintes de la liaison souple 43 ou des articulations 45. The openings 452 and the recesses 431 make it possible on the one hand to facilitate the manufacture of the plate 4 but also to facilitate the deformation of the central part 42 as explained below without risk of tearing due to a concentration of stresses of the flexible connection 43 or joints 45.
En référence à la figure 3, le plateau 4 est symétrique selon un plan de symétrie P passant par l’articulation centrale 451 . Referring to Figure 3, the plate 4 is symmetrical along a plane of symmetry P passing through the central joint 451.
Ainsi, comme cela est illustré par la figure 3, de part et d’autre du plan de symétrie P, la partie centrale 42 du plateau 4 présente une plaque rectangulaire 441 et, de part et d’autre de la plaque rectangulaire 441 deux plaques triangulaires 442. Thus, as shown in Figure 3, on either side of the plane of symmetry P, the central part 42 of the plate 4 has a rectangular plate 441 and, on either side of the rectangular plate 441 two plates triangular 442.
En référence à la vue de détails de la figure 4, la bande centrale formée par les deux plaques rectangulaires 441 s’étend dans un premier plan P1 et les plaques triangulaires 442 s’étendent dans un second plan P2 décalées par rapport au premier plan P1. Referring to the detail view of Figure 4, the central strip formed by the two rectangular plates 441 extends in a first plane P1 and the triangular plates 442 extend in a second plane P2 offset from the first plane P1 .
Selon le mode de réalisation illustré par la figure 4, les plaques rectangulaires 441 de la bande centrale sont destinées à être plus proches du fond 21 du colis 1 que les plaques triangulaires 442. According to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 4, the rectangular plates 441 of the central strip are intended to be closer to the bottom 21 of the package 1 than the triangular plates 442.
Ce décalage est visible lorsque le panneau 4 n’est pas soumis à déformation, c’est-à-dire qu’il ne coopère pas avec au moins un objet à retenir dans le colis 1 . This offset is visible when the panel 4 is not subjected to deformation, that is to say that it does not cooperate with at least one object to be retained in the package 1.
A titre d’exemple illustratif et non limitatif, le plateau 4 est réalisé en polypropylène. By way of illustrative and non-limiting example, the plate 4 is made of polypropylene.
Avantageusement, le plateau 4 est transparent.
En référence à la figure 4, chaque liaison souple 43 se présente sous la forme d’au moins une gouttière élastiquement déformable. Advantageously, the plate 4 is transparent. Referring to Figure 4, each flexible connection 43 is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
Tel que cela est illustré par le médaillon de détail inférieur de la figure 4, au moins une des liaisons souples 43 comprend une pluralité de gouttières aboutées les unes aux autres en formant une alternance de creux 46 et de crêtes 47. As illustrated by the lower detail inset in Figure 4, at least one of the flexible connections 43 comprises a plurality of gutters butted together forming an alternation of hollows 46 and ridges 47.
Plus particulièrement, la liaison souple 43 présente successivement depuis le cadre 41 jusqu’au plateau central 42, un premier creux 46, une première crête 47, un deuxième creux 46, une deuxième crête 47, et enfin, un troisième creux 47. More particularly, the flexible connection 43 has successively from the frame 41 to the central plate 42, a first hollow 46, a first peak 47, a second hollow 46, a second peak 47, and finally, a third hollow 47.
En d’autres termes, la liaison souple 43 comprend deux marches. In other words, the flexible connection 43 comprises two steps.
Cette alternance de creux 46 et de crêtes 47 permet de déformer indépendamment les unes des autres chaque gouttière pour pouvoir positionner indépendamment les unes des autres les plaques 44 par rapport au cadre 41. This alternation of hollows 46 and ridges 47 makes it possible to deform each gutter independently of each other in order to be able to position the plates 44 independently of each other with respect to the frame 41.
A l’instar de la liaison souple 43, chaque articulation 45 se présente sous la forme d’au moins une gouttière élastiquement déformable. Like the flexible connection 43, each joint 45 is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
En référence à la figure 5, l’articulation 45 située entre deux plaques triangulaires 442 et qui s’étend selon le plan de symétrie P est une articulation simple. Referring to Figure 5, the joint 45 located between two triangular plates 442 and which extends along the plane of symmetry P is a simple joint.
Autrement dit, l’articulation simple est formée d’une unique gouttière. In other words, the simple joint is made up of a single gutter.
En référence au médaillon de détail supérieur illustré par la figure 4, l’une au moins des articulations 45 comprend une pluralité de gouttières aboutées les unes aux autres en formant une alternance de creux 46 et de crêtes 47. With reference to the upper detail medallion illustrated in Figure 4, at least one of the joints 45 comprises a plurality of gutters abutting each other forming an alternation of hollows 46 and ridges 47.
En référence au médaillon de détail supérieur de la figure 4, l’articulation 45 illustrée présente, depuis le cadre 41 jusqu’à la partie centrale 42, un premier creux 46, une crête 47, et enfin un deuxième creux 46. With reference to the upper detail medallion in Figure 4, the illustrated joint 45 has, from the frame 41 to the central part 42, a first hollow 46, a crest 47, and finally a second hollow 46.
En d’autres termes, l’articulation 45 comprend une seule marche. In other words, joint 45 comprises a single step.
Selon le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 3, chaque plaque rectangulaire 441 porte des moyens d’accroche 48.
Ces moyens d’accroche 48 sont destinés à coopérer avec chaque objet à retenir dans le colis 1 pour empêcher leur glissement par rapport au plateau 4. According to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 3, each rectangular plate 441 carries hooking means 48. These attachment means 48 are intended to cooperate with each object to be retained in the package 1 to prevent their sliding relative to the plate 4.
Ces moyens d’accroche 48 sont par exemple constitués d’une bande de matériau fixée sur les plaques rectangulaires 441. These attachment means 48 consist for example of a strip of material fixed on the rectangular plates 441.
La caractéristique d’accroche des moyens d’accroche 48 peut être obtenue soit par l’utilisation d’un matériau présentant une rugosité offrant l’accroche souhaitée, soit par l’utilisation d’un matériau anti friction présentant des caractéristiques antifriction retenant les objets, soit par l’utilisation d’un matériau présentant une couche de colle repositionnable. The hooking characteristic of the hooking means 48 can be obtained either by the use of a material having a roughness offering the desired grip, or by the use of an anti-friction material having anti-friction characteristics retaining the objects , or by using a material having a repositionable adhesive layer.
En utilisation, le colis 1 selon l’invention permet de retenir un ou plusieurs objets contre le fond 21 de la caisse 2 par l’intermédiaire du plateau 4 des moyens de retenue. In use, the package 1 according to the invention makes it possible to retain one or more objects against the bottom 21 of the box 2 via the plate 4 of the retaining means.
Pour transporter un objet en toute sécurité, un utilisateur positionne l’objet à transporter sur le fond 21 de la caisse 2 puis positionne le couvercle 3 dans sa position de fermeture (c’est-à- dire sa première position) To transport an object in complete safety, a user positions the object to be transported on the bottom 21 of the box 2 then positions the cover 3 in its closed position (that is to say its first position)
Le plateau 4, qui est relié au jambage 6 remonte alors en direction du couvercle 3 en étant écarté du fond 21 de la caisse 2 par la présence de l’objet à retenir dans la caisse 2. The plate 4, which is connected to the leg 6 then rises in the direction of the lid 3 being separated from the bottom 21 of the box 2 by the presence of the object to be retained in the box 2.
Les moyens de rappel 5 tendent alors à exercer un effort de déplacement du plateau 4 en direction du fond 21 pour maintenir chaque objet entre le fond 21 de la caisse 2 et le plateau 4. The return means 5 then tend to exert a displacement force of the plate 4 in the direction of the bottom 21 to hold each object between the bottom 21 of the box 2 and the plate 4.
Par cet effort, de déplacement du plateau 4 vers le fond 21 , la partie centrale 42 du plateau 4 se déforme pour épouser au mieux la forme de chaque objet à retenir dans la caisse 2. By this effort, of displacement of the plate 4 towards the bottom 21, the central part 42 of the plate 4 is deformed to best match the shape of each object to be retained in the box 2.
Cette déformation de la partie centrale 42 est notamment obtenue à l’aide des articulations 45 et de la ou chaque liaison souple 43. This deformation of the central part 42 is in particular obtained using the joints 45 and the or each flexible connection 43.
Ainsi, les plaques 44 s’orientent en fonction de la forme du ou des objets à retenir indépendamment les unes des autres, ce qui permet au plateau 4 et notamment à sa partie centrale 42 d’épouser et de plaquer contre le fond 21 de la caisse 2 le ou les objets à retenir.
Le colis 1 qui vient d’être décrit offre ainsi une retenue efficace de chaque objet à l’intérieur du colis 1 lors de leur transport, ce qui assure leur intégrité. Thus, the plates 44 are oriented according to the shape of the object or objects to be retained independently of each other, which allows the plate 4 and in particular its central part 42 to fit and press against the bottom 21 of the crate 2 the object(s) to be retained. The package 1 which has just been described thus offers effective retention of each object inside the package 1 during their transport, which ensures their integrity.
En outre, l’utilisation d’un matériau tel que le polypropylène permet de réaliser un plateau 4 assurant le maintien des objets contre le fond 21 de la caisse 2 de manière simple et sans alourdir de manière considérable le colis 1 .
In addition, the use of a material such as polypropylene makes it possible to produce a tray 4 ensuring the maintenance of the objects against the bottom 21 of the box 2 in a simple manner and without considerably weighing down the package 1 .
Claims
1 . Colis (1) comprenant une caisse (2) présentant un fond (21) et des moyens de retenue d’au moins un objet sur le fond (21), les moyens de retenue comprenant : 1 . Package (1) comprising a box (2) having a bottom (21) and means for retaining at least one object on the bottom (21), the retaining means comprising:
- un plateau (4), et - a tray (4), and
- des moyens de rappel (5) tendant à exercer un effort de déplacement du plateau (4) en direction du fond (21) pour maintenir ledit ou lesdits objets entre le fond (21) et le plateau (4), caractérisé en ce que le plateau (4) comprend : - return means (5) tending to exert a displacement force of the plate (4) in the direction of the bottom (21) to maintain the said object or objects between the bottom (21) and the plate (4), characterized in that the plate (4) comprises:
- un cadre (41) auquel sont reliés les moyens de rappel (5), et - a frame (41) to which the return means (5) are connected, and
- une partie centrale (42) reliée au cadre (41) par l’intermédiaire d’au moins une liaison souple (43), et en ce que la partie centrale (42) comprend une pluralité de plaques (44), chaque plaque (44) étant reliée au cadre (41) par la liaison souple (43) d’une part et à au moins une autre plaque par une articulation (45) d’autre part. - a central part (42) connected to the frame (41) via at least one flexible connection (43), and in that the central part (42) comprises a plurality of plates (44), each plate ( 44) being connected to the frame (41) by the flexible connection (43) on the one hand and to at least one other plate by a joint (45) on the other hand.
2. Colis (1) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que chaque liaison souple (43) se présente sous la forme d’au moins une gouttière élastiquement déformable. 2. Package (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each flexible connection (43) is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
3. Colis (1) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu’au moins une des liaisons souples (43) comprend une pluralité de gouttières aboutées les unes aux autres en formant une alternance de creux (46) et de crêtes (47). 3. Package (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least one of the flexible connections (43) comprises a plurality of gutters abutting each other forming an alternation of hollows (46) and ridges (47) .
4. Colis (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chaque articulation (45) se présente sous la forme d’au moins une gouttière élastiquement déformable. 4. Package (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each articulation (45) is in the form of at least one elastically deformable gutter.
5. Colis (1) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu’au moins une des articulations (45) comprend une pluralité de gouttières aboutées les unes aux autres en formant une alternance de creux (46) et de crêtes (47). 5. Package (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least one of the joints (45) comprises a plurality of gutters abutting each other forming an alternation of hollows (46) and ridges (47).
6. Colis (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le cadre (41) présente une forme rectangulaire, et en ce que la partie centrale (42) du plateau (4) comprend : 6. Package (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (41) has a rectangular shape, and in that the central part (42) of the plate (4) comprises:
- une bande centrale incluant deux plaques rectangulaires (441) reliées par une articulation centrale (451), et s’étendant entre deux bords opposés du cadre (41), et - a central band including two rectangular plates (441) connected by a central articulation (451), and extending between two opposite edges of the frame (41), and
-de part et d’autre de la bande centrale, quatre plaques triangulaires (442) reliées deux à deux.
-on either side of the central strip, four triangular plates (442) connected two by two.
7. Colis (1) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le plateau (4) est symétrique selon un plan de symétrie (P) passant par l’articulation centrale (451). 7. Package (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the plate (4) is symmetrical along a plane of symmetry (P) passing through the central articulation (451).
8. Colis (1) selon la revendication 6 ou la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que la bande centrale s’étend dans un premier plan (P1) et les plaques triangulaires (442) s’étendent dans un second plan (P2) décalé par rapport au premier plan (P1). 8. Package (1) according to claim 6 or claim 7, characterized in that the central strip extends in a first plane (P1) and the triangular plates (442) extend in a second plane (P2) offset relative to the foreground (P1).
9. Colis (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le plateau (4) est réalisé en polypropylène. 9. Package (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate (4) is made of polypropylene.
10. Colis (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la caisse (2) comprend un rebord périphérique (22) s’étendant depuis le fond (21), le colis (1) comprenant également un couvercle (3) monté à rotation sur le rebord périphérique (22) par un bord de jonction (31), le couvercle (3) pouvant occuper une position de fermeture de la caisse (2), le colis (1) comprenant, en outre, un jambage (6) monté à rotation sur le couvercle (3), à une extrémité distale (32) opposée au bord de jonction (31), le jambage (6) présentant une extrémité libre (61) destinée à venir au voisinage du fond (21) dans la position de fermeture du couvercle (3), le plateau (4) étant mobile le long du jambage (6), et les moyens de rappel (5) étant positionnés entre l’extrémité libre (61) du jambage (6) et le plateau (4).
10. Parcel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the box (2) comprises a peripheral rim (22) extending from the bottom (21), the parcel (1) also comprising a lid (3) rotatably mounted on the peripheral rim (22) by a joining edge (31), the cover (3) being able to occupy a closed position of the box (2), the package (1) further comprising, a leg (6) rotatably mounted on the lid (3), at a distal end (32) opposite the joining edge (31), the leg (6) having a free end (61) intended to come close to the bottom (21) in the closed position of the lid (3), the plate (4) being movable along the leg (6), and the return means (5) being positioned between the free end (61) of the leg ( 6) and the plate (4).
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