NL2019219B1 - an assembly of a box and capsules, a box, an inner part thereof, and a method for protecting capsules - Google Patents

an assembly of a box and capsules, a box, an inner part thereof, and a method for protecting capsules Download PDF

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NL2019219B1
NL2019219B1 NL2019219A NL2019219A NL2019219B1 NL 2019219 B1 NL2019219 B1 NL 2019219B1 NL 2019219 A NL2019219 A NL 2019219A NL 2019219 A NL2019219 A NL 2019219A NL 2019219 B1 NL2019219 B1 NL 2019219B1
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    • B65D5/5038—Tray-like elements formed by folding a blank and presenting openings or recesses
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract

An assembly comprising a box and a plurality of capsules positioned therein. The box comprises an outer part and an inner part, Wherein the outer part encloses the inner part. The inner part comprises a tray having a plurality of first cutouts for first capsules. The first cutouts are arranged to fittingly clamp upper portions of the first capsules for fixating the first capsules. Flanges of the first capsules Which extend through the first cutouts are sandwiched between the inner part and the outer part of the box.

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P116126NL00
Title: an assembly of a box and capsules, a box, an inner part thereof, and a method for protecting capsules
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention generally relates to an assembly and method for protecting capsules, in particular capsules for preparing a beverage. The invention further relates to a box including an inner part and an outer part. The invention further relates to the inner part thereof.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
Capsules are widely used in brewing units for preparing a beverage which is suitable for consumption. They can be packed in a box arranged for holding a plurality of capsules, i.e. multi-capsules pack. However, the capsules carried in such a box may become damaged, for instance during packaging, during transportation, in case the box is (accidently) dropped, or in various other situations. For this purpose, the box may for example be built more rigidly to provide abetter protection against damage. However, among other things, weight and cost play an important role in the design of the box for packaging said capsules. Hence, there is a need for a box for the capsules which can more effectively protect the capsules.
Generally, the capsules may become damaged as a result of forces or pressures directly imposed on the box, for example as a consequence of an interaction with a foreign object. However, additionally or alternatively, the capsules may become damaged as a result of contact damage, as a consequence of the capsule contacting one or more other capsules in the box, for example resulting from forces or pressures imposed on the box.
Furthermore, certain parts of a capsule are more susceptible to damage as a result of excessive forces. For example, a capsule comprising a flange at its upper side may become bent so that the capsule may not (properly) work anymore when it is used in the beverage unit. This may for instance cause improper sealing in the brewing unit or the capsule may not properly fit anymore in the beverage unit. Alternatively or additionally, a body of the capsule, a bottom and/or a closure of the capsule may become damaged, for example as a result of tearing, piercing or braking. As a consequence, the capsule may become useless and/or the product inside the damaged capsule may become poor.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide for an assembly, a box, and a method that obviates at least one of the above-mentioned drawbacks.
Alternatively or additionally, it is a further object to provide enhanced protection for capsules carried within a box.
Thereto, the invention provides for an assembly comprising a box and a plurality of capsules positioned therein. The capsules each comprise a cone-shaped or cup-shaped body having an upper portion including a flange annularly extending from the body and a closure for closing the capsule, and including a bottom portion having a tapered section configured to be pierced. The box comprises an outer part and an inner part, wherein the outer part encloses the inner part. The inner part comprises a tray having a plurality of first cutouts for first capsules. The first cutouts are arranged to fittingly clamp the upper portions of the first capsules for fixating the first capsules. The flanges of the first capsules extending through the first cutouts are sandwiched between the inner part and the outer part of the box.
As a result of sandwiching the flanges of the first capsules between the inner part and the outer part of the box, the first capsules extending through the first cutouts of the tray of the inner part can be supported at a stronger portion of the capsule, i.e. the upper portion of the capsule and/or capsule flange. Weaker portions of the capsules (e.g. capsule mid point) may be more prone to buckle and/or denting.
The box may be arranged for holding or carrying the plurality of capsules. The first capsules extending through the first cutouts of the tray may be prevented in moving sideways. The tray can effectively hold the first capsules in position inside the box being enclosed by the outer part of the box. The risk of damaging the capsules in the box of the assembly may be reduced, since by means of the inner part of the box the plurality of capsules may be fixed at a substantially fixed location in the box. Optionally, the box may be closed off by a lid so as to cover the capsules positioned therein.
The flanges of the first capsules extending through the first cutouts may be sandwiched between the tray of the inner part of the box and a (bottom) wall of the outer part of the box.
The tray of the inner part may form a sheet or plate comprising the first cutouts forming apertures for the first capsules. The first cutouts may for example be punched out of the tray during manufacturing. A cutout of the first cutouts may be shaped and/or dimensioned such as to fittingly surround the upper portion of the first capsule used in the assembly. The movement of the first capsules extending through the first cutouts may be restricting as a result of fitting. The first cutouts may be arranged to fit tightly or correspond to at least a portion of the capsule sidewalls.
Optionally, the inner part further comprises at least one sidewall extending further than the first capsules such as to form a protective distance between the outer part and the inner part. The at least one sidewall may be arranged to contact the outer part of the box, for example an upper wall or lid portion of the outer part of the box. In this way, the risk of disengagement of the first capsules from the inner part may be reduced. The possible range in movement of the at least the first capsules being held by the tray may be reduced or restricted. The flanges of the first capsules extending through the first cutouts may become more firmly sandwiched between the inner part and the outer part of the box.
The inner part comprising the at least one sidewall may prevent up-down movement (as well as side to side or sideways) movement enabling a clearance between the capsule and the box, and consequently provide an air cushion that may increase protection.
The inner part, which includes the tray and the at least one sidewall, may ensure that the bottom portion of the first capsules are in clearance of the outer part of the box. A free space may thus be provided between the bottom portion of the first capsules and a lid and/or a face panel of the outer part of the box. The at least one sidewall of the inner part can contact the outer part (e.g. lid or face panel) with the first capsules recessed below. The tray of the inner part may sit on top of the flanges of the first capsules. The bottom portion of the first capsules including the flange may rest on a bottom wall of the outer part.
The inner part and outer part of the box may have different sizes and shapes. In case the tray of the inner part is rectangular in shape having four sides, one or more of the sides may have a sidewall. In an example, each side of the tray of the inner part has a sidewall. It is also possible that only two sides of the tray of the inner part have a sidewall, for instance two sides opposite each other. The sidewall may be obtained by means of folding. The tray and at least one sidewall of the inner part may be formed unitary from the same material and/or sheet/plate material. For instance, cutouts may be punched out to form the tray and some parts may be bent to form the sidewalls. In an advantageous example, the inner part has a unitary design.
As will be further discussed below, the invention also relates to a blank for manufacturing the inner part, the blank including a central blank part to provide the tray and peripheral flaps that enable to provide the sidewalls.
Optionally, a height of the at least one sidewall substantially corresponds to the height of the capsules. In use, the at least one sidewall may substantially extend in a direction of the capsules placed on the tray of the inner part, i.e. direction extending from the upper portion to the bottom portion of the first capsules placed in the first cutouts of the tray. Since the first cutouts are arranged to fittingly clamp the upper portions of the first capsules for fixating the first capsules, the upper portion of the first capsules including the flange may be sandwiched between the inner part and the outer part of the box. As a result, the at least one sidewall of the inner part may extend further than the bottom portion of the first capsules, providing an additional space therebetween.
Optionally, the at least one sidewall extends along a sidewall of the outer part. The inner part holding the first capsules may be placed within the outer part of the box. The size and shape of the inner part may be such that it fits in the outer part, wherein the sidewalls can extend along the sidewall of the outer part.
Optionally, the at least one sidewall of the inner part comprises an edge for supporting a lid of the outer part thereon. This may result in a free space between the bottom portion of the first capsules and the outer part, which may at least partially act as an air cushion, which may be beneficial for protecting the first capsules against impact damage.
Optionally, a relative distance between first cutouts is such that a space is formed between first capsules positioned in the first cutouts. The space is arranged to fittingly receive a second capsule such as to enable positioning of one or more second capsules in the box with their flange facing an opposite direction with respect to the first capsules, for complementary positioning the one or more second capsules between first capsules, for holding the one or more second capsules between the inner part and a wall of the outer part opposite the inner part. In this way, the void spaces inside the box may be filled by inverted capsules, i.e. second capsules. The first capsules then may act as a support for the second capsules. This may allow packing a larger number of capsules inside a box, while improving the protection of the capsules against damage.
The first and second capsules may be disposed in substantially abutting relationship with respect to each other, wherein a second capsule abuts at least two first capsules. In an example, the second capsule abuts against four first capsules so that an improved support by means of the first capsules can be obtained. Other configurations are also possible. A relative distance between first cutouts is arranged such as to provide the space in which a second capsule can be fittingly placed. This space may at least partially be formed between two or more first capsules positioned in the first cutouts and held by the tray of the inner part. The space may be precisely dimensioned for receiving the second capsule such as to provide fixation (i.e. complementary).
As indicated earlier, the inner part may ensure that the bottom portion of the first capsules are in clearance of the outer part of the box. Similarly, also the bottom portion of the second capsules can be in clearance of the outer part of the box. The bottom portion of the second capsules may be located on top of the flanges of the first capsules. The bottom portion of the second capsules may for example sit on the second cutouts arranged on the tray of the inner part.
Advantageously, the bottom portions of both the first capsules and the second capsules can be in clearance from the outer part of the box. This can enable a level of an air cushion effect and protection for the first capsules and second capsules of the assembly. Such an air cushion effect may play an important role as the outer part of the box may be flexed to a certain extent. The bottom portion of the capsules are known to be sensitive to damage. In particular, the bottom portion can be a critical interface with the brewing unit (e.g. piercer), requiring protection.
Optionally, the tray includes one or more second cutouts arranged between two or more first cutouts. The one or more second cutouts are arranged for accommodating the bottom portion of the second capsules. In this way, the second capsules may be held better in place inside the box.
Optionally, the first cutouts are arranged in an array of rows and/or columns. The tray may include one or more rows and/or columns. Depending on the size and positioning of the first cutouts and the size/shape of the first capsules, also one or more second cutouts may be arranged between at least two first cutouts.
Optionally, the first cutouts are located on the tray in such a way that the flanges of the first capsules are spaced away from edges of the tray. The dimensions of the tray and the positioning of the first cutouts may be chosen in such a way to provide a spacing between the first capsules and an outer edge of the tray. By providing such a spacing to the box edges, the risk in damaging of the capsules, and in particular their flanges, may be reduced.
Optionally, the box is made of paper, carton or the like. However, other materials such as plastics may also be employed. A combination of materials may also be employed. The inner part and the outer part of the box of the assembly may be made out of different materials or made out of substantially the same material.
The first and second capsules may be the same capsules, being differently positioned inside the box. However, in an alternative example, different types of capsules may also be employed. The flanges of the capsules may have various forms and shapes. In an example, the flanges are seal flanges, for instance comprising a curled edge. Many variations are possible.
Optionally, the capsules are aluminum capsules. Aluminum capsules may be more prone to damage, for example as a result of denting. Therefore, such capsules may require more protection against damage.
According to an aspect, the invention provides for a box for use in the assembly, wherein the box includes an inner part and an outer part.
According to an aspect, the invention provides for an inner part for use in the box, wherein the inner part comprises a tray having a plurality of first cutouts for first capsules. The first cutouts are arranged to fittingly clamp upper portions of first capsules for fixating first capsules.
Optionally, the inner part further comprises at least one sidewall extending further than the first capsules such as to form a protective distance between the outer part and the inner part.
Optionally, a height of the at least one sidewall substantially corresponds to the height of the capsules.
Optionally, the tray includes one or more second cutouts arranged between two or more first cutouts, wherein the one or more second cutouts accommodate an end portion of the second capsules.
Optionally, the first cutouts are arranged in an array of rows and/or columns.
Optionally, the inner part is arranged for positioning aluminum capsules in the box. Such aluminum capsules may be more sensitive to damage.
According to an aspect, the invention provides for a method for protecting a plurality of capsules positioned in a box. The method comprises providing a box comprising an outer part and an inner part, wherein the outer part encloses the inner part, and wherein the inner part comprises a tray having a plurality of first cutouts for first capsules. The method further comprises allowing the first capsules to extend through the first cutouts, and fittingly clamping upper portions of the first capsules in the first cutouts for fixating the first capsules, wherein flanges of the first capsules are sandwiched between the inner part and the outer part of the box. The method may enable protection of the capsules against damage.
The box can be used for packaging a plurality of capsules wherein the available space within the box is utilized more efficiently. Additionally or alternatively, the risk of the capsules becoming damaged may be reduced. The movement of the capsules within the box may be restricted by means of the inner part, so that the more vulnerable portions of the capsules may be protected more effectively inside the box comprising the inner part and the outer part.
By means of the tray of the inner part, the location of the majority of the capsules (i.e. first capsules) may be fixed by means of sandwiching the upper portion of the first capsules, including the flange, in between the outer part and the tray of the inner part. As a result, the first capsules may be unable to move or displace in any plane relative to the box and other capsules inside the box. Hence, contact, damage may be prevented. Furthermore, by fixation of the locations of at least the first capsules, the flange of at least the first capsules may be in a clearance of the outer part sides of the box such as to reduce the risk of impact damage.
Sandwiching the flange of the first capsule between the inner part and the outer part of the box may allow holding the first capsule in place in the box while also protecting the flange from bending or the like. Risk of damaging other portions of the capsules can also be prevented in this way.
Optionally, the method further includes the steps of positioning one or more second capsules in the box with their flange facing an opposite direction with respect to the first capsules, wherein the one or more second capsules are complementary positioned between first capsules. The one or more second capsules are held between the inner part and a wall of the outer part opposite the inner part. A relative distance between first cutouts is such that a space is formed between first capsules positioned in the first cutouts, the space being arranged to fittingly receive a second capsule.
Optionally, aluminum capsules are used inside the box.
According to a further aspect thereof, the invention provides a blank for manufacturing, by folding, an inner part of a box suitable for placement in an outer part of said box, wherein the box is arranged for holding a plurality of capsules positioned therein, the capsules each comprising a cone-shaped or cup-shaped body having an upper portion including a flange annularly extending from the body and a closure for closing the capsule, and including a bottom portion having a tapered section configured to be pierced, wherein the outer part of the box is arranged to enclose the inner part of the box, wherein the blank comprises a central blank part and a plurality of peripheral flaps extending from the central blank part, a connection between each of the peripheral flaps and the central blank part being provided by a folding line for enabling folding of the peripheral flaps with respect to the central blank part such as to provide a plurality of side walls, the central blank part further comprising a plurality of first cutouts for providing a tray, wherein each of the first cutouts having a diameter which corresponds with a diameter of an upper portion of the capsules, such as to fittingly clamp the capsules at the upper portion thereof for fixating the capsules, for enabling sandwiching of the flanges of the first capsules between the inner part and the outer part of the box by extending of said flanges through the first cutouts.
Optionally, each of the peripheral flaps extends from the central blank part over a width, wherein the width corresponds to a height of the body of the capsules including a protective distance.
Furthermore optionally a relative distance between the first cutouts is such that a space is formed between first capsules positioned in the first cutouts, the space being arranged to fittingly receive a second capsule, such as to enable positioning of one or more second capsules in the box with their flange facing an opposite direction with respect to the first capsules, for complementary positioning the one or more second capsules between first capsules, for holding the one or more second capsules between the inner part and a wall of the outer part opposite the inner part. Optionally even, the central blank part includes one or more second cutouts arranged between two or more first cutouts, wherein the one or more second cutouts are arranged for accommodating the bottom portion of the second capsules.
Optionally, the box, at least partially obtainable by means of the blank,is arranged for holding aluminum capsules positioned therein. Aluminum capsules may be damaged more easily compared to other capsules, such as for example plastics capsules.
It will be appreciated that any of the aspects, features and options described in view of the assembly apply equally to the box, inner part, outer part, blank and/or the described method. It will also be clear that any one or more of the above aspects, features and options can be combined.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
The invention will further be elucidated on the basis of exemplary embodiments which are represented in a drawing. The exemplary embodiments are given by way of non-limitative illustration. It is noted that the figures are only schematic representations of embodiments of the invention that are given by way of non-limiting example.
In the drawing:
Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an assembly;
Fig. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an inner part holding a plurality of capsules;
Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an inner part holding a plurality of capsules;
Fig. 4 shows a cross sectional view of an embodiment of an inner part holding a plurality of capsules;
Fig. 5 shows an embodiment of an assembly; and
Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of a blank for manufacturing, by folding, an inner part.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an assembly 1. The assembly 1 comprises a box 2 and a plurality of capsules 4 positioned therein. The capsules 4 each comprise a cone-shaped or cup-shaped body having an upper portion 6 including a flange 8 annularly extending from the body and a closure 10 for closing the capsule 4, and including a bottom portion 12 having a tapered section 14 configured to be pierced. The box 2 comprises an outer part 16 and an inner part 18, wherein the outer part 16 is arranged to enclose the inner part 18. In this example, the outer part 16 forms a rectangular box shaped and dimensioned to house the inner part 18 when placed therein. The inner part 18 comprises a tray 20 having a plurality of first cutouts 22 for first capsules 4a. The first cutouts 22 are arranged to fittingly clamp the upper portions 6 of the first capsules 4a for fixating the first capsules 4a. The flanges 8 of the first capsules 4a extending through the first cutouts 22 are sandwiched between the inner part 18 and the outer part 16 of the box 2.
In this example, the outer part comprises a bottom 24 and lateral sides 26. First capsules 4a are placed in the first cutouts 22 indicated by an arrow A. Further movement of the first capsules 4a through the first cutouts 22 is restricted as a result of an increasing diameter of the body of the capsules 4a and/or as a result of the flange of the capsules 4a. When all the first cutouts 22 have a first capsule 4a extending therethrough, the tray 20 of the inner part 18 is placed on the bottom 24 of the outer part 16 (cf. arrow B). In this way, the flanges 8 of the first capsules 4a are sandwiched between the inner part 18 and the outer part 16 of the box 2. The tray forms a base for the inner part 18, allowing the first capsules 4a to being held at fixed locations within the box 2 of assembly 1.
The tray 20 may be arranged for preventing sideways movement of the first capsules 4a, reducing the risk that the first capsules 4a being carried within the box 2 are damaged as a result of contact or impact.
The capsules 4 may be used for preparing a beverage using an apparatus or brewing unit comprising a brew chamber assembly. By means of a capsule based brewing unit, the user can be enabled to brew a large variety of different types and tastes of beverages. The flange 8 of the capsule 4, in use, allows for sealing of the brew chamber assembly upon closure thereof. The flange together with the upper part 6 of the capsule body provides sufficient structural integrity to allow this function. The bottom of the capsule is pierced in the brew chamber, enabling access to the interior capsule for preparation of the beverage. The bottom may therefore be particularly vulnerable to damaging, such as denting.
The capsules 4 maybe aluminum capsules. Aluminum capsules can typically be damaged more easily compared to other types of capsules, such as plastic capsules.
It is appreciated that the box may be designed to be used with various types of capsules, the design corresponding with the type of capsule. For example, the box may be designed to hold either one of a small type or large type of capsules having substantially a same visual appearance. In this example, the large type capsule may be larger than the small type capsule, in that an axial length of the large type capsule is larger than an axial length of the small type capsule. A diameter of the large type capsule is a larger than a diameter of the small type capsule. Notwithstanding the differences, in this example the small type and large type capsules are designed to make a similar visual impression. The small type and large type capsules are designed to have a family look and feel. Here a ratio of the axial length and diameter of the small type capsule is substantially the same as a ratio of the axial length and diameter of the large type capsule. Preferably, the length to diameter ratio of the small type and large type capsules is identical within 20%, preferably within 10%, e.g. identical. The volume capacity of the large type capsule may be double the volume capacity of the small type capsule, such that the large type capsule may approximately hold twice as much beverage ingredient than the small type capsule.
In the shown example, the capsules 4 include a cup-shaped body includes a circumferential wall being slanted under an angle with respect to the axial direction through the capsules 4. The slanted circumferential wall may provide a gradually decreasing cross section in a direction towards a bottom portion 12 of the capsules 4. The bottom portion 12 of the capsules 4 and the circumferential wall may form a monolithic part. The capsules 4 may include a capsule lid at their upper portion 6, wherein the capsule lid closes off an open end of the cup-shaped body of the capsule 4. The capsule lid may include an exit area through which beverage can be drained from the capsule 4, for example when the capsule 4 is used in the brewing unit. The capsule lid may be connected to a flange 8 of the capsule 4, which forms an outwardly extending rim at the upper portion 6 of the capsule 4. The bottom portion 12 and upper portion 6 of the capsule 4 may form a monolithic part. The exit area of the capsule 4 may define an area of the capsule lid through which beverage can potentially exit the capsule 4. Hence, an area of the capsule lid sealed to the flange 8 may not constitute part of the exit area. The capsules 4 may be substantially rotation symmetric around an axis extending from the bottom portion 12 to the capsule lid (at the upper portion 6).
The cup-shaped body and the capsule lid enclose an inner space of the capsule 4. The inner space of the capsule 4 includes a quantity of beverage ingredient, such as an extractable or soluble substance. The beverage ingredient can e.g. be roast and ground coffee, tea, or the like. The beverage ingredient can be powdered coffee. The beverage ingredient can be a liquid. In view of the difference in size of the capsules 4 it will be appreciated that the large type capsule can include a larger quantity of beverage ingredient than the small type capsule. In an example, the inner space of the second capsule may be about twice the inner space of the first capsule. For example, the small type capsule may include 4-8 grams, e.g. about 6 grams, of ground coffee. For example, the large type capsule may include 8-16 grams, e.g. about 12 grams, of ground coffee. Other variations are also possible.
The cup-shaped body of the capsule 4 can be manufactured from a metal foil, such as aluminum foil, a plastics material, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, or a combination thereof. The cup-shaped body can be manufactured by pressing, deep-drawing, vacuum forming, injection moulding or the like. The capsule lid can be manufactured from a metal foil, such as aluminum foil, a plastics material, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, or a combination thereof. In the example the capsules are so-called closed capsules 4. This indicates capsules that are hermetically closed prior to insertion into the brewing unit. The closed capsules 4 can be opened by the suitable brewing unit. The brewing unit may includes a brew chamber part which can be closed against each other to form a brew chamber. The brew chamber may include a cavity being arranged for receiving the capsule 4 therein. The cavity of the brew chamber may be arranged for holding the capsule 4.
In a preferred embodiment, the box is arranged for holding aluminum capsules as these can be damaged more easily than other types of capsules, such as for example plastic capsules. Aluminum capsules may be more susceptible to damage, as they could be more easily dented as a result of impact or contact forces. It is therefore particularly advantageous to use the box for protecting aluminum capsules inside.
Fig. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an inner part 18 holding a plurality of capsules 4. The inner part 18 comprises four sidewalls 28. A plurality of first capsules 4a are extending through the first cutouts of the tray 20 of the inner part 18. The sidewalls 28 extend further than the first capsules 4a such as to form a protective distance between the outer part 16 (not shown) and the inner part 18. The sidewalls 28 may for instance be obtained by folding. For example, initially, the inner part 18 maybe a flat plate-like structure, wherein the sidewalls 28 are obtained by folding portions of the inner part 18 connected with the tray 20 upwards inwards. By means of the folding a certain degree of flexibility can be obtained, which can be beneficial for placing the inner part 18 in the outer part 16 of the box 2. The sidewalls 28 can be arranged to contact the outer part 16, for example an upper wall or lid of the outer part 16 of the box 2. This can prevent the first capsules 4a being decoupled from the inner part 18, restricting the degrees of freedom in which the first capsules 4a held by the tray 20 can be moved. The fixation of the flanges 8 of the first capsules 4a sandwiched between the inner part 18 and the outer part 16 of the box 2 may thus be improved.
When the inner part 18 is placed inside the outer part 16, the sidewalls 28 of the inner part 18 may substantially extend along lateral sides 26 of the outer part 16 of the box 2. In this way, the inner part 18 holding a plurality of capsules may be better kept in position.
Next to the sideways movement, also up-down movement of the first capsules 4a can be substantially prevented by means of the sidewalls 28, enabling a clearance between the bottom portion of the first capsules 4a and the outer part 16. Such a clearance may provide an air cushion that may increase protection for the first capsules 4a.
In the shown example of fig. 2, a relative distance between first cutouts 22 of the tray 20 is such that a space 30 is formed between first capsules 4a positioned in the first cutouts 22. The space 30 is arranged to fittingly receive a second capsule 4b such as to enable positioning of one or more second capsules 4b in the box 2 with their upper portion 6 or flange 8 facing an opposite direction with respect to that of the first capsules 4a. This enables complementary positioning of the one or more second capsules 4b between first capsules 4a, so that the one or more second capsules 4b may be held between the inner part 18 and a wall of the outer part 16, the wall being opposite the inner part 18. The wall may for example be formed by a lid of the outer part 16 of the box 2. In this example, the bottom portion 6 of the first capsules 4a is facing upwards and the bottom portion 6 of the second capsules 4b is facing downwards. The upper portion 12 of the second capsules 4b is facing upwards, opposite to that of the first capsules 4a.
Two second capsules 4b are shown positioned between four first capsules 4a. However, a different number of second capsules 4b may also be placed in the inner part 18. For example, four second capsules 4b maybe placed, each surrounded by four first capsules 4a.
Furthermore, a sidewall 28 of the inner part 18 of box 2 is provided with an optional flap 32 such as to improve handling. Other means for improving handling of the inner part are also envisaged.
Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an inner part 18 holding a plurality of capsules. Fig. 3(a) shows a downward facing view and fig. 3(b) shows an upward facing view. A plurality of first capsules 4a and second capsules 4b are held by the inner part 18 of the box 2. The first capsules 4a are extending through the first cutouts 22 such that its upper portion 6 including the flange 8 can be sandwiched by the tray 20, between the inner part 18 and the outer part 16 of the box 2. In the downward facing view of fig. 3(a) the bottom side of the tray 20 is shown. The flange 8 of the first capsules 4a block further movement through the first cutouts 22. By placing the inner part 18 inside the outer part 18 of the box 2, the bottom side of the tray 20 may be facing the bottom 24 of the outer part 16 while at least a part of the upper portion 6 of the first capsules 4a, including the flange 8, is sandwiched therebetween. In this way, the first capsules 4a may be held in place inside the box 2 by constraining the flange 8 directly. The flange 8 of the capsule 4 may be more robust and/or less sensitive to damage compared to other parts of the capsule 4.
The first cutouts 22 are located on the tray in such a way that the flanges 8 of the first capsules 4a are spaced away from edges 34 of the tray 20. As a result of dimensioning of the tray 20 and positioning of the first cutouts 22, a spacing X between the first capsules 4a and an outer edge 34 of the tray 20 can be provided. By providing such a spacing X, the risk in damaging of the capsules may be further reduced.
The tray 20 includes second cutouts 36 arranged between two or more first cutouts 22. The second cutouts 36 are arranged for accommodating the bottom portion 22 of the second capsules 4b. By means of the second cutouts 36, the second capsules 4b may be held better in place. The tapered section 14 of the second capsules 4b may fit inside the second cutouts 36.
The majority of the capsules 4 are located with their lids facing downwards. The upper portions 6 of the first capsules 4a are facing downwards. The inner part 18 effectively traps the flanges 8 in between the tray 20 and the surrounding outer part 16. Additional second capsules 4b are located by the fixed first capsules 4a, with their upper portion pointing upwards. The second capsules 4b may be sandwiched by the tray 20 and the outer part 16, substantially preventing up-down movement, as well as on all sides by four surrounding first capsules 4a, substantially preventing sideways movement. It is appreciated that other configurations are also possible, wherein for example the second capsules 4b are surrounding by three first capsules 4a. Many similar configurations may be employed for effectively holding the second capsules 4b between two or more first capsules 4a.
An air cushion can be obtained by providing a clearance between the capsule flanges and the edge 34 of the tray 20 for protecting the first capsules 4a from damage. In this way, the risk of damaging the flanges 8 of the first capsules 4a may be reduced.
In the shown example, two second capsules 4b and second cutouts 36 are shown, however, a different number second capsules 4b and second cutouts 36 may be employed, for instance in this example alternatively one, three or four second capsules 4b may be placed in the box 2 of the assembly 1. It is appreciated that also a different number of first capsules 4a may be employed, in combination with other numbers of second capsules 4b.
Fig. 4 shows a cross sectional view of an embodiment of an inner part 18 holding a plurality of capsules 4. The tray 20 is arranged to sit on top of the first capsules 4a with their bottom portion 12 facing upwards. A portion of the upper portion 6 of the first capsules 4a extends below the tray 20 of the inner part 18 over a distance Q. The inner part 18 comprises sidewall(s) 28 extending further than the first capsules 4a such as to form a protective distance P between the outer part 16 and the inner part 18. In this example, a height of the sidewall(s) substantially corresponds to the height of the capsules 4 (first or second capsules 4a, 4b). The sidewall(s) 28 extends along a longitudinal direction of the first capsules 4a. This sidewall(s) 28 may also extend along lateral sides 26 of the outer part 16 of the box 2. Further, the sidewall(s) 28 of the inner part 18 comprises an edge 40 for supporting a lid of the outer part 16 thereon (not shown).
Also in this example, the first cutouts 22 are arranged on the tray in such a way that the flanges 8 of the first capsules 4a are spaced away from edges 34 of the tray 20. A spacing X between the first capsules 4a and an outer edge 34 of the tray 20 can be provided, further reducing the risk in damaging of the capsules 4.
For the first capsules 4a, which form the majority of the capsules 4, the tray sidewall(s) 28 fixes the ends of the bottom portion 12 below outer part 16 top wall (e.g. lid or front face), enabling an air cushion. The tray 20 of the inner part 18 also protects the first capsules 4a from contacting the flanges 8 of the other capsules 4. Similarly, an air cushion is proved to the second capsules 4b.
The flange 8 of the capsules 4 comprise edge curls 38. It is appreciated that the capsules 4 may have other flange types. The flange 8 may provide sealing when the capsule 4 is used in a brewing unit for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption.
Fig. 5 shows an embodiment of an assembly 1. The box 2 holds a plurality of first capsules 4a inside. The box 2 comprises an outer part 16 and an inner part 18, wherein the outer part 16 is arranged to enclose the inner part 18. The inner part 18 comprises a tray 20 having a plurality of first cutouts 22 for first capsules 4a, wherein the first cutouts 22 are arranged to fittingly clamp the upper portions 6 of the first capsules 4a for the purpose of fixating the first capsules 4a within the box. The flanges 8 of the first capsules 4a extending through the first cutouts 22 are sandwiched or jammed between the inner part 18 and the outer part 16 of the box 2.
Although not shown, the box 2 can house a plurality of second capsules 4b arranged in opposite direction between the second capsules 4a. The tray 20 includes a plurality of second cutouts 36 arranged between two or more first cutouts 22, wherein the second cutouts 36 are arranged for accommodating the bottom portion 22 of the second capsules 4b. The tapered section 14 of the second capsules 4b may fit inside the second cutouts 36. A sidewall 28 of the inner part 18 of box 2 is provided with a flap 32 for improving handling of the inner part 18. The outer part 16 further includes a lid 42 which is opened in the shown example.
The tray 20 may be of a U-card design, providing a U-card fitment. Other similar fitment types may also be employed.
Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of a blank 44 for manufacturing, by folding, an inner part 18 of a box 2 suitable for placement in an outer part 16 of the box 2. The box 2 is arranged for holding a plurality of capsules 4 positioned therein, the capsules 4 each comprising a cone-shaped or cup-shaped body having an upper portion 6 including a flange 8 annularly extending from the body and a closure for closing the capsule, and including a bottom portion 12 having a tapered section configured to be pierced. The outer part 16 of the box 2 is arranged to enclose the inner part 18 of the box 2. The blank 44 comprises a central blank part 46 and a plurality of peripheral flaps 48 extending from the central blank part 46, a connection between each of the peripheral flaps 48 and the central blank part 46 being provided by a folding line 50 for enabling folding of the peripheral flaps 48 with respect to the central blank part 46 such as to provide a plurality of side walls 28 of the inner part 18. The central blank part 46 comprises a plurality of first, cutouts 22 for providing a tray 20. Each of the first cutouts 22 has a diameter which corresponds with a diameter of an upper portion 6 of the capsules 4, such as to fittingly clamp the capsules 4 at the upper portion 6 thereof for fixating the capsules 4, for enabling sandwiching of the flanges 8 of the capsules 4 between the inner part 18 and the outer part 16 of the box 2 by extending of said flanges 8 through the first, cutouts 22.
In an example, the peripheral flaps 48 extend from the central blank part 46 over a width W, wherein the width W corresponds to a height of the body of the capsules 4 including a protective distance.
Herein, the invention is described with reference to specific examples of embodiments of the invention. It will, however, be evident that various modifications, variations, alternatives and changes may be made therein, without departing from the essence of the invention. For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, alternative embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described in these separate embodiments are also envisaged and understood to fall within the framework of the invention as outlined by the claims. The specifications, figures and examples are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative sense rather than in a restrictive sense. The invention is intended to embrace all alternatives, modifications and variations which fall within the scope of the appended claims. Further, many of the elements that are described are functional entities that, may be implemented as discrete or distributed components or in conjunction with other components, in any suitable combination and location.
In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word comprising’ does not exclude the presence of other features or steps than those listed in a claim. Furthermore, the words ‘a’ and ‘an’ shall not be construed as limited to only one’, but instead are used to mean ‘at least one’, and do not exclude a plurality. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to an advantage.

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Een samenstel omvattende een doos en een veelheid capsules die daarin zijn gepositioneerd, waarbij de capsules elk een kegelvormig of kopvormig lichaam omvatten met een bovengedeelte met een flens welke zich annulair uitstrekt vanaf het lichaam en een sluiting voor het sluiten van de capsule, en omvattende een bodemgedeelte met een tapsvormig gedeelte ingericht om te worden doorboord, waarbij de doos een buitendeel en een binnendeel omvat, waarbij het buitendeel het binnendeel omsluit, waarbij het binnendeel een tray omvat met een veelheid eerste uitsnijdingen voor eerste capsules, waarbij de eerste uitsnijdingen zijn ingericht om de bovengedeelten van de eerste capsules passend te klemmen voor het fixeren van de eerste capsules, en waarbij de flenzen van de eerste capsules die zich uitstrekken door de eerste uitsnijdingen zijn gesandwicht tussen het binnendeel en het buitendeel van de doos.An assembly comprising a box and a plurality of capsules positioned therein, the capsules each comprising a conical or cup-shaped body with an upper portion with a flange which extends annularly from the body and a closure for closing the capsule, and comprising a bottom portion with a tapered portion adapted to be pierced, the box comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, the outer portion enclosing the inner portion, the inner portion comprising a tray with a plurality of first cutouts for first capsules, the first cutouts being arranged to appropriately clamp the upper portions of the first capsules for fixing the first capsules, and wherein the flanges of the first capsules extending through the first cutouts are balanced between the inner part and the outer part of the box. 2. Samenstel volgens conclusie 1, waarbij het binnendeel verder ten minste één zijwand omvat welke zich verder uitstrekt dan de eerste capsules zodoende een beschermende afstand te vormen tussen het buitendeel en het binnendeel.An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner part further comprises at least one side wall which extends further than the first capsules thus forming a protective distance between the outer part and the inner part. 3. Samenstel volgens conclusie 2, waarbij een hoogte van de ten minste ene zijwand in hoofdzaak overeenstemt met de hoogte van de capsules.An assembly according to claim 2, wherein a height of the at least one side wall substantially corresponds to the height of the capsules. 4. Samenstel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de ten minste ene zijwand zich langs een zijwand van het buitendeel uitstrekt.Assembly as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the at least one side wall extends along a side wall of the outer part. 5. Samenstel volgens één der conclusies 2-4, waarbij de ten minste ene zijwand van het binnendeel een rand omvat voor het ondersteunen van een deksel van het buitendeel daarop.Assembly according to any of claims 2-4, wherein the at least one side wall of the inner part comprises an edge for supporting a cover of the outer part thereon. 6. Samenstel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij een relatieve afstand tussen eerste uitsnijdingen zodanig is dat een ruimte gevormd wordt tussen eerste capsules welke in de eerste uitsnijdingen zijn gepositioneerd, waarbij de ruimte is ingericht om een tweede capsule passend te ontvangen, zodoende de positionering van één of meer tweede capsules in de doos mogelijk te maken met hun flens gekeerd naar een tegenovergestelde richting ten opzichte van de eerste capsules, voor het complementair positioneren van de één of meer tweede capsules tussen de eerste capsules, om de één of meer tweede capsules tussen het binnendeel en een wand van het buitendeel tegenover het binnendeel te houden.An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a relative distance between first cut-outs is such that a space is formed between first capsules positioned in the first cut-outs, wherein the space is adapted to receive a second capsule suitably, thus positioning of one or more second capsules in the box with their flange turned in an opposite direction to the first capsules, for complementary positioning of the one or more second capsules between the first capsules, around the one or more second capsules between the inner part and a wall of the outer part opposite the inner part. 7. Samenstel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de lade één of meer tweede uitsnijdingen omvat die zijn gelegen tussen twee of meer eerste uitsnijdingen, waarbij de één of meer tweede uitsnijdingen zijn ingericht voor het opnemen van de bodemdgedeelten van de tweede capsules.An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the drawer comprises one or more second cut-outs located between two or more first cut-outs, wherein the one or more second cut-outs are adapted to receive the bottom portions of the second capsules. 8. Samenstel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de eerste uitsnijdingen zijn ingericht in een opeenvolging rijen en/of kolommen.Assembly as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the first cut-outs are arranged in a succession of rows and / or columns. 9. Samenstel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de eerste uitsnijdingen zodanig op de tray zijn gepositioneerd dat de flenzen van de eerste capsules op afstand van de randen van de tray gelegen zijn.An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first cutouts are positioned on the tray such that the flanges of the first capsules are spaced from the edges of the tray. 10. Samenstel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, waarbij de capsules aluminium capsules zijn.An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the capsules are aluminum capsules. 11. Doos omvattende een binnendeel en een buitendeel voor gebruik in het samenstel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies.11. Box comprising an inner part and an outer part for use in the assembly according to any one of the preceding claims. 12. Binnendeel voor gebruik in een doos volgens één der voorgaande conclusies 1-10, voor het positioneren van een veelheid capsules in de doos, waarbij de capsules elk een kegelvormig of kopvormig lichaam omvatten met een bovengedeelte omvattende een flens welke zich annulair uitstrekt vanaf het lichaam en een sluiting voor het sluiten van de capsule, en omvattende een ondergedeelte met een tapsvormig gedeelte ingericht om te worden doorboord, waarbij het binnendeel een tray omvat met een veelheid eerste uitsnijdingen voor eerste capsules, waarbij de eerste uitsnijdingen zijn ingericht om bovengedeelten van de eerste capsules passend te klemmen voor het fixeren van eerste capsules.12. Inner part for use in a box according to any one of the preceding claims 1-10, for positioning a plurality of capsules in the box, wherein the capsules each comprise a conical or cup-shaped body with an upper part comprising a flange which extends annularly from the body and a closure for closing the capsule, and comprising a lower portion with a tapered portion adapted to be pierced, the inner portion comprising a tray with a plurality of first cut-outs for first capsules, the first cut-outs being arranged for upper portions of the capsule clamping the first capsules appropriately for fixing the first capsules. 13. Binnendeel volgens conclusie 12, waarbij het binnendeel verder ten minste één zijwand omvat welke zich verder uitstrekt dan de eerste capsules zodoende een beschermende afstand tussen het buitendeel en het binnendeel te vormen.13. Inner part according to claim 12, wherein the inner part further comprises at least one side wall which extends further than the first capsules, thus forming a protective distance between the outer part and the inner part. 14. Binnendeel volgens conclusie 13, waarbij een hoogte van de ten minste ene zijwand in hoofdzaak overeenstemt met de hoogte van de capsules.14. Inner part according to claim 13, wherein a height of the at least one side wall substantially corresponds to the height of the capsules. 15. Binnendeel volgens één der conclusies 12-14, waarbij de tray één of meer tweede uitsnijdingen omvat welke zijn gelegen tussen twee of meer eerste uitsnijdingen, waarbij de één of meer tweede uitsnijdingen een einddeel van de tweede capsules opnemen.The inner part of any one of claims 12-14, wherein the tray comprises one or more second cutouts located between two or more first cutouts, the one or more second cutouts receiving an end portion of the second capsules. 16. Binnendeel volgens één der conclusies 12-15, waarbij de eerste uitsnijdingen zijn ingericht in een opeenvolging rijen en/of kolommen.16. Inner part as claimed in any of the claims 12-15, wherein the first cut-outs are arranged in a succession of rows and / or columns. 17. Binnendeel volgens één der conclusies 12-15, waarbij het binnendeel is ingericht voor het positioneren van aluminium capsules in de doos.17. Inner part as claimed in any of the claims 12-15, wherein the inner part is adapted to position aluminum capsules in the box. 18. Plano voor het vervaardigen, door middel van vouwen, van een binnendeel van een doos welke geschikt is voor plaatsing in een buitendeel van de doos, waarbij de doos is ingericht om een veelheid daarin gepositioneerde capsules te houden, waarbij de capsules elk een kegelvormig of kopvormig lichaam omvatten met een bovengedeelte met een flens welke annulair uitstrekt vanaf het lichaam en een sluiting voor het sluiten van de capsule, en omvattende een bodemgedeelte met een tapsvormig gedeelte ingericht om te worden doorboord, waarbij het buitendeel van de doos is ingericht om het binnendeel van de doos te omsluiten, waarbij het plano een centraal planodeel omvat en een veelheid kleppen die zich uitstrekken vanaf het centrale planodeel, waarbij een verbinding tussen elk van de perifere kleppen en het centrale planodeel is voorzien door een vouwlijn voor het vouwen van de perifere kleppen ten opzichte van het centrale planodeel mogelijk te maken zodoende een veelheid zijwanden te verschaffen, waarbij het centrale planodeel verder een veelheid eerste uitsnijdingen omvat voor het verschaffen van een tray, waarbij elk van de eerste uitsnijdingen een diameter heeft die overeenstemt met een diameter van het bovengedeelte van de capsules, zodoende de capsules passen aan het bovengedeelte daarvan te klemmen voor het fixeren van de capsules, om het sandwichen van de flenzen van de capsules tussen het binnendeel en het buitendeel van de doos mogelijk te maken door de flenzen zich te laten uitstrekken door de eerste uitsnijdingen.18. A blank for manufacturing, by folding, an inner part of a box suitable for placement in an outer part of the box, the box being adapted to hold a plurality of capsules positioned therein, the capsules each conical or head-shaped body having an upper portion with a flange which extends annularly from the body and a closure for closing the capsule, and comprising a bottom portion with a tapered portion adapted to be pierced, the outer portion of the box being adapted to enclosing an inner part of the box, the blank comprising a central blank portion and a plurality of valves extending from the central blank portion, a connection between each of the peripheral valves and the central blank portion being provided by a fold line for folding the peripheral to allow valves relative to the central blank portion to thereby displace a plurality of side walls affen, the central blank portion further comprising a plurality of first cutouts for providing a tray, each of the first cutouts having a diameter corresponding to a diameter of the upper portion of the capsules, thus fitting the capsules to clamp the upper portion thereof for fixing the capsules, to allow sandwiching the flanges of the capsules between the inner part and the outer part of the box by allowing the flanges to extend through the first cut-outs. 19. Plano volgens conclusie 18, waarbij elk van de perifere kleppen zich uitstrekt van het centrale planogedeelte over een breedte, waarbij de breedte overeenstemt met een hoogte van het lichaam van de capsules inclusief een beschermende afstand.The blank of claim 18, wherein each of the peripheral valves extends from the central blank portion over a width, the width corresponding to a height of the body of the capsules including a protective distance. 20. Plano volgens één der conclusies 18 of 19, waarbij een relatieve afstand tussen de eerste uitsnijdingen zodanig is dat er een ruimte gevormd wordt tussen eerste capsules gepositioneerd in de eerste uitsnijdingen, waarbij de ruimte is ingericht om op passende wijze een tweede capsule te ontvangen, zodoende het positioneren van één of meer tweede capsules in de doos mogelijk te maken met hun flens gekeerd naar een tegenovergestelde richting ten opzichte van de eerste capsules, voor het complementair positioneren van de één of meer tweede capsules tussen de eerste capsules, om de één of meer tweede capsules tussen het binnendeel en een wand van het buitendeel tegenover het binnendeel te houden.Blank as claimed in any of the claims 18 or 19, wherein a relative distance between the first cutouts is such that a space is formed between first capsules positioned in the first cutouts, the space being adapted to receive a second capsule in a suitable manner , thus allowing the positioning of one or more second capsules in the box with their flange turned in an opposite direction to the first capsules, for complementary positioning of the one or more second capsules between the first capsules, around the one or hold second capsules between the inner member and a wall of the outer member opposite the inner member. 21. Plano volgens conclusie 20, waarbij het centrale planodeel één of meer tweede uitsnijdingen omvat die zijn gelegen tussen twee of meer eerste uitsnijdingen, waarbij de één of meer tweede uitsnijdingen zijn ingericht voor het opnemen van de bodemgedeelten van de tweede capsules.21. Blank as claimed in claim 20, wherein the central blank part comprises one or more second cut-outs located between two or more first cut-outs, wherein the one or more second cut-outs are adapted to receive the bottom portions of the second capsules. 22. Plano volgens één der conclusies 18-21, waarbij de doos is ingericht voor het houden van daarin gepositioneerde aluminium capsules.22. Blank as claimed in any of the claims 18-21, wherein the box is adapted to hold aluminum capsules positioned therein. 23. Werkwijze voor het beschermen van een veelheid capsules gepositioneerd in een doos, waarbij de werkwijze de stappen omvat van: het verschaffen van de doos omvattende een buitendeel en een binnendeel, waarbij het buitendeel het binnendeel omsluit, waarbij het binnendeel een tray omvat met een veelheid eerste uitsnijdingen voor eerste capsules; het de eerste capsules zich doen laten uitstrekken door de eerste uitsnijdingen; en het passend inklemmen van bovengedeelten van de eerste capsules in de eerste uitsnijdingen voor het fixeren van de eerste capsules, waarbij flenzen van de eerste capsules tussen het binnendeel en het buitendeel van de doos worden gesandwicht.A method of protecting a plurality of capsules positioned in a box, the method comprising the steps of: providing the box comprising an outer member and an inner member, the outer member enclosing the inner member, the inner member comprising a tray with a multiplicity of first cut-outs for first capsules; causing the first capsules to extend through the first cutouts; and appropriately clamping upper portions of the first capsules in the first cutouts for fixing the first capsules, wherein flanges of the first capsules are sandwiched between the inner part and the outer part of the box. 24. Werkwijze volgens conclusie 23, verder omvattende de stappen van: het positioneren van één of meer tweede capsules in de doos met hun flens gekeerd naar een tegenovergestelde richting ten opzichte van de eerste capsules, waarbij de één of meer tweede capsules complementair gepositioneerd zijn tussen eerste capsules, waarbij de één of meer tweede capsules tussen het binnendeel en een wand van het buitendeel tegenover het binnendeel worden gehouden, waarbij een relatieve afstand tussen de eerste uitsnijdingen zodanig is dat er een ruimte gevormd wordt tussen eerste capsules die in de eerste uitsnijdingen zijn gepositioneerd, waarbij de ruimte is ingericht om een tweede capsule passend te ontvangen.The method of claim 23, further comprising the steps of: positioning one or more second capsules in the box with their flange facing an opposite direction to the first capsules, the one or more second capsules being complementarily positioned between first capsules, wherein the one or more second capsules are held between the inner member and a wall of the outer member opposite the inner member, wherein a relative distance between the first cutouts is such that a space is formed between first capsules that are in the first cutouts positioned, the space being adapted to suitably receive a second capsule. 25. Werkwijze volgens een der conclusies 23-24, waarbij aluminium capsules worden gebruikt.The method of any one of claims 23-24, wherein aluminum capsules are used.
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