A packaging container (1, 101, 201) comprising a container body (2, 201, 202) having a bottom end (4, 104, 204) and a top end (5, 105, 205). The container body (2, 102, 202) comprises a tubular container wall (3, 103, 203) The packaging container (1, 101, 201) is closed at the bottom end (4, 104, 204) by a base disc (9, 109, 209) which is attached to the inner surface (7, 107, 207) of the container body (2, 102, 202) at the bottom end (4, 4, 204)of the container body (2, 102, 202). The packaging container comprises a top end closure including a lid (16, 116, 216). The container body (2, 102, 202) comprises a laminate body sheet material (12) comprising a carton layer (12a) and a thermoplastic welding layer (12c) being arranged on an inner surface (7, 107, 207) of the container body (2, 102, 202). The base disc (9, 109, 209) comprises a laminate base sheet material (13) comprising a carton layer (13a) and an inner thermoplastic welding layer (13c) being arranged on a surface of the base disc (9, 109, 209) which is facing towards the interior of the container body (2, 102, 202). The inner thermoplastic welding layer (12c) of the laminate body sheet material (12) has a basis weight of from 12g/m 2to 75 g/m 2, such as from, 20g/m 2to 70g/m 2, such as from 35 g/m 2to 65 g/m 2, such as from 40 g/m 2to 60 g/m 2,such as from 45 g/m 2to 55 g/m 2and a combined basis weight of said thermoplastic welding layer (12c) of said laminate body sheet material (12) and said thermoplastic welding layer (13c) of said base sheet material (13) is from 50 g/m 2to 210g/m 2, such as from 100 g/m 2to 180 g/m 2, such as from 110 g/m 2to 170 g/m 2,or from 120 g/m 2to 150 g/m 2.
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/12 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B65D 17/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
2.
A PACKAGING CONTAINER COMPRISING A CONTAINER BODY AND AN INNER SEALING MEMBER
A packaging container (1, 201) comprising a container body (2, 202) having a bottom end (4, 204) and a top end (5, 205) and a tubular container wall (3, 203) extending between the bottom end and the top end. The packaging container(1, 201) is closed at the bottom end (4, 204) by a base disc (9, 209) which is attached by welding to the inner surface (7, 207) of the container body (2, 202) at the bottom end (4, 204) of the container body. The container body comprises a laminate body sheet material (12) comprising a carton layer (12a), a metallic foil layer (12b) and an inner thermoplastic polymeric layer (12c). A top end closure comprising an openable and reclosable lid (16, 216) is arranged at the top end of the packaging container (1). The top end closure comprises an openable inner sealing member (33, 233) which is attached by welding to the inner surface (7, 207) of the container body (2, 202) at a distance from the top end (5, 205) of the container body (2, 202), the inner sealing member (33, 233) comprising a first laminate sealing member sheet material (244') comprising a structural layer (244a') and a thermoplastic welding layer (244b') and a second laminate sealing member sheet material (244'') comprising a metallic foil layer (244a'') and a thermoplastic welding layer (244''b), the second laminate sealing member sheet material (244'') being joined to the first laminate sealing member sheet material (244') by welding. The structural layer (244a') of the first laminate sealing member sheet material (244') is a metallic foil layer having a thickness of from 5 micrometer to 10 micrometer, such as from 5.5 micrometer to 9 micrometer.
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/12 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B65D 17/28 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
3.
A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE CANS AND A COMPOSITE CAN MADE BY THE METHOD
A method for manufacturing and filling a composite can (201), the method comprising: -forming a tubular body (203) by bending a body blank (16) and bringing two opposing edges of the body blank (16) together in an end-to-end join; -sealing the join by welding a sealing strip (214) over the join, thereby forming an intermediate can (403; 503); -sealing a top opening (211) by attaching a top sealing member (227) across the top opening (211); -applying a top rim (223) to the intermediate can (403; 503) by welding an inserted part of the top rim (223) to the inner surface of the tubular body (203); -turning the intermediate can (403; 503) upside-down and placing the intermediate can (403; 503) on a conveyor (2a) with the top rim (223) resting on the conveyor (2a); -filling the intermediate can (403; 503)through the bottom opening (213); -sealing the bottom opening (213) of the tubular body (203) by attaching a bottom sealing member (215) across the bottom opening (213); -turning the intermediate can (403; 503) to bring the top rim (223) in an upward-facing position; -attaching a reclosable lid (221) at the top end of the tubular body (203). The intermediate can is kept in a protective gas atmosphere from said filling of said intermediate can until said bottom opening (213) of said tubular body (203) has been sealed. An assembly line (1) for manufacturing and filling of composite cans (201) is also disclosed.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 1/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
4.
A COMPOSITE CONTAINER WITH SEPARABLE TOP, A BLANK AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING A RIM FROM A TUBULAR BODY
A composite container (100,200,300,400) comprising a tubular body (101,201,301,401), the tubular body being closed at a bottom end (102,202,302,402) over a container bottom opening (106,206,306) of the tubular body opposite a container top opening (104,204,304) at a top end (103,203,303,403) of the tubular body and having an inside surface (124,224,324,424) and an outside surface (125,225,325,425), the tubular body extending in a longitudinal direction (L) of the container from the bottom end to the container opening, the tubular body being made from a laminate sheet material (8) comprising a carton substrate layer (10,110) and a rim (108,208,309,408) surrounding the container top opening and/or the container bottom opening, the rim being attached to an end portion of the tubular body along an end edge (105a,205a,307a) of the tubular body, the rim having an inner portion (108b,208b,309b)facing the inside surface of the tubular body, the inner portion (108b,208b,309b) comprising a distalinner edge (108a,208a,309a) being located at a distance from the end edge of the tubular body of from 2 to 20 millimeter, and a lid (122,222,322,422) for opening and closing the composite container, characterized in that the composite container comprises a separation arrangement (116,216,316,416) for separating the attached rim from the tubular body, the separation arrangement comprising a, continuous or discontinuous, circumferential first score line (118a,218a,318a,418a) arranged in a circumferential direction in the inside surface or alternatively in the outside surface and extending only partially through the thickness of the tubular body, the first score line being located at a distance from the end edge of the tubular body and at level with or at least not more than 3 mm further away from the end edge compared to the distal inner edge as seen in the longitudinal direction (L), and the first score line being provided in the front and rear wall portions and in thetwo side wall portions,the first score line being provided along from 60% to 100% of the circumference of the inside surface, and/or of the outside surface.A rectangular body blank for forming a tubular body and methods of separating a rim from a tubular body are also disclosed herein.
tmvtmvv). The present disclosure also pertains to a stack comprising a plurality of the laminate membranes (1) and a packaging container (10) comprising the laminate membrane (1).
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B32B 15/00 - Layered products essentially comprising metal
B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
B65D 47/36 - Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn or removed, to provide discharge openings
B65D 47/38 - Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn or removed, to provide discharge openings with piercing means arranged to act subsequently as a valve to control the opening
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details
The present disclosure relates to a paperboard packaging container (1) comprising a container body (2) and a sealing arrangement comprising a lid (9) and a sealing rim (10). The packaging container (1) comprises a circumferential lid sealing member (15) applied in the lid (9) against an inner lid support surface (14a). The sealing rim (10) forms a closed loop extending around a container opening (5) and is attached to an inner surface (6) of the container wall (3) at the container opening (5). The sealing rim (10) further comprises a first sealing surface (16) arranged at an upper end edge of the sealing rim (10) and is arranged to seal against a second sealing surface (17) constituted by the circumferential lid sealing member (15) when the lid is in a closed position. The lid (9) is connected to a frame structure (18) by a hinge member (19), and the frame structure (18) is connected to the sealing rim (10). The circumferential sealing member (15) is made from a polymer foam having a closed-cell structure, has a no-load thickness t0 of from 1.5 mm to 5 mm and a density of from 10 to 75 kg/m3110011. The lid sealing disc (15) is applied in the lid (9) with a lateral compression against a side wall portion (12) of the lid such that lateral tension through the lid sealing disc (15) is created.
The present disclosure relates to a transport closure (1) for use in a packaging container (10) for bulk solids. The transport closure (1 ) comprises or consists of a laminate of a first layer (2) and a second layer (3). The first layer (2) is delimited by a first layer peripheral edge (4) and the second layer (3) is delimited by a second layer peripheral edge (5). The second layer (3) comprises or consists of a weldable material and the first layer (2) has higher tear strength than the second layer (2). The first layer (3) is provided with a weakening line (6) defining a pull-tab (7) in the first layer (3) and having a first and a second base point (6a, 6b). The base points (6a, 6b) are arranged at a base end (7b) of the pull-tab (7), opposite to a gripping end (7a) of the pull-tab (7). Each of the base ends (6a, 6b) are arranged at a distance, d1 and d2 respectively, of from 2 to 15 mm from the first peripheral edge (4), The weakening line (6) forms a first and/or second weakening line leg(s) (20a, 20b) extending from the first and/or the second base point(s) (6a, 6b), respectively, and alongside with the first layer peripheral edge (4). The second layer peripheral edge (5) extends beyond the first layer peripheral edge (5) around the perimeter of the transport closure (1 ) forming a transport closure welding collar (8). The application also includes a packaging container comprising the transport closure and a method for removing the transport closure from the packaging container.
B65D 17/40 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness extending circumferentially of the container mouth
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
8.
POSITIONING UNIT AND ATTACHMENT UNIT FOR CONTAINER ELEMENT
The present disclosure relates to a positioning unit (27) for positioning a container element (115, 117, 121, 123, 127) in a container body (103). The positioning unit comprises a base plate (49) of a rigid material, and a plunger skirt (51) of a resiliency deformable material. A footprint surface (53) of the base plate has a circumferential edge with a side edge portion comprising an inwardly curved segment. The plunger skirt is transformable between an unexpanded state and an expanded state by relative movement in relation to the base plate. An outer circumference of the plunger skirt has a shape corresponding to the shape of the circumferential edge of the footprint surface of the base plate, with at least one side comprising an inwardly curved segment. The disclosure further relates to an attachment unit (5) for attaching a container element to a container body (103) and to an apparatus (1) for attaching container elements to container bodies in a flow of containers (101). In addition, the disclosure relates to a method of positioning a container element in a container body by means of the positioning unit.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
9.
AN ARRAY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF METERING SCOOPS FOR DOSING A CONSUMER PRODUCT
The invention is related to an array of different types of scoops (10) comprising at least two types of scoops (11), each type of scoop (11', 11", 11"', 11"") in the array (10) comprising: a scoop bowl (12) having a scoop capacity (12', 12"); and a handle (13) having a proximal end (16) connected to said scoop bowl (12), said handle (13) having a handle extension (13', 13") extending from said proximal end to a distal end (17) remote from said scoop bowl (12); and visually detectable identification means. Each type of scoop (11', 11", 11"', 11"") in said array of different types of scoops differs from every other type of scoop (11', 11", 11"', 11"") in said array of different types of scoops (10) by having a different scoop capacity (12', 12") and/or handle extension (13', 13"). The visually detectable identification means is a visually detectable identification element (18', 18", 18"', 18""), wherein each type of scoop (11', 11", 11"', 11"") in said array of different types of scoops (10) is provided with a unique visually detectable identification element (18', 18", 18"', 18""). The invention also relates to an array of different types of packaging containers (30) comprising at least two types of packaging containers (31) wherein each type of packaging container in the array (30) differs from every other type of packaging container (31) in said array (30) by one or more aspects such as different content, different size and different design. Each type of packaging container (31) in said array (30) is provided with a corresponding unique type of scoop (11) from said array of different types of scoops (10).
G01F 19/00 - Calibrated capacity measures for fluids or fluent solid material, e.g. measuring cups
B65B 1/00 - Packaging fluent solid material, e.g. powders, granular or loose fibrous material, loose masses of small articles, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B65D 77/04 - Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details
A method of producing and filling a paperboard packaging container (1 ) with bulk solids material (25) characterized in that the method comprises the steps of: a) forming a tubular container body (2) from a paperboard sheet (2'), the container body having an upper end (4) with an upper body opening (6') and a bottom end (5) with a bottom body opening (6") and a container body wall (3) extending between the upper body opening (6') and the bottom body opening (6"), the container body wall (3) having an inner surface (7) and an outer surface (8); b) closing the upper body opening (6') with an inner peelable or openable sealing which is attached to the inner surface (7) of said container body wall (3); c) presenting the container body (2) to a filling station with the bottom body opening (6") directed upward in a vertical direction; d) filling bulk solids (25) into the container body (2) through the upwardly directed bottom body opening (6"); e) presenting said container body (2) to a bottom body opening sealing station comprising at least one guiding member (15) forming an, as seen from the bottom end (12), upwardly extending guiding channel (15'), f) closing said bottom body opening (6") by pressing a bottom disc (9) through the guiding channel (15') and into the bottom body opening (6") such that a pressure above the ambient pressure is produced within said packaging container (1 ); g) attaching the bottom disc (9) to the inner surface (7) by welding, wherein step f) is performed immediately after step e) while maintaining a pressure above the ambient pressure within the packaging container (1); h) turning the container body such that the upper end edge (5) is directed upwards in the vertical direction, such that the bulk solids (25) are compressed against the bottom disc (9) under the combined influence of gravity and internal pressure in the container.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
B65B 1/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 31/00 - Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditionsAdding propellants to aerosol containers
B65D 3/12 - Flanged discs permanently secured, e.g. by adhesives or by heat-sealing
B65D 5/14 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed separately from tubular body with inset end closures
B31B 120/10 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with covers, e.g. lids
11.
SEALING DISC FOR A PACKAGING CONTAINER, A PACKAGING CONTAINER COMPRISING THE SEALING DISC, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SEALING DISC
A sealing disc (1) for sealing an inner compartment in a packaging container, the sealing disc (1) is a laminate of a top member (2) and a bottom member (3), which are bonded to each other in selected areas (8, 18). The sealing disc (1) comprises a tear-away area (10) which is delimited by a contour line (11) arranged in the top member (2) and a tear strip (12) comprising a pull-tab (13) being arranged in the top member (2) and being part of the tear-away area (10). The top member (2) comprises a first cut line (19) and a second cut line (20). The first cut line (19) has a first end (21) and a second end (22) arranged on the contour line (11) and constitutes a first portion of the contour line (11). The second cut line (20) has a first end (23) and a second end (24), the first end (23) of the second cut line (20) being arranged on the contour line (11), and the second end (24) of the second cut line (20) being arranged within the tear-away area (10). The second cut line (20) comprises a tear strip section (20') and a contour section (20"), the tear strip section (20') delimits the pull-tab (13) and an inner edge (25) of the tear strip (12) and the contour section (20") constitutes a second portion of the contour line (11) and, at the same time, an outer edge (26) of the tear strip (12). The first end (21) of the first cut line (19) adjoins the second cut line (20) at a transition portion (30) between the tear strip section (20') and the contour section (20") of the second cut line (20) and is arranged at a distance (d1) from the transition portion (30) between the tear strip section (20') and the contour section (20") of the second cut line (20). A packaging container (100) comprising the sealing disc (1, 101) is also disclosed.
B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
B31D 1/00 - Multiple-step processes for making flat articles
B65D 17/40 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness extending circumferentially of the container mouth
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
B65D 77/30 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during filling or closing of containers
12.
TRANSFER PLATE AND ATTACHMENT UNIT FOR CONTAINER ELEMENT
The present disclosure relates to a transfer plate (29) for a container element (115, 1 17, 121, 123, 127). The transfer plate extends in a first direction (x) and a second direction (y) being perpendicular to each other. The transfer plate comprises a cavity portion (31) comprising at least one through-going first cavity (33) adapted to receive and hold the container element, the first cavity having a first open area (A1).The transfer plate (29) further comprises a cover portion (35) being at least as large as, or substantially as large as, the first open area. The disclosure further relates to an attachment unit (5) for attaching a container element to a container body (103) and to an apparatus (1) for attaching container elements to container bodies in a flow of containers (101). In addition the disclosure relates to a method of attaching a container element to a container body by means of the attachment unit.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
13.
PUSH-AND-PULL SEALING DISC FOR PACKAGING CONTAINER
The present disclosure relates to a paperboard sealing disc (1) for use in a packaging container (10). The sealing disc (1 ) is delimited by an outer edge (2). The sealing disc (1) comprises a peripheral edge portion (3) surrounding a tear-open part (4). The sealing disc (1) comprises a first side (6) and a second side (7). The tear-open part (4) is delimited from the peripheral edge portion (3) by a first cutting line (5') in the first side (6) and by a second cutting line (5") in the second side (7). Each of said first and said second cutting lines (5',5") extending only partly through the thickness of said sealing disc (1 ). Said first cutting line (5') being provided at a distance d1 from said sealing disc outer edge (3), and said second cutting line (5") being provided at a distance d2 from said sealing disc outer edge (2). Said first cutting line (5') is intersecting with said second cutting line (5") at a first and a second intersection (24, 25). The tear-open part (4) furthermore comprises a push- tab (8) and a pull-away part (4'). The push-tab (8) is being at least partly delimited with respect to the pull-away part (4') by a folding line (9). At the push-tab (4) d1 >d2 and at the pull-away part (4') d2>d1. Furthermore, d1 at said push-tab (8) is substantially the same as d2 at said pull-away part (4') and d2 at said push-tab (8) is substantially the same as d1 at said pull-away part (4').
B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
B65D 17/40 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness extending circumferentially of the container mouth
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
14.
SEALING DISC FOR PACKAGING CONTAINER WITH CONTROLLED INTERNAL PRESSURE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND FILLING SUCH CONTAINER
The present disclosure relates to a paperboard sealing disc (10) for use in a paperboard packaging container (1 ) for bulk solids. The packaging container (1) comprises a container body (2) with an upper end (4) with an upper body opening (5') and a bottom end (6) with a bottom body opening (5"), a container wall (3) extending between the upper end (4) and the bottom end (6) in a longitudinal direction (L). The container wall (3) has an inner surface (7) facing towards an inner compartment (9) in the packaging container (1 ) and an outer surface (8) facing away from the inner compartment (9). The sealing disc (10) is intended for sealing the upper body opening (5') or the bottom body opening (5"). The sealing disc (10) comprises a sealing disc border (11) surrounding a sealing disc base portion (12), wherein the border (11) is delimited from the disc base portion (12) by a sealing disc inner folding edge (31). The sealing disc border (11) is intended to be flexed at the inner folding edge (31) to project out of a main plane of the sealing disc (10) and to be aligned with and sealed to the inner surface (7) of the container wall (3). The sealing disc (10) comprises one or more distance element(s) (14) arranged in the sealing disc border (11) and facing the inner surface (7) of the container wall (3), the distance element(s) (14) having a height (H), as measured from the surface of the sealing disc border (11).
B65D 3/12 - Flanged discs permanently secured, e.g. by adhesives or by heat-sealing
B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
B65B 1/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65D 5/14 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed separately from tubular body with inset end closures
B65D 39/04 - Cup-shaped plugs or like hollow flanged members
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B31B 120/10 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with covers, e.g. lids
15.
ATTACHMENT UNIT FOR ATTACHING A CONTAINER ELEMENT, AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING CONTAINER ELEMENTS
The present disclosure relates to an attachment unit (5) for attaching a container element (1 15, 1 17, 121, 123, 127) to a container body (103). The attachment unit comprises a retaining device (23) adapted to retain the container body while the container element is being attached to the container body and an applicator (27) for positioning the container element in the container body. The retaining device comprises at least one through-going positioning cavity (37) being adapted to receive a portion of the container body. The applicator is aligned with the positioning cavity, such that the container element is displaceable by means of the applicator into the container body by moving at least partly through the positioning cavity of the retaining device. The attachment unit comprises an internal housing (47) arranged to provide and maintain a protective gas atmosphere above the positioning cavity of the retaining device. The internal housing is adapted to at least partly enclose the applicator. The retaining device forms a bottom of the internal housing or is enclosed by the internal housing. A portion of the attachment unit is located outside of the internal housing. The disclosure further relates to an apparatus (1) for attaching container elements to container bodies in a flow of containers (101).
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
A lid component (14) for a paperboard packaging container (1 ), the lid component (14) comprising a lid part (20) and a connecting part (30) the lid part (20) comprising a top portion (21 ) and a side wall portion (22), the top portion (21 ) having an outer lid surface (23) and an inner lid surface (24) opposite to the outer lid surface (23) and a peripheral edge (25) surrounding the outer lid surface (23); and the connecting part (30) comprising an upper portion (31 ) and a lower portion (32) and having a lower edge surface (33). Stacking members (50) are arranged on the outer lid surface and comprise a lid component stacking step (51) and a container stacking step (52), the lid component stacking step (51 ) being arranged laterally outboard and below the container stacking step (52). The lower portion (32) of the connecting part (30) is adapted to be supported by the lid component stacking step (51). A lid component comprising a locking arrangement (45) and paperboard packaging container (1) comprising a lid component (14) are also disclosed.
The present disclosure provides a paperboard packaging container (1) comprising a tubular paperboard container body (3), a container bottom (4) and a container lid (5). The lid (5) comprises a lid collar (18) having an abutment edge (19) adapted for abutting against a container body abutment edge (8), and a lid plug-in portion (15). The lid collar (18) is made of the same material as the container body (3) and is delimited from the container body (3) by a slit (20') or by weakening means (20") for allowing the lid collar (18) to be fully or partially separated from the container body (3) at the abutment edges (19, 8). The container (1) is provided with a locking arrangement (21, 22) for retaining the container lid (5) in the closed position. Moreover, the disclosure pertains to a method of producing the paperboard packaging container.
A packaging container comprising a container body (2) comprising a container wall (3) extending from a container bottom (4) to a container body opening (6), and a closure arrangement comprising a lid (14), an interior compartment (1 1 ) being arranged in the container body (2). The interior compartment comprises scoopable bulk solids and the packaging container comprises a scoop (44) having a scoop handle (50) and a scoop head (51 ). The scoop handle (50) has a proximal end (52) at the scoop head (51) and a distal end (53) remote from the scoop head (51). A scoop retainer (40) is arranged at the container body opening (6), the scoop retainer (40) comprising a first scoop retention element (42) and a second scoop retention element (43). The first scoop retention element (42) is arranged to releasably engage with a mating fastening element arranged at the distal end of the scoop (44) and to hold the scoop (44) in a first retention position. The second scoop retention element (39, 47) comprises or consists of a scoop head retention opening (47) being arranged to receive and hold the scoop head (51) in a second retention position wherein the scoop handle (50) is held at a distance from the scoopable bulk solids (34) and is directed inward from the container wall (3) at the container body opening (6).
A paperboard packaging container (1) for bulk solids (34) comprising a container body (2) with a container wall (3) extending from a container bottom edge (4) to a container body opening (6), and a closure arrangement comprising a lid (14) for closing the container body opening (6). The container wall (3) has an inner surface (7) facing towards an inner compartment (1 1 ) in the packaging container (1 ). An upper reinforcing rim (15) is applied to the container body (2) at the container body opening (6) and extends along the opening edge (5), defining a perimeter of a container access opening (35). The upper reinforcing rim (15) is joined to the inner surface (7) of the container wall (3) by means of a weld seal (20) which extends around the container body opening (6) and has an upper edge (19) comprising a first abutment surface (51 ) which is arranged to abut against a second abutment surface (52) on an inner lid surface (24) on the lid (14) when the lid (14) is in a closed position on the container access opening (35) and to form a tight seal between the upper reinforcing rim (15) and the lid (14) when the lid (14) is in the closed position over the container access opening (35).
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 21/032 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together for stacking containers one upon another in the upright or upside down position, e.g. with vertically projecting elements or recesses
B65D 43/22 - Devices for holding in closed position, e.g. clips
A packaging container for scoopable bulk solids comprising a container body (2) comprising a container wall (3) extending from a container bottom edge (4) to a container body opening (6) in a height direction (H) of the container (1 ), and a closure arrangement comprising a lid (14). The container wall (3) has an inner surface (7) facing towards an inner compartment (1 1 ) in the packaging container (1) and an outer surface (8) facing away from the inner compartment (1 1 ). The container body (2) has an opening edge (5) at the container body opening (6). A combined scraper bar and scoop holder (40) is arranged at the container body opening (6) and extends across a bent portion of the container wall between a first container wall portion (3b) and a second container wall portion (3d), the combined scraper bar and scoop holder (40) comprising a scraping edge (41 ) and a first scoop fastening element (42) for repeated fastening and releasing of a scoop (44).
A paperboard packaging container (1) for bulk solids is provided. The container (1) comprises a container body (2) formed by a container wall comprising container wall portions (3, 4, 5, 6) and a container bottom (7). The container wall portions (3, 4, 5, 6) are connected by corner portions (C) of the container body (2) and each container wall portion (3, 4, 5, 6) extends in a height direction (H) of the container (1) from a lower end edge at the container bottom (7) to an upper end edge at a container opening (8), the height direction (H) being perpendicular to a cross direction of the container (1). An upper reinforcing rim (15) is applied to the container opening. Each of the upper and lower end edge of the container wall has end edge portions corresponding to the wall portions (3, 4, 5, 6). At least one edge portion (3', 4', 5', 6') has an outwardly curved shape and has a radius of curvature which is larger than a radius of curvature of each of the corner edge portions (C'), wherein the at least one end edge portion is outwardly bulging with a radius of curvature of 200-700 mm, preferably 300-600 mm, more preferably 400-500 mm.
B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
22.
METHOD OF PRODUCING AND FILLING A PACKAGING CONTAINER.
A method of producing and filling a paperboard packaging container (1) with pulverulent bulk solids (34) comprising the steps of: a) forming a tubular container body (2) from a paperboard sheet (2'), the container body having an upper body opening (6') and a bottom body opening (6") and a container wall (3) extending between the upper body opening (6') and the bottom body opening (6"), the container wall (3) having an inner surface (7) and an outer surface (8); b) closing the upper body opening (6') with a sealing membrane (33) which is attached to the inner surface (7) of the container wall (3); c) providing an upper reinforcing rim (15); d) inserting at least a lower part (16) of the upper reinforcing rim (15) into the tubular container body (2) at the upper body opening (6'); e) forming a weld seal (20) between the inner surface (7) of the container wall (3) and the inserted part (16) of the upper reinforcing rim (15); f) presenting the container body to a filling station with the bottom body opening (6") of the container body (2) directed upward in a vertical direction; g) filling pulverulent material (34) into the container body (2) through the upwardly directed bottom body opening (6"); and h) closing the bottom body opening (6").
The present invention provides a packaging container (1) for bulk solids, the container comprising a container body (2) formed by a container wall comprising a front wall portion (3), a rear wall portion (4), and two side wall portions (5,6). The container wall extends from a container bottom (7) to a container opening (8) in a height direction (H) of the container (1) and has a height (h) as measured from the container bottom (7) to the container opening (8). The container body (2) has an opening edge (11) at the container opening (8), wherein the opening (8) and the opening edge (11) extend in a plane which is perpendicular to the height direction (H) of the container (1). The container further comprises a lid (20) for closing the container opening (8), the lid (20) having a front lid edge (21) which is adapted to be positioned at a front edge portion (13) of the container opening (8), a rear lid edge (22) which is adapted to be positioned at a rear edge portion (14) of the container opening (8), two side lid edges (23,24) which are adapted to be positioned at corresponding side edge portions (15, 16) of the container opening (8) and an upper outer lid surface (25) being delimited by the lid edges (21,22,23,24). The upper outer lid surface (25) comprises a slanted lid surface (26), the upper outer lid surface (25) and the slanted lid surface (26) each having a projected surface (25p, 26p) in the plane of the opening (8). The projected surface (26p) of the slanted lid surface (26) constitutes from 40% to 100% of the projected surface (25p) of the upper outer lid surface (25), such as from 50% to 90% of the projected surface (25p) of the upper outer lid surface (25), or from 60%) to 80% of the projected surface (25p) of the upper outer lid surface (25). The slanted lid surface (26) is slanted such that when the lid (20) is in a closed position at the container opening (8), a front end edge (27) of the slanted lid surface (26) is located lower in the height direction (H) of the container than a rear end edge (28) of the slanted lid surface (26).
A packaging container (1, 101, 201) for bulk solids is provided. The container comprises a container body (2, 102, 202) comprising a container wall (3, 103, 203) extending from a container bottom (4, 104, 204) to a container opening (5, 105, 205) in a height direction of the container (1, 101, 201 ). The container wall (3, 103, 203) and the container bottom (4, 104, 204) delimit an inner compartment (6, 106, 206). The container opening (5, 105, 205) has a front edge portion (5', 105', 205'), a rear edge portion (5", 105", 205") and two opposing side edge portions (5*, 105*, 205*). A container lid (7, 107, 207) is arranged to close the container opening (5, 105, 205) and comprises a peripheral portion (15, 115, 215) at a peripheral edge of the container lid (7, 107, 207). The container lid (7, 107, 207) is joined by a hinged connection (14, 114, 214) to the container body (2, 102, 202) at the rear edge portion (5", 105", 205") of the container opening (5, 105, 205). The container lid (7, 107, 207) has an outer lid surface (7', 107', 207') facing away from the inner compartment (6, 106, 206) and an inner lid surface (7", 107", 207") facing towards the inner compartment (6, 106, 206) when the container lid (7, 107, 207) is closed. The packaging container (1, 101, 201) further comprises a locking arrangement (8, 108, 208) for locking the container lid (7, 107, 207) in a closed position at the container opening (5, 105, 205), wherein the locking arrangement (8, 108, 208) comprises at least one locking tab (9, 109, 209) being permanently joined to the container body (2, 102, 202) at the front edge portion (5'', 105'', 205'') of the container opening (5, 105, 205) and/or at the opposing side edge portion (5*, 105*, 205*) of the container opening (5, 105, 205). The locking tab (9, 109, 209) comprises a free end portion (10, 110, 210) extending in the height direction. The free end portion (10, 110, 210) of the locking tab (9, 109, 209) comprises a first locking element (11, 111, 211) being arranged to mate with a second locking element (12, 1 12, 212) being arranged on the peripheral portion of the container lid (7, 107, 207).
The present invention provides a packaging container for bulk solids. The container comprises a container body having a container wall extending from a container bottom to a container opening in a height direction of the container. The container wall and the container bottom delimit an inner space in the container, and a first peelable or tearable sealing membrane being attached to an inner surface of the container wall forms a roof over a first inner compartment in the inner space. A second peelable or tearable sealing membrane is applied between the first peelable or tearable sealing membrane and an edge of the container opening and is attached to the inner surface of the container wall. The first peelable or tearable sealing membrane forms a floor of a second inner compartment in the inner space and the second peelable or tearable sealing membrane forms a roof over the second inner compartment.
B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
CONTAINER FOR FOOD PRODUCTS, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF A CONTAINER, METHOD FOR DETECTING INTERNAL GAS AND A PRODUCTION SYSTEM FOR FILLING CONTAINERS.
The invention concerns a container for food products or other sensitive products, said container being made of a material that intends to provide the container with gas-tight properties and that comprises a layer that exhibits no or only a low translucence to light. The invention is characterized in that at least one opening is provided in the layer with no or low light translucence such as to allow light for non-destructive detection of gas inside the container to enter and exit through said at least one opening. The invention also concerns a method for detecting gas inside a sealed container of the above type and a method for manufacturing of a container of the above type from blanks of a cardboard based material. The invention also concerns a production system comprising an apparatus for filling containers of the above type with a product and an apparatus for sealing the filled containers, wherein the system further comprises an apparatus for carrying out the method for detecting gas inside the sealed container.
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
G01N 21/39 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using tunable lasers
B31B 1/60 - Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping
G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
The invention relates to a flexible lid for sealed closing of an opening in a container, the lid is a multilayer structure comprising a first and a second main layer, wherein at least the first main layer is a laminate structure comprising a layer of aluminum and an outer layer of a weldable plastic, wherein the outer weldable layer faces the second main layer. The invention is characterized in that the first and the second main layer are welded to one another across a welding area, wherein the weld area comprises a first part located in the center of the lid where the welding is arranged in a circular path, wherein the circular weld path has at least one interruption which allows communication between a volume inside the circular weld path and a volume outside the circular weld path.
B32B 37/16 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating
B65D 3/12 - Flanged discs permanently secured, e.g. by adhesives or by heat-sealing
B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
The invention concerns a sealing membrane (2) for a container (5), said membrane (2) having an edge region (4) intended to be secured around an opening (5a) of the container (5) such as to form a sealing of the container (5), the membrane (2) comprising a pull-tab (1) extending from a portion of the edge region (4) such as to facilitate simplified release of the membrane (2).The invention is characterized in that the pull-tab (1) comprises a stiffening structure (7) arranged in a pattern that defines an intended folding line (3) extending across the pull-tab (1). The invention also concerns a container arrangement (8) comprising a container (5) with an opening (5a) and, at least partly secured to the container (5) around the opening (5a), a sealing membrane (2) of the above type. The invention also concerns a method of manufacturing a sealing membrane (2) of the above type, wherein the method comprises the step of embossing, corrugation, creasing, folding and/or heat shaping the stiffening structure (7).
The invention concerns an apparatus for automatic application of lids to containers, said apparatus comprising a rotatable device unit comprising a plurality of circumferentially distributed lid holding members, a lid feeding unit, a glue application unit and a lid application unit. The lid holding members can be directed to each of the units simultaneously by rotating the rotatable device unit. The rotatable device unit further comprises an item application unit configured to fit an individual additional item onto the lid before the lid is attached to the container. The item application unit comprises an item supply unit and at least one movable gripping device configured to grip an individual additional item from the item supply unit and fit the individual additional item onto the lid. The invention also concerns a method for automatic application of lids to containers.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PLACING A SCOOP IN A CONTAINER
The invention concerns an apparatus for automatically placing a scoop in a container, where the apparatus comprises a scoop supply unit adapted to supply scoops to a release position of the scoop supply unit in a hanging manner, a first gripping device configured to grip an individual scoop at the release position of the supply unit and to move the scoop to a delivery position where the scoop is released from the gripping device in order to place the scoop in a container, where the supply unit comprises two sets of reciprocating holding fingers adapted to release one scoop at a time in the release position, where the gripping device comprises two gripping fingers having a semi-circular shape corresponding to the shape of the scoop, such that the inner sides of the gripping fingers bears on the rim of the scoop. The invention also concerns a method for automatically placing a scoop in a container. The advantage of the inventive apparatus is that one scoop at the time can be picked up and placed in a container in a secure way.
B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
The invention concerns an apparatus for sealing an open end of a cardboard based container containing a powder, wherein the apparatus comprises: a welding unit configured to fasten a lid to the container, said welding unit comprising an inductive welding energy generator for melting of a weldable layer that forms part of the container and/or the lid; and transporting means configured to transport a flow of containers to and from the welding unit. The invention is characterized in that the transporting means comprises, in a container flow order, a feeding arrangement, a main conveyor member and a movable gripping arrangement, wherein the feeding arrangement is configured to transfer containers one by one in a continuous manner to the main conveyor member, wherein the movable gripping arrangement is configured to transfer containers from the main conveyor member to the welding unit, and wherein the apparatus is arranged in such a way that, during normal operation of the apparatus, the containers line up close to each other at an upstream side of the feeding arrangement, wherein the feeding arrangement is configured to, during operation, separate adjacent containers from each other in the direction of transport by increasing the feeding speed of each individual container along the feeding arrangement and thereby increasing the distance between adjacent containers fed along the feeding arrangement, wherein the main conveyor member is configured to operate at a transport speed that approximately corresponds to, and is uniform in relation to, a discharge speed of the containers when fed out from the feeding arrangement such that containers transferred to and along the main conveyor member remain separated, wherein the moveable gripping arrangement is configured to grip at least two containers and transfer these containers simultaneously from the main conveyor member to the welding unit, and wherein the welding unit is configured to simultaneously fasten a lid to each of the simultaneously transferred containers. The invention also concerns a method for operating an apparatus of the above type.
B65G 33/04 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for articles conveyed between a single screw and guiding means
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
B65G 33/06 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for articles conveyed and guided by parallel screws
The invention concerns an apparatus for manufacturing of containers from blanks of a cardboard based material, said apparatus comprising: a container body forming unit configured to form a cylindrical container body from a substantially plane blank of a multilayer material comprising at least a supporting cardboard layer and a weldable layer; a welding unit configured to fasten an end closure to the container body, said welding unit comprising an inductive welding energy generator for melting of the weldable layer; and transporting means configured to transport a flow of body blanks to the container body forming unit, to transport a flow of container bodies from the container body forming unit to the welding unit, and to transport a flow of container bodies provided with end closures from the welding unit. The invention is characterized in that the transporting means comprises: a first movable gripping arrangement configured to grip at least two container bodies and move these container bodies simultaneously to the welding unit; and a transferring and positioning arrangement configured to transfer container bodies from the container body forming unit to the first movable gripping arrangement and to position the container bodies in a controlled manner to ensure that the first movable gripping arrangement can grip the at least two container bodies properly, wherein the welding unit is configured to simultaneously fasten an end closure to each of the at least two container bodies. The invention also concerns a method for operating an apparatus of the above type.
B31B 7/28 - Machinery characterised by making lined or internally-reinforced boxes or cartons and having means for folding sheets, blanks, or webs around mandrels, including bottom-forming operations
B65G 29/02 - Rotary conveyors, e.g. rotating discs, arms, star-wheels or cones for inclined or vertical transit
33.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER COMPRISING SEALING OF CONTAINER PARTS
The invention relates to a method of preparing a package comprising joining together of a first and a second piece of material, where at least the first piece of material is constituted by a multi-layered material of the laminate type comprising a mechanically stabilizing layer, an electrically conducting layer, and a weldable layer, where the mechanically stabilizing layer is constituted by a carton material, where the first piece of material is arranged in such a manner that the weldable layer can be melted by supplying energy to the electrically conducting layer, and where the joining together comprises that the weldable layer is pressed against the second piece of material, and that energy is supplied to the electrically conducting layer. The invention is characterized in that the energy supply per time unit, i.e. the power supply, to the electrically conducting layer is varied during the period of time in which energy is supplied to the electrically conducting layer, where the power supply is lower at the end of the supply period than at an earlier stage, where the power supply has a maximum, or near maximum, allowed value during a first phase of the period of supply, and where the first phase constitutes at least 40 % of the period of supply.
B29C 65/34 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement"
B65B 51/22 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by friction or ultrasonic or high-frequency electrical means
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
The invention relates to a stackable carton lid (1, 1a, 1 b, 1c, 1d) comprising: an essentially flat lid element (2) intended for covering an opening in a container when the lid (1) is attached onto the container, the said lid element (2) having a top side (2a) and a bottom side (2b), the bottom side (2b) being intended for facing the container when attaching the lid (1); a lower collar (3) extending along the outer edge of the lid element (2) and at least partially downwards from the bottom side (2b) of the lid element (2) in order to allow interaction with the container when the lid (1) is attached, and an upper collar (4) extending along the outer edge of the lid element (2) on the top side (2a) of the lid element (2), the lid (1) being arranged in such manner that the lower collar (3b) of a first lid (1b) overlaps at least part of the upper collar (4c) of a second lid (1c) when the first and the second lids (1b, 1c) are stacked on top of each other. The invention is characterized in that the distance between the outer periphery of the upper collar (4) and a hypothetical centre line through a centre point (C) on the lid element (2), at least over the stretch where the lower collar (3b) of the first lid (1b) overlaps at least part of the upper collar (4c) of the second lid (1c) at stacking, is essentially equal to or smaller than the distance between the inner periphery of the lower collar (3) and the said centre line in an arbitrary position along the outer edge of the lid element (2), where the height of the upper collar (4) above the top side (2a) of the lid element (2) and the form and extent of the lower collar (3) from the bottom side (2b) of the lid element (2) are adapted in such manner that the lower collar (3) is not appreciably pressed against a corresponding lower collar on an adjacent lid at stacking of a plurality of lids. The invention also relates to a device for and a method of manufacturing a stackable carton lid (1) of the above type.
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