WO2017195003A1 - Sac conçu pour contenir des produits alimentaires pour animaux et sur lequel une poche est appliquée, système et procédé de fabrication dudit sac - Google Patents

Sac conçu pour contenir des produits alimentaires pour animaux et sur lequel une poche est appliquée, système et procédé de fabrication dudit sac Download PDF

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WO2017195003A1
WO2017195003A1 PCT/IB2016/052846 IB2016052846W WO2017195003A1 WO 2017195003 A1 WO2017195003 A1 WO 2017195003A1 IB 2016052846 W IB2016052846 W IB 2016052846W WO 2017195003 A1 WO2017195003 A1 WO 2017195003A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
    • B65D81/26—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
    • B65D81/266—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing gases, e.g. oxygen absorbers or desiccants
    • B65D81/267—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing gases, e.g. oxygen absorbers or desiccants the absorber being in sheet form
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31—MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B—MAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B70/00—Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
    • B31B70/60—Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping
    • B31B70/64—Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping by applying heat or pressure
    • B31B70/642—Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping by applying heat or pressure using sealing jaws or sealing dies
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31—MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B—MAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B70/00—Making flexible containers, e.g. envelopes or bags
    • B31B70/74—Auxiliary operations
    • B31B70/81—Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
    • B31B70/812—Applying patches, strips or strings on sheets or webs
    • B31B70/8122—Applying patches
    • 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
    • B65D31/00—Bags or like containers made of paper and having structural provision for thickness of contents
    • B65D31/12—Bags or like containers made of paper and having structural provision for thickness of contents with two or more compartments
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52—Details
    • B65D75/54—Cards, coupons or other inserts or accessories
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31—MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B—MAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B2160/00—Shape of flexible containers
    • B31B2160/20—Shape of flexible containers with structural provision for thickness of contents

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  • the present patent concerns the sector of packaging bags made of plastic materials or composite materials, and in particular it concerns a new container bag made of a plastic or composite material, in particular suited to contain animal food products and provided with an internal or external additional pocket, a system and a process for making the new container bag.
  • Packaging or container bags are known that are produced starting from at least one continuous film or sheet, for example made of a plastic or composite material, which is processed in successive bending, cutting and welding steps in order to obtain a bag with closed bottom and an upper filling opening, which is located opposite the bottom and is closed and sealed once the bag has been filled.
  • the process for making the bags known in the art comprises also the steps of application of one or more handles on the outside of the bag.
  • the bags known in the art are manufactured through continuous processing cycles, in such a way as to maximize productivity and thus reduce costs.
  • the bags intended to contain food products for animals are generally produced in medium to large sizes. Once they have been opened, they generally need to be carefully closed in order to prevent the unpleasant smell of animal food from spreading around, as well as to preserve the product contained therein.
  • the subject of the present patent is constituted by a new type of container bag made of a plastic or composite material, particularly suited to contain food products for animals and provided with an internal or external additional pocket, as well as by a system and a process for making said bag.
  • the main object of the present invention is to provide a container bag with at least one internal or external additional pocket, and wherein said pocket is heat sealed onto the main sheet used to form the bag during the normal production and finishing steps, thus optimizing productivity.
  • An advantage offered by the new process lies in that it is possible to apply the internal or external additional pocket during other bag forming operations, and therefore the production of the bag is not slowed down.
  • the new container bag made of a plastic or composite material, particularly suited to contain food products for animals and provided with an internal or external additional pocket, and by a system and a process for making the new container bag.
  • the new container bag is mainly made of a plastic or composite material and comprises a main film or sheet with which it is formed, and wherein one side of said main sheet forming the bag is provided with at least one pocket comprising at least one portion of a sheet, in turn heat sealed onto said main sheet at the level of or in proximity to at least part of its perimeter, preferably defining at least one opening for the successive introduction and extraction of objects.
  • said pocket is applied to the side of the main sheet intended to be facing towards the inside of the bag, in any position, for example on the front part or on the rear part of the bag or on its sides, and is conveniently oriented with the open side facing upwards.
  • any of the sides of said portion can be open, meaning that any part of the perimeter of said portion can be open, so that said open or opening side can be oriented in any way, according to the needs.
  • said pocket can be applied to the side of the main sheet that is intended to be facing towards the outside of the bag.
  • Said pocket can be developed mainly in the vertical or the horizontal direction, and has any shape and size, which can be customized according to the needs.
  • any possible printed pattern or graphic element added thereto can be customized.
  • the pocket and the bag can be made in such a way that said pocket cannot be seen from the outside of the bag.
  • said pocket may be visible also from the outside.
  • said pocket when said pocket is positioned on the outside of the bag it can be made in such a way that it is clearly visible, for example using special printing and graphic effects, or in such a way that it is not immediately visible, for example using the same printed patterns as those used for the external print present on the bag.
  • said portion can be pre-cut along one or more lines, so that it can be easily opened.
  • said portion forming the pocket is made of a plastic or composite material, for example a polylaminate material, and can be provided with promotional messages, discount coupons, loyalty cards or points coupons, or more generally useful information and data to be kept, or poop bags or doggy bags.
  • the new bag may also comprise one or more objects housed inside said pocket, that is, completely or partially interposed between said main sheet and said sheet portion.
  • said object is constituted by at least one sheet suited to absorb the oxygen and/or humidity and/or the odours present inside the bag, in order to guarantee the correct preservation of the food both before and after the opening of the bag.
  • said portion forming the packet is conveniently made of a film provided with microholes, meaning a film that is permeable to gases.
  • said portion forming the pocket can also be made of a material capable of absorbing oxygen and/or humidity and/or odours.
  • said portion forming the pocket is made of a perfumed material or said pocket may contain a perfumed sheet.
  • the pocket may contain one or more poop bags and/or other objects useful for the animal care and/or for feeding the animal or other objects in general.
  • Said portion forming the pocket can be coloured in a manner different from the inside of the bag, so that it is more visible, or it can be of a neutral colour, of the same colour as the inside of the bag or transparent.
  • the new system for the production of the container bags described above and provided with at least one additional pocket comprises in its main parts:
  • main feeding and sliding station suited to feed and slide at least one main continuous sheet for forming the bag, hereinafter called main sheet, in at least one first direction;
  • At least one secondary feeding and sliding station suited to feed and slide at least one secondary continuous sheet that slides in a second direction oriented with respect to said first direction in such a way that said secondary continuous sheet is at least partially superimposed to said main sheet; for example, said second direction is substantially orthogonal to said first direction;
  • At least one cutting station where said secondary continuous sheet is cut according to predefined distances into portions to be applied to at least one side of said main sheet;
  • At least one heat sealing station where said portions are heat sealed in succession onto said at least one side of said main sheet
  • said at least one heat sealing station in turn comprises: at least one pressing element suited to press said portion on said side of said main sheet, and at least one resistance suited to rest on one side of said main sheet in a position corresponding to the position of application of said portion, thus heat sealing said portion onto said main sheet.
  • said pressing element and said resistance act substantially simultaneously on the two opposite sides of said main sheet.
  • said pressing element and said resistance act one after the other on the same side of said main sheet.
  • said system may even comprise a pre-cutting station for pre-cutting said portion along one or more lines, in such a way that said portion, once it has been applied, can be easily torn along said lines.
  • said portions are applied to one side of said main sheet during the bag production and finishing process, these last operations being performed downstream of said heat sealing station.
  • said new system may comprise also at least one insertion station for inserting one or more objects of any type, having any shape and function, in said pocket formed by said portion.
  • the process is automated and operates in perfect synchronism with the other steps and elements involved in the production of the bag.
  • the passages through the various elements of the system and the effective speed of the system itself are not slowed down by the presence of the pocket, since the pocket is flat and adheres perfectly to the body of the bag.
  • the pocket does not hinder the bag filling operations.
  • the new process comprises the following steps:
  • Figures 1 and 2 show two views of the new container bag (S), with an internal additional pocket ( ⁇ ', T"), represented by a dashed line, respectively oriented vertically and horizontally, with the open side (Tl) facing upwards, meaning towards the opening (SI) of the bag (S).
  • Figure la shows a detail of the pocket ( ⁇ ') shown in Figure 1.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show a view of the inside of the bag (S), respectively in the solution with vertical pocket ( ⁇ ') and with horizontal pocket (T").
  • Figure 5 shows a schematic view of a part of the new system for making the container bag (S) shown in the preceding figures, and in particular it shows the part related to the application of the pocket ( ⁇ ', T") to the main sheet (4) used to form the bag (S).
  • the new container bag (S) is particularly suited to contain food products for animals, is mainly made of a plastic or composite material and comprises a main film or sheet (1) with which said bag (S) is made, wherein the latter comprises a front part (S3), a rear part (S2), sides (S4) that for example can be configured as bellows, a closed bottom (S5) and an upper opening (SI) suited to be closed in order to contain the food.
  • At least one part (S2) of said bag (S) is provided with at least one pocket ( ⁇ ', T") comprising at least one portion (21) of a sheet (2), said portion (21) being heat sealed onto said part (S2) of the bag (S) along part of its perimeter, in particular at the level of or in proximity to at least three of its edges (211, 212, 213), while the fourth edge (214) is open and defines the opening (Tl) for the introduction of objects.
  • said pocket ( ⁇ ', T") is applied to the side (S21) of said part (S2) facing towards the inside of the bag (S), in any position.
  • said pocket may be applied to the side (S22) of the part (S2) facing towards the outside of the bag (S), in any position.
  • said pocket ( ⁇ ', T") is applied to the back part, but according to the invention it can also be applied to the front part (S3) or to the sides (S4), with the open side (Tl) facing upwards.
  • any of the sides of said portion (21) can be open and customized according to the needs.
  • the new system (P) for the production of the container bags (S) described above comprises at least one main feeding and sliding station (PI) suited to feed and slide at least one main continuous sheet (1) in at least one first direction.
  • PI main feeding and sliding station
  • the new system (P) comprises also at least one secondary feeding and sliding station (P2) suited to feed and slide at least one secondary continuous sheet (2) that slides in a second direction (Y) oriented with respect to said first direction (X) in such a way that said secondary continuous sheet (2) is at least partially superimposed to said main sheet (1).
  • P2 secondary feeding and sliding station
  • Said secondary station (P2) comprises at least one winding reel (22) for winding said secondary continuous sheet (2) and a plurality of guide rollers (23) suited to drive and slide said secondary continuous sheet (2) in said second direction (Y).
  • said second direction (Y) is substantially orthogonal to said first direction (X).
  • the new system (P) comprises also at least one cutting station (P3) for cutting said secondary continuous sheet (2) according to predefined distances in portions (21) to be applied to at least one side (11) of said main sheet (1).
  • Said cutting station (P3) comprises at least one blade (3) or cutting die suited to cut said secondary continuous sheet (2) in said portions (21), preferably once said portion (21) has been superimposed to said main sheet (1) in the application position.
  • Said cutting die (3) can have any shape, so that it is possible to shape the portion (21) forming the pocket ( ⁇ ', T") as desired.
  • the new system (P) comprises also at least one heat sealing station (P4) suited to heat seal a succession of said portions (21) onto said side (11) of said main sheet (1).
  • Said at least one heat sealing station (P4) in turn comprises at least one pressing element (4) suited to press said portion (21) on said side (11) of said main sheet (1) and at least one resistance (5) suited to rest on the opposite side (12) of said main sheet, in a position corresponding to the position of application of said portion (21), thus heat sealing said portion (21) onto said main sheet (1).
  • Said pressing element (4) of said heat sealing station moves alternately in a direction (Z) that is substantially orthogonal to said main sheet (1).
  • said pressing element (4) performs a movement towards the side (1 1) of the main sheet (1) on which said portion (21) is pressed and a movement in the opposite direction, during which said main sheet (1) advances in said first direction (X) and a successive portion (21) is correctly positioned for the heat sealing operation.
  • said pressing element (4) and said resistance (5) act substantially at the same time on the two opposite sides (11, 12) of said main sheet (1).
  • Said resistance (5) is preferably U-shaped, meaning that its shape substantially corresponds only to part of the perimeter of said portion (11), for example to only three sides (211, 212, 213) of said portion (21), while the fourth side (214) remains open for the possible successive introduction of objects.

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La présente invention concerne un sac de contenant (S) fabriqué dans un matériau plastique ou composite et conçu pour contenir des produits alimentaires pour animaux, comprenant des parties/côtés (S2, S3, S4), un fond fermé (S5) et une ouverture supérieure (SI) conçue pour être fermée afin de contenir les produits alimentaires, au moins une poche supplémentaire (Τ', T"), comprenant à son tour au moins une partie (21) d'une feuille (2) thermosoudée sur au moins une desdites parties (S2) du sac (S) le long ou à proximité d'au moins une partie de son périmètre.
PCT/IB2016/052846 2016-05-09 2016-05-17 Sac conçu pour contenir des produits alimentaires pour animaux et sur lequel une poche est appliquée, système et procédé de fabrication dudit sac Ceased WO2017195003A1 (fr)

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WO2010040052A1 (fr) * 2008-10-02 2010-04-08 Com-Pac International, Inc. Sac muni d’une poche pour un matériau isolant thermique et son procédé de fabrication

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EP0213673A1 (fr) * 1985-08-28 1987-03-11 Koninklijke Emballage Industrie Van Leer B.V. Récipient pour boissons et procédé de fabrication
DE19720112A1 (de) * 1997-05-14 1998-12-10 Polymer Synthese Werk Gmbh Verfahren zur Fixierung eines Trockenmittelbeutels in einem schlauchförmigen Verpackungssack aus Kunststoff und danach hergestellter Verpackungssack
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WO2010040052A1 (fr) * 2008-10-02 2010-04-08 Com-Pac International, Inc. Sac muni d’une poche pour un matériau isolant thermique et son procédé de fabrication

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