The device for implementing the method comprises an extruder (10) supplied with a material, at least a first cylinder (11) and a second cylinder (12), at least a first mould (13) and a second mould (13′), a circuit (14) connecting the extruder to the cylinders and the cylinders to the moulds, and means for extraction (18, 19, 19′) of the moulded item.
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
B29K 105/12 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of short lengths, e.g. chopped filaments, staple fibres or bristles
The invention relates to a packaging comprising a refill (2) in the form of a tubular body (4) and a reusable cap (3) providing functionalities to the packaging, the refill (2) forming the body of the packaging and comprising connection means (7) cooperating 5 with connecting means (8) of the cap (3) to ensure the closure of the packaging and its tightness once the body (4) and the cap (3) are assembled. The refill connection means are minimal and the cap connection means are complex.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B65D 35/14 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor with linings or inserts
The present invention relates to recyclable packaging comprising parts (1,9,10,11,12) assembled to one another, at least one of said parts of the packaging comprising a structural layer (2) made of a first type of material and a functional layer (3) made of a second type of material, said layers (2,3) being attached to one another by a peelable interface (7) which makes it possible to ensure sufficient adhesion between said structural and functional layers (2,3) to maintain the integrity of the packaging during its use and to separate said layers so that they can be recycled in their respective appropriate recycling channel after they have been separated. The present invention also relates to a method for recycling such packaging.
A moulding method and device for moulding products from a dose of molten material, wherein the movement of a part of the mould towards another part of the mould is controlled in position and the compression movement represents between 5% and 40% of the cycle time.
The invention relates to a packaging, such as a tube, a bottle or a can, comprising a tubular body (2) with at least a first end (3), said body comprising essentially a low cohesion material, and a component (7,7'), wherein said component (7,7') comprises at least a first element (4) and a second element (5) said first and second element comprising essentially a low cohesion material, and wherein said component (7,7') is assembled to end (3) of the tubular body (2) by fixing the first element (4) to an inner surface of the tubular body (2) and the second element (4,5) to an outer surface of the tubular body (2).
B65D 3/20 - 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 form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps
The invention relates to a packaging (1) comprising one head (2) with at least one circular snap-fitting orifice (3), a cap (6) and a cap holder (7) snap-fitted into the said snap-fitting orifice (3), wherein the snap-fitting orifice (3) comprises an annular snap-fitting zone (20) and an annular leak-tight zone (18) of different diameters, and wherein the height of the orifice (3) is greater than the thickness of the head (2), in such a way as to form a neck (14).
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
Method for manufacturing a packaging (1) comprising the following steps: - supplying a packaging head (2) containing at least one snap-fitting orifice (3), - snap-fitting the holder (7) of a cap (6) into the snap-fitting orifice (3).
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/32 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
The invention relates to a method for covering at least the periphery of a functional layer by a first layer, said layers being included in a multilayer dose intended to form an object by compression-moulding, said method comprising at least the following steps: -) deformation of the dose; -) at the same time as the deformation of the dose, temporary blocking of the propagation at least of the functional layer so as to form a bead of material from the first layer by propagation of material; -) ceasing the temporary blocking.
The invention relates to a packaging part comprising a structural layer (2) based on cellulose and/or recycled material with an inner face, a section and an outer face, and a functional layer (4) covering the inner face of the structural layer (2) at least partly, the said functional layer (4) comprising an additional part (16) which extends beyond the periphery of the structural layer (2).
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tubular body (2) for a packaging in tube form (1), comprising the following steps: —) definition of the geometrical characteristics of the tubular body (2) to be produced; —) creation of an initial image (6) covering the surface of the tubular body (2) to be produced, said initial image (6) having a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge; —) creation of an intermediate image (8) from the initial image (6) by adding a lateral strip (13) to one of said edges of the initial image (6), said lateral strip (13) comprising a copy of the other of said edges of the initial image (6); —) printing of at least one intermediate image (8) on a sheet, the intermediate image (8) being disposed such that the lateral edges of the image are parallel to the direction of unwinding of the sheet; —) cutting of a small strip on each lateral side of the intermediate image (8) to form a final image (10); —) shaping of the sheet as tubular body (2) and edge-to-edge assembly to obtain a continuity of the design between the right edge and the left edge of the image.
B65D 75/06 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks initially folded to form tubes
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
11.
SELF-ADAPTIVE METHOD FOR THE ORIENTATION OF COMPONENTS
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
G05B 19/404 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for compensation, e.g. for backlash, overshoot, tool offset, tool wear, temperature, machine construction errors, load, inertia
12.
SELF-ADAPTIVE METHOD FOR THE ORIENTATION OF COMPONENTS
Self-adaptive method for the orientation of components in real time, such as packaging components, in which an adjusted command is applied to at least one actuator so as to orient at least one component, the oriented component then undergoes a transformation, and after the transformation its orientation is measured so as to obtain the measured characteristics of its orientation, the command being adjusted gradually on the basis of the orientation characteristics of the components already measured.
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
G05B 19/404 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for compensation, e.g. for backlash, overshoot, tool offset, tool wear, temperature, machine construction errors, load, inertia
The invention relates to a method for seam-welding a sheet, the method comprising a real-time self-adaptive regulation of the welding controls, based on in-line measurements of one or more characteristics of the weld.
The cellulose-based packaging includes a tubular body obtained by welding or bonding a sheet, including at least one longitudinal weld linking the ends of said sheet, at least one internal welding strip situated inside the packaging to form the longitudinal weld, the internal strip including a sealing material which becomes liquid during the welding of the ends and fills cavities formed at the ends of the internal strip so that the packaging is leak-proof once welded.
B65D 35/10 - Body construction made by uniting or interconnecting two or more components
B65D 3/20 - 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 form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps
The method of feeding objects such as tube tops or caps comprises at least one orientation and quality inspection step integrated into the feeding method effected continuously during production, the orientation and quality inspection comprising a learning phase and a production phase.
The invention concerns a tubular body (1) obtained by an extrusion and labelling process comprising the following successive steps: (a) forming a partially or totally tubular label (3) from a film comprising mostly a resin, (b) continuously introducing the label (3) into a calibration element, (c) continuously extruding or co-extruding a layer (2) on the side of the concave face of the label (3), said layer comprising mostly a resin, the resin of the extruded layer (2) and the resin of the label (3) being of the same kind, (d) continuously bringing the layer (2) into contact with the concave face of the label (3), step (c) being carried out in the calibration element while the label is going through the calibration element.
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B65D 35/08 - Body construction made in one piece from plastics material
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
The invention concerns a tubular body (1) obtained by an extrusion and labelling process comprising the following successive steps: (a) forming a partially or totally tubular label (3) from a film comprising mostly a resin, (b) continuously introducing the label (3) into a calibration element, (c) continuously extruding or co-extruding a layer (2) on the side of the concave face of the label (3), said layer comprising mostly a resin, the resin of the extruded layer (2) and the resin of the label (3) being of the same kind, (d) continuously bringing the layer (2) into contact with the concave face of the label (3), step (c) being carried out in the calibration element while the label is going through the calibration element.
B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The invention relates to a packaging (1) comprising a first body that forms a container (2) and a second body that forms a lid (3), the said container (2) and the said lid (3) having moisture-barrier properties at their respective walls (6, 8). The lid (3) has an inner dimension larger than the outer dimension of the container (2) and slides over at least part of the outer surface of the container, in the process defining a sliding length (5) when the packaging is being opened or closed. The clearance created by the difference in the said diameters enables the opening and the closing without adversely affecting the moisture-barrier properties of the packaging (1).
B65D 3/00 - 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
B65D 43/00 - Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
B65D 55/00 - Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
The invention relates to a packaging (1) comprising a first body that forms a container (2) and a second body that forms a lid (3), the said container (2) and the said lid (3) having moisture-barrier properties at their respective walls (6, 8). The lid (3) has an inner dimension larger than the outer dimension of the container (2) and slides over at least part of the outer surface of the container, in the process defining a sliding length (5) when the packaging is being opened or closed. The clearance created by the difference in the said diameters enables the opening and the closing without adversely affecting the moisture-barrier properties of the packaging (1).
B65D 3/00 - 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
B65D 43/00 - Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
B65D 55/00 - Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
22.
CELLULOSE-BASED TUBE HEAD, TUBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
The invention relates to a tube part, for example a tube head or a cap, the part comprising a structural portion and at least one functional portion, the structural portion having a high cellulose content and the functional portion having a reduced cellulose content. The invention also relates to a package comprising at least one such part and a method for manufacturing the part for the package, and the package.
B65D 35/14 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor with linings or inserts
B65D 35/10 - Body construction made by uniting or interconnecting two or more components
The invention relates to a packaging comprising a refill (2) in the form of a tubular body (4) and a reusable cap (3) providing functionalities to the packaging, the refill (2) forming the body of the packaging and comprising connection means (7) cooperating 5 with connecting means (8) of the cap (3) to ensure the closure of the packaging and its tightness once the body (4) and the cap (3) are assembled. The refill connection means are minimal and the cap connection means are complex.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B65D 35/00 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor
25.
DEVICE FOR THE FABRICATION OF TUBES WITH A NON-CIRCULAR SECTION ORIFICE GEOMETRY AND FABRICATION METHOD
The invention concerns in particular a device for moulding an article in which the article is obtained by compression moulding a dose (14) of material in the molten state and comprises at least one orifice (23) after the compression moulding operation, said device comprising at least one die (10), one mandrel (11) cooperating with said die (10) to effect the operation of compression moulding of the dose and one orifice rod (12) sliding in said die (10), said device further comprising a shape endpiece (13) placed between the mandrel (11) and the orifice rod (12) to form the orifice (23) of the article.
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
The present invention relates to recyclable packaging comprising parts (1,9,10,11,12) assembled to one another, at least one of said parts of the packaging comprising a structural layer (2) made of a first type of material and a functional layer (3) made of a second type of material, said layers (2,3) being attached to one another by a peelable interface (7) which makes it possible to ensure sufficient adhesion between said structural and functional layers (2,3) to maintain the integrity of the packaging during its use and to separate said layers so that they can be recycled in their respective appropriate recycling channel after they have been separated. The present invention also relates to a method for recycling such packaging.
B29C 53/38 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges
B65D 35/10 - Body construction made by uniting or interconnecting two or more components
The present invention relates to recyclable packaging comprising parts (1,9,10,11,12) assembled to one another, at least one of said parts of the packaging comprising a structural layer (2) made of a first type of material and a functional layer (3) made of a second type of material, said layers (2,3) being attached to one another by a peelable interface (7) which makes it possible to ensure sufficient adhesion between said structural and functional layers (2,3) to maintain the integrity of the packaging during its use and to separate said layers so that they can be recycled in their respective appropriate recycling channel after they have been separated. The present invention also relates to a method for recycling such packaging.
B65D 35/10 - Body construction made by uniting or interconnecting two or more components
B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
B29C 53/38 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges
A moulding method and device for moulding products from a dose of molten material, wherein the movement of a part of the mould towards another part of the mould is controlled in position and the compression movement represents between 5% and 40% of the cycle time.
B29C 33/22 - Opening, closing or clamping by rectilinear movement
B29C 43/04 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/38 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles with means to avoid flashes
A moulding method and device for moulding products from a dose of molten material, wherein the movement of a part of the mould towards another part of the mould is controlled in position and the compression movement represents between 5% and 40% of the cycle time.
B29C 43/04 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 31/00 - Handling, e.g. feeding of the material to be shaped
B29C 65/70 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by moulding
B29C 70/74 - Moulding material on a relatively small portion of the preformed part, e.g. outsert moulding
B29L 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
30.
THERMOFORMED TUBE HEAD, TUBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
The invention relates to a tube head (1, 2) intended to form a packaging, the head (3, 6) being intended to be welded to a tubular skirt (8, 9) in order to form the said packaging, and the tube head (1 2) being thermoformed from a sheet (20, 21). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a tube head (1, 2) and a tube with said head (3, 6).
The device for implementing the method comprises an extruder (10) supplied with a material, at least a first cylinder (11) and a second cylinder (12), at least a first mould (13) and a second mould (13'), a circuit (14) connecting the extruder to the cylinders and the cylinders to the moulds, and means for extraction (18, 19, 19') of the moulded item.
The device for implementing the method comprises an extruder (10) supplied with a material, at least a first cylinder (11) and a second cylinder (12), at least a first mould (13) and a second mould (13'), a circuit (14) connecting the extruder to the cylinders and the cylinders to the moulds, and means for extraction (18, 19, 19') of the moulded item.
The invention relates to a packaging part comprising a structural layer (2) based on cellulose and/or recycled material with an inner face, a section and an outer face, and a functional layer (4) covering the inner face of the structural layer (2) at least partly, the said functional layer (4) comprising an additional part (16) which extends beyond the periphery of the structural layer (2).
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tubular body (2) for a packaging in tube form (1), comprising the following steps: -) definition of the geometrical characteristics of the tubular body (2) to be produced; -) creation of an initial image (6) covering the surface of the tubular body (2) to be produced, said initial image (6) having a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge; -) creation of an intermediate image (8) from the initial image (6) by adding a lateral strip (13) to one of said edges of the initial image (6), said lateral strip (13) comprising a copy of the other of said edges of the initial image (6); -) printing of at least one intermediate image (8) on a sheet, the intermediate image (8) being disposed such that the lateral edges of the image are parallel to the direction of unwinding of the sheet; -) cutting of a small strip on each lateral side of the intermediate image (8) to form a final image (10); -) shaping of the sheet as tubular body (2) and edge-to-edge assembly to obtain a continuity of the design between the right edge and the left edge of the image.
B29C 53/00 - Shaping by bending, folding, twisting, straightening or flatteningApparatus therefor
B29C 53/36 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles
B29C 53/38 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges
B29C 53/40 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
B29D 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
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
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tubular body (2) for a packaging in tube form (1), comprising the following steps: -) definition of the geometrical characteristics of the tubular body (2) to be produced; -) creation of an initial image (6) covering the surface of the tubular body (2) to be produced, said initial image (6) having a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge; -) creation of an intermediate image (8) from the initial image (6) by adding a lateral strip (13) to one of said edges of the initial image (6), said lateral strip (13) comprising a copy of the other of said edges of the initial image (6); -) printing of at least one intermediate image (8) on a sheet, the intermediate image (8) being disposed such that the lateral edges of the image are parallel to the direction of unwinding of the sheet; -) cutting of a small strip on each lateral side of the intermediate image (8) to form a final image (10); -) shaping of the sheet as tubular body (2) and edge-to-edge assembly to obtain a continuity of the design between the right edge and the left edge of the image.
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B29C 53/36 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles
B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
B29C 53/40 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29D 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
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
B65D 75/06 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks initially folded to form tubes
B29C 53/00 - Shaping by bending, folding, twisting, straightening or flatteningApparatus therefor
B29C 53/38 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges
B29L 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
The invention relates to a packaging part comprising a structural layer (2) based on cellulose and/or recycled material with an inner face, a section and an outer face, and a functional layer (4) covering the inner face of the structural layer (2) at least partly, the said functional layer (4) comprising an additional part (16) which extends beyond the periphery of the structural layer (2).
The cellulose-based packaging (1) comprises a tubular body (2) obtained by welding or bonding a sheet. It comprises at least one longitudinal weld (3) linking the ends of said sheet, at least one internal welding strip (11) situated inside the packaging to form said longitudinal weld (3), the internal strip (11) comprising a sealing material which becomes liquid during the welding of the ends and fills cavities (13) formed at the ends of the internal strip (11) so that the packaging is leak-proof once welded.
B65D 3/20 - 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 form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps
The cellulose-based packaging (1) comprises a tubular body (2) obtained by welding or bonding a sheet. It comprises at least one longitudinal weld (3) linking the ends of said sheet, at least one internal welding strip (11) situated inside the packaging to form said longitudinal weld (3), the internal strip (11) comprising a sealing material which becomes liquid during the welding of the ends and fills cavities (13) formed at the ends of the internal strip (11) so that the packaging is leak-proof once welded.
B65D 3/20 - 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 form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps
An automated method for manufacturing objects, the method using an image capturing device and a data processing device for quality inspection, wherein the method includes a learning phase and a manufacturing phase for manufacturing the objects, wherein the learning phase comprises producing N objects considered to be acceptable; taking at least one reference primary image of each of the N objects; dividing each reference primary image into (Pk) reference secondary images (Sk,p), grouping the corresponding reference secondary images into batches of N images, and determining a compression-decompression model (Fk,p) with a compression factor (Qk,p) per batch.
Device for forming a tube, for example a packaging tube, from a sheet (3), said device comprising at least one welding rod (2), means for welding and pressurizing the welded zone (7-9) and means (4-6) for driving the sheet (3) along the rod (2). The device also comprises means (10-12, 14) that reduce the friction between the welding rod (2) and the sheet (3).
The invention relates to a tube part, for example a tube head or a cap, the part comprising a structural portion and at least one functional portion, the structural portion having a high cellulose content and the functional portion having a reduced cellulose content. The invention also relates to a package comprising at least one such part and a method for manufacturing the part for the package, and the package.
The invention relates to a tube part, for example a tube head or a cap, the part comprising a structural portion and at least one functional portion, the structural portion having a high cellulose content and the functional portion having a reduced cellulose content. The invention also relates to a package comprising at least one such part and a method for manufacturing the part for the package, and the package.
The invention concerns in particular a device for moulding an article in which the article is obtained by compression moulding a dose (14) of material in the molten state and comprises at least one orifice (23) after the compression moulding operation, said device comprising at least one die (10), one mandrel (11) cooperating with said die (10) to effect the operation of compression moulding of the dose and one orifice rod (12) sliding in said die (10), said device further comprising a shape endpiece (13) placed between the mandrel (11) and the orifice rod (12) to form the orifice (23) of the article.
B29C 33/00 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29L 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
44.
THERMOFORMED TUBE HEAD, TUBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
The invention relates to a tube head (1, 2) intended to form a packaging, the head (3, 6) being intended to be welded to a tubular skirt (8, 9) in order to form the said packaging, and the tube head (1 2) being thermoformed from a sheet (20, 21). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a tube head (1, 2) and a tube with said head (3, 6).
B29D 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
B65D 1/26 - Thin-walled containers, e.g. formed by deep-drawing operations
B65D 25/44 - Telescopic or retractable nozzles or spouts
B65D 35/12 - Connections between body and closure-receiving bush
B65D 35/14 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor with linings or inserts
45.
THERMOFORMED TUBE HEAD, TUBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
The invention relates to a tube head (1, 2) intended to form a packaging, the head (3, 6) being intended to be welded to a tubular skirt (8, 9) in order to form the said packaging, and the tube head (1 2) being thermoformed from a sheet (20, 21). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a tube head (1, 2) and a tube with said head (3, 6).
B29C 51/36 - Moulds specially adapted for vacuum forming
B65D 35/14 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor with linings or inserts
B29D 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
B29L 23/20 - Flexible squeeze tubes, e.g. for cosmetics
B65D 1/26 - Thin-walled containers, e.g. formed by deep-drawing operations
B65D 25/44 - Telescopic or retractable nozzles or spouts
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
B65D 35/12 - Connections between body and closure-receiving bush
46.
Method for extruding and labelling a cylindrical product
a) forming a partially or totally tubular label from a film in a shaper; b) inserting the label into a calibration element; c) extruding a tubular body at the concave-face side of the label in an extrusion head; d) bringing the outer face of the extruded tubular body into contact with the concave face of the label. In the method, the label comprises at least one layer of which the melting temperature is at least 20° C. higher than the melting temperature of the extruded tubular body. A first pressure difference is formed in the extruded tube with an air jet.
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
B29C 48/09 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels
B29C 48/90 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling with calibration or sizing, i.e. combined with fixing or setting of the final dimensions of the extruded article
B29C 48/14 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor characterised by the particular extruding conditions, e.g. in a modified atmosphere or by using vibration
A process for continuous welding of a sheet of plastic material for manufacturing flexible packages, comprising a step of positioning the sheet relative to the welding device, putting ends of the sheet into contact, forming a weld by heating, pressing and cooling the ends of the sheet that are in contact, acquiring a primary temporal signal with a sensor, the primary temporal signal proportional to a thickness of the weld, transforming the primary temporal signal into a primary frequency signal and defining a low-frequency spectrum, a medium-frequency spectrum, and a high-frequency spectrum from the primary frequency signal, reconstructing a secondary low-frequency signal from the low-frequency spectrum, and determining the thickness of the weld based on the secondary low-frequency signal.
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing objects, such as tubes or packaging, comprising at least one quality control integrated into the manufacturing method performed during production and continuously, the quality control comprising a learning phase and a production phase.
Device for forming a tube, for example a packaging tube, from a sheet (3), said device comprising at least one welding rod (2), means for welding and pressurizing the welded zone (7-9) and means (4-6) for driving the sheet (3) along the rod (2). The device also comprises means (10-12, 14) that reduce the friction between the welding rod (2) and the sheet (3).
Device for forming a tube, for example a packaging tube, from a sheet (3), said device comprising at least one welding rod (2), means for welding and pressurizing the welded zone (7-9) and means (4-6) for driving the sheet (3) along the rod (2). The device also comprises means (10-12, 14) that reduce the friction between the welding rod (2) and the sheet (3).
The invention concerns a method and device for continuous welding of a sheet of plastic material for making flexible packages, such as tubes, comprising at least the following steps: -) positioning the sheet with respect to the welding device; -) placing the ends of the sheet in contact; -) forming a welded zone by heating, pressing and cooling said ends; -) acquiring a first time signal proportional to the thickness of the weld; -) transforming the first time signal into a first frequency signal, and defining a low-frequency spectrum, a medium-frequency spectrum and a high-frequency spectrum; -) reconstructing at least one secondary low-frequency signal from the low-frequency spectrum in order to measure the thickness of the weld.
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
B29C 65/10 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using hot gases
B29C 65/14 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using wave energy or particle radiation
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
B29C 65/36 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement" heated by induction
B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B65B 51/26 - Devices specially adapted for producing transverse or longitudinal seams in webs or tubes
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
The invention concerns a method and device for continuous welding of a sheet of plastic material for making flexible packages, such as tubes, comprising at least the following steps: -) positioning the sheet with respect to the welding device; -) placing the ends of the sheet in contact; -) forming a welded zone by heating, pressing and cooling said ends; -) acquiring a first time signal proportional to the thickness of the weld; -) transforming the first time signal into a first frequency signal, and defining a low-frequency spectrum, a medium-frequency spectrum and a high-frequency spectrum; -) reconstructing at least one secondary low-frequency signal from the low-frequency spectrum in order to measure the thickness of the weld.
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
B65B 51/26 - Devices specially adapted for producing transverse or longitudinal seams in webs or tubes
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
B29C 65/10 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using hot gases
B29C 65/14 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using wave energy or particle radiation
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
B29C 65/36 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement" heated by induction
B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
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 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
54.
Rotary knife for machine for producing packaging and method using said knife
The device for cutting individual tubes from a continuous tubular product moving in translation in an uninterrupted manner and formed by a production machine, comprises at least one frame that is stationary relative to the machine, an assembly that is movable in translation relative to the frame and supports a cutting head moved in reciprocating linear translation and in rotation, a first mechanism for moving said cutting head in reciprocating translation, a second mechanism for rotating said cutting head and a third mechanism for actuating the start and the end of the cutting operation, in which said mechanisms are stationary relative to the frame of the device.
B23D 21/04 - Tube-severing machines with rotating tool-carrier
B26D 1/60 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which travels with the work, i.e. flying cutter and is mounted on a movable carriage
Multilayer skirt of a flexible tube, comprising an extruded main layer (9) and a mono- or multilayer film (10) at least partially surrounding the main layer. The tensile modulus of the main layer is less than 1200 N/mm 2 and the tensile modulus of the film is greater than 3500 N/mm 2.
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
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 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
Multilayer skirt of a flexible tube, comprising an extruded main layer (9) and a mono- or multilayer film (10) at least partially surrounding the main layer. The tensile modulus of the main layer is less than 1200 N/mm 2 and the tensile modulus of the film is greater than 3500 N/mm 2.
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
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 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The invention concerns an injection overmoulding device comprising at least one indexed rotary turret (2) on which cooled moulds (8) are installed, each mould comprising a plurality of cavities (18), and at least five stationary stations (5, 25, 7, 26, 27, 9) arranged around said turret, including at least a first station (5), a second station (7) and a third station (9) that are used, respectively, for carrying out the operations of positioning the inserts in the cavities of the mould, injecting plastic material into the cavities of the mould, and demoulding the at least partially cooled objects. The device comprises, for each mould (8), at least separate injection means (28, 29, 30, 31). The invention also concerns a method implemented by the device.
B29C 33/00 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor
B29C 33/36 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor movable, e.g. to or from the moulding station continuously movable
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
B29C 45/64 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices
The method for extruding and labelling a packaging tube comprises the following successive steps: a) forming a partially or totally tubular label (12) from a film in a shaper (20); b) inserting the label into a calibration element (22); c) extruding a tubular body (13) at the concave-face side of the label (12) in an extrusion head (24); d) bringing the outer face of the extruded tubular body into contact with the concave face of the label. In the method, the label (12) comprises at least one layer of which the melting temperature is at least 20°C higher than the melting temperature of the extruded tubular body (13). A first pressure difference is formed in the extruded tube with an air jet. The invention also relates to a device for implementing said method and to a tube obtained by said method.
B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
59.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXTRUDING AND LABELLING A CYLINDRICAL PRODUCT
The method for extruding and labelling a packaging tube comprises the following successive steps: a) forming a partially or totally tubular label (12) from a film in a shaper (20); b) inserting the label into a calibration element (22); c) extruding a tubular body (13) at the concave-face side of the label (12) in an extrusion head (24); d) bringing the outer face of the extruded tubular body into contact with the concave face of the label. In the method, the label (12) comprises at least one layer of which the melting temperature is at least 20°C higher than the melting temperature of the extruded tubular body (13). A first pressure difference is formed in the extruded tube with an air jet. The invention also relates to a device for implementing said method and to a tube obtained by said method.
B29C 47/08 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
60.
ROTARY KNIFE FOR MACHINE FOR PRODUCING PACKAGING AND METHOD USING SAID KNIFE
The device for cutting individual tubes from a continuous tubular product moving in translation in an uninterrupted manner and formed by a production machine, comprises at least one frame that is stationary relative to the machine, an assembly that is movable in translation relative to the frame and supports a cutting head moved in reciprocating linear translation and in rotation, a first mechanism for moving said cutting head in reciprocating translation, a second mechanism for rotating said cutting head and a third mechanism for actuating the start and the end of the cutting operation, in which said mechanisms are stationary relative to the frame of the device.
B23D 21/04 - Tube-severing machines with rotating tool-carrier
B26D 1/60 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which travels with the work, i.e. flying cutter and is mounted on a movable carriage
The device for cutting individual tubes from a continuous tubular product moving in translation in an uninterrupted manner and formed by a production machine, comprises at least one frame that is stationary relative to the machine, an assembly that is movable in translation relative to the frame and supports a cutting head moved in reciprocating linear translation and in rotation, a first mechanism for moving said cutting head in reciprocating translation, a second mechanism for rotating said cutting head and a third mechanism for actuating the start and the end of the cutting operation, in which said mechanisms are stationary relative to the frame of the device.
B23D 21/04 - Tube-severing machines with rotating tool-carrier
B26D 1/60 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which travels with the work, i.e. flying cutter and is mounted on a movable carriage
Method for orienting tube components (2), such as heads or stoppers, comprising a step of measuring the angular position (6) of a component followed by a step of orienting said component, in which step the angular correction of the component is determined especially while taking into account the measured signal (8); method characterized in that said angular correction is also determined while taking into account a modelled parasitic signal (15). The invention also comprises a device using said method.
B65G 47/248 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning over or inverting them
B67B 3/26 - Applications of control, warning, or safety devices in capping machinery
B67B 1/00 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying stoppers
G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
63.
Method and device for the extrusion and labeling of a packaging tube
The invention relates to a method for the extrusion and labelling of a packaging tube (14), comprising the following successive steps performed on an extrusion-labelling line, namely: a) forming a partially or fully tubular label (17) from a film (12); b) introducing the label (17) into a calibration element (22); c) extruding a tubular body (13) on the side of the concave surface of the label (17); d) bringing the external surface of the tubular body (13) into contact with the concave surface of the label (17), step (c) being performed in the calibration element (22). The invention also relates to an extrusion-labelling device and a packaging tube.
B29C 48/10 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels flexible, e.g. blown foils
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
B29C 48/90 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling with calibration or sizing, i.e. combined with fixing or setting of the final dimensions of the extruded article
B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor
B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
Rotary indexing device for manufacturing packaging tubes, comprising an indexing turntable (3) mounted in a rotary manner about an axis (9), and mandrels (4) and respective supports (14) secured to said turntable (3) and disposed radially with respect to said axis (9); radial actuating means (10, 11) for moving the mandrels (4) in a direction perpendicular to said axis (9) and linear guide means (13) for moving the mandrels (4) in a direction perpendicular to said axis (9); characterized in that the mandrels and respective supports (14), the radial actuating means (10, 11) and the linear guide means (13) are disposed in a direction parallel to said axis (9).
Method for orienting tube components (2), such as heads or stoppers, comprising a step of measuring the angular position (6) of a component followed by a step of orienting said component, in which step the angular correction of the component is determined especially while taking into account the measured signal (8); method characterized in that said angular correction is also determined while taking into account a modelled parasitic signal (15). The invention also comprises a device using said method.
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 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
B67B 3/26 - Applications of control, warning, or safety devices in capping machinery
Method for orienting tube components (2), such as heads or stoppers, comprising a step of measuring the angular position (6) of a component followed by a step of orienting said component, in which step the angular correction of the component is determined especially while taking into account the measured signal (8); method characterized in that said angular correction is also determined while taking into account a modelled parasitic signal (15). The invention also comprises a device using said method.
The invention relates to a method for the extrusion and labelling of a packaging tube (14), comprising the following successive steps performed on an extrusion-labelling line, namely: a) forming a partially or fully tubular label (17) from a film (12); b) introducing the label (17) into a calibration element (22); c) extruding a tubular body (13) on the side of the concave surface of the label (17); d) bringing the external surface of the tubular body (13) into contact with the concave surface of the label (17), step (c) being performed in the calibration element (22). The invention also relates to an extrusion-labelling device and a packaging tube.
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
B29C 47/02 - incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. extrusion moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The invention relates to a method for the extrusion and labelling of a packaging tube (14), comprising the following successive steps performed on an extrusion-labelling line, namely: a) forming a partially or fully tubular label (17) from a film (12); b) introducing the label (17) into a calibration element (22); c) extruding a tubular body (13) on the side of the concave surface of the label (17); d) bringing the external surface of the tubular body (13) into contact with the concave surface of the label (17), step (c) being performed in the calibration element (22). The invention also relates to an extrusion-labelling device and a packaging tube.
B29C 48/90 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling with calibration or sizing, i.e. combined with fixing or setting of the final dimensions of the extruded article
B29C 63/06 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material by folding, winding, bending or the like around tubular articles
B29C 63/30 - Lining or sheathing of internal surfaces using sheet or web-like material
B65C 3/02 - Affixing labels to elongated objects, e.g. wires, cables, bars, tubes
B65C 3/26 - Affixing labels to non-rigid containers, e.g. bottles made of polyethene, boxes to be inflated by internal air pressure prior to labelling
B65D 35/14 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor with linings or inserts
Rotary indexing device for manufacturing packaging tubes, comprising an indexing turntable (3) mounted in a rotary manner about an axis (9), and mandrels (4) and respective supports (14) secured to said turntable (3) and disposed radially with respect to said axis (9); radial actuating means (10, 11) for moving the mandrels (4) in a direction perpendicular to said axis (9) and linear guide means (13) for moving the mandrels (4) in a direction perpendicular to said axis (9); characterized in that the mandrels (4) and respective supports (14), the radial actuating means (10, 11) and the linear guide means (13) are disposed in a direction parallel to said axis (9).
Rotary indexing device for manufacturing packaging tubes, comprising an indexing turntable (3) mounted in a rotary manner about an axis (9), and mandrels (4) and respective supports (14) secured to said turntable (3) and disposed radially with respect to said axis (9); radial actuating means (10, 11) for moving the mandrels (4) in a direction perpendicular to said axis (9) and linear guide means (13) for moving the mandrels (4) in a direction perpendicular to said axis (9); characterized in that the mandrels (4) and respective supports (14), the radial actuating means (10, 11) and the linear guide means (13) are disposed in a direction parallel to said axis (9).
The invention relates to a device for detecting and/or determining the position of a barrier layer contained in the wall of a tubular packaging material. The device comprises an infrared source and an infrared receiver, said source and said receiver being placed so as to transmit (receive, respectively) infrared radiation through part of the wall of a tube containing a barrier layer to be analyzed. The invention also relates to a method of detecting and/or determining the position of a barrier layer contained in the wall of a tubular packaging material 15, the method comprising transmitting infrared radiation through a tube wall containing a barrier layer, receiving and analyzing said infrared radiation.
The present invention relates to a tubular packaging body formed from a flexible film having a thickness e, the ends of which are butt welded and covered by a plastic reinforcement element located on the inner surface of said tubular body and having a section defined by a width l and a height h, said tubular body being characterized in that all of the following conditions should be met: - h is greater than or equal to e, - the ratio (l.e)/h2 is between 1 and 10.
The present invention relates to a tubular packaging body (1) formed from a flexible film having a thickness e, the ends of which are butt welded and covered by a plastic reinforcement element (7) located on the inner surface (5) of said tubular body and having a section defined by a width l and a height h, said tubular body being characterized in that all of the following conditions should be met: - h is greater than or equal to e, - the ratio (l.e)/h2 is between 1 and 10.
The invention relates to an essentially tubular flexible packaging intended for containing a semi-liquid or pasty product, which includes an apron, a head, an added piece of material at least on the inside of the apron, and optionally a lid, the apron consists of a rolled-up sheet and includes a longitudinal weld for assembling the edges thereof together, and the head being attached to the edge of one of the ends of the apron. The apron includes a ratio of at least 30% of recycled material or material from renewable resources, and the added piece of material is arranged so as to eliminate a discontinuity in the inner surface in the area of the longitudinal weld.
The invention relates to a device for detecting and/or determining the position of a barrier layer contained in the wall of a tubular packaging material. The device comprises an infrared source and an infrared receiver, said source and said receiver being placed so as to transmit (receive, respectively) infrared radiation through part of the wall of a tube containing a barrier layer to be analyzed. The invention also relates to a method of detecting and/or determining the position of a barrier layer contained in the wall of a tubular packaging material 15, the method comprising transmitting infrared radiation through a tube wall containing a barrier layer, receiving and analyzing said infrared radiation.
The invention relates to a multilayer structure produced by moulding and intended to form at least one part of the packaging wall, said structure comprising an oxygen barrier layer, referred to as a "passive layer", composed of a resin that is a barrier to oxygen, and another layer, referred to as to an "active layer", composed of at least one resin that is permeable to oxygen and in which oxygen absorbers are dispersed. The invention also relates to packaging comprising said multilayer structure.
The invention relates to a process for manufacturing plastic packaging in tubular form, which process comprises a wrapping step during which a laminate (11) is wrapped, an abutting step during which the edges (8, 9) of the laminate (11) are butted together and a fastening step during which said edges (8, 9) of the laminate (11) are welded together, characterized in that a bead (12) of plastic in the molten state is extruded and deposited on the internal face of the packaging so as to cover at least the weld zone (10) defined between the edges. The energy needed to produce the weld (10) comes from the plastic bead (12).
The invention also relates to packaging obtained from the aforementioned process and to a device for implementing said process.
The invention relates to an essentially tubular flexible packaging intended for containing a semi-liquid or pasty product, which includes an apron, a head, an added piece of material at least on the inside of the apron, and optionally a lid, the apron consisting of a rolled-up sheet and comprising a longitudinal weld for assembling the edges thereof together, and the head being attached to the edge of one of the ends of the apron. The apron includes a ratio of at least 30% of recycled material or material from renewable resources, and the added piece of material is arranged so as to eliminate a discontinuity in the inner surface in the area of the longitudinal weld.
The invention relates to an essentially tubular flexible packaging intended for containing a semi-liquid or pasty product, which includes an apron, a head, an added piece of material at least on the inside of the apron, and optionally a lid, the apron consisting of a rolled-up sheet and comprising a longitudinal weld for assembling the edges thereof together, and the head being attached to the edge of one of the ends of the apron. The apron includes a ratio of at least 30% of recycled material or material from renewable resources, and the added piece of material is arranged so as to eliminate a discontinuity in the inner surface in the area of the longitudinal weld.
The invention relates to a method and device for sealing a tubular packaging made of a plastic material, said method including at least the following operations: a) a rolling operation, during which a rolled material (11) is rolled; b) an arranging operation, during which the ends (8, 9) of the rolled material (11) are placed near each other; c) an extruding operation, during which a molten resin cord (12) is extruded and deposited on said ends (8, 9); d) a fusing operation, during which said ends (8, 9) are melted by means of said cord (12); e) a compressing operation, during which the sealing area is compressed; and f) a cooling operation, during which the seal is cooled.
B29C 65/40 - Applying molten plastics, e.g. hot melt
B29C 53/38 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges
B65B 51/02 - Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
B29C 53/48 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of indefinite length, i.e. bending a strip progressively
The invention concerns a method of welding a laminate for the production of flexible tubular plastic bodies. The method comprises the following operations: a laminate is shaped around a welding tool, the ends of the laminate to be welded are heated, the ends are pressed together and at least partly cooled, the welded zone is deformed so as to increase its area, and the weld zone is cooled. The invention also concerns a device that is suitable for using the method mentioned above.
B29C 53/50 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of indefinite length, i.e. bending a strip progressively using internal forming surfaces, e.g. mandrels
B29C 53/52 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of indefinite length, i.e. bending a strip progressively using external forming surfaces, e.g. sleeves
B29C 55/24 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of tubes radial
Process of hot-filling a plastic container comprising a side wall connected to a neck and to a base, with a liquid or viscous product; process consisting in at least filling the container with a product at high temperature, hermetically sealing the container, cooling the container and its contents; process characterized in that a plastic container is used for which the linear thermal expansion coefficient of the side wall is greater than 0.00014 m/(m.K) and in that the container is allowed to expand and shrink at least as much as its contents.
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a multilayer object in synthetic resin (9) by compression molding a dose of molten multilayer resin (1) comprising at least one functional layer (2,20), each layer of the dose being in the molten state at the time of compression; the method consisting at least in co-extruding the resins through a die, in cutting the extrudate periodically in order to obtain a dose (1), then in depositing the dose (1) in the molten state in the cavity of a mold; the method thereby defining, within the dose, an extrusion direction and an arrangement of the functional layer (2,20) parallel to the extrusion direction; the method being characterized in that the dose is compressed along a compression axis (16) which intersects the extrusion direction, so as to introduce, into the flow of the layers, asymmetry with respect to the compression axis (16).
The invention also relates to an object obtained with the aforementioned method, to a dose used in the context of this method and to a device for implementing the said method.
B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
B29C 70/80 - Moulding sealing material into closure members
B28B 3/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein a ram exerts pressure on the material in a moulding spaceRam heads of special form
The invention relates to a process for manufacturing plastic packaging in tubular form, which process comprises a wrapping step during which a laminate (11) is wrapped, an abutting step during which the edges (8, 9) of the laminate (11) are butted together and a fastening step during which said edges (8, 9) of the laminate (11) are welded together, characterized in that a bead (12) of plastic in the molten state is extruded and deposited on the internal face of the packaging so as to cover at least the weld zone (10) defined between the edges. The energy needed to produce the weld (10) comes from the plastic bead (12).
The invention also relates to packaging obtained from the aforementioned process and to a device for implementing said process.
B29C 53/50 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of indefinite length, i.e. bending a strip progressively using internal forming surfaces, e.g. mandrels
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Thermoplastic tubular packaging body with an embedded strip
The invention relates to a tubular packaging body formed from a laminate composed of at least one thermoplastic whose ends are fastened by welding and covered by a welded or bonded strip. The tubular body according to the invention is characterized in that said strip is at least partially embedded in the laminate.
The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing said tubular body.
B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 3/04 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B29C 53/36 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
B29K 77/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, as moulding material
The invention relates to a method for pressurizing a packaging consisting of at least one thermoplastic resin containing a liquid or viscous substance and closed in a sealed manner by a closing system, said packaging comprising a wall having strong molecular orientation. The method comprises heating at least one outer portion of the packaging wall by means of a heat source, the temperature of which is higher than the temperature for fusing the thermoplastic resin. The invention also relates to a packaging obtained by the abovementioned method and a device for implementing said method.
Method of welding a strip for the production of flexible tubular bodies made of plastic, comprising the following steps: shaping of a strip (1) around a welding rod; contacting of the ends (3, 4) of the strip; formation of a welded zone (5) by heating and compressing said ends (3, 4) and then by cooling them, said method being characterized in that the strip (1) is also heated outside the welded zone (5).
B29C 53/42 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using internal forming surfaces, e.g. mandrels
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
B29C 65/14 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using wave energy or particle radiation
B29C 65/36 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement" heated by induction
B29C 65/74 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by welding and severing
B65B 51/26 - Devices specially adapted for producing transverse or longitudinal seams in webs or tubes
Method of welding a strip for the production of flexible tubular bodies made of plastic, comprising the following steps: shaping of a strip (1) around a welding rod; contacting of the ends (3, 4) of the strip; formation of a welded zone (5) by heating and compressing said ends (3, 4) and then by cooling them, said method being characterized in that the strip (1) is also heated outside the welded zone (5).
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
B29C 53/42 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using internal forming surfaces, e.g. mandrels
B65B 51/26 - Devices specially adapted for producing transverse or longitudinal seams in webs or tubes
B29C 65/14 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using wave energy or particle radiation
B29C 65/74 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by welding and severing
B29C 65/36 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement" heated by induction
The invention relates to a tube head (2) made of plastic material formed in a single piece and produced by a molding process, said head comprising a first cylindrical wall (7) including a thread (8) on the outer surface thereof and a second smaller cylindrical wall (9), placed inside the first cylindrical wall (9), the two cylindrical walls (7,9) being coaxial, the inner face of the second cylindrical wall (9) comprising a discontinuous thread (10,11) defined by a series of sectors (10) and interruptions (11). The invention also relates to a device and a method for producing the tube head.
B65D 81/32 - 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 for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
The invention relates to a flexible packaging tube formed from a laminate comprising at least one first layer and one second layer, characterized in that the first layer is formed from a material whose properties make it possible to weld the first layer to itself and in that the second layer is formed from a material whose properties make it impossible to weld the second layer onto the first layer.
The invention relates to a device for moulding a plastic article in which the article is obtained by the compression of a quantity of plastic material (3) in the molten state between the two parts of a mould, comprising at least one supply of plastic material (1), a rod (11), sliding in a sleeve (8) suitable for temporarily supporting said quantity of plastic material (3), a mould for the head of the article (6, 7) and a mandrel (18) cooperating with said mould (6, 7), characterized in that it comprises non-elastic retaining means (12-14, 23, 24) which are suitable for limiting the bidirectional displacement of the rod (11) in the sleeve (8). The invention also relates to a method using the aforementioned device.
The invention relates to a method for making and hot-filling a packaging made of PET, that comprises the following steps : a) providing a PET preform that can be blown; b) blowing the preform in the cavity of a mould in order to form a packaging; c) removing the packaging from the mould cavity; d) filling the packaging with a liquid at a temperature higher than 80°C; e) tightly closing the packaging; f) sterilising and cooling the packaging; g) retracting the packaging; characterised in that: during step a), it comprises using a PET preform made of a copolymer containing terephthalic acid; during step a), at least a portion of the preform is at a temperature equal to or higher than 110°C; the temperature of the mould used in step b) is equal to or lower than 65°C; during step g), the packaging is heated for a duration of between 1 and 5 seconds to a temperature of between 600 and 1000°C in at least a portion of the packaging in order to generate a retraction and a volume reduction of the packaging. The invention also relates to a packaging obtained according to the above method.
Packaging produced from a thermoplastic film of which the ends are placed so that they abut, said film being composed of several layers, including at least a first weldable layer and a second layer of which the butt-welding is only partial or non-existent, and at least one thin strip covering said ends and being directly attached to one of the faces of the second layer, the difference in the melting point between the first layer and the other layer or layers being greater than 20° C.
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B29C 65/44 - Joining a heated non-plastics element to a plastics element
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
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 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 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
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 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
The invention relates to a method for welding a laminate for the manufacture of flexible tubular bodies made of plastic, which method comprises the following operations: conformation of a laminate around a welding rod; heating of the ends of the laminate that are to be welded; application of pressure to and at least partial cooling of said ends; deformation of the welded zone so as to increase its surface area; and cooling of the welded zone. The invention also relates to a device suitable for using the aforementioned method.
B29C 53/38 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
The invention relates to a multilayer object without any symmetry axis and made by compressing in a mould a multilayer dose of thermoplastic resins in a molten state, said object comprising a feeding centre corresponding to the point about which the dose is centred in the mould before compression, the distance between the feeding centre and the edge of the object or flow length being variable, characterised in that for a given flow length, the longer the flow length, the smaller the average thickness along said length and vice versa.
Method of filling a hot liquid or viscous product into a plastic container comprising a side wall connected to a neck and to a base; said method consisting in, as a minimum, filling the container with a hot product, sealing the container, and cooling the container and its contents; which method is characterized in that use is made of a plastic container, the coefficient of linear thermal expansion of the side wall of which is greater than 0.00014 m/(m °K) and in that the container is left to expand and contract at least as much as its contents.
B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
Container with opening and closing component (5), for wine or similar beverage, comprising three separate plastic parts (2-4) welded together, namely a flexible laminate (2) forming the side wall of said container, a bottom (4), and a shoulder (3) with a neck; said container being characterized in that at least one of the three parts (2-4) is impermeable to oxygen and in that at least one other part (2-4) is permeable to oxygen.
The invention relates to a method for packaging a liquid in a plastic container (1) having a strong molecular orientation. The inventive method comprises the following steps: the container (1) is filled with a liquid at high temperature; the walls (5) of the container (1) are cooled during the filling step; the container (1) is sealed; the walls (5) of the container (1) are cooled during the sealing step; the container (1) undergoes passive retraction following the sealing step; and the walls (5) of the container (1) are cooled following the retraction step. The invention also relates to a device for implementing said method and to the resulting container.
B67C 3/14 - Bottling liquids or semiliquidsFilling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus using counterpressure, i.e. filling while the container is under pressure specially adapted for filling with hot liquids
B67C 3/04 - Bottling liquids or semiliquidsFilling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus without applying pressure
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottlesProcesses or devices for at least two of these operations
The invention relates to a plastic film (3) including a pre-existing oriented tear zone (11, 7), characterised in that the zone (11, 7) comprises a butt weld (7) which assembles one end of the plastic film (9) with another end of the plastic film (10), said weld zone being disposed in the thickness of one or more of the welding layers of the plastic film (3). The invention also relates to a method and a device for producing said plastic film.
