WO2003080453A1 - Folder container and method - Google Patents
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- WO2003080453A1 WO2003080453A1 PCT/US2003/008331 US0308331W WO03080453A1 WO 2003080453 A1 WO2003080453 A1 WO 2003080453A1 US 0308331 W US0308331 W US 0308331W WO 03080453 A1 WO03080453 A1 WO 03080453A1
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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
- B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
- B65D5/20—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
- B65D5/24—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with adjacent sides interconnected by gusset folds
- B65D5/244—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with adjacent sides interconnected by gusset folds and the gussets folds connected to the outside of the container body
- B65D5/246—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form with adjacent sides interconnected by gusset folds and the gussets folds connected to the outside of the container body the container body comprising a continuous rim or flange
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- This invention relates to a container having a bottom panel for supporting container content, side panels for at least partially surrounding the content, and an access opening intended for the insertion or removal of content.
- U.S. Patent 5, 873, 220 ('220) issued to Rune Haraldsson, et al entitled "Method for Producing a Self-Locking, Paperboard Pail-Like Container and Product Thereof describes a method for forming a container from a blank without the use of adhesives taught in the De May patent.
- the Haraldsson patent teaches a container blank with a bottom panel, side panels, and gusset panels. One side of the blank is coated with a polymeric material. The other side of the blank is coated with a particulate mineral. At least some portion of the particulate mineral layer is “masked” in the sealing area. In addition, at least some portion of the gusset panels is "cutaway" in the sealing area.
- the gusset panels are folded so that the gusset panels are partially overlapped and sealed to each other in the "masked” and “cut-away” area without the use of adhesives.
- the "masking" and “cut-away” steps adds to the container's costs.
- a container blank is formed with a plurality of side panels secured to a bottom panel. Adjacent side panels are further secured to each other by gusset panels.
- the gusset panels include a first region and second region formed along a substantially central fold line. The first region has an exposed area when folded over the second region.
- the gusset panels extend substantially along the length of the side panels.
- a polymeric material is secured to one-side of the blank. The gusset panels are dimension so that when the container blank is folded at least some portion of polymeric material on the first region and second region of the gusset panels are secured to each other. Then opposing gusset panels are folded so that at least some exposed area of two opposing gusset panels are in contact with each other.
- Figure 1 is a plan view of an exemplary container blank according to the invention.
- Figure 2 is an end elevation view of a partially formed container.
- Figure 3 is an end elevation view after a gusset panel is partially folded.
- Figure 4 is an end view of a formed container.
- Figure 5 is a side view of a formed container.
- Figure 6 is a top view of a formed container.
- Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary container blank 100 according to the invention.
- Figures 2-6 illustrate how the blank 100 is folded and various parts secured to each other to form a container 400 ( Figures 4-6).
- Blank 100 can be formed from any suitable substrate, such as paperboard, and of any suitable thickness. An exemplary thickness is about 0.008 to 0.028 inches.
- Blank 100 is exemplary coated on one side with a mineral coating. In an exemplary method, the exterior side is coated with a fluidized mixture of minerals, such as clay and calcium, and binders to form a smooth surface. The surface may undergo additional mechanical smoothing treatments.
- graphic and advertising information is printed on the exterior side of a formed container 400 ( Figures 4-6).
- the other side of blank 100 is exemplary coated with a polymeric material, such as an extruded polymeric material.
- a polymeric material such as an extruded polymeric material.
- the polymeric material is heated to a viscous flow temperature and extruded as a curtain onto the surface of the substrate.
- Typical coat weights are about 5 to about 20 pounds of extruded material per ream (3,000 ft. ) of substrate surface.
- Exemplary polymeric materials include polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polypropylene.
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- the blank could also be coated with an aqueous emulsion coating, such as for example Styrene Acrylate or Ethele Vinyl Choloride.
- the polymeric material makes the container substantially moisture proof and allows various parts of the blank 100 to be heat sealed to each other as described below.
- Exemplary blank 100 is illustrated with a bottom panel 4, side panels 6, 8, 10, and 12, gussets panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28.
- Optional flange panels 30 are also illustrated secured to the side panels 6, 8, 10, 12.
- Blank 100 may be made using any conventional blank forming techniques.
- Gusset panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 are illustrated with exemplary central fold lines 15, 19, 23, 27.
- the gusset panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 are secured to the side panels 6, 8, 10, 12 along exemplary fold lines 81-88.
- the gusset panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 are illustrated with exemplary exterior perimeters 41-45, 51-55, 60-65, and 70-75.
- the perimeters are formed using conventional techniques.
- the exterior perimeters 41-45, 51-55, 60- 65, and 70-75 allow gussets panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 to be contacted with each other along central axis fold line 15, 19, 23, 27 as illustrated in Figure 2. It is to be understood that blank 100 and its various parts can be dimensioned and shaped into many container configurations and that the scope of the invention is not limited to the exemplary container and shape shown in the exemplary Figures.
- the blank 100 is inserted in a container forming apparatus (not shown).
- the polymeric material is heated (not shown), for example with hot air.
- a container platen (not shown) contacts (not shown) the blank 100 and forces the blank 100 into a container die (not shown).
- the gusset panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 are pressed together, for example, using spring loaded rollers, so that the gusset panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 are secured to each other by the "heated" polymeric material. It is also possible to combine heating and pressure after folding the blank 100 using for example ultrasonic welding or heated sealing plates.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an end view of a partially formed container 200. Side panel 8 and gusset panels 16, 18 are visible. Also illustrated is an exposed area of gusset panel 20 surrounded by perimeter 61, 62, 64, 65.
- Figure 3 illustrates the container 300 after gusset panels 14, 16 of Figure 2 are folded toward side panel 8.
- the exposed polymeric material region of gusset panel 16 with perimeter, 41, 42, 44, 45 and gusset panel 20 with perimeter 61, 62, 64, 65 are illustrated.
- Figure 4 shows gusset panels 18, 20 folded over gusset panels 16, 14. In an exemplary method at least some portion of the polymeric material of gusset panel 20 is in contact with at least some a portion of the polymeric material of gusset panel 16.
- the exemplary perimeters 41-45, 51-55, 60-65, and 70-75 of the gusset panels 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 are arranged to allow the gusset panels to overlap and secure to each other without adhesives. It is to be understood that the other gussets panels 22, 24, 26, 28 (not shown in Figures 2-6) are folded and secured in the same manner (not shown).
- the sealed gussets may or may not be further secured to the sidewall panels. It is to further be understood that the order and manner of forming the container is not to be limited by the above exemplary method.
- Figure 6 illustrates optional flange panels 30 folded and secured to each other. It is to be understood that an optional lid of various shapes and sizes could be secured to the flange panels 30. An exemplary lid would have a suitable material that could be secured to the exposed polymeric material of the flange panels 30. It is to be further understood that optional flange panels 30 could be configured in numerous ways, such as overlapping panels to form a lid with various closure arrangements, such as a tab 38 and slot 40 arrangement (not shown).
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