WO1999067157A1 - Fresh-cut flowers package convertible into a vase - Google Patents

Fresh-cut flowers package convertible into a vase Download PDF

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WO1999067157A1
WO1999067157A1 PCT/FR1999/001191 FR9901191W WO9967157A1 WO 1999067157 A1 WO1999067157 A1 WO 1999067157A1 FR 9901191 W FR9901191 W FR 9901191W WO 9967157 A1 WO9967157 A1 WO 9967157A1
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Laurent Nuttens
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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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/50—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
    • B65D85/505—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage for cut flowers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
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    • Y02W30/50—Reuse, recycling or recovery technologies
    • Y02W30/80—Packaging reuse or recycling, e.g. of multilayer packaging

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  • the present innovation concerns a transformable, recyclable packaging (CE standards) and easy to use, intended for cut flowers, plants and other various products.
  • the objectives of the device are to facilitate transport and reduce handling, to improve the protection and conservation of products, to provide superior quality and durability of life, by integrating an absorption and absorption system. water (not compulsory).
  • the packaging allows a presentation adapted to the content by highlighting it.
  • the end user can also transform the device into a vase.
  • cut flowers and plants follow a production, distribution and sales circuit interspersed with various manipulations during transport and packaging before the sale.
  • plastic or cardboard envelopes various plastic or metal containers. These containers are also the same in terms of the presentation of products at points of sale.
  • Each device requires a more or less simple transformation to be carried out by the end user. It is either a question of folding the different parts of the vase, or of turning them over.
  • the present invention has four components: a sealed container, a nutrient foam or other component (optional), a protective cover and a perforated cover.
  • the device aims to promote and improve the conservation and protection of cut flowers and plants throughout the traditional circuit, while maintaining their quality from producer to consumer.
  • the producer places the cut flowers and plants inside a sealed tank which is, if desired, previously filled with polyurethane or humidified plant foam. In order to provide them with a stable and healthy environment during their transportation, avoiding any manipulation due to changes in containers or packaging.
  • the translucent protective cover follows the tank in order to fully protect the products during their transport.
  • the assembly is self-locked by beads located on each side of the upper part of the tank.
  • the perforated cover adapts perfectly to the neck of the envelope and allows air circulation.
  • Each part has an essential function and all the parts forming the device meet the conditions specific to the resolution of the technical problem inherent in the market (circuit).
  • This use requires a simple and rapid realization, carried out at the time of the cutting period.
  • the device In secondary use, the device aims to present the product for sale in the form of an attractive packaging which easily adapts to conventional sales media.
  • the cover is dislodged in order to pass the tank over the envelope.
  • the cover is placed on a table and receives the envelope which is turned over.
  • the reservoir is inserted inside the envelope, and blocked by one of the holes in the cover, as well as by the beads provided for this purpose.
  • the device responds to the problem posed at the level of vases and specific situations (hospitals, various events, etc.).
  • FIG. 1 shows, in perspective, the four mounted elements of the device, in its first method of use (transport, presentation and sale).
  • FIG. 2 shows, in perspective, the four mounted elements of the device, in its second method of use (decorative vase intended for the consumer).
  • - Figure 3 shows, in elevation, the device according to Figure 1.
  • FIG. 4 shows, in elevation, the device according to Figure 2.
  • FIG. 5 shows the section AA, of Figure 3 and Figure 4, which indicates the locations of the two beads (5) which serve the device in its two methods of use.
  • Figure 3 blocking above the beads
  • Figure 4 blocking below the beads (5).
  • FIG. 6 shows in perspective the first part of the device with the beads (5).
  • FIG. 7 shows, in perspective, the second part of the device, which is located inside the first part (optional).
  • - Figure 8 shows, in perspective, the third part of the device, which fits into the first part.
  • - Figure 8 bis shows, in perspective, the closing method (7) of the third part (evolutionary method).
  • FIG. 9 shows, in perspective, the fourth part of the device, which fits on the upper part of the third part with the holes (9).
  • FIG. 9a shows, in section, the fourth part and its positioning on the third part with the openings.
  • the device in its first method of use, comprises a first hollowed out part which receives the second part (optional). These two parts fit into the third part up to the top of the beads located on the first part.
  • the fourth part acts as a cover and fits on the upper part of the third part.
  • the first part is hollowed out in its volume. It can have various colors, materials and geometric shapes, with a lower part lower than its upper part. Beads (5) located before reaching the upper part allow, in a first method of use, to self-lock the third part, and in a second method of use, with a slight pressure of the fingers on these beads (5 ), to allow the sliding of the third part on the first part.
  • This first part can be produced according to different manufacturing methods such as injection for plastics, thermoforming, bonding or even welding. The materials used must fulfill the sealing condition.
  • the second optional part consists of an element, such as foam or plant component, polyurethane, or other previously moistened, which takes approximately the shape of the hollowed out volume. Its function is to contain, stabilize and feed the products placed inside (choice of buyer and user)
  • the third part consists of a peripheral, translucent, ⁇ gide or semi- ⁇ gide envelope and of unlimited geometric shapes which takes the shape of the first part in its continuity It is less than the height of the first part in order to allow a better gripping the latter, in its second method of use. And, once turned over, it self-locks under the bead (5) of the first part
  • This third part can be produced by folding, thermoforming, pre-cutting, cutting and gluing It can be assembled by its ends either by stapling, gluing, chpsage, tongue systems, (example figure 8a) Its function is to protect and to highlight the product, in its first method of use, and to serve as support in its second method of use
  • the fourth part is provided with perforations (6), it follows the tall form of the third part and is self-locking thanks to its small bead back towards the outside
  • this part constitutes a cover allowing the circulation of air and thus avoiding condensation (6)
  • this part is inverted and placed on a support (table, shelf,) in order to receive the third part previously inverted.
  • a support table, shelf,
  • One of the perforations (6) in the fourth part is provided in order to self-lock the lower part.
  • This part has to function in its first form, close the device by providing it with greater rigidity in its upper part, to provide protection total and a renewal of air to the products.
  • the fourth part ensures the stability of the whole.
  • the dimensions and geometric shapes of each part and of the whole device are unlimited and cannot be given as an example.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly intended for the transport, presentation and sale of food products, in particular cut flowers, plants and other miscellaneous products.
  • the device according to the invention is characterized by an indefinite number of possible variants, as for geometric shapes, dimensions, colors, ... (See the examples of nonlimiting variants exposed on the board n ° 4: variants.)

Abstract

The invention concerns a convertible package for facilitating the transporting of fresh-cut flowers or various other products, while reducing handling, improving their protection and preserving them Said device is characterised in that it comprises a sealed reservoir (1) capable of being filled beforehand with a constituent or moistened polyurethane or vegetable foam (2) (optional); a translucent or opaque protective cover (3) next to the reservoir, self-locked with edge rolls (5) located on the reservoir; and a perforated lid (4) adapted to the cover mouth (3) with small edge rolls turned outwards. The device represented in figure 1 is used for packaging, transporting and presenting. The device represented in figure 2 shows its transformation into a vase.

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EMBALLAGE POUR DES FLEURS COUPEES TRANSFORMABLE EN VASE PACKAGING FOR CUT FLOWERS CONVERTIBLE INTO A VASE
La présente innovation concerne un emballage transformable, recyclable (normes CE) et simple d'utilisation, destiné aux fleurs coupées, aux plantes et autres produits divers.The present innovation concerns a transformable, recyclable packaging (CE standards) and easy to use, intended for cut flowers, plants and other various products.
Le dispositif a pour objectifs de faciliter le transport et de réduire les manipulations, d'améliorer la protection et la conservation des produits, d'apporter une qualité et une durabilité de vie supérieure, en intégrant un système d'absorption et de rétention d'eau (non obligatoire).The objectives of the device are to facilitate transport and reduce handling, to improve the protection and conservation of products, to provide superior quality and durability of life, by integrating an absorption and absorption system. water (not compulsory).
De plus, l'emballage permet une présentation adaptée au contenu en le mettant en valeur. L'utilisateur final a également la possibilité de transformer le dispositif en vase.In addition, the packaging allows a presentation adapted to the content by highlighting it. The end user can also transform the device into a vase.
Traditionnellement, les fleurs coupées et les plantes suivent un circuit de production, de distribution et de vente entrecoupé de manipulations diverses durant le transport et le conditionnement qui précèdent la vente.Traditionally, cut flowers and plants follow a production, distribution and sales circuit interspersed with various manipulations during transport and packaging before the sale.
D'ailleurs, ce circuit long et contraignant impose aux producteurs des périodes de coupe qui ne sont pas forcément adaptées aux périodes de coupe des produits.Moreover, this long and restrictive circuit imposes on the producers cutting periods which are not necessarily adapted to the cutting periods of the products.
Durant les périodes inhérentes au transport, les producteurs et les distributeurs utilisent des contenants classiques : enveloppes plastiques ou cartonnées, divers récipients en plastiques ou en métal. Ces contenants sont d'ailleurs les mêmes au niveau de la présentation des produits dans les points de vente.During the periods inherent in transport, producers and distributors use conventional containers: plastic or cardboard envelopes, various plastic or metal containers. These containers are also the same in terms of the presentation of products at points of sale.
Ces différents récipients ont un inconvénient très important qui altère la durée de vie, la fraîcheur et la qualité de la fleur ou de la plante. Effectivement, les produits sont, tout au long de la chaîne de distribution, enlevés de leur contenant (donc de leur eau), manipulés et abîmés. De plus, le consommateur final n'a pas toujours à sa disposition, le vase parfaitement adapté au bouquet. Cette situation est d'autant plus fréquente au niveau des hôpitaux et des manifestations diverses.These different containers have a very significant drawback which affects the lifespan, the freshness and the quality of the flower or plant. Indeed, the products are, throughout the distribution chain, removed from their container (and therefore from their water), handled and damaged. In addition, the end consumer does not always have at his disposal, the vase perfectly suited to the bouquet. This situation is all the more frequent in hospitals and various events.
Le problème technique qui est posé ici se résume ainsi : aujourd'hui, il n'existe pas, sur le marché horticole, de dispositif de conditionnement des fleurs coupées et des plantes, qui permet, à la fois, un transport facilité, une manipulation réduite, une protection et une conservation optimale ainsi qu'une présentation utile et transformable en vase.The technical problem posed here can be summarized as follows: today, on the horticultural market, there is no device for packaging cut flowers and plants, which allows both easy transport and handling. reduced, optimal protection and conservation as well as a useful presentation that can be transformed into a vase.
Actuellement, plusieurs demandes de brevets d'invention répondent plus ou moins à ce problème. Les références de ces brevets sont les suivantes :Currently, several patent applications respond more or less to this problem. The references of these patents are as follows:
- EP 0 240 628 Al ( B 65 D 85 / 50 ), TOLTZMAN et RANDALL.R ; - 2 674 420 / 91 0393 ( A 47 G 7 / 06 et B 65 D 85 / 50 ) , VALLEE J-C ,- EP 0 240 628 Al (B 65 D 85/50), TOLTZMAN and RANDALL.R; - 2 674 420/91 0393 (A 47 G 7/06 and B 65 D 85/50), VALLEE JC,
- 2 740 433 / 95 1257 ( B 65 D 85 / 50 ) , MOÏSE B ,- 2 740 433/95 1257 (B 65 D 85/50), MOÏSE B,
- WO 96 / 12662 ( B 65 D 85 / 50 ) , SWART A ,- WO 96/12662 (B 65 D 85/50), SWART A,
- WO 96 / 37133 ( A 47 G 7 / 06 et B 65 D 85 / 50 ) , CHARRTN P Ces différents brevets ont tous le même objectif offrir a l'utilisateur final un emballage transformable en vase- WO 96/37133 (A 47 G 7/06 and B 65 D 85/50), CHARRTN P These different patents all have the same objective of providing the end user with packaging that can be transformed into a vase
Chaque brevet a sa spécificité mais dans l'ensemble ils procurent les mêmes avantagesEach patent has its specificity but overall they provide the same benefits
- Ensemble de parties formant l'enveloppe et le corps du vase offrant ainsi une protection plus ou moins totale des fleurs disposées à l'intérieur du dispositif ,- Set of parts forming the envelope and the body of the vase thus offering more or less total protection of the flowers arranged inside the device,
- Dispositif fermé qui permet au consommateur de transporter les fleurs avec plus ou moins de πsque de détéπoration ,- Closed device which allows the consumer to transport the flowers with more or less damage,
- Transformation plus ou moins simple du dispositif afin de constituer, dans un deuxième temps, un vase tenant tout seul , - Le corps du vase permet de recevoir de l'eau soit, dans sa partie evidee, soit à l'intérieur d'un tube, une fois le dispositif transforme en vase- More or less simple transformation of the device in order to constitute, in a second step, a vase standing alone, - The body of the vase makes it possible to receive water either, in its hollowed-out part, or inside a tube, once the device turns into a vase
Outre les avantages cités ci-dessus, ces différentes inventions comprennent de séπeux inconvénients qui ne permettent pas, dans leur réalisation, de repondre totalement au problème posé - Ces différents brevets n'interviennent qu'après la phase de distribution, c'est-a- dire au niveau du point de vente final L'avantage au niveau du transport n'a pas heu entre la production et la vente, c'est-à-dire, tout au long de la chaîne de distribution Les contenants utilisés pour le circuit traditionnel sont alors les mêmes et les problèmes de manipulation, de conservation et de protection restent entiers , - Les dispositifs antérieurs n' intègrent pas de reserve d'eau C'est seulement une fois transformé en vase que le corps du vase peut se remplir d'eau ,In addition to the advantages mentioned above, these various inventions include serious drawbacks which do not allow, in their realization, to fully respond to the problem posed - These different patents only intervene after the distribution phase, that is to say, a - said at the final point of sale the advantage at the transport level has not er between production and sale, that is to say, throughout the distribution chain containers used for the circuit traditional are then the same and the problems of handling, conservation and protection remain whole, - The previous devices do not integrate a water reserve It is only once transformed into a vase that the body of the vase can be filled with water,
- En ce qui concerne l'une des demandes de brevet, la protection de l'enveloppe n'est qu'à mi-hauteur Les extrémités des fleurs ne sont pas à l'abri des détériorations ,- Regarding one of the patent applications, the protection of the envelope is only halfway up The ends of the flowers are not immune to damage,
- Chaque dispositif demande une transformation plus ou moins simple a réaliser par l'utilisateur final II s'agit, soit de plier les différentes parties du vase, soit de les retourner- Each device requires a more or less simple transformation to be carried out by the end user. It is either a question of folding the different parts of the vase, or of turning them over.
En ce qui concerne la transformation par pliage, il s'agit ici d'une opération extrêmement complexe , - Afin de transformer le dispositif, l'utilisateur est obligé de sortir les fleurs de l'emballage pour les disposer ensuite à l'intérieur du vase. Cette étape demande une manipulation supplémentaire et plus ou moins évidente à réaliser sans risque de détérioration. Ces différents inconvénients se justifient par le fait que le problème technique posé est différent pour les demandes antérieures. Elles répondent toutes à la question de l'emballage transformable en vase, elles n'ont pas pour objet de répondre aux problèmes de transport et de conditionnement présents tout au long du circuit de production, de distribution et de vente. Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à ces inconvénients dans la mesure où il est constitué de plusieurs parties ayant chacune des caractéristiques précises formant un ensemble complet de conditionnement.As far as folding processing is concerned, this is an extremely complex operation, - In order to transform the device, the user is forced to take the flowers out of the packaging and then place them inside the vase. This step requires additional and more or less obvious handling to be carried out without risk of deterioration. These various drawbacks are justified by the fact that the technical problem posed is different for the previous applications. They all answer the question of packaging that can be transformed into a vase; their purpose is not to answer the transport and packaging problems present throughout the production, distribution and sales circuit. The device according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks insofar as it consists of several parts, each having precise characteristics forming a complete packaging unit.
Cet emballage ainsi formé répond aux problèmes de stockage, de transport, de manipulation, de conservation et de protection des fleurs coupées et des plantes. La présente invention comporte quatre éléments : un réservoir étanche, une mousse nutritive ou autre composant ( facultatif ), une enveloppe protectrice et un couvercle perforé.This packaging thus formed responds to the problems of storage, transport, handling, conservation and protection of cut flowers and plants. The present invention has four components: a sealed container, a nutrient foam or other component (optional), a protective cover and a perforated cover.
Dans une première utilisation dite principale : le dispositif a pour objectif de favoriser et d'améliorer la conservation et la protection des fleurs coupées et des plantes tout au long du circuit traditionnel, en conservant la qualité de celles-ci du producteur au consommateur.In a first so-called main use: the device aims to promote and improve the conservation and protection of cut flowers and plants throughout the traditional circuit, while maintaining their quality from producer to consumer.
Dès la coupe, le producteur dispose les fleurs coupées et les plantes à l'intérieur d'un réservoir étanche qui est, si on le souhaite, préalablement rempli de mousse polyuréthanne ou végétale humidifiée. De façon à fournir à celles-ci un environnement stable et sain durant leur transport en évitant toute manipulation due aux changements de contenants ou de conditionnements.From the cut, the producer places the cut flowers and plants inside a sealed tank which is, if desired, previously filled with polyurethane or humidified plant foam. In order to provide them with a stable and healthy environment during their transportation, avoiding any manipulation due to changes in containers or packaging.
L'enveloppe protectrice translucide fait suite au réservoir afin de protéger totalement les produits durant leur transport. L'ensemble est autobloqué par des bourrelets situés de chaque côté de la partie haute du réservoir. Le couvercle perforé s'adapte parfaitement au col de l'enveloppe et permet la circulation de l'air. Chaque partie a une fonction essentielle et l'ensemble des parties formant le dispositif remplit les conditions propres à la résolution du problème technique inhérent au marché ( circuit ).The translucent protective cover follows the tank in order to fully protect the products during their transport. The assembly is self-locked by beads located on each side of the upper part of the tank. The perforated cover adapts perfectly to the neck of the envelope and allows air circulation. Each part has an essential function and all the parts forming the device meet the conditions specific to the resolution of the technical problem inherent in the market (circuit).
Cette utilisation demande une réalisation simple et rapide, effectuée au moment de la période de coupe.This use requires a simple and rapid realization, carried out at the time of the cutting period.
Dans une utilisation secondaire, le dispositif a pour objectif de présenter le produit à la vente sous la forme d'un emballage attractif qui s'adapte facilement aux supports classiques de vente.In secondary use, the device aims to present the product for sale in the form of an attractive packaging which easily adapts to conventional sales media.
De plus, il a l'avantage supplémentaire de se transformer en vase, en évitant toute manipulation risquant d'abîmer les produits.In addition, it has the additional advantage of transforming into a vase, avoiding any manipulation that could damage the products.
Il s'agit d'une opération simple à réaliser par l'utilisateur final. Effectivement, le couvercle se déboîte afin de faire passer le réservoir par dessus l'enveloppe. Le couvercle est posé sur une table et reçoit l'enveloppe qui est retournée. Enfin, le réservoir est inséré à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe, et bloqué par un des trous du couvercle, ainsi que par les bourrelets prévus à cet effet.It is a simple operation for the end user to perform. Indeed, the cover is dislodged in order to pass the tank over the envelope. The cover is placed on a table and receives the envelope which is turned over. Finally, the reservoir is inserted inside the envelope, and blocked by one of the holes in the cover, as well as by the beads provided for this purpose.
Dans cette configuration, le dispositif répond au problème posé au niveau des vases et des situations particulières ( hôpitaux, manifestations diverses...).In this configuration, the device responds to the problem posed at the level of vases and specific situations (hospitals, various events, etc.).
Et surtout, la présente invention se distingue de la technique antérieure, par sa simplicité et ses avantages supplémentaires. Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention :Above all, the present invention differs from the prior art, by its simplicity and its additional advantages. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:
- La figure 1 représente, en perspective, les quatre éléments montés du dispositif, dans sa première méthode d'utilisation ( transport, présentation et vente ).- Figure 1 shows, in perspective, the four mounted elements of the device, in its first method of use (transport, presentation and sale).
- La figure 2 représente, en perspective, les quatre éléments montés du dispositif, dans sa seconde méthode d'utilisation ( vase décoratif destiné au consommateur ). - La figure 3 représente, en élévation, le dispositif selon la figure 1.- Figure 2 shows, in perspective, the four mounted elements of the device, in its second method of use (decorative vase intended for the consumer). - Figure 3 shows, in elevation, the device according to Figure 1.
- La figure 4 représente, en élévation, le dispositif selon la figure 2.- Figure 4 shows, in elevation, the device according to Figure 2.
- La figure 5 représente la coupe AA, de la figure 3 et de la figure 4, qui indique les emplacements des deux bourrelets (5) qui servent au dispositif dans ses deux méthodes d'utilisation. Figure 3 : blocage au dessus des bourrelets, figure 4 : blocage au dessous des bourrelets (5).- Figure 5 shows the section AA, of Figure 3 and Figure 4, which indicates the locations of the two beads (5) which serve the device in its two methods of use. Figure 3: blocking above the beads, Figure 4: blocking below the beads (5).
- La figure 6 représente en perspective la première partie du dispositif avec les bourrelets (5). - La figure 7 représente, en perspective, la deuxième partie du dispositif, qui se situe à l'intérieur de la première partie ( facultatif ).- Figure 6 shows in perspective the first part of the device with the beads (5). - Figure 7 shows, in perspective, the second part of the device, which is located inside the first part (optional).
- La figure 8 représente, en perspective, la troisième partie du dispositif, qui s'emboîte dans la première partie. - La figure 8 bis représente, en perspective, la méthode de fermeture (7) de la troisième partie ( méthode évolutive ).- Figure 8 shows, in perspective, the third part of the device, which fits into the first part. - Figure 8 bis shows, in perspective, the closing method (7) of the third part (evolutionary method).
- La figure 9 représente, en perspective, la quatrième partie du dispositif, qui s'emboîte sur la partie haute de la troisième partie avec les percements (9).- Figure 9 shows, in perspective, the fourth part of the device, which fits on the upper part of the third part with the holes (9).
- La figure 9 bis représente, en coupe, la quatrième partie et son positionnement sur la troisième partie avec les percements.- Figure 9a shows, in section, the fourth part and its positioning on the third part with the openings.
En référence à ces dessins, dans sa première méthode d'utilisation, le dispositif comporte une première partie évidée qui reçoit la deuxième partie ( facultatif ). Ces deux parties s'emboîtent dans la troisième partie jusqu'au dessus des bourrelets situés sur la première partie. La quatrième partie fait office de couvercle et s'emboîte sur la partie haute de la troisième partie.With reference to these drawings, in its first method of use, the device comprises a first hollowed out part which receives the second part (optional). These two parts fit into the third part up to the top of the beads located on the first part. The fourth part acts as a cover and fits on the upper part of the third part.
Dans une deuxième méthode d'utilisation, il s'agit de retirer la quatrième partie, de presser légèrement les bourrelets de la première partie de façon à faire descendre la troisième partie en la prenant par la grande base. Puis, il faut remettre la quatrième partie en place sur la troisième partie et poser ces deux parties, grande base vers le bas sur une table ou autre. Introduire la première partie dans le vide petite base de la troisième partie et mettre la petite base de la première partie dans la perforation centrale de la quatrième partie prévue à cet effet. Appuyer jusqu'à ce que les bourrelets de la première partie viennent reposer sur la petite base de la troisième partie. L'ensemble ainsi redisposé forme un vase tenant tout seul. Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation :In a second method of use, it is a question of removing the fourth part, of pressing lightly the beads of the first part so as to bring down the third part by taking it by the large base. Then, you must replace the fourth part on the third part and place these two parts, large base down on a table or the like. Introduce the first part into the small base void of the third part and put the small base of the first part in the central perforation of the fourth part provided for this purpose. Press until the beads of the first part come to rest on the small base of the third part. The whole thus rearranged forms a vase standing alone. According to particular embodiments:
- La première partie est évidée en son volume. Elle peut avoir des couleurs, des matières et des formes géométriques variées, avec une partie basse inférieure à sa partie haute. Des bourrelets (5) situés avant d'atteindre la partie haute permettent, dans une première méthode d'utilisation, d'autobloquer la troisième partie, et dans une deuxième méthode d'utilisation, avec une légère pression des doigts sur ces bourrelets (5), de permettre le glissement de la troisième partie sur la première partie. Cette première partie peut être réalisée selon des procédés de fabrication différents tels que l'injection pour les matières plastiques, le thermoformage, le collage ou encore la soudure Les matières utilisées doivent remplir la condition d'étanchéité- The first part is hollowed out in its volume. It can have various colors, materials and geometric shapes, with a lower part lower than its upper part. Beads (5) located before reaching the upper part allow, in a first method of use, to self-lock the third part, and in a second method of use, with a slight pressure of the fingers on these beads (5 ), to allow the sliding of the third part on the first part. This first part can be produced according to different manufacturing methods such as injection for plastics, thermoforming, bonding or even welding. The materials used must fulfill the sealing condition.
Elle remplit une fonction de réservoir étanche qui permet de recevoir la deuxième partieIt fulfills a sealed tank function which allows the reception of the second part
- La deuxième partie facultative est constituée d'un élément, tel que mousse ou composant végétal, polyuréthanne, ou autres préalablement humidifie, qui prend approximativement la forme du volume évidé Elle a pour fonction de contenir, de stabiliser et d'alimenter les produits disposés à l'intérieur ( choix de l'acheteur et de l'utilisateur )- The second optional part consists of an element, such as foam or plant component, polyurethane, or other previously moistened, which takes approximately the shape of the hollowed out volume. Its function is to contain, stabilize and feed the products placed inside (choice of buyer and user)
- La troisième partie est constituée d'une enveloppe périphérique, translucide, πgide ou semi-πgide et de formes géométriques illimitées qui prend la forme de la première partie dans sa continuité Elle est inférieure à la hauteur de la première partie afin de permettre une meilleure préhension de cette dernière, dans sa seconde méthode d'utilisation. Et, une fois retournée, elle s'autobloque sous le bourrelet (5) de la première partie- The third part consists of a peripheral, translucent, πgide or semi-πgide envelope and of unlimited geometric shapes which takes the shape of the first part in its continuity It is less than the height of the first part in order to allow a better gripping the latter, in its second method of use. And, once turned over, it self-locks under the bead (5) of the first part
Cette troisième partie peut être réalisée par pliage, thermoformage, pré-découpage, découpage et collage Elle pourra être assemblée par ses extrémités soit par agrafage, collage, chpsage, systèmes de languettes, ( exemple figure 8 bis ) Elle a pour fonction de protéger et de mettre en valeur le produit, dans sa première méthode d'utilisation, et de servir de support dans sa seconde méthode d'utilisationThis third part can be produced by folding, thermoforming, pre-cutting, cutting and gluing It can be assembled by its ends either by stapling, gluing, chpsage, tongue systems, (example figure 8a) Its function is to protect and to highlight the product, in its first method of use, and to serve as support in its second method of use
- La quatrième partie est munie de perforations (6), elle épouse la forme haute de la troisième partie et s'autobloque grâce à son petit bourrelet de retour vers l'extérieur- The fourth part is provided with perforations (6), it follows the tall form of the third part and is self-locking thanks to its small bead back towards the outside
Dans une première méthode d'utilisation, cette partie constitue un couvercle permettant la circulation de l'air et évitant ainsi la condensation (6)In a first method of use, this part constitutes a cover allowing the circulation of air and thus avoiding condensation (6)
Dans une seconde méthode d'utilisation, cette partie est inversée et posée sur un support ( table, étagère, ) afin de recevoir la troisième partie préalablement inversée Une des perforations (6) de la quatrième partie est prévue afin d'autobloquer la partie inférieure de la première partie Les procédés de fabrication utilisés sont les mêmes que pour la première partie, les matières peuvent être πgides ou semi-πgidesIn a second method of use, this part is inverted and placed on a support (table, shelf,) in order to receive the third part previously inverted. One of the perforations (6) in the fourth part is provided in order to self-lock the lower part. of the first part The manufacturing processes used are the same as for the first part, the materials can be πgides or semi-πgides
Cette partie a pour fonction, dans sa première méthode d'utilisation, de fermer le dispositif en lui assurant une meilleure rigidité dans sa partie haute, d'offrir une protection totale et un renouvellement d'air aux produits. Dans sa seconde méthode d'utilisation, la quatrième partie assure la stabilité de l'ensemble.This part has to function in its first form, close the device by providing it with greater rigidity in its upper part, to provide protection total and a renewal of air to the products. In its second method of use, the fourth part ensures the stability of the whole.
- Les dimensions et les formes géométriques de chaque partie et de l'ensemble du dispositif sont illimitées et ne peuvent être données en exemple. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné au transport, à la présentation et à la vente des produits agro-alimentaires, notamment les fleurs coupées, les plantes et autres produits divers.- The dimensions and geometric shapes of each part and of the whole device are unlimited and cannot be given as an example. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for the transport, presentation and sale of food products, in particular cut flowers, plants and other miscellaneous products.
Le dispositif selon l'invention est caractérisé par un nombre indéfini de variantes possibles, quand aux formes géométriques, aux dimensions, aux couleurs,...( Voir les exemples de variantes non limitatifs exposés sur la planche n°4 : variantes.) The device according to the invention is characterized by an indefinite number of possible variants, as for geometric shapes, dimensions, colors, ... (See the examples of nonlimiting variants exposed on the board n ° 4: variants.)

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Le dispositif a pour objectif de faciliter le transport et de réduire les manipulations ; d'améliorer la protection et la conservation des produits tels que les fleurs coupées, les plantes et autres produits divers. Le dispositif est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un réservoir étanche (1) préalablement rempli de composant ou de mousse (2) polyuréthanne ou végétale humidifiée (facultatif ) ; une enveloppe protectrice translucide (3) faisant suite au réservoir, autobloquée par des bourrelets situés sur le réservoir ; et un couvercle perforé (4) s'adaptant au col de l'enveloppe (3) avec des petits bourrelets de retour vers l'extérieur. 2) Le dispositif selon la revendication 1 est caractérisé par une première partie évidée qui reçoit la deuxième partie facultative, ces deux parties s'emboîtant dans la troisième partie jusqu'au dessus des bourrelets situés sur la première partie, la quatrième partie faisant office de couvercle permettant par ses perforations la circulation de l'air, et s'emboîtant sur la partie haute de la troisième partie. 3) Le dispositif selon les revendications 1 et 2 est caractérisé par le fait de retirer la quatrième partie, de presser légèrement les bourrelets de la première partie de façon à faire descendre la troisième partie en la prenant par la grande base, puis il faut remettre la quatrième partie en place sous la troisième partie et poser ces deux parties, grandes bases vers le bas sur une table ou autre, introduire la première partie dans le vide petite base de la troisième partie et mettre la petite base de la première partie dans une des perforations de la quatrième partie prévue à cet effet, appuyer jusqu'à ce que les bourrelets de la première partie viennent se poser sur la petite base de la troisième partie. L'ensemble ainsi redisposé forme un vase tenant tout seul.CLAIMS 1) The aim of the device is to facilitate transport and reduce handling; to improve the protection and conservation of products such as cut flowers, plants and other miscellaneous products. The device is characterized in that it comprises a sealed reservoir (1) previously filled with component or foam (2) polyurethane or humidified vegetable (optional); a translucent protective envelope (3) following the reservoir, self-blocked by beads located on the reservoir; and a perforated cover (4) adapting to the neck of the envelope (3) with small beads back towards the outside. 2) The device according to claim 1 is characterized by a first hollowed out part which receives the optional second part, these two parts fitting into the third part up to the top of the beads located on the first part, the fourth part acting as cover allowing through its perforations the circulation of air, and fitting onto the upper part of the third part. 3) The device according to claims 1 and 2 is characterized by the fact of removing the fourth part, lightly pressing the beads of the first part so as to lower the third part by taking it by the large base, then it must be put back the fourth part in place under the third part and place these two parts, large bases down on a table or other, introduce the first part in the vacuum small base of the third part and put the small base of the first part in a perforations of the fourth part provided for this purpose, press until the beads of the first part come to rest on the small base of the third part. The whole thus rearranged forms a vase standing alone.
4) Le dispositif selon les revendications 1, 2 et 3 est caractérisé par le fait qu'il peut être réutilisable à court terme ou recyclable, sachant que la deuxième partie facultative peut apporter un élément nutritif ou non.4) The device according to claims 1, 2 and 3 is characterized in that it can be reusable in the short term or recyclable, knowing that the second optional part can provide a nutrient or not.
5) Le dispositif selon les revendications 1, 2, 3 et 4 est caractérisé par un nombre indéfini de variantes possibles concernant ses formes géométriques et ses dimensions. 5) The device according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4 is characterized by an indefinite number of possible variants concerning its geometric shapes and its dimensions.
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