WO2010056184A1 - Device for protection of goods during transport - Google Patents

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WO2010056184A1
WO2010056184A1 PCT/SE2009/051258 SE2009051258W WO2010056184A1 WO 2010056184 A1 WO2010056184 A1 WO 2010056184A1 SE 2009051258 W SE2009051258 W SE 2009051258W WO 2010056184 A1 WO2010056184 A1 WO 2010056184A1
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Teresa SCHMITERLÖW
Charlotte Brandt
Linnea EHRENSTRÖM
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Magma Innovation Ab
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/051—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric
    • B65D81/052—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric filled with fluid, e.g. inflatable elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/03—Wrappers or envelopes with shock-absorbing properties, e.g. bubble films

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  • the present invention relates to a device for protection of goods in transport according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Transports such as air, boat and car travels may be performed in connection with recreational activities, charter trips and business trips.
  • the protection of goods may be especially relevant in air travels since luggage is handled carelessly during loading and unloading. Therefore the checked in luggage is usually exposed to mechanical damage when loaded/unloaded.
  • a common way to transport fragile goods is to wrap it in for example in cloths and towels. This method only provides a very limited, unsafe and unreliable protection.
  • Another way to protect fragile goods is to store the goods in special cases, which often are expensive and clumsy.
  • Document US5833069A shows an inflatable container comprising an inner and an outer wall, which define an inflatable air chamber for protection of a bottle.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide protection for fragile goods in transport.
  • the object is achieved with a device for protection of goods in transport, wherein the device 1 consists of an airtight bag which can be rolled up comprising a first part 2 and a second part 3, the device 1 being arranged so that: the first part 2 is provided with a plurality of pockets 4 for receiving air, the second part 3 is provided with at least one storage pocket 5 for storage of goods 10, and an opening 6 connected with the storage pocket 5, through which access to the storage pocket 5 is provided, and wherein the pockets of the first part 2 are connected with the second part 3 through at least one air channel 7.
  • a device 1 according to the invention provides a safe protection for goods against for example mechanical damage. Further, the device 1 has the advantages that it is small and compact when it is not in use, and therefore easy and handy to bring, for example on air, car and boat trips. Also, the device 1 may be light.
  • Figure 2 shows the device in Figure 1, which is being rolled up
  • Figure 3 shows the device in Figure 1 in a semi rolled up state
  • Figure 4 shows the device in Figure 1 in a fully rolled up state.
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a device 1 for protection of fragile goods 10 in transport, according to the present invention.
  • the device 1 is in this case made of an elongated bag which can be rolled up and is made of an airtight material. The material may also be watertight.
  • the device 1 has a first part 2 in which a plurality of pockets 4 for receiving air are arranged, and a second part 3 in which at least one storage pocket 5 for storing fragile goods 10, in this case a bottle, is arranged.
  • One end of the storage pocket 5 is provided with an opening 6 through which accesses to the storage pocket 5 is provided for placing and taking out the goods 10.
  • the pockets 4 of the first part 2 are connected to the second part 3 through one or more air channels 7, wherein the air channels 7 preferably are arranged at an end opposite to the opening 6.
  • the pockets 4 are connected with the storage pocket 5 of the second part 3 through only one air channel 7, but it is realized as described above that the device 1 may comprise a plurality of separate air channels 7 connected to a plurality of separate air pockets 4.
  • the goods 10 are placed in the storage pocket 5 of the first part 2 as shown in Figure 1. Then, the device 1 1 is rolled up from the opening of the second part 3 in the direction against the first part 2, which is shown in Figures 2 and 3, respectively.
  • the air originally being in the second part 3 (for example from the storage pocket 5) will flow into the pockets 4 of the first part 2 through air channels 7 for forming a plurality of air pockets 4.
  • the air pockets 4 will substantially enclose the storage pocket 5 and hence the goods 10. Therefore, the goods 10 will be protected against mechanical and chemical damage. It should be noted that if the goods 10 consists of several items, intended to be protected in the storage pocket 5, it is important that the different items are arranged tight together when the device 1 is fully rolled up, however eventually with inserts between the items.
  • the device 1 provides protection for the goods 10 in transport. Further, the device 1 has the advantage of taking up minimal space when not in use, since the pockets 4 are not filed with air in this non-used state. The device 1 can also be made very light. For these mentioned reasons the device 1 is handy to bring on travels.
  • At least the first part 2 of the device 1 is made of an elastic material so that the pockets 4 may expand when air flows into the pockets 4, and hence an over-pressure is formed in the pockets 4 when the device 1 is used as intended. It is especially important that the pockets 4 are expandable in air transports since the over-pressure will be even higher in the pockets 4 in this case due to the low pressure of the atmosphere at these high altitudes.
  • the opening 6 also comprises a sealing device for sealing the opening 6.
  • the sealing device can for example be a zip fastener or an equivalent device with a corresponding function.
  • the sealing device can be airtight. It is not necessary that the opening 6 comprises a sealing device for the present device 1 to work properly, i.e. that the air stays in the pockets 4, since this will still be the case. However, with a sealing device an extra security function is provided.
  • the device 1 in a not shown embodiment also comprises at least one non return valve arranged at the air channel 7 and in connection with the same.
  • the function of the non-return valve is to allow air to flow into the first part 2, but to prevent the air from flowing back to the second part 3.
  • the non-return valve should have an opening function so that air in the first part 2 can be released, for example when the device 1 is not used.
  • Figure 4 shows two hook and loop bands arranged on the device 1 functioning as fixing means so that the device 1 stays in its rolled up state in transport.
  • Other examples of fixing means are push buttons; or strings fastened on the device 1, which are tied around the device 1 when in the rolled up state.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for protection of goods in transport, wherein the device (1) consists of an airtight bag which can be rolled up comprising a first part (2) and a second part (3), the device (1) being arranged so that: the first part (2) is provided with a plurality of pockets (4) for receiving air, the second part (3) is provided with at least one storage pocket (5) for storage of goods (10), and an opening (6) connected with the storage pocket (5) through which access to the storage pocket (5) is provided, and wherein the pockets of the first part (2) are connected with the second part (3) through at least one air channel (7).

Description

Device for protection of goods during transport
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a device for protection of goods in transport according to the preamble of claim 1.
Background of the Invention
It is desirable in transport to store fragile goods, such as wine bottles, perfume bottles, spirit bottles, porcelain, glass, etc. in a safe and protected way so that they will not brake during transport. Transports such as air, boat and car travels may be performed in connection with recreational activities, charter trips and business trips.
The protection of goods may be especially relevant in air travels since luggage is handled carelessly during loading and unloading. Therefore the checked in luggage is usually exposed to mechanical damage when loaded/unloaded.
A common way to transport fragile goods is to wrap it in for example in cloths and towels. This method only provides a very limited, unsafe and unreliable protection. Another way to protect fragile goods is to store the goods in special cases, which often are expensive and clumsy.
Document US5833069A shows an inflatable container comprising an inner and an outer wall, which define an inflatable air chamber for protection of a bottle.
Summary of the Invention
The object of the present invention is to provide protection for fragile goods in transport.
The object is achieved with a device for protection of goods in transport, wherein the device 1 consists of an airtight bag which can be rolled up comprising a first part 2 and a second part 3, the device 1 being arranged so that: the first part 2 is provided with a plurality of pockets 4 for receiving air, the second part 3 is provided with at least one storage pocket 5 for storage of goods 10, and an opening 6 connected with the storage pocket 5, through which access to the storage pocket 5 is provided, and wherein the pockets of the first part 2 are connected with the second part 3 through at least one air channel 7.
Preferred embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims 2-8.
A device 1 according to the invention provides a safe protection for goods against for example mechanical damage. Further, the device 1 has the advantages that it is small and compact when it is not in use, and therefore easy and handy to bring, for example on air, car and boat trips. Also, the device 1 may be light.
Other advantages and applications of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description.
Brief Description of the Drawings
The appended drawings are intended to clarify and explain different embodiments of the present invention in which: - Figure 1 shows a device according to the present invention;
Figure 2 shows the device in Figure 1, which is being rolled up; Figure 3 shows the device in Figure 1 in a semi rolled up state; and Figure 4 shows the device in Figure 1 in a fully rolled up state.
Detailed Description of Embodiments of the Invention
Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a device 1 for protection of fragile goods 10 in transport, according to the present invention. The device 1 is in this case made of an elongated bag which can be rolled up and is made of an airtight material. The material may also be watertight.
The device 1 has a first part 2 in which a plurality of pockets 4 for receiving air are arranged, and a second part 3 in which at least one storage pocket 5 for storing fragile goods 10, in this case a bottle, is arranged. One end of the storage pocket 5 is provided with an opening 6 through which accesses to the storage pocket 5 is provided for placing and taking out the goods 10. Further, the pockets 4 of the first part 2 are connected to the second part 3 through one or more air channels 7, wherein the air channels 7 preferably are arranged at an end opposite to the opening 6.
In the embodiment in Figure 4, the pockets 4 are connected with the storage pocket 5 of the second part 3 through only one air channel 7, but it is realized as described above that the device 1 may comprise a plurality of separate air channels 7 connected to a plurality of separate air pockets 4.
When using a device 1 according to the invention, the goods 10 are placed in the storage pocket 5 of the first part 2 as shown in Figure 1. Then, the device 1 1 is rolled up from the opening of the second part 3 in the direction against the first part 2, which is shown in Figures 2 and 3, respectively.
During the process of rolling up the device 1, the air originally being in the second part 3 (for example from the storage pocket 5) will flow into the pockets 4 of the first part 2 through air channels 7 for forming a plurality of air pockets 4. When the device 1 is fully rolled up, as shown in Figure 4, the air pockets 4 will substantially enclose the storage pocket 5 and hence the goods 10. Therefore, the goods 10 will be protected against mechanical and chemical damage. It should be noted that if the goods 10 consists of several items, intended to be protected in the storage pocket 5, it is important that the different items are arranged tight together when the device 1 is fully rolled up, however eventually with inserts between the items.
The device 1 provides protection for the goods 10 in transport. Further, the device 1 has the advantage of taking up minimal space when not in use, since the pockets 4 are not filed with air in this non-used state. The device 1 can also be made very light. For these mentioned reasons the device 1 is handy to bring on travels.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least the first part 2 of the device 1 is made of an elastic material so that the pockets 4 may expand when air flows into the pockets 4, and hence an over-pressure is formed in the pockets 4 when the device 1 is used as intended. It is especially important that the pockets 4 are expandable in air transports since the over-pressure will be even higher in the pockets 4 in this case due to the low pressure of the atmosphere at these high altitudes.
In an embodiment not shown, the opening 6 also comprises a sealing device for sealing the opening 6. The sealing device can for example be a zip fastener or an equivalent device with a corresponding function. Furthermore, the sealing device can be airtight. It is not necessary that the opening 6 comprises a sealing device for the present device 1 to work properly, i.e. that the air stays in the pockets 4, since this will still be the case. However, with a sealing device an extra security function is provided.
Further, the device 1 in a not shown embodiment also comprises at least one non return valve arranged at the air channel 7 and in connection with the same. The function of the non-return valve is to allow air to flow into the first part 2, but to prevent the air from flowing back to the second part 3. However, the non-return valve should have an opening function so that air in the first part 2 can be released, for example when the device 1 is not used.
Figure 4 shows two hook and loop bands arranged on the device 1 functioning as fixing means so that the device 1 stays in its rolled up state in transport. Other examples of fixing means are push buttons; or strings fastened on the device 1, which are tied around the device 1 when in the rolled up state.
Finally, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but also relates to and incorporates all embodiments within the scope of the appended independent claims.

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1. Device for protection of goods during transport, wherein the device (1) consists of an airtight bag which can be rolled up comprising a first part (2) and a second part (3), the device (1) being characterised in that: - the first part (2) is provided with a plurality of pockets (4) for receiving air, the second part (3) is provided with at least one storage pocket (5) for storage of goods (10), and an opening (6) connected with the storage pocket (5) through which access to the storage pocket (5) is provided, and wherein the pockets of the first part (2) are connected with the second part (3) through at least one air channel (7).
2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the opening (6) is arranged on the opposite end to the air channel (7).
3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the opening (6) comprises a sealing device.
4. Device according to any of claims 1-3, wherein the air channel (7) is connected to the storage pocket (5) of the second part (3).
5. Device according to any of claims 1-4, wherein the air channel (7) comprises an openable non-return valve.
6. Device according to any of claims 1-5, wherein the device (1) is made of an elastic material.
7. Device according to any of claims 1-6, further comprising on or more fixing means.
8. Device according to any of claims 1-7, wherein the device (1) has an elongated form.
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US5833069A (en) * 1996-08-14 1998-11-10 Jones; David G. Inflatable protective container for bottles and the like
FR2845670A1 (en) * 2002-10-10 2004-04-16 Frederic Jean Jerome Dat Isothermal bag comprises single sealed pouch, forming interior wall by folding inside exterior wall, small air volume leaving walls expanded but added to object to protect compresses and separates walls plating one against object

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