Deformable protective support

Abstract

It is provided a deformable protective support (1) adapted to at least partly protect an object (10) and comprising an outer gas-tight wrapper (2) defining a housing volume (2a) suitable to contain the object (10); an inner wrapper (3) adapted to come into contact with at least the portion of said object (10) to be protected and confining an operating chamber (3a) internal to the housing volume (2a) and adapted to bring the operating chamber (3a) into connection for gas passage with the housing volume (2a); a plurality of distinct particles (4) housed in the operating chamber (3a); and connecting means (5) adapted to define an opening for bringing the housing volume (2a), upon command, into connection for gas passage with the external environment so as to define an expanded configuration in which the inner volume (2a) substantially has the same pressure as the pressure of said external environment, and a compressed configuration in which the inner volume (2a) has a lower pressure than that of the external environment and in which the distinct particles (4) become compacted and define a resistant element (4a).

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a deformable protective support or package of the type indicated in the preamble of the first claim. [0002] In particular, the invention relates to a protective support or package adapted to the outer contour of at least a part of an object so as to surround the object and protect it from shock, vibration and / or external influences Influences such as sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Background technique [0003] The protective supports currently in use are known to be broadly divided into two categories, rigid protective supports and deformable protective supports. [0004] Rigid supports vary based on the intended use and thus differ from each other in terms of materials used and shape, varying their elements according to the object to be protected. These supports are largely related to the objects they are intended to protect, so that they are difficult to adapt to objects of different construction. [0005] T...

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Problems solved by technology

[0009] The first problem is that none of these solutions constitute an optimal choice, but are only a compromise between the need to adapt the support to the outer contour of the object to be clad and the need to withstand high stresses

[0010] Another problem is that currently produced supports are not very deformable, making them less adaptable to the contours of the object to be protected

In particular, although the use of an internal structure made of open-cell foam provides improved adaptability compared to internal structures made of other materials, it still does not ensure sufficient deformation and thus sufficient conformity to the contour of the object. adaptability

[0011] In particular, an incomplete and imprecise coupling between the support and the object may, in the event of an impact, lead to excessive stresses in the contact area between the support and the object, which stress causes the object to shatter

[0012] In conclusion, these protective supports are basically useless for storing fragile products such as bottles

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