Object packaging system

Abstract

Object packaging system Object packaging system comprising: - at least one box system comprising a plurality of structural components that can be assembled in a closed configuration to form a closed rectangular parallelepiped box comprising an enclosure surrounding an interior volume, - a plurality of identical deformable removable individual components, each having a rectangular parallelepiped shape at rest, adapted to pave said interior volume. Figure for abstract: Fig. 4

Description

Title of the invention: Object packaging system FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to packaging systems. TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Today, the policy of democratization and sharing of culture has led to a significant increase in the number of temporary exhibitions in all museum, artistic and cultural institutions throughout the world. This desire to disseminate culture is accompanied by a significant dissemination and sharing of national and private collections between institutions for the presentation of works in these exhibitions. Some institutions hold on average two to three temporary exhibitions within their walls each year, where many objects loaned by other institutions in the same country or a foreign country are presented. At the same time, these same institutions also lend part of their collections to other institutions for their exhibitions.

[0003] These exchanges represent tens of thousands of works packaged and transported each year around the planet using dedicated packaging.

[0004] Since it involves transporting works of art, which have specific requirements at least in terms of security, the packaging of works of art must meet very demanding specifications. Currently, almost all of this packaging is made to measure according to the number, dimensions and characteristics of the objects to be transported, with a view to single use. Once the transport of the works has been carried out, this packaging is only very difficult to adapt to the transport of other works whose number, dimensions and characteristics are significantly different.

[0005] For small and medium-sized objects, several packaging models exist. The most common can be called “foam cutouts” and “case cutouts”. “Foam cutouts” consist of lining a box with several layers of polyethylene or polyurethane foam, in which the shape of the objects to be transported is roughly cut out. “Case cutouts”, on the other hand, are intended for the most fragile or complex objects and consist of cutting the foam as close as possible to the shape of the object to completely encompass it. A material acting as a contact interface is then integrated between the foam and the object by including the edges of the interface material in the foam. To do this, cutouts are made around the shape cut out of the foam and the contact material, for example a commercially available polyethylene fiber fabric under the Tyvek® brand on the priority date, or a polyester non-woven fabric marketed under the Bondina® brand on the priority date, is inserted to immobilize it. The layers of foam thus cut and coated, and the objects placed in the cuts, are placed in suitable, custom-made crates or boxes. These crates and boxes are generally made of wood, generally made at least in part of composite boards such as plywood, and lined internally with polyethylene or polyurethane foam. Once the work has been transported in its packaging, it is exhibited in the destination institution typically for several months. Complex logistics and a very large storage space are required to maintain the dedicated packaging during this time in preparation for the return journey.Such conservation also exposes the institution to risks, because the crates form a risk of creating hotbeds of infestations of wood-eating insects or rodents which quickly become critical situations endangering the collections which are difficult to control. These crates being made of wood, they are also lined internally with a polyethylene film vapour barrier and the wood is treated to avoid the risk of infestations by wood-eating insects, which limits its revaluation.

[0006] The use of these packages is in fact unique, and does not allow for reuse, which requires significant consumption of these materials and consequently an equivalent production of polluting waste. Thus, it is estimated that this process currently generates thousands of tons of waste, largely non-recyclable, the ecological impact of which is inevitably heavy.

[0007] Making the cuts also poses other technical problems. First of all, each cut involves transferring the shape of each object to be integrated onto the foam using a permanent marker. This step is particularly sensitive, because if you do it clumsily, the marker can come into contact with the work and leave a mark. The work then has to undergo a long and costly restoration operation to remove the mark left. The second problem is user safety. Cutting foam requires the use of cutting tools such as electric foam saws or cutters. Using these tools necessarily involves the risk of cuts or accidents.

[0008] Certain works are subject to specific prerequisites for their transport. For example, it is known to use isothermal boxes. These isothermal boxes, built on the model presented above, also include an internal layer of extruded polystyrene which also presents problems of recovery or recycling.

[0009] Known crates are locked by simply screwing the walls together. They are difficult to transport. This results in problems handling for personnel exposed to heavy loads, and a lack of ergonomics during assembly and disassembly.

[0010] In the particular case of so-called "two-dimensional" works, that is to say typically paintings and other graphic arts, a transport box is known which receives adjustable movable wedges fitted to the corners of the frames and fixed to the bottom of the box by self-gripping strip to fix them in the box.

[0011] These systems are therefore complex to use and also require staff training.

[0012] We are thus seeking to develop new packaging for works of art which respond to at least one of the problems set out above. Summary of the invention

[0013] Thus, the invention relates to a system for packaging objects comprising: - at least one box system comprising a plurality of structural components that can be assembled in a closed configuration to form a closed rectangular parallelepiped box comprising an enclosure surrounding an interior volume, - a plurality of identical deformable removable individual components, each having a rectangular parallelepiped shape at rest, adapted to pave said interior volume.

[0014] Thanks to these provisions, the same packaging system adapted to works of art can be reconfigured at will for the transport of various works of art.

[0015] According to different aspects, it is possible to provide one and / or the other of the arrangements below.

[0016] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a box system for such a packaging system.

[0017] According to another aspect, the invention relates to an individual component for such a packaging system.

[0018] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a system comprising such a packaging system and a server adapted to communicate with the at least one packaging system.

[0019] According to another aspect, the invention relates to the use of such a packaging system, such a box system, such an individual component or such a system for the transport of works of art.

[0020] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a method for preparing a packaging of objects comprising: - at least one box system is provided comprising a plurality of structural components assemblable in a closed configuration to form a box closed rectangular parallelepiped comprising an enclosure surrounding an interior volume, - a plurality of identical deformable individual removable components are provided, each having a rectangular parallelepiped shape at rest, adapted to pave said interior volume, - only a part of the individual removable components are placed in the interior volume in order to define free spaces, and works of art in the free spaces.

[0021] According to the embodiments, the main qualities are the adaptability at will for any type of object in volume, and the durability, the components of the system being reusable over time. A simple, economical, ecological and safe transport of the works can thus be implemented, while retaining the guarantees offered by the crates and packaging currently in use in museums. Brief description of the drawings

[0022] Embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, briefly described below:

[0023] [Fig-1] represents a three-dimensional view of an example of the embodiment of a box in a closed configuration.

[0024] [Fig.2] is a vertical sectional view in the box of [Fig.l], in the closed configuration, in the XZ plane.

[0025] [Fig.3] is a view of the box of [Fig.2] in the vertical section orthogonal to it.

[0026] [Fig.4] is a view along the same section as [Fig.2], in the closed configuration for the transport of three works.

[0027] [Fig.5] is a view of the box of [Fig.4] in the vertical section orthogonal to it, on which the crown has not been shown.

[0028] In the drawings, like references designate identical or similar objects. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] [Fig.l] schematically represents in three-dimensional view from the outside a box 16 according to a first embodiment of the invention. The box 16 is shown in this figure in a closed configuration. The box 16 generally has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. It will be observed subsequently that, according to the invention, it is the interior space of the box 16 which has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. The external shape of the box 16 may differ more or less from a strictly rectangular parallelepiped shape, for functional and / or aesthetic reasons.

[0030] For this invention, in which gravity plays a role, the horizontal plane is designated by the X and Y axes, and the vertical by the Z axis. For the sake of clarity, the box 16 is shown with these faces arranged parallel to the XY, XZ and YZ planes. As shown in [Fig.l], the box 16 has a bottom and a top in the sense of the vertical direction Z. For the sake of clarity, the terms "bottom" and "top" will be used hereinafter with reference to the orientation illustrated in [Fig.l]. However, during its use, the box could be used in a different orientation.

[0031] The box 16 thus has a lower wall 17 and an upper wall 18. The lower wall 17 rests on the ground, and the upper wall 18 is arranged opposite. The box 16 therefore has four side walls 19 extending between the lower 17 and upper 18 walls.

[0032] [Fig. 2] is a schematic sectional view of the interior of the box 16, and [Fig. 3] in the vertical plane orthogonal to it. Each wall 17, 18, 19 has an inner face represented by an index i and an outer face represented by an index e. As can be seen in particular in [Fig. 2], the inner faces 17i, 18i and 19i form a rectangular parallelepiped whose edges are aligned with the axes X, Y and Z.

[0033] This box 16 may comprise a body 21 forming a tank and a cover 22 removable relative to the body 21. In the exemplary embodiment, the body 21 comprises the lower wall 17 and the side wall 19 of the box, and the cover 22 comprises the upper wall 18 of the box. The box 16 may thus alternately take an open configuration, in which access to the interior space of the box 16 is possible, in this case from above, and a closed configuration, in which the interior space is not accessible. According to one embodiment, the cover 22 of the box is completely separable and independent of the body 21. In an alternative embodiment, the box 16 may be placed in an open configuration, the cover 22 remaining integral with the body 21.

[0034] The box 16 may consist of a shell 1 made of rigid plastic or any other polymer material. Thus, a seal against water vapor can be obtained. According to one embodiment, the box is isothermal in order to protect the works from temperature shocks and hygrometric variations. In this embodiment, each wall comprises an outer portion 23 and an inner portion 24 separated by a thickness of insulating materials 2, for example injected. According to one embodiment, each wall is molded in one piece, the insulating layer being completely trapped between the two portions to avoid any risk of moisture infiltration, and the walls are assembled together in a permanent manner (or removable, as regards the cover). According to an alternative embodiment, the body 21 is molded in a single piece, the insulating layer being completely trapped between the two portions to avoid any risk of humidity infiltration.

[0035] The inner face of the lower wall 17 of the body 21 may be lined with a continuous layer of foam 10 extending over the entire surface thereof. The inner face of the cover 22 may be lined with a fixed, continuous layer of foam 11 extending over the entire surface thereof. This layer of foam 11 may be fixed in a cavity of the cover 22 delimited by the rib 12.

[0036] Corners and edges may be slightly rounded to reduce the risk of accidents to the user.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the boxes 16 can be shaped to allow them to be stacked vertically. For example, the cover 22 comprises a slightly raised edge 3 offset towards the outside, and the body 21 comprises a recess 4 in the lower wall 17, of dimensions adjusted to the edge 3, or vice versa. In this way, it will be possible to superimpose several boxes by fitting the body 21 of the upper box into the cover 22 of the lower box. Their stability would then be ensured when they are superimposed.

[0038] Handles 5 may be provided. For example, the handles 5 may be molded directly into the outer portion of two opposite side walls 19 of the body 21. For example, the handles 5 are arranged on the two shorter sides of the boxes to allow them to be carried with a comfortable and secure grip. According to one embodiment, the handles do not protrude from the side wall 19. They are produced by a recess towards the inside of the side wall 19. In the isothermal embodiment, the isothermal layer is then significantly thinner at these locations, or even completely eliminated.

[0039] On the contour of the edges of the body 21 or the cover 22, a sealing gasket 6 is provided which ensures the perfect sealing of the box once it is closed.

[0040] The closure of the box 16 is ensured by any suitable closure system. For example, it is possible to provide locking systems with metal latches 7. The choice of latches is justified by the speed of opening and closing, their solidity and their durability.

[0041] According to one embodiment, these latches are arranged in pairs on each of the two longest sides of the box to ensure maximum pressure on the entire edge of the box.

[0042] The latches may be fixed to the body 21 in any suitable manner. According to one embodiment, they are arranged in suitable recesses, so as not to protrude from the outer face of the side wall 19 of the box 16. In the isothermal embodiment, the isothermal layer of the body 21 would be locally thinned or removed.

[0043] The closing mechanisms, in particular the latches, can be equipped with integrated locks. The presence of a lock integrated directly into the latches ensures the locking of the box and the safety of the objects contained therein.

[0044] According to one embodiment, a document holder 25 is provided integrated into the body 21. The document holder 25 may be provided on one of the two longest sides of the box. For example, a recess a few millimeters deep is provided formed in a side wall 19 and closed by a transparent insert 8, for example made of flexible plastic. The insert 8 is fixed to the body 21 in its lower part by a system of interlocking notches, and in its upper part by two clips, leaving a slot between the insert 8 and the outer face of the side wall 19. In this way, its opening and closing would be simple, as would its replacement if necessary. Documents can then be placed there without needing to tape them to the box.

[0045] Thus, in the context of the present invention, a "box system" refers to a plurality of assemblable structural components, assembled to each other or not, which, assembled to each other, form a box, as described above, in a closed or open configuration.

[0046] The object packaging system also comprises deformable removable individual components 20. According to a first embodiment, some of the deformable removable individual components 20 are identical. In particular, they are all identical. They have a shape making it possible to pave the interior volume of the box 16. According to an exemplary embodiment, where the interior volume of the box 16 is a rectangular parallelepiped, the deformable removable individual components have a rectangular parallelepiped shape. In particular, they have a cubic shape, which makes it possible to place them with any orientation along the three axes in the interior volume. According to one embodiment, the deformable individual components are made of foam. Consequently, they are elastically deformable, when subjected to a suitable force.The volume of an individual removable deformable component 20 at rest is for example between 50 and 200 cubic centimeters (cm3).

[0047] Due to the production of the individual deformable components in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped within an interior volume of rectangular parallelepiped shape, these are arranged in horizontal layers, as visible in Figures 2 and 3. In this exemplary embodiment, three layers of such components 20 are provided. Depending on the embodiments, the number of layers may differ.

[0048] The interior space of the box 16 and the individual deformable removable components 20 are dimensioned so that the latter pave the interior space of the box 16 when they are elastically deformed. The elastic deformation is ensured by the closure of the cover 22 on the body 21. Thus, in the Z direction, the height of the interior space between the upper face of the foam layer 10 and the lower face of the foam layer 11 is slightly less than an integer number of times the height of an individual deformable removable component 20 at rest. This constraint makes it possible to keep the individual components 20 in place. It is not useful to provide fixing mechanisms for assembling the individual components 20 together.

[0049] The object packaging system also comprises deformable surface components 29 adapted to physically separate the works from the surrounding foam, and reduce the abrasive effect thereof. These are, for example, textile or other flexible components, adapted to package the works.

[0050] These surface components 29 can be directly assembled to the foam using a smoother by inserting the edges of these components into the spaces already existing between the layers of cubes.

[0051] A rib 12, with a height slightly less than the thickness of the foam layer 11, runs around it. The outer face of the rib 12 cooperates with the inner face 19i of the side wall 19 of the body 21, which allows the cover 22 to be inserted into the body 21, limiting its movements even in the event of an impact. This rib 12 can also allow a flexible surface covering 13 specifically adapted for the conservation of the works to be inserted using a spatula. This flexible surface covering 13, which could in fact be put in place or not and replaced at will, makes it possible to protect the foam layer 11 of the cover from possible damage. It also makes it possible to protect the works from the foam layer 11, which is generally abrasive for fragile and sensitive objects. The covering material 13, once inserted, is then pinched between the rib 12 and the foam layer 11 and held in place for as long as necessary.

[0052] [Fig. 4] represents an implementation of the box 16 presented above for the simultaneous transport of three works. Alternatively, the box 16 could be used to transport a single work, two works, or strictly more than three works. In particular, [Fig. 4] is presented in a vertical plane, but works can have various extensions and / or positions in the direction normal to the section plane of [Fig. 4], as visible in [Fig. 5].

[0053] Thus, to transport the work or works, individual components 20 are removed according to the smallest volume strictly greater than the volume of the work. The work is always separated from the lower wall 17 at least by the foam layer 10. The work is always separated from the upper wall 18 at least by the foam layer 11. The work is always separated from the side wall 19 at least by individual components 20. The works are always separated from each other at least by an individual component 20. Thus, as seen in Figures 4 and 5, for the transport of a first work 28a, an entire column of individual components 20 is removed, and the work 28a is placed in the corresponding free space. For the transport of a second work 28b, a plurality of individual components 20 of the upper layer is removed. For the transport of a third work 28C, a plurality of individual components 20 of the upper layer and the middle layer is removed.

[0054] Depending on the arrangement of the cubes in length, width and depth, the empty spaces created between the remaining individual components allow the integration of virtually any type of work.

[0055] In the event that the space created by the removal of the individual components does not quite match the dimensions of the work, small wedges 14 are added between the work and the nearby foam to fill the residual gap and secure the work. The wedges 14 may be made from scraps of foam from other packaging, or from recyclable elements such as crumpled tissue paper rolls or the like.

[0056] If necessary, it could be acceptable to cut out a reduced number of individual components removed 20 as packing 14. These would then constitute one of the only elements of waste produced.

[0057] Once the transport is completed and the objects removed from the box, the recipient institution has a reserve of individual components 20 which can be reintegrated into the empty spaces so that the box returns to its original arrangement and is ready for the next packaging.

[0058] The individual components 20, as well as the bottom foam layers 10 and 11 of the cover, could be made of different foams according to the needs or request of the customer, in particular polyurethane foams, polyethylene foams or ecological materials such as polylactic acid or polyhydroxyalkanoates. Any other type of foam or similar materials could be considered according to the needs or request.

[0059] This packaging system consisting of the box and individual components would therefore permanently adapt to the shape of the objects placed therein and would allow for very long-term reuse. It would also be possible to integrate works whose primary packaging in a foam case cut to the shape of the object is essential by directly integrating the foam case and its object into a space left free by the removal of individual components 20, like any other object in its own right. In this way, even objects presenting extreme fragility and specific preconditioning could be transported therein in complete safety. The transport of works in volume, whatever their shape or nature, would therefore be achievable without constraints and without generating waste induced by a custom-made production.

[0060] The time required for packaging the works in the layers of individual components 20 would also allow for considerable time savings. The standardized nature of the modular individual components would not require any adjustment or particular technical skill; this process would allow the necessary space for the works to be created in a few seconds and complete packaging of several works to be carried out in a few minutes. The fact that no cutting tools are required would also promote user safety and would not require any specific qualifications or training for the packaging of the works. There would also be no risk of accidentally leaving marks on the works, since no felt-tip markings would be necessary on the foams.

[0061] The standardized shape and dimensions of the boxes can correspond to the standard dimensions of packaging containers commonly used in museums, and thus the boxes are adapted to the dimensions of pallets in use within the European Union. In this way, their stacking or association corresponds to the common dimensions of already existing transport containers, which facilitates their storage and handling without format constraints.

[0062] These boxes may exist in several formats of different length, height and / or width. In particular, a first range of boxes of a first height may be provided, this first range of boxes comprising boxes of different widths and lengths, and a second range of boxes of a second height, this second range of boxes comprising boxes of different widths and lengths.

[0063] The individual components 20 are adapted for use with both ranges of cabinets. For example, the height of the cabinets of the first range corresponds to a first integer number of individual components in height, and the height of the cabinets of the second range corresponds to a second integer number of individual components in height, different from the first integer number. For example, the first integer number is 3, and the second integer number is 5.

[0064] Thus, the second range of boxes could be adapted for the transport of larger works, or contained in cut-outs of foam case and pre-packaged in independent sub-boxes.

[0065] This packaging system would therefore allow museums and any entity or company transporting collection works to produce stable and secure packaging for the transported objects, while considerably reducing the consumption of packaging materials and the quantity of waste generated by the transport of works of art. They also constitute an economic gain for the budgets of these structures, saving time in packaging objects and increasing safety for users.

[0066] According to a variant, a box 16 comprises an integrated computerized system 30. The computerized system comprises a processor and a memory, as well as a human-machine interface such as, for example, a touch screen, or a control console comprising buttons and indicators. The computerized system 30 may also comprise a removable battery and / or a rechargeable battery via a connection interface. The human-machine interface may be integrated into the thickness of a wall, for example a side wall 19. The computerized system 30 may comprise at least one sensor arranged inside the outer casing of the box 16, for example in the interior space, for example between the inner face of the side wall and the individual component 20 opposite. Several sensors may be used, arranged in different places, and identified by their location.One or more atmospheric condition sensors, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, and / or humidity, may be used. Motion sensors, such as an accelerometer or gyrometer, may also be used as an alternative. The sensor may thus be adapted to detect vibrations in a given frequency band.

[0067] The sensor regularly takes measurements, and the measurements taken are stored in memory.

[0068] The computerized system 30 comprises a connection module adapted to connect to the connection module of a remote computerized system and to transfer the data present in memory to it. For example, the data is retrieved directly by connecting a USB key to the box. The connector is for example arranged near the human-machine interface.

[0069] The human-machine interface may be used to configure measurements. For example, a user uses the human-machine interface to determine which sensors are active during a transport, the measurement frequency, the expected duration of the measurement, or other parameters.

[0070] The human / machine interface screen can also be used to display one or more measured values. The display is also configurable. For example, the value of the last measurement taken is displayed.

[0071] The computerized system 30 may also comprise a positioning tracker. For example, a satellite positioning tracker may be provided. The positioning tracker 30 may also comprise a communication module adapted to regularly communicate information to a remote server. For example, the communication module may be used to regularly communicate positioning data and / or data measured by one or more sensors.

[0072] Thus, a system can be provided comprising a server receiving geolocation data from several boxes 16. This function makes it possible to reinforce the security of the collections which are packaged there.

[0073] This system comprises, for example, portable smartphones communicating with the server, and comprising a processor executing software enabling access to information relating to one or more boxes transmitted by the server.

[0074] Thus, an institution may have a set of box systems, as described above, comprising one or more bodies 21, of various dimensions, and one or more covers 22, of various dimensions, and which can be associated with the bodies if the dimensions correspond. An institution may also have a plurality of deformable removable individual components 20, as described above, and adapted to be placed in the box systems, as described above. It is thus understood that the invention may be presented in different forms: assembled boxes or boxes to be assembled, provided or not with deformable removable individual components 20, and / or these deformable removable individual components themselves. References

[0075] 1: shell

[0076] 2: insulating material

[0077] 3: edge

[0078] 4: recess

[0079] 5: handle

[0080] 6: seal

[0081] 7: locking system

[0082] 8: insert

[0083] 9: cube

[0084] 10: base layer

[0085] 11: cover layer

[0086] 12: rib

[0087] 13: surface coating

[0088] 14: wedging

[0089] 16: box

[0090] 17: bottom wall

[0091] 18: top wall

[0092] 19: side wall

[0093] 20: deformable removable individual component

[0094] 21: body

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[0101] 22: cover 23: outer portion 24: inner portion 25: document holder 28a, b, c: work 29: surface component 30: computerized system

Claims

Claims

1. System for packaging works of art comprising: - at least one box system comprising a plurality of structural components which can be assembled in a closed configuration to form a closed rectangular parallelepiped box (16) comprising an enclosure surrounding an interior volume, - a plurality of identical deformable individual removable components (20), each having a rectangular parallelepiped shape at rest, adapted to pave said interior volume.

2. Artwork packaging system according to claim 1, wherein the box comprises a body (21) forming a tank and a cover (22) removable from the body (21), wherein the body comprises a bottom wall (17) and a side wall (19).

3. An art packaging system according to claim 2, wherein the inner face of the lower wall (17) of the body (21) is lined with a continuous foam layer (10) extending over the entire surface thereof.

4. Artwork packaging system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the inner face of the cover (22) is lined with a fixed, continuous foam layer (11) extending over the entire surface thereof.

5. Artwork packaging system according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: - the cover (22) comprises a raised edge offset outwards, and the body (21) comprises a recess (4) in the lower wall (17), of dimensions adjusted to the edge (3), or - the body (21) comprises a raised edge offset outwards in the lower wall (17), and the cover (22) comprises a recess (4), of dimensions adjusted to the edge (3).

6. Artwork packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each wall of the box system comprises an outer portion (23) and an inner portion (24) separated by a thickness of insulating materials (2).

7. Artwork packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein handles (5) are produced by an inward recess of side walls (19) of the box system.

8. Artwork packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 7, in which the closure of the box (16) is ensured by metal latch locking systems (7).

9. An art packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the interior space of the box (16) and the individual deformable removable components (20) are dimensioned so that the latter pave the interior space of the box (16) when they are elastically deformed.

10. An artwork packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising deformable surface components (29) adapted to physically separate the artwork from the surrounding foam.

11. An artwork packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising small wedges (14) between the artwork and the nearby foam to fill the residual void.

12. An art packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 11, comprising boxes of a first height, boxes of a second height, the first height corresponding to a first integer number of individual components in the height, and the second height corresponding to a second integer number of individual components in the height, different from the first integer.

13. Artwork packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a box further comprises an integrated computerized system (30) comprising a processor, a memory, a human-machine interface, a battery and at least one sensor disposed in the interior volume.

14. System comprising at least one packaging system according to one of claims 1 to 13, and a server adapted to communicate with the at least one packaging system.

15. A method of preparing a packaging for works of art comprising: - providing at least one box system comprising a plurality of structural components which can be assembled in a closed configuration to form a closed rectangular parallelepiped box (16) comprising an enclosure surrounding an interior volume, - a plurality of identical individual removable deformable components (20) are provided, each having a rectangular parallelepiped shape at rest, adapted to pave said interior volume, - only a part of the individual removable components are placed in the interior volume in order to define free spaces, and works of art in the free spaces.

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