Transit Packaging for Food
a technology for transit packaging and food, applied in the direction of packaging foodstuffs, packaging goods, packaging/bundling articles, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the cost of mailing, adding to the volume and cost of packaging, etc., and achieves the effect of convenient processing and additional structural stability
Inactive Publication Date: 2017-10-26
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The present invention provides a packaging box with improved crushing and bowing resistance. The box has a partitioning member that not only separates the box into compartments but also connects the lid and base panel when closed. The partitioning member has a triangular or rectangular shape and includes interengaging projections to ensure stability. The partitioning member can be folded flat or used as a compartment for small items like berries, tomatoes, or chillis. The partitioning member can also be customized by the user for different types of fruits and vegetables. Overall, this design allows for efficient use of space and easy processing by the postal system.
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However, this adds to the volume and cost of the packaging and increases the cost of mailing.
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[0045]The present disclosure relates to a food packaging box for protecting fruits and vegetables during delivery by mail. The food packaging box is typically formed from a corrugated cardboard blank. FIG. 1 shows an illustration of a packaging box according to an embodiment of an aspect of the present invention. The packaging box 100 comprises a box body 114 formed integrally with a closing lid 102. The closing lid 102 is configured to close the packaging box 100 by securing to the box body 114. Side tabs 104 provided on the closing lid 102 are configured to engage with slots at the corners of the box body 114 to locate the closing lid 102 on the box body 114. Additional securing is provided by lid tabs 108 which project from an end edge of the closing lid 102 and are arranged to secure the closing lid 102 to the box body 114 by engagement in slots 110 defined in a front face of the box body 114.
[0046]Within the box body 114, dividers 106 are provided to compartmentalise the box bo...
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Abstract
A packaging box 100 for mailing fruit and vegetables for delivery to the home comprises a box body 114 configured to receive the fruit or vegetables, a lid 102 configured to close the box body to provide a closed box, and at least one partitioning member 106 configured to divide the box body into at least two compartments. The partitioning member 106 is configured for attachment to the lid 102, whereby to connect the lid 102 to the box body 114 when the box is closed.
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[0001]This invention relates to packaging for fragile goods, in particular food, such as fruit and vegetables.BACKGROUND[0002]It is well known for a wide range of goods to be purchased online and delivered by mail. Appropriate packaging is required for such goods to ensure that they are not damaged in transit. In the case of fresh fruit and vegetables it is important that the items are minimally bruised during transit in the mail. Moreover where a selection of fruit and vegetables are ordered online and delivered by mail it is desirable that the different fruits and vegetables are kept separate during transit in order that they maintain an attractive appearance when received by the user and heavier items do not damage more fragile items by movement in the packaging.[0003]One potential solution is to include within the packaging large amounts of cushioning material to protect the fruit and vegetables. However, this adds to the volume and cost of the packaging and increases the cost o...
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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/34B65D81/22B65D5/66B65D5/42B65B11/00B65D5/02B65B25/04B65D85/52B65D5/48
CPCB65D85/34B65D85/52B65D5/4204B65D5/422B65D81/22B65D5/48018B65D5/0254B65B11/004B65B25/041B65D5/6658B65D5/6655B65D5/0015B65D5/4237B65D5/48024B65D5/5016B65D5/441B65D5/48
Inventor COULTER, IANWAIGHT, DAVID
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