EGG TRANSPORT PACKAGING

Abstract

The invention relates to a package (P) made of cellulosic material for packaging eggs in a manner preventing them from breaking, comprising a monolithic lid (20) and a body (10), and having a slot structure (13) on said body (10) for placing the eggs, characterized in that it comprises an intermediate support (12) positioned between multiple adjacent slots, the height of which is greater than the height of the edge of the body (10), an edge support recess (22) formed in the direction of the inner section of the package (P) on the two opposite side edges of the lid (20), which can come into contact with the upper edge of said intermediate support (12) when closed, and between the two said edge support recesses (22), a central support element (23) positioned parallel to the folding axis of the lid (20). Figure for abstract: Fig 1

Description

Title of the invention: EGG TRANSPORT PACKAGING Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a packaging structure developed for transporting eggs without breaking them.

[0002] The invention relates in particular to an egg tray with a lid, which is an egg transport package with increased strength. Prior art

[0003] Due to the oval shape and the ease of cracking of the eggs, trays have been used for many years for use during transportation. In traditional trays, the eggs are positioned in the openings of the trays and a second tray is positioned on top of the eggs to connect the two trays to each other. Said connection is generally made with materials such as rope. In said applications, the eggs are positioned between two trays like sandwiches. However, due to the fact that the eggs are not well held between the trays, breakage or cracking may occur depending on the movement. In addition, the packaging of these applications is difficult for the manufacturer and does not benefit from an aesthetic appearance for the end user.

[0004] As an alternative to traditional trays, covered egg trays have been designed to ensure the packaging of fewer eggs, such as 6, 10, 15. There is a lid structure in said trays, and the eggs are supported from the top by means of said lid. However, there may be problems when locking the lid, and the inability to properly support the eggs from the top and sides may lead to problems such as breakage. Especially in case of stacking, the lid section stretches and the products break.

[0005] Furthermore, the low moisture resistance of egg trays used in the prior art leads to a decrease in their strength depending on the transportation and storage environment, and problems such as breakage may be encountered due to stretching of the packaging.

[0006] In summary, the problems described create a disadvantage for both the end user and the egg producer.

[0007] In publication No. ES1263859Y, an egg transport tray is described. The product used in said application is in covered form and cannot provide solutions to the stretching problems mentioned above.

[0008] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to achieve innovation in the relevant field.

[0009] PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention is introduced for the purpose of eliminating the above-mentioned problems and achieving technical innovation in the relevant field.

[0011] The main object of the invention is to introduce a highly durable egg transport packaging structure suitable for use during the storage and sale of eggs.

[0012] Another object of the invention is to prevent breakage problems due to stretching during stacking of egg trays on top of each other.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to provide weight reduction in egg trays without loss of strength.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to introduce an egg tray structure which does not deform easily and which has high resilience compared to the variants.

[0015] Another object of the invention is to introduce a packaging structure which allows the lid section to be better locked compared to the variants. Summary of the invention

[0016] To achieve all the aims mentioned above and which will emerge from the detailed description which follows, the present invention is an egg transport package.

[0017] The invention is a package made of cellulosic material for packaging eggs in a manner that prevents them from breaking, comprising a monolithic lid and a body, and having a slot structure on said body for placing the eggs, characterized in that it comprises: an intermediate support positioned between said multiple adjacent slots, the height of which is greater than the edge height of the body, an edge support recess formed in the direction of the inner section of the package on the two opposite side edges of the lid, which can come into contact with the upper edge of said intermediate support when closed, and between said two edge support recesses, a central support element positioned parallel to the folding axis of the lid.

[0018] Another preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an intermediate support between four adjacent slots.

[0019] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a central support element in the form of a recess / protrusion formed on the surface of the cover.

[0020] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a central support element formed on the surface of the cover with a radius in terms of diameter perpendicular to the axis along which it extends.

[0021] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises at least one lock opening on the cover and a lock on the body consisting of a projection positioned in alignment with said lock opening.

[0022] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a latch projection on the edge portion of the cavity shape at the lower portion of said latch and a latch opening having a latch projection in a shape that engages said latch projection and fits into the cavity.

[0023] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it has a body comprising a slot bottom recess for increasing strength in the lower section of the slots for egg placement, and at least one slot side recess formed towards said bottom for each slot.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a radial lid edge in a radial shape at the edge portion of the lid, and a radial body edge on the edge section of the body, in correlation with said radial lid edge, in order to improve strength and locking when the body and the lid are closed.

[0025] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises an edge support consisting of at least one projection on the edge section of the cover and similarly consisting of at least one projection on the edge section of the body.

[0026] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a monolithic body and a cover made of recycled cellulosic material.

[0027] The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the claims and cannot be limited to what is described for illustrative purposes in this brief and detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can make similar embodiments in light of what has been explained above, without departing from the main theme of the invention. Brief description of the drawings

[0028] [Fig. 1] shows a perspective view from above of the open position of the packaging lid.

[0029] [Fig.2] shows a perspective view from below of the open position of the packaging lid.

[0030] [Fig.3] shows the top view of the packaging.

[0031] [Fig.4] shows a representative side view of another embodiment preferred of the invention.

[0032] The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the protection defined in the claims and should not be mentioned alone without reference to the technical description in the description of the present invention for the purpose of interpreting the scope defined in said claims. These drawings are intended to define the invention by providing clarity.

[0033] DESCRIPTION OF DIGITAL REFERENCES ON THE DRAWINGS

[0034] 10. Body 101. Radial edge of body 11. Lock 111. Lock projection 12. Intermediate support 120. Internal form of intermediate support 121. Intermediate support edge shape 13. Lunge 131. Slot edge recess 132. Slot bottom recess 20. Cover 201. Radial edge of cover 21. Lock opening 211. Locking projection 22. Edge support recess 23. Central support element 24. Radial front edge of cover 30. Lid connecting edge 31. Edge support P. Packaging DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] In this detailed description, the egg transport package (P) of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject matter, which will not create any limiting effect.

[0036] The subject of the invention relates to a packaging structure (P) developed for transporting eggs without breaking them.

[0037] The invention is a package (P) made of cellulosic material for packaging eggs in a manner that prevents them from breaking, comprising a monolithic cover (20) and a body (10), and having a slot structure (13) on said body (10) for placing the eggs, characterized in that it comprises: an intermediate support positioned between said multiple adjacent slots (13), the height of which is greater than the edge height of the body (10), an edge support recess (22) formed in the direction of the inner section of the package (P) on the two opposite side edges of the cover (20), which can come into contact with the upper edge of said intermediate support (12) when closed, and between the two said edge support recesses (22), a central support element (23) positioned parallel to the folding axis of the cover (20).

[0038] [Fig. 1] shows a perspective drawing from above of the open position of the lid (20) of the invention. The package (P) consists of a body (10) and a lid (20), and said lid (20) and said body (10) are monolithic via the lid connecting edge (30). Said lid (20) can be positioned on the body (10) by folding on the axis of the lid connecting edge (30), which extends along the body (10).

[0039] The body (10) contains at least one slots (13) thereon, preferably at least four. There is at least one intermediate support (12) in the section where said slots are mutually adjacent. The eggs are positioned in said slots (13). The height of said intermediate support (12) is greater than the height of the edge shape of the body (10). In the preferred embodiment, when the lid (20) is closed, the upper surface of the intermediate support (12) supports the lid (20) from the inner section. In this way, when stacked on top of each other, the force on the lid (20) is transmitted directly to the intermediate support (12).

[0040] There is at least one edge support recess (22) on the cover (20) of the invention, particularly in the edge sections. Said edge support recess (22) is a shape preferably formed inwards from the outer surface of the cover (20) and is preferably positioned on at least two edges. At least one central support element (10) is located along said two edge support recesses (22), preferably extending over the axis of the cover (23). Said central support element (23) preferably represents an inwardly formed recess or an outwardly formed protrusion (or vice versa) on the cover (20). The strength of the cover structure (20) has been improved by means of said edge support recess (22) and said central support element (23).

[0041] There are at least one and preferably two latch openings (21) on the cover (20) of the invention. There is at least one latch projection (211) on said latch opening (21). Preferably, said latch projection (211) extends along the surface forming the cover (20) and can be formed by pressure after production.

[0042] There is at least one lock (11) on the cover (10) of the invention. Said lock (11) is a projection extending from the body (10) to the side section, and there is a cavity at the bottom. Furthermore, there is a lock projection (111) at the end of the lock (11). The lock (11) passes through the lock opening (21) of the invention and the lock projection (211) is placed in the cavity in the lower section of the lock projection (111). In this way, locking is performed. The cover (20) can be opened via the latch (11) by stretching the front surface preferably over the edge between the latch openings (21).

[0043] [Fig.2] shows the bottom view of the invention. In the lower section of the slots (13), there is a slot bottom recess (132) and a protrusion is formed in the lower section. In this way, the strength of the lower section of the slots (13) is improved. Also, there is a slot edge recess (131) on at least one edge near the lower section of the slots (13). While said slot edge recess (131) increases the strength in the relevant region, it provides better support for the egg placed in the slot (13).

[0044] Preferably, there is an intermediate support (12) between the four adjacent slots (13), there is an opening in the inner section of the intermediate support (12), and the intermediate support (12) has an intermediate support inner shape (120). Said intermediate support inner shape (120) allows the slot (13) to be supported from the edge sections. In particular, the intermediate support edge shape (121) is adjacent to the slots (13) and a flexible shape with an increased radial and surface area is provided in these regions.

[0045] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the edge of the cover (20) with the latch openings (21) has a downwardly extending radial front cover edge (24). Said radial front cover edge (24) provides a strength gain to allow the cover (20) to be easily stretched to enable it to be released from the latch (11). (This facilitates stretching.)

[0046] [Fig.4] shows a side view of another embodiment of the invention. In this context, the lid (20) comprises a lid radial edge (201) in the edge section, and this edge is in a curved shape. The body radial edge (101), which correlates with a similar shape, is located on the edge sections of the body (10). In this way, if the lid (20) is closed on the body (10), the body radial edge (101) and the lid radial edge (201) overlap, and the contact surface increases. As a result, the strength of the lid (20) and the entire product is improved.

[0047] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the edge portions of the package (P) have an edge support (31) preferably aligned with the center of each slot (13). Said edge support (31) is located in the edge sections on the lid (20) and the body (10) and consists of a projection in this section. Said structure ensures that the strength is increased in the relevant regions.

[0048] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the packaging (P) is made of recycled cellulosic material or a cellulosic raw material. The top of the packaging (P) comprises a coating to improve strength and increase resistance.

[0049] The packaging (P) disclosed within the scope of the invention is made of a monolithic cellulosic material. It is preferably made of recycled cellulosic raw material.

Claims

Claims

1. A package (P) made of cellulosic material for packaging eggs so as to prevent them from breaking, comprising a monolithic lid (20) and a body (10), and having a slot structure (13) on said body (10) for placing the eggs, characterized in that it comprises: an intermediate support (12) positioned between said multiple adjacent slots (13), the height of which is greater than the edge height of the body (10), an edge support recess (22) formed in the direction of the inner section of the package (P) on the two opposite side edges of the lid (20), which can come into contact with the upper edge of said intermediate support (12) when closed, and between said two edge support recesses (22), a central support member (23) positioned parallel to the folding axis of the lid (20).

2. Egg packaging (P) according to claim 1, comprising an intermediate support (12) between four adjacent slots (13).

3. An egg packaging (P) according to claim 1, wherein the central support member (23) in the form of a recess / protrusion is formed on the surface of the cover (20).

4. An egg packaging (P) according to claim 3, wherein the central support member (23) is formed on the surface of the cover (20) with a radius perpendicular in terms of diameter to the axis along which it extends.

5. An egg packaging (P) according to claim 1, comprising at least one latch opening (21) on the lid (20) and a latch (11) on the body (10), consisting of a projection positioned in alignment with said latch opening (21).

6. An egg packaging (P) according to claim 5, comprising a cavity at the lower portion of said latch (11), and a latch projection (111) on the edge portion forming the cavity, the latch opening (21) having a latch projection (211) in a shape that engages with said latch projection (111) and fits into the cavity.

7. An egg package (P) according to claim 1, comprising a body (10) which includes a slot bottom recess (132) for increasing the strength in the lower section of the slots (13) intended for placing the eggs, and a lateral slot recess (131) formed towards said bottom, at least one for each slot (13).

8. An egg packaging (P) according to claim 1, comprising a cover radial edge (201) in a radial shape at the edge portion of the cover (20), and a body radial edge (101) on the edge section of the body (10), in correlation with said cover radial edge (201), in order to improve strength and locking when the body (10) and the cover (20) are closed.

9. An egg packaging (P) according to claim 1, comprising an edge support (31) consisting of at least one projection on the edge section of the lid (20) and similarly consisting of at least one projection on the edge section of the body (10).

10. An egg packaging (P) according to any preceding claim, comprising a monolithic body (10) and a lid (20) made of recycled cellulosic material.

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