Egg carrying package and production method

Abstract

The invention relates to a package (P) characterized by comprising the process steps of preparing cellulosic raw materials, mixing the prepared products with water in a holizonel blade mixer to make pulp, adding chemical components to improve the physical properties of the product produced, adding wet strength enhancing agent, dry strength enhancing agent to increase wetting resistance to moisture, and mixing the mixture homogeneously, performing the shaping and water removal process, performing the hot shaping process by curing and drying process and an intermediate support (12) positioned between multiple adjacent slots (13), the height of which is greater than the side height of the body (10), an edge support recess (22) formed in the direction of the inner part of the package (P) on the two opposite side edges of the lid (20) which can contact the upper edge of the said intermediate support (12) when closed, a central support element (23) positioned parallel to the folding axis of the cover (20), between the two side support recesses (22) mentioned, and it consists of a single-piece lid (20) and a body (10) integral with each other and made of cellulosic material to ensure that the eggs are packaged in a way that prevents them from breaking, and has a slot (13) structure to ensure that the eggs are positioned on the said body (10).

Description

[0001] EGG CARRYING PACKAGE AND PRODUCTION METHOD

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention is related to a packaging structure consisting of a lid and a single piece developed to ensure that eggs are carried without breaking, and to a method that enables the said package to be produced.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] Molded fiber packages have been used for many years to carry eggs due to their oval shape and the fact that they crack easily. In traditional molded fiber packages, called egg trays, the eggs are positioned in the openings on the molded fiber package and a second molded fiber package is positioned above the eggs to connect the two molded fiber packages to each other. The connection is usually carried out with materials such as rope etc. In the said applications, the eggs are positioned between two molded fiber packages like a sandwich. However, since the eggs are not grabbed well between the molded fiber packages, they may break or crack due to movement. In addition, packaging of these applications is difficult for the manufacturer and does not have an aesthetic appearance for the end user.

[0006] As an alternative to egg trays, egg cartoons have been developed to enable the packaging of fewer of eggs, such as 6-10-15. The said molded fiber packages have a lid structure and the eggs are supported from the top by means of the said lid. However, there may be problems when locking the lid and failure to properly support the eggs from the top and sides may lead to problems such as breakage. Especially in cases of stacking, the lid section stretches and the products may break.

[0007] In addition, the low moisture resistance of egg molded fiber packages made of cellulosic raw materials used in the state of art causes their hardness to decrease depending on the transportation and storage environment and problems such as breakage may be encountered due to the stretching of the package. In summary, the problems described disadvantaged for both the end user and the egg producer.

[0008] In the document with the publication numbered ES1263859Y, an egg carrying molded fiber package is mentioned. The product used in the said application is in a lidded form and does not provide a solution to the stretching problems mentioned above.

[0009] As a result, all the problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant field.

[0010] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present invention is provided with the aim of eliminating the above-mentioned problems and making a technical innovation in the relevant field.

[0012] The main object of the invention is to present an egg carrying package structure made of recycled or raw cellulosic material with high strength, suitable for use during the storage and sale of eggs.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to provide an egg carrying package structure that is recyclable.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to prevent breakage problems due to stretching when the egg molded fiber packages are stacked on top of each other.

[0015] Another object of the invention is to reduce the weight of egg molded fiber packages without losing strength.

[0016] Another object of the invention is to produce an egg molded fiber package structure that is highly durable and does not deform easily compared to its alternatives.

[0017] Another object of the invention is to provide a package structure that allows the lid section to be locked better than its alternatives. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] In order to achieve all the object mentioned above and which will emerge from the detailed description below, the present invention is an egg carrying package and production method.

[0019] The invention is a package (P) production method consisting of a lid (20) and a body (10) integral with each other and made of cellulosic material to ensure that the eggs are packaged in a way that prevents them from breaking, and a slot (13) structure to ensure that the eggs are positioned on the said body (10), characterized by the following process steps: a. Preparing cellulosic raw materials, b. Mixing the prepared products with water in a mixer to make pulp, c. Adding chemical components to improve the physical properties of the product to be obtained, i. Wet strength enhancing agent to increase resistance to moisture ii. Dry strength enhancing agent d. Performing the mixing process homogeneously, e. Carrying out the shaping and water removal process, f. Carrying out hot shaping process with curing and drying process

[0020] The invention to be demonstrated by the shaping process in the mentioned process steps e and f, is a package made of cellulosic material, consisting of a piece lid and a body integral with each other, to ensure that the eggs are packaged in a way that prevents them from breaking, and has a slot structure to ensure that the eggs are positioned on the said body; characterized by an intermediate support positioned between the 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 part of the package on the two opposite side edges of the lid that can contact the upper edge of the said intermediate support when closed, and a central support element positioned parallel to the folding axis of the lid between the said two edge support recesses.

[0021] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, at least two pieces of mold are used, and more than 50% of the water is removed by the vacuum applied to the sealed area formed by the combination of the said two pieces of mold. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the inorganic substances in the pulp are separated before or after the pulp is obtained. This process is essential especially when recycled material is used.

[0022] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, water-based adhesive resin is added before or together with process step c to increase chemical activity and adhesion with the pulp.

[0023] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, starch, which is a dry strength enhancing component, is used.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the pulp is obtained as a result of mixing with a holizonel blade mixer.

[0025] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a coating to increase its hardness. The said coating is the material that improves the surface hardness of the product.

[0026] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises an intermediate support between four adjacent slots.

[0027] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a central support element in the form of a recess / protrusion formed on the lid surface.

[0028] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a central support element formed on the lid surface with a radius perpendicular to the axis to which it extends.

[0029] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one lock opening on the lid comprises a lock consisting of a protrusion positioned in alignment with the said lock opening on the body.

[0030] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a lock opening with a locking protrusion on the edge of the gap form at the bottom of the said lock, and a locking protrusion in a form that will pass over the said lock protrusion and fit into the gap.

[0031] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the slot bottom recess has a body that includes at least one slot edge recess formed towards the said base for each slot, in order to increase the strength in the base section of the slots that provide the positioning of the eggs.

[0032] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, in order to improve the strength and locking when the body and the lid are closed, the lid comprises a radial edge in radial form on the edge section of the lid, and the body comprises a radial edge on the edge section of the body, being congruent to the said lid radial edge.

[0033] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises an edge support consisting of at least one protrusion on the edge section of the lid and similarly, at least one protrusion on the edge section of the body.

[0034] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a one-piece body and lid made of recycled cellulosic material.

[0035] The scope of protection of the invention is stated in the claims and cannot be limited to what is described in this short and detailed description for the purpose of example. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can come up with similar structures in light of the above-mentioned without deviating from the main theme of the invention.

[0036] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] In Figure 1 , it is given the top perspective view of the package lid in open position.

[0038] In Figure 2, it is given the bottom perspective view of the package in the closed and open position.

[0039] In Figure 3, it is given the top view of the package.

[0040] In Figure 4, it is given the representative side view of another preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0041] The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of protection defined in the claims and should not be referred to alone without reference to the technical description in the description of the present invention for the purpose of interpreting the scope defined in the said claims. The said drawings are intended to describe the invention with clarity. DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMBERS IN THE DRAWINGS

[0042] 10. Body

[0043] 101 . Body radial edge

[0044] 1 1 . Lock

[0045] 1 1 1. Lock protrusion

[0046] 12. Intermediate support

[0047] 120. Intermediate support inner form

[0048] 121 . Intermediate support edge form

[0049] 13. Slot

[0050] 131 . Slot edge recess

[0051] 132. Slot bottom recess

[0052] 20. Lid

[0053] 201 . Lid radial edge

[0054] 21 . Lock opening

[0055] 21 1 . Locking protrusion

[0056] 22. Edge support recess

[0057] 23. Central support element

[0058] 24. Lid radial front edge

[0059] 30. Lid connection edge

[0060] 31 . Lid edge support

[0061] P. Package DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0062] In this detailed description, the egg carrying package (P) and its production method, which are the subject of the invention, are described with examples that will not form any limiting effect, only for a better understanding of the subject.

[0063] The subject of the invention relates to a package (P) and production method made of paper material, preferably recycled paper, which is environmentally friendly and has been developed to ensure that eggs are carried without breaking.

[0064] The invention is a package (P) production method comprising a lid (20) and a body (10) integral with each other and made of cellulosic material to ensure that the eggs are packaged in a way that prevents them from breaking, and a slot (13) structure to ensure that the eggs are positioned on the said body (10); characterized by following process steps: a. Preparing cellulosic raw materials, b. Mixing the prepared products with water in a mixer to make pulp, c. Adding chemical components to improve the physical properties of the product to be obtained, i. Wet strength enhancing agent to increase resistance to moisture ii. Dry strength enhancing agent d. Performing the mixing process homogenously, e. Carrying out the shaping and water removal process, f. Carrying out hot shaping process with curing and drying process.

[0065] The invention is a package (P) comprising a lid (20) and a body (10) integral with each other and made of cellulosic material to ensure that the eggs are packaged in a way that prevents them from breaking, and a slot (13) structure to ensure that the eggs are positioned on the said body (10); characterized by comprising an intermediate support (12) positioned between the aforementioned multiple adjacent slots (13), the height of which is greater than the side height of the body (10), an edge support recess (22) formed in the direction of the inner part of the package (P) on the two opposite side edges of the lid (20) which can contact the upper edge of the said intermediate support (12) when closed, a central support element (23) positioned parallel to the folding axis of the lid (20), between the two side support recesses (22) mentioned. Waste paper collected from various sources is turned into pulp using process equipment that is pre-filled with water and has a holizonel blade mixer inside. Inorganic pollutants such as glass, metal, styrofoam and plastic coming from waste papers are removed from the pulp obtained by physical and / or chemical methods such as sieving and sand retention. The cleaned pulp is transferred to the mixing tank and mixed with the blade in the said mixing tank to keep it suspended.

[0066] At least one of the dry strength enhancing ingredients, which are starch, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), latex and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is added to the mixture.

[0067] At least one of the wet strength chemicals, which are epichlorohydrin-based (GPAM), polyacrylamides - epichlorohydrin (PAE), polyacryloamides (PAM), amphoteric polyacryloamides (PAM) is added to the mixture.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the components can be added regardless of their order.

[0069] In the alternative embodiment of the invention, chemicals can be added to the same tank / reservoir or can be dosed independently of each other at different stages of the process.

[0070] In alternative embodiments of the invention, compositions such as nano and micro cellulose structures, chitosan, etc. bio polymers can also be added.

[0071] The chemical components added during the mixing process must be distributed homogeneously in order to adhere to the pulp fibers. In a preferred embodiment, waterbased adhesive resin can be added to the mixture to increase the effectiveness of the chemical components. Adding the mentioned resin together with or before the chemical components increases the effectiveness.

[0072] The resulting pulp is transferred to the machine associated with the mold. The molding process takes place under vacuum and the packaging (P) is provided with the desired form. The machine comprises two molds, lower and upper mold, and vacuum is preferably applied on the lower mold. While shaping takes place in this mold, the water contained in the pulp is removed and an airtight joint is ensured by overlapping each other in the upper mold. In the examination and measurements, it was determined that the semi-product coming out of the mold contained water. After the vacuum shaping process, the products are taken into ovens, preferably with the help of perforated plates, and subjected to the drying / curing process. In this process, thermal shaping is carried out.

[0073] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the chemical components added to the pulp include a wet strength enhancing agent and a dry strength enhancing agent.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, chitosan and / or polylactic acid biopolymer can be used among the chemical ingredients added to the pulp to increase the strength, durability and recycling functions.

[0075] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it is possible to produce colored package (P) by adding dyes to the pulp.

[0076] The top perspective drawing of the open position of the lid (20) of the invention is given in Figure 1 . The package (P) consists of the body (10) and the lid (20) form, and the said lid (20) and the body (10) are integral with each other through the lid connection edge (30). The said lid (20) can be positioned on the body (10) by folding on the axis of the lid connection edge (30) extending along the body (10).

[0077] It comprises at least one, preferably at least four, slots (13) on the body (10). There is at least one intermediate support (12) in the section where the said slots are adjacent to each other. The eggs are positioned in the said slots (13). The height of the said intermediate support (12) is greater than the height of the side form 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, the force on the cover (20) is directly transmitted to the intermediate support (12) in cases of stacking on top of each other.

[0078] There is at least one edge support recess (22) on the lid (20) of the invention, especially in the edge sections. The said edge support recess (22) is preferably a form created from the outer surface of the lid (20) inwards and is preferably located on at least two edges. There is at least one central support element (23) extending along the two side support recesses (22), preferably on the axis of the lid (20). The said central support element (23) preferably represents an inwardly formed recess or an outwardly formed protrusion (or vice versa) on the lid (20). The strength of the lid (20) structure is improved by means of the said side support recess (22) and the central support element (23).

[0079] There is at least one, preferably two, lock openings (21 ) on the lid (20) of the invention. There is at least one locking protrusion (21 1 ) on the said lock opening (21 ). Preferably, the locking protrusion (21 1 ) extends along the surface forming the lid (20) and may be shaped by pressing after production.

[0080] There is at least one lock (1 1 ) on the body (10) of the invention. The said lock (1 1 ) is a protrusion extending from the body (10) to the side section and there is a gap at the bottom. At the end part of the lock (1 1 ), there is a lock protrusion (11 1 ). The lock (11 ) passes through the lock opening (21 ) of the invention and the locking protrusion (21 1 ) is placed in the gap remaining at the bottom part of the lock protrusion (11 1 ). In this way, locking is performed. The front surface of the lid (20) can be opened by stretching it over the edge between the locking openings (21 ) via the lock (1 1 ).

[0081] The bottom view of the invention is given in Figure 2. There is a bottom recess (132) in the lower part of the slots (13) and a protrusion is formed in the base part. In this way, the strength in the bottom part of the slots (13) is improved. Similarly, there is a slot edge recess (131 ) on at least one side near the bottom part of the slots (13). The said slot edge recess (131 ) increases the strength in the relevant area and provides better support for the egg placed in the slot (13).

[0082] Preferably, an intermediate support (12) is located between four adjacent slots (13), and there is an opening in the inner section of the intermediate support (12), and the intermediate support (12) has an intermediate support inner form (120). The said intermediate support inner form (120) ensures that the slot (13) is supported from its edge sections. In particular, the intermediate support edge form (121 ) is adjacent to the slots (13) and in these areas, the creation of a soft form with increased radial and surface area is ensured.

[0083] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the edge of the lid (20) with the locking openings (21 ) extending downwards has a radial front edge (24). The said lid radial front edge (24) provides a force gain to enable the lid (20) to flex easily to release it from the lock (1 1 ). (It makes flexing easier.) The side view of an alternative embodiment of the invention is given in Figure 4. In this context, the lid (20) comprises a radial edge (201 ) in the edge section and this edge is in a curved form. The body radial edge (101 ), which is equivalent to a similar form, is located on the edge sections of the body (10). In this way, when the lid (20) is closed on the body (10), the body radial edge (101 ) and the lid radial edge (201 ) overlap each other and the contact surface increases. Accordingly, the strength of the lid (20) and the entire product is improved.

[0084] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, there is an edge support (31 ) on the edge parts of the package (P), preferably aligned with the center of each slot (13). The said edge support (31 ) can be found on the edge sections of the lid (20) and body (10) and consists of a protrusion in this section. The said structure ensures that the strength is increased in the relevant areas.

[0085] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the package (P) is made of recycled cellulosic or raw cellulosic material. The upper part of the package (P) comprises a coating to improve hardness and increase strength.

[0086] The package (P) provided within the scope of the invention is made of a single piece of cellulosic material. Preferably, it is made of recycled cellulosic raw material.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A package (P) production method comprising a single-piece lid (20) and a body (10) integral with each other and made of cellulosic material to ensure that the eggs are packaged in a way that prevents them from breaking, and a slot (13) structure to ensure that the eggs are positioned on the said body (10); characterized by the following process steps: a. Preparing the cellulosic raw materials, b. Mixing the prepared products with water in a mixer to make pulp, c. Adding chemical components to improve the physical properties of the product to be obtained, i. Wet strength enhancing agent to increase resistance to moisture ii. Dry strength enhancing agent d. Performing the mixing process homogenously, e. Carrying out the shaping and water removal process, f. Carrying out hot shaping process with curing and drying process.

2. The egg package (P) production method according to claim 1 , wherein at least two pieces of mold are used and more than 50% of the water is removed by vacuum applied to the sealed area formed by the combination of the said two pieces of mold.

3. The egg package (P) production method according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic substances in the pulp are separated before or after obtaining the pulp.

4. The egg package (P) production method according to claim 1 , wherein waterbased adhesive resin is added before or together with process step c to increase chemical activity and adhesion with the pulp.

5. The egg package (P) production method according to claim 1 , wherein the dry strength-enhancing component is starch.

6. Egg package (P) produced by the shaping processes in process steps e and f; characterized by comprising the following:an intermediate support (12) positioned between the aforementioned multiple adjacent slots (13), the height of which is greater than the side height of the body(10), an edge support recess (22) formed in the direction of the inner part of the package (P) on the two opposite side edges of the lid (20) that can contact the upper edge of the said intermediate support (12) when closed, a central support element (23) positioned parallel to the folding axis of the lid (20), between the two side support recesses (22) mentioned.

7. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 6, comprising an intermediate support (12) between four adjacent slots (13).

8. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 6, comprising a central support element (23) in the form of a recess / protrusion formed on the surface of the lid (20).

9. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 8, comprising a central support element (23) formed on the surface of the lid (20) with a radius perpendicular to the axis it extends.

10. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 6, comprising at least one lock opening (21 ) on the lid (20), a lock (1 1 ) consisting of a protrusion positioned in alignment with the said lock opening (21 ) on the body (10).1 1. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 10, comprising a locking protrusion (11 1 ) on the edge of the gap form at the bottom of the said lock(1 1 ), and a lock opening (21 ) having a locking protrusion (211 ) in a form that will pass over the said locking protrusion (1 11 ) and fit into the gap.

12. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 6, having a body (10) comprising a slot bottom recess (132) to increase the strength in the bottom section of the slots (13) that provide the positioning of the eggs, and at least one slot edge recess (131 ) formed towards the said bottom for each slot (13).

13. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 6, comprising a radial form lid radial edge (201 ) on the edge section of the lid (20), a body radial edge (101 ) on the edge section of the body (10) being congruent to the said lid radial edge (201 ) in order to improve the strength and locking when the body (10) and the lid (20) are closed.

14. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 6, comprising an edge support (31 ) comprising at least one protrusion on the edge section of the lid (20) and similarly comprising at least one protrusion on the edge section of the body (10).

15. Egg package (P) and production method according to claim 1 , wherein the pulp is obtained as a result of mixing with a Holizonel blade mixer.

16. Egg package (P) and production method according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a coating to increase its hardness.

17. Egg package (P) and production method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a single-piece body (10) and a lid (20) made of recycled cellulosic material.

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