Improved packaging for pizza and the like

Abstract

The present utility model relates to improved packaging for pizza and the like, aimed at overcoming the drawbacks identified in the prior art by means of a corrugated cardboard packaging (100) provided with a base structure (101) and a lid (102), wherein the base structure is formed from single-wall cardboard (liner, medium, liner – LML), double-wall cardboard (liner, medium, liner, medium, liner – LMLML), or double-wall cardboard without an inner liner (liner, medium, liner, medium – LMLM). The packaging is formed of two parts and five or six sides, such that upon removal of the lid, the food is exposed only on the base structure, thereby facilitating access by the consumer.

Description

[0001] IMPROVEMENTS IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS

[0002] Scope of Application of the Utility Model

[0003]

[0001] This utility model describes an improvement in packaging for pizza and similar products. More specifically, it comprises a corrugated cardboard package with a base structure and a lid, wherein the base structure may be formed in single wave (Liner, Medium, Liner - LML), double wave (Liner, Medium, Liner, Medium, Liner - LMLML) and double wave without an inner liner (Liner, Medium, Liner, Medium - LMLM). The packaging is formed in two pieces and by 5 or 6 sides, so that after removing the lid the food is exposed only on the base structure, which facilitates access by the consumer.

[0004]

[0002] This new constructive form applied to packaging is intended for transporting hot products, such as pizza and similar items, in order to improve thermal insulation, increase liquid absorption and add greater quality to the transported food.

[0005] Background of the Utility Model

[0006]

[0003] Currently, there are various types and models of packaging for transporting pizza and similar products on the market, which can be manufactured with the lid attached to the base or with the lid and bottom separate.

[0007]

[0004] These current market packages present the challenge of keeping the pizza warm and crispy for a longer time, in addition to having a design that makes handling difficult for the consumer.

[0008]

[0005] Thus, the present inventor, seeking to improve the packaging available on the market, developed packaging consisting of two parts, a base and a lid, which improve thermal insulation. In addition, the packaging has a base with a corrugation that allows liquids to drain, preventing the food from coming into direct contact with grease during transport to the consumer, so that the food remains crispier and less greasy.

[0006] In research conducted on the state of the art, we identified several documents describing improvements applied to packaging for pizza and similar products, among which we can highlight the following document:

[0009]

[0007] Document BR2020230036568, from the same owner, describes a corrugated cardboard packaging equipped with a base structure and lid with latches responsible for locking the structures, wherein the base structure may be formed in single wave, double wave and double wave without inner liner and the lid has a pair of handles and air circulation points.

[0010]

[0008] Thus, the present inventor, seeking to improve the constructive form claimed above, has developed a new packaging model where the bottom and lid have 5 or 6 sides.

[0011]

[0009] Thus, the present utility model is a corrugated cardboard packaging with a base structure and a lid, with 5 or 6 sides, the base structure having a corrugated bottom and the lid having semicircles that aid in opening the packaging. The packaging, formed in two pieces, facilitates opening, so that after removing the lid the food is exposed only on the base structure, which facilitates access by the consumer.

[0012] Utility Model Summary

[0010] These construction features keep the pizza warm and crispy for a longer time.

[0013]

[0011] The utility model features an improvement in packaging for pizza and similar items, providing packaging made of two pieces with 5 or 6 sides, so that after removing the lid, the food is exposed only on the base structure, which facilitates access by the consumer.

[0014] Description of the Drawings

[0015]

[0012] In order to better describe the technical characteristics of the improved packaging for pizza and similar products, the following related figures are presented:

[0016]

[0013] Figure 1 shows the plan view of the base.

[0017]

[0014] Figure 2 shows a plan view of the lid.

[0018]

[0015] Figures 3, 3A and 3B show the formation of the base with double-wall corrugated cardboard without a coating, double-wall corrugated cardboard with a coating, and single-wall corrugated cardboard.

[0019]

[0016] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the base, detailing its construction.

[0020]

[0017] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the lid, detailing its construction.

[0021]

[0018] Figure 6 shows a bottom perspective view of the lid, detailing its construction.

[0022]

[0019] Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the packaging assembled with base and lid.

[0023]

[0020] Figure 8 shows the plan view of the base, of the second construction method.

[0024]

[0021] Figure 9 shows the plan view of the lid, of the second construction method.

[0022] Figure 10 shows the perspective view of the base, detailing its construction, of the second construction method.

[0025]

[0023] Figure 1 1 shows a perspective view of the lid, detailing its construction, of the second construction method.

[0026]

[0024] Figure 12 shows a bottom perspective view of the lid, detailing its construction, of the second construction method.

[0027]

[0025] Figure 13 shows a perspective view of the packaging assembled with base and lid, of the second construction method.

[0028]

[0026] Figures 14 and 14A show the perspective and top view of the independent structure applied to the bottom of the 5-sided packaging.

[0029]

[0027] Figures 15 and 15A show the perspective and top view of the independent structure applied to the bottom of the 6-sided packaging.

[0030] Detailed Description of the Utility Model

[0031]

[0028] The improvement in packaging for pizza and similar products, the subject of this utility model, comprises a package (100) having a base (101) and a lid (102) made of corrugated cardboard.

[0029] In a first constructive embodiment, the base (101) has a panel (10) and flaps (11)(12)(13)(14)(15) interconnected through folding points (11)(12)(13)(14)(15) that allow the flaps to be positioned vertically, so as to allow the food to be accommodated. This constructive form allows the formation of a base with 5 sides.

[0032]

[0030] The base (101) is preferably formed by double wave without inner layer (101) in order to improve liquid absorption, but it may be manufactured in double wave with inner layer (101 A) or in single wave with inner layer (101 B), as shown in figures 3, 3A and 3B.

[0033]

[0031] The cover (102) is provided with a panel (20) with side flaps (21)(22), front and rear flaps (23)(24) and a flap (25) that allow the formation of the cover (102).

[0034]

[0032] The flap (21) is connected to the panel (20) via a folding point (211) which has grooves (212) for securing the projections (213) when the flap (21) is folded via the double folding point (214). In addition, the flap (21) has a secondary flap (21A) connected via a folding point (211A), so as to allow locking for lid formation. The folding point (214) has a circular opening (214A) which, after the lid is assembled, forms a semicircle that assists in opening the box, so that the consumer can open the lid by placing their finger in this semicircle.

[0035]

[0033] The flap (22) is connected to the panel (20) via a folding point (221), and is provided with flaps (22A)(22B) linked via a folding point (221A)(221B) which allows the formation of the lid with 5 sides.

[0034] The flap (23) is connected to the panel (20) via a folding point (231) which has grooves (232) for fixing the projections (233) when the flap (23) is folded via the double folding point (234), in order to allow locking for the formation of the lid. The folding point (234) has a circular opening (234A) which, after the lid is assembled, forms a semicircle that assists in opening the box, so that the consumer can open the lid by placing their finger in this semicircle.

[0035] The flap (24) is connected to the panel (20) by means of a bending point (241), and is provided with flaps (24A)(24B) linked by means of a bending point (241 A)(241 B) which allows the formation of the lid.

[0036]

[0036] The flap (25) is connected to the panel (20) by means of a folding point (251) which has a groove (252) for fixing the projection (253) when the flap (25) is folded through the double folding point (254), in order to allow locking for the formation of the lid. The folding point (254) has a circular opening (254A) which, after the lid is assembled, forms a semicircle that assists in opening the box, so that the consumer can open the lid by placing their finger in this semicircle.

[0037]

[0037] The lid (102) is formed by folding the tabs (21)(23)(22)(25)(24) in the vertical position, so that the tabs (21 A)(22A) are positioned together with the tab (23) so that after positioning the tab (23) is folded together with the point (234) and locked by means of the projections (233) together with the openings (232).

[0038]

[0038] After the flap (24A) is positioned next to the flap (21) so that the locking occurs through the fold (214) and projections (213) that fit together with the openings (212).

[0039]

[0039] Next, the tabs (24B)(22B) are positioned together with the tab (25) which is folded through point (254) in order to promote locking through the projection (253) next to the opening (252). Resulting in the formation of a lid (102) with 5 sides.

[0040]

[0040] The fastening system between the bottom (101) and the lid (102) is achieved by fitting the structures together.

[0041]

[0041] In a second constructive embodiment, the packaging (100A) is formed which describes a base (101) provided with a panel (10) and flaps (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16) interconnected by means of a folding point (111)(121)(131)(141)(151)(161) which allow the flaps to be positioned vertically, so as to allow the accommodation of the food. This constructive form allows the formation of a base with 6 sides.

[0042]

[0042] The base (101) is preferably formed by double wave without inner layer (101) in order to improve liquid absorption, but it may be manufactured in double wave with inner layer (101 A) or in single wave with inner layer (101 B), as shown in figures 3, 3A and 3B.

[0043]

[0043] The cover (102) is equipped with a panel (20) with side flaps (21)(22), front and rear flaps (23)(24) and flaps (25)(26) that allow the formation of the cover (102) with 6 sides.

[0044]

[0044] The flap (21) is connected to the panel (20) by means of a bending point (211), and is provided with flaps (21A)(21B) linked by means of a bending point (211A)(211B) which allows the formation of the lid.

[0045]

[0045] The flap (22) is connected to the panel (20) by means of a bending point (221), and is provided with flaps (22A)(22B) linked by means of a bending point (221 A)(221 B) which allows the formation of the lid.

[0046]

[0046] The flap (23) is connected to the panel (20) by means of a folding point (231) which has grooves (232) for fixing the projections (233) when the flap (23) is folded through the double folding point (234), in order to allow locking for the formation of the lid. The folding point (234) has a circular opening (234A) which, after the lid is assembled, forms a semicircle that assists in opening the box, so that the consumer can open the lid by placing their finger in this semicircle.

[0047] The flap (24) is connected to the panel (20) via a bending point (241), and is provided with flaps (24A)(24B) linked via a bending point (241 A)(241 B) which allows the formation of the lid.

[0047]

[0048] The flap (25) is connected to the panel (20) via a folding point (251) which has grooves (252) for securing the projections (253) when the flap (25) is folded through the double folding point (254), in order to allow locking for lid formation. The folding point (254) has a circular opening (254A) which, after the lid is assembled, forms a semicircle that assists in opening the box, so that the consumer can open the lid by placing their finger in this semicircle.

[0048]

[0049] The flap (26) is connected to the panel (20) via a folding point (261) which has grooves (262) for securing the projections (263) when the flap (26) is folded through the double folding point (264), in order to allow locking for lid formation. The folding point (264) has a circular opening (264A) which, after the lid is assembled, forms a semicircle that assists in opening the box, so that the consumer can open the lid by placing their finger in this semicircle.

[0049]

[0050] The lid (102) is formed by folding the tabs (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26) in the vertical position, so that the tabs (21A)(22A) are positioned together with the tab (23) in such a way that after positioning the tab (23) is folded together with the point (234) and locked by means of the projections (233) together with the openings (232).

[0050]

[0051] Next, the tabs (21 B)(24A) are positioned next to the tab (26) which is folded through point (264) in order to promote locking through the projection (263) next to the opening (262).

[0052] The tabs (24B)(22B) are positioned together with the tab (25) which is folded through point (254) in order to promote locking through the projection (253) next to the opening (252). Resulting in the formation of a lid (102) with 6 sides.

[0051]

[0053] The panel (20) is equipped with points (234A)(254A)(264A) which, after the lid is mounted, form a semicircle that assists in opening the box, so that the consumer can open the lid by placing their finger on these semicircles.

[0052]

[0054] The fastening system between the bottom (101) and lid (102) is achieved by fitting the structures together.

[0053]

[0055] Optionally, the packaging allows the application of an independent structure (200) added next to the base (101) in order to assist in the packaging of the product, according to the application requirement.

[0054]

[0056] The structure (200) is used when the base (101) is made with traditional corrugated cardboard, without exposing the corrugation. In this way, the independent structure (200) helps maintain temperature and crispness, as well as making it easier for the end consumer to remove the product. The end consumer can remove the pizza onto the independent structure, placing this structure on the table.

[0055]

[0057] Alternatively, the packaging can be manufactured with 5, 6 or more sides, depending on the application and usage needs. Therefore, the shape shown in the figures is not restrictive, allowing its construction to be replicated to form packaging with more than 6 sides.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR describes a packaging (100) having a base (101) and lid (102) made of corrugated cardboard, characterized in that the base (101) has a panel (10) and flaps (11)(12)(13)(14)(15) and the lid (102) has a panel (20) with side flaps (21)(22), front and rear flaps (23)(24) and a flap (25), said base (101) and lid (102) having 5 sides.

2. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, characterized by the flap (21) having grooves (212) for fixing the projections (213) when the flap (21) is folded through the double folding point (214) and secondary flap (21 A) linked through folding point (21 1 A).

3. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap (22) is provided with flaps (22A)(22B) forming the lid with 5 sides.

4. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap (23) has grooves (232) for securing the projections (233) when the flap (23) is folded through the double folding point (234).

5. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap (24) being provided with flaps (24A)(24B) allows the formation of the lid.

6. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap (25) has grooves (252) for securing the projection (253) when the flap (25) is folded through the double folding point (254).

7. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, characterized by the circular openings (214A)(234A)(254A) in a semicircle assisting in opening the box.

8. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the base (101) being provided with a panel (10) and flaps (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16) interconnected by means of a folding point (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16) forming a base with 6 sides.

9. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the lid (102) being provided with a panel (20) with side flaps (21)(22), front and rear flaps (23)(24) and flaps (25)(26) forming the 6 sides.

10. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the flap (21) being provided with flaps (21A)(21B) linked by means of a folding point (211A)(211B).

1. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive modality, characterized by the flap (22) being provided with flaps (22A)(22B) forming the lid.

12. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the flap (23) having grooves (232) for fixing the projections (233) when the flap (23) is folded through the double folding point (234).

13. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the flap (24) being provided with flaps (24A)(24B) linked through a folding point (241 A)(241 B) forming the lid.

14. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the flap (25) having grooves (252) for fixing the projections (253) when the flap (25) is folded through the double folding point (254).

15. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the flap (26) having grooves (262) for fixing the projections (263) when the flap (26) is folded through the double folding point (264).

16. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, in a second constructive embodiment, characterized by the panel (20) being provided with semicircular points (234A)(254A)(264A) that assist in opening the box.

17. IMPROVEMENT IN PACKAGING FOR PIZZA AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the packaging (100) receives the application of an independent structure (200) added together with the base (101).

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