Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to an improvement regarding the packaging of drink sticks used
for hot and cold beverages such as tea, coffee, herbal tea and fruit tea.
[0002] The invention relates to a method of production particularly for packaging of the
mentioned tea sticks.
Prior Art
[0003] Today, number of holes on packages, which are used for hot and cold beverages, formed
during manufacturing is approximately 427. These holes are lined up with certain intervals
on the water infused part (contact) of the packaging, which has dimensions of 4 cm
width x 15 cm height.
[0004] Holes are formed with heating method. Heat at 400 degrees is applied. This may lead
to deformation of the structure of the packaging and health risks.
[0005] Furthermore, irregularities while forming the holes results in burrs on the backside
of the packaging. In this case, it is a high possibility that these burrs may fall
into the beverage of the consumer. In addition, because of opening needles hole may
not be fully opened.
[0006] In the prior art, when the packaging comes into contact with water, products may
stick together due to insufficient number of holes and this may prevent brewing.
[0007] As a result, aforementioned disadvantages and lack of an adequate solutions in the
background art have made it necessary to make an improvement in the relevant technical
field.
Object of the Invention
[0008] The invention aims to provide a structure with different technical features which
bring a new aspect in this field, compared to the embodiments of the prior art.
[0009] The primary purpose of the invention is to provide a product without health risks,
by means of a novel package production.
[0010] An object of the invention is to provide a technique and machinery used for opening
holes on the packaging in order to form 3 layers of packaging holes which are symmetric
with respect to each other without causing burring on the backside.
[0011] All of the needles used for opening the holes are gold coated. Gold coating is important
for providing hygiene and longer lifetime.
[0012] Another object of the invention is to provide a sanitary use and prevent wastage
through increased number of holes. Increasing the number of holes from 427 to 1087
and reducing their size from 0.08 mm to 0.06 mm prevents wastage of expensive raw
materials, allows releasing the herbal essences and provides much more effective brewing
(flavor, smell, color).
[0013] Another object of the invention is to prevent undesired stalks and dust which escape
form the packaging.
[0014] Another object of the invention is to ensure effective brewing and thereby, to reduce
raw material use, by increasing the number of holes on the product. Thereby, a higher
quality product is achieved with less amount of raw material.
[0015] In the prior system, the products adhere together when the packaging comes into contact
with water and brewing is hindered, on the other hand, with the new systems, while
the products are prevented to adhere. It has been shown by the conducted tests that
the increased number of holes ensure the entire product to come into contact with
water. A full effectivity is ensured thereby.
[0016] Structural and characteristic features and all advantages of the invention shall
become apparent with the detailed description given below and the appended drawing,
therefore, assessment should be based on these drawings and the detailed description.
Brief Description of Drawings
[0017]
- Figure 1
- Shows the view of the packaging with reduced holes and increased number of holes,
while it is opened.
- Figure 2
- Gives the schematic view of the production method of the drink stick packaging.
[0018] Drawings must be scaled and details that are not crucial in understanding the invention
may have been omitted. Furthermore, substantially identical elements or elements with
substantially identical function are denote with same numbers.
Parts References
[0019]
10. Drink stick
20. Packaging
30. Hole
Description of References of Method Steps
[0020]
100. Opening holes (30) on the packaging (20) using an opening machine,
101. Cleaning the burrs on the backside of the packaging (20) with vacuuming after
opening the holes (30),
102. Cleaning the remnants on the on the packaging (20) with polishing cleaning method
after the vacuuming,
103. Cleaning the packaging (20) from remnants using air conditioning inside a chamber
which is sterilized at appropriate humidity and temperature levels and unwrapping
them,
104. After the air conditioning, wrapping the packaging (20) over a roll and once
again applying air conditioning and ultraviolet rays before stretching,
105. Attaching the stretched rolls of packaging (20) to filling machine and reapplying
air conditioning and ultraviolet rays after filling with desired products,
106. Applying the outer packaging of the product after filling and preparing for delivery
packaging.
Detailed Description of the Invention
[0021] The preferred embodiments given herein detailed description are merely examples to
help understanding the subject and not cause any limitation for the invention.
[0022] Products form are not putted inside the drink stick (10) packaging (20) subject of
the invention, in powder. The product is visible to the eye when observed. The mixture
is directly placed inside the packaging (20), without being applied any process.
[0023] The said packaging (20) comprises 3 layers. Outer and inner parts comprise OPP material.
OPP is a material with a wide area of use especially in textile, food, floristry packaging
and stationary industries, which is also used as a lamination layer due to its resilience
and low temperatures welding feature. OPP is a soft and flexible material. It is more
suitable for adhesion and bending. It is a kind of material which is usable in every
field. It shows a strong compatibility with ultraviolet printing, with high clearness
and adhesive levels.
[0024] This packaging (20) comprising 3 layers is tested for 10 days at 100 degree temperature
and then reported. After receiving the conformity report, the process proceeds to
the next step of opening holes (30).
[0025] The packaging (20) is placed onto the custom design hole (30) opening machine. Machine
applies 12000 strikes per minute with the needles on it. It comprises approximately
1200 brewing holes (30). It may apply approximately 12000 strikes at once due to comprising
10 lines. Strikes may be applied not only in circular but also in any desired geometric
pattern.
[0026] After performing the hole (30) opening process in the molding machine, vacuuming
is applied to the inner foil of the packaging (20). Stretched foil is attached to
the machine after vacuuming. Air conditioning and ultraviolet rays are applied for
approximately 10 minutes. After filling the inner foil at the filling machine, it
is coated by an outer packaging system. They are placed inside boxes of 30 and 16
item capacities with automatic filling, and finally cellophane is applied to the boxes,
thereby, the products reach their final state without human intervention during filling,
using fully automated machinery until boxing.
[0027] The Production of the packaging (20) of drink stick (10) of the invention with increased
number of holes (30) comprise the following process steps;
- Opening holes (30) on the packaging (20) using a hole (30) opening machine (100),
(by reducing their size form 0.08 mm to 0.06 mm, the number of holes (30) are increased
from 427 to 1200.)
- Cleaning the burring, which result from opening the holes (30), on the backside of
the packaging (20), by vacuuming (101),
- Cleaning the remnants on the packaging (20) after vacuuming, using polishing cleaning
(102),
- Cleaning the packaging (20) from remnants using air conditioning inside a chamber
which is sterilized at an appropriate humidity and temperature levels and unwrapping
them (103), (Air conditioning is applied during transporting on vertical and downwards
conveyor bands of 6-10 m long.)
- After the air conditioning, wrapping the packaging (20) over a roll and once again
applying air conditioning and ultraviolet rays before stretching (104), (By deburring
with applying air conditioning process twice, the packaging (20) becomes safe for
marketing in terms of health and quality condition according to European standards.)
- Attaching the stretched rolls of packaging (20) to filling machine and reapplying
air conditioning and ultraviolet rays after filling with desired products (105),
- Applying the outer packaging of the product after filling and preparing for delivery
packaging (106).
1. A production method for packaging (20) of drink sticks (10) with reduced hole (30)
size and increased number of holes (30), intended to be used for hot/cold brewing
of tea, coffee, herbal tea and fruit tea, wherein it comprises the following process
steps;
• Opening holes (30) on the packaging (20) using a hole (30) opening machine (100),
• Cleaning the burring, which result from opening the holes (30), on the backside
of the packaging (20), by vacuuming (101),
• Cleaning the remnants on the packaging (20) after vacuuming, using polishing cleaning
(102),
• Cleaning the packaging (20) from remnants using air conditioning inside a chamber
which is sterilized at an appropriate humidity and temperature levels and unwrapping
them (103),
• After the air conditioning, wrapping the packaging (20) over a roll and once again
applying air conditioning and ultraviolet rays before stretching (104),
• Attaching the stretched rolls of packaging (20) to filling machine and reapplying
air conditioning and ultraviolet rays after filling with desired products (105),
• Applying the outer packaging of the product after filling and preparing for delivery
packaging (106).