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(11) | EP 4 276 035 A1 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
| published in accordance with Art. 153(4) EPC |
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| (54) | REINFORCED PACKAGE FOR FOODSTUFFS |
| (57) Reinforced food package, intended for the storage and transport of food, that ensures
that food does not come out and that it is ecologically sustainable since all its
elements are completely biodegradable. The package comprises a flexible laminar body
(1) provided with a front sector (4) and a rear sector (5), which limit a receptacle
(7) and comprises an access opening (8) and a flap (9), a first closure element (12),
a second closure element (13) configured to join to the first closure element (12)
and maintain the flap (9) over the front sector (4) in the closed state, a first reinforcing
strip (14) joined to the inner face (3) of the first section (10) and a second reinforcing
strip (15) joined to the inner face (3) of the second section (11), which faces the
first strip (14) in a closed state. |
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a reinforced food package, intended for the storage and transport of food, where the package comprises a laminar body that defines a receptacle to accommodate the food and a flap with various reinforcements which, in a closed state, prevents access to the receptacle and therefore prevents food from displacing towards the outside of the receptacle.
[0002] More specifically, the present invention relates to a reinforced package that ensures that the food accommodated therein does not come out. In addition, it is an ecologically sustainable product since all its elements are completely biodegradable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Foldable food packages of an envelope type with flap are known in the state of the art, which have a receptacle intended to accommodate food for convenient storage and transport and also have a closing flap.
[0004] Generally, this type of package is used to accommodate small-sized foods such as sandwiches, pieces of fruit, etc. and they are configured so that the flap closes the receptacle and is maintained in this closed position thanks to closure elements.
[0005] However, in this type of package, the flap does not completely close the receptacle and leaves gaps through which the food can easily come out.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention relates to a reinforced food package, intended for the storage and transport of food. The package comprises a flexible laminar body limited by an outer face and an inner face, comprising a front sector and a rear sector partially joined by their edge that limit a partially open receptacle that is intended to accommodate the food and comprises an access opening to the receptacle and a flap that extends from the rear sector. The flap in a closed state closes the opening and comprises a first section that extends from the opening and a second section that extends from the first section, where, in a closed state of the package, the second section is folded over the first section and two sections over the outer face of the front sector.
[0007] The package comprises a first closure element attached to the outer face of the front sector, a second closure element partially attached to the outer face of the first section configured to join with the first closure element in a folded state and maintain the closed state of the flap over the front sector, a first reinforcing strip joined to the inner face of the first section and a second reinforcing strip joined to the inner face of the second section, which faces the first strip in a closed state.
[0008] In this way, when the flap is closed over the front sector, the reinforcing strips create a more robust closure and the food is prevented from escaping to the outside.
[0009] Preferably, the first strip is partially accommodated in the receptacle and in a folded state it folds at the height of the opening in such manner that the first strip folds over itself in an overlapping manner and the closure fits better, preventing gaps from forming where food may fall out.
[0010] The second closure element can be a strip provided with a fixed section attached to the first section and a free section attached to the fixed section and which is provided with a buttonhole and the first closure element is a button configured to go through the buttonhole in such manner that the closure is carried out quickly and easily, as well as allowing the use of fully recycled or recyclable materials.
[0011] The package comprises a film that completely covers the inner face of the laminar body and where the first strip is arranged between the inner face and the film and the second strip is joined to the film, thus the strips do not directly contact each other and avoid stains upon coming into contact with food. The film is made of a material which is suitable for being in contact with food and which is easily washable.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] As a complement to the description provided herein, and for the purpose of helping to make the features of the invention more readily understandable, in accordance with a preferred practical exemplary embodiment thereof, said description is accompanied by a set of drawings constituting an integral part of the same, which by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:
Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of a foldable package in an unfolded state.
Figure 2.- Shows a profile view of a foldable package in an intermediate folding state.
Figure 3.- Shows an elevation view of a foldable package in an unfolded state.
Figure 4.- Shows an elevation view of a foldable package in a folded state.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
[0014] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the reinforced package, in an open state, according to the present invention, where the package comprises a flexible laminar body (1) limited by an outer face (2) and an inner face (3). The laminar body (1) has a front sector (4) and a rear sector (5) partially joined by their edge (6) which limit a receptacle (7) intended to accommodate the partially open food that comprises an access opening (8) to the receptacle (7).
[0015] The laminar body (1) comprises a flap (9) that extends from the rear sector (5) and, in a closed state, closes the opening (8). The flap (9) comprises a first section (10) that extends from the opening (8) and a second section (11) that extends from the first section (10), where, in a closed state of the package, the second section (11) is folded over the first section (10) and both sections (10, 11) over the outer face (2) of the front sector (4).
[0016] The package comprises a first reinforcing strip (14) joined to the inner face (3) of the first section (10) and a second reinforcing strip (15) joined to the inner face (3) of the second section (11). The first strip (14) and the second strip (15) are made of cotton.
[0017] The package additionally comprises a first closure element (12) attached to the outer face (2) of the front sector (4) and a second closure element (13) partially attached to the outer face (2) of the first section (10), configured to join to the first closure element (12) in a folded state and maintain the closed state of the flap (9) over the front sector (4).
[0018] Figure 2 shows a profile view of the reinforced package, in an open state, according to the present invention, where the package comprises a film (19) that completely covers the inner face (3) of the laminar body (1) and where the first strip (14) is arranged between the inner face (3) and the film (19) and the second strip (15) is joined to the film (19). Preferably the film (19) is made of translucent thermoplastic polyurethane.
[0019] Figure 3 shows an elevation view of the reinforced package, in an unfolded state, according to the present invention, in which the first strip (14) is partially accommodated in the receptacle (7) and, in a folded state, it folds over itself at the height of the opening (8).
[0020] Thus, the first strip (14) comprises an upper sector (20) attached to the inner face (3) of the first section (10) and a lower sector (21) that extends from the upper sector (20) and is attached to the inner face (3) of the rear sector (5), not visible in the figure, remaining inside the receptacle (7). In this way, when the flap (9) is folded, the second strip (15) faces the upper sector (20) and both face the lower sector (21) on the outside of the receptacle (7) while the lower sector (21) is inside the receptacle (7).
[0021] Figure 4 shows an elevation view of a foldable package in a folded state, according to the present invention, where the second closure element (13) is a strip provided with a fixed section (16) attached to the first section (10) and a free section (17) attached to the fixed section (16) and provided with a buttonhole (18) and the first closure element (12) is a button configured to go through the buttonhole (18).
1. A reinforced food package, intended for the storage and transport of food where the
package comprises:
- a flexible laminar body (1) limited by an outer face (2) and an inner face (3), comprising
∘ a front sector (4) and a rear sector (5) partially joined by their edge (6) that limit a partially open receptacle (7) that is intended to accommodate the food and comprises an access opening (8) to the receptacle (7);
∘ a flap (9) that extends from the rear sector (5) and, in a closed state, closes the opening (8) and that comprises a first section (10) that extends from the opening (8) and a second section (11) that extends from the first section (10), where, in a closed state of the package, the second section (11) is folded over the first section (10) and both sections (10, 11) over the outer face (2) of the front sector (4);
- a first closure element (12) attached to the outer face (2) of the front sector (4);
- a second closure element (13) partially attached to the outer face (2) of the first section (10) configured to join to the first closure element (12) in a folded state and maintain the closed state of the flap (9) over the front sector (4);
characterized in that the package comprises- a first reinforcing strip (14) joined to the inner face (3) of the first section (10); and
- a second reinforcing strip (15) joined to the inner face (3) of the second section (11), which faces the first strip in a closed state.
2. The reinforced food package of claim 1, in which the first strip (14) is partially
accommodated in the receptacle (7) and, in a folded state, it folds over itself at
the height of the opening (8).
3. The reinforced food package of claim 1, in which the second closure element (13) is
a strip provided with a fixed section (16) attached to the first section (10) and
a free section (17) attached to the fixed section (16) and which is provided with
a buttonhole (18) and the first closure element (12) is a button configured to go
through the buttonhole (18).
4. The reinforced food package of claim 1, comprising a film (19) that completely covers
the inner face (3) of the laminar body (1) and where the first strip (14) is arranged
between the inner face (3) and the film (19) and the second strip (15) is joined to
the film (19).
5. The reinforced food package of claim 1, in which the first strip (14) and the second
strip (15) are made of cotton.