Self-assemblable container for generic use and manufacturing method thereof
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B65D-006/14
B65D-006/24
B65D-090/08
B65D-021/032
B65D-021/036
출원번호
US-0184968
(2011-07-18)
등록번호
US-8794463
(2014-08-05)
우선권정보
CL-779-2010 (2010-06-22)
발명자
/ 주소
Rio Gonzalez, Juan José
Querol Puig, Santiago Antonio
출원인 / 주소
Rio Gonzalez, Juan José
대리인 / 주소
Ladas & Parry LLP
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초록▼
A self-assemblable container, manufactured from ecologic materials such as standard fiberboard, comprising as its main structural elements a bottom, two longitudinal sides and two transverse sides, all of a quadrangular shape and having cauterized perimetrical faces from obtaining the main structura
A self-assemblable container, manufactured from ecologic materials such as standard fiberboard, comprising as its main structural elements a bottom, two longitudinal sides and two transverse sides, all of a quadrangular shape and having cauterized perimetrical faces from obtaining the main structural elements by a perimetrical laser cutting process, the main structural elements being assembled together by the insertion of flexible tabs into receiving slots, the sides of two main structural elements which in the assembled container are adjacent each other having one or the other so as to correspond, wherein the container may further comprise an antisagging brace, a lid and/or two transverse laths.
대표청구항▼
1. Self-assemblable container that comprises the following main structural elements: a bottom,two longitudinal or larger sides, andtwo transverse or shorter sides,said main structural elements having a quadrangular shape, and being made of original medium-density or high-density fiberboard, wherein
1. Self-assemblable container that comprises the following main structural elements: a bottom,two longitudinal or larger sides, andtwo transverse or shorter sides,said main structural elements having a quadrangular shape, and being made of original medium-density or high-density fiberboard, wherein the perimetrical faces of the structural elements of the selfassemblable container are cauterized to provide a supplementary seal against moisture penetration within the structural elements, wherein a first main structural elements comprises, on a side adjacent to a second corresponding main structural element, either tensile resistant flexible tabs or receiving slots, the second corresponding main structural element on said side adjacent to the first main structural element respectively comprising the other of slots or tensile resistant flexible tabs, the main structural elements being assembled together by the introduction of the tensile resistant flexible tabs into the receiving slotswherein the main structural elements comprise an outer edge and the tensile resistant flexible tabs have an outer face or surface, and wherein the tensile resistant flexible tabs are selected from the group consisting of:a rigid rectangular projection and a flexible area, the flexible area delimited by two cuts, wherein the first of these cuts generates a triangular hollow out wherein a first portion of said first cut initiates at the outer face of the flexible tab and is perpendicular thereto, separating the flexible area from the rigid rectangular projection, wherein the second cut initiates at the outer edge of the main structural element and runs parallel to a second portion of said first cut and separated therefrom at a distance taking a direction which is slanted with respect to the outer edge of the main structural element and toward the interior of the main structural element, anda flexible double tab configured in the shape of a blunted point arrow body with a blunted point arrowhead oriented towards the outside of the main structural element and an arrow base perpendicular to the outer edge of the main structural element, the base of the arrow body prolonged towards the interior of the main structural element by two cuts parallel to each other, and a “V” shaped cut at a central axis of the flexible double tab with the open area of the “V” centered on the outer face of the flexible double tab and the opposite vertex of the “V” oriented inwards of the main structural element, creating a triangular hollow out. 2. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein the rigid rectangular projection has a chamfer to help in the positioning of the rigid rectangular projection in the receiving slot. 3. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein the flexible area comprises a chamfer which precedes a triangular fluke which laterally and outwardly stands out for retaining the flexible area in the receiving slot. 4. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein a first main structural element further comprises, on a side adjacent to a second corresponding main structural element, either blocking lugs or slots, the second corresponding main structural element respectively comprising the other of slots or blocking lugs on said side adjacent to the first main structural element, the blocking lugs being inserted into the corresponding slots to improve the structural stiffness of the self-assemblable container. 5. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein it further comprises a blocking and bracing system applied against the upper part of longitudinal sides to prevent outward sagging due to the pressure that the contents of the self-assemblable container may apply from within against the sides of the self-assemblable container. 6. Self-assemblable container according to claim 5, wherein the blocking and bracing system consists of an antisagging brace that is pressure fitted to the upper edges of the longitudinal sides by means of projecting lugs located on these longitudinal sides that in a manner of male parts are lodged in the receiving slots contained in the smaller edges of the antisagging brace in two variants, the first variant being for use in cases where the self-assemblable container is provided with recesses made on the upper edges of the longitudinal sides for visioning and/or refrigeration of the container interior, and the second variant being for use in cases where the longitudinal sides are not provided with said recesses on their upper edges, thereby imparting the aspect of an airtight container that does not allow viewing the products contained within. 7. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein it further comprises a lid that is pressure fitted over the finished self-assemblable container, said lid being secured by alignment of standing out lugs made on the upper edges of the longitudinal and transverse sides of the container into receiving slots (made for that purpose in the perimeter of said lid, thereby blocking the lid and, in addition, providing structural strength to the finished assembly, covering the container's top, and serving also as a blocking and bracing system. 8. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein it further comprises an additional support system consisting of two transverse laths located along the upper perimeter of the transverse sides, providing as well support for the longitudinal sides of the finished self-assemblable container. 9. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein the shorter and larger sides have an upper edge from which flaps stand out for blocking and vertically stacking one self-assemblable container on top of another. 10. Self-assemblable container according to claim 9, wherein it comprises two flaps on each shorter side and two flaps on each larger side. 11. Self-assemblable container according to claim 9, wherein the shorter and larger sides have a lower edge with recesses arranged to lodge the flaps of another similar container placed below, and the bottom of the container comprises slots corresponding with said recesses arranged to receive the flaps of said similar self-assemblable container placed below, thereby blocking one self-assemblable container on top of the other. 12. Self-assemblable container according to claim 11, wherein it comprises semicircular recesses on each larger side arranged to lodge the flaps when a self-assemblable container is placed on top of another similar container, blocking horizontal displacements thereof. 13. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein it further comprises a recess on the longitudinal sides that delimits an area on the longitudinal sides of the self-assemblable container for visioning or ventilating the contents of the selfassemblable container. 14. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein it further comprises an orifice on the transverse sides of the container arranged to perform the function of a handhold for transporting the container. 15. Method of manufacturing the structural elements of a self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein the structural elements are selected from the group comprising a bottom, two longitudinal sides, two transverse sides and a lid, wherein said method comprises the step of laser cutting said structural elements from original medium-density or high-density fiberboard, for providing a cauterization to the perimetrical faces of the structural elements and thus imparting a supplementary seal against moisture penetration to said structural elements. 16. Method according to claim 15, wherein it further comprises selecting said structural elements from the group consisting of an anti sagging brace and transverse laths. 17. Method according to claim 15, wherein prior to said laser cutting step it further comprises the step of gluing onto the original boards pre-printed recycled paper that contains required designs. 18. Method according to claim 17, wherein natural, ecologic and biodegradable glues are used in the gluing step. 19. Method according to claim 1, wherein it further comprises the step of making engravings on the surface of the structural elements. 20. Method according to claim 19, wherein the engraving step is simultaneous with the laser cutting step. 21. Self-assemblable container according to claim 1, wherein the flexible double tabs are configured with respective rounded chamfers at the outer corners of the outer face to help in the correct positioning of the flexible double tabs in the receiving slots. 22. Self-assemblable container according to claim 21, wherein the chamfers end in two triangular flukes that stand out laterally from the flexible double tabs for acting as a retaining or non-return element once the flexible double tabs are inserted through the receiving slots.
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