FIELD OF INVENTION

Embodiments of the present application illustrate a packing wrap and a method of packing products using the packing wrap. Specifically, the present disclosure is associated with reducing volume requirements for packaged products in shipment via usage of the packaging wrap that accommodates products of different sizes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, packaging of products that are ordered from e-commerce websites is performed using corrugated boxes, polyethylene pouches, folder cartons or paper envelopes, in which the product is packed and send to the consumers. However, these folding methods have different disadvantages. The corrugated box is generally of a fixed size and if the height of the product is less compared to the height of the corrugated box, then the packing will occupy more volumetric space during transit, which increases the cost of transportation. Since plastic is not an acceptable material for packing because of environmental issues, the use of polyethylene pouches is also not encouraged. Besides, the product safety is also not ensured in polyethylene pouches, due to the fact that there might be only a single layer for protection. Folder cartons and paper envelopes also face similar above-mentioned problems related to space occupancy and safety issues against possible damages.

Therefore, there is a long felt but unresolved need for a packing apparatus that can accommodate the height of the product as well as provide adequate safety to the product.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary of the subject matter in order to provide a basic understanding of some of the aspects of subject matter embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of the subject matter. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the embodiments or to delineate the scope of the subject matter. Its sole purpose to present some concepts of the subject matter in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. A corrugated product wrap disclosed herein addresses the need for a packing apparatus that can accommodate the height of the product as well as provide adequate safety to the product. The corrugated product wrap comprises a flute layer and a paper layer being combined to define a double layer of construction that accommodates a product within. The corrugated product wrap further comprises one or more creases positioned at a flap, wherein the creases provide flexibility to the corrugated product wrap to accommodate different heights of products. In an embodiment, the flute layer of the double layer provides cushioning and protection to the product packed inside the corrugated product wrap during transit. In an embodiment, the paper layer of the double layer is a combination of kraft and semi kraft paper that facilitates the corrugated product wrap to define a sustainable eco-friendly design.

In an embodiment, the one or more creases positioned at the flap comprise a central crease and an angular crease, wherein the central crease is positioned adjacent to the angular crease to define a ‘D’ shaped geometry. In an embodiment, when a user intents to pack a product of a height that is lesser than a predefined height, then the user folds the flap along the central crease to fold the corrugated product wrap, wherein the user packs the product substantially to the height of the product. In an embodiment, if the height of the product that needs to be packed is higher than the predefined height, then the user folds the flap along the angular crease so that the surface of the corrugated product wrap laterally expands to accommodate the height of the product to be packed inside.

The corrugated product wrap, or in other words, the 2 Ply corrugated product wrap or pillow wrap is made from recycled paper. This has a fluting liner “B” or “E” or “C” or “D” as one of the layers to give cushioning and complete protection to the product and prevent from any damages during transit. The corrugated product wrap is designed ergonomically by providing multiple creases at the center of the flap that helps in adjusting the height of the corrugated product wrap accordingly and hence to reduce the volumetric occupancy of the packing during transportation. For example, if a product height is less than it is folded from the central crease so that wrap takes the height of the product and hence reducing the empty space in the pack. If the product height is more, then the flap is folded from the angular crease so that product height is accommodated. These central and angular creases provide the flexibility while packing and shipping the product.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

The following drawings are illustrative of particular examples for enabling systems and methods of the present disclosure, are descriptive of some of the methods and mechanism, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The drawings are not to scale (unless so stated) and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description.

Figure 1 shows an unfolded view of the corrugated product wrap, in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 shows the central crease and the angular crease that are positioned at an opening section of the corrugated product wrap, in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 3A and 3B show a pasted form of the corrugated product wrap in a front and rear perspective view respectively, in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 4A and 4B show first and second mode of packing respectively, using the corrugated product wrap in an embodiment of the present invention.

Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and may represent both hardware components of the system. Further, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figure may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Throughout the drawings, it should be noted that like reference numbers are used to depict the same or similar elements, features, and structures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Exemplary embodiments now will be described. The disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey its scope to those skilled in the art. The terminology used in the detailed description of the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings is not intended to be limiting. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements.

It is to be noted, however, that the reference numerals used herein illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter, and are therefore, not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the subject matter may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

The specification may refer to “an”, “one” or “some” embodiment(s) in several locations. This does not necessarily imply that each such reference is to the same embodiment(s), or that the feature only applies to a single embodiment. Single features of different embodiments may also be combined to provide other embodiments.

As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless expressly stated otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “includes”, “comprises”, “including” and/or “comprising” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. Furthermore, “connected” or “coupled” as used herein may include operatively connected or coupled. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations and arrangements of one or more of the associated listed items.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

Figure 1 shows an unfolded view of the corrugated product wrap 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The corrugated product wrap 100 is, for example, made from 2 ply kraft/semi kraft paper with one of the layers having corrugation either “B Flute”, “C Flute”, “E Flute” or “D Flute”. The combination of flute layer and paper layer in the construction of the corrugated product wrap 100 along with these aforementioned design gives high mechanical strength to the packing that would not been possible when compared to single layer paper. The fluting layer provides cushioning and protection to the product packed inside the corrugated product wrap 100 during transit. The corrugated product wrap 100 comprises multiple creases 102 and 104 as further explained in Figure 2, at the top and bottom that makes the corrugated product wrap flexible to accommodate different heights of products, for example, up to 4 inches. The unique combination of flute layer and liner in the design of the corrugated product wrap 100 makes it absolute substitute to replace polyethylene bubble packs that are used for transit. This unique design of the corrugated product wrap 100 with combination of kraft and/or semi kraft paper makes the corrugated product wrap 100 a complete sustainable eco-friendly design.

The 2-ply corrugated product wrap 100 is designed as an e-commerce delivery pack that is configured to ship multiple types of products sold on an online platform, for example, Flipkart platform. The products include, for example, electronic products, health and beauty products, cosmetic products, fashion accessories, clothing’s, books, household products, etc. The corrugated product wrap 100 is made from, for example, 2 papers that are combined. The corrugated product wrap 100 comprises fluting in one of the layers that gives cushioning and protection to the product as shown in Figure 2. This combination of fluting above another layer of paper provides high bursting strength to the pack defined by the corrugated product wrap 100 when compared to a single paper with equivalent strength.

Figure 2 shows a central crease 102 and an angular crease 104 that are positioned at an opening section or the flap 106 of the corrugated product wrap 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The corrugated product wrap 100 comprises a flute layer and a paper layer being combined to define a double layer of construction that accommodates a product within. The corrugated product wrap 100 further comprises one or more creases 102 and 104 positioned at a flap 106, wherein the creases 102 and 104 provide flexibility to the corrugated product wrap 100 to accommodate different heights of products. The corrugated product wrap 100 as disclosed here comprises the central crease 102 and the angular crease 104. In an embodiment, the central crease 102 is positioned adjacent to the angular crease 104 to define a ‘D’ shaped geometry, as shown in Figure 2.

This design of the corrugated product wrap 100 helps in shipping and/or transportation of the product in a flexible pack, which otherwise would have been shipped in a corrugated box, which would result in increasing the volumetric occupancy of the product and hence the transportation cost. This design of the corrugated product wrap 100 that is made with corrugated kraft or semi- kraft paper helps to eradicate usage of plastic security bags/pouches and bubble wrap or dunnage during shipment. The fluting layer 108 with the unique shape provides adequate protection and cushioning to the product and hence usage of additional protective cushioning layer or product is not required during transit. This corrugated product wrap 100 is an eco- friendly option made from paper that can be easily recycled and helps to meet the sustainability goal to be plastic free.

Figures 3 A and 3B show a pasted form of the corrugated product wrap 100 in a front and rear perspective view respectively, in an embodiment of the present invention.

Specification: Paper GSM: 80 - 120 (Liner and Kraft)

Material: Kraft and Semi-kraft

Flutes: Design covers Flute E, D, B and C

Paper Bursting Factor Range: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28 and 32

2 Ply wrap dimension Range:

Length from: 100mm - 500mm Width from: 100mm - 500mm Height after formation - 25mm - 125mm

Figures 4A and 4B show first and second mode of packing respectively, using the corrugated product wrap 100 10 in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 4A, in a first mode of packing is when a user wants to pack a product of a height that is lesser than a predefined height, then the central crease 102 is selected as the line along which the corrugated product wrap 100 is folded. This way the user packs the product almost exactly to the height of the product. As shown in Figure 4A, in a second mode of packing, if the height of the product that needs to be packed is slightly higher than the predefined height, then the user needs to fold the flap 106 along the angular crease 104, so that the surface of the corrugated product wrap 100 laterally expands to accommodate the height of the product to be packed inside. In other words, if a product height is less than the predefined height, then the flap 106 is folded from the central crease 102 so that corrugated product wrap 100 accommodates the height of the product and reduces the empty space in the pack. If the product height is more, then the flap 106 is folded from the angular crease 104 so that product height is accommodated. These central and angular creases 102 and 104 provide the flexibility while packing and shipping the product.

Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. It is therefore, contemplated that such modifications can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention as defined.