METHOD, MACHINE AND DEVICES FOR PRODUCING FLEXIBLE 3D PACKAGING, BY MEANS OF FOLDING A FLAP ON ITSELF

Abstract

Procedures and devices to transform three dimensional flexible sealed containers of at least two faces or sides and which in their interior contain at least one fluid and, optionally or complementarily, solid or solids, granulates or powders, by folding at least once over itself, towards at least one direction: at least part of at least one flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) over at least part of another part of the same flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), alongside with also previously and/or posteriously there will be a seal of at least one part by at least one face or side of the flap/triangular body (36) or strip (37) generated and/or being this one folded at least once over itself.

This system supposes improvements regarding the inalterability of the container, economic and ecological considerations by not having to cut the flaps or triangular shapes, keeping it intact, without fissures or tearings in the initial container body, transformed in 3D.

At the same time, the following advantages are important:

by guaranteeing the conservation and useful life of the container without porousness or leaks, from the moment of the 3D transformation until its later opening and consumption of the product contained within.

by not requiring any sort of adhesive or contact glue to attach or fold the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37).

by impeding that the Production Facility generates any defective container transformed in 3D.

by having the invention containers be more stable because the support face or side is wider and more consistent, having at least part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) as a support surface in the base.

Claims

1-99. (canceled)

100. Process to transform a flexible container, a container provided with at least two faces that delimit an interior enclosure, and which in turn said faces are delimited by a perimeter exterior contour defined by at least one perimeter side, and/or by less a sealing line or fold that closes the container partially or in its entirety, in which the container houses at least one fluid and optionally or in addition can house at least one solid or solids, granular or powdery, where the process is characterized by which comprises the following stages: pressing, for example, in the direction of the interior of the container, using at least one impact body (6) [or, for example, by means of a thrust mode as directed air] on/against/with/between/at less a section [or, also, for example, against/with/between/in the intermediate zone, partial zone, complete zone] of at least one peripheral side or zone of two perimeter lateral sides contiguous with one end or vertex; or, vice versa, the perimeter lateral side is the one that hits on/against/with/between/in the impact body (6) or, but also, in any case being in movement both the initial container and the impact body (6): so that section of the fluid is displaced towards the contour of the container, increasing the pressure inside the container, as well as producing a local inflation effect, obtaining: at least one support face or additional face in the area of the container impacted by the impact body which allows the container to stand as well as modify the geometric configuration of the container, and at least one flap or triangular body (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) contiguous with the supporting face (or additional face) and formed by section of at least two faces of the container; Folding, bending or joining, by a mechanical, pushing or air-directed mode, at least once towards at least one direction and/or to (or on) itself: at least section of at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) [or at least section of a flap or triangular body] towards at least section of at least another section of the same flap (36)/triangular body (36) [or at least section of the flap or triangular body]. Furthermore at least section of these two sections of at least one triangular flap/body (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) may be, for example: superimposed in parallel or with some degree of rotation to one side or the other, as well as also folding or bending at least once the triangular flap (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) on itself, for example, rectilinearly, obliquely or semicircular convex/concave; obtaining: at least a section of at least one section of at least two sections or halves of at least one triangular flap (or at least section of at least one flap or triangular body), which will be folded or folded at least one once towards at least one direction and towards (or over) at least section of another section of the same or another flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least section of it or another triangular body/flap), and an edge or fold generated at the intersection of at least two sections or halves of at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least section of the flap or triangular body), where the package is going to keep the container permanently watertight without pores or leaks.

101. Process to transform a flexible container, according to claim 4, where the process is characterized by which comprises the following stages: wherein the container houses at least one fluid and in addition solids, granules or powders, wherein the method is characterized as it comprises the following steps: First Stage: press in the direction of the interior of the container [preferably, from the top of the container when standing vertically, because this area is free, for example, of solids] using at least one body of impact (6) [or, for example, by pushing such as directed air] on/against/with/between/in at least one section [or, also but, for example, against/with/between/in the intermediate zone, partial zone, complete zone] of at least one peripheral side or zone of two perimeter lateral sides contiguous with one end or vertex [for example, located in the upper section of the container; or, vice versa, the perimeter lateral side is the one that hits on/against/with/between/in the impact body (6) or, but also, in any of the cases being in movement both the initial container and the impact body (6): so that section of the fluid is displaced towards the contour of the container, increasing the pressure inside the container, as well as producing a local inflation effect, obtaining: at least one support face or additional face in the area of the container impacted by the impact body which allows the container to stand stably as well as, in turn, modify the geometric configuration of the container, and at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) [or at least section of at least one flap or triangular body] contiguous with the support face and formed by at least two sides of the container, and Second stage: By folding, bending or joining, by a mechanical, pushing or air-directed mode, at least once to at least one direction and/or to (or on) itself: at least section of at least a flap (36)/triangular body (36) [or at least section of a flap or triangular body] towards at least a section of at least another section of the same or another flap (36)/triangular body (36) [or less section of the flap or triangular body]. Furthermore at least section of these two sections of at least one triangular flap/body (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) may be, for example: superimposed in parallel or with some degree of rotation to one side or the other, as well as also folding or bending at least once the triangular flap (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) on itself, for example, rectilinearly, obliquely or semicircular convex/concave; getting: at least one section of at least a section of at least two sections or halves of at least one triangular flap (or at least section of at least one flap or triangular body), which will be folded or folded at least one once towards at least one direction and towards (or over) at least section of another section of the same or another flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least section of it or another triangular body/flap), and an edge or fold generated at the intersection of at least two sections or halves of at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least section of the flap or triangular body), where the package is going to keep permanently watertight without pores or leaks. Third Stage: followed, immediately, by a way of flipping the container that is, preferably, upright, the container will be rotated 180 degrees (or approximately) on itself so that, on the one hand, the solids packed inside the container fall downwards due to the gravitational effect and, on the other hand, at least one of the perimeter lateral sides (which previously, for example, was located in the lower section of the container) turns towards, for example, the upper section of the container. Fourth step: on at least one perimeter that is now located at the top of the container, steps one, two and three described above in this procedure are going to be repeated.

102. Process to improve other procedures for the production of containers of three-dimensional configuration, which are manufactured with flexible materials; wherein the method comprises the following steps: generating a container body starting, for example, from the film in coil, sealing media, by means of at least one mode of heat source, and generation media of at least one flap/triangular body (36) (or at least section of a flap or triangular body) or strip (37); wherein the method is characterized by the following: By folding, bending or joining, by a mechanical, push or air-directed mode, at least once to at least one direction and/or to (or on) itself: at least section of at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) [or at least section of a flap or triangular body] towards at least section of at least another section of the same or another flap (36)/triangular body (36) [or at least section of the flap or triangular body]. Furthermore at least section of these two sections of at least one triangular flap/body (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) may be, for example: superimposed in parallel or with some degree of rotation to one side or the other, as well as folding or bending at least once the triangular flap (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) on itself, for example, rectilinearly, obliquely or semicircular convex/concave; getting: at least one section of at least a section of at least two sections or halves of at least one triangular flap (or at least section of at least one flap or triangular body), which will be folded or folded at least one once towards at least one direction and towards (or over) at least section of another section of the same or another flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least section of it or another triangular body/flap), and an edge or fold generated at the intersection of at least two sections or halves of at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least section of the flap or triangular body), and a container transformed with at least one area or with at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least a section of the flap or triangular body), wherein at least a section of at least a section of the less a triangular flap (or at least section of the flap or triangular body) is folded or folded at least once to at least one direction or to (or on) at least a section of at least another section of at least the same or another triangular flap (or at least section of it or another flap or triangular body), where the container is to be permanently sealed without pores or leaks.

103. Procedure according to any one of claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized by that prior to the folding, bending or joining step at least once to at least one direction or/and towards (or over) itself of at least part of at least one flap/triangular body [or at least part of a flap or triangular body] towards at least part of at least another part of the same flap/triangular body [or at least part of the flap or triangular body]: it is to be sealed, by means of a way such as for example a heat source (such as that of a resistor, laser or ultrasound), at least once [for example, with at least one welding line (2a; 2b; 2ae; 2be) which may be, for example, rectilinear, semicircular concave/convex or oblique] by at least part of at least one face or side of at least one flap/triangular body (or at least part of one flap/triangular body); thus obtaining: at least one welding line that will keep at least one of the supporting faces or additional face permanently stable, and at least one more rigid and stable flap/triangular body (or of at least part of at least one flap/triangular body), if after it has been folded or bent at least once over itself.

104. Procedure according to claims 1, 2, 3 characterized by additionally incorporating [since that at least, as minimum: at least part of the flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least part of the flap/triangular body) is folded or bent at least once towards one direction or/and towards (or over) itself or towards at least part of another part of it flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least part of the flap/triangular body), the step of: sealing {by means of a way such as that of a heat source such as that of a resistor or ultrasound and, for example, with at least one welding line (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) which may be, for example, parallel, perpendicular or oblique, as well as may also be, for example, rectilinear, oblique or semicircular concave/convex}, at least once by at least part of at least a face or side (preferably the outer face or side) of at least one of the parts (either the part that is folded or bent, or the part that at least part of it is in contact with the intersection area between the flap and the container body) of at least two parts or halves of at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or of at least part of the flap/triangular body); to, thus, keep permanently stable: at least one of the supporting generated faces or additional face, and at least one part of at least two parts of the flap (36) (or triangular body) folded or bent at least once over itself, thus obtaining: the permanent positioning of the flap (or triangular body) towards the body of the container or towards at least one of the adjacent faces (for example: a, b), in which, in addition, at least part of this flap (or triangular body) will also be making contact (although, in some cases, may not be in contact) permanently with at least one of the adjacent sides of the container, and an edge {generated at the intersection of at least two parts or halves of at least one flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least part of the flap/triangular body), in which at least part of at least one part or half is folded or bent at least once towards at least one direction with respect to (or over) at least part of at least another part of the same or another flap (36)/triangular body (36) (or at least part of it or another flap or triangular body)} better shaped and delimited, as well as more rigid or consistent, especially, if it is sealed on at least part of at least one face or side of this edge (c) (or intersection area).

105. Procedure according to any of claim 1, 2 or 3 characterized by additionally incorporating the step of: adhering or gluing, by means of an adhesive or gluing method as a contact glue or a heat strip, at least once on at least one side of at least part of at least a part of at least one flap/triangular body (36) or strip (37) on at least part of at least another part of the same flap/triangular body (36) or strip (37), in which both parts are folded or bent at least once over each other.

106. A device, in machines which transform initial flexible containers in three-dimensional containers, being those flexible containers initially endowed with: at least two sides which limit an interior area, and which, at the same time, are limited by a perimetral external surrounding defined by at least one perimetral side, and at least one line of sealing or folding which closes the container, in which the container holds at least one fluid and, optionally or complementarily, may hold one solid or different types of solids, granulates or powdered; as can also be, in filling and sealing machines of flexible containers, which comprises: means of generation of container bodies starting from coiled film, at least one device with jaws or clamps or a set of two parallel jaws, claws or clamps with which the initial container is sealed and cut, sideways and horizontally (above and below) in at least two sides or faces, at least one device that generates at least one flap (or triangular shape) or strip (generated by sealing and cutting the flap/triangular shape) in a flexible container; where the device in whichever of the machines is characterized for containing: at least one device, through which there is at least one way of folding: destined to put together at least once, towards at least one direction, at least one part of one flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) over at least part of, at least, another part of the same flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), in which besides, they can be, for example: superposed in parallel or with some degree of rotation towards one side or the other, alongside with also being able to fold at least once, the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) over itself, for example, in a straight line, an oblique one, or semicircular convex/concave manner.

107. A device, according to claim 7 which is characterized for its containing of at least one method of adhesion or fixation to keep united at least one part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (38) over at least part of the other part of the same flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) as, for example: at least one welding system, through a heat source, to seal at least once, the side of at least part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (38) which is folded at least once, over at least part of another part of the same flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (38).

108. A device according to claims 7 and 8 which is characterized by it containing in at least one of the lateral sides or faces {which will enter into contact with the flaps/triangular shapes (36) or stripes (37), when these are generated} of an impact body (6) or/and of a zipper jaw (8); at least one hollow-slot (42) and one cavity {laid out, every time, for one single flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)} destined to introduce, at least, two folded parts at least once over themselves in the flap (36) or strip (37) ; alongside with, pushing at least part of the flap (36) or strip (37) toward the cavity and crossing the hollow-slot (42) so as to introduce at least two folded parts at least once above themselves in the flap (36) or in the strip (37): we also have at least one stylet (46) in a horizontal or diagonal position {activated through a mode of movement such as, for example, that of at least one linear cylinder (9) or rotating one, which, besides, can be in part or in full located or fixated in or out of the body of impact (6) alongside with the zipper jaw (8)}, which will be fixated in or out in at least one of the lateral sides or faces {which will enter into contact with the flaps/triangular shapes (36) or strips (37), when these are generated} in, precisely, the impact body (6) or/and the zipper jaw (8) which does not contain or is not fixated in the slot-hollow and the cavity. At the same time, there is at least one system of adhesion or fixation as for example, that of at least one welding system using a source of heat as, for example, a resistance or ultrasounds, fixated within the cavity: destined to seal {activated with a means of displacement as that of at least one lineal cylinder (9) or rotative, and from which also, a part or the entirety of the cylinder may be located or fixated outside or inside the impact body (6) or the zipper jaw (8)} at least one, two or more times in at least one of the sides of at least part of the edge (c) or/and the zone next to the edge (d) of the flap/triangular piece (36) or strip (37) which is folded at least in part of two parts over itself within the cavity. On the other hand, optionally, there can be at least one, two or moresystems of adhesion and fixation such as, for example, at least one welding system (placed, every time, for a flap/triangular FIG. 36) or strip (37)} using a source of heat, such as, for example, a resistance, laser or ultrasound, which could be fixated in at least one of the lateral sides (which will enter in contact with at least one of the sides of the flap/triangular FIG. 36) or stripe (37) when these are generated} of the impact body (6) or/and the zipper jaw (8): destined to seal (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) at least one, two or more times by at least one face of the flap/triangular FIG. 36) or strip (37) before the flap/triangular FIG. 36) or the strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself.

109. A device according to claim 9 which is characterized for the hollow-slot being able to have a closing and opening system such as, for example, a mobile trapdoor (43) which opens and closes alternatively {activated through a displacement mode such as, for example, at least one linear or rotation cylinder (16)}, fixated in at least one of the lateral sides of the impact body (6) or/and the zipper jaw (8): destined to open and close so as to ease, on one side, the expulsion towards the body of packaged content in the container which could have remained between both faces of the flap (or triangular body) in the moment of having been generated, and, on the other hand, to serve as supporting surface for the welding system such as, for example, a resistance or ultrasounds, so that in this way, it can be sealed in the lower part of the flap (or triangular shape) before being folded at least once over itself.

110. A device in accordance with claims 7 and 8 which is characterized for it comprising at least one, two or more systems of adhesion or fixation as for example, at least one welding system {disposed, each time, for one flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)}, through a heat source, as, for example, a resistance, lasers or ultrasounds, which may be fixated in at least one of the lateral faces {which shall enter in contact with at least one of the faces of the flap/triangular shapes or strip (37), when this is generated} of the body of impact (6) or/and the zipper jaw (8) destined to seal, on one side, optionally and before the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself: at least once, twice or more times (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) by at least one side of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), in such a manner that it would ease, afterwards, that the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) folds itself, precisely by at least one, whichever from the welding lines (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) which have been tried to be undertaken, and, on the other hand, after the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself, at least seal one, two or more times (2ac, 2bc, 2ad, 2bd) by at least one face of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) in at least one part of the edge (c) {generated when folding at least once the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)} or/and the contiguous and separated zone (d) of this edge (c), in such manner that it will make the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) permanently stay folded at least once upon itself; alongside with in at least one of the lateral sides {which will enter into contact with the flaps/triangular shapes (36) or strips (37), when these are generated} of the impact body (6) or/and the zipper jaw (8): there is a kind of push system disposed thereby, such as, for example, at least a stylet (44, 45 FIG. 4) {activated by a motion mode such as, for example, at least one linear cylinder (9) or rotating cylinder (16 FIG. 4)} disposed, every time, for one single flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) and which, besides, will be positioned from within {without outstanding towards the outside, in order to allow for the impact body (6) and the zipper jaw (8) to come together} when the stylet (44, 45) is not activated: with the goal of pushing downwards at least one part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), and that besides, part or the entirety of the cylinder can be placed or fixated on the outside or the inside of both the impact body (6) as well as the zipper jaw (8)} so as to make them fold upon themselves: at least one part of the flap/triangular body (36) or strip (37) over at least part of another part of the same flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37). On the other hand, in case of not having sealed at least once the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), before whichever of these are folded at least once upon themselves, there can also be fixations on at least one of the lateral faces {which will enter in contact with at least one of the faces of the flaps/triangular shapes or strips (37), when generated} from the impact body (6) or/and the zipper jaw (8): at least one mode of blocking system as, for example, a hook {actioned through a movement mode as, for example, a lineal or rotating cylinder}, so as to catch it in the height requiredbefore foldingat least part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37): destined to facilitate and make possible that the flap/triangular shape (36) and strip (37) can later be folded precisely along the line or zone in which at least one hook is holding or blocking.

111. A device according to claims 7 and 8 which is characterized for it comprising a system for the flap/triangular shape or strip folds towards at least one side, and then it can fold upon itself at least once: by dividing in at least two pieces or units of the impact body (6) and/or the zipper claw (8) {in case of a triple or quadruple set, the body of impact (6) is going to be divided in at least three units or pieces because it has on two of its sides a zipper claw (8)}, in which at least one of the pieces or units of the upper part is mobile and independent of the other {activated in a way such as, for example, a linear cylinder or unit of linear displacement which can also be fixated to the lateral faces or sides, or the base side in which the flap or strip does not enter into contact with them}, in such a way that at least one of these units is going to be able to move, for example, sideways or up and down: destined, in first instance, to fold towards at least one side of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) and, in a second instance, fold the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) at least once upon itself {through a push method such as, for example, a stylet (44), rotating rod (45) or guillotine (moving up to down) fixed in at least one of the sides (it is most optimized in the base face or side, or the lateral side which enters in contact with the flaps/triangular shapes (36) or strips (37) of the impact body (6) and/or the zipper jaw (8)}; alongside with also sealing {previously and/or afterwards, the fold upon itself from the flap (36) or strip (37)} at least oce with a welding line (they may be, for example: straight line, diagonal, oblique, semicircular, concave or convex, in zig-zag or in two or more directions), at least one part of the flap (36) or strip (37) that has not been yet folded, or folded upon itself.

112. A Device in concordance with claims 7 to 11 which is characterized for its comprising a device, optionally from sealing or sealing and cut of flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) which stays loose once it has been folded at least once upon itself, endowed with: at least one system of adhesion and fixation as, for example, contact tails or at least one system of welding (through a heat source such as, for example, a resistance, to seal at least once, with at least one welding line, at least part of at least one face or side of the flap/triangular shape (36) or loose strip (37)} or/and a system of cut/cauterization {by means of a cutting mode such as a knife to totally cut it or at least in part, the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) which may be loose}, disposed for the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) that ends up loose after having been folded at least once over itself. Besides, they may be fixed, for example: in at least one of the side faces {which will enter in contact with at least one of the faces of the flap/triangular shapes or strip (37), when the latter is generated} or in the cavity (42) of both the impact body (6) or/and a zipper jaw (8).

113. A Device, with a machine to transform flexible initial containers into three-dimensional containers, in concordance with claims 7, the device being characterized in that it additionally comprises: at least one support, at least one sensor destined to detect the initial container or the container initially introduced in the machine, and at least one mobile impact body (6) [activated by linear movement means (9) or/and rotating] or/and immobile (FIG. 2): with the goal to press in one, two or more lateral directions of the perimeter external contour, in at least one part of at least one or more lateral sides in the perimeter to generate at least one flap/triangular shape or strip (37) and, at least one sealing jaw or clamp (8) or sealing and cut (8) system, activated by linear movement methods (9) or/and rotating ones, with the ends of sealing or sealing and cutting, with a cut method such as the use of a blade, on one or more of the sides and/or in art of the external perimetral or lateral contour, of at least part of at least one of said flaps (or triangular shape) or strip (37) in which the sealing claws (8) have at least one mode of heat source, to keep the support face or additional generated face or side permanently, where the machine is characterized for its having at least one, two or more systems of attachment or fixation as for example, that of at least one system of welding {disposed, every time, for one flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)}, by means of a source of heat as for example, that of a resistance, laser or ultrasounds, which may be fixed, for example, in at least one of the lateral faces {which will enter in contact with at least one of the faces of the cover/triangular shapes or strips (37), when generated} on the impact body (6) or/and a zipper jaw (8): with the goals of sealing, on one side, optionally and before the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself: at least once, twice or more times (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) by at least one side of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), in such a manner that it would ease, afterwards, that the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) folds itself, precisely by at least one, whichever from the welding lines (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) which have been tried to be undertaken, and, on the other hand, after the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself, at least sealing one, two or more times (2ac, 2bc, 2ad, 2bd) by at least one face of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) in at least part of the edge (c) {generated when folding at least once the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)} or/and the contiguous area (d) of this edge (c), in such manner that it will make the flap/triangular shape (36) or the strip (37) to maintain itself in place permanently folded at least once upon itself.

114. Device, in filling and sealing machines and packaging of flexible containers, in concordance with claim 7, characterized in that it additionally comprises: at least one, two or more systems of adhesion or fixation as for example, that of at least one system of welding {disposed, every time, for a flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)}, by means of a source of heat such as, for example, a resistance, laser or ultrasounds, which may be fixated, for example, in at least one of the lateral faces {those which will enter in contact with at least one of the faces of the flap/triangular shapes or strips (37), when these are generated} of a body of impact (6) and/or a zipper jaw (8): destined to adhere or seal, on one side, optionally and before the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself: at least once, twice or more times (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) by at least one side of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), in such a manner that it would ease, afterwards, that the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) folds itself, precisely by at least one, whichever from the welding lines (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) which have been tried to be undertaken, and, on the other hand, after the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself, at least sealing one, two or more times (2ac, 2bc, 2ad, 2bd) by at least one face of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) in at least part of the edge (c) {generated when folding at least once the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)} or/and the contiguous area (d) of this edge (c), in such manner that it will make the flap/triangular shape (36) or the strip (37) to maintain itself in place permanently folded at least once upon itself.

115. Device, according to any one of claims 13-14, characterized by a device of folding at least once over itself of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) of a flexible container, endowed with: at least one hollow-slot (42) and a cavity in at least one of the lateral sides of the impact body (6) and/or the zipper jaw (8): destined to introduce at least two pieces, folded upon themselves at least once in the flap (36) or strip (37), alongside with the hollow-slot, through a closure that opens and closes, it can have a trapdoor fixated (43) {activated by a mode of displacement such as, at least, one linear or rotating cylinder (16)}, and at least one stylet (46) {activated by means of a movement such as, at least, a linear cylinder (9) or rotating cylinder, in which besides of part or an entirety of the cylinder may be located or fixated outside or inside either the body of impact (6) or the zipper jaw (8)}: destined to push at least part of the flap (36) or strip (37) toward the cavity and crossing the hollow-slot (42) so as to at least introduce two folded pieces at least once over themselves in the flap (36) or strip (37), which will be fixed by, for example, in a horizontal or diagonal position and within or outside of at least one of the lateral faces of the body of impact (6) and/or the zipper jaw (8) which may be absent or fixing the hollow-slot and the cavity.

116. Device, according to any one of claims 13-14, characterized by it comprising a device for folding at least once upon itself in the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) of a flexible container, endowed with: at least one, two or more systems of adhesion and fixation such as, for example, those of at least one welding system: destined to adhere or seal, optionally and before the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) be it folded at least once over itself: at least one, two or more times (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) for at least one face of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) in such a way that it will afterwards make possible that the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded, precisely, for at least one of whichever from the welding lines (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) which have been undertaken, at least one way of pushing in a system such as, for example, a stylet (44) or turning rod (45) {activated by a displacement mode such as for example, that of at least one linear cylinder (9) or/and spinning cylinder (16)} fixated in one of the lateral faces of the body of impact (6) or/and the zipper claw (8) which is positioned from within {without outstanding towards the outside, to allow the impact body (6) and the closing jaw (8) to be put together} when not activated: destined to push down at least part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) so as to have folded upon itself at least one part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) over at least part of another part of the same flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), and at least one system of adhesion and fixation such as for example, that of at least one welding system, once the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) has been folded at least once upon itself, so as to thereby seal or attach at least one, two or more times (2ac, 2bc, 2ad, 2bd) by at least one face of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) in at least part of the edge (c) {generated when folding at least once the fold/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)} or/and the zone next to and separate (d) of this edge (c), in such a manner that it will make the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) permanently stuck or folded at least once over itself.

117. Device, according to any one of claims 13-14, characterized by it comprising for it having a system for the flap/triangular shape or strip of a flexible container is folded at least towards one side and afterwards, it folds at least one time over itself, endowed with: at least one, two or more systems of adhesion and fixation such as for example, one welding system: destined to attach or seal, optionally and before the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) is folded at least once upon itself: at least one, two or more times (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) by at least one face of the flap/triangular body (36) or strip (37) in such a way that it will afterwards facilitate that the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) folds itself, precisely, for at least one of whichever of the weld lines (2a, 2b, 2ae, 2be) which may have been wanted to perform, at least the body of impact (6) or/and the zipper jaw (8) divided in at least two pieces or units {or at least in three units when the impact body (6) has on both sides a zipper jaw (8)}, in which at least one of these will be mobile and will move {actioned through a mechanical method such as a linear cylinder or linear transaction unit} towards at least one of its sides: destined to fold at least one flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37). at least one way of a push system such as, for example, a stylet(44), rotating rod (45) or guillotine (moving up to down) {activated both through a moving mode as, for example, at least one lineal cylinder (9) or/and rotating (16 FIG. 4)} fixated in the base face or side or the lateral side of the piece or unit in the upper section of the impact body (6) and/or the zipper jaw (8), which is positioned from inside {without emerging toward the outside, to allow the impact body (6) and the zipper jaw (8) to go together} when it is not actioned: destined to push downwards at least part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), so as to make them fold upon themselves in at least one part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) over at least part of the other part of the same flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37), and at least one system of attachment or fixation as for example, that of at least one welding system, once that the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) has been folded at least one time upon itself, so as to seal or attach at least one, two or more times (2ac, 2bc, 2ad, 2bd) by at least one face of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) in at least part of the edge (c) {generated when folding at least once the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37)} or/and the next and separate zone (d) of this edge (c), in such manner that it will make the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) keep itself folded at least once over itself.

118. Device, according to any one of claims 7-8, characterized by it being comprised of a device, optionally, for sealing or for sealing and cutting the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) which is loose once it has been folded at least once upon itself, endowed with: at least one system of attachment or fixation as, for example, that of at least one welding system {via a source of heat such as a resistance, to seal at least once with at least one welding line and at least part of at least one face of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) which is loose} or/and cut/cauterizing system {through a way of cutting such as a blade to cut the entirety or at least part of the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) which is loose}, disposed for the flap/triangular shape {36} or strip (37) which is loose after having been folded at least once upon itself. Besides, they may be fixed, for example: in at least one of the lateral sides {those which will enter in contact with the flaps/triagular shape or flap (37), whenever it is generated} or in the cavity (42) of both the impact body (6) or/and a zipper jaw (8).

119. Device, accordance to any one of claims 13, characterized with the bodies of impact (6) and zipper jaws (8) being selected from among: a double set, which comprises a zipper jaw (8) aligned (or which aligns itself) with an impact body (6); a triple set, which contains two zipper jaws (8) aligned (or which align themselves) with an impact body (6) located in the center, and a quadruple set, which contains two zipper jaws (8) aligned (or which align themselves) with two impact bodies (6) located in the center.

120. Device, according to any one of claims 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, characterized for its comprising of additionally a trapdoor (10) activated by lineal and/or rotating motion means, destined to being positioned and getting away under the starting container or the holding clamp (3), so as to serve as a support base for the initial container before it being transformed, and it also comprises means of displacement in the height of the trapdoor destined to regulate the height of the blueprint and locating the initial container in the precise height required, so that the holding clamps (3) hold the initial container by the middle zone, on the extreme sides or in the zone not next to the lateral perimeter side in which flaps originate.

121. Flexible container, characterized by being obtainable through the procedure described in claims 1 to 6, or using the device described in claims 7 to 21.

122. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it comprising a container body similar to a basket (FIG. 6) with at least just two flaps (triangular shapes) manipulated from below, being those: folded at least once over each other in at least one direction and/or at least one lateral side, and, also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side: the edge (c) and/or the contiguous zone (d) to the previous edge.

123. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by int comprising a container body in a shape similar to a basket (FIG. 6) with at least two flaps (or triangular shapes) manipulated in the lower side, being two or at least one of these, sealed and cut, making a strip (37) that arches toward the lateral side.

124. Flexible container in compliance with claim 24, characterized for it comprising additionally in both or at least one strip (37): at least the fold of at least once over themselves toward at least one direction or/and at least one lateral side and, also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side of the edge (c) and/pr the contiguous zone (d) of the previous edge.

125. Flexible container in compliance with claims 23 or [24 and 25] characterized by it comprising, additionally, before the folding of the flap (36) or strip (37) at least once over itself, at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side: the zone of intersection of one or two flaps and the container body (2a, 2b), and/or the contiguous zone (2ae, 2be) to the intersection zone or the welding line that comes before.

126. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it comprising a container body similar to a jar (FIG. 9) with just three flaps (triangular shapes), and the latter being: folded at least once over themselves toward at least one direction and/or at least one lateral side, and, also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side: the edge (c) and/or the contiguous zone (d) of the edge or the welding line preceding it.

127. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it comprising a container body similar to a jar (FIG. 9) with just three flaps (triangular shapes) manipulated, being the three or at least one of them, sealed and cut configuring a strip (37) which arches toward the lateral side.

128. Flexible container in compliance with claim 28, characterized by it comprising additionally in the three or at least one strip (37): at least folded once over themselves toward at least one direction and/or at least one lateral side, and, also, sealed at least by one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side of the edge (c) and/or contiguous zone (d) to the previous edge.

129. Flexible container in compliance with claims 27 or [28 and 29] characterized by it comprising additionally, before folding the flap (36) or strip (37) at least once over itself, at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one face or side: from the zone of intersection of one or two of the flaps and the body of the container (2a, 2b) and/or at least part of at least one face of the contiguous zone (2ae, 2be) to the intersection zone or the welding line before it.

130. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it being comprised by a container body in shape of a parallelepiped such as the Cube (FIG. 7) or a rectangular prysm with four flaps (triangular shapes), being the latter: folded at least once over themselves toward at least one direction and/or at least one lateral side, and, also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side: the edge (c) and/or the contiguous zone (d) of the edge or the welding line preceding it.

131. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it being comprised by a container body in shape of a parallelepiped such as the cube (FIG. 7) or a rectangular prysm with four flaps (triangular shapes), being the four of them or at least one of them sealed and cut creating a strip (37) which arches itself toward the lateral side.

132. Flexible container in compliance with claim 32, characterized by it being comprised additionally in four or at least one strip (37), by: at least the fold of at least once over itself toward at least one direction and/or at least one lateral face or side, and, also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side of the edge (c) or/and the contiguous zone (d) to the previous edge.

133. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it being comprised by a container body in the shape of a parallelepiped such as the cube (FIG. 7) or a rectangular prysm with four flaps (triangular shapes), being these: both on the lower side, folded at least once over each other toward at least one direction and/or toward at least one lateral side, and also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side: the edge (c) and/or contiguous zone (d) of the edge or the welding line coming before it. both on the upper side, sealed and cut configuring a strip (37) which arches toward the lateral side in containers positioned vertically (FIG. 11) and toward the upper side in containers that are positioned horizontally (FIG. 13).

134. Flexible container in compliance with claim 31, [32 and 33] or 34, characterized by it being comprised additionally, before the folding of the flap (36) or strip (37) at least once over itself, at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one face or side: from the intersection zone of at least [one, both of the top ones, or all four] flaps/triangular shapes and the container body (2a, 2b) and/or, in at least part of at least one face or side of the contiguous zone (2ae, 2be) to the intersection zone or the previous welding line.

135. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it being comprised by a container body in the shape of a cylinder (FIG. 19) with four flaps (triangular shapes), with them being: folded at least once over themselves towards at least one direction and/or at least one lateral face or side, and, also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one face or side: that of the edge (c/g) and/or the contiguous zone (d/g) to the edge or the welding line before it.

136. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it being comprised by a container body in the shape of a cylinder (FIG. 19) with four flaps (Triangular shapes), being the four or at least one of them, sealed and cut configuring a strip (37) which arches toward the lateral side.

137. Flexible container in compliance with claim 37, characterized by it being comprised, additionally, in the four of, or at least one strip (37): at least the folding of at least once over themselves in at least one direction and/or at least one lateral side or face, and, also, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side or face of the edge (c/g) or/and the contiguous zones (d/g) of the previous edge.

138. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22, characterized by it being comprised of a container body in the shape of a cylinder (FIG. 19), with four flaps (triangular shapes), being these: both below, folded at least once over each other towards at least one direction and/or at least one lateral face or side, and, sealed by at least one or two welding lines in at least part of at least one side or face: that of the edge (c/g) and/or contiguous zone (d/g) to the edge or the welding line that comes before it. both on the top, sealed and cut configuring a strip (37) which arches toward the lateral side.

139. Flexible container in compliance with claim 36 or [37 and 38] or 39, characterized for it being comprised, additionally, before the folding of the flap (36) or strip (37) at least once over itself, at least one or two welding lines (they may be, for example: straight lined, diagonal, oblique, semi-circular concave/convex, in zig-zag or two or more directions) in at least part of at least one side or face: the zone of intersection of at least [one, both on top, or all four] flaps/triangular shapes and the container body (2ag, 2bg), or/and, at least in part of at least one side of a contiguous zone (2aeg, 2beg) to the intersection zone or the welding zone that comes before it.

140. Flexible container in compliance with any whichever of claims 22 to 40, characterized for it being comprised by the adhesion or sticking of at least two parts of at least one flap/triangular body (36) or strip (37) which is folded at least once over itself.

141. Flexible container in compliance with any whichever between claim 22 to 40) or 41 characterized for it comprising at least one flap/triangular shape (36) or loose strip (37): attached or stuck to the container body or the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37).

142. Flexible container in compliance with whichever among claim 22 to 40) or 41 characterize for it comprising at least one flap/triangular shape (36) or loose strip (37): at least one fold at least once over itself and towards at least one direction of at least one part of at least two other parts.

143. Flexible container in compliance with claim 43 characterized by it comprising at least one flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37) folded at least once over itself by at least two parts: attached to the body of the container or the flap/triangular shape (36) or strip (37).

144. Flexible container in compliance with claim 22 characterized by it comprising at least to welding lines (which could be, for example, straight lined, diagonal, oblique, semicircular concave/convex, zig-zag, in two or more directions) by at least one face of the flap/triangular shape or strip (37), where one takes place in the zone of intersection of the flap (or triangular shape) or strip (37) and the container body and, at least another more, takes place separated from the previous one between at least 0.1 and 5 milimeters (or, approximately).

Description

EXHIBITION OF A MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0191] FIG. 1: shows a detailed view of the elevation of part of the components of a vertical machine that transforms flexible initial containers into 3D containers, where the devices to seal (optional), fold/bend the flap at least once over itself in two parts and, subsequently, seal the folded or bent flap can be appreciated.

[0192] The initial container (manufactured by a vertical or horizontal machine for filling liquids or solids, available in the markets for more than 20 years), which in this case is square, double-sided and also inside it has been packed at least a fluid and optionally with solids or without them, is locatedin this casebetween the clamping grips (3) {activated by means of a drive mode such as for example the clamp cylinder or linear or rotating cylinder} that are grabbing and pressing it (not necessarily) to facilitate the formation of the flap. In the upper part of the initial container there is a triple set {an impact body (6) in the center, and a closing grip (8) to the left and right} of manipulation of the flaps or triangular bodies, where the impact body (6) which is activated has hitsss downwards and towards the inside of the perimeter lateral side of the upper part of the initial container generating two flaps (36a) or triangular bodies (36a) located next to the lateral faces of the impact body.

[0193] The side faces of the impact body (6) {in this case is immobile because the initial container is the one that hits or collides against the impact body, in order to generate the flaps. If, on the contrary, it is mobile, it will be activated by means of a mode such as, for example, a linear cylinder (9) or a rotating cylinder}, in this case, they have a cavity (42b) and two welding systems (or sources of heat) fixed inside the impact body (6), which are located above and below (although it could be, for example, only below or also only above) of two parts of the folded flap and, in addition, each of these are activatedin this caseby means of two linear cylinders (9) in vertical position. The two closing grips (8) have, on the one hand, a stylet (46a) {activated, in this case, by two linear cylinders (9)} located in an interior cavity of the side face that precisely makes contact with the flap (36a) when the closing grip (8) is activated and, on the other hand, optionally, has two welding systems (38ae) (or heat source) fixed above and below the stylet (46a) with which the flap will be sealed, in this case, transversely with a rectilinear welding line. Also, the heat source system at the bottom, which is optional, is arranged at that particular height so that the intersection area between the flap and the rest of the container is sealed, in order to give consistency and rigidity to the container; and, additionally, the heat source system of the upper part, which is optional, is arranged at that particular height, for two reasons: First, to give consistency and rigidity to the folding or bending of the flap and, secondly, so that this welding line (38ae), once the flap is folded, coincides just next to the generated edge, so that later on when the edge is sealed the flap can easily be torn.

[0194] The stylet (46a), when activated and advancing forward, with the closing grip (8) {in this case, activated by a linear cylinder (9)} next to the impact body (6), will introduce at least part of the flap/triangular body inside the cavity (42b) of the impact body (6), resulting in the folding or bending of the flap/triangular body into two parts.

[0195] In the lower part of the drawing, there is a hatch (10) holding the initial two-sided, square flexible container, in which this can be static (if only one or two flaps/triangular bodies are to be generated in the initial container or, on the contrary, the initial container is rotated 180 degrees so that also one or two flaps are generated on the perimeter lateral side of the bottom part) or mobile activated by at least one displacement mode such as for example a linear (9) or rotating cylinder.

[0196] FIG. 2: shows the same detailed view of the elevation of FIG. 1, but in this case the impact body (6) and the closing grip (8) have been modified, because it illustrates another system for sealing (optional), folding or bending the flap over itself at least once in two parts and, subsequently, sealing at least once the flap folded or bent.

[0197] In addition, also the impact body (6) of the triple set of grips (6, 8) is immobile because it is not fixed to the rod, for example, of a linear or rotating cylinder that activates it. For this reason, in this case, a meanseither manually or otherwise using automated mechanical means such as a robot clawhas been used in order to activate or to reach the perimeter lateral side of the initial container towards/to the impact body (6).

[0198] Next, I describe only the differences in the operation and the different elements, devices and parts with respect to the machine of the invention exposed in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3:

[0199] The side faces of the impact body (6)although they can also be fixed in the closing grip (8)have, in this case, a gate (43b) activated by a rotating cylinder (16) so that it can turn 90 degrees inwards), and also have two welding systems (or heat sources) fixed in the upper part inside the impact body (6), which are located on top (although it could be, for example, only down, or up and down) of the two parts of the folded flap and, in addition, each of these are activatedin this caseby means of two linear cylinders (9) in vertical position.

[0200] The two closing grips (8) have, on the one hand, a stylet (46a) {activated, in this case, by two linear cylinders (9)} located in the interior cavity of the side face which, precisely, makes contact with the flap when the closing grip is activated (8) and, on the other hand, optionally, has a welding system (38ae) (or heat source) fixed above the stylet (46a) with which the flap is to be sealed, in this case, transversally with a rectilinear welding line. In addition, this heat source system, which is optional, has been arranged at that specific height for two reasons: First, to give consistency and rigidity to the folding or bending of the flap and, second, so that this welding line (38ae), once the flap is folded, coincides just next to the generated edge, so that, later, after the edge is sealed, the flap can be torn easily.

[0201] The operation of the impact body (6) and the closing grips (8), is as follows:

[0202] Once the flap or triangular body is generated, the closing grip (8) is activated by crushing the flap to thereby expel the packaged content inside the two faces of the flap and, on the other hand, to seal the flap.

[0203] Next, simultaneously or before the stylet (46a) is activated: the gate (43b), in order to open a hole, will rotate 90 degrees inwards into the impact body (6), and the stylet (46a) will advance horizontally forward to thus enter the interior of the impact body (6) and, at the same time, also introduce at least part of the flap in order to fold or bend the flap in two parts over itself.

[0204] Immediately after, the stylet (46a) returns to the starting point and, next, the welding system is activated which, in this case, has two differentiated heat sources (39ac, 39ad): in order to seal the generated edge when bending or folding the flap over itself and, also, the area adjacent and parallel to this edge; both welding lines (which can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, oblique, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, etc.) are separated by the desired distance in millimeters.

[0205] Finally, both the welding system (39ac, 39ad) and the closing grip (8) [although the latter can also do so when the stylet (46a) returns to the starting point] will return to the starting point, releasing the container already transformed into 3D.

[0206] FIG. 3: shows the same detailed view of the elevation of FIG. 2, but in this case only the stylet (46a) has been modified, since it is arranged and fixed to the closing grip (8) in a diagonal position. Therefore, it has the same operation and the same elements, devices and parts as the vertical machine that transforms initial containers into 3D or three-dimensional containers.

[0207] The stylet (46) diagonally has been designed in this way to optionally enable or fix one more welding system: just in the lower part of the closing grip (8) with which to seal a welding line (38a) in the area or line of intersection between the flap and the container body. Thus, in order to be able to make at least two welding lines (38a, 38ae) prior to bending or folding the flap, which can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, oblique/semicircular concave/convex, etc.).

[0208] FIG. 4: shows the same detailed view of the elevation of FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 but in this case the impact body (6) and the closing grip (8) have been modified, because it illustrates another system for sealing (optional), folding or bending the flap over itself at least once in two parts and, subsequently, sealing the folded flap at least once.

[0209] Next, I describe only the differences in the operation and the different elements, devices and parts with respect to the machine of the invention exposed in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3.

[0210] The side faces of the impact body (6)although they can also be fixed in the closing grip (8), in order to fold or bend the flap over itself, in this case, have at least one inclined stylet (44) or/and a rotating rod (45) {both can be activated by means of a mode such as a linear cylinder (9) or a rotating cylinder (1)}, and can also optionally have at least one welding system (38bc) (or heat sources) set to the precise height as desired to be able to seal choosing between the following options: the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container, or/and (the edge generated when folding or bending the flap, or/and, at least once, the area or line adjacent to the edge and, preferably, in parallel).

[0211] The closing grips (8), optionally, can also have fixed at least one welding system (38a) (or heat sources) with the same characteristics as those described in the previous paragraph.

[0212] Also, this welding system/heat source, which is optional, has been set at that specific height for two reasons: First, to give consistency and rigidity to the folding or bending of the flap and, second, so that this welding line (38ae), once the flap is folded, coincides right next to the generated edge, so that later on when the edge is sealed the flap can easily be torn.

[0213] The operation of the impact body (6) and the closing grips (8), is as follows:

[0214] Once the flap or triangular body is generated, the closing grip (8) is activated by crushing the flap to thereby expel the packaged content inside the two faces of the flap and, on the other hand, to seal the flap.

[0215] Next, simultaneously or before the stylet (46a) is activated, the gate (43b), in order to open a hole, will rotate 90 degrees inwards into the impact body (6), and the stylet (46a) will advance horizontally forward to thus enter the interior of the impact body (6) and, at the same time, also introduce at least part of the flap in order to fold or bend the flap in two parts over itself.

[0216] Immediately after, the stylet (46a) returns to the starting point and, next, the welding system is activated which, in this case, has two differentiated heat sources (39ac, 39ad): in order to seal the generated edge when bending or folding the flap over itself and, also, the area adjacent and parallel to this edge; both welding lines (which can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, oblique, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, etc.) are separated by the desired distance in millimeters.

[0217] Finally, both the welding system (39ac, 39ad) and the closing grip (8) [although the latter can also do so when the stylet (46a) returns to the starting point] will return to the starting point, releasing the container already transformed into 3D.

[0218] FIG. 5: shows the same detailed view of the elevation of FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4 but in this case the impact body (6) and the closing grip (8) have been modified, because it illustrates another system of manipulation of the flap or triangular body, in which by means of sealing (optional), folding or bending the flap over itself at least once in two parts and, subsequently, sealing the folded flap at least once.

[0219] Next, I describe only the differences in the operation and the different elements, devices and parts with respect to the machine of the invention exposed in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. In this case, only one triple set of grips (6, 8) is shown: where {by hitting or colliding one of the lateral sides of the initial container against/on the lower face of the impact body (6)} two flaps/triangular bodies have been generated on the left and right face of the impact body (6). On the other hand, in this particular case, there is a device fixed on the right side faces of both the impact body (6) and the closing grip (8) on the left, in order to obtain a strip (37 FIG. 13) from each flap, by means of a sealing system {in this case, a resistor (40a, 40b)} and by means of a cutting system {in this case, a blade (41a, 41b).

[0220] This device, in this case, has the shape of a transverse rectilinear welding line (which can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, oblique, two or more directions, semicircular concave/convex, etc.) in the area of intersection between the flap and container body and two vertical rectilinear welding lines (which can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, oblique, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, etc.), parallel and separated from each other {to the extent that at least the welding line (1) flowing through the longitudinal half of the face of each flap that is making contact with the side faces of the impact body (6) is released} converging and being joined to the transverse welding line forming a 90 degree angle.

[0221] FIG. 6: shows a view from the base face of the elevation of a flexible container in the shape of a basket, in a vertical position. In addition, it has a rectangular base face.

[0222] The container may have been generated, for example, by another procedure or machine not of the invention that has or has acquired any of the devices of the invention in order to seal, fold over itself and seal the flap/triangular body or, on the contrary, the initial container used to be transformed into 3D, has the shape of a rectangle and, in this case, is of the tube type with two welding lines at the top (1) and below (1), and in addition has been generated only two flaps (or triangular bodies) on one of the perimeter lateral sides of shorter length.

[0223] On the left and right side of the underside of the basket container, the flap (or triangular body) has been folded (over itself) towards the bottom face (36b) and, subsequently, the area or parallel and adjacent line has been sealed (separated, in this case, about two millimeters) to the edge (d) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} with a rectilinear welding line (2b) [made by the impact body (6)].

[0224] In the top of the container no flaps have been generated, so there is only the welding line (1) where the container will be opened.

[0225] FIG. 7: shows a view of the elevation of a flexible cube-shaped container.

[0226] The initial container used to be transformed into 3D has a square shape and, in this case, is of the pillow type with three welding lines: two parallel {the one above (1) and the one below (1)} and one longitudinal and perpendicular (4) to the previous ones {in the middle of the front face or the rear face}. In addition, four flaps have been generated: two flaps on two of the perimeter lateral sides of shorter length.

[0227] On the left and right side of the top face of the cube-shaped container, the flap (or triangular body) has been bent (over itself) towards the side face (36a) and, subsequently, the edge has been sealed (c) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} with a rectilinear welding line (2a) [made by the closing grip (8)].

[0228] On the left and right side of the bottom face of this cube-shaped container, the flap (or triangular body) has been bent (over itself) towards the bottom face (36b) and, subsequently, the edge has been sealed (c) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} with a rectilinear welding line (2b) [made by the impact body (6)].

[0229] FIG 8: shows a view of the elevation of a flexible container in the shape of a rectangular Prism, in a vertical position.

[0230] The initial container used to be transformed into 3D has a rectangular shape and, in this case, is of the pillow type (for example: containers containing chips) with three welding lines: two parallel {the one above (1) and the one below (1)} and one longitudinal and perpendicular (4) to the previous ones (in the middle of the front face or the rear face}. In addition, four flaps have been generated: two flaps on two of the perimeter lateral sides of shorter length.

[0231] On the left and right side of the top face of the rectangular Prism container, the following steps have been taken: first, the flap/triangular body (36a) has been sealed with a welding line (2b) [made by the impact body (6), having a welding system fixed on its side face] in the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container; second, this sealed flap (2b) has been folded (over itself) towards the lateral face, just by a parallel line and separated about 7 millimeters from the welding line (2b); third, the edge (c) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} has been sealed with a rectilinear welding line (2b) [made by the impact body (6)].

[0232] On the left and right side of the underside of this rectangular Prism container, a strip (37a) has been generated from sealing (2af) a flap (on each side) and, subsequently, each of these strips (37) has been folded (over itself) towards the side face (37a) and, next, the edge has been sealed (2ac) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} with a rectilinear welding line (2a) [made by the closing grip (8)].

[0233] On the top face, a cover (48) is generated, after tearing the flap along the edge, when the container is opened by the following welding lines (which can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, oblique, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, etc.), on the left and right side two perpendiculars (2) {in the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container} and one of edge (3).

[0234] FIG. 9: shows a view of the elevation of a flexible container in a shape similar to a Jug, in a vertical position.

[0235] The container may have been generated by another procedure or machine not of the invention or, on the contrary, may have been generated by a procedure of the invention, in which the initial container used to be transformed into 3D, has a rectangular shape and, in this case, it is of the tube type with two welding lines above (1) and below (1). In addition, three flaps or triangular bodies have been generated: two flaps on the perimeter lateral side of shorter length of the lower part, and one flap on the lateral side of shorter length of the upper part.

[0236] On the left side of the top face of this Jug container, the flap (or triangular body) has been folded or bent at least once over itself (at the desired height) towards the side face (36a) and, subsequently, the vertex (c) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} has been sealed with a rectilinear welding line (2a) [made by the closing grip (8)].

[0237] On the left and right side of the underside of this Jar container, a flap (36) has been generated, which has been sealedprior to being folded or bent at least once over itselfwith a welding line (2a) [made by the closing grip (8), having a welding system fixed on its side face] in the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container; next, this sealed flap (2a) has been folded or bent at least once over itself, towards the side face of the container, just in the line of intersection between the welding line (2a) and the rest of the flap or triangular body and, finally, the edge (c) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} has been sealed with a rectilinear welding line (2a) [made by the closing grip (8)].

[0238] FIG. 10: shows a view of the elevation of a flexible container with a shape similar to a Basket, in a horizontal position.

[0239] The initial container used to be transformed into 3D has rectangular shape in a horizontal position and, in this case, is of the tube type with two welding lines above (1) and below (1), and it has been generated only two flaps or triangular bodies on one of the perimeter lateral sides of longer length. Subsequently, two segments of triangular configuration to the left and right have been sealed and cut to each flap, as well as being sealed (2b/f) with a rectilinear welding line (2) in the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container: obtaining as a result a Strip (37) which, in this case, is arched because the strip has also been sealed (the whole, of it or with at least one or two welding lines (they can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, etc.) separated from each other between the two welding lines that flank it on both sides and by at least one face before or after being generated. If it is not sealed, precisely this area remains rectilinear.

[0240] Therefore, on the left and right side of the underside of this Basket container, a strip (37) has been generated on each side from a flap.

[0241] In the top of the Basket container, a welding line has been made, precisely where the container will be opened.

[0242] FIG. 11: shows a view of the elevation of a flexible container in the shape of a rectangular Prism, in a vertical position.

[0243] The initial container used to be transformed into 3D has a rectangular shape in a vertical position and, in this case, is of the pillow type with three welding lines: two parallel {the one above (1) and the one below (1)} and one longitudinal and perpendicular (4) to the previous ones {in the middle of the front face or the rear face}.

[0244] In addition, four flaps have been generated: two flaps/triangular bodies on the perimeter lateral side of shorter length of the bottom, and two other flaps on the perimeter lateral side of shorter length of the top and which, subsequently, have been transformed into Strips (37) by sealing (2af) the flap or triangular body.

[0245] The strip (37a) from above to the right, in this case, is arched because the strip has also been sealed (the whole, of it or with at least one or two welding lines separated from each other) between the two welding lines (which can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, etc.) that flank it on both sides and by at least one side and, on the left, it is in a rectilinear position because it has only been sealed in the flanked area (2a/f) around the strip (37) and not inside; in addition, it also carries the welding line at the intersection of the flap/triangular body (36) and the body of the container (2a).

[0246] On the left and right side of the underside of this rectangular Prism container, the flap (or triangular body) has been folded (or bent at least once over itself) towards the side face (36a) of the container and, subsequently, the parallel and adjacent area has been sealed (separated, in this case, by about 4 millimeters to the edge (d) {generated when bending or folding the flap over itself} with a rectilinear welding line (2a/d)) [made by the closing grip (8)].

[0247] On the top side, the container is opened by any of the two {(2a/37a), where the packaged product of the interior will be served.

[0248] FIG. 12: shows a view of the elevation of a flexible cube-shaped container.

[0249] The initial container used to be transformed into 3D has a square shape and, in this case, is of the pillow type with three welding lines: two parallel {the one above (1) and the one below (1)} and one longitudinal and perpendicular (4) to the previous ones {in the middle of the front face or the rear face}. In addition, four flaps or triangular bodies have been generated to the initial container: two flaps/triangular bodies on one of the perimeter lateral sides and two more flaps on the perimeter lateral side parallel to the anterior perimeter lateral side.

[0250] On the left and right side of the top face of this cube-shaped container, a strip (37a) has been generated by sealing (2af) a flap or triangular body (on each side) and, subsequently, each of these strips (37) has been folded (over itself) towards the side face (37a) and, next, the edge has been sealed (c) {generated when bending or folding the flap or triangular body over itself} with a rectilinear welding line (2a) [made by the closing grip (8)].

[0251] On the left and right side of the top face of the cube-shaped container, the flap or triangular body (36) has been folded (over itself) towards the side face (a) and, subsequently, it has been sealed with two rectilinear welding lines (2a/d) (which can be, for example: diagonal, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, etc.) [made by the closing grip (8)] and parallel (separated between them, in this case, about four millimeters), which, in turn, are parallel and contiguous (d) (separated, in this case, by about three millimeters) to the edge generated by bending or folding the flap or triangular body over itself.

[0252] On the top side, the container is opened by either of the two welding lines (2af/37a), so that the product packaged inside can be served. Optionally, prior to the opening of this welding line (2af/ 37a), the strip (37a) can be torn at the edge (2ac) to facilitate, later on, the opening of the container by the welding line (2af) of the intersection area of the flap/triangular body and the body of the container.

[0253] FIG. 13: presents the elevation of a flexible container in the shape of a rectangular Prism, in a horizontal position.

[0254] The initial container that will be transformed into 3D, has a rectangular shape in horizontal and, in this case, is of the pillow type with three welding lines: two parallel (the top one (1) and the bottom one (1)} and one longitudinal and perpendicular (4) to the previous ones {in the middle of the front face or the back face}.

[0255] In addition, four flaps have been generated: two flaps on two of the longer side perimeter sides.

[0256] On the left and right side of the top face of this rectangular Prism container, a Strip (37), has been generated from a flap (or triangular body) by sealing (2af, 2bf) and cutting around the longitudinal zone, and the middle of the flap/triangular body has been arched because the strip has also been sealed (in the whole, of it or with at least one or two welding lines separated from each other) between the two welding lines (can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, two or more directions, semicircular concave/convex, saw, etc.) that flank on both sides and on at least one face before or after being generated.

[0257] On the left and right side of the underside of the rectangular Prism container, the flap (or triangular body) has been bent (on itself) towards the side face (36b) and, subsequently, the edge has been sealed (c) {generated when bending or folding over the flap} with a rectilinear welding line (2a) [made by the closing jaw (8)].

[0258] On the top side, a cover (48) is generated, when the container is opened by the following welding lines: on the left and right side two welding lines (they can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, semicircular concave/convex, etc.) perpendicular (2af, 2bf) {in the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container} and one at the edge (3). Likewise, the cap (48) generated can also be detached completely by pulling it outward, especially if the other parallel edge (3) of the top face has also been sealed.

[0259] FIG. 14: presents an elevation of a flexible rectangular Prism-shaped container in a horizontal position.

[0260] In addition, optionally, a cap has been adhered or stuck on the top face.

[0261] The initial container that will be transformed into 3D, has a rectangular shape and, in this case, is of the tube type with two welding lines above (1) and below (1). In addition, four flaps or triangular bodies have been generated in the initial container: two flaps/triangular bodies on one of the longer side perimeter sides and two other flaps on the side perimeter side of greater length parallel to the previous one.

[0262] On the upper left side, the flap or triangular body has not been bent or folded at least once on itself, but it has been sealed with a rectilinear welding line (2a) in the intersection area between the flap and the impact body (6).

[0263] On the upper right side, the flap or triangular body has arched towards the side face (it has not been folded or bent at least once on itself) but it does not join with the body of the container, because the plastic of the wrapper is a complex material with a thickness of approximately 30 microns and because it has also been sealed with two rectilinear welding lines (2a) although they can be, for example: diagonal or semicircular concave/convex: one in the area of intersection between the flap and the impact body (6) and the other, parallel and separated from the previous one by at least one or two millimeters. The same result is also obtained, but with less arching: if a welding line of at least 10 millimeters width is made.

[0264] On the left side of the underside of this container, the flap or triangular body (36) has been folded at least once on itself {Device A} towards the bottom face (b) and, subsequently, it has been sealed with two rectilinear welding lines (they can be, for example: diagonal, oblique or semicircular concave/convex) and parallel: one (2a/c) [made by the impact body (6)] in the area intersecting between the flap and the body of the container and the other (2b/d) [made by the closing jaw (8)], parallel and contiguous with the edge (c) {generated when bending or folding the flap on itself }, in which both are separated, in this case, by about two millimeters.

[0265] On the right side of the underside of this container, first, a flap (36) has been generated that has been sealedbefore folding it at least once on itselfwith two welding lines (2a) {they can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, semicircular concave/convex, two or more directions, saw, etc.} [made by the closing jaw (8), having a welding system fixed in its lateral face]: one in the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container and the other (2a/d), parallel and contiguous to the previous one in which both are separated, in this case, about two millimeters. Then, this sealed flap (2a) has been folded at least once on itself toward the side of the container, just at the line of intersection between the second line of welding (2a) and the rest of the flap or triangular body and, finally, the edge (c) {generated when bending or folding over the flap} has been sealed with a rectilinear welding line (2b/c) [made by the impact body (6)].

[0266] FIG. 15a: shows in detail the same view of the bottom of the container of FIG. 11, in which this is a container with a rectangular prism shape, in vertical position.

[0267] On the left and right side of the underside of this rectangular prism container, the flap (or triangular body) has been folded or bent at least once on itself towards the side face (46a) of the container and, subsequently, the parallel and contiguous zone (separated, in this case, by about 4 millimeters from the edge) has been sealed (d) to the edge (c) {generated when bending or folding over the flap} with a line of rectilinear welding (2a/d) [made by the closing jaw (8)].

[0268] FIG. 15b: presents the same container as the one in FIG. 15a, but this time a further step has been taken by cutting/cauterizing (e), in this case, the parallel and contiguous zone or line with a separation of about three millimeters: to the rectilinear welding line (2a/d). A sectioned section of the flap (or triangular body) generated is thus obtained, in such a way that space is released. Likewise, it can also make the package even more stable in cases where the flap is folded on itself on the supporting face.

[0269] FIG. 15c: presents the same container as in FIG. 15a, but this time it has also been sealed (e) and cut/cauterized (e), in this case, a section of the flap or triangular body smaller than that in FIG. 15a. So the rectilinear welding line of the seal (2e) and cut (e) of the flap or triangular body, has been made parallel and contiguous to the welding line (2a/d) but with a separation between them of approximately 6 millimeters.

[0270] FIG. 16a: shows in detail the same view of the container as in FIG. 15a but replacing the flap/triangular body (36) with the strip (37).

[0271] FIG 16b: shows in detail the same view of the container as in FIG. 15b but replacing the flap/triangular body (36) with the strip (37).

[0272] FIG. 16c: shows in detail the same view of the container as in FIG. 15c but replacing the flap/triangular body (36) with the strip (37).

[0273] FIG. 17: presents the elevation of a flexible container shaped like a rhomboid pyramid. The container has been generated by a method proper of the invention, in which the initial container from which it is split to be transformed into 3D, has the quadrangular shape and, in this case, has four seals on each side, as well as only one flap (or triangular body) has been generated on one of the perimeter lateral sides.

[0274] First, the flap (36a) of the base has been sealedbefore being bent or folded at least once on itself

[0275] with two welding lines (2a/36b) {they can be, for example: rectilinear, diagonal, semicircular concave/convex, etc.} [made by the closing jaw (8), having a welding system fixed on its side face]: one in the intersection area (2a) between the flap and the body of the container and, the other (2a/d), parallel and contiguous to the previous one in which both are separated, in this case, about three millimeters.

[0276] Then, this sealed flap has been folded once on itself towards the side of the container just at the intersection line between the second weld line (2a/d) and the rest of the flap or triangular body and, finally, the edge {generated by bending or folding over the flap) has been sealed with a rectilinear welding line (2a/c) [made by the impact body (6)].

[0277] In the longitudinal perimeter outline and half of this 3D container, the welding line (1) made on the four perimeter sides of the initial container can be seen.

[0278] FIG. 18: shows the elevation of a flexible container in the shape of a rectangular Prism, in a horizontal position.

[0279] The container is the same as in FIG. 13, but in this case the lid (48) of the open upper side is shown. In this case, the lid (48) was opened by three welding lines (although it could also have been opened completely if the other edge of the top face had also been sealed): the edge (3) generated in the intersection of the top face with the opposite face and the two welding lines (2a/f/37, 2b/f/37) generated when sealing and cutting the flap or triangular body. One way to open the lid (48) is by pulling outwards and in opposite directions with two or three fingers of the adjacent sides {facing away, in opposite directions} from both the welding line from top to the left (2a/f/37) {sealed (a) only the right side} as the one on the upper right (2b/f/37) {seal also only on one side and, in this case, is the right side (b) or outside (when the container is in horizontal position)}, to open a mouth in these welding lines. Next, pull the cover (48) to finish opening the edge welding line (3).

[0280] FIG. 19: shows the elevation of a flexible cylinder-shaped container.

[0281] The initial container that is going to be transformed into a 3D container, has a rectangular shape and, in this case, is of the tube type with two welding lines above (1) and below (1). In addition, four flaps or triangular bodies (two of them on one of the perimeter sides of shorter length and the other two on the other side of a shorter length parallel to the previous one) have been generated with a semicircular setting because the impact body (6) and the closing jaw (8) can have a configuration in at least the side to be joined: either semi-cylindrical-concave, or semi-cylindrical convex, in such a way that they are to be assembled (to introduce section of one within section of the other) inserted into each other in order to arch the triangular flap/body in a semicircular configuration.

[0282] At the top, the two triangular flaps/bodies generated, first, have been sealed-before each being folded or bent at least once on itself-with a welding line {one on the outside (2ag) and , the top back, inside (2bg)} in the intersection area of the flap/triangular body with the body of the container, second, have been folded on themselves towards (outside) the side of the container, third, they have been sealed again with a welding line {the one on the front, wider and on the outside (2acg), and the one on the back, narrower and on the inside (2bcg)} in the area of the edge generated at fold the flap or triangular body over itself.

[0283] At the bottom, the two triangular flaps/bodies generated in a semicircular configuration, first, have been folded on themselves towards (inside) the base of the container, second, they have been sealed with a weld line (2beg) on the edge (c) generated by folding the flap or triangular body over itself. Also, once the flaps of the top face are torn by the edges {generated in the intersection area of at least two folded sections of the flap/triangular body}, the welding lines (2a/g/36a, 2b) /g/36b) will open (pulling outward in opposite directions at least section of each face adjacent to these welding lines) generating an opening mouth so as to subsequently detach or separate the cap generated from the top side: when pulling it up.

[0284] FIG. 20: shows the elevation of a flexible container in the shape of a basket, in vertical position. In addition, it has a square base.

[0285] The initial container that is going to be transformed into 3D, has the shape of a rectangle and, in this case, is of the tube type with two welding lines above (1) and below (1); it only has two flaps (or triangular bodies) on one of the perimeter side edges of shorter length.

[0286] On the left side of the underside of the basket container, the flap (or triangular body), first, has been sealed (2b) with a rectilinear welding line (although it can also be, for example: diagonal, oblique or semicircular concave or convex) in the intersection area of the flap/triangular body and the body of the container}, it has been made with a width of about 12 millimeters; second, the flap/triangular body has been folded once on itself towards the base: precisely by the intersection area of the flap/triangular body and the previous welding line made in the area of intersection of the flap/triangular body and container.

[0287] Finally, the flap/triangular body folded on itself (by means of a heat source such as a resistance or by ultrasound) has been sealed with two rectilinear welding lines (although it can also be, for example: diagonal, oblique or semicircular) concave or convex), parallel and separated one from the other: an edge welding line (2b/c/36b) and a rectilinear welding line contiguous (2b/d) to the previous one and which, in this case, is located to the middle of the welding line (2b).

[0288] On the right side of the underside of the basket container, first, the flap (or triangular body) has been sealed on the outside with two rectilinear welding lines (although they can also be, for example: diagonal, oblique or concave or convex semicircular): one (2a) in the intersection area of the flap/triangular body and the body of the container and, the other (2a/e), parallel and separate from the previous onein this caseby one or two millimeters; second, the flap/triangular body has been folded once on itself and towards the base: precisely by the intersection area of the flap/triangular body and the previous welding line (2a/e).

[0289] Finally, the flap/triangular body folded on itself (by using a heat source such as a resistance or by ultrasound) has been sealed with two rectilinear welding lines (although it can also be, for example: diagonal, oblique or semicircular) concave or convex), parallel and separated one from the other: an edge welding line (c) and a rectilinear welding line (d) which, in this case, is located in the middle of the welding line (2b).

[0290] In this case, two broad ledges as eaves on both sides in the lower section of the container has been left, as well as a small section of the triangular flap/body has been folded or bent over the other section of the flap/triangular body: so the container is more stable and the flap/triangular body is even closer to the base, once the welding lines (c) and (d) have been made.

[0291] In the top of the container no flaps have been generated, there is only the welding line (1) where the container will be opened.

[0292] FIG. 21: shows the elevation of the flexible container as in FIG. 13 with a rectangular Prism shape in horizontal position, but in this case the two flaps or triangular bodies generated on the top have been sealed (2) and cut (2h) in the intersection area of the flap/triangular body and the body of the container.

[0293] Therefore, this drawing serves as an example of how in any of the flexible containers in addition to being manipulated the flaps/triangular bodies as expressed in any one of the Procedures or Devices of this invention, they can also be in a same flexible package where, at least, one flap/triangular body can be handled in another way such as for example by sealing (2) or sealing and cutting (2h); although this Procedure is not effective and safe for the preservation of the container or for the product packed inside it.

HERE IS AN EXPLANATION OF A MANUFACTURING METHOD USING A CONTAINER AS

[0294] EXAMPLE (FIG. 9), AS WELL AS ALSO DIFFERENT WAYS OF MANIPULATING THE TRIANGULAR BODY/FLAPS (36)

[0295] 1In this case, as an example, we are going to start with a flexible two-sided initial container in tube format {two-sealed square container: the two transverse and parallel ones, above and below} which has inside chips and air/protective atmosphere (this causes that the container is inflated, but not at all), and we are going to transform it into a three-dimensional container with the shape similar to that of a jar (see FIG. 9) by folding once on itself: three of the flaps or triangular bodies generated in the initial container.

[0296] The procedure includes the following stages:

1st Stage

[0297] The container is placed standing upright on a hatch and between a set of two clamping jaws (3), followed by a sensor mode (optical, infrared, motion, etc.) that detects the initial container: it will give the order to actuate the jaws (3) {operated by a drive mode such as a clamp cylinder or linear cylinder or turn} to grip and block (exerting pressure but with cushioning allowing the container to inflate at the time of generating the flaps) the initial container, in which they will also maintain a constant but cushioned pressure (to allow the container to inflate when it becomes a three-dimensional geometric body) each of these two clamping jaws (3) on the faces of larger size of the initial container.

2nd Stage

[0298] The hatch (10) which is optional, driven by a linear or rotating cylinder: is separated from the machine and, immediately, two are activated (one for each lateral side perimeter of the square container to be transformed in 3D) impact bodies (6) {which can be chosen, for example, from the following options: a double set (one impact body and a closing jaw, for each corner of the initial container), triple (one impact body and two closing jaws) to the sides, for each lateral side perimeter of the initial container) or quadruple (two impact bodies connected by a clamp cylinder and two clamping jaws on the sides) by means of a displacement mode such as a linear or rotating cylinder {also, in this case, the impact bodies are to be positioned in parallel (one above and the other below two parallel perimeter lateral sides of an initial square container with four corners)}, in order to collide each of the two impact bodies, in this case, in the middle of one of the perimeter lateral sides of the initial container): generating, on one hand, four flaps (triangular bodies) located each one of them at the ends of the lateral sides perimeter as well as parallel to one of the side faces of the impact body (two flaps for each body of impact) and, on the other hand, the initial packaging will acquire the intended shape of a three-dimensional geometric body, in which the clamping jaws (3) have been opened but keeping the pressure on the container, in order to allow the container to inflate (or redistribute the volumetrics in 3D) and also, at the same time, keep holding or/and locking the container already transformed into 3D and that, in this case, at the moment, has a cube shape because four flaps have been generated.

3rd Stage

[0299] Then, four closing jaws (8) [one for each flap or triangular body] are operated by a displacement mode such as, for example, a linear or rotating cylinder, in which they are also positioned or located in parallel to the side faces of the impact body (6): in order to come into contact with the flaps generated and join the side faces of the impact body (6), and at the same time fixing/blocking the flap and eject the content packaged inside such as for example liquid/pasty or/and air/gas, since these are crushed when caught between the impact body and the closing jaw.

4th Stage

[0300] Immediately afterwards the flaps or triangular bodies will be manipulated.

[0301] In the explanation of this stage, as an example, we will take as reference FIG. 9 where only three flaps or triangular bodies have been generated.

[0302] As follows: (see the devices of FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4).

[0303] The two flaps or triangular bodies generated on the face or the bottom of the container, on the left and right.

[0304] First, in this particular case, (38a, 38b, 38ac, 38bc, 38ae, 38be) will be sealed at the height you want with at least one rectilinear welding line (although it could be, for example, diagonal or semicircular) by means of at least one mode of welding system or heat source (38a, 38ae), which may be fixed on the side face of the closing jaw (8) or/and of the impact body (6). Therefore, it can be positioned: in the zone or line (39a) of intersection between the flap/triangular body and the body/rest of the container, below the stylus, or/and, in the area or line above the stylus.

[0305] Also, the welding line that may or may not be made before folding the flap will facilitate, especially in the case of the device [c]that precisely the flap is folded or bent over this welding line (38a) or just the area of intersection between the last welding line (38a) and the rest of the flap or triangular body, as well as to facilitate the tearing of the flap or triangular body by the edge generated by bending or folding the flap over itself, mainly because it has been sealed twice: the first, with the welding line (38a) before folding or folding the flap and, the second, with the line of welding of the edge (38bc) made after bending or folding the flap or triangular body.

[0306] Any of the welding lines (Example: FIG. 9 2a, 2b, 2a/c) can have the millimeters (1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10 or more) required, both in width and in length.

[0307] Second, each flap will fold or fold over itself at least once [FIG. 1, 2 and 3 (42, 43, 46); FIG. 4 (38a) (16, 44, 45)].

[0308] Next, three different ways of folding or folding the flap (36) or triangular body (36) are exposed.

DEVICE A: (FIG. 1)

[0309] Once made, in this case, the first seal (38ae) of the flap/triangular body (could also not have been made) and the closing jaw (8) is positioned next to the impact body (6), at least one stylus (46a) {driven by a displacement mode like that of a linear cylinder (9) and which in this case is also fixed inside the closing jaw (8)} is going to advance forward the distance that is so as to be inserted into the cavity (42b) and, at the same time, also introduce into the cavity a section of the flap or triangular body: obtaining the folding or bending at least once on itself of at least a section of at least two sections of at least one flap/triangular body (or at least one section of at least two sections of at least one flap or triangular body).

[0310] Next, the stylus (46a) returns to the starting position and, immediately, at least one welding system or heat source is activated (driven by a displacement mode such as that of a linear cylinder (9) or rotating and that, in this case, are fixed inside the impact body (6) above and below the folded flap}, but this case two will be fixed: the one above (39ad), positioned more outwardly, will seal at least section (preferably, in the entire transverse area of the flap/triangular body) of a rectilinear welding line (although it could be, for example, semicircular, diagonal or oblique) and, preferably, parallel [although they could be one or more perpendiculars, and at the desired distance) to the edge generated when the flap (or triangular body) has been folded and the bottom one (39bc), which, being positioned more inwards, will seal at least section (preferably, in the entire transversal area of the flap/triangular body) of a rectilinear welding line (although it could be, for example, semicircular, diagonal or oblique) just on the edge generated when bending or folding on itself the flap or triangular body, or it can also be on the same edge (c) and in turn on at least section of the area or line contiguous to the edge (c).

DEVICE B: (FIG. 2 and 3)

[0311] Once a first seal is made (38a) of the flap/triangular body (could also not have been made) and with the closing jaw (8) positioned next to the impact body (6), simultaneouslyor first the gatethey will be activated: at least one gate (43b) that will be opened (operated by means of a displacement mode such as, for example, a linear cylinder (9) or a rotating cylinder (16)), and can also be fixed both inside as on the outside of the impact body or/and the closing jaw (6)} and at least one stylus (46a) {operated by a displacement mode like that of a linear cylinder (9), and furthermore it can be fixed inside both the closing jaw (8) and the impact body (6)}, in this case, in horizontal position (46a FIG. 2) although it can also be, for example, diagonal: it will advance forward to thus enter inside the cavity (42b) {generated by the open gate (43)} and also , at the same time, introducing to the cavity (42b) at least section of two folded or bent sections of the flap or triangular body (36).

[0312] Then, the stylus (46a) returns to the starting position and, immediately, at least one welding system or heat source is activated [FIG 2 and 3 (39ac, 39ad)] {operated by a displacement mode as that of a linear (9) or rotating cylinder that can be fixed above or/and below the folded flap and both in the impact body (6) and in the closing jaw (8): in order to seal at least section of the edge generated by folding or folding over the flap (39ac), or/and, at least sealing (39ad) at least once the section (preferably, in the entire transverse area) of the area or line contiguous to the edge (c) with a rectilinear welding line (although it could be, for example, semicircular, diagonal or oblique) and, preferably, parallel (although they could be, for example, one or more perpendiculars and at the desired distance).

DEVICE C: (FIG. 4)

[0313] Once made, at least a first seal (2a, 38a) of the triangular flap/body (may also not have been made) in at least section of the transverse or intersecting zone or line between the flap and the container body, and the closing jaw (8) being positioned next to the impact body (6): the closing jaw (8) will return to the starting point in order to free space so that the flap can be folded.

[0314] Then, immediately, the triangular flap/body that remains upright next to the side face of the impact body (6), will be displaced downward, to make the flap fold in at least two sections, by a push mode such as for example: that of a rotating rod (45b) that is to rotate (16) downward and toward the side of the flap, preferably 180 degrees; or that of an inclined stylus (44b): which will move from top to bottom, preferably at an angle of 60 degrees. Both are driven by means of a displacement mode, such as, for example, that of at least one linear cylinder (9) or one of rotation (16).

[0315] Likewise, the welding line (2a) that is made before folding the flap will facilitate the flap to be folded or bent above just this welding line (38a) or just the area intersecting between the last welding line (38a) and the rest of the flap or triangular body, as well as later facilitate the tearing of the flap or triangular body by the edge generated by bending or folding on itself the flap, due mainly to that it has been sealed twice: first, with the welding line (38a) before folding or folding the flap and, second, with the welding line of the edge (38bc) made after folding or folded the flap or triangular body.

[0316] Once the flap/triangular body is folded, again the closing jaw (8) will move forward until it makes contact with the flap and joins the impact body (6): to seal (38a) the folded flap, on one or both of its sides (a, b), by at least one section of at least one rectilinear welding line (can also be, for example, semicircular, diagonal or oblique) in at least one section of the flap folded, preferably, in the entire transverse area and also in the entire area or line of the edge (38bc), or/and, in the area or line contiguous with the edge (38a) with a rectilinear welding line (although it could be, for example, semicircular, diagonal or oblique) and, preferably, parallel (although they could be at least one or many more perpendicular welding lines) and at the desired distance.

[0317] In the case of the revolving rod (45): once rotated (16) down 180 degrees to fold the flap can either return to the starting point by rotating (16) up 180 degrees, or, remain positioned at the bottom (having rotated 180 degrees) during the process of sealing the flap/triangular body that is folded or folded at least once on itself in at least two sections, in order to facilitate sealing, but that once the sealing is finished and the closing jaw (8) has returned to the starting point: the rotating rod (45) will return to the starting point when climbing 180 degrees.

[0318] In the case, of the inclined Stylus (44): it can be inserted inwardly, before the closing jaw (8) is actuated to join the flap and the impact body (6); or else, it can be put inside the impact body (6) inside-in this case-of the impact body (6), in a synchronized and at the same time, just as it moves forward {until making contact with the flap and the impact body (6)} the closing jaw (8) with which the triangular flap/body that has been folded or folded at least once is to be sealed at least once.

[0319] One of the flaps or triangular bodies generated on the face or top of the container, being able to choose the one on the left or the right.

[0320] First, in this particular case, it will not be sealed (39a, 39b, 39ac, 39bc, 39ad, 39bd, 39ae, 39be) with no welding line (rectilinear, diagonal, semicircular, etc.) prior to folding or bending of the flap or triangular body.

[0321] Second, the flap on the left or on the right is going to fold or fold at least once on itself [FIG. 1, 2 and 3 (39a/b/ac/ad/ae/be 46, 43); FIG. 4 (39a, 39bc, 44, 45)] just on the same top line (at the end of welding) of the welding line of the intersection area between the flap and the rest of the container. Next, three different ways of folding or folding over the flap or triangular body are shown below.

DEVICE A: (FIG. 1)

[0322] With the closing jaw (8) positioned next to the impact body (6), at least one stylus (46a) {operated by a displacement mode like that of a linear cylinder (9) and that, in this case, is fixed inside the closing jaw (8)} is going to move forward the distance that is wanted in order to enter inside the cavity (42b) and, at the same time, introduced towards the cavity at least section of the flap (or triangular body) to fold or bend over itself two sections.

[0323] Afterwards, the stylus (46a) returns to the starting position and, immediately, at least one welding system or heat source is activated (driven by a displacement mode such as that of a linear cylinder (9) or and in addition, in this case, it is fixed inside the impact body (6) above (39ad) of the folded flap}, which will be positioned just above the edge (c) generated when bending or folding over itself the triangular flap/body, in such a way that it will seal at least section (preferably, in the entire transverse area of the flap/triangular body) of a rectilinear welding line (although it could be, for example, semicircular , diagonal or oblique) on the same edge (generated when the flap is folded or folded), or it can also be on the same edge (c) and in turn on at least section of the area or line contiguous with the edge (d).

DEVICE B: (FIG. 2 and 3)

[0324] With the closing jaw (8) positioned next to the impact body (6), all the content (air/gas or/and liquid/pasty) packaged inside the flap/triangular body (36) has been ejected, that there is a mobile gate (43) on the side face of the impact body (6) that is in the closed position.

[0325] Immediately afterwards, or simultaneously, the gate (43b) will open (operated by a displacement mode such as, for example, a linear cylinder (9) or a rotating cylinder (16)), and it can also be fixed both inside as on the outside of the impact body or/and of the closing jaw (6)} moving, in this case, 90 degrees of backward rotation, for at least one stylus (46a) {operated by a displacement like that of a linear cylinder (9)} which in this case is also fixed inside the lateral face of the closing jaw (8): it will advance forward the desired distance so as to be introduced inside the cavity (42b) and, at the same time, also introduce into the cavity at least one section of two folded sections of the flap/triangular body (36).

[0326] Then, the stylus (46a) returns to the initial position and, immediately, at least one welding system or heat source is activated (driven by a displacement mode such as that of a linear cylinder (9) or turn and that, in this case, is fixed above (39ad) the interior of the cavity of the impact body (6) of the flap folded or folded on itself}, which will be positioned above the edge (c) generated by folding over the flap/triangular body (36), in such a way that it will seal at least section (preferably, the entire transverse area of the flap/triangular body) of a rectilinear welding line (it can be, for example: semicircular, diagonal or oblique) on the same edge (c), although it can also be sealed, in turn, on at least section of the area or line contiguous with the edge (c). Finally, once the container has been transformed into 3D: the gate (43b) will close when turning upwards to the right 90 degrees.

DEVICE C: (FIG. 4)

[0327] In this case, because the flap (or triangular body) is not going to be sealed prior to being bent (FIG. 9): at least one locking system mode will have to be attached to the impact body (6) for example a Hook or Pin, in order to graspbefore being bentat least section of the area or transversal line of the flap or triangular body (at the desired height) so that later on, it can be folded just by the line or area where at least one Hook or Pin is blocking the flap. If the hook or pin is not used, the flap cannot be folded on itself, since the flap will fold over the line of intersection between the flap and the body of the package and, therefore, an edge is not going to be generated.

[0328] Here are described the steps that this procedure comprises from generating the flap: In the first stage, the flap that is located next to and on the side of the impact body (6): will be blocked or grabbed (at the height desired by at least one Hook or Pin {powered by a displacement mode, such as, for example, the one of at least one linear cylinder (9) or of a rotation cylinder in the zone or line of the flap/triangular body that is desired, preferably, above the line of intersection between the flap and the body of the container.

[0329] In the second stage, the flap/triangular body will be displaced downwards, so as to cause the flap to fold in at least two sections, by a push mode such as: a rotating rod (45b) which is to rotate (16) downward and to the side of the flap, preferably 180 degrees; or an inclined stylus (44b) to be moved from top to bottom, preferably at an angle of 60 degrees. Both are operated by means of a displacement mode, such as, for example, that of at least one linear cylinder (9) or one of rotation (16).

[0330] In the Third stage, once the flap/triangular body is folded: one or more Hooks or Pins are going to return to the initial point, in order to allow the closing jaw (8) to join the impact body (6), as well as crush the lapel that is in between.

[0331] In the fourth stage, the closing jaw (8) will advance forward, until it makes contact with the flap and joins the impact body (6): in order to seal (38a) the folded flap, one or both of the sides (a, b), by means of at least a portion of at least one rectilinear welding line (may also be, for example, semicircular, diagonal or oblique) in at least section of the folded flap, preferably in the entire cross-sectional area and also in the entire area or line of the edge (38bc), or/and, in the area or line contiguous with the edge (38a) with a rectilinear welding line (although it could be example, semicircular, diagonal or oblique) and, preferably, parallel (although they could be at least one or many more perpendicular welding lines) and the desired distance.

[0332] In the particular case of FIG. 9, it is only going to be sealed with a rectilinear welding line: just the whole of the edge generated when the flap is folded on itself, in which section is also sealed at the same time of the zone or line contiguous to the edge (c).

[0333] In the case, of the rotating rod (45): once rotated (16) down 180 degrees to fold on itself the flap can, or return to the starting point by rotating (16) upwards 180 degrees, or, remain positioned in the lower section (having rotated 180 degrees) during the process of sealing the flap/triangular body that is folded or folded at least once on itself in at least two sections, in order to facilitate the sealed, but once the sealing is completed and the closing jaw (8) has returned to the starting point: the rotating rod (45) will return to the starting point when climbing 180 degrees.

[0334] In the case, of the inclined Stylus(44): it can be inserted inwardly before the closing jaw (8) is actuated to join the flap and the impact body (6); or else, it can be inserted into the impact body (6), in a synchronized manner and at the same time, just as it moves forward (until it makes contact with the flap and the impact body (6)} the closing clamp (8) with which the triangular flap/body that has been folded at least once will be sealed at least once.

[0335] In the fifth stage, once the manipulation of all the triangular flaps/bodies has been completed which, in this case, are three (it could have been only one): the closing jaws (8) and the impact body (6) [also they can do it at the same time the clamping jaws (3), or if not later] they will return or move to the starting point (or start) releasing the container, in order to allow the folded flap (or triangular body) to be placed (adhere without adhesives) continuously over time: together some of the adjacent sides of the flap or triangular body, in which letter [a] expresses the face that is on the side(s) of the container already transformed into 3D and, letter [b], expresses the face that is up or down (supporting face) of the container already transformed in 3D.

[0336] On the other hand, the cylinder(s) (for example: a clamp cylinder or linear or rotating cylinders) that drive the clamping jaws (3) {since there may be one, two, three or more of four clamps (3) or sets of clamping jaws (3)} can, in turn, be fixed to one or more rotating or linear cylinders: in order to be able to move the 3D transformed container sideways, as well as finally be able to deposit the container, for example, on a transformer belt that is located next to the transformer of initial packaging in 3D containers.

BELOW IS THE EXPLANATION OF THE OPERATION OF THE DEVICE IN FIG. 5, BY WHICH A STRIP (37) OF A FLAP OR TRIANGULAR BODY IS OBTAINED

[0337] 2Once at least one flap (or triangular body) has been generated next to the impact body (6), and this is positioned (alone) and parallel to the side face of the impact body (6); the following steps are given:

[0338] First Step: the closing jaw (8) is operated by a displacement mode such as, for example, a linear or rotating cylinder, in which, in addition, these are positioned or located parallel to the sides of the impact body (6): in order to come into contact with the generated flap (which is located in the middle) and join the side faces of the impact body (6), and at the same time to fix/block the flap and eject the contents packaged inside such as for example liquid/pasty or/and air/gas, since these are crushed when caught between the impact body and the closing jaw.

[0339] Second Step: Instantly, the flap or triangular body (5) is going to be sealed (2af, 2bf), for example, with a resistance (40a, 40b) or ultrasounds and then cut with a blade (41a, 41b); in which in addition any of them may be fixed on the side face of the impact body (6) or/and on the lateral face of the closing jaw (8).

[0340] So that a strip (37) is obtained in this way, because the triangular flap/body is to be sealed and cut, mainly, with a rectilinear welding line (although it can be, for example, diagonal or semicircular) crosswise in the area of intersection between the flap and the body of the container and, also, two vertical rectilinear welding lines (although it may be, for example, diagonal or semicircular), parallel and separated from each other as far as possible, at least, just the weld line (1) that runs along the longitudinal half and on one of the faces of the flap or triangular body} that converge and are joined to the transversal welding line forming a 90 degree angle .

[0341] Any of the welding lines (Example: FIG. 9 2a, 2b, 2a/c) can have the millimeters desired: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more.