Packaging system

Abstract

A packaging system adapted to provide for the secure retention of one or more individual boxes including: a frame dimensioned to receive the one or more boxes, the frame having inner dimensions configured to co-operate with outer dimensions of the boxes such that when the one or more boxes are positioned within the frame they are held securely therein, the frame being further adapted to provide rigid support about the periphery of the boxes, and a skin adapted to be provided over the frame, the skin covering the frame and the boxes contained therein.

1 . A packaging system adapted to provide for the secure retention of one or more individual boxes, the system comprising: 
 a) a frame dimensioned to receive the one or more boxes, the frame having inner dimensions configured to co-operate with outer dimensions of the boxes such that when the one or more boxes are positioned within the frame they are held securely therein, the frame being further adapted to provide rigid support about the periphery of the boxes, and    b) a skin adapted to be provided over the frame, the skin covering the frame and the boxes contained therein.    
     
     
         2 . The system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least one portion of the at least one boxes is preferably formed of a transparent or translucent material so as to enable an examination of the interior portion of the box.  
     
     
         3 . The system as claimed in  claim 2  wherein at least one of the one or more boxes is provided entirely in a transparent or translucent material.  
     
     
         4 . The system as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the skin is provided with at least one window, the window being provided in a portion of the skin that overlaps with the transparent portion of the boxes.  
     
     
         5 . The system as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the window is formed by an aperture in the skin.  
     
     
         6 . The system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the frame is provided with at least one wheel so as to enable a movement of the system.  
     
     
         7 . The system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the skin is provided with one or more hand holds, the hand holds being provided by apertures in an upper portion of the skin.  
     
     
         8 . The system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the skin is further adapted to provide an aperture in a lower portion of the skin, the aperture dimensioned to enable access by a user to a portion of the frame.  
     
     
         9 . The system as claimed in  claim 8  wherein the aperture is dimensioned to enable foot access to the frame so as to enable a user to tilt the frame rearwardly onto one or more wheels so as to provide for a movement of the packaging system.  
     
     
         10 . The system as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the aperture is dimensioned to enable access to the frame by a forklift or similar transport trolley, the access enabling a positioning of the packaging system on the transport trolley.  
     
     
         11 . The system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the frame is formed from a plurality of engageable members, the members adapted to co-operate with one another so as to provide a rigid structure when assembled.  
     
     
         12 . The system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the frame is provided with a first set of members adapted to provide for the external structure of the frame and a second set of members providing for a sectionalisation of the frame so as to create individual compartments for the one or more boxes.  
     
     
         13 . The system as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the engagement of the members is provided by the interaction of at least one tab on a first member with corresponding apertures on a second member.  
     
     
         14 . The system as claimed in  claim 1  being adapted to provide for the packaging of an artificial Christmas tree, the tree and associated baubles being separately boxed.  
     
     
         15 . The system as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the baubles are provided in a box having a transparent or translucent portion, thereby enabling the inspection of the baubles from outside the box without requiring an opening of the box.  
     
     
         16 . The system as claimed in  claim 14  wherein individual baubles are provided in a support tray, the support tray being receivable within a bauble box.  
     
     
         17 . Packaging for at least a two part product, each of the at least two parts being individually boxed, the packaging comprising: 
 a) a frame being internally configured to receive the at least two boxes, each of the at least two boxes being receivable in a predefined inner area portion of the frame,    b) a skin provided about the frame, the skin having at least one window provided therein, the window enabling an inspection of the inner portion of the frame, and    wherein at least a portion of at least one of the at least two boxes is provided in a transparent or translucent material, the positioning of that box within the frame being such that the transparent or translucent portion of the box substantially overlaps with the window provided in the skin, thereby enabling a user to inspect the contents of the box from outside the packaging.    
     
     
         18 . A method of packaging one or more items, the method comprising the steps of: 
 a) placing the items to be packaged in respective boxes, at least one of the boxes being adapted to enable an inspection of the interior portion of the box,    b) providing a frame within an outer skin, the outer skin having at least one window so as to enable an inspection of an inner portion of the frame, and    c) positioning the boxes into the frame, the boxes being positioned so that the portion of those boxes being adapted to enable an inspection of the inner portion of the box overlaps with a corresponding window in the outer skin.    
     
     
         19 . A packaging system substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and/or as illustrated in FIGS.  1  to  8  of the accompanying drawings.