Method for packing, packaging machine, computer program, and package

Abstract

A method for packing a container is disclosed. The method comprises feeding ( 300 ) a first film; printing ( 302 ) information on the first film; feeding ( 304 ) a second film, wherein the first and second films encloses a container to be packed; and sealing ( 306 ) the first and second films together along a line encircling the container to form a package. The printing ( 302 ) of information comprises printing information configured for the container to be packed, and the printing is performed on a side of the first film becoming the inside of the package. A packaging machine ( 100 ), a computer program for a controller of a packaging machine, and a package ( 126 ) for a container ( 102 ) are also disclosed.

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         32 . A method for packing a container comprising:
 feeding a first film;   printing information on the first film;   feeding a second film, wherein the first and second films enclose a container to be packed;   evacuating air between the first and second films and the container; and   sealing the first and second films together along a line encircling the container to form a package,   wherein the printing of information includes printing information configured for the container to be packed, and wherein the printing is performed (i) on a side of the first film becoming the inside of the package, and wherein the printing is performed (ii) as mirrored information on the side becoming the inside of the package such that the printed information is readable through the first film, and   wherein the container is a bag enclosing a liquid content.   
     
     
         33 . The method according to claim  31 , further comprising thermoforming at least one of the first and the second films, wherein the container is placed on the second film after thermoforming of the second film. 
     
     
         34 . The method according to  claim 33 , wherein said thermoforming of the first film is performed after the printing. 
     
     
         35 . The method according to claim  31 , which includes controlling the position of the printing using a previous sealing operation such that the printed information becomes positioned on a desired position of the package. 
     
     
         36 . The method according to claim  31 , wherein the sealing position is controlled using a position of the printing such that the printed information becomes positioned on a desired position of the package. 
     
     
         37 . The method according to claim  31 , wherein container placement on the second film is synchronized using a position of the printing. 
     
     
         38 . The method according to claim  31 , wherein the sealing includes any one of: welding, gluing, heat sealing, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         39 . A packaging machine for packing a container, the machine comprising:
 a first feeder constructively arranged to feed a first film;   a printer constructively arranged to print information on the first film;   a second feeder constructively arranged to feed a second film;   a packing mechanism constructively arranged to cause the first and second films to enclose the container to be packed, wherein the container is a bag enclosing a liquid content;   an air evacuator constructively arranged to evacuate air between the first and second films and the container,   wherein the packing mechanism includes a sealer mechanism constructively arranged to seal the first and second films along a line encircling the container to form a package; and   a controller constructively arranged to control operation of the machine,   wherein the printer is controlled by the controller to print information configured for the container to be packed, and wherein the printer is constructively arranged to print the information for the container on a side of the first film becoming the inside of the package, and wherein the printer is controlled by the controller to print information as mirrored information such that the printed information is readable through the first film.   
     
     
         40 . The machine according to  claim 39 , further comprising
 a thermoforming station constructively arranged to thermoform at least one of the first and second films; and   a container feeder mechanism constructively arranged to place containers on the second film downstream of the thermoforming station.   
     
     
         41 . The machine according to  claim 40 , wherein the thermoforming station is arranged such that thermoforming of the first film is performed downstream of the printer. 
     
     
         42 . The machine according to  claim 39 , wherein the position of the printer is controlled by the controller using a previous sealing operation such that the printed information becomes positioned on a desired position of the package. 
     
     
         43 . The machine according to  claim 39 , wherein the position of the printer is controlled by the controller using a feeding mechanism arranged between the printer and the sealer mechanism. 
     
     
         44 . The machine according to  claim 39 , wherein the position of the sealer mechanism is controlled by the controller from a position of the printer such that the printed information becomes positioned on a desired position of the package. 
     
     
         45 . The machine according to  claim 39 , comprising a container feeder mechanism controlled by the controller so as to place containers on the second film in synchronization with the position of the printer. 
     
     
         46 . A computer program for a controller of a packaging machine, the computer program comprising:
 computer program code including computer executable instructions, which when downloaded and executed by a processor of the controller, causes the controller to control the packaging machine to:
 feed a first film; 
 print information on the first film; 
 feed a second film, wherein the first and second films enclose a container to be packed; 
 evacuate air between the first and second films and the container; and 
 seal the first and second films together along a line encircling the container to form a package; 
   wherein the printing of information includes printing information configured for the container to be packed, and wherein the printing is performed (i) on a side of the first film becoming the inside of the package and (ii) as mirrored information on the side becoming the inside of the package such that the printed information is readable through the first film; and   wherein the container is a bag enclosing a liquid content.   
     
     
         47 . A package for a container, the package comprising:
 first and second films, wherein air is evacuated between the first and second films and the container, the first and second films sealed along a line encircling the container;   wherein the package includes printed information which is configured for the container to be packed and is printed on an inside of the first film;   wherein the printed information includes mirrored information printed on the inside of the package such that the printed information is readable through the first film; and   wherein the container is a bag with liquid content.   
     
     
         48 . The package according to  claim 47 , wherein the printed information is a print arranged to provide (i) light reflecting fields, (ii) light absorbing fields, or (iii) any combination thereof. 
     
     
         49 . The package according to  claim 47 , wherein the printed information is configured to be read by a machine.