Packaging Unit and Method for Packing Products

Abstract

The present invention relates to a packaging unit for products like eggs, and a method for packing products. The packaging unit according the present invention comprises:—a container made of moulded pulp with a bottom part for holding a product; and—a label made of moulded pulp comprising an embossing with the label being attached to the container.

1 . Packaging unit comprising:
 a container made of moulded pulp with a bottom part for holding a product; and   a label made of moulded pulp comprising an embossing with the label being attached to the container.   
     
     
         2 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the embossing has a depth in the range of 0.1-1.5 mm. 
     
     
         3 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a cover part with a top, front and rear surface with the label being attached to at least the top surface. 
     
     
         4 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom part is provided with friction resistance increasing elements. 
     
     
         5 . Packaging unit according to  claim 3 , wherein the label is attached to the top surface such that air cushions are formed between the label and the cover part. 
     
     
         6 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the label is provided with a visual appearance substantially similar to that of the container. 
     
     
         7 . Packaging unit according to  claim 6 , wherein the label comprises an average surface roughness between 0.1 and 100 μm. 
     
     
         8 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the label further comprises a number of glue edges. 
     
     
         9 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the front surface of the bottom part comprises a protrusion, and the cover part comprises a front surface provided with a corresponding opening together defining a lock, and wherein the label comprises a surface provided with an embossing at the location of the opening in the cover front surface to enhance the locking function of the lock. 
     
     
         10 . Packaging unit according to  claim 9 , wherein the label further comprises a groove through which an end of the protrusion protrudes in a closed position of the packaging unit. 
     
     
         11 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the label comprises an embossing shape such that the embossed label behaves as a stacking element. 
     
     
         12 . Packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the label comprises a two-sided print. 
     
     
         13 . Packaging unit according to  claim 12 , wherein the container comprises an opening corresponding to the label print. 
     
     
         14 . Method for packing products, comprising the step of providing a packaging unit according to  claim 1  and placing therein one or more of the products. 
     
     
         15 . Packaging unit according to  claim 4 , wherein the label is attached to the top surface such that air cushions are formed between the label and the cover part. 
     
     
         16 . Packaging unit comprising:
 a container made of moulded pulp with a bottom part for holding a product; and   a label made of moulded pulp comprising an embossing with the label being attached to the container,   wherein the container further comprises a cover part with a top, front and rear surface with the label being attached to at least the top surface, and   wherein the bottom part is provided with friction resistance increasing elements.   
     
     
         17 . Packaging unit comprising:
 a container made of moulded pulp with a bottom part for holding a product; and   a label made of moulded pulp comprising an embossing with the label being attached to the container,   wherein the container further comprises a cover part with a top, front and rear surface with the label being attached to at least the top surface, and   wherein the label comprises an embossing shape such that the embossed label behaves as a stacking element.   
     
     
         18 . Packaging unit according to  claim 17 , wherein the front surface of the bottom part comprises a protrusion, and the cover part comprises a front surface provided with a corresponding opening together defining a lock, and wherein the label comprises a surface provided with an embossing at the location of the opening in the cover front surface to enhance the locking function of the lock.