CN105829211A - Stand-up flexible container - Google Patents

Abstract

Translated fromChinese

本发明提供了一种非耐用自承柔性容器，该非耐用自承柔性容器可包括第一膜壁(2010)，所述第一膜壁包括限定在第一膜壁(2010)的第一部分中的结构支撑体积(2016)；第二膜壁(2012)；和在第一膜壁和第二膜壁(2010，2012)之间延伸的底部(2014)。第一膜壁和第二膜壁(2010，2012)以及底部(2014)限定产品体积。底部(2014)包括底面(2026)，并且底面(2026)的至少一部分被布置成接触水平表面。

The present invention provides a non-durable self-supporting flexible container that may include a first membrane wall (2010) including a first portion defined in the first membrane wall (2010) The structural support volume (2016); the second membrane wall (2012); and the bottom (2014) extending between the first membrane wall and the second membrane wall (2010, 2012). The first and second membrane walls (2010, 2012) and the bottom (2014) define a product volume. The bottom (2014) includes a bottom surface (2026), and at least a portion of the bottom surface (2026) is arranged to contact a horizontal surface.

Description

Translated fromChinese

直立柔性容器upright flexible container

技术领域technical field

本公开一般涉及容器，并且具体地涉及由柔性材料制成的容器。The present disclosure relates generally to containers, and in particular to containers made of flexible materials.

背景技术Background technique

流动产品包括液体产品和/或可倾倒的固体产品。在各种实施例中，容器可用于接收、容纳和分配一种或多种流动产品。并且在各种实施例中，容器可用于接收、容纳和/或分配单个制品或产品的分开包装的部分。容器可包括一个或多个产品体积。产品体积被构造成填充有一种或多种流动产品。在填充容器的产品体积时，容器接收流动产品。一旦填充至期望的体积，则容器可被构造成在其产品体积中容纳流动产品，直至流动产品被分配。容器通过提供围绕流动产品的阻隔来容纳流动产品。该阻隔阻止流动产品从产品体积中逸出。所述阻隔也可保护流动产品免受容器外部环境的影响。经填充的产品体积通常由顶盖或密封件封闭。容器可被构造成分配容纳在其一个或多个产品体积中的一种或多种流动产品。一旦经分配，最终使用者就可适当消费、施用或换句话讲使用一种或多种流动产品。在各种实施例中，容器可被构造成再填充和再使用或容器可被构造成单次填充后或甚至单次使用后丢弃。容器应当被构造成具有足够的结构完整性，使得其可按预期成功地接收、容纳和分配其一种或多种流动产品。Flowable products include liquid products and/or pourable solid products. In various embodiments, a container can be used to receive, contain and dispense one or more fluent products. And in various embodiments, the container can be used to receive, hold and/or dispense individual articles or separately packaged portions of a product. A container may contain one or more product volumes. The product volume is configured to be filled with one or more fluent products. When filling the product volume of the container, the container receives the fluent product. Once filled to the desired volume, the container can be configured to hold the fluent product in its product volume until the fluent product is dispensed. The container holds the fluent product by providing a barrier around the fluent product. This barrier prevents the fluent product from escaping from the product volume. The barrier also protects the flowable product from the environment outside the container. The filled product volume is usually closed by a cap or seal. A container may be configured to dispense one or more fluent products contained within one or more product volumes thereof. Once dispensed, the end user may consume, administer or otherwise use the one or more fluent products as appropriate. In various embodiments, the container can be configured to be refilled and reused or the container can be configured to be discarded after a single fill or even a single use. A container should be constructed with sufficient structural integrity so that it can successfully receive, contain and dispense its fluent product or products as intended.

用于一种或多种流动产品的容器可被处理、被展示用于出售、以及投入使用。在制备、填充、装饰、包装、运输以及拆包装容器时，能够以许多不同方式处理所述容器。在容器被机器和人处理、被设备和车辆移动，并被其它容器和各种包装材料接触时，所述容器可经历各种不同的外力和环境条件。用于一种或多种流动产品的容器应当被构造成具有足够的结构完整性，使得其能够按预期成功地以这些方式中的任一种，或以本领域已知的任何其它方式处理。Containers for one or more fluent products can be handled, displayed for sale, and put into service. When preparing, filling, decorating, packaging, shipping and unpacking containers, they can be handled in many different ways. Containers experience a variety of different external forces and environmental conditions as they are handled by machines and people, moved by equipment and vehicles, and contacted by other containers and various packaging materials. A container for one or more fluent products should be constructed with sufficient structural integrity such that it can be successfully handled as intended in any of these ways, or in any other way known in the art.

还可在提供所述容器用于购买时，以许多不同方式展示所述容器用于出售。容器可作为单个商品出售，或可将容器与一个或多个其它容器或产品包装在一起(其一起形成商品)出售。容器可作为具有或不具有次级包装的初级包装出售。当容器被展示用于出售时，所述容器可被装饰以显示字符、图形、标志和/或其它视觉元素。当搁置或直立在商店货架上、在营销展示中呈现、悬挂在展示吊架上、或加载在展示架或售货机中时，容器可被构造成被展示用于出售。用于一种或多种液态产品的容器应当配置有允许其按预期以这些方式中的任一种，或以本领域已知的任何其它方式成功展示的结构。The container can also be displayed for sale in a number of different ways when it is offered for purchase. The container may be sold as a single article, or the container may be sold packaged with one or more other containers or products which together form the article. Containers can be sold as primary packaging with or without secondary packaging. When the container is displayed for sale, the container may be decorated to display characters, graphics, logos, and/or other visual elements. The container may be configured to be displayed for sale while resting or standing upright on a store shelf, presented in a merchandising display, hung from a display hanger, or loaded in a display rack or vending machine. A container for one or more liquid products should be configured with a structure that allows it to be successfully displayed as intended in any of these ways, or in any other way known in the art.

容器还可由其最终使用者以许多不同方式投入使用。容器可被构造成被最终使用者握持和/或抓持，因此就人手而言，容器应当被适当地设定尺寸和成型；并且为此目的，容器可包括可用的结构特征诸如柄部和/或抓持表面。容器可在搁置或直立在支撑表面上时，在悬挂在突出部(诸如钩或夹具)上或从突出部悬挂时，或在由产品夹持器支撑时，或(用于可再填充或可再充电容器)定位在再填充或再充电站中时被储存。容器可被构造成当处在这些储存位置中的任一个中时或当被使用者握持时，分配一种或多种流动产品。容器可被构造成通过使用重力、和/或压力、和/或分配机构(诸如泵或吸管)、或通过使用本领域已知的其它种类的分配器来分配一种或多种流动产品。一些容器可被构造成由销售者(例如批发商或零售商)或由最终使用者填充和/或再填充。用于一种或多种流动产品的容器应当被构造成具有允许其按预期以这些方式中的任一种，或以本领域已知的任何其它方式成功地投入使用的结构。容器还可被构造成由最终使用者以各种方式作为废料和/或可再循环材料丢弃。Containers can also be put into service by their end users in many different ways. The container may be configured to be held and/or grasped by the end user, so that the container should be suitably sized and shaped with respect to the human hand; and to this end, the container may include usable structural features such as handles and / or gripping surface. The container may be resting or standing on a support surface, while being hung on or from a projection such as a hook or clip, or while being supported by a product holder, or (for refillable or refillable recharging container) is stored while positioned in a refill or recharging station. The container may be configured to dispense one or more fluent products when in any of these storage positions or when held by a user. The container may be configured to dispense one or more fluent products by using gravity, and/or pressure, and/or a dispensing mechanism such as a pump or a straw, or by using other types of dispensers known in the art. Some containers may be configured to be filled and/or refilled by a seller (eg, a wholesaler or retailer) or by an end user. A container for one or more fluent products should be constructed with a structure that allows it to be successfully put into service as intended in any of these ways, or in any other way known in the art. The container can also be configured to be discarded as waste and/or recyclable material in various ways by the end user.

用于流动产品的容器的一种常规类型为由一种或多种固体材料制成的刚性容器。常规刚性容器的示例包括模塑塑料瓶、玻璃广口瓶、金属罐、纸板盒等。这些常规刚性容器是熟知的并且一般来讲是可用的；然而，它们的设计确实呈现出一些显著的困难。One conventional type of container for flowable products is a rigid container made of one or more solid materials. Examples of conventional rigid containers include molded plastic bottles, glass jars, metal cans, cardboard boxes, and the like. These conventional rigid containers are well known and generally available; however, their design does present some significant difficulties.

第一，一些用于流动产品的常规刚性容器可能制造昂贵。一些刚性容器由使一种或多种固体材料成形的过程制成。其它刚性容器由相变过程制成，其中将容器材料加热(至软化/熔融)、然后成型、然后冷却(至硬化/固化)。两种制造种类均为高耗能过程，其可能需要复杂的设备。First, some conventional rigid containers for flowable products can be expensive to manufacture. Some rigid containers are made from a process of shaping one or more solid materials. Other rigid containers are made by a phase change process in which the container material is heated (to soften/melt), then shaped, and then cooled (to harden/solidify). Both types of manufacturing are energy-intensive processes that may require complex equipment.

第二，一些用于流动产品的常规刚性容器可能需要显著量的材料。设计成直立在支撑表面上的刚性容器需要足够厚的实心壁以在容器被填充时支撑所述容器。这可能需要显著量的材料，这增加了容器的成本并导致其丢弃的困难。Second, some conventional rigid containers for flowable products may require significant amounts of material. Rigid containers designed to stand on a support surface require solid walls thick enough to support the container as it is filled. This may require a significant amount of material, which increases the cost of the container and makes its disposal difficult.

第三，一些用于流动产品的常规刚性容器可能难以装饰。一些刚性容器的尺寸、形状(例如弯曲表面)和/或材料，使得其难以直接在其外表面上进行印刷。贴标签需要附加的材料和处理，并且限制了装饰的尺寸和形状。包装提供较大的装饰面积，但也需要附加材料和处理，常常花费显著。Third, some conventional rigid containers for flowable products can be difficult to decorate. The size, shape (eg, curved surface) and/or material of some rigid containers make it difficult to print directly on their outer surfaces. Labeling requires additional materials and handling, and limits the size and shape of the decoration. Packaging provides a large decorative area, but also requires additional materials and handling, often at significant expense.

第四，一些用于流动产品的常规刚性容器可能容易发生某些类型的损坏。如果将刚性容器推向粗糙表面，则容器可出现磨损，这可使容器上的印刷模糊。如果将刚性容器压向硬物体，则容器可出现凹陷，这可使其看起来难看。并且如果刚性容器掉落，则容器可能破裂，这可造成其流动产品损失。Fourth, some conventional rigid containers used for flowable products may be prone to certain types of damage. If a rigid container is pushed against a rough surface, the container can experience abrasion which can blur the printing on the container. If a rigid container is pressed against a hard object, the container can become dented, which can make it look unsightly. And if the rigid container is dropped, the container may break, which can cause loss of its flowable product.

第五，常规刚性容器中的一些流动产品可能难以分配。当最终使用者挤压刚性容器以分配其流动产品时，最终使用者必须克服刚性侧面的阻力以使容器变形。一些使用者可能缺少易于克服所述阻力的手劲；这些使用者可能分配少于其期望量的流动产品。其他使用者可能需要施加如此多的手劲，使得他们不能容易地控制使容器变形的程度；这些使用者可能分配多于其期望量的流动产品。Fifth, some runny products in conventional rigid containers can be difficult to dispense. When an end user squeezes a rigid container to dispense its fluent product, the end user must overcome the resistance of the rigid sides to deform the container. Some users may lack hand strength to easily overcome the resistance; these users may dispense less than their desired amount of flowable product. Other users may need to apply so much hand force that they cannot easily control the degree to which the container is deformed; these users may dispense more runny product than they desire.

发明内容Contents of the invention

本公开描述了由柔性材料制成的容器的各种实施例。因为这些容器由柔性材料制成，因此当与常规刚性容器相比时，这些容器可较便宜地制造，可使用较少材料并且可较容易装饰。第一，这些容器可较便宜地制造，因为柔性材料的转变(从片材形式至成品)通常比刚性材料的形成(从块形式至成品)需要更少的能量和复杂性。第二，这些容器可使用较少材料，因为其被构造有新型支撑结构，所述新型支撑结构不需要使用在常规刚性容器中使用的厚实心壁。第三，这些柔性容器可更易于印刷和/或装饰，因为其由柔性材料制成，并且柔性材料可在其被成型为容器之前作为适形网来印刷和/或装饰。尽管本公开的容器由柔性材料制成，但其可被配置有足够的结构完整性，使得其可按预期成功接收、容纳和分配一种或多种流动产品。另外，这些容器可被配置有足够的结构完整性，使得其可成功承受来自处理的外力和环境条件。另外，这些容器可被配置有允许其按预期成功展示并投入使用的结构。This disclosure describes various embodiments of containers made from flexible materials. Because these containers are made of flexible materials, these containers can be less expensive to manufacture, can use less material and can be easier to decorate when compared to conventional rigid containers. First, these containers can be less expensive to manufacture because the transformation of flexible materials (from sheet form to finished product) generally requires less energy and complexity than the formation of rigid materials (from block form to finished product). Second, these containers can use less material because they are constructed with a novel support structure that does not require the use of thick core walls used in conventional rigid containers. Third, these flexible containers can be easier to print and/or decorate because they are made of a flexible material, and the flexible material can be printed and/or decorated as a conformal web before it is formed into a container. Although made of flexible materials, the container of the present disclosure can be configured with sufficient structural integrity such that it can successfully receive, contain, and dispense one or more fluent products as intended. Additionally, these containers can be configured with sufficient structural integrity such that they can successfully withstand external forces and environmental conditions from processing. Additionally, these containers can be configured with structures that allow them to be successfully deployed and put into service as intended.

根据本公开的一个实施例，非耐用柔性容器可包括第一膜壁，所述第一膜壁包括在第一膜壁中包括结构支撑体积的第一部分和不含结构支撑体积的第二部分；第二膜壁；和在第一膜壁和第二膜壁之间延伸的底部。第一膜壁和第二膜壁以及底部限定产品体积。底部包括底面，并且底面的至少一部分被布置成接触水平支撑表面。According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the non-durable flexible container may comprise a first membrane wall comprising a first portion comprising a structural support volume and a second portion free of the structural support volume in the first membrane wall; a second membrane wall; and a base extending between the first membrane wall and the second membrane wall. The first and second membrane walls and the bottom define a product volume. The bottom includes a bottom surface, and at least a portion of the bottom surface is arranged to contact a horizontal support surface.

根据本公开的另一个实施例，非耐用柔性容器系统可包括非耐用柔性容器和刚性基座。非耐用柔性容器可包括相对地设置的顶部部分和底部部分；第一膜壁，所述第一膜壁包括在第一膜壁中包括结构支撑体积的第一部分和不含结构支撑体积的第二部分；和第二膜壁。第一膜壁和第二膜壁在顶部部分和底部部分之间延伸。底部部分可设置在刚性基座中。According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-durable flexible container system may include a non-durable flexible container and a rigid base. The non-durable flexible container may include opposingly disposed top and bottom portions; a first membrane wall comprising a first portion comprising a structural support volume in the first membrane wall and a second portion not containing the structural support volume. part; and the second membrane wall. A first membrane wall and a second membrane wall extend between the top portion and the bottom portion. The bottom portion may be disposed in a rigid base.

附图说明Description of drawings

图1A示出直立柔性容器的实施例的前视图。Figure 1A shows a front view of an embodiment of a stand up flexible container.

图1B示出图1A的直立柔性容器的侧视图。Figure IB shows a side view of the stand up flexible container of Figure IA.

图1C示出图1A的直立柔性容器的顶视图。Figure 1C shows a top view of the stand up flexible container of Figure 1A.

图1D示出图1A的直立柔性容器的底视图。Figure ID shows a bottom view of the stand up flexible container of Figure 1A.

图2A示出具有结构支撑框架的直立柔性容器的顶视图，所述结构支撑框架具有如截锥体的总体形状。Figure 2A shows a top view of a stand up flexible container with a structural support frame having an overall shape like a frustum of a cone.

图2B示出图2A的容器的前视图。Figure 2B shows a front view of the container of Figure 2A.

图2C示出图2A的容器的侧视图。Figure 2C shows a side view of the container of Figure 2A.

图2D示出图2A的容器的等轴视图。Figure 2D shows an isometric view of the container of Figure 2A.

图3A示出具有结构支撑框架的直立柔性容器的顶视图，所述结构支撑框架具有如角锥体的总体形状。Figure 3A shows a top view of a stand up flexible container with a structural support frame having an overall shape like a pyramid.

图3B示出图3A的容器的前视图。Figure 3B shows a front view of the container of Figure 3A.

图3C示出图3A的容器的侧视图。Figure 3C shows a side view of the container of Figure 3A.

图3D示出图3A的容器的等轴视图。Figure 3D shows an isometric view of the container of Figure 3A.

图4A示出具有结构支撑框架的直立柔性容器的顶视图，所述结构支撑框架具有如三棱柱的总体形状。Figure 4A shows a top view of a stand up flexible container with a structural support frame having an overall shape like a triangular prism.

图4B示出图4A的容器的前视图。Figure 4B shows a front view of the container of Figure 4A.

图4C示出图4A的容器的侧视图。Figure 4C shows a side view of the container of Figure 4A.

图4D示出图4A的容器的等轴视图。Figure 4D shows an isometric view of the container of Figure 4A.

图5A示出具有结构支撑框架的直立柔性容器的顶视图，所述结构支撑框架具有如四棱柱的总体形状。Figure 5A shows a top view of a stand up flexible container with a structural support frame having an overall shape like a quadrangular prism.

图5B示出图5A的容器的前视图。Figure 5B shows a front view of the container of Figure 5A.

图5C示出图5A的容器的侧视图。Figure 5C shows a side view of the container of Figure 5A.

图5D示出图5A的容器的等轴视图。Figure 5D shows an isometric view of the container of Figure 5A.

图6A示出具有结构支撑框架的直立柔性容器的顶视图，所述结构支撑框架具有如五棱柱的总体形状。Figure 6A shows a top view of a stand up flexible container with a structural support frame having an overall shape like a pentagonal prism.

图6B示出图6A的容器的前视图。Figure 6B shows a front view of the container of Figure 6A.

图6C示出图6A的容器的侧视图。Figure 6C shows a side view of the container of Figure 6A.

图6D示出图6A的容器的等轴视图。Figure 6D shows an isometric view of the container of Figure 6A.

图7A示出具有结构支撑框架的直立柔性容器的顶视图，所述结构支撑框架具有如圆锥体的总体形状。Figure 7A shows a top view of a stand up flexible container with a structural support frame having an overall shape like a cone.

图7B示出图7A的容器的前视图。Figure 7B shows a front view of the container of Figure 7A.

图7C示出图7A的容器的侧视图。Figure 7C shows a side view of the container of Figure 7A.

图7D示出图7A的容器的等轴视图。Figure 7D shows an isometric view of the container of Figure 7A.

图8A示出具有结构支撑框架的直立柔性容器的顶视图，所述结构支撑框架具有如圆柱体的总体形状。Figure 8A shows a top view of a stand up flexible container with a structural support frame having an overall shape like a cylinder.

图8B示出图8A的容器的前视图。Figure 8B shows a front view of the container of Figure 8A.

图8C示出图8A的容器的侧视图。Figure 8C shows a side view of the container of Figure 8A.

图8D示出图8A的容器的等轴视图。Figure 8D shows an isometric view of the container of Figure 8A.

图9A示出自承柔性容器的实施例的顶视图，其具有如正方形的总体形状。Figure 9A shows a top view of an embodiment of a self-supporting flexible container having an overall shape like a square.

图9B示出图9A的柔性容器的端视图。Figure 9B shows an end view of the flexible container of Figure 9A.

图10A示出自承柔性容器的实施例的顶视图，其具有如三角形的总体形状。Figure 10A shows a top view of an embodiment of a self-supporting flexible container having an overall shape such as a triangle.

图10B示出图10A的柔性容器的端视图。Figure 10B shows an end view of the flexible container of Figure 10A.

图11A示出自承柔性容器的实施例的顶视图，其具有如圆形的总体形状。FIG. 11A shows a top view of an embodiment of a self-supporting flexible container having an overall shape such as a circle.

图11B示出图11A的柔性容器的端视图。11B shows an end view of the flexible container of FIG. 11A.

图12A示出推拉型分配器的等轴视图。Figure 12A shows an isometric view of a push-pull dispenser.

图12B示出具有掀盖的分配器的等轴视图。Figure 12B shows an isometric view of the dispenser with a flip top.

图12C示出具有螺旋盖的分配器的等轴视图。Figure 12C shows an isometric view of a dispenser with a screw cap.

图12D示出可旋转型分配器的等轴视图。Figure 12D shows an isometric view of a rotatable dispenser.

图12E示出具有顶盖的喷嘴型分配器的等轴视图。Figure 12E shows an isometric view of a nozzle-type dispenser with a cap.

图13A示出吸管分配器的等轴视图。Figure 13A shows an isometric view of a straw dispenser.

图13B示出具有盖的吸管分配器的等轴视图。Figure 13B shows an isometric view of a straw dispenser with a lid.

图13C示出上翻吸管式分配器的等轴视图。Figure 13C shows an isometric view of a flip-up straw dispenser.

图13D示出具有咬嘴阀的吸管式分配器的等轴视图。Figure 13D shows an isometric view of a straw dispenser with a mouthpiece valve.

图14A示出泵型分配器的等轴视图。Figure 14A shows an isometric view of a pump dispenser.

图14B示出泵式喷雾型分配器的等轴视图。Figure 14B shows an isometric view of a pump spray dispenser.

图14C示出触发式喷雾型分配器的等轴视图。Figure 14C shows an isometric view of a trigger spray dispenser.

图15为针对容器质量比率的若干值的作为液体填充水平的函数的无量纲倾覆功的图示。Figure 15 is a graphical representation of the dimensionless work of overturning as a function of liquid fill level for several values of container mass ratio.

图16为理想化的二维刚性矩形体的自由体受力图。Fig. 16 is a free body force diagram of an idealized two-dimensional rigid rectangular body.

图17为直立柔性容器的一个实施例的前视图。Figure 17 is a front view of one embodiment of a stand up flexible container.

图18A-18D示出了具有不同铰链特征部的柔性容器坯件(处于未膨胀状态)的实施例的前视图。18A-18D show front views of embodiments of flexible container blanks (in an uninflated state) with different hinge features.

图19示出了具有底面结构支撑体积的柔性容器的一个实施例的底视图。Figure 19 shows a bottom view of one embodiment of a flexible container with a floor structure support volume.

图20示出了具有用于减少底面中膜量的结构的柔性容器的一个实施例的底视图。Figure 20 shows a bottom view of one embodiment of a flexible container with features to reduce the amount of film in the bottom surface.

图21A示出了处于未膨胀状态的柔性容器坯件的一个实施例的前视图，所述柔性容器坯件具有从底部的拐角延伸的底部伸出部。Figure 21A illustrates a front view of one embodiment of a flexible container blank in an uninflated state, the flexible container blank having bottom protrusions extending from corners of the bottom.

图21B示出了处于膨胀状态的图20A的柔性容器的等轴视图。Figure 21B shows an isometric view of the flexible container of Figure 20A in an expanded state.

图22示出了具有非耐用柔性容器和刚性基座的柔性容器系统的前视图。Figure 22 shows a front view of a flexible container system with a non-durable flexible container and a rigid base.

具体实施方式detailed description

本公开描述了由柔性材料制成的容器的各种实施例。由于这些容器由柔性材料制成，因此当与常规刚性容器相比时，这些容器可较便宜地制造，可使用较少材料并且可较容易装饰。第一，这些容器可较便宜地制造，因为柔性材料的转变(从片材形式至成品)通常比刚性材料的形成(从块形式至成品)需要更少的能量和复杂性。第二，这些容器可使用较少材料，因为其被构造有新型支撑结构，所述新型支撑结构不需要使用在常规刚性容器中使用的厚实心壁。第三，这些柔性容器可更易于装饰，因为在其柔性材料形成为容器之前可易于对所述柔性材料进行印刷。第四，这些柔性容器不易于磨损、凹陷和破裂，因为当接触表面和物体时，柔性材料允许它们的外表面变形，然后反弹。第五，这些柔性容器中的流动产品可更容易且仔细地分配，因为柔性容器的侧面可容易且可控制地由人手挤压。This disclosure describes various embodiments of containers made from flexible materials. Because these containers are made of flexible materials, these containers can be less expensive to manufacture, can use less material and can be easier to decorate when compared to conventional rigid containers. First, these containers can be less expensive to manufacture because the transformation of flexible materials (from sheet form to finished product) generally requires less energy and complexity than the formation of rigid materials (from block form to finished product). Second, these containers can use less material because they are constructed with a novel support structure that does not require the use of thick core walls used in conventional rigid containers. Third, these flexible containers can be more easily decorated because the flexible material can be easily printed on before it is formed into a container. Fourth, these flexible containers are less prone to wear, dents, and cracks because the flexible material allows their outer surfaces to deform and then bounce back when contacting surfaces and objects. Fifth, flowable products in these flexible containers can be more easily and carefully dispensed because the sides of the flexible container can be easily and controllably squeezed by human hands.

尽管本公开的容器由柔性材料制成，但其可被配置有足够的结构完整性，使得其可按预期成功接收、容纳和分配一种或多种流动产品。另外，这些容器可被配置有足够的结构完整性，使得其可成功承受来自处理的外力和环境条件。另外，这些容器可被配置有允许其按预期成功展示用于出售并投入使用的结构。Although made of flexible materials, the container of the present disclosure can be configured with sufficient structural integrity such that it can successfully receive, contain, and dispense one or more fluent products as intended. Additionally, these containers can be configured with sufficient structural integrity such that they can successfully withstand external forces and environmental conditions from processing. Additionally, these containers can be configured with structures that allow them to be successfully displayed for sale and put into service as intended.

如本文所用，术语“约”通过指代等于特定值加上或减去百分之二十(+/-20％)的范围来修饰特定值。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，特定值的任何公开也理解为对等于约所述特定值的范围(即+/-20％)的公开。As used herein, the term "about" modifies a particular value by referring to a range equal to plus or minus twenty percent (+/- 20%) of the particular value. For any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein, in various alternative embodiments, any disclosure of a specific value is also understood to correspond to a range (i.e. +/- 20%) equivalent to about the specified value of publicity.

如本文所用，术语“环境条件”是指在15-35摄氏度范围内的温度和在35％-75％的范围内的相对湿度。As used herein, the term "ambient conditions" refers to a temperature in the range of 15-35 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity in the range of 35%-75%.

如本文所用，术语“大约”通过指代等于特定值加上或减去百分之十五(+/-15％)的范围来修饰特定值。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，特定值的任何公开也理解为对等于大约所述特定值的范围(即+/-15％)的公开。As used herein, the term "about" modifies a particular value by referring to a range equal to plus or minus fifteen percent (+/- 15%) of the particular value. For any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein, in various alternative embodiments, any disclosure of a specific value is also understood to be a range equal to about the specified value (i.e. +/- 15%) of publicity.

如本文所用，当提及材料片时，术语“基重”是指单位面积的质量的量度，以克/平方米(gsm)为单位。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，任何柔性材料均可被构造成具有10-1000gsm，或10-1000的任何整数gsm值，或在由任何这些值形成的任何范围内，诸如20-800gsm，30-600gsm，40-400gsm，或50-200等的基重。As used herein, the term "basis weight" when referring to a sheet of material refers to a measure of mass per unit area in grams per square meter (gsm). With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any flexible material can be configured to have a gsm value of 10-1000 gsm, or any integer gsm value of 10-1000, or any These values form any range, such as 20-800gsm, 30-600gsm, 40-400gsm, or 50-200 etc. basis weight.

如本文所用，术语“容器质量比率(m_l/m_c)”是指产品体积中的产品质量与容器质量的比率并且是随产品体积的填充水平而变化的。根据本公开的实施例，当产品体积基本上100％地填充有在25℃下具有1g/mL密度的水时，容器可具有约0.001至约10⁶的容器质量比率。当产品体积基本上100％地填充有在25℃下具有1g/mL密度的水时，容器质量比率的其它合适的范围包括例如约0.001至约10⁶，约0.01至约10⁵，约0.1至约10⁴，约1至约10³，约5至约1000，约10至约500，约20至约400，约30至约300，约10至约800，约40至约700，约40至约250，和约10至约200。当产品体积基本上100％地填充有在25℃下具有1g/mL密度的水时，容器质量比率可为约0.001，0.005，0.01，0.05，0.1，0.5，1，5，10，20，30，40，50，60，70，80，90100，200，300，400，500，600，700，800，900，1000，5000，10000，50000，100000，500000，1000000、以及由任何前述值所形成的任何范围。As used herein, the term "container mass ratio (_ml /_mc )" refers to the ratio of product mass in product volume to container mass and is a function of the fill level of the product volume. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the container may have a container mass ratio of about 0.001 to about 10⁶ when the product volume is substantially 100% filled with water having a density of 1 g/mL at 25°C. Other suitable ranges for container mass ratios include, for example, about 0.001 to about 10⁶ , about 0.01 to about 10⁵ , about 0.1 to About 10⁴ , about 1 to about 10³ , about 5 to about 1000, about 10 to about 500, about 20 to about 400, about 30 to about 300, about 10 to about 800, about 40 to about 700, about 40 to about 250, and about 10 to about 200. When the product volume is substantially 100% filled with water having a density of 1 g/mL at 25°C, the container mass ratio can be about 0.001, 0.005, 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 30 , 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000, 500000, 1000000, and any of the preceding values any range of .

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“底部”是指位于容器总体高度的最下面30％(即容器总体高度的0-30％)的容器的部分。如本文所用，术语“底部”还可通过用小于30％的特定百分比值修饰术语底部来进一步限制。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，提及容器底部是指底部25％(即总体高度的0-25％)、底部20％(即总体高度的0-20％)、底部15％(即总体高度的0-15％)、底部10％(即总体高度的0-10％)、或底部5％(即总体高度的0-5％)、或介于0％和30％之间的任何整数百分比值。如本文所用，术语“底面”是指被布置成当容器直立在水平支撑表面上时至少部分地接触所述水平支撑表面的底部容器的一部分。在一些实施例中，底面可包括水平支撑表面接触部分和与水平支撑表面成面对关系但不接触水平支撑表面的部分。在其它实施例中，当容器直立在水平支撑表面上时，基本上整个底面可接触水平支撑表面。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "bottom" refers to the portion of the container that is located in the lowermost 30% of the overall height of the container (ie, 0-30% of the overall height of the container). As used herein, the term "bottom" may be further limited by modifying the term bottom with a certain percentage value of less than 30%. With respect to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various alternative embodiments, reference to the bottom of the container refers to the bottom 25% (i.e., 0-25% of the overall height), the bottom 20% (i.e. 0-20% of the overall height), bottom 15% (i.e. 0-15% of the overall height), bottom 10% (i.e. 0-10% of the overall height), or bottom 5% (i.e. 0-5% of the overall height ), or any integer percentage value between 0% and 30%. As used herein, the term "bottom" refers to a portion of a bottom container that is arranged to at least partially contact a horizontal support surface when the container stands upright on said horizontal support surface. In some embodiments, the bottom surface may include a horizontal support surface contacting portion and a portion in facing relationship with, but not in contact with, the horizontal support surface. In other embodiments, substantially the entire bottom surface may contact the horizontal support surface when the container is standing upright on the horizontal support surface.

如本文所用，术语“品牌标记”是指旨在区分产品与其它产品的视觉元素。品牌标记的示例包括以下中任何一种或多种：商标、商品外观、徽标、图标等。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性容器的任一个表面均可包括以任何组合形式的本文所公开的或本领域已知的任何尺寸、形状或构造的一个或多个标记。As used herein, the term "branding" refers to a visual element intended to distinguish a product from other products. Examples of brand marks include any one or more of the following: trademarks, trade dress, logos, icons, etc. With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any surface of the flexible container may comprise any of the dimensions, in any combination, disclosed herein or known in the art. One or more markers for a shape or construct.

如本文所用，术语“重心高度”是指与水平支撑表面相距一定竖直距离的点的位置，其代表所述系统中所有质量(例如容器质量和填充容器的内容物的总和)的平均位置。本公开的容器的重心高度随产品体积的填充水平而变化。可如下计算容器在给定填充水平时的重心高度(h)：As used herein, the term "height of center of gravity" refers to the position of a point at a vertical distance from a horizontal support surface, which represents the average position of all masses in the system (such as the sum of the mass of the container and the contents of the filled container). The height of the center of gravity of the containers of the present disclosure varies with the fill level of the product volume. The height of the center of gravity (h) of the container at a given fill level can be calculated as follows:

$\mathrm{<span><span>h</span>h</span>}<span><span>=</span>=</span>\frac{\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}{\mathrm{<span><span>2</span>2</span>}}<span><span>(</span>(</span>\frac{\frac{{\mathrm{<span><span>m</span>m</span>}}_{\mathrm{<span><span>l</span>l</span>}}}{{\mathrm{<span><span>m</span>m</span>}}_{\mathrm{<span><span>c</span>c</span>}}}{\mathrm{<span><span>h</span>h</span>}}_{\mathrm{<span><span>l</span>l</span>}}<span><span>+</span>+</span>{\mathrm{<span><span>h</span>h</span>}}_{\mathrm{<span><span>c</span>c</span>}}}{\frac{{\mathrm{<span><span>m</span>m</span>}}_{\mathrm{<span><span>l</span>l</span>}}}{{\mathrm{<span><span>m</span>m</span>}}_{\mathrm{<span><span>c</span>c</span>}}}<span><span>+</span>+</span>\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}<span><span>)</span>)</span>$

其中m_l为特定填充水平时产品体积中的产品质量，m_c为空容器质量，h_l为特定填充水平时产品体积中的产品高度，并且h_c为容器的总体高度。where_ml is the product mass in the product volume at a particular fill level,_mc is the empty container mass,_hl is the product height in the product volume at a particular fill level, and_hc is the overall height of the container.

如本文所用，术语“字符”是指旨在传达信息的视觉元素。字符的示例包括以下中任意一种或多种：字母、数字、符号等。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性容器的任何表面均可以任何组合包括本文所公开的或本领域已知的任何尺寸、形状或构造的一个或多个字符。As used herein, the term "character" refers to a visual element intended to convey information. Examples of characters include any one or more of the following: letters, numbers, symbols, and the like. With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any surface of the flexible container may comprise, in any combination, any size, shape, or configuration disclosed herein or known in the art. one or more characters.

如本文所用，术语“闭合”是指产品体积的状态，其中防止产品体积内的流动产品逸出产品体积(例如由形成阻隔的一种或多种材料，和由顶盖)，但是产品体积不一定是气密密封的。例如，闭合的容器可包括通风口，其允许容器中的顶部空间与容器外部环境中的空气流体连通。As used herein, the term "closed" refers to the state of a product volume in which flowing product within the product volume is prevented from escaping the product volume (e.g., by one or more materials forming a barrier, and by a cap), but the product volume does not It must be hermetically sealed. For example, a closed container may include a vent that allows the headspace in the container to be in fluid communication with the air in the environment outside the container.

如本文所用，被命名为W^*的术语“无量纲倾覆功”为已根据下式被无量纲化的“倾覆功”：As used herein, the term "dimensionless overturning work" designated W^* is "overturning work" that has been dimensionless according to the following formula:

W^*＝W/mgh_c＝无量纲倾覆功W^* ＝W/mgh_c ＝Dimensionless overturning work

W＝倾覆功W = overturning work

m＝m_l+m_c的总质量The total mass of m=m_l +m_c

g＝重力加速度g = acceleration due to gravity

x＝水平支撑表面平面中的从重心至旋转点即用于倾覆的铰链点的最短侧向距离x = shortest lateral distance in the plane of the horizontal support surface from the center of gravity to the point of rotation, i.e. the hinge point for capsize

h＝如上述节段中的公式所限定的所组合的容器和液体填充物的重心高度。h = height of the center of gravity of the combined container and liquid fill as defined by the formula in the above paragraph.

h_c＝容器的高度。h_c = height of container.

可使用以下公式来计算无量纲倾覆功(W^*)：The dimensionless overturning work (W^* ) can be calculated using the following formula:

${\mathrm{<span><span>W</span>W</span>}}^{<span><span>*</span>*</span>}<span><span>=</span>=</span>\sqrt{{<span><span>(</span>(</span>\frac{\mathrm{<span><span>x</span>x</span>}}{{\mathrm{<span><span>h</span>h</span>}}_{\mathrm{<span><span>c</span>c</span>}}}<span><span>)</span>)</span>}^{\mathrm{<span><span>2</span>2</span>}}<span><span>+</span>+</span>{<span><span>(</span>(</span>\frac{\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}{\mathrm{<span><span>2</span>2</span>}}<span><span>(</span>(</span>\frac{\mathrm{<span><span>f</span>f</span>}\mathrm{<span><span>M</span>m</span>}<span><span>+</span>+</span>\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}{\mathrm{<span><span>M</span>m</span>}<span><span>+</span>+</span>\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}<span><span>)</span>)</span><span><span>)</span>)</span>}^{\mathrm{<span><span>2</span>2</span>}}}<span><span>-</span>-</span><span><span>(</span>(</span>\frac{\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}{\mathrm{<span><span>2</span>2</span>}}<span><span>(</span>(</span>\frac{\mathrm{<span><span>f</span>f</span>}\mathrm{<span><span>M</span>m</span>}<span><span>+</span>+</span>\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}{\mathrm{<span><span>M</span>m</span>}<span><span>+</span>+</span>\mathrm{<span><span>1</span>1</span>}}<span><span>)</span>)</span><span><span>)</span>)</span>$

其中x为从重心至旋转点(即，用于倾覆的铰链点)的距离，h_c为容器的总体高度，f为h_l/h_c(其中h_l为容器中的产品高度)，并且M为产品质量与容器质量的质量比率(m_l/m_c)。当产品体积填充有在25℃下具有1g/mL密度的水时，从100％填充时的初始值开始，随着产品体积的填充水平从100％填充变化至0％填充，根据本公开的各种实施例的容器的无量纲倾覆功值可从约40％变化至约500％。从100％填充时的初始值开始，随着产品体积的填充水平从100％填充变化至0％填充，无量纲倾覆功值变化的其它合适的值包括约40％至约450％，约40％至约400％，约40％至约350％，约40％至约300％，约40％至约250％，约40％至约200％，约40％至约180％，约50％至约160％，约60％至约160％，约60％至约140％，约80％至约120％，或约100％至约110％。其它合适的值包括约40，45，50，55，60，65，70，75，80，85，90，95，100，105，110，115，120，125，130，135，140，145，150，155，160，165，170，175，180，185，190，200，205，210，215，220，225，230，235，240，245，250，255，260，265，270，275，280，285，290，295，300，305，310，315，320，325，330，335，340，345，350，355，360，365，370，375，380，385，390，395，400，405，410，415，420，425，430，435，440，445，450，455，460，465，470475，480，485，490，495，500％、以及由任何前述值所形成的任何范围。参考图15，无量纲倾覆功的变化可随着容器被倒空产品而大大增加，这可有利地允许本公开的容器随着产品从容器的移除而具有改善的倾覆抗性。相比之下，常规刚性容器就不是随着产品从容器中被倒空而变得同样抗倾覆的。在图15中，0.001的容器质量比率(m_l/m_c)值代表常规刚性容器的实际极限。where x is the distance from the center of gravity to the point of rotation (i.e., the hinge point for overturning), hc is the overall height of the container,_f is_hl /_hc (where_hl is the product height in the container), and M It is the mass ratio of product mass to container mass (_ml /m_c ). When the product volume is filled with water having a density of 1 g/mL at 25° C., starting from the initial value at 100% filling, as the filling level of the product volume changes from 100% filling to 0% filling, according to each The dimensionless work-over-turning values of the containers of the embodiments can vary from about 40% to about 500%. Other suitable values for the change in dimensionless work overturning value as the fill level of the product volume varies from 100% fill to 0% fill, from an initial value at 100% fill include about 40% to about 450%, about 40% to about 400%, about 40% to about 350%, about 40% to about 300%, about 40% to about 250%, about 40% to about 200%, about 40% to about 180%, about 50% to about 160%, about 60% to about 160%, about 60% to about 140%, about 80% to about 120%, or about 100% to about 110%. Other suitable values include about 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165, 170, 175, 180, 185, 190, 200, 205, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240, 245, 250, 255, 260, 265, 270, 275, 280, 285, 290, 295, 300, 305, 310, 315, 320, 325, 330, 335, 340, 345, 350, 355, 360, 365, 370, 375, 380, 385, 390, 395, 400, 405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440, 445, 450, 455, 460, 465, 470, 475, 480, 485, 490, 495, 500%, and any range formed by any of the foregoing values. Referring to Figure 15, the change in the dimensionless work of tipping can greatly increase as the container is emptied of product, which can advantageously allow containers of the present disclosure to have improved tipping resistance as product is removed from the container. In contrast, conventional rigid containers do not become equally resistant to tipping as product is emptied from the container. In Figure 15, a container mass ratio (_ml /_mc ) value of 0.001 represents a practical limit for conventional rigid containers.

如本文所用，术语“直接连接”是指其中元件彼此附接而没有两者间的任何中间元件的构造(除任何附接部件之外(例如粘合剂))。As used herein, the term "directly connected" refers to a configuration in which elements are attached to each other without any intervening elements therebetween (other than any attachment means (eg, adhesives)).

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“分配器”是指被构造成将一种或多种流动产品从产品体积分配到容器的环境外部的结构。对于本文所公开的柔性容器中的任一种，任何分配器均可按本文所公开的或本领域已知的任何方式来构造。例如，分配器可为推拉式分配器、带有掀盖的分配器、带有旋拧顶盖的分配器、可旋转式分配器、带有顶盖的分配器、泵式分配器、泵喷雾式分配器、触发喷雾式分配器、吸管式分配器、翻转吸管式分配器、带有咬阀的吸管式分配器、投配分配器等。又如，分配器可由脆性开口形成。作为另外的示例，分配器可利用本领域所公开的一个或多个阀和/或分配机构，诸如以下专利文献中所公开的那些：名称为“One-wayvalveforinflatablepackasge”的公布的美国专利申请2003/0096068；名称为“Self-sealingcontainer”的美国专利4,988,016；以及名称为“Packagehavingafluidactuatedclosure”的US7,207,717；这些专利申请中的每一个据此以引用方式并入本文。另外，本文所公开的分配器中的任一个可直接地、或与一种或多种其它材料或结构(诸如配件)组合、或以本领域已知的任何方式结合到柔性容器中。在一些另选实施例中，本文所公开的分配器可被构造成用于进行分配和填充这两者，从而允许通过一个或多个分配器填充一个或多个产品体积。在其它另选实施例中，除了一个或多个分配器之外，产品体积还可包括一个或多个填充结构。As used herein, the term "dispenser" when referring to a flexible container refers to a structure configured to dispense one or more fluent products from a product volume to outside the environment of the container. Any dispenser for any of the flexible containers disclosed herein may be configured in any manner disclosed herein or known in the art. For example, the dispenser can be a push-pull dispenser, a dispenser with a flip top, a dispenser with a screw-on top cap, a swivel dispenser, a dispenser with a top cap, a pump dispenser, a pump spray Dispenser, Trigger Spray Dispenser, Straw Dispenser, Flip Straw Dispenser, Straw Dispenser with Bite Valve, Dosing Dispenser, etc. As another example, the dispenser may be formed from a frangible opening. As a further example, the dispenser may utilize one or more valves and/or dispensing mechanisms disclosed in the art, such as those disclosed in: Published U.S. Patent Application 2003/2003 entitled "One-way valve for inflatable packages". 0096068; US Patent 4,988,016, entitled "Self-sealing container"; and US 7,207,717, entitled "Packagehaving fluidactuated closure"; each of these patent applications is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, any of the dispensers disclosed herein may be incorporated into a flexible container directly, or in combination with one or more other materials or structures, such as accessories, or in any manner known in the art. In some alternative embodiments, the dispensers disclosed herein may be configured for both dispensing and filling, allowing one or more product volumes to be filled through one or more dispensers. In other alternative embodiments, the product volume may include one or more filling structures in addition to one or more dispensers.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“一次性的”是指在将产品分配至最终使用者之后，容器不被构造成用附加量的产品再填充，而是被构造成被丢弃(即，作为废料、堆肥和/或可再循环材料)。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可被构造成一次性的。As used herein, the term "disposable" when referring to a flexible container means that the container is not configured to be refilled with an additional quantity of product after distribution of the product to an end user, but is instead configured to be discarded ( That is, as waste, compost and/or recyclable material). Part, parts, or all of any of the embodiments of flexible containers disclosed herein may be configured to be disposable.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“耐用”是指比非耐用容器重新使用更多次的容器。As used herein, the term "durable" when referring to flexible containers refers to containers that are reused more times than non-durable containers.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“有效基座接触区域”是指当容器(其中其全部产品体积均100％填充有水)直立并且其底部搁置在水平支撑表面上时，由容器底部的一部分限定的特定区域。有效基座接触区域位于由水平支撑表面限定的平面中。有效基座接触区域为由外周边在所有侧面上限定的连续区域。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "effective base contact area" refers to the area of the base contacted by the container when the container (wherein its entire product volume is 100% filled with water) is upright and its bottom rests on a horizontal support surface. A specific area defined by a portion of the bottom. The effective base contact area lies in the plane defined by the horizontal support surface. The effective base contact area is the continuous area bounded on all sides by the outer perimeter.

外周边由实际接触区域以及来自在容器底部处截取的所限定横截面的一系列投影区形成。当限定有效基座接触区域时，实际接触区域是接触水平支撑表面的容器底部的一个或多个部分。有效基座接触区域包括所有实际接触区域。然而，在一些实施例中，有效基座接触区域可延伸超过实际接触区域。The outer perimeter is formed by the actual contact area and a series of projected areas from a defined cross-section taken at the bottom of the container. When defining an effective base contact area, the actual contact area is the portion or portions of the container bottom that contact the horizontal support surface. The effective base contact area includes all actual contact areas. However, in some embodiments, the effective pedestal contact area may extend beyond the actual contact area.

该系列投影区域由在柔性容器底部处截取的五个水平横截面形成。这些横截面在总体高度的1％、2％、3％、4％和5％处截取。这些横截面中的每个的外部范围竖直朝下投影到水平支撑表面上以形成五个(重叠)投影区，所述投影区域与实际接触区域一起形成单个组合区域。这并不是这些区域的值的总和，而是形成单个组合区域，所述单个组合区域包括彼此重叠的所有这些(投影和实际)区域，其中任何重叠部分仅对单个组合区域有一次影响。The series of projected areas is formed by five horizontal cross-sections taken at the bottom of the flexible container. These cross sections are taken at 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5% of the overall height. The outer extent of each of these cross-sections is projected vertically downward onto the horizontal support surface to form five (overlapping) projected areas which together with the actual contact area form a single combined area. This is not the sum of the values of these areas, but a single combined area comprising all these (projected and actual) areas overlapping each other, where any overlap only affects the single combined area once.

如下所述形成有效基座接触区域的外周边。在以下描述中，术语凸、突出、凹和凹入应从组合区域外的点的角度来理解。外周边由组合区域的外范围和任何弦的组合形成，所述弦为如下所述构造的直线段。The outer perimeter of the active pedestal contact area is formed as described below. In the following description, the terms convex, protruding, concave, and concave should be understood from the point of view of points outside the combined area. The outer perimeter is formed by the combination of the outer extent of the combined region and any chords, which are straight segments constructed as described below.

就外周边具有凹或凹入形状的组合区域的每个连续部分而言，弦横跨所述部分来构造。该弦是可在凹/凹入部分的两侧上与组合区域相切而绘制的最短直线段。For each successive portion of the combined area whose outer perimeter has a concave or concave shape, a chord is constructed across said portion. The chord is the shortest line segment that can be drawn tangent to the combined area on both sides of the concave/concave portion.

就不连续的组合区域而言(由两个或更多个独立部分形成)，一个或多个弦围绕组合区域的外周边、横跨一个或多个不连续部分(设置在部分之间的开放空间)来构造。这些弦是与组合区域的最外独立部分相切而绘制的直线段。绘制这些弦以产生最大可能的有效基座接触区域。For a discontinuous combined area (formed by two or more separate parts), one or more chords surround the outer perimeter of the combined area, spanning one or more discontinuous parts (openings provided between parts space) to construct. These chords are straight line segments drawn tangent to the outermost independent part of the combined area. These chords are drawn to produce the largest possible effective base contact area.

因此，外周边由组合区域的外范围和如上所述构造的任何弦的组合来形成，所有所述组合均一起包封有效基座区域。由组合区域限定的任何弦和/或一个或多个其它弦不是外周边的部分并且应当被忽视。Thus, the outer perimeter is formed by the combination of the outer extent of the combined area and any chords constructed as described above, all of which together enclose the effective base area. Any chords and/or one or more other chords defined by the combined region are not part of the outer perimeter and should be disregarded.

本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中的任一个均可被构造成具有1至50,000平方厘米(cm²)，或介于1cm²和50,000cm²之间的任何整数cm²值，或在由任何前述值形成的任何范围内的有效基座接触面积，诸如：2cm²至25,000cm²，3cm²至10,000cm²，4cm²至5,000cm²，5cm²至2,500cm²，10cm²至1,000cm²，20cm²至500cm²，30cm²至300cm²，40cm²至200cm2，或50cm²至100cm²等。Any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein can be configured to have a square centimeter (cm² ), or any integer cm value between¹ cm² and 50,000 cm² , or between Effective base contact area within any range formed by any of the foregoing values, such as: 2 cm² to 25,000 cm² , 3 cm² to 10,000 cm² , 4 cm² to 5,000 cm² , 5 cm² to 2,500 cm² , 10 cm² to 1,000 cm 2² , 20cm² to 500cm² , 30cm² to 300cm² , 40cm² to 200cm 2 , or 50cm² to 100cm² etc.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“膨胀”是指被构造以形成结构支撑体积的一种或多种柔性材料，在结构支撑体积由一种或多种膨胀材料制成刚性之后的状态。在结构支撑体积填充有一种或多种膨胀材料之前，膨胀的结构支撑体积具有显著大于其一种或多种柔性材料的组合厚度的总体宽度。膨胀材料的示例包括液体(例如水)、压缩气体(例如压缩空气)、加压氮气、加压二氧化碳)、冷气、流动产品、粒状材料、半固体、凝胶、泡沫(其可在被加入到结构支撑体积中之后膨胀)、共反应材料(它们产生气体或泡沫)、或相变材料(它们可按固体或液体形式添加，但转变成气体；例如液氮或干冰)、或本领域已知的其它合适的材料、或任何这些材料的组合(例如流动产品和液氮)。在各种实施例中，膨胀材料可在大气压下添加，或在大于大气压的压力下添加，或经添加以提供将使压力增加至高于大气压的某些压力的材料改变。例如，膨胀材料可为加压氮气。在一些实施例中，加压氮气可通过在环境温度下蒸发液氮来产生。在各种实施例中，膨胀材料可包括填充在产品体积中的相同的流动产品。在各种实施例中，膨胀材料可包括用于膨胀相同的结构支撑体积的膨胀材料的组合。例如，结构支撑体积可用至少一种非气体膨胀材料和至少一种气体膨胀材料来膨胀。在其它实施例中，如上所述，可使用单一膨胀材料来膨胀结构支撑体积。根据本公开的实施例的容器可包括独立结构支撑体积。独立结构支撑体积可填充有相同的或不同的膨胀材料或膨胀材料的组合。在各种实施例中，膨胀材料可包括至少一种非气体膨胀材料。按结构支撑体积的体积计，可按约1％至约100％的量包括非气体膨胀材料。按结构支撑体积的体积计，其它合适的非气体膨胀材料的量包括约1％至约25％，约1％至约10％，约1％至约20％，约10％至约80％，约20％至约70％，约30％至约60％，或约1％至约50％。其它合适的值包括例如约1，2，3，4，5，6，7，8，9，10，11，12，13，14，15，16，17，18，19，20，22，24，25，26，28，30，32，34，36，38，40，42，44，46，48，50，52，54，56，58，60，62，64，66，68，70，72，74，76，78，80，82，84，86，88，90，92，94，96，98和100％。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，其一种或多种柔性材料可在对应于其制造、出售和使用的各个时间点下膨胀，所述时间点包括，例如：在用一种或多种流动产品填充一个或多个其产品体积前后、在将柔性容器运输至销售商前后、以及在柔性容器被最终使用者购买前后。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "expanded" refers to one or more flexible materials configured to form a structural support volume after the structural support volume has been made rigid by one or more expanded materials state. Before the structural support volume is filled with the one or more expandable materials, the expanded structural support volume has an overall width that is significantly greater than the combined thickness of its one or more flexible materials. Examples of expanding materials include liquids (e.g. water), compressed gases (e.g. compressed air, pressurized nitrogen, pressurized carbon dioxide), cold air, flowable products, granular materials, semi-solids, gels, foams (which can be added to Structural support volume followed by expansion), co-reactive materials (they generate gas or foam), or phase change materials (they can be added in solid or liquid form, but convert to gas; e.g. liquid nitrogen or dry ice), or known in the art Other suitable materials, or any combination of these materials (such as flowable products and liquid nitrogen). In various embodiments, the expansion material may be added at atmospheric pressure, or at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure, or added to provide a material change that will increase the pressure to some pressure above atmospheric pressure. For example, the expanding material may be nitrogen gas under pressure. In some embodiments, pressurized nitrogen can be generated by evaporating liquid nitrogen at ambient temperature. In various embodiments, the expanding material may comprise the same fluent product filled in the product volume. In various embodiments, the expansion material may comprise a combination of expansion materials used to expand the same structural support volume. For example, the structural support volume can be expanded with at least one non-gas-expandable material and at least one gas-expandable material. In other embodiments, a single expansion material may be used to expand the structural support volume, as described above. Containers according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include self-contained structural support volumes. The individual structural support volumes may be filled with the same or different expandable materials or combinations of expandable materials. In various embodiments, the intumescent material can include at least one non-gas intumescent material. The non-gas intumescent material may be included in an amount from about 1% to about 100% by volume of the structural support volume. Other suitable amounts of non-gas intumescent material include from about 1% to about 25%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 1% to about 20%, from about 10% to about 80%, by volume of the structural support volume, From about 20% to about 70%, from about 30% to about 60%, or from about 1% to about 50%. Other suitable values include, for example, about 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24 , 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72 , 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98 and 100%. For any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, the one or more flexible materials thereof may expand at various points in time corresponding to their manufacture, sale, and use, including, for example: at Before and after filling one or more of its product volumes with one or more fluent products, before and after shipping the flexible container to a vendor, and before and after the flexible container is purchased by an end user.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器的产品体积时，术语“经填充”是指在环境条件下，当产品体积包含一定量的一种或多种流动产品，即等于产品体积的全容量(具有顶部空间的裕量)时的状态。如本文所用，术语“经填充”可通过使用术语填充有特定百分比值来修饰，其中100％经填充表示产品体积的最大容量。As used herein, when referring to the product volume of a flexible container, the term "filled" means, under ambient conditions, when the product volume contains an amount of one or more fluent products equal to the full capacity of the product volume (with headspace margin) when the state. As used herein, the term "filled" may be modified by using the term filled with a specific percentage value, where 100% filled represents the maximum capacity of the product volume.

如本文所用，术语“平坦”是指不具有显著突出或凹陷的表面。As used herein, the term "flat" refers to a surface that has no significant protrusions or depressions.

如本文所用，术语“柔性容器”是指被构造成具有产品体积的容器，其中一种或多种柔性材料形成限定产品体积三维空间的一种或多种材料的总表面积的50-100％。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性容器可被构造成具有产品体积，其中一种或多种柔性材料形成限定三维空间的一种或多种材料的总体面积的特定百分比，并且所述特定百分比为介于50％和100％之间的任何整数百分比值，或在由这些值中任一个形成的任何范围内，诸如：60％-100％、或70％-100％、或80％-100％、或90％-100％等。一种柔性容器为基于膜的容器，其为由包括膜在内的一种或多种柔性材料制成的柔性容器。As used herein, the term "flexible container" refers to a container configured to have a product volume, wherein the one or more flexible materials form 50-100% of the total surface area of the one or more materials defining the three-dimensional space of the product volume. With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, the flexible container can be configured to have a product volume in which the one or more flexible materials form one or more layers defining a three-dimensional space. a specific percentage of the total area of the material, and said specific percentage is any integer percentage value between 50% and 100%, or within any range formed by any of these values, such as: 60%-100 %, or 70%-100%, or 80%-100%, or 90%-100%, etc. One type of flexible container is a film-based container, which is a flexible container made from one or more flexible materials, including a film.

就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性容器的中部(除了任何液态产品之外)可被构造成具有总体中部质量，其中一种或多种柔性材料形成总体中部质量的特定百分比，并且所述特定百分比为介于50％和100％之间的任何整数百分比值，或在由任何前述值形成的任何范围内，诸如：60％-100％、或70％-100％、或80％-100％、或90％-100％等。With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, the middle of the flexible container (in addition to any liquid product) can be configured to have an overall middle mass, wherein one or more The flexible material forms a specific percentage of the overall middle mass, and said specific percentage is any integer percentage value between 50% and 100%, or within any range formed by any of the foregoing values, such as: 60%-100% , or 70%-100%, or 80%-100%, or 90%-100%, etc.

就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，整个柔性容器(除了任何流动产品之外)可被构造成具有总体质量，其中一种或多种柔性材料形成所述总体质量的特定百分比，并且所述特定百分比为介于50％和100％之间的任何整数百分比值，或在由前述值中任一个形成的任何范围内，诸如：60％-100％、或70％-100％、或80％-100％、或90％-100％等。With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, the entire flexible container (except for any fluent product) can be constructed with an overall mass in which one or more flexible materials form a specific percentage of said overall mass, and said specific percentage is any integer percentage value between 50% and 100%, or within any range formed by any of the preceding values, such as: 60%-100 %, or 70%-100%, or 80%-100%, or 90%-100%, etc.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“柔性材料”是指薄的容易变形的片状材料，其具有在1,000-2,500,000N/m范围内的柔性因子。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性材料中的任一种可被构造成具有1,000-2,500,000N/m，或1,000-2,500,000N/m中的任何整数柔性因子值，或在由这些值中任一个形成的任何范围内的柔性因子，诸如1,000-1,500,000N/m、1,500-1,000,000N/m、2,500-800,000N/m、5,000-700,000N/m、10,000-600,000N/m、15,000-500,000N/m、20,000-400,000N/m、25,000-300,000N/m、30,000-200,000N/m、35,000-100,000N/m、40,000-90,000N/m、或45,000-85,000N/m等。在本公开中，术语“柔性材料”、“柔性片”、“片”和“片状材料”互换使用并旨在具有相同含义。可为柔性材料的材料的示例包括以下材料中的任何一种或多种：膜(诸如塑料膜)、弹性体、发泡片、箔、织物(包括织造物和非织造物)、生物源材料、和纸材，所述材料呈任何构型，作为一种或多种独立材料，或作为层合体的一个或多个层，或作为复合材料的一个或多个部分，呈微米层或纳米层结构，并且呈如本文所述的或如本领域已知的任何组合形式。在各种实施例中，柔性材料的一部分、多个部分或全部可以本领域中已知的任何方式涂覆或未涂覆、处理或未处理、加工或未加工。在各种实施例中，柔性材料的一部分、多个部分或全部可由可持续的生物来源的再循环、可再循环和/或可生物降解的材料制成。本文所述的柔性材料中的任一种的一部分、多个部分或全部可为部分地或完全半透明的、部分地或完全透明的、或部分地或完全不透明的。用于制备本文所公开的容器的柔性材料可以本领域中已知的任何方式形成，并可使用本领域中已知的任何类型的接合或密封方法接合一起，包括例如热密封(例如导电密封、脉冲密封、超声密封等)、焊接、卷曲、粘结、粘附等、以及这些中任一种的组合。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "flexible material" refers to a thin, easily deformable sheet material having a flexibility factor in the range of 1,000-2,500,000 N/m. With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any of the flexible materials can be configured to have a Any integer value of the flexibility factor, or a flexibility factor in any range formed by any of these values, such as 1,000-1,500,000N/m, 1,500-1,000,000N/m, 2,500-800,000N/m, 5,000-700,000N /m, 10,000-600,000N/m, 15,000-500,000N/m, 20,000-400,000N/m, 25,000-300,000N/m, 30,000-200,000N/m, 35,000-100,000N/m, 40,000-90,000N/m m, or 45,000-85,000N/m, etc. In this disclosure, the terms "flexible material", "flexible sheet", "sheet" and "sheet-like material" are used interchangeably and are intended to have the same meaning. Examples of materials that may be flexible materials include any one or more of the following materials: films (such as plastic films), elastomers, foam sheets, foils, fabrics (including wovens and non-wovens), materials of biological origin , and paper, in any configuration, as one or more individual materials, or as one or more layers of a laminate, or as one or more parts of a composite material, as microlayers or nanolayers structure, and in any combination as described herein or as known in the art. In various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of the flexible material may be coated or uncoated, treated or untreated, processed or unprocessed in any manner known in the art. In various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of the flexible material may be made from sustainable, biosourced recycled, recyclable, and/or biodegradable materials. Part, parts, or all of any of the flexible materials described herein may be partially or fully translucent, partially or fully transparent, or partially or fully opaque. The flexible materials used to make the containers disclosed herein can be formed in any manner known in the art, and can be joined together using any type of joining or sealing method known in the art, including, for example, heat sealing (e.g., conductive sealing, pulse sealing, ultrasonic sealing, etc.), welding, crimping, bonding, adhering, etc., and combinations of any of these.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“柔性因子”是指薄的、容易变形的、片状材料的材料参数，其中所述参数以牛顿/米为单位测量，并且所述柔性因子等于材料的杨氏模量值(以帕斯卡为单位测量)与材料总厚度值(以米为单位测量)的乘积。As used herein, when referring to flexible containers, the term "flexibility factor" refers to a material parameter of a thin, easily deformable, sheet material, wherein said parameter is measured in Newtons per meter and said flexibility factor is equal to The product of a material's Young's modulus value (measured in Pascals) and the material's total thickness value (measured in meters).

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“流动产品”是指一种或多种液体和/或可倾倒的固体、以及它们的组合。流动产品的例子包括下列中任意一种或多种：食物、小硬币、霜膏、碎片、大块、碎屑、晶体、乳液、薄片、凝胶、谷粒、颗粒、凝胶、粗磨食物、液体溶液、液体悬浮液、洗液、块、软膏、粒子、颗粒、糊状物、片状物、丸剂、粉末、药膏、细片、碎粒等，其呈单个地或以任意组合的形式。在本公开中，术语“流动产品”和“可流动产品”互换使用并旨在具有相同含义。本文所公开的产品体积中的任一个可被构造成包括以任何组合形式的本文所公开的或本领域中已知的任何流动产品中的一个或多个。As used herein, the term "flowable product" when referring to a flexible container refers to one or more liquids and/or pourable solids, and combinations thereof. Examples of flowable products include any one or more of the following: food, small coins, creams, chips, chunks, crumbs, crystals, lotions, flakes, gels, grains, granules, gels, kibble , liquid solutions, liquid suspensions, lotions, blocks, ointments, granules, granules, pastes, tablets, pills, powders, salves, flakes, granules, etc., singly or in any combination . In this disclosure, the terms "flowable product" and "flowable product" are used interchangeably and are intended to have the same meaning. Any of the product volumes disclosed herein may be configured to include, in any combination, one or more of any of the fluent products disclosed herein or known in the art.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“形成”是指被构造成形成产品体积的一种或多种材料在产品体积设置有其限定的三维空间之后的状态。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "formed" refers to the state of one or more materials configured to form a product volume after the product volume is provided with its defined three-dimensional space.

如本文所用，术语“图形”是指旨在提供装饰或传达信息的视觉元素。图形的示例包括以下中任意一种或多种：色彩、图案、设计、图像等。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性容器的任一个表面均可包括以任何组合形式的本文所公开的或本领域已知的任何尺寸、形状或构造的一个或多个图形。As used herein, the term "graphic" refers to a visual element intended to provide decoration or convey information. Examples of graphics include any one or more of: colours, patterns, designs, images, etc. With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any surface of the flexible container may comprise any of the dimensions, in any combination, disclosed herein or known in the art. One or more figures of shape or construction.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“高度面积比”是指容器的比率，单位为每厘米(cm^-1)，所述比率等于容器的总体高度值(其中其全部产品体积100％填充有水，并且其中总体高度以厘米为单位测量)除以容器的有效基座接触面积值(其中其全部产品体积100％全部填充有水，并且其中有效基座接触面积以平方厘米为单位测量)。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性容器中的任一个均可被构造成具有每厘米0.3至3.0，或介于每厘米0.3和3.0之间以0.05cm^-1为增量的任何值，或在由任何前述值所形成的任何范围内的高度面积比，诸如：0.35至2.0cm^-1，0.4至1.5cm^-1，0.4至1.2cm^-1，或0.45至0.9cm^-1等。例如，高度面积比可在每厘米约0.1至2，或每厘米约0.3至1.5，约每厘米0.4至1范围内。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "height-to-area ratio" means the ratio of the container, in units per centimeter (cm^-1 ), which is equal to the overall height value of the container (wherein its total product volume is 100% filled with water, and where the overall height is measured in centimeters) divided by the effective base contact area value of the container (where 100% of its total product volume is completely filled with water, and where the effective base contact area is measured in square centimeters ). With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible containers disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any of the flexible containers can be configured to have an Any value in increments of 0.05 cm^-1 , or a height-to-area ratio within any range formed by any of the foregoing values, such as: 0.35 to 2.0 cm^-1 , 0.4 to 1.5 cm^-1 , 0.4 to 1.2 cm^-1 , or 0.45 to 0.9cm^-1 etc. For example, the height-to-area ratio may range from about 0.1 to 2 per centimeter, or from about 0.3 to 1.5 per centimeter, from about 0.4 to 1 per centimeter.

如本文所用，术语“铰链”是指对邻近容器底部的结构支撑体积的一部分的收窄。根据本公开的实施例，容器可包括一个或多个铰链。例如，容器可包括第一膜壁中的一对铰链。容器还可包括第二膜壁中的一对铰链。当结构支撑体积膨胀时，铰链可允许容器底部在所述一个或多个铰链点张开。如下文所详述，这可允许至少部分地通过增大容器的有效基座接触面积来改善容器的稳定性。在一些实施例中，铰链可收窄结构支撑体积的一部分，同时允许设置在铰链任一侧上的结构支撑体积区域流体连通。另选地，铰链可将结构支撑体积的一部分收窄至闭合，使得设置在铰链的任一侧上的结构支撑体积区域被隔开且不具有流体连通。As used herein, the term "hinge" refers to the narrowing of a portion of the structural support volume adjacent the bottom of the container. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a container may include one or more hinges. For example, the container may include a pair of hinges in the first membrane wall. The container may also include a pair of hinges in the second membrane wall. The hinge may allow the bottom of the container to open at the one or more hinge points as the structural support volume expands. As detailed below, this may allow for improved stability of the container, at least in part, by increasing the effective base contact area of the container. In some embodiments, the hinge can narrow a portion of the structural support volume while allowing fluid communication with regions of the structural support volume disposed on either side of the hinge. Alternatively, the hinge may narrow a portion of the structural support volume closed such that regions of the structural support volume disposed on either side of the hinge are isolated and have no fluid communication.

如本文所用，术语“标记”是指以任何组合形式的字符、图形、商标或其它视觉元素中的一种或多种。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性容器的任一个表面均可包括以任何组合形式的本文所公开的或本领域已知的任何尺寸、形状或构造的一个或多个标记。As used herein, the term "indicia" refers to one or more of characters, graphics, trademarks or other visual elements in any combination. With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any surface of the flexible container may comprise any of the dimensions, in any combination, disclosed herein or known in the art. One or more markers for a shape or construct.

如本文所用，术语“间接连接”是指其中元件彼此附接的并在两者间具有一个或多个中间元件的构造。As used herein, the term "indirectly connected" refers to a configuration in which elements are attached to each other with one or more intervening elements therebetween.

如本文所用，术语“接合”是指其中元件直接连接或间接连接的构造。As used herein, the term "joined" refers to a configuration in which elements are connected directly or indirectly.

如本文所用，术语“侧向”是指当容器直立在水平支撑表面上时，平行于容器侧向中心线的方向、取向或量度，如本文所述。侧向取向也可被称为“水平”取向，并且侧向量度也可被称为“宽度”。As used herein, the term "lateral" refers to a direction, orientation or measurement parallel to the lateral centerline of a container when the container is standing upright on a horizontal support surface, as described herein. The lateral orientation may also be referred to as "horizontal" orientation, and the lateral dimension may also be referred to as "width."

如本文所用，术语“编号类似”是指用于对应元件的相似的字母数字的标识，如下所述。编号类似的元件的标识具有相同的后两位数字；例如，具有以数字20结尾的标识的一个元件和具有以数字20结尾的标识的另一个元件为编号类似的。编号类似的元件的标识可具有不同的第一数字，其中所述第一数字与其图号匹配；例如，标记为320的图3的元件与标记为420的图4的元件为编号类似的。编号类似的元件的标识可具有相同或可能不同(例如与具体实施例一致)的后缀(即，破折号后的标识部分)；例如，标识为320-a的图3A中元件的第一实施例和标识为320-b的图3B中元件的第二实施例为编号类似的。As used herein, the term "like numbered" refers to similar alphanumeric designations for corresponding elements, as described below. Designations of like numbered elements have the same last two digits; for example, one element with a designation ending in the number 20 and another element with a designation ending in the number 20 are similarly numbered. Like-numbered elements may be identified with a different first numeral, where the first numeral matches its figure number; for example, an element of FIG. 3 labeled 320 is like-numbered an element of FIG. 4 labeled 420 . Designations for like-numbered elements may have the same or possibly different (e.g., consistent with a particular embodiment) suffix (i.e., the portion of the designation after the dash); for example, the first embodiment of the element in FIG. A second embodiment of elements in FIG. 3B, identified as 320-b, is similarly numbered.

如本文所用，术语“纵向”是指当容器直立在水平支撑表面上时，平行于容器纵向中心线的方向、取向或量度，如本文所述。纵向取向也可被称为“垂直”取向。当相对于容器的水平支撑表面表达时，纵向量度也可被称为在水平支撑表面上方测量的“高度”。As used herein, the term "longitudinal" refers to a direction, orientation or measurement parallel to the longitudinal centerline of a container when the container is standing upright on a horizontal support surface, as described herein. The longitudinal orientation may also be referred to as a "vertical" orientation. When expressed relative to the horizontal support surface of the container, the longitudinal measurement may also be referred to as the "height" measured above the horizontal support surface.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“中部”是指位于容器顶部和容器底部之间的容器部分。如本文所用，术语“中部”可由参照对于顶部的特定百分比值和/或对于底部的特定百分比值描述术语中部来修饰。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，对容器中部的指称是指位于本文所公开的对于顶部的任何特定百分比值和/或本文所公开的对于底部的任何特定百分比值之间(以任何组合)的容器部分。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "middle" refers to the portion of the container between the top of the container and the bottom of the container. As used herein, the term "middle" may be modified by describing the term middle with reference to a particular percentage value for the top and/or a particular percentage value for the bottom. With respect to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various alternative embodiments, references to the middle of the container refer to any specific percentage value for the top as disclosed herein and/or to the top as disclosed herein. The portion of the container between (in any combination) any specific percentage value for the bottom.

如本文所用，当提及产品体积时，术语“多剂量”是指设定尺寸以容纳约等于最终使用者的两个或更多个单位的典型消耗、施用或使用的特定量的产品的产品体积。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个可被构造成具有一个或多个多剂量产品体积。仅具有一个产品体积(其为多剂量产品体积)的容器在本文中被称为“多剂量容器”。As used herein, the term "multi-dose" when referring to product volume refers to a product sized to contain a specified amount of product approximately equal to two or more units of typical consumption, administration, or use by the end user volume. Any of the embodiments of flexible containers disclosed herein can be configured to have one or more multi-dose product volumes. A container with only one product volume, which is a multi-dose product volume, is referred to herein as a "multi-dose container".

如本文所用，术语“几乎”通过指代等于特定值加上或减去百分之五(+/-5％)的范围来修饰特定值。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，特定值的任何公开也理解为对等于大约所述特定值(即+/-5％)的范围的公开。As used herein, the term "nearly" modifies a particular value by referring to a range equal to plus or minus five percent (+/- 5%) of the particular value. With respect to any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein, any disclosure of a specific value is also understood to be a range equal to approximately the specified value (i.e. +/- 5%) in various alternative embodiments of publicity.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“非耐用”是指暂时可重复使用的、或一次性的、或单次使用的容器。As used herein, the term "non-durable" when referring to flexible containers refers to containers that are temporarily reusable, or disposable, or single use.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“非结构面板”是指一层一个或多个相邻的柔性材料片，所述层具有面向外、朝向柔性容器的环境外部的最外主表面、以及面向内、朝向设置在柔性容器内的一个或多个产品体积的最内主表面；非结构面板被构造成使得所述层在使容器自承和/或直立的过程中不是独立地提供基本支撑。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "nonstructural panel" refers to a layer of one or more adjacent sheets of flexible material having an outermost major surface facing outward, toward the ambient exterior of the flexible container , and facing inwardly toward the innermost major surface of one or more product volumes disposed within the flexible container; the nonstructural panel is configured such that the layers are not provided independently in the process of making the container self-supporting and/or erect Basic support.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“总高度”是指当容器直立在水平支撑表面上时测量的距离，所述距离从支撑表面的上侧到容器顶部上距支撑表面的上侧最远的点来垂直测量。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个，可被构造成具有2.0cm至100.0cm，或介于2.0cm和100.0cm之间以0.1cm为增量的任何值，或在由前述值中的任一个形成的任何范围内的总体高度，诸如：4.0cm至90.0cm、5.0cm至80.0cm、6.0cm至70.0cm、7.0cm至60.0cm、8.0cm至50.0cm、9.0cm至40.0cm、或10.0cm至30.0等。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "overall height" means the distance measured when the container is standing upright on a horizontal support surface, from the upper side of the support surface to the upper side of the top of the container from the support surface The farthest point is measured vertically. Any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein can be configured to have any value between 2.0 cm and 100.0 cm, or between 2.0 cm and 100.0 cm in increments of 0.1 cm, or between The overall height in any range formed by any one of, such as: 4.0cm to 90.0cm, 5.0cm to 80.0cm, 6.0cm to 70.0cm, 7.0cm to 60.0cm, 8.0cm to 50.0cm, 9.0cm to 40.0cm, Or 10.0cm to 30.0 etc.

如本文所用，当提及柔性材料片时，术语“总体厚度”是指当片材铺平时，垂直于片材的外部主表面测量的线性尺寸。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种实施例中，柔性材料中的任一种可被构造成具有5-500微米(μm)，或5-500中的任何整数微米值，或在由这些值中任一个形成的任何范围内的总体厚度，诸如10-500μm、20-400μm、30-300μm、40-200μm、或50-100μm等。As used herein, when referring to a sheet of flexible material, the term "overall thickness" refers to the linear dimension measured perpendicular to the outer major surface of the sheet when the sheet is laid flat. With regard to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various embodiments, any of the flexible materials can be configured to have any Integer micron values, or overall thickness within any range formed by any of these values, such as 10-500 μm, 20-400 μm, 30-300 μm, 40-200 μm, or 50-100 μm, etc.

如本文所用，术语“产品体积”是指被构造成接收或直接容纳一种或多种流动产品的可封闭三维空间，其中所述空间由一种或多种形成阻隔的材料限定，所述阻隔阻止一种或多种流动产品逸出产品体积。通过直接容纳一种或多种流动产品，流动产品与形成可封闭的三维空间的材料接触；不存在阻止此类接触的中间材料或容器。在本公开中，术语“产品体积”和“产品接收体积”互换使用并旨在具有相同含义。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个可被构造成具有任何数目的产品体积，其包括一个产品体积、两个产品体积、三个产品体积、四个产品体积、五个产品体积、六个产品体积、或甚至更多个产品体积。本文所公开的产品体积中的任一个可具有任何尺寸的产品体积，包括0.001升至100.0升，或介于0.001升和3.0升之间以0.001升为增量的任何值，或介于3.0升和10.0升之间以0.01升为增量的任何值，或介于10.0升和100.0升之间以1.0升为增量的任何值，或在由前述值中任一个形成的任何范围内，诸如：0.001至2.2升、0.01至2.0升、0.05至1.8升、0.1至1.6升、0.15至1.4升、0.2至1.2升、0.25至1.0升等。产品体积可具有在任何取向上的任何形状。产品体积可被包括在具有结构支撑框架的容器中，并且产品体积可被包括在不具有结构支撑框架的容器中。As used herein, the term "product volume" refers to an enclosable three-dimensional space configured to receive or directly contain one or more fluent products, wherein the space is defined by one or more materials forming a barrier that Prevent one or more flowable products from escaping the product volume. By directly containing one or more fluent products, the fluent products are in contact with materials forming an enclosable three-dimensional space; there is no intermediate material or container preventing such contact. In this disclosure, the terms "product volume" and "product receiving volume" are used interchangeably and are intended to have the same meaning. Any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein may be configured to have any number of product volumes, including one product volume, two product volumes, three product volumes, four product volumes, five product volumes, six product volumes, product volumes, or even more product volumes. Any of the product volumes disclosed herein may have a product volume of any size, including 0.001 liters to 100.0 liters, or any value between 0.001 liters and 3.0 liters in increments of 0.001 liters, or between 3.0 liters and 10.0 liters in increments of 0.01 liters, or between 10.0 liters and 100.0 liters in increments of 1.0 liters, or within any range formed by any of the foregoing, such as : 0.001 to 2.2 liters, 0.01 to 2.0 liters, 0.05 to 1.8 liters, 0.1 to 1.6 liters, 0.15 to 1.4 liters, 0.2 to 1.2 liters, 0.25 to 1.0 liters, etc. The product volume can have any shape in any orientation. A product volume may be contained in a container with a structural support frame, and a product volume may be contained in a container without a structural support frame.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“搁置在水平支撑表面上”是指容器直接搁置在水平支撑表面而不具有其它支撑。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "resting on a horizontal support surface" means that the container rests directly on the horizontal support surface without other support.

如本文所用，当提及产品体积时，术语“密封”是指产品体积的状态，其中阻止产品体积内的流动产品逸出产品体积(例如通过形成阻隔的一种或多种材料，和通过密封件)，并且产品体积是气密密封的。As used herein, when referring to a product volume, the term "sealed" refers to the state of the product volume in which flowing product within the product volume is prevented from escaping the product volume (e.g., by one or more materials forming a barrier, and by sealing pieces), and the product volume is hermetically sealed.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“自承”是指容器包括产品体积和结构支撑框架，其中，当容器搁置在水平支撑表面上时，在至少一个取向上，结构支撑框架被构造成防止容器塌缩并产生显著大于形成容器的材料的组合厚度的容器总高度，即使在产品体积未填充时也是如此。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个可被构造成自承的。As used herein, the term "self-supporting" when referring to a flexible container means that the container includes a product volume and a structural support frame, wherein the structural support frame is configured in at least one orientation when the container rests on a horizontal support surface To prevent the container from collapsing and to produce an overall height of the container that is significantly greater than the combined thickness of the materials forming the container, even when the product volume is not filled. Any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein can be configured to be self-supporting.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“单次使用”是指密闭的容器被构造成在被最终使用者打开之后不能重新闭合。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个可被构造成单次使用。As used herein, the term "single use" when referring to a flexible container means a closed container that is configured not to be reclosed after being opened by an end user. Any of the embodiments of flexible containers disclosed herein can be configured for single use.

如本文所用，当提及产品体积时，术语“单剂量”是设定尺寸以容纳约等于最终使用者的一个单位的典型消耗、施用或使用的特定量的产品的产品体积。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个可被构造成具有一个或多个单剂量产品体积。仅具有一个产品体积(其为单剂量产品体积)的容器在本文中被称为“单剂量容器”。As used herein, the term "single dose" when referring to a product volume is a product volume sized to contain a specified amount of product approximately equal to one unit of typical consumption, administration or use by the end user. Any of the embodiments of flexible containers disclosed herein can be configured to have one or more single-dose product volumes. A container having only one product volume, which is a single-dose product volume, is referred to herein as a "single-dose container".

如本文所用，术语“稳定性比率”是指基座处的容器宽度(考虑从重心至容器外表面的最短距离)和容器重心高度的比率。根据各种实施例，当基本上100％地填充有在25℃下具有1g/mL密度的水时，容器可具有约0.18至约1，约0.21至约0.9，约0.27至约0.87，约0.2至约1，约0.3至约0.9，约0.4至约0.8，约0.5至约0.7，或约0.15至约0.5的稳定性比率。当基本上100％地填充有在25℃下具有1g/mL密度的水时，稳定性比率的其它合适的值包括约0.18，0.2，0.22，0.24，0.26，0.28，0.3，0.32，0.34，0.36，0.38，0.4，0.42，0.44，0.46，0.48，0.5，0.52，0.54，0.56，0.58，0.6，0.62，0.64，0.66，0.68，0.7，0.72，0.74，0.76，0.78，0.8，0.82，0.84，0.86，0.88，0.9，0.92，0.94，0.96，0.98，1、以及由任何前述值所形成的任何范围。As used herein, the term "stability ratio" refers to the ratio of the width of the container at the base (taking into account the shortest distance from the center of gravity to the outer surface of the container) and the height of the container's center of gravity. According to various embodiments, when substantially 100% filled with water having a density of 1 g/mL at 25° C., the container may have an to about 1, about 0.3 to about 0.9, about 0.4 to about 0.8, about 0.5 to about 0.7, or a stability ratio of about 0.15 to about 0.5. Other suitable values for the stability ratio include about 0.18, 0.2, 0.22, 0.24, 0.26, 0.28, 0.3, 0.32, 0.34, 0.36 when substantially 100% filled with water having a density of 1 g/mL at 25°C , 0.38, 0.4, 0.42, 0.44, 0.46, 0.48, 0.5, 0.52, 0.54, 0.56, 0.58, 0.6, 0.62, 0.64, 0.66, 0.68, 0.7, 0.72, 0.74, 0.76, 0.78, 0.8, 0.82, 0.84, 0.86 , 0.88, 0.9, 0.92, 0.94, 0.96, 0.98, 1, and any range formed by any of the preceding values.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“直立”和“竖立”及其变型是指当容器搁置在水平支撑表面上时自承柔性容器的特定取向。该直立取向可由容器的结构特征和/或容器上的标记来确定。在第一确定测试中，如果柔性容器具有清晰限定的基座结构，所述基座结构被构造成用于容器底部上，则当该基座结构搁置在水平支撑表面上时，确定该容器是直立的。如果第一测试不能确定直立取向，则在第二确定测试中，当容器取向成搁置在水平支撑表面上使得柔性容器上的标记最佳定位在竖直取向上时，确定该容器是直立的。如果第二测试不能确定直立取向，则在第三确定测试中，当容器取向成搁置在水平支撑表面上使得容器具有最大总体高度时，确定该容器是直立的。如果第三测试不能确定直立取向，则在第四确定测试中，当容器取向成搁置在水平支撑表面上使得容器具有最大高度面积比时，确定该容器是直立的。如果第四测试不能确定直立取向，则用于第四确定测试中的任何取向均可被认为是直立取向。As used herein, the terms "upright" and "erect" and variations thereof when referring to a flexible container refer to a particular orientation of a self-supporting flexible container when the container rests on a horizontal support surface. The upright orientation may be determined by structural features of the container and/or markings on the container. In the first determination test, if the flexible container has a clearly defined base structure configured for use on the bottom of the container, the container is determined to be erect. If the first test fails to determine an upright orientation, then in a second determination test, the container is determined to be upright when it is oriented to rest on a horizontal support surface such that the indicia on the flexible container is optimally positioned in a vertical orientation. If the second test fails to determine an upright orientation, then in a third determination test, the container is determined to be upright when it is oriented to rest on a horizontal support surface such that the container has a maximum overall height. If the third test fails to determine an upright orientation, then in a fourth determination test, the container is determined to be upright when it is oriented to rest on a horizontal support surface such that the container has a maximum height-to-area ratio. If the fourth test fails to determine an upright orientation, any orientation used in the fourth determination test may be considered an upright orientation.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“直立容器”是指自承容器，其中，当容器(其全部产品体积均100％填充有水)直立时，容器具有0.4至1.5cm^-1的高度面积比。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个可被构造成直立容器。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "upright container" means a self-supporting container in which the container (whose entire product volume is 100% filled with water) has a 0.4 to 1.5^cm height to area ratio. Any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein can be configured as a stand-up container.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“结构支撑框架”是指由一种或多种结构支撑构件形成的刚性结构，所述结构支撑构件围绕一个或多个可设定尺寸的空的空间和/或一个或多个非结构面板接合在一起，并且通常作为主要支撑用于使容器自承和/或直立。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "structural support frame" means a rigid structure formed of one or more structural support members surrounding one or more sizable hollow The space and/or one or more non-structural panels are joined together and typically serve as the primary support for making the container self-supporting and/or upright.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“结构支撑构件”是指刚性物理结构，其包括一个或多个膨胀结构支撑体积，并且其被构造成用于结构支撑框架中以横跨一个跨度承载一个或多个负载(来自柔性容器)。不包括至少一个膨胀结构支撑框架的结构不被认为是如本文所用的结构支撑构件。As used herein, the term "structural support member" when referring to a flexible container refers to a rigid physical structure comprising one or more expanding structural support volumes and which is configured for use in a structural support frame to span a span Carries one or more loads (from flex containers). A structure that does not include at least one expanded structural support frame is not considered a structural support member as used herein.

结构支撑构件具有两个限定的端部，两个端部之间的中部、以及从其一端部至其另一端部的总长度。结构支撑构件可具有一个或多个横截面，其中每一个均具有小于其总长度的总宽度。The structural support member has two defined ends, a middle portion between the two ends, and an overall length from one end thereof to the other end thereof. A structural support member may have one or more cross-sections, each of which has an overall width that is less than its overall length.

结构支撑构件可以各种形式构造。结构支撑构件可包括以各种方式布置的一个、两个、三个、四个、五个、六个或更多个结构支撑体积。例如，结构支撑构件可由单个结构支撑体积形成。又如，结构支撑构件可由串联的末端对末端设置的多个结构支撑体积形成，其中在各种实施例中，结构支撑体积中一些或全部的一部分、多个部分或全部可部分地或完全彼此接触、部分地或完全彼此直接连接、和/或部分地或完全彼此接合。又如，结构支撑构件可由并联的并列设置的多个支撑体积形成，其中在各种实施例中，结构支撑体积中一些或全部的一部分、多个部分或全部可部分地或完全彼此接触、部分地或完全彼此直接连接、和/或部分地或完全彼此接合。Structural support members can be constructed in a variety of ways. The structural support member may comprise one, two, three, four, five, six or more structural support volumes arranged in various ways. For example, a structural support member may be formed from a single structural support volume. As another example, a structural support member may be formed from a plurality of structural support volumes arranged end-to-end in series, wherein in various embodiments, some or all of some or all of the structural support volumes may be partially or completely interconnected. contact, be partially or fully directly connected to each other, and/or partially or fully engage with each other. As another example, a structural support member may be formed from a plurality of support volumes arranged side-by-side in parallel, wherein in various embodiments some or all of the structural support volumes may be partially or fully in contact with each other, partially or completely directly connected to each other, and/or partially or completely joined to each other.

在一些实施例中，结构支撑构件可包括多个不同种类的元件。例如，结构支撑构件可包括一个或多个结构支撑体积连同一个或多个机械加强元件(例如，支撑杆、套环、连接器、接头、肋状物等)，其可由一个或多个刚性(例如实心)材料制成。In some embodiments, a structural support member may comprise a plurality of different types of elements. For example, a structural support member may include one or more structural support volumes together with one or more mechanical strengthening elements (e.g., support rods, collars, connectors, joints, ribs, etc.), which may be formed by one or more rigid ( For example solid) material.

结构支撑构件可具有各种形状和尺寸。结构支撑构件的一部分、多个部分或全部可为直的、弯曲的、成角度的、分段的、或为其它形状、或这些形状中任何形状的组合。结构支撑构件的一部分、多个部分或全部可具有任何合适的横截面形状，诸如圆形、椭圆形、正方形、三角形、星形、或这些形状的修改型式、或其它形状、或这些形状中任何形状的组合。结构支撑构件可具有沿长度的一部分、多个部分或全部为管状、或凸形或凹形的总体形状。结构支撑构件可具有任何合适的横截面积、任何合适的总宽度和任何合适的总长度。结构支撑构件可沿其长度的一部分、多个部分或全部为基本上均匀的，或者可按本文所述的任何方式沿其长度的一部分、多个部分或全部有变化。例如，结构支撑构件的横截面积可沿其长度的一部分、多个部分或全部增大或减小。本公开的结构支撑构件的实施例中任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可根据本文所公开的任何实施例构造，包括本文所公开的实施例中任一个的任何数目的结构、特征、材料和/或连接的任何可行组合。Structural support members can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. A portion, portions, or all of a structural support member may be straight, curved, angled, segmented, or otherwise shaped, or a combination of any of these shapes. Part, parts, or all of the structural support member may have any suitable cross-sectional shape, such as circular, oval, square, triangular, star-shaped, or modified versions of these shapes, or other shapes, or any of these shapes. A combination of shapes. The structural support member may have an overall shape that is tubular, or convex or concave, along part, parts or all of its length. Structural support members may have any suitable cross-sectional area, any suitable overall width, and any suitable overall length. A structural support member may be substantially uniform along a portion, portions, or all of its length, or may vary in any manner described herein along a portion, portions, or all of its length. For example, the cross-sectional area of a structural support member may increase or decrease along a portion, portions, or all of its length. Part, parts, or all of any of the embodiments of the structural support members of the present disclosure may be constructed in accordance with any of the embodiments disclosed herein, including any number of structures, features, materials of any of the embodiments disclosed herein and/or any feasible combination of connections.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“结构支撑体积”是指由一种或多种柔性材料制成的可填充空间，其中所述空间被构造成至少部分地填充有一种或多种膨胀材料，所述膨胀材料在一种或多种柔性材料中产生张力，并形成膨胀结构支撑体积。一个或多个膨胀的结构支撑体积可被构造成包括在结构支撑构件中。结构支撑体积不同于以其它方式构造的结构，诸如：不具有可填充空间的结构(例如，开放空间)、由不可挠曲的(例如实心)材料制成的结构、具有不被构造成填充有膨胀材料的空间的结构(例如，多层面板中相邻层之间的未附接区)、以及具有被构造成不被膨胀材料膨胀的柔性材料的结构(例如在被构造成非结构面板的结构中的空间)。在本公开中，术语“结构支撑体积”和“可膨胀腔室”互换使用并旨在具有相同含义。As used herein, the term "structural support volume" when referring to a flexible container refers to a fillable space made of one or more flexible materials, wherein the space is configured to be at least partially filled with one or more An expanded material that creates tension in the one or more flexible materials and forms an expanded structural support volume. One or more expanded structural support volumes may be configured to be included in the structural support member. Structural support volumes differ from structures that are constructed in other ways, such as: structures that do not have fillable spaces (e.g., open spaces), structures made of inflexible (e.g., solid) materials, structures that are not configured to be filled with Structures with spaces of expanded material (e.g., unattached areas between adjacent layers in a multilayer panel), and structures with flexible material configured not to be expanded by the expanded material (e.g., in structures configured as non-structural panels space in the structure). In this disclosure, the terms "structural support volume" and "expandable chamber" are used interchangeably and are intended to have the same meaning.

在一些实施例中，结构支撑框架可包括多个结构支撑体积，其中所述结构支撑体积中的一些或全部彼此流体连通。在其它实施例中，结构支撑框架可包括多个结构支撑体积，其中所述结构支撑体积中的一些彼此流体连通或没有结构支撑体积彼此流体连通。本公开的结构支撑框架中的任一个可被构造成具有本文所公开的任何种类的流体连通。In some embodiments, the structural support framework may comprise a plurality of structural support volumes, wherein some or all of the structural support volumes are in fluid communication with each other. In other embodiments, the structural support framework may comprise a plurality of structural support volumes, wherein some or none of the structural support volumes are in fluid communication with each other. Any of the structural support frames of the present disclosure may be configured with any of the kinds of fluid communication disclosed herein.

如本文所用，术语“结构支撑体积区域”是指结构支撑体积的一部分。结构支撑体积区域可为连续的，使得一个结构支撑体积区域与另一个结构支撑体积区域流体连通。另选地，结构支撑体积区域可为隔开的，例如，由密封件隔开。在一些实施例中，隔开的结构支撑体积区域可有效地分隔结构支撑体积以限定独立结构支撑体积。结构支撑体积可包括任何合适数目的结构支撑体积区域。例如，结构支撑体积可包括设置在容器底部中的底部结构支撑体积区域、和设置在底部结构支撑体积区域上方的顶部结构支撑体积区域。As used herein, the term "structural support volume region" refers to a portion of a structural support volume. The structural support volume regions may be contiguous such that one structural support volume region is in fluid communication with another structural support volume region. Alternatively, the structural support volume regions may be separated, eg by seals. In some embodiments, the partitioned structural support volume regions are effective to separate the structural support volumes to define individual structural support volumes. A structural support volume may include any suitable number of structural support volume regions. For example, the structural support volume may comprise a bottom structural support volume region disposed in the bottom of the container, and a top structural support volume region disposed above the bottom structural support volume region.

如本文所用，术语“基本上”通过指代等于特定值加上或减去百分之十(+/-10％)的范围来修饰特定值。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，特定值的任何公开也可理解为对等于大约所述特定值(即+/-10％)的范围的公开。As used herein, the term "substantially" modifies a particular value by referring to a range equal to plus or minus ten percent (+/- 10%) of the particular value. With respect to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, any disclosure of a specific value may also be understood to be equivalent to approximately the specified value (i.e. +/- 10%) in various alternative embodiments. scope of disclosure.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“暂时可重复使用”是指在将产品分配至最终使用者之后，容器被构造成用附加量产品再填充至多十次，然后容器经历使得其不适于接收、容纳或分配产品的失效。如本文所用，术语暂时可重复使用可通过修饰容器在经历此类失效之前可对其进行再填充的次数来进一步限制。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，提及暂时可重复使用是指通过再填充至多八次然后失效，通过再填充至多六次然后失效，通过再填充至多四次然后失效，或通过再填充至多两次然后失效，或再填充介于一次和十次之间的任何整数再填充值然后失效的暂时可重复使用。本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个可被构造成对于本文所公开的再填充数而言，是暂时可重复使用的。As used herein, the term "temporarily reusable" when referring to a flexible container means that after dispensing the product to the end user, the container is configured to be refilled up to ten times with an additional amount of product, and the container is then subjected to conditions that render it uncomfortable. Failure to receive, contain or distribute product. As used herein, the term temporarily reusable can be further limited by modifying the number of times a container can be refilled before experiencing such failure. With respect to any of the embodiments of the flexible container disclosed herein, in various alternative embodiments, reference to temporarily reusable means by refilling up to eight times and then failing, by refilling up to six times and then failing , temporarily reusable by refilling up to four times and then invalidating, or by refilling up to two times and then invalidating, or by refilling any integer refill value between one and ten times and then invalidating. Any of the embodiments of flexible containers disclosed herein can be configured to be temporarily reusable for the number of refills disclosed herein.

如本文所用，术语“厚度”是指当容器直立在水平支撑表面上时，平行于容器第三中心线的量度，如本文所述。厚度也可被称为“深度”。As used herein, the term "thickness" refers to the measurement parallel to the third centerline of the container when the container is standing upright on a horizontal support surface, as described herein. Thickness may also be referred to as "depth".

如本文所用，术语“倾覆角”是指容器可围绕旋转点(即，用于倾覆的点)旋转而不倾翻的最大角度。根据本公开的实施例，容器可具有约10°至约45°，约12°至约42°，约15°至约40°，约10°至约30°，约20°至约45°，或约15°至约45°的倾覆角。其它合适的倾覆角包括例如约10，11，12，13，14，15，16，17，18，19，20，21，22，23，24，25，26，27，28，29，30，31，32，33，34，35，36，37，38，39，40，41，42，43，44，45、以及由任何前述值所形成的任何范围。As used herein, the term "tipping angle" refers to the maximum angle at which a container can rotate about a point of rotation (ie, a point for tipping) without tipping. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the container may have a shape of about 10° to about 45°, about 12° to about 42°, about 15° to about 40°, about 10° to about 30°, about 20° to about 45°, Or a tipping angle of about 15° to about 45°. Other suitable tipping angles include, for example, about 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, and any range formed by any of the foregoing values.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“顶部”是指位于容器总体高度的最上面20％(即容器总体高度的80％-100％)的容器的部分。如本文所用，术语“顶部”还可通过用小于20％的特定百分比值修饰术语顶部来进一步限制。就本文所公开的柔性容器的实施例中任一个而言，在各种另选实施例中，提及容器顶部是指顶部15％(即总体高度的85％-100％)、顶部10％(即总体高度的90％-100％)、或顶部5％(即总体高度的95％-100％)、或介于0％和20％之间的任何整数百分比值。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "top" refers to the portion of the container that is located in the uppermost 20% of the overall height of the container (ie, 80%-100% of the overall height of the container). As used herein, the term "top" may be further limited by modifying the term top with a certain percentage value of less than 20%. With respect to any of the flexible container embodiments disclosed herein, in various alternative embodiments, reference to the top of the container refers to the top 15% (i.e., 85%-100% of the overall height), the top 10% ( ie 90%-100% of the overall height), or the top 5% (ie 95%-100% of the overall height), or any integer percentage value between 0% and 20%.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“未膨胀”是指被构造成形成结构支撑体积的一种或多种材料，在结构支撑体积被膨胀材料变成刚性之前的状态。As used herein, when referring to a flexible container, the term "unexpanded" refers to the state of one or more materials configured to form a structural support volume before the structural support volume is made rigid by the expanded material.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器的产品体积时，术语“未填充”是指产品体积在其不包含流动产品时的状态。As used herein, when referring to the product volume of a flexible container, the term "unfilled" refers to the state of the product volume when it contains no flowing product.

如本文所用，当提及柔性容器时，术语“未成型”是指被构造成形成产品体积的一种或多种材料在产品体积具有其限定的三维空间之前的状态。例如，制品可为具有未成型产品体积的容器坯件，其中柔性材料的片材(具有接合在一起的部分)相对于彼此平放。As used herein, when referring to flexible containers, the term "unformed" refers to the state of one or more materials configured to form a product volume before the product volume has its defined three-dimensional space. For example, the article may be a container blank having an unformed product volume in which sheets of flexible material (with portions joined together) lie flat relative to each other.

除非另外指明，术语“水”当用于本文时是指在25℃下具有1g/mL密度的水。Unless otherwise indicated, the term "water" as used herein means water having a density of 1 g/mL at 25°C.

如本文所用，术语“倾覆功”是指使容器从水平支撑表面上的竖直位置倾翻所需的功的量。参考图16，对于理想化的2维刚性矩形体，从初始静止位置旋转至最终倾覆位置，为了倾覆容器所施加的功可被定义为将重心提升一定的竖直距离所需的功。可使用以下公式来计算倾覆功：As used herein, the term "tipping work" refers to the amount of work required to tip a container from a vertical position on a horizontal support surface. Referring to FIG. 16 , for an idealized 2-dimensional rigid rectangular body, the work applied to capsize the container during rotation from the initial rest position to the final overturned position can be defined as the work required to lift the center of gravity by a certain vertical distance. The work of overturning can be calculated using the following formula:

其中m为给定填充水平时的容器总质量，x为从重心至旋转点(即，用于倾覆的点)的水平距离，并且h为给定填充水平时的容器的重心高度。所述功值可按整个容器(包括任何闭合件)的立方体积来归一化。根据本公开的实施例，容器可具有约10m/L至约3000m/L，约14m/L至约2500m/L，约19m/L至约2000m/L，约100m/L至约2000m/L，约1000m/L至约3000m/L，约1500m/L至约2500m/L，约10m/L至约100m/L，约20m/L至约75m/L，或约30m/L至约50m/L的倾覆功值。其它合适的值包括约10，12，14，16，18，19，20，22，24，26，28，30，35，40，45，50，55，60，65，70，76，80，85，90，95，100，150，200，250，300，350，400，450，500，550，600，650，700，750，800，850，900，950，1000，1250，1500，1750，2000，2250，2500，2750，3000m/L、以及由任何前述值所形成的任何范围。where m is the total mass of the container at a given level of fill, x is the horizontal distance from the center of gravity to the point of rotation (ie, the point for overturning), and h is the height of the center of gravity of the container at a given level of fill. The work values may be normalized to the cubic volume of the entire container (including any closures). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the container may have a volume of about 10 m/L to about 3000 m/L, about 14 m/L to about 2500 m/L, about 19 m/L to about 2000 m/L, about 100 m/L to about 2000 m/L, About 1000m/L to about 3000m/L, about 1500m/L to about 2500m/L, about 10m/L to about 100m/L, about 20m/L to about 75m/L, or about 30m/L to about 50m/L overthrow value. Other suitable values include about 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 76, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2750, 3000m/L, and any range formed by any of the foregoing values.

如本文所述的柔性容器可跨各种行业用于各种产品。例如，如本文所述的柔性容器可用于整个消费品行业，包括以下产品：软质表面清洁剂、硬质表面清洁剂、玻璃清洁剂、瓷砖清洁剂、抽水马桶清洁剂、木材清洁剂、多表面清积剂、表面消毒剂、盘碟洗涤组合物、衣物洗涤剂、织物调理剂、织物染料、表面保护剂、表面消毒剂、化妆品、面部用粉、身体用粉、毛发处理产品(例如，摩丝、发胶、定型凝胶)、洗发剂、毛发调理剂(免洗型或洗去型)、营养发水、毛发染料、毛发着色产品、亮发产品、发油、防毛发卷曲产品、毛发末端分裂修复产品、烫发液、去头屑制剂、沐浴液、沐浴凝胶、沐浴剂、面部清洁剂、护肤产品(例如，防晒霜、防晒洗液、唇香膏、皮肤调理剂、冷霜、保湿剂)、身体喷雾、皂、身体磨砂膏、去角质霜、收敛剂、磨砂洗液、脱毛剂、止汗剂组合物、除臭剂、剃刮产品、剃刮前产品、剃刮后产品、牙膏、漱口水等。作为另外的示例，如本文所述的柔性容器可用于其它行业中，包括食品、饮料、药物、商品、工业品、医疗等。Flexible containers as described herein can be used for a variety of products across a variety of industries. For example, flexible containers as described herein can be used throughout the consumer product industry, including the following products: soft surface cleaners, hard surface cleaners, glass cleaners, tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, wood cleaners, multi-surface cleaners detergents, surface disinfectants, dishwashing compositions, laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, fabric dyes, surface protectants, surface disinfectants, cosmetics, face powders, body powders, hair treatment products (e.g., mousse , hairspray, styling gel), shampoo, hair conditioner (leave-in or rinse-off), nourishing hair toner, hair dye, hair coloring products, hair highlighting products, hair oil, anti-frizz products, split ends Restorative products, hair perm lotions, anti-dandruff preparations, body washes, shower gels, body washes, facial cleansers, skin care products (e.g., sunscreens, sunscreen lotions, lip balms, skin conditioners, cold creams, moisturizers ), body spray, soap, body scrub, exfoliating cream, astringent, scrub lotion, depilatory, antiperspirant composition, deodorant, shaving product, pre-shave product, post-shave product, toothpaste , Mouthwash, etc. As additional examples, flexible containers as described herein may be used in other industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, merchandise, industrial, medical, and the like.

图1A-1D示出直立柔性容器100的一个实施例的各种视图。图1A示出容器100的前视图。容器100直立在水平支撑表面101上。1A-1D illustrate various views of one embodiment of a stand up flexible container 100 . FIG. 1A shows a front view of container 100 . The container 100 stands upright on a horizontal support surface 101 .

在图1A中，坐标系110提供用于标引图中方向的基准线。坐标系110为具有X-轴、Y-轴和Z-轴的三维笛卡尔坐标系，其中每个轴垂直于其它轴，并且所述轴中的任两个限定一个平面。X-轴和Z-轴平行于水平支撑表面101，并且Y-轴垂直于水平支撑表面101。In FIG. 1A, coordinate system 110 provides a reference line for indexing directions in the figure. Coordinate system 110 is a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system having an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis, where each axis is perpendicular to the other axes, and any two of the axes define a plane. The X-axis and Z-axis are parallel to the horizontal support surface 101 , and the Y-axis is perpendicular to the horizontal support surface 101 .

图1A还包括其它基准线，其用于标引相对于容器100的方向和位置。侧向中心线111平行于X-轴伸展。在侧向中心线111处的XY平面将容器100分成前半部和后半部。在侧向中心线111处的XZ平面将容器100分成上半部和下半部。纵向中心线114平行于Y-轴伸展。在纵向中心线114处的YZ平面将容器100分成左半部和右半部。第三中心线117平行于Z-轴伸展。侧向中心线111、纵向中心线114和第三中心线117全部在容器100的中心处相交。FIG. 1A also includes other reference lines for indexing orientation and position relative to container 100 . The lateral centerline 111 runs parallel to the X-axis. The XY plane at the lateral centerline 111 divides the container 100 into a front half and a rear half. The XZ plane at the lateral centerline 111 divides the container 100 into upper and lower halves. The longitudinal centerline 114 runs parallel to the Y-axis. The YZ plane at the longitudinal centerline 114 divides the container 100 into left and right halves. The third centerline 117 runs parallel to the Z-axis. The lateral centerline 111 , longitudinal centerline 114 and third centerline 117 all intersect at the center of the container 100 .

相对于侧向中心线111的设置限定了何为纵向内侧112和纵向外侧113。当第一位置比第二位置更靠近侧向中心线111时，认为第一位置设置在第二位置的纵向内侧112。并且，认为第二位置从第一位置纵向外侧113设置。术语侧向是指平行于侧向中心线111的方向、取向或量度。侧向取向也可被称为水平取向，并且侧向量度也可被称为宽度。The arrangement relative to the lateral centerline 111 defines what is a longitudinally inner side 112 and a longitudinally outer side 113 . When the first location is closer to the lateral centerline 111 than the second location is, the first location is considered to be disposed longitudinally inward 112 of the second location. Also, the second location is considered to be disposed longitudinally outward 113 from the first location. The term lateral refers to a direction, orientation or measure parallel to the lateral centerline 111 . The lateral orientation may also be referred to as horizontal orientation, and the lateral dimension may also be referred to as width.

相对于纵向中心线114的设置限定了何为侧向内侧115和侧向外侧116。当第一位置比第二位置接近纵向中心线114时，认为第一位置对于第二位置侧向内侧115设置。并且，认为第二位置从第一位置侧向外侧116设置。术语纵向是指平行于纵向中心线114的方向、取向或量度。纵向取向也可被称为垂直取向。The disposition relative to the longitudinal centerline 114 defines what is laterally inboard 115 and laterally outboard 116 . When the first location is closer to the longitudinal centerline 114 than the second location, the first location is considered to be disposed laterally inboard 115 with respect to the second location. Also, it is considered that the second location is positioned laterally outward 116 from the first location. The term longitudinal refers to a direction, orientation or measurement parallel to the longitudinal centerline 114 . The longitudinal orientation may also be referred to as vertical orientation.

纵向、取向或量度还可相对于容器100的水平支撑表面来表达。当第一位置比第二位置接近支撑表面时，可认为第一位置设置成比第二位置低、在第二位置下方、之下或下面。并且，认为第二位置设置成比第一位置高、在第一位置上方、或从第一位置向上设置。纵向量度还可被称为在水平支撑表面100上方测量的高度。Longitudinal, orientation or measure may also be expressed relative to the horizontal support surface of the container 100 . When the first location is closer to the support surface than the second location, the first location may be considered to be disposed lower than, below, below or below the second location. Also, it is considered that the second position is disposed higher than the first position, above the first position, or disposed upward from the first position. The longitudinal measurement may also be referred to as the height measured above the horizontal support surface 100 .

平行于第三中心线117进行的测量被称为厚度或深度。在第三中心线117方向上并且朝容器的前部102-1的设置被称为正向118或在前。在第三中心线117方向上并且朝容器的后部102-2的设置被称为反向119或在后。Measurements made parallel to the third centerline 117 are referred to as thickness or depth. An arrangement in the direction of the third centerline 117 and towards the front 102-1 of the container is referred to as forward 118 or forward. An arrangement in the direction of the third centerline 117 and towards the rear 102-2 of the container is referred to as reverse 119 or rearward.

如上所述，这些用于方向、取向、测量和设置的术语被用于本公开的所有实施例，无论图中是否示出支撑表面、基准线或坐标系。As noted above, these terms for direction, orientation, measurement, and arrangement are used in all embodiments of the present disclosure, regardless of whether a supporting surface, datum line, or coordinate system is shown in the figures.

容器100包括顶部104、中部106、和底部108、前部102-1、后部102-2、以及左侧和右侧109。顶部104与中部106由平行于XZ平面的基准平面105分开。中部106与底部108由也平行于XZ平面的基准平面107分开。容器100具有100-oh的总体高度。在图1A的实施例中，容器的前部102-1和后部102-2在密封件129处接合在一起，所述密封件围绕容器100的外周边、横跨顶部104、在侧面109向下延伸，然后在每个侧面109的底部处向外分裂，以围绕基座190的前面部分和后面部分的外部范围沿循所述前面部分和后面部分伸展。Container 100 includes top 104 , middle 106 , and bottom 108 , front 102 - 1 , back 102 - 2 , and left and right sides 109 . The top 104 is separated from the middle 106 by a reference plane 105 parallel to the XZ plane. The middle portion 106 is separated from the bottom portion 108 by a reference plane 107 which is also parallel to the XZ plane. Container 100 has an overall height of 100-oh. In the embodiment of FIG. 1A, the front portion 102-1 and the rear portion 102-2 of the container are joined together at a seal 129 that surrounds the outer perimeter of the container 100, across the top 104, and toward the sides 109. extending downwardly and then splitting outwardly at the bottom of each side 109 to run around the outer extent of the front and rear portions of the base 190 along said front and rear portions.

容器100包括结构支撑框架140、产品体积150、分配器160、面板180-1和180-2、以及基座结构190。面板180-1的一部分以脱离形式示出，以便示出产品体积150。产品体积150被构造成包含一种或多种流动产品。分配器160允许容器100通过流动通道159、然后通过分配器160，将这些流动产品从产品体积150分配至容器100外的环境中。结构支撑框架140支撑产品体积150中的一种或多种流动产品的质量，并使得容器100直立。面板180-1和180-2为相对平坦的表面，其覆盖产品体积150，并且适于显示任一种标记。基座结构190支撑结构支撑框架140并在容器100直立时对其提供稳定性。Container 100 includes structural support frame 140 , product volume 150 , dispenser 160 , panels 180 - 1 and 180 - 2 , and base structure 190 . A portion of panel 180 - 1 is shown broken away to illustrate product volume 150 . Product volume 150 is configured to contain one or more fluent products. The dispenser 160 allows the container 100 to dispense the fluent product from the product volume 150 into the environment outside the container 100 through the flow channel 159 and then through the dispenser 160 . Structural support frame 140 supports the mass of one or more fluent products in product volume 150 and allows container 100 to stand upright. Panels 180-1 and 180-2 are relatively flat surfaces that cover product volume 150 and are suitable for displaying either type of indicia. The base structure 190 supports the structural support frame 140 and provides stability to the container 100 when it is standing upright.

结构支撑框架140由多个结构支撑构件形成。结构支撑框架140包括顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2、中部结构支撑构件146-1、146-2、146-3和146-4、以及底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2。Structural support frame 140 is formed from a plurality of structural support members. Structural support frame 140 includes top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2, middle structural support members 146-1, 146-2, 146-3, and 146-4, and bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2.

顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2设置在容器100的顶部104的上部部分上，其中顶部结构支撑构件144-1设置在前部102-1中并且顶部结构支撑构件144-2设置在后部102-2中，在顶部结构支撑构件144-1之后。顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2彼此邻近并可沿其长度的侧向外侧部分彼此接触。在各种实施例中，顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2可沿它们的总体长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部，在一个或多个相对较小的位置处和/或在一个或多个相对较大的位置处彼此接触，只要在顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2之间存在流动通道159即可，这允许容器100通过流动通道159然后通过分配器160从产品体积150分配一种或多种流动产品。顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2彼此不直接连接。然而，在各种另选实施例中，顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2可沿其总体长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部直接连接和/或接合在一起。Top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2 are disposed on the upper portion of the top 104 of the container 100, wherein the top structural support member 144-1 is disposed in the front portion 102-1 and the top structural support member 144-2 is disposed in the rear. Section 102-2, after the top structural support member 144-1. Top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2 are adjacent to each other and may contact each other along laterally outer portions of their lengths. In various embodiments, the top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2 may be along a portion, or portions, or about all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or nearly all, of their overall length at One or more relatively smaller locations and/or one or more relatively larger locations contact each other as long as there is a flow channel 159 between the top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2, which Container 100 is allowed to dispense one or more fluent products from product volume 150 through flow channel 159 and then through dispenser 160 . Top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2 are not directly connected to each other. However, in various alternative embodiments, the top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2 may be along a portion, or portions, or approximately all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or nearly all of their overall lengths along their entire lengths. All, or all directly connected and/or joined together.

顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2基本上设置在产品体积150的上方。总体上，顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2中的每个约水平取向，但其末端略向下弯曲。并且，总体上，顶部结构支撑构件144-1和144-2中的每个具有沿其长度基本上均匀的横截面；然而，在其末端处的横截面略大于在其中部的横截面。Top structural support members 144 - 1 and 144 - 2 are disposed substantially above product volume 150 . Generally, each of the top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2 is oriented approximately horizontally, but has its ends curved slightly downward. And, generally, each of the top structural support members 144-1 and 144-2 has a substantially uniform cross-section along its length; however, the cross-section at its ends is slightly larger than in the middle.

中部结构支撑构件146-1、146-2、146-3和146-4设置在左侧和右侧109上，从顶部104通过中部106至底部108。中部结构支撑构件146-1设置在前部102-1中，在左侧109上；中部结构支撑构件146-4设置在后部102-2中，在左侧109上，在中部结构支撑构件146-1后面。中部结构支撑构件146-1和146-4彼此邻近，并可沿其基本上全部的长度彼此接触。在各种实施例中，中部结构支撑构件146-1和146-4可沿其总长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部，在一个或多个相对较小的位置处和/或在一个或多个相对较大的位置处彼此接触。中部结构支撑构件146-1和146-4彼此不直接连接。然而，在各种另选实施例中，中部结构支撑构件146-1和146-4可沿其总体长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部直接连接和/或接合在一起。Middle structural support members 146 - 1 , 146 - 2 , 146 - 3 , and 146 - 4 are disposed on left and right sides 109 from top 104 through middle 106 to bottom 108 . Middle structural support member 146-1 is disposed in front portion 102-1, on left side 109; middle structural support member 146-4 is disposed in rear portion 102-2, on left side 109, on middle structural support member 146 -1 behind. Intermediate structural support members 146-1 and 146-4 are adjacent to each other and may contact each other along substantially all of their lengths. In various embodiments, the central structural support members 146-1 and 146-4 may be along a portion, or portions, or approximately all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or nearly all, or all of their total lengths. , contact each other at one or more relatively small locations and/or at one or more relatively large locations. Intermediate structural support members 146-1 and 146-4 are not directly connected to each other. However, in various alternative embodiments, the central structural support members 146-1 and 146-4 may be along a portion, or portions, or approximately all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or nearly all of their overall lengths along their overall lengths. All, or all directly connected and/or joined together.

中部结构支撑构件146-2设置在前部102-1中，在右侧109上；中部结构支撑构件146-3设置在后部102-2中，在右侧109上，在中部结构支撑构件146-2之后。中部结构支撑构件146-2和146-3彼此邻近并可沿其长度的基本上全部彼此接触。在各种实施例中，中部结构支撑构件146-2和146-3可沿其总体长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部，在一个或多个相对较小的位置处和/或在一个或多个相对较大的位置处彼此接触。中部结构支撑构件146-2和146-3彼此不直接连接。然而，在各种另选实施例中，中部结构支撑构件146-2和146-3可沿其总体长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部直接连接和/或接合在一起。Middle structural support member 146-2 is disposed in front portion 102-1, on right side 109; middle structural support member 146-3 is disposed in rear portion 102-2, on right side 109, at middle structural support member 146 After -2. Intermediate structural support members 146-2 and 146-3 are adjacent to each other and may contact each other along substantially all of their lengths. In various embodiments, the central structural support members 146-2 and 146-3 may be along a portion, or portions, or approximately all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or nearly all, or all of their overall lengths. , contact each other at one or more relatively small locations and/or at one or more relatively large locations. Central structural support members 146-2 and 146-3 are not directly connected to each other. However, in various alternative embodiments, the central structural support members 146-2 and 146-3 may be along a portion, or portions, or approximately all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or nearly all, of their overall lengths. All, or all directly connected and/or joined together.

中部结构支撑构件146-1、146-2、146-3和146-4基本上从产品体积150侧向向外设置。总体上，中部结构支撑构件146-1，146-2，146-3和146-4各自约竖直地取向，但略成角度，其上端在其下端的侧向内侧。并且，总体上，中部结构支撑构件146-1、146-2、146-3和146-4中的每个均具有沿其长度改变的横截面，所述横截面从其上端到下端的尺寸增大。Central structural support members 146 - 1 , 146 - 2 , 146 - 3 , and 146 - 4 are disposed substantially laterally outward from product volume 150 . Generally, the mid-structural support members 146-1, 146-2, 146-3, and 146-4 are each approximately vertically oriented, but slightly angled, with their upper ends laterally inboard of their lower ends. And, generally, each of the central structural support members 146-1, 146-2, 146-3, and 146-4 has a cross-section that varies along its length, increasing in size from its upper end to its lower end. Big.

底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2设置在容器100的底部108上，其中底部结构支撑构件148-1设置在前部102-1中并且底部结构支撑构件148-2设置在后部102-2中，在顶部结构支撑构件148-1之后。底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2彼此邻近并可沿它们的长度的基本上全部彼此接触。在各种实施例中，底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2可沿其总长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部，在一个或多个相对较小的位置处和/或在一个或多个相对较大的位置处彼此接触。底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2彼此不直接连接。然而，在各种另选实施例中，底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2可沿其总体长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部直接连接和/或接合在一起。Bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2 are disposed on bottom 108 of container 100, wherein bottom structural support member 148-1 is disposed in front portion 102-1 and bottom structural support member 148-2 is disposed in rear portion 102- 2, after the top structural support member 148-1. The bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2 are adjacent to each other and may contact each other along substantially all of their lengths. In various embodiments, the bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2 can be positioned along a portion, or portions, or about all, or about all, or substantially all, or nearly all, or all of the total length thereof. , contact each other at one or more relatively small locations and/or at one or more relatively large locations. The bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2 are not directly connected to each other. However, in various alternative embodiments, the bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2 may extend along a portion, or portions, or approximately all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or nearly all of their overall lengths along their entire lengths. All, or all directly connected and/or joined together.

底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2基本上设置在产品体积150的下方，但是基本上设置在基座结构190的上方。总体上，底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2中的每个均约水平取向，但其末端略向上弯曲。并且，总体上，底部结构支撑构件148-1和148-2中的每个均具有沿其长度基本上均匀的横截面。Bottom structural support members 148 - 1 and 148 - 2 are disposed substantially below product volume 150 , but substantially above base structure 190 . Generally, each of the bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2 is approximately horizontally oriented, but has a slight upward curve at its ends. And, generally, each of bottom structural support members 148-1 and 148-2 has a substantially uniform cross-section along its length.

在结构支撑框架140的前部中，顶部结构支撑构件144-1的左端接合到中部结构支撑构件146-1的上端；中部结构支撑构件146-1的下端接合到底部结构支撑构件148-1的左端；底部结构支撑构件148-1的右端接合到中部结构支撑构件146-2的下端；并且中部结构支撑构件146-2的上端接合到顶部结构支撑构件144-1的右端。相似地，在结构支撑框架140的后部中，顶部结构支撑构件144-2的左端接合到中部结构支撑构件146-4的上端；中部结构支撑构件146-4的下端接合到底部结构支撑构件148-2的左端；底部结构支撑构件148-2的右端接合到中部结构支撑构件146-3的下端；并且中部结构支撑构件146-3的上端接合到顶部结构支撑构件144-2的右端。在结构支撑框架140中，接合在一起的结构支撑构件的末端全部围绕所述结构支撑构件壁的周边直接连接。然而，在各种另选实施例中，结构支撑构件144-1、144-2、146-1、146-2、146-3、146-4、148-1和148-2中的任一个可以本文所述或本领域中已知的任何方式接合在一起。In the front of the structural support frame 140, the left end of the top structural support member 144-1 is joined to the upper end of the middle structural support member 146-1; the lower end of the middle structural support member 146-1 is joined to the lower end of the bottom structural support member 148-1. the left end; the right end of the bottom structural support member 148-1 is joined to the lower end of the middle structural support member 146-2; and the upper end of the middle structural support member 146-2 is joined to the right end of the top structural support member 144-1. Similarly, in the rear of the structural support frame 140, the left end of the top structural support member 144-2 is joined to the upper end of the middle structural support member 146-4; the lower end of the middle structural support member 146-4 is joined to the bottom structural support member 148 - the left end of 2; the right end of bottom structural support member 148-2 is joined to the lower end of middle structural support member 146-3; and the upper end of middle structural support member 146-3 is joined to the right end of top structural support member 144-2. In the structural support frame 140, the ends of the joined together structural support members are directly connected all around the perimeter of the structural support member walls. However, in various alternative embodiments, any of structural support members 144-1, 144-2, 146-1, 146-2, 146-3, 146-4, 148-1, and 148-2 may joined together in any manner described herein or known in the art.

在结构支撑框架140的另选实施例中，可将相邻的结构支撑构件组合成单个结构支撑构件，其中所述组合的结构支撑构件可有效替代相邻的结构支撑构件，其功能和连接如本文中所述。在结构支撑框架140的其它另选实施例中，可将一个或多个附加结构支撑构件添加到结构支撑框架140中的结构支撑构件，其中所述膨胀的结构支撑框架可有效地替代结构支撑框架140，其功能和连接如本文所述。另外，在一些另选实施例中，柔性容器可不包括基座结构。In alternative embodiments of the structural support frame 140, adjacent structural support members can be combined into a single structural support member, wherein the combined structural support member can effectively replace the adjacent structural support members, with functions and connections such as described in this article. In other alternative embodiments of the structural support frame 140, one or more additional structural support members may be added to the structural support members in the structural support frame 140, wherein the expanded structural support frame may effectively replace the structural support frame 140, its function and connections are as described herein. Additionally, in some alternative embodiments, the flexible container may not include a base structure.

图1B示出图1A的直立柔性容器100的侧视图。FIG. 1B shows a side view of the stand up flexible container 100 of FIG. 1A .

图1C示出图1A的直立柔性容器100的顶视图。Figure 1C shows a top view of the stand up flexible container 100 of Figure 1A.

图1D示出图1A的直立柔性容器100的底视图。FIG. 1D shows a bottom view of the stand up flexible container 100 of FIG. 1A .

图2A-8D示出了具有各种总体形状的直立柔性容器的实施例。图2A-8D的实施例中的任一个可根据本文所公开的实施例中的任一个(包括图1A-1D的实施例)来构造。图2A-8D的实施例的元件中的任一个(例如，结构支撑框架、结构支撑构件、面板、分配器等)可根据本文所公开的实施例中的任一个来构造。虽然图2A-8D的实施例中的每个均示出具有一个分配器的容器，但是在各种实施例中，每个容器可包括根据本文所述任一个实施例的多个分配器。图10A-11B的实施例中的面板中的每个的一部分、多个部分或全部均适用于显示任一种标记。图2A-8D的实施例中的侧面板中的每一个均被构造为重叠设置在柔性容器内的一个或多个产品体积的非结构面板，然而，在各种实施例中，任一种装饰元件或结构元件(诸如从外表面突出的肋状物)中的一者或多者可接合到这些侧面板中任一个的一部分、多个部分、或全部。为清楚起见，图2A-8D中未示出这些柔性容器的所有结构细节，然而，图2A-8D的实施例中任一个可被构造成包括本文所公开的柔性容器的任何结构或特征。例如，图2A-8D的实施例中任一个可被构造成包括本文所公开的任一种基座结构。2A-8D illustrate embodiments of stand up flexible containers having various overall shapes. Any of the embodiments of FIGS. 2A-8D may be constructed in accordance with any of the embodiments disclosed herein, including the embodiments of FIGS. 1A-1D . Any of the elements of the embodiments of FIGS. 2A-8D (eg, structural support frames, structural support members, panels, dispensers, etc.) may be constructed according to any of the embodiments disclosed herein. While each of the embodiments of FIGS. 2A-8D show a container with one dispenser, in various embodiments, each container may include multiple dispensers according to any of the embodiments described herein. Part, parts or all of each of the panels in the embodiment of Figures 10A-11B are suitable for displaying either type of indicia. Each of the side panels in the embodiments of FIGS. 2A-8D is configured as a non-structural panel overlapping one or more product volumes disposed within the flexible container, however, in various embodiments, any decorative One or more of elements or structural elements, such as ribs protruding from the outer surface, may be joined to part, parts, or all of any of these side panels. For clarity, not all structural details of these flexible containers are shown in FIGS. 2A-8D , however, any of the embodiments of FIGS. 2A-8D may be configured to include any structure or feature of the flexible containers disclosed herein. For example, any of the embodiments of FIGS. 2A-8D can be configured to include any of the base structures disclosed herein.

图2A示出直立柔性容器200的前视图，所述直立柔性容器具有总体形状类似截锥体的结构支撑框架240。在图2A的实施例中，截锥体形状基于四边形锥体，然而，在各种实施例中，截锥体形状可基于具有不同边数的锥体，或截锥体形状可基于圆锥体。支撑框架240由沿截锥体形状的边缘设置并在其末端处接合在一起的结构支撑构件形成。结构支撑构件限定矩形顶部面板280-t、梯形侧面板280-1、280-2、280-3和280-4、以及矩形底部面板(未示出)。侧面板280-1，280-2，280-3和280-4各自为约平坦的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的或完全平坦的。容器200包括分配器260，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器200内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图2A的实施例中，分配器260设置在顶部面板280-t的中心中，然而，在各种可供选择的实施例中，分配器260可设置在容器200的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它位置。图2B示出图2A的容器200的前视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加/另选位置，其中任一个还可施用于容器的后部。图2C示出图2A的容器200的侧视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加/另选位置(作为虚线示出)，其中任一个可施用于容器的任一侧。图2D示出图2A的容器200的等轴视图。Figure 2A shows a front view of a stand up flexible container 200 having a structural support frame 240 generally shaped like a truncated cone. In the embodiment of FIG. 2A , the frustum shape is based on a quadrangular pyramid, however, in various embodiments, the frustum shape can be based on a cone with a different number of sides, or the frustum shape can be based on a cone. The support frame 240 is formed from structural support members disposed along the edges of the frustum shape and joined together at their ends. The structural support members define a rectangular top panel 280-t, trapezoidal side panels 280-1, 280-2, 280-3, and 280-4, and a rectangular bottom panel (not shown). Side panels 280-1, 280-2, 280-3, and 280-4 are each approximately flat, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels may be approximately Flat, substantially flat, almost flat or completely flat. Container 200 includes a dispenser 260 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 200 . In the embodiment of FIG. 2A, the dispenser 260 is disposed in the center of the top panel 280-t, however, in various alternative embodiments, the dispenser 260 may be disposed on the top, side, or bottom of the container 200. any other location. Figure 2B shows a front view of the container 200 of Figure 2A, including exemplary additional/alternative locations for the dispenser, any of which may also be applied to the rear of the container. Figure 2C shows a side view of the container 200 of Figure 2A, including exemplary additional/alternative locations (shown as dashed lines) for the dispenser, either of which may be applied to either side of the container. Figure 2D shows an isometric view of the container 200 of Figure 2A.

图3A示出直立柔性容器300的前视图，所述直立柔性容器具有总体形状类似锥体的结构支撑框架340。在图3A的实施例中，锥体形状基于四边形锥体，然而，在各种实施例中，锥体形状可基于具有不同边数的锥体。支撑框架340由沿锥体形状的边缘设置并在其末端处接合在一起的结构支撑构件形成。结构支撑构件限定三角形侧面板380-1、380-2、380-3、和380-4、以及正方形底面板(未示出)。侧面板380-1，380-2，380-3和380-4各自为约平坦的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的或完全平坦的。容器300包括分配器360，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器300内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图3A的实施例中，分配器360设置在锥体形状的顶点处，在各种另选实施例中，分配器360可设置在容器300的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它地方。图3B示出图3A的容器300的前视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加的/另选的位置(作为虚线示出)，其中任一个还可施用于容器的任一侧。图3C示出图3A的容器300的侧视图。图3D示出图3A的容器300的等轴视图。Figure 3A shows a front view of a stand up flexible container 300 having a structural support frame 340 generally shaped like a cone. In the embodiment of FIG. 3A, the pyramid shape is based on a quadrangular pyramid, however, in various embodiments, the pyramid shape may be based on a cone with a different number of sides. The support frame 340 is formed from structural support members disposed along the edges of the cone shape and joined together at their ends. The structural support members define triangular side panels 380-1, 380-2, 380-3, and 380-4, and a square bottom panel (not shown). Side panels 380-1, 380-2, 380-3, and 380-4 are each approximately flat, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels may be approximately Flat, substantially flat, almost flat or completely flat. Container 300 includes a dispenser 360 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 300 . In the embodiment of FIG. 3A , the dispenser 360 is positioned at the apex of the cone shape, in various alternative embodiments the dispenser 360 may be positioned anywhere else on the top, side, or bottom of the container 300 . Figure 3B shows a front view of the container 300 of Figure 3A, including exemplary additional/alternative locations (shown as dashed lines) for the dispenser, either of which may also be applied to either side of the container. Figure 3C shows a side view of the container 300 of Figure 3A. Figure 3D shows an isometric view of the container 300 of Figure 3A.

图4A示出直立柔性容器400的前视图，所述直立柔性容器具有总体形状类似三棱柱的结构支撑框架440。在图4A的实施例中，棱柱形基于三角形。支撑框架440由沿棱柱形的边缘设置并在其末端处接合在一起的结构支撑构件形成。所述结构支撑构件限定三角形顶部面板480-t、矩形侧面板480-1、480-2和480-3、以及三角形底部面板(未示出)。侧面板480-1，480-2和480-3各自为约平坦的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的、或完全平坦的。容器400包括分配器460，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器400内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图4A的实施例中，分配器460设置在顶部面板480-t的中心，然而，在各种另选实施例中，分配器460可设置在容器400的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它部位。图4B示出图4A的容器400的前视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加/另选位置(以虚线示出)，其中的任一个也可适用于容器400的任一侧。图4C示出图4A的容器400的侧视图。图4D示出图4A的容器400的等轴视图。Figure 4A shows a front view of a stand up flexible container 400 having a structural support frame 440 generally shaped like a triangular prism. In the embodiment of Figure 4A, the prismatic shape is based on a triangle. The support frame 440 is formed from structural support members disposed along the edges of the prisms and joined together at their ends. The structural support members define a triangular top panel 480-t, rectangular side panels 480-1, 480-2, and 480-3, and a triangular bottom panel (not shown). The side panels 480-1, 480-2, and 480-3 are each approximately flat, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels may be approximately flat, substantially flat, nearly flat, or completely flat. Container 400 includes a dispenser 460 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 400 . In the embodiment of FIG. 4A , the dispenser 460 is disposed at the center of the top panel 480 - t , however, in various alternative embodiments the dispenser 460 may be disposed at any other location on the top, side, or bottom of the container 400 . parts. 4B shows a front view of the container 400 of FIG. 4A , including exemplary additional/alternative locations (shown in phantom) for the dispenser, any of which may also be applicable to either side of the container 400 . Figure 4C shows a side view of the container 400 of Figure 4A. Figure 4D shows an isometric view of the container 400 of Figure 4A.

图5A示出直立柔性容器500的前视图，所述直立柔性容器具有总体形状类似四棱柱的结构支撑框架540。在图5A的实施例中，棱柱形基于正方形。支撑框架540由沿棱柱形的边缘设置并在其末端处接合在一起的结构支撑构件形成。所述结构支撑构件限定了正方形顶部面板580-t、矩形侧面板580-1、580-2、580-3和580-4、以及正方底部面板(未示出)。侧面板580-1，580-2，580-3和580-4各自为约平坦的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的或完全平坦的。容器500包括分配器560，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器500内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图5A的实施例中，分配器560设置在顶部面板580-t的中心，然而，在各种另选实施例中，分配器560可设置在容器500的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它部位。图5B示出图5A的容器500的前视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加/另选位置(以虚线示出)，其中的任一个也可适用于容器500的任一侧。图5C示出图5A的容器500的侧视图。图5D示出图5A的容器500的等轴视图。Figure 5A shows a front view of a stand up flexible container 500 having a structural support frame 540 generally shaped like a quadrangular prism. In the embodiment of Figure 5A, the prism is based on a square. The support frame 540 is formed from structural support members disposed along the edges of the prisms and joined together at their ends. The structural support members define a square top panel 580-t, rectangular side panels 580-1, 580-2, 580-3, and 580-4, and a square bottom panel (not shown). Side panels 580-1, 580-2, 580-3, and 580-4 are each approximately flat, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels may be approximately Flat, substantially flat, almost flat or completely flat. Container 500 includes a dispenser 560 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 500 . In the embodiment of FIG. 5A , the dispenser 560 is disposed at the center of the top panel 580 - t , however, in various alternative embodiments the dispenser 560 may be disposed at any other location on the top, side, or bottom of the container 500 . parts. 5B shows a front view of the container 500 of FIG. 5A , including exemplary additional/alternative locations (shown in phantom) for the dispenser, any of which may also be applicable to either side of the container 500 . Figure 5C shows a side view of the container 500 of Figure 5A. Figure 5D shows an isometric view of the container 500 of Figure 5A.

图6A示出直立柔性容器600的前视图，所述直立柔性容器具有总体形状类似五棱柱的结构支撑框架640。在图6A的实施例中，棱柱形基于五边形。所述支撑框架640由沿棱柱形的边缘设置并在其末端处接合在一起的结构支撑构件形成。所述结构支撑构件限定五边形顶部面板680-t、矩形侧面板680-1、680-2、680-3、680-4和680-5、以及五边形底部面板(未示出)。侧面板680-1，680-2，680-3，680-4和680-5为约平坦的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的、或完全平坦的。容器600包括分配器660，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器600内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图6A的实施例中，分配器660设置在顶部面板680-t的中心，然而，在各种另选实施例中，分配器660可设置在容器600的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它部位。图6B示出图6A的容器600的前视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加/另选位置(以虚线示出)，其中的任一个也可适用于容器600的任一侧。图6C示出图6A的容器600的侧视图。图6D示出图6A的容器600的等轴视图。Figure 6A shows a front view of a stand up flexible container 600 having a structural support frame 640 generally shaped like a pentagonal prism. In the embodiment of Figure 6A, the prism is based on a pentagon. The support frame 640 is formed from structural support members disposed along the edges of the prisms and joined together at their ends. The structural support members define a pentagonal top panel 680-t, rectangular side panels 680-1, 680-2, 680-3, 680-4, and 680-5, and a pentagonal bottom panel (not shown). The side panels 680-1, 680-2, 680-3, 680-4, and 680-5 are approximately flat, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels Can be about flat, substantially flat, nearly flat, or completely flat. Container 600 includes a dispenser 660 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 600 . In the embodiment of FIG. 6A, the dispenser 660 is disposed in the center of the top panel 680-t, however, in various alternative embodiments, the dispenser 660 may be disposed at any other location on the top, side, or bottom of the container 600. parts. 6B shows a front view of the container 600 of FIG. 6A , including exemplary additional/alternative locations (shown in phantom) for the dispenser, any of which may also be applicable to either side of the container 600 . Figure 6C shows a side view of the container 600 of Figure 6A. Figure 6D shows an isometric view of the container 600 of Figure 6A.

图7A示出直立柔性容器700的前视图，所述直立柔性容器具有总体形状类似圆锥体的结构支撑框架740。支撑框架740由围绕圆锥体的基座设置的弯曲的结构支撑构件和从基座直线延伸至顶点的直的结构支撑构件形成，其中所述结构支撑构件在其末端处接合在一起。结构支撑构件限定一定程度地弯曲的三角形侧面板780-1、780-2、和780-3、以及圆形底面板(未示出)。侧面板780-1，780-2和780-3各自为弯曲的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的、或完全平坦的。容器700包括分配器760，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器700内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图7A的实施例中，分配器760设置在圆锥形的顶点处，然而，在各种另选实施例中，分配器760可设置在容器700的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它位置。图7B示出图7A的容器700的前视图。图7C示出图7A的容器700的侧视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加的/另选的位置(作为虚线示出)，其中任一个还可施用于容器700的任一侧面板。图7D示出图7A的容器700的等轴视图。Figure 7A shows a front view of a stand up flexible container 700 having a structural support frame 740 generally shaped like a cone. The support frame 740 is formed from curved structural support members disposed around the base of the cone and straight structural support members extending linearly from the base to the apex, where the structural support members are joined together at their ends. The structural support members define somewhat curved triangular side panels 780-1, 780-2, and 780-3, and a circular bottom panel (not shown). The side panels 780-1, 780-2, and 780-3 are each curved, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels can be approximately flat, substantially flat flat, almost flat, or completely flat. Container 700 includes a dispenser 760 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 700 . In the embodiment of FIG. 7A , dispenser 760 is positioned at the apex of the cone, however, in various alternative embodiments, dispenser 760 may be positioned at any other location on the top, side, or bottom of container 700 . Figure 7B shows a front view of the container 700 of Figure 7A. 7C shows a side view of the container 700 of FIG. 7A , including exemplary additional/alternative locations (shown as dashed lines) for the dispenser, any of which may also be applicable to either side panel of the container 700. Figure 7D shows an isometric view of the container 700 of Figure 7A.

图8A示出直立柔性容器800的前视图，所述直立柔性容器具有总体形状类似圆柱体的结构支撑框架840。支撑框架840由围绕圆柱体的顶部和底部设置的弯曲的结构支撑构件和从顶部直线延伸至底部的直的结构支撑构件形成，其中所述结构支撑构件在其末端处接合在一起。所述结构支撑构件限定圆形顶部面板880-t、一定程度弯曲的矩形侧面板880-1、880-2、880-3和880-4、以及圆形底部面板(未示出)。侧面板880-1，880-2，880-3和880-4各自为弯曲的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的、或完全平坦的。容器800包括分配器860，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器800内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图8A的实施例中，分配器860设置在顶部面板880-t的中心，然而，在各种另选实施例中，分配器860可设置在容器800的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它部位。图8B示出图8A的容器800的前视图，包括用于分配器的示例性附加/另选位置(作为虚线示出)，其中任一个还可施用于容器800的任一侧面板。图8C示出图8A的容器800的侧视图。图8D示出图8A的容器800的等轴视图。Figure 8A shows a front view of a stand up flexible container 800 having a structural support frame 840 with an overall shape resembling a cylinder. The support frame 840 is formed of curved structural support members disposed around the top and bottom of the cylinder and straight structural support members extending linearly from the top to the bottom, where the structural support members are joined together at their ends. The structural support members define a circular top panel 880-t, somewhat curved rectangular side panels 880-1, 880-2, 880-3, and 880-4, and a circular bottom panel (not shown). The side panels 880-1, 880-2, 880-3, and 880-4 are each curved, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels may be approximately flat flat, substantially flat, almost flat, or completely flat. Container 800 includes a dispenser 860 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 800 . In the embodiment of FIG. 8A , the dispenser 860 is positioned at the center of the top panel 880-t, however, in various alternative embodiments, the dispenser 860 may be positioned at any other location on the top, side, or bottom of the container 800. parts. FIG. 8B shows a front view of the container 800 of FIG. 8A , including exemplary additional/alternative locations (shown as dashed lines) for the dispenser, any of which may also be applicable to either side panel of the container 800 . Figure 8C shows a side view of the container 800 of Figure 8A. Figure 8D shows an isometric view of the container 800 of Figure 8A.

在另外的实施例中，如本文所公开的具有结构支撑框架的任何直立柔性容器可被构造成具有与任何其它已知三维形状对应的总体形状，包括任一种多面体、任一种旁面三角台、以及任一种棱柱(包括直棱柱和均匀棱柱)。In additional embodiments, any upright flexible container with a structural support frame as disclosed herein can be configured to have an overall shape corresponding to any other known three-dimensional shape, including any kind of polyhedron, any kind of lateral triangle Platform, and any kind of prism (including right prism and uniform prism).

图9A示出自承柔性容器900的实施例的顶视图，其具有如正方形的总体形状。图9B示出图9A的柔性容器900的端视图。容器900搁置在水平支撑表面901上。FIG. 9A shows a top view of an embodiment of a self-supporting flexible container 900 having an overall shape such as a square. Figure 9B shows an end view of the flexible container 900 of Figure 9A. The container 900 rests on a horizontal support surface 901 .

在图9B中，坐标系910提供用于标引图中方向的基准线。坐标系910是三维笛卡尔坐标系，具有X-轴、Y-轴和Z-轴。X-轴和Z-轴与水平支撑表面901平行，并且Y-轴垂直于水平支撑表面901。In FIG. 9B, coordinate system 910 provides a reference line for indexing directions in the figure. Coordinate system 910 is a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system having an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis. The X-axis and Z-axis are parallel to the horizontal support surface 901 and the Y-axis is perpendicular to the horizontal support surface 901 .

图9A还包括其它基准线，其用于标引相对于容器100的方向和位置。侧向中心线911平行于X-轴伸展。在侧向中心线911处的XY平面将容器100分成前半部和后半部。在侧向中心线911处的XZ平面将容器100分成上半部和下半部。纵向中心线914平行于Y-轴伸展。在纵向中心线914处的YZ平面将容器900分成左半部和右半部。第三中心线917平行于Z-轴伸展。侧向中心线911、纵向中心线914和第三中心线917全部在容器900的中心处相交。在图9A-9B的实施例中，这些用于方向、取向、测量和设置的术语与图1A-1D的实施例中编号类似的术语相同。FIG. 9A also includes other reference lines for indexing orientation and position relative to container 100 . The lateral centerline 911 runs parallel to the X-axis. The XY plane at the lateral centerline 911 divides the container 100 into a front half and a rear half. The XZ plane at the lateral centerline 911 divides the container 100 into upper and lower halves. The longitudinal centerline 914 runs parallel to the Y-axis. The YZ plane at longitudinal centerline 914 divides container 900 into left and right halves. The third centerline 917 runs parallel to the Z-axis. Lateral centerline 911 , longitudinal centerline 914 , and third centerline 917 all intersect at the center of container 900 . In the embodiment of Figures 9A-9B, these terms for direction, orientation, measurement and arrangement are the same as the similarly numbered terms in the embodiment of Figures 1A-1D.

容器900包括顶部904、中部906和底部908、前部902-1、后部902-2和左侧以及右侧909。在图9A-9B的实施例中，容器的上半部和下半部在围绕容器900的外周边延伸的密封件929处接合在一起。Container 900 includes top 904 , middle 906 and bottom 908 , front 902 - 1 , back 902 - 2 and left and right sides 909 . In the embodiment of FIGS. 9A-9B , the upper and lower halves of the container are joined together at a seal 929 that extends around the outer perimeter of the container 900 .

容器900包括结构支撑框架940、产品体积950、分配器960、顶部面板980-t和底部面板(未示出)。面板980-t的一部分以脱离形式示出，以便示出产品体积950。产品体积950被构造成容纳一种或多种流动产品。分配器960允许容器900通过流动通道959、然后通过分配器960，将这些流动产品从产品体积950分配至容器900的外部环境中。结构支撑框架940支撑产品体积950中的一种或多种流动产品的质量。顶部面板980-t和底部面板是覆盖产品体积950的相对平坦的表面，并适用于显示任一种标记。The container 900 includes a structural support frame 940, a product volume 950, a dispenser 960, a top panel 980-t and a bottom panel (not shown). A portion of panel 980 - t is shown broken away to illustrate product volume 950 . Product volume 950 is configured to hold one or more fluent products. The dispenser 960 allows the container 900 to dispense these fluent products from the product volume 950 to the environment outside the container 900 through the flow channel 959 and then through the dispenser 960 . Structural support frame 940 supports the mass of one or more fluent products in product volume 950 . The top panel 980-t and bottom panel are relatively flat surfaces that cover the product volume 950 and are suitable for displaying any kind of indicia.

结构支撑框架940由多个结构支撑构件形成。结构支撑框架940包括前部结构支撑构件943-1和943-2、中间结构支撑构件945-1、945-2、945-3和945-4、以及后部结构支撑构件947-1和947-2。总体上，容器900中结构支撑构件中的每个均是水平取向的。并且，容器900中的结构支撑构件中的每个均具有沿其长度基本上均匀的横截面，但在各种实施例中，该横截面可以是变化的。Structural support frame 940 is formed from a plurality of structural support members. Structural support frame 940 includes front structural support members 943-1 and 943-2, intermediate structural support members 945-1, 945-2, 945-3, and 945-4, and rear structural support members 947-1 and 947- 2. Generally, each of the structural support members in container 900 is oriented horizontally. Also, each of the structural support members in container 900 has a substantially uniform cross-section along its length, although in various embodiments, this cross-section may vary.

上部结构支撑构件943-1、945-1、945-2和947-1设置在中部906的上部部分和顶部904中，而下部结构支撑构件943-2、945-4、945-3和947-2设置在中部906的下部部分和底部908中。上部结构支撑构件943-1、945-1、945-2和947-1分别设置在下部结构支撑构件943-2、945-4、945-3和947-2的上方并与所述下部结构支撑构件相邻。Upper structural support members 943-1, 945-1, 945-2, and 947-1 are provided in the upper portion of the middle portion 906 and in the top portion 904, while lower structural support members 943-2, 945-4, 945-3, and 947- 2 are provided in the lower portion of the middle portion 906 and in the bottom 908. The superstructure support members 943-1, 945-1, 945-2 and 947-1 are disposed above and support the substructure support members 943-2, 945-4, 945-3 and 947-2, respectively. The components are adjacent.

在各种实施例中，相邻的上部结构支撑构件和下部结构支撑构件可沿它们的总体长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部，在一个或多个相对较小的位置处和/或在一个或多个相对较大的位置处彼此接触，只要在结构支撑构件943-1和943-2之间存在接触用于流动通道959的间隙即可。在图9A-9B的实施例中，上部和下部结构支撑构件彼此不直接连接。然而，在各种另选实施例中，相邻的上部结构支撑构件和下部结构支撑构件可沿其总长度的一部分、或多个部分、或约全部、或大约全部、或基本上全部、或几乎全部、或全部直接连接和/或接合在一起。In various embodiments, adjacent upper structural support members and lower structural support members may be along part, or parts, or about all, or about all, or substantially all, or nearly all, of their overall lengths, contact each other at one or more relatively smaller locations and/or at one or more relatively larger locations as long as there is contact between the structural support members 943-1 and 943-2 for the flow channel 959 Clearance is fine. In the embodiment of Figures 9A-9B, the upper and lower structural support members are not directly connected to each other. However, in various alternative embodiments, adjacent upper and lower structural support members may be along a portion, or portions, or approximately all, or approximately all, or substantially all, or Almost all, or all are directly connected and/or joined together.

结构支撑构件943-1、945-2、947-1和945-1的末端接合在一起以形成从产品体积950向外并包围产品体积950的顶部正方形，并且结构支撑构件943-2、945-3、947-2和945-4的末端也接合在一起以形成从产品体积950向外并包围产品体积950的底部正方形。在结构支撑框架940中，接合在一起的结构支撑构件的末端全部围绕所述结构支撑构件壁的周边直接连接。然而，在各种另选实施例中，图9A-9B的实施例的结构支撑构件中的任一个可以本文所述或本领域中已知的任何方式接合在一起。The ends of the structural support members 943-1, 945-2, 947-1, and 945-1 are joined together to form a top square extending outward from and surrounding the product volume 950, and the structural support members 943-2, 945- 3. The ends of 947-2 and 945-4 are also joined together to form a bottom square extending outwardly from and enclosing the product volume 950. In the structural support frame 940, the ends of the joined together structural support members are directly connected all around the perimeter of the structural support member walls. However, in various alternative embodiments, any of the structural support members of the embodiments of FIGS. 9A-9B may be joined together in any manner described herein or known in the art.

在结构支撑框架940的另选的实施例中，可将相邻的结构支撑构件组合成单个结构支撑构件，其中组合的结构支撑构件可有效地替代相邻的结构支撑构件，其功能和连接如本文中所述。在结构支撑框架940的其它另选实施例中，可将一个或多个附加结构支撑构件添加至结构支撑框架940中的结构支撑构件，其中所述膨胀的结构支撑框架可有效地替代结构支撑框架940，其功能和连接如本文所述。In alternative embodiments of the structural support frame 940, adjacent structural support members can be combined into a single structural support member, wherein the combined structural support member can effectively replace the adjacent structural support members, with functions and connections such as described in this article. In other alternative embodiments of the structural support frame 940, one or more additional structural support members may be added to the structural support members in the structural support frame 940, wherein the expanded structural support frame may effectively replace the structural support frame 940, its functions and connections are as described herein.

图10A-11B示出具有各种总体形状的自承柔性容器的实施例(其不是直立容器)。图10A-11B的实施例中任一个可根据本文所公开的实施例中任一个(包括图9A-9B的实施例)来构造。图10A-11B的实施例的元件中任一个(例如，结构支撑框架框架、结构支撑构件、面板、分配器等)可根据本文所公开的实施例中任一个来构造。虽然图10A-11B的实施例中每一个均示出具有一个分配器的容器，但是在各种实施例中，每个容器可包括根据本文所述任一个实施例的多个分配器。图10A-11B的实施例中的面板中的每个的一部分、多个部分或全部均适用于显示任一种标记。图10A-11B的实施例中的顶部面板和底部面板各自被构造为重叠设置在柔性容器内的一个或多个产品体积的非结构面板，然而，在各种实施例中，任一种装饰元件或结构元件(诸如从外表面突出的肋状物)中的一者或多者可接合到这些面板中任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部。为清楚起见，图10A-11B中未示出这些柔性容器的所有结构细节，然而，图10A-11B的实施例中任一个均可被构造成包括本文所公开的柔性容器的任何结构或特征。10A-11B illustrate embodiments of self-supporting flexible containers (which are not stand-up containers) having various overall shapes. Any of the embodiments of FIGS. 10A-11B can be constructed in accordance with any of the embodiments disclosed herein, including the embodiments of FIGS. 9A-9B . Any of the elements of the embodiments of FIGS. 10A-11B (eg, structural support frame frames, structural support members, panels, dispensers, etc.) may be constructed according to any of the embodiments disclosed herein. While the embodiments of FIGS. 10A-11B each show a container with one dispenser, in various embodiments, each container may include multiple dispensers according to any of the embodiments described herein. Part, parts or all of each of the panels in the embodiment of Figures 10A-11B are suitable for displaying either type of indicia. The top and bottom panels in the embodiments of FIGS. 10A-11B are each configured as non-structural panels that overlap one or more product volumes disposed within a flexible container, however, in various embodiments, any decorative element Or one or more of structural elements such as ribs protruding from the outer surface may be joined to part, parts or all of any of these panels. For clarity, not all structural details of these flexible containers are shown in FIGS. 10A-11B , however, any of the embodiments of FIGS. 10A-11B may be configured to include any structure or feature of the flexible containers disclosed herein.

图10A示出了具有总体形状如三角形的自承柔性容器1000(其不是直立柔性容器)的一个实施例的顶视图。然而，在各种实施例中，自承柔性容器可具有总体形状，如具有任何多个边数的多边形。支撑框架1040由沿三角形的边缘设置并在其末端处接合在一起的结构支撑构件形成。所述结构支撑构件限定了三角形顶部面板1080-t、和三角形底部面板(未示出)。顶部面板1080-t和底部面板为约平坦的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的或完全平坦的。容器1000包括分配器1060，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器1000内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图10A的实施例中，分配器1060设置在前部的中心中，然而，在各种另选实施例中，分配器1060可设置在容器1000的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它位置。图10A包括分配器的示例性附加/另选位置(作为虚线示出)。图10B示出搁置在水平支撑表面1001上的图10B的柔性容器1000的端视图。Figure 10A shows a top view of one embodiment of a self-supporting flexible container 1000 (which is not a stand up flexible container) having an overall shape such as a triangle. However, in various embodiments, the self-supporting flexible container can have an overall shape, such as a polygon with any number of sides. The support frame 1040 is formed from structural support members disposed along the edges of the triangle and joined together at their ends. The structural support members define a triangular top panel 1080-t, and a triangular bottom panel (not shown). The top panel 1080-t and the bottom panel are approximately flat, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels may be approximately flat, substantially flat, nearly flat or completely flat. Container 1000 includes a dispenser 1060 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 1000 . In the embodiment of FIG. 10A , dispenser 1060 is disposed in the center of the front, however, in various alternative embodiments, dispenser 1060 may be disposed at any other location on the top, side, or bottom of container 1000 . Figure 10A includes exemplary additional/alternative locations for dispensers (shown as dashed lines). FIG. 10B shows an end view of the flexible container 1000 of FIG. 10B resting on a horizontal support surface 1001 .

图11A示出了具有总体形状如圆形的自承柔性容器1100(其不是直立柔性容器)的一个实施例的顶视图。支撑框架1140由围绕圆形的圆周设置并在其末端处接合在一起的结构支撑构件形成。所述结构支撑构件限定了圆形顶部面板1180-t、和圆形底部面板(未示出)。顶部面板1180-t和底部面板a为约平坦的，然而，在各种实施例中，这些侧面板中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可为大约平坦的、基本上平坦的、几乎平坦的或完全平坦的。容器1100包括分配器1160，其被构造成分配来自设置在容器1100内的一个或多个产品体积的一种或多种流动产品。在图11A的实施例中，分配器1160设置在前部的中心中，然而，在各种另选实施例中，分配器1160可设置在容器1100的顶部、侧面或底部上的任何其它位置。图11A包括分配器的示例性附加/另选位置(作为虚线示出)。图11B示出搁置在水平支撑表面1101上的图10B的柔性容器1100的端视图。FIG. 11A shows a top view of one embodiment of a self-supporting flexible container 1100 (which is not a stand up flexible container) having an overall shape such as a circle. The support frame 1140 is formed from structural support members disposed around the circumference of a circle and joined together at their ends. The structural support members define a circular top panel 1180-t, and a circular bottom panel (not shown). The top panel 1180-t and the bottom panel a are approximately flat, however, in various embodiments, a portion, portions, or all of any of these side panels may be approximately flat, substantially flat, nearly flat or completely flat. Container 1100 includes a dispenser 1160 configured to dispense one or more fluent products from one or more product volumes disposed within container 1100 . In the embodiment of FIG. 11A , dispenser 1160 is disposed in the center of the front, however, in various alternative embodiments, dispenser 1160 may be disposed at any other location on the top, side, or bottom of container 1100 . FIG. 11A includes exemplary additional/alternative locations for dispensers (shown as dashed lines). FIG. 11B shows an end view of the flexible container 1100 of FIG. 10B resting on a horizontal support surface 1101 .

在另外的实施例中，如本文所公开的具有结构支撑框架的任何自承容器可被构造成具有与任何其它已知的三维形状对应的总体形状。例如，如本文所公开的具有结构支撑框架的任何自承容器可被构造成具有与矩形、多边形(具有任何边数)、卵形、椭圆形、星形、或任何其它形状、或这些形状中的任一种的组合对应的总体形状(当从顶视图观察时)。In further embodiments, any self-supporting container with a structural support frame as disclosed herein may be configured to have an overall shape corresponding to any other known three-dimensional shape. For example, any self-supporting container with a structural support frame as disclosed herein may be configured to have a Combinations of any of the corresponding general shapes (when viewed from the top view).

图12A-14C示出各种示例性分配器，其可与本文所公开的柔性容器一起使用。图12A示出了推拉式分配器1260-a的等轴视图。图12B示出了带有掀盖的分配器1260-b的等轴视图。图12C示出了带有旋拧顶盖的分配器1260-c的等轴视图。图12D示出了可旋转式分配器1260-d的等轴视图。图12E示出了带有顶盖的喷嘴式分配器1260-d的等轴视图。图13A示出了吸管式分配器1360-a的等轴视图。图13B示出了带有封盖的吸管式分配器1360-b的等轴视图。图13C示出了翻转吸管式分配器1360-c的等轴视图。图13D示出了带有咬阀的吸管式分配器1360-d的等轴视图。图14A示出了泵式分配器1460-a的等轴视图。图14B示出了泵喷雾式分配器1460-b的等轴视图。图14C示出了触发喷雾式分配器1460-c的等轴视图。12A-14C illustrate various exemplary dispensers that may be used with the flexible containers disclosed herein. Figure 12A shows an isometric view of a push-pull dispenser 1260-a. Figure 12B shows an isometric view of the dispenser 1260-b with a flip top. Figure 12C shows an isometric view of a dispenser 1260-c with a screw-on top cap. Figure 12D shows an isometric view of a rotatable dispenser 1260-d. Figure 12E shows an isometric view of a nozzle dispenser 1260-d with a cap. Figure 13A shows an isometric view of a straw dispenser 1360-a. Figure 13B shows an isometric view of a straw dispenser 1360-b with a lid. Figure 13C shows an isometric view of the inverted straw dispenser 1360-c. Figure 13D shows an isometric view of a straw dispenser 1360-d with a bite valve. Figure 14A shows an isometric view of pump dispenser 1460-a. Figure 14B shows an isometric view of a pump spray dispenser 1460-b. Figure 14C shows an isometric view of a trigger spray dispenser 1460-c.

相比于常规柔性容器，根据本公开的实施例的容器可具有改善的稳定性和倾覆抗性。常规柔性容器一般不能很好地直立在水平支撑表面上因而具有倾翻问题。当将容器堆叠在销售货架上并且甚至在消费者家庭中使用时，不足的倾覆抗性和直立不稳定性可不利地导致问题。已观察到本公开的实施例的容器的结构支撑体积可导致附加不稳定性。有利地，根据本公开的实施例的容器可包括一个或多个特征部以提供具有改善的直立稳定性和倾覆抗性的容器。例如，在各种实施例中，本公开的容器可适于以一组离散的接触点接触水平支撑表面，并且在施加和移除小于倾覆容器所需的力的力时，容器可用同一组离散的接触点静置。这可导致容器在被某种力接触时有限地晃动。Containers according to embodiments of the present disclosure may have improved stability and overturning resistance compared to conventional flexible containers. Conventional flexible containers generally do not stand well on horizontal support surfaces and have tipping problems. Insufficient tipping resistance and standing instability can disadvantageously cause problems when containers are stacked on sales shelves and even used in consumer homes. It has been observed that the structural support volume of the containers of embodiments of the present disclosure can lead to additional instability. Advantageously, containers according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include one or more features to provide containers with improved upright stability and resistance to tipping. For example, in various embodiments, a container of the present disclosure can be adapted to contact a horizontal support surface with a discrete set of contact points, and the container can be used with the same set of discrete points of contact when a force less than that required to tip the container is applied and removed. The point of contact rests. This can cause the container to wobble to a limited extent when touched by a certain force.

参考图17，18，19，20和21，根据本公开的容器包括第一膜壁和第二膜壁2010，2012、和在第一膜壁和第二膜壁2010，2012之间延伸的底部2014。底部2014可包括相对的底部侧壁2024-1，2024-2和底面2026。第一膜壁和第二膜壁2010，2014中的一者或两者可包括限定在其中的结构支撑体积2016。膜壁至少之一中的结构支撑体积2016被限定在膜壁的整个第一部分中，并且第一膜壁的第二部分不含结构支撑体积。例如，在一个实施例中，容器的膜壁可包括结构支撑体积2016和非结构面板2030。第一膜壁和第二膜壁2010，2012以及底部2014限定产品体积。如图21B所示，容器还可包括在第一膜壁和第二膜壁2010，2012之间延伸的一个或多个侧壁2040。在各种实施例中，结构支撑体积2016可延伸到容器的底部2014中。在此类实施例中，结构支撑体积2016可包括设置在容器的底部2014的至少一部分中的底部结构支撑体积区域2020和设置在底部结构支撑体积区域2020上方的顶部结构支撑体积区域2018。例如，底部结构支撑体积区域2020可延伸到底部侧壁2024中，所述底部侧壁位于与第一膜壁2010相同的容器的一般面上。在各种实施例中，相对的第一侧壁和第二侧壁2010，2012和相对的底部侧壁2024-1，2024-2两者均可包括结构支撑体积区域2018，2020。在一些实施例中，底部结构支撑体积区域和顶部结构支撑体积区域2018，2020可为连续的，从而限定单一结构支撑体积2016。在一个实施例中，底部结构支撑体积区域2020可邻接一个底部侧壁2024-1的周边。在一个实施例中，顶部结构支撑体积区域2018可邻接第一膜壁2010的周边，而底部结构支撑体积区域2020可邻接底部侧壁2024-1的周边。Referring to Figures 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, a container according to the present disclosure includes first and second membrane walls 2010, 2012, and a bottom extending between the first and second membrane walls 2010, 2012 2014. The bottom 2014 may include opposing bottom sidewalls 2024 - 1 , 2024 - 2 and a bottom surface 2026 . One or both of the first and second membrane walls 2010, 2014 may include a structural support volume 2016 defined therein. The structural support volume 2016 in at least one of the membrane walls is defined throughout the first portion of the membrane wall, and the second portion of the first membrane wall is free of structural support volume. For example, in one embodiment, the membrane walls of the vessel may include structural support volumes 2016 and non-structural panels 2030 . The first and second membrane walls 2010, 2012 and the bottom 2014 define a product volume. As shown in FIG. 21B , the container may also include one or more side walls 2040 extending between the first and second membrane walls 2010 , 2012 . In various embodiments, the structural support volume 2016 can extend into the bottom 2014 of the container. In such embodiments, the structural support volume 2016 may include a bottom structural support volume region 2020 disposed in at least a portion of the bottom 2014 of the vessel and a top structural support volume region 2018 disposed above the bottom structural support volume region 2020 . For example, the bottom structural support volume region 2020 may extend into a bottom sidewall 2024 that is on the same general face of the vessel as the first membrane wall 2010 . In various embodiments, both the opposing first and second sidewalls 2010 , 2012 and the opposing bottom sidewalls 2024 - 1 , 2024 - 2 may include structural support volume regions 2018 , 2020 . In some embodiments, the bottom structural support volume region and the top structural support volume region 2018 , 2020 may be contiguous, thereby defining a single structural support volume 2016 . In one embodiment, the bottom structural support volume region 2020 may adjoin the perimeter of one bottom sidewall 2024-1. In one embodiment, the top structural support volume region 2018 may adjoin the perimeter of the first membrane wall 2010, while the bottom structural support volume region 2020 may adjoin the perimeter of the bottom sidewall 2024-1.

在各种实施例中，顶部结构支撑体积区域和底部结构支撑体积区域2018，2020用相同的膨胀材料来膨胀。另选地，顶部结构支撑体积区域和底部结构支撑体积区域2010，2020可用不同的膨胀材料来膨胀。例如，底部结构支撑体积区域2020可至少部分地用非气体膨胀材料来膨胀，而顶部结构支撑体积区域2018可用气体膨胀材料来膨胀。底部结构支撑体积区域2020用非气体膨胀材料所进行的此类膨胀可有助于形成容器的重心，这可有助于改善容器的稳定性和倾覆抗性。In various embodiments, the top structural support volume region and the bottom structural support volume region 2018, 2020 are expanded with the same expansion material. Alternatively, the top and bottom structural support volume regions 2010, 2020 may be expanded with different expansion materials. For example, the bottom structural support volume region 2020 may be at least partially inflated with a non-gas-expandable material, while the top structural support volume region 2018 may be inflated with a gas-expandable material. Such expansion of the bottom structural support volume region 2020 with a non-gas inflatable material can help create the container's center of gravity, which can help improve the container's stability and overturn resistance.

底部结构支撑体积区域2020在一些实施例中可被布置成接触水平支撑表面2001。在其它实施例中，底部结构支撑体积区域2020可被布置成使得其不接触水平支撑表面2001。The substructure support volume region 2020 may in some embodiments be arranged to contact the horizontal support surface 2001 . In other embodiments, the substructure support volume region 2020 may be arranged such that it does not contact the horizontal support surface 2001 .

在各种实施例中，容器可包括一个或多个铰链2022，所述铰链设置在至少第一膜壁2010中，例如，邻近容器底部。在包括第一膜壁中的结构支撑体积(其不延伸到容器底部中)的实施例中，铰链可收窄邻近容器底部设置的结构支撑体积的宽度。在具有结构支撑体积(其延伸到容器底部中)的实施例中，铰链2022可设置在顶部结构支撑体积区域和底部结构支撑体积区域2018，2020的接合部2032处。在该接合部2032处，铰链可收窄结构支撑体积2016的宽度。在其它实施例中，顶部结构支撑体积区域2018可由铰链2022与底部结构支撑体积区域2020隔开。例如，在顶部结构支撑体积区域和底部结构支撑体积区域2018，2020之间的接合部2032处形成的密封件可用来隔开所述区域。铰链2022可有利地允许容器的底部2014在铰链点处张开，从而延伸容器的有效基座接触面积。可定制铰链2022的尺寸和形状以定制底部的张开程度，从而控制容器的有效基座接触面积。In various embodiments, the container may include one or more hinges 2022 disposed in at least the first membrane wall 2010, eg, adjacent the bottom of the container. In embodiments that include a structural support volume in the first membrane wall that does not extend into the container bottom, the hinge may narrow the width of the structural support volume disposed adjacent the container bottom. In embodiments having a structural support volume that extends into the bottom of the container, a hinge 2022 may be provided at the junction 2032 of the top structural support volume region and the bottom structural support volume region 2018 , 2020 . At this junction 2032 , the hinge may narrow the width of the structural support volume 2016 . In other embodiments, top structural support volume region 2018 may be separated from bottom structural support volume region 2020 by hinge 2022 . For example, a seal formed at the junction 2032 between the top structural support volume region and the bottom structural support volume region 2018, 2020 may be used to separate the regions. The hinge 2022 may advantageously allow the bottom 2014 of the container to open at the hinge point, thereby extending the effective base contact area of the container. The size and shape of the hinge 2022 can be customized to customize the degree of splay of the bottom, thereby controlling the effective base contact area of the container.

参考图18B-18C(它们示出了容器坯件)，根据一个实施例的容器可例如包括第一膜壁2010中的一对铰链2022-1，2022-2。图18A以容器坯件形式示出了不具有铰链特征部的容器的一个实施例。容器也可包括第二膜壁中的一个或多个铰链。例如，在一个实施例中，容器包括第一膜壁中的一对铰链和第二膜壁中的一对铰链。铰链2022可具有任何合适的形状和尺寸。例如，参考图18B，铰链2022可具有在结构支撑体积的宽度的大部分上延伸的弯曲形状。参考图18C，在另一个实施例中，铰链2022可具有在结构支撑体积的宽度的较少部分，例如小于结构支撑体积的宽度的一半上延伸的弯曲形状。参考图18D，在另一个实施例中，铰链可具有变化的宽度，例如三角形形状，其中所述宽度在铰链2022延伸到结构支撑体积2016中时增大。Referring to FIGS. 18B-18C , which illustrate container blanks, a container according to one embodiment may, for example, include a pair of hinges 2022 - 1 , 2022 - 2 in the first membrane wall 2010 . Figure 18A shows one embodiment of a container without a hinge feature in container blank form. The container may also include one or more hinges in the second membrane wall. For example, in one embodiment, the container includes a pair of hinges in the first membrane wall and a pair of hinges in the second membrane wall. Hinge 2022 may have any suitable shape and size. For example, referring to Fig. 18B, the hinge 2022 may have a curved shape extending over a majority of the width of the structural support volume. Referring to Figure 18C, in another embodiment, the hinge 2022 may have a curved shape extending over a lesser portion of the width of the structural support volume, eg, less than half the width of the structural support volume. Referring to FIG. 18D , in another embodiment, the hinge may have a varying width, such as a triangular shape, wherein the width increases as the hinge 2022 extends into the structural support volume 2016 .

在各种实施例中，容器的底部2014可包括底面2026，其中底面2026的至少一部分被布置成接触水平支撑表面2001。在各种实施例中，底面2026可包括一个或多个基本上平坦的部分，容器可至少部分地放置在所述部分上。所述基本上平坦的部分可各自包括设置在相同平面中的多个基本上平坦的区域。In various embodiments, the bottom 2014 of the container may include a bottom surface 2026 , wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface 2026 is arranged to contact the horizontal support surface 2001 . In various embodiments, the bottom surface 2026 can include one or more substantially planar portions on which a container can be at least partially placed. The substantially planar portions may each comprise a plurality of substantially planar regions disposed in the same plane.

参考图19，在各种实施例中，底面2026可包括限定在容器的底面2026中的一个或多个底面结构支撑体积2034。底面结构支撑体积2034可具有多种构型。例如，至少一个底面结构支撑体积2034可平行于限定在第一膜壁中的结构支撑体积2016的至少一部分。另选地或除此之外，至少一个底面结构支撑体积2034可垂直于限定在第一膜壁2010中的结构支撑体积2016的至少一部分。底面结构支撑体积2034可被布置成相对于限定在第一膜壁中的结构支撑体积2016的一部分形成任何其它合适的角度。Referring to FIG. 19 , in various embodiments, the floor 2026 can include one or more floor structure support volumes 2034 defined in the floor 2026 of the container. Floor structure support volume 2034 may have a variety of configurations. For example, at least one floor structural support volume 2034 can be parallel to at least a portion of the structural support volume 2016 defined in the first membrane wall. Alternatively or in addition, at least one floor structural support volume 2034 may be perpendicular to at least a portion of the structural support volume 2016 defined in the first membrane wall 2010 . Floor structural support volume 2034 may be arranged to form any other suitable angle relative to a portion of structural support volume 2016 defined in the first membrane wall.

在各种实施例中，所述一个或多个底面结构支撑体积2034被布置成使得它们相对于底部2014的一部分和/或接触水平支撑表面的底面2026远离水平支撑表面2001凸起。另选地，至少一个底面结构支撑体积可被布置成接触水平支撑表面。In various embodiments, the one or more floor structure support volumes 2034 are arranged such that they are raised away from the horizontal support surface 2001 relative to a portion of the bottom 2014 and/or the floor 2026 contacting the horizontal support surface. Alternatively, at least one floor structure support volume may be arranged to contact a horizontal support surface.

底面结构支撑体积2034可具有任何合适的形状和尺寸。例如，底面结构支撑体积2034可在底面2026的整个长度和/或整个宽度上延伸，或者可在底面2026的长度的一部分和/或宽度的一部分上延伸。底面结构支撑体积2034可具有例如矩形、圆形、椭圆形、或波形线形状。Floor structure support volume 2034 may have any suitable shape and size. For example, floor structure support volume 2034 may extend the entire length and/or the entire width of floor 2026 , or may extend over a portion of the length and/or width of floor 2026 . The floor structure support volume 2034 may have, for example, a rectangular, circular, elliptical, or wavy line shape.

参考图20，容器的底面2026可包括一个或多个结构2036以减少底面2026中的膜量，当产品体积被填充时，这可有助于保持底面2026的一部分例如中心部分从水平支撑表面2001凸起。用以减少底面2026中膜量的结构2036可包括褶绉、密封件、折叠部、皱起部、折缝、皱纹、皱褶、层片、以及它们的组合。底面2026可包括任何合适数目的此类结构。用以减少底面2026中的膜量的结构2036可在用流动产品填充产品体积之前或之后形成或在形成产品体积之前或之后形成。Referring to FIG. 20, the bottom surface 2026 of the container may include one or more structures 2036 to reduce the amount of film in the bottom surface 2026, which may help keep a portion of the bottom surface 2026, such as a central portion, away from the horizontal support surface 2001 as the product volume is filled. raised. The structures 2036 to reduce the amount of film in the bottom surface 2026 may include pleats, seals, folds, corrugations, creases, wrinkles, corrugations, plies, and combinations thereof. Bottom surface 2026 may include any suitable number of such structures. The structure 2036 to reduce the amount of film in the bottom surface 2026 may be formed before or after filling the product volume with flowing product or before or after forming the product volume.

参考图21A和21B，在各种实施例中，容器还可包括从底部2014的一个或多个拐角和/或边缘延伸的一个或多个底部伸出部2028。在一些实施例中，底部伸出部2028可进一步有助于改善本公开的容器的稳定性和倾覆抗性。例如，在一个实施例中，容器可包括从容器的底部2014的每个拐角延伸的四个底部伸出部2028。在另一个实施例中，容器可包括沿容器的相对的边缘的至少一部分延伸相对的底部伸出部2028。在各种实施例中，容器可包括从底部2014的拐角和边缘延伸的底部伸出部2028。在各种实施例中，底部伸出部2028可为从底部2014的拐角和/或边缘延伸的e结构支撑体积。Referring to FIGS. 21A and 21B , in various embodiments, the container may also include one or more bottom protrusions 2028 extending from one or more corners and/or edges of the bottom 2014 . In some embodiments, the bottom extension 2028 may further contribute to improving the stability and tipping resistance of the containers of the present disclosure. For example, in one embodiment, the container may include four bottom protrusions 2028 extending from each corner of the bottom 2014 of the container. In another embodiment, the container may include opposing bottom protrusions 2028 extending along at least a portion of opposing edges of the container. In various embodiments, the container may include bottom protrusions 2028 extending from corners and edges of the bottom 2014 . In various embodiments, bottom extension 2028 may be an e-structure support volume extending from corners and/or edges of bottom 2014 .

在一些实施例中，容器还可包括设置在容器的底部2014上的刚性基座2038。刚性基座2038可进一步改善容器的稳定性。刚性基座2038可为例如花瓣状基座。例如，在本公开的一个实施例中，非耐用柔性容器系统可包括非耐用柔性容器和设置在所述非耐用柔性容器底部周围的刚性基座。In some embodiments, the container may also include a rigid base 2038 disposed on the bottom 2014 of the container. Rigid base 2038 can further improve the stability of the container. Rigid base 2038 may be, for example, a petal-shaped base. For example, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-durable flexible container system may include a non-durable flexible container and a rigid base disposed about the bottom of the non-durable flexible container.

本文所公开的实施例中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部均可与柔性容器领域中已知的其它实施例(包括下文所述的那些)的一部分、多个部分或全部组合。Part, parts, or all of any of the embodiments disclosed herein may be combined with part, parts, or all of other embodiments known in the art of flexible containers, including those described below.

本公开的实施例可使用柔性容器的材料、结构和/或特征部的实施例中的任一个和全部、以及制备和/或使用此类柔性容器的方法中的任一个和全部，如在以下美国临时专利申请中所公开的：(1)2012年5月7日提交的名称为“FilmBasedContainers”的专利申请61/643813(申请人案卷号12464P)；(2)2012年5月7日提交的名称为“FilmBasedContainers”的专利申请61/643823(申请人案卷号12465P)；(3)2012年7月26日提交的名称为“FilmBasedContainerHavingaDecorationPanel”的专利申请61/676042(申请人案卷号12559P)；(4)2012年11月19日提交的名称为“ContainersMadefromFlexibleMaterial”的专利申请61/727961(申请人案卷号12559P2)；(5)2012年8月6日提交的名称为“MethodsofMakingFilmBasedContainers”的专利申请61/680045(申请人案卷号12579P)；(6)2013年5月7日提交的名称为“FlexibleContainers”的专利申请13/888,679(申请人案卷号12464M)；(7)2013年5月7日提交的名称为“FlexibleContainers”的专利申请13/888,721(申请人案卷号12464M2)；(8)2013年5月7日提交的名称为“FlexibleContainers”的专利申请13/888,963(申请人案卷号12465M)；(9)2013年5月7日提交的名称为“FlexibleContainersHavingaDecorationPanel”的专利申请13/888,756(申请人案卷号12559M)；(10)2013年5月7日提交的名称为“FlexibleContainerswithMultipleProductVolumes”的专利申请13/889,000(申请人案卷号12785M)；(11)2013年5月7日提交的名称为“FlexibleMaterialsforFlexibleContainers”的专利申请13/889,061(申请人案卷号12786M)；(12)2013年5月7日提交的名称为“FlexibleMaterialsforFlexibleContainers”的专利申请13/889,090(申请人案卷号12786M2)；这些专利申请各自以引用方式并入本文。Embodiments of the present disclosure may use any and all of the embodiments of materials, structures, and/or features of flexible containers, and any and all of the methods of making and/or using such flexible containers, as described below Disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Applications: (1) Patent Application 61/643813, filed May 7, 2012, entitled "FilmBasedContainers" (Applicant Docket No. 12464P); (2) Filed May 7, 2012 Patent Application 61/643823 (Applicant Docket No. 12465P) entitled "FilmBasedContainers"; (3) Patent Application 61/676042 (Applicant Docket No. 12559P) filed July 26, 2012 entitled "FilmBasedContainerHavingaDecorationPanel" (Applicant Docket No. 12559P); ( 4) Patent application 61/727961 named "Containers Made from Flexible Material" filed on November 19, 2012 (Applicant Docket No. 12559P2); (5) Patent application 61/727 filed on August 6, 2012 named "Methods of Making Film Based Containers" 680045 (Applicant Docket No. 12579P); (6) Patent Application 13/888,679, filed May 7, 2013, entitled "Flexible Containers" (Applicant Docket No. 12464M); (7) Filed May 7, 2013 Patent Application 13/888,721 (Applicant Docket No. 12464M2) entitled "Flexible Containers"; (8) Patent Application 13/888,963 (Applicant Docket No. 12465M) filed May 7, 2013 entitled "Flexible Containers" (Applicant Docket No. 12465M); ( 9) Patent application 13/888,756 entitled "Flexible Containers Having a Decoration Panel" filed on May 7, 2013 (Applicant Docket No. 12559M); (10) Patent application 13/888 filed on May 7, 2013 named "Flexible Containers with Multiple Product Volumes" 889,000 (Applicant Docket No. 12785M); (11) Patent Application 13/889,061 entitled "Flexible Materials for Flexible Containers" filed May 7, 2013 (Applicant Docket No. 12786M); (12) May 7, 2013 The name is "FlexibleMaterialsforFl ExibleContainers" Patent Application 13/889,090 (Applicant Docket No. 12786M2); each of which is incorporated herein by reference.

本文所公开的实施例中的任一个的一部分、多个部分或全部可与用于流动产品的容器的领域中已知的其它实施例的一部分、部分或全部组合，只要那些实施例可应用于本文所公开的柔性容器即可。例如，在各种实施例中，柔性容器可包括竖直取向的透明条，其设置在覆盖产品体积的容器的一部分上，并被构造成示出产品体积中液态产品的平面。Part, parts or all of any of the embodiments disclosed herein may be combined with part, part or all of other embodiments known in the field of containers for flowable products, as long as those embodiments are applicable A flexible container as disclosed herein will suffice. For example, in various embodiments, the flexible container may include a vertically oriented transparent strip disposed on a portion of the container covering the product volume and configured to show the plane of the liquid product within the product volume.

应当了解，本文所公开的量纲和值不旨在严格限于所引用的精确值。相反，除非另外指明，否则每个这样的量纲旨在表示所述值以及围绕该值功能上等同的范围。例如，公开为“40mm”的量纲旨在表示“约40mm”。It should be understood that the dimensions and values disclosed herein are not intended to be strictly limited to the precise values recited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."

除非明确排除或限制，将本文引用的每篇文献，包括任何交叉引用或相关专利或专利申请，全文以引用方式并入本文。对任何文献的引用均不是承认其为本文公开的或受权利要求书保护的任何文件的现有技术、或承认其独立地或以与任何其它一个或多个参考文献的任何组合的方式提出、建议或公开任何此类实施例。此外，如果此文献中术语的任何含义或定义与以引用方式并入本文的文献中相同术语的任何含义或定义相冲突，将以此文献中赋予该术语的含义或定义为准。Every document cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patent or application, is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or limited. Citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art to any document disclosed or claimed herein or that it is presented alone or in any combination with any other reference or references, Any such embodiments are suggested or disclosed. Furthermore, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document will control.

虽然已经举例说明和描述了本发明的特定实施例，但对于本领域的技术人员来讲显而易见的是，在不脱离本发明的实质和范围的情况下可作出各种其它改变和修改。因此，本文旨在在所附权利要求中涵盖属于本发明范围内的所有此类改变和修改。While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

Claims (15)

1. a non-durable flexible container, described flexible container includes:

First membranous wall, described first membranous wall includes the Part I with the structural support system being limited in described first membranous wall and the Part II without structural support system；

Second membranous wall；With

The bottom extended between described first membranous wall and described second membranous wall, described first membranous wall and described second membranous wall and described bottom at least partially define small product size, wherein said bottom includes bottom surface, and described bottom surface be configured to exposure level stayed surface at least partially.

Container the most according to claim 1:

Wherein said structural support system extends in described bottom so that described structural support system includes that being arranged on top structure supports the polycrystalline substance support volumetric region below volumetric region；And

Also including that being arranged on described top structure supports the hinge at the junction surface between volumetric region and described polycrystalline substance support volumetric region, wherein said hinge narrows the width of described structural support system.

3., according to the container according to any one of aforementioned two claim, wherein said bottom surface includes that at least one bottom surface structure being limited in described bottom surface supports volume.

Container the most according to claim 3, at least one bottom surface structure wherein said supports at least some of of the described structural support system that volume is parallel to be limited in described first membranous wall.

Container the most according to claim 3, at least one bottom surface structure wherein said supports at least some of of the described structural support system that volume is perpendicular to be limited in described first membranous wall.

6., according to the container according to any one of claim 3-5, it is protruding away from horizontal support surface relative to a part for the described bottom contacting described horizontal support surface that at least one bottom surface structure wherein said supports volume.

7., according to the container according to any one of claim 3-5, at least one bottom surface structure wherein said supports volume and is arranged to contact described horizontal support surface.

8., according to container in any one of the preceding claims wherein, wherein said bottom surface includes the one or more pleats being arranged in described bottom surface.

9., according to the container according to any one of claim 2-8, wherein said polycrystalline substance supports volumetric region and is arranged to contact described horizontal support surface.

10., according to container in any one of the preceding claims wherein, the height area ratio of wherein said container is about 0.05cm^-1To about 3cm^-1。

11. according to container in any one of the preceding claims wherein, wherein:

Described container has the height of C.G. changed with the product fill level of described small product size, and

There is the stability ratio of about 0.18 to about 1 when described small product size about 100% ground is filled with the water at 25 DEG C with 1g/mL density.

12. according to container in any one of the preceding claims wherein, and wherein when described small product size substantially 100% ground is filled with the water at 25 DEG C with 1g/mL density, the quality of described flowing product is about 1 to about 10^6 with the ratio of the quality of described container.

13. according to container in any one of the preceding claims wherein, and described container also includes that allotter is to be encapsulated in the product in described small product size from the distribution of described package；Wherein when being filled with the water at 25 DEG C with 1g/ml density, along with product is allocated from described package, from the beginning of initial value when 100% filling, along with described small product size flowing product fill level from 100% fill be changed to 0% filling, the dimensionless of described container topple merit change percentage ratio be changed to about 190% from about 40%.

14. according to container in any one of the preceding claims wherein, and wherein said container has the capsizing angle of about 10 ° to about 45 °.

15. according to container in any one of the preceding claims wherein, and wherein for 100% small product size filled of described container, the merit of toppling of described container is about 10mJ/L to about 3000mJ/L.