WO2012022770A2

WO2012022770A2 - Method and device for packaging bouquets

Info

Publication number: WO2012022770A2
Application number: PCT/EP2011/064165
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tim SCHÜSSLER
Original assignee: Schuessler Tim
Priority date: 2010-08-20
Filing date: 2011-08-17
Publication date: 2012-02-23
Also published as: DE102010037092B4; DE102010037092A1; WO2012022770A3

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for folding packaging material (34, 36, 38) or other foldable material, characterised by a base surface (14) having an edge which extends in a concave manner or is curved in a concave manner; at least one retaining surface (22) which has an edge (28) corresponding to an edge of the base surface which extends in a concave manner or is curved in a concave manner and which can be placed on the base surface; a traction device or a folding body (32) having a shape extension or a curved shape, which can be moved in relation to the base and retaining surface, the curved radius thereof being smaller than the curved radius of the edges (28, 40) in the base surface (14) and the retaining surface (22); and the base surface (14) is maintained on a stand (16). It is advantageous if the retaining surface has many parts; the concave, curved edges of the circular openings (28, 40) in the region of the separation lines (30) are formed between the parts (24, 26) of the retaining surface in the base surface (14) and the retaining surface (22); and the folding body (32) is formed by a tube, the cross-section thereof being smaller that the cross-section of the openings (28, 40) in the base surface (14) and the retaining surface (22).

Description

International patent application Tim Schüßler, Zweibruecker Straße 46, D-13583 Berlin

Method and apparatus for packing bouquets

Technical area

The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for crimping packaging material or other frangible material. The invention further relates to the use of such an arrangement. Finally, the invention relates to the use of material for closing a liquid reservoir in containers.

The term "shirring" is understood to mean a process in which foldable material is compressed with a multitude of folds, while a foldable material is flexible, such as paper, foil or fabric., Other packaging materials are often suitable for shirring.

Bouquets are tied by hand in the florists' specialty shops and assembled according to the wishes of the customer. Then the bouquet is wrapped in paper. In many cases, the packaged bouquet should look very appealing. Then a foil is used instead of plain paper. At the stem end of the bouquet, the paper or foil is pressed together, twisted or tied together. Then the bouquet has to be transported quite fast and placed in a water-filled vase so that it does not dry. Especially in summer, this danger is particularly great. Then, a damp paper towel or the like is wound around the stem end. It also sold finished bouquets, which are provided with a cuff. An example of such bouquets are the so-called "Biedermeier bouquets." The cuff is prefabricated from paper or foil.The ostrich is already inserted into the cuff through a hole in the middle and fixed there before the sale.Also, such bouquets must quickly in to put a vase.

Ready-made bouquets are also sold at locations other than florists, for example at gas stations or kiosks. The bouquets are stored in water containers and are usually neither individually assembled nor packaged separately. A cuff is therefore used to make the bouquet more appealing and to make it appear higher quality. The binding and packaging of the finished bouquets is done by hand. The bouquets are therefore expensive to produce. Personnel who binds bouquets for a long period of time may eventually become unfocused. This can also affect the appearance of the ready-bound and packaged ostrich.

State of the art

It is known to provide bouquets with an appealing, geraffelten packaging. The known methods use a wooden plate with a hole. The packaging material is then positioned over the hole in the wood panel. Then a hole in the packaging material is punched by hand or cut into it. The ostrich is put through the hole in the packaging material. Then, the packaging material is hand-wrapped around the stem, with a portion of the packaging material nestling like a collar around the top of the ostrich. The procedure is carried out exclusively by hand. The raffling of the packaging material is generally coarse and uneven.

It is also known to provide bouquets for transport with water containers. Such water containers may be cups of cheap plastic or non-woven bags, in which the end of the bouquets is inserted. There is a risk that the bouquet will be released from the vessel or water will escape during transport. The water tanks are generally unattractive. Also known are cuffs for flowerpots. The cuffs are made of accordion-folded rings, which are placed over the flower pots. The underside of the flowerpots remains open.

US 5,685,126 discloses an arrangement in which packaging material with molded parts is pressed around a stationary mandrel and thus obtains a hollow cylindrical shape.

The ruffling of all known processes is uneven and unpleasant. Disclosure of the invention

It is an object of the invention to provide an arrangement and a method with which a uniform ruffling can be generated in a simple manner. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide a package for bouquets, pots, etc., which is inexpensive and appealing, in particular, provided with a uniform, fine ruffling and overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art.

According to the invention the object is achieved with an arrangement comprising:

(a) a base surface having a concave or concave curved edge;

(b) at least one retaining surface which can be placed onto the base surface with the frangible material and has an edge corresponding to the concave or concave curved edge of the base surface;

(c) a pulling device or a relative to the base and Rückhaltefiäche movable Raffelkörper with a shape curve or a curved shape whose radius of curvature is smaller than the radius of curvature of the edges in the Basisfiäche and the retaining surface; and

(d) a stand on which the base surface is held.

The retaining surface holds the gatherable material in the area of the edge on the base surface. This results in a uniform, fine raffing. The curved edge tapers and runs so that the gatherable material is gathered together. Also a V-shaped curve of the curved edge is possible. The arrangement is preferably designed such that

(i) the retaining surface is designed in several parts;

(ii) the concave curved edges of circular openings are formed in the region of the parting lines between the parts of the retaining surface in the base surface and the retaining surface; and

(iii) the grating body is formed by a tube whose cross section is smaller than the cross section of the openings in the base surface and the retaining surface.

The Basisfiäche can also be integrated in the stand. The arrangement operates according to a method according to the invention as follows:

(a) placing one or more layers of gatherable material on a base surface having a concave edge or opening;

(b) placing at least one retaining surface provided with a concave edge or opening on top of the laid, friable material such that the edge or opening of the retention surface lies above the edge or opening of the base surface;

(c) positioning a grating body above the edges or openings of the retention surface and the base surface; and

(d) passing the grater body at the edges of the retainer surface and base surface or passing the grater body through the openings in the retainer surface and the base surface, entraining the crumbling material to a selected depth, and then removing the grater body; and

(f) removing the retention area.

Prior to removal of the containment surface, goods to be packaged may be inserted into one of the scraper bodies in the cavity formed by the scarfed packaging material such that bouquets, peacock pots, and the like are packaged with crinkled packaging material.

The facing surfaces, Basisfiäche and Rückhaltefiäche, clamp the packaging material. The surfaces may also be curved, provided that Distance between the surfaces is suitable for the Raffelung and the raffable material is retained by the retaining surface. An example of such curved surfaces are two coaxial roller parts. With the Raffelkörper the continuous packaging material is pulled very evenly down through the opening. The uniformity is also caused by the pressure of the retaining surface on the packaging material. This creates, in contrast to the raffle by hand, a uniform and fine raffing.

The packaging material can also be arranged between a plurality of retaining surfaces, for example a plurality of superimposed plates. Then there is a desired raffle. Instead of a Raffelkörpers the raffelbare material can also be selectively picked and pulled with a narrower distance between the edges of the base surface and the retaining surface. The opening sizes of the base surface and the retaining surface are preferably identical. The cross-sectional area of the raffle body is selected such that a desired Raffelbreite is achieved. If the cross-sectional area is only slightly smaller than the opening in the base area, a very fine, dense ruffling is achieved. The smaller the cross-sectional area of the grating body compared to the opening in the base surface, the rougher the ruffling becomes. However, the raffle remains uniform in each case.

The base surface and the retaining surface may in particular be formed by simple plates or rollers and pipes, for example made of wood, metal or plastic. The Basisfiäche can also be firmly connected to the stand. The retaining surface can be placed loosely on the base surface. It can also be unfolded, deferred or lowered. For even ruffling, a retaining surface with a higher weight can be used. The retention surface may also be slightly pressed or magnetically attracted to the base surface.

As a Raffelkörper is practically every body with the right dimensions and the right shape, which is stable enough. The grating body is preferably hollow. As a result, the weight and material consumption in the production of the Raffle body low. Also, a flowerpot can be used directly as Raffelkörper.

Bouquets or potted plants often become larger upwards. Pulling the retaining surface upwards is then no longer possible with a smaller opening diameter. The Rückhaltefiäche is therefore when using an opening of several parts. This has the advantage that it can be moved away at least partially laterally when the product to be packaged is located in the cavity. This is not necessary with a ridge with an open edge.

Preferably, the openings in the base surface and the retaining surface are circular and the grating body is formed by a tube. The opening and the parting lines in the retention surface may be centered. The opening may also be rectangular or star-shaped according to the packaging configurations. Instead of a tube, a solid body or a closed body can be used.

In one embodiment of the invention, one or two parting lines are provided in the retaining surface, so that the retaining surface is composed of 2 or 4 parts. However, other divisions of the retention area can also take place. When planar parts of the retaining surface abut each other during the raffolding, a planar design of the packaging above a flat base surface is achieved. If a clearance is left between the parts of the retention surface, the part of the package above the base surface in that region will be pushed out of the surface. This creates a three-dimensional design of the packaging. The number of spaced parts determines the shape of such a three-dimensional design.

In a further embodiment of the invention, a stop is additionally provided below the opening of the base surface, with which the product to be packaged can be guided to a defined maximum depth through the opening in the base surface. The stop can be formed by a height-adjustable surface. About the stop for the Raffelkörper is achieved that the cavity always has a defined depth. The Raffelkörper can only be pushed to this depth through the opening. Especially with the use of flowerpots and standardized ostrich lengths, a stopper is a good aid for achieving a well-fitting package.

In one embodiment of the invention, the Raffelkörper forms on its base surface facing the bottom of a flat surface. This defines a stand level.

When using the ruffled material as packaging material, the packaging material can be tied and / or sealed around the goods to be packaged. For example, a bouquet of flowers is introduced into the packaging material during the raffle and packaging process. Alternatively, the gatherable material is shirred and stored, transported or offered in this state for further use. For this purpose, the shirred material can be provided with a transport packaging, which is adapted to the shape of the shirred material and fixes it in its shape. There is also the possibility to fix the ruffled material by gluing or a seam in its position in addition. This is particularly useful if the material does not maintain its shirred shape or insufficient extent.

In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of layers having a plurality of retention surfaces are ruffled simultaneously. Then, for example, several ostrich packages can be produced simultaneously. The ostrich packages are provided prior to filling with a common transport packaging, so that damage due to environmental influences and deterioration of the generated shape during transport, storage and further use is avoided. The individual packages may consist of one or more layers. Each package can be individually removed from the shipping container for use so that without additional machinery and devices an ostrich may be introduced, the cavity filled with water and the bundle tied.

Preferably, one of the layers of frangible packaging material is a waterproof film. Then, the cavity formed by the ruffled packaging material can be filled with water and optionally nutrient solution such as fresh flowers before the product to be packaged is introduced. The package may be tied at the upper end of the cavity, for example by means of a binding machine or by hand. The result is a finished bouquet in a water-filled packaging that can be placed on the flat bottom. There is no need for another vase. The transport does not damage the plant due to lack of water. The plant looks attractive at all times and is therefore well salable. The diameter of the "package" is larger and the customer therefore has the haptic impression of a higher quality product while holding.

In a further embodiment of the invention, a gelling or hardening composition is added to the water which gels or hardens on the surface under selected conditions. In particular, the water may be heated and liquid candles gel or other gelling agent may be added which gels on the surface after introduction of the material to be packaged. The gelling agent snugly fits around the stems and the package thus forming a watertight seal of the cavity formed by the creased packaging material. The water can not escape during transport. Alternatively, a seal of the ostrich can also be done by means of a sealing tape made of water-impermeable plastic. The seal is then depending on the bouquet more or less dense.

The invention allows a variety of design options. The edges of the crimpable packaging material may be folded over. As a result, a higher-quality impression of the packaging material is achieved. The layers of the frangible packaging material can be placed offset in angle, so that the unseeded part remaining above the base surface gives a star shape. This is particularly useful if the packaging material has a rectangular shape and is cut off from the roll. The layers of the crimpable packaging material can be placed asymmetrically, so that the unseparated part remaining above the base surface forms a collar around the product to be packaged. The collar can be turned up, so that the bouquet or the plant with the particularly beautiful side is visible from the front and the collar forms a background for the bouquet or the plant.

Instead of a star shape, the layers of the frangible packaging material may also have a shape which forms another desired shape with the unfreshed part remaining above the base area. Such a form may be, for example, a heart on Valentine's Day or the like.

A particularly appealing impression is achieved when the layers of the crimpable packaging material are dyed or printed. Here patterns, sayings, pictures and the like can be provided. These can be linked to specific occasions. The packaging material may also be adapted to the type and color of the goods to be packaged. A further effect is achieved if the parts of the retaining surface are arranged at a distance from each other, so that a part of the unseeded part remaining above the base surface is pressed out of the plane during rattling. This creates a particularly voluminous end product, which gives a high-quality impression.

Another effect is achieved if small elevations are provided on the base surface. These affect the Raffelung selectively.

Preferably, the gatherable material is pressed with the Raffelkörper on a mandrel, so that a bulge in the bottom of the ruffled material is formed. The mandrel preferably has a maximum diameter which is smaller than the diameter of a tubular Raffelkörpers. With such a mandrel, the bottom is pressed into the forming cavity. The cavity is thereby reduced without changing the outer dimensions. As a result, less water is needed when used as a bouquet packaging and the arrangement is easier. Also smaller bouquets can be provided with a larger packaging, whereby the visual impression is changed. The ruffling can additionally be fixed with a seam, glue or other fixative. This is particularly useful or even necessary for materials that - such as textiles - do not retain their shape.

An inventive use of material for closing a liquid reservoir in containers results when the material has the following properties:

(a) the material has a lower density than the liquid supply liquid;

(b) the material is not or only slightly soluble in the liquid supply liquid;

(c) the melting point of the material is above 30 ° C;

(d) molten material has a viscosity below 100 ° C, preferably below 90 ° C and most preferably below 80 ° C, which is sufficiently low to spread over the entire surface of the liquid reservoir;

(e) the material gels or cures at room temperature while remaining adhered to the inside of the container.

Examples of such materials are candle gel, wax, paraffin, beeswax or a mixture thereof. A particularly preferred use arises when the material swells in use. With such closure materials flower and plant bouquets can be packed with the following steps:

(a) introducing ostrich, water and optionally additives into a container;

(b) heating a sealing material to a temperature above the melting point and below 100 ° C, preferably below 90 ° C and most preferably below 80 ° C;

(c) filling the sealing material into the container and hardening or gelling the material.

The method is suitable for any type of container.

Preferably, with the ostrich a tube is inserted into the container, which extends through the closure material and through which the water supply in the container after hardening or gelling of the sealing material and water optional additions can be added. Such a closable tube can be, for example, a straw which is incorporated in the bouquet. Even after the container has been closed, a connection to the water area is made via the tube, which can be refilled in this way.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the water level is temporarily lowered. Then the hardened sealing material no longer floats on the water surface, but adheres freely to the container wall. The water can be refilled at a later time. A lowered water level has the advantage of a lower transport weight.

Embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. Embodiments are explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig.l is a perspective view of an arrangement for producing a crinkled packaging of bouquets or plant pots.

2a-e illustrate the process for producing a crinkled package with an arrangement of FIG. 1.

3 is a schematic representation of a crinkled package made by the method illustrated in FIG.

4 gt a retaining plate of two adjacent parts from above.

5 shows the retaining plate of Figure 4, wherein the parts are spaced from each other. Fig. 6 shows a retaining plate of four parts, the parts being spaced from each other.

Description of the embodiments

Figure 1 shows a generally designated 10 arrangement for producing a geraffelten packaging. The arrangement comprises a base plate 12 with a base surface 14 arranged at the top in FIG. 1. The base plate 12 is provided in the middle with a non-visible, circular opening. The base plate 12 has a stand of four legs 16 similar to a table. Parallel to the base plate 12 is a stop plate 18 guided vertically displaceable in the legs 16. This is illustrated by an arrow 20.

The arrangement 10 further comprises, in the present embodiment, a two-part retaining plate 22 with parts 24 and 26. The parts 24 and 26 are separated from each other along the parting line 30. The retaining plate 22 has the same outer dimensions as the base plate 12. The assembled retaining plate 22 also has an opening 28 which lies in the assembled state of the assembly 10 exactly above the opening in the base plate.

Finally, the assembly 10 includes one or more sets of grating bodies 32. In the present embodiment, the opening in the base plate 12 and in the assembled retainer plate 22 is circular. Accordingly, a cylindrical Raffelkörper 32 is provided.

FIG. 2 illustrates how the arrangement 10 of FIG. 1 produces a crinkled packaging for a bouquet of flowers. First, the packaging material is placed on the base plate 12. As packaging material are commercially available papers and films, which are used for the packaging of bouquets in florists. Compostable, tear and water resistant materials are particularly well suited. In the present embodiment, the top layer 36 of the packaging material is a water-proof, compostable, transparent film or water-repellent paper coated similar to paperboard coffee mugs. The layers of the packaging material are stacked in the desired manner. In the present exemplary embodiment, 3 rectangular papers 34, 38 or films 36 are used, which are superimposed on one another in an angular offset, so that a star-shaped edge is formed. This is shown in FIG. 2a.

On the packaging material 34, 36, 38, the two parts 24 and 26 of the retaining plate 22 are placed on the layers of the packaging material. The retaining plate 22 has the same dimensions as the base plate 12. The edges lie over the edges of the base plate. The opening 28 of the retaining plate 22 lies above the opening 40 of the base plate 12. This is shown in Figure 2b.

The tubular grating body 32 is now positioned above the openings 28 and 40. Then it is moved downwardly in Figure 2c, with the retaining plate 22 exerting a uniform force on the layers of the packaging material. This is shown in FIG. 2 c.

The Raffelkörper 32 takes the thin layers 34, 36 and 38 of the flexible and raffelbaren packaging material in the region of the openings with down. In the process, the packaging material gathers and throws a multiplicity of folds which extend in the vertical direction in the illustration. The packaging material is so large that a part of the layers remains in the plane between the base plate and the retaining plate. This is shown in FIG. 2 d. The grating body 32 is moved to the stop plate 18. This achieves a defined depth for the shirred area. The Raffelkörper 32 has at the bottom of an edge which lies in a plane. This gives the ruffled packaging material in the lower area a closed, flat base. At the end of the shirring process, the grater body 32 can be removed. This is shown in FIG. 2 d.

The packaging material remains in its position and forms an upwardly open cavity 44. First, water can be filled into the cavity 44. The water is heated to 40 to 45 ° C and provided with gelling candle gel. The candle gel Floats on top of the water surface. Since the uppermost layer 36 is formed of a waterproof film, the water can not leak. A bouquet of flowers 42 is now inserted into the cavity 44 formed. Next, a string 46, binder, wire, rubber, tape, or other tape is threaded around the ostrich 42 and wrapped around the base plate 12 so as to form a closed, well-packaged ostrich. This is indicated in FIG. 2e. For binding, a binding machine of conventional type is used. The crinkled packaging material prior to bonding is shown without the remainder of the array and no ostrich in FIG. It can be seen that the cavity 44 is formed by ruffled packaging material. The raffia 48 is uniform and dense. Such a raffia 48 can not be achieved by hand raffing. The remaining part 60 of the packaging material forms a planar star.

When the water cools to room temperature with the candle gel, the candle gel gels and forms a watertight seal along the packaging and around the flower stems. Accordingly, the water can not escape even if the bouquet is tilted or turned over. The flower stems remain permanently in the water.

The parts of the retaining plate 22 may be removed before removing the ostrich 42. Since the outer diameter of the ostrich 42 may be larger than the diameter of the opening 28 in the retaining plate 22, the two parts are moved laterally upwards. The bouquet will not be damaged.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, not shown, the grating body 32 is formed directly from a plant pot. The packaging material is pressed through the openings with the pot and the plant planted therein. Subsequently, the pot remains in its position and is tied together.

The retaining plate 22 is formed in several parts, so that the plant or the bouquet can be used even with larger diameters than the opening 28. In the above-described embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the parts 26 and 24 are arranged adjacent to each other. This is shown once more schematically in the plan view in FIG. The parts 24 and 26 can also be arranged at a distance be as illustrated in Figure 5. In the region 58 along the parting line of the parts 24 and 26, the packaging material is pushed upwards through the resulting gap 58 during insertion of the grating body. This gives the non-ruffled part a spatial design.

Figure 6 shows another embodiment in which the retaining plate is formed of four parts 50, 52, 54 and 56. Accordingly, more gaps 62 and more package parts pushed out of the plane are created. It is understood that these embodiments are only illustrations and the parts can be used with other designs, such as 3 or 5 columns, etc., different gap widths and the like.

The arrangements described above have the advantage that the packaging is also suitable for very large bouquets. A Raffelkörper 32, which is provided with a flat bottom, leads to a flat surface on the underside of the package, which can be well placed filled with water. A vase is not required. The transport of the bouquet takes place without the risk of drying out.

It is understood that various Raffelkörper can be used. A grating body whose diameter is substantially smaller than the diameter of the opening 28 leads to a coarser raffia. It can also oval, star-shaped, triangular and other Raffelkörper for oval, star-shaped, triangular openings etc. are used. With the described arrangement, the packaging of bouquets and pots can be easily automated. It is obtained a uniform result, which is achieved with great cost savings not only in small quantities, but also in high quantities, which can assure an accurate and always consistent packaging.

The foregoing embodiments are intended to illustrate the essence of the invention without limiting the invention thereto. It is understood that many variations of material, dimensions, shapes and procedures are conceivable that readily suggest to one skilled in the art. These variations are within the scope of the scope of the appended claims. The terms "above" and "below" refer to the accompanying drawings in the above description. Of course, the arrangement can also be arranged in a different orientation and should not be limited thereto.

Claims

claims

An assembly (10) for gathering packaging material (34, 36, 38) or other gatherable material, characterized by:

(a) a base surface (14) having a concave or concave curved edge;

(b) at least one retaining surface (22) which can be laid onto the base surface with the frangible material and has an edge (28) corresponding to the concave or concave curved edge of the base surface;

(c) a pulling device or a relative to the base and retaining surface movable Raffelkörper (32) having a shape or a curved shape whose radius of curvature is smaller than the radius of curvature of the edges (28, 40) in the base surface (14) and the retaining surface ( 22); and

(d) a stand (16) on which the base surface (14) is held.

2. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that

(i) the retaining surface is designed in several parts;

(Ii) the concave curved edges of circular openings (28, 40) in the region of the parting lines (30) between the parts (24, 26) of the retaining surface in the base surface (14) and the retaining surface (22) are formed; and

(iii) the grating body (32) is formed by a tube whose cross section is smaller than the cross section of the openings (28, 40) in the base surface (14) and the retaining surface (22).

3. Arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that the opening (28) and the separating lines (30) in the retaining surface (22) are centered.

4. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 3, characterized in that one or two parting lines in the retaining surface (22) are provided, so that the retaining surface of 2 or 4 parts is composed.

5. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in addition a stop (18) below the opening (40) of the base surface (14) is provided, with which the goods to be packaged (42) up to a defined maximum depth the opening in the base surface is feasible.

6. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Raffelkörper (32) on its base surface facing the underside forms a flat surface.

7. Use of the arrangement according to one of the preceding claims for the packaging of bouquets (42), plant pots and the like with ruffled packaging material (34, 36, 38).

8. A method of gathering packaging material or other frangible material (34, 36, 38) characterized by the steps of:

(a) placing one or more layers (34, 36, 38) of gatherable material on a base surface (14) having a concave edge or aperture (40);

(b) placing at least one retention surface (22) provided with a concave edge or opening (28) on top of the laid-upon, friable material (34, 36, 38) such that the edge or opening (28) of the retention surface (22) is above the edge or opening (40) of the base surface (14) is located;

(c) positioning a grating body (32) above the edges or openings (28, 40) of the retention surface (22) and the base surface (14); and (d) advancing the grater body (32) past the edges (28, 40) of the retainer surface (22) and the base surface (14) or passing the grater body (32) through the apertures (28, 40) in the retainer surface and the base surface Entrainment of the shirring material (34, 36, 38) to a selected depth and then removing the shirring body (32); and

(f) removing the retaining surface (22).

A method according to claim 8, characterized in that prior to removal of the retaining surface, product (42) to be packaged is introduced into one of the scraper body (32) in the cavity (44) formed by the ruffled packaging material such that bouquets (42) , Plant pots and the like with crinkled packing material (34, 36, 38).

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that the

Packaging material (34, 36, 38) tied around the goods to be packaged (42) and / or closed.

11. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that one of the layers (36) raffelbaren material is a waterproof film.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that the cavity (44) formed by the ruffled packaging material is filled with water and optionally nutrient solution or the like before the product to be packaged (42) is introduced.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that the water is added to a gelling or hardening composition which gels or cures under selected conditions on the surface.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the water is heated and liquid candle gel or other gelling agent is added, which gels after insertion of the product to be packaged (42) on the surface.

15. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 14, characterized in that

(a) the edges of the crimpable packaging material are folded over; and or

(b) the layers of the crimpable packaging material are laid up in an angularly offset manner, so that the unexposed part remaining above the base area gives a star shape; and or

(c) the layers of the crimpable packaging material are laid asymmetrically so that the un-quilted portion remaining above the base surface forms a collar around the product to be packaged; and or

(d) the layers of the crimpable packaging material have a shape which forms a desired shape with the un-quilted portion remaining above the base surface; and or

(e) the layers of the crimpable packaging material are dyed or printed.

16. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 15, characterized in that the

Parts (24, 26, 50, 52, 54, 56) of the retaining surface (22) spaced from each other are arranged so that a portion of above the base surface (14) remaining, unfraded part is pressed out during rattle from the plane.

17. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 16, characterized in that the raffelbare material is pressed with the Raffelkörper on a mandrel, so that a curvature in the bottom of the ruffled material is formed.

18. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 17, characterized in that the

Raffle is additionally fixed with a seam, glue or other fixative.

19. Use of material for closing a liquid reservoir in containers, the material having the following properties: (a) the material has a lower density than the liquid supply liquid;

(b) the material is not or only slightly soluble in the liquid supply liquid;

(c) the melting point of the material is above 30 ° C;

20. Use according to claim 19, characterized in that the material is candle gel, wax, paraffin, beeswax or a mixture thereof.

21. Use according to any one of claims 19 to 20, characterized in that the material swells in use.

22. A method for packaging flower and plant bouquets, characterized by the steps of:

(a) introducing ostrich, water and optionally additives into a container;

(b) heating a sealing material having the following properties:

(i) the material has a lower density than the liquid supply liquid;

(ii) the material is not or only slightly soluble in the liquid supply liquid;

(iii) the melting point of the material is above 30 ° C;

(iv) molten material has a viscosity below 100 ° C, preferably below 90 ° C, and most preferably below 80 ° C, sufficient to distribute over the entire surface of the liquid reservoir;

(v) the material gels or cures at room temperature while remaining adhered to the inside of the container; to a temperature above the melting point and below 100 ° C, preferably below 90 ° C and most preferably below 80 ° C;

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that with the ostrich a tube is inserted into the container, which extends through the closure material and through which water and optional additives are added to the water supply in the container even after curing or gelling the sealing material can.

24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that the water level is temporarily lowered.