SEMI-AUTOMATIC WRAPAROUND CASE FOR BATHTUBS

摘要

The invention relates to a packaging means for a bathtub or similar items which items have two ends. The packaging means comprises two end caps, one of each for mounting on a respective end of the item. A wraparound portion encompasses the item, the wraparound portion being fixed, at respective edges thereof, to a respective one of the end caps. The end caps are box-like in shape and have four side walls, and respective portions of the edges of the wraparound portions are fixed to respective side walls so that the wraparound portion comprises the side walls of the packaging means which is box-like in shape. The invention also relates to an apparatus for assembling the packaging means around the item and for packaging the item in the packaging means.