EP1323635A1 - Packaging, particularly a cardboard folding box - Google Patents

Abstract

The packaging comprises an inserting tongue (6) which has a stop mechanism (7) in order to make the packaging childproof. The inserting tongue can be completely locked in place in a stop position in the housing opening (5) so as to stop the packaging lid (4) from opening. The lock can only be opened by applying a specific force on the stop mechanism.

Description

The invention relates to packaging, in particular a folding box made of cardboard according to the preamble of claim 1.

Packaging of this type is used for different purposes, including in the pharmaceutical industry for the packaging of medicines. They are easy manufacture, fill and seal on automatic packaging lines and they're also easy to use. Until the final The packaging can be used up in the package close with the plug-in lid again and again.

It is already known that packaging is comparable in terms of type to be provided with a guarantee function, which is the first time Open indicates. These are, for example, tearable ones Perforations, security bands or security seals. Once opened, the package contents are for Children easily accessible because the insert lid is effortless can be opened. Such easy access is evident especially with pharmaceutical products, but also for other goods such as Insecticides, plant fertilizers, etc. because of their toxic effects are undesirable. Although they are already Childproof packaging known, in which a slide with the goods to be packaged are pulled out of an outer wrapper can. This is only after an appropriate manipulation the outer casing possible. An example of such Packaging is described in US-A 6 047 829.

It is therefore an object of the invention to package the input to create the type mentioned, without affecting the other functions is also childproof, i.e. who just can be opened by knowledge of certain manipulations. The term Child safety is governed by relevant guidelines defined, which are known to the person skilled in the art. Then the Packing within a randomly selected group of children a certain age group within a certain Don't let time open.

The task is solved by packaging, which has the features in claim 1. The arrangement of the locking means on the tongue ensures in the simplest way that properly sealed packaging is secured, and that no additional manipulations are required for the backup are. The locking is only through a targeted application of force releasable on the locking means, this function for children is not apparent. Nevertheless, the packaging is also for older people user-friendly and opening does not require any complicated manipulations. The force on the locking device and the opening of the plug-in lid is preferably done simultaneously to achieve a high level of security. The need is a simultaneous execution of two movements not recognizable for children. In certain cases it would be conceivable that the locking means after the force in a remains in the released position and that the lid is opened later becomes. The locking agent only snaps into place after reclosing again.

The locking means on the insertion tongue is particularly advantageous Arranged blocking strip, which with the tongue in Cross section forms a V-shaped spring element, the tip is directed against the ground and its resilient free end can be locked behind a locking bar. With such a Barrier strips can absorb relatively large forces the lock can be released even with low pressure. The locking strip forms a kind of resilient pawl, which does not offer much resistance to closing the lid.

The receiving opening for the tongue can be in an additional wall section be arranged with an end wall portion is connected and that with closed packaging runs parallel to the floor, with the locking bar through a Edge region of the receiving opening is formed in the additional wall section becomes. However, it would also be conceivable that the receiving opening exclusively on an end wall section or even on Bottom of the packaging is arranged.

The blocking strip can face the end wall section be, with an unlocking opening in the end wall section is arranged, through which a to release the locking Force can be exerted on the barrier strip. Alternatively, the Barrier strips but also facing away from the end wall section be, wherein an unlocking opening is arranged in the insert lid through which a force is released to release the catch the barrier strip can be exercised. The unlocking opening allows basically access to the blocking strip, whereby this alone is not necessarily sufficient for opening the lid. In addition, it must be known how a force is applied on the barrier tape is required to get the lock to solve.

The maximum opening angle of the blocking strip in the blocking position can be limited by a retaining wall section, which on Additional wall section is arranged and approximately parallel to End wall section arranged next to the locking bar is. The additional wall section ensures that the blocking strip is always kept in the correct blocking position is. The stability of the packaging is also ensured by the additional wall section elevated.

The unlocking openings can be opened before opening the packaging for the first time to guarantee a guarantee function with a breakable guarantee section must be closed. One access to the barrier strip and thus opening the packaging therefore not at all without removing the guarantee section possible, which makes opening the first time very easy is shown.

Further advantages can be achieved if the above mentioned Additional wall section designed as a fold-out carrier section is on which a packaged product is held captive. So For example, the carrier section can include a blister film carry welded packaged goods with openings, through which the packaging material from the blister film is pushable. The carrier section mentioned can be formed in two layers be, with the blister film between the two layers is held. The carrier section could be used instead of a blister film but also be equipped with other packaging goods, such as e.g. tear-off individual containers or the like.

The packaging from a single blank is particularly advantageous manufactured to one by folding and gluing operations stable box is erectable.

It is also advantageous if the packaging is approximately cuboid is trained and if they are two at right angles to Rear side wall section extending hollow side walls with one each Has outer wall and an inner wall, which is like a parallellogram are erectable from the level of the floor. The hollow side walls result in a particularly advantageous stability, the Packaging is particularly resistant to pressure. Still can the prefabricated blank is delivered flat, this cut on the packaging line easily is manageable.

Finally, the side wall of the package can be folded out four Have side wall sections that on the abutting Ends are connected via a hinge fold. Thereby each side wall section can stand alone in the plane the bottom can be unfolded, which has advantages depending on the type of packaging results when filling the packaging. On the other hand, too at the corners of the packaging a dustproof and access-proof Connection guaranteed. Of course, the side wall could the packaging or the floor plan of the floor also polygonal or be curved. Only in the area of the tongue should have a straight side wall section over a certain distance be arranged to secure locking to ensure. The packaging can be made from cardboard or from a Be made of laminate.

Figur 1

ein Zuschnitt für eine Verpackung mit den Merkmalen der Erfindung,

Figur 2

eine Verpackung aus dem Zuschnitt gemäss Figur 1 in teilweise aufgerichtetem Zustand,

Figur 3

die Verpackung gemäss Figur 2 kurz vor dem Schliessen des Einsteckdeckels,

Figur 4

ein stark vergrösserter Querschnitt durch die Einsteckzunge an der Verpackung gemäss Figur 3,

Figur 5

ein Zuschnitt für ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel einer Verpackung,

Figur 6

eine Verpackung aus dem Zuschnitt gemäss Figur 5 in teilweise aufgerichtetem Zustand,

Figur 7

die Verpackung gemäss Figur 6 kurz vor dem Schliessen des Einsteckdeckels, und

Figur 8

ein stark vergrösserter Querschnitt der Einsteckzunge an der Verpackung gemäss Figur 7.

Two embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below. Show it:

Figure 1

a blank for a packaging with the features of the invention,

Figure 2

1 a packaging from the blank according to FIG. 1 in a partially erected state,

Figure 3

the packaging according to FIG. 2 shortly before the insertion lid is closed,

Figure 4

3 shows a greatly enlarged cross section through the insertion tongue on the packaging according to FIG. 3,

Figure 5

a blank for an alternative embodiment of a packaging,

Figure 6

5 a packaging from the blank according to FIG. 5 in a partially erected state,

Figure 7

the packaging according to Figure 6 shortly before closing the insert lid, and

Figure 8

a greatly enlarged cross section of the tongue on the packaging according to Figure 7.

Figure 1 shows a blank 28 made of cardboard, for example was punched out with an appropriate tool. neighboring Section, which will not later be on the same level, are separated from one another by fold lines 29. To a rectangular one Floor 2 closes a rear wall section on one side 3 and a plug-in cover 4. On the opposite Side is an end wall portion 12, a first Carrier section 20 and a second carrier section 21 are arranged. An outer wall follows on the two parallel narrow sides 18 first a connecting web 31, then an inner wall 19 and finally an adhesive tab 30.

The rear wall section 3 and the front wall section 12 are with the two outer walls 18 via a hinge fold 27 connected, after the erection of the side wall sections is folded inside. In the area between the end wall section 12 and the first support section 20 is a receiving opening 5 punched out. In the first carrier section 20 is a predetermined breaking line 32 also a grip section 33 recessed, but also completely punched out like the receiving opening 5 could be.

An insertion tongue 6 is articulated on the insertion cover 4. To this follows a locking strip 7. In the joint area of the tongue 6, an unlocking opening 14 is provided, but with a guarantee section 16 is closed.

The first support section 20 is provided with openings 25 which but also via perforation lines with a guarantee section 26 are closed. Through these openings can later a product to be packed is pressed out of a blister film, however, only after the guarantee sections 26 have been torn away.

Openings 24 are also complete on the second carrier section 21 punched out, which are slightly larger than the openings 25 and which are arranged in mirror image to the latter. The openings 24 later enable the packaged goods to be pressed out the blister film. On one long side of the second carrier section 21 a support wall section 15 is also arranged.

As shown in Figure 2, the two adhesive tabs 30 are open glued the bottom 2 so that it can be erected in parallelogram fashion Form hollow side walls 17 and 17 '. On the insert cover 4 the locking strip 7 is already angled to the tongue 6. The second beam section 21 was on the first beam section 20 folded, with a between these two sections Blister film 22 was glued. There is packaging in the blister film 23 welded through the free openings 24 extends. The support wall section 15 is approximately in the right Angled to the second support section 21. As shown, allow the hinge folds 27 to fold out the pair of carrier sections 20, 21 in the plane of the floor 2 when erected Hollow side walls 17, 17 '.

According to FIG. 3, the pair of carrier sections 20, 21 is with the blister film folded into the packaging so that it is on the webs 31 (Figure 2) rests. In this position, the receiving opening 5 the tongue 6 with the angled locking strip 7 record, the pair of carrier sections 20, 21 an additional wall section 11 forms in which the receiving opening is arranged is. An edge area of this opening forms a locking bar 10. The retaining wall section 15 runs somewhat behind the Edge area set back approximately parallel to the front wall section 12. Obviously, the additional wall section 11 not necessarily part of a carrier section for blister films or the like. It would also be a strip of material sufficient, which has sufficient width to a stable Form locking bar 10.

Once the packaging 1 according to FIG. 3 has been closed, leave they no longer open non-destructively before the warranty section begins 16 and the handle portion 33 have been removed. Otherwise, access to the locking mechanism is not possible. Subsequently the insert lid can be opened and opened as often as you like are closed, the opening of the barrier strip 7 being moved must become. Details of this are shown in Figure 4.

As shown, the tongue 6 forms with the locking strip 7 an acute angle, the tip 8 when the insert lid is closed 4 is directed against the floor 2. The free end 9 the locking strip 7 is locked under the locking bar 10, the maximum opening movement through the bulkhead section 15 is limited. When inserted through the opening 5 However, the free end 9 can be resilient against the tongue 6 be pressed. The unlocking opening 14 is now exposed, so for example with a fingernail behind that free end 9 can be engaged to this against the tongue 6 out of the area of the locking bar 10.

In an alternative embodiment, the blank is 28 5 constructed essentially similar to that according to Figure 1. Not only the tongue 6 and the locking strip 7, but also the receiving opening 5 have one other configuration. So the tongue 6 is not on Outer edge of the insert lid 4 articulated, but set back somewhat, which incisions 35 are required. The unlocking opening 13 is here completely in the end wall section 12 integrated. However, this opening is also here a guarantee section 16 closed. The receiving opening 5 extends exclusively in the first carrier section 20, wherein it is designed as a narrow rectangular slot. The Cutout 34 on the second carrier section 21 corresponds to the merging of the two support sections with the opening 5. As can be seen from Figure 6, the barrier strip 7 is here bent towards the outside of the insert lid 4. The In contrast, sandwich-like clamping of the blister film takes place same as in the previous embodiment.

As shown in Figure 7, the locking bar 10 by a Material section formed between the receiving opening 5th and the end wall 12 remains.

Details of the locking of the packaging 1 according to FIG. 7 are shown in Figure 8. The unlocking opening is also here 13 exposed by removing the warranty section. The free end 9 of the barrier strip 7 is behind the Locking bar 10 engaged. To release the latch, for example with a finger through the unlocking opening 13 pressure is exerted on the barrier strip 7 so that the free end is pushed back so far that it Receiving opening 5 can be raised. Also in this embodiment a support wall section 15 could be arranged, which stabilizes the tongue 6.

Obviously, by appropriate choice of materials and Folding the barrier strips 7 at the desired angle to the tongue 6 can be set. In certain cases it would be also conceivable the barrier strip in the area of the pointed end 8 to fix, for example by introducing an adhesive point or by gluing a double-sided adhesive Foam strip. This would be a suspension of the barrier strip nevertheless guaranteed without the risk that the spring force is weakened by too frequent use.

Claims (13)

Packaging (1), in particular folding box made of cardboard, with a base (2), a side wall formed from one or more sections (3, 12, 17, 17 ') and an insert lid (4) articulated on a rear side wall section (3) with at least an insertion tongue (6) which can be inserted into a receiving opening (5) for closing the packaging, characterized in that, for childproofing of the packaging, the insertion tongue (6) is provided with a locking means (7) which, when fully inserted into the receiving opening (5 ) inserted tongue (6) can be locked in a locked position in which the lid (4) cannot be swung open, the locking being releasable only by targeted force on the locking means (7). Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking means is a locking strip (7) which is arranged on the insertion tongue (6) and which forms a V-shaped spring element in cross section with the insertion tongue (6), the tip (8) of which rests against the ground (4) is directed and the resilient free end (9) can be snapped behind a locking bar (10). Packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that the receiving opening (5) is arranged in an additional wall section (11) which is connected to an end wall section (12) and which runs parallel to the floor when the packaging is closed, the locking bar (10) being closed by a Edge region of the receiving opening (5) is formed in the additional wall section. Packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking strip (7) faces the front wall section (12) and in the front wall section there is an unlocking opening (13) through which a force can be exerted on the locking strip (7) to release the locking. Packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking strip (7) faces away from the end wall section (12) and in that an unlocking opening (14) is arranged in the plug-in cover (4) through which a force can be exerted on the locking strip to release the locking. Packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that the maximum opening angle of the locking strip (7) in the locking position is limited by a support wall section (15) which is arranged on the additional wall section (11) and which runs approximately parallel to the end wall section (12) next to the locking bar (10) is arranged. Packaging according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that before opening the packaging for the first time, the unlocking opening (5) is closed with a break-out guarantee section (16) to ensure a guarantee function. Packaging according to one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that the additional wall section (11) is designed as a fold-out carrier section (20, 21) on which a packaged product is held captively. Packaging according to claim 8, characterized in that the carrier section (20, 21) carries a blister film (22) with welded-in packaging material (23) and that it has openings (25) through which the packaging material can be pressed out of the blister film. Packaging according to claim 9, characterized in that the carrier section (20, 21) is double-layered and that the blister film (22) is held between the two layers. Packaging according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is approximately cuboid in shape and in that it has two hollow side walls (17, 17 ') running at right angles to the rear side wall section (3), each with an outer wall (18) and an inner wall (19 ) which can be erected in parallelogram fashion from the plane of the floor (2). Packaging according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it is made from a single blank (28). Packaging according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the side wall has four fold-out side wall sections (3, 12, 17, 17 ') which are connected at the abutting ends via a hinge fold.

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