Abstract
A packaging having at least one accommodating space configured for an object to be inserted therein is provided. The at least one accommodating space is openable via a hinge. The at least one rotor blade extends from the at least one accommodating space and causes an autorotation motion of the packaging during free fall.
Claims
1. A packaging comprising: at least one accommodating space configured for an object to be inserted therein, the at least one accommodating space being openable via a hinge, and at least one wing extending from the at least one accommodating space along a length of an outer periphery of the at least one accommodating space, the at least one wing causing an autorotation motion of the packaging during free fall; wherein the at least one hinge is disposed along an entirety of the length of the outer periphery of the at least one accommodating space from which the at least one wing extends.
2. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the at least one accommodating space is comprised of at least two hinged halves pivotably connected to each other via the at least one hinge.
3. The packaging according to claim 2, wherein the at least one wing is integrally connected to the at least one accommodating space.
4. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the at least one hinge is a film hinge.
5. The packaging according to claim 1 further comprising the object inserted in the at least one accommodating space.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)
(1) Referring to the drawings,
(2) FIG. 1 is a top view of a packaging with a rotor blade;
(3) FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of two different flight paths;
(4) FIG. 3 shows a packaging having four rotor blades sticking out from its accommodating space;
(5) FIG. 4 shows a packaging having rotor blades arranged in a star shape in which are located the accommodating spaces;
(6) FIG. 5-FIG. 7 are different views of a packaging which can be opened and closed via a hinge and has one rotor blade sticking out from the accommodating space;
(7) FIG. 8 is a simplified perspective representation of a device for producing a packaging made of two plastic foils;
(8) FIG. 9 shows the transition from the free fall to the autorotation of a packaging which has a rotor blade sticking out sideways from the accommodating space;
(9) FIG. 10-FIG. 11 are representations of asymmetric packagings having approximately the shape of falling seeds of the tree of heaven;
(10) FIG. 12 shows two views of an embodiment of the packaging with an object and a removable wing;
(11) FIG. 13 shows two views of an embodiment of the packaging having an accommodating space which can be opened via a hinge;
(12) FIG. 14 shows two views of an embodiment having an accommodating space which is partially integrated in the wing;
(13) FIG. 15 shows a two-piece embodiment having halves which can be opened and closed via a hinge, once in closed position and once in open position; and
(14) FIG. 16 shows two views of a one-piece embodiment of the packaging having three wings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(15) The top view of FIG. 1 shows a packaging approximately resembling the shape of the falling seeds of maple trees and having an accommodating space 1 for accommodating an object to be packaged. A rotor blade 2 sticking out from the accommodating space 1 causes the such designed packaging to perform an autorotation during free fall and slowly glide to the floor. The ball-shaped object 3 inserted in the accommodating space 1 has a diameter which is only very slightly smaller than the accommodating space 1 enclosing it. The object 3 is a candy, for example.
(16) FIG. 2 shows two possible flight paths 4, 5 which might result if the rotor blades are different in size compared to the size of the accommodating space.
(17) FIG. 3 shows a packaging having a centrally arranged accommodating space 1 with four rotor blades 2 sticking out from it.
(18) In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the accommodating spaces 1 are located in the rotor blades 2.
(19) The three views of FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 show a dimensionally stable packaging which can be opened and closed via a hinge and can be made from plastic or another dimensionally stable material. The two mirror-symmetric halves 6, 7 of the packaging are pivotably connected to each other by a film hinge 8. The two convex side parts 9, 10 enclose the accommodating space 1 from which the rotor blade 2 sticks out.
(20) An opening notch K formed between the accommodating space 1 and the rotor blade 2 facilitates the opening of the accommodating space 1. The two halves 6, 7 (FIG. 7) can be connected to each other through a weld seam or a bond seam S (FIG. 5). Furthermore, a reinforcement strain V can extend in longitudinal direction of the rotor blade 2.
(21) An engaging element 11 not shown in detail here which, in closed state, releasably connects the two rotor blade halves to each other can be provided on the side opposite the film hinge 8.
(22) Laterally transversely extending reinforcement bars 12 which, in the case of a plastic packaging, can be designed as correspondingly more thick-walled ribs are formed on the rotor blade 2 to increase the rigidity of the latter. Corresponding reinforcement bars 12 can also be formed simply by linear surface-fusing under the effect of heat.
(23) FIG. 8 schematically shows how a packaging like the one represented in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, for example, can be produced using two foil webs 13, 14 and two tool halves 15, 16. The object which is to be inserted in the accommodating space, such as a candy 17, can be introduced in the accommodating space during the production process or at a later time. The upper tool half 15 is moved downwards, whereas the lower tool half 16 is moved upwards to give the packaging its shape. The foil webs 13, 14 are preferably synchronously unrolled from two rolls and can be placed against the protrusions 18, 19 of the tool halves 15, 16 by means of a vacuum. The circumferential outer edges are welded to each other under the effect of heat, so as to produce linear reinforcement bars 12 which can be seen more clearly in FIG. 5 and FIG. 7. The detail A of FIG. 8 shows the upper part of a forming punch with the protrusions 18.
(24) Another embodiment of the device for producing a packaging from two plastic foils according to FIG. 8 provides that the foil webs 13, 14 are unrolled from one roll only. This has the advantage that it is not necessary to run two rolls synchronously.
(25) FIG. 9 illustrates how a packaging having a rotor blade 2 sticking out from one side of the accommodating space 1 initially falls in the direction of the arrow 20 during free fall and then starts to perform a decelerated descent while making an autorotation, which is indicated by the arrow 21.
(26) The packagings represented in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 have an asymmetrically arranged accommodating space 1 from which stick out a longer and a shorter rotor blade 2 each. The here shown packaging is preferably made from an inflexible deformable foil, preferably a metal foil. Generally, it is also possible to make the packaging from a biomaterial or another plastic material. In the represented embodiment, the accommodating space 1 is designed in such a manner that an object can be inserted in a self-clamping manner. Generally, however, the accommodating space 1 can also be provided with a cover or wrapping which encloses the accommodating space 1.
(27) FIG. 12 shows two views of an embodiment of the packaging with an object 3 and a detachable wing 2. The accommodating space 1 is fixed by the holding means 31, that is, in this embodiment, the accommodating space 1 is not designed to enclose the object 3. The holding means 31 conform to the contour of the object 31 to be accommodated so as to hold it in the accommodating space 1 by positive fit and/or force fit. The holding means 31 are designed in one piece with the wing 2. The wing 2 is thus reusable. The connection can be reversible or irreversible, for example welded or glued or force-fit and/or positive-fit.
(28) FIG. 13 shows two views of an embodiment of the packaging having an accommodating space 1 which can be opened via a hinge 8. In this embodiment, the accommodating space 1 is formed by two hinged halves 6 and 7 of the accommodating space 1 which can be locked together or engaged with one another. This embodiment can also be reused several times. The removal of the packaged object, which is here shown in a dotted line, is facilitated by the fact that the accommodating space 1 can be opened via a hinge 8 without the packaging being destroyed. In this embodiment, the wing 2 is integrally connected to the accommodating space 1. The two halves 6 and 7 of the accommodating space 1 are connected to each other by a film hinge 8.
(29) FIG. 14 shows two views of an embodiment with the accommodating space 1 being partially integrated in the wing 2. Similar to the embodiment according to FIG. 12, the accommodating space 1 is fixed again by holding means 31. The holding means 31 or the accommodating space 1 extends along the edge of the wing 2. The holding means 31 have a clip type design and conform to the contour of the object 3 to be accommodated. Here, the object 3 to be accommodated is designed as a lollipop. The stick of the lollipop is held by the holding means 31. The head of the lollipop is arranged in the correspondingly shaped accommodating space 1 on the side of the wing.
(30) FIG. 15 shows a two-piece embodiment with folding halves 6 and 7, once in closed and once in open state. The packaging is designed in one piece. The two halves 6, 7 are connected to each other by a film hinge 8. This embodiment can also be reused several times as the wings 2 and the accommodating space 1 can be opened to allow for the easy removal of the object 3 without destroying the packaging. The object 3 is held in the accommodating space 1 by holding means 31 by positive fit and/or force fit. Accordingly, the holding means 31 conform to the shape or contour of the object 3.
(31) FIG. 16 shows a one-piece embodiment of the packaging having three wings 3. The accommodating space 1 is located in the center of the three wings 2. The wings are foldably connected to each other. The three wings 2 induce a particular tumbling motion of the packaging.
