HOLDING DEVICE FOR CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR CANS, BLANKS THEREFOR AND PACKAGING HEREWITH

Abstract

The invention relates to a blank for unfolding a holding device for containers, in particular cans, with a beaded rim, where the blank has a cover section for the arrangement on a row of containers, and where two oppositely disposed fixation sections are formed at the cover section, by way of a fold line each to the cover section, which is characterised in that holding edges for engaging underneath the beaded rims of the containers are formed at the fixation sections by rectilinear main cut lines running offset parallel to the fold lines. The invention further relates to a holding device obtained by folding such a blank. The invention finally relates to a packaging with such a holding device at which containers, are held, where the holding edges of the fixation sections engage underneath beaded rims of the containers.

Claims

1. Blank for unfolding a holding device for containers with a beaded rim, where said blank has a cover section for the arrangement on a row of containers, and where two oppositely disposed fixation sections are formed on said cover section and are connected by way of a fold line each to said cover section, characterized in that holding edges for engaging underneath said beaded rims of said containers are formed at said fixation sections by rectilinear main cut lines running offset parallel to said fold lines.

2. Blank according to claim 1, wherein said blank has two cover sections for the arrangement on a row of containers each, and where oppositely disposed fixation sections are formed at said cover sections and are each connected to said respective cover section by way of a fold line, and where holding edges for engaging underneath said beaded rims of said containers are formed at said fixation sections by rectilinear main cut lines running offset parallel to said fold lines.

3. Blank according to claim 2, wherein said middle fixation sections are connected to one another by way of a longitudinal fold line.

4. Blank according to claim 3, wherein said longitudinal fold line is interrupted by at least one punch-out, where a respective punch-out is arranged between main cut lines that are disposed opposite one another with respect to said longitudinal fold line.

5. Blank according to claim 1, wherein an abutment section each for the abutment against an outer surface of said containers adjoins said two outer fixation sections.

6. Blank according to claim 5, wherein said abutment sections have flaps for connecting said abutment sections to one another.

7. Blank according to claim 5, wherein a bend line runs between said abutment sections and said fixation sections, where said bend line is configured to be rectilinear and continuous.

8. Blank according to claim 6, wherein at least one abutment hump is formed on at least one of said flaps and projects towards said cover section beyond said bend line.

9. Blank according to claim 8, wherein a crescent-shaped incision runs between said abutment hump and said fixation section, starting out from an end point of said bend line.

10. Blank according to claim 1, wherein auxiliary cut lines extend from said main cut lines to said fold lines.

11. Blank according to claim 10, wherein at least one of said auxiliary cut lines runs slanted to said associated main cut line.

12. Blank according to claim 1, wherein said blank is made of a flat material containing cellulose.

13. Holding device for containers obtained by folding a blank according to claim 1.

14. Packaging with a holding device according to claim 13 at which containers are held, where said holding edges of said fixation sections engage underneath said beaded rims of said containers, and said cover section rests on said containers, on said beaded rims.

15. Packaging according to claim 14, wherein said holding device is obtained from the blank wherein said abutment sections have flaps for connecting said abutment sections to one another, and wherein said flaps of said abutment sections are affixed to one another.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0034] The invention is illustrated in the drawing and is described using embodiments, where:

[0035] FIG. 1 shows in a schematic top view a blank according to the invention from which a holding device according to the invention for a packaging according to the invention can be obtained, where the blank has rectilinear main cut lines which define holding edges for engaging underneath beaded rims of containers;

[0036] FIG. 2 shows in a schematic perspective view slanted from above a packaging according to the invention with six containers arranged in two rows which are held at the holding device that is obtained from the blank from FIG. 1, where the holding edges engage underneath the beaded rims of the containers;

[0037] FIG. 3 shows the packaging from FIG. 2 in a further schematic perspective view;

[0038] FIG. 4 shows a section in a side view of the packaging from FIG. 2 when viewed along the two rows;

[0039] FIG. 5 shows a schematic detailed view of the abutment of one of the holding edges on the underside against one of the beaded rims in the packaging of FIG. 2;

[0040] FIG. 6 shows in a schematic top view a further blank according to the invention from which a holding device according to the invention for a packaging according to the invention can be obtained, where the blank has abutment humps for supporting flaps at cover sections.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] FIG. 1 shows a blank 10. A holding device 12 for containers 13 with a beaded rim 14 can be obtained from blank 10 by folding, compare FIGS. 2 and 3. Blank 10 is made of flat material containing cellulose, presently cardboard. Blank 10 is in one piece overall.

[0042] Blank 10 has two cover sections 16. Cover sections 16 can each be arranged on a row 18 of presently three containers 13. Two cover sections 16 extend parallel to one another.

[0043] Two fixation sections 20 adjoin each of cover sections 16. Two fixation sections 20 belonging to a cover section 16 are arranged on oppositely disposed sides of the respective cover section 16. Cover sections 16 and respective fixation sections 20 are each connected to one another by way of a fold line 22. Fold line 22 can be embossed into the flat material and/or can be obtained by perforating the flat material in sections. Fold lines 22 each extend in a rectilinear manner and are all parallel to one another. The two middle ones, i.e. fixation sections 20 running between two rows 18, are connected to one another by way of a longitudinal fold line 23.

[0044] Fold lines 22 are divided into several sections. A rectilinear main cut line 24 is formed in blank 10 between the sections of fold lines 22. Main cut lines 24 completely sever the flat material of blank 10. Main cut lines 24, firstly, directly adjoin cover sections 16 and, secondly, directly adjoin fixation sections 20. Main cut lines 24 are arranged offset in relation to fold lines 22, namely towards the outside as viewed from respective row 18 of containers 13. Main cut lines 24 each run in a rectilinear manner and parallel to fold lines 22.

[0045] Auxiliary cut lines 26, 28, 30 run from main cut lines 24 to fold lines 22. Auxiliary cut lines 26, 28, 30, firstly, directly adjoin cover sections 16 and, secondly, directly adjoin fixation sections 20. Auxiliary cut lines 26 on two middle fixation sections 20 are configured to be rectilinear. Auxiliary cut lines 26 can run at a right angle to main cut lines 24 and fold lines 22. Auxiliary cut lines 28 at outer fixation sections 20 are presently likewise configured to be rectilinear. Auxiliary cut lines 28 run slanted relative to main cut lines 24 and fold lines 22. Auxiliary cut lines 30 on outer fixation sections 20 run in a curved manner. Auxiliary cut lines 28, can each have extensions which extend substantially perpendicular to auxiliary cut lines 28, 30.

[0046] An abutment section 32 each adjoins two outer fixation sections 20. Abutment sections 32 and fixation sections 20 are each connected to one another at a bend line 34. Bend line 34 can be embossed into the flat material. In the embodiment illustrated, bend line 34 has punch-out lines 36 that are curved in sections. Punch-out lines 36 can penetrate the flat material in part or completely. Punch-out lines 36 are arranged at the height of main cut lines 24.

[0047] Abutment sections 32 each have a flap 38 at both ends. When blank 10 is in a flattened state, flaps 38 project in the direction of rows 18 beyond cover sections 16 and fixation sections Two flaps 38 arranged at the same ends of rows 18 can be joined together to stabilize the holding device 12 obtained from blank 10.

[0048] Formed at terminal sections, i.e. sections of outer fold lines 22 running to the free edges of blank 10, are a respective first auxiliary fold line 40 and a second auxiliary fold line 42. Auxiliary fold lines 40, 42 each run slanted relative to fold lines 22. First auxiliary fold lines 40 are arranged in fixation sections 20. Second auxiliary fold lines 42 are arranged in cover sections 16.

[0049] In order to obtain a packaging 44 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the blank is placed onto containers 13 arranged in rows 18. Cover sections 16 rest on containers 13 on the upper side. In the embodiment shown, cover sections 16 rest directly on beaded rims 14 of containers 13. Middle fixation sections 20 are thereafter pressed downwardly along longitudinal fold line 23 between containers 13. A sword, not shown, can be used for this purpose. In addition, outer fixation sections 20 and abutment sections 32 are pressed downwardly. Abutment sections 32 are there made to abut against outer surfaces 46 of containers 13. Finally, flaps 38 are attached to one another, presently by adhesive bonding. Flaps 38 also come to abut against outer surfaces 46 of containers 13.

[0050] Containers 13 are configured to be substantially cylindrical. Outer surfaces 46 can be conically tapered beneath beaded rims 14. Beaded rims 14 project in the radial direction beyond outer surfaces 46.

[0051] By bending fixation sections 20 relative to cover sections 16, blank 10 opens at main cut lines 24 and auxiliary cut lines 26, 28, 30. Holding edges 48 on fixation sections 20 are defined by main cut lines 24. Holding edges 48 engage underneath beaded rims 14, compare also FIGS. 4 and 5. Holding device 12 is thus latched on containers 13. Containers 13 are therefore affixed to holding device 12. Displacement of the containers relative to holding device 12 with respect to a longitudinal axis of containers 13 is prevented, namely upwardly due cover sections 16 resting on the upper side on beaded rims 14 and downwardly due to holding edges 48 abutting on the underside against beaded rims 14. Due to the curvature of outer surfaces 46 of containers 13 about their respective longitudinal axes and the profile of fixation sections 20 inclined towards cover sections 16 and the longitudinal axes of the container, holding edges 48 are each in their center abutting in a locally confined manner against beaded rims 14.

[0052] Auxiliary cut lines 26, 28, 30 each extend beyond beaded rims 14. Guide edges 50, formed by auxiliary cut lines 26, 28, 30 at the fixation sections, affix containers 13 along rows 18 due to their abutment against beaded rims 14, compare FIG. 3.

[0053] At the corners of holding device 12, corner regions of cover sections 20 are bent downwardly along second auxiliary fold lines 42. First auxiliary fold lines 40 and the terminal sections of fold lines 22 make it possible to fold corner regions of fixation sections 20 under the corner regions of cover sections 20, compare in particular FIG. 3. Firstly, this improves the abutment of abutment sections 32 with flaps 38 against outer surfaces 46. Secondly, holding device 12 is thereby stabilized.

[0054] FIG. 6 shows a further blank 10. Blank 10 from FIG. 6 corresponds in structure and function substantially to blank 10 from FIG. 1. The differences shall be described primarily hereafter. For the remainder, reference is made to the above description. A holding device for two rows 18 of containers 13 with a beaded rim 14 can be obtained from blank 10 in a corresponding manner by folding. Blank 10 from FIG. 6 is also is made of flat material containing cellulose, presently cardboard, and is in one piece overall.

[0055] Main cut lines 24 and fold lines 22, at which cover sections 16 adjoin fixation sections 20, run in a rectilinear manner and offset parallel to one another here as well. Auxiliary cut lines 26, 30 presently run slanted relative to main cut lines 24 and fold lines 22. Auxiliary cut lines 26 can run in a rectilinear manner. Auxiliary cut lines 30 can run in a curved manner.

[0056] Outer fixation sections 20 each adjoin an abutment section 32 on a rectilinear continuous bend line 34. Abutment sections 32 each have a flap 38 at both ends. An incision 52 each runs between one of flaps 38 and adjacent fixation section 20. Incision 52 presently extends in a crescent shape starting out from the end points of bend lines 34.

[0057] Flaps 38 have abutment humps 54 adjoining incisions 52. Flaps 38 of one of abutment sections 32 presently furthermore each have a further abutment hump 56. Abutment humps 54, 56 project beyond respective bend line 34 towards respective cover section 16. When blank 10 is unfolded to become a holding device, abutment humps 54, 56 can support flaps 38 on cover sections 16.

[0058] Further abutment humps 56 of flaps 38 of one abutment section 32 in the unfolded state can overlap in sections with abutment humps 54 of flaps 38 of other abutment section 32. It goes without saying that a (first) abutment hump and a further abutment hump could be provided on diagonally opposite flaps, where the respective other flap of the two abutment sections each only has one (first) abutment hump (not shown in detail).

[0059] Blank 10 from FIG. 6 has punch-outs 58 in the region of a longitudinal fold line 23 between middle fixation sections 20. Punch-outs 58 can extend along longitudinal fold line 23 and, in particular, be configured to have an oval shape. Punch-outs 58 form openings in the material of blank 10. It is understood that punch-outs 58 can be obtained by any separation method, for example, punching or cutting.

[0060] Furthermore, dividing lines 60 are provided in the region of longitudinal fold line 23. Dividing lines 60 can run in a crossed manner. A hand hold opening 62 can be obtained by bending over the material adjoining dividing lines 60. Hand hold opening 62 can be defined by bending edges 64.

[0061] Blank 10 can be indented at the free ends of longitudinal fold line 23. As shown by way of example in FIG. 6, blank 10 can be drawn in at the free ends of longitudinal fold line 23 in a V-shape. Alternatively, blank 10 can be drawn in at the free ends of longitudinal fold line 23 in a rounded manner, compare FIG. 1.

[0062] Two score lines 66 parallel to each other in blank 10 of FIG. 6 each run between main cut lines 24 and bend lines 34 or longitudinal fold line 23, respectively. Score Lines 66 are there oriented to be perpendicular to main cut lines 24 and bend lines 24 or longitudinal fold lines 23, respectively.

[0063] In summary, the invention relates to a blank made of flat material. The blank has at least one cover section with two adjoining fixation sections. A fold line and main cut lines run between the cover section and each of the fixation sections. The fold lines and the main cut lines extend in a rectilinear manner and parallel to each other. The fold lines and the main cut lines are offset from each other. Holding edges are formed on the fixation sections by the rectilinear main cut lines. A holding device can be obtained from the blank by folding. Containers with a beaded rim can be affixed to the holding device so that a packaging is obtained. For this purpose, the holding edges on the fixation sections engage underneath the beaded rims, where they abut against the beaded rims in a locally confined manner. The cover sections cover the containers.