PACKAGING, ENVELOPE FOR A PACKAGING AND BLANK FOR PRODUCING AN ENVELOPE

Abstract

Disclosed is a packaging for storing goods, in particular rod-shaped goods like cigarettes, smoking products with filter inserts, smoking products with tobacco sticks and the like, including an internal box with at least one container-like first receiving area for storing goods and an envelope for receiving the internal box, wherein the envelope includes at least one opening or recess for receiving further items in at least one second receiving area formed by the envelope and separated from the first receiving area by a bottom wall of the internal box. Furthermore, disclosed is an envelope, and a blank therefore, for a box for storing such goods, the envelope including at least one bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall as well as sidewalls connecting the front and rear walls, wherein the walls form a container-like receiving area for receiving the box.

Claims

1. A packaging for storing rod-shaped goods comprising: an internal box with a first receiving area for storing the rod-shaped goods; and an envelope for receiving the internal box, wherein the envelope comprises an opening or recess for receiving further items in a second receiving area formed by the envelope and separated from the first receiving area by a bottom wall of the internal box, and wherein a locking lug, locking tab or protrusion is formed on a surface of the internal box that faces an inner side of the envelope, the locking lug, locking tab or protrusion of the internal box being configured for engagement with a corresponding locking lug, locking tab or protrusion that protrudes from the inner side of the envelope towards an outer side of the internal box, or wherein a locking lug, locking tab or protrusion is formed on a surface of the envelope that faces the outer side of the internal box, the locking lug, locking tab or protrusion of the envelope being configured for engagement with a corresponding recess or notch of the outer side of the internal box or a corresponding locking lug, locking tab or protrusion that protrudes from the outer side of the internal box towards the inner side of the envelope.

2. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the internal box is formed displaceably or non-displaceably within the second receiving area of the envelope.

3. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the opening of the envelope is closable or remains open when the internal box is received within the second receiving area of the envelope.

4. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the internal box is configured to be displaceable within the second receiving area of the envelope such that the opening is closable or can be opened by means of a sidewall, a front wall or a rear wall of the internal box (12) by means of displacement of the internal box (12).

5. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the internal box is configured to be displaceable within the second receiving area of the envelope such that a flap arranged within the envelope in the area of the opening is movable for closing or opening the opening by means of displacement of the internal box.

6. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the envelope is formed in one-piece or from multi-pieces.

7-8. (canceled)

9. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the second receiving area is at least partially provided with at least one of a waterproof coating and an incombustible coating.

10. (canceled)

11. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein the envelope comprises at least one bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall as well as a plurality of sidewalls connecting the front wall and the rear wall, wherein they form the second receiving area.

12. The packaging according to claim 11, wherein the opening is continuously formed in a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms an outer side of the envelope and in a second sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms the inner side of the envelope, wherein the first and second sidewalls are connected to each other.

13. The packaging according to claim 11, wherein the opening is formed in a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms an outer side of the envelope and a flap for closing the opening is formed in a second sidewall of the plurality of side walls that forms the inner side of the envelope, wherein the first and second sidewalls are connected to each other.

14-17. (canceled)

18. An envelope for a box that is configured for storing rod-shaped goods comprising: at least one bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a plurality of sidewalls connecting the front wall and the rear wall, wherein a receiving area for receiving the box is formed thereby, and the envelope comprises an opening or recess for receiving items into the receiving area, and wherein a recess or notch for receiving a corresponding locking lug, locking tab or protrusion of the box is formed in a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms an inner side of the envelope, the first sidewall being connected to a second sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls such that the second sidewall closes the recess or notch in the first sidewall, or wherein at least one locking lug, locking tab or protrusion is formed in the first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms the inner side of the envelope, the first sidewall being connected to the second sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls.

19. The envelope according to claim 18, wherein the opening is continuously formed in a third sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms an outer side of the envelope and in a fourth sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms the inner side of the envelope, wherein the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall are connected to each other.

20. The envelope according to claim 18, wherein the opening is formed in a third sidewall of the plurality of sidewall that forms an outer side of the envelope and a flap for opening and closing the opening is formed in a fourth sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls that forms the inner side of the envelope, wherein the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall are connected to each other.

21-22. (canceled)

23. The envelope according to claim 18, wherein the at least one locking lug, locking tab or protrusion is hinged to the inner side of the envelope and is configured to engage with at least one corresponding locking lug, locking tab or protrusion of the box.

24-27. (canceled)

28. A blank for producing an envelope for a box for storing rod-shaped goods comprising: wall elements and a bottom elements connected via bending lines for forming a receiving area for receiving the box in the folded state of the blank, wherein, the blank is integrally formed and comprises at an opening or recess in at least one of the wall elements and wherein a recess or notch configured for receiving a corresponding locking lug, locking tab or protrusion of the box is formed in a first wall element of the wall elements that in a folded state of the blank becomes a first sidewall forming an inner side of the envelope, and a second wall element of the wall elements that in the folded state of the blank becomes a second sidewall of the envelop is configured to close the recess or notch in the first sidewall when the first sidewall and the second sidewall are connected to each other, or wherein at least one locking lug, locking tab or protrusion is formed in a first wall element of the wall elements that in the folded state of the blank becomes the first sidewall forming the inner side of the envelope, and a second wall element of the wall elements in the folded state of the blank becomes a second sidewall of the envelop that is connected to the first sidewall.

29. The blank according to claim 28, wherein the opening is continuously formed in a third wall element of the wall elements that in the folded state of the blank becomes a third sidewall forming an outer side of the envelope and in a fourth wall element of the wall elements that in the folded state of the blank becomes a fourth the sidewall forming the inner side of the envelope, and wherein the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall are connected to each other in the folded state of the blank.

30. The blank according to claim 28, wherein the opening is formed in a third wall element of the wall elements that in the folded state of the blank becomes a third sidewall forming an outer side of the envelope and a one flap for opening and closing the opening is formed in a fourth wall element of the wall elements that in the folded state of the blank becomes a fourth sidewall forming the inner side of the envelope, wherein the third sidewall and the fourth sidewalls are connected to each other in the folded state of the blank.

31-34. (canceled)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Further details, features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following description of the embodiment illustrated in the figures.

[0031] FIG. 1a is a schematically illustrated side view of an internal box of a packaging according to the invention according to a first embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 1b is a schematically illustrated side view of an internal box of a packaging according to the invention according to a second embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 1c is a schematically illustrated side view of an internal box of a packaging according to the invention according to a third embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a schematically illustrated lateral elevational view to an envelope of the packaging according to the invention.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a schematically illustrated top view to the envelope according to FIG. 2.

[0036] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of the packaging according to the invention in the opened state.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the packaging according to the invention according to FIG. 4 in the closed state.

[0038] FIG. 6a is a schematic representation of a blank according to the invention of the envelope.

[0039] FIG. 6b is a schematic representation of a blank of the internal box according to FIG. 1a.

[0040] FIG. 7a is a schematically illustrated side view of a packaging according to the invention according to a fourth embodiment in the closed state.

[0041] FIG. 7b is a schematic representation of the internal box of the packaging according to the invention according to FIG. 7a.

[0042] FIG. 7c is a schematic representation of the packaging according to FIG. 7a in the opened state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0043] FIG. 1a shows a schematically illustrated side view of an internal box 12 according to a first embodiment as a partial element of a packaging 10. Therein, the internal box 12 comprises a front and a rear wall 28, 30 as well as sidewalls 24′, 24″, 26′, 26″ connecting the front and rear walls as well as a bottom wall 20. Therein, the corresponding wall and bottom elements of the internal box 12 are connected to each other via bending lines 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86 (also compare FIG. 6b). Therein, the wall and bottom elements form a first receiving area 14 for receiving the goods. Furthermore, one recognizes that a lid construction 72 is hinged to the rear wall 30 of the internal box 12 via a bending line 74. The lid construction 72 serves for opening and closing the internal box 12 and the first receiving area 14, respectively.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, it is an internal box for receiving rod-shaped items such as for example cigarettes. In contrast to the construction of usual cigarette packagings, the internal box 12 comprises a locking lug or locking tab 68, which is formed as a protrusion of the bottom wall 20.

[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, the internal box is composed of cardboard.

[0046] FIGS. 1b and 1c show schematically illustrated side views of internal boxes 12 according to a second and a third embodiment as a partial element of the packaging 10. One recognizes that the locking lug or locking tab is not formed as a protrusion of the bottom wall 20. Rather, the FIG. 1b shows an embodiment of the internal box 12, in which a protrusion 68 is formed in the sidewall 26′. In particular, the protrusion 68 is produced by embossing. However, such a protrusion can also be formed in other wall areas of the internal box 12. FIG. 1c shows an internal box 12, in which two locking tabs 68 are exemplarily formed. Therein, one of these locking tabs 68 is shaped by means of punching or via a cutting line in the wall 28 and connected to it via a corresponding bending line. Furthermore, a locking tab is formed as an extension or protrusion of the sidewall 26′. However, such a locking tab can also be formed in other wall areas of the internal box 12.

[0047] FIG. 2 shows a schematically illustrated lateral elevational view to an envelope 16 as a partial element of the packaging 10 (also compare FIG. 4). One recognizes that the envelope 16 comprises a bottom wall 34, a front and a rear wall 36, 38 as well as sidewalls 40, 44; 42, 46 connecting the front and rear walls 36, 38, wherein the mentioned wall elements form a container-like second receiving area 22 for receiving the internal box 12.

[0048] Furthermore, one recognizes that an opening 18 is formed in the sidewall 40 in the illustrated embodiment. In the inner side wall 44 located behind, a flap 32 is formed via cutting lines, which unblocks an access to the second receiving area 22 of the envelope 16 via the opening 18 upon opening the flap. The opening 18 can be closed via a corresponding closing movement of the flap 32 (see also FIGS. 3 to 5). In the illustrated embodiment, the envelope 16 is formed as a separate element and is composed of cardboard. Therein, the envelope 16 is dimensioned such that a secure retention of the internal box 12 to be introduced into the second receiving area 22 is ensured. Therein, there is the possibility that the envelope is dimensioned such that the entire internal box 12 is enclosed or also only a part of the internal box 12 can be introduced into the envelope 16.

[0049] Furthermore, it becomes clear that the respective sidewalls 40, 44; 42, 46 are connected to the front and rear walls 36, 38 of the envelope 16 via corresponding bending lines 56, 58, 60, 62. The bottom element 34 is connected to the respective front or rear wall 36, 38 via bending lines 64, 66 (see also FIG. 6a).

[0050] In an area opposing the bottom wall 34, the sidewalls 42, 46; 40, 44 each comprise overlapping recesses, which form corresponding grip openings 54. By the formation of the grip openings 54, an easy removal of the internal box 12 from the envelope 16 is possible.

[0051] FIG. 3 shows a schematically illustrated top view to the envelope 16 according to FIG. 2. One clearly recognizes the configuration of the second receiving area 22 for receiving the internal box 12. Furthermore, it becomes clear that a flap 32 is hinged to the inner sidewall 44 via a bending line 92, wherein the flap 32 serves for closing or unblocking the opening 18 in the outer sidewall 40. Furthermore, one recognizes that a recess or opening 48 is formed in the area of the inner sidewall 46 opposing the sidewalls 40, 44, wherein the recess 48 serves for receiving the locking lug 68 of the internal box 12. One recognizes that the outer sidewall 42 closes the recess 48.

[0052] Furthermore, one recognizes that the bottom wall 34 is connected to the inner sidewalls 44, 46 via corresponding adhesive tabs 52, 54 (see also FIG. 6a).

[0053] The flap 32 shown in the illustrated embodiment is moved by means of the internal box 12. By hinging the flap 32 to the internal sidewall 44 via a bending line 92, the flap 32 is pressed towards the second receiving space 22 in the normal state, that is without inserted internal box 12, and thus unblocks the opening 18. Via displacement of the internal box 12 towards the bottom wall 34, the flap 32 is pressed towards the sidewall 44 with a correspondingly large displacement path and then closes the opening 18. If the internal box 12 is again moved upwards, that is out of the second receiving space 22, the flap 32 again moves towards the second receiving space 22.

[0054] FIG. 4 shows a schematic representation of the packaging 10 in the opened state. One recognizes that the packaging 10 includes the internal box 12 and the envelope 16. In the illustrated embodiment, the internal box 12 is introduced within the second receiving space 22 of the envelope except for the lid construction 72. Therein, the envelope 16 is dimensioned such that a secure retention of the internal box 12 within the envelope 16 is ensured. Furthermore, one recognizes that the opening 18 of the envelope 16 is closed by means of the flap 32 in the illustrated state of the packaging 10. Therein, the sidewall 26′ of the internal box 12 presses the flap 32 against the opening 18 and thus closes it. Furthermore, it becomes clear that the packaging 10 and in particular the internal box 12 can be used in usual manner. The envelope 16 does not impair any one of the functions of the internal box 12.

[0055] FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of the packaging 10 according to FIG. 4 in the closed state. One recognizes that the internal box 12 can be completely received within the second receiving space 22 of the envelope 16 in the illustrated embodiment. In this state, the opening 18 of the envelope 16 is securely closed by the flap 32. The internal box 12 can again be readily removed from the envelope 16 via the grip openings 54 formed in the envelope. Furthermore, it becomes clear that the envelope 16 additionally can exert a protective function for the internal box 12 and thereby the goods stored therein.

[0056] FIG. 6a shows a schematic representation of a blank 90 of the envelope 16. Therein, the blank 90 serves for producing the envelope 16 as it has been described above. Therein, the blank 90 includes bottom and wall elements 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 connected via bending lines 56, 58, 60, 62, 66, 64. The wall and bottom elements serve for forming the container-like receiving area 22 in the folded state of the blank 90. One recognizes that the opening 18 is formed in the sidewall 40. In the folded state of the blank, the sidewall 40 forms an outer sidewall, the sidewall 44 forms an inner sidewall of the envelope 16. In the inner sidewall 44, the flap 32 is formed by means of cutting lines, which is connected to the sidewall 44 via the bending line 92 in hinged manner. In the sidewall 46 opposing the sidewall 44, which forms an inner sidewall of the envelope 16 in the folded state of the blank 90, the recess 48 is formed. The recess 48 serves for receiving corresponding locking lugs, tabs, or protrusions. Furthermore, one recognizes that the grip openings 54 are formed at the opposing ends of the sidewalls 40, 44; 42, 46. Furthermore, the adhesive tabs 50, 52 are apparent, which are separated from the sidewalls 40, 44, 42, 46 via cutting lines 94, 96 and connected to the bottom wall 34 via bending lines 98, 100.

[0057] FIG. 6b shows a schematic representation of a blank 70 of the internal box 12 according to FIG. 1. One recognizes that the bottom and wall elements 24′, 24″, 26′, 26″, 28, 30 are connected to each other via corresponding bending lines 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86. Furthermore, the locking lug or the locking protrusion 68 is formed in the bottom wall 20. Furthermore, the blank 70 includes adhesive tabs 88 for connecting the sidewalls 24′, 24″, 26′, 26″ to the bottom wall 20. Furthermore, one recognizes that the lid construction 72 is connected to the rear wall 30 of the blank 70 via the bending line 74 in hinged manner.

[0058] The blanks illustrated in FIGS. 6a and 6b are composed of cardboard.

[0059] FIG. 7a shows a schematically illustrated side view of a packaging 10 according to a fourth embodiment in the closed state. One recognizes that the envelope 16 comprises a recess 102 and the internal box 12 is again arranged within the envelope.

[0060] FIG. 7b shows a schematic representation of the internal box 12 of the packaging 10 illustrated in the FIG. 7a. One recognizes that a locking tab 104 is here hinged to the bottom wall 20 of the internal box 12. It becomes clear from FIG. 7c that the locking tab 104 engages with a locking tab 106 formed at and hinged to the envelope 16 upon moving the internal box 12 and the envelope 16 apart. Thereby, moving the internal box 12 apart from the envelope 16 can be reliably limited. Therein, the locking tab 104 protrudes towards the inner side of the envelope 16, the locking tab 106 protrudes towards the outer side of the internal box 12.

[0061] The described packaging, the envelope as well as the blank for producing the described envelope are usually composed of cardboard, paper, or plastic. Combinations of these materials and other suitable materials are also conceivable. Geometric basic shapes other than the shown ones of the internal box and the envelope are also conceivable.