OUTER PACKAGING FOR UNITS OF SALES PACKAGING WITH HANGING TABS, ESPECIALLY WINDSHIELD WIPER PACKAGING, AND CONFIGURATION OF SUCH OUTER PACKAGING

Abstract

An outer packaging for sales packaging having hanging tabs, in particular for windshield wiper packaging, includes an area holding product and a lid, which serves to close off the area holding product. A receiving space is formed within the area holding product when the lid is closed, in which receiving space a plurality of units of sales packaging can be arranged. A flap attached to the area holding product comprises a plurality of receiving slots, which are spaced apart from one another when viewed over a width of the flap. At least a section of the flap with the receiving slots extends into the receiving space in order to at least partially insert the hanging tabs of the sales packaging arranged in the receiving space into the receiving slots.

Claims

1. An outer packaging (2) for sales packaging (3) comprising hanging tabs (4), with an area holding product (5) and a lid (6), which serves to close off the area holding product (5), wherein a receiving space (7) is formed within the area holding product (5) when the lid (6) is closed, in which receiving space (7) a plurality of sales packaging (3) can be arranged, wherein a flap (8) attached to the area holding product (5) comprises a plurality of receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14), which are spaced apart from one another when viewed over a width (15) of the flap (8), and wherein at least a section (20) of the flap (8) with the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) extends into the receiving space (7) in order to at least partially insert the hanging tabs (4) of the sales packaging (3) arranged in the receiving space (7) into the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14).

2. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein a) the flap (8) is folded onto the area holding product (5), and/or b) the area holding product (5) and the flap (8) attached to the area holding product (5) are at least substantially configured as a material made of foldable cardboard (25), and/or c) the area holding product (5), the flap (8) attached to the area holding product (5) and the lid (6) are at least substantially formed from a multi-folded flat base body (26).

3. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are at least substantially configured on a single folding section (20) of the flap (8).

4. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are configured on a first folding section (20) of the flap (8) and a second folding section (21) of the flap (8).

5. The outer packaging according to claim 4, wherein the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are arranged on the first folding section (20), the second folding section (21) and on a third folding section (22) of the flap (8) connecting the first folding section (20) to the second folding section (21), and that the third folding section (22) is located at a distance (30) to the lid (6) when the lid (6) is closed.

6. The outer packaging according to claim 5, wherein the third folding section (22) is arranged at least approximately parallel to an inner side (31) of the lid (6) when the lid (6) closed.

7. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein adjacent receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are spaced apart from one another along the width (15) of the flap (8) at approximately equal distances (16).

8. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) extend over at least 30% of a length (18) viewed transversely to a folding edge (17) between the flap (8) and the area holding product (5).

9. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein a thickness (D) of the flap (8) is at least not greater than a slot width (19) of the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14).

10. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein each receiving slot (11, 12, 13, 14) serves to insert exactly one hanging tab (4) of a unit of sales packaging (3).

11. A configuration (1) with at least one outer packaging (2) according to claim 1, a plurality of units of sales packaging (3) with hanging tabs (4), wherein, in a packaged state, the units of sales packaging (3) are arranged next to one another within the outer packaging (2) and the hanging tabs (4) of the sales packaging (3) are inserted into the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) of the flap (8) attached to the area holding product (5).

12. The configuration according to claim 11, wherein a) the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are configured higher than the hanging tabs (4) when viewed vertically along a height H of the area holding product (5) and/or b) the hanging tabs (4) each have at least one through hole (40) configured so that a hanger (41) of a sales facility (42) can be inserted through the through hole (40) for hanging the sales packaging (3) by the hanging tab (4) in the sales facility.

13. The outer packaging according to claim 1, wherein the sales packaging (3) is windshield wiper packaging.

14. The outer packaging according to claim 8, wherein the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) extend over at least 50% of the length (18).

15. The outer packaging according to claim 14, wherein the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) extend over at least 70% of the length (18).

16. The configuration according to claim 11, wherein the sales packaging (3) is windshield wiper packaging.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which corresponding elements are shown with the same reference numerals. Shown are:

[0033] FIG. 1 sales packaging for packing within outer packaging and a configuration with the sales packaging in the outer packaging in a schematic, spatial representation according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0034] FIG. 2 a detail of the outer packaging shown in FIG. 1 in a schematic, spatial representation according to the exemplary embodiment;

[0035] FIG. 3 the detail of the outer packaging shown in FIG. 2 with the sales packaging arranged side-by-side in the outer packaging from a further direction of view in a schematic, spatial representation according to the exemplary embodiment;

[0036] FIG. 4 the detail of the outer packaging shown in FIG. 3, wherein a flap of the outer packaging is inserted;

[0037] FIG. 5 the detail shown in FIG. 4 in an open representation of the outer packaging from the direction of view designated V;

[0038] FIG. 6 a partial representation of a unit of sales packaging with a hanging tab, wherein possible damage is illustrated for explanation of the invention;

[0039] FIG. 7 an overview of preferred configurations of through holes of a hanging tab of a unit of sales packaging;

[0040] FIG. 8 a sales facility with a hanger, on which a plurality of sales packaging is suspended one after another, in a schematic representation;

[0041] FIG. 9 a detail of the outer packaging in a schematic, spatial representation according to a modified configuration;

[0042] FIG. 10 a detail of outer packaging according to a further exemplary embodiment in a schematic, spatial illustration prior to a flap being inserted, wherein the flap comprises a plurality of folds; and

[0043] FIG. 11 the detail shown in FIG. 10 for illustrating the configuration of the flap in the inserted state in a simplified schematic representation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] FIG. 1 shows an arrangement 1 with outer packaging 2 and a plurality of units of sales packaging 3 in a schematic, spatial representation according to an exemplary embodiment. On the left side of FIG. 1, a plurality of units of sales packaging 3 are arranged next to each other (in back of each other). The outer packaging 2 is used to hold the sales packaging 3 arranged in this way. On the right side of FIG. 1, the arrangement 1 is shown with the outer packaging 2 and the sales packaging 3, wherein the sales packaging 3 shown on the left side is inserted into the outer packaging 2 according to the arrow.

[0045] The outer packaging 1 serves for sales packaging 3 with hanging tabs 4. Specifically, such sales packaging 3 may be configured as windshield wiper packaging 3.

[0046] FIG. 2 shows a detail of the outer packaging 2 shown in FIG. 1 in a schematic, spatial representation according to the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 3 shows the detail of the outer packaging 2 shown in FIG. 2 with the units of sales packaging 3 arranged next to each other in the outer packaging from a further direction of view in a schematic, spatial representation according to the exemplary embodiment.

[0047] The outer packaging 2 comprises an area holding the product 5 and a lid 6. The lid 6 serves to close off the area holding the product 5. In this exemplary embodiment, the lid 6 is attached to the area holding the product 5 of the outer packaging. In this exemplary embodiment, the lid 6 is folded onto the area holding the product 5. In a modified embodiment, the lid 6 can also be separated from the area holding the product 5 and, for example, set on top of the area holding the product 5, in particular pushed onto it.

[0048] In the packaged state, the area holding the product 5 is then closed off with the lid 6. This is illustrated in FIG. 5. A receiving space 7 is formed in the area holding the product 5. The receiving space 7 is configured such that a plurality of units of sales packaging 3 can be arranged in it. The sales packaging 3 can be arranged side-by-side within the receiving space 7. This results in a space-saving utilization of the receiving space 7.

[0049] The outer packaging 2 comprises a flap 8. The flap 8 is attached to the area holding the product 5 in this case. In this exemplary embodiment, the flap 8 is folded onto the area holding the product 5.

[0050] The flap 8 can have recesses 9, 10 at its lateral ends, which can facilitate insertion of the flap 8 into the area holding the product 5.

[0051] FIG. 4 shows the detail of the outer packaging 2 shown in FIG. 3, wherein the flap 8 of the outer packaging 2 is inserted. Furthermore, FIG. 5 shows the detail of the outer packaging 2 shown in FIG. 4 in a view, in which the outer packaging 2 is sketched as open from the viewing direction designated V when the outer packaging 2 is closed, in order to illustrate configuration 1.

[0052] A plurality of receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are configured on the flap 8 attached to the area holding the product 5. The receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are spaced apart from one another over a width 15 of the flap 8. In this exemplary embodiment, adjacent receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are spaced apart from one another along the width 15 of the flap 8 at, at least approximately, equal distances 16.

[0053] The receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 preferably extend over at least 30%, in particular over at least 50%, and quite particularly over at least 70%, of the length 18 of the flap 8 viewed transversely to a folding edge 17 between the flap 8 and the area holding the product 5.

[0054] Furthermore, a thickness D (FIG. 9) of the flap 8 is preferably at least not greater than a slot width 19 (FIGS. 9 and 10) of the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14.

[0055] In this exemplary embodiment, a section 20 of the flap 8, on which the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are continuously configured, is used to at least partially insert the hanging tabs 4 of the sales packaging 3 arranged in the receiving space 7. The section 20 of the flap 8 extends into the receiving space 7 for this purpose, when the outer packaging 2 is closed. In this exemplary embodiment, each receiving slot 11, 12, 13, 14 serves to insert exactly one hanging tab 4 of one of the units of sales packaging 3.

[0056] In a preferred configuration, the area holding the product 5 and the flap 8 attached to the area holding the product 5 are at least substantially configured as a material made from foldable cardboard 25. A foil, a coating or the like may be applied to this cardboard 25, for example.

[0057] In this exemplary embodiment, the area holding the product 5, the flap 8 attached to the area holding the product 5 and the lid 6 are at least substantially formed from cardboard 25. The cardboard 25 may be configured as a cardboard body 26, which is an exemplary embodiment of a multi-folded flat base body 26. The area holding the product, the flap 8 and the lid 6 can thus be formed from one component, namely the cardboard body 26.

[0058] A hanging tab 4 of sales packaging 3 can also be inserted into, and held on, the recess 10 of the flap 8.

[0059] FIG. 6 shows a partial representation of sales packaging 3 with a hanging tab 4, wherein possible damage 27 is illustrated for explanation of the invention. Furthermore, FIG. 7 illustrates an overview of preferred configurations of through holes 40 of a hanging tab 4 of sales packaging 3.

[0060] Particularly in the area of the through hole 40, damage 27 of the hanging flap 4 can occur. Such damage 27 may manifest as a crease in the hanging tab 4, a breakdown of a coating or printing of the hanging tab 4, a separation of a layer of cardboard of the hanging tab 4, or the like. Such damage 27 is possible during transport with conventional outer packaging, for example if a unit of sales packaging is moved within the outer packaging due to a bump, so that the hanging flap 4 is creased. Such damage 27 can be avoided or entirely prevented by the proposed outer packaging 2, with further developments if applicable.

[0061] FIG. 8 shows a sales facility 42 with a hanger 41, on which a plurality of units of sales packaging 3 are suspended one after the other, in a schematic representation. The hanging tabs 4 of the sales packaging 4 each have a through hole 40. The through holes 40 are configured such that, in the retail store, the hanger 41 of the sales facility 42 can be inserted through the through hole 40 to hang the sales packaging 3 by the hanging tab 4.

[0062] FIG. 9 shows a detail of the outer packaging 2 in a schematic, spatial representation according to a modified configuration. The receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are at least substantially configured on a single folding section 20 of the flap 8. In the configuration shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are also at least substantially configured on the folding section 20 of the flap 8, but they also extend slightly into a second folding section 21 of the flap 8.

[0063] In a further possible modification, the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 can be configured on a first folding section 20 of the flap 8 and at least a second folding section 21 of the flap 8. This is particularly possible in an embodiment, in which a third folding section 22 is provided, as also illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11.

[0064] FIG. 10 shows detail of outer packaging 2 according to a further exemplary embodiment in a schematic, spatial representation before a flap 8 is inserted, wherein the flap 8 comprises a plurality of folds 28, 29. Furthermore, FIG. 11 shows the detail shown in FIG. 10 for illustrating the configuration of the flap 8 in the inserted state in a simplified schematic representation.

[0065] The receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are provided on the first folding portion 20, the second folding portion 21 and the third folding portion 22 of the flap 8. The third folding portion 22 connects the first folding portion 20 to the second folding portion 21. If the lid 6 is closed, as shown in FIG. 11, then the third folding section 22 is arranged at a substantial distance 30 from the lid 6. This enables particularly stable support of the hanging tabs 4.

[0066] Furthermore, with the lid 6 closed, the third folding portion 22 is arranged at least approximately parallel to an inner side 31 (FIGS. 1 and 5) of the lid 6. This configuration may be realized in such a way that support of the boxes holding the product 45 of the sales packaging 3 is possible on the third folding section 22 during transport or storage, or the like. Even in the event of a shock during transport or the like, this at least substantially prevents a displacement of the boxes holding the product 45 of the sales packaging within the outer packaging 2. Thus, creasing or the like of the hanging tabs 4 of the sales packaging 3 can be effectively prevented.

[0067] Therefore, a configuration 1 can be realized with an outer packaging 2 and a plurality of units of sales packaging 3 with hanging tabs 4, in particular windshield wiper packages, wherein, in the packaged state, the units of sales packaging 3 are arranged next to each other within the outer packaging 2 and the hanging tabs 4 of the sales packaging 3 are inserted into the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 of the flap 8 attached to the area holding the product 5. Furthermore, the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 can be designed somewhat higher than the hanging tabs 4 when viewed vertically along a height H (FIG. 1) of the area holding the product 5. This permits advantageous support of the hanging tabs 4 and/or advantageous support against impact forces during transport or similar forces.

[0068] The invention is not limited to the embodiments described.