EP1140661B2 - Box with a hinged lid, for cigarettes - Google Patents

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EP1140661B2
EP1140661B2 EP99958141A EP99958141A EP1140661B2 EP 1140661 B2 EP1140661 B2 EP 1140661B2 EP 99958141 A EP99958141 A EP 99958141A EP 99958141 A EP99958141 A EP 99958141A EP 1140661 B2 EP1140661 B2 EP 1140661B2
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Heinz Focke
Henry Buse
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1036Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank
    • B65D85/1045Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge
    • B65D85/1048Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the shape of the container
    • B65D85/10484Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the shape of the container having rounded corners
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1036Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank
    • B65D85/1045Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1036Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank
    • B65D85/1045Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge
    • B65D85/1056Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the lid

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  • the invention relates to a folding box for cigarettes or the like, consisting of a box part and hinged to a box rear wall, formed as a one-piece part of a blank lid and a collar with collar front wall and collar side walls, wherein a lower lid Schlleßkante as folding edge is formed between a lid front wall and an inner lid resting against the inner side thereof and, with the lid closed, at a distance opposite a counter-closing edge of a box front wall, forming an opening for easier handling when opening with exposed area of the collar front wall. Furthermore, the invention relates to a blank for the production of such folding boxes (known from WO-A-96 09230 ).
  • Folding boxes for cigarettes are already known which have an opening ("window") at the front. This is formed by an obliquely extending (lower) closing edge of the lid front wall extending at a distance from a likewise oblique (upper) closing edge of the box part.
  • the obliquely directed opening is limited by the parallel closing edges. Shape and size of the opening in this known folding box do not facilitate their handling, namely the opening process.
  • the production of the folding box on conventional packaging machines is difficult because of the trapezoidal design of the lid front wall ( WO-A-96 09230 ).
  • a folding box for receiving (individual) tea bags see GB-A-2 229 996 .
  • This pack is closed on all sides before use.
  • a Opening tab formed by parallel perforation lines on the front side is removed by first use of the pack by disconnecting to open the lid. This creates a front opening, which is limited by an irregular contour due to the perforation lines.
  • Another folding box is from the older, not pre-published EP 1 174 364 A1 known.
  • the collar is integrally connected to the box front wall.
  • a Z-shaped folding of connecting tabs between the collar front wall and collar results in the formation of an opening in the area of the box front wall.
  • the opening is bounded on the one hand by a folding edge formed between a folding tab of the collar and the box front wall and on the other hand with the lid closed by the lid front wall.
  • the opening has a rectangular shape. Construction and especially production of such a folding box are complex due to the connection between the collar and box front wall.
  • an inner tab is formed from an upper portion of the box front wall to reinforce a single-layer lid front wall. This detachable via punch lines with residual connection of the box front wall inner flap is folded against the inside of the lid front wall and connected thereto. In the upper region of the box front wall, this creates a recess which is positively filled by a suitable embossing in a collar front wall ( DE 37 13 612 A1 ).
  • the invention has the object of developing hinged boxes of the type mentioned and their blanks and to improve, such that easier handling of the folding box in the usual cigarette packs open multiple given and beyond the production of the package is maintained on conventional packaging machines.
  • the folding box according to the invention is characterized by the features of claim 1:
  • the folding box according to the invention is characterized by a lid formed in the usual way.
  • a lid inner tab connected to the lid front wall along a transverse fold line.
  • the hinged box on the front side an opening whose design is adapted to the desired ease of handling when (one-handed) opening.
  • the contour of the upper edge of the box front wall acting closing edge or Gegenschpractickante is fundamentally different from the rectilinear, transverse lid closing edge, namely in particular wave-shaped, zig-zag or V-shaped.
  • the blank according to the invention for the production of such a package is adapted to the contour of the lower, box-side counterclosing edge.
  • Box boxes consist of a (lower) box part 10 and an associated (upper) lid 11. Box part 10 and lid 11 are connected in the region of a box rear wall 12 on the one hand and a lid rear wall 13 on the other hand via a transversely directed hinge 14.
  • the box part 10 further consists of a box front wall 15 and box side walls 16, 17.
  • Lower closure of the box part 10 is a bottom wall 18th
  • the lid 11 consists of lid front wall 19, lid side walls 20, 21 and an end wall 22nd
  • the box side walls 16, 17 and, correspondingly, the lid side walls 20, 21 are composed of side flaps 23, 24 which overlap each other in whole or in part, or cover side flaps 25, 26. Adjacent side flaps are joined together by gluing. Furthermore, in most embodiments of folding boxes, a lid inner tab 27 is provided. This is connected to a free edge of the lid front wall 19 and folded against the inside thereof and attached thereto.
  • a classically constructed folding box also includes a collar 28. This consists of a separate blank.
  • the collar 28 consists of collar front wall 29 and collar side walls 30, 31.
  • In the region of the collar front wall 29 is an upwardly open recess 32. This is bounded by an approximately U-shaped collar edge 33.
  • a special feature of the present folding boxes is the design of closing edges of the box part 10 on the one hand and the lid 11 on the other.
  • the lid front wall 19 forms with its lower edge a lid closing edge 34. This is formed in the presence of a lid inner tab 27 (eg, Fig. 1, Fig. 2) by a folding edge of the lid inner flap 27 and the lid front wall 19 ,
  • the lid closing edge 34 abuts when the lid 11 is closed against a counter-closing edge 35, which is formed by an upper edge of the box front wall 15.
  • the present folding boxes are formed so that the lid closing edge 34 rests only in partial areas on the Schmidtschschreibkante 35 or extends over the full width with a possibly variable distance from the Schmidtschyogkante 35.
  • the lid closing edge 34 is directed horizontally or transversely at a right angle to upright packing edges 36.
  • the Gegensch concentratedkante 35 of the box part 10 has a different contour, is V-shaped, namely with two at an obtuse angle to each other extending edge legs 37, 38. These run in the present case in the middle in an increase or peak 39 together.
  • the counter-closing edge 35 is arranged overall at a considerable distance from the lid closing edge 34, such that a gap 40 extending over the full width of the package front side is formed.
  • a partial region of the collar front wall 29 is visible, namely in a geometric shape determined by the shape of the closing edges. At least in this area, the collar front wall 29 may have decorative or informative imprints.
  • Closing edges are also formed in the area of the packing sidewalls, in an inclined manner to the pack rear side. These are inclined edges 41 as the lower boundary of the lid side walls 20, 21 and correspondingly arranged inclined edges 42 as the upper boundary of the box side walls 16, 17. The beveled edges 41, 42 are closed with the lid 11 together.
  • the blank ( Figure 3) for a thus formed package is designed accordingly.
  • the box front wall 15 is bounded by the angled counter-closing edge 35 at the free end of the blank. In the area of the packing edges 36, this passes over into a longitudinal edge 43 extending in the direction of the packing edges 36.
  • the respective inclined edge 42 of the outer side flap 24 adjoins this.
  • the collar or the collar front wall 29 is adapted to the contour of the counter-closing edge 35, namely also designed angular, so that areas of the collar edge 33 extend approximately parallel to the counter-closing edge 35.
  • the folding box according to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 In the basic structure also corresponds to a conventional folding box.
  • the lid closing edge 34 is, as in the previous embodiment, rectilinear and extends transversely to the rectangular packing edges 36th
  • the counter-closing edge 35 is designed in a special way as the upper boundary of the box front wall 15.
  • a recess 44 is formed in the middle area of the box front wall 15. This is limited by a circular or part-circular portion 45 of the Gegenschyogkante 35.
  • the folding box is closed (FIG. 4), an approximately circular area of view of the collar front wall 29 can be seen on the front side. This is limited on the one hand by the portion 45 of the Gegenschschreibkante 35 and the other by the transverse cover-closing edge 34th
  • the collar 28 is formed in this embodiment in a conventional manner. Also, the blank for this pack corresponds in principle to a conventional blank for this type of package, wherein only in the area of the box front wall 15, the recess 44 is formed by appropriate punching.
  • the counter-closing edge 35 of the box front wall 15 is wave-shaped with two lateral depressions 52, 53 and a central or centrally arranged arcuate elevation 54.
  • the transversely directed, linear lid-closing edge 34 lies in the closed position (FIG. 6) on the elevation 54 of the counter-closing edge 35. This results in two lateral fields of view 55, 56, in the region of the collar front wall 29 can be seen.
  • the described design of the closing edges is used in a folding box with round edges, ie with upright packing edges 36, which have a rounded, circular cross-section, corresponding to the dimensions of a cigarette.
  • the counter-closing edge 35 extends up to the region of the round edges or up to a box side walls 16, 17 facing the boundary of the circular edges (Fig. 7).
  • the counter-closing edge 35 forms here curves 57, connect to the upright longitudinal edges 43.
  • the collar 28 is formed accordingly, namely with a wave-shaped collar edge 33.
  • the contour of the design of the Martinezschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschschante 35 adapted, ie with a central, wave-shaped elevation.
  • FIGS 8 to 11 are concerned with details of a hinged box suitable for round or beveled packing edges 36, but in the present case have conventional packing edges 36 of rectangular cross-section.
  • Lid-closing edge 34 and counter-closing edge 35 are in a partial area to each other or each other directly opposite.
  • the closing edges 34, 35 extend at a distance from one another, so that a gap or gap 40 is created which extends only over a partial region of the front side of the folding box.
  • the lid is generally formed in a conventional manner, namely with (rectangular) lid inner tabs 27 and directed transversely to the packing edge 36, rectilinear lid closing edge 34.
  • the counter-closing edge 35 consists here exclusively of rectilinear edge portions, parallel to the lid closing edge 34 extend. This is a first, edge-side (left) extending sub-edge 70. This extends at a distance from the lid closing edge 34.
  • a transition edge 71 connects approximately centrally to the sub-edge 70 with an oblique course up to a second sub-edge 72nd This extends in another (right) portion of the package front side, parallel to the sub-edge 70, but offset, such that in this area cover closing edge 34 and counter closing edge 35 with the lid 11 closed together.
  • the gap 40 thus formed extends over a partial region of the front side, namely approximately to the middle.
  • the sub-edge 70 merges with a connecting edge 73 into the oblique edge 42 of the side flap 24.
  • the connecting edge 73 extends in the respective packing edge 36.
  • On the opposite side of the sub-edge 72 is in a conventional manner directly into the corresponding inclined edge 42.
  • the collar 28 is designed, namely adapting to the contour of the Schmidtschpractickante 35.
  • the collar edge 33 consists of two mutually offset partial edges and a transitional edge, substantially parallel to the contour of the Schmidtschyogkante 35.
  • Recess 32 in the region of the collar front wall 29 designed so that laterally (left) a recess 74 is formed, which releases a larger portion of the cigarette with the lid 11 open.

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A hinge-lid box for cigarettes has a box part (10) and lid (11). A lid front wall (19) and a box front wall (15) form closing edges which are located opposite each other, specifically a lid closing edge (34) and an opposing closing edge (35). The closing edges (34, 35) are arranged at a distance from each other in such a way that, in the region of a field of view or a gap (40) which assumes different shapes, a sub-area of a collar (28), specifically a collar front wall (29), is visible.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Klappschachtel für Zigaretten oder dergleichen, bestehend aus einem Schachtelteil und einem an einer Schachtel-Rückwand angelenkten, als einstückiger Teil eines Zuschnitts ausgebildeten Deckel sowie einem Kragen mit Kragen-Vorderwand und Kragen-Seitenwänden, wobei eine untere Deckel-Schlleßkante als Faltkante zwischen einer Deckel-Vorderwand und einem an deren Innenseite anliegenden Deckel-Innenlappen ausgebildet ist und bei geschlossenem Deckel mit Abstand einer Gegenschließkante einer Schachtel-Vorderwand gegenüberliegt unter Bildung einer Öffnung zur leichteren Handhabbarkeit beim Öffnen mit freiliegendem Bereich der Kragen-Vorderwand. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindungen ein Zuschnitt für die Herstellung derartiger Klappschachteln (bekannt aus WO-A-96 09230 ).The invention relates to a folding box for cigarettes or the like, consisting of a box part and hinged to a box rear wall, formed as a one-piece part of a blank lid and a collar with collar front wall and collar side walls, wherein a lower lid Schlleßkante as folding edge is formed between a lid front wall and an inner lid resting against the inner side thereof and, with the lid closed, at a distance opposite a counter-closing edge of a box front wall, forming an opening for easier handling when opening with exposed area of the collar front wall. Furthermore, the invention relates to a blank for the production of such folding boxes (known from WO-A-96 09230 ).

Bekannt sind bereits Klappschachteln für Zigaretten, die an der Vorderseite eine Öffnung ("Fenster") aufweisen. Diese wird dadurch gebildet, dass eine schräg verlaufende (untere) Schließkante der Deckel-Vorderwand mit Abstand von einer ebenfalls schräg verlaufenden (oberen) Schließkante des Schachtelteils verläuft. Die schräg gerichtete Öffnung ist durch die parallel verlaufenden Schließkanten begrenzt. Form und Größe der Öffnung bei dieser bekannten Klappschachtel erleichtern nicht deren Handhabung, nämlich den Öffnungsvorgang. Darüber hinaus ist die Herstellung der Klappschachtel auf herkömmlichen Verpackungsmaschinen wegen der trapezförmigen Ausgestaltung der Deckel-Vorderwand erschwert ( WO-A-96 09230 ).Folding boxes for cigarettes are already known which have an opening ("window") at the front. This is formed by an obliquely extending (lower) closing edge of the lid front wall extending at a distance from a likewise oblique (upper) closing edge of the box part. The obliquely directed opening is limited by the parallel closing edges. Shape and size of the opening in this known folding box do not facilitate their handling, namely the opening process. In addition, the production of the folding box on conventional packaging machines is difficult because of the trapezoidal design of the lid front wall ( WO-A-96 09230 ).

Bekannt ist weiterhin eine Klappschachtel für die Aufnahme (einzelner) Teebeutel (siehe GB-A-2 229 996 ). Diese Packung ist vor Ingebrauchnahme allseitig geschlossen. Eine durch parallele Perforationslinien an der Frontseite gebildete Öffnungslasche wird bei erstmaliger Ingebrauchnahme der Packung durch Abtrennen entfernt, um den Deckel zu öffnen. Es entsteht so eine frontseitige Öffnung, die durch eine unregelmäßige Kontur infolge der Perforationslinien begrenzt ist.Also known is a folding box for receiving (individual) tea bags (see GB-A-2 229 996 ). This pack is closed on all sides before use. A Opening tab formed by parallel perforation lines on the front side is removed by first use of the pack by disconnecting to open the lid. This creates a front opening, which is limited by an irregular contour due to the perforation lines.

Eine weitere Klappschachtel ist aus der älteren, nicht vorveröffentlichten EP 1 174 364 A1 bekannt. Bei dieser Zigarettenpackung ist der Kragen einstückig mit der Schachtel-Vorderwand verbunden. Eine Z-förmige Faltung von Verbindungslaschen zwischen Kragen-Vorderwand und Kragen führt zu der Bildung einer Öffnung im Bereich der Schachtel-Vorderwand. Die Öffnung ist einerseits durch eine zwischen einer Faltlasche des Kragens und der Schachtel-Vorderwand gebildeten Faltkante und andererseits bei geschlossenem Deckel durch die Deckel-Vorderwand begrenzt. Die Öffnung hat eine rechteckige Form. Aufbau und vor allem Fertigung einer derartigen Klappschachtel sind aufgrund der Verbindung zwischen Kragen und Schachtel-Vorderwand aufwändig.Another folding box is from the older, not pre-published EP 1 174 364 A1 known. In this cigarette pack, the collar is integrally connected to the box front wall. A Z-shaped folding of connecting tabs between the collar front wall and collar results in the formation of an opening in the area of the box front wall. The opening is bounded on the one hand by a folding edge formed between a folding tab of the collar and the box front wall and on the other hand with the lid closed by the lid front wall. The opening has a rectangular shape. Construction and especially production of such a folding box are complex due to the connection between the collar and box front wall.

Bei einer Klappschachtel in der Ausführung mit "Kopffaltung" ist zur Verstärkung einer einlagigen Deckel-Vorderwand ein Innenlappen aus einem oberen Bereich der Schachtel-Vorderwand gebildet. Dieser über Stanzlinien mit Restverbindung von der Schachtel-Vorderwand abtrennbare Innenlappen ist gegen die Innenseite der Deckel-Vorderwand gefaltet und mit dieser verbunden. Im oberen Bereich der Schachtel-Vorderwand entsteht dadurch eine Ausnehmung, die durch eine passende Prägung in einer Kragen-Vorderwand formschlüssig ausgefüllt ist ( DE 37 13 612 A1 ).In a hinged box in the "head folding" embodiment, an inner tab is formed from an upper portion of the box front wall to reinforce a single-layer lid front wall. This detachable via punch lines with residual connection of the box front wall inner flap is folded against the inside of the lid front wall and connected thereto. In the upper region of the box front wall, this creates a recess which is positively filled by a suitable embossing in a collar front wall ( DE 37 13 612 A1 ).

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, Klappschachteln der eingangs genannten Art und deren Zuschnitte weiterzuentwickeln und zu verbessern, derart, dass eine erleichterte Handhabung der Klappschachtel bei dem für Zigarettenpackungen üblichen mehrmaligen öffnen gegeben und darüber hinaus die Fertigung der Packung auf konventionellen Verpackungsmaschinen erhalten bleibt.The invention has the object of developing hinged boxes of the type mentioned and their blanks and to improve, such that easier handling of the folding box in the usual cigarette packs open multiple given and beyond the production of the package is maintained on conventional packaging machines.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist die erfindungsgemäße Klappschachtel durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gekennzeichnet:To solve this problem, the folding box according to the invention is characterized by the features of claim 1:

Die erfindungsgemäße Klappschachtel zeichnet sich durch einen in üblicher Weise ausgebildeten Deckel aus. Insbesondere ist ein Deckel-Innenlappen vorhanden, der entlang einer quergerichteten Faltlinie mit der Deckel-Vorderwand verbunden ist. Darüber hinaus weist die Klappschachtel an der Frontseite eine Öffnung auf, deren Gestaltung an die erwünschte leichtere Handhabbarkeit beim (einhändigen) Öffnen angepasst ist.The folding box according to the invention is characterized by a lid formed in the usual way. In particular, there is a lid inner tab connected to the lid front wall along a transverse fold line. In addition, the hinged box on the front side an opening whose design is adapted to the desired ease of handling when (one-handed) opening.

Die Kontur der als obere Begrenzung der Schachtel-Vorderwand wirkenden Schließkante bzw. Gegenschließkante ist grundsätzlich abweichend von der geradlinig, quer verlaufenden Deckel-Schließkante, nämlich insbesondere wellenförmig, Zick-Zack-förmig oder V-förmig.The contour of the upper edge of the box front wall acting closing edge or Gegenschließkante is fundamentally different from the rectilinear, transverse lid closing edge, namely in particular wave-shaped, zig-zag or V-shaped.

Der erfindungsgemäße Zuschnitt für die Fertigung einer derartigen Packung ist an die Kontur der unteren, schachtelseitigen Gegenschließkante angepasst.The blank according to the invention for the production of such a package is adapted to the contour of the lower, box-side counterclosing edge.

Weitere Einzelheiten über die Gestaltung der Klappschachteln und der Zuschnitte werden nachfolgend anhand von in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine Klappschachtel in Vorderansicht bei geschlossenem Deckel,
Fig. 2
die Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Darstellung bei geöffnetem Deckel,
Fig. 3
einen ausgebreiteten, ungefalteten Zuschnitt für eine Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
ein anderes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Klappschachtel in einer Darstellung entsprechend Fig. 1,
Fig. 5
die Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 4 in perspektivischer Darstellung bei geöffnetem Deckel,
Fig. 6
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer geschlossenen Klappschachtel in Vorderansicht,
Fig. 7
die Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 6 in perspektivischer Darstellung bei geöffnetem Deckel,
Fig. 8
ein dritter Ausführungsbeispiel einer Klappschachtel in Frontansicht,
Fig. 9
die Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 8 in perspektivischer Darstellung bei geöffnetem Deckel,
Fig. 10
einen ausgebreiteten Zuschnitt der Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 8 und Fig. 9,
Fig. 11
einen ausgebreiteten Zuschnitt eines Kragens für eine Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 8 und Fig. 9.
Further details about the design of the folding boxes and the blanks are explained below with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1
a folding box in front view with lid closed,
Fig. 2
the folding box of FIG. 1 in a perspective view with the lid open,
Fig. 3
a spread, unfolded blank for a folding box according to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2,
Fig. 4
another embodiment of a Folding box in a representation corresponding to FIG. 1,
Fig. 5
the folding box of FIG. 4 in a perspective view with the lid open,
Fig. 6
another embodiment of a closed folding box in front view,
Fig. 7
the folding box according to FIG. 6 in a perspective view with the lid open,
Fig. 8
A third embodiment of a folding box in front view,
Fig. 9
the folding box of FIG. 8 in a perspective view with the lid open,
Fig. 10
a spread-out blank of the folding box according to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9,
Fig. 11
a spread-out blank of a collar for a folding box according to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9.

Klappschachteln bestehen aus einem (unteren) Schachtelteil 10 und einem mit diesem verbundenen (oberen) Deckel 11. Schachtelteil 10 und Deckel 11 sind im Bereich einer Schachtel-Rückwand 12 einerseits und einer Deckel-Rückwand 13 andererseits über ein quer gerichtetes Gelenk 14 miteinander verbunden. Der Schachtelteil 10 besteht weiterhin aus einer Schachtel-Vorderwand 15 und Schachtel-Seitenwänden 16, 17. Unterer Abschluß des Schachtelteils 10 ist eine Bodenwand 18.Box boxes consist of a (lower) box part 10 and an associated (upper) lid 11. Box part 10 and lid 11 are connected in the region of a box rear wall 12 on the one hand and a lid rear wall 13 on the other hand via a transversely directed hinge 14. The box part 10 further consists of a box front wall 15 and box side walls 16, 17. Lower closure of the box part 10 is a bottom wall 18th

Analog hierzu besteht der Deckel 11 aus Deckel-Vorderwand 19, Deckel-Seitenwänden 20, 21 und einer Stirnwand 22.Similarly, the lid 11 consists of lid front wall 19, lid side walls 20, 21 and an end wall 22nd

Die Schachtel-Seitenwände 16, 17 und entsprechend die Deckel-Seitenwände 20, 21 bestehen aus einander ganz oder teilweise überdeckenden Seitenlappen 23, 24 bzw. aus Deckel-Seitenlappen 25, 26. Einander zugeordnete Seitenlappen sind durch Klebung miteinander verbunden. Weiterhin ist bei den meisten Ausführungsbeispielen von Klappschachteln ein Deckel-Innenlappen 27 vorgesehen. Dieser ist mit einem freien Rand der Deckel-Vorderwand 19 verbunden und gegen die Innenseite derselben umgefaltet sowie an dieser befestigt.The box side walls 16, 17 and, correspondingly, the lid side walls 20, 21 are composed of side flaps 23, 24 which overlap each other in whole or in part, or cover side flaps 25, 26. Adjacent side flaps are joined together by gluing. Furthermore, in most embodiments of folding boxes, a lid inner tab 27 is provided. This is connected to a free edge of the lid front wall 19 and folded against the inside thereof and attached thereto.

Zu einer klassisch aufgebauten Klappschachtel gehört weiterhin ein Kragen 28. Dieser besteht aus einem separaten Zuschnitt. Der Kragen 28 besteht aus Kragen-Vorderwand 29 und Kragen-Seitenwänden 30, 31. Im Bereich der Kragen-Vorderwand 29 befindet sich eine nach oben offene Ausnehmung 32. Diese ist von einer annähernd U-förmigen Kragenkante 33 begrenzt.A classically constructed folding box also includes a collar 28. This consists of a separate blank. The collar 28 consists of collar front wall 29 and collar side walls 30, 31. In the region of the collar front wall 29 is an upwardly open recess 32. This is bounded by an approximately U-shaped collar edge 33.

Eine Besonderheit der vorliegenden Klappschachteln ist die Gestaltung von Schließkanten des Schachtelteils 10 einerseits und des Deckels 11 andererseits. Die Deckel-Vorderwand 19 bildet mit ihrem unteren Rand eine Deckel-Schließkante 34. Diese wird bei Vorhandensein eines Deckel-Innenlappens 27 (z.B. Fig. 1, Fig. 2) durch eine Faltkante des Deckel-Innenlappens 27 und der Deckel-Vorderwand 19 gebildet.A special feature of the present folding boxes is the design of closing edges of the box part 10 on the one hand and the lid 11 on the other. The lid front wall 19 forms with its lower edge a lid closing edge 34. This is formed in the presence of a lid inner tab 27 (eg, Fig. 1, Fig. 2) by a folding edge of the lid inner flap 27 and the lid front wall 19 ,

Bei herkömmlichen Klappschachteln liegt die Deckel-Schließkante 34 bei geschlossenem Deckel 11 an einer Gegenschließkante 35 an, die durch einen oberen Rand der Schachtel-Vorderwand 15 gebildet ist. Die vorliegenden Klappschachteln sind so ausgebildet, dass die Deckel-Schließkante 34 nur in Teilbereichen an der Gegenschließkante 35 anliegt oder über die volle Breite mit einem ggf. veränderlichen Abstand von der Gegenschließkante 35 verläuft.In conventional folding cartons, the lid closing edge 34 abuts when the lid 11 is closed against a counter-closing edge 35, which is formed by an upper edge of the box front wall 15. The present folding boxes are formed so that the lid closing edge 34 rests only in partial areas on the Gegenschließkante 35 or extends over the full width with a possibly variable distance from the Gegenschließkante 35.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 bis 3 ist die Deckel-Schließkante 34 horizontal bzw. quer gerichtet unter einem rechten Winkel zu aufrechten Packungskanten 36.In the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3, the lid closing edge 34 is directed horizontally or transversely at a right angle to upright packing edges 36.

Die Gegenschließkante 35 des Schachtelteils 10 hat eine abweichende Kontur, ist V-förmig ausgebildet, nämlich mit zwei unter einem stumpfen Winkel zueinander verlaufenden Kantenschenkeln 37, 38. Diese laufen im vorliegenden Falle mittig in einer Erhöhung bzw. Spitze 39 zusammen. Die Gegenschließkante 35 ist insgesamt in einem deutlichen Abstand von der Deckel-Schließkante 34 angeordnet, derart, dass ein sich über die volle Breite der Packungsvorderseite erstreckender Spalt 40 gebildet ist. In diesem Bereich ist bei geschlossener Packung (Fig. 1) ein Teilbereich der Kragen-Vorderwand 29 sichtbar, und zwar in einer durch die Gestalt der Schließkanten bestimmten geometrischen Form. Mindestens in diesem Bereich kann die Kragen-Vorderwand 29 dekorative oder informative Bedruckungen aufweisen.The Gegenschließkante 35 of the box part 10 has a different contour, is V-shaped, namely with two at an obtuse angle to each other extending edge legs 37, 38. These run in the present case in the middle in an increase or peak 39 together. The counter-closing edge 35 is arranged overall at a considerable distance from the lid closing edge 34, such that a gap 40 extending over the full width of the package front side is formed. In this area, when the package is closed (FIG. 1), a partial region of the collar front wall 29 is visible, namely in a geometric shape determined by the shape of the closing edges. At least in this area, the collar front wall 29 may have decorative or informative imprints.

Auch im Bereich der Packungsseitenwände sind Schließkanten gebildet, und zwar in schräg zur Packungsrückseite ansteigender Gestalt. Es handelt sich dabei um Schrägkanten 41 als untere Begrenzung der Deckel-Seitenwände 20, 21 sowie um entsprechend angeordnete Schrägkanten 42 als obere Begrenzung der Schachtel-Seitenwände 16, 17. Die Schrägkanten 41, 42 liegen bei geschlossenem Deckel 11 aneinander.Closing edges are also formed in the area of the packing sidewalls, in an inclined manner to the pack rear side. These are inclined edges 41 as the lower boundary of the lid side walls 20, 21 and correspondingly arranged inclined edges 42 as the upper boundary of the box side walls 16, 17. The beveled edges 41, 42 are closed with the lid 11 together.

Der Zuschnitt (Fig. 3) für eine so ausgebildete Packung ist entsprechend gestaltet. Die Schachtel-Vorderwand 15 ist am freien Ende des Zuschnitts durch die abgewinkelte Gegenschließkante 35 begrenzt. Diese geht im Bereich der Packungskanten 36 über in eine in Richtung der Packungskanten 36 verlaufende Längskante 43. An diese schließt die jeweilige Schrägkante 42 des äußeren Seitenlappens 24 an.The blank (Figure 3) for a thus formed package is designed accordingly. The box front wall 15 is bounded by the angled counter-closing edge 35 at the free end of the blank. In the area of the packing edges 36, this passes over into a longitudinal edge 43 extending in the direction of the packing edges 36. The respective inclined edge 42 of the outer side flap 24 adjoins this.

Der Kragen bzw. die Kragen-Vorderwand 29 ist an die Kontur der Gegenschließkante 35 angepaßt, nämlich ebenfalls winkelförmig gestaltet, so dass Bereiche der Kragenkante 33 etwa parallel zur Gegenschließkante 35 verlaufen.The collar or the collar front wall 29 is adapted to the contour of the counter-closing edge 35, namely also designed angular, so that areas of the collar edge 33 extend approximately parallel to the counter-closing edge 35.

Die Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 4 und Fig. 5 entspricht im grundsätzlichen Aufbau ebenfalls einer herkömmlichen Klappschachtel. Die Deckel-Schließkante 34 ist, wie bei dem vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispiel, geradlinig gestaltet und verläuft quer zu den rechtwinkligen Packungskanten 36.The folding box according to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 In the basic structure also corresponds to a conventional folding box. The lid closing edge 34 is, as in the previous embodiment, rectilinear and extends transversely to the rectangular packing edges 36th

In besonderer Weise ausgebildet ist die Gegenschließkante 35 als obere Begrenzung der Schachtel-Vorderwand 15. Im mittleren Bereich der Schachtel-Vorderwand 15 ist eine Vertiefung 44 gebildet. Diese ist durch einen kreisförmigen bzw. teilkreisförmigen Abschnitt 45 der Gegenschließkante 35 begrenzt. Bei geschlossener Klappschachtel (Fig. 4) ist auf der Vorderseite ein annähernd kreisflächenförmiges Sichtfeld der Kragen-Vorderwand 29 erkennbar. Dieses ist begrenzt einerseits durch den Abschnitt 45 der Gegenschließkante 35 und zum anderen durch die quer verlaufende Deckel-Schließkante 34.The counter-closing edge 35 is designed in a special way as the upper boundary of the box front wall 15. A recess 44 is formed in the middle area of the box front wall 15. This is limited by a circular or part-circular portion 45 of the Gegenschließkante 35. When the folding box is closed (FIG. 4), an approximately circular area of view of the collar front wall 29 can be seen on the front side. This is limited on the one hand by the portion 45 of the Gegenschließkante 35 and the other by the transverse cover-closing edge 34th

Der Kragen 28 ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel in herkömmlicher Weise ausgebildet. Auch der Zuschnitt für diese Packung entspricht im Prinzip einem herkömmlichen Zuschnitt für diesen Packungstyp, wobei lediglich im Bereich der Schachtel-Vorderwand 15 die Vertiefung 44 durch entsprechende Stanzung gebildet ist.The collar 28 is formed in this embodiment in a conventional manner. Also, the blank for this pack corresponds in principle to a conventional blank for this type of package, wherein only in the area of the box front wall 15, the recess 44 is formed by appropriate punching.

Bei der Klappschachtel gemäß Fig. 6 und Fig. 7 ist die Gegenschließkante 35 der Schachtel-Vorderwand 15 wellenförmig ausgebildet mit zwei seitlichen Vertiefungen 52, 53 und einer mittleren bzw. mittig angeordneten bogenförmigen Erhöhung 54. Die quer gerichtete, geradlinige Deckel-Schließkante 34 liegt in Schließstellung (Fig. 6) an der Erhöhung 54 der Gegenschließkante 35 an. Es entstehen dadurch zwei seitliche Sichtfelder 55, 56, in deren Bereich die Kragen-Vorderwand 29 erkennbar ist.In the folding box according to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the counter-closing edge 35 of the box front wall 15 is wave-shaped with two lateral depressions 52, 53 and a central or centrally arranged arcuate elevation 54. The transversely directed, linear lid-closing edge 34 lies in the closed position (FIG. 6) on the elevation 54 of the counter-closing edge 35. This results in two lateral fields of view 55, 56, in the region of the collar front wall 29 can be seen.

Die beschriebene Gestaltung der Schließkanten findet Anwendung bei einer Klappschachtel mit Rundkanten, also mit aufrechten Packungskanten 36, die einen abgerundeten, kreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen, entsprechend den Abmessungen einer Zigarette. Die Gegenschließkante 35 erstreckt sich dabei bis in den Bereich der Rundkanten bzw. bis zu einer den Schachtel-Seitenwänden 16, 17 zugekehrten Begrenzung der Rundkanten (Fig. 7). Die Gegenschließkante 35 bildet hier Rundungen 57, an die aufrechte Längskanten 43 anschließen.The described design of the closing edges is used in a folding box with round edges, ie with upright packing edges 36, which have a rounded, circular cross-section, corresponding to the dimensions of a cigarette. The counter-closing edge 35 extends up to the region of the round edges or up to a box side walls 16, 17 facing the boundary of the circular edges (Fig. 7). The counter-closing edge 35 forms here curves 57, connect to the upright longitudinal edges 43.

Der Kragen 28 ist entsprechend ausgebildet, nämlich mit einer wellenförmig verlaufenden Kragenkante 33. Die Kontur ist der Gestaltung der Gegenschließkante 35 angepaßt, also mit einer mittigen, wellenförmigen Erhöhung.The collar 28 is formed accordingly, namely with a wave-shaped collar edge 33. The contour of the design of the Gegenschließkante 35 adapted, ie with a central, wave-shaped elevation.

Fig. 8 bis Fig. 11 befassen sich mit Einzelheiten einer Klappschachtel, die für runde oder abgeschrägte Packungskanten 36 geeignet ist, im vorliegenden Falle aber konventionelle Packungskanten 36 mit rechtwinkligem Querschnitt aufweist. Deckel-Schließkante 34 und Gegenschließkante 35 liegen in einem Teilbereich aneinander bzw. einander unmittelbar gegenüber. In einem anderen Teilbereich der Packungsbreite verlaufen die Schließkanten 34, 35 in einem Abstand voneinander, so dass eine Lücke bzw. ein Spalt 40 entsteht, der sich nur über einen Teilbereich der Frontseite der Klappschachtel erstreckt.Figures 8 to 11 are concerned with details of a hinged box suitable for round or beveled packing edges 36, but in the present case have conventional packing edges 36 of rectangular cross-section. Lid-closing edge 34 and counter-closing edge 35 are in a partial area to each other or each other directly opposite. In another partial region of the package width, the closing edges 34, 35 extend at a distance from one another, so that a gap or gap 40 is created which extends only over a partial region of the front side of the folding box.

Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Deckel insgesamt in herkömmlicher Weise ausgebildet, nämlich mit (rechteckigem) Deckel-Innenlappen 27 und quer zu den Packungskanten 36 gerichteter, geradliniger Deckel-Schließkante 34. Auch die Gegenschließkante 35 besteht hier ausschließlich aus geradlinigen Teilkanten, die parallel zu der Deckel-Schließkante 34 verlaufen. Es handelt sich dabei um eine erste, randseitige (links) verlaufende Teilkante 70. Diese verläuft mit einem Abstand von der Deckel-Schließkante 34. Eine Übergangskante 71 schließt etwa mittig an die Teilkante 70 an mit einem schrägen Verlauf bis zu einer zweiten Teilkante 72. Diese erstreckt sich in einem anderen (rechten) Teilbereich der Packungsfrontseite, und zwar parallel zur Teilkante 70, jedoch versetzt, derart, dass in diesem Bereich Deckel-Schließkante 34 und Gegenschließkante 35 bei geschlossenem Deckel 11 aneinander liegen. Der so gebildete Spalt 40 erstreckt sich über einen Teilbereich der Frontseite, nämlich etwa bis zur Mitte.In the embodiment shown, the lid is generally formed in a conventional manner, namely with (rectangular) lid inner tabs 27 and directed transversely to the packing edge 36, rectilinear lid closing edge 34. The counter-closing edge 35 consists here exclusively of rectilinear edge portions, parallel to the lid closing edge 34 extend. This is a first, edge-side (left) extending sub-edge 70. This extends at a distance from the lid closing edge 34. A transition edge 71 connects approximately centrally to the sub-edge 70 with an oblique course up to a second sub-edge 72nd This extends in another (right) portion of the package front side, parallel to the sub-edge 70, but offset, such that in this area cover closing edge 34 and counter closing edge 35 with the lid 11 closed together. The gap 40 thus formed extends over a partial region of the front side, namely approximately to the middle.

Im Bereich der Schachtel-Seitenwand 16 geht die Teilkante 70 mit einer Anschlußkante 73 über in die Schrägkante 42 des Seitenlappens 24. Die Anschlußkante 73 erstreckt sich in der betreffenden Packungskante 36. An der gegenüberliegenden Seite geht die Teilkante 72 in herkömmlicher Weise direkt über in die entsprechende Schrägkante 42.In the area of the box side wall 16, the sub-edge 70 merges with a connecting edge 73 into the oblique edge 42 of the side flap 24. The connecting edge 73 extends in the respective packing edge 36. On the opposite side of the sub-edge 72 is in a conventional manner directly into the corresponding inclined edge 42.

In besonderer Weise ist auch der Kragen 28 gestaltet, nämlich unter Anpassung an die Kontur der Gegenschließkante 35. Danach besteht die Kragenkante 33 aus zwei gegeneinander versetzten Teilkanten und einer Übergangskante, im wesentlichen parallel zur Kontur der Gegenschließkante 35. Zur erleichterten Entnahme von Zigaretten ist die Ausnehmung 32 im Bereich der Kragen-Vorderwand 29 so gestaltet, dass seitlich (links) eine Vertiefung 74 gebildet ist, die einen größeren Bereich der Zigaretten freigibt bei geöffnetem Deckel 11.In a special way, the collar 28 is designed, namely adapting to the contour of the Gegenschließkante 35. Thereafter, the collar edge 33 consists of two mutually offset partial edges and a transitional edge, substantially parallel to the contour of the Gegenschließkante 35. To facilitate removal of cigarettes is Recess 32 in the region of the collar front wall 29 designed so that laterally (left) a recess 74 is formed, which releases a larger portion of the cigarette with the lid 11 open.

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  1. Box with a hinged lid, for cigarettes or the like, comprising a box part (10) and a lid (11) hinged on a box rear wall (12) as well as a collar (28) with a collar front wall (29) and collar side walls (30, 31), a lower lid closing edge (34) being formed as a folding edge between a lid front wall (19) and a lid inner tab (27) resting on the inner side thereof and, when the lid (11) is closed, lying opposite and at a distance from an opposing closing edge (35) of a box front wall (15), forming an opening, for easier handling of the pack when being opened, with an exposed region of the collar front wall (29), characterized by the following features:
    a) the lid closing edge (34) has a continuously rectilinear course oriented transversely with respect to upright pack edges (36),
    b) the opposing closing edge (35) has a course which differs from the lid closing edge (34), specifically a curved or angled course, such that lid closing edge (34) and opposing closing edge (35) in the region of the opening are at a distance from each other which is non-uniform, specifically changing over the width of the opening,
    c) the opposing closing edge (35) is formed by an upper edge of the single-layer box front wall (15),
    d) the collar front wall (29) extends in the region of the opening in a continuous plane defined by the inner side of the box front wall (15).
  2. Box with a hinged lid according to Claim 1, characterized in that the lower opposing closing edge (35) is designed to be wavy, zigzag-shaped or V-shaped with at least two rectilinear edge limbs (37, 38) arranged at an obtuse angle in relation to each other.
  3. Box with a hinged lid according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the opposing closing edge (35) has a projection oriented towards the lid (11), in particular a roof-shaped, trapezoidal, wavy or curved elevation (54), and in that, in the closed position of the lid (11), the transversely oriented, rectilinear lid closing edge (34) rests on the elevation (54).
  4. Box with a hinged lid according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized by the following features:
    a) in the closed position of the lid (11), the lid closing edge (34) and opposing closing edge (35) are located in an off-centre subregion corresponding to approximately half the width of the box front wall (15) and lid front wall (19),
    b) in another subregion, lid closing edge (34) and opposing closing edge (35) are located at a distance from each other, forming an opening.
  5. Box with a hinged lid according to Claim 4 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the opposing closing edge (35) comprises two parallel part edges (70, 72) which are offset vertically in relation to each other and are connected to each other by a transition edge (71), the higher part edge (72) resting on the lid closing edge (34) in the closed position of the lid (11), while, in a lateral region, an opening or a gap (14) is formed between the lid closing edge (34) and the part edge (70).
  6. Box with a hinged lid according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the opposing closing edge (35) comprises two edge sections (67, 68) which are curved downwards and run together in a downwardly oriented, preferably central point (69).
  7. Box with a hinged lid according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized by following features:
    a) in a preferably central region, the opposing closing edge (35) forms a depression (44), in particular by means of a section (45) which runs in a curved shape or a part-circular shape,
    b) outside the region of the depression (44), the opposing closing edge (35) runs rectilinearly, in particular at right angles transversely with respect to the pack edges (36),
    c) the correspondingly formed rectilinear lid closing edge (34) rests on the opposing closing edge (35) outside the depression (44).
  8. Box with a hinged lid according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that, with regard to the shaping of a cut-out (32), the collar (28) is matched to the contour of the opposing closing edge (35), in particular in such a way that at least one subregion of a collar edge (33) runs parallel to a subregion of the opposing closing edge (35) in order to delimit the cut-out (32).
  9. Blank for the production of boxes with hinged lids according to one or more of Claims 1 to 8, characterized by the following features:
    a) box front wall (15), bottom wall (18), box rear wall (12), lid rear wall (13), front wall (22), lid front wall (19) and lid inner tabs (27) are regions which follow one another to form box part (10) and lid (11),
    b) inner side tabs (23) are connected to the box rear wall (12) on both sides, and outer side tabs (24) are connected to the box front wall (15) on both sides,
    c) at least in one subregion, a free edge of the box front wall (15) is designed to be wavy, curved or zigzag-shaped with at least two edge sections (68) arranged at an angle to each other,
    d) a continuous, rectilinear folding edge runs between lid front wall (19) and lid inner tab (27).
  10. Blank according to Claim 9, characterized in that, for the production of boxes with hinged lids with round pack edges, the opposing closing edge (35) is led with a curved course from edge sections (58, 59) into the region of rounded portions (57) and extends over the full width of the rounded portions, and in that the edge sections (58, 59) merge with no offset into oblique edges (42).
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