EP1173371A1 - Unitary package for cigarettes - Google Patents

Unitary package for cigarettes

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EP1173371A1
EP1173371A1 EP00906337A EP00906337A EP1173371A1 EP 1173371 A1 EP1173371 A1 EP 1173371A1 EP 00906337 A EP00906337 A EP 00906337A EP 00906337 A EP00906337 A EP 00906337A EP 1173371 A1 EP1173371 A1 EP 1173371A1
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front wall
cigarette
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Heinz Focke
Johann Köster
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Focke and Co GmbH and Co KG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1072—Bundle of cigarette packs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4204—Inspection openings or windows

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  • the invention relates to a pack for cigarettes - so-called cigarette rod -, in which a group of cigarette packs is surrounded by a pack cut from (thin) cardboard, paper or film to form a large front wall and rear wall as well as side walls and end walls.
  • Such packs of cigarettes usually consist of ten cigarette packs, which are predominantly arranged in two rows.
  • the cigarette packs are arranged in such a way that they lie against one another with a large front and back.
  • the package cut completely surrounds the group of cigarette packs.
  • the invention has for its object to improve such packs of packs for cigarettes in terms of design, in particular such that information about the content is conveyed.
  • the container pack according to the invention is characterized in that a recess is formed in the region of the front wall and / or the rear wall and / or the side walls - window - through which at least one full width cigarette pack and / or one Front or bottom side is visible.
  • the window which is preferably arranged according to the invention in the region of the front wall of the container blank, therefore gives a clear view of the contents, in particular the front of at least one cigarette packet.
  • the window is preferably dimensioned such that the characteristic areas of the centrally positioned cigarette pack are recognizable from the outside, so that in particular the design of the pack is also recognizable.
  • the window In the case of cigarette packs of the hinged-box / hinge-lid type, a (smaller) area of the front of a lid and a (larger) area of a box part can be seen, the window preferably extending over the width a pack and extends over about half the width of the adjacent packs.
  • the window is preferably covered.
  • a film cut is provided on the inside of the pack cut in the area of the window, which ensures a closed pack pack also in the area of the window.
  • the window can be designed with regard to the contour so that it conveys information about the content, that is to say about the brand or design of the cigarette pack.
  • 1 is a container pack for cigarettes in perspective view
  • FIG. 4 shows a detail corresponding to FIG. 3 of another exemplary embodiment
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 shows a spread blank for a pack of containers according to FIGS. 1 to 3,
  • FIG. 6 shows a front view of a pack of containers with a special design of a window
  • FIG. 7 shows a representation corresponding to FIG. 6 for a further embodiment of the pack.
  • a pack group 10 of usually ten cigarette packs 11 is positioned as the contents of the pack in two pack rows 12, 13. The relative position is selected such that the cigarette packs of the two pack rows 12, 13 lie against one another with a front side 14 and a rear side 15.
  • the pack group 10 is surrounded by a pack blank 16 to form the pack.
  • This can consist of suitable packaging material, such as paper or film.
  • the container blank 16 consists of (thin) cardboard.
  • the package blank 16 surrounds the pack group 10 on all sides.
  • the container blank 16 accordingly forms a large front wall 17, a correspondingly large rear wall 18, narrower, elongated side walls 19, 20 and end walls 21, 22.
  • the latter consist of specially designed end wall tabs, namely inner tabs 23, 24 and an outer cover tab 25, which connects to the free, narrow sides of the front wall 17.
  • the rear wall 18 is also provided with a connecting strip 26 which is connected to an inner edge strip of the side wall 19 by gluing.
  • At least one large wall of the container blank 16, namely in particular the front wall 17, is provided with a window 27. It is a recess or punched out, which is positioned centrally in the rectangular front wall 17.
  • the window 27 is elongated in accordance with the geometrical shape of the front wall 17.
  • the window 27 is designed in a parallel ogram shape, namely with two parallel longitudinal edges 28 and obliquely oriented, also parallel Cross edges 29.
  • the longitudinal edges 28 run parallel and preferably at equal distances from adjacent folded edges 30, 31 of the front wall 17.
  • the window 27 shows a part of the package contents, namely the package group 10, from the outside.
  • three middle, adjacent cigarette packs 11 can be seen, namely their front side 14.
  • the window 27 is positioned such that, in the case of cigarette packs 11 of the hinged box type, as shown in the drawings, a front section of a cover 32 and one Box part 1 s 33 are recognizable and thus the most important details for identifying the type of pack or the brand.
  • Lid 32 and box part 1 33 are limited in the mutually facing areas by a (lower) closing edge 34 of the cover and an (upper) counter-closing edge 35 of the box part 33.
  • the two closing edges 34, 35 are partially arranged at a distance from one another, so that an opening or a window is formed on the front, in the area of which an inside collar 36 is exposed, that is to say can be seen from the outside.
  • the design of the recess or the window of the individual folding box is complete through the window 27 with respect to a central cigarette pack 11 and partially, namely approximately half, with respect to neighboring cigarette packs 11. It can also be seen that, for example, the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 and 2 is hinged boxes with upright round edges 37, 38.
  • the window 27 can be open, particularly in the case of packagings with an outer covering 39 made of transparent film. If this is missing, the window 27 is expediently provided with a transparent inner cover, namely with a film cut 40 made of transparent material.
  • the foil feed Cut 40 is fastened all around with an edge area on the front wall 17, for example by gluing.
  • the window 27 can have different contours and dimensions, but the latter is dimensioned such that the dimensional stability of the pack is not impaired. 6 and 7, the geometric shape of the narrow, strip-shaped window 27 is adapted to the geometric shape of the front side 14 of the cigarette packet 11, namely to the shape of the recess or the window between the closing edges 34 and counter-closing edges 35. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the closing edge 34 is rectilinear and the counter-closing edge of the box part 1 s 33 is angled. The window 27 has a corresponding contour.
  • a field of view of the collar 36 delimited by the closing edges 34, 35 is specially designed. This shape can be found again in the window 27 of the package cut 16. The shape of the cigarette packet 11 can therefore be seen on the basis of the window 27 and thus by means of an external marking of the package cut 16.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a unitary package for cigarette packs (11) - a so-called cigarette carton. Said unitary package comprises a unitary package blank (16) that encloses a group of packs (10) and that has a front wall (17), a back wall (18), side walls (19, 20) and end walls (21, 22). The front wall (17) is provided with a window (27) through which parts of several packs can be seen from outside so that the content of the unitary package is easier to identify.

Description

Gebindepackung für Zigaretten Packaging for cigarettes
Beschrei bungDescription
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Gebindepackung für Zigaretten - sogenannte Zigarettenstange -, bei der eine Gruppe von Zigarettenpackungen von einem Gebindezuschnitt aus (dünnem) Karton, Papier oder Folie umgeben ist unter Bildung von großflächiger Vorderwand und Rückwand sowie von Seitenwänden und Stirnwänden.The invention relates to a pack for cigarettes - so-called cigarette rod -, in which a group of cigarette packs is surrounded by a pack cut from (thin) cardboard, paper or film to form a large front wall and rear wall as well as side walls and end walls.
Derartige Gebindepackungen für Zigaretten bestehen üblicherweise aus zehn Zigarettenpackungen, die vorwiegend in zwei Reihen angeordnet sind. Die Zigarettenpackungen sind dabei so an- geordnet, dass sie mit großflächiger Vorderseite und Rückseite aneinander liegen. Der Gebindezuschnitt umgibt die Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen vollständig.Such packs of cigarettes usually consist of ten cigarette packs, which are predominantly arranged in two rows. The cigarette packs are arranged in such a way that they lie against one another with a large front and back. The package cut completely surrounds the group of cigarette packs.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, derartige Gebinde- Packungen für Zigaretten hinsichtlich der Gestaltung zu verbessern, insbesondere derart, dass Informationen über den Inhalt vermittelt werden.The invention has for its object to improve such packs of packs for cigarettes in terms of design, in particular such that information about the content is conveyed.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist die erfindungsgemäße Gebinde- packung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Bereich der Vorderwand und/oder der Rückwand und/oder der Seitenwände eine Ausnehmung gebildet ist - Fenster -, durch das mindestens eine Zigarettenpackung in voller Breite der Vorderseite und/oder einer Stirnseite bzw. Bodenseite sichtbar ist.To achieve this object, the container pack according to the invention is characterized in that a recess is formed in the region of the front wall and / or the rear wall and / or the side walls - window - through which at least one full width cigarette pack and / or one Front or bottom side is visible.
Das erfindungsgemäß vorzugsweise im Bereich der Vorderwand des Gebindezuschnitts angeordnete Fenster gibt demnach den Blick frei auf den Inhalt, und zwar insbesondere auf die Vorderseite mindestens einer Zigarettenpackung. Das Fenster ist dabei vor- zugsweise so dimensioniert, dass die charakteristischen Bereiche der mittig positionierten Zigarettenpackung von außen erkennbar sind, so dass insbesondere auch die Gestaltung der Packung erkennbar ist. Bei Zigarettenpackungen des Typs Klapp- schachtel/Hinge-Lid ist ein (kleinerer) Bereich der Vorderseite eines Deckels und ein (größerer) Bereich eines Schachtel teil s erkennbar, wobei sich das Fenster vorzugsweise über die Breite einer Packung sowie etwa über die halbe Breite der jeweils zu dieser benachbarten Packungen erstreckt.The window, which is preferably arranged according to the invention in the region of the front wall of the container blank, therefore gives a clear view of the contents, in particular the front of at least one cigarette packet. The window is preferably dimensioned such that the characteristic areas of the centrally positioned cigarette pack are recognizable from the outside, so that in particular the design of the pack is also recognizable. In the case of cigarette packs of the hinged-box / hinge-lid type, a (smaller) area of the front of a lid and a (larger) area of a box part can be seen, the window preferably extending over the width a pack and extends over about half the width of the adjacent packs.
Das Fenster ist vorzugsweise abgedeckt. Bei Gebindepackungen ohne Außenumhüllung aus Folie ist innenseitig am Gebindezuschnitt im Bereich des Fensters ein Folienzuschnitt angebracht, der eine verschlossene Gebindepackung auch im Bereich des Fensters gewährleistet.The window is preferably covered. In the case of packs of packaging without an outer wrapping made of film, a film cut is provided on the inside of the pack cut in the area of the window, which ensures a closed pack pack also in the area of the window.
Gemäß einem weiteren Vorschlag der Erfindung kann das Fenster hinsichtlich der Kontur so ausgebildet sein, dass es eine Information über den Inhalt, also über die Marke bzw. Gestaltung der Zigarettenpackung vermittelt.According to a further proposal of the invention, the window can be designed with regard to the contour so that it conveys information about the content, that is to say about the brand or design of the cigarette pack.
Weitere Einzelheiten und Merkmale der Gebindepackung werden nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigt:Further details and features of the pack are explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments. It shows:
Fig. 1 eine Gebindepackung für Zigaretten in perspektivi scher Ansicht,1 is a container pack for cigarettes in perspective view,
Fig. die Packung gemäß Fig. 1 in Frontansicht,1 in front view,
Fig. eine Einzelheit der Packung gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 im Horizontal schnitt der Schnittebene III der Fig. 2, in vergrößertem Maßstab,1 and FIG. 2 in horizontal section of section plane III of FIG. 2, on an enlarged scale,
Fig. 4 eine Einzelheit entsprechend Fig. 3 eines anderen Ausführungsbei spiel s,4 shows a detail corresponding to FIG. 3 of another exemplary embodiment,
Fig. 5 einen ausgebreiteten Zuschnitt für eine Gebindepackung gemäß Fig. 1 bis Fig. 3,5 shows a spread blank for a pack of containers according to FIGS. 1 to 3,
Fig. 6 eine Vorderansicht einer Gebindepackung mit besonde- rer Gestaltung eines Fensters, Fig. 7 eine Darstellung entsprechend Fig. 6 für eine weitere Ausführungsform der Gebindepackung.6 shows a front view of a pack of containers with a special design of a window, FIG. 7 shows a representation corresponding to FIG. 6 for a further embodiment of the pack.
Es geht um die Gestaltung von Gebindepackungen für Zigaretten, sogenannte Zigarettenstangen. Eine Packungsgruppe 10 aus üblicherweise zehn Zigarettenpackungen 11 ist als Inhalt der Gebindepackung in zwei Packungsreihen 12, 13 positioniert. Die Rela- tivstellung ist so gewählt, dass die Zigarettenpackungen der beiden Packungsreihen 12, 13 mit einer Vorderseite 14 und einer Rückseite 15 aneinander liegen.It is about the design of packs for cigarettes, so-called cigarette sticks. A pack group 10 of usually ten cigarette packs 11 is positioned as the contents of the pack in two pack rows 12, 13. The relative position is selected such that the cigarette packs of the two pack rows 12, 13 lie against one another with a front side 14 and a rear side 15.
Die Packungsgruppe 10 ist zur Bildung der Gebindepackung von einem Gebindezuschnitt 16 umgeben. Dieser kann aus geeignetem Verpackungsmaterial bestehen, wie Papier oder Folie. Bei den in den Zeichnungen dargestellten, bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispielen besteht der Gebindezuschnitt 16 aus (dünnem) Karton.The pack group 10 is surrounded by a pack blank 16 to form the pack. This can consist of suitable packaging material, such as paper or film. In the preferred exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings, the container blank 16 consists of (thin) cardboard.
Der Gebindezuschnitt 16 umgibt die Packungsgruppe 10 allseitig. Der Gebindezuschnitt 16 bildet demnach eine großflächige Vor- derwand 17, eine entsprechend großflächige Rückwand 18, schmalere, langgestreckte Seitenwände 19, 20 und Stirnwände 21, 22. Letztere bestehen aus besonders ausgebildeten Stirnwandlappen, und zwar Innenlappen 23, 24 und einem äußeren Decklappen 25, der jeweils an die freien, schmalen Seiten der Vorderwand 17 anschließt. Die Rückwand 18 ist darüber hinaus mit einem Verbindungsstreifen 26 versehen, der mit einem innenseitigen Randstreifen der Seitenwand 19 durch Klebung verbunden ist.The package blank 16 surrounds the pack group 10 on all sides. The container blank 16 accordingly forms a large front wall 17, a correspondingly large rear wall 18, narrower, elongated side walls 19, 20 and end walls 21, 22. The latter consist of specially designed end wall tabs, namely inner tabs 23, 24 and an outer cover tab 25, which connects to the free, narrow sides of the front wall 17. The rear wall 18 is also provided with a connecting strip 26 which is connected to an inner edge strip of the side wall 19 by gluing.
Mindestens eine großflächige Wand des Gebindezuschnitts 16, nämlich insbesondere die Vorderwand 17, ist mit einem Fenster 27 versehen. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Ausnehmung bzw. Ausstanzung, die mittig in der rechteckigen Vorderwand 17 positioniert ist. Das Fenster 27 ist länglich ausgebildet entsprechend der geometrischen Gestalt der Vorderwand 17. Bei dem Ausfüh- rungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 bis Fig. 3 ist das Fenster 27 parallel ogrammförmig ausgestaltet, nämlich mit zwei parallelen Längskanten 28 und schräggerichteten, ebenfalls parallelen Querkanten 29. Die Längskanten 28 laufen parallel und mit vorzugsweise gleichen Abständen von benachbarten Faltkanten 30, 31 der Vorderwand 17.At least one large wall of the container blank 16, namely in particular the front wall 17, is provided with a window 27. It is a recess or punched out, which is positioned centrally in the rectangular front wall 17. The window 27 is elongated in accordance with the geometrical shape of the front wall 17. In the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3, the window 27 is designed in a parallel ogram shape, namely with two parallel longitudinal edges 28 and obliquely oriented, also parallel Cross edges 29. The longitudinal edges 28 run parallel and preferably at equal distances from adjacent folded edges 30, 31 of the front wall 17.
Das Fenster 27 läßt einen Teilbereich des Packungsinhalts, nämlich der Packungsgruppe 10, von außen erkennen. Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind drei mittlere, nebeneinanderliegende Zigarettenpackungen 11 erkennbar, und zwar deren Vorderseite 14. Das Fenster 27 ist so positioniert, dass bei Zigaret- tenpackungen 11 des Typs Klappschachtel, wie in den Zeichnungen dargestellt, ein vorderseitiger Teilbereich eines Deckels 32 und eines Schachtel tei 1 s 33 erkennbar sind und damit die wichtigsten Einzelheiten zur Identifizierung des Packungstyps bzw. der Marke.The window 27 shows a part of the package contents, namely the package group 10, from the outside. In the exemplary embodiment shown, three middle, adjacent cigarette packs 11 can be seen, namely their front side 14. The window 27 is positioned such that, in the case of cigarette packs 11 of the hinged box type, as shown in the drawings, a front section of a cover 32 and one Box part 1 s 33 are recognizable and thus the most important details for identifying the type of pack or the brand.
Deckel 32 und Schachtel tei 1 33 sind in den einander zugekehrten Bereichen durch eine (untere) Schließkante 34 des Deckels und eine (obere) Gegenschi ießkante 35 des Schachtel teil s 33 begrenzt. Bei den gezeigten Beispielen sind die beiden Schließ- kanten 34, 35 teilweise in einem Abstand voneinander angeordnet, so dass frontseitig eine Öffnung bzw. ein Fenster gebildet ist, in dessen Bereich ein innenseitiger Kragen 36 freiliegt, also von außen erkennbar ist. Die Gestaltung der Ausnehmung bzw. des Fensters der einzelnen Klappschachtel ist durch das Fenster 27 hinsichtlich einer mittigen Zigarettenpackung 11 komplett und hinsichtlich benachbarter Zigarettenpackungen 11 teilweise, nämlich etwa hälftig, sichtbar. Auch ist erkennbar, dass es sich beispielsweise bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 und 2 um Klappschachteln mit aufrechten Rundkanten 37, 38 handelt.Lid 32 and box part 1 33 are limited in the mutually facing areas by a (lower) closing edge 34 of the cover and an (upper) counter-closing edge 35 of the box part 33. In the examples shown, the two closing edges 34, 35 are partially arranged at a distance from one another, so that an opening or a window is formed on the front, in the area of which an inside collar 36 is exposed, that is to say can be seen from the outside. The design of the recess or the window of the individual folding box is complete through the window 27 with respect to a central cigarette pack 11 and partially, namely approximately half, with respect to neighboring cigarette packs 11. It can also be seen that, for example, the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 and 2 is hinged boxes with upright round edges 37, 38.
Das Fenster 27 kann offen sein, insbesondere bei Gebindepackungen mit einer Außenumhüllung 39 aus klarsichtiger Folie. Wenn diese fehlt, ist zweckmäßigerweise das Fenster 27 mit einer durchsichtigen inneren Abdeckung versehen, nämlich mit einem Folienzuschnitt 40 aus durchsichtigem Material. Der Folienzu- schnitt 40 ist innenseitig ringsherum mit einem Randbereich an der Vorderwand 17 befestigt, zum Beispiel durch Klebung.The window 27 can be open, particularly in the case of packagings with an outer covering 39 made of transparent film. If this is missing, the window 27 is expediently provided with a transparent inner cover, namely with a film cut 40 made of transparent material. The foil feed Cut 40 is fastened all around with an edge area on the front wall 17, for example by gluing.
Das Fenster 27 kann unterschiedliche Konturen und Abmessungen aufweisen, letztere ist jedoch so bemessen, dass die Formstabilität der Packung nicht beeinträchtigt ist. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 6 und 7 ist die geometrische Gestalt des schmalen, streifenförmigen Fensters 27 an die geometrische Gestalt der Vorderseite 14 der Zigarettenpackung 11 angepasst, nämlich an die Form der Ausnehmung bzw. des Fensters zwischen den Schließkanten 34 und Gegenschi ießkanten 35. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 6 ist die Schließkante 34 geradlinig und die Gegenschi ießkante des Schachtel tei 1 s 33 abgewinkelt ausgebildet. Entsprechende Kontur weist das Fenster 27 auf.The window 27 can have different contours and dimensions, but the latter is dimensioned such that the dimensional stability of the pack is not impaired. 6 and 7, the geometric shape of the narrow, strip-shaped window 27 is adapted to the geometric shape of the front side 14 of the cigarette packet 11, namely to the shape of the recess or the window between the closing edges 34 and counter-closing edges 35. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the closing edge 34 is rectilinear and the counter-closing edge of the box part 1 s 33 is angled. The window 27 has a corresponding contour.
Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 7 ist ein von den Schließkanten 34, 35 begrenztes Sichtfeld des Kragens 36 besonders gestaltet. Diese Form findet sich wieder im Fenster 27 des Gebindezuschnitts 16. Anhand des Fensters 27 und damit anhand einer äußeren Markierung des Gebindezuschnitts 16 ist demnach die Gestalt der Zigarettenpackung 11 erkennbar. In the embodiment of FIG. 7, a field of view of the collar 36 delimited by the closing edges 34, 35 is specially designed. This shape can be found again in the window 27 of the package cut 16. The shape of the cigarette packet 11 can therefore be seen on the basis of the window 27 and thus by means of an external marking of the package cut 16.
Bezugszei chenl i steReference character list
10 Packungsgruppe10 pack group
11 Zigarettenpackung11 pack of cigarettes
12 Packungsreihe12 packs
13 Packungsreihe 4 Vorderseite 5 Rückseite 6 Gebindezuschnitt 7 Vorderwand 8 Rückwand 9 Seitenwand 0 Seitenwand 1 Stirnwand 2 Stirnwand 3 Innenlappen 4 Innenlappen 5 Decklappen 6 Verbindungsstreifen 7 Fenster 8 Längskante 9 Querkante 0 Faltkante 1 Faltkante 2 Deckel 3 Schachtel tei 1 4 Schließkante 5 Gegenschi ießkante 6 Kragen 7 Rundkante 8 Rundkante 9 Außenumhüllung 0 Folienzuschn tt 13 rows of packs 4 front 5 back 6 container cut 7 front wall 8 rear wall 9 side wall 0 side wall 1 front wall 2 front wall 3 inner tabs 4 inside tabs 5 top tabs 6 connecting strips 7 windows 8 long edge 9 transverse edge 0 folded edge 1 folded edge 2 lid 3 box part 1 4 closing edge 5 counter-closing edge 6 Collar 7 Round edge 8 Round edge 9 Outer covering 0 Foil cut

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Gebindepackung für Zigarettenpackungen (11) - sogenannte Zigarettenstange -, bei der eine Packungsgruppe (10) von einem Gebindezuschnitt (16) aus (dünnem) Karton, Papier oder Folie umgeben ist unter Bildung einer großflächigen Vorderwand (17), einer entsprechenden Rückwand (18), Seitenwänden (19, 20) und Stirnwänden (21, 22), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Bereich der Vorderwand (17) und/oder der Rückwand (18) und/oder der Seitenwände (19, 20) mindestens eine Ausnehmung angeordnet ist - Fenster (27) -, durch das mindestens eine Zigarettenpackung (11) in einem sich über die volle Breite derselben erstreckenden Bereich nach außen sichtbar ist.1. Container pack for cigarette packs (11) - so-called cigarette rod - in which a pack group (10) is surrounded by a pack cut (16) made of (thin) cardboard, paper or film, forming a large front wall (17), a corresponding rear wall ( 18), side walls (19, 20) and end walls (21, 22), characterized in that at least one recess is arranged in the region of the front wall (17) and / or the rear wall (18) and / or the side walls (19, 20) is - window (27) - through which at least one cigarette packet (11) is visible to the outside in a region that extends over the full width thereof.
2. Gebindepackung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das im Bereich der Vorderwand (17) angeordnete, langge- streckte Fenster (27) einen Teilbereich der Vorderseite (14) einer Zigarettenpackung (11) in voller Breite und darüber hinaus Teilbereiche von zwei benachbarten Zigarettenpackungen (11) umfasst, vorzugsweise etwa die halbe Breite der beiden benachbarten Zigarettenpackungen (11).2. Container pack according to claim 1, characterized in that the elongated window (27) arranged in the region of the front wall (17) has a partial area of the front side (14) of a cigarette packet (11) in full width and also partial areas of two neighboring ones Cigarette packs (11) comprises, preferably about half the width of the two adjacent cigarette packs (11).
3. Gebindepackung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Fenster (27) rechteckig oder paral lelogram - för ig ausgebildet ist mit zwei Längskanten (28) parallel zu Faltkanten (30, 31) der Vorderwand (17) und unter einem Winkel zu den Längskanten (28) angeordneten Querkanten (29).3. Package according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the window (27) is rectangular or paral lelogram - för ig formed with two longitudinal edges (28) parallel to the folded edges (30, 31) of the front wall (17) and at an angle to the longitudinal edges (28) arranged transverse edges (29).
4. Gebindepackung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das langgestreckte Fenster (27) unter Anpassung an Formen oder Gestaltungselementen der Zigarettenpackungen (11) konturiert ist, vorzugsweise unter Anpassung an die geometrische Gestalt von Schließkanten (34) und Gegenschi ießkanten (35) zwischen Deckel (32) und Schachtel tei 1 (33) einer Klappschachtel bzw. einer durch die Schließkanten (34, 35) gebildeten, frontseitigen Ausnehmung. 4. Container pack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the elongated window (27) is contoured with adaptation to shapes or design elements of the cigarette packs (11), preferably with adaptation to the geometric shape of the closing edges (34) and counter-closing edges (35 ) between the lid (32) and box part 1 (33) of a hinged box or a front-side recess formed by the closing edges (34, 35).
5. Gebindepackung nach Anspruch 1 oder einem der weiteren Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Fenster (27) mit einer innenseitig angebrachten, durchsichtigen Abdeckung versehen ist, insbesondere mit einem an der Innenseite der Vorderwand (17) angebrachten Folienzuschnitt (40), der das Fenster (27) vollständig abdeckt.5. Container pack according to claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the window (27) is provided with an internally attached, transparent cover, in particular with a on the inside of the front wall (17) attached film blank (40) that the Cover window (27) completely.
6. Gebindepackung nach Anspruch 1 oder einem der weiteren Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das offene Fenster (27) von einer Außenumhüllung (39) der Gebindepackung aus Folie außen abgedeckt ist. 6. Container pack according to claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the open window (27) is covered on the outside by an outer covering (39) of the container pack made of film.
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