EP1799583B1 - Non-reclosable package for products that are hazardous to health - Google Patents

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EP1799583B1
EP1799583B1 EP05792509A EP05792509A EP1799583B1 EP 1799583 B1 EP1799583 B1 EP 1799583B1 EP 05792509 A EP05792509 A EP 05792509A EP 05792509 A EP05792509 A EP 05792509A EP 1799583 B1 EP1799583 B1 EP 1799583B1
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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
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B65D75/28Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • 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
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    • B65D75/58Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • 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
    • B65D75/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52Details
    • B65D75/58Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • B65D75/5805Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture for tearing a side strip parallel and next to the edge, e.g. by means of a line of weakness
    • 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
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  • the invention relates to non-resealable packaging for hazardous products, in particular for pharmaceutical products. It further relates to methods for producing such packages and for packaging products by means of these packages.
  • Packaging intended for the packaging of potentially hazardous products is subject to increased safety requirements in order to prevent unauthorized removal or misuse of these products.
  • in the packaging of medicines must be ensured by appropriate measures that the packaged product can not be removed by children from the package.
  • child-resistant packaging of various types has been developed and for the testing of child safety internationally standardized testing procedures have been introduced (DIN EN 862 concerning non-reclosable packaging for non-pharmaceutical products; DIN EN 14375 concerning non-reclosable packaging for pharmaceutical products.
  • a child-resistant medication packaging must be such that, for example, older people are able to open them independently and within a few minutes DE 20 2004 003781 U1 for example, discloses such a package.
  • the packages of the present invention are non-resealable packages having at least one releasable connection (eg, sealed seam).
  • the opening is carried out in such a way that one or more detachable connections are released manually by pulling apart, without the aid of tools or tools, whereby the packaged product is accessible and can be removed through the resulting opening.
  • Object of the present invention was to provide a package of the aforementioned type, which is suitable for the packaging of potentially harmful products and which is particularly suitable as a child-resistant packaging, and which allows the intended handling in a simple manner.
  • the package has at least a first surface portion, at the edge or edges of the two packaging material elements are releasably connected to each other, wherein between the two packaging material elements at least one side enclosed cavity for receiving the packaged goods is formed.
  • the package has at least one second surface portion lying outside of or adjacent to said first surface portion and at its edge or edges the two packaging material elements are detachably connected to each other.
  • At least one of the two packaging material elements is provided with at least one structure which extends within the second surface portion (12) and which permits tearing of the packaging material element (s).
  • the opening of the package is generally carried out in the manner that one of the two packaging material elements, or both, is torn within the second surface portion by means of finger power, wherein said structure is started.
  • two freely accessible edges of the packaging material elements are created, which can serve as grasping aids or grasping lugs, in order to separate the detachable connections between the two packaging material elements.
  • the releasable connections in the first surface section are thereby also released, as a result of which the cavity becomes accessible to the packaged goods.
  • packaging materials used for the production of packaging material elements must have a tensile strength that is sufficiently high, so that the package in the undamaged state without the aid of aids such. B. tools can be destroyed.
  • Suitable packaging materials for this purpose are known to the person skilled in the art; For example, foil-shaped, flexible materials made of plastic, metal (eg aluminum) or composites of the substances mentioned can be used. As film-shaped materials both monofilms and two- or multi-layer laminates can be used.
  • Suitable plastic materials are, in particular, the following, individually or in combinations: polyesters (eg polyethylene terephthalate), polyethylene (eg HDPE, LDPE), polypropylene, polyisobutylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyamides, polycarbonate, cellulose acetate.
  • the thickness of the film-shaped materials is preferably in the range of 5 to 300 .mu.m, more preferably 50 to 200 .mu.m.
  • Barex® BP Chemicals
  • Barex is a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene.
  • Barex is available by graft polymerization from 73-77 parts of acrylonitrile and 23-27 parts of methyl acrylate in the presence of 8-18 parts of a butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer having a content of about 70% butadiene.
  • Barex is the sealable part of a packaging composite. It is a material with exceptionally high chemical inertia and provides an excellent oxygen barrier, but has some permeability to water vapor. Due to its good barrier properties and chemical resistance, it is particularly suitable for packaging medicines containing aggressive and / or volatile substances, eg. B. nicotine.
  • the two packaging material elements can be made of the same materials, or of different materials.
  • at least one of the two packaging material elements consists of transparent material (eg transparent plastic film).
  • the invention includes embodiments in which a packaging material element or both packaging material elements are dyed the same or different, which may each be a transparent or opaque coloring.
  • one of the two packaging material elements may be made of a non-transparent composite of paper (or paperboard) with plastics (eg, polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate coated papers), and the second packaging material element may be made of a transparent, colorless, or colored plastic film.
  • plastics eg, polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate coated papers
  • the second packaging material element may be made of a transparent, colorless, or colored plastic film.
  • at least one surface of the carrier layer or / and the cover layer is metallised (eg coated with aluminum).
  • the said releasable connections are preferably formed by sealing seams or sealing surfaces.
  • peelable film coatings peel lacquer
  • hot melt adhesive can be used as the sealing medium.
  • suitable sealants and sealing methods are known in the art, for. B. sealants based on polyethylene-LD or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers). Both heat sealing and cold sealing methods are contemplated.
  • the peel-capable compound is produced by heat sealing at temperatures in the range between 50 ° C and 250 ° C, especially 50 to 200 ° C, using hotmelts.
  • the sealing seams or sealing surfaces preferably have a width of 0.1 mm to 10 cm, in particular 1 mm to 2 cm, and they preferably extend over the entire length or width of the packaging material elements. To open the In addition to complicate packaging, at least one of the sealing seams may be formed wider than the other sealing seams.
  • the said structure which allows tearing of the packaging material element (s), can be present in one of the two packaging material elements or in both, with the last-mentioned embodiment being preferred.
  • these structures (s) in both packaging material elements are preferably configured the same or similar and arranged congruent to one another.
  • structures which allow the tearing of the / the packaging material elements are preferably: straight cuts; serrated or wavy cuts; Perforations, in particular perforations of successively arranged points and / or cuts; Material recesses; Punches, in particular arrow-shaped, triangular or diamond-shaped punches; Predetermined breaking points.
  • said structure (s) are arranged peripherally within said second area portion, i. H. in the vicinity of the edge connecting the two packaging material elements (eg sealed seam or sealing surface), but not within this edge.
  • said invention also includes other embodiments in which said structure extends partially into the sealed edge area.
  • the tearing structure in no case extends to the outer edge of the package.
  • the package is advantageous to have the package to be provided with a fold line or crease line, for example by embossing or pinching. Suitable methods for this purpose are known to the person skilled in the art.
  • Said structure, or at least one of these structures is preferably arranged so that it intersects the fold line or crease line, for example at right angles or at an oblique angle, starting from the inner area of the second area section, so that this structure is located on both sides of the fold line. or crease line runs. But at least the tearing structure should approach and touch the fold or crease line.
  • the tear structure By designing the tear structure to cut the fold or crease line as described, the tearing process is greatly facilitated without compromising child safety of the package. This is particularly important in view of the intended use of the packaging by older persons, since in this case too it must be ensured that the packaging can be opened without the aid of tools or other aids, and that the opening can be opened within a short period of time without frustrating attempts is possible.
  • the first packaging material element is formed from a single- or multi-layer film, and that this packaging material element is provided with one or more of said structures.
  • the second packaging material element detachably connected to this film can in this case be formed from a different material (eg plastic molding).
  • the packaging according to the invention is designed as a completely closed, preferably flat bag.
  • the two packaging material elements are connected along the entire outer edge of the packaging by a continuous sealing layer or sealing seam.
  • the second packaging material element as an open container, an open hollow body, in particular a bottle, or a thermoformed molding, is formed, depending on the shape and size of the packaged goods.
  • the second packaging material element has a second surface portion, as described above.
  • a thermoformed blister sheet may be used as the second packaging material element;
  • films are known to the person skilled in the art (for example rigid PVC films, cellulose ester films or oriented polystyrene films, in each case with a thickness of 50 to 2000 ⁇ m, more preferably 100 to 1000 ⁇ m).
  • the base area of the packaging can - depending on the size and shape of the packaged goods - have different size and shape; preferred is a rectangular or square shape.
  • the packaging may also be circular, elliptical or irregular in shape.
  • the edges of the package are releasably connected to each other at least two, in particular at least three edges.
  • the two mentioned surface portions of the packaging can be made the same size or different sizes.
  • the cavity for receiving the packaged goods can be divided into several compartments; Likewise, two or more cavities for receiving packaged goods can be provided in each package.
  • the two packaging material elements are constructed of the same material.
  • both packaging material elements may consist of transparent or non-transparent materials.
  • the two packaging material elements are constructed of different materials.
  • one of these elements may be made of transparent material and the other of non-transparent material.
  • At least one of the two packaging material elements preferably the first packaging material element, has a high tear resistance and at the same time a low tear propagation resistance. In this way, a high level of protection against unauthorized opening and a relief of. Handling can be achieved during normal opening.
  • the tear strength be a multiple of the tear propagation resistance.
  • the ratio of tear strength to tear propagation resistance is preferably in the range from 2 to 200, in particular in the range from 50 to 150. The stated values relate to the tear resistance and tear propagation resistance of the two interconnected packaging material elements.
  • Tear strength and tear propagation resistance can be determined by means of known tensile testing machines (eg available from FRANK Eckieri GmbH, D-69488 Birkenau). For example, in such measurements a tear strength of 70 N and a tear strength of 0.5 N was determined; in another case, the tear strength was 95 N and the tear propagation resistance was 1.5 N, measured in each case on the two interconnected packaging material elements which form the packaging. The measurements were carried out on a tensile testing machine from FRANK using a sample holder for tearing tests (type No. 00740).
  • packaging material materials in particular plastic films, which have a different tear propagation resistance in their longitudinal or transverse direction.
  • Said structures, which allow tearing and tearing of the packaging material (s), are preferably applied along the direction of the film in which the tear propagation resistance is lowest.
  • the tearing and tear propagation aids can also be mounted in a different direction than described above.
  • plastic films may be used for this purpose, which were stretched in one direction only, or which were stretched more in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction, or vice versa.
  • Such treated films for.
  • polyester films, polystyrene films, polyamide films, polyethylene films or polycarbonate films are known in the art. In this way, the intended Einrei- ⁇ en the packaging material is facilitated without the mechanical stability of the gripping tabs is impaired.
  • the packages according to the invention are preferably characterized in that the packaged goods packed therein are not accessible to children without tools; According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the packages are child resistant according to DIN EN 14375 and / or according to ASTM D3475-03a.
  • the packaging according to the invention can be present as a single package; but it is also intended to combine two or more such packaging, so that a packaging unit is formed, for example in the form of a strip or a card.
  • These interconnected packages may preferably be present in rolled-up form or accordion-folded. It can be provided between the individual connected packaging perforation lines, which allow the separation of a single package. For example, about 50 to 500 such packages may be rolled up in the form of a donor roll around a winding core.
  • Each of the interconnectable, separable packages contains a single dose of a pharmaceutically active agent, and each of these packages has the characteristics of a child-resistant package as described above.
  • two or more individual packages can also be connected to one another in a radial symmetrical arrangement, whereby a packaging unit in the form of a donor disk is formed, from which the individual packages can be separated successively.
  • each of the interconnected separable packages contains a single dose of active ingredient, and each of these packages has the characteristics of child-resistant packaging as described above.
  • packaging units described above are combined with suitable dispensing devices used, which allow or facilitate the separation and removal of the individual packages.
  • first packaging material element and the second packaging material element are formed from different packaging material webs. It can be achieved by folding a single packaging material web that two packaging material elements are available, between which the packaged goods can be positioned.
  • Preferred embodiments of the packaging according to the invention are three-cornered pouches and four-edge pouches.
  • FIG. 1 shows a package (10), which - as shown in the sectional views in the FIG. 2 to 7 is apparent - is formed from a first packaging material element (1) and a second packaging material element (2).
  • the packaging has a first surface section (11), at the edge (21) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected to one another; see also FIG. 7 and 8 , Within this first surface section, a cavity (4) for receiving the packaged goods (5) is formed by the two superimposed packaging material elements (see also FIG. 7 and 8 ).
  • the packaging (10) has a second surface section (12) which lies outside or adjoins the first surface section (11) and at the edge or edges (22) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are detachable are interconnected (cf. FIG.
  • This surface portion (12) is formed in a simple manner by protruding packaging material (1, 2) of the first surface portion. Between the first (11) and the second surface portion (12) there is a web (23) in which the two packaging material elements are also detachably connected to each other. Within the second surface portion (12), the packaging is provided with at least one structure (3) - here in the form of a cut - which allows tearing of the / the packaging material element / elements (1, 2).
  • the structure (s) (3) may be in the direction of the line (a) as in FIG FIG. 1 shown attached; Alternatively, they can also be mounted perpendicular thereto, ie in the direction of the line (d), or at an angle.
  • the length and width of the structure (3), as well as their relative position within the surface of the package, may differ from that in FIG. 1 be varied example.
  • the package is bent to open approximately along the line (d).
  • the structure (3) intersects this line at right angles; it runs on both sides of the kink line (d).
  • FIG. 2 how out FIG. 2 can be seen, the two packaging material elements (1, 2) in the region of the second surface portion (12) at their edges (22) connected to each other.
  • the structure (3) is located in the first packaging material element (1) in the immediate vicinity of the sealing edge (22).
  • FIG. 3 shows an alternative embodiment of the in FIG. 1 the package (3) - here in the form of a section - both in the first packaging material element (1) and in the second packaging material element (2) is present, in the same length and at the same position.
  • the two packaging material elements in this case made of different thicknesses materials.
  • FIG. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of the in FIG. 1 shown packaging, wherein the first packaging material element (1) and the second packaging material element (2) made of a single material web, for.
  • the first packaging material element (1) and the second packaging material element (2) made of a single material web, for.
  • As a sheet-like material are formed by the film-shaped material at (24) folded and at the edge (22) is detachably connected, for example by a sealed seam.
  • FIG. 6 shows packaged goods (5), which is enclosed in the cavity (4) of the packaging.
  • the first packaging material element is at the edges or sealing seams (21) releasably connected to the second packaging material element (2).
  • FIG. 7 shows alternative embodiment of in FIG. 1 shown packaging, as a second packaging material element (2) a deep-drawn molding is used.
  • the first packaging material element (1) may be a thermoformed molding, or both packaging material elements (1, 2) may be deep-drawn moldings.
  • FIG. 8th and FIG. 9 illustrate the procedure for the intended opening of in FIG. 1 pictured packaging.
  • the packaging is first folded over along the line (d), as indicated by the semicircular arrow.
  • Line (d) is transverse (ie approximately perpendicular) to the direction of the structure (3) (line (a) in FIG FIG. 1 ), which is designed in the form of a section and in both packaging material elements (1, 2) is present. If the structure (3) runs in a different direction than in FIG. 1 In any case, the direction of kinking is preferably chosen to be approximately perpendicular to the direction of the structure (s) (3) or obliquely thereto.
  • an open notch (25) is formed in the region of the section (3). Due to the low tear strength of the material of the packaging material elements (1, 2), the section (3) by further tearing in the direction of FIG. 8th extended arrows (e) are given.
  • the tear propagation resistance in direction (d) is greater than in the direction of the tear-open structure (3) or in the direction of the line (a) in FIG FIG. 1 ,
  • FIG. 8th sealing edge (22) located at the upper edge of the package are largely or even completely separated.
  • the sealing edge are two exposed edges of the packaging material elements (1, 2), which can serve as Anfbus Anlagenn or gripping tabs and can be pulled apart in the direction of the two arrows.
  • the two packaging material elements (1, 2) can be completely separated from each other, or at least to the area of the packaged goods (5), so that this is accessible and can be removed.
  • FIG. 10 shows a further embodiment of the packaging according to the invention, in which the packaging material elements (1, 2) in the region of the second surface portion (12) along an outer edge by a sealing surface or sealing seam (22) are detachably interconnected.
  • the sealing seam (22) is - as described above - separated, so that the packaging material elements (1, 2) in the surface portion (12) are no longer interconnected, but form individual gripping tabs, by means of which the packaging material elements (1, 2 ) can be completely resolved from each other.
  • FIG. 11 shows structures (3) in the form of a perforation (3a), in the form of a series of successively arranged V-shaped punches (3b), in the form of a diamond-shaped punching (3c); respectively in the direction of in FIG. 1 shown line (a) arranged; and structure (3) in the form of a section (3d) or a perforation (3e), respectively in the direction of in FIG. 1 arranged line (d) arranged; in the case of the structures (3d, 3e), the packaging when opening, for example, in the direction of in FIG. 1 shown line (a) kinked (according to the procedure FIG. 8th and 9 ; see above).
  • FIG. 12 shows a modification of the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, wherein the fold line (d) along an outer edge of the second surface area (12), but extends within this surface area.
  • the tear structure (3) intersects the line (d) at right angles and extends from the Inside of the second surface area (12) into sealed edge area (22 ') inside.
  • FIG. 13 shows a modification of the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, in which the web (23) protrudes in the form of a projection or a tongue in the region of the second surface portion (12).
  • This projection may be trapezoidal, as shown, but it may also be round or convexly curved (eg in the form of a circular segment or parabolic), or in the form of a triangle.
  • the projection can - as shown - be axisymmetric, alternatively, asymmetric or irregular geometric shapes are possible.

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Die Erfindung betrifft nicht wiederverschließbare Verpackungen für gesundheitsgefährdende Erzeugnisse, insbesondere für pharmazeutische Erzeugnisse. Sie betrifft ferner Verfahren zum Herstellen solcher Verpackungen und zum Verpackung von Produkten mittels dieser Verpackungen.The invention relates to non-resealable packaging for hazardous products, in particular for pharmaceutical products. It further relates to methods for producing such packages and for packaging products by means of these packages.

An Verpackungen, die zur Verpackung potentiell gesundheitsgefährdender Erzeugnisse dienen, werden erhöhte Sicherheits-Anforderungen gestellt, um eine unbefugte Entnahme oder eine nicht bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung dieser Erzeugnisse zu verhindern. Insbesondere bei der Verpackung von Arzneimitteln muß durch geeignete Maßnahmen sichergestellt werden, daß das verpackte Produkt nicht durch Kinder aus der Verpackung entnommen werden kann. Für diesen Zweck sind kindersichere Verpackungen unterschiedlicher Art entwickelt worden, und für die Prüfung der Kindersicherheit wurden international gültige, normierte Prüfverfahren eingeführt (DIN EN 862, betreffend nichtwiederverschließbare Verpackungen für nichtpharmazeutische Produkte; DIN EN 14375, betreffend nichtwiederverschließbare Verpackungen für pharmazeutische Produkte.Packaging intended for the packaging of potentially hazardous products is subject to increased safety requirements in order to prevent unauthorized removal or misuse of these products. In particular, in the packaging of medicines must be ensured by appropriate measures that the packaged product can not be removed by children from the package. For this purpose, child-resistant packaging of various types has been developed and for the testing of child safety internationally standardized testing procedures have been introduced (DIN EN 862 concerning non-reclosable packaging for non-pharmaceutical products; DIN EN 14375 concerning non-reclosable packaging for pharmaceutical products.

Allerdings darf die kindersichere Gestaltung nicht dazu führen, daß das befugte und bestimmungsgemäße Öffnen der Verpackung in unangemessener weise erschwert wird. Eine kindersichere Medikamentenverpackung muß so beschaffen sein, daß beispielsweise auch ältere Menschen in der Lage sind, diese selbständig und innerhalb weniger Minuten zu öffnen DE 20 2004 003781 U1 offenbart beispielsweise eine derartige Verpackung.However, the child-resistant design must not cause the authorized and proper opening of the packaging is unduly difficult. A child-resistant medication packaging must be such that, for example, older people are able to open them independently and within a few minutes DE 20 2004 003781 U1 for example, discloses such a package.

Bei den Verpackungen der vorliegenden Erfindung handelt es sich um nicht wiederverschließbare Verpackungen mit zumindest einer lösbaren Verbindung (z. B. Siegelnaht). Das Öffnen erfolgt in der Weise, daß eine oder mehrere lösbare Verbindungen manuell, ohne Zuhilfenahme von Hilfsmitteln oder Werkzeugen, durch Auseinanderziehen gelöst werden, wodurch das verpackte Erzeugnis zugänglich wird und durch die entstandene Öffnung entnommen werden kann.The packages of the present invention are non-resealable packages having at least one releasable connection (eg, sealed seam). The opening is carried out in such a way that one or more detachable connections are released manually by pulling apart, without the aid of tools or tools, whereby the packaged product is accessible and can be removed through the resulting opening.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung war es, eine Verpackung der vorstehend genannten Art bereitzustellen, welche für die Verpackung von potentiell gesundheitsgefährdenden Erzeugnissen geeignet ist und die insbesondere als kindersichere Verpackung geeignet ist, und welche die bestimmungsgemäße Handhabung auf einfache Weise ermöglicht.Object of the present invention was to provide a package of the aforementioned type, which is suitable for the packaging of potentially harmful products and which is particularly suitable as a child-resistant packaging, and which allows the intended handling in a simple manner.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Verpackung gemäß Anspruch 1, durch die Verwendung einer solchen Verpackung nach Anspruch 15 sowie durch das Herstellungs- und Verpackungsverfahren nach Anspruch 16 gelöst, sowie durch die in den abhängigen Ansprüchen beschriebenen Ausführungsformen.This object is achieved by a package according to claim 1, by the use of such a package according to claim 15 and by the manufacturing and packaging method according to claim 16, and by the embodiments described in the dependent claims.

Gemäß Anspruch 1 weist eine erfindungsgemäße, nicht wiederverschließbare Verpackung für gesundheitsgefährdende Erzeugnisse, insbesondere pharmazeutische Erzeugnisse, ein erstes Packstoff-Element und ein zweites Packstoff-Element auf, wobei die beiden Packstoff-Elemente übereinanderliegend angeordnet sind. Ferner weist die Verpackung mindestens einen ersten Flächenabschnitt auf, an dessen Rand oder Rändern die beiden Packstoff-Elemente lösbar miteinander verbunden sind, wobei zwischen den beiden Packstoff-Elementen mindestens ein allseitig umschlossener Hohlraum zur Aufnahme des Packgutes gebildet wird. Des weiteren weist die Verpackung mindestens einen zweiten Flächenabschnitt auf, der außerhalb des genannten ersten Flächenabschnittes liegt oder an diesen angrenzt, und an dessen Rand oder Rändern die beiden Packstoff-Elemente lösbar miteinander verbunden sind. Zumindest eines der beiden Packstoff-Elemente ist mit mindestens einer Struktur versehen, die innerhalb des zweiten Flächenabschnitts (12) verläuft, und die das Einreißen des/der Packstoff-Elements/Elemente ermöglicht.According to claim 1, a non-resealable packaging according to the invention for health-endangering products, in particular pharmaceutical products, a first packaging material element and a second packaging material element, wherein the two packaging material elements are arranged one above the other. Further, the package has at least a first surface portion, at the edge or edges of the two packaging material elements are releasably connected to each other, wherein between the two packaging material elements at least one side enclosed cavity for receiving the packaged goods is formed. Furthermore, the package has at least one second surface portion lying outside of or adjacent to said first surface portion and at its edge or edges the two packaging material elements are detachably connected to each other. At least one of the two packaging material elements is provided with at least one structure which extends within the second surface portion (12) and which permits tearing of the packaging material element (s).

Das Öffnen der Verpackung erfolgt allgemein in der Weise, das eines der beiden Packstoff-Elemente, oder beide, innerhalb des zweiten Flächenabschnitts mittels Fingerkraft eingerissen wird, wobei an der genannten Struktur begonnen wird. Dadurch werden zwei frei zugängliche Ränder der Packstoff-Elemente geschaffen, die als Anfass-Hilfen oder Anfass-Laschen dienen können, um die lösbaren Verbindungen zwischen den beiden Packstoff-Elementen aufzutrennen. Schließlich werden dadurch auch die lösbaren Verbindungen im ersten Flächenabschnitt gelöst, wodurch der Hohlraum mit dem Packgut zugänglich wird.The opening of the package is generally carried out in the manner that one of the two packaging material elements, or both, is torn within the second surface portion by means of finger power, wherein said structure is started. As a result, two freely accessible edges of the packaging material elements are created, which can serve as grasping aids or grasping lugs, in order to separate the detachable connections between the two packaging material elements. Finally, the releasable connections in the first surface section are thereby also released, as a result of which the cavity becomes accessible to the packaged goods.

Durch diese Merkmale ist es möglich, die Verpackung so zu gestalten, daß das Öffnen nur durch eine geordnete Abfolge von mindestens vier Schritten möglich ist:

  1. (i) Falten oder Umknicken der Verpackung entlang einer Linie, wodurch die genannte Struktur zum Einreißen zugänglich wird;
  2. (ii) Einreißen der Verpackung an der mit genannten Struktur versehenen Stelle und Weiterreißen entlang dieser Struktur,
  3. (iii) Ergreifen der freigewordenen Kanten der Packstoff-Elemente als Anfaßhilfen (Aufreiß-Laschen), und
  4. (iv) Auseinanderziehen und Lösen der Verbindungen zwischen den Packstoff-Elementen.
    Diese Handhabung ist für Kinder, insbesondere Kleinkinder, mit erheblichen Schwierigkeiten verbunden, jedoch für Erwachsene problemlos und ohne Zuhilfenahme von Werkzeugen möglich.
These features make it possible to design the package so that opening is only possible through an orderly sequence of at least four steps:
  1. (i) folding or crumpling the package along a line, whereby said tear-out structure becomes accessible;
  2. (ii) tearing the package at the location provided with said structure and tearing it along this structure,
  3. (iii) gripping the released edges of the packaging material elements as grasping aids (tear tabs), and
  4. (iv) pulling apart and releasing the connections between the packaging material elements.
    This handling is for children, especially infants, associated with considerable difficulties, but for adults easily and without the aid of tools possible.

Allgemein müssen die für die Herstellung der Packstoff-Elemente verwendeten Packstoffe eine Reißfestigkeit aufweisen, die ausreichend hoch ist, so daß die Verpackung im unbeschädigten Zustand nicht ohne Zuhilfenahme von Hilfsmitteln wie z. B. Werkzeugen zerstört werden kann. Hierfür geeignete Packstoffe sind dem Fachmann bekannt; beispielsweise können folienförmige, flexible Materialien aus Kunststoff, Metall (z. B. Aluminium) oder Verbundwerkstoffe aus den genannten Stoffen verwendet werden. Als folienförmige Materialien können sowohl Monofolien als auch zwei- oder mehrschichtige Laminate verwendet werden. Als Kunststoffmaterialien kommen insbesondere folgende in Betracht, einzeln oder in Kombinationen: Polyester (z. B. Polyethylenterephthalat), Polyethylen (z. B. HDPE, LDPE), Polypropylen, Polyisobutylen, Polystyrol, Polyvinylchlorid, Polyamide, Polycarbonat, Cellulose-Acetat. Die Dicke der folienförmigen Materialien liegt vorzugsweise im Bereich von 5 bis 300 µm, besonders bevorzugt 50 bis 200 µm.In general, the packaging materials used for the production of packaging material elements must have a tensile strength that is sufficiently high, so that the package in the undamaged state without the aid of aids such. B. tools can be destroyed. Suitable packaging materials for this purpose are known to the person skilled in the art; For example, foil-shaped, flexible materials made of plastic, metal (eg aluminum) or composites of the substances mentioned can be used. As film-shaped materials both monofilms and two- or multi-layer laminates can be used. Suitable plastic materials are, in particular, the following, individually or in combinations: polyesters (eg polyethylene terephthalate), polyethylene (eg HDPE, LDPE), polypropylene, polyisobutylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyamides, polycarbonate, cellulose acetate. The thickness of the film-shaped materials is preferably in the range of 5 to 300 .mu.m, more preferably 50 to 200 .mu.m.

Ein weiteres, bevorzugtes Folienmaterial ist Barex® (BP Chemicals), ein Copolymer aus Acrylnitril und Butadien. Barex ist erhältlich durch Pfropf-Polymerisation aus 73-77 Teilen Acrylnitril und 23-27 Teilen Methylacrylat in Gegenwart von 8-18 Teilen eines Butadien-Acrylnitril-Copolymers, welches einen Anteil von etwa 70 % Butadien aufweist. Barex ist der siegelfähige Teil eines Packstoffverbunds. Es ist ein Material mit außergewöhnlich hoher chemischer Trägheit und stellt eine exzellente Sauerstoffbarriere dar, besitzt jedoch eine gewisse Permeabilität für Wasserdampf.
Aufgrund seiner guten Barriere-Eigenschaften und chemischen Widerstandsfähigkeit eignet es sich insbesondere zum Verpacken von Arzneimitteln mit einem Gehalt an aggressiven und/oder flüchtigen Wirkstoffen, z. B. Nicotin.
Another preferred film material is Barex® (BP Chemicals), a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. Barex is available by graft polymerization from 73-77 parts of acrylonitrile and 23-27 parts of methyl acrylate in the presence of 8-18 parts of a butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer having a content of about 70% butadiene. Barex is the sealable part of a packaging composite. It is a material with exceptionally high chemical inertia and provides an excellent oxygen barrier, but has some permeability to water vapor.
Due to its good barrier properties and chemical resistance, it is particularly suitable for packaging medicines containing aggressive and / or volatile substances, eg. B. nicotine.

Die beiden Packstoff-Elemente können aus denselben Materialien hergestellt sein, oder aus verschiedenartigen Materialien. Vorzugsweise besteht mindestens eines der beiden Packstoff-Elemente aus transparentem Material (z. B. transparente Kunststoff-Folie).
Des weiteren umfaßt die Erfindung Ausführungsformen, bei denen ein Packstoff-Element oder beide Packstoff-Elemente gleich oder unterschiedlich gefärbt sind, wobei es sich jeweils um eine transparente oder opake Färbung handeln kann.
The two packaging material elements can be made of the same materials, or of different materials. Preferably, at least one of the two packaging material elements consists of transparent material (eg transparent plastic film).
Furthermore, the invention includes embodiments in which a packaging material element or both packaging material elements are dyed the same or different, which may each be a transparent or opaque coloring.

Beispielsweise kann eines der beiden Packstoff-Elemente aus einem nichttransparenten Verbundwerkstoff aus Papier (oder Pappe) mit Kunststoffen (z. B. mit Polyethylen oder Polyethylenterephthalat beschichtete Papiere), und das zweite Packstoff-Element aus einer transparenten, farblosen oder gefärbten Kunststofffolie hergestellt sein. Zur verminderung der Luft-, Licht- und Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit ist es vorteilhaft, wenn zumindest eine Oberfläche der Trägerschicht oder/und der Deckschicht metallisiert ist (z. B. mit Aluminium beschichtet).For example, one of the two packaging material elements may be made of a non-transparent composite of paper (or paperboard) with plastics (eg, polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate coated papers), and the second packaging material element may be made of a transparent, colorless, or colored plastic film. In order to reduce the permeability to air, light and water vapor, it is advantageous if at least one surface of the carrier layer or / and the cover layer is metallised (eg coated with aluminum).

Die genannten lösbaren Verbindungen werden vorzugsweise durch Siegelnähte oder Siegelflächen gebildet. Als Siegelmedium können insbesondere peelfähige Folienlacke (Peel-Lack) oder Schmelzkleber verwendet werden. Geeignete Siegelmassen und Siegelverfahren sind dem Fachmann bekannt, z. B. Siegelmassen auf Basis von Polyethylen-LD oder EthylenVinylacetat-Copolymeren). Es kommen sowohl Heißsiegelverfahren als auch Kaltsiegelverfahren in Betracht. Vorzugsweise wird die peel-fähige Verbindung durch Heißsiegeln bei Temperaturen im Bereich zwischen 50 °C und 250 °C, insbesondere 50 bis 200 °C, unter Verwendung von Hotmelts erzeugt.The said releasable connections are preferably formed by sealing seams or sealing surfaces. In particular peelable film coatings (peel lacquer) or hot melt adhesive can be used as the sealing medium. Suitable sealants and sealing methods are known in the art, for. B. sealants based on polyethylene-LD or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers). Both heat sealing and cold sealing methods are contemplated. Preferably, the peel-capable compound is produced by heat sealing at temperatures in the range between 50 ° C and 250 ° C, especially 50 to 200 ° C, using hotmelts.

Die Siegelnähte oder Siegelflächen weisen vorzugsweise eine Breite von 0,1 mm bis 10 cm, insbesondere 1 mm bis 2 cm, auf, und sie erstrecken sich vorzugsweise über die gesamte Länge oder Breite der Packstoff-Elemente. Um das Öffnen der Verpackung zusätzlich zu erschweren, kann mindestens eine der Siegelnähte breiter als die übrigen Siegelnähte ausgebildet sein.
Die Siegelnähte oder Siegelflächen weisen vorzugsweise eine Festigkeit (= Siegelfestigkeit) im Bereich von 1 N/15 mm bis 50 N/15 mm, vorzugsweise 2 N/15 mm bis 20 N/15 mm, auf.
The sealing seams or sealing surfaces preferably have a width of 0.1 mm to 10 cm, in particular 1 mm to 2 cm, and they preferably extend over the entire length or width of the packaging material elements. To open the In addition to complicate packaging, at least one of the sealing seams may be formed wider than the other sealing seams.
The sealing seams or sealing surfaces preferably have a strength (= sealing strength) in the range of 1 N / 15 mm to 50 N / 15 mm, preferably 2 N / 15 mm to 20 N / 15 mm.

Die genannte Struktur, die das Einreißen des/der Packstoff-Elemente ermöglicht, kann in einer der beiden Packstoff-Elemente vorhanden sein oder in beiden, wobei die letztgenannte Ausführungsform bevorzugt wird. In diesem Fall sind diese Struktur(en) in beiden Packstoff-Elementen vorzugsweise gleich oder ähnlich ausgestaltet und zueinander deckungsgleich angeordnet.The said structure, which allows tearing of the packaging material element (s), can be present in one of the two packaging material elements or in both, with the last-mentioned embodiment being preferred. In this case, these structures (s) in both packaging material elements are preferably configured the same or similar and arranged congruent to one another.

Als Strukturen, welche das Einreißen des/der Packstoff-Elemente ermöglichen, eignen sich vorzugsweise: gerade Schnitte; gezackte oder wellenförmige Schnitte; Perforationen, insbesondere Perforationen aus hintereinander angeordneten Punkten oder/und Schnitten; Materialaussparungen; Stanzungen, insbesondere pfeilförmige, dreieckige oder rautenförmige Stanzungen; Sollbruchstellen.As structures which allow the tearing of the / the packaging material elements are preferably: straight cuts; serrated or wavy cuts; Perforations, in particular perforations of successively arranged points and / or cuts; Material recesses; Punches, in particular arrow-shaped, triangular or diamond-shaped punches; Predetermined breaking points.

Vorzugsweise sind die genannten Struktur(en) innerhalb des genannten zweiten Flächenabschnitts randständig angeordnet, d. h. in der Nähe des die beiden Packstoff-Elemente verbindenden Randes (z. B. Siegelnaht oder Siegelfläche), jedoch nicht innerhalb dieses Randes. Die Erfindung umfaßt aber auch andere Ausführungsformen, bei welchen sich die genannte Struktur sich teilweise bis in den versiegelten Randbereich hinein erstreckt. Jedoch verläuft die Einreiß-Struktur in keinem Fall bis zum Außenrand der Verpackung.Preferably, said structure (s) are arranged peripherally within said second area portion, i. H. in the vicinity of the edge connecting the two packaging material elements (eg sealed seam or sealing surface), but not within this edge. However, the invention also includes other embodiments in which said structure extends partially into the sealed edge area. However, the tearing structure in no case extends to the outer edge of the package.

Um den erwähnten Vorgang des Faltens oder Knickens der Verpackung zu erleichtern, ist es vorteilhaft, die Verpackung mit einer Falzlinie oder Knicklinie zu versehen, beispielsweise durch Prägung oder Quetschung. Hierfür geeignete Methoden sind dem Fachmann bekannt.To facilitate the mentioned process of folding or kinking the package, it is advantageous to have the package to be provided with a fold line or crease line, for example by embossing or pinching. Suitable methods for this purpose are known to the person skilled in the art.

Die genannte Struktur, oder zumindest eine dieser Strukturen, ist vorzugsweise so angeordnet, daß sie - ausgehend vom Innenbereich des zweiten Flächenabschnitts - die Falz- oder Knicklinie schneidet, beispielsweise rechtwinklig oder in einem schrägen Winkel, so daß diese Struktur auf beiden Seiten der Falt- oder Knicklinie verläuft. Zumindest aber sollte die Einreiß-Struktur an die die Falz- oder Knicklinie heranreichen und diese berühren.
Durch die Gestaltung der Einreißstruktur in der Weise, daß sie, wie beschrieben, die Falz- oder Knicklinie schneidet, wird der Vorgang des Einreißens erheblich erleichtert, ohne daß die Kindersicherheit der Verpackung beeinträchtigt wird.
Dies ist insbesondere im Hinblick auf den bestimmungsgemä-βen Gebrauch der Verpackung durch ältere Personen von Bedeutung, da auch in diesem Fall gewährleistet werden muß, daß die Verpackung ohne Zuhilfenahme von Werkzeugen oder sonstigen Hilfsmitteln geöffnet werden kann, und daß das Öffnen innerhalb kurzer Zeit und ohne frustrierende Versuche möglich ist.
Said structure, or at least one of these structures, is preferably arranged so that it intersects the fold line or crease line, for example at right angles or at an oblique angle, starting from the inner area of the second area section, so that this structure is located on both sides of the fold line. or crease line runs. But at least the tearing structure should approach and touch the fold or crease line.
By designing the tear structure to cut the fold or crease line as described, the tearing process is greatly facilitated without compromising child safety of the package.
This is particularly important in view of the intended use of the packaging by older persons, since in this case too it must be ensured that the packaging can be opened without the aid of tools or other aids, and that the opening can be opened within a short period of time without frustrating attempts is possible.

Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß zumindest das erste Packstoff-Element aus einer ein- oder mehrlagigen Folie gebildet ist, und daß dieses Packstoff-Element mit einer oder mehreren der genannten Strukturen ausgestattet ist. Das mit dieser Folie lösbar verbundene zweite Packstoff-Element kann in diesem Fall aus einem andersartigen Material gebildet sein (z. B. Kunststoff-Formteil).According to a further embodiment, it is provided that at least the first packaging material element is formed from a single- or multi-layer film, and that this packaging material element is provided with one or more of said structures. The second packaging material element detachably connected to this film can in this case be formed from a different material (eg plastic molding).

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die erfindungsgemäße Verpackung als ein rundum geschlossener, vorzugsweise flacher Beutel ausgestaltet.According to a preferred embodiment, the packaging according to the invention is designed as a completely closed, preferably flat bag.

Des weiteren wird bevorzugt, daß die beiden Packstoff-Elemente längs des gesamten Außenrandes der Verpackung durch eine durchgehende Siegelschicht oder Siegelnaht verbunden sind.Furthermore, it is preferred that the two packaging material elements are connected along the entire outer edge of the packaging by a continuous sealing layer or sealing seam.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß das zweite Packstoff-Element als ein offener Behälter, ein offener Hohlkörper, insbesondere eine Flasche, oder ein Tiefzieh-Formteil, ausgebildet ist, abhängig von Form und Größe des Packgutes. Auch in diesem Fall weist das zweite Packstoff-Element einen zweiten Flächenabschnitt auf, wie oben beschrieben. Insbesondere kann als das zweite Packstoff-Element ,eine thermogeformte Blisterfolie verwendet werden; derartige Folien sind dem Fachmann bekannt (z. B. Hart-PVC-Folien, Cellulose-Ester-Folien oder orientierte Polystyrolfolien; jeweils mit einer Dicke von 50 bis 2000 µm, besonders bevorzugt 100 bis 1000 µm).According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the second packaging material element as an open container, an open hollow body, in particular a bottle, or a thermoformed molding, is formed, depending on the shape and size of the packaged goods. Also in this case, the second packaging material element has a second surface portion, as described above. In particular, as the second packaging material element, a thermoformed blister sheet may be used; Such films are known to the person skilled in the art (for example rigid PVC films, cellulose ester films or oriented polystyrene films, in each case with a thickness of 50 to 2000 μm, more preferably 100 to 1000 μm).

Die Grundfläche der Verpackungen kann - ja nach Größe und Form des Packgutes - unterschiedliche Größe und Form aufweisen; bevorzugt wird eine rechteckige oder quadratische Form. Ebenso kann die Verpackung auch kreisrund, elliptisch oder unregelmäßig geformt sein. Vorzugsweise sind die Ränder der Verpackung an mindestens zwei, insbesondere an mindestens drei Kanten lösbar miteinander verbunden.
Des weiteren können die beiden genannten Flächenabschnitte der Verpackung können gleich groß oder unterschiedlich groß gestaltet sein. Der Hohlraum zur Aufnahme des Packgutes kann in mehrere Kompartimente unterteilt sein; ebenso können in jeder Verpackung zwei oder mehrere Hohlräume zur Aufnahme von Packgut vorgesehen sein.
The base area of the packaging can - depending on the size and shape of the packaged goods - have different size and shape; preferred is a rectangular or square shape. Likewise, the packaging may also be circular, elliptical or irregular in shape. Preferably, the edges of the package are releasably connected to each other at least two, in particular at least three edges.
Furthermore, the two mentioned surface portions of the packaging can be made the same size or different sizes. The cavity for receiving the packaged goods can be divided into several compartments; Likewise, two or more cavities for receiving packaged goods can be provided in each package.

Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform sind die beiden Packstoff-Elemente aus demselben Material aufgebaut. Beispielsweise können beide Packstoff-Elemente aus transparenten oder aus nicht-transparenten Materialien bestehen.According to another embodiment, the two packaging material elements are constructed of the same material. For example, both packaging material elements may consist of transparent or non-transparent materials.

Eine weitere Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß die beiden Packstoff-Elemente aus unterschiedlichen Materialien aufgebaut sind. Beispielsweise kann eines dieser Elemente aus transparentem Material, und das andere aus nichttransparentem Material gebildet sein.Another embodiment provides that the two packaging material elements are constructed of different materials. For example, one of these elements may be made of transparent material and the other of non-transparent material.

Bevorzugt weist zumindest eines der beiden Packstoff-Elemente, vorzugsweise das erste Packstoff-Element, eine hohe Reißfestigkeit und zugleich eine niedrige Weiterreißfestigkeit auf. Auf diese Weise kann eine hohe Schutzwirkung gegen unbefugtes Öffnen sowie eine Erleichterung der. Handhabung beim bestimmungsgemäßen Öffnen erreicht werden.Preferably, at least one of the two packaging material elements, preferably the first packaging material element, has a high tear resistance and at the same time a low tear propagation resistance. In this way, a high level of protection against unauthorized opening and a relief of. Handling can be achieved during normal opening.

Um das Weiterreißen an der genannten Struktur zu ermöglichen oder zu erleichtern, wird bevorzugt, daß die Reißfestigkeit ein Vielfaches der Weiterreißfestigkeit beträgt. Vorzugsweise liegt das Verhältnis von Reißfestigkeit zu Weiterreißfestigkeit im Bereich von 2 bis 200, insbesondere im Bereich von 50 bis 150. Die angegebenen Werte beziehen sich auf die Reißfestigkeit und Weiterreißfestigkeit der beiden miteinander verbundenen Packstoff-Elemente.In order to facilitate or facilitate the tearing of said structure, it is preferred that the tear strength be a multiple of the tear propagation resistance. The ratio of tear strength to tear propagation resistance is preferably in the range from 2 to 200, in particular in the range from 50 to 150. The stated values relate to the tear resistance and tear propagation resistance of the two interconnected packaging material elements.

Reißfestigkeit und Weiterreißfestigkeit können mittels bekannter Zugprüfmaschinen ermittelt werden (z. B. erhältlich von FRANK Prüfgeräte GmbH, D-69488 Birkenau). Beispielsweise wurde bei solchen Messungen eine Reißfestigkeit von 70 N und eine Weiterreißfestigkeit von 0,5 N ermittelt; in einem anderen Fall betrug die Reißfestigkeit 95 N und die Weiterreißfestigkeit 1,5 N, jeweils gemessen an den beiden miteinander verbundenen Packstoff-Elementen, welche die Verpackung bilden. Die Messungen erfolgten an einer Zugprüfmaschine der Fa. FRANK unter Verwendung einer Probenaufnahme für Einreißversuche (Typ No. 00740).Tear strength and tear propagation resistance can be determined by means of known tensile testing machines (eg available from FRANK Prüfgeräte GmbH, D-69488 Birkenau). For example, in such measurements a tear strength of 70 N and a tear strength of 0.5 N was determined; in another case, the tear strength was 95 N and the tear propagation resistance was 1.5 N, measured in each case on the two interconnected packaging material elements which form the packaging. The measurements were carried out on a tensile testing machine from FRANK using a sample holder for tearing tests (type No. 00740).

Andererseits ist darauf zu achten, daß die Reißfestigkeit nicht zu gering ist, weil dann kein ausreichender Schutz der Packgutes mehr gewährleistet werden kann, und die Gefahr besteht, daß die genannten Anfaßhilfen beim Öffnen der Verpackung abreißen. Dies läßt sich durch einfache Versuche ermitteln.On the other hand, it should be ensured that the tear strength is not too low, because then no sufficient protection of the packaged goods can be more guaranteed, and there is a risk that the aforementioned Anfaßhilfen tear off when opening the package. This can be determined by simple experiments.

Materialien, welche die genannten Eigenschaften (Reißfestigkeit, Weiterreißfestigkeit) aufweisen, sind dem Fachmann bekannt; besonders geeignet sind Polyesterfolien.Materials which have the properties mentioned (tensile strength, tear propagation resistance) are known to the person skilled in the art; Particularly suitable are polyester films.

Besonders bevorzugt sind Packstoff-Materialien, insbesondere Kunststoff-Folien, die in ihrer Längs- bzw. Quer-Richtung eine unterschiedliche Weiterreißfestigkeit aufweisen. Die genannten Strukturen, welche das Einreißen und Weiterreißen des/der Packstoff-Elemente ermöglichen, werden vorzugsweise entlang derjenigen Richtung der Folie angebracht, in welcher die Weiterreißfestigkeit am niedrigsten ist. Abhängig vom gewünschten Design der Verpackung und der Konfektionierungsanlage können die Einreiß- und Weiterreißhilfen auch in einer anderen Richtung angebracht werden, als vorstehend beschrieben.Particularly preferred are packaging material materials, in particular plastic films, which have a different tear propagation resistance in their longitudinal or transverse direction. Said structures, which allow tearing and tearing of the packaging material (s), are preferably applied along the direction of the film in which the tear propagation resistance is lowest. Depending on the desired design of the packaging and the packaging system, the tearing and tear propagation aids can also be mounted in a different direction than described above.

Insbesondere können für diesen Zweck Kunststoff-Folien verwendet werden, die nur in einer Richtung gereckt wurden, oder die in Längsrichtung stärker gereckt wurden als in Querrichtung, oder umgekehrt. Derartig behandelte Folien, z. B. Polyesterfolien, Polystyrolfolien, Polyamidfolien, Polyethylenfolien oder Polycarbonatfolien sind dem Fachmann bekannt. Auf diese Weise wird das bestimmungsgemäße Einrei-βen des Packstoff-Materials erleichtert, ohne daß die mechanische Stabilität der Anfaßlaschen beeinträchtigt ist.In particular, plastic films may be used for this purpose, which were stretched in one direction only, or which were stretched more in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction, or vice versa. Such treated films, for. As polyester films, polystyrene films, polyamide films, polyethylene films or polycarbonate films are known in the art. In this way, the intended Einrei-βen the packaging material is facilitated without the mechanical stability of the gripping tabs is impaired.

Die erfindungsgemäßen Verpackungen zeichnen sich vorzugsweise dadurch aus, daß das darin verpackte Packgut Kindern ohne Werkzeug nicht zugänglich ist; gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die Verpackungen kindersicher gemäß DIN EN 14375 oder/und nach ASTM D3475-03a.The packages according to the invention are preferably characterized in that the packaged goods packed therein are not accessible to children without tools; According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the packages are child resistant according to DIN EN 14375 and / or according to ASTM D3475-03a.

Die erfindungsgemäße Verpackung kann als einzelne Verpackung vorliegen; es ist aber auch vorgesehen, zwei oder mehrere solcher Verpackungen zu kombinieren, so daß eine Verpackungseinheit entsteht, beispielsweise in Form eines Streifens oder einer Karte. Diese miteinander verbundenen Verpackungen können vorzugsweise in aufgerollter Form oder ziehharmonikaförmig gefaltet vorliegen. Dabei können zwischen den einzelnen verbundenen Verpackungen Perforationslinien vorgesehen sein, welche das Abtrennen einer einzelnen Verpackung ermöglichen. Beispielsweise können ca. 50 bis 500 solcher Verpackungen in Form einer Spender-Rolle um einen Wickelkern herum aufgerollt sein. Jede der miteinander verbundenen, abtrennbaren Verpackungen enthält eine Einzeldosis eines pharmazeutischen wirkstoffes, und jede dieser Verpackungen weist die Merkmale einer kindergesicherten Verpackung auf, wie vorstehend beschrieben.The packaging according to the invention can be present as a single package; but it is also intended to combine two or more such packaging, so that a packaging unit is formed, for example in the form of a strip or a card. These interconnected packages may preferably be present in rolled-up form or accordion-folded. It can be provided between the individual connected packaging perforation lines, which allow the separation of a single package. For example, about 50 to 500 such packages may be rolled up in the form of a donor roll around a winding core. Each of the interconnectable, separable packages contains a single dose of a pharmaceutically active agent, and each of these packages has the characteristics of a child-resistant package as described above.

Des weiteren können zwei oder mehrere einzelne Verpackungen auch in einer radiärsymmetrischen Anordnung miteinander verbunden sein, wodurch eine Verpackungseinheit in Form einer Spender-Scheibe gebildet wird, aus welcher die einzelnen Verpackungen nacheinander abgetrennt werden können. Auch in diesem Fall enthält jede der miteinander verbundenen, abtrennbaren Verpackungen eine Einzeldosis eines Wirkstoffes, und jede dieser Verpackungen weist die Merkmale einer kindergesicherten Verpackung auf, wie vorstehend beschrieben.Furthermore, two or more individual packages can also be connected to one another in a radial symmetrical arrangement, whereby a packaging unit in the form of a donor disk is formed, from which the individual packages can be separated successively. Also in this case, each of the interconnected separable packages contains a single dose of active ingredient, and each of these packages has the characteristics of child-resistant packaging as described above.

Vorzugsweise werden die vorstehend beschriebenen verpackungseinheiten zusammen mit dafür geeigneten Spender-Vorrichtungen verwendet, welche das Abtrennen und die Entnahme der einzelnen Verpackungen ermöglichen oder erleichtern.Preferably, the packaging units described above are combined with suitable dispensing devices used, which allow or facilitate the separation and removal of the individual packages.

Die Erfindung erstreckt sich ferner auf die Verwendung der vorstehend beschriebenen Verpackungen zum Verpacken von pharmazeutischen oder kosmetischen Zubereitungen oder von gesundheitsgefährdenden Gegenständen oder Substanzen, vorzugsweise zum kindersicheren Verpacken der genannten Zubereitungen oder Gegenstände.
Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Verpackung und zum Verpacken von Gegenständen weist folgende Schritte auf:

  • Bereitstellen eines ersten Packstoff-Elements;
  • Bereitstellen eines zweiten Packstoff-Elements;
  • Positionieren des Packgutes auf einem der beiden Packstoff-Elemente;
  • Übereinanderlegen und Verbinden der beiden Packstoff-Elemente in der Weise, daß mindestens ein erster Flächenabschnitt gebildet wird, an dessen Rand oder Rändern die beiden Packstoff-Elemente lösbar miteinander verbunden werden, und wobei zwischen den beiden Packstoff-Elementen mindestens ein allseitig umschlossener Hohlraum zur Aufnahme des Packgutes gebildet wird, und in der Weise, daß mindestens ein zweiter Flächenabschnitt gebildet wird, der außerhalb des genannten ersten Flächenabschnitts liegt oder an diesen angrenzt, und an dessen Rand oder Rändern die beiden Packstoff-Elemente lösbar miteinander verbunden werden;
  • Anbringen mindestens einer Struktur in zumindest einem der beiden Packstoff-Elemente, wobei diese Struktur innerhalb des zweiten Flächenabschnitts (12) verläuft und das Einreißen des/der Packstoff-Elements/Elemente ermöglicht.
The invention further extends to the use of the packaging described above for packaging pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations or items or substances hazardous to health, preferably for child-resistant packaging of said preparations or articles.
The method according to the invention for producing a packaging and for packaging articles comprises the following steps:
  • Providing a first packaging material element;
  • Providing a second packaging material element;
  • Positioning the packaged goods on one of the two packaging material elements;
  • Overlay and connecting the two packaging material elements in such a way that at least a first surface portion is formed, at the edge or edges of the two packaging material elements are releasably connected to each other, and wherein between the two packaging material elements at least one cavity enclosed on all sides for receiving the packaged product is formed, and in such a way that at least a second surface portion is formed, which lies outside of said first surface portion or adjacent thereto, and at the edge or edges of the two packaging material elements are releasably connected to each other;
  • Attaching at least one structure in at least one of the two packaging material elements, wherein this structure extends within the second surface portion (12) and the tearing of the / the packaging material / elements allows.

Die vorstehend angegebene Reihenfolge der Verfahrensschritte ist nicht zwingend; beispielsweise kann die Struktur schon nach dem ersten oder zweiten oben angegebenen Schritt angebracht werden.
Es ist auch nicht nötig, dass das erste Packstoff-Element und das zweite Packstoff-Element aus verschiedenen Packstoffbahnen gebildet werden. So kann durch Falten einer einzigen Packstoffbahn erreicht werden, dass zwei Packstoff-Elemente zur Verfügung stehen, zwischen denen das Packgut positioniert werden kann.
The above-mentioned sequence of process steps is not mandatory; For example, the structure may be applied after the first or second step above.
It is also not necessary that the first packaging material element and the second packaging material element are formed from different packaging material webs. It can be achieved by folding a single packaging material web that two packaging material elements are available, between which the packaged goods can be positioned.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung sind Dreirandsiegelbeutel und Vierrandsiegelbeutel.Preferred embodiments of the packaging according to the invention are three-cornered pouches and four-edge pouches.

Nachfolgend werden die Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung anhand der in den Zeichnungen schematisch dargestellten Ausführungsformen beispielhaft erläutert.

FIG. 1
zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Verpackung in Draufsicht.
FIG. 2
zeigt einen Schnitt in der Ebene (a) der FIG. 1.
FIG. 3:
wie FIG. 2, jedoch andere Ausführungsform.
FIG. 4:
zeigt einen Schnitt in der Ebene (b) der FIG. 1.
FIG. 5:
wie FIG. 4, jedoch andere Ausführungsform.
FIG. 6:
zeigt einen Schnitt in der Ebene (c) der FIG. 1.
FIG. 7:
wie FIG. 6, jedoch andere Ausführungsform.
FIG. 8:
wie FIG. 1; zeigt Verpackung während des Aufreißens.
FIG. 9:
wie FIG. 8; zeigt Verpackung während des Aufreißens (Fortsetzung des Öffnungsvorgangs).
FIG. 10:
zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung in Draufsicht.
FIG. 11:
zeigt verschiedene beispielhafte Aufreiß-Strukturen in Draufsicht.
FIG. 12:
zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung in Draufsicht.
FIG. 13:
zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung in Draufsicht.
FIG. 14:
zeigt eine Variante der in Fig. 13 dargestellten Ausführungsform.
Hereinafter, the features, details and advantages of the invention will be described by way of example with reference to the embodiments shown schematically in the drawings.
FIG. 1
shows a packaging according to the invention in plan view.
FIG. 2
shows a section in the plane (a) of FIG. 1 ,
FIG. 3:
as FIG. 2 but other embodiment.
FIG. 4:
shows a section in the plane (b) of FIG. 1 ,
FIG. 5:
as FIG. 4 but other embodiment.
FIG. 6:
shows a section in the plane (c) of FIG. 1 ,
FIG. 7:
as FIG. 6 but other embodiment.
FIG. 8th:
as FIG. 1 ; shows packaging during the ripping.
FIG. 9:
as FIG. 8th ; shows packaging during the tearing (continuation of the opening process).
FIG. 10:
shows a further embodiment of the package according to the invention in plan view.
FIG. 11:
shows various exemplary tear structures in plan view.
FIG. 12:
shows a further embodiment of the package according to the invention in plan view.
FIG. 13:
shows a further embodiment of the package according to the invention in plan view.
FIG. 14:
shows a variant of in Fig. 13 illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 1 zeigt eine Verpackung (10), die - wie aus den Schnittdarstellungen in den FIG. 2 bis 7 ersichtlich ist - aus einem ersten Packstoff-Element (1) und einem zweiten Packstoff-Element (2) gebildet ist. Die Verpackung weist einen ersten Flächenabschnitt (11) auf, an dessen Rand (21) die beiden Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) lösbar miteinander verbunden sind; siehe auch FIG. 7 und 8. Innerhalb dieses ersten Flächenabschnittes wird durch die beiden übereinanderliegenden Packstoff-Elemente ein Hohlraum (4) zur Aufnahme des Packgutes (5) gebildet (siehe auch FIG. 7 und 8). Die Verpackung (10) weist einen zweiten Flächenabschnitt (12) auf, der außerhalb des genannten ersten Flächenabschnitts (11) liegt bzw. an diesen angrenzt, und an dessen Rand oder Rändern (22) die beiden Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) lösbar miteinander verbunden sind (vgl. FIG. 2 bis FIG. 5), vorzugsweise mittels einer Siegelfläche oder Siegelnaht. Dieser Flächenabschnitt (12) wird auf einfache Weise durch überstehendes Packstoff-Material (1, 2) des ersten Flächenabschnitts gebildet.
Zwischen dem ersten (11) und dem zweiten Flächenabschnitt (12) befindet sich ein Steg (23), in dem die beiden Packstoff-Elemente ebenfalls lösbar miteinander verbunden sind. Innerhalb des zweiten Flächenabschnitts (12) ist die Verpackung mit mindestens einer Struktur (3) - hier in Form eines Schnittes - versehen, die das Einreißen des/der Packstoff-Elements/Elemente (1, 2) ermöglicht.
FIG. 1 shows a package (10), which - as shown in the sectional views in the FIG. 2 to 7 is apparent - is formed from a first packaging material element (1) and a second packaging material element (2). The packaging has a first surface section (11), at the edge (21) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected to one another; see also FIG. 7 and 8 , Within this first surface section, a cavity (4) for receiving the packaged goods (5) is formed by the two superimposed packaging material elements (see also FIG. 7 and 8 ). The packaging (10) has a second surface section (12) which lies outside or adjoins the first surface section (11) and at the edge or edges (22) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are detachable are interconnected (cf. FIG. 2 to FIG. 5 ), preferably by means of a sealing surface or sealed seam. This surface portion (12) is formed in a simple manner by protruding packaging material (1, 2) of the first surface portion.
Between the first (11) and the second surface portion (12) there is a web (23) in which the two packaging material elements are also detachably connected to each other. Within the second surface portion (12), the packaging is provided with at least one structure (3) - here in the form of a cut - which allows tearing of the / the packaging material element / elements (1, 2).

Die Struktur(en) (3) kann/können in Richtung der Linie (a), wie in FIG. 1 gezeigt, angebracht werden; sie können wahlweise aber auch senkrecht dazu, d. h. in Richtung der Linie (d), oder in schrägem Verlauf angebracht werden.The structure (s) (3) may be in the direction of the line (a) as in FIG FIG. 1 shown attached; Alternatively, they can also be mounted perpendicular thereto, ie in the direction of the line (d), or at an angle.

Die Länge und Breite der Struktur (3), sowie deren relative Position innerhalb der Fläche der Verpackung, kann abweichend von dem in FIG. 1 gezeigten Beispiel variiert werden.The length and width of the structure (3), as well as their relative position within the surface of the package, may differ from that in FIG. 1 be varied example.

Bei der in FIG. 1 gezeigten Ausführungsform wird die Verpackung zum Öffnen ungefähr entlang der Linie (d) geknickt. Die Struktur (3) schneidet diese Linie im rechten Winkel; sie verläuft beidseitig der Knick-Linie (d).At the in FIG. 1 In the embodiment shown, the package is bent to open approximately along the line (d). The structure (3) intersects this line at right angles; it runs on both sides of the kink line (d).

Wie aus FIG. 2 ersichtlich, sind die beiden Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) im Bereich des zweiten Flächenabschnitts (12) an ihren Rändern (22) miteinander verbunden. Die Struktur (3) befindet sich im ersten Packstoff-Element (1) in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Siegelrand (22).How out FIG. 2 can be seen, the two packaging material elements (1, 2) in the region of the second surface portion (12) at their edges (22) connected to each other. The structure (3) is located in the first packaging material element (1) in the immediate vicinity of the sealing edge (22).

FIG. 3 zeigt eine alternative Ausführungsform der in FIG. 1 gezeigten Verpackung, wobei die Struktur (3) - hier in Gestalt eines Schnittes - sowohl im ersten Packstoff-Element (1) als auch im zweiten Packstoff-Element (2) vorhanden ist, und zwar in gleicher Länge und an derselben Position. FIG. 3 shows an alternative embodiment of the in FIG. 1 the package (3) - here in the form of a section - both in the first packaging material element (1) and in the second packaging material element (2) is present, in the same length and at the same position.

Wie aus FIG. 3 und FIG. 4 ersichtlich, bestehen die beiden Packstoff-Elemente in diesem Fall aus unterschiedlich dicken Materialien.How out FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 can be seen, the two packaging material elements in this case made of different thicknesses materials.

FIG. 5 zeigt eine alternative Ausführungsform der in FIG. 1 gezeigten Verpackung, wobei das erste Packstoff-Element (1) und das zweite Packstoff-Element (2) aus einer einzigen Materialbahn, z. B. einem folienförmigen Material, gebildet werden, indem das folienförmige Material bei (24) gefaltet und am Rand (22) lösbar verbunden wird, beispielsweise durch eine Siegelnaht. FIG. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of the in FIG. 1 shown packaging, wherein the first packaging material element (1) and the second packaging material element (2) made of a single material web, for. As a sheet-like material, are formed by the film-shaped material at (24) folded and at the edge (22) is detachably connected, for example by a sealed seam.

FIG. 6 zeigt Packgut (5), welches im Hohlraum (4) der Verpackung eingeschlossen ist. Das erste Packstoff-Element ist an den Rändern oder Siegelnähten (21) lösbar mit dem zweiten Packstoff-Element (2) verbunden. FIG. 6 shows packaged goods (5), which is enclosed in the cavity (4) of the packaging. The first packaging material element is at the edges or sealing seams (21) releasably connected to the second packaging material element (2).

FIG. 7 zeigt alternative Ausführungsform der in FIG. 1 gezeigten Verpackung, wobei als zweites Packstoff-Element (2) ein Tiefzieh-Formteil verwendet wird. Wahlweise kann auch das erste Packstoff-Element (1) ein Tiefzieh-Formteil sein, oder beide Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) können Tiefzieh-Formteile sein. FIG. 7 shows alternative embodiment of in FIG. 1 shown packaging, as a second packaging material element (2) a deep-drawn molding is used. Optionally, also the first packaging material element (1) may be a thermoformed molding, or both packaging material elements (1, 2) may be deep-drawn moldings.

FIG. 8 und FIG. 9 veranschaulichen die Vorgehensweise beim bestimmungsgemäßen Öffnen der in FIG. 1 abgebildeten Verpackung. Hierzu wird die Verpackung zunächst entlang der Linie (d) umgeknickt, wie durch den halbrunden Pfeil angedeutet. Linie (d) verläuft quer (d. h. annähernd senkrecht) zur Richtung der Struktur (3) (Linie (a) in FIG. 1), die in Form eines Schnittes ausgeführt ist und in beiden Packstoff-Elementen (1, 2) vorhanden ist. Wenn die Struktur (3) in anderer Richtung verläuft als in FIG. 1 gezeigt, wird die Knick-Richtung in jedem Fall möglichst so gewählt, daß sie in etwa senkrecht zur Richtung der Struktur(en) (3) verläuft, oder in schräger Richtung hierzu. FIG. 8th and FIG. 9 illustrate the procedure for the intended opening of in FIG. 1 pictured packaging. For this purpose, the packaging is first folded over along the line (d), as indicated by the semicircular arrow. Line (d) is transverse (ie approximately perpendicular) to the direction of the structure (3) (line (a) in FIG FIG. 1 ), which is designed in the form of a section and in both packaging material elements (1, 2) is present. If the structure (3) runs in a different direction than in FIG. 1 In any case, the direction of kinking is preferably chosen to be approximately perpendicular to the direction of the structure (s) (3) or obliquely thereto.

Durch das Umknicken entlang der Linie (d) wird im Bereich des Schnittes (3) eine offene Kerbe (25) gebildet. Aufgrund der niedrigen Weiterreißfestigkeit des Materials der Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) kann der Schnitt (3) durch weiteres Einreißen in Richtung der in FIG. 8 angegebenen Pfeile (e) verlängert werden. Vorzugsweise ist die Weiterreißfestigkeit in Richtung (d) größer als in Richtung der Aufreiß-Struktur (3) bzw. in Richtung der Linie (a) in FIG. 1.By the buckling along the line (d) an open notch (25) is formed in the region of the section (3). Due to the low tear strength of the material of the packaging material elements (1, 2), the section (3) by further tearing in the direction of FIG. 8th extended arrows (e) are given. Preferably, the tear propagation resistance in direction (d) is greater than in the direction of the tear-open structure (3) or in the direction of the line (a) in FIG FIG. 1 ,

Auf diese Weise kann der in FIG. 8 am oberen Rand der Verpackung befindliche Siegelrand (22) weitgehend oder sogar vollständig abgetrennt werden. Dieser Zustand ist in FIG. 9 dargestellt. Durch das Abtrennen des Siegelrandes sind zwei freiliegende Kanten der Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) entstanden, die als Anfaßhilfen oder Anfaß-Laschen dienen können und in Richtung der beiden Pfeile auseinandergezogen werden können. Auf diese Weise können die beiden Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) vollständig voneinander getrennt werden, oder jedenfalls bis in den Bereich des Packgutes (5), so daß dieses zugänglich wird und entnommen werden kann.In this way, the in FIG. 8th sealing edge (22) located at the upper edge of the package are largely or even completely separated. This condition is in FIG. 9 shown. By separating the sealing edge are two exposed edges of the packaging material elements (1, 2), which can serve as Anfaßhilfen or gripping tabs and can be pulled apart in the direction of the two arrows. In this way, the two packaging material elements (1, 2) can be completely separated from each other, or at least to the area of the packaged goods (5), so that this is accessible and can be removed.

FIG. 10 zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung, bei welcher die Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) im Bereich des zweiten Flächenabschnitts (12) entlang einer äußeren Kante durch eine Siegelfläche oder Siegelnaht (22) lösbar miteinander verbunden sind. Die Siegelnaht (22) wird - wie vorstehend beschrieben - abgetrennt, so daß die Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) im Flächenabschnitt (12) nicht mehr miteinander verbunden sind, sondern einzelne Anfaßlaschen bilden, mittels welcher die Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) vollständig voneinander gelöst werden können. FIG. 10 shows a further embodiment of the packaging according to the invention, in which the packaging material elements (1, 2) in the region of the second surface portion (12) along an outer edge by a sealing surface or sealing seam (22) are detachably interconnected. The sealing seam (22) is - as described above - separated, so that the packaging material elements (1, 2) in the surface portion (12) are no longer interconnected, but form individual gripping tabs, by means of which the packaging material elements (1, 2 ) can be completely resolved from each other.

FIG. 11 zeigt Strukturen (3) in Form einer Perforation (3a), in Form einer Folge von hintereinander angeordneten V-förmigen Stanzungen (3b), in Form einer rautenförmigen Stanzung (3c); jeweils in Richtung der in FIG. 1 gezeigten Linie (a) angeordnet; sowie Struktur (3) in Form eines Schnittes (3d) oder einer Perforation (3e), jeweils in Richtung der in FIG. 1 gezeigten Linie (d) angeordnet; im Falle der Strukturen (3d, 3e) wird die Verpackung beim Öffnen beispielsweise in Richtung der in FIG. 1 gezeigten Linie (a) abgeknickt (entsprechend der Vorgehensweise nach FIG. 8 und 9; siehe oben). FIG. 11 shows structures (3) in the form of a perforation (3a), in the form of a series of successively arranged V-shaped punches (3b), in the form of a diamond-shaped punching (3c); respectively in the direction of in FIG. 1 shown line (a) arranged; and structure (3) in the form of a section (3d) or a perforation (3e), respectively in the direction of in FIG. 1 arranged line (d) arranged; in the case of the structures (3d, 3e), the packaging when opening, for example, in the direction of in FIG. 1 shown line (a) kinked (according to the procedure FIG. 8th and 9 ; see above).

FIG. 12 zeigt eine Abänderung der in FIG. 1 abgebildeten Ausführungsform, wobei die Falzlinie (d) entlang einer Außenkante des zweiten Flächenbereiches (12), aber innerhalb dieses Flächenbereichs verläuft. Die Einreiß-Struktur (3) schneidet die Linie (d) rechtwinklig und verläuft vom Innern des zweiten Flächenbereiches (12) bis in gesiegelten Randbereich (22') hinein. Durch das Umknicken der Verpackung entlang der Falzlinie (d) wird die Einreiß-Struktur (3) freigelegt, und die Verpackung kann, wie bei FIG. 8 beschrieben, geöffnet werden. FIG. 12 shows a modification of the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, wherein the fold line (d) along an outer edge of the second surface area (12), but extends within this surface area. The tear structure (3) intersects the line (d) at right angles and extends from the Inside of the second surface area (12) into sealed edge area (22 ') inside. By folding the package along the fold line (d), the tear structure (3) is exposed, and the package can, as in FIG. 8th described, be opened.

FIG. 13 zeigt eine Abänderung der in FIG. 1 abgebildeten Ausführungsform, bei welcher der Steg (23) in Form eines Vorsprunges oder einer Zunge in den Bereich des zweiten Flächenabschnitts (12) hineinragt. Dieser Vorsprung kann - wie abgebildet - trapezförmig sein, er kann aber auch rund oder konvex gekrümmt (z. B. in Form eines Kreisabschnittes oder parabelförmig), oder in Form eines Dreieckes gestaltet sein. Der Vorsprung kann - wie abgebildet - achsensymmetrisch sein, alternativ sind auch asymmetrische oder unregelmäßige geometrische Formen möglich. FIG. 13 shows a modification of the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, in which the web (23) protrudes in the form of a projection or a tongue in the region of the second surface portion (12). This projection may be trapezoidal, as shown, but it may also be round or convexly curved (eg in the form of a circular segment or parabolic), or in the form of a triangle. The projection can - as shown - be axisymmetric, alternatively, asymmetric or irregular geometric shapes are possible.

Dadurch wird bewirkt, daß das Aufreißen der Verpackung, d. h. das Ablösen und Auseinanderziehen der beiden Packstoff-Elemente (1, 2) erleichtert wird. Da die Breite des Steges (23) bezogen auf die Aufreißrichtung (Pfeil e) zunächst gering ist und danach allmählich zunimmt, kann das Aufreißen unter geringerem Kraftaufwand erfolgen, verglichen mit denjenigen Ausführungsformen, bei welchen die Breite des Steges gleichbleibend ist.
Durch diese Gestaltung des Steges ist es außerdem möglich, die Gesamtlänge der Verpackung zu verringern, oder die Ausdehnung des ersten Flächenabschnitts (11) zu vergrößern, wodurch ein vergrößerter Raum (4) für die Aufnahme des Packgutes geschaffen wird (FIG. 14).
This causes the tearing of the packaging, ie the detachment and pulling apart of the two packaging material elements (1, 2) is facilitated. Since the width of the web (23) with respect to the tearing direction (arrow e) is initially low and then gradually increases, the tearing can be done with less effort compared to those embodiments in which the width of the web is constant.
By this design of the web, it is also possible to reduce the overall length of the package, or to increase the extent of the first surface portion (11), whereby an enlarged space (4) for receiving the packaged goods is created ( FIG. 14 ).

Claims (27)

  1. Non-reclosable package (10) for products which are prejudicial to health, particularly pharmaceutical products, comprising a first packaging material element (1) and a second packaging material element (2), wherein
    - the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are arranged so as to lie on top of each other;
    - the package (10) has at least one first surface section (11), at the margin or margins (21) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected with each other, whereby at least one cavity (4), which is enclosed on all sides and serves to receive the product (5) to be packaged, is formed between the two packaging material elements;
    - the package has at least one unsealed, second surface section (12) which lies outside the said first surface section (11) or adjoins the latter, and at the margin or margins (22) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected with each other; and
    - wherein at least one of the two packaging material elements (1, 2) is provided with at least one structure (3) which enables the at least one packaging material element to be torn, characterized in that said structure extends within the second surface section (12).
  2. Package according to claim 1, characterized in that the said releasable connections of the packaging material elements (1, 2) are formed by sealed seams or sealed areas.
  3. Package according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are each provided with at least one structure (3), said structures preferably being adapted to be alike or similar, and congruent to one another.
  4. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structure or structures (3) is/are selected from the following group of structures: straight cuts; jagged or undulated cuts; perforations, especially perforations consisting of dots and/or cuts arranged one after another; recesses in the material; punchings, especially arrow-shaped, triangular or rhombic punchings; predetermined breaking points.
  5. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structure or structures (3) is/are arranged within the surface section (12), near or at the margin, but not within the margin (21, 22) which connects the two packaging material elements.
  6. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has at least one crease line or fold line (d) which at least partially extends within the second surface section (12), or at an outer edge of that surface section.
  7. Package according to claim 6, characterized in that the structure (3) or at least one of the structures (3) intersects the crease line or fold line (d), preferably at right angles.
  8. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the first surface section (11) and the second surface section (12) there is a partition (23), in the region of which the packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected with one another.
  9. Package according to claim 8, characterized in that the width of the partition (23) increases relative to the tear-open direction (e) of the package, preferably in such a manner that the partition extends with a curvature or with the tip of a triangle or in the shape of a trapezium into the second surface section (2).
  10. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the first packaging material element (1) is formed from a monolayered or multilayered film, and that this packaging material element (1) is provided with one or more structures (3).
  11. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is configured as a bag which is closed all around.
  12. Package according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the second packaging material element (2) is selected from the group comprising containers, hollow bodies, especially bottles, and deep-drawn moulded parts.
  13. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a rectangular or square surface shape, with the margins being connected with one another at least at two edges, particularly at least at three edges, preferably by sealed seams.
  14. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the two packaging material elements, preferably the first packaging material element (1), has high tear strength and at the same time low tear propagation strength, the ratio of tear strength to tear propagation strength preferably being in the range from 2 to 200, especially preferably in the range from 50 to 150.
  15. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two packaging material elements are connected along the entire outer margin of the package by an uninterrupted sealed layer or sealed seam.
  16. Use of a package according to any one of the preceding claims for packaging pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations or of objects or substances which are prejudicial to health, preferably for child-resistant packaging of the said preparations, objects or substances.
  17. Process for manufacturing a package and for packaging objects, said process comprising the following steps:
    - providing a first packaging material element (1);
    - providing a second packaging material element (2);
    - positioning the product (5) to be packaged on one of the two packaging material elements;
    - superimposing and connecting the two packaging material elements (1, 2) in such a manner that at least one first surface section (11) is formed, at the margin or margins (21) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected with each other, and whereby at least one cavity (4) is formed between the two packaging material elements which is enclosed on all sides and serves to receive the product (5) to be packaged, and in such a manner that at least one unsealed, second surface section (12) is formed which lies outside the said first surface section (11) or adjoins the latter, and at the margin or margins (22) of which the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected to each other;
    - providing at least one structure (3) in at least one of the two packaging material elements (1, 2), wherein said structure extends within the second surface section (12) and enables the at least one packaging material element to be torn.
  18. Process according to claim 17, characterized in that the packaging material elements are connected with one another by means of sealed seams or sealed surfaces, especially by utilizing a peelable seal lacquer.
  19. Process according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the two packaging material elements (1, 2) are each provided with at least one structure (3), said structure(s) preferably being configured so as to be alike or similar and preferably being arranged to be congruent to one another.
  20. Process according to any one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that the structure(s) (3) are selected from the following group of structures: straight cuts; jagged or undulated cuts; perforations, especially perforations consisting of dots and/or cuts arranged one after another; recesses in the material; punchings, especially arrow-shaped, triangular or rhombic punchings; predetermined breaking points.
  21. Process according to any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that the structure or structures (3) is/are arranged within the surface section (12), near the margin, but not within the margin (21, 22) which joins the two packaging material elements.
  22. Process according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that the packaging (1, 2) is produced in the form of a bag which is closed all around.
  23. Process according to claims 17 to 21, characterized in that the second packaging material element (2) is selected from the group comprising containers, hollow bodies, especially bottles, as well as deep-drawn moulded parts.
  24. Process according to any one of claims 17 to 23, characterized in that the margins of the packaging material elements (1, 2) are releasably connected with one another at at least two edges, particularly at at least three edges, preferably by sealed seams.
  25. Process according to any one of claims 17 to 24, characterized in that the two packaging material elements are connected along the entire outer margin of the package by means of an uninterrupted sealed layer.
  26. Process according to any one of claims 17 to 25, characterized in that at least one crease line or fold line (d) is formed which at least partially extends within the second surface section (12) or along an outer edge of said surface section.
  27. Process according to claim 26, characterized in that the structure (3) or at least one of the structures (3) is provided in such a manner that it intersects the crease line or fold line (d), preferably at right angles.
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