EP3539897B1 - Package for packaging bottles and cans - Google Patents

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EP3539897B1
EP3539897B1 EP19158733.6A EP19158733A EP3539897B1 EP 3539897 B1 EP3539897 B1 EP 3539897B1 EP 19158733 A EP19158733 A EP 19158733A EP 3539897 B1 EP3539897 B1 EP 3539897B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D71/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D71/06—Packaging elements holding or encircling completely or almost completely the bundle of articles, e.g. wrappers
    • B65D71/08—Wrappers shrunk by heat or under tension, e.g. stretch films or films tensioned by compressed articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D65/00—Wrappers or flexible covers; Packaging materials of special type or form
    • B65D65/38—Packaging materials of special type or form
    • B65D65/46—Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
    • B65D65/466—Bio- or photodegradable packaging materials
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52—Details
    • B65D75/54—Cards, coupons, or other inserts or accessories
    • B65D75/56—Handles or other suspension means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/02—Labels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2571/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans, pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D2571/00123—Bundling wrappers or trays
    • B65D2571/00432—Handles or suspending means
    • B65D2571/00493—Handles or suspending means attached to the wrapper

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  • the invention relates to packaging for packaging bottles or cans.
  • Such packaging as plastic packaging with a handle, in particular as so-called six-packs for water bottles, is known from the prior art through prior public use.
  • the carrying handle has a paper insert.
  • the paper insert is firmly connected to the carrying handle, so that the paper insert does not become detached from the carrying handle during use, in particular while the packaging is being carried by the carrying handle.
  • a recycling of the packaging requires that this paper insert is removed. If at all, this is only possible with complex separation processes.
  • the EP 0 178 142 A1 discloses packaging for a bottle pack with a plastic outer packaging and a carrying handle.
  • the JP 2008 260 553 A discloses a carrying handle for a stack of packaged foods.
  • the U.S. 2007/0215504 A1 discloses packaging for a can bundle with an outer packaging and reinforced carrying handles.
  • the DE 1 557 397 A discloses a carrier for carrying objects.
  • the EP 2 586 608 A1 discloses a handle device for product packaging.
  • the EP 3 056 446 A1 discloses a package according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • One object of the present invention is to provide recyclable packaging of the type mentioned at the outset.
  • the packaging according to the invention consists exclusively of recyclable plastics. This eliminates the need to remove a paper insert. The costs are reduced.
  • a plastic composition, a so-called blend, is also to be understood as plastic.
  • the recycled plastic regenerate, i.e. a reusable raw material produced when the packaging is recycled, for a new product is of higher quality. It is ensured that only plastic components are recycled when the packaging is recycled. The plastic can be recycled more often. The environment and raw materials are protected.
  • the packaging components can consist of a multi-layer composite film.
  • One or more layers of the composite film can consist of one or more recyclable plastics or recyclable plastic compositions.
  • the outer packaging consists of a heat-shrinkable, recyclable plastic such as polyethylene (PE).
  • the carrying handle can be made of a recyclable plastic such as expanded polypropylene (PP).
  • PP polypropylene
  • the handle can also be made of polyethylene (PE).
  • the carrying handle additional component consists of a printable, recyclable plastic such as polyethylene (PE).
  • PE polyethylene
  • a printable film is advantageously provided as the starting material for the additional carrying handle component; these are also known as lettering films or label films.
  • PE polyethylene
  • the plastic composition of the packaging components can contain renewable raw materials.
  • plastics are also referred to as bio-plastics.
  • these include cellulose acetate, bio-based polyethylene (Bio-PE) and bio-based polypropylene (Bio-PP).
  • the carrying handle additional component has an imprint, which can be in the form of a barcode, brand, label, trade name, PLU number or the like. A combination of these is also possible.
  • the outer packaging has a film thickness from 20 ⁇ m, in particular from 25 ⁇ m.
  • the thickness of the film depends on the weight of the bottles or cans to be packed.
  • the foil can have a foil thickness between 20 ⁇ m and 65 ⁇ m.
  • the cans or bottles to be packaged, in particular PET bottles can have a capacity of 0.25 l, 0.33 l, 0.5 l, 1.0 l, 1.5 l or 2.5 l.
  • a film thickness of 25 ⁇ m or more is particularly advantageous for packaging with 6 x 1.5 l bottles.
  • a film thickness of 20 ⁇ m or more is particularly advantageous for packaging with 6 x 0.5 l cans or bottles.
  • the additional carrying handle component is attached to the carrying handle as an additional plastic layer. This is particularly advantageous in the case of bottles or cans to be packaged with a high total weight, in particular over 6 kg.
  • the handle can be made of a durable plastic. This reduces the risk of the carrying handle tearing when carrying.
  • the additional carrying handle component is attached to the side facing away from the outer packaging. This is a structurally simple and inexpensive connection provided.
  • the adhesive strip in sections is advantageously provided by applying an adhesive layer consisting of an adhesive in sections to the carrying handle. As a result, the carrying handle can be glued to the outer packaging and/or the carrying handle additional component can be glued to the carrying handle.
  • a particularly advantageous packaging is provided with the packaging, in which the carrying handle additional component is less stressed. This minimizes the risk of distorting the print on the carry handle accessory. The print remains legible.
  • the carrying handle additional component can be attached to the carrying handle on the side facing the outer packaging and on the side facing away from the outer packaging. This enables the carrying handle additional component to be printed with several imprints.
  • the adhesive is a bio-adhesive that is washable and may be biodegradable. This further improves the environmental compatibility. Good washability of the adhesive ensures that the adhesive can be removed almost completely. This further improves the plastic regrind.
  • the adhesive consists of renewable or recyclable raw materials.
  • a packaging according to claim 3 provides a structurally simple and cost-effective connection of the components of the packaging.
  • the adhesive layer is applied to the carrying handle on the side facing away from the outer packaging and/or on the side facing the outer packaging.
  • a particularly stable carrying handle is provided. The risk of the carrying handle detaching from the outer packaging is minimized.
  • the carrying handle is advantageously designed as a continuous plastic strip.
  • the carrying handle is welded to the outer packaging.
  • adhesive in particular a bio-adhesive
  • a carrying handle additional component is provided with a particularly advantageous plastic.
  • a carrying handle additional component with a paper-like feel can preferably be provided.
  • the consumer is used to the feel and/or look of paper.
  • the carrying handle additional component consists of a multi-layer plastic film composite.
  • a plastic film composite can have a paper character, ie a paper-like feel.
  • the packaging 1 shows a package 1 with a total of six beverage bottles 2 are packaged, which are arranged in two rows of three beverage bottles 2 each.
  • the packaging 1 consists of several components, namely an outer packaging 3 and a carrying handle 4 with a carrying handle additional component 5. All components are made of a recyclable plastic or a recyclable plastic composition.
  • the outer packaging 3 consists of a heat-shrinkable, recyclable plastic.
  • the outer packaging 3 is shrunk onto the drinks bottles 2 for partial outer packaging, with an opening 6 being present on the sides with two drinks bottles 2 each.
  • the carrying handle 4 is attached to the outer packaging 3 by means of two adhesive sections 7 .
  • the carrying handle 4 is glued in the area on the sides with three beverage bottles 2 in the middle in the area of the middle beverage bottle 2 .
  • the carrying handle 4 is attached in such a way that a free space is created between the outer packaging 3 and the carrying handle 4 so that the carrying handle 4 can be gripped.
  • the outer packaging 3 has a film thickness from 25 ⁇ m.
  • the carrying handle 4 is designed in the form of a rectangular plastic strip.
  • a stretched polypropylene is advantageously used as the plastic.
  • the adhesive sections 7 form two opposite ends of the carrying handle 4.
  • the adhesive sections 7 are formed by an adhesive layer, not shown.
  • the carrying handle additional component 5 is provided between the adhesive sections 7 .
  • the carrying handle additional component 5 is shown as an additional plastic layer on the side of the carrying handle 4 facing away from the outer packaging 3 .
  • the carrying handle 4 serves as a carrier layer for the carrying handle additional component 5.
  • the latter is glued onto the carrying handle 4.
  • the carrying handle additional component 5 consists of a printable, recyclable plastic and has an imprint 8 in the form of a barcode. Depending on the wishes of the beverage manufacturer, other imprints, such as a brand or a label, are also possible.
  • the carrying handle additional component 5 consists of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
  • HDPE high-density polyethylene
  • the carrying handle additional component 5 consists of a plastic composition with paper character, ie a paper-like ("paperlike”) feel. This is provided by a multi-layer film structure

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung zum Verpacken von Flaschen oder Dosen.The invention relates to packaging for packaging bottles or cans.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind derartige Verpackungen als Kunststoffverpackungen mit einem Traggriff, insbesondere als sogenannte Sixpacks für Wasserflaschen, durch offenkundige Vorbenutzung bekannt. Bei einer derartigen Verpackung weist der Traggriff einen Papiereinleger auf. Der Papiereinleger ist fest mit dem Traggriff verbunden, so dass sich der Papiereinleger bei Benutzung, insbesondere während des Tragens der Verpackung am Traggriff, nicht von dem Traggriff löst. Ein Recycling der Verpackung setzt voraus, dass dieser Papiereinleger entfernt wird. Dies ist, falls überhaupt, nur mit aufwendigen Trennverfahren möglich.Such packaging as plastic packaging with a handle, in particular as so-called six-packs for water bottles, is known from the prior art through prior public use. In such packaging, the carrying handle has a paper insert. The paper insert is firmly connected to the carrying handle, so that the paper insert does not become detached from the carrying handle during use, in particular while the packaging is being carried by the carrying handle. A recycling of the packaging requires that this paper insert is removed. If at all, this is only possible with complex separation processes.

Die EP 0 178 142 A1 offenbart eine Verpackung für ein Flaschengebinde mit einer Kunststoff-Umverpackung und einem Traggriff. Die JP 2008 260 553 A offenbart einen Traggriff für einen Stapel verpackter Lebensmittel. Die US 2007/0215504 A1 offenbart eine Verpackung für ein Dosengebinde mit einer Umverpackung und verstärkten Trageingriffen. Die DE 1 557 397 A offenbart einen Träger für die Beförderung von Gegenständen. Die EP 2 586 608 A1 offenbart eine Griffvorrichtung für Produktverpackungen. Die EP 3 056 446 A1 offenbart eine Verpackung nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1.The EP 0 178 142 A1 discloses packaging for a bottle pack with a plastic outer packaging and a carrying handle. The JP 2008 260 553 A discloses a carrying handle for a stack of packaged foods. The U.S. 2007/0215504 A1 discloses packaging for a can bundle with an outer packaging and reinforced carrying handles. The DE 1 557 397 A discloses a carrier for carrying objects. The EP 2 586 608 A1 discloses a handle device for product packaging. The EP 3 056 446 A1 discloses a package according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

Eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, eine recycelfähige Verpackung der eingangs genannten Art bereitzustellen.One object of the present invention is to provide recyclable packaging of the type mentioned at the outset.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Verpackung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a packaging having the features of claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Verpackung besteht ausschließlich aus recycelfähigen Kunststoffen. Hierdurch ist ein Entfernen eines Papiereinlegers entbehrlich. Die Kosten sind reduziert. Als Kunststoff ist auch eine Kunststoff-Zusammensetzung, ein sogenannter Blend, zu verstehen.The packaging according to the invention consists exclusively of recyclable plastics. This eliminates the need to remove a paper insert. The costs are reduced. A plastic composition, a so-called blend, is also to be understood as plastic.

Das recycelte Kunststoff-Regenerat, also ein beim Recyceln der Verpackung entstehender, wiederverwendbarer Rohstoff, für ein neues Produkt ist hochwertiger. Es ist sichergestellt, dass beim Recyceln der Verpackung ausschließlich Kunststoffkomponenten recycelt werden. Der Kunststoff kann häufiger recycelt werden. Die Umwelt und Rohstoffe werden geschont.The recycled plastic regenerate, i.e. a reusable raw material produced when the packaging is recycled, for a new product is of higher quality. It is ensured that only plastic components are recycled when the packaging is recycled. The plastic can be recycled more often. The environment and raw materials are protected.

Vorteilhafterweise können die Verpackungs-Komponenten aus einem mehrschichtigen Folienverbund bestehen. Eine oder mehrere Schichten des Folienverbundes können aus einem oder mehreren recycelbaren Kunststoffen oder recycelbaren KunststoffZusammensetzungen bestehen.Advantageously, the packaging components can consist of a multi-layer composite film. One or more layers of the composite film can consist of one or more recyclable plastics or recyclable plastic compositions.

Die Umverpackung besteht aus einem wärmeschrumpfbaren, recycelbaren Kunststoff, wie z.B. Polyethylen (PE). Der Traggriff kann aus einem recycelfähigen Kunststoff wie z.B. gerecktes Polypropylen (PP) bestehen. Vorteilhafterweise kann der Traggriff auch aus Polyethylen (PE) bestehen.The outer packaging consists of a heat-shrinkable, recyclable plastic such as polyethylene (PE). The carrying handle can be made of a recyclable plastic such as expanded polypropylene (PP). Advantageously, the handle can also be made of polyethylene (PE).

Die Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente besteht aus einem bedruckbaren, recycelbaren Kunststoff, wie z.B. Polyethylen (PE).The carrying handle additional component consists of a printable, recyclable plastic such as polyethylene (PE).

Als Ausgangsmaterial für die Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente ist vorteilhafterweise eine bedruckbare Folie vorgesehen, diese sind auch als Beschriftungsfolien oder Etikettenfolien bekannt.A printable film is advantageously provided as the starting material for the additional carrying handle component; these are also known as lettering films or label films.

Durch die Verwendung von Polyethylen (PE) als Hauptbestandteil der Kunststoff-Zusammensetzung für die Verpackungs-Komponenten werden die einzelnen recycelfähigen Kunststoffe verträglich zueinander. Die Recyclingfähigkeit der Verpackung ist weiter verbessert.The use of polyethylene (PE) as the main component of the plastic composition for the packaging components makes the individual recyclable plastics compatible with one another. The recyclability of the packaging has been further improved.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann die Kunststoff-Zusammensetzung der Verpackungs-Komponenten nachwachsende Rohstoffe aufweisen. Derartige Kunststoffe werden auch als Bio-Kunststoff bezeichnet. Insbesondere gehören hierzu Celluloseacetat, biobasierter Polyethylen (Bio-PE) und biobasierter Polypropylen (Bio-PP).In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the plastic composition of the packaging components can contain renewable raw materials. Such plastics are also referred to as bio-plastics. In particular, these include cellulose acetate, bio-based polyethylene (Bio-PE) and bio-based polypropylene (Bio-PP).

Die Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente weist einen Aufdruck auf, dieser kann als Barcode, Marke, Label, Handelsname, PLU-Nummer oder ähnlichem ausgeführt sein. Auch eine Kombination dieser ist möglich.The carrying handle additional component has an imprint, which can be in the form of a barcode, brand, label, trade name, PLU number or the like. A combination of these is also possible.

Insbesondere weist die Umverpackung eine Folienstärke ab 20 µm, insbesondere ab 25 µm, auf. Grundsätzlich ist die Folienstärke abhängig vom Gewicht der zu verpackenden Flaschen oder Dosen. Je nach Gewicht kann die Folie eine Folienstärke zwischen 20 µm und 65 µm aufweisen. Die zu verpackenden Dosen oder Flaschen, insbesondere PET-Flaschen, können ein Fassungsvermögen von 0,25 l, 0,33 l, 0,5 l, 1,0 l, 1,5 l oder 2,5 l haben. Insbesondere bei einer Verpackung mit 6 x 1,5 l Flaschen wird eine Folienstärke ab 25 µm vorteilhaft. Insbesondere bei Verpackungen mit 6 x 0,5 l Dosen oder Flaschen wird eine Folienstärke ab 20 µm vorteilhaft.In particular, the outer packaging has a film thickness from 20 μm, in particular from 25 μm. Basically, the thickness of the film depends on the weight of the bottles or cans to be packed. Depending on the weight, the foil can have a foil thickness between 20 µm and 65 µm. The cans or bottles to be packaged, in particular PET bottles, can have a capacity of 0.25 l, 0.33 l, 0.5 l, 1.0 l, 1.5 l or 2.5 l. A film thickness of 25 µm or more is particularly advantageous for packaging with 6 x 1.5 l bottles. A film thickness of 20 µm or more is particularly advantageous for packaging with 6 x 0.5 l cans or bottles.

Die Tragegriff-Zusatzkomponente ist als zusätzliche Kunststoffschicht am Tragegriff angebracht. Dies ist insbesondere bei zu verpackenden Flaschen oder Dosen mit einem hohen Gesamtgewicht, insbesondere über 6 kg, vorteilhaft. Insbesondere kann der Traggriff aus einem widerstandsfähigen Kunststoff bestehen. Hierdurch wird das Risiko reduziert, dass der Traggriff beim Tragen reißt.The additional carrying handle component is attached to the carrying handle as an additional plastic layer. This is particularly advantageous in the case of bottles or cans to be packaged with a high total weight, in particular over 6 kg. In particular, the handle can be made of a durable plastic. This reduces the risk of the carrying handle tearing when carrying.

Die Tragegriff-Zusatzkomponente ist auf der von der Umverpackung abgewandten Seite angebracht. Hierdurch wird eine konstruktiv einfache und kostengünstige Verbindung bereitgestellt. Vorteilhafterweise wird der abschnittsweise Klebestreifen durch ein abschnittsweises Aufbringen einer Klebeschicht bestehend aus einem Klebstoff auf den Traggriff bereitgestellt. Hierdurch kann der Traggriff an der Umverpackung und/oder die Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente an dem Traggriff festgeklebt werden.The additional carrying handle component is attached to the side facing away from the outer packaging. This is a structurally simple and inexpensive connection provided. The adhesive strip in sections is advantageously provided by applying an adhesive layer consisting of an adhesive in sections to the carrying handle. As a result, the carrying handle can be glued to the outer packaging and/or the carrying handle additional component can be glued to the carrying handle.

Mit der Verpackung wird eine besonders vorteilhafte Verpackung bereitgestellt, bei der die Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente weniger belastet wird. Hierdurch wird das Risiko minimiert, dass der Aufdruck auf der Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente verzerrt wird. Die Lesbarkeit des Aufdrucks bleibt erhalten.A particularly advantageous packaging is provided with the packaging, in which the carrying handle additional component is less stressed. This minimizes the risk of distorting the print on the carry handle accessory. The print remains legible.

In einer weiteren alternativen Ausführungsform kann die Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente am Traggriff auf der der Umverpackung zugewandten Seite und der der Umverpackung abgewandten Seite angebracht werden. Hierdurch wird das Bedrucken der Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente mit mehreren Aufdrucken ermöglicht.In a further alternative embodiment, the carrying handle additional component can be attached to the carrying handle on the side facing the outer packaging and on the side facing away from the outer packaging. This enables the carrying handle additional component to be printed with several imprints.

Insbesondere ist der Klebstoff ein Bio-Klebstoff, der auswaschbar ist und biologisch abbaubar sein kann. Hierdurch wird die Umweltverträglichkeit weiter verbessert. Eine gute Auswaschbarkeit des Klebstoffes gewährleistet, dass der Klebstoff nahezu rückstandslos entfernt werden kann. Hierdurch wird das Kunststoff-Regenerat weiter verbessert. Vorteilhafterweise besteht der Klebstoff aus nachwachsenden bzw. wiederverwertbaren Rohstoffen.In particular, the adhesive is a bio-adhesive that is washable and may be biodegradable. This further improves the environmental compatibility. Good washability of the adhesive ensures that the adhesive can be removed almost completely. This further improves the plastic regrind. Advantageously, the adhesive consists of renewable or recyclable raw materials.

Mit einer Verpackung nach Anspruch 3 wird eine konstruktiv einfache und kostengünstige Verbindung der Komponenten der Verpackung bereitgestellt.A packaging according to claim 3 provides a structurally simple and cost-effective connection of the components of the packaging.

Je nach Ausführungsform der Anbringung der Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente auf den Traggriff ist die Klebeschicht auf dem Traggriff auf der von der Umverpackung abgewandten Seite und/oder auf der zu der Umverpackung zugewandten Seite aufgebracht.Depending on the embodiment of the attachment of the carrying handle additional component to the carrying handle, the adhesive layer is applied to the carrying handle on the side facing away from the outer packaging and/or on the side facing the outer packaging.

Bei einer Verpackung nach Anspruch 4 wird ein besonders stabiler Traggriff bereitgestellt. Das Risiko eines Lösens des Traggriffs von der Umverpackung ist minimiert.With a package according to claim 4, a particularly stable carrying handle is provided. The risk of the carrying handle detaching from the outer packaging is minimized.

Vorteilhafterweise ist der Traggriff als schlussloser Kunststoffstreifen ausgeführt.The carrying handle is advantageously designed as a continuous plastic strip.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist, wenn der Traggriff an der Umverpackung angeschweißt wird. Hierdurch kann auf das Entfernen von Klebstoff, insbesondere einem Bio-Klebstoff verzichtet werden.It is particularly advantageous if the carrying handle is welded to the outer packaging. As a result, the removal of adhesive, in particular a bio-adhesive, can be dispensed with.

Bei einer Verpackung nach Anspruch 5 wird eine Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente mit einem besonders vorteilhaften Kunststoff bereitgestellt.In a package according to claim 5, a carrying handle additional component is provided with a particularly advantageous plastic.

Bevorzugt kann eine Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente mit einer papierähnlichen Haptik bereitgestellt. Der Verbraucher ist an die Haptik und/oder Optik von Papier gewöhnt.A carrying handle additional component with a paper-like feel can preferably be provided. The consumer is used to the feel and/or look of paper.

Vorteilhafterweise besteht die Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente aus einem mehrschichtigen Kunststoff-Folienverbund. Ein derartiger Kunststoff-Folienverbund kann einen Papiercharakter, also eine papierähnliche ("paperlike") Haptik, aufweisen.Advantageously, the carrying handle additional component consists of a multi-layer plastic film composite. Such a plastic film composite can have a paper character, ie a paper-like feel.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. In dieser zeigen:

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eine schematische Darstellung einer Verpackung;
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vergrößert eine teilweise Ansicht des von der Umverpackung abgetrennten Traggriffs mit einer Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente der Verpackung nach Fig. 1;
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eine Schnittdarstellung des Traggriffs entlang einer Schnittlinie III in Fig. 2.
An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. In this show:
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a schematic representation of a package;
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Figure 12 is an enlarged partial view of the handle removed from the overwrap with a handle add-on component of the wrapper 1 ;
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a sectional view of the carrying handle along a section line III in 2 .

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Verpackung 1 mit der insgesamt sechs Getränkeflaschen 2 verpackt sind, die in zwei Reihen zu je drei Getränkeflaschen 2 angeordnet sind. Die Verpackung 1 besteht aus mehreren Komponenten, nämlich einer Umverpackung 3 und einem Traggriff 4 mit einer Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente 5. Alle Komponenten bestehen aus einem recycelbaren Kunststoff bzw. einer recycelbaren Kunststoff-Zusammensetzung. 1 shows a package 1 with a total of six beverage bottles 2 are packaged, which are arranged in two rows of three beverage bottles 2 each. The packaging 1 consists of several components, namely an outer packaging 3 and a carrying handle 4 with a carrying handle additional component 5. All components are made of a recyclable plastic or a recyclable plastic composition.

Die Umverpackung 3 besteht aus einem wärmeschrumpfbaren, recycelbaren Kunststoff. Die Umverpackung 3 wird zum teilweisen Umverpacken auf die Getränkeflaschen 2 geschrumpft, wobei an den Seiten mit jeweils zwei Getränkeflaschen 2 eine Öffnung 6 vorhanden ist.The outer packaging 3 consists of a heat-shrinkable, recyclable plastic. The outer packaging 3 is shrunk onto the drinks bottles 2 for partial outer packaging, with an opening 6 being present on the sides with two drinks bottles 2 each.

Der Traggriff 4 ist über zwei Klebeabschnitte 7 an der Umverpackung 3 befestigt. Der Traggriff 4 ist im Bereich an den Seiten mit jeweils drei Getränkeflaschen 2 mittig im Bereich der mittleren Getränkeflasche 2 angeklebt. Der Traggriff 4 ist derart angebracht, dass ein Freiraum zwischen der Umverpackung 3 und dem Traggriff 4 entsteht, so dass ein Umgreifen des Traggriffs 4 möglich ist.The carrying handle 4 is attached to the outer packaging 3 by means of two adhesive sections 7 . The carrying handle 4 is glued in the area on the sides with three beverage bottles 2 in the middle in the area of the middle beverage bottle 2 . The carrying handle 4 is attached in such a way that a free space is created between the outer packaging 3 and the carrying handle 4 so that the carrying handle 4 can be gripped.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Umverpackung 3 eine Folienstärke ab 25 µm auf.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the outer packaging 3 has a film thickness from 25 μm.

Wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt, ist der Traggriff 4 in Form eines rechteckförmigen Kunststoffstreifens ausgeführt. Vorteilhafterweise wird als Kunststoff ein gerecktes Polypropylen verwendet. Die Klebeabschnitte 7 bilden zwei gegenüberliegende Enden des Traggriffes 4. Die Klebeabschnitte 7 sind durch eine nicht dargestellte Klebeschicht gebildet. Zwischen den Klebeabschnitten 7 ist die Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente 5 vorgesehen.As in 2 shown, the carrying handle 4 is designed in the form of a rectangular plastic strip. A stretched polypropylene is advantageously used as the plastic. The adhesive sections 7 form two opposite ends of the carrying handle 4. The adhesive sections 7 are formed by an adhesive layer, not shown. The carrying handle additional component 5 is provided between the adhesive sections 7 .

Wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist die Traggriff Zusatzkomponente 5 als zusätzliche Kunststoffschicht auf der von der Umverpackung 3 abgewandten Seite des Traggriffs 4 angebracht. Der Traggriff 4 dient als Trägerschicht für die Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente 5. Letztere wird auf den Traggriff 4 aufgeklebt. Je nach Ausführungsform befindet sich hierfür eine weitere Klebeschicht entweder auf der Traggriff-Zusatzkomponente 5 oder auf dem Traggriff 4.As in 3 the carrying handle additional component 5 is shown as an additional plastic layer on the side of the carrying handle 4 facing away from the outer packaging 3 . The carrying handle 4 serves as a carrier layer for the carrying handle additional component 5. The latter is glued onto the carrying handle 4. Depending on the embodiment, there is an additional adhesive layer either on the additional carrying handle component 5 or on the carrying handle 4.

Die Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente 5 besteht aus einem bedruckbaren, recycelbaren Kunststoff und weist einen Aufdruck 8 in Form eines Barcodes auf. Je nach Wunsch des Getränkeherstellers sind auch andere Aufdrucke, wie z.B. eine Marke oder ein Label möglich.The carrying handle additional component 5 consists of a printable, recyclable plastic and has an imprint 8 in the form of a barcode. Depending on the wishes of the beverage manufacturer, other imprints, such as a brand or a label, are also possible.

Die Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente 5 besteht im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel aus einem High-Density-Polyethylene (HDPE).In the exemplary embodiment shown, the carrying handle additional component 5 consists of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

Vorteilhafterweise besteht die Traggriff- Zusatzkomponente 5 aus einer Kunststoff-Zusammensetzung mit Papiercharakter, also einer papierähnlichen ("paperlike") Haptik. Diese wird durch einen mehrlagigen Folienaufbau bereitgestelltAdvantageously, the carrying handle additional component 5 consists of a plastic composition with paper character, ie a paper-like ("paperlike") feel. This is provided by a multi-layer film structure

Claims (5)

  1. Package for packaging bottles or cans including the components of
    - an outer package (3) for at least partial repackaging of bottles or cans, consisting of a heat-shrinkable plastic film and
    - a carrying handle (4) attached to the outer package (3) including an additional carrying handle component (5),
    wherein all components of the package (1) consist of at least one recyclable plastic material and
    wherein the additional carrying handle component (5) consists of a printable plastic material and has an imprint (8), and wherein the additional carrying handle component (5) is attached to the carrying handle (4) as an additional plastic layer
    characterized in that the additional carrying handle component (5) is mounted on the side facing away from the outer package (3).
  2. Package according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrying handle (4) is designed as an adhesive strip at least in sections.
  3. Package according to claim 2, characterized in that the carrying handle (4) is connected to the outer package (3) and to the additional carrying handle component (5) via an adhesive connection.
  4. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle (4) is designed as a plastic strip running completely around the outer package (3).
  5. Package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional carrying handle component (5) consists of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
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