DE102018106645B4 - Combination packaging and manufacturing method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A combination package comprising:- an inner package (3) having a plurality of first side walls (9a - 9d) extending from a lay-flat condition in which the first side walls (9a - 9d) are arranged substantially parallel to one another, to an erected condition in which the first side walls (9a - 9d) forming an acute, right or obtuse angle to each other;- an outer package, having a plurality of second side walls (4a - 4d) which are erectable from a lay-flat state in which the second side walls (4a - 4d) are arranged essentially parallel to one another, can be erected into an erected state in which the second side walls (4a - 4d) form an acute, right or obtuse angle to one another and- wherein the outer packaging has at least one closable lid (5a - 5d) and one closable bottom (6a - 6d) which are hinged to the second side walls (4a - 4d) and for closing the outer packaging in a closed state nd can be folded;- the inner packaging (3) and the outer packaging (2) being arranged one on top of the other in such a way that the inner packaging (3) and the outer packaging (2) can be transferred together from the flat-lying to the erected state,- and the outer packaging ( 2) in its erected and closed state, the inner packaging (3) essentially encloses from all sides and characterized in that at least one connecting element (13) is provided which, in the flat state of the combination packaging, connects the inner packaging (3) to the outer packaging ( 2) firmly connects,- the at least one connecting element (13) having at least one predetermined breaking point (14) which is arranged in such a way that either by erecting the combination packaging (1) from the flat state into the erected state, or by closing the inner packaging (3) or by opening the outer packaging (2) the at least one predetermined breaking point (14 ) is disconnected.

Description

The invention relates to a combination packaging having an outer packaging and an inner packaging arranged therein, as well as a method for producing such a packaging.

Due to the great possibilities and advantages of e-commerce, such as the ease of ordering, fast delivery, high convenience and increasingly cheaper shipping costs, individual products are increasingly being ordered, sold and shipped individually. The products are usually arranged in primary packaging or inner packaging and must be placed in additional secondary packaging or outer packaging for transport to the end consumer. The provision of such an outer packaging, in particular the work step of additionally packing the already packaged product in the outer packaging, costs time and money. Due to the logistical restrictions in the mail order companies, individual products are often sent in outer packaging that is much too large. This leads to high transport, storage and packaging costs and to large amounts of waste, which should be avoided for ecological reasons. At the same time, since the end consumer's expectations of the design of the primary packaging are increasing, the primary packaging cannot be used directly for shipping. Due to their special design, these are often not suitable for shipping at all, the printed image can be damaged during shipping, or such damage could even occur during shipping that also affects the packaged product. In addition, neutral shipping is not guaranteed due to the product information on the primary packaging.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to create a packaging and a production method for this which avoid the above disadvantages.

The task is solved by a combination packaging that has an inner packaging and an outer packaging. The inner package has a plurality of first side walls erectable from a lay-flat condition in which the first side walls are arranged substantially parallel to one another to an erected condition in which the first side walls form an acute right, or obtuse angle to one another. For this purpose, the side walls can be hinged to one another, for example in a row. The inner packaging can additionally have a bottom and a lid or also only have a lid or a bottom and be designed to be open on one side. The inner packaging expediently consists of a one-piece blank. However, it is also possible to form the inner packaging from a number of blanks which are connected to one another.

The outer package has a plurality of second side walls erectable from a lay-flat condition in which the second side walls are substantially parallel to one another to an erected condition in which the side walls form an acute, right or obtuse angle with one another. For this purpose, the second side walls can also be hinged to one another, for example in a row. The outer package also has a closable lid and a closable bottom, which may be hinged to opposite sides of the second side walls and are foldable to close the outer package into a closed condition. The outer packaging expediently consists of a one-piece blank. However, it is also possible to form the outer packaging from a number of blanks which are connected to one another.

The designations of the individual walls of the packaging as side walls, base or lid are not to be understood as limiting. For example, a wall referred to herein as a side wall can lie at the bottom like a base or lie at the top like a lid, given a corresponding orientation of the packaging. It is also possible that of a plurality of panels, each referred to herein as a side wall, some form an underlying bottom an upper lid depending on the orientation of the package, while other side walls are actually located at the side of the package.

Inner packaging and outer packaging can be made of a foldable material such as paper, cardboard, folding boxboard or corrugated board. The inner packaging and the outer packaging can consist of different materials in order to meet different requirements in terms of strength, resistance to external influences, design options, and the like. For example, the inner packaging is provided with a printable or printed outer surface. In principle, however, it is also possible for the inner packaging and the outer packaging to consist of the same materials.

When lying flat, the blank of the inner packaging is arranged on the blank of the outer packaging in such a way that the inner packaging and the outer packaging can be transferred together from the flat-lying to the erected state. The first can do this Side walls of the inner packaging essentially rest against the second side walls of the outer packaging, with the articulation points between the first side walls being arranged essentially congruently at the articulation points between the second side walls. However, since the inner package is generally slightly smaller in circumference than the outer package, there is a small offset between the respective points of articulation. In particular, the superimposed blanks of the inner packaging and the outer packaging can also be folded in such a way that the inner packaging is essentially arranged inside the outer packaging. In particular, the blanks of the inner packaging and the outer packaging are already connected to one another when they are lying flat, for example by at least one adhesive bond. The combination packaging with the inner packaging and outer packaging can therefore be transported or stored completely in the flat state in a space-saving manner and can be converted into the erected state for filling in a common work step, in which both inner packaging and outer packaging are erected.

In the erected state and with the lid and base of the outer packaging closed, the inner packaging is essentially enclosed on all sides by the outer packaging, in particular by its side walls, lid and base. The outer packaging thus protects the inner packaging with the product inside and can be used to transport the product in the inner packaging. The outer packaging can completely enclose the inner packaging so that the inner packaging is no longer visible from the outside. This ensures that the products are shipped neutrally, even if the inner packaging, as is typically the case, contains information about the product it contains.

However, the outer packaging can also have a viewing window, for example in one of the side walls, the lid and/or the base. The inner packaging is still visible from the outside through such a viewing window, so that the product can still be identified from the outside. In this case, however, it is necessary that the inner packaging is still essentially enclosed on all sides. The size of the viewing window is therefore less than 25%, preferably less than 15%, particularly preferably less than 5% of the area of the respective side wall, cover or base in which the viewing window is arranged.

The inner packaging and the outer packaging can be closed independently of each other, since they are each designed as independent packaging.

The combination packaging also has a connecting element which, when lying flat, firmly connects the inner packaging to the outer packaging. The connecting element ensures that, in the flat state, the inner packaging does not fall out of the outer packaging or fall off it and therefore first have to be reinserted into the outer packaging or connected to it before filling. It is also prevented that the inner packaging and the outer packaging slip against each other during storage and transport of the combination packaging in the flat state. It is thus ensured that when packaging a product, the combination packaging with the combined inner packaging and outer packaging can be erected in a common work step. All known fasteners such as glue or staples can be used as fasteners. The combination packaging can also have a number of connecting elements which connect the inner packaging and the outer packaging to one another at a number of points. The number of splices can be chosen depending on the type of packaging and the construction of the outer packaging and the inner packaging.

The connecting element comprises a predetermined breaking point, which is arranged in such a way that the predetermined breaking point is separated by erecting the combination packaging from the flat state to the erected state, or by closing the inner packaging or by opening the outer packaging, and thus the inner packaging is separated from the outer packaging. After separation, an interface between inner packaging and outer packaging is clearly visible. Since the outer packaging is typically disposed of by the end user, while the inner packaging remains with the end user, it is necessary to separate the connection between the inner packaging and the outer packaging again. By separating the packaging, easy removal of the inner packaging can be ensured. However, it must be avoided that a complicated work step is necessary for the separation. This would lead to additional time expenditure on the part of the manufacturer and thus to increased costs. If such a step is only carried out by the end user, this leads to additional work for the user, who should experience a positive moment when unpacking and should therefore not be confronted with such work steps. The combination packaging according to the invention is the inner packaging has already been separated from the outer packaging at the latest after the combination packaging has been opened, without the end consumer having to spend an additional work step to separate the inner packaging from the outer packaging.

In the first possible embodiment, the predetermined breaking point is arranged in such a way that the separation takes place through the step of erecting the combination packaging. Since, due to the finite thickness of the packaging, the outer packaging when erected has a greater circumference than the inner packaging, the inner packaging is displaced relative to the outer packaging at at least one point during erection. If the predetermined breaking point is arranged at such a point between the inner packaging and the outer packaging, the predetermined breaking point is separated by the relative movement.

When erecting the combination packaging, provision can also be made for the lid and/or the base of the outer packaging to be folded outwards in order to facilitate filling of the combination packaging, for example by arranging the lid flaps in a funnel shape. The predetermined breaking point can then also be arranged in such a way that the predetermined breaking point is separated by folding the lid and/or the base outwards. The separation can take place, for example, by overstretching glued tabs or by breaking perforations.

In a second possibility, the predetermined breaking point is arranged in such a way that the separation takes place by closing the inner packaging. Since both the inner and outer packaging must be closed before the product can be shipped in the packaging, no additional work is required to separate the inner packaging from the outer packaging. The separation takes place during the step of closing the packaging, which is carried out anyway.

As a third option, the predetermined breaking point is arranged in such a way that the inner packaging and outer packaging are separated by opening the outer packaging. This step must be carried out anyway by the recipient of the packaging, for example the end consumer. In this case, too, there is no additional workload for the end consumer.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the predetermined breaking point of the connecting element can have a separable adhesive bond. In this embodiment, no particular changes need to be made to the blanks for the inner wrapper and outer wrapper. When the inner packaging is glued to the outer packaging, for example, a line of glue is applied to connect the inner packaging and the outer packaging. This separable bond can be separated again simply by applying force. For example, the detachable adhesive can be separated by the end user closing the inner packaging or opening the outer packaging. The separable adhesive therefore serves as a connecting element for firmly connecting the inner packaging to the outer packaging and at the same time as a predetermined breaking point that can be separated by closing or opening. Depending on the strength of the cohesive and adhesive forces, the separation can take place within the bond or directly at the contact point of the glue used with the inner packaging or the outer packaging. The separation can also occur through fiber tearing in the foldable material of the inner packaging or the outer packaging. After the bond has been separated, adhesive residues or a fiber tear remain at the connection point as a visible interface.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the predetermined breaking point of the connecting element can have a perforation. A perforation is made in the material of the connecting element, for example through small cuts or holes, as a result of which the material can be torn open or detached at this point with less effort. The perforation can be located on the inner packaging or the outer packaging or on both packaging.
In a preferred embodiment, the inner packaging can have a closable lid and/or a closable base. Such a lid or base comprises at least one flap hinged to a first side wall of the inner package. In order to close the inner packaging, this flap of the lid or base can be folded into a closed state in which an opening or an open side of the inner packaging is at least partially closed. In this embodiment, the connecting element can connect the tab of the inner package to the outer package such that folding the tab into the closed condition causes separation of the tab from the outer package. For this purpose, in particular, the predetermined breaking point can be arranged at a distance from the point of articulation between the tab and the first side wall. As a result, the folding in of the flap along the point of articulation results in a relative movement of the predetermined breaking point to the outer packaging, as a result of which the latter is separated. The tab of the lid or base remains then on the inner packaging and is separate from the outer packaging. Therefore, after the inner package has been filled with the product, the inner package can be closed by folding the lid or the bottom into a closed state. This step, which is to be carried out during the packaging of the product, separates the inner packaging from the outer packaging. There is therefore no additional step required for separating the inner packaging from the outer packaging.
In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting element connects the flap of the top or bottom of the inner packaging to the top or bottom of the outer packaging.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting element comprises an adhesive flap which is connected to the flap in one piece and can be separated from the flap by a perforation, the adhesive flap being adhesively bonded to the outer packaging. In such an embodiment, folding the flap into the closed state separates the perforation between the flap and the adhesive flap, since the adhesive flap is held on the outer packaging by means of the adhesive. Alternatively, the perforation can be broken by folding the tab outwards. After folding the flap into the closed state or folding the flap outwards, the glue flap remains on the outer packaging as a visible interface between the inner packaging and the outer packaging.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the connecting element can comprise an adhesive flap which is connected in one piece to the lid or the base of the outer packaging, this being connected to the lid or the base so that it can be separated by a perforation. In this embodiment, the adhesive flap is glued to the inner packaging. This means that the adhesive flap remains on the inner packaging after separation at the perforation.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an opening element can also be provided, which is used to open the outer packaging. In this embodiment, the connecting element is arranged such that the opening element of the outer package is connected to the inner package through the connecting element. As a result, when the outer packaging is opened by means of the opening element, the opening element is separated from the inner packaging. There is thus a connection between the inner packaging and the outer packaging until the outer packaging is opened. This leads to increased stability of the combination packaging, in particular during the entire filling process and during transport after filling. In this embodiment, too, the end user does not have to carry out an additional work step in order to separate the inner packaging from the outer packaging.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the opening element is a tear-off thread, a removable and/or severable adhesive strip and/or a perforation. Such opening elements can be manufactured particularly inexpensively and are easy to use by the end user.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the opening element is arranged circumferentially on the outer packaging, so that it is divided into two separate parts by opening the opening element, which can be removed from the inner packaging in the manner of a sliding box. Such a sliding box can be removed particularly easily from the inner packaging and, in the event of a return, simply pushed back over the inner packaging in order to be able to send it again.

• - Bereitstellen eines Zuschnitts für eine Innenverpackung, aufweisend mehrere erste Seitenwände, die von einem flachliegenden Zustand, bei dem die ersten Seitenwände im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander angeordnet sind, in einen aufgerichteten Zustand, bei dem die ersten Seitenwände einen spitzen, rechten oder stumpfen Winkel zueinander bilden, aufrichtbar ist.
• - Bereitstellen eines Zuschnitts für eine Außenverpackung, aufweisend mehrere zweite Seitenwände, die von einem flachliegenden Zustand, bei dem die zweiten Seitenwände im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander angeordnet sind, in einen aufgerichteten Zustand, bei dem die zweiten Seitenwände einen spitzen, rechten oder stumpfen Winkel zueinander bilden, aufrichtbar ist, wobei der Zuschnitt für die Außenverpackung mindestens einen verschließbaren Deckel und einen verschließbaren Boden aufweist die an den zweiten Seitenwänden angelenkt sind.
• - Verbinden der Innenverpackung mit der Außenverpackung an einer Verbindungsstelle mittels eines Verbindungselements mit einer Sollbruchstelle derart, dass die Innenverpackung und die Außenverpackung gemeinsam von dem flachliegenden in den aufgerichteten Zustand überführbar sind, wobei die Außenverpackung in einem aufgerichteten, geschlossenen Zustand die Innenverpackung im Wesentlichen von allen Seiten umschließt und wobei die Sollbruchstelle des Verbindungselements derart angeordnet ist, dass durch Aufrichten der Kombinationsverpackung von dem flachliegenden Zustand in den aufgerichteten Zustand, oder durch Verschließen der Innenverpackung oder durch Öffnen der Außenverpackung die Sollbruchstelle getrennt und damit die Innenverpackung von der Außenverpackung getrennt wird.

The invention also relates to a manufacturing method for a combination package as described above. This includes the following steps:

• - providing a blank for an inner package, comprising a plurality of first side walls, from a flat condition, in which the first side walls are arranged substantially parallel to one another, to an erected condition, in which the first side walls form an acute, right or obtuse angle to one another , is erectable.
• - providing a blank for an outer package, comprising a plurality of second side walls, from a flat condition, in which the second side walls are arranged substantially parallel to one another, to an erected condition, in which the second side walls form an acute, right or obtuse angle to one another , is erectable, wherein the blank for the outer packaging has at least one closable lid and one closable bottom which are hinged to the second side walls.
• - Connecting the inner packaging to the outer packaging at a connection point by means of a connecting element with a predetermined breaking point such that the inner packaging and the outer packaging together can be transferred from the flat-lying to the erected state, with the outer packaging essentially enclosing the inner packaging on all sides in an erected, closed state and with the predetermined breaking point of the connecting element being arranged in such a way that by erecting the combination packaging from the flat-lying state into the erected state , or by closing the inner packaging or by opening the outer packaging, the predetermined breaking point is separated and the inner packaging is separated from the outer packaging.

Inner packaging and outer packaging can be folded into each other after connecting. Further connections can be made both on the inner packaging and on the outer packaging. In particular, side walls of the inner packaging that belong together can be connected to one another, for example glued. Likewise, side walls of the outer packaging that belong together can be connected to one another, for example glued. As a result, the inner packaging can be arranged within the outer packaging in such a way that the inner packaging and the outer packaging can be transferred together from the flat-lying to the erected state.

• 1 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf einen Zuschnitt für eine Innenverpackung und einen Zuschnitt für eine Außenverpackung;
• 2 zeigt eine schräge Draufsicht miteinander verbundener Zuschnitte der Innenverpackung und der Außenverpackung;
• 3 zeigt die miteinander verbundenen Zuschnitte der Innenverpackung und der Außenverpackung nach einem ersten Faltungsschritt;
• 4 zeigt die Kombinationsverpackung in einem flachliegenden Zustand;
• 5 zeigt die Kombinationsverpackung in einem aufgerichteten Zustand mit bereits geschlossenem Boden;
• 6 zeigt die Kombinationsverpackung mit eingefalteten Laschen des Deckels;
• 7 zeigt die Kombinationsverpackung mit vollständig geschlossenem Deckel der Innenverpackung;
• 8 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Kombinationsverpackung mit einer trennbaren Verklebung als Sollbruchstelle;
• 9 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Kombinationsverpackung mit einem kreisförmigen perforierten Klebeausschnitt als Verbindungselement;
• 10 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Kombinationsverpackung, wobei das Verbindungselement an einem Aufreißfaden angeordnet ist;
• 11 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Kombinationsverpackung, die als Schiebeschachtel ausgeführt ist;
• 12 zeigt eine als Schiebeschachtel ausgeführte Kombinationsverpackung, mit entnommener Innenverpackung;
• 13 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Kombinationsverpackung mit einer Sollbruchstelle die durch das Aufrichten getrennt wird;
• 14 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Kombinationsverpackung mit einer einseitig offen ausgeführten Innenverpackung.

Further advantages, features and possible applications of the invention result from the following description of various embodiments and the drawings. All features described and/or illustrated form the subject matter of the present invention, either individually or in any combination, also independently of their summary in the claims or their back-references.

• 1 Figure 12 shows a plan view of a blank for an inner package and a blank for an outer package;
• 2 shows an oblique plan view of interconnected blanks of the inner package and the outer package;
• 3 shows the interconnected blanks of the inner packaging and the outer packaging after a first folding step;
• 4 shows the combination package in a lay-flat condition;
• 5 shows the combination packaging in an erected state with the bottom already closed;
• 6 shows the combination packaging with flaps of the lid folded in;
• 7 shows the combination packaging with the lid of the inner packaging fully closed;
• 8th shows an embodiment of the combination packaging with a separable adhesive as a predetermined breaking point;
• 9 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging with a circular perforated adhesive section as a connecting element;
• 10 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging, wherein the connecting element is arranged on a tear-open strip;
• 11 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging, which is designed as a sliding box;
• 12 shows a combination packaging designed as a sliding box, with the inner packaging removed;
• 13 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging with a predetermined breaking point which is separated by being erected;
• 14 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging with an inner packaging that is open on one side.

Below is the combination package 1 in the 1 until 4 described by the manufacturing steps of the combination package 1. 1 Figure 1 shows the two main components of the combination package 1, namely a blank for the outer package 2 and the inner package 3. The inner package can be made from an aesthetically pleasing cardboard, while the outer package can be made from a strong corrugated cardboard. The outer package 2 has four side walls 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d hinged to each other in a row, which can be folded at the joints. A cover 5, which consists of four tabs 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, is articulated on a first free side of the side walls 4a to 4d. On the side of the side walls 4a to 4d opposite the cover, a bottom 6 is arranged, which consists of four tabs 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d. In addition, a first adhesive flap 7 is arranged on the side wall 4d in order to be able to connect the side wall 4d to the side wall 4a. The outer package 2 also has a tear-open perforation 8 which extends across the entire outer package 2 via the side walls 4a to 4d. Alternatively, a tear-off thread can also be used instead of the tear-off perforation. The inner packaging 3 and the outer packaging 2 have the same number of side walls 4a-d, 9a-d, which in pairs have essentially the same width.

The inner packaging 3 is constructed in a similar way. It comprises four side walls 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d hinged to one another in a row. An adhesive flap 15 is arranged on the side wall 9a in order to be able to connect the side wall 9a to the side wall 9d. A cover 10, which consists of three tabs 10a, 10c, 10d, is arranged on a first free side of the side walls 9a to 9d. On the side of the side walls 9a to 9d opposite the cover, a bottom 11 is arranged, which consists of the tabs 11a, 11c, 11d. The base flap 11d and the cover flap 10d each comprise a push-in flap 12 in order to be able to close the cover 10 or the base 11. A connecting element 13 is arranged on the cover part 10c via a predetermined breaking point 14 . A connecting element 13 with a predetermined breaking point 14 is also arranged on the base part 11c. The predetermined breaking points 14 are each formed as a perforation along a curved line.

2 shows the combination packaging 1 after the inner packaging 3 and the outer packaging 2 have been connected to one another. For this purpose, an adhesive, for example hotmelt, was applied to a region of the top flap 5c and the bottom flap 6c. The adhesive was only applied to the area of the top flap 5c and the bottom flap 6c, which is in the 2 shown superimposed state of the blanks for the outer packaging 2 and the inner packaging 3, the connecting element 13 is opposite. Alternatively, the adhesive can be applied to the connecting element 13 or to both parts. As a result, the connecting element 13 on the top flap 10c and the connecting element 13 on the bottom flap 11c are glued to the top flap 5c or bottom flap 6c, with no direct adhesion being present between top flap 10c and top flap 5c, and between bottom flap 11c and bottom flap 6c there is no direct bonding. The connection is made in such a way that the inner packaging 3 is placed essentially parallel to the outer packaging 2 . In this case, the first side walls 9a-d and second side walls 4a-d lie on top of one another with essentially the same width. The articulation points between the first side walls 9a-d are essentially congruent at the articulation points between the second side walls 4a-d. Since the inner packaging 3 has a smaller circumference than the outer packaging 2, there is an offset between the articulation points on the order of the thickness of the side walls 4a-d, 9a-d.

In addition, an adhesive strip 16 with a protective film has been applied to the top flap 5b, which can be used later to close the outer packaging. The protective film can be removed for gluing using the adhesive strip 16 . The outer packaging can also be closed using adhesive tape or other known connection aids.

3 shows the combination packaging 1 after a first folding step. The inner packaging 3 and the outer packaging 2 were folded inwards together along a fold edge between the side walls 4a, 4b or 9a, 9b, so that the folded inner packaging 3 is arranged at the fold edge inside the outer packaging 2. A strip of glue 17 is applied to the second adhesive flap 15 of the inner packaging 3 . Another strip of glue 18 is also applied to the first adhesive flap of the outer packaging.

In 4 the combination package 1 is shown after a second folding step. In this case, the inner packaging 3 and the outer packaging 2 were folded together along a folding edge which connects the side walls 4c and 4d or 9c and 9d to one another. As a result, the side wall 9d has been folded onto the glue flap 15 with the strip of glue 17, so that the side wall 9d is connected to the side wall 9a. In addition, the adhesive flap 7 was folded onto the side wall 4a with the strip of glue 18, so that the side wall 4a is connected to the side wall 4d. In this state, the combination packaging can be stored to save space or transported to manufacturers and shippers of products. The combination packaging 1 can then be converted into the erected state on site, directly before filling, in a simple work step. The adhesive bonding according to the invention prevents the inner packaging from slipping or falling out.

5 shows the combination packaging 1 in an erected state. For this purpose, the inner packaging 3 and the outer packaging 2 were folded together along the connection points of the respective side walls, so that the side walls 4a to 4d and 9a to 9d are essentially perpendicular to one another. in the in 5 the representation shown, the base 11 of the inner packaging 3 and the base 6 of the outer packaging 2 have already been closed. The lid 5 of the outer packaging 2 and the lid 10 of the inner packaging 3 are not yet in a closed state. The tab 10c of the lid 10 is connected to the tab 5c of the lid 5 of the outer packaging 2 by means of the connecting element 13 .

6 shows a combination packaging 1 in the erected state, in which two flaps 10a, 10c of the lid 10 of the inner packaging 3 have already been folded into the closed state By folding the tab 10c outward, the tab 10c was broken at the perforation 14 and therefore separated from the connecting element 13. By separating the flap 10c from the connecting element 13, the connection between the flap 10c and the flap 5c and therefore also the connection between the inner packaging 3 and the outer packaging 2 has been severed.

7 shows the combination package 1 in a state in which the inner package 3 is completely closed. In this state, the inner packaging 3 is only loosely arranged in the outer packaging 2 since there is no longer any fixed connection between the inner packaging 3 and the outer packaging 2 .

8th shows an alternative embodiment of the combination packaging 1. An adhesive track 13 is arranged as a connecting element between the top flap 5c, the outer packaging 2 and the top flap 10c of the inner packaging 3 in order to glue the top flap 5c to the top flap 10c. The adhesive track 13 forms a separable bond and thus also acts as a predetermined breaking point 14. When the cover flap 10c is folded in, the separable bond 13, 14 is separated. 8th shows the state of the combination packaging 1 in which the cover flap 10c has already been folded in and the separable adhesive bond 13, 14 has already been separated. A torn fiber at the connection points remains as a visible interface.

9 shows a further alternative embodiment, in which the connecting element 13 comprises an adhesive tab, which is designed as a circular adhesive section. In particular, there is a perforation 14 on the lid flap 5c of the outer packaging 2, which defines the circular adhesive cutout 13. The adhesive section 13 is glued to the top flap 10c of the inner packaging 3 . When the top flap 10c is folded into the closed state, the adhesive cutout 13 is separated from the top flap 5c along the perforation 14 . As a result, a circular cutout remains in the top flap 5c, with the detached element remaining on the top flap 10c of the inner packaging 3.

10 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging 1, in which the connecting element is arranged on the tear-off perforation, which is provided as an opening element on the outer packaging 2. When the combination packaging 1 is opened by pulling on the tear-off perforation 8 , the tear-off perforation 8 is detached from the outer packaging 2 . Since the connecting element 13 with the predetermined breaking point 14 is arranged between the tear-off perforation 8 of the outer packaging 2 and the inner packaging 3 , the connection between the outer packaging 2 and inner packaging 3 is released by detaching the tear-off perforation 8 .

11 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging 1 in which the outer packaging 2 has already been opened by means of a tear-open element 8 . The tear-off element 8 runs all the way around the entire outer packaging 2, so that the outer packaging 2 is separated into two sections. The outer packaging 2 can therefore be opened in the form of a sliding box. A first part of the outer packaging 2 has already been removed from the inner packaging 3 .

12 shows the embodiment designed as a sliding box 11 , in which the inner packaging 3 has been completely pushed out of the outer packaging 2.

13 shows an embodiment of the combination packaging 1 in which the connecting element 13 with the predetermined breaking point 14 is arranged in such a way that it is separated from the flat state into the erected state by erecting the combination packaging 1 . That in the 13 The connecting element 13, 14 shown is arranged on the inner packaging 3 and is therefore only drawn in for illustration, since it is not visible from the outside. The connecting element 13, 14 has a cutout in the inner packaging 3, in which a sliding element 13 is arranged. The sliding element 13 is fixed to the inner packaging 3 on the left and right by means of two perforations 14 . The sliding element 13 is also fixed to the outer packaging 2 by means of an adhesive bond. When the combination packaging 1 is erected, the second side wall 4c moves relative to the first side wall 9c. For this purpose, the sliding element 13 can move in the section along the direction of the arrow shown. The perforations 14 break open, as a result of which the inner packaging 3 is separated from the outer packaging 2 . The sliding element 13 then remains on the outer packaging 2 and a hole is thus created in the inner packaging 3.

the 14 shows an embodiment of the invention in which the inner packaging 3 has only one base 11 and is open on the side shown. The connecting element 13, 14 can then be arranged, for example, on the opposite side on the base 11 of the inner packaging 3.

The combination packaging according to the invention thus represents primary packaging and transport packaging at the same time and thus enables a product to be delivered to the customer in a well-protected manner transport and at the same time to present the primary packaging in a way that is relevant to marketing.

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5a - d

lid

6a - d

floor

7

first glue tab

8th

tear element

9a - d

first side walls

10a - d

lid

11a - d

floor

12

tuck tab

13

fastener

14

predetermined breaking point

15

second glue flap

16

adhesive strips

17

strips of glue

18

strips of glue

Claims (11)

Combination packaging comprising: - an inner packaging (3) with a plurality of first side walls (9a - 9d) which can be moved from a flat-lying state in which the first side walls (9a - 9d) are arranged substantially parallel to one another to an erected state in which the first side walls (9a - 9d) form an acute, right or obtuse angle to each other, are erectable; - an outer package, having a plurality of second side walls (4a - 4d) which can be moved from a flat-lying condition in which the second side walls (4a - 4d) are arranged substantially parallel to one another to an erected condition in which the second side walls (4a - 4d) form an acute, right or obtuse angle to one another, can be erected and - the outer packaging having at least one closable lid (5a - 5d) and one closable base (6a - 6d) which are articulated on the second side walls (4a - 4d). and are foldable to close the outer package into a closed condition; - the inner packaging (3) and the outer packaging (2) being arranged one on top of the other in such a way that the inner packaging (3) and the outer packaging (2) can be transferred together from the flat to the erected state, - and the outer packaging (2) in its encloses the inner packaging (3) essentially on all sides in the erected and closed state, and characterized in that - at least one connecting element (13) is provided, which firmly connects the inner packaging (3) to the outer packaging (2) when the combination packaging is in the flat state , - wherein the at least one connecting element (13) has at least one predetermined breaking point (14), which is arranged in such a way that either by erecting the combination packaging (1) from the flat state into the erected state, or by closing the inner packaging (3) or by opening the outer packaging (2), the at least one predetermined breaking point (14) is separated . Combination packaging according to claim 1 , characterized in that the predetermined breaking point (14) of the connecting element (13) has a separable adhesive bond. Combination packaging according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the predetermined breaking point (14) of the connecting element (13) has a perforation. Combination packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner packaging (3) has a closable lid (10a - 10d) and/or a closable base (11a - 11d) with at least one flap (10a - 10d, 11a - 11d ) which is hinged to a first side wall (9a - 9d) and for closing the inner packaging (3) can be folded into a closed state, and wherein the connecting element (13) has the tab (10a - 10d, 11a - 11 d) with the Outer packaging (2) connects in such a way that folding the flap (10a-10d, 11a-11d) into the closed state separates the flap (10a-10d, 11a-11d) from the outer packaging (2). Combination packaging according to claim 4 , characterized in that the connecting element (13) connects the tab (10a - 10d, 11a - 11d) to the lid (5a - 5d) and/or base (6a - 6d) of the outer packaging (2). Combination packaging according to claim 4 or 5 , characterized in that the connecting element (13) has a one-piece with the tab (10a - 10d, 11a - 11d) connected adhesive tab, which is detachably connected to the tab (10a - 10d, 11a - 11d) by a perforation (14). , wherein the adhesive flap (13) is glued to the outer packaging (2). Combination packaging according to claim 1 until 6 , characterized in that the connecting element (13) has a one-piece with the lid (5a - 5d) or the bottom (6a - 6d) of the outer packaging (2) connected adhesive flap (13) through a perforation (14) with the lid (5a - 5d) or the bottom (6a - 6d) is separably connected, the adhesive flap (13) being glued to the inner packaging (3). Combination packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an opening element (8) is provided for opening the outer packaging (2), the connecting element (13) connecting the opening element (8) to the inner packaging (3) in such a way that by opening the Outer packaging (2) by means of the opening element (8), the opening element (8) is separated from the inner packaging (3). Combination packaging according to claim 8 , characterized in that the opening element (8) has a tear-off thread, a removable adhesive strip and/or a perforation. Combination packaging according to claim 8 or 9 , characterized in that the opening element (8) is arranged circumferentially on the outer packaging (2) and divides it into two parts which can be removed from the inner packaging (3) in the manner of a sliding box. Manufacturing method for a combination package (1) according to one of the preceding claims, with the following steps: - Providing a blank for an inner package (3) having a plurality of first side walls (9a - 9d) which can be moved from a flat state in which the first side walls (9a - 9d) are arranged essentially parallel to one another to an erected state in which the first side walls (9a - 9d) form an acute, right or obtuse angle to each other, is erectable; - providing a blank for an outer package (2) comprising a plurality of second side walls (4a - 4d) which are arranged from a flat-lying state in which the second side walls (4a - 4d) are arranged substantially parallel to one another to an erected state in which the second side walls (4a - 4d) form an acute, right or obtuse angle to one another, can be erected, the blank for the outer packaging (2) having at least one closable lid (5a - 5d) and one closable base (6a - 6d), which are hinged to the second side walls (4a - 4d); - Connecting the inner packaging (3) to the outer packaging (2) at at least one connection point by means of a connecting element (13) with a predetermined breaking point (14) in such a way that the inner packaging (3) and the outer packaging (2) move together from the flat to the upright position status can be transferred - wherein the outer packaging (2) essentially encloses the inner packaging (3) on all sides in an erected, closed state and wherein the predetermined breaking point (14) is arranged in such a way that either by erecting the combination packaging (1) from the flat-lying state into the erected state, or by closing the inner packaging (3) or by opening the outer packaging (2), the inner packaging (3) is separated from the outer packaging (2).

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