AT413783B - CIGARETTE BAG WITH INTEGRATED ASHTRAY - Google Patents

Description

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AT 413 783 B

The invention relates to a cigarette package with integrated container for inserting cigarette butts and ash, wherein the cigarette package is formed such that it has both a container for cigarettes (1) and a container for cigarette butts and ash (2), wherein the container for inserting cigarette butts and ash (2) made of 5 refractory material and has an odor and dust-tight closure (3).

In the further description, the container for inserting cigarette butts and ash is referred to as an "ashtray". The prior art includes cigarette cases with an integrated ashtray. In contrast to the subject invention already purchased cigarettes have to be repackaged in cases. In cigarette packaging according to the invention with integrated ashtray, this is not necessary, since each packet of cigarettes already has the purchase of an integrated ashtray. The smoker (in the great outdoors) can dispose of his cigarette butt 15 in an environmentally friendly manner at any time. - The cigarette packaging with integrated ashtray thus finds its use in cigarette production in the packaging of cigarettes. The state of the art in this field includes, on the one hand, very expensive solutions such as US2002 0000 381 A1 with a system in which a box is opened and closed in a box with a folding mechanism. On the other hand, according to the sand of the technique, the closures of the ashtrays with respect to their dust and odor-tightness generally require much improvement. - Thus, in GB 2 236 737A only spoken of a closable lid ("foldable lid") and two ears-tabs ("ears"), which are attached to the left and right of the opening. A closer functioning to achieve a dust and odor-proofness is neither described nor defined in the claims. As can be seen from the drawings, it can be seen that these tabs point into the interior of the container and that the lid has a downwardly facing lip formed on the front side. Whether and how to stick this lip in the opening of the ashtray or to attach it from the outside can not be clearly deduced from the registration. The drawing (GB 2 236 737A / FIG. 2) suggests that this lip can be fastened to the ashtray 30 from the outside. - With this type of closure, it is inconceivable for repeated opening and closing that absolute dust and odor resistance of the ashtray are guaranteed. However, this is essential for a smoker to use it. The invention therefore has the object of ensuring dust and odor-tightness of the closure of an ashtray, which is an integral part of a cigarette packaging.

This object is achieved in that this closure (3) is designed either as a per se known push-pull closure (3) with a cover (3) which can be positively pressed into or onto the opening (6), wherein in one variant this push-fit closure (3 ) on the underside of a garland (4) is formed, which engages positively in or on the opening (6), or that the closure (3) as a known sliding closure (7) after the form-fitting in guide rails (8) extending groove Spring principle is formed. In one embodiment 45, the guide rails (8) around the entire floor or the entire side wall are formed closed in itself. In a further embodiment variant, a shaft (10) is formed behind the insertion opening (6) into which the closure (7) slides in a form-locking manner during opening, so that this shaft (10) represents the continuation of the groove (10). Thus, in both types of closure, an extension (5/9) formed on the closures facilitates opening and closing thereof.

This invention thus provides the viable solution for an odorless and dustproof ashtray which is an integral part of a cigarette package. The fact that there is no odor or dust nuisance in its use is the

Claims (13)

3 AT 413 783 B Prerequisite created to be accepted by the smoker and the tobacco and cigarette packaging industry. - The chances of an environment without cigarette butts are good if every pack of cigarettes that passes over the counter has an integrated ashtray. 5 Another variant relate to a predetermined breaking point (Fig.4 / 12, 14) for a separation possibility of the two containers. This allows separate, environmentally sound disposal. This predetermined breaking point is formed, for example, according to the known way of opening the cellophane packaging of packets of cigarettes by pulling on a thread (12) (or strip) incorporated in the wall of the subject invention which passes around the dividing line of the two containers be separated each other. 15 A fuse (13) of this thread, for example by an adhesive strip, prevents unintentional separation of the two containers. Another possibility for the formation of a predetermined breaking point offers a type of "perforation-fold-engraving-scratching-light punching" along this predetermined breaking point. By 20 of these scratches, slight Anstanzen, or pre-bending, etc. at this point - around the dividing line of the two containers - the material of the packing is slightly thinner-weaker. In the variant of a simple folding (a line), the containers can be broken apart at this point. In the double fold (Fig.4 / 14, 15) (approximately in the form of two juxtaposed zig-zag lines (14)) is pulled on a tab (15) a strip ent-25 long of the dividing line of the subject invention, and in this way the separation of the two containers brought about. In one embodiment, a securing of the tab (14), for example by an adhesive strip, prevents unintentional separation of the two containers. 30 Summary of figures In the drawings, the subject invention is shown as an example, without being limited to the examples shown. 35 Fig. 1: cigarette pack 1 with integrated container for inserting cigarette butts and ashes 2 (ashtray) with odor and dust-tight closable insertion opening 6. The closure is designed as a push closure 3 with molded rim 4, which engages positively in the opening 6. As an opening aid of the extension (5) is formed. 40 Fig.2: cigarette box 1 with integrated container for inserting cigarette butts and ash 2 (ashtray) with odor and dust-tight closable insertion opening 6. The closure is designed as a sliding closure 7 after the form-fitting in guide rails 8 extending tongue and groove principle. As pushing aid, the extension (9) is integrally formed. 45 Fig.3: Sliding closure 7 in elevation and in cross section Fig.4: breaking point between both containers by means of an incorporated thread 12 by means of a peelable strip 14 50 Claims: 1. cigarette packaging with integrated container for inserting cigarette butts and 55-ash, wherein the cigarette package is formed to include both a cigarette container (1) and a container for cigarette butts and pockets (2), the container for inserting cigarette butts and pockets (2) characterized in that the closure (3) either as a known per se locking closure (3) with a form-fitting in or on the opening (6) can be pressed lid (3) is formed, or that the closure (3) as a known slide closure (7) after the form-fitting in guide rails (8) v erlaufenden tongue and groove principle is formed. io 2. cigarette packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressing closure (3) on the underside a wreath (4) is integrally formed, which engages in a form-fitting manner in or on the opening (6). 3. cigarette packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the closure 15 according to the tongue and groove principle, the guide rails (8) around the entire bottom or the entire side wall are formed closed in itself. 4. cigarette packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the closure according to the tongue and groove principle behind the insertion opening (6) a shaft (10) is formed, in which the closure (7) when opening slides positively, and that this shaft (10) represents the continuation of the groove (10). 5. cigarette packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that on the closures (3.7) projections (5.9) are formed as an opening aid. 25 6. cigarette packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the two containers (1,2) can be separated at a predetermined breaking point. 7. Cigarette package according to claim 6, characterized in that as a predetermined breaking point 30 in the wall of the subject invention, a thread (12) or strips for separation is worked. 8. cigarette packaging according to claim 7, characterized in that one end of this thread (12) or strip is loose. 35 9. cigarette packaging according to claim 8, characterized in that the loose end of the thread or strip for securing by an easily removable adhesive tape (13) is covered. 10. cigarette packaging according to claim 6, characterized in that a perforation or material dilution, folding, engraving, scribe, etc. is formed around the predetermined breaking point. 11. cigarette packaging according to claim 10, characterized in that the perforation 45 or material dilution, folding, engraving, scoring, etc. is formed as a simple line around the predetermined breaking point. 12. A cigarette package according to claim 10, characterized in that the perforation or material thinning, folding, engraving, scratching, etc. in a double, e.g. Zick- 50 Zack.förmigen lines is designed as a strip around the predetermined breaking point. 13. cigarette packaging according to claim 12, characterized in that at the beginning of this strip a tab 15 is formed. 14. cigarette packaging according to claim 13, characterized in that the tab (15) 5 AT 413 783 B is covered for securing by an easily removable tape. For this purpose 1 sheet of drawings 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55