CH713215B1 - Packaging for a preferably elongate object. - Google Patents

Abstract

Packaging comprising a flat lower part (1) with at least one lower web (2) protruding with respect to a surface of the lower part (1), the lower web (2) in particular having at least one cutout (3) for receiving an object (4), preferably an elongate object (4) has; and a flat upper part (5) with at least one upper web (6) protruding with respect to a surface of the upper part (5), the upper web (6) having in particular at least one cutout (7) for receiving the object (4). According to the invention, the at least one cutout (3) of the bottom bar (2) and the at least one cutout (7) of the top bar (6) are designed to complement each other in such a way that the object (4) can be grasped essentially over its entire circumference.

Description

The invention relates to packaging according to the preamble of the independent claims.

Such packaging is used in particular, but not exclusively, for products which are used directly by an end customer, such as pre-filled syringes, auto-injectors and inhalers. On the one hand, such packaging must protect the product and offer a certain degree of protection against counterfeiting, but must always make it possible for the product to be removed easily, even if, for example, the user's fine motor skills are restricted, e.g. due to illness.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide packaging which allows a customer-friendly removal of the product contained and at the same time ensures reliable protection for the product contained therein. In particular, the packaging should make it possible to increase security against counterfeiting by providing a tamper evidence guarantee.

A packaging according to the invention comprises a flat lower part with at least one lower web protruding with respect to a surface of the lower part. The lower web preferably consists of a folded, flat blank and has at least one cutout for receiving an object. The object is preferably an elongate object.

[0005] The packaging further comprises a planar upper part with at least one upper web protruding with respect to a surface of the upper part. The top bar can be designed in accordance with the bottom bar and has at least one cutout for receiving the object.

The bottom bar and the top bar and in particular (if configured) their cutouts are designed to complement each other in such a way that the object can be grasped essentially over its entire circumference.

Because the object can be grasped over its entire circumference, it is securely accommodated in the webs and can therefore be transported safely. It is not necessary for the object to be completely surrounded by the webs. For example, in the case of an elongate object, the circumference can be encompassed with respect to the longitudinal axis, whereas only stopper elements are present at the two ends of the object, which prevent the object from falling out/slipping out. The webs can also be connected to one another, for example glued, so that the connection must first be released in order to remove the object, and the packaging is thus guaranteed to be tampered with.

Cardboard, cardboard or paper is particularly suitable as the material for the blanks. However, other materials such as composite films or plastic films are also conceivable.

The lower part is preferably articulated to the upper part, preferably via an articulated strap. The packaging thus resembles a book, with the lower and upper parts representing the book cover and the hinged flap representing the spine. The joint plate is preferably dimensioned in such a way that the lower part and the upper part lie parallel to one another. Alternatively, the lower part and the upper part can be connected directly to each other via curved sections. More preferably, a side flap is hinged to the bottom or top to form a tubular package.

A package can thus be formed which is even more stable due to the side flap and possibly the joint flap and can preferably be closed to increase the security against forgery (e.g. with an adhesive seal). Depending on the design, the open ends can also be closed so that the contents are largely protected from external influences.

[0011] In order to form a tubular packaging, a closure flap is preferably articulated on the side flap and is connected, in particular glued, to the lower part or upper part.

[0012] This represents a further possibility of forming a tubular packaging which is forgery-proof and guarantees a tamper-evident guarantee.

In particular, to open the tubular packaging, the closure tab can be separated from the lower part or upper part along a predetermined breaking line, preferably by tearing off a tear-off tab.

[0014] This guarantees the tamper evidence, since the closure flap has to be separated from the rest of the packaging to open the packaging and finally to remove the object.

Means for lifting the packaging by a user, which are in particular designed as at least one finger opening, are preferably arranged on the lower part and/or on the upper part and/or on the joint strap and/or the side strap.

Such lifting means are particularly advantageous when the package is/is placed in a box.

The packaging also includes a box with a hinged lid, the upper part being designed as a receiving trough at least partially delimited by protruding side walls, in particular for receiving at least one flat object, the side walls serving as spacers between the upper part and the hinged lid.

The formation of the upper part (or depending on the consideration of the lower part) as a receiving trough is for receiving items such as package inserts; Information brochures or cleaning/disinfection wipes are particularly advantageous. On the one hand, the side walls serve as the edge of the receiving recess and prevent the contents from falling out when the upper part is removed from the box, on the other hand they are dimensioned in such a way that the contents are received in such a way that no pressure is exerted on the lid and/or the object underneath and at the same time serve as a spacer between the upper part and the hinged lid when the box is closed and prevent the upper part from being picked up loosely, for example if the receiving cavity is not or not completely filled.

The side walls can extend over the entire circumference of the upper part, with means for lifting the upper part by a user, which are in particular designed as at least one finger opening, being present on the upper part.

The means for lifting can alternatively be designed as a strap or loop. Provision can also be made for the contents of the receiving trough itself to serve as a means for lifting the upper part if, for example, the contents are glued to the upper part (possibly detachably).

Alternatively, the side walls do not extend over the entire circumference of the upper part. A finger recess for lifting the upper part is preferably formed on the upper part in an area without a side wall.

[0022] The finger recess is preferably designed as a cutout with an in particular curved course, so that the upper part can be gripped behind and lifted with a finger.

The side walls are preferably hinged to the upper part.

[0024]Preferably, the lower web and the upper web abut each other at a vertex. This means that the highest elevation of the top web touches the highest elevation of the bottom web. Thus, embracing the object is very easily achieved. In addition, the top bar and bottom bar can be made the same (i.e. from an identical blank).

[0025]Preferably, the cutout of the lower web and/or the cutout of the upper web are provided with articulated support tongues.

The support tongues are used to better hold the object, as they adapt to the shape of the object and prevent slipping / wobbling.

[0027]Preferably, the lower web and/or upper web has a triangular or trapezoidal course in cross section.

[0028] The lower web and the upper web are very easy to produce from a blank. All you have to do is cut out the cutouts and the bottom bar/top bar can then be folded in a zigzag pattern, for example.

The invention further relates to packaging comprising a flat bottom part with at least one bottom web protruding with respect to a surface of the bottom part, which forms a receiving trough with an opening for receiving/removing a preferably elongate object. A flat upper part is connected to the lower web, in particular glued, which at least partially covers the opening and thus prevents the object from being removed in a removal direction through the opening.

The upper part is provided with a removable, in particular tear-off section, which is designed in such a way that when the section is removed, the object can be removed from the packaging in the removal direction.

According to the invention, the lower web has cutouts which, when the section is removed, enable a user to grasp the object from the side.

Thus, the object can be safely stored in the receiving trough and can only be removed when the tear-off section is removed, after which a tamper evidence is guaranteed. In order to make it easier to remove the item, there are cutouts on the side in the bottom bar, which allow the item to be gripped from the side. The object can thus be removed from the packaging without having to turn it, for example.

Preferably, the upper part and/or the section that can be torn off has at least one opening which partially releases the object in the removal direction.

Such an opening is particularly suitable for showing a user the contents, and in particular the product name, the expiry date or a control window for determining whether a syringe is full of liquid, without having to remove the tearable portion.

A finger recess for lifting the packaging is preferably formed on the upper part and/or on the section that can be torn off in the region of the sections.

A finger recess is particularly advantageous when the packaging is then placed in a box. Since the box usually has the same dimensions as the packaging, it is very difficult to remove the packaging from the box without finger indentations. There is also the risk that, when removing the packaging, a user could pull on the tear-off section and damage it or even remove it completely.

All packaging according to the invention preferably comprises a box with a hinged lid and a lid closure flap hinged to the hinged lid. The lid closure flap is connected and in particular glued to a side wall of the box. When the carton is opened for the first time, at least one removable section or layer of the side wall is removable along a line of weakness.

With an additional box, the security of the packaging is increased. In addition, other items such as an instruction leaflet, disinfectant wipes, etc. can be placed in the box. In addition, by tearing/removing a layer or a section of the front wall of the box, an already opened box is easily recognizable.

Alternatively, the packaging can comprise a box with a hinged lid and a lid closure flap hinged to the hinged lid, the lid closure flap being connected and in particular glued to a side wall of the box. When the box is opened for the first time, a section of the lid closure flap can be torn off along a predetermined breaking line to release the hinged lid.

[0040] This configuration represents an alternative which also increases product safety. In addition, by removing a section of the lid closure flap, a box that has already been opened can be identified very easily.

[0041] The lower part is preferably designed as the bottom part of a box with a hinged lid.

[0042] Such an embodiment means that the lower web is arranged on the bottom of the box, so that the packaging cannot be removed from the box.

The object is preferably a pre-filled syringe or an auto-injector.

As already mentioned, packaging according to the invention is used in particular for storing pre-filled syringes and auto-injectors. In addition, there may be other items in the packaging such as a package leaflet, hypodermic needles, a plaster, a disinfectant wipe, vials, ampoules, filters, etc.

The invention is better described below with reference to preferred exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. 1 shows an outer box of a first preferred embodiment; Figure 2 shows the open box of Figure 1; Figure 3 shows the box of Figure 2 with the packaging removed; FIG. 4 shows the packaging of FIG. 3 with the upper part opened; Figure 5 shows an outer carton of a second preferred embodiment; Figure 6 shows the open box of Figure 5; Figure 7 shows the box of Figure 6 with the packaging removed; FIG. 8 shows the packaging of FIG. 7 with the tear flap raised; FIG. 9 shows the packaging of FIG. 8 with the side flap folded open; FIG. 10 shows the packaging of FIG. 9 with the upper part opened; Figure 11 shows an outer carton of a third preferred embodiment; Figure 12 shows the open box of Figure 11; Figure 13 shows the box of Figure 12 with the top raised; Figure 14 shows the box of Figure 13 with additional items lifted; Figure 15 is an exploded view of the box of Figure 13; Figure 16 shows an outer carton of a fourth preferred embodiment; Figure 17 shows the open box of Figure 16; Figure 18 shows the box of Figure 17 with the top raised; Figure 19 shows the box of Figure 18 with additional items lifted; Figure 20 is an exploded view of the box of Figure 18; 21 is an exploded view of a fifth preferred embodiment; Figure 22 shows a sealed package of Figure 21; FIG. 23 shows the packaging of FIG. 22 with the tear flap raised; Figure 24 shows the package of Figure 23 with the top portion removed; Figure 25 shows the package of Figure 24 with the item removed; and FIG. 26 is an exploded view of a sixth preferred embodiment.

In the figures 1 to 4 a first preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.

A closed box 14 can be seen in FIG. The box 14 includes a hinged hinged lid 15 which is bonded to a front wall 25 of the box 14 via a lid locking tab 24 hinged to the hinged lid 15 . A side wall 29 is also visible.

To open the box 14, the lid closure flap 24 must be lifted, after which a portion 26 of the front wall 25 along the line of weakness 30 tears. The open box 14 can be seen in FIG.

In the box 14 a packaging is arranged, which is better visible in Figures 3 and 4. The packaging comprises a lower part 1 with a lower web 2 glued to it. The lower web 2 is formed from a folded blank and has areas with a triangular profile D in cross section and a trapezoidal profile T. Corresponding to the lower part 1, an upper part 5 is formed, which Top web 6 has. Bottom bar 2 and top bar 6 are identical. Both the lower web 2 and the upper web 6 have cutouts 3 and 7 , which are designed to accommodate an autoinjector 4 . The cutouts 3 and 7, which are formed in the trapezoidal area T of the lower web 2 and upper web 6, respectively, have supporting tongues 18, which are articulated on the surface lying parallel to the lower part 1 and upper part 5, respectively.

In the closed state, the bottom bar 2 and the top bar 6 abut each other at the apex, so that the autoinjector 4 is surrounded by the bottom bar 2 and the top bar 6 over its entire circumference.

To remove the packaging 5 finger openings 13 are provided on the upper part, which simplify pulling the packaging out of the box 14.

The lower part 1 and the upper part 5 are connected to one another in an articulated manner via a joint plate 8 .

In the figures 5 to 10 a second embodiment is shown. The structure of the box 14 of Figures 5 to 10 corresponds to that of Figures 1 to 4.

However, the inner package has a further hinged side flap 9 on the lower part 1 on the side opposite the hinge flap 8 . In turn, a closure flap 10 is articulated on the side flap 9 and is glued to the upper part 5 . The inner package thus forms a tubular package.

To open the packaging for the first time, a tear-off tab 12 is torn off along two predetermined breaking lines 11 (shown schematically in FIG. 8 by the tear-off tab 12 that was initially raised). After removing the tear tab 12, the packaging can be opened. As can be seen from Figures 9 and 10, the structure of the bottom web 2 and the top web 6 corresponds to that of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4.

In the figures 11 to 15 a third embodiment is shown, which is designed to accommodate two auto-injectors 4.

The box 14 also has a hinged hinged lid 15 which is bonded to a front panel 25 of the box 14 via a lid locking tab 24 .

To open the box 14, the lid closure flap 24 must be lifted, after which an upper layer 27 of the front wall 25 along the line of weakness 31 tears. The open carton 14 can be seen in Figure 12 with the sheet 27 still adhered to the top closure flap 24. The sections on which the layer 27 has been removed along the scored line of weakness 31 can be seen on the front wall 25 .

In addition, the hinged lid 15 is glued to the dust flaps of the box 14. When opening, an upper layer 27 of the dust flaps is also torn along a predetermined breaking line (indicated by the dashed line since it is not visible). This can be seen in FIGS. 12 to 15, where the layer 27 on the hinged cover 15 can be seen.

Side walls 16 are hinged to the upper part 5, which have been folded through 90° with respect to the plane of the upper part 5 and define a receiving trough A, for example for an instruction leaflet, not shown. The side walls serve as spacers between the upper part 5 and the hinged lid 15 when the box 14 is closed and prevent the upper part 5 from being picked up loosely, for example if the receiving trough A is not or not completely filled.

In order to lift the upper part 5, two finger recesses 17 are cut out of the upper part 5 in an area without a side wall 16.

The inner structure of the packaging is better visible in FIG. Bottom bar 2 and top bar 6 are identical. The upper web 6 is glued to the upper part 5. The bottom web 2 is correspondingly glued to the bottom of the box 14, which serves as the bottom part.

Bottom bar 2 and top bar 6 each have two trapezoidal areas T, which are each provided with cutouts 3 and 7 . The auto-injectors 4 are accommodated in the box 14 parallel to one another and lying next to one another.

A further embodiment is shown in FIGS.

The box 14 is provided with a hinged hinged lid 15 which is connected to the front wall 25 of the box 14 by a lid locking tab 24 also hinged thereto. The lid closure flap 24 is only glued to the front wall 25 of the box 14 in the area of the lateral sections 28 .

To open the box 14, the lid closure flap 24 is lifted, tearing at the predetermined breaking lines 32 so that the hinged lid 15 is released. The sections 28 remain on the front wall 25.

It can be seen from FIG. 17 that all four edges of the upper part 5 are provided with a side wall 16 which defines the receiving trough A. Finger openings 13 are cut out in the upper part 5 for lifting the upper part 5 .

It can be seen from FIG. 18 that the packaging is designed to accommodate three autoinjectors 4 lying next to one another and parallel to one another.

The upper web 6 and the lower web 2 are of identical design and each have two lateral triangular areas D and a middle trapezoidal area T. The cutouts 3 and 7 are provided with laterally articulated support tongues 18 in the trapezoidal area. The upper web 6 is glued to the upper part 5. The lower web 2 is glued to the bottom of the box 14 .

A further embodiment is shown in FIGS.

A lower part has an erected lower web 2 which defines a receiving trough 19 for an autoinjector 4 . The web is folded and erected in such a way that triangular areas D and trapezoidal areas T arise in cross section. For removal, the auto-injector 4 is lifted in the removal direction E through the opening 20 of the lower web 2 .

An upper part 5 is glued to the lower part 2 at its apex and thus prevents the auto-injector 4 from being removed in the removal direction E. Openings 23 partially expose the opening 20 and enable the contents of the receiving recess 19 to be checked visually.

To open the packaging, the starting area 33 of a section 21 that can be torn off is lifted (as can be seen in FIG. 23) and the section 21 is removed from the upper part 5 along predetermined breaking lines 34 . As a result, the opening 20 is released again and the autoinjector 4 can be removed from the receiving recess 19 in the removal direction E. In order to simplify the removal of the auto-injector 4, cutouts 22 are cut out on the lower web 2, which enable the auto-injector 4 to be gripped from the side, for example with a thumb and index finger of a user.

A further embodiment is shown in FIG.

This embodiment is packaging for accommodating two autoinjectors 4 lying next to one another and parallel to one another, the structure of which is similar to that of the packaging in FIGS.

In contrast to this, the lower web is designed in such a way that two receiving recesses 19 are defined, from each of which an auto-injector can be removed in the removal direction E through an opening 2.0.

The upper part 5 correspondingly has two sections 21 that can be torn off, which can be torn off the upper part 5 along predetermined breaking lines 34 and then release the opening 20 so that the respective auto-injector 4 can be removed in the removal direction E.

Claims (21)

1. Packing including: - A flat lower part (1) with at least one lower web (2) protruding with respect to a surface of the lower part (1), the lower web (2) in particular having at least one cutout (3) for receiving an object (4), preferably an elongate object ( 4) has; and - A flat upper part (5) with at least one upper web (6) protruding with respect to a surface of the upper part (5), the upper web (6) having in particular at least one cutout (7) for receiving the object (4); wherein at least one section (3) of the bottom web (2) and at least one section (7) of the top web (6) are designed to complement one another in such a way that the object (4) can essentially be encompassed over its entire circumference. 2. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower part (1) is articulated to the upper part (5), in particular via an articulated strap (8). 3. Packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that a side flap (9) is articulated on the lower part (1) or upper part (5) to form a tubular packaging. 4. Packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that to form a tubular packaging on the side flap (9) a closure flap (10) is articulated, which is connected to the lower part (1) or upper part (5), in particular glued. 5. Packaging according to claim 4, characterized in that to open the tubular packaging, the closure flap (10) can be separated from the lower part (1) or upper part (5) along a predetermined breaking line (11), preferably by tearing off a tear-off tab (12). 6. Packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the lower part (1) and / or on the upper part (5) and / or on the hinge plate (8) and / or the side flap (9) means for lifting the packaging by a Users, which are designed in particular as at least one finger opening (13), are arranged. 7. Packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the packaging further comprises a box (14) with a hinged lid (15), the upper part (5) as a receiving trough delimited at least partially by protruding side walls (16), in particular for receiving at least one flat object, the side walls (16) serving as spacers between the upper part (5) and the hinged lid (15). 8. Packaging according to claim 7, characterized in that the side walls (16) extend over the entire circumference of the upper part (5), wherein the upper part (5) means for lifting the upper part (5) are present by a user, which in particular are designed as at least one finger opening (13). 9. Packaging according to claim 7, characterized in that the side walls (16) do not extend over the entire circumference of the upper part (5), the upper part (5) having a finger recess (17) for lifting in an area without a side wall (16). of the upper part (5) is formed. 10. Packaging according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the side walls (16) are articulated on the upper part (5). 11. Packaging according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the bottom web (2) and the top web (6) abut one another at an apex. 12. Packaging according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the cutout (3) of the lower web (2) and/or the cutout (7) of the upper web (6) have supporting tongues (18) which are parallel to the lower part (1) and / or upper part (5) lying surface are articulated. 13. Packaging according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the bottom web (2) and/or top web (6) have a triangular or trapezoidal profile in cross section. 14. Packaging comprising: - A flat lower part (1) with at least one lower web (2) protruding with respect to a surface of the lower part (1), which has a receiving trough (19) with an opening (20) for receiving an object (4), preferably an elongate object (4) forms; and - A flat upper part (5) connected, in particular glued, to the lower web (2), which at least partially covers the opening (20) and thus allows the object (4) to be removed in a removal direction (E) through the opening (20). the upper part (5) prevents the upper part (5) being provided with a removable, in particular tearable, section (21) which is designed in such a way that when the section (21) is removed, the object (4) emerges in the removal direction (E) through the opening (20). can be removed from the packaging characterized in that the lower web (2) has cutouts (22) which, when the section (21) is removed, enable a user to grip the object (4) from the side. 15. Packaging according to claim 14, characterized in that the upper part (5) and/or the section (21) has at least one opening (23) which partially releases the object (4) in the removal direction (E). 16. Packaging according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that a finger recess (17) for lifting the packaging is formed on the upper part (5) and/or on the section (21) in the region of the cutouts (22). 17. Packaging according to any one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the packaging further comprises a box (14) with a hinged lid (15). 18. Packaging according to one of Claims 7 to 13 or 17, characterized in that a lid closure flap (24) articulated on the hinged lid (15) is connected, in particular glued, to a side wall (25) of the box (14), with the first opening of the box (14) at least a removable section (26) or a removable layer (27) of the side wall (25) is removable along a line of weakness (30, 31). 19. Packaging according to one of Claims 7 to 13 or 17, characterized in that a lid closure flap (24) articulated on the hinged lid (15) is connected, in particular glued, to a side wall (25) of the box (14), with the first opening of the box (14) a section (28) of the lid closure flap (24) can be torn off along a predetermined breaking line (32) to release the hinged lid (15). 20. Packaging according to one of claims 7 to 13 or 17 to 18, characterized in that the lower part (1) is designed as the bottom part of the box (14) with the hinged lid (15). 21. Packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cutout (3) is suitable for receiving a pre-filled syringe or an auto-injector.