CN213139785U - Gift package - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a gift package, gift package has: a base having a main section with an inner surface defining a first chamber with a first opening to the outside, and a base extending from the main section and having a second chamber for receiving at least one object, in particular a gift, with a second opening to the outside; a packing injected into the first chamber, and a cover closing the second opening with a lock for locking the cover. The lock is a combination lock which can be unlocked by adjustment to a predefined combination of numbers, and the predefined combination of numbers is shown in a marked area of the inner surface of the main section, which is covered with padding. According to the utility model discloses a gift package ensures improved security, prevents that the gift from damaging and can the exclusive use.

Description

Gift package

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a gift package.

Background

Gifts are traditionally given in many cultures, especially on holiday occasions (such as birthdays or holidays). Here, it is common in most cases to wrap the gift before giving it. In addition to an attractive appearance, the content of the gift or the nature of the gift cannot be seen at a glance by the packaging implementation. Thus, the interest and expectations of the donor may be enhanced by the attractive packaging.

Typically, gifts are wrapped in gift boxes with lids or wrapped with gift paper. A disadvantage of these conventional gift wrapping packages is that the contents of the gift are accessible with little effort. The expectation during the detachment only lasts for a short time. In addition, it can be immediately seen that the contents of the gift box or the wrapped object form a real gift. Therefore, only limited surprising effects can be achieved. Particularly jewellery items, are commonly used as gifts, particularly between lovers. However, due to the small size of the packaging, it is often seen here in advance that the gift is a jewellery item. Therefore, in order to increase the enjoyment perceived by the donor, it is desirable that the content of the gift is not directly accessible and that the nature of the gift is not directly visible.

Candles with embedded objects are known from WO2016/022990A 1. The candle includes a candle body having wax and a wick, wherein the candle body contains an embedded object, such that the presence, type, and/or value of the embedded object is obscured by the candle body itself. The presence, type and/or value of the embedded object is only slowly disclosed by burning the candle. Increasing the perceived tension and expectation of the gift while waiting for the candle to burn. Disadvantageously, the gift object must already be embedded in the wax of the candle body when the candle is manufactured. Thus, the content of the candle used as a gift wrapping can no longer be changed after insertion, and the gift wrapping cannot be used alone. As a result, the commercial sale of the respective packaging in particular becomes difficult. Furthermore, the embedded object may be damaged and/or contaminated when the candle burns, which is undesirable, especially in the case of jewellery.

Furthermore, a candle having a lower section and an upper section is known from KR10-2068907B 1. The upper section is filled with wax and serves as a candle. In the lower section, a hidden container is provided into which the gift objects can be introduced. The concealed container is closed with a lid. The cover is provided with a lock which can be opened by means of a suitable key. The key is embedded in the wax of the candle so that the lock or concealed container can only be opened when the key is made accessible by burning the candle. The disadvantage here is that the concealed container is no longer accessible after the candle has been produced. Furthermore, only small keys can be used, since the keys have to be embedded in candle wax. However, it is disadvantageous here that the small key and the corresponding small lock only provide limited security against unauthorized or lock-free opening. Furthermore, the manufacture of such packages is associated with high costs, since the correct position of the key must be ensured when filling the candle wax.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a packaging which ensures improved security, prevents damage to the gift and can be used alone.

In a gift wrapping of the type mentioned at the outset, the invention solves the problem in that the gift wrapping has: a base body comprising a main section having an inner surface defining a first chamber, wherein the first chamber has a first opening to the outside, and a base extending from the main section and having a second chamber for receiving at least one object, in particular a gift, wherein the second chamber has a second opening to the outside; a filler filled into the first chamber; and a cover closing the second opening with a lock for locking the cover; the lock is a combination lock which can be unlocked by adjustment to a predefined number combination and/or the predefined number combination is shown in a marked area of the inner surface of the main section, which is covered with padding.

The coded lock can only be opened when a predefined combination of numbers is set by means of a selection device provided for this purpose. In addition to numbers within the scope of the present disclosure, the term "number" may also include letters and/or other symbols used to open a combination lock. Preferably, the combination lock is a mechanical combination lock. Mechanical combination locks are generally cost effective and robust against damage. Furthermore, no energy supply is required. However, it can also be provided that the combination lock is an electromechanical combination lock and/or a magnetic combination lock. The marking area is arranged on the inner surface and covered with a filler, so that the marking area is covered by the filler. The predefined number combinations are arranged in the marking area or applied to the inner surface and are thus visually perceptible. Preferably, the filler is substantially opaque, opaque or has a refractive index different from air. However, it can also be provided that the numerical combination is displayed in accordance with the color of the filler. This ensures that the number combination is covered by the filler even when the filler is translucent. The combination of numbers shown in the marked area is only visible when the filling is at least partially removed from the first chamber.

The invention is based on the recognition that by using a combination lock it is not necessary to insert a key into the filling. Unlocking the combination lock can be performed even when the filler is filled into the first chamber. If a predefined combination of numbers is adjusted on the combination lock, the cover can be opened or removed and the second chamber is accessible. If the code is known, an object may be inserted into the second chamber even when the first chamber has been filled with the filler. Thereby, the gift wrapping can be used separately. Furthermore, no objects have to be introduced into the filling, whereby the manufacturing effort for the gift wrapping is reduced and the choice of filling is more diversified. Furthermore, no key is introduced into the pad, which may be damaged when removing the pad. The optical marking or the shown combination of numbers can be simply manufactured and protected from damage. Furthermore, the optical display can be produced cost-effectively. Furthermore, the carrier medium, e.g. the paper tape, on which the digital combination is shown for the donor, is destroyed after filling the second cavity, so that there is no risk that the donor can open the second cavity before emptying the first cavity.

In a first preferred embodiment, the substrate is substantially opaque in the marking area. Thus, a display in which the combination of digits is not perceptible from the outside through the substrate is achieved. Preferably, the perceptibility of the digital combination can be prevented by a suitable printing technique (as is used, for example, for transmitting Pin codes in letters), even if the substrate is transparent in the marking area. Preferably, the substrate is completely opaque. However, it can also be provided that the base body is opaque only in the depth region of the first chamber. The upper half of the first chamber, which is located closer to the first opening, may thus for example be translucent, while the lower half (depth area) of the chamber is opaque.

Preferably, the marking region is provided on a side wall of the first chamber. Thereby facilitating the readability of the combination of numbers. Furthermore, the digital combination can be read even when the first chamber is not completely emptied. Complete emptying may become difficult, especially when the filling is a viscous and/or sticky material. However, it can also be provided that the marking region is arranged on a base plate of the first chamber opposite the first opening. To increase the tension, it is for example desirable that the filling must be completely removed from the first chamber before the combination of numbers can be visually perceived.

In a preferred embodiment, the marking region is arranged adjacent to the floor of the first chamber. The combination of numbers is readable only when the filler is substantially removed from the first chamber. Preferably, the marking zone is directly adjacent to the base plate. However, it can also be provided that the lower edge of the marking area has a distance from the base plate in the depth direction of the first chamber (preferably perpendicular to the base plate) which is greater than 0% to 50%, preferably greater than 0% to 30%, greater than 0% to 20%, particularly preferably greater than 0% to 10%, of the total depth of the first chamber. The total depth of the first chamber is the distance between the opening cross section of the first opening and the base plate, which is determined perpendicularly to the base plate. Preferably, the height of the marking zone, measured in the depth direction of the first chamber, has a value in the range of 10% to 50%, preferably 10% to 30%, preferably about 20%, of the total depth of the first chamber. The size of the marking area is defined by the extension of the shown combination of numbers.

Preferably, the predefined combination of numbers in the region of the indicia is printed onto the inner surface of the substrate. This enables a particularly cost-effective production of the gift wrapping. Furthermore, the printed marking is robust against damage and is personalizable. The display of the number combination can preferably also be embodied as laser marking, embossing and/or labeling in the marking area.

According to a preferred further development, the first opening is arranged on a first side of the base body and the second opening is arranged on a second side of the base body opposite the first side. Preferably, the second side is a supporting side of the base. When the gift wrapping is placed on the support side, the cover is covered and the first chamber is accessible from above through the first opening.

Preferably, the gift package is a candle, wherein the filler is candle wax, through which the wick preferably extends. Candles are often used by themselves as gifts. The gift wrapping itself is thus already formed into a gift in the gift wrapping embodied as a candle. Furthermore, candle wax can be slowly removed by burning, so that the combination of numbers can be visually perceived after the burning time. Especially when the gift wrapping is a candle, it is advantageous to implement the lock as a combination lock, since there is no need to introduce a key, which may be damaged due to the heat generated during burning.

Preferably, however, the filling can also be a body care product, in particular a perfume, shampoo, body wash, washing liquid and/or conditioning cream. Body care products are also popular gifts and are therefore particularly suitable as a filling. In use, the body care product is gradually removed from the first chamber, so that the combination of numbers shown on the inner surface is gradually revealed. In a preferred further development, the body-care product then has a metering closure which closes the first chamber and which is designed to meter the body-care product out of the first chamber. Preferably, the metering closure is an opening, pump head and/or spray head that is reduced relative to the first opening. The metering closure is preferably screwed into and/or unscrewed from the base body.

In a preferred embodiment, the cover has at least one engagement element for engaging with a corresponding projection of the base. The projection preferably extends parallel to the opening cross section of the second opening. Particularly preferably, the projection is configured as a radial projection transversely to the longitudinal axis of the base body. The engagement element makes it possible to secure the cover securely on the base body and to prevent the cover from slipping off. Preferably, the engagement element is a hook that at least partially surrounds the protrusion of the base when the cover covers the second opening. Preferably, the engagement element can also be a groove of the cover corresponding to the projection. Furthermore, it can be provided that the engagement element is designed to engage in a corresponding recess of the base. In this case, no projection is required and the second opening can be designed to be particularly large. If two or more engagement elements are provided, they are preferably arranged on the cover at an angle to one another. Preferably, the engagement elements are at an angle to one another in the range from 10 ° to less than 180 °, preferably from 20 ° to 150 °, further preferably from 30 ° to 120 °, further preferably from 45 ° to 120 °, particularly preferably 90 °.

According to a preferred embodiment, the combination lock has a locking element for engagement with the projection, which locking element can be moved between an open position and a closed position when a predefined combination of numbers is selected. In the closed position, the locking element engages with the projection. Preferably, the locking element engages behind the projection in the closed position, so that the projection is arranged between the cover and the locking element. However, it can also be provided that the locking element engages in a corresponding recess of the base body in the closed position. Preferably, the locking element projects laterally from the cover in the closed position. The locking element interacts with the at least one engagement element and prevents the cover from being removed from the base body in the closed position. In the open position, the locking member does not engage the protrusion, so that the cover can be removed and the second chamber can be accessed through the second opening. In this case, the blocking element can be moved from the open position into the closed position and vice versa only when a predefined combination of numbers is set. And if a different combination of numbers than the predefined combination is adjusted, movement of the blocking member is prevented by the lock.

Preferably, the blocking element is biased into the open position. For this purpose, the combination lock preferably has a clamping element, particularly preferably a spring. When the predefined number combination is set, the opening of the second chamber can be facilitated by pretensioning the locking element into the open position. However, it can also be provided that the locking element is pretensioned into the locking position. Thereby preventing uncontrolled opening of the lid and falling out of objects disposed in the second chamber. To open, the user must then overcome the clamping force.

Preferably, the latch is disposed in the second chamber when the second opening is closed with the cover. Thus, when the cover is closed, manipulation of the lock member can be prevented. Furthermore, the protrusion of the cover from the base body transversely to the opening cross section is reduced or prevented.

In a preferred embodiment, the locking element has an actuating section which extends through the actuating opening of the cover transversely to the closing direction of the locking element. The closing direction is the direction in which the blocking element is moved from the open position into the blocking position. By means of the actuating section, the locking element can be moved into the locking position. Furthermore, even when the locking element is pretensioned into the open position, the user can then assist in the introduction of the locking element into the open position. This is advantageous in particular when clamping the locking element.

Preferably, the combination lock is a mechanical combination lock having two or more number discs for adjustment to a predefined number combination. A combination lock with a number disc is simple to manufacture and cost-effective. Preferably, the numbers 0 to 9 or other symbols used as numbers are evenly distributed over the circumference on the number disc. The desired combination of numbers is selected by rotating the number plate. Particularly preferably, the combination lock has four, six or eight number plates. Whereby a combination of numbers representing dates important to the donor may be selected. The number plates preferably have shaped openings which can be arranged in alignment with one another by adjustment to a predefined number combination, wherein the locking means extend through the shaped openings. The locking element preferably has a closing pin corresponding to the shaped opening, which is arranged aligned in the closing direction of the locking element. If the number plate is arranged such that the shaped openings are aligned, the blocking member can be moved in the closing direction relative to the number plate, since the blocking member can enter the shaped openings. If, however, a different number combination than the predefined number combination is set, the shaped openings are not aligned and the blocking element is jammed. By means of the selected arrangement, the number disks can be positioned at a particularly small distance from one another and a space-saving construction can be achieved. Thus, the plurality of closing pins can also be guided through the shaped opening when the locking element is moved.

According to a preferred embodiment, the base has a foot projection which projects transversely to the first opening on a support side of the base opposite the main section. When the package is placed on a flat surface, the base rests on said foot protrusions, whereby a reliable standing is enabled. Furthermore, the cover (especially the lock) is prevented from coming into contact with the surface and from being damaged thereby. In addition, when the gift wrapping is placed with the foot protrusion, the lock is not visible or covered, thereby increasing the surprise effect on the gift wrapping.

Preferably, the volume ratio between the first and second chambers has a ratio of between 10: 1 to 0.1: 1. preferably 10: 1 to 1: 1. preferably, 8: 1 to 1: 1. preferably, 6: 1 to 1: 1. preferably, the ratio of 5: 1 to 1: 1. particularly preferably 5: 1 to 2: a value in the range of 1. The volume ratio in the preferred range enables a reliable standing of the package in addition to an attractive appearance. Furthermore, the presence of the second chamber cannot be directly seen visually due to the correspondingly selected volume ratio. Preferably, the outer diameter of the base body is constant in the longitudinal direction of the base body. Thereby further making the perceptibility of the second chamber difficult.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings by way of example. The figures do not necessarily show the described embodiments to scale, but the figures are advantageously interpreted in an illustrative and/or slightly modified form for the purpose of illustration. In view of the supplement to the teaching directly visible from the figures, see the relevant prior art. It is contemplated that various modifications and changes in form and detail concerning the embodiments may be made without departing from the general inventive concept. The features of the invention disclosed in the description, in the drawing and in the claims can be essential for further developments of the invention both individually and in any desired combination. Furthermore, all combinations of at least two of the features disclosed in the description, the drawings and/or the claims fall within the scope of the invention. The general idea of the invention is not limited to the precise shape or details of the preferred embodiments shown and described below or to the solutions which are limited compared to the solutions claimed in the claims. Within the indicated measuring range, values lying within the limits should also be disclosed as limiting values and can be used and claimed as desired. For the sake of simplicity, the same reference numerals are used below for identical or similar components or components having identical or similar functions.

Drawings

Further advantages, features and details of the invention emerge from the following description of a preferred embodiment and with the aid of the figures. In the figure:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a gift wrapping package;

FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the base of the gift wrapping package;

figure 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the base of the gift wrapping with the second chamber closed by the cover and the lock of the lock in the locked position;

FIG. 4 shows a view similar to FIG. 3 with the latch member in the open position;

figure 5 shows the number plate of the lock in two schematic views;

figure 6 shows a longitudinal section of the gift wrapping 1, an

Fig. 7 shows a top view of the cover.

Detailed Description

The gift wrapping 1 has a substantially cylindrical base 3 formed by a main section 5 and a base 7. The base 7 extends from the main section 5 in a longitudinal direction R1 of the gift wrapping 1 parallel to the longitudinal axis L (fig. 2) of the gift wrapping 1. In this embodiment, a circumferential groove 9 is provided between the main section 5 and the chassis 7. The gift wrapping 1 may also be constructed without a circumferential groove 9 so that the base 7 directly abuts the main section 5. The base body 3 is of substantially one-piece construction, as a result of which a particularly simple and cost-effective production is achieved.

The inner surface 11 of the main section 5 defines a first chamber 13. The first chamber 13 is surrounded in sections by the inner surface 11 of the main section 5. On the first side 15 of the gift wrapping 1 the first chamber 13 has a first opening 17 to the outside.

The base 7 has a second chamber 19 with a second opening 23 to the outside on the second side 21 of the gift wrapping 1. The second side 21 is opposite the first side 15, so that the second opening 23 is also opposite the first opening 13. The second side 21 is here a support surface 25 of the gift wrapping 1, which support surface is in contact with the base when the gift wrapping 1 is placed. The first chamber 13 is then freely accessible through the first opening 17, while the second opening 23 provided on the support side 25 is covered. The base body 3 is configured opaquely in the region of the base 7 (for display reasons, the contour lying on the inside is also shown in the drawing) so that the presence of the second chamber 19 cannot be seen from the outside when the gift wrapping 1 is placed with the support side 25 on the base. The gift wrapping 1 can thus be used as a concealment for objects (not shown), in particular gifts, arranged in the second chamber 19.

The first chamber 13 is filled in sections with a first filler 27. The first filler 27 is a candle wax 29 in which a wick 31 is arranged. The wick 31 extends in the longitudinal direction R1 substantially from the floor 33 of the first chamber 13 as far as the first opening 17 of the main section 5. In the illustrated embodiment, the gift wrapping 1 is a candle 35. Upon ignition of wick 31, candle wax 29 melts and serves as a fuel at wick 31. Thus, during burning of the candle 35, the fill level of the filler 27 in the first chamber 13 is lowered. The filling may however also be any other substance, such as a cosmetic, a body-care product (e.g. shampoo, lotion or the like), or a food product (e.g. chocolate, dessert cream) or a beverage. The gift wrapping may also be used, for example, as a wine beaker and contain the liqueur in the first chamber.

The second chamber 19 is closed by means of a cover 37 placed onto the first opening 23. The cover 37 has a lock 39 configured as a combination lock 41. In order to open the combination lock 41, a predefined combination of numbers 43 must be adjusted. The predefined number combinations 43 are shown in a marking area 45 on the inner surface 11 of the main section 5. In this case, the marking region 45 is arranged on a side wall 47 of the main section 5. However, it can also be provided that the marking area 45 is arranged on the base plate 33. The marking areas 45 or the number groups 43 are covered by the filler material 27, so that the number groups 43 cannot be seen. Furthermore, the base body 3 is also opaque in the marking area 45, so that the number combination 43 cannot be seen through the side wall 47 of the base body 3. In order to make the predefined number combination 43 visible, the filling 27 must be removed from the first chamber 13 or the candle wax 29 at least partially burnt. Once the candle 35 has burned to a sufficient extent, the marking area 45 is no longer covered by the candle wax 29 and the number combination 43 is readable. Once the predefined number combination 43 is readable, it can be adjusted to it on the combination lock 41. The combination lock 41 is then unlocked and the cover 37 can be removed. After removal of the cover 37, the second chamber 19 and also the gift (not shown) introduced into the second chamber 19 are accessible through said second opening 23.

Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the base body 3. The first chamber 13 and the second chamber 19 are separated from each other by a bottom plate 33. The first chamber 13 is accessible only from the first side 15 through the first opening 17, while the second chamber 19 is accessible only from the second side 21 through the second opening 23. The first chamber 10 is defined by a second inner surface 49 defined by the bottom plate 33, the side wall 51 of the base 7 and the projection 53 of the base 7.

The projection 53 extends from the second side wall 51 in a radial direction transversely to the longitudinal axis L of the base body 3. The first inner diameter D1 of the first chamber 13 is the same as the second inner diameter D2 of the second chamber 19. However, it is also possible to provide that the second inner diameter D2 is greater or smaller than the first inner diameter D1. The opening cross section of the second opening 23 is reduced by the projection 53. The second opening 23 is therefore smaller here than the first opening 17. It should be understood that the first chamber 13 and the second chamber 19 may also have a non-cylindrical and/or irregular geometry. The first chamber 13 and/or the second chamber 19 may also be formed, for example, as a cube.

The first chamber 13 has a first depth T1, which is determined perpendicular to the opening cross section of the first opening 17 between the first opening 17 and the bottom plate 33. In a similar manner, an opening cross section transverse to the second opening 23 determines a second depth T2 of the second chamber 19 between the second opening 23 and the bottom plate 33. Here, the value of the first depth T1 is about three times as large as the value of the second depth T2. Thus, in this embodiment, the volume ratio between the first chamber 13 and the second chamber 19 is 3: 1.

on said support side 25 (which is here the same as the second side 21), the base 7 has a foot projection 55. The foot projection 55 projects transversely to the first opening 17 or transversely to the second opening 23. By means of said foot protrusions 55 a stable standing of the gift wrapping 1 is achieved. Said second opening 23 is dislocated inwards in the longitudinal direction R1, preventing contact between the projection 53 and the base (not shown) when the gift wrapping 1 is placed thereon and between the cover 37 inserted into the second opening 23 and the base.

In an embodiment that is not shown, the lock 39 is not arranged on the cover 37, but rather in the side wall 51, so that the lock 39 can be actuated from the radially outer side of the side wall 51. The lock then preferably interacts with a closing recess on the cover 37 in such a way that the cover can be locked in the closed position.

In the schematic cross-sectional view according to fig. 3, the second opening 23 is closed with a lid 37. For display reasons, the closure plate 57, the locking piece 59 and the tensioning spring 79 of the combination lock 41 are not shown in section. Furthermore, the combination lock 41 has a plurality of number plates 63 which extend partially through corresponding number openings 65 in the closure plate 57. In the second chamber 19, the number plates 63 are surrounded by a housing 61 having a separate receiving space 64 for receiving each number plate 63. The numbers 0 to 9 are shown on the outer circumference 67 of the number disk 63 (fig. 5). The arrangement of the number disk 63 and the number openings 65 is configured in such a way that each of the numbers 0 to 9 shown on the number disk 63 can be completely read from the second side 21. Thus, the combination of numbers of the combination lock 41 can be adjusted on the second side 21 by rotating the number plate 63. For this purpose, the number disk 63 is arranged so as to be rotatable about the locking member 59, wherein the number disk 63 is prevented from slipping out by means of the number openings 65 and the housing 61.

For engagement with the projection 53 of the base 7, the cover 37 has two engagement elements 71 (only one engagement element 71 is shown in fig. 3). The engagement element 71 surrounds the projection 53. The engagement element 71 is in this case designed as a hook 73, which is fastened to the closure plate 57. In the closed position 70, the locking element 59 protrudes from the projection 53 in the interior of the second chamber 19 and thus engages with the projection 53. In the closed position 70, the second chamber 19 or its second opening 23 is then closed by the cover 37. Removal of the cover 37 is prevented by the latch 59 and hook 73.

In order to open the lock 39, the blocking element 59 can be moved from the blocking position 70 into the open position 80 in a corresponding position of the digital disk 63. The movement of the blocking element 59 takes place in the blocking element closing direction R2. Furthermore, the tensioning spring 79 pretensions the locking element 59 into the open position 80. The tensioning spring 79 is supported between the actuating section 75 of the locking member 59 and the housing 61. The actuating section 75 extends transversely to the closing direction R2 of the locking element 59 through the corresponding actuating opening 76 of the closure plate 57. The actuating section 75 of the blocking element 59 protrudes from the closure plate 57 on the second side 21, so that the blocking element 59 can be moved from the second side 21 using the actuating section 75.

Furthermore, the locking element 59 is secured in a rotationally fixed manner by an actuating section 75 received in an actuating opening 76. This ensures that the orientation of the closing pin 77, which is also arranged in alignment on the locking element 59 in the closing direction R2, is also fixed. In the closed position of the number disk 63, i.e. when a different number combination 43 than the predefined number combination is set on the combination lock 41, the closing pin 77 bears against the number disk 63 and thus prevents the blocking element 59 from moving in the closing direction R2.

In the open position of the combination lock 41 (fig. 4), the number disk 63 is rotated about the locking element 59 in such a way that a predefined number combination 43 is displayed through the number opening 65 by means of the numbers 87 (fig. 5) arranged on the outer diameter 67 of the number disk 63. In the open position of the combination lock 41, the number plate 63 does not prevent the locking member 59 from moving in the closing direction R2, so that the locking member 59 is in the open position 80 in fig. 4. In the open position 80, the locking element 59 does not engage with the projection 53 and the cover 37 can be removed.

In the open position of the combination lock 41, the number plate 63 is adjusted in such a way that the shaped opening 81 of the number plate 63 is aligned in correspondence with the closing pin of the locking member 59. The closing pin 77 can thus enter the shaped opening 81 and the number plate 63 releases the movement of the blocking member 59. The shaped opening 81 of the number disk 63 is aligned in the closing direction R2 only if the numbers 87 shown on the outer circumference 67 of the number disk 63 show a predefined number combination 43 on the second side 23. The tensioning spring 79 pretensions the locking element 59 into the open position 80. Thus, when the predefined number combination 43 is set, the blocking element 59 is automatically moved into the open position 80. Furthermore, a closure pin 77 received in a shaped opening 81 of the number plate 63 prevents rotation of the number plate 63 in the open position 80.

The shaped opening 81 is substantially keyhole-shaped (fig. 5). However, it can also be provided that a plurality of closing pins 77 are distributed in the circumferential direction of the locking piece 59 and that the shaped openings 81 are then preferably of star-shaped design. Furthermore, the locking element 59 can also have other geometries, wherein the geometry of the shaped opening 81 then corresponds accordingly to the geometry of the locking element 59. The extensions 82 of the shaped openings 81 each point in the direction of the numbers provided for the predefined number sequence 43 on the outer circumference 67 of the respective number disk 63.

Furthermore, the number plate 63 has a plurality of detent recesses 83 on the outer circumference 67, into which detent elements 85 of the lock 39 can engage. The numbers 87 arranged adjacent to one another on the outer circumference 67 of the number plate 63 are each separated from one another by a locking recess 83. The detent elements 85 and the detent recesses 83 allow a simple and precise adjustment of the combination 43. The catch element 85 is arranged in the housing 61 (not shown in fig. 5) together with the number plate 63. In order to rotate the number plate 63, the catch element 85 must be deformed. In order to rotate the number plate 63, a certain resistance needs to be overcome, thereby preventing automatic rotation of the number plate 63. When the number plate 63 is rotated, the locking element 85 is deformed and comes out of the locking recess 83. After exiting the latching recesses 83, the latching elements 85 slide along the outer circumference of the number plate 63 until they latch into the latching recesses 83 following in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. The arrangement of the catch elements 85 and the catch recesses 83 is selected such that, when the catch element 85 is latched into one of the catch recesses 83, one of the numbers 87 shown on the outer circumference 67 of the number disk 63 is oriented parallel to the closure plate 57.

Figure 6 shows a longitudinal section of the gift wrapping 1 in which the cover 37 closes the second chamber 19. The locking member 59 is in the latched position 70. In the interior of the second chamber 19, the locking piece 59 and the engagement element 71 rest against the projection 53. On the second side 21, the closing plate 57 rests against the projection 53, so that the projection 53 is completely enclosed. In the locked position 70, the cover 37 cannot be removed. The gift provided in the second chamber 19 is only accessible when the combination lock 41 is opened by adjusting the predefined combination of numbers 43.

A marking section 45 containing a combination of numbers 43 is disposed adjacent the floor 33 of the first chamber 13. The distance a1 between the lower edge 89 of the marking zone 45 and the base plate 33, measured parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the gift wrapping 1, is significantly smaller than the distance a2 between the upper edge 91 of the marking zone 45 and the opening cross-section of the first opening 17. This achieves that the candle wax 29 contained in the first chamber 13 must be largely burnt before the predefined number combination 43 is visible. The side wall 47 is opaque so that the combination number 43 cannot be seen from the outside. Especially when candle wax 29 is used as filler 27, it is advantageous to provide marking region 45 on sidewall 47 of main section 5, since a portion of candle wax 29 is generally retained in candle 35 even when candle 35 is completely burned. By arranging the marking area 45 on the side wall 47, a good readability of the predefined number combination 43 is thus ensured. Here, the value of the second distance a2 is approximately four times the value of the first distance a 1.

The foot projections 55 prevent the number plate 63 from protruding from the base body 3 and enable a secure placement of the gift wrapping 1 on the support surface 25. Furthermore, the placement of the operating section 75 protruding through the operating opening 76 of the cover 37 is also prevented. In order to prevent actuation of the lock 39, the actuating opening 76 is relatively small and adapted to the adjustment travel of the actuating section 75 when the blocking element 59 is moved. Thus, when the candle wax 29 is burned out to a distance a1 and the predefined combination of numbers 43 is revealed, the gift introduced into the second chamber 19 is accessible. Once the number combination 43 is readable, the gift wrapping 1 can be lifted and adjusted to the predefined number combination 43 by means of the number plate 63. The number combination 43 is adjusted by rotating the number plate 63 until the numbers 87 arranged on the outer circumference 67 of the number plate 63 display the number combination 43 through the number opening 65. The shaped opening 81 of the number plate 63 is then arranged such that the closing pin 77 of the locking element 59 can be received in the shaped opening and the locking element 69 can be moved into the open position 80. The movement of the blocking element 59 is effected by means of a tensioning spring 79 and can be assisted if necessary by the actuating section 75. The locking element 59 then no longer engages with the projection 53 and the cover 37 can be removed. The second chamber 19 and the gift arranged therein are thus accessible.

Fig. 7 finally shows the arrangement of the engagement element 71 and the locking element 59 on the closure plate 57 of the cover 37. The cover 37 has a total of two engagement elements 71. The engagement elements 71 are arranged offset from one another in the circumferential direction R3 of the cover 37 and at a closing angle α of 90 °. The engagement element 71 and the locking element 59 are arranged offset by a second closing angle β. However, it can also be provided that the engagement element 71 and the locking element 69 are also arranged offset by the closing angle α. Said closing angle α ensures a reliable closing of the second opening 23 by means of the cover 37. In the blocking position 68, the engagement element 71 and the blocking element 59 prevent the cover 37 from falling out and prevent the second chamber 19 from opening. When the locking member 59 is in the open position 80, the cover 37 may be removed by tilting and/or moving in the closing direction R2. In order to ensure a secure opening and to prevent jamming of the cover 37, the closing angle α between the blocking elements 71 preferably has a value of less than 180 °, particularly preferably less than 120 °.

The housing 61 of the combination lock 41 is connected to the closure plate 57 in a material-locking manner. Preferably, the housing 61 is bonded or welded to the closure plate 57. However, it is also possible to screw the housing 61 to the closure plate 57. The housing 61 protects the latch 39 and objects inserted into the second chamber 19 from damage. Further, the lock 39 can be prevented from being caught by an object. This arrangement of the lock 39 in the second chamber 19 results in a high operating safety. Furthermore, the foot projection 55 can be embodied shorter parallel to the longitudinal axis L. When the gift wrapping 1 is a candle 35, it is particularly advantageous to prevent tilting of the gift wrapping 1.

Claims (20)

1. A gift wrap having:

a base body (3) comprising a main section (5) having an inner surface (11) defining a first chamber (13), wherein the first chamber (13) has a first opening (17) to the outside, and a seat (7) extending from the main section (5) and having a second chamber (19) for accommodating at least one object, wherein the second chamber (19) has a second opening (23) to the outside,

a filler (27) filled into the first chamber (13), and

a cover (37) closing the second opening (23) with a lock (39) for locking the cover (37),

it is characterized in that the preparation method is characterized in that,

the lock (39) is a combination lock (41) which can be unlocked by adjusting to a predefined number combination (43),

and the predefined number combination (43) is shown in a marking area (45) of the inner surface (11) of the main section (5) which is covered with the filling material (27).

2. The gift package of claim 1 wherein said base (3) is opaque in said indicia area (45).

3. The gift wrapping of claim 1 or 2 wherein said marking area (45) is disposed on a sidewall (47) of the first chamber (13).

4. The gift package of claim 3 wherein said marking area (45) is disposed adjacent a bottom panel (33) of the first chamber (13).

5. The gift package of claim 1 or 2 wherein a predefined combination of numbers (43) in said indicia area (45) is printed onto the inner surface (11) of said base (3).

6. The gift package of claim 1 or 2 wherein said first opening (17) is disposed on a first side (15) of the base (3) and said second opening (23) is disposed on a second side (21) of the base (3) opposite said first side (15).

7. The gift package of claim 1 or 2 wherein the gift package (1) is a candle (35), the filler (27) is candle wax (29), and a wick (31) extends through the candle wax.

8. The gift package of claim 1 or 2 wherein the filling (27) is a body care product.

9. The gift package of claim 8 wherein said body care product is a perfume, shampoo, body wash, cleansing solution, and/or treatment cream.

10. The gift package of claim 8 further having a metering closure closing the first chamber (13) and constituting a means for metering the body care product out of the first chamber (13).

11. The gift wrapping of claim 1 or 2 wherein the cover (37) has at least one engagement element (71) for engaging with a corresponding protrusion (53) of the base (7).

12. The gift package of claim 11 wherein said combination lock (41) has a locking member (59) for engaging said projection (53), said locking member being movable between an open position (80) and a locked position (70) when a predefined combination of numbers (43) is adjusted.

13. The gift package of claim 12 wherein said locking member (59) is biased into an open position (80).

14. The gift package of claim 12 or 13 wherein said locking member (59) is disposed in the second chamber (19) when the second opening (23) is closed with the cover (37).

15. The gift package of claim 12 or 13 wherein said locking member (59) has an operating section (75) extending through an operating opening (76) of the cover (37) transverse to a closing direction (R2) of the locking member (59).

16. The gift wrapping of claim 1 or 2 wherein said combination lock (41) is a mechanical combination lock having two or more number plates (63) for adjusting to a predefined number combination (43).

17. The gift package of claim 1 or 2 wherein the base (7) has a foot projection (55) projecting transverse to the first opening (17) on a support side (25) of the base (7) opposite the main section (5).

18. The gift wrapping of claim 1 or 2 wherein a volume ratio between the first chamber (13) and the second chamber (19) has a ratio of 10: 1 to 1: a value in the range of 1.

19. The gift package of claim 18 wherein a volume ratio between the first chamber (13) and the second chamber (19) has a ratio of 5: 1 to 2: a value in the range of 1.

20. The gift package of claim 1 or 2 wherein said object is a gift.

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