DE102007062066A1 - Packaging carrier for use during packaging of e.g. book, has side walls lying close to sides of package to laterally support carrier in package during and after usage of carrier, where lower side of carrying structure rests on package base - Google Patents

Abstract

The carrier has two U-shaped side walls (10, 20), and a carrying structure (30) formed as a carrying wall to carry goods to be transported. A lower side (32) of the carrying structure is designed such that the lower side directly rests on a base of a commercial outer package during arrangement in the package. The side walls lie close to sides of the package to laterally support the carrier in the package during and after usage of the carrier. The carrying structure has two free edges (30a, 30b) and each of the side walls have free edges (20a-20c) for bracing to the package.

Description

The The invention relates to a packaging carrier for in a packaging to be arranged transport, with a substantially U-shaped form of two side structures and a supporting structure, on which the cargo is attachable.

package carriers Generally, when packaging any products such as Books, booklets, brochures, etc. used. The Cargo is suitably attached to the package carrier fixed and packed with this in an outer packaging. When the outer packaging is it is usually a cardboard or similar Container in different graduated, mostly standardized sizes are offered.

at A packaging of cargo is the problem that this depending on its size and Shape can not simply be put in the outer packaging. Around a position-fixed and thus secure packaging must be ensured the outer packaging either as closely as possible to the dimensions and the shape of the goods to be transported or adjusted in the outer packaging between this and the transported goods resulting Cavities with various fillers balanced become. The consequences of this are limitations in terms of automation the packaging process and increased material requirements or increased material costs due to the possibly necessary additional filling material and use each individually to a cargo of a certain size and shape adapted outer packaging.

A possible solution of sub-areas of this problem is, for example, in the use of specially adapted to the shape of the transported goods packaging, such as the DE 33 18 549 C2 can be seen. The folding carton disclosed therein has a plurality of fold lines on which it can be folded in a coordinated manner to the dimensions of the transported goods to be packaged in a largely matched to its dimensions.

A packaging carrier is out of the US 2006/0743 A1 known. It has two lateral flanks, which are connected to each other by means of a base plate. Base plate and flanks form a substantially U-shaped cross section. On the side opposite the side flanks of the bottom plate spring elements are arranged in numerous configurations, which serve to keep the packaged by the packaging carrier product spring.

outgoing It is the object of the prior art described above the invention to provide a packaging carrier, with the cargo of almost any size and shape in commercial outer packaging of normal size and shape can be packed so that they are in these are securely fixed, the package carrier as possible is simple and easy to automate and cost Packaging of goods allowed.

These Task is performed by a packaging carrier for to be arranged in an outer packaging cargo with a substantially U-shaped Shape of two side structures and a supporting structure on the the cargo is attachable, solved, the support structure on its top and bottom no formations or retaining tabs has the same material, which hold the cargo or would hold or secure or secure or hold the packaging carrier in the outer packaging or would support. The underside of the support structure is shaped in such a way that it can be Arrangement "in the outer packaging directly on a bottom of the outer packaging rests, with the side structures on the sides of the outer packaging abutment at and after insertion of the packaging carrier to be supported laterally in the outer packaging.

Under intended arrangement within the meaning of claim 1 is an arrangement in which the package carrier has been inserted into the outer packaging, that the support structure of Packaging carrier directly to a bottom of the outer packaging is present, d. H. touching the ground, preferably over the entire surface.

The Task is further solved by a combination from at least one packaging carrier of the invention and an outer packaging, in particular a box, preferably made of cardboard walls.

at a packaging process, which preferably takes place automatically, becomes the transported goods to be packaged on the support structure of the packaging carrier arranged and fixed on or on this for transport. The fixation can generally be done in any way for example by means of one or more bands or shrink film. By fixing the cargo is relative to the packaging carrier for the duration of the packaging or transport fixedly arranged.

The packaging carrier according to the invention has a substantially U-shaped cross-section, wherein the transported goods to be packed are arranged completely in the interior of the "U". The cargo is thus protected by the packaging carrier located on three sides.

The Shape and dimensions of the transport carrier are preferred matched to the shape and dimensions of the outer packaging. transport carrier and outer packaging are selected such that the packaged in it, that is, that from conventional outer packaging of standardized size one is selected for the cargo actually too big. Shape and external dimensions the packaging carrier essentially correspond to the Shape and the internal dimensions of the outer packaging. The support structure is located when properly arranged on the internal structure the outer packaging and is based on this.

Of the Packaging carrier will or will be together with the on it fixed transported goods arranged in the outer packaging and this locked. The outer packaging then surrounds the transported goods and the packaging carrier from all sides and protects while the cargo in addition to the packaging carrier. Depending on the size and shape of cargo, packaging carrier and repackaging can be one or more units together be packed in an outer packaging.

By the present invention can thus transport goods almost any shape and dimension in a commercial Arrange outer packaging of normal size fixed and transport safely, without for different Shapes and dimensions of the cargo each have a special, d. H. matching outer packaging would have to be selected. The use of additional filler, in order to fill gaps between the transported goods and the outer packaging and so for a safe reception of the cargo to worry is no longer necessary. It will be a savings of packaging material. Resources are spared. A packaging with a packaging carrier according to the invention is more environmentally friendly than known from the prior art. Of Further costs for the packaging necessary packaging material minimized.

By the use of standard sized packaging materials Packaging processes are easy to automate because packaging machines only to the respective standard dimensions of the packaging material must be adjusted and the packaging largely regardless of the actual transported goods to be packed can be done.

In Particularly advantageously, the page structure and / or the Support structure as a planar element, d. H. as a sidewall or formed as a support wall. Furthermore, the packaging carrier preferably next to the side structures no further essential Structures or walls on. The U-shaped figure of the packaging carrier is sufficient to this in the outer packaging to give sufficient and secure grip. At the same time, so little Material used as possible to weight and resources save. For the purpose of further weight saving, it is possible in the structure of the packaging carrier Recesses or the like to bring.

Especially can edge recesses in the packaging carrier be provided. Located between the recesses or to the recesses adjacent areas jump over the recesses show and form edge areas, with which the packaging carrier can rest against the outer packaging and a kind of buffer between form the outer packaging and the cargo. The recess is particularly suitable for attaching banderoles or similar fasteners for fixing the cargo. An arranged on such a packaging carrier and fixed cargo is advantageously not at the Repackaging and is against shocks and deformations the outer packaging or the like particularly well protected.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment has the Tragwand two free edges or edges and / or each side wall as a supporting wall has three free edges or edges. This form of packaging carrier is particularly simple manufacture. Also, this form is a particularly safe and achieved stable attachment to the internal structure of the outer packaging and improves the handling by packaging machines.

Preferably the side structures above the support structure are not against each other supported. The packaging carrier has a sufficient rigidity to when used in its substantially to remain U-shaped shape. That's the way he has the lowest possible weight. After another suggestion the invention ensures sufficient rigidity, if the packaging carrier made of cardboard, cardboard or similar rigid material, preferably all in particular three walls of this material and the same material are. These materials are reasonably priced, lightweight and mostly recyclable. Also, they are good and easy with conventional methods to edit.

In a particularly advantageous manner, the packaging carrier is designed as a semi-finished product in the form of a flat cardboard or cardboard piece. This half The tool is first brought into the previously explained U-shaped configuration by a corresponding shaping during the packaging process or shortly before in a separate step. For this purpose, it is expedient if each side structure or side wall in each case has a bending line to the support structure or side wall, at which they are to be correspondingly bent relative to the support structure or side wall.

The side structure of the packaging carrier preferably has in each case a length which corresponds to a length in the longitudinal direction of a receiving space of the outer packaging ( 50 ), so that the packaging carrier in the outer packaging is receivable adjacent to its inner structure, by inserting the U-shaped configuration with the supporting structure ( 30 ) first. Furthermore, alternatively or additionally, the support structure may have a width substantially equal to the width of an outer packaging. The same applies to the inventive combination of at least one packaging carrier and an outer packaging.

Further Features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims as well as the following description of a particularly preferred Embodiment with reference to the figures. Showing:

1 a packaging carrier with a transported goods fixed thereto in a perspective view,

2 the packaging carrier of 1 , taken in a corresponding outer packaging in a sectional view,

3 the packaging carrier of 1 and 2 , taken in the outer packaging of the 2 in a supervision and

4 a further embodiment of the packaging carrier.

The Indian 1 illustrated packaging carrier has a support wall 30 with a top 31 and a bottom 32 , Laterally adjacent to the supporting wall 30 is a side wall 10 arranged. At the side wall 10 opposite side of the supporting wall 30 is another sidewall 20 arranged. The side walls 10 respectively. 20 each have the same shape. They are essentially perpendicular to the supporting wall 30 aligned.

The supporting wall 30 has two free edges 30a . 30b , the side walls 10 respectively. 20 three free edges or edges 10a . 10b . 10c . 20a . 20b . 20c , In the connection area between the side wall 10 and the supporting wall 30 or the side wall 20 and the supporting wall 30 may be provided in the figures unrecognizable bend line. The Indian 1 initially shown in the form of a flat semi-finished, ie consists of a substantially flat and rectangular blank of cardboard or cardboard or a similar material, by means of these bending lines in the in the 1 recognizable U-shape can be folded.

The to be packed with the packaging carrier P is also in the 1 recognizable and with a banderole 33 containing the cargo P and the supporting wall 30 wraps around, on the supporting wall 30 fixed. Instead of a banderole 33 For the purpose of fixing, a shrink film or the like may also be used.

In the 2 and 3 It can be seen in which way the packaging carrier together with the transported goods fixed thereon in a corresponding outer packaging 50 is arranged. In particular in 3 It can be seen that the packaging carrier with the edges or edges 20d . 30a . 10d . 20c . 30b and 10c practically on the outer packaging, ie on the inner structure, rests. The distance a and b shown goes to zero.

The outer packaging 50 itself may be a commercial carton, which is available in standardized sizes in different gradations. He is with a bottom plate 60 , lateral walls 60a , b, c, d and upper flaps 80a , b, c, d provided that the the ground 60 opposite side of the outer packaging 50 can close. In a 'designated arrangement' of the packaging carrier is the bottom 32 the supporting wall 30 right on the floor 60 the outer packaging 50 on, the side walls 10 and 20 of the packaging carrier are located directly on the side walls 60a and 60c at. From the 1 and 2 Thus, it can be seen that the packaging carrier and the transported goods P fixed on this carrier are relative to the outer packaging 50 are fixed when the shutters 80a , b, c, d are closed.

The description of the above embodiment has been made with reference to a supporting wall 30 as well as on side walls 10 and 20 , Instead of such flat walls also flat structures can be used with recesses. A particular embodiment with edge-side recesses 35a , b shows the 4 , In the edges 30a , b of the supporting wall 30 are the recesses 35a , b introduced centrally. The edges 30a , b jump towards their course in the connection area of the side walls 10 . 20 back. The band 33 is in the area of recesses 35a , B arranged and fixes the cargo on the packaging particularly well because it rests flat against the cargo. The opposite the recesses 35a , B and thus also with respect to the cargo P protruding areas of the edges 30a , b are located on the outer packaging, not shown, keep the cargo away from this and serve as a kind of buffer that protect against shocks or other potentially harmful to the cargo influences.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 3318549 C2 [0004]
• US 2006/0743 A1 [0005]

Claims (16)

Packaging carrier for in an outer packaging ( 50 ) Transportable goods to be arranged (P), with a substantially U-shaped configuration of two side structures ( 10 . 20 ) and a supporting structure ( 30 ), on which the cargo is attachable, - wherein the support structure ( 30 ) on its top and bottom ( 31 . 32 ) has no formations or retaining tabs made of the same material that would hold or hold the cargo or would secure or secure, or the packaging carrier in the outer packaging ( 50 ) or support; - rather the bottom ( 32 ) of the supporting structure ( 30 ) is designed in such a way that it can be placed in the outer packaging (31 50 ) directly on a floor ( 60 ) of the outer packaging ( 50 ), whereby the side structures ( 10 . 20 ) abut sides of the outer packaging in order to laterally support during and after the insertion of the packaging carrier into the outer packaging. Packaging carrier for in an outer packaging ( 50 ) to be arranged transport goods (P), having a substantially U-shaped configuration of two side structures ( 10 . 20 ) and a supporting structure ( 30 ) for the transported goods, - wherein the supporting structure ( 30 ) on its top and bottom ( 31 . 32 ) has no formations or retaining tabs made of the same material that would hold or hold the cargo or would secure or secure, or the packaging carrier in the outer packaging ( 50 ) or support; - rather the bottom ( 32 ) of the supporting structure ( 30 ) is designed such that, after insertion of the packaging carrier with the carrying structure, first in the outer packaging ( 50 ) directly on a floor ( 60 ) of the outer packaging ( 50 ), whereby the side structures ( 10 . 20 ) abut sides of the outer packaging in order to laterally support during and after the insertion of the packaging carrier into the outer packaging. Packaging carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a side structure ( 10 . 20 ) as a planar wall element, for example as a side wall ( 10 . 20 ), is trained. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting structure ( 30 ) as a planar element, for example as a supporting wall ( 30 ), is trained. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the packaging carrier has no other essential walls. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting structure ( 30 ) has two free edges ( 30a . 30b ). Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a side structure ( 10 . 20 ) for the purpose of support on the outer packaging three free edges or edges ( 20a . 20b . 20c ) owns. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side structures ( 10 . 20 ) above the support structure ( 30 ) are not supported against each other. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this from a state as a semi-finished product in which the side structures ( 10 . 20 ) and the supporting structure ( 30 ) in a plane, can be brought into its substantially U-shaped shape, and the side structures ( 10 . 20 ) to the supporting structure ( 30 ) each have a bending line. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that it is made of cardboard, Cardboard or a similar stiff material, in particular all structures made of this material and the same material are. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side structure ( 10 . 20 ) each has a length which is a length in the longitudinal direction of a receiving space of the outer package ( 50 ), so that the packaging carrier in the outer packaging is receivable adjacent to its inner structure, by inserting the U-shaped configuration with the supporting structure ( 30 ) first. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting structure ( 30 ) has a width equal to the width of an outer package ( 50 ) substantially corresponds, so that the packaging carrier in the outer packaging adjacent to the inner structure is receivable, by inserting the U-shaped shape with the support structure ( 30 ) first. Packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the edges or edges 30a , b of the support plate 30 and / or in the edges or edges 20a , b, c of the side structure recesses 35a , b are introduced. Combination of at least one packaging carrier according to one of the preceding claims and an outer packaging ( 50 ), in particular a box, preferably of cardboard walls. Combination according to claim 14, characterized ge indicates that the page structure ( 10 . 20 ) each has a length which is a longitudinal direction of a receiving space of the outer packaging ( 50 ), so that the packaging carrier in the outer packaging is receivable adjacent to its inner structure, by inserting the U-shaped configuration with the supporting structure ( 30 ) first. Combination according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the support structure ( 30 ) has a width equal to the width of an outer package ( 50 ) substantially corresponds, so that the packaging carrier in the outer packaging adjacent to the inner structure is receivable, by inserting the U-shaped shape with the support structure ( 30 ) first.