DE102018110286A1 - packaging system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging system, which is designed in the form of a box (1). The packaging system has a safety system with electrically conductive structures (8) extending over walls of the box (1). The walls each have inner walls (11a) and outer walls (11b), between which in each case a carrier material (9) with the electrically conductive structures (8) is arranged. The carrier materials (9) and the inner walls (11a) and the outer walls (11b) are glued or welded together, wherein in the latter case, at least in the region of welds, the carrier material (9) on the one hand and the inner walls (11a) and outer walls (11b) on the other consist of similar materials.

Description

The invention relates to a packaging system.

Such a packaging system is generally used for packaging a packaged goods.

From the DE 10 2015 120 783 A1 a packaging system is known, which has at least one flat or shell-shaped bottom element and at least one connectable to the bottom element or connected in the unfolded state dome-shaped tarpaulin of flexible material with at least one over the bottom element inverted or inverted plan opening, wherein the packaged in a closed state of Packaging system is enclosed by the floor element and the tarpaulin. The tarpaulin has a tarpaulin seam running around the tarpaulin opening, in which at least one tether runs. The bottom element has a counterhold for the tether-forming side edge. The tether is coupled with a hand or motor operated rope tensioning device.

To provide a security system, the tarpaulin is at least partially formed of a textile material in or on the at least one electrical conductor structure textile technology is applied or applied, wherein the conductor structure is coupled to at least one alarm device, so that at least a partial destruction of the textile material in Closure state due to a short circuit between at least two conductors of the conductor structure and / or destruction of at least one conductor of the conductor structure an alarm signal is triggered by the alarm device.

The assembly of such a packaging system is relatively expensive. Also, the design effort of the packaging system is complex, which is particularly disadvantageous that the closure mechanism for closing the packaging system requires a high design effort.

The invention has for its object to provide a packaging system which has high functionality with low design effort.

To solve this problem, the features of claim 1 are provided. Advantageous embodiments and expedient developments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

The invention relates to a packaging system which is designed in the form of a box. The packaging system includes a security system having electrically conductive structures that extend across walls of the box. The walls each have inner walls and outer walls, between each of which a carrier material with the electrically conductive structure is arranged. The support materials and the inner walls and the outer walls are glued or welded together, in the latter case, at least in the region of welds, the carrier material on the one hand and the inner walls and outer walls on the other hand of similar materials exist.

An essential aspect of the invention is to provide the packaging system in the form of a box. The term box generally includes box-shaped structures with dimensionally stable walls.

The box may be formed in different sizes depending on the nature of the packaged goods to be stored therein.

An advantage of this packaging system is that the packaging material is stored in the box secured against damage by the dimensionally stable walls.

An essential aspect of the invention is that the electrically conductive structures are integrated as components of a security system in the walls of the box.

The safety system generally implements safety functions, thereby increasing the functionality of the packaging system.

According to the invention, the walls of the box each have an inner wall and outer wall consisting of a non-conductive plastic, wherein a carrier material with electrically conductive structures is arranged between the inner wall and the outer wall.

Advantageously, the electrically conductive structures and thus the carrier materials extend over the entire surfaces of the walls of the box.

To connect the carrier material with the respective inner wall and outer wall, the carrier material is welded thereto. It is essential that the inner wall and outer wall on the one hand and the carrier material on the other hand consist of similar, preferably identical materials, so that durable, stable welded joints between these units are formed. Similar plastics have the same or almost the same flow or temperature properties. Similar materials may be derivatives of a plastic. The outer walls, inner walls and support materials may also consist of plastics, which can only be formed by doping, Admixtures differ from each other, but consist of the same basic material. Particularly suitable plastics for forming the inner walls, outer walls and the carrier material are polypropylene and polyethylene.

In principle, the carrier material can be welded to the inner wall and outer wall only at discrete locations, so that it is sufficient that only there match the materials of the inner wall, the outer wall and the carrier material.

Particularly advantageously, the carrier material and the inner walls and outer walls over their entire surfaces of identical or similar materials.

In this case, the carrier material can be welded at any point to the inner wall and outer wall. Furthermore, the carrier material can also be welded over the entire surfaces of the inner walls and outer walls. By such full-surface welding a particularly stable composite is obtained.

In general, by welding the inner walls, outer walls and the carrier materials, a mechanically stable and yet lightweight wall construction of the box can be obtained. The welding processes leave the mechanical properties of the inner walls, outer walls and the support materials largely unchanged, that is their mechanical properties are not affected.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the carrier material and the inner walls and outer walls of identical materials.

The stabilizing grid can be made for example by punching out a film or plate, which preferably consists of the same non-conductive plastic as the carrier material of the electrically conductive structure and the inner wall.

The stabilizing grid can then be welded to the carrier material of the electrically conductive structure and the inner wall or outer wall.

The stabilizing grid gives the wall construction the required mechanical stability, in particular a high dimensional stability, wherein it is furthermore advantageous that the inner wall and the outer wall can have low wall thicknesses.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outer walls form an electromagnetic shield.

The outer walls then form a full-surface electrically conductive structure, which forms an effective EMC protection for the internal electrically conductive structures and optionally arranged in the box electronic units. In addition, the outer walls thus formed form a manipulation protection, since the electrically conductive structures and arranged in the interior of the box electronic units are protected against the irradiation of electromagnetic interference signals.

According to a first variant, each outer wall consists of an electrically non-conductive plastic, which is doped over its entire surface with electrically conductive particles.

Thus, the entire outer wall forms an electromagnetic shield.

In this case, a stabilizing grid is provided as electrical insulation between the outer wall and the electrically conductive structure.

According to a second variant, the outside of each outer wall is coated over its entire surface with an electrically conductive layer.

In this case, the outer wall is made entirely of an electrically insulating material.

The electrically conductive structures are preferably made of metallic materials, but this is not mandatory. In principle, it is also possible to use electrically conductive ceramics, glasses, plastics and the like.

In principle, the carrier material may be a film or the carrier material may be plate-shaped.

In this case, the electrically conductive structures are advantageously applied to the carrier material by coating, printing, embroidering, steaming or spraying.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the carrier material is a textile surface.

The textile surface may be formed as a woven, knitted, knitted or nonwoven fabric.

In this case, the electrically conductive structures are formed by electrically conductive threads incorporated in the textile surface.

In a formation of the textile surface as a woven, knitted or knitted fabric, the electrically conductive structures forming conductive Threads preferably already be incorporated in the manufacturing process of the textile surface with.

The electrically conductive structures advantageously form sensor structures.

In this case, the electrically conductive structures extend over the entire surfaces of the walls of the box.

Furthermore, control units are assigned to the sensor structures, by means of which interruptions in the electrically conductive structures can be detected.

The electrically conductive structures advantageously form a close-meshed grid structure, which extend over the entire wall construction of the box. Thus, even small local interruptions at arbitrary positions of the wall structure lead to a reliably detectable signal that can be evaluated in the control units. At a detected interruption, the alarm device connected to the control units generates an alarm message, this alarm message reporting the interruption of the electrically conductive structures or unauthorized opening of the box as unauthorized manipulative intervention in the box. The alarm device may have an optical and / or acoustic signal transmitter arranged on the box. The control units can be formed, for example, by RFID units, that is to say RFID readers, RFID transmitters and RFID receivers.

For this purpose, the objects stored in the box are advantageously marked with RFID tags, which are detected by an RFID reader. In the alarm device can then be evaluated whether the filling of the box with objects is correct or if any objects were stolen. Depending on this, a status signal can be generated in the alarm device that indicates the current load state. Furthermore, an alarm message can be generated if there is a misapplication of objects.

This functionality can be further extended by the fact that the alarm device is assigned a GPS tracker.

With the GPS tracker, a continuous location of the packaged goods in the box is possible. This information can be integrated into the status signals.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the alarm device has an interface for data exchange with an external unit.

In particular, the interface provides access to the Internet.

Status signals and alarm messages can be output via the interface and thus tracked by third parties from an external unit.

• 1 Schematische Darstellung einer Box als Bestandteil des erfindungsgemäßen Verpackungssystems.
• 2 Grundkörper der Box gemäß 1 mit zusammengefalteten Grundkörper-Seitenwänden und einem Bodenteil.
• 3 Box gemäß 1 mit in/im Bodenteil untergebrachten Seitenwänden und dem auf das Bodenteil aufgesetzten Deckel in der Box.
• 4 Schematische Darstellung einer in den Wänden der Box gemäß 1 integrierten leitfähigen Struktur.
• 5 Erfindungsgemäße Wandkonstruktion der Box gemäß 1.
• 6 Blockschaltbild der Komponenten des erfindungsgemäßen Sicherheitssystem für das erfindungsgemäße Verpackungssystem.

The invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings. Show it:

• 1 Schematic representation of a box as part of the packaging system according to the invention.
• 2 Basic body of the box according to 1 with folded body side walls and a bottom part.
• 3 Box according to 1 with housed in / in the bottom part side walls and the lid placed on the bottom part in the box.
• 4 Schematic representation of one in the walls of the box according to 1 integrated conductive structure.
• 5 Inventive wall construction of the box according to 1 ,
• 6 Block diagram of the components of the security system according to the invention for the packaging system according to the invention.

1 schematically shows an embodiment of a box 1 which forms a packaging system. The box 1 is in the present case cuboid and is made of plastic.

The box 1 has a basic body 2 on, the bottom part 3 and on this stored side walls 4 includes. The side walls 4 and the bottom part 3 enclose a cavity that holds the cargo space of the box 1 forms.

The upper edges of the side walls 4 limit an opening over which the interior of the box 1 can be loaded. This opening is with a lid 5 as an additional component 3 the box 1 lockable.

The box 1 forms a modular unit. As 2 shows, the side walls can 4 the box 1 be folded and in the trough-shaped bottom part 3 be inserted. The unit thus formed can with the lid 5 be closed ( 3 ). In this form, the empty box 1 be easily transported as a compact unit.

In the assembled state of the box 1 , in the 1 is shown, in particular after loading the interior of the box 1 the lid 5 on the main body 2 placed. The lid 5 gets on the body 2 with two closing means in the form of locking bolts 6 on opposite sides of the lid 5 secured ( 3 ). The closure means may generally also be designed as a latch, latching means and the like.

Furthermore, the box 1 with four security locks 7 be locked. Two security locks each 7 are on opposite sides of the lid 5 , Every security lock 7 is secured with a code, which means it can only be opened by entering the code. For code input, a suitable input unit such as a keypad or a keyboard can be provided. Furthermore, the code can generally also be entered via non-contact data interfaces such as Bluetooth interfaces and the like.

According to the invention, the box 1 and thus the packaging system on a security system, with which the box 1 secured against manipulation and in particular unauthorized interference.

As components of the security system are electrically conductive structures 8th provided, which is completely over all walls, that is side walls 4 , the lid 5 and the bottom part 3 the box 1 extend.

As 4 shows are the electrically conductive structures 8th formed in the present case of electrically conductive threads in the non-conductive material consisting of carrier material 9 a textile surface 10 are incorporated.

The textile surface 10 consists in the present case of a knitted fabric, which is produced for example with a warp knitting machine or a Raschel machine. The carrier material 9 forms a matrix of non-conductive threads of plastic, such as polypropylene. In this matrix, during the manufacturing process of the textile surface 10 , in the 4 illustrated lattice structure of electrically conductive threads incorporated, which is the electrically conductive structure 8th forms. The electrically conductive threads consist of a metallic material, in particular of stainless steel.

Alternatively, the textile surface 10 consist of a woven, knitted or knitted fabric.

Furthermore, the carrier material 9 consist of a plastic sheet or plate, in which case the electrically conductive structure 8th by coating, printing, steaming or spraying onto the substrate 9 is applied.

5 shows the wall construction of the box according to the invention 1 , whereby this wall construction over the entire surfaces of the box 1 extends.

How out 5 It can be seen, is the textile surface 10 with the carrier material 9 and the electrically conductive structures 8th according to 4 between an inner wall 11a and outer wall 11b formed as a wall element of the corresponding wall. Between the outer wall 11b and the electrically conductive structures 8th there is a stabilizing grid 11c , The carrier material 9 with the electrically conductive structures 8th and the stabilizing grid 11c extend over the entire surfaces of the interior walls 11a or outer walls 11b , which are formed coextensive and consist of thin sheets of plastic.

There are the inner walls 11a , the outer walls 11b and the stabilizing grid 11c from the same plastic, said plastic at least similar, preferably identical to the plastic of the carrier material 9 the textile surface 10 is. In the present case, the carrier material 9 , the interior walls 11a and the outer walls 11b made of polypropylene or polyethylene.

The outer walls are fully doped with electrically conductive particles and thus form an EMC protection and protection against manipulation of the electrically conductive structures and arranged in the box electronic units. Alternatively, the outside of each outer wall may be coated with an electrically conductive layer. In this case, the outer wall is made entirely of a non-conductive plastic.

According to the invention, the inner walls 11a , the carrier material 9 and the outer walls 11b welded together. This is possible because these units are made of the same (or at least similar) plastic. The welding can be done over the entire surfaces of the interior walls 11a and outer walls 11b whereby a stable bond of these units is obtained without impairing the mechanical properties of these individual units. Of course, these units can only be welded together locally.

6 shows a block diagram of the components of the security system according to the invention. The security system includes an alarm device 12 comprising a computer unit, not shown. The alarm device 12 is a GPS tracker 13 assigned. Furthermore, the alarm device 12 an interface 14 assigned for connection to an external unit. In the present case, the interface 14 trained as an internet interface. Finally, to the alarm device 12 the security lock or locks 7 as well as a signal generator 15 as an optical or acoustic signal generator 15 can be formed, connected. Finally, to the alarm device 12 at least an RFID unit 16 connected, which forms a control unit, to which the electrically conductive structures 8th are connected. Instead of RFID units, other inductive or capacitive units may be provided.

With the GPS tracker 13 Can a pursuit on in the box 1 loaded objects. Along with those from the RFID unit 16 generated signals for detecting objects are in the alarm device 12 Spatially resolved status signals are generated via the current load state, via the interface 14 be read out. This allows a user, especially the supplier of the box 1 stored objects in the box 1 closely track stored objects.

As a further status message, the closed state of the security locks or 7 be transmitted.

Finally, in the alarm device 12 generates an alarm message, if with the RFID unit 16 an interruption of the conductive structure 8th the box 1 is registered. Another alarm message can be generated when using the RFID unit 16 is registered that objects in the box 1 absence. These alarm messages can be sent via the interface 14 be issued. In addition, these are locally on the box 1 with that of the alarm device 12 triggered signal generator 15 displayed.

Finally, an alarm message can be generated when a manipulation of the box 1 characterized in that it is covered with a conductive foil or the like, so that a data exchange via the interface 14 over a longer period is prevented.

The alarm device 12 assigned interface 14 can also be used by a user, in particular the supplier of the packaged goods to query status parameters of the security system.

Furthermore, the supplier can use the interface 14 the customer, as soon as he has received the packaging goods, grant a clearance for access to the packaged goods. In the simplest case, the supplier sends to the customer the code with which he uses the security lock 7 can open.

The customer can then at the security lock 7 via an input unit such as a keyboard, or via a non-contact interface 14 like a bluetooth interface enter the code and the security lock 7 to open. In principle, the security lock 7 via suitable release commands directly via the alarm device 12 assigned interface 14 be opened.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

(1)

box

(2)

body

(3)

the bottom part

(4)

Side wall

(5)

cover

(6)

locking bolt

(7)

safety lock

(8th)

conductive structure

(9)

support material

(10)

textile surface

(11a)

inner wall

(11b)

outer wall

(11c)

Reinforcement mesh

(12)

alarm device

(13)

GPS Tracker

(14)

interface

(15)

signaler

(16)

RFID unit

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102015120783 A1 [0003]

Claims (18)

Packaging system, which is in the form of a box (1) and which has a safety system with electrically conductive structures (8) extending over walls of the box (1), characterized in that the walls each have inner walls (11a) and outer walls (11b), between which in each case a carrier material (9) with the electrically conductive structures (8) is arranged, that the carrier materials (9) and the inner walls (11a) and the outer walls (11b) are welded together, at least in the area of welds, the carrier material (9) on the one hand and the inner walls (11a) and outer walls (11b) on the other hand consist of similar materials, or that the carrier materials (9) and the inner walls (11a) and outer walls (11b) are glued together. Packaging system after Claim 1 , characterized in that between the electrically conductive structures (8) and the inner walls (11a) or outer walls (11b), a stabilizing grid (11c) is arranged. Packaging system after Claim 2 , characterized in that the carrier material (9), the stabilizing grid (11c) and the inner walls (11a) and the outer walls (11b) consist of identical materials. Packaging system after Claim 3 , characterized in that the carrier material (9) and the inner walls (11a) and outer walls (11b) consist over their entire surfaces of identical or similar materials. Packaging system according to one of Claims 2 to 4 , characterized in that the carrier material (9), the stabilizing grid (11c) and the inner walls (11a) and at least partially the outer walls (11b) consist of a non-electrically conductive plastic. Packaging system after Claim 5 , characterized in that the electrically non-conductive plastic consists of polypropylene or polyethylene. Packaging system according to one of Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the outer walls (11b) form an electromagnetic shield. Packaging system after Claim 7 , characterized in that each outer wall (11b) consists of an electrically non-conductive plastic, which is doped over its entire surface with electrically conductive particles. Packaging system after Claim 7 , characterized in that the outside of each outer wall (11b) is coated over its entire surface with an electrically conductive layer. Packaging system according to one of Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that the carrier material (9) is a film or that the carrier material (9) is plate-shaped, wherein the electrically conductive structures (8) by coating, embroidering, printing, steaming or spraying are applied to the carrier material (9) , Packaging system according to one of Claims 1 to 10 , characterized in that the carrier material (9) is a textile surface (10). Packaging system after Claim 11 , characterized in that the electrically conductive structures (8) are formed by in the textile surface (10) incorporated electrically conductive threads. Packaging system according to one of Claims 1 to 12 , characterized in that the electrically conductive structures (8) form sensor structures. Packaging system according to one of Claims 1 to 13 , characterized in that the electrically conductive structures (8) extend over the entire surfaces of all walls of the box (1). Packaging system according to one of Claims 13 or 14 , characterized in that the sensor structures are assigned control units, by means of which interruptions in the electrically conductive structures (8) can be detected. Packaging system after Claim 15 , characterized in that an alarm device (12) is provided, which generates an alarm message upon detection of an interruption in the electrically conductive structures (8). Packaging system according to one of Claims 1 to 16 , characterized in that the box (1) is at least partially foldable. Packaging system after Claim 17 , characterized in that the box (1) has a base body (2) with side walls (4), a bottom part (3) and a lid (5), wherein the base body (2) is at least partially foldable.

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