DE102019007722A1 - Pack for tobacco products - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a hinged box for a group of elongated tobacco products, in particular cigarettes, with a box part (11) for receiving the tobacco products and a lid (12) pivotably connected to this in the area of a box part rear wall by means of a line hinge with a lid front wall which in the closed position of the lid (12) covers an in particular upper area of a box part front wall of the box part or a collar front wall of a collar (13) of the hinged box attached to the box part (11). The invention is characterized in that the hinged box has at least one holding means (34, 51) for an elongated aroma stick (33) with which an elongated aroma stick (33) for transferring aromas to a group of tobacco products that can be arranged in the hinged box relative to the Box part (11) can be held in position in at least one spatial direction, in particular in at least one spatial direction transverse to the longitudinal extension of the aroma stick (33).

Description

The present invention relates to a pack having the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Hinged boxes for tobacco products such as cigarettes are known. It is also known to add aromas, such as menthol, to cigarettes or the tobacco contained therein during manufacture.

There is a need to enable consumers to subsequently provide cigarettes with such aromas that are already in a hinged box, namely end-packaged cigarettes.

Based on this, it is the object of the present invention to provide a hinge-lid box which makes it possible to carry out subsequent aromatization of, in particular unflavoured, cigarettes arranged therein in a simple and reliable manner.

This object is achieved by a hinged box with the features of claim 1.

According to the invention, a particularly essentially cuboid pack of the hinge-lid type is provided for or with a group of elongated tobacco products, in particular cigarettes, with a box part for receiving the tobacco products and a lid pivotably connected to this in the area of a box part rear wall by means of a line hinge with a lid front wall which, in the closed position of the lid, has an in particular upper area of a box part front wall of the box part (in particular the box part rear wall opposite, preferably running parallel to it) or an especially upper area of a collar front wall of a collar fastened to the box part covered by the hinged box. The hinge-lid box has at least one holding means for an elongated aroma stick, that is to say a holding means correspondingly adapted to such an aroma stick, with which an elongated aroma stick is used to transfer aromas to a group of tobacco products that can be arranged or arranged in the hinge-lid box relative to the box part in at least one Can be held in position in a spatial direction, in particular in at least one spatial direction transversely to the longitudinal extension of the aroma stick or transversely to the longitudinal extension of the hinged box.

The holding means can preferably be designed in such a way that it can hold an aroma stick in position which in shape and / or dimensions corresponds or essentially corresponds to the elongated tobacco products of the group of tobacco products, preferably a commercially available cigarette or filter cigarette. In particular in such a way that the aroma stick could or can possibly occupy an empty space in the group or formation of tobacco products that is or can be arranged in the hinged box.

The holding means and / or a separate stabilizing means can preferably be positioned or positioned by a user of the hinged box in such a way that an empty space not occupied by an elongated tobacco product in a group of elongated tobacco products located in the hinged box or can be arranged in such a way from the holding means or the stabilizing means occupied or occupied so that the tobacco product group can be held in position by the holding means or the stabilizing means in the box part transversely to the longitudinal extension of the tobacco products.

The holding means can be designed in such a way that an elongated aroma stick can be connected to the holding means in a non-positive and / or form-fitting manner.

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the holding means and / or the stabilizing means can be arranged on the box part or on the collar attached to the box part, in particular on the box part front wall or the collar front wall. Additionally or alternatively, it can be provided that the holding means and / or the stabilizing means are formed or can be formed by the box part or the collar, in particular by the box part front wall or the collar front wall.

The holding means can comprise at least two holding tabs that are preferably integrally connected to the collar or the box part, in particular the collar front wall or the box part front wall, movable relative to it, in particular each pivotable about a line hinge, between which an elongated aroma stick can be clamped.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the two retaining tabs can adjoin one another in an initial position at at least one, in particular T-shaped incision, or be connected to one another via at least one, in particular T-shaped weakening line, the two retaining tabs being moved from the initial position by a user in a holding position can be moved in which the two holding tabs are at a distance from one another, which are designed and adapted to an elongated aroma stick that such a stick can be clamped between them.

The holding means can have a holding flap, preferably integrally connected to the box part or the collar, in particular the box part front wall or the packaging part front wall, with a through hole in the holding flap through which an elongated aroma stick can be inserted, or with at least one incision or at least a line of weakness to form such a through hole.

As far as the above-mentioned stabilizing means is concerned, it can have a stabilizing flap which is hinged to a wall of the box part or the collar by means of a swivel joint preferably designed as a line hinge, in particular to the box part front wall or the collar front wall. In this case, the stabilization flap can occupy the mentioned vacancy in the tobacco product formation in an initial position and can be moved by a user by folding the stabilization flap around the axis of rotation of the rotary joint outward into a position that does not occupy the vacancy, in which it is in the wall plane of the box part or the Collar is located. Alternatively, at least theoretically, it is also conceivable that the stabilizing flap is arranged in an initial position in the respective wall plane in which it does not occupy the empty space, and by a user by folding the stabilizing flap around the axis of rotation of the swivel joint in the direction of the interior of the hinged box into the space occupied by the empty space Position is movable.

The retaining flap (s) and / or the stabilizing flap can be connected to one of the box part walls, in particular the box part front wall, or to the collar, in particular to the collar front wall of the collar connected to the box part front wall.

The retaining tab (s) and / or the stabilizing tab can furthermore (optionally each) be pivotably articulated to the box part or the collar via a swivel joint, in particular at least one line joint.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the retaining tab can in a starting position before an aroma stick is inserted through the (formed or to be formed) through hole while overcoming (in particular elastic) restoring forces along the pivot axis, preferably 180 ° upwards or in the direction of the lid of the Hinged box should be bent. Preferably in such a way that a first side of the retaining flap rests flat on an inside of the box part or the collar, in particular on the inside of the box part front wall or the collar front wall.

As far as the holding tab and / or the stabilizing tab is concerned, it can be or moved at a later point in time by the restoring forces (in particular automatically) from the starting position into the position occupying the vacancy, in particular after removing a blank that is between the tobacco product group and the retaining tab is arranged and on which the retaining tab rests in the starting position.

In this case, the aforementioned blank can be a section (pull tab) of an inner blank which at least regionally, preferably completely envelops the tobacco product group, which section can be detached in particular along at least one weakening line.

The retaining tab and / or the stabilizing tab can furthermore be articulated via the swivel joint on a free (upper) edge of the wall of the box part or of the collar, in particular on a free (upper) transverse edge.

The retaining flap (s) and / or the stabilizing flap can furthermore be designed in such a way that they stand upright in an initial position or are arranged in the plane of the wall of the box part or of the collar to which they are hinged, in particular in the plane of the box part or collar front wall.

The retaining flap (s) and / or the stabilizing flap can further be moved by a user by folding around the axis of rotation of the (possibly respective) swivel joint in the direction of the interior of the hinged box into the position occupying the empty space.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the holding means can comprise a holding means wall section of the collar which is opposite to which a further holding means comprises a contiguous holding means wall section of the box part extending over a corner of the box part.

The cohesive retaining means wall section of the box part can be formed by a section of the box part front wall and a section of a side wall of the chess part part adjoining it, in particular arranged perpendicular to it (in particular upright).

The holding means wall section of the collar and the cohesive holding means wall section of the box part can preferably be spaced apart from one another, as a result of which a free space is created between them, into which an elongated aroma stick can be inserted.

As far as the box part is concerned, it can have a substantially rectangular plan, the retaining means wall section of the collar running obliquely to the collar front wall, in particular connecting the collar front wall and a collar side wall adjoining it.

The retaining means wall section of the collar can preferably run obliquely to the collar front wall, in particular connecting the collar front wall and one of the collar side walls adjoining this, and be connected to the collar front wall via a first fold line which is attached to the box part -Front wall rests and is attached to this, in particular is glued to it, as well as via a second fold line with a collar side wall which rests against the box part side wall adjoining the box part front wall and is attached to this, in particular is glued to it .

The retaining means wall section of the collar can also be formed by at least two wall sections connected to one another via a common fold line, angled, in particular perpendicular to one another, the one wall section of the collar being connected to the collar front wall via a fold line, which is attached to the box part. Front wall rests and is fastened to this, in particular is glued to it, and wherein the other wall part section of the collar is connected via a fold line to a / the collar side wall which rests against and against the box part side wall adjoining the box part front wall is attached, in particular is glued to this.

The retaining means wall section of the collar having the two wall sections can preferably adjoin a (lower) corner section of the collar fastened to the box part at at least one incision or be connected to this via at least one weakening line, the corner section of the collar being formed by one at the Box part front wall adjacent, in particular detachably or non-detachably fastened section of the collar front wall, and a section of the collar side wall that bears against the box part side wall, in particular detachably or non-detachably fastened.

In this case, the holding means wall section of the collar having the two wall sections can be aligned with the corner section of the collar in an initial position with partial, unconnected or detachable abutment on the contiguous holding means wall section of the box part extending over the corner of the box part, with this holding means wall section of the Collar can be moved by a user while creating a free space for an aroma stick relative to the corner section in a direction of the interior of the hinged box into the position occupying the empty space.

It can further be provided that the hinged box has a holding means with one or more of the preceding features, preferably with a holding flap, which is arranged on a free (upper) edge of a wall of the box part or a wall of the collar, in particular the respective front wall, and additionally with At a distance from the holding means, a stabilizing means, in particular assigned to the same wall, preferably arranged below the holding means, with one or more of the preceding features.

• 1 eine erste Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Zigarettenpackung bei geöffnetem Deckel, perspektivisch,
• 2 die Zigarettenpackung aus 1 mit darin angeordnetem Aromastick,
• 3 einen Schnitt durch die Zigarettenpackung entlang der Schnittebene III-III in 2,
• 4 eine Draufsicht auf den für die Zigarettenpackung verwendeten Kragenzuschnitt (flach),
• 5 eine Darstellung analog 2 eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Zigarettenpackung,
• 6 einen Schnitt entlang der Schnittebene VI-VI in 5,
• 7 einen Schnitt entlang der Schnittebene VII-VII in 6,
• 8 der in der Packung gemäß zweitem Ausführungsbeispiel verwendete Kragen mit daran befestigtem Aromastick, perspektivisch und freigestellt,
• 9 eine Draufsicht auf den Kragen gemäß 8 (flach), mit zusätzlich angedeuteter alternativer Ausführung einer Haltelasche des Kragens,
• 10 eine dritte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Packung in einer Darstellung analog 2, allerdings ohne Aromastick,
• 11 die dritte Ausführungsform in einer Darstellung analog 10 mit darin angeordnetem Aromastick, allerdings mit einem von einem Benutzer zur Aufnahme des Aromasticks nach innen bewegten Kragenwandabschnitt,
• 12 eine vierte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Zigarettenpackung in einer Darstellung analog 2, mit einer Haltelasche zum Halten eines Aromasticks sowie einer separaten Stabilisierungslasche zum Stabilisieren einer in der Packung befindlichen Zigarettengruppe,
• 13 eine Darstellung analog 12, allerdings mit in die Packung eingesetztem Aromastick,
• 14 der Kragen der Packung aus 12 und 13 in Draufsicht (flach),
• 15 eine alternative Ausführungsform der in den 12-14 gezeigten Haltelasche für den Aromastick,
• 16 eine Darstellung analog 13 mit der alternativen Lasche gemäß 15,
• 17 eine fünfte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Packung in einer Darstellung analog 1,
• 18 eine Darstellung der Packung analog 17, allerdings mit in einen Freiraum zwischen Kragen und Schachtelteil eingesetztem Aromastick.

Further features of the present invention emerge from the attached claims, the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments and the attached drawings. It shows:

• 1 a first embodiment of a cigarette pack according to the invention with the lid open, in perspective,
• 2 the pack of cigarettes 1 with an aroma stick arranged in it,
• 3rd a section through the cigarette pack along the section plane III-III in 2 ,
• 4th a top view of the collar blank (flat) used for the cigarette pack,
• 5 a representation analog 2 a second embodiment of a cigarette pack according to the invention,
• 6th a section along the section plane VI-VI in 5 ,
• 7th a section along the section plane VII-VII in 6th ,
• 8th the collar used in the pack according to the second embodiment with attached aroma stick, perspective and free,
• 9 a top view of the collar according to 8th (flat), with an additional alternative design of a retaining flap of the collar,
• 10 a third embodiment of a pack according to the invention in a representation analogous 2 , but without aroma stick,
• 11 the third embodiment in a representation analogous 10 with an aroma stick arranged in it, but with one of one User for receiving the aroma stick inwardly moved collar wall section,
• 12th a fourth embodiment of a cigarette pack according to the invention in a representation analogous 2 , with a holding flap to hold an aroma stick and a separate stabilizing flap to stabilize a group of cigarettes in the pack,
• 13th a representation analog 12th , but with the aroma stick inserted in the pack,
• 14th the collar of the pack 12th and 13th in plan view (flat),
• 15th an alternative embodiment of the 12-14 shown retaining strap for the aroma stick,
• 16 a representation analog 13th with the alternative tab according to 15th ,
• 17th a fifth embodiment of a pack according to the invention in a representation analogous 1 ,
• 18th a representation of the pack analogous 17th , but with the aroma stick inserted in a space between the collar and the box part.

The pack examples shown in the drawings relate to cigarette packs of the hinge-lid or hinge-lid type.

Such packs or hinged boxes conventionally have an outer pack 10 with a lower (cup-shaped) box part 11 and a lid 12th .

In the chess part 11 is a (pack) collar 13th arranged, namely on the inside of the box part 11 attached (glued to this), the one with a part of the box part 11 protrudes.

The box part 11 and the lid 12th are preferably made from a common blank made of dimensionally stable material, in particular (thin) cardboard. The collar, which is preferably made from a separate blank, is preferably made of the same material.

The invention is not restricted to such hinge-lid packs with a collar. Among other things, it can also be implemented in connection with packs with box parts and lids that do not have a collar.

The box part 11 has a large box part front wall 14th on, a large (opposite) rear wall of the box part 15th , two narrow, upright ones, the front wall of the box 14th and the back wall of the box 15th each interconnecting box part (narrow) side walls 16 and a box part bottom wall 29 .

The lid 12th is via a line joint 17th on the rear wall of the box part 15th hinged and has a cover front wall 18th on, a lid back panel 19th , two the cover front wall 18th and the back panel of the lid 19th each interconnecting lid side walls 20th as well as a lid front wall 30th .

The collar 13th has one on the box part front wall 14th attached collar front wall 21st as well as on the side walls of the box part 16 adjacent, in particular attached, collar side walls 22nd .

A cigarette group or cigarette formation is located in the pack 23 .

In the present case, this is with the formation of a so-called cigarette block from an inner casing made from a blank 24 wrapped, for example made of tinfoil or thin paper.

The inner casing 24 has one of the box part front wall 14th facing inner front wall 25th , the respective box part side walls 16 each facing inner side walls 26th , one of the lid end wall 30th facing inner front wall 27 , one of the rear panel of the box part 15th facing inner rear wall 57 as well as one of the box part bottom wall 29 facing inner bottom wall 28 .

An upper section 31 the inner casing 24 is by a user of the pack from the remaining part of the inner envelope 24 Designed to be torn off, namely as a pull-tab (so-called flap).

In the present case, there is the pull tab 31 from an upper part of the inner front wall 25th , from the front, upper parts of the inner side walls 26th and a front part of the inner end wall 27 . But this can also be different.

About the tearability of the pull tab 31 The pull tab must be used to ensure that the pack is used 31 compared to the rest of the inner envelope 24 by a suitable line of weakness 32 delimited (in the present case consisting of individual die cuts and a few remaining connections).

In the foreground of the innovation is the concept, the pack for separate, elongated aroma sticks in particular 33 whose format or dimensions are preferably essentially the same as the format or dimensions of the cigarettes corresponds to one or more holding means 34 , 51 assign that make it possible to use such an aroma stick 33 after the pack has been used relative to the pack or in particular to the box part 11 hold in position or use this aroma stick 33 preferably to be fixed on / in the pack.

This in order to subsequently add the aromas of such an aroma stick during the use of the pack by a consumer after the pack has been opened for the first time 33 , for example menthol aromas or the like, to be able to transfer conventional or unflavoured cigarettes arranged in the pack. Such a flavor stick 33 could then remain in the fixed position during the entire use of the pack or the cigarettes arranged therein and transmit the aromas.

The aroma stick should be used 33 by the one or more holding means, in particular in the transverse direction of the pack or perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the cigarettes arranged in the pack or perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the aroma stick 33 be held in position. In particular, so that the aroma stick 33 does not move back and forth in the package when the package is being moved by a user.

If the aroma stick 33 as described above is adapted to the dimensions of the cigarettes, it is not absolutely necessary that the holding means 34 , 51 Also fix this in the longitudinal direction of the pack or hold it in position, since this is already done by the corresponding top or bottom wall of the outer pack 12th or, if applicable, the inner casing 24 the pack can be guaranteed. Naturally, however, these functions could also be taken over by the holding means (s) 34, 51.

In the first embodiment of a pack according to the invention according to FIGS 1-4 is a holding means 34 provided that in the collar front wall 21st through an incision 35 is formed.

In the present exemplary embodiment, this is a T-shaped incision 35 with a longitudinal section 35a that is in the direction of the longitudinal orientation of the cigarettes of the cigarette group 23 runs or in the longitudinal direction of the pack and with a transverse section 35b which runs in the transverse direction of the package.

Here is the incision 35 approximately in the middle in the area of the front wall of the collar 21st arranged. However, it could also be positioned off-center or have other contours.

Through the incision 35 , which could also be designed as a line of weakness, a holding means is created 34 , the two holding tabs each adjoining the incision 36a , 36b includes.

The retaining tabs 36a , 36b can be used by a user from a starting position as shown in 1 is shown in which the retaining tabs 36a , 36b at the incision 35 adjoin each other, be moved into a holding position, in particular by inserting the aroma stick 33 in the box part 11 from the front / top, in which they are at a distance from one another, so that the elongated aroma stick 33 is clamped between these for fixation.

The two retaining tabs 36a , 36b are each pivoted about a line joint that is parallel to the longitudinal section 35a of the incision 35 extends.

It is expediently - but not mandatory - already before the pull tab is torn off 31 immediately behind the incision 35 a space 37 in the group 23 of the cigarettes or in the cigarette formation, ie a position in the formation that is not occupied by a cigarette, so that the aroma stick essentially corresponds in its shape and dimensions to an individual cigarette 33 into the blank 37 can be moved or used therein.

The second embodiment of a pack according to the invention according to FIGS 5-9 differs from the pack according to the 1-4 primarily due to the different design of the holding means 34 .

The holding means includes 34 one on the collar 13th , in the present case on the front wall of the collar 21st , arranged retaining tab 38 with a through hole 39 through which the aroma stick 33 from above, filling the space shown 37 can be pushed through downwards.

The retaining tab 38 is with the collar 13th in the present case connected in one piece or part of the same. It is about a swivel joint 56 , which in the present case comprises two spaced line joints running in the transverse direction, pivotable with the collar 13th connected.

The retaining tab is preferred 38 during the manufacture of the pack by overcoming (elastic) restoring forces that occur when the retaining flap is bent upwards 38 from the plane of the collar front wall 21st act, pivoted upwards or bent upwards, so that these are flat on the inside of the collar front wall 21st is applied.

In this starting position, the upwardly bent retaining tab is located 38 then in the unopened state of the pack or, in particular, in the unopened state of the inner casing 24 with still with the rest of the inner casing 24 connected pull tab 31 with its side facing away from the inside of the collar on the inner casing 24 on, namely on the pull tab in the present case 31 , and is supported on this.

After removing the pull tab 31 by a user, see also 7th , becomes the retaining tab 38 then by eliminating the supporting effect of the pull tab 31 automatically in the direction of the interior of the pack or, in particular, of the box part 11 into the blank 37 pivoted, due to the elastic restoring forces mentioned above. In this position of the retaining tab 38 can then the aroma stick 33 comfortably in the blank 37 the cigarette formation 23 can be used.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the retaining tab is 38 in the front wall of the collar 21st through suitable incisions 40 (there can also be lines of weakness).

In 9 is in the left representation of the collar 13th the retaining tab 38 from the 5-8 shown. It can be seen that the retaining tab 38 through three incisions 40a-40c in the collar front wall 13th is formed. Namely through a central, U-shaped incision 40a as well as two lateral incisions on both sides of the U-shaped incision 40b , 40c that extend up to the lower edge of the collar 41 extend.

This forms the central, U-shaped incision 40a after bending up the retaining tab 38 the through hole 39 while the side incisions 40b , 40c the pivotability of the retaining bracket 38 around an upper pivot axis 42 enable. The U-shaped incision 40a is aligned so that the open side of the U is facing up to the upper edge of the collar 43 is directed.

Alternatively, it is also conceivable to form the retaining tab 38 with through hole 39 a U-shaped incision 40a ' to be used, see illustration on the right in 9 with the open side of the U pointing downwards or towards the lower edge of the collar 41 .

In the third embodiment of a pack of the invention 10 and the 11 the aroma stick is held 33 as a result by two holding means 34 and 51 .

As will be explained in more detail below, the holding means 34 formed by an upper wall section 44 of the collar 13th in the corner area of the same, the present one from two contiguous, over a common upright fold line 46c interconnected wall sections 45a , 45b consists, and the holding means 51 by the corresponding continuous wall section 50 of the box part 11 that is located over the corresponding corner of the box part 11 extends and the wall section 44 opposite.

As in the 10 and 11 can be seen, the wall section 44 of the collar 13th from a user from the in 10 shown standard or starting position in which it is in the corner area of the box part 11 on the inside of the wall section extending over the corner 50 of the box part rests and is aligned with this or is arranged in the same upright plane in which in 11 Shown shape and position are moved, in which he the blank space shown 37 in the cigarette group 23 occupied.

One wall section 45a of the wall section 44 of the collar 13th is in the starting position according to 10 Part of the collar side wall 22nd , the other wall section 45b is part of the collar front wall 21st .

In order to enable the aforementioned movement, in contrast to the other parts of the collar front wall 21st or the collar side wall 22nd the wall sections 45a , 45b but not with the box part 11 or the box part front wall 14th or the box part side wall 16 firmly attached or permanently glued (with the aforementioned non-detachable gluing of the other parts of the collar front wall 21st or the collar side wall 22nd is not absolutely necessary, in particular not the permanent gluing of the remaining part of the collar front wall 21st with the box part side wall 20th ). Rather, the wall sections are 45a , 45b and the box part 11 either only detachably connected or glued to one another, or the wall sections 45a , 45b are unconnected to the box part 11 at.

Next are the wall sections 45a , 45b delimited at the bottom by a (transverse) incision 47 in the collar 13th that is attached to a lower corner section 48 of the collar 13th adjoins, which - like the rest of the collar 13th - preferably inextricably linked to the box part 11 connected is.

As part of the movement of the wall section described above 44 of the collar 13th the wall sections are folded 45a , 45b along upright fold lines 46a , 46b over which the wall sections 45a and 45b each with the remaining part of the collar side wall 22nd or the collar front wall 21st connected, as well as along the common fold line 46c .

With this movement or folding of the wall section 44 into the blank 37 the incision is formed 47 to a through hole 49 . Overall, there is a free space between the wall section 44 of the collar and the wall section 50 of the box part 11 into which an aroma stick 33 can be plugged. The aroma stick 33 is then held in position as a result by that by the wall sections 45a , 45b of the collar 13th formed holding means 34 as well as through that through the wall section 44 of the box part 11 formed holding means 51 .

As in 11 is recognizable, the line of weakness runs moreover 32 the pull tab 31 the inner casing 24 in this embodiment of the pack according to the invention (just) below the incision 47 to remove the from the inner casing 24 surrounding interior in which the group of cigarettes 23 is arranged over the incision 47 for the aroma stick 33 accessible from above (after removing the pull tab 31 ).

It is pointed out again at this point that in the above-described embodiments 1-4 of the packs, the respective holding means 34 each of the collar front wall 21st is assigned, but it is also within the scope of the invention, the respective holding means 34 one of the collar side walls 22nd assign or one of the walls of the box part 11 .

The fifth embodiment of a pack according to the invention according to FIGS 17th and 18th is structurally constructed similarly to the third embodiment, the wall section 44 Is not designed to be movable, so that by default there is a free space between the wall section 44 formed holding means 34 and through the corresponding wall section 50 of the box part 11 formed holding means 51 is formed.

For this purpose is the wall section 44 designed as an (immovable or stationary) sloping wall, which is sloping to the collar front wall 21st and to the collar side wall 22nd runs.

About the fold line 46a is the wall section 44 with the one on the box part 11 fixed part of the adjacent collar side wall 22nd connected, via the fold line 46b with the one on the box part 11 fixed part of the adjoining collar front wall 21st .

As in particular in 17th is recognizable, the line of weakness runs 32 the pull tab 31 in this embodiment with a (greater) distance from the collar 13th below the same or the lower edge of the collar 41 so that after pulling off the pull tab 31 the largest possible area of the cigarette group 23 the aroma stick 33 directly opposite, without the inner casing 24 would be arranged as a barrier layer in between so that the aromas can be transferred to the cigarettes as unhindered as possible.

The fourth embodiment of the pack of the invention 12-16 the pack finally shows both a holding means 34 for holding an aroma stick 33 in position as well as a separate stabilizer 52 with which the blank space 37 having cigarette formation can be stabilized even if there is no aroma stick 33 in the box part 11 is arranged. So especially before the pack is used for the first time, in so far as the blank space is at this point in time 37 already in the cigarette group 23 is available.

The holding means 34 includes for this purpose - similar to the holding means 34 of the second embodiment - a retaining tab 38 with through hole 39 , with the retaining tab 38 one in a starting position, cf. 12th , upward attachment to the upper edge of the collar 43 forms.

The upper edge of the collar 43 at the same time forms a pivot axis for the retaining bracket 38 to do this - again after removing the pull tab 31 - inside the pack in the blank space 37 can be moved or pivoted. The through hole 39 is through a U-shaped incision in the retaining tab 38 according to the incision 40a formed in the second embodiment. Alternatively, a line-shaped incision could also be used 53 be used, cf. 15th and 16 .

The stabilizer 52 is also part of the collar in the present case 13th or formed in this, namely by a one-piece with the collar front wall 21st connected stabilizing tab 54 . Before the pack is used for the first time, this sits under contact with an area of the inner casing 24 , in the present case to a lower approach 55 or a lower flap 55 the pull tab 31 , in the one behind the stabilizing flap 54 arranged space 37 .

When the pack is made, the stabilizing tab 54 for this purpose, taking along the approach 55 the inner casing 24 from the plane of the collar 13th or the collar front wall 21st in the direction of the interior of the pack into the void 37 moved into it. The stabilization tab is occupied accordingly 54 the blank space before using the pack 37 to the cigarette formation 23 to stabilize so that the cigarettes are in spite of the blank space 37 Do not move back and forth when moving the package.

The pull tab 31 limiting line of weakness 32 the inner casing 24 is under formation of the approach 55 shaped like this, cf. 12th that the line of weakness 32 (slightly) below the stabilization tab 54 runs.

After using the pack, a user can therefore first of all use the pull-tab 31 remove, then the retaining tab 38 in the in 13th Pivot the position shown perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the cigarettes or the pack, namely into the empty space 37 , and finally the aroma stick 33 from above through the through hole 39 into the blank 37 move. During this movement, the stabilizing tab is then 54 through the moving aroma stick 33 from the blank 37 out into the plane of the collar front wall 21st pushed back.

List of reference symbols

10

Outer packing

11

Box part

12th

cover

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collar

14th

Box part front wall

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Box part rear wall

16

Box part side wall

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Line joint

18th

Lid front wall

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Lid back panel

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Lid side wall

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Collar front wall

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Collar sidewalls

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Cigarette group

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Inner casing

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Inside front wall

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Inside sidewall

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Inside front wall

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Inside bottom wall

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Box part bottom wall

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Lid front wall

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Pull tab

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Line of weakness

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Aroma stick

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Holding means

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incision

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Longitudinal section

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Transverse section

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Retaining tab

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Retaining tab

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Space

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Retaining tab

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Through hole

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incision

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incision

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incision

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incision

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incision

41

Lower edge of the collar

42

Swivel axis

43

Upper edge of the collar

44

Wall section

45a

Wall section

45b

Wall section

46a

Fold line

46b

Fold line

46c

Fold line

47

incision

48

Corner section

49

Through hole

50

Wall section

51

Holding means

52

Stabilizers

53

incision

54

Stabilizing tab

55

Approach of the pull tab

56

Swivel joint

57

Inside rear wall

Claims (25)

Hinged box for a group of elongated tobacco products, in particular cigarettes, with a box part (11) for receiving the tobacco products and a lid (12) pivotally connected to this in the area of a box part rear wall by means of a line hinge with a lid front wall, which in the closed position of the lid (12) an in particular upper area of a box part front wall of the box part or a collar front wall of one on the box part (11) attached collar (13) of the hinged box, characterized in that the hinged box has at least one holding means (34, 51) for an elongated aroma stick (33) with which an elongated aroma stick (33) for transferring aromas to a can be arranged in the hinged box Group of tobacco products can be held in position relative to the box part (11) in at least one spatial direction, in particular in at least one spatial direction transverse to the longitudinal extension of the aroma stick (33). Hinged box according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the holding means (34, 51) and / or a separate stabilizing means (52) is positioned or can be positioned by a user of the hinged box in such a way that an empty space (37) not occupied by an elongated tobacco product is located in one of the hinged boxes or a group of elongated tobacco products that can be arranged in such a way that the holding means (34, 51) or the stabilizing means (52) occupy or occupy the group of tobacco products through the holding means (34, 51) or the stabilizing means (52) in the box part (11 ) can be held in position transversely to the longitudinal extension of the tobacco products. Hinged box according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the holding means (34, 51) is designed in such a way that an elongated aroma stick (33) can be connected to the holding means (34, 51) in a non-positive and / or form-fitting manner. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding means (34, 51) and / or the stabilizing means (52) is arranged on the box part (11) or on the collar (13) attached to the box part (11) , in particular on the box part front wall or the collar front wall, and / or that the holding means (34, 51) and / or the stabilizing means (52) is or can be formed by the box part (11) or the collar (13), in particular by the box part front wall or the collar front wall. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding means (34, 51) are preferably integrally connected to at least two of the collar (13) or the box part (11), in particular the collar front wall or the box part front wall, comprises retaining tabs that are movable relative to this, in particular each pivotable about a line joint, between which an elongated aroma stick (33) can be clamped. Hinged box according to Claim 5 , characterized in that the two retaining tabs adjoin each other in an initial position at at least one, in particular T-shaped incision, or are connected to one another via at least one, in particular T-shaped weakening line, and that the two retaining tabs are moved from the initial position to a Holding position can be moved in which the two holding tabs are at a distance from one another, so that an elongated aroma stick (33) can be clamped between them. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding means (34, 51) has a holding flap preferably integrally connected to the box part (11) or the collar (13), in particular the box part front wall or the collar front wall with a through hole (39) located in the retaining tab, through which an elongated aroma stick (33) can be inserted, or with at least one incision or at least one line of weakness to form such a through hole (39). Hinged box according to Claim 2 and optionally one or more of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizing means (52) has a stabilizing flap which is hinged to a wall of the box part (11) or the collar (13) by means of a swivel hinge, preferably designed as a line hinge, in particular to the box part front wall or the collar front wall, the stabilizing flap occupying the empty space (37) in an initial position and being movable by a user into a position not occupying the empty space (37) by folding the stabilizing flap outward about the axis of rotation of the swivel joint, in which it is located in the wall plane of the box part (11) or the collar (13), or that the stabilization flap is arranged in an initial position in the respective wall plane in which it does not occupy the empty space, and by a user by folding the stabilization flap around the axis of rotation of the swivel joint in the direction of the Hinged box interior can be moved into the position occupying the empty space (37). Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding Claims 5 - 8th , characterized in that the retaining flap (s) and / or the stabilizing flap is / are connected to one of the box part walls, in particular the box part front wall, or to the collar (13), in particular to the collar connected to the box part front wall -Front wall of the collar (13). Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding Claims 5 - 9 , characterized in that the / the retaining tab (s) (optionally in each case) and / or the stabilizing tab via a swivel joint, in particular at least one Line joint, pivotable on the box part (11) or the collar (13) is / are articulated. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding Claims 7 , 9 or 10 , characterized in that the retaining tab in an initial position before an aroma stick (33) is inserted through the through hole (39) (formed or to be formed) overcoming restoring forces along the pivot axis, preferably 180 ° upwards or in the direction of the lid ( 12) the hinged box is bent, in particular in such a way that a first side of the retaining flap rests flat on an inside of the box part (11) or the collar (13), preferably on the inside of the box part front wall or the collar front wall. Hinged box according to Claim 2 and 11 , characterized in that the retaining flap and / or the stabilizing flap can be moved or is moved (automatically) from the initial position into the position occupying the empty space (37) by the restoring forces, in particular after removing a blank (31) between the tobacco product group and the retaining tab is arranged and on which the retaining tab rests in the starting position. Hinged box according to Claim 12 , characterized in that the blank (31) is a section of an inner blank which can be separated off in particular along at least one weakening line, at least in some areas, preferably completely, of the tobacco product group. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding Claims 5 - 13th , characterized in that the retaining flap and / or the stabilizing flap is articulated via the swivel joint on a free (upper) edge of the wall of the box part (11) or the collar (13), in particular on a free (upper) transverse edge. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding Claims 5 - 14th , characterized in that the retaining tab (s) and / or the stabilizing tab is / are upright in an initial position or is / are arranged in the plane of the wall of the box part (11) or the collar (13) to which it is hinged / are, in particular in the plane of the box part or collar front wall. Hinged box according to Claim 5 - 15th , characterized in that the retaining flap (s) and / or the stabilizing flap can be moved by a user by folding around the axis of rotation of the (possibly respective) swivel joint in the direction of the interior of the hinged box into the position occupying the empty space (37). Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding means (34, 51) comprises a holding means wall section of the collar (13) which is opposite another holding means (34, 51), which is a contiguous one over a corner of the box part extending holding means wall portion of the box part (11). Hinged box according to Claim 17 , characterized in that the contiguous retaining means wall section of the box part (11) is formed by a section of the box part front wall and a section of a side wall of the chess part part (11) adjoining this, in particular arranged perpendicular to it (in particular upright). Hinged box according to Claim 17 or 18th , characterized in that the holding means wall section of the collar (13) and the continuous holding means wall section of the box part (11) are spaced apart from one another, whereby a free space is created between them, into which an elongated aroma stick (33) can be inserted. Hinged box according to Claim 19 , characterized in that the box part (11) has a substantially rectangular plan, and that the retaining means wall section of the collar (13) runs obliquely to the collar front wall, in particular connecting the collar front wall and an adjoining collar side wall . Hinged box according to Claim 19 or 20th , characterized in that the retaining means wall section of the collar (13) runs obliquely to the collar front wall, in particular connecting the collar front wall and a / the collar side wall adjoining this, and connected to the collar front wall via a first fold line is the rests against the box part front wall and is attached to it, in particular is glued to it, as well as via a second fold line with a collar side wall which rests against the box part side wall adjoining the box part front wall and is attached to it, in particular with this is glued. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding Claims 17 - 19th , characterized in that the retaining means wall section of the collar (13) is formed by at least two wall sections connected to one another via a common fold line, angled, in particular perpendicular to one another, the one wall section of the collar (13) being connected to the collar section via a fold line Front wall is connected, which rests against the box part front wall and is attached to this, in particular is glued to this, and wherein the other wall part section of the collar (13) is connected via a fold line to a / the collar side wall that is attached to the the box part front wall rests against the box part side wall and is attached to it, in particular is glued to it. Hinged box according to Claim 2 and 22nd , characterized in that the holding means wall section of the collar (13) having the two wall sections adjoins at least one incision to a (lower) corner section of the collar (13) fastened to the box part (11) or is connected to this via at least one weakening line The corner section of the collar (13) is formed by a section of the collar front wall that rests against the box part front wall, in particular detachably or non-detachably, and a section of the collar side wall that rests against the box part side wall, in particular detachably or non-detachably . Hinged box according to Claim 23 , characterized in that the holding means wall section of the collar (13), which has the two wall sections, is in an initial position with partial, unconnected or detachable contact with the contiguous holding means wall section of the box part (11) extending over the corner of the box part (11) the corner section of the collar (13) is aligned, and that this retaining means wall section of the collar (13) is used by a user to create a free space for an aroma stick (33) relative to the corner section in a direction of the interior of the hinged box in which the space (37) occupies Position is movable. Hinged box according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinged box has a holding flap arranged on a free (upper) edge of a wall of the box part (11) or a wall of the collar (13), in particular the respective front wall, preferably having a retaining flap Has holding means (34, 51) according to one or more of the preceding claims, and additionally at a distance from the holding means (34, 51) a stabilizing means (52) according to one or more of the preceding claims, which is in particular assigned to the same wall and preferably arranged below the holding means.

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