DE102019110153A1 - Pack for products of the cigarette industry as well as method and device for the production thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a pack for products in the cigarette industry, with a tray (13) made of a preferably rigid packaging material, in particular made of cardboard, for receiving a group of products as the pack content (12), and with an envelope (14) made of a packaging material which the package contents (12) and the tray (13) preferably surrounds on all sides, and wherein the envelope (14) is formed by folding a blank (15) from the packaging material and folding flaps of the blank (15) are connected to one another by sealing. The invention is characterized in that a seal (44) is formed in the area of at least one edge of the tray (13). The invention also relates to a method and a device for producing such packs.

Description

The invention relates to a pack for products in the cigarette industry, with a tray made of a preferably rigid packaging material, in particular made of cardboard, for receiving a group of products as the contents of the pack, and with a cover made of a packaging material which preferably surrounds the pack contents and the tray on all sides, and wherein the envelope is formed by folding a blank from the packaging material and folding flaps of the blank are connected to one another by sealing, according to the preamble of claim 1.

The invention also relates to a method for producing such packs, according to the preamble of claim 11.

Finally, the invention relates to a device for carrying out the method for producing such packs, according to the preamble of claim 18.

Both such packs and methods and devices for this are known from practice. So-called fin seams are often used to connect folding flaps of the blank for the wrapping. Such fin seams have the advantage that no pressure is exerted on the contents of the pack when the folding flaps to be connected are sealed. However, the complicated alignment of the folding flaps with one another and the complex structure of the necessary folding elements are disadvantageous. Furthermore, when using fin seams, it is often necessary that these must be hidden by a collar of the pack. However, the additional collar increases the manufacturing costs for the pack.

Proceeding from this, the invention is based on the object of further developing packs of the type mentioned at the outset, in particular with regard to inexpensive manufacturability without disadvantages for the appearance. The invention is also based on the object of proposing suitable manufacturing methods and devices.

A pack for solving this issue has the features of claim 1. It is accordingly provided that a seal is formed in the area of at least one edge of the tray.

It has been recognized that the edges of the tray are particularly suitable for absorbing the pressure that occurs when the folding flaps are sealed. In this way, the contents of the package will not be damaged during sealing.

According to a preferred development, it can be provided that the seal preferably serves as a pre-seal for attaching the folding tabs to be connected to one another and is in particular formed exclusively in the area of the at least one edge of the tray.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the tray extends on three side surfaces of the pack contents, in particular with a front wall in the area of a large front side of the pack and with a side wall in each case in the area of two adjacent narrow sides of the pack.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the seal is formed in the area of a bottom side of the pack and / or an end face of the pack opposite the bottom side.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention it can further be provided that the cover has a closure means for closing a removal opening formed in the cover for the contents of the pack, and that the closure means extends over the end face in which the removal opening is also arranged, and that the seal is formed in the area of the opposite bottom side. The seal on the bottom side has the particular advantage that it is not visible to the consumer when the pack is in an outer pack.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one edge of the tray, in the area of which the seal is formed, is directed transversely, in particular essentially perpendicular, to the plane of the walls of the tray and / or transversely, in particular essentially perpendicular, to the longitudinal direction of the products or the package contents.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the blank for the wrapping has an envelope fold in each case in the region of the narrow sides of the pack, which envelope is closed by sealing.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the tray has a bottom flap which extends in the area of the bottom side.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the bottom flap is only connected to the front wall and not to the side walls of the tray.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the bottom flap ends at a lateral distance from at least one side wall of the tray and / or rests on at least one side wall so that a Width of the bottom flap corresponds essentially to a corresponding width of the pack.

A method according to the invention has the features of claim 11. It is therefore provided that a seal is made in the area of at least one edge of the tray.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the seal preferably serves as a pre-seal for attaching the folding tabs to be connected to one another and is in particular carried out exclusively in the region of the at least one edge of the tray.

It can also be provided that the sealing flaps to be connected are sealed against at least one edge of the tray by applying a sealing pressure to the folding flaps, which are arranged in an overlapping manner and are to be sealed, by means of a sealing element, the sealing pressure on the folding flaps essentially in the plane of a wall of the tray is exercised so that the sealing member seals the folding tabs to be connected against the or each corresponding edge of the tray.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the direction in which the sealing pressure of the sealing member acts on the folding tabs to be connected is directed essentially in alignment with a corresponding wall of the tray.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the direction in which the sealing pressure of the sealing member acts on the folding tabs to be connected is directed essentially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the products or the package contents.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the direction in which the sealing pressure of the sealing member acts on the folding tabs to be connected is directed essentially perpendicular to the at least one edge of the tray.

Furthermore, it can be provided that folding tabs of the blank are first attached to one another by sealing in the area of an edge of the tray and that the folding tabs are then finally connected in a further step by sealing, in particular also in the area of further edges.

A device according to the invention has the features of claim 18. It is accordingly provided that a sealing member is used to seal the folding flaps to be connected in the area of at least one edge of the tray.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the sealing element is positioned in such a way that a center of the sealing element is arranged essentially in alignment with an edge of the tray.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the sealing member has an obliquely directed, in particular a beveled, sealing surface.

• 1 eine Packung für Produkte der Zigarettenindustrie in einer räumlichen Darstellung,
• 2 die Packung gemäß 2 in einer anderen Perspektive mit Blick auf eine Unterseite der Packung entsprechend Pfeil II in 1,
• 3 einen Packungsinhalt der Packung gemäß 1 und 2 in zwei Varianten in räumlicher Darstellung,
• 4 zwei weitere Varianten des Packungsinhalts gemäß 3,
• 5 einen Blick auf eine Schmalseite der Packung mit teilweise ungefalteten Faltlappen,
• 5a eine Einzelheit der Darstellung gemäß 5 nach dem Falten eines weiteren Faltlappens,
• 6 einen Vertikalschnitt durch die Packung entlang Schnittlinie VI-VI in 2,
• 7 eine Vorrichtung zum Herstellen der Packung in schematischer Darstellung,
• 8 eine Einzelheit der Vorrichtung in vergrößerter Darstellung,
• 9 einen Zuschnitt für ein Tray der Packung,
• 10 eine Einzelheit der Vorrichtung in vergrößerter Darstellung im Bereich X gemäß 8,
• 11 einen Vertikalschnitt durch einen oberen Bereich der Packung entlang Schnittlinie XI-XI in 2,
• 12 einen Zuschnitt für die Umhüllung der Packung,
• 13 eine Einzelheit der Vorrichtung im Bereich XIII in 8, und
• 14 eine Erweiterung der Darstellung gemäß 13 mit Darstellung von Faltschritten.

The invention is described below on the basis of preferred exemplary embodiments. In the drawings show:

• 1 a pack for products of the cigarette industry in a spatial representation,
• 2 the pack according to 2 in a different perspective with a view of an underside of the pack according to arrow II in 1 ,
• 3 a package content of the package according to 1 and 2 in two variants in spatial representation,
• 4th two further variants of the package contents according to 3 ,
• 5 a view of a narrow side of the pack with partially unfolded flaps,
• 5a a detail according to the representation 5 after folding another flap,
• 6 a vertical section through the pack along section line VI-VI in 2 ,
• 7th a device for producing the pack in a schematic representation,
• 8th a detail of the device in an enlarged view,
• 9 a blank for a tray of the pack,
• 10 a detail of the device in an enlarged view in the area X according to FIG 8th ,
• 11 a vertical section through an upper region of the pack along section line XI-XI in 2 ,
• 12 a blank for wrapping the pack,
• 13 a detail of the device in area XIII in 8th , and
• 14th an extension of the representation according to 13 with representation of folding steps.

The invention is explained below using a pack 10 for cigarettes 11 . It goes without saying that the pack 10 can also be used for other products in the cigarette industry. The explanation based on a package 10 for cigarettes 11 is therefore purely exemplary.

Under products of the cigarette industry, tobacco products such as Cigarettes, cigarillos and the like, but also new types of tobacco products, such as heat-not-burn products or liquid carriers for e-cigarettes.

The package contents 12 (in the present case a cuboid group of products or cigarettes 11 ) is in a tray 13 arranged. package contents 12 and tray 13 are together by a wrapping 14th surround. The wrapping 14th is from a blank 15th Formed from packaging material, the package contents 12 and tray 13 surrounds on all sides and is closed by folding flaps and sealing them. In this way, a so-called sealing block is created as a more or less aroma-tight envelope for the contents of the pack 12 .

Furthermore, the pack 10 a closure means 16 on which a removal opening 17th the pack 10 is concealed and can be actuated several times to the pack 10 for removing the contents of the package 12 to open and then to close again.

The cuboid pack 10 has in the present exemplary embodiment a large front side 18th , an opposite back 19th and two the front 18th and back 19th connecting narrow sides 20th . The pack has the underside 10 over one bottom side 21st which at front 18th , Back 19th and the narrow sides 20th adjoins. Opposite to the bottom side 21st there is an end face 22nd .

In the area of the front 22nd the removal opening is located as usual 17th which from the closure means 16 is covered. The removal opening 17th extends partially into the area of the front 18th the pack 10 . The closure means 16 extends from the back 19th over the front 22nd in the front area 18th and covers the edge of the removal opening 17th on all sides. At the lower end of the closure means 16 is in the front area 18th a grip tab 23 provided for opening and closing the closure means 16 serves.

The closure means 16 is usually coated on the underside with a multi-action adhesive around the pack 10 to be able to close several times. Usually the grip tab is 23 The underside not coated with an adhesive to the pack 10 so easier to open.

The package described so far in essential parts 10 can be arranged in an outer pack, for example of the hinge-lid type. In this case, the grip tab 23 also be connected to the inside of the lid of the hinge-lid pack to the closure means 16 to be activated automatically when opening and closing the lid.

As a material for the wrapping 14th In particular, a film-like material is possible which is able to handle the contents of the package 12 to protect against harmful influences. Furthermore, the film material should be sealable in order to be able to connect folded flaps to one another in order to thus form the envelope 14th to be able to close.

Closing the envelope 14th is done by sealing overlapping folding flaps. In the area of the narrow sides 20th are the folding flaps of the blank 15th placed on top of one another in the manner of an envelope fold and connected to one another. Furthermore are in the area of the bottom side 21st two folding flaps placed on top of each other and connected by sealing.

Variants of the tray 13 are in 3 and 4th shown. A cut 24 for the tray 13 is in 9 shown.

As a material for cutting 24 A stiff cardboard material will usually be used.

In the 3 and 4th shown variants of the tray 13 are described separately from one another below, with only the differences from the previous exemplary embodiments being described, building on one another.

Fig. 3 left

At the in 3 Variant of the tray shown on the left 13 this extends over three sides of the package contents 12 or the pack 10 , namely in the area of the two narrow sides 20th and the front 18th . The tray shows accordingly 13 a large front wall 25th and two side walls 26th on.

The side walls 26th extend over the full area over the narrow side 20th the pack 10 . The front wall 25th extends over the entire width and height of the front 18th the pack, but with the exception of one recess 27 which makes it easier to remove the cigarettes.

Fig. 3 right

In this variant, the tray 13 in addition, a fourth wall, namely a bottom flap 28 , which is on the front wall 25th connects. The bottom flap 28 does not extend over the entire area of the bottom side 21st , but with a narrow edge strip 29 across the width of the bottom side 21st following the front wall 25th . It also adjoins the edge strip 29 an approximately central approach 30th on, the dimensions of which are essentially the recess 27 correspond.

It is planned that the cut 24 for this tray 13 is cut without waste from a continuous web of material, so that the front wall 25th of the tray 13 does not extend over the entire height, but around the width of the edge strip 29 is reduced. In this variant, the filter ends of the cigarettes are correspondingly adjacent to the recess 27 partly free.

Fig. 4 left

This variant differs from the previous exemplary embodiments in that the bottom flap 28 essentially over the entire surface of the bottom side 21st extends. The bottom flap 28 is in turn (only) with the front wall 25th connected, but not with the side walls 26th . One side edge of the bottom flap 28 ends at a small distance from the side walls 26th .

4 right

The bottom flap extends here as well 28 over the entire area of the bottom side 21st , but lies on the side walls 26th on.

In 3 on the right is the blank 24 for the tray 13 Waste-free separated from a continuous material web, so that due to the design of the bottom flap 28 the recess 27 across the entire width of the front wall 25th extends.

In 9 on the left is the cut 24 according to the tray 13 according to 3 shown on the right. 9 right shows the cut 24 for the variant of the tray 13 in 4th right.

Basically it is provided that the blanks 24 are designed symmetrically so that only one side or half of the blanks 24 is shown. However, asymmetrical cuts are also conceivable, so that the variants can also be combined.

5 shows the in the cut 15th Package contents encased in a tube-like manner 12 with tray 13 . This is where the cut 15th starting from the front 22nd around the tray 13 or the package contents 12 placed. In the area of the bottom 21st become folding flaps 31 , 32 placed on top of one another and connected to one another by sealing. After that, corner flaps 33 , 34 on both sides of the front 22nd and the bottom side 21st folded and then the side flaps 35 , 36 Envelope-like in the area of the narrow sides 20th folded.

A mechanical implementation is in 7th shown. The cigarettes 11 are grouped according to the package contents 12 by means of an ejector 37 from a revolver 38 or pockets of the same ejected.

Then a cut is made 24 the contents of the package 12 folded. Then the package contents 12 with the tray 13 rotated 180 ° so that the filter ends of the cigarettes 11 lie in front in the transport direction.

The package contents 12 with tray 13 is then taking along a blank 15th for wrapping 14th in a pocket 39 of a sealed revolver 40 inserted. When pushed into the pocket 39 becomes the cut 15th U-shaped around the package contents 12 and tray 13 lying around, namely starting from the front side 22nd . The folding flaps protrude 31 , 32 radially out of the pocket 39 out. If necessary, the bottom flap is also available 28 (if available) out of the pocket 39 out.

Below is the folding flap first 31 with a movable folding organ 41 against the front 22nd the pack 10 folded. The bottom flap can also be used 28 are automatically folded. After that, the outer folding flap 32 on the folding flap 31 folded. In the present case, a fixed guide is used for this 42 for use.

The next step is the two folding flaps 31 , 32 linked together by sealing. In the present case, sealing takes place in three consecutive sealing stations 43 , which are successively in stations of the intermittently driven sealing turret 40 are arranged. It goes without saying that a larger or smaller number of sealing stations 43 can be provided, for example, only one sealing station 43 .

A special feature of the sealing of the folding flaps 31 , 32 is that the first step is not a large-scale, final sealing of the folding flaps 31 , 32 is, but merely a regional seal for pre-stapling the folding tabs 31 , 32 . The folding flaps 31 , 32 are therefore only attached to each other in a certain area, so that the sleeve-shaped enclosure of the package contents 12 with tray 13 through the cut 15th is secured. Another seal takes place later in the packaging process.

Another special feature concerns the arrangement of the seals 44 for pre-stapling the folding flaps 31 , 32 . It is provided that the seal 44 in the area of one edge of the tray 13 he follows. More precisely, the sealing takes place 44 in the area of an edge of the walls of the tray 13 , namely in the present case in the area of an edge of the front wall 25th .

For explanation shows 10 a vertical section through a sealing station 43 . A sealing organ 45 is radial to the circumference of the sealing turret 40 against the pack to be produced 10 movable. This is done so that the folding flaps 31 , 32 in the area of the front wall 25th with the seal 44 get connected. The walls of the tray 13 serve to absorb the sealing pressure which is generated by the sealing member 45 is exercised. Doing this can damage the cigarettes 11 be avoided.

10 also shows that the introduction of force to the sealing member 45 essentially in alignment with the front wall 25th of the tray 13 he follows. In addition, the force is introduced in the longitudinal direction of the cigarettes 11 and perpendicular to the edge of the tray 13 .

Another special feature is that the center of the sealing organ 45 roughly aligned with the cardboard layer of the tray 13 lies. The sealing organ 45 is also beveled on the underside. This will avoid the pressurized tray dodging 13 avoided, especially in the free, central area.

Following the application of the seal 44 in the sealing station or stations 43 of the sealed revolver 40 becomes the partially completed pack 10 pushed out and the corner tabs 33 folded. After that, the side lobes 35 , 36 folded, for example by conventional folding switches and envelope folding in the area of the narrow sides 20th the pack 10 preferably fully sealed. Appropriate sealing organs are also used 46 for use. The corner flaps 34 are already in the feeding of the blank 15th or when inserting the tray 13 with package contents 12 to the sealing revolver 40 folded.

This is followed by the partially completed pack 10 in the area of a stacking tower 47 . This is where the packages that have been completed so far are 10 with another sealing organ 48 sealed. In the present case with the sealing organ 48 further seals 44 in the area of the edges of the side walls 26th of the tray 13 sealed. In addition, the existing seal can also be used 44 in the area of the edge of the front wall 25th be sealed again. This so-called final sealing takes place after the sealing turret 40 on which only the presealing is carried out.

Following the stacking tower 47 is the pack 10 if completed and can be packed in an outer packaging if necessary.

Whether both a pre-seal and a final seal are made depends on the individual case. It is also conceivable that a final seal already takes place on the sealing turret.

It is also conceivable that only in the area of the edges of the tray 13 is sealed, as shown in the present exemplary embodiments or that, alternatively, it is also sealed beyond that.

The influence of the bottom flap should also be mentioned 28 on the seal 44 may have. 11 left shows a section through a sealed package 10 corresponding 4th left where the bottom flap 28 not in contact with the side walls 26th and thus has no or at least no significant influence on the absorption of the loads during sealing. The extent of the seal is corresponding 44 closely to the area of the edge of the side wall 26th limited.

In contrast, shows 11 right or 2 a pack on the right 10 with a tray 13 according to 4th right, so the bottom flap 28 on the side walls 26th rests. With this solution, the bottom flap 28 part of the pressure of the sealing member 46 record so that the seal 44 starting from the edge of the side wall 26th further to the inside of the bottom side 21st extends. How far the seal 44 ultimately in the bottom side 21st reaches depends on many different factors, not least on the rigidity of the blank 24 for the tray 13 .

In any case, the bottom flap serves 28 but also the cigarettes 11 before that of the sealing organ 46 to protect outgoing heat.

Lastly, shows 12 a spread out, unfolded blank 15th for wrapping 14th . It can be seen that the individual walls have fold lines 49 are separated from each other. The closure means is also located 16 already at the cutting 15th before this to the package contents 12 and the tray 13 is wrapped.

A specialty is in 12 shown above, namely with regard to a recess 50 in a corner area of the blank 15th . The recess 50 facilitates folding the blank 15th in the area of the narrow sides 20th the pack 10 . 5 and 5a accordingly show the corner area in which the recess 50 there is less material that interferes with folding.

12 below shows a conventional cut 15th without recess 50 .

What the folding flaps 31 , 32 in the area of the bottom 21st as far as is concerned, these can be arranged as shown so that an outside of the folding flap 31 with an inside of the folding flap 32 is connected. The inside and outside of the blank are correspondingly 15th connected with each other.

Alternatively, it is of course also conceivable to use the inside or outside of the blank 15th to connect with each other, for example in the manner of a fin seam. This fin seam can then be folded over and in the area of the bottom side 21st against the cut 15th be sealed or stapled. Here, too, there is a seal 44 against one edge of the tray 13 into consideration.

It is understood that the arrangement of the seals 44 is purely exemplary in the embodiment shown. The pre-sealing can of course also (only) in the area of the side walls 26th done and the front wall 25th will only be included later in the final sealing. It is also conceivable that other walls or edges of the tray 13 at the sealing 44 can be used. The tray 13 also does not have to be designed as shown here. In particular, the tray 13 across other side faces of the pack 10 extend. Nor is the arrangement of a closure means 16 imperative. There is also a seal on the front 22nd instead of the bottom side 21st is conceivable. The concept can also be transferred to other side surfaces or other pack types, as long as the edges of the tray 13 serve to record the seal pressure.

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Claims (20)

Pack for products of the cigarette industry, with a tray (13) made of a preferably rigid packaging material, in particular made of cardboard, for receiving a group of products as pack contents (12), and with an envelope (14) made of a packaging material which contains the pack contents (12 ) and preferably surrounds the tray (13) on all sides, and wherein the envelope (14) is formed by folding a blank (15) from the packaging material and folding tabs of the blank (15) are connected to one another by sealing, characterized in that a seal ( 44) is formed in the region of at least one edge of the tray (13). Pack after Claim 1 , characterized in that the seal (44) preferably serves as a pre-seal for attaching the folding tabs (31, 32) to be connected to one another, and in particular is formed exclusively in the region of the at least one edge of the tray (13). Pack after Claim 2 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the tray (13) extends on three side surfaces of the pack contents (12), in particular with a front wall (25) in the area of a large front side (18) of the pack (10) and each with a side wall (26) in the region of two adjacent narrow sides (20) of the pack (10). Pack after Claim 3 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the seal (44) is formed in the area of a bottom side (21) of the pack (10) and / or an end face (22) of the pack (10) opposite the bottom side (21). Pack after Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (15) has a closure means (16) for closing a removal opening (17) formed in the cover (15) for the package contents (12), and that the closure means (16 ) extends over the end face (22) in which the removal opening (17) is also arranged, and that the seal (44) is formed in the area of the opposite bottom side (21). Pack after Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one edge of the tray (13), in the area of which the seal (44) is formed, is directed transversely, in particular essentially perpendicular, to the plane of the walls of the tray (13) and / or transversely, in particular essentially perpendicularly, to the longitudinal direction of the products or the package contents (12). Pack after Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the blank (15) for the envelope (14) in the region of the narrow sides (20) of the pack (10) each has an envelope fold which is closed by sealing. Pack after Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the tray (13) has a bottom flap (28) which extends in the area of the bottom side (21). Pack after Claim 8 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom flap (28) is only connected to the front wall (25) and not to the side walls (26) of the tray (13). Pack after Claim 9 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom flap (28) ends at a lateral distance from at least one side wall (26) of the tray (13) and / or rests on at least one side wall (26) so that a width of the bottom flap ( 28) essentially corresponds to a corresponding width of the pack (10). Method for producing a pack (10) for products of the cigarette industry, in particular according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the pack (10) comprises a tray (13) made of a preferably rigid packaging material, in particular cardboard, for receiving a group of products as Pack contents (12), and wherein the pack contents (12) and the tray (13) are preferably surrounded on all sides by an envelope (14) made of a packaging material, and wherein the envelope (14) is made by folding a blank (15) of the packaging material is formed and folding tabs of the blank (15) are connected to one another by sealing, characterized in that a seal (44) takes place in the area of at least one edge of the tray (13). Procedure according to Claim 11 , characterized in that the seal (44) preferably serves as a pre-seal for stapling the folding tabs (31, 32) to be connected to one another and is in particular carried out exclusively in the region of the at least one edge of the tray (13). Procedure according to Claim 10 or 11 , characterized in that the sealing (44) of the folding tabs (31, 32) to be connected takes place against at least one edge of the tray (13) by the folding tabs (31, 32) which are arranged overlapping and to be sealed by means of a sealing element (45) a sealing pressure can be applied, the sealing pressure being exerted on the folding tabs (31, 32) essentially in the plane of a wall of the tray (13), so that the sealing member (45) presses the folding tabs (31, 32) against the or each corresponding edge of the tray (13) seals. Procedure according to Claim 13 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the direction in which the sealing pressure of the sealing member (45) acts on the folding tabs (31, 32) to be connected is directed essentially in alignment with a corresponding wall of the tray (13) is. Procedure according to Claim 13 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the direction in which the sealing pressure of the sealing member (45) acts on the folding tabs (31, 32) to be connected is essentially is directed parallel to a longitudinal direction of the products or the package contents (12). Procedure according to Claim 13 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the direction in which the sealing pressure of the sealing member (45) acts on the folding tabs (31, 32) to be connected is directed essentially perpendicular to the at least one edge of the tray (13) . Procedure according to Claim 13 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that folding tabs (31, 32) of the blank (15) are first attached to one another by sealing in the area of an edge of the tray (13) and that the folding tabs (31, 32) are then attached to another Step are finally connected by sealing, especially in the area of further edges. Device for producing a pack (10) for products in the cigarette industry, in particular according to one or more of the preceding Claims 1 to 10 , preferably in a method according to one or more of the preceding Claims 11 to 17th , the pack (10) having a tray (13) made of a preferably rigid packaging material, in particular made of cardboard, for receiving a group of products as the pack content (12), and the pack content (12) and the tray (13) from a Cover (14) made of a packaging material are preferably surrounded on all sides, and the cover (14) is formed by folding a blank (15) from the packaging material and folding tabs of the blank are connected to one another by sealing, characterized by a sealing member (45) for sealing of the folding flaps (31, 32) to be connected in the region of at least one edge of the tray (13). Device according to Claim 18 , characterized in that the sealing member (45) is positioned in such a way that a center of the sealing member (45) is arranged essentially in alignment with an edge of the tray (13). Device according to Claim 18 or 19th , characterized in that the sealing member (45) has an obliquely directed, in particular a beveled, sealing surface.

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