DE102019205891A1 - Bottle carrier made from cellulosic flat material - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a bottle carrier (10) with a support element (12) consisting of a cellulosic flat material, in particular cardboard or paper, in which two rows (14a, 14b) of receiving recesses (16a-16f) are formed for holding a bottle each, and in which a grip section (30) is formed between two punching lines (28) running along the two rows (14a, 14b).

Description

The invention relates to a bottle carrier made of cellulosic flat material, in particular cardboard or paper. The invention also relates to a blank for producing a bottle carrier, a carrying system with a bottle carrier and a plurality of bottles, and a method for producing carrying systems.

Such bottle carriers are widely used to collect bottles in groups of typically six bottles and to be able to handle them together.

DE 10 2013 108 857 A1 describes a bottle carrier made of cardboard with an upper holding section which extends essentially parallel to a lower base section, the holding section and the base section being connected to one another via side walls. In the holding section, tabs can be formed by three-quarter circular incisions. A similar bottle carrier is out DE 20 2012 006 513 U1 known. Holding such bottle carriers with two fingers is not very comfortable, especially when heavy (large) bottles are to be carried.

Out AT 297580 B a bottle carrier has become known, which is erected from a blank of sheet material, a bottom wall, two opposite side walls and a top wall being formed. One of the side walls can be extended by a plate in which a handle is provided. Due to the lateral arrangement of the handle, the bottle carrier tilts when it is lifted, and the holding area of the handle, which is designed as a narrow edge, presses increasingly linearly into the hand when the known bottle carrier is held.

The known bottle carriers are particularly suitable for smaller bottles up to about 0.33 l or a maximum of 0.5 l. They are often not stable enough for larger bottles, for example with 1.0 l, 1.5 l or 2.0 l content. Furthermore, the holding of the known handles when equipping the bottle carrier with large, i. heavy, bottles exhausting and uncomfortable.

Groups of larger bottles are often presented shrink-wrapped in plastic film, with a plastic strap being provided as a handle. However, the use of plastic is viewed as problematic for ecological reasons, in particular with regard to aspects of disposal and recycling.

Object of the invention

It is an object of the invention to provide a conveniently manageable and stable bottle carrier which can be produced efficiently from easily recyclable material.

Brief description of the invention

This object is achieved by a bottle carrier according to claim 1. The subclaims and the description indicate advantageous embodiments.

The bottle carrier according to the invention has a carrier element consisting of a cellulose-containing flat material, in particular cardboard or paper. The support element is mostly flat (planar). The cellulosic flat material is typically easy to recycle. The flat material can in particular itself be a recycling material or can contain recycled material in parts. The support element typically consists of cardboard. A thickness of a layer of the flat material of the support element can be between 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm, preferably 0.65 mm to 0.7 mm. For particularly high stability, the thickness of the flat material can be at least 1.5 mm, preferably at least 2.0 mm. The flat material can be coated or impregnated on one or both sides, in particular water-repellent. The coating or impregnation is typically biodegradable.

Two rows of receiving recesses for holding a bottle each are formed in the support element. At least two, typically three, receiving recesses are formed in each row. The receiving recesses are basically designed to grip behind a bottle section in the area of a closure of the bottle. Holding sections for holding a bottle inserted into the receiving recess are typically formed in each case on the receiving recesses. The holding sections can be formed by teeth, which are in particular formed circumferentially on an edge of the receiving recess. To form the teeth, the support element can be provided with slots between the teeth. Such holding sections can also hold heavy bottles reliably. To fasten the bottles to the bottle carrier, the bottles are generally pushed into the receiving recesses from below. The holding sections are bent upwards. When the bottles are advanced, the holding sections spring back so that they engage behind a radially projecting element in the area of the bottle neck, for example a closure or a collar of the bottle.

A handle section is formed in the support element between two punched lines running along the two rows of cutouts. In other words, the handle section is punched out of the support element. The cut lines completely penetrate the support element in the direction of its thickness. The cut lines are basically linear. In particular, the cut lines do not cause extensive material removal. The cellulose-containing flat material usually does not gap apart transversely to the longitudinal extension of the punching lines, at least when the support element is in a flat state. In other words, in the flat state of the support element, opposite cut edges in the flat material rest against one another. The grip section is used to grip around with the fingers of one hand so that the bottle carrier can be lifted. The handle portion extends along the two rows of receiving recesses. The grip section is delimited from the rows of receiving recesses by the cut lines. The handle section enables the bottle carrier to be carried comfortably. The handle section typically extends over the center of gravity of the bottle carrier, especially when the latter is completely occupied with bottles. The grip section can be designed in the form of a band. An optimal power transmission to the bottle carrier can be set up by suitable shaping of the handle section. For example, the handle section widens in its course towards its end sections.

The handle section can be raised over a cover section of the support element in which the receiving recesses are formed. The raised grip section can be comfortably grasped by the fingers of one hand. The handle section and the cover section are formed integrally with one another. The cut lines delimit the handle section from the cover section. The grip section is usually designed in the form of a strip. Such a handle section can be held comfortably even with heavy (large) bottles. When the handle section is lifted, the deformation of the cover section creates a stable three-dimensional structure which, thanks to its shape, offers advantages in terms of force distribution, stability and comfort. The widening of the handle section towards the cover section is preferred.

The bottle carrier according to the invention is typically designed for loads between 10 kg and 30 kg, in particular for loads of 15 kg to 20 kg.

The two rows can each have three receiving recesses. The two rows preferably each have exactly three receiving recesses. This has proven itself in practice. In addition, such a bottle carrier allows a favorable arrangement of the handle section and an arrangement of the cut lines which is advantageous with regard to the flow of force. Six bottles, also six large bottles, e.g. six 1.5 liter bottles can be comfortably and safely held with the bottle carrier according to the invention.

The cut lines can run between two opposing, central receiving recesses of the two rows. In other words, an (imaginary) straight connecting line of the central receiving recesses, in particular the centers of the central receiving recesses, intersects the two cut lines. The bottle carrier can then be gripped between the bottles inserted into the central receiving recesses, which enables safe and energy-saving carrying. On both sides of the two central receiving recesses, each row has at least one further receiving recess.

Between two opposing, central receiving recesses of the two rows and the respective following receiving recesses of the two rows, at least one fold line can run transversely to the rows. By folding the support element along the fold lines, a distance between the central and the respectively following receiving recesses can be reduced. This can make it easier to lift the handle section above the deck section. In particular, it can be provided that the support element can be folded upward between the middle and the respectively following receiving recesses. As the receiving recesses come closer along the rows, the bottles can be supported and stabilized on one another when the bottle rack with the bottles is being lifted.

Preferably, three fold lines each run transversely to the rows between the central and the respective following receiving recesses. The support element can then be folded up like a roof. The three fold lines can promote a defined deformation of the bottle carrier. The fold lines typically run parallel to one another.

The fold lines are typically formed by linear embossments. In other words, the fold lines are formed by elongated, narrow material densities. The fold lines basically do not cause any material separation over the entire thickness of the support element. Usually the fold lines do not cause any superficial material separation. In the case of three fold lines, the respective outer fold lines are typically embossed into the support element from above and the middle fold line is embossed into the support element from below.

The punching lines particularly preferably end at the two middle fold lines. In other words, each of the two cutting lines ends on both sides (at both ends) at the middle of the three folding lines. As a result, a particularly good introduction of force from the grip section into the cover section of the support element can be achieved. The grip section can in particular protrude without kinks from an outer flank of the roof-like fold between the central and following receiving recesses. In other words, the handle section can merge smoothly into the outer flank of the roof-like fold. This avoids tension peaks at the transition between the handle section and the cover section.

It is advantageously provided that the cut lines run away from one another at the end (end). As a result, the handle section widens in its end area, i. in the area of the transition to the cover section of the support element. This increases the stability of the bottle carrier.

It is particularly advantageous if the cut lines run at the end (end) to a central receiving recess of the respective closer row. In other words, it can be provided that the punch lines have a curved course towards their respective ends and change their course direction relative to a respective central part of the punch lines by more than 90 °, typically more than 120 °, preferably more than 145 °. The middle part of the punching lines basically runs parallel to the two rows of receiving recesses, also in other embodiments. In their end regions, the punch lines curve outward in the advantageous embodiment, so that they initially run transversely to the rows of receiving recesses and finally run back again to the central receiving recess. An outermost point of the cut lines when viewed along the rows does not correspond to the end of the cut line, but is just before the end of the cut line (when following the cut line starting from its central part). Due to the described course of the cut lines, tearing of the bottle carrier can be avoided particularly reliably.

The support element can have multiple layers, in particular two layers, at least in the area of the two rows of receiving recesses. This not only reduces the risk of bottles inadvertently escaping from the receiving recesses, but also reliably prevents them.

In particular, the support element can have a lateral reinforcement section for each row of receiving recesses. This allows simple manufacture. The lateral reinforcement sections can be glued to an underside of the cover section of the support element. A flat, stable connection can be obtained by gluing. In addition, gluing can take place efficiently, in particular in an automated manner.

The two lateral reinforcement sections and the cover section of the support element are preferably formed in one piece with one another. The one-piece support element can be punched out in a simple manner. The one-piece design also reduces the handling effort during production. The two lateral reinforcement sections are advantageously each folded under the cover section. This simplifies and accelerates the manufacture of the bottle carrier according to the invention. In addition, the resulting folding edge increases the stability of the bottle carrier.

As an alternative to the lateral reinforcement sections, in the case of a multi-layer support element it can be provided that the support element has a common reinforcement section for both rows of receiving recesses. In this way, a particularly stable support element can be obtained. The common reinforcement section can be glued to the underside of the cover section of the support element. A flat, stable connection can be obtained by gluing. In addition, gluing can take place efficiently, in particular in an automated manner.

The common reinforcement section and the cover section of the support element are preferably formed in one piece with one another. The one-piece support element can be punched out in a simple manner. The one-piece design also reduces the handling effort during production. The common reinforcement section is advantageously folded under the cover section. This further simplifies and accelerates production. In addition, the resulting folding edge increases the stability of the bottle carrier.

The support element can have a reinforcement element in the area of the handle section. In this way, the handle section can be secured against tearing. Typically, the reinforcing element extends beyond the cut lines when viewed along the rows of receiving recesses. A departure of the grip section from the cover section can thereby be avoided particularly reliably. Furthermore, when viewed along the rows, the reinforcing element can extend beyond the handle section into the region of the receiving recesses. A particularly good reinforcing effect is achieved in this way.

The reinforcement element can be formed with a folded paper strip. A paper strip can be produced efficiently, is very resilient and easy to hold. The paper strip is particularly preferably folded lengthways. The paper strip is typically folded over at two folding edges. Due to the longitudinal edges that are rounded when folding over, the grip section with the paper strip is particularly comfortable to hold. Folded longitudinal areas of the paper strip can each extend to the middle or to the opposite edge of the paper strip. A two-ply or three-ply paper strip is obtained in this way. A thickness of the two-ply paper strip can be between 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm, preferably about 0.5 mm. Folded longitudinal areas of the paper strip can overlap, so that the paper strip is formed in three layers. A thickness of the three-layer paper strip can be between 0.4 mm and 0.8 mm, preferably 0.5 mm to 0.75 mm. The grip section is formed between two end sections of the paper strip with respect to a longitudinal extension of the paper strip.

The paper strip can be fastened directly to an underside of the support element, in particular an underside of the cover section and / or the handle section. This simplifies the production. The paper strip is preferably glued to the underside. A flat, stable connection can be obtained by gluing. In addition, gluing can take place efficiently, in particular in an automated manner.

As an alternative to the multi-layer design, the support element can be designed in one layer. A single-layer support element is particularly cost-effective and resource-saving to produce.

For easy removal of the bottles from the bottle carrier, the support element can have a perforation line on each of the receiving recesses running from the receiving recess to a free edge of the support element. The perforation lines can be torn open with little effort to remove the bottles. At the same time, such perforation lines do not significantly affect the carrying capacity of the bottle carrier.

The scope of the invention also includes a blank of cellulose-containing flat material for a bottle carrier according to the invention as described above. With such a blank, bottle carriers according to the invention can be produced in a simple manner, in particular by introducing the punching lines. Possibly. fold lines or perforation lines can be easily introduced into the blank. Possibly. the bottle carrier can also be made from the blank by folding and gluing.

The scope of the invention also includes a carrying system comprising an above-described bottle carrier according to the invention and a plurality of similar bottles. A distance between the receiving recesses measured along the rows in a flat state of the support element is greater than a maximum diameter of the bottles. The handle section can be raised above the cover section of the support element by bringing the receiving recesses closer to a distance corresponding to the maximum diameter of the bottles. When the handle section is raised, the bottles come to rest against one another when they are inserted into the receiving recesses. This stabilizes the carrying system.

The bottles typically have an essentially cylindrical, in particular circular cylindrical, body. The essentially cylindrical body can have a constriction, in particular a circumferential constriction. The bottles taper towards their body towards a closure. The bottles can have a capacity of at least 1.0 liters, preferably at least 1.5 liters. The bottles are typically filled with a liquid, in particular completely filled.

The carrying system can also have a fastening strap for grasping the bottles. The bottles inserted in the bottle carrier can be pressed against one another by means of the fixing strap, so that the bottles cannot move against one another, or only slightly. The fixing band can consist of a cellulose-containing flat material, in particular cardboard or paper, and thus replace a fixing band made of plastic. A fixing tape made of cellulose-containing flat material is easy to recycle.

One of the bottles is preferably held in each of the receiving recesses of the bottle carrier, and the fixing strap encompasses the entirety of the bottles at a distance from the bottle carrier. The bottles are fixed in two planes by the bottle carrier and the fixing strap, which is arranged at a distance from it. This achieves great stability of the carrying system. Such a carrying system can be transported particularly easily. In particular, several such support systems can be stacked, for example on pallets.

When several inventive carrying systems with inserted bottles are stacked on top of one another, the grip section of the bottles of the carrying system above can resiliently move be pressed down. The flexibility of the handle section prevents damage to the bottle carrier and the bottles. In addition, the bottom of the upper bottles can be placed on the closures of the lower bottles in a stable manner. If a carrying system filled with bottles is removed from a carrying system underneath, the then stress-free grip section springs back into its starting position and releases a free space that can be reached by fingers.

1. a) Anordnen der Flaschen in zwei Reihen, wobei die Flaschen entlang der Reihen voneinander beabstandet sind,
2. b) Aufsetzen des Flaschenträgers in einem flachen Zustand, so dass die Flaschen in den Aufnahmeausnehmungen aufgenommen werden,
3. c) Annähern der Flaschen aneinander und Herausstellen des Griffabschnitts über einen Deckabschnitt des Tragelements des Flaschenträgers.

Die Schritte a) bis c) werden in der angegebenen Reihenfolge durchgeführt. Dieses Verfahren kann mit einem besonders geringen apparativen Aufwand, insbesondere weitgehend oder vollständig manuell, durchgeführt werden. Zur Erleichterung von Schritt a) kann eine einfache Positionierlehre für die Flaschen verwendet werden. Die Schritte b) und c) können auch ohne Hilfsmittel durchgeführt werden. In Schritt c) kann der Griffabschnitt angehoben werden, um die Flaschen aneinander zur Anlage zu bringen. Alternativ können in Schritt c) die Flaschen einander angenähert werden, um den Griffabschnitt auszustellen.The scope of the invention also includes a method for producing a support system according to the invention as described above. The method comprises the steps

1. a) arranging the bottles in two rows, with the bottles spaced from one another along the rows,
2. b) placing the bottle carrier in a flat state so that the bottles are received in the receiving recesses,
3. c) bringing the bottles closer to one another and protruding the handle section over a cover section of the support element of the bottle carrier.

Steps a) to c) are carried out in the order given. This method can be carried out with a particularly low outlay in terms of equipment, in particular largely or completely manually. To make step a) easier, a simple positioning jig for the bottles can be used. Steps b) and c) can also be carried out without aids. In step c) the handle section can be raised in order to bring the bottles to bear against one another. Alternatively, in step c) the bottles can be brought closer to one another in order to expose the handle section.

1. A) Anordnen der Flaschen in zwei Reihen, wobei sich die Flaschen entlang der Reihen berühren,
2. B) Auffalten des Flaschenträgers entlang der Falzlinien zwischen den mittleren und den folgenden Aufnahmeausnehmungen,
3. C) Aufsetzen des Flaschenträgers auf die Flaschen, so dass die Flaschen in den Aufnahmeausnehmungen aufgenommen werden.

Die Schritte A) und B) können gleichzeitig oder in beliebiger Reihenfolge durchgeführt werden. Der Schritt C) erfolgt anschließend. Dieses Verfahren kann besonders einfach automatisiert und sehr schnell durchgeführt werden. Zum Auffalten des Flaschenträgers in Schritt B) können eine Matrize und ein Stempel eingesetzt werden. Der Schritt C) kann unter Verwendung eines Sauggreifers durchgeführt werden.An alternative method according to the invention is used to produce a support system comprising a bottle carrier according to the invention, in which three fold lines each run transversely to the rows between two opposing, central receiving recesses of the two rows and the respective following receiving recesses of the two rows, and a plurality of similar bottles . The method comprises the steps

1. A) Arranging the bottles in two rows, with the bottles touching along the rows,
2. B) Unfolding the bottle carrier along the fold lines between the middle and the following receiving recesses,
3. C) Placing the bottle carrier on the bottles so that the bottles are received in the receiving recesses.

Steps A) and B) can be carried out simultaneously or in any order. Step C) then takes place. This process can be automated particularly easily and carried out very quickly. A die and a punch can be used to unfold the bottle carrier in step B). Step C) can be carried out using a suction gripper.

Further advantages of the invention emerge from the description and the drawing. According to the invention, the features mentioned above and those detailed below can be used individually or collectively in any combination. The embodiments shown and described are not to be understood as an exhaustive list, but rather have an exemplary character for describing the invention.

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• 1 einen Flaschenträger mit einem einlagigen Tragelement mit zwei Reihen von je drei Aufnahmeausnehmungen und mit einem durch Stanzlinien definierten Griffabschnitt, in einer schematischen Aufsicht;
• 2a-d verschiedene Varianten von Verstärkungselementen in Form eines einlagigen, einfach gefalteten, zweifach zur Mitte gefalteten bzw. zweifach überlappend gefalteten Papierstreifens, in schematischen Perspektivansichten;
• 3 einen Zuschnitt für einen Flaschenträger mit einem zweilagigen Tragelement aufweisend einen Deckabschnitt und einen gemeinsamen Verstärkungsabschnitt für beide Reihen von Aufnahmeausnehmungen, in einer schematischen Draufsicht;
• 4 einen Zuschnitt für einen Flaschenträger mit einem zweilagigen Tragelement aufweisend einen Deckabschnitt und zwei seitliche Verstärkungsabschnitte für je eine Reihe von Aufnahmeausnehmungen, in einer schematischen Draufsicht;
• 5 einen Flaschenträger mit zwei dachartigen Auffaltungen, die sich quer zu zwei Reihen von Aufnahmeausnehmungen erstrecken, und wobei ein Griffabschnitt an jeweils mittleren Falzlinien der Auffaltungen endet, in einer schematischen Perspektivansicht;
• 6 ein Tragesystem mit dem Flaschenträger von 5, in dem sechs Flaschen gehalten sind, in einer schematischen Perspektivansicht;
• 7 einen Ablaufplan eines ersten Verfahrens zum Herstellen eines Tragesystems;
• 8 einen Ablaufplan eines zweiten Verfahrens zum Herstellen eines Tragesystems.

The invention is shown in the drawing and is explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments. Show it:

• 1 a bottle carrier with a single-layer support element with two rows of three receiving recesses each and with a grip section defined by punched lines, in a schematic plan view;
• 2a-d different variants of reinforcement elements in the form of a single-ply, simply folded, twice folded to the middle or twice overlapping folded paper strip, in schematic perspective views;
• 3 a blank for a bottle carrier with a two-layer support element having a cover section and a common reinforcement section for both rows of receiving recesses, in a schematic plan view;
• 4th a blank for a bottle carrier with a two-layer support element having a cover section and two lateral reinforcement sections for each row of receiving recesses, in a schematic plan view;
• 5 a bottle carrier with two roof-like folds, which extend transversely to two rows of receiving recesses, and wherein a handle section ends at the respective middle fold lines of the folds, in a schematic perspective view;
• 6 a carrying system with the bottle carrier from 5 , in which six bottles are held, in a schematic perspective view;
• 7th a flow chart of a first method for producing a support system;
• 8th a flow chart of a second method for producing a support system.

1 shows a bottle carrier 10 . The bottle carrier 10 has a single-layer support element 12 on. The support element 12 is from a blank 13 , consisting of cellulose-containing flat material, here cardboard.

In the support element 12 are two rows 14a , 14b from here three receiving recesses 16a , 16b , 16c or. 16d , 16e , 16f educated. The receiving recesses 16a-16f are used to hold in 1 bottles not shown. The receiving recesses 16a-16f are each with holding sections 18th , here in the form of teeth. The teeth are each through punched slots 20th separated from each other. The holding sections 18th are all around the receiving recesses 16a-16f arranged at the edge. The holding sections are radially outside 18th over embossed bending edges 22nd with a deck section 23 of the support element 12 connected. From the receiving recesses 16 there is a line of perforations in each case 24 to a free edge 26th of the support element 12 . The receiving recesses 16a-16f are all trained in the same way here. In another embodiment, not shown, they could also have different sizes.

The support element 12 of the bottle carrier 10 has two die lines 28 on. The die lines 28 run between the two rows 14a , 14b of receiving recesses 16a-16f . The die lines 28 penetrate the support element 12 in the direction of its thickness completely. This is where the punch lines extend 28 between the middle receiving recesses 16b and 16e . The middle receiving recesses 16b and 16e are through the die lines 28 separated from each other. Looked at along the rows 14a , 14b are on either side of the central receiving recesses 16b , 16e each the outer receiving recesses 16a and 16c or. 16d and 16f arranged. The receiving recesses 16a and 16d , 16b and 16e as 16c and 16f are opposite each other.

The area between the die lines 28 forms a handle section 30th of the bottle carrier 10 . The handle section 30th in other words, is through the die lines 28 defined and from the deck section 23 of the support element 12 delimited. The handle section 30th is used for grasping with the fingers of one hand so that the bottle carrier 10 , typically including in the receiving recesses 16a-16f bottles held, can be lifted.

Between the middle receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the following, here outer, receiving recesses 16a , 16c or. 16d , 16f there are three fold lines each 32a , 32b , 32c across the rows 14a , 14b of receiving recesses 16a-16f . The outer fold lines 32a and 32c touch the bending edges here 22nd at the transition to the holding sections 18th the receiving recesses 16a- 16f . The fold lines 32a each run in two sections from the free edge 26th of the support element 12 up to the die lines 28 . The fold lines 32c each run in three sections from the free edge 26th on the side of the series 14a to the free edge 26th on the side of the series 14b . The middle fold lines 32b each run from the free edges 26th on either side of the rows 14a , 14b up to a respective end point 34 the punch lines 28 . In other words, the two die lines end 28 on both sides of the middle fold lines 32b .

The outer fold lines 32a , 32c are for folding the support element 12 upwards (out of the plane of the drawing). The middle fold lines 32b are for folding the support element 12 downward (into the plane of the drawing). The two groups of the three fold lines 32a-32c thus each allow a roof-like unfolding of the support element 12 between the middle receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the adjoining receiving recesses 16a , 16c , 16d , 16f , see. 5 . Unfolding can reduce the rigidity of the bottle carrier 10 , particularly with regard to a bending load around one parallel to the rows 14a , 14b running bending axis, increase. In addition, the unfolding creates a distance between the central receiving recesses 16b , 16e of the two rows 14a , 14b and the adjoining receiving recesses 16a , 16d or. 16d , 16f decreased. In the illustrated flat state of the support element 12 is the distance 35 larger than a maximum diameter in the receiving recesses 16a-16f bottles to be held, cf. 6 . Because the handle section 30th on the middle fold lines 32b rises, supports the lifting of the bottle carrier 10 on the handle portion 30th the roof-like unfolding of the support element 12 or by unfolding the handle section 30th issued upwards so that it can be grasped more easily. In the receiving recesses 16a-16f Used bottles are pressed against each other, which increases the stability of a carrying system with the bottle carrier 10 and the bottles increased.

The two die lines 28 run at the end, ie to their end points 34 away from each other. The handle section 30th thereby broadens - seen from its center - towards its ends. The die lines 28 run here at the end to the central receiving recesses 16b or. 16e of the closest row 14a or. 14b down. The Punch lines 28 in other words, point to their endpoints 34 towards a curved course, whereby the cut lines 28 first move away from each other and finally towards the middle (viewed along the rows 14a , 14b ) return there. The endpoints 34 the punch lines 28 do not form their outermost points when viewed along the rows 14a , 14b . The endpoints 34 the punch lines 28 lie on the middle fold lines 32b . Due to the design described above, the force is introduced from the handle section 30th in the support element 12 improved. In particular, the risk of entry is reduced.

The support element 12 , in particular its handle section 30th , can with a reinforcing element, cf. 2a-2d , be reinforced. One possible arrangement of the reinforcement element is shown with dashed lines 36 in 1 indicated.

2a shows a first reinforcement element 38a . The reinforcement element 38a consists of a single layer of paper.

2 B shows a second reinforcement element 38b . The reinforcement element 38b consists of a two-layer, along one longitudinal edge 40 folded strips of paper. Strip sections 42a , 42b of the reinforcement element 38b can be glued together.

2c shows a third reinforcement element 38c . The reinforcement element 38c consists of a two-layer, along two longitudinal edges 40a , 40b strips of paper folded in the middle. Folded strip sections 42c , 42d of the reinforcement element 38b can with a central strip section 42e be glued.

2d shows a fourth reinforcement element 38d . The reinforcement element 38d consists of a three-layer, along two longitudinal edges 40a , 40b folded strips of paper. Folded strip section 42f , 42goverlap each other. The folded strip section 42f , 42g can with each other or a central strip section 42h be glued.

The reinforcement elements 38a-38d according to the 2a-2d can with the bottle carrier of 1 between the dashed lines. Typically, the reinforcement element chosen is 38a-38d with the support element 12 glued, in particular to the underside of the support element 12 . The reinforcement element 38a-38d can extend over the entire length of the bottle rack 10 extend. Alternatively, the reinforcement element 38a-38d only over a partial area, in particular in the area of the grip section 30th , the bottle carrier 10 extend.

3 shows a cut 44 for a bottle carrier with a two-layer support element 46 . The support element 46 is flat and consists of a paper-like, cellulose fiber-containing material, namely cardboard.

The support element 46 has a deck section 23 and a common reinforcement section 48 on. The deck section 23 of the support element 46 corresponds in its design to the deck section 23 of the support element 12 from 1 . The support element 46 is formed in one piece. The common reinforcement section 48 is over an embossed bending edge 50 with the deck section 23 connected. The common reinforcement section 48 can on the bending edge 50 opposite the deck section 23 folded so that it is at the bottom of the deck section 23 comes to the plant. The common reinforcement section is provided 48 flat with the deck section 23 to glue.

The support element 46 has two rows 14a , 14b of receiving recesses 16a-16f on. The two rows 14a , 14b each include receiving recesses here 16a-16f in the deck section 23 and the common reinforcement section 48 . The support element 46 is after folding over the common reinforcement section 48 a total of two layers.

The receiving recesses 16a-16f are at the support element 46 both in the deck section 12 as well as in the common reinforcement section 48 educated. You instruct how at 1 described, each holding sections 18th in the form of teeth on which through slots 20th are separated from each other and which have bending edges 22nd in the deck section 12 or the common reinforcement section 48 pass over materially. After folding over the common reinforcement section 48 are the receiving recesses 16a-16f edged in two layers.

Perforation lines 24b for tearing open when removing bottles from one with the support element 46 Manufactured bottle carriers extend in the row 14b between the mutually associated receiving recesses 16d-16f in the deck section 23 and the common reinforcement section 48 . The perforation lines 24b run over the bending edge 50 away. After folding over the common reinforcement section 48 forms the bending edge 50 part of a free edge 26th of the support element 42 .

From the receiving recesses 16a-16c the series 14a a perforation line runs in each case 24a straight to the free edge 26th of the support element 46 .

Also in the common reinforcement section 46 are die lines 52 intended. The die lines 28 in the deck section 23 and the die lines 52 in the common reinforcement section 48 are after folding the reinforcement section 48 under the deck section 23 congruent with each other. In particular, the punch lines correspond 52 in the common reinforcement section 48 the cutting lines in their course and position 28 in the deck section 23 . Both in the deck section 23 as well as in the common reinforcement section 48 is one layer each 53a , 53-leg of a two-layer grip section 30th educated.

The two-layer support element 46 from 3 points in its deck section 23 across the rows 14a , 14b running fold lines 32a-32c between the respective central receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the adjoining receiving recesses 16a , 16c and 16d , 16f on. The fold lines 32a-32c are as above for the support element 12 from 1 described trained. In the common reinforcement section 48 are opposite fold lines 54a , 54b , 54c educated. After folding over the fold lines are in place 32a-32c each above the fold lines 54a-54c . Endpoints 34 the punch lines 52 in the reinforcement section 48 lie on the middle fold lines 54b . The fold lines 54a-54c in the reinforcement section 48 are shown in the flat, extended state of the blank 44 opposite to the fold lines 32a-32c in the cut 44 imprinted. After folding over the reinforcement section 48 allow the now coincident fold lines 32a-32c and 54a-54c - as above too 1 for the support element 12 described - a roof-like unfolding of the support element 46 between the middle receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the following receiving recesses 16a , 16c or. 16d , 16f .

Between the deck section 23 and the common reinforcement section 48 can be along dashed lines 36 a reinforcement element, for example one of the reinforcement elements 38a-38d according to the 2a-2d , to be ordered. It can in particular be provided that the reinforcing element 38a-38d underneath with the deck section 23 is glued. The reinforcement section 48 can sideways with the deck section 23 and centered with the reinforcement element 38a-38d be glued.

4th shows a cut 56 for a bottle carrier with a two-layer support element 58 . The support element 58 is flat and consists of cellulose fibers, especially wood fibers, containing cardboard.

The support element 58 has a deck section 23 and two side reinforcement sections 60 on. The deck section 23 of the support element 58 corresponds in its design to the deck section 23 of the support element 12 from 1 . The support element 58 is formed in one piece. The side reinforcement sections 60 are over embossed bending edges 62 with the deck section 23 connected. The side reinforcement sections 60 can at the bending edges 62 opposite the deck section 23 folded so that they are at the bottom of the deck section 23 come to the plant. There is provision for the side reinforcement sections 60 flat with the deck section 23 to glue.

The support element 58 has two rows 14a , 14b of receiving recesses 16a-16f on. The two rows 14a , 14b each include receiving recesses here 16a-16f in the deck section 23 and in one of the two side reinforcement sections 60 . The support element 58 is after folding over the side reinforcement sections 60 especially in the area of the two rows 14a , 14b of receiving recesses 16a-16f , here as a whole, ie also in the area of a handle section 30th , formed in several layers.

The receiving recesses 16a-16f are at the support element 58 both in the deck section 23 as well as in the side reinforcement sections 60 educated. You assign - how to 1 described - each holding sections 18th in the form of teeth on which through slots 20th are separated from each other and which have bending edges 22nd in the deck section 23 or the side reinforcement sections 60 pass over materially. After folding over the side reinforcement sections 60 are the receiving recesses 16a-16f edged in two layers.

Perforation lines 24b for tearing open when removing bottles from one with the support element 58 Manufactured bottle carriers extend between the mutually associated receiving recesses 16a-16f in the deck section 23 and the respective side reinforcement section 60 . The perforation lines 24b run over the bending edges 62 away. After folding over the side reinforcement sections 60 form the bending edges 62 part of a free edge 26th of the support element 58 .

In the side reinforcement sections 60 is a die line 64 intended. The die lines 28 in the deck section 23 and the die lines 64 in the side reinforcement sections 60 are after folding the reinforcement sections 60 under the deck section 23 congruent with each other. In particular, the punch lines correspond 64 in the side reinforcement sections 60 the cutting lines in their course and position 28 in the deck section 23 . Both in the deck section 23 as well as in the side reinforcement sections 60 is one layer each 53a or. 53b of the two-layer grip section 30th formed, the second layer 53b on the two side reinforcement sections 60 is divided.

The two-layer support element 58 from 4th points in its deck section 23 across the rows 14a , 14b running fold lines 32a-32c between the respective central receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the adjoining receiving recesses 16a , 16c and 16d , 16f on. The fold lines 32a-32c are as above for the support element 12 from 1 described trained. In the side reinforcement sections 60 are opposite fold lines 66a , 66b , 66c educated. After folding over the fold lines are in place 32a-32c each above the fold lines 66a-66c . Endpoints 34 the punch lines 64 in the reinforcement sections 60 lie on the middle fold lines 66b . The fold lines 66a-66c in the reinforcement sections 60 are shown in the flat, extended state of the blank 56 opposite to the fold lines 32a-32c in the cut 56 imprinted. After folding the reinforcement sections 60 allow the now coincident fold lines 32a-32c and 66a-66c - as above too 1 for the support element 12 described - a roof-like unfolding of the support element 58 between the middle receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the following receiving recesses 16a , 16c or. 16d , 16f .

Between the deck section 23 and the side reinforcement sections 60 can be along dashed lines 36 a reinforcement element, for example one of the reinforcement elements 38a-38d according to the 2a-2d , to be ordered. It can in particular be provided that the reinforcing element 38a-38d underneath with the deck section 23 is glued. The reinforcement sections 60 can sideways with the deck section 23 and centered with the reinforcement element 38a-38d be glued.

5 shows the bottle carrier 10 according to 1 in the unfolded state of the support element 12 . The supporting elements 46 or. 58 according to the 3 or. 4th can be used in the same way as a bottle carrier 10 be unfolded. The one with the supporting elements 46 , 58 preserved bottle carrier 10 differ essentially in the multiple layers of their supporting elements 46 or. 58 from the bottle carrier shown here 10 .

The support element 12 is on the fold lines 32a , 32c each folded upwards; on the fold lines 32b a fold is made in each case downwards. This creates between the central receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the following receiving recesses 16a , 16c , 16d , 16f two roof-like folds 68 . The folds 68 each point to the middle receiving recesses 16b , 16e pointing flanks 70a and flanks pointing outwards 70b on. The handle section 30th arises from the flanks pointing outwards 70b . The handle section 30th goes smoothly into the outward-facing flanks 70b about. There is no kink at the transition of the handle section 30th in the outward-facing flanks 70b educated.

Through the folds 68 are the outer receiving recesses 16a , 16c , 16d , 16f to the middle receiving recesses 16b , 16e compared to the flat state of the support element 12 , see. 1 , approached each other. A distance 35 ' between the outer receiving recesses 16a , 16c , 16d , 16f and the central receiving recesses 16b , 16e is in the unfolded state of the support element 12 smaller than the distance 35 in the flat state of the support element 12 (see. 1 ).

Through the folds 68 or the approach of the receiving recesses 16a-16f along the rows 14a , 14b to each other is the handle section 30th up from the deck section 23 of the support element 12 lifted. The handle section 30th can be easily grasped in this exhibited state. Through the die lines 28 formed cut edges 71a , 71b on the handle portion 30th or the deck section 23 of the support element 12 are in the unfolded state of the bottle carrier 10 with flared handle section 30th separated from each other.

6 shows a carrying system 72 . The carrying system 72 includes a bottle carrier 10 according to the 1 and 5 . The carrying system also includes 72 six similar bottles 74 . The bottles 74 each have a substantially cylindrical body 76 and a clasp 78 on. Below the clasp 78 is a collar each 80 on the bottles 74 educated. The bottles 74 are in the receiving recesses 16a-16f of the bottle carrier 10 used. The holding sections 18th (see. 1 ) of the receiving recesses 16a-16f reach under the collar 80 of the bottles 74 . The bottles 74 become on the bottle carrier 10 kept so all bottles 74 together by lifting the handle section 30th can be worn.

The roof-like folds 68 are dimensioned in their height so that the distance 35 ' (see. 5 ) between the central receiving recesses 16b , 16e and the outer receiving recesses 16a , 16c , 16d , 16f a maximum diameter 82 of the bottles 74 corresponds. The bottles 74 when lifting the bottle carrier 10 on the handle section 30th due to the oblique introduction of force from the handle section 30th in the outer flanks 70b of the folds 68 of the support element 12 pressed together. The carrying system provides additional stabilization 72 a fixing tape 84 on. The fixing tape 84 consists of cellulose-containing flat material, for example paper. The fixing tape 84 encompasses the entirety of the bottles 74 spaced from the bottle carrier 10 . The bottles 74 are therefore through the bottle carrier 10 and the fixing tape 84 held in two levels. This creates a great stability of the carrying system 72 reached.

Similar carrying systems 72 can be stacked on top of each other (not shown). Thereby the bottles 74 an upper carrying system 72 with their floors 86 on the closures 78 of the bottles 74 a carrying system arranged underneath 72 switched off. The handle section 30th of the lower carrying system 72 is doing this from the floors 86 of the upper bottles 74 pushed down a little. The bottle carrier 10 , especially the handle portion 30th , has a certain flexibility, so that the handle portion 30th after removing the upper carrying system 72 can spring up again or can be raised manually.

7th shows a flow diagram of a first method for producing the support system 72 according to 6 . First, in a step 100, the bottles 74 arranged in two rows, with the bottles 74 are spaced from one another along the rows. Then, in a step 102, the bottle carrier becomes 10 in a flat state (cf. 1 ) on the bottles 74 put on so the bottles 74 in the receiving recesses 16a-16f being held. Finally, in steps 104 and 106 to be carried out simultaneously, the bottles are brought closer to one another along the rows until they touch and the handle section 30th will go up over the deck section 23 of the support element 12 put out. Finally, in one step 108 a fixing tape 84 around the bottles 74 around.

8th shows a flow diagram of a second method for producing the support system 72 according to 6 . In one step 200 become bottles 74 Arranged in two rows, with the bottles 74 touch along the rows and typically across the rows. Regardless of step 200 , is done in one step 202 a bottle carrier 10 from its flat state according to 1 in an unfolded state, cf. 5 , brought. The roof-like folds are used for this 68 along the fold lines 32a-32c unfolded. It should be noted that the holding portions 18th the receiving recesses 16a-16f during step 202 preferably in the flat state (cf. 1 ) remain. Then in one step 204 the unfolded bottle carrier 10 on the touching bottles 74 put on so the bottles 74 in the receiving recesses 16a-16f being held. Finally, in one step 206 a fixing tape 84 around the bottles 74 around.

List of reference symbols

10

Bottle carrier

12

Support element

13th

Cutting

14a, 14b

Rows

16a -16f

Receiving recesses

18th

Holding sections

20th

Slots

22nd

Bending edges

23

Deck section

24, 24a, 24b

Perforation line

26th

free edge

28

Punch lines

30th

Handle section

32a, 32b, 32c

Score lines

34

End point

35, 35 '

distance

36

dashed lines

38a, 38b, 38c, 38d

Reinforcement element

40a, 40b

Longitudinal edges

42a, 42b, 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f, 42g, 42h

Strip sections

44

Cutting

46

Support element

48

common reinforcement section

50

Bending edge

52

Punch lines

53a, 53b

location

54a, 54b, 54c

Score lines

56

Cutting

58

Support element

60

lateral reinforcement sections

62

Bending edges

64

Punch lines

66a, 66b, 66c

Score lines

68

Folds

70a, 70b

Flanks

71a, 71b

Cut edges

72

Carrying system

74

Bottles

76

body

78

Clasp

80

collar

82

maximum diameter

84

Fixing tape

86

ground

Arrange 100

of bottles spaced apart in two rows

Put on 102

a bottle carrier in a flat state on the bottles

Approach 104

the bottles together

Highlight 106

of the handle section

Create 108

a fixing tape

Arrange 200

of touching bottles in two rows

Unfold 202

of a bottle carrier along fold lines

Touchdown 204

of the unfolded bottle carrier on the bottles

Create 206

a fixing tape

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Patent literature cited

• DE 102013108857 A1 [0003]
• DE 202012006513 U1 [0003]
• AT 297580 B [0004]

Claims (22)

Bottle carrier (10) with a support element (12; 46; 58) consisting of a cellulosic flat material, in particular cardboard or paper, in which two rows (14a, 14b) of receiving recesses (16a-16f) for holding a bottle (74) each are formed are, and in which a grip portion (30) is formed between two punched lines (28, 52, 64) running along the two rows (14a, 14b). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 1 , characterized in that the cut lines (28, 52, 64) run between two opposing, central receiving recesses (16b, 16e) of the two rows (14a, 14b). Bottle carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between two opposing, central receiving recesses (16b, 16e) of the two rows (14a, 14b) and the respective following receiving recesses (16a, 16c, 16d, 16f) of the two Rows (14a, 14b) each have at least one fold line (32a-32c, 54a-54c, 66a-66c) running transversely to the rows (14a, 14b). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 3 , characterized in that three fold lines (32a-32c, 54a-54c, 66a-66c) each run transversely to the rows (14a, 14b) between the central and the respective following receiving recesses (16a-16f). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 4 , characterized in that the cut lines (28, 52, 64) end at the two middle fold lines (32b, 54b, 66b). Bottle carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cut lines (28, 52, 64) run away from one another at the ends. Bottle carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the punched lines (28, 52, 64) run at the end to a central receiving recess (16b, 16e) of the respectively closer row (14a, 14b). Bottle carrier (10) according to one of the Claims 1 to 7th , characterized in that the support element (46; 58) is multilayered, in particular two-layered, at least in the area of the two rows (14a, 14b) of receiving recesses (16a-16f). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 8 , characterized in that the support element (58) has a lateral reinforcement section (60) for each row (14a, 14b) of receiving recesses (16a-16f). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 9 , characterized in that the two lateral reinforcement sections (60) and a cover section (23) of the support element (58) are integrally formed with one another, and that the two lateral reinforcement sections (60) are each folded under the cover section (23). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 8 , characterized in that the support element (46) has a common reinforcement section (48) for both rows (14a, 14b) of receiving recesses (16a-16f). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 11 , characterized in that the common reinforcement section (48) and a cover section (23) of the support element (46) are formed integrally with one another, and that the common reinforcement section (48) is folded under the cover section (23). Bottle carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier element (12; 46; 58) has a reinforcing element (38a-38d) in the region of the handle section (30). Bottle carrier (10) Claim 13 , characterized in that the reinforcing element (38a-38d) is formed with a paper strip, in particular folded lengthwise. Bottle carrier (10) according to one of the Claims 1 to 7th , characterized in that the support element (12) has a single layer. Bottle carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier element (12; 46; 58)) on the receiving recesses (16a-16f) each have a perforation line running from the receiving recess (16a-16f) to a free edge of the carrier element (24; 24a, 24b). Blank (13; 44; 56) made of cellulose-containing flat material for producing a support element (12; 46; 58) for a bottle carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims. Carrying system (72) having - a bottle carrier (10) according to one of the Claims 1 to 16 and - a plurality of similar bottles (74), a distance (35) of the receiving recesses (16a-16f) measured along the rows (14a, 14b) in a flat state of the support element (12; 46; 58) is larger than a maximum diameter (82) of the bottles (74). Carrying system (72) Claim 18 , further comprising a fixing strap (84) for grasping around the bottles (74), preferably the fixing strap (84) being made of a cellulose-containing flat material, in particular cardboard or paper. Carrying system (72) Claim 19 wherein one of the bottles (74) is held in each of the receiving recesses (16a-16f) of the bottle carrier (10), and the fixing strap (84) encompasses the entirety of the bottles (74) at a distance from the bottle carrier (10). Method for producing a support system (72) according to one of the Claims 18 to 20th , with the steps of a) arranging (100) the bottles (74) in two rows, wherein the bottles (74) are spaced apart from one another along the rows, b) placing (102) the bottle carrier (10) in a flat state, so that the bottles (74) are received in the receiving recesses (16a-16f), c) bringing the bottles (74) closer together and protruding (106) the grip section (30) over a cover section (23) of the support element (12; 46) ; 58) of the bottle carrier (10). Method for producing a carrier system (72) having a bottle carrier (10) according to FIG Claim 4 and a plurality of similar bottles (74), with the steps A) arranging (200) the bottles (74) in two rows, wherein the bottles (74) touch along the rows, B) unfolding (202) the bottle carrier (10 ) along the fold lines (32a-32c, 54a-54c, 66a-66c) between the middle and the following receiving recesses (16a-16f), C) placing (204) the bottle carrier (10) on the bottles (74) so that the bottles (74) are received in the receiving recesses (16a-16f).

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