DE202016104330U1 - Packaging unit with at least two articles preferably formed by beverage containers - Google Patents

Abstract

Packaging unit (1), comprising - at least two preferably by beverage containers (5) formed article (4) and - at least one handling element (7) having a carrying handle (15), and over which the at least two preferably by beverage containers (5) formed Article (4) are mechanically coupled to each other, characterized in that the at least one handling element (7) at least in the region of a certain portion of its outer circumferential surface (16) at least one functional portion (19) is formed, which at least one functional portion (19) consumer information (20) optically provides and / or which at least one functional portion (19) for applying optical consumer information (20) is prepared.

Description

The present invention relates to a packaging unit with at least two articles, preferably formed by beverage containers, having the features of independent claim 1.

From the prior art such packaging units are already known, which may for example consist of a plurality of beverage containers, which are summarized by suitable mechanical couplings to a respective container.

Such a packaging unit discloses, for example, the WO 2011/045440 A1 , This known packaging unit has a plurality of beverage containers, which are designed as PET bottles. The PET bottles are held together by strapping. To carry the container, designed as a loop handle is provided, which is fixed by means of adhesive connection to beverage containers of the container. To apply the strapping complex processes are often necessary. In addition, there may be a need in practice to provide additional information to a consumer. The strapping of a container according to the WO document is only limited suitable for this purpose.

Another packaging unit or another container describes the EP 2 258 625 A2 , The disclosed container comprises a plurality of bottles, each having connecting elements, via which connecting elements the bottles are positively engaged with each other. About the fasteners individual bottles are put together. Here, a container is formed, in which individual bottles can hold together solely due to a formed between the bottles shot form. It would be desirable packaging units in which the coupling of individual containers is not closely related to the geometry. Further, containers would be desirable in which additional information can be made available to a consumer in a simple manner.

In addition, the reveals EP 2 112 089 A1 a packaging unit comprising a plurality of beverage containers. The beverage containers are held together by shrink wrap. The shrink film is previously applied to the respective beverage containers. Subsequently, the beverage containers along with the shrink film pass through a shrink tunnel, wherein the thermoplastic shrink film is shrunk by thermal energy drinks on containers and a container from the beverage containers is created. Such application of shrink film is energy consuming in practice.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a generic packaging unit which at least partially avoids the disadvantages mentioned above. The packaging unit should also have a simple structure and can be produced inexpensively and with reduced energy consumption.

The above objects are achieved by a packaging unit comprising the features in the protection claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments are described by the subclaims.

The invention relates to a packaging unit with at least two articles preferably formed by beverage containers. The articles may be formed, for example, by PET bottles or cans.

Furthermore, the packaging unit comprises at least one handling element, which has a carrying handle and via which the at least two articles, preferably formed by beverage containers, are mechanically coupled to one another. For example, the at least two articles can be fixed to the at least one handling element via a respective adhesive bond.

It is provided that the at least one handling element, at least in the region of a specific portion of its outer circumferential surface, forms at least one functional section which optically provides at least one functional section with consumer information and / or which at least one functional section is prepared for applying optical consumer information. The optical consumer information can be formed, for example, by means of visual notices relating to the at least two articles by advertising or further information.

In preferred embodiments it can be provided that the at least two articles are formed by beverage containers, wherein the at least one handling element for mechanical coupling acts on a respective neck region and / or lid of the at least two articles formed by beverage containers.

Furthermore, it may be that the at least one handling element leaves lateral container lateral surfaces of the at least two articles formed by beverage containers accessible, at least in some areas. This may be due to Beverage containers applied labels remain recognizable.

It is also conceivable that the at least one handling element is designed to be flat or substantially planar on its upper outer circumferential surface. In this case, the functional section may be formed on the upper outer lateral surface, which functional section optically provides consumer information and / or which functional section is prepared for applying optical consumer information.

Also, the at least one handling element may have a lower outer circumferential surface, which is flat or substantially planar. The lower outer circumferential surface and the upper outer lateral surface of the at least one handling element may be oriented parallel to one another.

In addition, the carrying handle of the at least one handling element can be formed by two adjacent oblong holes, preferably oriented parallel to one another, which completely penetrate the at least one handling element.

In practice, moreover, embodiments in which the at least one handling element is at least partially and preferably completely formed by cardboard and / or cardboard have proven successful. Such embodiments are characterized by a cost-effective production and by a recyclability of at least one at least partially formed by cardboard and / or cardboard handling element.

It is also conceivable that the at least one handling element comprises two layers formed by cardboard and / or cardboard, which are preferably spaced apart from one another by means of an interposed corrugated and / or honeycomb board. It may be the case here that the at least two articles are formed by beverage containers, the lower of the two layers having a plurality of preferably radially star-shaped holding elements positioned around the longitudinal axis of the respective beverage container, which holding elements engage a neck ring of a respective associated beverage container.

It is also conceivable that the at least two articles are formed by beverage containers, wherein the upper of the two layers has recesses in which a respective lid of the at least two articles formed by beverage containers is received in a form-fitting manner. In order to form the packaging unit in a particularly stable manner, embodiments have also proven successful, in which the recesses of the upper of the two layers are each provided with reinforcements or passages.

Furthermore, the at least two articles can be fixed on a respective upper side or, if appropriate, via their cover via an adhesive connection on the at least one handling element. A strength of the respective adhesive bond may be formed such that the at least two articles are manually and non-destructively separable from at least one handling element.

It is also conceivable that the at least one handling element has at least two wings, which together form the carrying handle of the at least one handling element. The at least two wings can each be completely penetrated by a slot, wherein the slots of the at least two wings or the at least two movable wings together form the carrying handle of the at least one handling element.

Embodiments have also proved useful in which the at least two vanes can be transferred to one another in a first relative position, in which the at least two vanes rest against one another and cooperate with one another for providing the carrying handle of the at least one handling element. Furthermore, the at least two vanes can be transferred to one another in a second relative position, in which the at least two vanes are in surface contact with a lateral surface of the at least two articles.

In addition, it may be that the at least two wings cover the at least one functional section when the first relative position is assumed. Furthermore, the at least one functional section can be exposed when the second relative position of the at least two wings is assumed.

Also, at least one further functional section can be provided, which at least one further functional section is exposed when the first relative position of the at least two wings is occupied and concealed when the second relative position is assumed.

In practice, it may also be that the at least two articles have a polygonal cross-section. The at least one handling element can in this case be positioned between lateral lateral surfaces of the at least two articles. The at least two articles can be fixed by means of a respective adhesive bond over their respective lateral surface on at least one handling element.

In addition, embodiments have proven useful in which the carrying handle is provided with a reinforcement. As previously mentioned, the carrying handle can be provided by two elongated holes. The two or the two slots can be provided here each with a gain.

It may also be that a respective one of the at least two articles and the at least one handling element jointly form a respective bayonet closure. In embodiments of this type, the at least two articles can be fixed in a simple manner to the at least one handling element and, if appropriate, removed from the at least one handling element.

Furthermore, it may be that the at least one handling element is at least partially formed by plastic. In such embodiments, it may be that the carrying handle is made in one piece with the at least one at least partially formed by plastic handling element.

In addition, the at least one handling element can provide a plurality of receptacles on an upper side, which receptacles are designed corresponding to container bottoms of a further packaging unit.

In the following, embodiments of the invention and their advantages with reference to the accompanying figures will be explained in more detail. The proportions of the individual elements to one another in the figures do not always correspond to the actual size ratios, since some shapes are simplified and other shapes are shown enlarged in relation to other elements for better illustration.

1 shows a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

2 shows a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

3 shows a schematic perspective view of a third embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

4 shows a schematic perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

5 shows a schematic perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

6 shows a schematic perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

7 shows a schematic perspective view of a seventh embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

8th shows a schematic perspective view of an eighth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

9 shows a schematic perspective view of a handling element, as may be provided for various embodiments of a packaging unit according to the invention.

10 shows a schematic view of another handling element, as may be provided for various embodiments of a packaging unit according to the invention.

11 shows a schematic detail view of the handling element of the embodiment of a packaging unit 6 ,

12 shows a schematic perspective view of a ninth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention.

For the same or equivalent elements of the invention are in the 1 to 12 in each case identical reference numerals used. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, only reference symbols are shown in the individual figures, which are required for the description of the respective figure. The illustrated embodiments are merely examples of how the invention may be configured and are not an exhaustive limitation.

The schematic perspective view of 1 shows a first embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 , which as a container 3 is trained. The packaging unit 1 or the container 3 covers in the present case six articles 4 or beverage containers 5 , The beverage containers 5 each have a lid 6 , About the respective lid 6 are the beverage containers 5 by means of a respective adhesive connection to a common handling element 7 fixed, which common handling element 7 the beverage containers 5 mechanically coupled to each other.

The handling element 7 comprises two parallel slots 13 which the handling element 7 completely penetrate. The long holes 13 form a carrying handle 15 for the packaging unit 1 or for the container 3 out. An upper outer circumferential surface 16 respectively. an upper side of the handling element 7 is in the embodiment 1 as a functional section 19 trained on which in 1 Consumer information not shown 20 (see. 3 ) can be applied. The consumer information 20 For example, they may be designed as advertisements or pointers, which one in the beverage containers 5 concern recorded product. It is also conceivable that on a lower side or outer circumferential surface of the handling element 7 further consumer information is positioned.

The handling element 7 can in 1 be formed by plastic or cardboard or as a box. 1 also reveals that the upper side or outer circumferential surface 16 of the handling element 7 plan is formed. This allows multiple packaging units 1 or container 3 according to the embodiment 1 stacked on top of each other. Furthermore, container lateral surfaces of the beverage containers remain 5 accessible, so that possibly one on the beverage containers 5 applied label can be detected.

The between the beverage containers 5 or the lids 6 and the handling element 7 trained adhesive bond is in this case such that the beverage containers 5 individually, manually and non-destructively from the handling element 7 can be separated. The packaging unit 1 or the container 3 thus provides a way to provide additional information to a consumer. Next is the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 through a simple structure.

The 2 shows a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 , According to the embodiment of 1 owns the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 of the embodiment 2 six articles 4 which by beverage containers 5 are formed.

Also is a handling element 7 to recognize which the article 4 or beverage containers 5 mechanically coupled to each other. The handling element 7 includes a lower layer 32 and an upper layer 30 , The lower layer 32 and the upper layer 30 are by means of an intermediate corrugated board 21 spaced apart and oriented parallel to each other. The lower layer 32 , the upper layer 30 and the corrugated board 21 be from two adjacent slots 13 completely permeated, which oblong holes 13 a carrying handle 15 form.

An upper side or outer circumferential surface 16 as part of the handling element 7 provided upper layer 30 is as a functional section 19 trained and for applying optical consumer information 20 (see. 3 ) educated. In the upper layer 30 are the lids 6 the beverage containers 5 positively received, so that the packaging unit 1 or the container has a high stability. The lower layer 32 provides for each of the beverage containers 5 a variety of in 2 unrecognizable holding elements 23 (see. 10 ), which are star-shaped around the longitudinal axis of the respective beverage container 5 are positioned and a neck ring of a respective beverage container 5 to grab. An axial movement of the beverage containers 5 will when carrying the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 thereby prevented.

The 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a third embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 , which continue as a container 3 is trained. According to the previous embodiments 1 and 2 has the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 of the embodiment 3 over six articles 4 which by beverage containers 5 are formed. The articles 4 or beverage containers 5 be over the handling element 7 mechanically coupled to each other. These are the articles 4 or beverage containers 5 over her lid 6 with the handling element 7 bonded.

The handling element 7 has two wings 34 and 36 , which each have a slot 13 form. The wings 34 and 36 can start from the position 3 be pivoted so that the slots 13 aligned with each other and together a carrying handle 15 for the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 provide.

In addition, the wings can 34 and 36 in the 3 represented assume further relative position. The handling element 7 has two functional sections 19 each with a consumer information 20 , The two or two functional sections 19 are at the relative position of the wings 34 and 36 to 3 exposed and in the previously mentioned further relative position, in which the slots 13 a carrying handle 15 deploy over the wings 34 and 36 covered.

The 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 , The two wings 34 and 36 are according to the embodiment of 3 also with the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 out 4 educated. So are the wings 34 and 36 in a relative position, in which the functional sections 19 or the consumer information 20 are exposed.

Furthermore, the handling element comprises 7 an upper layer 30 and a lower layer 32 , The upper layer 30 and the lower layer 32 are oriented parallel to each other and over an intermediate corrugated board 21 spaced apart. The lids 6 the beverage containers 5 are form-fitting by the handling element 7 or through openings 54 of the handling element 7 added. A respective neck ring of beverage containers 5 becomes by star-shaped around the respective neck ring positioned holding elements 23 (see. 11 ).

The 5 shows a schematic perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 , The broad side surfaces of the handling element 7 own in the embodiment of 5 a vertical orientation. Next it can be seen that the articles 4 or beverage containers 5 have a polygonal cross-section. About their respective container lateral surface are the beverage containers 5 flat on the handling element 7 and are by means of an adhesive bond on the handling element 7 fixed. In 5 is two rows, each with three beverage containers 5 on opposite sides of the handling element 7 , digit 19 refers to a functional section 19 which is for receiving optical consumer information 20 (see. 4 ) is prepared. A carrying handle 15 is through a single slot 13 provided, which the handling element 7 completely penetrates.

The 6 shows a schematic perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 , The packaging unit 1 or the container 3 includes six articles 4 which by beverage containers 5 are formed. The embodiment of the handling element 7 is in a synopsis of the 6 and 11 clear. So has the handling element 7 for every article 4 or for each beverage container 5 the packaging unit 1 an opening 54 , In the openings 54 dip the lids 6 the item 4 or beverage containers 5 and are held here form-fitting. The openings 54 are each with reinforcements 60 provided which reinforcements 60 circular along the respective opening 54 extend.

Taking into account 11 is there to recognize that the handling element 7 in the middle a slot 52 formed. The wings 34 and 36 of the handling element 7 are starting from the position 11 panned and through the slot 52 Run until the slots 13 are aligned with each other and a carrying handle 15 form. Also the long holes 13 own reinforcements 61 , so that the carrying handle 15 the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 characterized by a high stability. As 6 shows are a bottom layer 32 and an upper layer 30 after alignment of the slots 13 spaced apart. 11 also indicates that the handling element 7 retaining elements 23 includes the star-shaped around a longitudinal axis of the respective beverage container 5 are positioned and grab a neck ring. digit 19 refers to 6 to a functional section, which for receiving optical consumer information 20 (see. 3 ) is prepared.

The 7 shows a schematic perspective view of a seventh embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 , The packaging unit 1 or the container 3 includes six articles 4 which by beverage containers 5 trained and over the handling element 7 mechanically coupled to each other. A lid 6 a respective beverage container 5 and the handling element 7 form here for mechanical coupling a respective bayonet lock. The handling element 7 is formed by plastic. Two long holes 13 are in the trained by plastic handling element 7 brought in. Between the oblong holes 13 is a carrying handle 15 positioned. The handling element 7 is also with the carrying handle 15 integrally formed. On an upper side has the handling element 7 several shots 40 , which correspond to floors or fuselage areas of beverage containers 5 another packaging unit 1 are formed. This allows multiple packaging units 1 or container 3 according to the embodiment 7 be stably stacked on each other.

The 8th shows a schematic perspective view of an eighth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 , which present six articles 4 or six beverage containers 5 includes. The articles 4 or beverage containers 5 are still on the handling element 7 mechanically coupled to each other. From the embodiment 3 the embodiment differs 8th by an alternative coupling of the beverage containers 5 to the handling element 7 , In 3 are the beverage containers 5 , as previously mentioned, by means of an adhesive bond on the handling element 7 held. On the other hand form the handling element 7 and a respective lid 6 the beverage containers 5 in 8th a bayonet lock.

By a rotation of a respective beverage container 5 around its longitudinal axis, the bayonet lock and solved the respective beverage container 5 following from the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 be removed without the handling element 7 this is damaged.

The 9 shows a schematic perspective view of a handling element 7 as is the case for various embodiments of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 can be provided. The handling element 7 is formed by plastic, has a carrying handle 15 and several shots 40 in which beverage containers 5 another packaging unit 1 or another container 3 can be positioned. In addition, leaves 9 proportionally recognize a respective bayonet closure, with the help of which the beverage containers 5 on the handling element 7 can be fixed. The handling element 7 is together with the carrying handle 15 integrally formed.

The 10 shows a schematic view of a handling element 7 as is the case for various embodiments of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 can be provided. The handling element 7 includes several retaining elements already described 23 , which a respective neck ring of beverage containers 5 to grab. Next two wings 34 and 36 which pivoted and through the slot 52 can be guided until their slots 13 are positioned in alignment and a carrying handle 15 form. Compared to the embodiment 11 missing at the handling element 7 out 10 the reinforcements 60 and 61 , If the respective on the handling element 7 to be held article 4 can not possess large mass, can on reinforcements 60 and 61 to 11 be omitted, the packaging unit 1 or the container 3 can be produced inexpensively and still has a high stability.

The 12 shows a schematic perspective view of a ninth embodiment of a packaging unit according to the invention 1 or a container 3 , The packaging unit 1 or the container 3 includes a handling element 7 , whose broadside surfaces are oriented vertically. Over several star-shaped positioned holding elements 23 can article 4 or beverage containers 5 be grasped. A longitudinal axis of the beverage containers 5 is oriented horizontally. A single slot 13 in the handling element 7 forms a carrying handle 15 out. digit 19 further refers to a functional section for receiving optical consumer information 20 (see. 3 ) is prepared.

The invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications or changes may be made to the invention without departing from the scope of the following claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 Packaging Unit

3

 container

4

 items

5

 beverage container

6

 cover

7

 handling element

13

 Long hole

15

 handle

16

 Outer casing surface

19

 function section

20

 consumer information

21

 corrugated cardboard

23

 retaining element

30

 Upper layer

32

 Lower class

34

 wing

36

 wing

40

 admission

52

 slot

54

 opening

60

 Reinforcement (opening)

61

 Reinforcement (slot)

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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

Cited patent literature

• WO 2011/045440 A1 [0003]
• EP 2258625 A2 [0004]
• EP 2112089 A1 [0005]

Claims (26)

Packaging Unit ( 1 ), comprising - at least two preferably by beverage containers ( 5 ) trained articles ( 4 ) and - at least one handling element ( 7 ), which has a carrying handle ( 15 ), and via which the at least two preferably by beverage containers ( 5 ) trained articles ( 4 ) are mechanically coupled to one another, characterized in that the at least one handling element ( 7 ) at least in the region of a specific part of its outer circumferential surface ( 16 ) at least one functional section ( 19 ), which has at least one functional section ( 19 ) Consumer information ( 20 ) optically and / or which at least one functional section ( 19 ) for applying optical consumer information ( 20 ) is prepared. Packaging unit according to claim 1, wherein the at least two articles ( 4 ) through beverage containers ( 5 ), wherein the at least one handling element ( 7 ) for mechanical coupling to a respective neck area and / or lid ( 6 ) of the at least two by beverage containers ( 5 ) trained articles ( 4 ) attacks. Packaging unit according to claim 2, in which the at least one handling element ( 7 ) lateral container lateral surfaces of the at least two by beverage containers ( 5 ) trained articles ( 4 ) at least partially accessible. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one handling element ( 7 ) on its upper outer surface ( 16 ) is plan or substantially plan formed and on its upper outer surface ( 16 ) the at least one functional section ( 19 ) is formed, which at least one functional section ( 19 ) optical consumer information ( 20 ) optically and / or which at least one functional section ( 19 ) for applying optical consumer information ( 20 ) is prepared. Packaging unit according to Claim 4, in which the at least one handling element ( 7 ) has a lower outer circumferential surface, which is flat or substantially planar, wherein the lower outer lateral surface and the upper outer lateral surface ( 16 ) of the at least one handling element ( 7 ) are oriented parallel to each other. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the carrying handle ( 15 ) of the at least one handling element ( 7 ) by two adjacent and preferably parallel to each other oriented slots ( 13 ) is formed, which the at least one handling element ( 7 ) completely penetrate. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one handling element ( 7 ) is at least partially and preferably completely formed by cardboard and / or cardboard. Packaging unit according to Claim 7, in which the at least one handling element ( 7 ) two layers formed by cardboard and / or cardboard ( 30 . 32 ), preferably by means of an intermediate corrugated and / or honeycomb board ( 21 ) are spaced from each other. Packaging unit according to claim 8, wherein the at least two articles ( 4 ) through beverage containers ( 5 ), the lower ( 32 ) of the two layers ( 32 . 34 ) several preferably star-shaped around the longitudinal axis of the respective beverage container ( 5 ) positioned holding elements ( 23 ), which holding elements ( 23 ) a neck ring of a respective associated beverage container ( 5 ) to grab. Packaging unit according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the at least two articles ( 4 ) each by beverage containers ( 5 ) are formed, wherein the upper ( 30 ) of the two layers ( 30 . 32 ) Has recesses in which a respective cover ( 6 ) of the at least two by beverage containers ( 5 ) trained articles ( 4 ) is received positively. Packaging unit according to claim 10, in which the recesses of the upper ( 30 ) of the two layers ( 30 . 32 ) each with reinforcements ( 60 ) are provided. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 11, in which the at least two articles ( 4 ) on a respective upper side via an adhesive connection on at least one handling element ( 7 ) are fixed. Packaging unit according to claim 12, wherein a thickness of the respective adhesive bond is formed such that the at least two articles ( 4 ) manually and non-destructively from the at least one handling element ( 7 ) are separable. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the at least one handling element ( 7 ) at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ), which together the carrying handle ( 15 ) of the at least one handling element ( 7 ) train. Packaging unit according to claim 14, wherein the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) each from a slot ( 13 ) are completely penetrated, wherein the oblong holes ( 13 ) the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) together the carrying handle ( 15 ) of the at least one handling element ( 7 ) train. Packaging unit according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) in a first relative position to each other can be transferred, in which the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) abut each other and for providing the carrying handle ( 15 ) of the at least one handling element ( 7 ) and in which the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) can be converted into a second relative position to each other, in which the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) suspended with a lateral surface of the at least two articles ( 4 ) are in surface contact. Packaging unit according to claim 16, wherein the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) with the first relative position assumed, the at least one functional section ( 19 ) and wherein the at least one functional section ( 19 ) at occupied second relative position of the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) is exposed. Packaging unit according to Claim 17, in which at least one further functional section ( 19 ) is provided, which at least one further functional section ( 19 ) when the first relative position of the at least two wings ( 34 . 36 ) is uncovered and obscured when occupying the second relative position. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 18, in which the at least two articles ( 4 ) have a polygonal cross section and wherein the at least one handling element ( 7 ) between lateral lateral surfaces of the at least two articles ( 4 ) is positioned. Packaging unit according to claim 19, in which the at least two articles ( 4 ) by means of a respective adhesive bond over its respective lateral surface on at least one handling element ( 7 ) are fixed. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the carrying handle ( 15 ) with a reinforcement ( 61 ) is provided. A packaging unit according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein a respective one of the at least two articles ( 4 ) and the at least one handling element ( 7 ) together form a respective bayonet closure. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the at least one handling element ( 7 ) is at least partially formed by plastic. Packaging unit according to Claim 23, in which the carrying handle ( 15 ) in one piece with the at least one at least partially formed by plastic handling element ( 7 ) is made. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the at least one handling element ( 7 ) on a top side several shots ( 40 ), which are formed corresponding to container bottoms of another packaging unit. Packaging unit according to one of claims 1 to 25, which as a container ( 3 ) with at least two via the at least one handling element ( 7 ) mechanically coupled and as beverage containers ( 5 ) trained articles ( 4 ) is configured.

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