DE202018004808U1 - Blank for packaging - Google Patents

Abstract

A blank (1) for packaging, the blank (1) comprising a first network (11) of polygonal units (2), wherein sides of the polygonal units (2) are partially formed by cuts (3) through the blank (1) and wherein one end (4) of each side of each polygonal unit (2) is connected to an adjacent end of one side of another polygonal unit such that each side of each polygonal unit (2) is connected to another polygonal unit.

Description

TERRITORY

The present invention relates to a blank for packaging.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a packaging product.

BACKGROUND

It is very common to position a product in a container, for example in a cardboard box. Typically, products are positioned in such a box for storing and / or transporting the product. In some cases it may be necessary to position the product in the box at a particular location, for example to avoid movement of the product in the box for safety reasons. In other cases, it is necessary to position the product in the box at a particular location to present the product in an appealing manner when the box is opened, for example, when the product in the box is a present.

There are several support structures or inserts known which can be used in a container to serve as a bed or rest for an article or product. For example, the document discloses US 7549537 B2 a stereoscopic inner spacer made of paper materials. The stereoscopic inner spacer is formed by kinking and folding. The stereoscopic inner spacer may be inserted into a packaging carton to provide dividers for supporting and holding articles in the packaging carton, thereby preventing the articles from being damaged by impact or mutual collision.

The document US 2015/0008147 A1 further discloses a packaging box containing a box and a post received in the box. The support includes an upper blank, a lower blank opposite the upper blank and a side panel interconnecting the upper blank and the lower blank. The upper blank defines a hole and forms four bounding blanks which are connected to the upper blank and resist the lower blank. The limiting blanks and the lower blank together form a receiving chamber.

In view of the above, it would be advantageous to provide a blank for a packaging product in which an article is supported by and held by the blank when the blank is inserted into a container. In addition, some specific embodiments of the present invention should prevent the article from moving within the container.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is defined by the features of the independent claims. Some specific embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a blank for packaging, the blank comprising a first network of polygonal units, wherein sides of the polygonal units are partially formed by cuts through the blank, and wherein one end of each side of each polygonal unit with an adjacent one End of a side of another polygonal unit is connected, such that each side of each polygonal unit is connected to another polygonal unit.

• • die Seiten der polygonalen Einheiten werden teilweise durch Schnitte durch den Zuschnitt und teilweise durch Material des Zuschnitts gebildet
• • der Zuschnitt umfasst ferner äußere polygonale Einheiten
• • eine Seite jeder äußeren polygonalen Einheit ist vollständig durch Material des Zuschnitts gebildet
• • mindestens eine Seite der anderen Seiten jeder äußeren polygonalen Einheit wird teilweise durch Schnitte durch den Zuschnitt und teilweise durch Material des Zuschnitts gebildet
• • mindestens eine der anderen Seiten jeder äußeren polygonalen Einheit ist mit einem benachbarten Ende einer Seite einer polygonalen Einheit verbunden
• • die äußeren polygonalen Einheiten sind mit einem Rahmen verbunden
• • das erste Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten ist über die äußeren polygonalen Einheiten mit dem Rahmen verbunden
• • das erste Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten, die äußeren polygonalen Einheiten und der Rahmen sind aus dem gleichen Material hergestellt
• • die äußeren polygonalen Einheiten bilden einen Umfang des ersten Netzwerks polygonaler Einheiten
• • eine Grundfläche jeder polygonalen Einheit ist dreieckig, rechteckig, sechseckig oder achteckig
• • der Zuschnitt besteht aus Karton, Pappe, Papier oder Kunststoffmaterial
• • der Zuschnitt ist ein mehrschichtiges Kartonmaterial
• • das erste Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten ist derart konfiguriert, dass es als Bett oder Stütze für ein Produkt dient
• • der Zuschnitt umfasst ferner eine Faltlinie, das erste Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten auf einer ersten Seite der Faltlinie, und ein zweites Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten auf einer gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite der Faltlinie
• • der Zuschnitt ist konfiguriert, um an der Faltlinie gefaltet zu werden, derart, dass das erste Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten und das zweite Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten kongruent zueinander sind
• • das erste Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten und/oder das zweite Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten ist/sind konfiguriert, um sich mindestens teilweise aus einer zweidimensionalen Ebene zu bewegen, wenn ein Produkt auf dem ersten Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten angeordnet ist
• • das erste Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten und das zweite Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten sind konfiguriert, um als ein Bett für ein Produkt zu dienen, das zwischen dem ersten Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten und dem zweiten Netzwerk polygonaler Einheiten zu positionieren ist
• • der Zuschnitt ist konfiguriert, um in einen Behälter eingesetzt zu werden
• • der Zuschnitt umfasst mindestens eine faltbare Klappe
• • der Zuschnitt besteht aus Wellpappe mit einer Dicke im Bereich zwischen 0,5 mm bis 20 mm
• • der Zuschnitt besteht aus einem faltbaren Material, wie z. B. Wellpappe oder Pappe oder Karton
• • der Zuschnitt ist ein integraler Bestandteil eines Behälters
• • der Zuschnitt kann zu einem Behälter gefaltet werden

Various embodiments of the first aspect may include at least one feature from the following enumeration list:

• The sides of the polygonal units are formed in part by cuts through the blank and partly by material of the blank
• The blank further comprises outer polygonal units
• One side of each outer polygonal unit is completely formed by material of the blank
• At least one side of the other sides of each outer polygonal unit is formed in part by cuts through the blank and partly by material of the blank
• At least one of the other sides of each outer polygonal unit is connected to an adjacent end of one side of a polygonal unit
• • the outer polygonal units are connected to a frame
• • The first network of polygonal units is connected to the frame via the outer polygonal units
• • the first network of polygonal units, the outer polygonal units and the frame are made of the same material
• The outer polygonal units form a perimeter of the first network of polygonal units
• • A base of each polygonal unit is triangular, rectangular, hexagonal or octagonal
• • The blank is made of cardboard, cardboard, paper or plastic material
• • The blank is a multi-layer cardboard material
• • The first network of polygonal units is configured to serve as a bed or support for a product
• The blank further comprises a fold line, the first network of polygonal units on a first side of the fold line, and a second network of polygonal units on an opposite second side of the fold line
• The blank is configured to be folded at the fold line such that the first network of polygonal units and the second network of polygonal units are congruent to each other
• The first network of polygonal units and / or the second network of polygonal units is / are configured to at least partially move out of a two-dimensional plane when a product is located on the first network of polygonal units
• The first network of polygonal units and the second network of polygonal units are configured to serve as a bed for a product to be positioned between the first polygonal unit network and the second polygonal unit network
• • The blank is configured to be inserted into a container
• • The blank includes at least one foldable flap
• • The blank is made of corrugated cardboard with a thickness in the range of 0.5 mm to 20 mm
• • The blank is made of a foldable material, such. As corrugated cardboard or cardboard or cardboard
• • The blank is an integral part of a container
• • The blank can be folded into a container

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a packaging product comprising a container and a blank according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the blank is inserted into the container.

Significant advantages are obtained by certain embodiments of the present invention. A blank for a packaging product and a packaging product are provided. The blank may be used to provide a bed or support for an item or product. An item or product may be placed on a surface of a network of polygonal units of the blank. The blank is typically constructed to be placed in a container, e.g. As a box made of cardboard, to be laid.

The network of polygonal units may further serve as dampers in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. According to certain other embodiments of the present invention, an article or product may be positioned between a first network of polygonal units and a second network of polygonal units to prevent the article or product from moving within the container. It may be a blank or more than one blank positioned in a single container.

The present invention improves the safety of a product to be stored and / or transported in a package. The need to use bubble wrap or other similar packaging material may be eliminated by the present invention. In particular, when the product is sandwiched between a first network of polygonal units and a second network of polygonal units, damage to the product due to the structure of the polygonal unit's stretchable networks can be prevented. The polygonal unit pattern allows for convex bending or stretching of the networks while at least partially maintaining their rigidity.

Furthermore, the surface of the polygonal unit networks adapts to the shape of the product and keeps the product properly in position.

The present invention can be used for packaging various types of products. An adaptation of the dimensions of the foldable blank is not absolutely necessary. However, depending on the products to be packaged, networks of different lengths and widths as well as size and shape of the polygonal units can be made.

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• 1 shows a schematic plan view of a blank for packaging according to at least some embodiments of the present invention,
• 2 1 is a schematic plan view of another blank for packaging according to at least some embodiments of the present invention;
• 3 FIG. 12 is a schematic side view of another blank for packaging according to at least some embodiments of the present invention with a product positioned on the blank; and FIG
• 4 FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view of details of yet another blank for packaging according to at least some embodiments of the present invention.

EMBODIMENTS

In 1 is a schematic plan view of a blank 1 for packaging according to at least some embodiments of the present invention. The cut 1 includes a first network 11 polygonal units 2 , The sides of the polygonal units 2 are partly due to cuts 3 through the cut 1 educated. An end 4 every page of every polygonal unit 2 is further connected to an adjacent end of one side of another polygonal unit, such that each side of each polygonal unit 2 connected to another polygonal unit. The sides of the polygonal units 2 are partly through cuts through the blank 1 and partly by material of the blank 1 educated.

The cuts 3 through the cut 1 which the pages 3 the polygonal units 2 partially cut, for example, may have a length of 1 to 5 cm. The length of the remaining part of each side of the polygonal units 2 that is, through the material of the blank 1 formed part, for example, may have a length of 1 to 5 mm. In other words, the length of the cuts 3 through the cut 1 much larger than the length of the remaining part of the sides of the polygonal units 2 , The ratio may be, for example, 20: 1, 10: 1 or 5: 1.

The cut 1 also includes outer polygonal units 5 , The outer polygonal units 5 form a scope of the first network 11 polygonal units 2 , In other words, it's the first network 11 polygonal units 2 from outer polygonal units 5 surround. The outer polygonal units 5 connect the first network 11 polygonal units 2 to solid blank material. Solid blank means that there are no cuts in the material forming polygonal units. The solid blank material provides a so-called frame 8th for the first network 11 polygonal units 2 ready. The frame 8th and the first network 11 polygonal units 2 are over the outer polygonal units 5 connected with each other. One side of each outer polygonal unit 5 is completely made of material of the blank 1 formed, ie it is not a cut in the respective side of the outer polygonal unit 5 available. At least one side of the other sides of each outer polygonal unit 5 is also partly by cuts 3 through the cut 1 and partly by material of the blank 1 educated. Outer polygonal units 5 For example, typically located at one of the four corners typically have one side of a respective polygonal unit 5 partially through a cut 3 through the cut 1 and partly by material of the blank 1 is formed. Other outer polygonal units 5 can be two sides of a corresponding polygonal unit 5 partially, through cuts 3 through the cut 1 and partly by material of the blank 1 are formed. Each expressed polygonal unit 5 is usually on at least one side of each outer polygonal unit 5 with an adjacent end of one side of a polygonal unit 2 the first network 11 polygonal units 2 connected. The first network 11 polygonal units 2 , the outer polygonal units 5 and the frame 8th are typically made of the same material. Usually the cut is made 1 at least partially of cardboard, cardboard, paper or plastic material.

Typically, a footprint of each polygonal unit 2 triangular. The base of each polygonal unit 2 However, for example, it may also be rectangular, hexagonal or octagonal. In the case that the footprint of each polygonal unit 2 is triangular, is also the base of each outer polygonal unit 5 triangular. In other cases, the footprint of each outer polygonal unit 5 rectangular, hexagonal or octagonal.

The first network 11 polygonal units 2 is configured to serve as a bed or prop for an item or product. If a product is on top of the first network 11 polygonal units 2 can be placed, the first network 11 polygonal units 2 due to the structure of the first network 11 polygonal units 2 to change its shape at least locally from a substantially plan or plan shape to a three-dimensional shape. In other words, at least part of the polygonal units can be 2 the network of polygonal units 2 in a direction perpendicular to that of the blank 1 move formed level when on the surface 9 the polygonal units 2 a force is exercised. The force is typically exerted by the mass of the product on the first network 11 polygonal units 2 should be positioned. Within the first network of polygonal units 2 is the cut due to the structure of the pattern of the polygonal units 2 flexible or elastic. this will combined with 3 further illustrated and described.

The basis weight of the blank is typically more than 50 g / m ² , for example in the range between 100 g / m ² to 400 g / m ² . The blank may comprise one layer or more than one layer. Typically, the blank is a multi-layered cardboard material. The thickness of the blank may for example be in the range between 0.5 mm to 10 mm. The blank is typically made of corrugated cardboard.

In 2 is a schematic plan view of another blank 1 for packaging according to at least some embodiments of the present invention. The above in connection with 1 described features may also be present in the embodiment shown. In 2 is a first network 11 polygonal units 2 on a first page 7 a fold line 6 shown in the blank 1 is available. There is also a second network 12 polygonal units 2 on a second opposite side of the fold line 6 shown. The first network 11 polygonal units 2 and the second network 12 polygonal units 2 For example, they can be identical. The first network 11 polygonal units 2 and the second network 12 polygonal units 2 Both are over outer polygonal units 5 with a frame 8th connected as described above in connection with the in 1 shown first network 11 polygonal units 2 is described.

The cut 1 is configured to fold around the fold line 6 to be folded, so that the first network 11 and the second network 12 are congruent with each other. In other words, the first network 11 polygonal units 2 and the second network 12 polygonal units 2 by folding the blank 1 at the fold line 6 aligned with each other. Thus, / is the first network 11 polygonal units 2 and / or the second network 12 polygonal units 2 , typically both networks 11 . 12 polygonal units 2 configured to at least partially (locally) move out of a two-dimensional plane when a product is on the first network 11 polygonal units 2 is placed.

The product can work in both networks 11 . 12 polygonal units 2 be placed, for example, in the event that the mass of the product is relatively high, or the product may be between the first network 11 polygonal units 2 and the second network 12 polygonal units are placed. In the latter case, the product is between the first network 11 polygonal units 2 and the second network 12 polygonal units 2 embedded. Thus, only relatively small movements of the product can take place when the folded blank is placed in a container together with the bedded product and the container is transported. Thus, the need to use bubble wrap or other similar packaging material may be eliminated.

The cut 1 may further comprise at least one foldable flap. Typically, the blank includes a plurality of foldable flaps 7 , The flaps 7 are typically arranged in the circumferential direction, typically around the blank 1 , The foldable flaps 7 make sure that the cut 1 can be placed in the container in a certain position, for example in the middle of the container or at some other distance from the bottom or the lid of the container. In some cases, a packaging product comprises more than one blank 1 , It can, for example, several blanks 1 be arranged in a container. The at least one blank 1 is typically inserted into the container. However, the at least one blank may also be an integral part of the structure of the container. In other words, the blank can 1 be provided in such a form that from the blank 1 a container can be molded. For example, at least some of the valves may 7 projecting additional elements such that a first half of the container from the blank 1 on one side of the fold line 6 is formed and a second half of the blank 1 on the other side of the fold line 6 is formed. The halves of the container are over the fold line 6 connected with each other.

In 3 is a schematic side view of another blank 1 for packaging in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention, wherein a product 10 on the blank 1 is positioned. It can be seen that part of the blank 1 due to the mass of a product 10 that on a surface 9 the first network 11 arranged polygonal units, its shape has changed from a substantially planar shape to another shape. This may be due to the structure of the first network described above 11 polygonal units are achieved. If the product is on top of the first network 11 polygonal units, the first network changes 11 polygonal units its shape at least locally from a substantially plan or plan shape to a three-dimensional shape. At least some polygonal units of the first network 11 polygonal units move in a direction as indicated by the arrow A.

Consequently, the first network serves 11 polygonal units 2 as a bed or support for the product 10 , In addition, the first network 11 polygonal units serve as a kind of damper, if the product moves during transport in alternating directions, as indicated by the arrow B displayed, caused for example by vibrations.

In 4 is a schematic plan view of details of yet another blank 1 for packaging according to at least some embodiments of the present invention. The first network 11 polygonal units 2 is shown enlarged. Sides of the polygonal units 2 are partly due to cuts 3 through the cut 1 educated. An end 4 every page of every polygonal unit 2 is connected to an adjacent end of one side of another polygonal unit, such that each side of each polygonal unit 2 connected to another polygonal unit. The first network 11 polygonal units 2 is with outer polygonal units 5 connected. On one side of each outer polygonal unit 5 There is no cut at all. The defined cuts 3 that form a pattern can be made, for example, by punching a negative mold through the material of the blank. Thus, all cuts 3 be done at the same time. The negative mold may for example consist of metal.

It should be understood that the embodiments of the disclosed invention are not limited to the specific structures, procedures, or materials disclosed herein, but are extended to equivalents thereof, as will be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

Reference to an embodiment in this specification means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the term "in one embodiment" does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment at various points in this description. When referring to a numerical value using an expression such as approximately or substantially, the exact numerical value is also disclosed.

As used herein, a plurality of articles, features, compositional elements, and / or materials may be presented in a common list for simplicity. However, these lists should be interpreted as identifying each member of the list individually as a separate and unique member. Therefore, no single member of such a list should be considered the de facto equivalent of another member of the same list, solely for purposes of illustration in a common group without any indication to the contrary. In addition, various embodiments and examples of the present invention may be mentioned herein along with alternatives for the various components thereof. It should be understood that such embodiments, examples, and alternatives are not to be construed as defacto equivalents, but are to be considered as separate and autonomous illustrations of the present invention.

In addition, the described features, structures or characteristics may be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner. In the description, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of lengths, widths, shapes, etc., in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, no well-known structures, materials, or processes have been shown or described to avoid omitting manifestations of the invention.

While the above examples illustrate the principles of the present invention in one or more particular applications, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that numerous modifications in form, use and details of the implementation without the inventive skill, and without departing from the principles and To deviate concepts of the invention can be performed. Accordingly, it is not intended to limit the invention except as by the claims set forth below.

The verbs "include" and "include" are used in this document as open constraints that neither preclude nor require the presence of features not listed. The features listed in the dependent claims are mutually freely combinable, unless expressly stated otherwise. In addition, it should be understood that the use of "a" or "an" d. H. a singular form, in this writing does not exclude a variety.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

At least some embodiments of the present invention find industrial application in the packaging.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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surface

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LIST OF APPROACHES

patent literature

• US 7549537 B2
• US 2015/0008147 A1

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• US 7549537 B2 [0004, 0035]
• US 2015/0008147 A1 [0005, 0035]

Claims (22)

A blank (1) for packaging, the blank (1) comprising a first network (11) of polygonal units (2), wherein sides of the polygonal units (2) are partially formed by cuts (3) through the blank (1) and wherein one end (4) of each side of each polygonal unit (2) is connected to an adjacent end of one side of another polygonal unit such that each side of each polygonal unit (2) is connected to another polygonal unit. Cut (1) to Claim 1 in that the sides of the polygonal units (2) are partly formed by cuts through the blank (1) and partly by material of the blank (1). Cut (1) to Claim 1 or 2 wherein the blank (1) further comprises outer polygonal units (5). Cut (1) to Claim 3 wherein one side of each outer polygonal unit (5) is completely formed by material of the blank (1). Cut (1) to Claim 4 wherein at least one side of the other sides of each outer polygonal unit (5) is partially formed by cuts (3) through the blank (1) and partly by material of the blank (1). Cut (1) to Claim 5 wherein at least one of the other sides of each outer polygonal unit (5) is connected to an adjacent end of one side of a polygonal unit (2). Blank (1) according to one of Claims 3 to 6 , wherein the outer polygonal units (5) are connected to a frame (8). Cut (1) to Claim 7 in that the first network (11) of polygonal units (2) is connected to the frame (8) via the outer polygonal units (5). Cut (1) to Claim 7 or 8th in which the first network (11) is made of polygonal units (2), the outer polygonal units (5) and the frame are made of the same material. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 3 to 9 in that the outer polygonal units (5) form a circumference of the first network (11) of polygonal units (2). Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 10 wherein a base of each polygonal unit (2) is triangular. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 11 , wherein the blank (1) made of cardboard blank, paper or plastic is made. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 12 wherein the first network (11) of polygonal units (2) is configured to serve as a bed for a product. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 13 wherein the blank (1) comprises: - a folding line (6), - the first network (11) of polygonal units (2) on a first side (7) of the folding line (6), and - a second network (12) of polygonal ones Units (2) on an opposite second side (8) of the fold line (6). Cut (1) to Claim 14 wherein the blank (1) is configured to be folded at the fold line (6) such that the first network (11) of polygonal units (2) and the second network (12) of polygonal units (2) are congruent to one another. Cut (1) to Claim 14 or 15 wherein the first network (11) of polygonal units (2) and / or the second network (12) of polygonal units (2) is / are configured to move at least partially out of a two-dimensional plane when a product (10) is up the first network (11) of polygonal units (2) is arranged. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 14 to 16 , wherein the first network (11) of polygonal units (2) and the second network of polygonal units (2) are configured to serve as a bed for a product that is interposed between the first polygonal network (11) of polygonal units (2) and the second network of polygonal units (2) is to be arranged. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 17 wherein the blank (1) is configured to be inserted into a container. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 17 wherein the blank (1) is an integral part of a container. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 17 wherein the blank (1) can be folded into a container. Blank (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 20 wherein the blank (1) comprises at least one foldable flap (7). A packaging product comprising a container and a blank (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 19 , wherein the blank (1) is inserted into the container.

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