DE20320695U1 - Plastic product, in particular in the form of a bottle crate, comprises at least one handle with at least one surface provided with protruding graphic information - Google Patents

Abstract

The plastic product, in particular in the form of a bottle crate, comprises at least one handle (10) with surfaces (16, 18) of which at least one (16) is provided with graphic information (14) protruding at least 1 mm from this surface. An independent claim is also included for a tool for producing the proposed plastic product.

Description

technical area

The The invention relates to a plastic product, in particular a bottle crate, as well as a tool for manufacturing a plastic product.

Plastic products of any kind, such as containers, often serve that Transport and storage of mostly heavy objects. For this Such products usually have a reason one or more handles. Such a can on the handles Product seized and moved or carried. For such Handles it is due to the considerable weight of a plastic container, the one with goods filled is desirable a comfortable to wear to achieve and prevent the handle when carrying the container in the hand "cuts".

State of technology

From the EP 0 260 698 B2 is a handle for containers, especially for bottle crates, which is designed for convenient carrying with a plurality of closely spaced lamellae.

presentation the invention

The The invention has for its object a plastic product, in particular a bottle crate, in terms of the benefit to that Companies with whose products the plastic product is filled, to improve and maintain a comfortable fit. Furthermore should one for the production of such a suitable plastic product to disposal be put.

The solution this object is achieved on the one hand by that described in claim 1 Plastic product.

As a result, has a plastic product, in particular a bottle crate, at least a handle with surfaces on, which is preferably provided integrally on the product. Like without it can also be seen that the surfaces of the handle lie when lifting and carrying the plastic product at least partially on the inner surface of the Hand of the person carrying it. This is a comfortable fit achieved the measure of the invention, after which on at least one surface of the handle a raised graphic information, such as e.g. Letters, numbers, characters, logos or similar, from the surface at least protrudes a millimeter.

The Graphic information designed in this way leads to two things Benefits. With regard to lifting and carrying a plastic product, which is provided with the handle designed in this way a comfortable fit thereby achieved that the handle has a certain thickness, or a certain Volume, so that an unpleasant "cut" in the hand is avoided. In particular the result is the "voluminous", pleasant to grasp Impression of the handle while avoiding manufacturing Problems. During injection molding of plastic can namely massive areas of a plastic product are not without difficulties and / or special measures be formed. In the plastic product according to the invention results a handle that feels solid and therefore pleasant to the touch the prominent formation of the graphic information, for example a label. The hand is at least partially on the protruding one surfaces the graphic information so that the product is more pleasant Way can be worn. At the same time, through the graphic information through a variety of limited, protruding Areas, for example a large number of straight or curved webs for the formation of letters, numbers, signs, logos or the like, one completely massive training of the handle can be avoided. Consequently, the plastic product according to the invention comparatively easy to manufacture with the handle described. The advantageous difference to known, slightly above Inscriptions or logos of bottle crates that are also in the range of one Handle can be provided is that the graphical information has a height of at least one millimeter. This results in gripping and bear a clear distance from that surface which the graphic information is formed. Therefore lies in particular the inner surface one hand only on limited surface areas, namely the surfaces the protruding graphic information on what is an unpleasant, flat Avoids concerns that with the known, less prominent Labeling occurs. It should be mentioned that as a lower limit for the amount of graphic information also higher, preferably integer millimeter values come into consideration and as are essential to the invention, since they are each described Ensure benefits.

A second essential advantage, in particular for the company with whose products the plastic product, in particular a bottle crate, is filled, is that the graphical information protruding from a surface has no additional effort and is of benefit to the consumer, namely the pleasant wearing comfort, can be used for advertising purposes and the like. For example, the graphic information by the name, the lettering, the logo or the like of the company are formed, the products of which are included in the plastic product. Imprints such as "property of ..." are also conceivable. The plastic product according to the invention consequently combines a comfortable fit with the advantage of the manufacturer that additional advertising space can be used and / or at least partially save on printing with graphic information of the type mentioned.

preferred Developments of the plastic product according to the invention result itself from the further claims.

The from the surface The above graphic information can be designed as a "negative". In other words have to not those letters or characters that have a lettering, form a logo or the like as such protrude from the surface. Rather you can in the sense of a negative these letters or signs compared to the Environment reset be so the faces opposite in the area a (imaginary) surface, at the level of which the graphic information is positive, protrude. This also results in a pleasant contact surface for a load-bearing one Hand without the handle being completely solid is to be trained. This is further supported by the fact that the graphic information protruding from a certain level as a negative is limited by the graphic Information around a comparatively narrow edge formed above is. This measure does not necessarily have to be chosen become. Rather, the graphic information can be reset as positive in one by the way massive handle be present so that the negative of the Level of positive is formed above.

The Height to which the graphic information protrudes from the surrounding surface vary in at least one direction. For example, in Area of a lettering individual letters, for example on The beginning and end of the lettering have a lower height be than others. Of course can the height also vary within individual letters, and continuously, rounded or increasing or decreasing in any other way. Furthermore, the height the graphic information versus the immediate surrounding Surface, according to one Use position, also vary in the vertical direction. In the area graphical information that has a certain vertical dimension Has extension, can for example further down and / or higher up Areas with a lower height, and an increasing or decreasing height, be provided to a ergonomically adapted and pleasant to the touch and pleasant to the touch the inner surface one-handed surface contour the graphic information.

On the handle of the plastic product according to the invention, there may be further areas above in the area of the graphic information. In this case, in particular, it is preferred that the height of the graphic information formed above at least approximates the height of areas also protruding in the vicinity of the graphic information. This favors the effect according to the invention that a hand that grips the handle rests not only on the protruding areas in the vicinity of the graphic information, but also at least partially on the graphic information, which gives the feeling of a comparatively thick handle that is pleasant to the touch seize is. For example, the handle of a bottle crate, viewed in cross section, is usually comparatively thin and extends "slenderly" in the vertical direction. On the lower edge of the handle, i.e. directed towards the gripping opening, in order to achieve a comparatively wide contact surface for the hand on this lower edge, which "cuts" little, a largely horizontally extending strip or a web is formed which extends from the outer wall of the Box protrudes inside, for example. As mentioned, this creates a wide, comfortable fit on the lower edge of the handle. So that the handle also feels "thick" and comfortable, the graphic information according to the invention can be present above this bar. Here, according to the preferred embodiment, the desired effect is enhanced by the fact that the height of the graphical information at least approximately reaches the height of the described strip on the lower edge of the handle (protruding from the outside wall of the box, i.e. measured in the horizontal direction), and thus more comfortably by one hand Way can be enclosed. In this context, the above areas in the "environment" of the graphic information are understood to mean any above area within an environment of, for example, a few centimeters around the graphic information. The description according to which the height of the graphic information at least approximately reaches the height of the above areas in the surroundings is understood to mean any height at which the graphic information is at least partially touched when the handle is gripped. In experiments, a height of the graphic information of at least about 80% of the height of the surrounding areas has proven to be favorable. Of course, the graphic information can also protrude over the surrounding, protruding areas and thus leads all the more to a massive feeling. In particular, if the graphic information in the use position is formed below a bar or a corresponding web protruding from the upper edge of the handle, a smaller height of the graphic information may also be sufficient. In this case, areas projecting differently in the horizontal direction can also be taken into account on a handle that extends, for example, slenderly in the vertical direction. In a cross-sectional view of the handle, an imaginary line can be provided here, which extends, for example, from a point that protrudes the furthest to a point that protrudes the least. As long as the graphical information reaches at least the height of such a line in cross section, the graphical information becomes palpable for the inner surface of the hand when gripping and carrying on the handle, so that the pleasant, voluminous feel of the handle is produced. Provided that the graphical information at least "partially" approaches the height of the above, above areas, it is to be understood that the graphical information can have height variations and that it can be sufficient if only regions of the graphical information have the described height.

A further emphasizing the graphic information with a simultaneous Maintaining the comfortable fit results when the surface is on which the graphic information is formed in the area of graphic information and preferably also their environment is. In other words, a recessed area can be formed be, which thereby has a comparatively small wall thickness. Due to the above design of the graphic information, without problems due to a massive formation with a high wall thickness occur, the product with a "thick" and thus comfortable to wear become.

In In the case described last, it can be advantageous if the above Areas in the vicinity of the graphical information the height variations follow them at least in part. For example, additionally a pleasant visual impression if the level of the graphic Information in a horizontal direction, for example along a Lettering, changed, and a bar of this change in height designed towards the gripping space follows.

The solution the above object is further accomplished by the in claim 7 described tool, in particular injection molding tool, for production of a plastic product. This tool has a mold cavity with inner surfaces, in particular to form at least one handle. At least one of those Interior surfaces, the for the Training of the handle is provided with a graphic Information such as Letters, numbers, characters, logos or similar provided by the inner surface reset at least a millimeter is. This leaves themselves in an advantageous manner and avoiding manufacturing Problems due to extensive, massive areas an improved Form plastic product.

The preferred embodiments of the tool according to the invention correspond essentially to the preferred embodiments of the plastic product, being a matter of course for the tool, in the mold cavity the plastic product is created, the "negative shape" must be observed. Furthermore however, is a detailed description of the embodiments of the tool according to the invention not considered necessary.

Short description of the drawings

following is an exemplary embodiment shown in the figures the invention closer explained.

It demonstrate:

1 a perspective view of the handle of a plastic product according to the invention;

2 a side plan view of the in 1 shown handle; and

3 a top view of the in 1 and 2 shown handle.

Full Description of a preferred embodiment of the invention

In 1 is a perspective view of the handle 10 of a plastic product, for example a bottle crate, shown in the use position above a gripping space 12 located. On the handle shown 10 closes the gripping space on the side and usually 12 surrounding laterally, after surrounding, an outer wall of a bottle crate. When gripping the bottle crate, the hand is at least partially in the gripping space 12 introduced, and the handle 10 gripped so that the bottle crate can be lifted and carried. It should be noted that, according to the preferred embodiment, the side shown is the inside of the box. The graphic information 14 can, however, additionally or alternatively be provided on an outside.

As in the sectional view on the left edge of the 1 you can see the handle 10 in vertical Direction comparatively slim and with a certain wall thickness. The handle is rounded or arched on the lower and upper edge to create a comfortable fit in these areas. In the embodiment shown, the surface is 16 in the area of graphic information 14 , in the case shown in the form of a rectangle, opposite the remaining surface of the handle 18 reset. In the reset area 16 the graphic information is formed above. In the example shown, the amount of graphic information varies 14 in two directions. Such a height variation can, however, also be provided in only one direction, or can be omitted entirely. In the example shown, the height increases compared to the surface 16 roughly the two right "thirds" in the course of the letter "S", and a little on the left edge of the "y". Furthermore, the height on the right edge of the lettering "Systems GmbH" decreases in large areas of the letter "H". As a result, the height in the horizontal direction varies in the area of this lettering. It should be noted that according to this preferred embodiment the height of the at the bottom of the handle 10 trained bar 20 , based on the recessed surface 16 , also varies. This variation can be provided in any way. In the preferred embodiment shown, however, this follows the variation in height of the lettering, by using a bevel in the area of the letters "Sy" 22 an increase in height, and in the area of the letter "H" by a slope 24 the height is reduced. It goes without saying that the height variation can be designed without kinks, ie rounded, curved or curved, and also in other areas of the lettering or the bar 20 can be provided.

For the graphical information "ARCA" in the upper area, it can be seen that the height varies in the vertical direction, in that all the letters in the area of their upper "quarter" have such a slope 26 are provided that their height decreases upwards here. In 1 it can finally be seen that the graphic information in the form of the lettering 14 largely perpendicular to the surface 16 is formed above. Any other configurations are of course possible, for example an oblique protrusion or one facing the surface 16 broadening training possible.

The top view of 2 is on the handle 10 again the one with a rectangular shape in the case shown, in relation to the other surface 18 recessed surface 16 to recognize. On the lettering 14 those edges are shown that are given the slope 26 in the area of the upper "quarter" of the word "ARCA" and in the area of the letters "Sy" and "H". This also applies to the slopes 22 and 24 in the area below the lettering 14 provided bar 20 ,

In the view of 3 it is easy to see that the lettering 14 in the example shown about the level of the surface 18 from which the surface 16 is reset, protrudes. The bevel is shown again at the edge of the lettering. It is understood that the height of the lettering 14 along its length, i.e. according to 3 from left to right, could also vary, for example to achieve additional visual effects and / or to achieve a further ergonomic improvement, although the height is largely constant in the case shown. When gripping a plastic product with the handle shown 10 is preferably integrally formed, the fingers are usually in the gripping opening 12 (see. 1 ) and the handle shown is enclosed by hand. Since the example shown is the inside surface of a bottle crate on which the lettering is formed, the upper sides of the letters of the lettering rest on the palm of the hand. This makes the handle feel comparatively comfortable because it is "thick". At the same time, there is no uncomfortable feeling when one hand rests on a large surface, since the contact surface is interrupted by the gaps in the lettering. This also avoids manufacturing difficulties that can occur during the injection molding of thick, solid sections. In conclusion, the bottom bar 20 , as in the top view of 3 can be seen, the height variations of the lettering follows in the example shown. The height of the bar 20 , as well as others, opposite the surface 16 protruding areas in the vicinity of the lettering, but may vary in a different way than that of the lettering, or it can be provided the same.

Claims (12)

Plastic product, especially a bottle crate, with at least one handle ( 10 ) with surfaces ( 16 . 18 ), characterized in that at least one surface ( 16 ) a raised graphic information ( 14 ), such as letters, numbers, characters, logos or the like, which are from the surface ( 16 ) protrudes by at least one millimeter. Plastic product according to claim 1, characterized in that the graphic information is designed as a negative, and across from the level to which the positive is reset. Plastic product according to claim 1 or 2, there characterized in that the amount of graphic information ( 14 ) varies in at least one direction. Plastic product according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this in the environment of the graphic information ( 14 ) other above areas ( 18 . 20 ), and the graphic information ( 14 ) with regard to their height to at least one such further, protruding area ( 18 . 20 ) at least partially reached. Plastic product according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface ( 16 ) on which the graphic information ( 14 ) is related to surrounding areas ( 18 ) is reset. Plastic product according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the further, above areas ( 20 ) in the environment of the graphic information ( 14 ) whose height variation follows at least in part. Tool for manufacturing a plastic product, in particular a bottle crate, with a mold cavity with inner surfaces for Formation of at least one handle, characterized in that at least one inner surface with graphic information such as Letters, numbers, Signs, logos and the like, is provided by the inner surface at least reset a millimeter is. Tool according to claim 7, characterized in that the graphic information is reset as a negative, so that the graphic information as positive from the level to which the Reset negative is, protrudes. Tool according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the depth by which the graphical information is reset is varied in at least one direction. Tool according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that that the tool in the environment of graphic information further recessed Areas, and the graphical information regarding their Depth by which they set back is to the depth of at least one such further reset Range at least partially. Tool according to one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that that the area at which the graphic information is reset in the tool is formed, based on surrounding areas formed above is. Tool according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that that recessed areas in the environment of the graphic information its variation with regard to the depth by which these are set back is to follow, at least in part.