EP0264768B1 - Package, especially for cooking fat, cheese, etc. - Google Patents

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EP0264768B1
EP0264768B1 EP19870114890 EP87114890A EP0264768B1 EP 0264768 B1 EP0264768 B1 EP 0264768B1 EP 19870114890 EP19870114890 EP 19870114890 EP 87114890 A EP87114890 A EP 87114890A EP 0264768 B1 EP0264768 B1 EP 0264768B1
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Herbert Hahn
Hans Zettner
Horst Meyer
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/02—Wrapped articles enclosed in rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/14—Linings or internal coatings
    • B65D25/16—Loose, or loosely-attached, linings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/72—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
    • B65D85/76—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials for cheese

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  • the invention relates to a packaging for non-flowing food, in particular for edible fat, cheese or the like, with a deep-drawn container made of transparent plastic and a likewise deep-drawn lid made of plastic, the projecting edge of which has inwardly directed knobs.
  • US-A-2 750 294 a package is known which is intended as a mold for ready-cooked pudding.
  • the container is closed by a sealed film.
  • the deep-drawn container can be surrounded by a support container made of air-permeable material, into which the container has been deep-drawn.
  • This deep-drawn container sticks to the contents of the container and must be removed from it.
  • the invention has for its object to further develop a packaging of the type mentioned in such a way that repeated removal of the contents, tight reclosing and easy handling are possible without the transparent container coming into contact with the contents in order to clean them repeatedly Serve to achieve the visible contents.
  • the lid and the container have a substantially rectangular plan, that the lid has an outwardly projecting neck on two opposite sides of its edge and the knobs are provided on the other two sides of the projecting edge , and that the container is lined on the inside with a film-like structure which lies loosely in the container until the first removal of the filling material, which serves as a bell-shaped cover after removal of the film-like structure.
  • the packaging can be used further as a "butter dish" which visibly shows the filling material, the lid then serving as a base for the filling material and easy handling and tight reclosure being ensured by the knobs and approaches.
  • the film-like structure provided for lining the deep-drawn container is equipped at least at one point with a graspable tab, which is preferably led out between the deep-drawn container and the lid.
  • the removal of the film-like structure from the filling material is then very easy to handle; the flap can be folded in between the film-like structure and the deep-drawn container or can be brought out between the container and the lid.
  • FIG. 1 in FIG. 1 denotes a packaging which consists of a deep-drawn container 2 made of transparent plastic and a cover 3 which is also deep-drawn from plastic.
  • the transparent container 2 is lined on the inside with a film-like structure 4, which lies loosely in the container and can consist of different materials; it must be selected in accordance with the contents to be packed and can be printed with information for the consumer or with advertising messages.
  • the lid 3 is slightly conical in its edge 5 which overlaps the container edge, i.e. it is tapered towards its open end to ensure a secure hold on the container.
  • the cover 3 is equipped on two opposite sides, each with an outwardly projecting extension 6 or 7.
  • Fig. 2 the packaging is turned over so that the lid 31 forms the underside and can be used as a tray.
  • the approaches 6 and 7 serve as handles for easier handling of the tray.
  • the lid 31 is equipped with a straight edge 51 and is provided with inwardly protruding knobs 8 on its sides, which on the one hand ensure a firm hold between the lid 31 and the container 2, but on the other hand simply open the packaging allow.
  • the film-like structure 4 remains on the filling material.
  • the film-like structure is folded over one another on the narrow sides of the packaging and provided with two tabs 9 and 10, on which it can be grasped and lifted off the filling material.
  • bell-shaped container 2 can be put back on the tray lid and protect the contents well during consumption in sections.

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The package has a deep-drawn container and a likewise deep-drawn lid. Both consist of plastic, the container being transparent. The lid is fitted with attachments so that it can be used as a tray when the package is turned over. The container then serves as a protective hood for the contents, both being separated in the originally packaged state by a film-type structure. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung für nicht fließende Lebensmittel, insbesondere für Speisefett, Käse oder dergleichen, mit einem tiefgezogenen Behälter aus durchsichtigem Kunststoff und einem ebenfalls tiefgezogenen Deckel aus Kunststoff, dessen überstehender Rand nach innen gerichtete Noppen aufweist.The invention relates to a packaging for non-flowing food, in particular for edible fat, cheese or the like, with a deep-drawn container made of transparent plastic and a likewise deep-drawn lid made of plastic, the projecting edge of which has inwardly directed knobs.

Aus der US-A-2 750 294 ist eine Verpackung bekannt, die als Form für fertig gekochten Pudding vorgesehen ist. Dabei ist der Behälter durch eine aufgesiegelte Folie verschlossen. Der tiefgezogene Behälter kann dabei von einem Stützbehälter aus luftdurchlässigem Material umgeben sein, in welchen der Behälter hinein tiefgezogen wurde.From US-A-2 750 294 a package is known which is intended as a mold for ready-cooked pudding. The container is closed by a sealed film. The deep-drawn container can be surrounded by a support container made of air-permeable material, into which the container has been deep-drawn.

Dieser tiefgezogene Behälter klebt am Behälterinhalt und muß von diesem abgezogen werden.This deep-drawn container sticks to the contents of the container and must be removed from it.

Dagegen liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Verpackung der eingangs genannten Art so weiterzubilden, daß eine wiederholte Entnahme des Füllgutes, ein dichtes Wiederverschließen sowie eine leichte Handhabung möglich sind, ohne daß der durchsichtige Behälter mit dem Füllgut in Kontakt gelangt, um ein mehrmaliges sauberes Servieren des sichtbaren Füllgutes zu erzielen.In contrast, the invention has for its object to further develop a packaging of the type mentioned in such a way that repeated removal of the contents, tight reclosing and easy handling are possible without the transparent container coming into contact with the contents in order to clean them repeatedly Serve to achieve the visible contents.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der Deckel und der Behälter einen im wesentlichen rechteckigen Grundriß besitzen, daß der Deckel an zwei einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten seines Randes je einen nach außen abstehenden Ansatz aufweist und an den beiden anderen Seiten des überstehenden Randes die Noppen vorgesehen sind, und daß der Behälter bis zur ersten Entnahme des Füllgutes an seiner Innenseite mit einem folienartigen Gebilde ausgekleidet ist, das lose im Behälter liegt, der nach der Entfernung des folienartigen Gebildes als glockenförmige Abdeckung dient.This object is achieved in that the lid and the container have a substantially rectangular plan, that the lid has an outwardly projecting neck on two opposite sides of its edge and the knobs are provided on the other two sides of the projecting edge , and that the container is lined on the inside with a film-like structure which lies loosely in the container until the first removal of the filling material, which serves as a bell-shaped cover after removal of the film-like structure.

Damit kann die Verpackung nach einer ersten Entnahme des Füllgutes als eine das Füllgut sichtbar zeigende "Butterdose" weiterverwendet werden, wobei dann der Deckel als Unterlage für das Füllgut dient und durch die Noppen und Ansätze ein leichtes Handhaben und dichtes Wiederverschließen gewährleistet ist.Thus, after a first removal of the filling material, the packaging can be used further as a "butter dish" which visibly shows the filling material, the lid then serving as a base for the filling material and easy handling and tight reclosure being ensured by the knobs and approaches.

Bei einer vorteilhaften weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß das zum Auskleiden des tiefgezogenen Behälters vorgesehene folienartige Gebilde an wenigstens einer Stelle mit einem ergreifbaren Lappen ausgerüstet ist, der vorzugsweise zwischen dem tiefgezogenen Behälter und dem Deckel herausgeführt ist.In an advantageous further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the film-like structure provided for lining the deep-drawn container is equipped at least at one point with a graspable tab, which is preferably led out between the deep-drawn container and the lid.

Damit ist dann das Abnehmen des folienartigen Gebildes vom Füllgut sehr einfach zu handhaben; der Lappen kann zwischen dem folienartigen Gebilde und dem tiefgezogenen Behälter eingefaltet oder zwischen Behälter und Deckel herausgeführt sein.The removal of the film-like structure from the filling material is then very easy to handle; the flap can be folded in between the film-like structure and the deep-drawn container or can be brought out between the container and the lid.

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a view of a package with a deep-drawn container and lid and
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a diagram of an upside down package with the container partially removed.

Mit 1 ist in Fig. 1 eine Verpackung bezeichnet, die aus einem tiefgezogenen Behälter 2 aus durchsichtigem Kunststoff sowie einem ebenfalls aus Kunststoff tiefgezogenem Deckel 3 besteht. Der durchsichtige Behälter 2 ist an seiner Innenseite mit einem folienartigen Gebilde 4 ausgekleidet, das lose im Behälter liegt und aus unterschiedlichen Materialien bestehen kann; es muß entsprechend dem zu verpackenden Füllgut ausgewählt sein und kann mit Informationen für den Verbraucher bzw. mit Werbeaussagen bedruckt sein. Der Deckel 3 ist in seinem den Behälterrand übergreifenden Rand 5 leicht konisch ausgebildet, d.h. er ist zu seinem offenen Ende hin verjüngt, um einen sicheren Halt am Behälter zu gewährleisten. Darüber hinaus ist der Deckel 3 an zwei einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten mit je einem nach außen abstehenden Ansatz 6 bzw. 7 ausgestattet.1 in FIG. 1 denotes a packaging which consists of a deep-drawn container 2 made of transparent plastic and a cover 3 which is also deep-drawn from plastic. The transparent container 2 is lined on the inside with a film-like structure 4, which lies loosely in the container and can consist of different materials; it must be selected in accordance with the contents to be packed and can be printed with information for the consumer or with advertising messages. The lid 3 is slightly conical in its edge 5 which overlaps the container edge, i.e. it is tapered towards its open end to ensure a secure hold on the container. In addition, the cover 3 is equipped on two opposite sides, each with an outwardly projecting extension 6 or 7.

In Fig. 2 ist die Verpackung umgedreht, so daß der Deckel 31 die Unterseite bildet und als Tablett benutzt werden kann. Dabei dienen die Ansätze 6 und 7 als Handgriffe zum leichteren Anfassen des Tabletts. Der Deckel 31 ist im Gegensatz zum Deckel 3 mit einem geraden Rand 51 ausgestattet und an seinen von Ansätzen freien Seiten mit nach innen stehenden Noppen 8 versehen, welche einerseits einen festen Halt zwischen Deckel 31 und Behälter 2 gewährleisten, andererseits aber ein einfaches öffnen der Verpackung zulassen.In Fig. 2 the packaging is turned over so that the lid 31 forms the underside and can be used as a tray. The approaches 6 and 7 serve as handles for easier handling of the tray. In contrast to the lid 3, the lid 31 is equipped with a straight edge 51 and is provided with inwardly protruding knobs 8 on its sides, which on the one hand ensure a firm hold between the lid 31 and the container 2, but on the other hand simply open the packaging allow.

Bei dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten Abheben des glockenförmigen Behälters 2 vom Tablett-Deckel verbleibt das folienartige Gebilde 4 am Füllgut. Das folienartige Gebilde ist an den Schmalseiten der Verpackung übereinander gefaltet und mit zwei Lappen 9 und 10 versehen, an denen es erfaßt und vom Füllgut abgehoben werden kann.When the bell-shaped container 2 is lifted off the tray lid as shown in FIG. 2, the film-like structure 4 remains on the filling material. The film-like structure is folded over one another on the narrow sides of the packaging and provided with two tabs 9 and 10, on which it can be grasped and lifted off the filling material.

Nun kann der glockenförmige Behälter 2 wieder auf den Tablett-Deckel aufgesetzt werden und das Füllgut während des abschnittweisen Verbrauchs gut schützen.Now the bell-shaped container 2 can be put back on the tray lid and protect the contents well during consumption in sections.

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  1. Pack (1) for non-flowing food products - edible fat, cheese or similar products in particular - with a thermoformed container (2) made from transparent plastic and a lid (3) that is also thermoformed from plastic and has an overlapping rim (5) with protrusions (8) facing inwards, wherein the lid (31) and the container (2) have an essentially rectangular shape, wherein the lid (31) has an outward projection (6, 7) at its edge (51) on two opposite sides, while the protrusions (8) are provided on the two other sides of the overlapping rim (51), and wherein until product is removed for the first time the inside of the container (2) is lined with a flexible material (4) that is not attached to the container (2), which serves as a bellshaped cover once the flexible material has been removed.
  2. Pack according to claim 1, wherein the flexible material (4) provided to line the thermoformed container (2) has an opening tab (9, 10) at least at one point, which preferably extends out between the thermoformed container (2) and the lid (31).
EP19870114890 1986-10-21 1987-10-13 Package, especially for cooking fat, cheese, etc. Expired - Lifetime EP0264768B1 (en)

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