EP0499577B1 - Packaging element for maintaining long objects - Google Patents

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EP0499577B1
EP0499577B1 EP92810028A EP92810028A EP0499577B1 EP 0499577 B1 EP0499577 B1 EP 0499577B1 EP 92810028 A EP92810028 A EP 92810028A EP 92810028 A EP92810028 A EP 92810028A EP 0499577 B1 EP0499577 B1 EP 0499577B1
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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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/50—Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
    • B65D5/5028—Elements formed separately from the container body
    • B65D5/5035—Paper elements
    • B65D5/5064—Inverted U- or V-shaped paper elements provided with slits or recesses in which at least a part of the contents are located
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/50—Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
    • B65D5/5028—Elements formed separately from the container body
    • B65D5/5035—Paper elements
    • B65D5/5078—Pockets whereby the articles are inserted into the pockets, e.g. inverted U-shaped elements
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/50—Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
    • B65D5/5028—Elements formed separately from the container body
    • B65D5/5035—Paper elements
    • B65D5/508—Combination of U-shaped and inverted U-shaped elements
    • B65D5/5083—Combination of U-shaped and inverted U-shaped elements each item being partially located in a U-shaped element and partially located in an inverted U-shaped element, e.g. for bottles
    • 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
    • B65D85/30—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
    • B65D85/42—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for ampoules; for lamp bulbs; for electronic valves or tubes

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  • the invention relates to a packaging part for receiving elongated objects, in particular ampoules, according to the preamble of independent claims 1, 5 and 6.
  • packaging parts often form an insert in a stable box, the objects to be packed being protected from knocks and bumps and a mutual one Touch is avoided.
  • packaging inserts are also referred to as shaft parts.
  • FR-A-1,049,050 shows a generic packaging part for ampoules, but in which the individual ampoules are inserted into the troughs between the chambers.
  • the carrier blank is extended on both sides of the shaped blank in such a way that it simultaneously forms a box body with a box lid. The ampoules are therefore not protected over their entire circumference after opening the packaging and the stabilization in the axial direction is also canceled when the box is opened.
  • FR-A-1,127,584 also shows a packaging part for ampoules consisting of a carrier blank and a shape blank fastened thereon. Although the ampoules are pushed into the individual chambers here, longitudinal stabilization by securing elements connected to the packaging part is not provided at all.
  • DE-U-85 16 902.1 shows a package for a rod-shaped part, in particular for a fluorescent tube, which is formed by a square hollow profile. To secure the packaged goods in the longitudinal direction, indentations are provided, which can be folded inwards from the original profile.
  • the production and filling of the packaging parts should be as simple as possible, so that they are also suitable for automatic packaging lines.
  • This object is achieved according to the invention with a packaging part which has the features in claim 1.
  • the securing element is produced in one piece together with the carrier blank.
  • the necessary folding can be automated in the packaging line with relatively simple means. An object packaged in this way is protected on all sides even after the outer packaging has been removed or opened and does not fall out of the chamber even in the vertical position.
  • the outer packaging may e.g. a separate box, a shrink film or even part of the carrier blank, as shown in FR-A-1 049 050.
  • the extension of the carrier blank with the security strip forms a kind of shock protection in the longitudinal direction.
  • a security strip can be arranged at both ends of the chambers. If the objects have a section that protrudes from the chamber, such as, for example, the spikes of the ampoules, then cutouts can be arranged in the securing strip and / or in the bend in the region of each chamber opening. These recesses can extend over the fold edge between the securing strip and the angled portion and the angled portion can be directed against the carrier blank.
  • the security strip is at an angle to the carrier blank, the ampoule skewers being held in the openings. In order to the relatively sensitive ampoule skewers are also well protected.
  • a further embodiment of the invention is characterized by the features in claim 5. With this measure, too, the chamber opening can be blocked in the simplest way, with a stiffening of the chamber cross section also being achieved.
  • the ampoule skewers lie on the folded tabs, the latter simultaneously holding the ampoule body in the longitudinal direction.
  • the securing tab can be formed by an incision at the end of the chamber, which runs parallel to the edge of the chamber.
  • the chambers particularly advantageously have a polygonal cross section with at least five corners. As a result, objects with a round cross section are held well, including one Stiffening of the chambers occurs in the longitudinal direction.
  • the chambers particularly advantageously have a hexagonal cross section, but could also be octagonal.
  • the packaging part according to FIG. 1 essentially consists of a carrier blank 2 and a shape blank 3 fastened thereon. These blanks can consist of cardboard, plastic or a laminate of different materials.
  • the shape blank 3 is already folded in a meandering manner and glued or welded to the carrier blank.
  • adjacent, prismatic chambers 4 are formed, which have the openings 5 and 5 'on their end faces.
  • the side walls of the chambers already have fold lines 13 so that a hexagonal chamber shape can be formed from the square.
  • the deformation of the shape blank and its connection to the carrier blank is carried out in a previous operation, whereby various methods can be used. So it is e.g. possible to process individual cuts. However, continuous production is also conceivable, with the carrier blank and the shape blank being pulled off material rolls and with each individual chamber 4 being produced continuously. The web material is then separated into individual cuts.
  • the carrier blank 2 is extended beyond the width of the shape blank 3.
  • a security strip 7 and an angled portion 8 directly adjoin this extension 6 in the same plane.
  • fold lines 9 are arranged between the bend 8, the securing strip 7 and the extension 6.
  • cutouts 10 are cut out, which in the exemplary embodiment extend over the securing strip 7 and the bend 8. The configuration and arrangement of these recesses depends very much on the objects that are to be secured in the chambers 4.
  • FIG. 2 shows the packaging part according to FIG. 1 after filling with an ampoule 1.
  • a exerted a pressure on the upper side of the chambers 4, the side walls of the chambers being bent outwards about the fold lines 13 and the chambers being given a honeycomb-like, hexagonal configuration.
  • the side walls of the chambers 4 could also be bent several times, so that the chambers are given an approximately circular configuration.
  • the bend 8 is also angled relative to the security strip 7 and the security strip is in turn folded against the openings 5 of the chambers. This results in the ramp-shaped configuration according to FIG. 2, in which the bend 8 is directed against the extension 6 and the openings 5 are partially blocked.
  • the recesses 10 now form a receiving opening for the ampoule skewers 14, which are protected in this arrangement. Since the hexagonal chambers have the tendency to return to the quadrangular configuration according to FIG. 1, the ampoules are also held resiliently by the chamber walls, so that the ampoules cannot even rotate about their own axis. After a chamber has been filled, the securing tab 11 is folded against the center of the chamber, as can be seen better in FIG. 3. The securing tab 11 thus forms a lock on the chamber opening 5 'and prevents the ampoule 1 from slipping backwards again.
  • the ampoules or possibly other elongated objects such as In this way, technical devices etc. are protected on all sides and can be packaged in a simple manner.
  • the securing elements at the chamber openings can be designed in very different ways.
  • Figure 4 shows an embodiment, at which the bend 8 is not directed against the extension 6, but away from it.
  • the security strip 7 runs parallel to the plane of the extension 6.
  • the security strip could on the other hand also be designed such that it forms an almost all-round protective chamber for the ampoule skewers.
  • an additional wall section would have to be arranged between the extension 6 and the securing strip 7, the width of which corresponds approximately to the width of the bend 8.
  • FIG. 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of a packaging part, in which the securing element is formed from the shaped blank 3 on both sides of the chambers.
  • the three chambers 4a, 4b and 4c are shown in different stages of deformation.
  • the carrier blank 2 has approximately the same width as the shape blank 3.
  • the goods to be packaged are also ampoules 1 with an ampoule spit 14.
  • the cross section of the chamber 4a is approximately the same as that shown in FIG. 1.
  • an incision 12 forms a securing tab 11.
  • the incision 12 ' is arranged at a greater distance from the outer edge than the incision 12. However, it also separates a type of securing tab, which however also assumes the function of a support bed 15.
  • the chamber 4b has already been deformed into a hexagonal cross section around the lateral fold lines 13.
  • the support bed 15 is folded inwards.
  • An ampoule 1 can now be inserted into the chamber from the rear, the spit 14 of which comes to rest on the support bed 15.
  • the support bed forms a stop for the shoulder part of the ampoule 1. This position is shown in the chamber 4c.
  • the goods to be packaged are not ampoules, but rather approximately cylindrical vials 17 with a closure cap 18.
  • the cutout could also have a different shape and a uniform cutout could also be connected to the securing tabs 11.
  • the cutout on the one hand makes it easier to pull out the vial and it enables easy identification of the packaging contents. Similar cutouts can of course also be made in other exemplary embodiments.

Abstract

Together with a moulding blank (3), a backing blank (2) bounds a plurality of adjacent chambers (4) which are open at the end side for receiving long objects, such as ampoules or small bottles (17). A securing element in the form of a securing strap (11, 11') is preferably arranged on both sides of the chambers (4) and can be folded inwards to retain the objects. The individual chambers preferably have a polygonal cross-section with at least five corners. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verpackungsteil zur Aufnahme länglicher Gegenstände, insbesondere Ampullen, gemäss dem Oberbegriff der unabhängigen Ansprüche 1, 5 und 6. Derartige Verpackungsteile bilden vielfach eine Einlage in einer stabilen Schachtel, wobei die zu verpackenden Gegenstände vor Schlägen und Stössen geschützt sind und eine gegenseitige Berührung vermieden wird. Derartige Verpackungseinlagen werden auch als Wellenteile bezeichnet.The invention relates to a packaging part for receiving elongated objects, in particular ampoules, according to the preamble of independent claims 1, 5 and 6. Such packaging parts often form an insert in a stable box, the objects to be packed being protected from knocks and bumps and a mutual one Touch is avoided. Such packaging inserts are also referred to as shaft parts.

Die FR-A-1,049,050 zeigt ein gattungsmässig vergleichbares Verpackungsteil für Ampullen, bei dem jedoch die einzelnen Ampullen in die Wellentäler zwischen den Kammern eingelegt werden. Der Trägerzuschnitt ist auf beiden Seiten des Formzuschnitts derart verlängert, dass er gleichzeitig einen Schachtelkörper mit einem Schachteldeckel bildet. Die Ampullen sind somit nach dem Öffnen der Verpackung nicht über ihren gesamten Umfang geschützt und die Stabilisierung in Axialrichtung wird mit dem Öffnen der Schachtel ebenfalls aufgehoben.FR-A-1,049,050 shows a generic packaging part for ampoules, but in which the individual ampoules are inserted into the troughs between the chambers. The carrier blank is extended on both sides of the shaped blank in such a way that it simultaneously forms a box body with a box lid. The ampoules are therefore not protected over their entire circumference after opening the packaging and the stabilization in the axial direction is also canceled when the box is opened.

Die FR-A-1,127,584 zeigt ebenfalls ein Verpackungsteil für Ampullen bestehend aus einem Trägerzuschnitt und aus einem darauf befestigten Formzuschnitt. Die Ampullen sind zwar hier in die einzelnen Kammern eingeschoben, doch ist eine Längsstabilisierung durch mit dem Verpackungsteil verbundene Sicherungselemente überhaupt nicht vorgesehen.FR-A-1,127,584 also shows a packaging part for ampoules consisting of a carrier blank and a shape blank fastened thereon. Although the ampoules are pushed into the individual chambers here, longitudinal stabilization by securing elements connected to the packaging part is not provided at all.

Die DE-U-85 16 902.1 zeigt eine Verpackung für ein stangenförmiges Teil, insbesondere für eine Leuchtstoffröhre, welche durch ein Vierkanthohlprofil gebildet wird. Zur Sicherung des Verpackungsgutes in Längsrichtung sind Eindrückungen vorgesehen, welche aus dem ursprünglichen Profil nach innen umklappbar sind.DE-U-85 16 902.1 shows a package for a rod-shaped part, in particular for a fluorescent tube, which is formed by a square hollow profile. To secure the packaged goods in the longitudinal direction, indentations are provided, which can be folded inwards from the original profile.

Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Verpackungsteil der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei dem die länglichen Gegenstände über ihren gesamten Aussenumfang geschützt und gleichzeitig in ihrer Längsrichtung stabilisiert sind. Die Herstellung und Abfüllung der Verpackungsteile soll möglichst einfach sein, so dass sie sich auch für automatische Verpackungslinien eignen. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss mit einem Verpackungsteil gelöst, das die Merkmale im Anspruch 1 aufweist.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a packaging part of the type mentioned, in which the elongate objects are protected over their entire outer circumference and at the same time stabilized in their longitudinal direction. The production and filling of the packaging parts should be as simple as possible, so that they are also suitable for automatic packaging lines. This object is achieved according to the invention with a packaging part which has the features in claim 1.

Damit lässt sich die Kammeröffnung auf einfachste Weise verriegeln, ohne dass ein zusätzliches Teil oder eine Klebeoperation erforderlich wäre. Die Herstellung des Sicherungselements erfolgt einstückig zusammen mit dem Trägerzuschnitt. Die erforderlichen Umklappungen lassen sich mit relativ einfachen Mitteln in der Verpackungslinie automatisieren. Ein derart verpackter Gegenstand ist auch nach dem Entfernen oder Öffnen der äusseren Verpackung allseitig geschützt und fällt auch in vertikaler Lage nicht aus der Kammer heraus. Bei der äusseren Verpackung kann es sich z.B. um eine separate Schachtel, um eine Schrumpffolie oder sogar um einen Bestandteil des Trägerzuschnitts handeln, wie dies in der FR-A-1 049 050 dargestellt ist.This allows the chamber opening to be locked in the simplest way without the need for an additional part or an adhesive operation. The securing element is produced in one piece together with the carrier blank. The necessary folding can be automated in the packaging line with relatively simple means. An object packaged in this way is protected on all sides even after the outer packaging has been removed or opened and does not fall out of the chamber even in the vertical position. The outer packaging may e.g. a separate box, a shrink film or even part of the carrier blank, as shown in FR-A-1 049 050.

Die Verlängerung des Trägerzuschnitts mit dem Sicherungsstreifen bildet eine Art Stossicherung in Längsrichtung. Ein derartiger Sicherungsstreifen kann an beiden Enden der Kammern angeordnet werden. Wenn die Gegenstände einen Abschnitt aufweisen, der aus der Kammer ragt, wie z.B. die Spiesse der Ampullen, so können im Sicherungsstreifen und/oder in der Abwinklung im Bereich jeder Kammeröffnung Aussparungen angeordnet sein. Diese Aussparungen können sich über die Falzkante zwischen Sicherungsstreifen und Abwinklung erstrecken und die Abwinklung kann gegen den Trägerzuschnitt gerichtet sein. Der Sicherungsstreifen steht dabei schräg zum Trägerzuschnitt, wobei die Ampullenspiesse in den Öffnungen gehalten sind. Damit sind auch die relativ empfindlichen Ampullenspiesse gut geschützt.The extension of the carrier blank with the security strip forms a kind of shock protection in the longitudinal direction. Such a security strip can be arranged at both ends of the chambers. If the objects have a section that protrudes from the chamber, such as, for example, the spikes of the ampoules, then cutouts can be arranged in the securing strip and / or in the bend in the region of each chamber opening. These recesses can extend over the fold edge between the securing strip and the angled portion and the angled portion can be directed against the carrier blank. The security strip is at an angle to the carrier blank, the ampoule skewers being held in the openings. In order to the relatively sensitive ampoule skewers are also well protected.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist durch die Merkmale im Anspruch 5 gekennzeichnet. Auch mit dieser Massnahme lässt sich die Kammeröffnung auf einfachste Weise versperren, wobei ausserdem noch eine Versteifung des Kammerquerschnitts erreicht wird. Die Ampullenspiesse liegen auf den umgeklappten Laschen, wobei letztere gleichzeitig den Ampullenkörper in Längsrichtung festhalten. Die Sicherungslasche kann durch einen Einschnitt am Kammerende gebildet werden, der parallel zum Rand der Kammer verläuft.A further embodiment of the invention is characterized by the features in claim 5. With this measure, too, the chamber opening can be blocked in the simplest way, with a stiffening of the chamber cross section also being achieved. The ampoule skewers lie on the folded tabs, the latter simultaneously holding the ampoule body in the longitudinal direction. The securing tab can be formed by an incision at the end of the chamber, which runs parallel to the edge of the chamber.

Weitere Vorteile können erreicht werden, wenn die Kammern auf einer Seite im Anschluss an die Sicherungslaschen ausgeschnitten sind. Auf diese Weise ist das Verpackungsgut von aussen gut sichtbar und es können ggf. auch Beschriftungen gelesen werden, ohne dass ein Herausziehen aus den Kammern erfordelich ist. Selbstverständlich könnten entsprechende Ausschnitte an beliebigen Stellen an den Kammern angeordnet sein. Die Ausschnitte könnten dabei auch ein dekoratives Element bilden.Further advantages can be achieved if the chambers are cut out on one side following the securing tabs. In this way, the packaged goods are clearly visible from the outside and, if necessary, labels can also be read without having to pull them out of the chambers. Of course, corresponding cutouts could be arranged anywhere on the chambers. The cutouts could also form a decorative element.

Besonders vorteilhaft haben die Kammern einen polygonalen Querschnitt mit wenigstens fünf Ecken. Dadurch werden Gegenstände mit rundem Querschnitt gut gehalten, wobei auch eine Versteifung der Kammern in Längsrichtung eintritt. Die Kammern haben besonders vorteilhaft einen sechseckigen Querschnitt, könnten aber auch achteckig ausgebildet sein.The chambers particularly advantageously have a polygonal cross section with at least five corners. As a result, objects with a round cross section are held well, including one Stiffening of the chambers occurs in the longitudinal direction. The chambers particularly advantageously have a hexagonal cross section, but could also be octagonal.

Weitere Vorteile und Einzelmerkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung und aus den Zeichnungen. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
die perspektivische Darstellung eines Verpackungsteils vor dem Umklappen der Sicherungselemente,
Figur 2
das Verpackungsteil gemäss Figur 1 mit einer in der Kammer gesicherten Ampulle,
Figur 3
eine Ansicht der Rückseite des Verpackungsteils gemäss Figur 2,
Figur 4
einen Querschnitt durch ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel,
Figur 5
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Verpackungsteils für Ampullen mit Stützbett, und
Figur 6
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines alternativen Ausführungsbeispiels.
Further advantages and individual features of the invention result from the following description and from the drawings. Show it:
Figure 1
the perspective view of a packaging part before folding the securing elements,
Figure 2
1 with an ampoule secured in the chamber,
Figure 3
3 shows a view of the back of the packaging part according to FIG. 2,
Figure 4
3 shows a cross section through an alternative exemplary embodiment,
Figure 5
a perspective view of a packaging part for ampoules with a support bed, and
Figure 6
a perspective view of an alternative embodiment.

Das Verpackungsteil gemäss Figur 1 besteht im wesentlichen aus einem Trägerzuschnitt 2 und aus einem darauf befestigten Formzuschnitt 3. Diese Zuschnitte können aus Karton, aus Kunststoff oder aus einem Laminat verschiedener Materialien bestehen. Der Formzuschnitt 3 ist bereits mäanderförmig gefaltet und mit dem Trägerzuschnitt verklebt oder verschweisst. Dabei werden parallel nebeneinanderliegende, prismatische Kammern 4 gebildet, die an ihren Stirnseiten die Oeffnungen 5 und 5′ aufweisen. Beim vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel weisen die Seitenwände der Kammern bereits Falzlinien 13 auf, damit aus der viereckigen eine sechseckige Kammerform gebildet werden kann. Es wäre aber auch denkbar, die Kammern 4 nicht eckig, sondern abgerundet und wellenförmig auszubilden.The packaging part according to FIG. 1 essentially consists of a carrier blank 2 and a shape blank 3 fastened thereon. These blanks can consist of cardboard, plastic or a laminate of different materials. The shape blank 3 is already folded in a meandering manner and glued or welded to the carrier blank. In this case, adjacent, prismatic chambers 4 are formed, which have the openings 5 and 5 'on their end faces. In the present embodiment, the side walls of the chambers already have fold lines 13 so that a hexagonal chamber shape can be formed from the square. However, it would also be conceivable to design the chambers 4 not rounded, but rounded and undulating.

Die Deformation des Formzuschnitts und dessen Verbindung mit dem Trägerzuschnitt erfolgt in einem vorausgehenden Arbeitsgang, wobei verschiedene Verfahren zur Anwendung gelangen können. So ist es z.B. möglich, Einzelzuschnitte zu verarbeiten. Denkbar ist aber auch eine kontinuierliche Herstellung, wobei der Trägerzuschnitt und der Formzuschnitt von Materialrollen abgezogen werden und wobei jede einzelne Kammer 4 kontinuierlich erzeugt wird. Anschliessend erfolgt eine Abtrennung des Bahnmaterials in Einzelzuschnitte.The deformation of the shape blank and its connection to the carrier blank is carried out in a previous operation, whereby various methods can be used. So it is e.g. possible to process individual cuts. However, continuous production is also conceivable, with the carrier blank and the shape blank being pulled off material rolls and with each individual chamber 4 being produced continuously. The web material is then separated into individual cuts.

Der Trägerzuschnitt 2 ist über die Breite des Formzuschnitts 3 hinaus verlängert. An diese Verlängerung 6 schliessen sich in der gleichen Ebene unmittelbar ein Sicherungsstreifen 7 und eine Abwinklung 8 an. Zwischen der Abwinklung 8, dem Sicherungsstreifen 7 und der Verlängerung 6 sind wiederum Falzlinien 9 angeordnet. In der axialen Verlängerung der einzelnen Kammern 4 sind Aussparungen 10 ausgeschnitten, die sich beim Ausführungsbeispiel über den Sicherungsstreifen 7 und die Abwinklung 8 erstrecken. Die Konfiguration und Anordnung dieser Aussparungen hängt jedoch sehr stark von den Gegenständen ab, die in den Kammern 4 gesicher werden sollen.The carrier blank 2 is extended beyond the width of the shape blank 3. A security strip 7 and an angled portion 8 directly adjoin this extension 6 in the same plane. In turn, fold lines 9 are arranged between the bend 8, the securing strip 7 and the extension 6. In the axial extension of the individual chambers 4, cutouts 10 are cut out, which in the exemplary embodiment extend over the securing strip 7 and the bend 8. The configuration and arrangement of these recesses depends very much on the objects that are to be secured in the chambers 4.

Am hinteren Ende der Kammern 4 sind ausserdem noch parallel zur Aussenkante verlaufende Einschnitte 12 angebracht, mit denen aus dem Formzuschnitt 3 eine Sicherungslasche 11 an jeder Kammer gebildet wird. Diese Einschnitte 12 werden vorzugsweise vor der Deformation des Formzuschnitts angebracht.At the rear end of the chambers 4 there are also cuts 12 running parallel to the outer edge, with which a securing tab 11 is formed on each chamber from the shaped blank 3. These incisions 12 are preferably made before the deformation of the shape blank.

Figur 2 zeigt das Verpackungsteil gemäss Figur 1 nach dem Füllen mit einer Ampulle 1. Vor dem Füllvorgang wird in Pfeilrichtung a ein Druck auf die Oberseite der Kammern 4 ausgeübt, wobei die Seitenwände der Kammern um die Falzlinien 13 nach aussen geknickt werden und die Kammern dabei eine wabenartige, sechseckige Konfiguration erhalten. Ersichtlicherweise könnten die Seitenwände der Kammern 4 auch mehrfach geknickt werden, so dass die Kammern eine annähernd kreisförmige Konfiguration erhalten.FIG. 2 shows the packaging part according to FIG. 1 after filling with an ampoule 1. Before the filling process, in A direction of arrow a exerted a pressure on the upper side of the chambers 4, the side walls of the chambers being bent outwards about the fold lines 13 and the chambers being given a honeycomb-like, hexagonal configuration. Obviously, the side walls of the chambers 4 could also be bent several times, so that the chambers are given an approximately circular configuration.

Vor dem Füllen wird ausserdem die Abwinklung 8 relativ zum Sicherungsstreifen 7 abgewinkelt und der Sicherungsstreifen wird seinerseits gegen die Oeffnungen 5 der Kammern umgeklappt. Dabei entsteht die rampenförmige Konfiguration gemäss Figur 2, bei welcher die Abwinklung 8 gegen die Verlängerung 6 gerichtet ist und die Oeffnungen 5 teilweise versperrt.Before filling, the bend 8 is also angled relative to the security strip 7 and the security strip is in turn folded against the openings 5 of the chambers. This results in the ramp-shaped configuration according to FIG. 2, in which the bend 8 is directed against the extension 6 and the openings 5 are partially blocked.

Die Aussparungen 10 bilden jetzt eine Aufnahmeöffnung für die Ampullenspiesse 14, die bei dieser Anordnung geschützt werden. Da die sechseckigen Kammern die Tendenz haben, wieder in die viereckige Konfiguration gemäss Figur 1 zurückzukehren, werden die Ampullen durch die Kammerwände auch noch federnd festgehalten, so dass sich die Ampullen nicht einmal um ihre eigene Achse drehen können. Nach dem Füllen einer Kammer wird die Sicherungslasche 11 gegen das Zentrum der Kammer umgeklappt, wie dies aus Figur 3 besser ersichtlich ist. Die Sicherungslasche 11 bildet so eine Sperre an der Kammeröffnung 5′ und verhindert, dass die Ampulle 1 wieder nach rückwärts herausrutschen kann. Die Ampullen oder ggf. auch andere längliche Gegenstände wie z.B. technische Geräte usw. sind auf diese Weise allseitig geschützt und können auf einfache Weise verpackt werden.The recesses 10 now form a receiving opening for the ampoule skewers 14, which are protected in this arrangement. Since the hexagonal chambers have the tendency to return to the quadrangular configuration according to FIG. 1, the ampoules are also held resiliently by the chamber walls, so that the ampoules cannot even rotate about their own axis. After a chamber has been filled, the securing tab 11 is folded against the center of the chamber, as can be seen better in FIG. 3. The securing tab 11 thus forms a lock on the chamber opening 5 'and prevents the ampoule 1 from slipping backwards again. The ampoules or possibly other elongated objects such as In this way, technical devices etc. are protected on all sides and can be packaged in a simple manner.

Selbstverständlich können die Sicherungselemente an den Kammeröffnungen auf ganz unterschiedliche Weise ausgebildet werden. So wäre es z.B. möglich, die Abwinklung 8 derart breit auszubilden, dass die Oeffnungen 5 vollständig verschlossen werden. Figur 4 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel, bei welchem die Abwinklung 8 nicht gegen die Verlängerung 6, sondern von dieser weg gerichtet ist. Der Sicherungsstreifen 7 verläuft dabei parallel zur Ebene der Verlängerung 6. Der Sicherungsstreifen könnte aber anderseits auch so ausgebildet sein, dass er für die Ampullenspiesse eine fast allseitig geschlossene Schutzkammer bildet. Zu diesem Zweck müsste zwischen der Verlängerung 6 und dem Sicherungsstreifen 7 noch ein zusätzlicher Wandabschnitt angeordnet werden, dessen Breite etwa der Breite der Abwinklung 8 entspricht.Of course, the securing elements at the chamber openings can be designed in very different ways. For example, it would be possible to make the bend 8 so wide that the openings 5 are completely closed. Figure 4 shows an embodiment, at which the bend 8 is not directed against the extension 6, but away from it. The security strip 7 runs parallel to the plane of the extension 6. The security strip could on the other hand also be designed such that it forms an almost all-round protective chamber for the ampoule skewers. For this purpose, an additional wall section would have to be arranged between the extension 6 and the securing strip 7, the width of which corresponds approximately to the width of the bend 8.

Figur 5 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Verpackungsteils, bei dem das Sicherungselement auf beiden Seiten der Kammern aus dem Formzuschnitt 3 gebildet ist. Die drei Kammern 4a, 4b und 4c sind in verschiedenen Verformungsstadien dargestellt. Der Trägerzuschnitt 2 hat etwa die gleiche Breite wie der Formzuschnitt 3. Beim Verpackungsgut handelt es sich ebenfalls um Ampullen 1 mit einem Ampullenspiess 14.FIG. 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of a packaging part, in which the securing element is formed from the shaped blank 3 on both sides of the chambers. The three chambers 4a, 4b and 4c are shown in different stages of deformation. The carrier blank 2 has approximately the same width as the shape blank 3. The goods to be packaged are also ampoules 1 with an ampoule spit 14.

Die Kammer 4a hat im Querschnitt etwa die gleiche Ausgangsform wie in Figur 1 dargestellt. Am hinteren Ende der Kammer bildet ein Einschnitt 12 eine Sicherungslasche 11. Der Einschnitt 12' ist in einem grösseren Abstand zum Aussenrand angeordnet als der Einschnitt 12. Er trennt jedoch ebenfalls eine Art Sicherungslasche ab, die jedoch auch noch die Funktion eines Stützbettes 15 übernimmt.The cross section of the chamber 4a is approximately the same as that shown in FIG. 1. At the rear end of the chamber, an incision 12 forms a securing tab 11. The incision 12 'is arranged at a greater distance from the outer edge than the incision 12. However, it also separates a type of securing tab, which however also assumes the function of a support bed 15.

Die Kammer 4b ist um die seitlichen Falzlinien 13 bereits zu einem sechseckigen Querschnitt deformiert. Bevor in eine derartige Kammer eine Ampulle geschoben werden kann, wird das Stützbett 15 nach innen geklappt. Jetzt kann von der Rückseite her eine Ampulle 1 in die Kammer eingeschoben werden, deren Spiess 14 auf das Stützbett 15 zu liegen kommt. Gleichzeitig bildet das Stützbett einen Anschlag für die Schulterpartie der Ampulle 1. Diese Position ist bei der Kammer 4c dargestellt. Jetzt braucht nur noch die Sicherungslasche 11 eingeklappt zu werden, um die Ampulle 1 auch noch an ihrem Boden abzustützen. Auch bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Ampullenspiess 14 optimal geschützt.The chamber 4b has already been deformed into a hexagonal cross section around the lateral fold lines 13. Before an ampoule can be pushed into such a chamber, the support bed 15 is folded inwards. An ampoule 1 can now be inserted into the chamber from the rear, the spit 14 of which comes to rest on the support bed 15. At the same time, the support bed forms a stop for the shoulder part of the ampoule 1. This position is shown in the chamber 4c. Now only the securing tab 11 needs to be folded in order to also have the ampoule 1 on hers Support the ground. In this embodiment, the ampoule spit 14 is optimally protected.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäss Figur 6 sind ebenfalls auf beiden Seiten der Kammern 4 Sicherungslaschen 11 und 11′ dargestellt. Beim Verpackungsgut handelt es sich nicht um Ampullen, sondern um etwa zylindrische Fläschchen 17 mit einem Verschlussdeckel 18. An die Sicherungslaschen 11′ schliesst sich ein Ausschnitt 16, der sich in der Breite etwa trapezartig erweitert, an. Selbstverständlich könnte der Ausschnitt aber auch eine andere Form aufweisen und es könnte sich ein gleichförmiger Ausschnitt auch noch an die Sicherungslaschen 11 anschliessen. Der Ausschnitt erleichtert einerseits das Herausziehen der Fläschchen und er ermöglicht eine leichte Identifikation des Verpackungsinhaltes. Aehnliche Ausschnitte können selbstverständlich auch bei anderen Ausführungsbeispielen angebracht werden.In the embodiment according to Figure 6 4 securing tabs 11 and 11 'are also shown on both sides of the chambers. The goods to be packaged are not ampoules, but rather approximately cylindrical vials 17 with a closure cap 18. The securing tabs 11 'are followed by a cutout 16 which widens in trapezoidal width. Of course, the cutout could also have a different shape and a uniform cutout could also be connected to the securing tabs 11. The cutout on the one hand makes it easier to pull out the vial and it enables easy identification of the packaging contents. Similar cutouts can of course also be made in other exemplary embodiments.

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  1. Packaging component for accommodation of longitudinal items, in particular ampules (1), comprising a carrier sheet (2) and a shaped sheet (3) which is attached to it and defining, together with the carrier sheet, the limits of a plurality of adjacent chambers (4), said chambers being open at their faces, characterized in that a securing element (7, 11) is arranged on both sides of the chambers, said securing element being able to be folded in front of the chamber opening in order to retain the item in a fixed position, that the carrier sheet (2) protrudes beyond the shaped sheet (3) at least at one side and that the securing element is a foldable securing strip (7) with a bent over section (8), said securing strip being arranged on the elongated carrier sheet and extending alongside a plurality of chamber openings, the bent over section (8) at least partly closing off the openings (5).
  2. Packaging component according to claim 1, characterized in that an aperture (10) is arranged in the securing strip (7) and/or in the bent over section (8) in the area of each chamber opening (5).
  3. Packaging component according to claim 2, characterized in that the apertures (10) extend over the fold line between the securing strip (7) and the bent over section (8) and that the bent over section is directed towards the carrier sheet (2).
  4. Packaging component according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the securing element possesses a securing strip with a bent over section only on one side of the chambers and that at the opposite side a securing strap (11) is cut out of the shaped sheet (3) at each chamber, said securing strap being able to be folded away from the original limiting wall of the chamber towards the inside of the chamber.
  5. Packaging component for packaging of ampules which possess an approximately cylindrical ampule body and with an ampule point, said packaging component comprising a carrier sheet (2) and a shaped sheet (3) attached to it, said shaped sheet defining the limits, together with the carrier sheet, of a plurality of adjacent chambers (4) which are open at their faces, characterized in that a securing element is arranged at both ends of the chambers, said securing element being able to be folded in front of the chamber opening (5, 5') in order to retain the item, since a securing strap is in each case cut out of the shaped sheet, said securing strap being able to be folded out from the original limiting wall of the chamber towards the inside of the chamber, the securing straps on one side of the chambers being formed by an incision, said incision having a distance from the outer edge which is larger than at the opposite side and that these securing straps, when folded over, form a support bed (15) for the ampule points.
  6. Packaging component for the accommodation of longitudinal items, in particular ampules (1), comprising a carrier sheet (2) and a shaped sheet (3) attached to it and defining, together with the carrier sheet, the limits of a plurality of adjacent chambers (4) which are open at their faces, characterized in that a securing element (7, 11) is arranged at both ends of the chambers, said securing element being able to be folded in front of the chamber opening (5, 5') in order to retain the item, since in each case a securing strap is cut out of the shaped sheet, said securing strap being able to be folded away from the original limiting wall of the chamber towards the inside of the chamber, the chambers on one side possessing a cut out (16) at their connection with the securing straps.
  7. Packaging component according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the chambers possess a hexagonal cross section.
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