EP0609522B1 - Package for tools - Google Patents

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EP0609522B1
EP0609522B1 EP93119776A EP93119776A EP0609522B1 EP 0609522 B1 EP0609522 B1 EP 0609522B1 EP 93119776 A EP93119776 A EP 93119776A EP 93119776 A EP93119776 A EP 93119776A EP 0609522 B1 EP0609522 B1 EP 0609522B1
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Edgar Schwaller
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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
    • B65D73/00—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
    • B65D73/0064—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being supported by or suspended from a tag-like element
    • 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
    • B65D85/20—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for incompressible or rigid rod-shaped or tubular articles

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  • the invention relates to a packaging for tools, in particular drilling, chiseling or filing tools with a cylindrical shaft which has closed lateral grooves at the ends. Bags of cardboard with viewing windows or plastic with a transparent front part are known for such tools.
  • This packaging has the disadvantage that it can tear or warp due to the weight of the tool. For each tool size a size-adapted pocket must be used and the material expenditure per pocket is high due to the all-round covering. In addition, product-specific information is usually printed on the lower adhesive fold. This is disadvantageous because it is not possible to hang them in stages in sales stands.
  • the packaging according to the invention with the characterizing feature of claim 1 has the advantage that it minimal use of materials can be used universally and is permanently stable and dimensionally stable even with heavy tools weighing up to 80 kg.
  • the same packaging can be used for all tools with the same shank diameter, regardless of the dimensions of the tool head.
  • the packaging has the advantage that it consists of only a single, easily disposed of and recyclable material, it can serve as storage and / or sales packaging.
  • the packaging specified in claim 1 can be additionally improved by the further measures listed in the dependent claims. It is particularly advantageous to manufacture them from an elastic, shatterproof material such as hard polypropylene. Mutual locking of the gripper arms and locking ring reliably prevents them from opening automatically and makes it difficult to remove the tool from the packaging before buying it in the store. An indentation in the upper part of the hanging part allows a label with product information to be inserted. This enables space-saving, step-by-step hanging of the tools in a sales stand.
  • Figure 1 shows a plan view
  • Figure 2 shows a side view of the hanging part
  • Figures 3 and 4 show the hanging area with the tool inserted.
  • the packaging consists of a hanging part 2 and a locking ring 3.
  • the hanging part has two protruding downwards Gripping arms 4, each of which has an inwardly directed holding cam 5 at its ends.
  • the shape of this corresponds to a groove 6 closed at the end in the cylindrical shaft of a tool 7 to be suspended (cf. FIG. 4).
  • the groove 6 is usually standardized and therefore the same for every tool.
  • the height of the holding cams 5 corresponds to the depth of the groove 6.
  • the distance between the gripping arms 4 (without holding cams) corresponds to the shank diameter of the tool 7.
  • the gripping arms 4 form a pair of pliers, the legs of which converge towards the end.
  • the outer sides 8 of the gripping arms 4 are therefore beveled so that they taper towards their end; they have at least one locking groove 9.
  • a plate 11 adjoins the gripping arms 4 and is provided with a suspension opening 12 at its upper end.
  • the plate 11 has between the suspension opening 12 and the gripping arms 4 a flat, shallow indentation 13, which is used to insert a label with product information.
  • the label can be made of paper, cardboard or plastic. It is held in the plate 11 by holding ribs 14. This makes it easy to insert and remove for disposal.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show that when the tool 7 is inserted, the locking ring 3 is pushed over the gripping arms 4. This has an inwardly projecting locking ring 16 which is hooked into the locking groove 9. It can be removed by pulling it vigorously, but prevents the gripper arms from spreading out automatically 4.
  • the locking ring 3 and the tool 7 in the right half is shown cut.
  • the securing ring 3 assumes an oval shape in the inserted state, since it lies in the transverse direction of the plate 11 on the outer sides 8 of the gripping arms 4 and transversely thereto directly on the shaft of the tool 7.
  • the circlip 3 can, however, be made circular to simplify production.
  • the locking connection between the locking ring 3 and the gripping arms 4 can also be carried out, for example, by means of a correspondingly deep locking groove and a narrow locking ring in such a way that it can no longer be released without being destroyed.
  • the locking ring 3 is then cut or cut with a side cutter. This measure can be used to prevent shoplifting.
  • the tools are presented hanging from the packaging with the tool head facing down. A wrapping of the entire tool is not necessary or can be supplemented without a load-bearing function as a cheap film or paper cover.
  • the invention is particularly applicable to tools for rotary hammers or chisel hammers which have a special tool holder for quick tool change.
  • the shanks of such tools are e.g. as shown in EP 357 648 B1 (WO-A-88 09 245).

Description

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung für Werkzeuge, insbesondere Bohr-, Meißel- oder Feilwerkzeuge mit einem zylindrischen Schaft, der endseitig geschlossene seitliche Nuten aufweist. Bekannt sind bisher für solche Werkzeuge Taschen aus Karton mit Sichtfenstern oder Kunststoff mit durchsichtigem Vorderteil. Diese Verpackungen haben den Nachteil, daß sie wegen des Gewichts des Werkzeugs aufreißen oder sich verziehen können. Für jede Werkzeuggröße muß eine in der Größe angepaßte Tasche verwendet werden und der Materialaufwand pro Tasche ist wegen der allseitigen Umhüllung hoch. Hinzu kommt, daß produktspezifische Informationen meist auf dem unteren Klebefalz aufgedruckt sind. Dies ist deshalb nachteilig weil ein stufiges Hintereinanderhängen in Verkaufsständern nicht möglich ist.The invention relates to a packaging for tools, in particular drilling, chiseling or filing tools with a cylindrical shaft which has closed lateral grooves at the ends. Bags of cardboard with viewing windows or plastic with a transparent front part are known for such tools. This packaging has the disadvantage that it can tear or warp due to the weight of the tool. For each tool size a size-adapted pocket must be used and the material expenditure per pocket is high due to the all-round covering. In addition, product-specific information is usually printed on the lower adhesive fold. This is disadvantageous because it is not possible to hang them in stages in sales stands.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Die erfindungsgemäße Verpackung mit dem kennzeichnenden Merkmal des Anspruchs 1 hat demgegenüber den Vorteil, daß sie bei minimalem Materialaufwand universell einsetzbar und auch bei schweren Werkzeugen bis 80 kg Gewicht dauerhaft stabil und formbeständig ist. Für alle Werkzeuge mit gleichem Schaftdurchmesser kann unabhängig von den Abmessungen des Werkzeugkopfes die gleiche Verpackung verwendet werden. Weiter hat die Verpackung den Vorteil, daß sie nur aus einem einzigen, leicht zu entsorgenden und wiederverwertbaren Material besteht, sie kann als Lager- und /oder Verkaufsverpackung dienen.The packaging according to the invention with the characterizing feature of claim 1 has the advantage that it minimal use of materials can be used universally and is permanently stable and dimensionally stable even with heavy tools weighing up to 80 kg. The same packaging can be used for all tools with the same shank diameter, regardless of the dimensions of the tool head. Furthermore, the packaging has the advantage that it consists of only a single, easily disposed of and recyclable material, it can serve as storage and / or sales packaging.

Durch die weiteren in den abhängigen Ansprüchen aufgeführten Maßnahmen läßt sich die in Anspruch 1 angegebene Verpackung zusätzlich verbessern. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, sie aus einem elastischen, bruchsicheren Material wie Hart-Polypropylen herzustellen. Ein gegenseitiges Verrasten von Greifarmen und Sicherungsring verhindert zuverlässig ein selbstätiges Öffnen und erschwert ein Entnehmen des Werkzeugs aus der Verpackung vor dem Kauf im Geschäft. Eine Einbuchtung im oberen Teil des Aufhängeteils ermöglicht das Einschieben eines Etiketts mit Produktinformationen. Dies ermöglicht ein platzsparendes stufiges Hintereinanderhängen der Werkzeuge in einem Verkaufsständer.The packaging specified in claim 1 can be additionally improved by the further measures listed in the dependent claims. It is particularly advantageous to manufacture them from an elastic, shatterproof material such as hard polypropylene. Mutual locking of the gripper arms and locking ring reliably prevents them from opening automatically and makes it difficult to remove the tool from the packaging before buying it in the store. An indentation in the upper part of the hanging part allows a label with product information to be inserted. This enables space-saving, step-by-step hanging of the tools in a sales stand.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert. Figur 1 zeigt eine Draufsicht und Figur 2 eine Seitenansicht des Aufhängeteils. Die Figuren 3 und 4 zeigen den Aufhängebereich mit eingesetztem Werkzeug.An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and explained in more detail in the following description. Figure 1 shows a plan view and Figure 2 shows a side view of the hanging part. Figures 3 and 4 show the hanging area with the tool inserted.

Beschreibung des AusführungsbeispielsDescription of the embodiment

Die Verpackung besteht aus einem Aufhängeteil 2 und einem Sicherungsring 3. Das Aufhängeteil weist zwei nach unten herausstehende Greifarme 4 auf, die an ihren Enden jeweils eine nach innen gerichtete Haltenocke 5 tragen. Diese entspricht in ihrer Form einer endseitig geschlossenen Nut 6 im zylindrischen Schaft eines aufzuhängenden Werkzeugs 7 (vgl. Figur 4). Die Nut 6 ist üblicherweise genormt und somit bei jedem Werkzeug gleich. Die Höhe der Haltenocken 5 entspricht der Tiefe der Nut 6. Der Abstand der Greifarme 4 (ohne Haltenocken) entspricht dem Schaftdurchmesser des Werkzeugs 7.The packaging consists of a hanging part 2 and a locking ring 3. The hanging part has two protruding downwards Gripping arms 4, each of which has an inwardly directed holding cam 5 at its ends. The shape of this corresponds to a groove 6 closed at the end in the cylindrical shaft of a tool 7 to be suspended (cf. FIG. 4). The groove 6 is usually standardized and therefore the same for every tool. The height of the holding cams 5 corresponds to the depth of the groove 6. The distance between the gripping arms 4 (without holding cams) corresponds to the shank diameter of the tool 7.

Die Greifarme 4 bilden gewissermaßen eine Zange, deren Schenkel zum Ende hin aufeinander zulaufen. Die Außenseiten 8 der Greifarme 4 sind also angeschrägt, so daß sie sich zu ihrem Ende hin verjüngen; sie weisen mindestens eine Rastnut 9 auf.The gripping arms 4 form a pair of pliers, the legs of which converge towards the end. The outer sides 8 of the gripping arms 4 are therefore beveled so that they taper towards their end; they have at least one locking groove 9.

An die Greifarme 4 schließt sich nach oben eine Platte 11 an, die an ihrem oberen Ende mit einer Aufhängeöffnung 12 versehen ist. Die Platte 11 weist zwischen der Aufhängeöffnung 12 und den Greifarmen 4 eine flächige, flache Einbuchtung 13 auf, die dem Einlegen eines Etiketts mit Produktinformationen dient. Das Etikett kann aus Papier, Pappe oder Kunststoff gefertigt sein. Es wird von Halterippen 14 in der Platte 11 gehalten. Dadurch läßt es sich leicht einschieben und zur Entsorgung wieder entnehmen.A plate 11 adjoins the gripping arms 4 and is provided with a suspension opening 12 at its upper end. The plate 11 has between the suspension opening 12 and the gripping arms 4 a flat, shallow indentation 13, which is used to insert a label with product information. The label can be made of paper, cardboard or plastic. It is held in the plate 11 by holding ribs 14. This makes it easy to insert and remove for disposal.

Aus Figur 2 ist ersichtlich, daß der größte Teil der Platte 11 dünner ausgebildet ist, als die Greifarme 4 und der an die Greifarme 4 angrenzende untere Randbereich der Platte 11.It can be seen from FIG. 2 that most of the plate 11 is made thinner than the gripping arms 4 and the lower edge region of the plate 11 adjoining the gripping arms 4.

Die Figuren 3 und 4 zeigen, daß bei eingesetztem Werkzeug 7 der Sicherungsring 3 Über die Greifarme 4 geschoben ist. Dieser weist einen nach innen vorspringenden Rastring 16 auf, der in die Rastnut 9 eingehakt wird. Er läßt sich durch kräftiges Ziehen wieder abstreifen, verhindert aber ein selbstätiges Aufspreizen der Greifarme 4. In Figur 3 ist in der Sicherungsring 3 und das Werkzeug 7 in der rechten Hälfte geschnitten dargestellt. Wie Figur 4 zeigt, nimmt der Sicherungsring 3 im eingesetzten Zustand eine ovale Form ein, da er in der Quererstreckungsrichtung der Platte 11 an den Außenseiten 8 der Greifarme 4 und quer dazu direkt am Schaft des Werkzeugs 7 anliegt. Der Sicherungsring 3 kann zur Produktionsvereinfachung jedoch kreisrund gefertigt werden.Figures 3 and 4 show that when the tool 7 is inserted, the locking ring 3 is pushed over the gripping arms 4. This has an inwardly projecting locking ring 16 which is hooked into the locking groove 9. It can be removed by pulling it vigorously, but prevents the gripper arms from spreading out automatically 4. In Figure 3, the locking ring 3 and the tool 7 in the right half is shown cut. As FIG. 4 shows, the securing ring 3 assumes an oval shape in the inserted state, since it lies in the transverse direction of the plate 11 on the outer sides 8 of the gripping arms 4 and transversely thereto directly on the shaft of the tool 7. The circlip 3 can, however, be made circular to simplify production.

Die Rastverbindung zwischen Sicherungsring 3 und Greifarmen 4 kann zum Beispiel durch eine entsprechend tiefe Rastnut und einen engen Rastring auch so ausgeführt werden, daß sie sich zerstörungsfrei nicht mehr lösen läßt. Zum Entnehmen des Werkzeugs wird dann der Sicherungsring 3 zerschnitten oder mit einem Seitenschneider durchtrennt. Diese Maßnahme kann zur Vorbeugung gegen Ladendiebstahl vorgesehen werden.The locking connection between the locking ring 3 and the gripping arms 4 can also be carried out, for example, by means of a correspondingly deep locking groove and a narrow locking ring in such a way that it can no longer be released without being destroyed. To remove the tool, the locking ring 3 is then cut or cut with a side cutter. This measure can be used to prevent shoplifting.

Die Werkzeuge werden mittels der Verpackung hängend mit dem Werkzeugkopf nach unten präsentiert. Eine Umhüllung des gesamten Werkzeugs entfällt oder kann ohne tragende Funktion als billige Folie oder Papierhülle ergänzt werden. Die Erfindung ist insbesondere auf Werkzeuge für Bohr- oder Meißelhämmer anwendbar, die eine spezielle Werkzeugaufnahme zum schnellen Werkzeugwechsel aufweisen. Die Schäfte solcher Werkzeuge sind z.B. wie in der EP 357 648 B1 (WO-A-88 09 245) dargestellt ausgebildet.The tools are presented hanging from the packaging with the tool head facing down. A wrapping of the entire tool is not necessary or can be supplemented without a load-bearing function as a cheap film or paper cover. The invention is particularly applicable to tools for rotary hammers or chisel hammers which have a special tool holder for quick tool change. The shanks of such tools are e.g. as shown in EP 357 648 B1 (WO-A-88 09 245).

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  1. Packing for tools, particularly drilling, chiselling or filing tools, which have a stem provided with lateral troughs or grooves (6) closed at their end, characterized in that the packing consists of a suspension part (2) having downwardly projecting gripper arms (4), which have holding bosses (5) facing one another for engagement in the grooves (6), and of a fastening ring (3) engaging around the gripper arms.
  2. Packing according to Claim 1, characterized in that it consists entirely of plastics material, particularly polypropylene.
  3. Packing according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the gripper arms (4) taper towards their end.
  4. Packing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the outer sides (8) of each of the gripper arms (4) a catch groove (9) is provided and the fastening ring (3) has an inwardly projecting catch ring (16).
  5. Packing according to one of the preceding claims, particularly for sale purposes, characterized in that the suspension part (2) has a planar, shallow indentation (13) and holding ribs (14) for the insertion of a label.
  6. Packing according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the suspension part (14) has a suspension hole (12) in its top portion.
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