EP1325876B1 - Sales and storage package for zinc/air batteries - Google Patents

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EP1325876B1
EP1325876B1 EP02027008A EP02027008A EP1325876B1 EP 1325876 B1 EP1325876 B1 EP 1325876B1 EP 02027008 A EP02027008 A EP 02027008A EP 02027008 A EP02027008 A EP 02027008A EP 1325876 B1 EP1325876 B1 EP 1325876B1
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Herbert Schein
Anja Krüger
Helmut Hewelt
Manfred Hägele
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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
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    • B65D73/0085—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card within a window, hole or cut-out portion
    • B65D73/0092—Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card within a window, hole or cut-out portion combined with a preformed enclosure, e.g. a bulb
    • 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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • B65D83/0445—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills all the articles being stored in individual compartments
    • B65D83/0454—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills all the articles being stored in individual compartments the whole forming a circular container with rotating parts
    • 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
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/05—Tearable non-integral strips
    • 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
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  • the invention relates to a packaging for galvanic cells, in particular Zinc / air cells according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • gas-tight button cells of the rechargeable Ni / Cd system or the primary systems Ag 2 O / Zn and HgO / Zn were introduced with packages consisting, for example, of two plastic cups fitted together.
  • the one tray for receiving the cells was divided into circular compartments and could be rotated against the other tray so that the receiving compartments were sequentially aligned with a dispensing outlet in the other tray and the respective cell could be removed.
  • a corresponding packaging element is z. B. in the document DE 3630926 A1 blister pack described. Between a tear-resistant, airtight and transparent plastic film with cup-shaped Expressions and on this sealed aluminum foil are the cells in the whole protected from the ambient air.
  • US-PS 4015708 discloses as a packaging element for Zinc / air cells a carton. This contains a carrier made of cardboard with circular recesses for receiving the button cells, the with its bottom on a bottom foil cover of the carrier are glued on.
  • FIG. 4128248 A1 Another embodiment of a sales package for zinc / air cells can be found in the document DE 4128248 A1.
  • This document shows a sales and storage package for zinc / air cells with a Carrier on which the cells with their bottom, with air inlets is provided, are glued. It is on the carrier a cover made of transparent plastic with the cell shape substantially attached, cup-shaped recesses fastened. The cells are pushable for use by the wearer. On the carrier another film is attached, which extends into the areas of the carrier. The cells are pushable through the foil and it is at least there provided with an adhesive layer on which the cells with their bottom However, after pressing and pulling the cells on the Carrier remains.
  • WO 01/87732 A1 discloses a packaging for galvanic cells which essentially the features of the preamble of claim 1 of the present invention Invention reproduces. The problem, as the intended there Rotating link for the removal of button cells with respect to the removal opening can not be positioned there is not addressed.
  • the invention is based on the object, a package of the above to further improve the type mentioned and to design them so that the packaging easy to handle for removal of cells.
  • the packaging is particularly advantageous for being designed as a sales or Serve supply pack. It can be used for many types be formed by galvanic cells. It is preferred for Zinc / air cells or button cells formed. For these are some of the above to note the special features mentioned. These special features can achieved with possible embodiments of the invention particularly advantageous become.
  • the carrier and the cover may be a flat material. Offer here Plastics as well as particularly advantageous to a cardboard material.
  • the rotating backdrop is preferably transparent, so that the cells are visible and, for example, technical information is legible. However, it can also consist of non-transparent material, which facilitate easier education or have other reasons can.
  • the packaging in Figure 1 consists of a carrier cardboard 1 and a Covering carton 2 and a rotating gate 3 made of transparent material.
  • the Drehkulisse 3 has formations 4, the male button cells to be picked up correspond, for example, six cells.
  • the cover carton 2 has a central opening 7 for the rotating gate 3.
  • the carrier carton 1 has an opening 8, which emerges from FIG.
  • the rotating gate 3 is corresponding to the figures 2 to 4, which is the sequence represent the assembly, rotatable between the outer carton 2 and Carrier 1 stored. These two components are together glued or sealed, so no button cell 5 without destroying the Packaging from the rotating gate 3 can be removed.
  • In the opening 8 on the carrier carton 1 engages in the middle of the rotating gate 3 integrally formed Lead in. This forms the pivot bearing.
  • FIG. 5 is shown as on the carrier carton 1 a fold-out Tab 9 is provided.
  • An extraction of a single cell is only by opening the fold-out tab 9 possible. She is to Reclosing in a slot 10 as plug-in fuse plugged, which is provided in the cover box 2.
  • a label 13 is attached, which at the first use or the first removal a button cell 5 is destroyed and thus a guarantee for the Originality of the packaging supplies.
  • the cover cardboard 2 on the circumference of the opening 7 with in the opening protruding projections 12 is provided.
  • Two such each Projections are arranged at a distance from each other, about the upper portion of a cell receptacle 4 in the rotating gate 3 equivalent.
  • At the periphery of the opening 7 are several, for example six, pairs of such projections arranged. Through these projections When turning the rotary gate 3 each a targeted cell removal position specified. This is on the front of the package also visually recognizable by the projections 12.
  • the new sales pack allows an uncomplicated and always Proper removal of the button cells without effort. Separate Button cells can not fall out of the packaging or go unnoticed be removed.
  • the rotating backdrop is for removing button cells easy to put in the right position.
  • the intended Snap-on projections are clearly visible on the front of the packaging. The security label on the back of the package will make the Ensuring the integrity of the product, as it is easy to see whether the donation bag has already been opened.

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The sales and supply packing for battery cells (5) comprises a revolving compartmentalized disc (3) rotatable between a cardboard backing (1) and a cardboard cover (2) which are glued or welded together. The cover has an opening (7) for the revolving disc and the backing has a sealable flap (9) through which individual cells are withdrawn from the compartments of the disc. For resealing, the removable flap is inserted into a slot (10). A label is applied over the flap and is destroyed when the packing is first used or the first cell is withdrawn.

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Anwendungsgebiet und Stand der TechnikField of application and state of the art

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung für galvanische Zellen, insbesondere Zink/Luftzellen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a packaging for galvanic cells, in particular Zinc / air cells according to the preamble of claim 1.

Der wachsende Verbrauch von Zink/Luftzellen in Knopfzellenform, insbesondere für Hörgeräte, macht zwangsläufig auch die Verpackung dieses Massenartikels zu einem wichtigen Faktor. Sie muß einerseits wirtschaftlich sein, andererseits auch ein ansprechendes Aussehen aufweisen, um das Kaufinteresse zu fördern.The growing consumption of zinc / air cells in button cell shape, in particular for hearing aids, inevitably makes the packaging of this Mass Article to an important factor. It must be economical on the one hand on the other hand have a pleasing appearance, to promote the buying interest.

In Anlehnung an die Tabletten-Verpackungen der Pharma-Industrie wurden für gasdichte Knopfzellen des wiederaufladbaren Ni/Cd-Systems oder der Primärsysteme Ag2O/Zn und HgO/Zn Verpackungen eingeführt, die beispielsweise aus zwei ineinandergefügten Plastikschalen bestanden. Von denen war die eine Schale zur Aufnahme der Zellen in kreisförmig angeordnete Fächer aufgeteilt und konnte gegen die andere Schale gedreht werden derart, daß die Aufnahmefächer der Reihe nach mit einem Ausgabeauslaß in der anderen Schale zur Deckung gebracht wurden und die jeweilige Zelle entnommen werden konnte.Based on the pharmaceutical industry's tablet packaging, gas-tight button cells of the rechargeable Ni / Cd system or the primary systems Ag 2 O / Zn and HgO / Zn were introduced with packages consisting, for example, of two plastic cups fitted together. Of these, the one tray for receiving the cells was divided into circular compartments and could be rotated against the other tray so that the receiving compartments were sequentially aligned with a dispensing outlet in the other tray and the respective cell could be removed.

Bei Zink/Luftzellen stellt sich jedoch das besondere Problem, daß deren im Kathodenbecher befindliche Lufteinlassöffnungen bis zum Zeitpunkt der Ingebrauchnahme vor Luftzutritt und Feuchtigkeit geschützt werden müssen, d. h. die Zellen müssen in der Verpackung auch lagerfähig sein.In zinc / air cells, however, poses the particular problem that their in the cathode cup located air inlet openings until the time the use of air and moisture are protected must, d. H. The cells must also be storable in the packaging be.

Ein entsprechendes Verpackungselement ist z. B. die im Dokument DE 3630926 A1 beschriebene Durchdrückpackung. Zwischen einer reißfesten, luftdichten und transparenten Kunststoff-Folie mit napfförmigen Ausprägungen und einer auf diese aufgesiegelten Aluminiumfolie sind die Zellen darin im ganzen vor der Umgebungsluft geschützt.A corresponding packaging element is z. B. in the document DE 3630926 A1 blister pack described. Between a tear-resistant, airtight and transparent plastic film with cup-shaped Expressions and on this sealed aluminum foil are the cells in the whole protected from the ambient air.

Die Druckschrift US-PS 4015708 offenbart als Verpackungselement für Zink/Luftzellen eine Faltschachtel. Diese enthält einen Träger aus Karton mit kreisförmigen Aussparungen zur Aufnahme der Knopfzellen, die mit ihrem Boden auf einer unterseitigen Folienabdeckung des Trägers aufgeklebt sind.The document US-PS 4015708 discloses as a packaging element for Zinc / air cells a carton. This contains a carrier made of cardboard with circular recesses for receiving the button cells, the with its bottom on a bottom foil cover of the carrier are glued on.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung einer Verkaufsverpackung für Zink/Luftzellen ist dem Dokument DE 4128248 A1 zu entnehmen. Diese Druckschrift zeigt eine Verkaufs- und Vorratspackung für Zink/Luftzellen mit einem Träger, auf welchem die Zellen mit ihrem Boden, der mit Lufteintrittsöffnungen versehen ist, aufgeklebt sind. Dabei ist auf dem Träger eine Abdeckung aus durchsichtigem Kunststoff mit an die Zellenform im wesentlichen angepassten, napfförmigen Ausnehmungen befestigt. Die Zellen sind zum Gebrauch durch den Träger hindurchdrückbar. Auf dem Träger ist eine weitere Folie befestigt, die sich in die Bereiche des Trägers erstreckt. Die Zellen sind durch die Folie durchdrückbar und sie ist zumindest dort mit einer Klebeschicht versehen, an der die Zellen mit ihrem Boden haften, die jedoch nach dem Durchdrücken und Abziehen der Zellen am Träger verbleibt.Another embodiment of a sales package for zinc / air cells can be found in the document DE 4128248 A1. This document shows a sales and storage package for zinc / air cells with a Carrier on which the cells with their bottom, with air inlets is provided, are glued. It is on the carrier a cover made of transparent plastic with the cell shape substantially attached, cup-shaped recesses fastened. The cells are pushable for use by the wearer. On the carrier another film is attached, which extends into the areas of the carrier. The cells are pushable through the foil and it is at least there provided with an adhesive layer on which the cells with their bottom However, after pressing and pulling the cells on the Carrier remains.

Die WO 01/87732 A1 offenbart eine Verpackung für galvanische Zellen, die im wesentlichen die Merkmale des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 der vorliegenden Erfindung wiedergibt. Die Problemstellung, wie die dort vorgesehene Drehkulisse zur Entnahme von Knopfzellen in bezug auf die Entnahmeöffnung positioniert werden kann, ist dort nicht angesprochen.WO 01/87732 A1 discloses a packaging for galvanic cells which essentially the features of the preamble of claim 1 of the present invention Invention reproduces. The problem, as the intended there Rotating link for the removal of button cells with respect to the removal opening can not be positioned there is not addressed.

Aufgabe und LösungTask and solution

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Verpackung der eingangs genannten Art weiter zu verbessern und sie so zu gestalten, dass die Verpackung zur Entnahme von Zellen leicht handhabbar ist.The invention is based on the object, a package of the above to further improve the type mentioned and to design them so that the packaging easy to handle for removal of cells.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Verpackung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. In den Unteransprüchen sind vorteilhafte sowie bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung angegeben. Sie werden im folgenden näher erläutert. Der Wortlaut der Ansprüche wird durch ausdrückliche Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht.This object is achieved by a package with the Characteristics of claim 1 solved. In the subclaims are indicated advantageous and preferred embodiments of the invention. They are explained in more detail below. The wording of the claims becomes by express reference to the content of the description.

Die Verpackung ist besonders vorteilhaft dazu ausgebildet, als Verkaufsoder Vorratspackung zu dienen. Sie kann für grundsätzlich zahlreiche Arten von galvanischen Zellen ausgebildet sein. Bevorzugt ist sie für Zink/Luftzellen oder Knopfzellen ausgebildet. Für diese sind einige der zuvor genannten Besonderheiten zu beachten. Diese Besonderheiten können mit möglichen Ausbildungen der Erfindung besonders vorteilhaft erreicht werden.The packaging is particularly advantageous for being designed as a sales or Serve supply pack. It can be used for many types be formed by galvanic cells. It is preferred for Zinc / air cells or button cells formed. For these are some of the above to note the special features mentioned. These special features can achieved with possible embodiments of the invention particularly advantageous become.

Der Träger sowie die Abdeckung können ein Flachmaterial sein. Hier bieten sich Kunststoffe ebenso wie besonders vorteilhaft ein Kartonmaterial an. Die Drehkulisse ist zwar bevorzugt transparent, damit die Zellen sichtbar sind und beispielsweise technische Angaben lesbar sind. Allerdings kann sie auch aus nichttransparentem Material bestehen, was eine einfachere Ausbildung ermöglichen oder andere Gründe haben kann.The carrier and the cover may be a flat material. Offer here Plastics as well as particularly advantageous to a cardboard material. Although the rotating backdrop is preferably transparent, so that the cells are visible and, for example, technical information is legible. However, it can also consist of non-transparent material, which facilitate easier education or have other reasons can.

Der Gegenstand der Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der Figuren näher erläutert, welche ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung zeigen:

Figuren 1 bis 4
zeigen Aufbau und den Ablauf des Zusammenbaus einer erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung und
Figur 5
zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Verpackung von hinten.
The object of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures, which show an embodiment of the invention:
FIGS. 1 to 4
show structure and the course of assembly of a package according to the invention and
FIG. 5
shows the packaging according to the invention from behind.

Detaillierte Beschreibung des AusführungsbeispielsDetailed description of the embodiment

Die Verpackung in Figur 1 besteht aus einem Trägerkarton 1 und einem Deckkarton 2 sowie einer Drehkulisse 3 aus transparentem Material. Die Drehkulisse 3 besitzt Ausformungen 4, die den aufzunehmenden Knopfzellen entsprechen, beispielsweise für sechs Zellen. Eine entsprechende Knopfzelle 5 mit einem Etikett 6, durch welches Luftzutritt vor Gebrauch der Zelle verhindert werden kann, ist der Figur 1 ebenfalls zu entnehmen.The packaging in Figure 1 consists of a carrier cardboard 1 and a Covering carton 2 and a rotating gate 3 made of transparent material. The Drehkulisse 3 has formations 4, the male button cells to be picked up correspond, for example, six cells. A corresponding Button cell 5 with a label 6, through which air access before use the cell can be prevented, the figure 1 is also shown.

Der Deckkarton 2 besitzt eine zentrale Öffnung 7 für die Drehkulisse 3. Der Trägerkarton 1 besitzt eine Öffnung 8, die aus Figur 5 hervorgeht. Die Drehkulisse 3 ist entsprechend den Figuren 2 bis 4, die den Ablauf des Zusammenbaus darstellen, drehbar zwischen Deckkarton 2 und Trägerkarton 1 gelagert. Diese beiden Bestandteile sind miteinander verklebt oder versiegelt, sodass keine Knopfzelle 5 ohne Zerstörung der Verpackung aus der Drehkulisse 3 entnommen werden kann. In die Öffnung 8 am Trägerkarton 1 greift ein in der Mitte der Drehkulisse 3 angeformter Vorsprung ein. Dies bildet das Drehlager. The cover carton 2 has a central opening 7 for the rotating gate 3. The carrier carton 1 has an opening 8, which emerges from FIG. The rotating gate 3 is corresponding to the figures 2 to 4, which is the sequence represent the assembly, rotatable between the outer carton 2 and Carrier 1 stored. These two components are together glued or sealed, so no button cell 5 without destroying the Packaging from the rotating gate 3 can be removed. In the opening 8 on the carrier carton 1 engages in the middle of the rotating gate 3 integrally formed Lead in. This forms the pivot bearing.

In Figur 5 ist dargestellt, wie am Trägerkarton 1 eine herausklappbare Lasche 9 vorgesehen ist. Eine Entnahme einer einzelnen Zelle ist nur durch das Öffnen der herausklappbaren Lasche 9 möglich. Sie ist zum Wiederverschließen in einen Schlitz 10 als Einstecksicherung einsteckbar, der im Deckkarton 2 vorgesehen ist. Über der Lasche 9 ist ein Etikett 13 angebracht, welches beim ersten Gebrauch bzw. der ersten Entnahme einer Knopfzelle 5 zerstört wird und damit eine Garantie für die Originalität der Verpackung liefert.In Figure 5 is shown as on the carrier carton 1 a fold-out Tab 9 is provided. An extraction of a single cell is only by opening the fold-out tab 9 possible. She is to Reclosing in a slot 10 as plug-in fuse plugged, which is provided in the cover box 2. Over the tab 9 is a label 13 attached, which at the first use or the first removal a button cell 5 is destroyed and thus a guarantee for the Originality of the packaging supplies.

Für die Handhabung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist es besonders vorteilhaft, dass der Deckkarton 2 am Umfang der Öffnung 7 mit in die Öffnung ragenden Vorsprüngen 12 versehen ist. Jeweils zwei derartige Vorsprünge sind in einem Abstand voneinander angeordnet, der etwa dem oberen Abschnitt einer Zellenaufnahme 4 in der Drehkulisse 3 entspricht. Am Umfang der Öffnung 7 sind mehrere, beispielsweise sechs, Paare solcher Vorsprünge angeordnet. Durch diese Vorsprünge wird beim Drehen der Drehkulisse 3 jeweils eine gezielte Zellenentnahmeposition vorgegeben. Diese ist an der Vorderseite der Verpackung auch durch die Vorsprünge 12 visuell erkennbar.For the handling of the device according to the invention it is special advantageous that the cover cardboard 2 on the circumference of the opening 7 with in the opening protruding projections 12 is provided. Two such each Projections are arranged at a distance from each other, about the upper portion of a cell receptacle 4 in the rotating gate 3 equivalent. At the periphery of the opening 7 are several, for example six, pairs of such projections arranged. Through these projections When turning the rotary gate 3 each a targeted cell removal position specified. This is on the front of the package also visually recognizable by the projections 12.

Die neue Verkaufspackung ermöglicht eine unkomplizierte und stets sachgerechte Entnahme der Knopfzellen ohne Kraftaufwand. Einzelne Knopfzellen können aus der Verpackung nicht herausfallen oder unbemerkt entnommen werden. Die Drehkulisse ist zur Entnahme von Knopfzellen leicht in die richtige Position zu bringen. Die dazu vorgesehenen Einrastvorsprünge sind auf der Verpackungsvorderseite gut erkennbar. Durch das Sicherheitsetikett auf der Rückseite der Verpackung wird die Unversehrtheit des Produkts gewährleistet, da leicht erkennbar ist, ob die Spendelasche bereits geöffnet wurde.The new sales pack allows an uncomplicated and always Proper removal of the button cells without effort. Separate Button cells can not fall out of the packaging or go unnoticed be removed. The rotating backdrop is for removing button cells easy to put in the right position. The intended Snap-on projections are clearly visible on the front of the packaging. The security label on the back of the package will make the Ensuring the integrity of the product, as it is easy to see whether the donation bag has already been opened.

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  1. A packaging for galvanic cells having a rotatable insert arranged on a carrier, particularly made from transparent material, where the rotatable insert has blisters (4) for accommodating several cells (5)and the carrier has an opening for withdrawing individual cells from the rotatable insert, wherein the rotatable insert (3) is arranged between a carrier (1) and a cover (2), which are cemented or sealed together, such that it is free to rotate, where the cover (2) has an opening (7) for accommodating the rotatable insert (3) and the carrier (1) has a securable tab (9) that allows withdrawing individual cells from the rotatable insert (3), characterized in that the cover (2) has several pairs of protrusions (12) arranged around the circumference of the opening (7) that protrude into the opening, where spacing between paired adjacent protrusions (12) roughly corresponds to the width of the outer end of blister (4) for accommodating cells in the rotatable insert (3).
  2. A packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the galvanic cells are zinc-air cells (5), in particular with a label (6) applied to the zinc-air cells in order to prevent air entering the cell prior to its being placed in service.
  3. A packaging according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that is a sale or storage packaging.
  4. A packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that tab (9) may be inserted into a slot (10) in order to resecure it, where the slot (10) is provided in the cover (2).
  5. A packaging according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the carrier (1) and/or cover (2) are essentially planar, wherein preferably the carrier and/or cover consist of cardboard.
  6. A packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a security seal, in particular a label (13) that will be destroyed the first time the tab is used or a cell (5) is withdrawn from the packaging, is applied to the tab (9).
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