EP1515627B1 - Receptacle for accommodating at least one pencil - Google Patents

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EP1515627B1
EP1515627B1 EP03738064A EP03738064A EP1515627B1 EP 1515627 B1 EP1515627 B1 EP 1515627B1 EP 03738064 A EP03738064 A EP 03738064A EP 03738064 A EP03738064 A EP 03738064A EP 1515627 B1 EP1515627 B1 EP 1515627B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
    • B43K—IMPLEMENTS FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
    • B43K23/00—Holders or connectors for writing implements; Means for protecting the writing-points
    • B43K23/001—Supporting means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/34—Pencil boxes; Pencil etuis or the like
    • 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
    • B65D85/28—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for incompressible or rigid rod-shaped or tubular articles for pencils or pens

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  • the invention relates to a container for receiving at least one pin, with an interior and a boundary of the interior forming the first wall element.
  • Containers of the above type are known. They usually have peripheral edges of at least two millimeters wide, along which the welding of individual parts of the container takes place, wherein the items are usually a lid and a bottom. Since the edges are sometimes relatively sharp, they interfere with the handling of the container and even pose a risk of injury. Moreover, they are not appealing from an aesthetic point of view.
  • the first wall element has a lying in the interior of the first connecting portion, at its free end, an end portion is bent to a first connecting portion adjacent to the second wall member.
  • an edge which lies at the free end of the end section of the first connecting section is arranged within the interior of the container.
  • the edge disturbs neither the handling nor the aesthetic effect, at least when the container is closed. Also, any risk of injury is excluded when the container is closed.
  • the free end of said end portion or the edge does not protrude approximately into the interior, but is bent over to the second wall element.
  • This arrangement of the edge has the consequence that the edge can not interfere in any way. Namely, since it faces the adjacent wall member, it does not interfere with the handling of the container, for example, when taking out a pen.
  • aligning the edge on the adjacent wall element to a risk of injury because a user can not come into contact with the edge.
  • the "hiding" of the edge results in an improvement in aesthetics.
  • the first connecting portion with the second wall element forms a gap which is bounded by the end portion.
  • an edge which in principle in particular carries the risk of injury in itself, forms the conclusion of a gap and is thus arranged inaccessible to the fingers of a user.
  • any risk of injury is banned.
  • the possibly aesthetically unappealing edge in the gap is "hidden" in this way.
  • a connecting device for connecting the first connecting portion to the second wall element is provided.
  • the first and the second wall element for "cohesion" of the container which - as detailed above - any existing edges are arranged at end portions such that they do not interfere with handling, bring no risk of injury and not disadvantageous affect the aesthetics.
  • the connecting device according to the invention is preferably a weld. Therefore, a particularly easy to train and automatable connection of the two wall elements is possible with each other.
  • the first wall element also applies, according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, to the second wall element.
  • the second wall element has a second connecting portion, which lies in the interior of the container.
  • the first and the second wall element are integrally formed with each other.
  • At least one wall element is formed by a film, more preferably by a thermoforming film.
  • the wall thickness of the wall elements can in principle be arbitrary. It depends on the specific needs. Preferably, it is 200 to 400 microns.
  • the material of the wall elements is in principle arbitrary.
  • a boundary edge formed by a cutting operation is located at the free end of the first connecting portion.
  • a punching or cutting edge forming a particularly high risk of injury is "hidden" by bending over to the adjacent wall element, as a result of which the advantages described above are achieved.
  • At least one bending hinge for connecting adjacent wall elements is provided.
  • Such a bending blade simplifies the further processing, for example, of a "cutting pattern" to the three-dimensional pen container, because the bending of the hinge simplifies the bending of the wall elements to the desired three-dimensional shape.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention provides at least one stiffening rib, which more preferably has the shape of a bulge.
  • a bulge is particularly easy to train, especially in the context of a deep drawing process.
  • material is saved in the design by bulging.
  • an intermediate bottom is provided according to the invention.
  • the intermediate floor is preferably made in one piece with the wall elements.
  • the invention as in the other embodiments - even in a design with intermediate bottom before a one-piece "pattern" before, from which by folding or folding and connecting connecting portions, a three-dimensional container is created.
  • this makes it possible to automate the manufacturing process.
  • At least one latching device is preferably provided for at least temporarily connecting two wall elements to one another.
  • a latching device may be provided additionally or alternatively to the connecting device, in particular the welding. In particular, it can serve to temporarily hold together two wall elements to be welded together, which simplifies the welding process.
  • the said elements are all formed integrally with each other, by deep-drawing a PET film with a wall thickness of 250 microns.
  • Bending hinges 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 are respectively provided between said individual elements, whereby the "folding" for assembling the container is simplified in accordance with the illustration shown in FIG.
  • the bending hinges have each the shape of a formed during deep drawing bulge, as shown in Figure 3 in section.
  • Figure 3 shows schematically how the punched edges 48 and 50 are "hidden” according to the illustrated embodiment of the invention. Namely, as shown in Figure 3, the side members 20 and 22, starting from the bending blades 38 and 40 initially arranged to run each other, wherein they subsequently form a gap 52 with each other, which is bounded by the punching edges 48 and 50.
  • the punched edges 48 and 50 come to lie in an interior 54 of the container, whereby they are not visible from the outside and therefore do not disturb the overall aesthetic impression.
  • the punching edges 48 and 50 also do not pose a risk of injury because they are each bent over to the adjacent side element.
  • Figure 3 shows schematically only the connection of the two side members 20 and 22 with each other.
  • the gap formed there is limited by the punching edge 46 and the intermediate bottom 26, because in this area at the intermediate bottom 42 no corresponding punching edge is present.
  • Figure 4 shows schematically stiffeners 56 and 58, which are - realized in the form of bulges - roughly comparable to the bending hinges.
  • stiffeners welds 60 and 62 of the wall elements involved are formed with each other. In this way, the welds 60 and 62 are quasi "hidden” so that they do not affect the overall aesthetic impression. Seen from the interior 54 forth the stiffening bulges have the shape of ribs.
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows a latching device, which is composed in particular of lugs 64, 66 and 68.
  • the projection 64 is slightly shorter than the projection 66, as shown in FIG. 5, and has at its free end a further projection 68 engaging behind the projection 66 in the locked state.
  • the projection 64 corresponds to an outer latching groove, whereas the projection 66 corresponds to an inner latching groove.
  • the lugs may be disposed between the stiffeners 56 and 58 on the side members 20 and 22, respectively.

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A receptacle for accommodating at least one pencil, comprising an inner space and a first wall element that delimits the inner space. The first wall element has a first connecting section that is located inside the inner space, and at the free end of this connecting section, an end section is to be folded back onto a second element that is adjacent to the first connecting section.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Behältnis zum Aufnehmen mindestens eines Stiftes, mit einem Innenraum und einem eine Begrenzung des Innenraums bildenden ersten Wandelement.The invention relates to a container for receiving at least one pin, with an interior and a boundary of the interior forming the first wall element.

Behältnisse der oben genannten Art sind bekannt. Sie weisen in der Regel umlaufende Kanten von wenigstens zwei Millimetern Breite auf, entlang derer die Verschweißung von Einzelteilen des Behältnisses erfolgt, wobei es sich bei den Einzelteilen üblicherweise um einen Deckel und einen Boden handelt. Da die Kanten bisweilen vergleichsweise scharf sind, stören sie beim Handhaben des Behältnisses und bergen sogar Verletzungsgefahr. Darüber hinaus sind sie unter ästhetischen Aspekten wenig ansprechend.Containers of the above type are known. They usually have peripheral edges of at least two millimeters wide, along which the welding of individual parts of the container takes place, wherein the items are usually a lid and a bottom. Since the edges are sometimes relatively sharp, they interfere with the handling of the container and even pose a risk of injury. Moreover, they are not appealing from an aesthetic point of view.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, das Behältnis der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, daß das Handhaben des Behältnisses verbessert ist, jede Verletzungsgefahr ausgeschlossen ist und das Behältnis ästhetisch ansprechend ist.It is an object of the invention to develop the container of the type mentioned in such a way that the handling of the container is improved, any risk of injury is excluded and the container is aesthetically pleasing.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die gestellte Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß das erste Wandelement einen in dem Innenraum liegenden ersten Verbindungsabschnitt aufweist, an dessen freiem Ende ein Endabschnitt auf ein dem ersten Verbindungsabschnitt benachbartes zweites Wandelement zu umgebogen ist.According to the invention this object is achieved in that the first wall element has a lying in the interior of the first connecting portion, at its free end, an end portion is bent to a first connecting portion adjacent to the second wall member.

Mit anderen Worten ist nach der Erfindung zweierlei zur Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe vorgesehen: zum einen wird eine Kante, die an dem freien Ende des Endabschnitts des ersten Verbindungsabschnitts liegt, innerhalb des Innenraums des Behältnisses angeordnet. Dadurch stört die Kante zumindest bei geschlossenem Behältnis weder die Handhabung noch die ästhetische Wirkung. Auch ist jede Verletzungsgefahr bei geschlossenem Behältnis ausgeschlossen. Zum zweiten ist nach der Erfindung aber auch vorgesehen, daß das freie Ende des genannten Endabschnitts bzw. die Kante nicht etwa in den Innenraum hineinragt, sondern auf das zweite Wandelement zu umgebogen ist. Diese Anordnung der Kante hat zur Folge, daß die Kante in keiner Weise stören kann. Da sie nämlich dem benachbarten Wandelement zugewendet ist, beeinträchtigt sie nicht die Handhabung des Behältnisses, beispielsweise beim Herausnehmen eines Stiftes. Darüber hinaus schließt das Ausrichten der Kante auf das benachbarte Wandelement zu eine Verletzungsgefahr aus, weil ein Benutzer gar nicht mit der Kante in Berührung kommen kann. Schließlich resultiert aus dem "Verstecken" der Kante eine Verbesserung der Ästhetik.In other words, according to the invention, two things are provided to achieve the object: on the one hand, an edge which lies at the free end of the end section of the first connecting section is arranged within the interior of the container. As a result, the edge disturbs neither the handling nor the aesthetic effect, at least when the container is closed. Also, any risk of injury is excluded when the container is closed. Secondly, according to the invention, however, also provided that the free end of said end portion or the edge does not protrude approximately into the interior, but is bent over to the second wall element. This arrangement of the edge has the consequence that the edge can not interfere in any way. Namely, since it faces the adjacent wall member, it does not interfere with the handling of the container, for example, when taking out a pen. In addition, aligning the edge on the adjacent wall element to a risk of injury, because a user can not come into contact with the edge. Finally, the "hiding" of the edge results in an improvement in aesthetics.

An dieser Stelle sei ausdrücklich darauf hingewiesen, daß mit "umgebogen" jede denkbare Art von Auslenkung umfaßt werden soll, insbesondere "abknicken".At this point, it should be expressly pointed out that with "bent over" any conceivable type of deflection should be included, in particular "kinking".

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der erste Verbindungsabschnitt mit dem zweiten Wandelement einen Spalt bildet, der von dem Endabschnitt begrenzt ist.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the first connecting portion with the second wall element forms a gap which is bounded by the end portion.

Mit anderen Worten ist nach dieser Ausgestaltung vorgesehen, daß eine Kante, die ja grundsätzlich insbesondere Verletzungsgefahr in sich birgt, den Abschluß eines Spaltes bildet und damit für die Finger eines Benutzers unzugänglich angeordnet ist. Dadurch ist jede Verletzungsgefahr gebannt. Im übrigen wird auf diese Weise die unter Umständen ästhetisch wenig ansprechende Kante in dem Spalt "versteckt".In other words, it is provided according to this embodiment that an edge, which in principle in particular carries the risk of injury in itself, forms the conclusion of a gap and is thus arranged inaccessible to the fingers of a user. As a result, any risk of injury is banned. Moreover, the possibly aesthetically unappealing edge in the gap is "hidden" in this way.

Weiter bevorzugt ist eine Verbindungseinrichtung zum Verbinden des ersten Verbindungsabschnitts mit dem zweiten Wandelement vorgesehen.More preferably, a connecting device for connecting the first connecting portion to the second wall element is provided.

Bei dieser Ausgestaltung dienen das erste und das zweite Wandelement zum "Zusammenhalt" des Behältnisses, wobei - wie oben detailliert ausgeführt - eventuell vorhandene Kanten an Endabschnitten derart angeordnet sind, daß sie die Handhabung nicht stören, keine Verletzungsgefahr mit sich bringen und sich nicht nachteilig auf die Ästhetik auswirken.In this embodiment, the first and the second wall element for "cohesion" of the container, which - as detailed above - any existing edges are arranged at end portions such that they do not interfere with handling, bring no risk of injury and not disadvantageous affect the aesthetics.

Die Verbindungseinrichtung ist erfindungsgemäß bevorzugt eine Schweißung. Daher ist eine besonders einfach auszubildende und automatisierbare Verbindung der beiden Wandelemente miteinander möglich.The connecting device according to the invention is preferably a weld. Therefore, a particularly easy to train and automatable connection of the two wall elements is possible with each other.

Was oben für das erste Wandelement beschrieben worden ist, gilt nach einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung auch für das zweite Wandelement. Danach ist nämlich vorgesehen, daß das zweite Wandelement einen zweiten Verbindungsabschnitt aufweist, der in dem Innenraum des Behältnisses liegt.What has been described above for the first wall element also applies, according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, to the second wall element. After that, it is provided that the second wall element has a second connecting portion, which lies in the interior of the container.

Bei dieser Ausgestaltung der Erfindung werden im Hinblick auf etwaige Kanten des zweiten Verbindungsabschnittes die gleichen Vorteile erzielt, wie dies bei dem ersten Verbindungsabschnitt der Fall ist.In this embodiment of the invention, the same advantages are achieved with respect to any edges of the second connecting portion, as is the case with the first connecting portion.

Selbstverständlich kann auch bei dieser Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorgesehen sein, daß an einem freien Ende des zweiten Verbindungsabschnitts ein Endabschnitt auf das erste Wandelement zu umgebogen ist.Of course, it can also be provided in this embodiment of the invention that at an open end of the second connecting portion, an end portion is bent over to the first wall element.

Wiederum werden die gleichen Vorteile erzielt, wie sie oben erläutert sind.Again, the same benefits are achieved as explained above.

Nach einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind das erste und das zweite Wandelement einstückig miteinander ausgeführt.According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the first and the second wall element are integrally formed with each other.

Zum Zusammensetzen des Behältnisses werden dabei die beiden Wandelemente aufeinander zu "gefaltet". Insgesamt kann dadurch eine Minimierung von Verbindungseinrichtungen erzielt werden, weil ja die beiden Wandelemente auf einer Seite bereits miteinander verbunden sind.To assemble the container while the two wall elements are "folded" to each other. Overall, a minimization of connecting devices can be achieved, because yes, the two wall elements are already connected to each other on one side.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist mindestens ein Wandelement von einer Folie, weiter bevorzugt von einer Tiefziehfolie gebildet.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one wall element is formed by a film, more preferably by a thermoforming film.

Diese Ausgestaltung vereinfacht die Herstellung.This embodiment simplifies the production.

Selbstverständlich kann die Wandstärke der Wandelemente prinzipiell beliebig sein. Sie hängt jeweils von den konkreten Bedürfnissen ab. Bevorzugt liegt sie bei 200 bis 400 µm.Of course, the wall thickness of the wall elements can in principle be arbitrary. It depends on the specific needs. Preferably, it is 200 to 400 microns.

Gleichermaßen ist das Material der Wandelemente prinzipiell beliebig. Im Hinblick auf eine Vereinfachung des Herstellungsverfahrens und im Hinblick auf die Preisgestaltung ist nach einer Ausführung der Erfindung vorgesehen, daß mindestens ein Wandelement aus Kunststoff, bevorzugt thermoplastischem oder duroplastischem Kunststoff, weiter bevorzugt PET oder PVC ist.Likewise, the material of the wall elements is in principle arbitrary. In view of a simplification of the manufacturing process and in terms of pricing is provided according to an embodiment of the invention that at least one wall element made of plastic, preferably thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic, more preferably PET or PVC.

Insbesondere dann, wenn eines der Wandelemente oder alle Wandelemente mittels Tiefziehens hergestellt werden, kann ein nachträgliches Ausstanzen eines "Schnittmusters" für das Behältnis erforderlich sein. Darüber hinaus ist ein Stanzen oder ein Schneiden aber auch im Rahmen anderer Herstellungsverfahren denkbar.In particular, if one of the wall elements or all wall elements are produced by deep drawing, a subsequent punching of a "pattern" for the container may be required. In addition, punching or cutting but also in the context of other manufacturing processes is conceivable.

Daher ist nach einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung vorgesehen, daß eine durch einen Trennvorgang, wie etwa Stanzen oder Schneiden, entstandene Begrenzungskante an dem freien Ende des ersten Verbindungsabschnitts liegt.Therefore, according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that a boundary edge formed by a cutting operation, such as stamping or cutting, is located at the free end of the first connecting portion.

Mit anderen Worten wird nach dieser Ausgestaltung der Erfindung insbesondere eine ein besonders hohes Verletzungsrisiko bildende Stanz- oder Schneidkante durch Umbiegen auf das benachbarte Wandelement zu "versteckt", wodurch die weiter oben beschriebenen Vorteile erzielt werden.In other words, according to this embodiment of the invention, in particular, a punching or cutting edge forming a particularly high risk of injury is "hidden" by bending over to the adjacent wall element, as a result of which the advantages described above are achieved.

Insbesondere bei der Ausgestaltung mit einstückig miteinander ausgeführten Wandelementen ist erfindungsgemäß mindestens ein Biegescharnier zum Verbinden benachbarter Wandelemente vorgesehen.In particular, in the embodiment with integrally executed wall elements according to the invention at least one bending hinge for connecting adjacent wall elements is provided.

Ein solches Biegeschamier vereinfacht das Weiterverarbeiten beispielsweise eines "Schnittmusters" zu dem dreidimensionalen Stiftbehältnis, weil das Biegeschamier das Umbiegen der Wandelemente zu der angestrebten dreidimensionalen Form vereinfacht.Such a bending blade simplifies the further processing, for example, of a "cutting pattern" to the three-dimensional pen container, because the bending of the hinge simplifies the bending of the wall elements to the desired three-dimensional shape.

Um dem Behältnis Stabilität zu verleihen, sieht eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung mindestens eine Versteifungsrippe vor, die weiter bevorzugt die Form einer Ausbuchtung hat. Eine solche Ausbuchtung ist nämlich insbesondere im Rahmen eines Tiefziehprozesses besonders leicht auszubilden. Im Gegensatz zur Ausbildung einer Versteifungsrippe durch entsprechende Wandstärkenvergrößerung wird darüber hinaus bei der Ausgestaltung durch Ausbuchtung Material gespart.In order to provide stability to the container, a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention provides at least one stiffening rib, which more preferably has the shape of a bulge. Such a bulge is particularly easy to train, especially in the context of a deep drawing process. In contrast to the formation of a stiffening rib by increasing the wall thickness, moreover, material is saved in the design by bulging.

Um mehrere Stifte in dem Behältnis platzsparend anordnen zu können, ist erfindungsgemäß ein Zwischenboden vorgesehen.In order to arrange several pins in the container to save space, an intermediate bottom is provided according to the invention.

Dabei ist der Zwischenboden erfindungsgemäß bevorzugt einstückig mit den Wandelementen ausgeführt.In this case, according to the invention, the intermediate floor is preferably made in one piece with the wall elements.

Mit anderen Worten sieht die Erfindung - wie bei den anderen Ausgestaltungen auch - selbst bei einer Ausgestaltung mit Zwischenboden ein einstückiges "Schnittmuster" vor, aus dem durch Umlegen bzw. Falten und Verbinden von Verbindungsabschnitten ein dreidimensionales Behältnis geschaffen wird. Insbesondere dadurch ist es möglich, den Herstellungsprozeß zu automatisieren.In other words, the invention - as in the other embodiments - even in a design with intermediate bottom before a one-piece "pattern" before, from which by folding or folding and connecting connecting portions, a three-dimensional container is created. In particular, this makes it possible to automate the manufacturing process.

Schließlich ist erfindungsgemäß bevorzugt mindestens eine Verrastungseinrichtung zum zumindest vorübergehenden Verbinden zweier Wandelemente miteinander vorgesehen. Eine solche Verrastungseinrichtung kann zusätzlich oder alternativ zu der Verbindungseinrichtung, insbesondere der Verschweißung, vorgesehen sein. Insbesondere kann sie dazu dienen, zwei miteinander zu verschweißende Wandelemente vorübergehend zusammenzuhalten, was den Schweißvorgang vereinfacht.Finally, according to the invention, at least one latching device is preferably provided for at least temporarily connecting two wall elements to one another. Such a latching device may be provided additionally or alternatively to the connecting device, in particular the welding. In particular, it can serve to temporarily hold together two wall elements to be welded together, which simplifies the welding process.

Im folgenden ist die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegende Zeichnung mit weiteren Einzelheiten näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen

  • Figur 1 ein Schnittmuster bzw. eine Abwicklung eines besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels des erfindungsgemäßen Behältnisses,
  • Figur 2 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Behältnisses nach Figur 1,
  • Figur 3 eine schematische Schnittansicht eines Details des Behältnisses nach Figur 1,
  • Figur 4 eine schematische perspektivische Detailansicht des Behältnisses nach Figur 1 und
  • Figur 5 schematisch eine Verrastungseinrichtung des Behältnisses nach Figur 1.
In the following the invention with reference to a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings with further details is explained in more detail. Show
  • 1 shows a pattern or a development of a particularly preferred embodiment of the container according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the container according to FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic sectional view of a detail of the container according to FIG. 1,
  • Figure 4 is a schematic perspective detail view of the container of Figure 1 and
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows a latching device of the container according to FIG. 1.

Gemäß der in Figur 1 gezeigten Abwicklung des Behältnisses nach einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind folgende Elemente vorgesehen:

  • eine Vorderwand 10, eine Rückwand 12, Seitenelemente 14, 16, 18, 20 und 22, eine Verschlußlasche 24 sowie ein Zwischenboden 26.
According to the development of the container shown in Figure 1 according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the following elements are provided:
  • a front wall 10, a rear wall 12, side members 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22, a closure tab 24 and an intermediate bottom 26th

Die genannten Elemente sind alle einstückig miteinander ausgebildet, und zwar durch Tiefziehen einer PET-Folie mit einer Wandstärke von 250 µm. Zwischen den genannten Einzelementen sind jeweils Biegescharniere 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 bzw. 40 vorgesehen, wodurch das "Falten" zum Zusammensetzen des Behältnisses entsprechend der in Figur 2 dargestellten Darstellung vereinfacht ist. Die Biegescharniere haben jeweils die Form einer im Rahmen des Tiefziehens ausgebildeten Ausbuchtung, wie sie in Figur 3 im Schnitt gezeigt ist.The said elements are all formed integrally with each other, by deep-drawing a PET film with a wall thickness of 250 microns. Bending hinges 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 are respectively provided between said individual elements, whereby the "folding" for assembling the container is simplified in accordance with the illustration shown in FIG. The bending hinges have each the shape of a formed during deep drawing bulge, as shown in Figure 3 in section.

Nach dem Tiefziehen, das an Folienbahnen durchgeführt wird, erfolgt ein Abtrennen der einzelnen Behältnis-Schnittmuster von dem jeweils vorhergehenden und nachfolgenden durch Stanzen. Darüber hinaus erfolgt auch an Seitenbegrenzungen ein Stanzen. Die dadurch entstehenden Stanzkanten sind mit den Bezugszahlen 42, 44, 46, 48 bzw. 50 bezeichnet.After deep-drawing, which is carried out on film webs, a separation of the individual container pattern of the respective preceding and succeeding by punching takes place. In addition, punching is also performed on the side boundaries. The resulting punching edges are designated by the reference numerals 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50, respectively.

Figur. 3 zeigt schematisch, wie nach der gezeigten Ausführungsform der Erfindung die Stanzkanten 48 und 50 "versteckt" werden. Wie nämlich Figur 3 zu entnehmen ist, werden die Seitenelemente 20 und 22 ausgehend von den Biegeschamieren 38 bzw. 40 zunächst aufeinander zu laufend angeordnet, wobei sie darauffolgend miteinander einen Spalt 52 bilden, der von den Stanzkanten 48 und 50 begrenzt ist.Figure. Figure 3 shows schematically how the punched edges 48 and 50 are "hidden" according to the illustrated embodiment of the invention. Namely, as shown in Figure 3, the side members 20 and 22, starting from the bending blades 38 and 40 initially arranged to run each other, wherein they subsequently form a gap 52 with each other, which is bounded by the punching edges 48 and 50.

Dadurch kommen die Stanzkanten 48 und 50 zum einen in einem Innenraum 54 des Behältnisses zu liegen, wodurch sie von außen nicht sichtbar sind und daher den ästhetischen Gesamteindruck nicht stören. Darüber hinaus bergen die Stanzkanten 48 und 50 auch keine Verletzungsgefahr, weil sie jeweils auf das benachbarte Seitenelement zu umgebogen sind.As a result, the punched edges 48 and 50 come to lie in an interior 54 of the container, whereby they are not visible from the outside and therefore do not disturb the overall aesthetic impression. In addition, the punching edges 48 and 50 also do not pose a risk of injury because they are each bent over to the adjacent side element.

Figur 3 zeigt schematisch nur die Verbindung der beiden Seitenelemente 20 und 22 miteinander. Selbstverständlich gilt das gleiche auch für die Verbindung der Seitenelemente 14 und 18 miteinander. Im Bereich des Zwischenbodens 26 wird allerdings der dort ausgebildete Spalt von der Stanzkante 46 und dem Zwischenboden 26 begrenzt, weil in diesem Bereich an dem Zwischenboden 42 keine entsprechende Stanzkante vorhanden ist.Figure 3 shows schematically only the connection of the two side members 20 and 22 with each other. Of course, the same applies to the connection of the side members 14 and 18 with each other. In the area of the intermediate bottom 26, however, the gap formed there is limited by the punching edge 46 and the intermediate bottom 26, because in this area at the intermediate bottom 42 no corresponding punching edge is present.

Figur 4 zeigt schematisch Versteifungen 56 bzw. 58, die - in etwa vergleichbar mit den Biegescharnieren - in Form von Ausbuchtungen realisiert sind. In den Versteifungen sind Verschweißungen 60 bzw. 62 der beteiligten Wandelemente miteinander ausgebildet. Auf diese Weise sind auch die Verschweißungen 60 und 62 quasi "versteckt", so daß sie den ästhetischen Gesamteindruck nicht beeinträchtigen. Vom Innenraum 54 her gesehen haben die Versteifungsausbuchtungen die Form von Rippen.Figure 4 shows schematically stiffeners 56 and 58, which are - realized in the form of bulges - roughly comparable to the bending hinges. In the stiffeners welds 60 and 62 of the wall elements involved are formed with each other. In this way, the welds 60 and 62 are quasi "hidden" so that they do not affect the overall aesthetic impression. Seen from the interior 54 forth the stiffening bulges have the shape of ribs.

Figur 5 zeigt schematisch eine Verrastungseinrichtung, die sich insbesondere aus Ansätzen 64, 66 und 68 zusammensetzt. Der Ansatz 64 ist entsprechend der Darstellung in Figur 5 etwas kürzer als der Ansatz 66 und weist an seinem freien Ende einen den Ansatz 66 in verrastetem Zustand hintergreifenden weiteren Ansatz 68 auf. Der Ansatz 64 entspricht einer außen liegenden Rastnut, wohingegen der Ansatz 66 einer innen liegenden Rastnut entspricht.FIG. 5 schematically shows a latching device, which is composed in particular of lugs 64, 66 and 68. The projection 64 is slightly shorter than the projection 66, as shown in FIG. 5, and has at its free end a further projection 68 engaging behind the projection 66 in the locked state. The projection 64 corresponds to an outer latching groove, whereas the projection 66 corresponds to an inner latching groove.

Wenngleich dies nicht dargestellt ist, können die Ansätze beispielsweise jeweils zwischen den Versteifungen 56 und 58 an den Seitenelementen 20 bzw. 22 angeordnet sein.For example, although not shown, the lugs may be disposed between the stiffeners 56 and 58 on the side members 20 and 22, respectively.

Sie dienen dazu, die beiden Seitenelemente 20 und 22 zumindest so lange miteinander zu verbinden, bis die Verschweißungen 60 und 62 ausgebildet worden sind. Dieses vorübergehende Verbinden der Seitenelemente 20 und 22 miteinander vereinfacht den Verschweißungsvorgang erheblich.They serve to connect the two side elements 20 and 22 together at least until the welds 60 and 62 have been formed. This temporary connection of the side members 20 and 22 together greatly simplifies the welding process.

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  1. Receptacle for accommodating at least one pencil, with an internal space (54) and a first wall element (14, 18, 20, 22) forming a boundary of the internal space, characterised in that the first wall element (14, 18, 20, 22) has a first connecting portion which is in the internal space (54) and at the free end (44, 46, 48, 50) of which an end portion is bent over toward a second wall element (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26) which is adjacent to the first connecting portion.
  2. Receptacle according to claim 1, characterised in that the first connecting portion together with the second wall element (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26) forms a gap (52) which is delimited by the end portion.
  3. Receptacle according to claim 1 or 2, characterised by a connecting device (60, 62) for connecting the first connecting portion to the second wall element (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26).
  4. Receptacle according to claim 3, characterised in that the connecting device (60, 62) is a weld.
  5. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second wall element (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26) has a second connecting portion which is disposed in the internal space (54) of the receptacle.
  6. Receptacle according to claim 5, characterised in that at a free end (44, 46, 48, 50) an end portion is bent over toward the first wall element (14, 16, 18, 20, 22).
  7. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first and second wall elements (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) are formed in one piece with one another.
  8. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one wall element (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) is formed by a foil.
  9. Receptacle according to claim 8, characterised in that the foil is a deep drawn foil.
  10. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the wall thickness of the first and/or the second wall element (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) is between 200 and 400µm.
  11. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one wall element (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) is of plastics material, preferably thermoplastic or thermosetting plastics material.
  12. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one wall element (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26) is of PET or PVC.
  13. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a boundary edge (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) produced by a severing operation, such as for example stamping or cutting, is disposed at the free end of the first connecting portion.
  14. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least one bending hinge (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40) for connecting adjacent wall elements (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26).
  15. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least one stiffening rib (56, 58).
  16. Receptacle according to claim 15, characterised in that the stiffening rib (56, 58) is in the form of a bulge.
  17. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised by an intermediate partition (26).
  18. Receptacle according to claim 17, characterised in that the intermediate partition (26) is produced in one piece with the wall elements (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24).
  19. Receptacle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least one latching device (64, 66, 68) for at least temporarily connecting two wall elements (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26) together.
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