EP2027993A1 - Device for preparing packing paper for the subsequent packing process - Google Patents

Abstract

The packaging paper preparing device comprises two embossing devices (2). An embossing roller (3,4,5) is arranged with embossing structure arranged in a basic grid for pressing the packaging paper. The packaging paper is passed through within the cycle of one embossing device through its passage, where another embossing device comprises a folding roller for applying folding perforations on the packaging paper. An independent claim is included for a method for preparing packaging paper for luxury products, such as cigarettes and cigars or sweets.

Description

The invention relates to a device for preparing packaging paper for luxury foods such as cigarettes, cigars, sweets or the like on the subsequent packaging process according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the invention relates to a generic method.

From the WO 02-076716 A1 and the EP 1 437 213 A1 , which are herewith declared an integral part of the present application, a device for satinizing and embossing metallized packaging paper is known, which is used in particular as so-called "inner liner packaging" in cigarette packs. When satinizing two effects are achieved. On the one hand, an optical refinement of the paper surface is brought about by the application of a fine uniform embossing pattern. As a result, a diffuse optical matting is achieved on the metallized paper surface. On the other hand, a refraction of the paper fibers is generated at the same time, which facilitate the further processing, in particular the folding.

For reasons of economy and environmental protection, it is contemplated to use wrapping paper which may be of different colors but not metallized. With this wrapping paper, the optical refinement during satinization is visible through a uniform surface roughening of the paper. The other effect, the refraction of the paper fibers, is the same as with the metallized packaging paper.

For satinizing embossing rollers are used which have a surface structure with arranged in a homogeneous basic grid similar embossing structures. Furthermore, individual regions of the roll surface and / or individual embossed structures in their arrangement and / or geometric shape may deviate from the basic pattern in order to specifically effect a deviating scattering behavior of the incident light beams in this region of the embossed paper surface. This opens up a variety of optical effects. For example, by completely omitting embossed structures in individual areas of the roll surface, it is possible to apply logos to the paper surface, which stand out from the satin-finished surrounding surface. Furthermore, by an altered geometric shape of individual embossed structures on the embossing roll optically authenticatable identification features can be embedded in the satinized paper surface.

An advantage of the calendering and embossing device is that said plurality of surface structures can be generated when passing through a single array of embossing rollers on the packaging paper. As a result, the working cycle of this embossing unit can be synchronized with the process cycle of the subsequent packaging process of the cigarettes with relatively little effort. Another already mentioned advantage for the subsequent packaging process is that the satinizing a refraction of the fibers of the packaging paper is achieved, whereby a precisely reproducible folding of the paper is ensured during the packaging of cigarettes. This is necessary because even a slightly faulty folding angle the susceptibility to malfunction of Packaging process increased rapidly. For example, the interaction of three embossing rollers in an embossing unit greatly improves the folding properties of the satin-finished paper. Such a device is known from the already cited WO 02-076716 A1 the same applicant, wherein the packaging paper first passes through a first pair of rollers and then a second pair of rollers, so that by the use of three rollers, the contact pressure can be reduced and thereby a better refraction of the paper content of the packaging material can be achieved.

However, with regard to the subsequent packaging process, a further increased foldability of the packaging paper is desirable. Foldability means not only a precisely reproducible location of the fold, but also the lowest possible force for folding the paper. Because the required mechanical forces are difficult to control and forcibly affect the packaged goods, which causes its damage or destruction. This is the case in particular in packaging processes in which a folding of the packaging paper in the longitudinal direction of the cigarettes to be packaged is necessary. Another folding technical problem is the variety of commonly used paper types, which in addition to site-dependent diversified quality properties also have different basis weights between 19gsm and 115gsm. In addition, increasingly calendered paper is used whose stiffness is increased. The different foldability of these types of paper must be manageable by the packaging machine in order to avoid loss of quality or rejects.

In order to solve this technical problem, formation of fold breaks in the packaging paper is desirable in advance of the packaging process, which greatly improves its foldability in the area of the fold breaks. For this purpose, the arrangement of additional shaping structures on the roll surface of the embossing unit is conceivable, which in addition to the calendering and / or the application of logos and / or authentication features, a shaping of fold breaks in the packaging paper is made possible. However, due to the strongly deviating dimensioning of the rather coarse to be provided shaping structures in comparison to the finely engraved embossed structures loss of quality during the calendering of the paper can be expected. This is increasingly true for embossing units in which a high quality satin finish is achieved by the interaction of embossed structures, which are arranged on a plurality of embossing rollers, as in the from EP 1 437 213 A1 known three-roll embossing unit. Another disadvantage is that no variation or adjustment possibilities with respect to the relative position between surface structures and fold breaks on the packaging paper are possible.

Proceeding from this, the invention has the object of developing a device of the type mentioned in such a way that while avoiding the aforementioned disadvantages, a high-quality foldability of the packaging paper is ensured during the subsequent packaging process, wherein the position of the folds is process dependent variable.

The stated object is achieved by a device for preparing packaging paper on the packaging process according to claim 1.

The object is further achieved by a generic method according to claim 17.

It is therefore proposed the arrangement of a second embossing unit, which is designed for forming the fold breaks at the desired relative position on the packaging paper. As a result, a kind of "prefolding" is realized for the subsequent packaging process. The second embossing unit can be arranged, for example, between the first embossing unit and a cutting device for the paper in the packaging machine. By adapting the working cycle of the second embossing unit there is a continuous variability of the folding breaking position on the packaging paper. Due to their less complex structure, a simple replacement of the folding rollers of the second embossing unit according to the process requirements is possible. According to the invention, this requires no intervention in the highly optimized embossing process of the first embossing unit.

In this case, the foldability of the packaging paper is already increased by the calendering process when passing through the first embossing unit. This makes it possible that the folding fractures applied in the second embossing unit can be kept small in both their number and geometrical extent. For example, a formation of fold breaks can be provided only in the less foldable lower packaging area. This is advantageous since fold breaks formed in the paper surface are disturbing whose visual appearance works. Thus, for aesthetic reasons in an easily visible upper folding area of the packaging, for example, it is possible to dispense with the formation of fold breaks, since, according to the invention, sufficient foldability of this area can already be ensured by the first stamping unit. Depending on the foldability of the packaging paper used, it may also be desirable to completely dispense with the formation of fold breaks depending on the process, which is possible with only minimal effort in the roll arrangement according to the invention by omitting the second embossing unit.

The integration of the second embossing unit in a mutually coordinated process sequence between the first embossing unit and the packaging machine is a further technical problem. To avoid synchronization errors between the process cycle and the work cycles of the first and second embossing unit according to the invention a control unit according to claim 9 is proposed.

Further preferred embodiments of the invention are defined in each case by the remaining dependent claims.

Fig. 1:

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung mit zwei Prägeeinheiten;

Fig. 2:

eine schematische Querschnittsansicht der jeweiligen Walzenanordnung der in Fig. 1 gezeigten zwei Prägeeinheiten, wobei zusätzlich ein zwischen den Prägeeinheiten transportiertes Verpackungspapier dargestellt ist;

Fig. 3:

eine schematische Querschnittsansicht der Walzenanordnung der zweiten Prägeeinheit, aus welcher die einander korresponierenden Formgebungsstrukturen auf der Walzenoberfläche hervorgehen;

Fig. 4:

eine schematische Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung, welche an einen anschliessenden Verpackungsprozess von Zigaretten gekoppelt ist und welche eine zusätzliche Regelungseinheit zur gegenseitigen Anpassung der Arbeitstakte der Prägeeinheiten und zur Synchronisierung mit dem Prozesstakt der Verpackungsmaschine umfasst;

Fig. 5:

eine Draufsicht auf das in der in Fig. 4 gezeigten Vorrichtung geprägte Verpackungspapier, aus welcher die einzelnen Prägeetappen auf dem Verpackungspapier während dessen Vorbereitung auf den Verpackungsprozess erkennbar sind;

Fig. 6A:

eine schematische Querschnittsansicht in einem Verpackungspapier verpackter Zigaretten, wobei die in dem Verpackungspapier ausgeformten Falzbrüche zur besseren Faltbarkeit desselben erkennbar sind und die weitere Positionen zur sinnvollen Anordnung von Falzbrüchen durch Pfeile markiert sind;

Fig. 6B:

eine perspektivische Darstellung der in Fig 6A gezeigten Zigarettenverpackung;

Fig. 6C:

eine weitere Querschnittsansicht einer alternativen Ausführungsform einer Zigarettenverpackung, wobei die Positionen zur sinnvollen Anordnung von Falzbrüchen durch Pfeile markiert sind; und

Fig. 6D:

eine dritte Ausführungsform einer Zigarettenverpackung in einer Querschnittsansicht, wobei die Positionen zur sinnvollen Anordnung von Falzbrüchen durch Pfeile markiert sind.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings, on the basis of which further properties and advantages of the invention result. The figures, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination, which the person skilled in the art also individually and to summarize meaningful further combinations. Showing:

Fig. 1:

a perspective view of an inventive device with two embossing units;

Fig. 2:

a schematic cross-sectional view of the respective roller assembly of in Fig. 1 two embossing units shown, in addition, a transported between the embossing units packaging paper is shown;

3:

a schematic cross-sectional view of the roller assembly of the second embossing unit, from which emerge the mutually corresponding shaping structures on the roll surface;

4:

a schematic representation of another embodiment of the inventive device which is coupled to a subsequent packaging process of cigarettes and which comprises an additional control unit for mutual adaptation of the working cycles of the embossing units and for synchronization with the process cycle of the packaging machine;

Fig. 5:

a top view of that in the in Fig. 4 shown packaging paper from which the individual embossing stages on the packaging paper can be seen during its preparation for the packaging process;

6A:

a schematic cross-sectional view in a packaging paper packaged cigarettes, wherein the formed in the packaging paper fold breaks for better foldability of the same are recognizable and the other positions for meaningful arrangement of fold breaks are marked by arrows;

Fig. 6B:

a perspective view of in Fig. 6A cigarette pack shown;

Fig. 6C:

a further cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a cigarette packaging, wherein the positions for meaningful arrangement of fold breaks are marked by arrows; and

Fig. 6D:

a third embodiment of a cigarette package in a cross-sectional view, wherein the positions for meaningful arrangement of fold breaks are marked by arrows.

A device 1 for the preparation of packaging paper on the subsequent packaging process comprises a first embossing unit 2 and a second embossing unit 10. The first embossing unit 2 has three embossing rollers 3, 4, 5, wherein the embossing roller 3 is driven by a drive 6. The design and arrangement of the embossing rollers 3, 4 and 5 is known per se and has been disclosed in various patents, also in the documents cited above. The driven embossing roller 3 has a surface structure with both axially and circularly homogeneously rastered individual tooth-shaped embossed structures 7, by means of which the satin effect is achieved. This surface structure is called the basic grid. In this case, the embossed structures 7 can be pyramid-shaped with different cross sections, as truncated pyramids or cone-shaped. In the case of pyramidal embossed structures 7, these have a cross section in the form of a quadrilateral parallelogram.

Furthermore, on the surface of the driven roller 3, there are individual regions 8 with embossing structures deviating from the basic pattern. In this case, by completely omitting embossed structures in region 8, the binding of a logo on the packaging paper can be achieved. Likewise, individual embossed structures may be provided on the roll surface, which are formed differently in their geometric shape and / or surface, in order according to the disclosure of EP-1 437 213 A1 to produce on the packaging paper signs whose appearance changes depending on the viewing angle of the viewer and / or the type and / or location of the illumination source. These can serve, for example, as authentication features on the packaging paper.

In the embodiment according to Fig. 1 The device 1 has a first counter roller 4 for the driven roller 3. On the surface of the counter-roller 4 are circumferentially extending and mutually parallel grooves 9 are provided, in which engage the embossing structures 7 of the driven embossing roller 3. A subsequent counter-roller 5 has identical embossing structures 7 as the driven roller 3.

A second embossing unit 10 is arranged behind the first embossing unit 2 with a spacing which corresponds to a transport path T of the packaging paper 16. The second embossing unit 10 is used for forming fold breaks 27a-f on the surface of the packaging paper 16 and comprises two folding rollers 11 and 12 whose effect brings about a simplification of the subsequent folding process, and which thus act as prefolding rollers. The folding roller 11 is coupled to a drive 13, while the folding roller 12 acts as a counter-roller. The folding rollers 11 and 12 have a substantially smooth surface, wherein a partial circumference with individual in the longitudinal direction of the folding rollers 11, 12 extending forming structures 14a, b, c and 15a, b, c is provided. The length of the shaping structures 14a, b, c or 15a, b, c may correspond to the roll length or may be smaller. Preferably, its length substantially corresponds to that of a part of the paper surface to be folded in the packaging process. In the specific case of producing innerliner packaging for cigarette packets, the shaping structures 14a, b, c or 15a, b, c can be arranged, for example, in the central region of the folding roller surface 11, 12 and, depending on the package design, in a range from slightly more than half to extend to about five-sixths of the roll length, or go through this completely.

The shaping structures 14a-c of the driven folding roller 11 are formed as parallel savings, while the shaping structures 15a-c of the counter-folding roller 12 have a form of mutually parallel elongated projections. The shaping structures 14a-c and 15a-c are with respect to their Form and their arrangement along the circumference of the respective folding roller 11 and 12 formed corresponding to each other so that they engage one another during a complete rotation of the folding roller pair 11, 12 once form-fitting manner. This is particularly in the schematic cross-sectional view of the two folding rollers 11, 12 in Fig. 3 clarified. Therein, in particular, the rounded shape of the front corner of the shaping structures 15a-c can be seen in order to prevent cutting of the packaging paper.

In the schematic cross-sectional view of the embossing rollers 3, 4 and 5 and the folding rollers 11 and 12 of the device 1 in Fig. 2 the transport path T of the packaging paper 16 is shown, which extends between the location A of the first embossing unit 2 and the location B of the second embossing unit 10.

The Fig. 4 schematically shows the inventive device 1 as a precursor of the packaging process 25 of cigarettes 26. The device 1 comprises a synchronization device 17, which serves to adapt the power stroke A1 of the first embossing unit 2 with the process cycle P of the packaging process. The process cycle can be defined, for example, by a length of the packaging paper 16 to be supplied per unit time of the packaging machine, to which the working cycle A1 of the first embossing unit 2 must be coordinated during preprocessing of the packaging paper 16. This corresponds to a positionally accurate arrangement of embossed surface structures 28, 29 on the respectively to be supplied length of the packaging paper 16. The surface structures may be structures of satin surface 28 or act on an applied logo 29.

The synchronization unit 17 includes a determination device 18 for determining the power stroke A1 of the first embossing unit 2. an optical detection of the position of surface structures 28, 29 which have been impressed on the packaging paper 16 in the embossing unit 2. In this case, the detection takes place on the transport path T between the first embossing unit 2 and the second embossing unit 10. The determined working stroke A1 can then be adapted to the process cycle P in a positioning device 19. For this purpose, a manual and / or automated adjustment method is conceivable. For example, For example, the embossing roll 3 may be temporarily decoupled from the drive so as to extend the transport path T of the wrapping paper 16 by a desired amount, which is then in line with the process stroke P. The extension of the transport path T of the packaging paper 16 as required is absorbed by a buffer unit 23 a, which is arranged behind the first embossing unit 2.

In order to establish and control the power stroke A2 of the second embossing unit 10, the device 1 additionally comprises a control unit 20. The control unit 20 includes a comparison device 21, by which a detection of a quantitative deviation between the power strokes A1 and A2 of the first and second embossing units 2 and 10 allows is. This can be done for example by means of an optical representation by a lamp which is designed in the manner of a stroboscope for regularly spaced light irradiation on the packaging paper.

The irradiation frequency preferably corresponds to the process cycle. Thus, an optical representation of the relative position between the surface structures applied in the first embossing unit 2 and the fold breaks 27a-c formed in the second embossing unit 10 takes place on the packaging paper 16.

The thus determined information is further used in a positioning device 22 in order to adapt the working cycle A2 to the working cycle A1 such that the formed folding fractures 27a-c have the desired relative position on the packaging paper 16. For example, For example, the positioning device 22 may be configured to manually and / or automatically adjust the peripheral relative position of the driven folding roller 11 with respect to the packaging paper 16. For this purpose, a coupling for decoupling the folding roller 11 of the roller drive 13 is conceivable. This additionally enables a change in the relative position of the fold breaks 27a-c on the packaging paper 16 as needed or as a function of the process.

Furthermore, the comparison device 21 can also be used to detect the relative deviation of the working cycle A2 with respect to the process cycle P, for a second check of the synchronization with the subsequent packaging process. Furthermore, indirect conclusions can be obtained in this way on an unwanted deviation of the power stroke A2 with respect to the power stroke A1, since the power stroke A1 is already synchronized by means of the synchronization unit 17 with the process cycle P.

In order to extend the transport path T of the packaging paper 16 when the positioner 22 intervenes, a further buffer unit 23b is provided after the second embossing unit 10.

In the subsequent packaging process 25, the packaging paper 16 equipped with fold breaks 27a-c is continuously fed to the packaging machine in the process cycle P. After cutting the paper length required by the cutter head of the packaging machine is a direct folding of the packaging paper 16 to the packaged cigarettes 26. In this case, thanks to the fold breaks 27a-c only a small force required, whereby destruction of the packaged good is effectively avoided. The fold breaks 27a-c are preferably located at the bottom of the package thus formed, where two folds are made along the fold edges 30a and 30b.

In Fig. 5 the packaging paper 16 is shown in a schematic plan view, wherein the different embossing structures are shown in stages before and after passing through the individual embossing units 2, 10. Here, the satin-finished in the first embossing unit 2 surface 18 and an applied logo 29, as well as in the second embossing unit 10 formed folding edges 27a-c can be seen.

The Fig. 6A shows the fully packaged in the packaging paper 16 cigarettes 26 in a sectional view. In this case, a total of six fold breaks 27a-f are formed along the bottom of the package, for which purpose folding rolls 11, 12 having in each case six shaping structures 14, 15 are to be provided. A folding 30a, 30b takes place in the packaging machine in this case between the two each outside arranged fold breaks 27a and 27b and 27e and 27f. Nevertheless, the centrally arranged fold breaks 27c, d also contribute to facilitating the folding process.

Preferably, an adaptation of the number and design of the shaping structures 14, 15 on the folding rollers 11, 12 and thus the formed folding fractures 27a-f depending on the type of packaging paper used 16. For example, in the embodiment six fold fractures 27a-f with about 0.2mm Depth at a paper thickness of 0.05mm.

Furthermore, the formation of fold breaks 27a-f is conceivable not only on the packaging bottom, but also on other regions of the packaging paper 16, for example in the upper folding section. For this purpose, additional shaping structures 14, 15 may be present on the folding rollers 11, 12. Alternatively, the arrangement of another pair of folding rollers 11, 12 is conceivable. The position of these additional top fold breaks is in Fig. 6A indicated by the arrows PO1 and PO2. Furthermore, the folding process can also be facilitated by folding fractures arranged in the middle side region of the packaging, as shown schematically by the arrows PM1 and PM2.

The Fig. 6B shows the package described in a perspective view. In this type of package, a single paper length is used, with the closure of the package being formed by an upper overlap region 31a of respectively adjacent paper ends.

For another type of packaging, which is in Fig. 6C is shown, two lengths of paper are used, the shutter is ensured by an upper and lower overlap region 31a and 31b. Also in this type of packaging is a formation of fold breaks in the lower packing area makes sense, as in the in Fig. 6a as shown by the arrows PU1 and PU2, as well as in the symbolized by the arrows PO1 and PO2 upper packing area and in the symbolized by the arrows PM1 and PM2 middle packaging area.

A third type of packing, as used in a so-called "shoulder box", is in Fig.6D shown. The pack closure takes place here by a lateral overlap region 31c arranged in the lower third of the pack. Prior to folding, the formation of fold breaks preferably takes place in the upper and lower packing areas, according to the arrows PO1 or PO2 and PU1 or PU2.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Device for preparing packaging paper

2

first embossing unit

3

embossing roller

4

embossing roller

5

embossing roller

6

Drive for embossing roller 3

7

arranged in the basic grid embossed structures

8th

non-basic areas

9

circumferential grooves

10

second embossing unit

11

folding roller

12

folding roller

13

Drive for folding roller 11

14a-c

Shaping structures on folding roller 11

15a-c

Shaping structures on folding roller 12

16

wrapping paper

17

synchronizer

18

Determination device of the power stroke A1

19

Positioning device of the first embossing unit

20

Control unit of the second embossing unit

21

comparator

22

Positioning device of the second embossing unit

23a, b

buffer units

25

packaging process

26

cigarettes

27a-f

folding breaks

28

satined surface

29

applied logo

30a-d

folding

31a-c

overlapping areas

A

Location of the first embossing unit 2

B

Location of the second embossing unit 10

T

Transport path between the embossing units

PU1, PU2

Fold break position in the lower packing area

PO1, PO2

Fold break position in the upper packing area

PM1, PM2

Falzbruchposition in the middle packing area

Claims (18)

1. A device for preparing packaging paper (16) for luxury items such as cigarettes (26), cigars, sweets or the like on the subsequent packaging process (25) with a first embossing unit (2), the at least one embossing roll (3, 4, 5) embossed structures (7) arranged in a basic grid for glazing the packaging paper (16) and / or with base patterns deviating embossing structures (8) for applying logos and / or authentication features on the packaging paper, wherein the working cycle of the first embossing unit with a process cycle the packaging process (25) can be synchronized, characterized by a second embossing unit (10) to which the packaging paper (16) can be fed after its passage during the working cycle of the first embossing unit (2), wherein the second embossing unit (10) comprises at least one folding roller (11, 12) for applying fold breaks (27a-f) to the wrapping paper (16). 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two folding rollers (11, 12) along their surface each have at least one in the longitudinal direction of the roller (11, 12) extending shaping structure (14a-c, 15a-c), the Forming the fold breaks (27a-f) on the packaging paper (16) cooperate. 3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the shaping structures (14a-c, 15a-c) by longitudinal elevations (15a-c) on a folding roller (12) and corresponding countersinks (14a-c) on the other folding roller (11) are formed, which engage positively in the formation of the fold breaks (27 a-f). 3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the shaping structures (14a-c, 15a-c) have a substantially tooth-shaped cross-section with rounded front corner. 4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cross-sectional height of the shaping structures (14a-c, 15a-c) is in a range between 0.05mm and 1mm. 5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a number of between one and eight, preferably three, circumferentially arranged side by side shaping structures (14a-c, 15a-c) on the respective folding roller (11, 12) is provided , 6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that the circumferential spacing of respectively adjacent shaping structures (14a-c, 15a-c) is in a range between 0.3 mm and 5 mm. 7. Device according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the length of the shaping structures (14a-c, 15a-c) corresponds to only a partial length of the folding rollers (11, 12). 8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the folding rollers (11, 12) in the surface portion without shaping structures (14a-c, 15a-c) are substantially smooth. 9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the folding rollers (11, 12) are formed of steel. 10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by a control unit (20) through which the power stroke of the second embossing unit (10) with respect to the working cycle of the first embossing unit (2) is adjustable. 11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that the control unit (20) comprises a positioning device (22) for adjusting the circumferential relative position of the folding rollers (11, 12) to the packaging paper (16). 12. The apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the positioning device (22) has a coupling for decoupling the folding rollers (11, 12) of the roller drive (13). 13. Device according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the control unit (20) comprises a comparison device (21) for detecting a quantitative deviation between the power strokes of the first (2) and second embossing unit (10). 14. The device according to claim 13, characterized in that the comparison device for the optical representation of the relative position between surface structures (28, 29) and fold breaks (27a-f) on the packaging paper (16) is formed. 15. The apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that the optical representation is effected by a lamp which is formed for the regularly spaced light irradiation on the packaging paper (16). 16. Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that before and / or behind the second embossing unit (20) at least one buffer unit (23a, 23b) is arranged as required for deflecting the packaging paper. 17. A method for preparing packaging paper (16) for luxury goods such as cigarettes (26), cigars, sweets or the like on the subsequent packaging process (25), wherein the packaging paper (16) in a first embossing unit (2) arranged in a basic pattern embossing structures (7), whereby satinizing of the wrapping paper (16) is achieved and / or the wrapping paper (16) is treated with non-patterned embossing structures (8), thereby applying logos and / or authentication features to the wrapping paper (16) be synchronized with the process stroke of the first embossing unit with a process cycle of the packaging process (25), characterized in that the packaging paper (16) after Passing through the first embossing unit (2) in the working cycle of the same a second embossing unit (10) is supplied and in the second embossing unit (10) fold breaks (27a-f) are formed in the packaging paper (16).

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