EP2332842A1 - Method for packaging small articles and article packaging - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves protruding opposite ends (3) of a packing material tube (2) through a small-sized article (1) at the both sides of the tube. The ends of the tube are brought together and interconnected on a side of the article, where the tube ends are folded at an included angle of greater than or equal to 90 degrees. The articles are packed at a middle region (4) of the tube, where the tube ends are formed as projection regions (5) that are provided with a hermetic transversed sealed seam under application of pressure and/or heat, ultrasound or electromagnetic waves. An independent claim is also included for an article package comprising a lateral seam.

Description

The present invention relates to a method of packaging small-sized articles, such as e.g. Chocolates, hard or soft caramels or other small pieces of confectionery, in particular chocolate products, and an article packaging, in particular produced by this method. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of hermetic, i. airtight, but also odor and / or aroma-tight packaging of a small-sized article and, in particular hermetically sealed odor and / or aroma-tight article packaging.

In the packaging of foods, particularly small size confectionery, it is increasingly desirable for the package to hermetically seal the article, i. hermetically encloses the product also odor and / or aroma-tight, so that a high product quality can be secured even over long periods. This plays e.g. in so-called mixed packaging a role in a collective pack a plurality of different flavors and odor-emitting articles, each individually packaged, to avoid unwanted mutual odor and / or flavor influence of the article. In addition, a simple opening of the article packaging should be ensured. Such confectionery packaging is therefore increasingly demanding.

The DE 41 15 000 A1 discloses a tubular bag package, which consists of a film-like material with which an article to be packaged is enclosed on all sides airtight. In the longitudinal direction of the article, the edges of the film-like material overlap and are connected to each other throughout. Cross-seam sealing jaws seal the longitudinally opposite, open ends of the tubular bag package airtight.

In the EP 1 477 423 B1 The packaging material (single sheet) is folded around three of the total six surfaces of a substantially cuboid product. Lateral extensions of the opposing envelope sections are joined together by means of a seal line, with the seal line following a substantially arcuate or C-shaped path. Then, two opposite sides of the sealed sheet are twisted to form fan parts.

Although the aforementioned packaging allows the article to be packaged to be packaged airtight, the design of the article packs does not meet higher requirements.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a method for, in particular hermetic, packaging small-sized articles, in particular small-sized confectionery, which results in uncomplicated manner to a high-quality and visually appealing article packaging, is applicable to different Faltungs- / packaging types, and both on basis a single sheet processing of the packaging material as well as on the basis of a plurality of spaced items containing packaging material hose can be performed.

The object of the invention is also to specify a, in particular hermetically sealed, article packaging.

This object is achieved according to the invention by a method for packaging a small-sized article to form a packaging tube around the article, wherein the packaging tube on both sides on the article protruding, opposite ends, which are combined on one side of the article and connected to each other.

In this way, e.g. "Top-twist" packages (article packages) are made in which the flattened packaging tube ends folded up from both sides of the article are gathered together over an upper surface of the article received in the packaging tube and twisted together.

Preferably, an article-close, hermetic seal or a near-adhesive adhesion of the packaging tube ends by providing the packaging material, e.g. Plastic film, with a glue, a hot or cold seal layer (strip or frame-shaped sealing mask) a hermetic packaging closure or an article packaging with increased tightness in the range of twisting or twisting of the two packaging material tube ends achieved together.

On the other hand, if the merged packaging tube ends are not twisted, but are adhesively bonded together in flat contact (eg by a transverse seal or an adhesive seam or by fixing to each other by means of a label o. The like.) One, preferably hermetic, "Top-Seal" - Packing are produced, wherein preferably also here the packaging material with a corresponding adhesive coating, such as an adhesive layer or, for example, a hot or cold seal layer is provided to achieve a preferred, hermetic packaging closure.

Also in this case, by providing near-hermetic transverse sealing regions near the article, the requirements for the seal quality of the adhesive bond of the flat-end packaging tube ends can be reduced. For example, the ends can simply be held together by an overlapping label.

Preferably, the article to be packaged is placed in a central region of the package and the two ends are formed as overhang regions which are each folded, merged and interconnected with respect to the central region at an included angle of preferably α ≤90 °.

In particular, at least one of the protrusion regions is provided with a preferably hermetically sealed transverse seam, preferably transversely sealed (cold or hot or with adhesive bonding through adhesive regions).

However, on both sides of the article, only folded edges or an intermittently provided transverse sealing seam can be provided, without essential sealing function, but which facilitates the folding and merging of the ends of the packaging material hose on one side of the article.

In particular, it is advantageous if the two ends of the packaging material tube are twisted together, so that in this way a visually appealing, possibly also in the region of rotation increased density having "top-twist packaging" can be produced.

Alternatively, the two ends can be connected to one another by means of one or another transverse seam, preferably by means of one or another transverse seam seam and / or by means of an adhesive, and / or by means of a further packaging element, such as a label.

In addition, the article packaging by weakening the packaging material itself Aufreißhilfen, in particular in the region of the longitudinal seam or the combined and connected ends of the packaging tube, form or include Aufreißhilfen the article packaging or labels ("flag") are added, the last example of the connected Protruding ends of the packaging material hose on one side of the article and, for example, as a separate packaging strips carries a manufacturer indication or forms itself.

Preferably, the article package is formed from a single sheet separated from a wrapping film web of continuous material which is formed into a wrapping material tube (tubular wrapping) around the article, both longitudinal sides or the transverse sides of the cut sheet being formed by a preferably hermetic, i.e. Odorless and / or aroma-tight longitudinal seam along an upper side or a lower side or another lateral boundary surface of the article are joined together to form a longitudinal fin. At the article packaging, the longitudinal fin is preferably folded onto the packaging material hose and the ends of the packaging material hose projecting beyond the article are flattened before they are turned over to one side, preferably to the top, of the article and twisted together at the end or adhered flatly to form a transverse fin, eg be sealed.

The above object is further achieved according to the invention by an article wrapping, with a, containing an article packaging tube, whose over the article projecting ends are connected to one another on one side of the article.

Preferably, the two ends of the packaging material hose are formed as mutually opposite projecting portions, between which there is a central region of the packaging material hose, in which the article is arranged and the two supernatant regions with the central region in each case form an angle α ≤ 90 °. This prevents the packaged article from shifting relative to the center region.

Preferably, at least one of the overhang areas (especially both) has one, preferably hermetic, i. airtight and also odor and / or aroma-tight cross seam, which is preferably formed as a transverse sealing seam and close to the article. This makes it possible to improve the sealing packaging of the article particularly advantageous. Alternatively, however, the article packaging may also have only fold edges in these areas for easy folding and merging of the ends or protrusion areas of the packaging material tube on one side of the article.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the article packaging, the two ends are twisted together after their merging into a "top-twist" article packaging. In the area of twisting, an adhesive bond with increased impermeability can likewise be achieved by prior sealing mask coating of the packaging material.

As an alternative to a twisting / twisting of the two packaging material tube ends, the two ends can be connected by means of one or a (further) transverse seam, preferably by means of one or more another transverse sealing seam and / or by means of an adhesive and / or by means of a further packaging element, such as a label that connects the two adjacent, flattened packaging tube ends across, be adhesively bonded ("Top-Seal" -Artikelverpackung).

The article packaging is preferably based on a single sheet, separated from an endless packaging material web, whose opposite longitudinal edges are adhesively bonded to a packaging material tube while enclosing the article, this adhesive connection taking place to form a longitudinal fin folded onto the packaging material tube.

Alternatively, the article packaging under transverse separation of a spaced-apart containing packaging material hose according to the principle of the tubular bag packaging, preferably with open transverse ends with simultaneous close-fitting sealing transverse sealing thereof formed.

In particular, it is advantageous if at least one of the two ends of the article packaging, preferably at least one of the two protruding regions, and / or the longitudinal seam of the article packaging has at least one tear-open or the article packaging such a tear-open, e.g. in conjunction with a weakened area of the packaging film is added. Also, e.g. a label, such as a flag, be enclosed, which then protrudes from at least one of the adhesively bonded ends of the packaging tube.

Further preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in the remaining subclaims.

The present invention relates to a novel article packaging and a new manufacturing method for this.

These objects are claimed independently of the question of the tightness of the article packaging and of the measures preferably taken in the context of the production process, which are then correspondingly found on the finished article packaging. Although the creation of hermetic article packaging is a particular objective of the subject of the application, it is not limited thereto.

In the context of the present application, "hermetically sealed" is understood to mean "airtight", which at the same time means "aroma-tight" and "odor-proof".

Such a sealing quality, which forms the most preferred in the context of the present invention, is generally achieved by cold or heat sealing, wherein the packaging material at least corresponding sealing masks, ie, for example, frame or strip-shaped exposure areas of Packstoffes, which come into engagement after folding, has. In addition to pressure and temperature, the use in ultrasound for the formation of corresponding hermetic sealing seams is common.

Adhesive areas of the packaging material which are brought into contact with one another or with the packaging material generally do not result in a hermetic packaging closure, but are also included in the production process and the article packaging according to the present invention.

Fig. 1a bis 1e

Verfahrensschritte zur Verpackung eines Artikels zu einer "Twist-Top"-Artikelverpackung (Fig. 1e) nach einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel; und

Fig. 2a bis 2e

Verfahrensschritte zur Verpackung eines Artikels zu einer "Top-Seal"-Artikelverpackung (Fig. 2e) nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. In these show:

Fig. 1a to 1e

Method steps for packaging an article into a twist-top article package ( Fig. 1e ) according to a first embodiment; and

Fig. 2a to 2e

Method steps for packaging an article into a "top-seal" article packaging ( Fig. 2e ) According to a second embodiment.

While in the FIGS. 1a to 1e a first embodiment of a method for packaging an article 1 and in Figure 1e the thus formed article packaging is shown in the FIGS. 2a to 2e A second embodiment of a method for packaging an article 1 and in FIG. 2e the article packaging thus formed shown. The in the FIGS. 1a to 1d or 2a to 2d illustrated packaging steps are consistent and will be described together below.

In the FIGS. 1 a and 2a, an article 1 to be packaged is shown. This is preferably a small piece article 1, such as chocolate or confectionery products.

The shape of the article 1 to be packaged may be substantially cuboid, for example cube-shaped or else cylindrical or an article with curvilinear body edges. Preferably, the article 1 to be packaged has a parallelepiped shape. For example, the article may also have a substantially pyramidal or truncated pyramidal shape as shown in FIGS FIGS. 1 a and 2a is shown. However, other shapes with triangular, square or polygonal base are possible, as well as cylindrical or spherical articles 1. The procedure can therefore be applied regardless of the nature and form of Article 1.

In the Figures 1b and 2 B is the article 1 to be packaged from the FIGS. 1 a and 2a already surrounded by a packaging tube 2. Although it is generally referred to below as an article 1 to be packaged, it is also possible to arrange a plurality of articles 1 together in the packaging material tube 2 and pack them into an article package 11. In the context of this application, the finished packaged article, or the articles combined in a common sealing packaging, will be referred to as article packaging 11.

The packaging material tube 2 shown here surrounding the article 1 can be formed in different ways, once on the basis of a single packaging material section, which is separated from an endless material web and preferably has a two- or four-sided cold or heat seal mask, ie a strip or frame-shaped coating of a connectable to a hermetically sealing longitudinal fin 6 material portion, being placed about in the middle of such, individual packaging blank the article and then the packaging material is wrapped around the article, so that opposite adhesive or sealing strips with cold or heat seal mask each other come to rest forming a longitudinal seam or longitudinal fin 6 along a longitudinal axis L of the article 1, as in FIG. 1b is shown.

In the region of the open ends of the packaging material hose 2, an adhesive or sealing material strip, not shown here, can likewise be provided, as is known in packaging technology (cf. EP 0 837 010 A1 ).

In addition to the formation of the packaging material tube 2 on the basis of a single sheet of packaging material, the packaging material tube 2 can also be formed on the basis of conventional tubular bag packaging technique in which a plurality of spaced articles are arranged continuously on a packaging material web, whereupon the packaging material web either by folding or is converted by connecting with a supplied from above, another packaging material web to a quasi-endless packaging material hose assembly that completely surrounds the article 1. By cross-separation between the articles 1 then individual, separate Packstoffschlauchabschnitte are formed, said individual sections of the Packstoffschlauches 2 having contained in this article 1 a configuration, as shown in FIG. 1b is shown.

It is also possible to cross-seal in a conventional manner at least one end of the packaging tube 2 between adjacent articles, but preferably adjacent to the article prior to transverse cutting (for this, conventional methods include cold sealing / heat sealing, ultrasonic sealing or sealing under the influence of laser radiation or pressure sealing when using adhesive layers available). Possibly. This can also be done on both sides of the article. The transverse seal can be hermetically sealed, but it does not have to be. The sealed seam can also be formed as an interrupted seam to form a seam that can be used as a folded edge. Preformed folding elements, such as knockouts can be additionally provided (in combination with) but also instead of a sealing transverse sealing seam. Also, a modification of the seal quality (eg hermetically or less) can be done in connection with the formation of the subsequent folding facilitating and the folding position defining folding elements. In conjunction with the transverse separation (both in single-sheet and tube processing), for example by a Zig-Zag separating cut, at the same time a tear-open aid for the article packaging 11 can be formed in a simple manner.

Starting from the initially open at its two opposite ends Packstoffschlauch 2, as in FIG. 1b shows, and the folding or Auffalzen the longitudinal seam, if there is already provided a transverse seam or a transverse seal, it must be ensured that the escape of air in conjunction with a compression of the respective ends of the packaging tube 2 to form flat ends 3 is possible , or the transverse seal is made close to the article 1 or the ends 3 remain open. The flattening of the ends 3 is in Figure 1c dargstellt. Preferably, therefore, the sealing of the article 1 by one or both sides near it provided transverse sealing seams 7, which are preferably hermetically, ie airtight, but also odor and aroma-tight, achieved.

But even an interrupted, serving only as fold edge transverse sealing of the packaging tube 2 is possible, so that then no hermetic or quasi-hermetic sealing of the article 11 takes place at this point, but only a vorgearbeiteter fold area to facilitate the turning of the supernatant regions 5 and ends 3 of the packaging tube 2 is present on both sides of Article 1.

The packaging material hose 2 may also consist of a multilayer packaging material, possibly also of different materials, such as metal and / or plastic film, possibly also in a composite and e.g. in the region of its longitudinal seam or longitudinal fin 6 notches or the like. To form tearing aids for the article packaging 11 have.

Finally, it is also possible to insert the article 1 in the already formed packaging tube 2 from an open end 3 forth in the longitudinal direction L.

The longitudinal seam 6 can be designed as, preferably as a longitudinal seal, either as a cold or as a heat seal. However, other types of compound are the two Longitudinal sides possible, for example, welding methods, in particular ultrasonic welding, or embossing. The longitudinal seal is preferably also hermetic, ie air and Aromadicht.

Thus, the connection of the two longitudinal sides of the web can take place along an upper side or a lower side or another lateral boundary surface of the item 1 to be packaged, so that the longitudinal seam 6, i. the longitudinal seal or the weld or embossing seam runs along this surface.

In the longitudinal direction L, the article 1 to be packaged or the articles 1 to be packaged are arranged essentially centrally in a middle region 4 of the tubular packaging 2 or of the packaging material tube.

The orientation of the main axis of the article to be packaged is preferably in the longitudinal direction L, but may for example also be transverse thereto. The length of the central region 4 corresponds to the length or width of the article 1 to be packaged.

In the longitudinal direction L close to the central region 4 on both sides of the packaging tube 2 protrusion regions 5 at. Each of these protrusion regions 5 has a length which is longer than a height of the article 1 to be packaged. In the longitudinal direction L, the length of the packaging material tube 2 is the sum of the length of the middle region 4 and the lengths of the two protrusion regions 5.

In the FIGS. 1c and 2c It is shown that the article 1 in each case by a preferably hermetic odor and / or aroma-tight, air-tight transverse seam 7 (transverse seal) in the region of the two protruding regions 5 is tightly packed. For this purpose, the two supernatant regions 5 which are open in the longitudinal direction L are removed from the Figures 1b and 2 B preferably pressed flat by sealing jaws, held together and provided close to the article with a transverse seal.

Preferably, the in the Figures 1b and 2 B folded upwards longitudinal seal 6 (longitudinal fin) or a corresponding weld or embossing seam on the packaging tube 2 folded on the article 1, so that it rests substantially flat on the outer surface of the packaging tube 2 and substantially follows the contour of the article 1.

Although in the FIGS. 1c and 2c in each case a transverse seam 7 (transverse seal) is shown on both sides of the article 1, but such a transverse seam 7 is not absolutely necessary. Rather, the ends 3 can remain open, preferably provided on the packaging material hot or cold sealing masks form adhesive strips that together or the packaging material itself in connection with, for example, a twisting of the two ends 3 (in the constriction area) to engage in a hermetic seal. It is also possible to provide only one of the protrusion regions 5 with a transverse seal 7. It is likewise possible for one or both protrusion regions 5 to have more than one transverse seam 7, in particular as a function of the final shaping of the article packaging 11. The transverse seam 7 can preferably also be embodied only as a non-sealing folded edge.

The transverse seam 7 (transverse seal) may preferably be very close to the article 1, i. directly adjacent to the central area 4, are provided. However, the transverse seam 7 can also be provided at the ends 3 of the packaging material tube 2 or the supernatant regions 5 or in an area therebetween, for example centrally in the supernatant region 5.

The transverse seam 7 can be embodied as a straight-line sealed seam or transverse sealing region, as shown in the figures, but can also be designed, for example, in the shape of an arc or zigzag. It is also possible that the transverse seam 7 is formed in the shape of an adjacent edge of the base surface of the article 1 accordingly.

In the FIGS. 1d and 2d are transversely sealed supernatant regions 5 from the FIGS. 1c and 2c folded at an included angle α to the central region 4. Preferably, the included angle is α ≤ 90 °. However, it is also possible that the included angle α may be greater than 90 °, depending on the shape of the article 1.

Both embodiments have in common that the protrusion regions 5 are brought together above the article 1. By merging the two protrusion regions 5, the longitudinal sealing seam 6 is preferably concealed. However, it is also possible that the longitudinal sealing seam 6 is attached to a side which is not covered by the merging of the protrusion regions 5. It is also possible to combine the protrusion areas 5 in other embodiments, not shown here, below or laterally of the article.

In the Figure 1e For example, the first embodiment of the article package is the top-twist package 11 Figure 1d shown, wherein the ends 3 of the two protrusion regions 5 are brought together and twisted together similar to a Dreheinheinschlag, so that a twisted projection region 8 is formed.

However, it is also possible to otherwise connect or lock the ends 3 of the two projection portions 5 with each other, e.g. with a circumferential band or a ring in the circumferential direction.

In contrast to Figure 1e be in the second embodiment in FIG. 2e the ends 3 of the two projection regions 5 are connected to one another by means of one or another transverse sealing seam 9. This transverse sealing seam 9 preferably connects the at least four layers of packaging material. In particular, if the transverse sealing seam 9 is the only bonding area, this is preferably hermetically sealed, ie odor and / or aroma-tight.

As already explained in the case of the longitudinal fin 6, the transverse seam 7 and / or the further transverse seam 9 can be formed as a transverse seal, preferably as a cold seal or heat seal, or be formed on an adhesive basis by application of pressure, i. hermetically sealed or even with a qualified seal (permeable to air). It is also possible to use a welding process or a stamping process instead of the seal, or to work with ultrasound or with electromagnetic waves.

However, it is also possible, the two supernatant regions 5 by means of an adhesive and / or by means of another packaging element, such as a label, which overlaps the ends 3, and to provide a consumer-friendly packaging, preferably at the same time by a provided in this area Notch o. The like. A tear-open can be provided. This is preferably provided when the article packaging is already tightly packed on both sides of the article 1 by transverse sealing seams 7, as described above.

The article packaging 11 and the preferably open ends 3 (which may be hermetically sealed to the article 1) are particularly suitable for use with flags or the like. Markings which are then attached at the ends 3 or one of them e.g. characterizing upward or promotional effective.

Corresponding imprints, color designs or embossing of the packaging material are possibly provided according to the commercial requirements, customer wishes, etc.

At least one of the two ends 3 of the packaging material hose 2, preferably at least one of the outer sections of the two projection regions 5, can be provided with a tear-open aid (notch) 10. This tear-open aid 10 can be designed, for example, as one or more cuts in the interconnected projection region 8, 9. Alternatively or additionally, it is possible to provide the longitudinal seam 6 of the packaging material hose 2 with at least one such tear-open aid 10. For example, it is advantageous if this tear-open aid 10 only becomes visible on the longitudinal seam 6 when the consumer releases the ends 3, for example the twisted protrusion regions 8, from one another in order to open the packaging unit 11.

The preceding embodiments relate to an article package 11 having a, in particular hermetically sealed, i. airtight, preferably odor- and / or aroma-tight packaging and at least one article contained in the packaging tube 2, wherein the packaging material tube 2 surrounds the article 1 and in its longitudinal direction L has two ends 3 which are interconnected on one side of the article 1.

Moreover, the foregoing embodiments relate to a method of, in particular hermetically sealed, i. airtight (as well as odor and / or aroma-tight) packaging an article 1, wherein an article 1 to be packaged with a packaging tube 2 is surrounded, and two longitudinally L opposite ends 3 of the packaging tube 2 on one side of the article 1 and together get connected.

The ultimate goal of the article packaging and a method of making the same according to the present invention is to provide a hermetic, ie airtight, article packaging, the interior of which remains free of any interaction with the environment, so that product properties of the articles are maintained unchanged over long periods of time. However, the subject of the application is not limited to this, but also an unsealed article package or a partially sealed product packaging with the claimed characteristic is the subject of the present application, which is determined by the nature of their construction and not primarily by the nature of their seal. However, according to the invention, the combination of the two aspects is also the subject of the present application. In the context of the present application, a hermetically sealed or sealed article packaging is understood to mean an article packaging that is closed off with regard to air and odor and aroma. In general, the intermeshing or bonding of an adhesive layer under pressure closure does not result in such packaging quality, which is desired, but not limited to, within the scope of the present application. Rather, the training of the article packaging itself and the manufacturing process directed to this is in the foreground.

The present invention relates to a method of packaging a small piece article to form a tubing around the article, wherein the tube has on both sides over the article protruding, opposite ends, which are brought together and connected to one side of the article. The invention further relates to a corresponding, preferably hermetic, article packaging.

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A method of packaging a small - sized article (1) to form a packaging tube (2) around the article (1), the tube (2) having opposite ends (3) projecting beyond the article (1) on either side thereof Article (1) and linked together. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the article to be packaged (1) in a central region (4) of the packaging tube (2) is arranged, and the two ends (3) are formed as projecting portions (5) on the article ( 1) or folded around this in each case with an included angle (α) of α≤ 90 °, merged and connected to each other. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one of the protrusion regions (5) is provided with a hermetic transverse seam (7), preferably transversely sealed using pressure and / or heat, ultrasound or electromagnetic waves. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that on one or both sides of the article (1) a folded edge, in particular a transverse seam provided with interruptions is formed and the merged ends (5) connected to each other, in particular sealed hermetically sealed , Preferably the ends (3) are flattened before merging. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a longitudinal seam (6) of the packaging material hose (2) is formed into a longitudinal fin and before a flattening of the ends (3) of the packaging material hose the longitudinal fin to the packaging material hose (2), preferably an upper or lower side thereof, is applied. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the two ends (3) of the packaging material hose (2) are open during the merging, preferably the two ends (3) are twisted together in connection with the merging. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the two ends (3) by means of one or another transverse seam (9), preferably by means of one or another transverse seal, and / or by means of an adhesive, and / or by means a further packaging element, in particular a label, are interconnected. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the packaging material tube (2) is separated from a single sheet separated from a web of a film-like, in particular multi-ply endless material, whereby both longitudinal or transverse sides of the single sheet are restrained after application of an article (1 ) by a longitudinal seam (6) along an upper side or a lower side or other lateral boundary surface of the article (1) are interconnected. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the packaging material hose (2) is formed by connecting opposite edge regions of a single sheet while enveloping the article (1) associated with the single sheet, or the article (1) in the already formed packaging material hose (2) is used, or that around the spaced articles (1) a packaging tube (2) is formed, which is severed between the articles (1) for forming individualized product packages, in particular the packaging tube (2) at least on one side of the article ( 1), preferably on opposite sides, in particular before severing, adhesively bonded, in particular transversely sealed and / or a folded edge is formed. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the packaging material tube (2) immanent and / or added to a tear-open (10) and / or this is an indicator, in particular flag added that after forming the article packaging ( 11) protrudes from at least one of the merged and interconnected ends (3) of the Packstoffschlauches (2). Article packaging, in particular produced according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, with a packaging material hose (2) containing an article (1) whose ends (3) projecting beyond the article (1) are connected to one another on one side of the article (1) are. Article packaging according to claim 11, characterized in that the two, on both sides of the article (1) these projecting ends (3) of the packaging material hose (2) are formed as opposed protrusion regions (5), between which a central region (4) of the packaging material hose is formed, in which the article (1) is arranged, and the two projecting regions (5) with the central region (4) each include an angle (α) of α≤ 90 °. Article packaging according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that at least one of the ends (3) has a preferably hermetically sealing transverse seal seam (7), in particular a close-to-product transverse seal seam (7) is designed as a folded edge in interrupted, ie unsealed areas exhibiting transverse sealing. Article packaging according to at least one of the preceding claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the two ends (3) are twisted together. Article packaging according to at least one of the preceding claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the two ends (3) by means of one or another transverse seam (9), preferably by means of one or another transverse seal, and / or by means of an adhesive, and / or by means a further packaging element, in particular of the two ends (3) cross-label are connected to each other. Article packaging according to at least one of the preceding claims 11 to 15, characterized by a single sheet which, separated from an endless material web along its opposite longitudinal or transverse sides by a preferably hermetic longitudinal or transverse seam to a packaging material tube enveloping the article (2) forming a longitudinal fin, wherein in particular the longitudinal fin (6) extends along an upper side or a lower side or another lateral boundary surface of the article (1) and is folded back onto the packaging material tube (2). Article packaging according to at least one of the preceding claims 11 to 16, characterized in that at least one of the two ends (3) of the article package (11) and / or a longitudinal seam (6) of the article package (11) has at least one tear-open (10), or the article package (11) has a mark, such as a flag, protruding from at least one end of the article package (11).

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