EP2456688B1 - Packung für rauchartikel - Google Patents

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EP2456688B1
EP2456688B1 EP09786652.9A EP09786652A EP2456688B1 EP 2456688 B1 EP2456688 B1 EP 2456688B1 EP 09786652 A EP09786652 A EP 09786652A EP 2456688 B1 EP2456688 B1 EP 2456688B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
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    • B65D5/66—Hinged lids
    • B65D5/6685—Hinged lids formed by extensions hinged to the upper edge of a container body formed by erecting a blank to U-shape
    • B65D5/6694—Hinged lids formed by extensions hinged to the upper edge of a container body formed by erecting a blank to U-shape the lid being hinged about a line located in the top surface of the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D5/66—Hinged lids
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D85/1048—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the shape of the container
    • B65D85/10484—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the shape of the container having rounded corners
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D85/1056—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the lid
    • 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
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    • B65D85/10—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1036—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank
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    • B65D85/10564—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge characterized by the lid having means for holding the lid in a closed position

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  • the invention relates to a packet for smoke articles, particularly cigarettes, and a card blank, from which it is possible to make the packet mentioned above.
  • Traditional cigarette packets have a rectangular parallelpipedon shape that extends along a longitudinal axis, and comprise a containing body and a closing body hinged to the containing body through a hinge.
  • the containing body comprises a front wall, a rear wall, two side walls and a base wall
  • the closing body comprises a front face, a rear face, two side faces and an upper face, the aforesaid hinge being positioned between the rear wall of the container and the rear face of the closing body.
  • the aforesaid packets are appreciated by smokers because of the stiffness of the packets, which avoid damage to the cigarettes even when the packet is subject to blows or kept in a pocket or a bag of a consumer.
  • Packets of the type disclosed above are made from a stiff card blank.
  • the blank has pre-weakened folded lines and is folded along these folded lines to form the packet.
  • the side faces of the closing body have a length measured along the longitudinal axis, which is greater than that of the side faces of lids of traditional type.
  • Packets of this type are disclosed, for example, in WO-A-2004/065235 , WO-A-2009/020383 , DE-A-2334190 and EP-A-0764594 .
  • DE-A-2334190 discloses a packed for comprising a containing body for containing smoke articles and a closing body connected to the containing body by means of a hinge disposed on one edge on the top of the containing body.
  • the closing body includes a front face and a pair of side faces that are opposite one another and extend from opposite sides of the front face. Whilst the side faces are constituted by simple walls of cardboard, the front face comprises both an outer wall and an inner wall glued one to another to increase the stiffness of the same front face.
  • the EP-A-0764594 discloses a rigid packet with a hinged lid for cigarettes, wherein the packet is defined by a cup-shaped container and by a cup-shaped lid hinged to an open top end of the container so as to rotate between an open and closed position respectively opening and closing the container; the packet has a front wall, and two lateral walls connected to the front wall by two connecting walls having a curved cross section with a radius of curvature equal to about 1.5 times the radius of curvature of a normal cigarette.
  • a drawback of such packets is that the side faces of the closing body tend to flex outwards, i.e. they are not maintained flat, this causing problems in opening and closing the closing body and a displeasing aesthetic effect.
  • This flexure of the side faces is due to the reaction of the card to the simple foldings to which it is subjected.
  • the greater extent of the side faces entails that also the folded lines by which the latter are obtained are widely spaced apart, this distance causing a pronounced flexure of the card even in the event of a modest reaction of the material.
  • Document EP-A-1.654.170 discloses a container, particularly intended to contain products for smokers, or food, confectionary or cosmetic products, and a foldable blank for forming the container itself, wherein said container comprises a containing body and a closing body connected to said containing body, said closing body includes a front face and a pair of side faces that are opposite one another and extend from opposite sides of said front face, wherein said side faces each comprise a fixing portion that is fixed to an inner surface of said front face.
  • a strengthening structure with a gap is formed on the side of the packet.
  • An object of the invention is to improve packets for smoke articles, particularly for cigarettes, and the corresponding card blanks that can be used for obtaining such packets.
  • a further object is to provide packets for smoke articles, particularly for cigarettes, provided with a closing body that is tougher than known packets.
  • Another further object is to obtain a stiff packet for smoke articles comprising a closing body provided with stiffer side faces than known side faces.
  • Another object is to provide packets for smoke articles, particularly for cigarettes, that have a wide surface that is available for communications to the consumer, advertising messages and the like.
  • Still another object is to provide packets for smoke articles, particularly for cigarettes, that have a pleasing aesthetic appearance.
  • said fixing portions fixed, in particular glued, to said inner surface of said front face contrast, and substantially eliminate, the tendency of said side faces to flex outwards, maintaining the side faces substantially rectilinear.
  • said side faces are formed, at least partially, by said inner wall and by said outer wall, they are stiffer, thus improving both the aesthetic appeal of the packet and the manageability of the closing body.
  • said side faces are stiffer than the side faces of known packets, it is possible to increase, compared with known packets, the extent of said front face compared with a front wall of said containing body, this enabling a surface to be increased that is available for communications to the consumer such as advertising messages and the like.
  • such messages can be preprinted onto said fixing portions, that, in an embodiment of the invention, can substantially extend for the entire width of said inner surface.
  • a card blank which does not form a part of the invention in any of the embodiments of the packet but which is merely suitable for being formed into such packet, is also disclosed.
  • the card blank enables the packet according to the first aspect of the invention to be produced easily also on traditional machines inasmuch as this blank has an outer outline that is similar to that of traditional blanks.
  • the first packet 101 is arranged for housing smoke articles, particularly cigarettes, which are not shown.
  • the first packet 101 which is of stiff type, has a substantially rectangular parallelepipedon shape and extends along a first longitudinal axis Z1.
  • the first packet 101 is suitable for housing an orderly group of cigarettes wrapped in an internal wrap 102 and comprises a containing body 103, which can house the cigarettes, and a closing body 104, or lid, which can be opened or closed to enable a smoker to access the cigarettes.
  • the closing body 104 is movable between an open position ( Figures 1 and 3 ) and a closed position ( Figure 2 ) rotating around a hinge 105.
  • the containing body 103 comprises a base wall 107 and an upper wall 190 opposite the base wall 107 ( Figure 3 ).
  • the upper wall 190 has an extent, measured on a plane that is perpendicular to the first axis Z1, that is less than the base wall 107.
  • the base wall 107 and the upper wall 190 are connected by a rear wall 109.
  • the base wall 107 and the upper wall 190 extend from opposite sides of the rear wall 109.
  • a front wall 108 extends, opposite the rear wall 109, the rear wall 109 having an extent, measured on a plane parallel to the first axis Z1 that is greater than the front wall 108 ( Figure 3 ).
  • front wall 108 and the rear wall 109 there are interposed two side walls 110, each of which has a reduced extent with respect to the front wall 108 and to the rear wall 109.
  • Each side wall 110 comprises a reduced portion 111, having a substantially trapezoidal shape, and an extended portion 112, also having a substantially trapezoidal shape, the reduced portion 111 having a length, measured on a plane parallel to the first axis Z1, that is less than the length of the extended portion 112.
  • the reduced portion 111 extends from the front face 108, whilst the extended portion 112 extends from the rear wall 109, the reduced portion 111 being fixed, in particular glued, above the extended portion 112. In other words, Ia reduced portion 111 partially covers the extended portion 112.
  • the reduced portions 111 are connected to the front wall 108 by curved portions 113, in particular rounded portions. In an embodiment of the invention, which is not shown, instead of the curved portions 113 flat bevels are provided.
  • the closing body 104 comprises an upper face 114 that, in the closed position, is opposite the base wall 107, between the upper face 114 and the upper wall 190 there being defined the aforesaid hinge 105.
  • a front face 115 is connected having a length, measured on a plane parallel to the first axis Z1, that is greater than the length of the front wall 108.
  • the front face 115 comprises an end portion 118, having, for example, a substantially triangular shape folded by 180° and fixed, in particular glued, to an inner surface 119 of the front face 115, the end portion 118 reinforcing the front face 115.
  • the side faces 116 comprise respective widened portions 153 having, for example, a substantially triangular shape and being adjacent to the upper face 114.
  • the side faces 116 further comprises respective elongated, for example rounded, portions 154, interposed between and connecting the front face 115 and the widened portions 153.
  • Each of the side faces 116 further comprises a fixing portion 120 connected to the respective elongated portion 154 on the side opposite the respective widened portion 153 and fixed, in particular glued, to the inner surface 119.
  • the fixing portions 120 having for example an irregular pentagon shape, comprise respective first edges 121 and second edges 122 connected to the first edges 121, the first edges 121 and the second edges 122 extending, in a closed configuration of the first packet 101, respectively substantially parallel and transversely to the first axis Z1.
  • first edges 121 are alongside one another, whilst the second edges 122, defining a "V", are alongside third edges 123 of the end wall 118.
  • the fixing portions 120 extend substantially along the entire width of the closing body 104.
  • the fixing portions 120 comprise respective further second edges 122' opposite the second edges 122.
  • the further second edges 122' which are rectilinear, are contiguous to an inner surface of the upper face 114.
  • the fixing portions 120 extend substantially along the entire length of the front face 115.
  • the further second edges 122' are curvilinear and form, when alongside, a profile like gull wings.
  • the further second edges 122' can be positioned at a certain distance from the inner surface of the upper face 114.
  • Each of the side faces 116 comprises a stiffening portion 124 ( Figure 4 ).
  • the stiffening portions 124 are interposed between the respective elongated portions 154 and the respective fixing portions 120.
  • stiffening portions 124 have a length, measured on a plane parallel to the first axis Z1 in a closed configuration of the first packet 101, that is less than the length of the elongated portions 154.
  • the stiffening portions 124 have substantially the same length, measured on a plane parallel to the first axis Z1 in a closed configuration of the first packet 101, of the elongated portions 154.
  • the stiffening portions 124 connect the elongated portions 154 to the fixing portions 120, the elongated portions 154 and the stiffening portions 124 bound respective longitudinal gaps 126 extending, in a closed configuration of the first packet 101, substantially parallel to the first axis Z1 ( Figure 4 ).
  • each of the side faces 116 is formed, at least partially, from one elongated portion 154 which is outer, and from one stiffening portion 124 which is inner.
  • the elongated portions 154 are flat and are tilted by an angle ⁇ of approximately 135° with respect to the front face 115.
  • the gaps 126 are bounded by the stiffening portions 124, by the elongated portions 154 and by the inner surface 119.
  • the elongated portions 154 are flat and are tilted by an angle a. of approximately 90° with respect to the front face 115.
  • the gaps 126 are bounded by the stiffening portions 124, by the elongated portions 154 and by the inner surface 119.
  • the first packet 101 further comprises a closing wing 191 connected to the front face 115 and protruding in relation to, and positioned substantially in a central zone of, a lower edge 129 of the front face 115.
  • the closing wing 191 When the first packet 101 is in the closed position shown in Figure 2 , the front face 115 of the closing body 104 is contiguous with and substantially coplanar to the front wall 108 of the containing body 103. Similarly, the side faces 116 are contiguous with the respective side walls 110.
  • the first packet 101 further comprises an inner enclosure 106 positioned inside the containing body 103 and shown partially in Figure 1 .
  • the inner enclosure 106 houses, as said, a composition of cigarettes wrapped by the internal wrap 102, the internal wrap 102 including a sheet of tinfoil or metal foil.
  • the internal wrap 102 is of known type and does not have substantial differences compared with the internal wraps used in normal packets of cigarettes.
  • the inner enclosure 106 comprises a main wall 130 on which printed zones can be provided shown with a broken line, that comprise, for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • the main wall 130 is bounded by a U-shaped upper outline 131.
  • Two lesser walls 132 are connected to the main wall 130, from each of which a secondary wall extends that is not shown.
  • the lesser walls 132 laterally contain the internal wrap 102, whilst the secondary walls are folded behind the internal wrap 102, so as to be adjacent to one another.
  • the inner enclosure 106 further comprises two flat bevels 133, tilted, for example, by approximately 135° with respect to the main wall 130, that connect the main wall 130 to the lesser walls 132.
  • a housing pocket 192 arranged for receiving and retaining, in the closed configuration of the first packet 101, the closing wing 191.
  • the housing pocket 192 is obtained between an intermediate portion of the front wall 108 and a corresponding intermediate portion of the main wall 130 facing the front wall 108.
  • the closing wing 191 and the housing pocket 192 cooperate to maintain the first packet 101 closed.
  • the inner enclosure 106 further comprises a lower flap that is not shown that is connected to the main wall 130 and bound by a perimeter that is complementary to the upper outline 131.
  • the lower flap is folded below the internal wrap 102.
  • the inner enclosure 106 is arranged inside the containing body 103 and is attached to the containing body 103 at the rear wall 109.
  • the first packet 101 can be used as a normal packet of cigarettes.
  • the smoker can thus open the first packet 101 by rotating the closing body 104 around the hinge 105 and removing the cigarette as occurs in traditional packets.
  • the zones printed on the fixing portions 120, on the end portion 118 and on the main wall 130 are visible to the smoker, who can thus read the writing and look at the pictures contained within the printed zones.
  • the communications for the consumer and possible advertising messages can be printed not only, as occurs in traditional packets, on the outer surface of the containing body 103 and of the closing body 104, but also in the printed zones provided inside the first packet 101.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the first packet 101, the smoker has to rotate the closing body 104 around the hinge 105 and move the closing body 104 for a small stroke parallel to the first axis Z1 away from the front wall 108 of the containing body 103 so as to facilitate the insertion of the closing wing 191 into the housing pocket 192.
  • the containing body 103 and the closing body 104 are formed by folding a flat blank 135, for example made of card, extending along a first longitudinal symmetry axis X1.
  • the blank 135, shown in Figure 7 comprises a first portion 136, intended for forming the containing body 103 and a second portion 137, intended for forming the closing body 104.
  • the first portion 136 and the second portion 137 are joined together along an intended folded line 138, intended for giving rise, in the first packet 101, to the hinge 105.
  • the intended folded line 138 may comprise a crease or be formed of a plurality of cuts separated by joining points.
  • the blank 135 comprises a first main panel 139 which is intended for forming the rear wall 109 of the containing body 103.
  • a first transverse panel 140 and a second transverse panel 141 are arranged at opposite ends of the first main panel 139, such that the first transverse panel 140, the first main panel 139 and the second transverse panel 141 are arranged in sequence along the first symmetry axis X1.
  • the first transverse panel 140 and the second transverse panel 141 are intended for forming respectively the base wall 107 and the upper wall 190 of the containing body 103.
  • a third transverse panel 142 is connected, which is intended for forming the front wall 108 of the containing body 103, whilst to the second transverse panel 141 a further second transverse panel 193 is connected that will form the upper face 114 of the closing body 104.
  • a second main panel 143 is connected that will form the front face 115 of the closing body 104.
  • the second main panel 143 is in turn connected to a stiffening element 144 arranged for being folded by 180° so as to reinforce a front portion of the closing body 104 and intended for forming the end portion 118 of the closing body 104.
  • the third transverse panel 142, the first transverse panel 140, the first main panel 139, the second transverse panel 141, the further second transverse panel 193, the second main panel 143 and the stiffening element 144 are joined along respective transverse creases 145, arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the first symmetry axis X1.
  • the blank 135 further comprises a C-shaped cut 194, rotated by 90°, intended for forming, once the blank 135 has been folded the closing wing 191.
  • the cut 194 is obtained near an intermediate zone of the transverse crease 145 that separates the stiffening element 144 from the second main panel 143.
  • the blank 135 further comprises a pair of intermediate panels 180 arranged on the sides of the second main panel 143 and intended for forming the curved elongated portions 154 of the closing body 104.
  • the intermediate panels 180 comprise first incision lines 151.
  • the first incision lines 151 which are substantially parallel to the first symmetry axis X1, are arranged adjacent to one another and are arranged to promote folding of the intermediate panels 180.
  • the intermediate panels 180 are devoid of the first incision lines 151 and between the intermediate panels 180 and the second main panel 143 longitudinal creases are provided.
  • the blank 135 further comprises a pair of first inner panels 146 arranged on the sides of the intermediate panels 180 and intended for forming the stiffening portions 124 of the closing body 104.
  • first longitudinal creases 150 are provided, extending substantially parallel to the first symmetry axis X1.
  • the blank 135 further comprises a pair of first outer panels 149 arranged on the sides of the first inner panels 146 and separated from the latter by second longitudinal creases 152, extending substantially parallel to the first symmetry axis X1, the first outer panels 149 being intended for forming the fixing portions 120.
  • first inner panels 146 are bounded by the first and by the second longitudinal creases 150, 152.
  • the blank 135 further comprises a pair of second internal panels 147 interposed between the intermediate panels 180, the first inner panels 146 and the first outer panels 149, the second internal panels 147 being intended for forming the widened portions 153 of the closing body 104.
  • Each second inner panel 147 is separated from the corresponding first inner panel 146 and from the first outer panel 149 by a tilted cut 148.
  • first wings 155 project that are arranged for being folded inside the further second transverse panel 193 and being glued to the second internal panels 147 so as to stiffen the widened portions 153.
  • third longitudinal creases 156 are provided extending substantially parallel to the first symmetry axis X1.
  • the blank 135 further comprises a pair of second external panels 157 arranged on the sides of the first main panel 139 and separated from the latter by fourth longitudinal creases 158 extending substantially parallel to the first symmetry axis X1.
  • the second external panels 157 are intended for forming the extended portions 112 of the side walls 110 of the containing body 103.
  • second wings 159 are connected that are arranged for being folded inside the second external panels 157 and for being glued to the first transverse panel 140 so as to stiffen the base wall 107.
  • Further second wings 195 are connected to the second external panels 157 on opposite sides with respect to the second wings 159.
  • the further second wings 195 are arranged for being folded inside the second external panels 157 and for being glued to the second transverse panel 141 so as to stiffen the upper wall 190.
  • third wings 160 project arranged for being folded inside the third transverse panel 142 and being glued to the second external panels 157 so as to form the reduced portions 111 of the side walls 110 of the containing body 103.
  • connecting panels 181 intended for forming the curved portions 113.
  • the connecting panels 181 comprise second incision lines 161.
  • the second incision lines 161 which are substantially parallel to the first symmetry axis X1, are arranged adjacent to one another and are arranged to promote folding of the connecting panels 181.
  • the connecting panels 181 are devoid of the second incision lines 161 and are bound by pairs of longitudinal creases.
  • the blank 135 After receiving an adhesive substance, the blank 135 is folded according to the traditional sequence of folding operations as the blank 135 does not have additional panels compared with traditional blanks. Therefore the blank 135 can be processed in a common machine for producing stiff packets of cigarettes.
  • Figure 8 shows an inner frame 163 that can be used to form the inner enclosure 106.
  • the inner frame 163 can be made of card, possibly coupled with a metal sheet such as aluminium.
  • the inner frame 163 can be formed on a packaging machine from a reel, which is cut with a knife having a "U" profile corresponding to an upper transverse profile 164 and to a lower transverse profile 165 of the inner frame 163.
  • two inner weakening lines 166 On the inner frame 163 two inner weakening lines 166, two outer weakening lines 167 and two intermediate weakening lines 168 are further obtained by suitable incisors, the outer weakening lines 167 being arranged outside the inner weakening lines 166.
  • a transverse weakening line 169 arranged transversely to the inner, intermediate and outer weakening lines 166, 168 and 167, is lastly obtained in a lower region of the inner frame 163.
  • a primary panel 170 arranged for forming the main wall 130 in the inner enclosure 106.
  • each side panel 171 is interposed between an inner weakening line 166 and an intermediate weakening line 168.
  • Each side panel 171 is intended for forming a bevel 133 of the inner enclosure 106.
  • two intermediate panels 172 are arranged, each of which is interposed between an intermediate weakening line 168 and an external weakening line 167.
  • Each intermediate panel 172 is intended for forming a lesser wall 132 of the inner enclosure 106.
  • peripheral panels 173 are provided, each of which is joined to a corresponding intermediate panel 172 along an external weakening line 167.
  • peripheral panels 173 are folded inside the internal wrap 102 to form the secondary walls.
  • the inner frame 163 after being folded, surrounds the inner enclosure 106 on four sides.
  • an end panel 174 which is suitable for being folded below the internal wrap 102 to obtain the lower flap.
  • the inner frame 163 is folded around the internal wrap 102 and made adherent thereto by glue points positioned in a similar manner to what occurs in traditional inner frames.
  • the inner frame 163 can be folded around the internal wrap 102 by using a folding unit that is similar to that used for traditional inner frames.
  • the containing body 103 and the closing body 104 are then constructed by folding the blank 135 around the inner enclosure 106.
  • the first packet 101 can be made by using packaging machines that do not differ substantially from existing machines.
  • the components of the packet 101a that are similar to the components of the first packet 101 are indicated by the same reference numbers of the first packet 101 and are not disclosed here for the sake of brevity.
  • the packet 101a comprises, instead of the closing wing 191, a pair of closing wings 128.
  • Each closing wing 128 is included in a stiffening portion 124 and protrudes with respect to the lower edge 129 of the front face 115.
  • the packet 101a further comprises, instead of the housing pocket 192, a pair of pockets 134, each arranged for receiving, in the closed configuration of the packet 101a, a corresponding closing wing 128.
  • each pocket 134 is defined between a bevel 133 and a curved portion 113.
  • the closing wings 128 and the pockets 134 cooperate to maintain the packet 101a closed.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the packet 101a, the smoker has to rotate the closing body 104 around the hinge 105 and move the closing body 104 for a small stroke parallel to the first axis Z1 away from the front wall 108 of the containing body 103 so as to facilitate insertion of the closing wings 128 into the pockets 134.
  • the components of the blank 135a that are similar to the components of the blank 135 are indicated by the same reference numbers of the blank 135 and are not disclosed here for the sake of brevity.
  • the blank 135a unlike the blank 135, is devoid of the cut 194 and instead has protruding elements 162, for example having rounded profile, intended for forming the closing wings 128.
  • each protruding element 162 is included in and is positioned at an end of a respective first inner panel 146.
  • the components of the packet 101b that are similar to the components of the first packet 101 are indicated by the same reference numbers of the first packet 101. and are not disclosed here for the sake of brevity.
  • the hinge 105 is positioned between the upper face 114 and the rear wall 109.
  • the blank 135b unlike the blank 135, is devoid of the further second wings 195.
  • the second transverse panel 141 is interposed between the first main panel 139 and the second main panel 143 and is intended for forming the upper face 114 of the closing body 104.
  • the components of the packet 101c that are similar to the components of the first packet 101 are indicated by the same reference numbers of the first packet 101 and are not disclosed here for the sake of brevity.
  • the hinge 105 is positioned between the upper face 114 and the rear wall 109.
  • the packet 101c comprises, instead of the closing wing 191, a pair of closing wings 128.
  • Each closing wing 128 is included in a stiffening portion 124 and protrudes with respect to the lower edge 129 of the front face 115.
  • the packet 101c further comprises, instead of the housing pocket 192, the pair of pockets 134, each arranged for receiving, in the closed configuration of the packet 101c, a corresponding closing wing 128.
  • each pocket 134 is defined between a bevel 133 and a curved portion 113.
  • the closing wings 128 and the pockets 134 cooperate to maintain the packet 101c closed.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the packet 101c, the smoker has to rotate the closing body 104 around the hinge 105 and move the closing body 104 for a small stroke parallel to the first axis Z1 away from the front wall 108 of the containing body 103 so as to facilitate insertion of the closing wings 128 into the pockets 134.
  • the blank 135c unlike the blank 135, is devoid of the further second wings 195.
  • the second transverse panel 141 is interposed between the first main panel 139 and the second main panel 143 and is intended for forming the upper face 114 of the closing body 104.
  • the blank 135c unlike the blank 135, is devoid of the cut 194 and instead has the protruding elements 162, for example having a rounded profile, intended for forming the closing wings 128.
  • each protruding element 162 is included in and is positioned at an end of a respective first inner panel 146.
  • the packet 101d is of the round-corner type.
  • the components of the packet 101d that are similar to the components of the first packet 101 are indicated by the same reference numbers of the first packet 101 and are not disclosed here for the sake of brevity.
  • the hinge 105 is defined between a rear face 115' of the closing body 104 opposite the front face 115 and the rear wall 109 of the containing body 103.
  • the packet 101d comprises, instead of the closing wing 191, a pair of closing wings 128.
  • Each closing wing 128 is included in a stiffening portion 124 and protrudes with respect to the lower edge 129 of the front face 115.
  • the packet 101d further comprises, instead of the housing pocket 192, the pair of pockets 134, each arranged for receiving, in the closed configuration of the packet 101d, a corresponding closing wing 128.
  • each pocket 134 is defined between a bevel 133 and a curved portion 113.
  • the fixing portions 120 of the packet 101d comprise respective further second edges 122' opposite the second edges 122.
  • the further second edges 122' which are curved, form, when alongside, a profile like gull wings and are positioned at a certain distance from the inner surface of the upper face 114.
  • the further second edges 122' are rectilinear and contiguous with the inner surface of the upper face 114.
  • the closing wings 128 and the pockets 134 cooperate to maintain the packet 101d closed.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the packet 101d, the smoker has to rotate the closing body 104 around the hinge 105 and move the closing body 104 for a small stroke parallel to the first axis Z1 away from the front wall 108 of the containing body 103 so as to facilitate insertion of the closing wings 128 into the pockets 134.
  • the packet lOle is of the round-corner type.
  • the components of the packet lOle that are similar to the components of the first packet 101 are indicated by the same reference numbers of the first packet 101 and are not disclosed here for the sake of brevity.
  • the hinge 105 is defined between a rear face 115' of the closing body 104 opposite the front face 115 e Ia rear wall 109 of the containing body 103.
  • Figures 21 and 22 show a second example of a second packet 201 for smoke articles, in particular cigarettes, according to the invention.
  • the second packet 201 which is also of stiff type, has a substantially rectangular parallelpipedon shape and extends along a second longitudinal axis Z2.
  • the second packet 201 is of the round-corner type.
  • the second packet 201 is suitable for housing an ordered group of cigarettes wound in an internal wrap 202 and comprises a containing body 203, which can house the cigarettes, and a closing body 204, or lid, which can be opened or closed to enable a smoker to access the cigarettes.
  • the closing body 204 is movable between an open position ( Figure 21 ) and a closed position ( Figure 22 ) rotating around a hinge 205, shown in Figure 21 .
  • the containing body 203 comprises a base wall which is not shown, from which a rear wall, which is not shown, extends. From opposite sides of the rear wall two side walls 210 extend.
  • the side walls 210 have a substantially trapezoidal shape and have an extent that is reduced with respect to the rear wall.
  • the side walls 210 are connected to the rear wall by curved, in particular rounded, portions 213.
  • an upper wall 299 extends, having for example a shaped profile.
  • the base wall is opposite the upper wall 299.
  • the closing body 204 comprises an upper face 214 that, in the closed position, is opposite the base wall and faces the upper wall 299.
  • a front face 215 is connected that has a length, in a closed configuration of the second packet 201, measured on a plane parallel to the second axis Z2, that is substantially the same as that of the rear wall.
  • the front face 215 is opposite the rear wall, the front face 215 having a length, measured on a plane parallel to the second axis Z2, substantially equal to a length of the rear wall.
  • the side faces 216 comprise respective widened portions 253 having, for example, a substantially triangular shape and being adjacent to the upper face 214.
  • the side faces 216 further comprises respective elongated portions 254, for example rounded, interposed between and connecting the front face 215 and the widened portions 253.
  • Each of the side faces 216 further comprises a fixing portion 220 connected to the respective elongated portion 254 on the side opposite the respective widened portion 253 and fixed, in particular glued, to an inner surface 219 of the front face 215.
  • the fixing portions 220 extend substantially for the entire length of the front face 215.
  • the fixing portions 220 having, for example, a rectangular trapezium shape, comprise respective first edges 221 extending, in the closed configuration of the second packet 201, substantially parallel to the second axis Z2.
  • first edges 221 are alongside one another, this entailing the fixing portions 220 extending substantially for the entire length of the closing body 204.
  • Each of the side faces 216 comprises a stiffening portion 224 ( Figure 23 ).
  • the stiffening portions 224 are interposed between the respective elongated portions 254 and the respective fixing portions 220.
  • stiffening portions 224 have a length, measured on a plane parallel to the second axis Z2, that is less than the length of the elongated portions 254.
  • the stiffening portions 224 have substantially the same length, measured on a plane parallel to the second axis Z2, as the elongated portions 254.
  • the stiffening portions 224 connect the elongated portions 254 to the fixing portions 220, the elongated portions 254 and the stiffening portions 224 bounding respective longitudinal gaps 226, extending, in the closed configuration of the second packet 201, substantially- parallel to the second axis Z2.
  • each of the side faces 216 being formed, at least partially, by an elongated portion 254, positioned externally, and by a stiffening portion 224, positioned internally.
  • printed zones can be provided, which are shown by a broken line, that comprise for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • the elongated portions 254 are flat and are tilted by an angle ⁇ by approximately 135° with respect to the front face 215.
  • the gaps 226 are bounded by the stiffening portions 224, by the elongated portions 254 and by the inner surface 219.
  • the elongated portions 254 are flat and are tilted by an angle ⁇ by approximately 90° with respect to the front face 215.
  • the gaps 226 are bounded by the stiffening portions 224, by the elongated portions 254 and by the inner surface 219.
  • the upper face 214 of the closing body 204 is flush with the rear wall of the containing body 203, whilst the side faces 216 are contiguous with the respective side walls 210.
  • the second packet 201 further comprises an inner enclosure 206 positioned inside the containing body 203 and shown in detail in Figures 26 to 28 .
  • the inner enclosure 206 houses, as said, a composition of cigarettes wrapped by the internal wrap 202 comprising a sheet of tinfoil or metal foil.
  • the internal wrap 202 is of known type and does not have substantial differences from the internal wraps used in normal packets of cigarettes.
  • the inner enclosure 206 comprises a main wall 230 on which printed zones can be provided that are shown by a broken line ( Figure 21 ), comprising, for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • the main wall 230 is bounded by a U-shaped upper outline 231. To the main wall 230 two lesser walls 232 are connected, from each of which there extends a secondary wall 298.
  • the lesser walls 232 laterally contain the internal wrap 202, whilst the secondary walls 298 are folded behind the internal wrap 202.
  • the inner enclosure 206 further comprises two flat bevels 233, for example tilted by approximately 135° with respect to the main wall 230, connecting the main wall 230 to the lesser walls 232.
  • two closing wings 297 project outwards that are suitable for engaging with the closing body 204 to maintain this closing body 204 in the closed position.
  • the inner enclosure 206 further comprises a lower flap 296 connected to the main wall 230 and bounded by a perimeter that is complementary to the upper outline 231.
  • the lower flap 296 is folded below the internal wrap 202.
  • the inner enclosure 206 further comprises a pair of upper flaps 295, each of them being connected to a respective lesser wall 232.
  • the upper flaps 295 are folded above the internal wrap 202 so as to contain the latter above.
  • the inner enclosure 206 is arranged inside the containing body 203 and is attached to the containing body 203 at the side walls 210.
  • one or more glue points can be applied by means of which the side walls 210 adhere to a corresponding lesser wall 232.
  • the second packet 201 can be used as a normal packet of cigarettes.
  • the smoker can thus open the second packet 201 by rotating the closing body 204 around the hinge 205 and removing the cigarette as occurs in traditional packets.
  • the communications for the consumer and possible advertising messages can now be printed not only on the outer surface of the containing body 203 and of the closing body 204, but also in the printed zones provided inside the second packet 201.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the second packet 201, the smoker has to rotate the closing body 204 around the hinge 205 until the closing body 204 engages the closing wings 297.
  • the containing body 203 and the closing body 204 are formed by folding a flat blank 235, for example made of card, extending along a second longitudinal symmetry axis X2.
  • the blank 235 shown in Figure 29 , comprises a first portion 236, intended for forming the containing body 203 and a second portion 237, intended for forming the closing body 204.
  • the first portion 236 and the second portion 237 are joined together along an intended folded line 238, intended for giving rise, in the second packet 201, the hinge 205.
  • the intended folded line 238 may comprise a crease or be formed of a plurality of cuts separated by joining points.
  • the blank 235 comprises a first main panel 239 which is intended for forming the rear wall of the containing body 203.
  • a first transverse panel 240 and a second transverse panel 241 are arranged at opposite ends of the first main panel 239, such that the first transverse panel 240, the first main panel 239 and the second transverse panel 241 are arranged in sequence along the second symmetry axis X2.
  • the first transverse panel 240 is intended for forming the base wall of the containing body 203, whilst the second transverse panel 241 is intended for forming the upper wall 299 of the containing body 203.
  • a second main panel 243 is connected that will form the front face 215 of the closing body 204, between the first transverse panel 240 and the second main panel 243 there being provided the aforesaid intended folded line 238.
  • a third transverse panel 242 is connected, which is intended for forming the upper face 214 of the closing body 204.
  • the third transverse panel 242 is in turn connected to a reinforcing wing 244, arranged for being folded by 180° so as to reinforce a portion of the closing body 204 intended for forming the upper face 214.
  • the reinforcing wing 244, the third transverse panel 242, the second main panel 243, the first transverse panel 240, the first main panel 239 and the second transverse panel 241 are joined along respective transverse creases 245, arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the second symmetry axis X2.
  • the blank 235 further comprises a pair of intermediate panels 280 arranged on the sides of the second main panel 243 and intended for forming the elongated portions 254, curved, of the closing body 204.
  • the intermediate panels 280 comprise first incision lines 251.
  • the intermediate panels 280 are devoid of the first incision lines 251 and between the intermediate panels 280 and the second main panel 243 longitudinal creases are provided.
  • the blank 235 further comprises a pair of first inner panels 246 arranged on the sides of the intermediate panels 280 and intended for forming the stiffening portions 224 of the closing body 204.
  • first longitudinal creases 250 are provided, extending substantially parallel to second symmetry axis X2.
  • the blank 235 further comprises a pair of first outer panels 249 arranged on the sides of the first inner panels 246 and separated from the latter by second longitudinal creases 252 extending substantially parallel to second symmetry axis X2, the first outer panels 249 being intended for forming the fixing portions 220.
  • first inner panels 246 are bounded by the first and by the second longitudinal creases 250, 252.
  • the blank 235 further comprises a pair of second internal panels 247 interposed between the intermediate panels 280, the first inner panels 246 and the first outer panels 249, the second internal panels 247 being intended for forming the widened portions 253 of the closing body 204.
  • Each second inner panel 247 is separated from the corresponding first inner panel 246 and from the first outer panel 249 by a tilted cut 248.
  • first wings 255 project that are arranged for being folded inside the third transverse panel 242 and being glued to the second internal panels 247 so as to stiffen the widened portions 253.
  • third longitudinal creases 256 are provided extending substantially parallel to second symmetry axis X2.
  • the blank 235 further comprises a pair of second external panels 257, arranged on the sides of the first main panel 239.
  • connecting panels 281 intended for forming the curved portions 213.
  • the connecting panels 281 comprise second incision lines 261.
  • the second incision lines 261 which are substantially-parallel to second symmetry axis X2, are arranged adjacent to one another and are arranged to promote folding of the connecting panels 281.
  • the connecting panels 281 are devoid of the second incision lines 261 and are bounded by pairs of longitudinal creases.
  • second wings 259 are connected that are arranged for being folded inside the second external panels 257 and for being glued to the first transverse panel 240 so as to stiffen the base wall.
  • the blank 235 After receiving an adhesive substance, the blank 235 is folded according to the traditional sequence of folding operations, as this blank does not have additional panels compared with the traditional blanks.
  • the blank 235 can thus be processed in a common machine for producing stiff packets of cigarettes.
  • Figure 30 shows an inner frame 263 that can be used to form the inner enclosure 206.
  • the inner frame 263 can be made of card, possibly coupled with a metal sheet such as aluminium.
  • the inner frame 263 can be formed directly on a packaging machine from a reel, which is cut by a knife having a shaped "U" profile corresponding to an upper transverse profile 264 and to a lower transverse profile 265 of the inner frame 263. On the inner frame 263 are further obtained, by suitable incisors, two inner weakening lines 266, two outer weakening lines 267 and two intermediate weakening lines 268, the outer weakening lines 267 being arranged outside the inner weakening lines 266.
  • a transverse weakening line 269 arranged transversely to the inner, intermediate and outer weakening lines 266, 268 and 267, is further obtained in a lower region of the inner frame 263.
  • transverse weakening line 290 arranged transversely to the inner, intermediate and outer weakening lines 266, 268 and 267, is lastly obtained in an upper region of the inner frame 263.
  • a primary panel 270 arranged for forming in the inner enclosure 206, the main wall 230.
  • each side panel 271 is interposed between an inner weakening line 266 and an intermediate weakening line 268.
  • Each side panel 271 is intended for forming a bevel 233 of the inner enclosure 206.
  • two intermediate panels 272 are arranged, each of which is interposed between an intermediate weakening line 268 and an external weakening line 267.
  • Each intermediate panel 272 is intended for forming a lesser wall 232 of the inner enclosure 206.
  • peripheral panels 273 each of which is joined to corresponding intermediate panel 272 along an external weakening line 267.
  • peripheral panels 273 are folded inside the internal wrap 202 to form the secondary walls 298.
  • the inner frame 263 after being folded, surrounds the inner enclosure 206 on four sides.
  • an end panel 274 which is suitable for being folded below the internal wrap 202 for obtaining the lower flap 296.
  • the inner frame 263 is folded around the internal wrap 202 and made adherent thereto by glue points positioned in a similar manner to what occurs in traditional inner frames.
  • the inner frame 263 can be folded around the internal wrap 202 by using a folding unit that is similar to that used for traditional inner frames.
  • the containing body 203 and the closing body 204 are then constructed by folding by folding the blank 235 around the inner enclosure 206.
  • the second packet 201 can be made by using packaging machines that do not differ substantially from existing machines.
  • Figures 31 to 38 show a third example of a third packet 301 for smoke articles, in particular cigarettes, according to the invention.
  • the third packet 301 which is also of stiff type, has a substantially rectangular parallelpipedon shape and extends along a third longitudinal axis Z3.
  • the third packet 301 is suitable for housing an ordered group of cigarettes wound in an internal wrap 302 and comprises a containing body 303, which can house the cigarettes, and a closing body 304 which can be opened or closed to enable a smoker to access the cigarettes.
  • the containing body 303 comprises a base wall 307, having for example a shaped profile, from which a rear wall 309 extends.
  • the side walls 310 have a substantially trapezoidal shape and have an extent that is reduced with respect to the rear wall 309.
  • an upper wall 399 extends, having for example a shaped profile.
  • the base wall 307 is opposite the upper wall 399.
  • the closing body 304 comprises a main body 392, slidably connected, as will be better disclosed below, to the containing body 303, and a lid 396.
  • the main body 392 cooperating with the containing body 303 for containing the smoke articles, is connected to the lid 396 by a hinge 305, the lid 396 being movable between an open position ( Figure 33 ) and a closed position ( Figure 31 ) by rotating around the hinge 305.
  • the lid 396 comprises an upper face 314 which, in the closed position, is opposite the base wall 307 and faces the upper wall 399.
  • a front face 315 is connected that has a length, in a closed configuration of the third packet 301, measured on a plane that is parallel to the third axis Z3, which is less than that of the rear wall 309.
  • the front face 315 is opposite the rear wall 309.
  • the side faces 316 comprise respective widened portions 353 that have, for example, a substantially trapezoidal shape and are adjacent to the upper face 314.
  • the side faces 316 further comprise respective elongated, for example rounded, portions 354, interposed between and connecting the front face 315 and the widened portions 353.
  • the main body 392 comprises a further front face 387 opposite the rear wall 309.
  • the hinge 305 is defined.
  • the aforesaid further side faces 389 each have a reduced extent with respect to the front face 387.
  • each of the further side faces 389 comprises a respective further elongated portion 386.
  • Each further elongated portion 386 comprises a first part 385, for example rounded, connected to the further front face 387, and a second part 384, for example substantially flat, connected to a respective first part 385.
  • Each of the further side faces 389 further comprises a fixing portion 320 ( Figure 34 ) connected to a respective further elongated portion 386 and fixed, in particular glued, to an inner surface 319 of the further front face 387.
  • the fixing portions 320 extend substantially for the entire length of the further front face 387.
  • the fixing portions 320 having for example a rectangular shape, comprise respective first edges 321 extending, in the closed configuration of the third packet 301, substantially parallel to the third axis Z3.
  • first edges 321 are adjacent to one another, this entailing the fixing portions 320 extending substantially for the entire length of the closing body 304.
  • Each of the further side faces 389 comprises a stiffening portion 324 ( Figure 34 ).
  • the stiffening portions 324 are interposed between the respective further elongated portions 386 and the respective fixing portions 320.
  • stiffening portions 324 are interposed between the respective second parts 384 and the respective fixing portions 320.
  • stiffening portions 324 have a length, measured on a plane that is parallel to the third axis Z3, substantially equal to the length of the further elongated portions 386.
  • the stiffening portions 324 connect the further elongated portions 386 to the fixing portions 320, the further elongated portions 386 and the stiffening portions 324 bounding respective longitudinal gaps 326, extending, in the closed configuration of the third packet 301, substantially parallel to the third axis Z3.
  • each of the further side faces 389 being formed, at least partially, by a further elongated portion 386, positioned externally, and by a stiffening portion 324, positioned internally.
  • printed zones can be provided, which are not shown, comprising, for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • the further elongated portions 386 are flat and are tilted by approximately 135° with respect to the further front face 387.
  • the gaps 326 are bounded by the stiffening portions 324, by the further elongated portions 386 and by the inner surface 319.
  • the further elongated portions 386 are flat and are tilted by approximately 90° with respect to the further front face 387.
  • the gaps 326 are bounded by the stiffening portions 324, by the further elongated portions 386 and by the inner surface 319.
  • the upper face 314 of the lid 396 is flush with the rear wall 309 of the containing body 303, whilst the side faces 316 and the further side faces 389 are contiguous, and substantially coplanar, with the respective side walls 310.
  • the side faces 316 and the further side faces 389 are adjacent.
  • the lower profile 388 is contiguous, and substantially coplanar, with the profile of the base wall 307.
  • the third packet 301 further comprises an inner enclosure 306 positioned inside the containing body 303.
  • the inner enclosure 306 houses, as said, a composition of cigarettes wrapped by the internal wrap 302 comprising a sheet of tinfoil or metal foil.
  • the internal wrap 302 is of known type and does not have substantial differences from the internal wraps used in normal packets of cigarettes.
  • the inner enclosure 306 comprises a main wall 330 on which printed zones can be provided, which are not shown, comprising, for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • the main wall 330 is bounded by an upper outline 331 having a "U" shape.
  • the lesser walls 332 laterally contain the internal wrap 302, whilst the secondary walls are folded behind the internal wrap 302.
  • the inner enclosure 306 further comprises two flat bevels 333, tilted with respect to the main wall 330 and connecting the main wall 330 to the lesser walls 332.
  • two closing wings 397 project outwards that are suitable for engaging with notches 399' included in the lid 396 to maintain the lid 396 in the closed position.
  • the inner enclosure 306 further comprises further wings 382 ( Figures 35 and 36 ) positioned lower than the closing wings 397 and projecting outwardly from inner corners 379 of the bevels 333, the inner corners 379 being nearer the third axis Z3 than the outer corners 380.
  • the further wings 382 are suitable for engaging with longitudinal passages 378 ( Figure 36 ) obtained between the stiffening portions 324 and the fixing portions 320, the longitudinal passages 378 extending substantially parallel to the third axis Z3.
  • the further wings 382 are retained inside, and slide longitudinally in, the longitudinal passages 378.
  • the inner enclosure 306 further comprises a lower flap, which is not shown, connected to the main wall 330 and bounded by a perimeter that is complementary to the upper outline 331.
  • the lower flap is folded below the internal wrap 302.
  • the inner enclosure 306 further comprises a pair of upper flaps, which are not shown, each of which being connected to a respective lesser wall 332.
  • the upper flaps are folded above the internal wrap 302 so as to contain the latter above.
  • the inner enclosure 306 is arranged inside the containing body 303 and is attached to the containing body 303 at the rear wall 309 and/or at the side walls 310.
  • one or more glue points can be applied by means of which the rear wall 309 and/or the side walls 310 adhere respectively to a corresponding secondary wall and to a lesser wall 332.
  • the third packet 301 can be used as a normal packet of cigarettes.
  • the smoker can thus open the third packet 301 by rotating the lid 396 around the hinge 305 and removing the cigarette as occurs in traditional packets.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the third packet 301, the smoker has to rotate the lid 396 around the hinge 305 until the lid 396 engages with the closing wings 397.
  • the smoker can, as previously mentioned, slide the closing body 304 with respect to the containing body 303 retaining with one hand the containing body 303 and with the other hand grasping the closing body 304, applying to the latter a cutting force that tends to make the closing body 304 slide with respect to the containing body 303.
  • the closing body 304 is slid with respect to the containing body 303, the closing body 304 remaining attached to the inner enclosure 306 through the further wings 382 engaging in the respective longitudinal passages 378.
  • the user can thus slide the closing body 304 to which the lid 396 is fixed, with respect to the containing body 303. When this occurs, the lid 396 is spaced away from the rear wall 309 of the containing body 303.
  • the closing body 304 can be slide with respect to the containing body 303 until the pair of further wings 382 positioned lowest abuts on first end zones of the longitudinal passages 378 that are nearer the base wall 307 of the containing body 303, such first end zones acting as stops, or end buffers, for such a pair of further wings 382.
  • the user can access the cigarettes.
  • the user can again slide the closing body 304 with respect to the containing body 303 until the pair of further wings 382 that is positioned highest abuts on second end zones of the longitudinal passages 378, opposite the first end zones, such second end zones also acting as stops, or end buffers, for such pair of further wings 382.
  • the user can close the lid 396, which is maintained closed by the closing wings 397 cooperating with the notches included in the lid 396, so that the third packet 301 again takes on the shape of a traditional stiff packet.
  • the containing body 303 and the closing body 304 are separated along, and are slidable in, a longitudinal plane of the third packet 301 containing the third axis Z3.
  • the third packet 301 when the third packet 301 is open the zones printed on the fixing portions 320 and on the main wall 330 are visible to the smoker, who can thus read the writing and look at the pictures contained in the printed zones.
  • the communications for the consumer and possible advertising messages can now be printed not only on the outer surface of the containing body 303 and of the closing body 304, but also in the printed zones provided inside the third packet 301.
  • the containing body 303 and the closing body 304 are formed by folding a flat blank 335, for example made of card, extending along a third longitudinal symmetry axis X3.
  • the blank 335 shown in Figure 39 , comprises a first portion 336, intended for forming the containing body 303, and a second portion 337, intended for forming the closing body 304.
  • the first portion 336 and the second portion 337 are joined together along an intended cutting line 317, along which the blank 335 is successively cut to separate the containing body 303 and the closing body 304.
  • the blank 335 further comprises a first main panel 339, the first main panel 339 being intended for forming the rear wall 309 of the containing body 303.
  • a first transverse panel 340 and a second transverse panel 341 are arranged at opposite ends of the first main panel 339, such that the first transverse panel 340, the first main panel 339 and the second transverse panel 341 are arranged in sequence along the third symmetry axis X3.
  • the first transverse panel 340 is intended for forming the base wall 307 of the containing body 303, whilst the second transverse panel 341 is intended for forming the upper wall 399 of the containing body 303.
  • a second main panel 343 is connected that will form the further front face 387 of the closing body 304, between the first transverse panel 340 and the second main panel 343 there being provided the aforesaid intended cutting line 317.
  • a third transverse panel 342 is connected, which is intended for forming the upper face 314 of the lid 396, between the second main panel 343 and the third transverse panel 342 there being interposed a fourth transverse panel 377 which is intended for forming the front face 315 of the lid 396.
  • the third transverse panel 342 is in turn connected to a reinforcing wing 344, arranged for being folded by 180° so as to reinforce a portion of the lid 396 intended for forming the upper face 314.
  • the second main panel 343 and the fourth transverse panel 377 are joined together along an intended folded line 338, intended for giving rise, in the third packet 301, to the hinge 305.
  • the intended folded line 338 may comprise a crease or be formed of a plurality of cuts separated by joining points.
  • the reinforcing wing 344 and the third transverse panel 342, the third transverse panel 342 and the fourth transverse panel 377, the first transverse panel 340 and the first main panel 339, the first main panel 339 and the second transverse panel 341 are joined along respective transverse creases 345, arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the third symmetry axis X3.
  • the blank 335 further comprises a pair of intermediate panels 380 arranged on the sides of the second main panel 343 and intended for forming the further elongated portions 386 of the main body 392.
  • the intermediate panels 380 comprise first incision lines 351.
  • the first incision lines 351, which are substantially parallel to the third symmetry axis X3, are positioned adjacent to one another and are arranged for promoting folding of the intermediate panels 380 to form the first parts 385.
  • the intermediate panels 380 are devoid of the first incision lines 351 and between the intermediate panels 380 and the second main panel 343 longitudinal creases are provided.
  • the blank 335 further comprises a pair of first inner panels 346 arranged on the sides of the intermediate panels 380 and intended for forming the stiffening portions 324 of the closing body 304.
  • first longitudinal creases 350 are provided, extending substantially parallel to the third symmetry axis X3.
  • the blank 335 further comprises a pair of first outer panels 349 arranged on the sides of the first inner panels 346 and separated from the latter by second longitudinal creases 352 extending substantially parallel to the third symmetry axis X3, the first outer panels 349 being intended for forming the fixing portions 320.
  • first inner panels 346 are bounded by the first and by the second longitudinal creases 350, 352.
  • the blank 345 further comprises substantially rectilinear cuts 376 obtained in the second longitudinal creases 352 and intended for forming the longitudinal passages 378.
  • the further intermediate panels 393 comprise further first incision lines 391.
  • the further first incision lines 391, which are substantially parallel to the third symmetry axis X3 are positioned adjacent to one another and are arranged for promoting the folding of the further intermediate panels 393 to form the elongated parts 354 of the side faces 316.
  • first wings 355 project that are arranged for being folded inside the third transverse panel 342 and being glued to the panels 347 so as to stiffen the widened portions 353.
  • third longitudinal creases 356 extending substantially parallel to the third symmetry axis X3.
  • slots 375 having the shape of a triangle with the vertices rounded that are intended for forming the aforesaid notches 399'.
  • the blank 335 further comprises a pair of second external panels 357, arranged on the sides of the first main panel 339.
  • second wings 359 are connected that are arranged for being folded inside the second external panels 357 and for being glued to the first transverse panel 340 so as to stiffen the base wall 307.
  • the blank 335 is folded inside the traditional sequence of folding operations, as this blank does not have additional panels compared with the traditional blanks.
  • the blank 335 can be processed in a common machine for producing stiff packets of cigarettes.
  • Figure 40 shows an inner frame 363 that can be used to form the inner enclosure 306.
  • the inner frame 363 can be made of card, possibly coupled with a metal sheet such as aluminium.
  • the inner frame 363 can be formed directly on a packaging machine from a reel, which is cut with a knife having a shaped profile corresponding to an upper transverse profile 364 and to a lower transverse profile 365 of the inner frame 363.
  • a transverse weakening line 369 arranged transversely to the inner, intermediate and outer weakening lines 366, 368 and 367, is further obtained in a lower region of the inner frame 363.
  • transverse weakening line 390 arranged transversely to the inner, intermediate and outer weakening lines 366, 368 and 367, is lastly obtained in an upper region of the inner frame 363.
  • a primary panel 370 arranged for forming the main wall 330 in the inner enclosure 306.
  • the primary panel 370 On the sides of the primary panel 370 there are arranged two side panels 371, each of which is interposed between an inner weakening line 366 and an intermediate weakening line 368.
  • Each side panel 371 is intended for forming a bevel 333 of the inner enclosure 306.
  • Each intermediate panel 372 is intended for forming a lesser wall 332 of the inner enclosure 306.
  • peripheral panels 373 each of which is joined to a corresponding intermediate panel 372 along an external weakening line 367.
  • the peripheral panels 373 are folded behind the internal wrap 302 to form the secondary walls.
  • the inner frame 363 after being folded, surrounds the inner enclosure 306 on four sides.
  • an end panel 374 which is suitable for being folded below the internal wrap 302 to obtain the lower flap.
  • transverse weakening line 390 and the upper transverse profile 364 there are defined other end panels 389, which are suitable for being folded above the internal wrap 302 to obtain the upper flaps.
  • the inner frame 363 is folded around the internal wrap 302 and made adherent thereto by glue points positioned in a similar manner to what occurs in traditional inner frames.
  • Figures 41 to 46 show a fourth example of a fourth packet 401 for smoke articles, in particular cigarettes, that does not form part of the invention.
  • the fourth packet 401 which is also of stiff type, has a substantially rectangular parallelpipedon shape and extends along a fourth longitudinal axis Z4.
  • the fourth packet 401 is of the type of bevelled edges.
  • the fourth packet 401 is suitable for housing an ordered group of cigarettes wound in an internal wrap 402 and comprises a containing body 403, which can house the cigarettes, and a closing body 404 which can be opened or closed to enable a smoker to access the cigarettes.
  • the containing body 403 comprises a base wall 407 from which extend a rear wall 409 and a front wall 408, opposite the rear wall 409, the rear wall 409 having an extent measured on a plane parallel to the fourth axis Z4, which is greater than the front wall 408 ( Figure 44 ).
  • the side walls 410 have a substantially irregular hexagonal shape, and are connected to the rear wall 409 by flat portions 413, or bevels, tilted with respect to the rear wall 409 for example by substantially 135°.
  • the side walls 410, the flat portions 413 and the rear wall 409 are bounded above by an upper U-shaped edge 409'.
  • the closing body 404 comprises a main body 492, connected, as will be better disclosed below, to the containing body 403, and a lid 496.
  • the main body 492 cooperating with the containing body 403 for containing the smoke articles, is connected to the lid 496 by a hinge 405, the lid 496 being movable between an open position ( Figures 41 to 44 ) and a closed position ( Figures 45 and 46 ) by rotating around the hinge 405.
  • main body 492 is connected to the front wall 408 by a further hinge 405', the main body 492 being movable between an open position ( Figures 41 to 44 ) and a closed position ( Figures 45 and 46 ) by rotating around the further hinge 405'.
  • hinge 405 and the further hinge 405' are substantially parallel and coplanar.
  • the lid 496 comprises an upper face 414 that, in the closed position, is opposite the base wall 407.
  • a rear face 415' is connected to the upper face 414, the rear face 415' has a length, in a closed configuration of the fourth packet 401, measured on a plane parallel to the fourth axis Z4, which is less than that of the rear wall 409.
  • the rear face 415' is contiguous with the rear wall 409.
  • the side faces 416 comprise respective widened portions 453 having, for example, a substantially trapezoidal shape, and being adjacent to the upper face 414.
  • the side faces 416 further comprise respective elongated portions 454 or bevels, for example flat, interposed between and connecting the rear face 415' and the widened portions 453.
  • the lid 496 further comprises a front face 415 opposite the rear wall 415' and connecting the side faces 416.
  • the main body 492 comprises a further front face 487 opposite, in a closed configuration of the fourth packet 401, the rear wall 409.
  • the hinge 405 is defined, whilst between the further front face 487 and the front wall 408 the further hinge 405' is defined.
  • two further side faces 489 extend that have, for example, a substantially isosceles trapezium shape.
  • the further side faces 489 define a lateral profile 488' that is complementary to that of an upper portion of the side walls 410.
  • the aforesaid further side faces 489 each have a reduced extent with respect to the further front face 487.
  • each of the further side faces 489 comprises a respective further elongated portion 486.
  • the further elongated portions 486 are flat and are tilted by approximately 90° with respect to the further front face 487.
  • Each of the further side faces 489 further comprises a fixing portion 420 ( Figure 41 ) connected to a respective further elongated portion 486 and fixed, in particular glued, to an inner surface 419 of the further front face 487.
  • the fixing portions 420 extend substantially for the entire length of the further front face 487.
  • the fixing portions 420 having for example trapezoidal shape, comprise respective first edges 421 extending, in the closed configuration of the fourth packet 401, substantially parallel to the fourth axis Z4.
  • first edges 421 are spaced away from one another, so as to leave free intermediate portions of the inner surface 419.
  • the first edges 421 are adjacent to one another, this entailing the fixing portions 420 extending substantially for the entire width of the closing body 404.
  • Each of the further side faces 489 comprises a stiffening portion 424 ( Figure 41 ), having, for example, trapezoidal shape.
  • the stiffening portions 424 are interposed between the respective further elongated portions 486 and the respective fixing portions 420.
  • the stiffening portions 424 have a length, measured on a plane parallel to the fourth axis Z4, that is less than the length of the further elongated portions 486. As said above, the stiffening portions 424 connect the further elongated portions 486 to the fixing portions 420, the further elongated portions 486, the stiffening portions 424 and the inner surface 419 of the further front face 487 bounding respective longitudinal gaps 426, extending, in the closed configuration of the fourth packet 401, substantially parallel to the fourth axis Z4.
  • each of the further side faces 489 being formed, at least partially, by a further elongated portion 486, positioned externally, and by a stiffening portion 424, positioned internally.
  • printed zones can be provided, shown by a broken line, comprising, for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • the further elongated portions 486 are curved.
  • the gaps 426 are bounded by the stiffening portions 424, by the further elongated portions 486 and by the inner surface 419.
  • the further elongated portions 486 are flat and are tilted by approximately 135° with respect to the further front face 487.
  • the gaps 426 are bounded by the stiffening portions 424, by the further elongated portions 486 and by the inner surface 419.
  • a lower edge 429 of the lid 496 complementary to the upper edge 409' of the containing body 403, is flush with the upper edge 409'.
  • the side faces 416 and the further side faces 489 are contiguous, and substantially coplanar, with the respective side walls 410, the side profile 488' being flush with a further side profile 410' of an upper portion of the side walls 410.
  • the side faces 416 and the further side faces 489 are adjacent.
  • the fourth packet 401 further comprises an inner enclosure 406 positioned inside the containing body 403.
  • the inner enclosure 406 houses, as said, a composition of cigarettes wrapped by the internal wrap 402, the internal wrap 402 comprising a sheet of tinfoil or metal foil.
  • the internal wrap 402 is of known type and does not have substantial differences from the internal wraps used in normal packets of cigarettes.
  • the inner enclosure 406 comprises a main wall 430 bounded by an upper outline 431 having, for example, a pointed "U" shape.
  • the main wall 430 comprises a printed zone, shown by a broken line, comprising, for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • each secondary wall 498 comprising a printed zone, shown by a broken line, comprising, for example, writing, drawings or other information intended for the smoker.
  • the lesser walls 432 laterally contain the internal wrap 402, whilst the secondary walls 498, opposite the main wall 430, are folded behind the internal wrap 402.
  • the secondary walls 498 comprise respective further first edges 421' extending, in the closed configuration of the inner enclosure 406, substantially parallel to the fourth axis Z4, the further first edges 421' being adjacent to one another.
  • the further first edges 421' are spaced away from one another, so as to leave free intermediate portions of the internal wrap 402.
  • the secondary walls 498 define a further upper outline 431' having, for example, a pointed "U" shape, similarly to the upper outline 431.
  • the inner enclosure 406 further comprises two flat bevels 433, for example tilted by approximately 135° with respect to the main wall 430, connecting the main wall 430 to the lesser walls 432.
  • two closing wings 497 project outwards, suitable for engaging with the lid 496 to maintain the fourth packet 401 in the closed configuration.
  • the inner enclosure 406 further comprises two further flat bevels 433', for example tilted by approximately 135° with respect to the secondary walls 498, each connecting a lesser wall 432 to a secondary wall 498.
  • the inner enclosure 406 further comprises a lower flap, which is not shown, connected to the main wall 430 and bounded by a perimeter that is complementary to the upper outline 431.
  • the lower flap is folded below the internal wrap 402.
  • the inner enclosure 406 further comprises a pair of further lower flaps, which are not shown, each of each of which being connected to a respective secondary wall 498_.
  • the inner enclosure 406 is arranged inside the containing body 403 and is attached to the containing body 403 at the side walls 410 and/or at the rear wall 409.
  • one or more glue points can be applied by means of which the rear wall 409 adheres to the main wall 430 and/or the side walls 410 adhere to a corresponding lesser wall 432.
  • the fourth packet 401 can be used as a normal packet of cigarettes.
  • the smoker can thus open the fourth packet 401 by rotating the lid 496 around the hinge 405 and removing the cigarette as occurs in traditional packets.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the fourth packet 401, the smoker has to rotate the lid 496 around the hinge 405 until the lid 496 engages with the closing wings 497.
  • the smoker can open the fourth packet 401 by rotating the lid 496 around the hinge 405 and by rotating the main body 492 around the further hinge 405' and remove the cigarette.
  • the smoker After removing the cigarette, to close the fourth packet 401, the smoker has to rotate the main body 492 around the further hinge 405' and the lid 496 around the hinge 405 until the lid 496 engages with the closing wings 497.
  • the communications for the consumer and possible advertising messages can now be printed not only on the outer surface of the containing body 403 and of the closing body 404, but also in the printed zones provided inside the fourth packet 401.
  • the containing body 403 and the closing body 404 are formed by folding a flat blank 435, for example made of card, extending along a fourth longitudinal symmetry axis X4.
  • the blank 435 shown in Figure 47 , comprises a first portion 436, intended for forming the containing body 403 and a second portion 437, intended for forming the closing body 404.
  • the first portion 436 and the second portion 437 are joined together along an intended folded line 438', intended for giving rise, in the fourth packet 401, to the further hinge 405'.
  • the intended folded line 438' may comprise a crease or be formed of a plurality of cuts separated by joining points.
  • the blank 435 further comprises a first main panel 439, the first main panel 439 being intended for forming the rear wall 409 of the containing body 403.
  • first transverse panel 440 At an end of the first main panel 439 there is arranged a first transverse panel 440, a second transverse panel 441 being connected to the latter, such that the second transverse panel 441, the first transverse panel 440 and the first main panel 439 are arranged in sequence along the fourth symmetry axis X4.
  • the first transverse panel 440 is intended to form the base wall 407 of the containing body 403, whilst the second transverse panel 441 is intended to form the front wall 408 of the containing body 403.
  • a second main panel 443 that will form the further front face 487 of the closing body 404, between the second transverse panel 441 and the second main panel 443 the aforesaid intended folded line 438' being provided.
  • a third transverse panel 442 is connected, which is intended for forming the upper face 414 of the lid 496, between the second main panel 443 and the third transverse panel 442 there being interposed a fourth transverse panel 477 which is intended for forming the front face 415 of the lid 496.
  • the further intended folded line 438 may comprise a crease or be formed of a plurality of cuts separated by joining points.
  • a fifth transverse panel 477' is connected to the third transverse panel 442 .
  • the fifth transverse panel 477' which is intended for forming the rear face 415' of the lid 496, is in turn connected to a reinforcing wing 444, arranged for being folded by 180° so as to reinforce a portion of the lid 496 intended for forming the rear face 415'.
  • the reinforcing wing 444 and the fifth transverse panel 477', the fifth transverse panel 477' e the third transverse panel 442, the third transverse panel 442 and the fourth transverse panel 477, the first transverse panel 440 and the second transverse panel 441, the first main panel 339 and the first transverse panel 440, are joined along respective transverse creases 445, arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the fourth symmetry axis X4.
  • the blank 435 further comprises a pair of intermediate panels 480 arranged on the sides of the second main panel 443 e intended for forming the further elongated portions 486 of the main body 492.
  • the intermediate panels 480 comprise incision lines which are substantially parallel to the fourth symmetry axis X4, that are positioned adjacent to one another and are arranged for promoting the folding of the intermediate panels 480.
  • the blank 435 further comprises a pair of first inner panels 446 arranged on the sides of the intermediate panels 480 and intended for forming the stiffening portions 424 of the closing body 404.
  • first longitudinal creases 450 Between the first inner panels 446 and the intermediate panels 480 there are provided first longitudinal creases 450, whilst between the intermediate panels 480 and the second main panel 443 there are provided further first longitudinal creases 450', the first longitudinal creases 450 and the further first longitudinal creases 450' extending substantially parallel to the fourth symmetry axis X4.
  • the blank 435 further comprises a pair of first outer panels 449 arranged on the sides of the first inner panels 446 and separated from the latter by second longitudinal creases 452 extending substantially parallel to the fourth symmetry axis X4, the first outer panels 449 being intended for forming the fixing portions 420.
  • first inner panels 446 are bounded by the first and by the second longitudinal creases 450, 452.
  • fifth transverse panel 477' panels 447 project that are intended for forming the widened portions 453 of the lid 496.
  • the further intermediate panels 493 comprise further first incision lines which are substantially parallel to fourth symmetry axis X4, are positioned adjacent to on another and arranged for promoting the folding of the further intermediate panels 493.
  • first wings 455 project that are arranged for being folded inside the fourth transverse panel 477 and being glued to the panels 447 so as to stiffen the widened portions 453.
  • third longitudinal creases 456 extending substantially parallel to the fourth symmetry axis X4.
  • first wings 455' are connected that are arranged for being folded inside the first wings 455 so as to stiffen the upper face 414.
  • the blank 435 further comprises a pair of second external panels 457, arranged on the sides of the first main panel 439 and intended for forming the side walls 410 of the containing body 403.
  • connecting panels 481 intended for forming the flat portions 413, between the first main panel 439 and the connecting panels 481 and between the latter and the second external panels 457 there being provided pairs of fourth longitudinal creases 456' extending substantially parallel to the fourth symmetry axis X4.
  • the connecting panels 481 comprises second incision lines which are substantially parallel al fourth symmetry axis X4, positioned adjacent to one another and arranged for promoting the folding of the connecting panels 481.
  • the blank 435 further comprises a pair of third outer panels 457', positioned on the sides of the second transverse panel 441 and arranged for being folded inside the second transverse panel 441 and being glued to the second external panels 457 so as to stiffen the side walls 410.
  • third outer panels 457' second wings 459 are connected that are arranged for being folded inside the third outer panels 457' and for being glued to the first transverse panel 440 so as to stiffen the base wall 407.
  • the blank 435 After receiving an adhesive substance, the blank 435 is folded inside the traditional sequence of folding operations, as this blank does not have additional panels compared with traditional blanks.
  • the blank 435 can thus be processed in a common machine for producing stiff packets of cigarettes.
  • Figure 48 shows an inner frame 463 that can be used to form the inner enclosure 406.
  • the inner frame 463 can be made of card, possibly coupled with a metal sheet such as aluminium.
  • the inner frame 463 can be formed directly on a packaging machine from a reel that is cut with a knife having a shaped profile corresponding to an upper transverse profile 464 and to a lower transverse profile 465 of the inner frame 463.
  • intermediate weakening lines 468 are interposed between the inner weakening lines 466 and the further intermediate weakening lines 468', whilst the latter are interposed between the intermediate weakening lines 468 and the outer weakening lines 467, the outer weakening lines 467 being arranged outside the inner weakening lines 466.
  • a transverse weakening line 469 arranged transversely to the inner, intermediate and outer weakening lines 466, 468, 468' and 467, is further obtained in a lower region of the inner frame 463.
  • transverse weakening line 490 arranged transversely to the inner, intermediate and outer weakening lines 466, 468, 468' and 467, is lastly obtained in the lower region of the inner frame 463.
  • a primary panel 470 arranged for forming the main wall 430 in the inner enclosure 406.
  • the primary panel 470 On the sides of the primary panel 470 there are arranged two side panels 471, each of which is interposed between an inner weakening line 466 and an intermediate weakening line 468.
  • Each side panel 471 is intended for forming a bevel 433 of the inner enclosure 406.
  • Each intermediate panel 472 is intended for forming a lesser wall 432 of the inner enclosure 406.
  • intermediate panels 472 there are provided two further side panels 471', each of which is interposed between a further intermediate weakening line 468' and an external weakening line 467.
  • Each further side panel 471' is intended for forming a further bevel 433' of the inner enclosure 406.
  • peripheral panels 473 are provided on the sides of the further side panels 471', each of which is joined to corresponding further side panel 468' along an external weakening line 467.
  • peripheral panels 473 are folded behind the internal wrap 402 to form the secondary walls 498.
  • the inner frame 463 after being folded, surrounds the inner enclosure 406 on four sides.
  • an end panel 474 which is suitable for being folded below the internal wrap 402 to obtain the lower flap.
  • the inner frame 463 is folded around the internal wrap 402 and made adherent thereto by glue points positioned in a similar manner to what occurs in traditional inner frames.
  • the inner frame 463 can be folded around the internal wrap 402 by using a folding unit that is similar to that used for traditional inner frames.
  • the containing body 403 and the closing body 404 are then constructed by folding the blank 435 around the inner enclosure 406.
  • the fourth packet 401 can be made by using packaging machines that do not differ substantially from existing machines.
  • the packets 101, 101a-e, 201, 301 and 401 enable a closing body 104, 204, 304 and 404 that is stronger than that of the known packets.
  • the side faces 116, 216, 389 and 489 are stiffer than the side faces of the known packets, it is possible to increase the extent of the front face 115, 215, 315 and 415 compared with known packets, thus enabling a surface to be increased that is available for communications to the consumer such as advertising messages and the like.
  • such messages can be preprinted on the fixing portions 120, 220, 320 and 420, on the end portion 118 and on the main walls 130, 230, 330 and on the secondary walls 498.

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  1. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) für Rauchwaren, mit einer im Wesentlichen rechteckigen Parallelepiped-Form, die sich entlang einer Längsachse (Z1; Z2; Z3; Z4) erstreckt und aufweist: einen Aufnahmekörper (103; 203; 303; 403) zum zumindest teilweisen Aufnehmen der Rauchwaren und einen Verschlusskörper (104; 204; 304; 404), der mit dem Aufnahmekörper (103; 203; 303; 403) verbunden ist, um einen Zugang zu den Rauchwaren zu verhindern/ ermöglichen, wobei der Verschlusskörper (104; 204; 304; 404) aufweist eine vordere Fläche (115; 215; 387; 487) und ein Paar von Seitenflächen (116; 216; 389; 489), die einander gegenüberliegen und sich von entgegengesetzten Seiten der vorderen Fläche (115; 215; 387; 487) aus erstrecken, wobei die Seitenflächen (116; 216; 389; 489) jeweils aufweisen einen Befestigungsabschnitt (120; 220; 320; 420), der an einer Innenfläche (119; 219; 319; 419) der vorderen Fläche (115; 215; 387; 487) derart befestigt ist, dass jede von den Seitenflächen (116; 216; 389; 489) zumindest teilweise durch einen äußeren langgestreckten Abschnitt (154; 254; 386; 486) und durch einen inneren Versteifungsabschnitt (124, 224, 324; 424) ausgebildet ist, die miteinander verbunden sind, um dazwischen zumindest teilweise einen Längsspalt (126, 226, 326, 426) auszubilden, der im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Längsachse (Z1; Z2; Z3; Z4) ist, wenn die Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) in einer Schließkonfiguration ist und der Aufnahmekörper (103; 203; 303; 403) den Zugang zu den Rauchwaren verhindert, wobei sich jeder von dem Befestigungsabschnitt (120; 220; 320; 420) im Wesentlichen entlang der gesamten Länge der vorderen Fläche (115; 215; 387; 487) erstreckt, wobei die Befestigungsabschnitte (120; 220; 320; 420) jeweilige erste Ränder (121; 221; 321; 421) aufweisen, die sich im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Längsachse (Z1; Z2; Z3; Z4) erstrecken, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Ränder (121; 221; 321; 421) längsseits zu einander liegen, und dass sich die Befestigungsabschnitte (120; 220; 320; 420) im Wesentlichen über die gesamte Breite der Innenfläche (119; 219; 319; 419) der vorderen Fläche (115; 215; 387; 487) erstrecken.
  2. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101e; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei jeder von dem inneren Versteifungsabschnitt (124; 224; 324; 424) zwischen einem korrespondierenden der Befestigungsabschnitte (120; 220; 320; 420) und einem korrespondierenden der äußeren langgestreckten Abschnitte (154; 254; 386; 486) angeordnet ist und diese miteinander verbindet.
  3. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) gemäß irgendeinem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei jeder von den äußeren langgestreckten Abschnitten (154; 254; 386; 486) zwischen einer korrespondierenden von den vorderen Flächen (115; 215; 387; 487) und einem korrespondierenden der inneren Versteifungsabschnitte (124; 224; 324; 424) angeordnet ist und diese miteinander verbindet.
  4. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) gemäß irgendeinem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei jeder von den äußeren langgestreckten Abschnitten (154; 254; 386; 486) zumindest teilweise abgerundet ist.
  5. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) gemäß irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, wobei jeder von den äußeren langgestreckten Abschnitten (154; 254; 386; 486) im Wesentlichen flach ist und bezüglich einer korrespondierenden der vorderen Flächen (115; 215; 387; 487) in einem zwischen etwa 0° und etwa 180° liegenden Winkel (α), insbesondere um etwa 90° oder etwa 135° geneigt ist.
  6. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101e; 101d; 101e) gemäß irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei die Befestigungsabschnitte (120) jeweilige zweite Ränder (122) aufweisen, die sich quer zu der Längsachse (Z1) erstrecken, wobei die zweiten Ränder (122) längsseits zu dritten Rändern (123) einer Endwand (118) der vorderen Fläche (115) liegen, die gefaltet und an der Innenfläche (119) befestigt sind.
  7. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201) gemäß irgendeinem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei jede der Seitenflächen (116; 216) einen erweiterten Abschnitt (153; 253) mit einer dreieckigen Form aufweist, der mit einem jeweiligen der äußeren langgestreckten Abschnitte (154; 254) verbunden ist, wobei die erweiterten Abschnitte (153; 253) benachbart zu einer oberen Fläche (114; 214) des Verschlusskörpers (104; 204) sind.
  8. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) gemäß irgendeinem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei sie ferner Schließmittel (128; 191; 297; 397; 497) aufweist, um den Verschlusskörper (104; 204; 304; 404) geschlossen zu halten, wenn die Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) in einer Schließkonfiguration ist.
  9. Packung (201; 301; 401) gemäß Anspruch 8, wobei das Schließmittel (128; 191; 297; 397; 497) ein Paar Schließflügel (297; 397; 497) aufweist, die von korrespondierenden Abfasungen (233, 333, 433) der inneren Einfassung (206; 306; 406) aus nach außen hervorstehen und für einen Eingriff mit dem Verschlusskörper (204; 304; 404) angeordnet sind, um den Verschlusskörper (204; 304; 404) geschlossen zu halten, wenn die Packung (201; 301; 401) in einer Schließkonfiguration ist.
  10. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) gemäß irgendeinem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei der Verschlusskörper (104; 204; 304; 404) eine obere Fläche (114; 214; 314; 414) aufweist, die mit der vorderen Fläche (115; 215; 387; 487) verbunden ist und, wenn die Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) in einer Schließkonfiguration ist, einer Basiswand (107; 307; 407) der Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201; 301; 401) gegenüberliegt.
  11. Packung (201) gemäß irgendeinem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei die vordere Fläche (215) gemessen entlang der Längsachse (Z2) eine Länge hat, die im Wesentlichen gleich einer Länge einer hinteren Wand des Aufnahmekörpers (203) ist.
  12. Packung (101; 101a; 101b; 101c; 101d; 101e; 201) gemäß irgendeinem vorhergehenden Anspruch, ferner aufweisend ein erstes Gelenk (105; 205), um den Verschlusskörper (104; 204) mit dem Aufnahmekörper (103; 203) zu verbinden.
  13. Packung (201) gemäß Anspruch 12, wobei das erste Gelenk (205) zwischen der vorderen Fläche (215) und der Basiswand definiert ist.
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