EP3250471B1 - Packaging for a confectionery hollow body - Google Patents

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EP3250471B1
EP3250471B1 EP16700290.6A EP16700290A EP3250471B1 EP 3250471 B1 EP3250471 B1 EP 3250471B1 EP 16700290 A EP16700290 A EP 16700290A EP 3250471 B1 EP3250471 B1 EP 3250471B1
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Thomas Speck
Joachim Scherr
Konrad Bantleon
Michael Sdahl
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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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/60—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for sweets or like confectionery products
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/321—Both sheets being recessed
    • B65D75/322—Both sheets being recessed and forming one compartment
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52—Details
    • B65D75/58—Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52—Details
    • B65D75/58—Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • B65D75/5827—Tear-lines provided in a wall portion
    • B65D75/5833—Tear-lines provided in a wall portion for tearing out a portion of the wall
    • B65D75/5844—Tear-lines provided in a wall portion for tearing out a portion of the wall the portion of the wall being a narrow strip, e.g. between lines of weakness

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  • the invention relates to a packaging for a food product with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • claim 1 The generic features of claim 1 are, for example, from WO 2013/144612 A2 known.
  • a line of low material thickness is provided which is broken when opened.
  • a tab is provided on the edge of the half-shells that can be gripped to open the shell along this line with a low material thickness. Pulling the two tabs opens the packaging on this line with a low material thickness.
  • Such packaging can be used in particular for food products such as gingerbread, muesli bars or other food bars, cheese, or hollow confectionery products, such as hollow chocolate bodies.
  • the latter are often packaged in various figurative forms, such as egg shape, as Santa Claus or as an Easter bunny in thin metal foil.
  • the film halves consist of a thin aluminum film, which is coated on the inside with a plastic layer, for example made of polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • a plastic layer for example made of polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • heat is applied in the course of the production process, so that the plastic layers on the inside are bonded to one another and form a continuous sealing seam around the hollow chocolate body.
  • the edge can also be connected in a form-fitting manner, for example by flanging or folding it.
  • the packaging has a tear thread which extends across the entire product and is arranged on the inside in the area of the chocolate hollow body on one side between the chocolate hollow body and the film half, and is attached in the area of the edge between the two film halves.
  • the thread extends to the very end of the respective edge and is arranged in the region of the edges between the two film halves.
  • the thread represents a reinforcement with which the product can be torn open from the inside, so to speak. So that the tear thread can be gripped easily by a user, the edge at one end of the tear thread is widened in such a way that it forms a tear-open tab which can be gripped with two fingers and with which the location of the thread can be located by a user and the thread can be gripped safely.
  • the EP 1 002 464 A2 describes a packaging for an egg-shaped confectionery hollow body, in which two plastic halves are deep-drawn, so that approximately 0.2 to 0.3 mm thick half-shells are formed. Laterally projecting separating tabs are formed on the half-shells in the area of a flange-like edge. Liquid chocolate mass is poured into the deep-drawn plastic half-shells and distributed using a stamp inserted from above so that the chocolate forms and hardens on the inside of the plastic half-shell. Then two plastic shell halves with the chocolate molds inside are pressed against each other and welded or sealed over the edges so that a circumferential seal is created.
  • the edge including the separating tab remains protruding outwards and forms a kind of Saturn ring. There is no connection in the area of the protruding separating flap, so that the flaps can be gripped by hand and the two plastic halves can be separated from one another by breaking open the circumferential sealing edge.
  • the shape of the plastic halves remains undamaged and is only separated from one another at the flange-like edges that were originally adjacent. This technique is specially designed for opening packaging made from pre-molded plastic, particularly polypropylene, with a wall thickness of approx. 0.2 to 0.3 mm.
  • the WO2009 / 104207 A1 provides for easy opening of an aluminum packaging of an egg-shaped chocolate hollow body, to make a circumferential flange-like edge of the packaging half-shells easily decoupled, so that the edge is automatically opened when pressure is applied to certain predetermined side areas of the packed body.
  • this opening mechanism can easily lead to unintentional opening and requires a great stability of the hollow chocolate figure so that it is not broken or deformed accidentally when pressed with two fingers.
  • there are hygiene concerns for such packs that are easy to open for the packaged product.
  • the invention has for its object to improve a packaging for a confectionery hollow body of the type mentioned in such a way that the confectionery hollow body is safely and permanently hygienically packaged in it despite the simple manufacture of the packaging, and the packaging can nevertheless be opened reliably with simple handling.
  • the tear-off tab made of metal foil can be used as a tear-open means for effectively opening the packaging made of metal foil.
  • the metal foil itself therefore serves to be gripped in the form of the tear-open flap, a crack then forming from the tear-open flap over the connection between the edges forming the partial shells if the tear-open flap is guided transversely to the course of the edges with sufficient force.
  • a tear-open section is formed over the connecting edge, in which the metal foil, starting from the tear-open tab as a kind of metal strip, detaches from it and causes an opening of the edge and adjacent areas of the partial shell.
  • the package can be opened by simply tearing the tear-open tray across the edge without having to incorporate an additional foreign element such as a separate tear-open thread. Nevertheless, the opening can be done effectively via the pull tab. It is easy to produce the packaging with the tear tab, because the tear agent itself consists of the metal foil. Nevertheless, the connection at the edges is sufficiently hygienic before pressing the pull tab and can serve as a so-called tamper-evident seal.
  • At least one tear-out formation is provided in the area of the entry point of the tear-open tab to the connecting edge.
  • a tearing shape determines the location of the initial tearing, so that the tearing process is given a type of predetermined tearing point that can also determine the timing of the tearing.
  • a notch can be provided, for example, as the tear-out shape.
  • the tear tab can possibly be formed on each of the two partial shells. This makes it easier to pull the tear-open tab across the edge to any side of the packaging, resulting in the same tear-open mechanism in each case.
  • the two metal foils of the tear tab also make the tab as such more stable.
  • the two parts of the tear tab cannot be connected to one another outside the connecting edge.
  • the two parts of the pull tab each form small, separate, accessible flags. A user can optionally also take just one of those flags and pull it across the edge transversely to one side, so that primarily one side is torn open. This can make the tearing process easier.
  • the two parts of the tear-open tab outside of the connecting edge can be connected to one another, at least in regions, in a cohesive and / or form-fitting manner welded, sealed, crimped and / or stamped. If necessary, this connection can also be made only selectively.
  • the connection stabilizes the parts of the pull tab and is better for a user to grasp. This also affects the tearing process, in which the tearing process is more specifically determined, since the tearing is better determined locally by the increased stiffness of the tearing flap.
  • the tear tab and / or the edges can be applied to the outer shape of the packaging at least in some areas.
  • the packaging thus better reflects the outer shape of the packaged hollow confectionery body.
  • the tear tab and / or the edges are less prone to injury.
  • the creation causes an additional deformation, which additionally supports the connection between the edges.
  • the edge in the area of the tear tab cannot be placed against the outer shape of the packaging. This makes it easier to tear open from the tear tab over the edge. In this area, the tear-open section can extend better from the tear-open tab over the connection area into the curved area of the metal foil, in which it is nestled against the hollow confectionery body.
  • the edges in the area of the tear-open tab can be integrally connected to one another, in particular welded, sealed and / or glued.
  • a cohesive connection can be easily overcome when gripping the tear tab, the tear path then extending over that cohesive area into the arched area of the metal foil.
  • the cohesive edge ensures a sufficiently good connection of the partial shells, which can then be easily torn through, the further tear-open section of the metal foil extending into the curved area.
  • another type of connection can optionally be provided excluded. In principle, a combination with a positive connection could also be provided.
  • the edges in the area of the tear-open tab can be positively connected to one another, in particular crimped, folded, crimped and / or stamped together. These positive connections ensure good cohesion of the edges. Opening can usually be recognized by the edges, so that they can be used as tamper-evident closures. It is conceivable that the tear-open tab extends with the edges deformed into it in a form-fitting manner, so that it can be virtually integrated into it. Combinations with positive connections are also conceivable.
  • the edges in the area outside the tear-open tab can be positively connected to one another, in particular crimped, crimped and / or stamped together. This ensures that the edges in the area in which the tear line does not extend are securely connected to one another. If a different connection is provided in the area of the pull tab than in the area outside the pull tab, this can different connection types support the tearing open, because tearing is facilitated at the border crossing of one connection type to the other connection type.
  • the tear-open tab can advantageously be made stiffer than the material in the region of the curvature of the casing. This enables the tear-open tab to be gripped well, which is more dimensionally stable, and from it the tear-in distance is easier to continue into the curved part of the metal foil envelope.
  • the packaging can be provided with a pictorial motif applied to it, the outer contour of the tear-open tab being designed as a supplement to the motif.
  • the tear-open tab can be designed so that its shape matches a pictorial motif of the packaging, so that the motif is more clearly recognizable and the tear-open tab is integrated into the pictorial presentation.
  • the invention can basically be used for the packaging of various solid food products.
  • This includes, for example, confectionery such as gingerbread or other goods such as granola bars, chocolate bars or other food and confectionery bars, as well as cheese.
  • a special case of a food product is to have confectionery bodies with an internal cavity. These confectionery products are often composed of two half-shells in which the cavity is formed. Hollow confectionery products have different stabilities than other food products and often have to be specially packaged. This is the case, for example, of hollow chocolate figures in egg shape, like Santa Claus or Easter bunny, in which the outer shape has a special figurative meaning, and accordingly a picture motif is usually printed on the packaging, which shapes the appearance of the figure.
  • FIG 1 A packaging 1 of a confectionery hollow body 2 is shown, in which the confectionery hollow body has an egg shape which is adapted to the shape of the packaging.
  • the hollow confectionery body can be made of chocolate and, in contrast to the egg shape, can also have other common shapes, such as Santa Claus or Easter bunny figures.
  • the packaging with the hollow confectionery body is shown viewed from the outside.
  • the packaging consists of two partial shells 3, of which in Figure 1 the straight top view of the upper shell, for example, is shown.
  • the two partial shells together form a domed shell 4, which form an interior in which the hollow confectionery body is arranged.
  • the partial shells are formed from a thin metal foil, which can preferably have a thickness of 5 to 100 ⁇ m, in particular 10 to 50 ⁇ m, and particularly advantageously 15 to 40 ⁇ m.
  • An aluminum foil is primarily used as the metal foil.
  • the partial shells are preformed by a reshaping process, in particular by deep drawing or folding, so that two partial shells having preformed partial cavities are formed which, when assembled, practically correspond exactly to the outer shape of a hollow chocolate figure and form an arched shell 4 adapted to them.
  • the partial shells are provided on their outer contour with edges 5, which extend outward in an approximately flange-like manner in a parting plane 6.
  • the parting plane is in Figure 1 to be equated with the drawing level, whereby in Figure 1 the edges 5 are connected to the outer shape of the packaging 1 after the connection of the two partial shells. Therefore, the edges 5 appear in Figure 1 somewhat narrower and extend approximately vertically to the plane of the drawing in the applied state.
  • a tear-open tab 7 extends from the partial shells 3, at least from one of the partial shells, in the region of the edge approximately perpendicular to the outer contour of the edge. In this sense, it branches off to the outside.
  • the tear tab 7 is formed in one piece with the metal foil of the partial shell 3. It has the same thickness as the metal foil of the partial shell.
  • the tear tab 7 thus forms the only tear means for forming a tear path 8, which in Figure 1 are represented by two broken tear lines 9 running approximately parallel to one another. They mark a possible extension of the tearing web when a user grips the tear tab with his fingers and moves it in the direction of those tear lines, approximately towards the center of the product.
  • the tear-open section 8 extends from the tear-open flap across the connection of the edges 5 of the partial shells into the curved envelope 4.
  • the broken line of the tear lines 9 depends on the direction actually selected when tearing open and can also have a different angular orientation or a different curve the partial shell run.
  • the edges 5 are crimped together so that they are positively connected to one another. Then they are applied to the outer shape of the packaging 1. In the area of the flange-like mutual contact, the edges 5 of the two partial shells 3 are sealed to one another.
  • the partial shells 3 made of metal foil are coated on their sides facing the hollow confectionery body 2 each with a very thin plastic layer, preferably a thermoplastic, and in particular polypropylene or polyethylene are.
  • the edges initially protrude approximately horizontally outwards after the preforming of the partial shells, are placed on top of one another and then fused together by the action of heat before flanging, so that a practically circumferential, continuously sealed edge is produced. Sealing can also be carried out only in certain areas, for example by dotted or dashed sealing points which, arranged at approximately the same distance from one another, extend completely around the product, depending on how close the sealing is to be.
  • edges are integrally connected to one another in the area of the tear-open tab, which is indicated by a connecting line 10, here in the form of a sealing line. In this area, the edge is not crimped or deformed.
  • Figure 2 is a cross section through the packaging of Figure 1 shown, the cross-sectional plane being approximately perpendicular to the plane of the drawing Figure 1 extends.
  • the tear tab is turned into the cross-sectional plane, although the cross-sectional plane of Figure 2 about a central horizontal section in Figure 1 corresponds.
  • the hollow chocolate body 2 is shown in a hatched representation, around which the two partial shells 3 of the packaging 1 extend outside.
  • the two halves of the hollow body adjoin one another approximately at the level of a horizontal parting plane 11.
  • This parting plane 11 also corresponds to the general parting plane 6 of the two partial shells 3 of the shell 4.
  • the shell 4 is not shown hatched here for purposes of illustration.
  • the edges 5 are on the left in Figure 2 recognizable flanged, with a sealing line 10 in the edges 5 applied to the envelope 4.
  • the tear-open tab 7, which extends approximately radially outwards, can be seen, which extends outwards from the curved sphere of the casing 4.
  • Two adjacent layers of the metal foils of the two partial shells 3 together form the tear tab 7, which are connected to one another at the marked sealing line 10.
  • the regions of the tear tab 7 which extend outward from the sealing line are located loosely to one another without being specifically connected to one another in this exemplary embodiment. They could also be seized separately by a user.
  • FIG 2 In Figure 2 are shown on the left side two sealing lines 10 in cross section, which are formed separately from each other.
  • the edge 5 is flanged or crimped in this area.
  • the two sealing lines 10 are provided in two areas that are folded against one another, which are separated from one another via a folding line 14 or the fold resulting from the folding. Notwithstanding the in Figure 2 In the selected representation, the two sealing lines 10 can also extend into the area of the folding line, and optionally also beyond this. In special embodiments, the two sealing lines 10 can be connected to one another, so that the result is practically only one sealing line which extends over the folding line.
  • This training can also be used optionally in the training of the other figures. In principle, it can be used for any type of integral connection with the aid of sealing lines 10.
  • Figure 3 shows an enlarged detail of the edge 5 applied to the shell 4, with reference to the previous statements Figure 1 and 2nd is referred.
  • FIG. 12 shows a modification of an enlarged portion of the cross sectional view of FIG Figure 2 , in which the pull tab 7 of the in Figure 2 shown pull tab corresponds, and in Figure 4 the following changes have been made.
  • the two parts of the metal foils extending from the partial shells 3 are embossed with each other in a roughly protruding manner, so that the two parts of the tear-open tab are connected to one another approximately via the surface of the tear-open tab and the two parts form a common, stiffer tear-open tab form.
  • other connecting means are also conceivable, such as gluing or welding in that area, in the sense of a material connection.
  • Figure 5 shows an enlarged plan view of a further embodiment, in which, apart from the features already described for the same reference numerals, the pull tab has a tear-out shape 12 in the area of the edge over its width on the left and right.
  • the tear-out formations are each formed here by a notch formed approximately radially from the outside into the edge and adjacent to the tear-open tab. These notches mean that when the tear-open tab is gripped and torn, the tearing takes place on these preformed tear-out shapes and the tearing can thereby be carried out more easily and in a more targeted manner.
  • connection points 13 are shown schematically, which are indicated in the form of double crosses for reasons of illustration, but can also have other shapes.
  • the connection points 13 form locally limited connection points of the two parts of the tear-open tabs, that is to say of the metal foils lying opposite one another, so that here a connection of the two foils is created by means of several selected points.
  • the connection points 13 can be created by positive locking or by material locking, be it by crimping, flanging, easy caulking, welding, sealing, gluing, or similar types of connection, in combination or individually.
  • the shape of the tear-open tab 7 can be designed such that its outer contour corresponds to a pictorial representation, such as a motif, attached to the surface of the casing 4 and practically continues this. If, for example, a motif such as a mouse figure were embossed on the cover 4 on one or both sides, the pull tab could be shaped as one of the two ears of the mouse figure, so that an overall appealing and realistic motif of the entire packaging 1 results. In this case, it is of course possible to arrange more than one tear-open tab 7 distributed over the circumference of the packaging 1, so that in this case, for example, two ears of the mouse figure located in the right place can be formed in their shape.
  • tear-open tabs can be provided without providing a pictorial motif.
  • Figure 6 shows a variant of the invention, which largely the in Figure 1 shown embodiment corresponds. Reference is made to the above explanations in this regard, unless there are no deviating explanations below.
  • a motif 14 in the form of two eyes and a mouth is printed as an example in the center of the front side and the tear-open tabs 7 are arranged relative to it as if they were supplemented the motif and, for example, ears protruding from the top or the like which belonged to the motif.
  • the tear-open tabs can be actuated jointly or separately, so that, based on this, there is in each case a separate tear-open section 8, which are arranged in dashed lines by intersecting tear lines 9.
  • tear lines 9 in this form cannot be recognized from the outside, but only arise when they are torn open, so that the motif is preserved holistically and is not influenced by it.
  • the edges 5 are applied to the shape of the packaging. They are formed by a fold, so that there is a kind of crimp over the edge.
  • the edge 5 formed in this way extends outside the area of the tear tabs as well as in the area of the tear tabs with the same type of connection. This connection is then practically integrated into the tear tabs 7.
  • the tear tabs 7 could also be placed together with the edge on the outer shape of the packaging.
  • the type of connection in the area of the edges 5 can only be positive, only material, or a combination of both types.
  • the types of connection of the edges 5 can be formed in the area of the tear-open tabs 7 as well as outside the area of the tear-open tabs 7, or differently in comparison.
  • the tear-open tab can be gripped by a user with his fingers and pulled across the edges 5 of the cover 4, so that the cover 4 made of metal foil tears at the transition point of the tear-open tab to the curved cover and a tear strip can be torn off the cover 4 .
  • this succeeds over the edges 5 of the connection, although here only the thin metal foil itself serves as a tearing means for continuing the tearing process from the outside into the curved part of the casing 4. It is an extremely thin metal foil that can still serve as a tear-opener by overcoming the edge.
  • the tear-open tab is stiffer and the edge 5 can be torn more easily.
  • the tearing point is predefined by tearing shapes 12, for example in the form of the notches.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung für ein Lebensmittelprodukt mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a packaging for a food product with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Die oberbegrifflichen Merkmale von Anspruch 1 sind beispielsweise aus der WO 2013/144612 A2 bekannt. In diesem Dokument wird beschrieben, dass eine Linie mit niedriger Materialstärke vorgesehen ist, die bei Öffnen durchbrochen wird. Zum Beispiel ist eine Lasche am Rand der Halbschalen vorgesehen die angefasst werden kann, um die Schale entlang dieser Linie mit niedriger Materialstärke zu öffnen. Durch Ziehen an den beiden Laschen wird die Verpackung an dieser Linie mit niedriger Materialstärke geöffnet.The generic features of claim 1 are, for example, from WO 2013/144612 A2 known. In this document it is described that a line of low material thickness is provided which is broken when opened. For example, a tab is provided on the edge of the half-shells that can be gripped to open the shell along this line with a low material thickness. Pulling the two tabs opens the packaging on this line with a low material thickness.

Solche Verpackungen können insbesondere für Lebensmittelprodukte wie unter anderem Lebkuchen, Müsliriegel oder andere Lebensmittelriegel, Käse, oder Süßwarenhohlkörper, wie Schokoladenhohlkörper, verwendet werden. Letztere werden häufig in verschiedenen figürlichen Formen, wie Ei-Form, als Nikolaus oder als Osterhase in dünne Metallfolie verpackt.Such packaging can be used in particular for food products such as gingerbread, muesli bars or other food bars, cheese, or hollow confectionery products, such as hollow chocolate bodies. The latter are often packaged in various figurative forms, such as egg shape, as Santa Claus or as an Easter bunny in thin metal foil.

Bei einer aus der DE 10 2011 002 754.8 bekannten Verpackung dieser Gattung werden zwei Folienhälften zum Bilden einer Hülle um einen Süßwarenhohlkörper, insbesondere einen Schokoladenhohlkörper, an ihren Rändern übereinandergelegt, nachdem der Schokoladenhohlkörper eingelegt worden ist. Die Folienhälften bestehen aus einer dünnen Aluminiumfolie, welche innenseitig mit einer Kunststoffschicht, beispielsweise aus Polyethylen oder Polypropylen, beschichtet ist. Im Bereich der flanschartigen Ränder wird im Laufe des Produktionsprozesses Wärme aufgebracht, so dass sich die innenliegenden Kunststoffschichten stoffschlüssig miteinander verbinden und eine durchgehend umlaufende Siegelnaht um den Schokohohlkörper bilden. Nachfolgend kann der Rand auch noch formschlüssig verbunden werden, in dem er beispielsweise umgebördelt bzw. gefalzt wird. Die Verpackung weist einen Aufreißfaden auf, welcher sich quer über das ganze Produkt erstreckt und innenseitig im Bereich des Schokohohlkörpers einseitig zwischen dem Schokohohlkörper und der Folienhälfte angeordnet ist, und im Bereich des Randes zwischen den beiden Folienhälften angebracht ist. Der Faden erstreckt sich jeweils bis zum äußersten Ende des jeweiligen Randes und ist im Bereich der Ränder zwischen den beiden Folienhälften angeordnet. Der Faden stellt eine Verstärkung dar, mit welcher das Produkt quasi von innen her aufgerissen werden kann. Damit der Aufreißfaden von einem Benutzer gut ergriffen werden kann, ist der Rand an einem Ende des Aufreißfadens derart verbreitert, dass er eine mit zwei Fingern ergreifbare Aufreißlasche bildet, mit der der Ort des Fadens von einem Benutzer lokalisiert und der Faden sicher ergriffen werden kann.With one from the DE 10 2011 002 754.8 Known packaging of this type, two film halves for forming a shell around a hollow candy body, in particular a hollow chocolate body, are placed one above the other at their edges after the hollow chocolate body has been inserted. The film halves consist of a thin aluminum film, which is coated on the inside with a plastic layer, for example made of polyethylene or polypropylene. In the area of the flange-like edges, heat is applied in the course of the production process, so that the plastic layers on the inside are bonded to one another and form a continuous sealing seam around the hollow chocolate body. Subsequently, the edge can also be connected in a form-fitting manner, for example by flanging or folding it. The packaging has a tear thread which extends across the entire product and is arranged on the inside in the area of the chocolate hollow body on one side between the chocolate hollow body and the film half, and is attached in the area of the edge between the two film halves. The thread extends to the very end of the respective edge and is arranged in the region of the edges between the two film halves. The thread represents a reinforcement with which the product can be torn open from the inside, so to speak. So that the tear thread can be gripped easily by a user, the edge at one end of the tear thread is widened in such a way that it forms a tear-open tab which can be gripped with two fingers and with which the location of the thread can be located by a user and the thread can be gripped safely.

Die Technik des Aufreißfadens hat sich in der Praxis generell bewährt, auch wenn es häufig schwierig ist, dies in Übereinstimmung mit der äußeren Gestaltung der verpackten Schokohohlkörper zu bringen, bei welcher im Verkauf gerade das Aussehen der Verpackung eine große Rolle spielt. Ferner muss darauf geachtet werden, dass der Faden über die richtige Folienhälfte gezogen wird, um die Folie aufreißen zu können.The technique of the tear thread has generally proven itself in practice, even if it is often difficult to bring this into line with the external design of the packaged hollow chocolate articles, in which the appearance of the packaging plays a major role in sales. It must also be ensured that the thread is pulled over the correct half of the film so that the film can be torn open.

Die EP 1 002 464 A2 beschreibt eine Verpackung für einen Ei-förmigen Süßwarenhohlkörper, bei welchem zwei Kunststoffhälften tiefgezogen werden, so dass sich etwa 0,2 bis 0,3 mm starke Halbschalen bilden. An den Halbschalen sind im Bereich eines flanschartigen Randes seitlich abstehende Trennlaschen angeformt. In die tiefgezogenen Kunststoffhalbschalen wird flüssige Schokoladenmasse eingefüllt und durch einen von oben eingesetzten Stempel so verteilt, dass die Schokolade eine dünne Wand an der Innenseite der Kunststoffhalbschale bildet und aushärtet. Anschließend werden zwei Kunststoffschalenhälften mit den darin befindlichen Schokoladenformen über die Ränder stirnseitig gegeneinander gedrückt und verschweißt bzw. versiegelt, so dass eine umlaufende Versiegelung entsteht. Der Rand einschließlich der Trennlasche bleibt nach außen abstehend und bildet eine Art Saturnring. Im Bereich der abstehenden Trennlasche erfolgt keine Verbindung, so dass die Laschen mit der Hand ergriffen werden können und die beiden Kunststoffhälften durch Aufbrechen des umlaufenden Siegelrandes voneinander getrennt werden können. Dabei bleiben die Kunststoffhälften in ihrer Form unzerstört erhalten und werden lediglich an den ursprünglich aneinanderliegenden flanschartigen Rändern voneinander getrennt. Diese Technik ist speziell für das Öffnen von Verpackungen aus Teilschalen aus vorgeformtem Kunststoff, insbesondere Polypropylen, mit einer Wandstärke von ca. 0,2 bis 0,3 mm.The EP 1 002 464 A2 describes a packaging for an egg-shaped confectionery hollow body, in which two plastic halves are deep-drawn, so that approximately 0.2 to 0.3 mm thick half-shells are formed. Laterally projecting separating tabs are formed on the half-shells in the area of a flange-like edge. Liquid chocolate mass is poured into the deep-drawn plastic half-shells and distributed using a stamp inserted from above so that the chocolate forms and hardens on the inside of the plastic half-shell. Then two plastic shell halves with the chocolate molds inside are pressed against each other and welded or sealed over the edges so that a circumferential seal is created. The edge including the separating tab remains protruding outwards and forms a kind of Saturn ring. There is no connection in the area of the protruding separating flap, so that the flaps can be gripped by hand and the two plastic halves can be separated from one another by breaking open the circumferential sealing edge. The shape of the plastic halves remains undamaged and is only separated from one another at the flange-like edges that were originally adjacent. This technique is specially designed for opening packaging made from pre-molded plastic, particularly polypropylene, with a wall thickness of approx. 0.2 to 0.3 mm.

Die WO2009/104207 A1 sieht zum einfachen Öffnen einer Aluminiumverpackung eines Ei-förmigen Schokohohlkörpers vor, einen umlaufenden flanschartigen Rand der Verpackungshalbschalen leicht entkoppelbar zu gestalten, so dass mit Druck auf bestimmte vorgegebene Seitenbereiche des verpackten Körpers automatisch das Öffnen des Randes bewirkt wird. Dieser Öffnungsmechanismus kann in der Praxis zu leicht zum ungewollten Öffnen führen und erfordert eine große Stabilität der Schokohohlfigur, damit sie beim Drücken von zwei Seiten mit dem Finger nicht kaputt oder ungewollt verformt wird. Ferner bestehen gegen solche leicht zu öffnenden Verpackungen Hygienebedenken für das verpackte Produkt.The WO2009 / 104207 A1 provides for easy opening of an aluminum packaging of an egg-shaped chocolate hollow body, to make a circumferential flange-like edge of the packaging half-shells easily decoupled, so that the edge is automatically opened when pressure is applied to certain predetermined side areas of the packed body. In practice, this opening mechanism can easily lead to unintentional opening and requires a great stability of the hollow chocolate figure so that it is not broken or deformed accidentally when pressed with two fingers. In addition, there are hygiene concerns for such packs that are easy to open for the packaged product.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Verpackung für einen Süßwarenhohlkörper der eingangs genannten Gattung dahingehend zu verbessern, dass der Süßwarenhohlkörper trotz einfacher Herstellung der Verpackung darin sicher und dauerhaft hygienisch verpackt ist, und die Verpackung trotzdem bei einfacher Handhabung zuverlässig geöffnet werden kann.The invention has for its object to improve a packaging for a confectionery hollow body of the type mentioned in such a way that the confectionery hollow body is safely and permanently hygienically packaged in it despite the simple manufacture of the packaging, and the packaging can nevertheless be opened reliably with simple handling.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß bei einem Süßwarenhohlkörper, gemäß den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention in the case of a hollow confectionery body, according to the features of claim 1.

Damit lässt sich allein die aus Metallfolie bestehende Aufreißlasche als Aufreißmittel zum wirksamen Öffnen der Verpackung aus Metallfolie verwenden. Die Metallfolie dient also selber dazu, um in Form der Aufreißlasche ergriffen zu werden, wobei sich dann von der Aufreißlasche hinweg über die Verbindung zwischen den Teilschalen bildenden Ränder hinweg ein Riss bildet, wenn man die Aufreißlasche quer zum Verlauf der Ränder mit ausreichender Kraft führt. Dabei bildet sich über den Verbindungsrand eine Aufreißstrecke, bei welcher sich die Metallfolie ausgehend von der Aufreißlasche als Art Metallbahn davon löst und eine Öffnung des Randes und angrenzender Bereiche der Teilschale verursacht. Erstaunlicherweise kann das Öffnen der Packung erfolgen, indem man einfach die Aufreißschale quer zum Rand reißt, ohne dass ein zusätzliches Fremdelement wie ein separater Aufreißfaden eingearbeitet werden muss. Trotzdem kann über die Aufreißlasche die Öffnung wirksam erfolgen. Dabei ist das Herstellen der Verpackung mit der Aufreißlasche einfach, weil das Aufreißmittel selbst aus der Metallfolie besteht. Gleichwohl ist die Verbindung an den Rändern vor dem Betätigen der Aufreißlasche ausreichend hygienisch und kann als sogenannter Originalitätsverschluss dienen.This means that the tear-off tab made of metal foil can be used as a tear-open means for effectively opening the packaging made of metal foil. The metal foil itself therefore serves to be gripped in the form of the tear-open flap, a crack then forming from the tear-open flap over the connection between the edges forming the partial shells if the tear-open flap is guided transversely to the course of the edges with sufficient force. In this case, a tear-open section is formed over the connecting edge, in which the metal foil, starting from the tear-open tab as a kind of metal strip, detaches from it and causes an opening of the edge and adjacent areas of the partial shell. Surprisingly, the package can be opened by simply tearing the tear-open tray across the edge without having to incorporate an additional foreign element such as a separate tear-open thread. Nevertheless, the opening can be done effectively via the pull tab. It is easy to produce the packaging with the tear tab, because the tear agent itself consists of the metal foil. Nevertheless, the connection at the edges is sufficiently hygienic before pressing the pull tab and can serve as a so-called tamper-evident seal.

In dem Bereich der Einlaufstelle der Aufreißlasche zu dem Verbindungsrand ist wenigstens eine Einreißausformung vorgesehen. Eine solche Einreißausformung bestimmt den Ort des anfänglichen Einreißens, so dass dem Einreißvorgang eine Art Sollreißstelle vorgegeben ist, die auch den zeitlichen Ablauf des Einreißens bestimmen kann. Als Einreißausformung kann beispielsweise eine Kerbe vorgesehen sein.At least one tear-out formation is provided in the area of the entry point of the tear-open tab to the connecting edge. Such a tearing shape determines the location of the initial tearing, so that the tearing process is given a type of predetermined tearing point that can also determine the timing of the tearing. A notch can be provided, for example, as the tear-out shape.

Möglicherweise kann die Aufreißlasche an jeder der beiden Teilschalen ausgebildet sein. Damit kann die Aufreißlasche leichter zu einer beliebigen Seite der Verpackung quer zum Rand gezogen werden, wobei sich jeweils ein gleicher Aufreißmechanismus ergibt. Die beiden Metallfolien der Aufreißlasche machen die Lasche als solche ferner stabiler.The tear tab can possibly be formed on each of the two partial shells. This makes it easier to pull the tear-open tab across the edge to any side of the packaging, resulting in the same tear-open mechanism in each case. The two metal foils of the tear tab also make the tab as such more stable.

In einer günstigen Art und Weise können die beiden Teile der Aufreißlasche außerhalb des Verbindungsrandes nicht miteinander verbunden sein. Damit bilden die beiden Teile der Aufreißlasche jeweils kleine separate ergreifbare Fahnen. Ein Benutzer kann wahlweise auch nur eine jener Fahnen ergreifen und quer zu der einen Seite über den Rand ziehen, so dass vornehmlich die eine Seite aufgerissen wird. Dies kann den Aufreißvorgang erleichtern.In a favorable manner, the two parts of the tear tab cannot be connected to one another outside the connecting edge. The two parts of the pull tab each form small, separate, accessible flags. A user can optionally also take just one of those flags and pull it across the edge transversely to one side, so that primarily one side is torn open. This can make the tearing process easier.

In besonderer Weise können die beiden Teile der Aufreißlasche außerhalb des Verbindungsrandes wenigstens bereichsweise stoffschlüssig und/oder formschlüssig miteinander verbunden, insbesondere verschweißt, versiegelt, vercrimpt und/oder verprägt, sein. Diese Verbindung kann gegebenenfalls auch nur punktuell erfolgen. Durch die Verbindung stabilisieren sich die Teile der Aufreißlasche aneinander und sie ist besser für einen Benutzer zu ergreifen. Dies wirkt sich auch auf den Aufreißvorgang aus, bei welchem der Aufreißvorgang konkreter bestimmt ist, da über die erhöhte Steifigkeit der Aufreißlasche das Aufreißen örtlich besser bestimmt ist.In a special way, the two parts of the tear-open tab outside of the connecting edge can be connected to one another, at least in regions, in a cohesive and / or form-fitting manner welded, sealed, crimped and / or stamped. If necessary, this connection can also be made only selectively. The connection stabilizes the parts of the pull tab and is better for a user to grasp. This also affects the tearing process, in which the tearing process is more specifically determined, since the tearing is better determined locally by the increased stiffness of the tearing flap.

Als Variante können die Aufreißlasche und/oder die Ränder wenigstens bereichsweise an die Außenform der Verpackung angelegt sein. Damit bildet die Verpackung besser die äußere Form des verpackten Süßwarenhohlkörpers ab. Die Aufreißlasche und/oder die Ränder werden verletzungsunanfälliger. Wenn die Ränder angelegt sind, bewirkt das Anlegen eine zusätzliche Verformung, welche die Verbindung zwischen den Rändern zusätzlich unterstützt.As a variant, the tear tab and / or the edges can be applied to the outer shape of the packaging at least in some areas. The packaging thus better reflects the outer shape of the packaged hollow confectionery body. The tear tab and / or the edges are less prone to injury. When the edges are created, the creation causes an additional deformation, which additionally supports the connection between the edges.

Weiter denkbar kann der Rand im Bereich der Aufreißlasche nicht an die Außenform der Verpackung angelegt sein. Dies ermöglicht ein leichteres Aufreißen von der Aufreißlasche ausgehend über den Rand hinweg. Die Aufreißstrecke kann sich in diesem Bereich besser von der Aufreißlasche über den Verbindungsbereich hin in den gewölbten Bereich der Metallfolie erstrecken, in welchem sie an den Süßwarenhohlkörper angeschmiegt ist.It is also conceivable that the edge in the area of the tear tab cannot be placed against the outer shape of the packaging. This makes it easier to tear open from the tear tab over the edge. In this area, the tear-open section can extend better from the tear-open tab over the connection area into the curved area of the metal foil, in which it is nestled against the hollow confectionery body.

Als Variante können die Ränder im Bereich der Aufreißlasche stoffschlüssig miteinander verbunden, insbesondere verschweißt, versiegelt und/oder verklebt, sein. Eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung lässt sich beim Ergreifen der Aufreißlasche gut überwinden, wobei sich die Aufreißstrecke dann über jenen stoffschlüssigen Bereich in den gewölbten Bereich der Metallfolie hinein erstreckt. Der stoffschlüssige Rand sorgt für eine ausreichend gute Verbindung der Teilschalen, die dann gut durchrissen werden kann, wobei sich die weiterführende Aufreißstrecke der Metallfolie in den gewölbten Bereich hinein erstreckt. In jenem Bereich der stoffschlüssigen Verbindung kann wahlweise eine andere Art der Verbindung ausgeschlossen vorgesehen sein. Grundsätzlich könnte auch eine Kombination mit einer formschlüssigen Verbindung vorgesehen sein.As a variant, the edges in the area of the tear-open tab can be integrally connected to one another, in particular welded, sealed and / or glued. A cohesive connection can be easily overcome when gripping the tear tab, the tear path then extending over that cohesive area into the arched area of the metal foil. The cohesive edge ensures a sufficiently good connection of the partial shells, which can then be easily torn through, the further tear-open section of the metal foil extending into the curved area. In that area of the integral connection, another type of connection can optionally be provided excluded. In principle, a combination with a positive connection could also be provided.

Als weitere Möglichkeit können die Ränder im Bereich der Aufreißlasche formschlüssig miteinander verbunden, insbesondere miteinander verbördelt, gefalzt, vercrimpt und/oder verprägt sein. Diese kraftschlüssigen Verbindungen sorgen für einen guten Zusammenhalt der Ränder. Ein Öffnen ist in der Regel anhand der Ränder erkennbar, so dass sie als Originalitätsverschluss verwendet werden können. Dabei ist denkbar, dass sich auf die Aufreißlasche mit in diese formschlüssig verformten Ränder erstreckt, so dass sie quasi darin integriert sein kann. Denkbar sind auch Kombinationen mit formschlüssigen Verbindungen.As a further possibility, the edges in the area of the tear-open tab can be positively connected to one another, in particular crimped, folded, crimped and / or stamped together. These positive connections ensure good cohesion of the edges. Opening can usually be recognized by the edges, so that they can be used as tamper-evident closures. It is conceivable that the tear-open tab extends with the edges deformed into it in a form-fitting manner, so that it can be virtually integrated into it. Combinations with positive connections are also conceivable.

Als weitere Variante können die Ränder im Bereich außerhalb der Aufreißlasche formschlüssig miteinander verbunden sein, insbesondere miteinander verbördelt, vercrimpt und/oder verprägt sein. Dies gewährleistet, dass die Ränder in dem Bereich, in welchem sich die Aufreißstrecke nicht erstreckt, sicher miteinander verbunden seien. Wenn im Bereich der Aufreißlasche eine andere Verbindung vorgesehen ist als im Bereich außerhalb der Aufreißlasche, kann dieser unterschiedliche Verbindungstyp das Aufreißen unterstützen, weil an dem Grenzübergang der einen Verbindungsart zu der anderen Verbindungsart das Einreißen erleichtert ist. Günstigerweise kann die Aufreißlasche steifer ausgebildet sein als das Material im Bereich der Wölbung der Hülle. Dies ermöglicht ein gutes Ergreifen der Aufreißlasche, die formstabiler ist, wobei von ihr ausgehend die Einreißstrecke leichter in den gewölbten Teil der Hülle aus Metallfolie fortzusetzen ist.As a further variant, the edges in the area outside the tear-open tab can be positively connected to one another, in particular crimped, crimped and / or stamped together. This ensures that the edges in the area in which the tear line does not extend are securely connected to one another. If a different connection is provided in the area of the pull tab than in the area outside the pull tab, this can different connection types support the tearing open, because tearing is facilitated at the border crossing of one connection type to the other connection type. The tear-open tab can advantageously be made stiffer than the material in the region of the curvature of the casing. This enables the tear-open tab to be gripped well, which is more dimensionally stable, and from it the tear-in distance is easier to continue into the curved part of the metal foil envelope.

Als weiterer Gedanke kann die Verpackung mit einem auf ihr aufgebrachten bildlichen Motiv versehen sein, wobei die Außenkontur der Aufreißlasche das Motiv ergänzend ausgebildet ist. Die Aufreißlasche kann so ausgebildet sein, dass sie über ihre Formgebung einem bildlichen Motiv der Verpackung angepasst ist, so dass das Motiv deutlicher erkennbar ist und die Aufreißlasche in die bildliche Aufmachung integriert ist.As a further idea, the packaging can be provided with a pictorial motif applied to it, the outer contour of the tear-open tab being designed as a supplement to the motif. The tear-open tab can be designed so that its shape matches a pictorial motif of the packaging, so that the motif is more clearly recognizable and the tear-open tab is integrated into the pictorial presentation.

In besonderer Weise können zwei am Rand zueinander beabstandete Einreißausformungen vorgesehen sein, insbesondere in einem Abstand, welcher etwa der Breite der Aufreißlasche entlang des Randes entspricht. Damit entsteht eine Aufreißstrecke mit einer Breite, welcher ausgehend von den Einreißausformungen zunächst in etwa der Breite der Aufreißlasche entspricht, so dass sie sich leicht Einleiten lässt und sich davon ausgehend problemlos über den gewölbten Teil der Teilschalen hin fortsetzt.
Schutz wird auch für einen verpackten Süßwarenhohlkörper begehrt, welche eine Verpackung gemäß einer der vorgehenden Ausbildungen aufweist.
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eine Draufsicht auf eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Verpackung,
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einen Querschnitt durch die Verpackung von Figur 1, entlang einer Querschnittsansicht etwa senkrecht zur Zeichenebene von Figur 1,
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eine weitere Variante einer erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung.
In a special way, two tear-away shapes spaced apart from one another at the edge can be provided, in particular at a distance which corresponds approximately to the width of the tear-open tab along the edge. This creates a tear-open section with a width which, based on the tear-out formations, initially corresponds approximately to the width of the tear-open tab, so that it can be easily introduced and, proceeding from this, continues without problems over the curved part of the partial shells.
Protection is also sought for a packaged hollow confectionery body, which has a packaging according to one of the preceding designs.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawing. Show it:
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a plan view of a packaging not according to the invention,
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a further variant of a packaging according to the invention.

Die Erfindung lässt sich grundsätzlich für das Verpacken verschiedener fester Lebensmittelprodukte verwenden. Dies schließt beispielsweise Süßwaren wie Lebkuchen, oder andere Güter wie Müsliriegel, Schokoriegel oder andere Lebensmittel- und Süßwarenriegel, sowie Käse ein. Einen Sonderfall eines Lebensmittelprodukts bilden Süßwarenkörper mit einer inneren Höhlung aufweisen. Häufig sind diese Süßwaren aus zwei Halbschalen zusammengesetzt, in welchen die Höhlung ausgeformt ist. Süßwarenhohlkörper haben andere Stabilitäten als andere Lebensmittelprodukte und müssen häufig besonders verpackt werden. Dies ist beispielsweise von Schokohohlfiguren in Ei-Form, als Nikolaus oder Osterhase der Fall, bei welchen die äußere Form eine besondere figürliche Bedeutung hat, und dementsprechend in der Regel ein Bildmotiv angepasst auf die Verpackung gedruckt ist, welcher das Aussehen der Figur ausgestaltet.The invention can basically be used for the packaging of various solid food products. This includes, for example, confectionery such as gingerbread or other goods such as granola bars, chocolate bars or other food and confectionery bars, as well as cheese. A special case of a food product is to have confectionery bodies with an internal cavity. These confectionery products are often composed of two half-shells in which the cavity is formed. Hollow confectionery products have different stabilities than other food products and often have to be specially packaged. This is the case, for example, of hollow chocolate figures in egg shape, like Santa Claus or Easter bunny, in which the outer shape has a special figurative meaning, and accordingly a picture motif is usually printed on the packaging, which shapes the appearance of the figure.

In Figur 1 ist eine Verpackung 1 eines Süßwarenhohlkörpers 2 gezeigt, bei welcher der Süßwarenhohlkörper eine Eiform hat, welcher der Form der Verpackung angepasst ist. Der Süßwarenhohlkörper kann aus Schokolade bestehen und abweichend von der Ei-Form beispielsweise auch andere gängige Formen haben, wie beispielsweise Nikolaus- oder Osterhasenfiguren. In Figur 1 ist die Verpackung mit dem Süßwarenhohlkörper von der Außenseite betrachtet dargestellt.In Figure 1 A packaging 1 of a confectionery hollow body 2 is shown, in which the confectionery hollow body has an egg shape which is adapted to the shape of the packaging. The hollow confectionery body can be made of chocolate and, in contrast to the egg shape, can also have other common shapes, such as Santa Claus or Easter bunny figures. In Figure 1 the packaging with the hollow confectionery body is shown viewed from the outside.

Die Verpackung besteht aus zwei Teilschalen 3, von welcher in Figur 1 die gerade Draufsicht auf die beispielsweise obere Teilschale gezeigt ist. Die beiden Teilschalen zusammen bilden eine gewölbte Hülle 4, welche einen Innenraum ausbilden, in welchem der Süßwarenhohlkörper angeordnet ist.The packaging consists of two partial shells 3, of which in Figure 1 the straight top view of the upper shell, for example, is shown. The two partial shells together form a domed shell 4, which form an interior in which the hollow confectionery body is arranged.

Die Teilschalen sind aus einer dünnen Metallfolie geformt, welche vorzugsweise eine Dicke von 5 bis 100 µm, insbesondere 10 bis 50 µm, und besonders günstig 15 bis 40 µm haben kann. Als Metallfolie wird vornehmlich eine Aluminiumfolie benutzt. Die Teilschalen werden durch einen Umformvorgang, insbesondere durch Tiefziehen oder Verfalten, vorgeformt, so dass sich zwei vorgeformte Teilhöhlungen aufweisende Teilschalen bilden, die, wenn sie zusammengesetzt sind, praktisch genau der Außenform einer Schokohohlfigur entspricht und eine daran angepasste gewölbte Hülle 4 bildet.The partial shells are formed from a thin metal foil, which can preferably have a thickness of 5 to 100 μm, in particular 10 to 50 μm, and particularly advantageously 15 to 40 μm. An aluminum foil is primarily used as the metal foil. The partial shells are preformed by a reshaping process, in particular by deep drawing or folding, so that two partial shells having preformed partial cavities are formed which, when assembled, practically correspond exactly to the outer shape of a hollow chocolate figure and form an arched shell 4 adapted to them.

Die Teilschalen sind an ihrer äußeren Kontur mit Rändern 5 versehen, die sich etwa flanschartig in einer Trennebene 6 nach außen erstrecken. Die Trennebene ist in Figur 1 mit der Zeichenebene gleichzusetzen, wobei in Figur 1 die Ränder 5 nach dem Verbinden der beiden Teilschalen an die Außenform der Verpackung 1 angelegt sind. Daher erscheinen die Ränder 5 in Figur 1 etwas schmaler und erstrecken sich im angelegten Zustand etwa vertikal zu der Zeichenebene.The partial shells are provided on their outer contour with edges 5, which extend outward in an approximately flange-like manner in a parting plane 6. The parting plane is in Figure 1 to be equated with the drawing level, whereby in Figure 1 the edges 5 are connected to the outer shape of the packaging 1 after the connection of the two partial shells. Therefore, the edges 5 appear in Figure 1 somewhat narrower and extend approximately vertically to the plane of the drawing in the applied state.

Von den Teilschalen 3 erstreckt sich, zumindest von einer der Teilschalen, im Bereich des Randes eine Aufreißlasche 7 etwa senkrecht zu der Außenkontur des Randes nach außen. Sie zweigt in diesem Sinn nach außen ab. Die Aufreißlasche 7 ist einstückig mit der Metallfolie der Teilschale 3 ausgebildet. Sie hat dieselbe Dicke wie die Metallfolie der Teilschale.A tear-open tab 7 extends from the partial shells 3, at least from one of the partial shells, in the region of the edge approximately perpendicular to the outer contour of the edge. In this sense, it branches off to the outside. The tear tab 7 is formed in one piece with the metal foil of the partial shell 3. It has the same thickness as the metal foil of the partial shell.

Die Aufreißlasche 7 bildet somit das einzige Aufreißmittel zum Bilden einer Aufreißstrecke 8, welche in Figur 1 durch zwei etwa parallel zueinander verlaufende gestrichelten Aufreißlinien 9 dargestellt sind. Sie markieren eine mögliche Erstreckung der einreißenden Bahn, wenn ein Benutzer die Aufreißlasche mit den Fingern ergreift und in Richtung jener Aufreißlinien quer, etwa zur Mitte des Produkts bewegt. Die Aufreißstrecke 8 erstreckt sich von der Aufreißlasche quer über die Verbindung der Ränder 5 der Teilschalen bis in die gewölbte Hülle 4. Der gestrichelte Verlauf der Aufreißlinien 9 hängt von der tatsächlich gewählten Richtung beim Aufreißen ab und kann auch in anderer Winkelausrichtung oder in anderem Kurvenverlauf über die Teilschale verlaufen.The tear tab 7 thus forms the only tear means for forming a tear path 8, which in Figure 1 are represented by two broken tear lines 9 running approximately parallel to one another. They mark a possible extension of the tearing web when a user grips the tear tab with his fingers and moves it in the direction of those tear lines, approximately towards the center of the product. The tear-open section 8 extends from the tear-open flap across the connection of the edges 5 of the partial shells into the curved envelope 4. The broken line of the tear lines 9 depends on the direction actually selected when tearing open and can also have a different angular orientation or a different curve the partial shell run.

In Figur 1 sind die Ränder 5 miteinander verbördelt, so dass sie formschlüssig miteinander verbunden sind. Anschließend sind sie an die Außenform der Verpackung 1 angelegt. Im Bereich der flanschartigen gegenseitigen Anlage sind die Ränder 5 der beiden Teilschalen 3 miteinander versiegelt. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass die Teilschalen 3 aus Metallfolie an ihrer dem Süßwarenhohlkörper 2 zugewandten Seiten jeweils mit einer sehr dünnen Kunststoffschicht, vorzugsweise einem Thermoplast, und insbesondere Polypropylen oder Polyethylen, beschichtet sind. Bei der Herstellung stehen die Ränder nach dem Vorformen der Teilschalen zunächst etwa horizontal nach außen ab, werden aufeinandergelegt und dann vor dem Verbördeln durch Einwirken von Wärme miteinander verschmolzen, so dass ein praktisch umlaufender kontinuierlich versiegelter Rand entsteht. Das Siegeln kann auch nur bereichsweise erfolgen, zum Beispiel durch gepunktete oder gestrichelte Siegelstellen, die sich etwa in gleichem Abstand zueinander angeordnet vollständig um das Produkt herum erstrecken, je nachdem wie dicht die Siegelung erfolgen soll.In Figure 1 the edges 5 are crimped together so that they are positively connected to one another. Then they are applied to the outer shape of the packaging 1. In the area of the flange-like mutual contact, the edges 5 of the two partial shells 3 are sealed to one another. This is achieved in that the partial shells 3 made of metal foil are coated on their sides facing the hollow confectionery body 2 each with a very thin plastic layer, preferably a thermoplastic, and in particular polypropylene or polyethylene are. In the manufacture, the edges initially protrude approximately horizontally outwards after the preforming of the partial shells, are placed on top of one another and then fused together by the action of heat before flanging, so that a practically circumferential, continuously sealed edge is produced. Sealing can also be carried out only in certain areas, for example by dotted or dashed sealing points which, arranged at approximately the same distance from one another, extend completely around the product, depending on how close the sealing is to be.

In Figur 1 sind die Ränder im Bereich der Aufreißlasche nicht an die Außenform der Verpackung angelegt, sondern erstrecken sich etwa radial aus der Trennebene heraus nach außen, so dass die Aufreißlasche 7 frei absteht. Sie kann je nach Ausführungsform ebenfalls an die Außenform der Hülle 4 angelegt werden.In Figure 1 the edges in the area of the tear-open tab are not placed against the outer shape of the packaging, but rather extend approximately radially outward from the parting plane, so that the tear-open tab 7 projects freely. Depending on the embodiment, it can also be applied to the outer shape of the casing 4.

Die Ränder sind im Bereich der Aufreißlasche stoffschlüssig miteinander verbunden, was durch eine Verbindungslinie 10, hier in Form einer Siegellinie, angedeutet ist. In diesem Bereich ist der Rand nicht verbördelt oder verformt.The edges are integrally connected to one another in the area of the tear-open tab, which is indicated by a connecting line 10, here in the form of a sealing line. In this area, the edge is not crimped or deformed.

In Figur 2 ist ein Querschnitt durch die Verpackung von Figur 1 gezeigt, wobei sich die Querschnittsebene etwa senkrecht zu der Zeichenebene von Figur 1 erstreckt. Aus Darstellungsgründen ist in Figur 2 die Aufreißlasche in die Querschnittsebene gedreht, obwohl die Querschnittsebene von Figur 2 etwa einem mittigen Horizontalschnitt in Figur 1 entspricht.In Figure 2 is a cross section through the packaging of Figure 1 shown, the cross-sectional plane being approximately perpendicular to the plane of the drawing Figure 1 extends. For illustration purposes, in Figure 2 the tear tab is turned into the cross-sectional plane, although the cross-sectional plane of Figure 2 about a central horizontal section in Figure 1 corresponds.

In schraffierter Darstellung ist der Schokohohlkörper 2 dargestellt, um welchen sich außen die beiden Teilschalen 3 der Verpackung 1 erstrecken. Die beiden Hälften des Hohlkörpers grenzen etwa auf der Ebene einer horizontalen Trennebene 11 aufeinander. Diese Trennebene 11 entspricht auch der generellen Trennebene 6 der beiden Teilschalen 3 der Hülle 4. Die Hülle 4 ist aus Darstellungszwecken hier nicht schraffiert dargestellt.The hollow chocolate body 2 is shown in a hatched representation, around which the two partial shells 3 of the packaging 1 extend outside. The two halves of the hollow body adjoin one another approximately at the level of a horizontal parting plane 11. This parting plane 11 also corresponds to the general parting plane 6 of the two partial shells 3 of the shell 4. The shell 4 is not shown hatched here for purposes of illustration.

Die Ränder 5 sind an der linken Seite in Figur 2 erkennbar umgebördelt, wobei sich eine Siegellinie 10 in dem an die Hülle 4 angelegten Rändern 5 befindet. An der diametral gegenüberliegenden, rechten Seite ist die sich etwa radial nach außen erstreckende Aufreißlasche 7 erkennbar, die aus der sich von der gewölbten Sphäre der Hülle 4 nach außen erstrecken. Zwei aneinander anliegende Schichten der Metallfolien der beiden Teilschalen 3 bilden gemeinsam die Aufreißlasche 7, welche an der gekennzeichneten Siegellinie 10 miteinander verbunden sind. Die sich von der Siegellinie nach außen erstreckenden Bereiche der Aufreißlasche 7 liegen lose aneinander an, ohne in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel noch speziell miteinander verbunden zu sein. Sie könnten auch separat von einem Benutzer ergriffen werden.The edges 5 are on the left in Figure 2 recognizable flanged, with a sealing line 10 in the edges 5 applied to the envelope 4. On the diametrically opposite, right-hand side, the tear-open tab 7, which extends approximately radially outwards, can be seen, which extends outwards from the curved sphere of the casing 4. Two adjacent layers of the metal foils of the two partial shells 3 together form the tear tab 7, which are connected to one another at the marked sealing line 10. The regions of the tear tab 7 which extend outward from the sealing line are located loosely to one another without being specifically connected to one another in this exemplary embodiment. They could also be seized separately by a user.

In Figur 2 sind an der linken Seite zwei Siegellinien 10 im Querschnitt dargestellt, die getrennt voneinander ausgebildet sind. Der Rand 5 ist in diesem Bereich umgebördelt bzw. gefalzt. Die beiden Siegellinien 10 sind in zwei gegeneinander gefalzten Bereichen vorgesehen, die über eine Knicklinie 14 bzw. den sich aus der Falzung ergebenden Knick voneinander getrennt sind. Abweichend von der in Figur 2 gewählten Darstellung können die beiden Siegellinien 10 sich auch bis in den Bereich der Knicklinie hinein erstrecken, und wahlweise auch über diesen hinaus. In besonderen Ausführungsformen können die beiden Siegellinien 10 miteinander verbunden sein, so dass sich im Ergebnis praktisch nur eine Siegellinie ergibt, welche sich über die Knicklinie hinweg erstreckt. Diese Ausbildung kann auch in den Ausbildungen der anderen Figuren wahlweise verwendet werden. Grundsätzlich kann sie für jede Art der stoffschlüssigen Verbindung mit Hilfe von Siegellinien 10 verwendet werden.In Figure 2 are shown on the left side two sealing lines 10 in cross section, which are formed separately from each other. The edge 5 is flanged or crimped in this area. The two sealing lines 10 are provided in two areas that are folded against one another, which are separated from one another via a folding line 14 or the fold resulting from the folding. Notwithstanding the in Figure 2 In the selected representation, the two sealing lines 10 can also extend into the area of the folding line, and optionally also beyond this. In special embodiments, the two sealing lines 10 can be connected to one another, so that the result is practically only one sealing line which extends over the folding line. This training can also be used optionally in the training of the other figures. In principle, it can be used for any type of integral connection with the aid of sealing lines 10.

Figur 3 zeigt ein vergrößertes Detail des an die Hülle 4 angelegten Randes 5, wobei auf die vorherigen Ausführungen zu Figur 1 und 2 verwiesen wird. Figure 3 shows an enlarged detail of the edge 5 applied to the shell 4, with reference to the previous statements Figure 1 and 2nd is referred.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Abwandlung eines vergrößerten Bereichs der Querschnittsansicht von Figur 2, bei welcher die Aufreißlasche 7 der in Figur 2 dargestellten Aufreißlasche entspricht, und in Figur 4 folgende Änderungen vorgenommen sind. Die beiden Teile der sich von den Teilschalen 3 erstreckenden Metallfolien sind zusätzlich zu der Siegellinie 10 nach außen etwa wellig abstehend miteinander verprägt, so dass die beiden Teile der Aufreißlasche etwa über die Fläche der Aufreißlasche miteinander verbunden sind und die beiden Teile eine gemeinsame, steifere Aufreißlasche bilden. Denkbar sind grundsätzlich auch andere Verbindungsmittel, wie Verkleben oder Verschweißen in jenem Bereich, im Sinn einer stoffschlüssigen Verbindung. Genauso können andere Formschlussverbindungen gewählt werden, wie zum Beispiel das Vercrimpen der Aufreißlasche. Formschlüssige und stoffschlüssige Verbindungen können auch in Kombination verwendet werden. Die sich daraus ergebende Aufreißlasche ist dadurch steifer und lässt sich besser ergreifen. Ferner ist es dadurch leichter möglich, das Einreißen der Metallfolie zum Öffnen der Verpackung 1 zu erreichen. Dies gilt insbesondere, wenn sich durch die steifere Ausbildung der Aufreißlasche die Metallfolie an dem Punkt, an welchem die beiden Teilschalen die Wölbung beginnend bilden, auseinanderstreben. Figure 4 FIG. 12 shows a modification of an enlarged portion of the cross sectional view of FIG Figure 2 , in which the pull tab 7 of the in Figure 2 shown pull tab corresponds, and in Figure 4 the following changes have been made. In addition to the sealing line 10, the two parts of the metal foils extending from the partial shells 3 are embossed with each other in a roughly protruding manner, so that the two parts of the tear-open tab are connected to one another approximately via the surface of the tear-open tab and the two parts form a common, stiffer tear-open tab form. In principle, other connecting means are also conceivable, such as gluing or welding in that area, in the sense of a material connection. In the same way, other form-fitting connections can be selected, such as crimping the pull tab. Interlocking and integral connections can also be used in combination. The resulting pull tab is stiffer and easier to grip. Furthermore, this makes it easier to tear the metal foil to open the packaging 1. This applies in particular if, due to the stiffer design of the tear-open tab, the metal foil strives apart at the point at which the two partial shells form the curvature.

Figur 5 zeigt eine vergrößerte Draufsicht auf eine weitere Ausführungsform, bei welcher, abgesehen von den zuvor bereits für gleiche Bezugszeichen geschilderten Merkmalen, die Aufreißlasche im Bereich des Randes über ihre Breite hinweg links und rechts jeweils eine Einreißausformung 12 aufweist. Die Einreißausformungen sind hier jeweils durch eine etwa radial von außen in den Rand hineinragend angrenzend an die Aufreißlasche eingeformte Kerbe ausgebildet. Diese Kerben bewirken, dass beim Ergreifen der Aufreißlasche und Aufreißen das Einreißen an diesen vorgeformten Einreißausformungen erfolgt und sich dadurch das Aufreißen leichter und gezielter bewerkstelligen lässt. Figure 5 shows an enlarged plan view of a further embodiment, in which, apart from the features already described for the same reference numerals, the pull tab has a tear-out shape 12 in the area of the edge over its width on the left and right. The tear-out formations are each formed here by a notch formed approximately radially from the outside into the edge and adjacent to the tear-open tab. These notches mean that when the tear-open tab is gripped and torn, the tearing takes place on these preformed tear-out shapes and the tearing can thereby be carried out more easily and in a more targeted manner.

In Figur 5 sind schematisch mehrere Verbindungspunkte 13 dargestellt, welche aus Darstellungsgründen in Form von Doppelkreuzen angedeutet sind, aber auch andere Formen haben können. Die Verbindungspunkte 13 bilden lokal begrenzte Verbindungsstellen der beiden Teile der Aufreißlaschen, also der sich gegenüberliegenden Metallfolien, so dass hier durch mehrere gewählte Punkte eine Verbindung der beiden Folien geschaffen ist. Die Verbindungspunkte 13 können durch Formschluss oder durch Stoffschluss, sei es durch Crimpen, Bördeln, leichtes Verstemmen, Verschweißen, Versiegeln, Verkleben, oder ähnliche Verbindungsarten geschaffen werden, und zwar in Kombination, oder einzeln.In Figure 5 several connection points 13 are shown schematically, which are indicated in the form of double crosses for reasons of illustration, but can also have other shapes. The connection points 13 form locally limited connection points of the two parts of the tear-open tabs, that is to say of the metal foils lying opposite one another, so that here a connection of the two foils is created by means of several selected points. The connection points 13 can be created by positive locking or by material locking, be it by crimping, flanging, easy caulking, welding, sealing, gluing, or similar types of connection, in combination or individually.

Die Form der Aufreißlasche 7 kann so gestaltet werden, dass sie mit ihrer Außenkontur eine auf der Oberfläche der Hülle 4 angebrachten bildlichen Darstellung, wie einem Motiv, entspricht und dieses praktisch weiter fortsetzt. Wenn beispielsweise auf der Hülle 4 ein- oder beidseitig ein Motiv wie beispielsweise eine Mausfigur aufgeprägt wäre, könnte die Aufreißlasche als eines der beiden Ohren der Mausfigur ausgeformt werden, so dass sich ein insgesamt ansprechendes und realistisch wirkendes Motiv der gesamten Verpackung 1 ergibt. In diesem Fall ist es natürlich möglich, mehr als eine Aufreißlasche 7 über den Umfang der Verpackung 1 verteilt anzuordnen, so dass man in diesem Fall beispielsweise zwei an der richtigen Stelle befindlichen Ohren der Mausfigur in ihrer Form ausbilden kann.The shape of the tear-open tab 7 can be designed such that its outer contour corresponds to a pictorial representation, such as a motif, attached to the surface of the casing 4 and practically continues this. If, for example, a motif such as a mouse figure were embossed on the cover 4 on one or both sides, the pull tab could be shaped as one of the two ears of the mouse figure, so that an overall appealing and realistic motif of the entire packaging 1 results. In this case, it is of course possible to arrange more than one tear-open tab 7 distributed over the circumference of the packaging 1, so that in this case, for example, two ears of the mouse figure located in the right place can be formed in their shape.

Grundsätzlich können auch ohne Vorsehen eines bildlichen Motivs mehrere Aufreißlaschen vorgesehen werden.In principle, several tear-open tabs can be provided without providing a pictorial motif.

Figur 6 zeigt eine Variante der Erfindung, welche weitgehend der in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsform entspricht. Es wird auf die diesbezüglichen vorstehenden Erläuterungen verwiesen, soweit nachfolgend keine davon abweichenden Erläuterungen gegeben sind. Figure 6 shows a variant of the invention, which largely the in Figure 1 shown embodiment corresponds. Reference is made to the above explanations in this regard, unless there are no deviating explanations below.

Es sind zwei Aufreißlaschen 7, je eine an der linken und rechten oberen Kante der Verpackung 1 vorgesehen. Mittig auf die Vorderseite ist ein Motiv 14 in Form von zwei Augen und einem Mund beispielhaft aufgedruckt und die Aufreißlaschen 7 relativ dazu so angeordnet, als ob sie das Motiv ergänzten und beispielsweise oben abstehende Ohren oder ähnliches wären, welche zu dem Motiv gehörten.There are two tear tabs 7, one each on the left and right upper edge of the package 1. A motif 14 in the form of two eyes and a mouth is printed as an example in the center of the front side and the tear-open tabs 7 are arranged relative to it as if they were supplemented the motif and, for example, ears protruding from the top or the like which belonged to the motif.

Die Aufreißlaschen können gemeinsam oder jeweils separat betätigt werden, so dass sich davon ausgehend jeweils eine eigene Aufreißstrecke 8 ergibt, die durch sich kreuzende Aufreißlinien 9 in gestrichelter Linienführung angeordnet sind. In der Regel sind die Aufreißlinien 9 in dieser Form nicht von außen zu erkennen, sondern ergeben sich erst beim Aufreißen, so dass das Motiv möglich ganzheitlich erhalten bleibt und davon nicht beeinflusst wird.The tear-open tabs can be actuated jointly or separately, so that, based on this, there is in each case a separate tear-open section 8, which are arranged in dashed lines by intersecting tear lines 9. As a rule, the tear lines 9 in this form cannot be recognized from the outside, but only arise when they are torn open, so that the motif is preserved holistically and is not influenced by it.

Die Ränder 5 sind im hiesigen Fall an die Form der Verpackung angelegt. Sie sind durch einen Falz gebildet, so dass sich eine Art Verbördelung über den Rand hinweg ergibt. Der so ausgebildete Rand 5 erstreckt sich außerhalb des Bereiches der Aufreißlaschen als auch im Bereich der Aufreißlaschen mit derselben Verbindungsart fort. Diese Verbindung ist dann praktisch in die Aufreißlaschen 7 integriert. Wahlweise könnten die Aufreißlaschen 7 auch zusammen mit dem Rand an die Außenform der Verpackung angelegt sein.In this case, the edges 5 are applied to the shape of the packaging. They are formed by a fold, so that there is a kind of crimp over the edge. The edge 5 formed in this way extends outside the area of the tear tabs as well as in the area of the tear tabs with the same type of connection. This connection is then practically integrated into the tear tabs 7. Optionally, the tear tabs 7 could also be placed together with the edge on the outer shape of the packaging.

Die Ausgestaltungen der Figuren 1 bis 5 können in entsprechender Weise auf die Ausgestaltung der Figur 6 angewendet werden, und umgekehrt.The configurations of the Figures 1 to 5 can in a corresponding manner on the design of the Figure 6 be applied, and vice versa.

Grundsätzlich kann die Verbindungsart im Bereich der Ränder 5 nur formschlüssig, nur stoffschlüssig, oder auch in Kombination beider Arten erfolgen. Die Verbindungsarten der Ränder 5 können im Bereich der Aufreißlaschen 7 genauso wie außerhalb dem Bereich der Aufreißlaschen 7 ausgebildet sein, oder auch demgegenüber unterschiedlich.In principle, the type of connection in the area of the edges 5 can only be positive, only material, or a combination of both types. The types of connection of the edges 5 can be formed in the area of the tear-open tabs 7 as well as outside the area of the tear-open tabs 7, or differently in comparison.

Im Folgenden wird die Wirkungs- und Funktionsweise von Ausführungsformen der Erfindung näher erläutert.The mode of operation and functioning of embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below.

Die Aufreißlasche kann von einem Benutzer mit den Fingern ergriffen und quer über die Ränder 5 der Hülle 4 hinweg gezogen werden, so dass die Hülle 4 aus Metallfolie an der Übergangsstelle der Aufreißlasche zu der gewölbten Hülle einreißt und sich ein Aufreißstreifen von der Hülle 4 aufreißen lässt. Damit erhält der Benutzer erleichterten Zugang zu dem Süßwarenhohlkörper 2 und kann auch den Rest der Hülle 4 leicht davon entfernen. Erstaunlicherweise gelingt dies über die Ränder 5 der Verbindung hinweg, obwohl hier nur die dünne Metallfolie selbst als Aufreißmittel zum Fortsetzen des Aufreißvorganges von außen in den gewölbten Teil der Hülle 4 hinein dient. Es handelt sich um äußerst dünne Metallfolie, die trotzdem unter Überwindung des Randes als Aufreißmittel dienen kann. Wenn zwei Teile der Halbschalen gemeinsam zu einer Aufreißlasche durch wenigstens bereichsweise Verbindung miteinander verbunden werden, ist die Aufreißlasche steifer und der Rand 5 kann leichter durchrissen werden. Die Einreißstelle wird durch Einreißausformungen 12, zum Beispiel in Form der Kerben, vordefiniert.The tear-open tab can be gripped by a user with his fingers and pulled across the edges 5 of the cover 4, so that the cover 4 made of metal foil tears at the transition point of the tear-open tab to the curved cover and a tear strip can be torn off the cover 4 . This gives the user easier access to the confectionery hollow body 2 and can also easily remove the rest of the casing 4 therefrom. Surprisingly, this succeeds over the edges 5 of the connection, although here only the thin metal foil itself serves as a tearing means for continuing the tearing process from the outside into the curved part of the casing 4. It is an extremely thin metal foil that can still serve as a tear-opener by overcoming the edge. If two parts of the half shells are together too of a tear-open tab are connected to one another at least in regions, the tear-open tab is stiffer and the edge 5 can be torn more easily. The tearing point is predefined by tearing shapes 12, for example in the form of the notches.

Claims (14)

  1. Package (1) for a food product, in particular for a confectionery hollow body (2), in particular in egg form, with a curved envelope (4) consisting of two split shells (3), made of preformed thin metal foil, the split shells (3) of which form a hollow interior for accommodating the product, and the split shells (3) are connected to one another at their adjoining edges (5) at a dividing plane (6), branching outwards from at least one of the split shells from the edge (5) is a tear tab (7) which is formed in a single piece with the metal foil of the split shell (3),
    characterized in that
    the tear tab (7) of metal foil itself forms the only tearing means for forming a tear line (8) which extends inwards from the tear tab (7) across the joint (5) of the split shells (3), the tear tab (7) being configured such that when it is grasped by a user with the fingers and pulled across the edges (5), it tears the envelope (4) at its transition point from the tear tab (7) to the curved envelope (4), and a tear strip (8) is formed by means of which the envelope (4) is torn open,
    wherein at least one tearing formation (12) is provided in the region of the transition point from the tear tab (7) to the connecting edge (5).
  2. Package according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the tear tab (7) is formed on each of the two split shells (3).
  3. Package according to claim 2,
    characterized in that
    the two parts of the tear tab (8) outside the connecting edge (5) are not connected to each other.
  4. Package according to claim 2,
    characterized in that
    the two parts of the tear tab are connected to each other outside the connecting edge (5) at least in regions in an integral and/or positive manner, in particular welded, sealed, crimped and/or stamped.
  5. Packaging according to one of the previous claims,
    characterized in that
    the tear tab (7) and/or the edges (5) are at least partially placed on the outer shape of the packaging (1).
  6. Packaging according to one of the previous claims,
    characterized in that
    the edge (5) in the region of the tear tab (7) is not placed on the outer shape of the packaging.
  7. Packaging according to one of the previous claims,
    characterized in that
    the edges (5) in the region of the tear tab (7) are connected integrally, in particular welded, sealed and/or bonded to each other.
  8. Packaging according to one of the previous claims,
    characterized in that
    the edges (5) in the region of the tear tab (7) are connected positively, in particular flanged, seamed, crimped and/or stamped to each other.
  9. Packaging according to one of the previous claims,
    characterized in that
    the edges (5) in the region outside the tear tab (7) are connected positively, in particular flanged, seamed, crimped and/or stamped to each other.
  10. Packaging according to one of the previous claims,
    characterized in that
    the tear tab (7) is made stiffer than the material in the region of the curvature of the envelope (4).
  11. Packaging according to one of the previous claims, with an image applied to the packaging,
    characterized in that
    the outer contour of the tear tab (7) is designed to complement the image.
  12. Package according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    two tearing formations (12) are provided spaced from each other along the edge (5), in particular at a distance which corresponds approximately to the width along the edge (5) of the tear tab (7).
  13. Packaging according to one of the previous claims,
    characterized in that
    a plurality of tear tabs (7) are provided spaced along the edge.
  14. Packaged food product with a packaging according to one of the previous claims.
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