EP3736221B1 - Brush product packaging device and tray packaging for holding at least two brush product packaging devices - Google Patents

Description

State of the art

The invention relates to a brush product packaging device, a system with a brush product packaging device and with a brush product accommodated in the brush product packaging device and a tray packaging for accommodating at least two brush product packaging devices.

From the EP 1 371 567 A2 , the GB 2511728A , the AU 640 413 B2 and the WO 2018/149918 A1 are already known tray packaging for receiving brush product packaging devices.

Furthermore, brush product packaging devices for accommodating a brush product, in particular a toothbrush, with an application head and with a handle, with at least one basic packaging body, are already known.

The object of the invention is in particular to provide a generic device with improved properties in terms of manufacturability, protection of the brush product and in terms of ecology. The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous configurations and developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

Advantages of the Invention

The invention according to claim 1 proposes a brush product packaging device for accommodating a toothbrush, with an application head and with a handle, with at least one packaging base body which is intended to form an at least substantially closed accommodation area for the brush product, and which is at least one Large part consists of a paper material. In particular, the brush product has an application head with a support and a brush panel attached thereto, a handle for holding the brush product, and a neck for connecting the handle to the application head.

In this context, a "brush product packaging device" is to be understood in particular as an at least essentially closed device which is intended to hold a brush product for sale. In particular, the device serves as sales packaging for a brush product. The brush product packaging device is preferably intended in particular for sale lying and/or standing and/or hanging. In particular, the brush product packaging device preferably also has a euro hole recess for hanging up the brush product packaging device. The brush product packaging device is in particular formed by a primary packaging than by an actual product packaging. Secondary packaging in particular, which forms an outer box in which several primary packagings are collected, differs from this. The secondary packaging protects the primary packaging and forms a transport unit. The brush product packaging device is intended in particular to accommodate and/or hold the brush products, in particular toothbrushes, transversely, ie with the bristle cluster directed at right angles to the viewing direction. In this way, in particular, tight packing can be achieved in secondary packaging. In particular, a head of the brush product is at the top in the brush product packaging device.

A "brush product" is to be understood in particular as an oral hygiene brush and/or a cosmetic brush and/or a hairbrush and/or a household brush become. For example, manual toothbrushes such as reusable toothbrushes, replaceable-head toothbrushes, disposable toothbrushes or single-tuft brushes, electric toothbrushes, as well as hybrid toothbrushes, interdental cleaners, in particular with twisted bristles, in sprayed form or as flossers, tongue cleaners and/or dental floss are conceivable as oral hygiene brushes. For example, mascara brushes, nail polish brushes, face brushes, applicators, in particular also hair coloring applicators, massage devices, make-up brushes, make-up sponges, shaving brushes and/or wet razors or other body care products are conceivable as cosmetic brushes. Dishwashing brushes, floor wipers and/or brooms, for example, are conceivable as household brushes. The brush product is advantageously designed as a toothbrush, in particular a manual toothbrush, preferably a children's toothbrush, advantageously a purely manual or a partially electric or hybrid toothbrush, for example with a vibration function or the like. In particular, the brush product is different from an all-electric toothbrush. The brush product can be a disposable toothbrush, a reusable toothbrush or a replaceable-head toothbrush. The brush product has in particular a longitudinal axis which is advantageously arranged at least essentially parallel to a main direction of extension of the brush product. The longitudinal axis preferably runs at least in sections within the brush product and in particular through its center of gravity. In particular, the longitudinal axis of the brush product is a central axis of the brush product and/or a central axis of the handle unit. A toothbrush preferably consists of a head part with bristles, a neck part and a handle part. All partial elements can consist of at least one hard and/or one or more soft components. A “central axis” of an object is to be understood in particular as an imaginary axis that runs within the object parallel to a main direction of extent of the object and intersects the object at a maximum of two points. "At least essentially parallel" is to be understood here in particular as an alignment of a direction relative to a reference direction, in particular in a plane, with the direction relative to the reference direction deviating in particular by less than 8°, advantageously less than 5° and particularly advantageously less than 2°. A "main extension direction" of an object is to be understood in particular as a direction which runs parallel to a longest edge of the smallest imaginary cuboid which just about completely encloses the object.

In particular, the brush product has a length, in particular parallel to the longitudinal axis of the brush product, of at least 110 mm, advantageously at least 130 mm and particularly advantageously at least 150 mm and/or at most 250 mm, advantageously at most 240 mm and particularly advantageously at most 230 mm, although of course other lengths, in particular smaller or larger, are also conceivable. In particular, the brush product has a width, in particular parallel to a width axis of the brush product, advantageously perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and/or parallel to a main extension plane of the brush product and/or the handle unit and longitudinal axis of the bristles, of at least 10 mm, advantageously of at least 12 mm and particularly advantageously of at least 15 mm and/or of at most 30 mm, advantageously of at most 26 mm and particularly advantageously of at most 23 mm. In particular, the brush product has a height, in particular measured parallel to a height axis or the longitudinal axis of the bristles of the brush product, advantageously measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush product and/or perpendicular to the main extension plane of the brush product, of at least 15 mm, advantageously of at least 20 mm and particularly advantageously of at least 23 mm and/or of at most 40 mm, advantageously of at most 35 mm and particularly advantageously of at most 31 mm.

The term "height" refers here in particular to a state of the brush product in which it is placed, for example, on a surface such as a table top, a sink, a piece of furniture or the like, in particular in such a way that the longitudinal axis is arranged parallel to the surface . A "main extension plane" of an object is to be understood in particular as a plane which is parallel to a largest side surface of an imaginary cuboid which just about completely encloses the object and in particular runs through the center point of the cuboid.

Advantageously, the application head has at least one cleaning area, which is provided for a tooth cleaning application, in particular in an oral cavity of the user. The cleaning area preferably comprises at least one cleaning element, in particular at least one brush head, advantageously a toothbrush head, preferably with a plurality of bristles and/or bristle bundles. However, the cleaning element can also be used, for example, as an interdental brush and/or as a single tuft (eg a single large bundle of bristles) and/or as a sheet covered with dental floss, in particular as a flosser, or the like. Furthermore, the application head advantageously has at least one neck element, which is preferably connected to the cleaning element, in particular directly and/or in one piece. The term "in one piece" should in particular be understood as being at least cohesively connected, for example by a welding process, an adhesive process, an injection molding process and/or another process that appears sensible to the person skilled in the art, and/or advantageously formed in one piece, such as by production from a casting and/or by manufacturing in a one-component or multi-component injection molding process and advantageously from a single blank. “Provided” is to be understood in particular as being specially designed and/or equipped. The fact that an object is provided for a specific function is to be understood in particular to mean that the object fulfills and/or executes this specific function in at least one application and/or operating state.

In particular, the brush product has a front side and a rear side, which are arranged in particular facing away from one another. Preferably the cleaning area is located on the front of the brush product. In particular, the front side is a side of the brush product visible in a viewing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush product and perpendicular to the width axis of the brush product. The rear advantageously corresponds to a side of the brush product that is visible in a viewing direction opposite thereto. Furthermore, the brush product has, in particular, an underside on which the suction cup, for example, is advantageously arranged. In addition, the brush product has, in particular, an upper side, which is advantageously arranged opposite the underside and in the region of which the bristle cluster, for example, is attached.

The handle unit preferably has at least one handle element, which is advantageously intended to be held with one hand. The gripping element is preferably configured in a tapered manner, in particular multiple times. This advantageously allows a secure hold and optimizes the ergonomics. The grip element is particularly preferably elongate, with a longitudinal axis of the grip element advantageously corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the brush product. The gripping element is advantageously formed partly from a soft component and partly from a hard component. In particular the grip element advantageously comprises at least one thumb grip area and/or at least one handle area. The thumb grip area is advantageously arranged on the front side of the brush product and in particular on a front side of the grip element. It is conceivable that the thumb grip area and/or the handle area have at least one element and/or a surface structure made of a soft component.

In this context, a "packaging base body" is to be understood in particular as a base body of the brush product packaging device, which in particular forms at least a large part of a material volume of the brush product packaging device. In particular, the basic packaging body forms at least 50%, preferably at least 70% and particularly preferably at least 90% of a material volume of the brush product packaging device. The basic packaging body preferably delimits the receiving area for the brush product. In particular, the basic packaging body completely forms a material delimitation of the receiving area. Furthermore, in this context, an "at least substantially closed receiving area" is to be understood in particular as a packaging volume of the brush product packaging device that is at least 80%, preferably at least 90%, preferably at least 95% and particularly preferably at least 99% materially through the Packaging body is limited. The basic packaging body preferably serves to avoid direct contact or contamination of a brush product received in the receiving area from outside the packaging, whereby folding gaps and/or perforations can be provided for production reasons, which make it difficult for the basic packaging body to be completely sealed.

“At least to a large extent” is to be understood in particular as meaning that at least one main component of a material of the basic packaging body is a paper material. According to the invention, at least 50% by weight (percentage by weight), preferably at least 70% by weight and particularly preferably at least 90% by weight, of the basic packaging body consists of a paper material. The basic packaging body particularly preferably consists entirely of a paper material. Furthermore, in this context, a “paper material” should in particular mean a flat material be understood, which essentially consists of fibers of plant origin. The material is preferably made from cellulose, groundwood and/or waste paper. The material can be single-layer or multi-layer. Multi-ply paper material consists of several layers of paper of different thickness and/or at least partially of different material. In this case, the layers can be produced by gluing or pressing together, in particular without the use of adhesive. The grammage of the paper material is in particular between 50 g/m ² and 1000 g/m ² , preferably between 150 g/m ² and 600 g/m ² . The paper material preferably consists of virgin fiber and/or secondary fiber. The fresh fiber or primary fiber is formed from new material, such as FSC wood. The secondary fiber is formed in particular from recycled paper or cardboard. As an alternative or in addition, other fillers such as grass for grass paper are also conceivable. The paper material preferably has a recycled content of at least 80%, it being possible for the paper material to contain a proportion of primary fibers. By using new material, the properties of the paper material can be kept within a narrow range. Various paper materials that appear reasonable to a person skilled in the art are conceivable for the basic packaging body. In particular, the basic packaging body consists of solid cardboard, in particular a packaging box. Furthermore, an embodiment in corrugated cardboard is also conceivable, in particular in corrugated cardboard with a low height. Furthermore, different surfaces are conceivable for the paper material. The paper material can in particular be coated, ie coated, or uncoated, ie uncoated. In addition, it is conceivable that the paper material is structured, for example by a 3D contour. In particular, the grip of the brush product packaging device can be improved by means of structuring. In particular, the structuring can be implemented both in the paper material itself, such as by surface treatment and/or embossing, and in printing.

The paper material can, for example, have a print on water-based paints, which are ecological compared to conventional paints.

The paper material can be refined. Under a "finishing" is to be understood as a surface treatment of the paper material, for example leads to the paper material achieving a higher quality impression. The refinement can be applied/implemented partially at one or more points or over the entire surface. For example, metallic effects, optical distinctions or product labeling can be realized through the refinement. The appropriate coating can also reduce the water absorption of the paper material. The paper material can therefore also be suitable for multiple uses. Finishing can be, for example, a coating, for example UV high-gloss coating, textured coating, soft-touch coating or glitter coating can be used. Foil lamination and/or hot foil stamping can be used to connect several layers, for example cardboard with foil. Matt foils, glossy foils or structured foils can be used. This makes the surfaces more durable in particular. Embossing/embossing foil printing can be used, in particular planar or structural embossing. Lamination or sealing can also be used for finishing.

The paper material as well as other parts of the packaging, such as a separate holding means made of plastic, can also be scented, so that the packaging is provided with a scent which is then released in particular when it is opened. Corresponding parts can also be provided with an antibacterial agent, which allows the packaging to become more hygienic overall and in particular certain packaging elements that come into contact with the product, for example in the area of the application head, are provided with it.

“Provided” should be understood to mean, in particular, specially programmed, designed and/or equipped. The fact that an object is provided for a specific function is to be understood in particular to mean that the object fulfills and/or executes this specific function in at least one application and/or operating state.

The design of the brush product packaging device according to the invention makes it possible in particular to provide packaging that is advantageously simple and inexpensive to produce. In particular, a brush product packaging device that can be advantageously flexibly produced and printed can be provided. Furthermore, an advantageously high protection of a picked-up brush product can be achieved. It In particular, an advantageous stable brush product packaging device can be provided. Furthermore, an advantageously high ecology of the brush product packaging device can be achieved. A high level of ecology can be achieved in particular through the use of recycled paper material. Furthermore, a brush product packaging device made from renewable materials can be provided.

It is also proposed that the brush product packaging device has at least one holding unit, which at least partially protrudes into the receiving area and is intended to hold the brush product, in particular on the handle or a neck, at least partially in position relative to the receiving area and which at least to one Large part consists of a paper material. Preferably, the holding unit can be formed both by a separate unit, such as at least one insert, and also be formed in one piece with the basic packaging body. In particular, the holding unit can also only be formed by a molding of the basic packaging body. In particular, it would be conceivable for the holding unit to be implemented by shaping the basic packaging body. Furthermore, the holding unit can preferably have a universal shape and can therefore be used for different brush products, or alternatively have an individual shape and can therefore be adapted to a special bristle product and a special basic packaging body. In this context, a “holding unit” is to be understood in particular as a unit that is provided for at least partially fixing the brush product in the receiving area of the brush product packaging device. The holding unit can have a certain bias towards the brush product. This bias is preferably applied to the handle and/or neck, with the brush head or bristles preferably remaining unbiased. The applied pretension is sufficient to keep the brush product in position during transport. Prestressing forces of less than 100 g, preferably less than 50 g, are usually sufficient for this. Brush products mostly consist of hard plastics, soft plastics and bristles. In order to offer maximum protection, any initial tension is preferably exerted essentially on the hard plastic of the handle and less preferably also on the soft plastic of the handle, but not on the bristles or the bristle cluster. In this case, it can be fixed in particular by receiving a part of the brush product in a holding recess of the holding unit and/or by jamming the brush product in the receiving area, for example relative to the inside of the basic packaging body. The holding unit is preferably provided to reduce a movement play of the brush product in the receiving area compared to the absence of the holding unit. In particular, the holding unit is provided to reduce damage and/or deformation of the bristles of an application head of the brush product due to a movement of the brush product within the receiving area. In particular, a rattling noise caused by a movement of the brush product in the brush product packaging device, in particular when the brush product packaging device is being shaken or transported, can be avoided by means of the holding element. Furthermore, a protective function can be achieved. In particular, product parts such as the brush head or brush field can be protected by supporting/holding the brush in such a way that the bristles are not stressed. Furthermore, deformable product parts made of soft plastic material such as suction cups, tongue cleaners, grip elements can also be protected against deformation. In this way, in particular, the brush product can be reliably secured in the brush product packaging device. In particular, damage to the brush product during transportation can be avoided.

In particular, various holding units that appear sensible to a person skilled in the art are conceivable. In particular, it would be conceivable for the holding unit to be combined with a tear-off tab of a perforation strip, so that the holding unit is removed when the product is torn open, thereby releasing a jam or the leader during opening. It would also be conceivable for the holding unit to have at least one element that is created in the receiving area of the brush product packaging device when the basic packaging body is erected. A corresponding element can, for example, be glued in and protrude into the receiving area as an extension. Here, in particular, a tightness with respect to dust of the basic packaging body would not be affected, with additional cardboard being required. A corresponding element can be fastened in particular via an edge, the element being fastened on two sides and grooving and/or perforations being provided in between. When the sides are raised towards one another, the element stands up and a clamping element is formed.

Alternatively or additionally, it would be conceivable for the holding unit to have a double-sided adhesive, in particular a double-sided adhesive tape, which is attached, for example, to a base of the basic packaging body, so that the brush product is fixed by the adhesive strip. The adhesive strip is designed in such a way that it is well anchored to the brush product packaging device, but the brush product can be detached from it with little effort and no residue is left on the brush product afterwards. The brush product can be detached by simply lifting it, with the possibility of movement being restricted. Depending on how the brush product packaging device is filled, however, introducing the double-sided adhesive and/or the brush product can be more difficult, particularly when filling from an underside or an upper side. Alternatively or additionally, it would be conceivable for the holding unit to have an additional part adapted to the shape of the product as a holding means, which is inserted in advance into the basic packaging body and/or is manufactured with it and/or is introduced together with the brush product. When filling from an underside or an upper side, it would be conceivable in particular for the additional part to be combined with the brush product before it is introduced into the basic packaging body and for this combined unit to be introduced together into the basic packaging body or into the receiving area. In particular, the additional part has a precisely fitting shape. Furthermore, the additional part can be glued and/or sealed into the basic packaging body or clamped without fixed fixation or not fixed. In particular, the additional part can also be designed as a molded blister or molded deep-drawn part, which is preferably made from plastic film and this is preferably made from a sustainable plastic, i.e. in particular recycling material or a renewable raw material as the basis.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one holding unit is formed at least partially in one piece with the basic packaging body. Preferably, the at least one holding unit is formed completely in one piece with the basic packaging body. In this context, “at least partially in one piece” is to be understood in particular as meaning that at least one component of at least one object and/or at least one first object is formed in one piece with at least one component of at least one other object and/or in one piece with at least one other object. The term "in one piece" should in particular be at least cohesively connected be understood, for example by a welding process, an adhesive process, an injection molding process and/or another process that appears reasonable to a person skilled in the art, and/or advantageously be understood to be formed in one piece, for example by being produced from a single cast, in particular from a blank and/or by being manufactured in a one-component or multi-component injection molding process and advantageously from a single blank. As a result, in particular, a number of components can be kept small. In particular, the brush product packaging device can be manufactured quickly and easily.

It is further proposed that the at least one holding unit has at least one holding means, which is formed by an indentation in the packaging base body. The holding means is preferably formed by a waist in the basic packaging body, in particular in a hood element of the basic packaging body. In particular, the brush product is pressed into the intended position or held in the intended position by means of the holding means by means of prestressing. In particular, the brush product is pressed against an inside of the packaging base body by means of the holding means. In principle, it would also be conceivable that several, in particular two or three, corresponding holding means are provided, which are arranged, for example, on opposite edges of the packaging base body and/or on the same edge of the packaging base body. It would also be conceivable for the indentation to be placed over the rear edge, so that the resulting contour protrudes into the side surface and the rear of the basic packaging body. In particular, the at least one holding means is produced by a groove or formed edge in the basic packaging body. The resulting indentation can also lead to a deformation of the remaining surface, so that a rear side is no longer flat, for example. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one holding means can also be designed as a clamping element in the hood element. A corresponding clamping element can be produced in particular, for example, by two cuts across an edge of the basic packaging body, with the corner being folded over in particular, and thus forming an inwardly protruding step. The holding element is produced in particular by deformation. A corresponding clamping element leads to relatively large openings in the cuts. As a result, in particular, a reliable backup of the brush product in the brush product packaging device. In particular, damage to the brush product during transportation can be avoided. In particular, it can be achieved that the brush product is only secured subsequently, in particular after packaging, by deforming the basic packaging body.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one holding unit has at least one holding means, which is formed from existing parts of the brush product packaging device. For example, elements such as dust flaps, sealing edges or even adhesive flaps can be shaped in such a way that they are partly designed as holding means and thus support the product in the packaging. Furthermore, it is also possible, particularly in the case of dust flaps, that these are misused from their original function. This means that, for example, dust flaps are no longer used as dust flaps, but as holding means, for example by being folded into the receiving area of the basic packaging body. In at least one embodiment, the dust flaps are preferably designed as holding means of the holding unit and are intended to hold the brush product, in particular on the handle or a neck, at least partially in position relative to the receiving area.

It is further proposed that the at least one holding unit has at least one folding element. According to the invention, the folding element is formed by a separate component that is different from the basic packaging body. The holding unit can in particular have one or more folding elements. Several folding elements can be useful, particularly when there are several brush products in the same receiving area. However, it is also conceivable that, depending on the brush geometry of the brush product, several folding elements are necessary. In the case of several folding elements, the brush product can in particular be inserted once and clamped once or inserted several times and clamped several times. In this context, a “folding element” should be understood to mean, in particular, an element produced by folding a paper material. In particular, the folding element is made from a flat blank in which the folding options, in particular in the form of grooves and/or perforations, are already integrated. The folding element is preferably formed by an insert part for the basic packaging body. According to the invention, the folding element is to intended to be placed in the receiving area of the brush product packaging device. According to the invention, the folding element is provided for fixing the brush product in the receiving area. As already described, a fixation can be achieved in particular both by prestressing or clamping and holding the brush product between the folding element and the inside of the basic packaging body, as well as by a recess in the folding element into which the brush product is inserted directly. In principle, a combined folding element with a recess and the possibility of clamping would also be conceivable. A "groove" is to be understood in particular as a deformation in a cardboard box produced by means of a forming process. For example, in order to be able to fold cardboard sheets better, the cardboard is first weakened at the fold by means of a so-called creasing line. Here, in particular, a linear displacement of the material takes place in order to create better flexibility. In this context, a “perforation” should be understood to mean, in particular, a perforation of hollow bodies or flat objects. In this way, in particular, the brush product can be reliably secured in the brush product packaging device. In particular, damage to the brush product during transportation can be avoided. In particular, an optimized fixation of different bristle products can be achieved independently of the basic packaging body. In particular, different bristle products can be packed in the same basic packaging body.

It is also conceivable that, depending on the folding angle of the folding element, different heights of the folding element can be realized, which of course also entails differences in the length and width dimensions, which increase due to the lower height with the same component. In this way, preferably with the same folding element, different effective sizes of a receptacle can also be realized and thus different bristle products with different shapes or geometries can also be fixed. The folding element can be fastened and positioned in various ways that appear sensible to a person skilled in the art. The folding element can only be inserted and positioned, for example, by clamping between the side surfaces. However, this can lead to slipping. Alternatively it can Folding element are fixed, such as by gluing, by hooking, by clamping in recesses and / or cutouts and / or by means of seals.

The position for fixing the brush product is particularly variable. In particular, the position depends on a geometry of the receiving area and a geometry of the brush product. A preferred position for fixing the brush product is in particular a neck of the brush product. In particular, both a reliable fixation and a reliable protection of the bristle field can be achieved here.

It is also proposed that the at least one folding element forms at least one recess for receiving a neck of a brush product. In particular, the folding element forms a groove-shaped recess. The recess is preferably made in particular in at least two surfaces of the folding element. In particular, at least two surfaces of the folding element each have a recess, the recesses being connected to one another on at least one side. The recess can have different shapes. When the folding element is in a folded state, the recess preferably tapers conically from a free end, which in particular results in better clamping. The recess is particularly preferably trapezoidal or semi-oval-shaped. In particular, the groove has a width of 3 mm to 10 mm, preferably 3 mm to 6 mm, in a lower region. Furthermore, the recess has a width of 4 mm to 15 mm, preferably 5 mm to 10 mm, at a free, open end. The depth of the recess, measured on the surface of the folding element, is in particular from 3 mm to 12 mm, preferably from 5 mm to 10 mm. In this way, in particular, an advantageously direct securing of the brush product in the brush product packaging device can be achieved. In particular, damage to the brush product during transportation can be avoided.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one folding element has at least one fixing section, which is intended to brace a neck of a brush product against the basic packaging body. The fixing section can preferably be provided in particular in addition to a groove, in particular in order to be able to fix different brush products with different shapes or geometries with the same folding element. This allows in particular different Brush products are packaged with the same brush product packaging devices, preferably with different printing. The folding element preferably has at least three areas, namely a first attachment area, in which the folding element is connected to the basic packaging body, a fixing area, in which the folding element is intended to fix the brush product, and a second attachment area, in which the folding element is connected to the packaging body. The fixing area is preferably arranged between the first attachment area and the second attachment area. The fixing area of the folding element preferably forms an elevation. The fixing section is particularly preferably formed by a side contour of the fixing area. In particular, the fixing section, together with a side wall of the basic packaging body, forms a constriction in the receiving area, in which the brush product can be fixed. In this context, a “fixing section” is to be understood in particular as a contour, in particular an outer contour, of the folding element, which is provided for direct contacting of the brush product. The contour is preferably provided for clamping or applying a preload of the brush product between the contour and a side wall of the basic packaging body. In this way, in particular, an advantageously direct securing of the brush product in the brush product packaging device can be achieved. In particular, damage to the brush product during transportation can be avoided.

It is further proposed that the at least one folding element is designed to be connected to the basic packaging body. Preferably, the at least one folding element is glued into the basic packaging body. The folding element is preferably glued to the packaging base body over a large area in the at least two fastening areas. In particular, the folding element is glued to an inside of the basic packaging body on a base side of a hood element. As a result, slipping of the folding element can be avoided in particular. In particular, a targeted positioning of the brush product in the receiving area can be achieved.

It is further proposed that the at least one folding element has an at least approximately circular base area when it is arranged in the basic packaging body. Preferably, the folding element is in one in which Packing body mounted state arranged and executed folded. The at least one folding element preferably has an egg-shaped outer shape in the unfolded state, with the outer shape being designed in such a way that it has a circular base area in a folded state. A circular base has the advantage that the folding element can be arranged in any position in any orientation. Due to the circular shape, the folding element can in particular be positioned as desired, in particular in relation to the angle between a receptacle of the folding element and the longitudinal axis of the brush product. In particular, different neck thicknesses can be covered in relation to the opening. The same applies in particular when the brush product is clamped on an outside of the folding element. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the folding element to have a shape that approximates a circular shape, such as in particular an n-cornered shape. In this way it could be achieved that when the folding element rests against an edge of an inside of the pack, the folding element can be advantageously positioned. In particular, the folding element can be positioned at any desired angle to the longitudinal axis due to the circular or approximate geometry of the folding element. Depending on the application, the angle can be adapted to a clamped or inserted brush product and can also be different. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the at least one folding element to have a rectangular outer shape. In this way, in particular, an advantageous clamping of the folding element in the receiving area could be achieved. In particular, it would be conceivable for the folding element to extend, for example, from one side of the receiving area to the other, so that the folding element is at least partially arranged in a stable position. In this way, in particular, assembly without gluing could be made possible. However, a rectangular outer shape has in particular less variability with regard to positioning, application, in particular with regard to clamping, and/or an orientation option. In the case of the rectangular outer shape, however, it would be conceivable for the fold for the elevation to be oriented at an angle that differs from 90° with respect to the outer shape.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one folding element has a maximum extension of 10 mm to 50 mm when it is arranged in the basic packaging body. An unfolded blank of the folding element has in particular a length of 20 mm to 50 mm, preferably 30 mm to 40 mm. Furthermore, the unfolded blank of the folding element in particular a width of 10 mm to 30 mm, preferably 9 mm to 13 mm. In a folded, assembled state, the folding element has, in particular, a circular base. A diameter of the base is in particular from 10 mm to 30 mm, preferably from 9 mm to 13 mm. A height of the folding element in a folded, assembled state is in particular from 8 mm to 16 mm, preferably from 9 mm to 13 mm. In this way, in particular, an advantageous folding element can be provided.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one basic packaging body has a flat card element and a folded hood element applied to the card element, each of which consists at least to a large extent of a paper material. The hood element is preferably firmly connected to the card element in an assembled state. An extension of the hood element along the main extension direction of the brush product packaging device preferably corresponds at least essentially to an extension of the card element along the main extension direction of the brush product packaging device. The card element is arranged in particular on a front side of the brush product packaging device and preferably has a euro hole recess in particular at an upper end. In particular, the card element can also be designed as a rear side, so that the cover element forms the front or visible side. Preferably, the map element is at least substantially rectangular. Basically, the card element can be contoured, but only outside of the seal. Furthermore, the card element is preferably flat. In this way, in particular, a sealing edge can be realized in one plane. In principle, however, it would also be conceivable for the card to be angled or have one or more kinks. For this purpose, the sealing tool must be constructed in particular with several levels, so that the sealing surface is angled. Depending on the configuration, suboptimal stacking can be produced as a result, but this also depends on the configuration of the hood element. The hood element is arranged in particular on a rear side of the brush product packaging device. The hood element has, in particular, boundary surfaces that delimit the receiving area and sealing edges that are connected to the boundary surfaces and are provided for a connection to the card element. The sealing edges are in particular perforations and/or creases with the boundary surfaces tied together. In the case of perforations, these have in particular a cutting length of 1.5 mm to 7 mm, preferably 2.5 mm to 5.5 mm, and a holding length of 1 mm to 4 mm, preferably 1.5 mm to 3 mm. on. In particular, the perforation should be stable so that it does not tear when hit during transport. In the case of a crease, a notch is mechanically made in particular in a material containing paper or cardboard, so that a groove is formed, as a result of which the material can be folded in a defined manner at this point with less effort. Preferably, the hood element does not have pure creases at the transitions to the sealing edges, but merely creases with perforations. In this way, in particular, a basic packaging body that can be produced advantageously can be provided. In particular, an advantageous assembly of the basic packaging body can be achieved. In particular, the brush product can be inserted from a front side. In particular, a trough formed by the hood element is accessible from above, so that top loading, ie filling the hood element from above, is possible. In this way, an advantageous automation can be achieved.

Preferably, a carton blister can be provided over several different products of a similar type by means of the brush product packaging device. In particular, it would be conceivable that the hood element on the back is identical for all brush products, while the card element on the front varies, for example in terms of contour. Different brush products are fixed in particular with different fixing elements or with variable fixing elements, i.e. fixing elements that are adapted to the product during the packaging process. In particular, ease of manufacture can be achieved since machines only need to be changed over slightly between products.

The basic packaging body is preferably made of solid cardboard. In particular, the card element has a length of 50 mm to 300 mm, preferably 100 mm to 260 mm. Furthermore, the card element has in particular a width of 20 mm to 150 mm, preferably 35 mm to 135 mm. The grammage of the card element is in particular from 200 g/m ² to 500 g/m ² , preferably from 250 g/m ² to 450 g/m ² . The hood element preferably has the same material thickness as the card element. However, it would also be conceivable for the card element to be more stable than the hood element, in particular due to a higher grammage and/or a greater material strength. For example, the card element could have a grammage of 300 g/m ² while the hood element has a grammage of 250 g/m ² . In a flat state, the hood element has in particular a length of 70 mm to 320 mm, preferably 110 mm to 280 mm, in particular including the euro hole recess. Furthermore, in a flat state, the hood element has in particular a width of 40 mm to 150 mm, preferably 50 mm to 120 mm. In this case, the width is composed, in the order from side to side, of a sealed edge, a side height, a trough width, the side height and a further sealed edge. When the hood element is in the formed state, the internal dimensions of the trough forming the receiving area on a side facing the card element are 50 mm to 250 mm long, preferably 100 mm to 200 mm, and have a width of 15 mm to 60 mm, preferably 20 mm mm to 40mm. The hood element has a taper from a side facing the card element to a base, the taper being in particular identical on opposite sides. An angle of the conicity is in particular from 2° to 20°, preferably from 2° to 10°. This design allows for a stable construction that protects the product sufficiently during transport. Furthermore, the height of the hood element in a molded state is in particular from 10 mm to 25 mm, preferably from 14 mm to 20 mm. The overall height of the basic packaging body is in particular from 8 mm to 35 mm, preferably from 12 mm to 25 mm. This preferably represents a multiplier, in particular a multiplier of 9.13 mm, of a corrugation distance of a tray pack. If there is a deviation from the multiplier, air can be created in the secondary pack in particular or a bunching can be achieved. The grammage of the hood element is in particular from 200 g/m ² to 500 g/m ² , preferably from 250 g/m ² to 450 g/m ² . The front and the back of the basic packaging body are preferably parallel. This results in an optimized space when standing and also a certain stackability. When placing, placing in a tray can be made possible in particular with as little air or distance as possible. In particular, the packaging can be placed adjacent to one another. This maximizes the stability of the primary and secondary packaging. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the basic packaging body to be parallel at the top and bottom and to have less height in the middle. This creates air or a distance, especially in the middle. In principle, it would also be conceivable that the front and back of the Packaging body are not parallel, ie, for example, have a cone shape. In this case, there is the option of stacking them interlocked in order to avoid air or large gaps in the packaging. In particular, this does not offer optimal product presentation and storage. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the basic packaging body to be parallel in one area and not in another, as in the case of a cone shape in particular. Designs are particularly conceivable in which dents or the like do not protrude beyond the parallel part, which enables optimized stacking. In particular, it would be conceivable that the hood element is not angular but curved and/or even has a contour with concave or convex elements, in particular, for example, like an air dome. In this case, a groove could be introduced, in particular at the highest point, in order to better shape the contour. The edges of the hood element could still be sealed. However, it must be taken into account that a corresponding contour cannot be formed with such precision, so that shape tolerances can occur. In order to achieve this, the hood element could also be deformed during the packaging process by means of heat and/or pressure and/or the supply of moisture (eg steam).

The brush product packaging device can be used in particular as a one-pack as well as a two-pack or three-pack. In the case of an embodiment as a two-pack or three-pack, in particular a plurality of independent or interconnected cover elements can be provided which are applied to a card element, with each cover element being able to be opened separately in particular. The card element can be designed so that it can be separated between the hood elements, for example by means of perforations. In particular, the hood elements are of identical design. However, it would also be conceivable for only one hood element to be provided with subdivisions for a number of brush products. A plurality of brush products are preferably arranged in a trough of the hood element. It would be particularly conceivable that the hood element can be opened and closed again. In particular, several holding means and/or folding elements can be provided. Depending on the number of brush products and the arrangement of the brush products in the trough of the hood element, the dimensions of the hood element and the size of the card element change accordingly.

The brush packaging device for a multiple pack can be designed in such a way that the individual hood elements are designed to be separately detachable. The individual hood elements belonging to the products are individually sealed. The respective sealing areas have a distance of 1 mm to 5 mm. There is a perforation in this area, which enables individual hood elements and thus individual products to be detached. In this case it is possible that a perforation continues over the entire card beyond the euro hole recess. The grammage of the card and the position of the perforation in relation to the euro hole recess must be chosen in such a way that stability is still guaranteed .

In addition to the brush product, further other products can be included in the packaging in the broadest sense in the manner of a multi-pack. These are, for example, another replaceable head of a replaceable toothbrush head, a mini tube of toothpaste, spare battery(s), flossers, interdental brushes, several replaceable brush heads. Instructions for use or other documentation for the product can also be included. These can be fixed with a holding unit, for example.

It is also proposed that the at least one basic packaging body has a guide section with a reduced depth on at least two opposite edges, which extend at least essentially parallel to a main extension direction. Preferably, the guide sections each have a reduced depth compared to the overall depth. In the at least two guide sections, the basic packaging body preferably has straight outer edges that are parallel to one another. The guide sections serve in particular to accommodate the brush product packaging device in a tray packaging. In this case, the brush product packaging device is in particular inserted into guides of the tray packaging. A lower edge connecting the two guide sections is preferably straight in order to enable the brush product packaging device to stand up better in a tray packaging. In particular, a support can thereby be made possible. Preferably, the edges in the guide sections are not rectangular, but rounded designed to allow good pluggability and / or insertability in a guide. A maximum thickness of the basic packaging body in the guide sections is in particular from 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm, preferably from 0.3 mm to 1 mm. For accommodation in a plastic base of a tray pack, the thickness of the guide sections is, in particular, around 1 mm. In the case of a packaging insert of the tray packaging made from corrugated cardboard, a larger thickness tolerance is possible and there are larger free spaces. The width of the guide sections is in particular from 1.5 mm to 6 mm, preferably from 2.5 mm to 4.5 mm. In order to be accommodated in a plastic base of a tray pack, the width of the guide sections is, in particular, around 3 mm. The width of the guide sections is defined in particular by the area until the thickness of the basic packaging body increases significantly, in particular until the trough of the hood element begins. In the case of a packaging insert of the tray packaging made from corrugated cardboard, the height of the guide sections is adapted to the height of the packaging insert. However, it would also be conceivable for the guide sections to extend over the entire main extension of the basic packaging body. In addition, it would be conceivable for two opposite edges, which extend at least essentially parallel to a main extension direction, to have a taper towards the lower end. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the guide sections to have a rounded contour, with a straight section preferably being present on a lower edge. In this way, in particular, an advantageous pluggability of the brush product packaging device into a tray packaging can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one basic packaging body is designed at least partially in multiple layers in each of the guide sections. Both the card element and the hood element are preferably arranged in the guide sections. It is further proposed that the card element and the hood element are each arranged at least partially overlapping in the guide sections. In particular, the sealing edges of the hood element overlap the card element in the guide sections. Furthermore, it is also possible, with corresponding dimensional differences, that for example only the card element is present in the guide sections. That is, the map element is much wider than the hood element and eventually the form Guide sections only on the hood element. Alternatively, the basic packaging body is folded like an accordion in each of the guide sections. In particular, it would be conceivable for the basic packaging body to have a lens-shaped cross section in a lower area facing away from the euro hole recess, in particular the handle area, with the guide sections being arranged in the tapering sides of the lens-shaped cross section. In this way, in particular, an advantageously high stability of the guide sections can be achieved.

It is further proposed that the basic packaging body has a handle area accommodating the handle of the brush product and a head area accommodating the head of the brush product, with the guide sections being arranged exclusively in a handle area of the basic packaging body. A shape, in particular a cross section, of the basic packaging body in the handle area preferably differs from a shape, in particular a cross section, of the basic packaging body in the head area. As a result, the basic packaging body can be made particularly advantageously large in the head area. In particular, a guide section in the head area can be dispensed with.

Optionally, the card element can be duplicated. This means that the card element is formed on the one hand as a card element and on the other hand as an outer frame of the card element, these two parts being connected to one another via a fold. The card element is connected to the outer frame, ie the recess is connected to the hood element. The hood is thus stabilized and the product can finally be removed from the receiving area through the recess. The card element connected via the fold is placed over the fold over the card element with the recess, the outer geometries being identical and the difference in size being less than 5 mm, preferably less than 2 mm. After the packaging has been connected and filled, the card element is placed on the card element with the recess using the fold and connected to it. For example with adhesive strips, which are guided over the outer edge. Furthermore, it is also possible that the card element is already placed on the card element with the recess and is connected, for example, by means of a perforation. In this case the hood element would be formed, filled with the product and placed on the Said way prepared map element placed on the hood element and connected to it. The packaging formed in this way can be designed and used as resealable.

It is also proposed that the at least one basic packaging body has at least two converging edges, which each extend essentially parallel to a main direction of extension. The at least one basic packaging body preferably has two converging edges on opposite sides, which each extend essentially parallel to a main extension direction. Preferably, the converging edges each extend over a substantial part of a main extension of the basic packaging body, with the converging edges running out in particular in a handle area. Preferably, the four converging edges in a head area each form one of the four side edges of a rectangular cross section of the basic packaging body. The edges of the packaging base preferably converge towards the guide section. In particular, the edges on the front and back are tapered. Particularly preferably, a further folded edge is arranged between the at least two converging edges, which each extend essentially parallel to a main extension direction. The further folded edges each form in particular the edge of one of the guide sections. As a result, the guide sections can be formed in a particularly advantageous manner. As a result, the guide sections can be made particularly advantageously thin, as a result of which insertion into tray packaging can be made possible in a reliable manner. In particular, a cross-sectional change of the basic packaging body can be achieved along the main direction of extent.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one basic packaging body has a handle area that accommodates the handle of the brush product and a head area that accommodates the head of the brush product, with the accommodation area having a cross section perpendicular to the main direction of extent in the handle area that essentially differs from a cross section of the accommodation area in the head area is different. Preferably, a cross section of the accommodating area changes continuously from a lower end of the accommodating area an upper end of the receiving area. In this way, in particular, an advantageously adapted recording area can be achieved.

It is further proposed that the receiving area in the gripping area has at least one lens-shaped cross section perpendicular to the main direction of extent. In this context, a “lens-shaped cross section” is to be understood in particular as a cross section in the form of a cross section of a biconvex converging lens. The cross-section preferably has two convexly curved sides, which converge at both ends to form an edge. In particular, the lens shape can be used to fix a handle or an advantageous pretension on the handle of the brush product in the handle area. The brush product, in particular in the case of toothbrushes, is clamped in the handle area, in particular without an insert. In particular, a separate, additional insert can be dispensed with. Preferably, the handle of the brush product is fixed, in particular depending on the design, by prestressing the lens-shaped cross section. The prestressing allows handles with different shapes or geometries to be packed in the same basic packaging body. In the lens-shaped cross section, the basic packaging body forms, in particular, part of the holding unit. In the case of brush products with a rather flat handle, this is aligned in such a way that they are clamped in the lower area and the bristle field is directed towards the front. The clamping and alignment were carried out in particular by the lenticular cross section. In the case of brush products with a rather rounded handle, the clamping is effected in particular by the lens-shaped cross section, with the brush product no longer being able to rotate due to the forces. In particular, a brush head is directed to one side. However, it would also be conceivable for the brush head with a corresponding shape of the handle to be arranged at a different angle (eg up to 45°, preferably up to 30°), the bristles not being crushed in this configuration either. In addition, due to the lenticular cross section, pluggability of the brush product packaging device can be achieved and ergonomics can be improved. In particular, a modern design can be created. It is further proposed that the receiving area in the head area has at least one essentially rectangular cross section perpendicular to the main extension direction. A bristle area in particular can be protected by the rectangular shape. In particular, the bristle field of the brush product can be subject to a load of be avoided outside. In particular, no sections running at an angle are provided in the head area of the brush product packaging device. It is also proposed that a cross section of the receiving area perpendicular to the main direction of extent along the main direction of extent from the head area to the handle area transitions, in particular continuously, from a rectangular cross section into a lens-shaped cross section. The basic packaging body is preferably designed in one piece. Alternatively, the basic packaging body can also be made up of two connected parts. The entire brush product packaging device can be produced in particular from a blank. The basic packaging body is in particular folded. In particular, grooves are provided on the edges, which support folding. However, it would also be conceivable for no creases or only partial creases to be provided, in which case advantages in particular with regard to delivery and/or storage are lost as a result. In this way, in particular, a simple shaping process can be achieved.

In a corresponding configuration, the basic packaging body preferably has a decreasing height profile from the front to the rear from top to bottom, with a wedge shape in particular and additionally a camber being present. In particular, the basic packaging body is straight at the top and curved at the bottom on the front and the back. In addition, it would be conceivable for auxiliary grooves to be provided, which support shaping of the crowning. The auxiliary grooves are preferably introduced on the front and/or the back. The auxiliary grooves preferably do not extend over the entire length of the basic packaging body. They optimally support the formation of a crown if they form part of the surface in the crowned part. The auxiliary grooves can be formed in a straight line or curved or in a combination of straight and curved; they are preferably formed on the respective surface symmetrically to the central longitudinal axis of the respective surface. An underside of the basic packaging body has, in particular, a curvature towards the top. Preferably, the bottom of the package base is slit from front to back, specifically one side being folded up and the other side being folded down. The slits bring stability, but also an opening. In principle, it would also be conceivable for a plurality of slots to be implemented. through the Slitting in particular simplifies erecting. Furthermore, in particular a groove from left to right is provided on the underside. Grooves from front to back are also possible, which, together with the slits or without slits, also simplify erection. By means of the underside, in particular, the basic packaging body is erected during filling. The upper side of the basic packaging body has, in particular, a straight, flat surface which forms a termination of the rectangular cross section.

A corresponding brush product packaging device has, in a flat, unshaped state, in particular a length of 120 mm to 300 mm, preferably 160 mm to 280 mm. Furthermore, the brush product packaging device in the flat, unshaped state has in particular a width of 120 mm to 200 mm, preferably 150 mm to 180 mm. In a formed state, the brush product packaging device with a euro hole tab, on which the euro hole recess is introduced, has in particular a length of 100 mm to 260 mm, preferably 140 mm to 240 mm, and without a euro hole tab in particular a length of from 75 mm to 235 mm, preferably from 115 mm to 215 mm. Furthermore, the brush product packaging device in the formed state has a width of 25 mm to 90 mm, preferably 35 mm to 75 mm, with a width of the brush product packaging device in a grip area being adapted in particular to an interface of a tray packaging. A height of the brush product packaging device in a molded state is in particular from 8 mm to 35 mm, preferably from 12 mm to 25 mm. This preferably represents a multiplier, in particular a multiplier of 9.13 mm, of a corrugation distance of a tray pack. If there is a deviation from the multiplier, air or distance can be created in particular or a bunching can be achieved. The grammage of such a brush product packaging device is in particular from 200 g/m ² to 500 g/m ² , preferably from 250 g/m ² to 450 g/m ² , it is preferably made of solid board.

A corresponding brush product packaging device can be used in particular as a one-pack as well as a two-pack or three-pack. In the case of an embodiment as a pack of two or pack of three, in particular a plurality of brush products can be received in the receiving area. Here is the Depending on the embodiment, the brush product packaging device can in particular only be opened once and can no longer be closed again. The brush products can in particular be arranged next to one another in the recess. In the case of several brush products, in particular no separate fixing elements are provided. Fixing elements are particularly impractical due to the opening technique. In the case of several brush products, the dimensions of the brush product packaging device in particular change depending on the arrangement and number of brush products in the recess. However, in particular only the width of the brush product packaging device changes.

In addition to the brush product, further other products can be placed in the packaging, in the broadest sense in the manner of a multiple pack. These are, for example, another replaceable head of a replaceable toothbrush head, a mini tube of toothpaste, spare battery(s), flossers, interdental brushes, several replaceable brush heads. Instructions for use or other documentation for the product can also be included. These can be fixed with a holding unit, for example.

A euro hole recess is preferably provided on the top side of the packaging body. In particular, the euro hole recess is incorporated in a tab that protrudes upwards. In particular, the flap has a double cardboard guide. In this way, in particular, a high level of stability can be achieved and tearing when hanging, for example due to the weight of the product or due to careless, rough manipulation by a customer, can be avoided. It is conceivable that the cardboard layers are glued, sealed or similarly connected to one another and/or that the flap and/or at least one cardboard layer is inserted as a separate element. In this case, insertion can take place from an upper edge or from a lateral edge. Preferably, the tab is folded from the basic packaging body. In this way, in particular, adhesive tabs, which could affect insertion, can be dispensed with. In the case of a double carton guide, in particular a front carton layer has a smaller euro hole cutout in order to obtain an overlap visually from the front and to be able to compensate for manufacturing tolerances. The non-visible rear part can also have a different shape than the euro hole recess, for example one Ellipse or another geometry surrounding the euro hole recess.

In particular, the euro hole recesses preferably have a size difference of 0.5 mm. The euro hole recess is preferably closed to ensure stability and in particular not open at the side. In addition, there is in particular the possibility that the flap with the euro hole recess can be folded back so that the flap lies against the rest of the pack and less air or volume has to be transported. In the case of a basic packaging body with the card element and the hood element, the euro hole recess can be provided in particular in two layers in the card element and an upper sealing edge of the hood element. In principle, the euro hole recess can also be left out if the basic packaging body is not hung in order to save material and volume and thus transport costs. Alternatively, instead of a double cardboard guide, a cardboard with a higher grammage can be used. The higher grammage automatically makes it more stable.

In principle, the euro hole recess can already be introduced in the semi-finished product, so that no further work steps for forming the euro hole recess are necessary in the process. However, it is also possible that the euro hole recess is created only after the various parts of the cardboard packaging have been connected.

It is also proposed that the at least one basic packaging body has at least one perforation strip running around transversely to the main direction of extension for opening the basic packaging body. The perforation strip is preferably designed as a tear-off perforation. The perforation strip is formed in particular by two perforations running parallel to one another. The perforations of the perforation strip have in particular a cutting length of 1.5 mm to 7 mm, preferably 2.5 mm to 5.5 mm, and a holding length of 1 mm to 4 mm, preferably 1.5 mm to 3 mm . In particular, the perforation should be stable so that it does not tear when hit during transport. Alternatively or additionally, a herringbone shape is conceivable, which provides better performance when tearing open. The perforation strip extends, in particular, circumferentially around a longitudinal axis of the basic packaging body. In principle, the perforation strip can be used both in a handle area and in a head area of the Be arranged packaging body. The perforation strip is preferably arranged in a central area, ie in particular not in an edge area. It would also be conceivable for the perforation strip to be arranged at an angle to the longitudinal axis. Alternatively or additionally, it would also be conceivable for the perforation strip to be arranged on a top side and/or to extend over a corner, as part of one surface and as part of the other surface, such as from the top to the front. Particularly preferably, the perforation strip has a tear-off tab in at least one position, which creates a possibility for starting the tearing open. In principle, it would also be conceivable that, for example, the euro hole tab serves as a tear-off tab. The perforation strip is continued in the area of the tear-off tab, in particular in its contour, without sealing. In the case of a basic packaging body with the card element and the hood element, the perforation strip can be arranged in particular on an upper side and/or an underside of the hood element, so that the smallest possible opening is created when it is opened. Alternatively, the perforation strip can extend laterally on the left, right or on the back over the entire hood length or only a part of the hood element. If the perforation strip extends over the entire length of the hood, printing on the inside of the hood element can be read and printing is therefore conceivable. Alternatively or additionally, it would also be conceivable for the perforation strip to extend over a corner of the hood element, as part of one surface and as part of the other surface. Alternatively or additionally, it would also be conceivable for the perforation strip to be arranged on the sealing edge, with the sealing edge being torn open on one side. In this way, in particular, an advantageous openability of the brush product packaging device can be created. In particular, the brush product packaging device can be opened without tools.

In this context it would be conceivable that the brush product packaging device also at least partially forms a head quiver. In particular, it would be conceivable for the cardboard of the brush product packaging device to be detachable in such a way that a head quiver is formed. In particular, the carton in this part of the brush product packaging device can be specially coated to improve durability. In combination with the perforation strip, the Brush product packaging device further be used in whole or in part as a travel quiver, in which the brush can be transported protected as a whole.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the brush product packaging device has at least one reclosing unit, which is provided for reclosing the basic packaging body. Preferably, the at least one reclosable unit is formed at least partially in one piece with the basic packaging body. The reclosable unit preferably has a reclosable tab which can be pushed into a tab receptacle. The reclosable tab is particularly preferably provided to latch at least partially with the tab receptacle. The reclosable flap or the flap receptacle is preferably arranged on a folding flap of the basic packaging body. The reclosable unit can be used, for example, with a cuboid basic packaging body. A cuboid basic packaging body could, in particular, advantageously be designed to be simple to produce. For example, it would be conceivable for a longitudinal edge to be pre-glued and thus already prefabricated to be available for purchase. In particular, the basic packaging body only has to be folded (up) before filling. As a result, the brush product packaging device can also be used as transport packaging for the brush product, in particular after the brush product has been unpacked for the first time. In particular, the brush product packaging device can be used as travel packaging, in particular as a travel case, for the brush product. Furthermore, the brush product packaging device can be designed as a returnable pack. In particular, it would be conceivable for a used product to be packaged for recycling purposes and sent to the manufacturer or a collection point, for example. In this way, in particular, an advantageously sustainable packaging can be created.

An embodiment of the brush product packaging device could therefore be in particular a cuboid cardboard box with a euro hole flap. A corresponding brush product packaging device has, in particular, straight side faces at a right angle, with a euro-hole tab being provided in particular in an upper area. A width, height and length is therefore in particular constant. Preferably has a corresponding Brush product packaging device in particular a length with Euro hole tab of 100 mm to 260 mm, preferably 140 mm to 240 mm. Without the euro hole tab, the length is in particular from 75 mm to 235 mm, preferably from 115 mm to 215 mm. A width of the brush product packaging device is in particular from 25 mm to 90 mm, preferably from 35 mm to 75 mm. An overall height of the brush product packaging device is in particular from 8 mm to 35 mm, preferably from 12 mm to 25 mm. The grammage of such a brush product packaging device is in particular from 200 g/m ² to 500 g/m ² , preferably from 250 g/m ² to 450 g/m ² , it is preferably made of solid board.

A corresponding brush product packaging device can be used in particular as a one-pack as well as a two-pack or three-pack. In the case of an embodiment as a pack of two or pack of three, in particular a plurality of brush products can be received in the receiving area. Depending on the configuration, the brush product packaging device can be designed so that it can be opened and closed once or several times. The brush product packaging device is designed in particular to be resealable. The brush products can in particular be arranged next to one another in the recess. If there are several brush products, either no separate fixing elements are provided or the fixing elements are designed in such a way that the brush product can be pulled out upwards. In the case of several brush products, the dimensions of the brush product packaging device in particular change depending on the arrangement and number of brush products in the recess. However, in particular only the width of the brush product packaging device changes.

In addition to the brush product, further other products can be included in the packaging in the broadest sense in the manner of a multi-pack. These are, for example, another replaceable head of a replaceable toothbrush head, a mini tube of toothpaste, spare battery(s), flossers, interdental brushes, several replaceable brush heads. Instructions for use or other documentation for the product can also be included. These can be fixed with a holding unit, for example.

A corresponding brush product packaging device can also be used for other purposes, in particular, in addition to accommodating toothbrushes. The Brush packaging device is particularly useful as dental floss packaging. In particular, dimensioning can be adapted for this purpose. Furthermore, a knife for cutting the dental floss can be integrated directly into the brush packaging device. Furthermore, the brush packaging device can also be used as interdental brush packaging. In particular, dimensioning can be adapted for this purpose. Furthermore, an insert part, in particular a fixing element, can be provided for holding the interdental brushes in an orderly manner. The insert can in particular be rake-shaped, with an interdental brush being clamped between each prong. The insert preferably has in particular recesses or empty spaces so that the interdental brushes can be removed.

Furthermore, the brush product packaging device has special hygiene requirements. In particular, the brush product packaging device must be closed, which can be achieved, for example, by gluing or sticking with adhesive tape. In particular, there should be no open games. In particular, the brush product packaging device is not completely impervious, since the brush product packaging device cannot be completely tightly sealed. In particular, the brush product packaging device has micro-openings due to perforations and non-glued or minimally glued areas. Improved tightness can be achieved in particular by additional tabs and/or gluing. The basic packaging body preferably has dust flaps, in particular independently of a configuration. In particular, the dust flaps are an element at an upper edge, such as an edge of the hood element, in order to prevent or reduce the ingress of dust. The dust flaps are in particular unfixed or fixed, such as in particular by gluing, sealing or the like, folded and put on. In principle, dust flaps can be provided anywhere on the basic packaging body where very small openings are provided in the basic packaging body. Dust flaps are preferably not separate elements, but are formed integrally with other components of the packaging base body already described. In an automated closing process, a long dust flap can be provided over the entire width on the upper side, which is designed to overlap completely, in particular for better counter-pressure during the gluing process. Under a "dust pocket" should be in this Connection in particular a part of a folding box to be understood, which is intended to prevent the ingress of dust and other foreign bodies into the interior of the box. In addition, dust flaps ensure, in particular by applying counter-pressure, that a lid flap does not break into the folding box. They serve as counter pressure, so to speak.

Furthermore, means are provided to enable color recognition and presentation of the brush product in the brush product packaging device. In particular, corresponding printing of the brush product packaging device is conceivable, for example by inline printing. Larger areas in particular can be specifically printed, with the brush product being inserted in a color-defined manner before printing and/or a camera recognizing a color of the brush product. Alternatively, there is also the possibility of specifically printing smaller areas, with a color selection in particular being printed on the brush product packaging device and a cross of the color selection being set inline at the right place. As an alternative or in addition, a viewing window can be provided, in which case, if necessary, pure cardboard packaging is no longer provided. In order to achieve pure cardboard packaging, in particular only one hole or recess can be provided. In particular, the hole can be at least partially closed by the brush product. For example, a surface of the gripping area may obscure the hole to thereby reveal the color of the brush product. Alternatively or additionally, a head quiver can also be provided or attached to the brush product, which protects the brush head, with the head quiver closing the hole. In this way, in particular, the bristle field, the bristle type and the bristle color would be visible and could indicate a color of the product. In this case, the head quiver in particular would have to be adapted so that any air holes are not in the open area, ie in the area of the hole. However, it would also be conceivable for the hole to simply remain open. Alternatively or additionally, the hole can also be closed by a fixed film. Closing of the hole may be provided before or after the brush product is inserted into the packaging base. The material here is plastic with a high proportion of recyclate, in particular 100% plastic film made from recyclate and/or from a renewable raw material, biodegradable such as pulp, cellulose or the like and/or transparent paper. Transparent paper can be provided translucent or transparent. In particular, cellulose-based plastics such as cellulose hydrate, PLA or PET-A, in particular 100% recycled, are conceivable as plastics. The foil can be fixed by means of sealing or gluing, in particular on the inside of the basic packaging body, or on the outside. The film can in particular form part of the outer contour, for example as an overhang label (i.e. certain areas of the film outside the hole lift off from the basic packaging body or are not supported by it) or as reinforcement for the contour of the euro hole recess or as a euro hole recess in label. In particular, the film can be stuck together with or as a label, for example on the basic packaging body, such as in particular on the hood element or the card element. The film can be neutral or printed or become. In this case, the film is applied in particular from the outside when the packaging has already been manufactured, in particular sealed. The label or the film is preferably provided outside the sealing area. When the film is printed, features of the product can be emphasized with corresponding graphic designs, for example using arrows or words. This can happen on all transparent windows, not just the label. The film can also essentially envelop the entire basic packaging body. It would also be conceivable for the film to be unattached and, for example, only to be inserted into the basic packaging body. In particular, the foil can be inserted and clamped between different cardboard parts in the basic packaging body. In this way, a simple separability for recycling and disposal could be achieved. The film can be straight or shaped, such as a U-profile or 3D shape. A 3D shape could be made, for example, by deep drawing, and represent an integrated element for holding the brush product. It is also conceivable that, for example, the hood element is designed in such a way that a rear side is designed like an overhang label, ie the rear side is also designed from part of the side surface. The film closes the back and the exposed side surfaces, with several "holes" being closed with a film. As a further option, the viewing window can also form an opening for a travel box, which can be opened and closed several times. A 3D viewing window would also be conceivable. This could be done with a head quiver protruding through the hole. The viewing window can also extend over a corner. Furthermore, a specific card that shows the color would also be conceivable for color recognition. For example, it would be conceivable that the brush product in the Packaging machine is recognized inline, with the color determined, a specific blister card selected or a specific printing, especially inline, is triggered.

The brush product packaging device preferably has a barcode. The barcode is preferably in an area in which no perforation and no sealing edge with a shoulder is provided. The barcode is in particular printed on a printed base. In particular, a white background is provided for a black code. The barcode is in particular according to the GS1 standard. In particular, a clear background with sufficient contrast is therefore provided in this area. If there is sufficient contrast between the background and the printing, no priming is required. Furthermore, in particular a production code must be applied, such as a lot code and/or batch code. In an embodiment of the brush product packaging device with a hood element, the manufacturing code can be provided in particular on the underside of the hood element. Preferably, the orientation of the hood is irrelevant and the production code is not disturbing and cannot be seen when presented from the front. In an embodiment of the brush product packaging device with a lens-shaped cross section, the production code can preferably be applied to the back. In particular, the production code can be applied both to the handle area and to the head area. In the case of the cuboid brush product packaging device, the attachment of the production code is generally variable in particular. The production code can advantageously be attached to an underside of the brush product packaging device.

In particular, various configurations of a corresponding brush product packaging device are conceivable. Using the brush product packaging device, packaging made of 100% cardboard and/or 100% sustainable materials (eg a combination of 100% cardboard and 100% recycling materials or a combination of 100% cardboard and 100% bio-based materials) is preferably possible. The disadvantage of 100% cardboard is in particular that the product is usually not visible, the product being able to be visualized in particular by imprints on the brush product packaging device. Alternatively, as already mentioned, a viewing window can be provided in the box. Furthermore, can in particular the brush product packaging device can be provided as primary packaging, which can be kept particularly well in secondary packaging, in particular in tray packaging. For this purpose, the brush product packaging device has, in particular, the guide sections, via which the brush product packaging device can be stretched into a shaft of a tray packaging. Furthermore, in particular an advantageously stable brush product packaging device can be provided. A very stable packaging is created due to the formation of the hood element with seals and also seals with the card element, due to the dust flaps at the top and the slot at the bottom or due to the gluing and/or fixings. In particular, the brush product packaging device can be less susceptible to pressure, so that the brush product is well protected. Furthermore, particularly good printability can be provided. In particular, printing on all sides is possible. For example, the card element and the hood element can be printed on both sides and thus also on the inside. In particular, large areas are provided for printing, in particular more than, for example, in a classic blister pack. A key difference is that the basic packaging body, in particular the hood element, for example, can be printed on the inside and outside. The basic packaging body can have tear-off perforations, which allow the basic packaging body to be unfolded into a substantially flat blank after the brush product has been removed, thereby allowing additional space for further inscriptions, such as the description of the product or for the instructions for use. Furthermore, a variable product arrangement (orientation of the bristle field) of the bristle product can be achieved. In particular, a field of bristles can be aligned longitudinally or transversely.

The aim of the brush product packaging device is in particular to provide a pack that is as ecological as possible and that fits in particular in a tray pack described below. Furthermore, as a market target, the in-store brush product packaging device should fit on the existing hook systems and, in particular, take up the same space as a conventional brush product packaging device.

The invention is also based on a method for producing the brush product packaging device. Various methods are conceivable here, in particular depending on an embodiment of the brush product packaging device.

In the case of the brush product packaging device with the card element and the hood element, a blank of the card element and the hood element is preferably produced in a first method step. Furthermore, the hood element in particular is formed from a blank. In particular, a trough is formed from the flat blank. In the process, lateral elements of the blank are bent. The flat part of the blank can optionally also be deformed, as already described, by means of heat and/or pressure and/or the supply of moisture. The trough formed in this way can optionally be glued and/or sealed or temporarily kept in shape without a fixed connection. In addition, it would be conceivable that an insert, such as in particular a folding element of the holding unit, is introduced. Furthermore, the shaped trough is filled in particular with the brush product. The card element in particular is then placed on the filled tub. In particular, the card element is sealed to the sealing edges of the hood element, in particular by means of heat sealing. The requirements for the sealing wax are in particular food contact suitability. Furthermore, the sealing wax is applied to the hood element as well as to the card element. In particular, it is theoretically conceivable that the sealing wax is only applied to one side. In addition, a sealable type of cardboard must be selected. Not all types of cardboard can be sealed, such as grass cardboard, which does not seal due to its porosity, since the sealing wax is absorbed and is therefore not available on the surface. In order to enable the use of grass cardboard, it would be conceivable to treat the grass cardboard so that sealing wax does not penetrate the material. The requirements for the sealing edges of the hood element are, in particular, that they should lie in one plane. It would also be conceivable for the sealing edges to lie in different planes, although this is more complex in terms of production technology since several sealing plates are required. It would also be conceivable that the sealing edges that are sealed onto the card can be concealed by an optical design. Alternatively, it would also be conceivable for the sealing edges of the hood element to reach an edge of the card element in order to reduce the visibility of the sealing edges. This results in a tolerance issue in particular, since the geometries must match. However, there is also the advantage that there is no edge on the surface and therefore no offsets arise between the card element and the edges of the seal. It would also be conceivable for the basic packaging body to be punched after sealing so that the outer contour is flush. The sealing edges extend around the entire raised contour of the hood element. However, it would also be conceivable for the sealing edges to be partially interrupted and/or cut in order to create circumferential contours. The width of the sealing edges is in particular from 3 mm to 7 mm, preferably 3.5 mm to 5.5 mm. The width of the sealing edges depends in particular on the shape of the edge or the entire sealing area and the product weight. Furthermore, the sealing edges depend on the substrate, ie cardboard and sealing wax. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the hood element and the card element to be connected by means of welding, in particular by means of ultrasonic welding, and/or by means of gluing.

In the case of the brush product packaging device with the at least partially lens-shaped cross section, a ready-glued cover is purchased, which only has to be erected, filled and closed. The production takes place from a flat blank and is folded and glued. Handling, that is, for example, erecting, filling and closing the brush product packaging device, can take place both manually and automatically. The completely glued casing of the brush product packaging device in particular already has grooves in the side surface, with the blanks being able to be delivered in particular flat as a result. The grooves in the side surfaces of the packaging body form the edge on the left and right when flat. Preferably only one side of the prefabricated shell is open. In a first method step, the casing in particular is erected. The shell is then filled from the open side and the side that is still open is then closed. Closing is done by gluing the open upper flaps or by inserting these flaps.

With the cuboid brush product packaging device, a ready-glued cover is purchased, which can be filled manually or automatically. The gluing has preferably already been carried out along the longitudinal edge of the casing. The tabs at the top and bottom of the brush product packaging device can in particular be either plugged in or glued. In a first step, this is particularly the Shell erected and the bottom closed. The shell is then filled and sealed at the top. Closing is done manually by snapping in or plugging in or by gluing the tabs. Depending on the process, the orientation of the brush product packaging device can be different, which means that the order of sealing can also differ. In particular, it would be conceivable, for example, for the top to be closed first and the bottom to be filled. Closing can also take place in parallel, i.e. simultaneously at the top and bottom, instead of closing in series. Closing can therefore optionally only take place when the bristle product has already been introduced.

Due to the fact that packaging formed in this way is somewhat inferior to other packaging in terms of dust tightness, it is possible that the product in the primary packaging will be packed several times. For example, the product could be shrink-wrapped in cellophane packaging. The product in the cellophane wrapper would then be placed in the carton package described. In order to be sustainable, the film used for the cellophane wrap could be made from a sustainable plastic as described above.

In order to create an even higher quality primary packaging, two packs can also be arranged one inside the other, so that the pack directly attached to the product is also protected. In this way, for example, hood packaging could be provided, which is introduced into a cuboid cardboard packaging, with the higher-quality hood packaging thus being better protected.

Furthermore, the invention is based on a system with the brush product packaging device and with a brush product accommodated in the brush product packaging device, in particular a toothbrush.

Furthermore, the invention is based on a tray packaging for accommodating at least two, in particular a large number of brush product packaging devices, with at least one outer packaging body and with at least one packaging insert arranged in the outer packaging body for positioning the brush product packaging devices. It is proposed that the at least one packaging insert consists at least for the most part of a paper material. The tray packaging is in particular formed by a secondary packaging. In particular, the tray packaging has an integrated product presentation element in order to present products in a uniform manner. In particular, the packaging insert serves for the uniform accommodation and presentation of brush product packaging devices. Other important issues with tray packaging are stackability, i.e. that the tray packaging can be stacked well for transport, ecology, i.e. in particular the use of as little cardboard as possible, and shelf-readyness, i.e. that the tray packaging must be able to serve as packaging at the point of sale and no rearranging is necessary, only the tray packaging has to be opened. In particular, the tray packaging is intended to receive the brush product packaging devices by plugging them in. Part of the packaging geometry of the brush product packaging devices is used in particular for holding. In particular, various brush product packaging devices can be accommodated in the tray packaging. Preferably, the brush product packaging devices will in particular be inserted into the packaging insert. The packaging insert is used in particular for a defined accommodation and guidance of the brush product packaging devices in the tray packaging. In particular, the packaging insert also serves to fix the brush product packaging devices after a part of the brush product packaging devices has already been removed from the tray packaging. The packaging insert can be provided both for receiving a defined size of brush product packaging devices and also for an individual receiving.

The configuration of the tray packaging according to the invention makes it possible in particular to provide packaging that is advantageously simple and inexpensive to produce. In particular, tray packaging that can advantageously be produced flexibly and that can be printed on can be provided. Furthermore, an advantageously high ecology of the tray packaging can be achieved. A high level of ecology can be achieved in particular through the use of recycled paper material. Furthermore, tray packaging made from renewable materials can be provided.

In one configuration of the tray packaging, the packaging insert can be designed as a grid, for example. The brush product packaging devices can, for example, be inserted individually into the packaging insert designed as a grid. The packaging insert can in particular have longitudinal walls and transverse walls. In particular, the outer packaging base forms an outer carton. The grid of the packaging insert can in particular be adapted to a size, in particular a width and height, of the brush product packaging devices to be accommodated. In particular, an oblique product presentation by oblique transverse walls of the packaging insert would also be conceivable, with the brush product packaging devices being held obliquely by the packaging insert in particular. In principle, a combination of different packaging inserts would also be conceivable, so that straight and sloping brush product packaging devices can be accommodated in the same tray packaging. For example, brush product packaging devices may be accommodated at an angle at the front and straight at the rear. The tray packaging in particular has x rows next to each other, in particular at least two, and x rows one behind the other. The tray packaging is intended in particular to accommodate 10 to 100 pieces, preferably 15 to 50 pieces, of the brush product packaging devices. The tray packaging is intended in particular to accommodate 5 to 12 pieces of brush product packaging devices in length. Furthermore, the tray packaging is intended in particular to accommodate 2 pieces to 10 pieces of the brush product packaging devices in width. The width of the recess of the grid of the packaging insert is in particular from 15 mm to 75 mm, preferably from 20 mm to 50 mm, the empty space corresponding to the width of the packaging plus the tolerance. The length of the recess of the lattice of the packaging insert is in particular from 12 mm to 40 mm, preferably from 15 mm to 30 mm. In particular, the grids of the packaging insert extend over the entire internal dimensions of the packaging so that it is clamped at the front and rear as well as left and right or at least cannot slip. In principle, it would also be conceivable that the grids of the packaging insert do not reach to the edge at the front and rear and/or left and right, with the brush product packaging devices that are received centering the packaging insert. This has the disadvantage that when brush product packaging devices are removed, the brush product packaging devices are no longer equally stable. Further would be also conceivable that several brush product packaging devices are arranged in a grid of the packaging insert, such as in particular next to and/or behind one another. A corresponding tray packaging could be produced in particular by erecting the outer packaging body, inserting the packaging insert into the outer packaging body and filling the tray packaging.

In an alternative configuration of the tray packaging, it would also be conceivable for a packaging insert to be dispensed with, with the brush product packaging devices being accommodated loosely, in particular stacked in a controlled manner, in the tray packaging. Perforation can turn the tray packaging into a display in particular. For this purpose, the brush product packaging devices are in particular stacked in an orderly manner in order to use space optimally. However, chaotic accommodation of the brush product packaging devices would also be conceivable. The tray packaging can in particular be formed by a ready-glued crate, which is delivered in such a way that it only has to be erected. The tray packaging is in particular formed by a glued blank, which only has to be connected at the top and bottom when closing, in particular by gluing, for example by means of an adhesive strip. The tray packaging is intended in particular to accommodate 10 to 100 pieces, preferably 15 to 50 pieces, of the brush product packaging devices. The tray packaging is intended in particular to accommodate 5 to 12 pieces of brush product packaging devices in length. Furthermore, the tray packaging is intended in particular to accommodate 2 pieces to 10 pieces of the brush product packaging devices in width. A length of the tray packaging is in particular from 100 mm to 500 mm, preferably from 200 mm to 350 mm. A width of the tray packaging is in particular from 150 mm to 450 mm, preferably from 200 mm to 300 mm. A height corresponds in particular to the height of the received brush product packaging devices. A corresponding tray packaging could be produced in particular by erecting the tray packaging, filling the tray packaging and closing and sealing the tray packaging.

It is further proposed that the at least one packaging insert is folded at least essentially in a U-shape. In a folded state, the packaging insert is in particular in the form of a U-profile. The packaging insert preferably has at least one flat base and two side parts which are arranged on opposite sides of the base and which in particular extend perpendicularly to the base. The side parts and the base are preferably folded in one piece from one piece, in particular from a sheet of cardboard. The side parts are provided in particular for receiving and guiding guide sections of the brush product packaging devices. In particular, each guide section of a brush product packaging device is guided in each side part. In an inserted state, the packaging insert is preferably held at least partially in a U-shape by the outer packaging base body. In principle, it would also be conceivable for a plurality of packaging inserts to be arranged next to one another in a basic outer packaging body, with the packaging inserts holding each other at least partially in a U-shape. In this way, in particular, a packaging insert that is advantageously produced in a simple manner can be provided. Furthermore, in particular an advantageously reliable guidance of brush product packaging devices in the packaging insert can be achieved. In particular, a height of the packaging insert, in particular of the side parts, can advantageously be adapted to a brush product packaging device and thus an advantageously stable guide can be provided.

It is further proposed that the at least one packaging insert is made from corrugated cardboard. All cardboard elements of the tray packaging are preferably made of corrugated cardboard. However, it would also be conceivable for the outer packaging body to be made from solid cardboard, for example. The outer packaging base preferably consists at least partially of single-wall corrugated cardboard, in particular of recycling material. The outer packaging base preferably consists at least partially of gray cardboard, in particular of recycled material. The packaging insert is particularly preferably made from a single-sided corrugated cardboard, ie in particular from a corrugated cardboard consisting of an outer cover and a corrugated layer. In principle, however, it would also be possible to use single-wall corrugated cardboard, double-wall corrugated cardboard or three-wall corrugated board conceivable. The corrugations of a corrugated layer of the corrugated cardboard are intended in particular to form a guide groove for the guide section of the brush product packaging devices. Each trough of the corrugated layer preferably forms a guide groove. The corrugation crests of the corrugated layer of the corrugated cardboard extend, in particular in a packaging state, in particular parallel to a main extension plane of the brush product packaging devices. The corrugated cardboard is preferably made from recycled material. The corrugation spacing of the packaging insert, ie in particular from corrugation trough to corrugation trough or from corrugation crest to corrugation crest, is in particular from 5 mm to 14 mm, preferably from 7.5 mm to 11 mm. In particular, the wave spacing is exactly 9.13 mm. The height of the individual waves of the packaging insert is in particular from 2 mm to 10 mm, preferably from 3.5 mm to 8 mm, with the same height being provided for each pack and in particular for all tray packs. In particular, the brush product packaging devices can be inserted into the packaging insert in various ways. In particular, any plug-in distances are possible. In the case of advantageously narrow brush product packaging devices, such as in particular for interdental brushes, it is possible in particular for a brush product packaging device to be inserted into each trough. In the case of large brush product packaging devices, such as in particular for electric toothbrushes, a distance between adjacent brush product packaging devices of x-waves is also conceivable. The goal is in particular that the brush product packaging devices are inserted regularly, ie always have the same distances. However, it is also conceivable that the brush product packaging devices are inserted irregularly, that is to say have different spacings, in order to compensate, for example, for oversizes in the head area and thus any bunching. For example, it would be conceivable that one shaft remains empty after a first brush product packaging device, two shafts remain empty after a further brush product packaging device, then another shaft remains empty, etc.; it is also possible, for example, that after a first brush product packaging device two shafts remain empty and after a further brush product packaging device three shafts remain empty, then two shafts remain empty again, etc . In particular, the aim is that Brush product packaging device is as straight as possible, the brush product is not crushed and yet there is a volume-optimized storage. A “corrugated cardboard” is to be understood in particular as a paper material, in particular cardboard, made from one or more layers of corrugated paper which is glued to one layer or between several layers of another paper or cardboard. Corrugated cardboard is preferably made by gluing at least one smooth paper and one corrugated paper together. This simplest version is called single-sided corrugated board with an open flute. If a smooth, a corrugated and then a smooth paper is glued together, one speaks in particular of a single-wall corrugated board. For example, up to seven layers can be glued on top of each other, resulting in three-wall corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboard can preferably differ in the number of corrugations, the corrugation size and the material thickness. In this context, "solid board" is to be understood in particular as meaning a solid material consisting essentially of fibers of vegetable origin, single-ply and couched, also glued together, glued, impregnated or coated as machine board or wrapping board, the mass per unit area of which is higher than that for cardboard lies. The grammage of solid board ranges in particular from about 500 to 3000 g/m ² . The designation as solid cardboard describes the density and the homogeneous structure of this packaging material. Solid board is mostly made of several layers, whereby up to 100 percent of the mass can consist of recycled fiber mass, i.e. processed waste paper. A "main extension plane" of a unit is to be understood in particular as a plane which is parallel to a largest side face of an imaginary cuboid which just about completely encloses the unit and in particular runs through the center point of the cuboid. In this way, in particular, a packaging insert that is advantageously produced in a simple manner can be provided. Furthermore, in particular an advantageously reliable guidance of brush product packaging devices in the packaging insert can be achieved. Furthermore, in particular, a prefabricated material can be used. In particular, further processing effort can be kept low. Furthermore, in particular an advantageously light packaging insert can be provided. Furthermore, an advantageously high ecology of the tray packaging can be achieved. A high level of ecology can be achieved in particular through the use of recycled paper material be reached. Furthermore, a particular universal applicability of the tray packaging can be achieved with a high standard.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one outer packaging body has at least one shoe element for receiving the at least one packaging insert and at least one hood element for closing the shoe element. The shoe element is in particular formed by a cuboid that is open on one side. In particular, it would be conceivable for individual walls of the shoe element to be raised. Preferably, the one front wall of the shoe element is not raised. In particular, the front wall is completely or partially removed in order to achieve better product presentation. In particular, the left, right and back walls can be raised. If part of the walls are raised all the way up, products can be supported up to the top edge. It would also be conceivable for the walls to rise towards the rear, so that the rear wall is high and the height of the side walls increases towards the rear. In principle, the walls can also be designed with a height gradient. Furthermore, the walls can be designed with recesses. In particular, the shoe element can at least partially form a sales display. For this purpose, the shoe element can in particular be printed in order to optimize presentation at the point of sale. The hood element is formed in particular by a folded hood. In particular, the hood element is merely inserted and/or attached. The hood element is preferably provided on a rear side or a front side in order to move into the shoe element. If the shoe element has a rear wall, it would be conceivable in particular for the hood element to have the reverse shape of the shoe element, with the hood element having a wall, in particular a high wall, in particular on the front side. The wall is used in particular for support. The hood element is in particular cuboidal and is intended to be slipped over the products or the brush product packaging devices and the shoe element. The hood element is preferably attached by means of adhesive or adhesive tape, aids being provided in particular for detaching the hood element from the shoe element. Various options for removing the hood element are conceivable. For example, a perforation may be provided in the hood member for removing the lid and exposing the brush product packaging devices. The perforation can be reinforced with a band, for example, to prevent a perforation strip from tearing off. The perforation can also extend in particular around the longitudinal axis of the packaging and/or obliquely, in particular when the side walls of the shoe element are oblique. Furthermore, it would also be conceivable for the adhesive points to be torn off and/or detached from the hood element. It would also be conceivable that no connection is provided between the hood element and the shoe element and the hood element can simply be lifted off. In principle, it would also be conceivable for the hood element and the shoe element to be designed in one piece during manufacture and filling. In particular, it would be conceivable that the hood element and the shoe element are designed as a cardboard box that is filled and/or a filled packaging insert is inserted. It would be particularly conceivable that the hood element and the shoe element can be separated by a perforation. In this way, in particular, an advantageous tray packaging can be provided. In particular, tray packaging can be provided which can advantageously be used for transporting and presenting brush product packaging devices or brush products.

The at least one packaging insert is in particular only designed to be inserted into the shoe element. A number of packaging inserts in an outer packaging body can in particular be different. In particular, it would be conceivable that only one row of brush product packaging devices is provided for receiving and accordingly only one packaging insert is provided, or that multiple rows of packaging inserts are provided for multiple rows of brush product packaging devices, such as two or three rows. A multiple row is in particular not limited. In particular, rows of one packaging insert each with a multiplicity of brush product packaging devices accommodated therein can be arranged both next to one another and one above the other. In particular, a further packaging insert can also be arranged on a row of brush product packaging devices. For reasons of stability, it would also be conceivable that, for example, two packaging inserts are always arranged together in a holder and/or that individual packaging inserts are connected, in particular glued. Furthermore would also conceivable that to hold the interface shape, in particular for stabilization, a packaging insert is hung in another packaging insert and these support each other. Furthermore, it would be conceivable that the basic body of the outer packaging is merely formed by a ring or band which supports the packaging insert. In addition, it would be conceivable that separate, additional shoes are provided for bundling.

A shoe element can accommodate in particular from 4 to 20, preferably from 5 to 12, brush product packaging devices in the length in a row, which are accommodated in particular in a packaging insert. Furthermore, the shoe element can in turn accommodate from 1 to 9, preferably from 1 to 4, packaging inserts filled with brush product packaging devices. Particularly in the case of low brush product packaging devices, such as in particular for dental floss, flossers or the like, between 1 and 3 rows of brush product packaging devices can be arranged one above the other in a packaging insert. In particular, the packaging insert has a length of 100 mm to 350 mm, preferably 115 mm to 250 mm. A width of the packaging insert is in particular from 20 mm to 120 mm, preferably from 30 mm to 100 mm. The width is in particular directly dependent on the width of the brush product packaging devices, with the brush product packaging devices in turn being adapted to standards. In particular, standard widths for brush product packaging devices are 42 mm, 70 mm and 92 mm. The cutting width of the packaging insert is therefore particularly dependent on the intended receiving width and the desired guiding height. In a folded state, the height of the packaging insert is in particular from 15 mm to 80 mm, preferably from 25 mm to 60 mm. In particular, the outer packaging body has a length of 100 mm to 400 mm, preferably 120 mm to 350 mm. Furthermore, the outer packaging body has in particular a width of 30 mm to 300 mm, preferably 35 mm to 250 mm. Furthermore, the outer packaging body has in particular a height of 80 mm to 400 mm, preferably 120 mm to 350 mm.

When producing the tray packaging, the packaging insert is produced in a first step. For this purpose, corrugated cardboard is/are unrolled and then Longitudinal creases introduced into the corrugated cardboard. The creases later form the edges of the packaging insert in particular. The corrugated cardboard is then cut to the appropriate length. In particular, the corrugated cardboard is delivered in the correct width on rolls. The corrugated cardboard is then formed and held with stamps to create the packaging insert. The packaging insert is then placed in a shuttle, in which the packaging insert is held in shape and filled manually or with a robot. In a second step, the outer packaging body is formed. The filled packaging insert is then placed in the shoe element of the outer packaging body. The packaging insert is held in shape by the shoe element, with the packaging insert lying directly against the shoe element. The packaging insert is in particular only held and clamped by means of a frictional connection. However, fastening means for securing the packaging insert are also conceivable. The outer packaging body is then closed. In particular, there are different variants of the outer packaging body. Particularly in the case of a separate design of the shoe element and the hood element, the packaging insert is inserted into the shoe element without the hood element. in particular, the packaging insert can also only be loaded in the shoe element. The hood element is only then formed and placed on the filled shoe element. The hood element is then connected to the shoe element, in particular by means of gluing.

In this context, the terms “axial” and “radial” relate in particular to a main axis of extension of the electric brush handle part, so that the term “axial” refers in particular to a direction that runs parallel or coaxially to one of the main axes of extension. Furthermore, the expression "radial" in the following designates in particular a direction that runs perpendicularly to one of the main axes of extension. A "main extension axis" of an object is to be understood in particular as an axis which runs parallel to a longest edge of a smallest geometric cuboid which just completely encloses the object and in particular intersects a geometric center point of the object.

Furthermore, the terms "top" or "front" of the toothbrush should be understood in this context in particular as that side of the toothbrush on which the thumb is placed. The upper or front side is normally also that side on which the bristle field, in particular the brush head of the brush head, is directed. The "underside" or "back side" of the toothbrush is to be understood in particular as meaning that side which faces away from the bristle field of the brush head. Furthermore, the terms "left side" and "right side" each refer to a front view.

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Further advantages result from the following description of the drawings. Three exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into further meaningful combinations.

Fig. 1

einen Zuschnitt eines Kartenelements eines Verpackungsgrundkörpers einer erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 2

einen Zuschnitt eines Haubenelements des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 3a

das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von oben,

Fig. 3b

das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von unten,

Fig. 3c

das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 3d

das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer Unteransicht,

Fig. 3e

das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine lange Seite,

Fig. 3f

das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine kurze Seite,

Fig. 4a

die erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer 3D-Ansicht von oben,

Fig. 4b

die erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung mit einer Halteeinheit, die ein Haltemittel aufweist, in einer 3D-Ansicht von unten,

Fig. 4c

die erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer Seitenansicht auf eine kurze Seite,

Fig. 4d

die erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer Seitenansicht auf eine lange Seite,

Fig. 5a

einen Zuschnitt eines Faltelements der Halteeinheit der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 5b

das Faltelement der Halteeinheit der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht,

Fig. 5c

das Faltelement der Halteeinheit der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 5d

das Faltelement der Halteeinheit und das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht,

Fig. 5e

das Faltelement der Halteeinheit, das Haubenelement des Verpackungsgrundkörpers und ein in dem Haubenelement aufgenommenes Bürstenprodukt in einer 3D-Ansicht,

Fig. 6

einen Zuschnitt einer alternativen erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 7a

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von vorne,

Fig. 7b

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von hinten,

Fig. 7c

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 7d

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine kurze Seite (Oberseite),

Fig. 7e

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine kurze Seite (Unterseite),

Fig. 7f

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine lange Seite,

Fig. 8a

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine kurze Seite (Oberseite) mit einem aufgenommenen Bürstenprodukt,

Fig. 8b

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, offenen Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine kurze Seite (Oberseite) mit einem aufgenommenen Bürstenprodukt,

Fig. 9a

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, geschlossenen Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von vorne,

Fig. 9b

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, geschlossenen Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von hinten,

Fig. 9c

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, geschlossenen Zustand in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 9d

die alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, geschlossenen Zustand in einer Seitenansicht auf eine lange Seite,

Fig. 10

einen Zuschnitt einer weiteren alternativen erfindungsgemäßen Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einer Draufsicht,

Fig. 11a

die weitere alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, verschlossenen Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von vorne,

Fig. 11b

die weitere alternative erfindungsgemäße Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtung in einem gefalteten, verschlossenen Zustand in einer 3D-Ansicht von der Seite,

Fig. 12a

eine Verpackungseinlage einer Trayverpackung in einer 3D-Ansicht von vorne,

Fig. 12b

die Verpackungseinlage der Trayverpackung in einer 3D-Ansicht von der Seite,

Fig. 12c

die Trayverpackung mit einem Schuhelement eines Umverpackungsgrundkörpers und mit der Verpackungseinlage und zwei in der Trayverpackung aufgenommene Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtungen in einer 3D-Ansicht,

Fig. 12d

die Trayverpackung mit dem Schuhelement des Umverpackungsgrundkörpers und mit der Verpackungseinlage und zwei in der Trayverpackung aufgenommene Bürstenproduktverpackungsvorrichtungen in einer 3D-Ansicht von oben,

Fig. 12e

die Trayverpackung mit dem Umverpackungsgrundkörper, der ein Haubenelement aufweist, in einer 3D-Ansicht,

Fig. 13

eine alternative Trayverpackung mit einem Umverpackungsgrundkörper und einer Verpackungseinlage in einer 3D-Ansicht und

Fig. 14

die alternative Trayverpackung mit dem Umverpackungsgrundkörper und der Verpackungseinlage in einer Draufsicht,

Show it:

1

a blank of a card element of a packaging base body of a brush product packaging device according to the invention in a plan view,

2

a blank of a hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a plan view,

Figure 3a

the hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a 3D view from above,

Figure 3b

the hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a 3D view from below,

3c

the hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a plan view,

3d

the hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a bottom view,

Figure 3e

the hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a side view on a long side,

Fig. 3f

the hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a side view on a short side,

Figure 4a

the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a 3D view from above,

Figure 4b

the brush product packaging device according to the invention with a holding unit, which has a holding means, in a 3D view from below,

Figure 4c

the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a side view on a short side,

Figure 4d

the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a side view on a long side,

Figure 5a

a blank of a folding element of the holding unit of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a plan view,

Figure 5b

the folding element of the holding unit of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a 3D view,

Figure 5c

the folding element of the holding unit of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a plan view,

Figure 5d

the folding element of the holding unit and the hood element of the packaging body of the brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded state in a 3D view,

Figure 5e

the folding element of the holding unit, the hood element of the basic packaging body and a brush product accommodated in the hood element in a 3D view,

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a blank of an alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a plan view,

Figure 7a

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a 3D view from the front,

Figure 7b

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a 3D rear view,

Figure 7c

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a plan view,

Figure 7d

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a side view on a short side (top side),

Figure 7e

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a side view on a short side (bottom),

Fig. 7f

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a side view on a long side,

Figure 8a

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a side view on a short side (top) with a received brush product,

Figure 8b

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, open state in a side view on a short side (top) with a received brush product,

Figure 9a

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, closed state in a 3D view from the front,

Figure 9b

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, closed state in a 3D rear view,

9c

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, closed state in a plan view,

Figure 9d

the alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, closed state in a side view on a long side,

10

a blank of another alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a plan view,

Figure 11a

the further alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, closed state in a 3D view from the front,

Figure 11b

the further alternative brush product packaging device according to the invention in a folded, closed state in a 3D view from the side,

12a

a packaging insert of a tray packaging in a 3D view from the front,

Figure 12b

the packaging insert of the tray packaging in a 3D view from the side,

Figure 12c

the tray packaging with a shoe element of an outer packaging body and with the packaging insert and two brush product packaging devices accommodated in the tray packaging in a 3D view,

Figure 12d

the tray packaging with the shoe element of the outer packaging body and with the packaging insert and two brush product packaging devices accommodated in the tray packaging in a 3D view from above,

Figure 12e

the tray packaging with the outer packaging body, which has a hood element, in a 3D view,

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an alternative tray packaging with an outer packaging body and a packaging insert in a 3D view and

14

the alternative tray packaging with the outer packaging body and the packaging insert in a plan view,

Description of the exemplary embodiments

The Figures 1 to 5 show a brush product packaging device 10a for receiving a brush product 12a. The brush product 12a has an application head 14a and a handle 16a. The application head 14a includes an array of bristles. Furthermore, the brush product 12a has a neck 30a which connects the handle 16a to the application head 14a. The brush product 12a is a toothbrush, in particular a manual toothbrush. The brush product packaging device 10a is provided, for example, to accommodate a toothbrush. The brush product packaging device 10a forms a primary packaging for the brush product 12a. The brush product packaging device 10a is designed as a sales packaging. The brush product packaging device 10a has a receiving area 20a for receiving the brush product 12a. The receiving area 20a is approximately cuboid. The receiving area 20a is designed to be essentially closed. The receiving area 20a is in particular not designed to be completely sealed.

The brush product packaging device 10a and the brush product 12a accommodated in the brush product packaging device 10a form a system, in particular a sales system.

The brush product packaging device 10a has a packaging base body 18a. The basic packaging body 18a forms a basic body of the brush product packaging device 10a. The basic packaging body 18a is intended to form the essentially closed receiving area 20a for the brush product 12a. The basic packaging body 18a materially delimits the receiving area 20a. Furthermore, the packaging base body 18a consists largely of a paper material. The basic packaging body 18a consists of solid cardboard.

The basic packaging body 18a has a flat card element 34a and a folded hood element 36a applied to the card element 34a. The card element 34a and the hood element 36a consist for the most part of a paper material. The card element 34a and the hood element 36a consist of cardboard. The card element 34a and the hood element 36a have the same material thickness. In an assembled state, the hood element 36a is firmly connected to the card element 34a. Furthermore, an extension of the hood element 36a along a main extension direction 40a of the brush product packaging device 10a essentially corresponds to an extension of the card element 34a along the main extension direction 40a of the brush product packaging device 10a. The card element 34a is arranged on a front side of the brush product packaging device 10a. The map element 34a has a substantially rectangular shape. The card element 34a has a length of 50 mm to 300 mm, preferably 100 mm to 260 mm. Furthermore, the card element 34a has a width of 20 mm to 150 mm, preferably 35 mm to 135 mm. The grammage of the card element 34a is from 200 g/m ² to 500 g/m ² , preferably from 250 g/m ² to 450 g/m ² . The hood element 36a is arranged on a rear side of the brush product packaging device 10a. The hood element 36a has boundary surfaces 66a delimiting the receiving region 20a and sealing edges 64a connected to the boundary surfaces 66a, which are provided for a connection to the card element 34a. The sealing edges 64a are connected to the boundary surfaces 66a of the hood element 36a via perforations and grooves. The hood element 36a is made from a blank ( 2 ). The blank of the hood element 36a has a plurality of boundary surfaces 66a, comprising a rectangular base and four trapezoidal side parts. A sealing edge 64a is arranged on each of the side parts, the sealing edge 64a encompassing the entire tab 70a in the region of the tab 70a. Furthermore, a dust flap 68a is arranged on each of the two free edges of the two long trapezoidal side parts. In a flat state, the hood element 36a has a length of 70 mm to 320 mm, preferably 110 mm to 280 mm. Furthermore, the hood member 36a has a width of 40 mm to 150 mm, preferably 50 mm to 120 mm, in a flat state. In a molded state of the hood element 36a, the internal dimensions of the trough forming the receiving area 20a on a side facing the card element 34a are a length of 50 mm to 250 mm, preferably 100 mm to 200 mm, and a width of 15 mm to 60 mm. preferably from 20mm to 40mm. The hood element 36a has a conicity from a side facing the card element 34a to a base, the conicity being identical on opposite sides, in particular on all four sides. An angle of taper is from 2° to 20°, preferably from 2° to 10°. Further For example, the height of the hood member 36a in a molded state is from 10 mm to 25 mm, preferably from 14 mm to 20 mm. The overall height of the basic packaging body 18a is from 8 mm to 35 mm, preferably from 12 mm to 25 mm. The front and back of the package base 18a are substantially parallel.

The basic packaging body 18a has the dust flaps 68a. The hood element 36a has the dust flaps 68a. The dust flaps 68a are provided to prevent or reduce the ingress of dust. The dust flaps 68a are fixed, such as by sealing, folded and applied to form the hood element 36a, but they can also be arranged unfixed or unfixed and merely abut. During production, the dust flaps 68a are sealed in particular with the short side parts of the boundary surfaces 66a of the hood element 36a.

Furthermore, the packaging base body 18a has a Euro hole recess at an upper end. The euro hole recess is introduced into a tab 70a projecting upwards. The flap 70a has a double cardboard guide. The tab 70a for the euro hole recess is designed in two layers, one layer of the tab 70a being formed by the card element 34a and one layer of the tab 70a being formed by the hood element 36a. The hood element 36a and the card element 34a are sealed in the area of the flap 70a. Tab 70a is partially integral with hood member 36a and partially integral with card member 34a. A front cardboard layer of the card element 34a of the flap 70a has a smaller euro hole recess 72a than the rear cardboard layer of the hood element 36a of the flap 70a in order to obtain an overlap visually from the front and to be able to compensate for folding tolerances. A larger Eurohole recess 74a is provided in the rear cardboard layer of the hood element 36a of the flap 70a. The euro hole recesses 72a, 74a have a size difference of 0.5 mm. The Euro hole recess is closed to ensure stability and not open at the side. In principle, the euro hole recess can also be omitted if the basic packaging body 18a is not hung in order to save material and volume.

The basic packaging body 18a also has a guide section 42a, 42a' with a reduced depth on two opposite edges 38a, 38a', which extend parallel to the main extension direction 40b of the brush product packaging device 10a. The guide sections 42a, 42a' each have a reduced depth compared to the overall depth. The basic packaging body 18a has straight, parallel outer edges in the guide sections 42a, 42a'. The basic packaging body 18a is designed at least partially in multiple layers in the guide sections 42a, 42a'. The card element 34a and the hood element 36a are each arranged in an overlapping manner in the guide sections 42a, 42a'. The card element 34a is sealed to the hood element 36a in the guide sections 42a, 42a' via the sealing edges 64a, the sealed edges 64a and the card element 34a being sealed over their entire area in the guide sections 42a, 42a'. The guide sections 42a, 42a' each form an insertion plane of the brush product packaging device 10a. The guide sections 42a, 42a' serve to accommodate the brush product packaging device 10a in a tray packaging 54a. The brush product packaging device 10a is inserted into guides of the tray packaging 54a for sale. A maximum thickness of the basic packaging body 18a in the guide sections 42a, 42a' is from 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm, preferably from 0.3 mm to 1 mm.

Furthermore, the brush product packaging device 10a has a holding unit 22a. The holding unit 22a protrudes into the receiving area 20a and is intended to hold the brush product 12a in position relative to the receiving area 20a. The holding unit 22a is provided to hold the brush product 12a on the handle 16a and/or the neck 30a in position relative to the receiving area 20a or to reduce a movement of the brush product 12a. The holding unit 22a is provided to reduce a movement play of the brush product 12a. The holding unit 22a consists largely of a paper material.

In one embodiment, the holding unit 22a can be formed partially in one piece with the packaging base body 18a. The holding unit 22a is, for example, partially formed in one piece with the packaging base body 18a. The holding unit 22a has a holding means 24a, which of an indentation in the Packaging body 18a is formed. The holding means 24a is introduced directly into the packaging base body 18a and is formed in one piece with the packaging base body 18a. The holding means 24a is introduced into the hood element 36a. The holding means 24a is only shown as an example in Figure 4b shown, since the indentation is introduced in particular subsequently, after packaging, and is therefore only visible in a fully manufactured state. In principle, however, it would also be conceivable for the holding means 24a to already be engaged when the hood element 36a is folded, as in Figure 3a or 3b shown, is introduced. The holding means 24a is formed by a waist in the hood element 36a of the packaging base body 18a. The brush product 12a is pushed into a proper position by the holding means 24a. The brush product 12a is pressed against an inside of the packaging base body 18a by means of the holding means 24a. In principle, it would also be conceivable for several, in particular two or three, corresponding holding means 24a to be provided. The holding means 24a is produced by two corresponding grooves in the packaging base body 18a ( Figure 4b ).

Furthermore, in an alternative embodiment, the holding unit 22a has a folding element 26a. The folding element 26a is made of cardboard. The folding element 26a is formed by a separate component that is different from the basic packaging body 18a. The folding element 26a is made from a flat blank, in which the folding options are already integrated in the form of grooves. The folding element 26a is formed by an insert part for the basic packaging body 18a. The folding element 26a has three areas, namely a first attachment area 76a, in which the folding element 26a is connected to the basic packaging body 18a, a fixing area 78a, in which the folding element 26a is intended to fix the brush product 12a, and a second attachment area 80a, in which the folding element 26a is connected to the packaging base body 18a. The fixing area 78a is arranged between the first attachment area 76a and the second attachment area 80a. The fixing area 78a of the folding element 26a forms an elevation. The fixing area 78a forms an elevation in the shape of a gabled roof. Depending on the folding angle of the folding element 26a, different heights of the folding element 26a can be realized. The position for fixing the brush product 12a is variable. In particular, the position depends on a geometry of the receiving area 20a and a geometry of the brush product 12a. The brush product 12a is fixed, for example, in a neck area 30a of the brush product 12a ( Figures 5a, 5b, 5c , 5d, 5e ).

The folding element 26a is glued into the basic packaging body 18a. The folding element 26a is adhesively bonded to the packaging base body 18a in the two fastening areas 76a, 80a. The folding element 26a is glued to an inside of the basic packaging body 18a on a base of the hood element 36a. Furthermore, the folding element 26a preferably has an approximately circular base area when it is arranged in the basic packaging body 18a. The folding element 26a is mounted and folded in a state in which it is arranged in the packaging base body 18a. The folding element 26a, in particular a blank of the folding element 26a, has an egg-shaped outer shape in a flat state, the outer shape being designed such that it results in a circular base area in a folded state. A circular base has the advantage that the folding element 26a can be arranged in any position in any orientation. Furthermore, the at least one folding element 26a has a maximum extent of 10 mm to 50 mm when it is arranged in the basic packaging body 18a. An unfolded blank of the folding element 26a has a length of 20 mm to 50 mm, preferably 30 mm to 40 mm. Furthermore, the unfolded blank of the folding element 26a has a width of 10 mm to 30 mm, preferably 15 mm to 25 mm. In a folded, assembled state, the folding element 26a has a circular base area, the diameter of the base area being from 10 mm to 30 mm, preferably from 15 mm to 25 mm. A height of the folding element 26a in a folded, assembled state is from 8 mm to 16 mm, preferably from 9 mm to 13 mm.

The folding element 26a forms a groove 28a for receiving a neck 30a of the brush product 12a. The folding element 26a forms a groove-shaped recess. The groove 28a is formed in two surfaces of the folding element 26a. The groove 28a is made in two surfaces of the fixing area 78a of the folding element. To realize the groove 28a, two surfaces of the folding element 26a each have a recess, the recesses being connected to one another on at least one side. The recesses are approximately rectangular. The recesses taper conically from a free end, which results in better clamping. The recesses are trapezoidal. The resulting groove 28a has a width of 3 mm to 10 mm, preferably 3 mm to 6 mm, in a lower region. Furthermore, the groove 28a has a width of 4 mm to 15 mm, preferably 5 mm to 10 mm, at a free, open end. The depth of the groove 28a, measured on the surface of the folding element 26a, is in particular from 3 mm to 12 mm, preferably from 5 mm to 10 mm.

Furthermore, the folding element 26a has an optional fixing section 32a, which is intended to brace the neck 30a of the brush product 12a against the packaging base body 18a. The fixing section 32a is formed by a side contour of the fixing area 78a of the folding element 26a. The fixing section 32a, together with a side wall of the hood element 36a of the basic packaging body 18a, forms a constriction in the receiving area 20a, in which the brush product 12a can be fixed. The fixing section 32a serves in particular for an alternative fixing of the brush product 12a, for example when the neck 30a of the brush product 12a is unfavorably positioned or the groove 28a is too narrow for the corresponding neck 30a. The folding element 26a can therefore be used in particular for different brush products 12a ( Figures 5a, 5b, 5c , 5d, 5e ).

In the manufacture of the brush product packaging device 10a, a blank of the card element 34a and the hood element 36a is produced in a first method step. Subsequently, the hood element 36a is formed. A trough is formed from the flat blank of the hood element 36a. The formed trough can optionally be glued and/or sealed. In addition, the folding element 26a of the holding unit 22a is introduced into the hood element 36a. The shaped tub is then filled with the brush product 12a and fixed in or with the folding element 26a. The card element 34a is then placed on the filled trough of the hood element 36a. The card member 34a is heat sealed to the sealing edges 64a of the hood member 36a.

In the Figures 12a to 12e a tray package 54a is shown. The tray packaging 54a is intended to accommodate at least two, in particular a large number of, brush product packaging devices 10a. The tray packaging 54a is provided, for example, to accommodate the brush product packaging device 10a, although other brush product packaging devices can also be accommodated by the tray packaging 54a. The tray packaging 54a is from a secondary packaging formed, which is provided for a transport, as well as a presentation of multiple brush product packaging devices 10a.

The tray packaging 54a has an outer packaging body 56a and a packaging insert 58a arranged in the outer packaging body 56a for positioning the brush product packaging devices 10a. The outer packaging base body 56a has a shoe element 60a for receiving the packaging insert 58a and a hood element 62a for closing the shoe element 60a. The shoe element 60a is formed by a cuboid open on one side. The shoe element 60a is designed as an open box. The shoe member 60a is made of a paper material. The shoe element 60a consists of corrugated cardboard. The front wall of the shoe element 60a is partially recessed for better product presentation. Further, the left, right and rear walls of the shoe member 60a are raised. Here, the rear wall is high, while a height of the side walls of the shoe element 60a increases towards the rear. The walls have a height gradient. The hood element 62a is formed in particular by a folded hood. The hood element 62a is formed by a cuboid open on one side. The hood element 62a is designed as an open box. The hood member 62a is made of paper material. The hood member 62a is made of corrugated cardboard. The hood element 62a and the shoe element 60a are formed in one piece during production and filling. The hood element 62a and the shoe element 60a are designed as a cardboard box that is filled and/or placed in a filled packaging insert 58a. The hood element 62a and the shoe element 60a can in particular be subsequently separated by a perforation 82a ( 12c, 12d , 12e ).

Furthermore, the packaging insert 58a consists largely of a paper material. The packaging insert 58a is made of corrugated cardboard. The packaging insert 58a is made from a single-sided corrugated cardboard, ie from a corrugated cardboard consisting of an outer cover and a corrugated layer. The corrugations of a corrugated layer of the corrugated cardboard of the packaging insert 58a are intended to each form a guide groove for the guide sections 42a, 42a' of the brush product packaging devices 10a. Each trough of the corrugated layer of the packing insert 58a forms a guide groove. The packaging insert 58a is therefore arranged so that the Corrugated layer facing the brush product packaging devices 10a. The corrugation crests of the corrugated layer of the corrugated cardboard of the packaging insert 58a also extend in a packaging state parallel to a main plane of extent of the brush product packaging devices 10a. The wave spacing of the packaging insert 58a, ie from wave trough to wave trough or from wave crest to wave crest, is from 5 mm to 14 mm, preferably from 7.5 mm to 11 mm. The corrugation spacing of the packaging insert 58a is exactly 9.13 mm. The height of the individual waves of the packaging insert 58a is from 2 mm to 10 mm, preferably from 3.5 mm to 8 mm, with the same height being provided for each pack and in particular for all tray packs 54a ( 12a, 12b ).

The packaging insert 58a serves for the uniform reception and presentation of the brush product packaging devices 10a. For this purpose, the brush product packaging devices 10a are inserted into the packaging insert 58a. The packaging insert 58a serves to receive and guide the brush product packaging devices 10a in the tray packaging 54a in a defined manner. The packaging insert 58a is folded in a U-shape. The packaging insert 58a is U-shaped in a folded state. Furthermore, the packaging insert 58a has a flat base 84a and two side parts 86a, 86a' which are arranged on opposite sides of the base 84a and extend perpendicularly to the base 84a. The side parts 86a, 86a' and the base 84a are folded in one piece from one piece, in particular from a sheet of cardboard. The side parts 86a, 86a' are provided for receiving and guiding the guide sections 42a, 42a' of the brush product packaging devices 10a. One guide section 42a, 42a' of a brush product packaging device 10a is guided in each side part 86a, 86a' ( 12c, 12d ).

In an inserted state, the packaging insert 58a is held in the U-shape by the outer packaging base body 56a. The packaging insert 58a is designed to be inserted only into the shoe element 60a. A number of packaging inserts 58a in an outer packaging body 56a can, however, in particular be different ( Figure 12c ).

When producing the tray packaging 54a, the packaging insert 58a is produced in a first step. To do this, corrugated cardboard is unrolled and then Longitudinal creases introduced into the corrugated cardboard. The creases later form in particular the edges of the packaging insert 58a. The corrugated cardboard is then cut to the appropriate length. In particular, the corrugated cardboard is delivered in the correct width on rolls. Subsequently, the corrugated cardboard is stamped and held to form the packing insert 58a. The packaging insert 58a is then placed in a shuttle in which the packaging insert 58a is kept in shape and is filled manually or with a robot. In a second step, the outer packaging body 56a is formed. The filled packaging insert 58a is then placed in the shoe element 60a of the outer packaging base body 56a. The packaging insert 58a is held in shape by the shoe element 60a, with the packaging insert 58a lying directly against the shoe element 60a. The packaging insert 58a is in particular held and clamped only by means of a friction fit. However, fastening means for securing the packaging insert 58a are also conceivable. The outer packaging base body 56a is then closed. In particular, there are different variants of the outer packaging body 56a. In particular, in the case of a separate configuration of the shoe element 60a and the hood element 62a, the packaging insert 58a is inserted into the shoe element 60a without the hood element 62a. In particular, the packaging insert 58a can also only be loaded in the shoe element 60a. The hood element 62a is only then formed and placed on the filled shoe element 60a. The hood element 62a is then connected to the shoe element 60a, in particular by means of gluing.

In the Figures 6 to 11 , 13 and 14 two further exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. The following descriptions are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, with regard to the same components, features and functions on the description of the other exemplary embodiments, in particular the Figures 1 to 5 and 12 , can be referenced. To distinguish between the exemplary embodiments, the letter a is in the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment Figures 1 to 5 and 12 by the letters b and c in the reference numerals of the embodiments of FIG Figures 6 to 11 , 13 and 14 replaced. With regard to components with the same designation, in particular with regard to components with the same reference symbols, reference can in principle also be made to the drawings and/or the description the other embodiments, in particular the Figures 1 to 5 and 12 , to get expelled.

The Figures 6 to 9 Figure 12 shows an alternative brush product packaging device 10b for receiving a brush product. The brush product packaging device 10b has a packaging base body 18b. The basic packaging body 18b is intended to form the essentially closed receiving area 20b for the brush product. The basic packaging body 18b is formed from a blank. The brush product packaging device 10b consists of the packaging base body 18b. The packaging body 18b is formed by a folded and glued box. The basic packaging body 18b has a handle area 44b receiving the handle of the brush product and a head area 46b receiving the application head of the brush product ( figure 6 ).

The basic packaging body 18b also has a guide section 42b, 42b' with a reduced depth on two opposite edges 38b, 38b', which extend parallel to a main extension direction 40b of the brush product packaging device 10b. The guide sections 42b, 42b' each have a reduced depth compared to the overall depth. The basic packaging body 18b has straight, parallel outer edges in the guide sections 42b, 42b'. The basic packaging body 18b is designed partially in multiple layers in the guide sections 42b, 42b'. For this purpose, the basic packaging body 18b is folded like a comb in the guide sections 42b, 42b'. The guide sections 42b, 42b' are arranged exclusively in a handle area 44b of the packaging base body 18b.

The receiving area 20b of the brush product packaging device 10b has a cross section perpendicular to the main extension direction 40b in the handle area 44b, which cross section differs significantly from a cross section of the receiving area 20b in the head area 46b. The receiving area 20b has a lens-shaped cross section in the gripping area 44b perpendicularly to the main extension direction 40b. Furthermore, the receiving area 20b in the head area 46b has a rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the main extension direction 40b. A cross section of the receiving area 20b perpendicular to the main extension direction 40b goes along the main extension direction 40b from the head area 46b to the handle area 44b approximately continuous, changing from a rectangular cross-section to a lenticular cross-section. For this purpose, the basic packaging body 18b has at least two converging edges 48b, 48b', 48b", 48b‴, which each extend essentially parallel to a main extension direction 40b. The basic packaging body 18b has two converging edges 48b, 48b', 48b on opposite sides ", 48b‴, which each extend essentially parallel to a main extension direction 40b. The converging edges 48b, 48b', 48b", 48b‴ each extend over a substantial part of a main extent of the packaging base body 18b, the converging edges 48b, 48b', 48b", 48b‴ ending in the handle area 44b. The four converging edges 48b, 48b', 48b", 48b‴ each form one of the four side edges of the rectangular cross section of the packaging base body 18b in the head area 46b. The edges 48b, 48b', 48b", 48b‴ of the packaging base body 18a converge towards the Guide section 42b, 42b'. For this purpose, the edges 48b, 48b', 48b", 48b‴ are tapered towards the front and rear. Between the respective two converging edges 48b, 48b', 48b", 48b‴ another folded edge is arranged, which is essentially parallel extend to a main extension direction 40b. The further folding edges form the edges 38b, 38b' of the guide sections 42b, 42b'.

The basic packaging body 18b has a decreasing height profile from the front to the back from top to bottom, with a wedge shape and additionally a camber being present. The packaging base body 18b is straight at the top and curved at the bottom on the front and the back. An underside of the basic packaging body 18b curves upwards. Further, the bottom of the package base 18b is slit from front to back with one side folded up and the other side folded down. A slot 88b brings stability. The slit 88b also simplifies erection. Furthermore, a groove from left to right and a groove from front to back are provided on the underside. The upper side of the basic packaging body 18b has a straight, flat surface which forms the end of the rectangular cross section. Furthermore, the packaging base body 18b has a Euro hole recess at an upper end. The euro hole recess is introduced into a tab 70b protruding upwards ( Figures 7a, 7b , 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f ).

It would also be conceivable for the basic packaging body 18b to have a number of auxiliary grooves 89b, which support shaping of the crowning. The auxiliary grooves 89b are introduced on the front and the back. The auxiliary grooves 89b preferably do not extend over the entire length of the basic packaging body. The auxiliary grooves 89b extend from an underside of the packaging base body 18b over part of the handle area 44b of the packaging base body 18b. The auxiliary grooves 89b extend at least essentially parallel to the main extension direction 40b of the brush product packaging device 10b. The auxiliary grooves 89b optimally support the formation of a crown if they form part of the surface in the crowned part. The auxiliary grooves 89b are partially straight and partially curved. However, it would also be conceivable that the auxiliary grooves 89b are all curved or formed in a combination of straight and curved. The auxiliary grooves 89b are preferably formed on the respective surface symmetrically to the central longitudinal axis of the respective surface.

Furthermore, the basic packaging body 18b has a circumferential perforation strip 50b transverse to the main extension direction 40b for opening the basic packaging body 18b. The perforation strip 50b is designed as a tear-off perforation. The perforation strip 50b is formed by two perforations running parallel to one another. The perforation strip 50b extends circumferentially around a longitudinal axis of the packaging base body 18b. Furthermore, the perforation strip 50b is arranged in the handle area 44b of the basic packaging body 18b. Furthermore, the perforation strip 50b has a tear-off tab 90b at one position, which creates a possibility for starting the tearing open.

Furthermore, the brush product packaging device 10b has a holding unit 22b. The holding unit 22b protrudes into the receiving area 20b and is intended to hold the brush product 12b in position relative to the receiving area 20b. The holding unit 22b is intended to hold the brush product 12b on the handle 16b in position relative to the receiving area 20b or to reduce a movement of the brush product 12b. The holding unit 22b is formed in one piece with the packaging base body 18b. The holding unit 22b has a holding means 24b, which is formed by the lenticular taper in the packaging base body 18b. The holding means 24b is directly in the packaging body 18b introduced and formed in one piece with the packaging body 18b. The holding means 24b is implemented by shaping the basic packaging body 18b. Due to the lens shape, a handle of the brush product can be fixed in the handle area 44b. The brush product is clamped in the handle area 44b without an insert. The basic packaging body 18b forms a part of the holding unit 22b in the lens-shaped cross section.

Furthermore, the holding unit 22b has two further holding means 25b, 25b', which are formed from existing parts of the brush product packaging device 10b. The additional holding means 25b, 25b' are formed, for example, from dust flaps 68b of the basic packaging body 18b. The dust flaps 68b are used to support the brush product 12b in the brush product packaging device 10b. The dust flaps 68b can therefore be misused from their original function. This means that the dust flaps 68b are no longer used as dust flaps 68b but as holding means 25b, 25b' by being folded into the receiving area 20b of the basic packaging body 18b. The holding means 25b, 25b` fix the brush product 12b on a neck. In the embodiment, the dust flaps 68b are designed, for example, as holding means 25b, 25b' of the holding unit 22b and are intended to hold the brush product 12b on a neck partially in position relative to the receiving area 20b ( Figures 8a, 8b ).

The brush product packaging device 10b has a length of 120 mm to 300 mm, preferably 160 mm to 280 mm, in a flat, unshaped state. Furthermore, the brush product packaging device 10b in the flat, unshaped state has a width of 120 mm to 200 mm, preferably 150 mm to 180 mm. In a molded state, the brush product packaging device 10b with the tab has a length of 100 mm to 260 mm, preferably 140 mm to 240 mm. Furthermore, the brush product packaging device 10b in the formed state has a width of 25 mm to 90 mm, preferably 35 mm to 75 mm, with a width of the brush product packaging device 10b in a handle area 44b being adapted to an interface of a tray packaging. A height of the brush product packaging device 10b in a molded state is from 8 mm to 35 mm, preferably from 12 mm to 25 mm.

During the manufacture and filling of the brush product packaging device 10b, a ready-glued casing is purchased, which only has to be erected, filled and closed. The brush product packaging device 10b can be handled either manually or automatically. The completely glued casing of the brush product packaging device 10b already has creases in the side surface and the gluing, with the blanks being able to be delivered in particular flat. In the flat state, the grooves in the side surfaces of the basic packaging body 18b form the edges 38b, 38b' on the left and right. In a first process step, the shell is erected. The envelope is then filled and sealed. Closing is done by gluing the tabs up or by plugging.

The figures 10 , 11a and 11b 12 show an alternative brush product packaging device 10c for receiving a brush product. The brush product packaging device 10c has a packaging base body 18c. The basic packaging body 18c is intended to form the essentially closed receiving area for the brush product. The basic packaging body 18c is formed from a blank. The brush product packaging device 10c consists of the packaging body 18c. The basic packaging body 18c is formed by a folded and glued box. The brush product packaging device 10c is formed by a cuboid cardboard box with a flap 70c with a Euro hole recess. The brush product packaging device 10c has straight side faces at a right angle, the tab 70c with the euro hole recess being provided in an upper area. A width, height and length is therefore constant. The brush product packaging device 10c has a length with the flap 70c of 100 mm to 260 mm, preferably 140 mm to 240 mm. Without the tab 70c, the length is from 75mm to 235mm, preferably from 115mm to 215mm. A width of the brush product packaging device 10c is from 25 mm to 90 mm, preferably from 35 mm to 75 mm. An overall height of the brush product packaging device 10c is in particular from 8 mm to 35 mm, preferably from 12 mm to 25 mm.

The brush product packaging device 10c has a reclosing unit 52c, which is provided for reclosing the packaging base body 18c is. The reclosure unit 52c is formed in one piece with the packaging base body 18c. The reclosure unit 52c has a reclosure tab 92c which can be inserted into a tab receptacle 94c. Reclosing tab 92c is intended to snap to tab receiver 94c. The tab receptacle 94c is arranged on a folding tab of the packaging base body 18c.

During the production and filling of the brush product packaging device 10c, a ready-glued cover is purchased, which can be filled manually or automatically. The folding flaps at the top and bottom of the brush product packaging device 10c can, in particular, be plugged in or glued. In a first process step, the shell is erected and the lower end is closed. The shell is then filled and sealed at the top. Closing is done manually by snapping in or inserting or by gluing the folding flap. Depending on the process, the orientation of the brush product packaging device 10c and the order of sealing can be different.

In the figures 13 and 14 a tray package 54c is shown. The tray packaging 54c is intended to accommodate at least two, in particular a large number of, brush product packaging devices 10c. The tray packaging 54c is provided, for example, to accommodate the brush product packaging device 10c, although other brush product packaging devices can also be accommodated by the tray packaging 54c. The tray packaging 54c is formed by a secondary packaging that is intended for transport and presentation of a plurality of brush product packaging devices 10c.

The tray packaging 54c has an outer packaging body 56c, in particular a shoe element 60c, and a packaging insert 58c arranged in the outer packaging body 56c for positioning the brush product packaging devices 10c. The packaging insert 58c is designed as a grid. The brush product packaging devices 10c can, for example, be inserted individually into the packaging insert 58c designed as a grid. The packaging insert 58c has a multiplicity of longitudinal walls 96c and transverse walls 98c, each of which forms a grid. The outer packaging body 56c forms an outer carton. The grid of Packaging insert 58c can be adapted to a size, in particular a width and height, of the brush product packaging devices 10c to be accommodated. The size of the grid openings corresponds to a cross-sectional shape of the brush product packaging devices 10c. The tray packaging 54c is intended to hold from 10 to 100 pieces, preferably from 15 to 50 pieces, of the brush product packaging devices 10c. The tray packaging 54c is intended to accommodate 5 pieces to 12 pieces of the brush product packaging devices 10c in length. Furthermore, the tray packaging 54c is intended in particular to accommodate 2 pieces to 10 pieces of the brush product packaging devices 10c in width. The width of the recess of the grid of the packaging insert 58c is from 15 mm to 75 mm, preferably from 20 mm to 50 mm, with the void space being the width of a brush product packaging device 10c plus tolerance. The length of the recess of the grid of the packaging insert 58c is from 12 mm to 40 mm, preferably from 15 mm to 30 mm. In particular, the grids of the packaging insert 58c extend approximately over the entire internal dimensions of the tray packaging 54c, so that it is clamped at the front and rear and left and right, or at least cannot slip. The tray packaging 54c also has, for example, a brochure receptacle 100c accommodated in the outer packaging base body 56c. The brochure receptacle 100c is inserted into the outer packaging base body 56c next to the packaging insert 58c. The brochure holder 100c is used, for example, to hold brochures.

The descriptions made for specific figures can of course also be applied to other figures that show the same or similar forms and in which the forms are not described in the same detail.

Of course, the design variants shown in this document are exemplary. Within the scope of the invention, the individual forms and elements of these design variants can be combined with other design variants without departing from the scope of this invention.

Claims (13)

1. Brush product packaging device for receiving a toothbrush (12a) having an application head (14a) and a handle (16a),

   with at least one packaging base body (18a) which is configured to form an at least substantially closed receiving region (20a) for the toothbrush (12a) and which is made at least largely, i. e. by at least 50 weight%, of a paper material, and with at least one holding unit (22a), which protrudes at least partly into the receiving region (20a), which is configured to hold the toothbrush (12a) at least partially in a position with respect to the receiving region (20a) and which is made at least largely of a paper material,

   wherein the at least one holding unit (22a) comprises at least one folding element (26a) which is configured for fixing the toothbrush (12a) in the receiving region (20a),

   characterised in that

   the folding element (26a) is realized as a separate component that differs from the packaging base body (18a) and that

   the folding element (26a) is realized as an insert part for the packaging base body (18a) and is configured to be arranged in the receiving region (20a).
2. Brush product packaging device according to claim 1,
   characterised in that
   the at least one holding unit (22a) is realized at least partly integrally with the packaging base body (18a).
3. Brush product packaging device according to claim 1 or 2,
   characterised in that
   the at least one holding unit (22a) comprises at least one holding member (24a) which is formed by an indentation in the packaging base body (18a).
4. Brush product packaging device according to claim 1,
   characterised in that
   the at least one folding element (26a) forms at least one groove (28a) for receiving a neck (30a) of a brush product (12a).
5. Brush product packaging device according to claim 1,
   characterised in that
   the at least one folding element (26a) comprises at least one fixing section (32a) which is configured to tension a neck (30a) of a brush product (12a) against the packaging base body (18a).
6. Brush product packaging device according to claim 1,
   characterised in that
   in a state when arranged in the packaging base body (18a), the at least one folding element (26a) has an at least approximately circular base surface.
7. Brush product packaging device according to claim 1,
   characterised in that
   in a state when arranged in the packaging base body (18a), the at least one folding element (26a) has a maximum extension of 10 mm to 50 mm.
8. Brush product packaging device according to one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the at least one packaging base body (18a) comprises a planar card element (34a) and a folded hood element (36a) superimposed on the card element (34a), the card element (34a) and the hood element (36a) being respectively made at least largely of a paper material.
9. Brush product packaging device according to one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the at least one packaging base body (18a) comprises, on at least two opposite-situated edges (38a, 38a') extending at least substantially parallel to a main extension direction of the brush product packaging device, respectively one guiding section (42a, 42a') having a reduced depth extension.
10. Brush product packaging device according to claim 9,
    characterised in that
    the at least one packaging base body (18a) is in the guiding sections (42a, 42a') respectively realized at least partly in a multi-layered manner.
11. Brush product packaging device according to claims 8 and 9,
    characterised in that
    the card element (34a) and the hood element (36a) are in the guiding sections (42a, 42a') arranged such that they respectively overlap at least partially.
12. Method for producing a brush product packaging device (10a) according to one of the preceding claims,

    wherein a blank of a card element (34a) and a blank of a hood element (36a) are produced in a first method step,

    wherein the hood element (36a) is formed from a blank,

    wherein a tub is formed from the planar blank of the hood element (36a), wherein lateral elements of the blank of the hood element (36a) are bent, wherein the folding element (26a) of the holding unit (22a) is introduced.
13. System with a brush product packaging device (10a) according to one of claims 1 to 11 and with a toothbrush (12a) accommodated in the brush packaging device (10a).

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