EP3980340B1 - Sleeve-shaped outer part, combination packaging container equipped therewith, and method for separating the combination packaging container - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a collar-shaped outer part formed from a blank for encasing a cup-shaped inner container and to a combination packaging container formed from the inner container and the outer part. However, the invention also relates to a method for separating the combi-packaging container into its inner container and the outer part by separating the predetermined separation area.

The WO 2009/130043 A1 describes, among other things, a sleeve-shaped outer part for forming a combination packaging container. The outer part is formed from a blank by raising and joining ends together in an overlapping area. Furthermore, an actuating means for separating a predetermined separating area is provided, which is arranged between the two end areas spaced apart from one another in the axial direction. The actuating means is formed by an opening extending up to the overlapping area, with the long side of the overlapping end forming the detection section. In a further exemplary embodiment, an actuating tab is provided which can be detached from the casing in a U-shaped peripheral line, in which the weakened line delimiting the actuating tab ends on the longitudinal side of the overlapping end. This design has proven its worth in principle, but it was not possible to achieve perfect severing of the predetermined severing area adjoining the actuating means in all applications.

From the EP 2 338 804 B1 is a packaging container with a first container part having a container bottom and a container wall extending from the container bottom in the direction of a container edge, and a second container part reinforcing the container wall in the form of a sleeve that is detachably connected to the first container part and rests at least partially on the outer surface of the container wall , known.

The second container part has a weakened line running from an upper edge of the second container part facing the container edge in the direction of a lower edge of the second container part facing the container bottom. The second container part is detachable from the first container part by severing the second container part along the line of weakness. The second container part also has a gripping area that is to be gripped manually in order to cut through the second container part and from which the second container part can be detached from the first container part. The weakened line has an engagement section delimiting the gripping area with a reinforced weakening and/or a cutting line, which forms the starting section for severing the second container part along the weakened line. Also provided is an access area adjoining the gripping area, lying on the side of the weakening line opposite the gripping area, which has two predetermined separating lines running transversely to the weakening line, which end on one side in the engagement section of the weakening line. This ensures that the access area remains firmly connected to that edge area of the second container part that does not have the gripping area after separation along the intended separating lines and the engagement section. Here, too, it was not possible to achieve perfect severing of the intended severing area adjoining the gripping area in all applications.

More cuff-shaped outer parts are off JP 2009 126536 A and DE 10 2011 014844 A1 known.

The object of the present invention was to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a sleeve-shaped outer part and a combination packaging container comprising a cup-shaped inner container with a sleeve-shaped outer part surrounding it, by means of which a user is able to safely and above all to be able to carry out continuous separation of the intended separation area. In addition, however, a method for separating the predetermined separation area and the subsequent separation of its outer part and inner container should also be created.

This object is achieved by a sleeve-shaped outer part and a combination packaging container comprising a cup-shaped inner container and a sleeve-shaped outer part designed in this way according to the claims.

• wobei der Innenbehälter einen Behältermantel aufweist, der von einem offenen Ende hin zu einem mit einem Boden verschlossenen Ende insbesondere konisch verjüngend ausgebildet ist,
• wobei das Außenteil aus einem Zuschnitt gebildet ist, welcher Zuschnitt in seinem aufgerichteten Zustand zu einem Mantel gewickelt ist und dabei ein erster Endabschnitt und ein diesem zugewendeter zweiter Endabschnitt des Mantels in einem Überlappungsbereich miteinander verbunden sind,
• wobei das Außenteil weiters eine erste Stirnseite und eine zweite Stirnseite aufweist und die beiden Stirnseiten voneinander beabstandet sind sowie im aufgerichteten Zustand eine Bauhöhe des Mantels definieren, und dabei die erste Stirnseite dem Boden und die zweite Stirnseite dem offenen Ende des Innenbehälters zuwendbar ist,
• wobei zumindest ein im Mantel des Außenteils ausgebildeter Solltrennbereich vorgesehen ist, welcher Solltrennbereich einen ersten Trennabschnitt und einen zweiten Trennabschnitt mit jeweils mehreren hintereinander angeordneten Solltrennstellen, insbesondere Perforationen oder Schnitte, sowie ein in Richtung der Bauhöhe zwischen den beiden Stirnseiten befindliches Betätigungsmittel zum Auftrennen des Solltrennbereichs entlang der beiden beidseits des Betätigungsmittels befindlichen Trennabschnitte umfasst,
• wobei die beiden Trennabschnitte des Solltrennbereichs in Richtung der Bauhöhe des Mantels gesehen aufeinander zulaufend ausgerichtet sind,
• wobei das Betätigungsmittel einen Erfassungsabschnitt mit einem ersten Erfassungsabschnitt-Ende und einem zweiten Erfassungsabschnitt-Ende definiert,
• wobei die beiden Erfassungsabschnitt-Enden in Richtung der Bauhöhe des Mantels gesehenen in einem Abstand voneinander distanziert angeordnet sind, und
• wobei der Erfassungsabschnitt des Betätigungsmittels außerhalb des Überlappungsbereichs angeordnet oder ausgebildet ist, und wobei weiters vorgesehen ist
• dass der Erfassungsabschnitt des Betätigungsmittels in Umfangsrichtung gesehen bezüglich der aufeinander zulaufend ausgerichteten Trennabschnitte des Solltrennbereichs und einer zwischen diesen gedachten geradlinigen Verbindungslinie um einen Versatz seitlich davon distanziert angeordnet oder ausgebildet ist,
• dass das erste Erfassungsabschnitt-Ende des Erfassungsabschnitts ein benachbart befindliches erstes Ende des ersten Trennabschnitts auf die vom zweiten Trennabschnitt abgewendete Seite übergreift,
• dass ein erster Solltrennabschnitt im Mantel des Außenteils in Umfangsrichtung des Mantels gesehen zwischen dem ersten Erfassungsabschnitt-Ende und dem ersten Ende des ersten Trennabschnitts ausgebildet ist,
• dass das zweite Erfassungsabschnitt-Ende des Erfassungsabschnitts ein benachbart befindliches zweites Ende des zweiten Trennabschnitts auf die vom ersten Trennabschnitt abgewendete Seite übergreift,
• dass ein zweiter Solltrennabschnitt im Mantel des Außenteils in Umfangsrichtung des Mantels gesehen zwischen dem zweiten Erfassungsabschnitt-Ende und dem zweiten Ende des zweiten Trennabschnitts ausgebildet ist, und
• dass die beiden Solltrennabschnitte jeweils einen Startabschnitt für die Auftrennung der beiden Trennabschnitte des Solltrennbereichs bei Betätigung des Betätigungsmittels bilden.

The sleeve-shaped outer part according to the invention serves to encase a cup-shaped inner container to form a combination packaging container,

• wherein the inner container has a container jacket which tapers in particular conically from an open end to an end which is closed with a base,
• wherein the outer part is formed from a blank, which blank in its is wound up into a jacket in the erected state and a first end section and a second end section of the jacket facing it are connected to one another in an overlapping area,
• wherein the outer part also has a first end face and a second end face and the two end faces are spaced apart from one another and define an overall height of the casing in the erected state, and the first end face can be turned toward the bottom and the second face can be turned toward the open end of the inner container,
• wherein at least one predetermined separating area is provided in the jacket of the outer part, which predetermined separating area has a first separating section and a second separating section each with a plurality of predetermined separating points arranged one behind the other, in particular perforations or cuts, and an actuating means located in the direction of the overall height between the two end faces for separating the predetermined separating area along of the two separating sections located on either side of the actuating means,
• wherein the two separating sections of the predetermined separating area are aligned so as to run towards one another, as seen in the direction of the overall height of the casing,
• wherein the actuating means defines a sensing portion having a first sensing portion end and a second sensing portion end,
• wherein the two ends of the detection section are arranged at a distance from one another as seen in the direction of the overall height of the casing, and
• wherein the detection portion of the actuating means is arranged or formed outside of the overlapping area, and wherein there is further provided
• that the detection section of the actuating means, seen in the circumferential direction, is arranged or formed laterally spaced apart by an offset with respect to the separating sections of the predetermined separating area, which are aligned towards one another and an imaginary straight connecting line between them,
• that the first capturing section end of the capturing section overlaps an adjacent first end of the first separating section on the side facing away from the second separating section,
• that a first predetermined separating section is formed in the jacket of the outer part, viewed in the circumferential direction of the jacket, between the first detection section end and the first end of the first separating section,
• that the second sensing portion end of the sensing portion an adjacent second end of the second partition portion to that of the first partition portion averted side overlaps,
• that a second predetermined separating section is formed in the jacket of the outer part between the second detection section end and the second end of the second separating section, as seen in the circumferential direction of the jacket, and
• that the two predetermined separating sections each form a starting section for separating the two separating sections of the predetermined separating area when the actuating means is actuated.

The advantage achieved in this way is that due to the lateral offset of the detection section, which extends in the circumferential direction of the jacket, with respect to the separating sections that run towards one another and are mostly located on both sides, and the additional ends that overlap each other in the axial direction on both sides of the actuating means, there is a separate predetermined separating section in each case Coat of the outer part is created. In this way, in the jacket and thus in the material of the outer part between the respective end of the gripping section and the respective end of the separating section, its own predetermined separating section is formed, with actuation and gripping of the gripping section generating a rupture force acting approximately in the tangential direction with respect to the longitudinal axis and/or in the circumferential direction each of the predetermined separation sections is exercised. This actuating force, applied at least in the tangential direction and optionally also in the radial direction, causes the two predetermined separating sections to be separated, starting from which the separating sections located on both sides of the detection section are further separated in a directed manner along their predetermined separating points in the direction of the two end faces of the casing. This ensures a directed deflection of the tearing process starting from the respective predetermined separating section towards the two separating sections extending in the direction of the overall height. Furthermore, this also makes it easier to grasp the gripping section on the side of the outer part facing the inner container, since the tearing direction of the two predetermined separating sections, which essentially extends in the circumferential direction, allows the actuating means with its gripping section to be pulled further in the radial direction from the inner container. The further tearing process and thus the separation of the two separating sections then takes place successively, starting from the end facing the detection section in each case towards the two end faces of the outer part which are spaced apart from one another in the axial direction or the overall height.

Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the detection section of the actuating means is formed by a cutting line that completely penetrates the jacket. This saves the user an additional separating process in the area of the jacket and he can grasp the detection section directly in the area of the cutting line and start the separating process for the subsequent separate disposal of the inner container and outer part.

Another embodiment is characterized in that the cutting line has a straight longitudinal course. This creates the possibility for the user to be able to capture the detection section at any desired point in order to be able to initiate the start of the breakdown.

A further possible embodiment has the feature that the cutting line has a curved longitudinal course, in particular a curved longitudinal course. Depending on the course of the curvature, namely convex or concave, gripping of the detection section can thus be designed more individually.

A further embodiment provides that the actuating means comprises an opening which completely passes through the jacket and which opening is arranged on the side of the detection section which is remote from the overlapping region and directly adjoining the detection section. By providing an additional opening following the detection section, the actuating means can be designed to be even more visible and optically more easily recognizable.

Another embodiment is characterized in that the actuating means is arranged approximately centrally between the two end faces spaced apart from one another in the direction of the overall height. As a result of the central arrangement, a central point of application can be provided in the direction of the entire structural height or longitudinal extent. An even more even separation of the outer part in both directions can thus be achieved.

A further preferred embodiment is characterized in that first predetermined separation points of the two separation sections, which are each arranged immediately adjacent to the two acquisition section ends of the acquisition section, each have a parallel direction to the imaginary connecting line between the two separation sections on their side facing away from the acquisition section first longitudinal course and each have, on their side facing the detection section, a second longitudinal course aligned in the direction of the detection section. Due to the specially designed longitudinal course of the first predetermined separating points, an even more directed separation of the predetermined separating sections between the detection section and the respective ends of the separating sections can be achieved. Due to the second longitudinal course of the first predetermined separation point, which is respectively aligned in the direction of the detection section, an even more directed and even better defined opening direction is created.

Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the second longitudinal course is curved in an arc shape and/or runs at an angle with respect to the first longitudinal course. This achieves an even better directed deflection of the tearing process from the respective predetermined separating sections to the two separating sections.

Another alternative embodiment is characterized in that second predetermined separating points and/or third predetermined separating points of the two separating sections, which are each arranged adjacent to the first predetermined separating points and on the side facing away from the actuating means, have an orientation running at an angle to the imaginary connecting line. The separating process between directly adjacent predetermined separation points can be facilitated and improved by the additional predetermined separation points aligned at an angle.

A further possible and optionally alternative embodiment has the feature that the angled orientation of the second predetermined separation points and/or third predetermined separation points of the first separation section and the second separation section is selected such that they are each aligned towards one another on the side facing away from the actuating means. The separating behavior in the region of the predetermined separating section can be made even safer by the respective angular orientation of the further predetermined separating points of respectively corresponding predetermined separating points of the two separating sections.

A further embodiment provides that an angle enclosed by the second predetermined separating points of the first and second separating section or an angle enclosed by the third predetermined separating points of the first and second separating section is formed differently from one another, starting from the actuating means towards the respective end faces.

Due to the included angles that are chosen to be different from one another, the tearing behavior can be significantly improved even as the separation process progresses between immediately adjacent predetermined separation points.

Another embodiment is characterized in that the angle included, starting from the actuating means, increases towards the respective end faces and is therefore larger. The changing and increasing included angle defines an approximately constant separating force over the entire opening path.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the imaginary straight connecting line of the two separating sections, seen in the circumferential direction, is arranged between the detection section and the overlapping area.

A further preferred embodiment is characterized in that the predetermined separation area is arranged or formed in the first end section and the first end section is overlapped on the inside in the overlapping area and on the outside by the second end section. The predetermined separation area can thus be arranged to run directly adjacent to the overlapping longitudinal edge of the second end section located on the outside. By covering the second end area, an even more reliable separation of the predetermined separation area can be achieved due to the more stable overlapping area.

Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the predetermined separation area is arranged to run in a parallel direction with respect to a longitudinal edge of the overlapping, outer, second end section. In this way, the predetermined separation area can be arranged directly adjacent to the longitudinal edge of the overlapping, external, second end section. In this way, a protective effect can also be achieved for the intended separation area and, moreover, unintentional separation can be largely prevented.

Another embodiment is characterized in that the predetermined separation area is arranged or formed in the first end section and the first end section is arranged on the outside in the overlapping area and the second end section is arranged on the inside and overlapped by the first end section on the outside. By arranging the predetermined separation area on the outside in the overlapping area, gripping and grasping of the detection section of the actuating means can be facilitated by the slight distance from the container wall.

A further possible embodiment has the features that the intended separating area is arranged to run in a parallel direction with respect to a longitudinal edge of the overlapped inner second end section. The covered longitudinal edge located underneath can thus serve as support and reinforcement for the separating process of the intended separating area.

A further embodiment provides that the predetermined separation area is arranged or formed outside of the overlapping area. Depending on the overlapping arrangement of the end sections facing one another, a reliable tearing process can thus always be guaranteed.

Another embodiment is characterized in that the blank is formed from a cellulose material. In this way, on the one hand, the printing and optical design of the inner container encased with the collar-shaped outer part can be improved and, moreover, the accumulation of plastic material to be disposed of can be reduced.

A further preferred embodiment is characterized in that the cellulose material is formed from a recycling material. Raw material resources can thus be saved. Furthermore, in connection with the intended separation sections adjoining the detection section and the two adjoining separation sections, a safe and continuous separation process of the intended separation area can be made possible even when using cellulose recycling materials. Otherwise, the continuous separation process is not possible completely and consistently flawlessly when using recycling materials due to the shorter fiber lengths.

The invention also relates to a combination packaging container comprising a cup-shaped inner container with a container jacket, a base, a flange and a collar-shaped outer part designed according to the invention and at least partially surrounding the inner container on its container jacket.

This creates a combination packaging container that can be separated into the inner container and the outer part even more easily and, above all, more securely after use. Even after the separation process of the predetermined separation area, the outer part forms a piece that belongs together, which can be disposed of easily and, above all, in one piece for proper disposal and collection of recyclables.

Another possible embodiment of the combi-packaging container has the features that the outer part also has, on its end section facing the flange, a folded edge that is folded inwards in the direction of the container jacket, and the inner container has a wall section that is offset inwards, which wall section is directly adjacent to the flange in the container jacket is arranged or formed and defines a receiving space, in which receiving space the folded edge is received, and that the inner container has a shoulder on the bottom side, on which shoulder the outer part is supported. In addition to the mechanical support effect on the bottom, a form-fitting mounting between the fold edge of the outer part and the receiving space offset inwards in the direction of the longitudinal axis can thus also be created.

However, the object of the invention is also achieved by a method for separating an outer part equipped with the predetermined separation area designed according to the invention from an inner container, which together form the combi-packaging container, in that the procedure for separating the predetermined separation area is such that a direction towards compressive force -F- directed towards the combination packaging container is applied and at least the container shell of the combination packaging container is spatially deformed and the applied compressive force -F- is at least partially converted by the spatial deformation into a separating force that at least partially separates the intended separating area.

The compressive force -F- applied leads at least to a spatial deformation of the container shell, as a result of which the compressive force is at least partially transmitted from the inner container to the outer part and/or deflected onto this. Depending on the orientation of the compressive force, the target severing area is thus subjected to a severing force acting in the radial direction and/or in the circumferential direction, and the severing force carries out the severing process of the target severing area at least partially, but preferably continuously over the entire height or length of the outer part in the direction of the target severing area . For the person who is to carry out the separating process, there is no need to search and find the actuating means for the predetermined separating area and the subsequent tearing process.

Furthermore, a procedure is advantageous in which the combination packaging container rests either with its closed end or with its open end of the inner container on a support surface switched off and then the compressive force -F- is exerted on the end facing away from the support surface in the direction of the support surface. Depending on the arrangement and installation of the combi-packaging container, the compressive force can be applied to the combi-packaging container and introduced into it, for example with human strength. The risk of injury can be minimized with the arrangement in which the compressive force is applied to the ground.

A further advantageous procedure is characterized in that the compressive force -F- is applied to the combi-packaging container in a parallel orientation with respect to a longitudinal axis extending between the open end and the closed end or in an orientation at an angle thereto with respect to the longitudinal axis. With a parallel application of force, the compressive force can thus be deflected, at least for the most part, into a tearing force acting in a predominantly radial direction, which leads to the outer part bursting open along the intended separation area. If the direction of force application deviates from this, the separation of the predetermined separation area can also be brought about by the spatial deformation.

A variant of the method is also advantageous in which the compressive force -F- is applied to the combination packaging container by means of a pressing device. With this procedure, the user of the combination packaging container can be spared the separation process and the associated detachment of the outer part from the inner container.

For a better understanding of the invention, it is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

Fig. 1

einen Kombi-Verpackungsbehälter mit einem Innenbehälter und einem Außenteil, in Ansicht, teilweise geschnitten;

Fig. 2

den Kombi-Verpackungsbehälter im Bereich seines Betätigungsmittels geschnitten gemäß den Linien II-II in Fig. 1, in vergrößerter Darstellung;

Fig. 3

einen Zuschnitt zur Bildung des Außenteils, in unverformter, ebenflächiger Lage;

Fig. 4

eine weitere mögliche Ausbildung des Zuschnitts zur Bildung des Außenteils, in unverformter, ebenflächiger Lage, mit einer modifizierten Gestaltung des Solltrennbereichs;

Fig. 5

einen Kombi- Verpackungsbehälter mit einem Innenbehälter und einem Außenteil und einer weiteren, möglichen Ausgestaltung des Solltrennbereichs, in Ansicht;

Fig. 6

einen weiteren Kombi- Verpackungsbehälter mit einem Innenbehälter und einem Außenteil und einer modifizierten Anordnung der einander überlappenden Endabschnitte im Überlappungsbereich, in Ansicht;

Fig. 7

den Kombi-Verpackungsbehälter nach Fig. 6 im Bereich seines Betätigungsmittels geschnitten gemäß den Linien VII-VII in Fig. 6, sowie in vergrößerter Darstellung

Fig. 8

ein weiteres mögliches Ausführungsbeispiel des Kombi-Verpackungsbehälters mit dem Innenbehälter und dem Außenteil, in Ansicht, teilweise geschnitten;

Fig. 9

eine schematische Darstellung einer Möglichkeit zur Aufbringung der Druckkraft auf den Kombi-Verpackungsbehälter zur Auftrennung des Solltrennbereichs, in Ansicht.

They each show in a greatly simplified, schematic representation:

1

a combination packaging container with an inner container and an outer part, in elevation, partially in section;

2

the combi-packaging container in the area of its actuating means sectioned according to lines II-II in 1 , enlarged;

3

a blank for forming the outer part, in an undeformed, planar position;

4

a further possible design of the blank for forming the outer part, in an undeformed, planar position, with a modified design of the predetermined separation area;

figure 5

a combination packaging container with an inner container and an outer part and a further possible configuration of the intended separation area, in view;

6

another combination packaging container with an inner container and an outer part and a modified arrangement of the overlapping end sections in the overlap area, in view;

7

the combination packaging container 6 in the area of its actuating means cut according to lines VII-VII in 6 , as well as in an enlarged view

8

another possible embodiment of the combination packaging container with the inner container and the outer part, in view, partially sectioned;

9

a schematic representation of a way of applying the compressive force to the combination packaging container to separate the intended separation area, in view.

As an introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numbers or the same component designations, it being possible for the disclosures contained throughout the description to be applied to the same parts with the same reference numbers or the same component designations. The position information selected in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., is related to the figure directly described and shown and these position information are to be transferred to the new position in the event of a change of position.

The term "in particular" is understood below to mean that it can be a possible more specific design or more detailed specification of an object or a method step, but does not necessarily have to represent a mandatory, preferred embodiment of the same or a mandatory procedure.

In the Figures 1 to 3 a combi-packaging container 1 is shown as an example for a large number of possible different shapes, with the combi-packaging containers 1 being designed in the shape of cups or bowls. The combination packaging container 1 comprises a cup- or bowl-shaped inner container 2 with a base 3 and a container jacket 4. The inner container 2 also has an open end 5 on its side facing away from the base 3, with a den Container jacket 4 projecting outwardly flange 6 can be provided. The base 3 forms a closed end 7 for the container jacket 4 .

The inner container 2 is preferably formed by a component which is produced in a deep-drawing process and which can be produced quickly and, above all, in a short cycle time. The process of deep-drawing is well known and will therefore not be discussed in detail. The deep-drawing process is particularly suitable for using a deep-drawing tool to produce the inner container 2 from a layer to be formed of a formable material with a wall thickness that is sufficient to ensure tightness during storage, use and disposal. Relatively thin wall thicknesses of the inner container 2 can be produced by this production process.

Due to the cup- or bowl-shaped design of the inner container 2, a longitudinal axis 8 extends in the axial direction between the open end 5 and the end 7 closed with the bottom 3, which can also represent a central axis if the design is symmetrical. In the area of the flange 6, it is possible to arrange or connect a sealing plate, not shown in detail. In this case, the flange 6 forms a sealing flange.

In the axial direction and thus in the direction of the longitudinal axis 8, the inner container 2 has a container height 9 between its open end 5, in particular the flange 6, and the bottom 3, whereby the capacity of the inner container 2 is determined depending on the cross-sectional dimensions. A receiving space of the inner container 2 is thus defined by the container height 9 in conjunction with the cross-sectional dimensions.

The container shell 4 is understood to mean that section of the inner container 2 which extends between the open end 5, in particular the flange 6, and the base 3 in a predominantly axial direction. The inner container 2 with its container jacket 4 is preferred designed in such a way that it preferably tapers conically starting from the open end towards the bottom.

Furthermore, the container casing 4 of the inner container 2 can have a back draft 10 in its peripheral section adjacent to the base 3 . The back draft 10 is also part of the container shell 4, but seen in axial section with respect to an imaginary, rectilinear connecting line between the flange 6 and the base 3 is arranged offset to the inside. The rear slide 10 for its part has at least two rear slide wall sections, not designated in any more detail, with the two rear slide wall sections having a different inclination or direction with respect to the longitudinal axis 8 than the rest of the container jacket 4 when viewed in axial section. The rear slide 10, compared to the Viewed in axial section, the arrangement of the container shell 4 running in a straight line between the flange 6 and the bottom 3 is arranged inward and thus offset in the direction of the receiving space.

Seen in axial section, the first back draft wall section immediately adjoining the bottom 3 is arranged or formed to extend predominantly in the direction of the container height 9 towards the open end 5 . The further rear wall section extends in a predominantly vertical direction with respect to the container height 9, starting from the end of the first rear wall section facing away from the base 3 towards the container casing 4. In the present exemplary embodiment, the further rear wall section forms a stacking shoulder. This stacking shoulder serves to allow a similar combi-packaging container 1 with its base 3, in particular the edge-side transition section between the base 3 and the container casing 4, to be supported on it.

Furthermore, the inner container 2 can have a shoulder 11 or a bulge protruding on the side facing away from the longitudinal axis 8 in the immediate transition region between the base 3 and the container casing 4, in particular between the base 3 and the rear section.

The combi-packaging container 1 also includes an outer part 12 which is designed in the shape of a collar or jacket and surrounds the inner container 2 in the region of its container jacket 4 at least in sections or in certain areas.

The shoulder 11 described above can be used, for example, to hold the collar-shaped outer part 12 in a latched manner on the inner container 2 . In this case, the collar-shaped outer part 12 is supported with its first end face 19 facing the base 3 of the inner container 2 on this shoulder 11 formed in the transition area. The shoulder 11 can thus also be referred to as a latching means for holding the outer part 12 on the inner container 2 . A further latching means in the area of the open end 5 can be, for example, the flange 6 . Furthermore, the collar-shaped outer part 12 comprises a second end face 20 which in turn faces the open end 5 or the flange 6 .

The sleeve-shaped outer part 12 is preferably formed from a cellulose material, such as cardboard material, with sufficient strength in relation to the absorption and transmission of compressive forces, in particular axially acting ones, and is wound from a planar blank 13 to form a jacket, as is already well known . The blank 13 is usually printed in its undeformed flat position and optionally also provided with an additional coating. A cellulose material is usually used as the material, although this can also be cardboard or strong paper produced in a recycling process. If a layer or ply of the outer part 12 is formed from a recycling material, an additional layer made of a higher-quality paper can be arranged or connected to at least one of the surfaces. This additional layer is used for flawless printing to produce decorations, lettering and product information.

The collar-like or jacket-like outer part 12 leads to an additional reinforcement or stiffening effect of the inner container 2 and thus of the entire combination packaging container 1.

On the one hand, this ensures high strength and good heat insulation and, on the other hand, optimum light protection for the contents of the packaging container.

In particular, it can also be provided that the cardboard is additionally coated or sealed with a water-repellent material in the area of the cut edges. This is particularly advantageous when the combi-packaging containers 1 are exposed to an increased ingress of moisture. By coating the used for the outer part 12 Cardboard boxes with a water-repellent layer prevent the box from swelling in a humid environment and ultimately from detaching from the container jacket 4 of the combi-packaging container 1 .

The collar-shaped outer part 12 is wound from the mostly planar blank 13 to form a jacket. By winding the blank, end sections 14, 15 facing one another are then connected to one another in an overlap region 16, shown in simplified form. This is done by a so-called overlap seam, by means of which the first end section 14 and the second end section 15 adhere to one another, for example by means of an adhesive. The winding and the subsequent connection of the two end sections 14, 15 can be carried out, for example by gluing, as is already well known from the prior art. As an example, here on the EP 0 408 515 B 1 pointed out or referred to. The first end section 14 of the blank 13 ends with a first longitudinal edge 17 and the second end section 15 in turn ends with a second longitudinal edge 18. In the overlapping area 16, the two longitudinal edges 17, 18 run approximately parallel to one another, with the overlapping area 16 in between viewed in the circumferential direction an overlap width is formed.

The outer part 12 also has the first end face 19 and the second end face 20, the two end faces 19, 20 being spaced apart from one another and defining an overall height 21 of the jacket in the erected state. The longitudinal axis 8 already described above can also define the common longitudinal axis for the outer part 12, in particular when the outer part 12 is in its mounted position on the inner container 2. In most cases, the overall height 21 of the shell is slightly less than the container height 9 of the inner container 2 in the same spatial direction - namely in the direction of the longitudinal axis 8.

In order to enable a defined severing and associated subsequent separate disposal of the inner container 2 and the outer part 12 for a consumer, at least one predetermined separation area 22 is provided in the jacket of the outer part 12 . The predetermined severing area 22 here comprises a first severing section 23, a second severing section 24 and an actuating means 25 for starting and beginning the severing process of the predetermined severing area 22 along the two severing sections 23, 24. The actuating means 25 is seen in the direction of the overall height 21 of the jacket between the both end faces 19, 20 arranged. It is advantageous if the actuating means 25 approximately in the middle between the is arranged on the two end faces 19, 20 spaced apart from one another in the direction of the overall height 21, this essentially corresponding to half the overall height 21. In the case of the actuating means 25, the specification "central" refers to half of its dimension in the direction of the overall height 21 or the longitudinal axis 8. The two separating sections 23, 24 are provided on both sides of the actuating means 25 and each extend in the direction of the respective end face 19, 20.

Viewed in the direction of the overall height 21 of the jacket, the two separating sections 23, 24 of the predetermined separating area 22 are aligned towards one another from the two end faces 19, 20 and thus define between them an imaginary, straight connecting line 26, which is shown in dashed lines. The mutually converging orientation of the two separating sections 23, 24 is in each case related in the direction of the actuating means 25. The two separating sections 23, 24 can either be aligned with one another as seen in the direction of the overall height 21 of the shell or they can also run slightly inclined with respect to the first longitudinal edge 17 in the direction of the actuating means 25 located between them. Due to this slight inclination, the severing process after the two severing sections 23, 24 have been separated towards the two end faces 19, 20 can be additionally improved.

Depending on the design of the predetermined separation points, which will be described in more detail later, the imaginary connecting line 26 is assumed to run in the middle of the predetermined separation points. The actuating means 25 in turn defines a detection section 27 with a first detection section end 28 spaced apart from one another in the direction of the overall height 21 and a second detection section end 29. The two detection section ends 28, 29 are thus seen in the direction of the overall height 21 of the casing in arranged at a distance 30 from each other or end there. Furthermore, it can also be seen that the detection section 27 of the actuating means 25 is arranged or formed outside of the overlapping area 16 .

An arrangement of the actuating means 25 is provided here, in which the detection section 27, seen in the circumferential direction, is arranged or formed laterally spaced apart from the separating sections 23, 24 of the predetermined separating region 22, which are aligned towards one another, and the imaginary straight connecting line 26 between them by an offset 31. The offset 31 may have a value selected from one Value range with a lower limit of 1.0mm and an upper limit of 10.0mm. The value range can preferably have a lower limit of 2.0 mm and an upper limit of 6.0 mm.

The first separating section 23 in turn has a first end 32 facing the actuating means 25 , the second separating section 24 having a second end 33 facing the actuating means 25 . In the region of the imaginary connecting line 26 between the two ends 32, 33, due to the lateral offset 31 provided for the actuating means 25, the casing is designed without interruption. The arrangement of the two ends 32, 33 of the separating sections 23, 24 that are spaced apart from one another in the direction of the overall height 21 with respect to the detection section 27 forming the actuating means 25 is selected such that the first detection section end 28 of the detection section 27 is the adjacent first end 32 of the first Separating section 23 overlaps on the side facing away from the second separating section 24 . Due to the lateral offset 31 of the gripping section 27 on the side facing away from the overlapping region 16, a first intended separating section 34 is formed in the jacket of the outer part 12 between the first capping section end 28 and the first end 32 of the first separating section 23, viewed in the circumferential direction.

It is also provided that the second detection section end 29 of the detection section 27 overlaps the adjacent second end 33 of the second separating section 24 on the side facing away from the first separating section 23 . A second predetermined separating section 35 is thus formed in the jacket of the outer part 12 analogously to the first predetermined separating section 34 between the second detection section end 29 and the second end 33 of the second separating section 24 as seen in the circumferential direction. The two predetermined separation sections 34, 35 are formed by the reduced dimension of the jacket material between the respective detection section end 28 or 29 and the respective end 32 or 33. The two ends 32 and 33 of the separating sections 23, 24 are arranged closer to one another than the two detection section ends 28 and 29, which are spaced apart from one another by the distance 30.

It is thus possible for a user of the combination packaging container 1 to grasp the actuating means 25 with its grasping section 27, then the two predetermined separating sections 34, 35 starting from the grasping section 27 up to the respective ends 32, 33 of the two separating sections 23, 24 and then to separate the two separating sections 23, 24 until the jacket is completely severed. In this way, the outer part 12 can be easily separated from the inner container 2 and a single-type disposal can take place. The two predetermined separating sections 34, 35 each form start sections for the separation of the two separating sections 23, 24.

Each of the two separating sections 23, 24 comprises a plurality of predetermined separating points arranged one behind the other in a row, which are mostly designed as perforations, in particular also as short cuts, in the material of the outer part 12.

This exemplary embodiment shows that the shape and position of the predetermined separation points can be chosen to be different from one another. For this reason, those predetermined separation points which are arranged directly adjacent to the respective detection section ends 28, 29 are referred to as first predetermined separation points 36. The additional predetermined separation points provided in each case in the direction of one of the two end faces 19 , 20 are referred to as second predetermined separation points 37 and third predetermined separation points 38 .

The predetermined separation points 36, 37, 38 are aligned with respect to a center and in normal alignment to the longitudinal axis 8 plane 39 - see 1 - Formed and arranged mirror-inverted to each other. Therefore, only those predetermined separation points 36, 37, 38 located in the area of the first separation section 23 are described in more detail and are to be transferred to the second separation section 24 in an analogous manner.

On its side facing away from the detection section 27, the first predetermined separation point 36 has a first longitudinal course 40 running essentially in a parallel direction with respect to the imaginary connecting line 26 between the two separation sections 23, 24 or in a parallel direction with respect to one of the longitudinal edges 17, 18. However, it would also be possible to align the first longitudinal course at a slight angle in the direction of the actuating means 25 .

Following the first longitudinal course 40 , a second longitudinal course 41 is provided, which is located on the side facing the detection section 27 and is aligned so as to project in the direction of the detection section 27 . Due to the approximately parallel orientation of the first longitudinal course 40, it is designed to run in a straight line. The first longitudinal course 40 and the second longitudinal course 41 together form the first predetermined separation point 36 and are formed, for example, by a stamping process and pass through the thickness of the blank 13 preferably completely to form the outer part 12. The second longitudinal extent 41 of the first predetermined separation point 36 can be configured in an arcuate manner. However, it would also be possible for the second longitudinal course 41 of the first predetermined separation point 36 to be angled and rectilinear in the direction of the actuating means 25 . In any case, the second longitudinal course 41 of the first predetermined separation point 36 ends before it reaches the detection section 27.

The second and/or third predetermined separating points 37, 38 of the two separating sections 23, 24 located after the first predetermined separating points 36 can have an alignment running at an angle to the imaginary connecting line 26 thereto. The angled alignment of the second predetermined separation points 37 and/or the third predetermined separation points 38 of the first separation section 23 and the second separation section 24 can be selected such that they are aligned towards each other on the side facing away from the actuating means 25. The predetermined separation points 37, 38 located symmetrically with respect to the normal plane—plane 39—are to be considered. The second predetermined separation points 37 can preferably be longer than the subsequent third predetermined separation points 38.

It is also possible that an angle 42-1, 42-2 enclosed by the second and/or third predetermined separation points 37 38 of the first separation section 23 and by the second and/or third predetermined separation points 37, 38 of the second separation section 24, starting from the actuating means 25 towards the respective end faces 19, 20 is formed differently from one another. As previously mentioned, the angle 42-1 between the second predetermined separation points 37 or the angle 42-2 between the third predetermined separation points 38 corresponding to one another must always be considered. Starting from the actuating means 25, the included angle 42-1, 42-2 can be designed to increase towards the respective end faces 19, 20 and thus be larger. In the present exemplary embodiment, the included angle 42 - 2 between the respective third predetermined separation points 38 is always chosen to be the same, but larger than the angle 42 - 1 enclosed by the second predetermined separation points 37 .

The design of the actuating means 25 and its detection section 27 can be selected differently. In the present exemplary embodiment, the detection section 27 is formed by a cutting line that completely penetrates the casing. The cutting line here has a straight longitudinal course. Further design options for the predetermined separation area 22, in particular for its actuating means 25, are explained in more detail in the following figures.

The overlapping area 16 between the two end sections 14, 15 can be selected such that the predetermined separation area 22 is arranged or formed in the first end section 14 and the first end section 14 is overlapped on the inside in the overlapping area 16 and on the outside by the second end section 15. In this exemplary embodiment, the predetermined separation area 22 is arranged to run in a parallel direction with respect to the second longitudinal edge 18 of the overlapping, outer second end section 15 . Furthermore, provision can also be made for the predetermined separation area 22 to be arranged or formed outside of the overlapping area 16 .

In the 4 a further and possibly independent embodiment of the blank 13 for forming the outer part 12 is shown, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding ones being used for the same parts Figures 1 to 3 be used. To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the foregoing Figures 1 to 3 pointed out or referred to.

The basic structure and the arrangement of the predetermined separation area 22 is selected analogously to what has already been described in detail above. Therefore, only the existing differences are discussed in more detail.

The intended separating area 22 of the blank 13 comprises the two separating sections 23 and 24 as well as the grasping section 27 located between them. The actuating means 25 also comprises, in addition to the grasping section 27, an opening 43 which completely penetrates the jacket. The opening 43 is on the side of the Detection section 27 and directly to the detection section 27 then arranged thereon. Furthermore, the opening 43 ends at the intersection of the detection section 27. By providing the opening, the detection of the detection section 27 can be made easier for a user.

In the figure 5 a further and possibly independent embodiment of the blank 13 for forming the outer part 12 is shown, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding ones being used for the same parts Figures 1 to 4 be used. To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the foregoing Figures 1 to 4 pointed out or referred to.

The predetermined separation area 22 of the blank 13 comprises the two separation sections 23 and 24 as well as the detection section 27 located between them Figures 1 to 4 In the exemplary embodiments shown, the cutting line for forming the detection section 27 has a curved longitudinal course. The longitudinal course is preferably curved in an arc shape. In the present exemplary embodiment, the detection section 27 has a convex longitudinal profile with a curvature facing away from the overlapping area 16 . A type of actuating tab can thus be formed, which can make it even easier to hold and actuate for the separating process.

Irrespective of this, however, a concave course of curvature could also be provided for the formation of the cutting line.

Furthermore, the previously in the 4 described and immediately adjacent to the line of intersection 43 are provided in the jacket to form the actuating means 25. The formation of the predetermined separation sections 34, 35 and their predetermined separation points 36, 37 and 38 can be carried out analogously to what has already been described above.

In the Figures 6 and 7 a further and possibly independent embodiment of the blank 13 for forming the outer part 12 is shown, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding ones being used for the same parts Figures 1 to 5 be used. To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the foregoing Figures 1 to 5 pointed out or referred to.

The design and arrangement of the predetermined separation area 22 in the first end section 14 of the blank 13 can be carried out according to an exemplary embodiment already described above. The predetermined separating area 22 in turn comprises the two separating sections 23 and 24 located on both sides of the actuating means 25.

In contrast to the exemplary embodiments described above, in which the first end section 14 with the predetermined separation area 22 located therein is overlapped by the second end section 15 in the overlapping area 16, here the first end section 14 is arranged on the outside in the overlapping area 16 and thus overlaps the second end section 15.

The predetermined separation area 22 is thus also in turn arranged or formed in the first end section 14 , the second end section 15 being arranged on the inside in the overlapping area 16 and thus overlapped.

In the 8 the combi-packaging container 1 with the inner container 2 and the outer part 12 surrounding the container jacket 4 is shown partially in section. The basic structure of the inner container 2 and the outer part 12 corresponds to that as previously described in FIGS Figures 1 to 7 has been described. For this reason, the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding sections are again used for the same parts Figures 1 to 7 used. To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the foregoing Figures 1 to 7 pointed out or referred to. The predetermined separating area 22 described in detail above with its actuating means 25 and the separating sections 23, 24 located on both sides is designed here analogously to the previous ones Figures 1 to 7 . For the sake of clarity, many of the additional reference symbols used previously have not been entered.

In the area of the closed end 7 of the inner container 2, this has the shoulder 11 projecting in the radial direction, on which the first end face 19 of the outer part 12 is supported in its position joined to the inner container 2 on the side or direction facing away from the open end 5. In the area of the open end 5 of the inner container 2, a holding arrangement 44 is provided immediately adjacent to the flange 6 in order to be able to hold the outer part 12 additionally on the inner container 2, in particular to be able to hold it positively fixed thereto. The portion of the holding assembly 44 is shown in detail "X" to the left below the combination packaging container 1 on an enlarged scale.

For this purpose, the collar-shaped outer part 12 has its own folded edge 45 . The folded edge 45 is folded inwards in the direction of the longitudinal axis 8 or in the direction of the container jacket (4), whereby no additional disruptive edges are arranged or formed on the outside of the collar-shaped outer part 12 facing the viewer. The folded edge 45 can be provided or formed over the entire circumference or almost over the entire circumference of the outer part 12 . However, it is preferably possible not to form the folded edge 45 over the entire circumference of the outer part 12, but only in sections. A multiple arrangement of the same distributed over the circumference is possible. For receiving and supporting the folded edge 45 has the container shell 4 has an inwardly offset wall section 46 which forms a receiving space 47 for the folded edge 45 . The receiving space 47 is preferably designed to be continuous over the entire circumference, but can also be designed only in segments or sections. As a transition from the inwardly offset wall section 46 and the rest of the container shell 4 , starting from the inwardly offset wall section 46 , a step surface 48 protruding onto the side facing away from the longitudinal axis 8 is provided. On the stepped surface 48, the inward folded edge 45 is supported with its front edge.

When the collar-shaped outer part 12 is joined to the inner container 2, the folded edge 45 together with the outer part 12 is pushed in the direction of the flange 6 until the folded edge 45 snaps completely into the receiving space 47 provided for this purpose in the region of the open end 5 of the inner container 2. As a result, an additional mechanical locking of the collar-shaped outer part 12 on the inner container 2 can be achieved. The fold edge 45 is preferably applied to the jacket or the wall of the sleeve-shaped outer part 12 in a continuous circumferential manner during flanging.

However, the retaining arrangement 44 between the outer part 12 and the inner container 2 could also be formed by at least one retaining lug protruding from the container jacket 4 on the side facing away from the longitudinal axis 8 and a depression or retaining opening arranged or formed in the outer part 12 . The retaining lug protrudes into the recess or into the retaining opening and thus holds the outer part 12 on the inner container 2.

Up to now, the outer part 12 has usually been additionally secured against unintentional separation with an adhesive at least at one adhesive point or point on the container jacket 4 of the inner container 2 if the support of the outer part 12 on the bottom shoulder 11 should no longer be sufficient due to excessive dimensional differences. Thus, when separating the waste, the outer part 12 is first to be separated in the intended separation area 22 formed in this, then the adhesive point is to be detached and only then can the sorted, separate disposal be carried out.

The additional adhesive can be provided, but is in the in the 9 described embodiment is not absolutely necessary and it can also be dispensed with entirely.

In the 9 one possibility for carrying out the separation of the predetermined separation area 22 is shown in a simplified manner according to the different exemplary embodiments described above. The combination packaging container 1 is shown in its undeformed original form.

After the removal of the goods contained in the combi-packaging container 1, mostly a foodstuff or a consumable, the outer part 12 must be detached from the inner container 2 for proper and separate disposal. The material of the outer part 12 is formed by cellulose (cardboard, strong paper or the like) and that of the inner container 2 is formed by a plastic material.

Up until now, the user has had to detach the outer part 12 from the inner container 2 for proper and sorted separate disposal. This is mostly done by grasping the actuating means 25 and the subsequent severing process by radially or tangentially lifting one of the end sections 14 or 15 .

In order to carry out the separating process of the predetermined separating area 22, it is proposed here, in deviation from this, to exert a compressive force -F- in the direction of the combination packaging container 1 and to carry out a desired spatial deformation of at least the container jacket 4. The compressive force -F- is preferably exerted in the direction of the longitudinal axis 8 or in a force orientation at an angle to it. In the process, the entire combination packaging container 1 is spatially deformed. The compressive force -F- applied is converted at least partially into a separating force separating the predetermined separating area 22 along the predetermined separating points 36 and 37, the predetermined separating sections 34 and 35 and the separating sections 23 and 24 by the deformation of the combination packaging container 1.

The application of the compressive force -F- saves the search for the intended severing area 22, the grasping of the actuating means 25 and the subsequent severing process.

In the simplest way, according to the process proposed here, the combination packaging container 1 intended for separation is placed either with its closed end 7 or its open end 5 of the inner container 2 on a support surface formed, for example, by a solid base, and then the person applies the compressive force -F- exerted on the end facing away from the support surface towards the support surface. The support surface or the solid base can be, for example, the floor, the table or a worktop. The Compressive force -F- can be applied directly by the person with one or more hands or else with the foot. In order to indicate to the person who is to apply the compressive force -F- to separate the predetermined separation area 22 on the combination packaging container 1, a marking or an indication of the implementation can be provided on the bottom 3 of the inner container 2 and/or on the outer part 12, for example be attached or arranged during the separation process. The marking on the floor 3 can be attached or arranged, for example, in the area of the longitudinal axis 8 and/or on the outer circumference of the floor.

However, a dedicated pressure device could also be provided, into which the combi-packaging container 1 to be separated is introduced and the pressure force -F- is then applied mechanically. However, it would also be possible for the intended separation area 22 to be separated in the course of waste disposal by a pressing device or the like, and for the compressive force -F- to be applied by this device. This usually occurs when the transport volume is reduced.

The user of the combi-packaging container 1 can thus dispense with carrying out the separating process and can send the complete combi-packaging container 1 for disposal. The separation process of the predetermined separation area 22 is carried out mechanically by a press or a squeezing device during collection and/or waste disposal.

The exemplary embodiments show possible variants, whereby it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated variants of the same, but rather that various combinations of the individual variants with one another are also possible and this possibility of variation is based on the teaching on technical action through the present invention in skills of the specialist working in this technical field.

The scope of protection is determined by the claims.

Finally, for the sake of clarity, it should be pointed out that some elements are shown not to scale and/or enlarged and/or reduced in size for a better understanding of the structure. <b>List of Reference Signs</b> 1 Combi packaging container 31 offset 2 inner container 32 first end 3 Floor 33 second end 4 tank jacket 34 first predetermined separation section 5 open end 35 second predetermined separation section 6 flange 36 first predetermined separation point 7 closed end 37 second predetermined separation point 8th longitudinal axis 38 third predetermined separation point 9 container height 39 level 10 backtrack 40 first longitudinal course 11 shoulder 41 second longitudinal course 12 outer part 42 angle 13 cutting 43 breakthrough 14 first end section 44 holding arrangement 15 second end section 45 folded edge 16 overlap area 46 wall section 17 first long edge 47 recording room 18 second long edge 48 step surface 19 first face 20 second face 21 height 22 target separation area 23 first separation section 24 second separation section 25 actuating means 26 connecting line 27 acquisition section 28 first acquisition section end 29 second detection section end 30 Distance

Claims (26)

1. A sleeve-shaped outer part (12) for encasing a cup-shaped inner container (2) to form a combination packaging container (1),

   - wherein the inner container (2) comprises a container sleeve (4), which is formed, in particular so as to conically taper, from an open end (5) to a base (3) forming a closed end (7),

   - wherein the outer part (12) is formed from a blank cut (13), said blank cut (13) is wound into a sleeve in its upright state, and, in this respect, a first end section (14) and a second end section (15) of the sleeve facing the first end section (14) are connected to each other in an overlap region (16),

   - wherein the outer part (12) moreover has a first front side (19) and a second front side (20) and the two front sides (19, 20) are spaced apart from one another and in the upright state define a constructional height (21) of the sleeve, and, in this regard, the first front side (19) can be made to face the base (3) and the second front side (20) can be made to face the open end (5) of the inner container (2),

   - wherein at least one predetermined separating region (22) formed in the sleeve of the outer part (12) is provided, said predetermined separating region (22) comprising a first separating section (23) and a second separating section (24) each having multiple predetermined separating points (36, 37, 38), in particular perforations or cuts, arranged behind one another, as well as an actuating means (25) located between the two front sides (19, 20) in the direction of the constructional height (21) for separating the predetermined separating region (22) along the two separating sections (23, 24) located on both sides of the actuating means (25),

   - wherein the two separating sections (23, 24) of the predetermined separating region (22) are aligned to taper towards one another as seen in the direction of the constructional height (21) of the sleeve,

   - wherein the actuating means (25) defines a gripping section (27) having a first gripping section end (28) and a second gripping section end (29),

   - wherein the two gripping section ends (28, 29) are arranged at a distance (30) from one another as seen in the direction of the constructional height (21) of the sleeve, and

   - wherein the gripping section (27) of the actuating means (25) is arranged or formed outside the overlap region (16),
   characterized in

   - that the gripping section (27) of the actuating means (25), as seen in circumferential direction, is arranged or formed so as to be laterally spaced apart by an offset (31) with respect to the separating sections (23, 24) aligned to taper towards one another of the predetermined separating region (22) and an imaginary straight connecting line (26) between them,

   - that the first gripping section end (28) of the gripping section (27) overlaps an adjacent first end (32) of the first separating section (23) onto the side facing away from the second separating section (24),

   - that a first predetermined separating section (34) in the sleeve of the outer part (12), as seen in the circumferential direction of the sleeve, is formed between the first gripping section end (28) and the first end (32) of the first separating section (23),

   - that the second gripping section end (29) of the gripping section (27) overlaps an adjacent second end (33) of the second separating section (24) onto the side facing away from the first separating section (23),

   - that a second predetermined separating section (35) in the sleeve of the outer part (12), as seen in the circumferential direction of the sleeve, is formed between the second gripping section end (29) and the second end (33) of the second separating section (24), and

   - that the two predetermined separating sections (34, 35) each form a starting section for the separation of the two separating sections (23, 24) of the predetermined separating region (22) upon actuation of the actuating means (25).
2. The outer part (12) according to claim 1, characterized in that the gripping section (27) of the actuating means (25) is formed by a cutting line completely passing through the sleeve.
3. The outer part (12) according to claim 2, characterized in that the cutting line has a straight longitudinal extension.
4. The outer part (12) according to claim 2, characterized in that the cutting line has a curved longitudinal extension, in particular an arcuately curved longitudinal extension, in particular that the gripping section (27) has a convex longitudinal extension with a curvature facing away from the overlap region (16).
5. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating means (25) comprises an opening (43) completely passing through the sleeve, said opening (43) being arranged on the side of the gripping section (27) facing away from the overlap region (16) and so as to directly adjoin the gripping section (27).
6. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating means (25) is arranged approximately centrally between the two front sides (19, 20) spaced apart from one another in the direction of the constructional height (21).
7. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that first predetermined separating points (36) of the two separating sections (23, 24), which are each arranged directly adjacent to the two gripping section ends (28, 29) of the gripping section (27), in each case have a first longitudinal extension (40) extending in parallel direction with respect to the imaginary connecting line (26) between the two separating sections (23, 24) on their side facing away from the gripping section (27) and in each case have a second longitudinal extension (41) aligned in the direction towards the gripping section (27) on their side facing the gripping section (27).
8. The outer part (12) according to claim 7, characterized in that the second longitudinal extension (41) is designed so as to be arcuately curved and/or extends so as to be aligned at an angle with respect to the first longitudinal extension (40).
9. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that second predetermined separating points (37) and/or third predetermined separating points (38) of the two separating sections (23, 24), which are in each case arranged so as to adjoin the first predetermined separating points (36) as well as on the side facing away from the actuating means (25), have an alignment extending at an angle with respect to the imaginary connecting line (26).
10. The outer part (12) according to claim 9, characterized in that the angularly extending alignment of the second predetermined separating points (37) and/or third predetermined separating points (38) of the first separating section (23) and the second separating section (24) is selected such that these are in each case aligned to taper towards one another towards the side facing away from the actuating means (25).
11. The outer part (12) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that an angle (42-1) enclosed by the second predetermined separating points (37) of the first and the second separating sections (23, 24) or an angle (42-2) enclosed by the third predetermined separating points (38) of the first and the second separating sections (23, 24), is formed differently with respect to one another starting out from the actuating means (25) towards the respective front sides (19, 20), in particular that the enclosed angle (42-1, 42-2), starting out from the actuating means (25) towards the respective front sides (19, 20), is configured to increase and thus to be larger.
12. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the imaginary straight connecting line (26) of the two separating sections (23, 24) is arranged between the gripping section (27) and the overlap region (16) as seen in the circumferential direction.
13. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the predetermined separating region (22) is arranged or formed in the first end section (14) and the first end section (14) is located on the inside and is outwardly overlapped by the second end section (15) in the overlap region (16).
14. The outer part (12) according to claim 13, characterized in that the predetermined separating region (22) is arranged so as to extend in parallel direction with respect to the longitudinal edge (18) of the overlapping outward second end region (15).
15. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the predetermined separating region (22) is arranged or formed in the first end section (14) and the first end section (14) is arranged outwardly in the overlap region (16) and the second end section (15) is arranged inwardly and is outwardly overlapped by the first end section (14), in particular that the predetermined separating region (22) is arranged to extend in parallel direction with respect to a longitudinal edge (18) of the overlapped inward second end section (15).
16. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two separating sections (23, 24) are configured for complete severing of the sleeve during separation.
17. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the predetermined separating region (22) is arranged or formed outside of the overlap region (16).
18. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blank cut (13) is formed from a cellulose material, in particular that the cellulose material is formed of a recycled material.
19. The outer part (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two ends (32) and (33) of the separating sections (23, 24) are arranged closer to one another than the two gripping section ends (28) and (29) spaced apart by the distance (30).
20. A combination packaging container (1) comprising a cup-shaped inner container (2) having a container sleeve (4), a base (3), a flange (6) as well as a sleeve-shaped outer part (12) surrounding the inner container (2) on its container sleeve (4) at least in some sections, characterized in that the sleeve-shaped outer part (12) is formed according to one of claims 1 to 19.
21. The combination packaging container (1) according to claim 20, characterized in that the outer part (12) comprises, at its end section facing the flange (6), a folded edge (45) folded inwards in the direction of the container sleeve (4), and the inner container (2) has an inwardly offset wall section (46), said wall section (46) being arranged or formed directly adjacent to the flange (6) in the container sleeve (4) and defining a receiving space (47), in which receiving space (47) the folded edge (45) is received, and that the inner container (2) has a shoulder (11) on the base side, on which shoulder (11) the outer part (12) is supported.
22. The combination packaging container (1) according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that the outer part (12) is configured to grip the actuating means (25) with its gripping section (27), then to separate the two predetermined separating sections (34, 35) starting from the gripping section (27) up to the respective ends (32, 33) of the two separating sections (23, 24) and subsequently to separate the two separating sections (23, 24) until the sleeve is completely separated .
23. A method for separating a combination packaging container (1) according to one of claims 20 to 22 into the inner container (2) and the outer part (12) in which the predetermined separating region (22) of the outer part (12) is at least partially separated, characterized in that
    a pressure force (-F-) directed towards the combination packaging container (1) is applied and, in the course of this, at least the container sleeve (4) of the combination packaging container (1) is spatially deformed and, by the spatial deformation, the applied pressure force (-F-) is at least partially converted into a separating force which at least partially separates the predetermined separating region (22).
24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that the combination packaging container (1) is placed on a support surface either with its closed end (7) or with its open end (5) of the inner container (2) and subsequently the pressure force (-F-) is applied to the end (5, 7) facing away from the support surface in the direction towards the support surface.
25. The method according to claim 23 or 24, characterized in that the pressure force (-F-) is applied to the combination packaging container (1) in a parallel alignment with respect to a longitudinal axis (8) extending between the open end (5) and the closed end (7) or in an angled alignment with respect to the longitudinal axis (8).
26. The method according to one of claims 23 to 25, characterized in that the pressure force (-F-) is applied to the combination packaging container (1) by means of a pressing device.

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