EP4353613A1 - Exterior part and combination packaging container equipped with same, method for producing same, and method for opening same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a combination packaging container (1) with a cup-shaped container (2) and an outer part (12). The casing of the outer part (12) has a receiving area (23) and an area (24), which area (24) is arranged between the receiving area (23) and the second end face (20) when viewed in the longitudinal extension (22). An area (40) of the open end (5) and/or an area (41) of the closure element (39) of the container (2) is received in the receiving area (23) of the casing of the outer part (12). The invention further relates to a method for producing a combination packaging container (1) and a method for opening a combination packaging container (1).

Description

The invention relates to a blank, as well as a sleeve-shaped outer part formed from a blank for encasing a cup-shaped container, as well as a combination packaging container formed from a container and an outer part. The invention further relates to a method for producing a combination packaging container, as well as a method for opening a combination packaging container.

Due to ever-increasing environmental requirements for products and product packaging, it is becoming increasingly important to enable recycling and, in addition to recycling, reuse. When recycling, it should be possible to separate the different materials by type in order to improve the recycling quality. In particular, the separation of the different materials by type should be made as simple as possible so that any human oversights or errors during the recycling process can be compensated for as far as possible. In addition, used products and product packaging should be processed into reusable products and product packaging in a simple and sustainable manner.

The WO 2020/245148 A1 by the same applicant describes a sleeve-shaped outer part formed from a blank, wherein the blank is wound into a jacket and the end sections of which are connected to one another in an overlapping area. The sleeve-shaped outer part forms a combination packaging container together with a cup-shaped inner container. A predetermined separation area comprises an actuating means with a detection section for separating separation sections on both sides. In a combination packaging container designed in this way, the predetermined separation area is intended to be separated after the container has been used, which is why separation of the components and subsequent recycling or reuse is not guaranteed.

The object of the present invention was to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a blank, an outer part and a combination packaging container in which the sleeve-shaped outer part can be easily removed from the container for recycling purposes and in which it is ensured that a user carries out this separation.

This object is achieved by a device and a method according to the claims.

The invention relates to a blank for an outer part for covering a cup-shaped container, which has a container jacket that has an open end and an end closed with a base, wherein the blank has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, wherein the blank has a first end section and a second end section, wherein the blank can be wound into a jacket and the first end section and the second end section can be coupled to one another in an overlapping region, wherein the blank further has a first end face and a second end face and the first end face and the second end face are spaced apart from one another, wherein the blank has a longitudinal extension in a direction starting from the first end face to the second end face.

The blank has a receiving area and an area, which area, viewed in longitudinal extension, is arranged between the receiving area and the second end face.

The blank according to the invention has the surprising advantage that the receiving area and the area which, viewed in the longitudinal direction, is arranged between the receiving area and the second end face make it possible to ensure that the blank and a cup-shaped container wrapped with the blank have to be separated from one another in order to enable access to a filling material contained in the container. This can ensure improved separation and recycling. In addition, the blank can form high-quality and attractive outer packaging for a container, whereby the blank can also fulfill a function as proof of originality and is therefore considered "tamper evident".

The cut is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for wrapping reusable containers, especially reusable plastic containers. After the separation from the wrapped container required for use of a container, the cut can be recycled in a largely pure form, while a container can be subjected to a reuse process.

The cut-out can be a part cut from a sheet or a sheet-like element, for example from paper, cardboard, or even from a thin plastic sheet. In particular, the receiving area can be a This can be a cutout, a hole or an opening in the blank. The receiving area can be cut or punched out of the blank, for example. It is also conceivable that the receiving area comprises an elongated slot or is an elongated slot through which a sealing edge, collar or similar of a container can be passed.

The invention also relates to an outer part for covering a cup-shaped container, which has a container jacket that has an open end and an end closed with a bottom, wherein the outer part is formed from a blank, which blank has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, which blank has a first end section and a second end section, wherein the blank is wound into a jacket and the first end section and the second end section are coupled to one another in an overlapping region, wherein the outer part further has a first end face and a second end face and the first end face and the second end face are spaced apart from one another, wherein the outer part has a longitudinal extension in a direction starting from the first end face to the second end face.

The casing of the outer part has a receiving area and a region, which region, viewed in the longitudinal extension, is arranged between the receiving area and the second end face.

The outer part according to the invention has the surprising advantage that the receiving area and the area which, viewed in the longitudinal direction, is arranged between the receiving area and the second end face make it possible to ensure that the outer part and a cup-shaped container wrapped with the outer part have to be separated from one another in order to enable access to a filling material contained in the container. This can ensure improved separation and recycling. In addition, the outer part can form high-quality and attractive outer packaging for a container, whereby the outer part can also fulfill a function as proof of originality and is therefore considered "tamper evident".

The outer part is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for covering reusable containers, in particular reusable plastic containers. The outer part can be removed from the container after it has been separated from the Wrapped containers can be recycled in a largely pure form, while a container can be subjected to a reuse process.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the receiving area has a first receiving area end and a second receiving area end, wherein the first receiving area end faces the first end portion of the blank and wherein the second receiving area end faces the second end portion of the blank, wherein the first receiving area end and the second receiving area end are spaced apart from one another.

This has the advantage that it creates a receiving area, for example an opening, a recess or a hole, with a geometry that can be easily manufactured and which is well suited for receiving areas of a container, as well as for repackaging a container.

It is clear to the person skilled in the art that it can also be the case that the first receiving area end faces the first end section of the outer part and the second receiving area end faces the second end section of the outer part, the first receiving area end and the second receiving area end being spaced apart from one another. This is only an example of the use of the terms blank and outer part in this document. Precisely because the outer part is formed by a blank, the two terms can have a synonymous meaning. This is particularly the case when the blank is wound into a sheath and thus forms a cuff-shaped outer part.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the first receiving area end and the second receiving area end are spaced apart from one another by a receiving area length, which is from 5% to 75%, preferably from 5% to 50%, of a receiving area casing circumference of the casing. In the case of several receiving areas, a sum of all receiving area lengths can be from 5% to 75%, preferably from 5% to 50%. The receiving area casing circumference here means the circumference of the circular cross-section, which circular cross-section lies 90° through the receiving area to the casing axis when looking at the outer part wound into a casing. The receiving area casing circumference is expediently the same size or slightly larger than the maximum circumference of a container to be encased, or its maximum circumference in the area of the open end.

This shape of the receiving area has the advantage that it is possible to reliably accommodate a container or areas of a container. The exact length, i.e. an absolute value of the length, depends on the shape and size of the container to be covered with the outer part, and in particular on the maximum diameter or circumference of the open end. In particular, if several receiving areas are provided, the length of the individual receiving areas can be shorter.

Also advantageous is a form according to which it can be provided that the receiving area has a circular ring segment-shaped basic shape which is concentric with the circular ring segment-shaped basic shape of the blank, and that the receiving area has a first receiving area front side, which first receiving area front side faces the first front side, and wherein the receiving area has a second receiving area front side, which second receiving area front side faces the second front side, wherein the first receiving area front side and the second receiving area front side are spaced apart from one another, wherein the receiving area has a receiving area height in a direction starting from the first receiving area front side to the second receiving area front side.

This shape of the receiving area has the advantage that it can reliably accommodate a container. In addition, such a design can also be produced comparatively simply and cost-effectively. The circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape of the receiving area means that the first receiving area front side is shorter than the second receiving area front side. This can ensure that the receiving area is particularly well suited to accommodating a container or areas of a container in a jacket-shaped or cuff-shaped state of the outer part. A distance between the two front sides, i.e. a receiving area height, can advantageously be constant. A receiving area height expediently corresponds to the height of an area of a container intended for accommodation in the receiving area, for example a flange including a closure element such as a sealing plate, lid or similar. It is particularly expedient if the receiving area height is slightly larger than the area of a container intended for accommodation.

According to a further development, it is possible for the second receiving area front side facing the second front side to be spaced apart from the second front side by a first length when viewed in the longitudinal extension of the outer part. The first length thus defines a height of the area that lies above the receiving area. If the outer part is wrapped around a container and thus encases a container, the area can protrude beyond the upper end of the container with its first length or with part of its first length. The first length can also vary. This is particularly the case if the second front side of the outer part does not follow an exact circular arc shape, but is, for example, wave-shaped.

Furthermore, it can be expedient if the second receiving area end face facing the second end face is spaced apart from the first end face by a second length when viewed in the longitudinal extension of the outer part. The second length can also vary. This is particularly the case if the first end face of the outer part does not follow an exact circular arc shape, but is, for example, wave-shaped. In this case, it has also proven expedient for the second length to be greater than the first length.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the maximum first length and the maximum second length define a maximum annular segment height, which annular segment height corresponds in particular to a maximum longitudinal extension of the outer part or a maximum construction height.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the first end face and/or the second end face are formed in the shape of a circular arc, or that the first end face and/or the second end face are formed in the shape of a wave or sinusoidal curve.

This has the advantage that an outer part shaped in this way can be particularly well suited for wrapping around a container. In addition, a visual appearance can be attractive and individually designed. This naturally applies to the outer part in its state as a cut or in its state in which it has not yet been wound into a jacket or a sleeve. When the outer part is wound into a jacket or a sleeve, the first and second end faces are advantageously arranged parallel or at least essentially parallel to one another. It has also proven to be advantageous for wave-shaped or sinusoidal end faces to essentially follow a circular arc shape. or follow the circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape of the outer part. A certain concentricity of the design has proven to be useful.

It is also conceivable that the first receiving area front side and/or the second receiving area front side are formed in the shape of a circular arc, or that the first receiving area front side and/or the second receiving area front side are formed in the shape of a wave or sinusoid.

According to a particular embodiment, it is possible for the casing of the outer part to have a second receiving region and a second region, which second region is arranged between the second receiving region and the second end face, viewed in the longitudinal extension of the outer part.

This has the advantage that two receiving areas have proven to be particularly suitable for reliably wrapping containers of certain geometries or for receiving them in certain areas. Advantageously, when looking at the sleeve-shaped outer part, the two receiving areas are at least essentially on the same circumference or at the same height in the circumferential direction. The two receiving areas can have the same basic shape or a different basic shape. The area and the second area can have the same height in the circumferential direction, i.e. between the second end face and the respective receiving area end face. However, different heights are also conceivable.

According to an advantageous development, it can be provided that the receiving area and the second receiving area are at least substantially of the same dimension, and that the receiving area and the second receiving area are arranged opposite one another in the casing of the outer part.

This has the advantage that an essentially symmetrical arrangement of the receiving areas and areas can be achieved. This can be advantageous both in terms of visual appearance and in terms of functionality. It is also conceivable that further receiving areas of the same size or of different shapes are provided.

In particular, it can be advantageous that a predetermined separation region is provided in the casing of the outer part, which predetermined separation region extends in a direction starting from the first end face to the receiving region, in particular to the first receiving region end face, or which predetermined separation region extends in a direction starting from the first end face to the second end face.

This has the advantage that the provision of a predetermined separation area makes it easier to separate the outer part from a container. In particular, a predetermined separation area which is formed along the second length described above can be advantageous. It can be sufficient if the predetermined separation area does not extend over the entire longitudinal extent or height of the casing of the outer part, but only extends from the lower first end face to the first receiving area end face. It is also conceivable that the predetermined separation area is formed in such a way that when the predetermined separation area is separated, not the entire outer part is separated, but that it remains partially on the container, but a user still has access to the container contents, or a closure element can be removed after partial separation.

Separation areas are generally known to experts in many different forms. The term outline is also commonly used. For example, a separation area such as that in the WO 2020/245148 A1 by the applicant of the same name. It is also conceivable that the overlapping area of the end sections of the outer part is also the intended separation area. For this purpose, the overlapping area can be designed, for example, as a detachable adhesive connection between the overlapping end sections.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the region is formed with a fold line, which fold line is formed concentrically to the casing of the outer part with respect to a longitudinal axis of the casing of the outer part, and that the region between the fold line and the second end face has a fold region, which fold region can be folded in the radial direction, i.e. inwards, to the longitudinal axis of the casing of the outer part, and which fold region optionally has a tab, which tab can be coupled to the second receiving region.

This has the advantage that by providing a folding area, it is possible to completely or partially cover the open end of a container. With the help of the folding area, for example, the area or part of the area can be folded in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the container, i.e. inwards. This can be done both for decorative purposes, as well as to improve transverse pressure stability. This is particularly the case when a wrapped container is closed at its open end with a closure element that is comparatively less transverse pressure stable, for example with a thin plate or film. In the non-wrapped state of the outer part, the fold line is essentially circular and parallel to the first or second end face, or concentric with respect to the circle center of the circular ring-shaped outer part.

According to an advantageous development, it can also be provided that the blank or the outer part is made of a cellulose material or comprises a cellulose material. This can improve the printing and optical design of a container covered with the sleeve-shaped outer part and also reduce the amount of plastic material to be disposed of. A further preferred embodiment is characterized in that the cellulose material is made of a recycled material or comprises a recycled material. This allows raw material resources to be saved. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the blank or the outer part comprises a polymer material or a composite material.

• einen becherförmigen Behälter, wobei der Behälter einen Behältermantel aufweist, der ein offenes Ende und ein mit einem Boden verschlossenes Ende aufweist,
• ein Außenteil, welches den Behälter ummantelt, wobei das Außenteil aus einem Zuschnitt gebildet ist, welcher Zuschnitt eine im Wesentlichen kreisringsegmentförmige Grundform aufweist, welcher Zuschnitt einen ersten Endabschnitt und einen zweiten Endabschnitt aufweist, wobei der Zuschnitt zu einem Mantel gewickelt ist und dabei der erste Endabschnitt und der zweite Endabschnitt in einem Überlappungsbereich miteinander gekoppelt sind, wobei das Außenteil weiters eine erste Stirnseite und eine zweite Stirnseite aufweist und die erste Stirnseite und die zweite Stirnseite voneinander beabstandet sind, wobei das Außenteil eine Längserstreckung in einer Richtung ausgehend von der ersten Stirnseite zur zweiten Stirnseite aufweist,
• und ein Verschlusselement, welches Verschlusselement das offene Ende des Behälters lösbar verschließt.

The invention also relates to a combination packaging container comprising

• a cup-shaped container, the container having a container shell having an open end and an end closed with a bottom,
• an outer part which encases the container, wherein the outer part is formed from a blank, which blank has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, which blank has a first end section and a second end section, wherein the blank is wound into a jacket and the first end section and the second end section are coupled to one another in an overlapping region, wherein the outer part further has a first end face and a second end face and the first end face and the second end face are spaced apart from one another, wherein the outer part has a longitudinal extension in a direction starting from the first end face to the second end face,
• and a closure element, which closure element releasably closes the open end of the container.

The jacket of the outer part has a receiving area and an area which The region is arranged between the receiving region and the second end face when viewed in the longitudinal direction. A region of the open end and/or a region of the closure element of the container is received in the receiving region of the casing of the outer part.

The combination packaging container according to the invention has the surprising advantage that the receiving area and the area which, viewed in the longitudinal direction, is arranged between the receiving area and the second end face make it possible to ensure that the outer part and the cup-shaped container wrapped with the outer part have to be separated from one another in order to enable access to a filling material contained in the container. This can ensure improved separation and recycling. In addition, the outer part can form high-quality and attractive outer packaging for a container, whereby the outer part can also fulfill a function as proof of originality and is therefore considered "tamper evident".

The outer part is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for wrapping reusable containers, especially reusable plastic containers. After the separation from the wrapped container required for use of a container, the outer part can be recycled in a largely pure form, while a container can be subjected to a reuse process.

By accommodating a portion of the open end and/or a portion of the closure element of the container in the receiving portion of the outer part's casing, it is ensured that a user can only access the container's contents if he removes the outer part and then - as is known per se - removes the closure element. Precisely because this separation is absolutely necessary due to the design, it is also guaranteed that the outer part can be recycled separately and the user is also guaranteed the first time he opens the container.

This design can ensure that the outer part is essentially locked in the direction of its longitudinal extension or in the axial direction of the longitudinal axis of the container by the coupling with the open end of the cup-shaped container, so that an axial movement or axial displacement of the outer part relative to the container is prevented or at least largely restricted or limited. It can also be useful if the reception of the container in the reception area of the outer part, a radial movement of the outer part relative to the container is also prevented or limited. For this purpose, in the area of the open end of the container, for example, corresponding projections can be formed that project radially to the longitudinal axis, which can interact with the end sections of the receiving area, as if they were a stop means.

The closure element can be a film, for example a sealing plate or sealing film. Alternatively or additionally, the closure element can also be designed as a lid, for example a screw lid or a hinged lid. A closure element designed as a strike lid or a bounce lid is also conceivable. Depending on the design of the closure element, the open end can be designed with a sealing edge, a flange, a collar, a strike edge, a thread, etc. In any case, it can be useful if an area of the open end projects in the radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis or the cone axis beyond the container shell and also beyond the shell of the outer part, so that this projecting area can be reliably accommodated in the receiving area.

Also advantageous is a design according to which it can be provided that the region of the outer part extends over the open end of the container when viewed in longitudinal extension.

According to a further development, it is possible for the closure element to be designed in such a way that removal is only possible after the outer part has been removed from the container.

This has the advantage that it can provide proof of initial opening.

Furthermore, it may be expedient if the closure element is connected to the casing of the outer part and that the closure element is designed in such a way that removal is possible at the same time as removal of the outer part from the container.

This has the advantage that it is easier to use, as both the outer part and the closure element can be removed in one operation. Particularly if the outer part is designed with a folding area, this folding area or a tab on the folding area can be connected to the closure element, in particular with a sealing film, or glued so that the sealing film can be removed together with the folding area. This can also make recycling easier. This is particularly the case if the closure element and the outer part remain connected to one another even after removal, and if the closure element and the outer part are at least essentially made of materials that can be recycled together.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the casing of the outer part extends over part of the container casing, preferably between a quarter and two thirds of the container casing. As a result, part of the container height is covered by the outer part, with the part of the container casing facing the container base remaining uncovered by the outer part and thus visible to an observer. In particular, it can be that the casing of the outer part extends over part of the container casing when viewed in the longitudinal direction. As a result, part of the container height of the container is covered by the casing of the outer part.

This has the advantage that sustainability can be improved by saving materials.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the region is formed with a fold line, which fold line is formed concentrically to the jacket of the outer part with respect to a longitudinal axis of the jacket of the outer part, and that the region between the fold line and the second end face has a fold region, which fold region is folded in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis of the jacket of the outer part, so that the fold region covers the open end, in particular the closure element, partially or completely.

This has the advantage that the provision of a folding area makes it possible to completely or partially cover the open end of a container. Using the folding area, the area or part of the area can be folded in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the container, i.e. inwards. This can be used both for decorative purposes and to improve transverse pressure stability. This is particularly the case when a wrapped container is closed at its open end with a closure element that is comparatively less resistant to transverse pressure, for example with a plate or film.

According to a particular embodiment, it is possible for the folding region to have a tab, which tab is coupled to the second receiving region.

This has the advantage of providing a stable additional cover for the closure element. The second receiving area advantageously fulfils an additional function, i.e. in addition to receiving an area of the container, it also has a coupling function with the tab.

According to an advantageous development, it can be provided that the container shell of the container and the shell of the outer part are essentially frustoconical and are arranged about a common cone axis, and that a first angle between the container shell of the container and the cone axis is equal to or greater than a second angle between the shell of the outer part and the cone axis.

This has the advantage that it enables a good connection or coupling between the outer part and the container.

Depending on the specific shape of the container or the outer part, the longitudinal axis and the cone axis may be identical or congruent.

In particular, it can be advantageous if the open end and/or the closure element has a collar that projects over the container shell in the radial direction to the cone axis, i.e. 90° to the cone axis when the container is viewed, wherein a third angle is formed between the cone axis and an imaginary cutting line, which imaginary cutting line extends from an outermost point of the collar to the cone axis and intersects the first end face, wherein the third angle is larger than the second angle. An outermost point of the collar is a point that is furthest away from the longitudinal axis or from the cone axis when viewed in the radial direction. Of course, it is possible that, with a symmetrical design, several such outermost points are formed on the collar, in particular a circumferential outermost circle, on which circle the outermost points lie.

This has the advantage that it enables a good connection or coupling between the outer part and the container.

Depending on the type and design of the container and the closure element, it may be appropriate for the collar to be designed with a flange, a thread or a striking edge.

The collar can be circular and, when the container is viewed in the axial direction, extend constantly outwards over the casing. However, the open end can also have a collar that projects over the casing of the container in some areas. This means that the open end is designed, for example, with extensions or beaks that extend over the casing of the container in a radial direction to the cone axis, i.e. 90° to the cone axis when the container is viewed. These extensions or beaks can be accommodated as an area of the open end and/or as an area of the closure element of the container in the receiving area of the casing of the outer part. A collar that projects over the casing of the container in some areas can, for example, also be realized by an elliptical collar that extends over the casing of the container in a radial direction to the cone axis, i.e. 90° to the cone axis when the container is viewed, at two opposite positions, for example. Such an elliptical collar can be accommodated as a region of the open end and/or as a region of the closure element of the container in the receiving region of the jacket of the outer part.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the container is a reusable container, in particular a reusable container comprising a plastic material.

This has the advantage that the sustainability of the combination packaging container can be further improved. It can also be advantageous if the plastic material is a recycled material, or at least partially made from a recycled material.

According to an advantageous development, it can be provided that the container has an alignment means, in particular a groove or an elevation, in the region of its base, which is designed for fixing and/or positioning the container.

The alignment means formed in the base, in particular on the underside of the base, can be designed as a projection or as a recess. By coupling a coupling means of a device for attaching the outer part to the container with this Alignment means in the container base can be used to fix the container in place and to align it. This can make it easier to attach the outer part both when it is wrapped around and when it is pushed on axially. The alignment means can also be designed as a toothing in the container base, for example. A tool or a coupling means of a device can engage in the alignment means, for example by means of a toothing, spreading effect, or vacuum or negative pressure.

• Bereitstellen eines becherförmigen Behälters, wobei der Behälter einen Behältermantel aufweist, der ein offenes Ende und ein mit einem Boden verschlossenes Ende aufweist,
• Befüllen des Behälters mit einem Füllgut,
• Verschließen des offenen Endes des Behälters mit einem lösbaren Verschlusselement,
• Bereitstellen eines Zuschnitts, welcher Zuschnitt eine im Wesentlichen kreisringsegmentförmige Grundform aufweist, wobei der Zuschnitt einen ersten Endabschnitt und einen zweiten Endabschnitt aufweist, wobei der Zuschnitt weiters eine erste Stirnseite und eine zweite Stirnseite aufweist und wobei die erste Stirnseite und die zweite Stirnseite voneinander beabstandet sind, wobei der Zuschnitt eine Längserstreckung in einer Richtung ausgehend von der ersten Stirnseite zur zweiten Stirnseite aufweist, und wobei der Zuschnitt einen Aufnahmebereich und einen Bereich aufweist, welcher Bereich in Längserstreckung betrachtet zwischen dem Aufnahmebereich und der zweiten Stirnseite angeordnet ist,
• Formen eines Außenteils aus dem Zuschnitt durch Umwickeln des Behälters mit dem Zuschnitt, oder Formen eines Außenteils aus dem Zuschnitt und axiales Aufschieben des Außenteils auf den Behälter,

wobei der erste Endabschnitt und der zweite Endabschnitt in einem Überlappungsbereich miteinander gekoppelt werden, wobei die erste Stirnseite dem Boden und die zweite Stirnseite dem offenen Ende des Behälters zugewandt wird, und wobei ein Bereich des offenen Endes und/oder ein Bereich des Verschlusselements des Behälters in dem Aufnahmebereich aufgenommen wird.The invention also relates to a method for producing a combination packaging container. The method comprises the following steps:

• Providing a cup-shaped container, the container having a container shell having an open end and an end closed with a bottom,
• Filling the container with a filling material,
• Closing the open end of the container with a detachable closure element,
• Providing a blank, which blank has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, wherein the blank has a first end section and a second end section, wherein the blank further has a first end face and a second end face and wherein the first end face and the second end face are spaced apart from one another, wherein the blank has a longitudinal extension in a direction starting from the first end face to the second end face, and wherein the blank has a receiving area and an area, which area, viewed in the longitudinal extension, is arranged between the receiving area and the second end face,
• Forming an outer part from the blank by wrapping the blank around the container, or forming an outer part from the blank and axially sliding the outer part onto the container,

wherein the first end portion and the second end portion are coupled to one another in an overlap region, wherein the first end face faces the bottom and the second end face faces the open end of the container, and wherein a region of the open end and/or a region of the closure element of the container is received in the receiving region.

The method according to the invention for producing a combination packaging container has the surprising advantage that - especially when the method is carried out in the described order - a combination packaging container can be produced in an efficient manner. as described above and with the advantages described above.

In principle, an alternative sequence of the described process steps would also be conceivable. For example, the container may first be covered with the outer part or the outer part may be placed on the container, and only then may the container be filled and closed. In this case, it is necessary that the open end of the container is designed in such a way that a closure can still be attached even when the outer part is installed.

Forming an outer part from the blank by wrapping the container can be done by winding it directly onto the container. For this purpose, the container can be placed onto a winding mandrel.

It is also conceivable that, instead of directly wrapping the container with the outer part, the outer part is formed by axially pushing the outer part onto the container, with the first end face facing the bottom and the second end face facing the open end of the inner container. Specifically, the outer part can be formed and the first end section and the second end section can be connected in the overlapping area in a separate process step, and the outer part formed in this way can only be pushed onto the inner container from below in a further process step by axial displacement.

The invention also relates to a method for opening a combination packaging container, in particular an initial opening of a filled and originally sealed combination packaging container. The combination packaging container comprises a cup-shaped container, wherein the container has a container shell which has an open end, which open end is closed with a closure element, and which has an end closed with a base. The combination packaging container further comprises an outer part, which outer part encases the container, wherein the outer part is formed from a blank, which blank has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, which blank has a first end section and a second end section, wherein the blank is wound into a shell and the first end section and the second end section are coupled to one another in an overlapping region, wherein the outer part further has a first end face and a second end face and the first Front side and the second front side are spaced apart from one another, wherein the outer part has a longitudinal extension in a direction starting from the first front side to the second front side, wherein a predetermined separation region is provided in the jacket of the outer part, and wherein the jacket of the outer part has a receiving region and a region, which region, viewed in the longitudinal extension, is arranged between the receiving region and the second front side, wherein a region of the open end and/or a region of the closure element is received in the receiving region.

• Trennen des Außenteils vom Behälter durch Öffnen des Solltrennbereichs,
• Entfernen des Verschlusselements vom offenen Ende des Behälters.

The procedure includes the following steps:

• Separating the outer part from the container by opening the separation area,
• Remove the closure element from the open end of the container.

The separation of the outer part from the container by opening the intended separation area can be complete, partial or partial. In the case of partial separation, the outer part or part of the outer part is separated in such a way that the closure element can be removed after removal.

The method according to the invention for opening a combination packaging container has the surprising advantage that a user is shown or guaranteed that he is opening the original sealed container for the first time. In addition, a user is virtually forced to separate the outer part from the container and is thus encouraged to recycle because he would otherwise not have access to the contents of the container. This therefore makes a significant contribution to sustainability. This is particularly true if the method for opening or for opening for the first time is carried out in the order described.

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

Fig. 1

eine Darstellung eines Zuschnitts,

Fig. 2

eine Darstellung eines weiteren Zuschnitts,

Fig. 3

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

Fig. 4

einen weiteren Kombi-Verpackungsbehälter in dreidimensionaler Darstellung,

Fig. 5

einen weiteren Kombi-Verpackungsbehälter in dreidimensionaler Darstellung,

Fig. 6

eine Darstellung eines weiteren Zuschnitts.

They show in a highly simplified, schematic representation:

Fig.1

a representation of a cut,

Fig.2

a representation of another cut,

Fig.3

a combination packaging container with a container and an outer part, in view, partially cut,

Fig.4

another combination packaging container in three-dimensional representation,

Fig.5

another combination packaging container in three-dimensional representation,

Fig.6

a representation of another cut.

To begin with, it should be noted that in the different embodiments described, identical parts are provided with identical reference symbols or identical component designations, whereby the disclosures contained in the entire description can be transferred analogously to identical parts with identical reference symbols or identical component designations. The position information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., also refers to the figure directly described and shown, and these position information must be transferred analogously to the new position if the position changes.

The term "in particular" is understood below to mean that it may refer to a possible more specific embodiment 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.

As used herein, the terms “comprising,” “comprises,” “having,” “includes,” “including,” “contains,” “containing,” and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

Another term that can be used is "optional". This means that this process step or system component is basically present, but can be used depending on the operating conditions, although this is not mandatory.

The figures are described below largely in summary to avoid unnecessary repetition. Special features and differences between the figures and embodiments are discussed in more detail.

In the Fig.1 and Fig.2 Two flat blanks 13 are shown as examples of a variety of possible different shapes, wherein the blanks 13 can be wound into a cuff-shaped outer part 12 or into a jacket. In particular, it is provided that the flat blank 13 has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, wherein the blank 13 has a first end section 14 and a second end section 15. The two end sections 14, 15 are preferably each aligned along an imaginary line to the circle center of the circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape. The blank 13 can be wound into a jacket. The first end section 14 and the second end section 15 can be coupled to one another in an overlap region 16. By winding the blank, the end sections 14, 15 can be connected to one another in an overlap region 16 shown in a simplified manner. This can be 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 layer 49. 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. When the blank 13 is viewed in its flat state or in its non-wound state, the two longitudinal edges 17, 18 can preferably each be aligned along an imaginary line to the circle center of the circular ring segment-shaped basic shape. Furthermore, the blank 13 can have a longitudinal edge length 50 in the area of the first end section 14, in particular on the first longitudinal edge 17. When considering the longitudinal edge length 50, any shortening of the actual longitudinal edge length due to rounding or due to a bevel is disregarded here.

In the overlapping area 16 and in the wound state, the two longitudinal edges 17, 18 run approximately parallel to one another, with the overlapping area 16 being formed between them with an overlap width when viewed in the circumferential direction of the casing. In particular, it can be provided that in the wound state of the outer part 12 the second end section 15 is folded over the first end section 14 on the outside. It goes without saying that an arrangement is also conceivable in which the first end section 14 is folded over the second end section 15 on the outside.

The blank 13, or an outer part 12 formed from the blank 13, further comprises a first end face 19 and a second end face 20, wherein the first end face 19 and the second end face 20 are spaced apart from one another, wherein the blank 13 or the outer part 12 has a longitudinal extension 22 in a direction starting from the first end face 19 to the second end face 20. The end faces are preferably essentially concentric with respect to the circle center of the circular ring segment-shaped basic shape. The The two end faces 19, 20, which are spaced apart from one another, define an overall height 21 of the jacket when the outer part 12 is in the erected state. In particular when the jacket of the outer part 12 is conical, the overall height 21 corresponds geometrically to a height of the cone when viewed in axial section. In particular when the jacket of the outer part 12 is conical, the longitudinal extent 22 when viewed in axial section is geometrically the length of the jacket line. When a cut 13 which is essentially in the shape of a segment of a circular ring is wound into a jacket, a conical jacket inevitably results. Accordingly, the maximum longitudinal extent 22 in the case of a conical jacket of the outer part 12 is generally greater than the overall height 21 of the jacket. The longitudinal axis 8 already described 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 container 2. In most cases, the overall height 21 of the shell is slightly lower than the container height 9 of the container 2 in the same spatial direction - namely in the direction of the longitudinal axis 8.

The blank 13, or the outer part 12 formed from it, has a receiving area 23 and an area 24, which area 24 is arranged between the receiving area 23 and the second end face 20 when viewed in the longitudinal extension 22. The receiving area 23 is designed as a recess, cutout, hole or as an opening in the blank 13 or in the outer part 12.

The one in the Fig.1 and 2 The receiving area 23 shown has a first receiving area end 25 and a second receiving area end 26, wherein the first receiving area end 25 faces the first end section 14 of the blank 13 and wherein the second receiving area end 26 faces the second end section 15 of the blank 13, wherein the first receiving area end 25 and the second receiving area end 26 are spaced apart from one another. The receiving area 23 therefore has an elongated basic shape. The first receiving area end 25 and the second receiving area end 26 can be spaced apart by a length 27, which length 27 can be from 5% to 75% of a receiving area casing circumference of the casing.

The receiving area 23 can have a circular ring segment-shaped basic shape, which is concentric with the circular ring segment-shaped basic shape of the blank 13. The receiving area 23 can further have a first receiving area front side 28, which first receiving area front side 28 faces the first front side 19 and wherein the Receiving area 23 has a second receiving area front side 29, which second receiving area front side 29 faces the second front side 20. The first receiving area front side 28 and the second receiving area front side 29 can be spaced apart from one another, wherein the receiving area 23 has a receiving area height 30 in a direction starting from the first receiving area front side 28 to the second receiving area front side 29. The receiving area height 30 can be adapted to the type and design of the container 2 to be encased, or the area 40, 41 to be accommodated.

The second receiving area end face 29 facing the second end face 20 can be spaced apart from the second end face 20 by a first length 31 as viewed in the longitudinal extension 22 of the outer part 12. The second receiving area end face 29 facing the second end face 20 can be spaced apart from the first end face 19 by a second length 32 as viewed in the longitudinal extension 22 of the outer part 12. The maximum first length 31 and the maximum second length 32 or the sum of the two lengths 31, 32 can define a maximum annular segment height 33, which maximum annular segment height 33 corresponds in particular to a maximum longitudinal extension 22 or a maximum surface line of the conical outer part 12 or a maximum overall height 21.

The first end face 19 and the second end face 20 can be arranged as shown in the Fig.1 It can also be that the first end face 19 is circularly arc-shaped and that the second end face 20 is wave-shaped or sinusoidal. This is shown by way of example in the Fig.2 It goes without saying that these two designs are merely examples of various conceivable shapes. In any case, the first end face 19 and the second end face 20 essentially follow a circular arc shape and are essentially concentric with respect to a circle center of the circular ring segment-shaped basic shape.

The one in the Fig.1 and 2 The blank 13 shown, or an outer part 12 formed therefrom, has a second receiving area 34 and a second area 35, which second area 35 is arranged between the second receiving area 34 and the second end face 20 when viewed in the longitudinal extension 22 of the outer part 12. The receiving area 23 and the second receiving area 34 are of the same dimensions in the examples shown.

Likewise, the two areas 24, 35 above the receiving areas 23, 34 are also of the same dimensions. The two blanks 13 shown are designed and symmetrical in such a way that the receiving area 23 and the second receiving area 34 are arranged opposite one another in the wound state, i.e. in the casing of the outer part 12.

In the blank 13, or in the jacket of the outer part 12, a predetermined separation area 36 is also provided. In the Fig.1 the predetermined separation area 36 is a so-called elevation, for example in the sense of WO 2020/245148 A1 of the applicant of the same name. The intended separation area 36 extends in a direction starting from the first end face 19 to the receiving area 23, in particular to the first receiving area end face 28. In the Fig.2 a further embodiment is shown, wherein the intended separation region 36 extends in a direction starting from the first end face 19 to the second end face 20. The intended separation region 36 is provided in the overlap region 16 of the end sections 14, 15 or the longitudinal edges 17, 18. For this purpose, the overlap region 16 can be designed, for example, as a detachable adhesive connection.

In the Fig.7 a further exemplary embodiment of a blank 13 or an outer part 12 is shown, wherein the region 24 is formed with a fold line 37. The fold line 37 is, when viewed in the wound state, concentric to the jacket of the outer part 12 in relation to a longitudinal axis 8 of the casing of the outer part 12. When viewed in the flat state, the fold line 37 is concentric with respect to the circle center of the circular ring-segment-shaped blank 13 or outer part 12. The region 24 between the fold line 37 and the second end face 20 has a fold region 38. In the example, the fold region 38 has a substantially round basic shape, which can at least approximately correspond to the circular cross-section in the region of the open end of the container to be covered. This folding area 38 can be folded inwards, in particular in the wound, jacket-shaped or conical state, in the radial direction towards the longitudinal axis 8 of the jacket of the outer part 12. In addition, the folding area 38 can have a tab 51, which tab 51 can be coupled, i.e. brought into engagement, with the second receiving area 34 which is opposite in the wound state.

In the Fig.3 an embodiment of a combination packaging container 1 is shown as an example for a variety of possible different shapes, wherein the combination packaging container 1 is cup-shaped or bowl-shaped. The combination packaging container 1 is in the Fig.3 shown partially cut through the longitudinal axis 8. The combination packaging container 1 comprises a cup- or bowl-shaped container 2 with a base 3 and a container casing 4. The container 2 also has an open end 5 on its side facing away from the base 3. Furthermore, a flange 6 projecting outwards beyond the container casing 4 can be provided in the area of its open end 5. The base 3 forms a closed end 7 for the container casing 4. The container 2 has an essentially conical or truncated cone-shaped basic shape. When looking at the combination packaging container 1 in the front view shown, the combination packaging container 1 has a total height 10 which extends from the base 3 to the highest area of the second end face 20 of the outer part 12. The total height 10 is thus greater than the container height 9 and also greater than the construction height 21 of the outer part 12.

The container 2 is preferably formed by a component produced in a deep-drawing process, which can be produced quickly and, above all, in a short cycle time. The deep-drawing process is well known and will therefore not be discussed in more detail. The deep-drawing process is particularly suitable for producing the container 2 with a sufficient wall thickness from a layer of a deformable material using a deep-drawing tool, which ensures tightness during storage, use and disposal. This manufacturing process enables the inner container 2 to have relatively thin walls. The container 2 can also be formed using other manufacturing processes, such as an injection molding process.

Due to the cup-shaped or bowl-shaped design of the container 2, a longitudinal axis 8 extends in the axial direction between the open end 5 and the end 7 closed with the base 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 a closure element 39, for example a sealing plate, or to connect it to it. 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 container 2 has a container height 9 between its open end 5, in particular the flange 6, and the bottom 3, whereby, depending on the cross-sectional dimensions, the receiving volume of the container 2 is determined. The container height 9 in conjunction with the cross-sectional dimensions thus defines a receiving space for the container 2.

The container shell 4 is understood to be that section of the container 2 which extends between the open end 5, in particular the flange 6, and the base 3 in a predominantly axial direction. The container 2 with its container shell 4 is preferably designed in such a way that it tapers conically from the open end 5 to the base 3, i.e. is essentially frustoconical. In this design, the longitudinal axis 8 corresponds to the cone axis 42.

The combination packaging container 1 further comprises an outer part 12 which is designed in the shape of a sleeve or jacket and surrounds the container 2 in the region of its container jacket 4 at least in sections or regions.

The sleeve-shaped outer part 12 is preferably made of a cellulose material, such as a cardboard material, with sufficient strength in relation to the absorption and transmission of in particular axially acting pressure forces and is wound from a flat blank 13 to form a jacket. The blank 13 is usually printed in its undeformed flat position and optionally provided with an additional coating. In particular, it is of course also conceivable for the blank 13 to be made of several parts. A cellulose material is usually used as the material for the blank 13, although this can also be cardboard or strong paper produced using a recycling process. If a layer or ply of the outer part 12 is made of a recycled material, an additional layer made of a higher quality paper can be arranged on or connected to at least one of the surfaces. This additional layer is used to ensure perfect printing for the production of decorations, labels and product information.

The sleeve-like or jacket-like outer part 12 leads to an additional reinforcement or stiffening effect of the container 2 and thus of the entire combination packaging container 1. This provides, on the one hand, high strength and good thermal insulation and, on the other hand, optimal 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 if the combination packaging container 1 is subject to increased are exposed to moisture. Coating the cardboard used for the outer part 12 with a water-repellent layer prevents the cardboard from swelling in a humid environment and ultimately becoming detached from the container casing 4 of the combination packaging container 1.

The container 2 can preferably be a reusable container, which in particular is or comprises a plastic material or a recycled plastic material.

It may also be that the container 2 has an alignment means 52 in the region of its bottom 3, in particular as in the Fig.3 schematically shown has a groove or an elevation which is designed for fixing and/or positioning the container 2.

The casing of the outer part 12 has a receiving area 23 and an area 24, which area 24 is arranged between the receiving area 23 and the second end face 20 when viewed in the longitudinal extension 22. The outer part 12 is wound around the container 2 so that an area 40 of the open end 5 and an area 41 of the closure element 39 of the container 2 are received in the receiving area 23 of the casing of the outer part 12. The areas 40, 41 and a part of the flange 6 or a part of a collar 45 protrude beyond the casing of the outer part 12 in an imaginary, shortest straight connecting line between the longitudinal axis 8 or the cone axis 42 and the areas 40, 41 when viewing the combination packaging container 1 in axial section.

In the axial section in the Fig.3 It is also shown that the region 24 of the outer part 12, viewed in the longitudinal extension 22, can extend beyond the open end 5 of the container 2, i.e. projects beyond the open end 5 and the closure element 39.

The closure element 39 is designed or arranged in such a way that removal is only possible after removal of the outer part 12 from the container 2. This is shown in the embodiment shown in the Fig.3 realized in that the closure element 39 is partially received in the receiving areas 23, 34.

It would also be conceivable, but is not shown, that the closure element 39 is connected to the casing of the outer part 12, and that the closure element 39 is so is designed such that removal is possible at the same time as removal of the outer part 12 from the container 2. For example, the closure element 39 can be designed as a sealing plate, which sealing plate can be glued or otherwise connected to the casing of the outer part 12, so that the sealing plate is also removed when the outer part 12 is separated.

The jacket of the outer part 12 can extend over a part of the container jacket 4. Preferably, the jacket of the outer part 12 extends over a part of the container jacket 4, which corresponds to a quarter to two thirds of the container jacket 4. In the Fig.3 , as well as in the three-dimensional representations of combination packaging containers 1 in the Fig. 4 to Fig. 6 Outer parts 12 are shown with different high surface lines or different maximum longitudinal extensions 22. Consequently, the parts of the container 2 visible to an observer are of different sizes.

The container shell 4 of the container 2 and the shell of the outer part 12 can be as shown in the Fig. 3 to 6 shown be essentially frustoconical and arranged around a common cone axis 42. In the Fig.3 In the partial axial section shown, it is sketched that a first angle 43 between the container shell 4 of the container 2 and the cone axis 42 is larger than a second angle 44 between the shell of the outer part 12 and the cone axis 42.

In addition, the Fig.3 shown partial axial section that the open end 5 and the closure element 39 have a collar 45 projecting over the container shell 4 of the container 2 in the radial direction to the cone axis 42, wherein a third angle 48 is formed between the cone axis 42 and an imaginary cutting line 46, which imaginary cutting line 46 extends from an outermost point of the collar 45 to the cone axis 42 and intersects the first end face 19, wherein the third angle 48 is larger than the second angle 44.

The Fig. 4 to 6 each show a three-dimensional view of an embodiment of a combination packaging container 1, whereby the examples are to be understood as representative of a large number of conceivable shapes. Reference is made to the above In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, special features of the variants shown are discussed below.

The Indian Fig.4 The combination packaging container 1 shown is covered with an outer part 12 which has a wave-shaped second end face 20. The container 2 is closed with a closure element 39 designed as a sealing plate or film, and a collar 45 or a flange 6 in the area of the open end 5 protrude in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis 8 or to the cone axis 42 from the receiving area 23 of the outer part 12. In the Fig.4 It is also shown that a predetermined separation region 36 is provided below the receiving region 23, which extends along the surface line in the longitudinal extension 22 from the first end face 19 to the first receiving region end face 28.

The Indian Fig.5 The combination packaging container 1 shown is also covered with an outer part 12, whereby the outer part 12 is smaller than the outer part 12 shown in the Fig.4 shown example is longer, and thus encases or covers a larger part of the container 2. In addition, the second end face 20 is also wave-shaped, but has a smaller Fig.4 two instead of three wave crests or elevations. In addition, the Fig.5 It can also be seen that a second receiving area 34 is provided, from which the collar 45 or the flange 6 of the container 2 protrudes.

In the Fig.6 another combination packaging container 1 is shown, which is also covered with an outer part 12. The second end face 20 of the outer part 12 is also wave-shaped here, but only has one wave crest or an elevation. The area 24 above the receiving area 23, i.e. the first length 31, is larger than the second area 35 above the second receiving area 34, or the first length 31 formed above it.

• Bereitstellen eines becherförmigen Behälters 2, beispielsweise eines Behälter 2 wie obenstehend beschrieben,
• Befüllen des Behälters 2 mit einem Füllgut, beispielsweise mit einem Milcherzeugnis oder mit einem granulären Schuttgut wie einem Müsli,
• Verschließen des offenen Endes 5 des Behälters 2 mit einem lösbaren Verschlusselement 39, beispielsweise durch Anbringen einer Siegelfolie und Durchführen eines Versiegelungsschrittes, oder auch durch Aufdrücken oder Aufschrauben eines Deckels,
• Bereitstellen eines Zuschnitts 13, insbesondere eines Zuschnitts 13 wie obenstehend beschrieben,
• Formen eines Außenteils 12 aus dem Zuschnitt 13, insbesondere eines Außenteils 12 wie obenstehend beschrieben, oder Formen eines Außenteils 12 aus dem Zuschnitt 13 und axiales Aufschieben des Außenteils 12 auf den Behälter 2,

• wobei der erste Endabschnitt 14 und der zweite Endabschnitt 15 in einem Überlappungsbereich 16 miteinander gekoppelt werden, beispielsweise durch verkleben, wobei die erste Stirnseite 19 dem Boden 3 und die zweite Stirnseite 20 dem offenen Ende 5 des Behälters 2 zugewandt wird,
• und wobei ein Bereich 40 des offenen Endes 5 und/oder ein Bereich 41 des Verschlusselements 39 des Behälters 2 in dem Aufnahmebereich 23 aufgenommen wird.

The Figures 3 to 6 The combination packaging containers 1 shown can be manufactured in a manufacturing process which provides the following process steps:

• Providing a cup-shaped container 2, for example a container 2 as described above,
• Filling the container 2 with a filling material, for example with a milk product or with a granular bulk material such as muesli,
• Closing the open end 5 of the container 2 with a detachable closure element 39, for example by applying a sealing film and performing a sealing step, or by pressing or screwing on a lid,
• Providing a blank 13, in particular a blank 13 as described above,
• Forming an outer part 12 from the blank 13, in particular an outer part 12 as described above, or forming an outer part 12 from the blank 13 and axially pushing the outer part 12 onto the container 2,

• wherein the first end portion 14 and the second end portion 15 are coupled together in an overlap region 16, for example by gluing, wherein the first end face 19 faces the bottom 3 and the second end face 20 faces the open end 5 of the container 2,
• and wherein a region 40 of the open end 5 and/or a region 41 of the closure element 39 of the container 2 is received in the receiving region 23.

The container 2 can be fixed and/or positioned in the region of the bottom 3 of the container 2 by coupling a coupling element to an alignment means 52, in particular to a groove or to an elevation, before being wrapped with the outer part 12 or before the outer part 12 is pushed on axially.

• Bereitstellen eine Kombi-Verpackungsbehälters 1, insbesondere eines Kombi-Verpackungsbehälters 1 wie obenstehend beschrieben,
• Trennen des Außenteils 12 vom Behälter 2 durch Öffnen des Solltrennbereich 36,
• Entfernen des Verschlusselements 39 vom offenen Ende 5 des Behälters 2.

The Figures 3 to 6 The combination packaging containers 1 shown can be opened in an opening process which provides the following process steps in the following order:

• Providing a combination packaging container 1, in particular a combination packaging container 1 as described above,
• Separating the outer part 12 from the container 2 by opening the separation area 36,
• Removing the closure element 39 from the open end 5 of the container 2.

The embodiments show possible embodiment variants, whereby it should be noted at this point that the invention is not restricted to the specifically illustrated embodiment variants thereof, but rather various combinations of the individual embodiment variants with each other are also possible and this possibility of variation lies within the skill of the person skilled in the art in this technical field due to the teaching of technical action through objective invention.

The scope of protection is determined by the claims. However, the description and the drawings are to be used to interpret the claims. Individual features or Combinations of features from the different embodiments shown and described can represent independent inventive solutions in themselves. The task underlying the independent inventive solutions can be taken from the description.

All information on value ranges in the description in question is to be understood as including any range and all subranges thereof, e.g. the information 1 to 10 is to be understood as including all subranges starting from the lower limit 1 and the upper limit 10, i.e. all subranges begin with a lower limit of 1 or greater and end with an upper limit of 10 or less, e.g. 1 to 1.7, or 3.2 to 8.1, or 5.5 to 10.

Finally, for the sake of clarity, it should be noted that in order to better understand the structure, some elements have been shown not to scale and/or enlarged and/or reduced. <b>Reference symbol list</b> 1 Combined packaging containers 30 Recording area height 2 container 31 first length 3 Floor 32 second length 4 Container shell 33 Circular ring segment height 5 open end 34 second recording area 6 flange 35 second area 7 closed end 36 Separation area 8th Longitudinal axis 37 Fold line 9 Container height 38 Folding area 10 Total height 39 Locking element 11 40 Area 12 Outer part 41 Area 13 Cutting 42 Cone axis 14 first final section 43 first angle 15 second end section 44 second angle 16 Overlap area 45 collar 17 first longitudinal edge 46 Cutting line 18 second longitudinal edge 47 imaginary cutting line 19 first front side 48 third angle 20 second front side 49 Adhesive layer 21 Height 50 Longitudinal edge length 22 Longitudinal extension 51 Tab 23 Recording area 52 Alignment agents 24 Area 25 first recording area end 26 second recording area end 27 length 28 first recording area front side 29 second recording area front side

Claims (24)

Blank (13) for an outer part (12) for covering a cup-shaped container (2), which has a container jacket (4) which has an open end (5) and an end (7) closed with a base (3), wherein the blank (13) has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, wherein the blank (13) has a first end section (14) and a second end section (15), wherein the blank (13) can be wound into a jacket and the first end section (14) and the second end section (15) can be coupled to one another in an overlapping region (16), wherein the blank (13) further has a first end face (19) and a second end face (20) and wherein the first end face (19) and the second end face (20) are spaced apart from one another, wherein the blank (13) has a longitudinal extension (22) in a direction starting from the first end face (19) to the second end face (20)
characterized in that
the blank (13) has a receiving area (23) and an area (24), which area (24) is arranged between the receiving area (23) and the second end face (20) when viewed in the longitudinal extension (22). Outer part (12) for covering a cup-shaped container (2), which has a container jacket (4) which has an open end (5) and an end (7) closed with a base (3), wherein the outer part (12) is formed from a blank (13), in particular from a blank (13) according to claim 1, which blank (13) has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, which blank (13) has a first end section (14) and a second end section (15), wherein the blank (13) is wound into a jacket and the first end section (14) and the second end section (15) are coupled to one another in an overlapping region (16), wherein the outer part (12) further has a first end face (19) and a second end face (20) and the first end face (19) and the second end face (20) are spaced apart from one another, wherein the outer part (12) has a Longitudinal extension (22) in a direction from the first end face (19) to the second end face (20),
characterized in that
the casing of the outer part (12) has a receiving area (23) and an area (24), which region (24) is arranged between the receiving region (23) and the second end face (20) when viewed in the longitudinal extension (22). Outer part (12) according to claim 2, characterized in that the receiving area (23) has a first receiving area end (25) and a second receiving area end (26), wherein the first receiving area end (25) faces the first end section (14) of the blank (13) and wherein the second receiving area end (26) faces the second end section (15) of the blank (13), wherein the first receiving area end (25) and the second receiving area end (26) are spaced apart from one another. Outer part (12) according to claim 3, characterized in that the first receiving area end (25) and the second receiving area end (26) are spaced apart from one another by a length (27), which length (27) is from 5% to 75% of a receiving area casing circumference of the casing. Outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the receiving area (23) has a circular ring segment-shaped basic shape which is concentric with the circular ring segment-shaped basic shape of the blank (13), and that the receiving area (23) has a first receiving area end face (28), which first receiving area end face (28) faces the first end face (19), and wherein the receiving area (23) has a second receiving area end face (29), which second receiving area end face (29) faces the second end face (20), wherein the first receiving area end face (28) and the second receiving area end face (29) are spaced apart from one another, wherein the receiving area (23) has a receiving area height (30) in a direction starting from the first receiving area end face (28) to the second receiving area end face (29). Outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the first end face (19) and/or the second end face (20) are designed in the shape of a circular arc, or that the first end face (19) and/or the second end face (20) are designed in the shape of a wave or sinusoid. Outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the casing of the outer part (12) has a second receiving region (34) and a second region (35), which second region (35) is arranged between the second receiving region (34) and the second end face (20) when viewed in the longitudinal extension (22) of the outer part (12). Outer part (12) according to claim 7, characterized in that the receiving area (23) and the second receiving area (34) are at least substantially identically dimensioned, and that the receiving area (23) and the second receiving area (34) are arranged opposite one another in the casing of the outer part (12). Outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that a predetermined separation region (36) is provided in the casing of the outer part (12), which predetermined separation region (36) extends in a direction starting from the first end face (19) to the receiving region (23), in particular to the first receiving region end face (28), or which predetermined separation region (36) extends in a direction starting from the first end face (19) to the second end face (20). Outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the region (24) is formed with a fold line (37), which fold line (37) is formed concentrically to the jacket of the outer part (12) with respect to a longitudinal axis (8) of the jacket of the outer part (12), and that the region (24) between the fold line (37) and the second end face (20) has a fold region (38), which fold region (38) can be folded in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis (8) of the casing of the outer part (12), and which folding region (38) optionally has a tab (51), which tab (51) can be coupled to the second receiving region (34). Combined packaging container (1) comprising: - a cup-shaped container (2), the container (2) having a container shell (4) having an open end (5) and an end (7) closed with a bottom (3); - an outer part (12), in particular an outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 10, which encases the container (2),
wherein the outer part (12) is formed from a blank (13), in particular from a blank (13) according to claim 1, which blank (13) has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, which blank (13) has a first end section (14) and a second end section (15), wherein the blank (13) is wound into a jacket and the first end section (14) and the second end section (15) are coupled to one another in an overlap region (16), wherein the outer part (12) further has a first end face (19) and a second end face (20) and the first end face (19) and the second end face (20) are spaced apart from one another, wherein the outer part (12) has a longitudinal extension (22) in a direction starting from the first end face (19) to the second end face (20), - a closure element (39), which closure element (39) releasably closes the open end (5) of the container (2), characterized in that the casing of the outer part (12) has a receiving area (23) and an area (24), which area (24) is arranged between the receiving area (23) and the second end face (20) when viewed in the longitudinal extension (22), and that a region (40) of the open end (5) and/or a region (41) of the closure element (39) of the container (2) is received in the receiving region (23) of the casing of the outer part (12). Combination packaging container (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that the region (24) of the outer part (12) extends in the longitudinal extension (22) over the open end (5) of the container (2). Combination packaging container (1) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the closure element (39) is designed such that removal is only possible after removal of the outer part (12) from the container (2). Combined packaging container (1) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the closure element (39) is connected to the casing of the outer part (12), and that the closure element (39) is designed such that removal is possible simultaneously with removal of the outer part (12) from the container (2). Combination packaging container (1) according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the jacket of the outer part (12) extends over a part of the container jacket (4), preferably extends between a quarter and two thirds of the container jacket (4). Combination packaging container (1) according to one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the region (24) is formed with a fold line (37), which fold line (37) is formed concentrically to the jacket of the outer part (12) with respect to a longitudinal axis (8) of the jacket of the outer part (12), and that the region (24) between the fold line (37) and the second end face (20) has a fold region (38), which fold region (38) is folded in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis (8) of the jacket of the outer part (12), so that the fold region (38) partially or completely covers the open end (5), in particular the closure element (39). Combination packaging container (1) according to claim 16, characterized in that the folding region (38) has a tab (51), which tab (51) is coupled to the second receiving region (34). Combined packaging container (1) according to one of claims 11 to 17, characterized in that the container shell (4) of the container (2) and the shell of the outer part (12) are essentially frustoconical and are arranged around a common cone axis (42),
and that a first angle (43) between the container shell (4) of the container (2) and the cone axis (42) is greater than a second angle (44) between the shell of the outer part (12) and the cone axis (42). Combined packaging container (1) according to claim 18, characterized in that the open end (5) and/or the closure element (39) has a collar (45) projecting over the container shell (4) of the container (2) in the radial direction to the cone axis (42), wherein a third angle (48) is formed between the cone axis (42) and an imaginary cutting line (46), which imaginary cutting line (46) extends from an outermost point of the collar (45) to the cone axis (42) and intersects the first end face (19), wherein the third angle (48) is greater than the second angle (44). Combination packaging container (1) according to one of claims 11 to 19, characterized in that the container (2) is a reusable container, in particular a reusable container comprising a plastic material. Combination packaging container (1) according to one of claims 11 to 20, characterized in that the container (2) has an alignment means (52), in particular a groove or an elevation, in the region of its base (3), which is designed for fixing and/or positioning the container (2). Method for producing a combination packaging container (1), in particular a combination packaging container (1) according to one of claims 11 to 21, comprising the method steps: - providing a cup-shaped container (2), the container (2) having a container shell (4) having an open end (5) and an end (7) closed with a bottom (3), - filling the container (2) with a filling material, - closing the open end (5) of the container (2) with a detachable closure element (39), - Providing a blank (13), in particular a blank (13) according to claim 1, which blank (13) has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, wherein the blank (13) has a first end section (14) and a second end section (15), wherein the blank (13) further has a first end face (19) and a second end face (20) and wherein the first end face (19) and the second end face (20) are spaced apart from one another, wherein the blank (13) has a longitudinal extension (22) in a direction starting from the first end face (19) to the second end face (20), and wherein the blank (13) has a receiving area (23) and an area (24), which area (24) viewed in the longitudinal extension (22) lies between the receiving area (23) and the second end face (20), - forming an outer part (12) from the blank (13), in particular an outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 10, by wrapping the blank (13) around the container (2) or forming an outer part (12) from the blank (13), in particular an outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 10, and axially pushing the outer part (12) onto the container (2), wherein the first end portion (14) and the second end portion (15) are coupled together in an overlap region (16), the first end face (19) facing the bottom (3) and the second end face (20) facing the open end (5) of the container (2), and wherein a region (40) of the open end (5) and/or a region (41) of the closure element (39) of the container (2) is received in the receiving region (23). Method according to claim 22, characterized in that the container (2) is fixed and/or positioned in the region of the bottom (3) of the container (2) by coupling a coupling element to an alignment means (52), in particular to a groove or to an elevation, before being wrapped with the outer part (12) or before the outer part (12) is pushed on axially. Method for opening a combination packaging container (1), in particular a combination packaging container (1) according to one of claims 11 to 21, with a cup-shaped container (2), wherein the container (2) has a container jacket (4) which has an open end (5), which open end (5) is closed with a closure element (39), and which has an end (7) closed with a base (3), and with an outer part (12), in particular with an outer part (12) according to one of claims 2 to 10, which outer part (12) encases the container (2), wherein the outer part (12) is formed from a blank (13), in particular from a blank (13) according to claim 1, which blank (13) has a substantially circular ring-segment-shaped basic shape, which blank (13) has a first end section (14) and a second end section (15), wherein the blank (13) is wound into a jacket and the first end section (14) and the second end section (15) are coupled to one another in an overlap region (16), wherein the outer part (12) further has a first end face (19) and a second end face (20) and the first end face (19) and the second end face (20) are spaced apart from one another, wherein the outer part (12) has a longitudinal extension (22) in a direction starting from the first end face (19) to the second end face (20), wherein a predetermined separation region (36) is provided in the jacket of the outer part (12), and wherein the casing of the outer part (12) has a receiving area (23) and an area (24), which area (24) is arranged between the receiving area (23) and the second end face (20) when viewed in the longitudinal extension (22), wherein an area (40) of the open end (5) and/or an area (41) of the closure element (39) of the container (2) is received in the receiving area (23), comprehensive the procedural steps: - Separating the outer part (12) from the container (2) by opening the separation area (36), - Remove the closure element (39) from the open end (5) of the container (2).

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