FR2838610A1 - Rigid box for holding, closing and protecting a flexible packet of cigarettes includes an opening through which packet is slid, with notches on side edges and opening on side to enable packet to be pushed/pulled out - Google Patents

Abstract

The rigid box (10) has a rectangular shape similar to that of the cigarette packet (20), and an opening (13B) on one edge so that the cigarette packet can be slid into the box for storage and transportation. Notches (2,3) on both sides (12A,12B) of the open edge of the box and a window (4) on the side opposite the opening allow the cigarette packet to be pulled/pushed out when the user wishes to smoke a cigarette.

Description

is made of a printable material.

  The present invention relates to a device for storing and closing packages of couples cigarettes. This invention allows, once the package of

  flexible cigarettes open, keep cigarettes inside the package.

  The invention also makes it possible to protect the flexible package from being crushed.

  The flexible package due to its opening system from the top of the package does not have a closing system. Once the package is opened, cigarettes or pieces of tobacco can no longer be held and can spread and break in pockets or bags. The flexible appearance of the package more easily subjects cigarettes

crushed than a rigid package.

  The device according to the invention makes it possible to remedy these drawbacks.

  It consists of a casing which protects the flexible package. The package of

  Soft cigarettes are inserted into the housing by sliding.

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention.

  Figure 1 is a schematic view of the first embodiment of the box ^ tier

  and an open flexible cigarette pack.

  Figure 2 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of the

  case and an open flexible packet of cigarettes.

  Figure 3 is a schematic view of the housing and a packet of cigarettes

  flexible or the user can take a cigarette.

  Figure 4 is a schematic view where the flexible package is closed with the housing ^ ^ tier. The storage and closing device consists of a boftier (10) receiving

  a flexible cigarette pack (20).

  The casing (10) follows the shape and the parallelepiped volume of the pack of cigarettes (20). It consists of a bottom and a top (11A, 11B), 2 large lateral parts (12A, 12B) and 2 small lateral parts (13A, 13B). At least one of the small lateral parts (13A, 13B) consists of an opening allowing

  ['introduction and removal of the package (20).

  The large lateral parts (12A, 12B) each have on the dimension or dimensions adjoining the opening, notches (2, 2 ', 3, 3') allowing the entry of the package (20). If the box has a single opening according to the first embodiment of the invention (figure), there will be a single notch (2, 3) on each

dimensions (12A, 12B).

  If the housing has two openings according to the second embodiment of the invention (Figure 2), there will be two notches (2, 2 ', 3, 3') on each of the dimensions

(12A, 12B).

  In the case where the case has only one opening (13B), a window (4) is provided on the side opposite (13A) to the opening in order to be able to push the package towards

Outside (figure1).

  - 2 The dimensions of the housing are designed so that the housing can only slide on the flexible package when it is pressed on it. This allows the housing to remain on the package and the cigarettes during its transport and storage without the risk that the housing will separate from the package. The notches (2, 3) on the sides (12A, 12B) can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The location will be chosen in the most appropriate way for the best handling of the flexible package. After removing the protective film from the flexible cigarette packet and opening the packet from its upper part, the packet (20) is slid into the housing (10) by the side (13B). To take out the package and take a cigarette, you can use either the notches (2, 2 ', 3, 3') to grab the package or the window (4) to push the package. Then we slide the package in the boftier to its half, we recover a cigarette and we push the package in its case. (For this operation, it is usual! For a smoker to tilt the package and the box towards the teas to recover

a cigarette).

  The cigarettes are thus kept in their package thanks to the casing. The casing allows to close a flexible package. The housing according to its thickness allows

  rig id ifier a soft packet and avoid overwriting.

  By way of nonlimiting example, the case may be made in terms of

  transparent plastic by injection system or by folding appropriate sheets.

  Its dimensions would be 55mm in length by 22mm in width by 87mm in

  height, but possibility of adaptation to any size of package.

  The transparency allows to keep intact the image of the packet of cigarettes as well as the mandatory legal notices. However, the logo and the name of the product or other elements may be taken over by embossing system or other process on

the housing.

  The device according to the invention is particularly intended for closing

flexible cigarette pack.

Claims (3)

  1 / Device for storing, closing and protecting flexible cigarette packs consisting of a box (10), taking on the shape and the parallelepipedal volume of the cigarette pack (20), characterized in that the box tier has dimensions provided so that it can slide on the flexible package only during an action on it, and so that it holds the package and the cigarettes during transport and storage, the box comprising at least one opening (13B) allowing   ['introduction or removal of the package (20).   2 / Device according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises on its large lateral parts (12A, 12B) adjoining the opening or openings of the notches (2, 2 ',   3, 3 ') allowing the entry of the package (20).   3 / Device according to claim 2 characterized in that it comprises a single opening (13B), two notches (2, 3) and a window (4) on the opposite side