JP2003533410A - Package box for tablets - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging box for tablets, comprising a closing flap (2) having a dispenser chamber (3) that is open toward the interior of the container (1), has a substantially rectangular cross section and can pivot around a hinge (4). Its pivoting axis extends perpendicular to the larger plane of the container, wherein locking means are configured between the inner wall of the container and the adjacent wall of the closing flap (2), said locking means locking the closing flap in the dispensing and closing position. The invention is characterized in that the locking means are formed by a projecting element (6) on the sidewall of the closing flap (2), which borders on the larger inner wall of the container and by recesses (7") in said inner wall of the container, which (recesses) are located at a distance from the axis of the hinge, said distance being equal to the pivoting radius of the projecting element (6) about the axis of the hinge. One of said recesses (7") corresponds to the dispensing position while the other recess (7) corresponds to the closing position of the closing flap.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

  The invention relates to a packaging box according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002]

[Prior art]

From WO 96/33927 a packaging box of the type mentioned at the outset is known.

The invention relates in principle to a packaging box that is assembled like the known packaging boxes. The swivel lid (Schwenklappe)
Accordingly, one or more tablets are pulled out from the side (Abgeben) or removed (Spee) through the pull-out port (Abgabeoeffnung).
It has a dispenser unit (Spender Kammer) that can be used for the "nden". In this case, the outlet is provided in advance, and the appropriate side wall of the dispenser part (Spendercammer) is substantially lacking. The closing lid with the dispenser part is used for closing and taking out (Spende) position when using.
rstellung), which can take at least two positions. A guide knob (Fuehrungszunge) facing the hinge surrounds the dispenser portion in the take-out position and is used as a guide when the closing lid is pivoted.
Known packaging boxes are already provided with a fastening means (Rastmittel) made by a vertical rib (Laengsrippe), which is located on the inner wall of the container, i.e. on one of the wider side walls. In fact, it extends over the entire length. The longitudinal ribs cooperate with the appropriate recesses on the closure lid to lock the two desired locations and snap into place during locking. The interior of the container is divided into two container chambers (Behaeltercammer) by the vertical ribs.
Because it is divided into, only small or thin tablets can reach from one interior to the other.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

A packaging box of the type mentioned at the outset, which is easy to assemble and ensures that the desired closing lid position is achieved and that virtually the entire internal space is free for the storage of tablets. The problem of manufacturing is the basis of the invention.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  This problem is solved by the features of claim 1.

Due to the recess formed on the inner wall of the container, which together with the projection constitutes the Rastmittel, there are no ridges or other material accumulations here which may impede the free movement of the tablet. Since the entire internal space is smooth, the tablets are free to move accordingly.

The recess is formed in the side wall, which can be more or less thick. If it is desired to make the recess deeper, the packaging box can be formed as claimed in claim 2. The recess is then particularly expediently in the slightly thickened part, which can be formed as defined in claim 3. This corrugation of the sliding surface facilitates entry and exit of the protrusion recess.

If desired, the packaging box can also be formed as claimed in claim 4. In the third position, only the smaller outlet is opened for the appropriately smaller tablets.

When the protrusion directly contacts the bottom portion (Boden) of the dispenser portion,
The wall with the indentation used moves only slightly outward as the protrusions move in and out of the indentation. So-called "expansion" occurs. This is especially undesirable when it is desired to pack multiple boxes in parallel. This is because the expansion is considerably accumulated by the expansion in the boxes. If the package box is formed as claimed in claim 5, no movement of the recessed sidewalls occurs. This is because the protrusion is elastically installed by the formation of the spring slit (Federschlitz) and can move inward. In that case, the side wall of the dispenser portion moves inward as it makes appropriate ingress and egress into the recess to which the protrusion is assigned.

Finally, it is also possible to form the packaging box as claimed in claim 6. In that case, a package box having two dispenser parts is used as a contrast, and can be regarded as an embodiment for a left-handed person and a right-handed person. Further, regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed, the foldable dispenser portion can be used freely. However, it is also possible to divide the container to contain different tablets. In that case, a closing lid provided with a dispenser portion is prepared for each type of tablet. In the case of this embodiment, two parts, the upper part with the closure lid and the container, are injection molded (Spritzgiessen).
) Separately and then fixedly connected (Rastverbindu).
ng) are connected to each other.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail based on various embodiments with reference to the drawings.

The package box shown in the figure is integrally manufactured by injection molding using plastic as a material. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 comprises a container 1 for containing tablets. The wider side wall is numbered 5, with the "front" side wall omitted in the depiction of FIGS. 1 to 4 for clarity.

The container 1 is fitted with a closure lid 2, which in this case is a film hinge, which can be swiveled around the hinge by a hinge 4. This hinge axis extends perpendicularly to the two wider side walls of the container 5. The closing lid 2 is formed with a dispenser portion 3 into which a tablet reaches from a container chamber (Behaeltercammer). Since there is no side wall of the dispenser portion, it can be taken out from the side (Spenden) or pulled out (Entnehmen) when the proper take-out position is taken. Two
The two tablets are different sizes. One embodiment is typically pre-planned for one tablet size. The variable Einsatz 12 can accommodate tablets of different sizes. A projection 6 is provided in advance on the side wall of the closing lid which is not cut, that is, on the side wall facing the outlet (Spenderoeffnung), and the projection 6 extends beyond the side wall to the outside. In the embodiment shown, this protrusion 6 has three recesses 7, 7 ′, 7
", And these recesses are pre-provided on the inner wall of the container. The distance between the hinge axis and said recesses 7, 7 ', 7" is the turning radius (S
chwenkradius), so that this projection can selectively engage the desired depression. Furthermore, the closing lid can also swivel to the extension position (Nachfuellstellung) shown in FIG. 1, in which position the projection 6 is not located in the depression 7, 7 ′, 7 ″. As can be deduced from FIG. In the above, the recess 7 is above the thickened portion 11. This thickened portion provides sufficient fleich or depth for the recess. The sliding surface of the closed portion 11 has a wavy contour line (Wellenkontur).
) Is provided and this wavy contour aids in facilitating the fitting and disengagement of the protrusion into the desired depression.

A guide portion 9 is provided on the closing lid, which contacts the hinge 4 so as to help the closing lid to move toward the container 1 and to pivot to the container opening as desired, and which extends obliquely forward and forward in the pivoting direction.
There is. The depth Zung 10 facing the hinge 4 also serves as a boundary at the same time as guiding the dispenser part 3 in this area.

1 to 4, it becomes clear that various positions can be taken. FIG. 1 shows the filling position (Fuelstellung), that is to say the closing lid 2 has swung completely aside. When the container is filled with tablets, the closure lid 2 is moved to the closed position, with the guide 9 and the knob 10 helping the desired movement into the container mouth.

The closed position is shown in FIG. The protrusion 6 is in the recess 7. With a lighter-like handle, the lid closes from this position by knurling (Riffelung
) 8 is swiveled into one of the two extraction positions shown in FIGS.
In FIG. 3, the largest possible outlet position is taken. The outlet is large enough to allow the ejection of multiple or larger tablets. The protrusion 6 engages the recess 7 ″.

The position shown in FIG. 2 is in the intermediate position (Zwische) where the protrusion 6 is in the recess 7 ′.
nstellung). The outlet is so small that only small tablets can be taken out.

During the pivotal movement, the projection 6 slides on the corrugated sliding surface of the thickened portion 11.

FIG. 6 shows an embodiment which is slightly modified. In the case of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the protrusion 6 is at the height of the bottom and is on the side wall of the dispenser part. For this reason, due to the restriction, the side wall 5 of the container 1 has the recess 6 in the protrusion 6,
When moving in or out of 7'or 7 ", it moves only slightly outward. If this expansion is not desired, spring slits 13 are provided on the sides of the dispenser portion, as in the embodiment described in FIG. It may be pre-provided for direct contact with the. Therefore, the protrusion is placed away from the bottom so that it can be elastically moved inward when entering or leaving the recess 7, 7'or 7 ". Has been done. in this case,
The side wall 5 of the container 1 is not pushed or bulged outwards during this movement.

The embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is distinguished from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 by the fact that it is provided with two closing lids 23, 24 beforehand. This closing lid 23
, 24 are arranged in the respective (eigenen) parts 7 produced by injection moulding. These closing lids 23, 24 are arranged and formed in mirror image symmetry, as will be apparent from FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0021]   The container is in the other part 21.

The portion 22 is provided with a fixed protrusion 25. The fixed protrusion 25 has a fixed recess.
n) 26, together with the role of connecting the two parts 22 and 21. The two parts are separately manufactured from plastic by injection molding, as described above, and then pressed so that the locking projection 25 fits into the locking recess 26. The film hinge 27 allows identification of lateral position during assembly. The asymmetric Flag 28 also assists in this during manufacture.

In the case of the embodiment according to FIGS. 7 and 8 as well as in the embodiment according to FIG. 5, a spring slit 13 is provided, by means of which the projection 6 can be adapted to the depression 7 and the recess 7. It ensures that it can move elastically inward with the side wall of the dispenser part 3 when entering and exiting 7 '.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the package box according to the invention in the fully opened state, ie the so-called filling position, the side walls being omitted for clarity.

FIG. 2 is the side view shown in FIG. 1, but with the closure lid in an intermediate position for smaller tablet removal.

FIG. 3 is a side view shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 with a closure lid in the removal position for larger tablets.

FIG. 4 is a side view as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 but with the closing lid in the closed position.

[Figure 5]   FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a cross section of the closing lid portion of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a side view shown in FIG. 3, but with a slightly modified embodiment with resiliently seated protrusions.

FIG. 7: Two-part molding with two closing lids (Ausbild)
ung) is an exploded side view.

[Figure 8]   FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 7, but in the assembled state.

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A dispenser part (3) having a closure lid (2), said closure lid (2) having a substantially rectangular cross section and opening into the interior space of the container (1).
And can swivel about a hinge (4) having a swivel axis extending perpendicularly to the wider side of the container (1), the inner wall of the container and the closing lid (2)
In the package box for tablets, wherein the fixing means for stopping the closing lid (2) at the take-out position and the closing position respectively is formed between the walls in contact with the container, the fixing means is provided on the inner wall of the wider container. By a protrusion (6) on the side wall of the closure lid (2) adjacent to one and by a recess (7 ") having a distance equal to the hinge axis and the turning radius of the protrusion (6) about the hinge axis. It is formed on the inner wall of the container, and one of the depressions (7 ″) corresponds to the take-out position of the closing lid, and the other depression (7) corresponds to the closing position of the closing lid. Characteristic package box. 2. Package according to claim 1, characterized in that the recesses (7, 7 ″) are formed in the thickened part (11) of the inner wall of the container.
box. 3. The sliding surface of the thickened portion (11) is provided with the protrusion (
6. For 6), characterized in that it is corrugated in the swivel direction of the projection to assist in fitting the projection in the selected depression (7 or 7 "). Package box described in 2. 4. Dispenser part (3) between said two recesses (7, 7 ″).
) Is provided with a third recess (7 ′), which corresponds to an intermediate position of the closing lid (2), in which a smaller outlet is opened.
The package box according to any one of claims 1 to 3 above. 5. Contacting said protrusion (6) on the side wall of said closing lid (2),
5. A spring slit (13), characterized in that this spring slit allows elastic movement of the projection in the direction of the swivel axis (hinge 4). Package box (Figure 6). 6. A molded article comprising two parts, each of which has a closing lid (23, 24) having a dispenser part (3), which is formed by arranging one part (22) in two mirror images. 6. One of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the other part (21) forms a container, the two parts being connected to each other by a fixed connection (25, 26). Package box stated.