JP3549485B2 - Packaging for at least two tablets - Google Patents

Abstract

Packaging for at least two tablet shaped objects, especially detergent or cleansing agent tablets, in the form of a closed foil bag. The aim of the invention is to improve said packaging in as simple a manner possible in order to prevent several tablets in the same packaging from being damaged while at the same time allowing for all tablets contained in said packaging to be removed in a single opening process. This is achieved by dividing the interior of the foil bag (1) into a number of areas (5, 6) corresponding to the amount of tablets (4) that are to be accommodated. Each area is separated from by a seam (7, 7', 7'') which prevents the adjacent tablets (4) from coming into contact with each other. The seam (7, 7', 7'') extends between the accommodating areas (5, 6) at certain points only, whereby a seamless zone (8, 8', 8'') is created. A tear-off line (9, 9', 9'') is also provided, touching all of the accommodating areas (5, 6) along the seamless zones (8, 8', 8'') when torn.

Description

[0001]
The present invention relates to the packaging of at least two tablets, in particular laundry and / or dishwashing detergent tablets in a closed film bag.
[0002]
Laundry and / or dishwashing tablet detergents are usually packaged in film bags, preferably individually, and then stored in shipping containers. However, a given amount of laundry and / or dishwashing detergent need not be exactly one as a suitable amount, but may be more than one. Then, at this time, the user needs to open and take out the corresponding number of bags. As a result, while the required film and the film dust increase, the larger problem is that if the user does not use a predetermined required number of tablets, the user easily misuses the used amount. .
[0003]
Usually, a package containing two or more tablets in one film bag unit is called a flow pack, for example, and is widely known. Such a package is disclosed, for example, in German Patent 2,950,592. However, there is a problem with such packaging, where adjacent tablets may be too close together in the film-like packaging material to cause cracking, chipping or wear of the tablets.
[0004]
Generally, the interior of a bag (packaging bag) is generally divided into various accommodating components that are separated from one another using a separation seam. Thus, Swiss Patent No. 511157 discloses a bag for injectable food with two separate storage compartments. In order to open this bag, it is necessary to tear open the storage section of the first package along something like a first notch, while leaving the other package section closed. In order to open the other (second) receiving section, it is necessary to tear open this receiving section along the other notch. It is possible to prevent the usage amount from being further added from the film back configured as described above. Other solutions for bags having compartments that are partially separated from each other are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,674,128, 4,362,241 and 3,900,702.
[0005]
The problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve a pack of the type described at the outset so that several tablets contained in one and the same pack are not damaged and to cut open the pack in one opening operation. Is to be able to take out all tablets at the same time.
[0006]
According to the invention, these problems can be solved with a pack of the type described at the outset, wherein at least two tablets, especially laundry and / or dishwashing in a closed film bag, are provided. Pack for a detergent tablet for cleaning, wherein the interior of the film bag is divided into a number of sections corresponding to the number of tablets to be accommodated, separated from each other by at least one separating seam, whereby Preventing the tablets from touching each other, certain separation seams extend only to the nodes between certain divisions, so that no separation area is formed in the area and the tear opening line covering the whole division Are positioned along the area where no separation seams are formed when the package is torn open.
[0007]
Thus, the present invention provides a single pack for several tablets so that the individual tablets do not touch each other and do not crack, chip off, or wear. At the same time, when the film bag is torn open, ensure that all compartments are open, and that all tablets are exposed and can be removed or loaded, and the entire tablet in the pack is Be available directly. In this way, errors in the usage amount can be easily eliminated.
[0008]
If the pack uses a film bag closed at both ends by a transverse seam and vertically closed by a longitudinal seam, the tear opening line is arranged parallel to the longitudinal seam. Thus, tearing open the pack is generally performed along the pack in a conventional manner. This ensures that all sections can be opened very easily. The tear opening line may be in the form of perforations, or may be something like a tear open strip or the like.
[0009]
A first preferred variant is characterized by a particular separating seam being arranged parallel to the transverse seam (fin).
[0010]
In another preferred variant, where the tear opening line is arranged in the lateral direction, the two sections are separated by two separating seams in the middle (regions where no separating seam is formed).
[0011]
In another alternative preferred variant, four separating seams are provided in pairs between the two sections and are arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the film bag, , Are formed in a “V” shape with open ends.
[0012]
The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0013]
(Description of a preferred embodiment)
The drawing shows a pack for two objects in tablet form, in particular a pack for tablet detergent for washing and / or dishwashing. The pack consists of a so-called double-flow pack film bag 1 which is closed at both ends by transverse seams 2 called fins and further longitudinally by longitudinal seams 3. According to the present invention, the interior of the film bag is divided into two compartments to accommodate two tablets 4, and the method of dividing into two compartments is shown in FIGS. Different in form.
[0014]
In the embodiment 1 shown in FIG. 1, the separation seam 7 is arranged at the node so as to be parallel to the lateral seam 2. In the central part between the two separation seams 7, a region 8 where no separation seam 7 is provided is formed, where the longitudinal seam 3 extends.
[0015]
By separating the two tablets 5 and 6, it is possible to reliably prevent two adjacent tablets 4 from coming into contact with each other. Therefore, it is possible to easily prevent the tablets 4 from being worn away from each other or from applying a mechanical stress to the tablets 4.
[0016]
Furthermore, since the separation seam 7 is provided only at the node, when the pack is torn open, the entire film bag 1 is opened, and both partitions 5 and 6 are exposed, so that both tablets 4 can be easily taken out. it can. For this reason, the tear opening line 9 may be in the form of, for example, perforations or tear strips, but as shown in the figure, along the region 8 away from the separation seam 7 in the longitudinal direction. It is arranged parallel to the seam 3. In this way, each of the tablets 4 can be taken out of the opening of the pack, and if it is recommended to use two tablets of the product in question, the correct usage can be automatically charged.
[0017]
FIG. 2 shows an alternative embodiment, using like reference numerals for like parts as in FIG. Unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a separating seam 7 'is provided only on one side, and in the region 8' no separating seam is provided on the other side. Thus, unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the longitudinal seam 3 'is not centered and is located off center corresponding to the associated tear opening line 9'. This longitudinal seam 3 ′ likewise extends in a region 8 ′ in which no separating seam 7 is formed. As a result, the pack can be completely torn open along the tear opening line 9 ′ and both tablets 4 can be removed from the two compartments 5, 6.
[0018]
FIG. 3 shows another embodiment using the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 for the same members. Unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the separating seam, here designated by 7 ", is not arranged parallel to the transverse seam 2. Instead, the area between the two sections 5, 6 has four A separating seam 7 "is arranged. The separation seams 7 "are arranged in pairs and are symmetrically arranged in the axial direction with respect to the longitudinal seam 3 of the film bag 1, and the pair is formed in an" V "shape with open ends. Have been. Also in this embodiment, the two tablets 4 can be easily separated from each other. On the other hand, when the film bag 1 is torn open along the tear opening line 9 ", the area 8" where the separation seam is not arranged is sufficiently large, so that both tablets 4 can be taken out without fail.
[0019]
Needless to say, the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described above. Other embodiments are possible without departing from the basic idea. The separating seams 7, 7 ', 7 "may be of different shapes or may be formed in different ways, such as by fixing the seams with an adhesive. In some cases, the welded seams Rather than using, this is preferred and may be appropriate.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a pack (packaging) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a pack according to a second embodiment in which the positional relationship of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is slightly modified.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a pack (packaging) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 film bag, 2 horizontal seams, 3 vertical seams, 4 tablets, 5 and 6 divisions, 7 separation seams, 8 areas without separation seams, 9 tear opening lines.

Claims (3)

Packaging for at least two tablets, especially detergent tablets for washing and / or dish washing in a closed film bag (1),
The film bag is closed at both ends by a transverse seam (2) and vertically by a longitudinal seam (3),
The interior of the film bag (1) is divided into a number of sections (5, 6) which are separated from one another by at least four separating seams (7 ") and correspond to the number of tablets (4) to be accommodated. , Prevent adjacent tablets from touching each other,
The particular separating seam (7 ") extends only to the nodes between the particular sections (5, 6), so that no separating seam is formed in the area (8"),
When the package is torn open, the tear opening line (9 "), which covers the entire section (5, 6) and is arranged parallel to the longitudinal seam (3), forms an area (8") where no separating seam is formed. ),
Four separating seams (7 ") are provided between the two sections (5, 6) and are arranged in pairs and symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the film bag (1), this pair being , A package formed in an “V” shape with an open end. Packaging for at least two tablets, especially detergent tablets for washing and / or dish washing in a closed film bag (1),
The film bag is closed at both ends by a transverse seam (2) and vertically by a longitudinal seam (3),
The interior of the film bag (1) is divided into a number of sections (5, 6) which are separated from each other by at least one separating seam (7 ') and which correspond to the number of tablets (4) to be accommodated. , Prevent adjacent tablets from touching each other,
The particular separating seam (7 ') extends only to the nodes between the particular sections (5, 6), so that no separating seam is formed in the region (8'),
When the package is torn open, the tear opening line (9 '), which covers the entire section (5, 6) and is arranged parallel to the longitudinal seam (3), forms an area (8') where no separating seam is formed. ),
On one side between the two sections (5, 6) a single separating seam (7 ') is provided, on the opposite side an area (8') where no separating seam is formed,
A longitudinal seam (3) comprising a tear opening line (9 ') extends through an area (8') where no separating seam (7 ') is formed, offset from the center of the longitudinal axis of the package. Packaging. On one side between the two sections (5, 6) a single separating seam (7 ') is provided and on the opposite side an area (8') where no separating seam (7 ') is formed. Is provided,
A package wherein a longitudinal seam (3) including a tear opening line (9 ') extends through an area (8') where no separating seam (7 ') is formed and is offset from the center of the longitudinal axis of the package. ,
3. Packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that the separating seam (7 ') is arranged parallel to the transverse seam (2).

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