TWI485092B - Dual compartment slide and shell container - Google Patents

Description

Double compartment slide and housing container

The present invention relates to a slider and a housing container comprising at least two compartments, the container being particularly suitable for use as a container for smoking articles and other containers for consumer goods.

It is known to package a consumer product in a container comprising: an outer casing; and an inner slide or tray accommodating the consumer goods and slidable within the outer casing. To remove the consumer item from such a container, the consumer slides the inner slide from an initial position within the outer casing to an open position in which the inner slide member projects outwardly from the outer casing for partial exposure. One of the open ends or sides of the inner slide can then be removed through the open end or side of the consumer item contained therein.

US-A-2,058,710 discloses a combined soot and cigarette container comprising an outer casing that is open at its end and an inner drawer that is slidable within the casing. The drawer is divided into a cigarette compartment and a relatively small soot compartment. To enter the cigarette compartment, the consumer slides the drawer in one direction until the cigarette compartment projects outwardly through one end of the casing. To enter the soot compartment, the consumer slides the drawer in the opposite direction until the soot compartment projects outwardly through the other end of the outer casing. It is not possible for the consumer to simultaneously enter the contents of the cigarette compartment and the ash compartment of the container of US-A-2,058,710.

EP-A-0 059 915 discloses a container for cigarettes comprising an open-ended outer casing and two adjacent inner containers in which the head and tail are placed in contact with each other. In the event that at least one of the inner containers is not completely removed from its outer casing, it is not possible for the consumer to simultaneously enter the contents of the two inner containers of the container of EP-A-0 059 915.

Printing or decorating on the outer surface of one or more of the outer casing and the inner drawer or two compartments of the type of container disclosed in US-A-2,058,710 and EP-A-0 059 915, to enable consumers The two inner compartments or the opposite ends of the outer casing or inner drawer can be distinguished. Although this can reduce the risk of the consumer shifting the inner drawer or the two inner containers in the wrong direction and thus entering the "wrong" compartment or the contents of the inner container, it also disadvantageously reduces the outer casing or the inner drawer or two An inner container or both that can be used to advertise the outer surface area of an advertisement, promotion, or product information.

According to the present invention, there is provided a dual compartment slide and housing container comprising: a housing; and an inner slide having a first compartment having a first inlet and a second compartment having a second inlet The inner slide is slidable within the outer casing between a closed position and an open position, wherein the first and second inlets are closed by the outer casing such that the first and second compartments The interior is inaccessible and the interior of the first and second compartments is accessible in the second open position. In the open position, the second inlet of the inner slide is substantially aligned with a third inlet provided in the outer casing such that a second partition of the inner slide is accessible via the second and third inlets room.

In the dual compartment slide and housing container in accordance with the present invention, both the first and second compartments of the inner slide can be accessed in the released position. In contrast to the slider and housing container disclosed in US-A-2,058,710 and EP-A-0 059 915, the consumer does not mistakenly enter the two inner slide members by moving the inner slide member in the wrong direction. The contents of one of the compartments, rather than the other of the two compartments of the inner slide. This is particularly advantageous where the two compartment slides and the first and second compartments of the inner slide of the housing container differ in the contents of the housing. However, in the case where one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is empty and the other compartment is still at least partially filled, the above is also advantageous because it reduces the erroneous entry of the consumer into the empty The possibility of a compartment.

The term "inlet" means any opening in the open position into the interior of the first or second compartment of the inner slide. The first, second and third inlets may be the same or different. In particular, the first and second inlets may be the open faces of the first and second compartments of the inner slide.

In a preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the first inlet of the first compartment of the inner slide member projects outwardly from the outer casing through an open end thereof in the open position such that the first inlet is accessible via the first inlet Entering the interior of the first compartment of the inner slide.

To facilitate access to the interior of the first compartment via the first inlet, a portion of the first compartment projecting outwardly from the outer casing in the open position may be chained to the remainder of the inner slide, In order to make a pivotal movement relative to it.

Preferably, at least one of the ports or recesses is provided along a free edge of the open end of the outer casing. More preferably, a pair of opposing slits or recesses are provided along the opposite free edges of the open end of the outer casing. In use, the consumer can advantageously grasp the outer casing with one hand and grasp the inner slide with the other hand through one or more slits provided along the free edge of the open end of the outer casing so that The inner slide slides from the closed position to the open position.

In another case, or in addition to providing at least a slit along a free edge of the open end of the outer casing, a hole or window may be provided in the wall of the outer casing relative to the open end thereof to assist the consumer The inner slide moves from the closed position to the open position. A hole provided in the wall of the outer casing relative to the open end thereof may extend into an adjacent wall of the outer casing relative to the third inlet.

In use, the consumer can push the inner slide via a hole provided in the wall of the outer casing to slide the inner slide from the closed position to the open position. Providing a hole or window in the wall of the outer casing relative to its open end advantageously allows the consumer to open the slide and housing container in accordance with the present invention with one hand.

Preferably, the inner slide comprises a first compartment cover, the first compartment cover covers the first inlet in the closed position, and the first compartment cover is movable to a position in the open position At least a portion of the first inlet projecting outwardly from the outer casing is uncovered. More preferably, the inner slide includes a first compartment cover including an articulated flap, the first compartment cover being pivotable to a first inlet from the open position At least a portion of the outer casing that protrudes outward is not covered.

In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the first inlet of the first compartment of the inner slide is substantially aligned with the fourth inlet provided in the outer casing in the open position so as to be accessible via the first The fourth inlet enters the first compartment of the inner slide. In this alternative embodiment, the inner slide may further include a first compartment, the first compartment covering the first inlet in the closed position, and the first compartment may be in the open position Moving to a position where at least a portion of the first inlet is not covered. More preferably, the inner slide comprises a first compartment cover including an articulated flap, the first compartment cover being pivotable in the open position such that at least a portion of the first inlet is uncovered The location.

Where the inner slide further comprises a first compartment cover including an articulated flap, at least one of the edges or recesses is provided along one of the free edges of the hinged flap to assist the consumer in The flap is pivoted in the open position. A first compartment cover advantageously provides an additional surface area on which the manufacturer or brand logo, trademark, slogan, and other consumer information and indicia can be displayed. For example, the inner slide can include a first compartment cover including an articulated flap, wherein at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flap is printed, embossed, intaglio, or decorated (eg, using a label or sticker) There is consumer information.

Preferably, the inner slide comprises a second compartment cover, the second compartment cover covers the second inlet in the closed position, and the second compartment cover is movable to a position in the open position At least a portion of the second inlet is not covered. More preferably, the inner slide comprises a second compartment cover including an articulated flap, the second compartment cover being pivotable in the open position such that at least a portion of the second inlet is uncovered s position. Preferably, at least one of the ports or recesses is provided along one of the free edges of the articulating flap to assist the consumer in pivoting the flap in the open position. A first compartment cover advantageously provides an additional surface area on which the manufacturer or brand logo, trademark, slogan, and other consumer information and indicia can be displayed. For example, the inner slide can include a second compartment cover including an articulated flap, wherein at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flap is printed, embossed, intaglio, or decorated (eg, using a label or sticker) There is consumer information.

In a preferred embodiment, the inner slide includes a first compartment cover and a second compartment cover. It should be understood, however, that the dual compartment slide and housing container in accordance with the present invention can have an inner slide that includes one of a first compartment cover and a second compartment cover.

The inner slide is slidable within the outer casing through the at least one intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, wherein the interior of one of the first and second compartments is inaccessible, and the first and second The interior of the other compartment in the compartment is accessible. For example, the inner slide can slide in the outer casing through an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, wherein only one of the first and second inlets is closed by the outer casing, so that the first and The interior of one of the second compartments is inaccessible and the interior of the other of the first and second compartments is accessible.

Preferably, the inner slide member is slidable within the outer casing through an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, wherein the interior of the second compartment is inaccessible and the interior of the first compartment is accessible . More preferably, the inner slide is slidable within the outer casing through an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, wherein the second inlet is closed by the outer casing such that the interior of the second compartment is inaccessible And at least a portion of the first inlet thereof projects outwardly from the outer casing via its open end such that the interior of the first compartment of the inner slide is accessible via the first inlet.

Preferably, the container includes restraining means for preventing the inner slide from being removed from the outer casing. For example, the container may include one or more flaps, tabs or other mechanical restraining means for preventing the inner slide from being removed from the outer casing. Preferably, the restraining means limits or substantially prevents the inner slide from slipping beyond the open position. The restraining means may include a first restraining means on the outer casing and a second restraining means on the inner slide which cooperate in use to prevent the inner slide from slipping beyond the open position. For example, the restraining device can include at least one hinged flap on the outer casing and at least one securing tab on the inner slide that cooperate in use to prevent the inner slide from slipping beyond the open position .

In a preferred embodiment, the suppressing device defines at least an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, wherein an interior of one of the first and second compartments is inaccessible, and the first and second The interior of the other compartment in the compartment is accessible.

Preferably, the first compartment and the second compartment of the inner slide are separated from each other by a partition, wherein the partition substantially prevents the first and second compartments during normal use of the container Cross-contamination between the contents. Storing different consumer items in the first and second compartments of the inner slide, or one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide accommodating consumer goods and first and second of the inner slide Where the other of the compartments is a waste compartment, the above is preferred (as further described below).

The first compartment and the second compartment of the inner slide may be separated from each other by an integrated or non-integrated partition.

The first and second inlets of the first and second compartments of the inner slide may be the same or different sizes. The second inlet of the second compartment of the inner slide and the third inlet of the outer casing may also be the same or different sizes. Preferably, the second inlet is substantially the same size or larger than the third inlet.

In the open position, in a case where the first inlet of the first compartment of the inner slide is aligned with a fourth inlet provided in the outer casing, the first inlet and the fourth inlet may be the same or different size. Preferably, the first inlet is substantially the same size or larger than the fourth inlet.

The first and second compartments of the inner slide may be the same or different sizes. Preferably, the first and second compartments of the inner slide are of different sizes. More preferably, the first compartment of the inner slide is larger than the second compartment thereof. Where the first compartment of the inner slide is larger than the second compartment thereof (i.e., the dual compartment slide and housing container according to the present invention includes a larger first compartment and a comparison In the case of a slider within the second second compartment, the first inlet of the first compartment is preferably larger than the second inlet of the second compartment.

The dual compartment slide and housing container according to the present invention can be used as an encapsulation box for different consumer items. In a particularly preferred embodiment, at least one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is used to package the smoking article. The dual compartment slide and housing container according to the present invention may be advantageously used, including but not limited to traditional lit-end cigarettes, cigars or cigarillos, heated smoking articles (including a combustible fuel) a component or a heat source and a smog-producing substrate (for example, a cigarette of the type disclosed in US-A-4, 714, 082) and a smoking article for use in an electronic smoking system (for example, the type disclosed in US-A-5,692,525 Cigarette).

The first and second compartments of the inner slide can accommodate the same or different consumer items. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second compartments of the inner slide accommodate different consumer items. For example, one of the first and second compartments can accommodate a plurality of smoking articles and the other of the first and second compartments can accommodate a plurality of matches, lighters or another ignition device.

In another preferred embodiment, one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide accommodates a plurality of consumer goods and the other of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is a "waste" Compartment". In this embodiment, the first and second compartments in which the inner slide can enter in the open position can advantageously provide a visual cues by the consumer to empty the waste compartment. Preferably, the first compartment of the inner slide accommodates a plurality of consumer items and the second compartment of the inner slide is a waste compartment.

The waste compartment can be used to contain waste generated by the use of some or all of the consumer goods contained in another compartment of the inner slide. For example, via appropriate selection of its dimensions, the waste compartment can be used to contain waste generated by the use of all consumer goods contained in another compartment of the inner slide and a dual compartment slide can be used, and When all consumer goods contained in the other compartment have been used, the waste compartment and the remainder of the dual compartment slide and housing container can be discarded. In another case, the waste compartment can be used to temporarily contain waste generated by the use of only a limited number of consumer items contained in another compartment of the inner slide until the waste is transferred to A more permanent waste container. Examples of waste that can be placed in the waste compartment include, but are not limited to, discarded packaging paper and other packaging materials and residues of used consumer goods.

In the case where one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide accommodates a plurality of consumer goods and the other of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is a waste compartment, the inner slide The article preferably includes a lid that covers the inlet of the compartment containing the plurality of consumer items in the closed position and the lid is movable in the open position to a compartment that accommodates a plurality of consumer items At least a portion of the entrance to the chamber is not covered. For example, where the first compartment of the inner slide accommodates a plurality of consumer items and the second compartment of the inner slide is a waste compartment, as previously described, the inner slide preferably includes a first compartment cover, the first compartment cover covering the first inlet in the closed position and the first compartment cover being movable in the open position to prevent at least a portion of the first inlet from being covered The location.

The inclusion of a cover advantageously assists in ensuring that any consumer merchandise remaining in the compartment during the emptying of its waste compartment remains in the inner slide. For example, by positioning the inner slide in the open position, the consumer can position the dual compartment slide and the housing container by maintaining the lid in a position covering the inlet of the compartment containing the plurality of consumer items. Reversed to empty the waste compartment of the inner slide without any loss of consumer goods remaining therein.

In a preferred embodiment, one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide accommodates a plurality of smoking articles and the other of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is used for A waste compartment containing one or more soot and butts resulting from the use of some or all of the smoking articles. For example, one of the first and second compartments can accommodate a plurality of heated smoking articles (including a combustible fuel element or heat source and a smoke generating substrate) or a plurality of smoking articles for an electronic smoking system, and the first The other of the second compartments may be a waste compartment that can hold one or more of the smoking articles after use. Compared to conventional ignited cigarettes, the length of the heated smoking article (including a combustible fuel element or heat source and a smoke generating substrate) and the smoking article used in the electronic smoking system are not significantly reduced during smoking.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the inner slide includes a larger first compartment for containing a plurality of smoking articles or other consumer items and a temporary containment for a limited number of smoking articles or other consumer products. The smaller second compartment of the waste produced. For example, the first compartment of the inner slide may comprise 20 heated smoking articles (including a combustible fuel element or heat source and a smoke generating substrate) and the second compartment of the inner slide may be one containing two "Used" to heat the waste compartment of the smoking article.

Where the first and second compartments of the inner slide are intended to accommodate one or more waste compartments of used smoking articles, the waste compartment may be at least partially comprised of one or more single layers or A multilayer heat resistant material, one or more single or multiple layers of thermally conductive material, one or more single or multiple layers of insulating material, or combinations thereof. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, heat resistant sheets (eg, fireproof panels, laminates, and foil stamped sheets); metals (eg, aluminum and copper); alloys (eg, steel); heat resistant plastics (eg, polyamines and poly Carbonate); graphite and combinations thereof. For example, the waste compartment can be constructed, at least in part, from an aluminum laminate having an aluminum thickness between about 5 [mu]m and about 50 [mu]m. In a preferred embodiment, the waste heat compartment is at least partially constructed of an aluminum sheet having an aluminum thickness between about 5 [mu]m and about 50 [mu]m.

In another or additional aspect, the waste compartment may be coated or filled at least in part with one or more heat resistant materials, one or more thermally conductive materials, one or more insulating materials, or a combination thereof. For example, the waste compartment may be partially filled with at least aluminum foil or heat resistant lacquer or ink and may be subjected to other surface treatments for at least a portion of the interior thereof.

One or more heat resistant materials, one or more thermally conductive materials, one or more insulating materials, or a combination thereof may be applied to the interior of the waste compartment in any suitable manner. For example, at least a portion of the interior of the waste compartment can be applied using a printing technique such as gravure printing, offset printing, silk-screen printing or flexographic printing. Or a plurality of heat resistant lacquers, inks or other materials; one or more heat resistant coatings, adhesives may be applied to at least a portion of the interior of the waste compartment using spraying, painting or brushing Or other material; one or more thermally conductive foils or other materials may be applied to at least a portion of the interior of the waste compartment using heat transfer or hot foil techniques; using the flocking technology to internalize the waste compartment Applying one or more heat resistant fibers (eg, glass, core, or carbon fibers) to at least a portion; applying one or more heat resistant paper or foil to at least a portion of the interior of the waste compartment using lamination technology (eg, , ceramic fiber or graphite foil); or a combination thereof.

Forming, coating or spreading the waste compartment at least in part or by one or more heat resistant materials, one or more thermally conductive materials, one or more insulating materials, or a combination thereof advantageously assists in ensuring that the pair is in use The surface temperature of the compartment slide and the outer surface of the housing container is not increased by more than a predetermined acceptable level due to the heat generated by the used smoking article placed in the waste compartment during the extinction. In the case where the waste compartment of the dual compartment slide and housing container according to the present invention is intended to accommodate one or more used heated smoking articles (including a combustible heat source or fuel element and a smoke generating substrate), the above special advantageous.

In the case where one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is intended to accommodate one or more waste compartments that have been used to heat smoking articles, including a combustible fuel element or heat source and a smoke generating substrate Preferably, the structure and composition of the waste compartment are such that the surface temperature of the outer surface of the double compartment and the housing container does not exceed 60 ° C, more preferably does not exceed 50 ° C, and most preferably does not exceed 40 ° C.

The waste compartment may be formed, coated or covered at least in part by one or more materials, wherein the material performs a single function selected from the group consisting of heat, heat and heat. For example, the waste compartment may be formed, coated or covered at least in part by a material comprising a plurality of layers, each layer being subjected to a single function selected from the group consisting of heat, heat and heat. For example, the waste compartment may be formed, coated or covered at least in part by a multilayer material comprising a first layer of a heat resistant material, a second layer of a thermally conductive material, and a third layer of a thermally insulating material.

In another or in addition, the waste compartment may be formed, coated or covered at least in part by one or more materials, wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of heat, heat and heat. Two features. For example, the waste compartment can be formed, coated, or filled at least in part with one or more heat and thermal conductive materials (eg, aluminum). For example, the waste compartment may be formed, coated or otherwise filled at least in part by a multilayer material comprising a first layer of heat and heat conductive material and a second layer of heat insulating material.

In yet another embodiment, the waste compartment may be formed, coated, or covered at least in part with one or more materials that are resistant to heat, heat, and heat (eg, graphite foil).

Forming, coating or spreading the waste compartment at least in part or with one or more heat resistant materials advantageously assists in protecting the container from heat damage.

Forming, coating or spreading the waste compartment at least in part or in one or more thermally conductive materials advantageously assists in reducing or preventing local accumulation of heat in the waste compartment, which may result in a high portion of the container. External surface temperature. Still further, the one or more thermally conductive materials advantageously assist in the extinguishment of the overheated smoking article placed in the waste compartment by dissipating heat generated by its combustible heat source or fuel element.

Forming, coating or spreading the waste compartment at least in part or in one or more insulating materials advantageously reduces or prevents heat transfer from the heated smoking article placed in the waste compartment to the outer surface of the container .

In the case where one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is a waste compartment, the inner slide may advantageously include a waste compartment cover that covers the waste in the closed position The inlet of the compartment and the waste compartment cover are movable in the open position to a position where at least a portion of the inlet of the waste compartment is not covered. For example, as previously described, where the second compartment of the inner slide is a waste compartment, the inner slide preferably includes a second compartment cover, the second compartment cover being in the closed position The second cover and the second compartment cover are movable in the open position to a position where at least a portion of the second inlet is not covered.

The waste compartment and the waste compartment cover may be formed from the same or different materials. Preferably, the waste compartment and the waste compartment cover may be formed from the same or similar materials.

In the case where one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is intended to accommodate one or more waste compartments of used smoking articles, it is preferred to include a waste compartment cover. In such an embodiment, the waste compartment cover reduces the amount of oxygen that would enter the waste compartment in the closed position and, thus, advantageously assists in the faster extinction of the used smoking articles disposed therein. This is particularly advantageous where the waste compartment of the inner slide is intended to accommodate used heated smoking articles, including a combustible heat source or fuel element and a smoke generating substrate.

Where the first and second compartments of the inner slide are intended to accommodate one or more waste compartments of used smoking articles, the waste compartment cover may advantageously be at least partially comprised of one or more Or a multilayer heat resistant material, one or more single or multiple layers of thermally conductive material, one or more single or multiple layers of insulating material, or a combination thereof.

In another or additional aspect, the waste compartment cover can be coated or covered at least in part with one or more heat resistant materials, one or more thermally conductive materials, one or more insulating materials, or a combination thereof.

Suitable heat resistant, thermally conductive, and thermally insulating materials that can be used to at least partially form the waste compartment include the materials described above for the waste compartment.

As described previously, the waste compartment cover may be advantageously formed, coated or covered by or with one or more heat resistant materials, one or more thermally conductive materials, one or more insulating materials, or combinations thereof, to assist in protecting The container is protected from heat damage, assists in reducing or preventing local accumulation of heat in the waste compartment, assists in dissipating heat generated by the used smoking articles placed in the waste compartment, and assists in reducing or preventing heat from the waste. The used smoking articles placed in the compartment are transferred to the outer surface of the container or a combination thereof. This is particularly advantageous where the waste compartment is intended to contain used heated smoking articles, including a combustible heat source or fuel element and an aerosol generating substrate.

A thermal indicator comprising at least one reversible thermochromic material may be provided on the outer surface of the waste compartment cover. In another or in addition, a thermal indicator comprising at least one reversible thermochromic material may be provided on the outer surface of the portion of the outer casing that is above the waste compartment in the closed position. Throughout the specification, the term "reversible thermochromic material" is used to mean any material that undergoes a reversible visual color change in response to a temperature above a predetermined switching temperature.

In use, the thermal indicator on one or both of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing advantageously provides a consumer in the waste compartment by a reversible visual color change of the at least one thermochromic material A visual indication of the change in temperature. Where the waste compartment is intended to contain heated smoking articles (including a combustible heat source or fuel element and a smoke generating substrate), it is preferred to provide one or both of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing Thermal indicator.

In order for the consumer to view a thermal indicator provided on the waste compartment cover in the closed position of the inner slide, in the portion of the outer casing that is above the waste compartment cover in the closed position Provide one or more holes or windows. For example, in the case where the second compartment of the inner slide is a waste compartment, one or more portions of the outer casing in the closed position above the second compartment cover and the second inlet are advantageously provided Holes or windows.

The thermal indicator can include at least one thermochromic material, wherein the at least one thermochromic material undergoes a reversible visual color from a colored state to a substantially colorless state when the at least one thermochromic material is heated above a predetermined switching temperature Variety. In this case, the at least one reversible thermochromic material returns from the substantially colorless state to the colored state when the temperature drops below the predetermined switching temperature.

In another or in addition, the thermal indicator can include at least one thermochromic material, wherein the at least one thermochromic material undergoes a first color when the at least one thermochromic material is heated above a predetermined switching temperature A reversible visual color change from state to a second color state. In this case, the at least one reversible thermochromic material returns from the second color state to the first color state when the temperature drops below the predetermined switching temperature.

In addition to the at least one thermochromic material, the thermal indicator can further comprise at least one non-thermochromic color material. The thermal indicator can be formed by applying the at least one thermochromic material and the at least one non-thermochromic color material to one or both of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing, respectively or in combination.

For example, the thermal indicator can include one of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing by applying a thermochromic material (including one or more thermochromic pigments or dyes and one or more non-thermochromic pigments or dyes) Or one or more points, lines, symbols, signs, words or other marks formed by either.

In another or in addition, the thermal indicator can include applying a non-thermochromic color material underlayer to the outer surface of one or both of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing and then applying an outer layer of thermochromic material One or more dots, lines, symbols, signs, characters or other indicia formed on the underlayer of the non-thermochromic color material.

For example, the thermal indicator can include one or more indicia formed from a non-thermochromic color material covered by a layer of thermochromic material, wherein when the layer of thermochromic material is heated above a predetermined switching temperature, The layer of thermochromic material undergoes a reversible visual color change from a colored state to a substantially colorless state. At temperatures below the switching temperature, only the layer of thermochromic material is visible. At a temperature greater than the switching temperature, one or more indicia of the non-thermochromic material covered by the layer of thermochromic material are revealed.

Thermochromic materials suitable for use in the thermal indicator are commercially available in a variety of formulations including, but not limited to, powders, inks, coatings, and other coating compositions. According to the brand name Live colors (Gem'innov in Gemenos, France) and the brand name ChromaZone And Thermostar (Thermographic Measurements Ltd in Honiton, England) commercially available micro-encapsulated leuco dyes, wherein the microcapsules are heated to a temperature suitable for the thermal indicator. The microcapsule colorless recessive dye undergoes a reversible visual color change upon predetermined switching temperatures.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one thermochromic material comprises one or more thermochromic dyes, one or more thermochromic pigments, or a combination thereof dispersed in a liquid carrier. More particularly, the thermal indicator comprises at least one thermochromic ink.

The thermal indicator can be formed by applying the at least one thermochromic material to the waste compartment cover in any suitable manner. For example, the at least one thermochromic material can be adhered, brushed, coated, stamped, or otherwise coated or affixed to one or both of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing. Preferably, the at least one thermochromic material is printed onto one or both of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing.

The thermal indicator can provide one or more desired visual indications to the consumer at one or more desired temperatures via appropriate selection of at least one reversible thermochromic material. For example, to provide a visual indication to the consumer when the used smoking article in the waste compartment has been extinguished and can be thrown away, the thermal indicator may advantageously include one or more thermochromic materials, wherein the waste is separated The one or more thermochromic materials undergo a reversible visual color change from a substantially colorless state to a colored state when the temperature of one or both of the chamber cover and the outer casing drops below a predetermined temperature. The thermal indicator may, for example, comprise one or more dots, lines, symbols, signs, characters or other indicia formed from such thermochromic materials, wherein the thermochromic materials are only used in the waste compartment. The product is fully cooled to be visible when it is thrown away.

For example, by printing a red non-thermochromic ink underlayer on the outer surface of one or both of the waste compartment cover and the outer casing, and then applying an outer layer of thermochromic material to the bottom layer of the non-thermochromic color material to form a A thermal indicator wherein the outer layer of thermochromic material undergoes a reversible visual color change from blue to substantially colorless when the outer layer of thermochromic material is heated to above about a predetermined temperature (e.g., above about 60 ° C). In use, when the waste compartment is empty and at ambient temperature, only the outer layer of the blue thermochromic material is visible. When a used smoking article (including a combustible heat source or fuel element and a smoke generating substrate) is placed in the waste compartment, the temperature in the waste compartment may be due to the extinguishment of the heated smoking article. The heat generated by the combustible heat source or fuel element is increased above the predetermined temperature (eg, above about 60 ° C). This will cause the thermochromic material to undergo a reversible visual color change from blue to substantially colorless, and thus reveal a red non-thermochromic material underlayer. Once the combustible heat source or fuel element has been extinguished, the temperature in the waste compartment will gradually decrease below the predetermined temperature (eg, to below about 60 ° C) to cause the thermochromic material to change from substantially colorless to blue. . The "reproduction" of the outer layer of the blue thermochromic material advantageously indicates that the used heated smoking article of the consumer in the waste compartment has been successfully extinguished and can be thrown away. In another or in addition, the "reproduction" of the outer layer of the blue thermochromic material advantageously indicates that the consumer can place another used heated smoking article in the waste compartment to extinguish it.

If necessary, a fire extinguishing substance may advantageously be provided in the waste compartment to assist in the extinguishment of the used smoking articles placed therein. For example, a fire extinguishing substance can be provided on at least a portion of the inner surface of the waste compartment. In another case or in addition, the waste compartment may be partially filled with a fire extinguishing substance. In the case of a plurality of smoking articles (including a combustible heat source or fuel element) contained in the other compartments of the dual compartment slider and the inner slide of the housing container according to the present invention, A fire extinguishing substance is included in the waste compartment to facilitate the extinguishment of the used smoking articles placed therein after smoking.

The waste compartment can include any suitable fire extinguishing material. For example, the fire extinguishing material can include one or more aqueous or water pastes or gums, one or more clay pastes, or a combination thereof.

Instead of or in addition to a fire extinguishing substance, the waste compartment may contain a extinguishing device (eg, a snuffer). In another or in addition, for example, a candle extinguisher or other extinguishing device may be attached to the outer casing or inner slide of the container or to another compartment of the inner slide.

By virtue of its proper size, the dual compartment slide and the inner slide of the housing container according to the present invention can accommodate a different total number of smoking articles. For example, the inner slide accommodates a total of 10 to 20 smoking articles. In another or in addition, the dual compartment slide and the inner slide of the housing container according to the present invention can accommodate different sized smoking articles (e.g., smoking articles of different lengths or different circumferences). For example, the inner slide can accommodate smoking articles having a length of between about 60 mm and about 120 mm and a diameter of between about 4 mm and about 9 mm.

In the case where the first compartment and the second compartment of the inner slide accommodate smoking articles, the first and second compartments can accommodate the same or different numbers of smoking articles via appropriate size selection. For example, each of the first compartment and the second compartment of the inner slide can accommodate 5 to 10 smoking articles. In another or in addition, the first and second compartments of the inner slide can accommodate the same or different types of smoking articles (eg, having different sizes, filters, tobacco blends, fragrances, total particulate matter delivery) Volume and amount of nicotine delivered).

The smoking articles contained in the inner slides of the dual compartment slides and housing containers according to the present invention may be wrapped in a liner (e.g., metal foil or metallized paper) in a conventional manner.

The combustible heat source or fuel element that heats the smoking article is susceptible to moisture absorption. In the case where the dual-slider and the inner sliding member of the casing container according to the present invention accommodate such heated smoking articles, the heated smoking articles are preferably wrapped in a liner paper formed of an elastic moisture-proof material. in. Suitable elastic moisture barrier materials include, but are not limited to, polymeric materials (eg, oriented polypropylene (OPP)); metalized polymeric materials (eg, metalized OPP); and laminated polymeric films (eg, polypropylene/aluminum/poly) Acrylate film). To provide moisture protection and ease of use of the heated smoking article, the inner liner formed from the elastic moisture barrier material preferably includes a resealable label.

The outer casing and inner slide of the container according to the present invention may be formed from any suitable material including, but not limited to, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, metal or combinations thereof. The outer casing and the inner slide can be formed from the same or different materials. Preferably, the outer casing and the inner slide are formed from a folded layered original (for example, from a folded layered cardboard original).

The outer casing may be formed from a single folded layered original or from two or more individual folded layered originals. Preferably, the outer casing is formed from a single folded layered original.

The inner slide can be formed from a single folded layered original or from two or more individual folded layered originals. Storing a plurality of smoking articles in one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide and the other of the first and second compartments is intended to accommodate one or more used waste materials The first and second compartments of the inner slide are advantageously formed from individual folded layered elements. The first and second compartments are formed from individual layered originals that allow the compartment containing the plurality of smoking articles and the waste compartment to be formed from different materials. For example, the compartment containing a plurality of smoking articles may be formed from a single folded layered original, and the waste compartment may be formed, coated or at least partially or coated with one or more thermally and thermally resistant materials as previously described. Full. Storing a plurality of heated smoking articles (including a combustible heat source or fuel element and an aerosol generating substrate) and the other of the first and second compartments in one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide A waste compartment intended to contain and extinguish one or more heated articles.

The container according to the invention may be used in any known manner using any suitable known material or a combination of materials including, but not limited to, cellophane, polymeric film (polyethylene or polypropylene), metallized polymeric film and laminated polymeric film. Come out of the package. Containers according to the present invention may be packaged using a transparent overwrap film (including one or more tear strips). The one or more tear strips may extend around a circumference of the container in a lateral or longitudinal direction.

The outer and inner surfaces of the outer casing and the inner slide can be printed, embossed, intaglio or decorated (eg, using labels or stickers) with manufacturer or brand logos, trademarks, slogans, and other consumer information and indicia.

The inner and outer surfaces of the first and second compartments of the inner slide can be printed or decorated in the same or different manner. For example, where the first and second compartments accommodate different consumer items, the inner surfaces of the first and second compartments can be advantageously printed in a different manner to emphasize the different consumer items contained therein. In addition, in the case where one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide accommodates a plurality of consumer items and the other of the first and second compartments of the inner slide is a waste compartment, The manner different from the remainder of the container advantageously prints or decorates the waste compartment in order to highlight its function and thus prevent littering. For example, the inner surface of the waste compartment can be a different color than the remainder of the container.

Sliding member and housing container as disclosed in US-A-2,058,710 and EP-A-0 059 915, the first and second compartments of the sliding member of the dual compartment slider and the housing container according to the present invention Both of these may be in the open position to reduce or eliminate the need to print or decorate the outer surface of the outer casing and inner slide to reduce the likelihood of the consumer erroneously entering the "wrong" compartment and, thus, advantageously Maximize the outer surface area of the inner slide and the outer casing that can be used to advertise, promote or product information.

The outer casing and the inner slide may be generally rectangular parallelepiped shapes having right angle longitudinal and lateral edges. In another aspect, the outer casing and inner slide may include one or more circular longitudinal edges, circular lateral edges, beveled longitudinal edges, beveled lateral edges, or a combination thereof. For example, a "rounded" multi-compartment slide and housing container in accordance with the present invention can be fabricated by scoring a layered original for establishing the outer casing and inner slide of the container in a known manner.

Preferably, the inner dimension of the outer casing is substantially the same as the outer dimension of the inner slide such that the inner surface of the outer casing is located in the closed position and abuts the outer surface of the inner slide. In use, the friction generated between the outer surface of the inner slide and the abutting inner surface of the outer casing resists the slidable movement of the inner slide between the closed position and the open position. This advantageously prevents the container from opening and closing without the application of positive forces.

The dual compartment slide and housing container in accordance with the present invention may further comprise an aroma release system. The aroma release system can release the aroma when the dual compartment slide and housing container are open or when the dual compartment slide and housing container are closed or when the dual compartment slide and housing container are opened and closed . Throughout the specification, the term "aroma" is used to mean any substance that produces a sense of smell and includes, but is not limited to, scents, fragrances, perfumes, deodorants, and flavorants. Flavourants). Preferably, the aroma produces a taste and a sense of smell.

Suitable aroma release systems for use in the dual compartment slide and housing container according to the present invention are described in the art and are described in, for example, WO-A2-2007/029120 and WO-A2-2007/026260.

Where the inner dimensions of the outer casing are substantially the same as the outer dimensions of the inner slide, the dual compartment slide and housing container in accordance with the present invention may advantageously include an aroma release system in which the aroma release system is The aroma is released during opening and closing due to frictional contact between the outer surface of the inner slide and the abutting inner surface of the outer casing. For example, the aroma delivery system can be formed by printing or applying one or more microcapsule flavorants to at least one outer surface of the inner slide, at least one inner surface of the outer shell, or a combination thereof.

In another or in addition, the dual compartment slide and housing container in accordance with the present invention may include other known aroma release systems including, but not limited to, a "tear strip" aroma release system (eg, at WO- A2-2007/026260 and US-A-4,717,017), wherein the aroma is released upon removal of the tear strip contained in the transparent outer wrapper film of the container; a "stripping and sniffing" aroma release system, wherein Aroma is released by the consumer entity separating two membranes, paper or other materials in which one or more microcapsule flavorants are deposited; "scraping and sniffing" the aroma delivery system, wherein the consumer scrapes or rubs A paper, film or other material coated with one or more microcapsule flavorants is applied to release the aroma.

The aroma delivery system can release any suitable aroma. Examples of suitable aromas include, but are not limited to, menthol, tobacco, spearmint, and peppermint oil.

The invention will be further described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The slider and the housing container 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs. 1 and 2 are in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, and include a housing 4 and an inner slider 6 in the housing 4.

The outer casing 4 has a front wall 8 and an opposite rear wall 10, a left side wall 12 and an opposite right side wall 14 and a bottom wall 16. The walls 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 of the outer casing 4 define a cup having an open rectangular end face 18 defined by the lateral free edges of the front wall 8, rear wall 10, left side wall 12 and right side wall 12. A type container into which the inner slide 6 is inserted. A pair of opposing slits 22 are provided at the upper end of the outer casing 4 along the free edges of the left and right 14 side walls thereof.

When the container is held upright with the open end face 18 of the outer casing 4 at the top of the container 2, the terms "front", "back", "bottom", "top", "upper" and "lower" are used. To describe the relative positions of the components of the container 2 in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. In the following description of the container 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, these terms are used irrespective of the actual orientation of the container 2 or the outer casing 4 or the inner slide 6 shown in Figs.

The inner slide 6 of the container 2 shown in Figures 1 and 2 has a rear wall 24, a left side wall 26 and an opposite right side wall 28, a top wall 30 and an opposite bottom wall 32 (see Fig. 6). The walls 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 of the inner slide 6 define a tray that can slide laterally within the outer casing 4 between the closed position shown in Fig. 1 and the open position shown in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 2, a pair of opposing slits 34 are provided along the lateral free edges of the left and right 28 side walls of the inner slide 6 adjacent the top wall 30 thereof.

An integral transverse partition 36 (also referred to in Figure 6) extends from the inner slide 6 Near the left 26 and right 28 sidewalls of its bottom wall 32. The partition 36 divides the interior of the inner slide 6 into a larger first compartment 38 and a smaller second compartment 40, the larger first compartment 38 extending longitudinally from the partition 36 to the interior The top wall 30 of the slider 6 and the smaller second compartment 40 extend longitudinally from the partition 36 to the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6. The open end faces of the first 38 and the second 40 compartments of the inner slide 6 serve as first and second inlets respectively, and the first 38 and the second 40 can be accessed through the first and second inlets in the open position. The interior of the compartment.

An individual first compartment cover 42 parallel to the rear wall 24 of the inner slide 6 extends from the partition 36 to the top wall 30 of the inner slide 6. The first compartment cover 42 has a first cover portion 44 secured to the partition 36 and a second cover portion 46 coupled to the first cover portion along a transverse hinge line. As shown in FIG. 2, a central slit 48 is provided along the lateral free edge of the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 adjacent the top wall 30 of the inner slide member 6.

In the closed position shown in Fig. 1, the front wall 8, the rear wall 10, the left side wall 12, the right side wall 14, and the bottom wall 16 of the outer casing 4 are adjacent to and in the first compartment of the inner slide 6, respectively. In the case of the cover 42, the rear wall 24, the left side wall 26, the right side wall 28, and the bottom wall 32, the inner slide 6 is housed in the rear outer casing 4. As shown in FIG. 1, the first 44 and second 46 cover portions of the first compartment cover 42 (the front surface extending over the first compartment 38 of the inner slide member 6) and the second inner guide member 6 are as shown in FIG. The open front of the compartment 40 is covered by the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4 in the closed position. Therefore, the insides of the first 38 and the second 40 compartments of the inner slide 6 are inaccessible in the closed position shown in Fig. 1.

In the open position shown in FIG. 2, the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6 is separated from the bottom wall 16 of the outer casing 4 and the inner slide covered by the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 Portions of the first compartment 38 of the 6 project outwardly from the outer casing 4 via its open upper end 18. As shown in Fig. 2, in the open position, the inner slide member 6 is positioned opposite the outer casing 4 such that the open front surface of the second compartment 40 of the inner slide member 6 is in the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4. The elongated third inlet 20 is provided generally aligned. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the third inlet 20 extends across the front wall 8 of the outer casing toward the left and right side walls 14 of the outer casing.

With the container 2 in the open position shown in FIG. 2, the consumer can pivot the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 with the hinge line as a center to make it and the first cover portion 44 separates to enter the interior of the first compartment 38 of the inner slide 6, and the consumer can also enter the second compartment of the inner slide 6 via a third inlet 20 provided in the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4. The interior of the chamber 40.

Therefore, the insides of the first 38 and the second 40 compartments of the inner slide 6 are accessible in the open position shown in Fig. 2.

In use, for the inner slide 6 to be in the closed position shown in Fig. 1, the consumer holds the outer casing 4 of the container 2 with one hand and the left and right sides of the outer casing 4 with the other hand. The opposing slits 22 provided in the side walls of the 14 grip the left and right 28 side walls of the inner slide 6. To open the container 2, the consumer pulls the inner slide 6 away from the outer casing 4 via the open upper end 18 in the direction indicated by the large arrow of Fig. 1 so that the inner slide 6 is opposite the outer casing 4 From the closed position shown in Fig. 1, sliding to the open position shown in Fig. 2, and thus the open front of the second compartment 40 of the inner slide 6 and the third inlet in the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4. 20 alignment.

If necessary, in another case, or in addition to the pair of slits 22 provided along the lateral free edges of the left and right 14 side walls thereof, a hole may be provided in the bottom wall 16 of the outer casing 4 (not shown) The consumer, in use, pushes the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6 through the aperture to open the container 2.

The transverse outer cross-section of the inner slide member 6 of the container 2 according to the first embodiment of the invention is substantially equal to the transverse inner cross-section of the outer casing 4 such that during the opening and closing of the container 2, outside the inner slide 6 The friction generated between the surface and the inner surface of the outer casing 4 prevents the sliding movement of the inner slide 6 relative to the outer casing 4 until the consumer applies a positive force.

As further described below, the container 2 further includes restraining means for preventing the sliding member of the inner slide member 6 from exceeding the open position shown in Fig. 2 with respect to the sliding body of the outer casing 4. Once the container 2 is in the open position shown in FIG. 2, the consumer grasps the second cover portion 46 and the rearward pivot of the first compartment cover 42 extending over the front surface of the first compartment 38 of the inner slide member 6. It is turned to enter the smoking article or other consumer goods (not shown) contained in the first compartment 38. The slit provided along the lateral free edge of the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 facilitates the pivotal movement of the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 by the consumer. In use, the opposing slits 34 provided along the longitudinal free edges of the left and right 28 side walls of the inner slide 6 facilitate removal from the container 2 in the first compartment 38 of the inner slide 6. Consumer goods (not shown).

In Fig. 3, a single piece of laminated cardboard original which can be used to form the outer casing 4 of the container 2 of Figs. 1 and 2 is shown. Figures 4 and 5 show a single layer of the first compartment 38, the second compartment 40, and the partition 36 and the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide 6 that can be used to form the container 2 of Figures 1 and 2, respectively. Original cardboard.

In the figures 3, 4 and 5, the original elements are similar to or used with respect to the elements of the outer casing 4 and the inner slide 6 of the container 2 of the first and second figures, respectively, using corresponding component symbols. The originals include different panels, flaps and tabs (indicated in bold in Figures 3, 4 and 5), where in the scribing (in the 3rd, 4th And in the figure 5, which is indicated by a broken line, and they are fixed in a conventional manner (indicated by hatching regions in Figs. 3 and 4), and the containers 2 shown in Figs. 1 and 2 are formed. The outer casing 4 and the inner slide 6. Throughout the specification, the term "dash" is used to mean, for example, subjecting an original to creasing, scoring, perforating, embossing or other pressing (compressing). ), cutting or weakening the line formed.

The original member of the outer casing 4 for forming the container 2 shown in Figs. 1 and 2 has a front wall plate 8, a rear wall plate 10, a left side wall plate 12, an inner right side wall plate 14a, An outer right side wall plane 14b, an inner bottom wall plane 16a and an outer bottom wall plane 16b, wherein when the original is folded, the corresponding wall of the outer casing 4 is formed. As shown in FIG. 3, the original further includes a pair of lower closing tabs 50 and a pair of upper restraining flaps 52 respectively connected to the left side wall panel 12 and the outer right side wall panel 14b along the scribe line and An upper edge; and a pair of upper reinforcing flaps 54 that are connected along the score line to the upper edges of the front 8 and rear 10 wall panels.

To form the outer casing 4, the upper reinforcing flaps 54 are folded at 180 degrees to be fixed to the inner surfaces of the front wall flat plate 8 and the rear wall flat plate 10. Next, the front panel 8, the rear panel 10, the left side panel 12, the inner right side panel 14a, and the outer right panel portion 14b are folded to form an open end hollow sleeve, and the outer right side wall panel 14b is fixed to the inner right side wall panel 14a. The inner bottom wall panel 16a, the outer bottom wall panel 16b and the lower closure tab 50 are then folded at 90 degrees and secured to each other in a known manner to close the lower end of the hollow sleeve and thereby form the bottom of the outer casing 4. Finally, the upper restraining flaps 52 are folded at 180 degrees so that they rest on the inner surfaces of the left side wall panel 12 and the outer right side wall panel 14b in the forming casing 4.

The fold line between the reinforcing flap 54 and the upper restraining flap 52 and the front 8 and rear 10 wall panels and the left 12 and outer right 14b side wall panels advantageously provide the front wall 8 of the container 2 forming the outer casing 4, respectively. The rear wall 10, the left side wall 12, and the right side wall 14 have neat and blunt free edges.

The original of the first compartment 38, the second compartment 40 and the partition 36 of the inner slide 6 for forming the container 2 shown in Figs. 1 and 2 has a rear wall plate 24 as shown in Fig. 4. , inner 26a and outer 26b left side wall plate, inner 28a and outer 28b right side wall plate, inner 30a and outer 30b top wall plate, and inner 32a and outer 32b bottom wall plate, wherein when the original is folded, the inner sliding member 6 is formed Corresponding wall.

As shown in Fig. 4, the original also includes a pair of lower closure tabs 56 that are attached to the opposite side edges of the outer bottom wall panel 32b along the scribe line; a pair of upper closure tabs 58 along the scribe line Connecting to the upper edge of the outer left 26b and outer right 28b side wall panels; and a pair of rear wall reinforcing flaps 60 connected to the inner left 26a and inner right 28a side wall plates along the scribe line away from the outer left 26b and outside The longitudinal edge of the right 28b side wall panel.

The original further includes a baffle bottom wall plate 62, a baffle front wall plate 64 and a pair of opposing baffle side flaps 66 connected to the sides of the baffle bottom wall plate 62 along the scribe line, wherein when folded In the case of the original, a partition 36 is formed in the inner slide 6, which partitions the interior into a larger first compartment 38 and a smaller second compartment 40. As shown in Fig. 4, the partition bottom wall plate 62 is connected to the inner bottom wall plate 32a of the original via a connecting plate 68, wherein the connecting plate 68 is folded during the establishment of the original so that it is located at the first The rear wall 24 of the inner slide 6 in the second compartment 40, and the attachment plate 68 separate the partition 36 from the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6.

Folding and fixing the different flat plates, tabs and flaps of the original shown in Fig. 4 to form the first inner slide member 6 of the container 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs. Compartment 38, second compartment 40 and partition 36. During the establishment of the original, the opposing bulkhead side flaps 66 are secured to the inner surfaces of the inner left 26a and inner right 28a side wall panels. This ensures that the first 38 and second 40 compartments of the slide 6 within the container 2 are isolated from one another and thereby advantageously reduces or prevents the first 38 and the second of the inner slide 6 during use of the container 2 Cross-contamination between the contents of 40 compartments. Within the container, the first compartment 38 of the slider 6 houses a plurality of consumer items (e.g., smoking articles) and the second compartment 40 of the inner slider 6 is adapted to receive one or more of the use In the case of a waste compartment of a consumer product residue (e.g., one or more used cigarette butts), the above is particularly preferred in embodiments of the invention.

The inclusion of the opposing bulkhead side flaps 66 with the inner bottom wall panel 32a, the bulkhead bottom wall panel 62 and the attachment panel 68 can also advantageously be performed by printing only one side of the original shown in FIG. 4 (ie, The recto-verso printing of the original is not required to print the inner surface of the second compartment 40 of the inner slide 6 and the outer surface of the inner slide 6.

The fold lines formed between the inner wall 26a and the outer 26b left side wall plate and the inner side 28a and the outer side 28b right side wall plate, the inner 30a and the outer 30b top wall plate, and the inner 32a and the outer 32b bottom wall plate are advantageously respectively The left side wall 26, the right side wall 28, the top wall 30, and the bottom wall 32 of the formed inner slide 6 of the container 2 are provided with a neat and blunt free edge.

The rear wall stiffening flaps 60 (which fold the rear wall reinforcing flaps 60 during the establishment of the original so that they are located on the rear wall 24 of the inner slide 6 in the first compartment 38) are advantageous An additional surface area is provided that can be printed with information such as the composition or use of consumer merchandise contained in the first compartment of the slider 6 within the container 2. The inclusion of the rear wall stiffening flaps 60 together with the inner left wall panel 26a, the inner right wall panel 28a and the inner top wall panel 30a can also advantageously be printed by printing only one side of the original shown in FIG. 4 (ie The recto-verso printing of the original piece is not required to print the inner surface of the rear wall 24, the left side wall 26, the right side wall 28 and the top wall 30 of the first compartment 38 of the inner slide member 6 and the inner slide member 6 The outer surface. In the absence of, for example, the rear wall stiffening flaps 60, both sides of the original shown in Fig. 4 must be printed so as to be on the inner surface of the inner wall of the inner slide member 6 and after the inner slide member 6, Printing is provided on the outer surface of one or more of the left side 26, the right side 28, the top 30, and the bottom 32 walls.

In the container 2 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the rear wall stiffening flaps 60 are of the same size and each have about half the width of the rear wall 24 of the inner slide member 6 so as to slide within the formation. The longitudinal free edges of the rear wall stiffening flaps 60 in section 6 abut each other. However, it is to be understood that the container according to the present invention may have an inner slide having one or more different size rear wall stiffening flaps. For example, the inner slide member may include a single rear wall reinforced flap having a width substantially the same as a rear wall thereof, which is connected to a left side wall panel and an inner right side wall panel in one of the inner sliders along a scribe line. Or an inner top wall panel. It is also to be understood that the container according to the invention may comprise an inner slide, wherein the rear wall stiffening flaps 60 are omitted. Furthermore, it is necessary to reduce the amount of material required for the formation of the inner slide member 6 of the container 2 shown in Figs. 1 and 2 and to facilitate the folding of the original member shown in Fig. 4, and it is also possible to omit the outer left side wall. One or more of the flat plate 26b, the outer right side wall plate 28b, and the outer top wall plate 30b.

The original member for forming the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide member 6 shown in Fig. 5 has a first cover flat plate 44 and a second cover portion 46 along a hinge line (in Fig. 5). Connected in a thick dashed line; and a pair of opposing restraining tabs 70 connected along the scribe line to the side edges of the first cover panel 44.

To form the inner slider 6 of the container 2 of Figs. 1 and 2, the pair of opposing restraining tabs 70 for forming the original of the first compartment cover 42 shown in Fig. 5 are folded at 90 degrees. As shown in FIG. 6, the first cover flat plate 44 and the opposite restraining tab 70 for forming the original of the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide member 6 are respectively fixed to the inner sliding member for forming the inner sliding member. The first compartment 38 of the first compartment 38, the second compartment 40 and the bulkhead 36 of the original 36 of the partition 36 have outer surfaces of the flat panel 64 and the left and right 28 side panels. To reduce the amount of material required to form the slider 6 within the container 2, the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide 6 can be omitted.

Then, the inner slide member 6 shown in Fig. 6 is inserted into the outer casing 4 through the open upper end 18 of the molded outer casing 4 to form the container 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs.

It is to be understood that the strict sequence of the different plates, flaps and tabs for folding and securing the individual sheets of the single layered cardboard as shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5 can be varied depending on, for example, the equipment used to manufacture the container 2. It is also to be noted that, if necessary, the individual sheets of the layered cardboard shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5 can be manually folded to form the outer casing 4 and the inner slide 6 of the container 2 of Figures 1 and 2.

The restraining flaps 52 on the outer casing 4 are not fixed to the inner surfaces of the left side wall panel 12 and the outer right side wall panel 14b of the outer casing 4. As further described below, this ensures that once the inner slide 6 is inserted into the outer casing 4, the outer casing 4 of the outer casing 4 inhibits the flaps 52 from interacting with the opposing restraining tabs 70 of the inner slide 6. In use, when the inner slide 6 reaches the open position shown in FIG. 2, the inwardly folded flaps 52 of the outer casing 4 engage the restraining tabs 70 of the inner slide 6, whereby advantageously The inner slide 6 is prevented from sliding further relative to the outer casing 4 beyond the open position. The interaction between the flaps 52 and the restraining tabs 70 of the inner slide 6 on the outer casing 4 prevents the inner slides 6 of the container 2 from moving further out of the outer casing 4.

The slider and the housing container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 7 have a structure similar to that of the slider and the housing container according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs. 1 and 2 . Elements of the slider and housing container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and the sliders for forming the slider thereof, similar to or relating to the first embodiment of the present invention, in Figures 7, 8 and 9 The components of the casing container 2 and the originals of the original members for forming the inner sliders shown in the above figures 1, 2, 4 and 5 use corresponding component symbols.

The slider and housing container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 7 is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped and includes a housing 4 and an inner slider 6 in the housing 4.

The outer casing 4 of the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is identical to the outer casing 4 of the container 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs. As previously described, the outer casing 4 has a front wall 8 and an opposite rear wall 10, a left side wall 12 and an opposite right side wall 14 and a bottom wall 16. The walls 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 of the outer casing 4 define a cup having an open rectangular end face 18 defined by the lateral free edges of the front wall 8, rear wall 10, left side wall 12 and right side wall 14. A type container into which the inner slide 6 is inserted. A pair of opposing slits 22 are provided at the upper end of the outer casing 4 along the free edges of the left and right 14 side walls thereof.

When the container is held upright with the open end face 18 of the outer casing 4 at the top of the container 2, the terms "front", "back", "bottom", "top", "upper" and "lower" are used. The relative positions of the components of the container 72 in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention are described. In the following description of the container 72 in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention, these terms are used irrespective of the actual orientation of the container 72 or outer casing 4 or inner slide 6 shown in Figures 7-10.

The inner slide 6 of the container 72 shown in Fig. 7 has a rear wall 24, a left side wall 26 and an opposite right side wall 28, a top wall 30 and an opposite bottom wall 32. The walls 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 of the inner slide 6 define a tray that slides laterally within the outer casing 4 between a closed position and the open position shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 7, a pair of opposing slits 34 are provided along the lateral free edges of the left and right 28 side walls of the inner slide 6 adjacent the top wall 30 thereof.

The inner slide member 6 of the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a larger first compartment 38 and a smaller second compartment 40. The larger first compartment 38 extends longitudinally from the top wall 30 of the inner slide 6 to a first compartment bottom wall 62a, the first compartment bottom wall 62a extending laterally to the left of the inner slide 6 26 is adjacent to the right 28 side wall and adjacent to the bottom wall 32 thereof. The second compartment 40 extends longitudinally from a second compartment top wall 62b to a bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6, the second compartment top wall 62b extending laterally to the left 26 of the inner slide 6 The right 28 side walls are parallel and adjacent to the first compartment bottom wall 62a. The open front faces of the first 38 and the second 40 compartments of the inner slide 6 respectively serve as first and second inlets, and the first 38 and the second 40 can be accessed through the first and second inlets in the open position The interior of the compartment.

A first compartment cover 42 parallel to the rear wall 24 of the inner slide 6 extends from the first compartment bottom wall 62a to the top wall 30 of the inner slide 6. The first compartment cover 42 has a first cover portion 44 connected to the first compartment bottom wall 62a along a transverse hinge line and a second connection to the first cover portion 44 along a transverse hinge line. Cover portion 46. As shown in FIG. 7, a central slit 48 is provided along the lateral free edge of the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 adjacent the top wall 30 of the inner slide member 6.

A second compartment cover 74 parallel to the rear wall 24 of the inner slide 6 is coupled to the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6 along a transverse hinge line and extends from the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6 to the first Two compartment top wall 62b. As shown in Fig. 10, a central projection or tab is provided along the lateral free edge of the second compartment cover 74 adjacent the second compartment top wall 62b.

In the closed position shown in Fig. 1, the inner slide member 6 of the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is housed in the outer casing 4 thereof, and the front wall 8, the rear wall 10, the left side wall 12 of the outer casing 4, The right side wall 14 and the bottom wall 16 are adjacent to and located in the first compartment cover 42 and the second compartment cover 74, the rear wall 24, the left side wall 26, the right side wall 28, and the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6. a first 44 and a second 46 cover portion of the first compartment cover 42 (extending the front side of the first compartment 38 of the inner slide member 6) and the two compartment cover 74 (extending the inner slide member) The front side of the second compartment 40 of 6 is covered by the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4 in the closed position. Accordingly, the interiors of the first 38 and second 40 compartments of the inner slide 6 are inaccessible in the closed position; in the closed position, the container 72 in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention is substantially identical The appearance of the container 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 1.

In the open position shown in Fig. 7, the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide member 6 of the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is separated from the bottom wall 6 of the outer casing 4 and the first compartment cover 42 Portions of the first compartment 38 of the inner slide 6 covered by the two cover portions 46 project outwardly from the outer casing 4 via its open upper end 18. As shown in FIG. 7, the relative position of the inner slide member 6 and the outer casing 4 in the open position causes the second compartment cover 74 to extend to the front side of the second compartment 40 of the inner slide member 6 and An elongated third inlet 20 provided in the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4 is generally aligned. As shown in Fig. 7, the third inlet 20 extends across the front wall 8 of the outer casing toward the left and right side walls 14.

With the accommodator 72 in the open position shown in FIG. 7, the consumer can pivot the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 with the first cover portion by centering on the lateral hinge line. The portion 44 is separated to enter the interior of the first compartment 38 of the inner slide 6. In the open position, the consumer can also enter the inner slide 6 by pivoting the second compartment cover 74 centered on the transverse hinge line via a third inlet 20 provided in the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4. The interior of the second compartment 40, wherein the second compartment cover 74 is coupled to the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6 along the transverse hinge line.

As a result, the interiors of the first 38 and second 40 compartments of the inner slide member 6 of the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention are accessible in the open position shown in Fig. 7.

In use, for the inner slider 6 to be in the closed position, the consumer holds the outer casing 4 of the container 72 with one hand and the left and right sides of the outer casing 4 with the thumb and index finger of the other hand. The opposing slits 22 provided in the side walls of the 14 grip the left and right 28 side walls of the inner slide 6. To open the container 72, the consumer pulls the inner slide 6 outwardly away from the outer casing 4 via the open upper end 18 to slide the inner slide 6 relative to the outer casing 4 from the closed position to the one shown in FIG. The open position, and thus the second compartment cover 74 (the front side of the second compartment 40 extending throughout the inner slide 6), is aligned with the third inlet 20 in the front wall 8 of the outer casing 4.

If necessary, in another case or in addition to the pair of opposing slits 22 provided along the lateral free edges of the left 12 and right 14 side walls, a hole may be provided in the bottom wall 16 of the outer casing 4 (not shown) The consumer can push the bottom wall 32 of the inner slide 6 through the aperture in use to open the container 72.

As in the first embodiment of the invention, the transverse outer cross-section of the inner slide member 6 of the container 72 in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention is substantially equal to the transverse inner cross-section of the outer casing 4 such that the opening of the container 72 and During closing, the friction generated between the outer surface of the inner slide 6 and the inner surface of the outer casing 4 prevents the sliding movement of the inner slide 6 relative to the outer casing 4 until the consumer applies a positive force.

As further described below, the container 72 further includes restraining means for preventing the inner slider 6 from sliding relative to the outer casing 4 beyond the open position shown in FIG. Once the container 72 is in the open position shown in FIG. 7, the consumer grasps the second cover portion 46 and the rearward pivot of the first compartment cover 42 extending over the front surface of the first compartment 38 of the inner slide member 6. It is turned to enter the smoking article or other consumer goods (not shown) contained in the first compartment 38. The slit 48 provided along the lateral free edge of the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 facilitates the pivotal movement of the second cover portion 46 of the first compartment cover 42 by the consumer. In use, the opposing slits 34 provided along the longitudinal free edges of the left and right 28 side walls of the inner slide 6 facilitate removal from the container 72 in the first compartment 38 of the inner slide 6. Consumer goods (not shown). However, it should be noted that the relative cuts 34 may be omitted depending on, for example, the orientation of the consumer item contained in the first compartment 38.

The outer casing 4 of the container 72 of Fig. 7 can be formed from the single piece of the original shown in Fig. 3 in the foregoing manner. The first compartment 38 and the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide 6 that can be used to form the container 72 of Figure 7 are shown in Figures 8 and 9, respectively; and the second compartment 40 and the second compartment cover 74 are shown, respectively. The original piece of laminated cardboard.

The elements of the elements of the inner slide 6 of the container 72 of the container 7 of the above-mentioned Fig. 7 are used in the figures 8 and 9 in the corresponding elements. The originals include different plates, flaps and tabs (indicated in bold in Figures 8 and 9), where they are folded with appropriate scribing (indicated by dashed lines in Figures 8 and 9) These and the conventionally used adhesives (indicated by hatching areas in Figs. 8 and 9) are used to form the outer casing 4 and the inner slide 6 of the container 72 shown in Fig. 7.

The first compartment 38 and the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide member 6 for forming the container 72 shown in Fig. 7 have a rear wall panel 24, an inner 26a and an outer 26b left side wall. The flat plate, the inner 28a and the outer 28b right side wall plate, the inner 30a and the outer 30b top wall plate, wherein when the original is folded, the corresponding wall of the inner slide 6 is formed. As shown in Fig. 8, the original also includes a pair of upper closure tabs 58 which are joined along the score line to the upper edges of the outer 26b and outer right 28b side walls.

As shown in Fig. 8, the original further includes a first compartment bottom wall plate 62a that is coupled to the original rear wall panel 24 via a connecting plate 68a. During the establishment of the original, the connecting plate 68a is folded such that it is located on the rear wall 24 of the inner slide 6 and the first compartment bottom wall plate 62a and the rear wall 24 and the outer left 26 of the slider 6 The lower edges of the right 28 side walls are spaced apart.

The original further includes a first cover plate 44 connected to the first compartment bottom wall plate 62a along a transverse scribe line; a second cover portion 46 along a hinge line (in Figure 8) Connected to the first cover flat plate 44; and a pair of opposing restraining tabs 70 that are connected to the side edges of the first cover flat plate 44 along the scribe lines.

Folding and fixing the different plates, flaps and tabs of the original shown in Fig. 8 to form a first compartment 38 of the inner slide 6 of the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 7 and First compartment cover 42. As shown in Fig. 10, during the establishment of the original, the opposing restraining tabs 70 of the original are fixed to the outer surfaces of the left and right 28 side walls of the inner slide 6.

The fold lines formed between the left side wall panel 26a of the original piece 26a and the outer side 26b and the right side wall panel of the inner side 28a and the outer side 28b and the top wall panel of the inner side 30a and the outer side 30b are advantageously provided to form the inner slide member 6 of the container 72, respectively. The left side wall 26, the right side wall 28, and the top wall 30 have neat and blunt free edges. However, in order to reduce the amount of material required for the formation of the inner slide member 6 of the container 72 shown in Fig. 7, and to facilitate the folding of the original member shown in Fig. 8, it is to be noted that the outer left side wall plate 26b can be omitted. One or more of the right side wall panel 28b and the outer top wall panel 30b.

It is also to be noted that, as previously described, the original of the first compartment 38 and the first compartment cover 42 used to form the inner slide 6 of the container 72 in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention may further comprise one or A plurality of rear wall reinforcing flaps are coupled to the left side wall panel 26a, the inner right side wall panel 28b or the inner top wall panel 30a of the inner slider 6 along the scribe line. In such an embodiment, the rear wall stiffening flaps (folding the rear wall reinforcing flaps during the establishment of the original so that they are located in the rear wall of the inner slide 6 in the first compartment 38) 24) advantageously provides an additional surface area that can be printed with information such as the composition or use of consumer merchandise contained in the first compartment 38 of the slider 6 within the container 72.

The original of the second compartment 40 and the second compartment cover 74 for forming the inner slide 6 of the container 72 shown in Fig. 7 includes an inner 62b' and an outer 62b" second compartment top wall panel. Wherein the top wall 62b of the second compartment 40 is formed when the original is folded.

As shown in Fig. 9, the original further includes a second compartment bottom wall panel 32 connected to the inner second compartment top wall panel 62b' via a connecting cotton 68b; and a second compartment cover panel 74. Connected to the second compartment bottom wall panel 32 along a transverse scribe line.

When the original member is folded and fixed into a folded original for forming the first compartment 38 and the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide 6, the second compartment bottom wall flat plate 32 forms the bottom of the inner slide 6 The wall 32 and the connecting plate 68b (on the connecting plate 68a for forming the first compartment 38 and the original of the first compartment cover 42) form the rear wall of the second compartment 40.

The original further includes: an inner left 76a and a right 78a second compartment side wall plate connected to opposite side edges of the connecting plate 68b along the scribe line; outer left 76b and right 78b second compartment side wall plate, connected To the opposite side edges of the outer second compartment top wall panel 62b"; and a pair of lower closure tabs 80 coupled to opposite side edges of the outer left 76b and right 78b second compartment side panel.

Folding and fixing the different plates, tabs and flaps of the original shown in Fig. 9 to form a second compartment of the inner slide 6 of the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 7. 40 and second compartment cover 74. During the establishment of the original, the outer second compartment top wall plate 62b is "fixed" to the inner surface of the inner second compartment top wall plate 62b' and the outer left 76b and the right 78b second compartment side wall are slab The outer surface of the second compartment side wall panel is fixed to the inner left 76a and the right 78a respectively. As shown in FIG. 10, the original lower sealing tab 80 is also fixed to the second compartment bottom wall flat panel 32. surface.

As shown in Fig. 10, the inner slide 6 of the container 72 of Fig. 7 is to be formed, and then the outer second compartment top of the folded original for forming the second compartment 40 and the second compartment cover 74 is formed. The outer surface of the wall plate 62b" is fixed to the outer surface of the first compartment bottom wall plate 62a of the folded original for forming the first compartment 38 of the inner slide 6 and the first compartment cover 42.

Then, the formed inner slide member 6 shown in Fig. 10 is inserted into the molded outer casing 4 via the open upper end 18 to form the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 7.

The first compartment 38 and the first compartment cover 42 of the inner slide 6 are formed by a first single layered original, and the second compartment 40 and the second compartment cover 74 are formed by a second monolithic layer. The formation of the originals allows the first 38 and second 42 compartments of the container 72 in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention to be formed from different materials. As described above, one of the first and second compartments of the inner slide accommodates a plurality of heated smoking articles (including a combustible heat source or fuel element and a smoke generating substrate) and the first of the inner slides The above is particularly advantageous where the other of the second compartment is intended to contain and extinguish one or more waste compartments of the heated article. In such an embodiment, the compartment containing the plurality of smoking articles and the compartment cover thereof may be formed, for example, from a single piece of laminated cardboard original, and the waste compartment may be at least partially or in one or more heat resistant The material, one or more heat and thermal conductive materials, or a combination thereof, are formed, coated or covered. For example, the waste compartment and waste compartment cover may be formed from a single piece of aluminum laminated cardboard.

It will be appreciated that the exact sequence of the different plates, flaps and tabs for folding and securing the individual sheets of the single layered cardboard as shown in Figures 8 and 9 can be varied depending on, for example, the equipment used to make the container 72. It is also to be noted that, if necessary, the single-piece laminated cardboard originals shown in Figures 8 and 9 can be manually folded to form the outer casing 4 and the inner slide 6 of the container 72 of Figure 7.

As in the foregoing first embodiment of the present invention, the upper restraining flaps 52 of the outer casing 4 of the container 72 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are not fixed to the left side wall panel 12 and the outer right side wall panel 14b of the outer casing 4. The inner surface. This ensures that once the inner slide 6 is inserted into the outer casing 4, the oppositely inhibiting flaps 52 of the outer casing 4 interact with the opposing restraining tabs 70 of the inner slide 6. In use, when the slider 6 in the container 72 according to the second embodiment of the present invention reaches the open position shown in Fig. 7, the outer casing 4 is folded inwardly to suppress the flap 52 and the inner slide 6 The restraining tabs 70 engage, thereby advantageously preventing the inner slide 6 from sliding further relative to the outer casing 4 beyond the open position. The interaction between the flaps 52 and the restraining tabs 70 of the inner slide 6 on the outer casing 4 prevents the inner slide 6 of the container 72 from being removed from its outer casing 4.

The invention has been exemplified above with reference to a container comprising an inner slide formed by two individual monolithic layers. However, the container according to the present invention may comprise an inner slide formed from a single, single piece of the original. For example, a container in accordance with the present invention can include an inner slide having first and second compartments formed by a single, unitary layered original, an integral partition, and an integral first compartment cover. Forming a first and second compartment, an integral partition, and an integral first partition by combining the flat plate and the flap of the original shown in FIG. 5 with the original shown in FIG. A suitable single, monolithic original of the slider within the chamber cover. The container according to the present invention may also include an inner slide member wherein the hinged second cover portion of the first compartment cover and the first and second compartments of the inner slide member each have at least partially open front faces.

It should be noted that in the case where the second cover portion of the first compartment cover of the inner slide member is omitted or the slide member is formed by a single single-piece layered original member, a one can still be provided on the inner slide member. Or a plurality of securing tabs or other projections that, in use, interact with one or more articulated flaps provided on the outer casing to prevent the inner slide Further sliding over the open position relative to the outer casing. For example, a container in accordance with the present invention may comprise an inner slide formed from a single, single-piece original similar to that shown in Figure 4, wherein in use, the outer casing 4 is folded inwardly against the flap 52. The inner tab 6 is engaged to close the tab 56 to prevent the inner slider 6 from sliding further relative to the outer casing 4 beyond the open position.

The invention has been described above with reference to a container including an inner slide slidable within the outer casing between a closed position and a "fully" open position, wherein the interior of the first and second compartments is in the closed position None of them are accessible, and the interior of the first and second compartments are accessible in the open position. However, the container according to the present invention may include an inner slide member slidable within the outer casing through one or more intermediate "partially open" positions between a closed position and a "fully" open position, wherein the first and the first The interior of one of the two compartments is inaccessible in the (or) intermediate portion open position, and the interior of the other of the first and second compartments is accessible in the (etc.) intermediate portion open position.

2. . . Sliding member and housing container

4. . . shell

6. . . Inner slide

8. . . Front wall (front wall plate)

10. . . Rear wall (back wall plate)

12. . . Left side wall (left side wall plate)

14. . . Right side wall

14a. . . Inner right side wall plate

14b. . . Outer right side wall plate

16. . . Bottom wall

16a. . . Inner bottom wall plane

16b. . . Outer bottom wall plane

18. . . Rectangular end face on the opening

20. . . Third entrance

twenty two. . . incision

twenty four. . . Rear wall (back wall plate)

26. . . Left side wall

26a. . . Inner left side panel

26b. . . Outside left side wall plate

28. . . Right side wall

28a. . . Inner right side wall plate

28b. . . Outer right side wall plate

30. . . Top wall

30a. . . Inner top wall panel

30b. . . Outer top wall panel

32. . . Bottom wall (second compartment bottom wall plate)

32a. . . Inner bottom wall plate

32b. . . Outer bottom wall plate

34. . . incision

36. . . Partition

38. . . First compartment

40. . . Second compartment

42. . . First compartment cover

44. . . First cover (first cover plate)

46. . . Second cover

48. . . incision

50. . . Lower closed tab

52. . . Suppressing flaps

54. . . Strengthening flaps

56. . . Lower closed tab

58. . . Upper closed tab

60. . . Rear wall reinforced flap

62. . . Baffle bottom wall plate

62a. . . First compartment bottom wall

62b. . . Second compartment top wall

62b'. . . Inner compartment second wall panel

62b"... outside the second compartment top wall panel

64. . . Partition front panel

66. . . Partition side flap

68. . . Connection plate

68a. . . Connection plate

68b. . . Connection plate

70. . . Suppression tab

72. . . Sliding member and housing container

74. . . Second compartment cover

76a. . . Inner left second compartment side wall plate

76b. . . Outer left second compartment side wall plate

78a. . . Inner right second compartment side wall plate

78b. . . Outer right second compartment side wall plate

80. . . Lower closed tab

1 is a perspective view of an empty multi-compartment slide and housing container in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention with the inner slide in a closed position;

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the container of Figure 1 in an open position;

Figure 3 is a plan view showing a layered cardboard original for forming the outer casing of the containers of Figures 1, 2 and 7;

Figure 4 is a plan view showing a first layered cardboard original for forming a first portion of one of the inner slides of the containers of Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 5 is a plan view showing a second layered cardboard original for forming a second portion of one of the inner slides of the containers of Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the first and second portions of the inner slide of the containers of Figs. 1 and 2 formed by the originals shown in Figs. 4 and 5;

Figure 7 is a perspective view showing an empty multi-compartment slide and housing container in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 8 is a plan view showing a first layered cardboard original for forming a first portion of one of the inner slides of the container of Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a plan view showing a second layered cardboard original for forming a second portion of one of the inner slides of the container of Figure 7;

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the first and second portions of the inner slide of the container of Figure 7 formed by the originals shown in Figures 8 and 9, respectively.

4. . . shell

8. . . Front wall (front wall plate)

12. . . Left side wall (left side wall plate)

20. . . Third entrance

twenty two. . . incision

26. . . Left side wall

28. . . Right side wall

30. . . Top wall

34. . . incision

38. . . First compartment

40. . . Second compartment

46. . . Second cover

48. . . incision

72. . . Sliding member and housing container

74. . . Second compartment cover

Claims (14)

A dual compartment slider housing container (2, 72) comprising: a housing (4); and an inner slider (6) having a first compartment (38) having a first inlet and a first a second compartment (40) of the second inlet, slidable within the outer casing (4) between a closed position and an open position, wherein the first and second inlets are by the outer casing (4) Closing so that the interior of the first (38) and second (40) compartments is inaccessible, and in the second open position, the interior of the first (38) and second (40) compartments is Entering, characterized in that in the open position, the second inlet of the inner slide (6) is substantially aligned with a third inlet (20) provided in the outer casing (4) such that The second inlet and the third inlet (20) enter the second compartment (40) of the inner slide (6); wherein the inner slide further comprises a second compartment cover (74), the second compartment cover ( 74) Covering the second inlet and the second compartment cover (74) in the closed position is movable in the open position to a position where at least a portion of the second inlet is not covered. The container (2, 72) of claim 1, wherein in the open position, at least a portion of the first inlet protrudes outwardly from the outer casing (4) via an open end (18) such that The first inlet enters the interior of the first compartment (38) of the inner slide (6). The container (2, 72) of claim 2, wherein the inner slide further comprises a first compartment cover (42), the first compartment cover (42) being closed The first inlet is covered in the position, and the first compartment cover (42) is movable in the open position to a position where the at least a portion of the first inlet protruding outward from the outer casing (4) is not covered . The container (72) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a thermal indicator comprising at least one reversible thermochromic material is provided on the second compartment cover (74). The container (72) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the portion of the outer casing (4) located on the second compartment cover (74) in the closed position is provided A thermal indicator of a reversible thermochromic material. The container (2, 72) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inner slide (6) is in the outer casing (4) through an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position Sliding, in the intermediate position, the interior of one of the first (38) and second (40) compartments is inaccessible and the other of the first (38) and second (40) compartments The interior is accessible. The container (2, 72) of claim 6 wherein in the intermediate position, the interior of the second compartment (40) is inaccessible and the interior of the first compartment (38) is accessible. The container (2, 72) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a restraining device (52, 70) for preventing the inner slider (6) from the outer casing (4) Move out. The container (2, 72) of claim 8 wherein the restraining means (52, 70) prevents the inner slide (6) from moving beyond the open position. a container (2, 72) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, At least the opening (22) is provided along the free edge of the outer casing (4). The container (2, 72) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first compartment (38) of the inner slide (6) is larger than the second compartment of the inner slide (6) (40). The container (2, 72) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first compartment (38) of the inner slide (6) accommodates a plurality of consumer goods and the inner slide (6) The second compartment (40) is a waste compartment. The container (72) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first compartment (38) of the inner slide (6) and the second compartment (40) of the inner slide (6) ) is formed by individual folded layered originals. The container (2, 72) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the first (38) and second (40) compartments of the inner slide (6) accommodates plural A smoking article.