UA81338C2 - Metallic package - Google Patents

Abstract

A packaging comprising a first and second outer part of metallic material, an inner part of non-metallic material made in one piece and comprising a first and second opposed side between which an element can be stored and a hinging part forming at least one hinge connecting said sides and allowing the sides to be rotated relative to each other within an angle so as to open the packaging and and adapting the packaging for packing in an automated packing machine. At least a part of a perimeter of the first and second outer part is adapted to retain the inner part in order to attach said outer parts to said respective sides of said inner part for covering s substantial part of the outer surfaces of the sides.

Description

Description of the invention

The present invention is a metal package for storing items, for example, data carriers, in particular, 2 CDs or digital video discs (MODs), and this package is adapted for use on automatic packaging machines for plastic packaging.

CD and DVD companies have spent decades investing heavily in the development of metal packaging. However, all these numerous costs did not lead to the creation of a metal package that could be packed on standard automatic packaging machines used by companies for 70 plastic packaging.

The total amount of investment in such automatic packaging machines is huge, and the total number of packages produced by CD and MO companies exceeds 5 billion. per year

Metal as a component of packaging for CDs, OMOs and other forms of data carriers has many advantages, including adding significant additional strength and original appearance to the packaging. Other advantages of 79 include the possibility of embossing a surface relief directly on the surface of the package and the ease of stamping on metal surfaces.

However, as already noted, enterprises producing CDs and OMOs do not yet have the opportunity to produce packaging in which these advantages would be realized in combination with the possibility of packaging on automatic packaging machines available at these enterprises. The principle of operation of packaging machines requires that the package can be opened like a book at an angle of more than 180 g, preferably 2402. An example of such a packaging machine is shown in Fig.25.

An ordinary plastic package for CDs Her OMO can be bent at the desired angle by inserting a printed paper cover between the package itself and the transparent foil wound on it. When the plastic package is bent to 2402, the transparent foil and the package are separated and at the same time create a space for inserting the paper cover. This is possible due to the fact that the plastic package for CD-ROM OMO (3) has a hinge that allows the sides of the package to rotate relative to each other with the opening of the package at an angle, in principle, up to 3609.

The metal package that has been developed today does not have this ability, because this package cannot be opened like a book at an angle of more than 1802 or 2402. Such a package is shown in Fig.24.

Thus, the challenge is that the metal package can "behave" in automatic packaging machines in the same way as the plastic package, for example, so that the metal package can be opened like a book at an angle of more than 1802, preferably 2409.

The market need for such packaging is huge, but the technical problems of implementing this idea are even greater. well"

The reason for this is the fact that, as already noted, such packaging should allow combining different materials, that is, metal and, for example, plastic. At the same time, you need to pay special attention to the tolerances required when using metal and plastic together.

Until now, no metal package has been created that would be "perceived" by automatic packaging machines as a plastic package, i.e., a metal package that can be opened at an angle of more than 180 9, preferably 240: and at the same time provide the possibility of metal interaction, for example, with plastic шщ с There is packaging adapted for storing data carriers, in particular, CDs or OMOs. ц V'HER О 576 256 VI) a description of the design of the package for storing data carriers or other products, which "» consists of a plastic supporting frame and a laminated flexible body, is provided.

In (EP 744 746 and EP 874 768) there is a description of the structure containing the metal. However, due to the characteristics of the metal material, such packaging cannot be made to open like a book. (ee) Document 05 6 431 352) describes a compact disc holder or OMO having a molded plastic container whose dimensions correspond to the dimensions of the disc. A loop runs along one side of the container on its inner wall. In order to remove a disc from the holder or insert a disc into it, it is necessary to press o on the sides of the container; at the same time, the slot expands into a lumen through which the disk can pass. The sides of the holder cannot be separated. o In MO 96/35628) there is a description of a folded package intended for storing a laser disc or o a disc with optical reading. This package has a lightweight frame for storing the disc, and this frame is enclosed in a shell that is securely glued to the outer surface of the frame. The frame is made of plastic and the shell is made of a suitable flexible material such as cardboard, as it forms part of the loop from which the

Great flexibility.

Other documents related to the description of storage / packaging of data carriers are |(patents OZ 6 220 o 431, ER 0 895 243, 05 4 714 157, 005 5 908 109, 005 6 375 003, 05 5 725 105, ER 0 671 743, MO 03/023783, ER 1 name) 100 088, UMO 00/74057, EC 2 753 297, 05 4 722 439, 05 5477 961, ER 0 866 458, OB 5 788 068, 05 6 9 45 102 60 times 520). A common characteristic of these designs is that they cannot be manufactured as a book that can be opened at an angle greater than 1802, preferably 2402, due to the characteristics of the metal material, and therefore cannot be used on automatic packaging machines.

The purpose of this invention is to create a metal package that does not have the above-mentioned disadvantages.

Thus, the purpose of this invention is to create a metal package that is adapted to traditional 65 automatic packaging machines and can be used on them, in order to avoid the need to invest additional, very significant sums in the development and implementation of new automatic packaging machines.

Another goal of this invention is to create a package for CDs or OMOs, which, unlike known packages, has additional strength and has an original appearance.

In order to achieve the above objective, a package consisting of outer metal parts attached to an inner part of non-metallic material with a loop for opening the package is proposed. This solution enables the construction as for a non-metallic material, for example, for plastic, and allows you to use the strength and original appearance of metal, and at the same time allows you to use it on automatic packaging machines.

Thus, according to the first aspect, the invention relates to a package that has: 70 - first and second external parts made of metal material; - an internal part made of non-metallic material, made as a whole and having: - the first and second opposite sides, between which the object can be stored; - a loop part forming at least one loop connecting said sides and allowing these sides to rotate relative to each other within a certain angle to open the package and thus /5 to adapt the package for packaging on an automatic packaging machine; and at least part of the perimeter of said first and second outer parts is adapted to hold said inner part for the purpose of attaching said outer parts to respective sides of the inner parts to cover a significant part of the outer surfaces of these sides.

It is desirable that the width of the package in the closed state is equal to 134-138 mm, and the length of the package is equal to 188-194 mm.

In the open state, that is, when the sides are deployed at 1802 relative to each other, the width of the package should preferably be 280-286 mm.

Preferably, the hinge allows the sides to rotate relative to each other at an angle of 180 o or more, for example, 1902, or 2002, or 2102, or 2202, or 2302, or 2402, or more than 2402, Ha

It is desirable to make the inner part of the package as a whole, consisting of the first and second sides, connected to each other by a loop part, which can consist of one or more loops, made in groups or evenly distributed.

The first and second sides together define a cavity in which the storage item can be stored. This makes it possible to open and close the package like a book at an angle of more than 1802, preferably 2402, which is important for (ee) the possibility of packaging on automatic packaging machines, the principle of operation of which requires that the two sides of the package can be opened like a book at an angle of more than 1802, preferably, 2402. The proposed package provides this possibility, because the inner part and the loop part can be made of a flexible material, for example, from a flexible plastic, which allows the sides to bend at an angle of more than 1802, preferably, 2402, "-

At least part of the perimeter of the first and second outer parts can be made to hold

From the internal detail. At least part of the perimeter of the first and second outer parts may have a rounded end part and/or a flange running transversely to the plane defined by the middle part of these parts. Accordingly, the inner part can be pressed into the first and second outer parts, and in order to remove it, it must have a rounded end. The curved part and the rounded end part " can be produced on a stamping press or a deep drawing machine. Such machines make it possible to produce a part in which at least part of the perimeter of the part has a specified rounded extreme part and/or face that c) c pass in the transverse direction to the plane formed by the middle part of these parts, or to any "" other zone of the part . The specified rounded part is performed by the operation or operations of bending the edges. " The performed rounded rounded end part can pass along the entire perimeter of the outer part or parts, depending on the radius of curvature of the corners.

The rounding of the outer part or parts ensures the absence of sharp edges, unlike the well-known metal packaging. - When manufactured, it is desirable that the outer parts contain elements similar to the shell, having a middle part with a side wall or walls passing upwards, and that the inner part is pressed into said and shells. It is preferred that the side wall(s) terminate in a rounded or slightly curved end portion designed to grip around the respective edges of the inner part to hold the inner part.

Preferably, the package is quadrangular and the shell members have sidewalls extending upwards on at least three edges so that the shell surrounds the sides of the inner part on at least three sides.

In one of the production options, the first and second sides have recesses along the perimeter, which include corresponding protrusions made on the specified external parts, thanks to which the bonding of the specified sides and the specified parts is ensured. With this solution, the first and second parts can be attached to

GF! of the inner part by pinching them on this part.

The first and second outer parts can be O-shaped, and the "OO" legs are the side walls of these parts, and said side walls can have protrusions for attaching them to the inner part.

Alternatively or additionally, the inner part may be attached to the first and second parts by adhesive and/or 60 welding and/or at least one spring latch.

The inner part can be combined with the first and second parts by molding. At the same time, the inner part can be cast around the first and second parts. This can be done by insert casting, in which the external parts are contained in the device in which the casting takes place.

Depending on the required design, other technological processes can be used, for example, blow molding, stamping or extrusion thermoforming.

Depending, for example, on the type of advertising that is preferred, the first and second parts can be attached to the inner part with rivets or screws.

External parts can cover part or all of the external surfaces of the internal part. In one preferred embodiment, the outer parts cover substantially all of the outer surfaces of the inner part. In the manufactured version, in which the outer parts are O-shaped, they cover only the central part and two sides of the inner part.

It is preferable that the package can be closed in one action, without requiring any "next squeezing" of the closing parts. For this, it is desirable to make the closing part or parts close to the notches used to open and close the package like a book, in order to reduce the force required for 7/0 closing and to ensure that the package is closed in one action. In addition, the outer part can be made thick and/or have reinforcing ribs to add great rigidity to the lid when opening and closing the package.

The outermost part of the first and second parts may extend along the entire edge of each of the two sides of the inner part, including the aforementioned notches used for opening. These notches can be made in metal to ensure a strong and firm grip.

The inner part may have one or more fasteners designed as protrusions and designed to fix the first and second parts on the inner part. Said fasteners are preferably made on the inner part next to said notches on the first and second parts (where these parts are attached to the inner part).

The latches can be engaged with the outermost part of the first and second parts, respectively, forming a lock, thereby preventing accidental disconnection of the first and second parts from the inner part.

In particular, the outer parts may have a metal edge running along two sides of the inner part, which is the rear edge of each side, ie, the edge next to the hinge area.

The back of the inner part can have a loop part between the two sides and the back part can be covered with a metal part/layer. The rear edge is preferably offset inwardly toward the inner area of each of the two sides of the inner piece so that when the package is closed, the rear portion of the sheet is flush with the outer edge of the back side of the package. The metal part/layer on top of the back can stick to it. Or alternatively additionally, the metal detail layer may have protrusions that i) can be bent around the upper and lower edges of the rear part to secure the metal part/layer. To increase hardness, the edges of the metal part/layer can be bent or rounded. The metal part/layer can be attached to the back part by casting with an insert and/or latch. In one preferred embodiment, the loop part has two loops, one for each side of the inner part. Rolled over so that each loop forms an inwardly extending groove on the back and side of the package, these grooves being provided for pinching the first and second outer pieces into the inner piece, as the projections formed as a bent edge on each outer piece can fit into the grooves and get rid of them accordingly. In addition, the above-mentioned metal layer (or part) covering the back part can be clipped to the back part. It is preferred that the grooves run the entire length of the hinges so that a corresponding rounded or curved edge representing the protrusions on the outer parts and the metal layer/part can run along their entire length, thereby reinforcing these parts/layer.

In addition, due to the presence of grooves, any sharp edges on said external parts and metal part/layer may be hidden or rounded by said groove, so their application is impossible. "

When the package is opened at an angle of more than 1802, it is preferable that the level of the rear part between the two loops is higher than the level of the two sides of the inner part. At the same time, the rear part is shifted inward relative to the sides. This design also allows the back piece to be moved more inward to the side of the package interior when "" the package is closed, which increases strength and gives a smoother finish as the interior piece is better covered by the outer metal pieces. The described embodiment is shown in Fig.21.

When attaching a metal part/layer or to a back part, the joining of two materials requires certain precautions, for example, choosing an adequate means of attachment, such as glue, and improving the interaction of these two materials. - Based on the above, in one of the desired manufacturing options, the metal part/layer should not

Ge) to completely cover the rear part, which allows changing the dimensions of the rear part, and at the same time the dimensions of the metal part/layer do not become inappropriate, and the fastening means, for example, glue, is selected from the group of means that can absorb the different reactions of these two materials in different conditions , for example, in different climatic conditions. The best means of fastening is glue, which can be double-sided adhesive tape, for example, TEBA 4964 and/or ЗМ9О88РІ. However, any other adhesive or adhesive capable of absorbing the different reactions of these two materials under different conditions can be used.

In another embodiment, the back part can be molded with a label.

It is preferable for the package to have guiding elements so that the closing operation can be carried out iF) in a controlled manner, while preventing the two sides of the package from shifting relative to each other. Such guide elements may be an encompassing element with a tapered tip (for example, a tapered tip) that fits into the encompassing element. Such guide elements can be made on the corners of the inner part, and at the same time they also provide reinforcement of the corners of the package. Thanks to this, the corners of the first and second outer parts will not be crushed when the package falls.

In another version of production, in which the completed elements are directed next to the corners, and when the package is closed, they are the first to converge with each other. The guide elements have on one of the specified sides one or more protrusions that fit into the corresponding grooves made on the opposite side. 65 Preferably, a space (e.g., O,bmm) is provided between the inner part and the first and/or second outer part for an embossed relief extending inwardly on the inner side(s).

of the outer part (parts), and/or the embossed relief passing outward, on the outer side (sides) of the inner part (parts). This space can be obtained by countersinking, at least part of the inner part during its formation. If the embossing is to project outwards on the outer part, the part with the said Delefe can be countersunk to the extrusion so that the packages can be stacked even with the embossing on their surface.

In addition, the embossed relief can be on the inner sides of the internal parts.

The inner part and/or the first and/or the second outer part can serve as a lock adapted to be locked like a package book. This lock can be opened with one or two hands and can 7/0 be used to open the "book" and thereby unlock the package. The inner part of the package can be made with a closing part in such a way that the first and second parts can be closed together.

Such a locking part can be magnets that hold the first and second parts together. In other variants of the implementation of the locking part, a spring or lock latch is used, for which a key is required, or a lock that can be opened only once, after which it can no longer be closed. The locking parts can be a /5 covered locking element that engages with the locking element.

The first and second outer parts may cover at least the central part of the outer surface of the inner part, and the outer surface of the inner part may have recesses whose shape and depth substantially correspond to the shape and thickness of the outer parts, respectively. With this design, the outer parts can be attached to the inner part so that the very outermost surface of the outer part

It is flush with the outermost surface of the inner part.

The shape of the first and second external parts is preferably obtained by bending or stamping or extrusion with a deep draw.

The inner part may have one or more protrusions extending through the package. The protrusions can be made on one side of the inner part and will press the item(s) of storage against the opposite side of the inner part when the package is closed. Thanks to this solution, the storage item is fixed in the package even more tightly. It is preferable that the protrusions are located on the inner part i) in the hinge area, as well as in the area next to the edge of the inner part near the locking parts.

The first and second outer parts contain metal material. For example, the outer part can be folded to hold a reinforcing metal element and/or fibrous material. In some embodiments, the external parts are made entirely of one material, and in other embodiments, the external parts are made of different materials. For example, the outer part can be made of a metal and/or an alloy that contains aluminum and/or bronze and/or steel and/or stainless steel and/or cast iron and/or magnesium and/or titanium and/or copper and /or nickel and/or zinc and/or silver and/or gold and/or platinum and/or sheet metal and/or white tin or a combination thereof. --

A layer of metallic or non-metallic material can be provided on the outer part (parts), which in such variants of implementation can be made of foil, cardboard, veneer, polymer, or textile of foil layers.

One embodiment may have a metal layer on the outside of the package. As an example, it can be a layer of gold that creates a decorative effect. The metal layer can be polished or ground.

The inner and/or outer surface of the first and second parts may, in some embodiments, be "closed/covered with a protective and/or decorative layer. The protective layer may be in contact with the outer 2-3) or parts with a decorative layer. Protective and/or decorative layers can cover the entire inner and/or outer surface or only part of it. Such a layer can be metallic or not. ;" The inner part is made of a non-metallic material. For example, the material of the inner part can be paper and/or cardboard, and/or rubber, and/or wood, and/or leather, and/or silicone, and/or plastic (polymer),

For example, polypropylene, polyacrylate, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, low density polyethylene,

Go! high density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate or elastomers or polymers or rubber or any combination thereof. - In some embodiments, the inner part may have one part made of plastic or other non-metallic material and another inner part, such as a loop part, made of another non-metallic material, such as polypropylene. o The element can be welded at least to a part of the inner part and/or the first and/or the second outer part(s). At the same time, in order to use the storage item for the first time, the welded area must be broken, and after that it will be possible to know, that this item of storage has been used at least once The package may contain one or more boxes.

At least a portion of the interior may be shaped to engage at least a portion of the at least one storage item in the package. For example, a part of the inner part may have (F) the same or substantially the same shape as the storage item, so that the storage item fits snugly into the inner part. The shape of the inner part may be the shape of the item that complements the storage item; for example, if the item the storage has a round shape, a round hole can be made in the part of the package, and because the round-shaped storage item fits tightly into this round hole.

After the storage item is placed in the package, it can then be secured so that it does not move around the package when it is moved from one place to another or when the package is shaken. The inner part and/or the first and second outer parts may have a means for capturing the storage item, such as spring latches or other locks. Such other locks may be locks that require a key to close and/or open them. In addition, the lock can be such that in order to remove the storage item, the lock must be partially damaged. This allows you to establish whether the storage item has already been removed from the package. In some embodiments, the storage item can be replaced, while in others it cannot.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the interior can be shaped to hold at least one storage item in the package in a predetermined position. The inner part can be of such a shape that only a part of the object of storage is kept in a given position. For example, the inner part may have a circular protruding element, the shape and dimensions of which are selected in such a way as to engage with a circular opening in the storage item. Such a storage item can be a CD and/or

MO or any other data carrier having a similar opening and shape, or any other data carrier element.

The inner part of the package may have a retaining element that moves between a retaining 7/0 position in which it holds the storage item in a predetermined position and a non-retaining position in which the storage item is not retained. In terms of shape, this retaining element may be designed to engage with an opening in the storage item. Thus, the retaining element can have a shape that complements the shape of the sides of this hole; that is, if the opening has a round shape, the retaining element can consist of two parts in the form of semi-rings. When pressing the two half-rings with an object or a finger, the retaining /5 element can be disengaged, as it moves to a non-retaining position. When the retaining element is in the non-retaining position, the storage item can be removed.

The inner part may have more than one retaining element, for example, one on each side of the inner part. At the same time, one, two, three or more storage items, for example, CDs or OMOs, can be stored in the package.

In another embodiment, the inner part may have a retaining member with a plurality of retaining lugs positioned next to each other circumferentially around the "release lug" and intended to engage the edge of the hole in the MO CD. These tabs are positioned just above the inner part so that when the release tab is pressed downwards, the tabs will release said hole, thereby releasing the CD or UMO from these tabs. Preferably, these protrusions are designed to hold one, two or three CDs or CD-ROMs stacked one on top of the other. The package may have more than one retaining element, for example two, for example one on each side of the inner i) part.

When the holding element is in the holding position, some object can be inserted under the holding element, between the holding element and the inner part and/or one of the first and second outer parts. If the object is inserted, it is no longer possible to move the retaining element into the neutral position. This creates a situation in which it is impossible to remove the storage item. Accordingly, in one of the variants of the implementation, the package may have a protective element designed to hold the holding element in the holding position.

Said security element may be shaped such that the package can be opened to access the security element. One of the advantages of such a package is that if the package is supplied with a means of detection, or the package is opened, the user will know that if the product has not been opened, the security element will be inside the package. In other embodiments, the security element can be inserted outside the package. In this case, the security element can be inserted by the seller, for example, when receiving the product. This allows the seller to use the security system of his choice. Security the element may be of the type " described in |(US patent 0468 621). with c In some embodiments, the protective element is equipped with signaling means. This signaling means can emit electromagnetic signals and/or magnetic fields. Thus, if the package is removed from ;" of a specific zone, for example, from the zone between two signal detection devices, the alarm may sound.

Since at least part of the package is made of metal, it is important that the package does not shield the magnetic field and/or electromagnetic signals. This can be achieved by removing some of the metal from a defined area so that the remaining metal is thin enough that the fields/signals can pass through the metal surface.

In other embodiments, an antenna can be provided. This antenna can transmit fields/signals from the inside of the package to the outside. In some embodiments, the first and/or second external parts serve as such an antenna, ie, in these cases, the ability of the metal part to transmit fields/signals can be used.

A part of at least one of the elements can be mounted in the inner part. For example, a part about an internal detail can be an envelope or a "book" cover. Such a built-in part can be separated from another part of the internal part by a weakened line, which allows you to remove the built-in part by tearing it from the internal part or pulling it out of the latter. In addition, the inner part may have means for retaining the element which is originally an integral part of the inner part.

In some embodiments, a foil is placed in the inner part, and this foil must be removed to access the storage item. The removed foil may contain information about the product in the package, and therefore after (F) the foil is removed, a means can be provided to retain the foil, for example so that it is visible from the outside of the package. The foil may be made so that it can be inserted it into a laser printer and print information on its surface, such as music recorded on an optical disc stored in the package. At least a portion of the inner member may slide relative to the first and second outer members and/or other internal members. The sliding portion may to slide between the protected position in which it is stored in the package and the accessible position in which it has slipped out of the package and thus become accessible. Such a sliding part could have a protruding part designed to engage with the object of storage. The sliding part can turn out from the package. The package may include some sliding and/or rotating parts. 65 In some embodiments, the inner part and/or the first and other and external parts may have magnetic properties. The presence of magnetic properties allows you to hold the storage item due to the magnetic force. For example, an optically readable data carrier made of metal attracted by the force of a magnet can be held in a given position. Another example: the sliding part can be made of plastic with magnets in some places, and when this part slips out of the package, the disc can be placed on this sliding part, which will hold the optical media with the help of magnets.

In one embodiment, the object of storage is an optical or electronic medium, for example, an optical or electronic medium with a central hole. The diameter of the storage item can be 119.7-120.3 mm or 78.8-80.2 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the storage object is in the range of 10-500mm, in the range of, for example, 5-300mm, for example, 10-250mm, for example, 20-200mm, 7/0 for example, 50-150mm, for example, 75-125mm. The diameter of the central hole of the data carrier with optical reading can be within 15.25-15.35 mm or 15.3-15.4 mm. In other embodiments, the diameter of the central hole can be in the range of 1-50mm, in the range of, for example, 5-25mm, for example, 10-15mm.

At least one side of the inner part may have a clamping device for compact discs. This clamping device can engage CDs in the center or outer edge /5 hole of the disc.

The first external size of the package can be 135.1-136.6 mm. This first outer dimension of the package may be the width of the package. The second external size of the package can be 190.2-192.0 mm. This second external dimension of the package may be the length of the package. The third external size of the package can be 14.7-15.3 mm. This third outer dimension of the package may be the thickness of the package. In particular, the first and second dimensions are important for the package to be able to be packed in a conventional automatic packaging machine.

Such an automatic packaging machine can be, for example, a machine of the type IIzetapp KMO-30, Kuoiyu 0MO100 and PIMA OMO872.

In some embodiments, the first and/or second and/or third dimensions are in the range of 10-5000mm, for example, 25-3000mm, for example, 50-2000mm, for example, 100-1250mm, for example, 150-100O0mm, for example, сч 175- 750mm, for example, 200-500mm, for example, 300-400mm.

However, in one of the best embodiments, the first external dimension may be in the range of 124.6-125.Ohm, and/or the second external dimension may be in the range of 142.2-142.6mm, and/or the third external dimension may be in the range of 6.9-7.1 or 10.2-10.bmm. This embodiment may also be used in an automatic packaging machine. In some embodiments, the first and/or second outer parts may have a decorative element.

A decorative element can contain text, pictures, drawings, drawings, etc. and may contain information about the contents of the package. If the content of the package is a data carrier, the decorative element may contain summaries of the songs, files or movies recorded on this medium. The decorative element may cover the entire package or only part of it. Preferably, the decorative element is located on each side of the first and/or secondly, the outer parts so that the decorative elements are visible on the inner and outer sides of the package.In this embodiment, the inner part is transparent so that the decorative element is visible on the inner side.

This combination provides unique opportunities for decoration and, therefore, visual effects on the packaging.

One of the variants of the implementation of this invention can be a surface relief on the inner and outer surfaces of the package. Such a surface relief can be a hologram, a grid, a picture or any other type of surface relief. The surface relief can be used for protective purposes, as it can prove the validity of the product. The surface relief can serve to identify the product or as price information. The hologram can be read optically and thus form part of the information package, ;" included in the set. The surface relief can be crowded on the surface of the first and/or second external parts.

The embossing process can be carried out using a roller or stamping.

On its upper or lower edge, the package may have an embossed surface relief indicating

Go! the contents of the package, for example, the name of the composer or the name of the data carrier. Thanks to this, the package can be distinguished from other packages stacked together on a shelf or in a cabinet. The first and second external parts may have an embossed surface relief and/or a graphic seal on one or more surfaces of both the external and internal side of the package.

The packaging can be made to accommodate and store a computer-readable memory element, for example, a memory card. c In some embodiments, the surface relief is pressed by a device for processing the substrate, and said device has a tooling plane and a reaction plane, and the tooling plane is a multi-layer structure that has: 5B - a core that has a substantially solid outer surface, and at least one stamp , attached to the core surface,

Ф) - moreover, at least on part of the instrumental plane and/or the reaction plane, an elastic means for absorbing forces is provided, designed for local absorption of forces applied by these planes. The specified elastic means for absorbing forces can be double-sided adhesive tape, because it is used to attach the tool to the tool plane. The elastic properties of the tape are used to absorb local variations in the applied pressure. The embossing method can be the method described in document PCT/OKO2/00787, which is included in this description by this link.

The inner part, that is, one of the sides, can be practically transparent. Thanks to this, a decorative element or surface relief can be visible through the transparent material. This makes it possible to see information on the inner or outer surface of the first or second outer part. To create additional visual effects, the inner part can be made of colored transparent material. In some places the color can be solid, that is, it is impossible to see anything through it, and in other places the color can be transparent. If, for example, a surface relief is made on the inner surface of the first and second external parts, a transparent color can give the visual effect of painting some areas of the surface relief. Except

Also, the surface relief and/or decorative element can be colored. Thus, the developer will have the opportunity to directly color the decorative element and/or surface relief. Alternatively, it may predict color at a distance from a decorative element and/or surface relief by predicting them in an interior detail. The inner part can have text, logos, signs, frost pattern / frosting, transparent surfaces, or it can be decorated, have 7/0 labels, holograms or metallic layers.

In accordance with a second aspect, the present invention relates to a retaining member designed to retain a data carrier in a package having a central opening, the retaining member having a plurality of protrusions arranged circumferentially on a base around the release protrusion, the protrusions being designed to engage with an edge of said hole, and these protrusions are located just above said base so that when /5 the releasing protrusion is pressed in the direction of said base, the protrusions will disengage from the carrier.

Preferably, the carrier is a CD or DVD, and the holding element can be designed to hold one, two or three CDs or DVDs stacked one on top of the other.

In accordance with the second aspect, the present invention relates to a package adapted to store an object, and the package has one or more outer parts and one inner part, and the inner part has a first side and a second side connected to each other by a hinged part, and in which outer part is attached to said first and/or second side, respectively.

Said outer parts may be attached to said sides respectively by glue and/or welding and/or spring latch or may be combined with said inner part by forming, rounding, bending, etc. with

The inner part can be made of plastic, for example, transparent or colored plastic, the outer part can be made of metal.

The inner part can have recesses around the perimeter, which include the corresponding protrusions made on the specified outer parts, thanks to which their clamping is ensured. Preferably, the outer parts are O-shaped, and the "OO" legs have the indicated protrusions. Thus, the external parts of the sozo are pinched on the internal part, which can be offered by another or internal part.

The inner part can have grooves on each side, the shape and depth of which practically correspond to the shape and thickness of the outer parts, respectively. with

The shape of the external parts is added by bending or stamping by extrusion.

Packaging in accordance with any of the various aspects of the present invention may include any of the features mentioned in connection with other aspects. co

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One of the embodiments of the invention is described in detail below with reference to the drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows an open package; Figure 2 shows two closed packages offered; "

Fig. 3 is a section of the package; from c on Fig. 4-9 show various options for fastening the first and second sides and external first and second parts; ;" Fig. 10-12 are sections of the package; Fig. 13-22 shows different types of packaging; Fig. 23 shows a package with better dimensions for the possibility of packaging in a packaging machine; Fig. 24 shows a well-known package; and

Go! Fig. 25 shows an automatic packaging machine for packaging the proposed package.

Figure 1 shows a package 2 having an inner part with a first side 4 and a second side 6 connected by a hinged part 8. The package 2 can be opened like a book and the sides 4 and 6 can diverge 2) like book covers. A first outer part 10 is attached to side 4, and a second outer part 12 is attached to side 6. In addition, side 4 has a lower inner member 14 attached to the outer o part 10. The inner member 14 is glued to the outer part 10. Likewise , the second side 6 has an upper inner element 16 glued to the outer part 12. The outer parts 10 and 12 are made of metal, and the inner parts 14 and 16 are made of plastic. The upper inner element 16 is intended for storing an optical medium using a hooking means 18. The hooking means 18 is made of a round shape and has an outer ring 10 and a retaining element in the center of the specified ring (not shown). The outer ring 20 has a recess 22, thanks to which the data carrier is easier to take by hand. The lower inner element 14 has a longitudinal

F) a reinforcing bar 24 and a transverse reinforcing bar 26. In addition, the lower inner element 14 has two clamping elements 28 designed to clamp an object, for example, a booklet with information about a data carrier with optical reading. The lower part 4 and the upper part 6 have manipulation notches 30, which the user can use to open the package like a book. When the package 2 is opened, the covered closing element 32 is released from the closing covering element 34.

Figure 2 shows two packages 2, which have a first side 4, a second side 6 and a loop part 8. In addition, the package has manipulation notches 30.

Fig. 3 is a section of the package 2, which has a first side 4, a second side 6 and a loop part 8. In this 65 Fig. shown is the clamping element 28, made with the possibility of movement in the direction shown by the arrow 36.

The covered locking element 32 has a protruding part 38, intended for engagement with the edge 40 of the locking covering element 34. This figure also shows manipulation notches 30.

Figures 4-9 show different embodiments of the first and/or second outer parts 42 having a middle part 44. These parts are made of metal bent in such a way as to form a first flange 46, which

Extends transversely or even perpendicularly to the middle part 44. In some embodiments, the first flange 46 is further bent to form a second flange 48, which the inner member 54 must pass in order to be removed from the outer part 42 (see Fig. 7-9 ). In other embodiments, the first flange 46 or the second flange 48 has a rounded end portion 50. In other embodiments, the first flange 46 has a projection 52. The projection 52, the rounded end portion 50, and the second flange 48 7/0 may be intended to hold the inner member 54. In some embodiments, the second flange 48 extends around the entire perimeter of the flange 46, as shown in Fig.7 (AA) and Fig.8. In other embodiments, the second flange 48 is provided at various locations along the first flange 48, as shown in Fig. 7 (B-B) and Fig. 9.

Fig. 10 is a section of the inner part 60 (similar to the upper part 6 in Fig. 1) of the package 2, which has a holding element for capturing and holding a CD or OMO. The retaining member has a plurality of 7/5 retaining projections 55 located next to each other circumferentially around the release projection 56.

The protrusions 55 are designed to engage the edge of the hole in the CD or OMO. The protrusions 55, 56 are located just above 57 the base 58 of the inner piece so that when the release protrusion is pressed downwards, these protrusions release the edge of said hole, thereby releasing the CD or OMO from these protrusions.

The engaging means also has several half-rings 59 surrounding the CD or OMO.

The end part 61 of the outer part 62 holds the inner part 60, and the side wall of the inner part 60 has reinforcing ribs 63.

Fig.11 is a cross-section of an open package having sides 64 and 65 and a hinged part 66. A single inner part 60 represents both the left and right sides and the hinged part of the package. An outer metal part 62 is attached to one of the two sides of the inner part, and an outer metal part 67 is attached to the loop part of the inner part. Each of the outer metal parts 62 has an extreme part 68, which is the rear edge of the package. The loop part 66 is offset by some distance from the level of the metal (8) parts 62 so that when the package is closed, the loop part 66 coincides with the corners 69 of the metal parts. When opening the package 2, the covered closing element 32 is released from the closing covering element 34. A reinforcing rib 70 is made in the loop part. between the outer parts 62 and the inner part 60, a small space is provided for the embossed relief on the outer parts. at

Fig. 12 is a section of the clamping element 28, movable in the direction shown by the arrow 36. c

Figure 13 shows the package in the open state.

Figures 14-15 show front and back views of the package in the closed state. The rear part 71 of the inner (part 87) has a hinge connection between the two sides, and this rear part is covered by a metal part/layer 72.

As shown, the rear edge is offset inwardly toward the inner area of each of the two sides of the inner part so that when the package is closed, the rear part 71 is flush with the outer edge 73 of the back side of the package. Grips 76 for opening the package are made on the outer parts 62.

Fig. 16 shows the internal part 60, separated from the external parts 62 and the metal layer 72.

Figures 17 and 17A show the inner part 60, separated from the outer parts 62, and the outer c parts are two O-shaped metal parts that clamp onto the inner part.

The inner part 60 has recesses 74, which are captured by legs 75 of O-shaped metal parts at their pinching on the inner part.

Fig. 18 shows an open package in which the outer parts 62 are clamped on the inner part 60.

Several packages stacked side by side are also shown.

Go! Figures 19-20 show an open package in which the outer parts 62 are clamped on the inner part 60. As shown, the package is opened like a book with an angle (a) of more than 1802, preferably 2402. Thus, for packaging, this package can be placed into a conventional packaging machine.

Ge) Fig. 21 is a cross-section of an embodiment of a package having an inner part with two sides 64, 65 1! back part 74, which is a loop part with two loops 77, one on each side about the inner part. Each of the hinges 77 forms a groove 78, and said grooves are provided for co-pinching the first and second outer parts 79 into the inner part, since the protrusion 80, made as a bent edge on each outer part, can enter the grooves and be released from them respectively. Additionally, a metal layer/piece (not shown) can be clipped to the back piece to cover the back piece. Thanks to this solution, any sharp edges on the specified external parts and the metal part / layer can be hidden or surrounded by the specified groove, so it is impossible to see and touch them. Preferably, iF) grooves run along the entire length of the hinges so that the protrusions 80 can run along the entire length of the edge of the external parts and/or the metal layer/part, thereby reinforcing said parts.

As shown in Fig.21, when opening the package with an angle of more than 1802, as shown, the level of the rear part 71 60 between the two loops is higher than the level of the two sides 64, 65 of the inner part. With this design, the back piece can be moved more inward to the side of the interior of the package when the package is closed, which increases strength and gives a smoother finish, since the interior is better covered by the outer metal parts.

Fig. 22A-I shows an embodiment of the proposed package. The inner part 60 has fasteners 65 81, made as protrusions and designed to fix the first and second parts 62 on the inner part 60.

The specified fasteners 81 are made on the inner part 60 next to the notches 82 on the first and second parts 62,

which serve as grips for opening the package. The latches 81 engage with the outermost part 83 of the first and second parts, respectively, forming a lock, thereby preventing accidental disconnection of the first and second parts 62 from the inner part 60.

Figure 23 shows a package with the best dimensions for packaging in an automatic packaging machine.

The offered package is designed with exactly these dimensions, which are roughly equal:

A-282-284MMm;

B-191-0.8 mm;

C-135.6-0.9/-0.5mm; 70 0-15-0.5mm;

E-68.7-70.3 mm.

Figure 24 shows a well-known package. This package is one example of a known package that cannot be bent more than about 1909 (o) to 240: and therefore - unlike the proposed package - cannot be packaged on a conventional automatic packaging machine.

Fig. 25 shows an automatic packaging machine (Izetapp company) for packing the offered package 2. The empty package 2 is stored in the container 84, from where the package 2 is loaded onto the conveyor 85.

The package is opened at an angle of approximately 1802, and then the rotary packaging module 86 inserts the CD or DVD and other material into the package 2, and in the module 86, the package 2 is bent back at an angle of 18052, preferably 2409,

At the end of the conveyor 85, the package is closed, packed together with other packages and stacked 87.

Claims (43)

The formula of the invention with o 1. Packaging, which has: first and second outer parts made of metal material; an internal part made of non-metallic material, made as a whole, which has: first and second opposite sides, between which the object of storage can be stored; wherein each side 00 has a central portion with a perimeter and side walls extending from this central portion; with a loop part forming at least one loop which connects said sides and allows these sides to rotate relative to each other through a certain angle to open the package, and adapts the package for packaging :CO on an automatic packaging machine; "- and at least part of the perimeter of the first and second outer parts have a rounded end part and/or a flange passing in the transverse direction to the plane formed by the middle part of the outer 09 parts, while the specified rounded part and/or flange define the side walls passing above, which are made with the possibility of holding the inner part in order to attach the outer parts to the corresponding sides of the inner part to cover the central part and the side walls of said sides of the inner part. 2. The package according to claim 1, which differs in that the width of the package in the closed state is 134-138 mm, and the length of the package is 188-194 mm. "with Z. A package according to one of claims 1 or 2, which differs in that the width of the package in the open state, when the k sides are unfolded at 1802 relative to each other, is 280-286 mm. 4. A package according to one of claims 1-3, which is characterized in that said loop allows the sides to rotate relative to each other by an angle of 1802 or more, for example 1902 or 2002, or 2102, or 2202, or 2302, or 2402, so or more 2402, - 5. Packaging according to one of claims 1-4, which is characterized by the fact that the specified first and second sides have recesses along the perimeter, which include corresponding protrusions made on the specified first and second external parts, thanks to which the binding of the specified sides and the specified details Ge) 50 6. A package according to one of claims 1-5, characterized in that said first and second outer parts have a MO-shaped section, and the "O" legs have protrusions for holding said inner part. co 7. Packaging according to one of claims 1-6, which is characterized by the fact that the inner part is attached to the specified first and second parts by glue and/or welding, and/or by at least one spring latch. 8. The package according to one of the preceding points, which is characterized by the fact that the specified inner part has one 22 or more fasteners, made as protrusions and designed to fix the specified first and second parts on F! the specified internal part. 9. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear part of said inner part has a loop part between two sides, and said rear part can be covered with a metal part/layer. for 10. The package according to claim 9, which is characterized by the fact that the rear edge of the specified inner part is displaced inwardly in the direction of the inner zone of the specified inner part in such a way that in the closed position the specified rear part is at the same level with the outer edge of the back side of the package. 11. Packaging according to one of paragraphs 9U or 10, which is characterized in that said metal part/layer has protrusions designed to bend around the upper and lower edges of said rear part for fastening said metal part/layer. 12. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said loop part has two loops, one for each side of said inner part. 13. A package according to claim 12, characterized in that said two loops form a groove on the back side of the package, and said grooves are adapted to engage with corresponding protrusions on said first and second outer parts and/or metal part/layer for their attachment to said internal details. 14. The package according to one of the preceding items, which is characterized in that said inner part has a holding element adapted to move between a holding position in which it holds / o the specified object of storage in a given position, and a non-holding position in which said object storage is not maintained. 15. The package according to claim 14, which is characterized by the fact that it additionally has a protective element adapted to hold said holding element in said holding position. 16. The package according to claim 15, which is characterized by the fact that the specified protective element is equipped with a means of /5 bigalization. 17. Packaging according to claim 16, which is characterized by the fact that the indicated means of signaling can emit electromagnetic signals and/or magnetic fields. 18. Packaging according to one of the previous items, which differs in that the specified object of storage is a data carrier. 19. The package according to claim 18, which is characterized by the fact that the specified data carrier has a central opening. 20. A package according to one of the preceding clauses, characterized in that said inner part has means for holding said data carrier. 21. Packaging according to one of the previous items, which differs in that the diameter of the specified item of storage is 119.7-120.3 mm or 78.8-80.2 mm. with 22. The package according to one of the previous items, which differs in that the third outer dimension is equal to 14.7-15.3 mm. at 23. Packaging according to one of the previous items, characterized by the fact that the specified first and/or second external parts have a decorative element. 24. Packaging according to one of the previous items, which differs in that the specified first and/or second outer parts have a surface relief, for example a hologram, a grid or a picture. 25. The package according to claim 24, which is characterized by the fact that the specified surface relief is embossed on the surface of the specified external parts. with 26. The package according to claim 24 or 25, which is characterized by the fact that the specified surface relief is extruded by a device for processing the substrate, and the specified device has a tool plane and a reaction - z5 plane, and the tool plane is a multilayer structure that has: a core, which has a substantially solid outer surface, and at least one stamp attached to the surface of the core, and at least part of the tool plane and/or reaction plane is provided with an elastic means for absorbing forces, designed to locally absorb the forces applied by these "planes". shsh c 27. Packaging according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that the specified inner part is practically transparent. with 28. Packaging according to one of the previous items, which differs in that the specified inner part is made of colored transparent material. 29. The package according to one of the previous items, which differs in that on the part of the perimeter of the first and second external parts, notches are made, used for opening the package. 30. Packaging according to one of the previous items, which differs in that on the specified first and/or second sides and/or hinge part, one or more protrusions are made, adapted to press the specified 2) object of storage to the specified first or second side of the specified internal details when the package is closed. at 31. The package according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that the specified first and second sides c have guiding elements for guiding the specified two sides relative to each other when the package is closed. 32. The package of claim 31, wherein said first side of said inner part has a guide member having a tapered tip encompassing member that engages with the encompassing member on the second side of said inner part. (F) 33. The package according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that a part of the specified first and/or second external parts has an embossed surface relief indicating the contents of the package. 34. The package according to one of the previous items, which differs in that the specified inner part and/or because the specified first and second external parts have a locking means for keeping the package in a closed state. 35. The package according to claim 34, which is characterized by the fact that said closing means is magnets and/or covered/covering closing means. 36. A package according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that the specified inner part is made of plastic, for example, transparent or colored plastic. 65 37. The package according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that the specified first and second external parts are made of steel, tin or aluminum. 38. The package according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that the specified first and second external parts have a decorative metal or non-metal layer. 39. The package according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that the specified inner part has grooves on each side, the shape and depth of which practically correspond to the shape and thickness of the specified first and second outer parts, respectively. 40. The package according to one of the previous points, which differs in that the shape of the specified first and second external parts is given by bending or stamping or extrusion by deep drawing. 41. The package according to one of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that said first and second outer 7/o parts together cover the entire outer surface of said sides of said inner part, respectively. 42. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said hinged part allows said sides to be rotated relative to each other by an angle of 1802 or more, for example 2402, to open the package. 43. A package according to one of claims 14-42, characterized in that said inner part has several 7/5 holding elements made on said first and/or second sides for holding storage items. with more 6) (ee) (ze) (ze) "- p - and? (ee) - (95) (95) IR e) ime) 60 b5