EP0680896B2 - Soft sheet package - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- the invention relates to a soft film packaging without sealing tape for cuboid stacks of flexible flat objects, especially folded paper tissues, with plane-parallel top walls, two narrower, these side walls connecting, two shorter, plane-parallel end walls, and with a Line of weakness to delimit a tearable, approximately circular or oval-shaped surface section for Creation of an opening for the removal of individual Objects where the opening maintains the shape of the packaging without the need to close the opening again Adhesive tape not affected.
- Such packaging is known from EP-A-225 865.
- This additional adhesive strip to be attached however means additional material and manufacturing costs, and is also deficient in that if the adhesive strips are not carefully taped under May also stick to the handkerchiefs and as a result, as well as dust, loses its adhesive strength. In addition, the packaging is too large openings also when taping with the adhesive tape in their shape is unstable.
- US-A-2 269 039 shows relatively stiff cardboard packaging, the lid of which is opened by a flap can be.
- DE-A-40 07 709 shows a soft film packaging for flexible objects such as napkins with a tear opening at one corner is provided.
- tissue pack known without adhesive strips (EP-A-225 865)
- the one in a main area of the packaging has a circular or oval shaped, prepared removal opening.
- the Handkerchiefs inside are special folded, and lies under this circular opening a fold or corner of the top handkerchief. This measure should make it possible to: Handkerchief to grasp at the edge or at the corner and pull it out of this circular opening, the handkerchief should unfold at the same time.
- this known solution requires a proportionate one large discharge opening, because otherwise Handkerchief can not be removed without tearing can.
- the larger the removal opening such a package tends to become soiled of content and poor dimensional stability.
- the object of the present invention is to achieve this based on a soft film packaging for flexible flat Objects, in particular folded paper handkerchiefs, to create the without adhesive tape for subsequent locking after use good shape stability after opening retains as well as only a minor Has a tendency to pollution, and the total simple and inexpensive at high packaging speeds can be produced.
- a soft film packaging of the beginning mentioned type is characterized by a first Line of weakness, the area section that can be torn or torn bounded by a top wall into the adjacent end wall via an intermediate one Packing edge extends approximately midway between the adjacent corners and an expansion of about a third of the Has length of the packaging edge, and two are in the area this packing edge between the first line of weakness on both sides to the adjacent one Second lines of weakness extending at corners.
- Such a soft film packaging can be opened simple way by tearing or tearing off the surface section along the first line of weakness to open. Then the one on top of the packaging flat object (e.g. paper handkerchief) easily gripped and out of the area of the packaging edge are pulled out, then this area tears along the second lines of weakness, so that the flat object is removed as a whole can be, or become the second lines of weakness by reaching into it by tearing it up or tearing it off opening made along the first line of weakness torn open. Even after removing the items, especially paper tissues remains in the Basically just the opening along the first line of weakness, during the opening area along the second lines of weakness due to its area essentially closes again at the edge of the pack.
- the packaging flat object e.g. paper handkerchief
- the approximately circular or oval-shaped surface section can be closed, so that it is generally completely torn off when opened becomes.
- the First weakening line delimiting surface section in the area of those adjacent to the top wall End wall interrupted so that the surface section is only tearable, but still with the front wall stays connected.
- the surface section preferably has an extension of about 15-20 mm so that it is easy Be torn up or torn off in one piece can and the safe grasping of the uppermost Object (handkerchief).
- the second Lines of weakness not exactly along the edge of the package, but at a short distance in the Cover wall arranged parallel to the edge of the pack, e.g. at a distance of 2 mm. This ensures that the second lines of weakness are outside the Rounding between the surfaces of the packaging and thus the opening in this area Removal of an object closes well again.
- the first and second lines of weakness are preferably line perforation lines. For easier Open the packaging along the first line of weakness it is also possible to make a short on the Part of this first line of weakness lying on the top wall to train as a separating cut.
- the part of the first designed as a separating cut has a chord dimension of approx. 8-10 mm and is approximately symmetrical in the middle of the surface section arranged.
- the soft film packaging shown in Figure 1 contains a cuboid stack of folded Paper handkerchiefs 13 or other flexible flat Objects.
- the packaging has two plane-parallel ones Cover walls 1, 2 and four of these Cover walls 1, 2 connecting side walls 3, 4, 5, 6. Of these side walls are due to the format the side walls 5 and 6 are formed as shorter end walls.
- FIG. 2 A corresponding film cut is shown in FIG. 2 see.
- the front cover 1 and the rear cover 2 are through the side walls 3 and 4 with each other connected, the side wall 4 of the two Sections 4a and 4b, which are glued together or welded.
- the end walls 5 and 6 are composed of sections 5a-5d and 6a-6d
- first dividing line 8a, 8b attached, which is a circular or oval surface section 7 bounded.
- second lines of weakness 9 extend into the subsequent ones Corners 11 of the packaging.
- a paper handkerchief should now be made from such a pack 13 or the like can be removed, so the surface section 7 is first along the first line of weakness 8a, 8b torn or torn.
- the top paper handkerchief 13 or the like through the opening thus created be grasped and pulled out as a whole.
- the second lines of weakness tear when pulled out 9 so that an opening over the full width of the Pack is created.
- the one along the second lines of weakness 9 resulting opening area closes but again by itself because of the geometry the pack and the location on the pack edge 10 is automatically pulled into the closed position. All that remains is the one through the first line of weakness 8a, 8b delimited opening, which, however, is proportionate is small compared to the pack, so the The risk of contamination is low.
- the second weakening lines 9 are not exactly at the packaging edge 10, but in a small amount Distance of e.g. 2 mm from the packaging edge 10 arranged on the top wall 1. Through this The second weakening line 9 lies outside the position Round the pack so that it can be removed after removal a handkerchief 13 or the like is better closes by itself.
- the extension of the surface section 7, the along the first line of weakness 8a, 8b the pack edge 10 (or also the pack edge 12) is approx. 15-20 mm. This size is one good compromise between easy grasping the top item 13 and one if possible small ones remaining after the first removal Opening.
- the end wall 5 is about a third the length of the packaging edge 10, and is approximately in the center arranged between the two adjacent corners 11.
- Both the first weakening line 8a, 8b, and the second weakening lines 9 are also preferred Stroke perforation lines around the pack on the one hand keep well closed and on the other hand one targeted opening along the lines of weakness enable.
- the first line of weakness 8a, 8b so far as homogeneous Line of weakness described. Opening the package or the surface section 7 can, however do particularly well if the first line of weakness from part 8a with line perforation and a centrally arranged part 8b with a separating cut is trained.
- Can open the pack e.g. a finger along the top wall 1 towards the parting section 8b pushed and depressed be so that then by pushing of the finger under the surface section 7 of this can be torn open.
- the shape of the surface section 7 is approximately circular or oval.
- the surface section 7 is described in the Embodiment of the first line of weakness 8a, 8b bounded, but it has no closed Shape. So this means that when the package is torn open the surface section 7 hinge-like with the End wall 5 remains connected, which has the advantage that the surface section 7 largely captive on the Package sticks and does not pollute the environment.
- the packaging according to the invention can but also be provided with a surface section, that of a closed first line of weakness 8a, 8b is bounded; however, there is a risk that after tearing open the surface section 7 this is completely torn down and lost.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Weichfolien-Verpackung ohne Verschluß-Klebestreifen für quaderförmige Stapel von flexiblen flächigen Gegenständen, insbesondere gefalteten Papiertaschentüchern, mit planparallelen Deckwänden, zwei schmäleren, diese verbindenden Seitenwänden, zwei kürzeren, planparallelen Stirnwänden, und mit einer Schwächungslinie zur Umgrenzung eines auf- oder abreißbaren, etwa kreis- oder ovalförmigen Flächenabschnittes zur Herstellung einer Öffnung zur Entnahme einzelner Gegenstände wobei die öffnung die Formhaltigkeit der Verpackung ohne Notwendigkeit eines die Öffnung wieder verschließenden Klebestreifens nicht beeinträchtigt. Eine solche Verpackung ist aus der EP-A-225 865 bekannt.The invention relates to a soft film packaging without sealing tape for cuboid stacks of flexible flat objects, especially folded paper tissues, with plane-parallel top walls, two narrower, these side walls connecting, two shorter, plane-parallel end walls, and with a Line of weakness to delimit a tearable, approximately circular or oval-shaped surface section for Creation of an opening for the removal of individual Objects where the opening maintains the shape of the packaging without the need to close the opening again Adhesive tape not affected. Such packaging is known from EP-A-225 865.
Bei Weichfolien-Verpackungen für Papiertaschentücher besteht das Bedürfnis, die Packungen auf einfache Weise zu öffnen und nach Entnehmen eines Taschentuches wieder verschließen zu können, damit der Packungsinhalt nicht verschmutzt. Hierzu sind aufreißbare Flächenabschnitte an der Verpackung vorgesehen, an denen Klebestreifen befestigt sind, mit denen die Entnahmeöffnung anschließend beliebig oft nach jeder Entnahme eines Taschentuches wieder verschlossen und die Formhaltigkeit der Verpackung wiederhergestellt werden kann (Beispiele zum Stand der Technik: DE-GM 75 39 076, DE- GM8901535, DE-OS 29 49 496, EP-A-392 224). Dieser Verschluß entspricht zwar nicht dem ursprünglich verschlossenen Zustand, jedoch reicht diese Maßnahme zum weiteren Schutz und zur Sicherstellung der Stabilität der Verpackung bis zum endgültigen Verbrauch des Inhalts aus.For soft film packaging for paper handkerchiefs there is a need for the packs easy to open and after removal to be able to close a handkerchief again so that the contents of the package are not dirty. For this are tearable surface sections on the packaging provided on which adhesive strips are attached, with which the discharge opening then as often as desired closed after each removal of a handkerchief and the shape of the packaging is restored can be (examples of the status of Technology: DE-GM 75 39 076, DE-GM8901535, DE-OS 29 49 496, EP-A-392 224). This closure does not correspond to that originally closed condition, but sufficient this measure for further protection and security the stability of the packaging until the final Consumption of content.
Dieser zusätzlich anzubringende Klebestreifen bedeutet jedoch zusätzlichen Material- und Fertigungsaufwand, und ist zudem mit dem Mangel behaftet, daß bei nicht sorgfältigem Zukleben der Klebestreifen unter Umständen auch auf den Taschentüchern haftet und hierdurch, sowie auch durch Staub, an Klebkraft verliert. Außerdem wird die Verpackung bei zu großen Öffnungen auch beim Zukleben mit dem Klebestreifen in ihrer Form unstabil.This additional adhesive strip to be attached however means additional material and manufacturing costs, and is also deficient in that if the adhesive strips are not carefully taped under May also stick to the handkerchiefs and as a result, as well as dust, loses its adhesive strength. In addition, the packaging is too large openings also when taping with the adhesive tape in their shape is unstable.
Als weiterer Stand der Technik ist die US-A-2 269 039 zu nennen, die eine verhältnismäßig steife Kartonverpackung zeigt, deren Deckel über eine Lasche geöffnet werden kann. Darüberhinaus zeigt die DE-A-40 07 709 eine Weichfolien-Verpackung für flexible Gegenstände wie Servietten, bei der an einer Ecke eine Aufreißöffnung vorgesehen ist.Another prior art is US-A-2 269 039, the one shows relatively stiff cardboard packaging, the lid of which is opened by a flap can be. In addition, DE-A-40 07 709 shows a soft film packaging for flexible objects such as napkins with a tear opening at one corner is provided.
Darüber hinaus ist auch eine Papiertaschentuchpackung ohne Klebestreifen bekannt (EP-A-225 865), die in einer Hauptfläche der Verpackung eine etwa kreis- oder ovalförmigen, vorbereitete Entnahmeöffung aufweist. Die Taschentücher im Innern sind auf besondere Weise gefaltet, und unter dieser kreisförmigen Öffnung liegt eine Falte bzw. eine Ecke des obersten Taschentuches. Durch diese Maßnahme soll es möglich sein, ein Taschentuch am Rand bzw. an der Ecke zu erfassen und aus dieser kreisförmigen Öffnung herauszuziehen, wobei sich das Taschentuch gleichzeitig entfalten soll. Diese bekannte Lösung erfordert jedoch eine verhältnismäßig große Entnahmeöffnung, weil sonst das Taschentuch, ohne zu zerreißen, nicht entnommen werden kann. Je größer jedoch die Entnahmeöffnung ist, um so eher neigt eine solche Packung zu Verschmutzungen des Inhalts und zu einer schlechten Formstabilität.In addition, there is also a tissue pack known without adhesive strips (EP-A-225 865), the one in a main area of the packaging has a circular or oval shaped, prepared removal opening. The Handkerchiefs inside are special folded, and lies under this circular opening a fold or corner of the top handkerchief. This measure should make it possible to: Handkerchief to grasp at the edge or at the corner and pull it out of this circular opening, the handkerchief should unfold at the same time. However, this known solution requires a proportionate one large discharge opening, because otherwise Handkerchief can not be removed without tearing can. However, the larger the removal opening, such a package tends to become soiled of content and poor dimensional stability.
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Weichfolien-Verpackung für flexible flächige Gegenstände, insbesondere gefaltete Papiertaschentücher, zu schaffen, die ohne Klebestreifen zum nachträglichen Verschließen nach Benutzungsaufnahme auskommt, nach dem Öffnen eine gute Formstabilität behält sowie nur eine geringe Verschmutzungsneigung aufweist, und die insgesamt einfach und wenig aufwendig bei hohen Verpackungsgeschwindigkeiten herstellbar ist.The object of the present invention is to achieve this based on a soft film packaging for flexible flat Objects, in particular folded paper handkerchiefs, to create the without adhesive tape for subsequent locking after use good shape stability after opening retains as well as only a minor Has a tendency to pollution, and the total simple and inexpensive at high packaging speeds can be produced.
Eine Weichfolien-Verpackung der eingangs genannten Art ist gekennzeichnet durch eine erste Schwächungslinie, die den auf- oder abreißbaren Flächenabschnitt umgrenzt, der sich von einer Deckwand in die angrenzende Stirnwand über eine dazwischenliegende Packungskante etwa mittig zwischen den angrenzenden Ecken erstreckt und eine Ausdehnung von etwa einem Drittel der Länge der Packungskante hat, und zwei sich im Bereich dieser Packungskante zwischen der ersten Schwächungslinie nach beiden Seiten bis in die angrenzenden Ecken erstreckende, zweite Schwächungslinien.A soft film packaging of the beginning mentioned type is characterized by a first Line of weakness, the area section that can be torn or torn bounded by a top wall into the adjacent end wall via an intermediate one Packing edge extends approximately midway between the adjacent corners and an expansion of about a third of the Has length of the packaging edge, and two are in the area this packing edge between the first line of weakness on both sides to the adjacent one Second lines of weakness extending at corners.
Eine solche Weichfolien-Verpackung läßt sich auf einfache Weise durch Auf- und oder Abreißen des Flächenabschnittes entlang der ersten Schwächungslinie öffnen. Danach kann der in der Verpackung oben liegende flächige Gegenstand (z.B. Papiertaschentuch) leicht ergriffen und aus dem Bereich der Packungskante herausgezogen werden, wobei dann dieser Bereich entlang der zweiten Schwächungslinien aufreißt, so daß der flächige Gegenstand als Ganzes entnommen werden kann, oder die zweiten Schwächungslinien werden durch Hineinfassen in die durch Auf- oder Abreißen entlang der ersten Schwächungslinie hergestellte Öffnung aufgerissen. Auch nach Entnahme der Gegenstände, insbesondere Papiertaschentücher verbleibt im Grunde nur die Öffnung entlang der ersten Schwächungslinie, während der Öffnungsbereich entlang der zweiten Schwächungslinien aufgrund seines Bereiches an der Packungskante sich im wesentlichen wieder verschließt.Such a soft film packaging can be opened simple way by tearing or tearing off the surface section along the first line of weakness to open. Then the one on top of the packaging flat object (e.g. paper handkerchief) easily gripped and out of the area of the packaging edge are pulled out, then this area tears along the second lines of weakness, so that the flat object is removed as a whole can be, or become the second lines of weakness by reaching into it by tearing it up or tearing it off opening made along the first line of weakness torn open. Even after removing the items, especially paper tissues remains in the Basically just the opening along the first line of weakness, during the opening area along the second lines of weakness due to its area essentially closes again at the edge of the pack.
Der etwa Kreis- oder ovalförmige Flächenabschnitt kann geschlossen ausgebildet sein, so daß er beim Öffnen in der Regel vollständig abgerissen wird. Um jedoch Umweltverschmutzungen durch fortgeworfene Flächenabschnitte zu vermeiden, ist gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform die den Flächenabschnitt umgrenzende erste Schwächungslinie im Bereich der an die Deckwand angrenzenden Stirnwand derart unterbrochen, daß der Flächenabschnitt nur aufreißbar ist, aber noch mit der Stirnwand verbunden bleibt.The approximately circular or oval-shaped surface section can be closed, so that it is generally completely torn off when opened becomes. However, to avoid pollution to avoid discarded surface sections according to an advantageous embodiment the First weakening line delimiting surface section in the area of those adjacent to the top wall End wall interrupted so that the surface section is only tearable, but still with the front wall stays connected.
Der Flächenabschnitt hat vorzugsweise eine Ausdehnung von etwa 15-20 mm, so daß er auf einfache Weise in einem Stück auf- oder abgerissen werden kann und das sichere Greifen des zuoberst liegenden Gegenstandes (Taschentuch) ermöglicht. The surface section preferably has an extension of about 15-20 mm so that it is easy Be torn up or torn off in one piece can and the safe grasping of the uppermost Object (handkerchief).
Da bei Weichfolien-Verpackungen für quaderförmige Stapel die Verpackung keine scharfen Kanten zwischen den Wänden aufweist, sind bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung die zweiten Schwächungslinien nicht genau entlang der Pakkungskante, sondern in geringem Abstand in der Deckwand parallel zur Packungskante angeordnet, z.B. im Abstand von 2 mm. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, daß die zweiten Schwächungslinien sich außerhalb der Rundung zwischen den Flächen der Verpackung befinden, und sich somit die Öffnung in diesem Bereich nach Entnahme eines Gegenstandes wieder gut schließt.Because with soft film packaging for cuboid Do not stack the packaging between sharp edges the walls are advantageous Embodiment of the present invention the second Lines of weakness not exactly along the edge of the package, but at a short distance in the Cover wall arranged parallel to the edge of the pack, e.g. at a distance of 2 mm. This ensures that the second lines of weakness are outside the Rounding between the surfaces of the packaging and thus the opening in this area Removal of an object closes well again.
Die ersten und zweiten Schwächungslinien sind vorzugsweise Strichperforationslinien. Zum leichteren Öffnen der Verpackung entlang der ersten Schwächungslinie ist es auch möglich, einen kurzen auf der Deckwand liegenden Teil dieser ersten Schwächungslinie als Trennschnitt auszubilden.The first and second lines of weakness are preferably line perforation lines. For easier Open the packaging along the first line of weakness it is also possible to make a short on the Part of this first line of weakness lying on the top wall to train as a separating cut.
Der als Trennschnitt ausgebildete Teil der ersten Schwächungslinie hat ein Sehnenmaß von ca. 8-10 mm und ist etwa symetrisch mittig zum Flächenabschnitt angeordnet.The part of the first designed as a separating cut The line of weakness has a chord dimension of approx. 8-10 mm and is approximately symmetrical in the middle of the surface section arranged.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Figuren näher erläutert.The invention is described below using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the attached Figures explained in more detail.
Es zeigen:
Figur 1- eine perspektivische Darstellung einer verschlossenen Weichfolien-Verpackung; und
Figur 2- eine Darstellung eines Folienschnitts für
die Verpackung nach
Figur 1.
- Figure 1
- a perspective view of a closed soft film packaging; and
- Figure 2
- a representation of a film section for the packaging of Figure 1.
Die in Figur 1 gezeigte Weichfolien-Verpackung
enthält einen quaderförmigen Stapel von gefalteten
Papiertaschentüchern 13 oder anderen flexiblen flächigen
Gegenständen. Die Verpackung weist zwei planparallele
Deckwände 1, 2 auf sowie vier diese
Deckwände 1, 2 verbindende Seitenwände 3, 4, 5, 6.
Von diesen Seitenwänden sind aufgrund des Formates
die Seitenwände 5 und 6 als kürzere Stirnwände ausgebildet.The soft film packaging shown in Figure 1
contains a cuboid stack of folded
Ein entsprechender Folienzuschnitt ist in Figur 2 zu
sehen. Die vordere Deckwand 1 und die hintere Deckwand
2 sind durch die Seitenwände 3 und 4 miteinander
verbunden, wobei die Seitenwand 4 aus den beiden
Abschnitten 4a und 4b besteht, die miteinander verklebt
oder verschweißt werden. Die Stirnwände 5 und 6 werden
aus den Abschnitten 5a-5d bzw. 6a-6d zusammengesetztA corresponding film cut is shown in FIG. 2
see. The
Über die Packungskante 10 zwischen der oberen
Deckwand 1 und der Stirnwand 5 (Abschnitt 5a) ist eine
erste Trennlinie 8a, 8b angebracht, die einen kreisrunden
oder ovalen Flächenabschnitt 7 umgrenzt. Zu beiden
Seiten dieses Flächenabschnittes 7 erstrecken sich
zweite Schwächungslinien 9 bis in die sich anschließenden
Ecken 11 der Verpackung.About the
Soll nun aus einer solchen Packung ein Papiertaschentuch
13 oder dergleichen entnommen werden, so
wird zunächst der Flächenabschnitt 7 entlang der
ersten Schwächungslinie 8a, 8b auf- oder abgerissen.A paper handkerchief should now be made from such a
Danach kann das oberste Papiertaschentuch 13
oder dergleichen durch die dadurch entstandene Öffnung
erfaßt und als Ganzes herausgezogen werden.
Beim Herausziehen reißen die zweiten Schwächungslinien
9 auf, so daß eine Öffnung über die volle Breite der
Packung entsteht. Der entlang der zweiten Schwächungslinien
9 entstehende Öffnungsbereich schließt
sich jedoch von selbst wieder, da er durch die Geometrie
der Packung und die Lage an der Packungskante 10
automatisch in die geschlossene Lage gezogen wird.
Es verbleibt lediglich die durch die erste Schwächungslinie
8a, 8b umgrenzte Öffnung, die jedoch verhältnismäßig
klein gegenüber der Packung ist, so daß die
Verschmutzungsgefahr gering ist.Then the
Da Weichfolien-Verpackungen zusammen mit flexiblen
flächigen Gegenständen (Papiertaschentücher) zu
einer Packung mit stark abgerundeten Packungskanten
führt, sind die zweiten Schwächungslinien 9 nicht
genau an der Packungskante 10, sondern in geringem
Abstand von z.B. 2 mm von der Packungskante 10 entfernt
auf der Deckwand 1 angeordnet. Durch diese
Lage liegt die zweite Schwächungslinie 9 außerhalb der
Rundung der Packung, so daß sie sich nach Entnehmen
eines Taschentuches 13 oder dergleichen besser
von selbst schließt.Because soft film packaging together with flexible
flat objects (paper handkerchiefs)
a pack with strongly rounded packing edges
leads, the second weakening
Die Ausdehnung des Flächenabschnittes 7, der von
der ersten Schwächungslinie 8a, 8b umgrenzt wird, entlang
der Packungskante 10 (oder auch der Packungskante
12) beträgt ca. 15-20 mm. Diese Größe ist ein
guter Kompromiß zwischen einem leichten Ergreifen
des obersten Gegenstandes 13 und einer möglichst
kleinen, nach dem ersten Entnehmen verbleibenden
Öffnung. Im Falle der Lage des Flächenabschnittes 7 an
der Stirnwand 5 beträgt die Ausdehnung etwa ein Drittel
der Länge des der Packungskante 10, und ist etwa mittig
zwischen den beiden angrenzenden Ecken 11 angeordnet.The extension of the
Sowohl die erste Schwächungslinie 8a, 8b, als
auch die zweiten Schwächungslinien 9 sind vorzugsweise
Strichperforationslinien, um die Packung einerseits
gut verschlossen zu halten und andererseits ein
gezieltes Öffnen entlang der Schwächungslinien zu
ermöglichen. In der vorstehenden Beschreibung wurde
die erste Schwächungslinie 8a, 8b bisher als homogene
Schwächungslinie beschrieben. Das Öffnen der Pakkung
bzw. des Flächenabschnittes 7 läßt sich jedoch
besonders gut bewerkstelligen, wenn die erste Schwächungslinie
aus einem Teil 8a mit Strichperforation und
einem mittig angeordneten Teil 8b mit einem Trennschnitt
ausgebildet ist. Zum Öffnen der Packung kann
z.B. ein Finger entlang der Deckwand 1 in Richtung auf
den Trennschnittbereich 8b geschoben und niedergedrückt
werden, so daß anschließend durch Weiterschieben
des Fingers unter den Flächenabschnitt 7 dieser
aufgerissen werden kann.Both the first weakening
Die Form des Flächenabschnittes 7 ist
etwa kreis- oder ovalförmig.The shape of the
Der Flächenabschnitt 7 ist in dem beschriebenen
Ausführungsbeispiel von der ersten Schwächungslinie
8a, 8b umgrenzt, jedoch hat er keine geschlossene
Form. Dies bedeutet also, daß beim Aufreißen der Pakkung
der Flächenabschnitt 7 scharnierartig mit der
Stirnwand 5 verbunden bleibt, was den Vorteil hat, daß
der Flächenabschnitt 7 weitgehend unverlierbar an der
Packung hängenbleibt und nicht die Umwelt verschmutzt.
Die erfindungsgemäße Verpackung kann
jedoch auch mit einem Flächenabschnitt versehen sein,
der von einer geschlossenen ersten Schwächungslinie
8a, 8b umgrenzt ist; jedoch besteht hier die Gefahr, daß
nach dem Aufreißen des Flächenabschnittes 7 dieser
ganz abgerissen wird und verlorengeht.The
Claims (8)
- Soft-sheet package without an adhesive tape for cuboid-shaped stacks of flexible flat objects (13), particularly folded handkerchieves, the package comprising parallel-sided base walls (1, 2), two narrower side walls (3, 4) interconnecting the base walls, two shorter parallelsided end walls (5, 6) and a weakening line (8) for the delimitation of a substantially circular or oval rounded portion (7) which may be torn open or torn off to provide an opening which serves for the removal of individual objects (13), wherein the opening does not impair the shape stability of the package without the need of an adhesive tape, characterised by a first weakening line (8a, 8b) which delimits the portion (7) which may be torn open or torn off and which extends from a base wall (1) into the adjacent end wall (5) across the edge (10) intermediate between the adjacent corners (11) of the package between these walls, wherein the size of the portion (7) is about one third of the length of the said edge (10), and by two second weakening lines (9) which extend in the region of the said edge (10) between the first weakening line (8a, 8b) to both sides up to the adjacent corners (11).
- Package according to claim 1,
characterised in that the substantially circular or oval portion (7) has a closed shape. - Package according to claim 1,
characterised in that the first weakening line (8a, 8b) which delimits the substantially circular or oval portion (7) is interrupted in the region of the end wall (5) adjacent to the base wall (1) such, that the portion (7) can only be torn open but remains attached to the end wall (5). - Package according to claim 2 or 3,
characterised in that the size of the portion (7) is about 15 to 20 mm. - Package according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that the second weakening lines (9) extend in the base wall (1) a small distance, e.g. of 2 mm, from the edge (10) of the package and parallel thereto. - Package according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that the first and the second weakening lines (8a, 8b; 9) are slot perforation lines. - Package according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that a part (8b) of the first weakening line (8a, 8b) which is situated on the base wall (1) is made as a separation cut. - Package according to claim 7,
characterised in that the part of the first weakening line (8a, 8b) which is made as a separation cut (8b) has a chordal dimension of about 8 to 10 mm and is situated approximately in the middle of the portion (7).
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| US7334679B2 (en) | 2004-03-15 | 2008-02-26 | Hollister Incorporated | Tear open package for hydrophilic-coated catheter |
| US8051981B2 (en) | 2006-06-08 | 2011-11-08 | Hollister Incorporated | Catheter product package and method of forming same |
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