Container, and blank for the production of a container

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a container (10) for storing goods, comprising a front wall (12) and a rear wall (14), at least one side wall (16, 18) connecting the front and rear walls (12, 14), the front, rear and side walls (12, 14, 16, 18) forming a receiving cavity (20) of the container (10); and at least one locking structure (22) for closing the receiving cavity (20), wherein the at least one locking structure (22) comprises a locking flap (24) articulated and connected to the front wall (12) or to the rear wall (14) and a tuck-in flap (26) articulated to the locking flap (24), at least one receiving element (28) being formed on the tuck-in flap (26), in such a way that the receiving element (28) latches with at least one retaining element (30) in the closed state of the container (10), the retaining element (30) being formed on an inner side of that wall to which the locking flap (24) is not connected, and the receiving element (28) having at least one perforation line (32). The present invention is further directed to a blank (110) for producing a container (10) for storing goods, in particular for producing a folding box from cardboard, paper or the like.

Description

[0001] Container, and blank for the production of a container

[0002] DESCRIPTION:

[0003] The present invention relates to a container for storing goods, comprising a front wall and a rear wall, at least one side wall connecting the front and rear walls, wherein the front, rear and side walls form a receiving cavity of the container and further comprising at least one locking structure for closing the receiving cavity. The invention also relates to a blank for producing a container for storing goods, in particular for producing a folding box from cardboard, paper or the like, wherein the blank is formed in one piece.

[0004] A large number of containers and blanks for the production of containers of the type mentioned in the above are known. However, especially in the case of valuable or sensitive goods, for example pharmaceuticals, it is desirable to prevent unauthorized persons from opening and thus tampering with the goods and the container. Tamperproof packaging is used for such goods in order to protect them.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to improve the tamper resistance of a container for storing goods and thus to better prevent tampering with the packaging, and to provide a corresponding blank for producing such a container.

[0006] This object is solved by a container according to claim 1 and by a blank according to claim 21 . Advantageous embodiments of the container according to the invention and of the blank according to the invention are described in the respective subclaims. Advantageous embodiments of the container are to be considered as advantageous embodiments of the blank and vice versa.

[0007] A first aspect of the invention relates to a container for storing goods comprising a front wall and a rear wall, at least one side wall connecting the front and rear walls, wherein the front, rear and side walls form a receiving cavity of the container. The front wall and the rear wall are also side walls in the actual sense, which surround the receiving cavity. The terms "front wall" and "rear wall" were used in particular to better illustrate the invention. The container according to the invention can, for example, be designed as a tetrahedron, as a cube or as a cuboid. In a preferred embodiment, the container can be designed as a cube or cuboid. The container can be polygonal in cross-section. Other cross-sectional shapes are also conceivable. The container according to the invention can be used to store a wide variety of goods.

[0008] The container according to the invention also has at least one locking structure for closing the receiving cavity, the at least one locking structure comprising a locking flap hinged and connected to the front wall or to the rear wall. A tuck-in flap is hinged to the locking flap and at least one receiving element is formed on the tuck-in flap in such a way that the receiving element latches with at least one retaining element when the container is closed. Further, the retaining element is formed on an inner side of a wall to which the locking flap is not connected and the receiving element has at least one perforation line. The locking construction according to the invention, and in particular the design of the receiving element comprising at least one perforation line, significantly improves the tamper resistance of the container, so that tampering with the container or packaging and the contents of the packaging can be better prevented. When the container is opened, i.e. when the locking flap is moved from a closed to an open position, the receiving element, which is latched to the retaining element, is at least partially released from the tuck-in flap via the perforation line. This destroys the locking structure as a whole and it is no longer possible to reclose the container securely. In addition, the damage to the locking structure is clearly visible. This makes it clear that the container has already been opened once.

[0009] In further advantageous embodiments of the container according to the invention, the receiving element comprises at least one end flap which is connected to the tuck-in flap via a bending line. The bending line and the perforation line of the receiving element, wherein the perforation line is arranged in the end flap, can define a first portion, in particular a web-like apex surface, in the end flap. A second portion of the end flap following the perforation line forms a further surface which is connected at least partly to an inner side of the tuck-in flap facing into the receiving cavity of the container or at least partly to an inner side of the locking flap facing into the receiving cavity, wherein the first and second portions and the inner side of the tuck-in flap or the inner side of the locking flap form a receiving opening for receiving the retaining element. However, it is also possible that the end flap comprises at least one further perforation line such that the two perforation lines divide the end flap into at least three portions, with at least two portions and the inside of the tuck-in flap or the inside of the locking flap forming the receiving opening for receiving the retaining element. Further, the end flap can comprise at least one further bending line in such a way that the bending and perforation lines divide the end flap into at least three portions, the portions and the inside of the tuck-in flap or the inside of the locking flap forming the receiving opening for receiving the retaining element.

[0010] The first portion of the end flap, which is hinged to the tuck-in flap, can form a web-like apex surface, the second portion, which is bounded by the two perforation lines, can form a connecting flap and the third portion, which adjoins the connecting flap, can form a fastening flap of the end flap. However, it is also possible that the first portion hinged to the tuck-in flap forms an apex surface, the second portion, which is bounded by the bending and perforation lines, forms a connecting flap and the third portion adjoining the connecting flap forms a fastening flap of the end flap. The fastening flap can be attached to the inside of the locking flap. Another possibility is that the fastening flap is connected to the inside of the tuck-in flap facing into the receiving cavity.

[0011] The inventive design of the receiving opening for receiving the retaining element makes it possible to securely close the container for the first time. When the container is opened, the latching between the retaining element and the receiving opening for the retaining element remains in place at least until at least part of the receiving element or the end flap detaches from the tuck-in flap via the at least one perforation line formed in the end flap. This in turn destroys the locking construction as a whole and it is no longer possible to reclose the container securely. The damage to the locking structure is also clearly visible. This makes it clear that the container has already been opened once. The term "bending line" can be understood to mean all lines that allow elements of the container or blank to be angled in relation to each other over a defined course, for example folding, scoring or creasing lines or a combination of these lines. A bending line can be created, for example, by scoring or grooving the material of the container. Grooves can be made using laser energy, for example.

[0012] In further advantageous embodiments of the container according to the invention, the retaining element is arranged at a distance from the inner wall against which it rests. This ensures that the receiving element with the receiving opening can easily be brought into engagement with the retaining element during the initial closure of the container. Further, it is possible that the retaining element comprises at least one recess for receiving the receiving element, at the boundary of which at least one latching lug is formed for engagement in the receiving opening formed by the receiving element. Furthermore, it is possible that the retaining element comprises a main wall projecting into the receiving cavity. The main wall is laterally connected via bending or perforation line to at least one fastening flap. The fastening flaps are each designed to be connected to the surfaces of the side walls facing into the receiving cavity. The size of the fastening flaps can be narrower relative to the side walls. On the one hand, this ensures the advantageous spacing of the retaining element or the main wall of the retaining element from the front wall. On the other hand, such a design of the retaining element makes it possible to form it in one piece with the front, rear and side walls as well as the locking structure. The one-piece design reduces the amount of material required to manufacture the container according to the invention and also optimizes the manufacturing process. Overall, this results in considerable cost advantages.

[0013] In further advantageous embodiments of the container according to the invention, the locking flap is hingedly connected to the tuck-in flap via a bending line and the bending line is interrupted by a cutting line to form a grip tap. The grip tap protruding from or projecting beyond the locking flap makes it easier to open the container via the locking flap. It is also possible that at least one perforation line is formed in the locking flap, whereby the perforation line encloses a tear-off area. When the locking flap is actuated, the tear-off area is separated from the locking flap and destroys the locking flap. The damage to the locking flap is clearly visible. It is clearly recognizable that the container has already been opened once. It is also possible for the end flap to be tapered in the direction of the tuck-in flap. This makes it much easier to insert the end flap or the receiving opening formed from it into the receiving cavity of the container and, in particular, into the retaining element. Finally, a locking flap can be formed at both ends of the front wall or the rear wall as part of the locking structure. The same applies to the design and arrangement of the retaining element receiving the locking flap. This enables a secure and tamper-proof closure of the lid and base end of the container according to the invention. Overall, the container can be designed as a folding box and be made of cardboard, paper, plastic or a combination of these materials. In particular, the use of cardboard and / or paper contributes to a sustainable, material-friendly and thus ecologically desirable production of the container. The use of plastic can be largely or completely avoided.

[0014] A second aspect of the invention relates to a blank for producing a container for storing goods. The blank is formed in one piece and comprises a front wall and a rear wall, at least one side wall connecting the front and rear walls, such that the front, rear and side walls form a receiving cavity of the container when the blank is folded. At least one locking structure comprises a locking flap hinged and connected to the front wall or to the rear wall via a bending line. Further, a tuck-in flap is hinged to the locking flap via a bending line. Furthermore, at least one receiving element is formed on the tuck- in flap in such a way that the receiving element latches with at least one retaining element when the blank is folded and when the container is closed. The retaining element is formed on an inner side of the wall to which the locking flap is not hinged, and the receiving element having at least one perforation line. The locking construction according to the invention, and in particular the design of the receiving element with at least one perforation line, significantly improves the tamper resistance of the container produced from the blank, so that tampering with the container or packaging and the contents of the packaging can be better prevented. When the container is opened, i.e. when the locking flap is moved from a closed to an open position, the receiving element, which is latched to the retaining element, is at least partially released from the tuck-in flap via the perforation line. This destroys the locking structure as a whole and it is no longer possible to reclose the container securely. The damage to the locking structure is also clearly visible. This makes it clear that the container has already been opened once.

[0015] In further advantageous embodiments of the blank according to the invention, the receiving element has at least one end flap which is connected to the tuck-in flap via a bending line. The bending line and the perforation line of the receiving element, wherein the perforation line is arranged in the end flap, define a first portion, in particular a web-like apex surface, in the end flap. A second portion of the end flap following the perforation line forms a further surface which, in the folded state of the blank, is connected at least partly to an inner side of the tuck-in flap facing into the receiving cavity of the container or at least partly to an inner side of the locking flap facing into the receiving cavity. Thus, the first and second portions and the inner side of the tuck-in flap or the inner side of the locking flap form a receiving opening for receiving the retaining element. However, it is possible that the end flap comprises at least one further perforation line such that the two perforation lines divide the end flap into at least three portions, with at least two portions and the inside of the tuck-in flap or the inside of the locking flap forming the receiving opening for receiving the retaining element when the blank is folded. However, the end flap can also comprise at least one further bending line in such a way that the bending and perforation lines divide the end flap into at least three portions, the portions and the inside of the tuck-in flap or the inside of the locking flap forming the receiving opening for receiving the retaining element when the blank is folded.

[0016] The first portion of the end flap, which is hinged to the tuck-in flap, can form a web-like apex surface, the second portion, which is bounded by the two perforation lines, can form a connecting flap and the third portion, which adjoins the connecting flap, can form a fastening flap of the end flap. However, the first portion hinged to the tuck-in flap can form an apex surface, the second portion, which is bounded by the bending and perforation lines, forms a connecting flap and the third portion adjoining the connecting flap forms a fastening flap of the end flap. The fastening flap can be attached to the inside of the locking flap when the blank is folded. Another possibility is that, when the blank is folded, the fastening flap is connected to the inside of the tuck-in flap facing into the receiving cavity. The design of the receiving opening for receiving the retaining element according to the invention enables a secure initial closure of the container produced by the blank. When the container is opened, the latching between the retaining element and the receiving opening for the retaining element remains in place at least until at least part of the receiving element or the end flap detaches from the tuck-in flap via the at least one perforation line formed in the end flap. This in turn destroys the locking construction as a whole and it is no longer possible to reclose the container securely. The damage to the locking structure is also clearly visible. This makes it clear that the container has already been opened once.

[0017] In further advantageous embodiments of the blank according to the invention, the retaining element is arranged at a distance from the inner wall, to which it is positioned more closely, when the blank is folded. This ensures that the receiving element with the receiving opening can easily be brought into engagement with the retaining element when the container is first closed. Further, it is possible that the retaining element comprises at least one recess for receiving the receiving element in the folded state of the blank, at the boundary of which at least one latching lug is formed for engagement in the receiving opening formed by the receiving element. Furthermore, it is also possible that the retaining element comprises a main wall projecting into the receiving cavity when the blank is in the folded state, with the main wall being connected laterally via bending or perforation lines to at least one fastening flap. The fastening flaps being designed for a connection to the surfaces of the side walls facing into the receiving cavity. The size of the fastening flaps can be narrower relative to the side walls. On the one hand, this ensures the advantageous spacing of the retaining element or the main wall of the retaining element. On the other hand, such a design of the retaining element makes allows to form it in one piece with the front, rear and side walls as well as the locking structure. The one-piece design of the blank according to the invention reduces the amount of material required to manufacture the container and also optimizes the manufacturing process. Overall, this results in considerable cost advantages.

[0018] In further advantageous embodiments of the blank according to the invention, the locking flap is hingedly connected to the tuck-in flap via a bending line and the bending line is interrupted by a cutting line to form a grip tap. In the folded state of the blank, the locking flap protrudes from the locking flap or projects beyond it, making it easier to open the container produced using the blank via the locking flap. Further, it is that at least one perforation line is formed in the locking flap, with the perforation line enclosing a tear-off area. When the locking flap is actuated, the tear-off area is separated from the locking flap and destroys it. The damage to the locking flap is clearly visible. Furthermore, it is possible that the end flap to be tapered in the direction of the tuck-in flap. This makes it much easier to insert the end flap or the receiving opening into the receiving cavity of the container and, in particular, into the retaining element. Finally, a locking flap can be formed at both ends of the front wall or the rear wall as part of the locking structure. The same applies to the design and arrangement of the retaining element receiving the locking flap. This enables a secure and tamper-proof closure of the lid and base end of the container produced with the blank according to the invention. Overall, the blank can be made of cardboard, paper, plastic or a combination of these materials. In particular, the use of cardboard and / or paper contributes to a sustainable, material-friendly and thus ecologically desirable production of the container. The use of plastic can be largely or completely avoided.

[0019] Further features and their advantages are to be taken from the descriptions of the first aspect of the invention, wherein advantageous embodiments of the first aspect of the invention are to be considered as advantageous embodiments of the second aspect of the invention and vice versa.

[0020] In addition, further features of the invention are apparent from the claims, the embodiment examples and the drawings. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description and the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the embodiment examples can be used not only in the combination indicated in each case, but also in other combinations, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the container according to the invention in a partially opened state; Figure 2a is schematic view of the container according to the invention as shown in Figure 1 in a view from above;

[0022] Figure 3a schematic view of the container according to the invention as shown in Figure 1 in a partially unfolded state; and

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic view of a blank according to the invention.

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a container 10. The container 10 is used for storing goods of any kind. The container 10 comprises a front wall 12, a rear wall 14 and side walls 16, 18 connecting the front and rear walls 12, 14. It can be seen that the front, rear and side walls 12, 14, 16, 18 form a receiving cavity 20 for the goods to be stored. Furthermore, it can be seen that in the shown embodiment, the container 10 has a locking structure 22 at its lid-side end as well as a locking structure 22 at its base-side end (see also Fig. 3). The locking structures 22 shown in Fig. 1 (see in particular the locking flap 22 on the lid side shown in the open state) each have a locking flap 24 connected to the rear wall 14 and articulated via a bending line 42. On the side opposite the rear wall 14, the locking flap 24 is hingedly connected to a tuck-in flap 26 via a bending line 100. In turn, a receiving element 28 is formed on the tuck-in flap 26 as part of the locking structure 22. In the closed state of the container 10, the receiving element 28 engages with a retaining element 30 (see Figs. 2 and 3), wherein the retaining element 30 is formed on an inner side of the front wall 12. The inner sides of the respective front, rear or side walls 12, 14, 16, 18 are each referred to as the side or surface of the respective wall facing in the direction of the receiving cavity 20.

[0025] It can be seen that the receiving element 28 has two perforation lines 32, 48 in the embodiment shown. The perforation lines 32, 48 are arranged in an end flap 34, which is defined as part of the receiving element 28 and which is connected to the tuck-in flap 26 via a bending line 44. Furthermore, it can be seen that the perforation lines 32, 48 divide the end flap 34 into three portions 36, 38, 40, wherein the two portions 36, 38 and an inner side of the tuck-in flap 26 form a receiving opening 46 for receiving the retaining element 30. It can be seen that the first portion 36, which is hinged to the tuck-in flap 26 via a bending line 44, forms a web-like apex surface. The second portion 38, which is delimited by the two perforation lines 32, 48, can form a connecting flap and a third portion 40 adjoining the connecting flap forms a fastening flap of the end flap 34. The fastening flap is bonded to an inner side of the locking flap 24.

[0026] Furthermore, it is clear from the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 that the bending line 100, which hingedly connects the tuck-in flap 26 to the locking flap 24, is interrupted by a cutting line 78 (compare Fig. 4) to form a grip tab 82. The grip tap 82 serves to facilitate opening of the locking structure 22 by means of the locking flap 24. Furthermore, it can be seen that the locking flap 24 comprises two further perforation lines 74, 76 which are arranged at the edges of the locking flap 24. The perforation lines 74, 76 each enclose a tear-off area 70, 72. When the locking structure 22 is opened by means of the locking flap 24 and when a correspondingly large force is exerted on the locking flap 24, the tear- off areas 70, 72 are separated from the locking flap 24. The same applies to the connecting flap 38, which is delimited by the perforation lines 32, 48 in the end flap 34. As a result, the locking structure 22 is destroyed as a whole and it is not possible to securely reclose the container 10. In addition, it is clearly visible that the container 10 has already been opened.

[0027] Fig. 2 is a further schematic view of the container 10 according to Fig. 1 . Fig. 2 clearly shows the construction of the retaining element 30. It can be seen that the retaining element 30 has a main wall 52 projecting into the receiving cavity 20, wherein the main wall 52 is hingedly connected laterally via perforation lines 62, 64 to fastening flaps 54, 56. The fastening flaps 54, 56 serve in each case to connect, in particular to adhere to the side walls 16, 18, namely to the surfaces facing into the receiving cavity 20. It can be seen that the retaining element 30 and in particular the main wall 52 is spaced apart from the inside of the front wall 12. The spacing serves to facilitate insertion of the receiving element 28 with the receiving opening 46. In particular, the distance between the inner side of the front wall 12 and the main wall 52 is selected such that it corresponds to a width of the first web-like portion 36 of the end flap 34 between the bending line 44 and the perforation line 32. However, the distance may be selected to be greater than the width of the first portion 36 between the bending line 44 and the perforation line 32. Furthermore, it can be seen that the retaining element 30 has a recess 66 for receiving the receiving element 28. Lateral latching lugs 68 are formed at the boundary of the recess 66 for engagement in the receiving opening 46 formed by the receiving element 28. This ensures a secure latching of the Receiving element 28 with the retaining element 30. In addition to the effects already described when the locking structure 22 is opened, it also becomes clear that the retaining element 30 can also suffer damage when the container 10 is opened accordingly via the locking flap 24. In particular, the main wall 52 would detach from the fastening flaps 54, 56 via the perforation lines 62, 64 when a corresponding force is exerted.

[0028] Furthermore, it can be seen that access recesses 96 are formed in the end regions of the front wall 12. These make it easier to open the container 10 via the locking structure 22. Dust flaps 92, 94 are formed at the respective ends of the side walls 16, 18 (see also Fig. 4), which are intended to prevent dust or similar impurities from entering the receiving cavity 20 when the container 10 is closed. Furthermore, it can be seen that the rear wall 14 is hingedly connected to the side wall 16 via a bending line 86 and the side wall 16 is hingedly connected to the front wall 12 via a bending line 88.

[0029] Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the container 10 according to Fig. 1 in a partially unfolded state. In particular, the configuration and arrangement of the retaining element 30 within the container 10 can be seen, making it clear that the fastening flap 54 is connected to the rear wall 14 via a bending line 84. The main wall 52 of the retaining element 30 is in turn hingedly connected to the fastening flap 54 via the perforation line 62, which also acts as a bending line 42. At the end opposite the perforation line 62, the main wall 52 is then connected to the fastening flap 56 via the further perforation line 64, which also serves here as a bending line 42. It can be seen that the fastening flap 56 is designed in such a way that it can be bonded to an inner side of the side wall 16 when the container 10 is in the folded state. The inner side of the side wall 18, on the other hand, is connected, in particular glued, to the fastening flap 54. Furthermore, it becomes clear that the fastening flaps 54, 56 are formed narrower relative to the side walls 16, 18 and thus the distance between the main wall 52 and the front wall 12 can be formed.

[0030] In addition, it is clear from Fig. 3 that the embodiment of the container 10 shown here forms a locking structure 22 at both ends of the rear wall 14. The locking structure 22 is shown in a closed state, i.e. with a receiving element 28 latched in the retaining element 30, and in an open state, i.e. with the receiving element 28 and the retaining element 30 not latched. The configuration of the receiving opening 46 by means of the first and second portions 36, 38 of the end flap 34 and the inner side of the corresponding tuck-in flap 26 can be clearly recognized. In addition, the configuration of the recess 66 with the latching lugs 68 formed in the recess 66 and projecting into the recess 66 can be seen. The latching lugs 68 engage within the receiving opening 46 when the container 10 is closed.

[0031] Furthermore, it can be seen that the front wall 12 is hingedly connected to the side wall 18 via a bending line 90, the side wall 18 being bonded to the fastening flap 54 when the container 10 is in the folded state. Dust flaps 94 are formed at the opposite ends of the side wall 18.

[0032] Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a blank 110 for manufacturing a container 10 for storing goods. It can be seen that the blank 110 is formed in one piece. In particular, the blank 110 is used to produce a folding box made of cardboard, paper or the like. Further, the blank 110 comprises a front wall 12 and a rear wall 14, the front wall 12 being hingedly connected to a side wall 18 via a bending line 90. On the side of the front wall 12 opposite the bending line 90, a further side wall 16 is hinged to the front wall 12 via a bending line 88. On the side opposite the bending line 88, the side wall 16 is hingedly connected to the rear wall 14 of the blank 110 via a bending line 86. It can be seen that the front wall 12 is in turn connected to a fastening flap 54 on the side opposite the bending line 86 via a bending line 84. Further, the fastening flap 54 is connected to a main wall 52 via a perforation line 62. A further perforation line 64, which runs parallel to the perforation line 62 and is arranged at an opposite end of the main wall 52, connects the main wall 52 to a further fastening flap 56. In the embodiment shown, the fastening flaps 54, 56 each have a bonding area 58, 60. The dimensions of the bonding areas 58, 60 are shown by way of example only. A large number of smaller bonding areas and also bonding areas with other shapes can also be used. In particular, when using the blank 110 for manufacturing a container 10 for storing pharmaceutical products or food, the amount of adhesive should be kept to a minimum. Therefore, the dimensioning of the bonding areas 58, 60 as well as the other bonding areas of the blank 110 should be considered as exemplary only. Furthermore, it can be seen that the fastening flaps 54, 56 and the main wall 52 are part of a retaining element 30. To form the retaining element 30, the main wall 52 comprises a recess 66 at each opposite end. In the recess 66, latching lugs 68 are formed, which project laterally into the recess 66 and serve to receive a receiving opening 46 of the receiving element 28 in the folded state of the blank 110.

[0033] Furthermore, it can be seen that a locking flap 24 is hinged at opposite ends of the rear wall 14 via a bending line 42. At the end of the locking flap 24 opposite the bending line 42, a tuck-in flap 26 is hingedly connected to the locking flap 24 via a bending line 100. The tuck-in flap 26 is hingedly connected to an end flap 34 via a bending line 44 which is opposite the bending line 110 and runs approximately parallel thereto. Two perforation lines 32, 48 are formed within the end flap 34, which also run approximately parallel to each other. It can be seen that the bending line 44 and the perforation line 32 form a first portion 36, in particular a web-like apex surface in the folded state of the end flap 34. A second portion 38, which is delimited by the two perforation lines 32, 48, serves as a connecting flap to a fastening flap of the end flap 34 formed as a third portion 40. The fastening flap 40 is thereby fastened in the folded state of the blank 110 and an inner side of the locking flap 24. It can be seen that the third portion 40 has a bonding area 98 for this purpose.

[0034] Furthermore, it can be seen that the fastening flaps 54, 56 are narrower relative to the side walls 16, 18. The bending line 100, which connects the locking flap 24 to the tuck-in flap 26, is interrupted by a cutting line 78 to form a grip tab 82. Further interruptions of the bending line 100 are recognizable at the edges, namely as further cutting lines 80. In the locking flap 24, two further perforation lines 74, 76 are formed in the exemplary embodiment of the blank HO, each of which encloses a tear-off area 70, 72. Furthermore, it can be seen that the end flap 34 is tapered in the direction of the tuck-in flap 26. It can also be seen that a locking flap 28 is formed at each end of the rear wall 14 as part of the locking structure 22.

[0035] Dust flaps 92, 94 are formed at the respective opposite ends of the side walls 16, 18, which are intended to prevent dust or similar contaminants from entering the receiving cavity 20 when the container 10 is closed. The dust flaps 92, 94 are connected to the respective side wall 16, 18 via bending lines 50. The described container 10 as well as the blank 110 for manufacturing the container 10 are usually made of cardboard, paper or plastic. Other suitable materials and combinations of the aforementioned materials are also conceivable.

[0036] REFERENCE NUMBERS:

[0037] 10 Container

[0038] 12 Front wall

[0039] 14 Rear wall

[0040] 16 Side wall

[0041] 18 Side wall

[0042] 20 Receiving cavity

[0043] 22 Locking structure

[0044] 24 Locking flap

[0045] 26 Tuck-in flap

[0046] 28 Receiving element

[0047] 30 Retaining element

[0048] 32 Perforation line

[0049] 34 End flap

[0050] 36 First portion

[0051] 38 Second portion

[0052] 40 Third portion

[0053] 42 Bending line

[0054] 44 Bending line

[0055] 46 Receiving opening

[0056] 48 Perforation line

[0057] 50 Bending line

[0058] 52 Main wall

[0059] 54 Fastening flap

[0060] 56 Fastening flap

[0061] 58 Adhesive surface

[0062] 60 Adhesive surface

[0063] 62 Perforation line

[0064] 64 Perforation line

[0065] 66 Recess

[0066] 68 Latching lug

[0067] 70 Tear-off area 72 T ear-off area

[0068] 74 Perforation line

[0069] 76 Perforation line

[0070] 78 Cutting line 80 Cutting line

[0071] 82 Grip tap

[0072] 84 Bending line

[0073] 86 Bending line

[0074] 88 Bending line 90 Bending line

[0075] 92 Dust flap

[0076] 94 Dust flap

[0077] 96 Access recess

[0078] 98 Adhesive surface

[0079] 100 Bending line

[0080] 110 Blank

Claims

CLAIMS:1 . Container (10) for storing goods, comprising a front wall (12) and a rear wall (14), at least one side wall (16, 18) connecting the front and rear walls (12, 14), the front, rear and side walls (12, 14, 16, 18) forming a receiving cavity (20) of the container (10); and at least one locking structure (22) for closing the receiving cavity (20), characterized in that the at least one locking structure (22) comprises a locking flap (24) articulated and connected to the front wall (12) or to the rear wall (14) and a tuck-in flap (26) articulated to the locking flap (24), at least one receiving element (28) being formed on the tuck-in flap (26), in such a way that the receiving element (28) latches with at least one retaining element (30) in the closed state of the container (10), the retaining element (30) being formed on an inner side of that wall to which the locking flap (24) is not connected, and the receiving element (28) having at least one perforation line (32).

2. Container according to claim 1 , characterized in that the receiving element (28) comprises at least one end flap (34) which is connected to the tuck-in flap (26) via a bending line (44).

3. Container according to claim 2, characterized in that the bending line (44) and the perforation line (32) define a first portion (36), in particular a web-like apex surface, in the end flap (34) and a second portion (38) of the end flap (34) following the perforation line (32) forms a further surface, which is connected at least partly to an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) facing into the receiving cavity (20) or at least partly to an inner side of the locking flap (24) facing into the receiving cavity (20), wherein the portions (36, 38) and the inner side of the tuck- in flap (26) or the inner side of the locking flap (24) form a receiving opening (46) for receiving the retaining element (30).

4. Container according to claim 2, characterized in that the end flap (34) comprises at least one further perforation line (48) such that the perforation lines (32, 48) divide the end flap (34) into at least three portions (36, 38, 40), wherein at leasttwo portions (36, 38) and an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) or an inner side of the locking flap (24) form a receiving opening (46) for receiving the retaining element (30).

5. Container according to claim 2, characterized in that the end flap (34) comprises at least one further bending line such that the bending and perforation lines divide the end flap (34) into at least three portions (36, 38, 40), wherein the portions (36, 38, 40) and an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) or an inner side of the locking flap (24) form a receiving opening (46) for receiving the retaining element (30).

6. Container according to claim 4, characterized in that a first portion (36) hinged to the tuck-in flap (26) forms a web-like apex surface, a second portion (38), which is bounded by the two perforation lines (32, 48), forms a connecting flap and a third portion (40) adjoining the connecting flap forms a fastening flap of the end flap (34).

7. Container according to claim 5, characterized in that a first portion (36) hinged to the tuck-in flap (26) forms an apex surface, a second portion (38), which is bounded by the bending and perforation lines, forms a connecting flap and a third portion (40) adjoining the connecting flap forms a fastening flap of the end flap (34).

8. Container according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the fastening flap (40) is fastened to an inner side of the locking flap (24); or in that the fastening flap is connected to an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) facing into the receiving cavity (20).

9. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining element (30) is formed at a distance from the inner wall against which it rests.

10. Container according to one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that the retaining element (30) comprises at least one recess (66) for receiving the receiving element (28), at the boundary of which at least one latching lug (68) is formed for engagement in the receiving opening (46) formed by the receiving element (28).11 . Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining element (30) has a main wall (52) projecting into the receiving cavity (20), the main wall (52) being hingedly connected laterally via bending or perforation lines (62, 64) to at least one fastening flap (54, 56) in each case, and the fastening flaps (54, 56) each being designed for connection to the surfaces of the side walls (16, 18) facing into the receiving cavity (20).

12. Container according to claim 11 , characterized in that the fastening flaps (54, 56) are narrower relative to the side walls (16, 18).

13. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining element (30) is formed integrally with the front, rear and side walls (12, 14, 16, 18) and the locking structure (22).

14. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking flap (24) is hingedly connected to the tuck-in flap (26) via a bending line (100) and the bending line (100) is interrupted by a cutting line (78) to form a grip tap (82).

15. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one perforation line (74, 76) is formed in the locking flap (24), the perforation lines (74, 76) each enclosing a tear-off area (70, 72).

16. Container according to one of claims 3 to 15, characterized in that the end flap (34) is designed to taper in the direction of the tuck-in flap (26).

17. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a locking flap (28) is formed at both ends of the front wall (12) or the rear wall (14) as part of the locking structure (22).

18. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (10) is designed as a folding box.

19. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (10) is made from a one-piece blank (110).

20. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (10) is made of cardboard, paper, plastic or a combination of these materials.

21. Blank (110) for producing a container (10) for storing goods, in particular for producing a folding box from cardboard, paper or the like, the blank (110) being formed in one piece, comprising a front wall (12) and a rear wall (14), at least one side wall (16, 18) connecting the front and rear walls (12, 14), such that the front, rear and side walls (12, 14, 16, 18) form a receiving cavity (20) of the container (10) in the folded state of the blank (110); and at least one locking structure (22), characterized in that the at least one locking structure (22) comprises a locking flap (24) articulated and connected to the front wall (12) or to the rear wall via a bending line (42) and a tuck-in flap (26) articulated to the locking flap (24) via a bending line (100), at least one receiving element (28) being formed on the tuck-in flap (26), in such a way that the receiving element (28) latches with at least one retaining element (30) in the folded state of the blank (110) and when the container (10) is closed, the retaining element (30) being formed on an inner side of that wall to which the locking flap (24) is not hinged, and the receiving element (28) having at least one perforation line (32).

22. Blank according to claim 21 , characterized in that the receiving element (28) comprises at least one end flap (34) which is connected to the tuck-in flap (26) via a bending line (44).

23. Blank according to claim 22, characterized in that the bending line (44) and the perforation line (32) define a first portion (36), in particular a ridge-like apex surface in the folded state of the end flap (34), and a second portion (38) of the end flap (34) following the perforation line (32) forms a further surface which isformed thereto, to be connected at least partly to an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) facing into the receiving cavity (20) or at least partly to an inner side of the locking flap (24) facing into the receiving cavity (20), wherein the portions (36, 38) and the inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) or the inner side of the locking flap (24) form a receiving opening (46) for receiving the retaining element (30) when the blank (110) is in the folded state.

24. Blank according to claim 22, characterized in that the end flap (34) comprises at least one further perforation line (48) such that the perforation lines (32, 48) divide the end flap (34) into at least three portions (36, 38, 40), the portions (36, 38, 40) and an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) or an inner side of the locking flap (24) forming a receiving opening (46) for receiving the retaining element (30) in the folded state of the blank (110).

25. Blank according to claim 22, characterized in that the end flap (34) comprises at least one further bending line such that the bending and perforation lines divide the end flap (34) into at least three portions (36, 38, 40), the portions (36, 38, 40) and an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) or an inner side of the locking flap (24) forming a receiving opening (46) for receiving the retaining element (30) in the folded state of the blank (110).

26. Blank according to claim 24, characterized in that a first portion (36) hinged to the tuck-in flap (26) forms a web-like apex surface, a second portion (38), which is bounded by the two perforation lines, forms a connecting flap and a third portion (40) adjoining the connecting flap forms a fastening flap of the end flap (34).

27. Blank according to claim 25, characterized in that a first portion (36) hinged to the tuck-in flap (26) forms an apex surface, a second portion (38), which is bounded by the bending and perforation lines, forms a connecting flap and a third portion (40) adjoining the connecting flap forms a fastening flap of the end flap.

28. Blank according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that in the folded state of the blank (110), the fastening flap (40) is fastened to an inner side of the locking flap (24); or in that, in the folded state of the blank (110), the fastening flap isconnected to an inner side of the tuck-in flap (26) facing into the receiving cavity (20).

29. Blank according to one of claims 23 to 28, characterized in that the retaining element (30) comprises at least one recess (66) for receiving the receiving element (28), at the boundary of which at least one latching lug (68) is formed for engagement in the receiving opening (46) formed by the receiving element (28).

30. Blank according to one of claims 21 to 29, characterized in that the retaining element (30) has a main wall (52), the main wall (52) being connected in an articulated manner laterally via bending or perforation lines (62, 64) to at least one fastening flap (54, 56) in each case, and the fastening flaps (54, 56) each being designed for connection to the surfaces of the side walls (16, 18) facing into the receiving cavity (20) in the folded state of the blank (110).31 . Blank according to claim 30, characterized in that the fastening flaps (54, 56) are narrower relative to the side walls (16, 18).

32. Blank according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking flap (24) is hingedly connected to the tuck-in flap (26) via a bending line (100) and the bending line (100) is interrupted by a cutting line (78) to form a grip tap (82).

33. Blank according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one perforation line (74, 76) is formed in the locking flap (24), the perforation lines (74, 76) each enclosing a tear-off area (70, 72).

34. Blank according to one of claims 23 to 33, characterized in that the end flap (34) is designed to taper in the direction of the tuck-in flap (26).

35. Blank according to one of claims 21 to 34, characterized in that a locking flap (24) is formed at both ends of the front wall (12) or the rear wall (14) as part of the locking structure (22).

36. The blank according to any one of claims 21 to 35, characterized in that the container (10) is made of cardboard, paper, plastic or a combination of these materials.