Package aid for outer package of sales package with hanging tongue, in particular windscreen wiper package, and system having such package aid

Abstract

A packaging aid (1) for a sales package (3) with a hanging tongue (4), in particular an outer package (2) of a windscreen wiper package (3). According to the invention, a base body (5) is provided which has a length (L) and a height (H) viewed perpendicular to the length (L); according to the invention, a plurality of receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) are provided, which, starting from a longitudinal edge (15) of the base body (5), extend partially over the height (H) of the base body (5) in order to at least partially insert the suspension tongue (4) into the receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) and are spaced apart from one another as viewed along the length (L) of the base body (5). The invention further relates to a system (10) comprising such a packaging aid (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to outer packaging for sales packaging, in particular windshield wiper packaging. The windshield wiper packaging can in particular comprise one or more windshield wipers for a passenger car (PKW) or truck (LKW). Background Art

[0002] The sales package considered here has a hanging tongue Hanging tabs are used, in particular in retail stores, to hang sales packages on sales shelves. To this end, hooks can be fastened to the sales shelves, which allow the sales packages to be displayed in a suspended manner. Several identical sales packages, in particular those with the same contents, can be hung one after another on the hooks, so that the sales packages can be removed from the hooks one by one. To ensure both functionality and aesthetic presentation, it is advantageous if the hanging tabs are not damaged, in particular not bent or torn. This applies in particular to the area around the through-hole of the hanging tab for the hook. Damage, such as bending or tearing, could impair the functionality of this area. Furthermore, the impression given by the new package could be affected. In some cases, coatings, labels, graphics, etc. on the hanging tabs could also be affected. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The advantage of the packaging aid according to the invention with the features of the independent claims is that an improved design and function can be achieved. In this case, damage to the hanging tab of the sales package, for example during transport or storage, can be avoided or even completely prevented.

[0004] Furthermore, advantageous developments and improvements of the packaging aid and the system result from the measures listed in the dependent claims.

[0005] The term windshield wiper packaging should be understood in a broad sense. For example, one or more wiper blades may be packaged in a sales packaging for windshield wipers. In this case, one or more accessories, such as assembly aids, may also be packaged in the sales packaging. One or more suspension wipers, comprising a hook and wiper blades, may also be packaged in the sales packaging. However, for example, only one or more wiper lips may also be packaged in the sales packaging.

[0006] Advantageously, adjacent receiving slots, viewed along the length of the base body, are spaced at least approximately equally apart from one another. This allows for advantageously arranging sales packages one behind the other (side by side). The spacing between adjacent receiving slots can also be greater than the spacing between the hanging tabs of adjacent sales packages. In this case, when the hanging tabs are inserted into the receiving slots, the packaging aid can be oriented somewhat tilted relative to the sales packages arranged one behind the other.

[0007] Advantageously, the height of the base body is The distance between the nearest receiving slot is greater than the distance between adjacent receiving slots. This allows the packaging auxiliary device to be placed against or supported on the inner wall of the outer packaging. This placement or support can be achieved at the height side.

[0008] Advantageously, the distance between another height edge of the base body and the nearest receiving groove, viewed along the length of the base body, is greater than the distance between adjacent receiving grooves. This allows the packaging aid to rest or be supported on the inner wall of the outer packaging. This rest or support can be achieved at the other height edge.

[0009] Advantageously, the base body has at least one bevel which is arranged on one side at the height or the other side at the height and on the other side facing away from the longitudinal side. The bevel can also create a free space that makes it easier to close the lid of the outer packaging, for example.

[0010] Advantageously, the receiving groove extends over at least half the height, in particular over at least 70% of the height, more particularly over at least 80% of the height, and even more particularly over at least approximately 85% of the height. This allows for a compact design. For example, damage to the hanging tab can be avoided when closing the outer packaging lid.

[0011] Advantageously, the receiving groove is designed as a rounded shape at the groove bottom away from the longitudinal edge, so that the hanging tongue can be supported better.

[0012] Advantageously, the base body has an insertion bevel between the longitudinal edge and the groove edge of at least one receiving groove, preferably all receiving grooves. This allows for an improved packaging process and prevents damage to the suspension tabs during assembly of the packaging aid.

[0013] Advantageously, the base body has a further beveled entry surface between the longitudinal edge and the other groove edge of at least one receiving groove, preferably all receiving grooves. This allows for a further improved packaging process and further improved avoidance of damage to the suspension tabs during assembly of the packaging aid.

[0014] Advantageously, the receiving slots have slot widths of at least approximately equal size along the length of the matrix. Like this, a plurality of identical packages that can be hung together on the hook of a sales shelf can be arranged in the outer packaging one by one.

[0015] Advantageously, the width of the base body is at least not greater than the width of the receiving slot. This allows the packaging aid to be installed at a certain angle relative to the packages arranged one behind the other during the packaging process. The certain width of the base body provides a certain degree of stability, particularly when the base body is made of cardboard. The proposed width restriction allows the inclined position to be used to accommodate different package sizes, thereby expanding its range of applications.

[0016] Advantageously, the base body is at least substantially made of cardboard as a raw material. This allows for a stable and lightweight design, cost-effective production, and recycling of the raw materials. The cardboard can be at least partially designed as corrugated cardboard.

[0017] Advantageously, each receiving slot is used to insert a hanging tab of just one sales package. This way the hanging tab can be prevented from being damaged from the outset, for example, by preventing the hanging tabs from rubbing against each other.

[0018] Advantageously, the receiving groove is designed slightly higher than the hanging tab, viewed along the height of the base body, wherein the hanging tab preferably projects into the rounded bottom of the receiving groove. This advantageously supports the hanging tab and prevents it from being damaged during packaging and unpacking.

[0019] Advantageously, each hanging tab has at least one through-hole, which is configured so that a hook of a sales device can be passed through the through-hole in order to hang the sales package at the hanging tab in a retail store. This makes it possible to advantageously display the sales package, in particular in a retail store.

[0020] Depending on the configuration, one or more of the following features and advantages may be achieved.

[0021] The packaging aid can be constructed from cardboard (cardboard raw material). The sales package can have a hanging tab with a through-hole, for example, for a hook, so that it can be hung in a retail store. In particular, the through-hole can be designed as a European drilled hole or a European perforated hole.

[0022] For example, during transport, due to impact or similar factors, the sales package enclosed in the outer packaging may be subjected to forces that may cause the sales package within the outer packaging to shift. Without a packaging aid, such forces may act on the hanging tabs, which, due to their relatively weak reinforcement, may bend, for example, fold inward. Weak points in the hanging tabs are particularly likely to be located around the Euro-drilled holes or similar areas that may be provided.

[0023] Deformations (e.g., bends) in the hanging tab can reduce its stability. Furthermore, bends or tears are visually undesirable. In particular, the graphics on the hanging tab can be affected. Consequently, solid-color (especially black) prints (especially glossy prints) or similar prints can also be affected. In this case, the glossy print can be damaged by the bend, resulting in light streaks or partial peeling of the glossy print. The layered structure of the multi-layer cardboard of the sales package can also partially fall off and unravel at the hanging tab. The sales package can be supported relative to the outer packaging by a packaging auxiliary device, so that the forces do not act on the hanging tab, but at least substantially on the packaging auxiliary device.

[0024] This reliably prevents damage that can occur during transport, particularly in the logistics chain. In one possible embodiment, for example, five sales packages can be arranged one behind the other in an outer packaging, with the hanging tab positioned at one end of the outer packaging. During the packaging process, a packaging aid can then be attached to this end. The packaging aid then absorbs the aforementioned forces at this end, such as those caused by impacts during transport. Furthermore, the packaging aid can secure the hanging tab in its orientation relative to the respective sales package.

[0025] The packaging material can be based on cardboard (cardboard raw material), in particular made of cardboard. In particular, this cardboard can be a cardboard with B-type corrugation or E-type corrugation.

[0026] Depending on the in some cases predetermined orientation of the outer packaging, the packaging aid is preferably located on top of the outer packaging.

[0027] The packing auxiliary device is preferably inserted in the outer packing diagonally. In this case, the packing auxiliary device can be approximately arranged between two diagonally opposite edges of the outer packing at least. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which corresponding elements are given the same reference numerals.

[0029] Figure 1According to one embodiment, a packaging aid is shown in a schematic excerpt;

[0030] Figure 2 According to this embodiment, the spatial diagram shows Figure 1 The system of packaging assisting devices shown in ;

[0031] Figure 3 A detailed view of a sales package for illustrating this embodiment is shown, the hanging tab of which may be damaged after transport in the outer packaging, wherein such damage can be avoided by a system having a packaging aid according to this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 4 Shown from Figure 3 Detailed view from the viewing direction marked IV; and

[0033] Figure 5 A schematic diagram is shown for illustrating the hanging of a sales package on a hook of a sales device, for example in a retail store. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Figure 1 A packaging aid 1 is shown in a schematic excerpt according to one embodiment. Figure 2 According to this embodiment, the spatial diagram shows Figure 1 The system 10 of the packaging aid 1 is shown in FIG.

[0035] The packaging aid 1 is used for outer packaging 2 of a sales package 3 with a hanging tab 4. The packaging aid 1 is particularly a system 10 in which a sales package 3 designed as a windshield wiper package is also packaged in the outer packaging 2.

[0036] The packaging aid 1 has a base body 5. The base body 5 has a length L and a height H viewed perpendicular to the length L. Furthermore, the base body 5 has a width B ( Figure 2 ), in particular the thickness B. The packaging aid 1 can be formed at least substantially by the base body 5. However, in a variant design, a coating, an adhesive film or the like can also be applied to the base body 5.

[0037] The base body has a plurality of receiving recesses 6, 7, 8, and 9. In this exemplary embodiment, four receiving recesses 6, 7, 8, and 9 are provided. However, depending on the application, in particular the dimensions of the outer packaging 2 and the dimensions of the sales packages 3, a different number of receiving recesses 6, 7, 8, and 9 can also be provided. Preferably, the number of receiving recesses 6, 7, 8, and 9 is one less than the number of sales packages 3 arranged in the outer packaging 2.

[0038] The receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 are used to at least partially insert the suspension tongue 4 into the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9. The receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 extend from a longitudinal edge 15 of the base body 5 over the height H of the base body 5. In this embodiment, the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 are designed to be at least approximately geometrically congruent.

[0039] The receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, and 9 are spaced apart from one another along the length L of the base body 5. Spacings a2, a3, and a4 are predetermined between adjacent receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, and 9. In this embodiment, adjacent receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, and 9 are spaced apart from one another by at least equal spacings a2, a3, and a4, respectively, along the length L of the base body 5. This allows for a plurality of sales packages 3 of equal size to be placed one after another in the outer packaging 2, with the packaging aid 1 supporting the hanging tabs 4 placed in its receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, and 9.

[0040] In this embodiment, the distances a1, a5 between the mutually facing height edges 16, 17 of the base body 5 and the respective nearest receiving groove 6, 9 are greater than the equally predetermined distances a2, a3, a4 of adjacent receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 in this embodiment. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the distances a1, a5 are predetermined to be at least approximately equal in size.

[0041] In this embodiment, the base body 5 has a bevel 20 which is provided on one side on the height side 17 and on the other side on the other side on the other longitudinal side 18 facing away from the longitudinal side 15. In a variant, such a bevel 20 can also be provided on the other height side 16.

[0042] The bevel makes it easier to close the lid 21 of the outer packaging 2. In particular, the bevel 20 can be used to create an introduction aid or an introduction slope for the lid tab 22. To this end, the bevel 20 is mounted on the longitudinal edge 18 facing away from the longitudinal edge 15, at which the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 open. In the packaged state, the longitudinal edge 15 faces the top side 23 of a receiving compartment 24, for example, a windshield wiper.

[0043] In this embodiment, the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 extend over at least approximately 85% of the height H of the base body 5. However, alternative designs are also possible and advantageous in the corresponding use cases. Preferably, the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 extend over at least more than half the height H of the base body 5, in particular over at least 70% of the height H, and even more particularly over at least 80% of the height H.

[0044] In this embodiment, the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 are rounded at the groove base 26, 27, 28, 29 facing away from the longitudinal edge 15. This makes it possible, under certain circumstances, to achieve a central positioning of the suspension tongue 4 in the receiving groove 6, 7, 8, 9, thereby reducing contact of the suspension tongue 4 with the groove edges 30, 31 of the receiving groove 6, 7, 8, 9 formed on the base body 5 during transport.

[0045] In this embodiment, the base body 5 has a respective run-in bevel 32, 33 between the longitudinal edge 15 and the groove edge 30, 31 of each receiving groove 6, 7, 8, 9. However, in a variant design, fewer run-in bevels 32, 33 may also be provided. In particular, only one run-in bevel may be provided on the groove edge 30 or groove edge 31 for each receiving groove 6, 7, 8, 9, wherein the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 do not necessarily have to be geometrically congruent.

[0046] In this embodiment, the introduction bevels 32, 33 are designed to be at least approximately straight. However, other designs, in particular rounded introduction bevels 32, 33, are also possible.

[0047] In this exemplary embodiment, viewed along the length L of the base body 5 , the receiving grooves 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 have groove widths b1 , b2 , b3 , b4 of at least approximately equal size.

[0048] In this embodiment, the base body 5 has an at least approximately constant width B, in particular a thickness. In this embodiment, the width B of the base body 5 is predetermined to be no greater than the groove widths b1, b2, b3, b4 of the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9. Preferably, the width B is predetermined to be smaller than the groove widths b1, b2, b3, b4.

[0049] The matrix 5 is made of cardboard 40 as raw material in a preferred design, i.e. cardboard raw material. However, in this case, the cardboard 40 can also be printed and / or coated and / or at least partially covered with a film or the like.

[0050] This system is realized in this embodiment in such a way that exactly one hanging tab 4 is inserted into each receiving groove 6, 7, 8, 9. Therefore, the base body 5 is designed so that each receiving groove 6, 7, 8, 9 is used to insert exactly one hanging tab 4 of one sales package 3.

[0051] The system 10 comprises at least one packaging aid 1, a plurality of sales packages 3 with hanging tabs 4, and an outer packaging 2 for the sales packages 3. In the packaged state, the sales packages 3 are arranged side by side (one after the other) in the outer packaging 2. In this case, the hanging tabs 4 of the sales packages 3 are inserted into the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 of the base body 5 of the packaging aid 1.

[0052] Viewed along the height H of the base body 5, the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9 are designed to be slightly higher than the suspension tongues 4. The suspension tongues 4 extend into the rounded groove bottoms 26, 27, 28, 29 of the receiving grooves 6, 7, 8, 9.

[0053] Also refer to the following Figures 3 to 5 The design and functionality of this embodiment is further described. Figure 3 and Figure 4 Here, typical damage that can be avoided using the system 10 with the packaging aid 1 is shown.

[0054] Figure 3 A detailed view of a sales package 3 is shown for illustrating this embodiment, which may have damage 41, 42 in the areas 43, 44 of the hanging tongue 4 after transport in the outer packaging, which damage 41, 42 can be avoided by a system with a packaging aid 1 according to this embodiment. Figure 4 Shown from Figure 3 The detail view, seen from the viewing direction marked IV, shows in particular the damage 42 in the area 44 .

[0055] Figure 5 A schematic diagram is shown for explaining the hanging of the sales package 3 on a hook 46 of a sales device 47 in a retail store, for example.

[0056] The hanging tabs 4 each have at least one through-hole 45. The through-hole 45 is designed so that a hook 46 of a sales device 47 can pass through the through-hole 45 in order to hang the sales package 3 in a retail store on the hanging tab 4. In this case, multiple sales packages 3 can be hung one after another on the hook.

[0057] However, the through hole 45 weakens the stability of the hanging tongue 4, especially in the areas 43 and 44, because only the connecting parts 48 and 49 remain here. Without the packaging aid 1, the hanging tongue 4 may be squeezed to a certain extent in the direction of its height H. Therefore, the hanging tongue 4 is folded in just at the connecting parts 48 and 49. If the hanging tongue 4 is made of multiple layers of material, then Figure 4 As shown, at the corresponding connecting portions 48, 49 of the suspension tongue 4, the layers of material will also slightly peel off from each other.

[0058] In particular, the packaging aid 1 and the system 10 having the packaging aid can prevent such damage 41, 42, since bending of the hanging tongue 4 can be prevented, and forces caused by impacts, etc. during transportation can be transferred from the top surface 23 of the receiving box 24 to the lid 21 of the outer packaging 2, and vice versa, by the packaging aid 1.

[0059] The invention is not limited to the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A packaging aid (1) for the outer packaging (2) of a sales package (3), in particular a windshield wiper package (3), with a hanging tab (4), It is characterized in that A base body (5) is provided, said base body having a length (L) and a height (H) viewed perpendicular to said length (L), A plurality of receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) are provided, wherein the receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) are provided so that the hanging tongue (4) can be at least partially inserted into the receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9), the receiving grooves starting from a longitudinal edge (15) of the base (5) and extending partially over the height (H) of the base (5), and The receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) are spaced apart from each other when viewed along the length (L) of the base body (5).

2. The packaging auxiliary device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that Viewed along the length (L) of the base body (5), adjacent receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) are spaced apart from each other at least approximately at equal intervals (a2, a3, a4).

3. The packaging auxiliary device according to claim 1 or 2, It is characterized in that Viewed along the length (L) of the base body (5), the spacing (a1, a5) between a height edge (16, 17) of the base body (5) and the nearest receiving groove (6, 9) is greater than the spacing (a2, a3, a4) between adjacent receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9), and / or Viewed along the length (L) of the base body (5), the spacing (a1, a5) between another height edge (16, 17) of the base body (5) and another nearest receiving groove (6, 9) is greater than the spacing (a2, a3, a5) between adjacent receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9).

4. The packaging aid according to any one of claims 1 to 3, It is characterized in that The base body (5) has at least one bevel (20), which is arranged on one height side (16, 17) or the other height side (16, 17) and on the other longitudinal side (18) facing away from the longitudinal side (15).

5. The packaging aid according to any one of claims 1 to 4, It is characterized in that The receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) extend over at least more than half of the height (H), in particular over at least 70% of the height (H), further in particular over at least 80% of the height (H), further in particular over at least approximately 85% of the height (H).

6. The packaging aid according to any one of claims 1 to 5, It is characterized in that The receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) are rounded at the groove bottoms (26, 27, 28, 29) facing away from the longitudinal edges (15).

7. The packaging aid according to any one of claims 1 to 6, It is characterized in that The base body (5) has an introduction bevel (32, 33) between the longitudinal edge (15) and a groove edge (30, 31) of at least one receiving groove (6, 7, 8, 9), preferably all receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9), and / or The base body (5) has a further introduction bevel (32, 33) between the longitudinal edge (15) and a further groove edge (30, 31) of at least one receiving groove (6, 7, 8, 9), preferably all receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9).

8. The packaging aid according to any one of claims 1 to 7, It is characterized in that Viewed along the length (L) of the base body (5), the receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) have groove widths (b1, b2, b3, b4) of at least approximately equal size.

9. The packaging aid according to any one of claims 1 to 8, It is characterized in that The width (B) of the base (5) is at least not greater than the groove width (b1, b2, b3, b4) of the receiving groove (6, 7, 8, 9).

10. The packaging aid according to any one of claims 1 to 9, It is characterized in that a) the base body (5) is at least substantially made of cardboard (40) as raw material, and / or b) Each receiving slot (6, 7, 8, 9) is used to insert exactly one hanging tab (4) of one sales package (3).

11. A system (10) having: The packaging aid (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, a plurality of sales packages (3), in particular windshield wiper packages (3), with hanging tabs (4), and an outer packaging (2) for said sales packaging (3), in, In the packaged state, the sales packages (3) are arranged side by side in the outer package (2) and the hanging tongues (4) of the sales packages (3) are inserted into the receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) of the base (5) of the packaging auxiliary device (1).

12. The system according to claim 11, It is characterized in that a) viewed along the height (H) of the base body (5), the receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9) are constructed to be slightly higher than the suspension tongues (4), wherein the suspension tongues (4) preferably extend into the rounded groove bottoms (26, 27, 28, 29) of the receiving grooves (6, 7, 8, 9), and / or b) The hanging tongues (4) each have at least one through-hole (45), which is constructed so that a hook (46) of a sales device (47) can pass through the through-hole (45) in order to hang the sales package (3) at the hanging tongue (4) in a retail store.

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