Outer package for sales package, in particular windscreen wiper package, having suspension tab, and assembly having such outer package

Abstract

The invention relates to an outer package (2) for a sales package (3) having a suspension web (4), in particular for a windscreen wiper package, having a receiving body (5) and a cover (6) for closing the receiving body (5), a receiving chamber (7) being formed in the receiving body (6) closed with the cover (6), in which a plurality of sales packages (3) can be arranged. According to the invention, a plurality of receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14) are formed on the flap (8) placed on the receiving body (5), which receiving slits are spaced apart from one another when viewed over the width (15) of the flap (8), at least a part of the flap (8) with a receiving slit extends into the receiving chamber for at least partially inserting a suspension tab (4) of a sales package (3) arranged in the receiving chamber (7) into the receiving slit. The invention further relates to an assembly (1) having such an outer package (2).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an outer packaging for a sales package, in particular a windshield wiper package. The windshield wiper package can in particular have one or more windshield wipers for a passenger vehicle (Pkw) or a truck (Lkw). Background Art

[0002] The sales packaging examined here has a hanging tab. This tab is used, in particular, in retail sales to hang the sales package on a sales shelf. For this purpose, a bracket can be fixed to the sales shelf, which allows the sales package to be displayed in a suspended manner. Several identical sales packages, in particular those with the same contents, can then be hung one after the other on the bracket, allowing the sales packages to be removed from the bracket one after the other. For the function and an attractive display, it is advantageous if the hanging tab is not damaged, in particular, free of bends or cracks. This particularly applies to the area surrounding the hanging tab, which is the through-hole for the bracket. Damage there, such as bends or cracks, could impair the function. Furthermore, the impression of the new packaging would be impaired. Coatings, labels, illustrations, etc., provided on the hanging tab could also be damaged. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The outer packaging according to the invention having the features of the independent claims and the assembly having the features of claim 11 have the advantage that an improved design and function can be achieved. For example, damage to the hanging tab of the sales packaging during transport or storage can be avoided or completely prevented.

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

[0005] The term windshield wiper packaging should be understood broadly. For example, one or more wiper blades can be packaged in such a sales package for windshield wipers. Furthermore, one or more accessories, such as mounting aids, can also be packaged in the sales package. One or more bow wiper blades, comprising a bow and wiper blade, can also be packaged in the sales package. However, for example, only one or more wiper lips can also be packaged in the sales package.

[0006] Advantageously, the flap is folded onto the receiving body. This simplifies the manufacture of the outer packaging. For example, the manufacturing step for fixing the flap to the receiving body can be eliminated.

[0007] Advantageously, the receiving body and the flap placed thereon are at least substantially made of a foldable cardboard as material. Thus, it is possible to manufacture the receiving body and the flap by a single cardboard component.

[0008] Advantageously, the receiving body, the flap placed thereon and the lid are at least substantially formed from a multi-folded flat substrate, in particular a cardboard body. Thus, the receiving body, the flap and the lid can be manufactured from a single cardboard component.

[0009] Advantageously, the receiving slot is at least substantially formed on a single folded part of the flap. In this embodiment, the hanging tab can be inserted into the receiving slot by folding or inserting the folded part of the flap into the receiving chamber. This allows packaging of the sales package in the outer packaging with a small number of work steps and minimal preparation.

[0010] Advantageously, the receiving slot is formed on the first fold of the flap and on the at least one second fold of the flap. As a result, the support for the suspension tab can be improved.

[0011] Advantageously, the receiving slots are provided on the first flap, the second flap, and at least on the third flap connecting the first flap and the second flap, and the third flap is arranged at a significant distance from the lid when the lid is closed. The third flap can optionally support the suspension tab over at least a substantial portion of its width. Furthermore, the third flap can optionally be arranged such that, in the event of a potential collision of the outer packaging, one or more receiving boxes of the sales package are at least substantially prevented from shifting within the receiving chamber of the outer packaging, so that the receiving boxes, at least after slight movement, are supported on their upper sides on the third flap.

[0012] Advantageously, the third folding part is arranged at least almost parallel to the inner side of the lid when the lid is closed. Thus, the support for the hanging tab can be further improved. In addition, the support for the receiving box of the sales package can be improved.

[0013] Advantageously, adjacent receiving slits are observed along the width of the flap at least at about the same spacing to be spaced apart from each other. Thus, in particular, corresponding sales packaging can be arranged side by side in the receiving chamber of the outer packaging in an improved manner with regard to its size.

[0014] Advantageously, the receiving slit extends over at least 30%, in particular at least 50%, and even more particularly at least 70%, of the length, viewed transversely to the folded edge between the flap and the receiving body. This allows for advantageous support of the hanging tab and also reduces the internal empty space of the outer packaging.

[0015] Advantageously, the thickness of the flap is at least no greater than the slit width of the receiving slit. Thus, for example, when packing, damage, for example, the wear and tear on the hanging tab can be avoided during the packing.

[0016] Advantageously, each receiving slot is designed to accommodate exactly one hanging tab of a sales package. This prevents the hanging tabs from rubbing against each other. Furthermore, the sales packages can be arranged side by side in the receiving chamber, corresponding to their arrangement, for example, on a bracket of a commercial sales device. The sales packages arranged side by side (one after the other) in the outer packaging are then arranged one after the other on the bracket.

[0017] Advantageously, the receiving slit is configured to be slightly higher than the hanging tab along the height observation of the receiving body. Prevent the damage of the hanging tab on its upper end, such as bending inwardly and simultaneously enabling advantageous support for the hanging tab, wherein the inner empty area of ​​the outer packaging can be minimized additionally.

[0018] Advantageously, the suspension tabs each have at least one through-hole, which is designed so that a bracket of a sales device can be guided through the through-hole in order to hang the sales package on the suspension tab during retail sales. This makes it possible to equip sales devices, in particular sales shelves, in a favorable manner for retail sales.

[0019] According to the design solution, one or more of the following features and advantages can be achieved.

[0020] A design for the outer packaging of a sales package with a hanging tab can be realized, which can protect the elements of the hanging tab. Such elements can be through-holes, in particular EU-standard holes (EU-standard perforations). The sales package can in particular have hanging tabs, each of which has a through-hole, for example, for a bracket for hanging during retail sales. Such through-holes can in particular be designed according to EU-standard holes or EU-standard perforations.

[0021] In one possible embodiment, the outer packaging can have an additional folded-back flap compared to conventional embodiments, which flap holds the sales packaging in its spatial position in the closed outer packaging.

[0022] First, the wiper blade can be packaged in a sales package, which has a hole in each of the suspension tabs provided with the EU standard. However, the through-holes in the suspension tabs can also be designed with other geometries instead of the European holes. Furthermore, the EU standard holes can be implemented in various variants.

[0023] Multiple sales packages can then be packaged in the outer packaging. For example, five sales packages can be packaged in one outer packaging. The sales packages can be arranged side by side in the outer packaging. This side-by-side arrangement in the outer packaging can correspond to the sequential arrangement of the sales packages on the bracket during retail sales. For example, during retail sales, the five sales packages can then be easily hung on the bracket of the sales device.

[0024] A design of the outer packaging consisting of cardboard (cardboard material) can be realized.

[0025] For example, during transport, forces may act on the sales package enclosed in the outer packaging due to impacts, etc., which could dislodge the sales package within the outer packaging. Without the outer packaging designed in the manner suggested and, if appropriate, modified, such forces could act on the suspension tabs and, due to their relatively low rigidity, could cause them to bend, for example, inwardly. Weak points in the suspension tabs are particularly around the holes, etc., which may be provided in accordance with EU regulations.

[0026] Then, deformations such as bending in the hanging tab reduce the stability of the hanging tab. In addition, bending or breaking are also undesirable for reasons of appearance. In particular, the graphics on the hanging tab may be damaged. Accordingly, monochrome, especially black, especially high-gloss markings, etc. may be damaged. Then, the high-gloss marking may be so damaged due to bending that bright strips appear or the high-gloss marking partially peels off. It is also possible that parts of the layer structure of the thin, multi-layer cardboard of the sales package fall off and spread out on the hanging tab. By configuring the outer packaging in the manner suggested and, if necessary, appropriately improved manner, it is possible to provide improved support for the sales package on the outer packaging, wherein the forces mentioned preferably do not act on the hanging tab, but rather act at least substantially through the flap of the outer packaging.

[0027] The outer packaging can be configured with a preformed flap that holds the sales package in place in the receiving chamber of the outer packaging. This flap is preferably a component of a cardboard component, for example, which also includes the receiving body of the outer packaging. The flap is preferably formed by one or more folds from a planar base body, which also comprises the receiving body. Thus, the flap can be implemented, for example, by one or more additional folds in the cardboard component.

[0028] The flap can also be included in other packing processes in a special manner if necessary.In a possible design, the flap can be used for example to stick on the lid of an outer packaging.

[0029] In one possible embodiment, the cover of the outer packaging can be formed by one or more folds from a planar base body, which also forms the receiving body. In particular, the planar base body can be designed as a cardboard part. Thus, the cover can be formed by one or more additional folds.

[0030] Additionally or alternatively, the flap can also be appropriately folded and / or inserted and / or tucked in during the packaging process. For example, the flap can be fully or partially inserted or tucked into the receiving chamber of the receiving body. This eliminates the need for additional packaging aids, such as foam or cardboard packaging elements.

[0031] The flap can be preformed in a suitable manner. The flap can hold a plurality of suspension tabs in their respective positions. The flap can be designed in various ways. In particular, the flap can have one or more folds, so that it can optionally have a plurality of folds.

[0032] The flap of the outer packaging can be arranged preferably at the top in the outer packaging relative to a possibly predetermined vertical orientation of the outer packaging, wherein the sales packaging is oriented in this vertical orientation, just as in the sales device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In the following description, preferred embodiments of the present invention are explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which corresponding elements are provided with corresponding reference numerals.

[0034] Figure 1 A sales package for packaging in an outer packaging and an assembly with a sales package in an outer packaging are shown in a schematic spatial illustration according to one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 2 The schematic spatial diagram shows the embodiment according to which Figure 1 Details of the outer packaging shown in;

[0036] Figure 3 From another perspective, a schematic spatial illustration is shown of the outer packaging according to the embodiment. Figure 2 The detail shown in the figure, said outer packaging having sales packages arranged side by side in the outer packaging;

[0037] Figure 4 Shows the outer packaging Figure 3 The detail shown in FIG, wherein the flap of the outer packaging is inserted;

[0038] Figure 5 The illustration of the opening of the outer packaging shows the Figure 4 Details shown in;

[0039] Figure 6 An illustration of an excerpt from a sales package with a hanging tab, wherein possible damage is shown for the purpose of explaining the invention;

[0040] Figure 7 An overview of preferred designs of through-holes for hanging tabs of sales packaging is shown;

[0041] Figure 8 A schematic diagram shows a sales device with a bow on which a plurality of sales packages are suspended one after the other;

[0042] Figure 9 A schematic spatial representation shows details of the outer packaging according to a modified design;

[0043] Figure 10 According to another embodiment, a detail of an outer packaging is shown in a schematic spatial representation before insertion of a flap, wherein the flap has a plurality of folds; and

[0044] Figure 11 A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 10 The details shown in FIG. 1 are used to illustrate the design of the flap in the inserted state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Figure 1 In a schematic spatial representation, an assembly 1 with an outer packaging 2 and a plurality of sales packagings 3 is shown according to an embodiment. Figure 1 The left side of the diagram shows a plurality of sales packages 3 arranged side by side (one after another). The outer packaging 2 is used to receive the sales packages 3 arranged in this way. Figure 1 On the right side of the drawing, the assembly 1 is shown with an outer packaging 2 and a sales packaging 3 , wherein the sales packaging 3 shown on the left side is inserted into the outer packaging 2 according to the arrow.

[0046] The outer packaging 1 is used here for a sales package 3 having a suspension tab 4. In particular, such a sales package 3 can be designed as a windshield wiper packaging 3.

[0047] Figure 2 The schematic spatial diagram shows the embodiment according to which Figure 1 Details of the outer packaging 2 are shown in FIG. Figure 3 From another perspective, a schematic spatial representation is shown of the outer packaging 2 according to the embodiment. Figure 2 , which is shown in detail in FIG. 1 , said outer packaging has sales packages 3 arranged side by side in the outer packaging.

[0048] The outer packaging 2 includes a receiving body 5 and a lid 6. The lid 6 is used to close the receiving body 5. In this embodiment, the lid 6 is placed on the receiving body 5 of the outer packaging. In this embodiment, the lid 6 is folded onto the receiving body 5. However, in a modified embodiment, the lid 6 can also be separated from the receiving body 5 and, for example, be placed on, in particular, inserted into, the receiving body 5.

[0049] In the packaged state, the body 5 is received and then closed with the cover 6. Figure 5 . A receiving chamber 7 is formed in the receiving body 5 . The receiving chamber 7 is designed so that a plurality of sales packages 3 can be arranged in it. The sales packages 3 can be arranged side by side in the receiving chamber 7 . This enables space-saving utilization of the receiving chamber 7 .

[0050] The outer packaging 2 has a flap 8. The flap 8 is placed on the receiving body 5. In the present embodiment, the flap 8 is folded onto the receiving body 5.

[0051] The flap 8 can have recesses 9 , 10 at its lateral ends, which facilitate the insertion of the flap 8 into the receiving body 5 .

[0052] Figure 4 The outer packaging 2 is shown in Figure 3 The detail shown in FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a detail in which the flap 8 of the outer packaging 2 is inserted. In addition, Figure 5 The following view shows the outer packaging 2 from the perspective indicated by V. Figure 4 Detail shown in FIG, in which an open outer packaging 2 is depicted for the purpose of illustrating the assembly 1 when the outer packaging 2 is closed.

[0053] A plurality of receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are formed on the flap 8 placed on the receiving body 5. The receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are spaced apart from one another as viewed across a width 15 of the flap 8. In the present exemplary embodiment, adjacent receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are spaced apart from one another at at least approximately the same spacing 16 as viewed along the width 15 of the flap 8.

[0054] The receiving slits 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 preferably extend over at least 30%, in particular at least 50%, further in particular at least 70% of the length 18 of the flap 8 viewed transversely to the fold edge 17 between the flap 8 and the receiving body 5 .

[0055] In addition, the thickness D of the flap 8 ( Figure 9 ) is preferably at least not greater than the slit width 19 ( Figure 9 and 10 ).

[0056] In the present embodiment, the part 20 of the flap 8, on which the receiving slits 11, 12, 13, 14 are formed continuously, serves to at least partially insert the hanging tabs 4 of the sales packages 3 arranged in the receiving chamber 7. To this end, when the outer packaging 2 is closed, the part 20 of the flap 8 extends into the receiving chamber 7. In the present embodiment, each receiving slit 11, 12, 13, 14 serves to insert exactly one hanging tab 4 of one of the sales packages 3.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the receiving body 5 and the flap 8 placed on the receiving body 5 consist at least substantially of a foldable cardboard 25. For example, films, coatings, etc. can be applied to this cardboard 25.

[0058] In this embodiment, the receiving body 5, the flap 8 placed on the receiving body 5, and the cover 6 are at least substantially composed of cardboard 25. The cardboard 25 can be designed as a cardboard body 26, which is an embodiment of a flat base body 26 for multiple folding. Thus, the receiving body, the flap 8, and the cover 6 can be composed of a single component, namely the cardboard body 26.

[0059] The hanging tab 4 of the sales package 3 can also be inserted and held on the cutout 10 of the flap 8 .

[0060] Figure 6 An excerpt from a sales package 3 with a hanging tab 4 is shown, wherein a possible damage 27 is shown for the purpose of explaining the invention. Figure 7 An overview of a preferred embodiment of the through-opening 40 of the hanging tab 4 of the sales package 3 is shown.

[0061] In particular, damage 27 to the suspension tab 4 may occur in the region of the through-hole 40. Such damage 27 may manifest itself as a bend in the suspension tab 4, peeling of the coating or printing of the suspension tab 4, disintegration of the cardboard layer structure of the suspension tab 4, etc. Such damage 27 may occur during transportation in conventional outer packaging, or when the sales package moves within the outer packaging, for example due to an impact, causing the suspension tab 4 to bend inward. Such damage 27 can be avoided or completely prevented by the proposed and, if appropriate, modified outer packaging 2.

[0062] Figure 8 The schematic diagram shows a sales device 42 having a bracket 41, on which a plurality of sales packages 3 are suspended one after another. The suspension tabs 4 of the sales packages 4 each have a through-hole 40. The through-holes 40 are designed so that the bracket 41 of the sales device 42 can be guided through the through-holes 40 in order to suspend the sales packages 3 on the suspension tabs 4 during retail sales.

[0063] Figure 9 The schematic spatial representation shows a detail of the outer packaging 2 according to a modified design. Here, the receiving slits 11, 12, 13, 14 are at least substantially formed on a single folded part 20 of the flap 8. Figure 2 and 3 In the embodiment shown, the receiving slots 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 are also at least substantially formed on the fold 20 of the flap 8 , but they also extend slightly into the second fold 21 of the flap 8 .

[0064] In another possible modification, the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 can be formed on the first fold 20 of the flap 8 and on at least one second fold 21 of the flap 8. This is possible in particular in the following design, in which a configuration is provided, such as also by means of Figure 10 and 11 The same third folder 22 is shown.

[0065] Figure 10 According to another embodiment, a schematic spatial representation shows a detail of the outer packaging 2 before the flap 8 is inserted, wherein the flap 8 has a plurality of folds 28, 29. Figure 11 A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 10 The details shown in FIG. 1 are used to illustrate the design of the flap 8 in the inserted state.

[0066] The receiving slits 11, 12, 13, 14 are provided on the first folded piece 20, the second folded piece 21 and the third folded piece 22 of the flap 8. The third folded piece 22 connects the first folded piece 20 with the second folded piece 21. Figure 11 When the cover 6 is shown closed in FIG, the third flap 22 is arranged at a significant distance 30 from the cover 6. This allows a particularly stable support for the suspension web 4 to be achieved.

[0067] Furthermore, when the cover 6 is closed, the third folding piece 22 is at least approximately parallel to the inner side 31 ( Figure 1 and 5 ) can be arranged. This design can be implemented so that the receiving box 45 of the sales package 3 can be supported on the third flap 22 during transportation or storage. As a result, even in the event of impact during transportation, etc., the receiving box 45 of the sales package is at least substantially prevented from shifting within the outer packaging 2. This effectively prevents the hanging tab 4 of the sales package 3 from bending inward, etc.

[0068] This makes it possible to create an arrangement 1 comprising an outer packaging 2 and a plurality of sales packages 3, in particular windshield wiper packages, with hanging tabs 4, wherein in the packaged state the sales packages 3 are arranged side by side in the outer packaging 2 and the hanging tabs 4 of the sales packages 3 are inserted into the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 of the flap 8 placed on the receiving body 5. Furthermore, the receiving slots 11, 12, 13, 14 are arranged along the height H ( Figure 1 ) can be constructed slightly higher than the suspension tab 4. Thus, an advantageous support for the suspension tab 4 and / or an advantageous support for impact forces or similar forces during transportation can be achieved.

[0069] The invention is not restricted to the described embodiments.

Claims

1. An outer packaging (2) for a sales package (3) with a suspension tab (4), in particular for a windshield wiper package, the outer packaging comprising a receiving body (5) and a cover (6) for closing the receiving body (5), wherein a receiving chamber (7) is formed in the receiving body (5) closed by the cover (6), in which a plurality of sales packages (3) can be arranged. It is characterized by: A plurality of receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14) are formed on a flap (8) placed on a receiving body (5), said receiving slits being spaced apart from one another within the width (15) of the flap (8), and at least a portion (20) of the flap (8) having the receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14) extends into the receiving chamber (7) in order to at least partially insert a hanging tab (4) of a sales package (3) arranged in the receiving chamber (7) into the receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14).

2. The outer packaging according to claim 1, It is characterized in that a) the flap (8) is folded onto the receiving body (5) and / or b) the receiving body (5) and the flap (8) placed on the receiving body (5) consist at least substantially of foldable cardboard (25) as material and / or c) The receiving body (5), the flap (8) placed on the receiving body (5) and the cover (6) are at least substantially formed from a multiply folded flat base body (26), in particular a cardboard body.

3. The outer packaging according to claim 1 or 2, It is characterized by: The receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are at least substantially formed on a single fold (20) of the flap (8).

4. The outer packaging according to claim 1 or 2, It is characterized in that The receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14) are formed on a first fold (20) of the flap (8) and on at least one second fold (21) of the flap (8).

5. The outer packaging according to claim 4, It is characterized by: The receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14) are arranged on a first folding piece (20), a second folding piece (21) and at least a third folding piece (22) connecting the first folding piece (20) and the second folding piece (21) of the flap (8), and the third folding piece (22) is arranged at a significant distance (30) relative to the cover (6) when the cover (6) is closed.

6. The outer packaging according to claim 5, It is characterized by: The third folding part (22) is arranged at least approximately parallel to the inner side (31) of the cover (6) when the cover (6) is closed.

7. The outer packaging according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, It is characterized by: Adjacent receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are spaced apart from one another at least approximately at the same distance (16) when viewed along the width (15) of the flap (8).

8. The outer packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 7, It is characterized by: The receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14) extend over at least 30%, in particular at least 50%, and further in particular at least 70% of the length (18) viewed transversely to the folded edge (17) between the flap (8) and the receiving body (5).

9. The outer packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 8, It is characterized by: The thickness (D) of the flap (8) is at least not greater than the slit width (19) of the receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14).

10. The outer packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 9, It is characterized by: Each receiving slot (11, 12, 13, 14) is used to insert exactly one hanging tab (4) of the sales package (3).

11. A component (1) comprising at least one outer packaging (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, a plurality of sales packages (3) with hanging tabs (4), in particular windshield wiper packages, wherein in the packaged state the sales packages (3) are arranged side by side in the outer packaging (2) and the hanging tabs (4) of the sales packages (3) are inserted into receiving slits (11, 12, 13, 14) of a flap (8) placed on a receiving body (5).

12. The assembly according to claim 11, It is characterized by: a) the receiving slots (11, 12, 13, 14) are constructed slightly higher than the suspension tabs (4) when viewed along the height (H) of the receiving body (5) and / or b) The suspension tabs (4) each have at least one through-hole (40), which is designed so that a bracket (41) of a sales device (42) can be guided through the through-hole (40) in order to suspend the sales package (3) on the suspension tab (4) during retail sales.

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