Display base, cutting and method for assembling the base

Abstract

A one-piece blank (10) made of a foldable material for a base (12), wherein the blank (10) in an original state in which the blank (10) is not folded and permanently joined extends in a plane spanned by a width direction (B) and length direction (L) oriented perpendicular to each other, wherein the blank (10) has: outer side walls (14) which are connected to each other via first fold lines (22) which extend in the longitudinal direction (L); inner side walls (16), wherein the inner and outer side walls (14, 16) are assigned to each other in pairs, so that assigned side walls (14-1, 16-1; 14-2, 16-2; 14-3, 16-3; 14-4, 16-4) are spaced apart, preferably parallel, opposite each other in an assembled state of the base (12); Lid flaps (18) arranged in the longitudinal direction (L) between the outer and inner side walls (14, 16), the lid flaps (18) being connected to the outer and inner side walls (14, 16) via second and third fold lines (24, 26) extending in the width direction (B); and fixing tabs (20), wherein the fixing tabs (20) are connected to the inner side walls (16) via fourth fold lines (28) extending in the longitudinal direction (L); wherein at least two of the fixing tabs (20-2, 20-3) which are directly adjacent to each other in the width direction (B) are directly connected to each other.

Description

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a "display" base and, more particularly, to a blank for such a base and a method for assembling or unfolding the base.

[0002] A "display" is used for the effective display and presentation of goods for promotional purposes. A display can be a large, marketing-oriented packaging for sales promotion. This means that the outer transport packaging is designed so that it can be reconfigured in the store to present the goods transported therein in an aesthetically pleasing manner to the customer. Displays are frequently used in retail to present small items, seasonal items (e.g., Advent calendars), and the like. Displays are often set up temporarily in the sales area (e.g., directly in front of the checkout).

[0003] There are various types of displays. In the present disclosure, display bases are specifically considered, which are also referred to below as "bases" for short. The "bases" are usually made from one-piece blanks. These one-piece blanks are folded and permanently joined, e.g. glued, at certain positions to produce flat, folded bases. In the folded transport state, which is also called the flat state, the bases represent flat panels so that they can be stored and transported in a space-saving manner. In the use state, the panels are unfolded, i.e. unfolded, in order to use the bases in an assembled state, which is also called the erected state, by the end user (store operator) in a store.

[0004] The bases can generally be of different dimensions. For example, the bases can be dimensioned so that they can be placed flush, i.e., form-fitting along an outer perimeter, on pallets, in order to present the goods to customers at an ergonomic and comfortable height. The bases are placed on top of the unfolded bases.

[0005] An exemplary base made from an exemplary one-piece blank is described in the document DE 10 2004 003 246 B4. The corresponding (one-piece) blank is described in the present disclosure in Fig. 6 in a plan view and has inner and outer side walls, lid flaps, base flaps, and locking flaps. When the base is in the erected state, the inner and outer side walls define a ring-shaped structure that is hollow inside. The inner and outer side walls are securely locked together by the locking flaps. The base flaps define a base on which the erected base rests on a surface. When the base is in the erected state, the lid flaps are oriented horizontally and define a receiving surface on which the goods are placed for presentation purposes.

[0006] Document DE 10 2004 003 246 B4 also describes how the desired base is obtained from the one-piece blank in a flat transport position and what must be done to move the base from the flat position to the upright position. When assembling the base, a specific sequence of steps must be followed to unfold the base into a stable final state. In particular, the inner side walls must be unfolded in pairs.

[0007] The document DE 10 2013 005 386 A1 concerns a base and a cut-out therefor.

[0008] Document FR 1 248 556 A concerns a sales display.

[0009] Furthermore, the locking tabs must be folded by the end user into cavities that are not visible from the outside and are difficult to access. If the locking tabs are not correctly positioned in these cavities, the final assembly of the base will be difficult or even impossible.

[0010] If the assembly steps are not performed correctly or in the wrong order, the end user will not be able to assemble the base. The assembly is not intuitive. The end user must be familiar with the assembly steps in advance.

[0011] The production of the conventional base from the one-piece blank is time-consuming and requires the use of more than one (standard) machine for folding and gluing the side walls and flaps of the blank. The output at which the one-piece blanks can be produced from the finished, folded and glued conventional bases in a flat state is in the order of magnitude of very few bases per minute.

[0012] Conventional cuts require a lot of material for the side walls and flaps.

[0013] To produce the conventional base from the blank, many gluings are required at many different positions on the blank, so that several machines or special machines must be used for folding and gluing.

[0014] It is therefore a task to provide an improved cutting that results in lower material usage, higher manufacturing performance and an intuitive construction of the base.

[0015] This object is achieved by a one-piece blank made of a foldable material, such as cardboard, corrugated cardboard, carton or plastic, in particular for a base, wherein the blank, in an original state in which the blank is not folded, extends in a plane which is spanned by a width direction and a length direction which are oriented perpendicular to one another, wherein the blank has: outer side walls which are connected to one another via first fold lines which extend in the length direction; inner side walls, wherein the inner and outer side walls are assigned to one another in pairs, so that mutually assigned side walls are spaced apart, preferably parallel, opposite one another in a constructed state of the base;Lid flaps arranged in the length direction between the outer and inner side walls, wherein the lid flaps are connected to the outer and inner side walls via second and third fold lines extending in the width direction; and fixing flaps, wherein the fixing flaps are connected to the inner side walls via fourth fold lines extending in the length direction; wherein at least two of the fixing flaps, which are directly adjacent to each other in the width direction, are directly connected to each other.

[0016] The connection of directly adjacent fixing tabs results in an intuitive assembly of the base from its flat to its upright position. There is no specific order in which the side panels must be unfolded during assembly.

[0017] Fewer steps are required to erect the base.

[0018] The directly connected fixing tabs result in a forced guidance of the side walls, especially the inner side walls, when assembling the base.

[0019] The positive guide increases safety during assembly of the base because the side walls and / or fixing tabs do not interfere with each other when unfolding the base, preventing blockages.

[0020] Furthermore, these blanks are designed so that several tonnage blanks can be folded and glued per hour using a single machine. Compared to the conventional blank mentioned above, at least five times as many blanks can be folded and glued in the same unit of time, especially with a single machine.

[0021] Furthermore, it is advantageous if all fixing tabs that are directly adjacent to each other in the width direction are connected to each other.

[0022] In this case, the risk of blockages is completely eliminated. The inner side walls are all directly connected to each other along the width direction. The directly adjacent fixing tabs guide each other (and the inner side walls) during the construction of the base.

[0023] Preferably, interconnected fixing tabs have one or more, in particular oval, recesses between them.

[0024] The recesses prevent the fixing tabs from being visible on the outer side walls. When the base is upright, the side walls retain their desired shape. The fixing walls do not visibly bulge the side walls.

[0025] The recesses can also be designed as simple (straight) cuts.

[0026] In addition, the stacking height is reduced when several bases are stacked vertically on top of each other in a flat position.

[0027] In a further embodiment, two of the fixing tabs are each connected directly to one of the inner side walls via one of the fourth fold lines, so that each of the inner side walls is arranged in the width direction between the two of the fixing tabs which are connected to each other.

[0028] In this case, each inner side panel is assigned two side-mounted securing tabs. Directly adjacent securing tabs are folded along the same fold line as the corresponding outer side panels. This results in an extremely stable overall assembly when assembled.

[0029] In another preferred embodiment of the blank, a standing surface of the base, on which the base stands in the assembled state, is formed essentially by fold-free edges of the inner and outer side walls.

[0030] However, floor tabs, which are typically used to erect the base and to securely hold the inner and outer side walls at a predetermined (horizontal) distance from each other when the base is assembled (i.e., erected), are not included. This results in material savings. This material savings is reflected, for example, in the fact that the blank is shorter in the longitudinal direction than a conventional blank used to manufacture a base, which, however, has identical external dimensions when assembled.

[0031] The base of the present disclosure therefore stands solely on the inner and outer side walls and, if applicable, on the fixing tabs, if these are provided, which also explains the use of the term "essentially" in the formation of the base.

[0032] Preferably, the standing surface is additionally formed by fold-free edges of the fixing tabs, wherein in this case the fixing tabs are directly connected to the corresponding inner side walls in the length direction over an entire length of the inner side walls.

[0033] With appropriately dimensioned fixing tabs and inner side walls, the load caused by the goods being displayed is transferred to the support surface not only through the inner and outer side walls, but also via the fixing tabs. In this case, the inner and outer side walls can be made of a thinner material, for example, while maintaining the same load-bearing capacity.

[0034] However, shorter fixing tabs have the advantage that less material is required and that the risk of the fixing tabs showing on the outside is reduced.

[0035] In a further particular embodiment, a length of the fixing tabs is therefore shorter than a length of the inner side walls, wherein the fixing tabs are preferably arranged centrally to the inner side walls in the length direction.

[0036] In this design, the forced guidance function is retained so that the inner side walls are folded out synchronously with the outer side walls when the base is being assembled, without blocking each other.

[0037] In particular, positioning tongues can also be provided which are connected without folding to the fold-free edges of the outer side walls.

[0038] The positioning tabs can be used to secure the assembled base to and / or on a mounting surface. The positioning tabs prevent the erected base from (automatically) returning to its flat transport position.

[0039] Furthermore, the object is achieved by a base which is formed by folding and permanently joining the blank, wherein the blank is formed in the manner described above.

[0040] Preferably, the outer and inner side walls of the base in the width direction are permanently connected to one another, preferably by gluing.

[0041] Furthermore, the object is achieved by a method for assembling a base which is designed according to the type described above, the method comprising the steps of: providing the base in its flat transport position, in which the outer and inner side walls lie flat on one another; positioning the base in the flat transport position on a construction surface such that one of the fold-free edges which projects beyond the other fold-free edge touches the construction surface, and in particular such that the side walls are oriented perpendicular to the construction surface; and moving the superimposed side walls apart until the other fold-free edge also touches the construction surface.

[0042] Assembly of the base requires only a few simple steps, which can be performed intuitively by the end user without instructions. The end user places the base in its flat transport position on the desired assembly surface, reaches inside the flat, stacked side panels, and pulls them apart slightly. This causes all (inner and outer) side panels to move apart synchronously. This prevents the fixing tabs from becoming stuck in hard-to-reach cavities inside the base. In particular, the inner side panels cannot block each other or prevent assembly during the base assembly.

[0043] Preferably, the moving apart comprises pulling apart and / or pressing down the side walls which initially lie flat on one another.

[0044] Although pressing down is not mandatory, pressing down can assist the closely spaced side walls in moving apart.

[0045] In particular, the method further comprises fixing the base to and / or on the mounting surface by means of one or more positioning tongues.

[0046] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the combination specified in each case, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0047] Embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated in the drawings and explained in more detail in the following description. They show: Fig. 1 a plan view of a one-piece blank; Fig. 2 a top view of a slightly modified cut; Fig. 3 a top view of the cutting of the Fig. 1 to illustrate folding and permanently joining the blank to form a base; Fig. 4 different phases of a construction process, each in a side view; Fig. 5 the same phases of the construction process of the Fig. 4 each in a plan view; and Fig. 6 a top view of a conventional cut.

[0048] Fig. 1 shows a one-piece blank 10 according to the present disclosure for a display base (not shown), which will also be referred to below as “base” 12.

[0049] The Fig. Figure 1 shows a plan view of the flat blank 10, which is not yet folded and permanently fixed (e.g., glued). The blank 10 lies in a (single) plane spanned by a width direction B and a length direction L, as in Fig. 1. The length direction L and the width direction B are oriented perpendicular to each other. In the assembled or erected state (not shown) of the base 12, see Fig. 4C and Fig. 5C, the length direction L corresponds to a height H of the base 12.

[0050] The blank 10 of the present disclosure includes outer side walls 14, inner side walls 16, lid flaps 18, and securing flaps 20. Bottom flaps (not shown) are preferably omitted.

[0051] In the present disclosure, a "flap" is understood to mean one of two - preferably flat, ie planar, - elements (e.g. side) which is (continuously) directly connected to the other element along a fold line and which, when folded around this fold line, can be placed on the other element so that the two folded elements touch each other in an overlapping manner.

[0052] Since the cut 10 of the Fig. 1 is later intended to form a cubic base 12, the blank 10 comprises four outer side walls 14-1 to 14-10, four inner side walls 16-1 to 16-4, and four cover flaps 18-1 to 18-4. If the cubic shape of the base 12 is deviated from, the number of outer side walls 14, inner side walls 16, and cover flaps 18 is adjusted accordingly. This means that, depending on the shape of the erected base 12, more or fewer side walls 14 and 16 and cover flaps 18 are used.

[0053] The outer side walls 14 are directly connected to one another in the width direction B via first fold lines 22. The first fold lines 22 extend in the length direction L. Four first fold lines 22-1 to 22-4 are provided because an adhesive flap 30 (directly) adjoins the outside of the first outer side wall 14-1 in order to (later) establish a permanent connection to the side wall 14-4, as will be explained in more detail below.

[0054] The first fold lines 22 are in the Fig. 1 are imaginary and become visible edges when the side walls are erected. The first fold lines 22 can be implemented by crease lines to simplify the folding of the corresponding side walls and / or flaps onto one another. This generally applies to all fold lines to be discussed below. Crease lines can be created by punching holes along a line into a surface or by compacting material along the line, thus predefining the position of fold edges.

[0055] The lid flaps 18 are generally arranged in the length direction L between the outer side walls 14 and the inner side walls 16. The lid flaps 18 are directly connected to the outer side walls 14 via a second fold line 24. The lid flaps 18 are directly connected to the inner side walls 16 via a third fold line 26. The second and third fold lines 24 and 26 extend parallel to each other along the width direction B and are spaced apart from each other in the length direction L. Although in the Fig. 1, several second and third fold lines 24 and 26 are designated, it is understood that these lines 24 and 26 together each define a single line, so that no more precise distinction will be made below between one or more lines 24 and 26. The same applies, for example, to the first fold line 22-2, which extends beyond the area between the inner side walls 14-2 and 14-3 into the area between the inner side walls 16-2 and 16-3 (and their associated fixing tabs 20-2 and 20-3).

[0056] The outer side walls 14 are indirectly connected to the inner side walls 16 via the cover flaps 18. The second and third fold lines 24 and 26 form externally visible edges when the base 12 is assembled.

[0057] In the Fig. 1 shows eight fixing tabs 20 as an example, which are preferably arranged in pairs - in the Fig. 1 left and right - are directly connected to the inner side walls 16 via fourth fold lines 28. The fourth fold lines 28 generally extend in the length direction L.

[0058] One of the two fixing tabs 20-4, which is assigned to the inner side wall 16-4, can be formed in two parts, for example. A first part of this fixing tab 20-4, which is in the Fig. 1 shown on the right, is directly connected to the inner side wall 16-4. A second part of the fixing tab 20-4, which is in the Fig. 1, shown on the left, is directly connected to the fixing tab 20-1, which in turn is directly connected to the inner side wall 16-1. This optional two-part design is due to the fact that the two-part fixing tab 20-4 is used to connect the inner side wall 16-1 to the inner side wall 16-4 in a circumferential direction of the base (width direction B of the blank 10), as will be explained in more detail later.

[0059] It is understood that the fixing tab 20-4 can also be formed as a single piece. In this case, the fixing tab 20-4 is preferably only directly connected to the inner side wall 16-4.

[0060] It is understood that generally more or fewer fixing tabs 20 can be used. However, it is preferred that each of the inner side walls 16 is assigned two fixing tabs 20, which are arranged laterally to the corresponding side wall 16 in the width direction B and are (directly) connected to this side wall 16, as shown in Fig. 1 is shown.

[0061] Furthermore, it is preferred if all directly adjacent fixing tabs 20 are directly connected to one another in the width direction B, cf. Fig. 2.

[0062] Furthermore, it generally applies that outer side walls 14, inner side walls 16, and cover flap 18, which are opposite one another in the length direction L, are associated with one another to jointly form one of the four walls of the base 12 in the erected state. For example, the outer side wall 14-1, the inner side wall 16-1, and the cover flap 18-1 are associated with one another. The inner side wall 16-1 is in the assembled state of the base 12, see Fig. 4C and Fig. 5C, arranged opposite the outer side wall 14-1. In this case, the side walls 14-1 and 16-1 extend vertically and are spaced horizontally across the cover tab 18-1. The same applies to the other walls or pairs of side walls and tabs of the base 12.

[0063] In the Fig. 1, only the middle fixing tabs 20-2 and 20-3 are directly connected to each other. These fixing tabs 20-2 and 20-3 are directly opposite each other in the width direction B. At their end sections, which are opposite each other in the length direction L, the fixing tabs 20-2 and 20-3 are directly connected to each other in the width direction B.

[0064] Optionally, some of the fixing tabs 20 directly opposite each other in the width direction B are directly connected to each other. Preferably, all fixing tabs 20 directly opposite each other in the width direction B are connected to each other, cf. Fig. 2.

[0065] The fixing tabs 20-1 and 20-3 of the Fig. 1, for example, are not directly connected to each other, although they are indirectly connected. This indirect connection is made via the cover tabs 18.

[0066] The same applies to the geometric arrangement of these fixing tabs 20-1 and 20-3. Although the fixing tabs 20-1 and 20-3 are also opposite each other in the width direction B, they are not directly opposite each other.

[0067] This direct connection of directly adjacent fixing tabs 20 results in a forced guidance when assembling the base 12. The outer side walls 14, the inner side walls 16 and the cover tabs 18 move synchronously when unfolding (unfolding) the base 12 from the flat transport position into the upright use position by the end user simply folding out the base 12.

[0068] In the flat transport position of the base 12, the first side walls 14-1 and 16-1 are permanently connected to the fourth side walls 14-4 and 16-4 by folding the first side walls and lid flap 14-1, 16-1 and 18-1 inward along the first fold line 22-2 and folding the fourth side walls 14-4, 16-4 and the lid flap 18-4 inward along the first fold line 22-4 and then (permanently) fastened to one another. The fastening can be achieved by adhesive bonds (not shown) provided in the area of ​​the (two-part) fixing flap 20-4 and in the area of ​​the adhesive flap 30, as described with reference to Fig. 2 will be explained in more detail.

[0069] Recesses 31 can be provided between directly adjacent fixing tabs 20. The recesses 31 are preferably elliptical and are at least partially surrounded by the outer, free edges of the fixing tabs 20. The recesses 31 prevent the fixing tabs 20 from being visible on the side walls 14.

[0070] In the Fig. 1, the first recess 31-1 and the third recess 31-3 are completely surrounded by the outer exposed edges of the fixing tabs 20. The recesses 31-2 and 31-4 are not completely surrounded by the edges of the fixing tabs 20 because the directly adjacent fixing tabs 20-1 and 20-2, or 20-3 and 20-4, are not connected to each other. However, the second and fourth recesses 31-2 and 31-4 can also be completely surrounded by the edges of the fixing tabs 20, as is preferred, cf. Fig. 2.

[0071] The Fig. 2 shows the cut 10 of the Fig. 1 with the above-mentioned modification, in which all fixing tabs 20 which are directly opposite each other in the width direction B are also directly connected to each other, cf. Fig. 2 explicitly designated fixing tabs 20-1 to 20-4.

[0072] The Fig. 2 also serves to illustrate potential bonding areas 32. In the Fig. In Figure 2, several bonding areas 32 are indicated by areas surrounded by a dashed line. It is understood that more or fewer bonding areas 32 can be provided.

[0073] It can be seen that the bonding areas 32 are in Fig. 2 all extend substantially in the length direction L. This means that in the case of actual bonding of these areas 32, only a single machine needs to be used because the bonding areas 32 are oriented in only one direction.

[0074] It is understood that the size of the bonding areas 32 is variable. Furthermore, it is understood that the bonding can be applied over the entire surface or discretely distributed within the areas 32.

[0075] The size and position of the bonding areas 32-1 and 32-2 are selected such that the outer side walls 14-1 and 14-4, when folded around the fold lines 22-2 and 22-4 (cf. Fig. 1) can be permanently connected to each other. The same applies to the bonding areas 32-3 and 32-4, which are used to permanently fix the inner side walls 16-1 and 16-4 together.

[0076] In general, it is understood that the adhesive only needs to be provided in one of the mutually associated bonding areas 32. Furthermore, it is understood that in the bonding area pairs 32-1 and 32-2 or 32-3 and 32-4, the mutually associated bonding areas 32 are on opposite sides (top side or bottom side in the plan views of the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) are provided.

[0077] The situation is different for the pairs formed by the bonding areas 32-5 and 32-6, or 32-7 and 32-8. These bonding areas 32-5 to 32-8 are all provided on the same side (top side) of the blank 10 to permanently connect the directly opposite fixing tabs 20-1 and 20-2, or 20-3 and 20-4. These bonding areas 32-5 to 32-8, in particular, support the guided opening of the base 12 from the flat transport position.

[0078] In addition to the simple mechanism for (synchronized) unfolding the flat base 12 into the upright use position, this cut also offers significant material savings. This material saving is primarily due to the fact that the base flaps (not shown) are not absolutely necessary. With conventional cuts (see Fig. 6) In the longitudinal direction L, floor tabs are provided on the outer and inner side walls, which, when in use, are oriented parallel to the (horizontal) cover tabs. The conventional base 12 rests on these floor tabs, which are not present here. The conventional floor tabs, which are not present here, define a standing surface for the conventional base 12.

[0079] The Fig. 1-3 missing floor tabs reduce a total length of the blank 10 and thus the amount of material required to build the base 12.

[0080] The base of the blank 10 or the base 12 of the present disclosure is formed by the fold-free edges 34 and 36 of the side walls 14 and 16, see. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The fold-free edge 34 is formed by connection-free edges of the outer side walls 14, which optionally serve with positioning tongues 38 for positioning the base 12 on a pallet (not shown).

[0081] "Connection-free" means that no other elements of the blank 10 are connected to the corresponding walls or flaps. "Fold-free" means that these edges are not created by folding.

[0082] The fold-free edge 36 is formed by the connection-free edges of the inner side walls 16. The fold-free edges 34 and 36 extend into the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 in the width direction B and are on the outside when viewed in the length direction L.

[0083] Fig. 3 again shows a plan view of the blank 10 of the Fig. 1. The Fig. 3 is used to illustrate the various folds that can be carried out in order to obtain the corresponding base 12 from the flat, one-piece blank 10 in its flat transport position (cf. Fig. 4A and Fig. 5A).

[0084] In a first step, the outer side walls 14 and the inner side walls 16 are folded onto one another by a first fold around the second fold line 24 or alternatively the third fold line 26. Preferably, the inner side walls 16 are folded together with the lid flaps 18 around the fold line 24 onto the outer side walls 14, i.e. in the Fig. 3 from top to bottom, as indicated by an arrow 40. Then, the outer side walls 14-1 and 16-1 as well as 14-4 and 16-4 in the width direction B are folded inwards around the first fold lines 22-2 and 22-4, respectively, i.e. from left to right or right to left in the Fig. 3, as indicated by arrows 42. Subsequently, the outer fixing tabs 20-4 are connected to each other and the adhesive tab 30 is connected to the outer side wall 14-4 by the adhesive areas 32 provided there (cf. Fig. 2) placed on top of each other and brought into contact.

[0085] In this folded and permanently connected state (not shown in Fig. 3) the inner side walls 16 project beyond the outer side walls 14 in the length direction L. This means that the edges 34 and 36 do not lie congruently on top of each other.

[0086] Once the edge 36 of the inner side walls 16 is positioned on a support surface 44 where the base 12 is to be installed, a small force or pressure is sufficient to fully unfold the base 12, as described with reference to the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 will be explained in more detail. The force or pressure is preferably exerted on the (folding) edge between the outer side walls 14 and the cover flaps 18, so that the fold-free edge 34 of the outer side walls 14 moves in the length direction L relative to the level of the fold-free edge 36 of the inner walls 16. At the same time, the fixing flaps 20 unfold in the interior and move the inner side walls 16 from the outer side walls 14 into an interior of the base 12. The base 12 is then ready for use.

[0087] Furthermore, the Fig. 3 shows a possible modification of the fixing tabs 20 by way of example in the area between the first inner side wall 16-1 and the second inner side wall 16-2. These fixing tabs 20' are shortened in the length direction L. It is understood that this modification can be made for several or all directly adjacent fixing tab pairs.

[0088] The shorter fixing tabs 20' are in the Fig. 3 between the inner side walls 16-1 and 16-2 is indicated by dashed lines. The fixing tabs 20' are preferably arranged centrally in the length direction L relative to the directly adjacent inner side walls 16-1 and 16-2. These fixing tabs 20' are connected to one another, particularly in the width direction B, and in turn define a fully enclosed recess 31' between them.

[0089] In this way, even more material can be saved without compromising the positive guidance function. The footprint of the base 12 is merely reduced by the amount by which the fold-free edge 36 is reduced due to the omitted end sections of the fixing tabs 20'.

[0090] Although the cuts 10 of the Fig. 1 to 3 show inner and outer side walls 14 and 16 with identical lengths, the length of the inner side walls 16 could also be shorter than the length of the outer side walls 14. In this case, the receiving surface for the goods formed by the lid tabs 18 would not be oriented horizontally when the base 12 is assembled, but rather inclined inwardly. In this case, the annular base 12 has an inwardly sloping funnel on its upper side, which can be advantageous for securely aligning the goods centrally.

[0091] The following is based on the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, the method for constructing the base 12 will be explained. Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 each comprise three representations A to C, where the Fig. 4 shows side views of the base 12 in the different stages of construction and the Fig. 5 Top views of the base 12 of the Fig. 4 in the corresponding phases.

[0092] In a first phase according to the Fig. 4A and Fig. 5A, the base 12 is positioned perpendicularly on the mounting surface 44 in its flat transport position, in which the outer and inner side walls 14 and 16 lie flat against one another. The inner side walls 16 project beyond the outer side walls 14 so that the fold-free edges 36 of the inner side walls 16 come into contact with the mounting surface 44.

[0093] In a second phase according to the Fig. 4B and Fig. 5B, the superimposed side walls 14 and 16 are moved apart until the other fold-free edge 34 comes into contact with the build-up surface 44, as in the third phase according to the Fig. 4c and Fig. 5c. In the second phase, the base 12 is formed from the line shape of the Fig. 5A into the trapezoidal shape of the Fig. 5B above.

[0094] For this purpose, the end user can reach between the stacked side walls 14 and 16 with his or her fingers from above to pull the side walls 14 and 16 apart. Since the inner side walls 16 are preferably all connected to one another, the inner side walls 16 unfold automatically, i.e., in a forced manner.

[0095] At the same time, the end user can exert a slight pressure from above on the upper (folding) edge of the base 12, which is opposite the fold-free edges 34 and 36, until the upright use position of the base 12 is reached, which is shown in the Fig. 4C and Fig. 5C is shown.

[0096] If the mounting surface 44 is dimensioned as large as a base area (cf. outer outline of the base 12 in the Fig. 5C), the base 12 can be fixed in the assembled state with the positioning tabs 38, if present, on and / or on the mounting surface 44. The positioning tabs 38 are in the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 is not shown. The mounting surface 44 could, for example, be the top side of a pallet (not shown). List of reference symbols 10 Cutting 12 (display) sockets 14 outer side wall 16 inner side wall 18 Lid flap 20 fixing tab 22 1. Fold lines 24 2. Fold line(s) 26 3. Fold line(s) 28 4. Fold lines 30 adhesive flaps 31 recesses 32 Bonding area 34 fold-free edge of 14 36 fold-free edges of 16 38 Positioning tongue 40 1. Folding 42 2nd folding 44 construction area

Claims

[1] One-piece blank (10) made of a foldable material for a base (12), wherein the blank (10) in an original state in which the blank (10) is not folded and permanently connected, extends in a plane which is spanned by a width direction (B) and a length direction (L) which are oriented perpendicular to each other, wherein the blank (10) comprises: outer side walls (14) which are connected to one another via first fold lines (22) extending in the length direction (L); inner side walls (16), wherein the inner and outer side walls (14, 16) are assigned to one another in pairs, so that mutually assigned side walls (14-1, 16-1; 14-2, 16-2; 14-3, 16-3; 14-4, 16-4) are spaced apart from one another, preferably parallel, in an assembled state of the base (12); Lid flaps (18) arranged in the length direction (L) between the outer and inner side walls (14, 16), wherein the lid flaps (18) are connected to the outer and inner side walls (14, 16) via second and third fold lines (24, 26) extending in the width direction (B); and Fixing tabs (20), wherein the fixing tabs (20) are connected to the inner side walls (16) via fourth folding lines (28) extending in the length direction (L); wherein at least two of the fixing tabs (20-2, 20-3), which are directly adjacent to one another in the width direction (B), are directly connected to one another. [2] Blank (10) according to claim 1, wherein all fixing tabs (20) which are directly adjacent to one another in the width direction (B) are connected to one another. [3] Blank (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein directly connected fixing tabs (20) have a preferably oval recess (32) centrally between them. [4] Blank (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein two of the fixing tabs (20) are connected directly to one of the inner side walls (16) via one of the fourth fold lines (28), so that the one of the inner side walls (16) is arranged in the width direction (B) between the two of the fixing tabs (20) which are connected to one another. [5] Blank (10) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a standing surface of the base (12), on which the base (12) stands in the assembled state, is formed substantially by fold-free edges (34, 36) of the inner and outer side walls (14, 16). [6] Blank (10) according to claim 5, wherein the standing surface is further formed by fold-free edges of the fixing tabs (20), wherein the fixing tabs (20) are connected to the inner side walls (16) over an entire length of the inner side walls (16) in the length direction (L). [7] Blank (10) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 5, wherein a length of the fixing tabs (20) is shorter than a length of the inner side walls (16) and wherein the fixing tabs are preferably arranged centrally to the inner side walls (16) in the length direction (L). [8] Blank (10) according to one of the preceding claims, which further comprises positioning tongues (38) which are connected, in particular without folding, to the fold-free edges (34) of the outer side walls (14). [9] Base (12) formed by folding and permanently joining a blank (10) according to any one of the preceding claims. [10] Base (12) according to claim 9, wherein outer side walls (14-1, 14-4) and inner side walls (16-1, 16-4) located on the outside in the width direction (B) are permanently connected to one another, preferably by gluing. [11] A method for constructing a base (12) designed according to one of claims 9 or 10, comprising the steps of: Providing the base (12) in its flat transport position in which the outer and inner side walls (14, 16) lie flat on one another; Positioning the base (12) in the flat transport position on a mounting surface (44) such that one of the fold-free edges (34, 36) projecting beyond the other fold-free edge (36, 34) touches the mounting surface (44), and in particular such that the side walls (14, 16) are oriented perpendicular to the mounting surface (44); and Moving the side walls (14, 16) lying on top of one another apart until the other fold-free edge (36, 34) also touches the construction surface (44). [12] Method according to claim 11, wherein the moving apart comprises pulling apart and / or pressing down the initially flat side walls (14, 16). [13] The method of claim 11 or 12, further comprising: Fixing the base (12) to the mounting surface (44) by means of one or more positioning tongues (38).

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