Shipping packaging with integrated DIY conversion function to a picture frame

Abstract

(Main claim): Flat shipping packaging made of cardboard for receiving a flat printed product, in particular a poster, characterized in that - the packaging is a single, hinged piece and has cut lines, especially perforated lines, on the inside, - the printed product is included in the packaging together with at least four frame elements and a cutting tool, - and the packaging can be transformed into a back panel by loosening, in particular cutting along the cutting lines, on which the printed product can be arranged and framed with the frame elements, so that a complete picture frame is created.

Description

1. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a flat shipping package for printed products, in particular posters, which, after opening, can be transformed into a backing board for DIY framing of the printed product. The packaging serves both as transport protection and as a component of a complete picture framing system. 2. State of the art

[0002] Standard shipping packaging for posters or other flat printed materials consists of cardboard sleeves or mailing tubes, designed solely for protection during transport. Reusing the packaging for displaying the contents is not currently envisioned. In particular, no solutions are known where the shipping packaging itself is part of a complete DIY frame system that integrates all the components necessary to construct a functional frame. 3. Object of the invention

[0003] The invention is based on the objective of providing a compact, economical and resource-saving shipping packaging. - which enables the safe shipping of a flat printed product, - simultaneously contains all the components required for framing, - and which, once opened, can be converted into a back panel for framing without any additional accessories. 4. Solution

[0004] This problem is solved by a package with the features of claim 1. The package consists of a flat, hinged cardboard element, on the inner sides of which there are predefined cuts, in particular perforations.

[0005] The printed product is placed in the packaging together with at least four frame elements and a cutting tool, in particular a utility knife.

[0006] After opening, the user can cut out a rectangular area along the marked lines, which serves as the back panel. The printed material is placed on this back panel and framed with the frame elements, which can be connected without tools. 5. Advantages of the invention • Multifunctionality: The packaging serves simultaneously as shipping packaging and as part of a picture frame. • Compactness: All necessary components are contained in a single flat packaging unit. • Sustainability: Reusing the packaging as a back panel reduces waste and the need for separate frame products. • Easy to use: The perforations allow for intuitive DIY use without additional tools. • Cost savings: The purchase of a separate frame is no longer necessary. • Increased user engagement: The product offers an interactive DIY experience with high brand recognition.

[0007] An embodiment of the invention is described with reference to the Fig. 1 to 3 explained. They show: • Fig. 1. Keep the packaging closed. • Fig. 2 the opened packaging with inner field, inserted frame rods and cutting guides, • Fig. 3 the fully unfolded packaging in top view showing all folding areas, cutting lines and pairs of holes for attaching the frame rods.

[0008] Fig. Figure 1 shows the outside of the packaging (1) with the closure flap (2) and the slot (8). The closure flap (2) serves to insert the packaging into the slot (8) and thereby close it.

[0009] Fig. Figure 2 shows the packaging opened. Visible are the closure flap (2), the cutting guides (3), the side flap (4), the folding surfaces with pairs of holes for attaching the frame poles (6), the slots (8), the inner surface (7), and the hole for attaching the frame poles (9). The folding surfaces (6) allow the frame poles (5) to be inserted and secured after folding. The inner surface (7) can be used as a backing for the poster frame after cutting. The cutting guides (3) mark the areas that can be cut out, and the side flap (4) provides additional protection for the printed panels inside.

[0010] Fig.Figure 3 shows the packaging fully unfolded from above. Visible are the closure flap (2), the cut lines (3), the side flap (4), the folding surfaces with pairs of holes for rod attachment (6), the slots (8), the inner surface (7), and the hole for rod attachment (9). In this view, the folding surfaces (6) and side flaps (4) are folded upwards, so that the entire packaging assembly is visible flat. Reference symbol list 1 Outside 2. Closure flap 3 cutting lines 4 side flap 5 frame bars 6 folding surfaces with pairs of holes for securing poles 7 Interior surface 8 slots 9 holes for rod mounting

Claims

[1] (Main claim): Flat shipping packaging made of cardboard for holding a flat printed product, in particular a poster, characterized by , that - the packaging is a single, hinged piece and has cut lines, especially perforated lines, on the inside, - the printed product is included in the packaging together with at least four frame elements and a cutting tool, - and the packaging can be transformed into a back panel by loosening, in particular cutting along the cutting lines, on which the printed product can be arranged and framed with the frame elements, so that a complete picture frame is created. [2] Packaging according to claim 1, characterized by , that the perforated cut lines are located on the inner halves of the opened packaging and serve to form a rectangular back surface. [3] Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the frame elements are fixed in separate holders on the inside of the packaging or inserted loosely. [4] Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cutting tool is a utility knife, which is housed in a designated recess in the packaging. [5] Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the packaging is flat and forms a uniform shipping format when closed, with the frame elements and cutting tool being completely contained within the packaging body. [6] Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cut-out back panel has the dimensions of the printed product contained in the packaging. [7] Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the frame elements can be connected to each other without tools using plug-in, clamping or sliding mechanisms. [8] Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the entire DIY frame system can be used without any additional accessories. [9] Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that it forms a complete DIY frame kit, consisting of the packaging as a backing board, the frame elements, the cutting tool and the printed product contained therein.

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