Sales unit

Abstract

Sales unit, comprising at least one firelighter (10), at least one kindling (12), and a packaging device (16) in which the firelighter (10) and the kindling (12) are packaged.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a sales unit comprising at least one firelighter and a packaging device in which the firelighter is packaged.

[0002] Corresponding sales units have been known for many years.

[0003] Firelighters are used, for example, to light tiled stoves, fireplaces, kitchen stoves, grills and / or fireplaces, e.g. fire bowls or campfires.

[0004] A firelighter is a flammable material. This can be a natural product or a chemical lighter, such as a fuel paste.

[0005] The firelighter usually has a long burning time, but does not ignite itself. This is how the firelighter differs from a fire starter, such as a lighter.

[0006] In stores, firelighters are sold in a single unit. Several firelighters are packaged in a single unit, such as a plastic bag.

[0007] To easily start a fire, kindling sticks are usually placed over the firelighters. The kindling sticks are significantly thinner than the actual fuel, such as logs and / or wood briquettes.

[0008] Obtaining kindling is often difficult for end customers. Customers often have to split the kindling from a log themselves.

[0009] It is therefore an object of the invention to create a sales unit which makes it easier for the customer to obtain the utensils required for making fire.

[0010] This problem is solved by the subject matter of claim 1.

[0011] According to the invention, the sales unit comprises at least one, preferably lumpy, firelighter. Preferably, several firelighters are provided.

[0012] Furthermore, the sales unit comprises at least one, preferably elongated, kindling stick. Preferably, several kindling sticks are provided.

[0013] Finally, the sales unit has a packaging device in which the firelighter and kindling are packaged.

[0014] The firelighter and kindling are packaged in a common packaging device and are offered as a single sales unit.

[0015] The customer only needs to purchase one unit in the store to have the utensils needed to make a fire at his disposal.

[0016] It was surprising that the firelighter and kindling could be packaged together and sold as a single sales unit, especially since they are actually products manufactured at different production sites.

[0017] Further developments of the invention can also be found in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0018] According to one embodiment, a plurality of firelighters is provided.

[0019] For example, the sales unit may contain at least or exactly two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten firelighters.

[0020] Preferably between 10 and 100, e.g. 40 or 50, firelighters are provided per sales unit.

[0021] According to a further embodiment, the firelighter comprises or consists of wood wool, wax, sawdust and / or wood shavings.

[0022] Corresponding firelighters have a long burning time.

[0023] They also have a very long shelf life if stored properly.

[0024] Preferably, the firelighter may comprise or consist of pinewood and / or paraffin wax.

[0025] The firelighter is preferably a natural product, for example, one that is certified organic.

[0026] According to a further embodiment, a plurality of kindling sticks is provided.

[0027] Preferably, between 10 and 250, e.g. 100 or 150, kindling sticks are provided per packaging unit.

[0028] According to a further embodiment, the kindling comprises or consists of spruce wood and / or pine wood.

[0029] Spruce and / or pine wood is easy to ignite and burns for a comparatively long time.

[0030] According to a further embodiment, the kindling is air-dried.

[0031] The water content may preferably be less than 20%.

[0032] The ash and / or soot formation is comparatively low with air-dried kindling.

[0033] Alternatively, the kindling can be kiln-dried.

[0034] According to another embodiment, the kindling is split.

[0035] For example, it could be chunky logs.

[0036] The kindling should preferably be bark-free.

[0037] According to a further embodiment, the kindling has a length between 15 cm and 25 cm, preferably 17 cm or 18 cm.

[0038] The kindling can therefore be easily packaged.

[0039] It can also be conveniently placed at its intended location, such as a fireplace. This makes the kindling suitable even for smaller stoves.

[0040] According to a further embodiment, the kindling has an at least substantially rectangular cross-sectional area.

[0041] On the one hand, a suitably shaped kindling can be made relatively easily by splitting pieces. On the other hand, a rectangular cross-sectional area offers a better surface for the fire compared to a round one. The kindling can therefore ignite quickly.

[0042] According to a further embodiment, the width and / or height of the kindling is a maximum of 2 cm, preferably a maximum of 1 cm.

[0043] For example, the width and / or height can be between 0.5 cm and 0.6 cm and 1 cm, respectively.

[0044] Due to the small width and height, the kindling can ignite quickly.

[0045] According to a further embodiment, the firelighter and the kindling are arranged, preferably directly, next to each other and / or, preferably directly above each other.

[0046] The firelighter and kindling are therefore not separated from each other. This allows for optimal use of space in the packaging device. This saves packaging material, keeps costs down, and / or protects the environment.

[0047] According to a further embodiment, the packaging device provides a common, undivided packaging volume for the firelighter and the kindling.

[0048] Because the packaging volume is shared, no trend layers and / or dividers are necessary. This saves packaging material, keeps costs low, and / or protects the environment.

[0049] According to a further embodiment, the packaging device is designed as a bag.

[0050] Sacks are relatively inexpensive to produce and are also easy to store and / or transport.

[0051] According to a further embodiment, the bag comprises or consists of a cardboard, textile and / or plastic material.

[0052] A bag made of cardboard, for example, can be comparable to a charcoal bag. Disposal is environmentally friendly.

[0053] A bag made of textile material can, for example, be made of jute. The bag can preferably be reused.

[0054] A sack made of a plastic material can, for example, be designed as a plastic bag. This bag is preferably transparent. This allows the customer to see the contents of the sales unit from the outside. Furthermore, the use of a plastic material is more cost-effective than using a textile material.

[0055] According to a further embodiment, the packaging device is designed as a box.

[0056] For example, the box can be comparable to a cigar box. A corresponding sales unit can serve as a promotional item, for example, giving the box to the customer as a gift with a new fireplace.

[0057] According to a further embodiment, the box comprises or consists of a wood material, cardboard material, plastic material and / or a metal material.

[0058] Boxes made of cardboard or plastic are the cheapest. Boxes made of wood or metal, on the other hand, are more expensive but significantly higher quality.

[0059] According to a further embodiment, the packaging device is designed to be resealable.

[0060] For closing, a snap fastener, a magnet, a buckle, a latch and / or a lock can be provided, for example.

[0061] For example, high-quality, resealable boxes can be sold to customers and / or given as promotional gifts.

[0062] If, however, the packaging device is designed as a bag, it can be provided with a clip connection, adhesive connection, hook-and-loop connection, tongue-and-groove connection, click connection, and / or zip connection, for example. The bag can then be resealed and stored dry and / or contamination-free until the next use.

[0063] Alternatively, the packaging device may not be resealable. For example, the bag may be firmly glued, welded, sewn, and / or stapled.

[0064] According to a further embodiment, a fire starter is provided.

[0065] For example, a fire starter can be included in a promotional gift, providing the customer with all the tools they need to start a fire.

[0066] According to a further embodiment, the fire starter is designed as a match, matchbox, lighter and / or flint.

[0067] Such fire starters are commercially available and relatively inexpensive. However, any fire starter is conceivable.

[0068] According to a further embodiment, the proportion in volume%, weight% and / or the number of kindling sticks is greater than that of firelighters.

[0069] A larger proportion of kindling is useful, since more kindling is used than firelighters during a heating process.

[0070] For example, one sales unit may contain 0.5 kg or 40 firelighters and 2 kg or 150 kindling sticks.

[0071] All aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention described here can be combined with each other, preferably independently of the specific embodiment in which they are mentioned. Preferably, all subject matter of the dependent claims can be combined with each other and with the subject matter of the independent claim.

[0072] In general, it should be noted that terms like "a" or "an" do not necessarily mean "exactly one" or "exactly one," although this is also possible. The terms "a" or "an" can therefore be understood as "at least or exactly one" or "at least or exactly one." The use of the singular preferably includes the presence of the components in the plural, and vice versa.

[0073] It is noted that "vorzugsweise" and "vorzugt" can be translated as "preferably" in English. A feature introduced by "vorzugsweise" or "vorzugt" is purely optional, can be omitted, and does not constitute a limitation, for example, of the claims.

[0074] The invention is described below by way of example with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 a front view of an embodiment of a sales unit according to the invention, and Fig. 2 a plan view of another embodiment of a sales unit according to the invention.

[0075] First, it should be noted that the illustrated embodiments are purely exemplary in nature. Individual features can be implemented not only in the combination shown, but also individually or in other technically feasible combinations. For example, the features of one embodiment can be combined in any way with features of another embodiment. The number, length, shape, and / or position of the firelighters and / or kindling sticks is fundamentally arbitrary. Furthermore, the illustrated fire starter is purely optional.

[0076] If a figure contains a reference symbol that is not explained in the immediately corresponding description, reference is made to the corresponding preceding or following explanations in the figure description. Thus, the same reference symbols are used for identical or comparable components in the figures and these are not explained again.

[0077] Fig. 1 shows a sales unit with several piece firelighters 10 and several elongated kindling sticks 12.

[0078] The firelighters 10 and the kindling sticks 12 are packaged in a packaging device 16, for example designed as a bag 14.

[0079] The bag 14 can be designed, for example, as a transparent plastic bag.

[0080] Optionally, the bag 14 can be resealable using a closure 18.

[0081] Preferably, the firelighters 10 are arranged above the kindling sticks 12. Alternatively, the firelighters 10 can be placed next to or below the kindling sticks 12.

[0082] When purchasing a sales unit, the customer receives both firelighters 10 and kindling sticks 12. These are securely packaged in the packaging device 16 and can thus be transported and / or stored easily and without contamination.

[0083] In Fig.2 it is shown that the packaging device 16 can be designed as a box 20.

[0084] Optionally, a fire starter 22, e.g. a matchbox, can be provided in the box 20.

[0085] The box 20 has a lid 24 by means of which the box 20 can be closed.

[0086] Hinges 26 may be provided for pivoting the cover 24.

[0087] For reversible fixing of the cover 24, magnets 28 can be provided as closure 18, for example.

[0088] The lid 24 can thus be folded forward and securely close the contents of the box 20. List of reference symbols 10 firelighters 12 kindling 14 bags 16 Packaging device 18 Closure 20 boxes 22 fire starters 24 lids 26 Hinge 28 Magnet

Claims

[1] Sales unit, comprising at least one firelighter (10), at least one kindling (12), and a packaging device (16) in which the firelighter (10) and the kindling (12) are packaged. [2] Sales unit according to claim 1, characterized by that a plurality of firelighters (10) is provided. [3] Sales unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the firelighter (10) comprises or consists of wood wool, wax, sawdust and / or wood shavings. [4] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a plurality of kindling sticks (12) is provided. [5] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the kindling wood (12) comprises or consists of spruce wood and / or pine wood. [6] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the kindling (12) is air-dried. [7] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the kindling (12) is split. [8] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the kindling wood (12) has a length between 15 cm and 25 cm, preferably 17 cm or 18 cm. [9] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the kindling wood (12) has an at least substantially rectangular cross-sectional area. [10] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the width and / or height of the kindling (12) is a maximum of 2 cm, preferably a maximum of 1 cm. [11] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the firelighter (10) and the kindling wood (12) are arranged, preferably directly next to one another and / or, preferably directly above one another. [12] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the packaging device (16) provides a common, undivided packaging volume for the firelighter (10) and the kindling (12). [13] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the packaging device (16) is designed as a bag (14). [14] Sales unit according to claim 13, characterized by that the bag (14) comprises or consists of a cardboard, textile and / or plastic material. [15] Sales unit according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by that the packaging device (16) is designed as a box (20). [16] Sales unit according to claim 15, characterized by that the box (20) comprises or consists of a wooden material, cardboard material, plastic material and / or a metal material. [17] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the packaging device (16) is designed to be resealable. [18] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a fire starter (22) is provided. [19] Sales unit according to claim 18, characterized by that the fire starter (22) is designed as a match, matchbox, lighter and / or flint. [20] Sales unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the proportion in volume%, weight% and / or the number of kindling sticks (12) is greater than that of firelighters (10).

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