Heating device with packaging, method for packaging a heating device and kit for packaging a heating device

Abstract

A heating device (1) is proposed, comprising a packaging (2) comprising two cuboid packaging elements (3) arranged on two opposite end faces (19) of the heating device (1), four edge protection elements (4) arranged on the edges connecting the cuboid packaging elements (3), and an outer packaging (5) that encompasses and secures the cuboid packaging elements (3) and the edge protection elements (4), wherein the packaging elements (3), the edge protection elements (4), and the outer packaging (5) are made of cardboard. Furthermore, a method and a kit for packaging a heating device (1) are proposed.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a heating device with packaging, a method for packaging a heating device and a kit for packaging a heating device.

[0002] Heating appliances are typically elaborately packaged at the factory before delivery to prevent damage during transport. At the installation site, the heating appliances can then be unpacked and installed, for example, by a tradesperson. A disadvantage of these familiar packaging methods is their complexity, which necessitates a significant amount of time for packing and contributes to the generation of packaging waste at the installation site.

[0003] German patent DE 10 2005 051 878 A1 discloses packaging for an electric heater with a pallet-like base, two single-walled, large-volume side panels, a cardboard top panel, and a wrapped film outer packaging. This packaging has a complex structure and uses a variety of materials. Furthermore, the large-volume side panels increase the overall volume of the heater's packaging.

[0004] German patent DE 20 2009 005 357 U1 describes packaging for a heat pump. It consists of a lower and an upper part, connected by at least one corner brace. The lower part has a step that allows a housing component of the domestic hot water unit to be guided into a mounting position. A disadvantage of this packaging is the large number of materials required.

[0005] US Patent 5,307,928 A discloses packaging for household appliances such as stoves, washing machines, dryers, and similar items. The packaging includes a lid, a base, and four corner pieces. Two straps are used to secure the packaging. Wrapping with film may also be included. This packaging requires a variety of materials, and the lid and base are not designed to bear any load.

[0006] Based on this, the object of the invention is to propose a heating device and a method for packaging a heating device that at least partially overcomes the problems of the prior art described above. In particular, the packaging for the heating device should be easy to attach and remove and have a small volume.

[0007] Furthermore, the invention is intended to provide a secure packaging for a heating device that reliably prevents possible transport damage.

[0008] These problems are solved by the features of the independent claims. Further advantageous embodiments of the solution proposed here are specified in the independent claims. It should be noted that the features listed in the dependent claims can be combined with one another in any technologically meaningful way and define further embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, the features specified in the claims are further specified and explained in the description, which also presents further preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0009] This includes a heating device with packaging, the latter comprising at least the following: two cuboid packaging elements arranged on two opposite end faces of the heating device, a plurality of edge protection elements arranged on edges of the heating device between the cuboid packaging elements, and an outer packaging that encloses and secures the cuboid packaging elements and the edge protection elements, wherein the packaging elements, the edge protection elements and the outer packaging are made of cardboard.

[0010] The heating appliance can be any type of heating device and be designed for the combustion of a fuel (natural gas, hydrogen, heating oil, etc.) and / or include a heat pump. The heating appliance can, in particular, have a cuboid shape. In its installed state, the heating appliance has a predetermined top and bottom (or top and bottom), which can also be referred to as end faces. These have a predetermined width and depth. Between the end faces, the heating appliance can have a circumferential surface, which can also be referred to as the front, sides, and / or back. The distance between the two end faces can define the height of the heating appliance. The surfaces of the heating appliance that are not end faces can be referred to as side faces.

[0011] The heating appliance can be, in particular, a wall-mounted unit that can be installed on a wall. Such heating appliances are frequently located in living spaces and can be used for heating the space as well as providing hot water. Gas condensing boilers are a common type of such heating appliance.

[0012] A packaging element can (ideally) have a cuboid shape, with one element positioned (fittingly or abutting) each at the two ends of the heater. A packaging element is made of cardboard. A packaging element can have a height, width, and depth whose dimensions or orientation correspond to the height, width, and depth of the heater. The height of a packaging element can be chosen to allow or ensure sufficient absorption of compression forces, which can occur, for example, when stacking several packaged heaters on top of each other. This height also depends on the size of the heater, the chosen material, the design of the packaging element, and / or the desired stacking height. For example, a packaging element height of 2 cm to 15 cm will be sufficient for a typical wall-mounted heater.It is advantageous to use essentially identical packing elements for both the upper and lower end faces. Depending on requirements, the packing elements for the upper and lower end faces can also have different dimensions or shapes. For example, a packing element for a lower end face could be adapted to connections located in the area of ​​the lower end face of the heating appliance.

[0013] According to one embodiment, (at least) one packaging element can have a cavity in which accessories for the heating appliance, such as connection elements, operating instructions, accessories, or installation materials (especially precisely fitting ones), can be stored. For example, the packaging element can be designed as a hinged (cardboard) box.

[0014] A packaging element can consist at least partially or even entirely of honeycomb cardboard. This material is very good at absorbing compression forces.

[0015] An edge protection element can be an elongated structure designed to enclose an edge of the heating device that connects its end faces. Preferably, four edge protection elements are provided, which are essentially uniform in design and are assigned or assignable to each of the four edges of the heating device. The edge protection element can be an elongated strip, e.g., an angle bracket, the legs of which can enclose an angle (especially a right angle). The legs of the edge protection element can absorb any lateral forces that occur and for this purpose can each have a thickness of 1.5 cm to 3 cm and a width of 5 cm to 10 cm. An edge protection element is made of cardboard, especially honeycomb cardboard.

[0016] A honeycomb cardboard can comprise two outer layers of cardboard or paperboard, between which a layer of cardboard in a honeycomb shape (i.e., a structure formed by polygonal shapes) is arranged. The layer of cardboard (or paperboard) forming the honeycomb structure can be oriented in the normal direction to the planes formed by the outer layers. According to the invention, cardboard or paperboard are cost-effective and sustainable materials.

[0017] The length of an edge protection element can essentially correspond to the length of the edge to be enclosed, and thus to the height of the heating device. "Essentially" here means that the length of the edge protection element can also be slightly greater to promote the formation of a bond between the edge protection element and the packaging element through plastic deformation.

[0018] According to another embodiment, the length of an edge protection element can also correspond to the height of the heating device plus at least a portion of the combined height of the two packaging elements. In this way, an edge protection element can at least partially enclose an edge formed by the heating device and one, or preferably both, packaging elements.

[0019] Typically, an edge protector will be able to enclose a right angle (90 degrees) to the edge. However, it can also be adapted to a different external shape of the heating appliance as needed.

[0020] A wrapping package is a flat structure designed to wrap (enclose) the sides of a heating appliance. The wrapping package can enclose only the sides or both the sides and ends. For example, the wrapping package can be made of corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboard can consist of two outer layers of cardboard with a corrugated layer of cardboard in between. The thickness of the wrapping package can range from 3 mm to 7 mm.

[0021] The packaging can, in particular, take the form of unfolding the areas to be covered.

[0022] The outer packaging can consist of one or more parts, which may be joined together.

[0023] According to one embodiment, a (separate) fastening means can be provided to secure the outer packaging. In the case of outer packaging that only covers the side surfaces, so that the packaging elements are not covered by the outer packaging, the fastening means can connect and thus secure the outer packaging and the packaging elements.

[0024] The fastening material can be, in particular, adhesive tape, although other options such as clamps or glue can also be used.

[0025] Another aspect is also addressed: a method for packaging a heating appliance is proposed, comprising at least the following steps: a) Arranging two cuboid packaging elements made of cardboard on two opposite end faces of the heating device, b) Arranging edge protection elements made of cardboard on the edges of the heating device connecting the end faces, and c) Arranging and fixing a cardboard outer packaging that covers the edge protection elements and fixes the edge protection elements and packaging elements.

[0026] Steps a), b), and c) can be performed at least once in the specified order during a regular procedure. It is also possible to perform step b) before step a) or both steps in parallel. This procedure ensures the quick and safe packaging of a heating device.

[0027] According to step a), packing elements are arranged on two end faces of the heating device. The packing elements can simply be placed on the end faces or secured against slippage with a fastening material, such as a residue-free, removable double-sided adhesive tape.

[0028] According to step b), (preferably four) edge protection elements are arranged on the edges of the heating appliance that connect (or connect all) the end faces. The edge protection elements can also be placed against the edges to be enclosed or fixed using fasteners.

[0029] According to one design, the edge protection elements can also be fixed to the packaging elements, or vice versa, for example using adhesive tape, glue and / or clamps.

[0030] According to step c), an outer packaging can be arranged and secured, covering all edge protection elements (and also the associated or adjacent sides of the heating device) and securing the edge protection elements and packaging elements. For this purpose, the outer packaging can be folded, wrapped, or similarly shaped around the heating device.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the outer packaging and, if applicable, the packaging elements can be fixed with a fastening means, in particular adhesive tape.

[0032] Another aspect is addressed: a kit for packaging a heating appliance is proposed. The kit comprises at least two cuboid packaging elements, a plurality (or four) of edge protection elements, and an outer packaging unit, wherein the cuboid packaging elements have a width and depth that essentially correspond to the width and depth of the heating device plus the thickness of the edge protection elements, the edge protection elements have a length that essentially corresponds to the height of the heating device, and the outer packaging is designed to cover at least several or even all of the side surfaces of the heating device over its entire height.

[0033] The details, features, and advantageous embodiments discussed in connection with the process can also occur in the heating device presented here, as well as in the kit for packaging a heating device, and vice versa. In this respect, full reference is made to the explanations provided therein for a more detailed characterization of the features.

[0034] This document describes a heating device, a method, and a kit for packaging a heating device, which at least partially solve the problems described with reference to the state of the art. In particular, the heating device, the method, the kit, and their application contribute to enabling a simple and quick packaging process for a heating device. The packaging offers good protection during transport, especially against compression forces acting on the end faces.

[0035] Furthermore, to simplify logistics, only three different packaging elements may be required: the packing element, the edge protection element, and the outer packaging.

[0036] The invention and its technical context are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying figures. It should be noted that the invention is not intended to be limited by the exemplary embodiments shown. In particular, unless explicitly stated otherwise, it is also possible to extract partial aspects of the situations described in the figures and combine them with other components and findings from the present description. It should be emphasized that the figures, and especially the depicted dimensions, are only schematic. They show: Fig. 1i ) to iii): a heating device proposed herein when carrying out step a) of a procedure proposed herein, Fig. 2i ) to iii): a heating device proposed herein when carrying out step b) of a procedure proposed herein, and Fig. 3i ) to iii): a heating device proposed herein when carrying out step c) of a procedure proposed herein,

[0037] The Fig. 1 bis 3 Figure 1 shows, by way of example and schematically, a heating device 1 proposed here, which is provided with a packaging 2 according to a method proposed here.

[0038] Fig. 1 i) Figure 1 shows a heating device 1 with a width 7, a depth 8, a height 9, end faces 19 and two packing elements 3. In Fig. 2 ii) The packing elements 3 are arranged on the end faces 19 of the heating device 1, and thus step a) of a method proposed here has been carried out. A packing element 3 has a width 10, a depth 11 and a height 12.

[0039] Fig. 1 iii) shows a side view of the in Fig. 1 ii) the state shown.

[0040] Fig. 2 i) Figure 1 shows the heating device 1 and four edge protection elements 4. An edge protection element 4 can have a length 18, which can substantially correspond to the height 9 of the heating device 1. Fig. 2 ii) shows the heating device 1 with four edge protection elements 4 arranged on the edges connecting the end faces 19 of the heating device 1.

[0041] Fig. 2 iii) shows a top view of an end face 19 of the heating device 1 with four edge protection elements 4. These each comprise two legs 17 which can form a right angle and can have a width 13 and a thickness 14.

[0042] Fig. 3 i) Figure 1 shows the heating device 1 with four edge protection elements 4 and two packaging elements 3, which are arranged on an outer packaging 5. The outer packaging 5 can have a width 16 and a height 15. The height 15 can correspond to the sum of the height 9 of the heating device 1 and the (sum) height 12 of the two packaging elements 3.

[0043] In Fig. 3 ii) The outer packaging 5 is placed around the edge protection elements 4 so that the heating device 1 is completely enclosed by the packaging 2. The packaging 2 comprises the two packing elements 3, four edge protection elements 4 and one outer packaging 5.

[0044] As in Fig. 3 ii) As shown, the outer packaging 5 itself and the packaging elements 3 can be fixed by a fastening means 6. In this case, the fastening means 6 is designed as adhesive tape. Fig. 3 iii) shows a sectional view through the heating device 1 and packaging 2 with edge protection elements 4 and outer packaging 5. Reference symbol list

[0045] 1 Heater 2 Packaging 3 Packing element 4 Edge protection element 5 Envelope packaging 6 Fasteners 7 Heater width 8 Heater depth 9 Heater height 10 Packing element width 11 Packing element depth 12 Packing element height 13 Leg width 14 Leg thickness 15 Envelope packaging height 16 Envelope packaging width 17 Leg 18 Edge protection element length 19 End faces

Claims

1. Heating appliance (1) with a packaging (2), comprising two cuboid packing elements (3) arranged on two opposite end faces (19) of the heating appliance (1), a plurality of edge protection elements (4) arranged on edges of the heating appliance (1) between the cuboid packing elements (3), and an outer packaging (5) which encloses and secures the rectangular packaging elements (3) and the edge protection elements (4), wherein the packaging elements (3) and the edge protection elements (4) are made of cardboard, characterised in that the outer packaging (5) is made of cardboard.

2. Heating appliance (1) with a packaging (2) according to claim 1, wherein at least one packaging element (3) has a cavity in which accessories of the heating appliance (1) are contained.

3. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to claim 2, wherein the packing element is designed as a cardboard box that can be opened.

4. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the edge protection elements (3) and / or the packaging elements (4) are made of honeycomb cardboard.

5. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer packaging (5) is made of corrugated cardboard.

6. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer packaging (5) only encloses edges of the heating appliance (1) which are surrounded by an edge protection element (4).

7. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a fastening means (6) connects and fixes the outer packaging (5) and the packaging elements (3).

8. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating appliance (1) is a wall-mounted heating appliance (1).

9. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the edge protection element (4) is an angle bracket.

10. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of an edge protection element (4) also corresponds to the height of the heating appliance (1) plus at least part of the total height of the two packaging elements (3).

11. Heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a fastening means connects the outer packaging (5) and the packaging elements (3) to one another.

12. Method for packaging a heating appliance (1) with a packaging (2) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least the following steps: a) arranging two cuboid packaging elements ( ) made of cardboard on two opposite end faces (19) of the heating appliance (1), b) arranging edge protection elements (4) made of cardboard on the edges of the heating appliance (1) connecting the end faces (19), c) Arranging and fixing a cardboard outer packaging (5) which covers the edge protection elements (4) and fixes the edge protection elements (4) and packaging elements (3).

13. Kit for packaging a heating appliance (1) with packaging (2) according to one of claims 1 to 11, comprising two cuboid packaging elements (3), a plurality of edge protection elements (4) and an outer packaging (5), wherein - the cuboid packaging elements (3) have a width (10) and depth (11) which essentially correspond to a width (7) and depth (8) of the heating appliance (1), plus a thickness (14) of a leg (17) of the edge protection elements (4), - the edge protection elements (4) have a length (18) which essentially corresponds to the height (9) of the heating appliance (1), - the wrapping packaging (5) is designed to cover at least several or all side surfaces of the heating appliance (1) over its entire height (9), wherein the packaging elements (3), the edge protection elements (4) and the wrapping packaging (5) are made of cardboard.

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