Package

Abstract

Packaging (1), in particular for foodstuffs, comprising: - a base (2), a cover element (3) and a wall (4) connecting the base (2) and the cover element (3), wherein the base (2), the cover element (3) and the wall (4) form an interior space in a state of use, - at least one window opening (5) in at least the base (2), the cover element (3) and / or the wall (4), through which the interior space is visible in the state of use, and - at least one viewing element (6), wherein the viewing element (6) covers the window opening (5) at least partially, preferably completely, wherein at least one perforation (7) for opening the packaging (1) is provided in the base (2), the cover element (3) and / or the wall (4), wherein the perforation (7) is arranged outside the viewing element (6) for at least 60%, preferably 70%, particularly preferably 80% of its length.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to packaging, particularly for foodstuffs, comprising a base, a lid element and a wall connecting the base and the lid element, wherein the base, the lid element and the wall form an interior space in a state of use, at least one window opening in at least the base, the lid element and / or the wall through which the interior space is visible in the state of use, and at least one viewing element, wherein the viewing element at least partially, preferably completely, covers the window opening, wherein at least one perforation for opening the packaging is provided in the base, the lid element and / or the wall.

[0002] Such packaging is used particularly for takeaway food, such as fish and chips. Ideally, the food should be presented to the consumer already portioned in the packaging. A large window opening is advantageous for this, allowing the consumer to see as much of the contents as possible. Furthermore, the packaging should also serve as a container for eating the food, which is why it should be openable.

[0003] Numerous packaging designs of this type are already known from the prior art. However, it is often the case that the packaging, due to the ideally large viewing window, can only be opened to a limited extent, meaning that the interior of the packaging is not ideally accessible after opening.

[0004] The object of the invention is to provide an improved packaging in which a window opening can be made as large as possible and at the same time a simple and large-area opening of the packaging is possible.

[0005] This problem is solved by a packaging having the features of independent claim 1.

[0006] According to the invention, in packaging such as the aforementioned, it is provided that the perforation is arranged outside the viewing element for at least 60%, preferably 70%, particularly preferably 80% of its length.

[0007] This ensures that an area opened by means of the perforation can encompass a large part of the viewing element, so that when the packaging is opened the viewing element is also opened and the interior is thus easily accessible.

[0008] In this application, the term "use state" is understood to mean a state in which the packaging is used by a consumer, i.e., the packaging is already fully assembled, folded, or the like. States of the packaging in which it is not yet fully assembled, folded, or the like, for example, when it is still a flat sheet, are explicitly not considered use states. In these states, it is not necessary for an interior to be formed.

[0009] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0010] It can be provided that the at least one visible element is connected, preferably bonded, to the floor, the cover element and / or the wall in an area between the at least one window opening and the at least one perforation, preferably inseparably and / or continuously.

[0011] This ensures that the viewing element is reliably opened along with the packaging.

[0012] In one embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one window opening extends from a first side of the wall over the cover element to a second side of the wall and / or wherein the at least one window opening is provided in the cover element and the wall.

[0013] This allows for the largest possible window opening. This is particularly true when the window opening is located in both the wall and the ceiling element.

[0014] Advantageously, the perforation can be provided to extend from the first side of the wall into the cover element and / or the perforation can be arranged in the wall and the cover element.

[0015] This means the packaging can be opened not only at the lid, as is the case with many state-of-the-art packaging designs, but also along the sides, resulting in a larger opening. This provides better access to the interior.

[0016] It can also be provided that the wall has at least one opening, preferably in the form of a slot, for ventilating the interior, preferably wherein the at least one opening is arranged on a third and / or a fourth side of the wall.

[0017] The opening allows air to both enter and exit the interior. This allows steam, especially from hot food inside, to escape. This ensures that the food doesn't become soggy and unappetizing from the steam.

[0018] Preferably, the packaging may have a longitudinal extension, preferably wherein the first side and / or the second side of the wall is a longitudinal side and / or wherein the third side and / or the fourth side of the wall is a transverse side.

[0019] An elongated packaging shape is suitable for a wide variety of foods and dishes.

[0020] In particular, it may be provided that the packaging is at least more than twice as long, preferably more than three times as long, as wide.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the packaging can be provided to have a substantially octagonal cross-section in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal extension.

[0022] Such a cross-section allows, on the one hand, for the creation of a usable interior space and, on the other hand, results in visually appealing packaging.

[0023] It can be particularly advantageous to provide packaging that is folded from a flat sheet and optionally glued.

[0024] The packaging can therefore be stored and transported in an extremely space-saving manner. Immediately before use, the packaging can be folded and optionally sealed to make it ready for use.

[0025] If the wall is glued to the base on at least one side, preferably on exactly two sides, the packaging can be manufactured with little adhesive and therefore cost-effectively.

[0026] It is particularly advantageous if at least one side of the wall can be opened and closed to fill the interior.

[0027] The interior can therefore be accessed for filling without opening the packaging via the perforation.

[0028] It can be provided that at least one side of the wall can be converted from a concave shape to a convex shape for opening, and from a convex shape to a concave shape for closing, preferably by pivoting at least one side.

[0029] At least one side maintains its position due to its concave or convex shape. This therefore provides a simple way to open and close at least one side.

[0030] It may also be provided that at least one side has at least one tab by means of which at least one side can additionally be locked in a closed position.

[0031] This ensures that at least one side remains securely in a closed position.

[0032] It may also be stipulated that the packaging is made of cardboard, paper and / or corrugated board and / or that the viewing element is made of a transparent plastic.

[0033] Such materials are both inexpensive and readily available in food-safe versions.

[0034] It may be provided that at least one side of the wall is convex.

[0035] Furthermore, it may also be provided that the floor and / or the decking element is essentially concave.

[0036] These features, alone or in combination, contribute to the stability of the packaging. Furthermore, the packaging has a visually appealing appearance.

[0037] The terms "concave" and "convex" refer to a view of the packaging from the outside.

[0038] It may be provided that the perforation extends over 35%, preferably at least 50%, of the circumference of the visible element around the visible element.

[0039] This in turn serves to make a large part of the packaging openable.

[0040] It can also be provided that the window opening extends over at least 60%, preferably at least 80%, of the surface of the cover element, and / or over at least 50% of the wall.

[0041] This allows food products to be presented to the consumer in the best possible way indoors.

[0042] It may be provided that the perforation is arranged at least partially within the visible element.

[0043] This simplifies the production of packaging according to the invention, as conventional viewing elements can be used.

[0044] In particular, it is also possible that the perforation is located entirely outside the visible element.

[0045] It may also be provided that the perforation extends over at least 80% of the length of the packaging and / or over at least 80% of the width of the packaging.

[0046] This feature also serves to create a large opening in the packaging.

[0047] Further details and advantages of preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures and the drawings. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a package in a state of use, Fig. 2 a schematic representation of the package in a state of use, wherein the package is open, and Fig. 3 a schematic representation of an embodiment of a package according to the invention in an unfolded state.

[0048] The Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a package 1 in a state of use.

[0049] The packaging 1 comprises a base 2, a top element 3 and a wall 4, which connects the top element 3 to the base 2, thus forming an interior space.

[0050] Furthermore, a window opening 5 is also visible, which in the present embodiment is provided in both the wall 2 and the cover element 3. In particular, the window opening 5 extends from a first side 8 of the wall 2 across the cover element into a second side 9 of the wall 2.

[0051] Furthermore, wall 4 has a third side 10 and a fourth side 11.

[0052] In the present embodiment, the window opening 5 is completely covered by a viewing element 6. This has the advantage that a consumer cannot reach into the interior through the window opening 5 and thus cannot contaminate food stored inside. The viewing element 6 is transparent.

[0053] Packaging 1 has a longitudinal extent L and an octagonal cross-section in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal extent L.

[0054] The first page 8 and the second page 9 are therefore long sides, the third page 10 and the fourth page 11 are short sides.

[0055] It is also evident that the base 2 and the top element 3 are essentially concave. The third side 10 and the fourth side 11, on the other hand, are convex.

[0056] This results in stable packaging.

[0057] Furthermore, openings 12 in the form of slots are arranged on the third side 10 and the fourth side 11. These openings 12 allow the interior to be ventilated and / or vapors and the like to escape from the interior.

[0058] Furthermore, the fourth side 11 has a prefix 11a by means of which the fourth side 11 can be connected to the base 2, in particular glued.

[0059] In the present embodiment, the third side 10 can be opened and (re-)closed to fill the interior. To open it, a first element 10a of the third side can be pivoted upwards from a convex position to a concave position. The underlying second element 10b of the third side 10 can then be pivoted downwards from a convex position to a concave position, thus making the interior accessible. Closing is performed in reverse order.

[0060] Furthermore, it may be provided that a tab 10c (see) is attached to the first element 10a. Fig. 3 ) is arranged, which is in a slot 10d (see Fig. 3 ) can be inserted between the second element 10b and the bottom to keep the third side 10 in a closed state.

[0061] In the Fig. 1 A perforation 7 is also visible. This is represented by a dotted line. On the second side 9, a retaining tab 9a is arranged, by means of which a consumer can tear open the packaging 1 along the perforation 7.

[0062] The perforation 7 is not continuous. A break is visible in the area of ​​the fourth page 10. In this area, the fourth page 11 is not connected to the second page 9 or the cover element 3, so no perforation is necessary here.

[0063] In the present embodiment, the perforation 7 extends over at least 80% of the length of the packaging 1 in the area of ​​the second side 9 and over at least 80% of the width of the packaging 1 in the cover element 3 in the area of ​​the third side 10.

[0064] The Fig. 2 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of packaging 1 in a used state, where packaging 1 is open. That is, in the Fig. 2 The packaging was torn open along the perforation.

[0065] It is evident that a large opening has been created, making the interior easily accessible. Since the perforation 7 in the cover element 3 is shaped differently in the area of ​​the fourth side 11 than in the area of ​​the third side 10, the packaging 1 does not open evenly, resulting in the special view after Fig. 2 results.

[0066] This figure also shows that the perforation 7 essentially follows the shape of the window opening 5. The viewing element 6 is largely located within the perforation 7. Of course, it is also possible for the viewing element 6 to be located entirely within the perforation 7.

[0067] The protrusion of the viewing element 6 allows the use of conventional viewing elements 6, which simplifies the manufacturing of a packaging 1 according to the invention and also results in lower costs. This protrusion has no negative effects when using the packaging 1.

[0068] In this embodiment, the visible element 6 is bonded to the cover element 3 and the wall 4 around the entire perimeter of the window opening 5. It is also conceivable to bond the visible element 6 only at specific points or to connect it to the cover element 3 and the wall 4 in another manner.

[0069] The Fig. 3 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a packaging 1 according to the invention in an unfolded state. The packaging 1 is therefore in the form of a flat sheet. In its unfolded state, the packaging 1 can thus be stored and transported easily and in a space-saving manner.

[0070] The flat arc can be formed in one piece, with the exception of the visible element 6, and can be manufactured simply and cost-effectively by punching out and then applying the visible element 6.

[0071] The viewing element 6 is a conventional viewing element 6. This is designed as a transparent plastic film in a rectangular shape.

[0072] Two adhesive elements 13 are also visible. One of the adhesive elements 13 is located on the underside of the front cover 11a, and the other is located on the second side 9. The adhesive elements 13 could also be located at the corresponding positions on the base 2. Legende Regarding the reference numbers:

[0073] 1 Packaging 2 Base 3 Top element 4 Wall 5 Window cutout 6 Visible element 7 Perforation 8 First side 9 Second side 9aRetaining tab 10 Third page 10first element 10bsecond element 10c tab 10d slot 11 Fourth page 12 Opening 13 Adhesive elements

Claims

1. Packaging (1), in particular for foodstuffs, comprising: - a base (2), a lid (3) and a wall (4) connecting the base (2) and the lid (3), wherein the base (2), the lid (3) and the wall (4) form an interior space in a state of use, - at least one window opening (5) in at least the base (2), the lid (3) and / or the wall (4) through which the interior space is visible in the state of use, and - at least one viewing element (6), wherein the viewing element (6) at least partially, preferably completely, covers the window opening (5), wherein at least one perforation (7) for opening the packaging (1) is provided in the base (2), the lid (3) and / or the wall (4), characterized by the fact that the perforation (7) is arranged outside the viewing element (6) for at least 60%, preferably 70%, particularly preferably 80% of its length.

2. Packaging (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one viewing element (6) is connected, preferably bonded, to the bottom (2), the top element (3) and / or the wall (4) in an area between the at least one window cutout (5) and the at least one perforation (7).

3. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the at least one window cutout (5) extends from a first side (8) of the wall (2) over the cover element (3) to a second side (9) of the wall (2) and / or wherein the at least one window cutout (5) is provided in the cover element (3) and the wall (4).

4. Packaging (1) according to claim 3, wherein the perforation (7) extends from the first side (8) of the wall (2) into the cover element (3) and / or wherein the perforation (7) is arranged in the wall (4) and the cover element (3).

5. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the wall (4) has at least one opening (10), preferably in the form of a slot, for ventilating the interior, preferably wherein the at least one opening (12) is arranged on a third side (10) and / or a fourth side (11) of the wall (2).

6. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the packaging (1) has a longitudinal extent (L), preferably wherein the first side (8) and / or the second side (9) of the wall (2) is a longitudinal side and / or wherein the third side (10) and / or the fourth side (11) of the wall (2) is a transverse side.

7. Packaging (1) according to claim 6, wherein the packaging (1) has a substantially octagonal cross-section in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal extent (L).

8. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the packaging (1) is folded from a flat sheet and optionally glued.

9. Packaging (1) according to claim 8, wherein the wall (4) is glued to the base on at least one side (8, 9, 10, 11) preferably on exactly two sides (2, 4).

10. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least one side (8, 9, 10, 11) of the wall (2) is openable and closable for filling the interior, preferably wherein the at least one side (8, 9, 10, 11) of the wall (2) is convertible from a concave shape to a convex shape for opening, and from a convex shape to a concave shape for closing, preferably by pivoting the at least one side (8, 9, 10, 11).

11. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the packaging (1) is made of cardboard, paper and / or corrugated board and / or the viewing element (6) is made of a transparent plastic.

12. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, at least one side (8, 9, 10, 11) of the wall (4) is convex.

13. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the bottom (2) and / or the top element (3) is substantially concave.

14. Packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the perforation (7) extends over 35%, preferably at least 50%, of the circumference of the viewing element (6) around the viewing element (6).

15. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the perforation (7) is arranged at least partially within the viewing element (6), and / or wherein the perforation (7) extends over at least 80% of a length of the packaging (1) and / or over at least 80% of a width of the packaging (1).

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