Package

Abstract

Packaging (1), in particular for foodstuffs, with a triangular base (2) and at least one flap (3) which is hinged to the base (2), wherein the flap (3) in a closed state of the packaging forms at least part of at least one side wall (4, 5, 6) of the packaging (1), wherein the flap (3) in an open state of the packaging (1) is substantially completely pivotable flat onto a base.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a packaging, in particular for food, with a triangular base and at least one flap that can be folded and connected to the base, wherein the flap forms at least part of at least one side wall of the packaging when the packaging is closed.

[0002] Such packaging is already known from the prior art and, due to its triangular shape, is used particularly for packaging individual slices of cake or pie. These packages usually have a lid that can be placed on top to close the packaging. It is also known that the lid is hinged to a side wall of the packaging.

[0003] A disadvantage is that the packaging can essentially only be filled from the top, which makes filling it considerably more difficult. This is particularly true when packaging slices of cake and tarts, as these are not very sturdy and can be damaged, or their appearance can be affected, by contact with one of the side walls.

[0004] The object of the invention is to solve the problems of the prior art and to provide a packaging that is easier to fill.

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

[0006] In a packaging as described above, the invention therefore provides that a part of the at least one flap, which forms the at least one side wall, preferably the entire flap, can be pivoted essentially completely flat onto a surface when the packaging is open.

[0007] The portion of at least one flap that forms at least one side wall can be swung out of the way, allowing access to the packaging from the top and at least one side. In other words, at least one side wall can be swung aside. This greatly simplifies filling the packaging. In particular, slices of cake and pie can be easily inserted from the side without being damaged by the packaging.

[0008] In particular, this also makes it possible to place a single slice of cake or pie directly into the packaging, i.e. without additional packaging material or an additional coaster, plate, mold or the like.

[0009] Essentially, this can be understood to mean that the flap may have minimal elevations or depressions due to creases or the like, but that it can still be considered completely flat when open.

[0010] For the purposes of this application, "triangular" means "truly" triangular, i.e., an element described as triangular has exactly three corners and three edges in at least one dimension (for example, the plan view).

[0011] A surface could be, for example, a table, a counter, or the like, on which the packaging is placed. However, the actual nature of the surface is not relevant to the invention.

[0012] Further preferred embodiments of the invention are set out in the dependent claims.

[0013] Advantageously, it can be provided that the bottom and the flap lie in the same plane in an open state and / or that the bottom and the flap are formed in one piece.

[0014] If the base and the flap lie in the same plane when open, it is ensured that the side wall, or part of a side wall, formed by the flap does not obstruct filling of the package. A one-piece design of the base and flaps allows for simple and cost-effective packaging production.

[0015] It may be provided that the flap, in a closed state of the packaging, forms a, preferably triangular, cover element of the packaging.

[0016] This allows the lid and at least one side panel to be moved simultaneously, simplifying the process of changing the packaging from an open to a closed state and vice versa. Furthermore, when open, the lid is completely removed from the top of the packaging, further improving accessibility during filling.

[0017] It may also be advantageous to provide that the floor and the decking element are essentially congruent.

[0018] Among other things, it can further be provided that the packaging comprises three side walls, wherein the three side walls are connected to the base in a way that allows for folding, preferably wherein each side wall of the three side walls is connected to each side of the triangular base in a way that allows for folding.

[0019] A closed package can easily be formed using three side walls on a triangular base.

[0020] It has proven particularly advantageous if the packaging includes a triangular lid element, wherein the lid element is connected to exactly one of the three side walls in a way that allows it to be folded.

[0021] This ensures good accessibility to the interior of the packaging when open, while the packaging remains stable in the open state due to the side walls not being connected to the lid.

[0022] It can also be provided that at least one side wall, preferably all side walls, is formed in one piece.

[0023] This can reduce manufacturing, material and cost expenditure.

[0024] Advantageously, it can be provided that at least one of the three side walls has at least one tab extension that is hinged and connected to the respective side wall.

[0025] It may be provided that at least one flap extension has a contact section with which the flap extension comes into contact with the lid element in a closed state of the packaging.

[0026] It can also be provided that at least one tab extension is connected, preferably glued, to another of the three side walls.

[0027] Advantageously, at least one side wall has at least two, preferably three, tab extensions.

[0028] The aforementioned features, individually or in combination, enable the packaging to be stabilized via at least one flap extension. This applies to both the open and closed states.

[0029] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that at least one of the three side walls has a kink line running through the respective side wall.

[0030] This allows the packaging to be folded flat when open, making it easy to store and transport.

[0031] It may also be provided that the fold line extends into a tab extension connected to at least one side wall.

[0032] Advantageously, the flap can be provided with a closure section which, in a closed state, at least partially covers one of the three side walls.

[0033] Such a closure section increases the stability of the packaging.

[0034] According to a further embodiment, the packaging may have at least one viewing window in at least the bottom, the top element and / or one of the three side walls, through which the interior of the packaging can be seen when closed.

[0035] The viewing window can also be provided in the closing section of the flap.

[0036] A food item inside the packaging can be presented to a customer or similar person through such a viewing window.

[0037] A viewing window can consist of a window cutout in the packaging and a transparent window element that preferably completely covers the window cutout.

[0038] It has proven advantageous if at least one viewing window extends from one side wall of the three side walls across the top element to another side wall of the three side walls and / or if at least one viewing window is arranged in the top element and two side walls of the three side walls.

[0039] The viewing window can also extend into the closure section of the flap.

[0040] This allows for a sufficiently large viewing window. Furthermore, it is also possible to use a conventional, rectangular window element while maintaining a large window opening.

[0041] Of course, designs without a viewing window are also conceivable.

[0042] It may also be provided that the flap has a closure flap and / or an opening for inserting a closure flap.

[0043] The flap can therefore be detachably connected to another part of the packaging, for example a side panel, via the closure flap and a corresponding opening in that other part of the packaging. The packaging can thus be closed. If the opening is provided in the flap, then another part of the packaging must also have a closure flap.

[0044] It may therefore be provided that at least one of the three side walls has an opening for inserting a closure flap and / or a closure flap.

[0045] It may also be provided that the closure flap and / or the opening for inserting a closure flap is located on or in the closure section of the flap.

[0046] Advantageously, it can be provided that the floor, the top element and / or the three side walls are formed in one piece.

[0047] Furthermore, it may be provided that the packaging is essentially arc-shaped in its unfolded state.

[0048] Furthermore, it may also be stipulated that the packaging has exactly one adhesive seal.

[0049] The three aforementioned features, individually or in combination, facilitate the production of packaging and result in a reduction of production and cost effort.

[0050] According to another embodiment, the packaging can be provided that, in the closed state, it essentially has the shape of a triangular, right prism.

[0051] A triangular, right prism closely resembles the shape of a single slice of cake or pie. Packaging of this shape is therefore ideally suited for packaging individual slices of cake or pie.

[0052] It is also possible for the base to have two longer sides and one shorter side. Preferably, the base may be essentially in the shape of an isosceles triangle.

[0053] 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 packaging in an open state, Fig. 2 a schematic representation of packaging in a position between the open and a closed state, Fig. 3 a schematic representation of packaging in the closed state, Fig. 4 a schematic representation of packaging in an unfolded state, and Fig. 5 a schematic representation of packaging in a delivery state.

[0054] The Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a package 1 in an open state. It can be seen that the package 1 has a triangular base 2. Three side walls 4, 5, 6 are hinged to this base. Each side wall 4, 5, 6 is located on one side of the triangular base 2.

[0055] In particular, base 2 has the shape of an isosceles triangle. Of course, all types of triangles are conceivable.

[0056] The cover element 7 and the first side wall 4 are formed by a tab 3. The cover element 7 is therefore also connected to the first side wall 4 in a way that allows it to be folded.

[0057] It is further evident that the tab 3 has a closure section 3a. This is connected to the cover element 7 in a way that allows it to be folded and could also be considered an independent tab element.

[0058] Since the packaging 1 is in its open state, the flap 3 is essentially completely flat against a surface. In other words, the flap 3 and the base 2 are in the same plane.

[0059] The tab 3 further includes a closure tab 11, which is arranged on the closure section 3a.

[0060] An associated opening 12 for inserting the closure flap 11 is arranged on the second side wall 5.

[0061] The first side wall 4, the second side wall 5 and a third side wall 6 are formed in one piece.

[0062] It can also be seen that the base 2, the tab 3 (and thus the first side wall 4, the cover element 7 and the closure section 3a), the second side wall 5, and the third side wall 6 are formed in one piece.

[0063] The third side wall 6 has three tab extensions 8, which are hinged to the third side wall 6. One of the tab extensions 8 is glued to the second part 5b of the second side wall 5. This is the only adhesive bond, meaning the packaging 1 has exactly one bond.

[0064] Another of the three flap extensions 3 has a contact section 8a for contact with the cover element 7, in particular with the inside of the cover element 7, when the packaging 1 is closed. This stabilizes the third side wall 6 when the packaging 1 is closed.

[0065] The third side wall 6 also has a fold line 9, which extends through the third side wall 6 and through a further tab extension 8.

[0066] Using this fold line 9, the second part 5b of the second side wall 5 can be folded onto the base 2 and part of the third side wall 6 can be swung outwards. This allows the packaging to be folded flat while already glued, making it easy to store and transport. The packaging 1 is in the Fig. 5 shown in such a delivery state.

[0067] The tab extension 8, which has the bend line 9, can also be pivoted towards the base 2 so that it is essentially parallel to the base 2. This further stabilizes the side wall 6.

[0068] The tab extension 8 on the second side wall 5 lies against the inside of the second side wall 4 when closed, thus contributing to the stability of the packaging 1.

[0069] In the Fig. 1 A viewing window 10 is also visible. This extends from the first side wall 4 over the cover element 7 into the second side wall 5 and the closure section 3a.

[0070] From the Fig. 1 The illustration clearly shows how easily accessible the interior of the packaging 1 is when open. The packaging 1 is fully open in the area of ​​the first side wall 4 and the top element 7. A food item, such as a slice of cake or pie, can thus be easily placed inside the packaging 1.

[0071] To close the packaging, the flap 3 is swung upwards so that the first side wall 4 is in the correct position. This is shown in the Fig. 3 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of packaging 1 in a position between the open and closed state.

[0072] Then the upper tab attachment 8 of the third side wall 6 is folded towards the bottom 2.

[0073] In a final step, the cover element 7 and the closure section 3a are folded downwards and the closure flap 11 is inserted into the opening 12. The packaging 1 is then in the closed state. The closure section partially covers the second side wall 5. The closed state is shown schematically in Fig. 3 depicted.

[0074] The Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of packaging 1 in an unfolded state.

[0075] It is evident that the packaging 1 in this state is essentially arc-shaped (with the exception of the third side wall 6). As a result, the unfolded packaging 1 has a small surface area and can therefore be processed by conventional machines, in particular for gluing a window element of the viewing window and / or for gluing the packaging 1.

[0076] The Fig. 5 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of the packaging 1 in its delivered state. A tab extension 8 of the third side wall, not visible, is glued to the second part 5b of the second side wall 5.

[0077] The second side wall 5 is pivoted onto the floor 2, part of the third side wall 3 onto the third side wall 6 and another part of the third side wall 6 is pivoted outwards.

[0078] Despite the adhesive bonding already in place, packaging 1 can be folded flat and is therefore easy to store and transport.

[0079] In this delivery state, the packaging is presented to a user, for example, an employee of a confectionery. The user then only needs to assemble the second side panel 5 and the third side panel 6, after which the packaging 1 is in the open state according to the instructions. Fig. 1 The user can then fill package 1 and close it as described. Legend Regarding the reference numbers:

[0080] 1 Packaging 2 Base 3 Tab 3a Closure section 4 First side wall 5 Second side wall 6 Third side wall 7 Top element 8 Tab extension 8a Attachment section 9 Crease line 10 Viewing window 11 Closure tab 12 Opening

Claims

1. Packaging (1), in particular for foodstuffs, with a triangular base (2) and at least one hinged flap (3) connected to the base (2), wherein the flap (3) in a closed state of the packaging forms at least one side wall (4, 5, 6) of the packaging (1), characterized by the fact that a part of the at least one flap (3), which forms the at least one side wall (4, 5, 6), preferably the entire flap (3), is, in an open state of the packaging (1), substantially completely pivotable flat onto a surface.

2. Packaging (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bottom (2) and the flap (3) lie in the same plane in an open state and / or wherein the bottom (2) and the flap (3) are formed in one piece.

3. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the flap (3) in a closed state of the packaging (1) forms a, preferably triangular, cover element (7) of the packaging.

4. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the packaging (1) comprises three side walls (4, 5, 6), wherein the three side walls (4, 5, 6) are hingedly connected to the base (2), preferably wherein each side wall (4, 5, 6) of the three side walls (4) is hingedly connected to each side of the triangular base (2).

5. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 3 or 4, wherein the packaging (1) comprises a triangular cover element (5), wherein the cover element (7) is hingedly connected to exactly one side wall (4) of the three side walls (4, 5, 6).

6. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 3 to 5, wherein at least one side wall (4, 5, 6), preferably all side walls (4, 5, 6), is formed in one piece.

7. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 3 to 6, wherein at least one side wall (5, 6) of the three side walls (4, 5, 6) has at least one flap extension (8) that is bendable and connected to the respective side wall (4).

8. Packaging (1) according to claim 7, wherein the at least one flap extension (8) is connected, preferably glued, to another side wall (4, 5) of the three side walls (4, 5, 6).

9. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 8, wherein at least one side wall (6) of the three side walls (4, 5, 6) has a fold line (9) extending through the respective side wall (6).

10. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the packaging (1) has at least one viewing window (10) in at least the bottom (2), the top element (7) and / or one of the three side walls (4, 5, 8) through which an interior of the packaging (1) can be seen when closed.

11. Packaging (1) according to claim 10, wherein the at least one viewing window (10) extends from one side wall (4) of the three side walls (4, 5, 6) over the cover element (7) to another side wall (5) of the three side walls (4, 5, 6) and / or wherein the at least one viewing window (10) is arranged in the cover element (7) and two side walls (4, 5,) of the three side walls (4, 5, 6).

12. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the flap (3) has a closure flap (11) and / or an opening (12) for inserting a closure flap (11).

13. Packaging (1) according to claims 1, 3 and 5, wherein the bottom (2), the top element (7) and / or the three side walls (4, 5, 6) are formed in one piece together.

14. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the packaging (1) is substantially arc-shaped in an unfolded state.

15. Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the packaging (1) in the closed state has essentially the shape of a triangular, right prism.

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