Container and set for producing a container
The container design with a movable inner box and specific pressure field sequence enhances security and usability, addressing unintentional opening issues while being cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- EP2025193464
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-08-21
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing containers for storing fragile or medication goods lack reliable protection against unintentional opening, particularly by children, as existing locking mechanisms can be easily disengaged.
A container design featuring movable inner and outer boxes with locking tabs that require a specific sequence of active and passive pressure fields to open, including tactile elements for ease of use, and reinforcing tabs for stability, made from materials like cardboard or corrugated board.
Provides secure closure and protection against unintentional opening, enhances usability in confined spaces, and ensures robust transport with reduced material and assembly costs.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to a container for storing goods comprising an outer box and an inner box, wherein the outer box has a first receiving space for receiving the inner box and the inner box has at least a second receiving space for receiving and storing the goods, wherein the inner box is movable relative to the outer box and within the first receiving space. The invention further relates to a set for manufacturing a container for storing goods, comprising a first blank for manufacturing an outer box and a second blank for manufacturing an inner box.
[0002] Containers and blanks for manufacturing containers of the type mentioned above are known in great variety. However, in many areas of daily life, it is necessary that these containers cannot be easily opened. Particularly when storing fragile goods or goods such as medications, it is essential to secure the containers against unintentional opening. This applies especially to the unintentional opening of the containers by children. Such containers are known, for example, from EP 4 039 605 A1. A disadvantage of these known containers, however, is that the existing locking tabs, which restrict the relative movement between the inner and outer boxes, can easily be disengaged from their locking position by simple action, in particular by pressing predetermined areas on the outer box. Reliable protection against unintentional opening is therefore not provided.
[0003] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a container for storing goods and a corresponding set for manufacturing this container, wherein the container can be securely closed and is protected against unintentional opening.
[0004] To solve these problems, a container with the features of claim 1 and a set for manufacturing a container with the features of claim 9 are provided. Advantageous embodiments of the container and the set according to the invention are described in the respective dependent claims. Advantageous embodiments of the container are to be considered as advantageous embodiments of the set and vice versa.
[0005] A first aspect of the invention relates to a container for storing goods, consisting of an outer box and an inner box. The outer box has a first receiving space for receiving the inner box. Within the first receiving space and relative to the outer box, the inner box is movably designed. The inner box has at least a second receiving space in which the goods are received and stored. At least one locking tab is attached to the inner box, which, in the assembled state of the container, projects into the first receiving space of the outer box, such that the locking tab can be locked into at least one locking opening or recess formed on an inner wall of the outer box.On at least one outer wall of the outer box, at least one active pressure field is formed in the area of the locking opening or recess. This field is used to exert pressure on the locking tab and release the locking tab from the locking opening or recess. Furthermore, at least one passive pressure field is formed on the outer box, and no locking opening or recess is formed in the corresponding inner wall of the outer box within this area. Due to the presence of at least one non-functional passive pressure field, opening the container requires knowledge of the sequence and / or arrangement of the active pressure fields. Without this knowledge, it is highly likely that not all active pressure fields will be actuated, preventing the inner box from being released, as at least one locking tab will remain locked to the outer box.The greater the number of passive pressure fields, the lower the probability of being able to activate or press all active pressure fields required to open the container. These passive and active pressure fields can feature numbers, images, patterns, tactile fields, and / or colored fields on their visible exterior to establish a predetermined opening sequence. This creates a kind of opening code without which the container cannot be opened. The active and / or passive pressure field can be designed as a pressure tab or a tactile touch panel. This design offers further technical advantages. First, designing the pressure field as a pressure tab or tactile touch panel improves the container's usability. The user can locate the pressure field more easily by touch and thus more readily press the correct spot to enter the code required to open the container.This is particularly advantageous in situations where pressing the correct number combination is required in confined spaces or poor lighting conditions.
[0006] In further advantageous embodiments of the container according to the invention, the inner box has a bottom wall and side walls surrounding the bottom wall to form the second receiving chamber. Furthermore, the inner box can have a lid on the side opposite the bottom wall for closing the inner box. It is also possible for one or more locking tabs to be formed on the bottom wall and / or at least one of the side walls and / or the lid of the inner box. In other words, the inner box of the container can have a lid attached to the side opposite the bottom wall. This offers several advantages. Firstly, the lid provides additional protection for the contents of the inner box, as it prevents them from falling out or being damaged when the box is closed.On the other hand, the lid design allows for a secure and firm closure of the container, which is particularly advantageous during transport or storage. Alternatively, the container can be designed with locking tabs at specific points, which connect to the bottom wall and / or at least one of the side walls and / or the lid of the inner box. This advantageously results in increased tamper and locking security, as the locking tabs prevent the inner box from slipping or even falling out. The "encrypted" container, with its two-part construction of outer and inner box, can be opened by entering the correct combination on the outside, allowing the inner box to be pulled out.Furthermore, at least one reinforcing tab may be hinged to at least one of the inner box's side walls, such that the tab rests against the corresponding inner surface of the side wall. The placement of these reinforcing tabs on the inner box's side walls increases the container's stability and robustness. Especially when the container is filled with heavy objects, the reinforcement prevents the side walls from being dented or deformed. This ensures safe transport and a long service life for the container. Additionally, the reinforcing tabs can facilitate easier opening and closing of the container, thus improving user comfort.
[0007] In further advantageous embodiments of the container according to the invention, the outer box has a bottom wall, a lid wall, and side walls that at least partially surround the bottom wall and lid wall to form the first receiving chamber. Furthermore, it is possible that one or more of the locking openings or recesses are formed on the inside of the bottom wall and / or the lid wall and / or at least one inner wall of the side walls of the outer box. The side walls can be formed in multiple parts. A first partial wall for forming the outer wall of the outer box is hinged to the lid wall opposite each other, and a second partial wall for forming the inner wall of the outer box is hinged to the bottom wall opposite each other via corresponding bending lines. It is possible that reinforcing tabs are hinged to the first and / or second partial wall via corresponding bending lines, wherein the reinforcing tabs of the first partial walls, i.e.,The outer walls are designed such that, when they contact the first partial wall, they each have an opening in the area of the active pressure fields with a locking tab projecting into the opening. The locking tab prevents the active pressure fields, especially if they are designed as pressure tabs, from being pressed too far into the receiving space of the outer box towards the inner box. This reliably prevents damage to the locking and opening mechanism caused by excessive force. The multiple and flexible design and arrangement of the locking openings or recesses corresponds to the arrangement of the active pressure fields.
[0008] Furthermore, at least one reinforcing tab may be hinged to the bottom and / or top wall of the outer box, such that the reinforcing tab rests against the corresponding inner surface of the bottom or top wall. This arrangement of reinforcing tabs significantly increases the stability and robustness of the outer box of the container.
[0009] The term "bending line" or "bending lines" refers to lines along which corresponding elements of the container can be brought to each other at a predetermined angle. Bending lines also include creasing or folding lines. Combinations of these lines are also possible. Furthermore, bending, creasing, or folding lines may be combined with one or more cutting or perforation lines.
[0010] The term "bottom wall" describes the wall of the container that rests on a floor-like surface. The term "lid wall" refers to the wall of the container that faces the "bottom wall" in three-dimensional space.
[0011] In further advantageous embodiments of the container according to the invention, the outer box and / or the inner box of the container are made of paper, cardboard, or corrugated board. This embodiment offers several technical advantages. Firstly, the material is lightweight and therefore easy to handle. Furthermore, it is environmentally friendly and recyclable, contributing to sustainability. These materials are also cost-efficient to manufacture, which reduces the overall cost of the container. In addition, paper, cardboard, or corrugated board provides good protection for the inner box and the product contained therein, since cardboard and corrugated board in particular are shock-absorbing and thus minimize potential damage. It is also possible for the outer box and / or the inner box to be formed in one piece. This embodiment offers several technical advantages.First, they simplify the manufacturing and assembly of the container, as fewer individual parts are required. This leads to increased productivity and cost efficiency in production. Furthermore, a one-piece construction minimizes the risk of leaks or assembly errors, which improves the functionality and durability of the container.
[0012] A second aspect of the present invention relates to a set for manufacturing a container for storing goods, comprising a first blank for manufacturing an outer box and a second blank for manufacturing an inner box. The first blank has a bottom wall and a lid wall, wherein the bottom and lid walls are hinged to each other via a side wall. Furthermore, the first blank comprises at least two additional, opposing side walls which, together with the side wall and the bottom and lid walls, form a first receiving space when the outer box is folded. The side walls are multi-part and are hinged to the lid wall, opposite each other, by corresponding bending lines, with a first partial wall forming an outer wall of the outer box and a second partial wall forming an inner wall of the outer box.The first set of walls incorporates active pressure fields and at least one passive pressure field. Additionally, one or more locking openings or recesses are formed in the bottom wall and / or the top wall and / or in the second set of walls. In the area of the passive pressure field, no locking opening or recess is formed when the outer box is folded. The second set comprises at least one bottom wall and side walls hinged to it on different sides, which, together with the bottom wall, form a second receiving space when the inner box is folded. At least one locking tab is arranged on the second set, such that when the outer and inner boxes are folded, the inner box projects into the first receiving space of the outer box, allowing the locking tab to engage with at least one of the locking openings or recesses formed in the set of walls.However, it is also possible that one or more locking tabs are formed and arranged on other areas of the inner box or the second blank. These embodiments have already been described in the first aspect of the invention and also fall under the inventive considerations of the second aspect of the invention or may constitute independent inventive aspects. Due to the formation of at least one non-functional passive pressure field, it is necessary to know the sequence and / or arrangement of the active pressure fields in order to open the container. Without this knowledge, it is very likely that not all active pressure fields will be actuated, so that the inner box cannot be released, since at least one locking tab will remain locked to the inner box.The greater the number of passive pressure fields, the lower the probability of being able to activate or press all active pressure fields required to open the container produced from the set. The passive and active pressure fields can feature numbers, images, patterns, tactile fields, and / or colored fields on their visible outer surface to create a predetermined opening sequence. This results in a kind of opening code, without which the container cannot be opened. The active and / or passive pressure field can be designed as a pressure tab or a tactile touch panel. This design offers further technical advantages. First, designing the pressure field as a pressure tab or tactile touch panel improves the container's usability. The user can locate the pressure field more easily by touch and thus more readily press the correct spot to enter the code for opening the container.This is particularly advantageous in situations where pressing the correct number combination is required in confined spaces or poor lighting conditions. The locking tabs can be formed on the bottom wall of the second blank and / or at least one of the side walls of the second blank, in particular on a side wall located at the end, and / or on a lid structure of the second blank. This allows the set according to the invention to be adapted to a wide variety of requirements.
[0013] It is also possible that reinforcing tabs are hinged to the first and / or second partial wall via corresponding bending lines. The reinforcing tabs of the first partial walls, i.e., the outer walls, are designed such that, when the first blank is folded, they have an opening in the area of the active pressure fields on the first partial wall, with a locking tab projecting into the opening. The locking tab prevents the active pressure fields, especially if they are designed as pressure tabs, from being pressed too far into the receiving space of the outer box towards the inner box. This reliably prevents damage to the locking and opening mechanism caused by excessive force. The multiple and flexible design and arrangement of the locking openings or recesses follows the arrangement of the active pressure fields.
[0014] In further advantageous embodiments of the set according to the invention, the second blank has a lid construction on the side opposite the bottom wall for closing the inner box. Furthermore, it is possible that at least one reinforcing flap is hinged to at least one of the side walls of the second blank, such that the reinforcing flap rests against the corresponding inner surface of the side wall when the second blank is folded. Finally, it is also conceivable that at least one reinforcing flap is hinged to the bottom and / or lid wall of the first blank, such that the reinforcing flap rests against the corresponding inner surface of the bottom or lid wall when the first blank is folded. This arrangement of reinforcing flaps increases the stability and robustness of the container produced from the blanks.
[0015] The term "bending line" or "bending lines" refers to lines along which corresponding elements of the container can be brought to each other at a predetermined angle. Bending lines also include creasing or folding lines. Combinations of these lines are also possible. Furthermore, bending, creasing, or folding lines may be combined with one or more cutting or perforation lines.
[0016] The term "bottom wall" describes the wall of the first or second cut that rests on a floor-like surface when folded. The term "top wall" refers to the wall of the first or second cut that, when folded, lies opposite the "bottom wall" in three-dimensional space.
[0017] In further advantageous embodiments of the set according to the invention, the first and / or second blank is made of paper, cardboard, or corrugated board. Furthermore, the first and / or second blank can be formed in one piece. Advantageously, the aforementioned materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable, which contributes to the sustainability of the set. The one-piece design of the blanks simplifies the manufacture and assembly of the container, as fewer individual parts are required overall.
[0018] Further advantages and features of the set according to the second aspect of the invention can be found in the description of the first aspect of the invention.
[0019] Further features of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the exemplary embodiments, and the drawings. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as those subsequently mentioned in the exemplary embodiments, can be used not only in the combinations specified but also in other combinations without departing from the scope of the invention. The drawings show... Figure 1 is a schematic representation of an outer box and an inner box of the container according to the invention; Figure 2 is a schematically represented detailed view of the outer box and the inner box of the container according to the invention. Figur 1 Figure 3 shows a schematic partial view of the outer box and the inner box of the container according to the invention. Figur 1 Figure 4a shows a schematic representation of a receiving space of the outer box of the container according to the invention. Figur 1 Figure 4 shows a further schematic representation of a receiving space of the outer box of the container according to the invention. Figur 1 Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of a first blank for the production of the outer box of the container according to the invention. Figur 1 ; and Figure 6 a schematic representation of a second blank for manufacturing the inner box of the container according to the invention Figur 1 .
[0020] The Figuren 1 bis 6 Figure 1 shows schematic representations of a container 10, a first blank 12a for producing an outer box 12 of the container 10, and a second blank 14a for producing an inner box 14 of the container 10 according to an exemplary embodiment. Fig. 1 bis 6 are described together below, where identical reference symbols in the figures denote identical features of the container 10 and / or the blanks 12a, 14a.
[0021] Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an outer box 12 and an inner box 14 of a container 10. It can be seen that the outer box 12 has a first receiving compartment 16 for receiving the inner box 14. The inner box 14 has a second receiving compartment 18 (not shown) for receiving and storing goods. It can be seen that the inner box 14 is movable relative to the outer box 12 and within the first receiving compartment 16. Fig. 1 The container 10 is shown in an unassembled state. In other words, the inner box 14 is not stored in the receiving space 16 of the outer box 12. It can be seen that the inner box 14 has two locking tabs 20, 22 (see also...). Fig. 6 ) are arranged on the inner box 14. When the container 10 is assembled, these locking tabs 20, 22 project into the first receiving chamber 16 of the outer box 12. The locking tabs 20, 22 can be locked into several locking openings 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 formed on an inner wall of the outer box 12 (see also Fig. 4a and 4bOn an outer wall of the outer box 12, active pressure fields 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 are formed in the area of the locking openings 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 for exerting pressure on the respective locking tab 20, 22 and for releasing the locking tab 20, 22 from the corresponding locking opening 24, 26, 28, 30, 32. In addition, so-called passive pressure fields 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56 are formed on the outer wall of the outer box 12, in the area of which no locking openings or recesses are formed on the corresponding inner wall of the outer box 12. This means that actuating the passive pressure field 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56 has no effect on the locking of the locking tabs 20, 22 in the corresponding locking openings 24, 26, 28, 30, 32. Only actuating the aforementioned active pressure fields 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 leads to the release of the locking tabs 20, 22 from the corresponding locking openings 24, 26, 28, 30, 32.The sequence in which the active pressure fields 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 are actuated also plays a role, since the respective locking tabs 20, 22 can only engage in one of the aforementioned locking openings 24, 26, 28, 30, 32. In other words, when the inner box 14 is pulled out of the outer box 12, the correct active pressure field 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 must be actuated so that, after the locking tab 20, 22 is released, the inner box 14 can be moved further away from the outer box 12 and out of the receiving space 16. In the illustrated embodiment, both the active and the passive pressure fields 34–56 are designed as pressure tabs. However, they can also be designed as haptic touch fields. Furthermore, it can be seen that the active and passive print fields 34 - 56 form numbers on their respective visible outer sides, which together form an opening code.In the illustrated embodiment, the inner box 14 can be separated from the outer box 12 by successively actuating the active pressure fields 38, 40, 42, which are arranged in the outward direction of movement, in the correct sequence. This applies both to the active pressure fields 38, 40, 42 arranged in the side wall 124 and to the active pressure fields 34, 36 on the side wall 126 opposite the outer box 12. Here, the active pressure fields 34, 36 must be actuated in sequence (see also...). Fig. 4a and 4bHowever, it is also possible that the passive and active pressure fields 34-56 have images, patterns, haptic fields and / or color fields on their visible outer surface to form the predetermined opening sequence. Furthermore, it can be seen that the outer box 12 has a bottom wall 120, a top wall 130, and side walls 122, 124, 126 that at least partially surround the bottom wall 120 and top wall 130 to form the first receiving chamber 16.
[0022] Furthermore, it can be seen that the inner box 14 has a bottom wall 58 and side walls 60, 62, 64, 66 surrounding the bottom wall 58 to form the second receiving chamber 18. In addition, a cover structure 68 is arranged on the side opposite the bottom wall 58 for closing the inner box 14 or the second receiving chamber 18 by means of a cover wall 70.
[0023] It is also possible that one or more locking tabs 20, 22 are formed either on the bottom wall 58 and / or at least one of the side walls 60, 62, 64, 66 and / or the lid structure 68 of the inner box 14. Crucially, the locking tabs 20, 22 are positioned such that they can engage in corresponding locking openings or recesses on the inner wall of the outer box 12. Furthermore, it can be seen that the locking tab 20 is connected to a reinforcing tab 92 via a bending line 104.
[0024] Fig. 2 shows a schematically represented detail view of the outer box 12 and the inner box 14 of the container 10 according to Fig. 1 It can again be seen that the locking tab 20 is connected to a reinforcing tab 92 via a bending line 104. The reinforcing tab 92 is glued to the locking tab 22. The same applies to the locking tab 20, which is also connected to a reinforcing tab 92 via a bending line 104 (see also Fig. 6 This results in a significantly increased stability of the latch tabs 20, 22. Furthermore, it is made of Fig. 2 The structure of the side wall 124 is clearly shown. It can be seen that the side wall 124 includes an outer wall 124a. The outer wall 124a is connected to a reinforcing wall 124b via a bending line 140 (compare Fig. 5 ) connected by a hinge. The inner wall of the outer box 12 is connected by the inner wall 124c and the associated bending line 142 (compare Fig. 5 ) connected reinforcement wall formed. In the outer wall 124a, the active and passive pressure fields, here pressure fields 40, 42, 56, are formed by means of corresponding cut lines.
[0025] Fig. 3 shows a schematic partial view of the outer box 12 and the inner box 14 of the container 10 according to Fig. 1 It can be seen that the inner box 14 has already been partially moved into the receiving space 16 of the outer box 12. A handle opening 144 is provided in the outer box 12 for easier gripping. This allows the inner box 14 to be easily grasped. It can be seen that the locking tabs 20, 22 have already been moved into the receiving space 16 of the outer box 12. When the inner box 14 is removed from the outer box 12, the locking tabs 20, 22 engage in the locking openings located behind the active pressure fields, in this case, the active pressure fields 40, 42. Only by actuating the active pressure fields 40, 42 (as well as the other active pressure fields not shown), in a predetermined sequence which results from the direction of movement of the inner box 14 from the receiving space 24 of the outer box 12, is it possible to detach the inner box 14 from the outer box 12.Furthermore, it can be seen that the outer box 12 has side walls 122, 124, 126 that at least partially surround the bottom wall 120, the top wall 130, and the bottom wall 120 and top wall 130 to form the first receiving space 16. As already explained, the side walls 124, 126 of the outer box 12 are formed in multiple parts, with a first partial wall 124a, 126a forming the outer wall of the outer box 12 being attached to the top wall 130 on opposite sides, and a second partial wall 124c, 126c forming the inner wall of the outer box 12 being attached to the bottom wall 120 on opposite sides via corresponding bending lines 136, 138 (see also...). Fig. 5 ).
[0026] The Figuren 4a and 4b Each shows a schematic representation of the first receiving chamber 16, the outer box 12, or the container 10 according to Fig. 1 . Out of Fig. 4a It becomes clear that the active pressure fields 38, 40, 42 are formed in the side wall 124. As already mentioned, the active pressure fields 38, 40, 42 are formed in the outer wall 124a by means of cut lines. It can be seen that a locking opening 28, 30, 32 is formed in the area of each of the active pressure fields 38, 40, 42. For the locking openings 28, 30, 32, correspondingly congruent openings 28a, 30a, 32a are formed in the reinforcing tab 124d and correspondingly congruent openings 132 are formed in the reinforcing wall 124b. Furthermore, locking tabs 134 project into the openings 132. The locking tabs 134 limit the movement of the active pressure fields 38, 40, 42.
[0027] Furthermore, it can be seen that the outer box 12 has opposite handle openings 144, 144a in the base and / or lid wall 120, 130. It is also evident that the reinforcing wall 124d is connected, in particular glued, to the inside of the side wall 122 via an adhesive tab 146. Finally, it is evident that reinforcing tabs 128, 128a are hinged to the base and / or lid wall 120, 130 of the outer box 12 via corresponding bending lines 136, 138, such that the reinforcing tabs 128, 128a abut the corresponding inside surfaces of the base and / or lid wall 120, 130.
[0028] In particular, the reinforcing tabs 128, 128a are glued to the bottom wall 120 and the top wall 130 respectively.
[0029] Out of Fig. 4b It becomes clear that active pressure fields 34, 36 are also formed on the side wall 126. The locking openings 24, 26 are formed in the area of these pressure fields 34, 36. To create continuous openings, correspondingly congruent openings 132 are formed in the reinforcement wall 126b, and corresponding openings 24a, 26a are formed in the reinforcement wall 126d, which is connected to the inner wall 126c via a bending line 142. It can be seen that the reinforcement wall 126d is also connected to the side wall 122 via an adhesive flap 146, in particular by gluing. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer box 12 and the inner box 14 are made of cardboard. Furthermore, both the outer box 12 and the inner box 14 are formed in one piece.
[0030] Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of a first cut 12a for the production of the outer box 12 of the container 10 according to Fig. 1 The first blank 12a comprises the bottom wall 120 and the top wall 130, wherein the bottom and / or top wall 120, 130 are hinged to each other via the side wall 122. Furthermore, the first blank 12a comprises two opposing side walls 124, 126, which, together with the side wall 122 and the bottom and / or top wall 120, 130, form a first receiving space 16 when the first blank 12a is folded. It can be seen that the side walls 124, 126 are made up of multiple parts. On the top wall 130, a first partial wall 124a, 126a is hinged opposite each other to form an outer wall of the outer box 12, and on the bottom wall 120, a second partial wall 124c, 126c is hinged opposite each other to form an inner wall of the outer box 12. The hinges are connected via corresponding bending lines 136, 138. Furthermore, it can be seen that reinforcing walls 124b, 126b are hinged to the first partial walls 124a, 126a via bending lines 140.The same applies to the second partial walls 124c, 126c. Here, reinforcement walls 124d, 126d are hinged via deflection lines 142.
[0031] In the first partial walls 124a, 126a, active pressure fields 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 are formed as pressure tabs by means of cut lines. Furthermore, passive pressure fields 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 56 are also formed as pressure tabs by means of cut lines. In the second partial walls 124c, 126c, locking openings 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 are formed. It can be seen that in the area of the passive pressure fields 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 56, no locking openings or recesses are formed in the folded state of the first blank 12a.
[0032] A reinforcing tab 128, 128a is hinged to both the bottom wall 120 and the top wall 130 of the first blank 12a via bending lines 136, 138. The hinge is such that, when the first blank 12a is folded, the reinforcing tabs 128, 128a lie against the corresponding inner surface of the bottom and / or top wall 120, 130 and are thus bonded in place.
[0033] Furthermore, it becomes clear that the reinforcing walls 124b, 126b each have openings 132 in the area of the active and passive pressure fields 34-56, which, in the folded state of the first section 12a, abut the active and passive pressure fields 34-56 and are dimensioned such that the pressure fields can be pressed into the openings 132. As already described in the Fig. 1 bis 4b As explained, the release of the locking tabs 20, 22 by means of the active pressure fields 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 only occurs because corresponding locking openings 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 and corresponding locking openings 24a, 26a, 28a, 30a, 32a are formed in the second partial walls 124c, 126c and the reinforcing walls 124d, 126d which are articulated to them. These through openings allow the active pressure fields 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 to release the locking tabs 20, 22 from the corresponding locking openings.
[0034] Furthermore, it can be seen that reinforcing flaps 128, 128a are hinged to the bottom and / or top wall 120, 130 of the first blank 12a via bending lines 136, 138, such that the reinforcing flaps 128, 128a lie against and are bonded to the corresponding inner surface of the bottom and / or top wall 120, 130 when the first blank 12a is folded. Additionally, the active and passive printing fields 34-56 may have numbers, images, patterns, tactile fields, and / or color fields on their outer surface, visible when the first blank 12a is folded, to create a predetermined opening sequence.
[0035] A handle opening 144a is formed in the transition area between the bottom wall 120 and the reinforcing tab 128a. The same applies to the transition area between the top wall 130 and the reinforcing tab 128. Here, a handle opening 144 is formed. Furthermore, it is evident that a glue tab 146 is formed on each of the second partial walls 124c and 126c, extending over bending lines 148. The glue tab 146 serves for connection, in particular for bonding, to the side wall 122.
[0036] Fig. 6 Figure 1 shows the second blank 14a for the production of the inner box 14. It can be seen that the second blank 14a comprises a base wall 58 and side walls 60, 62, 64, 66 hinged to it on different sides. The hinges are formed by corresponding bending lines 110. In the folded state of the second blank 14a, the base wall 58 and the hinged side walls 60, 62, 64, 66 form a second receiving space 18 (not shown) of the inner box 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the locking tabs 20, 22 are arranged on the end-facing side wall 62 such that, in the folded state of the outer box 12 and the inner box 14, they protrude into the first receiving space 16 of the outer box 12, so that the locking tabs 20, 22 can each be locked with at least one locking opening 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 formed in the second partial walls 124c, 126c.The locking tabs 20, 22 are connected to the end-facing side wall 62 via bending lines 150. Reinforcing tabs 92 are arranged via bending lines 104 to reinforce the locking tabs 20, 22.
[0037] Furthermore, it can be seen that the second cutout 14a has a lid construction 68 on the side opposite the bottom wall 28 for closing the inner box 14. The lid construction 68 comprises a lid wall 70, which forms the outer wall of the lid construction 68. The lid wall 70 is connected to the side wall 66 via a bending line 112. The lid wall 70 is connected to an inner wall 72 of the lid construction 68 on the side opposite the side wall 66 via another bending line 112. A reinforcing flap 74 is formed on the inner wall 72 via a bending line 114, on which adhesive tabs 82, 84 are arranged laterally, as well as another adhesive tab 80, hinged to the side opposite the inner wall 72 via a bending line 116.It can be seen that the lid wall 70 also has hinged plug-in tabs 76, 78 via bending lines 112, which can be inserted into the formed second receiving space 18 when the second blank 14a is folded.
[0038] Furthermore, it can be seen that dust flaps 98, 100 are arranged between the side walls 60, 62, 64, 66, and are connected to each other via fold lines 102. Finally, it becomes clear that a reinforcing flap 90 is arranged on the end face of the side wall 62 via a bend line 118. The reinforcing flap 90 also has adhesive flaps 96, 106, which are connected to the reinforcing flap 90 via bend lines 118a and 108, respectively. Additionally, a reinforcing flap 86, 88 is hinged to each of the side walls 60, 64 via corresponding bend lines 110a.
[0039] The in Fig. 5 the first section 12a shown, as well as the one in Fig. 6The illustrated second blank 14a forms a set for the production of the container 10 for storing goods. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second blanks 12a, 14a are made of cardboard. Furthermore, the first and second blanks 12a, 14a are formed in one piece.
[0040] The described containers 10 and the corresponding blanks 12a, 14a are usually made of cardboard, corrugated board or paper. Other suitable materials, such as plastic, or combinations thereof are also conceivable.
Claims
1. Container (10) for storing goods comprising an outer box (12) and an inner box (14), wherein the outer box (12) has a first receiving space (16) for receiving the inner box (14) and the inner box (14) has at least a second receiving space (18) for receiving and storing the goods, wherein the inner box (14) is designed to be movable relative to the outer box (12) and within the first receiving space (16), characterized by the fact thatOn the inner box (14) at least one locking tab (20, 22) is arranged, projecting into the first receiving chamber (16) of the outer box (12) when the container (10) is assembled, such that the locking tab (20, 22) can be locked into at least one locking opening (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) or recess formed on an inner wall of the outer box (12), and at least one active pressure field (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) is provided on at least one outer wall of the outer box (12) in the area of the locking opening (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) or recess for exerting pressure on the locking tab (20, 22) and for releasing the locking tab (20, 22) from the locking opening (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 32) or recess. 28, 30, 32) or recess is formed, wherein at least one passive pressure field (44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) is also formed on at least one outer wall of the outer box (12) in the area of which no locking opening or recess is formed on the corresponding inner wall of the outer box (12).
2. Container according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the active and / or passive pressure field (34, 36, 38, 40, 42; 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) is designed as a pressure tab or haptic touch field.
3. Container according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the inner box (14) has a bottom wall (58) and side walls (60, 62, 64, 66) surrounding the bottom wall (58) to form the second receiving space (18); or that the inner box (14) has a bottom wall (58) and side walls (60, 62, 64, 66) surrounding the bottom wall (58) to form the second receiving space (18) and the inner box (14) has a lid construction (68) on the side opposite the bottom wall (58) for closing the inner box (14).
4. Container according to claim 3, characterized by the fact thatone or more locking tabs (20, 22) are formed on the bottom wall (58) and / or at least one of the side walls (60, 62, 64, 66) and / or the lid structure (58) of the inner box (14); or that one or more locking tabs (20, 22) are formed on the bottom wall (58) and / or at least one of the side walls (60, 62, 64, 66) and / or the lid structure (58) of the inner box (14) and at least one reinforcing tab (86, 88, 90) is hinged to at least one of the side walls (60, 62, 64) of the inner box (12) such that the reinforcing tab (86, 88, 90) rests against the corresponding inner side of the side wall (60, 62, 64).
5. Container according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe outer box (12) has a bottom wall (120), a top wall (130) and side walls (122, 124, 126) that at least partially surround the bottom wall (120) and top wall (130) to form the first receiving space (16); or that the outer box (12) has a bottom wall (120), a top wall (130) and side walls (122, 124, 126) that at least partially surround the bottom wall (120) and top wall (130) to form the first receiving space (16) and one or more of the locking openings (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) or recesses are formed on the inside of the bottom wall (120) and / or the top wall (130) and / or at least one inside wall of the side walls (122, 124, 126) of the outer box (12);or that the outer box (12) has a bottom wall (120), a top wall (130), and side walls (122, 124, 126) that at least partially surround the bottom wall (120) and top wall (130) to form the first receiving space (16), and that one or more of the locking openings (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) or recesses are formed on the inside of the bottom wall (120) and / or the top wall (130) and / or at least one inner wall of the side walls (122, 124, 126) of the outer box (12), and that the side walls (124, 126) are formed in multiple parts, and that a first partial wall (124a, 126a) is formed on the top wall (130) opposite each other to form the outer wall of the outer box (12), and a second partial wall is formed on the bottom wall (120) opposite each other. Partial wall (124c, 126c) for forming the inner wall of the outer box (12) are hinged via corresponding bending lines (136, 138).
6. Container according to claim 5, characterized by the fact thatat least one reinforcing tab (128, 128a) is hinged to the bottom and / or top wall (120, 130) of the outer box (12) in such a way that the reinforcing tab (128, 128a) rests against the corresponding inside of the bottom or top wall (120, 130).
7. Container according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the passive and active printing fields (34, 36, 38, 40, 42; 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) have numbers, images, patterns, haptic fields and / or color fields on their visible outer surface to form a predetermined opening sequence and / or that the outer box (12) and / or the inner box (14) is made of paper, cardboard or corrugated board.
8. Container according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the outer box (12) and / or the inner box (14) is formed in one piece.
9. Set for manufacturing a container (10) for storing goods, comprising a first blank (12a) for manufacturing an outer box (12) and a second blank (14a) for manufacturing an inner box (14), wherein the first blank (12a) has a bottom wall (120) and a top wall (130), wherein the bottom and top walls (120, 130) are hinged to each other via a side wall (122), at least two opposing side walls (124, 126) which, together with the side wall (122) and the bottom and top walls (120, 130), form a first receiving space (16) when the first blank (12a) is folded, wherein the side walls (124, 126) are multi-part and, on the top wall (130), a first partial wall (124a, 126a) is formed opposite each other to form an outer wall. a second partial wall (124c) opposite the outer box (12) and the bottom wall (120).126c) are hinged to form an inner wall of the outer box (12) via corresponding bending lines (136, 138), wherein active pressure fields (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) and at least one passive pressure field (44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) are formed in the first partial walls (124a, 126a), and one or more of the locking openings (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) or recesses are formed in the bottom wall (120) and / or the top wall (130) and / or in the second partial walls (124c, 126c), wherein in the area of the passive pressure field (44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) in the folded state of the first blank (12a)) no locking opening or recess is formed; and wherein the second blank (14a) comprises at least one bottom wall (58) and side walls (60, 62, 64, 66) hinged to it on different sides, which together with the bottom wall (58) form a second receiving space (18) when the second blank (14a) is folded,wherein at least one locking tab (20, 22) is arranged on the second blank (14a) such that, in the folded state of the outer box (12) and the inner box (14), the latter projects into the first receiving space (16) of the outer box (12), so that the locking tab (20, 22) can be locked into at least one of the locking openings (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) or recesses formed in the second partial walls (124c, 126c).
10. Set according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that the active and / or passive pressure field (34, 36, 38, 40, 42; 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) is designed as a pressure tab or haptic touch field.
11. Set according to claim 9 or 10, characterized by the fact that the second cut (14a) on the side opposite the bottom wall (58) has a lid construction (68) for closing the inner box (14).
12. Set according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized by the fact thatone or more locking tabs (20, 22) are formed on the bottom wall (58) and / or at least one of the side walls (60, 62, 64, 66), in particular on the end-facing side wall (62), and / or the lid construction (58) of the second blank (14a).
13. Set according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized by the fact that at least one reinforcing flap (86, 88, 90) is hinged to at least one of the side walls (60, 62, 64) of the second blank (14a) in such a way that the reinforcing flap (86, 88, 90) rests against the corresponding inside of the side wall (60, 62, 64) when the second blank (14a) is folded, and / or at least one reinforcing flap (128, 128a) is hinged to the bottom and / or top wall (120, 130) of the first blank (12a) in such a way that the reinforcing flap (128, 128a) rests against the corresponding inside of the bottom or top wall (120, 130) when the first blank (12a) is folded.
14. Set according to one of claims 9 to 13, characterized by the fact that the passive and active printing fields (34, 36, 38, 40, 42; 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) have numbers, images, patterns, haptic fields and / or color fields on their outer surface visible in the folded state of the first cut (12a) to form a predetermined opening sequence.
15. Set according to one of claims 9 to 14, characterized by the fact that the first and / or second blank (12a, 14a) is made of paper, cardboard or corrugated board and / or that the first and / or second blank (12a, 14a) is formed in one piece.
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