Packaging insert, packaging, set for producing a packaging insert, and method and device for producing a packaging insert
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MAYR MELNHOF KARTON
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing packaging inserts, particularly those made of plastic, are costly to produce when design changes are needed and have sustainability issues, while cardboard alternatives face mechanical production disadvantages.
A packaging insert design featuring a frame with recording openings and connecting bottles that can be easily adapted in shape, size, and arrangement, using paper or cardboard materials, allowing for secure connections and sustainable production, along with a production procedure and device that enables machine-made manufacturing of various embodiments.
Enables cost-effective production of packaging inserts with diverse forms and sizes, increased stability, and sustainability by using paper or cardboard, allowing for secure connections and versatile use, including as separation devices and stackability.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Packaging insert, packaging, set for producing a packaging insert and method and device for producing a packaging insert
[0002] Description:
[0003] The present invention relates to a packaging insert comprising at least one receptacle for storing goods and / or objects, and at least one frame. The frame has at least one receiving opening for receiving the receptacle, and the receptacle comprises a bottom wall and side walls surrounding the bottom wall to form a receiving space. Furthermore, the invention relates to a packaging, a kit for producing a packaging insert, and a method and device for producing a packaging insert.
[0004] Such packaging inserts are known in numerous embodiments. The known packaging inserts are usually made of plastic. If the design of the packaging insert changes, for example if the arrangement, shape, and size of the receptacles is changed, a new tool must be provided each time. This makes their production relatively expensive. In addition, the use of plastic gives rise to problems with the sustainability of the packaging inserts produced in this way. A packaging insert made of cardboard is described in DE 20 2022 102 821 U1. This known packaging insert comprises at least one receptacle for storing goods and / or objects, and at least one frame, wherein the frame has at least one receiving opening for receiving the receptacle, and the receptacle comprises at least one connecting tab for firmly arranging the receptacle on the frame.Although this cardboard packaging insert already has advantages over the known plastic packaging inserts, it has been found that this packaging insert has disadvantages, particularly when it comes to machine production. A packaging insert is also known from US 1 922 571 A. This has a frame with corresponding receiving openings, wherein the receiving openings serve to receive corresponding containers or cups. The frame also has tabs, and in the assembled state, i.e. with the cups inserted into the openings, the side walls of the cups rest against the tabs. The tabs are connected to the side walls of the cups by means of a binding device on the outer circumference of the packaging insert, which is not described in more detail.
[0005] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a generic packaging insert, a generic packaging, a set for producing a packaging insert and a method and a device for producing a packaging insert, which can be manufactured cost-effectively by machine and in a wide variety of embodiments.
[0006] To achieve this object, a generic packaging insert according to the features of claim 1, a package with the features of claim 8, a set according to the features of claim 10 and a method and a device with the features of claim 12 and claim 16 are provided. Advantageous embodiments with expedient further developments of the invention are specified in the respective dependent claims. Advantageous embodiments of the packaging insert are to be regarded as advantageous embodiments of the package, the set, the method and / or the device and vice versa. A first aspect of the invention relates to a packaging insert comprising at least one receiving container for storing goods and / or objects, and at least one frame, wherein the frame has at least one receiving opening for receiving the receiving container.The receptacle further comprises a bottom wall and side walls enclosing the bottom wall to form a receptacle space. The frame further comprises at least one connecting tab for the fixed or detachable arrangement of the receptacle on the frame, wherein the connecting tab is hinged to the frame by means of a corresponding bending line such that, after the receptacle has been received in the receiving opening, the connecting tab rests against a corresponding side wall of the receptacle, is fixedly or detachably connected thereto, and projects into the receiving opening, wherein the bending line limits the extent of the receiving opening. The at least one connecting tab can be glued, sealed, or connected to the corresponding side wall by means of a plug-in connection. This results in a secure connection between these elements, which contributes to increased stability and load-bearing capacity of the packaging insert.The packaging insert according to the invention makes it possible to produce it cost-effectively by machine in a variety of configurations. Containers of various shapes and sizes, as well as in a variety of arrangements, can be accommodated in the frame and connected with the corresponding connecting tab(s). All that is required is to form the receiving openings in the frame in the appropriate shape and size, or the desired arrangement of the containers. Furthermore, the connecting tabs of the frame can be easily machine-applied with adhesive. The connecting tab can be designed as an adhesive, snap-in, or plug-in tab. Other connection types are also conceivable.In further advantageous embodiments of the packaging insert according to the invention, at least two connecting tabs are hinged to the frame at opposite ends of the receiving opening. This ensures a secure connection of the frame to the receiving container. Furthermore, it is possible for the frame to include side walls that are hinged to the frame. The design of the side walls increases the stability of the packaging insert.
[0007] In further advantageous embodiments of the packaging insert according to the invention, the frame and / or the receptacle are made of paper or cardboard. If both the frame and the receptacle are made of paper or cardboard, a particularly sustainable production of the packaging insert is possible. Plastic can be completely dispensed with. In particular, the fiber-based material, especially cardboard, can have a grammage of 150 to 450 g / m². 2 , especially 200 to 250 g / m 2 . Furthermore, both the frame and the receptacle can be made of corrugated cardboard. This allows for the production of particularly stable packaging inserts.
[0008] However, it is also possible for the frame and / or the receptacle to be at least partially coated on one or both sides. Particularly when foodstuffs are contained in the receptacles, at least some areas of the receptacle must be appropriately coated for reasons of hygiene and durability. Other coatings, such as water- and / or repellent coatings, are also possible. Furthermore, the frame and / or the receptacle are designed to be printable. The inventive design of the packaging insert also makes it possible for it to be used on both sides. This means that, on the one hand, the receptacles can be used to hold corresponding goods.On the other hand, the receptacles can also serve as separating devices, allowing goods to be stored, clamped, or secured between the receptacles, specifically on the underside of the packaging insert, between the protruding receptacles. In this case, the "underside" becomes the upper side of the packaging insert that accommodates the goods. The packaging insert according to the invention can therefore be used in a variety of ways. Furthermore, the packaging insert can be designed to be stackable.
[0009] In further advantageous embodiments of the packaging insert according to the invention, the receiving opening delimited by the bending line(s) is polygonal, round, semicircular or oval. In the case of a round receiving opening, a single bending line can define the circumference, size and shape of the receiving opening. In the case of polygonal receiving openings, several connected bending lines form the respective sides of the receiving opening. However, it is also possible for the circumference, size and shape of the receiving opening to be defined by means of a combination of bending lines with adjacent perforation lines and / or cutting lines or a combination of these lines. In addition, the circumference and shape of the receiving opening can approximately correspond to the circumference and shape of a container opening of the receiving container.The storage containers can also have internal partitions to create multiple storage spaces. This ensures that packaging inserts for a wide variety of goods can be easily produced in a simple and cost-effective manner.
[0010] A second aspect of the invention relates to packaging for accommodating goods and / or objects, wherein the packaging has at least one packaging insert according to the first aspect of the invention. The packaging according to the invention can also comprise a cover element for closing the packaging. The packaging according to the invention is simple and cost-effective to produce. Furthermore, a wide variety of variants of the packaging can be produced. Further features and their advantages of the packaging according to the invention can be found in the description of the first aspect of the invention, wherein advantageous embodiments of the first aspect of the invention are to be regarded as advantageous embodiments of the second aspect of the invention, and vice versa.
[0011] A third aspect of the invention relates to a set for producing a packaging insert comprising at least a first blank for a frame and at least a second blank for a receiving container. The first blank comprises at least one connecting tab for the fixed or detachable arrangement of the receiving container, which can be unfolded from the second blank, on the frame. The connecting tab is hinged to the frame by means of a bending line such that, after the receiving container has been received and in the folded state of the blanks, the connecting tab rests against a corresponding side wall of the receiving container, is fixedly or detachably connected thereto, and projects into the receiving opening, wherein the bending line limits the extent of the receiving opening. Such blanks are simple and cost-effective to produce, particularly mechanically.In addition, a multitude of variation options for the packaging insert to be produced arise due to the corresponding variable design options for the blanks. The circumference and shape of the receiving opening delimited by the bending line(s) can roughly correspond to the circumference and shape of a container opening resulting from the folded state of the second blank of the receiving container. Furthermore, it is possible for the first blank to have at least two connecting tabs that are hinged to opposite ends of the corresponding receiving opening in the frame. The connecting tab can be designed as an adhesive, snap-in, or plug-in tab. It is also possible for the receiving opening delimited by the bending line(s) to be polygonal, round, semicircular, or oval.In the case of a round receiving opening, for example, a single bending line can define the circumference, size and shape of the receiving opening. In the case of polygonal receiving openings, several connected bending lines form the respective sides of the receiving opening. However, it is also possible for the circumference, size and shape of the receiving opening to be defined by means of a combination of bending lines with adjacent perforation lines and / or cutting lines or a combination of these lines. In a further advantageous embodiment, the blank of the frame can comprise side walls that are hinged to the frame. Finally, both the blank for the frame and the blank for the receiving container can be made of paper or cardboard and / or be at least partially coated. Furthermore, it is possible for at least one of the blanks to be made of corrugated cardboard.
[0012] Further features and their advantages can be found in the descriptions of the first and second aspects of the invention, wherein advantageous embodiments of the first and second aspects of the invention are to be regarded as advantageous embodiments of the third aspect of the invention and vice versa.
[0013] A fourth aspect of the invention relates to a method for producing a packaging insert according to the first aspect of the invention. The method according to the invention comprises at least the following method steps: a) providing a first blank for a frame of the packaging insert in a first magazine; b) loading at least one transport and carrier device with the first blank by means of at least one inserter device; c) moving the first blank by means of the transport and carrier device to a breaking device for breaking at least one connecting tab formed in the frame to form at least one receiving opening; d) providing a second blank for a receiving container of the packaging insert in a second magazine;e) Removing the second blank from the second magazine and arranging the second blank in a die for erecting side walls of the receiving container and transferring the thus folded receiving container to the transport and carrier device, wherein during and / or after the erection of the side walls, at least one side wall and / or at least one connecting tab of the frame is at least partially provided with adhesive or a sealing medium; f) Inserting the at least one receiving container into a corresponding receiving opening in the frame and connecting the side walls to the connecting tabs; and g) Removing the packaging insert. The method according to the invention ensures simple, cost-effective, and, in particular, easily implemented mechanical production of the packaging insert. The method according to the invention, i.e., process steps a) to g), can run continuously or discontinuously.
[0014] In further advantageous embodiments of the method according to the invention, the second blank is removed from the second magazine according to method step e) by means of a suction gripper. Furthermore, it is possible for the insertion of the at least one receiving container into a corresponding receiving opening in the frame according to method step f) to be carried out by means of at least one program-controlled single or multiple gripper. The single or multiple gripper can be controlled such that the time between the application of adhesive according to method step e) and the insertion of the receiving container according to method step f) remains essentially constant. This advantageously results in a continuous process sequence.
[0015] Further features and their advantages can be found in the descriptions of the first to third aspects of the invention, wherein advantageous embodiments of the first to third aspects of the invention are to be regarded as advantageous embodiments of the fourth aspect of the invention and vice versa.
[0016] A fifth aspect of the invention relates to a device for producing a packaging insert according to the first aspect of the invention. The device comprises at least one first magazine for receiving a first blank for a frame of the packaging insert, at least one transport and carrier device for moving the first blank to individual stations of the device, at least one inserting device for loading the transport and carrier device with the first blank, at least one breaking device for breaking at least one connecting tab formed in the frame to form at least one receiving opening, at least one second magazine for receiving a second blank for a receiving container of the packaging insert,at least one suction gripper for removing the second blank from the second magazine and for arranging the second blank in a die for erecting side walls of the receiving container; at least one adhesive application device for at least partially applying adhesive or a sealing medium to at least one side wall of the receiving container and / or to at least one connecting flap of the frame; at least one program-controlled single or multiple gripper for removing the at least one folded receiving container from the die and for transferring the receiving container into a corresponding receiving opening of the frame; and at least one removal device for removing the packaging insert from the device. The device according to the invention enables a simple,This ensures cost-effective and, in particular, machine-friendly production of the packaging insert. The device according to the invention can be modular in design, and individual or multiple modules can be arranged according to the requirements of the production line. The logistics of the device are based on a linear linking. For example, several product carriers of the transport and carrier device can be formed, which are continuously cycled through the individual process steps according to the fourth aspect of the invention. The product carrier can be covered on the top side with the first blank,While the remaining product carriers on the underside of the linkage move back to the start of the process chain. Thus, the individual product carriers can be moved continuously or discontinuously to the individual stations of the device, or can be moved in a timed manner. In further advantageous embodiments of the device according to the invention, the breaking device comprises a pneumatic punch. Furthermore, the die can be arranged directly on the suction gripper.
[0017] In the further description of the exemplary embodiments and the claims, various general terms are used. For example, the term "bending line" can be understood to mean all lines that allow elements of the container or blank to be bent relative to one another along a defined path. In addition to the bending lines mentioned, folding, perforation, or creasing lines, or a combination of these lines, can also be used.
[0018] Further features and their advantages can be found in the descriptions of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, wherein advantageous embodiments of the first to fourth aspects of the invention are to be regarded as advantageous embodiments of the fifth aspect of the invention and vice versa.
[0019] Further features of the invention emerge from the claims, the exemplary embodiments, and the drawings. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the exemplary embodiments, can be used not only in the respective specified combinations, but also in other combinations without departing from the scope of the invention. The drawings show:
[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a packaging insert according to the invention in a view from above according to a first embodiment;
[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the packaging insert according to Figure 1 in a view from below; Figure 3 is a schematic representation of a cut-out of a frame of the packaging insert according to the invention;
[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic representation of a blank of a
[0023] Receiving container of the packaging insert according to the invention;
[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic representation of an inventive
[0025] Packaging insert in a view from above according to a second embodiment;
[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic representation of the packaging insert according to Figure 5 in a view from below;
[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic representation of an apparatus according to the invention for producing a packaging insert.
[0028] In the following descriptions of the figures, identical features of the various embodiments are designated with the same reference numerals.
[0029] Figures 1 and 2 each show a schematic representation of a packaging insert 10 according to a first embodiment. It can be seen that the packaging insert 10 shown has a plurality of receptacles 12 for storing goods and / or objects. The receptacles 12 are arranged in a frame 14. For this purpose, the frame 14 has corresponding receiving openings 16 for receiving the corresponding receptacles 12. Furthermore, it can be seen that each receptacle 12 comprises a bottom wall 18 and side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 enclosing the bottom wall 18 to form a receiving space 52. For a more detailed representation of the packaging insert 10, the receiving opening 16 is shown without the receptacle 12 in the upper right area of Fig. 1. It can be seen that the frame 14 comprises connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 for the fixed or detachable arrangement of the receptacle 12 on the frame 14.The connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 are arranged within the receiving opening 16 and are hinged to the frame 14 by means of corresponding bending lines 36, 38, 40, 42. The hinged connection is such that, after the receiving container 12 has been received, the connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 rest against a corresponding side wall 20, 22, 24, 26 of the receiving container 12, are thus firmly or detachably connected and protrude into the receiving opening 16. This arrangement is also clear from Fig. 2, wherein Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the packaging insert 10 according to Fig. 1 in a view from below. Furthermore, it is clear that the bending lines 36, 38, 40, 42 limit and define the extent, i.e., the circumference, size, and shape of the receiving opening 16.
[0030] Furthermore, it can be seen that the connecting tabs 28, 32 and the connecting tabs 30, 34 are hinged to opposite ends of the receiving opening 16. In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 are designed as adhesive tabs. At least one of these connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 can be provided with adhesive and glued to the corresponding side wall 20, 22, 24, 26.
[0031] Furthermore, it can be seen that the frame 14 comprises side walls 88, which are hinged to the frame 14 via the bending lines 86. Furthermore, the packaging insert 10 is designed to be stackable. The arrangement of the individual receptacles 12 in the frame 14 is also clearly visible in Fig. 2. Furthermore, it is clear how the connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 rest against the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 of the receptacle 12. The side walls 88 of the frame 14 are also connected to one another via adhesive tabs 102.
[0032] Fig. 1 again shows how the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 are connected to the bottom wall 18 via corresponding bending lines 90. In the illustrated embodiment, the receiving openings 16 are rectangular. The circumference and shape of the receiving opening 16 approximately correspond to the circumference and shape of a container opening of the receiving container 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 14 and the receiving container 12 are made of cardboard.
[0033] Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation of a first blank 46 for the frame 14 of the packaging insert 10. It can be seen that the first blank 46 or the frame 14 has connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 for the fixed or detachable arrangement of the receptacle 12, which can be unfolded from a second blank 48, on the frame 14. The second blank 48 is shown schematically in Fig. 4. The connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 are hinged to the frame 14 via bending lines 36, 38, 40, 42. The articulation is such that, after receiving the receiving container 12 and in the folded state of the blanks 46, 48, the connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 rest against the corresponding side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 of the receiving container 12. They can then be firmly or detachably connected thereto and, in particular, protrude into the receiving opening 16.Furthermore, it is clear that the bending lines 36, 38, 40, 42 limit and define the extent, i.e., the circumference, size, and shape of the receiving opening 16. Furthermore, it can be seen that the circumference and shape of the respective receiving opening 16 approximately correspond to the circumference and shape of a container opening resulting from the folded state of the second blank 48 of the receiving container 12 (see Fig. 2) (see also Figs. 1 and 2). Furthermore, it can be seen that the frame 14 comprises side walls 88, which are hinged to the frame 14 via corresponding bending lines 86. The side walls 88 can each be connected to one another by means of adhesive tabs 102.
[0034] It can also be seen that the connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 can each be provided with one or more adhesive surfaces 50. However, the adhesive surfaces are not an original component of the first blank 46, but are applied at a later time during the production of the packaging insert 10. The illustration merely serves to illustrate the possible arrangements of the adhesive surfaces 50.
[0035] Furthermore, it can be seen that the adhesive tabs 102 are connected to the side walls 88 via corresponding bending lines 44.
[0036] Furthermore, Fig. 4 clearly shows the structure of the second blank 48 for producing the receptacle 12. It can be seen that the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 are connected to the bottom wall 18 via corresponding bending lines 90. The side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 are designed such that, when the second blank 48 is folded, the resulting receptacle 12 assumes a slightly conical shape. Thus, the receptacle 12 and the corresponding packaging insert 10 are stackable with identically designed receptacles 12 or identically designed packaging inserts 10.
[0037] Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of a packaging insert 10 in a view from above according to a second embodiment. It can be seen that, in contrast to the packaging insert 10 according to the first embodiment, the receiving containers 12 are diamond-shaped. The openings 16 in the frame 14 are correspondingly diamond-shaped. In principle, the structure of the receiving containers 12 according to this embodiment corresponds to the structure of the receiving containers 12 according to the first embodiment of the packaging insert 10. The receiving containers 12 again have a bottom wall 18, wherein the bottom wall 18 is in turn formed by side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 to form the receiving space 52. As can also be seen from Fig. 6, the frame 14 again has the connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 for the fixed or detachable arrangement of the receiving containers 12 in the corresponding receiving openings 16 of the frame 14. Fig.Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of the packaging insert 10 according to Fig. 5 in a view from below. Furthermore, it can be seen that the packaging insert 10 is reusable. If it is used in a position according to Fig. 5, the receptacles 12 serve to hold the goods and / or objects. However, the packaging insert 10 can also be used in the situation shown in Fig. 6. In this case, Fig. 6 would show a schematic representation from above of the packaging insert 10. Here, the receptacles 12 protruding from the frame 14 serve as separating elements, between which a receiving space is created for accommodating a wide variety of goods or objects. The same naturally also applies to the first embodiment of the packaging insert 10 shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
[0038] 5 and 6 that the frame 14 in turn has side walls 88. The side walls are designed such that they have a slightly conical shape, i.e., a shape pointing away from the frame 14. This serves to improve stackability of the packaging inserts 10. In addition, the packaging insert 10 according to the second embodiment has locking lugs 92, which are formed by means of cutting lines 94 and respectively opposing bending lines 98, 100. It can be seen that the locking lugs 92 are formed partly in the frame 14 and partly in the side wall 88. By means of an approximately centrally arranged bending line 96, the locking lug or the tab element formed by the cutting lines 94 and the bending lines 98, 100 can be pressed inwards in a stepped manner, i.e., from the frame 14 towards the side wall 88. The resulting shoulder (see also Fig.6) fits into the recess thus formed in a packaging insert 10 arranged underneath. This ensures secure stackability of the packaging inserts 10 on top of and inside each other. The slightly tapered, conical shape of the receiving containers 12 - in the direction away from the frame 14 - also contributes to improved stackability. In addition, the locking lugs 92 formed in this way can serve as additional separating elements. It is also clear from Fig. 5 that the circumference and shape of the receiving openings 16 approximately correspond to the circumference and shape of the container openings of the receiving containers 12. In this case, too, the frame 14 and the receiving container 12 are made of cardboard.
[0039] The arrangement, number, size and shape of the receiving openings 16 shown in particular in Figs. 1 and 5 is not restrictive. Rather, receiving openings 16 of varying numbers, sizes and shapes can be arranged in the frame 14. Furthermore, their arrangement in the frame 14 does not have to be symmetrical. The arrangement of the receiving openings 16 can also be in arbitrary positions. It is also possible that the circumference, size and shape of the receiving opening 16 are defined not only via the bending lines 36, 38, 40, 42 but also by means of a combination of the bending lines 36, 38, 40, 42 with adjacent perforation lines and / or cutting lines or a combination of these lines.
[0040] Fig. 7 shows a schematic representation of a device 80 for producing the packaging inserts 10. The packaging inserts 10 are shown only schematically in this representation.
[0041] It can be seen that the device 80 has a first magazine 60 for receiving the first blank 46 for the frame 14 of the packaging insert, a transport and carrier device 62 for moving the first blank 46 to individual stations of the device 80, and an inserter device 84 for loading the transport and carrier device 62 with the first blank 46. The transport and carrier device 62 has a plurality of product carriers 82 for receiving and transporting the first blank 46. In the illustrated embodiment, the product carriers 82 are continuously moved to the individual stations of the device 80 and are timed accordingly. The device 80 also comprises a breaking device 64 for breaking the connecting tabs 28, 30, 32, 34 (not shown) formed in the frame 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the breaking device 64 comprises a pneumatic punch.The device 80 further comprises a second magazine 66 for receiving the second blank 48 for the receiving container 12 of the packaging insert 10. The second blank 48 is removed from the second magazine 66 by means of a suction gripper 70. In addition, the suction gripper 70 ensures that the second blank 48 is arranged in a die 68 for erecting the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 (not shown) of the receiving container 12. After and / or during the erection of the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26, adhesive is applied at least partially to at least one of the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 of the receiving container 12 and / or to at least one connecting tab 28, 30, 32, 34 of the frame 14 by means of an adhesive application device 72.The device 80 further comprises a program-controlled single and multiple gripper 74 for removing the folded receptacles 12 from the die 68 and for transferring the receptacles 12 into the corresponding receiving openings 16 of the frame 14. After the receptacles 12 are connected to the frame 14, the packaging insert 10 thus produced is removed from the device 80 by means of a removal device 76. The finished packaging inserts 10 can in turn be stacked and stored in another magazine 78.
[0042] In the illustrated embodiment, it can be seen that the die 68 is arranged on the suction gripper 70. However, it is also possible for these elements of the device 80 to be formed as individual elements.
[0043] The device 80 shown thus ensures that both the frame 14 and the receiving containers 12 are erected. This occurs automatically by means of the aforementioned elements of the device 80. The logistics of the device 80 are also based on a linear chain. This allows a large number of product carriers 82 to be continuously cycled through the individual process steps. The first blanks 46 are deposited and transported on an upper side of the product carriers 82. After the finished packaging inserts 10 have been removed, the product carriers are moved back to the start of the process chain. As already shown above, the second blanks 48 of the receiving containers 12 are pulled from the second magazine 66 by the suction gripper 70 and placed in the die 68.For example, several matrices 68 can be located on a 180-degree pivoting arm of the suction gripper 70, so that the erection of the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26 of the receiving containers 12 can take place parallel to the removal from the second magazine 66. In a second position of the pivoting arm, the adhesive or glue can be sprayed onto the side walls 20, 22, 24, 26. The spraying of the adhesive or glue can be time-controlled, in particular via the position of the single or multiple gripper 74. The time between the application of the adhesive or glue and the placement of the receiving container 12 in the frame 14 can thus be kept constant. The picking up of the receiving containers 12 provided with adhesive or glue and their placement in the frame 14 can take place with several single or multiple grippers 74, which are arranged in a single gripper station or in several identical gripper stations.
Claims
Claims:
1. Packaging insert (10) comprising at least one receiving container (12) for storing goods and / or objects, and at least one frame (14), wherein the frame (14) has at least one receiving opening (16) for receiving the receiving container (12) and the receiving container (12) comprises a bottom wall (18) and side walls (20, 22, 24, 26) surrounding the bottom wall (18) to form a receiving space (52), characterized in that the frame (14) comprises at least one connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) for fixedly or detachably arranging the receiving container (12) on the frame (14), wherein the connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) is articulated to the frame (14) by means of a bending line (36, 38, 40, 42) in such a way that the connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) after receiving the receiving container (12) rests against a corresponding side wall (20, 22, 24, 26) of the receiving container (12),is firmly or detachably connected thereto and projects into the receiving opening (16), wherein the bending line (36, 38, 40, 42) limits the extent of the receiving opening (16).
2. Packaging insert according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two connecting tabs (28, 30, 32, 34) are hinged to opposite ends of the receiving opening (16).
3. Packaging insert according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) is designed as an adhesive, snap-in or plug-in tab.
4. Packaging insert according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) is glued or sealed to the corresponding side wall (20, 22, 24, 26).
5. Packaging insert according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (14) comprises side walls (88) which are hinged to the frame (14).
6. Packaging insert according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the circumference of the receiving opening (16) defined by the bending lines (36, 38, 40, 42) is polygonal, round, semicircular or oval.
7. Packaging insert according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (14) and / or the receiving container (12) consist of paper or cardboard and / or are at least partially coated on one or both sides.
8. Packaging for containing goods and / or objects, characterized in that the packaging has at least one packaging insert (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7.
9. Packaging according to claim 8, characterized in that the packaging comprises a lid element for closing the packaging.
10. Set for producing a packaging insert (10) comprising at least one first blank (46) for a frame (14) and at least one second blank (48) for a receptacle (12), characterized in that the first blank (46) comprises at least one connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) for the fixed or detachable arrangement of the receptacle (12) that can be unfolded from the second blank (48) on the frame (14), wherein the connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) is hinged to the frame (14) by means of a bending line (36, 38, 40, 42) in such a way that the connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) after receiving the receptacle (12) and in the folded state of the blanks (46, 48) on a corresponding side wall (20, 22, 24, 26) of the receiving container (12), is firmly or detachably connected thereto and projects into a receiving opening (16), wherein the bending line (36, 38, 40, 42) limits the extent of the receiving opening (16).
11. Set according to claim 10, characterized in that the circumference and the shape of the receiving opening (16) defined by the bending lines (36, 38, 40, 42) approximately correspond to a circumference and the shape of a container opening resulting in the folded state of the second blank (48) of the receiving container (12).
12. A method for producing a packaging insert (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, comprising at least the following method steps: (a) providing a first blank (46) for a frame (14) of the packaging insert (10) in a first magazine (60); (b) equipping at least one transport and carrier device (62) with the first blank (46) by means of at least one insert device (84); (c) moving the first blank (46) by means of the transport and Support device (62) to a breaking device (64) for breaking at least one connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) formed in the frame (14) to form at least one receiving opening (16); (d) providing a second blank (48) for a receiving container (12) of the packaging insert (10) in a second magazine (60); (e) removing the second blank (48) from the second magazine (66) and arranging the second blank (48) in a die (68) for erecting side walls (20, 22, 24, 26) of the receiving container (12) and transferring the thus folded receiving container (12) to the transport and carrier device (62), wherein during and / or after the erection of the side walls (20, 22, 24, 26) at least one side wall (20, 22, 24, 26) and / or at least one connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) of the frame (14) is at least partially provided with adhesive or a sealing medium; (f) inserting the at least one receiving container (12) into the corresponding receiving opening (16) in the frame (14) and connecting the side walls (20, 22, 24, 26) with the connecting tabs (28, 30, 32, 34); and (g) Removal of the packaging insert (10).
13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that the process steps (a) to (g) take place continuously or discontinuously.
14. Method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the removal of the second blank (48) from the second magazine (66) according to method step (e) is carried out by means of a suction gripper (70) and / or the insertion of the at least one receiving container (12) into a corresponding receiving opening (16) in the frame (14) according to method step (f) is carried out by means of at least one program-controlled single or multiple gripper (74).
15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that the single or multiple gripper (74) is controlled such that the time between the application of adhesive according to method step (e) and the insertion of the receiving container (12) according to method step (f) remains substantially constant.
16. Device (80) for producing a packaging insert (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, comprising at least one first magazine (60) for receiving a first blank (46) for a frame (14) of the packaging insert (10), at least one transport and carrier device (62) for moving the first blank (46) to individual stations of the device (80), at least one inserter device (84) for loading the transport and carrier device (62) with the first blank (46), at least one breaking device (64) for breaking at least one connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) formed in the frame (14) to form at least one receiving opening (16), at least one second magazine (66) for receiving a second blank (48) for a receiving container (12) of the packaging insert (10),at least one suction gripper (70) for removing the second blank (48) from the second magazine (66) and for arranging the second blank (48) in a die (68) for erecting side walls (20, 22, 24, 26) of the receiving container (12); at least one adhesive application device (72) for at least partially applying adhesive or a sealing medium to at least one side wall (20, 22, 24, 26) of the receiving container (12) and / or to at least one connecting tab (28, 30, 32, 34) of the frame (14); at least one program-controlled single- or, Multiple grippers (74) for removing the at least one folded receiving container (12) from the die (68) and for transferring the receiving container (12) into a corresponding receiving opening (16) of the frame (14); and at least one removal device (76) for removing the packaging insert (10) from the device (80).
17. Device according to claim 16, characterized in that the transport and carrier device (62) comprises a plurality of product carriers (82) for receiving and transporting the first blank (46), wherein the individual product carriers (82) are moved continuously or discontinuously to the individual stations of the device (80) or are timed.
18. Device according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the breaking device (64) comprises a pneumatic punch.
19. Device according to claim 16, 17 or 18, characterized in that the die (68) is arranged on the suction gripper (70).