Tamper evident packaging

Abstract

The present invention relates to a package for aerosol-generating articles, comprising a package body extending in length, width, and height directions, and a lid attached to the package body via a first attachment section. The lid is pivotable relative to the package body to open and close the package. The lid is further attached to the package body at a second attachment section, the second attachment section having an inner surface and an outer surface facing the inner surface. The second attachment section is breakable and has at least first and second break lines, one break line extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface, and the other break line extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface. The second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72), and both the first and second break lines and / or cuts extend across at least 50% of that width. The present invention also relates to a foldable material blank for forming such a package.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a package for aerosol-generating articles, comprising a package body and a lid pivotable relative to the package body. The lid is attached to the package body at first and second attachment sections. The second attachment section is breakable and comprises at least first and second break lines, one break line extending from an inner surface of the package body or lid toward an outer surface thereof without reaching the outer surface, and the other break line extending from the outer surface of the package body or lid toward an inner surface thereof without reaching the inner surface. The present invention also relates to a foldable material blank forming the package. [Background technology]

[0002] Packaging is known as a system of boxes, with a variety of sizes, materials, and problems to be solved. When packaging is used to contain multiple aerosol-generating articles, the outer box is often made of a cellulosic material, such as paper or cardboard, and is used to provide mechanical protection for the cigarettes, etc. The aerosol-generating articles are typically classified as a close collation of the articles, often wrapped in an outer box with a barrier layer that prevents direct contact between the article and the outer box, protects the article from the external environment, maintains an appropriate moisture level, and improves the shelf life of the product before consumption, especially in humid or very dry areas.

[0003] Typically, an additional flexible overwrap material, primarily plastic-based, surrounds the outer box prior to initial opening of the packaging system. The overwrap material helps preserve the freshness of the product inside before sale. It is also the most commonly used means of tamper-evident upon initial opening, especially in countries where tax stamps are not used to seal the package prior to opening.

[0004] However, such overwrapping materials force the consumer to tear the overwrapping material and dispose of it, thus causing annoyance to the consumer with the additional opening step. Moreover, such overwrapping materials incur additional costs during production and are in most cases not environmentally friendly or sustainable. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide packaging for aerosol-generating articles that includes tamper-evident means that can obviate the need for an outer overwrap material to facilitate manufacturing and reduce packaging costs. It is another object of the present invention to provide more sustainable packaging for aerosol-generating articles. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The aforementioned problems are overcome by a package for aerosol-generating articles, the package comprising a package body having a receiving volume for receiving a plurality of aerosol-generating articles, the package extending in length, width and height directions.

[0007] The package further comprises a lid attached to the package body via a first attachment section. The lid is pivotable relative to the package body to open and close the package about the first attachment section. The lid is further attached to the package body at a second attachment section prior to initial opening of the package, the second attachment section having an inner surface and an outer surface facing the inner surface. The second attachment section is tearable to open the package. The second attachment section further comprises at least first and second tear lines, one tear line extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface, and the other tear line extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface. According to the invention, the second attachment section has a predetermined width (w) from the inner surface to the outer surface, and both the first and second tear lines and / or cuts extend more than 50% of that width. This advantageously ensures that the package remains closed prior to removal of the second attachment section, e.g., so that air cannot enter the package before its initial opening. Additionally, this ensures that delamination of the packaging material between the first and second break lines or cuts does not occur upon opening of the second attachment section, thereby ensuring a visually clean, continuous opening along the packaging lid without damaging or peeling away material along the dividing tear line in the lid that is freed by tearing of the second attachment section.

[0008] Ideally, the first and second break lines are offset relative to one another, and in particular are positioned at a distance from one another to provide a tamper-evident appearance to the torn packaging material after breaking the break lines.

[0009] The package further comprises a packaging material, the outer surface of which is preferably printed to provide information to the consumer. The inner surface preferably faces the aerosol-generating article. Additionally, the package may comprise an inner packaging for containing the aerosol-generating article and protecting it from moisture. Ideally, the lid is pivotable about a linear pivot axis for opening and closing the package.

[0010] It is further contemplated that the first break line is a cut made on one of the faces without reaching the other face. Preferably, the packaging material is cuttable by a knife and / or another cutting tool and / or a laser to form the break line.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the second attachment section includes a third tear line extending from one surface toward the other surface without reaching the other surface. The third tear line allows a tear strip to be made that provides an easy mechanism for opening the package by simply tearing the tear strip. Ideally, the third tear line is arranged parallel to at least one tear line extending from the outer surface toward the inner surface without reaching the inner surface, to form a tear strip. Preferably, the third tear line extends from the outer surface toward the inner surface without reaching the inner surface, to form a tear strip on the exterior of the package.

[0012] In a further preferred embodiment, the second attachment section has a predetermined width from the inner surface to the outer surface, and at least one break line extends over less than 80% of that width, preferably less than 70% of that width, and preferably less than 60% of that width. At least one, and particularly all, break lines preferably define a cut through approximately half of the packaging material so that the package remains closed, e.g., so that air cannot enter the package. In the region of the break lines, the material is weakened, particularly to stresses perpendicular to the cut, where the cut is preferably perpendicular to the inner and / or outer surface. It is also possible that the depth of the first break line and the depth of the second break line together represent the width of the packaging material, or more precisely the width of the second attachment section.

[0013] In another preferred embodiment, the first and second attachment sections are parallel and spaced apart. When the first and second attachment sections are parallel and spaced apart, the package can be opened very easily by tearing the tear strip and pivoting the lid. To that end, the first and second attachment sections ideally extend lengthwise, in particular along a straight line.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the cuts form a tear section, with tearing being particularly facilitated in a direction perpendicular to the extension of the cuts.

[0015] In another preferred embodiment, the second attachment section includes at least one additional break line. This fourth break line is preferably arranged parallel to the at least one break line extending from the inner surface toward the outer surface, but without reaching the outer surface. Ideally, the fourth break line extends from the inner surface toward the outer surface without reaching the outer surface, so that the package remains closed. The depth of the third break line and the depth of the fourth break line together can represent the width of the packaging material, so that breaking these lines opens the package.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the second attachment section comprises at least four tear lines, at least two of which extend from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface, and at least two of which extend from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface. In this way, after tearing the tear strip, a complete cut through the packaging material in the form of a stripe can be made.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the break lines extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface are spaced a predetermined distance from each other, and the break lines extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface are spaced between the break lines extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface. Ideally, the distance between the break lines extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface is less than the predetermined distance between the break lines extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface.

[0018] The predetermined distance between the tear lines extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface and / or the distance between the tear lines extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface is preferably in the height direction. Ideally, the first and third tear lines are spaced apart from the second and fourth tear lines in the height direction. Such an arrangement provides, after tearing the tear strip, a complete break through the packaging material in the form of a stripe with a visible torn material edge.

[0019] These torn edges of material located between the tear lines extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface and the tear lines extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface preferably provide tamper-evident information to the consumer. At least one line section of each tear line, but preferably the entire tear line, is preferably arranged parallel to one another to form a linear tear strip.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the break lines extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface and / or from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface comprise at least two sections that are angled with respect to one another. Ideally, each break line extending from the inner surface to the outer surface without reaching the outer surface comprises an inner middle section disposed between two inner end sections.

[0021] Preferably, at least one inner end section connects the inner intermediate section to the outer end section of one of the break lines extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface, and preferably, at least one outer end section of each break line extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface is connected to the outer end section of another break line extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface. However, it is also possible for two outer end sections of different break lines extending from the outer surface to the inner surface without reaching the inner surface to form a continuous curve. The angled sections of the break lines provide for easy manipulation of the tear strip.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the packaging is made from paper and / or cardboard material to protect the contents of the packaging from mechanical stress. Ideally, the paper, carton, or cardboard material has a weight greater than 180 gsm, preferably greater than 190 gsm, preferably greater than 200 gsm, and preferably less than 500 gsm, preferably less than 300 gsm, preferably less than 250 gsm. The packaging material ideally has a weight between 200 gsm and 220 gsm to ensure sufficient rigidity of the material.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the second attachment section includes at least one cutout, preferably defining a cutting section through the entire width of the packaging material, and ideally located at an end of the second attachment section to provide space for the consumer's fingers.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the second attachment section includes a second cutout, and at least one break line is located between these two cutouts. The second cutout is preferably located opposite the first cutout and / or cuts one end of the tear strip forming the packaging so that the tear strip can be completely removed from the packaging by tearing it. Ideally, at least one cutout, and preferably all cutouts, are shaped as a triangle, curve, or other polygon.

[0025] In a further preferred embodiment, the second attachment section comprises at least one grip element for gripping the strip defining the second attachment section. The grip element functions to break and open the second attachment section. The packaging preferably comprises two grip elements, in particular arranged opposite each other, each grip element ideally arranged in one notch, allowing both right-handed and left-handed people to tear the strip with their preferred hand. One of the two grip elements may be arranged adjacent to the other and may be connected to the side wall section of the packaging, in particular via a perforation.

[0026] This object is also achieved by a foldable material blank to form a package for aerosol-generating articles, the blank comprising a first front wall section, a first rear wall section, two first side wall sections, and a first bottom wall section, the first front wall section being arranged to fold the package body. The foldable material blank further comprises a second front wall section, a second rear wall section, and two second side wall sections being arranged to fold the package lid, the second section being attached to the first section via a first attachment section. The second section is attached to the first section via a second attachment section, the second attachment section having an inner surface and an outer surface facing the inner surface. The second attachment section is breakable, with one break line extending from the inner surface toward the outer surface without reaching the outer surface, and the other break line extending from the outer surface toward the inner surface without reaching the inner surface. The second attachment section has a predetermined width from the inner surface to the outer surface, and both the first and second tear lines and / or cuts extend across at least 50% of that width. The tear lines provide a tamper-evident appearance to the torn packaging material after breaking the tear line and opening the package.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the foldable material blank comprises at least four first side wall sections and / or at least four second side wall sections, providing the possibility to fasten at least two first side wall sections to one another and / or fasten at least two second side wall sections to one another to create a closed packaging box.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the foldable material blank comprises a folding pattern in the form of fold lines and perforations to enable the foldable material to be folded in a specific manner. Ideally, the foldable material blank also comprises at least four first bottom wall sections, in particular one first bottom wall section disposed in the first front wall section, one in the first rear wall section, and one in each first side wall section, arranged to provide a complete bottom connected to the sections in the folded state. The perforations enable the folded package to be openable at the lid.

[0029] In a further preferred embodiment, the foldable material comprises at least, but preferably two, in particular three, upper wall sections to provide the foldable upper part of the lid.

[0030] Further advantages, objects and features of the present invention will be explained, by way of example only, in the following description, which refers to the accompanying drawings, in which similar components in different embodiments may be designated by the same reference symbols, and in which: [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic representation of a package according to the present invention having a second attachment section on the front side of the package. [Figure 2a] Detailed schematic drawing of the closed second mounting section. [Figure 2b] Detailed schematic diagram of the unpacked second mounting section. [Figure 3] 10 is a detailed schematic diagram of a cross section through the width of the second mounting section. [Figure 4]10 is a schematic representation of a folded material for packaging having a second attachment section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] 1 shows a rectangular package 1 comprising a folded foldable material 10 extending in a length x, width y, and height z direction and preferably made from a cardboard material having a weight greater than 180 gsm, preferably greater than 190 gsm, preferably greater than 200 gsm, and preferably less than 500 gsm, preferably less than 300 gsm, preferably less than 250 gsm. The package 1 further comprises first and second front wall sections 12, 22, first and second rear wall sections 14, 24, at least two side wall sections, first 16, 18, and second 26, 28, at least one bottom wall section 20, and at least one top wall section 30.

[0033] The first sections 12, 14, 16, 18 and the bottom wall section 20 form the package body 2. The second sections 22, 24, 26, 28 and the top wall section 30 form the lid 4. The lid 4 is connected to the package body 2 via perforations 39 in the side wall sections 16, 18, 26, 28. Alternatively, the perforations 39 may also be complete cut lines. The side wall sections 16, 18, 26, 28 are connected to the front wall sections 12, 22 and the rear wall sections 14, 24 so that they form straight corners or rounded edges.

[0034] The lid 4 and the packaging body 2 are attached to each other via a first attachment section 5 (not shown in FIG. 1 ) and a second attachment section 6. The first attachment section 5 and / or the second attachment section 6 are preferably arranged between the side wall sections 16, 18, 26, 28, and in particular extend in the length direction x from one side wall section 16, 26 to the other opposing side wall section 18, 28. Ideally, both attachment sections 5, 6 are arranged parallel to each other, in particular, such that the first attachment section 5 (not visible in FIG. 1 ) attaches the first rear wall section 14 and the second rear wall section 24, while the second attachment section 6 attaches the first front wall section 12 and the second front wall section 24. The first attachment sections 5 are preferably formed as fold lines that form hinges around which the lid 4 can pivot relative to the packaging body 2.

[0035] The second mounting section 6 preferably mounts the first front wall section 12 and the second front wall section 22 such that the first front wall section 12 and the second front wall section 22 are separably connected to one another. The second mounting section 6 further comprises a first end 40a disposed on the first side wall section 16 and / or the second side wall section 26, and a second end 40b disposed on the opposing first side wall section 18 and / or the second side wall section 28.

[0036] Additionally, the second mounting section 22 has a width w extending from the inner surface 62 (not visible in FIGS. 1, 2a, and 2b) to the outer surface 72 and at least two, but preferably four, break lines 66, 68, 76, 78. All of the break lines 66, 68, 76, 78 extend along the length x, preferably between one end 40a and the other end 40b of the second mounting section 22, without reaching either end 40a, 40b. Furthermore, all of the break lines 66, 68, 76, 78 extend from one surface 62, 72 through the width w toward the other surface 72, 62 without reaching the other surface 72, 62.

[0037] At least two of the break lines 66, 68, 76, 78, ideally the first break line 76 and the third break line 78, extend from the outer surface 72 towards the inner surface 62 without reaching the inner surface 62, while at least two of the break lines 66, 68, 76, 78, ideally the second break line 66 and the fourth break line 68, extend from the inner surface 62 towards the outer surface 72 without reaching the outer surface 72. All of the break lines 66, 68, 76, 78 preferably represent cuts made in one of the surfaces 62, 72 (shown in FIG. 3 ).

[0038] Furthermore, at least two break lines 66, 68, 76, 78, ideally the first break line 76 and the third break line 78, are spaced a predetermined distance d7 from each other, but preferably the second break line 66 and the fourth break line 68 are spaced a distance d6 that is smaller than the predetermined distance d7 between the first break line 76 and the third break line 78. The second break line 66 and the fourth break line 68 are preferably spaced between the first break line 76 and the third break line 78, for example, such that the first break line 76 and / or the third break line 78 are offset relative to the second break line 66 and / or the fourth break line 68.

[0039] The second break line 66 and / or the fourth break line 68 comprise at least two, preferably three sections: one inner middle section 61 b ​​and one or two inner end sections 61 a, whereby the inner end section 61 a is angled relative to the inner middle section 61 b ​​at an angle 50 greater than 10°, preferably greater than 20°, preferably greater than 35°, and less than 70°, preferably less than 60°, preferably less than 50°, preferably such that the inner end section 61 a of the second break line 66 faces away from the inner end section 61 a of the fourth break line 68.

[0040] The inner end section 61 a thus forms an imaginary triangle with an open side relative to the first end 40 a or the second end 40 b of the second mounting section. However, the inner end section 61 a may also be formed straight, curved, or jagged. At least the inner middle section 61 b ​​is formed straight and / or arranged parallel to each other and / or to at least one of the first break line 76 and / or the third break line 78.

[0041] The first break line 76 and / or the third break line 78 ideally represent the outer intermediate section 62b and are adjacent to at least one, preferably two, outer end sections 62a. The outer end sections 62a may be straight, curved, or jagged, and are preferably arranged so that the outer end section 62a of the first break line 76 is connected to the outer end section 62a of the third break line 78. These connected outer end sections 62a may be arranged so that they form straight lines that are angled with each other at an angle 51 greater than 10°, preferably greater than 20°, preferably greater than 35°, and less than 70°, preferably less than 60°, and preferably less than 50°. These connected outer end sections 62a may be arranged so that they form a peak pointing toward the first end 40a or the second end 40b of the second mounting section 6, or they form a continuous line, which may be curved.

[0042] The outer end sections 62a of the first and third break lines 76 and 78 are further connected to form a grip element 90. The grip element 90 is ideally surrounded by at least two inner end sections 61a and at least one outer end section 62a, or the connection of two outer end sections 62a. The grip element 90 is further disposed between the two inner end sections 61a and the first end 40a or the second end 40b of the second mounting section 6. The second mounting section 6 may include two grip elements 90, each facing toward the opposing side wall sections 16, 18, 26, 28.

[0043] The tear strip 7 is defined by a first break line 76 and a third break line 78 arranged parallel to each other, an inner central section 61b ideally also arranged parallel to each other, and at least one, preferably two grip elements 90.

[0044] The second attachment section 6 in particular comprises at least one, and preferably at least two or more, cutouts 80, 81 arranged opposite each other and / or between the outer end section 62a and the first end 40a or the second end 40b of the second attachment section 6. These cutouts 80, 81 define a cutting section through the entire width w of the packaging material 10 and preferably separate the outer end section 62a from the side wall sections 16, 18, 26, 28.

[0045] Figure 2a shows a detailed schematic view of the second mounting section 6 in the closed state, all features shown here having already been explained in Figure 1 .

[0046] 2b shows a detailed schematic diagram of the second attachment section 6 in the opened state, with the tear strip 7 removed. In this state, protrusions 91 of the second attachment section 6 are created. These protrusions 91 are located between one break line 66, 68, 76, 78, such as the second break line 66 or the fourth break line 68, which extends from the inner surface 62 toward the outer surface 72 without reaching the outer surface 72, and another break line, such as the first break line 76 or the third break line 78, which extends from the outer surface 72 toward the inner surface 62 without reaching the inner surface 62 (only shown in FIG. 3). Each protrusion 91 is further defined by these break lines 66, 68, 76, 78 and the two inner end sections 61a. Additionally, each protrusion 91 has a width that is ideally similar to the depth 69, 79 (shown only in FIG. 3) of one of the break lines 66, 68, 76, 78.

[0047] Figure 3 shows a detailed schematic cross-section through width w of second mounting section 6 having inner 62 and outer 72 faces. At least first break line 76 and third break line 78, or second break line 66 and fourth break line 68, extend over at least 50% of width w and less than 80% of width w, preferably less than 70% of width w, and preferably less than 60% of width w. However, it is preferred that at least one, and in particular all, break lines 66, 68, 76, 78 define a cut through half of width w. The tear direction in Figure 3 is the z-direction.

[0048] The depth 79 of the first break line 76 and / or the third break line 78 and the depth 69 of the second break line 66 and / or the fourth break line 68 may together represent the width w of the packaging material, but may in particular extend that width w.

[0049] Figure 4 shows a blank foldable material blank 10 for folding a package 1 as described in Figures 1, 2a, 2b, and 3. The foldable material blank 10 is made from a cardboard material having a weight greater than 180 gsm, preferably greater than 190 gsm, preferably greater than 200 gsm, and preferably less than 50 gsm, preferably less than 260 gsm, preferably less than 25 gsm.

[0050] The foldable material blank 10 further comprises a first front wall section 12, a first back wall section 14, two, and preferably four, first side wall sections 16, 18, and three first bottom wall sections 20. The foldable material blank 10 further comprises a second front wall section 22, a second back wall section 24, two, and preferably six, second side wall sections 26, 28, 26a, 28a, a top wall section 30, cut lines 37, fold lines 38, and perforations 39. The cut lines 37, fold lines 38, and / or perforations 39 are preferably straight, but may also be curved or jagged.

[0051] The fold lines 38 are positioned to fold the lid 4 defined by the second sections 22, 24, 26, 28 and the package body 2 defined by the first sections 12, 14, 16, 18. Ideally, all of the first side wall sections 16, 18 have a trapezoidal shape, and / or four of the six second side wall sections 26, 28 have a trapezoidal shape, with the other two second side wall sections 26a, 28a preferably being rectangular. Ideally, each first side wall section 16, 18 is connected to one second side wall section 26, 28 via perforations 39.

[0052] The first front wall section 12 and the second front wall section 22 are attached to one another by the second attachment section 6, as illustrated in Figures 1, 2a, and 3. The first rear wall section 14 and the second rear wall section 24 are attached to one another at the first attachment section 5, which is ideally formed as a fold line 38.

[0053] The first front wall section 12 is further attached to a first bottom wall section 20 and two first side wall sections 16, 18 via fold lines 38, while the second front wall section 22 is ideally further attached to a top wall section 30 and two second side wall sections 26, 28 via fold lines 38. The two first side wall sections 16, 18 are also each attached to a bottom wall section 20. The top wall section 30 is further attached to the second rear wall section 24 via fold lines 38. Each rectangular second side wall section 26a, 28a is further attached to the trapezoidal side wall sections 26, 28. Each first side wall section 16, 18 attached to the first rear wall section 14 is further attached to a bottom wall section 20 via fold lines 38.

[0054] A cut line 37 separates the two bottom wall sections 20 from the one intermediate bottom wall section 20a, and / or the cut line 37 also separates the top wall section 30 from the second side wall sections 26, 28.

[0055] The applicant reserves the right to claim all features disclosed herein as essential features of the invention to the extent that they are novel, individually or in combination, in view of the prior art. Furthermore, it should be noted that the figures describe features that may be advantageous individually. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that a particular feature disclosed in a figure may be advantageous without incorporating additional features of that figure. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that advantages may develop from a combination of various features disclosed in one or various figures. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1 packaging 2 Packaging body 4 Lid 5 First Mounting Section 6 Second Mounting Section 7 Strip 10 Foldable materials 12 First Front Wall Section 14 First rear wall section 16 / 18 First sidewall section 20 First bottom wall section 20a Intermediate bottom wall section 22 Second Front Wall Section 24 Second rear wall section 26 / 28 Second Sidewall Section 26a / 28a Rectangular second sidewall section 30 Upper Wall Section 37 Cutting line 38 Folding line 39 Perforations 40a: First end of second mounting section 40b Second end of second mounting section 50 Angle between two sections of the same break line 51 Angle between two outer end sections 61a Inner end section 61b Inner mid-section 62a Outer end section 62b outer midsection 62 Inner surface of second mounting section 66 Second break line (from inner surface to outer surface) 68 Fourth break line (from inner surface to outer surface) 69 Depth of the second and fourth break lines 72 Outer surface of second mounting section 76 First break line (from outer surface to inner surface) 78 Third break line (from outer surface to inner surface) 79 Depth of the first and third break lines 80 notch 81 Second notch 90 Grip Elements 91 Protrusion d6 Distance between the second and fourth break lines d7 Distance between the first and third break lines w Width from one side of the second mounting section to the other x length direction y width direction z Height direction

Claims

1. A package (1) for aerosol-generating articles comprising a package body (2) having a receiving volume for receiving a plurality of aerosol-generating articles, the package body extending in a length direction (x), a width direction (y) and a height direction (z) and having a lid (4) attached to the package body (2) via a first attachment section (5), the lid (4) being pivotable relative to the package body (2) for opening and closing the package (1), and prior to initial opening of the package, the lid (4) being attached to the package body (2) at a second attachment section (6), the second attachment section (6) having an inner surface (62) and an outer surface (72) facing the inner surface (62); the second attachment section (6) is rupturable to open the package and comprises at least first and second rupture lines (66, 68, 76, 78), one rupture line (66, 68) extending from the inner surface (62) towards the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface (72), and the other rupture line (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) towards the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner surface (62); the second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72), and both the first and second break lines and / or cuts extend across at least 50% of that width; the second mounting section (6) comprises at least one notch (80), at least one grip element (90) for gripping a tear strip (7) arranged on the second mounting section (6), and a protrusion (91) protruding towards the tear strip (7), the grip element (90) being connected to the protrusion (91), and an inner end section (61 a) being formed between the grip element (90) and the protrusion (91); the grip element (90) is located between the inner end section (61a) and the ends (40a, 40b) of the second mounting section (6); The notches (80) are disposed between the outer end section (62a) of the grip element (90) and the ends (40a, 40b) of the second attachment section (6), and the notches (80) are formed on both sides of the grip element (90) in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the tear strip (7) and define a cutting section that passes through the entire width (w) of the second attachment section (6). Packaging (1).

2. the first break line (66, 68, 76, 78) is a cut made in one of the faces (62, 72) without reaching the other face (62, 72); Packaging (1) according to claim 1.

3. the second mounting section (6) has a third break line (66, 68, 76, 78) extending from the one surface (62, 72) toward the other surface (72, 62) without reaching the other surface (72, 62); Packaging (1) according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72), and at least one break line extends less than 80% of that width; Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. the first mounting section and the second mounting section (6) are parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other; Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. the first and second break lines are offset relative to each other at a distance from each other; Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. the second attachment section (6) comprises at least one further break line (66, 68, 76, 78); Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. the second mounting section (6) comprises at least four break lines (66, 68, 76, 78), at least two break lines (66, 68) extending from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface, and at least two break lines (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (62) to the inner surface (72) without reaching the inner surface (62); Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The break lines (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) to the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner surface (62) are arranged at a predetermined distance (d7) from each other, and the break lines (66, 68) extending from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface (72) are arranged between the break lines (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) to the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner surface (62). Packaging (1) according to claim 8.

10. the break lines (66, 68) extending from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface (72) and / or the break lines (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) to the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner surface (62) comprise at least two sections that are angled to each other; Packaging (1) according to claim 9.

11. said packaging (1) being made from paper and / or cardboard material; Packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The packaging (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the second attachment section (6) comprises a second notch (81) and the at least one breaking line (66, 68, 76, 78) is arranged between these two notches.

13. A packaging device comprising a first front wall section (12), a first rear wall section (14), two first side wall sections (16, 18), and a first bottom wall section, which are arranged to fold a packaging body (2), and further comprising a second front wall section (22), a second rear wall section (24), and two second side wall sections (26, 28) which are arranged to fold a packaging lid (4), wherein one second section (20, 22, 24, 26, 28) is attached to a first mounting section. A foldable material (10) blank for forming a package (1) for aerosol-generating articles is attached to one first section (12, 14, 16, 18) via a second attachment section (5), wherein one second section (16, 18, 20) is attached to one first section (12, 14, 16, 18) via a second attachment section (6), said second attachment section (6) having an inner surface (62) and an outer surface (72) facing said inner surface (62); the second attachment section (6) is breakable and has at least first and second break lines (66, 68, 76, 78), one break line (66, 68) extending from the inner surface (62) towards the outer surface (72) without reaching the outer surface (72), and the other break line (76, 78) extending from the outer surface (72) towards the inner surface (62) without reaching the inner surface (62); the second attachment section (6) has a predetermined width (w) from the inner surface (62) to the outer surface (72), and both the first and second break lines and / or cuts extend across at least 50% of that width; the second mounting section (6) comprises at least one notch (80), at least one grip element (90) for gripping a tear strip (7) arranged on the second mounting section (6), and a protrusion (91) protruding towards the tear strip (7), the grip element (90) being connected to the protrusion (91), and an inner end section (61 a) being formed between the grip element (90) and the protrusion (91); the grip element (90) is located between the inner end section (61a) and the ends (40a, 40b) of the second mounting section (6); The notches (80) are disposed between the outer end section (62a) of the grip element (90) and the ends (40a, 40b) of the second attachment section (6), and the notches (80) are formed on both sides of the grip element (90) in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the tear strip (7) and define a cutting section that passes through the entire width (w) of the second attachment section (6). Foldable material (10) blank.

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