Child-resistant packaging

Abstract

Child-resistant packaging (1), which comprises at least one blister card (10), known per se, with a carrier film (20) and a cover film (30), wherein the carrier film (20) forms, with at least one blister cavity (25) for receiving a packing product (40), a top side (11) of the blister card (10), and the cover film (30) is connected extensively to the carrier film (20), closes the blister cavity (25) filled with the packing product (40), and forms an underside (12), located opposite the top side (11), of the blister card (10). At least one backing card (50) is fastened in a movable manner at two opposite side edges (15, 16) or peripheral portions (17, 18) of the blister card (10), said backing card (50) resting in a planar manner against the underside (12) of the blister card (10) in a securing position (70) and in the process securing the enclosed packing product (40) against unintentional removal, wherein the backing card (50) is transferable reversibly from the securing position (70) into a removal position (80) by means of external force application (90) by mirror-inverted compression (91, 92) of two mutually opposite packaging portions (5, 6), wherein, during the external force application (90), the backing card (50) is spaced apart from the underside (12) of the blister card (10), forming a packaging interior (100), and the packing product (40) can be released into and removed from the packaging interior (100) by pushing through (35) the cover film (30). The carrier film (20) has at least one fold edge or perforation as a weakening line in order for the carrier film to be folded or curved. The side of the packaging interior (100) may be closed with a closure tab (60).

Description

[0001] CHILD-PROOF PACKAGING

[0002] The invention relates to child-resistant packaging, in particular a

[0003] Medicinal product packaging comprising at least one blister card, wherein the blister card comprises two films, one of which serves as a carrier film with at least one blister cavity for receiving packaged goods, in particular for receiving a pharmaceutical product

[0004] The active ingredient formulation is shaped like a tablet, and it has a top side.

[0005] a blister card, and the other film is designed as a penetrable cover film, wherein the cover film is at least partially bonded to the carrier film, leaving at least one blister cavity uncovered, and at least partially forms a bottom of the blister card opposite the top, and the cover film closes at least one blister cavity filled with packaged goods.

[0006] Various designs already exist based on the current state of the art.

[0007] Packaging that is considered child-resistant and / or senior-friendly is well known.

[0008] According to DIN EN 14375 in its current version of September 2016, non-resealable packaging for pharmaceutical products is considered "child-resistant" in Europe if at least 85% of a test group of young children aged 42 to 51 months are unable to access more than eight of at least ten presented dose units within ten minutes, i.e., for example

[0009] to obtain tablets, capsules or coated tablets. The packaging is considered senior-friendly if, in a one-minute test, at least 90% of a test group of adults can access at least one of the dosage units.

[0010] However, the relevant regulations in the USA, which are laid down in the "Poisons Prevention Packaging Act" (PPPA), are considerably stricter. There, children must not be able to access a dose that could cause serious harm from "child-resistant" packaging. In extreme cases, this can be possible even with the removal of just one tablet or dose unit.

[0011] For example, DE 202004003 781 Ul shows a child-safe rectangular

[0012] Packaging made of two interlocking films, one of which is flat.

[0013] The closure area includes at least one receiving chamber for a product. To open and remove the product, for example a tablet, the receiving chamber is opened along a marked weakening line or by removing an edge section of the film. Similarly, DE 102004062864 A1 discloses a film container with two interconnected films and receiving chambers for a product, wherein at least one of the films is provided with markings for tearing the films. The marking is released after the films are folded, whereupon the product can be removed from the film container by tearing the films.

[0014] Disadvantageous about these well-known versions of Auf reiß V The packaging advantages are at least that the production of films with tear-off sections, which are usually made of metal foil, is complex. Furthermore, it is not possible to...

[0015] It must be ruled out that small children can take multiple doses at the same time, which is why such tear-open packaging is not considered "child-resistant" at least in the USA.

[0016] Furthermore, so-called wallet packaging is already known from the prior art. For example, documents DE 202006 007553 Ul, DE 44 29503 C2 and EP 2055 649 Al show packaging in which blister packs as blister strips or blister cards serve as the primary packaging for the goods and are covered with a

[0017] Secondary packaging, for example, made of folding cardboard, is used. For child-resistant protection, tablets, for instance, are sealed in cavities of a blister strip or blister card inside a folding box or carton. The blister cards can be glued, sealed, riveted, or attached to the outer secondary packaging with labels, or alternatively, they can be inserted into removable compartments within the secondary packaging. Depending on the design, the outer secondary packaging, usually in the form of folding boxes, is designed to make it difficult to access the inner blister cards.

[0018] Document GB 2352231 A also shows a wallet-style packaging in which the entire blister card filled with tablets can be removed from the secondary packaging. The blister card is pulled out of the secondary packaging through a lateral slot.

[0019] Even with such wallet-style packaging, it is possible that small children could remove multiple doses from the inner blister packs after opening the outer folding carton. Furthermore, the production of such multi-layered packaging with different packaging materials is complex.

[0020] Blister packs for pharmaceuticals such as tablets, capsules, and coated tablets have long been established and must be visually appealing and easy to use. The term "blister pack" generally refers to a opaque package, i.e., one that is transparent.

[0021] Product packaging that allows the customer or buyer to see the packaged goods. Blister packs are widely used for packaging pharmaceutical formulations such as tablets.

[0022] Blister packs are also called push-through packs and are usually produced in strip or card form. A blister card or strip typically consists of two films, one of which is usually a carrier film made of transparent plastic. Individual cavities, called blisters, are formed in the carrier film. The product, usually individual dose units of tablets, capsules, or coated tablets, is placed in these cavities and sealed with a lid, for example, made of aluminum. For instance, thermoformed plastic trays with an aluminum lid sealed on the back are used to package the tablets.

[0023] Such blister packs offer several advantages over glass or

[0024] Plastic vials. They are more hygienic; depending on the film materials used, such blister packs can prevent unwanted influences such as high humidity or dirt, and it is also easier to see how many doses remain. Special blister packs also allow for a printed schedule on the packaging. For example, the packaging of many birth control pills is printed with the days of the week. This not only makes it possible to check that the pills have been taken, but also allows different tablets to be reliably assigned to the days of the menstrual cycle.

[0025] In addition to their primary packaging function, blister packs must also...

[0026] While products must be "child-resistant," they must also be designed to be suitable for seniors, although the requirements of these two user groups are often contradictory. Child-resistant packaging designed to protect small children can, on the other hand, present an insurmountable obstacle for seniors.

[0027] For example, so-called "peel-push blisters" are used, in which

[0028] Blister packs are additionally equipped with peelable security films to be "child-resistant". The peelable films are used first as...

[0029] The push-through protection must be removed from the outer foil before the corresponding dose can be dispensed through the foil and out of the packaging. However, older people often find it difficult to grasp and remove such removable safety foils.

[0030] Furthermore, a disadvantage of previously known blister packaging is often that blind

[0031] People cannot distinguish which medication is being packaged based on the blister card. However, this problem is not limited to blind or visually impaired individuals. Most blister cards display the product and company name of the medication.

[0032] The drug name is printed on the sealing layer, i.e., on the top foil, which is usually aluminum foil. Once several dose units have been removed from the blister card by pushing through the top foil, the printed drug name is usually no longer legible or only barely visible, thus increasing the risk of unwanted mix-ups.

[0033] Another disadvantage of conventional blister packaging is that the

[0034] Dose units are usually dispensed from the blister pack into the patient's hand or onto a surface such as a tabletop by pressing the tablet out. However, one or more dispensed dose units, such as tablets, can unintentionally fall to the floor, which is particularly problematic for elderly people. Furthermore, manual dispensing is often not hygienic. This is especially true for people who have to take tablets at specific intervals, even during working hours, and cannot wash their hands each time. Examples include construction workers or tradespeople who...

[0035] Under certain circumstances, even with contaminated hands, tablets from a conventional

[0036] They have to remove and handle the medicine packaging.

[0037] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a child-resistant packaging, in particular a child-resistant pharmaceutical packaging, which is also senior-friendly and avoids the disadvantages of the prior art described above.

[0038] This problem is solved in a child-resistant package according to the preamble of claim 1 with the features of the characterizing part of claim 1. The dependent claims relate to further advantageous embodiments of the invention.

[0039] In a child-resistant package according to the invention, in particular in a pharmaceutical package according to the invention, which comprises at least one blister card, wherein the blister card comprises two films, one of which is designed as a carrier film with at least one blister cavity for receiving packaged goods, in particular for receiving a pharmaceutical active ingredient formulation such as a tablet, and forms a top side of the blister card, and the other film is designed as a penetrable cover film, wherein the cover film is at least partially bonded to the carrier film over a surface area, leaving the at least one blister cavity exposed, and forms at least partially a bottom side of the blister card opposite the top side, and the cover film seals the at least one blister cavity filled with packaged goods,At least one backing card is movably attached to two opposite side edges or to two opposite edge sections of the blister card, and this backing card is configured to lie flat against the underside of the blister card, at least partially, in a securing position, thereby securing the enclosed packaged goods against unintentional removal and against the top film being forced through, wherein the backing card can be reversibly moved from the securing position to a removal position by an external force through the opposing and spaced-apart compression of two opposite packaging sections, wherein during the position fixed by external force,

[0040] Removal position that includes at least one backing card from the underside of the blister card, forming at least one package removal opening.

[0041] The packaging interior is spaced apart, whereby in the removal position the packaged goods are released into the packaging interior by pushing through the cover film and can be removed from the packaging interior through at least one packaged goods removal opening.

[0042] The backing film of the blister card has one or more fold lines and / or perforations as weakening lines, allowing it to be folded, folded, or curled along these defined edges or weakening lines. This ensures that, largely independent of the packaging material, the

[0043] The transition between the secured position, in which no external force is applied to the spaced packaging sections, and the removal position, which is fixed during the application of an external force, is a reversible back-and-forth movement. Depending on the arrangement, one or more fold lines in the blister card's carrier film can also ensure that the packaging has sufficient stability or bending resistance due to these fold lines.

[0044] An advantage of such packaging for children is that it blocks access to the packaged goods, especially to a packaged pharmaceutical formulation such as a tablet, because the packaging is designed in such a way that small children can open the opposing packaging sections, which are used to move the packaging from the secure position to the removal position, with one hand.

[0045] The packaging must be squeezed together and cannot be grasped with one hand. The two opposing packaging sections that need to be squeezed together are advantageously positioned too far apart for a small child to manage with one hand. The packaging is designed so that it is only sufficiently rigid in the removal position, which is fixed by opposing pressure during external force application, allowing the product or tablet to be removed from a blister cavity by pressing through the blister card's cover film. Therefore, simultaneous two-handed operation of the packaging is always required.With one hand, the packaging must be squeezed into the dispensing position and fixed in place so that, simultaneously with the other free hand, one or more individual packages can be pushed out of the corresponding blister cavities into the packaging interior. This requires two simultaneous actions, which is practically impossible for toddlers in the test age range of 42 to 51 months specified in DIN EN 14375 due to their motor skills and the size of their hands. By appropriately selecting the distances between the pressure points on the opposing packaging sections, which must be squeezed together with one hand to reversibly fix the dispensing position, allowing the other hand to push the package out of the blister card, certain age groups of toddlers can be reliably prevented from accessing the packaging contents, depending on individual requirements.to prevent children from squeezing the packaged goods. Therefore, when designing the packaging according to the invention, care must be taken to ensure that the distances between the pressure points on the opposing packaging sections, used to press them together, are sufficiently far apart so that children's hands cannot squeeze them together with one hand.

[0046] The packaging according to the invention can be adapted to applicable safety regulations with particular flexibility by appropriately selecting these dimensions, i.e., the distances between the pressure points on the opposing packaging sections, as well as by appropriately selecting known blister lidding films with which the puncture force for pushing through or removing the packaged goods can be varied. For example, it is possible to design the packaging according to the invention to be child-resistant, in accordance with the current requirements of the PPPA in the USA, in such a way that small children cannot open this packaging with their hands alone without the aid of an external tool.However, tests with prototypes of the packaging according to the invention showed that elderly people in nursing homes, acting as test subjects, had no problems grasping and squeezing the packaging with one hand so that it was fixed in its dispensing position, and the elderly people could then remove individual tablets from the blister cards of the packaging with their other hand in a manner known to them. Furthermore, the term "blister card" used here is to be understood as synonymous with the equally common term "blister strip" for individual packaged units such as tablets.

[0047] Depending on the material selection and layer structure of the blister lidding films, it is possible, for example, to vary the puncture force required to push through or remove the packaged goods within a range of approximately 20 N to 120 N. These puncture forces were determined in tests using a so-called pharmaceutical pin with a diameter of 10.5 mm. Depending on the product to be packaged and the potential hazard posed by the pharmaceutical active ingredients in the packaged goods, at least two parameters are therefore available for the particularly flexible and customized design of a safety-compliant packaging according to the invention.

[0048] In principle, all materials known from the prior art can be used as blister films. The carrier film and the lidding film can consist of one or more layers. The lidding film is sealed to the carrier film, for example, by gluing, welding, or sealing. Typical materials for the carrier film include plastics such as polyamide (PA), polyester (UP),

[0049] Polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or corresponding copolymers can be used. For example,

[0050] Composite materials such as one or more plastic films with paper or cardboard layers as a backing film are used. Metal foils, for example, are used as the top film.

[0051] Aluminum foils or aluminum composite foils, made from aluminum and, for example, a plastic, are used. Similarly, aluminum-coated composite foils or laminated paper foils can be used as cover foils.

[0052] At least one backing card, which serves as child-resistant removal protection in the

[0053] The securing layer of the packaging, which rests on the underside of at least one or more blister cards filled with product, can optionally be composed of one or more layers. Advantageously, the backing card can be made of the same material or—in the case of a multi-layered structure—of the same materials as the at least one blister card. Likewise, within the scope of the invention, it is possible for the backing card to be made of a different material than the materials used to construct the blister cards.

[0054] In a simple embodiment, a single-layer or single-layer reinforcement layer, for example made of a transparent plastic with appropriate stiffness, can be used as the base card. Likewise, the base card can be designed as a multi-layer reinforcement plate within the scope of the invention.

[0055] In another preferred embodiment, the base card can also be a further blister card, arranged opposite to the first blister card and movably attached to it, with the push-through lidding sheets facing each other towards an inner packaging space. Thus, robust carrier films are arranged on the outer surfaces of the packaging, protecting the contents from the outside.

[0056] Within the scope of the invention, the term "underlay card" is thus defined according to

[0057] The term "backing card" refers to a flat reinforcing layer or plate approximately the same size as one or more blister cards, which can be single- or multi-layered. A backing card can, for example, be made from a carrier film, similar to that used for the blister card, or it can itself be a blister card with the corresponding blister cavities for holding the packaged goods.

[0058] The backing card serves as a protective layer or underlay to safeguard the blister card's outer film and prevents the outer film from being pressed through or damaged when the packaging is secured. The backing card thus acts like a cover card to protect the blister card's outer film.

[0059] Opposite cover sheet on the underside of its corresponding blister card. In

[0060] Unlike the previously mentioned peelable tamper-evident films, which are affixed directly to the top blister film to protect it and must be removed, the backing card forms a separate section of the packaging, distinct from the top blister film it protects and the corresponding blister card on the opposite side. In its tamper-evident position, the backing card rests against the top blister film, but does not adhere to it. Depending on the packaging design, the backing card can be moved, shifted, pivoted, folded, and / or rotated into a position separated from the top blister film by applying pressure. Advantageously, this does not require peeling or removing the backing card from the top blister film.The inner packaging space, enclosed by one or more blister cards and one or more base cards, offers the advantage that the packaged goods, such as a tablet, which have been pushed out of the corresponding blister cavity in the fixed removal position by pressing through the cover film, first enter the packaging interior and can be removed from the packaging interior through a removal opening.

[0061] This advantageously avoids the need for a tablet to be made from a conventional

[0062] Blister packaging must be pressed onto an external surface such as a table and can be lost in the process. Furthermore, by appropriately designing the product dispensing opening, it can be arranged so that, for example, a tablet can be poured directly from the packaging into the patient's mouth without having to handle it manually.

[0063] According to the invention, the underlay card can be reversibly moved from the secured position into a secured position by an external force applied by means of opposing and spaced-apart compression of two packaging sections.

[0064] The packaging must be designed so that at least one insert card, either alone or in combination with at least one corresponding blister card or with other insert cards, can be moved from the secured position to the removed position by external force applied by the hand of the person opening the packaging. This movement is reversible, consisting of a back-and-forth motion between the secured position – without external force being applied to the spaced packaging sections – and the removed position – during which external force is applied to the spaced packaging sections.

[0065] Packaging sections - to understand. The corresponding two each other.

[0066] Depending on the design and application of the packaging, opposing and spaced packaging sections may be color-coded and / or have a structural or haptic design such as embossing, ribbing or bumping.

[0067] Depending on the design and construction of the packaging, it may be necessary, after pushing a dose of the product into the packaging interior (where the packaging is secured in its dispensing position by squeezing), to reposition your grip on the packaging to empty the interior. This can occur, for example, if side flaps on the narrow sides need to be pressed together to move the packaging from its secured position to its dispensing position.

[0068] However, the packaging interior may require that the side flaps on one narrow side be opened, necessitating a further handling of the packaging. This additional handling step can compromise the tamper protection of the packaging against unintentional activation.

[0069] Further improve for toddlers.

[0070] By the movable attachment of at least one base card to two

[0071] These packaging sections are movably coupled to each other at opposite side edges or at two opposite edge sections of the blister card.

[0072] The packaging according to the invention is by no means intended for the containment of packaged goods with pharmaceutical active ingredients, i.e., for medicinal products. VPackaging, limited. Likewise, any units of goods can be stored in a packaging according to the invention, which, for example, are so small that they are dangerous for small children due to their size and can be swallowed by small children. By way of example, in addition to dietary supplements, chewing gum or chewable tablets, the following are examples:

[0073] Nicotine gum, as well as small electronic components, spare parts, tool inserts, disposable dosing instruments, disposable needles, and the like, which can also be securely stored in packaging according to the invention. For example, it can be advantageous if spare parts for e-cigarettes or LED lights, which are very small and could be swallowed by small children, are stored in child-resistant packaging according to the invention. Furthermore, the use of certain terms in the description with regard to a location, position, or orientation, such as "horizontal," "vertical," "in a horizontal direction," "in a vertical direction," "above," "below," "inside," "outside," "front," "below," "above," etc., is solely for the sake of simplicity, and these terms may refer to the representation in the drawings, but not necessarily to a usage or storage position of the packaging according to the invention.To clarify that in the intended use of the.

[0074] In the packaging according to the invention, the protective cover films of the blister cards are oriented inwards towards the interior of the packaging, and the undersides of the blister cards, which are at least partially covered by the cover films, correspond to the insides of the blister cards in relation to the interior of the packaging.

[0075] It can be particularly advantageous if, in a packaging according to the invention, at least one base card comprises a carrier film or is formed from a carrier film.

[0076] As previously mentioned, the backing card serves as mechanical protection for the blister card, preventing the packaged goods or tablets from being unintentionally removed due to pressure through the top film. In a particularly simple and cost-effective embodiment of the invention, at least one backing card, made of or comprising a carrier film, can be movably attached to the blister card. This backing card comprising a carrier film is configured to lie flat, at least partially, against the underside of the blister card in a locking position, thereby protecting the enclosed packaged goods from being forced through the top film.

[0077] to prevent unintentional removal and to protect against the top film being pushed through.

[0078] Particularly advantageous in a packaging according to the invention is that the at least one blister card and the at least one backing card are each designed in the form of rectangles, wherein the backing card is attached to two opposite side edges or to two opposite edge sections of the long sides of the blister card.

[0079] In this embodiment of the invention, the blister cavities for receiving packaged goods can be arranged in rows or in a matrix, corresponding to the size of the rectangular blister card. The at least one backing card is advantageously also rectangular and has essentially the same dimensions as the corresponding blister card for which the backing card is intended. The two cards are movably attached to one another along their opposite long sides. Depending on the embodiment, the two cards can be attached directly at their long edges or along edge sections along their long edges. Packaged goods that have already been ejected from the blister cavities are removed from the packaging interior between the blister card and the corresponding backing card by removing them from one of the packaging's short sides.

[0080] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, in a packaging, at least one underlay card can be movably attached to two opposite edge sections of the blister card by means of connecting tabs, preferably with several serially arranged connecting webs.

[0081] In this design, the interior of the packaging is laterally bounded by movable connecting tabs or connecting ribs. These connecting tabs or connecting ribs are arranged to allow reversible translational or relative movement in the longitudinal direction between the blister card and the corresponding backing card, between the securing position and the removal position of the packaging.

[0082] Particularly advantageous in a packaging according to the invention is that at least one labeling tab is attached to the blister card and / or the backing card.

[0083] The labeling flap on the packaging ensures that the printed information, such as the product and / or company name of the packaged goods or medication, is always clearly legible. The labeling can also be in Braille, allowing blind or visually impaired individuals to identify the product or medication directly from the packaging, regardless of the number of doses or packages already removed. The labeling flap can be located on one or both sides of the packaging.

[0084] For example, information on the withdrawal intervals of the packaged dose units can be printed on one or more labeling tabs that are directly attached to the blister card and / or the backing card.

[0085] It is also provided within the scope of the invention that one or more

[0086] Labeling tabs are equipped to be printable or embossable in order to design the packaging with individual information on removal intervals.

[0087] It can be advantageous if, in packaging according to the invention, at least one labeling flap is attached to a side edge or to an edge section of the blister card and extends beyond the blister card.

[0088] In this design, the one or more protruding labeling tabs are not only particularly easy to read, but they can also be designed in such a way that these labeling tabs further hinder children from squeezing the packaging together, i.e., from the secured position to the removal position. This can be achieved, for example, by adding markings to the outer edges of the

[0089] Labeling tabs are located on roughened and / or serrated sections, which are unpleasant for small children to grasp with their small hands and consequently prevent squeezing at these packaging sections.

[0090] A packaging according to the invention can be designed to be particularly safe for use if the side of the packaging interior opposite the opening for removing the packaged goods can be closed with a closing flap.

[0091] In this version, the packaged goods or a tablet can be removed from the

[0092] The contents of the packaging can only be removed through a designated opening. Unintentional removal or falling out of the packaging is not possible.

[0093] This successfully prevents packaging interior damage.

[0094] In a further advantageous embodiment of the packaging according to the invention, at least one of the product removal openings in the packaging interior can be equipped with a closing flap. In this version of the packaging, the closing flap of the product removal opening must also be opened in order to remove the product already inside the packaging, thereby further increasing the security against loss of the packaged goods.

[0095] Particularly advantageous in packaging according to the invention is the inclusion of at least one base card and a further blister card with a carrier film, with at least one

[0096] blister cavity for holding packaged goods, in particular for holding a

[0097] pharmaceutical active ingredient formulation such as a tablet, and with a cover film, wherein at least one further blister card is arranged such that its carrier film forms an outer surface of the packaging and its cover film is oriented towards the interior of the packaging.

[0098] This packaging design offers the advantage that at least one additional blister card is used as a backing card to protect the first blister card. Thus, at least two blister cards are positioned opposite each other, and in the secured position, their adjacent outer foils protect each other from damage.

[0099] unintentional ejection of the packaged goods from the blister cavities. This design is particularly economical, since the subsequent blister card, in its function as a base card, can be made of the same material or materials as the at least one "first" blister card. Depending on the embodiment of the packaging according to the invention, it is possible that the packaging does not have a preferred arrangement or position of the at least one "first" blister card and the one or more subsequent cards.

[0100] The blister cards, which serve as base cards, are recognizable. In this preferred embodiment, the interconnected blister cards can, for example, be identically designed and / or arranged symmetrically with respect to a packaging axis and / or a packaging plane. Such packaging, in which two or more blister cards are provided, offers a further advantage, as it allows for the packaging of as many dose units of the product as possible within a small packaging space.

[0101] Particularly advantageous in packaging according to the invention can be in the

[0102] In the securing position, the blister cavities filled with packaged goods of two adjacent blister cards must be arranged congruently on top of each other. In this

[0103] In this design, the blister cavities of two corresponding blister cards lie against each other in the securing position of the packaging with its cover foils,

[0104] The layers overlap perfectly. This packaging design allows for particularly secure storage of the goods, protecting them against accidental pressure from the outer films being forced through.

[0105] Alternatively, the invention may also provide that, in the secured position, the blister cavities filled with the packaged goods are arranged offset from each other in two adjacent blister cards. In this configuration of the packaging, the packaged goods are also securely protected against unintentional unloading.

[0106] The cover films must be protected from being pushed through.

[0107] In a particularly aesthetically pleasing embodiment of the packaging according to the invention, the packaging can be designed in a cushion-like shape, wherein the two outer surfaces of the packaging are either formed by a first blister card and a further blister card with in

[0108] Blister cavities are formed by filled packaging or alternatively by a blister card and an opposing base card without packaging, which are attached to two

[0109] opposite side edges of the blister card are connected to each other, with the side edges forming the long sides of the packaging, as well as at the each other

[0110] The opposite narrow sides of the blister cards each have overlapping closure flaps attached.

[0111] The overlapping closure flaps on the narrow sides of the packaging can advantageously be used as the first and second opposing flaps, as well as

[0112] Spacing between the packaging sections serves to fix the

[0113] The cushion-shaped packaging must be compressed in opposite directions in its removal position. In the secured position, the packaging is essentially flat, and the two outer surfaces lie with their inner sides against each other. By compressing the narrow sides of the packaging, it bulges out in a cushion-like shape and, in the removal position, forms an interior packaging space with an approximately oval cross-section. Advantageously, the closure flaps on the narrow sides of the packaging are also cut with corresponding oval rounding. Another aesthetically pleasing packaging variant according to the invention can be designed as a right prism with an even number of outer surfaces, wherein the

[0114] The outer surfaces are formed by one or more blister cards with goods filled in blister cavities or alternatively by at least one blister card and one or more base cards without goods, which are joined side by side at their opposite edges and form the long sides of the packaging.

[0115] For example, four, six or eight blister cards, or alternatively...

[0116] The base cards, without any packaged goods, are arranged in strips forming the outer surfaces of a right prism. The blister cards and / or base cards are connected to each other along their long edges. To increase the flexibility of the strips of blister cards and / or base cards arranged side by side, their long edges may be folded and / or perforated to weaken the material of the carrier film.

[0117] Depending on the packaging requirements, individual, several, or even all outer surfaces of the packaging prism can be designed as blister cards and may have the same or a different number of blister cavities. For example, in the case of a six-sided prism, every second outer surface can be a strip-shaped blister card with

[0118] Blister cavities are formed, with the outer sides provided between two blister cards being alternately designed as underlay cards without blister cavities.

[0119] In a packaging according to the invention, it is particularly advantageous that the distance between opposing packaging sections in the securing position is greater than the distance between the same opposing sections.

[0120] Packaging sections in the removal position. As previously stated, by appropriately dimensioning the packaging dimensions, it can be ensured that the distance between opposing packaging sections in the securing position, which must be compressed to move the packaging into the removal position (e.g., by moving, sliding, folding and / or pivoting), is sufficiently large so that these two packaging sections cannot be grasped by a small child's hand.

[0121] Since in this version the distance between them is

[0122] If the distance between opposing packaging sections is smaller in the removal position than in the safety lock position, even seniors, blind or visually impaired people can easily see which of the two reversible positions the packaging is currently in. This further enhances the user-friendliness of the packaging. For example, for child-resistant packaging, it can be advantageous if the distance between opposing packaging sections is smaller in the removal position than in the safety lock position.

[0123] The locking position should be at least 8 cm, preferably at least 10 cm.

[0124] The safety gaps in the locking position between the opposing packaging sections, which must be pressed together to move the packaging into its removal position, appear, according to the applicant's current knowledge, to be sufficiently large for small children's hands. However, senior citizens should be able to grasp these safety gaps with the span of a hand.

[0125] Further details, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following explanation of exemplary embodiments of the packaging according to the invention, each for pharmaceuticals, which are shown schematically in the drawings. The drawings show:

[0126] - Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment in an oblique front view.

[0127] Packaging according to the invention in cushion form, wherein the packaging in the figure shows on the top of the packaging a blister card with blister cavities for receiving packaged goods, which is protected by a backing card on the underside of the packaging, forming an interior of the packaging;

[0128] - Fig. 2A shows a sectional view from the side of the narrow side of a second

[0129] Embodiment of a packaging according to the invention in a cushion form, wherein in this packaging a blister card with blister cavities for receiving packaged goods is arranged on the upper side of the packaging and a base card without blister cavities is provided on the lower side of the packaging, which base card rests against the blister card in a securing position of the packaging;

[0130] - Fig. 2B shows a sectional side view of the narrow side of the object shown in Fig. 1.

[0131] illustrated structure of this packaging with a blister card, wherein in this packaging a blister card with blister cavities for receiving packaged goods is arranged on the top of the packaging and another blister card is provided on the bottom of the packaging as a base card;

[0132] - Fig. 3 shows a sectional side view of the longitudinal side of the embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging according to the invention illustrated in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2B, respectively, showing the packaging in its

[0133] The safety position is located;

[0134] - Fig. 4 shows an oblique front view of the illustration shown in Fig. 2B or Fig. 3.

[0135] Packaging in a cushioned form, wherein in this figure the packaging is in its removal position fixed by compression; - Fig. 5 shows in an oblique view from above the interior of the packaging illustrated in Fig. 4, wherein in this figure the packaging is in its emptying position fixed by compression;

[0136] - Fig. 6 shows an oblique view from above of the structure illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5.

[0137] Packaging after emptying a tablet as a dose unit of the packaged goods from the inside of the packaging;

[0138] - Fig. 7 shows in an oblique view from above another embodiment of a

[0139] Packaging according to the invention in cushion form, wherein the closure flaps on the left narrow side of the packaging are welded together;

[0140] - Fig. 8 shows in an oblique view from above another embodiment of a

[0141] packaging according to the invention, in which a

[0142] Base card with connecting tabs in the form of several serially

[0143] The connecting bridges arranged on two opposite edge sections of the blister card are movably attached;

[0144] - Fig. 9 shows a sectional view along section line IX-IX sketched in Fig. 8 from the

[0145] Page shows a detail of the packaging illustrated in Fig. 8;

[0146] - Fig. 10 shows an oblique view of the long side of the [item] illustrated in Figs. 8 and 9.

[0147] Packaging during transfer from the securing position to the removal position of the packaging;

[0148] - Fig. 11 shows an oblique view of the long side of the [part] shown in Figures 8 to 10

[0149] illustrated packaging in its compressed removal position;

[0150] - Fig. 12 shows a further embodiment in an oblique view from above.

[0151] Packaging according to the invention in the form of a six-sided straight prism in a flat, spread-out securing position;

[0152] - Fig. 13 shows an oblique side view of the structure illustrated in Fig. 12.

[0153] Packaging in its compressed removal position, revealing the interior of the prism-shaped packaging;

[0154] - Fig. 14 shows in an oblique view from above the packaging illustrated in Fig. 13 with the closure flaps folded over on the narrow sides of the packaging;

[0155] - Fig. 15 shows a side view of the illustration in Figures 12 to 14.

[0156] Packaging in its compressed removal position;

[0157] - Fig. 16 shows a detail of another in an oblique side view.

[0158] embodiment of a packaging according to the invention in the form of two

[0159] Blister cards that lie on top of each other in their securing position, identically but mirrored, and which are connected along their two long edges by labeling tabs that form the edge sections of the blister cards;

[0160] - Fig. 17 shows a side view of the narrow sides of the [item] illustrated in Fig. 16.

[0161] Packaging in its compressed removal position;

[0162] - Fig. 18 shows a front view of another embodiment of a

[0163] Packaging according to the invention in cushion form, wherein the packaging is illustrated in its securing position and a removal opening for the packaged goods is punched into the carrier film lying on top of the packaging;

[0164] - Fig. 19 shows in an oblique view the packaging illustrated in Fig. 18 in its removal position fixed by squeezing;

[0165] - Fig. 20 shows a detailed front view of another embodiment of a

[0166] Packaging according to the invention in cushion form, wherein the packaging is illustrated in its removal position and a removal opening for the packaged goods is punched into the carrier film lying on top;

[0167] - Fig. 21 relates to a detail of a further embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging according to the invention, shown in oblique view, wherein a removal opening for the packaged goods is punched into the carrier film lying here on top and in which the opposite, lower carrier film is deep drawn;

[0168] - Fig. 22 shows a detail of another embodiment in an oblique view.

[0169] inventive packaging in cushion form, which is shown here in its

[0170] The removal position is illustrated, and a removal opening for the packaged goods is punched through both opposing carrier films;

[0171] - Fig. 23 illustrates in a side view another embodiment of a

[0172] Packaging according to the invention in cushion form, wherein a fold-out insert text is attached to the labeling flap;

[0173] - Fig. 24 shows a front view of another embodiment of a

[0174] Packaging according to the invention in cushion form, wherein the packaging is illustrated in its secured position and the labeling flap is equipped with a tearable removal lock;

[0175] - Fig. 25 shows a detailed front view of another embodiment of a

[0176] Packaging according to the invention in cushion form, wherein the packaging is illustrated in its removal position in the figure and a removal opening including a

[0177] The closure flap for the packaged goods is stamped in. The following general description of the figures applies to all of them. The same reference symbols are used for identical or comparable elements of the packaging in the different embodiments.

[0178] Figures 1 to 7 show different designs of cushion-shaped packaging 1, each with two outer surfaces 2 or 2.

[0179] The outer sides 2 of the packaging 1 are connected to each other along the long sides 3 of the packaging 1. On the opposite short sides 4 are

[0180] The closure flaps are arranged and the opposite narrow sides 4 are marked as opposing packaging sections, namely as the first packaging section 5 and as the second packaging section 6 opposite it, wherein these packaging sections 5, 6 must be manually pressed together in order to close the

[0181] To transfer packaging 1 from a securing position 70 to a removal position 80. Depending on the design and application of the packaging, packaging sections 5 and 6 can be directly marked and labeled as operating sections. Alternatively, these packaging sections 5 and 6 can also be indicated only in a separately enclosed document.

[0182] Instructions for using the packaging must be clearly marked, which further increases the child-resistant design of such packaging.

[0183] Naturally, packaging sections 5 and 6 can be marked either directly on the packaging or in instructions for use.

[0184] The cushion-shaped packaging 1 comprises a blister card 10 with a top side 11 and a bottom side 12. As already stated at the beginning, the designations chosen below refer to a top side 11 and a bottom side 12.

[0185] The opposite underside 12 of the blister card 10 is shown solely for the purpose of simplifying and clarifying the assignment of the respective sides. The blister card 10 is positioned in relation to the packaging 1 such that its upper side 11 forms an outer surface 11 of the blister card 10 or an outer surface 2 of the packaging 1. Conversely, the underside 12 of the blister card 10 forms an inner surface of the packaging 1.

[0186] The blister card 10 shown in Fig. 1 is essentially rectangular and has a long side 13 and a short side 14. The blister card 10 comprises a carrier film 20, which in Fig. 1 is arranged on the top 11 or outer surface 11 of the blister card 10 and thus also forms an outer surface 2 of the packaging 1. The carrier film 20 is, for example, made of transparent plastic and has a film thickness 21 of, for example, approximately 200 pm (micrometers). The carrier film 20 has fold lines 22 and / or perforations 23 or weakening lines 23 to allow it to be folded, folded, or curved along these defined edges or weakening lines. The carrier film 20 has blister cavities 25 for receiving packaged goods 40. In the case shown in Fig.In the illustrated packaging 1, for example, a total of ten blister cavities 25 for holding packaged goods 40 are arranged on the blister card 10 in two parallel rows of five blister cavities 25 each. For the sake of simplicity, the packaged goods 40 are illustrated here as individual tablets 41.

[0187] A cover film 30, for example made of aluminum, is applied to the underside 12 of the blister card 10, the cover film 30 having an exemplary film thickness 31 of about 20 pm.

[0188] (micrometers). The cover film 30 is at least partially bonded to the carrier film 20 over its entire surface, leaving the blister cavities 25 uncovered. For example, the cover film 30 is bonded to the carrier film 20 by sealing or by bonding. An arrow 35 indicates the direction 35 through which the cover film 30 is pushed, in order to apply pressure in the direction of arrow 35 from above or from the outside onto the blister cavities 25.

[0189] The tablets 41 contained in the carrier film 20 are removed from the blister card 10 through the cover film 30. The cover film 30 is thereby destroyed.

[0190] To prevent the packaged goods 40 or the tablets 41 from being unintentionally or unauthorizedly removed from the blister card 10, for example by small children, a backing card 50 is movably attached to the blister card 10 at two opposite side edges 15, 16 to protect the cover film 30 of the blister card 10, according to the invention. The first side edge 15 is shown in Figures 1 to 7.

[0191] The first locking side edge 15 of the blister card 10 is formed. Likewise, the second side edge 16 is a second locking side edge 16 of the blister card 10. Closure flaps 60 are arranged on each of the narrow sides 4 of the packaging 1.

[0192] Fig. 2A shows a packaging 1 according to the invention in the form of cushioning, wherein in this

[0193] The packaging has a blister card (10) on the top of the packaging, containing a series of

[0194] The packaging 1 has blister cavities 25 for receiving tablets 41, and a base card 50 without blister cavities is provided on the underside of the packaging. The base card 50 rests in a securing position 70 of the packaging 1 against the underside 12 of the blister card 10, against the cover film 30 applied there. The base card 50 serves in the

[0195] Securing position 70 thus serves as a cover card to protect the sensitive top film 30 on the underside 12 of the blister card 10. The backing card 50 is made of a carrier film 55, which is made of the same material as the carrier film 20 of the blister card 10 and is bonded to this carrier film 20 along the first leading edge 15 and along the second leading edge 16. The backing card 50 has a top surface 51, which forms an outer surface 2 of the packaging 1.

[0196] The base card 50 has a bottom side 52 opposite the top side 51, which forms an inside side 52 of the packaging.

[0197] Within the scope of the invention, it is also provided that, for example, the base card 50 is made from a section of the carrier film 20 of the blister card 10, and thus the carrier films of the blister card 10 and the base card 50 are integrally bonded together. The carrier film section that forms the base card 50 to protect the cover film 30 of the blister card 10 can, for example, be folded over at a side edge 15 of the blister card 10 to form a fold edge 22 and attached to the

[0198] The opposite side edge 16 of the blister card 10 is glued or welded to its carrier film 20.

[0199] Fig. 2B shows a side view of the narrow side 4 of the structure of this packaging 1 illustrated in Fig. 1, with a blister card 10 attached to the top of the packaging.

[0200] Blister cavities 25 are arranged for the holding of tablets 41 and a further blister card 56 is provided on the underside of the packaging as a base card 50.

[0201] In this further blister card 56, blister cavities 57 for receiving tablets 41 are also arranged side by side in two parallel rows. The blister card 56 has a carrier film 55, which here is integrally connected to the carrier film 20 of the blister card 10. Along the first longitudinal side edge 15 of the packaging 1 are the

[0202] Carrier films 20 and 55 are folded over at a lateral distance from the cover films 30 and 58, forming fold edges 22. In the area of ​​the opposite second

[0203] Along the longitudinal side edge 16, the two carrier films 20 and 55 are welded together to form a labeling flap 120. The carrier films 20 and 55 are, for example, made of a transparent plastic. The cover films 30 and 58 are, for example, made of an aluminum composite foil. Due to the symmetrical arrangement of the two blister cards 10 and 56 – the sensitive cover films 30 and 58 are each oriented towards each other and protected inside the packaging – the additional blister card 56 with the carrier film 55 on the outside thus serves as a cover card to protect the sensitive cover film 30 on the underside 12 of the blister card 10 and to protect its own cover film 58. The carrier film 20 has fold edges 22 and / or

[0204] Perforations 23 or weakening lines 23 are provided to allow folding, creasing or bending along these defined edges or weakening lines.

[0205] Fig. 3 shows the longitudinal side 3 of the embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging 1 according to the invention, illustrated in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2B, wherein in this figure the packaging 1 is in its securing position 70. The cover film 58 of the further

[0206] Blister card 56, which serves here as base card 50, lies on the opposite side.

[0207] Cover film 30 of blister card 10. Pressing through the blister cavities 25, 57 in

[0208] Push-through direction 35 from the outside is not possible in this securing position 70. The two opposing packaging sections 5 and 6 at the

[0209] The opposite narrow sides 4 of the packaging 1 are located in the flat

[0210] The packaging 1 is secured in position 70 at a maximum distance 7 from each other. Fig. 4 shows the packaging 1 in cushion form, as illustrated in Fig. 2B and Fig. 3, where in this figure the packaging 1 is in its removal position 80, fixed by manual compression in the direction of arrow 90. The external force 90, applied by opposing compression, is symbolized by the two opposing arrows 91 and 92, which illustrate the directions of pressure, for example, from the thumb and forefinger of the user's hand. Compared to the distance 7 shown in Fig. 3 in the securing position 70, the distance 8 between the two opposing packaging sections 7 and 8 in Fig. 4 is...

[0211] The removal position 80 is significantly reduced or shortened. The two packaging sections 7 and 8, which must be compressed in the cushioned packaging shown here, are the side closure flaps 60. As a result of the external force 90, the cushion-shaped packaging 1 bulges out, forming an inner packaging space 100. This means that while the closure flaps 60 are being compressed 90 from the outside, i.e., while the packaging 1 is held in its removal position 80 with one hand, the blister card 10 and the backing card 50, or in this case the further blister card 56, do not touch each other on their undersides or inner surfaces 12 and 52. Therefore, the tablets 41 can be removed from the blister cavities 25, 57 by pressing through 35 with the other, free hand.

[0212] Fig. 5 shows an oblique top view of the interior of the packaging 100 of the packaging illustrated in Fig. 4, where in this figure the packaging is in its emptying position 130, fixed by lateral compression. A tablet 41, which, as previously described, has already been removed from the blister card in the dispensing position 80 and pushed into the interior of the packaging 100, can be removed from the packaging 1 in the emptying position 130 after grasping and opening the side closure flaps 60. To fix the packaging 1 in this emptying position 130, the packaging must be compressed at its longitudinal side edges 15, 16 in the direction of pressure 140, symbolized by two opposing arrows 140.

[0213] The opened closure flaps 60 form an approximately oval dispensing opening 110 for the packaged goods 40. Conveniently, tablets 41 can thus be emptied from the packaging interior 100 into the user's mouth without contact.

[0214] Fig. 6 shows the packaging 1 after emptying a tablet 41 as the dose unit of the packaged goods from the packaging interior 100.

[0215] Fig. 7 shows another embodiment of a packaging 1 according to the invention in cushion form, wherein here the closure flaps 60 are on the left narrow side 4 of the

[0216] The packaging is sealed together in sections 61. Thus, only the

[0217] The closure flaps 60 on the right narrow side 4 of the packaging provide a dispensing opening 110 for the tablets 41 after opening. Figures 8 to 11 show a further embodiment of a packaging 1 according to the invention, in which a base card 50 is hingedly and movably attached to the underside of the packaging by means of connecting flaps 65 in the form of several serially arranged connecting tabs on two opposite edge sections 17 and 18 of the blister card 10.

[0218] Fig. 8 shows this packaging 1 in its secured position 70. Both the blister card 10 and the base card 50, which here is another blister card 56, each have a first edge region 17 and, opposite it, a second edge region 18 along their long side edges, with several connecting tabs 65 attached in these edge regions 17 and 18 between the blister card 10 and the base card 50. Depending on the length of these connecting tabs 65 or connecting webs, the two connected elements, i.e., the blister card 10 and the base card 50, can be pressed together laterally at the first packaging section 5 and at the second

[0219] The packaging section 6 is moved from its securing position 70 to its removal position 80, which is illustrated in Fig. 11. The blister card 10 and the backing card 50 are each shaped in the form of U-profiles, with folding edges 22, which run parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the packaging 1, serving to increase the rigidity of the blister card 10 and the backing card 50, respectively.

[0220] Fig. 9 shows a side view, in a sectional view along section line IX-IX sketched in Fig. 8, of a detail of the packaging 1 illustrated in Fig. 8. The cover sheets 30 and 58 of the blister card 10 and the further blister card 56, respectively, in their function as a base card 50 for the blister card 10 shown above in the image, lie directly against each other in the securing position 70. In the purely schematic Fig. 9, an apparent air gap or distance between the blister card 10 and the base card 50 is shown only for clarity. As soon as an attempt is made to pry open the packaging from the outside in this securing position 70, the packaging will be pierced.

[0221] To remove tablets 41 from the packaging 1 by pressing through 35 of the blister cavities 25 or 57, the two cover foils 30 and 58 are in contact with each other and

[0222] They stabilize or protect each other reciprocally and mutually before these

[0223] be pressed through. The above also applies equally to Figures 2A, 2B, 12 and 16, where, for better illustration of the packaging function in their securing position 70, adjacent layers of blister cards 10 and corresponding backing cards 50 are shown with what appears to be a gap between them. As mentioned, this serves only for the sake of clarity and

[0224] Assignment of individual layers to the respective elements of the packaging.

[0225] Fig. 10 shows the longitudinal side of the packaging 1 illustrated in Figs. 8 and 9 as it is moved from the securing position 70 to the removal position 80 of the packaging 1. This direction of movement 95, which is caused by external force 90 by opposing compression or displacement 91, 92 using two fingers of a user's hand, is symbolized by the double arrow 95.

[0226] Fig. 11 shows the long side of the packaging 1 illustrated in Figures 8 to 10 in its compressed removal position 80. The upper blister card 10 is positioned here apart from the base card 50, forming an interior packaging space 100.

[0227] Figures 12 to 15 relate to a further embodiment of a packaging 1 according to the invention in the form of a hexagonal right prism.

[0228] Fig. 12 shows this packaging 1 according to the invention in the form of a hexagonal right prism in a flat, spread-out securing position 70. To increase the

[0229] The longitudinal side edges of the strip-like, adjacent blister cards 10 and / or backing cards 50, 56 are designed as folding edges 22 to allow for movement. Alternatively or in addition to the folding edges 22, perforations 23 or 24 can also be provided.

[0230] Weakening lines 23 are provided to weaken the material of the carrier films 20, 55.

[0231] Fig. 13 shows this packaging 1 in its compressed removal position, revealing the interior of the prism-shaped packaging 1.

[0232] Fig. 14 shows this packaging 1 with on the narrow sides of the packaging 1

[0233] Folded-over closure flaps 60. To secure the packaging 1 in this

[0234] Emptying position 130 requires the packaging to be 15, 16 in from its long side edges.

[0235] The direction of pressure 140, symbolized by two opposing arrows 140, is compressed.

[0236] Fig. 15 shows a side view of the packaging illustrated in Figures 12 to 14 in its compressed removal position 80.

[0237] Figures 16 and 17 relate to a further embodiment of a

[0238] The packaging 1 according to the invention consists of a blister card 10 and a base card 50, which is also designed as a further blister card 56. The two blister cards 10 and 56 lie congruently and mirror-image on top of each other in their securing position 70 and are provided along their two longitudinal side edges 15, 16 with labeling tabs 120, which

[0239] Edge sections 17 and 18 of blister cards 10 and 56 are connected.

[0240] Fig. 16 shows this packaging 1 according to the invention in its securing position 70.

[0241] Fig. 17 shows a side view of the narrow side of the object illustrated in Fig. 16.

[0242] Packaging in its compressed removal position 80. Advantageously, the two labeling tabs 120 can, for example, be roughened so that they can be more easily grasped and pressed together by the user. At the same time, these labeling tabs 120 can be designed, for example, with relatively sharp outer longitudinal edges, so that they are perceived as unpleasant by small children when touched.

[0243] This further prevents small children from tearing through packaging 1.

[0244] To compress the labeling tabs, which are to be understood as pleasant, 120 to be compressed together.

[0245] The packaging 1 shown here each comprises blister cards 10 or base cards 50, which have essentially rectangular contours. However, the invention is not limited to rectangular or strip-shaped blister cards 10 or base cards 50; naturally, square, circular, or elliptical blister cards 10 or base cards 50 can also be used for a packaging 1 according to the invention.

[0246] Figures 18 to 25 are explained in detail below:

[0247] Fig. 18 shows a further embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging 1 according to the invention, the packaging 1 being illustrated here in its secured position 70. A dispensing opening 110 for the packaged goods is punched into the carrier film 20 on the top side of the packaging 1, or on the top side 11 of the blister card 10. The backing card 50, which is attached to the blister card 10 along two opposite longitudinal edges 15, 16 and which, in the secured position 70, rests against the underside 12, or the inside, of the blister card 10, is made from a section of the carrier film 20 of the blister card 10. The carrier films 20, 55 of the blister card 10 and the

[0248] The base cards 50 are joined together in one piece. The blister card 10 shown above, for example, has two rows of blister cavities 25 for holding packaged goods 40. Specifically, seven tablets 41 are packaged in the top blister card 10. The dispensing opening 110 in the top carrier film 20 is die-cut in a circular shape and is positioned on a corresponding section of the carrier film 20 of the blister card 10 before the two carrier films 20 and 55 are sealed to form a side labeling flap 120.

[0249] The corresponding, opposite section of the carrier film 55 of the base card 50 is not punched or deformed in this embodiment. The dispensing opening 110 is advantageously positioned here such that a section of the punched-out dispensing opening 110, for example approximately half of the cross-section of the circular dispensing opening 110, is located in the area of ​​the lateral labeling tab 120. This offers the advantage that only approximately the remaining other half of the dispensing opening 110 is available as a free

[0250] A cross-section for removing packaged goods 40 is available and in the

[0251] The securing position 70 of the packaging 1 ensures that the dispensing opening 110 is securely closed. Side sealing flaps 60 on the two opposite narrow sides 4 of the packaging 1 are each welded together along sections 61. The stamped dispensing opening 110 is therefore the only opening in the packaging 1 for removing the contents.

[0252] In the removal position 80 of the packaging 1, as illustrated in Fig. 19, the removal opening 110 is here in the form of approximately a semicircle adjacent to the

[0253] The labeling flap 120 in the area of ​​the blister card 10 is open. This has the advantage that the dispensing opening 110 is as small as possible to ensure the removal of only a single package 40 or a single tablet 41. Depending on the selected film thickness 21 of the carrier film 20, the edge of that half of the die-cut circular

[0254] Removal opening 110, which is welded to the carrier film 55 of the base card 50 in the area of ​​the labeling tab 120, as a limiting edge for the removed packaged goods 40.

[0255] Depending on the design, the dispensing opening 110 punched into the carrier film 20 can also deviate from a circular shape and, for example, be shaped like a rectangle, a square, an ellipse, or a polygonal curve. Likewise, the portion of the dispensing opening 110 that, when the finished packaging 1 is sealed, lies within the area of ​​the labeling flap 120 and is therefore not available as a free cross-section for actually removing the packaged goods can vary. For example, the dispensing opening 110 can be located entirely on that section of the carrier film 20 of the blister card 10 that does not form the labeling flap 120, but is actually available as a free dispensing cross-section within the packaging interior 100.Likewise, it may be advantageous to position the dispensing opening 110 in such a way that only a certain section of the dispensing opening 110, for example only a quarter or a third of the area of ​​the punched dispensing opening 110, lies in the area of ​​the labeling tab 120, while the remaining free cross-section is available for the actual removal of the packaged goods 40 from the packaging interior 100.

[0256] Fig. 20 shows a detailed front view of another embodiment of a packaging 1 according to the invention in cushion form, wherein the packaging 1 is illustrated here in its removal position 80 and is inserted at the top into the upper

[0257] The carrier film 20 of the blister card 10 has a dispensing opening 110 punched into it for the packaged goods 40. In this package 1, both the right-facing labeling flap 120 and the closure flaps 60 on the opposite narrow sides 4 of the package 1 are labeled. The labels can be printed or affixed, for example, directly onto the carrier films or onto the outer surfaces 2 of the package. The side closure flaps 60 on the narrow sides 4 are welded together along sections 61. The punched

[0258] In this embodiment, the dispensing opening 110 is the only opening for removing the packaged goods. Fig. 21 shows a detail of another embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging 1 according to the invention, wherein a dispensing opening 110 for the packaged goods 40 is punched into the carrier film 20 of the blister card 10, which is located at the top. The section of the opposite, lower carrier film 55 of the base card 50 which is connected to the

[0259] The dispensing opening 110 in the carrier film 20 corresponds here, is deep-drawn and advantageously forms a chute for the packaged goods 40. Referring to Fig. 18, the dispensing opening 110 is also advantageously positioned here such that approximately half of the punched-out dispensing opening 110 is arranged in the area of ​​the lateral labeling tab 120.

[0260] A single package item 40, for example a tablet 41, can only be used sporadically.

[0261] The sample is removed from the extraction opening 110 and thereby enters the deep-drawn

[0262] The section of the carrier film 55 in the area of ​​the labeling tab 120 acts like a chute or slide for the individual packaged item 40. The edge of the extended recess of the lower carrier film 55 acts as a barrier for the packaged item 40 and prevents the unintentional loss of the removed packaged item 40 during removal, before it is grasped by the user.

[0263] Fig. 22 shows an oblique view of a detail of another embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging 1 according to the invention, illustrated in its dispensing position 80. Both opposing carrier films 20, 55 are perforated here after the labeling flap 110 has been laminated. The dispensing opening 110 is positioned such that a section of the perforated dispensing opening 110, for example half of the circular dispensing opening 110, is located in the area of ​​the lateral labeling flap 120. Thus, the dispensing opening 110 obtained by perforating both carrier films 20, 55 offers the advantage that the free longitudinal edge of the labeling flap 120 is continuous even in the area of ​​the dispensing opening. This ensures that in the dispensing position 80 only a single package item 40 or a single tablet 41 can be removed from the packaging 1 through the dispensing opening 110.The continuous free longitudinal edge of the labeling flap 120 acts like a bar for the packaged item 40 or the tablet 41 that is currently located within the dispensing opening 110. Depending on the selected position and the portion of the dispensing opening 110 that is positioned within the area of ​​the labeling flap 120, this can also prevent the packaged item 40 from unintentionally falling out of the dispensing opening 110. To further increase safety as a child-resistant package 1, the continuous free longitudinal edge of the...

[0264] The labeling tab 120, for example, is designed with a jagged or rough texture, which is perceived as unpleasant by children, especially when grasping it.

[0265] Fig. 23 illustrates in a side view a further embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging 1 according to the invention, wherein a fold-out package insert 121 is attached to the labeling flap 120. The package insert 121 is, for example, securely affixed to the labeling flap 120 by means of an adhesive film and, like a

[0266] Accordion-style, extendable and folded. Fig. 23 shows the enclosed text 121 already unfolded.

[0267] Fig. 24 shows a front view of another embodiment of a packaging 1 according to the invention in the form of a cushion, wherein the packaging 1 is illustrated in its securing position 70 and the labeling flap 120 has a tearable

[0268] The packaging is equipped with a removal safety device 125. The removal safety device 125 serves to ensure that the packaging 1 remains secured in its locking position 70 until the

[0269] Removal protection 125 is removed or opened. As removal protection 125, the marking tab 120 in the connection area along the longitudinal side edge 16 of the

[0270] Blister card 10 and the underlying base card 50 each have perforations 23 and weakening lines 23 of the carrier films 20, 55, respectively, extending from the opposite narrow sides 4 of the packaging 1 along a section of the long side edge 16. These sections of the perforations 23 and

[0271] Weakening lines 23 along the longitudinal side edge 16 must first be torn open before the packaging 1 is opened in the manner previously described by external

[0272] Force 90, by means of opposing compression 91, 92, moves the two opposing packaging sections 5, 6 into their removal position 80, thereby also opening the removal opening 110 punched in the upper carrier film 20. The lateral closure flaps 60 on the narrow sides 4 are along

[0273] Sections 61 are welded together. In this version, the stamped dispensing opening 110 is the only opening for removing the packaged goods.

[0274] After tearing open the perforations 23 along the longitudinal side edge 16, the two outer wings or sections of the labeling flap 120 can be removed by further tearing along weakening lines 23, which, for example, run obliquely towards the free longitudinal edge of the labeling flap 120. In Fig. 24, the labeling flap 120 has a hanging opening 126 approximately at its longitudinal center, which serves to hang the packaging 1, for example, at a sales stand.

[0275] Fig. 25 shows a detailed view of another embodiment of a cushion-shaped packaging 1 according to the invention, wherein the packaging 1 is illustrated in its removal position 80 and a removal opening 110 for the packaged goods is punched into the upper carrier film 20 on the top of the packaging. The removal opening 110 is advantageously arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction of the packaging and has, for example, an approximately rectangular contour. In this variant, the removal opening 110 is punched out of the carrier film 20 only along three sides, maintaining an edge distance. The fourth side, preferably a longitudinal side of the rectangular contour, is not punched out or die-cut, but is merely processed to form a weakening line 23 or a perforation line 23 in the carrier film 20. Alternatively or in addition to the perforation 23, the contour along this fourth side can also be provided with a fold edge 22.Thus, a movable, foldable closure flap 60 remains within the dispensing opening 110, which forms a fold edge 22 and / or a fold along one side of the dispensing opening 110 with the adjacent carrier film 20.

[0276] perforation line 23 remains connected. This hinged closure flap 60 ensures that the dispensing opening 110 is closed when the packaging 1 is in its secured position 70. As soon as the packaging 1 is moved into its dispensing position 80 by means of an external force 90 through the opposing compression 91, 92 of the two opposing packaging sections 5, 6, the dispensing opening 110 punched in the upper carrier film 20 opens and the hinged closure flap 60 folds along the weakening line 23.

[0277] The perforation 23 and / or the fold edge 22 extends inwards into the packaging interior 100, thus automatically releasing the removal opening 110.

[0278] LIST OF REFERENCE MARKS Packaging

[0279] Outer surface (or outside) of the packaging

[0280] long side of the packaging

[0281] narrow side of the packaging

[0282] first packaging section

[0283] second packaging section

[0284] Distance between packaging sections in the securing position; Distance between packaging sections in the removal position; Blister card

[0285] Top side or outside of the blister card

[0286] Underside or inside of the blister card

[0287] Long side of the blister card

[0288] narrow side of the blister card

[0289] first side edge (or long side edge) of the blister card

[0290] second side edge (or long side edge) of the blister card

[0291] first edge section of the blister card

[0292] second edge section of the blister card

[0293] carrier film

[0294] film thickness of the carrier film

[0295] Fold edge of the carrier film

[0296] Perforation or weakening line of the carrier film

[0297] blister cavity

[0298] Cover film

[0299] film thickness of the cover film

[0300] Direction of pressure through the top film (arrow)

[0301] Packaged goods

[0302] tablet

[0303] Underlay card

[0304] Top side or outside of the underlay card

[0305] Underside or inside of the backing card

[0306] Long side of the base card

[0307] narrow side of the base card

[0308] carrier film

[0309] (another) blister card

[0310] blister cavity

[0311] Cover sheet LIST OF REFERENCE MARKS (CONTINUED)

[0312] V the closing flap

[0313] welded section of the locking flap

[0314] Connecting tab, connecting bridge

[0315] (first) safety position

[0316] (second) withdrawal position

[0317] external force applied during the removal position (arrow)

[0318] (First) direction of pressure from opposing compression (arrow)

[0319] (Second) direction of pressure of opposing compression (arrow)

[0320] Direction of movement between securing and removal positions (double arrow) Packaging interior

[0321] Removal opening for the packaged goods, packaged goods removal opening

[0322] Labeling tab

[0323] Package insert

[0324] Removal protection

[0325] Hanging hole

[0326] Emptying position

[0327] Direction of pressure during the emptying position (arrow)

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS 1. Child-resistant packaging (1), in particular pharmaceutical packaging, comprising at least one blister card (10), wherein the blister card (10) comprises two films, one of which is designed as a carrier film (20) with at least one blister cavity (25) for receiving packaged goods (40), in particular for receiving a pharmaceutical active ingredient formulation such as a tablet (41), and forms a top side (11) of the blister card (10), and the other film is designed as a penetrable cover film (30), wherein the cover film (30) is at least partially coated with the Carrier film (20) is bonded over a surface, leaving at least one blister cavity (25) uncovered, and at least partially one of the top surfaces (11) opposite underside (12) of the blister card (10), as well as the cover film (30) which closes at least one blister cavity (25) filled with packaged goods (40), characterized in that at least one backing card (50) is movably attached to two opposite side edges (15, 16) or to two opposite edge sections (17, 18) of the blister card (10) and this backing card (50) is configured to lie flat at least partially against the underside (12) of the blister card (10) in a securing position (70) and thereby secure the enclosed packaged goods (40) against unintentional removal and against the top film (30) being forced through (35), wherein the base card (50) can be reversibly moved from the securing position (70) to a removal position (80) by means of an external force (90) by means of opposing compression (91, 92) of two opposite and spaced-apart (7, 8) packaging sections (5, 6) which are movably coupled to each other, wherein the movement transition between the securing position (70), in which no external force is applied to the spaced-apart (7, 8) packaging sections (5, 6) and the removal position (80) fixed by external force (90) is a reversible back-and-forth movement, wherein the carrier film (20) has at least one fold edge (22) and / or at least one perforation (23) as a weakening line (23) in order to be colored, folded or curved along this defined fold edge (22) and / or weakening line (23), and wherein, during the removal position (80) fixed by external force (90), the at least one base card (50) is removed from the underside (12) of the blister card (10) to form at least one package removal opening (110). The packaging interior (100) is spaced apart, wherein in the removal position (80) the packaged goods (40) are pushed through (35) the cover film (30) into the The packaging interior (100) is opened and the contents can be removed from the packaging interior (100) through at least one packaging removal opening (110).

2. Packaging (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one base card (50) comprises a carrier film (55) or is formed from a carrier film (55).

3. Packaging (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one blister card (10) and the at least one base card (50) are each designed in the form of rectangles, wherein the base card (50) is attached to two opposite side edges (15, 16) or on two opposite is attached to the edge sections (17, 18) of the long sides (13) of the blister card (10).

4. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least one base card (50) is movably attached to two opposite edge sections (17, 18) of the blister card (10) by means of connecting tabs (65), preferably with several serially arranged connecting ribs.

5. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one labeling tab (120) is attached to the blister card (10) and / or the backing card (50).

6. Packaging (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the at least one labeling flap (120) is attached to a side edge (15, 16) or to an edge section (17, 18) of the blister card (10) and extends beyond the blister card (10).

7. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the side opposite one packaging removal opening (110) of the The inner packaging space (100) can be closed with a closure flap (60).

8. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the at least one packaging removal opening (110) of the packaging interior (100) can be closed with a closure flap (60).

9. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the at least one base card (50) is a further blister card (56) with a carrier film (55), with at least one blister cavity (57) for receiving packaged goods (40), in particular for receiving a pharmaceutical active ingredient formulation such as a tablet (41), and with a cover film (58), wherein the at least one further blister card (56) is arranged such that its carrier film (55) forms an outer surface (2) of the Packaging (1) and its cover film (58) is oriented towards the interior of the packaging (100).

10. Packaging (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that in the In the securing position (70) the blister cavities (25, 57) filled with packaged goods (40) are arranged congruently on top of each other of two adjacent blister cards (10, 56).

11. Packaging (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that in the The securing position (70) consists of the blister cavities (25, 57) filled with packaged goods (40) of two adjacent blister cards (10, 56) arranged offset from each other.

12. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the packaging (1) is designed in a cushion-like form, wherein the two outer surfaces (2) of the packaging (1) are formed either by a first blister card (10) and a further blister card (56) with packaged goods (40) filled in blister cavities (25, 57) or alternatively by a blister card (10) and an opposing base card (50) without packaged goods, which are connected to each other at two opposite side edges (15, 16) of the blister card (10), wherein the side edges (15, 16) form the long sides (3) of the packaging (1), and at the opposite short sides (14) of the blister cards (10, 56) are overlapping in a opposite manner. The locking tabs (60) are attached.

13. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the packaging (1) is designed as a right prism with an even number of outer surfaces (2), wherein the outer surfaces (2) are formed by one or more blister cards (10, 56) with packaged goods (40) filled in blister cavities (25, 57) or alternatively by at least one blister card (56) and by one or more base cards (50) without packaged goods, which are connected side by side at their opposite side edges (15, 16) and form the longitudinal sides (3) of the packaging (1).

14. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a distance (7) between opposing packaging sections (5, 6) in the securing position (70) is greater than a distance (8) between the same opposing packaging sections (5, 6) in the removal position (80).

15. Packaging (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the at least one base card (50) is made from a section of the carrier film (20) of the blister card (10) and the carrier films (20, 55) of the blister card (10) and the base card (50) are integrally connected.

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