Device for displaying items

Abstract

The device is used to display items and has a lower part (1), an upper part (2) and a base (3). Both the upper part and the lower part are of a shell-like design. The upper part and the lower part can be joined together in the region of their mutually facing edges in order to delimit an interior space. The lower part and the upper part have protrusions (7, 8) in the region of the edges. The protrusions of the lower part are each arranged - as seen in a circumferential direction - between the protrusions of the upper part.

Description

[0001] Device for presenting objects

[0002] The invention relates to a device for presenting objects. The device comprises a lower part, an upper part, and a base. Both the upper and lower parts are bowl-shaped. In the area of ​​their facing edges, the upper and lower parts can be joined together and together define an interior space.

[0003] Such devices are used, for example, for presenting snacks. DE 20 2005 016 411 U1 already describes a food packaging in which two half-shells are joined at their edges, forming a ball-like outer contour. In the equator area of ​​the ball-like packaging, the half-shells are joined flatly and can be separated from each other. After separation, a cling film can be removed, and the two half-shells can be placed on a table, for example. After removing the cling film, the snacks can then be removed from the two half-shells.

[0004] A disadvantage of the known prior art is that it is no longer possible to join the half-shells together in the correct position after an opening process. Furthermore, neither the visual design nor the mechanical stability provided meet all the requirements placed on such devices. The object of the present invention is therefore to improve a device of the type mentioned above in such a way that it supports multiple uses while simultaneously maintaining high mechanical stability and an attractive external appearance.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention in that the lower part and the upper part have projections in the region of the edges and in that the projections of the lower part are arranged in a circumferential direction between the projections of the upper part.

[0006] According to the invention, it is particularly conceived to limit the projections in hexagonal regions. It is also preferred to design both the lower and upper parts as hemispherical components. The upper and lower parts are preferably identically designed components. This reduces the need for fewer tools during production and reduces inventory requirements.

[0007] Using the base, it is possible to form a stand. The upper and lower parts are preferably connected to each other by connecting elements located inside a limited interior space, which are preferably sleeve-shaped.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the lower part consists of a hemispherical support element, onto which cladding elements are attached on the outside. According to another preferred embodiment, the upper part also has a corresponding design.

[0009] The division of the upper part and / or the lower part into corresponding supporting elements with attachment elements supports the easy manufacture of the components in one injection molding process, as good demoldability is achieved.

[0010] All features described with regard to the exemplary embodiments can be used according to the invention either individually or in any combination with one another. Further details of the invention are illustrated in the drawings.

[0011] The drawings show

[0012] Figure 1 : A perspective side view of the device,

[0013] Figure 2: The device according to Figure 1 in a partially disassembled

[0014] Condition,

[0015] Figure 3: The device according to Figure 2 after removal of the upper part, the second base and filling of the lower part,

[0016] Figure 4: The lower part according to Figure 3 with a different filling,

[0017] Figure 5: The device in a disassembled state similar to a

[0018] exploded view,

[0019] Figure 6: A perspective view of the upper part,

[0020] Figure 7: A perspective view of the lower part,

[0021] Figure 8: An exploded view of the upper part and

[0022] Figure 9: An exploded view of the lower part,

[0023] Figure 10: A vertical section through the device according to Figure 1,

[0024] Figure 11: A modified representation compared to the representation in Figure 5 in a further assembled state of the device and

[0025] Figure 12: A perspective view of the top with the closure element not mounted. Figure 13: A perspective view of a device presenting beverage cans.

[0026] Figure 14: a perspective view of a device presenting beverage bottles,

[0027] Figure 15: a vertical cross-section through a device which comprises a vessel for

[0028] Holds sauces,

[0029] Figure 16: a vertical cross-section through a device holding salt sticks,

[0030] Figure 17: a vertical cross-section through a device which

[0031] garment holds,

[0032] Figure 18: an enlarged vertical cross-section through a base part, which is a

[0033] Container for holding sauces,

[0034] Figure 19: a vertical cross-section through a base part with a base arranged asymmetrically in the vertical direction,

[0035] Figure 20: a perspective view of a closure element with spring-loaded

[0036] tongues.

[0037] Figure 1 shows a perspective side view of the device for presenting objects. In the illustrated state, the device is closed, and the objects to be presented are not visible.

[0038] The device for presenting objects comprises a lower part (1), an upper part (2), and a base (3). In the illustrated embodiment, the assembled lower part (1) and the upper part (2) have an external configuration similar to a ball, in particular similar to a soccer ball. The device thus has a spherical shape, with the correspondingly shaped ball being held by the base (3).

[0039] According to the illustrated embodiment, the lower part (1) has a surface structure formed, at least in some areas, from hexagons and pentagons. This creates an appearance similar to a soccer ball.

[0040] Figure 2 shows the device according to Figure 1 in a partially disassembled state. After removing the upper part (2), an interior space (4) is partially opened. It can be seen that an edge (5) of the lower part (1) facing the upper part (2) has projections (7) projecting in the direction of the upper part (2). The upper part (2) has projections (8) projecting from an edge (6) facing the lower part (1) in the direction of the lower part (1).

[0041] According to the illustrated embodiment, both the projections (7) and the projections (8) have a contour similar to an edge of a hexagon.

[0042] The projections (7, 8) are arranged adjacent to one another in a circumferential direction (9). In particular, this arrangement results in a toothing of the upper part (2) in the lower part (1). With respect to an equator (10), which would separate a hemispherically shaped lower part (1) from a hemispherically shaped upper part (2), the projections (7, 8) each protrude.

[0043] Figure 2 also shows that the lower part (1) and the upper part (2) are coupled to one another by a connecting element (11). In the exemplary embodiment shown, the connecting element (11) consists of a sleeve (12) connected to the lower part (1) and a sleeve (13) connected to the upper part (2). In the exemplary embodiment shown, the sleeves (12, 13) can be connected to one another telescopically. According to the exemplary embodiment, the sleeve (13) has a smaller outer diameter than the inner diameter of the sleeve (12). In principle, however, exactly the opposite dimensioning of the diameters would also be possible according to the invention, or sleeves (12, 13) with the same diameter can be connected to one another via an intermediate element.

[0044] Figure 2 also shows a foot part (14) which can be used as a base for the upper part (2). After the upper part (2) has been removed from the lower part (1) and turned over so that the sleeve (13) points vertically upwards, the foot part (14) can be positioned on a storage surface and then the upper part (2) is placed onto the foot part (14). This also makes it possible to use the area of ​​the interior (4) delimited by the upper part (2) for presenting objects. Attachment elements (15) are arranged on the lower part. The foot part (14) preferably corresponds to the base part (3).

[0045] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the lower part (1), which is arranged on the base (3) and which, in a use state, positions the items to be presented. In the illustrated embodiment, various types of snacks are used as the items to be presented.

[0046] In contrast to Figure 3, Figure 4 shows a modified filling of the lower part (1). Instead of the snacks shown in Figure 3, beverage bottles are presented as shown in Figure 4.

[0047] Figure 5 shows the device for presenting objects in a partially disassembled state, similar to an exploded view. In addition to the components already explained, a closure element (18) arranged on the upper part (2) and a closure element (19) arranged on the lower part (1) are shown. In the illustrated embodiment, the closure elements (18, 19) have a pentagonal outer contour. The closure element (18) can be plugged onto the upper part (2), and the closure element (19) can be plugged onto the lower part (1). A final step in the final assembly of the ball is shown. The two closure parts are clipped in to fix the tongues.

[0048] Figure 5 particularly shows that a trough-like depression is arranged in the region of an upper side of the base part (14), the inner dimensions of which are adapted to an outer diameter of the sleeve (13). The sleeve (13) can thus be inserted into the depression of the base part.

[0049] Figure 6 illustrates, in a perspective view, the structure of the upper part (2) in a partially disassembled state. In particular, it can be seen that the upper part (2) has a carrier (16) on which attachment elements (17) are carried. The carrier (16) has an almost hemispherical shape, with the hemisphere running at a distance from the equator (10) in the region of the edge (6). This facilitates demolding after an injection molding process. The carrier (16) holds the attachment elements (17). The attachment elements (17) are preferably fixed in the region of the carrier (16). This can be done, for example, by hooking them in and / or plugging them together.

[0050] The upper and lower shells are preferably designed identically. Shown is an assembly view of partially pre-assembled components, as well as the attachment of the tongue parts to the outer side of the shell.

[0051] In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 6, the carrier (16) has elevations (20) in the region of its outer surface. The elevations (20) are preferably pentagonally defined. This facilitates the positioning and fixing of hexagonally contoured segments (21) of the attachment elements (17). In the illustrated embodiment, each of the attachment elements (17) has two segments (21). The segments (21) are preferably movably connected to one another, for example, via a film joint (24).

[0052] The shell is preferably watertight, as its design eliminates the need for slides in the mold. Likewise, mold openings are unnecessary for demolding the clip-in hooks. Clipping is preferably performed solely via the attachment elements (15, 17) and the closure elements (18, 19). The upper part (2) has a sleeve-shaped retaining element (23) in the area of ​​a recess (22).

[0053] The division into supports (16) and attachment elements (17) makes it possible, in particular, to combine different materials. The materials can, for example, have different colors, so that subsequent painting is not necessary.

[0054] Figure 7 shows an enlarged perspective view of the lower part (1). Similar to the upper part (2) shown in Figure 6, the lower part (1) also has preferably pentagonally contoured elevations (25) which are arranged on a support (26). The support (26) also has a shape similar to that of a hemisphere, although here too, to facilitate demolding, a distance between the edge (5) and the equator (10) is realized, deviating from an exact shape of a hemisphere. Also similar to the construction of the upper part (2), the lower part (1) also uses attachment elements (15) which can be fixed to the support (26).

[0055] The upper and lower shells are preferably designed identically. Shown is an assembly view of partially pre-assembled components, as well as the attachment of the tongue parts to the inner side of the shell.

[0056] Figure 8 shows a view modified from that in Figure 6 to illustrate further details. It can be seen in particular that the attachment elements (17) have connecting elements (28) which are designed, for example, as recesses. In an assembled state, the connecting elements (28) extend into the region of the recess (22). Using the connecting elements (28), it is possible to fix the attachment elements (17) in the region of the recess (22). After a corresponding arrangement of the attachment elements (17) on the carrier (16), the closure element (18) is positioned in the region of the recess (22) and leads to a final fixation of the attachment elements (17). The closure element (18) can be fixed in the region of the recess (22), for example, using resilient elements (29), where it preferably engages.The attachment elements (15) are preferably also fixed in the region of the lower part (1) in a corresponding manner. The upper shell and the lower shell are preferably designed identically. Shown is an assembly view of partially pre-assembled components and the attachment of the tongue parts in the region of an outer side of the shell.

[0057] Figure 9 shows a modified representation of the lower part (1) compared to the representation in Figure 7. Figure 9 particularly illustrates that the attachment elements (27) of the lower part (1) also preferably consist of segments, which are further preferably connected to one another via film joints. Furthermore, it can be seen that the attachment elements (15) have connecting elements (30) that support fixation in the region of the carrier (26). The closure element (19) can also be seen in Figure 9.

[0058] The upper and lower shells are preferably designed identically. Shown is an assembly view of partially pre-assembled components, as well as the attachment of the tongue parts to the inner side of the shell.

[0059] Figure 10 shows a vertical section and particularly illustrates the connection of the individual components to one another. For example, it can be seen again that the attachment elements (15) and the attachment elements (17) each extend beyond the equator (10). Furthermore, the arrangement of the closure element (18) in the region of the recess (22) and the arrangement of the closure element (19) in the region of a recess (31) of the lower part (1) can be seen.

[0060] In addition, it can be seen how the sleeves (12, 13) engage in the base part (14) in the assembled state shown.

[0061] From further details of the illustration it can be seen how the attachment elements (17) are positioned in the area of ​​the recess (22) and the attachment elements (27) in the area of ​​the recess (31).

[0062] According to the illustration in Figure 11, the closure element (18) is already arranged in the area of ​​the upper part (2) and the closure element (19) is already arranged in the area of ​​the lower part (1). An exploded view of the fully assembled components is shown. A user can disassemble and reassemble the ball accordingly for use or cleaning.

[0063] Figure 12 illustrates, in greater detail, the arrangement of the closure element (18) in the region of the recess (22) of the upper part (2). In particular, the resilient elements (29) of the closure element (18) and the corresponding counter-elements in the region of the recess (22) can be seen.

[0064] A particularly important feature of the present invention is the construction using the supports (16, 26). The half-shell-like lower part (1) and the half-shell-like upper part (2) can thus be joined together in a rotationally secure manner, corresponding to the shape of a ball, without the use of a hinge.

[0065] Figure 13 shows an embodiment of the device in which objects (32) designed as beverage cans are held by the lower part (1). In the illustrated embodiment, the lower part (1) has five projections (7). The beverage cans can be fitted into the spaces between the projections (7) or, as shown, supported by the projections (7). This prevents lateral slippage.

[0066] Preferably, the shape and size of the trays, as well as the position of the projections and the shape of the tray base, are designed to prevent tipping even when the tray is filled with fewer than the maximum number of cans or bottles. Each can or bottle has a defined support edge.

[0067] Figure 14 shows an embodiment modified from the illustration in Figure 13. Here, objects (32) in the form of bottles are presented. In this embodiment, too, the bottles can be leaned against the protrusions (7) for presentation.

[0068] Figure 15 shows a vertical cross-section similar to the illustration in Figure 10, but for a modified embodiment. The cross-section shows only the lower part (1). The sleeve (12) is provided with a substantially horizontally arranged separating base (33). In the direction of a longitudinal axis (34) of the sleeve (12), the separating base (33) in the illustrated embodiment is not centrally arranged with respect to the longitudinal extent of the sleeve (12), but is offset in the vertical direction. The longitudinal extent of the sleeve (12) extends from a lower edge of the sleeve (12) to an upper edge of the sleeve (12). The separating base (33) is at a distance of approximately one third of the total longitudinal extent of the sleeve (12) in the vertical direction downwards and approximately two thirds of the total longitudinal extent of the sleeve (12) in the vertical direction upwards.

[0069] In the embodiment shown in Figure 15, the sleeve (12) holds a receptacle (35). The receptacle (35) can be used to hold sauces or dips. The proportions of the sleeve (12) are preferably adapted to commercially available sizes of the receptacle (35).

[0070] The receptacle (35) is preferably dimensioned transversely to the longitudinal axis (34) such that a distance to an inner side of the sleeve (12) is achieved. Any sauce that may leak out during use can thereby flow downwards along the receptacle (35) due to gravity. Below the receptacle (35), the sleeve (12) preferably has a receiving space (36). Sauce residues can collect in the area of ​​this receiving space (36). To prevent the receptacle (35) from sticking inside the sleeve (12), at least one web (37) can be arranged vertically above the separating base (33). Alternatively or additionally, the sleeve (12) can also have a lateral shoulder (38) above the separating base (33). The receptacle (35) can rest on this shoulder (38). The lower part (1) has a pedestal (39) in the area of ​​its lower central extension, onto which the sleeve (12) can be placed.Without using the sleeve (12), the objects shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 can be supported in their lower area by the pedestal (39) and thus positioned.

[0071] Figure 16 shows a modification of the embodiments in Figures 13 and 14. It depicts a vertical cross-section of objects (32) in the form of pretzel sticks held by the device. To facilitate removal, the pretzel sticks are held by the sleeve (12) above the separating base (33). A sleeve (12) with an increased depth and thus a larger filling volume provides improved support for the pretzel sticks.

[0072] Figure 17 shows a further modification of the lower part (1). Here, an article of clothing (32) is held. This can be, for example, a T-shirt. According to one embodiment, the sleeve (12) supports a shell (44).

[0073] Figure 18 shows an enlarged view of the sleeve (12) holding an object (32) above the separating base (33). The sleeve (12) can be inserted into the tray or arranged outside the tray.

[0074] Figure 19 shows a further modification of the sleeve (12). Here, a bulk item (32) is held. This could be chips or peanuts, for example. The sleeve side with a smaller depth can be adapted to standard sales quantities.

[0075] Figure 20 shows the closure element (19) already schematically shown in Figures 8 and 9 in more detail. Figure 12 also shows a perspective view of a similarly designed upper closure element.

[0076] (18).

[0077] Figure 20 illustrates once again, using the example of the closure part

[0078] (19) and thus also for the construction of the similar upper closure element (18), the arrangement of the resilient elements (29) is determined. The resilient elements (29) are designed as spring tongues. The resilient elements (29) are held by a base plate (40) of the closure elements (18, 19). In the area of ​​their extension facing away from the base plate (40), the resilient elements (29) have locking lugs (41). The locking lugs (41) have insertion bevels (42) and external shoulders (43).

[0079] The closure elements (18, 19) are preferably produced from plastic using an injection molding process. To facilitate demolding after appropriate injection-molding, the injection molding tools used can be equipped with inserts. Deviating from the embodiments of the lower part (1) with attachment elements (15) illustrated in several drawings, it is also possible, according to a modified embodiment, to design the lower part (1) as a one-piece shell. This shell preferably has molded-on pentagons in the region of its outer side. The closure elements (18, 19) already mentioned several times serve both to visually complete the external design of the device and to provide stabilization.

[0080] The sleeves (12, 13) are preferably removable from the device and / or rotatable.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Device for presenting objects, which device has a lower part and an upper part and a base, and wherein both the upper part and the lower part are designed like a shell, and wherein the upper part and the lower part can be joined together in the region of their mutually facing edges to delimit an interior space, characterized in that the lower part (1) and the upper part (2) have projections (7, 8) in the region of the edges (5, 6), and that the projections (7) of the lower part (1) are each arranged between the projections (8) of the upper part (2) in a circumferential direction (9).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the projections (7, 8) are limited by an edge like a hexagon.

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lower part (1) and the upper part (2) are each hemispherical in shape.

4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the projections (7, 8) project beyond an equator (10) of the assembled components after the lower part (1) and the upper part (2) have been joined together.

5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the base (3) forms a stand.

6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the lower part (1) and the upper part (2) are connected to one another by a connecting element (11).

7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the connecting element (11) has two sleeves (12, 13) which can be connected to one another by a coupling element.

8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the lower part (1) and the upper part (2) are made of plastic.

9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the lower part (1) is formed from a support (14) and attachment elements (15).

10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the upper part (2) is formed from a support (16) and attachment elements (17).

11. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least one of the supports (14, 16) has a surface structure of protruding pentagons.

12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that at least one of the attachment elements (15, 17) consists of a plurality of hexagonal elements.

13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that at least one of the attachment elements (15, 17) forms at least one of the projections (7, 8).

14. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the upper part (7) is provided with an upper closure element (18).

15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the closure element (18) is arranged so as to be latchable.

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