Tool packaging

An insertion tool packaging, includes a main body that has at least one hanging region, at least one viewing region, and at least one receiving region, which is configured at least substantially to receive at least one insertion tool. The packaging further includes at least one protective element, which is configured to at least substantially protect a user against injury.

This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to patent application no. DE 10 2011 090 061.6 filed on Dec. 29, 2011 in Germany, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

The typical packaging is known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

SUMMARY

The disclosure relates to a packaging, in particular an insertion tool packaging, comprising a main body, which has at least one viewing region and at least one receiving region, which is provided at least substantially to receive at least one insertion tool, and comprising at least one protective element, which is provided at least substantially for protection, in particular against injury to a user.

It is proposed to form the protective element integrally with the main body, at least in part. “Provided” is to be understood to mean in particular specifically designed, formed and/or equipped. In this context, a “viewing region” is to be understood to mean in particular a region that is provided to allow an observer to see at least partially into the packaging and/or to see at least one product contained therein. In this context, a “receiving region” is to be understood to mean in particular a region that is provided to receive at least one product, preferably at least one insertion tool. In this context, “receive” is to be understood to mean to secure in at least one direction. The receiving region preferably contacts the at least one product directly. In this context, a “protective element” is to be understood to mean in particular an element that is provided to protect a user against injuries when handling the packaging, in particular against cuts, caused by the product contained in the packaging. In a particularly preferred exemplary embodiment, the protective element is provided to cover at least partially, but preferably at least substantially completely, a machining region in particular, preferably a cutting edge, of the insertion tool encased by the packaging according to the disclosure. In this context, “integrally” is to be understood to mean in particular formed in one piece, for example by production from a cast part and/or by production in conventional injection molding or sandwich molding and advantageously from a single blank. It is also conceivable, however, for the at least one protective element to be integrally bonded to the main body of the packaging, for example by a welding process, an adhesive bonding process, an injection process and/or another process that appears to be expedient to a person skilled in the art.

As a result of the embodiment according to the disclosure, a packaging that is of simple construction can be achieved, wherein an advantageously low level of complexity of the production process and therefore preferably low production costs are achieved. Furthermore, a preferably reliable and fault-free production process, in particular with just a single punching procedure, can be achieved. As a result of the embodiment of the protective element according to the disclosure, it is possible to dispense with a separate processing step to apply and erect the protective element. Fewer installation procedures can thus be achieved during the process of producing the packaging. Furthermore, an external appearance remains practically unchanged, in spite of the advantageous modification to the packaging compared to packagings that are already known, thus resulting in a preferably high level of market acceptance of the packaging according to the disclosure by a customer.

It is further proposed to form the main body out of cardboard, at least in part. In this context, a “cardboard” is to be understood to mean in particular a material that contains cellulose, at least in part, which can be obtained for example from used paper or wood pulp, and/or that contains fibrous material and/or that consists of at least two, preferably more, layers of a paper in particular. Low material costs, an advantageously cost-effective production of the packaging and a preferably simple production process can thus preferably be achieved. Furthermore, an advantageously high stability of the packaging can be achieved.

It is also conceivable for the main body to be formed from a plastics material, at least in part. A “plastics material” is to be understood to mean in particular a material that is formed by an organic polymer and that is formed at least in part from at least one monomeric, organic substance that has been produced synthetically in particular. An advantageously robust and water-resistant embodiment of the packaging can thus be achieved.

It is also proposed for the protective element to be formed from cardboard. In this context, a “cardboard” is to be understood to mean in particular a material that contains cellulose, at least in part, which can be obtained for example from used paper or wood pulp, and/or that contains fibrous material and/or that consists of at least two, preferably of more, layers of a paper in particular. Low material and production costs as well as a preferably simple production process can thus preferably be achieved. Furthermore, a preferably reliable and secure protective element can be provided.

It is also conceivable for the at least one protective element to be formed from a plastics material, at least in part. A “plastics material” is to be understood to mean in particular a material that is formed by an organic polymer and that is formed at least in part from at least one monomeric, organic substance that has been produced synthetically in particular. An advantageously robust and water-resistant embodiment of the at least one protective element can thus be achieved.

In addition, it is proposed for the protective element to have at least one curved edge. In this context, “curved” is to be understood to mean in particular that the edge at least substantially has the contour of a circular arc. A preferably high level of protection can thus be achieved by the protective element, wherein the production costs and the level of complexity of the production process can be kept low advantageously. Other forms of an edge of the at least one protective element that appear to be expedient to a person skilled in the art are also conceivable, for example a triangular, rectangular or undulating edge.

It is also proposed for the viewing region to comprise at least one recess. In this context, a “recess” is to be understood to mean in particular a material weakening that extends into the material, in particular perpendicular to a surface of the material. The recess preferably extends at least in part, but preferably completely, through a material thickness. Due to the at least one recess within the viewing region, it is possible to obtain an advantageously good view into the inside of the packaging and preferably of a product contained in the packaging.

In addition, it is proposed for the protective element to define the at least one recess in the viewing region, at least in part. An advantageously compact and at the same time preferably secure embodiment of the protective element can thus be achieved. Furthermore, a shape of the at least one recess in the at least one viewing region can be modified advantageously in a simple manner by the embodiment according to the disclosure and can be adapted in a versatile manner to a product that is to be encased by the packaging as well as to customer requirements.

It is further proposed for the packaging to have a hanging region, which has at least one recess, which is provided at least substantially to store the main body in at least one state. In this context, a “hanging region” is to be understood to mean in particular a region that is provided to store the packaging in at least one state, preferably in at least one folded state. The hanging region is preferably provided to store the packaging in particular in a hanging manner. However, it is also conceivable for the packaging to be provided to be stored in a stacked manner. In this context, a “recess” is to be understood to mean in particular a material weakening that extends into the material, in particular perpendicular to a surface of the material. The recess preferably extends at least in part, but preferably completely, through a material thickness. An advantageously cost-effective embodiment, which at the same time can be implemented in a simple and versatile manner, of the hanging region can thus be achieved.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A blank of a packaging in an unfolded state is illustrated inFIG. 1. The packaging is formed by an insertion tool packaging. The packaging has a main body10. The main body10is formed from cardboard. The main body10is punched out in a production process in a production step. It is also conceivable to cut out the main body10in a single production step or to separate it in another manner that appears to be expedient to a person skilled in the art.

The main body10has a hanging region12. The hanging region12is arranged in a primary direction of extension40of the main body10, as viewed at one end of the main body10. The hanging region12has a recess36,38, which is provided for storage of the main body10in a folded state. The hanging region12has two recesses36,38. The recesses36,38are formed as euro-holes, wherein the recesses36,38each comprise a slot-shaped region and a semi-circular region adjoined centrally to the slot-shaped region. The recesses36,38in the hanging region12are arranged in a mirror-inverted manner relative to one another. The hanging region12has a fold line42. The fold line42is provided for folding of the main body10along the fold line42. The fold line42corresponds to a mirror line between the recesses36,38. When the main body10is folded along the fold line42, the recesses36,38in the hanging region12overlap one another.

The main body10further has a receiving region18. The receiving region18is provided to receive at least one insertion tool20. The receiving region18is provided to receive a plurality of insertion tools20. The receiving region18is provided to receive five insertion tools20. It is also conceivable for the receiving region18to be provided to receive another number of insertion tools20that appears to be expedient to a person skilled in the art. The insertion tools20are formed by jigsaw blades. The insertion tools20are placed into the receiving region18parallel to one another and parallel to the primary direction of extension40. The receiving region18is arranged in the primary direction of extension40of the main body10between the hanging region12and an end of the main body10opposite the hanging region12. The receiving region18comprises an at least substantially rectangular area. The receiving region18is defined in the primary direction of extension40by a fold line44,46in each case. The fold lines44,46are provided to fold the main body10along the fold lines44,46. The fold lines44,46extend perpendicular to the primary direction of extension40and parallel to one another.

The main body10has a viewing region14,16. The main body10has two viewing regions14,16. The viewing regions14,16each adjoin the receiving region18in the primary direction of extension40. The first viewing region14is arranged at an end of the main body10remote from the hanging region12and extends in the primary direction of extension40as far as the receiving region18. The further viewing region16is arranged in the primary direction of extension40between the receiving region18and the hanging region12. A tear-off line48is provided between the further viewing region16and the hanging region12. The tear-off line48has a material weakness of the main body10. The tear-off line48is provided for separation of the hanging region12from the packaging by a user.

The first viewing region14has a recess30. The first viewing region14has a plurality of recesses30. The first viewing region14has five recesses30. The recesses30are formed as viewing windows. The recesses30each have an at least substantially rectangular contour. The recesses30extend parallel to one another. The recesses30extend parallel to the primary direction of extension40of the main body10.

The further viewing region16has a recess32. The further viewing region16has a plurality of recesses32. The further viewing region16has five recesses32. The recesses32are formed as viewing windows. The recesses32each have an at least substantially rectangular contour. One corner of each of the recesses32is slanted. The recesses32extend parallel to one another. The recesses32extend parallel to the primary direction of extension40of the main body10. The further viewing region16has a further recess34. The further recess34is at least substantially square. The further recess34is provided to release part of an insertion tool20retained in the packaging when the packaging is in the folded state (FIG. 3). The further recess34overlaps a product name of the insertion tool20. The product name is printed onto the insertion tool20.

A fold line50,52extends through the first viewing region14and through the further viewing region16in each case. The fold lines50,52are arranged perpendicular to the primary direction of extension40of the main body10. The fold lines50,52divide the recesses30in the first viewing region14and the recesses32in the further viewing region16into a smaller sub-region54,56and into a larger sub-region58,60respectively. The fold line50,52is provided to fold the main body10along the fold line50,52(FIG. 2). When the main body10is folded, each of the smaller sub-regions54,56of the recess30,32overlaps the larger sub-region58,60of the same recess30,32.

The packaging comprises a protective element22,24. The packaging has a plurality of protective elements22,24. The packaging has ten protective elements22,24. The protective elements22,24are formed as finger protective elements. The protective elements22,24are provided to protect a user against injury caused by the insertion tool20retained in the packaging. The protective elements22,24are formed integrally with the main body10. The protective elements22,24are formed from cardboard. The protective elements22,24are arranged in a region of the main body10that forms an outer layer facing away from the receiving region18when the packaging is in the folded state. The protective elements22,24each have a curved edge26,28. Each protective element22,24defines a respective one of the recesses30,32in the viewing region14,16. Each curved edge26,28of the protective element22,24protrudes into a respective one of the recesses30,32in the first and further viewing region14,16and defines the recess30,32. The protective element22,24protrudes into the respective smaller sub-region54,56of the recess30,32in the viewing region14,16.

When the packaging is folded, five insertion tools20formed by jigsaw blades lie in the receiving region18of the main body10. Each one of the insertion tools20is overlapped by one of the recesses30in the first viewing region14and by one of the recesses32in the further viewing region16in each case. Merely the smaller sub-region54,56of the recess30,32is arranged so as to be visible to an observer in the folded state. The protective element22,24, which projects into the recess30,32in the smaller sub-region54,56, overlaps a machining region62of the insertion tool20in the folded state. The machining region62of the insertion tool20has sawteeth. The further recess34in the further viewing region16overlaps a product name printed onto the insertion tools20, and therefore this product name can be read by an observer when the packaging is folded.

To ensure that the packaging is held together, the regions of the main body10arranged between the fold lines42,44,46,50,52are glued together, at least in part, in the folded state (FIG. 4). For example, it is also conceivable to bond the packaging in the folded state by means of a film. Other methods that appear to be expedient to a person skilled in the art are also conceivable.