Patent ID: 12202656

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

InFIG.1, the invention is represented in the form of an inclined top view. The container10consists of a main body11and a lid12, with the main body11being composed of a bottom13and side walls14. In the embodiment illustrated here, the lid12also has side walls20, with lid12and main body11being pivotably connected to each other along a connecting edge6. The opening of the container10is limited by means of band24.

In a top view illustration,FIG.2ashows the insert sheet9in its unfolded state. Insert sheet9has five sections1,2,3,4and5, which are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction. With the exception of the foldable areas27provided laterally in the area of the 1st section1, the width of the insert sheet9is constant over its entire length. In contrast, the 1st, 2nd and 5th sections1,2and5are significantly longer than the 3rd and 4th sections3and4, which is related to the fact that, in the inserted state, the 1st section1is positioned against the inner side of the lid12and the 2nd and 5th sections2,5rest on the bottom13of the main body11, whereas the 3rd and 4th sections3,4are placed against a side wall14of the main body11. In the event that the container10is designed as a flat cuboid, this results in a significantly reduced length for the 3rd and 4th sections3,4in comparison to the other sections1,2and5.

Furthermore, various cutouts can be seen in the insert sheet9. Opening29serves to pass through a pulling element by means of which the compartment can be opened with a view to accommodating objects, in particular gifts. The cutouts28are intended to secure the foldable figure which is to be mounted on the insert sheet9. A switch to be provided for the activation of the visual/acoustic effects is passed through cutout18. Finally, the cutouts19are provided for LEDs located underneath to allow them to illuminate and shine through the insert sheet9. To render the insert sheet9sufficiently flexible along the connecting edge6of the container10when the lid12of the container10is opened or closed, additional areas26are provided for the purpose of facilitating the folding of the insert sheet9in this area.

FIG.2bshows the view equivalent toFIG.2aof an alternative embodiment wherein the insert sheet9comprises an additional bendable section31adjacent to the top side foldable area27. When the insert sheet9is inserted into the lid12, the additional bendable section31is folded towards the 1st section1wherein the top side foldable area27generates a certain height of the interspace between the additional bendable section31and the 1st section1. This interspace may be used for accommodation of electronic components8.

As viewed from above inFIG.3a, the insert sheet9is displayed in the folded state, whileFIG.3bis an illustration seen from below. Due to the folding of insert sheet9, the 2nd and 5th sections2,5are arranged on top of each other, and the same applies to the 3rd and 4th sections3,4. The 1st section1, on the other hand, is provided as a single layer for placement into the lid12.

FIGS.3cand3dcorrespond to theFIGS.3aand3b, however, according to the alternative embodiment of the insert sheet9ofFIG.2b. The additional bendable section31is folded towards the 1st section1. Electronic means for generating optical and/or acoustic effects8may be accommodated within the interspace between the additional bendable section31and the 1st section1. These may be attached either to the rear side of the 1st section1or to the rear side of the additional bendable section31.

InFIG.4a, insert sheet9is shown in a view from below with means8for creating visual/acoustic effects. A switch30which projects through the opening18shown hereinbefore is used to cause activation or deactivation of the means8by opening or closing the lid12.

InFIG.4ba respective insert sheet9is illustrated which differs from the embodiment shown inFIG.4aas far as the activation of the means8for producing the visual/acoustic effects is concerned, in that a reed contact16is provided here which interacts with a magnet17. In both cases, means8for producing the visual/acoustic effects are arranged on the reverse side of the 1st section1, and the same applies to the reed contact16, with magnet17, on the other hand, being located between the 2nd and 5th sections2,5.

According to the embodiment inFIG.4cthe magnet17is located at an opening edge of the side wall14. On opening the lid12the means8for producing the visual/acoustic effects are activated.

FIG.5aillustrates how the unfoldableFIG.7is mounted on the insert sheet9as indicated by the arrow. The unfoldableFIG.7is placed between the 1st and 2nd sections1,2in such a way that unfolding takes place automatically upon unfolding the 1st and 2nd sections1,2, which is done in inserted state by opening the lid12. The cutouts28already mentioned hereinbefore are provided for securing the unfoldableFIG.7.

InFIG.5bthe insert sheet9is shown with the unfoldableFIG.7in secured position. The figure is caused to unfold upon the container10being opened, resulting in the 1st and 2nd sections1,2being moved apart automatically. When the container10is closed, on the other hand, the 1st and 2nd sections1,2are moved towards each other so that theFIG.7changes to assume a flat, compressed shape.

FIG.6ashows the insert sheet9placed into the container10with theFIG.7in unfolded state. As shown inFIG.6b, by lifting the pulling element25, which is attached to the 2nd section2, the compartment15can be opened to receive objects.

Similar toFIG.2, an insert sheet9is shown in the unfolded state inFIG.7, with the unfoldableFIG.7in this case, however, being already formed out on the insert sheet9. The unfoldableFIG.7is produced here by a punching/die-cutting process.

InFIG.8athe insert sheet9ofFIG.7is shown in the folded state from the upper side, inFIG.8bfrom the lower side, with in the configuration depicted here, which corresponds to the configuration when lid12of the container10has been opened, an unfolding ofFIG.7taking place automatically.

FIG.9aillustrates a reinforcing strip22for insertion into the lid12along the connecting edge6, andFIG.9bshows a reinforcing strip21for insertion into the main body11, also along the connecting edge6. The situation with strips in place can be seen fromFIG.9c. In the reinforcing strip22for the lid12a recess23is arranged through which a switch projects, which interacts with the reinforcing strip21for the main body11to activate or deactivate the means8for producing the visual/acoustic effects upon opening or closing of lid12.

FIG.10shows an L-shape insert wherein the reinforcing strip22is part of the L-shape insert. Within the reinforcing strip22a recess or cutout is arranged for accommodation of a switch30. The electronic components of the container like the means8for producing the visual/acoustic effects, a PCBA are attached to the L-shape insert.