DE10024967A1 - Food pack of lidded container contains removable insert for food having raised edges and cut corners and made of pasteboard complete with hygienic coating. - Google Patents

Abstract

The goods preferably pizza are placed on an insert (2) which has raised edges and can be removed from the pack container (10) as also insert being hygienically coated and carrying advertisement (11). Container (10) and insert are freezer-compatible, the insert corresponding in plan form to that of the container. The edged corners of the insert are cut diagonally and the insert presents a plate shape as against the container which is a foldable cutout. The container lid (13) has insertion holes (14) to hold a cover etc to lie flat on the pack (1). Inserts and/or container are made of pasteboard or carton.

Description

The invention relates to packaging, preferably for Food or the like, consisting essentially of a container with a lid and bottom part, and being the bottom part and / or the lid have an edge.

When selling pizzas or other food outside the home, such as quiche, scalloped baguettes, lasagna or the like, the food is usually in a disposable container packed, the container being thrown away after use. The material from which they are made is preferably cardboard  or cardboard, which is supplied as a cut and shortly before Consumption in the position of use, for example when delivering ferer, is folded.

Recycling of the cardboard packaging used is in the Usually not economical, the carton also gets dirty through the packaged food so much that it usually cannot be used more than once.

For this reason, the invention has set itself the task a packaging, preferably for food or the same, as described above, to provide multiple ver is reversible and can still be produced inexpensively.

To achieve this object, the invention is based on one Packaging as described above and suggests that for the Packaging a removable insert is provided on the the packaged goods lie on top and the insert a high one Has edge. The removable insert is used after thrown away, leaving only a fraction of the waste that complete packaging would make. Erfin According to the invention, it is provided that the insert is high has a standing edge. This ensures that Liquid that leaks from the food (for example hot tomato juice etc.), does not run down from the insert and the packaging is dirty. Due to the invention staltung is achieved that exits from the food liquid the bottom part or the edge of the packaging can no longer soak and make it unusable. Often the food is also brought from the place by car the preparation transported to the customer, where it is the known packaging reveals that the exiting life medium liquid, after the soil is soaked, also the The seats of the vehicle are dirty.  

After throwing away the insert, the packaging can be put back in be set. Usually the packaging is e.g. returned to the pizzeria that issued it brings, which can then reuse them. Another before part of the reusable packaging results from a increased customer loyalty, for example through a deposit or discount system or the like can be consolidated. By the configuration according to the invention is achieved in that the waste arising from the delivery of the food is reduced since only the insert has to be replaced. Of further is achieved through the insert that the food inexpensive but hygienically delivered. Furthermore, achieved by the packaging that a more path system can be implemented, which can be and discount system supports, and so a corresponding customer building a bond is allowed.

The insert, like the container, preferably consists of Cardboard or cardboard. Cardboard material is easy to process, inexpensive to manufacture and light in weight on what is particularly important when handling the blanks from Advantage is. But this excludes a Ausge invention design of plastic packaging.

The packaged goods are preferably pizza or similar. Quiches or come for example baked toasts or other, usually warm, dishes in Question.

By using the insert, which is conveniently a has food hygienic coating, just like ge if necessary the container, it is avoided that the food come into direct contact with the container, especially if it penetrates Leaking liquid no longer enter the container. Also the food hygiene regulations are thus taken into account carried.  

It has also proven beneficial if the deposit and / or the container has one or more advertising prints sen. It can either be self-promotion of the pizzeria or the like act or the ads of Advertising partners, which also has a favorable financial impact. By reusing the packaging, the advertising remains effective longer because the packaging is usually at the consumer until it is brought back to the pizzeria becomes. The deposit system gives the customer an incentive to bring the pizza box back to the point of sale and return. This way, the packaging stays in for a long time The customer's household, not in waste paper, but instead visible since the customer returns the item to the pizzeria must bring. This significantly increases the advertising effect.

A decor is also conceivable to make the insert a more pleasing one To give appearance. In particular, the deposit is proposed To design plate-like, with such a configuration the application of a decor also a more pleasing look results when using the insert.

A special coating, as you can see in the European patent application 97 11 66 86.3 (on this document is referred to here in full), he leaves it, the packaging immediately also for freezing to use. The coating ensures that from the Leaking liquid does not penetrate the box and then when deep-freezing a connection with the box like this manufactures that a removal of the frozen goods from the Otherwise the insert would cause the surface of the insert is torn off with.

The advertising print is conveniently below that food hygiene coating, while also the starch of the carton is selected so that the carton is suitable for offset  Suitable for printing. So the cardboard can be printed inexpensively and is also perfect in terms of food hygiene.

It has also proven advantageous if the deposit and / or the container is freeze-proof. In many cases it is it is desirable that the remaining food remains frozen can be ren. Freezing the food directly in the Sales container is simple and time-saving, moreover it stays that way advertising is also effective longer.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention provided that the container integrally from the lid and bottom part is formed. For example, a common one-piece cut for lid and base part provided, which together form the container. Alternatively it is of course possible, cover and base part of separate Blanks to form in one piece, then cover and Put the bottom part together to form the packaging.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the The top view shows the shape and size of the Bottom part of the packaging. Pizzas are usually round baked, with a box then for packaging square plan is used. This type of box can be easily manufactured as a blank and has proven itself. The insert preferably also has an approximately square floor plan.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided hen that several deposits side by side or also one above the other find space in a package, with the type of packaging the layout of the inlay of several inlays must be modified accordingly.

The insert preferably has one on all sides  upstanding edge. This ensures that escaping liquid does not get into the container, but remains in the insert, which is used only once. The the upstanding edge is on the roughly square plan Insert connected by folds and can be easily bent down so that the pizza can easily be placed on a porcelain plate or the like. But it is also possible to do it directly eat the pizza from the insert because the coating of the Deposit the penetration of liquid, for example into the Tablecloth or the like, avoids.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the corners are cut diagonally according to the edge. This Embodiment is particularly suitable for food, that are not so liquid. The advantage of this entry ge lies in the ease of handling when folding.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention the corners are shaped and are used, for example, for the Use position folded inwards so that the edge on all sides face up. This embodiment of the inven manure is suitable for all liquid foods, because leakage of the liquid from the insert is almost complete is closed.

The blank of the insert preferably has grooves that separate the folded edge and always parallel to the edge of the Deposit run. The grooves run for example all sides of the insert to the edge, two Grooves at right angles to each other in the corner area each form a square.

This square preferably has a diagonal to the outside Corner running fold, the fold in the outer area in a punching or perforation opens. At this  Embodiment, the square formed at the corner is easy fold so that the edge is up. In use position the corner is then folded inwards. Another Embodiment of the invention is the corner partially beveled. In this embodiment, too Fold the remaining half of the square inwards to form secure protection against escaping liquid.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is the edge of the insert by appropriate multiple folds double-walled. for this purpose is another Groove twice the distance as the first groove from the edge arranged parallel to the edge and also to the edge of the Insert blank pulled through. Preferably this Embodiment the square that ge through the inner grooves is cut diagonally in half and then right folded at an angle to the cut edge. In use condition the corner is also folded inwards, with the edges near groove forms the upper boundary of the edge. The edge close-folded strips are folded outwards. The double-walled design of the edge has the advantage of stabilizing lity of the deposit significantly, which in particular is advantageous for transport. It is clear that the edge the deposit must have a lower height in any case than the edge of the container.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided hen that the container integrally ge from the lid and bottom part forms is. For this purpose, for example, there is a common, one-piece ger cut for lid and bottom part provided that together form the container. Alternatively, it is of course possible Lid and base part each from separate blanks to form in one piece, then cover and base part to the put together the packaging.  

It is advantageous if the container can be folded flat and its cut consists essentially of two squares. These two squares form the cover or the base part and are connected to each other via a folded web on one side bound. The other three sides of the square each face Edge parts connected via folds, one or more Edge parts are double-walled in the position of use. preferably the edge parts are double-walled, the run at right angles to the web, whereby in the use position double folded edge part through tabs in insertion openings is held. The angularly butting edge parts are double-folded at the corners with insert tabs st edged parts. So you can cut with just a few Raising the handles to the box is just as easy be folded flat again. As a rule, only that is sufficient Pull tabs from the edge parts, causing the Lay the edge parts flat. This also makes stacking easier Consumer who will probably only collect the boxes if can be accommodated to save space.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the Provide the lid of the container with insertion openings. In these Insert openings can also be used under certain circumstances Bring food-hygienically coated cover sheet that contamination of the lid from the inside, for example by accidental overturning of the carton, prevented. To this The containers can be completely free of dirt hold, throwing away only a small portion of the packaging must become.

In a further cheap variant of the invention is one Cover loose on the packaged goods. Advantageously lets this cover or the cover sheet also on or print on both sides and is related to food hygiene wise freeze-coated.  

Such a cover consists for example of cardboard or Cardboard and is ideal as an advertising medium. Form the cover can be adapted to the shape of the packaged goods, for example, round for pizzas, or the shape of the insert corresponding.

With the help of the cover, several layers can also be made place one on top of the other in a package, the Ab cover acts as a kind of intermediate floor.

Apart from the insertion openings, there are usually none on the container more openings are provided so that there is an optimal Isolation of the packaging material results. Serves this purpose also the cardboard or the cardboard from which the container is made, which is usually a very cheap one in relation to weight Has insulation effect. The also contributes to isolation double folded edge, which also the stability of the Cardboard boxes increased so that several cardboard boxes filled with Food that can be stacked on top of one another. Also the insert proposed according to the invention improves the Insulating effect of the packaging, as this means that the floor, i.e. in The area on which the food is lying is better insulated becomes. It is also possible to use a double folded edge of the insert the insert in the bottom part of the Position the packaging so that there is a certain amount of air cushion remains below the insert and there is also an improved one Isolation effect results.

In the drawing is an embodiment of the invention a packaging is shown schematically. Show it

Figure 1 is a plan view of a geöff Nete packaging according to the invention.

Fig. 2 shows a blank of an insert according to the invention;

Fig. 3 shows a variant of a blank of an insert according to the inven tion;

FIG. 4 shows a corner of a liner;

FIG. 5 shows a variant of a corner of an insert according to the invention;

Fig. 6 shows another variant of a corner according to the invention.

Fig. 1 shows the entire package 1 with container 10 and insert 2. The container 10 consists essentially of a bottom part 12 and a lid 13 , each consisting for example of squares 18 , 19 . The two squares 18 , 19 are connected to one another via the web 15 on one side. The web 15 is connected by means of grooves 4 , 5 to the bottom part 12 or the cover 13 . The remaining sides of the squares 18 , 19 are delimited by the edge parts 16 , 17 . The edge part 17 , which runs parallel to the web 15 in each case, is of simple design and has insert tabs, not shown, at the corners 6 . The two edge parts 17 , which run at right angles to the web 15 , are double-walled and are folded inwards, with tabs in each case being fixed in insertion openings 14 .

Furthermore, in the use position inwardly facing tabs 7 are arranged parallel to the web 15 on the cover 13 , which increase the stability of the edge or the edge parts 16 , 17 when the container is closed.

The insert 2 also has a square central part 28 in plan view, which is delimited by the folded edge 20 . The edge is connected via the grooves 25 , 27 , which run parallel to the edge 26 . Various solutions are possible in the corner region 3 of the insert 2 , as shown in particular in FIGS. 2 to 6.

The container 10 and / or the insert 2 are provided with advertising imprints 11 , which are optionally arranged under a food-hygienic coating, for example made of plastic or wax. The cardboard thickness is selected accordingly so that offset printing is possible. Both parts of the packaging 1 can be printed on the outside and on the inside. The advertising effect is significantly increased by the multiple use of packaging 1 .

As can be seen in FIG. 1, the container 10 has no further openings apart from the insertion openings 14 , so that there is a good insulation effect for the packaged goods. Odor nuisance is also avoided.

In the variant of FIG. 2, the corner 21 is bevelled diagonally, the grooves 25 , 27 extending to the corner edge 8 . When the edge 20 is folded up, no corner part has to be folded inwards or outwards, which makes handling this variant of the insert particularly easy.

In the variant of the insert 2 , which is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the corner 22 is formed, the grooves 25 , 27 extending to the edge 26 of the insert 2 . This forms a square 30 with the outer corner 31 in the corner region 3 . In order to facilitate the folding over of the corner area 3 , a fold 23 runs diagonally from the inner corner 32 to the outer corner 31 and merges into a punched-out area 24 in the vicinity of the outer corner 31 . Instead of the punched-out 24 , a perforation, not shown, can also be provided. If the edge 20 is now set upwards, that is to say kinked at the grooves 25 , 27 , the corner 31 is pulled inwards, which prevents liquid from flowing out of the packaged goods into the container 10 .

In a further variant of the invention, which is shown in FIG. 5, the corner 21 in the corner region 3 is partially beveled, the remaining part 33 carrying a fold 34 diagonally. Here too, when the edge 20 is raised, the corner region 3 is folded inwards, thereby forming a leakage protection.

In the last variant, shown in FIG. 6, an insert 2 with a double fold 40 , 41 is shown. The fold 40 divides the edge 20 into two equally large strips 42 , 43 . When the edge 20 is set up, the strip 43 is folded upwards over the fold 41 , while the strip 42 is folded outwards and downwards over the fold 40 . The corner 21 is in turn beveled, the folds 40 , 41 each extending up to the corner edge 8 . Here too, a diagonally running fold 34 is provided, by means of which the corner is bent inwards when in use.

The claims now filed with the application and later are attempts to formulate without prejudice to achieve further protection.

The backward relationships mentioned in the dependent claims point to the further training of the subject of the main claim by the features of the respective sub-claim there. However, these are not considered a waiver of achievement an independent, objective protection for the characteristics to understand the related subclaims.  

Features previously only disclosed in the description can in the course of the process as of essential to the invention Significance, for example to differentiate it from the prior art be claimed.

Claims (28)

1. Packaging, preferably for food or the like, essentially consisting of a container with a lid and bottom part, and wherein the bottom part and / or the lid have an edge, characterized in that for the packaging ( 1 ) at least one removable insert ( 2 ) is provided, on which the packaged goods rests and the insert has a raised edge. 2. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the insert ( 2 ) and / or the container ( 10 ) consists of cardboard or cardboard. 3. Packaging according to one or both of the previous Claims, characterized in that the packaging well preferably pizza or the like. 4. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insert ( 2 ) and / or the container ( 10 ) has a food hygiene coating. 5. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insert ( 2 ) and / or the container ( 10 ) have one or more advertising imprints ( 11 ). 6. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insert ( 2 ) and / or the container is freeze-resistant. 7. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insert ( 2 ) in plan view has approximately the shape and size of the bottom part ( 12 ) of the packaging ( 1 ). 8. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insert ( 2 ) has a raised edge ( 20 ) on all sides. 9. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the corners ( 21 ) are cut diagonally corresponding to the edge ( 20 ). 10. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the corners ( 22 ) are formed. 11. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container ( 10 ) consists of a folded blank. 12. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insert ( 2 ) is plate-shaped. 13. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a groove ( 25 ) which separates the folded edge ( 20 ) runs parallel to the edge ( 26 ) of the insert ( 2 ). 14. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the groove ( 25 ) on all sides of the insert ( 2 ) extends to the edge ( 26 ). 15. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that two mutually perpendicular grooves ( 25 , 27 ) form a square ( 30 ) in the corner region ( 3 ). 16. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the square has a fold ( 23 ) running diagonally to the outer corner ( 31 ). 17. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fold ( 23 ) opens into a punched-out area ( 24 ) or perforation in the outer region. 18. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge ( 20 ) is designed to be foldable. 19. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the carton in Offset process is printable. 20. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge ( 20 ) of the insert ( 2 ) or the container () is double-walled by appropriate multiple folds. 21. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container ( 10 ) can be folded flat and its cut consists essentially of two squares ( 18 , 19 ) which have a folded web ( 15 ) on one side are connected to each other and are connected to the squares ( 18 , 19 ) on the remaining three sides each via folded edge parts ( 16 , 17 ), one or more edge parts ( 16 ) being double-walled in the position of use, the double-folded edge part ( 16 ) is held by tabs in a plug-in openings ( 14 ) and the angularly aufei nander abutting edge parts ( 16 , 17 ) are held with insert tabs in the double-folded edge parts ( 16 ). 22. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid ( 13 ) of the container ( 10 ) has insertion openings ( 14 ). 23. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insertion openings ( 14 ) hold a cover sheet or the like. 24. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by a cover which lies loosely in the packaging ( 1 ) on the packaged goods. 25. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the cover or printed on both sides. 26. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the cover  or food hygiene on both sides and / or is freeze-proof. 27. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the container () formed in one piece from the lid () and bottom part () is. 28. Packaging according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that cover () and Bottom part () are each in one piece and put together put in the packaging ()