Patent Application
20130082050
The invention relates to a praline package generally, and more specifically to a praline package characterized by upper and lower housing plates that adjoin flatly such that a lower housing plate recess corresponds to an upper housing plate projection to form a capsule.
On the one hand, praline packages have the object of protecting the pralines from mechanical damages and, on the other hand, to keep the pralines fresh and hygienic, respectively, as long as possible.
In the case of common praline packages, each praline is either packaged individually with a packaging film, or the pralines are embedded in a tray-like cup in recesses, which are embodied in accordance with the praline shape, which, in turn, is packaged in packaging film and thus protects the pralines mechanically. The cup is then arranged in a cardboard box, which consists of a box bottom and a cover. In addition, the pralines are covered with a flat cardboard part.
From DE 195 22 367 A1, the use of so-called cups as individual packages is known in the case of a praline package. The cups are inserted on a support plate.
DE 603 08 788 T2 shows and describes a chocolate package, which encompasses a cardboard packaging comprising lateral edges, which can be separated and folded by means of angle cuts, so that they encompass edges of a transparent cover.
An object of the invention is a praline package which mechanically and hygienically protects the pralines, and which can be produced in a simple and cost-efficient manner.
According to one aspect of the invention, a package allows for a virtually air-tight individual packaging of the pralines with little effort. The praline housing provides an individual casing for each praline, so that the pralines can also be packaged without additional packaging films. It is furthermore possible to easily remove the pralines from the package. The package can also be opened comfortably. In addition, a highly original and attractive presentation of the pralines is possible.
In another aspect of the present invention, provision is made for the package for pralines to be embodied in the shape of a sphere. The lower housing cup consists of a first housing plate comprising hemispherical recesses. The upper housing cup consists of a second housing plate comprising hemispherical projections. A recess, together with a projection, forms a spherical capsule. The spherical shape is optimal, so that the pralines are protected well.
Preferably, the sections of the housing cups, which adjoin flatly, are smooth, so that air is prevented from entering into the capsule. The two cups also easily adhere to one another due to electrostatic charge.
In yet another aspect of the invention, the housing plates are provided on the edge side with a revolving force and/or form fitted connecting edge, which holds the two housing cups closed. In addition to the connecting function, the edge thus also has a sealing function, so that the pralines are packaged in an air-tight manner. Preferably, the housing plates encompass a revolving groove-web connection on the edge side, which is formed from the materials of the housing cups. Additional sealing means are not necessary because of this.
To create a package, which is as compact as possible, it is advantageous for the capsules for the pralines to be arranged in rows, which are offset to one another.
A particularly preferred further development of the invention is characterized in that each housing cup consists substantially of PET material. This material can be recycled well and is air-tight, so that the pralines remain fresh for a long time therein. It is optimal for storing pralines in the refrigerator. A cool and dry storage is possible.
A cost-efficient solution for obtaining a pleasant praline presentation from the outside is created in that the lower housing cup consists of a non-transparent, in particular a silver-colored A-PET material. The upper housing cup consists of a transparent, in particular A-PET material.
A housing cup thickness from 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm in particular approximately 0.2 mm, turned out to be advantageous for good handling on the one hand and for an economical material consumption on the other hand.
A further highly important preferred measure includes that each housing cup encompasses at least one material indent on the edge, so that the material indent of the lower housing cup is arranged so as to be offset to the material indent of the upper housing cup when the praline package is closed. Both housing cups can be separated easily from one another by means of a thumb-index finger movement.
For truffle pralines, a praline capsule diameter from 26 mm to 30 mm, in particular 28 mm, is advantageous.
The same parts are provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.
The upper housing cup 11 or an upper packaging part, respectively, consists of a second housing plate 14 comprising projections 15 or domes, respectively, as is shown in
As is illustrated in
As is shown in the figures, the praline box is embodied for spherically-shaped pralines. Other praline shapes or also other sweets, such as candy, are also possible. Other sweets can also be identified as pralines here, so that the term praline can be interpreted broadly here. Preferably, hemispherical recesses 13 and hemispherical projections 15 are present.
As is illustrated in
Each housing cup 10, 11 consists of PET material. As is shown in
Each housing cup has a thickness of approximately 0.2 mm. The edge, however, is thicker, namely due to the groove or the web, respectively.
The dimensions L1 and L2 according to
As can be seen well in
The invention is not limited to this example. Both housing cups can thus also be connected to one another in one piece and can be folded over a film hinge, for example. Both cups can be consistently transparent or non light-permeable.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202011051492.7 | Sep 2011 | DE | national |
