CN223031721U - Container as gift box - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a container used as a gift box, which is a container for accommodating one or more objects, the container having a main body and a top cover, the main body having a bottom and side walls, the bottom and the side walls forming a boundary structure facing the top cover; the container having a connecting edge, the main body and the top cover being pivotally connected to each other via the connecting edge, wherein the container is provided with an expandable statue and a component for generating visual effects and/or auditory effects, the expandable statue being reversibly transformable from a compressed flat state to a three-dimensional expanded state, wherein the container has a foldable insert, the foldable insert having at least five sections arranged side by side in a longitudinal direction, the first section covering the inner side of the top cover, the second section and the fifth section being arranged on top of each other and placed in the main body, and the third section and the fourth section being arranged on top of each other and abutting against the inner side of the side wall opposite to the connecting edge.

Description

Container as gift box

Technical Field

The present utility model relates to a container designed to house one or several objects, said container comprising a body and a top cover, said body being provided with a bottom and a side wall, said bottom and said side wall forming a boundary structure towards said top cover, said container further having a connecting edge, wherein said body and top cover are pivotably joined to each other at said connecting edge, said container further being provided with a deployable figure, which is reversibly transitionable from a compressed flat state to a three-dimensional deployed state, and possibly means capable of producing a visual and/or audible effect.

Background

Containers used as gift boxes or gift wrapping are known for displaying and handing over gifts to recipients in an attractive manner, as disclosed for example in publication DE 20 2006 016 582 U1. On the one hand, gift boxes of this type must be provided with a spacer for accommodating gifts (e.g. books or the like), but they may also be expected to have an additional effect. The effect so produced may be of an auditory nature, for example playing a melody such as a birthday, wedding or christmas song. In addition to or instead of the generated auditory effect, a visual effect may also be generated, in particular by using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) capable of generating a blinking frequency.

In principle, another effect known from the prior art and which can be additionally produced by gift boxes relates to a reversibly foldable and expandable three-dimensional figure. Three-dimensional statues of this nature are also often found in greeting cards. When the greeting card or gift box is opened, the figurine expands, thus forming a three-dimensional expanded state and may represent a particular object, preferably one that is appropriate for the occasion or that is of interest to the person receiving the gift. Typical three-dimensional objects are wedding cakes, new couples, cars, etc.

In principle, the relevant containers that can be used as gift boxes are known, but their design and manufacture has been relatively complex to date. Since this is a commodity or article that needs to be manufactured cost-effectively, this object requires the provision of a suitable container that has a purposeful, suitable structure and that can also be produced in a simple manner.

Disclosure of Invention

This object is achieved, as proposed by the present utility model, by a container designed to house one or several objects, comprising a body and a top cover, the body being provided with a bottom and a side wall, the bottom and the side wall forming a boundary structure towards the top cover, the container further having a connecting edge, wherein the body and the top cover are pivotably joined to each other at the connecting edge, the container further being provided with a deployable figure, which is reversibly convertible from a compressed flat state into a three-dimensional deployed state, and with a member capable of producing a visual and/or audible effect, the container being provided with a foldable tab, the foldable tab comprising at least five sections arranged side by side in a longitudinal direction, wherein

The first section covers the inside of the top cover,

The second and fifth sections are placed on top of each other in the body, and

Third and fourth sections are arranged on top of each other against the inner side of the side wall opposite the connecting edge, a spacer for accommodating the object is formed between the bottom and the second and fifth sections placed on top of each other, means for producing visual and/or acoustic effects are located between the inner side of the top cover and the first section, and the expandable statue is arranged between the first and second sections.

The fact that a single tab is sufficient to provide a conventional container with all of the functions required for a gift box is considered a particular advantage of the present utility model. The foldable tab is an elongated strip having a width that is approximately the same as or slightly less than the width of the container so that it can be inserted into the top cover and the body. The insert sheet is composed of a first section, a second section, a third section, a fourth section and a fifth section arranged side by side, seen in the longitudinal direction. The insert sheet is in most cases made of thick paper or cardboard material.

Although the dimensions of the first, second and fifth sections are generally about the same and in this respect correspond to the area of the bottom or top of the container, the widths of the third and fourth sections are the same as the widths of the other sections, but in terms of length these sections are substantially similar to the height of the container. Typically, the container is cubic, with the large sections being flat cuboids, with the width and depth greatly exceeding the height. Thus, the third and fourth sections are much shorter than the first, second and fifth sections as seen in the longitudinal direction. The length of the third and fourth sections is substantially equal to or slightly less than the height of the container, which means that the third and fourth sections can be placed against the inside of one side wall of the body.

As mentioned above, the containers proposed by the present utility model are generally cuboid with a rectangular base area. The tab width is sized to match the width of the container, and the tab width is generally the same for all sections. The first, second and fifth sections have lengths substantially equal to the container depth and the third and fourth sections have lengths equal to the container height. However, it must always be remembered that the individual sections of the insert should be slightly smaller than the relevant dimensions of the container so that the individual sections of the insert can be easily placed or fitted onto the individual sections of the container.

Although in principle the width of the insert sheet remains substantially unchanged over the entire length of the insert sheet, there are individual sections which may have additional areas at the longitudinal ends or be arranged on one side which is foldable. This is especially true for the first section, which is placed against the inside of the top cover. If the cap itself has a surrounding border, these foldable areas may be placed against and if desired secured to the inner surface of the border.

The additional bendable section may abut against the topside foldable area. This additional bendable section preferably has the same width as the other sections. The length generally corresponds to the length of the first section. The additional bendable section is typically an integral part of the tab, however, it may also be attached to the tab as a separate part. When the tab is folded, the additional bendable section covers the first section, creating a void. The first section and the additional flexible section are placed within the top cover of the container, wherein the top side collapsible region defines the height of the gap. The void created in this way may be used to house electronic components, such as components for producing optical and/or acoustic effects.

The container itself is of a substantially conventional design, the body of which is provided with a bottom and side walls forming a boundary structure around the bottom. In addition, the container is provided with a top cover which may also have a boundary structure, in which case the boundary structure faces in the direction of the bottom, however, the use of a flat top cover is also conceivable. However, an advantage of the cover provided with edges is that the space available in the cover increases in this way, so that said space can be used to accommodate components for producing visual and/or audible effects.

The top cover and the body are joined to each other along a connecting edge, that is, the top cover is foldable open along the connecting edge. The connection is designed to be pivotable, in particular here one or more hinges can be provided.

The different areas of the interior of the container are separated from each other by tabs. The first section of the tab covers the inner side of the top cover and is inserted therein if the top cover is provided with a surrounding edge. The subsequent sections are each folded relative to the adjacent sections along edges extending between the respective sections. The third section is folded approximately 180 ° relative to the fourth section such that opposite sides of the third section and the fourth section abut each other. The third and fourth sections may be fixed to each other along opposite sides, for example by gluing/bonding, and in this way form a common double layer. Correspondingly, the opposite sides of the second and fifth sections may also be arranged opposite each other, the second/fifth section now forming a right angle with the third/fourth section. Thus, the second section and the fifth section are also arranged to form a common bilayer. In this configuration, the tabs from the second section to the fifth section can be placed into the body, the third section and the fourth section ensuring that the second section and the fifth section are spaced from the bottom of the body. When the container is used as a gift box, the container spacer formed in this way is used to hold items, particularly gifts. The second and fifth sections may also be fixed to each other along opposite sides, for example by gluing. Folding the second to fifth sections together opens the compartment for storing the article, i.e. removes the article from the body.

The expandable statue is located between the first section and the second section in such a way that once the first section is moved away from the second section, it independently assumes its three-dimensional expanded form, which is the case when the top cover of the container is opened. When the top cover is closed again, the first section and the second section come together again, so that the three-dimensional figure returns to its flat compressed state.

The first section of the insert is placed in the top cover in such a way that a gap is created between the inner side of the top cover and the first section, which enables the means for producing a visual and/or audible effect to be accommodated in the space. For example, these members may be located on the rear side of the first section. Where the tab has an additional bendable section adjacent the top side foldable area, these members may also be located on the rear side of the additional bendable section. These components are the electrical and electronic parts required for the container, including in particular voltage sources, speakers, integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, LEDs, resistors, etc. However, it is not excluded that separate electrical or electronic components may also be arranged in another area of the container, in particular LEDs that create a visual effect. In particular, at least individual electrical and/or electronic components may also be mounted on the opposite side of the second section, i.e. between the second section and the fifth section. However, in general, a control unit that manipulates visual and/or audible effects is placed between the inside of the top cover and the first section of the tab. Preferably, most of the electrical and electronic components are arranged on a printed circuit board.

Another option is to provide means for initiating the movement effect by which the segments of the expandable character are allowed to move when the container is opened. Such movement effects are typically produced by operating the same control unit for visual and/or audible effects. The means for actuating the movement effect may be, for example, a small motor or a spring activated by a control unit or by a switch. A portion of the expandable statue may be swung by a spring.

Typically, the insert sheet consists of a thick, typically single layer of paper or paperboard, as these materials are readily available, inexpensive, and capable of readily forming the desired/suitable shape. However, it is in principle also conceivable to manufacture the insert sheet using, for example, a plastic material or a thin metal plate.

The first section of the foldable tab may be at least partially bonded to the inside of the top cover. This enables a firm and permanent fixation of the top cover. Due to the fact that the electronic components are accommodated between the inner side of the top cover and the first section, it is often sufficient on the one hand to bond only the edge area of the first section to the inner side of the top cover, for example, in order to achieve a fixation in this way, but on the other hand to leave sufficient space for the components required for producing the visual/audible effect.

The first section may have an opening through which a switch extends for activating or deactivating the means for producing a visual/audible effect and optionally a movement effect. The switch is configured in such a way that the member is enabled when the container is open and disabled when the container is closed. This means that playback of the visual/audible effect starts when the cover is opened, for example in the form of playing a melody or producing a light effect. For example, the switch may interact with the second section and thus be activated in accordance with the distance created between the first section and the second section. In particular, a simple push-button switch can be used for this purpose, which is enabled or disabled depending on the open state of the top cover. It goes without saying that the switch has to be connected to and interact with the other components provided for producing a visual/audible effect.

Alternatively, the control of the means for producing the effect may also be achieved by means of a reed contact. For this purpose, the reed contact is arranged in the region of the first section, for example between the inner side of the cover and the first section of the insert, the magnet being located in the region of the second section, for example between the second section and the fifth section of the insert, and vice versa, configurations are also conceivable. When the container is opened or closed, the distance between the reed contact and the magnet increases and decreases, respectively, resulting in the enabling or disabling of the means for producing the visual/audible effect as well as the movement effect (if applicable). The reed contacts and magnets can also be located at alternative points on the container, changing their positions depending on whether the top cover is open or closed. For example, the magnet may be located at the open edge of the side wall of the body, with the reed contact attached to the top cover and vice versa.

The lighting means are conveniently arranged between the first section of the tab and the inner side of the top cover and/or between the second section and the fifth section of the tab, said means being electrically connected to means for producing a visual effect. In order to make the visual effect visible to the surrounding environment, a first cut is provided in the first section and/or the second section to allow light generated by the luminary to pass through. Alternatively, the first section and/or the second section may be designed to be at least partly transparent. Typically, the lighting members are Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) because they are particularly small and low in energy consumption. Thus, the viewer can feel the visual effect produced upon opening the container, as the pivoting of the cover relative to the body results in the actuation of the aforementioned means for producing the visual/audible effect.

In addition, the first and second sections of the insert sheet are conveniently provided with a third cut-out for securing the deployable figure. As described above, the figurine is located between the first section and the second section and is configured to automatically expand when the container is opened and return to its compressed flat shape when the container is closed. In most cases, the deployable figure is disposed on the insert as a separate element, but it may also be formed as part of the insert itself. By securing the sections of the deployable figure to the cutouts provided in the first section, each section of the figure is thus moved away from the remaining sections of the figure when the cover is opened, which results in a three-dimensional figure being deployed. Suitable folding techniques are well known in the greeting card arts. The deployable figure may also be permanently attached to the first section and the second section.

Between the individual sections, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tuck tab, areas may be provided that facilitate folding of the tuck tab. This applies in particular to the region between the first section and the second section, since, unlike the boundary between the other sections, a movement occurs each time the cover is opened and closed. For example, the region may be provided with 2 to 4 notches or grooves, which allow bending and folding with reduced force, and in this way bring about additional flexibility in movement.

In particular, as mentioned above, the top cover itself may be provided with side walls forming a boundary structure facing the bottom. The top cover in this case is not a simple flat top cover, but has a certain height with a rim. Thus, the first section of the tab can be placed into the top cover. In addition, the boundary structure ensures that the height of the top cover allows for housing electronic components for producing visual/audible effects.

The reinforcing strip may be inserted into the top cover and the body parallel to the connecting edge near the connecting edge where the body and the top cover are pivotably connected to each other. For example, these reinforcing strips consist of relatively thick cardboard strips. Typically, the length of these strips corresponds to the width of the interior of the container, and the height of the strips approximately matches the height of the body or the height of the top cover [11]. The strap may thus be placed in the top cover or body, with the reinforcement strap being clamped with a moderately tight fit, so that no additional fixation is generally required. However, additional fastening measures may be taken, such as bonding reinforcing strips to the side walls of the top cover/body adjacent the connecting edges. Thus, the two reinforcing strips extend parallel to the connecting edge. Reinforcing straps are provided for increasing the rigidity of the body and the top cover.

Reinforcing strips placed in the top cover may also be used to house a switch that activates and deactivates the means for producing a visual and/or audible effect when the container is opened and closed. For this purpose, the reinforcement strip placed in the top cover may have a second cutout through which the associated switch protrudes. When the container is closed, the switch contacts an area of the body, such as a sidewall adjacent the connecting edge or a reinforcing strip placed in the body, which causes it to be activated, resulting in failure of the member arranged to effect. Once the top cover is opened, actuation of the switch will no longer function, resulting in the means for producing the effect being activated.

The reinforcing strip placed in the top cover may also be part of an insert, preferably an L-shaped insert, which may be made of a paper material, in particular a structured paper material. The insert may be secured to the interior of the top cover. The means for producing a visual and/or audible effect preferably all electronic components of the container including the switch may be located at the insert. Thus, the electronic components of the container, including the Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), are part of a separate insert that is secured to the top cover. As previously mentioned, the reinforcement strip may accommodate the switch, i.e. in a groove or cut-out of the reinforcement strip.

To limit the opening angle between the top cover and the main body, a strap, a rope, or the like may be installed between the top cover and the main body. In this way, for example, the opening angle may be limited to 90 ° to 110 °, for example 100 °, bearing in mind that if no belt/rope is provided, a full opening angle of 180 ° is possible, which may not be a necessary ideal choice. By opening the top cover in this way, it is ensured that the configuration of the container is such that the deployable figure is displayed most appropriately. Since the three-dimensional structure of the deployable figure depends on the opening angle formed between the top cover and the body, it is desirable and useful to limit the opening angle.

In order to ensure that the top cover can pivot relative to the body of the container, the connecting edge is conveniently provided with one or more hinges, which allow the container to be repeatedly opened and closed without difficulty.

An additional reinforcing plate may be placed between the second and fifth sections, which are arranged in the main body parallel to the bottom of the main body. This strengthens the stiffness of the second and fifth sections and enables the user to write on the second or fifth section, for example, adding a greeting message to the recipient of the gift.

In order to allow the recipient of the gift to easily open the spacer to obtain the item it contains, in particular the gift, a pulling element may be connected to the second or third section, which the user may grasp. For example, such a pulling element may be a small ring which has to be pulled in order to open the compartment containing the item to be dispensed. By pushing the second to fifth sections back into the main body, the spacer is closed again.

Further explanation of the utility model is provided by way of example with the accompanying drawings. It is noted that the drawings illustrate preferred embodiment variants of the utility model, which are not per se limiting. To the extent technically advantageous, the utility model includes in particular any optional combination of technical features set out in the claims or in the description in connection with the utility model.

Drawings

The details of the utility model are shown in the following drawings, in which

FIG. 1 shows an oblique view of a container proposed by the present utility model;

FIG. 2a is a top view of the tab in an expanded state;

FIG. 2b is a top view of a tab in an expanded state according to an alternative embodiment;

FIG. 3a shows the tab in a folded state when viewed from above;

FIG. 3b shows the tab in a folded state as seen from below;

FIG. 3c shows the insert of the alternative embodiment of FIG. 2b in a folded state when viewed from above;

FIG. 3d shows the insert of the alternative embodiment of FIG. 2b in a folded state, seen from below;

FIG. 4a shows a bottom view of a tab in a folded state with means for producing visual and/or audible effects according to a first embodiment;

FIG. 4b shows a bottom view of a tab in a folded state with means for producing visual and/or audible effects according to a second embodiment;

FIG. 4c shows an oblique view of an alternatively positioned container with magnets;

FIG. 5a is a top view of a tuck tab in a folded state when the deployable figure is in place;

FIG. 5b is a top view of the tuck tab in a folded state, showing the deployable figure;

FIG. 6a is a top view of a container with a deployable figure;

FIG. 6b shows in top view a container with a deployable figure and an open compartment for receiving an object;

FIG. 7 shows a top view of a tab in an expanded state according to an alternative embodiment;

FIG. 8a is a top view of a tab in a folded state according to an alternative embodiment;

FIG. 8b shows a bottom view of a tab in a folded state according to an alternative embodiment;

FIG. 9a shows a reinforcement strip for a top cover;

FIG. 9b shows a reinforcement strip for a body;

FIG. 9c shows a container proposed by the present utility model in which the reinforcing strips are put in place, and

Fig. 10 shows an L-shaped insert including an electronic component to be placed within a header.

Detailed Description

In fig. 1, the utility model is shown in the form of an oblique top view. The container 10 is composed of a main body 11 and a top cover 12, and the main body 11 is composed of a bottom 13 and a side wall 14. In the embodiment shown here, the top cover 12 also has side walls 20, the top cover 12 and the body 11 being pivotably connected to each other along the connecting edge 6. The opening of the container 10 is limited by the band 24.

In a top view, fig. 2a shows the tab 9 in the unfolded state. The insert 9 has five sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, which are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction. The width of the tab 9 is constant over its entire length, except for a foldable area 27 arranged laterally in the area of the first section 1. In contrast, the first, second and fifth sections 1, 2, 5 are significantly longer than the third and fourth sections 3, 4, which is related to the fact that in the inserted state the first section 1 is positioned against the inside of the top cover 12, the second and fifth sections 2, 5 rest against the bottom 13 of the body 11, and the third and fourth sections 3, 4 rest against the side walls 14 of the body 11. In the case of a container 10 designed as a flat cuboid, this results in a significant reduction in the length of the third section 3 and the fourth section 4 compared to the other sections 1, 2 and 5.

In addition, various incisions can be seen in tab 9. The opening 29 is intended to pass through a pulling element by means of which the spacer can be opened to receive an article, in particular a gift. The third cut 28 is used to secure a foldable figure to be mounted on the insert 9. A switch for enabling a visual/audible effect is passed through the incision 18. Finally, a first cutout 19 is provided for the underlying LEDs to allow them to illuminate and glow through the insert 9. In order to provide the tab 9 with sufficient flexibility along the connecting edge 6 of the container 10 when the top cover 12 of the container 10 is opened or closed, an additional area 26 is provided in order to facilitate folding of the tab 9 in this area.

Fig. 2b shows an alternative embodiment equivalent to the view of fig. 2a, wherein the tab 9 comprises an additional bendable section 31 adjacent to the topside foldable area 27. When the tab 9 is inserted into the top cover 12, the additional bendable section 31 is folded towards the first section 1, wherein the top side foldable area 27 creates a certain height of clearance between the additional bendable section 31 and the first section 1. This gap may be used to accommodate the electronic component 8.

In fig. 3a, the insert 9 is shown in a folded state from above, while fig. 3b is a view from below. Due to the folding of the tab 9, the second section 2 and the fifth section 5 are arranged on top of each other and the same applies to the third section 3 and the fourth section 4. On the other hand, the first section 1 is provided as a single layer placed in the top cover 12.

However, according to an alternative embodiment of the tab 9 of fig. 2b, fig. 3c and 3d correspond to fig. 3a and 3b. The additional bendable section 31 is folded towards the first section 1. The electronic component 8 for producing an optical and/or acoustic effect may be accommodated in the gap between the additional bendable section 31 and the first section 1. These may be attached to the rear side of the first section 1 or the rear side of the additional bendable section 31.

In fig. 4a, a tab 9 is shown in a bottom view, with means 8 for producing a visual/audible effect. A switch 30 projecting through the opening 18 shown above is used to activate or deactivate the member 8 by opening or closing the top cover 12.

In fig. 4b, a corresponding tab 9 is shown, which tab 9 differs from the embodiment shown in fig. 4a in respect of the activation of the means 8 for producing a visual/audible effect, in that here a reed contact 16 is provided which interacts with a magnet 17. In both cases, the means 8 for producing a visual/audible effect are arranged on the opposite side of the first section 1 and are equally applicable to the reed contact 16, on the other hand the magnet 17 is located between the second section 2 and the fifth section 5.

According to the embodiment in fig. 4c, the magnets 17 are located at the open edge of the side wall 14. When the top cover 12 is opened, the means 8 for producing a visual/audible effect are activated.

Figure 5a shows how the deployable figure 7 is mounted on the insert 9 as indicated by the arrow. The deployable figure 7 is placed between the first section 1 and the second section 2 in such a way that it deploys automatically when the first section 1 and the second section 2 are deployed, this being done in the inserted state by opening the top cover 12. Third cut 28, already mentioned above, is used to secure the expandable figure 7.

In fig. 5b, the tuck tab 9 is shown with the deployable figure 7 in a fixed position. When the container 10 is opened, the figurine expands, causing the first section 1 to separate from the second section 2 automatically. On the other hand, when the container 10 is closed, the first and second sections 1, 2 move towards each other, so that the figurine 7 becomes a flat compressed shape.

Fig. 6a shows the tab 9 placed in the container 10, fig. 7 in the unfolded state. As shown in fig. 6b, the spacer 15 can be opened to receive an article by lifting the traction element 25 connected to the second section 2.

Similar to fig. 2, the insert 9 is shown in fig. 7 in the unfolded state, however, in this case the unfolded statue 7 has been formed on the insert 9. The expandable statue 7 is here produced by a stamping/die cutting process.

In fig. 8a the tab 9 of fig. 7 is shown in a folded state from the upper side, and in fig. 8b the tab 9 of fig. 7 is shown in a configuration described herein from the lower side, which corresponds to the configuration when the top cover 12 of the container 10 has been opened, the unfolding of fig. 7 taking place automatically.

Fig. 9a shows a reinforcing strip 22 for inserting the top cover 12 along the connecting edge 6, and fig. 9b shows a reinforcing strip 21 for inserting the body 11 also along the connecting edge 6. The situation in which the strap is in place can be seen in fig. 9 c. In the reinforcement strip 22 for the top cover 12, a recess 23 is arranged through which protrudes a switch that interacts with the reinforcement strip 21 for the body 11 to activate or deactivate the means 8 for producing a visual/audible effect when the top cover 12 is opened or closed.

Fig. 10 shows an L-shaped insert, wherein the reinforcing strip 22 is part of the L-shaped insert. Within the reinforcement strip 22, a groove or second cutout 23 is arranged for accommodating a switch 30. The electronics of the container, such as the means 8 for producing visual/audio effects, PCBA, are connected to the L-shaped insert.

Claims (20)

1. A container as gift box, the container (10) comprising a main body (11) and a top cover (12), the main body (11) being provided with a bottom (13) and side walls (14), the bottom and the side walls forming a boundary structure towards the top cover (12), the container (10) further having a connecting edge (6), the main body (11) and the top cover (12) being pivotably joined to each other at the connecting edge, the container (10) further being provided with a deployable figure (7) and a member (8) capable of producing a visual and/or audible effect, the deployable figure being reversibly transitionable from a compressed flat state to a three-dimensional deployed state,

The container (10) is provided with a foldable tab (9) comprising at least five sections arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction, wherein

The first section (1) covers the inside of the top cover (12),

-The second section (2) and the fifth section (5) are placed on top of each other in the body (11), and

-The third section (3) and the fourth section (4) are arranged on top of each other against the inner side of the side wall (14) opposite the connecting edge (6),

A spacer (15) for receiving objects is formed between the bottom (13) and the second section (2) and the fifth section (5) placed on top of each other, the means (8) for producing a visual and/or acoustic effect is located between the inner side of the top cover (12) and the first section (1), and the expandable statue (7) is arranged between the first section (1) and the second section (2).

2. The container as a gift box of claim 1 wherein the container (10) is cube-shaped.

3. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that the foldable tab (9) is made of paper or cardboard material.

4. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that the first section (1) of the foldable tab (9) is at least partly bonded/glued to the inside of the top cover (12).

5. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that the first section (1) is provided with an opening (18) through which a switch (30) protrudes, the switch (30) being configured in such a way that it enables and disables the means (8) for producing visual and/or audible effects when the container (10) is opened and closed.

6. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that a reed contact (16) is arranged between the first section (1) and the inner side of the top cover (12) and a magnet (17) is arranged between the second section (2) and the fifth section (5), or a reed contact (16) is arranged between the second section (2) and the fifth section (5) and a magnet (17) is arranged between the first section (1) and the inner side of the top cover (12), wherein the reed contact (16) is configured in such a way that it enables and disables the means (8) for producing visual and/or audible effects when the container (10) is opened and closed.

7. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that between the first section (1) and the inner side of the top cover (12) and/or between the second section (2) and the fifth section (5) there is provided a lighting member, which is a light emitting diode, which is electrically connected with the member (8) for producing a visual effect, the first section (1) and/or the second section (2) being provided with a first cut (19) allowing the light produced by the lighting member to pass through.

8. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that the first section (1) is provided with a foldable area (27), wherein an additional bendable section (31) adjoins the top side of the foldable area (27).

9. Container as a gift box according to claim 8, characterized in that the means (8) for producing visual and/or auditory effects are attached to the rear side of the additional bendable section (31).

10. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that a third cutout (28) arranged in the first section (1) and the second section (2) is used for fixing the deployable figure (7).

11. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a region (26) of the tab (9) between the first section (1) and the second section (2) facilitating folding of the tab (9).

12. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that the top cover (12) is provided with side walls (14) forming a boundary structure towards the bottom (13).

13. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that reinforcement strips (22, 21) are placed adjacent and parallel to the connecting edge (6) in the top cover (12) and the body (11), respectively.

14. Container as a gift box according to claim 13, characterized in that the reinforcement strip (22) placed in the top cover (12) is provided with a second cut (23) through which the switch protrudes.

15. Container as a gift box according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the reinforcement strip (22) placed in the top cover (12) is part of an insert carrying the member (8) for producing visual and/or acoustic effects, wherein the insert is fixed inside the top cover (12).

16. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that a strap (24) or a rope is attached between the top cover (12) and the body (11) in order to limit the opening angle of the container (10).

17. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting edge (6) is provided with at least one hinge.

18. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that a reinforcing plate is interposed between the second section (2) and the fifth section (5).

19. Container as a gift box according to claim 1, characterized in that a traction element (25) is connected to the second section (2) or the third section (3), the traction element (25) being used to open the spacer (15) to receive an item.

20. The container of claim 1 further comprising means for creating a sporting effect.