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EP1792845B1
EP1792845B1 EP06124524A EP06124524A EP1792845B1 EP 1792845 B1 EP1792845 B1 EP 1792845B1 EP 06124524 A EP06124524 A EP 06124524A EP 06124524 A EP06124524 A EP 06124524A EP 1792845 B1 EP1792845 B1 EP 1792845B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/051—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric
    • B65D81/052—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric filled with fluid, e.g. inflatable elements

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  • the present invention relates to a package according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for packaging objects of all kinds with such a package and a method for producing such a package.
  • air-inflatable cushion body are known in which air chamber mats are arranged, for example, for mailing in the manner of an envelope.
  • An example of such a package is in DE 88 11 162 U described.
  • the disadvantage here is that only small and flat objects can be packed, which also holds no major pressure loads, since then the packaged object must absorb the pressure forces immediately.
  • the publication DE 203 10 811 41 discloses a packaging container with an inflatable padding element surrounding the packaged product which is designed to be variable in volume for the packaged product.
  • the invention is based on the recognition that effective packaging using air or gas chambers for protection and damping of the article to be packaged can be achieved when one or more gas chambers are formed on the packaging purpose, to a packaging space for receiving to define the object to be packaged.
  • a flexible envelope must be provided which partially delimits or surrounds the gas chamber (s) at least on the packaging space side, in order to be correspondingly inflated by filling a gaseous medium.
  • the outer shell can either be inherently stiff or likewise be formed by a flexible shell, which achieves its stability by being filled with a gaseous medium, given a corresponding expansion by the pressure of the gaseous medium.
  • the design of the gas chamber (s) is carried out so that the packaging can absorb pressure forces that can be absorbed via the outer shell or the gas chambers, without the packaging space in the empty state would completely lose its contour. In other words, it is ensured by the contours and shapes of the gas chamber (s) and in particular their mutual arrangement that under normal pressure loads they are absorbed by the outer shell or the gas chambers without the packaged article itself is exposed to the pressure load.
  • the walls of the fab chambers form a self-supporting framework around the packaging space. For example, this is done by the formation of the gas chambers in the form of walls for packaging according to a can or box. Additional gas chambers may tightly enclose the article to be packaged on the packaging space side. Overall, the packaging space is thus formed as a dimensionally stable cavity.
  • the packaging space can be shaped or formed differently, wherein the packaging space assumes a defined contour, in particular a complementary contour to the object to be packaged and thus receives it in a form-fitting manner.
  • the packaging space may be cubic, cuboid, spherical, cylindrical or slot-shaped in particular.
  • the packaging according to the invention can be a reusable or disposable packaging, wherein in particular the design is preferred as reusable packaging.
  • the packaging can completely enclose the object to be packaged or surround only parts of the object, in particular enclose ring, cylinder or cup-shaped.
  • the insertion opening for the object to be packaged in the packaging space can be closed either by the surrounding gas chamber (s) or by an additional closure means in the inflated state.
  • the closure means may comprise in particular cover or flap elements with corresponding snaps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners or other connection means.
  • the packaging may preferably be constructed in two parts from an outer shell and a packaging space boundary, wherein the outer shell and the packaging space boundary may be formed of either the same material or different materials. Furthermore, the packaging can be constructed in several parts or in one piece. In a multi-part construction, the individual parts can be positively, non-positively or materially connected, in particular by welding.
  • the plastic packaging and in particular the flexible sheath, is formed from a flexible plastic film. It is particularly preferred to produce the packaging from a transparent plastic, so that the packaging can be used as a sales packaging. This means that the packaged item need not be unwrapped for the purpose of sale in a store but, for example, when using a transparent package, can be placed accordingly with the package in the store shelf.
  • cooling and / or heating devices may be provided on the packaging, which may be integrated in the packaging and / or be connectable to these.
  • the packaging may be integrated in the packaging and / or be connectable to these.
  • the gas chambers can also absorb gases for cooling and / or heating.
  • a heating wire in the package, which is operated by a battery also integrated.
  • the packaging of objects can be carried out such that initially the packaging is provided in a non-inflated state, wherein a very space-saving, in particular with a complete flexible design of outer shell and packaging space boundary Transportation of the packaging to the site is possible.
  • the article to be packaged is introduced into the packaging space through the insertion opening.
  • the packaging is inflated by filling a gaseous medium, in particular air, with the gas chambers wrap around the object to be packaged or form the packaging space. Only in the case that additional closure means are provided, then in a further step, the insertion opening must be closed in the packaging space, for example by inflating one or more further gas chambers.
  • the gaseous medium used to fill the gas chambers may be in addition to air and noble gases in particular helium to avoid additional weight or other gas, which can be used for example directly even for cooling or heating purposes.
  • the packaging is particularly suitable for packaging glass, porcelain, bottles, medicines, especially medicines that need to be refrigerated, foods that also need to be refrigerated or other items that need to be refrigerated during transport, electronics, books and the like.
  • the figure shows a perspective view of a package 1, which has an outer shell 7 in the form of a cuboid and a packaging space boundary 8 also in the form of a cuboid, which enclose a gas space 2 between them.
  • Both the outer shell 7 and the packaging space boundary 8 are formed from a transparent, flexible plastic film, which can be laid flat when not inflated condition.
  • a gaseous medium in particular air
  • the valve 3 ensures that no pressure loss occurs.
  • Both the outer shell 7 and the packaging space boundary 8 are welded together from plastic film blanks or produced in a casting or injection process, so that they have the corresponding cuboid shape when inflated.
  • a packaging space 4 is defined in the interior of the packaging 1, in which an example, also cuboid product 5 can be positively received.
  • the provided on the back packaging space opening 6 is closed accordingly.
  • closure means such as push buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, zippers and the like with the adjacent outer shell 7.
  • the packaging space opening 6 with a second gas chamber. 9 to be closed which may be either hinged to the packaging space opening 6 via a film hinge to be closed after introduction of the object to be packaged similar to a lid, or arranged so that they are after introduction of the article to be packaged by filling a gaseous medium is inflated via a valve, not shown, so that thereby the packaging space opening 6 is automatically closed.
  • the second gas chamber 9 can in this case be fixedly arranged on the packaging space opening 6 or the adjacent outer casing 7 or the packaging space boundary 8.
  • the second gas chamber 9 is removably arranged in the packaging space opening 6 and by inflation inflated and / or frictionally held in the packaging space opening 6.
  • the packaging space 4 it is also conceivable for the packaging space 4 to have a different contour or shape, for example cube-shaped, spherical, cylindrical or in any other desired shape.
  • the packaging space 4 is slit-shaped. This means that in the inflated state, the gas chamber sides are formed on the packaging space side so that they actually lie against each other.
  • the gas chamber sides are applied to the article to be packaged so that it is held firmly in the packaging space 4. This has the advantage that a wide variety of objects can be held firmly in the packaging space.

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Abstract

The packing (1) has an outer cover (7) formed from a flexible material, which is dimensionally stable in inflated state under tension, so that compressive forces are absorbed by the outer cover. The packing space (4) is formed in form of box section, which is preserved to a great extent in the empty state under compressed load. The packing space limitation (8) receives a contour complementary to the object which is to be packed and this is thus positively taken up or is ductile in such a manner, that the flexible covering lies itself at the packing space side on the object which is to be packed and holds these in a positive or non-positive fit. An independent claim is included for method for packing of objects.

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Technisches GebietTechnical area

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie ein Verfahren zur Verpackung von Gegenständen aller Art mit einer derartigen Verpackung und ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer derartigen Verpackung.The present invention relates to a package according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for packaging objects of all kinds with such a package and a method for producing such a package.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind vielfältige Verpackungsarten für Gegenstände aller Art bekannt, wobei die unterschiedlichen Verpackungen auf die entsprechenden Anforderungen abgestimmt sind. Neben einfachen Kartonverpackungen, mit Styroporeinsätzen, Papiereinlagen und dergleichen sind auch so genannte Luftkammermatten bekannt, bei denen in einer Kunststofffolie eine Vielzahl von Luftkammern angeordnet sind, so dass bei Verwendung einer derartigen Luftkammermatte als Verpackung der verpackte Gegenstand durch die Luftkammern vor direkten Krafteinwirkungen geschützt ist.Various types of packaging for objects of all kinds are known from the prior art, the different packages are tailored to the appropriate requirements. In addition to simple cardboard packaging, with Styrofoam inserts, paper inserts and the like, so-called air chamber mats are known in which a plurality of air chambers are arranged in a plastic film, so that when using such an air chamber mat as packaging the packaged object is protected by the air chambers from direct force.

Derartige Luftkammermatten müssen jedoch für den Einsatz bei Verpackungen um die zu verpackenden Gegenstände gewickelt und anschließend mit Klebestreifen oder dergleichen befestigt werden. Dies stellt einen erheblichen Arbeitsaufwand dar und führt zu recht unansehnlichen Verpackungen. Außerdem sind diese schlecht handhabbar, so dass sie meist in eine zusätzlich Verpackung, wie einen Karton oder dergleichen eingebracht werden müssen.However, such air chamber mats must be wrapped for use in packaging around the items to be packaged and then attached with adhesive tape or the like. This represents a considerable amount of work and leads to quite unsightly packaging. In addition, these are difficult to handle, so that they usually have to be introduced into an additional packaging, such as a cardboard or the like.

Darüber hinaus sind mit Luft befüllbare Kissenkörper bekannt, bei denen Luftkammermatten beispielsweise für den Postversand in der Art eines Kuverts angeordnet sind. Ein Beispiel für eine derartige Verpackung ist in der DE 88 11 162 U beschrieben. Nachteilig ist hierbei jedoch, dass nur kleine und flache Gegenstände verpackt werden können, die ferner keine großen Druckbelastungen stand hält, da dann der verpackte Gegenstand die Druckkräfte unmittelbar aufnehmen muss.In addition, air-inflatable cushion body are known in which air chamber mats are arranged, for example, for mailing in the manner of an envelope. An example of such a package is in DE 88 11 162 U described. The disadvantage here, however, is that only small and flat objects can be packed, which also holds no major pressure loads, since then the packaged object must absorb the pressure forces immediately.

Die Druckschrift DE 203 10 811 41 offenbart einen Verpackungsbehälter mit einem das Verpackungsgut umgebenden aufblasbaren Polsterelement das zum Verpackungsgut hin volumenveränderlich ausgebildet ist.The publication DE 203 10 811 41 discloses a packaging container with an inflatable padding element surrounding the packaged product which is designed to be variable in volume for the packaged product.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention Technische AufgabeTechnical task

Es ist deshalb Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung eine Verpackung bereit zu stellen, mit der eine sichere, wirksame und einfache Verpackungsmöglichkeit gegeben ist, wobei die Verpackung einfach herstellbar und handhabbar sein soll. Außerdem soll sie über die reine Verpackung hinausgehende Funktionen übernehmen.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a package with which a safe, effective and easy packaging option is given, the package should be easy to manufacture and handle. In addition, it should take over the pure packaging beyond functions.

Technische LösungTechnical solution

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst, mit einer Verpackung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind Gegenstand der abhängen Ansprüche.This object is achieved with a packaging having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung geht aus von der Erkenntnis, dass eine wirksame Verpackung unter Verwendung von Luft- oder Gaskammern zum Schutz und zur Dämpfung des zu verpackenden Gegenstandes dann erreicht werden kann, wenn eine oder mehrere Gaskammern auf den Verpackungszweck hin ausgebildet werden, um einen Verpackungsraum zur Aufnahme des zu verpackenden Gegenstandes zu definieren. Entsprechend muss gemäß der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung zumindest teilweise eine flexible Hülle vorgesehen sein, die Gaskammer(n) zumindest an der Verpackungsraumseite teilweise begrenzt oder umgibt, um durch Einfüllen eines gasförmigen Mediums entsprechend aufgeblasen zu werden. Die äußere Hülle kann hierbei entweder von Haus aus steif sein oder ebenfalls durch eine flexible Hülle gebildet sein, die durch das Einfüllen mit einem gasförmigen Medium bei entsprechender Dehnung durch den Druck des gasförmigen Mediums ihre Stabilität erreicht. Die Gestaltung der Gaskammer(n) erfolgt dabei so, dass die Verpackung Druckkräfte aufnehmen kann, die über die Außenhülle bzw. die Gaskammern aufnehmbar sind, ohne dass der Verpackungsraum im leeren Zustand vollständig seine Kontur verlieren würde. Mit anderen Worten, es wird durch die Konturen und Formen der Gaskammer(n) und insbesondere ihre gegenseitige Anordnung sichergestellt, dass bei üblichen Druckbelastungen diese von der Außenhülle bzw, den Gaskammern aufgenommen werden, ohne dass der verpackte Gegenstand selbst der Druckbelastung ausgesetzt ist. Die Wände der faskammern bilden dabei ein sich selbst tragendes Gerüst um den Verpackungsraum. Beispielsweise erfolgt dies durch die Ausbildung der Gaskammern in Form von Wänden für die Verpackung entsprechend einer Dose oder Schachtel. Zusätzliche Gaskammern können den zu verpackenden Gegenstand an der Verpackungsraumseite dicht umschließen. Insgesamt ist somit der Verpackungsraum als formstabiler Hohlraum ausgebildet.The invention is based on the recognition that effective packaging using air or gas chambers for protection and damping of the article to be packaged can be achieved when one or more gas chambers are formed on the packaging purpose, to a packaging space for receiving to define the object to be packaged. Accordingly, according to the packaging according to the invention, at least partially a flexible envelope must be provided which partially delimits or surrounds the gas chamber (s) at least on the packaging space side, in order to be correspondingly inflated by filling a gaseous medium. In this case, the outer shell can either be inherently stiff or likewise be formed by a flexible shell, which achieves its stability by being filled with a gaseous medium, given a corresponding expansion by the pressure of the gaseous medium. The design of the gas chamber (s) is carried out so that the packaging can absorb pressure forces that can be absorbed via the outer shell or the gas chambers, without the packaging space in the empty state would completely lose its contour. In other words, it is ensured by the contours and shapes of the gas chamber (s) and in particular their mutual arrangement that under normal pressure loads they are absorbed by the outer shell or the gas chambers without the packaged article itself is exposed to the pressure load. The walls of the fab chambers form a self-supporting framework around the packaging space. For example, this is done by the formation of the gas chambers in the form of walls for packaging according to a can or box. Additional gas chambers may tightly enclose the article to be packaged on the packaging space side. Overall, the packaging space is thus formed as a dimensionally stable cavity.

Der Verpackungsraum kann unterschiedlich geformt oder ausgebildet sein, wobei der Verpackungsraum eine definierte Kontur, insbesondere eine komplementäre Kontur zu dem zu verpackenden Gegenstand annimmt und diesen somit formschlüssig aufnimmt.The packaging space can be shaped or formed differently, wherein the packaging space assumes a defined contour, in particular a complementary contour to the object to be packaged and thus receives it in a form-fitting manner.

Vorzugsweise kann der Verpackungsraum insbesondere würfel-, quader-, kugel-, zylinder- oder schlitzförmig sein.Preferably, the packaging space may be cubic, cuboid, spherical, cylindrical or slot-shaped in particular.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung kann es sich um eine Mehrweg- oder Einwegverpackung handeln, wobei insbesondere die Ausbildung als Mehrwegverpackung bevorzugt ist.The packaging according to the invention can be a reusable or disposable packaging, wherein in particular the design is preferred as reusable packaging.

Die Verpackung kann den zu verpackenden Gegenstand vollständig umschließen oder nur Teile des Gegenstands umgeben, insbesondere ring-, zylinder- oder becherförmig umschließen.The packaging can completely enclose the object to be packaged or surround only parts of the object, in particular enclose ring, cylinder or cup-shaped.

Bevorzugt ist jedoch eine vollständige Umgebung des zu verpackenden Gegenstandes mit der Verpackung, wobei die Einführöffnung für den zu verpackenden Gegenstand in den Verpackungsraum entweder durch die umgebende(n) Gaskammer(n) oder durch ein zusätzliches Verschlussmittel im aufgeblasenem Zustand verschließbar ist. Die Verschlussmittel können insbesondere Deckel- oder Laschenelemente mit entsprechenden Druckknöpfen, Reißverschlüssen, Klettverschlüssen oder sonstige Verbindungsmitteln umfassen.However, a complete environment of the object to be packaged with the packaging is preferred, wherein the insertion opening for the object to be packaged in the packaging space can be closed either by the surrounding gas chamber (s) or by an additional closure means in the inflated state. The closure means may comprise in particular cover or flap elements with corresponding snaps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners or other connection means.

Die Verpackung kann vorzugsweise zweiteilig aus einer Außenhülle und einer Verpackungsraumbegrenzung aufgebaut sein, wobei die Außenhülle und die Verpackungsraumbegrenzung entweder aus dem gleichen Material oder verschiedenen Materialien gebildet sein können. Ferner kann die Verpackung mehrteilig oder einstückig aufgebaut sein. Bei einem mehrteiligen Aufbau können die einzelnen Teile formschlüssig, kraftschlüssig oder stoffschlüssig, insbesondere durch Verschweißen verbunden werden.The packaging may preferably be constructed in two parts from an outer shell and a packaging space boundary, wherein the outer shell and the packaging space boundary may be formed of either the same material or different materials. Furthermore, the packaging can be constructed in several parts or in one piece. In a multi-part construction, the individual parts can be positively, non-positively or materially connected, in particular by welding.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Verpackung aus Kunststoff und insbesondere die flexible Hülle aus einer flexiblen Kunststofffolie gebildet. Besonders bevorzugt ist es, die Verpackung aus einem transparenten Kunststoff herzustellen, so dass die Verpackung als Verkaufsverpackung verwendet werden kann. Dies bedeutet, dass der verpackte Gegenstand zum Zweck des Verkaufs in einem Laden nicht ausgepackt werden muss, sondern beispielsweise bei der Verwendung einer transparenten Verpackung entsprechend mit der Verpackung in das Verkaufsregal gestellt werden kann.In a preferred embodiment, the plastic packaging, and in particular the flexible sheath, is formed from a flexible plastic film. It is particularly preferred to produce the packaging from a transparent plastic, so that the packaging can be used as a sales packaging. This means that the packaged item need not be unwrapped for the purpose of sale in a store but, for example, when using a transparent package, can be placed accordingly with the package in the store shelf.

Für zu kühlende oder zu heizende Gegenstände, können an der Verpackung Kühl- und/oder Heizeinrichtungen vorgesehen sein, die in die Verpackung integriert sein können und/oder an diese anschließbar sein können. Zu diesem Zweck ist es vorteilhaft zusätzlich zu den Gaskammern entsprechende Kammern für Kühl- oder Heizmittel vorzusehen, in die dann die entsprechenden Kühl- und/oder Heizmittel einfüllbar sind. Gleichzeitig können auch die Gaskammern Gase zum Kühlen und/oder Heizen aufnehmen.For objects to be cooled or heated, cooling and / or heating devices may be provided on the packaging, which may be integrated in the packaging and / or be connectable to these. For this purpose, it is advantageous to provide corresponding chambers for cooling or heating means in addition to the gas chambers, in which then the corresponding cooling and / or heating means can be filled. At the same time, the gas chambers can also absorb gases for cooling and / or heating.

Als Heizeinrichtung ist beispielsweise vorstellbar, einen Heizdraht in die Verpackung zu integrieren, der über einen ebenfalls integrierten Akku betrieben wird.As a heater, for example, it is conceivable to integrate a heating wire in the package, which is operated by a battery also integrated.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung kann die Verpackung von Gegenständen derart erfolgen, dass zunächst die Verpackung in einem nicht aufgeblasenen Zustand bereit gestellt wird, wobei insbesondere bei einer vollständigen flexiblen Gestaltung von Außenhülle und Verpackungsraumbegrenzung eine sehr Platz sparende Transportmöglichkeit der Verpackung an den Einsatzort möglich ist.With the packaging according to the invention, the packaging of objects can be carried out such that initially the packaging is provided in a non-inflated state, wherein a very space-saving, in particular with a complete flexible design of outer shell and packaging space boundary Transportation of the packaging to the site is possible.

In die nicht aufgeblasene Verpackung wird durch die Einführöffnung der zu verpackende Gegenstand in den Verpackungsraum eingeführt. Anschließend wird die Verpackung durch Einfüllen eines gasförmigen Mediums, insbesondere Luft, aufgeblasen, wobei sich die Gaskammern um den zu verpackenden Gegenstand legen oder den Verpackungsraum bilden. Lediglich im Falle, dass zusätzliche Verschlussmittel vorgesehen sind, muss dann in einem weiteren Schritt die Einführöffnung in den Verpackungsraum verschlossen werden, beispielsweise durch Aufblasen einer oder mehrerer weiterer Gaskammern.Into the uninflated packaging, the article to be packaged is introduced into the packaging space through the insertion opening. Subsequently, the packaging is inflated by filling a gaseous medium, in particular air, with the gas chambers wrap around the object to be packaged or form the packaging space. Only in the case that additional closure means are provided, then in a further step, the insertion opening must be closed in the packaging space, for example by inflating one or more further gas chambers.

Das zur Befüllung der Gaskammern verwendete gasförmige Medium kann neben Luft auch Edelgase insbesondere Helium zur Vermeidung von zusätzlichem Gewicht oder ein sonstiges Gas sein, welches beispielsweise direkt selbst für Kühl- oder Heizzwecke verwendet werden kann.The gaseous medium used to fill the gas chambers may be in addition to air and noble gases in particular helium to avoid additional weight or other gas, which can be used for example directly even for cooling or heating purposes.

Die Verpackung eignet sich insbesondere zur Verpackung von Glas, Porzellan, Flaschen, Medikamenten, insbesondere auch Medikamenten die gekühlt werden müssen, Lebensmittel, die ebenfalls gekühlt werden müssen oder sonstige Gegenstände die während des Transports gekühlt werden müssen, Elektronikgeräte, Bücher und dergleichen.The packaging is particularly suitable for packaging glass, porcelain, bottles, medicines, especially medicines that need to be refrigerated, foods that also need to be refrigerated or other items that need to be refrigerated during transport, electronics, books and the like.

Die Herstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung ist in einfacher Weise dadurch möglich, dass sowohl die Außenhülle als auch die Verpackungsraumbegrenzung in ihrer entsprechenden Form unmittelbar hergestellt werden, und zwar durch entsprechendes Gießen oder Spritzen, oder dass die entsprechenden Komponenten davon in geeigneter Weise geformt und anschleißend durch geeignete Verbindungstechniken, wie beispielsweise Verschweißen oder dergleichen miteinander verbunden werden. Kurze Beschreibung der Abbildungen der ZeichnungenThe preparation of a package according to the invention is possible in a simple manner in that both the outer shell and the packaging space limitation are produced directly in their corresponding form, by appropriate casting or spraying, or that the corresponding components thereof suitably shaped and anschleißend by suitable Joining techniques such as welding or the like are connected together. Brief description of the drawings

Weitere Vorteile, Kennzeichen und Merkmale der vorliegenden Erfindung, werden bei der nachfolgenden Beschreibug eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung deutlich. Die einzige Figur zeigt hierbei in rein schematischer Weise eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Verpackung. Bester Weg zur Ausführung der ErfindungFurther advantages, characteristics and features of the present invention will become apparent in the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. The the only figure shows a purely schematic view of a perspective view of a package according to the invention. Best way to carry out the invention

Die Figur zeigt in einer perspektivischen Ansicht eine Verpackung 1, die eine Außenhülle 7 in Form eines Quaders und eine Verpackungsraumbegrenzung 8 ebenfalls in Form eines Quaders aufweist, welche zwischen sich einen Gasraum 2 umschließen.The figure shows a perspective view of a package 1, which has an outer shell 7 in the form of a cuboid and a packaging space boundary 8 also in the form of a cuboid, which enclose a gas space 2 between them.

Sowohl die Außenhülle 7 als auch die Verpackungsraumbegrenzung 8 sind aus einer transparenten, flexiblen Kunststofffolie gebildet, die in nicht aufgeblasenem Zustand flach zusammen gelegt werden kann. Im aufgeblasenen Zustand, wird durch das Ventil 3 ein gasförmiges Medium, insbesondere Luft, in den Gasraum 2 eingefüllt, so dass die Außenhülle 7 wie auch die Verpackungsraumbegrenzung 8 in einen gedehnten Zustand versetzt werden, der der gesamten Verpackung 1 eine ausreichende Stabilität verleiht. Zu diesem Zweck kann der Druck in der Gaskammer 2 nach den Erfordernissen eingestellt werden. Das Ventil 3 sorgt dafür, dass kein Druckverlust auftritt.Both the outer shell 7 and the packaging space boundary 8 are formed from a transparent, flexible plastic film, which can be laid flat when not inflated condition. In the inflated state, a gaseous medium, in particular air, is filled into the gas space 2 by the valve 3, so that the outer shell 7 as well as the packaging space boundary 8 are set in a stretched state, which gives the entire package 1 sufficient stability. For this purpose, the pressure in the gas chamber 2 can be adjusted as required. The valve 3 ensures that no pressure loss occurs.

Sowohl die Außenhülle 7 als auch die Verpackungsraumbegrenzung 8 sind so aus Kunststofffolienzuschnitten zusammengeschweißt oder in einem Guss- oder Spritzverfahren entsprechend hergestellt worden, so dass sie im aufgeblasenem Zustand die entsprechende Quaderform aufweisen. Dadurch wird im Inneren der Verpackung 1 ein Verpackungsraum 4 definiert, in dem ein beispielsweise ebenfalls quaderförmiges Produkt 5 formschlüssig aufgenommen werden kann. Darüber hinaus ist es auch denkbar, anders geformte Gegenstände in dem quaderförmigen Verpackungsraum 4 anzuordnen. Hierzu ist es erforderlich, dass die an der Rückseite vorgesehene Verpackungsraumöffnung 6 entsprechend verschließbar ist. Beispielsweise können hier Deckel, Laschen oder dergleichen vorgesehen sein, die über entsprechende Verschlussmittel, wie Druckknöpfe, Klettverschlüsse, Reißverschlüsse und dergleichen mit der angrenzenden Außenhülle 7 verbunden werden können. Darüber hinaus ist es auch denkbar, die Verpackungsraumöffnung 6 mit einer zweiten Gaskammer 9 zu verschließen, die entweder über ein Filmscharnier gelenkig an der Verpackungsraumöffnung 6 angeordnet sein kann, um nach Einbringen des zu verpackenden Gegenstandes ähnlich einem Deckel geschlossen zu werden, oder so angeordnet ist, dass sie nach dem Einbringen des zu verpackenden Gegenstandes durch Einfüllen eines gasförmigen Mediums über ein nicht gezeigtes Ventil aufgeblasen wird, so dass dadurch die Verpackungsraumöffnung 6 automatisch verschlossen wird. Die zweite Gaskammer 9 kann hierbei fest an der Verpackungsraumöffnung 6 bzw. der benachbarten Außenhülle 7 oder der Verpackungsraumbegrenzung 8 angeordnet sein. Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, dass die zweite Gaskammer 9 herausnehmbar in der Verpackungsraumöffnung 6 angeordnet wird und durch das Aufblasen form- und/oder reibschlüssig in der Verpackungsraumöffnung 6 gehalten wird.Both the outer shell 7 and the packaging space boundary 8 are welded together from plastic film blanks or produced in a casting or injection process, so that they have the corresponding cuboid shape when inflated. As a result, a packaging space 4 is defined in the interior of the packaging 1, in which an example, also cuboid product 5 can be positively received. In addition, it is also conceivable to arrange differently shaped objects in the cuboid packaging space 4. For this purpose, it is necessary that the provided on the back packaging space opening 6 is closed accordingly. For example, here cover, tabs or the like may be provided, which can be connected via corresponding closure means, such as push buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, zippers and the like with the adjacent outer shell 7. In addition, it is also conceivable, the packaging space opening 6 with a second gas chamber. 9 to be closed, which may be either hinged to the packaging space opening 6 via a film hinge to be closed after introduction of the object to be packaged similar to a lid, or arranged so that they are after introduction of the article to be packaged by filling a gaseous medium is inflated via a valve, not shown, so that thereby the packaging space opening 6 is automatically closed. The second gas chamber 9 can in this case be fixedly arranged on the packaging space opening 6 or the adjacent outer casing 7 or the packaging space boundary 8. However, it is also conceivable that the second gas chamber 9 is removably arranged in the packaging space opening 6 and by inflation inflated and / or frictionally held in the packaging space opening 6.

Alternativ zu dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist es auch vorstellbar, dass der Verpackungsraum 4 eine andere Kontur bzw. Form aufweist, beispielsweise würfelförmig, kugelförmig, zylinderförmig oder in jeder anderen beliebige Form gestaltet ist. Insbesondere ist es jedoch auch denkbar, dass der Verpackungsraum 4 schlitzförmig ausgebildet ist. Dies bedeutet, dass im aufgeblasenen Zustand die Gaskammernseiten an der Verpackungsraumseite so geformt sind, dass sie eigentlich aneinander liegen. Durch einen im Verpackungsraum angeordneten Gegenstand werden die Gaskammernseiten jedoch so an den zu verpackenden Gegenstand angelegt, dass dieser fest in dem Verpackungsraum 4 gehalten ist. Dies weist den Vorteil auf, dass unterschiedlichste Gegenstände fest in dem Verpackungsraum gehalten werden können.As an alternative to the exemplary embodiment shown, it is also conceivable for the packaging space 4 to have a different contour or shape, for example cube-shaped, spherical, cylindrical or in any other desired shape. In particular, however, it is also conceivable that the packaging space 4 is slit-shaped. This means that in the inflated state, the gas chamber sides are formed on the packaging space side so that they actually lie against each other. By an arranged in the packaging space object, however, the gas chamber sides are applied to the article to be packaged so that it is held firmly in the packaging space 4. This has the advantage that a wide variety of objects can be held firmly in the packaging space.

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  1. Packaging (1) for goods of all kinds with an at least partially flexible cover, which at least partially surrounds the object to be packaged (5), wherein the flexible cover at least partially limits or encloses one or more gas chambers (2), which can be filled and preferably re-fillably emptied with a gaseous medium, wherein the gas chambers (2), especially by virtue of their mutual arrangement, define a packaging space (4), in which the object to be packaged (5) can be accommodated, and the packaging (1) comprises an outer cover (7) and a packaging space limitation (8), and the outer cover is formed from a flexible material, which, in the inflated state, is dimensionally stable under tension, such that compression forces can be accommodated via the outer cover (7),
    characterised by the fact that
    the packaging space is formed in the shape of a cavity, which, in the empty state, remains largely dimensionally stable under pressure loading, and the packaging space limitation (8) takes on a contour which is complementary to the object to be packaged (5) and thus accommodates it in a form-fitting manner, wherein the walls of the gas chambers (2) form a self-sustaining framework around the packaging space.
  2. Packaging in accordance with claim 1,
    characterised by the fact that
    it is reusable or disposable packaging.
  3. Packaging in accordance with claims 1 or 2,
    characterised by the fact that
    the packaging space has an opening for inserting the object to be packaged, said opening being sealable by the surrounding gas chambers in the inflated state and/or by closing means.
  4. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    closing means in the form of caps, tabs, press-buttons, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners or the like are provided.
  5. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    the outer contour of the packaging, at least in the inflated state, is different from the shape of the packaging space and, especially, is quadratic, cuboid or cylindrical.
  6. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    the outer contour has flat shelves, especially opposing shelves, for stacking.
  7. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    the packaging is built up of two parts from the outer cover and the packaging space limitation, wherein the outer cover and the packaging space limitation are made of the same material or different materials and in one or more pieces, and wherein, in a multi-part construction, the individual parts are connected by form-fit, or material bond, particularly by welding.
  8. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    the packaging, especially the flexible cover, is made of plastic, preferably of a flexible plastic film, especially of transparent plastic.
  9. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    the packaging has chilling and/or heating chambers, into which cooling and/or heating agents may be filled.
  10. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    refrigeration and/or heating devices are provided which are integrated into the packaging and/or can be connected to these.
  11. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    the packaging surrounds the object to be packaged completely, annularly or like a beaker.
  12. Packaging in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterised by the fact that
    the packaging area is quadratic, cuboid, spherical, barrel or slit-like.
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