U.S. patent application number 13/630080 was filed with the patent office on 2013-04-04 for praline packaging.
This patent application is currently assigned to WIEBOLD CONFISERIE GMBH & CO. KG. The applicant listed for this patent is WALTER R. WIEBOLD. Invention is credited to WALTER R. WIEBOLD.
Application Number | 20130082050 13/630080 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45495311 |
Filed Date | 2013-04-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130082050 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
WIEBOLD; WALTER R. |
April 4, 2013 |
PRALINE PACKAGING
Abstract
To create a praline package for pralines, in particular for
truffle pralines, comprising a lower housing cup, which consists of
a first housing plate comprising recesses, and comprising an upper
housing cup, which consists of a second housing plate comprising
projections, which protects the pralines mechanically and
hygienically and which can be produced in a simple and
cost-efficient manner, it is proposed that, when the praline
package is closed, the first and the second housing plate adjoin
flatly such that a recess of the lower housing cup in each case
corresponds to a projection of the upper housing cup and thus forms
a capsule for one praline in each case.
Inventors: |
WIEBOLD; WALTER R.;
(ELMSHORN, DE) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
WIEBOLD; WALTER R. |
ELMSHORN |
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DE |
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Assignee: |
WIEBOLD CONFISERIE GMBH & CO.
KG
Elmshorn
DE
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Family ID: |
45495311 |
Appl. No.: |
13/630080 |
Filed: |
September 28, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
220/4.24 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 75/323 20130101;
B65D 85/60 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
220/4.24 |
International
Class: |
B65D 6/28 20060101
B65D006/28 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Sep 30, 2011 |
DE |
202011051492.7 |
Claims
1. A praline package for pralines, in particular for truffle
pralines, comprises: a lower housing cup, having a first housing
plate; a recess formed in same first housing plate; an upper
housing cup having a second housing plate; and a projection formed
in same second housing plate, wherein, when the praline package is
closed, the first and the second housing plate adjoin flatly such
that a recess of the lower housing cup in each case corresponds to
a projection of the upper housing cup and thus forms a capsule for
one praline in each case.
2. The praline package according to claim 1, in the shape of a
sphere with the lower housing cup, which consists of the first
housing plate further comprising hemispherical recesses, and with
the upper housing cup, which consists of the second housing plate
comprising hemispherical projections.
3. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein the housing
plates further comprise a revolving force and/or form fitted
connecting edge, which holds the two housing cups closed.
4. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein the housing
plates encompasses on the edge side a revolving groove-web
connection, which is formed from the materials of the housing
cups.
5. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein the capsules
for the pralines are arranged in rows, which are offset to one
another.
6. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein each housing
cup consists substantially of PET material.
7. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein the lower
housing cup includes a non-transparent, in particular a
silver-colored A-PET material and in that the upper housing cup
(11) consists of a transparent, in particular A-PET material.
8. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein each housing
cup has a thickness from 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm, in particular
approximately 0.2 mm.
9. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein 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.
10. The praline package according to claim 1, wherein each praline
capsule encompasses a diameter from 26 mm to 30 mm, in particular
28 mm.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 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.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 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.
[0003] 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.
[0004] 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.
[0005] 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.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] 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.
[0007] 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.
[0008] 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.
[0009] 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.
[0010] 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.
[0011] 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.
[0012] 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.
[0013] 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.
[0014] 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.
[0015] 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.
[0016] For truffle pralines, a praline capsule diameter from 26 mm
to 30 mm, in particular 28 mm, is advantageous.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] FIG. 1 shows a perspective illustration of a praline package
according to the invention,
[0018] FIG. 2 shows a further perspective illustration of the
praline package, viewed from another perspective,
[0019] FIG. 3 shows an illustration of the package, viewed from the
top,
[0020] FIG. 4 shows an illustration of a lower housing cup, viewed
from the bottom,
[0021] FIG. 5 shows an illustration of the lower housing cup
(without upper cup), viewed from the top,
[0022] FIG. 6 shows an illustration of the lower housing cup,
viewed from the side, and
[0023] FIG. 7 shows a dimensioning example of the lower housing cup
or of the upper housing cup, respectively.
[0024] The same parts are provided with the same reference numerals
in the figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0025] FIG. 1 shows a praline box or a packaging 100, respectively,
for truffle pralines from the side. The pralines have a spherical
shape. The package 100 consists of a lower housing cup 10 and of an
upper housing cup 11. The lower housing cup 10 or a lower packaging
part, respectively, can be seen from the bottom in FIG. 4. It has a
first housing plate 12 comprising recesses 13. It can be seen in
FIG. 5 that the recesses 13 are embodied as cavities.
[0026] 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 FIG. 2.
[0027] As is illustrated in FIG. 1, the first housing plate 12 and
the second housing plate 14 adjoin flatly when the praline package
is closed. One recess 13 of the lower housing cup 10 in each case
corresponds to a projection of the upper housing cup 11. That is,
one cavity is assigned to a dome. A capsule 16 is thus in each case
formed for a (non-illustrated) praline. A total of 13 capsules are
present for 13 pralines. 5 to 25 capsules are advantageous.
[0028] 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.
[0029] As is illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the housing plates 12,
14 are provided on the edge side with a revolving force and/or form
fitted connecting edge 17, which holds the two housing cups 10, 11
closed. A revolving groove-web connection, which is formed from the
materials of the housing cups 10, 11, is arranged on the connecting
edge 17. The closed package is thus closed in an air-tight
manner.
[0030] FIG. 4 clearly shows that the capsules 16 for the pralines
are arranged in rows, which are offset to one another. E.g., three
rows are arranged for three pralines and two rows are arranged for
two pralines therebetween.
[0031] Each housing cup 10, 11 consists of PET material. As is
shown in FIG. 1, the lower housing cup 10 consists of a
non-transparent, in particular a silver-colored A-PET material. In
contrast, the upper housing cup 11 consists of a transparent, in
particular A-PET material.
[0032] 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. FIG. 6 shows the edge thickness RA, which can be 1.0
to 3.0 mm, in particular approximately 2 mm. The dimensions of a
recess D or of a projection, respectively, are 13 mm to 15 mm, e.g.
14.5 mm.
[0033] The dimensions L1 and L2 according to FIG. 7 can be 140 mm
to 180 mm. Preferably, L1=161 mm and L2=164 mm, so that the
packaging shape is square or virtually square, respectively. The
corners are rounded with a radius R from 6 mm to 10 mm, e.g. 8.5
mm. Each praline capsule has a diameter from 26 mm to 30 mm, in
particular of 28 mm.
[0034] As can be seen well in FIG. 3, each housing cup 10, 11 is
provided with at least one material indent 18 or 19, respectively,
on the edge. Preferably, two indents of a cup 10 or 11 are in each
case present on opposite sides. When the praline package is closed,
the material indent 18 of the lower housing cup 10 is arranged
offset to the material indent 19 of the upper housing cup 11.
[0035] 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.
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