[0001] The subject invention relates to packs in general and in particular to packs (or
packages) for tobacco products, such as elongate smokable articles.
[0002] A currently very popular pack type for tobacco products and also for other articles
such as food stuffs or sweets is the so-called "flip-top" or hinge-lid pack. Such
pack is characterized by a box part containing the articles to be packaged and a lid
part hinged to the end of the rear side of the box part. Typically, such pack has
an innerframe inside the box part which extends up from the box part into the lid
part as the latter opens and closes.
[0003] An undesired phenomenon of hinge-lid packs is the "smiling effect", which denotes
a gap between the box part and the lid part and prevents complete closure of the pack.
This effect is undesirable because it can lead to, for example, an inadvertent loss
of pack contents, increased oxygen or air exponse of the contents, or an increased
loss of flavor.
[0004] There are many proposals in the prior art aiming at reducing the "smiling effect".
For example EP 204 933 B1 and EP 205 766 B1 disclose hinge-lid packs with rounded
or bevelled longitudinal edges having "ears" on the edges of the collar side walls
or an interlocking mechanism on the front wall; EP 650 907 B1 discloses hinge-lid
packs wherein the collar side walls are shaped such that an increased friction with
the lid side walls results.
[0005] It is an object of the subject invention to provide novel and improved packs which
reduce or avoid said disadvantage of the hinge-lid pack.
[0006] The present invention provides a pack comprising a first part and a second part which
parts are connected to each other and which are contineously and linearly moveable
relative to each other from the closed position of the pack to an open position, and
vice versa, that is from an open position to the closed position.
[0007] The first part or box part is suitable to serve as a receptacle and the second part
is suitable to serve as a lid.
[0008] The receptacle is the part of the pack which can hold the goods of the pack, that
is the article or articles to be packaged. The receptacle comprises a bottom wall
(which is at the same time the bottom wall of the pack) and at least one receptacle
wall which is attached to the bottom wall. The bottom wall can take various froms.
For example, if the bottom wall is circular or oval, advantageously there is only
one receptacle wall which is attached to the circular or oval bottom wall along its
circumference. If the bottom wall is essentially rectangular (or square) - including
such bottom walls with one, two, three or four rounded corners - there are at maximum
four discernible receptacle walls, namely a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls.
The edges between those walls may optionally be rounded or bevelled. However, one
or more of the walls may be missing and/or be reduced in size.
[0009] For example the front wall may be missing or reduced in size and/or one or both side
walls can be reduced in size such that the receptacle sides are not completely covered
by the side walls. If the bottom wall is polygonal (for example octagonal) there are
discernible at maximum a corresponding number of receptacle walls (for example at
maximum a total of eight receptacle walls in case of an octagonal bottom wall). For
example, in the event of packs with bevelled edges the receptacle can be made from
an octagonal bottom wall with a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls and the
four remaining receptacle walls being formed by the bevelled edges of the front wall,
the rear wall and the side walls. In general, bottom and receptacle walls are preferably
adapted to each other such that a receptacle wall or receptacle walls corresponding
to the form of the bottom wall are provided, and one or more but not all of the maximally
possible receptacle walls may be missing. Thus, a receptacle results which is closed
on the bottom and at least partially closed on its sides. The top part of the receptacle
(being directed towards the lid) is at least partially and preferably completely open.
Thus, the receptacle bottom wall is located opposite to the at least partially open
receptacle top. Moreover, preferably the receptacle walls are perpendicular to the
bottom wall.
[0010] The lid comprises a top wall of (which is at the same time the top wall of the pack)
and at least one lid wall attached to said top wall. The top wall and the lid walls
are preferably adapted to each other such that a lid wall or lid walls corresponding
to the form of the top wall are provided. One or more but not all of the maximally
possible lid walls may be missing. The lid wall is or the lid walls are adapted to
the top wall such that a lid results which is closed on the top and at least partially
on its sides. The bottom of the lid (which is directed towards the receptacle) is
at least partially and preferably completely open. Thus, the lid top wall is located
opposite to the at least partially open lid bottom. Preferably the lid wall is or
the lid walls are perpendicular to the top wall. For example, a lid with an essentially
rectangular (or square) top wall is combined with a front wall, a rear wall and two
side walls - preferably at least one and even more preferred more than one or all
edges between the four walls may be rounded.
[0011] The two parts of the pack, receptacle and lid, preferably have open meeting sides.
This allows that the goods of the pack which are held in the receptacle may extend
beyond the receptacle and, in the closed position, into the lid. This applies in particular
in the event of elongate goods, such as cigarettes.
[0012] The first (receptacle) part and the second (lid) part of the packs of the invention
are connected to each other such that under regular and intended handling conditions
the two parts are not separated from each other when the pack is fully opened. This
is achieved by one or more suitable connecting means, which connect the receptacle
with the lid, for example a thread, a strip, a strand, a filament, a flap, or tongue
or a tongue-like part (herein refered to in general as a tongue). Said tongue can
be an integral part of the receptacle, or of the lid, or a separate part. In the latter
cases one of its ends is attached to one of the two pack parts, for example to the
receptacle, and the tongue's other end is preferably connected to the other of the
two parts, for example to the lid. Advantageously, the tongue is made from the same
material as the pack, for example the materials mentioned below, such as cardboard
and paper. Optionally the tongue may be folded, for example z-folded. Preferably,
the tongue has a sheet-like structure. That is, it is relatively thin and its width
corresponds to or is smaller than the width of the receptacle wall or lid wall, in
particular the receptacle rear wall or the lid rear wall. This allows for sufficient
ridigity during the opening and closing of the pack when the tongue is, for example,
moved up and down between the receptacle wall or the lid wall, in particular the receptacle
rear wall or lid rear wall, and the content of the pack.
[0013] The packs according to the invention are characterized in that they lack a hinge,
but in that the two parts are moveable in a linear movement to each other during the
opening and closing steps (and not as in case of a hinge, in a circular movement).
This linear movement can also be described as a drawer-like movement.
[0014] It is preferred that in the closed position the pack does not have any open sides.
It is further preferred that the meeting open sides of receptacle and lid are adapted
to each other. Thus, these two parts are mating completely along an interface line.
However, it is also possible that one or more lid wall or walls and/or one or more
receptacle wall or walls have a cut-out portion. Preferably such cut-out portions
are at corresponding and mating positions of the lid wall and the receptacle wall
and have corresponding forms (for example each may be in the form of a semi-circle).
The cut-out portions (for example in the form of a circle made of two semi-circles)
may facilitate the opening of the pack.
[0015] As mentioned above receptacle wall or walls and lid wall or walls are preferably
perpendicular to (receptacle) bottom wall and (lid) top wall. Moreover, it is prefered
that the form of bottom wall and top wall are adapted to each other and have corresponding
geometric forms so that the resulting pack preferably has the form of a rectangular
parallelepiped (in case of rectangular bottom and top walls, with or without rounded
or bevelled corners) or the form of a cylinder (in case of round or oval bottom and
top walls). However, it is also possible that receptacle and lid walls are not perpendicular
to the bottom or top walls, respectively. In that case the resulting pack can have
the form, for example of a pyramid (with a square receptacle bottom wall and a lid
top wall reduced to single point) or of a truncated cone (with a rectangular receptacle
bottom wall and a rectangular but smaller lid top wall). In that event it is prefered
(but not necessarily) that the pack has a constant cross-section along the distance
of the linear movement.
[0016] The packs according to the invention provide further advantages, including, for example,
an increased surface area in the open position, as compared with a hinge-lid pack.
Such increased surface area is useful for example for consumer communication and/or
information purposes. Additionally, the packs of the invention facilitate content
retention or aroma preservation within the pack. They also combine the rigidity of
hinge-lid packs with the handling benefit of known soft-packs.
[0017] The present invention relates to the packs per se as well as to the packs charged
with content. While generally useful for various types of articles, including for
example sweets, the novel packs of the invention are particularly useful for tobacco
products, for example elongate smoking articles, preferably cigarettes. The size and
the shape of the packs are chosen such as to suitably accomodate the intended content.
For example, the size of cigarette packs may be chosen to accomodate for example 10,
20 or 25 cigarettes.
[0018] Preferably, the packs of the invention have the form of a rectangular parallelepiped.
Optionally, one or more, preferably all of the (longitudianal) edges of the packs
of the invention may be bevelled or rounded. Particularly preferred packs of the invention
are cigarette packs wherein the cigarettes are aligned parallel to the longitudinal
axis of the packs.
[0019] In a first and preferred sub-group, the subject invention provides packs wherein
the receptacle and the lid are connected with each other via any suitable connecting
means which is fixed to, or an integral part of, the lid and which is moveable within
the receptacle. Preferably, such connecting means is a tongue. If desired, additional
connecting means may be present to support the connecting function of the tongue.
[0020] To access the pack content the consumer can open the packs by continuously and linearly
moving (or sliding) the lid away from the receptacle. To close the pack, the lid is
moved towards the pack.
[0021] Separation of the lid from the receptacle is avoided by the presence of the connecting
means which is fixed to the lid or is even part thereof and which is moveable within
the receptacle. Advantageously, the connecting means is fixed to one of the inner
sides of the lid. Preferably the connecting means, such as the tongue, is also fixed
to the receptacle. In particular, the tongue can be an extension of the lid rear wall
(for example an integral extension or an extension fixed to the inner lid rear wall),
extending beyond the lower lid edge and into the receptacle (in the closed and open
positions). Advantageously, the tongue has a sheet-like form having substantially
the same width as the inner side of the receptacle rear wall. Thus, the tongue is
guided on the one side by the rear wall of the receptacle and on the other side by
the contents of the pack. Preferably the tongue is fixed to the receptacle front wall,
in particular to the edge formed by receptacle front and bottom wall. This allows
a defined extent of linear movement which is essentially determined by the length
of the tongue. The tongue optionally may be folded. Then it can be fixed to the inner
side of the receptacle, preferably to the receptacle bottom or front walls. The extent
of movement is then determined by the difference of the tongue length in folded and
unfolded condition. Alternatively and/or additionally, the tongue may be fixed to
the receptacle by one or more other connecting means, such as thin threads, allowing
an extent of movement which is essentially determined by the length of the thread
or threads and the length of the tongue. In a further alternative, the tongue has
a width smaller than the inner side of the receptacle rear wall, and it has one or
two tabs which are directed sidewards. The receptacle has a corresponding protrusion
or protrusions which is or are located towards the receptacle side walls and in the
line of movement of the tongue. When opening the lid the tongue tab or tabs come in
contact with the receptacle protrusion or protrusions and stop the opening movement.
Thus, this is a further possibility to fasten the connecting means, for example the
tongue, with the receptacle and to control the extent of the linear opening movement.
[0022] For packs wherein the connecting means is a tongue it is in particular preferred
that the extent of possible movement is such that in the fully or maximum open position
the lid is far enough away from the receptacle so that it can be bent or swung away
from the linear opening direction. This has the advantage that the content of the
pack is more easily accessible.
[0023] Preferably, the packs according to the first sub-group have an inner frame or collar
attached to the inner side of the receptacle which extends from the receptacle up
into the lid in the closed position. Said arrangement has the advantage of providing
additional protection and retention of the pack content. Additionally, the inner frame
can provide guidance during the opening and closing movements of the lid.
[0024] Preferably the packs according to the first preferred sub-group have the form of
a rectangular parallelepiped, wherein the edges of the lid facing the receptacle at
the open meeting sides form at least one cut-out portion and preferably two cut-out
portions on opposite sides, for example on the rear side and the front side. The cut-out
portion or portions can have various forms, such as circles, semi-circles, triangles
and in particular isosceles triangles. The edges of the receptacle facing the lid
at the meeting open sides form a counterpart to and mate with a corresponding cut-out
portion of the lid facing the receptacle. Preferably, the two counterparts on opposite
sides mate with the cut-out portions and have the form of isosceles triangle or triangles.
These packs have the advantage that the consumer, irrespective of whether he is a
left-hander or right-hander, can hold the pack with the left or right hand, and the
thumb, and more preferably also the forefinger in case of two cut-out portions, in
both cases being located on the receptacle counterpart or counterparts in the form
of an isosceles triangle or triangles, that is in an ideal position so that the pack
can be hold very firmly and opened easily.
[0025] As a second and preferred sub-group the subject invention provides packs wherein
the receptacle and the lid are connected with each other via a suitable connecting
means which is fixed to or an integral part of the receptacle and wherein the receptacle
is movable within the lid. The connecting means is as defined above in conjunction
with the first sub-group. It is, however, preferred for the packs of the second sub-group
that the connecting means is a tongue which is part of or identical with the receptacle
rear wall, optionally in combination with one or more threads.
[0026] In a first embodiment of this second sub-group the receptacle comprises a rear wall,
a bottom wall, at least one, preferably two side walls but no front wall. The side
wall or walls can be reduced in size (for example to a semi-circle or a triangle)
so that they do not completely cover (extend across) the receptacle side or sides.
The lid comprises a top wall, a rear wall, a front wall and at least one, preferably
two side walls. Preferably, the bottom wall and the top wall have a rectangular shape.
The side wall or walls can be reduced in size (for example with cut-out portions in
the form of a semi-circle or a triangle) such that they do not completely cover the
lid side or sides but correspond with the reduced receptacle side wall or walls. Thus,
when the pack is in the closed position all sides are completely closed due to the
fitting (proper) combination of partial receptacle side walls and partial lid side
walls.
[0027] As a result of the opening movement the lid partially overlaps in the open position
with the receptacle. An opening on the pack front side results. For example, in case
of cigarette packs, such arrangement allows for an opening on the pack front side
with one or more cigarettes lying in full length in the opening so that these cigarettes
can easily be taken out of the pack. This has the advantage that the pack goods are
easily accessible.
[0028] In a second embodiment of the second sub-group the receptacle comprises a rear wall,
a (preferably rectangular) bottom wall, at least two side walls and a front wall.
One or more of the walls may have a reduced size. For example one of the side walls,
the front wall and the rear wall are reduced in size, that is they have cut-out portions,
for example in the form of a square, a semi-circle or a triangle, so that these walls
do not completely cover the respective side or sides, but only a part thereof. The
cut-out portions are located on adjacent parts of the walls. The lid comprises a (preferably
rectangular) top wall, a rear wall, a front wall and at least two side walls. One
of the side walls, the front wall and the rear wall are reduced in size, that is they
have cut-out portions in the form of, for example a square, a semi-circle or a triangle.
The cut-out portions are located on adjacent parts of the walls such that they do
not completely cover the respective side or sides but preferably essentially correspond
to the cut-out portions on the receptacle. Thus, when the pack is closed all sides
are completely closed due to the fitting (mating) combination of partial receptacle
walls with partial lid walls.
[0029] Said pack then has a lid which in the open position overlaps with the receptacle
on two opposite sides. An opening on one of the sides of the pack results. This is
a further position for an easy removal of goods from the pack. It has the advantage
that, because of the relatively small opening, the risk of content inadvertently falling
out of the pack is reduced.
[0030] The consumer can open such packs according to the second sub-group by moving the
lid away from the receptacle or close it by moving the lid towards the receptacle.
Separation of the lid from the receptacle is avoided by the connecting means which
is fixed to the receptacle, or preferably, to certain parts or points of the receptacle,
typically to one of the inner sides of the receptacle. The tongue may be an extension
of or preferably an integral part of the receptacle rear wall (thus, an extension
fixed to the inner receptacle rear wall or preferably a direct extension thereof),
extending into the lid in the closed and open positions. The tongue (or the receptacle
rear wall) typically has a sheet-like form having essentially the same width and preferably
also essentially the same height as the inner side of the lid rear wall, such that
the lid rear wall and the receptacle rear wall are completely mating in closed position.
Preferably the tongue is fixed to the lid front wall, in particular to the edge formed
by lid front wall and top wall. This allows a defined extent of linear movement which
is essentially determined by the length of the tongue. The tongue optionally may be
folded. Then it can be fixed to the inner side of the lid, preferably to the lid top
or front walls. The extent of movement is then determined by the difference of the
tongue length in folded and unfolded condition. Alternatively and/or additionally,
the tongue may be fixed to the lid by one or more other connecting means, such as
thin threads, allowing an extent of movement which is essentially defined by the length
of the thread or threads and the length of the tongue. In a further alternative, the
tongue has a width smaller than the inner side of the lid rear wall, and it has one
or two tabs which are directed sidewards. The lid has corresponding protrusion or
protrusions which are located towards the lid side walls and in the line of movement
of the tongue. When opening the lid the tongue tab or tabs come in contact with the
lid protrusion or protrusions and stop the opening movement. Thus, this is a further
possibility to fasten the connecting means, for example the tongue, with the receptacle
and to control the extent of the linear opening movement.
[0031] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the second sub-group the tongue is formed
by the rear wall of the receptacle which is mating completely with the rear wall of
the lid. In this embodiment the receptacle further comprises a receptacle bottom wall
and one or two receptacle side walls (preferably in the form of isosceles triangle
or triangles) but without a receptacle front wall so that the pack goods can very
easily be removed.
[0032] It is preferred that the packs according to the second preferred sub-group are in
the form of a rectangular parallelepiped, wherein the edges of the lid facing the
receptacle at the open meeting sides form at least one cut-out portion and preferably
two cut-out portions on opposite sides, for example on the lid sides. The cut-out
portion or portions can have various forms, such as circles, semi-circles, triangles
and in particular isosceles triangles. The edges of the receptacle facing the lid
at the meeting open sides form a counterpart to and mate with a corresponding cut-out
portion of the lid facing the receptacle. Preferably, the two counterparts on opposite
sides mate with the cut-out portions and have the form of isosceles triangle or triangles.
These packs have the advantage that the consumer, irrespective of whether he is a
left-hander or right-hander, can hold the pack with the left or right hand, and the
thumb, and more preferably also the forefinger in case of two cut-out portions, in
both cases being located on the receptacle counterpart or counterparts in the form
of an isosceles triangle or triangles, that is in an ideal position so that the pack
can be held very firmly and opened easily.
[0033] The packs according to the subject invention can be made from various materials or
combination of materials. Suitable materials are known in the art and include, for
example, paper, for example coated or laminated paper, cardboard, plastic, wood, for
example soft wood, velvet, velvetlike materials, leather and/or metal, with paper
and cardboard being preferred. The materials are selected such as to meet the desired
properties of the pack.
[0034] The packages according to the subject invention can be made from separate blanks,
for example one blank for the receptacle and one blank for the lid. The blanks for
each part are folded such that the first and the second part with their respective
front wall, rear wall, side wall, top wall and bottom wall (as far as the same are
present), are formed. For materials which cannot be folded, the respective walls are
suitably attached to each other, for example by gluing, so that again the separate
first and second parts result. These are then connected to each other by suitable
connecting means, for example by the use of an adhesive or a thread to yield the final
packs.
[0035] The invention is illustrated by the following figures, wherein
- Fig.
- 1 is a front side view of a cigarette pack 10 exemplifying the first preferred sub-group
in closed position,
- Fig.
- 2 is a view of the cigarette pack 10 of Fig. 1 along line II-II,
- Fig.
- 3 shows a view of cigarette pack 10 of Fig. 1 in open position,
- Fig.
- 4 is a top view of a cigarette pack 10 exemplifying a first embodiment of the second
preferred sub-group in open position, and
- Fig.
- 5 is a top view of a further cigarette pack 10 exemplifying a second embodiment of
the second preferred sub-group.
[0036] Like parts in the figures are designated with like numerals.
[0037] The closed cigarette pack 10 of Fig. 1 made of regular cardboard has a lid 20 with
front wall 22, side walls 24, rear wall 26 and top wall 28 and a receptacle 30 with
front wall 32, side walls 34, rear wall 36 and bottom wall 38. Receptacle 30 and lid
20 are mating along an interface line 50. The receptacle 30 is designed to hold a
group of cigarettes, e.g. 20 cigarettes, of normal size.
[0038] Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of the cigarette pack 10 along line II-II. Top wall
28, bottom wall 38 and rear walls 26 and 36 can be seen, and a tongue 21, which is
fixed by an adhesive to the inner side of lid rear wall 26 and which has extensions
such that in the closed position, as in Figs. 1 and 2, it covers exept for a small
gap at the lower end of the receptacle rear wall 36 essentially all of the inner sides
of rear walls 26 and 36. Tongue 21 is connected at its lower end by thread 23 to the
bottom wall 38, for example by small drops of adhesive on the tongue 21 and on the
bottom wall 38. The length of the thread 23 defines the distance the lid 20 can be
moved or drawn out of the receptacle 30.
[0039] Fig. 2 further shows front walls 22 and 32 and a collar 40 which is also made of
cardboard and glued to the inner side of receptacle front wall 32. Collar 40 typically
extends, as shown in Fig. 2, beyond the receptacle 30 and, in the closed position
of pack 10, into the lid 20 and along receptacle front wall 32 and receptacle side
walls 34, but not along the receptacle rear wall 36.
[0040] Fig. 3 shows the cigarette pack 10 (cigarettes are not shown in Fig. 3) of Figs.
1 and 2 in open position. The receptacle 30 and the lid 20 as well as the collar 40
with its front wall 42 and its side walls 44 can be seen. Moreover, tongue 21 and
collar 40 are visible.
[0041] As can be seen from Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the lid front wall 22 has at its lower edge
a cut-out portion 25 in the form of an isosceles triangle with a mating counterpart
35 on the receptacle 30, which also has the form of an isosceles triangle. The same
mating isosceles triangles on the lid 20 and the receptacle 30 can be provided on
the rear side of the box as can be seen from the cross-section shown in Fig. 2. The
angle α is preferably about 90°.
[0042] As can be seen from Figs. 1 and 3, opening and closing can easily be achieved by
way of holding the receptacle 30 and putting, for example a thumb on the isosceles
triangle 35 and pulling on the lid for opening or pushing on the lid for closing.
[0043] Fig. 4 concerns a different embodiment according to the subject invention, namely
a cigarette pack 10 according to the first embodiment of the second preferred sub-group.
The cigarette package 10 of Fig. 4 is provided with the lid 20 with lid front wall
22, side walls 24, top wall 29 and rear wall 26. Further provided is the receptacle
30 with its bottom wall 39 and its side walls 34. As can further be seen, a receptacle
front wall is missing in the cigarette pack 10 of Fig. 4, and the receptacle rear
wall 36 is at the same time also the tongue which extends into the lid 20.
[0044] The cigarette pack 10 in Fig. 4 is in the open position and it can be seen that the
consumer can, for opening and closing, grip the receptacle side walls 34 (which are
both in the preferred form of an isosceles triangle) with, for example thumb and forefinger
and the lid with the other hand so that then receptacle 30 and lid 20 can be moved
away from or towards each other. The cigarette pack 10 in Fig. 4 is empty but it can
easily be imagined that cigarettes wrapped in an innerliner can be hold within the
receptacle 30. In the event that use of an innerliner is undesirable, the receptacle
side walls 34 can be designed in a different way such that complete side walls and,
if desired, also a complete top wall is formed. The risk of cigarettes falling out
of the cigarette pack can thus be avoided.
[0045] Fig. 5 shows an example of the second embodiment of the preferred cigarette packs
10 according to the second sub-group with a lid part 20 (with lid front wall 22, lid
top wall 29, lid rear wall 26 and lid side walls 24) and the receptacle 30 (with receptacle
front wall 32, receptacle bottom walls 39, receptacle rear wall 36 and receptacle
side walls 34), which can be moved in and out of the lid 20. As for the other cigarette
packs 10 shown, also the pack 10 of Fig. 5 can have the isosceles triangles on the
lid 20. As is evident from Fig. 5, an opening 46 results on one side of the cigarette
pack 10 which is relatively small compared to normal cigarette packs so that the risk
that cigarettes inadvertently are lost from the cigarette pack is considerabely reduced.
1. Pack comprising a first and a second part which are connected to each other and which
are linearly moveable relative to each other from a closed position to an open position
and vice versa.
2. Pack according to claim 1 wherein first and second part are mating completely along
an interface line (50).
3. Pack according to claim 1 or claim 2 which is a cigarette pack (10).
4. Pack according to any preceding claim wherein the pack has a constant cross-section
along the distance of the linear movement.
5. Pack according to any preceding claim which is made of paper, cardboard, plastic,
wood, velvet, velvetlike materials, textile, leather and/or metal.
6. Pack according to any preceding claim in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped.
7. Pack according to claim 6 wherein at least one, preferably all of the longitudinal
edges are rounded or bevelled.
8. Pack according to any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein the first part is a receptacle
(30) and the second part is a lid (20) and the receptacle (30) and the lid (20) are
connected with each other via a tounge (21) or other connecting means which is fixed
to or part of the lid (20) and which is movable within the receptacle (30).
9. Pack according to claim 8 wherein an inner frame (40) is attached to the inner side
of the receptacle (30), the inner frame (40) extending beyond the receptacle (30)
and into the lid (20) in the closed postilion.
10. Pack according to claim 8 or claim 9 wherein the lid (20) in the open position is
free from the receptacle (30) so that it can be swung or bent away from the linear
opening direction.
11. Pack according to anyone of claims 8 to 10 in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped
wherein the edges of the lid (20) facing the receptacle (30) at the open meeting sides
form at least one cut-out portion (25) and preferably two cut-out portions (25) on
opposite sides, such that the cut-out portion(s) (25) has/have the form of isosceles
triangle(s), and the edges of the receptacle (30) facing the lid at the open meeting
sides form one counterpart (35) mating with the cut-out portion (25) and preferably
two counterparts (35) on opposite sides mating with the cut-out portions (25) and
having the form of isosceles triangle(s).
12. Pack according to anyone of claims 8 to 11 wherein the tongue (21) in the pack's open
position is partially in the receptacle (30).
13. Pack according to any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein the first part is a receptacle
(30) and the second part is a lid (20) and the receptacle (30) and the lid (20) are
connected with each other via a tongue or other connecting means which is fixed to
or part of the receptacle (30) and which is movable within the lid (20).
14. Pack according to claim 13 wherein in the open position the lid (20) partially overlaps
the receptacle (30).
15. Pack according to claim 13 or claim 14 which has in the open position an opening (46)
on the front side of the pack (10) .
16. Pack according to anyone of claims 13 to 15 in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped
wherein the edges of the lid (20) facing the receptacle (30) at the open meeting sides
form at least one cut-out portion (25) and preferably two cut-out portions (25) on
opposite sides, such that the cut-out portions (25) has/have the form of isosceles
triangle(s) and the edges of the receptacle (30) facing the lid (20) at the open meeting
sides form one counterpart (35) mating with the cut-out portion (25) and preferably
two counterparts (35) on opposite sides mating with the cut-out portions (25) and
having the form of isosceles triangle(s).
17. Pack according to claim 13 or claim 14 wherein in the open form the lid (20) overlaps
the receptacle (30) on two opposite sides.
18. Pack according to claim 17 which has in the open position an opening (46) on one of
the sides of the pack.
19. Pack according to any of claims 13 to 18 wherein the tongue in the pack's open position
is partially in the lid (20).