Abstract: Blanks (10) made of thin cardboard for hinge-lid packets or similar are produced in the region of a packaging machine. To this end, a material web (19) made of thin cardboard and if necessary partially pre-prepared, is led through a blanks device (20) in the region of the packaging machine. The blanks device (20) can if necessary apply printing (29) to the material web (19) as well as embossing, grooves, punched-out lines, until the blanks (10) are completely produced by a transverse severance cut (32).

Abstract: Known devices for the opto-electrical scanning of individual cubic or cuboid-shaped packets 10, 19, transported at a distance from one another, have the disadvantage that they do not permit simultaneous scanning of all the packet walls. In the device according to the invention, the conveying distance 26 for transporting the packets is interrupted in the region of a testing station 27. The packets 10, 19 to be examined are moved in this region along an aerodynamic trajectory or falling distance. Consequently, all the walls of the packets 10, 19 to be scanned may be scanned simultaneously on all sides.

Abstract: Cuboidal pack made of (thin) cardboard, in particular hinge-lid box, having a box part (11) and a lid (12), it being the case that a sleeve (28) is provided on a box side wall (18), in the region of the box part (11), and encloses a lighter (27) or the like. The sleeve (28) and the parts thereof--flaps (30, 31)--are parts of a blank (10) for the pack. Furthermore, a supporting flap (29), which is also formed from the blank (10), is provided in the plane of a base wall (19).

Abstract: Pack with an outer wrapping consisting of transparent or clear packaging material and with a tear-open tape having a gripping end. For the coloured marking of the gripping end of the tear-open tape, there is applied to the latter a strip (15) which is detached from a material tape (17) and which is colour-contrasted relative to the tear-open tape and which thus marks the gripping end. In this case, the strip (15) is gripped by a holding segment (43) of a conveying roller (26) and is supplied to a film web (13) in order to bear on the latter. For the transfer of the strip (15) onto the film web (13), the holding segment (43) is moved in the radial direction, in order to overcome a clearance until it comes to bear on the film web (13).

Abstract: Hinge-lid package with a package portion (10) and lid (11) and with a collar (23) especially for containing a cigarette block (27). Package portion (10) and lid (11) are interconnected in the rear region of the hinge-lid package by an obliquely-extending hinge joint (58). In addition, a collar front wall (24) is provided with an oblique-angled, trapezoid aperture (28), forming an oblique collar edge (31). In correspondence with this, an upper package edge (36) is obliquely oriented.

Abstract: A hinge-lid box for cigarettes, and a blank for producing the same. Hinge-lid box (hinge-lid packs) for cigarettes usually comprise a box part 11 and a lid 12 which is connected pivotably on the box part 11. Positioned in the box part 11 is a collar 34 which, by way of a top region, partially projects out of the box part 11 when the hinge-lid box 10 is open. The hinge-lid box 10 according to the invention has a closure aid in the region of side walls 16, 17 of the box part 11 and in the region of lid side walls 26, 27. Formed, for this purpose, in the region of the side walls 16, 17 and lid side walls 26, 27 are mutually corresponding protrusions 44, 45 and depressions 46, 47 which, in the closed position, engage with one another in a frictionally and positively locking manner.

Abstract: Hinge-lid packets, especially of the round-edge type, comprise packet portion (10) and lid (11) as well as collar (23). The closed position of a packet of this type is often unsatisfactory. A closing aid is therefore provided which consists of a closing tab (35) in the region of a collar front wall (24) on the one hand and a lid inner flap (36) on the inner side of a lid front wall (17) on the other hand. The closing members mentioned above move into a closed position, mutually interlocking.

Abstract: In hinge-lid packs, especially such with rounded or beveled pack edges (23, 24, 25, 26), an additional closing aid is desirable. To this end, in the upper region of a collar (35) or collar side walls (37, 38) thereof, projections (40) are formed which, in the closed position, correspond to counter projections (43) on the inside of lid side walls (19, 20).

Abstract: Hinge-lid package with a package portion (10) and lid (11) and with a collar (23) especially for containing a cigarette block (27).Package portion (10) and lid (11) are interconnected in the rear region of the hinge-lid package by an obliquely-extending hinge joint (58). In addition, a collar front wall (24) is provided with an oblique-angled, trapezoid aperture (28), forming an oblique collar edge (31). In correspondence with this, an upper package edge (36) is obliquely oriented.

Abstract: A cardboard package is disclosed which comprises two subsidiary boxes (10, 11) which are initially joined to one another at a central fold line. The subsidiary boxes can be separated in the region of a central folding edge (14) at the central fold line because of weaknesses in the material (e.g. perforations), so that two self-contained subsidiary boxes, enclosed on all sides, are formed. The package is formed from a single blank. The blank is of a uniform width throughout--with the exception of the lid (29, 30). Pairs of side flaps (32, 33, 34, 35) are positioned on opposed sides of the blank to form the side walls (23, 24, 25, 26), with the side flaps in the assembled package being positioned in one plane without overlap and are held together by base flaps (36, 37).

Abstract: It is often required, in the case of hinge-lid boxes, to introduce enclosed leaflets or coupons (29) into the pack such that they can be seen at least when the pack is opened for the first time. A positionally correct arrangement of such a coupon (29) is ensured by a stop in the form of a lug (32) in the lower region of a collar front wall (16) of a collar (15). The coupon (29) is supported on said lug (32).

Abstract: Pack, namely hinge-lid pack, made from thin cardboard, for cigarettes or other smoker's articles. Hinge-lid packs are conventionally structured in such a way that a lid (14, 15) is pivotably connected to a pack part (12, 13). To increase the receiving capacity, a double pack consisting of two individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) is formed from a common one-piece blank. This is designed in such a way that the double pack is folded on the cross-winding principle and thereafter two end regions are each provided with a lid (14, 15). The lids (14, 15) are to be opened in opposite directions. Within the double pack, the individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) are separated from one another approximately centrally by means of bottom walls (34, 35). The bottom walls (34, 35) are parts (bottom tabs 67) of the collar (36, 37).

Abstract: A bundle pack, or carton, for cigarette packs that is made of thin cardboard is provided with perforations and/or die-cut lines that allow separation of an end portion of the carton, the tabs that can be separated end portion of the carton having folded to form a smaller reusable box adapted to contain and protect at least one standard pack of cigarettes.

Abstract: In order to reduce the material and production costs, a hinge-lid box comprising a single all-in-one blank is desirable. In the case of a blank designed, in particular, in accordance with the transverse folding principle, the collar (12) is connected to a main blank (27) for the hinge-lid box, in the region of the folding tabs of the lid (11), via approximately triangular folding gussets (46, 47). The folding gussets (46, 47) are positioned such that, by folding the collar (46, 47) over against the inner side of the main blank, the collar automatically passes into the position which is appropriate for the pack. The folding gussets (46, 47) are connected to the collar (12) by material remnants (52, 53). When the lid (11) is opened for the first time, the material remnants (52, 53) are severed.

Abstract: Hinge-lid pack for cigarettes or the like with a box part (12), lid (13), and collar (38).For the material-saving and simpler manufacture of hinge-lid packs, a collar is connected to a main blank (33) in one-piece via material webs (43, 44). The material webs connect the collar (38) to the lid inner tab (36) in the region of side webs (49, 50) of a collar front wall (39). The relative position is chosen such that the collar (38) assumes the appropriate position after being folded over.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cigarette pack, in particular a hinge-lid box, for cigarettes (10). A cigarette (10) or a part-cigarette (33) is intended to be accommodated temporarily in the cigarette pack. For this purpose, the length of the cigarettes (10) is smaller than the height or length of the cigarette pack, such that, when the cigarette pack is closed, a cavity (chamber 31) for receiving at least one transversely arranged cigarette (10) or part-cigarette (33) is formed above the cigarette group (28) or the cigarette block (30), in the interior of the lid (12).

Abstract: In order to connect a new web (13), which is to be drawn off from a new bobbin (12), to a runoff web (10), drawn off from a runoff bobbin (11), of packaging material, a free end, namely an end piece (25), of the new web (13) is gripped by a drawing-off member (20) and drawn in one conveying cycle into the region of a connecting assembly (18). The runoff web (10) also runs through the connecting assembly (18). In the region of the connecting assembly (18), the two webs are laid against one another and are severed jointly by a cutter (41). After removing a web piece (45) of the runoff web (10), the web end (32), of the runoff web (10), and the web beginning (33) of the new web (13) are free. A connecting strip (47) can be brought to bear, from the free side, against the two webs.

Abstract: Pack, namely hinge-lid pack, made from thin cardboard, for cigarettes or other smoker's articles. Hinge-lid packs are conventionally constructed in such a way that a lid (14, 15) is pivotably connected to a pack part (12, 13). To increase the receiving capacity, a double pack consisting of two individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) is formed from a common one-piece blank. This is designed in such a way that the double pack is folded on the cross-winding principle and thereafter two end regions are each provided with a lid (14, 15). The lids (14, 15) are to be opened in opposite directions. Within the double pack, the individual hinge-lid packs (10, 11) are separated from one another approximately centrally by means of bottom walls (34, 35). The bottom walls (34, 35) are parts (bottom tabs 67) of the collar (36, 37).