EP1057745B1 - Child resistant tablets package - Google Patents

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EP1057745B1
EP1057745B1 EP99810481A EP99810481A EP1057745B1 EP 1057745 B1 EP1057745 B1 EP 1057745B1 EP 99810481 A EP99810481 A EP 99810481A EP 99810481 A EP99810481 A EP 99810481A EP 1057745 B1 EP1057745 B1 EP 1057745B1
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blister pack
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Peter Kancsar
Laurenz Zellweger
Michael Krohn
Claudia Schmauder
Susanne Marti
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Priority to AU49215/00A priority patent/AU755146B2/en
Priority to CA002375277A priority patent/CA2375277A1/en
Priority to MXPA01011939A priority patent/MXPA01011939A/en
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  • the invention relates to a childproof packaging according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Blister packs in particular have been used to package tablets and capsules enforced.
  • the so-called blister packs are widespread, where the tablet from a bowl in the bottom part of the packaging is pressed through a cover film.
  • a cover film is removed by peeling it off.
  • Yet other blister packs have a notch as a tear-open aid.
  • the blister packs for tablets and capsules mentioned consist of the Complicating opening by measures that require increased power, such as. stronger push-through foils, increased adhesive strength of peel-off foils or high tear resistance with tear notches.
  • Packaging that can only be opened with increased effort, are childproof, but can also be a problem for seniors.
  • the invention has for its object a child-resistant packaging of the type mentioned at the outset by seniors without difficulty can be opened. Basically it's about packaging to be designed so that it can be combined to open them is required, or that simultaneous or complex movements are carried out Need to become.
  • a packaging with the features of claim 1 leads to the achievement of the object according to the invention.
  • Opening the packaging according to the invention requires a combination ability in the sense that at least before pushing the tablet a part exposing the cover film must be loosened.
  • the bowl of the blister pack protrudes from the bottom part formed level from the outside, in the simplest case the bowl the blister pack penetrates an opening in the bottom part.
  • a bowl can also be made from this molded out and the bowl of the blister packaging arranged in the bowl of the bottom part his.
  • the opening part is preferably a line of weakness, in particular a perforation line, tear strips connected to the cover part.
  • At least two packs can be combined into multi-portion packs be, the individual packages to a strip pack lined up and preferably from the strip pack along one Line of weakness, preferably a line of perforations, can be separated.
  • foil-like materials are metal foils such as for example aluminum foils.
  • film-shaped materials are paper, semi-cardboard and cardboard.
  • Plastic-containing ones are also particularly important Foils, e.g. based on polyolefins, such as polyethylene or Polypropylenes, polyamides, polyvinyl chloride, polyesters such as polyalkylene terephthalates and especially polyethylene terephthalate.
  • the plastic ones Films can be monofilms made of plastics, laminates made of two or more Plastic films, laminates of metal and plastic films, laminates of Papers and plastic films or laminates made of paper and metal and Be plastic films.
  • the individual layers of the sheet-like materials can by means of adhesives, laminating adhesives, adhesion promoters and / or through Extrusion coating, coextrusion or lamination etc. fixed to each other become.
  • Suitable plastic films are, for example, non-oriented or axially or biaxially oriented monofilms or laminates of two or several non-oriented or axially or biaxially oriented films
  • Plastics based on polyolefins such as polyethylenes or polypropylenes, Polyamides, polyvinyl chloride, polyesters such as polyalkylene terephthalates and especially polyethylene terephthalate, cyclo-olefin copolymers (COC) and polychlorotrifluorethylene (PCTFE, brand name ACLAR).
  • Transparent parts are particularly suitable for the bottom parts of blister packs Plastics with good forming properties such as polyethylene, polypropylene, Cyclo-olefin copolymers, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide as well as laminates made from the materials mentioned, e.g. made of PVC and polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) or PVC and PVDC (polyvinyl dichloride).
  • Laminates for example, are used for non-transparent blister packs from an aluminum foil planked on both sides with a plastic foil with the for example construction polyamide / aluminum / PVC or pigmented Plastic films used.
  • the cover film is usually an aluminum film an example thickness of 20 microns, which is painted and / or with a Heat seal lacquer can be coated.
  • All of the above-mentioned sheet-like materials such as paper, semi-cardboard, cardboard and plastic films in the form of monofilms, laminates, etc. can have at least one further continuous layer of sputtered or vacuum-deposited ceramic materials with a thickness of about 5 to 500 nm (nanometers) , for example Al 2 O 3 or SiO x , where x is a number between 1.5 and 2. These layers of ceramic materials have barrier properties and prevent the diffusion of gases and water vapor through the packaging.
  • a repackaging shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 120 for a blister pack 122 of substantially strip-shaped Shape is constructed in three layers, with a bottom part 124, an overlying Intermediate part 126 and a cover part lying on the intermediate part 126 128.
  • Bottom part 124 and cover part 128 are, for example, foils Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the intermediate part 126 made of cardboard.
  • PET Polyethylene terephthalate
  • the blister pack 122 - in the example shown a one-portion pack for one Tablet 130 - has a bottom portion 132 with one molded out of it Cup 134 for receiving the tablet 130 and one with the bottom part 132 sealed or glued cover film 136 made of aluminum, for example on.
  • the cup 134 of the blister pack 122 penetrates the circumference of the Cups 134 adapted openings 138 and 140 in the intermediate part 126 and bottom part 124 and protrudes outward from the bottom part 124 of the outer packaging 120 from.
  • the bottom part 132 of the blister pack 122 lies between the intermediate part 126 of the outer packaging 120 on the inside and is at least partially with it bonded.
  • a cup is also formed from the bottom part 124, i.e. the Bowl 134 of blister pack 122 would in this case be from the bowl in the bottom part 124 added.
  • first opening tab 142 in the intermediate part 126 integrated and arranged over a first line of weakness or linear first perforations 144 releasable from the intermediate part 126.
  • first opening tab 142 Within the first opening tab 142 and also integrated in the intermediate part 126 is a second Opening tab 146, which has a second line of weakness or linear arranged second perforations 148 detachable from the first opening tab 142 is.
  • the two perforation lines 144, 148 are through one Intermediate web 156 separated from each other.
  • Edge parts of the bottom part 124, intermediate part 126 and cover part 128 are at least partially glued to each other.
  • Cover part 128 is also included the intermediate web lying between the two perforation lines 144, 146 156 glued, the cover part 128 also one with the first perforation line 144 in the intermediate part 126 has a congruent perforation line.
  • the first opening tab 142 is first separated from intermediate part 126 along its first perforation line 144 and by means of an opening movement carried out in the direction of arrow H from the intermediate part 126 lifted off.
  • the second opening tab 146 separated along the second perforation line 148 and out of the first opening tab 142 can be extracted.
  • the lidding film 136 of the blister pack 122 exposed, so that in this open position the tablet 130 by finger pressure on the cup 134 in the direction of arrow K. the cover film 136 are pushed through and ejected.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine kindersichere Verpackung nach dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a childproof packaging according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die Gefährlichkeit einer unkontrollierten Medikamenteneinnahme ist unbestritten, wobei vor allem Kleinkinder insbesondere beim Herumliegenlassen von Medikamenten dieser potentiellen Gefahr verstärkt ausgesetzt sind.The danger of an uncontrolled drug intake is undisputed especially small children, especially when lying around Medicines are increasingly exposed to this potential danger.

Zur Verpackung von Tabletten und Kapseln haben sich vor allem Blisterverpackungen durchgesetzt. Weit verbreitet sind die sogenannten Durchdrückpackungen, bei der die Tablette aus einem Napf im Bodenteil der Verpackung durch eine Deckelfolie hindurchgedrückt wird. Bei anderen bekannten Blisterverpackungen wird eine Deckelfolie durch Abziehen (Peelen) entfernt. Noch andere Blisterverpackungen weisen eine Kerbe als Aufreisshilfe auf.Blister packs in particular have been used to package tablets and capsules enforced. The so-called blister packs are widespread, where the tablet from a bowl in the bottom part of the packaging is pressed through a cover film. In other known blister packs a cover film is removed by peeling it off. Yet other blister packs have a notch as a tear-open aid.

Heute bereits genutzte Möglichkeiten zur Erhöhung der Kindersicherheit der genannten Blisterverpackungen für Tabletten und Kapseln bestehen darin, das Öffnen durch Massnahmen zu erschweren, die einen erhöhten Kraftbedarf erfordern, wie z.B. stärkere Durchdrückfolien, erhöhte Klebkraft von Abziehfolien oder hoher Reisswiderstand bei Aufreisskerben.Ways already used today to increase child safety The blister packs for tablets and capsules mentioned consist of the Complicating opening by measures that require increased power, such as. stronger push-through foils, increased adhesive strength of peel-off foils or high tear resistance with tear notches.

Verpackungen, die nur mit erhöhtem Kraftaufwand geöffnet werden können, sind zwar kindersicher, können jedoch auch für Senioren ein Problem darstellen.Packaging that can only be opened with increased effort, are childproof, but can also be a problem for seniors.

Eine Kindersichere Verpackung der eingangs genannten Art ist aus der US-A-5 339 960 bekannt.Childproof packaging of the type mentioned is known from US-A-5 339 960.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine kindersichere Verpakkung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die von Senioren ohne Schwierigkeiten geöffnet werden kann. Im wesentlichen geht es darum, eine Verpakkung so auszugestalten, dass zu deren Öffnung eine Kombinationsfähigkeit erforderlich ist, oder dass simultane oder komplexe Bewegungsabläufe durchgeführt werden müssen.The invention has for its object a child-resistant packaging of the type mentioned at the outset by seniors without difficulty can be opened. Basically it's about packaging to be designed so that it can be combined to open them is required, or that simultaneous or complex movements are carried out Need to become.

Zur erfindungsgemässen Lösung der Aufgabe führt eine Verpackung mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1.A packaging with the features of claim 1 leads to the achievement of the object according to the invention.

Das Öffnen der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung erfordert eine Kombinationsfähigkeit in dem Sinne, dass vor dem Durchdrücken der Tablette zumindest ein die Deckelfolie freilegendes Teil gelöst werden muss.Opening the packaging according to the invention requires a combination ability in the sense that at least before pushing the tablet a part exposing the cover film must be loosened.

Vorteilhafterweise ragt der Napf der Blisterverpackung von der durch den Bodenteil gebildeten Ebene nach aussen ab, wobei im einfachsten Fall der Napf der Blisterverpackung eine Öffnung im Bodenteil durchdringt. Besteht der Bodenteil aus einem verformbaren Werkstoff, kann aus diesem ebenfalls ein Napf herausgeformt und der Napf der Blisterverpackung im Napf des Bodenteils angeordnet sein.Advantageously, the bowl of the blister pack protrudes from the bottom part formed level from the outside, in the simplest case the bowl the blister pack penetrates an opening in the bottom part. Is the bottom part made of a deformable material, a bowl can also be made from this molded out and the bowl of the blister packaging arranged in the bowl of the bottom part his.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung ist der Öffnungsteil ein vorzugsweise über eine Schwächungslinie, insbesondere eine Perforationslinie, mit dem Abdeckteil verbundener Aufreissstreifen. In a preferred embodiment of the packaging according to the invention the opening part is preferably a line of weakness, in particular a perforation line, tear strips connected to the cover part.

Wenigstens zwei Verpackungen können zu Mehrportionenpackungen zusammengefasst sein, wobei die einzelnen Verpackungen zu einer Streifenpackung aneinandergereiht und vorzugsweise von der Streifenpackung entlang einer Schwächungslinie, vorzugsweise einer Perforationslinie, abtrennbar sind. At least two packs can be combined into multi-portion packs be, the individual packages to a strip pack lined up and preferably from the strip pack along one Line of weakness, preferably a line of perforations, can be separated.

Zur Herstellung der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung können die heute zur Herstellung von Verpackungen bekannten starren, halbstarren und flexiblen Werkstoffe in Form von Blättern, Folien, Laminaten oder anderen Schichtstoffen einer Dicke von wenigen µm bis wenige mm, beispielsweise 8 µm bis 3 mm, verwendet werden. Beispiele für folienförmige Materialien sind Metallfolien wie beispielsweise Aluminiumfolien. Weitere Beispiele für folienförmige Materialien sind Papier, Halbkarton und Karton. Bedeutsam sind insbesondere auch kunststoffhaltige Folien, z.B. auf der Basis von Polyolefinen, wie Polyethylenen oder Polypropylenen, Polyamiden, Polyvinylchlorid, Polyestern, wie Polyalkylenterephthalaten und insbesondere Polyethylenterephthalat. Die kunststoffhaltigen Folien können Monofolien aus Kunststoffen, Laminate aus zwei oder mehreren Kunststofffolien, Laminate aus Metall- und Kunststofffolien, Laminate aus Papieren und Kunststofffolien oder Laminate aus Papieren und Metall- und Kunststofffolien sein. Die einzelnen Schichten der folienförmigen Materialien können mittels Klebstoffen, Kaschierklebern, Haftvermittlern und/oder durch Extrusionsbeschichten, Coextrusion oder Kaschieren usw. aneinander festgelegt werden. Geeignete Kunststofffolien sind beispielsweise nicht orientierte oder axial oder biaxial orientierte Monofolien oder Laminate aus zwei oder mehreren nicht orientierten oder axial oder biaxial orientierten Folien aus Kunststoffen auf der Basis von Polyolefinen, wie Polyethylenen oder Polypropylenen, Polyamiden, Polyvinylchlorid, Polyestern, wie Polyalkylenterephthalaten und insbesondere Polyethylenterephthalat, Cyclo-Olfin-Copolymere (COC) und Polychlortrifluorethylene (PCTFE, Markenname ACLAR).For the production of the packaging according to the invention can be used today Production of packaging known rigid, semi-rigid and flexible Materials in the form of sheets, foils, laminates or other laminates a thickness of a few µm to a few mm, for example 8 µm to 3 mm, be used. Examples of foil-like materials are metal foils such as for example aluminum foils. More examples of film-shaped materials are paper, semi-cardboard and cardboard. Plastic-containing ones are also particularly important Foils, e.g. based on polyolefins, such as polyethylene or Polypropylenes, polyamides, polyvinyl chloride, polyesters such as polyalkylene terephthalates and especially polyethylene terephthalate. The plastic ones Films can be monofilms made of plastics, laminates made of two or more Plastic films, laminates of metal and plastic films, laminates of Papers and plastic films or laminates made of paper and metal and Be plastic films. The individual layers of the sheet-like materials can by means of adhesives, laminating adhesives, adhesion promoters and / or through Extrusion coating, coextrusion or lamination etc. fixed to each other become. Suitable plastic films are, for example, non-oriented or axially or biaxially oriented monofilms or laminates of two or several non-oriented or axially or biaxially oriented films Plastics based on polyolefins, such as polyethylenes or polypropylenes, Polyamides, polyvinyl chloride, polyesters such as polyalkylene terephthalates and especially polyethylene terephthalate, cyclo-olefin copolymers (COC) and polychlorotrifluorethylene (PCTFE, brand name ACLAR).

Für die Bodenteile von Blisterverpackungen eignen sich vor allem transparente Kunststoffe mit guten Umformeigenschaften wie Polyethylen, Polypropylen, Cyclo-Olefin-Copolymere, Polyvinylchlorid, Polyethylenterephthalat, Polyamid sowie aus den genannten Werkstoffen hergestellte Laminate, z.B. aus PVC und Polychlortrifluorethylen (PCTFE) oder PVC und PVDC (Polyvinyldichlorid). Für nicht transparente Blisterverpackungen werden beispielsweise Laminate aus einer beidseitig mit einer Kunststofffolie beplankten Aluminiumfolie mit dem beispielsweisen Aufbau Polyamid/Aluminium/PVC oder auch pigmentierte Kunststofffolien eingesetzt. Die Deckelfolie ist üblicherweise eine Aluminiumfolie einer beispielsweisen Dicke von 20µm, die lackiert und/oder mit einem Heisssiegellack beschichtet sein kann.Transparent parts are particularly suitable for the bottom parts of blister packs Plastics with good forming properties such as polyethylene, polypropylene, Cyclo-olefin copolymers, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide as well as laminates made from the materials mentioned, e.g. made of PVC and polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) or PVC and PVDC (polyvinyl dichloride). Laminates, for example, are used for non-transparent blister packs from an aluminum foil planked on both sides with a plastic foil with the for example construction polyamide / aluminum / PVC or pigmented Plastic films used. The cover film is usually an aluminum film an example thickness of 20 microns, which is painted and / or with a Heat seal lacquer can be coated.

Alle vorstehend genannten folienförmigen Materialien wie Papier, Halbkarton, Karton und Kunststofffolien in der Form von Monofolien, Laminaten usw. können zumindest eine weitere kontinuierliche Schicht aus gesputterten oder aus dem Vakuum abgeschiedenen keramischen Materialien in einer Dicke von etwa 5 bis 500 nm (Nanometer) aufweisen, beispielsweise Al2O3 oder SiOx, wobei x eine Zahl zwischen 1.5 und 2 ist. Diese Schichten aus keramischen Materialien haben Barriereeigenschaften und verhindern die Diffusion von Gasen und Wasserdampf durch die Verpackung.All of the above-mentioned sheet-like materials such as paper, semi-cardboard, cardboard and plastic films in the form of monofilms, laminates, etc. can have at least one further continuous layer of sputtered or vacuum-deposited ceramic materials with a thickness of about 5 to 500 nm (nanometers) , for example Al 2 O 3 or SiO x , where x is a number between 1.5 and 2. These layers of ceramic materials have barrier properties and prevent the diffusion of gases and water vapor through the packaging.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele sowie anhand der Zeichnung; diese zeigt schematisch in

- Fig. 1
einen Längsschnitt durch eine Blisterverpackung mit Umverpackung;
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eine Draufsicht auf die geöffnete Umverpackung von Fig. 1 in Blickrichtung y;
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einen Längsschnitt durch die teilweise geöffnete Blisterverpakkung mit Umverpackung von Fig. 1;
- Fig. 4
einen Längsschnitt durch die teilweise geöffnete Blisterverpakkung mit Umverpackung von Fig. 3 nach einem weiteren Öffnungsschritt.
Further advantages, features and details of the invention result from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments and from the drawing; this shows schematically in
- Fig. 1
a longitudinal section through a blister pack with outer packaging;
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a plan view of the open outer packaging of Figure 1 in viewing direction y.
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a longitudinal section through the partially opened blister pack with outer packaging of Fig. 1;
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a longitudinal section through the partially opened blister pack with outer packaging of Fig. 3 after a further opening step.

Eine in den Fig. 1 bis 4 dargestellte Umverpakkung 120 für eine Blisterverpackung 122 von im wesentlichen streifenförmiger Gestalt ist dreilagig aufgebaut, mit einem Bodenteil 124, einem darüberliegenden Zwischenteil 126 und einem dem Zwischenteil 126 aufliegenden Abdeckteil 128. Bodenteil 124 und Abdeckteil 128 sind beispielsweise Folien aus Polyethylenterephthalat (PET), das Zwischenteil 126 aus Karton. Die Blisterverpackung 122 - im gezeigten Beispiel eine Einportionenpackung für eine Tablette 130 - weist einen Bodenteil 132 mit einem aus diesem herausgeformten Napf 134 zur Aufnahme der Tablette 130 und eine mit dem Bodenteil 132 versiegelte bzw. verklebte Deckelfolie 136 aus beispielsweise Aluminium auf. Der Napf 134 der Blisterverpackung 122 durchdringt dem Umfang des Napfes 134 angepasste Öffnungen 138 bzw. 140 im Zwischenteil 126 bzw. Bodenteil 124 und ragt vom Bodenteil 124 der Umverpackung 120 nach aussen ab. Der Bodenteil 132 der Blisterverpackung 122 liegt dem Zwischenteil 126 der Umverpackung 120 innenseitig an und ist mit diesem zumindest partiell verklebt. Anstelle der Bodenöffnung 140 kann - sofern der Werkstoff dies erlaubt - aus dem Bodenteil 124 ebenfalls ein Napf herausgeformt sein, d.h. der Napf 134 der Blisterverpackung 122 würde in diesem Fall vom Napf im Bodenteil 124 aufgenommen.A repackaging shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 120 for a blister pack 122 of substantially strip-shaped Shape is constructed in three layers, with a bottom part 124, an overlying Intermediate part 126 and a cover part lying on the intermediate part 126 128. Bottom part 124 and cover part 128 are, for example, foils Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the intermediate part 126 made of cardboard. The blister pack 122 - in the example shown a one-portion pack for one Tablet 130 - has a bottom portion 132 with one molded out of it Cup 134 for receiving the tablet 130 and one with the bottom part 132 sealed or glued cover film 136 made of aluminum, for example on. The cup 134 of the blister pack 122 penetrates the circumference of the Cups 134 adapted openings 138 and 140 in the intermediate part 126 and bottom part 124 and protrudes outward from the bottom part 124 of the outer packaging 120 from. The bottom part 132 of the blister pack 122 lies between the intermediate part 126 of the outer packaging 120 on the inside and is at least partially with it bonded. Instead of the bottom opening 140 - if the material allows it - can a cup is also formed from the bottom part 124, i.e. the Bowl 134 of blister pack 122 would in this case be from the bowl in the bottom part 124 added.

Wie in Fig. 2 gezeigt, ist im Zwischenteil 126 eine erste Öffnungslasche 142 integriert und über eine erste Schwächungslinie oder linienförmig angeordnete erste Perforationen 144 vom Zwischenteil 126 lösbar. Innerhalb der ersten Öffnungslasche 142 und ebenfalls im Zwischenteil 126 integriert ist eine zweite Öffnungslasche 146, die über eine zweite Schwächungslinie oder linienförmig angeordnete zweite Perforationen 148 von der ersten Öffnungslasche 142 lösbar ist. Die beiden Perforationslinien 144, 148 sind durch einen Zwischensteg 156 voneinander getrennt.As shown in FIG. 2, there is a first opening tab 142 in the intermediate part 126 integrated and arranged over a first line of weakness or linear first perforations 144 releasable from the intermediate part 126. Within the first opening tab 142 and also integrated in the intermediate part 126 is a second Opening tab 146, which has a second line of weakness or linear arranged second perforations 148 detachable from the first opening tab 142 is. The two perforation lines 144, 148 are through one Intermediate web 156 separated from each other.

Randpartien des Bodenteils 124, Zwischenteils 126 bzw. Abdeckteils 128 sind zumindest teilweise gegeneinander verklebt. Ebenso ist der Abdeckteil 128 mit dem zwischen den beiden Perforationslinien 144, 146 liegenden Zwischensteg 156 verklebt, wobei der Abdeckteil 128 ebenfalls eine mit der ersten Perforationslinie 144 im Zwischenteil 126 deckungsgleiche Perforationslinie aufweist.Edge parts of the bottom part 124, intermediate part 126 and cover part 128 are at least partially glued to each other. Cover part 128 is also included the intermediate web lying between the two perforation lines 144, 146 156 glued, the cover part 128 also one with the first perforation line 144 in the intermediate part 126 has a congruent perforation line.

Zur Entnahme der Tablette 130 wird zunächst die erste Öffnungslasche 142 entlang ihrer ersten Perforationslinie 144 vom Zwischenteil 126 getrennt und mittels einer in Pfeilrichtung H durchgeführten Öffnungsbewegung vom Zwischenteil 126 abgehoben. In dieser Position kann die zweite Öffnungslasche 146 entlang der zweiten Perforationslinie 148 getrennt und aus der ersten Öffnungslasche 142 herausgelöst werden. Bei diesem Vorgang wird die Deckelfolie 136 der Blisterverpackung 122 freigelegt, so dass in dieser Offenstellung die Tablette 130 durch Fingerdruck auf den Napf 134 in Pfeilrichtung K durch die Deckelfolie 136 hindurchgestossen und ausgeworfen werden.To remove the tablet 130, the first opening tab 142 is first separated from intermediate part 126 along its first perforation line 144 and by means of an opening movement carried out in the direction of arrow H from the intermediate part 126 lifted off. In this position, the second opening tab 146 separated along the second perforation line 148 and out of the first opening tab 142 can be extracted. In this process, the lidding film 136 of the blister pack 122 exposed, so that in this open position the tablet 130 by finger pressure on the cup 134 in the direction of arrow K. the cover film 136 are pushed through and ejected.

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  1. Child-resistant package for tablets, capsules and similar pharmaceutical products, comprising a blister pack (122) with at least one cup (134) for receiving the tablets (130) closed by means of a press-through covering film (136), in which package the blister pack (122) is arranged between the bottom part (124) and a cover part (128) of an outer packaging (120), characterised in that an intermediate part (126) is arranged between the blister pack (122) and the bottom part (124), the edge portions of the bottom part (124), the intermediate part (126) and the cover part (128), as well as the blister pack (122) and the intermediate part (126) are at least partially glued together, a first opening tab (142) delimited by a first weakening line (144) and a weakening line arranged in the cover part (128) and congruent with the first weakening line (144) in the intermediate part (126) can be separated from the cover part (128) and the intermediate part (126) and a second opening tab (146) delimited by a second weakening line (148) can be separated from the intermediate part (126) within the first opening tab (142), the cover part (128) and the intermediate part (126) being glued together in a region (156) between the first and the second weakening lines (144, 148) and the cup (134) in the blister pack (122) being arranged within the region of the second opening tab (146).
  2. Package according to claim 1, characterised in that the cup (134) in the blister pack (122) projects outwardly from the plane formed by the bottom part (124).
  3. Package according to claim 2, characterised in that the cup (134) in the blister pack (122) passes through an opening (140) in the bottom part (124).
  4. Package according to claim 2, characterised in that a cup is formed in the bottom part (124) and the cup (134) in the blister pack (122) is arranged in the cup in the bottom part (124).
  5. Package according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the weakening lines (144, 148) are perforated lines.
  6. Multi-pack consisting of at least two packages according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the individual packages are arranged in a row to form a strip pack and can preferably be separated from the strip pack along a weakening line, preferably a perforated line.
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