Packaging construction

Abstract

For the shipping and possible return of an ordered item and an optional insert, a packaging construction is provided in which the primary item to be packaged can be transported at all times without belong damaged, regardless of whether the packaging houses an insert or whether such insert was removed. Z-shaped flaps, which envelop the item to be packaged, are for this purpose provided on the packaging construction.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A packaging construction, in particular a folded box, punched-out of a blank for one or more primary items to be packaged and one or more secondary, optional inserts for this item to be packaged, whereby the packaging construction includes a cover and side flaps folded from a base surface, wherein flaps, which overlap one another, envelop the item to be packaged and form a packaging apace, are fastened to the base surface, and at least one open space is provided for the insert between the packaging space and the cover and side flaps.  
     
     
         2 . The packaging construction according to  claim 1 , wherein the flaps in each case are of a Z-shape and consist of a web, which is perpendicular with respect to the base surface, and two flat surfaces, the one flat surface being fastened to the base surface and the other flat surface overlapping the corresponding flat surface of the respective other flap.  
     
     
         3 . The packaging construction according to  claim 1 , wherein the flaps are connected, for example are glued, to the base surface and/or at the flat surfaces to form an overlapped section when they overlap one another.  
     
     
         4 . The packaging construction according to  claim 2 , wherein the edges of the flat surfaces resting on the base surface are flush with each of the edges of the base surface.  
     
     
         5 . The packaging construction according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover and/or side flaps terminate in additional foldable segments which are fastened, preferably glued, to the base surface.  
     
     
         6 . The packaging construction according to  claim 1 , wherein the open space is of a flat square-shape.