Combined packaging and sheath for sharp edged tools

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging for a tool with sharp edge, said packaging comprising a suspension device (3). The packaging also comprises a protective sheath (1) and means for supporting the tool (2) in different positions on the sheath, including a first position adapted for sales exposure in which at least a major part of the tool is free of the sheath and exposed for inspection by a prospective buyer, and a second position in which the tool is inserted in the sheath and ready to be handled by a user.

PATENT Claims  
     
         1 . A packaging for a tool with sharp edge, said packaging comprising a suspension device, wherein said packaging comprises a protective and means for supporting the tool in different positions on the sheath, including a first position adapted for sales exposure in which at least a major part of the tool is free of the sheath and exposed for inspection by a prospective buyer, and a second position in which the tool is inserted in the sheath and ready to be handled by a user.  
     
     
         2 . A packaging according to  claim 1 , wherein the sheath has a front side and a rear side, and that the tool is supported on the rear side of the sheath by a fastening device, in said first position.  
     
     
         3 . A packaging according to  claim 2 , wherein said sheath comprises an upper sheath part, a lower sheath part and a bottom part, that an opening is provided in the rear side, between the lower sheath part and the bottom part, and into which opening an edge part of the tool may be inserted, for further penetration down into the bottom part, in order for the edge part to be protected by the bottom part in said first position.  
     
     
         4 . A packaging according to  claim 3 , comprising a resiliently deformable part projecting into said opening, at an upper side thereof, which is bent inwards into the lower sheath part when the edge part of the tool is inserted into said opening and further down into the bottom part.  
     
     
         5 . Packaging according to  claim 3 , wherein said bottom part is resiliently connected to the lower sheath part, by means of a resiliently deformable part between the lower sheath part and the bottom part, which allows for the bottom part to be resiliently bent relative to the lower sheath part, thereby making it possible for the edge part of the tool to be inserted in said opening and further into the bottom part.  
     
     
         6 . Packaging according to  claim 1 , wherein the suspension device is arranged at an upper end of the sheath and on the rear side.  
     
     
         7 . Packaging according to  claim 6 , wherein the suspension device includes a clip arrangement by means of which it can be suspended from a user's belt when the tool is in its second position inside the sheath.  
     
     
         8 . Packaging according to  claim 6 , wherein the suspension device includes an opening by means of which it can be suspended on a hook, nail or similar suspension means.  
     
     
         9 . Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a pilfer proof safety catch, which prevents removal of the tool from the packaging, in its first position, without visibly damaging the safety catch.  
     
     
         10 . Packaging according to  claim 9 , wherein said pilfer proof safety catch ( 21 ) also functions as said fastening device as defined in  claim 2 .  
     
     
         11 . Packaging according to  claim 1 , comprising means for supporting said tool in a third position adapted for sales exposure, as an alternative to the first position, in which third position the tool is inserted in the sheath, and said packaging additionally being provided with a pilfer proof safety catch, which prevents removal of the tool from the sheath, without visibly damaging the safety catch.  
     
     
         12 . Packaging according to any of claims  1 - 8  or  11 , wherein the sheath, including all its parts, and the suspension device are made in one piece.