Casing For A Blister Package

Abstract

A casing ( 4 ) for a blister package having cavities has a bottom part ( 2 ) having a bottom ( 25 ) with openings ( 26 ) therein and comprising positioning means ( 21 ). The positioning means ( 21 ) are shaped and arranged to act on at least one cavity of the blister package in order to position each cavity of the blister package centered with an opening ( 26 ).

1 . Casing for a blister package having cavities, which casing has a bottom part having a bottom with openings therein and comprising positioning means, the positioning means being shaped and arranged to act on at least one cavity of the blister package in order to position each cavity of the blister package centered with an opening.  
   
   
       2 . A casing according to  claim 1 , wherein the positioning means are arranged at a longitudinal end of the bottom part, comprise at least one abutment extending up to the opening nearest to the abutment in order to abut against a cavity of the blister package, and further comprise a recess formed to accommodate an end region of the blister package extending between the first cavity and the end of the blister package.  
   
   
       3 . A casing according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom part comprises retaining and guiding means for holding the blister package down on the bottom and for properly arranging the blister package on the bottom with regard to its lateral position.  
   
   
       4 . A casing according to  claim 1 , further comprising a cover for closing the bottom part, such that a blister package properly arranged on the bottom part cannot be removed from the casing in the closed state.  
   
   
       5 . A casing according to  claim 4 , wherein the cover is pivotally attached to the bottom part, such that the cover can be pivoted in a plane parallel to the bottom part.  
   
   
       6 . A casing according to  claim 5 , comprising an axle for pivotal attachment of the cover to the bottom part.  
   
   
       7 . A casing according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom part has stepped engaging means for supporting a blister package after being properly arranged on the bottom part, the stepped engaging means being arranged at that end of the bottom part opposite the positioning means.