Packaging unit

Abstract

A packaging, particularly for granular, powdery, paste-like or liquid goods, the packaging comprising a peripheral wall and, optionally, a base; the packaging having an essentially cylindrical, truncated cone-shaped, spherical, hemispherical, cartridge-shaped, pyramid-shaped or other shaped design; and said packaging, optionally, forming a cup along with the base.

1 . Packaging unit, in particular for granular, powder-form, paste-like or liquid substances, wherein the packaging unit has a circumferential wall and, if applicable, a bottom, wherein the packaging unit is configured essentially in the form of a cylinder, truncated cone, sphere, hemisphere, cartridge, pyramid or some other shape, and forms a cup, together with the bottom, if applicable. 
     
     
         2 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein an edge flange or a lip is provided at the free end of the packaging unit, wherein the edge flange or the lip can have an at least approximately constant thickness over its entire progression. 
     
     
         3 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the packaging unit is closed off with a lid at its free end, wherein the lid can also be configured to be flat. 
     
     
         4 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein in the case of a tubular packaging unit, both free ends are closed off with a lid, in each instance, wherein one or both lids can also be configured to be flat. 
     
     
         5 . The packaging unit according to  claim 3 , wherein the lid is welded on, sealed on, pressed on, glued on and/or otherwise mechanically attached. 
     
     
         6 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein planned breaking points are provided in the bottom region for opening the packaging unit. 
     
     
         7 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein planned breaking points are provided in the lid for opening the packaging unit. 
     
     
         8 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein a screen or filter, which can be exposed when the packaging unit is opened, is disposed in the bottom and/or lid. 
     
     
         9 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the cup and/or the lid is/are equipped with a barrier layer on the inside, outside and/or within the material. 
     
     
         10 . The packaging unit according to  claim 9 , wherein the barrier layer is disposed between two layers of the material. 
     
     
         11 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer is configured as a moisture barrier, oxygen barrier and/or flavor barrier, and can consist of a coating, a laminate, a varnish or some other material application, which is applied before or after production of the packaging unit. 
     
     
         12 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the packaging unit is produced from a plastic, aluminum, paper, cardboard and/or composite material, in one or more layers. 
     
     
         13 . The packaging unit according to  claim 12 , wherein the packaging unit is produced from a material that contains fibers, in particular a material that contains cellulose fibers. 
     
     
         14 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the packaging unit is configured to be deep-drawn or deep-pressed. 
     
     
         15 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the edge of the packaging unit is configured to be pressed. 
     
     
         16 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the cup is configured in one or more parts. 
     
     
         17 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the packaging unit is configured to be suitable for the shape-fill-seal method. 
     
     
         18 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein the packaging unit is configured to have one or more chambers. 
     
     
         19 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein at least part of the packaging unit is formed from a functional material and/or contains a functional material. 
     
     
         20 . The packaging unit according to  claim 19 , wherein the functional material is covered with packaging material, wherein the packaging material is configured to be removable in this region. 
     
     
         21 . The packaging unit according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one surface of the packaging unit is coated with a material that equalizes wrinkles, in particular a meltable plastic.