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Protective package assembly with improved safety for a household appliance Download PDF

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EP3160866B1
EP3160866B1 EP14738768.2A EP14738768A EP3160866B1 EP 3160866 B1 EP3160866 B1 EP 3160866B1 EP 14738768 A EP14738768 A EP 14738768A EP 3160866 B1 EP3160866 B1 EP 3160866B1
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Durser Cagatay BOLUKBASI
Cagdas FIDAN
Ibrahim Yanik
Ibrahim Canigur
Fatih Mehmet Ozturk
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/053—Corner, edge or end protectors
    • B65D81/054—Protectors contacting two generally perpendicular surfaces of the packaged article, e.g. edge protectors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2585/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D2585/68—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form
    • B65D2585/6802—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form specific machines, engines or vehicles
    • B65D2585/6815—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form specific machines, engines or vehicles kitchen devices, including unspecified devices, e.g. Haushaltgeräte
    • B65D2585/6817—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form specific machines, engines or vehicles kitchen devices, including unspecified devices, e.g. Haushaltgeräte refrigerators

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  • the present invention relates to a protective package assembly for a household appliance, in particular a domestic refrigerator.
  • a package assembly is fitted around a household appliance to protect it from damages which can be easily caused during transportation thereof from the manufacturer to the consumer.
  • Fig. 1 shows a conventional protective package assembly (1') for a refrigeration appliance (2') which has a rectangular shaped main body (3').
  • the protective package assembly (1') has a plurality of corner segments (5a', 5b', 5c'), in particular two front vertical corner segments (5a'), two rear vertical corner segments (5b'), two top horizontal corner segments (5c'), and two bottom horizontal corner segments (not shown).
  • Each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) extends along a respective corner section (6a', 6b', 6c') of the main body (3).
  • each corner segment (5a', 5b', 5c') abuts against the outer surface (8') of the respective corner section (6a', 6b', 6c') of the main body (3).
  • the corner segments (5a', 5b', 5c') are typically made of expanded polystyrene which has a good shock-absorbing property and is light weight.
  • a drawback of this conventional protective package assembly (1') is that despite the shock-absorbing property of the expanded polystyrene there are still incidences where the outer surface (8') of the main body (3') underneath the corner segments (5a', 5b', 5c') is damaged due to impacts during the transportation. Thus, the conventional protective package assembly (1') has a limited safety.
  • United States Patent Application US 2004/0226840 A1 discloses a shipping package for household appliances such as refrigerators comprising four elongated expanded polystyrene blocks extending vertically along the corners of the appliance. Moreover, the package comprises two bottom skids and two top pads as well as a cap covering the top of the appliance.
  • An objective of the present invention is to provide a protective package assembly which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art in a cost effective way and which enables an improved safety against impacts.
  • one or more than one indentation is formed into the inner surface of one or more than one corner segment.
  • Each indentation has a lateral opening to the outside.
  • Each indentation extends a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the respective corner segment.
  • Each indentation extends to the outer edge of the main body in the transverse direction of the respective corner segment.
  • the protective package assembly comprises four vertical corner segments which extend in a top/bottom direction. Two of the vertical corner segments protect the front of the household appliance. The other two vertical corner segments protect the rear of the household appliance.
  • the protective package assembly also comprises four horizontal corner segments which extend in a rear/front direction. Two of the horizontal corner segments protect the top of the household appliance. The other two horizontal corner segments protect the bottom of the household appliance.
  • the horizontal corner segments and the vertical corner segments have notches and protrusions respectively for connecting them with one another.
  • the notches and the protrusions are respectively shaped to enable a dovetail joint.
  • a number of indentations are sequentially formed into the two front vertical corner segments.
  • each of the vertical corner segments has two legs, namely a first leg and a second leg.
  • the first legs of the of the two front vertical corner segments face the door.
  • each indentation spans a width of an entire first leg of the respective front vertical corner segments, in particular the innermost edge of indentation immediately coincides with the edge of the door
  • each indentation has a tapered rectangular shape.
  • a number of indentations are sequentially formed into the two top horizontal corner segments.
  • a number of recesses are formed into the vertical corner segments between the indentations.
  • each recess has a rectangular cross section.
  • corner segments are made from expanded polystyrene.
  • other type of foam material can be alternatively used.
  • the shock-absorbing performance of the corner segments has been improved.
  • the indentations in particular the air inside indentations prevent an impact from being directly transmitted to the outer surface of the main body. Also in case of a sudden impact, the air inside the indentation can easily escape through the lateral opening, and attenuate the shock.
  • the sequential arrangement of the indentations positively contributes to the overall protective effect.
  • the protective package assembly of the present invention in particular by virtue of the recesses formed between the neighboring indentations, the shock-absorbing performance of the corner segments has been further improved.
  • the protective package assembly of the present invention the incidence of damages can be effectively reduced, and a household appliance can be transported more safely.
  • the expanded polystyrene consumption can be reduced due to the indentations and the recesses of the protective package assembly.
  • the protective package assembly of the present invention has been rendered environment-friendly.
  • the protective package assembly (1) is suitable for a household appliance (2), in particular a refrigeration appliance (2) ( Fig. 2 ).
  • the refrigeration appliance (2) comprises a rectangular shaped main body (3) which includes a refrigeration compartment (not shown) and a door (4) for accessing the refrigeration compartment.
  • the main body (3) and the door (4) respectively comprise metal sheets and/or plastic sheets which define the outer surface (8).
  • the protective package assembly (1) comprises one or more than one corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c).
  • Each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) is configured to extend along a respective corner section (6a, 6b, 6c) of the main body (3).
  • each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) has an inner surface (7) which is configured to face the outer surface (8) of the respective corner section (6a, 6b, 6c) of the main body (3).
  • one or more than one indentation (9) is formed into the inner surface (7) of one or more than one corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c).
  • Each indentation (9) has a lateral opening (10) to the outside.
  • Each indentation (9) extends a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction (y, z) of the respective corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c).
  • Each indentation (9) extends to the outer edge (3a) of the main body (3) in the transverse direction (x) of the respective corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c).
  • the protective package assembly (1) comprises two front vertical corner segments (5a) and two rear vertical corner segments (5b).
  • the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively extend in the top/bottom direction (z) along the two front vertical corner sections (6a) of the main body (3).
  • the two rear vertical corner segments (5b) respectively extend in the top/bottom direction (z) along the two rear vertical corner sections (6b) of the main body (3).
  • the protective package assembly (1) comprises two top horizontal corner segments (5c) and two bottom horizontal corner segments (not shown).
  • the two top horizontal corner segments (5c) respectively extend in the rear/front direction (y) along the two top horizontal corner sections (6c) of the main body (3).
  • the two bottom horizontal corner segments respectively extend in a rear/front direction (y) along the two bottom horizontal corner sections (not shown) of the main body (3).
  • the protective package assembly (1) comprises notches (11) and protrusions (12) for connecting the corner segments (5a, 5b, 5c) with each other.
  • Each notch (11) is form fittingly engageable with the corresponding protrusion (12).
  • two notches (11) are respectively formed on the opposing ends of each of the two top horizontal corner segments (5c) and on the opposing ends of each of the two bottom horizontal corner segments.
  • two protrusions (12) are respectively formed on the opposing ends of each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) and on the opposing ends of each of the two rear vertical corner segments (5b).
  • the notches (11) and the protrusions (12) have a dovetail shape.
  • a plurality of indentations (9) are sequentially formed at predetermined intervals into the inner surface (7) of each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a).
  • the predetermined interval is equal to a length of the indentation (9) in the top/bottom direction (z).
  • the indentations (9) are formed with 50% coverage into the inner surface (7) of a first leg (14) of the front vertical corner segment (5a).
  • each indentation (9) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) ranges from the respective lateral edge (13) of the door (4) to the outermost edge of the lateral opening (10).
  • the innermost edge of the indentation (9) coincides with the respective lateral edge (13) of the door (4).
  • each indentation (9) has a tapered rectangular shape with rounded corners.
  • the cross section of the indentation (9) increases towards the outer surface (8) of the main body (3).
  • the depth of the indentation (9) is larger than half of the thickness of the respective front vertical corner segments (5a). In this embodiment, the thickness of the portion of the respective front vertical corner segments (5a) above the indentation (9) is thinner than the depth of the indentation (9).
  • each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) and each of the two rear vertical corner segments (5b) has a first leg (14) and a second leg (15) which are mutually perpendicular.
  • the first legs (14) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively face the front surface (16) of the front vertical corner sections (6a) of the door (4).
  • the second legs (15) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively face the lateral surfaces (17) of the front vertical corner section (6) of the main body (3).
  • the first legs (14) have a straight shape whereas the second legs (15) have a meander shape.
  • a plurality of indentations (9) are sequentially formed into each of the two top horizontal corner segments (5b).
  • a plurality of recesses (18) is formed into the front side (19) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a).
  • the recesses (18) are located centered within the predetermined intervals.
  • each recess (18) has a rectangular cross section with rounded corners.
  • corner segments (5a, 5b, 5c) are made from expanded polystyrene.
  • the present invention is not limited to the use of expanded polystyrene.
  • other type of foam material can be alternatively used.
  • a protective package assembly (1) has been provided which has an improved shock-absorbing performance.
  • the protective package assembly (1) of the present invention the incidence of damages can be effectively reduced, and a household appliance (2) can be transported more safely.
  • the protective package assembly (1) is not limited to the use with a refrigeration appliance (2).
  • the protective package assembly (1) of the present invention is also intended for use with other household appliances (2) such clothes washers, dishwashers, ovens or the like.

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Description

  • The present invention relates to a protective package assembly for a household appliance, in particular a domestic refrigerator.
  • In general, a package assembly is fitted around a household appliance to protect it from damages which can be easily caused during transportation thereof from the manufacturer to the consumer.
  • Fig. 1 shows a conventional protective package assembly (1') for a refrigeration appliance (2') which has a rectangular shaped main body (3'). The protective package assembly (1') has a plurality of corner segments (5a', 5b', 5c'), in particular two front vertical corner segments (5a'), two rear vertical corner segments (5b'), two top horizontal corner segments (5c'), and two bottom horizontal corner segments (not shown). Each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) extends along a respective corner section (6a', 6b', 6c') of the main body (3). The inner surface (7') of each corner segment (5a', 5b', 5c') abuts against the outer surface (8') of the respective corner section (6a', 6b', 6c') of the main body (3). In the conventional protective package assembly (1'), the corner segments (5a', 5b', 5c') are typically made of expanded polystyrene which has a good shock-absorbing property and is light weight.
  • When assembling the package assembly (1') with the refrigeration appliance (2') usually the entire main body (3) of the refrigeration appliance (2') is wrapped in a transparent protective foil (not shown) after the corner segment (5a', 5b', 5c') are fitted onto the respective corner section (6a', 6b', 6c'). Thereafter, usually two vertical tensile traps (not shown) are fastened around the corner segments (5a', 5b', 5c').
  • A drawback of this conventional protective package assembly (1') is that despite the shock-absorbing property of the expanded polystyrene there are still incidences where the outer surface (8') of the main body (3') underneath the corner segments (5a', 5b', 5c') is damaged due to impacts during the transportation. Thus, the conventional protective package assembly (1') has a limited safety.
  • United States Patent Application US 2004/0226840 A1 discloses a shipping package for household appliances such as refrigerators comprising four elongated expanded polystyrene blocks extending vertically along the corners of the appliance. Moreover, the package comprises two bottom skids and two top pads as well as a cap covering the top of the appliance.
  • An objective of the present invention is to provide a protective package assembly which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art in a cost effective way and which enables an improved safety against impacts.
  • This objective has been achieved by the protective package assembly as defined in claim 1. Further achievements have been attained by the subject-matters respectively defined in the dependent claims.
  • In the protective package assembly of the present invention one or more than one indentation is formed into the inner surface of one or more than one corner segment. Each indentation has a lateral opening to the outside. Each indentation extends a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the respective corner segment. Each indentation extends to the outer edge of the main body in the transverse direction of the respective corner segment.
  • In an embodiment, the protective package assembly comprises four vertical corner segments which extend in a top/bottom direction. Two of the vertical corner segments protect the front of the household appliance. The other two vertical corner segments protect the rear of the household appliance.
  • In a version of this embodiment, the protective package assembly also comprises four horizontal corner segments which extend in a rear/front direction. Two of the horizontal corner segments protect the top of the household appliance. The other two horizontal corner segments protect the bottom of the household appliance.
  • In another version of this embodiment, the horizontal corner segments and the vertical corner segments have notches and protrusions respectively for connecting them with one another.
  • In another version of this embodiment, the notches and the protrusions are respectively shaped to enable a dovetail joint.
  • In another embodiment, a number of indentations are sequentially formed into the two front vertical corner segments.
  • In another embodiment, each of the vertical corner segments has two legs, namely a first leg and a second leg. The first legs of the of the two front vertical corner segments face the door.
  • In another embodiment, each indentation spans a width of an entire first leg of the respective front vertical corner segments, in particular the innermost edge of indentation immediately coincides with the edge of the door
  • In another embodiment, each indentation has a tapered rectangular shape.
  • In another embodiment, a number of indentations are sequentially formed into the two top horizontal corner segments.
  • In another embodiment, a number of recesses are formed into the vertical corner segments between the indentations.
  • In another embodiment, each recess has a rectangular cross section.
  • In another embodiment, the corner segments are made from expanded polystyrene. However, other type of foam material can be alternatively used.
  • With the protective package assembly of the present invention, in particular by virtue of the indentations, the shock-absorbing performance of the corner segments has been improved. The indentations, in particular the air inside indentations prevent an impact from being directly transmitted to the outer surface of the main body. Also in case of a sudden impact, the air inside the indentation can easily escape through the lateral opening, and attenuate the shock. In addition, the sequential arrangement of the indentations positively contributes to the overall protective effect. With the protective package assembly of the present invention, in particular by virtue of the recesses formed between the neighboring indentations, the shock-absorbing performance of the corner segments has been further improved. With the protective package assembly of the present invention, the incidence of damages can be effectively reduced, and a household appliance can be transported more safely. In addition, the expanded polystyrene consumption can be reduced due to the indentations and the recesses of the protective package assembly. Thus, the protective package assembly of the present invention has been rendered environment-friendly.
  • Additional advantages of the protective package assembly of the present invention will become apparent with the detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
    • Figure 1 - is a schematic partial perspective view of a conventional protective package assembly which is fitted around a refrigeration appliance,
    • Figure 2 - is a schematic partial perspective view of a protective package assembly which is fitted around a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • The reference signs appearing on the drawings relate to the following technical features.
    • 1. Package assembly
    • 2. Appliance
    • 3. Main body
    • 3a. Outer edge
    • 4. Door
    • 5a. Corner segment
    • 5b. Corner segment
    • 5c. Corner segment
    • 6a. Corner section
    • 6b. Corner section
    • 6c. Corner section
    • 7. Inner surface
    • 8. Outer surface
    • 9. Indentation
    • 10. Lateral opening
    • 11. Notches
    • 12. Protrusion
    • 13. Lateral edge
    • 14. First leg
    • 15. Second leg
    • 16. Front surface
    • 17. Lateral surface
    • 18. Recess
    • 19. Front side
  • The protective package assembly (1) is suitable for a household appliance (2), in particular a refrigeration appliance (2) (Fig. 2).
  • The refrigeration appliance (2) comprises a rectangular shaped main body (3) which includes a refrigeration compartment (not shown) and a door (4) for accessing the refrigeration compartment. The main body (3) and the door (4) respectively comprise metal sheets and/or plastic sheets which define the outer surface (8).
  • The protective package assembly (1) comprises one or more than one corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c). Each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) is configured to extend along a respective corner section (6a, 6b, 6c) of the main body (3). In addition, each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) has an inner surface (7) which is configured to face the outer surface (8) of the respective corner section (6a, 6b, 6c) of the main body (3).
  • In the protective package assembly (1) of the present invention, one or more than one indentation (9) is formed into the inner surface (7) of one or more than one corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c). Each indentation (9) has a lateral opening (10) to the outside. Each indentation (9) extends a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction (y, z) of the respective corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c). Each indentation (9) extends to the outer edge (3a) of the main body (3) in the transverse direction (x) of the respective corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c).
  • In an embodiment, the protective package assembly (1) comprises two front vertical corner segments (5a) and two rear vertical corner segments (5b). In this embodiment, the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively extend in the top/bottom direction (z) along the two front vertical corner sections (6a) of the main body (3). In addition, the two rear vertical corner segments (5b) respectively extend in the top/bottom direction (z) along the two rear vertical corner sections (6b) of the main body (3).
  • In another embodiment, the protective package assembly (1) comprises two top horizontal corner segments (5c) and two bottom horizontal corner segments (not shown). In this embodiment, the two top horizontal corner segments (5c) respectively extend in the rear/front direction (y) along the two top horizontal corner sections (6c) of the main body (3). The two bottom horizontal corner segments respectively extend in a rear/front direction (y) along the two bottom horizontal corner sections (not shown) of the main body (3).
  • In another embodiment, the protective package assembly (1) comprises notches (11) and protrusions (12) for connecting the corner segments (5a, 5b, 5c) with each other. Each notch (11) is form fittingly engageable with the corresponding protrusion (12). In this embodiment, two notches (11) are respectively formed on the opposing ends of each of the two top horizontal corner segments (5c) and on the opposing ends of each of the two bottom horizontal corner segments. In addition, two protrusions (12) are respectively formed on the opposing ends of each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) and on the opposing ends of each of the two rear vertical corner segments (5b).
  • In another embodiment, the notches (11) and the protrusions (12) have a dovetail shape.
  • In another embodiment, a plurality of indentations (9) are sequentially formed at predetermined intervals into the inner surface (7) of each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a).
  • In another embodiment, the predetermined interval is equal to a length of the indentation (9) in the top/bottom direction (z). Thus the indentations (9) are formed with 50% coverage into the inner surface (7) of a first leg (14) of the front vertical corner segment (5a).
  • In another embodiment, the width of each indentation (9) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) ranges from the respective lateral edge (13) of the door (4) to the outermost edge of the lateral opening (10). Thus, the innermost edge of the indentation (9) coincides with the respective lateral edge (13) of the door (4).
  • In another embodiment, each indentation (9) has a tapered rectangular shape with rounded corners. In this embodiment, the cross section of the indentation (9) increases towards the outer surface (8) of the main body (3).
  • In another embodiment, the depth of the indentation (9) is larger than half of the thickness of the respective front vertical corner segments (5a). In this embodiment, the thickness of the portion of the respective front vertical corner segments (5a) above the indentation (9) is thinner than the depth of the indentation (9).
  • In another embodiment, each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) and each of the two rear vertical corner segments (5b) has a first leg (14) and a second leg (15) which are mutually perpendicular. The first legs (14) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively face the front surface (16) of the front vertical corner sections (6a) of the door (4). The second legs (15) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively face the lateral surfaces (17) of the front vertical corner section (6) of the main body (3). In a version of this embodiment, the first legs (14) have a straight shape whereas the second legs (15) have a meander shape.
  • In another embodiment, a plurality of indentations (9) are sequentially formed into each of the two top horizontal corner segments (5b).
  • In another embodiment, a plurality of recesses (18) is formed into the front side (19) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a). The recesses (18) are located centered within the predetermined intervals.
  • In another embodiment, each recess (18) has a rectangular cross section with rounded corners.
  • In another embodiment, the corner segments (5a, 5b, 5c) are made from expanded polystyrene. The present invention is not limited to the use of expanded polystyrene. Thus, other type of foam material can be alternatively used.
  • With the present invention, a protective package assembly (1) has been provided which has an improved shock-absorbing performance. Thus, with the protective package assembly (1) of the present invention, the incidence of damages can be effectively reduced, and a household appliance (2) can be transported more safely. The protective package assembly (1) is not limited to the use with a refrigeration appliance (2). The protective package assembly (1) of the present invention is also intended for use with other household appliances (2) such clothes washers, dishwashers, ovens or the like.

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  1. A protective package assembly (1) for a household appliance (2), in particular a refrigeration appliance (2) comprising: a rectangular shaped main body (3) which includes: a refrigeration compartment, and a door (4) for accessing the refrigeration compartment, the protective package assembly (1) comprising one or more than one corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c), wherein each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) is configured to extend along a respective corner section (6a, 6b, 6c) of the main body (3), and wherein each corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) has an inner surface (7) which is configured to face the outer surface (8) of the respective corner section (6a, 6b, 6c) of the main body (3), wherein one or more than one indentation (9) is formed into the inner surface (7) of one or more than one corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c), wherein each indentation (9) has a lateral opening (10) to the outside and wherein a plurality of indentations (9) are sequentially formed at predetermined intervals into the inner surface (7) of each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a),
    characterized in that
    - a plurality of indentations (9) are sequentially formed into each of the two top horizontal corner segments (5b),
    - a plurality of recesses (18) are formed into the front side (19) of each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a), wherein the recesses (18) are located centered within the predetermined intervals and are formed into said front side (19),
    - each recess (18) has a rectangular cross section with rounded corners.
  2. The protective package assembly (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each indentation (9) extends a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction (y, z) of the respective corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c) and to the outer edge (3a) of the main body (3) in the transverse direction (x) of the respective corner segment (5a, 5b, 5c).
  3. The protective package assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that two front vertical corner segments (5a) which are configured to respectively extend in the top/bottom direction (z) along the two front vertical corner sections (6a) of the main body (3), and two rear vertical corner segments (5b) which are configured to respectively extend in the top/bottom direction (z) along the two rear vertical corner sections (6b) of the main body (3).
  4. The protective package assembly (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that two top horizontal corner segments (5c) which are configured to respectively extend in the rear/front direction (y) along the two top horizontal corner sections (6c) of the main body (3), and two bottom horizontal corner segments which are configured to respectively extend in the rear/front direction (y) along the two bottom horizontal corner sections of the main body (3).
  5. The protective package assembly (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that two notches (11) are respectively formed on the opposing ends of each of the two top horizontal corner segments (5c) and on the opposing ends of each of the two bottom horizontal corner segments, and two protrusions (12) are respectively formed on the opposing ends of each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) and on the opposing ends of each of the two rear vertical corner segments (5b), wherein each notch (11) is form fittingly engageable with the corresponding protrusion (12).
  6. The protective package assembly (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the notches (11) and the protrusions (12) have a dovetail shape.
  7. The protective package assembly (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the predetermined interval is equal to the predetermined length of the indentation (9) in the top/bottom direction (z).
  8. The protective package assembly (1) according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a width of each indentation (9) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) ranges from the respective lateral edge (13) of the door (4) to the edge of the lateral opening (10) in the transverse direction (x).
  9. The protective package assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that each indentation (9) has a tapered rectangular shape with rounded corners.
  10. The protective package assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the depth of each indentation (9) is larger than half of the thickness of the respective front vertical corner segments (5a).
  11. The protective package assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that each of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) and two rear vertical corner segments (5b) has a first leg (14) and a second leg (15) which are mutually perpendicular, wherein the first legs (14) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively face the front surface (16) of the front vertical corner sections (6a) of the door (4), wherein the second legs (15) of the two front vertical corner segments (5a) respectively face the lateral surfaces (17) of the front vertical corner section (6) of the main body (3), wherein the first legs (14) have a straight shape, and wherein the second legs (15) have a meander shape.
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