GB2379435A - Pack having an opening flap - Google Patents

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GB2379435A
GB2379435A GB0121745A GB0121745A GB2379435A GB 2379435 A GB2379435 A GB 2379435A GB 0121745 A GB0121745 A GB 0121745A GB 0121745 A GB0121745 A GB 0121745A GB 2379435 A GB2379435 A GB 2379435A
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John Hewitt
William Thomas
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Graphic Packaging International Europe UK Ltd
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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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/54—Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
    • B65D5/5405—Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing for opening containers formed by erecting a blank in tubular form
    • B65D5/542—Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing for opening containers formed by erecting a blank in tubular form the lines of weakness being provided in the container body
    • B65D5/544—Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing for opening containers formed by erecting a blank in tubular form the lines of weakness being provided in the container body and defining after rupture a lid hinged about a line located in the top surface of the container
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/02—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
    • B65D5/0254—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward folding of flaps and securing them by means of a tongue integral with one of the flaps

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Abstract

A product pack (1) comprises an opening flap (2) which closes of an access opening (24) into said pack (1) and is hinged from a panel (16) of said pack about a first hinge line (6) such that the flap (2) can in use be pivoted about said first hinge (6) to allow access into said pack (1). The pack (1) also comprises a second hinge (8) spaced from said first hinge (6) along said panel (16). An access portion (20) of said panel (16) extending from and adjacent said first hinge (6) is defined between said first and second hinges (6,8). In use, the access portion (20) of said panel (16) can be pivoted about said second hinge (8) with said end flap (2). A pair of spaced apart score lines (12a,12b) are defined in said panel (16) and extend respectively from said first hinge (6) to said second hinge (8) to define lateral sides of the access portion (20) of the top panel (16), and are configured to release the sides of the access portion (20) from the remainder of the pack (1) such that the access portion (20) can pivot about said second hinge (8).

Description

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A PRODUCT PACK The present invention relates generally to product packs or cartons/boxes for packaging articles, and in particular to product packs or cartons formed from folded sheet blanks. Specifically it relates to such product packs or cartons formed from sheet cardboard and used for example for packaging medicaments (eg. tablets).
Conventional product packs or cartons, for example for medicaments, typically comprise a sheet cardboard net/blank which is folded and joined to form a rectangular sleeve and box shaped structure. End flaps, comprising respective extended portions of one of the panels of the sleeve, project from respective end panels and each end of the sleeve. The end flaps are folded about a hinge line along the end of the sleeve and sleeve panel to close off the respective ends of the sleeve with an end tab of the end flaps being tucked into the sleeve to secure the end flaps in place and closing of the ends of the pack. The medicaments (usually with a product leaflet) or other product to be packaged is placed within the sleeve and product packs with the ends flaps then closed securing the contents therein.
The outside of the product pack is generally printed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the carton and to include details and information relating to the packaged product. The printing is carried out on the sheet net prior to folding.
To open the product pack the end flaps are simply untucked from the sleeve and the end flaps folded back to open the end of the carton. The contents of the product pack can then be extracted from the product pack/cartons and sleeve through the open end.
Whilst such packs are simple to manufacture, removing the contents from the packs can be problematic in particular
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with small narrow packs typically used for medicaments.
Specifically removal and extraction of the pack contents through the opening at the end of the pack can be difficult, and it can be difficult for those opening the pack to get their fingers into the pack through the opening and pull and extract the contents from the pack. This can be particularly difficult for elderly or otherwise infirm patients who typically may require the medicaments contained within the pack. Furthermore medicaments contained in such packs generally include a leaflet with the bister pack of pills.
Often the blister pack of pills can be removed but the folded leaflet with important details relating to the medicaments is more difficult to remove and may be inadvertently left and stuck in the pack.
It is therefore desirable to provide an improved product pack which addresses the above described problems and/or which offers improvements generally.
Preferably such an improved pack should also be relatively simple to manufacture, is sufficiently robust, and provides a similar level of protection for the contents, as compared to conventional packs. In addition it is desirable that the exterior of the pack has a smooth unobscured finish such that it can be easily printed and so that even once opened the exterior is not damaged or deteriorates such that the printing on the exterior is still clearly visible.
According to the present invention there is provided a product pack, and a blank for such a product pack as described in the accompanying claims.
In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a product pack comprising an opening flap which closes off an access opening into said pack and which is hinged from a panel such that the flap can in use be pivoted about said hinge to allow access into said pack. The pack also comprising a second hinge spaced from said first hinge along
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said panel. An access portion of said panel extending from and adjacent said first hinge is defined between said first and second hinges. The access portion of the panel and second hinge are arranged and operatively associated with said flap such that in use the access portion of said panel can be pivoted about said second hinge with said end flap.
By defining and providing an access portion operatively associated with the opening flap a larger opening into the pack is provided making it easier to remove and extract the contents of the pack from the pack.
Preferably a pair of spaced apart score lines are defined in said panel and extend respectively from said first hinge to said second hinge. The said score lines are preferably defined in an underside of said panel.
Furthermore the score lines extend and define lateral sides of the access portion of the top panel and are configured to release the sides of the access portion from the remainder of the pack such that the access portion can pivot about said second hinge.
The score lines advantageously allow the pivoting of the access portion and define the second hinge about which the access portion pivots. By scoring only on the underside a smooth outer upper surface of the pack is provided which can be easily printed with any printing not being obscured by the score lines.
Preferably the score lines are defined towards the lateral sides of said panel and extend only partially along said panel. Specifically the score lines are spaced from the side edges of said panel. The score lines are preferably configured such that when the access portion is pivoted about said second hinge a backing portion of said access portion is left attached to a remainder of said pack along the sides of said access portion.
By leaving a backing portion the structural strength of the opened pack is maintained and also the access portion,
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when the pack is reclosed is supported on the backing portions preventing the access portion form falling ino the pack.
The panel may comprise a top panel of said product pack with the product pack further comprising a bottom panel and a pair of side panels.
The product pack is of a rectangular shape. In particular the product pack may be of an elongate shape in which the length of the pack is significantly greater than the width and height of the pack.
In such a pack access into the pack with a conventional opening flap is particularly difficult. However with the present arrangement described above and incorporating an access portion it is easier to remove the contents of the pack.
The opening flap is typically defined in an end of said pack.
The product pack is preferably formed from a planar sheet of material which is folded about a series of fold lines which define said panels to form said pack. The product pack is preferably made from cardboard.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a blank for a product pack comprising a series of panel sections divided by a series of fold lines about which the panel sections can be folded to produce a product pack. A flap portion projects from and is divided by a first hinge fold line from a first panel section of said panel sections. The flap portion forms in the assembled product pack an access opening into said formed pack. The blank further comprises a second hinge fold line defined in said panel and spaced along said panel from said first hinge, and an access portion of said panel extending from and adjacent said first hinge and defined between said first and second hinges. The access portion of the panel and second hinge are arranged and operatively associated with
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said flap such that in use the access portion of said panel can be pivoted about said second hinge with said end flap.
The blank for a product pack preferably further comprises a pair of spaced apart score lines defined in said first panel and extending respectively from said first hinge to said second hinge fold line.
Preferably the fold along said second hinge fold line is only made once the product pack is assembled and opened.
The present invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the following figures in which: Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of an assembled product pack in accordance with an embodiment of the invention with the end flap shown in opened condition; Figure 2 is a schematic illustration similar to figure 1 but with the end flap shown in a more fully opened condition; Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of the sheet net blank, showing the fold and scoring lines, suitable in an embodiment of the invention for forming the assembled carton pack shown in figure 1 and 2.
Referring to figure 1, the assembled product pack suitable for example for packaging medicaments (eg. a blister pack of tablets and associated product leaflet) is shown. The packaged products are inserted and packaged within the assembled product pack 1. The assembled pack 1 is of a generally rectangular box shape comprising a planar top panel 16, a planar bottom panel 17, and a pair of planar side panels 13., 15. The top 16 panel is disposed substantially parallel to but spaced from the bottom panel 17 with the top panel 16 overlying the bottom panel 17. The side panels 13,15 are similarly disposed parallel and spaced from each other and interconnect the sides of the top 16 and
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bottom 17 panels together with the side panels 13,15 disposed generally perpendicularly to the top and bottom panels 16,17. As shown when assembled the panels 16,17, 13,15 define a generally rectangular cross section sleeve with opening 24 at each end thereof.
A planar end flap 2, integral with the end top panel 16 and extending from an end of the top panel 16 is hinged about a first end flap hinge fold line 6 extending laterally along the end of the top panel 16. The end flap 2 comprises a generally rectangular end panel portion 3 corresponding to the rectangular opening of the end of the sleeve, and an end tab portion 4 at the distal end of the end flap 2 which is hinged about an end tab fold line 7 which is parallel and spaced from the first end flap hinge fold line 7. The end flap 2 closes off the end of the sleeve, with in a closed condition (not shown), the end flap 2 being pivoted and folded about the first end flap hinge line 6 to dispose the end panel portion 3 substantially perpendicular to the top panel 16 and sleeve. With the end flap 2 in the closed position the end tab 4 of the end flap 2 is folded about the end tab fold line 7 such that the end tab 4 is perpendicular to the end panel 3 and parallel to the bottom panel 17 with the end tab 4 inserted and tucked into the sleeve to thereby secure the end flap 2 in place.
The other end of the product pack 1 and sleeve is similarly closed by a similar second end flap 26 which in this embodiment extends from and is integral with the bottom panel 17 and extends from the other end of the product pack 1. The second end flap 26 could though of course also extend from the top panel 16 in other embodiments, with then both end flaps 2,26 extending from the same panel.
A pair of parallel spaced apart score lines 12a, 12b extending longitudinally from the end of the top panel 16 from and away from the first end flap hinge fold line 6 are cut into the underside (i. e. inside surface) surface of the
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top panel 16. Such scoring on the underside is known as reverse scoring. The score lines 12a, 12b extend the same distance 1 longitudinally part way along and generally parallel to respective side edges and side fold lines 32,34 of the top panel 16. As shown the score lines 12a, 12b whilst extending generally along the side edges of the top panel 16, are spaced a small distance d (exaggerated in the figures for clarity) from the side edges and side folds 32,34. The score lines 12a, 12b partially cut through the thickness of the top panel 16 but with the depth of the scoring stopping short of the upper/outer surface of the top panel 16. Such scoring weakens the panel 16 along the score lines 12a, 12b and side edges.
In use and when opening the assembled and packed product pack 1 for the first time the end flap 2 is pivoted about the first hinge fold 6 and the end tab 4 removed from the pack 1 and sleeve to open the end of the pack 1. By further pulling the back on the end flap 2, as indicated by arrow A, the end of top panel 16 adjacent the end flap 2 tears generally along a portion lOa, lOb of the side edge fold lines 32,34 of the top panel 16 and along the score lines 12a, 12b. The score lines 12a, 12b having selectively weakened the top panel 16 in these areas controls and ensures the neat tearing along these lines. This releases an end access portion 20 of the top panel 16 adjacent to the end flap 2 extending longitudinally the length I of the score lines 12a, 12b. The access portion 20 can thereby be pivoted about a second hinge fold line 8 created when the access portion 20 is pulled back and extending laterally between the score lines 12a, 12b. This second hinge fold line 8 is generally parallel to the first hinge fold line 6 but spaced (the length 1 of the score lines 12a, 12b) longitudinally along the top panel 16 from the first hinge fold line 6. It will be recognised that this second hinge fold line 8 is defined by the score lines 12a, 12b with the
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longitudinal position of the second hinge fold line 8 being defined by the length 1 of the score lines 12a, 12b. The access portion 20 of the top panel 16 is thereby also defined by the score lines 12a, 12b and the second hinge fold line 8 and extends from the first hinge fold line 6 adjacent to the end flap 2 to the second hinge fold line 8. As shown the second hinge fold line 8 can be preferably enhanced and redefined by similarly to the side score lines 12a, 12b reverse scoring along the underside of the top panel 16 along the hinge fold line 8 but without cutting through to the upper/outer surface of the top panel 16.
By pivoting and hinging the access portion 20 of the top panel 16 with the end flap 2 access into the product pack 1 is improved with a larger opening in the end of the product pack 1 being provided. The contents of the product pack 1 can accordingly be more easily grasped and extracted from the product pack 1.
Once opened the product pack 1 can be reclosed with the access portion 20 pivoted about the second hinge fold 8 parallel to the remainder of the top panel 12 and the end flap 2 pivoted abut the first hinge fold line 6 and end tab 4 tucked into the pack 1 to close off the end of the pack 1.
Of course when the pack 1 is opened again after the first opening the access portion 20 of the top panel 16 simply pivots about the already defined second hinge fold 8 and no tearing along the side of the access portion 20 is necessary.
As shown in figures 1 and 2 by spacing the score lines 12a, 12b a small distance d from the side fold edges 32,34 a backing portion strip 11a, llb of the top panel 16 is left along the sides with only a top strip portion 18a, 18b pivoting with the access portion 20. These backing portion strips lla, llb improve the stability of the product pack 1 once opened and stabilise the ends of the side panel 13,15. In addition once the pack 1 has been first opened and access
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portion 20 first folded back, the backing side portion strips lla, llb provide a support ledge upon which the access portion 20 can rest when the pack 1 is reclosed. This prevents the access portion from pivoting further into the pack once opened.
The score lines 12a, 12b are cut into the underside/inside surface of the top panel 16. and only partially through the panel. Consequently, prior to first opening of the pack 1 the score lines are not visible in the outer surface of the pack 1. Similarly the second hinge fold line 8 is also not visible. As a result the outer surface of the pack can be easily printed with product information with such printing not being obscured or detracted. Even when the pack 1 has been opened for the first time and the access portion 20 pulled back, any printing is not substantially deteriorated or obscured, in particular since the top strip side portions 18a, 18b are contiguous with the access portion 20 and the tears lOa, lOb are only along the sides and not in the main portion of the top panel 16. The second fold hinge 8, since this is not in itself preformed and is only folded once the pack 1 is first opened, also does not substantially obstruct or deteriorate the printing and upper outer surface.
In the embodiment shown the other end flap 26 of the product pack 1 is of a conventional design without the access portion 20 or score line 12a, 12b and can be contrasted with the other end flap 2 arrangement described above. It will be appreciated though that in other embodiments both ends of the product pack could comprise end flaps with access portions 20 and score lines 12a, 12b.
The product pack 1 shown in an assembled condition in figure 1 and 2 is fabricated from a sheet cardboard by cutting out a suitable net blank 5 and folding the sheet net 5 to form the assembled pack 1. A suitable sheet net blank 5 is shown in figure 3. Referring to figure 3 the side
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panels 13,15 and top panels 16,17 are contiguous and are defined and separated laterally by longitudinal fold lines 28,30, 32,34 (shown as dashed lines in figure 3) which define the side edges of the respective panels 13,15, 16,17. The sheet card net 5 is folded about these fold lines 28,30, 32,34 during assembly of and to produce the pack 1.
The net 5 also includes a side tab 19 on the lateral side of the defined top panel portion 16 of the net 5. When the net 5 is folded about the fold lines 28,30, 32,34 to form the product pack 1 the side tab 19 is positioned to abut the inner side of side panel 15 and is glued thereto in order to secure and form the pack and sleeve. The reverse scoring of what when the pack 1 is assembled is the underside of the top panel 16 is shown by crossed lines in figure 3.
Whilst in the embodiment shown the product pack is shown as rectangular with an end flap 2 and access portion in the end of the pack, it will be appreciated that the opening flap and access portion 20 could be defined and provided in the side of the pack. In addition the invention could be applied to different, non rectangular shapes of packs with more panels. Other variations of this embodiment will also be contemplated by those skilled in the art.

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  1. CLAIMS 1. A product pack comprising an opening flap which closes off an access opening into said pack and which is hinged about a first hinge line from a panel of the pack such that the flap can in use be pivoted about said first hinge to allow access into said pack, wherein the pack further comprises a second hinge spaced from said first hinge along said panel, and an access portion of said panel extending from and adjacent said first hinge and defined between said first and second hinges ; the access portion of the panel and second hinge arranged and operatively associated with said flap such that in use the access portion of said panel can be pivoted about said second hinge with said end flap.
  2. 2. A product pack as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a pair of spaced apart score lines defined in said panel and extending respectively from said first hinge to said second hinge.
  3. 3. A product pack as claimed in claim 2 in which said score lines are defined in an underside of said panel
  4. 4. A product pack as claimed in claim 2 or 3 in which the score lines extend and define lateral sides of the access portion of the top panel and are configured to release the sides of the access portion from the remainder of the pack such that the access portion can pivot about said second hinge.
  5. 5. A product pack as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 4 in which the score lines are defined towards the lateral sides of said panel and extend only partially
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    along said panel.
  6. 6. A product pack as claimed in claim 5 in which said score lines are spaced from the side edges of said panel.
  7. 7. A product pack as claimed in any preceding claim in which the score lines are configured such that when the access portion is pivoted about said second hinge a backing portion of said access portion is left attached to a remainder of said pack along the sides of said access portion.
  8. 8. A product pack as claimed in any preceding claim in which the pack said panel comprises a top panel of said product pack, the product pack further comprising a bottom panel and a pair of side panels.
  9. 9. A product pack as claimed in any preceding claim in which the product pack is of an elongate shape in which the length of the pack is significantly greater than the width and height of the pack.
  10. 10. A product pack as claimed in any preceding claim in which the opening flap is defined in an end of said pack.
  11. 11. A product pack as claimed in any preceding claim in which the product pack is formed from a planar sheet of material which is folded about a series of fold lines which define said panels to form said pack.
  12. 12. A product pack as claimed in any preceding claim in which the product pack is made from cardboard.
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  13. 13. A product pack as claimed in any preceding claim in which the product pack is of a rectangular shape.
  14. 14. A blank for a product pack comprising a series of panel sections divided by a series of fold lines about which the panel sections can be folded to produce a product pack, and a flap portion projecting from and divided by a first hinge fold line from a first panel section of said panel sections, the flap portion forming in the assembled product pack an access opening into said formed pack, wherein the blank further comprises a second hinge fold line defined in said panel and spaced along said panel from said first hinge, and an access portion of said panel extending from and adjacent said first hinge and defined between said first and second hinges; the access portion of the panel and second hinge arranged and operatively associated with said flap such that in use the access portion of said panel can be pivoted about said second hinge with said end flap.
  15. 15. A blank for a product pack as claimed in claim 14 further comprising a pair of spaced apart score lines defined in said first panel and extending respectively from said first hinge to said second hinge fold line.
  16. 16. A blank for a product pack as claimed in claim 14 or 15 wherein a fold along said second hinge fold line is only made once the product pack is assembled and opened.
  17. 17. A product pack comprising a second hinge spaced from a first hinge along a panel of said pack, and an access portion of said panel extending from and adjacent said first hinge and defined between said first and second
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    hinges; the access portion of the panel and second hinge arranged and operatively associated with said flap such that in use the access portion of said panel can be pivoted about said second hinge with said end flap.
  18. 18. A carton pack as hereinbefore described with reference to figures 1 to 3.
  19. 19. A blank for a product pack as hereinbefore described with reference to figures 1 to 3.
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US4498581A (en) * 1983-10-11 1985-02-12 Champion International Corporation Beverage can carton with opening panel
GB2275913A (en) * 1993-03-11 1994-09-14 Lmg Folding Cartons Limited A box having a handle
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