BRPI0608869A2 - MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FORMING A PACKAGE, AND PACKING - Google Patents

Abstract

A carton has a handle having gussets that provide cushioning for a user's hand during carrying of the carton. The handle also provides additional strength, rigidity and tear resistance to the carton.

Description

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FORMING A PACKAGE, AND PACKING

BACKGROUND

Constructions of packaging carrying handles are well known in the art. Conventional carrying strap constructions, however, often have many disadvantages. For example, conventional carrying strap constructions may break during lifting of the package due to a lack of strength. Lifting can also cause conventional packages to deform or tear on or at least around the break lines forming the carrying handle.

SUMMARY

According to a first embodiment of the invention, a package comprises a carrying handle having first and second reinforcing elements defined by an opening line and external lines extending through multiple panels of the package. Breakage detents are spaced relative to the ends of the outside lines. The reinforcing elements can be accessed at the opening line and folded into the package during use. Outside lines may have inwardly concave curved profiles.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the carrying handle provides packet resistance through the arrangement and shape of the handle lines. The handle also allows deflection of the upper surface of the handle simultaneously reducing the likelihood of breakage or excessive deformation, etc. The handle additionally allows the top or top panel to slightly deflect outwards and upwards while maintaining the adjacent side panels in a substantially undeformed position. This deflection allows the package to maintain contact, and / or support for articles disposed in the package.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate the above mentioned advantages and other advantages and benefits of various additional configurations by reading the following detailed description of the configurations with reference to the drawing figures listed below.

In accordance with common practice, the various features of the drawings discussed below are not necessarily represented to scale. The dimensions of various features and elements of the drawings may be enlarged or reduced for clarity of illustration of the embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGURES

FIG. 1. is a plan view of an outside of a die used to form a package according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a package carrying handle according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 illustrates the package in a partially assembled configuration.

FIG. 4 illustrates packaging in a more advanced assembly configuration.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the fully assembled package.

FIG. 6 is another perspective view of the fully assembled package.

FIG. 7 illustrates the opening of the carrying handle.

FIG. 8 illustrates an additional opening and carrying handle.

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the package with the handle open and in a configuration suitable for transportation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION"

The carrying handle of the present invention generally relates to a handle for a package or other containers. The present invention may be used, for example, in packages containing articles or products such as, for example, food and / or beverages. Items may include beverage containers such as cans, bottles, PET containers, or other containers such as those used for packaging food. Additionally, the carrying handle may be used in packaging containing articles in boxes such as those used for packing food products, household cleaning products, and the like.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a matrix 8 used for "forming a package 200" (illustrated in FIGS - 5 and 6) according to a first embodiment of the invention. The matrix 8 comprises a foldably coupled bottom panel 10 to a top side panel 20 in a transverse fold line 21, a top panel 30 coupled foldably to the top side panel 20 in a transverse fold line 31, and a coupled bottom side panel 40. collapsible to the top panel 30 in a transverse fold line 41. An adhesive panel 50 may be collapsible to the bottom panel 10 in a transverse fold line 51. The top panel 30 may include relief lines of effort 36, 38.

A first and a second bottom end flaps 12, 14 may be collapsibly coupled to opposite ends of the bottom panel 10. A first and a second side end flaps 22, 24 may be collapsibly coupled to opposite ends of the panel top side 20. A first and second top end flaps 32, 34 may be collapsibly coupled to opposite ends of the top panel 30. A third and fourth side end flaps 42, 44 may be coupled to each other. foldable to opposite ends of bottom side panel 40. End flaps 12, 22, 32, 42 extend along a first marginal area of die 8 and may be foldably coupled along a first line of longitudinal fold 62. End flaps 12, 24, 34, 44 extend along a second marginal area of die 8 and may be foldably coupled along of a second line of. longitudinal fold 64 .. The longitudinal fold lines 62, 64 may be straight fold lines, or may be offset at one or more locations for consideration, for example, of the package thickness. When package 200 'is assembled (FIG. 5), end flaps 12, 22, 32, 42 close a first end of package 200, and end flaps 14, 24, 34, 44 close a second end of the package. 200 packing.

A delivery device 80 may be formed at one or more locations in the packaging die 8. The exemplary die 8 is illustrated with a delivery device 80 at the second end of the die. Supply device 80 may be formed, for example, from a combination of cut lines, crease lines, break lines, fold lines, or other disturbing lines in the matrix 8.

A carrying handle 100 is formed through top side panel 20, top panel 30, e.g. bottom side panel 40. The handle 100 is discussed in detail below with reference to FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 2, the handle 100 comprises a first curved outer line 102, a second curved outer line 104, and an opening line 106 extending between the first and second outer lines 102, 104. A first and a second oblique line 112, 116 extend from points adjacent to, including contact with, opening line 106 to points adjacent to first curved line 102. A third and fourth oblique lines 114, 118 extend from points adjacent to opening line 106 to points adjacent to second curved line 104. The first and third oblique lines 112, 114 may extend generally in the direction of the intersections of the first and second outer lines 102, 104, respectively, and transverse fold line 31. The second and fourth oblique lines 116, 118 may extend generally towards the intersections of the outer lines 102, 104 respectively and the transverse fold line 41.

The lines of the carrying handle 100 define first and second folding reinforcement elements 130, 132 over respective first and second sides of the opening line 106. The first reinforcement element 130 comprises a first central panel 141 and a first and a second one. second edge panels 151, 161. The second stiffening member 132 comprises a second center panel 142 and a third and fourth edge panels 152, 162. Edge panels 151, 152 may extend from the top side panel 20 for top panel 30, and edge panels 161, 162 may extend. from the top panel 30 to the bottom thin panel 40.

Curved outer lines 102, 104 may terminate at their first and second ends in first and second curved sections 156, 164, respectively. The first and second curved sections 156, 164 are arranged on the carrying handle 100 to define end edges of the reinforcing elements 130, 132 when the handle is opened, and to inhibit any breakage beyond the extension of the opening line 106. first and second break detents 120, 121 may be spaced with respect to first and second cuts 154, 156. The first break detent 120 comprises a generally generally "V" shaped first line 122 and a first longitudinally extending line 124 is spaced from the first end of the outer lines.102, 104. The second break holder 121 comprises a second generally XXV-shaped line 126 and a second longitudinally extending line 128 spaced from the second end of the first and second outer lines 102 104. Generally, breakage holders 120, 121 are designed to limit or control breakage of opening and / or use. carrying strap 100.

The first and second outer lines 102, 104 may be, for example, formed by a series of hollow cuts (e.g., a cut line / crease) intended to allow the first e.g. second reinforcing elements 130, 132 are folded inwardly as the transport handle 100 is accessed. The opening line 106 may, for example, be formed by placing a series of spaced sections (e.g., a section line / spaces). The opening line 106 is designed to "be opened or torn by penetration which may generally be referred to as, for example, a" break line. "The opening line 106 may also comprise an opening extending throughout or part of the opening line extension 106 to facilitate breakage and / or opening at line 106. The oblique lines 112, 114, 116, 118 may, for example, consist of section lines / spaces having section extensions' and spaces smaller than the opening line 1.06.The "V" shaped lines 122, 126 may consist, for example, of crease lines or indented lines, and the longitudinally extending lines 124, 128 may consist, for example, of Each of the cuts in the carrying handle 100 may extend through the die 8 (100% cuts),.

The first and second curved lines 102, 104 may have generally continuously curved profiles, and may be described as being generally continuously concave inwardly towards the opening line 106, facing each other on their concave faces. In the configuration illustrated in FIG. 2, as. first and second outer rows 102, 104 are continuously curved along edge panels 151, 152, 161, 162 and along center panels 141, 142. Lines 102, 104 define nagenerally a flat oval or elliptical profile as found illustrated in FIG. 2.

FIG. 3 illustrates an initial step of assembling the package 200, wherein the die 8 is folded such that the adhesive panel 50 is brought into contact with the bottom side panel 40 and secured with a suitable glue or other adhesive. Referring to FIG. 4, the die 8 is partially opened such that it has a generally tubular sleeve shape, and the end flaps 12, 22, 32, 42 are folded and joined together to close the first end of the package 200.

Referring to FIG. 5, the end flaps 14, 24, 34, .44 may then be folded and joined together to close the second end by completing the package assembly 200. Containers C (shown in FIG. 9) may be loaded into the package. partially formed 200 at any time prior to closure of both ends of the package 200. End flaps 12, 22, 32, 42 form a first end panel 210, and end flaps 14, 24, 34 44 'form a second end panel 220. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of package 1200 mounted with top side panel 20 disposed face up.

FIGS 7 and 8 illustrate a user forming a carrying handle opening of the handle 100 for placing the package 200 in a configuration suitable for carrying. Referring to FIG. 7, a user may insert one or more fingers into the handle 100 by pressing and containing the opening line 106. Referring to FIG. 8, the second reinforcement element 132 may then be accommodated within the package 200 when the break of the opening line 106 extends to the bottom side panel 40. The reception of the second reinforcement element 132 is partly enabled by deformation deformation of the second reinforcement element 132 may be facilitated by, for example, a bend in the oblique lines 114, 118, which also allows the edge panels 152, 162 to be. bent inwardly during reception of the reinforcement element 132.

Similarly, the first reinforcement element 130 may be accommodated within the package 200. FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the package 200 with both sides of the handle 100 open, and with both reinforcing elements 130, 132 accommodated within the package. The locations of the first and second folded reinforcement elements 130, 132 are indicated by dashed lines in FIG. 9. The package 200 is now in a transport configuration in which a user can grasp the package on either side of the handle 100, with the user's fingers exerting pressure against one of the received reinforcement elements 130, 132.

The double-sided handle 100 facilitates the lifting and carrying of the package 200 and allows transport from either side of the handle 100. For example, in some configurations, the handle 100 provides comfort for a user carrying the package by allowing operation of the handle 100 without the user's hand contacting any sharp or torn edges of the package 200 while providing. a user hand contact damping effect provided by the welded reinforcement elements 130, 132. The handle 100 thus provides a damping effect on both sides, regardless of which side the user decides to access. Even though the handle 100 has double side, the user may choose to open a single side of the handle 100 on any of the reinforcement elements 130, 132 to carry the package 200. The accommodating of the reinforcement elements 130, 132 is facilitated. by the oblique loop lines 112, 114, 116, 118.

The handle 100 also provides robustness and breaking strength during the lifting and carrying of package 200. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 7-9, the downwardly extending handle 100 to one or both of the first and second side panels 20, 40 allows a portion of the lifting effort to be transferred along the side panels 20, 40. that extend vertically. Additionally, the profiles of the outer lines 102, 104, which can generally be continuously curved e.g. concave inwards prevent stress concentrations on the top panel 30 and side panels 20, 40 along and around the edge of the handle 100.

Additionally, the handle 100 may allow deflection and deformation of the top panel 30, while reducing deflection of the first and second side panels 20, 40. This deflection allows the package 200 to maintain contact and / or support for articles disposed in the package.

Example 1

A parallelepiped package 200 as illustrated in FIGS. 5-6 accommodated eight 12-ounce petaloid-shaped bottles in a 2x4 arrangement. Referring to FIG. 5, the package 200 had a height H of about 6.75 inches (171.45 mm) and a width W of about 5.125 inches (130.175 mm). The package 200 is constructed of a solid unbleached sulphate (SUS - board) compact board material. The fold lines 62, 64 consisted of cuts / lines creased with the cuts extending through the matrix 8 (i.e. 100% cuts).

Fold lines 21, 31, 41, 51 consisted of creased lines. Referring to FIG. 2, the carrying handle 100 had a DH depth of about 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) and a WH width of about 10.375 inches (263,525 mm). The loop 100 was symmetrical around the opening line 106. The first and second curved outer lines 102, 104 were formed from 100% cuts and creased lines, and the opening line 106 was formed from a cutting line / spaces with 100% cuts. The oblique lines 112, 114, 116, 118 also consisted of 100% section lines / spaces.

In accordance with the configurations discussed above, although the outer lines 102, 104 of the carrying handle 100 are illustrated as continuously curved lines, the overall shape of the handle 100 can be, for example, obtained by sequential linear cut and cut elements. / or creases in a concave arrangement, etc. For example, linear segments or lines may be used to define a relatively thick profile at a central part (such as the DH dimension in FIG. 2), and relatively thin at the outer edges or edges of the reinforcement elements, with the outer lines. being generally continuously concave and curved through the extension of the handle. Such a construction could be characterized as tapered at the edges of the reinforcement elements.

In the above configurations, the package 200 is described as accommodating petaloid shaped bottle type containers C. in a 2x4 configuration. However, other types of containers, packages, articles, and other items may be accommodated in a package according to the present invention. The dimensions of the die 8 may also be altered to accommodate various container shapes. For example, the package in which the handle according to the present invention is arranged would also function satisfactorily if the package were sized and shaped to contain articles in other configurations such as 3x4, 4x3, 3x6, 2x4, 2x5, etc.

The package 200 is illustrated as having a delivery device 80 which allows access to the contents of the package from one end of the package. Other opening characteristics, if desired opening characteristics may be provided to provide easy access to the contents of the package. Additionally, positioning devices may be included which position the articles within the package.

The carrying handle detailed herein may be provided or used with any container, box, packaging, etc. In fact, a multiplicity of handles such as that detailed herein may be provided. in alternating, opposite or adjunct panels. These multiple handles could be used for. lift and / or carry larger, bulkier packages or other packages that could benefit from such multiple handles

The die 8 according to the present invention may for example be formed of coated cardboard and similar materials. For example, the inner and / or outer sides of the matrix may be coated with a clay coating.

The clay coating may then be printed superficially with product-related elements, advertising elements, and other information or images. Amatriz 'can then be coated with a varnish to protect the printed information about the matrix. The matrix may also be coated, for example, with a moisture barrier layer on one side or both sides of the matrix. According to exemplary embodiments, the matrix may be constructed of cardboard of such a caliber that is heavier and stiffer than plain paper. The matrix may also be constructed of other materials, such as cardboard, hard paper, or any other material having suitable properties to enable the carrying handle 100 to function at least generally as described above. The matrix may also be laminated with or coated with one or more laminar type materials on selected panels or sections of panels.

In the present invention, a fold line may be any form of substantially linear, though not necessarily straight, weakening that facilitates folding along it. More specifically, but not necessarily for purposes of limiting the scope of the present invention, fold lines include: a crease line, such as lines formed with a blind creasing knife, or the like, which creates a crushed or recessed portion in the material along the desired weakening line, a section partially extending to a material along the desired weakening line, and / or a series of cuts extending partially into the material and / or wholly through the material along the material. desired weakening line; and various combinations of these features. In situations where cutting is used to create a bend line, typically the cut will not be excessively long so as to induce a reasonable user to consider the bend line as constituting a break line.

The above configurations may be described as including one or more panels adhered together with glue. The term "glue" is intended herein to cover all types of adhesives commonly used for fixing cardboard packaging panels.

The foregoing description of the invention illustrates and describes the present invention. Additionally, the present disclosure illustrates and describes only selected embodiments of the invention, but it should be understood that the invention is usable in a variety of other combinations, modifications and environments and is subject to change or modification within the scope of the inventive concept as set forth herein, corresponding to those of the invention. above and / or within the competence or knowledge of the relevant art.

Claims (23)

1. ASSEMBLY MATRIX FORMING A PACKAGE, the matrix being characterized by comprising: a first panel; a second panel foldably coupled to the first panel; a third panel foldably coupled to the second panel; a fourth panel foldably coupled to the third panel; at least a first end flap extending along a first panel; marginal area of the matrix: at least one second end flap extending along a second marginal area of the matrix; a carrying handle having a first reinforcing member, a second reinforcing member, a first rupture holder and a second rupture holder, wherein the handle is defined at least in part by a first curved concave outer line, a second curved concave outer line, and an opening line extending between the first and second outer lines, the first and second reinforcing elements, the first and second outer lines, and the opening line extending through the second, third and fourth panels, the first break holder is spaced from a first end of the first outer line in the second panel, and the second break holder is spaced from a second end of the first outer line in the fourth panel. Array according to Claim 1, characterized in that the first and second outer lines are substantially continuously curved. Array according to Claim 2, characterized in that the first reinforcement element is arranged on a first side of the opening line and the second reinforcement element is arranged on a second side of the opening line. Array according to Claim 3, characterized in that the handle is further defined at least in part by: a first oblique line extending from a point adjacent the opening line; a second oblique line extending from a point adjacent to the opening line. Array according to Claim 4, characterized in that the handle is further defined by at least part of: a third oblique line extending from a point adjacent the opening line; a fourth oblique line extending from a point adjacent to the opening line, wherein the first and second oblique lines extend through the first reinforcement element, and the third and fourth oblique lines extend through the second reinforcement element. Matrix according to Claim 4, characterized in that the first oblique line extends adjacent a fold line between the second and third panels, and the second oblique line extends adjacent a fold line between the third and fourth panels. panels. Array according to Claim 6, characterized in that the first rupture holder comprises a first substantially "V" shaped line and a longitudinally extending first line, the first longitudinally extending line being adjacent to the first one. end and spaced from it. Array according to Claim 3, characterized in that the first and second outer lines meet at the first end at one. first curved cut, and the second end into a second curved cut. Array according to Claim 3, characterized in that the first rupture holder comprises a first substantially "V" shaped line and a first longitudinally extending line, with the first longitudinally extending line being adjacent and spaced apart. relative to the first end. Matrix according to Claim 3, characterized in that: the opening line comprises a breaking line; and the first and second outer lines are at least partly defined by creases. 11. ASSEMBLY MATRIX FORMING A PACKAGE, the matrix being characterized by comprising: a first panel; a second panel foldably coupled to the first panel, a third panel coupled. collapsible to the second panel; a fourth panel collapsibly coupled to the third panel; at least one first end flap extending along a first marginal area of the die; at least a second end flap extending along of a second marginal area of the matrix; a carrying handle having a first reinforcing member, a second reinforcing member, a first rupture holder and a second rupture holder, wherein the handle is defined at least in part by a curved concave first outer line, a second line curved concave outer surface, an opening line extending between the first and second outer lines, a first oblique line 10 extending from a point adjacent to the opening line, and a second oblique line extending from a point adjacent to the line - the first and second reinforcement members, the first and second outer lines, and the opening line extending through the second, third and fourth panels, the first break holder being spaced with respect to a first end of the first outer line and comprising a substantially "V" shaped first line and a first line extending extending longitudinally, and the second break detent being spaced with respect to a second end of the first outer line. -. Array according to Claim 11, characterized in that the first oblique line extends adjacent to a fold line between the second and third panels, and the second "oblique line extends adjacent to a fold line between the third and third panels. room panels. Array according to claim 12, characterized in that the handle is further defined in part by: a third oblique line extending from a point adjacent the opening line; A fourth oblique line extending from a point adjacent to the opening line, wherein the first and second oblique lines extend through the first reinforcement element, and the third and fourth oblique lines extend through the second reinforcement element. Array according to Claim 13, characterized in that the first and second outer lines meet at the first end in a first curved section and at the second end in a second curved section. Matrix according to Claim 11, characterized in that: the opening line 'comprises a breaking line; and you first and second outer lines are at least partly defined by creases. Packing, characterized in that it comprises: a first panel; a second panel adjacent to the first panel; a third panel adjacent to the second panel; a fourth panel adjacent to the third panel; a first end panel at a first end of the package; end panel at a second end of the package; a carrying handle having a first reinforcing member, a second reinforcing member, a first rupture holder and a second rupture holder, wherein the handle is defined at least in part by a first curved concave outer line, a second curved concave outer line, and an opening line extending between the first and second outer lines, the first and second reinforcing members, the first and second outer lines, and the opening line extending through the second, third and fourth panels, the first break holder being spaced with respect to a first end of the first outer line in the second panel, and the second break holder being spaced with respect to a second end of the first outer line in the fourth panel. Packaging according to Claim 16, characterized in that the first and second outer lines are substantially continuously curved. Packaging according to Claim 16, characterized in that the handle is further defined at least in part by: a first oblique line extending from a point adjacent the opening line; a second oblique line extending from a point adjacent to the opening line. Packaging according to Claim 18, characterized in that the handle is further defined at least in part by: a third oblique line extending from a point adjacent the opening line; e. a fourth oblique line extending from a point adjacent to the opening line, at first. and if, the oblique lines extend through the first reinforcement element, the third and fourth oblique lines extend through the second reinforcement element. Packaging according to Claim 18, characterized in that the first oblique line extends adjacent a fold between the second and third panels, and the second oblique line extends adjacent a fold between the third and fourth panels. Packaging according to claim 20, characterized in that the first rupture holder comprises a first substantially "V" shaped line and one. first longitudinally extending line, with the first longitudinally extending line being adjacent to and spaced from the first end. Packaging according to Claim 16, characterized in that the first and second outer lines meet at the first end in a first curved section and at the second end in a second curved section. Packaging according to claim 16, characterized in that: the opening line comprises a rupture line; and the first and second outer lines are at least partially defined by creases.