CN106458404A

CN106458404A - Carton and Carton Blank

Info

Publication number: CN106458404A
Application number: CN201580024548.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: B.L.拉姆叙尔; N.B.鲍尔
Original assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems LLC
Current assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems LLC
Priority date: 2014-05-10
Filing date: 2015-05-06
Publication date: 2017-02-22
Anticipated expiration: 2035-05-06
Also published as: TW201544411A; CN106458404B; WO2015175277A1; AR100362A1; CA2948177A1; MX2016014445A; US20170217630A1

Abstract

A carton includes panels forming a tubular structure. The panels include a first top panel (12), a second top panel (20), a first side panel (14), a second side panel (18) and a base panel (16). The first top panel is secured to an inner surface of the second top panel. The first top panel extends from the first side panel of the carton and partially across the tubular structure, wherein at least a portion of the second top panel extends from the second side panel of the carton and across the tubular structure to the first side panel. The second top panel includes a handle strap (S2) for carrying the carton while the first top panel includes a protruding portion (60, 62) defining at least in part a handle reinforcing member (S1) for reinforcing the handle strap.

Description

Carton and carton blank

Technical field

The present invention relates to a kind of carton, and it is related to a kind of blank for forming this carton, more specifically but non-exclusive Property, it is related to a kind of carton of the handgrips having for carrying this carton.

Background technology

In packaging field, it usually needs the package including multiple primary product containers is provided for consumer.This many Part is packed（multi-pack）For transport and distribution and be desired for the display of sales promotion information.For cost and Environmental consideration, needs this carton or bearing part to be formed by material as few as possible, and causes using up of its material of formation The waste that may lack.Another consideration is that the intensity of packaging is directed to, with it, the adaptability keeping and transporting big dead weight cargo.

Desirably provide a kind of with firm and be easy to sensible handle for transporting（carrying handle）Carton.

The present invention attempts overcoming or at least alleviates problem of the prior art.

Content of the invention

According to the first aspect of the invention, provide a kind of blank for forming carton, this blank is included for forming pipe Multiple panels of shape structure, the plurality of panel is mutually hinged with linear array, and include the first top board, the first side plate, substrate, Second side plate and the second top board, this first top board includes being formed for strengthening the handle strip being located in the second top board（handle strap）Handle stiffener ledge, this handle strip with respect to the substantially longitudinal extension of pipe axis of tubular structure, This ledge extends from the lateral edges of the first top board, and this second top board includes the recess limiting along its lateral edges, this recess At least a portion is shaped so that the ledge of the first blank can be enclosed within Equations of The Second Kind in the way of complementary with described ledge Like in the recess of blank, wherein, this recess limits the edge of the second top board and the edge of handle strip, and wherein, this recess Shape is suitable for making the lateral edges steering towards the second top board for the load force in handle strip.

Alternatively, this blank includes one or more end cap face of the end for closed tubular structure at least in part Plate.

Alternatively, the full-height being smaller in size than the panel hinged with it of at least one of end cap panel.

Alternatively, the second handle stiffener is provided, and it is hinged to the first top board by the first broken line.

Alternatively, the length of the first top board than first side plate hinged with it more shorter so that the second handle stiffener A part is provided by the material of neighbouring first top board arrangement.

Alternatively, the first top board is hinged to the first side plate by the second broken line, and the first broken line and the second broken line betwixt limit Determine non-zero angle.

Alternatively, the first broken line and the second broken line betwixt limit non-perpendicular angles.

Alternatively, the first broken line and the second broken line betwixt limit oblique angle.

Alternatively, blank further includes at least to be hinged to the tab of the second top board, and this tab is arranged in the first top board Free side perimeter, by the second handle stiffener is folded into become with the first top board face contact relation formed described from By lateral edges.

Alternatively, the first top board includes the second recess along its free lateral edges, and this second recess is configured and is arranged to So that when forming the first blank with the second similar blank, the tab of this second blank can be enclosed within the second recess of blank In.

Alternatively, the second handle stiffener can dividually be attached to the end cap panel being articulated with the first side plate.

According to the second aspect of the invention, a kind of carton of the multiple panels including formation tubular structure is provided, the plurality of Panel includes the first top board, the second top board, the first side plate, the second side plate and substrate, and described first top board is fixed to the second top board Inner surface, the first top board from carton first side plate extend and partially across described tubular structure, wherein, the second top board At least a portion from carton second side plate extend and across tubular structure reach the first side plate, the second top board include for The handle strip of carrying carton, the first top board includes at least partially defining the prominent of the handle stiffener for strengthening handle strip Part, this handle strip extends from the lateral edges of the first top board with respect to the substantially longitudinal extension of tubular structure, this ledge, the Two top boards include along the edge limited recess of its free side, and described recess is joined at least in part in the way of complementary with ledge Put and arrange, wherein, this recess limits the edge of the second top board and the edge of handle strip, and this recess is shaped to make handle strip In load force towards the second top board lateral edges turn to.

Alternatively, the second top board includes broken line, and this broken line is configured and arranged to guide the load force in handle strip towards hinge The opposite side edge being connected to the second top board of the second side plate turns to.

Alternatively, the first top board includes broken line, and this broken line is configured and arranged to guide the load force in handle strip towards hinge The lateral edges being connected to the first top board of the first side plate turn to.

Alternatively, this carton includes one or more end cap face of the end for closed tubular structure at least in part Plate.

Alternatively, at least one upper end of carton is circle.

Alternatively, being smaller in size than of at least one of the end cap panel providing at the circular distal of carton is hinged with it Panel full-height.

Alternatively, the first more hinged than with it in length side plate of the first top board shorter so that the second handle stiffener A part provided by the material of neighbouring first top board arrangement.

Alternatively, the first top board is hinged to the first side plate by the second broken line, and wherein, the first broken line and the second broken line Betwixt limit non-zero angle.

Alternatively, the second handle stiffener is arranged to and becomes face contact relation with the first top board, and wherein, the first folding Line and the second broken line betwixt limit acute angle.

Alternatively, tab is at least hinged to the second top board and is disposed in the free side perimeter of the first side plate, leads to Cross to be folded into the second handle stiffener becomes face contact relation to form this free lateral edges with the first top board.

According to the third aspect of the invention we, a kind of carton of the multiple panels including formation tubular structure is provided, the plurality of Panel includes the first top board, the second top board, the first side plate, the second side plate and substrate, and this first top board is fixed to the second top board Inner surface, the second top board includes the handle strip for carrying carton, and the first top board includes at least partially defining for strengthening carrying The ledge of the handle stiffener of hand strap, this handle strip extends substantially longitudinally with respect to tubular structure, this protuberance Divide and extend from the lateral edges of the first top board, the second handle that this carton is included by the first broken line is hinged to the first top board strengthens structure Part.

Alternatively, when the second handle stiffener is arranged to and becomes face contact relation with the first top board, the first broken line and Second broken line betwixt limits acute angle.

Alternatively, tab is at least hinged to the second top board and is arranged in the free side perimeter of the first side plate, passes through Second handle stiffener is folded into becomes face contact relation to form this free lateral edges with the first top board.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, a kind of carton of the multiple panels including formation tubular structure is provided, the plurality of Panel includes the first top board, the second top board, the first side plate, the second side plate and substrate, and this first top board is fixed to the second top board Inner surface, the first top board extends and partially across tubular structure, wherein, at least the one of the second top board from the first side of carton Part extends from the second side of carton and across tubular structure arrival the first side, the second top board is included for carrying carrying of carton Hand strap, the first top board includes at least partially defining the ledge of the handle stiffener for strengthening handle strip, this handle Band extends substantially longitudinally with respect to the pipe axis of tubular structure, and this ledge extends from the lateral edges of the first top board, the Two top boards include along the edge limited recess of its free side, and this recess is configured at least in part in the way of complementary with ledge And setting, and wherein, this recess and ledge limit the non-linear gap between the first top board and the second top board.

Within the scope of application it is contemplated that and expection independently or with its any combinations can take formerly previous paragraphs In, in the claims and/or be described below and accompanying drawing in illustrate various aspects, embodiment, example, feature and alternative Case.For example, the feature with regard to an embodiment description is applied to all embodiments, unless the incompatibility of existing characteristics.

Brief description

Referring now to the exemplary embodiment of the Description of Drawings present invention, wherein：

Fig. 1 is the plan view from above of the blank for forming the carton according to first embodiment；

Fig. 2 is the plan view from above of one piece material, and how many similar to the blank of Fig. 1 from the cutting of this sheet material illustrate can be Individual blank；

Fig. 3 is the birds-eye perspective of the carton being formed by the blank of Fig. 1；

Fig. 4 is the perspective view of the carton being formed by Fig. 3, its handle for transporting in being shown with；

Fig. 5 is the plan view from above of the blank for forming the carton according to second embodiment；

Fig. 6 is the plan view from above of one piece material, and how many similar to the blank of Fig. 5 from the cutting of this sheet material illustrate can be Individual blank；And

Fig. 7 is the birds-eye perspective of the carton being formed by the blank of Fig. 5, the handle in its diagram use.

Specific embodiment

Disclosed herein is the detailed description of the specific embodiment of packaging, blank and carton.It will be appreciated that disclosed reality Apply the example that example is only the mode that certain aspects of the invention can be implemented, and do not indicate that all sides that can embody the present invention The full list of formula.As it is used herein, word " exemplary " can be used for referring to being unfolded property with illustrating, trying The embodiment of sample, model or pattern.In fact, it will be appreciated that packaging described herein, blank and carton can be with each The form of kind and alternative form embody.Accompanying drawing has not necessarily been drawn to scale, and can exaggerate or reduce some features to illustrate The details of concrete part.Well-known part, material or method need not very be described in detail to avoid making disclosure mould Paste.Any specific structural details disclosed herein and function detail are not necessarily to be construed as restricted, but are only used as right The basis requiring, and as instructing those skilled in the art to adopt the representative basis of the present invention in many aspects.

Fig. 1 illustrates the ability to form the plan of the blank 10 of carton 90 as shown in Figures 3 and 4, its be used for such as but It is not limited to the primary product of tank etc.（Hereinafter referred to as article C）.Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 diagram has handle according to an embodiment of the invention The carton 90 of structure.

In the embodiment herein describing in detail, for the non-limiting purpose of the various features of the diagram present invention, art Language " carton " and " bearing part " refer to the container for engaging, carrying and/or distribute article, such as product container.It is contemplated to this The teaching of invention can be used to apply to or can not be taper and/or columnar various products container.Exemplary appearance Device includes bottle（Such as metal bottle, vial or plastic bottle）, tank（Such as aluminium pot）, cans（tin）, bag, parcel（packet） Deng.

Blank described herein is formed by a piece of suitable substrate.It will be appreciated that as it is used herein, term " suitable substrate " includes sheet of foldable material miscellaneous, cardboard, corrugated plating, cardboard, plastics and combinations thereof etc..Should When recognizing, for example in a suitable case, can be hereinafter more detailed to provide using the blank of or other quantity The bearing part structure carefully describing.

In the exemplary embodiment, blank 10,110 is configured to form the exemplary row for packing exemplary items C The carton 90,190 of row or bearing part 90,190.In the first exemplary embodiment illustrated, arrangement be 2 × 6 matrixes or Array, and article are tanks.Blank can alternatively be configured to form the thing for packing other types, quantity and size Product and/or the bearing parts for arranging or configuring packing article with difference.

Fig. 2 describes one piece material X, and illustrate can how encapsulation or be fitted together to multiple carton blank B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9 are so that using of this sheet material X maximizes.In the industry, it is however known to provide standard size and standard area Expanse of material.

Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 diagram tank C is horizontal with respect to the handgrips H of the carton 90 of the first embodiment of the present invention Alignment.Fig. 4 describe when by user's U applying power F to lift band member S, including its handgrips carton 90 roof upwards The mode of bending.

Blank 10 is included with linear array multiple main panels mutually hinged 12,14,16,18,20.Blank 10 includes passing through Broken line 11 is hinged to the first top board 12 of the first side plate 14.First side plate 14 is hinged to substrate 16 by broken line 13.Substrate 16 leads to Cross broken line 15 and be hinged to the second side plate 18.Second panel 18 is hinged to the second top board 20 by broken line 17.

Under set up the condition, multiple main panels 12,14,16,18,20 of the first blank 10 form the tubulose knot of open-ended Structure.

Each end of tubular structure is closed by end cap panel at least in part.In the illustrated embodiment, tubular structure End completely enclosed by end cap panel 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a and 22b, 24b, 26b, 28b respectively.

End cap panel 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a are configured to the first end of closed tubular structure, and end cap panel 22b, 24b, 26b, 28b are configured to the second end of closed tubular structure.

First end cover panel 22a is hinged to the first end of the first side plate 14 by broken line 21a.Second end cap panel 24a leads to Cross the first end that broken line 23a is hinged to substrate 16.3rd end cap panel 26a is hinged to the of the second side plate 18 by broken line 25a One end.4th end cap panel 28a is hinged to the first end of the second top board 20 by broken line 27a.

5th end cap panel 22b is hinged to the second end of the first side plate 14 by broken line 21b.6th end cap panel 24b leads to Cross the second end that broken line 23b is hinged to substrate 16.7th end cap panel 26b is hinged to the of the second side plate 18 by broken line 25b Two ends.8th end cap panel 28b is attached to the second end of the second top board 20.

Each of first end cover panel 22a and the 3rd end cap panel 26a are respectively formed main end cap panel.6th end cap Each of panel 24b and the 8th end cap panel 28b are respectively formed secondary side end cap panel.

Each of second end cap panel 24a and the 4th end cap panel 28a is respectively formed secondary end cap panel.5th end cap Panel 22b forms main end cap panel.7th end cap panel 26b forms main end cap panel, although it is smaller in size than cutting with scissors with it The full-height of the second side plate 18 connecing.

Blank 10 includes the first hole A1, and the first hole A1 is partly limited by the second side plate 18 and the 3rd end cap panel 26a.? In the embodiment of diagram, the first hole A1 is configured to shape and a pair of least significant end cylindrical article C being arranged in carton 90 between The space alignment becoming.In this way, user can easily insert a finger in carton 90 to promote carton 90 from shelf Or other exhibiting devices are removed and are removed.

Blank 10 is included for forming sensible device（access device）Or distributor D（See Fig. 3）Part.Logical Reach device D and include a plurality of cutting line（severance line）70a、70b、70c、70d、76a、80a、80b、80c、80d、76b. Sensible device D is limited by Part I D1 and Part II D2.

Part I D1 includes the first cutting line starting from the slit being located at the 7th end cap panel 26b or otch N1 70a（See Fig. 1）.Otch N1 extends from the lateral edges of the 7th end cap panel 26b, and partially across this lateral edges.Work as blank 10 when being assembled into carton 90, and the size of otch N1 is substantially equal to the 5th end cap panel 22b and the 7th end cap face in length The lateral separation of the overlap between plate 26b.First cutting line 70a extends through the 7th end cap panel 26b and enters the second side plate 18 In, and extending to first side of first " horseshoe " shape cutting line 70b, this cutting line 70b is limited in the second side plate 18.Second Cutting line 70d extends from second side of first " horseshoe " shape cutting line 70b.Second cutting line 70d extends in the second top board 20. 3rd cutting line 70c is between middle body direction second side plate 18 and the second top board 20 of first " horseshoe " shape cutting line 70b Broken line 17 extend.Second cutting line 70d extends through the second top board 20, and by partly being formed by the first tab 72a Tear device interrupts.First tab 72a is limited by the 4th cutting line 76a and the first broken line 74a.The shape of the first tab 72a is Substantially elongated, and be ＆ field shape in the embodiment in figure 1.First tab 72a includes the second broken line 78a, the second folding Line 78a is laterally extending with respect to the pipe axis of carton 90 and divides the first tab 72a equally.

Part II D2 includes the 5th cutting line 80a starting from the lateral edges of the 5th end cap panel 22b.5th cutting line 80a extends through the 5th end cap panel 22b, enters the first side plate 14, and extends to the first of second " horseshoe " shape cutting line 80b Side, it is limited in the first side plate 14.6th cutting line 80d extends from second side of second " horseshoe " shape cutting line 80b.6th Cutting line 80d extends in the first top board 12.7th cutting line 80c is from the middle body court of second " horseshoe " shape cutting line 80b Extend to the broken line 11 between the first side plate 14 and the first top board 12.6th cutting line 80d extends through the first top board 12, and By the tear device interruption partly being formed by the second tab 72b.Second tab 72b is by the 8th cutting line 76b and another broken line Limit.The shape of the second tab 72b is substantially similar to a part of the first tab 72a.Second tab 72b includes the first broken line 78b, the first broken line 78b are laterally extending with respect to the pipe axis of carton 90 and divide the second tab 72b equally.

In the carton 90 set up（See Fig. 3 and Fig. 4）In, Part I D1 and Part II D2 is configured to form continuous returning Road is so that the corner section of carton 90 can cut from carton 90 at least in part or remove.Second tab 72b is arranged to Vertically registering with the lap of the first tab 72a（registry）.

Referring again to Fig. 1 it can be seen that, blank 10 also include part be limited in the first top board 12 and part limit It is scheduled on the handgrips in the second top board 20.Second top board 20 is roof sheet, and the first top board 12 is inside ceiling panel.Second top board 20 include handle strip S2 that part is limited and part is limited by recess 66 by the first handle aperture HA2.Along second top board 20 from Limit recess 66 by, not hinged lateral edges 19；Recess 66 limits two shoulders 65a, 65b.Handle strip S2 includes cutting with scissors by broken line 7 It is connected to the first buffering flap of the first side edge of handle strip S2（flap）6 and be hinged to the second of handle strip S2 by broken line 9 Second buffering flap 8 of opposite side edge.

First top board 12 includes forming double-deck reinforcement handle strip S1 for handle strip S2 with the second top board 20（? It is referred to as " handle stiffener "）.Strengthen handle strip S1 partly to be limited by the second handle aperture HA1 and partly pushed up by first The free side of plate 12 is edge limited.Free lateral edges may include recess 64 as defined herein.First top board 12 includes thering is two The ledge of individual shoulder 60,62 or flange.Ledge by with the shape complementarity of recess 66 in the way of shape so that first The ledge of blank B1 can be enclosed within the second blank B4（See Fig. 2）Recess in.In this way, first top board 12 of blank B1 Ledge be effectively formed by the material in the area occupied that can be considered the second top board 20 taking from the second blank B4.In figure In the carton 90 of the setting shown in 3, recess 64 is arranged to substantially registering with handle aperture HA2 in the second top board 20, makes Obtain shoulder 60,62 to mark on the opposite side of handle aperture HA2（underline）The region of the second top board 20.

Handgrips includes a pair of release structure（relief structure）R1、R2.First release structure R1 part limits It is scheduled in the first top board 12 and part is limited in the first side plate 14；And the second release structure R2 part is limited to the second top In plate 20 and part be limited in the second side plate 18.First release structure R1 and the construction substantially phase of the second release structure R2 With, and will refer only to the first release structure R1 and describe in further detail.

First release structure R1 includes the first broken line 30h, and the first broken line 30h is limited in the first top board 12 and from second The first end of handle aperture HA1 extends to the broken line 11 between the first top board 12 and the first side plate 14.First release structure R1 includes Second broken line 30f, the second broken line 30f are limited in the first top board 12 and extend from the second opposite end of the second handle aperture HA1 Broken line 11 to the first top board 12 and the first side plate 14.First broken line 30h and the second broken line 30f crosses towards broken line 11. First release structure R1 includes third fold line 30a, and third fold line 30a is limited in the first side plate 14 and about in itself and broken line Extend to the first side plate 14 from the first end of the first broken line 30h at 11 intersecting points.

First release structure R1 includes fourth fold line 30b, and fourth fold line 30b is limited in the first side plate 14 and about exists Extend to the first side plate 14 from the first end of the second broken line 30g at its point intersecting with broken line 11.Third fold line 30a and the 4th Broken line 30b crosses to form the configuration of generally " V " shape at the point away from broken line 11.

First release structure R1 includes the 5th broken line 30c, and the 5th broken line 30c is limited in the first side plate 14 and from broken line 11 extend to the summit between third fold line 30a and fourth fold line 30b.5th broken line 30c divides equally by third fold line 30a and the 4th The generally " V " shape configuration that broken line 30b is formed.

First release structure R1 includes the 6th broken line 30g, and the 6th broken line 30g is limited in the first top board 12 and from broken line 11 extend to the central point in the second handle aperture HA1.6th broken line 30g is configured to conllinear with the 5th broken line 30c and continues the Five broken line 30c.

First release structure R1 further includes the 7th broken line 30e and the 8th broken line 30d being limited in the first side plate 14. 7th broken line 30e and some places on the 5th broken line 30c for the 8th broken line 30d cross.7th broken line 30e and the 8th broken line 30d Joint away from broken line 11, and away from the summit between third fold line 30a and fourth fold line 30b.

Alternatively, the first top board 12 includes the first release broken line 40a and second release broken line 42a.First release broken line 40a Shape be nonlinear（That is, non-simply straight）And alternatively include：Longitudinal from the first end of the second handle aperture HA1 Ground extends（Along the pipe axis X-X in Fig. 3）The first linear segment；With linear from first with oblique angle with respect to the first linear segment The second linear segment that part extends and extends towards the broken line 11 between the first top board 12 and the first side plate 14.Second release The shape of broken line 42a is nonlinear（That is, non-simply straight）And alternatively include：From the second handle aperture HA1 The first linear segment that two ends are longitudinally extended；With extended from the first linear segment with oblique angle with respect to the first linear segment and The second linear segment extending towards the broken line 11 between the first top board 12 and the first side plate 14.

The shape of the first release broken line 40a and the second release broken line 42a is with regard to the shoulder of the recess 66 in the second top board 20 65a, 65b are complementary.First release broken line 40a and the second release broken line 42a partly limits the Part I 12a of the first top board 12 Part II 12b with the first top board 12.Part II 12b forms lap, and this lap is adhesively fixed to second The inner surface of top board 20.When the second top board 20 to become face contact relation fixing with the first top board 12, Part I 12a passes through recessed Mouth 66 is exposed in the visual field, as illustrated in fig. 3.

Alternatively, the second top board 20 includes the 3rd release broken line 40b and the 4th release broken line 42b.3rd release broken line 40b Shape be nonlinear, and alternatively include：The first linear portion from the first end Longitudinal extending of the first handle aperture HA2 Point；Extended and towards the second top board 20 and the second side plate 18 from the first linear segment with oblique angle with respect to the first linear segment Between broken line 17 extend the second linear segment.The shape of the 4th release broken line 42b is nonlinear, and alternatively wraps Include：The first linear segment being longitudinally extended from the second end of the first handle aperture HA2；With with respect to the first linear segment with oblique angle Extend and the second linear portion towards broken line 17 extension between the second top board 20 and the second side plate 18 from the first linear segment Point.

3rd release broken line 40b and the 4th release broken line 42b at least in part with the ledge of the first top board 20 or The complementary mode of person's flange shapes.3rd release broken line 40b and the 4th release broken line 42b partly limits the of the second top board 20 The a part of 20a and Part II 20b of the second top board 20.

Turn to such as the construction of the carton 90 of diagram in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, a series of continuous foldings can be passed through in orthoscopic machine Folded operation forms carton 90 so that not needing to make carton 90 rotate or reversing to complete its construction.Folding process is not limited to down Those described by literary composition, and can be changed according to concrete manufacture requirements.

With regard to broken line 13 fold blank 10 so that the first top board 12 and the first side plate 14 fold with regard to broken line 13.Make first Top board 12 becomes face contact relation with the second side plate 18；Make the first side plate 14 and substrate 16 and the second side plate 18 a part of become face connect Tactile relation.

Glue G or other viscosity are processed the Part II 12b being applied to the first top board 12, or in alternate embodiment In, it is applied to the corresponding part of the second top board 20.Alternatively, with the Part II 12b Longitudinal extending across the first top board 12 Multiple linear（bead）Apply glue.

Fold the second top board 20 with regard to broken line 17 so that the second top board 20 overlays in a part for the first top board 12.

Second top board 20 is fixed to the first top board 12 to form flat be collapsed（collapsed）Carton.Can be with this Flat be collapsed form transport and distribution carton.The recess 66 of first panel 12 and ledge limit the first top board 12 and second Non-linear gap between top board 20 or overlapping region, as shown in Figure 3.

In an alternative embodiment, the second top board 20 can be by such as but not limited to nail or other machinery fixing means Substituting fixing means are fixed to the first top board 12.

Flat be collapsed carton erection can be made to become tubular structure by separating compound roof 12/20 with substrate 16.

The carton 90 being in the tubular form of its open-ended can load article by one or two open end C.It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, can seal before make carton 90 load article C by one of open end Close remaining open end of carton 90.

Once carton 90 is mounted with article C, with regard to the end of closed tubular structure.

By folding the second end cap panel 24a and by folding the 4th end cap panel with regard to broken line 27a with regard to broken line 23a 28a carrys out the first end of closed tubular structure.

Subsequently fold first end cover panel 22a with regard to broken line 21a so that itself and the second end cap panel 24a and the 4th end cap face Plate 28a contacts, and is alternatively adhesively fixed to the second end cap panel 24a and the 4th end cap panel 28a.

Glue or other viscosity are processed the outer surface being applied to first end cover panel 22a, or in alternate embodiment In, it is applied to the inner surface of the 3rd end cap panel 26a.

Subsequently fold the 3rd end cap panel 26a so that it is contacted with least first end cover panel 22a with regard to broken line 25a, and And it is fixed to first end cover panel 22a.

By folding the 6th end cap panel 24b and by folding the 8th end cap with respect to the second top board 20 with regard to broken line 23b Second end of panel 28b closed tubular structure.

Subsequently fold the 7th end cap panel 26b with regard to broken line 25b so that itself and the 6th end cap panel 24b and the 8th end cap face Plate 28b contacts, and is alternatively adhesively fixed to the 6th end cap panel 24b and the 8th end cap panel 28b.

Glue or other viscosity are processed the outer surface being applied to the 7th end cap panel 26b, or in alternate embodiment In be applied to the inner surface of the 5th end cap panel 22b.

Subsequently fold the 5th end cap panel 22b so that it is contacted with least the 7th end cap panel 26b with regard to broken line 21b, and And it is fixed to the 7th end cap panel 26b.

The upper corner 50 of the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 18 is circle at the second end of tubular structure.8th end cap face Plate 28b be bending or deformation, be alternatively turn up or gauffer to meet the shape of rounded corners 50.With This mode, the upper end of carton 90 is circular or arch, and carton 90 is positioned to provide the tight fit with article C. The shape of article C can be substantially columnar, and is configured such that cylinder axis in the first side plate 14 and the second side Laterally it is orientated between plate 18.8th end cap panel 28b around the appearance facial disfigurement of topmost endmost article C or bending, Described article C can be used as making the mandrel of the 8th end cap panel 28b bending.

The main element of the handgrips of the present invention is the band member S and shoulder 65a, 65b being limited by recess 66.Recess 66 Allow blank 10 by encapsulation so that when cutting multiple blank from sheet material X, not needing additional materials or increasing the feelings wasting Under condition, provide reinforcing section by the ledge extending from the first top board 12 or flange, wherein said sheet material X can have pre- Size that first limit and standard, reason is to be fitted together to blank B1, B2, B3 etc..This provides economic with ecological benefit Place, and firm and strong double-deck handgrips is provided simultaneously.Ledge or flange increased the first top board 12 and second Overlapping region between top board 20, thus in the first top board not providing a size of full duration of carton 90 or inside ceiling panel 12 In the case of improve the intensity of handle.In this way, handle strip S and neighbouring stub area are double-layer structural.

Recess 66 provides additional benefit, so that working as edge to be substantially perpendicular to compound roof 12/20 when using handle for transporting Residing plane（Or theoretical planes）Direction on the region medially arranged of handle for transporting during applying power F, band member S Bend to flat outer, as shown in Figure 4.The shape of recess 66 and shoulder 65a, 65b makes the load force in band S from respect to carton 90 pipe axis X-X（See Fig. 3）Longitudinal direction towards horizontal direction turn to.Guiding load force is towards compound roof 12/20 Lateral edges, therefore reduce the possibility of tear diffusion.When providing release broken line 40a, 40b, 42a, 42b, this is increased further By force.

The shape of recess 66 and shoulder 65a, 65b is also used as brake or retainer so that when using handle, It stops the first top board 12 from being cut off from the second top board 20 or separate.

Referring now to Fig. 5 to Fig. 7, the Additional examples of composition of the present invention is shown.In the embodiment of the second diagram, possible In the case of, same numeral is used to indicate that same part, although adding prefix " 100 " to belong to second to indicate these features Embodiment.Second embodiment and first embodiment share many common traits, and therefore, will only be more fully described and Fig. 1 Difference to the embodiment of Fig. 4 diagram.

Blank 110 is included with linear array multiple main panels mutually hinged 112,114,116,118,120.Blank 110 Including the first top board 112 being hinged to the first side plate 114 by broken line 111.First side plate 114 is hinged to base by broken line 113 Plate 116.Substrate 116 is hinged to the second side plate 118 by broken line 115.Second panel 118 is hinged to the second top by broken line 117 Plate 120.

When being under the first assembling condition, multiple main panels 112,114,116,118,120 of the first blank 110 are formed The tubular structure of open-ended.

Each end of tubular structure is closed by end cap panel at least in part.In the illustrated embodiment, tubular structure End represented respectively completely by end cap panel 122a, 124a, 126a, 128a and 122b, 124b, 126b, 128b close.

Second release structure R2 includes multiple broken lines 181,183,185,187,189.First broken line 187 is limited to the second top In plate 120, and extend to the broken line between the second top board 120 and the second side plate 118 from the first end of the first handle aperture HA2 117.Second release structure R2 includes the second broken line 189, and the second broken line 189 is limited in the second top board 120 and carries from first Second opposite end of hand hole HA2 extends to the broken line 117 between the second top board 120 and the second side plate 118.First broken line 187 He Second broken line 189 terminates at broken line 117.

Third fold line 185 extends to broken line from the middle section of the first handle aperture HA2 laterally across the second top board 120 117 and enter in the second side plate 118.Fourth fold line 181 and the 5th broken line 183 form inverted " V ", and wherein fourth fold line 181 and the 5th summits between broken line 183 are arranged in the destination county of the third fold line 185 in the second top board 118；In this way, Third fold line 185, fourth fold line 181 and the 5th broken line 183 form arrowhead form.First broken line 187 and the second broken line 189 are along court The direction being at an angle of to summit or the third fold line 185 of the arrowhead form being formed between fourth fold line 181 and the 5th broken line 183 Cross.

Second top board 120 includes the first tab T1 and the second tab T2.First tab T1 is from the lateral edges of the second top board 120 Extend, and hinged with it by broken line 119.Second tab T2 is from the lateral edges of the second top board 120 and the 8th end cap panel The lateral edges of 128b extend, and hinged with it by broken line 119.Second cutting line 170d of sensible device extend through and across Cross the second tab T2.

First tab T1 and the second tab T2 partly limits the recess 166 in the lateral edges of the second top board 120.

First top board 112 includes the first recess 168a and the second recess 168b.First recess 168a and the second recess 168b Shape in the way of with respect to the first tab T1 and the second tab T2 complementation respectively.In this way, the first of the first blank B1 dashes forward Piece T1 and the second tab T2 can cover one of corresponding in the first recess 168a and the second recess 168b of the second blank B4, As shown in Figure 6.Common line of cut can limit the first blank B1 the edge of the first tab T1 and the second tab T2 and The first recess 168a of the second blank B4 and the second recess 168b, it can make cutting process simpler and more rapid.

Blank 110 includes release aperture A3.The shape of release aperture A3 is elongated, and has interrupted the first top board and the first side Broken line 111 between plate 114.When release aperture A3 is configured as assembled cartons 190, vertical with the broken line 119 of the first tab T1 Alignment.Release aperture A3 promotes the folding of the first tab T1, and reduces in the overlapping region between broken line 119 and broken line 111 The thickness of the material of the corner portion of carton 190.

Blank 110 includes handle reinforced panel 192（Also referred to as " the second handle stiffener "）.Handle reinforced panel 192 provide third layer for handgrips.Handle reinforced panel 192 is hinged to the first top board 112 by broken line 191.Broken line 191 exists At broken line 111 terminate, in the present embodiment, broken line 111 not with the first side plate 114 co-extensive.So that broken line 191 is oriented to and roll over Line 111 limits certain angle（Alternatively acute angle）.This angle is non-zero, and preferably out of plumb.Handle reinforced panel 192 6th end cap panel 122b can be dividually attached to along the top edge of the 6th end cap panel 122b by connection breach part 193. The shape of handle reinforced panel 192 at least in part with the shape complementarity with S1.Handle reinforced panel 192 is arranged in the first side plate Around 114 rounded corners.By compare blank B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, the B8 shown in Fig. 2 encapsulation arrange with Blank B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 shown in Fig. 6 encapsulation arrangement it can be seen that, handle reinforced panel 192 Partly by otherwise the material of the first top board 112 will be formed and partly by otherwise forming the material being wasted.Blank 110 carries For a kind of effective means providing three layers of handgrips, this handgrips allows to mark from sheet material Y（strike）Blank 110 Quantity maximize.

Handle reinforced panel 192 is separated with the first side plate with line of cut 195 by hole A2.Line of cut 195 is with broken line 111 altogether Line, and the summit between broken line 191 and broken line 111 extends to hole A2.

Blank 110 is assembled in carton 190, and in the way of substantially the same with the first embodiment of Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 Load.First tab T1 and the second tab T2 folds with regard to broken line 119, and is fixed to the first side plate 114.Second tab T2 quilt It is arranged so that the second top board 120 is fixed in the region of line of cut 195.The second hinged tab T2 is arranged in the first top board 112 free side perimeter, this free lateral edges is limited by line of cut 195, and is made by folding handle reinforced panel 192 It becomes face contact relation to be formed with the first top board 112.

To launch handle strip with mode identical mode as described above, although handle reinforced panel 192 is clipped in first Between band S1 and second band S2.

It is understood that various changes can be made within the scope of the invention.For example, it is possible to adjustment panel and hole Size and shape is to adapt to the article of different size or shape.

It will be appreciated that, as it is used herein, such as " push up ", " base ", "front", "rear", " back of the body ", " end ", " side ", Corresponding panel is not necessarily limited to this orientation by the directional references of " interior ", " outward ", "up" and "down" etc., and can be only In order to these panels to be distinguished from each other out.

As used herein term " longitudinal direction " refers to the either direction of the pipe axis of the tubular structure along carton.This The example planting pipe axis illustrates at " X-X " place in figure 3.As used herein term " longitudinally " means in other words " edge The pipe axis of the tubular structure of carton " or " substantially parallel to the pipe axis of the tubular structure of carton ".

As used herein, term " hinged " refer to one of the hinged feature by the blank limiting sheet material or substrate or All connected modes that a plurality of broken line of person provides.Such one or more of broken line promotes to be folded relative to each other the base of sheet material Part or the part of substrate, or the otherwise instruction blank of sheet material or the optimal panel folding position of substrate.To " hinge Connect " any quote the connection being all not necessarily to be construed as being necessarily referring to only be provided by wall scroll broken line；In fact, " hinged " may refer to The connection being formed by two or a plurality of broken line.

As used herein term " broken line " refers in sheet of foldable material（Such as cardboard）Middle limit hinge lines any Line, it is used for promoting the part folding relative to each other of the blank of sheet material, or otherwise optimal on instruction blank Panel folding position.Broken line can by single impression, single semi-tangent, perforated lines, cutting line, short seaming and cutting trace line, semi-tangent, indentation line, And its any combinations etc. are formed.

As used herein term " cutting line " refers in sheet of foldable material（Such as cardboard）Middle limit defiber appoint What line, it is used for promoting the part of blank of sheet material and separated from one another, or the otherwise optimal separation on instruction blank Position.Cutting line can be by single cutting line, single semi-tangent, perforated lines, cutting line, short seaming and cutting trace line, semi-tangent, and its any combinations Deng formation.

It should be understood that the element of the broken line of cutting line, impression, semi-tangent, seaming and cutting trace, punching etc. or cutting line Can be dimensioned and be arranged to provide desired feature.For instance, it is possible to being sized with weak degree or designing punching Line is to limit broken line and/or cutting line.Perforated lines can be designed fold to promote and prevent from rupturing, be folded with promoting and promote to use More force ruptures, or to promote with the fracture of less power.

Claims

1. a kind of blank for forming carton, described blank includes the multiple panels for forming tubular structure, the plurality of Panel is mutually hinged with linear array, and includes the first top board, the first side plate, substrate, the second side plate and the second top board, described First top board includes being formed the ledge for the handle stiffener of handle strip strengthening being located in described second top board, institute State the substantially longitudinal extension of pipe axis that handle strip is with respect to described tubular structure, described ledge is from described first top board Free lateral edges project, and described second top board is included along the edge limited recess of its free side, at least a portion of described recess To shape so that the ledge of similar blank can be enclosed within described recess in the way of the complementation of described ledge, wherein, Described recess limits the edge of described second top board and the edge of described handle strip, and wherein, the shape of described recess is suitable for In making the described free side turned edge towards described second top board for the load force in described handle strip.

2. blank according to claim 1, wherein, provides the second handle stiffener, and it passes through the first broken line hinge It is connected to described first top board.

3. blank according to claim 2, wherein, more hinged than with it described first side in length of described first top board Plate is shorter so that a part for described second handle stiffener is provided by the material of neighbouring described first top board arrangement.

4. blank according to claim 2, wherein, described first top board is hinged to described first side by the second broken line Plate, and described first broken line and described second broken line betwixt limit non-perpendicular angles.

5. blank according to claim 4, wherein, described first broken line and described second broken line betwixt limit oblique angle.

6. blank according to claim 3, also includes at least being hinged to the tab of described second top board, described tab arrangement In the free side perimeter of described first top board, by described second handle stiffener is folded into and described first top board One-tenth face contact relation is forming described free lateral edges.

7. blank according to claim 6, wherein, described first top board includes the second recess along its free lateral edges, Described second recess is configured and arranged and makes when forming described first blank with the second similar blank, described second base The tab of part can be enclosed within described second recess of described first blank.

8. blank according to claim 1, wherein, described second top board includes broken line, and described broken line is configured and arranges Become to make the opposite side edge steering towards described second top board being hinged to described second side plate for the load force in described handle strip.

9. blank according to claim 1, wherein, described first top board includes broken line, and described broken line is configured and arranges Become to make the lateral edges steering towards described first top board being hinged to described first side plate for the load force in described handle strip.

10. blank according to claim 1, wherein, when making described blank be erected into described tubular structure, described first Top board and described second top board overlap each other, and described second top board has the handle aperture of the part limiting described handle strip, institute State ledge and include a pair of shoulder and the recess being limited between described shoulder, and, the positions and dimensions of described recess are fitted Together in so that in described tubular structure, described recess is arranged to substantially is joined with the described handle aperture in described second top board Accurate.

A kind of 11. cartons of the multiple panels including formation tubular structure, the plurality of panel includes the first top board, the second top Plate, the first side plate, the second side plate and substrate,

Described first top board is fixed to the inner surface of described second top board, and described first top board is from described first side of described carton Plate extends and partially across described tubular structure, and wherein, at least a portion of described second top board is from the institute of described carton State the second side plate to extend and reach described first side plate across described tubular structure,

Described second top board includes the handle strip for carrying described carton,

Described first top board includes at least partially defining the ledge of the handle stiffener for strengthening described handle strip,

With respect to the substantially longitudinal extension of pipe axis of described tubular structure, described ledge is from described first for described handle strip The free lateral edges of top board project,

Described second top board includes along the edge limited recess of its free side, described recess at least in part with described protuberance Complementary mode is divided to configure and arrange, wherein, described recess limits the edge of described second top board and the edge of described handle strip, The shape of described recess is suitable for making the lateral edges steering towards described second top board for the load force in described handle strip.

12. cartons according to claim 11, wherein, described second top board includes broken line, and described broken line is configured and sets The opposite side edge being set to described second top board making the load force direction in described handle strip be hinged to described second side plate turns To.

13. cartons according to claim 11, wherein, described first top board includes broken line, and described broken line is configured and sets It is set to and make the lateral edges steering towards described first top board being hinged to described first side plate for the load force in described handle strip.

14. cartons according to claim 11, wherein, provide the second handle stiffener, and it passes through the first broken line It is hinged to described first top board.

15. cartons according to claim 14, wherein, described first top board is more hinged than with it described first in length Side plate is shorter so that a part for described second handle stiffener is provided by the material with neighbouring described first top board arrangement.

16. cartons according to claim 14, wherein, described first top board is hinged to described first side by the second broken line Plate, and wherein, described first broken line and described second broken line betwixt limit non-perpendicular angles.

17. cartons according to claim 16, wherein, described second handle stiffener is arranged to and the described first top Plate becomes face contact relation, and wherein, described first broken line and described second broken line betwixt limit acute angle.

18. cartons according to claim 17, wherein, tab is at least hinged to described second top board and is arranged in described The free side perimeter of the first side plate, becomes face to connect by being folded into described second handle stiffener with described first top board Tactile relation is forming described free lateral edges.

19. cartons according to claim 11, wherein, overlay on to described second top plate portion on described first top board, institute State the handle aperture that the second top board has the part limiting described handle strip, described ledge includes a pair of shoulder and is limited to Recess between described shoulder, and, described recess be arranged to substantially right with the described handle aperture in described second top board Should be so that described shoulder marks the region of described second top board on the opposite side of described handle aperture.

A kind of 20. cartons of the multiple panels including formation tubular structure, the plurality of panel includes the first top board, the second top Plate, the first side plate, the second side plate and substrate,

Described first top board is fixed to the inner surface of described second top board, and described first top board extends from the first side of described carton And partially across described tubular structure, wherein, at least a portion of described second top board is prolonged from the second side of described carton Stretch and reach described first side across described tubular structure,

Described handle strip extends substantially longitudinally with respect to the pipe axis of described tubular structure, and described ledge is from described The lateral edges of one top board extend,

Described second top board includes along the edge limited recess of its free side, described recess at least in part with described protuberance Point complementary mode configures and arranges, and wherein, and described recess and described ledge are in described first top board and described the Non-linear gap is limited between two top boards.