CN203158536U - Paper-plastic packing box - Google Patents

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CN203158536U
CN203158536U CN201320116946.5U CN201320116946U CN203158536U CN 203158536 U CN203158536 U CN 203158536U CN 201320116946 U CN201320116946 U CN 201320116946U CN 203158536 U CN203158536 U CN 203158536U
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The utility model provides a paper-plastic packing box comprising both a bottom support and an upper cover, wherein holding grooves are formed in the bottom support; the upper edges of at least three of the four side walls of the bottom support extend outwards to form turnover flaps; stepped grooves are formed in the flaps and distributed in the length directions of the flaps; stepped bulges are formed at the bottoms of the flaps in positions at the bottoms of the stepped grooves; each stepped bulge comprises a first lower step and a second higher step; and when the flaps are turned downwards, the first steps are attached to the side walls where the flaps are located, and the second steps are clamped on the lower edges of the side walls where the flaps are located. The paper-plastic packing box protects products in the holding grooves through the stepped grooves of the flaps and the cooperation between the first and second steps and the side walls of bottom support and further achieves an excellent shock absorption effect; and meanwhile, the paper-plastic packing box is made of an environment-friendly material which can be degraded completely and meets the national environmental protection requirements.

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纸塑包装盒paper plastic box

技术领域technical field

本实用新型涉及产品包装领域,特别是涉及一种用于包装各类电子产品(特别是笔记本电脑)的纸塑包装盒。The utility model relates to the field of product packaging, in particular to a paper-plastic packaging box for packaging various electronic products (especially notebook computers).

背景技术Background technique

笔记本电脑、手机、摄像机等电子产品比较贵重,且其本身的抗震性和抗压性较差,故在其运输和存储时都需要对其保护,以防止其因可能发生的震动、挤压、跌落或撞击而损坏,进而造成不必要的损失。Laptops, mobile phones, cameras and other electronic products are relatively expensive, and their own shock resistance and pressure resistance are poor, so they need to be protected during transportation and storage to prevent possible vibration, extrusion, Damaged by falling or impacting, causing unnecessary losses.

目前,为了保证消费者能够收到完好无损的产品,在各类电子产品(特别是笔记本电脑、电脑主机)的包装盒中设有泡沫内衬,该泡沫内衬的内轮廓与被包装产品的外轮廓相匹配,进而起到缓冲减震作用;另外,也有些厂家在包装盒与产品之间的空间中放置用泡沫颗粒、碎纸条或塑料充气袋制成的填充物。泡沫和塑料虽然加工方便、价格低廉,但是他们是主要的环境污染物,无法回收再利用,且在自然环境下基本不可降解,燃烧时会释放有毒气体,所以大量使用泡沫或塑料不符合环保要求。同时,采用泡沫内衬或填充物会加大产品包装盒的体积,从而增加产品成本、浪费资源。At present, in order to ensure that consumers can receive undamaged products, foam linings are provided in the packaging boxes of various electronic products (especially notebook computers and computer hosts). The outer contours are matched to play a role of cushioning and shock absorption; in addition, some manufacturers place fillers made of foam particles, shredded paper strips or plastic inflatable bags in the space between the packaging box and the product. Although foam and plastic are easy to process and low in price, they are the main environmental pollutants, cannot be recycled and reused, and are basically non-degradable in the natural environment, and will release toxic gases when burned, so a large amount of foam or plastic does not meet environmental protection requirements . At the same time, the use of foam lining or filling will increase the volume of the product packaging box, thereby increasing product costs and wasting resources.

实用新型内容Utility model content

鉴于以上所述现有技术的缺点,本实用新型要解决的技术问题在于提供一种缓冲减震性能好且环保的纸塑包装盒。In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a paper-plastic packaging box with good cushioning performance and environmental protection.

为实现上述目的,本实用新型提供一种纸塑包装盒,包括底托和上盖,所述底托内设有置物槽,底托的四个侧壁中,至少三个侧壁的上边缘向外延伸有可翻折的折翼,所述折翼上设有多个沿折翼长度方向分布的阶梯形凹槽,在所述折翼的底部,所述阶梯形凹槽的槽底形成多个阶梯形凸起,所述阶梯形凸起包括较低的第一台阶和较高的第二台阶,当折翼向下翻折后,所述第一台阶与该折翼所在的侧壁相贴合,所述第二台阶卡在该折翼所在侧壁的下边缘。In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a paper-plastic packaging box, which includes a bottom bracket and an upper cover. The bottom bracket is provided with a storage slot. Among the four side walls of the bottom bracket, at least three of the upper edges of the side walls There are foldable flaps extending outward, and the flaps are provided with a plurality of stepped grooves distributed along the length direction of the flaps. At the bottom of the flaps, the groove bottoms of the stepped grooves form A plurality of stepped protrusions, the stepped protrusions include a lower first step and a higher second step, when the flap is folded down, the first step and the side wall where the flap is located Fittingly, the second step is clamped on the lower edge of the side wall where the flap is located.

优选地,所述上盖上设有起缓冲作用的凹凸结构。Preferably, the upper cover is provided with a concave-convex structure for buffering.

优选地,所述上盖上设有多个起缓冲作用的凸台。Preferably, the upper cover is provided with a plurality of bumps which function as buffers.

进一步地,所述置物槽包括主机槽和位于主机槽一侧的配件槽,所述折翼为三个,分别位于该主机槽的其余三侧。Further, the storage slot includes a main slot and an accessory slot located on one side of the main slot, and there are three flaps, which are respectively located on the remaining three sides of the main slot.

如上所述,本实用新型涉及的纸塑包装盒,具有以下有益效果:As mentioned above, the paper-plastic packaging box related to the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

该纸塑包装盒通过折翼上的多个阶梯形凹槽、以及第一台阶、第二台阶与底托侧壁的相互配合来保护置物槽内的产品,进而起到很好的缓冲减震作用,同时,该纸塑包装盒由回收纸浆、秸秆制纸浆、竹浆或甘蔗浆等不消耗资源的环保材料制成,其材料可完全降解,从根本上符合国家制定的环保要求,并实现了可循环经济。The paper-plastic packaging box protects the products in the storage slot through the multiple step-shaped grooves on the flap, and the cooperation between the first step, the second step and the side wall of the bottom support, thereby playing a good cushioning and shock absorption At the same time, the paper-plastic packaging box is made of environmentally friendly materials that do not consume resources such as recycled pulp, straw pulp, bamboo pulp, or sugarcane pulp. a circular economy.

附图说明Description of drawings

图1、图2为本实用新型中底托的正面图。Fig. 1, Fig. 2 are the front views of the bottom support in the utility model.

图3、图4为本实用新型中底托的背面图。Fig. 3, Fig. 4 are the rear views of the bottom support in the utility model.

图5为本实用新型中上盖的正面图。Fig. 5 is the front view of the upper cover in the utility model.

图6为本实用新型中上盖的背面图。Fig. 6 is the rear view of the upper cover in the utility model.

(其中,图1和图3中,折翼为打开状态;图2和图4中,折翼为折叠状态。)(Wherein, in Figure 1 and Figure 3, the flap is in an open state; in Figure 2 and Figure 4, the flap is in a folded state.)

元件标号说明Component designation description

1                      底托1 Bottom bracket

11                     置物槽11 storage slot

111                    主机槽111 host slot

112                    配件槽112 Accessory slot

2                      上盖2 Upper cover

21                     凹凸结构21 Concave-convex structure

22                     凸台22 Boss

3                      折翼3 Wings

31                     阶梯形凹槽31 stepped groove

4                      阶梯形凸起4 Step-shaped protrusions

41                     第一台阶41 The first step

42                     第二台阶42 The second step

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以下由特定的具体实施例说明本实用新型的实施方式,熟悉此技术的人士可由本说明书所揭露的内容轻易地了解本实用新型的其他优点及功效。The implementation of the present utility model is illustrated by specific specific examples below, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification.

须知,本说明书所附图式所绘示的结构、比例、大小等,均仅用以配合说明书所揭示的内容,以供熟悉此技术的人士了解与阅读,并非用以限定本实用新型可实施的限定条件,故不具技术上的实质意义,任何结构的修饰、比例关系的改变或大小的调整,在不影响本实用新型所能产生的功效及所能达成的目的下,均应仍落在本实用新型所揭示的技术内容得能涵盖的范围内。同时,本说明书中所引用的如“上”、“下”、“左”、“右”、“中间”等的用语,亦仅为便于叙述的明了,而非用以限定本实用新型可实施的范围,其相对关系的改变或调整,在无实质变更技术内容下,当亦视为本实用新型可实施的范畴。It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings attached to this specification are only used to match the content disclosed in the specification, for those who are familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the implementation of the utility model Therefore, it has no technical substantive meaning. Any modification of structure, change of proportional relationship or adjustment of size shall still fall within the scope of The technical content disclosed by the utility model must be within the scope covered. At the same time, terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and "middle" quoted in this specification are only for convenience of description, and are not used to limit the implementation of the present utility model. The change or adjustment of its relative relationship, without substantive changes in the technical content, should also be regarded as the scope of the utility model that can be implemented.

本实用新型提供一种纸塑包装盒,由回收纸浆、秸秆制纸浆、竹浆或甘蔗浆等不消耗资源的环保材料制成,用于包装电子类产品,特别是包装笔记本电脑。如图1至图6所示,该纸塑包装盒包括底托1和上盖2,所述底托1内设有置物槽11,底托1的四个侧壁中,至少三个侧壁的上边缘向外延伸有可翻折的折翼3,所述折翼3上设有多个沿折翼3长度方向分布的阶梯形凹槽31,在所述折翼3的底部,所述阶梯形凹槽31的槽底形成多个阶梯形凸起4,所述阶梯形凸起4包括较低的第一台阶41和较高的第二台阶42,当折翼3向下翻折后,所述第一台阶41与该折翼3所在的侧壁相贴合,所述第二台阶42卡在该折翼3所在侧壁的下边缘。The utility model provides a paper-plastic packaging box, which is made of environmentally friendly materials that do not consume resources such as recycled pulp, straw pulp, bamboo pulp or sugarcane pulp, and is used for packaging electronic products, especially notebook computers. As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the paper-plastic packaging box includes a bottom support 1 and an upper cover 2, the bottom support 1 is provided with a storage slot 11, and among the four side walls of the bottom support 1, at least three side walls There are foldable flaps 3 extending outwards from the upper edge of the flap 3, and a plurality of stepped grooves 31 distributed along the length direction of the flaps 3 are arranged on the flaps 3. At the bottom of the flaps 3, the The groove bottom of the stepped groove 31 forms a plurality of stepped protrusions 4, and the stepped protrusions 4 include a lower first step 41 and a higher second step 42. When the flap 3 is folded down, , the first step 41 is attached to the side wall where the flap 3 is located, and the second step 42 is stuck on the lower edge of the side wall where the flap 3 is located.

该纸塑包装盒中,所述折翼3上的阶梯形凹槽31、以及构成阶梯形凸起4的第一台阶41和第二台阶42为底托1的缓冲结构,共同对置物槽11内的产品起缓冲减震作用,进而有效防止产品在其运输和储存过程中因可能发生的撞击或跌落而损坏,从而保证消费者收到完好无损的产品。另外,第二台阶42在起缓冲作用的同时,还与置物槽11的槽底共同支撑置物槽11内的产品。同时,该纸塑包装盒由环保材料制成,符合环保要求,并可完全降解,节约资料,实现了可循环经济。本实施例中,所述底托1、折翼3、阶梯形凸起4为一体成型结构,从而便于加工制造,且减少了产品包装盒的整体体积,节省了能源和材料,提高综合利用率,大大降低产品包装成本和产品运输费用。In the paper-plastic packaging box, the stepped groove 31 on the flap 3 and the first step 41 and the second step 42 forming the stepped protrusion 4 are the buffer structure of the bottom support 1, and they jointly face the storage slot 11 The product inside acts as a buffer and shock absorber, thereby effectively preventing the product from being damaged due to possible impact or drop during its transportation and storage, so as to ensure that consumers receive intact products. In addition, the second step 42 supports the products in the storage tank 11 together with the bottom of the storage tank 11 while playing a buffering role. At the same time, the paper-plastic packaging box is made of environmentally friendly materials, meets environmental protection requirements, and can be completely degraded, saving materials and realizing a circular economy. In this embodiment, the bottom support 1, the flap 3, and the stepped protrusion 4 are integrally formed, which facilitates processing and manufacturing, reduces the overall volume of the product packaging box, saves energy and materials, and improves the comprehensive utilization rate , Greatly reduce product packaging costs and product transportation costs.

优选地,见图5和图6,所述上盖2上设有起缓冲作用的凹凸结构21。所述凹凸结构21具体为:所述上盖2上设有一凹入区,在该凹入区内再设一凸出区;或者,在所述上盖2上开设一凸出区,然后在该凸出区内设一凹入区。另外,为了更好地保证该纸塑包装盒的缓冲效果,所述上盖2上设有多个起缓冲作用的凸台22,本实施例中,所述凸台22为四个,分别位于所述凹凸结构21的四角处,且均沿上盖2向上延伸。Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the upper cover 2 is provided with a concave-convex structure 21 for buffering. The concave-convex structure 21 is specifically: a concave area is provided on the upper cover 2, and a convex area is further provided in the concave area; or, a convex area is set on the upper cover 2, and then A concave area is arranged in the protruding area. In addition, in order to better ensure the cushioning effect of the paper-plastic packaging box, the upper cover 2 is provided with a plurality of cushioning bosses 22. In this embodiment, there are four bosses 22, located at The four corners of the concave-convex structure 21 extend upward along the upper cover 2 .

进一步地,见图1和图2,所述置物槽11包括主机槽111和位于主机槽111一侧的配件槽112,所述折翼3为三个,分别位于该主机槽111的其余三侧。该实施例中,三个折翼3和配件槽112为该底托1的缓冲结构,配件槽112内可放置耐压、耐震的零件,如充电器等。Further, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the storage slot 11 includes a main slot 111 and an accessory slot 112 located on one side of the main slot 111, and there are three flaps 3, which are respectively located on the remaining three sides of the main slot 111 . In this embodiment, the three flaps 3 and the fitting groove 112 are the buffer structure of the bottom support 1, and pressure-resistant and shock-resistant parts, such as chargers, can be placed in the fitting groove 112 .

包装产品时,先将该纸塑包装盒的折翼3向下翻折好,并使第二台阶42卡在该折翼3所在侧壁的下边缘处,放入产品及其相应的配件,再将其放入与该包装盒相适配的外包装内,盖上上盖2即可。When packing the product, first fold down the flap 3 of the paper-plastic packaging box, and make the second step 42 stuck on the lower edge of the side wall where the flap 3 is located, put the product and its corresponding accessories, Then put it into the outer packaging that is compatible with the packaging box, and cover the upper cover 2 to get final product.

综上所述,本实用新型有效克服了现有技术中的种种缺点而具高度产业利用价值。To sum up, the utility model effectively overcomes various shortcomings in the prior art and has high industrial application value.

上述实施例仅例示性说明本实用新型的原理及其功效,而非用于限制本实用新型。任何熟悉此技术的人士皆可在不违背本实用新型的精神及范畴下,对上述实施例进行修饰或改变。因此,举凡所属技术领域中具有通常知识者在未脱离本实用新型所揭示的精神与技术思想下所完成的一切等效修饰或改变,仍应由本实用新型的权利要求所涵盖。The above-mentioned embodiments only illustrate the principles and effects of the present utility model, but are not intended to limit the present utility model. Anyone familiar with this technology can modify or change the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in the utility model should still be covered by the claims of the utility model.

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1.一种纸塑包装盒,包括底托(1)和上盖(2),所述底托(1)内设有置物槽(11),其特征在于:底托(1)的四个侧壁中,至少三个侧壁的上边缘向外延伸有可翻折的折翼(3),所述折翼(3)上设有多个沿折翼(3)长度方向分布的阶梯形凹槽(31),在所述折翼(3)的底部,所述阶梯形凹槽(31)的槽底形成多个阶梯形凸起(4),所述阶梯形凸起(4)包括较低的第一台阶(41)和较高的第二台阶(42),当折翼(3)向下翻折后,所述第一台阶(41)与该折翼(3)所在的侧壁相贴合,所述第二台阶(42)卡在该折翼(3)所在侧壁的下边缘。1. A paper-plastic packaging box, including a bottom bracket (1) and an upper cover (2), and the bottom bracket (1) is provided with a storage slot (11), which is characterized in that: the bottom bracket (1) has four Among the side walls, foldable flaps (3) extend outward from the upper edges of at least three of the side walls, and the flaps (3) are provided with a plurality of stepped A groove (31), at the bottom of the flap (3), the bottom of the stepped groove (31) forms a plurality of stepped protrusions (4), and the stepped protrusions (4) include The lower first step (41) and the higher second step (42), when the flap (3) is folded down, the first step (41) and the side where the flap (3) is located The wall is attached, and the second step (42) is stuck on the lower edge of the side wall where the flap (3) is located. 2.根据权利要求1所述的纸塑包装盒,其特征在于:所述上盖(2)上设有起缓冲作用的凹凸结构(21)。2. The paper-plastic packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that: the upper cover (2) is provided with a concave-convex structure (21) for cushioning. 3.根据权利要求1所述的纸塑包装盒,其特征在于:所述上盖(2)上设有多个起缓冲作用的凸台(22)。3. The paper-plastic packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that: the upper cover (2) is provided with a plurality of bosses (22) which function as buffers. 4.根据权利要求1所述的纸塑包装盒,其特征在于:所述置物槽(11)包括主机槽(111)和位于主机槽(111)一侧的配件槽(112),所述折翼(3)为三个,分别位于该主机槽(111)的其余三侧。4. The paper-plastic packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that: the storage slot (11) includes a main machine slot (111) and an accessory slot (112) located on one side of the main machine slot (111), and the folding There are three wings (3), which are respectively located on the remaining three sides of the main slot (111).
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