DE60015094T2 - ARTICLE CARRIER AND CUTTING THEREFOR - Google Patents

Abstract

An article carrier and a blank (10) for forming an article carrier of the basket type comprising in sequence a first end panel (14), a first side panel (16), a second end panel (18), a second side panel (20) and a third end panel (22) foldably connected together one to next. A base panel (72, 74) is hinged to respective one of the side panels (16, 20) and a handle a structure comprising first and second handle panels (38 and 52) is foldably connected to one or more of medial support panels (12 and 24) or end panels. The first and second handle panels (38 and 52) are adjacent to the first and second side panels (16 and 20) respectively and are separated therefrom. The first and second handle panels are so constructed and arranged to be placed in face contacting relationship to form a two ply handle when the carrier is set up. There further comprises a blank (80, 80a) for forming an internal partition structure which blank comprises a medial panel (86, 86a) adapted to be connected to the handle structure and to at least one of the end panels and a plurality of transverse partition panels (82/82a, 84/84a) struck from the medial panel to create a plurality of article receiving cells on one side of the handle panel when the carrier is formed from the blank.

Description

The The invention relates to an article carrier of the basket type, adapted is, a variety of items, such as bottles, and a blank, to train the wearer. Usually includes a carrier the basket type or a basket carrier for bottles a central (central) separation structure containing a handle structure by means of that of the carrier can be lifted and carried, with the bottles in rows Both sides of the separation structure are arranged. Mostly Bottles separated by transverse dividing panels, extending from each side of the middle separation structure to the adjacent one Side wall of the carrier extend. In this arrangement type, the bottles are thus in individual cells of the carrier although such cells are not essential.

at known basket makers it is necessary to carry out a sequence of complex folding steps in order to Form separation structures, which may require that the cutting during of the construction must be rotated or inverted, thus reducing the process is slowed down.

An example of a basket-like carrier is in the U.S. Patent 3,570,706 which discloses a carrier having side walls, end walls, a bottle separation structure, and a bottom wall having inclined wall surface portions provided with bottle openings. The bottle openings have overlying tabs to protect a portion of the bottle in the cutout.

One another example of a basket-like carrier is described in the CH-PS 670 432, in which a carrier blank with side and end walls and a middle separation structure is shown by a inner separator with the side wall and the opposite end walls connected is.

by virtue of The complex structure of known basket carriers require these a large amount on cardboard, which for a blank profile with an irregular shape can be used must be, what an undesirable Material consumption leads.

The The present invention and its preferred embodiments are intended to be hereafter solve the problems associated with the prior art or at least alleviate. A box according to the present invention can be formed in a straight-line gluing machine. It It is conceivable that the invention in a customized Umwickelmaschine can be used, reducing the need for dedicated Machinery is eliminated.

One Aspect of the invention provides a blank for forming a inner separation structure for one Article carrier of the basket type, including opposed End and side panels as well a handle structure. The blank comprises a first middle wall surface which is configured with the handle structure and at least one end wall of the carrier the basket type, as well as transverse partition panels, the from the middle wall surface are punched out and connected to this articulated to one Variety of subject-receiving cells on one side of the Form handle structure when the carrier is formed from the blank becomes.

According to one optional feature of the first aspect of the invention may be a second middle wall surface which is hingedly connected to the first middle wall surface is, wherein the second central wall surface is configured with the handle structure and at least one end wall surface of the carrier the basket type, as well as transverse partition panels, the from the middle wall surface are punched out and articulated with this one to one Plurality of subject-receiving cells on one side of the handle structure train when the carrier is formed from the blank. Preferably, the middle wall surfaces be hinged together along a fold line, the is arranged substantially parallel to the fold lines, the articulated the transverse partition wall surface with the middle wall surface or the middle wall surfaces connect. Optionally, a flap can be punched out of one of the middle wall surfaces be and articulate with the middle wall surface along the middle wall surface fold line be connected.

According to one another optional feature of this aspect of the invention, the middle wall surfaces be hinged together along a fold line, the is arranged substantially perpendicular to the fold lines, the the transverse partition with the middle wall surface or the middle wall surfaces connect articulately. According to one another optional feature of this aspect of the invention may be any middle wall surface further a mounting wall surface comprise, wherein each mounting wall surface configured and arranged is to be secured together in an erected article carrier become.

A second aspect of the invention provides a blank for forming an internal partition structure wherein the transverse partition panel is pivotally connected to a central panel by a pair of spaced fold lines between the opposite ends of the transverse partition panel so as to form a panel extending from both pages the central wall surface extends outwardly when the inner partition structure is formed in an upright carrier.

According to one optional feature of the second aspect of the invention may be two transverse dividing wall surfaces punched out of the blank and removed at the ends of the middle wall surface hinged together once erected by a sidewall attachment panel are.

According to one another optional feature of this aspect of the invention may be further a handle support panel comprises be, which extends from an upper portion of the middle wall surface, the handle panel includes a hand opening to with the handle structure of the article carrier to be aligned.

One third aspect of the invention provides a blank for forming an article carrier of the Basket type, comprising a first end wall surface, a first side wall surface, a second end panel, a second side wall surface and a third end panel, which in turn are hinged one to the other, a bottom wall surface, which is hinged to one of the side or end panels, as well as including a handle structure a hand opening, wherein the handle structure comprises first and second handle panels, which are hingedly connected to the second end wall surface, wherein the first handle panel hingedly connected to the first end panel and the second Handle panel hingedly connected to the third end wall surface. The first and the second handle panel are configured and arranged such that they are in surface-to-surface relationship be arranged to form a two-ply handle when the carrier is in an erect condition. The first and the second Handle panel adjacent to respective first and second side panels and are separated from them.

According to one optional feature of the third aspect of the invention may further a handle support panel comprises foldable with the first handle panel is to be in one erect condition to form a three-ply handle. Preferably may further comprise a second handle support panel be foldably connected to the second handle panel.

According to one optional feature of the third aspect of the invention, the first and the second handle panel lying in a plane and the upper edges of the handle panels in lying on a line.

optional can the upper edges of the or each handle support panel in one Line with the handle panels lie.

According to one another optional feature of the third aspect of the invention, the Handle panels be shaped with first and second handle panels of a next adjacent To match the cut. Preferably, the handle panels a essentially trapezoidal Have shape.

According to one another optional feature of the third aspect of the invention also a wall surface be arranged, which is arranged to support at least one central wall surface, if the blank is erected to form a carrier. Preferably can articulate another middle support panel with the opposite End of the series of wall surfaces be connected, wherein the support panels in such a way are arranged to be attached to one or more sides of the middle wall surface or the middle wall surfaces be attached.

According to one Still another optional feature of the third aspect of the invention can at least one of the support panels with be provided a hook portion, wherein the hook arranged is, the bottom wall surface to engage when the blank is erected to a carrier train.

One Fourth aspect of the invention provides an article carrier of the Basket type ready with opposite Sidewall surfaces and end panels, a bottom wall surface, hingedly attached to one or more of the side or end panels is, as well as a handle structure that articulates with the opposite end panels connected is. Furthermore, an inner separation structure is included, which is formed from a separate blank, wherein the inner Separating structure comprises a first middle wall surface, which designed is connected to the handle structure and at least one of the end walls of the basket carrier and transverse dividing panels punched out of the central wall surface are and are articulated with this to a variety of form object-receiving cells on one side of the handle structure.

Preferably, a second medial panel may be included hingedly connected to the first medial panel, the second medial panel configured to be connected to the handle structure and at least one end panel of the basket carrier, and transverse partition panels punched out of the medial panel are and articulate with this are connected to form a plurality of subject-receiving cells on one side of the handle structure.

optional can along the middle wall surfaces a fold line be connected to each other, which is substantially is arranged parallel to the folding lines, which articulates the transverse partition surface with the middle wall surface or the middle wall surfaces connect.

Preferably For example, a flap can be punched out of a wall surface of the middle wall surfaces and along the central wall surface fold line with the middle wall surfaces be articulated.

According to one optional feature of the fourth aspect of the invention, the middle wall surfaces be hinged together along a fold line, the is arranged substantially perpendicular to the fold lines, the the transverse partition articulated with the middle wall surface or the middle wall surfaces connect.

According to one another optional feature of the fourth aspect of the invention every middle wall surface Furthermore, a mounting wall surface comprise, wherein the mounting wall surface configured and arranged is to be fastened together.

According to one another optional feature of the fourth aspect of the invention the transverse partition by means of a pair of spaced fold lines between the opposite ones Ends of the transverse partition wall pivotally with a middle Connected wall surface be, thus a wall surface form, extending from both sides of the middle wall surface Outside extends.

According to one Another optional feature of the fourth aspect of the invention may be two transverse dividing wall surfaces be punched out of the blank and at the En the remote from the middle wall surface hinged together once erected by a sidewall attachment panel are.

According to one another optional feature of the fourth aspect of the invention further comprises a handle support panel which extends from an upper portion of the middle divider panel, the handle panel a hand opening includes, to be aligned with the handle structure of the article carrier.

In an embodiment may further comprise a handle support panel which is foldably connected to the first handle panel to one form three-layered handle.

alternative may further comprise a second handle support panel be foldably connected to the second handle panel.

According to one another optional feature of this aspect of the invention, the first and the second handle panel lying in a plane and the upper edges of the handle panels in lying on a line.

According to one another optional feature of this aspect of the invention, the upper edges of the or each handle support panel with the handle panels lie in a line.

According to one Still another optional feature of this aspect of the invention may be the handle panels in the essentially a trapezoidal shape exhibit.

According to one still another optional feature of this aspect of the invention can at least one of the support panels with be provided a hook portion, wherein the hook arranged so is, the bottom wall surface to engage.

• i) Anordnen des zweiten Zuschnitts auf dem ersten Zuschnitt in einer ausgerichteten Position;
• ii) Befestigen der querverlaufenden Trennwandflächen an die erste Seitenwandfläche;
• iii) Befestigen der mittleren Wandfläche an die Griffwandfläche des ersten Zuschnitts;
• iv) Falten der zweiten Seitenwandfläche und der zweiten Endwandfläche in eine flächenberührende Beziehung mit der inneren Trennstruktur; und
• v) Befestigen der ersten und der dritten Endwandfläche miteinander, um einen vollständigen, zusammengefalteten Gegenstandsträger auszubilden.

A fifth aspect of the invention provides a method of forming a basket-type article carrier from a first blank comprising a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, a second side panel, and a third end panel sequentially one with the other and a handle structure hingedly connected to one or more of the end panels, and a second blank for forming an internal separation structure. The method comprises the following steps:

• i) placing the second blank on the first blank in an aligned position;
• ii) attaching the transverse partition panels to the first side panel;
• iii) attaching the central wall surface to the handle panel of the first blank;
• iv) folding the second sidewall surface and the second end wall surface into face-contacting relationship with the inner separation structure; and
• v) securing the first and third end panels together to form a complete, collapsed article carrier.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wrote.

1A and 1B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier is formed according to an embodiment of the invention.

2A and 2 B show side elevational views of the in the 1A and 1B shown blanks during construction to form a flat, collapsed carrier.

3 shows a perspective view of an erected basket carrier, which consists of the in 1 shown blank has been formed and is shown from above and from one end.

4A and 4B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier is formed according to another embodiment of the invention.

4C shows a plan view of adjacent, in 4A shown blanks which are formed from a continuous roll of cardboard or a similar sheet material.

5A and 5B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier is formed according to a third embodiment of the invention.

6 shows a plan view of adjacent, in the 5A and 5B shown blanks which are formed from a continuous roll of cardboard or a similar sheet material.

7A and 7B show side elevational views of the in the 5A and 5B illustrated blanks during construction to form a flat, folded box.

8th shows a perspective view of an erected basket carrier, from the in the 5A and 5B shown blanks has been formed and is shown from above and from one end.

9A and 9B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier is formed according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

10A and 10B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier is formed according to a fifth embodiment of the invention.

11 shows a plan view of adjacent, in the 10A shown blanks which are formed from a continuous roll of cardboard or a similar sheet material.

12A and 12B show side elevational views of the in the 10A and 10B illustrated blanks during construction to form a flat, folded box.

13 shows a perspective view of an erected basket carrier, which consists of the in the 10A shown blank has been formed and is shown from above and from one end.

14A and 14B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier of the basket type is formed according to a sixth embodiment of the invention.

15A and 15B show side elevational views of the in the 14A and 14B illustrated blanks during construction to form a flat, folded box.

16 shows a perspective view of an erected basket carrier, which consists of the in the 14A shown blank has been formed and is shown from above and from one end.

17A and 17B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier of the basket type is formed according to a seventh embodiment of the invention.

18A and 18B show side elevational views of the in the 17A and 17B illustrated blanks during construction to form a flat, folded box.

19 shows a perspective view of an erected basket carrier, which consists of the in the 17A shown blank has been formed and is shown from above and from one end.

20A and 20B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier of the basket type is formed according to an eighth embodiment of the invention.

21A and 21B show side elevational views of the in the 21A and 21B illustrated blanks during construction to form a flat, folded box.

22 shows a perspective view of an erected basket carrier, from the in the 20A and 20B shown blank has been formed and is shown from above and from one end.

23A and 23B show plan views of blanks of cardboard, from which an article carrier of the basket type according to the ninth embodiment of the invention is formed.

24A and 24B show side elevational views of the in the 23A and 23B illustrated blanks during construction to form a flat, folded box.

25 shows a perspective view of an erected basket carrier, from the in the 23A and 23B shown blank has been formed and is shown from above and from one end.

As can be seen in the drawings is an article carrier from one or more blanks made of cardboard, corrugated cardboard or another suitable foldable sheet material, for example plastic material, educated. The carrier is configured to accommodate a variety of objects, for example six bottles arranged in two deer of three bottles each are. It is conceivable that the wearer can be adapted according to the user needs to accommodate a different number of bottles.

Be the first in the 1A and 1B Turning to the illustrated embodiment, there is shown a carrier formed from a three-piece blank. The cut 10 for forming the outer wall surfaces includes in the longitudinal direction in order a first central support wall surface 12 , a first end panel 14 , a first side wall surface 16 , a second end panel 18 , a second side panel 20 , a third end wall surface 22 and a second middle wall surface 24 along the lateral fold lines 26 . 28 . 30 . 32 . 34 respectively. 36 one connected to the next. Furthermore, a lateral fold line 19 between the fold lines 30 and 32 may be included around the second end panel 18 in two parts 18a . 18b to form a basket carrier with "arrow profile", as will be described below.

A first handle panel 38 is adjacent to the first end panel 14 and the first side wall surface 16 arranged and from these side and end panels by punching lines 40 . 42 separated. The punching lines 40 . 42 extend between fold lines 26 and 30 , The handle panel 38 is articulated with the first middle support panel 12 along an extension of the fold line 26 connected to a part of a side edge of the first handle panel 38 formed. It will be appreciated that center support panels are not a necessary feature, and that in some embodiments the handle panels may be connected directly to the end panel. The handle panel 38 is by means of a partition wall surface 50 with the opposite end panel 18 connected, wherein the intermediate wall surface 50 along the fold line 53 with the side edge of the handle panel 38 and along the fold line 30 is hingedly connected to the end panel via a notch portion as shown in FIG 1A is shown.

The handle panel 38 can a hand opening 44 include. In this embodiment, a hand flap is 46 along a fold line 48 with an upper edge of the hand opening 44 connected.

Preferably, a second handle panel 52 provided adjacent to the second side wall surface 20 and the third end wall surface 22 is arranged and from these side and end panels by the punching lines 54 . 56 is disconnected. The punching lines 54 . 56 extend between fold lines 32 and 36 , The handle panel 52 is along an extension of the fold line 36 hinged to the second middle support panel 24 connected, the part of a side edge of the second handle panel 52 formed. The handle panel 52 is by means of a partition wall surface 64 with the opposite end panel 18 connected, wherein the intermediate wall surface 64 along the fold line 66 with the side edge of the handle panel 52 and along the fold line 32 via a notch portion with the end wall surface 18 is articulated, as in 1A is shown.

The handle panel 52 can a hand opening 58 lock in. In this embodiment, a hand flap is 60 along the fold line 62 with an upper edge of the hand opening 60 connected.

In this embodiment, a three-layered handle structure is provided. The handle support panel 68 is adjacent to a part of the first end wall surface 18 and the intermediate wall surface 64 arranged. The handle support panel 68 is along the fold line 66 articulated with a side edge of the second handle panel 52 connected, but otherwise from the blank by punch line 65 separated. A hand opening 70 is provided between the upper and lower edges of the handle support panel 68 is arranged. Preferably, the hand opening 70 arranged to with the hand openings 44 and 58 to be aligned in an erected box.

Further, a floor structure is included, which in this embodiment by the bottom wall surfaces 72 . 74 which is foldable with the side panels 16 respectively. 20 are connected. Suitable attachment means are provided to secure the bottom panels together. For example, a glue flap 76 with the ground wall surface 72 connected. Alternatively, locking tabs are punched out of the bottom panel and a complementary locking aperture is punched out of the second bottom panel to be known to receive and retain the locking tabs. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other methods of locking the bottom panels together during assembly may be used, and the invention is not limited to the features illustrated in the embodiments described above.

In 1B the separation structure of the article carrier is shown, which consists of a second blank 80 and a third blank 80a is trained.

The cut 80 forms one side of the partition structure and includes a pair of transverse partition panels 82 . 84 made up of a middle divider panel 86 punched out. The transverse divider panel 82 is from the middle wall surface 86 through the punching line 87 punched out and with this along the fold line 88 connected. Likewise, the transverse partition wall surface 84 through punched lines 89 . 90 from the middle wall surface 86 punched out and along fold line 92 connected to this. In this embodiment, the fold line 92 by punching line 87 interrupted, extending into the transverse partition 84 extends to a glue flap 94 to define that along the fold line 96 foldable with the transverse divider panel 82 connected is. A second glue flap 98 can along the fold line 99 with the transverse divider panel 84 be connected. Optionally, the glue flaps include 94 . 98 projecting or protruding elements 91 passing through the punching line 93 are defined, which interrupts the Klebeblappenfaltlinie. In use, the protruding elements increase the surface area of the adhesive flap to be attached. A catch 97 can along a lower edge of the middle wall surface 86 be provided to provide a detachable connection with the soil structure.

The cut 80a is the cut 80 Similarly, and therefore comparable panels are identified by the same reference numerals with the addition of the letter "a". For this reason, only the differences between the cut 80 and the cut 80a described in more detail. An end flap 95a can be provided along the fold line 79a foldable with the middle wall surface 86a connected is. In use, the end flap is attached to one of the tabs 93a attached to the transverse dividing wall 82a extend, in part through the punching line 77a is defined. In use is the tab 93a adapted to the middle support panel described below 12 . 24 to be attached.

It It is conceivable that the number and position of the transverse Partition panels of each blank according to the number the needed Subject-receiving cells can be changed.

The assembly of a complete carrier according to the first embodiment, which in the 2 and 3 in a flat, folded state, the blank requires a series of sequential folding and gluing steps that can be performed in a linear gluing machine so that it is not necessary for the box to be rotated or inverted to assemble it complete. The gluing positions of the blanks are indicated by hatching, although it is conceivable that other blanks embodiments may be glued to another position, if desired. The folding operation is not limited to the folding operation described below and can be changed according to specific manufacturing requirements.

The blanks 80 and 80a are therefore to the blank 10 attached. In this embodiment, the flaps 94 . 98 to the side wall surface 16 attached and the middle wall surface 86 is applied to the handle panel by adhesive or other suitable means 38 attached. Likewise, the glue flaps 94a and 98a to the side wall surface 20 attached and the middle divider panel 86a is applied to the handle panel by adhesive or other suitable means 52 attached. Thus, the box is in a first, in 2A illustrated state of assembly. Subsequently, the handle support panel 68 around the fold line 66 and in face-to-face relationship with the handle panel 52 folded, leaving the openings 70 and 58 are aligned. The end wall surface 18 gets out of alignment with the adjacent side panels 12 . 20 along the fold lines 30 . 19 respectively. 32 folded, leaving the intermediate panels 50 . 64 in face-to-face relationship with each respective part 18a . 18b stand the end wall surface. In some embodiments, the intermediate panels become 50 . 64 by adhesive or other suitable means to the end panel 18 attached.

The middle support panels 12 . 24 also come into face-to-face relationship with respective end panels 14 . 22 and handle panels 38 . 58 folded and may be secured together by adhesive or other suitable means known in the art. The outer wall surfaces 18b . 20 . 22 which form one side of the separator become in face-to-face relationship with the outer wall surfaces 18a . 16 . 14 folded, which form the other side of the separator.

By folding the panels in this manner, the two sides of the basket carrier are brought into face contacting relationship with each other and the handle panels 52 . 68 be with the inside of the handle panel 38 secured together by adhesive or other known means. Preferably, the tab 93a to the middle wall surface 86 attached and the middle support panels 12 . 24 can be attached to the sections of the respective middle wall surfaces 86 respectively. 86a be secured by adhesive or other known means. In the embodiments with a flap 95a this will be attached to the end panel 18 attached.

The box is then in an intermediate state which is in 2 B shown is:
a finished, folded article carrier, wherein the second end wall surface 22 , the second side panel 20 and the outer handle panel 52 in face contact relationship with the first end wall 14 , the first side wall surface 16 or the handle panel 38 are arranged. The box according to the first embodiment is commonly referred to as an "arrow profile" package because the end panels are folded about a central fold line about a leading edge 37 and define two trailing edges through the fold lines 30 and 32 To be defined.

To erect the article carrier, the leading and trailing edges of the folded carrier are moved inwardly towards each other. This will cause the end panels 14 . 22 and 18 and the side panels 16 and 20 be moved from a flat, collapsed state to a substantially rectangular configuration, which facilitates the formation of individual cells. Thus, the transverse dividing walls become 82 . 84 automatically formed by moving these out of alignment with the first side panel 16 and the handle panel 38 move around and around the fold lines 88 respectively. 92 be folded, so that the transverse dividing walls 82 . 84 in a substantially vertical relationship with respect to the handle panel 38 and the side wall surface 16 are located. As in 3 Thus, three cells C1, C2, C3 are formed. Likewise, the transverse dividing walls 82a . 84a from the alignment with the second side wall surface 20 and the handle panel 52 moved and around the fold lines 88a respectively. 92a folded so that the transverse dividing walls 82a . 84a in a vertical relationship with respect to the handle panel 52 and the side wall surface 20 so that three more cells are formed. In use, the transverse divider panels may separate and support the items in adjacent cells.

The Box is then ready to receive items known to be through a relative vertical movement between the objects and the carrier while one in the forward direction afferent Movement are charged, due to which the items through the open bottom of the carrier be introduced into their respective cells. Alternatively, the Bottles introduced into their respective cells via the top of the carrier become.

Subsequently, the bottom is formed, wherein the bottom wall surfaces 72 and 74 be brought into an overlapping relationship and known to be connected by means of fastening means. In this embodiment, the glue flap 76 to the bottom wall surface 74 glued. The floor panels may be pre and / or post loaded by engaging the floor panels 72 . 74 with the hooks 97 . 97a be held in position as in the 1 and 3 is shown.

In use, the grip tabs 46 . 60 around the handle panels 38 . 52 folded to further secure the handle structure H and the box. Thus, according to the first embodiment, the box is in an erect state as shown in FIG 3 the drawings is shown.

Himself in the 4A and 4B Turning to the illustrated construction of the second embodiment, there is shown an article carrier formed of a two-part blank. The blanks are suitable for forming a package described below with a "parallelogram profile". The cut 110 who in 4A is shown, provides the outer wall surfaces of the carrier and includes in order in the longitudinal direction a first central support wall surface 112 , a first side wall surface 116 , a first end panel 118 , a second side panel 120 and a second end wall surface 122 along the lateral fold lines 126 . 130 . 132 respectively. 134 one connected to the next foldable.

A first handle panel 138 is adjacent to the first end panel 118 and the first side wall surface 116 arranged and from the side and end panels by punched lines 140 . 142 disconnected from the fold line 126 and in the end panel 118 extend. The handle panel 138 is hinged over a notch portion with an upper edge of the end panel 118 connected. The connection point should be in a central part when it is desired that the handle is centrally located. The handle panel 138 is along its opposite edge by an intermediate wall surface 150 foldable with the middle support panel 112 connected. In this embodiment, the intermediate wall surface 150 along a fold line 151 hinged with one side edge of the handle panel 138 and along the fold line 30 connected to the middle support panel, as shown in 4A is shown. The handle panel 138 can a hand opening 144 contain. In this embodiment, a hand flap is 146 along the fold line 148 with an upper edge of the hand opening 44 connected.

Preferably, a second handle panel 152 provided adjacent to a second side wall surface 120 and a second end wall surface 122 is arranged and through punched lines 154 respectively. 156 is separated from the side and end panels, with the punching lines extending from the fold lines 132 in the end wall area 122 extend. The handle panel 152 is by a notch portion with an upper edge of the end wall surface 122 and by an intermediate wall surface 164 with the opposite end panel 118 articulated. In this embodiment, the intermediate wall surface 164 along the fold line 165 with a side edge of the handle panel 152 and along the fold line 132 with the end wall surface 118 foldable, as in 4A is shown. The second handle panel 152 includes a hand opening 158 , In this embodiment, a hand flap is 160 along fold line 162 with an upper edge of the hand opening 158 connected.

In this embodiment, a three-layered handle structure is provided which includes a pair of handle support panels 168 . 169 includes. Each support panel 168 . 169 is foldable with opposite side edges of the handle panel 138 and these may be folded so that the opposing side edges of each support panel are brought into abutting relationship when the support panels are in face-to-face relationship with the handle panel 138 to be brought. In particular, the handle support panel is 168 along the fold line 155 foldable with the handle panel 138 connected and includes a hand opening 170 between the upper and lower edges of the handle support panel 168 is arranged. The hand opening 170 is arranged to stand in an erect box with the hand openings 154 . 158 to be aligned. Likewise, the handle support panel includes 169 a hand opening 171 ,

A floor structure is out of the wall surfaces 172 . 174 and fastening means, which in this embodiment are substantially identical to the fastening means according to the first embodiment and therefore will not be described in more detail.

The separation structure of the article carrier is of a second blank 180 educated. The cut 180 includes a pair of transverse dividing panels 182 . 184 made up of a middle divider panel 186 punched out. The transverse divider panel 182 is by punching lines 185 . 187 and 190 from the middle wall surface 186 punched out and along the broken fold line 188 connected with it foldable. 4B can be seen that the broken fold line 188 between the opposite ends of the transverse divider panel 182 is arranged to a two-part partition wall surface 114 and 189 define. The fold line 188 can be moved to any position between the ends to the respective lengths of each part of the wall surface 182 to change. The transverse divider panel 182 may also have a glue flap 194 include along the fold line 195 foldable with it is connected. As in the first embodiment, it is conceivable that the number and the positions of the transverse wall surfaces may be varied according to the number of object-receiving cells required.

Likewise, the transverse partition wall surface 196 through punched lines 191 . 193 and 195 from the middle wall surface 186 punched out and along the fold line 192 foldable associated with it. The broken fold line 192 is between the opposite ends of the transverse partition 184 arranged around a two-part divider panel 115 . 196 define. Furthermore, a glue flap 198 be included along the fold line 197 foldable with the transverse divider panel 184 connected is.

Furthermore, medium glue flaps 176 . 178 which is along the fold lines 177 respectively. 179 Foldable with the opposite side edges of the middle wall surface 186 are connected.

The assembly of the box is essentially identical to the assembly used in conjunction with the 10 to 13 is described below, and will therefore not be described in more detail.

A common feature that both the first and second embodiments have concerns the handle panel structure H. In particular, the handle panels and possibly the handle support panels lie in a plane. The upper edges of the handle panels lie along a straight line or are colinear, as in the 1A and 4A is shown, so as to minimize the amount of used paperboard, since adjacent blanks can be punched out of a continuous roll with their respective upper edges abutting one another. In 4C are adjacent blanks 110 of the second embodiment and it can be seen that efficient use of paperboard is achieved. Preferably, the bottom wall surfaces 172 . 174 the blanks mate with the bottom wall surfaces of the next adjacent blank, again to minimize used cardboard.

The structure of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS 5A . 5B . 6 . 7A . 7B and 8th described. As is apparent from these figures, the article carrier formed of a three-piece blank is an "arrow-shaped" package which is similar to the first embodiment described above, and therefore the same panels are given the same reference numerals Addition of the precursor "2" marked. Hereinafter, therefore, only the differences between the first and third embodiments will be described in more detail.

Out 5A can be seen that the middle support panels 212 . 224 in this embodiment are wider to provide a large surface area to the corresponding central wall surfaces 286 . 286a to be attached.

In this embodiment, hooks are 297 and 297a along the lower edge of the middle support panel 212 and 224 to be engaged in corresponding openings in the floor structure so as to maintain the box in a set-up condition prior to loading and / or loading.

In this embodiment, the handle H ( 8th ) around a four-ply structure, from outer handle panels 238 . 252 and the in 5A illustrated handle support panels 268 and 268a provided. Each handle flap 268 and 268a is along the fold line 270 respectively. 270a Foldable with an upper edge of the corresponding handle panel 238 . 252 connected to be foldable about their respective fold lines, so that the handle support flaps can be brought into surface-contacting relationship with its adjacent handle panel during construction, as shown in FIG 8B is shown.

The blanks 280 . 280a for forming the central transverse separation structures, which in 5B are different from the blanks 80 . 80a the first embodiment insofar as middle support flaps 295 and 295a which are along the fold lines 279 and 279a each foldable with middle wall surfaces 286 and 286a are connected. Furthermore, a tab 293 includes, which are from the middle wall surface 286 punched out, as well as a tab 293a coming from the middle wall surface 296a punched out. Every tab 293 . 293a is configured, by means of adhesive or other suitable means to the other central wall surface 286a . 286 to be attached, which is more detailed in 7B is shown. The profile of the free edge of the tabs 293 . 293a is by punching lines 289 and 289a which in this embodiment includes three protruding elements to increase the surface area to separate adjacent cells.

The shape of the upper edges of the blank and in particular the handle support panel 268 , the handle panel 238 , the intermediate wall surface 250 and the end panel 218a are shaped, the corresponding wall surfaces of the next adjacent blank 210 take. As in 6 As shown, adjacent blanks are punched out of a continuous roll of sheet material, with adjacent blanks being mirror-inverted to mate with each other, thus achieving efficient use of paperboard. In this embodiment, the waste material is represented by the hatched area indicated by the letter W. Advantageously, the shape of the handle structure minimizes the amount of paperboard used and provides an aesthetically pleasing shape of the handle.

Preferably, the shapes of the bottom wall surfaces 274 . 272 substantially trapezoidal such that the lower edges of adjacent blanks mate to thereby minimize the amount of paperboard needed.

The assembly of the third embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, with the middle support panels 212 . 224 folded into a surface-touching relationship, the middle wall surface 286 to the middle support panel 212 is attached, the handle panel 238 and the glue flaps 294 . 298 to the side wall surface 216 be attached, but otherwise the middle wall surface not with the blank 210 is connected, as in 7A is shown. Likewise the middle wall surface becomes 286a to the middle support panel 224 attached and the handle panel 252 and the glue flaps 294a and 298a be attached to the side panel 220 Thus, the box is in a first, in 7A illustrated state of assembly.

Subsequently, the blank is folded around the fold lines 230 . 219 and 232 folded, leaving the second end wall surface 222 , the second side panel 220 and the second handle panel 252 in face contact relationship with the first end wall 214 , the first side wall surface 216 or the handle panel 238 be arranged to provide a package in a flat, folded state with an "arrow profile", wherein the leading edge through the fold lines 226 . 236 and two trailing edges are covered by the fold lines 230 respectively. 232 To be defined. In the embodiments with medium support flaps 295 and 295a These are on the end wall surface 218 attached like this in 7B is shown.

To erect the article carrier, the leading and trailing edges of the collapsed carrier are moved inwardly towards each other, as described above with respect to the first embodiment, to produce the individual cells. The articles are placed in their respective cells C1, C2, C3 to complete the loading process so that they are ready to be delivered to the consumer, the handle structure H and the bottom structure being formed in the same manner to provide a carton that the in 8th similar box is shown.

The fourth embodiment of the box is in the 9A and 9B shown. As shown in these figures, the article carrier formed of a three-piece blank is an "arrow profile" package similar to the third embodiment described above, and therefore the same panels are identified by the same reference numerals Prefix "2" is replaced by the prefix "3". Thus, only the differences between the third and fourth embodiments will be described in more detail. Like yourself 9A can be seen, it is the handle is a three-layer structure, by the outer handle panels 338 . 352 is provided from the blank 310 are formed, and a handle support wall surface 368 coming from one of the middle wall surfaces 386a is trained. Furthermore, a hand opening 370 comprising the handle support panel 368 is punched out to the hand openings 344 and 358 to be aligned. The structure of the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as in the third embodiment, and therefore will not be described in detail. Of course, the fourth embodiment also has the advantages of the third embodiment. Moreover, the handle structure of this embodiment results in a shorter folding time, since none with the handle panels 338 . 352 connected handle support panels are present that need to be folded.

The fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS 10A . 10B . 11 . 12A . 12B and 13 described. First, the features of the fifth embodiment of the article carrier with reference to the 10A and 10B turning, there is shown a two-part cut. The blanks are adapted to form a "parallelogram profile" package similar to the second embodiment described above and, therefore, the same panels are identified by the same reference numerals, but preceded by the prefix "4" instead of the prefix "1". Thus, only the differences between the second and fifth embodiments will be described in more detail. 10A It can be seen that it is the handle H is a three-layer structure, by the outer handle panels 438 and 452 is provided from the blank 410 be formed. The handle support panel 468 is from the middle wall surface 486 trained and may also have a hand opening 470 include, which is positioned to with the hand openings 444 and 458 to be aligned in an erected box. Advantageously, the handle structure of this embodiment allows the handle to be formed more quickly because there are no handle support panels connected to the handle panel that need to be folded.

The shape of the upper edges of the blank 410 and in particular the handle panels 438 . 452 , the intermediate wall surfaces 450 . 464 and the end panels 418 and 422 are shaped to corresponding wall surfaces of the next adjacent blank 410 take. As in 11 As shown, adjacent blanks are stamped out of a continuous roll of sheet material with adjacent blanks being mirror-inverted to mate with one another, thus achieving efficient use of paperboard. Advantageously, the shape of the handle structure minimizes the amount of excess paperboard and provides an aesthetically pleasing shape of the handle. Preferably, the shapes of the bottom wall surfaces 472 . 474 substantially trapezoidal, so that the lower edges of the blank fit together, thus minimizing the amount of paperboard needed.

The assembly of the finished carrier of the fifth embodiment from a blank into a flat, collapsed state and into an erected carton which fits into the 12A . 12B and 13 is achieved by a series of sequential folding and gluing steps that can be performed in a linear gluing machine so that it is not necessary that the box not be rotated or inverted to complete its assembly. The adhesive locations of the blanks are indicated by the dashed areas, although it is conceivable that other blanks may be adhered to other locations if desired. The folding operation is not limited to the folding operation described below and may be changed according to particular manufacturing requirements.

The cut 480 gets to the blank 410 attached. In this embodiment, the glue flap is 494 to the side wall surface 416 attached and the middle wall surface 486 is on the handle panel 438 attached, leaving the handle support panel 468 with the handle panel 438 is aligned. The middle support panel 478 is by adhesive or other suitable, known means to the end wall surface 418 attached. Thus, the box is in a first, in 12A illustrated phase of assembly. Then the glue flap 412 around the fold line 426 in face contact relationship with the sidewall surface 416 folded and the outer wall surfaces 420 and 422 be around the fold line 432 in surface-contact relationship with the middle wall surface 406 folded. The end wall surface 422 gets to the glue flap 412 attached and the transverse glue flap 498 gets to the sidewall 420 attached. The handle panel 452 goes to the opposite side of the handle support panel 468 attached and the middle support panel 476 gets to the end wall surface 422 attached.

By folding and securing the panels in this manner, the two sides of the basket carrier are brought into face contacting relationship so that the article carrier is in a finished and collapsed condition, as shown in FIG 12B is ready to be supplied to the end user of the box, for example a bottling machine. The box according to the fifth embodiment is commonly referred to as a "parallelogram profile" package because the leading edge is from the fold line 432 is defined and the trailing edge is defined by the diametrically opposite edge of the fold line 426 provided.

To erect the article carrier, the leading and trailing edges of the collapsed carrier are moved inwardly towards each other causing the end panels to be moved 422 and 418 and the side panels 416 and 420 be moved from a flat, collapsed state in a rectangular configuration, which facilitates automatic production of the individual cells. Accordingly, transverse partition walls 482 and 484 from the alignment with the first and second side panels 416 respectively. 420 moved and around the fold lines 488 and 492 folded so that the transverse panels are in a substantially perpendicular relationship with respect to the handle panel 468 and the side panels 416 and 420 are located. Like yourself 13 can be seen, each part extends 414 . 490 ; 415 . 496 from each side of the central wall surface to form two rows of three cells C1, C2, C3, respectively. The fold lines 488 . 492 act as pivot points for the dividing wall surfaces. In use, the transverse divider panels can separate and support the items in adjacent cells.

The carton is then ready to receive articles which are known to be loaded by means of a relative vertical movement between the articles and the carrier during a forward feeding motion, due to which the articles are introduced into their respective cells through the open bottom of the carrier. Alternatively, the bottles may be introduced into their respective cells via the upper end of the carrier. Subsequently, the floor is formed in substantially the same manner as described above, with the floor panels 472 . 474 be connected by fastening means. Likewise, the grip bottles 446 . 460 around the handle 468 . 452 folded to further secure the handle structure H and the box. Thus, the box according to the fifth embodiment is in an erect state as shown in FIG 13 the drawings is shown.

The sixth embodiment of the invention is in the 14A . 14B . 15A . 15B and 16 shown. As shown in these drawings, an article carrier is formed from a three-piece blank. The carrier is a "parallelogram profile" package similar to the fifth embodiment described above, and therefore the same panels are identified with the same reference numerals, preceded by the prefix "5" instead of the "4" digit. Hereinafter, only the differences between the sixth and fifth embodiments will be described in more detail.

What the cut 510 for forming the outer wall surfaces, can be 14A It can be seen that the handle is a four-layered structure, which by outer handle panels 538 . 552 and handle support panels 568 and 568a provided. Each handle flap 568 . 568a is along the fold line 570 respectively. 570a Foldable with an upper edge of the corresponding handle panel 538 . 552 can be folded to be folded about their adjacent fold lines, so that the handle flaps can be arranged in surface-contacting relationship with its adjacent handle panel during construction, as shown in 15B is shown.

A two-piece cut 580 . 580a is provided to the in 14B formed central and transverse separating structures, said blank substantially the third, in 5B illustrated embodiment is similar. One will recognize that the positions of the tabs 593 . 593a in contrast to the third embodiment, although each tab is adapted, by means of adhesive or other suitable means known in the art, they are different from the other central panel 586 . 582 to be attached and to separate adjacent cells. In this embodiment, the protruding elements E overlap each tab to be fastened together, as shown in FIG 15B is shown.

The assembly of the sixth embodiment is similar to the assembly of the fifth embodiment described above, wherein the transverse partition panels are secured to respective side panels, the central panel is secured to the handle panel, and the center support flaps are secured to respective end panels as shown in Figs 15A is shown. Subsequently, one side of the basket carrier is folded around the fold line 532 folded into face-to-face relationship with the central structure and fastened thereto, as described above, to the flat, folded, in FIG 15B form carrier shown.

In order to set up the carrier of the sixth embodiment, the leading and trailing edges of the collapsed carrier are moved inwardly towards each other as described above with respect to the fifth embodiment to form individual cells, and the articles become the respective cells C1, C2, C3 are introduced to complete the loading process, so that the carrier is ready to be delivered to the user. The handle structure H and the bottom structure are also formed in the same manner to provide a fully erected box, which is the same as the one in FIG 16 box is similar. The advantages of the shape of the upper edges of the blank and the bottom of the present embodiment have already been outlined above with regard to the fifth embodiment and will therefore not be described in more detail.

The seventh embodiment of the invention is in the 17A . 17B . 18A . 18B and 19 shown. As shown in these drawings, an article carrier is formed of a three-piece blank. The carrier is a "parallelogram profile" package similar to the sixth embodiment described above, and therefore the same panels are identified by the same reference numerals, preceded by the prefix "6" instead of the "5" digit. Hereinafter, only the differences between the seventh and sixth embodiments will be described in more detail.

17A It can be seen that it is the handle is a four-layer structure, by the outer wall surfaces 638 . 652 and the handle support flaps 668 and 668a is provided. Each handle flap 668 . 668a is along the fold lines 670 respectively. 670a Foldable with an upper edge of the corresponding handle panel 638 . 652 to be foldable about their adjacent fold lines so that the handle flaps can be placed in face-to-face relationship with their adjacent handle panel during assembly as shown in FIG 18B is shown.

In this embodiment, the outer blank further comprises a pair of transverse dividing panels 631 . 633 Folding the handle panel 638 and the side wall surface 616 connect with each other. Further, a pair of transverse dividing panels 651 . 653 Includes the foldable handle panel 652 and the side wall surface 620 connect with each other. glue flaps 650 and 664 are provided to the adjacent end wall surface 622 respectively. 618 to be attached.

A two-piece cut 680 . 680a is provided to the in 17B formed central and transverse separating structures, said blank substantially the third, in 5B illustrated embodiment is similar. Therefore, only the differences will be described below. The transverse dividing panels 682 . 684 ; 682a . 684a are designed in a different way and it is in fact not necessary that glue flaps are included, as these wall surfaces respectively on the wall surfaces 631 . 633 ; 651 . 653 can be attached. You will realize that the position of the tabs 693 . 693a is different from the third embodiment, although each tab is adapted, by means of adhesive or other suitable known means, over the in 18B shown protruding elements to the other middle wall surface 686 . 686a to be attached.

The assembly of the seventh embodiment is similar to the assembly of some of the embodiments described above, wherein the transverse divider panels are secured to respective side panels, the center panel is secured to the handle panel, and the center support flaps are secured to respective end panels 18A is shown. Further, the transverse dividing panels 684 . 682 ; 684a . 682a to the adjacent transverse dividing panels 633 . 631 ; 651 . 653 of the outer blank 610 attached. Subsequently, one side of the basket carrier is folded around the fold line 632 folded in face-to-face relationship with and secured together with the central structure, as described above, to form a flat, folded-up support, as in FIG 18B is shown.

To erect the carrier, the leading and trailing edges of the collapsed carrier are moved inwardly towards each other, as described above in relation to the fifth embodiment, to automatically produce individual cells, and the articles are inserted into their respective cells C1, C2, C3 are introduced to complete the loading process, so that the carrier is ready to be delivered to the consumer. The handle structure H and the bottom structure are also formed in the same manner to provide a fully erected box, which is the same as the one in FIG 19 box is similar. The advantages of the shape of the upper edges of the blank and the bottom of the present embodiment have already been explained above in relation to the fifth embodiment, so that they will not be described in more detail. A further advantage of the present invention is that the width of the blanks forming the release structure can be reduced since it is not necessary for the transverse dividing wall surfaces to be reduced 682 . 684 extend across the width W of the cell, since the outer transverse wall surfaces provide the strength.

In the 20A and 20B An eighth embodiment of the invention is shown. An article carrier is made from one or more blanks 710 made of cardboard or other suitable foldable sheet material. The carrier is configured to accommodate a variety of items, for example, six bottles arranged in two rows of three bottles each. It is conceivable that the carrier may be configured to accommodate a different number of items according to the user's requirements.

In this embodiment, the carrier is formed from a two-part blank, and the blank 710 Forming the outer wall surfaces sequentially includes a first middle support panel in the longitudinal direction 712 , a first end panel 714 , a first side wall surface 716 , a second end panel 718 , a second side panel 720 , a third end wall surface 722 and a second middle wall surface 724 along the lateral fold lines 726 . 728 . 730 . 732 . 734 respectively. 736 articulated one connected to the other. Furthermore, a lateral fold line 719 between the fold lines 730 and 732 may be included around the second end panel 718 in two parts ( 718a . 718b ) to form a basket carrier with "arrow profile" described below.

A first handle panel 738 is adjacent to the second end wall surface 718 and the first side wall surface 716 arranged and is from these side and end panels through the punch line 742 separated. The punching line 742 extends between fold lines 728 and 719 , The handle panel 738 is along an extension of the fold line 719 hinged to the second end panel 718 connected, the part of a side edge of the first handle panel 738 formed. The handle panel 738 is by means of a partition wall surface 750 with the first end wall surface 714 connected, wherein the intermediate wall surface 750 along the fold line 751 with the side edge of the handle panel 738 and along the fold line 728 with the first end wall surface 714 articulated is connected.

The handle panel 738 can a hand opening 744 include. In this embodiment, a hand flap is 746 along the fold line 748 with an upper edge of the hand opening 744 connected.

A second handle panel 752 is adjacent to the second side panel 720 and the second end wall surface 718 arranged and through punched lines 754 . 765 separated from these side and end panels. The punching lines 754 . 756 extend between the fold lines 719 and 734 , The handle panel 752 is along the fold line 719 articulated with the handle panel 738 connected. The handle panel 752 is by means of a partition wall surface 764 with the third end wall surface 722 connected, wherein the intermediate wall surface 764 along the fold line 766 with the side edge of the handle panel 752 and along the fold line 734 with the end wall surface 722 articulated is connected.

The handle panel 752 can a hand opening 758 include. In this embodiment, a hand flap is 760 along a fold line 762 with an upper edge of the hand opening 760 connected.

In this embodiment, a three-layered handle structure is provided. The handle support panel 768 is adjacent to a part of the intermediate wall surface 750 and the middle support panel 712 arranged. The handle support panel 768 is along the fold line 751 with a side edge of the first handle panel 738 connected, but otherwise separated from the blank. alternatively, a handle support panel may alternatively be connected to the second handle panel 752 be connected. A hand recess 770 is provided and is preferably arranged to be in an erected box with the hand openings 744 and 758 to be aligned.

hook 797 . 797a can along lower edges of the first and second middle wall surfaces 712 and 724 be provided to provide a detachable connection with the soil structure.

Further, a floor structure is included, which in this embodiment of the bottom wall surfaces 772 . 774 which is foldable with the side panels 716 respectively. 720 are connected. Suitable attachment means are provided to secure the bottom wall surfaces together. For example, a glue flap 776 with the bottom wall surface 772 connected. Alternatively, latch tabs from the bottom panel and a complementary pair of latch apertures are punched out of the second bottom panel to be known to receive and retain the latch tabs. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other methods of locking the bottom panels together during assembly may be used and the invention is not limited to the features of the embodiments described and illustrated.

Like yourself 20B can be seen, both sides of a separation structure of the article carrier are preferably made of a second blank 780 educated. The cut 780 includes a pair of transverse dividing panels 782 . 784 made up of a middle divider panel 786 punched out. The transverse divider panel 782 is by punching line 787 from the middle wall surface 786 punched out and with this along the fold line 788 connected. Likewise, the transverse partition wall surface 784 through the punching lines 789 . 790 from the middle wall surface 786 punched out and with this along the fold line 792 connected. In this embodiment, the fold line 792 through the punching line 787 interrupted, extending into the transverse partition 784 extends to a glue flap 794 to define that along the fold line 796 foldable with the transverse divider panel 782 connected is. A second glue flap 798 can along the fold line 799 with the transverse divider panel 784 be connected. The fold lines 799 and 796 are preferably through the punching lines 799 respectively. 796 interrupted. A tab 795 is preferably from the middle partition wall surface 786 punched out and through the punching line 783 and the fold line 791 Are defined. Another tab 793 is preferably from the transverse wall surface 782 punched out and through a punching line 793 and fold line 788 Are defined.

A second middle divider panel 786a is along the fold line 791 essentially mirror-image to the first middle partition wall surface 786 and therefore, the same panels are denoted by the same reference numerals with the addition of the letter "a". Therefore, only the differences between the blank 780 and the cut 780a described in more detail.

A prominent section 785 the wall surface 786a is provided to engage with the handle support panel 768 to work together to ensure that the handle is completely three-layered. A corresponding cut-out portion is included in the opposite edge of the blank to minimize consumption of paperboard when punching multiple blank in a parquet-like pattern.

It It is conceivable that the number and positions of the transverse Partition panels of each blank according to the number and the size of the required subject Cells changed can be.

The assembly of a complete carrier according to the eighth embodiment, incorporated in the 21A and 21B in a flat, collapsed state, the blank requires a series of sequential folding and gluing steps that can be performed in a linear gluing machine so that it is not necessary for the box to be rotated or inverted to assemble it complete. The adhesive locations of the blanks are characterized by the dashed areas, although it is conceivable that the blanks may be adhered to other locations if desired. The folding process is not limited to the folding process described below and may be modified according to particular manufacturing requirements. Thus, the blank becomes 780 at the cut 710 attached.

In this embodiment, by adhesive or other suitable means the flaps 794 . 798 to the side wall surface 716 and the middle wall surface 786 to the handle panel 738 attached. Likewise, by adhesive or other suitable means, the glue flaps 794a and 798a and the side wall surface 720 and the middle divider panel 786a to the handle panel 752 attached. Thus, the box is in a first, in 21A illustrated state of assembly.

Subsequently, the handle support panel 768 around the fold line 751 and in face-to-face relationship with the handle panel 738 folded, leaving the recess 770 and the opening 758 are aligned. The first and third end panels 714 and 722 be along the fold lines 728 respectively. 734 folded inwards, leaving the middle support panels 712 and 724 to the middle wall surfaces 786 respectively. 768a can be attached using adhesive or other suitable known means. The second end wall surface 718 will be along the fold line 719 folded in half, leaving the intermediate panels 750 . 764 in face-to-face relationship with the first end panel 714 are located. In some embodiments, the intermediate panels become 750 . 764 by adhesive or other suitable means known to the first end panel 714 attached.

The handle panels 738 . 752 can be secured together by adhesive or other suitable means known in the art. The outer wall surfaces 718b . 720 . 722 forming one side of the separator become in face-to-face relationship with the outer wall surfaces 718a . 716 . 714 folded, which form the other side of the separator.

By folding the panels in this manner, the two sides of the basket carrier are brought into face contacting relationship with each other and the handle panels 752 . 768 be using adhesive or other known means together with the inside of the handle panel 738 attached. Preferably, the tab 793a to the tab 793 attached.

The box is then located in a 21B illustrated intermediate state: a complete, collapsed article carrier, wherein the third end wall surface 722 , the second side panel 720 and the outer handle panel 752 in face-contacting relationship with the first end panel 714 , the first side wall surface 716 or the handle panel 738 are arranged. The box according to this embodiment is commonly referred to as an "arrow profile" package because the end panels are folded about a central fold line about two trailing edges 736 . 726 as well as defining a leading edge through the fold lines 719 is defined.

To erect the article carrier, the leading and trailing edges of the folded carrier are moved inwardly towards each other. This will cause the end panels 714 . 722 and 718 and the side panels 716 and 720 be moved from a flat, folded state to a rectangular configuration, which facilitates the construction of the individual cells. As in 22 Thus, three cells C1, C2, C3 are thus formed. Likewise, the transverse dividing walls 782a . 784a from the alignment with the second side wall surface 720 and the handle panel 752 moved and around the fold lines 788a respectively. 792a folded so that the transverse dividing walls 794a . 798a in a vertical relationship with respect to the handle panel 752 and the side wall surface 720 are located. Thus, the transverse dividing walls become 794 . 798 from the alignment with the first side panel 716 and the handle panel 738 moved and around the fold lines 788 respectively. 792 folded so that the transverse dividing walls 782 . 784 in a substantially vertical relationship with respect to the handle panel 738 and the side wall surface 716 so that three more cells are formed. In use, the transverse divider panels can separate and support the items in adjacent cells.

The Box is then ready to receive items, preferably by a relative vertical movement between the objects and the carrier while a feed movement in the forward direction known Invited, due to which the objects through the open ground of the carrier be introduced into their respective cells. Alternatively, the items can over the upper end of the carrier be introduced into their respective cells.

Subsequently, the bottom is formed, wherein the bottom wall surfaces 722 and 724 be brought into an overlapping relationship and connected to each other by means of known fasteners. In this embodiment, the glue flap 776 to the bottom wall surface 774 glued. The bottom panels can be made by engaging the bottom panels 772 . 774 with the in the 20A and 21A illustrated hooks 797 . 797a be held in position before and / or after loading.

In use, the grip tabs 746 . 760 around the handle panels 738 . 752 folded to further secure the handle structure H and the box. Thus, according to this embodiment, the box is in an erect condition as shown in FIG 22 the drawings is shown.

To build up in the 23A and 23B Turning to the illustrated, ninth embodiment, there is shown an article carrier, which is formed from a two-part blank. The blanks are adapted to form a "parallelogram profile" package described below. The in 23A shown cut 810 provides the outer wall surfaces of the carrier and includes a glue flap in the longitudinal direction in turn 812 , a first side wall surface 816 , a first end panel 818 , a second side panel 820 and a second end panel 822 along the lateral fold lines 826 . 830 . 832 respectively. 834 one connected to the other foldable.

A first handle panel 838 is adjacent to the first end panel 818 and the first side wall surface 816 arranged and from these side and end panels through the punching line 842 disconnected from the fold line 826 and in the end panel 818 extends. The handle panel 838 is hinged to an upper edge of the end panel 818 connected. The connection point should be in a central part, if it is desired that the handle is centrally located. The handle panel 838 is along its opposite edge over an intermediate wall surface 850 foldable with the glue flap 812 connected. In this embodiment, the intermediate wall surface 850 along a fold line 851 hinged with one side edge of the handle panel 838 connected and along the fold line 826 hinged to the glue flap, as shown in 23A is shown. The handle panel 838 can have a pair of hand / finger openings 844 . 844a contain. In this embodiment, a pair of hand cushion flaps 846 . 846a along the fold lines 848 . 848a with upper edges of respective hand openings 844 . 844a connected.

A second handle panel 852 is adjacent to a second side panel 820 and second end wall surface 822 arranged and is of these side and end panels by punching lines 854 respectively. 856 separated from the fold lines 832 and in the end panel 822 extend. The handle panel 852 is hinged to an upper edge of the end panel 822 connected and via a partition wall 864 hinged with an opposite end panel 818 connected. In this embodiment, the intermediate wall surface 864 along a fold line 865 with a side edge of the handle panel 852 and along the fold line 832 with the end wall surface 818 foldable connected. The second handle panel 852 preferably includes a pair of hand / finger openings 858 . 858a , In this embodiment, hand cushion flaps 860 . 860a along fold lines 862 and 862a with an upper edge of respective hand openings 858 . 858a connected.

In this embodiment, a three-layered handle structure is provided which includes a handle support panel 868 that goes along fold line 855 hinged with one side edge of the handle panel 852 connected is. The support panel 868 further comprises a hand opening 870 between the upper and lower edges of the handle support panel 868 is arranged. The hand opening 870 is arranged to with the hand openings 854 . 858 to be aligned in an erected box. In alternative classes of embodiments, two openings may be in the handle support panel 868 be arranged to be in registration with the openings on the handle panels in an erected box.

A soil structure becomes from the bottom wall surfaces 872 . 874 is formed, which in this embodiment is substantially identical to the bottom structure of the eighth embodiment and therefore will not be described in more detail.

The separation structure of the article carrier is of a second blank 880 educated. The cut 880 includes a pair of transverse dividing panels 882 . 884 coming from a middle wall surface 886 punched out. The transverse divider panel 882 is by punching lines 885 and 881 from the middle wall surface 886 punched out and along with this is fold line 888 foldable connected. The transverse divider panel 882 is also along the fold line 896 articulated with the glue flap 894 connected. As in the first embodiment, it is conceivable that the number and the positions of the transverse wall surfaces may be changed according to the number of object-receiving cells required.

Likewise, the transverse partition wall surface 884 by extensions of the punched lines 885 and 881 from the middle wall surface 886 punched out and along the fold line 892 connected with this foldable. The transverse wall surface 884 is along the fold line 899 also articulated with the glue flap 894 connected. The middle divider panel is also hinged at opposite edges thereof with glue flaps 883 . 887 and 889 connected.

A second middle wall surface 886a is along the fold line 891 articulated with the wall surface 886 connected. The second middle wall surface 886a is the wall surface 786 Similarly, and therefore comparable panels are used with the same reference numerals with the addition of the letter "a". The only difference between the wall surfaces is that the gluing surface 894a in this embodiment, in contrast to the wall surface 894 not in the wall surface 886 extends, extending into the wall surface 886a extends.

The assembly of the complete carrier according to the ninth, in the 23C . 24A and 24B The blank embodiment shown in a flat, collapsed condition requires a series of sequential folding and gluing operations that can be performed in a straight-line gluing machine so that it is not necessary for the box to be rotated or inverted to complete its assembly. The adhesive locations of the blanks are characterized by the hatched areas, although it is conceivable that other blanks may be adhered to other locations if desired. The folding operation is not limited to the folding operation described below and can be changed according to specific manufacturing requirements.

Like yourself 23C can be removed, so is the blank 880 around the fold line 891 folded in a direction indicated by the arrow X, so that the wall surface 886a essentially over the wall surface 886 lies. The folded blank 880 gets to the blank 810 attached. In this embodiment, the glue flap 894a to the side wall surface 816 attached, the middle wall surface 886a gets to the handle panel 838 attached and the glue flap 883A goes to the first end panel 818 attached. Thus, the box is in a first, in 24A illustrated state of assembly. Subsequently, the handle support panel 868 folded so that these over the handle panel 852 lies, and the glue flap 812 becomes the fold line 826 in face contact relationship with the sidewall surface 816 folded and the outer wall surfaces 820 and 822 be around the fold line 832 in a surface-touching relationship with the middle wall surface 886 folded. The end wall surface 822 gets to the glue flap 812 attached and the transverse glue flap 894 gets to the sidewall 820 attached. The handle panel 852 is preferably against the opposite side of the handle support panel 868 attached and the glue flaps 887 and 889 become to the end wall surface 822 attached.

By folding and securing the panels in this manner, the two sides of the basket carrier are brought into face-to-face relationship so that the article carrier is in a complete and collapsed condition as shown in FIG 24B is shown. The box according to the ninth embodiment is commonly referred to as a "parallelogram profile" package because the leading edge is through the fold line 432 is defined and the trailing edge is defined by the diametrically opposite edge passing through the fold line 426 provided.

To erect the article carrier, the leading and trailing edges of the collapsed carrier are moved inwardly towards each other causing the end panels to be moved 822 and 818 and the side panels 816 and 820 be moved from a flat, collapsed state into a rectangular configuration that facilitates the construction of the individual cells. Thus, the transverse dividing walls become 882 . 884 . 882a . 884a from the alignment with the first and second side panels 820 respectively. 816 moved and around the fold lines 888 . 892 . 888a and 892a folded so that the transverse partition panels are in a substantially vertical relationship with respect to the handle panel 868 and the side panels 816 and 820 are located. 25 it can be seen that every part 882 . 884 ; 882a . 884a extends from each side of the central wall surface to form two rows of three cells C1, C2, C3. In use, the transverse divider panels can separate and support the items in adjacent cells.

The carton is then ready to receive articles which are preferably loaded by relative vertical movement between the articles and the carrier during a forward feed motion, by virtue of which the articles are introduced into their respective cells through the open bottom of the carrier. Alternatively, the bottles may be cached over the top of the carrier into their respective cells. Subsequently, the bottom is formed in substantially the same manner as described above, with the bottom wall surfaces 472 . 474 be connected by fastening means. Likewise, the grip bottles 446 . 460 around the handle 468 . 452 folded to further secure the handle structure H and the box. Thus, the box according to the ninth embodiment is in an erect state as shown in FIG 25 the drawings is shown.

A common feature of both the eighth and ninth embodiments relates to the handle panel structure H. In particular These are the handle panels and possibly the Griffunterstützungswandflächen in a plane. The upper edges of the handle panels are colinear, as in the 20A and 23A to minimize consumption of paperboard since adjacent blanks can be punched out of a continuous roll with their respective upper edges abutting one another.

One Another common feature is the use of a single one middle blank, which is folded along an edge to the middle and transverse panels along both sides the handle panel train. In certain circumstances, this may be the automation the erection process easier.

you recognizes that the directions used herein, such as "blanket", "bottom", "end", "side", are the corresponding ones wall surfaces not limited to such an orientation, but only to it serve, these wall surfaces of to distinguish each other. Any reference to an articulated Connection should not be construed as such necessarily refers to only a single fold line. It is rather thought that a hinged connection by a or more of the following lines can be realized without the Scope of the present invention: a score line, a fragile line or a fold line.

The The present invention and its preferred embodiments relate to one An article carrier shaped to provide sufficient strength to hold the bottle firmly, but with a degree of flexibility, so that the transferred to the handle Load absorbed by the wearer becomes. The shape of the blank limits the amount of cardboard needed to a minimum. The carrier Can be applied to an array of bottles manually or by machine become. It is conceivable that the special features of each of the above described embodiments can be exchanged, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (36)

Object carrier of the basket type with opposite side wall surfaces ( 16 . 20 ; 116 . 120 ; 216 . 220 ; 316 . 320 ; 416 . 420 ; 516 . 520 ; 616 . 620 ; 716 . 720 ; 816 . 820 ) and end panels ( 14 . 18 . 22 ; 118 . 122 ; 214 . 218a . 218b . 222 ; 314 . 318a . 318b . 322 ; 418 . 422 ; 518 . 522 ; 618 . 622 ; 714 . 718 . 722 ; 818 . 822 ), a bottom wall surface ( 72 . 74 ; 172 . 174 ; 272 . 274 ; 372 . 374 ; 472 . 474 ; 572 . 574 ; 672 . 674 ; 772 . 774 ; 872 . 874 ) hingedly attached to one or more of the side or end panels, and a handle structure ( 38 . 52 . 68 ; 138 . 152 . 168 . 171 ; 238 . 252 ; 338 . 352 ; 438 . 452 ; 538 . 552 ; 638 . 652 ; 738 . 752 . 768 ; 838 . 852 . 868 ) hingedly connected to the opposite end panels, characterized in that further comprises an internal separation structure ( 80 . 80a ; 180 . 280 . 280a ; 380 . 380a ; 480 . 580 . 580a ; 680 . 680a ; 780 ; 880 ), which is formed from a separate blank, wherein the inner separating structure has a first middle wall surface (FIG. 86 ; 186 ; 286 ; 386 ; 486 ; 586 ; 686 ; 786 ; 886 ) connected to the handle structure and at least one of the end panels, and at least one transverse partition (FIG. 82 . 84 ; 182 . 184 ; 284 ; 382 . 384 ; 482 . 484 ; 582 . 584 ; 682 . 694 ; 782 . 784 ; 882 . 884 ) punched out from and articulated to the central wall surface to form a plurality of object-receiving cells (C1, C2, C3) on one side of the handle structure. An article carrier according to claim 1, wherein a second middle wall surface ( 786a ; 886a ), which is hingedly connected to the first middle wall surface, wherein the second middle wall surface is connected to the handle structure and at least one end wall surface, and at least one transverse partition wall surface (FIG. 782a . 784a ; 882a . 884a ) punched out from and articulated to the second medial panel to form a plurality of subject-receiving cells on the other side of the handle structure. An article carrier according to claim 2, wherein the medial wall surfaces along a fold line ( 791 ) are hinged together substantially parallel to the fold lines ( 788 . 792 . 792a ) which articulates the transverse dividing panels (FIG. 782 . 784 . 782a . 784a ) connect to the middle wall surface. An article carrier according to claim 3, wherein a flap ( 795 ) from a wall surface ( 786 ) of the middle wall surfaces and along the middle wall surface fold line ( 791 ) with the other middle wall surface ( 786a ) is hinged. An article carrier according to claim 2, wherein the medial wall surfaces along a fold line ( 891 ) are hinged together, which are substantially perpendicular to the fold lines ( 888 . 892 . 888a . 892a ) is arranged, the transverse partition surfaces ( 882 . 884 . 882a . 884a ) articulated to the middle wall surface. An article carrier as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein each medial wall surface further comprises a mounting panel (Fig. 595 . 595a ; 695 . 695a ; 883 . 883A ), wherein the Befestigungswandflä chen configured and arranged to be fastened together. An article carrier according to claim 1, wherein the or each transverse partition ( 182 . 184 ; 482 . 484 ) by means of a pair ( 188 . 192 ; 488 . 492 ) is pivotably connected to a central wall surface by spaced fold lines between the opposite ends of the or each transverse divider panel so as to form a wall surface extending outwardly from both sides of the central wall surface. An article carrier as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein two transverse dividing panels (Figs. 882 . 884 ) are punched out of the first central wall surface and hinged together at the ends thereof away from the first central wall surface as soon as they pass through a side wall mounting panel (11). 894 ) are erected. An article carrier according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a handle support panel (10). 368 . 468 ) extending from an upper portion of the first middle wall surface (FIG. 386a . 486 ), wherein the handle support panel has a hand opening ( 370 . 470 ) to be aligned with the handle structure of the article carrier. An article carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the handle structure comprises first and second handle panels (Figs. 52 . 38 ; 138 . 152 ; 738 . 752 ; 852 . 838 ) and a handle support panel ( 68 ; 168 ; 768 ; 868 ) foldable with the first handle panel (Fig. 52 ; 138 ; 738 ; 852 ) to form a three-layered handle (H). An article carrier according to claim 10, further comprising a second handle support panel (10). 171 ) foldable with the first handle panel (Fig. 138 ) connected is. An article carrier according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the first ( 52 ; 138 ; 738 ; 852 ) and the second ( 38 ; 152 ; 752 ; 838 ) Handle panels lie in one plane and the upper edges of the handle panels are in line. An article carrier according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the upper edges of the or each handle support panel (10) 68 ; 168 ; 768 ; 868 ) with the handle panels ( 52 . 38 ; 138 . 152 ; 738 . 752 ; 852 . 838 ) lie in a line. An article carrier according to claim 9, wherein the handle support panel (10) 368 . 468 ) has a substantially trapezoidal shape. An article carrier as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the medial panels ( 86 . 86a ) with a hook ( 97 . 97a ) is arranged, wherein the hook is arranged, the bottom wall surface ( 72 . 74 ) to engage. A blank for forming a basket-type article carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 15, comprising a first end panel (Fig. 214 . 314 ), a first side panel ( 216 ; 316 ), a second end panel ( 218a . 218b ; 318a . 318b ), a second side panel ( 220 . 320 ) and a third end panel ( 222 . 322 ), which are hinged one after the other in turn, a bottom wall surface ( 272 . 274 ; 372 . 374 ) hingedly attached to one of the side or end panels, and a handle structure including a hand opening (FIG. 244 . 258 ; 344 . 358 ), wherein the handle structure first ( 238 . 338 ) and second ( 252 ; 352 ) Includes handle panels hinged to the second end panel (Fig. 218a . 218b ; 318a . 318b ), wherein the first handle panel ( 238 ; 338 ) is in an articulated contact relationship to form a two-ply handle (H) when the carrier is in an erected condition, characterized in that the first and second handle panels are adjacent and separated from respective first and second side panels. A blank according to claim 16, further comprising a handle support panel (16). 268 ) foldable with the first handle panel (Fig. 238 ) to form a three-ply handle (H) in an erected condition. A blank according to claim 16, further comprising a second handle support panel (16). 268a ) foldable with the second handle panel (Fig. 252 ) connected is. Blank according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the first ( 238 ; 338 ) and second ( 252 ; 352 ) Handle panels lie in one plane and the upper edges of the handle panels are in line. A blank according to claim 16, wherein the upper edges of the (or each) handle support panel (16) 268 . 268a ) in a line with the handle panels ( 238 . 252 ) lie. A blank according to any one of claims 16 to 20, wherein the handle panels ( 238 . 338 ) are adapted to mate with first and second handle panels of a next adjacent blank. A blank according to claim 21, wherein the handle panels ( 238 . 338 ) a substantially trapezoid have a shaped shape. A blank according to any one of claims 16 to 22, further comprising a wall surface (10). 212 . 224 ; 312 . 324 ), which is arranged around at least one middle wall surface (FIG. 286 . 280a ; 386 . 386a ) when the blank is erected to form a carrier. A blank according to claim 23, wherein another center support panel (Fig. 224 ; 324 ) is pivotally connected to the opposite end of the row of wall surfaces, the support panels being arranged to contact one or more sides of the middle wall surface (s) ( 286 . 280a ; 386 . 386a ) are attached. A blank as claimed in claim 23 or claim 24, wherein at least one of the support panels (Fig. 212 . 224 ; 312 . 324 ) with a hook section ( 297 . 297a ; 397 . 397a ), wherein the hook is arranged, the bottom wall surface ( 272 . 274 ; 372 . 374 ) when the blank is erected to form a carrier. Cut ( 80 . 80a ; 180 ; 280 . 280a ; 380 . 380a ; 480 ; 580 . 580a ; 680 . 680a ; 780 ; 880 ) for forming an internal partition structure which can be used in a basket-type article carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 15, including opposite end and side panels and a handle structure, characterized in that the partition structure blank has a first central wall surface (Fig. 86 ; 186 ; 286 ; 386 ; 486 ; 586 ; 686 ; 786 ; 886 ) which is adapted to be connected to the handle structure and at least one end wall surface of the basket-type carrier, and at least one transverse dividing wall surface (FIG. 82 . 84 ; 182 . 184 ; 284 ; 382 . 384 ; 482 ; 484 ; 582 . 584 ; 682 ; 782 . 784 ; 882 . 884 ) punched out of and articulated to the central wall surface to form a plurality of object-receiving cells (C1, C2, C3) on one side of the handle structure (H) when the carrier is formed from the blank. A blank according to claim 26, wherein a second medial panel (FIG. 786a ; 886a ) hinged to the first middle wall surface (FIG. 786 ; 886 ), wherein the second central wall surface is configured, with the handle structure (H) and at least one end wall surface ( 718 . 818 ) of the carrier of the basket type, as well as at least one transverse dividing wall surface ( 782a . 784a ; 882 . 884a ) punched out from and articulated to the second middle panel to form a plurality of subject-receiving cells on the other side of the handle structure (H) when the carrier is formed from the blank. Blank according to claim 27, wherein the middle wall surfaces ( 786 . 786a ) along a fold line ( 791 ) are hinged together substantially parallel to the fold lines ( 788 . 792 . 792a ) which articulates the transverse dividing panels (FIG. 782 . 784 . 782a . 784a ) with the middle wall surface ( 786 . 786a ) connect. A blank according to claim 28, wherein a flap ( 795 ) from one of the middle wall surfaces ( 786 ) and hinged to the other middle wall surface ( 786a ) along the central wall surface fold line ( 791 ) connected is. Blank according to claim 27, wherein the middle wall surfaces ( 886 . 886a ) along a fold line ( 891 ) are hinged together, which are substantially perpendicular to the fold lines ( 888 . 892 . 888a . 892a ) is arranged, the transverse partition surfaces ( 882 . 884 . 882a . 884a ) with the middle wall surface ( 886 . 886a ) articulated. A blank according to claim 30, wherein each middle wall surface ( 886 . 886a ) further comprises a mounting wall surface ( 883 . 883A ), wherein the mounting panels are configured and arranged to be secured together in an erected article carrier. A blank for forming an internal separation structure according to claim 26, wherein the or each transverse partition ( 482 . 484 ) by means of a pair of spaced fold lines ( 488 . 492 pivotable between the opposite ends of the or each transverse divider panel with a central wall surface (FIG. 486 ), so as to form a wall surface extending from both sides of the central wall surface ( 486 ) extends outwardly when the inner separation structure is formed in an upright carrier. Blank according to one of claims 26 to 32, wherein two transverse dividing panels ( 883 . 884 ) are punched out of the first central wall surface and hinged together at the ends thereof away from the first central wall surface as soon as they pass through a side wall mounting panel (11). 894 ) are erected. A blank according to any one of claims 26 to 33, further comprising a handle support panel (10). 368 . 468 ) extending from an upper portion of the first middle wall surface (FIG. 386a . 486 ), wherein the handle support panel has a hand opening ( 370 . 470 ) to be aligned with the handle structure (H) of the article carrier. An article carrier of the basket type which is adapted to accommodate a plurality of articles and which is formed from one or more box blanks ( 210 ; 310 ) according to one of claims 16 to 25 and an inner separation structure which consists of a blank ( 280 . 280a ; 380 . 380a ) is designed according to one of claims 26 to 34. Method for forming an article carrier of the basket type from a first blank ( 10 ; 210 ; 310 ; 710 ) having a first end wall surface ( 14 ; 214 ; 314 ; 714 ), a first side panel ( 16 ; 216 ; 316 ; 716 ), a second end panel ( 18 ; 218a . 218b ; 318a . 318b ; 718 ), a second side panel ( 20 ; 220 ; 320 ; 720 ) and a third end panel ( 22 ; 222 ; 322 ; 722 ), which are hinged in turn one to the other, and a handle structure ( 38 . 52 . 68 ; 238 . 268 . 252 . 268a ; 338 . 352 ; 738 . 752 . 768 ) hingedly connected to one or more of the end panels, and a second blank (Fig. 80 . 80a ; 280 . 280a ; 380 . 380a ; 780 ) for forming an internal separation structure according to any one of claims 26 to 34, the method comprising the steps of: i) disposing the second blank on the first blank in an aligned position; ii) attaching the transverse dividing panels ( 82 . 84 . 82a . 84a ; 282 . 284 . 282a . 284a ; 382 . 384 . 382a . 384a ; 782 . 784 . 782a . 784a ) to the first side panel ( 16 ; 216 ; 316 ; 716 ); iii) fixing the middle wall surface ( 86 . 86a ; 286 . 286a ; 386 . 386a ; 786 . 786a ) to a handle panel of the first blank; iv) folding the second sidewall surface ( 20 ; 220 ; 320 ; 720 ) and the second end wall surface ( 18 ; 218a . 218b ; 318a . 318b ; 718 ) in face-contacting relationship with the internal separation structure; and v) attaching the first ( 14 ; 214 ; 314 ; 714 ) and the third end wall surface ( 22 ; 222 ; 322 ; 722 ) to form a complete folded article carrier.